Introducing MPCA President, Chief Michael Hasty
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Missouri Police Chiefs Association! First Quarter Edition! January 2014!
In this Issue: •2013 MPCA Annual Conference & Trade Show •Challenges For Todays Police Chiefs: Establishing a Foundation •Member Spotlight •Missouri’s Best Places To Live | View Your Cities Statistics Members •New ! ! Cyber Specialist Position •Police •And more!
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MISSOURI POLICE CHIEFS STAFF
Executive Director Sheldon Lineback Slineback@MOpca.com!
Senior Administrative Assistant Kathy Hollaway Khollaway@MOpca.com!
Training Coordinator Shelia Niekamp Sniekamp@MOpca.com!
Communications Stacey Peters Speters@MOpca.com!
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2014 Missouri Police Chiefs President Message Happy New Year! I am pleased to introduce the Missouri Police Chiefs Association first quarterly electronic newsletter. I am also very honored to assume the position of President of the Association for 2014. I have the utmost respect and admiration for our association and the members it serves. The Missouri Police Chiefs Association has completed a great year with the hard work of our Executive Director Sheldon Lineback, the MPCA staff, and the outstanding leadership of President Dennis Corley. Collectively, we are stronger and have significant influence on issues impacting law enforcement interests across our state. As we reflect on the accomplishments of our organization through 2013, we can embrace the opportunity to look forward and explore the vision of the future for our association. The Missouri Police Chiefs Association exists to serve the members. The association is dedicated to providing services and information that enables law enforcement administrators to access resources that will assist them in their mission of protecting their communities. Through the association, we can encourage and facilitate collaborative efforts among our membership to improve the feeling of safety and security for all those living in and traveling through our state. We will continue to monitor issues under consideration by our state legislators that impact our profession. Our legislative agenda will provide us a clear platform to communicate with those influencing the legislative process. This agenda is thoughtfully prepared with input from everyone in the association and is crafted to enhance services we provide to our communities. The fourth session of the MPCCF Command College has started and by all accounts is a tremendous success. This is a clear example of how an idea to enhance the professional standing of law enforcement officers in the state can be formed, refined and implemented. The standard of the training experience is second to none and the partnership with Lincoln University is an outstanding achievement. By the end of this session, the MPCCF Command College will have graduated more than ninety practicing police officers in our state, preparing them to take their place as leaders in their organizations. I look forward to working with Sheldon and members of the Executive Board this year on behalf of our members. I will make every effort to meet your expectations as your president. I take on this responsibility with humble gratitude and an attitude of service. Please let us know how we can serve you. Sincerely,
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 Missouri Police Chiefs Association
 2014 President
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Special Thank You to Everyone Involved with the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
Opening Remarks of the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
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Top Left: Executive Director Sheldon Lineback, Chief Robert Shockey, & Chief Dennis Corley. Bottom Left: Secretary of State, Jason Kander 5
Special Thank You to Everyone Involved with the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
Top: Chris Hesse as he speaks on Law Enforcement Risk Management Issues & Labor Law Below: Delegates
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Special Thank You to Everyone Involved with the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
Chief Dennis Corley as he presented the Flame of Hope for the Special Olympics Awards Brunch
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Special Thank You to Everyone Involved with the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
Special guest Attorney General Chris Koster speaking to Delegates over Missouri LE law and updates.
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Special Thank You to Everyone Involved with the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
Sean McCarthy as he speaks to Delegates over Racial Profiling.
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Special Thank You to Everyone Involved with the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
Left: Chief Mike Hasty, Chief Dennis Corley & Chief Dennis Corely during the National Anthem. Right: 2013 Annual Conference Delegates 10
Special Thank You to Everyone Involved with the 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Conference & Trade Show
Top: Presentation of the MPCCF Eagle to Chief Robert Shockey Bottom: 2014 MPCA President COP-1 Presentation - Chef Micheal Hasty (Gladstone PD) 11
! 2013 Missouri Police Chiefs Annual Awards BanquetNight MPCA Media Award Kim Robertson (Leader News Paper)
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MPCCD Certification Recognition Chief Rusty Morris (St. John PD)
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MPCA Excellence in Leadership Award Retired Chief Glenn Ladd (North Kansas City PD)
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MPCA Scholarship Award Miranda Kate Liberty
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MPCCF Scholarship Award Demi Anne Avery & Madison Phyllis Avery
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MPCA Medal of Valor Award Officer Robert D. Bratcher (Liberty PD) Officer John Kuykendohl (Wentzville PD) Officer Kyle Weiss (Pevely PD) Deputy Nina Osla (Jefferson CSO) Deputy Micheal Toombs (Jefferson CSO)
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MPCA “Red” Loehr Chief of the Year Award Chief Lane Roberts (Joplin PD)
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MPCA Senator of the Year Senator Robert Dixon
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Representative of the Year Representative Sheila Solon
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Legislator of the Year Representative Ken Wilson
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MPCA Freedom Award Senator Tom Dempsy
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MPCA Just Cause Resolution Representative Jennie Riddle & Senator Eric Schmidt
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MPCA Appreciation Award Kit Crancer & Zac Monroe
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Thank You Conference Sponsor & MPCA Partners!
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Advanced Image Systems
Ameren UE
American Direct MKT Resources
Automobile Club of Missouri
Bobroff, Hesse, Lindmark &Martone
Carfax
Code 3
Cody Systems
Drury Inns, Inc.
Ed Roehr Safety Products
Edward Jones
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation
Frontenac Builders, LLC
Global Software Corporation
Grey Eagle Distributors
Huber & Associates
J.E. Dunn Construction Company
K.C. Police Credit Union
Morpho Trust USA
MYCONTACT411, LLC
Niche Technology
Target
Tech Electronics, Inc.
Turn-Mobile, Inc.
United Missouri Bank-St. Louis
VA Mortgage Center
Vigilant Solutions
Voice Products, Inc.
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Member Spotlight Chief James Simpson
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A member of Liberty’s Police Department since 1985, Chief Simpson has risen through the ranks starting as a Patrolman and has been Chief of Police for the last three years. Chief Simpson earned a bachelor’s of science in criminal justice administration from Central Missouri State University and a master’s degree in public affairs from Park College. He has completed additional training through the Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development, and attended the 188th session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. He is a member of a number of professional organizations, including the FBI National Academy Associates, the International Association of Police Chiefs, the Metropolitan Police and Sheriff’s Association, Missouri Peace Officers Association, Missouri Police Chief’s Association, and the Clay County Investigative Squad. In addition to his work he serves as an assistant scoutmaster to Boy Scout Troop 374 and resides in Liberty with his wife Robyn, son Luke, and daughter Carly.
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Missouri’s Best Places To Live
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Grundy Harrison Henry Hickory Holt Howard Howell Iron Jackson Jasper Jefferson Johnson Knox Laclede Lafayette Lawrence Lewis Lincoln Linn Livingston Macon Madison Maries Marion McDonald Mercer Miller Mississippi Moniteau Monroe Montgomery Morgan New Madrid Newton Nodaway Oregon Osage Ozark Pemiscot Perry
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Dear Missouri Police Chief Members, As we face the beginning of the new year, 2014, we have received some exciting news announcing the merger between Docview LLC and Appriss Inc. We have lifted an excerpt from that message and included it below to inform our members of this change.
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“Greetings, I wanted to take a minute and introduce you to the company "Appriss" who has recently merged with Docview. Docview and Appriss have been long time partners offering Appriss’ industry leading free electronic crash reporting software to our Illinois agencies with great success. This merger will have a very positive impact on both organizations and most importantly on you, our agency customer. Docview and Appriss share common capabilities along with the passion to provide law enforcement agencies with unmatched quality software and support services. The combination of these two organizations will be able to offer your agencies the highest level of service plus a number of additional solutions which can help your Chief's be more effective and efficient.
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Steve Person Director of Business Development – Appriss, Inc. Formerly VP of Sales – Docview, LLC”
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Sincerely, Missouri Police Chiefs Executive Director Sheldon Lineback
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Learn more...
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Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation 1001 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone 573-636-5444/ Fax 573-636-6634 Internet Address: www.mopca.com
Official Missouri State DARE Training Center DOT Training Notice Date: November 18, 2013 To: All agencies and officers seeking the two week DARE DOT Training From: Sheldon Lineback, Executive Director & Sheila Niekamp, Missouri DARE Coordinator
Date for the13th MPCCF DOT Class is September 7 thru 19, 2014 MPCCF Headquarters is located at 1001 E. High Street, Jefferson City, MO Class will be limited to the first thirty (30) candidate applications received. NOTE: These rates are contingent upon state funding and if funding is not received notification will be made by the MPCCF Staff to those confirmed. Registration cost for the entire DOT is $500 (in-state-officers) and $800 (out-of- state officers). (No refund unless approved by Executive Director, MPCA). Lodging, breakfast, lunch meals and all training materials are included. (Lodging will be at the Capital Plaza - two candidates per room. For a private room an additional fee of $500 will be added to registration cost.) REGISTRATION PROCESS 1. The first 30 DARE Candidate Forms received will be processed. These candidates will be contacted and notified that they have a spot in the class. They will be sent a schedule, directions and contact information via email or fax (please specify preferred contact method) Attendees slots are not transferable within the department- they are given to a specific candidate. Notify MPCCF if a registration needs to be changed. (FIRST COME FIRST PLACED – No Refunds without the approval of the Executive Director). 2. Fill out the DARE Candidate Form, Payment Form & Housing Form Fax all 3 forms to (573) 636-6634 ATTN: Sheila Niekamp Candidates not making the 30 candidate list cut-off will be given right of first refusal and can have priority for the next DOT. Confirmations with directions, lodging, and scheduling info will be sent out via preferred method chosen and also posted on our website at www.mopca.com. Officers will also receive training on enhanced lessons of OTC Drug Abuse and Bullying.
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Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation
CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET September 7-19, 2013 INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY
Please complete this form and fax back to (573) 636-6634 or mail with HOUSING & BILLNG FORMS PERSONAL INFORMATION Rank:
First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last Name:
Social Security: NOT REQUIRED
E-mail: (please print CLEARLY)
Date of Birth:
***Length of Time as certified Police Officer:
* Note: If you have less than 2 yrs street experience- please see DARE America policy for a waiver (contact MPCCF for form) http://dare.com/officers/Officers_PoliciesandProcedures/NationalD.A.R.E.Policies.asp AGENCY INFORMATION Law Enforcement Agency Name:
Address of D.A.R.E. Unit:
City:
County:
State:
Phone:
Zip Code:
Fax:
Are you replacing an instructor who is leaving your D.A.R.E. Unit and will no longer be teaching a D.A.R.E. curriculum?
YES NO (circle one)
If yes, what is the name of the instructor(s) you are replacing?
Is this the first time your agency will implement the D.A.R.E. program or curricula?
Preferred Contact Method (as listed above)
YES NO (circle one)
EMAIL FAX (circle one)
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Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation 1001 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone 573-636-5444/ Fax 573-636-6634 Internet Address: www.mopca.com
D.A.R.E. BILLING FORM (Sept. 7-19, 2014) (Please place a check mark beside the options you choose) CANDIDATE’S NAME: _________________________________ ____
INVOICE FOR THE SERVICES Attention: _______________________ ________________________________ ________________________________
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PAYMENT IS ATTACHED (Please mail to address below) Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation D.A.R.E. Division 1001 East High Street Jefferson City, MO 65101
CREDIT CARD (please print clearly) Select One: ___ Visa
___ MasterCard
___ Discover
Card # ___________________________ Exp. Date __________ * If you need help with your credit card payment – contact Kathy Halloway at (573) 636-5444 or Khalloway@MOpca.com
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Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation 1001 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101 Telephone 573-636-5444/ Fax 573-636-6634 Internet Address: www.mopca.com
D.A.R.E. HOUSING FORM (Sept. 7-19, 2014) (Please place a check mark beside the options you choose) CANDIDATE’S NAME: _________________________________ MALE OR FEMALE (circle one) ____
I accept the lodging option to share a room
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I wish to pay the additional $500 for a private room.
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INVOICE DEPT for the $500 for a private room: Agency Name: __________________________________ Attention Line: __________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________
CREDIT CARD (please print clearly) Select One: ___ Visa
___ MasterCard
___ Discover
Card # ___________________________ Exp. Date __________ * If you need help with your credit card payment – contact Kathy Hollway at (573) 636-5444 or Khalloway@MOpca.com
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Sponsorship information
Please mail form along with check to: MPCCF | 1001 East High Street | Jefferson City, MO 65101
If you have any questions, contact the MPCCF Executive Director, Sheldon Lineback at 573.636.5444 or Slineback@MOpca.com
Company: ______________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: ___________ Zip: _________ Telephone: _____________________________________________ Website: ________________________________________________ Contact: ________________________________________________ Title: ___________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________________
Contributions are tax-deductible
Platinum Sponsor $5,000 + Gold Sponsor $2,500 - $4,900 Silver Sponsor $1,000 - $2,499 Bronze Sponsor $100 - $999 Other $____________________
Sponsor Level
WE WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE MISSOURI POLICE CHIEFS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WITH ....
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A Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation Partnership Program for a SAFER MISSOURI
Supporting communities in Missouri
St. Louis Rams Drury Hotels Auto Club of Missouri (AAA) Code 3/Kustom Signals UMB Bank
Cornerstone Sponsors
through the Command College Program, administer School R e s o u r c e O f f i c e r Tr a i n i n g Programs, assistance with awards & scholarships, and provide assistance to the families of fallen officers.
The MPCCF believes in teamwork and a cooperative effort between Missouri businesses, citizens and law enforcement. With your support, we can continue to provide the training and services that benefit young people and improve law enforcement standards throughout the State of Missouri.
ALL Sponsors will receive a storefront window decal for their business and a free ad with link provided on the MPCCF website. Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsors will also receive a wall plaque. Platinum and Gold Sponsors will be displayed on the MPCCF Conference /Event Banners. ALL Cornerstone Sponsors will receive top positioning on both the MPCCF Website and conference/Event Banners and a special MPCA Board of Directors Award.
Promoting the safety of Missouri’s youth through education programs and to advance the quality and professionalism of law enforcement by supporting higher standards and offering advanced officer training.
Missouri business & Law enforcement partnership
For law enforcement your contribution will help conduct a Missouri-based Law Enforcement Agency Certification Program, develop advanced training
Your sponsorship will also help with D.A.R.E. Training Centers for the State of Missouri, sponsor the Chiefs for Kids Safety Division which provides free child safety seats and instillation.
With your support the Missouri Business & Law Enforcement Partnership will continue valuable programs that enhance safer communities providing information that assist good choices and enhances law enforcement professionalism.
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Veterans Education Veterans Education 12225 Eddie and Park Road 2700 E. 18th Room 256 Room 22 Kansas City, MO 64127 St. Louis, MO 63127 Phone: 816-241-1705 Phone: 314-729-2444
DESE 3900-8 Rev 10/13
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to Department programs and to the location of services, activities and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Office of the General counsel, Coordinator-Civil Rights compliance (Title VI/Title IX/504/ADA/Age Act),6th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-526-4757 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civil rights @dese.mo.gov.
Office of Adult Learning and Rehabilitation Services Veterans Education and Training Section P.O. Box 480 , Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-751-3487 or 1-877-530-2765 dese.mo.gov/veterans-ed
Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill website: gibill.va.gov State Approving Agency website: dese.mo.gov/veterans-ed
Veterans Education P.O. Box 480 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Phone: 573-751-3487 Toll-free: 877-530-2765
The Missouri locations are:
Veterans and/or employers with questions regarding the eligibility or approval of a training program should contact their nearest State Approving Agency office (Veterans’ Education & Training Section).
Veterans Affairs Regional Office 400 S. 18th St. St. Louis, MO 63103 Toll-free: 888-442-4551
If you have questions regarding your eligibility for benefits, contact:
For Assistance
If you have questions concerning employment opportunities, contact the Veterans’ Representative at Missouri Job Service. OJT and Apprenticeship benefits cease if the eligible trainee reaches the completion wage prior to the end of the training program. Training programs in private sector must have a progressive wage schedule with at least one raise during training and another raise at the end of training. Public sector programs are exempt. Eligible trainees must provide a copy of their DD-214 or Notice of Basic Entitlement (NOBE) for Guard and Reservists when applying for GI Bill the first time. Eligible trainees will not qualify for benefits if they were previously trained for the job objective.
Program Notes
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Eligible Dependents Selected Reservists
1-877-530-2765 or 573-751-3487
Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education
To determine your entitlement for VA benefits, call toll-free 888-442-4551 To Seek Approval of a Training Program, call Veterans’ Education & Training Section
Apprenticeship Training?
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3. Contact the Veterans Affairs office at 1-888-442-4551 to determine your eligibility and to obtain the necessary application forms. On-line application is recommended at www.gibill.va.gov.
2. Next, have your employer contact the State Approving Agency to begin the approval process. Keep in mind that not all occupations can be approved. Contact the State Approving Agency for more information.
NOTE: You may use your GI Bill OJT benefit during your first two years of teaching in Missouri.
CHAPTER 35 applies to a child or spouse of a service-connected deceased or 100 percent permanently disabled veteran. (approximate) First 6 months: $732 Second 6 months $549 Third 6 months:$362 Remainder of Training $183
CHAPTER 34: Entered active duty between Feb. 1, 1955 and Dec 31, 1976. You may be eligible to receive benefits under Chapter 30. Contact The DVA at 1-888-442-4551 for benefit amounts.
CHAPTER 1607: Members of the National Guard or Reserve who were deployed for 90 days or more. Amounts vary by length of deployment. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for amounts.
First 6 months $271 Second 6 months $199 Remainder $126
How to Begin
1. If you do not have a job or you want a different occupation, contact your local Missouri State Job Service’s Veteran Representative, who should be able to find an employer who may offer the kind of training you desire. For apprenticeships, contact the local training coordinator. Go to helmetstohardhats.org for a nationwide search for openings.
CHAPTER 1606: Members of the National Guard or Reserve with a six year period of obligation after October 1, 1990 and still attending drill: (approximate)
CHAPTER 32: Initial active duty between January 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and contributed toward the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). Contact the VA at 1-888-442-4551 for your specific allowance.
NOTE: “Kickers” program applies to OJT.
First 6 months $1,236 Second 6 months $906 Remainder $576 (If active duty was less than three years; see www.gibill.va.gov for amounts.)
CHAPTER 30: Initial active duty after July 1, 1985; and contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill; and active duty was three years or more: (approximate)
You can also receive up to $83 per month for books and supplies, regardless of award percentage.
If less than 36 mo. Service, amounts are reduced per your award letter.
*100% of your applicable MHA during the first 6 months of training 80% of your applicable MHA during the second 6 months of training 60% of your applicable MHA during the third 6 months of training 40% of your applicable MHA during the fourth 6 months of training 20% of your applicable MHA during the remainder of training * Rate is E-5 w/dependents. Go to www.gibill.va.gov for amounts.
CHAPTER 33 POST-9/11: Active Duty after September 11, 2001:
How Much Is the Monthly Benefit Check?
Approval of a program may be backdated up to one year. As a general rule, veterans have 10 years after their separation from service to use the Montgomery GI Bill; 15 years for Ch. 33; 14 years for Ch. 1606 after completing MOS training.
Time Limits
These are not inclusive listings.
Apprenticeship training is on-the-job training coupled with 144 hours (minimum) per year of related technical instruction. You receive your GI Bill benefit while working full time and earning wages. Apprenticeships are normally from two to five years in length. Registration with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training is not mandatory for veteran benefits; however, it is recommended in order for the veteran to receive journeyman’s papers upon successful completion. Some examples of apprenticeship training programs are Electrician, Ironworker, Roofer, Plumber and Sheet Metal Worker.
What Is Apprenticeship Training?
OJT is training you receive while actually performing a job and earning wages. Approvable OJT programs must be at least six months and up to two years in length. Some examples of OJT programs are Welder, Painter, Cook, Production Equipment Mechanic, Auto Mechanic, Corrections Officer, Police Officer and Parts Buyer.
What Is On-the-Job Training?
ou may be eligible to receive a monthly educational benefit check from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Police Cyber Specialist Position AUTHOR: CHIEF DAN FLYNN!
In social media, there are continual conversations involving matters concerning public safety. This idea has been emerging in today’s law enforcement narrative for the past three years. Forward-thinking chiefs have been properly advocating that departments need to become part of those conversations; and failure to do so—in this day and age—may mean that departments are missing an ever-growing opportunity to stay in touch with current public safety issues in their communities.
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Chiefs who buy into the value of monitoring social media for public safety purposes are immediately confronted with the reality that in order to monitor it consistently and with continuity, they need to dedicate a qualified, organized, interested police employee to manage it. Thereafter, employees who take on the task quickly realize the enormity of it when they find that well beyond the most popular social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, there are dozens
more and each has thousands, if not tens of thousands, of users.
who are distressed and confused about losses of their money, dignity, or privacy and are concerned Cyberspace Challenges with their personal safety; Beyond the challenges of as well as suspects who involving police operations seem invisible because into the milieu of social their crimes take place in media, forward-looking cyberspace. The suspects chiefs today also need to may be in the same room, concern themselves with a or building as the victim, much larger, rapidly or on the other side of the growing array of cyber world. Officers and issues relative to law detectives serving the enforcement. Truly the community are confronted complexity of cyber, or daily with cyberInternet-related, issues information problems, confronting today’s police technologies, and new officers has become mind- products that often boggling for them. On a challenge even the most daily basis, officers are adept highly trained called upon to immediately information technology assist victims of identity experts. theft, online credit card fraud, computer hacking, Notwithstanding the and various kinds of online dilemmas patrol officers harassment. In addition, face, investigators also they are frequently called race to make effective use upon to deal with a wide of a plethora of cyberrange of nefarious information systems activities involving cell designed to trace firearms, phones, mobile computers, vehicles, fingerprints, global positioning systems, stolen property, forensic online digital camera evidence, and online feeds, and the electronic paperless record systems. circulation of a variety of While criminals race to digital images. cleverly find new ways to hide their digital footprints In addition to all of the and of course their information technology identities; the social media issues, officers find provides a wealth of themselves dealing with information and valuable victims of cyber-crimes criminal intelligence about
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Police Cyber Specialist Position Continued.. crime and criminals. For the average officer striving to prevent crime and protect the public from harm, keeping up with the opportunities and resources available on the information superhighway can be a daunting task.
maintenance, which today include interactive forms and online payment of fees and fines for red light cameras and false alarms— and even assists with court scheduling.
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Police Cyber Specialist In order to help officers and the entire Marietta Beyond the police-victimPolice Department to cope criminal scenario and not only with the growing resource management power of the social media, issues, police leaders face but also with the cyberan additional dilemma. As information management the public clamors for opportunities exploding online public safety around them, the information in the form of department developed a instantaneous online new non-sworn hybrid alerts, advisories, and position, entitled the news flashes about “Police Cyber incidents and events— Specialist” (PCS). The PCS neighborhoods, business is not an additional Crime groups, and elected Analyst; this is not an IT officials demand online position dealing with maps and historical hardware and software information about crime issues; and it is not trends. Concurrently, there exclusively designed to is a daily onslaught of new deal with social media. cyber management Rather it is a position information systems analogous to an Air Traffic designed to digitize Controller for all cyber administrative systems information systems that such as human resources, flow through the budget, procurement, fleet department. management, training, legislation, and so on. In addition, police departments must also contend with the highly competitive area of website content and daily
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About The Author
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Dan Flynn is the Chief of the Marietta Police Department; former Chief of the SavannahChatham Metropolitan Police Department. Chief Flynn holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Public Administration, and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He was the 2012 Georgia Chief of the Year and he is a member of the Evidence-Based Policing Hall of Fame.
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On a daily basis, monitor Facebook, Twitter, and other relevant social media sites focused on posts concerning past and future local crime and events in Marietta. Alert the designated representative of the Criminal Investigations Division or Patrol Division or both of emergent criminal or event information. Establish search engine alerts on the World Wide Web for phrases and terms relevant to law enforcement, criminal intelligence, and public safety in Marietta, Cobb County, and its municipalities, and Metropolitan Atlanta. Serve in a function best described as an MPD “cyber librarian.” Specifically, develop and maintain a thorough descriptive compendium (referenced inventory) of cyberinformation systems
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—both public and by subscription—that are available to MPD officers, investigators, managers, support staff, and volunteers to assist in the performance of their duties. Assist the MPD Public Information Officers with cyber distribution of public information via press releases, news bulletins, public safety alerts, etc. Assist police investigators in searching Internetbased criminal justice and law enforcement information systems for investigative research purposes. Also, assist investigators with routing and distribution of both incoming and outgoing interagency information sharing. On a weekly basis, review all pages and links to the MPD website and police pages of the city’s intranet (GemNet) to ensure all posted information is
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current and clearly accessible. Coordinate and manage the MPD cyber community alert system, e.g., Nixle. Specifically, assist MPD personnel in issuing alerts of hazardous conditions, roadway detours, and breaking public safety news to the community of subscribing residents. Track stolen goods that have Marietta posts on websites such as Craigslist and eBay. Assist MPD recruiters with cybervetting job applicants.
In order to staff the PCS position with an employee with a keen interest and education in criminal justice as well as an up-todate acumen for the cyber world, the Marietta Police Department partnered with nearby Kennesaw State University and identified a graduate student who clearly met the criteria.
Police Cyber Specialist Position Continued.. With grant funding provided by the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, the student was hired on a part-time basis and assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division where she could work closely with the department’s existing Crime Analyst and investigators. From the inception of this position, the department began tracking her progress and indeed the value of the position to the entire police department.
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Conclusion At the time of this writing, the PCS position has been in operation for only five months. Nonetheless, it is not premature to say the department is enjoying astounding success with it. All
of the benchmarks of the job description are clearly being met and exceeded; and acceptance by the entire department has been overwhelmingly positive. Aside from meeting all of the original benchmarks, the PCS has already been the key to solving several criminal cases including cyber-crimes, tracking runaways and missing persons, and enhancing the flow of information throughout the organization. Therefore, MPD is highly optimistic about the ground-breaking progress and future of the Police Cyber Specialist position.
Reprinted with permission from author, Dan Flynn.
Missouri Police Chiefs 2014 Events - Save the Date Police Clerks Conference MAY 13-16, 2014 LE Combined Conference JUNE 22-26, 2014 SRO Conference JUNE 22-26, 2014 LETSAC Conference JULY 14-18, 2014 Year End Annual Conference December 10-12, 2014
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Missouri Police Chiefs Association 4th Quarter New Members-September 2013
Chief Daniel Chesnut Reeds Springs Police Department
ACTIVE
Deputy Chief Dianne Bernhard Columbia Police Department
3rd ACTIVE
Assistant Professor Terry Moore Lincoln University
ASSOCIATE
Chief Donald Wickenhauser Rock Hill Police Department
ACTIVE
Chief Michael J. Ward California Police Department
ACTIVE
Assistant Vice President James Moran St. Louis University
ACTIVE
Lieutenant Joe deRoode Arnold Police Department
2nd ACTIVE
Lieutenant Thomas Leassner Arnold Police Department
2nd ACTIVE
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Missouri Police Chiefs Association 4th Quarter New Members-October & November 2013
Captain Robert S. Clark Jefferson City Police Department
3rd ACTIVE
Lieutenant Eric G. Wilde
3rd ACTIVE
Jefferson City Police Department
Deputy Chief Suzanne Jaroch BNSF Railway Police
2nd ACTIVE
Chief Ronald E. Jones St. James Police Department
ACTIVE
Chief Richard J. Witthuhn Aurora Police Department
ACTIVE
Chief Jeremy L. Albright Jasper Police Department
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Missouri Police Chiefs Association 4th Quarter New Members-December 2013
Chief Rick Bashor Cameron Police Department
ACTIVE
Lieutenant Geoffrey Jones Columbia Police Department
3rd ACTIVE
Lieutenant Krista Shouse-Jones Columbia Police Department
3rd ACTIVE
Captain Kenneth Baur Herculaneum Police Department
ACTIVE
Chief Daniel G. Cordova Waynesville Police Department
ACTIVE
Chief Timothy C. Swope Vinita Park Police Department
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Challenges for today’s Police Chiefs: Establishing a Foundation By: Jim Pryde & Rod Brown ! the limited resources available for services over an increasing number of programs, while the elected officials try to please their constituency.! It is fiscally, ethically and ideologically impossible to continue down that road. Changing that direction, however, will require one or more people with unparalleled leadership, political courage to stand against that tide, vision to take what is to a newer level of what could be, and a tenacious belief in what must be done.!
This is the first of a two-part series on leadership in law enforcement: Part II! The responsibilities of a chief of police are becoming more complex with each passing day. The position always had its challenges — leading an organization in highly fluid environments, both internal and external, where the day can transform from standardized routine to chaotic crisis within mere moments.! Still, in the past, there was also a greater sense of stability, especially in smaller communities where there was less turnover in population, where many citizens and officers were on a first-name basis and where the laws were more readily applied to community occurrences because they represented the basic rules with which we were raised.! Today's police chief faces a constantly shifting landscape with a far more mobile and communicating public, growing integration of vastly differing cultures, the emergence of sophisticated electronic crimes not even fathomable 20 years ago and a public that is becoming more expectant on local government to provide "feel-good" or "comfort" programs.! Many of these same challenges, however, are not unique to law enforcement services alone. Decisionmakers in local governments are constantly lobbied by growing numbers of interest groups for money or services to further their own causes. These external pressures divert the attention of policymakers and ! !
We have worked with many local governments over the years in the development of public policies. Public policies are the stated position of a unit of government concerning issues of common interest to a community and how that representative government prioritizes resources to address those issues.! Our first questions to a group of elected policymakers were almost always, "Why was this unit of government initially created? Why does it still exist? If this government did not exist at this moment in time, would it be created and why?" The questions typically resulted in blank stares — none of them had ever been asked such a question before, nor had any of them taken a moment to consider their true purpose. They had little or no clue as to their foundation.! The public policy development process then leads those decision-makers to their own conclusions as to why units of government exist. To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, governments should only do for the people that which they cannot so well do for themselves as individuals.! Taking the process further, premised on Lincoln's purposeful reasoning, elected decision-makers we have worked with have always identified the public's safety — to be secure in their persons and property — to be the first and highest responsibility of that government. The second most important responsibility is the maintenance of infrastructure to ensure the free flow of people, traffic and commerce.
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From there the sense of importance in service delivery rapidly dwindles. What this process has ! refocus the attention of those elected done is to officials on the most basic and critical responsibilities of a local government, how the provision of services should be prioritized, and just as importantly how limited fiscal resources should be allocated.! To this point, the ideology seems simple and rational. But it's only a first step intended to refocus the policymaker's attention to the correct priorities. The real issues then arise as to what kind of law enforcement services do the policymakers and the community really want?! Imagine for a moment that you are the captain of a luxury cruise vessel and a rich constituent approaches you wanting to charter the vessel to take his/her family on a luxury vacation. The request is, "Take us on a vacation cruise we will all enjoy."! Your response would naturally be, "Where do you want to go? What do you want to see? What type of services does your family want or expect?" The questions could go on ad infinitum. This is where the decisions of public policy are formed — creating the correct levels and types of services the community wants and expects at the price they can afford to pay.! Once again, the development of this part of the policy is the process where priorities are formed between want, need and affordability. The result of this step is an alignment of the types and levels of law enforcement services provided by the police department that is defensible to criticisms and special interest pressures.! Public policies exist only as long as the sentiments of the authors remain in office and are not unduly influenced by outside pressures. The stability of consistent, fair, articulated law enforcement services provided at adequate levels with adequate funding is sufficiently important as to require additional steps in the public policy process to ensure its permanency.! There is little in this life that has sanctified permanency, public policy at the local level is best protected through a formally adopted resolution by the elected legislative body of that local government. An adopted resolution is, in essence, one step short ! !
of creating a law or ordinance. It is permanent until some future elected body modifies or overturns it, and it is enforceable.! The rationale in establishing a formally adopted resolution is to give a foundation to the types and levels of law enforcement services established through the public policy process and through its execution leverage for the sustainability of certain levels of funding. The elected body has set a benchmark for services; therefore, it has an obligation to fund it at the levels it has created.! Law enforcement executives work hard to establish professional, progressive organizations — castles of sorts, of which to be proud. The competition for limited resources creates instability in the foundation of what has been built. The public policy on policing process fiscally and ideologically solidifies that foundation for the future.
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ROD BROWN! President and CEO of Advanced Strategies Group, Inc., a public-sector resource brokerage. Brown was formerly the executive director of the Oregon Accreditation Alliance, a state accrediting body for law enforcement and 911 centers. Brown served the public for more than 40 years before retiring, with roles such as chief of police and director of a multi county 911 center.!
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JIM PRYDE! Served 32 years with the Olympia Police Department, retiring as the lieutenant in command of the Special Operations Bureau. Jim was chosen as the Chief of Police for Gladstone, Ore., in May 2009. He serves on the Police Administration Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police.!
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Reprinted with permission from author, Jim Pryde.
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2014 Missouri Police Chiefs Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MPCA Constitution provides for the regular business of the Association to be conducted by a Board of Directors, which is made up of the President, First, Second, and Third Vice Presidents, the Regional Vice Presidents, the Treasurer, and the Immediate Past President.
This group forms the Executive Committee Elected Officers for January, 2014 - December, 2014 President Chief Michael J. Hasty - Gladstone Department of Public Safety
Vice-Presidents 1st Vice President Chief Frank Tennant - Hermann Police Department 2nd Vice President Chief Charles "Drew" Juden - Sikeston Department of Public Safety 3rd Vice President Chief Paul F. Williams - Springfield Police Department
Treasurer Chief James Simpson - Liberty Police Department
Past President Chief Dennis Corley - Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis
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Regional Vice Presidents ! Region #1 Chief Keith Wood - Maryville Police Department Chief Corey Sloan - Cameron Police Department Region #2 Chief James Lynch - Raytown Police Department Chief James Person - Belton Police Department Chief Mark Dumolt - Pleasant Valley Police Department Region #3 Chief Lane Roberts - Joplin Police Department Chief Delmar Haase - Carl Junction Police Department Region #4 Chief Russell Tarr - Moberly Police Department Chief James Hughes - Kirksville Police Department Region #5 Chief Laura Wright - Camdenton Police Department Chief Mark Maples - Lake Ozark Police Department Region #6 Chief Mark Kearse - Rolla Police Department Chief Curtis Curenton - St. Robert Police Department Region #7 Chief Charles Brotherton - West Plains Police Department Chief Danny Dunn - Willow Springs Police Department Region #8 Chief Michael Force - Lake St. Louis Police Department Chief Charles Adams - University City Police Department Chief Tim Lewis - Festus Police Department Region #9 Chief Roger Fields - Cape Girardeau Police Department Chief Danny Whiteley - Poplar Bluff Police Department ! !
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Missouri Police Chiefs Past Presidents 1953-1954 Richard N. Long Columbia PD
1954-1955 Mitchell F. Geisler Marshall PD
1955-1956 Kenneth Peek Kirkwood PD
1956-1957 Harry W. Crowell St. Joseph PD
1957-1958 Fred J. Huncke Shrewsbury PD
1958-1959 Paul B.Cheavens Columbia PD
1959-1960 John J. Obertz Jennings PD
1960-1961 Simon Westerfield Lebanon PD
1961-1962 George D.Spencer Maryville PD
1962-1963 Woodrow W. Lewis Fulton PD
1963-1964 Earl Humphreys St. Charles PD
1964-1965 Sam L. Robards Springfield PD
1965-1966 Allen S. Pruett Bellefontaine Neighbors PD
1966-1967 Gerald Livingston N. Kansas City PD
1967-1968 August Plotraschke Frontenac PD
1968-1969 David Farguharson Hazelwood PD
1969-1970 Earl T. Jones Mexico PD
1970-1971 Joseph A. Carroll Marshall PD
1971-1972 George Krelo Bridgeton PD
1972-1973 Oliver C. Roberts Lee’s Summit PD
1973-1974 Bradford Epperson Rock Hill PD
1974-1975 Alfred T. Zlotopolski Jennings PD
1975-1976 Robert Williams Grandview PD
1976-1977 J. Franklin Neff Hannibal PD
1977-1978 Howard L. Brown Blue Springs PD
1978-1979 Donald McDonald Northwoods PD
1979-1980 Robert Shockey Sr. Hazelwood PD
1980-1981 Kenneth Francis Sikeston PD
1981-1982 Earle Connor Sugar Creek PD
1982-1983 Stan Spadoni Rolla PD
1983-1984 Robert Lowery Florissant PD
1984-1985 Troy Majors Springfield PD
1985-1986 Donald Loehr Ballwin PD
1986-1987 Terry Milam St. John PD
1987-1988 Gary Wade Jefferson City PD
1988-1989 Kristofer Turnbow Raytown PD
1989-1990 Dan Rowden Washington PD
1990-1991 Warren Runge Bridgeton PD
1991-1992 John Waldschlager Hannibal PD
1992-1993 Gary B. Kempker Jefferson City OD
1993-1994 Mark Willenbring Warson Woods PD
1994-1995 Ray Johnson Chesterfield PD
1995-1996 Roland Trautman Osage Beach PD
1996-1997 Robert R. Novy Sr. Edmundson PD
1997-1998 Ronald Scaggs Festus PD
1998-1999 Carl Wolf Hazelwood PD
1999-2000 Ken Conlee Lee’s Summit PD
2000-2001 James Person Belton PD
2001-2002 David Hane Brookfield PD
2002-2003 Lynn Rowe Springfield PD
2003-2004 Michael Force Lake St. Louis PD
2004-2005 Randy Boehm Columbia PD
2005-2006 Robert Pruett Bellefontaine Neighbors PD
2006-2007 Michael Wiegand Eureka PD
2007-2008 Glenn L. Ladd N. Kansas City PD
2008-2009 Robert Orr Jennings PD
2009-2010 John Copeland Town & Country PD
2010-2011 Gregory Mills Riverside PD
2011-2012 Robert Shockey Arnold PD
2012-2013 Dennis 39 Corely Terminal Railroad PD
2014 Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation BOARD OF MPCCF Constitution provides for the regular business of the Association to be conducted by a Board of Directors, which is made up of the President, First, Second, and Third Vice Presidents, the Regional Vice Presidents, the Treasurer, and the Immediate Past President.
This group forms the Executive Committee Elected Officers for January, 2014 - December, 2014 President Chief Michael J. Hasty - Gladstone Department of Public Safety
Vice-Presidents 1st Vice President Chief Frank Tennant - Hermann Police Department 2nd Vice President Chief Charles "Drew" Juden - Sikeston Dept of Public Safety 3rd Vice President Chief Paul F. Williams - Springfield Police Department
Treasurer Chief James Simpson - Liberty Police Department
Past President Chief Dennis Corley - Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis
Regional Vice Presidents Region #1 - Vice Presidents Chief Keith Wood, Maryville Police Department Chief Corey Sloan, Cameron Police Department Region #2 - Vice Presidents Chief James Lynch, Raytown Police Department Chief James Person, Belton Police Department Chief Mark Dumolt, Pleasant Valley Police Department Region #3 - Vice Presidents Chief Lane Roberts, Joplin Police Department Chief Delmar Haase, Carl Junction Police Department Region #4 - Vice Presidents Chief Russell Tarr, Moberly Police Department Chief James Hughes, Kirksville Police Department Region #5 - Vice Presidents Chief Laura Wright, Camdenton Police Department Chief Mark Maples, Lake Ozark Police Department Region #6 - Vice Presidents Chief Mark Kearse, Rolla Police Department Chief Curtis Curenton , St Robert Police Department Region #7 - Vice Presidents Chief Charles Brotherton, West Plains Police Department Chief Danny Dunn, Willow Springs Police Department Region #8 - Vice Presidents Chief Tim Lewis, Festus Police Department Chief Mike Force, Lake St Louis Police Department Chief Charles Adams, University City Police Department Region #9 - Vice Presidents Chief Roger Fields, CapeGirardeau Police Department Chief Danny Whitely, Poplar Bluff Police Deprtment
Missouri Police Chiefs Association COMMITTEES
The Committees of the MPCA are fundamental to the success of the MPCA. The committees of the MPCA are responsible for a number and statewide initiatives and enhancement to not only to the law enforcement community, but in enhancing public safety across the state of Missouri. The need to ensure that members of the MPCA actively engage in the work of MPCA committees is not only critical, but rewarding. Please review the operations and responsibilities of each of the MPCA committees and volunteer your time and talent.
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Ways & Means Committee
The Ways & Means Committee consists of the MPCA Executive Committee. The purpose of this committee is to produce the annual operating budget and strategic plan of the MPCA.
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Awards Committee
The Awards Committee is responsible for addressing the awards and scholarships provided by the organization and making recommendations to the board and membership to honor those that go beyond the call of duty.
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Conference Committee
The Conference Committee works with other organizations to plan the annual (Joint) Missouri Law Enforcement Conference and the committee members plan the Annual Membership Meetings of the Association. This includes selection of the meeting site, programming decisions, coordination with other law enforcement associations, exhibitors’ hall setup, entertainment, and speakers. The Committee works closely with the Training Committee to provide approved continuing education training during these conferences.
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Constitution & Bylaws Committee
The Constitution Committee monitors policies and activities to make sure that the framework of the Constitution, MPCA's governing document, is protected. The committee is charged with screening resolutions from members regarding proposed changes or additions to the Constitution to make sure the revision is in proper format.
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Credentials/Nominating Committee
The Nominating/Credentials Committee is made up of seven active members, appointed by the President from each of the seven regions of the state. They meet to review the credentials of candidates for office prior to the annual membership meeting and election of officers. Candidates appear before this committee and must satisfy its members that they are qualified for the position they wish to fill before their name is placed before the membership for a vote.
Diversity/Ethics Committee
The Diversity Committee researches and develops new programs that will increase racial and gender diversity within the ranks of Police Chiefs and law enforcement executives. MPCA believes that law enforcement departments and agencies should reflect the communities they serve. The Committee develops model policies, recruitment programs, basic training and continuing education courses to help all departments hire and train the qualified personnel they need, without regard for the officer's sex or race.
Railroad Police Committee
This committee provides for a setting of private rail and public law enforcement to address issues and design solution and plans to better serve the public and general operations.
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Resolutions Committee
When a resolution is submitted for consideration at a business meeting of the Membership, the President appoints a committee of at least five members to serve on a Resolution Committee to determine if it is in proper form and is consistent with the Constitution prior to presentation for a vote.
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Standards & Goals Committee
The Standards & Goals Committee is responsible for developing programs to advance the professionalism of police chiefs and law enforcement executives. The Committee monitors the activities of the Missouri Police Officers Standards & Training Commission, develops model policies for police departments, and works to advance other programs such as certification of police departments, certification and/or professional registration for executive and supervisory personnel, and other programs that raise the standards of Missouri's police chiefs and law enforcement executives. This committee also provides assessment centers, entry level testing, promotional level testing, specialized personnel testing, and management reviews/studies.
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Technology Committee
The Technology Committee assists members and their departments regarding the selection, purchase and proper use of emerging technology, reviewing vendors' information and testing sample equipment (upon request), and, in general, staying abreast of new technology and equipment and reporting any useful information to the membership through workshops, exhibits, and articles in the association's publications. This committee works in developing new technology and working with local, state, and national partners regarding technology. This committee also engages issues relating to 911 Communications and law enforcement communications.
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Torch Run Committee
The Torch Run Committee conducts Missouri's annual Torch Run. This event, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for Special Olympics each year, is a project that is near and dear to a great number of the members of the Association. The Torch Run Committee works closely with the Special Olympics staff and coordinates fund raising activities for hundreds of police departments around the state. Since 1987 this MPCA committee has raised over $1.5 million for the Special Olympics cause.
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Training Committee
Training is a necessary part of increasing the level of professionalism within the law enforcement profession and the MPCA is committed to ensuring training opportunities to further enhance the skill sets of law enforcement officers. Therefore, continuing education is one of MPCA's major areas of concentration. The Training Committee is responsible for all continuing education courses sponsored by MPCA.
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The committee is also responsible to developing and operating an elite law enforcement basic training academy which will exceed state requirements. This committee will be responsible for the fundamental training needed to be licensed as a Missouri Law Enforcement Officer and that that candidate exceeds the state requirements and achieves the MPCA standard of excellence.
Private Security Committee This committee provides for a setting of private and public professional to address issues and design solutions and plans of action to ensure safety and cooperation between public and private security efforts.
Police Clerks Committee
This committee is comprised of police clerks across the state of Missouri which work on operating procedures relating to records, communication and service to the community.
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MPCA Communications Committee
This committee is comprised of MPCA members that work to enhance internal communications within the MPCA membership and between local law enforcement agencies.
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LETSAC Committee This committee was recreated in November of 2012 as the result of a vote to merge LETSAC which is an advisory committee to the leadership of the Missouri Division of Highway Safety. This committee as an MPCA committee will remain an advisory committee to the Missouri Division of Highway Safety and will also conduct a traffic safety based training conference and seek proactive updates to enhance traffic safety and the safety of the traveling population of Missouri and those visitors to this great state.
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MPCA Memorial Committee
This committee is comprised of MPCA members that work with the Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial to ensure that those officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the safety of the citizens of Missouri are honored and always remembered.
!MPCA Juvenile Justice Committee
This committee is comprised of MPCA members that work to enhance internal communications within the MPCA membership and between local law enforcement agencies.
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MPCA Legal Defense Committee
This committee is comprised of MPCA members that work to enhance internal communications within the MPCA membership and between local law enforcement agencies.
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MPCA Fallen Officers Committee
This committee is comprised of MPCA members that operate and manage the MPCA fallen officer program and funding for the program. The committee also works with COPS to ensure family members of fallen officers are provided for during the annual Law Enforcement Memorial.
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Legislative Committee The Legislative Committee is responsible for identifying and developing legislative positions on issues of concern to law enforcement and the MPCA. Legislative Affairs is one of MPCA's major areas of interest and attention because the laws passed by the General Assembly and the regulations created by government agencies affect every law enforcement officer in Missouri.
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MPCA Membership Committee
A strong Association needs active and enthusiastic members in order to remain strong. The Membership Committee develops programs to increase membership benefits and to maintain and increase membership. The committee presents applications for membership to the Board.
Homeland Security Committee
This committee works with first responders across Missouri is enhancing preventative and reactive measures relating to natural / man-made disasters and domestic and foreign attacks. This committee works closely with state and national partners to enhance preventive and reactive operations and communications systems.
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Missouri Police Chiefs Association Committees Sign-Up Form Please select all committees you are signing up for ... Ways &
Awards
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Constitutions & ByLaws
MPCA Membership
Private Security
Means 
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Legislative Standards &
Technology
Credentials & Nominating Railroad Police
Torch Run
Training
LETSAC
MPCA Memorial
Goals Homeland Security MPCA Juvenile Justice
Police Clerks MPCA Legal Defense
MPCA Communications MPCA Fallen Officers
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Missouri Police Chiefs Foundation Divisions
It is the mission of the Foundation to engage in activities that seek to educate and promote quality and professionalism. The foundation seeks to promote education and development of Missouri's youth by way of education programs and services. The foundation fosters standards and development in the area of law enforcement through education and services.
Chiefs for Kids Safety This Division provides FREE car safety seats and booster seats upon request of a citizen. This division provides training to each person that receives a safety/booster seat on the proper and safe installation of said seats. The division maintains a certified tech that conducts the training and installation services of this division. Furthermore this division provides FREE bicycle helmets to children through partnerships with other organizations and directly from the MPCCF Headquarters. This division provides safety information on several issues including the use of safety seats and belts. This division is also working on providing safe cribs in the near future.
D.A.R.E. This Division is the operational Division of the MPCCF as MPCCF is designated nationally and by the State of Missouri as the D.A.R.E. Training Center for the State of Missouri. This Division provides the basic training required to be a D.A.R.E. Officer and the ongoing training required to remain a D.A.R.E. Officer. This division provides not only hundreds of training, also provides work books for thousands of children across the state of Missouri. Furthermore, the MPCCF is very proud of receiving an award of excellence by D.A.R.E. America attesting to the professionalism and high standards of Missouri’s D.A.R.E. Training Center.
School Resource This Division provides basic recognition training and advanced training to those selected to serve as SRO’s. This division provides for ongoing training in area of legal studies, trends, security, active shooter and much more. This division also provides recognition for those that successfully complete the basic training and tracks those that are recognized.
Training The MPCCF is recognized by the State of Missouri, the Missouri P.O.S.T. Commission, and is licensed by the Department of Public Safety as an Approved Provider of Law Enforcement Continuing Education. This division provides thousands of hours of training throughout the law enforcement community, school/educators community, and citizens.
Conference The division of the MPCCF is responsible to conducting two conferences each year. The first is the Combined Missouri Law Enforcement Conference and the MPCCF Year End Conference.
Certification This division has the sole goal of enhancing professionalism in the operation of law enforcement agencies across the state of Missouri. This division has developed operational standards and operational general orders. This division then works with agencies to meet these standards and then evaluates the agencies for adherence to said standards. This division’s operation has been reviewed and adopted by MOPERM and MIRMA.
Award & Scholarship This division is responsible for the selection of the annual education scholarship provided to college or college bound students from Missouri. This division also addresses any special recognition that may be warranted through out the year. The annual scholarship and any awards are presented at the MPCCF Year End Conference.
Fallen Officer This division is responsible for the identification and delivery of financial assistance provided by the MPCCF to the families of fallen Missouri Officers.
Science/Development This division addresses areas of scientific development. Currently, this division is working on the issues of fit to return to duty and fit for duty.
Grants This division assists local communities, local governments, and local law enforcement by monitoring available grants that will aid/assist local communities. This division identifies funding sources, announces their availability, will write the grant, will manage the grant, and can and will provide any or all of the services identified.
Business & Law Enforcement Partnership This division works directly with businesses and form partnerships to enhance services, availability of technology, and the support of new services.
Ways & Means This division is responsible for the financial planning and oversight of the foundation.
Building/Facility This division is responsible for the maintenance, service, development, and planning for the MPCCF Headquarters.
Command College This division is responsible for the only Missouri-Based Command School. This is a leadership and command program that provides the successful candidates a Certificate of Command Level Training and a Master’s Degree for those already possessing a undergraduate degree.
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Missouri Police Chiefs Association Membership The Missouri Police Chiefs Professional Advantage Since 1953, the MPCA has provided members with the resources they need to enhance performance and ensure continued success and effectiveness. With more than 600 members statewide, MPCA is the leading organization in the field of law enforcement. Law enforcement officials will find that the MPCA membership gives them valuable professional edge - the MPCA Advantage.
What is the MPCA? Since the original conception, the MPCA’s goals, purposes and objectives have evolved to... v The MPCA develops an official and personal cooperation between chiefs, law enforcement and governmental agencies. v The MPCA promotes professionalism, training and public relations. Also, provides pertinent information pertaining to law enforcement. v A proud sponsor of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and other community betterment activities.
Membership Defined Active: Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, Directors of Public Safety, Superintendents, Commissioners, Assistant
Chiefs of Police, Deputy Chiefs of Police, Chief Executive Officers and Division Heads of Railroad Police, Chiefs of Campus Police, and officers with the rank of Lieutenant and above. Retired Active: A person may apply for Retired Active Membership if he or she has been a member of
the Missouri Police Chiefs Association for at least ten (10) years and is retired from active service. Second Active: Under this section all law enforcement officers with the rank of lieutenant and above
which has at least one active member from their agency. (Dues discount for departments having more than one MPCA member.) Third Active: All law enforcement officers with the rank of Lieutenant and above from an agency which
has at least two or more active member. (This is basically a dues discount for departments having multiple MPCA members). Associate: Law enforcement officers not listed in the active category. Associate members include; police
clerks and individuals who have trained or possess experience or are educators in police science or administration. Supportive: Any individual not listed in the active or associate category, who is supportive of the
objectives and purposes of the MPCA. Active Under 10: A person may apply for Active under 10 if his or her's department has less than 10
officers and is serving as the chief administrator of any national, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency having actual supervision of and receiving salaries from any legally constituted governmental jurisdiction; persons assigned to law enforcement agencies with the rank of Lieutenant and above and receiving full salary; Assistant to the Chief Administrator of any federal or state law enforcement agency; Chief Administrators and Assistant Chief Administrators of railroad police and campus police. Life: Having served as President of the Association and is retired from service, or any person that has
been an Active member of the Association and is now retired.
Missouri Police Chief Association Membership Application Active - $200
Retired Active - $62.50
Life - FREE
Second Active - $75
Third Active - $25
Associate - $125
Supportive - $25
Active Under 10 - $75
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MISSOURI POLICE CHIEFS Legal Defense Program What is the Legal Defense Division and How do I Join?
administrator or department head. Also, there are no co-payments or deductibles for you to pay.
The Missouri Police Chiefs Association Legal Defense Division ("MPCA-LDD") is a membership benefit offered to Active Members of the Missouri Police Chiefs' Association that was created to provide specialized services to its members.
When you join MPCA-LDD, your coverage begins the day your membership application is approved and may be renewed annually while the program remains in place and you hold an Active Membership with MPCA.
MPCA-LDD serves its membership by providing specialized training in the area of employment law and provides a legal services program that is specifically designed for its members.
Who is eligible to join The MPCA-LDD?
Specialized Training Specialized employment law training is very important as employment law is very specialized, complicated and ever changing. MPCA-LDD prides itself on have some of the most aggressive and brightest legal minds in the state working for the interests of MPCA-LDD members.
To become a member of MPCA-LDD you must be Knowledge is power and MPCA-LDD seeks to empower its members which in turn enhances the an Active Member of the Missouri Police Chiefs' professionalism of its membership. Association in good standing.
What does MPCA-LDD do for me?
What is the fee for MPCA-LDD Membership?
The annual fee for MPCA-LDD Membership is MPCA-LDD provides you with specialized $500. training in the area of employment law and also provides legal representation in the event disciplinary action that results in loss of pay (including but not limited to, demotion, suspension or termination) is brought or proposed against you by your employer pursuant to its disciplinary structure as a result of an act or omission by you within the scope of your employment.
Legal Services MPCA-LDD pays your legal fees and provides you an attorney who is skilled and experienced at defending and representing law enforcement officers. This program, unlike others, does not have an exclusion for discipline that arises from performance of activities in your capacity as an
MPCA LEGAL DEFENSE ENROLLMENT FORM ENROLLMENT FORM WITH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, WAIVER AND RELEASE TO THE MISSOURI POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION (MPCA), A MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE MISSOURI POLICE CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION. By my signature below, I, [print name], am enrolling in the Missouri Police Chiefs Association Legal Defense Division (MPCA-LDD), a membership benefit offered to Active Members of the Missouri Police Chiefs Association ("MPCA"). In exchange for MPCA's processing of my enrollment, I hereby acknowledge and agree to the following: 1.
1) That I have thoroughly read, reviewed and understand the enrollment materials.
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2) That I, as well as my survivors, heirs, assigns and representatives, in exchange for what I deem as the valuable consideration of the benefits of MPCA-LDD membership, do hereby grant a waiver, release and indemnification to MPCA and any of and all of its related entities and each of their agents, officers, employees and representatives from any verdicts, judgments, claims, causes of action, or disputes of whatever nature I might have now or in the future, arising out of my membership in or enrollment with MPCA-LDD. Pursuant to my agreement to indemnify, I agree to pay upon demand any and all legal fees and costs relating thereto, incurred by MPCA as the result of any claim, cause of action or dispute brought against MPCA-LDD and/or MPCA by myself or by my survivors, heirs, assigns or representatives, relating to my enrollment or membership in MPCA-LDD.
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