My name is Steve Newton and I am a retired Police Chief and former Marine/Navy member.

I retired with Parkinsons Disease and now write articles for various organizations. BIO: Christian and Father Founder of the Silver Star Families of America Board member of the National Association of Chiefs of Police Member of the Missile Defense Alliance Founder of the Law Enforcement Equipment Program Winner of Newmans Award Inducted into the Patriots Hall of Honor by USA Patriotism Recipient of Daily Points of Light Award by President HW Bush 25-year law enforcement veteran and a former Marine/Navy veteran. Served with the 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division. With the Navy, NAVACTS-UK-318 and was called back to active duty for Desert Storm. Vietnam era vet. Retired Chief of Police Received several awards from the American Police Hall of Fame: The Legion of the Purple Heart Distinguished Service Award Distinguished Honor Award Commendation Outstanding Commendation Jay Edgar Hoover Award Patriotism Award George Washington Medal Nominated as Police Officer of the year by the National American Legion. American Legion Certificate U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute Certificate Certificate from the Sons of the American Legion Awarded the Department of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award by the Secretary of Defense Gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award Member of the American Legion Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Certificate of Appreciation from Veterans of Foreign Wars Daily Points of Light Award under President Obama Resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives Resolution from the Cornerstone Church Resolution from the Governor of Missouri Received the American Patriot Award from the American Patriot Program Missouri State Representative of the U.S.S. Missouri BB-63 Former U.S. Navy Representative to Scotland Yard Military Awards: Hon Chief Master at Arms Enlisted surface warfare medal National defense service medal with star Expert rifle Expert pistol Good Conduct Sharpshooter .45 cal Cold war certificate Over Seas Service Ribbon with star Pistol team Team high score Commanders Commendation Distinguished Writer: Two Books Published “The Old Sergeant Series” Many newspaper and magazine articles Community Policing Consortium Missouri Links National Police Chiefs Magazine National Business Strategies American Police Beat America Supporting Americans Veterans Voice American Legion Magazine Military Magazine Guidon Newspaper (Ft. Leonard Wood) National Sheriffs Association The Vietnam Experience Education: Associate Degree Graduate of the FBI C-LEEDS Academy Certified Missouri Post Instructor Certified Missouri State sub Teaching Certificate

God bless you all.

Steve Newton

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