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SPCU (St. Paul Christian
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Academy); families in crisis, Police Officers
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Also, please check out CopCare911 presented by SPU's President
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MI: Berrien County
Sheriff's Department -
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important. Please support the VPOB Law"
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security services for disaster response, including both armed and
unarmed
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tuition-free "First Responder Training Programs (FRTP)" presented by
the DOD, DHS, FLETC, OSL. Also read how to acquire government
equipment and funding. More
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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 -
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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.
- 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.
- NEW - It has
been announced that President Obama has signed a letter of
recognition, and requests for 2009 service hours are now being
fulfilled for The President's Volunteer Service
Award - 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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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.
- NEW -
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.
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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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NEW -
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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St. Clair Police Reserve
participated in the MDA "Lock-Up" on
February 7, 2007. Fifty (50) "Jail Birds"
contribute over $15,000.
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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 -
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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 Mexico -
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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
- NYPD
Officer Pete Cummings (20th Pct. Auxiliary
Coordinator) retires after 20 years of service to the City Of
New York.
- 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.
- Auxiliary
Captain Daniel Sayers of NYPD 20th is named "2002
Reserve Law Officer of the Year" Click here for
information on Award
ceremony.
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- NYPD Central Park Police Auxiliary
- Click here for more information and for links to visit their web
site.
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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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Latest from the Ohio State
Highway Patrol Auxiliary
Oklahoma - Tulsa Police Law Enforcement Driver
Training Unit in NRLO's new eTraining 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 - Read about Executive Director Timothy A.
Braaten. 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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"Reserve Law
OFFICER" "eTraining"
and Basic Education Features plus other
features of this site Message from Captain Chuck Mantkus, NRLO
Director of Training
See the
"Getting Started" Series of
articles by Captain Mantkus
NEW - NRLO has acquired permission
for sworn Reserve/Auxiliary Officers to attend
"Tuition-Free" First Responder Training Programs (FRTP)
presented by the DHS, FLETC, OSL. For more information on
upcoming locations and dates, click here.
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Advertising - Visit NRLO's free advertising
page. Are you a NRLO member (or
non-Member) who wishes to display special, Law
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
picks:
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CHAT
ROOM and Discussion Forums at "Reservecops.com"
- An online community by
and for Auxiliary and Reserve Law Enforcement Officers and
personnel. NRLO Members are urged to use this superior web
site. It's new, and it's just what you are looking for to
use as another media venue (in conjuction with
nrlo.net) "where you can say what you wish to say and share
with others" about your experiences in volunteer Law
Enforcement.
-
CHIEF Grants
is a free service from CHIEF
Supply. If you're seeking public safety funding,
CHIEF Grants can help - for FREE!
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GRANTS
- U.S. Department of Justice/COPS; CHIEF Grants
Services; JPMA NEW -
Grant Extension -
Federal Recovery Act for Local Law
Enforcement. More information on NRLO's
SOS
page (click on
"Grants")
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- ILEA - Institute for Law
Enforcement Administration, Plano, Texas
- PD
THROWS - Another great fund raising
idea(Their blankets are of the highest material and
artistic qualifty - get a free
sample).
- 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"!
-
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.
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"Ask an
Expert"
"Definition of an Expert: (2nd Edition The American
Heritage Dictionary) N.1 A person with a high
degree of skill in or knowledge of a certain subject. 2.a)
The highest grade that can be achieved in "marksmanship." 5) A
person who has achieved this grade. ADJ.- Having or
demonstrating great skill, dexterity, or knowledge as the result
of experience or training. NRLO is in touch
with such professionals through its Membership (see Guest
Editors/Authors/Educators), and they are
sharing with you, the Reserve and Auxiliary Officer. You be in
touch with NRLO about your current or latest experiences/training
in "preparedness" and in all other areas of Reserve Law
Enforcement basic training. The basics are always the
best. NRLO's "experts" are giving the Reserve and Auxiliary
Officer some straight talking, basic rules in NRLO's "eTraining"
pages. (Most pages require NRLO's free
"eTraining"
Membership.)
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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.
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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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"eTraining"
Membership - Sign up for
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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" 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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Cell Phone Usage While Driving
- Submitted by Joseph Badger, this article was
written by Officer Greg Edgcombe, Senior Accident
Reconstructionist of the Grand Rapids Police Department,
Michigan.
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Book
Reviews - Joseph E. Badger reviews and
recommends books of interest to all Law Enforcement Officers
on Accident Reconstruction. (Under
construction)
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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.
-
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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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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