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LOUISIANA
n A celebration was held in the
summer to highlight and honor
D. Keith Latiola’s, 214th Session,
illustrious career of 35 years
with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s
Office and to spearhead his
future endeavors.
Keith was surrounded by his wife,
Darlene, family, friends and sup-
porters. He was especially sur-
prised by two of New York City’s
finest. His NA classmate Bobby
Johnson (Retired) Detective
Sergeant and Anthony Spennic-
chia, a current NYPD Detective
assigned to the 33 Precinct in
Washington Heights traveled
from New York City to Acadia to
share in this happening.
Keith’s NA classmate, Bobby
Johnson, also had a very
noted and illustrious career.
Bobby and his career have been
featured in numerous books,
including Brave Hearts authored
by Cynthia Brown.
Bobby and Anthony presented
Keith with a prestigious award
normally given to New York
City Officers who have shown
exemplary service or honorable
retirement from law enforce-
ment. Keith is currently serving
the citizens of Acadia Parish as
their Chief Criminal Deputy.
We wish Keith all the best in the
future!
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NEW YORK/EASTERN
CANADA
n Captain Frederick J. Akshar
II , 247th Session was appointed
to the rank of Undersheriff on
June 24, 2015. Fred has served
the residents of Broome County,
New York since 2002 and has
been promoted through the
ranks since that time. Fred suc-
ceeds Alex Minor, who had 45
years of police service and was a
graduate of the 145th Session.
n The NY State/E.Canada Chap-
ter held its annual Bart Hose
Memorial Shoot hosted by the
Suffolk County NY Police De-
partment, on Friday September
18th. It was well attended and
culminated in the traditional
Chili and Steak BBQ on Rogers
Beach overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean in Westhampton.
OKLAHOMA
n Congratulations to Chief
Durward A. Cook who retired
from the Durant Police Depart-
ment after
25 years
of service.
Chief
Cook
began his
career as
a Durant
Lawman
Septem-
ber 3,
1990 and
retired on September 3, 2015.
Durward Cook is a graduate of
the 188th Session of the FBINA.
OREGON
n A new slate of Oregon Chap-
ter Officers was sworn in by
immediate past president Henry
Reimann. They included Cal
Curths, Immediate Past Presi-
dent; Dave Henslee President;
Doug Treat 1st Vice President;
and Dan Hendrickson 2nd Vice
President (see image at right).
TEXAS
n Students from the 258th Ses-
sion were recently honored (see
image at right).
UTAH
n Stephen J. Marlovits Jr., Chief
of Police, Salt Lake City Interna-
tional Airport PD, 194th Session,
retired on June 30th, 2015 after
more than 43 years in law en-
forcement. He began his career as
a Patrolman for the Tampa Police
Department in October of 1971.
He also
served as
a Deputy
Sheriff for
the Hills-
borough
County
Sheriff’s
Depart-
ment in
Florida.
After
graduating from the University
of South Florida he joined the
Tampa Airport Police Department
as a Patrol Officer, advancing
through the ranks to Lieutenant
before retiring in 2003 after 26
years of service with that agency.
Steve then served as the Chief
of Safety & Security for Roanoke
Regional Airport, Roanoke, VA for
2 ½ years before accepting the
position as the Chief of the Salt
Lake City Airport Police for the
past 9 years. He and his wife of
44 years, Kathy , have purchased
a home near the Smoky Moun-
tains outside of Knoxville, TN
and look forward to enjoying the
next phase of their lives. Their
retirement plans include a trip
to Amsterdam and a Rhine River
Cruise next spring.
Durward A. Cook
Stephen H. Mariovits, Jr.
50 lbs. of Chili is being prepared by NY/E. Canada members (L-R), John Rowan 236th Session, Chapter
Past President Bob Oswald 190th Session, FBI Agent Diego Redondo, Marty Flatley 195th Session, and
Bob Edwards 229th Session.
(L-R) Bobby Johnson, D. Keith Latiola and Anthony Spennicchia.
(L-R) Frederick J. Akshar, Alex Minr.