July 20, 2009 (San Dimas, CA) American Heroes Press announced that the co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) will be a guest on the internet-based radio program Boris Poker Radio.
Date: July 24, 2009
Time: 7:30 PM Pacific
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Boris-Poker-Radio/2009/07/25/Boris-Poker-Radio-6
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Boris Poker Radio covers the poker world from the casual and low limit perspective. Reoccurring segments with our message board's very own on-line multi-table tournament pro help those new to the game in making the right decisions as they learn the game.
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Leadership and the Odd Mind
July 20, 2009 (San Dimas, CA) American Heroes Press announced that the co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) will be a guest on the internet-based radio program The Odd Mind with host Lesa Trapp on September 3, 2009.
Date: September 3, 2009
Time: 9PM Central
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheOddMind
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Odd Mind Show is the voice of the independent author/artist. The host, Lesa Trapp, is also the publisher of The Odd Mind magazine. In an interview of Trapp by Yvonne Mason, Trapp said of the Odd Mind magazine, “"I want a magazine which not only highlights unknown authors and artists, I also want one which can be purchased and taken into a store to use as a guide to by books." Lesa Trapp went onto explain, “These authors have to rely one their own promoting and their own resources to get their work out there to the readers. Many have spent years trying to not only get published but about as many years getting known.” Summed up, the radio program and the magazine put the extraordinary talents of relatively unknown authors and artists into the minds of new audiences.
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Date: September 3, 2009
Time: 9PM Central
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TheOddMind
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Odd Mind Show is the voice of the independent author/artist. The host, Lesa Trapp, is also the publisher of The Odd Mind magazine. In an interview of Trapp by Yvonne Mason, Trapp said of the Odd Mind magazine, “"I want a magazine which not only highlights unknown authors and artists, I also want one which can be purchased and taken into a store to use as a guide to by books." Lesa Trapp went onto explain, “These authors have to rely one their own promoting and their own resources to get their work out there to the readers. Many have spent years trying to not only get published but about as many years getting known.” Summed up, the radio program and the magazine put the extraordinary talents of relatively unknown authors and artists into the minds of new audiences.
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Unstoppable Leadership
July 14, 2009 (San Dimas, CA) American Heroes Press announced that the co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) will be a guest on Mission Unstoppable hosted by Frankie Picasso on
August 25, 2009 at 5PM PACIFIC.
Date: August 25, 2009
Time: 5PM Pacific
Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/missionunstoppable
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Mission Unstoppable a mindset. It is an innate knowing that you can do whatever it is that you want to Do, and be whoever it is you want to Be! Mission Unstoppable is your new mantra. It is a way of life. It is a choice that you make on the inside that results in fruitful results on the outside. Mission Unstoppable is your call for action! Some folks find it on their own; others acquire it as they go along. Anyone can learn it. According to the host, Frankie Picasso, “That’s why I am here. I am Guerrilla Coach Frankie Picasso, aka The Unstoppable Coach. Join me and my Unstoppable Guests Tuesdays at 8 pm Est. and be inspired to live life large, live life by design, live life on a Mission, Mission Unstoppable!”
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
August 25, 2009 at 5PM PACIFIC.
Date: August 25, 2009
Time: 5PM Pacific
Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/missionunstoppable
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Mission Unstoppable a mindset. It is an innate knowing that you can do whatever it is that you want to Do, and be whoever it is you want to Be! Mission Unstoppable is your new mantra. It is a way of life. It is a choice that you make on the inside that results in fruitful results on the outside. Mission Unstoppable is your call for action! Some folks find it on their own; others acquire it as they go along. Anyone can learn it. According to the host, Frankie Picasso, “That’s why I am here. I am Guerrilla Coach Frankie Picasso, aka The Unstoppable Coach. Join me and my Unstoppable Guests Tuesdays at 8 pm Est. and be inspired to live life large, live life by design, live life on a Mission, Mission Unstoppable!”
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Monday, July 13, 2009
Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style
The co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) will be a guest on At Home Biz Radio.
Date: July 20, 2009
Time: 10AM Pacific Time
Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jeane/2009/07/20/Leadership-Texas-Holdem-Style
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Being the owner of your own business whether it's home based or out of the home can be quite challenging; especially with marketing and advertising being costly to reach a vast majority of people. That's where At Home Biz Radio comes in, we would like to help you get the word out about your business or venture. For more information visit: At Home Biz Radio.
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Date: July 20, 2009
Time: 10AM Pacific Time
Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Jeane/2009/07/20/Leadership-Texas-Holdem-Style
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Being the owner of your own business whether it's home based or out of the home can be quite challenging; especially with marketing and advertising being costly to reach a vast majority of people. That's where At Home Biz Radio comes in, we would like to help you get the word out about your business or venture. For more information visit: At Home Biz Radio.
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style
The co-author of Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style, Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) will be a guest on Ramble & Rumble with Rabbi; hosted by Rabbi DF Eukel.
Date: July 15, 2009
Time: 7AM Central Standard Time
Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RabbiEukel
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Ramble & Rumble with Rabbi hosted by Rabbi DF Eukel, is a M-F ninety-minute broadcast at 6AM CST. Our community conversations change with each broadcast day, distinctive segments. Come-on, get your coffee, courage and call-in or chat! We have had over 150 broadcasts since our beginning show Nov 22, 2008. Still going and growing! Want to "Ask the Rabbi"?
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Date: July 15, 2009
Time: 7AM Central Standard Time
Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RabbiEukel
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Ramble & Rumble with Rabbi hosted by Rabbi DF Eukel, is a M-F ninety-minute broadcast at 6AM CST. Our community conversations change with each broadcast day, distinctive segments. Come-on, get your coffee, courage and call-in or chat! We have had over 150 broadcasts since our beginning show Nov 22, 2008. Still going and growing! Want to "Ask the Rabbi"?
ABOUT RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. He has completed his doctoral studies in business research. Raymond is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.
Raymond has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and is currently a faculty advisor and chair of the Criminal Justice Program at the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.
His first book, Police Technology is used in over 100 colleges and universities nationwide. He latest book, Leadership: Texas Hold ‘em Style has been adopted by several universities for course work in leadership; by several civil service organizations and required reading for promotion; and, has been well received in the wider market.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, "You're dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success."
More than a book: A fun and entertaining journey through leadership that includes an interactive website to supplement knowledge gained from the book.
Proven and Tested: Not an academic approach to leadership, but rather a road-tested guide that has been developed through 50-years of author experience.
High Impact: Through the use of perspective, reflection, and knowledge, provides information that turns leadership potential into leadership practice.
Ease of Application: Theory is reinforced with real-life experience, which results in accessible and practical tools leaders can put to use immediately.
High Road Approach: Personal character and ethical beliefs are woven into each leadership approach, so leaders do the right thing for the right reasons.
Uses Game of Poker: Rather than a dry approach that is all fact and no flavor, the game of poker is used as a lens through which to view leadership concepts.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret)
909.599.7530
raymond@hitechcj.com
www.police-writers.com
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Public Safety Technology in the News
Defendants Have Right to Confront Analysts of Forensics, Court Rules
Washington Post, (06/26/2009), Robert Barnes
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could mean dramatic changes for the way criminal trials are conducted. The court ruled in June that criminal defendants have the right at trial to question lab analysts and others who prepare forensic reports. The court majority said the records are not objective documents but a form of testimony against the defendant, and those that prepare them are subject to cross-examination. Dissenting judges said the decision “disregards a century of jurisprudence” and threatens the orderly pursuit of justice. The case involved a Massachusetts man who was denied the opportunity to question a crime lab analyst whose report identified as cocaine the substance police said he possessed. Defense lawyers lauded the ruling; prosecutors say it will make their jobs more difficult.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/25/AR2009062504068.html?hpid=sec-nation
Texting While Driving in Va. About to Carry a Fine
Washington Examiner,( 06/28/2009), Maria Schmitt
Virginia is the latest jurisdiction to prohibit text messaging while driving. The law, which went into effect July 1, carries a $20 fine. However, it is a secondary offense, which means police can’t pull drivers over for texting. Police can fine drivers for texting if the driver is pulled over for another offense and happens to be texting as well. Eleven states and the District of Columbia have similar laws on the books.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Texting-while-driving-in-Va-about-to-carry-a-fine-49391432.html
Twin Cities Cops Add Cell Phone Alerts to Arsenal
Star Tribune, (07/01/2009), David Chanen
Police in the twin cities have joined more than 1,000 other law enforcement agencies using a service that provides information to citizens via cell phones, the Web and e-mail. Citizens who sign on can receive traffic updates, crime alerts or other information police want to make public. In addition to Minneapolis and St. Paul, cities using Nixle include Baltimore, Los Angeles and Chicago.
www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/49648267.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUncacyi8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
Law Enforcement to Use $254K in Stimulus Funds on New Communication System
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, (07/01/2009)
Two Colorado law enforcement agencies are using economic stimulus money to purchase a new computer-aided dispatch and records management system. The Grand Junction Police and Mesa County Sheriff’s Department will split the $254,568 received as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grant is part of $3.9 billion in stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Justice.
www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/news/stories/2009/07/01/070209_2A_City_County_ARRA.html
New Prisons, Shorter Sentences Recommended to Reduce Corrections System Overcrowding
Charleston Gazette, (07/01/2009), Phil Kabler
Expanding community corrections and building a new medium-security prison are among a panel’s recommendations for reducing overcrowding in West Virginia’s prisons. The Governor’s Commission on Prison Overcrowding focuses on three broad strategies to trim the prison population: alternative sentencing for low-risk felons with emphasis on community corrections options, shortening lengths of sentences with emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and providing additional inmate housing. The state Division of Corrections currently has more than 6,300 inmates, about 1,300 of which are housed in regional jails because state facilities are at capacity. The panel’s report notes that the state inmate population will exceed 6,500 in 2012 and 10,300 in 2017.
wvgazette.com/News/politics/200907010689
New York Police Expand Dirty Bomb Security
Reuters, (07/01/2009)
A program to help detect radiation from dirty bombs is being expanded to the New York suburbs. Thousands of law enforcement officers in areas within 50 miles of New York City, including state police and sheriffs’ departments in New Jersey and Connecticut, will have access to radiation detectors for dirty bombs and nuclear devices. The detectors include cell-phone-sized devices that officers wear on their belts. The belt devices buzz when they detect radiation. The program expansion is being funded through the federal Securing the Cities program. A dirty bomb combines conventional explosives such as dynamite with radioactive material.
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN019806820090701
Maryland State Police Overhauls Its Vehicle Citation Process
Government Technology,(06/29/2009), Elaine Rundle
The Maryland State Police are streamlining the issuing of speeding tickets and other citations. With the implementation of the electronic traffic information exchange (E-TIX) program, officers can scan a driver’s license bar code on a squad car laptop to fill in electronic citation forms. The officer selects the violations and prints the ticket, then gives it to the motorist. The process reduces the time it takes police to complete a ticket or warning. E-TIX was developed by Maryland State Police Cpl. Chris Corea. The program is available to all Maryland police departments for free, but departments must provide the equipment including a bar code scanner, printer and laptop with a Wi-Fi connection. Corea said it cost between $300,000 to $400,000 to provide state police vehicles with the equipment, much of which was covered by state transportation grants.
www.govtech.com/gt/articles/698189
Conn. Using $600K for Internet Crime
Associated Press, (07/06/2009)
Connecticut is using $600,000 in federal stimulus money to crack down on people who use the Internet to victimize children. Most of the money is for the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which comprises state troopers, local officers and civilians. The money will be used to optimize state and local efforts through expanded training, forensic analysis, community awareness programs and upgraded technology.
www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-children-internetjul06,0,468421.story
Now, You Can Friend the Grundy Sheriff
The Herald News, (07/06/2009), Jeanne Millsap
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department has joined a growing list of law enforcement departments using social networking sites to combat crime and provide information to citizens. The Illinois jurisdiction has set up accounts with Facebook and Twitter to ensure they reach people who may not read a newspaper or listen to the radio. The department could use Twitter to send alerts to citizens’ wireless phones about dangerous weather conditions, power outages or traffic accidents. Visitors to Facebook can view messages or photos posted by the department, such as videos or still photos of suspects.
www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1653294,4_1_JO06_TWITTER_S1-090706.article
KC Red-Light Cameras Prove Too Successfu
Columbia Daily Tribune/Associated Press, (07/02/2009)
Red-light cameras are increasing the need for officers in Kansas City. In the program’s first three months, the police department issued 6,900 tickets to motorists. The tickets carry a $100 fine. But because so many motorists are running red lights, officers need to monitor computer screens all day to make sure the tickets are legitimate. So the department must hire four more officers or come up with funding for overtime. Each camera would have to catch 45 red-light runners per month to break even. There are currently 20 cameras, and 10 more are to be added in July.
www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/jul/02/kc-red-light-cameras-prove-too-successful/
Washington Post, (06/26/2009), Robert Barnes
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could mean dramatic changes for the way criminal trials are conducted. The court ruled in June that criminal defendants have the right at trial to question lab analysts and others who prepare forensic reports. The court majority said the records are not objective documents but a form of testimony against the defendant, and those that prepare them are subject to cross-examination. Dissenting judges said the decision “disregards a century of jurisprudence” and threatens the orderly pursuit of justice. The case involved a Massachusetts man who was denied the opportunity to question a crime lab analyst whose report identified as cocaine the substance police said he possessed. Defense lawyers lauded the ruling; prosecutors say it will make their jobs more difficult.
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/06/25/AR2009062504068.html?hpid=sec-nation
Texting While Driving in Va. About to Carry a Fine
Washington Examiner,( 06/28/2009), Maria Schmitt
Virginia is the latest jurisdiction to prohibit text messaging while driving. The law, which went into effect July 1, carries a $20 fine. However, it is a secondary offense, which means police can’t pull drivers over for texting. Police can fine drivers for texting if the driver is pulled over for another offense and happens to be texting as well. Eleven states and the District of Columbia have similar laws on the books.
www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Texting-while-driving-in-Va-about-to-carry-a-fine-49391432.html
Twin Cities Cops Add Cell Phone Alerts to Arsenal
Star Tribune, (07/01/2009), David Chanen
Police in the twin cities have joined more than 1,000 other law enforcement agencies using a service that provides information to citizens via cell phones, the Web and e-mail. Citizens who sign on can receive traffic updates, crime alerts or other information police want to make public. In addition to Minneapolis and St. Paul, cities using Nixle include Baltimore, Los Angeles and Chicago.
www.startribune.com/local/stpaul/49648267.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUncacyi8cyaiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU
Law Enforcement to Use $254K in Stimulus Funds on New Communication System
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, (07/01/2009)
Two Colorado law enforcement agencies are using economic stimulus money to purchase a new computer-aided dispatch and records management system. The Grand Junction Police and Mesa County Sheriff’s Department will split the $254,568 received as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grant is part of $3.9 billion in stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Justice.
www.gjsentinel.com/hp/content/news/stories/2009/07/01/070209_2A_City_County_ARRA.html
New Prisons, Shorter Sentences Recommended to Reduce Corrections System Overcrowding
Charleston Gazette, (07/01/2009), Phil Kabler
Expanding community corrections and building a new medium-security prison are among a panel’s recommendations for reducing overcrowding in West Virginia’s prisons. The Governor’s Commission on Prison Overcrowding focuses on three broad strategies to trim the prison population: alternative sentencing for low-risk felons with emphasis on community corrections options, shortening lengths of sentences with emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment, and providing additional inmate housing. The state Division of Corrections currently has more than 6,300 inmates, about 1,300 of which are housed in regional jails because state facilities are at capacity. The panel’s report notes that the state inmate population will exceed 6,500 in 2012 and 10,300 in 2017.
wvgazette.com/News/politics/200907010689
New York Police Expand Dirty Bomb Security
Reuters, (07/01/2009)
A program to help detect radiation from dirty bombs is being expanded to the New York suburbs. Thousands of law enforcement officers in areas within 50 miles of New York City, including state police and sheriffs’ departments in New Jersey and Connecticut, will have access to radiation detectors for dirty bombs and nuclear devices. The detectors include cell-phone-sized devices that officers wear on their belts. The belt devices buzz when they detect radiation. The program expansion is being funded through the federal Securing the Cities program. A dirty bomb combines conventional explosives such as dynamite with radioactive material.
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idUSN019806820090701
Maryland State Police Overhauls Its Vehicle Citation Process
Government Technology,(06/29/2009), Elaine Rundle
The Maryland State Police are streamlining the issuing of speeding tickets and other citations. With the implementation of the electronic traffic information exchange (E-TIX) program, officers can scan a driver’s license bar code on a squad car laptop to fill in electronic citation forms. The officer selects the violations and prints the ticket, then gives it to the motorist. The process reduces the time it takes police to complete a ticket or warning. E-TIX was developed by Maryland State Police Cpl. Chris Corea. The program is available to all Maryland police departments for free, but departments must provide the equipment including a bar code scanner, printer and laptop with a Wi-Fi connection. Corea said it cost between $300,000 to $400,000 to provide state police vehicles with the equipment, much of which was covered by state transportation grants.
www.govtech.com/gt/articles/698189
Conn. Using $600K for Internet Crime
Associated Press, (07/06/2009)
Connecticut is using $600,000 in federal stimulus money to crack down on people who use the Internet to victimize children. Most of the money is for the state’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which comprises state troopers, local officers and civilians. The money will be used to optimize state and local efforts through expanded training, forensic analysis, community awareness programs and upgraded technology.
www.courant.com/news/local/statewire/hc-ap-ct-children-internetjul06,0,468421.story
Now, You Can Friend the Grundy Sheriff
The Herald News, (07/06/2009), Jeanne Millsap
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Department has joined a growing list of law enforcement departments using social networking sites to combat crime and provide information to citizens. The Illinois jurisdiction has set up accounts with Facebook and Twitter to ensure they reach people who may not read a newspaper or listen to the radio. The department could use Twitter to send alerts to citizens’ wireless phones about dangerous weather conditions, power outages or traffic accidents. Visitors to Facebook can view messages or photos posted by the department, such as videos or still photos of suspects.
www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1653294,4_1_JO06_TWITTER_S1-090706.article
KC Red-Light Cameras Prove Too Successfu
Columbia Daily Tribune/Associated Press, (07/02/2009)
Red-light cameras are increasing the need for officers in Kansas City. In the program’s first three months, the police department issued 6,900 tickets to motorists. The tickets carry a $100 fine. But because so many motorists are running red lights, officers need to monitor computer screens all day to make sure the tickets are legitimate. So the department must hire four more officers or come up with funding for overtime. Each camera would have to catch 45 red-light runners per month to break even. There are currently 20 cameras, and 10 more are to be added in July.
www.columbiatribune.com/news/2009/jul/02/kc-red-light-cameras-prove-too-successful/
Air Force Office of Special Investigations
On August 7, 2009, Conversations with American Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion with Colonel Michael Angley, USAF (ret.), formerly of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
Program Date: August 7, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/08/08/Air-Force-Office-of-Special-Investigations
About the Guest
Colonel Michael Angley, USAF (ret.) is a retired Special Agent of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). The OSI is the Air Force equivalent of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), was modeled after the FBI, and has dual missions: felony-level criminal investigations and counterintelligence operations.
During Colonel Michael Angley’s 25-year OSI career, he has literally “seen it all.” When he was a young Special Agent in northern California he worked a number of undercover narcotics operations targeting Air Force jet mechanics that were using, selling, and distributing a variety of narcotics. Following a firm grounding in criminal investigations, to include, murder, arson, and child crime cases, Michael Angley began to specialize in counterintelligence operations. During his career he held thirteen different assignments worldwide, with most of his overseas time in the Far East and Middle East. In 1996 Michael Angley took command of all OSI units in the Middle East where he was responsible for operations in 23 countries. He established groundbreaking concepts for the conduct of counterterrorism programs that led the way to current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. When Michael Angley retired in 2007, he was the Commander of OSI Region 8, Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado. He was responsible for all OSI criminal investigations and counterintelligence operations at thirteen Air Force Space Command locations in the United States. Colonel Michael Angley is the author of Child Finder.
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is Police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Public Safety Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/08/08/Air-Force-Office-of-Special-Investigations
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Program Date: August 7, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/08/08/Air-Force-Office-of-Special-Investigations
About the Guest
Colonel Michael Angley, USAF (ret.) is a retired Special Agent of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). The OSI is the Air Force equivalent of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), was modeled after the FBI, and has dual missions: felony-level criminal investigations and counterintelligence operations.
During Colonel Michael Angley’s 25-year OSI career, he has literally “seen it all.” When he was a young Special Agent in northern California he worked a number of undercover narcotics operations targeting Air Force jet mechanics that were using, selling, and distributing a variety of narcotics. Following a firm grounding in criminal investigations, to include, murder, arson, and child crime cases, Michael Angley began to specialize in counterintelligence operations. During his career he held thirteen different assignments worldwide, with most of his overseas time in the Far East and Middle East. In 1996 Michael Angley took command of all OSI units in the Middle East where he was responsible for operations in 23 countries. He established groundbreaking concepts for the conduct of counterterrorism programs that led the way to current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. When Michael Angley retired in 2007, he was the Commander of OSI Region 8, Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colorado. He was responsible for all OSI criminal investigations and counterintelligence operations at thirteen Air Force Space Command locations in the United States. Colonel Michael Angley is the author of Child Finder.
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is Police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Public Safety Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/08/08/Air-Force-Office-of-Special-Investigations
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Geography and Public Safety bulletin
Sex Offender Residency Restrictions This issue focuses on how mapping and spatial analysis can help jurisdictions understand the effects of restrictions on where sex offenders are allowed to live. Specifically, it discusses how residency restrictions affect recidivism — whether they hamper offenders’ reentry process and make it less likely that they will get treatment and services. Articles include a discussion of whether residency restrictions are a good idea, a study of residency restrictions in Minnesota, a report on the use of GPS monitoring for sex offenders in Florida, and a description of a spatial analysis technique for tracking sex offenders piloted by California Department of Corrections data.
READ ON
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/RIC/Publications/e050919205-gps.pdf
READ ON
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/RIC/Publications/e050919205-gps.pdf
What Makes a Warrior?
Tracy E. Barnhart
I have written many training articles and trained many individuals who I hope never need the tactics and strategies that I have shown. I often wonder while pondering and reminiscing of old times hoping that I told each student everything that I knew or have shown them the details of the tactics necessary to subdue the resisting individual. However, I always return to the same thought, “what makes a warrior?” In a very real sense, corrections employees serve more time in prison than many inmates, they just serve it in eight-hour installments! The famous criminologist, James B. Jacobs noted, "A career correctional officer in effect commits himself to a life sentence in prison."
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/what_makes_warrior.html
I have written many training articles and trained many individuals who I hope never need the tactics and strategies that I have shown. I often wonder while pondering and reminiscing of old times hoping that I told each student everything that I knew or have shown them the details of the tactics necessary to subdue the resisting individual. However, I always return to the same thought, “what makes a warrior?” In a very real sense, corrections employees serve more time in prison than many inmates, they just serve it in eight-hour installments! The famous criminologist, James B. Jacobs noted, "A career correctional officer in effect commits himself to a life sentence in prison."
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/what_makes_warrior.html
Veteran Officers - Be A Mentor
Sergeant Andrew G. Hawkes
I remember looking at the “old guys” at the office when I first became a cop. They would come to work with the uniform wrinkled, an old revolver strapped to their hip that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a year, no vest with a daily agenda of how little can I do and where am I going to eat lunch. We called those guys “ROD”, or retired on duty. I told myself I would never become one of them.
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/veteran_officers_mentor.html
I remember looking at the “old guys” at the office when I first became a cop. They would come to work with the uniform wrinkled, an old revolver strapped to their hip that looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a year, no vest with a daily agenda of how little can I do and where am I going to eat lunch. We called those guys “ROD”, or retired on duty. I told myself I would never become one of them.
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/veteran_officers_mentor.html
Security Manager's Guide to Video Surveillance
John Honovich
This book is designed for the security manager who uses video surveillance/CCTV systems. You should be able to understand this book if you have used a DVR system. The book's goal is to help you make better decisions about evaluating and selecting video surveillance systems. Integrators and manufacturers should also be able to learn from this, especially to gain a better appreciation of drivers for security managers.
READ ON
www.police-technology.net/myfiles/SecurityManagerGuideVideoSurveillance.pdf
This book is designed for the security manager who uses video surveillance/CCTV systems. You should be able to understand this book if you have used a DVR system. The book's goal is to help you make better decisions about evaluating and selecting video surveillance systems. Integrators and manufacturers should also be able to learn from this, especially to gain a better appreciation of drivers for security managers.
READ ON
www.police-technology.net/myfiles/SecurityManagerGuideVideoSurveillance.pdf
Swine Flu: 21 Things Law Enforcement Needs to Know
Paul Purcell
At the time of this writing, only the potential for a pandemic has been mentioned, and summer approaches; not your “usual” cold and flu season. One school of thought is that we will see a relatively minor wave of flu cases which will diminish toward the end of the summer. However, when fall starts and schools are back in session and traditional cold and flu season begins, it’s possible we’ll see a more massive wave of infection and reach true pandemic status.
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/swine_flu_law_enforcement.html
At the time of this writing, only the potential for a pandemic has been mentioned, and summer approaches; not your “usual” cold and flu season. One school of thought is that we will see a relatively minor wave of flu cases which will diminish toward the end of the summer. However, when fall starts and schools are back in session and traditional cold and flu season begins, it’s possible we’ll see a more massive wave of infection and reach true pandemic status.
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/swine_flu_law_enforcement.html
Project Tip Line
During a critical incident, rapid collection, processing and dissemination of information is vital to the outcome of an investigation. Tip lines have become more popular in recent years as an investigative tool, and law enforcement agencies now have new advanced tip line technology at their disposal. Project TIPLINE is a free Internet-automated tip collection, management and analytic tool. The software is used to collect and analyze data and can be modified to meet an agency’s specific needs. A handbook is included that reviews standard operating procedures for tip lines, how to handle large numbers of tips and how agencies can prepare for events and incidents that might use a tip line system.
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http://www.justnet.org/TechBeat%20Files/Project_Tipline.pdf
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http://www.justnet.org/TechBeat%20Files/Project_Tipline.pdf
Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: Police Monitoring of Conversations
David M. Waksman
Article I, section 12 of the Florida Constitution provides that “The right of the people to be secure … against the unreasonable interception of private communications by any means, shall not be violated. This right shall be construed in conformity with the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution, as interpreted by the United States Supreme Court.” The facts of this case are rather simple, and probably occur on a regular basis.
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www.police-writers.com/articles/police_monitoring_conversations.html
Article I, section 12 of the Florida Constitution provides that “The right of the people to be secure … against the unreasonable interception of private communications by any means, shall not be violated. This right shall be construed in conformity with the 4th Amendment to the United States Constitution, as interpreted by the United States Supreme Court.” The facts of this case are rather simple, and probably occur on a regular basis.
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www.police-writers.com/articles/police_monitoring_conversations.html
Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement
Physical evidence has the potential to play a critical role in the overall investigation and resolution of a suspected criminal act. Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement discusses the fundamental principles of investigating a crime scene and preserving evidence that need to be practiced in order to yield reliable information. This research report is intended for use by law enforcement and other responders who have responsibilities for protecting crime scenes, preserving physical evidence, and collecting and submitting the evidence for scientific examination.
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE
www.police-writers.com/articles/crime_scene_investigation_guide.html
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE
www.police-writers.com/articles/crime_scene_investigation_guide.html
Michael Jackson and other Crime Scenes
Michael Jackson is dead, but the controversies have just begun. Among the growing issues surrounding his death are the actions of the first responders and investigators. On July 3, 2009, the Associated Press ran an article which asked several pointed questions; “Why didn’t the police seal the mansion where he had been living? Why didn’t they get immediate search warrants? Why did they tow away a doctor’s car right after the death but not declare the home a crime scene?” These questions point to serious question for all law enforcement personnel - what is a crime scene?
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www.police-writers.com/articles/definition_crime_scene.html
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www.police-writers.com/articles/definition_crime_scene.html
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Free online event: Parole Violations and Revocations
July 8, 2009
2 pm–4 pm (Eastern Time)
Online event. Registration required, and free of charge
Provisions for community supervision of offenders, including probation, parole, and revocations for violations, vary significantly across the United States. Frustrating at times, this variety provides a valuable opportunity for states to learn from the policies, failures, and the successes in other states.
California prisons release nearly 120,000 prisoners each year, and roughly two-thirds of them will be back in prison within three years—the highest return-to-prison rate in the nation. Six out of ten admissions to California prisons are returning parolees, and on any given day, parole violators make up nearly a third of the state’s prison population.
Unfortunately, scientific knowledge about parole is so limited that, despite the fact that more than a dozen reports have urged an overhaul of California’s parole practices, exactly what needs to be done remains unclear.
This online panel will discuss the results from a three-year study recently completed and supported by the National Institute of Justice that examined the ways in which decision makers respond to parole violations in California. The study represents the largest and most comprehensive study of parole violations ever conducted, and the lessons learned will be instructive to policy makers and practitioners in other states.
The discussion will be moderated by Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The panel includes:
Joan Petersilia, Ph.D. - Professor of Law, Stanford Law School, Stanford, California
Ryken Grattet, Ph.D. - Professor of Sociology, University of California, Davis
Thomas Hoffman - Director, Division of Adult Parole Operations, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Peggy Burke - Principal, Center for Effective Public Policy
Register today.
http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/spotlight.html?id=2393
2 pm–4 pm (Eastern Time)
Online event. Registration required, and free of charge
Provisions for community supervision of offenders, including probation, parole, and revocations for violations, vary significantly across the United States. Frustrating at times, this variety provides a valuable opportunity for states to learn from the policies, failures, and the successes in other states.
California prisons release nearly 120,000 prisoners each year, and roughly two-thirds of them will be back in prison within three years—the highest return-to-prison rate in the nation. Six out of ten admissions to California prisons are returning parolees, and on any given day, parole violators make up nearly a third of the state’s prison population.
Unfortunately, scientific knowledge about parole is so limited that, despite the fact that more than a dozen reports have urged an overhaul of California’s parole practices, exactly what needs to be done remains unclear.
This online panel will discuss the results from a three-year study recently completed and supported by the National Institute of Justice that examined the ways in which decision makers respond to parole violations in California. The study represents the largest and most comprehensive study of parole violations ever conducted, and the lessons learned will be instructive to policy makers and practitioners in other states.
The discussion will be moderated by Jeremy Travis, President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice. The panel includes:
Joan Petersilia, Ph.D. - Professor of Law, Stanford Law School, Stanford, California
Ryken Grattet, Ph.D. - Professor of Sociology, University of California, Davis
Thomas Hoffman - Director, Division of Adult Parole Operations, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Peggy Burke - Principal, Center for Effective Public Policy
Register today.
http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/spotlight.html?id=2393
Friday, June 26, 2009
Ford Motor Company Fund and Governors Highway Safety Association Bring Teen Driving Summer Camp to Minnesota
In an effort to reduce teen crashes and fatalities in Minnesota, the Ford Motor Company Fund, the Governors Highway Safety Association, Westfield Insurance and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety are hosting Twin Cities' teens at the Ford Driving Skills for Life teen driving summer camp. This free, once-in-a-lifetime driving experience is being held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul, June 26-28.
Vehicle crashes are the number-one killer of teens in Minnesota and nationwide. In Minnesota 2006-2008, teen drivers (16-19) were involved in 48,799 traffic crashes, resulting in 226 deaths. In all, 137 teens ages 16-19 were killed in crashes.
Students will receive hands-on advanced training by some of the nation's top professional driving instructors. Participants will learn techniques in four key skill areas: speed management, space management, vehicle handling and hazard recognition. Experts have identified the lack of these skills to be the cause of approximately 60 percent of vehicle crashes for newly licensed drivers ages 16 to 19. Through the training camp, teens will gain valuable driving experience and improve their driving safety skills; parents are welcome to attend as well.
"We are looking forward to bringing the Ford Driving Skills for Life program to Minnesota," said Jim Graham, community relations manager of the Ford Motor Company Fund. "The Ford Driving Skills for Life program is designed to help teens learn important lessons in road safety that are often not discovered until it is too late. The Ford Motor Company Fund is committed to combating the alarming rate of teen crashes and fatalities."
Cheri Marti, director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety and a member of GHSA's executive board, says this event is important to give new teen drivers hands-on experience. She adds the program encourages parents to stay involved in continuing to train and monitor their teen drivers.
"Teen drivers pose a threat to themselves, their passengers and other drivers due to their inexperience and risk-taking behind the wheel," says Marti, noting summer is the deadliest period on the road for teen drivers. "This program is a great opportunity to teach teens valuable skills they need to avoid tragedy on the road.”
Vehicle crashes are the number-one killer of teens in Minnesota and nationwide. In Minnesota 2006-2008, teen drivers (16-19) were involved in 48,799 traffic crashes, resulting in 226 deaths. In all, 137 teens ages 16-19 were killed in crashes.
Students will receive hands-on advanced training by some of the nation's top professional driving instructors. Participants will learn techniques in four key skill areas: speed management, space management, vehicle handling and hazard recognition. Experts have identified the lack of these skills to be the cause of approximately 60 percent of vehicle crashes for newly licensed drivers ages 16 to 19. Through the training camp, teens will gain valuable driving experience and improve their driving safety skills; parents are welcome to attend as well.
"We are looking forward to bringing the Ford Driving Skills for Life program to Minnesota," said Jim Graham, community relations manager of the Ford Motor Company Fund. "The Ford Driving Skills for Life program is designed to help teens learn important lessons in road safety that are often not discovered until it is too late. The Ford Motor Company Fund is committed to combating the alarming rate of teen crashes and fatalities."
Cheri Marti, director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety and a member of GHSA's executive board, says this event is important to give new teen drivers hands-on experience. She adds the program encourages parents to stay involved in continuing to train and monitor their teen drivers.
"Teen drivers pose a threat to themselves, their passengers and other drivers due to their inexperience and risk-taking behind the wheel," says Marti, noting summer is the deadliest period on the road for teen drivers. "This program is a great opportunity to teach teens valuable skills they need to avoid tragedy on the road.”
Thursday, June 25, 2009
RAD: Rape Aggression Defense
On July 10, 2009, Conversations with American Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion former parole officer and RAD Instructor Kimberly Cheryl Elliot.
Program Date: July 10, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: RAD: Rape Aggression Defense
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/11/RAD-Rape-Aggression-Defense
About the Guest
Kimberly Cheryl Elliott spent 17 years and parole and probation officer for Missouri State Division of Probation and Parole. She “is a seasoned marketing professional with 18 years experience in pharmaceutical sales and management. As a victim of crime, she is very passionate about her career as founder and managing partner of Executive Defense Technology, LLC, an anti-victimization education firm. As a speaker, author, consultant and Nationally Certified RAD (Rape/Aggression/Defense) Instructor, she helps clients optimize their personal safety. As a seminar leader, she provides a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands on defense training. Her clients include everyone from elderly church group members and housewives to employees of law firms, TV / Radio Stations and other Fortune 500 Corporations.”
Kimberly Cheryl Elliott is the author of Escape From The Pharma Cartel: My Life as a Member of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel; Take This Pill and... Sell It!: A Guide To Getting A Job In The Pharmaceutical Industry; Shattered Reality; and, Are Your Habits Killing You? A Complete Personal Handbook Of Safety Suggestions to Incorporate into Your Everyday Life: Because the Best Defense Is a Good Offensive Plan!
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Government Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/11/RAD-Rape-Aggression-Defense
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Program Date: July 10, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: RAD: Rape Aggression Defense
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/11/RAD-Rape-Aggression-Defense
About the Guest
Kimberly Cheryl Elliott spent 17 years and parole and probation officer for Missouri State Division of Probation and Parole. She “is a seasoned marketing professional with 18 years experience in pharmaceutical sales and management. As a victim of crime, she is very passionate about her career as founder and managing partner of Executive Defense Technology, LLC, an anti-victimization education firm. As a speaker, author, consultant and Nationally Certified RAD (Rape/Aggression/Defense) Instructor, she helps clients optimize their personal safety. As a seminar leader, she provides a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands on defense training. Her clients include everyone from elderly church group members and housewives to employees of law firms, TV / Radio Stations and other Fortune 500 Corporations.”
Kimberly Cheryl Elliott is the author of Escape From The Pharma Cartel: My Life as a Member of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel; Take This Pill and... Sell It!: A Guide To Getting A Job In The Pharmaceutical Industry; Shattered Reality; and, Are Your Habits Killing You? A Complete Personal Handbook Of Safety Suggestions to Incorporate into Your Everyday Life: Because the Best Defense Is a Good Offensive Plan!
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Government Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/11/RAD-Rape-Aggression-Defense
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Webinar on Interoperable Voice Communications, June 30, 2009
The NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence (COE) will be hosting a webinar on Interoperable Voice Communications on Tuesday, June 30th at 1:30 PM EDT.
To register for the event go to:
www.livemeeting.com/lrs/8001859620/Registration.aspx?PageName=pl0s1w7j57j16n34
Certified Field Search Instructors Training Course, August 13-14, 2009, Denver, Colorado
NLECTC-RM is pleased to announce we will be sponsoring a course which will qualify individuals as Certified Field Search Instructors (CFSI). Once certified, these individuals will be able to teach and certify Field Search users within your department or agency.
When: August 13 and 14 - 08:00-17:00
Where: Denver, CO, University of Denver Campus
Instructor: Dr. Jim Tanner, KB Solutions, Inc.
Cost: Free (attendees are responsible for their own travel costs).
Eligibility: The class is open to any representative of a Federal, State, or local governmental agency. Experience and proficiency with Field Search must be demonstrated by the applicant. Individuals who have attended an NLECTC sponsored Field Search class (“Managing Sex Offenders’ Computer Use”) will be given priority in selection. Other Field Search training (i.e. APPA, ICAC, HTCIA, or conference labs) will also be weighted in the selection process.
Applicants must provide a letter from their agency that states they are authorized to be trained as a Field Search Instructor.
Benefits: Individuals holding the CFSI qualifications are licensed to use the Field Search Curriculum and class practicals developed by KBSolutions. This allows them to teach one-day classes certifying government agency staff in the use of Field Search.
How to Apply: Contact Sue Kaessner (sue.kaessner@nlectc-rm.org) for an application.
Course Content: The course is a two day intensive seminar taught by the Field Search Project Manager. Students will utilize and test every aspect of FSWin and FSMac while learning the one day course curriculum. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate their expertise in Field Search through examination.
Space is limited, apply early.
To register for the event go to:
www.livemeeting.com/lrs/8001859620/Registration.aspx?PageName=pl0s1w7j57j16n34
Certified Field Search Instructors Training Course, August 13-14, 2009, Denver, Colorado
NLECTC-RM is pleased to announce we will be sponsoring a course which will qualify individuals as Certified Field Search Instructors (CFSI). Once certified, these individuals will be able to teach and certify Field Search users within your department or agency.
When: August 13 and 14 - 08:00-17:00
Where: Denver, CO, University of Denver Campus
Instructor: Dr. Jim Tanner, KB Solutions, Inc.
Cost: Free (attendees are responsible for their own travel costs).
Eligibility: The class is open to any representative of a Federal, State, or local governmental agency. Experience and proficiency with Field Search must be demonstrated by the applicant. Individuals who have attended an NLECTC sponsored Field Search class (“Managing Sex Offenders’ Computer Use”) will be given priority in selection. Other Field Search training (i.e. APPA, ICAC, HTCIA, or conference labs) will also be weighted in the selection process.
Applicants must provide a letter from their agency that states they are authorized to be trained as a Field Search Instructor.
Benefits: Individuals holding the CFSI qualifications are licensed to use the Field Search Curriculum and class practicals developed by KBSolutions. This allows them to teach one-day classes certifying government agency staff in the use of Field Search.
How to Apply: Contact Sue Kaessner (sue.kaessner@nlectc-rm.org) for an application.
Course Content: The course is a two day intensive seminar taught by the Field Search Project Manager. Students will utilize and test every aspect of FSWin and FSMac while learning the one day course curriculum. At the end of the course, students will demonstrate their expertise in Field Search through examination.
Space is limited, apply early.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Forensic Investigator
On July 24, 2009, Conversations with American Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion with Esther McKay, a former Detective Senior Constable and Forensic Investigator with the New South Wales Police Force (Australia).
Program Date: July 24, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Forensic Investigator
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/25/Forensic-Investigator
About the Guest
Esther Mckay served seventeen years in the New South Wales Police Force, attaining the rank of Detective (technical) Senior Constable. She worked in the area of Forensic Services for fifteen years, attaining expert status in crime scene examination and vehicle identification. She also worked in Training and Research, as well as Document Examination. She has a Diploma of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation (NSW Police), and was awarded the National Medal for service in 2001 and the Ethical and Diligent Police Service medal with fifteen-year clasp in 2008.
Esther Mckay was discharged from the force in 2001 with post-traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of her forensic work. Her best-selling autobiography, Crime Scene: True Stories from the Life of a Forensic Investigator.
Esther Mckay works actively in supporting traumatized serving and former Police and is the President of the Police Post Trauma Support Group. She was awarded the Pride of Australia Medal in 2007 for Community Spirit for her work with traumatized Police, and regularly speaks to various groups and schools about her life experience, writing and former forensic work. Esther is patron of the Australian Missing Persons Register and has been an Australia Day Ambassador since 2007. She lives in the Southern Highlands with her husband and two children.
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is Police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Public Safety Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/25/Forensic-Investigator
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Program Date: July 24, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Forensic Investigator
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/25/Forensic-Investigator
About the Guest
Esther Mckay served seventeen years in the New South Wales Police Force, attaining the rank of Detective (technical) Senior Constable. She worked in the area of Forensic Services for fifteen years, attaining expert status in crime scene examination and vehicle identification. She also worked in Training and Research, as well as Document Examination. She has a Diploma of Applied Science in Forensic Investigation (NSW Police), and was awarded the National Medal for service in 2001 and the Ethical and Diligent Police Service medal with fifteen-year clasp in 2008.
Esther Mckay was discharged from the force in 2001 with post-traumatic stress disorder as a direct result of her forensic work. Her best-selling autobiography, Crime Scene: True Stories from the Life of a Forensic Investigator.
Esther Mckay works actively in supporting traumatized serving and former Police and is the President of the Police Post Trauma Support Group. She was awarded the Pride of Australia Medal in 2007 for Community Spirit for her work with traumatized Police, and regularly speaks to various groups and schools about her life experience, writing and former forensic work. Esther is patron of the Australian Missing Persons Register and has been an Australia Day Ambassador since 2007. She lives in the Southern Highlands with her husband and two children.
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is Police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Public Safety Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/07/25/Forensic-Investigator
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Practical Implications of Current Domestic Violence Research: For Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Judges
by Andrew R. Klein
Practical Implications of Current Domestic Violence Research: For Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Judges describes for practitioners what the research tells us about domestic violence, including its perpetrators and victims, the impact of current responses to it and, more particularly, the implications of that research for day-to-day, real-world responses to domestic violence by law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges.
READ ON
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/crime/intimate-partner-violence/practical-implications-research/welcome.htm
Practical Implications of Current Domestic Violence Research: For Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Judges describes for practitioners what the research tells us about domestic violence, including its perpetrators and victims, the impact of current responses to it and, more particularly, the implications of that research for day-to-day, real-world responses to domestic violence by law enforcement officers, prosecutors and judges.
READ ON
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/crime/intimate-partner-violence/practical-implications-research/welcome.htm
National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law
The National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law assembles the available scientific, technological, and relevant legal resources into a comprehensive “one-stop” searchable database with equal access for all. NCSTL provides: a searchable database of legal, forensic, and technology resources; a reference collection of law, science, and technology material; partnerships with law schools, professional associations, and federal and state agencies; national conferences on science, technology, and the law; community acceptance panels; training modules and primers with an emphasis on distance education; and training for defense counsel who are handling cases involving biological evidence on the applications and limitations of DNA evidence as stated in the President’s DNA Initiative.
VISIT THE WEBSITE
http://www.ncstl.org
VISIT THE WEBSITE
http://www.ncstl.org
CCTV & IP Video Surveillance Newsletter
It’s certainly been a heck of a month, what with a huge increase in news stories, and of course that tiny security extravaganza held at the NEC. IFSEC 2009 may be over for yet another year, but with excessive foot swelling and no fingerprints left on both of my typing fingers, the memories will certainly linger awhile. In the great scheme of things this years show was, despite predictions to the contrary, a resounding success.
READ ON
http://www.police-technology.net/myfiles/cctv&ipvideosurveillance.pdf
READ ON
http://www.police-technology.net/myfiles/cctv&ipvideosurveillance.pdf
The History of Policing
From 2600 BCE to modern times, there have been some interesting developments in law enforcement. This downloadable document takes a concise, yet thorough, look at the development of American law enforcement.
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/history_of_policing.html
READ ON
www.police-writers.com/articles/history_of_policing.html
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence
Announces a June 30th Webinar on Interoperable Voice Communications
The NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence (COE) will be hosting a webinar on Interoperable Voice Communications on Tuesday, June 30th at 1:30 PM EDT. Center Director, Rick Mulvihill, who will be joined by Charlie Stephenson and Ed Vea, will present the state of current interoperable communication issues facing Federal, State and local public safety agencies and departments, along with available methods for establishing or enhancing a department's current level of interoperability, and an overview of some of the emerging technologies that will change the way first responders communicate in the future.
The NLECTC Communications Technologies COE will be hosting a series of webinars over the next year, occurring every eight weeks. Invitations and registration information will be sent to all JUSTNet News subscribers in the coming weeks.
About the Communications Technologies Center of Excellence
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) established the NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence (COE) in October 2007 to serve as a specialized technology resource for the 19,000+ State and local law enforcement and corrections agencies across the U.S. Learn more at www.commtechcoe.org
This project is supported by Award No. 2007-IJ-CX-K013 and Supplement one awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this webinar are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Justice.
The NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence (COE) will be hosting a webinar on Interoperable Voice Communications on Tuesday, June 30th at 1:30 PM EDT. Center Director, Rick Mulvihill, who will be joined by Charlie Stephenson and Ed Vea, will present the state of current interoperable communication issues facing Federal, State and local public safety agencies and departments, along with available methods for establishing or enhancing a department's current level of interoperability, and an overview of some of the emerging technologies that will change the way first responders communicate in the future.
The NLECTC Communications Technologies COE will be hosting a series of webinars over the next year, occurring every eight weeks. Invitations and registration information will be sent to all JUSTNet News subscribers in the coming weeks.
About the Communications Technologies Center of Excellence
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice (NIJ) established the NLECTC Communications Technologies Center of Excellence (COE) in October 2007 to serve as a specialized technology resource for the 19,000+ State and local law enforcement and corrections agencies across the U.S. Learn more at www.commtechcoe.org
This project is supported by Award No. 2007-IJ-CX-K013 and Supplement one awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' National Institute of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this webinar are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Advancing Criminal Justice Policy, Practice, and Technology
Application Deadline: July 6, 2009 11:45 PM eastern time.
NIJ seeks applications for funding of specific innovative, high-payoff projects and activities fostering the adoption into practice of new, cutting-edge policy, practice, and/or technology related to: courts, crime and crime prevention, drugs and crime, forensic sciences, law enforcement, relevant technology and tools, and victims and victimization.
More information
NIJ seeks applications for funding of specific innovative, high-payoff projects and activities fostering the adoption into practice of new, cutting-edge policy, practice, and/or technology related to: courts, crime and crime prevention, drugs and crime, forensic sciences, law enforcement, relevant technology and tools, and victims and victimization.
More information
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Applications
BJA is currently accepting applications from eligible applicants for the following solicitations:
Capital Case Litigation Initiativewww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/CCLI.htmlApplications are due June 11, 2009
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitationwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryjag.htmlDue date extended to June 17, 2009
National Initiatives: Adjudication Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalAdjudicationSol.pdfApplications are due June 22, 2009
Enhancing Institutional and Community Corrections Grant Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalCorrectionsSol.pdfApplications are due June 22, 2009
National Initiatives: Preventing Crimewww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalPreventingCrimeSol.pdfApplications are due June 22, 2009
Methamphetamine Precursor Chemical Diversion Training and Technical Assistance Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09MethPrecursorTTASol.pdfApplications due June 23, 2009
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/Applications due June 24, 2009
National Initiatives: Enhancing Law Enforcementwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalLawEnforcementSol.pdfApplications are due June 25, 2009
FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitationwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.htmlApplications are due June 25, 2009
FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitationwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.html
Capital Case Litigation Initiativewww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/CCLI.htmlApplications are due June 11, 2009
Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitationwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/recoveryJAG/recoveryjag.htmlDue date extended to June 17, 2009
National Initiatives: Adjudication Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalAdjudicationSol.pdfApplications are due June 22, 2009
Enhancing Institutional and Community Corrections Grant Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalCorrectionsSol.pdfApplications are due June 22, 2009
National Initiatives: Preventing Crimewww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalPreventingCrimeSol.pdfApplications are due June 22, 2009
Methamphetamine Precursor Chemical Diversion Training and Technical Assistance Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09MethPrecursorTTASol.pdfApplications due June 23, 2009
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Programwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/Applications due June 24, 2009
National Initiatives: Enhancing Law Enforcementwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09NationalLawEnforcementSol.pdfApplications are due June 25, 2009
FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program State Solicitationwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.htmlApplications are due June 25, 2009
FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Local Solicitationwww.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/jag.html
Public Safety Technology in the News
Technology on Horizon to Prevent Officers From Being Dragged
Dallas Morning News, (05/12/2009), Jason Trahan and Tanya Eiserer
Research is under way to use "directed energy" technology to disable a suspect's car when a driver is stopped by police and attempts to flee. Police have been hurt in incidents in which a driver accelerates after being stopped and approached by officers. Military scientists and private laboratories in California and Michigan are developing directed energy beams that could be aimed at a vehicle to burn out its circuitry. The challenge is to determine the frequencies in the right amounts so that the suspect's car is disabled, not the police car. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is working with an aerospace laboratory to study the technology. To prevent a dangerous person from driving away, police officers can attempt to pull the suspect from a vehicle or stop it by grabbing keys or engaging the emergency brake, but that can result in the officer being dragged.
www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/051209dnmetcopstop.4471e7e.html
Cell Phone Planted at Prison Yields Two Arrests
Baltimore Sun, (05/13/2009)
Officials have uncovered crimes by recording inmate conversations from a contraband cell phone planted by authorities in a Baltimore prison. Authorities charged two men with armed robbery in connection with a home invasion plot that resulted in one person being shot and killed. Cell phones are routinely smuggled into prisons and can be used for illegal activities. A seven-month investigation that included wiretaps on illegal prison cell phones led to the federal indictment of 24 people believed to be members of a violent gang. Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has asked for permission to test signal-jamming technology that could render prison cell phones useless.
www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.crimebriefs13a0may13,0,3004666.story
NYPD Unveils 40 Hybrid Patrol Cars
Newsday, (05/04/2009), Rocco Parascandola
The New York Police Department has 40 new hybrid patrol cars, increasing initial cost but improving fuel efficiency. The cars are being dispatched to congested precincts and precincts that cover wide tracts of land. Mayor Michael Bloomberg noted that the Nissan Altima hybrids are made in Smyrna, Tenn., while the Crown Victorias and Chevy Impalas that make up most of the department's fleet of patrol cars are made in Canada. Most of the city's 3,300 hybrid cars are assigned to sanitation, buildings, parks and transportation. The Altimas each cost about $25,400 before lights and sirens are added, which is about $1,400 more than the Impala and $500 more than the Crown Victoria. But the Altimas are about twice as efficient on gas mileage.
www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/NYPD-Unveils-40-Hybrid-Patrol-Cars/1$46500
Computer Graphics Inform, Connect Prosecutors With Jury
Detroit Free Press, (05/19/2009), Amber Hunt
Technology is playing a stronger role in presenting criminal cases to juries. Texas attorney Howard Nations says today's jurors are accustomed to a visual, digital world. Prosecutors employ sophisticated computer graphics, aerial satellite photos and other technology that allow jurors to visualize the case. Prosecutors in Macomb County, Mich., plan to use computer graphics during an upcoming murder case in June to depict the crime scene. According to Nations' law firm, studies show that when jurors deliberate, 8 percent of what they remember comes from what they hear; 55 percent of what they remember comes from what they see.
www.freep.com/article/20090519/NEWS05/905190332
Mock NYC Terror Attack Brings Up 9/11 Memories
Associated Press, (05/17/2009)
More than 800 first responders participated in a recent disaster response exercise near the World Trade Center site, the scene of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City. The two-hour mock terrorist attack exercise held May 17 simulated an explosion on a New Jersey-bound PATH commuter train in a tunnel. Police, firefighters and other emergency personnel worked with 150 volunteers posing as injured passengers. The purpose of the drill was to improve interagency cooperation in the event of a real disaster. Firefighters used lightweight aluminum carts that fit onto train tracks to transport the most severely "injured" passengers. The carts were developed following the 2005 bombings on the London subway system.
cbs4.com/national/responders.wtc.training.2.1011618.html
Rural Oregon Area Boasts a Top Evacuation System
The Oregonian, (05/16/2009), Richard Cockle
A sophisticated evacuation system in rural Oregon is attracting attention for its utility and efficiency. An advanced wireless system in Umatilla and Morrow counties allows first responders to communicate across 1,000 square miles, watch disasters on monitors linked to 65 remote-controlled cameras and reverse traffic on highways. The $7.5 million system was built five years ago to protect residents living near the U.S. Army's Umatilla Chemical Depot. The area covered by the system is bigger than Seattle and its suburbs. Officials in command centers can override traffic signals, control electronic message boards and activate 19 drop-down barricades to reroute traffic.
www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/northcentral_oregon_features_n.html
Bringing Community Policing to Your Computer
Black Voice News, (05/14 2009), Chris Levister
Crime mapping technology is allowing residents of San Bernardino, Calif., to track crime in their city. The city police department is using CrimeView Community to allow users to view by date and location specific crimes such as robbery, assault, rape and homicide, up to five miles from an address. The department allows access through its Web site, http://www.SBPDonline.org. The service is possible through a $100,000 federal grant. City leaders say the service provides residents with a better idea of police activities, helps the department reach out to citizens and encourages residents to help police address crime.
www.blackvoicenews.com/content/view/43142/3/
DHS Approves Labs for P25 Compliance Program
UrgentCommunications, (05/07/2009), Donny Jackson
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved eight laboratories to test equipment as part of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P CAP). The testing program is designed to ensure equipment interoperates as specified in the P25 program, which is focused on developing standards that allow radios and other components to interoperate regardless of manufacturer, enabling emergency responders to communicate easily. Most of the labs are in the United States; one is in New Zealand. CAP is managed in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Under the program, labs will test equipment and provide detailed test reports to manufacturers, who will use the reports to create summary test reports, which will be published at www.rkb.us.
urgentcomm.com/test_and_measurement/news/p25-compliance-labs-approved-20090507/
Dallas Morning News, (05/12/2009), Jason Trahan and Tanya Eiserer
Research is under way to use "directed energy" technology to disable a suspect's car when a driver is stopped by police and attempts to flee. Police have been hurt in incidents in which a driver accelerates after being stopped and approached by officers. Military scientists and private laboratories in California and Michigan are developing directed energy beams that could be aimed at a vehicle to burn out its circuitry. The challenge is to determine the frequencies in the right amounts so that the suspect's car is disabled, not the police car. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is working with an aerospace laboratory to study the technology. To prevent a dangerous person from driving away, police officers can attempt to pull the suspect from a vehicle or stop it by grabbing keys or engaging the emergency brake, but that can result in the officer being dragged.
www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/051209dnmetcopstop.4471e7e.html
Cell Phone Planted at Prison Yields Two Arrests
Baltimore Sun, (05/13/2009)
Officials have uncovered crimes by recording inmate conversations from a contraband cell phone planted by authorities in a Baltimore prison. Authorities charged two men with armed robbery in connection with a home invasion plot that resulted in one person being shot and killed. Cell phones are routinely smuggled into prisons and can be used for illegal activities. A seven-month investigation that included wiretaps on illegal prison cell phones led to the federal indictment of 24 people believed to be members of a violent gang. Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has asked for permission to test signal-jamming technology that could render prison cell phones useless.
www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/baltimore_city/bal-md.crimebriefs13a0may13,0,3004666.story
NYPD Unveils 40 Hybrid Patrol Cars
Newsday, (05/04/2009), Rocco Parascandola
The New York Police Department has 40 new hybrid patrol cars, increasing initial cost but improving fuel efficiency. The cars are being dispatched to congested precincts and precincts that cover wide tracts of land. Mayor Michael Bloomberg noted that the Nissan Altima hybrids are made in Smyrna, Tenn., while the Crown Victorias and Chevy Impalas that make up most of the department's fleet of patrol cars are made in Canada. Most of the city's 3,300 hybrid cars are assigned to sanitation, buildings, parks and transportation. The Altimas each cost about $25,400 before lights and sirens are added, which is about $1,400 more than the Impala and $500 more than the Crown Victoria. But the Altimas are about twice as efficient on gas mileage.
www.officer.com/web/online/Top-News-Stories/NYPD-Unveils-40-Hybrid-Patrol-Cars/1$46500
Computer Graphics Inform, Connect Prosecutors With Jury
Detroit Free Press, (05/19/2009), Amber Hunt
Technology is playing a stronger role in presenting criminal cases to juries. Texas attorney Howard Nations says today's jurors are accustomed to a visual, digital world. Prosecutors employ sophisticated computer graphics, aerial satellite photos and other technology that allow jurors to visualize the case. Prosecutors in Macomb County, Mich., plan to use computer graphics during an upcoming murder case in June to depict the crime scene. According to Nations' law firm, studies show that when jurors deliberate, 8 percent of what they remember comes from what they hear; 55 percent of what they remember comes from what they see.
www.freep.com/article/20090519/NEWS05/905190332
Mock NYC Terror Attack Brings Up 9/11 Memories
Associated Press, (05/17/2009)
More than 800 first responders participated in a recent disaster response exercise near the World Trade Center site, the scene of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City. The two-hour mock terrorist attack exercise held May 17 simulated an explosion on a New Jersey-bound PATH commuter train in a tunnel. Police, firefighters and other emergency personnel worked with 150 volunteers posing as injured passengers. The purpose of the drill was to improve interagency cooperation in the event of a real disaster. Firefighters used lightweight aluminum carts that fit onto train tracks to transport the most severely "injured" passengers. The carts were developed following the 2005 bombings on the London subway system.
cbs4.com/national/responders.wtc.training.2.1011618.html
Rural Oregon Area Boasts a Top Evacuation System
The Oregonian, (05/16/2009), Richard Cockle
A sophisticated evacuation system in rural Oregon is attracting attention for its utility and efficiency. An advanced wireless system in Umatilla and Morrow counties allows first responders to communicate across 1,000 square miles, watch disasters on monitors linked to 65 remote-controlled cameras and reverse traffic on highways. The $7.5 million system was built five years ago to protect residents living near the U.S. Army's Umatilla Chemical Depot. The area covered by the system is bigger than Seattle and its suburbs. Officials in command centers can override traffic signals, control electronic message boards and activate 19 drop-down barricades to reroute traffic.
www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/05/northcentral_oregon_features_n.html
Bringing Community Policing to Your Computer
Black Voice News, (05/14 2009), Chris Levister
Crime mapping technology is allowing residents of San Bernardino, Calif., to track crime in their city. The city police department is using CrimeView Community to allow users to view by date and location specific crimes such as robbery, assault, rape and homicide, up to five miles from an address. The department allows access through its Web site, http://www.SBPDonline.org. The service is possible through a $100,000 federal grant. City leaders say the service provides residents with a better idea of police activities, helps the department reach out to citizens and encourages residents to help police address crime.
www.blackvoicenews.com/content/view/43142/3/
DHS Approves Labs for P25 Compliance Program
UrgentCommunications, (05/07/2009), Donny Jackson
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has approved eight laboratories to test equipment as part of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (P CAP). The testing program is designed to ensure equipment interoperates as specified in the P25 program, which is focused on developing standards that allow radios and other components to interoperate regardless of manufacturer, enabling emergency responders to communicate easily. Most of the labs are in the United States; one is in New Zealand. CAP is managed in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Under the program, labs will test equipment and provide detailed test reports to manufacturers, who will use the reports to create summary test reports, which will be published at www.rkb.us.
urgentcomm.com/test_and_measurement/news/p25-compliance-labs-approved-20090507/
Friday, May 22, 2009
Criminal Justice Electronic Crime Technology Center of Excellence
Application Deadline: June 19, 2009 11:45 PM eastern time.
NIJ is seeking applications to establish a Criminal Justice Technology Center of Excellence for Electronic Crime within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center System (the "NLECTC System"). The Electronic Crime Center will provide testing, evaluation, technology assistance, and other services with regard to technologies intended for use by law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies to combat electronic crime.
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000874.pdf
NIJ is seeking applications to establish a Criminal Justice Technology Center of Excellence for Electronic Crime within the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center System (the "NLECTC System"). The Electronic Crime Center will provide testing, evaluation, technology assistance, and other services with regard to technologies intended for use by law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies to combat electronic crime.
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000874.pdf
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Leadership: Texas Hold'Em Style - by Harvey & Foster - A Leading Questions review
Editor's Note: Both authors are former law enforcement.
There are many different kinds of leadership books in the marketplace. The most prevalent kind are books written by business school academics and biographies of leaders. Each has their value, but for practicality, the majority do not translate well into practice. Then there are books that are written by practitioners. This is what I found when I came across Andrew J. Harvey and Raymond E. Foster's Leadership: Texas Hold'em Style (www.pokerleadership.com).
READ ON
http://edbrenegar.typepad.com/leading_questions/2009/05/leadership-texas-holdem-style-by-harvey-foster-a-leading-questions-review.html
There are many different kinds of leadership books in the marketplace. The most prevalent kind are books written by business school academics and biographies of leaders. Each has their value, but for practicality, the majority do not translate well into practice. Then there are books that are written by practitioners. This is what I found when I came across Andrew J. Harvey and Raymond E. Foster's Leadership: Texas Hold'em Style (www.pokerleadership.com).
READ ON
http://edbrenegar.typepad.com/leading_questions/2009/05/leadership-texas-holdem-style-by-harvey-foster-a-leading-questions-review.html
Monday, May 18, 2009
Predictive Policing Demonstration and Evaluation Program
Application Deadline: June 15, 2009 11:45 PM eastern time.
Predictive policing includes strategies and tactics that improve the situational awareness of law enforcement concerning individuals or locations before criminal activity occurs. NIJ seeks qualified applicants to develop and demonstrate predictive policing models that can be subjected to rigorous evaluation for criminal justice outcomes and impacts. Through a companion solicitation, NIJ will seek qualified applicants to act as an independent, multisite program evaluator for this effort with which successful applicants will be expected to collaborate as a condition of award.
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000877.pdf
Predictive policing includes strategies and tactics that improve the situational awareness of law enforcement concerning individuals or locations before criminal activity occurs. NIJ seeks qualified applicants to develop and demonstrate predictive policing models that can be subjected to rigorous evaluation for criminal justice outcomes and impacts. Through a companion solicitation, NIJ will seek qualified applicants to act as an independent, multisite program evaluator for this effort with which successful applicants will be expected to collaborate as a condition of award.
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000877.pdf
Saturday, May 16, 2009
August 2009 National Victim Assistance Academy
The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) in the U.S. Department of Justice sponsors the National Victim Assistance Academy (NVAA). The NVAA is comprised of education and skill-based classroom trainings for those who assist victims and survivors of crime. Following a formal evaluation in 2003, the NVAA was redesigned to better address the skills and abilities that are required of victim service professionals. The revised NVAA was launched in 2007 and includes three distinct tracks tailored to the needs of each participant. All three tracks will be offered during the week-long 2009 Academy.
More Information
https://www.ovcttac.gov/nvaa/
More Information
https://www.ovcttac.gov/nvaa/
Integrated Biometrics Identification System
A recent benefit of computer technology is the ability for a police officer to transmit a record of an individual's fingerprint impressions from the field and receive confirmation of identity in the amount of time a routine detention takes. Devices such as the Integrated Biometric Identification System (IBIS) or Remote Data Terminal (RDT) make it possible to catch wanted persons while they are stopped, regardless of the name or identification they provide.
READ ON
http://www.police-technology.net/integrated_biometrics_identification_system.html
READ ON
http://www.police-technology.net/integrated_biometrics_identification_system.html
Friday, May 15, 2009
The 3 Cs of Ethical Leadership
Unfortunately, all supervisors or managers are not leaders. A good cop is genuinely a leader to the community they serve. But everyone in a position of authority is not really a leader. A well rounded leader possesses the 3 Cs: character, charisma, and compassion. These are the core foundation of ethical leadership.
http://www.police-writers.com/articles/ethical_leadership.html
http://www.police-writers.com/articles/ethical_leadership.html
Bomb Threat Stand Off Distance Chart
The Bomb Threat Stand Off Distances Chart was developed by the National Counterterrorism Center and provides evacuation distances for various types of bomb threats.
Download the Chart
http://www.hitechcj.com/homelandsecurity/bomb_threat_stand_off_distances.html
Download the Chart
http://www.hitechcj.com/homelandsecurity/bomb_threat_stand_off_distances.html
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Electronic Monitoring Standard Special Technical Committee Request for Proposals for Testing and Certification Expertise:
The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center ¡V Rocky Mountain (NLECTC-RM) is managing an effort to develop a new National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard for electronic monitoring equipment used to track offenders released into the community. This standard will be developed by a Special Technical Committee (STC), comprised of practitioners from the field, researchers, testing experts, certification experts, and representatives from stakeholder organizations. The STC will participate in a 2-day meeting each month for 12 to 18 months with the goal of completing development of the standard and certification program requirements. It is anticipated that STC meetings will begin in July 2009. Travel expenses and per diem will be reimbursed for all non-Federal participants in STC meetings; however, participation time will not be funded.
NLECTC-RM is seeking two types of expertise for the STC through this request:
1. Certification bodies with experience in programs for similar types of electronic equipment
2. Testing laboratories with specific expertise in performance requirements and test methods applicable to electronic monitoring devices in areas such as:
Safety: electrical, mechanical, interactions with skin, electromagnetic exposure
Electrical: power requirements, battery life, software interfaces
Wireless transmission: GPS and cellular
Operational: power on/off, EMC, temperature, humidity, water
Mechanical: size, weight, drop, pressure
Functional: alarms/indicators, range, signal strength
Compatibility with other equipment
Additional preferred knowledge includes experience with electronic monitoring systems or experience in corrections.
There are two to three positions to be filled on the STC. NLECTC-RM will accept the first 10 submissions to this request for review.
Interested parties are requested to nominate individuals from their organizations and submit no more than two pages describing the nominee¡¦s applicable experience, preferred knowledge, and affiliations with standards development organizations. The submission should identify which type of expertise is addressed (i.e., testing, certification, or both). This information shall be submitted to George Drake, NLECTC-RM at george.drake@nlectc-rm.org by May 29, 2009.
NLECTC-RM is seeking two types of expertise for the STC through this request:
1. Certification bodies with experience in programs for similar types of electronic equipment
2. Testing laboratories with specific expertise in performance requirements and test methods applicable to electronic monitoring devices in areas such as:
Safety: electrical, mechanical, interactions with skin, electromagnetic exposure
Electrical: power requirements, battery life, software interfaces
Wireless transmission: GPS and cellular
Operational: power on/off, EMC, temperature, humidity, water
Mechanical: size, weight, drop, pressure
Functional: alarms/indicators, range, signal strength
Compatibility with other equipment
Additional preferred knowledge includes experience with electronic monitoring systems or experience in corrections.
There are two to three positions to be filled on the STC. NLECTC-RM will accept the first 10 submissions to this request for review.
Interested parties are requested to nominate individuals from their organizations and submit no more than two pages describing the nominee¡¦s applicable experience, preferred knowledge, and affiliations with standards development organizations. The submission should identify which type of expertise is addressed (i.e., testing, certification, or both). This information shall be submitted to George Drake, NLECTC-RM at george.drake@nlectc-rm.org by May 29, 2009.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Sensors and Surveillance: An Overview for Law Enforcement and Corrections
On May 14, Center of Excellence Deputy Director Chris McAleavey, Senior Applications Engineer Jerry Cook and Analyst Mary Collins will discuss the three main technology focus areas within the SSU portfolio of the Center:
Concealed Weapons / Contraband Detection
Enhanced Surveillance
Novel Sensors
This webcast will include:
An overview of new and emerging sensor technology customized for law enforcement applications
Advances in millimeter wave technology for security screenings
A history of NIJ investment in through-wall surveillance research and a review of current systems in development
Automated intelligence-driven video analytics software
Recent technology installations and deployments.
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=56709
Concealed Weapons / Contraband Detection
Enhanced Surveillance
Novel Sensors
This webcast will include:
An overview of new and emerging sensor technology customized for law enforcement applications
Advances in millimeter wave technology for security screenings
A history of NIJ investment in through-wall surveillance research and a review of current systems in development
Automated intelligence-driven video analytics software
Recent technology installations and deployments.
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=56709
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Fed Undercover - Contract Killer; Weapons Dealer; Pedophile
On May 15, 2009, Conversations with Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion Special Agent Bob Hamer, FBI (ret.) on his career as an undercover federal agent.
Program Date: May 15, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Fed Undercover - Contract Killer; Weapons Dealer; Pedophile
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/05/16/Fed-Undercover-Contract-Killer-Weapons-Dealer-Pedophile
About the Guest
Special Agent Bob Hamer, Federal Bureau of Investigation (ret.) spent 26 years as a “street agent” for the FBI; many of those years undercover. As an uncover agent he posed as a drug dealer, contract killer, fence, pedophile, degenerate gambler, weapons dealer, and white-collar criminal.
Bob Hamer worked undercover against such diverse groups as La Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian Mafia, Mexican Mafia, Russian Mafia, Asian organized crime groups, and Los Angeles-based street gangs. His successful infiltration of NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association) resulted in the arrest of what one defendant called eight members of the “inner circle.” He received numerous awards throughout his career including the FBI Director’s Award for Distinguished Service, four United States Attorney Awards for Distinguished Service, and numerous letters of commendation including one from then U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani. Bob Hamer is the author of The Last Undercover: The True Story of an FBI Agent’s Dangerous Dance with Evil.
According to the book description of The Last Undercover: The True Story of an FBI Agent’s Dangerous Dance with Evil, “Bob Hamer tells the story of his life as an undercover agent for the FBI posing as everything from a drug dealer to an aging pedophile. Looking back on a career rich in the kind of action that makes for great cinema, Hamer describes the challenges he endured as he stared the dark side of humanity in the face.”
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Law Enforcement Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/05/16/Fed-Undercover-Contract-Killer-Weapons-Dealer-Pedophile
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Program Date: May 15, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Fed Undercover - Contract Killer; Weapons Dealer; Pedophile
Listen Live:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/05/16/Fed-Undercover-Contract-Killer-Weapons-Dealer-Pedophile
About the Guest
Special Agent Bob Hamer, Federal Bureau of Investigation (ret.) spent 26 years as a “street agent” for the FBI; many of those years undercover. As an uncover agent he posed as a drug dealer, contract killer, fence, pedophile, degenerate gambler, weapons dealer, and white-collar criminal.
Bob Hamer worked undercover against such diverse groups as La Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian Mafia, Mexican Mafia, Russian Mafia, Asian organized crime groups, and Los Angeles-based street gangs. His successful infiltration of NAMBLA (North American Man/Boy Love Association) resulted in the arrest of what one defendant called eight members of the “inner circle.” He received numerous awards throughout his career including the FBI Director’s Award for Distinguished Service, four United States Attorney Awards for Distinguished Service, and numerous letters of commendation including one from then U.S. Attorney Rudy Giuliani. Bob Hamer is the author of The Last Undercover: The True Story of an FBI Agent’s Dangerous Dance with Evil.
According to the book description of The Last Undercover: The True Story of an FBI Agent’s Dangerous Dance with Evil, “Bob Hamer tells the story of his life as an undercover agent for the FBI posing as everything from a drug dealer to an aging pedophile. Looking back on a career rich in the kind of action that makes for great cinema, Hamer describes the challenges he endured as he stared the dark side of humanity in the face.”
About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.
About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in Law Enforcement, public policy, Law Enforcement Technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in Law Enforcement.
Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/05/16/Fed-Undercover-Contract-Killer-Weapons-Dealer-Pedophile
Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
editor@police-writers.com
909.599.7530
Saturday, May 02, 2009
1000 Military Servicemembers
On May 2, 2009, Military-Writers.com added the 1000th servicemember who has written a book. The site lists current, former and retired military personnel who have authored books. In addition to being categorized by branch of service, the books written by military personnel can be searched by subject such as military fiction, military tactics and doctrine, leadership, non-military fiction and by conflict.
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