Region Four Vice President Earnest McCowen and the members of Region Four are pleased to announce America's longest serving chief of police has announced his retirement.

Chief James Jackson has served the City of Columbus, OH as Chief of Police for over 18 years and as a member of the force for 51 years.

James Garfield Jackson was born on October 24, 1933. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio and graduated in 1951 from East High School, the yearbook indicates his motto "fight for what you want". He continues to maintain his residency in the city he is sworn to protect. "I was born and raised here. I feel attached to the community. I feel I owe it something." (Call & Post-- April 10, 1982)

Following his honorable discharge from a three-year stint with the Marine Corps, Chief Jackson joined the Columbus Division of Police on March 16, 1958. He was assigned to cruiser duty and foot patrol until his promotion to sergeant on March 27, 1967, after placing "first" on the promotional exam. He was promoted to Lieutenant four years later. As he ascended the ranks, Chief Jackson achieved the distinction of being the only person in the Columbus Division of Police to place "first" on three promotional exams (Sergeant, Captain and Deputy Chief).

Throughout his career, Chief Jackson has been an active proponent of equal opportunities for all and understands that he leads by example as evident by this statement he made in 1983, "I have always sought excellence in my performance not only because it was in me to do so, but because my upward mobility opens doors for others and sets an example of accomplishment." (The New Onyx)

In federal court cases in 1973, 1975, and 1984, Chief Jackson testified about discrimination in hiring, assignments, and promotions within the Columbus Division of Police. His testimony weighed heavily in the three separate trials that brought about federal court findings from which over 73% of the current black and female sworn personnel have benefited by either being hired, promoted, assigned, given financial compensation, or some combination thereof.

James G. Jackson was chosen to be the Chief of Police by the Public Safety Director and a five-member selection committee that evaluated all four candidates for the position. After serving the citizens of Columbus for nearly 32 years, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Police on June 15, 1990

In 1996, the Columbus Division of Police became the focus of a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation, in which false allegations were made accusing officers of a pattern and practice of violating citizens Constitutional Rights. Confident in its innocence, the Columbus Division of Police is the only police agency in the nation to stand-up to fight the DOJ allegations, and prevail. The case was dismissed without prejudice in 2002.

In July 2005 at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) 29th annual training conference, Chief Jackson was honored and awarded with the Lloyd Sealy Award, which is given for outstanding service or accomplishments in the field of criminal justice.

Chief Jackson is the longest-serving chief in the Division's history and the longest active serving chief of any metropolitan city in the United States and Canada.

A formal retirement celebration has not yet been announced.

President Kenneth Gregory and the members of the St. Louis Metropolitan Chapter are pleased to announce the promotion of Major Daniel Isom to Chief of Police of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Colonel Isom is an adjunct professor at Harris Stowe State University and an instructor at Forest Park Community College where he teaches criminal justice, criminology, and public safety courses.

He holds a Bachelor, Masters and a Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a Masters in Public Administration from St. Louis University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Police Executive Forum Senior Management Institute.

Colonel Isom is a progressive advocate for elevating the standards of professionalism for law enforcement and strengthening the relationship between the police and citizens. His policing philosophy is based on the founder of modern police department, Sir Robert Peel, who stated almost 200 years ago, "The people are the police and the police are the people."

He and his wife, Virginia, have two children, Alexandria and Daniel.

President Ralph Godbee and the members of the Metro Detroit Chapter are pleased to report the appointment of James R. Barren, Ph.D. Chief of Police for the City of Detroit, MI.

Police Chief James R. Barren, Ph.D., is a clear example of what perseverance, confidence and integrity in an individual can bring. Appointed Chief of Police on September 19, 2008, by The Honorable Mayor Kenneth Cockrel, Jr., Chief Barren is the 38th person to lead the Detroit Police Department in its 143 year history. Rising up through the ranks of the Department, Chief Barren began his 31-year career with the Detroit Police Department in 1973 at the age of 22. As Chief of Police, he is responsible for managing the 10th largest police department in the nation which consists of more than 3,300 sworn and civilian employees; and an annual budget of over $458 million. Chief Barren is responsible for providing police services to more than 950,000 residents; over 10,000 businesses; and 258 schools in the city of Detroit, which spans 138.7 square miles.

A very accomplished, tactical law enforcement officer, Chief Barren has completed 640 hours in certified training in courses that include Policing Terrorist Incidents and Manager Development, as well as successfully completing intense on-site training with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and United States Secret Service. During his many years of distinguished service with the Detroit Police Department, Chief Barren has led several specialized units including the Detroit Police Strike Force Section, Tactical Services Section, Special Response Team, Mobile Support Section, Aviation Unit and the Mounted Unit. Chief Barren was also in charge of the Department's Western Operations Bureau, which provided patrol and answered calls for service for the entire western half of the city.

Chief Barren has earned three Master degrees in Education Psychology, Criminal Justice and Counseling at Wayne State University in addition to a Doctorate in Counseling with a cognate in psychology.

Chief Barren retired from the military in 2005 after 25 years of service in the United States Army - all while serving in a dual role as a member of Detroit's Finest. During his military career, he conducted and coordinated training for the Department of Defense, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and various other police organizations in selected training fields of tactical deployment operations

NOBLE members throughout the swath of Hurricane Ike suffered devastating losses, particularly in Texas, Louisiana and Ohio.

Fortunately, the losses only resulted in property damage, but in some cases the members' homes are uninhabitable due to major structural damage.

We have been in touch with the Regional Vice Presidents for the affected areas and they advise that the resolve of our members is strong.

We have established the Hurricane Ike Relief Fund to assist those affected members. Please click on the link below and give what you can.

President Charlotte Council and the members of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter are sad to announce the passing of Mr. W. Marshall Golden, brother of Past National President James Golden.

Services were conducted on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Philadelphia.

Expressions of Condolence may be sent to:
Dennis Golden (Brother)
5 Crystal Glenn Court
Flemington, NJ 08822

The members of the Central New York Chapter are pleased to announce that Assistant Chief Mark Chaires has been promoted to Chief of Police for the City of Schenectady, NY.

Chief Chaires is a 19 year veteran of the department. His father Arthur Chaires who passed in 2003 became the department's first African-American officer in 1952 and served for 27 years. Chief Chaires' badge was pinned by his mother Dorothy.

He served eight years in the Air Force before joining the department in 1988. Chief Chaires has a master's degree in criminal justice from the University at Albany.

In concert with the President's initiative to address offender reentry, the St. Louis Metropolitan Chapter of NOBLE presented the Federal Probation Office in St. Louis with $500.00 in bus tokens to assist offenders with transportation with finding employment.

Managing offender reentry is vast and NOBLE should take the lead in directing the paths of those who once chose to be on the opposite side of the law. Thousands of men and women are released from prison every year and if they are unsuccessful securing employment or caring for their basic needs, the chances are they will return to a life of crime, thereby providing challenges for law enforcement.

In the photo from left to right: First National Vice President Ernest Green, Demetrius Hatley, Stephanie Brown, Doug Burris, Chapter President Kenneth Gregory, Fred DeLoch, Rochelle Jones, and Reggie Joseph.

Dear NOBLE Brothers and Sisters:

As we continue to strive to endow the NOBLE National Scholarship Fund and award scholarships to qualified and deserving students, we need your support.

Listed below are fundraisers to benefit the National Scholarship.

1. The: 2008 White House Christmas Ornament and 2008 Secret Service Benefit Fund Christmas Ornament: these make excellent gifts for friends, family, teachers, neighbors or any guests who drop by for the holiday. Orders must be received by November 14, 2008.
2. The NOBLE Commemorative Prints by Brenda Joysmith.

• Developing a Winner
• 25th Anniversary Print "The New Lieutenant"
• 30th Anniversary Print - "Acknowledge the Past, Inspire Positive Change And Create a Better Future"

All donations to the NOBLE National Scholarship Fund are tax deductible.
Please forward your order to:
Hubert Bell
5906 Reservoir Heights Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311 Together we will make this a successful fundraiser.

President Corey Pegues and the members of the Long Island Chapter cordially invite you to attend their 2nd Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. at:
The Coral House
70 Milburn Avenue
Baldwin, New York

The honorees are:
Dr. Rev Calvin O. Butts III, D. Minister
Abyssinian Baptist
Church, Harlem, NYC
President of SUNY College at Old Westbury, Long Island

and : Earlene Hooper, New York State Assemblywoman 18th AD

Donation to this semi-formal affair is $80.00 per person. The Cocktail/Buffet Hour is from 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The music is by DM Productions.

For tickets and information please call:

• Corey Pegues (917) 747-6455
• Barry Knox (516) 698-5026
• Leon Leslie (917) 402-4026
• Sheila Wimberly (917) 376-3719

February 2009 will be a busy month for NOBLE and the Hilton Atlanta Atlanta, GA 30303
will be the venue NOBLE's most important winter events.

I am pleased to join you in recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. October offers us an important opportunity to look at how far we have come in providing critical services to victims of violence and opportunities to further strengthen our response. We have created a poster with links to resources and other helpful information to help spread the message. To view my statement regarding Domestic Violence Awareness Month or to download our poster, please visit our web site at www.ovw.usdoj.gov.

October is also recognized as Crime Prevention Month. At the Office on Violence Against Women we believe providing a battered woman the tools to escape the cycle of violence is a proven crime prevention method. Education, shelter, financial resources, child-care, and access to civil legal assistance all improve the lives of survivors struggling to make a fresh start. We join all of our partners organizing events, such as Celebrate Safe Communities to raise awareness for National Crime Prevention Month. To learn more about Celebrate Safe Communities please visit www.celebratesafecommunities.org.

OVW is also proud to support and co-sponsor with the Family Violence Prevention Fund a national education and awareness campaign targeted towards youth that we expect to launch in early 2009. As we have learned, violence can happen to anyone, at any age. Recent research has illustrated the risk many young teens now face as they begin dating in the digital age. It is important to educate teens so they can learn to recognize the early signs of power and control. Please join us on October 22, 2008 at 11 a.m. EST to participate in an online discussion on what we have learned about teen dating violence.

Congratulations to all of the coalitions that are celebrating an impressive thirty years in this movement! I am so grateful to have such effective partners out in the field who are dedicated to improving the lives of victims. Thank you for your daily contributions and services to those victimized by violence. Please continue this important battle. It is one we cannot afford to lose. Together we are making a difference in the lives of children, teens, women, and communities across the country and around the globe.

President MacArthur Holmes and the members of the Georgia Chapter are pleased to announce the retirement of Major Stanley Savage of the Atlanta, GA Police Department.

Major Stanley L. Savage (Stan) became a member of the Atlanta Police Department on May 14, 1980. Since that time he has worked his way through the ranks and now commands the Corporate Services Section. Prior to this assignment he commanded Communications Section. Major Savage has studied at Morehouse College and currently holds a B. A. in Public Administration from Brenau University. He is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville and has done graduate work toward a Masters Degree at the same institution.

A Retirement celebration will be held in his honor on Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 6:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. at:

the Georgia Dome (CLUB LEVEL)

1 GEORGIA DOME DRIVE NW

ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30313

TICKETS: $45.00

Please contact: Lt. Brenda Ross at 404-817-2370

Lt. E. Dancy at 404-853-7650 or

Ms. Shelia Pitts at 404-817-6988

Special Assistant to the National President Mark Logan is pleased to announce that workshop proposals are now being accepted for the 2009 NOBLE National Conference.

This is your opportunity to recommend a workshop that you really would like to have at the conference.

Proposals are due by November 30, 2008.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging people who want to help disaster victims to make donations through voluntary organizations that are active in ongoing disaster operations.

For those who don't know who to reach, there is an easy way to provide financial support, donate time and skills or donate needed products. The National Donations Management Network is a Web-based system where individuals and the private sector can offer their support online to the voluntary organizations that are actively engaged in the ongoing disaster.

FEMA works in partnership with the affected states, the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), the Aidmatrix Foundation and the private sector to direct donation offers to voluntary agencies in need as they support the thousands of displaced people. FEMA and Aidmatrix entered into a cooperative agreement, in 2006, to develop this donations management network. The Aidmatrix Foundation offers an online way to connect private sector or individuals wanting to offer support to the leading organizations in humanitarian relief.

The National Donations Management Network is located at www.fema.gov/donations. Visitors to this site have the option to direct their donation to national level voluntary agencies or directly to the affected states who are managing their own state aid portals.

President Jiles Ship and the members of the Northern New Jersey Chapter invite you to join them as the chapter will hold its Silver Anniversary Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Dinner Dance on Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Pines Manor, 2085 Route 27 Edison, New Jersey, at 7:00 PM.

Our theme, "25 Years - Chapter on the Move," is a reminder of our responsibility to bridge the gap between the public we serve and our service as members of the law enforcement community.

President Janet Williams and the members of the Southern California Chapter are pleased to announce that the Modie Bell Senior Citizens' Foundation has selected Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Chief Willie J. Miller and Captain John Thomas, Commanding Officer of the University of Southern California as the foundation's 2008 Law Enforcement Legends' Award. �

In a continuous effort to promote positive community and law enforcement partnerships throughout Southern California, the Modie Bell Senior Citizens' Foundation invites you to their "8th Annual Community & Law Enforcement Legends' Awards Gala/Dance".

The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel Los Angeles Westside, 6161 West Centinela Avenue, Culver City, California.

The theme for this "special" occasion is entitled: "Celebrating The Blessings & Wisdom of History, One Generation at a Time." The attire is semi-formal. The ticket donation is $65.00 per person.

Excitingly, various State and Local dignitaries, law enforcement agencies, community leaders and organizations, business owners, and celebrities have joined us in rolling out the congratulatory & celebratory "red carpet" the 2008 honorees, while making this special occasion a memorable evening. This event is dedicated to the loving memory of the late Isaac Hayes, Bernie Mac, and Officer Randall Simmons (L.A.P.D.). The celebrity honorees are Comedians Paul Mooney and Mo'Nique, Mr. Don Cornelius (Soul Train), and Ms. Tyra Banks (Fashion Model). Also, music vocalist Rudy Copeland will serenade the guests with a memorial tribute honoring the legendary late music pioneers and others.

Since this is the last weekend before the Presidential Election, the "Steppin' In The Name Of Love" dance celebration is dedicated to history..."CHANGE, WE CAN BELIEVE IN!"

Contact: Carla Hawkins, Law Enforcement Liaison, (Los Angeles Police Department - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIVISION), at (213) 847-1616 or (213) 923-8966

President John Dixon and the members of the Central Virginia Chapter regret to inform you of the passing of CVC Recording Secretary Sherrie L. Johnson's father, Mr. Bobby E. Howard.� Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 11, in Ft. Worth, TX. �

"I am sure each of you joins me in extending heartfelt sympathy in the loss of her loved one. May God bless and strengthen her during this time of bereavement and may she find comfort in the pleasant memories shared," said Chapter President John Dixon.

Cards of condolence may be mailed to:

Ms. Sherrie L. Johnson
3100 Pinetree Drive, Apt. E4
Petersburg, VA 23803

On Saturday, October 4, 2008, President Vera Bumpers-Pentecost (also Region Five Vice President) and the members of the Houston Chapter recently participated in the Houston Youth Ranch (HYR) 15th Annual Law Enforcement Youth Day.

The HYR is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing youth crime and violence in the community, and supporting education.

Members from Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies participated and displayed some of the equipment they utilize in accomplishing their missions.

The goal of the event was to allow Houston area youth and their families an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive environment.

In photo (L-R) Past Chapter President Ruben Davis, Henry Mosely, President Vera Bumpers-Pentecost, Vice President Yolanda Warren and Ed Gary staff the Houston Chapter exhibit table. Present but not pictured were Past National President Jimmy Dotson, Al Prince and Roy Ferguson.

President Eugene Stewart and the members of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter invite you to the annual Dinner Dance, which will be held on Friday Nov 14 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 W. Wacker Drive, Downtown Chicago.

Tickets are $75 each (One Table seats 10 people) and everyone will need a ticket because there will be no ticket sales at the door. �ALL TICKET MONEY IS DUE BY OCTOBER 31 2008. The sooner you get your money in, the closer you sit to the action! �

For sponsorship opportunities and tickets please contact one of the following:

Erroll Davis (CPD- 4th Dist) 312-747-5108; Email address: [email protected]

Marjet Hall- Wysinger (CPD - Unit 188) 312-745-6085; Email address: [email protected]

Sharita Lewis-Anderson (CPD - Unit 212) 773-430-6310 Email address: [email protected]

Eugene Williams (CPD - Area 2) Email Address: [email protected]

You may also call the NOBLE Chicago Chapter Hotline # 312-458-9711