On June 5, 2003, the Pasquale Deon Lodge (formerly the La Famiglia
Lodge) #2687 awarded their 1st Service to
the Community Award.
The purpose of this award was to recognize some one in law enforcement and/or Emergency Services for their service to the community over and above their job requirements. The award recognizes those who
believe in their community, works in their community,
and participates in their community
The 1st Service to the Community Award recognized Detective Baranoski not only for his work as a Middletown Township Police Detective
but for his hard work and dedication to a drug awareness program called NAÏVE, which stands for Narcotics, Alcohol,
Inhalants, and Violence Education.
Due to increasing popularity of heroin in Bucks
County, Detective Baranoski felt that there had to be a better way
to educate the general public about the dangers
of drugs. The number of criminal investigations involving subjects addicted to heroin was staggering - some abusers being identified as heroin addicts before the age of 16. In developing the NAÏVE program, other
programs were viewed such as Philadelphia's
"HEAD's UP" and Delaware's "HEROIN ALERT".
However, NAÏVE was designed specifically for adolescents, parents, and teachers in Bucks
County.
Raised in Philadelphia, Detective Baranoski attended Archbishop
Ryan High School
from which he graduated 19th in his class of 456. Detective Baranoski was sworn in as a Middletown Township Police Department in late 1985 at the age of 20. He served as President of his Police Academy Class in 1986. While
working as a patrolman for Middletown Township, Detective Baranoski earned
his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice
with honors, Magna Cum Laude.
Having served as a patrolman for 5 years,Detective Baranoski
attained the rank of Detective and remains
in this position Detective Baranoski has been instrumental
is arresting some of the largest drug dealers in Bucks County.
Although Detective Baranoski dedicated
most of his career to narcotics investigations,
Detective Baranoski had been schooled in several other disciplines associated with his career such as Domestic Terrorism, Computer Crime, and Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Detective Baranoski was also a certified hostage negotiator.
As a police officer, Det. Baranoski must faced a diversity of situations
everyday, from simple retail theft to homicides.
He chose to specialize in narcotics due to the fact
that they reach a greater segment of our population and cause a very negative effect on the lived of the residents of Bucks
County.
He was the lead investigator in what was then considered the largest narcotics bust in Bucks County history in 1990 when he was instrumental in seizing over $1 million in cash from
a local drug dealer.
Det. Baranoski received an Official Commendation of Merit from Middletown
Township for his efforts. In his career, Det. Baranoski has received
to date numerous Commendations and Letters
of Merit as well as awards.
Congressman James Greenwood (R-Bucks
County, PA) called upon Detective Baranoski for expertise concerning several matters involving child pornography and Internet pornography.
Detective Baranoski is a resident
of Middletown Township, Bucks County where he resides with his wife and two lovely daughters.
Since the inception
of the program, it has been presented throughout Lower Bucks
County to schools and other forums. The Pasquale Deon Lodge (formerly
the La Famiglia Lodge) was proud to be an initial sponsor of the NAÏVE Program.
If you would like more information on
NAÏVE please view their website at www.naiveprogram.org.
Detective Baranoski was elected as District Magistrate in 2008 and currently
serves the boroughs of Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Penndel
and Hulmeville.
