Vol.18 No.46 - Police Officer Survival Seminar

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This issue reports on the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) meeting November 1-3 and approving accreditation for four law enforcement agencies, outlining the presenting chiefs and referencing the continuation in a later page. It also covers a Police Officer Survival Tactics (P.O.S.T.) seminar in Kearney, Nebraska, including dates, sponsor departments, tuition, and contact details. Additional coverage previews a Reagan-led push for tougher anti-crime measures and more conservative federal judicial appointments, detailing expected reforms to evidence rules, court access, and related criminal justice policies.

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ACCREDITATION COMMISSIONAPPROVES FOUR MORE AGENCIES

Police Officer Survival Seminar

REAGAN WILL SEEK TOUGHER ANTI-CRIME LAWS, CONSERVATIVE JUDGES FOR FEDERAL COURTS

Vol.18 No.46 November 19,1984 In Portland... ## ACCREDITATION COMMISSIONAPPROVES FOUR MORE AGENCIES Cotter Surprises With Announcement By Richard J.0'ConnellPublisher,Washington Crime News Services Who said your publisher wasn't a glutton forpunishment?I sure didn't.No sooner did we getback from the 91st Annual Conference of theInternational Association of Chiefs of Police(IACP)and stare at a growing pile of correspon-dence on our desk,than we turned around sndgot back on the same flight to Salt Lake City onour way to Portland,OR.Catch this one,son:this flight left Dulles Airport at 8:00 a.m.Twicein two weeks,I pull this great body from my warmbed to travel far and wide to bring you the news.Hey folks,it's a dirty job,but someone has to doit. The Commission on Accreditation for LawEnforcement Agencies(CALEA)met Nov.1-3 toreview“Presentations for Accreditation”for fourlaw enforcement agencies.Presenting the Arling-ton County,Virginia,Police Department and theElkhart County,Indiana,Sheriff's Departmentwas Chief Thomas F.Hastings,former chief ofpolice of Rochester,N.Y.,and past-chairman ofthe Commission.Presenting the North Providence,Rhode Island,Police Department was Chief JerryBratcher from Pallatine,Illinois.Former commis-sioner of police of Troy,New York,George W.OConnor,presented the Baltimore County,Maryland,Police Department. (See CALEA,page seven) Page 1 IN THIS ISSUE- CALEA:Accredits Four Agencies.......1REAGAN:Wants More Anti-Crime Laws ...2IPTM:Will Train Managers... .....3LIBRARIES:NCJRS Offers Help.......3JAILS:Health Care Seminar Set. ....3MICHIGAN:Governor Forms Crime Council...4TORT CLAIMS:Amendments Sought.....5SMITH:Likes Crime Statistics........5RESEARCH:NIJ Soliciting Applications....5ORGANIZED CRIME:IACP Has A Policy Manual You Need .......6AGE DISCRIMINATION:N.J. Troopers Form Organization.. .....8JOB LiSTINGS.............8IN THE COURTS:The Supremes Are Busy....9 ## POLICE OFFICER SURVIVAL SEMINAR The Traffic Institute,Northwestern University,will present the "Police Officer Survival Tactics(P.O.S.T.)Seminar"in Kearney,Nebraska.Dec.15-16,sponsored by the Buffalo County andDawson County Sheriff Departments.The programis taught by Ron Adams,special agent,Riverside,Calif.,Police Department,and co-author of thetext Street Survival.The seminar is designed forall law enforcement personnel.Its objectives areto protect the assets of the organization and person-nel and equipment through sound training thatemphasizes officer and citizen safety.Tuition is$50.For further information and registrationforms,contact:The Registrar,The Traffic Institute,P.O.Box 1409,Evanston,IL60204.Phone:312-492-7245. CRIME CONTROL DIGEST Page 2 ## REAGAN WILL SEEK TOUGHERANTI-CRIME LAWS,CONSERVATIVEJUDGES FOR FEDERAL COURTS Building on gains made in his first term,President Reagan will push during the next fouryears for tougher anti-crime measures and formore conservative judges on the nation's Federalcourts. In fact,many observers say the Presidentalready has set the trend in these areas,and nowsimply must consolidate gains made in the anti-crime package passed by the last Congress,andin blunting the activist role of Federal judgesappointed in earlier presidential terms. The result could be relaxing limits on useof criminal evidence,narrower reading of civilrights statutes,and restricting access to Federalcourts,especially by prisoners. To a large extent,the agenda will be set bythe next Attorney General.The election over,the White House will renew its push for Presi-dential Counselor Edwin Meese to becomeAttorney General. If confirmed,Meese,a strong law-and-order advocate,is likely to move forward ontough anti-crime themes found in the Republi-can Party's platform.First,he is expected totie up loose ends left in the ComprehensiveCrime Control Act of 1984,which raised penaltiesfor Federal crimes by,among other items,elimi-nating parole and tightening eligibility for bai

FAQs

What did CALEA do in this issue, and which agencies were involved?

CALEA met Nov. 1-3 to review “Presentations for Accreditation” for four law enforcement agencies, with officials from Arlington County, Virginia, Elkhart County, Indiana, North Providence, Rhode Island, and Baltimore County, Maryland presenting or involved.

Where and when is the Police Officer Survival Tactics (P.O.S.T.) seminar scheduled?

The P.O.S.T. seminar is in Kearney, Nebraska, scheduled for Dec. 15-16, sponsored by the Buffalo County and Dawson County Sheriff Departments.

What policy changes does the issue say Reagan will seek regarding anti-crime measures and federal judges?

The issue states President Reagan will push for tougher anti-crime measures and for more conservative federal judges, including consolidating prior anti-crime gains and changing how federal courts handle issues like criminal evidence, civil rights statutes, and inmate access to courts.

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