Contents - Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers` Association
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Contents - Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers` Association
The Magazine of MLEOA Winter 2013 o t d Committe ce x E e c n lle Contents 2 Membership Application and Change of Address 3 President’s Letter 4 Secretary’s Report 5 Mississippi Chiefs of Police Association 6 2012 Conference News / 2012 Legislation 7 Requirements for MLEOA Sponsored and Compensated Training 8 2012 Motorcycle Competition Results 10 Letter from Attorney General Jim Hood 11 On Sheep, Wolves, and Sheep Dogs 13 Conference Registration and Hotel Information 14 MLEOA Recognizes Deserving Individuals 15 Just for Laughs 16 15 Signs You’re Retired On Duty 17 Conference Agenda 18 Motorcycle Training 19 Rules Committee 24 Police Basic Marksmanship/Sniper School 25 MLEOA Scholarship Program 27 MLEOA Scholarship Program Application Members of the MLEOA Executive Committee and Board of Directors are listed on the inside front cover (opposite). MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 1 Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Assocation Official Application for Membership I HEREBY TRANSMIT MY ANNUAL MEMBERS DUES OF $25 IN THE MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE YEAR _______. Name Date of Birth Department Title Address City State Beneficiary Zip Relationship Address City State Zip Signature of Applicant Annual Dues $2500. Applicants who have passed their 50th birthday are not eligible for death benefits. MAIL REMITTANCE TO: CHARLIE SIMS, EXECUTIVE TREASURER, 14 SOUTHGATE ROAD, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401 ADDRESS VERIFICATION / CHANGE FORM Name Membership # New/current Address City Telephone : Work State Zip State Zip Home Cell Other Old Address City Change in Beneficiary MAIL TO: Charlie Sims, Executive Treasurer, 14 Southgate Road, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Use this form to notify MLEOA of an address change. Please photocopy and give to any member you are aware of, who has a problem receiving the magazine or other correspondence from MLEOA. 2 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Members, I would like to take this time to thank each and every officer across the State of Mississippi for electing me as the President of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Association for the past two years. To have such a great honor bestowed upon me by such a dedicated group of individuals is overwhelming. The Board and I have been working extremely hard over the past year preparing for the 2013 annual conference hosted by the Biloxi Police Department and its distinguished Chief John Miller. We are looking forward to the hospitality and the professionalism that this department always extends. This conference will highlight the association’s constant dedication to the enhancement of law enforcement training. The conference will offer motorcycle training, strategic self-defense & grappling tactics instructor training, and precision rifle training. I would also like to take time to recognize the association’s lobbyists, Trey Bobinger and Sid Albritton. Over the past legislative session they have worked tirelessly to identify the need for advanced law enforcement training to our state legislators. This dedication has resulted in the association receiving a fee-based assessment. This funding will now allow officers to receive the advanced training they so need and deserve. It is also important to recognize the members who serve on the Board of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Association. The members of the Board take time out of their busy schedules with no pay or benefits to further our career. These individuals work diligently month after month to help not only the citizens of our great state but to also improve the lives of their fellow brothers in blue. I look forward to seeing each of you at the conference this summer and receiving great training and fellowship amongst fellow officers, friends, and family members. Lee McDivitt, President of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Association Want one of these tags? They can now be obtained through your local tax offices. Proceeds go to the association to help our membership. MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 3 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA Deceased Members E.L. COKER Lumberton Police Department SECRETARY’S REPORT Greetings to All, WILLIAM P. BRIDGES Gulfport Police Department CHARLES E. LOCKHART Mississippi Highway Patrol THOMAS L. KIRKLAND, SR. Meridian Police Department JOHN D. HOLLAND The 2013 conference will be back on the coast with the host cities of Biloxi and D’Iberville. This year’s training will consist of motorcycle training, police sniper training, and Strategic Self-Defense & Grappling Tactics instructor course. The information is included in this issue of the Vicksburg Police Department magazine or you can go to our website, www.mleoa.com JACK L. POOLE Gloster Police Department <http://www/mleoa.com/> and get additional information. The first 100 members who make reservations at the conference hotel, Four Points by Sheraton, will receive a special rate of $44.50 per night. The members listed to the left have passed away since the last magazine. We have paid the death benefit in each case and we extend our deepest sympathy to the families of these members. May God bless each of you. — Charlie Sims 4 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA MISSISSIPPI CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION On behalf of the Mississippi Association of Police Chiefs, we are looking forward to working with all law enforcement groups and members of the Mississippi Legislature for the 2013 session to advance the needs of those who are working daily to fight crime in our cities and counties. The Chiefs Association will be looking for legislative support to reinstate the $.35 for our Law Enforcement and Fire Fighter Disability Relief Fund. This fund helps provide assistance to any law enforcement officer who is injured in the line of duty and cannot promptly return to work. This fund is a supplement to what an officer might be eligible to receive. While we understand the need to reduce costs of moving vehicle violations, we encourage our legislators to reinstate the assessment for our disability relief fund. Speaking of supporting law enforcement, we would like to encourage all law enforcement and members of the legislature and executive branch to attend our 3rd Annual Fallen Officers’ Candlelight Vigil. This year’s program will be Tuesday, May 14, at the fallen officers memorial is located between the Supreme Court and Sillers buildings. Our candlelight vigil falls during National Police Week, and we hope to see our crowd continue to grow as we remember our fallen brothers and sisters in law enforcement with a memorable candlelight vigil. Please contact Ken Winter at 662-897-6227 or via email at [email protected] OR Donna Echols at 601-291-6064 or via email at [email protected] for more information about our two events to honor fallen officers. This year at the Annual Fallen Officers’ Candlelight Vigil, we will be sponsoring the first Mississippi Honor Guard competition on the grounds adjacent to the memorial across from the capitol. We are recruiting honor guard teams from cities, counties and the state to participate. Winners of the competition will be announced later the same day. So please mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The honor guard competition will begin at 2:00 p.m. with awards made during the 6:00 p.m. candle light ceremony. When we all work together on legislation, fallen officer ceremonies, and other issues that impact the work that our law enforcement officers do every day, we can achieve great things for the betterment of our officers and the public we serve and protect. Best of luck in the New Year, and we look forward to working together. Ken Winter, Executive Director MS Association of Chiefs of Police GULFPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S HONOR GUARD AT THE ANNUAL FALLEN OFFICER’S CANDLELIGHT VIGIL MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 5 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA 2012 CONFERENCE NEWS The conference is over and it was a great success! Thanks to Chief Tony Carleton and the Tupelo Police Department for all of their help and hospitality. The association recognized several desrving individuals during the banquet on Saturday night. Agents Lance Ware and Tony Green with the Mississippi Attorney General's Office were awarded the Officer of the Year for their actions during a murder-for-hire incident in Greenwood MS. Their actions saved the life of a Greenwood attorney after two armed assailants burst into his office and started shooting. Both officers received a weapon, a $100 check, a plaque, and one year membership in the association. Jeanne Walter, wife of Pearl Police Officer Mike Walter, was presented with a $1000 annunity to assist with her daughter Bailey's college fund. The association wanted to express its love and support for this family and assure them that Mike would not be forgotten. The association also presented the Smithville Police Department a $1000 gift certificate to assist them in securing equipment that was lost in the terrible tornado that devastated Smithville in 2011. In addition, the association presented three (3) $1000 scholarships to graduating high school students in the state. The Robbie Maxwell scholarship was presented to Bailee Alexander of Purvis MS. Bailee graduated from Purvis High School where she graduated as the 2012 Salutatorian. Bailee was very active in several organizations and made the all "A" honor role. Bailee will attend the University of Southern Mississippi and pursue a degree in nursing. The recipient of the Bill Martin Scholarship was Catherine Deleon of Hattiesburg MS. Catherine attended Oak Grove High School and received several academic awards. She volunteered for various organizations in the community to include the Red Cross. Catherine plans to attend Jones Junior College and USM to pursue a degree in speech pathology. The last scholarship recipient was Dylan Kittrell of Hattiesburg MS. Dylan attended Presbyterian Christian School where he received several academic awards. Dylan volunteered his time with the Habitat for Humanity organization and plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi and pursue a degree in construction and architectural engineering. Lastly, the association recognized two (2) legislators who championed legislation to support law enforcement across the state. Members wanted to express their gratitude to these individuals for their tireless efforts in supporting public safety initiatives in the Mississippi State Legislature. Senator Chris McDaniel and Representative Andy Gipson were recognized and presented a plaque to thank them for their hard work and dedication to the law enforcement community. 2012 LEGISLATION Training has always been an important component of our association. We wanted to ensure that training is available to officers all across our great state and that it is not hindered due to lack of funding or availability. In light of this, MLEOA introduced legislation that will enable us to fund training for officers and agencies across the state. The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers' Association had a great legislative session thanks to the efforts of our lobbyist Trey Bobinger and the support of many legislators who helped to support these initiatives for the association. HB 878 provides an assessment of $.75 on “Other Misdemeanors” which will be deposited into a fund called the Motorcycle Officer Training Fund. The purpose of the fund shall be to provide funding for the training of state and local law enforcement officers including motorcycle officer training. The monies will be deposited into an account through the Attorney General's Office and administered by the Executive Board of MLEOA. SB 2661 authorizes a car tag for the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association. It will be available to anyone who wants to support law enforcement. The tags will have the association logo on it and will identify the driver as a proud supporter of law enforcement. Check with your local tax offices in the coming months for this new tag. 6 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA REQUIREMENTS FOR MLEOA SPONSORED AND COMPENSATED TRAINING The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA) will sponsor training for requesting agencies that have specific needs and are willing to provide a location for the training. Sponsored training is based on the availability of Certified Instructors, availability of funds, and approval from the MLEOA Executive Board. The following requirements must be met prior to the beginning of training sessions. 1. The agency must request the training from MLEOA and provide information of number of students and availability of training location. 2. A qualified instructor approved by the Board on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Training (BLEOST) and the MLEOA Executive Board must be available to conduct the training. 3. The training course must ensure that the instruction is based on course objectives, appropriate instructional methods are used, and the instructional outcome is measured by testing. 4. A lesson plan must be submitted to the MLEOA Executive Board by the instructor and reviewed and approved prior to training. 5. The lesson plan must include the instructional goal of the lesson, learning objectives, the content of the training and specification of the appropriate instructional techniques, and identification of any tests used in the training process. 6. If the training involves practical exercises or scenario based training, the training must have learning objectives, performance measures, grading guidelines, and a risk assessment of safety issues. Instructors will be compensated by MLEOA in accordance with the following schedule: 1. The training will be limited to no more than two instructors for a two day sixteen (16) hour course based on eight (8) hours of training each day. 2. The instructor(s) will reimbursement for travel mileage (Based on the state mileage rate), Lodging, Meals (Based on the state meal allowance), and an honorarium of $20.00 to $25.00 per hour based on the instructors qualifications and the subject matter of the training. Request for training by agencies or instructors should be submitted to the MLEOA Training Committee by contacting Executive Secretary/Treasurer Charlie Sims at 14 Southgate Road, Hattiesburg, MS. Work phone (601) 288-1046, Cell phone (601) 606-0099, or email at [email protected] or [email protected] Make Your Plans Now To Attend 2013 Conference May 28 - June 2 Biloxi / D’Iberville Register Early!! MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 7 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA 2012 MOTORCYCLE COMPETITION RESULTS Following are the results from the motorcycle competition that took place at the 2012 convention: NON-FAIRING NOVICE: NAME AGENCY Chad Dupuy Jonathan Ellis Ray Walley Tim Clouse William David Jarrell Kevin Ware Jon Denson James Clinton Stefon Richardson Harris Tapp Brett Moyer Denham Springs PD Southaven PD Hattiesburg PD Tupelo PD Forrest Co SO Southaven PD Hattiesburg PD Hattiesburg PD Hattiesburg PD Hattiesburg PD Tupelo PD INDIVIDUAL RIDE SLOW RIDE CHALLENGE RIDE 155.094 (1st) 182.475 (2nd) 186.973 (3rd) 188.503 (4th) 193.988 (5th) 199.12 199.748 214.69 222.387 233.883 259.403 20.56 19.56 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 70.51 86.856 DQ DQ N/A N/A 64.942 236.582 N/A N/A N/A INDIVIDUAL RIDE SLOW RIDE CHALLENGE RIDE 172.847 (1st) 180.927 (2nd) 184.257 (3rd) 188.936 (4th) 193.321 (5th) 273.182 DQ 16.55 34.4 25.58 N/A N/A N/A N/A 60.694 (3rd) 76.757 68.135 71.675 N/A N/A N/A INDIVIDUAL RIDE SLOW RIDE CHALLENGE RIDE 151.151 (1st) 154.842 (2nd) 155.496 (3rd) 157.702 (4th) 167.1 (5th) 171.573 178.434 180.909 187.38 189.256 192.743 208.828 243.049 Injury Injury 52.74 (1st) 37.9 (3rd) 25.32 45.03 (2nd) 34.4 N/A 25.16 N/A 29.38 12.22 N/A N/A 20.3 N/A N/A 59.828 (2nd) 74.554 63.056 73.164 87.049 N/A N/A 89.058 77.59 154.776 N/A 57.684 (1st) 65.649 N/A N/A INDIVIDUAL RIDE SLOW RIDE CHALLENGE RIDE 180.743 (1st) 189.719 (2nd) 19.98 N/A 74.932 N/A INDIVIDUAL RIDE SLOW RIDE CHALLENGE RIDE 196.699 (1st) 233.77 (2nd) N/A N/A 62.009 N/A NON-FAIRING INTERMEDIATE: NAME AGENCY Johnny Cox Derek Holmes Philip Sanderson Dale Bryant Micah Taylor Nick Calico Charles Johnson Southaven PD Hattiesburg PD Tupelo PD Southaven PD Madison PD Forrest Co SO Hattiesburg PD NON-FAIRING EXPERT: NAME AGENCY Clifton Brown James Poe Paul Steagall Donald Jenkins Kane Kittrell Rickey Lee Alan Chavers Billy Jenkins Mike Fleming Jamie Brooks Robert Teck Chad Young Stephen Patrick Stan Kittrell Vincent Brown Denham Springs PD Denham Springs PD Denham Springs PD Meridian PD Lamar Co SO Lamar Co SO Tupelo PD Meridian PD Hattiesburg PD Madison PD Hattiesburg PD Hattiesburg PD Madison PD USM PD Hattiesburg PD FAIRING NOVICE: NAME AGENCY Julius Hutson Mark Gentry MHP Meridian PD FAIRING INTERMEDIATE: NAME AGENCY Noell Bass Marcus Edwards Ridgeland PD Ridgeland PD (continued on next page) 8 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA MOTORCYCLE COMPETITION (continued) FAIRING EXPERT: NAME AGENCY Mark Hodges Richard Fowler Mitch Perry Tommy Coker Rod Burch Jackson PD Brandon PD Jackson PD Meridian PD Brandon PD INDIVIDUAL RIDE SLOW RIDE CHALLENGE RIDE 169.8 (1st) 184.45 (2nd) 186.054 (3rd) 219.104 (4th) 251.576 (5th) 32.42 7.2 N/A N/A N/A 70.118 86.753 62.805 77.885 89.727 FASTEST CLEAN RUN: NAME AGENCY Clifton Brown Denham Springs PD ROB CURRY B.R.A.T. AWARD: NAME AGENCY Clifton Brown Denham Springs PD PARTNER RIDE: NAME AGENCY Paul Steagall/Chad Dupuy Clifton Brown/James Poe Michael Fleming/Nick Calico Denham Springs PD Denham Springs PD Hattiesburg/Forrest County MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 9 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA 10 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA ON SHEEP, WOLVES, AND SHEEPDOGS With all that is happening across the nation recently, a re-print of the article below is more relevant than ever. From MLEOA to all of it’s brothers and sisters, Be Safe, Be Diligent, and may God bless. By: LTC (Ret) Dave Grossman, author of “On Killing” Honor never grows old, and honor rejoices the heart of age. It does so because honor is, finally, about defending those noble and worthy things that deserve defending, even if it comes at a high cost. In our time, that may mean social disapproval, public scorn, hardship, persecution, or as always, even death itself. The question remains: What is worth defending? What is worth dying for? What is worth living for? - William J. Bennett - in a lecture to the United States Naval Academy November 24, 1997 One Vietnam veteran, an old retired colonel, once said this to me: "Most of the people in our society are sheep. They are kind, gentle, productive creatures who can only hurt one another by accident." This is true. Remember, the murder rate is six per 100,000 per year, and the aggravated assault rate is four per 1,000 per year. What this means is that the vast majority of Americans are not inclined to hurt one another. Some estimates say that two million Americans are victims of violent crimes every year, a tragic, staggering number, perhaps an all-time record rate of violent crime. But there are almost 300 million Americans, which means that the odds of being a victim of violent crime is considerably less than one in a hundred on any given year. Furthermore, since many violent crimes are committed by repeat offenders, the actual number of violent citizens is considerably less than two million. Thus there is a paradox, and we must grasp both ends of the situation: We may well be in the most violent times in history, but violence is still remarkably rare. This is because most citizens are kind, decent people who are not capable of hurting each other, except by accident or under extreme provocation. They are sheep. I mean nothing negative by calling them sheep. To me it is like the pretty, blue robin's egg. Inside it is soft and gooey but someday it will grow into something wonderful. But the egg cannot survive without its hard blue shell. Police officers, soldiers, and other warriors are like that shell, and someday the civilization they protect will grow into something wonderful.? For now, though, they need warriors to protect them from the predators. "Then there are the wolves," the old war veteran said, "and the wolves feed on the sheep without mercy." Do you believe there are wolves out there who will feed on the flock without mercy? You better believe it. There are evil men in this world and they are capable of evil deeds. The moment you forget that or pretend it is not so, you become a sheep. There is no safety in denial. "Then there are sheepdogs," he went on, "and I'm a sheepdog. I live to protect the flock and confront the wolf." MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION If you have no capacity for violence then you are a healthy productive citizen, a sheep. If you have a capacity for violence and no empathy for your fellow citizens, then you have defined an aggressive sociopath, a wolf. But what if you have a capacity for violence, and a deep love for your fellow citizens? What do you have then? A sheepdog, a warrior, someone who is walking the hero's path. Someone who can walk into the heart of darkness, into the universal human phobia, and walk out unscathed Let me expand on this old soldier's excellent model of the sheep, wolves, and sheepdogs. We know that the sheep live in denial, that is what makes them sheep. They do not want to believe that there is evil in the world. They can accept the fact that fires can happen, which is why they want fire extinguishers, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and fire exits throughout their kids' schools. But many of them are outraged at the idea of putting an armed police officer in their kid's school. Our children are thousands of times more likely to be killed or seriously injured by school violence than fire, but the sheep's only response to the possibility of violence is denial. The idea of someone coming to kill or harm their child is just too hard, and so they chose the path of denial. The sheep generally do not like the sheepdog. He looks a lot like the wolf. He has fangs and the capacity for violence. The difference, though, is that the sheepdog must not, can not and will not ever harm the sheep. Any sheep dog who intentionally harms the lowliest little lamb will be punished and removed. The world cannot work any other way, at least not in a representative democracy or a republic such as ours. Still, the sheepdog disturbs the sheep. He is a constant reminder that there are wolves in the land. They would prefer that he didn't tell them where to go, or give them traffic tickets, or stand at the ready in our airports in camouflage fatigues holding an M-16. The sheep would much rather have the sheepdog cash in his fangs, spray paint himself white, and go, "Baa." Until the wolf shows up. Then the entire flock tries desperately to hide behind one lonely sheepdog. The students, the victims, at Columbine High School were big, tough high school students, and under ordinary circumstances they would not have had the time of day for a police officer. They were not bad kids; they just had nothing to say to a cop. When the school was under attack, however, and SWAT teams were clearing the rooms and hallways, the officers had to physically peel those clinging, sobbing kids off of them. This is how the little lambs feel about their sheepdog when the wolf is at the door. (continued on next page) 11 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA SHEEPS, WOLVES AND SHEEPDOGS (continued) Look at what happened after September 11, 2001 when the wolf pounded hard on the door. Remember how America, more than ever before, felt differently about their law enforcement officers and military personnel? Remember how many times you heard the word hero? Understand that there is nothing morally superior about being a sheepdog; it is just what you choose to be. Also understand that a sheepdog is a funny critter: He is always sniffing around out on the perimeter, checking the breeze, barking at things that go bump in the night, and yearning for a righteous battle. That is, the young sheepdogs yearn for a righteous battle. The old sheepdogs are a little older and wiser, but they move to the sound of the guns when needed right along with the young ones. Here is how the sheep and the sheepdog think differently. The sheep pretend the wolf will never come, but the sheepdog lives for that day. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, most of the sheep, that is, most citizens in America said, "Thank God I wasn't on one of those planes." The sheepdogs, the warriors, said, "Dear God, I wish I could have been on one of those planes. Maybe I could have made a difference." When you are truly transformed into a warrior and have truly invested yourself into warriorhood, you want to be there. You want to be able to make a difference. There is nothing morally superior about the sheepdog, the warrior, but he does have one real advantage. Only one. And that is that he is able to survive and thrive in an environment that destroys 98 percent of the population. There was research conducted a few years ago with individuals convicted of violent crimes. These cons were in prison for serious, predatory crimes of violence: assaults, murders and killing law enforcement officers. The vast majority said that they specifically targeted victims by body language: slumped walk, passive behavior and lack of awareness. They chose their victims like big cats do in Africa, when they select one out of the herd that is least able to protect itself. Some people may be destined to be sheep and others might be genetically primed to be wolves or sheepdogs. But I believe that most people can choose which one they want to be, and I'm proud to say that more and more Americans are choosing to become sheepdogs. Seven months after the attack on September 11, 2001, Todd Beamer was honored in his hometown of Cranbury, New Jersey. Todd, as you recall, was the man on Flight 93 over Pennsylvania who called on his cell phone to alert an operator from United Airlines about the hijacking. When he learned of the other three passenger planes that had been used as weapons, Todd dropped his phone and uttered the words, "Let's roll," which authorities believe was a signal to the other passengers to confront the terrorist hijackers. In one hour, a transformation occurred among the passengers - athletes, business people and parents. -- from sheep to sheepdogs and together they fought the wolves, ultimately saving an unknown number of lives on the ground. 12 There is no safety for honest men except by believing all possible evil of evil men. - Edmund Burke Here is the point I like to emphasize, especially to the thousands of police officers and soldiers I speak to each year. In nature the sheep, real sheep, are born as sheep. Sheepdogs are born that way, and so are wolves. They didn't have a choice. But you are not a critter. As a human being, you can be whatever you want to be. It is a conscious, moral decision. If you want to be a sheep, then you can be a sheep and that is okay, but you must understand the price you pay. When the wolf comes, you and your loved ones are going to die if there is not a sheepdog there to protect you. If you want to be a wolf, you can be one, but the sheepdogs are going to hunt you down and you will never have rest, safety, trust or love. But if you want to be a sheepdog and walk the warrior's path, then you must make a conscious and moral decision every day to dedicate, equip and prepare yourself to thrive in that toxic, corrosive moment when the wolf comes knocking at the door. For example, many officers carry their weapons in church.? They are well concealed in ankle holsters, shoulder holsters or inside-the-belt holsters tucked into the small of their backs.? Anytime you go to some form of religious service, there is a very good chance that a police officer in your congregation is carrying. You will never know if there is such an individual in your place of worship, until the wolf appears to massacre you and your loved ones. I was training a group of police officers in Texas, and during the break, one officer asked his friend if he carried his weapon in church. The other cop replied, "I will never be caught without my gun in church." I asked why he felt so strongly about this, and he told me about a cop he knew who was at a church massacre in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1999. In that incident, a mentally deranged individual came into the church and opened fire, gunning down fourteen people. He said that officer believed he could have saved every life that day if he had been carrying his gun. His own son was shot, and all he could do was throw himself on the boy's body and wait to die. That cop looked me in the eye and said, "Do you have any idea how hard it would be to live with yourself after that?" Some individuals would be horrified if they knew this police officer was carrying a weapon in church. They might call him paranoid and would probably scorn him. Yet these same individuals would be enraged and would call for "heads to roll" if they found out that the airbags in their cars were defective, or that the fire extinguisher and fire sprinklers in their kids' school did not work. They can accept the fact that fires and traffic accidents can happen and that there must be safeguards against them. Their only response to the wolf, though, is denial, and all too often their response to the sheepdog is scorn and disdain. But the sheepdog quietly asks himself, "Do you have and idea how hard it would be to live with yourself if your loved ones attacked and killed, and you had to stand (continued on next page) MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA SHEEPS, WOLVES AND SHEEPDOGS (continued) there helplessly because you were unprepared for that day?" It is denial that turns people into sheep. Sheep are psychologically destroyed by combat because their only defense is denial, which is counterproductive and destructive, resulting in fear, helplessness and horror when the wolf shows up. Denial kills you twice. It kills you once, at your moment of truth when you are not physically prepared: you didn't bring your gun, you didn't train. Your only defense was wishful thinking. Hope is not a strategy. Denial kills you a second time because even if you do physically survive, you are psychologically shattered by your fear helplessness and horror at your moment of truth. Gavin de Becker puts it like this in Fear Less, his superb post-9/11 book, which should be required reading for anyone trying to come to terms with our current world situation: "...denial can be seductive, but it has an insidious side effect. For all the peace of mind deniers think they get by saying it isn't so, the fall they take when faced with new violence is all the more unsettling." Denial is a save-now-pay-later scheme, a contract written entirely in small print, for in the long run, the denying ✄ ✄ ✄ ✄ person knows the truth on some level. And so the warrior must strive to confront denial in all aspects of his life, and prepare himself for the day when evil comes. If you are warrior who is legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that the bad man will not come today. No one can be "on" 24/7, for a lifetime. Everyone needs down time. But if you are authorized to carry a weapon, and you walk outside without it, just take a deep breath, and say this to yourself... "Baa." This business of being a sheep or a sheep dog is not a yes-no dichotomy. It is not an all-or-nothing, either-or choice. It is a matter of degrees, a continuum. On one end is an abject, head-in-the-sand-sheep and on the other end is the ultimate warrior. Few people exist completely on one end or the other. Most of us live somewhere in between. Since 9-11 almost everyone in America took a step up that continuum, away from denial. The sheep took a few steps toward accepting and appreciating their warriors, and the warriors started taking their job more seriously. The degree to which you move up that continuum, away from sheephood and denial, is the degree to which you and your loved ones will survive, physically and psychologically at your moment of truth. ■ ✄ ✄ ✄ ✄ MLEOA 2013 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Complete this registration form and return it with your check, money order or purchase order made payable to M.L.E.OA. PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Name: Agency Address: City: State: Zip: T-Shirt Size: Please check which class you wish to attend: ❑ Police Basic Sniper Class ❑ SSGT Instructor Class (Motorcycle Participants, Please complete other registration form) (Page 18) ❑ Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 ❑ Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . $35 Hotel Information FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON BILOXI BEACH BOULEVARD 940 Beach Boulevard Biloxi, Mississippi 39530 TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED . . . . . $ _______________ Please return this form with payment by May 15, 2013 to: MLEOA 14 Southgate Road Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Phone: 228-546-3100 Hotel Reservations: 866-716-8133 htp://www.fourpointsbiloxi.com Room Rate of $89.00 per night For the first 100 to register, Room Rate of $44.50 per night MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 13 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA MLEOA Needs Your Help to Recognize Deserving Individuals! Officer of the Year Each year the association bestows this honor on an officer who has shown that he/she performs the job with honesty, integrity, professionalism and a commitment to excellence. Nominations for Officer of the Year will be accepted until May 15, 2013. All nominations will be reviewed by the 1st Vice President and regional Vice Presidents. People submitting nominations are encouraged to send copies of reports, newspaper clippings, statements or any documentation that may aide in the selection of deserving individuals. Recipients of this award receive one year membership dues into the association, all expenses paid for attendance at the annual conference, an engraved firearm and a check for $100.00. People are encouraged to submit nominations to the secretary/treasurer for consideration. Scholarships The association awards three (3), $1,000.00 scholarships to young adults throughout the state. The association realizes the importance of education and provides scholarships to deserving young adults each year. Eligible persons are asked to fill out the enclosed application and forward it to the secretary/treasurer for consideration. Applications must be received by April 1, 2008 for consideration. Questions may be directed to Charles Sims, Secretary-Treasurer for the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association, at (601)606-0099. Mail all correspondence to: Charles Sims, Secretary/Treasurer 14 Southgate Road Hattiesburg, Ms 39401 14 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION The Golfer A Miracle A priest gets pulled over for speeding. The police officer sees an empty wine bottle in his car and smells alcohol on his breath. “Father, have you been drinking?” asks the officer. “Only water, my son.” replies the priest. “Why then do I smell wine?” questions the officer. The priest, looking at the wine bottle, replies, “Oh my Lord, He’s gone and done it again!” Have You Been Drinking? A male driver gets stopped by police, and is asked: “Have you been drinking?” The man replies: “Okay, yes, I have … how did you know officer? Was I swerving across the road, or speeding?” “No sir,” replied the policeman, “… nothing else can explain that ugly woman sitting next to you.” Legal Drinking Age The Tennessee Police Department has issued notices to all liquor stores that they have raised the minimum drinking age in that state to 32? It seems they want to keep alcohol out of the high schools! The Pistol Range Ernie, not the brightest rookie at the police academy, was at the pistol range. He was given some instruction, a pistol, and bullets. He fired several shots at the target. The report came from the target area that all attempts had completely missed the target. Ernie looked at his weapon and then at the target again. He looked at the pistol again, and then at the target again. He put his finger over the end of the gun barrel and squeezed the trigger with his other hand. The end of his finger was blown off, where upon he yelled toward the target area: “It’s leaving here just fine. The trouble must be at your end!” MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION A murder has been committed. Police are called to an apartment and find a man standing, holding a 5-iron in his hands, looking at the lifeless body of a woman on the ground. The detective asks, “Sir, is that your wife?” “Yes.” “Did you hit her with that golf club?” “Yes. Yes, I did,” the man answers. He stifles a sob, drops the club and puts his hands on his head. “How many times did you hit her?” “I don’t know. Five … six … put me down for a five.” Police Dog A woman saw an ad in the local newspaper which read: “Purebred Police Dog $25.” Thinking that to be a great bargain, she called and ordered the dog to be delivered. The next day a van arrived at her home and delivered the mangiestlooking mongrel she had ever seen. In a rage, she telephoned the man who had placed the ad, “How dare you call that mangy-mutt a purebred police dog?” “Don’t let his looks deceive you, ma’am,” the man replied, “He’s in the Secret Service.” Chapped Lips An old cowhand came riding into town on a hot, dry, dusty day. The local sheriff watched from his chair in front of the saloon as the cowboy wearily dismounted and tied his horse to the rail. The cowboy then moved slowly to the back of his horse, lifted its tail, and placed a big kiss where the sun don’t shine. He dropped the horse’s tail, stepped up on the walk and aimed toward the swinging doors of the saloon. “Hold on there, Mister,” said the sheriff. “Did I just see what I think I saw?” “Recon you did, Sheriff. I got me some powerful chapped lips.” “And that cures them?” the sheriff asked. “Nope, but it keeps me from lickin’ ‘em.” 15 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA 15 SIGNS YOU’RE “RETIRED ON DUTY” Being ‘ROD’ is a dangerous but reversible condition Do you know any officers that are ‘Retired on Duty’ (ROD)? RODs are the minority of our profession, but they have existed since Sheriff John Bethan managed to sit out the gunfight at the OK Corral. Most RODs were great cops at one time and then something happened. Gradually low motivation overtook their enthusiasm like a Tsunami. They became avoiders – satisfied that no matter what they did or did not do it all counted for eight. If they were a baseball player stepping up to the plate the perfect game would be, “no runs, no hits, and no errors.” Symptoms (Name Others in Comments Below) Do you work with people who have a perpetual “no activity, no problems” philosophy? Has somebody you know acquired a voluntary passivity, which makes them dangerous to themselves and other officers. You may be retired on duty if: 1). Your personal squad check regimen is to disconnect the GPS, turn off your radar, turn on your favorite FM station, and set your computer to your personal Facebook page. You are able to perform these tasks one handed and with more admirable smoothness than a firearms instructor demonstrating a tactical reload. 2). Your first stop of every shift is at Flo’s Diner for the sixegg omelet with extra cheese. This does not preclude you from enjoying a lunch break in a few hours, because you call it in as a “Community Policing” stop. 3). Your second call of the day is from nature, and your back up is the Bass Fisherman’s Quarterly. This operation takes longer to finish than the six-egg omelet. 4). You consider it a “Terry Stop,” when you pull into the gas-n-go, where your buddy Terry is working the counter. Terry allows for unlimited free coffee and soda. You stay only long enough to drain, re-fill, and drain your bladder again. You log in another “Community Policing” stop. 5). Your day-off calendar has your scheduled days off circled and the adjacent day you plan on calling sick each month squared. You square them because you say, “A square has four sides and it’s four times as much fun to be off when you are not supposed to be.” You have more spare TASER cartridges on your belt than accumulated sick days. 6). You set your squad on cruise to respond to hot calls. This is not to insure that you arrive safely, but second. 7). You deliberately tie yourself up and dawdle on minor calls while “Rome is burning.” 8). At every evaluation your Sergeant asks, “What are you doing out there?” and you reply, “Suppressing terrorism.” The Sergeant counters, “We have never had a terrorist attack in this town.” You respond, “See, it’s working.” You leave chuckling to yourself while thinking “This never gets old.” Your Sergeant takes three chewable antacids and says, “This is getting old.” 9). instead of counting sheep to get to sleep you count the saps on the PD who work hard and get paid the same as you. This technique puts you right to sleep every time. Then your 16 alarm sounds and it is time to maneuver your squad car out of the cemetery to end your shift on time. 10). Your personal goal is to never make more arrests in a month then your hat size and you wish you had a smaller head. 11). Your squad has become a portable drive-up window. You never exit the squad to make contacts. You park and make people approach you. When someone asks you to do anything you sarcastically reply, “Do you want fries with that?” 12). Your mantra is, “A good cop never gets cold, wet, or hungry,” and you believe you are a good cop, because you don’t. 13). You have been counting down the days to retirement for 13 and one half years and you still have five years six months 22 days, four hours, and six minutes left to go. 14). You are line supervisor that is always the last to arrive at a bad scene (if at all), but the first to accept credit when it goes well. When it goes badly you are a master at assessing blame and avoiding responsibility. 15). You have done all of the above and have still been promoted to become an administrator, who walks about the building carrying a sheet of paper in your hand going no place in particular. You are one of the highest paid people on the department yet no one on the department can explain what it is that you do, including you. You are not just a ROD, but the Yoda of RODs. Good News: It’s Reversible The condition of ROD is a dangerous malady. It is a creeping voluntary paralysis brought on by the internalization of negativity that can alter an officer’s once-stellar performance, their survival attitude, and even their ability to enjoy life. The sins of the RODs are sins of omission rather than commission. They are the training unattended, the stops not made, the actions not taken, the requests for assistance unanswered and life potential unrealized. The career of the ROD is an endless series of “couldawoulda-shoulda’s.“ The career of a ROD often ends upon that long-dreamed-about retirement. On that day the entire shift has a grand party in honor of your retirement, but they do not invite you. The great news is the condition is totally reversible. All the ROD needs do is to decide, “I can do better – I will do better.” (By the way, an officer does not have to be a full blown ROD to decide to do better.) To all RODs out there, this decision can not only improve your life, but also save a life and you never know; the life you save may be your own. About the Author Dan Marcou retired as a highly decorated police lieutenant and SWAT Commandeer with 33 years of full time law enforcement experience. He is a nationally recognized police trainer in many police disciplines and is a Master Trainer in the State of Wisconsin. He has authored three novels The Calling: The Making of a Veteran Cop, S.W.A.T. Blue Knights in Black Armor, and Nobody’s Heroes are all available. MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA 2013 MLEOA CONFERENCE May 28th - June 2nd, 2013 Biloxi / D’Iberville, MS MONDAY (MAY 27): 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Precision Rifle Class / Registration / Classroom exercise at Troop K Conference Rooms Highway 67 TUESDAY (MAY 28): 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM – 5:00 PM 5:00 PM Precision Rifle Class / Gulf Coast Pistol and Rifle Club SSGT Instructor Class at D’Iberville Gym WEDNESDAY (MAY 29): 12:00 8:00 8:00 4:00 6:15 7:00 PM AM AM PM PM PM – – – – – – 5:00 5:00 5:00 6:00 6:30 8:30 PM PM PM PM PM PM Motorcycle Training Set Up Precision Rifle Class / Gulf Coast Pistol and Rifle Club SSGT Instructor Class at D’Iberville Gym Registration at D’Iberville Sr. Center Board Meeting at Four Points by Sheraton Hospitality Suite at Four Points by Sheraton THURSDAY (MAY 30) 12:00 12:00 8:00 8:00 8:00 5:30 6:00 PM PM AM AM AM PM PM – 1:00 PM – 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM – 5:00 PM – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Opening Ceremonies at D’Iberville Sr. Center Lunch Provided MLEOA at Opening Ceremonies Motorcycle Training at D’Iberville Middle School Precision Rifle Class / Gulf Coast Pistol and Rifle Club SSGT Instructor Class at D’Iberville Gym Board Meeting at Four Points by Sheraton BBQ Cookout at the D’Iberville Fountain Pier with Door Prizes FRIDAY (MAY 31) 8:00 8:00 8:00 1:00 5:30 AM AM AM PM PM – – – – – 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 6:00 PM PM PM PM PM Motorcycle Training at D’Iberville Middle School Precision Rifle Class / Gulf Coast Pistol and Rifle Club SSGT Instructor Class at D’Iberville Gym Gulf Island Water Park (Family) Board Meeting at Four Points by Sheraton SATURDAY (JUNE 1) 8:30 12:00 8:00 7:00 7:00 AM PM AM PM PM – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM – 9:00 PM Motorcycle Exhibition Ride Lunch Provided by MLEOA SSGT Instructor Class at D’Iberville Gym Banquet at D’Iberville Senior Center Kid’s Pizza Party SUNDAY (JUNE 2) 9:30 10:00 10:00 10:30 AM AM AM AM – 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – Devotional Breakfast Provided by MLEOA Board Meeting Election of New Officers MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 17 MOTORCYCLE TRAINING The Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer’s Association will be hosting its annual conference on May 28 through June 2, 2013. The conference will address several training areas, one of which will be motorcycle training. This four day seminar will consist of training that will be used in an officer’s daily usage on a police motorcycle. The basic skills learned by every officer in motor school must be practiced and reviewed through training. The risk motor officers experience can be significantly reduced with regular training. This training will give officers an opportunity to hone basic skills, learn new ones, trade information, and observe application of the different motors and equipment being used across the state. Registration cost is $25.00 for members and $35.00 for nonmembers of MLEOA and includes participation in all conference events. Riders must compete on a police motorcycle of at least 998cc, which is equipped in the normal deployment configuration. No modification to the motorcycle for the purpose of this competition will be allowed. Attached, you will find a pre-registration form. Please complete the form and return as soon as possible to: MLEOA 14 Southgate Road Hattiesburg, MS 39401 The schedule for training is as follows: Day 1 – 2 will offer riding skills through a variety of courses and situations. Day 3 will consist of a skills exhibition ride. ✄ Any questions should be directed to: Kane Kittrell (601) 270-2119 OR Michael Fleming (601) 543-3530 ✄ ✄ ✄ ✄ ✄ ✄ ✄ 10TH ANNUAL MLEOA POLICE MOTORCYCLE SKILLS TRAINING/COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEES: $25 FOR MEMBERS / $35 FOR NON-MEMBERS Name: T-Shirt Size: Home Address: City: State: DOB: Zip: SS#: E-mail Address: Phone (Home): (Work): Department: Address: City: State: Zip: Emergency Contact: Phone: Motorcycle Class (Check One): ❑ Fairing ❑ Non-Fairing ❑ BMW / HONDA / KAWASAKI Some of the courses you will be riding: The Glock • Snowman • Harley Shield • Serpentine Tigers Den • The Fairfax • Ace of Spades • Crazy Eight Rider Class (Check One): ❑ Novice (Any rider that has not competed more than three times or placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in any motor competition.) ❑ Intermediate (Any rider that has competed at least three times, but not more than six times, or has not placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an intermediate.) ❑ Expert (Any rider that has competed in at least six motor competitions or placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd as an intermediate.) Riders must compete on a police motorcycle of at least 998cc, which is equipped in the normal deployment configuration. No modification to the motorcycle for the purpose of this competition will be allowed. Training and Practice will be May 30-31 during track hours. Skills Exhibition Ride will be June 1. If you have any questions, call: Kane Kittrell at (601) 270-2119. 18 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA RULES COMMITTEE A. DEFINED – On the day of the Skills Championship, a Rules Committee will be established to settle all disputes that cannot be settled at the judge’s level. B. DISPUTES – Disputes will be handled in the following manner: • Any dispute of scoring of a particular event must be addressed by the affected Competitor after completing said run. • Only the Competitor may dispute scoring or a judge’s decision. • Disputes will be brought to the Head Judge for a ruling over an event/course score. • If the dispute is not resolved by the Head Judge, the Rules Committee will resolve the dispute. • All decisions of the Rules Committee are final for the day of the Skills Championship. Rules Committee will be selected in the following manner: a. Consist of the Head Judge and at least Five members of the qualified entrants will be chosen by the Competition Director. b. The Competition Director will be the Chairman of the Rules Committee. C. CONDUCT – Participants who display or engage in an unprofessional conduct as determined by the Head Judge (or their designees), may be ejected from the Skills Championship. GENERAL RULES A. ELIGIBILITY – Competition is open to all sworn Law Enforcement Officers who are authorized to ride a police motorcycle through their department. B. RUNNING ORDER – Each rider will be assigned a number after registration. The rider must run in numerical order. C. MOTORCYCLE REQUIREMENTS – Competitors must compete on a Police motorcycle of at least 998cc’s, that is equipped in the normal deployment configuration. This includes lights, saddlebags, saddlebag rails, and engine guards (AKA “crash bars”). STOCK TURN STOPS ARE OPTIONAL. Tire pressure must always be 30psi or greater. Spot checks will be performed and if a competitor can remedy low tire pressure within the “malfunction” period, then the rider may continue, else they will be disqualified from that event. D. COMPETITOR ATTIRE – Competitors must compete wearing the appropriate uniform normally worn while “on duty”. E. PROTECTIVE GEAR – All Competitors must wear a helmet that is properly fastened, pants (No shorts), and boots that cover the ankle while on the course. F. EMERGENCY MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS – Prior to entering an event, a Competitor (or team) will be allowed 15 minutes to repair a motorcycle that is malfunctioning. If the motorcycle is unserviceable, the Competitor may continue in the competition provided that: • The competitor can locate a replacement motorcycle within 15 minutes. • The “new” motorcycle must already be qualified. • The motorcycle must be assigned to compete in the same course as the Competitor. G. MOTORCYCLE MALFUNCTIONS – If breakdown or malfunction occurs once a competitor or team has started an event, the competitor or team will be permitted 5 minutes to repair the motorcycle. If repairs are made within the allotted time, the competitor or team will be allowed to restart the event. Any penalties that were incurred in the original malfunctioning run will be added to the restarting run. H. ENTRY RESTRICTION – A competitor may compete in only one division. I. COMPETITOR’S MEETING – A meeting of all Competitors riding in the Skills Championship will be held prior to the start of the competition. • The scoring and the approved path of travel through the events will be reviewed. (continued on next page) MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 19 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA GENERAL RULES (continued) • Competitors should understand course events prior to the end of the meeting. • The meeting will be conducted by a designee of the Rules Committee. • The competitor’s meeting time will be announced in advance. • It is the competitor’s responsibility to attend the meeting. • After the competitor’s meeting, any disputes concerning information disseminated at the competitor’s meeting will not be considered. Rob Curry “B.R.A.T.” Award This honor will be awarded to the overall best rider throughout the competition. Riders must compete in all individual events (Individual Speed Run, Individual Slow Ride, and the Challenge Ride) to be eligible for this award. Points for each event will be awarded in order placed, 1st place finisher will be awarded 1 Point, 2nd place finisher will be awarded 2 points and so on. The individual rider with the lowest amount of points after all events will be the recipient of this prestigious award. Challenge Run The object of the challenge run is to complete a timed run through a non-published course to test various riding skills in as fast a time as possible without being assessed any penalty points. Penalty points will be assessed the same as in the Individual Competition Run. This competition will be open to all participating riders, but is not separated by Divisions. AWARDS — First through Third place will receive awards. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION A. DIVISIONS 1. Non-Fairing Motorcycle, Long Wheelbase Expert – Any competitor who has competed in 6 or more competitions, or has placed in the top three in Intermediate. Any Eligible competitor may elect to compete in the Expert Level. NOTE: However, once a competitor has chosen this level, he/she may not regress to any other level. Intermediate – Any competitor who has competed in 3 or more competitions, or has placed in the top three in Novice. Novice – A competitor who has not placed in the top three of any competition or who has not entered in more than three previous competitions. 2. Fairing Motorcycle, Long Wheelbase Expert – Any competitor who has competed in 6 or more competitions, or has placed in the top three in Intermediate. Any Eligible competitor may elect to compete in the Expert Level. NOTE: However, once a competitor has chosen this level, he/she may not regress to any other level. Intermediate – Any competitor who has competed in 3 or more competitions, or has placed in the top three in Novice. Novice – A competitor who has not placed in the top three of any competition or who has not entered in more than three previous competitions. 3. Short Wheelbase Motorcycle (Honda, BMW, Other Harley-Davidson, etc.) Expert – Any competitor who has competed in 6 or more competitions, or has placed in the top three in Intermediate. Any Eligible competitor may elect to compete in the Expert Level. NOTE: However, once a competitor has chosen this level, he/she may not regress to any other level. Intermediate – Any competitor who has competed in 3 or more competitions, or has placed in the top three in Novice. Novice – A competitor who has not placed in the top three of any competition or who has not entered in more than three previous competitions. (continued on next page) 20 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION (continued) B. AWARDS Division 1 Expert – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 2 Expert – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 3 Expert – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 1 Intermediate – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 2 Intermediate – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 3 Intermediate – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 1 Novice – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 2 Novice – First through Fifth place will receive an award. Division 3 Novice – First through Fifth place will receive an award. C. GOAL – The object of the competition is to receive NO penalty points. All competitors begin with a score of ZERO. D. COURSE RUNS – Competitors are required to make two runs through a series of exercises. Both runs will be timed beginning when the competitor’s front tire breaks the electric eye and ending when the front tire breaks the electric eye when exiting the last exercise. E. PENALTY POINTS – Penalty points for all riders will be assessed as follows: • Touch a cone — 1 point penalty • Knock a cone down — 3 points penalty • Put a foot down — 5 points penalty • Drop the motorcycle — 10 points penalty • Wrong Patch of Travel — 10 points penalty If a competitor drops the motorcycle and at the same time knocks over pattern cones, the rider will only be charged the 10 points for dropping the motorcycle and not the points for a cone knock down or foot down penalty. Once the rider has mounted up and started forward motion, point assessment will once again begin. If a competitor fails to complete any exercise then that competitor will be disqualified from the competition. However, if a competitor exits an exercise prior to completing that exercise, the rider may re-enter and complete that exercise and only have those penalties of which apply from the list above. IF A COMPETITOR FAILS TO COMPLETE THE COURSE DURING EITHER RUN, THAT RUN WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. F. FINAL SCORE • Final score will consist of the competitor’s Best Run (lowest time run including penalties) of their two timed runs. • After completing both runs, competitor’s penalty points (if any) will be factored in to his/her runs. G. TIES – In the event of a tie, a third timed run will be added to the first two runs to determine the winner. INDIVIDUAL SLOW RIDE COMPETITION A. ELIGIBILITY • A competitor must be a member of a participating Department. • All rules of the Skills Championship shall apply. B. AWARDS – First through Third will receive awards. (continued on next page) MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 21 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA INDIVIDUAL SLOW RIDE COMPETITION (continued) C. GOAL – The object of the individual slow ride is for the competitor to travel down a 35 foot long by an 8 foot wide lane as slowly as possible. The slowest time will determine the winner. D. PENALTIES – The competitor’s time will stop at the occurrence of any of the following: • A competitor puts a foot down in the lane. • A competitor drops the motorcycle in the lane. • A competitor touches a boundary line. E. TIMING • The time starts when the competitor’s front wheel crosses the start line. • The time ends when the competitor’s rear wheel crosses the end line. PARTNER RIDE A. AWARDS – First through Third place teams will receive awards. B. This event will consist of two motorcycles being connected by a rope which is 36 inches long. The rope is divided into two 18 inch pieces. The two pieces have velcro attached to the end, so the two ropes will be joined together. The ropes are attached to the saddle bag rails. C. Each competing team will have a pre-determined course of travel. D. Each participating team will be given two runs. After completing the original run, each team will have the option to buy additional runs for a fee of $5.00 per run. A team will be allowed a maximum of five (5) runs. E. DISQUALIFICATIONS – If any of the following occurs, the team will be disqualified in partner ride competition: • If the connecting ropes are separated at the velcro connection. • If any team member puts their foot down. • If any team member touches a cone. • If any team member drops the motorcycle. • Rides out of the pre-determined course of travel. FASTEST CLEAN RUN This award is given to the competitor with no penalties and the fastest time. This award will be given to only one competitor, regardless of their division or level of experience. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Long Wheelbase: Any motorcycle with a wheelbase length of at least 63 inches but not longer than 66 inches. Short Wheelbase: Any motorcycle with a wheelbase length of less than 63 inches. Average Turning Radius: left turn radius + right turn radius / 2 Competitor: A Law Enforcement Officer who is authorized to ride a police motorcycle by their department and is registered in the Skills Competition. Competitor’s Meeting: A meeting of all competitors to review the rules, path of travel and scoring procedures of the Skills Competition. Course: A series of events which a competitor must ride. Includes the path of travel between exercises in the individual timed run. Department: Any Police Agency who a competitor is a member of. (continued on next page) 22 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA GLOSSARY OF TERMS (continued) Drop the Motorcycle: In an exercise, if the motorcycle falls to the surface and the competitor does not have control of the motorcycle, which would allow for safe operation of the motorcycle (includes any part of the entire course in the timed run). Exercise: A specific set of obstacles, which makes up part of the course. Expert Level: Primary level of competition for the individual competition. Fail to Complete an Exercise: If a competitor starts an event, and does not finish by exiting the event at the normal exit point. Also if the competitor does not follow the correct path of travel as required. Foot Down: In an exercise, whenever a competitor’s foot comes in contact with the surface (includes any part of the course during the timed run). Intermediate: A competitor who has not placed in the top three of the Novice Division or who has not entered in more than six previous competitions. Judge: A person designated to score and/or time a competitor on the course. Judge’s Meeting: A meeting of course judges to review rules and scoring procedures of the Skills Championship. Knock Over a Cone: Whenever any part of the motorcycle or competitor hits any part of a cone which causes the cone to fall over off its normal standing base. Normal Deployment: How a Department’s motorcycle is normally outfitted for Configuration everyday use as ridden by the Department’s Motorcycle Officers. Novice: A competitor who has not placed in the top three of any competition or who has not entered in more than three previous competitions. Participant: Any person who competes, judges, or offers support services to the Skills Championship. Qualified Motorcycle: A motorcycle that has been measured in and assigned to compete in a course for the Skills Championship. Rules Committee: Convened the day of the Skills Championship to handle disputes. Timing: When events have to be timed, timing will be measured by an electric eye timing device. Except in the Individual Slow Ride, where the timing will be measured by a stopwatch, operated by a designated Judge. Time will start when competitor’s front wheel crosses start line and stop when competitor’s rear wheel crosses the end line. Touch a Cone: Whenever any part of the motorcycle or competitor touches any part of a cone. MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 23 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA POLICE BASIC MARKSMANSHIP/SNIPER SCHOOL May 27-31, 2013 Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer’s Association Annual Conference BILOXI, MS The basic sniper course is designed for new or inexperienced snipers with the primary focus being the training and operation of a police sniper in an urban environment. The course begins with classroom topics covering the role of the sniper on a SWAT team, ballistics and use of force considerations. Instructors ensure proper fit of the rifle to the sniper and live fire training exposes the sniper proper zeroing of the rifle, marksmanship fundamentals, target identification and threat discrimination. Low light operations, field craft, data book documentation and numerous courses of fire are included during the week of training. The basic sniper course is physically demanding course designed to teach the sniper to perform mentally and physically while under stress. It is recommended that students be in good physical shape and are capable of running, crawling and kneeling. Equipment Requirements • Rifle (308 or 223 caliber) ( bolt action preferred) • Good quality scope with target turrets • Ammunition (minimum of 300 rounds per student), no reloaded ammo • Pen, pencil, and paper • Water (canteen or camel back) • Weapons cleaning supplies (bore guide, dewy coated cleaning rod, brushes, solvents, and patches) • Shooting mat or drag bag (not required) • BDU’s and boots (no tennis shoes) • Data book (if you do not have one will be provided) • Rain gear • Hearing protection • Back pack Tuition: $25.00 for MLEOA members or $30.00 for NonMembers. This fee includes participation in all conference events. Instructor: 24 Johnny M. Cox is a twenty-five year Law Enforcement veteran. Johnny has served with the Southaven Police Department for (24) twenty-four years. During the 24 years with the Southaven Police Department Capt. Cox has served as a K-9 handler, Sergeant in the Patrol Division, Sergeant in the Narcotics Division, Lieutenant in the Narcotics Division, and Captain of all Investigations Divisions and Public Relations Division. Capt. Cox is currently assigned to the Special Operations Division of the Southaven Police Department. Capt Cox is a NRA Police Firearms Instructor, NRA Precision Rifle Instructor, Patrol Rifle Instructor and a F.B.I. National Academy graduate. Capt. Cox has completed the one-week and two-week Carlos “Gunny” Hathcock Police Sniper Schools. Capt. Cox has also completed two F.B.I. Basic Sniper Schools. Capt. Cox has taught eight Basic Sniper Schools for Southaven Police Department as well as assistant instructor for three Carlos “Gunny” Hathcock 2-week Sniper Schools. Capt. Cox has been a member of the Mississippi Tactical Officers Association for 25 years. Capt. Cox is currently the Northern Sergeant At Arms of the M.L E.O.A. Capt. Cox is an (24) twenty-four year veteran with the Southaven Police Department S.W.A.T. Team. Capt. Cox has successfully executed countless High Risk Search Warrants. Capt. Cox has responded to multiple barricaded subject calls, and hostage situations. Capt. Cox currently serves as Assistant Team Commander and Sniper for the Southaven Police Department. Capt. Cox has served in this position for 23 years. See You at the 2013 Conference May 28 - June 2 Biloxi / D’Iberville MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA MLEOA Scholarship Program Introduction The M.L.E.O.A shall fund a scholarship program to benefit members and their children to offset the cost of higher education. The rules, policies, and application process as written are to insure a fair selection process. Eligibility Persons eligible to apply for the M.L.E.O.A. scholarship shall: A. Be considered a dependent child, natural or adopted, of a member in good standing, or if deceased was a member in good standing at the time of death. B. Be a high school senior. They will be the first considered for the scholarship. In the event not enough applications are submitted by high school seniors to fulfill the number of scholarships to be awarded, then the scholarship committee comprised of the three regional vice-presidents and first vice-president of M.L.E.O.A., may consider active college or university students' applications. C. Possess a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale overall high school average or cumulative GPA if a higher education level applies. Seven (7) semester transcripts must be submitted from high school. Scholarship Awards The M.L.E.O.A. scholarship shall consist of the following awards: A. Three (3) scholarships in the amount of $1000, each to be awarded annually to qualified applicants. B. Funds as awarded shall be used to pursue undergraduate studies at any accredited institution of higher learning or vocational school in Mississippi. Application Process Applications will be taken through May 15 of each year. The winners will be selected and notified at the conference. MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION A. After completing the application form, sign and mail to the address listed on the application. B. The M.L.E.O.A. member must sign and date the application form. C. Include two (2) letters of recommendation. The two letters should come from individuals having knowledge of your achievements and potential. One recommendation shall be from a school official and one from a person other than a relative. Avoid peer recommendations. No more than two letters will be accepted. D. A certified copy of your current high school or college transcript depicting your accumulated grade point average and a copy of your latest ACT and/or SAT results. E. A typewriter essay of at least 300 and no more than 500 words. Your career objectives, how college relates to your objectives, and how you expect to contribute to society, can form the basis of your essay. The essay should provide a way for us to become better acquainted with you by means other that your accomplishments. F. Submit a current photograph. Rating Process A. The scholarship committee shall review each application and return a rating report to the Executive Secretary/Treasurer. B. Applications shall be rated on a 100 point scale. The following criteria shall be rated according to the applicable points. 1. Grade Point Average: 25 to 40 points. Points are based upon the applications cumulative grade point average. (i.e. 2.5 equals 25 points, 3.2 equals 32 points). A perfect 4.0 GPA (A) average will be considered a maximum of 40 points. Total points cannot exceed 40. ➤ 25 THE MAGAZINE OF MLEOA 2. Leadership and Character: 0 to 40 points. Points are based upon the applicants' leadership ability and positive characteristics. (i.e. class offices held, leadership positions, community services, activities, sports, employment, honors and awards) Total points cannot exceed 40. 3. Essay: 0 to 20 points. Points are awarded for a clear presentation of ideas, content, and creativity. Total points cannot exceed 20 points. C. The Executive Secretary/Treasurer shall total the scores from the rating forms and forward the results to the President. The President shall notify the scholarship recipients. 1. Ties shall be resolved based on the applicants with the highest ACT score. Scholarship Committee And Selection Process A. The scholarship committee shall consist of the first VicePresident and the three Regional Vice-Presidents of the M.L.E.O.A. The first Vice-President shall chair the committee. B. In the event a member of the scholarship committee has a child, spouse, relative, or is an applicant for the scholarship, the executive committee shall appoint another member to serve on the committee. C. Awarding scholarships by the scholarship committee will be accomplished by the following process. 1. Each applicant will be scored by each committee member. 2. The score of each committee member will be added to obtain a final point total. 3. Awarding the scholarship will be determined by rating the scores highest to lowest. D. The Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain a record of all persons submitting applications and arrange for copies of each application to be delivered to members of the scholarship committee. E. All applications shall be reviewed by each member of the scholarship committee and rated. F. All applications and rating reports shall become property of M.L.E.O.A. Make Your Plans Now To Attend 2013 Conference May 28 - June 2 Biloxi / D’Iberville Register Early!! 26 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION MLEOA Scholarship Application The following information and documentation must be enclosed with the application for any consideration to be given: 1. A certified copy of your current high school or college transcript depicting your accumulated grade point average and a copy of your latest ACT and/or SAT results. 2. A typewritten essay of at least 300 and no more than 500 words as described in the application packet. 3. Three letters of recommendation. One must be from a school official and one must be from a person other than a relative. 4. A current photograph. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL RESPONSES Full Name of Applicant: Social Security: Home Address: City: Home Telephone #: ( County: ) State: Zip: Date of Birth: / / Parent or Guardian: Address (if different from above): City: County: State: Zip: County: State: Zip: Name of High School or University: Address: City: Overall Grade Point Average: American College Test (ACT) Composite Score: Last Date Taken: Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Composite Score: Last Date Taken: Academic honors, awards, and leadership positions categorized as follows (use additional pages if necessary): Elected Positions: continued ➤ MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 27 MLEOA Scholarship Application, cont. Volunteer Positions: Club Memberships: Academic Honors: Work Experience: Other Awards & Honors: College or University you plan on attending (limit two): Name: Name: Course of Study: Scholarships received by applicant for this term and amount: List any other educational assistance (i.e. grants, GI Bill, etc.) you have received: Signature of Applicant Date: Signature of MLEOA Member: Date: MLEOA Membership #: Submit with all required attachments to: Charlie Sims Executive Treasurer, MLEOA 14 Southgate Rd Hattiesburg, MS 39401 ATTACH PHOTO HERE Submit by May 15, 2013. 28 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Gold Supporter of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer’s Association JAY L. JERNIGAN A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY AT LAW OFFICE 601-544-1422 601-544-1428 FAX MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 631 MAIN ST., SUITE D P.O. BOX 427 HATTIESBURG, MS 39403-0427 E-MAIL: [email protected] 29 JOHN W. LEE, JR. P.A. ATTORNEY AT LAW 119 HARDY STREET HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 1470 HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39403-1470 OFFICE: 601-544-5601 HOME: 601-268-3216 FAX: 601-582-8732 Gold Supporter of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officer’s Association 30 MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OBY T. ROGERS ATTORNEY AT LAW MOORE FUNERAL SERVICE POST OFFICE BOX 700 COLLINS, MISSISSIPPI 39428 HATTIESBURG • WIGGINS • PRENTISS • PURVIS STEVEN E. MOORE (601) 544-2141 OFFICE: (601) 765-1000 FAX: (601) 765-1008 TOLL FREE: (877) 765-OBYT 805 HARDY STREET HATTIESBURG, MS Email: [email protected] Silver Supporter Silver Supporter of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association Pawn & Trade A. Regnal Blackledge, Attorney at Law, PLLC Mooney Creek REGGIE BLACKLEDGE 601-765-6150 601 South Second Street P.O. 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