President John Dixon and the members of the Central Virginia Chapter are pleased to announce that Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody was officially recognized by the Richmond Braves and The Richmond Employment Guide® as the honoree of the Law Enforcement Community Heroes Night at The Diamond on June 7th prior to the Braves game against the Norfolk Tides.

After reviewing all the nomination forms sent in for Community Heroes Night, Sheriff C.T. Woody, Jr. of the Richmond City Sheriff's Office was selected to be honored.

Barbara Jones who nominated Sheriff Woody says that he has spent 40 years protecting the citizens of the City of Richmond, VA while taking on some of Richmond's most notorious criminals. Sheriff Woody has made thousands of arrests resulting in the conviction of some the area's most violent offenders. He also encourages the Child ID Program that has fingerprinted over 2,000 children in the past 24 months.

Sheriff Woody will be recognized on the field in a pre-game ceremony where he will get to throw out the first pitch. In addition, Scott Forquer, General Sales Manager of The Richmond Employment Guide® will present him with a Community Heroes plaque. Sheriff Woody will be featured in The Richmond Employment Guide® Community Heroes Showcase which will begin on May 26th and run through August 11th. He will have his photo and short biography featured in 3 editions of The Richmond Employment Guide®.

The Richmond Employment Guide® Community Heroes program celebrates "community heroes" - the police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, and military personnel - who go above and beyond the call of duty and make a difference everyday in the community.

President Jimmie Brown and the members of the Birmingham Alabama Chapter are pleased to announce that retired City of Birmingham Police Chief Annetta Nunn has joined the YWCA staff as a Grant Coordinator/Advocate. This position stems from a new grant awarded to the YW by the Alabama Civil Justice Foundation.

During the press conference the ACJF awarded the YW with the $95,000 to further develop the Domestic Violence program in the Birmingham City Court. As the Grant Coordinator, Ms. Nunn will be responsible for organizing and assuring interagency collaborations and continuing domestic violence education for the different agencies involved in this court. As an advocate, Ms. Nunn will work to assist the victims of domestic violence with their court procedures and with any services that they may require.

The press conference featured comments from the Women's Fund, Birmingham City Court Judge Agnes Chapell, and Bob Roden, from ACJF, who shared an emotional story of how domestic violence has affected his life. ACJF then presented the YW with the $95,000 check for the new grant. Chief Nunn also spoke about her new position and the passion she brings to this new endeavor as domestic violence has affected her life as well.

For over a century, the YWCA Central Alabama has been responding to the needs of women and families. The YW's programs and services serve women and children by providing: affordable childcare for low-income families; child care and after-school enrichment programs for homeless children; affordable housing for families and seniors and a full array of domestic violence services.

Editor's note: Earlier this year, Chief Nunn received Alabama's People's Choice Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for her CD "Gospel in Blues". The proceeds benefit the YWCA's Domestic Violence Programs. Verizon Hopeline was one of the Sponsors. It is available on iTunes.

President Duane Comeaux and the members of the South Jersey Chapter are saddened with the passing of Deana Simmons the daughter of Police Director George Pugh who retired from the Lawnside and Camden, NJ Police Departments.

Ms. Simmons who resided in Delaware passed on May 28th. Services were held last week.

Just a few booths remaining! It is not too late to get a booth at the NOBLE 2008 conference!

How do you get your products and services in front of thousands of law enforcement officials? By attending The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) 32nd Annual Training Conference and Exhibition in New York City.

Who will attend the 32nd Annual Training?

• Nearly 2,500 law enforcement professionals from around the country
• At NOBLE 2007, we had almost 2,000 KEY DECISION MAKERS from Federal, State and Local Agencies
• And, there was strong representation from all NOBLE chapters and Special Interest Groups
• Why should I participate in 32nd Annual Training? The audience you're looking for will be at the 2008 Annual Training! A recent attendee survey showed:
• Nearly 90% of attendees said they utilize the exhibit hall to conduct their entities' purchasing research to fulfill needs in the upcoming year, and
• 80% are in the market to purchase new equipment, products, and services for their units within the next year. (CEIR study)

This means the buyers you want to reach are coming to New York City in JULY! See the back of the exhibitor prospectus for a list of 2007 exhibitors. If your competitors are listed, shouldn't you be there?

To learn more, including finding an application form and other important information, please go to the conference registration page

Don't miss this chance to showcase your company's products and services to the leading purchasers of law enforcement products. We look forward to seeing you in New York City!

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In today's competitive, ever-changing world, education for professional and personal development remains a proven tool for sharpening skills and enriching lives. Continuing and Professional Studies (CAPS), at Florida International University, offers a variety of convenient, non-traditional learning opportunities and a technologically advanced environment to facilitate professional and personal enhancement for the local and global communities. Our commitment to academic and professional excellence is focused on developing and strengthening rewarding in-demand credit and non-credit programs. We provide a diverse array of certificates, distance learning opportunities, on-line instruction, workshops, customized and professional training, personal enrichment courses and more.

NOBLE has partnered with Florida International University, College of Continuing and Professional Studies, (FIU/CAPS) to award Continuing Educational Units, (CEUs) to NOBLE conference attendees. There is a one-time $25 registration fee to take advantage of this service.

Our special thanks to Chair Constance Beachem, Cynthia Morman and the other members of the Education and Training Committee along with Susan R. Jay, Ed.D; Joseph Aldwine and the faculty and staff at FIU/CAPS for bringing this program to fruition.

Click here to read the CEU Fact Sheet.

Brectt E. Greenleaf President Jiles Ship and the members of the Northern New Jersey Chapter are sad to report that Brectt E. Greenleaf, 39 made his transition on June 7, 2008.

Services were held on Thursday in Newark.

Mr. Greenleaf was the beloved son of Chief Louis, NJ Department of Weights and Measures and his wife Cynthia.

Visual Staff Scheduler® Pro can now be purchased by NOBLE members at a 20% discount*.

Atlas Business Solutions proudly supports the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) by offering a 20% discount on Visual Staff Scheduler® Pro (VSS Pro) scheduling software.

In addition, Atlas Business Solutions donated a copy of Visual Staff Scheduler Pro software for the NOBLE 32nd Annual Training Conference and Exhibition in New York, NY.

VSS Pro scheduling software is used to quickly and effortlessly schedule staff in law enforcement agencies. To take advantage of the discount, NOBLE members need to fax or email a purchase order along with a copy of their NOBLE membership card (Fax: 701-280-0842; email: sales@abs-usa.com). For more information, NOBLE members can call 800-874-8801.

About VSS Pro Employee Scheduling Software

VSS Pro is flexible and user-friendly staff scheduling software. With VSS Pro, organizations can ensure shift coverage, reduce overtime, track time-off, and view staff availability and contact information. Schedulers can assign shifts based on skills, seniority, or desired workload, and print, e-mail or publish any type of schedule and report. VSS Pro starts at only $495 and comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee.

With a suggested retail price starting around $44,000 the Cadillac DTS is one of the dominate players in the luxury car market. Edmonds.com describes the Cadillac experience as, "powerful V8 motivation, classy uptown styling and a roomy, sumptuous interior.

Chairman Wesley Thomas and the Ways & Means Committee have done a great job with this raffle and the Executive Board has authorized that only 6,000 $25 tickets be printed and sold.

The proceeds will benefit NOBLE. To secure your tickets please contact your chapter president, your regional vice president or e-mail the Ways & Means Committee.

President Eugene Williams and the members of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter send our prayers and sympathy to our NOBLE brother, Sammy Young; whose brother Terry Young passed away last week.

Services were held last Thursday.

President Janice Fields and the members of the Land of Lincoln Chapter are pleased to announce the retirement of Chapter Secretary Veronica Robison.

Ms. Robison retired as a Community Outreach Specialist with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Ms. Robison is very active in her community. She serves as a board member of the Lincoln Land Community College and is a recipient of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Advocate of the Year Award,

Robison is now in the preparation of becoming a second degree black belt. She noted that her proudest accomplishment thus far has been winning her first gold medal in Las Vegas at the U.S. National TaeKwonDo Championship

Most recently she was one of the five recipients of the 2008 Women of Influence awards sponsored by Security Bank.

Presented by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Office of State and Local Training and Co-sponsored by the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women on July 22 -25, 2008 at the Passaic County Police Academy in Wayne, NJ

Elder Abuse: This is a brand new four-day program intended for those who are trainers and will be training law enforcement professionals about elder abuse. Topics covered include: Instructor development, Elder Abuse Dynamics, Financial Exploitation of Older Adults, Physical Abuse of Older Adults, Abuse in Facilities and Neglect. Graduates of this program will become adjunct FLETC instructors who will be required to redeliver this material in their respective jurisdictions.

Who should attend: Those wishing to attend should register as a team of at least 3 individuals (law enforcement, prosecution and victim advocacy/adult protective service agency. The students attending this course represent law enforcement, prosecution, victim advocacy, probation, courts and other law enforcement professionals tasked with training agencies in elder abuse prevention and investigation. FLETC will provide the students with all necessary training aids to set up in-service training and regional training in elder abuse. You must bring a laptop from your agency, a thumb drive and your state's laws.

Cost: TUITION-FREE (Attendees are responsible for all travel, lodging and meal expenses)

Registration: You must fax your registration to Scott Santoro, Sr. Program Specialist, at FLETC.
Fax: 912-267-2894
Email: scott.santoro@dhs.gov

Please note: The registration process does not guarantee a seat in the class. A confirmation notice from the Office of State and Local Training will be sent at least 30 days prior to the class start date.

Additional information: E-mail stateandlocaltraining@dhs.gov (with Elder Abuse in the subject) or call Scott Santoro at 912-267-2322, or email Scott Santoro at scott.santoro@dhs.gov.

This opportunity was reported by Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan who serves as NOBLE's Representative to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, State & Local Program.

President Janice Fields and the members of the Land of Lincoln Chapter are pleased to announce the retirement of Chapter Treasurer Arneita Wilson.

Ms. Wilson retired as an Electronics Technician with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

President Eugene Williams and the members of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter invite you spend a day on the links with NOBLE. The shotgun format welcomes golfers of all levels to come out and enjoy the day with special prizes for the longest drive, closest to the pin, and lowest team score.

The event features a lunch at the 10th hole, followed by dinner in the club house. No one will go home empty handed. There will be drawings for raffle prizes.

The U.S. Attorney's Office Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council Districts of Idaho, Montana and the Eastern District of Washington is hosting an afternoon seminar on extremism, on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Co-hosted by the Idaho Police Officer Standards and Training, Region 1. Location: Idaho National Guard Armory, 5453 East Seltice Way, Post Falls, Idaho.

Guest Speakers: Ms. Michele Y. Lefkowith, an investigative researcher from the Southwest Regional Office of the Anti-Defamation League will present a two-hour discussion on domestic extremism. Mr. Ghassan M. Hajjar, an Arabic linguist/analyst from the Spokane Resident Agency of the FBI will present a two-hour discussion on Islamic extremism. Seminar Objective - To give law enforcement officers, military personnel and public safety officials an in-depth overview of the following:

• Extremist ideologies prevalent in the U.S.
• Why extremist criminals are different from regular criminals.
• Officer safety issues particular to members of extremist groups and movements.
• Range of activities and tactics used by extremist groups, non-criminal to criminal.
• Hate-based extremist movements, including neo-Nazis, racist skinheads, traditional white supremacist groups, racist prison gangs, and others.
• Prison gangs and street gangs: differences, activities, and motivations.
• Signs and symbols used by extremists.
• Islamic extremism background and history.
• Extremist activities in the U.S. and how to disrupt.
• Fort Dix case study.
• Interview techniques.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS Send an Email to USAID.ATAC@usdoj.gov Include YOUR NAME and AGENCY. Please enter "Extremism Seminar" in the subject line. Confirmation of registration will be sent in a "reminder" email, if the email address is provided in group registrations.

For more information call Tim at 208-334-1717, or tim.hawkins@usdoj.gov