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performed.8 The weights of the drugs stated on these reports
were the officers' estimates. Paperwork would be reviewed and
signed by two supervisors. A copy of each of these reports was
required to be maintained at the Philadelphia Police Narcotics
Unit headquarters.
5 Squad Personnel
Ryan and Cattalo were partners in 5 Squad for most of their
time on the squad and had been partners in 2 Squad prior to their
being transferred to 5 Squad during 1980 and 1979, respectively.
Grove joined 5 Squad during September or October of 1982 and
became the partner of Charles Hund (Hund) when Hund was assigned
to 5 Squad later during 1982.
Giongo became a sergeant during December 1980, and at that
time, was transferred to 5 Squad to serve as supervisor. Wilson
had the rank of lieutenant and was also a supervisor. Both
Giongo and Wilson signed the investigation reports prepared by
Ryan, Cattalo, Grove, and Hund.
Giongo's job as a supervisor on 5 Squad included preparing
daily attendance reports, giving assignments, going on searches,
and signing investigation reports. Giongo never made buys,
worked with informants, or prepared warrants. On searches, he
helped to secure the area, reducing the officers' chances of
8 An analysis reflecting drug purity was not performed unless
requested.
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