Theres an (expletive) clue to the (expletive) public, what a bunch of (expletives) you are.. A trucker from Ballston Spa, Kristofer M. Gregorek, was sentenced to 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 years in prison after his truck struck andkilled a University at Buffalo nursing professor,Ellen M. Volpe, on the Thruway in June 2017. Distracted driving hit close to home for the State Police. Seconds later, Spina yells: Mind your own god damn business. While doing this, we sometimes use things happening in the world within our artwork. Choose wisely! {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, New York State Trooper Stephen C. Barkeropened a Facebook page on his cellphone just 52 seconds before his, City mourns Buffalo firefighter Jason Arno as investigation into fatal fire launches, Buffalo firefighter makes 'ultimate sacrifice' in blaze that may have sparked backdraft, Paula's Donuts to move Clarence store that faced backlash for tax breaks to Amherst, Vandal damages 'brokenhearted' Russell Salvatore's tribute park in Lancaster, Chad Hall's departure from Buffalo Bills to Jaguars remains a bit of a mystery. We have served. Cloudy with rain and snow in the morning. No wonder state Trooper Matthew Spina hates his job, just as he told the motorist he abused with five minutes of crazed rage during a traffic stop in New Haven two weeks ago, a tirade famously. He was suspended, but was collecting about $95,000 a year in salary, according to the state Comptroller's Office, when charges were lodged against him in December 2019. Flag Commendation Bar uniform Pin Police Breast Cancer, EL13-016 Full size UAS FAA Commercial Drone Pilot Wings pin, CL6-08 Thin Gray Line U.S. Like it or not, Mitch called this one right. Barker was terminated in August 2020, the comptrollers records show. Ben Lambert was formerly a reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group, covering police and public safety in the New Haven area. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. Tro. In July, the Hartford Courant reported the unions plan to hold a vote of no confidence. The trooper hit the brakes at 81 mph, but it was too late. The trooper, Matthew Spina, pulled over the driver, Kevin A. Jette, on Monday after Jette allegedly sped past him on Interstate 95 near New Haven as Spina was pursuing another car for speeding. While not an excuse, we are sensitive to this and also referred the trooper to our employee assistance program. Our preferred mediums are metal and enamel. This article is unfortunate, the kid was definitely doing something illegal, driving erratically. Jette said he saw Spina driving erratically in traffic and flipped his middle finger at him without realizing he was a police officer. Veteran First Responder Owned Florida Company. reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq, (FCRA). Great for fundraising and non-profits.NEED CUSTOM COINS? Guy who cuts his own hair. Blame the labor negotiators who have enabled this, but the ones who can fix it are the supervisors who are now corruptly approving the overtime (expecting it themselves when they retire), and blame the top managers in the public service agencies, the comptroller, and the fovernor who do not stop it administratively and thereby are complicit in the loss of faith in government. Weve been made aware of a profane challenge coin that has the image of Connecticut State Police badge, Brian Foley, an aide to Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commissioner James Rovella, said. Our creations are not approved, endorsed, sponsored, nor authorized by, or associated with any agency, department of government entity. CUSTOM COINS & PINSYes! Stephen C. Barker, a 33-year-old state police officer fromKenmore, who had been a trooper for five years, suffered a head injury when the police cruiser plowed into the minivan. Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping. We often use pop culture elements to create a parody or a satire by putting those elements into a different perspective. In the video, posted on YouTube Monday, Trooper Matthew Spina is seen cursing at a man who allegedly was speeding on the span also known as the "Q" bridge in New Haven. He is working full time as a St Polce Trpr Frst Class. It's true, our stuff is diverse; sometimes serious, sometimes a total joke. Many times, our artwork runs a close parallel to journalism, political cartoons, parody and satirical mediums as well. 0. Spina searches a bag inside the car before allowing Jette to leave. At one point during the incident, Spina says: Why am I speeding? State payroll records show Spina has nearly doubled his salary in recent years with overtime pay. All were injured to some degree. Grow up. 'Sit the down.' Commemorative coin capturing trooper's profanity In the video, posted on YouTube Monday, the trooper is seen cursing at a man who was allegedly speeding on the span also know as the Q bridge in New Haven. We hold our Troopers to high standards and the behavior displayed in the video is not reflective of the values of Commissioner Rovella or my administration, Mellekas said in the release. The coin does not represent the values and philosophies of Commissioner Rovella and Colonel Mellekas, Foley said. Freedom is forged in acceptance, empathy, understanding and the beauty of diversified ideas and people. Ned Lamont, according to a letter from the state police unions leadership. Every Sunday, receive the most in-depth, interesting, and important stories of the week, picked by editors and readers. Youre [expletive] speeding, which also was engraved on the back of the coin. Spina tells the motorist that police officers are permitted by law to disregard traffic laws during the performance of their duties. A portion of every sale is donated to non-profits who support border security, police personnel, and more. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. $15.99. 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That's the beauty of art and it's up to you to decide what they are! You had to be an (epithet) American, said Spina. The state police union also sued the state over the police accountability law signed by the governor in the wake of protests over the killing of George Floyd. He never asked me for my license, my registration, my proof of insurance or to even see my medical marijuana card. Two months after a state trooper was captured on camera in a profanity-laced tirade during a traffic stop, a commemorative coin that honors him is circulating among his fellow troopers. For Spina seems to be only middle-aged, and achieving pension entitlement by middle age through government employment and not retiring but instead taking other employment for 15 years or so has become a hallowed and lucrative tradition in Connecticut. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. He called the circumstances that led to the crash pretty bad and said Erie County prosecutors would have done more to keep the reckless endangerment charge in play. I am willing to bet Mr. Powell wouldnt be able to cut it. I will accept your plea, Sheridan Town Justice Lydia Romer told the trooper, according to a transcript. The trooper screamed at, bullied, and threatened the motorist, searched his backpack, handcuffed him, and stomped on his possessions before uncuffing him and letting him go without arresting or ticketing him for anything, since the motorist had done nothing illegal. It turns out that in at least the last five years Spina has been working so much that his overtime earnings have nearly equaled or exceeded his base annual salary of almost $100,000. We strictly To learn more about Art Censorship visit ACLU.POLITICSWe are not politically affiliated and we don't endorse any politicians or political entities. 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We have also recently launched a resiliency program to help all our employees dealing with this pandemic, Mellekas said. Our Challenge Coin creations also serve to report on the diverse missions of various organizations, providing a commentary of what is transpiring in law enforcement, through an artistic medium, commemorating significant accomplishments and things occurring in society. Regular price $18.99 Sold out - + Add. Key Data Matthew Spina Employment History 2018 Job Title: St Polce Trpr Frst Class Department: Dept of Emrg Svc & Public Prot Bargaining Group: State Police (NP-1) Employment Type: Full-time Total Pay: $184,881 We are troopers and we will fight back when treated with disrespect, he added. Shamar Walters is a reporter for NBC News' Social Newsgathering team based in New York City. Trooper Barker failed to observe and react to slow and stop his vehicle in order to avoid the collision, Sampson wrote in a decision that affected all five passengers, each with their own legal action pending against the state. Who the [expletive] do you think you are worrying about what Im doing? he shouts. The Caravan and its passengers, meanwhile, were launched into a full 360-degree rotation and came to rest 155 feet away. We'd love to hear eyewitness Sen. Mitch McConnell got it right. THE 1ST AMENDMENT PREVENTS GOVERNMENT FROM CENSORING ART. We take a creative approach to each of our works of art. Invalid password or account does not exist. Shop our Thin Red Line Collection and represent your Fire Departent with Pride with the largest collection of Fire Department Collectible Coins and Pins available today. While media continues to portray our nations heroes as callus and racist monsters, we endeavor to shed light on Americas Front Line in an unbiased manner. Why might Spina drive himself crazy with overwork? A-009 Thin Red Line Jason Voorhees Goalie Mask Friday the 13th Firefighter Fire Department Fighter. The trooper spoke down to me and hit me with a $375 ticket.all of which I deserved. Jordan, sitting in the rearmost seat, was thrown forward at impact, along with his seat. Those elements represent just a small peripheral portion of the coins we design. The most important daily headlines from News, Sports, Business, Living, and Opinion. In the week before Christmas in 2017, Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher, who hailed from Buffalo, pulled up behind a stopped car on a two-lane overpass to the Long Island Expressway. This is a carousel. Barker, in other words, had sent or received a text every 83 seconds on average. This is even better than it looks. @UncleLouie ARTISTIC ACTIVISM: As a Veteran First Responder, I create products that are works of art. It's our right to free expression and it's important!Editorial cartoons -- also known as political cartoons -- are works of art that have been around as long as there's been political discourse and dissent. Threats of harming another The driver said Spina was right, and Spina responds: I know Im right. He then moves the driver and yells: Sit the [expletive] down. This statement is engraved near the image of the trooper. We create collectibles, artwork and items for everybody. 20% OFFUse code BackTheBadge at checkout. A Court of Claims judge has ruled that Barkers negligence caused the crash and State Police are liable for damages suffered by the minivans occupants. We endeavor to create art that adds new dimension, new perspectives and starts new conversation and sometimes even sparks a debate. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, he has worked for the Valley Advocate, MassLive and The Register Citizen. In a message sent to members on July 14, the organization, which represents around 1,040 troopers and sergeants, said it plans to mail out confidential ballots in the coming days so that. Dept of Emrg Svc & Public Prot. The states Vehicle and Traffic law exempts the drivers of emergency vehicles from certain rules of the road, and makes it more difficult to prove negligence, when they are responding to an emergency, even if they rear-end a car in front of them. Schmidt said dispositions can take into account a defendant's criminal history, and in this case Barker had no criminal past and was contributing to society as a trooper, he said. He is working full time as a St Polce Trpr Frst Class. racist or sexually-oriented language. Peter Yankowski is a breaking news reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The governors office did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. It's probably so he can participate in the part of state government's pension system that has become a racket. THEY REPRESENT INDIVIDUAL ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS BY A VETERAN FIRST RESPONDER ARTIST. The vote produced similar results of no confidence in Commissioner James C. Rovella of the Department of Emergency Services, the state agency that oversees the force, and Lt. Col. John Eckersley. The Thin Gold Line represents 911 Dispatchers and we have the largest collection of Dispatcher Collectibles available. The man allegedly showed. PayrollCT is not a consumer Ive got 14 months I cant (expletive) wait to be done, Spina said. In the U.S. they're a vibrant part of American culture and history, and no matter how controversial or what medium that are shared on, they are protected as free speech under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.Let's discuss 17 U.S. Code 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair use. He was charged on Dec. 30, 2019. States have to go bankrupt in order to legally get rid of the Golden Pension Club. a tirade famously captured on cellphone video. 30% off when you spend $150. A seasoned Connecticut Trooper, Matthew Spina, 19 years of service, deals with a driver with 7 prior arrests, some felonies, including violence and harassment. Middletown, Connecticut - Wednesday, January 29, 2019: James C. Rovella, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the former Hartford Police Chief who now heads the Connecticut State Police. Some poke fun, some express frustration; but like all art, the interpretation, feelings, or emotions evoked by the medium are all in the eye of the beholder.We are not affiliated with any Government Agency. So what does Sabres GM Kevyn Adams do this week? Spina goes on to find marijuana in the car the motorist says he has a medical license and continues to speak heatedly to the motorist throughout the stop, justifying his driving as an attempt to catch another motorist. As seen on MTV Cribs, CNN, Fox News and other TV news and news websites worldwide. The trooper was removed from working with the public and placed under investigation after a video of him berating a motorist in an expletive-laced rant on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven was posted on YouTube. This officer yelled and gave a tongue lashing to an individual who broke multiple laws. Barker was terminated in. 1st Responder Nation, a company dedicated to these types of coins, often used as tokens of appreciation, advertises the coin with Spinas name for $13.99. In a release, Col. Stavros Mellekas described Spinas behavior as disturbing and not indicative of the great work of the women and men of the Connecticut State Police and their dedication to protecting and serving during this pandemic.. The trooper suffered a traumatic brain injury and never recovered. $28.49. Even still, that police officer had no reason to do what he did. No wonder state Trooper Matthew Spina hates his job, just as he told the motorist he abused with five minutes of crazed rage during a traffic stop in New Haven two weeks ago, a tirade famously captured on cellphone video, posted on the internet, and viewed internationally.