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April 20, 2017
212th MPs earn law enforcement certification By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer After nearly two weeks of training, Belvoir’s 212th Military Police Detachment’s annual Law Enforcement Certification culminated in a capstone event April 13. In the training, personnel reviewed all areas of law enforcement, including traffic stops; crime-scene searches; drunk driving incidents; active shooters and domestic violence. “The certification is to make sure the Soldiers are proficient in all of their tasks, as far as being able to properly police the area and make sure they are aware of the rules that are here,” said Sgt. 1st Class Lisa Zoechbauer, adding the training is done annually to update the officers on any changes in the field. The training, which involves simulating actual events, teaches them to respond and think on their feet when necessary, she said. “Sometimes what they were taught doesn’t fit that mode, so they’ve got to be able to think on their feet and make sure they subdue the subject and be professional throughout the entire scenario, whatever the scenario may be,” Zoechbauer said. After serving in Europe, Spc. Seth Brown, a military police officer, said the certification will keep him up-to-speed about laws and guidelines in Virginia. “New York’s laws and Virginia’s laws are completely different,” said Sgt. Kenneth Farrell, another military police officer who served in Germany and at Fort Drum, N.Y., before coming to Belvoir. “You can observe things that maybe you didn’t think of before,” Farrell said, adding the training helped him hone in on many skills. “We went over community policing and getting out there and interacting in the housing areas. Also, walking through parks and hospitals just to rub elbows with the community. That will help them to trust us more, which, in turn, they’ll come to us if they have any issues we can take care of.” Although the police will be there if something bad happens, Brown encourages people to ask questions if they want to know more about something about law enforcement. “Don’t be afraid to say ‘hi’ to us if we’re walking through the PX or walking around,” Farrell said.
One dead, two injured in Black Hawk training flight Military District of Washington news release One crew member died and two were injured when a UH-60 Black Hawk crashed during a routine training flight, Monday afternoon at Breton Bay Golf Course in Leonardtown, Md. Spc. Jeremy Darrell Tomlin, 22, a UH60 crew chief assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion, Fort Belvoir, and originally from Chapel Hill, Tenn., died at the scene. Chief Warrant Officer Christopher Nicholas, a pilot; and Capt. Terikazu Onoda, Charlie Company commander, were injured. Both are in critical condition at the University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Both Service members are assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion. The cause of the crash is under investigation by a team from the Army Combat Readi-
ness Center, Fort Rucker, Ala. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our Soldiers, their families and friends,” said Col. Amanda Azubuike, director of public affairs, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. “Our top priority is the health of our Soldiers and ensuring their family members are provided the support they need. The families of the Service members request we respect their privacy during this challenging time,” she said. Special request - The Army investigation team has requested that anyone with pictures or videos from the event upload their imagery to: https://safe.amrdec.army. mil/SAFE/, using the non-CAC user entry and files no larger than 2 GB. Questions for this request can be directed to Michael Negard, 334-470-1884 or 334-255-3770.
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Sgt. Christian McCreary, left, plays an uncooperative driver as Pfc. Clay Miller and Spc. Timothy Jones practice protocol during a traffic stop exercise April 12.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Holocaust Day of Remembrance 9 a.m. April 25, Community Center 703-805-2288
Career fair
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, Wounded Warriors only from 9-10 a.m., Community Center Dress to impress and bring resumes. Laureen.t.dupree.civ@ mail.mil.
Cyber Bullying Workshop 6-8 p.m., April 27, Sosa Center, ACS. Register at 703-805-2967 or FBFamilyAdvocacy@gmail.com.
National Day of Prayer lunch
11:30 a.m. May 4, O Club. Unit chaplains and assistants have tickets, with a $5 suggested donation. Tickets also available from Religious Services Office, 703-806-3316, Bldg. 1018, Main Post Chapel, 12th Street.