Police Heritage Museum York, Pennsylvania

Weyth L. Barley, Jr.
Police Officer
York Area Regional Police Department

Officer Barley has been with the York Area Regional Police Department for the past 7 years.

Prior to entering the civilian law enforcement field, Officer Barley served five years with the United States Air Force as a Law Enforcement specialist. Officer Barley has received a number of commendations during his career, from both his department and civic organizations. In 2001 Officer Barley recieved the "Distinguished and Dedicated Service Award" from Optimist International of Dallastown & Red Lion.

While working as a full time police officer, Officer Barley continued his education at Harrisburg Area Community College and maintained a 3.77 grade point average. He received his Associates Degree in Arts and Criminal Justice in 2001.

Officer Barley was instrumental in establishing and maintaining a bicycle patrol for the police department. The bicycle unit has been an effective tool in the detection and prevention of crime, and has enhanced public relations for the department.

Officer Barley is skilled in Computer Aided Forensic Mapping, Traffic Accident Reconstruction, and accident review and analysis. Because of Officer Barley's additional skills, he was chosen as a member of the York County Forensic Team. The forensic team investigates serious and extended crime scenes.

In February of 2001, Officer Barley was recognized by Chief of Police Larry Bailets, Sr. of the North Hopewell Township / Winterstown Borough Police Department for his assistance as the first backup officer on the scene in apprehending a machete wielding man after the man attacked and injured several people at an elementary school in Winterstown Borough. Chief Bailets noted, "He never hesitated when confronted" with this encounter.

In May of 2001 Officer Barley's expeditious response to a stabbing in progress call in Windsor Borough, culminated in the arrest of the subject who was armed with a knife. A female, her baby, and the male stabbing victim were probably saved due to his, and other officers, handling of the situation.

In September of 2001, Officer Barley responded to burglary in progress call at the Cape Horn Country Store. Officer Barley saw a subject attempting to leave the scene unnoticed in a vehicle. Chasing the vehicle into York City at high speeds, the suspect was cornered and taken into custody, and cash and a loaded revolver were recovered.

In October of 2001, Officer Barley responded to a male standing on the Leaders Heights overpass of Interstate 83. The man indicated he intended to jump. Officer Barley and other officers talked the man down, after which the subject was taken to a hospital for evaluation.

In nominating Officer Barley, Sergeant Stabley said, "He is looked up to for his skills and abilities by all officers in the department".

Nominated by: Galen K. Stabley, Sergeant, York Area Regional Police Department

Larry D. Bailets, Sr.
Police Officer
Stewartstown Police Department

Officer Bailets is assigned as School Resource Officer with the Stewartstown Police Dept.

Larry Bailets served in a number of law enforcement agencies throughout his 30+ year career. He served as a Deputy Sheriff, York County Detective, and worked for five police departments, holding ranks from Patrolman to Chief of Police at various times within the departments he worked.

Officer Bailets has a Bachelor of Science in English and Safety Education and a Masters in Education and Public Administration. In addition to his work in law enforcement, Officer Bailets worked as an educator and administrator for 15 years in several school districts. He is Past President of the Tri-County Chiefs of Police Association, and a member of the York County Constables Association.

Winterstown Borough Council honored Chief Bailets for his actions in 2001 at the Winterstown / North Hopewell Elementary School.

As Chief of Police for North Hopewell Township, Larry Bailets provided coverage for the Borough of Winterstown. The Chief would often sit in his cruiser car at the fire hall across from the North Hopewell - Winterstown Elementary School and the parents and children would wave to him as they arrived at the school. Little did the parents or their children realize the role Chief Bailets would some day play in their lives.

On the morning of February 2, 2001 around 11:30 am, a man armed with a machete entered the North Hopewell - Winterstown Elementary School, attacking two teachers and several students.

Chief Bailets was the first officer on the scene. He entered the building near where the attack occurred, and observed the suspect. Chief Bailets waited for backup officers to arrive, approached the suspect and took him into custody. Chief Bailets' immediate concern after taking the suspect into custody was securing medical aid for the victims of the attack.

Then, Chief Bailets began the process of securing the crime scene and initiating the investigation, with the assistance of officers from other responding departments, including the Pennsylvania State Police.

Officers on the scene that day said Chief Bailets displayed a great amount of composure considering the nature of the crime and the scene that greeted him when he entered the school.

Nominated by: Shawn M Packard, PFC, Stewartstown Police Department

Richard T. Drum
Trooper
Pennsylvania State Police

Trooper Drum served in the US Army attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and receiving multiple achivement awards. Trooper Drum has served 7 years with the Pennsylvania State Police, and has worked Patrol and Criminal Investigations.

Trooper Drum has received the Troop Commanders Letter of Recognition for DUI Enforcement in 1996, a Troop H Commanding Officers Letter, and a Chief's Commendation from Red Lion Borough Police Department.

A bank robbery occurred in Red Lion Borough on May 24, 2001. Trooper Drum heard the county broadcast giving a brief physical description of the suspect. Trooper Drum set up a stationary patrol on State Route 74 in Chanceford Township, the main highway that passes through Red Lion.

Trooper Drum observed a subject driving away from the scene, who was not wearing a shirt. Trooper Drum thought this odd, as the weather on this particular day was relatively cool. The driver had a mustache which fit the physical description that was broadcast.

Trooper Drum executed a vehicle stop and through his discussion with the driver, determined he was from the Philadelphia area. The driver claimed to be in the county on business, however the place he was to be visiting was not in the county. Gathering all the information he could, and having nothing else to go on, Trooper Drum permitted the driver to leave.

That evening, while watching television at his residence, Trooper Drum saw a bank surveillance photo of the suspect in the bank robbery from earlier in the day. He immediately recognized the subject he stopped earlier in the day.

Trooper Drum provided the FBI with the information he had gathered through his traffic stop. The FBI, along with state, and local police in the Philadelphia area, conducted an extensive surveillance on the subject, and were able apprehended him after his most recent, 22nd robbery. The individual subsequently confessed to each of the robberies he had committed.

The lead FBI investigator in the case advised the information provided by Trooper Drum was critical to their case. The investigator added the whole case basically was made as a result of Trooper Drum's information.

Nominated by: Rick Dressler, Sergeant, Pennsylvania State Police

Timothy M. Harvey
Sergeant
Springettsbury Township Police Department

Sergeant Harvey worked as a York County Park Ranger prior to entering into service with the Springettsbury Township Police Department. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from York College of Pennsylvania.

During his 12 years with the department, Sergeant Harvey has worked in patrol and community oriented policing. Presently, he works as a patrol sergeant, emergency management coordinator, and accreditation manager.

Sergeant Harvey has received numerous letters of commendation, Chief's Commendation, Department Award of Merit, and a letter of commendation from the US Secret Service.

Sergeant Harvey was designated as the Emergency Management Coordinator for Springettsbury Township in March of 1999 by then Governor Tom Ridge.

This is a unique assignment for a police officer and department, as typically this is assigned to a fire department and/or fire chief. Sergeant Harvey must coordinate and manage the Three Mile Island Emergency Preparedness drill, conducted every two years. The Township Emergency Operations Center, and execution of its emergency preparedness, management and mitigation plan is evaluated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Under Sergeant Harvey's direction, Springettsbury Township has never received poor or deficient ratings.

Sergeant Harvey assists our local school districts with formulation of their emergency preparedness plans, and the execution of emergency drills with the schools, administration, staff, and students. Sergeant Harvey has conducted drills with every school within the Township's jurisdiction. This has been an extremely successful endeavor, as both the school district and the police department have identified shortcomings within the plans and have taken measures to correct these.

Through Sergeant Harvey's guidance the police department has practiced various "true to life" scenarios they could potentially encounter in schools or on the school's property.

On September 11, 2001, Sergeant Harvey was working dayshift when the department received word that the World Trade Centers, Pentagon, and a rural area in western Pennsylvania had suffered terrorist attacks. Sergeant Harvey quickly realized the potential danger that lay ahead, when a fifth aircraft was reported hijacked and Three Mile Island could be a viable target.

In less than 20 minutes, Sergeant Harvey made the necessary contacts requesting EOC activation, and had the EOC manned and operational. Sergeant Harvey also began work on contingency plans to ensure the safety of the many children who would be traveling home from school on that day.

In light of the "anthrax" incidents following the September attacks, Sergeant Harvey developed a procedure to handle these types of incidents, as well as a procedure for suspicious evidence from throughout the County of York to be maintained until it could be transported for testing.

Sergeant Harvey sacrifices time with his family, spending much of his off duty time working on projects related to his Emergency Management Coordinator duties, and never requests compensation. Although fighting chronic illness, Sergeant Harvey, even when ill, has found the fortitude to carry on, when others would have called off sick.

His dedication, loyalty, and commitment to his Emergency Management duties have allowed the township to excel in this area of Public Safety. The FEMA evaluator recently commented, Springettsbury Township is a community he would feel totally comfortable residing in, due to the excellent guidance and delivery of emergency services under the direction of Sergeant Harvey.

Nominated by: David C. Eshbach, Chief, Springettsbury Township Police Department