letters to all the Chiefs/Sheriffs of the potential cadets and start the process to cull the numbers down to hopefully 50. I have worked with Sgt. Scott Hamilton of the State Police and Warden Bruce Need Vote. Loring of the Maine Warden Service and Sgt. Paul Fenton of Cape Elizabeth PD to revise the BLETP MARC manual. We have changed many techniques and updated many of the descriptions and photos. Brian MacMaster from the AG’s Office has reviewed Chapter 1, which is the legal chapter. I have printed up 10 copies to pass around and look at. I would like for you to officially adopt this as the standard under New Business. Once adopted, the Lesson Plan will be written by Kate Faragher Houghton around this updated MARC manual. MCJA Budget Issues: The Governor did not submit a Supplemental budget for any Department, however he approved a potential DPS Bill to provide a $250,000 appropriation to the Academy in FY 15 to make up for the shortfall that was not funded by the legislature. The Bill is Act “An to Ensure that the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Does Not Need to be Shut Down Indefinitely”. If you see this in the media, do not get concerned, as we will not shut down. However if this is not funded, we will have to significantly cut some of the programs. Other Issues: I propose that you officially vote for all the certifications that I issued on Need Vote: your behalf, between the last Board meeting and this Board meeting under New Business that are included in a handout. In summary, they are as follows: 1 Firearms Instructor Certification – 18 - Instructor Certifications 17 Municipal Ordinance Prosecution Certifications – 85 - Basic Corrections Training Program Certifications I have been working on the following statewide policies for the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. The committee has updated the Infectious Disease Control, Alarm Response and we have written 2 two new ones on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Phlebotomy Technicians. MOTION: To accept all certifications listed as a handout, dates of September 20, 2013 through November 08, 2013. (handout to be attached to minutes) by Mr. Tom Peters and seconded by Colonel Robert Williams. Motion approved. MOTION: To withdraw original motion. Moved by Mr. Tom Peters and seconded by Ms. Elizabeth Ward Saxl.
letters to all the Chiefs/Sheriffs of the potential cadets and start the process to cull the numbers down to hopefully 50. Need Vote. I have worked with Sgt. Scott Hamilton of the State Police and Warden Bruce Loring of the Maine Warden Service and Sgt. Paul Fenton of Cape Elizabeth PD to revise the BLETP MARC manual. We have changed many techniques and updated many of the descriptions and photos. Brian MacMaster from the AG’s Office has reviewed Chapter 1, which is the legal chapter. I have printed up 10 copies to pass around and look at. I would like for you to officially adopt this as the standard under New Business. Once adopted, the Lesson Plan will be written by Kate Faragher Houghton around this updated MARC manual. MCJA Budget Issues: The Governor did not submit a Supplemental budget for any Department, however he approved a potential DPS Bill to provide a $250,000 appropriation to the Academy in FY 15 to make up for the shortfall that was not funded by the legislature. The Bill is “An Act to Ensure that the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Does Not Need to be Shut Down Indefinitely”. If you see this in the media, do not get concerned, as we will not shut down. However if this is not funded, we will have to significantly cut some of the programs. Other Issues: Need Vote: I propose that you officially vote for all the certifications that I issued on your behalf, between the last Board meeting and this Board meeting under New Business that are included in a handout. In summary, they are as follows: 1 – Firearms Instructor Certification 18 - Instructor Certifications 17 – Municipal Ordinance Prosecution Certifications 85 - Basic Corrections Training Program Certifications I have been working on the following statewide policies for the Maine Chiefs of Police Association. The committee has updated the Infectious Disease Control, Alarm Response and we have written 2 two new ones on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Phlebotomy Technicians. MOTION: To accept all certifications listed as a handout, dates of September 20, 2013 through November 08, 2013. (handout to be attached to minutes) by Mr. Tom Peters and seconded by Colonel Robert Williams. Motion approved. MOTION: To withdraw original motion. Moved by Mr. Tom Peters and seconded by Ms. Elizabeth Ward Saxl.
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