Friday, July 14, 2006 Flagstaff, AZ

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORING CONFERENCE

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN TALKS ABOUT HIS CAREER AND EXPLORING

BOLO: Tell us about your law enforcement career and how you became the Director of Arizona DPS.I was a military policeman in the U.S. Army, then a city police offi cer in Indiana. I eventually retired from the Arizona DPS as a lieutenant. Then I was twice selected Sheriff of Pinal County, Arizona. In March 2005, Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano invited me back to be the Director of the DPS. I was only the second Director ever to have done the job of our offi cers. I was also the fi rst Arizona Sheriff to hold the position of Director.

BOLO: What are the responsibilities of the Arizona Department of Public Safety?We have statutory responsibility for traffi c, narcotics, organized crime and liquor enforcement. We also run the four state crime labs, which support forensic examination of evidence for the Arizona

law enforcement community. Our crime labs are among the few that are certifi ed by the FBI to perform DNA testing. We provide executive security (for the governor and legislators) and in cooperation with the Phoenix PD, we run the Arizona law enforcement training academy. We also have a whole host of regulatory functions –regulating everything from the issuance of concealed weapon permits to school buses to background fi ngerprinting. You name it, we do it. And if not, we may be doing it tomorrow. In addition, we maintain along with the FBI, AcTIC, one of the premiere intelligence fusion centers in the nation which incorporates intel from Law Enforcement, the Fish and Wildlife, Public Health, public utilities, federal agencies, and parts of the private sector to name a few. It is an “all hazards” fusion center, which supports all kinds of investigations including counter-terrorism.

Conference Chairman Roger Vanderpool spoke with the BOLO about his current job as Director of Arizona’s Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) and his involvement with the Exploring program.

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Director Vanderpool at the Arizona DPS 75th Anniverary press conference this February.

POST 817: A PROFILE OF COURAGE, HEROISM AND PROMISESergeant Brian Donnelly of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Offi ce has a lot to be thankful for these days. In 1999, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma and after initial treatments were successful, the cancer returned two years later. However, after a stem cell transplant in 2002, Brian’s cancer is in total remission. Imagine all of the stories Brian and his wife Christine could tell you regarding the cancer and the struggle to overcome it. Indeed it is a great story, but both Brian and Christine would rather talk about Explorer Post 817 from Greenville, South Carolina, and in particular the three members who traveled with them to Flagstaff this year. And after meeting them, I can understand why Brian and Christine are so proud. These are bright Explorers with promising futures.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: U.S. POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE

The United States Postal Inspection Service is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the United States and was founded by one of America’s brightest minds and forefathers, Benjamin Franklin.

Consisting of over 1,700 Inspectors and nearly 500 uniformed offi cers, The Postal Inspections Service is a full-range criminal investigative agency which investigates crimes ranging from mail fraud and identity theft to anthrax attacks. The image of Postal Inspectors suited up in chemical suits is not the typical image most individuals think of when they visualize Postal Inspectors.

“Most people think we just read mail,” said Martin. However, Martin knows all-to-well the realities and scope of investigations the Postal Inspection Service investigate. His offi ce is located in the Brentwood, Maryland Postal Facility, which many Americans know from the haunting television images of agents and inspectors evacuating employees from the facility. Two employees were killed and a Postal Inspector infected from the anthrax-laced letter that ended up at the facility.

Martin has been involved with the National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference since 1992 he has been involved with Exploring and other related programs since he was seven years old.

“This Conference gives us a great opportunity to say hello to Explorers because we know someday that they will be in position where it is good for them to know what we [Postal Inspections] do and how we can help them.”

For more information about Postal Inspectors, visit www.usps.com/postalinspectors/

Tony Chase and Berne Holman of the U.S. Postal Service.

BOLO: What do you like about working with the Arizona DPS?We’re one of the few police agencies that what we do is in our title – public safety. For me, it’s like coming home because I worked here for so many years, and it’ a wonderful challenge. It is a very talented agency and an exciting place to work. Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the nation, and this is a fast-growing agency. It’s all about being vital, fl exible, and innovative. We also have lots of different opportunities. This generation was raised with technology and they come into law enforcement with new ideas about how to use technology to do more. We need people like that, and people with science or communications degrees too. There are lots of positions critical to the Law Enforcement community that don’t need to carry a badge or a gun. Of course there are lots of opportunities for offi cers as well. We have 2,300 total personnel and have just received 160 new positions to fi ll.

BOLO: What is your agency’s role with Exploring?We have a post, (Post 403 featured in yesterday’s BOLO). I want to make that investment fi rst of all, because it’s the right thing to do – they are our future. But also because youth programs, and community work in general, are very important to me. I have instituted programs in the agency to really encourage our people to interact and help the community even when their work day is over and their badge is off, because that really matters too. At this conference, we are basically the hosts. We offer a lot of logistical support and have helped get other Arizona law enforcement on board to help out. We also run the First Aid and Accident Investigation competitions and our people are helping to run the shooting range. We also ran a booth at the Career Fair to help Explorers learn about employment at Arizona DPS.

What are your “words of wisdom” to Law Enforcement Explorers?Sometimes I think that someone will pinch me and I’ll wake up—I never dreamed I would be a Director. I never dreamed I would be a Sheriff. You should never burn any bridges, because you never know where you will be in 5 years or 10 years. And you should always remember that no one is perfect, so you are bound to make some mistakes along the way. The motto of the Arizona DPS is “Courteous Vigilance”which is in itself an inspirational motto for Explorers.

INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR VANDERPOOL (Continued from front page)

The BOLO’s fearless reporter Garrison Courtney sat down with Bob Martin, Assistant Inspector in Charge of the Washington Division for Postal Inspections to give Explorers some insight into the mission of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

Nikki Steele, 20, has been an Explorer for six years and is currently a junior at Clemson University, where she is majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology. After graduation, Nikki hopes to become an agent with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the U.S. Marshals, or the Secret Service. Last July, Nikki used her Explorer fi rst-aid training to save a life – a very special life. Nikki was taking her grandmother home from the hospital, after a medical procedure, when her grandmother said that she didn’t feel well, so Nikki helped her grandmother to bed. After about fi ve minutes, Nikki heard her grandmother making choking noises, went to check on her grandmother, and much to her dismay, found her grandmother purple, and in respiratory arrest. Nikki quickly called 911 and started rescue breathing; she had to perform rescue breathing for 10 minutes. When EMS arrived, her grandmother was in full respiratory arrest. EMS had said that if Nikki did not take action when she did, her grandmother would have died. Thankfully, Nikki’s grandmother survived, and is in good health today.

Nathanael Rains, 20, is counting down to age 21, when he’s eligible to become a law enforcement offi cer. Devoted to his work, Nathanael has been involved in law enforcement programs since age 13. Passionate about his community, Nathanael has given 136.5 hours this year in community service to 41 service events. His work earned him South Carolina’s Crime Prevention Volunteer of the Year award for 2006. Nathanael has also earned the Career Achievement Award from Learning for Life.

Nathanael heard about Exploring from various people, while he lived in Arizona. Unfortunately, there wasn’t a local post, though there were talks of starting one at the Sheriff’s Department that he worked for in Arizona. Shortly thereafter, Nathanael moved back to South Carolina, where he got in contact with Sergeant Brian Donnelly, advisor to post 817. Currently, Nathanael is attending college at Greenville Tech, majoring in law enforcement. After he graduates, he would like to be local or state police offi cer, or a Special Agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, or the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Jared Jameson LeClaire, 17, is a senior at East Side High School and after college he is leaning towards a career with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, or the Department of Natural Resources in South Carolina. Jared has received several awards including Explorer of the Year, from both his post and the Exploring District. One award Jared and his fellow Explorers are extremely proud about is the DEA Drug Prevention Award that their Post was presented with here at the conference this week. When it comes to drugs, Jared just does not get why kids use them.

“I can’t fi gure it out. Drugs are a waste of time and money. All it’s going to do is shorten your life.” (Sounds like a future DEA agent to us!)

GREENVILLE, S.C. POST EXPLORERS HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE (Continued from front page)

A NIGHT OF LAUGHS: CHRIS BLISS AND RONN LUCAS PUT ON A GREAT SHOW

Chris Bliss delivers a memorable act complete with comedy and juggling.

(l to r) Alton, Illinois Advisor Chris Sullivan is all smiles as Ronn Lucas helps him fi nd the right words to a song.

BOLO is brought to you by:

Garrison CourtneyChief of Public Affairs

Marty “The Hammer” WalshViceroy of Public Affairs

David AusielloKatie Tichacek

Co-Editors in Chief

Dennis YoungVeid MuiznieksPhotographers

Lauren McCallaContributing Writer

(and a sense of humor)

THE BOLO QUESTION OF THE DAY:What is your personal theme song?

“The Girl Next Door”by Saving Jane

- Jaclyn LadnerPort St. Lucie, Florida

Post 411

“Ridin’ Dirty”by Chamillionaire

- James KneerDakota County, Minn.

Post 523

“Best Friends Remix”by Olivia and 50 Cent

- Allison AkoHonolulu, Hawaii

Post 237

“California”by Phantom Planet

- Cesar CasillasCosta Mesa, CA

Post 198

Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Special Agent Beth Boggess has been in law enforcement for over 13 years—11 as a local cop and two as a federal agent. The last three days of that career she spent sharing her experience with Explorers, particularly her expertise about gangs.

“Most people just know about a few gangs and don’t realize how many there are out there. In the Gang Seminar, I try to teach the Explorers about gang identifi cation, their evolution in U.S. cities, how they operate, and gang graffi ti identifi cation.”

The seminar has been very popular with Explorers who feel they get a lot out of it because SA Boggess speaks to them as if she is briefi ng police offi cers. Gang investigations have been only one part of Agent Boggess’s career. She is currently on the International Terrorism Squad with the Denver Field offi ce investigating terrorist conspiracies. Hoping to help Explorers benefi t from her experiences, The BOLO asked Agent Boggess a few questions about her career, for example, if she saw a major difference between federal and local law enforcement. She noted that cases often move a little quicker at the local level, but being able to piece together a federal investigation that tracks globally is fulfi lling also.

She offered advice to females wishing to pursue law enforcement careers “We all add a piece to the puzzle,” she said. Boggess says of her experience. “Just because you are a female there is nothing standing in your way—more so now than ever before.”

Exploring Seminars Draw CrowdsProfi le on FBI Seminar: Gang Recognition & Identifi cation

EXPLORER POST PROFILE: COLUMBUS, OHIOParticipation in Exploring in Columbus (Posts 221, 222 and 120) has exploded in the past four years – from about 10 Explorers to 40! And in the past six years, six Explorers went on to, or will soon join the Columbus Police Department. The Explorers raised money to get here by working for at Muirfi eld Village Golf Course at the Memorial Golf Tournament each May, parking cars for CBS Sports staff. The Explorers have also been busy supporting their community—fi ngerprinting young children for ID purposes, providing logistical support for the city’s Red, White, and Blue 4th of July celebration, serving as hosts at the Mayor’s State of the City Address (see photo), and teaching inner-city kids about Exploring program opportunities of all kinds. One explorer, Stephanie Cumbo (see photo) even assisted in the

apprehension of four suspects during a robbery that occurred while she was on a ride-along. The Columbus Police Department was awarded the Spurgeon Award by their local LFL offi ce for their outstanding Exploring programs.

(l to r) Explorer Stephanie Cumbo and Police Offi cer Kuntupis

Explorers from Columbus in their dress uniforms.

Don’t be alarmed if your post is asked to do the human pyramid or sign your names, these Explorers are just completing their scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt is a great way to meet other Explorers.

St. Paul Police Explorers Post 9454

Minier, Illinois Explorers Post 007Post 007 from Minier, Illinois just came together in March and already they have 6 Explorers participating in the conference and enjoying it. Their advisor Bob Quarello says that the Explorers are “learning that they can do things that they didn’t think they could do. The conference is a great confi dence-builder.”

Newark Customs Explorer Post 4601

(left to right) Explorer Sergeant Justin Levy and Explorer Maria Alvino present U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner W. Ralph Basham with a jacket from their Explorer Post at this year’s conference.

DON’T MISS TODAY’S RALLY - IT WILL INCLUDE EXPLOSIVES, HELICOPTERS, SWAT TEAMS AND MORE!The United States Marshals Service presents live law enforcement demonstrations in conjunction with the following participating agencies:Flagstaff Police DepartmentArizona Fish and Game DepartmentArizona Department of Public SafetyUnited States Border Patrol – BorStarUnited States Marshals Service – Special Operations Group

The live demonstrations will be held at Lumberjack Stadium (Bldg #34), today from 10 am until 11:30 am. Please join us for this exciting live action show. Special guest speaker will be U.S. Marshals Director Mr. John F. Clark. Don’t forget your water, hat, and sun screen.

What You Need to Know....

AVOID ALTITUDE SICKNESSMany of the Explorers visiting “Health and Safety” are suffering from altitude sickness. The major presenting complaint is headaches, sore throat, nausea, and lethargy. The way to avoid these symptoms is to drink water as much as possible. Health and Safety want all Explorers, Advisors, and Staff to have fun, drink fl uid and be SAFE!

JUMP CLUB SCHEDULE CHANGEThe Jump Club will meet tonight at 9:00 p.m.in the University Union Fieldhouse.

EXPLORER LUNCH NOTICE FOR FRIDAYBox lunches will be provided after the rally. NO meals will be in the dining halls.

NOTICE TO ADVISORS: SATURDAY BREAKFASTIf your Post doesn’t plan to eat breakfast on Saturday, please notify Headquarters at 928-523-8635 so that they can plan accordingly. Otherwise we will waste food.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:

Sgt. Brian DonnellyPost 817, Greenville, SC

Advisor Diana KaiserPost 189, Warrick Co., Indiana

Advisor Bob ClementPost 4701, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Gerald R. Ford38th President, United States of America

SHUTTLE SERVICE SCHEDULEFriday: Until MidnightSaturday: No shuttle services available

CHECKING OUT OF YOUR DORMReport all room damage to the dorm manager in writ-ing (please retain a copy of the report). Make sure your rooms are as clean as possible to avoid extra charges. Please take all room trash to the dumpsters located out-side. Extra trash bags are available at the front desk. Please do not place room trash in the bathrooms. Empty and clean your refrigerator. Please see Hall Staff for de-tailed information about linen and key returns. Everyone is expected to check-out by noon on Saturday.

DORM BEHAVIORThere are still reported problems with behavior in the dorms. Please represent your department and community in a positive way.

DRINK WATER!