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THE HOT SHEETSpring 2014Cleveland Police Museum Meets the Mars TeamBy: Robert J. Cermak, TrusteeINSIDE THISISSUE1. CPD MeetsMars Team2. Best inClass3. VintageVehicleShow4. CPD GolfOuting5. GolfRegistration6. ClevelandAir Police7. K-9 End ofWatch,2013HistoricYear8. Cop Shop,Thank YouIn March of 2013, I had the opportunity to talk with a family visiting the Museum wherethe father took a special interest in our 1974 Wheelbarrow RCV Bomb Disposal Robot,affectionately known as Leroy. As the discussion with the father became more involved, Irealized that I was in way over my head. He knew so much more than I did about this kindof equipment. When I explained the history behind this very special artifact and the factthat it was no longer functional, he asked if we had made any effort to make repairs. As Idescribed our lack of funding, the fact that this type of robot was no longer in productionand further, that the manufacturer had gone out of business, I noticed a glimmer in hiseyes.As it turns out I was speaking with Michael Krasowski, a Senior Research Engineer at theNASA Glen Research Center and a member of the center’s Mobile and Remote SensingLab (MARS) team. These are the same people who created the miniature robots thatwere sent to the planet Mars. Their daily work involves outfitting modern robots for applications in space and on Earth. Mike wanted to know if he and his team members couldhelp us bring our robot back to working order.After much discussion between Mike and his superiors, an agreement was reached withMuseum President, Detective Tom Armelli. Our precious artifact was delivered to NASAand work began under an existing Space Act Agreementwith the City of Cleveland.Mike Krasowski, engineer Larry Greer, and technician Danny Spina attacked this challenge. The robot was completelydisassembled. Batteries that were totally dissolved andcomponents that were no longer functional were removedand replaced while other items were repaired.In November of 2013, we returned to NASA, met with theMARS team and other NASA representatives, and were provided with a demonstration of the restored robot. The robotwas now fully functional and capable of being controlledfrom the original control box, a wireless hand held gamecontrol box or a lap top computer. The interior of the 200volt video camera has been replaced with a solid-statecamera, “ however, that camera resides within the originalhousing so no one will be the wiser” stated Mike. Leroy has all new batteries, motor controllers (with slower speed and smooth acceleration) and electronics.As Mike described, “For all intents and purposes, from the outside Leroy looks just as hedid when he was retired.” Nancy Kilkenny of NASA said, “He might be a 1970’s robot, buttoday he is fitted with technology that allows him to be operated remotely by computer ortether, take still and video camera images, operate a vintage police shotgun and operatethe bomb gripper.”Please join us on the plaza in front of Police headquarters for the Third Annual VintagePolice Vehicle Show on June 21st and watch as the NASA MARS Team members put our“brand new” 1974 Bomb Disposal Robot through his paces with a live demonstration.

2T H E H OT S HE ETVintage Fleet Vehicle Wins Best in ClassThis 1970 Plymouth Fury 1 with a440 Super Commando enginewon Best in Class at the SummitRacing Equipment I-X PistonPowered Auto-Rama at the I-XCenter in Cleveland, which washeld March 16-19.The car, originally a WyomingState Police vehicle, was purchased at an auction by a Texascollector and then sold to acollector in New Jersey whofashioned it into an Ohio StateHighway Patrol vehicle #744. This car was eventually sold to Retired Cleveland Police Officer JamesTraynor #982 and was re-restored to the OSHP #309 in time for the 80th Anniversary of the Ohio StateHighway Patrol. The restoration was completed by the CPHS Vintage Fleet Vehicle Committeemembers with assistance from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees Association and Colonel Pride ofthe Ohio State Highway Patrol.This car is “on loan” to the Cleveland Police Museum andis part of our Vintage Fleet.The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered AutoRama is the largest indoor showcase of custom cars,trucks, antique construction equipment, motorcycles,tractors, planes, military equipment, and more of its kindin the world filling more than one million square feet ofspace with over 1,000 vehicles at the I-X Center inCleveland, Ohio.National Volunteer Week April 6-13, 2014CPHS has an original bench from the court room in the Old Central Station that is need of repair:wobbly, spindles loose (no refinishing required). We would like to put this artifact on display. If youwould like to undertake this repair project, please call the museum at (216) 623-5055.Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer. —Author Unknown

33rdAnnualAND CLEVELAND POLICE MUSEUM OPEN HOUSEJune 21, 2014Rain or Shine10 A.M.-3 P.M.FREE ADMISSION1974 WHEELBARROW RCV BOMBDISPOSAL ROBOT DEMONSTRATIONRefurbished by NASA Glenn Mobile andRemote Sensing Lab (MARS)Food and Beverage AvailableGift Bags for Children50/50 Raffle1300 Ontario StreetJustice Center Plaza216-623-5055Cleveland, OH 44113

4T H E H OT S HE ETTee Offfor theCleveland Police MuseumJuly 11th, 201411th Annual Golf Outing9 A.M. Sign In and Continental Breakfast10 A.M. Shotgun StartsFour Person ScrambleBob-O-Link Golf Course 75 Per PersonContinental BreakfastLunch, Steak Dinner, BeveragesTournament Prizes, Door PrizesRaffle, Skins GameRegistration Required216.623.5055Sponsorships AvailableRaffle Prizes NeededHole in One & Par 4 Prizes Provided byEd Tomko, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Avon Lake

Cleveland Police Historical Society’s 11th Annual Golf OutingFriday, July 11, 2013Registration/SponsorshipBob-O-Link Golf Course (Avon, OH)Shot Gun Start 10 a.m. 300.00Qty.Total 380.00 100.00 Foursome Foursome & Hole Sponsor SignHole Sponsor Sign Advertise your business/show your individual supportMajor Sponsor 500.00 Banner, Hole Sponsor sign, FoursomeMajor Sponsor ONLY* I elect not to send a foursome 300.00 Banner, Hole Sponsor signBeverage Cart Sponsor (nonalcoholic) 150.00 Hole Sponsor sign, Sign on beverage binsDinner Only 25.00 Donation (I am unable to attend but would like to help)( 20 Discount) TOTAL SIGNAGE TO READAll Sponsors and Donors receive recognition at the event and in the Hot Sheet NewsletterPlease PrintList All Golfer NTCheck # Visa Master CardAmount: Name on Card Card NumberExpiration Date Security Code SignatureCLEVELAND POLICE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 1300 Ontario Street, Cleveland, OH 44113DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JULY 5, 20145

6T H E H OT S HE ETThe Cleveland Air PoliceBy: Thomas J. Matowitz Jr., TrusteeA few years back I wrote a book about Cleveland's National AirRaces. During the course of my research, I made several newfriends. Recently, one of them contacted me with a question aboutan unusual badge. Very high quality and made of brass, it closelyresembles standard CPD badges from the 1930s. Instead ofsaying Cleveland Police, the scrolls on the badge read Cleveland AirPolice. In the center where a rank or a badge number would normally be displayed there is an emblem with wings. Finally, the rankon the badge is given as Colonel, something never found in CPDrank structure.A Plain Dealer article from April 1931 provides the background onthis extraordinary badge. Safety Director, Edwin D. Barry suggestedthe creation of a police unit detailed to provide a range of aviationrelated services. These included security during the air races heldin Cleveland during most Labor Day weekends. Newly appointedChief of Police George J. Matowitz also declared that airplaneswould provide a much more secure method of transportingprisoners compared with the then standard method of using shipsor trains.Fourteen civilian volunteers offered to take up these duties, and their number included several men with remarkable resumes. Errol H. Zistel was aSopwith Camel pilot in France in WW I. After the war he remained in themilitary until 1957. He served as commander of the Ohio Air National Guardand was buried in Lakeview Cemetery after his death in 1968. Captain E.W.“Pop” Cleveland was the chief pilot for Cleveland Pneumatic Tool, and a contestant in a number of air racing events. His later service to the CPD included taking Chief Matowitz and his sons for a flight in a Staggerwing Beech onenight during WWII so the Chief could judge for himself the effectiveness of awartime blackout.In charge of the Unit was Flight Commander Clifford W. Henderson, the skilled promoter whose public relations skills drew crowds of 100,000 people a day to the National Air Races at the height of the GreatDepression.The idea of an air police force was typical of the CPD's innovative thinking and practically unique in theUnited States at the time. Unfortunately, the grim realities of the Depression intervened with the resultthat it would be many years before the department took to the air on a regular basis.Many thinks to Joe Stamm for bringing this rare CPD artifact to our attention, and to Bob Cermak whoseresearch uncovered the remarkable story behind it.

7K-9 Jet: End Of Watch February 24th, 2014The CPHS Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers extend ourcondolences to Patrol Officer Tony Colōn and his family on thepassing of his K-9 partner Jet, a 13 ½ year old black GermanShepherd.Jet was trained in Narcotics detection and spent his days withOfficer Colōn assisting both Cleveland Police Officers, as well aspartnering agencies to take drugs off the streets.The team could also be seen at community events and safetyfairs, to promote positive police-citizen interactions.Jet served from 2002 up until his unfortunate passing this pastFebruary.Patrol Officer Tony Colōn is First Vice President of the ClevelandPolice Historical Society & Museum.2013 - A Historic Year in U.S. Law EnforcementBy: CPHS President Tom Armelli, DetectiveThe Cleveland Police Museum has been a great supporter of the National Law Enforcement Museum to bebuilt adjacent to the site of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on Judiciary Square in Washington D.C. We recently partnered with our friends at the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to sponsor aLaw Enforcement Night with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Last summer, we sponsored a night at the Indians game.These events are held nationwide in cooperation with MLB and the NBA and we are proud to ensure that theCleveland area LE community remains a partner with other major league cities in support of our National Memorial and Museum in our Nation’s Capitol.I had a conversation with Craig Floyd, the Chairman of the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, at theCav's game and I learned that 2013 was a very historic year in U.S. Law Enforcement. 33 United States LawEnforcement Officers were killed in the line of duty as the result of gun shot wounds. That is the lowest number of officers to be killed by gunfire since 1857! That is great news and I hope it is the beginning of a trend.The bad news is that each year more and more of us our being killed in car accidents.Buckle up and "Let's be careful out there"!Our Mission Statement—The Cleveland Police Historical Society exists to collect andpreserve significant police history and to use its collection and programs to interpretpolice history and to foster mutual understanding and respect between law enforcementofficers and the public.