MSP in NJ during Sandy Aftermath

[mjMIff]

Some of our Troopers had been sent to NJ for the week. There are some pictures on the MSP Facebook but I thought this one was cool, might not see the "fin" on a coast again


https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/21764_10151329674822216_1333970154_n.jpg


Hurricane Sandy #1 - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151323995397216.536656.114238542215&type=3


Hurricane Sandy #2 - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151326041997216.536928.114238542215&type=3


Hurricane Sandy #3 - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151329667592216.537402.114238542215&type=3


MSP Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MichiganStatePolice

 

[ast123]

What's up with the fin???

 

[mjMIff]

What's up with the fin???

They get on the side of your car and light it up so you know to pull over and stop.

 

[ast123]

Isn't that what the blue (or red) blinkies are for???

 

[mjMIff]

Isn't that what the blue (or red) blinkies are for???

Oh, I thought you meant like what is its function... The Michigan State Police is a very traditional organization, so that is why the fin is still on their cars along with the "bubble light" up top. Its old school....

 

[FireEMSPolice]

Much like the red beacon, the hood sign is a tradition.

 

[ast123]

Oh, I see...

 

[OSP959(R)]

I wish Ohio cared enough about people to send Troopers over there. I'd love to post the links to MSP's facebook on the Ohio State Patrol Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OhioStateHighwayPatrol), but I don't have a facebook account.

 

[OSP959(R)]

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Wow! I see MSP wasn't alone....


I found more on this:


New Jersey State Police - 2012 News Releases

Troopers deploying to New Jersey from multiple State Police agencies include:

Pennsylvania State Police - 105


Maryland State Police – 25


Mississippi Highway Patrol – 50


Michigan State Police – 24


Florida Highway Patrol – 25


Maine State Police – 15


Louisiana State Police – 25


Vermont State Police – 11

 

[mjMIff]

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Wow! I see MSP wasn't alone....

Wow, go PA!!!


280 reinforcement troopers deployed to aid N.J. State Police | NJ.com

 

[OSP959(R)]

I figured I would email the links to OSHP and ask them why they weren't helping. I got this:

Thank you for your e-mail to the Ohio State Highway Patrol concerning our involvement with Hurricane Sandy relief. When the request came in last week regarding our assistance, a member of our staff contacted the person listed on the request. After careful consideration, both the New Jersey Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Patrol determined that at this time our department would stand down due to the distance between our state and the shoreline. Each state affected by Hurricane Sandy had several departments within their state and neighboring states who volunteered to assist. Due to the distance to travel and the assistance they had from closer agencies, we agreed to stand down. The offer was made but not accepted last week.

Sincerely,


Michele DeGraffinreed


OSHP/Public Affairs Unit

I sent them an email back making sure they new Michigan went.


I'm proud of those agencies that did send LEO's. Especially Louisiana. That was a long haul.


To those Michigan Troopers who passed through Ohio to help out, I salute you! :hail:

 

[ryanm]

LSP has been posting pictures as well.


https://www.facebook.com/LouisianaStatePolice

 

[OSP959(R)]

Makes me wish I was still working (but with an agency that gets involved) so I could go help.

 

[jph2]

Along with the fin and the bubble, another Michigan tradition--helping others in need. MSP and dozens of other Michigan agencies sent LEOs to help after Katrina.


Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:

 

[NJMedic]

I am a paramedic in Trenton, NJ and live in Camden County. We in my town were very lucky and had minimal damage. In 2005 I deployed with a 6 man decon team from the hospital that I work with. We worked with and assisted many NJ police units along with units of the NJSP. I wish to thank all the Troopers, Fire Fighters, EMT's and paramedics who have responded to New Jersey for assistance to our state. I worked 96 hours the week of the storm including a shift with the NJ EMS TF at the Mobile Emergency Dept. in Brick, NJ. To all who have sent units or equipment thank you very much.


Mark B.

 

[Squad-6]

Proud of all my brothers from down below the Mason Dixon that went to help those obama loven idiots!

 

[Amanda]

Wow that's an awesome turnout, props to PASP, wish I was within reasonable distance to take a ride down and shoot some photos.

 

[FireEMSPolice]

OSP959®, its funny that OSHP will deploy Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration but wont deploy to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.


Their response about the distance is BS, pure and simple. This is evidenced by agencies presently in the area that drove from further distances. I look forward to their response about MSP and others going to help.

 

[mjMIff]

OSP959®, its funny that OSHP will deploy Washington DC for the Presidential Inauguration but wont deploy to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Their response about the distance is BS, pure and simple. This is evidenced by agencies presently in the area that drove from further distances. I look forward to their response about MSP and others going to help.

Aww, I wouldn't harp on your state too much. Just like some of the newer methods of mutual aid in the fire service is to call for trucks from further away, rather than utilize all your resources in one area, kind of makes sense. Leave a few back home just "in-case".


Although if EMAC pays for everything, their reasoning for not coming is a little strange. Is OH hurting for Troopers?

 

[OSP959(R)]

I went back and forth with the patrol over them not wanting to help people.


Once I was checking IS 90 EB in Lake County, and when I got to the Ashtabula County line, I saw cars a little way down the interstate in the median. Ashtabula's ODOT hadn't hit their section of the interstate yet, and I went to assist. My Sergeant ordered me back in to our post area since another post covered that area. I went back to the post and told him my car says State Trooper, not Lake County Trooper. When I saw a chance to retire I took it. I wish I would have found a way to keep my certification. Ohio doesn't have any recertification programs for LEO's after 2-years. You have to redo the whole thing.


I'd be lying if I said I wasn't envious of those MSP guys.

 

[mjMIff]

I went back and forth with the patrol over them not wanting to help people.

Once I was checking IS 90 EB in Lake County, and when I got to the Ashtabula County line, I saw cars a little way down the interstate in the median. Ashtabula's ODOT hadn't hit their section of the interstate yet, and I went to assist. My Sergeant ordered me back in to our post area since another post covered that area. I went back to the post and told him my car says State Trooper, not Lake County Trooper. When I saw a chance to retire I took it. I wish I would have found a way to keep my certification. Ohio doesn't have any recertification programs for LEO's after 2-years. You have to redo the whole thing.


I'd be lying if I said I wasn't envious of those MSP guys.

Don't know how far into retirement you are, but the MSP is always looking for Motor Carrier officers!


MSP - Motor Carrier Officer Fact Sheet


Might be my ideal retirement job lol

 

[FireEMSPolice]

Aww, I wouldn't harp on your state too much.

Like I said, OSHP will jump at the chance to go to Washington DC to assist with security for the Apologist-In-Chief but wont do something more helpful, useful and worthwhile, such as aid in a disaster.

Is OH hurting for Troopers?

They are always recruiting. Its a tough process. Hell, I cant even get a dispatcher job with OSHP and I know people with alot less experience have gotten those spots.

 

[FireEMSPolice]

I went back and forth with the patrol over them not wanting to help people.

Once I was checking IS 90 EB in Lake County, and when I got to the Ashtabula County line, I saw cars a little way down the interstate in the median. Ashtabula's ODOT hadn't hit their section of the interstate yet, and I went to assist. My Sergeant ordered me back in to our post area since another post covered that area. I went back to the post and told him my car says State Trooper, not Lake County Trooper. When I saw a chance to retire I took it. I wish I would have found a way to keep my certification. Ohio doesn't have any recertification programs for LEO's after 2-years. You have to redo the whole thing.


I'd be lying if I said I wasn't envious of those MSP guys.

How come this is the same sentiment I hear all the time from current or retired Troopers or OSHP personnel? Seems as they are more afraid of the politics and policies then anything else.

 

[OSP959(R)]

How come this is the same sentiment I hear all the time from current or retired Troopers or OSHP personnel? Seems as they are more afraid of the politics and policies then anything else.

They like what they do, like working for the people, but hate the organization they do it for because of how they treat their employees, and the public.

 

[NPS Ranger]

On another note, I drove the width of NJ a couple of times today on I-80 and the number of convoys of power company bucket trucks was mind boggling. Both east & west bound.

 

[NVFD612]

Funny that Ohio was too far. I was working in the yard yesterday and I saw a collumn of patrol vehicles coming off the intersate. I looked closer and saw the Illinois State Police "yellow" stripe.... Considering I am over 4 miles inside Indiana, I though wow... Must be something huge going on... Com,e to later find out, the State of Illinois is deploying a Mobile Field Force consisting of ISP, Springfield PD, Champaign County Sheriff, and a couple other departments to assist for a week in NJ... I just figured they were coming to get cheaper gas LoL... Glad to see them headed to assist another agancy/state. Wish my agency would do things like this...


Dennis


resQyou

 

[Jamey@NNE]

On another note, I drove the width of NJ a couple of times today on I-80 and the number of convoys of power company bucket trucks was mind boggling. Both east & west bound.

I know the company I do some work for his 2800 people up there right now...

 

[HFD eng1ine]

Massachussetts just sent troopers down as well.

 

[Light It Up]

Texas has a massive team in NY/NJ area as does Vermont CT rhode island i have seen a ton cant recall them all now

 

[kitn1mcc]

CT did not send any down seeing how we had out hands full and we are short on troopers as it is


i hope the souther boys brought there cold weather gear. they have Socal Edison out there helping and they had a hard time in the cold even the trucks did


POWERFUL HELP: Edison crews scramble for Sandy victims | Breaking News | PE.com - Press-Enterprise

 

[Bonanno]

2000 out of state LE were sworn in at the same time in Ft. Dix about a week ago. I've worked with Maryland SP almost every night with with my PD, they are a good group of guys.