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Police-Writers.com Annual Recognition |
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What Every Chief Executive Should Know: Using Data
to Measure Police Performance by Captain Jon M.
Shane (ret.), was selected as the 2008 Police-Writers.com Book
of the Year
James H. Lilley was selected as the
2008 Police-Writers.com Author of the Year. The author of the
year selection was based in part on writing ability and in
part on career and community service.
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African American Law Enforcement Writers |
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Law Enforcement Talk Radio |
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The Watering Hole
Upcoming Programs
2/20/08
Police Officer Rights
2/27/08
Highway Drug Interdiction
3/6/08
Interview of Jerry Ardolino
3/12/08
Interview of Bryan Heger
3/19/08
Police Management
3/26/08
Interview of Robert Davis
4/2/08
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Hi Tech Criminal Justice Newsletter |
Greetings!
The February issue of the Hi Tech Criminal
Justice Newsletter begins by recognizing
African America History Month with an outstanding article on
the contributions of African Americans in the military.
Additionally, we have included a partial listing of African
American law enforcement officials who have authored books.
The remainder of the newsletter looks at domestic and
international law enforcement's response to terrorism.
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African-Americans
Have Legacy of Military Service, Sacrifice
Since
the birth of America, African Americans have been fighting
and dying alongside their countrymen as the United States
has struggled for freedom and peace at home and abroad.
African American soldiers have fought in every war the
United States has participated in, including the
Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the
Spanish American War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War,
the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the current war on
terror.
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A Contemporary Challenge to State Sovereignty: Gangs
and Other Illicit Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs)
in Central America, El Salvador, Mexico, Jamaica, and Brazil
Another kind of war within the context of a "clash of
civilizations" is being waged in various parts of the
Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and elsewhere
around the world today. Some of the main protagonists are
those who have come to be designated as first-second-, and
third-generation street gangs, as well as their various
possible allies such as traditional Transnational Criminal
Organizations. In this new type of war, national security and
sovereignty of affected countries is being impinged every day,
and gangs' illicit commercial motives are, in fact, becoming
an ominous political agenda.
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An Except
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Leadership: Texas Hold 'em Style
You cannot survive without that intangible quality we
call heart. The mark of a top player is not how much he
wins when he is winning but how he handles his losses.
If you win for thirty days in a row, that makes no
difference if on the
thirty-first you have a bad night, go crazy, and throw
it all away.
Bobby Baldwin on Poker
Morale is incredibly important in any organization; it
affects everything. It affects how people treat one
another, their work quality and even the way in which they
answer the phone. It is elusive in nature but palpable in
its impact. If morale is low, it is a problem even if
everything else in an organization is strong. Karl Von
Clausewitz, a Prussian military general and military
theorist, identified morale as a fundamental military
principle. Since Clausewitz published On War, morale has
developed into a concept seen as critical to
organizations. Unfortunately, morale is difficult to
define and in many circles has become somewhat synonymous
with motivation. But, morale is not about motivation.
READ ON
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Beslan: Cry of the Bear Cubs
By Greg Ferency
They executed a plan of action, which involved wrangling the
adults and students into the school building. They fired their
weapons in the air and on the ground in an effort to maximize
panic and submission to their demands. It was incredibly
effective. Speed was vital to them and they had planned and
done their job well. At first some of the victims thought the
original shots being fired was a military drill or police
"chasing bandits". One teenage student thought this exact
scenario until she saw a "bearded man" yell at her "Why are
you standing here? You are all being taken hostage!" A police
officer and security guard engaged the attackers with minimal
effect. They didn't have much of chance and were quickly cut
down. However, it is just possible their actions allowed an
amount of potential victims to get away. No matter how small
or large that unknown number was it was significant.
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THE WORLD'S MEANEST MOM OR CARING PARENT
By James H. Lilley
Steven Hambleton broke the rules and paid the price,
when his mother, Jane, sold his 1999 Olds Intrigue. The
rules were simple, no booze in the car, and keep it
locked. A responsible parent stepped up and took action,
not simply because her son broke the rules, but to prevent
tragedy. Cars and alcohol don't mix. Just ask the
thousands who lose loved ones each year to incidents
involving drunken driving. Jane Hambleton received
nationwide praise for her actions, including an appearance
on Good Morning America, and invitations from Oprah and
Ellen to appear on their shows.
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Development and Reform of the Iraqi Police Forces
Despite 4 years of millions of dollars in aid, equipment,
education, and advisors, Iraqi police force development lags
far behind the military. Numerous reasons are offered to
account for this gap: corrupt practices left over from the
previous regime, infiltration by militias, weak leadership,
competition by better armed and organized criminal and
militant groups, and so on. However, the military is also
subject to these same influences, thus none of these
explanations by themselves or in combination are satisfactory.
The author argues that the poor political and security
environment impacts social, political, and cultural factors in
ways that are predictable, understandable, and, with external
help, resolvable. The author offers valuable insights into the
creation of such programs as well as a number of policies and
practices advisors may adopt to best facilitate the creation
of a just and effective Iraqi police force.
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Combating Illicit Trafficking in Nuclear
The IAEA released a reference manual that details how to
prevent, detect, and respond to an incidence of nuclear
terrorism. Combating Illicit Trafficking in Nuclear and Other
Radioactive Material serves as a how-to booklet on several
topics related to criminal acts involving nuclear and
radioactive material. The 150+ page text is intended for a
broad audience, including law enforcement agencies,
legislators, customs and border patrol personnel, intelligence
officials, emergency response teams and users of nuclear
technology.
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Critical Information for Planners and First
Responders
Effective March 22, 2008, the National Response Plan is
replaced by the National Response Framework. The National
Response Framework is a guide to how the Nation conducts
all-hazards response - from the smallest incident to the
largest catastrophe. This key document establishes a
comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic
incident response. The Framework identifies the key response
principles, roles and structures that organize national
response. It describes how communities, States, the Federal
Government and private-sector and nongovernmental partners
apply these principles for a coordinated, effective national
response. And, it describes special circumstances where the
Federal Government exercises a larger role, including
incidents where Federal interests are involved and
catastrophic incidents where a State would require
significant support. It allows first responders,
decision-makers and supporting entities to provide
a unified national response.
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Sincerely,
Lieutenant Raymond Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
Editor
Hi Tech Criminal Justice
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