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Coverage for Over 27 Years at the
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FREE "eTraining" Free - WMD/Terrorism Training Courses being offered by DHS /
NMT-EMRTC
These are "Train the Trainer"
courses available to all states' Reserve and full-time
Officers. The DHS funding includes airfare,
hotel, per diem, car rental, and the courses. All
course-related materials, tests, and Certificates are also
provided by New Mexico Tech AT NO
CHARGE. RESIDENT Operation-Level courses
include IRTB "Incident Response to Terrorist
Bombings" and PRSBI "Prevention and Response to
Suicide Bombings Incidents". AT YOUR
LOCATION Performance-Level courses in IRTB, PRSBI, and
ILERSBA ("Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bombing
Attacks") are offered. This training is current,
timely, and is mandated in most states' WMD training
information. NRLO Members are invited to
attend. Take a giant step in the fight against
Terrorism.
NOTE: NRLO acquired
permission for Sworn Reserve and Auxiliary Officers to
attend scheduled "tuition-free"
First Responder Training
Programs (FRTP)
presented by the DHS, FLETC, OSL. From 2005 to 2007, NRLO was
invited to and attended "Annual Technologies for
Critical Incident Preparedness Conferences and
Expositions." For information on
upcoming locations and dates, click
here. Also
read on the same page about how to access government-sponsored equipment and
funds.
NLECTC facilities across the country
help Law Enforcement and corrections agencies acquire and
redistribute Federal surplus/excess property.
Reserve/Auxiliary/Support LEO Units can now access
these programs through their Departments by contacting their
LESO (Law Enforcement Support Office) state
coordinator to acquire about and to apply for the
1033 Program and 1122
Program.
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IL: - Cook
County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph "Joe" Fiorentino was
inducted into "U.S. Martial Arts Hall of
Fame" August 1, 2009. NRLO member,
full-time Deputy Fiorentino has won many MMA/Grappling
championships and awards including "1st place Director Advance
Heavyweight Div. - 2009 NAGA Indiana Grappling Championships"
and "1st Place Director Expert Div. - 2009 NAGA Europa World
Grappling Champsionships" in Dallas (and more) . A
12-year veteran of the Cook County Sheriff's Department, he
gives freely of his time to teach self defense to his fellow
Officers and to Chicago community Schools and Boy Scout clubs.
Meet the #1
Ranked Director Division Grappler in the Nation
now. Also meet Joe's fellow Volunteer and
teacher, Sensei Duane Sharp. Check out the
tournament photos and links to learn more about this
long-time honored, extreme sport.
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NEW message from NRLO
Chaplain Michael K. Layne. This is a powerful message on reaching out to
others - People have a stories to tell and need someone
to listen. On a day off while he and his wife Donna went
out into their community for a day of just hangin' together,
Dr. Layne ministers to a 9-11 survivor and gives prayer and
anointing to his former Police partner dying of a brain
tumor.
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KS: - Shawnee County Sheriff's Department
- These Reserves follow the same
qualifications, testing, and in-service training as full-time
Officers. In 2001, Sheriff Barta initiated new standards,
and the first Reserve class to be certified by the KLETC
graduated with over 140 hours of training.
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MI: Berrien County Sheriff's Department
- Following the 13-week program, 19 Officers from 8
different Departments graduated from 2008 Reserve
Academy.
NEW
- Lieutenant Richard Mann
presented NRLO's Distinguished Service Award for 40 years of
service to the Berrien County Sheriff's Department and
Community.
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NEW - FREE
- WMD/Terrorism Training Courses being offered by
New Mexico Tech-EMRTC / DHS These
are "Train the Trainer" courses available to all states.
Courses are "Resident" and "at your location." Expenses paid by DHS.
NOTE - NRLO acquired permission
for sworn Reserve/Auxiliary Officers to attend tuition-free "First
Responder Training Programs (FRTP)" presented by the DOD, DHS,
FLETC, OSL. Also read how to acquire government equipment and
funding. More
information
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California - Southern California
Chaplains' Association (SCCA)
- Chaplain Training
Opportunities. Meet and share information with
Officer/Chaplain Steve A. Oosterhof who is a full-time Officer
with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and a volunteer
Chaplain with the Sierra Madre Police Department and the Covina
Medical Hospital.
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Colorado -
- DC
- For the complete
INDEX to DC Articles click
here
- NIJ (National
Institute of Justice) -
- The NIJ
Conferences
- Bulletproof Vest Replacement
Funds Available. Up to 50% off cost [BVP
(Bulletproof Vest Partnership) Act of 1998]. Go to their
site and request your "BVP Program Fact Sheet" on the BVP http://vests.ojp.gov.
- Department of Homeland Security's public
web site link. Also
check out Homeland Security Job Opportunities in NRLO's SOS
Bulletin Board under recruitment. "Employment
Opportunities" and "How to Apply" for positions. If you
are interested in a Law Enforcement position to protect
America's borders, a position where you will be responsible for
providing Imigration benefits and services, or in one
of many professional and administrative occupations, the
DHS very likely has a job that is perfect for you. Plus
their site provides links to the Federal Law Enforcement
Training Center (FLETC) for Federal Law Enforcement personnel
and to their official job web site. Check it
out.
- Homeland Security
Report - by Anthony M.
Davis, CMAS. Get the latest terrorism updates (and
Terrorism Calendar), FREE resources, training and
equipment notices, and much more in Davis' monthly
report. Davis is the Best Selling Author of "Terrorism
and the Maritime Transportation System." This report is a must for all
LEOs.
- OJJDP
(The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention) announces the availability
of News at a Glance. While on their site, be
sure to subscribe to OJJDP's News at a Glance and
browse through past issues.
- The President's Volunteer Service
Award - It has been announced that
President Obama has signed a letter of recognition, and requests
for 2009 service hours are now being fulfilled.
In January, 2003, President Bush formed (by
Executive Order) a new President's Council on Service
and Civic Participation as an initiative to honor America's
Volunteers and to encourage Americans to get involved.
Recipients are eligible to receive the award once every 12
months. NRLO is
an official "Certifying Organization" for this Award.
Click here for more information.
To view an individual Law
Enforcement Department in Washington participating as a
"Certifying Organization" in this program,
please click here. To see a recent, NRLO Member, Award
recipient article, please
click here.
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Public Safety Officer Medal of
Valor - The "Attorney
General" calls annually for nominations for the Highest Public
Safety Officer Award - the Medal of
Valor. Did you get your nominations in for this
year? See the definition of Public Safety Officer and go to
their web site to see who has been selected to be
that Officer for past years. Volunteer Law
Enforcement Officers are eligible to receive the Medal.
Get in your nomination for the next selection
process.
- Volunteers in Police Service
(VIPS)
program is an effort developed by the U.S. Department of Justice
in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of
Police (IACP). This program was created to support
President Bush's USA Freedom Corps initiative. Agencies are
turning to civilian volunteers to enable Police Officers to be
on the front lines, working to make communities safer. Check out
their web site to see what your government thinks
of "ULTIMATE VOLUNTEERS." Click
here for more information and link to VIPS home page
plus links to the DOJ/OJP and IAGC and
Citizen Corps web sites.
- Need Training? Need Equipment? Need a
Grant? See information on Government Funding and
Equipment. NRLO has recently acquired
permission for sworn Reserve/Auxiliary Officers to attend
Tuition-Free First Responder Training Programs
(FRTP) presented by the DHS, FLETC, OSL. Also
see information on COPS. The Department of Justice
Announces Millions in Grants to Add Officers to
America's Streets. COPS gives definitions and procedures and
training for securing grants. Most Reserve Units
meet the criteria for obtaining grants.
More
information. (also refer to the Advertising page for "CHIEF" and
"JPMA")
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- Florida
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- Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission -
The Reserve Program is made up of dedicated individuals who
assist the FWC. They are sworn Law Enforcement Officers who
volunteer their time and work under the supervision of FWC Law
Enforcement personnel. For more information, links to
their extraordinary web site, and to meet FWC's State Reserve
Officer Steve Cohen of Broward County (Ft. Lauderdale),
click on the link above.
- Lantana Police
Department - (2003) -
Reserve Lieutenant Alfred Garrison was the second Officer
killed in the line-of-duty. A special Memorial for
fallen Officers was constructed. For more information
on Lieutenant Garrison and to see a beautiful rendition of
the Memorial, click on the link above.
- Zephyrhills Police Department
Reserves - Officers assigned are Reserve I
(Sworn position) and Reserve II (non-Sworn position, or
Auxiliary). The Unit assists regular Officers in the
performance of Law Enforcement duties including the duties of a
uniform Patrol Officer.
- Illinois -
Cook County Sheriff's Deputy Joseph "Joe"
Fiorentino inducted into "U.S. Martial
Arts Hall of Fame." NRLO Member Joe Fiorentino is a
12-year full-time veteran of the Cook County Sheriff's
Department and is a proud Italian American. This
multi-champion, award winning MMA/Grappling fighter is Number 1 in
the US and gives back to his community through volunteering
many hundreds of hours teaching self defense to fellow LEOs and to
community schools and youth clubs. Also meet Joe's teacher
and fellow training volunteer Sensei Duane Sharp.
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Indiana -
- Delaware County
Police - Delaware County
Police Reserves are 100% volunteer and buy all equipment
including firearms. They receive no pay but have paid
security jobs available at local
businesses.
- Gary Police
Department - The Gary
Police Department, Auxiliary Division.
To see a "model" organizational chart for
"Community Oriented Police," click
here.
- Hamilton County
Sheriff's Reserve Division - Hamilton County's
Reserve Deputies have the same powers as the full-time
Deputies. They exceed the annual minimum state mandatory
training hours and are involved in all aspects of the
Department.
- New
Albany Auxiliary Police -
New Albany Auxiliary Police held to high level of
expertise. Auxiliary Officers possess same high
professional skills as full-time Officers.
- Rushville Reserve Police
Unit - The Rushville Reserve
Police are under the leadership of Chief Ron Cameron who
was reappointed January, 2008, after being recalled from
retirement. The Rushville Police Reserves have the same
Police powers as full-time Officers and face rigorous training
and evaluation. Also see the various photographs
of the presentations of NRLO Awards being presented
to Rushville Commander, Lieutenant Floyd Cameron, and to
other Rushville Reserve Police Officers including James
Walker; Mark Love; Don McElfresh; Darrin McGowan; James
Street; Gary M. Cameron; and Charles
McMichael.
- SPCU (St. Paul
Christian University) - Continuing Education for Law
Enforcement (recognized by the Indiana Law
Enforcement Academy); First Fridays of Faith -
Continuing Education for pastors and secular professionals
(soon to be available on webcast); Families in crisis,
Police Officers struggling (sustained by counseling regardless
of ability to pay). Also please see CopCare911 presented by SPCU's
President Michael K. Layne, PhD, ThD (NRLO's
Chaplain).
- Tell City Police Department Reserve
Division - The Tell City Police
Department Reserve Division has full arrest powers and
authorities within the Tell City Police
jurisdiction.
- Kansas -
Shawnee County Sheriff's Office
Reserves - The Reserve
program follows the same qualifications, testing, and
in-service training required of full-time Deputies. In 2001,
Sheriff Richard Barta initiated new standards; and the first class
was certified by the KLETC.
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Louisiana -
DeRitter Police
Reserve - "Answering the
HUE and CRY" - An Examination of the Reserve Police
Program of DeRidder, Louisiana. This extensive summary
of their "Standing Operating Procedures" is a must read. It is
written by Michael J. Kane, Ph.D., Northwestern State University,
Natchitoches. NRLO is
proud to introduce Dr. Kane.
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Massachusetts - Springfield Park
Rangers - The Springfield
Park Rangers are trained and qualified Officers with full Police
powers and provide a wide range of services including cruiser
patrol, walking beats, bike patrol, search and rescue, certified
police canine, and fire safety.
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Michigan
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- Berrien County Sheriff's Department,
Reserve Division - NRLO is proud to
introduce Reserve Captain Tim Richards and his Unit comprised of
40 Reserve Deputies. Under the leadership of Sheriff L.
Paul Bailey, these Reserve Deputies provide security for
major events, assist the Crime Prevention Unit with programs,
aid in search and rescue; and they work side-by-side with
full-time Deputies on Road Patrol, in the Jail, and in 911
Central Dispatch. The Unit also works with the Emergency
Management Unit and the Emergency Operations Center providing
valuable security during drill exercises giving them training
for emergency situations. Meet this fine
Reserve Unit now.
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Lake County Reserve Unit
(LCRU) - Established in 1963, the LCRU
serves to meet the needs of the Sheriff's Office and is
registered with the State of Michigan as a Special Deputy
Law Enforcement Agency. WANTED - Deputies for the
LCRU. See "How to Join."
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ORV Ordinance No.
24 adopted May 13, 2009, by action of the Lake
County Board of Commissioners. See verbiage
and map of Roads Open and closed to
ORV.
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NEW
- "City
Watch" Emergency Mass Dialing Database - Join this
database of cell numbers to receive notices in case of crisis
in Lake County.
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Lee A. Flemming promoted to Reserve
Captain and is titled Deputy Commander. He is
also presented with NRLO's 2008 Merit Service Award.
Click here to see photos of the promotion ceremony and of the
award presentation.
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Minnesota -
- New
Jersey - Township of West Orange Auxiliary Police
Officers receive Award for
their performance during the 9-11 disaster in New York
City. "......On September 11, 2001, as we all know, our
world changed. Our jurisdiction is located just 5 miles from
the World Trade Towers and is considered one of the best points in
New Jersey to observe New York City."
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New York
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- Important Legislation needs your
input. NYSAAP President Glenn Kearney told NRLO that the
passage of the VOPB will legalize existing Volunteer
Officers and operations as well as help recruit and retain
current members. Act today - all links and e-mail
addresses are provided to do so. More
Information.
- NYPD graduates new APOs. Newly
revamped Basic Training Program considered a great success.
Commanding Officer of the Auxiliary Police Program, Deputy
Inspector Angelo Maroulis on hand to present
Certificates.
- Body Armor and Scholarship Fund for NYPD
Volunteers: NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg
commits $3.5 million in 2008's budget for body armor.
Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly announces the creation of
commission to examine issues surrounding APOs in NYC.
"Auxiliary Police Scholarship Fund" announced by
Commissioner Kelly as a living memorial to APO Pekearo and APO
Marshalik.
- NYPD - Auxiliary Police Section - "The Largest
Volunteer Crime Prevention Program in the
U.S." In an interview, NYPD Captain Angelo
Maroulis (now Deputy Inspector) said he is justifiably
proud of the job they do and of the example they set, both in
the City and, along with other volunteers, throughout the
country. Since the publication of this article, Maroulis
was promoted to Deputy Inspector Angelo Maroulis, Commanding
Officer of the Auxiliary Police Program. Also visit the
NYPD official web site.
Patrol Borough Manhattan North holds
annual graduation ceremony
- A/Captain Hector Reyes (APS
HQ) receives Longevity Service
Award
- NYSAAP -
New
York State Association of Auxiliary Police represents members of Auxiliary, Special
& Reserve Departments in New York State. Be sure to check out the
special on-line discussion group for NY Officers.
ON-LINE Discussion Group .
Get invited to join. The
primary purpose and objective of the Association is to promote
and improve the benefits of its members, promote the
understanding and cooperation between members of the Association
and of the professional Law Enforcement agencies with whom they
interact, and promote the value of Volunteer Law Enforcement
programs to the communities they serve. President Glenn Kearney
said, "The State Association was not
formed to replace any local associations. We are here to
help them, not replace them." The NYSAAP also keeps
and eye on New
York Legislation.
- NYPD 20th Pct.
Auxiliary - "New York 20th
Precinct Community Council" honors the 20th Pct.
Auxiliary Police Officers for their contribution to the safety
of their community during the "Blackout of 2003,"
August 14. During the ceremony, a "NRLO
Auxiliary Unit Award" was also presented on
behalf of the Unit to Auxiliary Captain Daniel Sayers by 20th
Pct. Commander James Murtaugh. The Unit was nominated by NYPD
20th Pct. APO Rodney Holmes. See photos of presentations
and of attending guests and honored dignitaries including Nassau County
Auxiliary Sergeant Glenn Kearney, President of the
NYSAAP; 20th Pct. Commander James Murtaugh; Commanding Officer Patrol Borough Manhattan North,
Assistant Chief Raymond Diaz; Commander of the
Central Park Precinct, Captain Karin Azadian; 20th Pct.
Coordinator, NYPD Officer Peter Cummings; and Community Council
President Samantha Katz. Go there
now.
- Map of Manhattan Island
showing Precinct Divisions and Landmarks submitted
by NRLO Resource Officer, APO Rodney E. Homes, NYPD 20th
Pct. Auxiliary. Meet APO
Holmes.
New York - Buffalo, NY -
NRLO K-9 Unit pages :
Training Officer Stephen B. Phillips of the Buffalo, New
York, Special Police K-9 offers to help provide K-9
training information to NRLO Members and nrlo.net
readers. Officer Phillips is certifying dogs through The
American Working Dog Association. Officer Phillips
trains dogs in areas of tracking, cadaver detection, and
accelerant detection. Officer Phillips is anxious to work
with part-time Officers, Reserve Officers, and Special Deputies in
their K-9 endeavors. More Information.
North Carolina - Heroes on Patrol - Meet Phil
Talpers who is the owner of the impressive 911 Police Rolling
Memorial Car.
Ohio -
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Ohio State Highway Patrol
Auxiliary
Oklahoma - Tulsa Police Law Enforcement Driver
Training Unit in NRLO's Training section titled "Police
Driving" written by Captain
Travis Yates, Team Leader, Tulsa Police Department. NRLO is proud to Introduce Captain
Yates. Police Vehicle Inspections - Captain
Travis Yates explains why regular inspection of the vehicle is one
of the most important things that can be done to promote
Officer driving safety.
Tennessee
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- "President's Call to Service
Awards"
presented by Sheriff Enoch
George. Nominated by Reserve Sergeant John Richardson, NRLO
certified Reserve Deputy Mark King, Reserve Deputy Alvin Morrow,
and Reserve Sergeant Burt Franklin to receive this prestigeous
award from President Bush.
- NRLO Service
Awards presented to Maury County Sheriff's Reserves. NRLO
is proud to bestow these awards to these fine Officers on
behalf of the Department and Sheriff Enoch
George.
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Collegedale Police
Reserves
- The Collegedale Police Reserves are lead by
Chief of Police Dennis Cramer; Liaison Officer, Lieutenant
Hardeman; and Unit Leader, Sergeant Terry
Smith.
Texas -
TCLEOSE - has on-line
training. More information and links to TCLEOSE and to
their Training and Information Portal
United Kingdom - Portal to the UK Experience
England through the eyes of its "Special Constabulary."
Visit their web sites.
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Report by Assistant Chief Officer Rod Attewell,
Operational Support, Special Constabulary, Thames Valley
Police European Volunteer
Police.
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Virginia - Portsmouth Police Department Auxiliary
Police Unit - The
Portsmouth Auxiliary Police Unit is structured to match the
regular Police Department in all aspects. NRLO recommends that you
read about this cutting edge Auxiliary Unit and visit their
web site. Meet Captain Ron
Hyman, Auxiliary Bureau Commander (contains
interesting links). From January, 1991, to the end of
December, 2008, the Unit worked approximately 175,960
volunteer hours serving their community. They are a
great example of a self-"Certifying Organization" for the
Presidential Service Awards from President Bush. The Unit
has received the "Gold" Award five years in a
row.
Washington - Washington State Reserve Law Enforcement
Association (WSRLEA) is actively seeking new
members. More
Information.
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Enforcement-oriented equipment, services, or information? Do
you wish to be contacted for "exhibiting" your wares or give
seminars at conferences? Do you have good fund
raiser ideas? Advertise with NRLO (it's FREE). For
instance, listed below are some of NRLO's most recent
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courses (all expenses paid) and "at your location"
courses.
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Homeland Security Report - Get the
latest updates from Anthony M. Davis, CMAS. Go to his web
site and sign up for the newletter which will keep your
Department informed on Terrorism in the U.S. including the
"Terrorism Calendar," FREE resources, and much more!
Davis is the Bestselling Author of "Terrorism and the
Maritime Transportation
System."
- PowerFlare Safety Lights -
Guranteed to keep working, these unusually shaped lights can be
run over by a truck with no repercussions. A must see
for all "First Responders"!
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TROOPER TRAP Check out this seat
belt system (Captain Mantkus said of this invention: "The
Trooper Trap seat belt alrm system is absolutely
outstanding......")
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Fund
Raiser Ideas - "Needs and how to get
them" by NRLO Director of Training, Captain Chuck Mantkus,
in his "Getting Started" series in
eTraining.
- Awards
- NRLO "Award" Program - See list of FREE
Awards. Let NRLO know
about your volunteer Law Enforcement Officers deserving
recognition.
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Chaplains
Page
- Meet
NRLO's Chaplain: Michale K. Layne, Ph.D.,
Th.D., Deputy Marshall, Reserve Police Officer,
and President (and Founder of) the St. Paul
Christian University (SPCU) in St. Paul,
Indiana. Do you want or need "spiritual" advice or
consultation? Dr. Layne is here for you. Check out his
new site CopCare911.
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NEW
- See Dr. Layne's latest
messages and his programs; SPCU's
programs including Continuing Education for Law
Enforcement (recognized by Indiana Law Enforcement
Academy) Continuing Education for pastors/secular, and much
more. Check out Dr. Layne's CopCare911
program.
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NRLO's "eTraining" Membership and get access to articles
on training and on Basic Education - IT'S
FREE! Access all of NRLO's "eTraining" Basic Training
password protected pages. Check out the some of the features
currently available in the "eTraining" and "Basic
Training" pages:
- Police
Driving NRLO is proud to introduce "Law Enforcement Driver Training"
written by Captain Tavis Yates, Team Lader, Tulsa Police Law
Enforcement Driver Training Unit. Captain Yates maintains
the most extensive web site available on the topic of Law
Enforcement Driver Training (policedriving.com). Meet
Captain Yates
now.
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Police Vehicle Inspections - Captain
Travis Yates explains why regular inspection of the vehicle is
one of the most important things that can be done to promote
Officer driving safety.
-
Survival/Defensive Tactics
Series by Jon
Felperin. Felperin is an Instructor, Police
Trainer, a high ranking black belt with over 30 years
of experience, and a professional educator. This Los
Angeles native specializes in the application of Police
defensive tactics including weapons retention, disarming,
tactical ground fighting, multiple assailant defense, edged
weapons defense, and the use of impact weapons.
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COMING
SOON: Self-Defense tactics by Cook County
Sheriff's Deputy Joseph "Joe" Fiorentino - Inducted
into the "U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame" August 1,
2009, this multi champion MMA/Grappler will give NRLO
"eTraining" readers pointers in protecting themselves and
others. Read about him now. NRLO is
proud to have Joe as a Member and as a contributing
Editor.
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" The First 10 Things To Do at an Accident
Scene " - This article is written by
retired Indiana State Police Officer, Joseph E. Badger who was
with them for 20 years, the last 10 of which he was "Senior
Accident Reconstructionist." At present he is doing
private consulting, and he is internationally known as an
Accident Reconstruction consultant and author.
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In "Getting Started" NRLO
Director of Training, Captain Chuck Mantkus, aids you in
the decision of whether or not a Reserve/Auxiliary Unit is
right for your
Department.
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A list of "Advantages" is
provided. If you decide that a Reserve Unit would be
beneficial to your agency, he guides you through the
"origination" process and through the basic "operation" of
such a new Unit, including "Chain
of Command."
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Crime Scene
Basics is first in a series of
articles covering Basic Education for Reserve Law Enforcement Officers.
Director Mantkus gives an insightful look at crime scene
basics including particulars in the sighting of, the gathering
of, and the handling of
"evidence."
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"Chain of
Custody" for evidence is the second in
a series of articles covering Basic
Education for Reserve Law Enforcement
Officers. In this article, Director Mantkus guides
you through the "do's and don't's" of the "evidence
collection process" from acquisition
to disposition.
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"Court
Security" by Captain Chuck Mantkus, NRLO
Director of Training. Captain Mantkus takes you through
the steps on "transporting," "entering," "searches,"
"contacts," "Judge's preferences," and more. There are three words to describe the bottom
line of this article, and they
are: "Observe," "Observe," and
"Observe"!
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And much
more.
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Traffic
Stops - "Traffic stops is one of, if not the
most dangerous, duties that Police Officers have, along with
calls on domestic
disturbances."
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- "Patrol
Notes" written by George H. Bercaw, M.A., ABDA,
featuring his Street Assessments series "Dealing
with Emotionally Disturbed Persons in Crisis
Situations". This important series includes a short
quiz at the conclusion of the article.
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K-9 - "thedogguy.net K-9
Units" written by Stephen B. Phillips who
certifies dogs through The American Working Dog Association /
K-9 Training Officer, Buffalo Special Police, Buffalo, New
York. The Association is looking for a few good "Reserves
/ Auxiliaries/ Volunteers". Let Officer Phillips fill you in on how to
begin. Plus, visit his great web
site!
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Guest Editors/Training
Authors
- This page reads like a
"Who's Who" in today's Reserve Law Enforcement. Guest
Editors and Training Authors for nrlo.net are listed for
articles published in "Reserve Law OFFICER" and in NRLO's
"eTraining" portions of the web site. If you have any
questions for these professionals, please contact
NRLO.
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Message from Captain Chuck
Mantkus, NRLO Director of Training. "Court Security" - In Atlanta,
Georgia, a subject being brought before a Judge grabbed a Deputy's
weapon and shot and killed the Judge, a court reporter, and
seriously wounded the Deputy and killed another Deputy during his
escape. Captain Mantkus reiterates once again a few items of
training in courtroom security (the entire "eTraining" basic
training article on "Court Security" can be found in
"eTraining" password protected pages - membership is
free!)
- "What would you do without
Reserves/Auxiliaries?" For those of you in
doubt of ever having a Reserve/Auxiliary division, this should
give you the spark to delve further into the possibilites.
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Director Mantkus'
messages include his favorite government links to
"Terrorisim - First Response" information - GET
INFORMED. See past message archive
showing messages such as "To Protect and Serve" by
less force and more Community Policing,"
"Holiday Message" with a few suggestons to keep
you alert and safe," and "Time for a Review" - Is
your trainging syllabus up-to-date? Also see "A Call
to Trainers."
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Patches NRLO's on-line patch collection. Do you
collect patches? Also refer to NRLO's "Patch
Collectors" page in
the Patches section of
nrlo.net.
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State
Training Authorities Commissions/Councils on Law Enforcement
Standards & Training by state.
State Reserve/Auxiliary Associations will soon be
listed on these same pages. NRLO supports state
Reserve/Auxiliary associations, so should
you. (Example: New York -
interactive state association
page on
nrlo.net) Some Training Academies and select Law
Enforcement Agencies are also listed. If your state is
not listed, please check back or contact NRLO to send you the
appropriate links for your state's
authority.
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Welcome RLOAA
Members -
As of November 10, 2002, "Reserve Law Officers Association
of America" ceased operations, and all active members
have been transferred to NRLO. NRLO is proud to have RLOAA's
National Director, Otto Vehle, as a NRLO Consultant and
Guest Editor.
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