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New Cop Cars Arrive

Kevin Vermillion — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:43:15 +0000

Very happy for the cities of Montgomery and Atlanta that this equipment has arrived safely. Great story that started with the generosity of so many agencies back in December at the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute, and continued with Chief Kevin Billiot paying it forward by giving some of the equipment to a neighboring department.

Incredibly proud of our brothers in the Blue Knights for their role in getting these cars to their new home and for all the agencies that took a part in making these communities safer through the donation of surplus equipment.

Thank you all for demonstrating what our brotherhood is all about. It’s been fun to be a small part of it.

Link to article

Recruitment and Social Media???

Kevin Vermillion — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:27:07 +0000

Portland PD (PPD) adds a little twist to their recruitment process. They use social media outlets such as FaceBook and Twitter.

For example: PPD engages potential candidates through social media with video. Candidates can watch a video that highlights what it’s like to work for PPD. These methods are typically untraditional and reach an audience that PPD would normally never have contact with in most settings.

Using social media for recruitment doesn’t change the rest of the hiring process or diminish it in any way. PPD is still very selective, hiring only 3% of all applicants.

Is social media a place for your agency to engage potential employees????

Link to article

Drones, RPVs, UASs?

Kevin Vermillion — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:06:19 +0000

This article is not quite a primer on UAS systems, but it jumps right into some of the key issues surrounding the vehicles and associated systems.

If your agency is considering a UAS, give this read a chance to “see what’s going on” in the UAS world relating to law enforcement.

You will also find a link to maps pointing out UAS operations around the US! Maybe a department near you already has a UAS program up and flying.

Mock Prison Riot!

Kevin Vermillion — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:36:12 +0000

Saturday, May 5 2012, will kick-off the 16th annual Mock Prison Riot in Moundsville, WV.
The mock riot is a venue to simulate and train for prison riots. Plus, many law enforcement technology vendors will show off their stuff with new products and existing products that get the job done!

Check it out: Link

RDPC Course – Disaster Recovery in Rural Communities

Kevin Vermillion — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:53:21 +0000

This course teaches community leaders and emergency managers in rural communities how to plan for and execute disaster recovery efforts. Upon implementation, this course will assist rural communities with expediting disaster recovery efforts and facilitating the long-term economic success of their communities. Examples from Hurricane Katrina and towns devastated by tornadoes will be used as case studies to examine why communities were successful or unsuccessful in their recovery efforts. Additionally, students will actively engage in a fictional disaster recovery scenario.

Course Benefits:
• Mitigate disasters and prevent loss of life and property.
• Facilitate the development of viable recovery plans that revitalize communities impacted by disasters.
• Efficiently administer the disaster recovery process.

Friday, April 27, 2012 8 AM – 5 PM

Madison County Emergency Management Agency
558 S. Keeneland
Richmond, KY 40475

For more information check-out this download.

LAST CHANCE – RLETI Registration

Kevin Vermillion — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:37:32 +0000

This is your LAST CHANCE to register for the Spring 2012 Rural Law Enforcement Technology Institute, set for May 6-11 in Annapolis, MD. Register today for this once-in-a-lifetime chance for critical networking with other command officers from across the nation, technology information, and support. Costs to attend are covered for eligible law enforcement, so click the link in this post for more info and to register online! The registration deadline is April 6, so register TODAY!

Link to more information

Pursuit vs Spike Strips = WIN!

Kevin Vermillion — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:55:33 +0000

Great end to a pursuit in Newberry County, SC – NCSO used spike strips they had discovered through the Small, Rural, Tribal and Border Regional Center. Sheriff Lee Foster said that they had every road out of the county covered by the spikes and when the suspect saw them, he gave up.

Video on the link shows the arrest and take down at approximately the 36 minute mark. Great job by everyone at NCSO – suspect in custody and everyone went home safe!

News Link

There’s an App for that – Stolen Firearms Recovery

Kevin Vermillion — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:38:48 +0000

A new mobile application from IACP helps officers in the field deal with recovered and stolen firearms.

Stolen Firearms Recovery App Link

RDPC Free Training in NE

Kevin Vermillion — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:28:05 +0000

Attention folks in and around Nebraska! The Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium is conducting free training on Event Security for Public Safety Professionals. The course will be conducted live at the Harms Advanced Technology Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on March 12-13, 2012. There will also be live ITV broadcasts in Sydney and Chadron. For more information or to sign up for this training follow the included link.

RDPC Training Schedule Link

COPS CHP Solicitation Open

Kevin Vermillion — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:22:27 +0000

Don’t forget, the COPS CHP applications are due March, 22, 2012. According to the release from the COPS Office, only agencies that were not funded or partially funded in 2011 will considered.

COPS Office Link