NICTD Police Officer Saves Infant
On Sunday, July 16, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District Police Officer Marc Premil noticed a stopped vehicle on U. S. Route 20 in Gary, Indiana. The female driver was standing by her car frantically waving for passing motorists to stop. Officer Premil pulled in behind the woman's car to see if he could be of assistance. The woman told him that her child was in the back seat of the car and that she needed a knife to save the baby girl from dying. Officer Premil pulled the infant's car seat from the back seat of the car and observed that the 11-month old child's shoulder restraint belts were twisted around the her neck. He was able to get the harness from the baby's neck and, noting that the child was not breathing and had no pulse, began cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. He was successful in reviving the infant and turned her over to medics from the Gary fire Department who transported her to a local hospital where she was treated and released.
For further information, contact the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District at 219, 925-5744.
Georgia Law Enforcement Command College
The Georgia Law Enforcement Command College was conceived as a training center for mid level and senior command officers. It is operated by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and Columbus State University. To date, six classes have been completed and a seventh is under way.
The course of instruction is presented in seven 1-week modules over a 2-year period. Classes are held on the Campus of Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. The curriculum is a structured one designed to both educate and challenge participants and courses are accepted for academic credit by the University. Either undergraduate or graduate credit is available, based on the need of the officers and additional work done outside of the class.
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has been involved with the Command College since it was a concept under discussion. John Dankel, the Department's Planning and Emergency Manager, was a member of the steering committee that developed the curriculum for the first course. Major Joseph McKinney, Special Operations Commander, was a graduate of the first class, and Assistant Chief Wanda Dunham was a recent graduate. Both elected to do the additional work, including additional University courses, to complete their Master of Public Administration degrees. Major Bernard King, Commander of the North Precinct, is a member of the current class who also plans to continue until he completes his master's degree.
The Command College has been well received by the Georgia law enforcement community. Requests for admission have been high, and the number of classes has been increased to the point that sessions are now being run concurrently. The MARTA Police Department continues to send command officers and plans to support this program in the future.
For additional information, contact John Dankel at 404, 848-4916 or via E-mail at jdankel@mindspring.com.
Pennsylvania State Police Announce Revolutionary Technology Project to Fight Crime
The State of Pennsylvania recently announced that the Pennsylvania based Data Systems Division of Lockheed Martin Corporation was awarded an $8.8 million contract to coordinate a wide-ranging project that will revolutionize the use of technology by the State Police to fight crime. The program is aimed at providing them with the most up-to-date computer tools available and enable State police to respond faster, with better information, and spend less time on paperwork.
Lockheed Martin, working with its various consortium members, subcontractors, and vendors, will be responsible for the design, development, integration, and implementation of the Incident Information Management System or IIMS. The project has been under development for several years. As part of it, State Police will install computers in patrol vehicles and aircraft, implement bar-coding technology for processing evidence, and use computer-aided dispatch and geographic information systems to speed troopers to incidents. State Police estimate that IIMS will cut their costs for administrative paperwork in half.
The IIMS project will be implemented in two major phases. The first will consist of detailed design work and component selection. The second phase will involve the actual deployment of the technology. It is expected that the project will take three years to complete.
For further information on this project, visit the following web site: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000828/pa_lockhee.html.
BART Police Chief Taylor Announces Retirement
After more than 20 years as Chief of Police at the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), Police Department, Chief Harold E. Taylor has announced he will be retiring in December of this year. Chief Taylor joined the BART Police Department as a lieutenant in 1971, at which time it consisted of only 13 sworn personnel. Prior to joining BART, Chief Taylor had served for 6½ years as a patrolman and detective with the St. Louis, Missouri, Police Department and 4 years with the University of California at Berkeley Police Department where he attained the rank of sergeant. Chief Taylor was promoted to captain in 1975 and was appointed Chief in 1979. At the time of his appointment, the BART Police Department had approximately 100 sworn personnel. During his tenure, the department grew to its current strength of over 185 sworn personnel and a total of 260 employees. Chief Taylor has also seen the Department's responsibilities grow to the current status as a full service police department, providing all police services for BART facilities, with its officers having the same powers as others police agencies within the State of California.
Chief Taylor is a full member of the Chief's Associations in all four counties served by BART. He is a past Chairman of the Police and Security Committee of the American Public Transportation Association, a lifetime member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and has served on numerous committees and advisory panels dealing with transit policing and security. A search for a new Chief of Police is currently underway.
FTA Safety and Security Director Retires
In May of this year, Judy Meade, Director of the FTA Office of Safety and Security, retired from Federal service after 25 years. Judy came to FTA in 1977 to become a member of the staff of the University Research and Training Program. Since 1988, she has been a member of the staff of the Office of Safety and Security and was made Director of that office in 1995. Judy and her husband Richard reside in the Washington area. She plans to spend her time gardening and quilting (her favorite hobbies) and just relaxing and enjoying retirement.
Director of Operations Safety (Rail). PTSC, created by the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a multi-modal transportation agency, is seeking an individual to direct and administer rail transit operations safety programs. The position requires a B.A. or B.S. and five years of management level experience in rail operations, systems safety, occupational safety, rail transit accident investigation, or safety engineering. LACMTA offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including a transit subsidy for use on Metrolink trains. To apply or for further information, call 213, 922-7153, or 213, 922-3900 TDD, or visit their web site at www.mta.net. Refer to Bulletin #009621-001.
Director of Security. Norwegian Cruise Lines is advertising for a Director of Security to coordinate and assist ship and shore personnel with investigations and investigative activities. Duties include port vulnerability studies, liaison with various law enforcement and intelligence officials, and assistance in counter-narcotics operations. For additional information, contact Captain Svien Sleipnes, Vice President, Nautical Operations, Norwegian Cruise Lines, 7665 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL 33126, or call 305, 436-4941; E-mail ssleipnes@ncl.com.
9/24-28/00 American Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (202, 898-4038/4039)
9/30-10/4/01 American Public Transportation Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (202, 848-4040)
11/11-15/00 107th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference: Law Enforcement Education and Technology Exposition, San Diego, CA (800, THE IACP)
9/6/00 Interview and Interrogation Techniques, Worcester, MA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/7/00 Reducing School Violence, Lakewood, NJ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/11/00 Investigation of Incidents of Excessive Deadly Force, Colorado Springs, CO, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/11/00 Civil Disorder Resolution II: Command Strategies, San Antonio, TX, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/11/00 Value-Centered Leadership: A Workshop on Ethics, St. Charles, MO, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/11/00 Operations and High-Risk…., Chesterfield, VA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/11-22/00 Collision Investigation for Transit Police and Law Enforcement, Oklahoma City, OK, Federal Transit Administration and Transportation Safety Institute (405, 954-3682; Fax: 954-0367)
913-14/00 Response to Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Transit Incidents, Seattle, WA (closed to outside participants), Federal Transit Administration and Transportation Safety Institute (405, 954-3682; Fax: 954-0367)
9/14/00 Highway Interdiction, Baton Rouge, LA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/14/00 Less-Lethal Force Options: Concepts and Considerations, Tigard, OR, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/14-18/00 Bus Collision Analysis, Oklahoma City, OK, Federal Transit Administration and Transportation Safety Institute (405, 954-3682; Fax: 954-0367)
9/18/00 Administering a Small Law Enforcement Agency, Spokane, WA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/18/00 Managing the Training Unit, St. Charles, MO, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/18/00 SWAT II: Advanced Tactical and Hostage Rescue Operations, Chesterfield, VA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/18/00 Managing the Property and Evidence Function, Alexandria, VA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/25/00 Contemporary Patrol Administration, Sherwood, OR, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/25/00 Excellence in the FTO Program, White Plains, NY, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/25/00 SWAT Supervisors’ Tactics and Management, Aurora, CO, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/25/00 Surveillance and Undercover Officer Techniques, Baton Rouge, LA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
9/25-28/00 Effectively Managing Transit Emergencies, Las Vegas, NV, Federal Transit Administration and Transportation Safety Institute (405, 954-3682; Fax: 954-0367)
9/27/00 Investigation of Computer Crime, Worcester, MA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/2/00 Rapid Deployment to High Risk Incidents, Calgary, Alberta, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/2/00 Criminal Investigative Techniques, Tigard, OR, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/2/00 Advanced Internal Affairs: Proactive Affairs, Knoxville, TN, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/5/00 Managing the New Breed: Generation X in Law Enforcement, Chandler, AZ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/16/00 Civil Remedies for Nuisance Abatement, Alexandria, VA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/16/00 Effective Recruitment Tecniques, Buffalo Grove, IL, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/16/00 Less-Lethal Instructor Certification Course, Ithaca, NY, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/16/00 Ethical Standards in Police Service, Waukegan, IL, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/23/00 Planning, Designing and Constructing Police Facilities, Alexandria, VA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/23/00 Risk Management for Law Enforcement Agencies, Cape May, NJ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/23/00 First Line Supervision, Glendale, AZ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/23/00 Multi-Agency Incident Management for Law Enforcement, St. Charles, MO, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/25/00 Police Law and Legal Issues: What Every Police…., Washington Township, NJ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
10/25-26/00The High Security Conference and Expo: Corporate Security and Risk Mitigation Seminars, Atlanta, GA, Security Technology and Design and Protective Operations Magazines (800, 245-9774)
10/30/00 Advanced Tactical Management for Commanders and Supervisors, Roanoke, VA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/1/00 Tactical Entry Operations, St. Charles, MO, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/2/00 Advanced Grant Writing and Management, Henderson, NV, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/2/00 Developing a Legally Defensible Curriculum, Huntington Beach, CA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/8/00 Administering and Managing Campus Law Enforcement, Seattle, WA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/9/00 Managing the Training Unit, Huntington Beach, CA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/13/00 Cultural Awareness: Train-the-Trainer, Sherwood, OR, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/13/00 Managing Criminal Investigations, Sparks, NV, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
11/13/00 Implementing a Yougt Intervention Program, Phoenix, AZ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/4/00 Managing the Internal Affairs Unit, Maple Grove, MN, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/4/00 Effective Recruitment Techniques, Sunnyvale, CA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/4/00 SWAT Supervisors’ Tactics and Management, Worcester, MA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/4/00 New Chiefs’ Development Seminar, Buffalo Grove, IL, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/4/00 Police/Medical Investigation of Death, Miami, FL, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/6/00 Crisis Negotiations, Tucson, AZ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/7/00 Excellence in the FTO Program, St. Charles, MO, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/11/00 Value-Centered Leadership: A Workshop on Ethics…., Phoenix, AZ, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
12/11/00 Critical Incident Management, Seattle, WA, International Association of Chiefs of Police (800, THE IACP)
5/10-13/01 Congress and the Intelligence Community, Washington, DC, Governmental Affairs Institute at Georgetown University (202, 333-4834; Fax: 333-8165)
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Note: Information for this newsletter may be sent to Edith Rodano, Office of Safety and Security, Federal Transit Administration, 400 Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D. C. 20590 (202, 366-0191; Fax: 366-7951) or Edith.Rodano@fta.dot.gov by June 15, 2000.