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TABLE OF CONTENTS Law Enforcement’s Most Deadly Year Senior Advisory Council Administrative Staff News Briefs Free Line-of-Duty Death Benefit ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY Law Enforcer Survival CD Rom

by Phil LeConte

Junior Police Academy Public Awareness Suppliment America Responds Law Enforcement’s Moment to Act by Sam FEMA’s Course on Terrorism NAVPO Proud to Promote FEMA’s Who Will Stand Guard? by Suzanne D’Ambrose A New Set of Priorities by Dennis Haley Cop Stress A&E’s “Investigative Reports” Lends Support to PPF Bill Kurtis Interview Surviving Street Patrol “Cop Shock” by Alan R. Kates

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CONTACT INFO Administrative Office: 1114 W. 7th Street, #3, Austin, TX 78703 Phone (512) 476-1042 Fax (800) 227-1042 Website: www.PoliceUSA.com www.PoliceProtectiveFund.org E-mail: [email protected] Legislative Office: Police Protective Fund, Attn: Randy Anderson 2020 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 949, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 638-4715 Legal Status: The Police Protective Fund is a non-profit organization [501 c3], as determined by the IRS. NAVPOis a non-profit organization [501 c4], as determined by the IRS. Publication PoliceUSA.com is published by NAVPO, PPF and Network Management, 17915 Ventura Blvd., #210, Encino, CA 91316. Publication layout & design by Phil LeConte

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POLICE PROTECTIVE FUND When the Police Protective Fund was founded, our organization was one of the few groups dedicated solely to law enforcer safety. As our organization grew, we rode a remarkable tide of lower crime rates and an unprecedented level of safety for law enforcement officers. Then, everything changed. September 11th ushered in the most deadly year in law enforcement history. Today, law enforcement officers face a dangerous and uncertain future. Safety in uniform is no longer a matter of staying alert and following proper procedure. The men and women of law enforcement are now confronted with a new enemy – one so barbaric that, in retrospect, 9/11 was a failure of imagination. Law enforcement and our citizens could simply not envision the unreality of that day’s events.

The most deadly year in law enforcement history...

Law enforcers today have no illusions. As the by Phil LeConte, Executive Officer burden of responding to future acts of domestic terrorism will once again fall to local officials, officers face a complicated and frightening task. Now, in addition to their regular duties, police officers must master the technology of terrorism – a skill congested with terms like: weapons grade; toxic biological agents; and the subtle but lethal differences between alpha, beta and gamma radiation. In a profession where it is now common to ask, “Have you been swabbed and Cipro’d?’ — training and education have never been so vital. Now a priority in law enforcement agencies across the country – safety awareness through education is and will continue to be the Police Protective Fund’s primary mission. Guided by an advisory board comprised of law enforcement veterans and distinguished Law enforcers today citizens, PPF pursues this mission by have no illusions. providing educational publications, videos, CD roms, conferences and web-based training. As law enforcement faces new and dangerous challenges, the Police Protective Fund will continue to provide the men and women of law enforcement with support their heroism deserves. Phil LeConte, Director

National Association of Veteran Police Officers The National Association of Veteran Police Officers is the proud sponsor of the Police Protective Fund. An extension of NAVPO’s commitment to provide services to law enforcement officers, PPF’s charitable mission is separately incorporated allowing funds to be used for the express purpose of officer safety education. To learn more, please visit our website at PoliceProtectiveFund.org or PoliceUSA.com.

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SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL Sr. Sgt. Sam Cox, Austin, Texas If you call Sam Cox a “Bubba”, you won’t get an argument. A lifetime resident of Austin, Texas, he joined the Austin Police Department in 1965. After 7 years as a patrol officer, he was promoted to Sergeant before retiring in 1995 for a total of 31 years on the force. He was President of the Austin Police Association from 1990 to 1993, and recalls that leading “900 cops all with guns and strong opinions” one of his biggest challenges.

Sam Cox

Dennis Haley

Suzanne D’Ambrose

Once he left APD, Sam joined the Texas Department of Transportation as Courtesy Patrol Supervisor. For the past several years Sam has also established himself as a popular radio personality on KLBJ AM, as well as a television traffic reporter. Special Agent Dennis Haley Special Agent Dennis Haley, an officer with the Danville Illinois Police Department from 1971 until 1985 and currently with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, is a newcomer to the National Association of Veteran Police Officers’ Senior Advisory Board.

John Schneiter

Walter Dierks

SPECIAL CONSULTANT

According to Haley the FDLE is similar to the FBI, but works on the state level. They work with local law enforcement, as well as on law enforcement, investigating criminal liability by the police department or an officer. Jim Lyde

Officer Suzanne D’Ambrose New Jersey police officer Suzanne D’Ambrose has been with the Belmar Police Department for 10 years, serving as a bike patrol officer as well as a physical trainer. She is also a law enforcement instructor for the Monmouth County Vocational School and has been for six years, realizing her life-long dream of protecting and educating the community. John Schneiter A longtime supporter of law enforcement, John has been an invaluable counselor to NAVPO since it was first founded. Walter Dierks, Lawrenceville, Georgia For twenty-two years, Walter served as a Military Intelligence special agent with the United States Army, retiring in June, 1975. In 2000, he retired as a Criminal Investigator for the United States Department of Labor and currently resides in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Walter is always “on call” when someone is needed to present the program to a police department in his area.

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Special Consultant, Jim Lyde National Association of Veteran Police Officers is proud to welcome the extraordinary talents of Jim Lyde to our organization. As a consultant, Jim will bring years of law enforcement and association management experience to NAVPO. His areas of consultation will be liaisons with other law enforcement organizations, national fundraising and educational curriculum development. As Executive Director of the Texas Municipal Police Association (July 1998 to May 2000) Jim was responsible for the daily activities of the oldest full service police association in Texas. While Jim was Executive Director the Association membership increased from about 1500 to more than 7000. Jim served as a Peace Officer with the Pasadena Police Department (Pasadena Texas) from 1971 to 1988.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Phil LeConte: Executive Officer The son of a police officer (NAVPO’s cofounder, the late Robert LeConte), Phil LeConte invests a lifetime of personal experience with law enforcers into an organization that protects and serves the law enforcement officer. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Phil’s media savy was first tested in Los Angeles while working on several network series, including 21 Jump Street, Wiseguy and Hunter.

Phil LeConte

David Dierks

June Mellon

Kelly LeConte

David Dierks: Financial Officer The son of a career military officer with extensive law enforcement credentials, David Dierks has guided our organization’s finances through its humble beginnings to the stability and leadership it now enjoys. After Oscar Davila Joshua Meeks Trevor Davila Paul Kutak graduating from the University of Illinois, David worked in one of Los Angeles’ most prestigious law firms where he gained a legal and financial education that has proven invaluable to our growth. June Mellon: Administrative Officer June has been with NAVPO since its conception. A guiding force in its development, she has been instrumental in building strong relationships with educators and law enforcement leaders, as well as taking our enrollment to new heights. Her optimism and enthusiasm are a constant source of strength as we face each new challenge. Kelly LeConte: JPA Director Last year, Kelly assumed the leadership of the Junior Police Academy, one of the programs originally sponsored by NAVPO. Prior to joining JPA, LeConte was an Account Executive for the Henderson Tyner Art Co. in WinstonSalem, NC, working closely with national brands like Hanes, Hanes Her Way, Lovable Intimate Apparel and Wrangler. As well as 20 years of advertising and marketing experience, Kelly also is committed to carrying on her late father, Robert LeConte’s passionate commitment to the success of JPA. Paul Kutac Paul has been with our organization for many years. We recently welcomed him back after a consulting assignment with ESOMAR, an international marketing association based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He brings a wealth of accounting and administrative skills to our organization’s financial department. Oscar Davila Oscar joined the staff of the Junior Police Academy after working as a recruiter for the insurance and information technology industry for four years. His administrative and research abilities have been invaluable in the development of the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY. He is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University with a degree in Spanish/ Political Science. Joshua Meeks: Contributing Writer Joshua is a freelance writer, director of the Austin Writing Community and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in English. A prolific editorial contributor to many of our educational project, Joshua will continue to add his talents as a journalist and writer to upcoming initiatives. Trevor Davila We are proud to announce that Trevor Davila, an employee over the past two years, recently fulfilled his lifelong ambition and graduated from Texas A&M’s Fire Training Academy — considered to be the finest school of its kind in the world. Trevor now plans to continue his commitment to public safety as a professional fire fighter.

Trevor Davila shortly before graduating from the Texas A&M Fire Academy.

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NEWS BRIEFS Below is a summary of our organization’s benefits and services, the majority of which are available to law enforcement officers regardless of their rank, geographic location or affiliation with our organization.

HOMELAND DEFENSE CAMPAIGN

Our annual Public Awareness Campaign is a nationwide effort to make officer safety a priority. The centerpiece of our educational effort has been the creation of a stationhouse poster. This year, the poster pays tribute to local law enforcement’s role in fighting the war on terrorism. The poster also informs officers of the new educational resources found on PoliceUS A.com -including FEMA’s “EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM” and the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY.

LINE-OF-DUTY DEATH BENEFIT

The only organization to offer this benefit free to any police officer who applies — our exclusive coverage affords officers the comfort of knowing their loved ones will be provided for if tragedy strikes. Pursuant to our goal to extend this coverage to every law enforcer who wishes to enroll, PPF will continue to offer this benefit at no cost. For information about past recipients, visit our website.

GROUP ENROLLMENT PROGRAM In an effort to extend PPF’s $10,000 Accidental Line-of-Duty Death Benefit to as many eligible officers as possible, PPF encourages group submissions for enrollment. To date, PPF has welcomed group submissions from many departments, including: Nevada Highway Patrol; Maryland State Police; Hoover Police Dept., Hoover, AL and Phillipsburg Police Dept., Phillipsburg, NJ. See page XX for details.

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NEWS BRIEFS Below is a summary of our organization’s benefits and services, the majority of which are available to law enforcement officers regardless of their rank, geographic location or affiliation with our organization.

FEMA’S “EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM” Working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Police Protective Fund & NAVPO have launched a yearlong campaign to promote and encourage law enforcement officers to enroll in FEMA’s “EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM”. Because of the importance of this information, NAVPO & PPF are making access and knowledge of this course a top priority -- promoting the course through publications, news releases, a promotional poster and a high-profile link from our website (PoliceUSA.com).

LAW ENFORCER’S SURVIVAL CD ROM Police Protective Fund is proud to announce that more than 400 police and sheriff departments have requested our timely new educational resource, the “Law Enforcer’s Survival CD rom”. Packed with multi-media, this interactive tool draws upon the hardearned wisdom of law enforcement veterans from across the country. Our special thanks in the creation of this video to A&E’s Bill Kurtis, and the Police Protective Fund’s distinguished law enforcement Advisory Board: Sam Cox, Dennis Haley and Suzanne D’Ambrose.

IRS APPROVAL The Police Protective Fund has been designated a 501 c3 non-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service. This recent ruling by the IRS makes contributions to PPF tax deductible.

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NEWS BRIEFS Below is a summary of our organization’s benefits and services, the majority of which are available to law enforcement officers regardless of their rank, geographic location or affiliation with our organization.

ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY PPF is pleased to announce it will host and administer the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY, a law enforcement educational provider. Formerly a division of the Smith & Wesson Academy, the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY recently found itself looking for a new home when management at S&W de-emphasized training. As NAVPO & the Police Protective Fund were already in the process of developing web-based training courses, it was a natural for our organizations to assume operation of this important educational resource for law enforcement officers.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES Police officers can follow important legislation impacting the law enforcement profession by visiting our website at www.PoliceProtectiveFund.org. Officers are also encouraged to contact our Legislative Liaison, Randy Anderson with any concern or questions regarding federal legislation. Write or call: Police Protective Fund DC Office, Attn: Randy Anderson, 2020 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 949 Washington, DC 20006, (202) 638-4715.

BILL KURTIS PRODUCTIONS A&E’s “Investigative Reports” In conjunction with Bill Kurtis and Kurtis Productions, the Police Protective Fund is proud to present the documentary “Cop Counselors” from the popular A&E series “Investigative Reports”. The documentary introduces three extraordinary individuals who are working to change the stigma of cops seeking help. By telling their stories, this remarkable video has already helped thousands of officers find the help they need. Promoted through a nationwide public awareness campaign, “Cop Counselors” is available free to all law enforcement agencies and departments.

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NEWS BRIEFS Below is a summary of our organization’s benefits and services, the majority of which are available to law enforcement officers regardless of their rank, geographic location or affiliation with our organization.

LAW ENFORCER SAFETY MONTH

Although officer safety is a year round responsibility, each November “Law Enforcer Safety Month” focuses special attention on this issue — providing law enforcement agencies with a platform for reflecting on the importance of safety training. Last year, nearly 400 participated in this educational initiative.

CONFERENCE 2001 The National Association of Veteran Police Officers’ 2001 Conference in Las Vegas (Dec. 1-3) was an opportunity for the group’s leadership to formally gather and outline goals for the future. The Conference was also an opportunity for the group’s leadership to meet with fundraisers to coordinate and oversee the national campaigns.

POLICEUSA.COM PPF is proud to host one of the largest, most comprehensive law enforcement websites – PoliceUSA.com. Rich in educational resources for law enforcers, PoliceUSA.com, along with PoliceProtectiveFund.org have established PPF at the forefront of this powerful new medium. With the recent addition of the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY.org, our leadership as an online educator is set to grow at the same accelerated pace as the internet itself.

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Free $10,000 Line-of-Duty Death Benefit

ARE YOU COVERED?

The only organization to offer this benefit free to any police officer who applies — the Police Protective Fund’s exclusive coverage affords officers the comfort of knowing their loved ones will be provided for if tragedy strikes. Coverage provides a free $10,000 Line-ofDuty Death Benefit to an enrolled officer’s named beneficiary in the event the officer is killed while on duty.

Steps for Submitting Group Application In an effort to extend this important benefit to as many eligible officers as possible, PPF permits departments to enroll as a group. Follow these steps to submit multiple applications: 1. On department letterhead list: a. Each officer’s complete name b. Mailing address (department’s mailing address is sufficient) c. Beneficiary (if name is not provided, benefit will be paid to next of kin) 2. Provide a contact person from the department, in the event there are questions regarding the application. 3. Fax list to 800-227-1042 or mail to PPF, P.O. Box 684068, Austin, TX 684068. If questions, call 1-512-476-1042. To date, PPF has welcomed group submissions from many departments, including: Nevada Highway Patrol; Maryland State Police; Hoover Police Dept., Hoover, AL and Phillipsburg Police Dept., Phillipsburg, NJ. For information about past recipients, visit our website at www.PoliceProtectiveFund.org

In a dangerous world...a little peace of mind.

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Line-of-Duty Death Benefit Terms ENROLL TODAY To apply for our $10,000 Lineof-Duty Death Benefit, simply fill out the from below and fax to 800-227-1042 Policy Information The policy is issued by Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (1750 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2195 Policy Number: (9398-001) Career Enrollment Term Each year an enrolled officer’s coverage is automatically renewed until the enrolled officer retires or is no longer eligible as defined in the policy. NAVPO reserves the right to discontinue coverage at any time by notifying enrolled officer and/or their department in writing that the coverage has been discontinued. The complete policy is available for review online at www.PoliceProtectiveFund.org. Coverage becomes effective upon receipt of confirmation letter. Applicant must be a sworn, active duty law enforcement officer under the age of 70. Military police are ineligible. Retain your confirmation document, which you will receive by mail within three weeks. In the event of a claim, it will be the beneficiary’s responsibility to submit the document along with a certified Death Certificate. If enrolled officer has not designated a beneficiary, the benefit will be paid to the officer’s next of kin as defined under state law.

Application for Free $10,000 Line-of-Duty Death Benefit ______________________________________________________________________________________

____ Yes, I wish to enroll for this free benefit. (Please print clearly, thanks!) ____ I am separately submitting a Group Enrollment Application for my department.

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FEATURED COURSES:

National Association of Veteran Police Officers and the Police Protective Fund Dramatically Expands Educational Resources National Association of Veteran Police Officers and the Police Protective Fund are pleased to announce the acquisition of the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY, a law enforcement educational provider.

Formally a Division of the Smith & Wesson Academy Formerly a division of the Smith & Wesson Academy, the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY found itself looking for a new home when management at S&W de-emphasized training. As the NAVPO and the Police Protective Fund were already in the process of developing web-based training courses, it was a natural for our organizations to assume operation of this important educational resource for law enforcement officers.

Vital and Timely Courses “We are delighted to bring these two great organizations together to provide the law enforcement community with vital and timely courses that will contribute to the professional growth of every police officer,” said OPA Administrator David Dierks. “We welcome the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY to the NAVPO family and look forward to working with our new colleagues.”

Training for the 21st Century “One reason we’re so excited about hosting the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY is that it will allow us to bring the experts straight to officers via the internet,” says NAVPO Special Consultant Jim Lyde. “As the service develops, we can deliver up-to-minute training courses, so that officers aren’t learning dated tactics and technologies. Our hope is that these courses will provide officers the opportunity to better prepare themselves for their vital role in our everchanging world.”

Web-based Training Courses Over the months to come, we will be working with our current faculty and law enforcement experts across the country as we develop the site’s content and technical infrastructure. While all the course are currently available as electronic documents, it is our goal to have each course upgraded to an online, interactive environment before the end of the year. The website for the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY can be reached at www.OnlinePoliceAcademy.org, or home site, PoliceUSA.com.

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A CONSORTIUM OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINERS FEATURED COURSES:

Our organization is excited to work with the Academy’s founder, former officer Bill Clede. We are also proud to welcome the impressive list of law enforcement trainers, each considered an expert in the subject they are teaching.

An Accomplished Group of Instructors Bill Clede: Retired Cpl., Windsor (CT) Police Department

Allan Skrocki. Deputy Chief, Grosse Ile Township Police Department, Michigan

Carl Franklin, Director, Admin. of Justice Program, Cloud County (KS) Community College.

Tom Raines, Senior Deputy Sheriff, Escambia County, Florida

Anthony M. Januzelli: Retired Firearms Instructor, Norristown PA Police Department

Richard L. Davis: Retired Lt. Brockton, MA Police Department

Greg O’Hara, Emergency Medical Service Concepts for WMD

Jeffrey Bailey, Deputy Sheriff, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Dept, Birmingham AL

Tony L. Jones: Police Officer, Ohio

Neal Trainman, Director of Training Law Enforcement Training Network

Roger Fulton: Retired Capt, New York State Police

Paul Thrash, Criminal Justice Instructor, Troy State University, Florida

For more information about course certification, visit OnlinePoliceAcademy.org or PoliceUSA.com

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LAW ENFORCER SURVIVAL CD ROM AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FROM THE LEADERSHIP OF THE POLICE PROTECTIVE FUND Police Protective Fund is proud to announce an exciting new educational resource for police and sheriff's departments -- the "Law Enforcer Survival CD rom". Packed with multi-media, this interactive tool draws upon the hardearned wisdom of law enforcement veterans from across the country. Our special thanks in the creation of this video to A&E's Bill Kurtis, and the Police Protective Fund's distinguished law enforcement Advisory Board: Sam Cox, Dennis Haley and Suzanne D'Ambrose. NEARLY 400 POLICE DEPARTMENTS have requested this educational resource since it was released in the summer of 2001.

YES, I WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE “LAW ENFORCER SURVIVAL CD ROM”

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This important new educational resource provides critical safety and survival information that is essential to law enforcement professionals. Chiefs and Sheriff’s may request a free copy using this form.

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FAX request to: 1-800-227-1042.

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FAX CD rom request form to 800-227-1042

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Department

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WHAT’S INSIDE:

LAW ENFORCER SURVIVAL CD ROM SHARES WITH YOUR DEPARTMENT THE KEYS TO AVOIDING THE “SEVEN DEADLY MISTAKES” MADE BY LAW ENFORCERS.

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SPECIAL PUBLIC AWARENESS SUPPLIMENT

The Chief of Police “We wanted students and officers to interact in a positive, educational setting. The Junior Police Academy provided a place for us to do that.

CHIEF PATRICK FULLER & CADETS AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT

“Our students are curious about how a police department works and our officers are excited to be sharing something that they love. Together they talk, they laugh and they get a chance to learn from one another. JPA alows officers and students to see each other as people rather than enemies. “I see officers in the stands at football games and students jumping out of the seats to say “Hi!” That type of understanding goes a

The students may not see it, but I do and so does the schools administration.-- the Junior Police Academy works.”

long way towards ensuring a safer school and community.

Chief Patrick Fuller, Austin Independent School District Police Department

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PRINCIPAL PATRICIA LYLE & CADETS LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL AUSTIN, TEXAS

The Principal “The Junior Police Academy is one of those programs that gets students excited. When they are excited, they come to school and stay involved. It gives us an opportunity to do our job and our SRO can truly be a mentor. “The students who have taken JPA have developed a relationship with our school resource officer that makes them feel comfortable going to the officer if there is a problem. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen the students talking to our SRO after school. JPA has helped build trust and respect.

“I think JPA needs to be in every middle school. I encourage all my peers to adopt the program.” Patricia Lyle, Lamar Middle School, Austin, Texas 2000

Texas State Middle School Principal of the Year

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Principal of the Year Finalist (N.A.S.S.P.)

(National Association of Secondary School Principals)

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OFFICER BEVERLY FRESHOUR & CADETS AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICE DEPARTMENT

The School Resource Officer “JPA is instrumental in changing the negative perceptions students have about police officers.” “The program provides an informal environment, where students feel safe approaching an officer without feeling intimidated.” Officer Beverly Freshour, Lamar Middle School Austin Independent School District Police Department What other officers are saying... "The kids take home an incredible memory that will always be associated with the field of law enforcement." Officers Jim Adams - Hanford, California “When you stand before a group of kids and speak about something you're passionate about, kids respond.” Officer James Taylor, Goshen Police Department, Ohio "JPA helps kids develop a healthy outlook towards their community." Officer John Clapp - White Settlement, Texas "Embraced as a cherished part of its school curriculum, the program bridges the tremendous gap between today's youth and law enforcement officers." Chief Thomas Clemons - Wrangell, Alaska

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(L TO R) OFFICER JAMES ADAMS, OFFICER JAMES TAYLOR, OFFICER SUZANNE D’AMBROSE, CHIEF THOMAS CLEMONS, OFFICER JOHN CLAPP, OFFICER DAREN MATTESON, CHIEF PATRICK FULLER, MIIKE MILLER, KELLY LECONTE NOT PICTURED: OFFICER MITCHELL GARCIA & SGT. THOMAS LONG

The Leadership The Junior Police Academy is privileged to work with a gifted and enthusiastic National Advisory Council. With their support, the Junior Police Academy’s educational materials now reach into every state, with nearly two hundred schools and police departments choosing JPA as their core youth program. While each of these accomplished professionals brings their unique talents to our program, their motives for participating can best be summerized by our newest addition to the Council, School Administrator Mike Miller: “Caring about the kids can have a waterfall effect. First you help the young people, then the parents see the police officer as something more than a cop -- before long the whole community is a better place.”

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Letter from the Director

Greetings! Benefiting from the success of community policing, JPA has helped transform the traditional role of the police officer into one of mentor and friend, while encouraging our young citizens to be partners, not adversaries, in building safer schools and communities. JPA uses the format of a police academy to train the community leaders of tomorrow – young people instilled with an appreciation for law enforcement and their role in society. KELLY LECONTE

A proven success in communities across the country -- JPA provides affordable programming resources that are simple to use and easy to adapt to your educational setting.

Varied Program Settings The program is available to schools and police departments in three distinct educational settings: Junior Police Academy Classroom (a full semester course for middle school & high school students) Junior Police Academy After School (an after-school program meeting once a week for 5 to 12 weeks) Junior Police Academy Summer Camp (a one-to-two week program offered in a camp setting) The Junior Police Academy Program Kit provides all the materials you will need to conduct any or all of our three programs. Choose the one that best suits your interests. Depending on your local resources and needs, we have fashioned a program to fit your community.

JPA DIRECTOR KELLY LECONTE RECEIVES A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM CHIEF C.O. BRADFORD (HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT) AFTER ADDRESSING HOUSTON’S GRADUATING JPA CADETS (CLASS #8).

The materials in this publication and on our website (JuniorPoliceAcademy.org) provide a detailed summary of the program; however if you have any questions, do not hesitate to call. We welcome the opportunity to answer any of your questions about the program. Good luck in your efforts! Kelly LeConte JPA Director

Junior Police Academy 1114 West 7th, Suite 3 Austin, Texas 78703 Phone 1-512.476-0336 Fa x 1-888-831-1042 E-mail: [email protected]

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The JPA Program Kit The Junior Police Academy Program Kit provides all the programming resources needed for hosting a program in your community. The JPA Program Kit includes: 1. INSTRUCTOR WORKBOOK Completely updated and expanded Instructor Workbook includes educational units, innovative cadet activities, video units and quizzes. 2. CADET HANDOUTS (MASTER COPY) Provides cadets an easy to follow overview of each lesson. 3. INSTRUCTOR SPORT SHIRT 4. JPA VIDEOS 5. JPA LEADERSHIP GUIDE Sharing the Junior Police Academy's unique approach to youth programming, Includes: • Program Schedules • Legal Release Forms • Student Applications • Sample Behavior Contract • Medical Release Form • Legal Liability Release Forms • Cadet Screening • Application Forms 6. SIX STEPS TO A BADGE Publication offers valuable advice for starting in a rewarding career.

KIT FEATURES: EASY TO USE INSTRUCTOR WORKBOOK The newly updated Instructor guide makes preparing and teaching JPA easy for busy SRO officers. INNOVATIVE CADET ACTIVITIES Take your cadets to the frontlines in the search for justice and public safety with exciting and engaging cadet activities. VIDEOS TAKE YOU BEHIND THE LINES Videos for both Instructors and cadets, our products will take you from the classroom to the streets. LEARN FROM EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAM LEADERS A virtual how-to guide to building a successful JPA in your community, our “Leadership Guide” & CD-Rom features law enforcers and educators who have pioneered our program across the country. NEW ANTI-TERRORISM UNITS Completely revised in 2002, the program materials include a special section on terrorism in America and law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to ensure public safety.

JPA PROGRAM KIT $595.00 TO ORDER, CALL 512-476-0336 OR VISIT JUNIORPOLICEACADEMY.ORG

The JPA Cadet Kit

Build group unity and reward excellence with the Junior Police Academy Cadet Kit! JPA T-SHIRT The fastest way to a student’s heart is with a JPA T-shirt. It’s also a great way for young people to tell the rest of the community about their involvement in the JPA program. Available in three adult sizes: S/M/L/XL, 50/50 cotton blend. PATCH Three inch, multicolored patch is c u s t o m embroidered with JPA's distinctive logo.

GRADUATION CERTIFICATE JPA Wall Certificate is a perfect way to award student achievement. NECKLACE PEN This pen is ideal for cadets to wear and use while in class. STICKER Gives cadets a way to display their involvement and support of JPA. CADET HANDBOOK The complete set of Cadet Handouts in a JPA Cadet 3ring binder.

JPA CADET KIT $29.95 TO ORDER, CALL 512-476-0336 OR VISIT JUNIORPOLICEACADEMY.ORG

An innovative collection of educational materials, JPA's “Youth Outreach Kit” includes “JPA Across America Interactive CD-ROM” and cadet publication, “How to be One of the Good Guys”. “JPA Across America Interactive CD Rom” focuses on exceptional individuals whose achievements in the Junior Police Academy provide inspiration and direction for anyone concerned with youth programming.

CADET BOOKLET

“How to be One of the Good Guys” is a full-color publication detailing the steps required to earn a badge. The booklet takes young people through the academy and on to the streets for an up close look at the skills needed to enforce the law.

A FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, INCLUDING: PUBLICATIONS, CD ROM, CADET BOOKLET.

NOTE: The Junior Police Academy has always made a portion of its educational materials free to police departments and schools. To date, JPA has satisfied over 1,700 requests for our “Youth Outreach Kit” from police & sheriff departments and schools.

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America Responds THE WAR ON TERRORISM IS NO LONGER CONFINED TO THE MILITARY AND FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. SEPTEMBER 11TH CRUELLY REVEALED JUST HOW DOMESTICATED TERRORISM HAS BECOME. WHILE THE ATTACKS ON AMERICA CULMINATED IN WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK CITY, THEY WERE PREMEDITATED IN PLACES LIKE VENICE, FLORIDA; EAGAN, MINNESOTA; SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA AND WAYNE, NEW JERSEY. THIS IS THE REALM OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT – AND WITH HUNDREDS OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS STILL LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES – THE THIN BLUE LINE NOW FINDS ITSELF ON COUNTER-TERRORISM’S FRONTLINE. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VETERAN POLICE OFFICERS AND THE POLICE PROTECTIVE FUND ARE COMMITTED TO RECOGNIZING AND EXPANDING THE AUTHORITY OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT – NOT ONLY AS FIRST RESPONDERS - BUT AS EQUALS IN THE MONUMENTAL TASK OF PREVENTING FURTHER ATTACKS. UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO GATHER INTELLIGENCE AND INVESTIGATE THESE NEW HOME BASED TERRORISTS, THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL POLICE IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM IS CRITICAL. AFTER ALL, WHAT IS “HOMELAND DEFENSE” IF NOT THE LOCAL POLICE? PHIL LECONTE EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SINCE SEPT. 11TH, WE HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERTS AND FEMA TO HELP THE NATION’S LAW ENFORCERS FACE DOMESTIC TERRORISM. THE FOLLOWING PAGES PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE ONGOING EFFORTS.

America Responds LAW ENFORCEMENT’S MOMENT TO ACT

BY SR. SGT SAM COX (RET), SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER As police officers we often deal with society’s darkest and most disturbing secrets. We know that it is our duty to handle these situations with strength and dignity so that others will not have to. Even those of us most hardened by our years on the streets, however, could not escape the heartbreak and bewilderment that followed the tragic events of September 11th. When the shock of the attacks passed, many Americans realized that they are not untouchable, that there are people who will hurt indiscriminately and without cause. This change in attitude has led to a dramatic increase in law enforcement related legislation being discussed and acted upon at the Capitol. For police officers, this change in attitude means an opportunity to honor the lives of those who died by making this country a safer place to live.

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Now that we have finally been given the floor and people are taking the time to listen, it’s important that we push for essential law enforcement programs and avoid a situation where scared people spend our nation’s resources on every harebrained safety scheme that is introduced in Congress. We level headed lawenforcers need to ban together and tell this country’s leaders where our dollars can best be spent to ensure the safety of our citizens and our way of life.

I am sure that we could, if given the opportunity, produce a massive list of changes that need to be made if we wish to make our country a safer place to live. But if we choose to fight on too many fronts, we’ll get nothing done. If we’re going to fight, let’s fight for a few changes that everyone can get behind- cops, citizens and politicians alike. Criminal Analysis Our first order of business should be to push for more enabling legislation. That is, legislation that lets us do our jobs. In particular, I’m talking about criminal analysis. In the past, our opponents (who definitely know how to play the political game) spun the term criminal analysis, calling it racial profiling or giving it some other narrow definition in an attempt to turn public favor against it. They ignored the fact that many issues other than race are used when determining who is most likely to commit a crime. By focusing on the race issue, they were able to convince politicians and the public that criminal analysis is bad. That’s just foolishness and for once we may have a chance to show that not only does criminal analysis work, it’s legal and people want it. The way I see it, criminal analysis is no more than an extension of an officers god given senses. When computer databases calculate characteristics most closely associated with offenders, these calculations are no more than an extension of an officer’s brain. Law Enforcement Technology It is difficult to justify the cost of embracing every new technology that is presented as a support for law enforcers. But there is absolutely no excuse for our failure to completely embrace at least a few of the new tools that are out there. The two that seem to be the most important and the most effective are DNA fingerprinting and surveillance cameras equipped with face recognition software. DNA fingerprinting, while expensive initially, will pay for itself a thousand times over once adopted. When we can eliminate the legal and

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scientific doubt still presented by traditional fingerprints, everyone will save time, effort and money. Face identification software will help us to catch those criminals who know how to beat the system. These careful fugitives avoid those situations that would allow us to get close to them. But they cannot, unless they hide away forever, avoid the tireless eye of the surveillance camera. Even the most elusive of criminals will have to come out somewhere and if we are watching, we’ll get’ em. Today’s law enforcement technology is essential and refusal to adopt it is a sure way to encourage aggressors. The criminals are using advanced technology and we better do the same if we want to keep up. National I.D. Card LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY TODAY IS ESSENTIAL AND REFUSAL TO ADOPT IT IS A SURE WAY TO E N C O U R A G E AGGRESSORS

Time and time again potential criminals have been apprehended because they made the mistake of ignoring traffic laws. It isn’t hard to understand, people who are willing to break the big rules hardly notice the little ones. Stop signs, speed limits, no right on red – it is here that we have the greatest chance of stopping potential criminals because it is here that they are most likely to make a mistake. A national I.D. card is the first step towards catching those criminals who present Today’s law enforcement technology is themselves to officer scrutiny essential and refusal to adopt it is a sure through traffic mistakes. Behind that card we need a way to encourage aggressors. The criminals universal system through are using advanced technology and we which law enforcers can share information. better do the same if we want to keep up. Imagine if we were all connected, law enforcers from all over the country - municipal, county, federal –no arguments over jurisdiction, just cops working together. Imagine that you could touch a button and see that a person was driving with a suspended license from a state 1500 miles away or that a federal warrant had been issued on this person but never served. When making a traffic stop with that type of information at our disposal, we might be able to catch that little quirk that says, ‘Hey, something isn’t right here, this guy doesn’t fit.” With that type of information, we might be able to hold onto those criminals who would have otherwise driven away with a speeding ticket and a laugh at our expense. Strict Enforcement of Immigration Law Depending on where you live, this issue may not seem like an everyday concern, but I’ll tell you that for a large percentage of officers, it is. Because we have been so relaxed about enforcing our visas and protecting our borders, there is an undue financial strain on the system and that strain is definitely affecting our ability to do a good job. We can’t afford to have open borders. When we do, all public services suffer, especially law enforcement. Until immigrants have signed in at the border and are prepared to pay the same taxes that you do, they don’t deserve the same privileges that you enjoy.

The Heritage Foundation has published an excellent action plan entitled “Defending the American Homeland”. To receive a copy, visit www.Heritage.org.

The Need to Act I’ve said in the past that the best session of Congress is one when they leave law enforcement alone. I now think that the tables have turned and its time to tinker with the system a bit. Believe me, I share this nation’s concern for privacy. And immigration is not bad, it just needs to be better controlled so that we can anticipate our growth and prepare accordingly. I think that the best government is the least government. But there are times when you have to have rules and there are scarier times when you have to enhance what you’ve already got.

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NAVPO JOINS FEMA TO PROMOTE IMPORTANT NEW COURSE ON TERRORISM Working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Police Protective Fund & NAVPO have launched a yearlong campaign to promote and encourage law enforcement officers to enroll in FEMA’s “EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TERRORISM”. A Top Priority Because of the importance of this information, NAVPO & PPF are making access and knowledge of this course a top priority -- promoting the course through publications, news releases, a promotional poster and a high-profile link from our website (PoliceUSA.com). “I want to congratulate NAVPO in being the first major law enforcement group to recognize this course and highlight it to the national police community,” stated FEMA Director, Joe Allbaugh. “I hope others will follow NAVPOs lead in educating and preparing first responders on terrorism.”

“I want to congratulate NAVPO in being the first major law enforcement group to recognize this course and highlight it to the national police community.” Director Joe Allbaugh, FEMA

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Vital Source of Information The course is a vital source of information for all first responders and includes a wealth of critical information regarding terrorism and its impact on the safety of law enforcement officers. A self-study course, it is designed to provide a general introduction to first responder awareness at the scene of a potential terrorist incident. “What’s unique about this course” says Allbaugh, “is a fundamental awareness of terrorism: What it is, how to recognize it and how to prepare for it. With that awareness, first responders are safer and better prepared.”

To learn more, visit PoliceUSA.com

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Training is Invaluable “I have always felt that training officers is the most important function of any police department,” adds NAVPO Special Consultant Jim Lyde. “Training is invaluable for officers both young and old. It’s vital to help officers reach that goal of, “Protect and Serve.” A Gold Mine of Information “For the police officer concerned about the dangers that terrorism represents to his safety -’Emergency Response to Terrorism’ is a gold mine of information,” says Lyde. “This course will help officers prepare for the possibility of being a first responder to incidents of terrorism. As we all know, being an officer means long stretches of boredom, punctuated by infrequent explosions of extreme stress. This course will help officers prepare for the really big crisis, when lack of preparation means that people might die.“ “Courses like this help officers to visualize the scenarios they may face before they face them. By Jim Lyde planning their responses to a variety of situations before they arise, officers will “For the police officer concerned about the be better prepared to deal with the situations in which all order breaks dangers that terrorism represents to his down,” explains Lyde.

safety -- ‘Emergency Response to Terrorism’ is a gold mine of information.”

Every Officer’s Responsibility “We are not miracle workers and we cannot solve every problem. But it is Jim Lyde, NAVPO Special Consultant every officer’s responsibility to prepare as best they can for the dangers that lay ahead. I’m confident that FEMA’s ’Emergency Response to Terrorism’ will help them to do just that. Law enforcers who wish to take the course or simply review the material, can do so online at www.FEMA.gov or can link directly to the site at www.PoliceUSA.com Certificate of Completion There is a final examination, located at the end of the course materials that will test the knowledge gained from the course. To receive an NFA Certificate of Completion, the completed examination form is mailed to the address provided on the form. Law enforcers must score 70 percent or higher in order to receive the certificate. Upon successful completion, certificates will be mailed within six to eight weeks.

The internet, postcards & posters have been used to promote the course. For more information about course certification, visit www.PoliceUSA.com

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e, as a nation, have suffered a collective sorrow. Whether we were watching it on television from two thousand miles away, or we were in Manhattan when the first plane struck the World Trade Center, we all had a stake in the attacks of 9-11. We all experienced grief and bewilderment, but as time passed it is now possible to make it through a day without constantly thinking about the attacks.

Who Will Stand Guard Tomorrow? by Officer Suzanne D’Ambrose Senior Advisory Board Member

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However, there are some who have not been able to recover, many of whom are police officers, firefighters and civilians who were at or near ground zero during and after the attacks. For these men and women, the healing process is complicated by severe cases of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Counselors are receiving calls daily from the public safety workers unable to shake the gruesome images waiting for them every time they close their eyes. This inability to let go of those images and feelings is forcing many officers to leave their posts because stress and fatigue are interfering with their jobs. And they aren’t the only ones leaving. There are other officers, veterans with twenty-five years of duty served, who are leaving the force as well. These qualified veterans may have stayed on for The stress & fatigue linger. another five or ten years, but after the attacks, many have decided that this a good time to move along and try something different. Whatever their reasons, we all start to worry when good cops leave. Someone asked me the other day if I thought it was best for all involved if those who are suffering too much to do a good job would just go ahead and retire. While I’m not a counselor, I do know that we need to make certain all options have been exhausted before an officer walks out the door. Specifically, we need more counselors out there, both in the police departments and in the academies. Above all, we must offer both the opportunity and the strength to talk out their problems. Once they’ve been given the opportunity to grieve, without the fear that they will be seen as weak or unfit, then they will be in a better position to know if they can still be a benefit to law enforcement.

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Despite this crisis in the ranks, the events of September 11th have had one surprising effect. Here in New Jersey and across the country, there are scores of new recruits showing up to test for one or two patrol positions. Even more reassuring to me, is the excitement of young people I meet who are now anxious to get out there and do their part. While the scars of 9/11 are still healing, it is reassuring to know that there is a new generation of young citizens ready to take up the colors and fight.

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he terrorist attacks of September 11 affected all aspects of U.S. law enforcement, including my work at the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement.

Initial Changes Just after the attacks, we were all forced to Dennis Haley & the Florida Keys’ develop alternative vulnerable coastline. methods for investigating the relatively unfamiliar crime of terrorism.

• All casework not directly linked to the attacks was suspended and all personnel was directed to investigate any activity that may have been tied to the terrorists. • FDLE established the Office of Special Investigations to funnel all information concerning the terrorists and disseminate it to law enforcement agencies all over the state. Changes I Could Do Without Some of the other changes that continue to affect us are not so easy to embrace: • The duty agent must wear rubber gloves and a mask when retrieving the mail. Mail without a return address or suspicious boxes are opened outside the office. • As drug smugglers find themselves unable to cross the tighter Mexico/Texas border, their usual routes, many of them are rerouting through Southern Florida.

Changes - Post 9/11 by Special Agent Dennis Haley Senior Advisory Board Member

Changes Here to Stay While things are slowly returning to normal, there are a few changes that are most likely here to stay: • In each region select agents are now assigned to do nothing but review and gather intelligence on terrorists, while Special Task forces made up of U.S. Customs, FDLE, FBI, border patrol, and local police have been established to respond to any threat or suspicious activity. Changes Long Over Due Before 9-11 there was a tendency to hide sensitive information until the last minute. For instance, it was only after the World Trade Center attacks that officials discovered that four of the September 11th hijackers had been stopped for speeding at various times. If police officers had known that the FBI was looking for the men, law enforcement officials would have had a better chance at tailing them — and perhaps uncovering the terror plot. Information is now flowing freely between the federal and local agencies. Under a directive issued by Attorney General John Ashcroft, the FBI has begun posting thousands of names of individuals identified by intelligence agencies as “suspected terrorists” but not charged with any U.S. crime on the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), a powerful FBI-sponsored law enforcement database. Accessible to 650,000 federal state and local law enforcement officers, the NCIC fields as many as 3.3

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million queries a day, the vast majority during routine traffic stops. Finally, local officers have the right to know if they’re about to give a traffic ticket to someone who may have been trained to kill. Under the new system terrorist suspects cannot be detained if there is no criminal warrant filed against them, but the NCIC will give the inquiring officer specific instructions about what to do — for instance, call the local FBI office and stall for time until agents can get to the scene and begin tailing their quarry. This is a powerful new tool for law enforcers and a welcome change.

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Cop Stress

Police Officers are eight times more likely to die by their own hand than by homicide, a study by University of Buffalo epidemiologists has shown. The study suggests that the biggest reason for the high rate is because officers think they have nowhere to go for confidential help when personal problems or job stress overwhelm them. In an effort to encourage suicide awareness training and stress management for law enforcers, PPF provides the following services and educational resources:

COP STRESS ARTICLES: A&E’S “COP COUNSELORS” COURTESY OF BILL KURTIS PRODUCTIONS PAGE 42 BILL KURTIS INTERVIEW PAGE 43 SURVIVING STREET PATROL BY VETERAN POLICE OFFICER STEVE ALBRECHT PAGE 44 COPSHOCK BY ALLEN R. KATES PAGE 45

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A&E’S BILL KURTIS ONCE AGAIN LENDS HIS SUPPORT TO OUR ANNUAL LAW ENFORCER SAFETY INITIATIVE In an effort to combat the debilitating effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among law enforcers, the Police Protective Fund, in conjunction with Bill Kurtis and Kurtis Productions, is proud to offer "Cop Counselors" from the popular A&E series "Investigative Reports". This timely documentary examines how police officers are exposed to more traumatic experiences in a few months on the job than most people experience in a lifetime. Yet despite the stress, relatively few seek the professional help of therapists, counselors or psychologists. And sometimes, as with the rash of police suicides in New York City in the late 1990's, the consequences can be tragic.

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"Cop Counselors" introduces three extraordinary individuals who are working to change the stigma of cops seeking help. By telling their stories, this remarkable video has already helped thousands of officers find the help they need. It is the Police Protective Fund’s and Bill Kurtis’ hope that by sharing this video with officers nationwide, we will help spread the message that when you are suffering, the strong thing to do, the smart thing to do, is to get help!

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“Cop Counselors” from A&E’s Investigative Reports.

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The following is an interview with Bill Kurtis regarding Cop Counselors and the Police Protective Fund’s efforts to distribute this video nationwide. By Joshua Meeks There must be thousands of possible topics for a show like yours. Why did you choose cops and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Because it was such an overriding problem among police. They called it combat fatigue during WWII. Then they came up with PTSD to apply to men who were traumatized by their wartime experiences. The VA arranged group therapy sessions where soldiers came together to share. Our show is a way to short circuit that process. It brings people together without bringing them together, if you know what I mean. It sounds funny, television is often criticized, but it really is a great way to learn. You can see what someone else is going through. Television can communicate from one unit to another, one city to another. Police Officers with PTSD can get counseling, but frankly the healing power is in listening to other officers tell their story. When an officer hears one of his colleagues expressing feelings similar to his own, it helps to relieve the pressure. We wanted this project to speak to those officers who might not recognize their illness.

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this issue?

We recently got back from Columbine where we did the third year anniversary episode. What we found was that everyone in the community is suffering from a form of PTSD, from the Supreme Court justice who was running the investigation to the families of those killed. It just doesn’t go away.

The message of “Cop Counselors” is that like those civilians at Columbine, police officers have to realize that they too are vulnerable. You said “problem solvers,” before. Police officers are expected to be heroes. They are expected to save others by running into It’s incredibly important that every police fire. It’s terribly We look for problem frustrating when it department in the country show this tape solvers to fill the role doesn’t happen that because too many officers are unable to of Police Officer. way, when they can’t Problem solvers are solve every problem. accept their limitations. Providing this not always They see the worst of tape to department’s is as valuable as comfortable going to the worst. It’s someone else and bulletproof vests. incredibly important saying that they have that every police unit in a problem. the country show this tape because too many officers are unable to accept their limitations. Did you attempt to direct the message of Cop Counselors to the families and friends of cops What do you think of NAVPO’s effort to -- people who may be able to encourage them distribute Cop Counselors to police officers? to share their feelings?

So what is “Cop Counselors’” message for law enforcers?

It’s as valuable as bulletproof vests. Efforts like this will help to shield the psychology of police officers. When officers see this program, they will learn to recognize the PTSD warning signs in themselves and others. If you know the signs and are willing to speak up when you see them, you may save an officer’s life.

Look, you’re not invincible and you don’t have to be. You don’t have to take it home with you. I have a son who is schizophrenic and the most comforting thing that the doctors say to me is, ‘you’re not to blame. You didn’t cause the problem. ’ That’s the message for me that got through.

Watching this video and learning more about PTSD is just as important as learning techniques of selfdefense. If an officer doesn’t find ways to deal with the frustrating ills of society, he and his family will suffer when he carries his troubles home at the end of the day.

Yes, you described it nicely. My definition of journalism is to communicate problems to intelligent people who are going to solve those problems.

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Cop Stress SURVIVING STREET PATROL AUTHOR AND VETERAN POLICE OFFICER STEVE ALBRECHT DISCUSSES HIS BOOKS, NAVPO AND THE FUTURE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING by Joshua Meeks Police officers are a tight knit group and if you plan to tell them something they don’t want to hear, you’d better send a police officer to do it. Steve Albrecht, a veteran of the San Diego Police Department and a talented writer, has been filling that role for nearly twenty years. He has written extensively about the kind of practical, no-nonsense law enforcement tactics that keep officers alive and on the streets. Unfortunately, there are a lot of officers out there who don’t want to be told that they need to change their ways. But Steve’s advice isn’t the same stale, technical style found in many law enforcement manuals. In fact, he writes in such a loose, stand-around-after-your-shift way, that even stubborn fourth and fifth year officers can learn from it. Steve Albrecht

During his time with the SDPD, Albrecht wrote a column for his union paper, The Informant. Entitled, “Street Work” his column addressed the types of issues that experienced officers might overlook. From the simple act of buckling your safety belt to dangerous dealings with methamphetamine “Officers often have no idea what support is available to them.” addicts, his advice is directed at those simple, no-brainer mistakes that get officers killed. When publications like Police Magazine, Police and Security News and Law and Order Magazine recognized the benefits of Albrecht’s work, his advice found a national stage. “It’s the small details that will save your life,” Albrecht replies when asked what piece of advice seems the most relevant for today’s police officers. Along with John Morrison (a man that Albrecht describes as a tactical genius), Albrecht wrote “Contact and Cover” a book that analyzes law enforcement tactics and is still used at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. “John’s idea was a simple one but it works. When two officers are working together, one talks to the suspect while the other watches his partner.” This type of pairing seems simple Supplement Your Training: Albrecht’s enough, but when done with books “Streetwork” and “Surviving Street a rigid attention to protocol, a bad decision is half as likely Patrol” are available on Amazon.com. to be made. The result is a Also look to find his courses at greater level of safety for the community, the officers and ONLINEPOLICEACADEMY.org the suspect. Since retiring from the force in 1999, Albrecht has been president of a threat management firm that specializes in workplace violence. “There were 675 homicides attributed to workplace violence last year. Although that may not sound like many, the dark numbers are the unreported cases of threats, vandalism and sabotage.” One of Albrecht’s responsibilities with the firm is to teach a four-hour class in which police officers learn how to deal with workplace violence issues. “People who hate their jobs will fight to the death to keep them even though they are miserable. What officers have to realize is that when they walk into a workplace violence situation, the suspect knows the environment better than the responding officer. He knows the hiding places, the weapons and the escape routes.” When asked about NAVPO’s efforts to distribute the Bill Kurtis production, “Cop Counselors,” Albrecht was fully supportive. “Spreading the word about cop counseling helps prevent suicides by officers who have no idea what resources are available to them.” Citing as an example, SDPD’s confidential counseling program F.O.C.U.S., Albrecht says the program allows officers to take personal responsibility for their mental health. “Before FOCUS, we lost a lot of cops after tragic events, including a 1978 airline crash, killing about 170 people. Eight cops retired due to stress over that incident. But in 1984, after James Huberty killed 21 people at a nearby McDonalds, mostly little kids, we didn’t lose a single officer to stress. FOCUS was instrumental after that tragedy in providing counseling and retaining officers.”

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“COPSHOCK” BY ALLEN R. KATES By Joshua Meeks When there is trouble, police officers are called first. They respond because that’s their job, because that’s what they do. But the things they see, the messes they clean up before anyone else sees them, those aren’t always so easy to forget. Of the hundreds of officers and rescue personnel who first responded to the Oklahoma City bombing, eight have already committed suicide. Experts are predicting that 1 in 29 of the first responders to the World Trade Center attacks will commit suicide. The numbers are tragic and they can be blamed, almost without exception, on an illness called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “PTSD is a greater cop killer than all the guns ever fired at police officers.” Those fifteen words sit astride the cover of Allen R. Kates book, “CopShock” and they bear all the power of a loaded weapon. While the violent nature of a police officer’s job is responsible for a number of cop deaths every year, a far greater number of cops take their own lives. “Police Officers who have experienced crisis situations try to medicate themselves to deal with the feelings,” Kates explains. “The traumatic images and horror get locked in their minds and it’s very difficult to deal with.” According to Kates, alcohol, drug use, gambling and eating disorders are a number of ways in which police officers attempt to self medicate. Unfortunately, these methods are never effective and many cops can’t handle the pain.

Available at www.CopShock.com.

“The traumatic images and horror get locked in their minds and it’s very difficult to deal with.”

To write “CopShock”, Kates conducted six years of research, consulted 200 psychological studies and performed hundreds of interviews with officers, therapists and hospital administrators. The resulting message that clearly resounds throughout the book is that police officers need to talk out their problems. They need to share their feelings and open a path through which their pain can be released. Allen’s belief in this therapy is so sincere and unwavering that he fired the publisher who wanted him to charge $35 for each copy of “CopShock”. “The cops I interviewed were really suffering and they trusted me to get their stories out to the public and other officers.” At great expense to himself, Kates self-published the book and keeps the price low so that any officer can afford it. Today, “CopShock” is recognized as the premier text on cops with PTSD. It is featured at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C. and a number of domestic and international agencies have cited Kates for his efforts to help stop one of the greatest killers of police officers. Kates and his book were recently featured prominently in the Bill Kurtis production, “Cop Counselors” (available free from PPF, see page 28). According to Kates there is a clear message in both the book and video. “It gives officers permission to seek help. It gives them permission to break down the wall of silence and say, ‘Hey, it’s not that I’m weak if I talk, it’s that I’m strong if I talk.”

Allen R. Kates

Truth, Honesty and Eye-Opening Emotion Detective William H. Martin (Ret.) was the inspiration for “CopShock” and wrote the Foreword for the book. In part, here is what he says: “For most of my police years, I was addicted to Det. William H. Martin alcohol and prescription drugs. I often had suicidal thoughts and once tried to kill myself. I didn’t realize that my exposure to frequent trauma was causing PTSD. Fortunately, I have benefited from counseling and am now in recovery. But maybe if I had this book when I was a rookie cop the quality of my life would have been better. “I have never read a book with so much truth, honesty, eye-opening emotion and problem identification as “CopShock”. This book will begin the healing process for thousands of dedicated, active-duty officers. These officers have decades of service left to perform, yet do not know that the cumulative effects of PTSD have taken a heavy toll on them. Even retired officers, once they identify their symptoms, will begin to heal.” For over thirty-three years, Detective Martin served as an emergency services provider — two years in ambulance service, two years in volunteer fire service, four years in the United States Coast Guard, two years as an LAPD patrol officer and twenty-three years as a detective.

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National Association of Veteran Police Officers and the Police Protective Fund are pleased to announce the acquisition of the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY, a law enforcement educational provider.

Vital and Timely Courses “We are delighted to bring these two great organizations together to provide the law enforcement community with vital and timely courses that will contribute to the professional growth of every police officer,” said OPA Administrator David Dierks. “We welcome the ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY to the NAVPO family and look forward to working with our new colleagues.” ONLINE POLICE ACADEMY can be found at OnlinePoliceAcademy.org or through PoliceUSA.com.

For more information about our courses, visit PoliceUSA.com or OnlinePoliceAcademy.org

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