Apr 27, 2012 8:30 AM

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Proceeds from this years tournament will benefit and help finance youth programs & Northeast Pals boxing program. BLEND also provides support for a variety of needs at the Northeast Area Community Police Station.

Location:
Pacific Palms Resort
One Industry Hills Parkway
Industry, CA 91744
Telephone: (626) 854-2501
www.pacificpalmsresort.com
” IKE” Course – “20 I 0 Golf Digest’s Top 10″

Contact:
Ofcr Ochoa: 25743@lapd.lacity.org
Northeast CRO Unit. Tel: 323-344-5712

Ofcr Mezquita: 32108@lapd.lacity.org
Northeast CRO Unit. Tel: 323-344-5712

Dear Supporter,

To honor our law enforcement heroes this holiday season — both Living Legends and Fallen Heroes — the Memorial Fund is conducting its fourth annual Holiday Heroes tribute campaign. You can participate by:

1. Visiting www.LawMemorial.org/HolidayHeroes where you can recognize your special law enforcement Holiday Hero with a special message.
2. Making a donation today of $20.00 or any amount to the Memorial Fund. Donations support our work to honor fallen law enforcement officers, research officer fatality trends and enhance officer safety.

Once you have submitted your Holiday Hero tribute, we will add your Holiday Hero and thoughtful words to the tribute list on our website and to a scrolling tribute board in the window of the Memorial Visitors Center & Store in Washington, DC where visitors and passersby can see your message.

Whether you donate $20.00 or more — our Holiday Heroes campaign is a wonderful way for you to remember and honor the law enforcement heroes in your life.

The display is a moving tribute to all of America’s law enforcement officers — especially when people take a moment to read the special notes written to our heroes.

Throughout the year, but especially during the holiday season, law enforcement officers are required to forego time with their own families, so the rest of us can safely spend time with ours. And tragically, some officers are injured or killed during this season of peace.

Thank you for all you do to honor America’s law enforcement officers.

Sincerely,

Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO ]]> http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/2011/12/16/national-law-enforcement-officers-memorial-fund-2/feed/ 1 http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/2011/12/09/lappl-responds-to-occupy-protesters-complaints/ http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/2011/12/09/lappl-responds-to-occupy-protesters-complaints/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:49:33 +0000 webmaster http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/?p=661 [...]]]> LAPPL responds to occupy protesters complaints

LOS ANGELES, November 30, 2011 – Los Angeles Police Protective League President Paul M. Weber issued the following statement this morning following news reports that some of the Occupy L.A. encampment protesters are complaining about the law enforcement response.

“It is unfortunate that our society has come to the place where a lawful command from an officer goes ignored. Oftentimes, as was the case at the Occupy L.A. camp, this sets in motion a regrettable series of events. As the League has maintained, when a dangerous individual refuses police orders to end the threat they are posing to the safety of officers and the public, they subject themselves to the consequences of their actions. While some may complain about the LAPD tactics, Los Angeles business and political leaders are already commending the officers for effectively and efficiently ending Occupy L.A. at City Hall with minimum use of force.”

Contact:Eric Rose (805) 624-0572 or Paul Haney (626) 755-4759

About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com.

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Officer Fatality Update Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities: Preliminary 2011 Numbers November 28, 2011 2011 2010 %Change Total Fatalities  157  141  +11% Firearms-related  57  49  +16% Traffic-related  58  68  -15% Other Causes  42  24  +75% NHTSA Partnership Thanks to a generous grant, the Memorial Fund is proud to partner with theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to continue to research, compile data and statistics, and raise awareness of important law enforcement safety issues.

2011

A woman drives into the parking lot of her child’s daycare. She puts her umbrella up, gets the toddler out of the car and walks inside to drop him off. A man in the next car watches the mother and son walk away. He looks around to make sure no one’s watching and then smashes her window. In a matter of seconds, he grabs her purse and leaves the parking lot.

Surveillance cameras captured the car burglary and the grey Ford Edge the thief was driving. Detectives say such criminals have been busy in Pompano Beach lately, hitting cars in the parking lots of parks, gyms and daycares. Several witnesses have seen the man driving the grey Ford Edge.

Anyone with information about this criminal can contact BSO Det. Cyntheoria Wilborn at (954) 786-4242 or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Broward County at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest.

Media note: Surveillance video has been posted on www.sheriff.org.

This article courtesy of the accident lawyer experts at Accidents.com.

In fact, there are many misconceptions about a Breathalyzer test that can actually work out in your favor. The good news is, it’s not a hopeless cause because these tests can be faulty and most experts even believe results can vary by as much as 12 percent.

Here are some of the top myths about breath alcohol tests – and what you really need to know:

Myth #1: Anyone can administer a Breathalyzer test.

Wrong. Actually, every person who administers a Breathalyzer test must be certified. If they’re not, and it’s proven, the evidence can be thrown out of court and considered invalid. Ask your lawyer to request proof of the testing officer’s certification.

Myth #2: Any Breathalyzer instrument will work.

This is also incorrect. All instruments used for breath alcohol tests must be approved and listed on the Federal List of Approved Breath Evidential Instruments. If you later discover the instrument wasn’t on this list, the evidence may be considered invalid in the court of law.

Myth #3: The device only detects alcoholic beverages.

This is one of the biggest reasons Breathalyzers can be considered invalid. They can also detect what’s known as “mouth alcohol” from cold medicine, mouthwash, cough syrup and more. Additionally, individuals who work in factories or manufacturing facilities may blow at a higher level due to the paint fumes, dry cleaning fumes, or gasoline they’ve ingested earlier in the day.

Myth #4: I should avoid burping while taking the test.

In all reality, this could actually work to your benefit. Burping or vomiting immediately before or during the test requires the officer to start the test over. Why? Because each of these acts can contaminate your mouth and thus effect the end results.

Myth #5: If I blew a .08, I’ll be automatically convicted of a DUI.

As mentioned above, many factors play into the results of a Breathalyzer test, and one of the biggest things is post-driving alcohol absorption. In order for your test results to be used against you, the opposing side must prove your BAC at the time of driving. If you consumed a couple drinks immediately prior to driving, this could cause your BAC to read higher than your actual level.

The final decision of whether or not you’re guilty of a DUI depends on the jury and judge in your case – but, knowing each of these factors can help influence the outcome, so consider them when entering into a trial.

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And after two decades of honoring law enforcement, I invite you to join me, law enforcement officers, and corporate and citizen supporters as we celebrate the Memorial’s 20th Anniversary at our second annual Gala to benefit the National Law Enforcement Museum on October 12, 2011.

In addition to celebrating our rich history, guests will get a first glimpse of the Museum’s Hall of Remembrance, which will tell the stories of the 19,298 officers killed in the line of duty whose names are currently engraved on the Memorial. The Hall of Remembrance was funded by a generous $5 million gift from the Police Unity Tour.

I would also like to share a unique opportunity to honor a fallen officer or current law enforcement officer at our 20th Anniversary Gala. You can now make a donation “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” an officer you wish to honor. The officer’s name will be listed in a special section of the Gala program and displayed in the Gala ball room. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

Since 1991 and thanks to your generous support, the Memorial Fund has accomplished so much… tackling officer safety issues, raising awareness about officer fatalities, researching line of duty deaths, and building the National Law Enforcement Museum. I would be honored if you could join me on October 12th to help celebrate our many achievements.

Sincerely,

Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO

by Nate Finn

“Why does a church need a security team??” That question is mostly asked incredulously when people visit one of our campuses and see a team of usually large guys wearing polo shirts in the lobby, the children’s ministry, and the sanctuary.

Security within our church can be a misunderstood concept. Many people believe that security does not belong in the church. On the one hand, there are people who say it unnecessarily heightens a perception of threat, and on the other, people say it means we’re not trusting in the sovereignty of God (to protect his church). We also recognize there are people who are simply opposed to our church and the gospel of Jesus. As Pastor Mark said in the 2007 sermon, “Pain and Progress,” from the Nehemiah sermon series, “Not everybody in Seattle has the same agenda as we do. Our goal is to read the Bible and love Jesus. … That’s not the most popular agenda in Seattle.” We get that, and the fact that people might oppose us is not what worries us. But here’s what we’re very committed to: people should be able to come to a Mars Hill Church service and worship in peace.

“If you are saying to yourself, ‘Aren’t they exaggerating this whole thing? I didn’t see or hear of anything,’ it is because our security teams are doing a fantastic job.”

Ultimately, the goal of the security teams is to protect the integrity of the service and how people are receiving the Word that’s being preached. Listening to a sermon can be a big experience—the Holy Spirit can be speaking to someone—and if there’s a disturbance, that moment can be broken.

Like the Israelites in Nehemiah’s day, we not only have the right to worship the God of the Bible but we have the obligation to provide a safe environment to those who want to attend Mars Hill and worship God freely. The First Amendment grants us the right to peaceably assemble, after all. (And, yes, it grants that right to those who’d oppose us to peaceably assemble and voice that opposition as well, and that’s fine, though as a private organization, we have the right to not permit that to happen on our property.)

The same people who opposed the Israelites are the same kind of people we experience today. However, the men and women you see with the security shirts are not there to intimidate but to protect the body from those trying to disrupt or cause harm. And yes, serious crimes do happen on church properties across the nation and they aren’t just petty crimes. Pastors have been killed and churches have been vandalized, robbed, and burnt to the ground. This information is not being used as a scare tactic. We just don’t want to be naïve and not be cognizant of what happens every week.

That said, our campuses experience vandalism, burglary, and theft as often as once a week. On Sundays, we keep watch on the premises, mostly in an effort to deter any potential threats by being proactive not just reactive. If you are saying to yourself, “Aren’t they exaggerating this whole thing? I didn’t see or hear of anything,” it is because our security teams are doing a fantastic job mitigating threats we see regularly throughout the year.

Children’s Ministry

One of our biggest priorities on Sundays is to keep our kids safe while they learn about Jesus each week. Similarly, we want parents to be able to learn about Jesus while they sit in the service, and part of this is that they need to be able to trust in the children’s ministry when they drop their kids off and know the kids will be safe and protected during that time.

There are, on average, five to six threats to the children’s ministries at our Mars Hill campuses per year. Security team members are present throughout the children’s ministry for two reasons. One reason is to mitigate serious threats, and the other is for accountability of our children’s ministry volunteers.

Lobbies and sanctuary

In addition, security team members keep watch in the lobbies and sanctuary. Ever wonder why there are two security team members who sit at the front of the sanctuaries while Pastor Mark preaches? Because several years ago, a man charged the stage with a large knife while Pastor Mark was preaching. In general, there is a higher potential of threats when the sermon topic is on spiritual warfare. There have been subsequent threats, and sometimes the threats vary by campus location and service time.

SPD

And lastly, at the Downtown Seattle and Ballard campuses, you will see uniformed Seattle police officers at the services. These officers are on duty and paid, though the shifts they work at the church are ones for which they’ve volunteered to take overtime hours, so they’re not being taken out of the normal police rotation to be stationed at our campuses. The strategy behind the uniformed police officer is primarily as a deterrent, but it’s also so that we can have more of an immediate response if there were an actual incident.

Guards along the wall

God called Nehemiah to build a wall and now God has called Mars Hill to build cities within the cities. God told Nehemiah to place guards along the wall to protect his people and the work, and we must place guards within our walls to protect God’s people and the work of sharing the Gospel. In order to provide the proper safety and security for our campuses, we need men who are able-bodied, have a heart to protect our children and families, and a desire to step up and volunteer a portion of their time to the Security Ministry. This ministry not only provides a valuable service to the church, but also is an opportunity for spiritual growth and community building for people who share common interests.

“But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and that the breaches were beginning to be closed, they were very angry. And they all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it. And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.”

Nehemiah 4:7–9

“Opposition only comes to those who are doing something. There are many people out there who live their life without being criticized or attacked because they spend their time lying on the couch with their finger up their nose not doing anything. There is no reason to oppose such people. So if you are doing something, expect opposition and be encouraged because you are doing something.”

Pastor Mark, “Pain and Progress”

Think you might want to serve on this team? If you have any other questions regarding church security or want to be trained to volunteer on this team, please email Nate Finn at nate [dot] finn [at] marshillchurch [dot] org or stop by the connect desk on Sunday and talk to our connect desk volunteers. We look forward to having you on our team.

Nate Finn is the executive assistant to Pastor Dave Bruskas and a member of the Ballard campus.

If you need assistance in developing and implementing a church security ministry team or need security team enhancements, then contact Gideon Protective Services, Inc. to learn more about our Church Security Seminars or full Secure Church training program.  Call 888.305.6513 Ext. #3 or email info@gideonprotectiveservices.com.