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for NOVA OEMP personnel and PD’s first re-
sponders to exercise their tactics, plans, equip-
ment, and coordination with local jurisdictions.
Also observing the exercise were the Chiefs of
Police from George Mason University, The Univer-
sity of the District Columbia, and Howard Univer-
sity. These public safety officials complimented
NOVA Police Chief Daniel Dusseau on the profes-
sionalism of the college’s emergency personnel and
police under his command.
This exercise complements NOVA’s regular in-
house annual active shooter training. Future joint
jurisdictional emergency exercises will be held in
2012, along with quarterly departmental table top
exercises for each campus.
The following link from NBC news describes this
training exercise:
http://www.nbcwashington.com/video/#!/news/
local/Emergency-Drill-on-NOVCampus/136342713
On December 28, 2011, as part of our continu-
ing effort to ensure the safety and security of
NOVA campuses, a full- scale functional active
shooter exercise was held at the Annandale
Campus. This exercise followed Homeland
Security Exercise Evaluation Planning (HSEEP)
protocols.
This exercise culminated six months of planning
by NOVA’s Office of Emergency Management
and Planning (OEMP), with support from NOVA
PD. More than 90 NOVA students and commu-
nity volunteers participated as role players.
Other participants, besides OEMP and NOVA
Police personnel, included: Fairfax County
Police and Fire and Rescue personnel, Virginia
State Police officers, Virginia Emergency Man-
agement officials, and emergency management
officials from three local universities. Exercise
realism was enhanced by many of the role play-
ers, who were made up with realistic-looking
injuries, and a smoke generator to simulate fire.
The scenario provided an excellent opportunity
Active Shooter Training Exercise
J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2 P A G E 1
T O P I C S
Active Shooter
Training Exercise
NOVA College
Safety Resources
Safety Tips
New NOVA
Police Academy
Graduates
Recent NOVA
PD Community
Outreach Events
S A F E T Y T I P S
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y
Be aware, look up,
make eye contact and
be confident. Preda-
tors prey on the weak
and distracted.
Listen to your in-
stincts; if something
doesn’t feel right, it
probably isn’t. Con-
tact the Police and
seek a safe location.
The Police will pro-
vide an escort.
When possible, don’t
display pricey jewelry
in public.
Keep a positive men-
tal attitude. You are
strong and you can be
safe.
“If You See Something,
Say Something”
Call (703) 764-5000
P A G E 2
NOVA College Safety Resources
2012 starts a new year and in a continuing effort to keep our NOVA community safe, we are reviewing all of the
College’s safety resources.
Police escorts are available. Call dispatch at (703) 764-5000.
Emergency Call Boxes are located in numerous interior and exterior locations (exterior boxes have a blue
dome light above the unit).
24/7 Dispatch
NOVA emergency radio broadcast at 1630 AM
CARE team operations
College safety video: http://www.nvcc.edu/police or /emergency
Police safety awareness videos: http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/police/videos/index.html
Monthly public safety newsletter: http://www.nvcc.edu/current-students/police/psnewsletters/index.html
Emergency procedure posters that are located in most classrooms and campus work areas.
Panic dialers on phones in classrooms and offices.
NOVA Alert broadcast system.
Contact the NOVA PD Community Outreach Officer with questions or to learn more at [email protected].
P A G E 3
Four New NOVA Police Academy Graduates
On December 19, 2011, four NOVA police recruits gradated from The Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Acad-
emy. Officers Stephen Allen and Robert Corwin are assigned to the Alexandria Campus; Officer Neil Anglin is
assigned to the Woodbridge Campus; and Officer Asiya Al-Hadid is assigned to the Annandale Campus.
Our recruits went through 20 rigorous weeks of training covering basic police knowledge including criminal law,
firearms, emergency vehicle operations, defensive tactics and first aid. Two of our recruits earned special atten-
tion. Out of 80 academy recruits, Officer Allen finished in 2nd place in firearms training and Officer Anglin fin-
ished 3rd in the physical fitness portion.
We congratulate our new officers for their success and welcome them to our NOVA Police family! You will see
them around serving our college.
Left to Right: Vice President of Administrative Services Tony A. Bansal, Officers Neil Anglin,
Robert Corwin, Asiya Al-Hadid, Stephen Allen and Chief of Police Daniel Dusseau.
P A G E 4
Recent NOVA Police Community Outreach
NOVA Police Toy Drive
Is there a topic you
feel needs to be
addressed in this
newsletter ? If so
contact your Com-
munity Outreach
Officer.
Ofc. Tony Ong
Office: (703) 933-1850
Cell: (703) 229-2527
Officer Ong with toys collected for the toy drive.
On November 1, 2011, NOVA Police started their first toy drive for the Annandale Christian
Community for Action Child Development Center. This toy drive ended on December 21 with
more than 50 toys delivered to the kids at the ACC. Thanks to the generosity of the NOVA
community, scores of kids received a gift from someone at NOVA. A special thanks to everyone
who participated.
P A G E 5
2011 NOVA PD “Biggest Loser” Competition
On September 12, 2011, NOVA Police sponsored a “Biggest Loser” competition that included the
NOVA PD and the NOVA Community for all six campuses. The competition lasted until November
21. The winners were selected based on the most weight lost individually and as a team. Sergeant
Christopher Ovenden, recently transferred to the Alexandria Campus, won the individual competi-
tion losing 25 lbs. Team Annandale won the team competition losing 66 lbs.
Sgt. Christopher Ovenden, winner for most weight lost by individual.
Team Annandale, winners for most weight lost as a team.
Left: Ofc. Chase Briggs, Offc. Andrew Jenkins, Sgt. Christopher Ovenden,
and Dispatcher Jared Williams.(Sgt. Jeffery Rudolph not pictured.)