President Gabriel Morgan and the members of the Hampton are pleased to announce that Immediate Past President and Co-chair of the 2009 Annual Conference Rudolph Burwell has been appointed Director of the Office of Public Safety and Chief of Police for Old Dominion University.

Burwell, who served as ODU's assistant chief for the past five years, is a 30-year veteran of the Norfolk Police Department, where he served in the first and second patrol divisions, K-9 unit and emergency response unit, and was a detective for the training and inspections divisions. As ODU's assistant chief, Burwell was head of the Administration and Planning Bureau and served as the university's emergency preparedness planning officer, during which time he secured several FEMA grants to address emergency and critical incidents needs.

"The university is very fortunate to have Rudy Burwell as our chief of police," said Robert L. Fenning, vice president for administration and finance. "Not only has he demonstrated his knowledge and experience of law enforcement as a member of the ODU police department, but his substantial experience in senior positions with the Norfolk Police Department will continue to enhance the ongoing relationship the university has with the city."

Burwell earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Saint Leo University in Florida and is a graduate of the FBI's National Academy in Quantico, Va. He is the recipient of many awards and commendations, including an Outstanding Community Service Award from the city of Norfolk, an Outstanding Service Award from the Norfolk Police Department and a Community Partnership Award from the Norfolk Civic League. Currently he is the president of the Hampton Roads chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). As director of public safety and chief of police, Burwell will oversee a campus police force of 49 members and 70 security officers whose primary purpose is to support the university through the maintenance of a safe and secure environment and the provision of needed general and emergency services. Public safety services include emergency response, crime prevention programs, criminal investigations, 24-hour campus-wide patrols and student escort services.

The ODU police department, which is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local statutes and university regulations, utilizes patrol cars, motorcycles, bicycles and segways to monitor the campus and respond in emergencies. Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

William Quinn, who was ODU's acting director of public safety and police chief since 2002, did not apply for the position and will continue to serve the university as assistant police chief until his retirement.

Jill Smallwood-Rustin, the National Associate Member's Representative and Region Two Vice President Spencer Giles would like to announce that Pittsburgh Chapter President Reverend Eugene Beard Jr. will be installed as the Pastor of Triune Baptist Church on September 14, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.

All are welcome to join Pittsburgh chapter members at this celebration. The church address is 1700 Maplewood Avenue Wilkinsburg, PA 15221

If you look at page 33 of the NOBLE History Book you will see two photos. The first is of Dr. Martin Luther King, 'making his famous, "I have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC. and the second is a group photo of several Jersey City police officers.

Officer Charles Jackson is in both photos. The link below features an ABC News piece on the people who were on the stage with Dr. King that day.

I Have a Dream

I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed --- "We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal."

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day the state of Alabama, whose governor's lips are presently dripping with the words of interposition and nullification, will be transformed into a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, and rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places will be made straight,and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.

This is our hope. This is the faith with which I return to the south. With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope. With this faith will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. With this faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.

This will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with a new meaning "My country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring."

And if America is to be a great nation this must come true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania.

Let freedom ring from the snow capped Rockies of Colorado.

Let freedom ring from the curvaceous peaks of California.

But not only that --- let freedom ring from Stone Mountain in Georgia.

Let freedom ring from Lookout Mountain of Tennessee.

Let freedom ring from every hill and molehill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual,
Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!

President John Dixon and the members of the Central Virginia Chapter are sponsoring two training programs during the month of September: 

• September 10 - "Supervisory Techniques for the Non-Supervisor;"
• September 17 - "Gang Awareness Train-the-Trainer."

The gang awareness training is being held in partnership with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General. Both training programs will be held at Petersburg's Historic Union Train Station, 103 River Street, Petersburg, VA.

For your convenience and PROMPT registration for both training programs, the agendas and registration forms for each are attached.

Both programs have been approved for DCJS in-service credits. The 8-hour non-supervisors training has been approved for 8 hours of career development credits. The Gang Awareness Train-the-Trainer has been approved for 1 hour of legal and 3 hours of career development.

The 8-hour, in-service training, "Supervisory Techniques for the Non-Supervisor," will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This course is designed to provide information about supervision to those officers and civilians who have not been exposed to formal definitions of supervision and would like to have some understanding of it. To facilitate the registration process and ensure proper seating, please notify us of personnel from your agency who will be attending this training by September 3. There will be a $75 registration fee for the non-supervisory training.

The "Gang Awareness & Reduction" training, being offered in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General, will be held, free of charge, on Wednesday, September 17, 1:00-5:00 p.m. This course will prepare attendees to provide training to other members of your agency and/or the community in understanding and recognizing gang function, signs, and gang mentality. Information on updated Virginia gang laws will also be provided. The registration deadline for the gang awareness training is September 12.

Please help spread the word about our training initiatives. Feel free to make additional copies of the attached registration forms. Please be sure to register for the training programs by the appropriate deadline. To ensure your attendance, register today!

Should you or your Training Director have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sergeant Kenneth L. Ragland, Henrico Division of Police at rag@co.henrico.va.us; Chief John I.Dixon, III at: jdixon@petersburg-police.com; or Jessie Fleming at: jwfleming@comcast.net.

• Supervisory Techniques Agenda
• Supervisory Techniques Registration Form
• Gang Awareness Agenda
• Gang Awareness Registration Form

On November 24, 2008, a new federal regulation (23 CFR 634) goes into effect mandating that anyone working in the right-of-way of a federal-aid highway must be wearing high-visibility clothing that meets the requirements of ANSI / ISEA 107; 2004 edition class 2 or 3. This requirement will apply to all emergency responders.

The Code of Federal Regulations Title 23 (Highways) Part 634 was originally published in the Federal Register Vol 71, No 226, pp 67792 - 67800.

Click here to read a copy of the law as published by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office. Please note the limited exceptions.

On August 19th, we invited all the kids from Morning Star Training Center over to the house for a cook-out and swim party.  This is the first time that anyone invited the orphans to their private home for a fellowship.  As you see from the photo, the kids had great time and really enjoyed themselves.  

Thanks to your contributions, we provided each child with school supplies, underwear, and socks. Voila finely came through with book bags and a soccer ball for each child. We were also able to purchase six batteries to help power their home and a new 10 foot folding table which they requested. We may have some additional funds coming in to obtain other needed items for them.

Several of the UNPOL officers, UN personnel, staff, and friends were able to come over and share in the festive occasion with the kids.

Pastor Bill Carter (Director of the Center) sends his sincere appreciation for your generosity.

Thanks again for you support, prayers, and thoughts.

Membership is the essence of any organization, and recruiting is the first of its three essential elements.

Oftentimes, the desire to grow our membership overshadows our need for quality members. In this series, you, the members, are asked to seek out potential NOBLE members to be featured in this publication.

Our criterion is simple; we want potential NOBLE members who are people of character.

Today's submission is from President Vera Bumpers-Pentecost and the members of the Houston Chapter.

Eugene Lewis is Chief of Police for the Alvin Independent School District. He previously served as Chief of Police for the Galveston Independent School District.

The Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University recently honored Chief Lewis with their "Lifetime Achievement Award" during their annual School-Based Law Enforcement Conference in Corpus Christi.

Lewis was honored before an audience of nearly 500 of his colleagues and peers from around the state.

The Texas School Safety Center is legislatively mandated to serve as a central location for school safety information and to provide schools with research, training, and technical assistance to reduce youth violence and promote safety in the Texas.

Click here to send the chief your congratulations via e-mail.

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.

The National Law Enforcement Recruiters Association is proud to announce our upcoming National Conference on Law Enforcement Diversity Training to be held September 22 - 23, 2008 at the Marriott Crystal City in Washington, DC.

This year's conference features some of the top talent in law enforcement diversity recruiting including speakers from:

• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
• National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA)
• National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA)
• Wounded Warrior Project
• US Army Alumni and Career Assistance Program
• Law Enforcement and Diversity Solutions
• Seyfarth Shaw LLP
• Arlington County, VA Police Department
• LawEnforcementJobs.com

Diversity recruiting is a dynamic discipline changing with local demographic ebbs and flows. Don't miss out on your best opportunity to learn directly from the top instructors in law enforcement! Attendees will be able to immediately implement the ideas and methods taught and improve their overall diversity recruiting program.

As always, NLERA will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day and a first night reception to meet your fellow recruiters! Attendees will also receive a free renewal of their membership or free membership saving you $100! Group discounts are available!

NLERA training is limited to 100 participants from law enforcement, corrections, public safety and major Fortune 500 security firms with recognized federal contracts. All attendees will receive an NLERA 2008 Certificate of Diversity Training.

HOTEL CUTOFF DATE IS AUGUST 21, 2008. PLEASE STATE YOU ARE FROM THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITERS ASSOCIATION TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT!

Celebrate Safe Communities (CSC) is designed to spotlight communities' crime prevention efforts, enhance public awareness of vital crime prevention and safety messages, and recruit year-round support for ongoing prevention activities that help keep neighborhoods safe from crime. This initiative will help local communities organize safety-focused events. Local CSC activities held in October to coincide with Crime Prevention Month will help Americans of all ages recognize that a safer community is no accident and that crime prevention is everyone's business every day of the year.

Tell us about your local initiative!

When you register your local initiative, it is eligible for recognition and awards. Join the celebration and we'll connect you with resources and tools to make your event a success and, at your option, provide a way for people to contact you for an activity ideas exchange!

President Vera Bumpers-Pentecost and the members of the Houston Chapter present their 5th Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Hermann Park Golf Course, 2155 N. Macgregor Way Houston, Texas 77030.

Early Bird Registration Fee: $75 per player
Entry Fee: $90 per player (After first 50 have registered)
4 Man Scramble
Registration: 7:00-7:45 a.m.
Shotgun Start at 8:00 a.m.

Your Entry Fee Includes the following complimentary Items:

• Greens Fee & shared cart, per player
• 1st. 2nd. 3rd. place awards
• Scoring Services
• Longest Drive Award ($250)
• Barbecue Lunch/Drink Tickets
• Closest to the Pin Award! ($250)
• Beverages
• Prizes awarded to the winners of the skill events.
• Door prizes will also be given away.