RAPPAHANNOCK INFORMANT

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1 RAPPAHANNOCK REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY RAPPAHANNOCK INFORMANT June 30, 2015 Inside this issue: RRCJA Employee of the 2 Quarter RRCJA Pre-Employment Program Celebrates 5 Yr. Anniversary Academy Partners with 3 Strayer University Instructor Spotlight 4 Middletown Leadership Institute 4 2 FROM THE DIRECTOR S DESK by: Mike Harvey RRCJA Executive Director mharvey@rrcja.org This has been a busy quarter at the academy! We welcomed two new staff members to the Fredericksburg campus, Tom Vaclavicek as the law enforcement coordinator and Zachary Williams as our jail coordinator. In addition to bringing on our new employees, we have tightened our financial belt and it looks as though we will be able to finish out the fiscal year under budget and under actual revenue! I really appreciate all of the agency support in the way of donations so that we can maintain our level of training while keeping costs low. Middletown Donations and Thanks SWAT Basic School Middletown Instructor Spotlight Fredericksburg FBI/DEA Academy Donates Training Mats This spring, we also had to undergo our DCJS re-certification. This re-certification is required by the state every three years and examines our policies and content to ensure we are providing the mandated training as outlined by DCJS. I am pleased to announce we breezed through the audit with no problem. As always, my door is open and I am available for any suggestions, concerns, or ideas you have for the academy. Yours in training, LEU Riders Stop at Academy 7 Mike Harvey JB #178 Middletown Graduates LE #134 Graduates Red Cross Blood Drive RRCJA Fredericksburg September 9 - Bloodmobile October 19 - Bloodmobile November 9 - Bloodmobile LE #135 Middletown Graduates 12 candijohnston@rrcja.org to sign up! Comm. Basic #118 and Animal Control Graduates 13-14

2 Page 2 RRCJA EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER by: Mike Harvey RRCJA Executive Director mharvey@rrcja.org The Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Employee of the Quarter for the second Quarter of 2015 is Finance Officer Candi Stewart. Mrs. Stewart is primarily tasked with ensuring the financial records of the academy are up to date. She works with the City of Fredericksburg, our fiscal agent, to ensure all revenues and expenditures are up to date and in line with the academy budget. In addition, Mrs. Stewart volunteers her time in many other areas of the academy. She spearheaded our spring Walk this Weigh campaign to help the staff become more active and raise money for Law Enforcement United. Our staff lost a total of 40 pounds and we raised $400 for LEU. She helps with various projects, whether it is putting a PowerPoint together, going through lesson plans, looking for DCJS criteria, taking the minutes for our multiple committee or board meetings or just keeping me informed on budgeting issues and she always does it with a smile on her face. No job is too big or too small for her! Mrs. Stewart is truly an asset to the academy and the agencies we serve. Please join me in congratulating Candi as the Employee of the Quarter for the second Quarter of R.R.C.J.A. PRE-EMPLOYMENT CELEBRATES FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY By: R. Wayne Inabinet RRCJA Assistant Director winabinet@rrcja.org It is hard to believe that five years have already passed since the inception of the Academy s Pre-Employment Program. When the program started in 2010, the Academy was venturing members into of an JB uncharted 134. area as one of the first pre-employment programs in the area. To date, over 90 Pre-Employment applicants have been accepted into the Law Enforcement, Jail Basic, Animal Control, and Communications programs. The program continues to enjoy over a 90% hire rate with nearly a 100% hire rate for our military veterans. A sincere Thank You goes out to the men and women of our member agencies for your applicant referrals and continued support of the program. Support your local Academy! L. E. #136 Practical Testing Dates: Officer Survival November Patrol Techniques September DUI Wet Lab I October 8 (drinkers only) 1000 Drinkers/Chaperones Wet Lab II October Evaluators October

3 Page 3 by: Mike Harvey RRCJA Executive Director mharvey@rrcja.org The academy partners with Strayer University! I am pleased to announce the academy has partnered with Strayer University to help our members achieve their higher education goals. Strayer University has recently reviewed our law LE Basic enforcement #107 basic program and will be awarding 45 college credits in their Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Any of our members who have completed the law enforcement basic program can get these credits. Please see the chart below. Members can choose to take classes on-ground at any one of the Strayer campuses nationwide or on-line. Course Course Title Credits Code CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 4.5 CRJ 105 Crime and Criminal Behavior 4.5 CRJ 180 Juvenile Delinquency and Justice 4.5 CRJ 220 Ethics & Leadership in Criminal 4.5 Justice LEG 320 Criminal Law 4.5 CRJ 320 Criminal Investigation 4.5 CRJ 325 Criminal Procedure 4.5 CRJ 435 Drugs, Gangs & Organized Crime 4.5 CRJ 400 Crime Prevention Strategy 4.5 CRJ420 Emergency Management 4.5 Total Credits 45 Strayer University and RRCJA also have several other projects in the works. Please watch your s for additional partnerships! I would like to thank Dr. Wesley Phillips who worked to see this partnership become a reality. Anyone who has questions about this program or wants information about enrollment is encouraged to contact him at: Dr. Wesley E. Phillips, Jr. Campus Dean Strayer University Fredericksburg Campus 150 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100 Fredericksburg, VA PHONE: E-FAX: Direct FAX: Wesley.phillips@strayer.edu

4 Page 4 INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT MIDDLETOWN by: Bruce Coor Basic Schools Coordinator Middletown bcoor@rrcja.org CAPTAIN ROGER VOROUS Anyone who has worked as a law enforcement officer or corrections officer during the past twenty years in the northern Shenandoah Valley knows Roger Vorous. Roger started his career as a Deputy Sheriff with the Warren County Sheriff s Office in Over the course of his career, Roger has worked in the jail and on the road as a patrol deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and in January of this year was promoted to Captain of Court Services. He served on the Department s Special Operations team and was the team s Assistant Commander for seven years. Roger became an instructor in 1995 and has been teaching ever since. He is a certified General, Defensive Tactics and Taser Instructor. Roger has contributed many hours of teaching and shared a wealth of knowledge to both law enforcement and corrections officer basic classes at the Academy thru training DT, Use of Force, Impact Weapons, and ELJ. In addition to his criminal justice responsibilities, Roger serves his church as a preacher and trustee. He serves as the Chaplain for his department and recently accepted appointment as the Academy s Chaplain for the Middletown campus. When he is not working, teaching, or preaching, Roger enjoys riding his Harley and spending time with his family. The academy not only appreciates the many hours Roger spends teaching and mentoring recruits in both the LE and Jail basic programs, but also the spiritual strength he demonstrates as a law enforcement officer and person. Thank you. RRCJA AND LFCC WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE By: Tommie Bower RRCJA Assistant Director, Middletown tbower@rrcja.org RRCJA and LFCC Workforce Solutions Leadership Institute graduated May 19, Our participants worked hard to complete 10 sessions on various leadership topics over a course of 5 months. Thanks to all of our instructors and LFCC workforce solutions instructors and staff for all of their dedication and drive to make this happen. Congratulations to all!

5 Page 5 MIDDLETOWN DONATIONS AND THANKS: by: Tommie Bower RRCJA Assistant Director, Middletown tbower@rrcja.org Clarke County Sheriff s Office for the use of SIMM rounds, equipment, and instructors for our LE Officer Survival. Warren County Sheriff s Office for allowing the academy to set up and use their empty jail block as well as providing instructors for Jail Basic cell search and entry level practical testing. Winchester Police Department for the donation of a glass display case LE and Basic light #107 bar for the recruit break room. Haymarket Police Department for the donation of a cruiser. 2 WEEK SWAT BASIC SCHOOL By: Dave Dailey In-Service Coordinator, Middletown ddailey@rrcja.org June 8-19, 2015 Middletown campus held an academy sponsored two week SWAT Basic School in the area. Law Enforcement personnel from Culpeper County Sheriff s Office, Frederick County Sheriff s Office, Clarke County Sheriff s Office, Warren County Sheriff s Office, Winchester PD, DEA, Department of State, U.S. Border Patrol and the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services had students enrolled in this school. The instructors that taught the class were officers and SWAT members of the Winchester Police Department. This Swat Basic School was held during an unusually hot portion of the year. The school includes not only firearms training, but an intense amount of physical training. SWAT Basic is a physically demanding specialty training course that focuses on High Risk Searches, Barricade Situations, Hostage Rescue, Vehicle Assaults and more. The academy ordered and provided specific realistic looking targets for shoot don t shoot scenarios. The academy also obtained and provided SIM guns and SIM rounds for various training scenarios. The addition of SIM s provides a very realistic feel and cranks up the intensity of the training. The 2 week SWAT Basic School was held in a few different locations. These special facilities offered an elevated caliber of quality training not normally available to local law enforcement. It was through devoted instructors that professional relationships were developed with Federal agencies. Working together local law enforcement can now benefit from these special training facilities. Thank you to the SWAT Basic instructors. They did an amazing job. Their coordination with outside facilities, meeting training objectives, developing scenarios and their passion for high quality training is unmatched. Thank you to the Department of State and U.S. Customs Border Protection for their generosity and assistance. Thank you to the Winchester Police Department and all the instructors for making this 2 Week SWAT Basic School a tremendous success.

6 Page 6 INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT FREDERICKSBURG by: Zack Williams Jail Basic Coordinator zwilliams@rrcja.org Corporal Steven Shiner, of the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office, joined the instruction team in Since then, he has authored two classes, Spanish for Emergencies and Public Speaking. Cpl. Shiner has also taught multiple core classes for both the Jail Basic and Law Enforcement Basic programs, including Patrol Techniques at the Middletown Campus, and various core installment classes at the Fredericksburg Campus. In 2013, Cpl. Shiner became a Defensive Tactics Instructor, and routinely teaches the Jail Basic Defensive Tactics program at Fredericksburg. Cpl. Shiner graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia, in 1988 and attended Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, until After spending 13 years in the Private Security Services industry, he worked at the Rappahannock Regional Jail before joining the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office in Cpl. Shiner has worked in the Fauquier County Jail, and has been assigned to the patrol division since 2008, spending two of those years assigned to the special enforcement team and is currently a patrol supervisor working the midnight shift. Cpl. Shiner is the father of 4 children, ranging in age from 17 to 9, and is supported by his wife of 11 years, Brenda. He enjoys running, working out, and playing golf. FBI/DEA ACADEMY DONATES TRAINING MATS TO THE ACADEMY By: R. Wayne Inabinet RRCJA Assistant Director winabinet@rrcja.org The Academy would like to thank First Lieutenant Joe Pittman of the Stafford County Sheriff s Office, and the FBI/DEA Academy for the donation of several large wrestling mats for our gymnasium. Two of the mats, measuring 20 x 40 each, are in great condition and will help replace many of our smaller mats that have experienced years of wear and tear. Lt. Pittman learned of the availability of the mats through a contact, Joe Diaz, DEA and reached out to our Academy to see if there was a need for them. The mats will be of great benefit to our Basic training programs especially in the areas of Defensive Tactics and Officer Survival training. (Chris Staples, Jason Forman, Joe Diaz (DEA), Joseph Pittman, and Zachary Williams)

7 Page 7 LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITY RIDERS STOP AT ACADEMY By: R. Wayne Inabinet RRCJA Assistant Director winabinet@rrcja.org On May 11, 2015, members of the Law Enforcement United Ride stopped by the Fredericksburg campus on their way to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. They also stopped to pay tribute to fallen Deputy Bryan Berger, who passed away suddenly during a training exercise at the Academy. Academy Director Mike Harvey praised the riders for their dedication and sacrifice and expressed his honor and appreciation for making the Academy one of their destinations. The riders LE came Basic from #107 various jurisdictions from Virginia as well as other states. PICS FORMS All PIC Forms are due to RRCJA Fredericksburg Office within 60 days! DCJS will not accept them after the deadline. LEGAL / CULTURAL DIVERSITY CLASSES RRCJA FREDERICKSBURG CAMPUS October 5, 2015 December 7, 2015

8 Page 8 JAIL BASIC #178 MIDDLETOWN GRADUATES by: Bruce Coor Basic Schools Coordinator Middletown bcoor@rrcja.org The recruits of Jail Officer Basic Class 178 graduated on April 9, Academy Executive Director Mike Harvey opened the ceremony by congratulating the recruits on their perseverance and dedication to fulfill the requirements to become certified jail officers. Director Harvey also thanked the parents, spouses, family members and friends who supported each recruit during their time at the academy. Mr. Mark Butler, owner of 3D Professional, was asked by the class to be the keynote speaker at their graduation. Mr. Butler, who served as a classroom and practical instructor during the 10 week course, spoke about the evolving profession of Corrections and emphasized the need for officers to not only maintain proficiency in their field but to also pursue a healthy and fulfilling personal life. Executive Director Harvey and Assistant Director Tommie Bower presented the graduates with their certificates and awards. Recruit James Cooper, Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center (NRADC), received the Top Overall Achievement Award and the Sgt. Ricky L. Timbrook Award for Top Performance Achievement; Recruit Emily Jackson, NRADC, received the Top Academic Achievement Award; Recruit Cody Landis, NRADC, received the Top Physical Fitness Award; and, Recruit Joseph Rippeon, NRADC, received the Top Skills Achievement Award. Recruit Matthew Whitley, NRADC, spoke on behalf of the class recalling the highlights of their time together at the academy. Academy Chaplin Captain Roger Vorous from the Warren County Sheriff s Office gave the benediction and prayed for blessings upon each member of the class. Finally, Director Harvey congratulated the class on their accomplishments and gave the final order for the class to dismiss. A special thanks goes out to each agency and their training officers for providing instructors for the courses and to the Superintendents, Sheriffs, and Chiefs whose dedication and continued support make the Jail Officer Basic training program successful.

9 Page 9 LAW ENFORCEMENT BASIC #134 Trust, But Verify By: SaraAnn Bailey Coordinator s Assistant sbailey@rrcja.org Law Enforcement Basic #134 graduated on May 20, 2015, in Mary Washington University s Dodd Auditorium in Fredericksburg. L.E. #134 began the Academy on January 12, 2015, enduring several challenges together throughout the duration of their 19 weeks. Through it all, they remained professional and motivated. At the conclusion of the basic program L.E. Basic #134 had become a family of LE brothers Basic #107 and sisters in blue. The Academy Director, Mike Harvey, was the master of ceremonies for the event. Director Harvey along with the Law Enforcement Coordinator, Tom Vaclavicek, presented the class with their certificates. Many thanks go out to our guest speaker, Investigator Scott Hamilton, of the King William County Sheriff s Office. This was Investigator Hamilton s first time being nominated by the basic recruits to speak at graduation and he did not disappoint. He used his wit and humor to deliver a memorable message to the class. Ron Owens of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff s Office was denoted class speaker, to say a few words as well. He thanked the Academy and its staff for their hard work and dedication. The Academy wishes to thank Sheriff Tony Lippa of the Caroline County Sheriff s Office, for his humor and heartfelt words of wisdom to our newest LEOs. We also want to express our sincere appreciation to Mary Washington University Police Department and the University of Mary Washington Staff, especially Doug Noble. We thank you all so much for letting us use your facilities once again for another beautiful graduation. (LE #134 Continued on Pg. 10)

10 Page 10 (LE #134 Continued from Pg. 9) Congratulations, Law Enforcement Basic #134. Be safe out there! Colonial Beach Police Department Leslie Parsons Dumfries Police Department Phillip Cooke Fauquier County Sheriff s Office Christopher Moline Brandon Repass King George County Sheriff s Office Alexander Hamilton Tyler Nimon Carl Raich Kyle Raines Louisa County Sheriff s Office Ryan Liddle Northumberland County Sheriff s Office Edward Fisher Orange County Sheriff s Office Jennifer King Christopher McKeon Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Christopher Tolbert Richmond County Sheriff s Office Joseph Gordon Danny Maupin Richard Thomas Spotsylvania County Sheriff s Office Jessica Brown Ron Owens Richard Vasquez Stafford County Sheriff s Office Lucas Burgess Ryan Weatherholtz William Douglas Adam Wolford David French Hunter Young Andrew McQuillan Jauntianne Saleigh (LE #134 Continued on Pg. 11)

11 Page 11 (LE #134 Continued from Pg. 10) Tappahannock Police Department Olivia Hurd Westmoreland County Sheriff s Office Brian Fogarty Christopher Jones Law Enforcement Basic #134 Award Winners Jennifer King-Orange Co SO Charles E. Murray, Jr., Top Performance Achievement Award Jauntianne Saleigh-Stafford Co SO Top Academic Achievement Top Overall Achievement Christopher Tolbert-RRCJA Top Skills Achievement Tyler Nimon-King George Co SO Top Male Physical Fitness Jessica Brown-Spotsylvania Co SO Top Female Physical Fitness

12 Page 12 MIDDLETOWN S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BASIC CLASS #135 GRADUATES By: Bruce Coor Basic School Coordinator, Middletown bcoor@rrcja.org The recruits of Law Enforcement Officer Basic Class 135 graduated on May 21, Academy Executive Director Mike Harvey opened the ceremony by congratulating the recruits on their perseverance and dedication to fulfill the requirement to become certified law enforcement. Director Harvey also thanked the parents, spouses, family members and friends who supported each recruit during their time at the academy. Master Police Officer Travis Cave, Front Royal Police Department, was keynote speaker at graduation. MPO Cave spent a great deal of time with the class as Lead Instructor for the Patrol Techniques block of instruction and as part of the instruction team for the Officer Survival block of instruction. MPO Cave commented about the growing challenges facing those in the law enforcement profession and the need for officers to maintain the utmost integrity during their careers. Executive Director Harvey and Assistant Director Tommie Bower presented the graduates with their certificates and awards. Class Leader Recruit Gerald Umbel, Frederick County Sheriff s Office received the Top Overall Achievement Award; Recruit Andrew Haywood, Front Royal Police Department, tied with Recruit Umbel to receive the Top Academic Achievement Award; Pre-Employment Recruit Jacob Kennedy, Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, received the Top Skills Achievement Award, and, Chaz Niang, Winchester Police Department, was selected by academy staff, instructors and his classmates to receive the Sgt. Ricky L. Timbrook Award for Top Performance Achievement. Speaking on behalf of his class, Recruit Niang pointed out, Although our class was small and a bit unorthodox, we combined diverse strengths to excel and help guide one another. Academy Chaplin Captain Roger Vorous from the Warren County Sheriff s Office gave the benediction and prayed for blessings upon each member of the class. Finally, Director Harvey congratulated the class on their accomplishments and gave the final order for the class to dismiss. A special thanks goes out to each agency and their training officers for providing instructors for the course and to the Superintendents, Sheriffs, and Chiefs whose dedication and continued support make Lt. Debbie the Law Shepherd Enforcement teaches CPR Officer skills Basic to training program successful.

13 Page 13 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER BASIC #118 by: Monica Fesq Coordinator s Assistant mfesq@rrcja.org The recruits of Communications Officer Basic #118 began the Academy on June 1, 2015, representing 11 different agencies. They graduated on June 10, During their tenure at the Academy, these men and women had to demonstrate their ability to perform various tasks to include answering calls and dispatching fire, rescue and/or police. Valerie Morris of Fredericksburg Police Department was the guest speaker at graduation. Wayne Inabinet, RRCJA Assistant Director, and Monica Fesq, RRCJA Coordinator s Assistant, presented the graduates with their certificates. A special thank you goes out to each of the agencies that supplied instructors during the Communications Officer Basic. Thank you for your dedication and support to help make the Communications Officer Basic Program a success. Congratulations to each of the graduates. Fauquier County Sheriff s Office C. Fennell, IV B. Miller W. Seymour M. Wright Ft. Myer Police Department W. Carroll C. Jones Fredericksburg Police Department J. Diamond Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office V. Carter Richmond County Sheriff s Office A. Birchett D. Davis Spotsylvania County Sheriff s Office V. Gray M. Russell Lancaster County Sheriff s Office C. Frost Northumberland County Sheriff s Office D. Gordon Z. Kues Orange County Emergency Comm. Center S. Albertson Orange County Sheriff s Office B. Schmeider X. Serrano

14 Page 14 ANIMAL CONTROL BASIC GRADUATES by: Monica Fesq Coordinator s Assistant mfesq@rrcja.org The Animal Control Basic Class held their graduation ceremony on Friday, May 1, 2015, after three weeks of intense training. Capt. William Tydings, Spotsylvania County Sheriff s Office, was the guest speaker. Karen Wessel, RRCJA Training Coordinator, and Monica Fesq, Coordinator s Assistant, presented the graduates with their certificates and awards. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Kathy Bauer, Dr. Carolyn Bissett and all of the agencies who provided instructors for this class. Thank you for your dedication and support to help make the Animal Control Officer Basic Program a success. Congratulations to each of the graduates: Augusta County Sheriff s Office J. Anderson Fairfax City Police Department T. Carroll Fauquier County Sheriff s Office R. Elam Hanover County Police Dept R. Gayle V. Powers King George County Sheriff s Office R. Brooks Spotsylvania County Sheriff s Office J. Smith