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contained a removable folding knife. Two other males, whoarrived at the station later to post bail for the subject, werewearing the same buckles with the knives removed prior totheir arrival.

BELT BUCKLE KEY The buckle serves as concealment

for a handcuff key. It appears to be a normal belt

buckle that fits any standard 1 1/2-inch belt, but the pin in the belt isactually a standard handcuff key.Manysubscriberswrote in sayingthey saw thisitem for sale one-Bay. Uniquedevices such asthis belt buckleare easily accessible to anyone. It isimportant to always keep your guardup and to pay attention to those‘seemingly’ harmless items.

GYM SHOES HIDE SECRETCOMPARTMENT

Subscribershave writtenrecently to alertofficers to a pairof men’sbasketball shoes

that have a small compartment onthe heel that could be used to hideitems such as a handcuff key or asmall-edged weapon.

Adidas sells the T-MAC 4 for about$125, and says the compartmenthouses the HUG Systems lever that“locks your footinto a zone ofcomfort,security,control.” Thelever can tightenor loosen theshoe’s fit. The company also sells theproduct in boys’ sizes. The shoeshave no laces. �

BELT BUCKLE KNIFETroopers from the Bordentown Station of the New

Jersey State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop in lateFebruary on Interstate 295 and arrested a male fromTrenton, New Jersey. The subject was wearing a leatherbelt with a metal buckle that upon closer inspection,

OFFICER SAFETYFrom The Calibre Press Concealment Gallery

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Online Training Opportunities

Free for a Limited Time

Michigan State University, in conjunction with Industrial

Safety Consultants, Inc., has developed several online

Awareness Level training programs for public and private

sector emergency responders.

The training programs described below are located at

www.saferesponse.com. MSU is offering some of these

programs for a limited time at no cost. Some of these

programs can be used for required refresher training.

Funding for these programs is generated through a federal

grant. Michigan State University will provide electronic

certificates to those who complete each course. A repre-

sentative from your employer will need to provide a

signature on the certificate for proper documentation.

For additional information, contact Scott Tobey, Professor, School of Criminal Justice at tobey@msu.edu

Program Length and Fee

Program length varies depending on whether participant reviews all linked materials. At least one hour will be required;

however, participants may leave the course and return to the same point without starting over. As indicated above, for a

limited time some of these courses are being offered at no cost. Go to www.saferesponse.com to start the process!

Michigan State University - School of Criminal Justice

If you were first on the scene of an emergency,

would you know what to do?

Hazardous Materials Response: Participants will learn how to recognize a hazardous materials release and the risks

involved. They will also learn how to identify the released material; how to use available resources, including the Emer-

gency Response Guidebook; and how to notify the proper authorities in the event of a hazardous material emergency.

Incident Command System: As a result of completing this course, participants will be able to implement an Incident

Management System during the initial stages of an emergency. Although the course does not qualify participants to serve

as an Incident Commander, it will explain what actions to take to control the situation before the Incident Commander

arrives.

Evacuation Coordinator: Participants will learn the legal requirements for evacuation and in-place sheltering. They

will also learn how to recognize emergency conditions, how to report an emergency, and how to direct and assist other

employees during different types of emergencies.

Emergency Response Planning: This course focuses on the plans that facilities must prepare to protect their employ-

ees and the surrounding community from potential emergencies. Participants will learn how to use the National Response

Team’s guide for developing an Emergency Response Plan to cover fires, explosions, hazardous materials incidents,

technical rescues, emergency medical incidents, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism.

Unified Command System: Participants who complete this course will understand how to implement the Incident

Management System when multiple agencies respond to an emergency and more than one Incident Commander is

present.

Bloodborne Pathogens: This course will provide participants with the knowledge required to identify bloodborne

pathogens and to protect against exposure. The course meets requirements established by the Occupational Safety and

Health Administration. ($30.00 fee)

Industrial Safety Consultants, Inc.

TRAINING

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The United States Police Canine Association had this regions’ trial inGreenbelt, Maryland on June 3rd and 4th, 2005. The units from thislodge participated in this event. The results of the event are listed below.

Members that score higher than a 560 get to go to the Nationals to competeagainst Canine teams from across the United States.

Region Three Patrol Dog Certification Trial

Greenbelt Maryland June 3rd and 4th REGION THREE

Obedience—Novice

Gregory Moore and K9 Rico, Prince William County, VA PD 107.83Harvey Snook and K9 Russ, Arlington County, VA PD 105.00William Henderson and K9 Bear, Berkeley County, WV Sheriff’s Department

103.33

Obedience—Open

Jeff Daugherty and K9 Finnegan, United States Park Police 117.17Mary Davis and K9 Tonka, Montgomery County, MD PD 116.17Markus Bristol and K9 Ronnie, Falls Church, VA PD 114.67Mark Wood and K9 Mickey, Metropolitan Police Department, DC 114.17Terrance Liddell and K9 Sabo, Metropolitan Police Department, DC 113.67

Agility—Novice

William Henderson and K9 Bear, Berkeley County, WV Sheriff’s Department56.50

James Cibula and K9 Asko, Montgomery County, MD PD 54.17Kyle Dickerson and K9 Rocko, Rockville, MD PD 52.33

Agility—Open

Mike Dewey and K9 Duke, Greenbelt, MD PD 59.00Jerre W.L. Psak and K9 Malu, United States Park Police 58.83 Tie

EVENTS

National Cooperative Bank (NCB) was

chartered by Congress in 1978. Today we are a

private financial institution owned by our

borrowers. We finance the things that are owned by

the community ... the things that matter ...

education, child care, housing and healthcare.

Building better communites can only happen with a dedicated organization

like the Fraternal Order of Police.

B U I L D I N G

C O M M U N I T Y

It’s more than our business. . . It’s our mission.

USPCA—TrialsMarcello Muzzatti

MPD Team left to right: Sean LaGrand, Marcello Muzzatti, Emmanuel Smith, JimGinger, Danny Jones, Terrance Liddell and Mark Wood.

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Daniel Jones and K9 Dusty, Metropolitan Police Department, DC 58.83 TieMary Davis and K9 Tonka, Montgomery County, MD PD 58.33Sean LaGrand and K9 Rocky, Metropolitan Police Department, DC 58.17Mark Wood and K9 Mickey, Metropolitan Police Department, DC 56.83

Total Search (Evidence Recovery and Suspect Search)—Novice

William Henderson and K9 Bear, Berkeley County, WV Sheriff’s Department152.50 Time-5:03

Sgt. Terry Thomas and K9 Atilla, United States Capitol Police 147.17 Time-5:42

Sgt. Charles Abernathy and K9 Benny, United States Capitol Police 136.33Time-5:36

Total Search (Evidence Recovery and Suspect Search)—Open

Mary Davis and K9 Tonka, Montgomery County, MD PD 172.33 Time-3:22Jerre W.L. Psak and K9 Malu, United States Park Police 170.17 Time-5:36Vince Magruder and K9 Cyrus, Montgomery County, MD SO 169.50 Time-

3:08Jeff Daugherty and K9 Finnegan, United States Park Police 167.67 Time-

5:06Daniel Jones and K9 Dusty, Metropolitan Police

Department, DC 166.17 Time-4:19

Criminal Apprehension—Novice

Gregory Moore and K9 Rico, Prince William County,VA PD 329.00 Tie

Sgt. Charles Abernathy and K9 Benny, United StatesCapitol Police 329.00 Tie

William Henderson and K9 Bear, Berkeley County,WV Sheriff’s Department 319.67

Charles Wilkins and K9 Ranger, United States ParkPolice 314.50

Criminal Apprehension—Open

Mary Davis and K9 Tonka, Montgomery County, MDPD 335.83

Sean LaGrand and K9 Rocky, Metropolitan PoliceDepartment, DC 335.50

Emmanuel Smith and K9 Aldo, Metropolitan PoliceDepartment, DC 334.33

Jeff Daugherty and K9 Finnegan, United States ParkPolice 331.33

Terrance Liddell and K9 Sabo, Metropolitan PoliceDepartment, DC 328.83

T. Patrick Cahill Award (Combined Obedience andApprehension)

Mary Davis and K9 Tonka, Montgomery County, MDPD 452.00

Overall—Novice

William Henderson and K9 Bear, Berkeley County,

EVENTS

USPP Team left to right:Charles Wilkins, Jeff Daugherty and Jerre Lea Psak

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WV Sheriff’s Department 632.00Sgt. Charles Abernathy and K9 Benny, United States Capitol Police 612.33Gregory Moore and K9 Rico, Prince William County, VA PD 601.67

Overall—Open

Mary Davis and K9 Tonka, Montgomery County, MD PD 682.67Jeff Daugherty and K9 Finnegan, United States Park Police 671.33Terrance Liddell and K9 Sabo, Metropolitan Police Department, DC 654.67Emmanuel Smith and K9 Aldo, Metropolitan Police Department, DC 651.83Barry Byers and K9 Rex, Greenbelt, MD PD 645.17

Teams

First PlaceMetropolitan Police Department, DC 1933.50Terrance Liddell and K9 SaboMark Wood and K9 MickeyEmmanuel Smith and K9 AldoAlternate—Sgt. James Ginger and K9 Simon

Second PlaceGreenbelt, MD PD 1884.33Cpl. Robert Musterman and K9 CigoMike Dewey and K9 DukeBarry Byers and K9 RexAlternate—Randy Marks and K9 Baron

Third PlaceUnited States Park Police 1847.83Jeff Daugherty and K9 FinneganCharles Wilkins and K9 RangerJerre W.L. Psak and K9 Malu

Fourth PlaceMontgomery County, MD SO 1794.83Sgt. Joseph Stanton and K9 GrizAmanda Boyer and K9 SamVince Magruder and K9 Cyrus

Fifth PlaceUnited States Capitol Police 1735.17Sgt. Charles Abernathy and K9 BennySgt. Terry Thomas and K9 AtillaSgt. David Rib and K9 King

EVENTS

USCP Team left to right: Dave Rib, Charles Abernethy and Terry Thomas

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