Thursday, July 13, 2006 Flagstaff, AZ

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORING CONFERENCE

Every Explorer works hard to make it to the National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference. This year, the Explorers from the Gulf Coast region had to work a little harder than most. The Harrison County, Biloxi, and Gulfport Police Explorers experienced many challenges last August during Hurricane Katrina, but that didn’t stop their dedication to the Exploring program.

The main challenge about attending the conference were fi nances, said advisors Tom Goldsworthy (Biloxi) and Mike Saucier (Gulfport). “We couldn’t do the fund-raising that we normally do. We couldn’t ask the parents for money—they were living in FEMA trailers. We couldn’t go to local businesses because they were on their knees, barely operating,” explained Saucier. But the Chiefs of the Police Departments and the Advisors were determined to make the trip happen partly to thank the Explorers for their amazing work this past year. After the storm, Explorers

immediately showed up at their police stations and got to work. “They helped us get cleaned up, helped organize the donations that were pouring in. They worked up until the schools opened back up,” said Goldsworthy. The posts eventually had enough funds from their cities, donations, and drug forfeiture money to attend the conference. The posts aren’t as big as they were – the Gulfport post shrunk from 60 members to 20 as many Explorers and their families were forced to move from the area—but they’re here ready to compete and more appreciative than ever for the opportunity. The experiences they’ve shared over the past year have actually brought them closer together and better able to work as a team.

All three posts from the gulf area wish to extend their gratitude to the countless police departments from around the country that offered donations and support after the hurricane.

Gulfport, Mississippi Explorer Post 310 help clean up a park across from a church that suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Katrina.

(l to r) Explorers and sisters Kaylee Tackman, 15, and Jaime Tackman, 17 take part in the opening ceremony on Monday.

Post 310 pose with DEA offi cials after com-pleting the Arrest and Search competition

EXPLORERS OVERCOME THE ODDS AFTER KATRINA

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: U.S. MARSHALS SERVICEMichael A. Pearson, Assistant Director of the U.S. Marshals Service sat down with ace BOLO reporter Katie Tichacek to help Explorers learn more about the Marshals.

The Marshals Service is the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the United States. It was established by President George Washington in 1789. The Marshals Service employs around 3,500 Deputy Marshals located across the country and at several overseas offi ces such as the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe. The 5 primary missions of the Marshals are:Judicial Security - protecting the judicial process, assuring that federal courthouse are safe and that juries, judges, and witnesses are free from intimidation. Fugitive Apprehension - the Marshals arrest more fugitives annually than all other federal agencies combined.Prisoner Transportation – the program is similar to the movie Con Air, the real name for “con air” is JPATS (Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation Service). Witness Protection Program – Marshals run that program for the federal government. Prisoner Services – Many federal agencies make arrests, but then turn prisoners over to the Marshals, who ensure that they get to court and appointments on time and that their health, etc. is cared for.

Another mission of the Marshals Service is Asset Forfeiture –when someone is arrested, if it can be proven that they used fruits of the crime to buy items like property, houses, cars, etc. Marshals seize those items and sell them at auction. The proceeds pay for the program and are shared with the law enforcement agencies involved. The state and local law enforcement agencies then use these funds to help their agency, which can include vehicles and Law Enforcement Exploring Programs!

BOLO: How do the Marshals participate in the Exploring program?At the conference, we coordinate the Special Events which include the Career Fair, Exploring USA, Law Enforcement Demonstrations (the rally on Friday), Receptions, and Recreation Competitions (basketball and volleyball). Marshals Service Director John F. Clark will be the guest speaker at tonight’s Academies reception. In addtion, the U.S. Marshals host an Exploring Leadership Academy in Washington D.C.

BOLO: Why do you like working with Marshals?The dedication and loyalty of the deputies I’ve met are second to none. It’s a wonderful group of people with a real sense of purpose, a real sense of mission. The thing about the Marshals is, looking at our missions – judicial security, prisoner transportation, etc – those aren’t the things you read about in the news unless

something goes wrong. So we like the fact that we are not in the news very much. It means our deputies do a wonderful job. We do get some public recognition for fugitive apprehension. Last year we orchestrated Operation Falcon—working with state and local law enforcement we arrested 10,000 fugitives nationwide in a one-week period. We do a great deal of our work with state and locals. One of the great things about the Marshals is that we work very well with other agencies. We don’t care who gets the credit, we just want to get the bad guys off the streets. Our fugitive apprehension program also makes us different from other agencies. Most law enforcement agencies take crimes from when they occurred and investigate from that point. But we take orders from the court and fi nd the person they need us to fi nd. So it’s not investigating a crime or proving it; it’s investigating to fi nd the fugitive. We of course, prioritize to get the worst of the worst. We have the Marshals Service Top 15 on our website, so you can see our very top priorities.

To learn more about the US Marshals visit their website at WWW.USMARSHALS.GOV

TODAYVoting is at both dining halls (University Station and South Dining) during all meal periods:

6:00 am – 8:00 am, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmBallots can be found in your registration packets.

THE CANDIDATESMICHAEL B. MILLER

Explorer Post 60 - Tavares, Florida

Role Model: Chief Deputy Gary BordersPet Peeve: People who do not apply themselves

Who you want to play you in a movie: Adam SandlerPolitician you identify with: Sen. Bill Nelson (Fla.)

Favorite Movie: Blue StreakCareer Ambition: Local and Federal Law Enforcement

Quote: “I get the job done - I take the initiative.”

BEN A. MASTERSExplorer Post 761 - Richardson, Texas

Role Model: His cousin who is a police offi cerPet Peeve: People who say one thing and do anotherWho you want to play you in a movie: Will Ferrell

Politician you identify with: President Franklin RooseveltFavorite Movie: Blackhawk Down

Career Ambition: U.S. Marine Corps Offi cerQuote: “A leader is not afraid to make tough decisions.”

CORY D. JACKSONExplorer Post 791 and 792 - Helena, Alabama

Role Model: Sergeant Mike JonesPet Peeve: Goals NOT getting accomplished

Who you want to play you in a movie: Chris TuckerPolitician you identify with: Sen. John McCain (Ariz.)

Favorite Movie: Training DayCareer Ambition: Law Enforcement

Quote: “I always try to see the good in people.”

THE BOLO QUESTION OF THE DAY:What do you want to be when you “grow up”?

“A Police Offi cer somewhere where it doesn’t snow.”

- Kywana MartinNew York City

Post 5233

“US Border Patrol or Air Force.”

-Tirth GandhiBay City, Texas

Post 2226

“Anything in law enforcement. I’m not sure

what yet, that’s why I’m an Explorer.”

-William GrantDouglas County, Nevada

Post 2105

“A Police Offi cer. Probably in my hometown, Indianapolis.”

-Stephanie AndersonIndianapolis, Indiana

Post 435

Stock up at the Cop Shop!Get your gear at the Cop Shop in the University Union, Kaibab

Room!!!Thursday: 9 - 5pm

Friday: 1 - 5 pm

EXPLORING USA

Check out Exploring USA at the Fieldhouse. See Explorers put

their best ideas on display.Thursday: 1 - 6pm

BOLO is brought to you by:

DEA Staff

Garrison CourtneyChief of Public Affairs

David AusielloKatie Tichacek

Co-Editors in Chief

Dennis YoungPhotographer

Lauren McCallaContributing Writer

(and lots of patience)

From the scorching desert dotted with scrub brush to the steep multi-colored walls of the Grand Canyon, Explorer Post 403 based in Phoenix, Arizona hone their law enforcement skills with the help of their Advisor Shaun Enrico who just fi ve years ago was an Explorer himself.

“We’re the Post who does everything. We’re everywhere across the state, [working on] everything from drug enforcement to highway patrol” commented Samantha Howard, Post 403’s lieutenant about her Post’s activities.

Lieutenant Howard went into Exploring after being exposed to law enforcement through her father who serves with the Arizona Department of Public Safety. She aspires to become a cadet at the Air Force Academy after her senior year of high school and feels that Exploring has given her the tools to achieve this diffi cult goal.

“Exploring has given me more confi dence since I have been involved,” said Lt. Howard about her last two years in Exploring.Post Advisor Enrico spoke about Lt. Howard’s development as an Explorer since she has been involved. “She used to be shy, quiet and tough to get out of her shell, but she has become much more confi dent and outgoing over the last two years.”

Tyler O’sia, another member of the Post also discussed with the BOLO how Exploring has helped him. “[One day] I would like to possibly go into a tactical unit, such as dealing with drug enforcement…and Exploring helps you to go through scenarios that you may do in real life.”

EXPLORER POST PROFILE: PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Members of the Phoenix-based Exploring Post 403

Riverside, Illinois Post 390 wears BDUs in honor of Michael Gordon, an associ-ate advisor who was killed in the line of duty in August 2004.

ADVISORS REMINDER

Please maintain the standards of ethical behavior expected by all Post participants. There is behavior in the dorms that does not refl ect positively on Exploring. Be sure to inspect your member’s dorms and monitor all activity. If you have any questions about the proper code of conduct, please refer to page 29 in your 2006 National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference Guidebook.

FRIDAY RALLYThe 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), on Friday, July 14th 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....

EDITOR’S NOTE: In yesterday’s edition we inadvertantly wrote that Explorer Cory Jackson’s biggest pet peeve was when goals went accomplished. In fact, his biggest pet peeve is when goals go unaccomplished. We regret the error.

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!

BE SURE TO DRINK PLENTY OF WATERThe bottles of water are for participants that need to carry a bottle with them and use to refi ll with tap water. Please take your bottle of water and refi ll it with tap water when it is empty. Do not take more than one, as you will be depriving other Explorers.

JUMP CLUB SCHEDULE CHANGEThe Jump Club will meet at 8:00 p.m. today and tomorrow at 9:00 p.m.in the University Union Fieldhouse.

BATHROOM NOTICE:Explorers should only be using bathrooms in the dorms designated for Explorers Participants use only. Explorers should not use bathrooms designated for Advisors.

POLICE RADIO USAGE REMINDERThe Flagstaff Police Department and Sheriff’s Department have requested that Exploring posts please stop using their police handheld units while they’re in town for the competition because it is blocking their local radio channels.

ADVISOR WORKSHOPS(both held in Mountain View Conference Room “A”)Thursday 9:30:Learning for Life 101 – National Overview (liability, issues, resources and policies) Thursday 1:30: Learning for Life 101 –Local Overview (program ideas, policies, programs and much more!)

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

NOTICE TO ADVISORS: FRIDAY & SATURDAY MEALSBox lunches will be provided after the rally on Friday. If your Post doesn’t plan on eating the box lunches please notify Explorer Headquarters at 928-523-8636 so that they can approximate the correct number. Also, if your Post doesn’t plan to eat breakfast on Saturday, please notify Headquarters so that they can plan accordingly. Otherwise we will waste food.

BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL TROPHIESThe top 3 teams in the basketball and volleyball tourna-ment will be presented with their winning trophies on Friday at the rally period. The post advisors for the win-ning team will be notifi ed Thursday evening.