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“Ex-Offender Re-entry Programs Need More Attention”

Steven — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:48 +0000

In a Corrections.com article, author, Chairman, CEO and President of Business Computer Applications (BCA), Albert Woodard asks, “How can ex-offenders find and keep a job and/or a marriage partner?” Woodward’s frank and thought provoking commentary highlights this ongoing social problem.

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Steven — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:23:37 +0000

The month of October marks the eighth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). For further information, please see the the Homeland Security webpage at http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1158611596104.shtm

The Attacks in Norway

Steven — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:24:39 +0000

We join the Norwegian people in mourning the death of those lost in the recent terrorist attack.

It is alleged that on July 22, 2011, 32-year-old, Anders Behring Breivik, a Norwegian citizen, bombed government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and was also responsible for the mass killing at a Labour Party youth camp (on the island of Utøya, Norway).

Today, July 28, counter terrorism experts from the European Union and Norway will meet in Brussels to discuss ways in which such attacks can be prevented in the future.

What are your thoughts?

INFORMATION SHARING: State, Local and Tribal (SLT) Based Domestic Security

Steven — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:37:35 +0000

I was excited to learn that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is offering FREE training to state local and tribal (SLT) agencies to better participate in the Information Sharing Environment (ISE).

As noted on the IACP website, “The purpose of this training is to increase the knowledge of law enforcement executives of the various aspects to the ISE and to close the information gaps which may exist”.

In the post 9-11 environment, promotion of information analysis and information sharing, for the purpose of safeguarding communities, continues to be a paramount concern.

For further information, as well as training dates and registration information, please go to the IACP site:

http://www.theiacp.org/Technology/InformationSharingAnalysisFusion/tabid/714/Default.aspx

In Memory of “Kane”

Steven — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:21:09 +0000

Being an ex-canine officer, I was especially saddened and moved by the press release regarding “Kane”, a decorated police canine and six year veteran of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (State of Washington). Kane died of multiple stab wounds as a result of performing his professional duties (apprehending an escaped suspect). My thoughts go out to his handler, Deputy Rick Osborne, and the Sheriff’s Office.

The alleged perpetrator, 31-year-old Keegan Graves has been apprehended.

For further information see: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/04/04/police-dog-stabbed-killed-washington-state/?test=latestnews

2C-E: Is it a Law Enforcement Gray Area?

Steven — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:23:36 +0000

2C-E (sometimes known as ‘Europa’) is one of a dangerous class of drugs that may be only a molecule different from similar banned drugs and are not specifically listed as a “Schedule I” controlled substance. It can be purchased online.

Note that the Drug Enforcement Administration has concluded that substance counts as an illegal drug because it’s so chemically similar to other drugs that are banned.

According to UPI. com, a Minnesota man is facing murder charges after a teenager died and 11 were hospitalized after overdosing on the hallucinogenic drug, authorities say.

Has your agency/department had experience with this dangerous rave-party drug?