Saturday, March 10, 2012
A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of March 5, 2012.
Judge Allows Release of Key Materials in DJ Henry Shooting Case A federal judge ruled on March 8 that police material from the night of—and investigation that followed—Easton native Danroy “DJ” Henry’s death in Thornwood, NY will be publicly released as the case’s federal investigation continues. Henry, a 20-year-old Pace University student, was shot and killed by Pleasantville and Mount Pleasant, NY police in the early morning hours of Oct. 17, 2010 while in his car in front of Finnegan’s Bar in the Thornwood Shopping Center. Read more by clicking here. *** Stoughton Police Chief Conquers “Yellow Brick Road” at FBI Academy As Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany wraps up his 10 week elite FBI training at the FBI National Academy in …
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The 6.1-mile grueling fitness challenge at the FBI academy, otherwise known as the “Yellow Brick Road,” is no match for Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany.
As Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany wraps up his 10 week elite FBI training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA he has accomplished yet another feat, his completion of “The Yellow Brick Road”. The final test of the fitness challenge became known as the “Yellow Brick Road” when Marines used yellow bricks to mark the trail. It is described by the FBI’s National Academy as a “6.1-mile grueling run through a hilly, wooded trail built by the Marines.” “I am finally able to say, ‘I earned a yellow brick.’ I have waited over 20 years for this,” Chief Shastany wrote on Facebook. In February, the Chief was unanimously elected as one of six Section Leaders representing the 260 law enforcement officials attending this session of the …
Sunday, February 26, 2012
A look at the top Stoughton Patch headlines from February 19 – February 25, 2012.
1. Gettysburg Address Project As a special Presidents’ Day video project, Stoughton Patch had 16 students from across the Stoughton Public Schools read what is one of, if not the most famous speeches delivered by an American President—The Gettysburg Address. Students ranging in age from first grade to 12th grade, and representing each of Stoughton’s five elementary schools, middle school and high school, took turns reading the address. Watch the video here: Stoughton Students Present The Gettysburg Address [VIDEO] *** 2. Police Chief Paul Shastany Honored at FBI Academy Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany has been unanimously elected as one of six Section Leaders representing the 260 law enforcement officials attending the 10-week …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Welcome to "About Town with Mark Snyder," a column that will keep you up to the minute with what's what, who's who and what's going on around town. If you see or hear something we could use here, let us know by sending an e-mail to pmpco@aol.com.
POLICE CHIEF GETS SPECIAL HONOR: About Town has learned that Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany has been elected as a Section Leader at The FBI National Academy at Quantico, VA. Shastany was unanimously elected as one of six Section Leaders representing the 260 law enforcement officials attending the 10-week training session. What's the odds? The Chief already stood tall as one of less than 1/2 of 1% of law enforcement officials who ever get asked to attend in the first place. Then, he's selected as one of six to represent the 260 attendees. In addition, after the six made their required presentations to all those gathered, Shastany was nearly elected Valedictorian of his class. He was edged out by one of Canada's top law enforcement …
Friday, January 6, 2012
“Good Isn’t Good Enough” – Stoughton Police Chief Paul Shastany practices what he preaches. The Chief is set to take part in a 10-week training session at the prestigious FBI National Academy.
Paul Shastany continually stresses the importance of professional development and for the next 10 weeks Stoughton’s Police Chief will have the opportunity to take part in the ultimate law enforcement training session. Chief Shastany is one of only seven law enforcement agents from New England and 250 worldwide departing on Friday for this 248th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Participation is by invitation only. As its website describes, “The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study that serves...to support, promote, and enhance the personal and professional development of law enforcement leaders by preparing them for complex, dynamic, and contemporary challenges through innovative techniques, …
Debbie Taddeo
1:20 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012
Growing up as the sister of Paul I saw the passion, and fulfillment he had for his occupation. I always knew that he would never compromise or put limitations on his carreer goals. His integrity, loyalty, compassion and approachability are qualities he takes great pride in. I am proud to call him my brother!! Congratulations Paul on your HUGE accomplishments!!! more ›