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T r a i n i n g a n d A c a d e m y
BULLETIN
An Idaho POST Academy Publication
Michael N. Becar March 2006 Vol. 1
Executive Director http://www.idaho-post.org
POST Council Members
WITH A PASSION FOR POST
COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
Jon Heggen
Chief of Enforcement, Wright—
Department of Fish & Game
Some times we choose our
COUNCIL VICE CHAIRMAN life's work, some times it chooses
Gary Aman us. What starts out as 'just a job'
Sheriff, Owyhee County
may well turn into a passion.
Tom Beauclair - Director Twenty seven years ago, Michael
Dept. of Correction Becar joined Idaho POST Acad-
emy and worked his way through
Stephen Bywater the ranks from regional Training
Chief, Criminal Law Division
Attorney General’s Office Specialist to Executive Director.
Along the way, his vocation be-
Dan Chadwick came an avocation. He helped
Executive Director define the dynamic entity that is
Idaho Association of Counties
POST today, and laid the founda-
R. Dan Charboneau, Colonel tion for growth far into the future.
Director, Idaho State Police Electing to step aside at the top
of his game, on June 1st, Director
Leland Devore
Chief, Twin Falls PD
Becar will retire and turn his ener-
gies to developing personal finan-
Ken Harward cial endeavors and to traveling—
Executive Director mainly on two wheels with his
Association of Idaho Cities wife, Rene, grinning and hanging POST Academy 1979—2006
on for dear life behind him. Training Specialist—Executive Director!
Jerry Hubbs
Chief, American Falls PD
Director Becar’s dedication long ago took on a life of its own. This
Brent Reinke, Director year, 2006, marks the 35th year POST has been in the business of training
Dept. of Juvenile Corrections peace officers. Our motto, "Professionalism Through Training", reflects both
a goal and a reality that Director Becar personally embraces. In 1970, POST
Byron Stommel began four-week basic Patrol Academies on the Idaho State University cam-
Sheriff, Bonneville County
pus (in Pocatello). Nine years later, POST created and began offering in-
Dominic Venturi, SSRA service training and continuing education courses. This expansion necessi-
Federal Bureau Investigations tated hiring regional Training Specialists, including our retiring Director.
Director Becar came to POST with a B.S. in Education, Trade and
Rocky Watson
Sheriff, Kootenai County
Technology from the University of Idaho (in Moscow). Prior to beginning his
career with POST, he worked for Caldwell Police Department as a Patrol
Dan Weaver Sergeant and shift commander. In 1980, POST moved to the Clinton Street
Chief, Moscow PD location in Boise where Director Becar recalls trying to hold training in a
small building, where the dormitory walls were only risers—and did not rise
David Young
Prosecuting Attorney even high enough to meet the ceiling, leaving little privacy for sleeping,
Canyon County studying or conversations.
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IDAHO PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING ACADEMY STAFF
Mike Becar Executive Director—(208) 884-7251—mike.becar@post.idaho.gov
Ann Bailey Juvenile Academies Assistant—884-7326—ann.bailey@post.idaho.gov
Bob Egan Reserve Training Coordinator—884-7341—bob.egan@post.idaho.gov
Carrie Merritt Office Specialist—884.7250—carrie.merritt@post.idaho.gov
Craig Rhom Reserve Academy Coordinator—884-7341—craig.rhom@post.idaho.gov
Dee Ann Palmer Academy Coordinator—884-7260—deeann.palmer@post.idaho.gov
Denise Gibbs Academy Coordinator—884-7256—denise.gibbs@post.idaho.gov
Doris Hayward Academy Coordinator—884-7320—doris.hayward@post.idaho.gov
Doug Graves Deputy Director—884-7049—doug.graves@post.idaho.gov
Doug Tangen Academy Coordinator—884-7255—doug.tangen@post.idaho.gov
Ed Parker Special Investigator—884-7324—parkere@cableone.net
Jackie Mabey Region 3 Assistant—237-6633—jackie.mabey@post.idaho.gov
James Quintana Academy Coordinator—884-7318—james.quintana@post.idaho.gov
Janie Kirtley Region 2 Assistant—884-7322—janie.kirtley@post.idaho.gov
Jessica Peck Office Specialist—884-7337—jessica.peck@post.idaho.gov
Jil Nichols Academy Coordinator—884-7327—jil.nichols@post.idaho.gov
John Parmann Training Manager—884-7339—john.parmann@post.idaho.gov
Jolene Santo Office Manager—Certifications—884-7316—jolene.santo@post.idaho.gov
Karen Watson IT Staff—IT Info. Sys. Tech., Sr.—884-7315—karen.watson@post.idaho.gov
Kelly Lundquist Region 1 Assistant—769-1420—kelly.lundquist@post.idaho.gov
Kerry LaFramboise Academy Coordinator—884-7335—kerry.laframboise@post.idaho.gov
Larry McGhee Region 2 Training Coordinator—884-7252—larry.mcghee@post.idaho.gov
Marcy Chadwell Juvenile Academies Coordinator—884-7323—marcy.chadwell@post.idaho.gov
Marti Monk Grants Staff—SRO Training—884-7321—marti.monk@post.idaho.gov
Mike Wright Special Investigator—884-7324—michael.wright@post.idaho.gov
Mindy Peper Grants Staff—MD Teams—884-7257—mindy.peper@post.idaho.gov
Rhonda Brasher Support Staff—Certifications—884-7254—rhonda.brasher@post.idaho.gov
Rory Olsen Region 3 Training Coordinator—237-1505—rory.olsen@post.idaho.gov
Susan Mahoney Training Associate—884-7349—susan.mahoney@post.idaho.gov
Tammy Kelly Dorm Manager—884-7292—tamara.kelly@post.idaho.gov
Tiffany Hoxie Office Specialist—884-7306—tiffany.hoxie@post.idaho.gov
Tim Trout Region 1 Training Coordinator—769-1420—tim.trout@post.idaho-gov
Trish Christy Management Assistant—884-7253—trish.christy@post.idaho.gov
Open Position Training Associate—884-7xxx—@post.idaho.gov
Open Position Financial Technician—884-7xxx—@post.idaho.gov
Dorm Reservations: 208-884-7292 POST COUNCIL MEETINGS HEARING BOARD MEETINGS
Fax Numbers: (Reg. 1) 208-666-6735 June 13-14, 2006 - Coeur d’Alene May 16, 2006
(HQ 3) 208-884-7295, (HQ 8) 208-884-7398 October 10-11, 2006 - Pocatello September 12, 2006
(Reg. 3) 208-237-1576 December 5, 2006
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Domestic Violence Michael N. Becar, cont.
Problem Based
Training
—By Mindy Peper
Each year POST dedicates many hours to the
training of first responders in handling domestic vio-
lence cases. Most of this training is funded through
the federal Violence Against Women Act and subse-
quent grant monies. As a result, POST is able to
offer this training to law enforcement agencies at no
cost.
This year, POST has offered to
bring the training right to the front
doors of law enforcement agencies
throughout Idaho. W ith no
expenses incurred by the depart-
ments, this allows veteran and new
officers to sharpen their skills and
learn new techniques through
hands-on experience in the investi-
gation of domestic violence crimes.
The Domestic Violence Problem Based Learn-
ing course is 4 hours of dynamic scenario based
training in a realistic location, such as an apartment
or hotel suite. Professional actors from Boise’s New
Heritage Theatre Company are used in role-playing
situations and when possible, local prosecutors are
used for case review and preparation. The real life
setting allows officers the ability to exercise the criti-
In 1990, Director Becar, who is a member of
cal knowledge and skills learned at the training
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, partnered with Boise
academy and apply them to potentially hostile, fast-
State University to provide a pool of applicants with
paced situations. By reinforcing their training
Criminal Justice degrees to local agencies, as part of
through a scenario-based course, the officer will be
the self-sponsored student program. 1990 was also
able to transfer these skills to the field when called
the year he was elected Law Enforcement Employee
upon.
of the Year. He is a firm believer in continuing edu-
Because domestic violence calls are rarely static
cation, having graduated from the FBI National
but more likely unpredictable and volatile, officers
Academy and the Intermountain Command College,
can practice their ability to change gears as circum-
as well as holding POST Advanced, Management,
stances fluctuate in the training encounter. During
and Executive certifications.
the training, officers have the opportunity to employ
In 1994 the training facility moved to the
their officer safety skills, comprehension of the law,
Meridian campus. In 1995, POST was approached
interpersonal skills, use of force knowledge, investi-
by the Idaho Sheriff's Association to develop Deten-
gation skills, report writing, and case preparation.
tion Academies. Director Becar oversaw the imple-
Officers take photographic evidence and write inci-
dent reports, then follow-up with a prosecutor to talk
about what is needed to get a conviction. Since October 2005 Idaho POST has conducted 4
At the end of each scenario officers meet with domestic violence courses, reaching almost 100 offi-
POST evaluators to discuss how the situation was cers. As funds allows, POST will continue to take this
handled and with the actors for feedback. The entire training throughout Idaho. For more information on
process reinforces learned skills and teaches new how you can bring this training to your area,
techniques in a safe environment to later be used in contact POST Deputy Director, Doug Graves,
at (208) 884-7257.
the field- where it counts the most.
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Michael N. Becar, cont.
mentation of this new training program. In
1998, he formed an alliance with the Depart-
ment of Juvenile Corrections to develop
statewide academies for Juvenile Detention
and Juvenile Probation Officers. In 1999, the
legislature asked POST to provide adult Cor-
rection training, at its facility.
Terry Tipton, Larry Plott, Mike Becar
As if multitasking at work were not enough to In this report he also detailed some mile-
keep him busy, Director Becar and his wife volun- stones he has witnessed and programs he partici-
teered as foster parents for eight years. In connec- pated in. He remembered when the length of the
tion with his foster parenting, he was a past Chair- basic Patrol Academies went from two weeks to four
man of the Casey Family Foster Program. He is weeks then to ten-week sessions. He was master of
"Father" to four kids and "Grandpa" to eleven. ceremonies at the graduation ceremony last week
Director Becar is the President of the Idaho for POST's 149th basic Patrol Academy. The fact that
Peace Officer Memorial Fund. His professional the 150th basic Patrol Academy begins just three
affiliations include the Criminal Justice Council of weeks later, on April 3rd, is an indication of the high
Boise State University, the FBI National Academy number of training classes presented at POST.
Committee of Idaho, the Executive Committee of Many academies are now back-to-back or running
Western Regional Community Oriented Policing, the simultaneously.
Idaho State Council on Mental Health, the Multijuris- An article in the Annual Report from 1997
dictional Counterdrug Task Force Training Advisory compared interesting statistics from twenty years
Board in Florida, the Advisory Committee for State prior. In 1977, there were four academies and 2,387
and Local Programs Division of the Federal Law (in-service) class hours with 1,995
Enforcement Training Academy, member of the students attending, and 309 certifi-
Education and Standards Training Committee of the cations awarded. Twenty years
International Association of Chief’s of Police, and later, in 1997, there were eleven
Kiwanis International. He is a past president of the academies and 15,735 class hours
International Association of Directors of Law with 16,983 students attending, and
Enforcement and Training (IADLEST), and a Gover- 581 certifications awarded. Last
nor-appointee to the Medal of Honor Commission. year, a short nine years later, there
As much as his professionalism and commu- were fifteen academies held and
nity standing no doubt brought prestige and a defini- 16,896 in-service class hours with
tive knowledge base to his many associations, they 17,443 students attending, and
in turn, helped him develop POST into the "entire 1103 certifications awarded.
criminal justice standards and training facility" he Director Becar was here when POST's
mentioned in this year's Annual Report. annual budget was $750,000. Now, we are hiring our
own Financial Technician to track a $4,000,000
budget. POST's many goals were largely met as the
result of Director Becar's persistent networking that
helped forge crucial partnerships. These partner-
ships allow us to excel in the enormous task of coor-
dinating thousands of in-service, grant-funded, and
academy training hours as well as tracking officer
training statewide and issuing twenty-six levels of
certifications.
Ten years ago, POST's staff of nine employ-
ees met comfortably around single table in a small
break room. For our recent quarterly staff meeting,
we met in a large breakout classroom in the new
building with dozens of tables to facilitate seating 34
When there were only nine POST staff…(missing, T. Christy)
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WELCOME—
TIM TROUT 2006 DATES TO REMEMBER
Tim started his career BASIC PATROL ACADEMY
in law enforcement in
1967 as a reserve offi-
#150—Apr 3 - Jun 9
cer with the La Verne, #151—Jul 17 - Sep 22
CA Police Dept., and #152—Oct 9 - Dec 15
that same year was
hired full time with BASIC DETENTION ACADEMY
Santa Paula California
Police Dept. as a
#39 - Mar 20 - Apr 21
patrol officer. In 1969 #40 - Jun 11 - Jul 14
he transferred to Ven- #41 - Oct 9 - Nov 10
tura County Sheriff’s
Dept. His assignments JUVENILE PROBATION ACADEMY
included patrol, traffic accident investigations and field
training officer. In 1975 he received a police officer of the
#7—Mar 19 - Mar 31
year award and was promoted to Senior Deputy
(corporal). Tim was assigned to a resident deputy posi- JUVENILE DETENTION ACADEMY
tion, involved in patrol, investigations, and search and #14—May 7 - May 19
rescue. In 1979 he moved to Teton County, in Idaho, #15—Nov 26 - Dec 8
where he worked as a deputy sheriff for approximately 14
months. In 1980, he was appointed interim Sheriff then
elected Sheriff later that year. He held that office until RESERVE ACADEMY
1986 when hired by Idaho Dept. of Law Enforcement as a Jan 21 - Mar 27 (SWIRA - Meridian)
senior special agent. His assignments included drug and
narcotics investigations with Bureau of Narcotics and CORRECTION ACADEMY
general investigations in Criminal Investigations Bureau.
In 1990, he received the officer of the year award from
#5—Mar 27 - Apr 21
Idaho Narcotics Officers’ Association. In 1998, he went to #6—June 4 - June 30
Bosnia with United Nations International Police Task #7—July 16 - Aug 11
Force. Assignments there included human rights investi- #8—Sept 10 - Oct 6
gator, instructor, and station commander. After a year in #9—Nov 26 - Dec 22
Bosnia, he returned to work as an investigator with Idaho
State Police and was promoted to detective sergeant. Tim
held that position until he retired in 2002. He worked a PROBATION/PAROLE ACADEMY
short time for Transportation Security Agency as a trainer #3—Oct 8 - Nov 3
for baggage screeners and he does background investi-
gations for ISP. Tim also works as code enforcement offi- BASIC DISPATCH ACADEMY
cer for the City of Coeur d’ Alene. He is married and has
3 children and 4 grandchildren. #45—May 22-Jun 2
POST welcomes Tim to his temporary #46—Sept 18-Sept 29
position as the Region 1 Training Coordi-
nator in Coeur d’Alene. He will fill this posi- ADV. DISPATCH ACADEMY
tion part time while POST’s search for a full Dec 11 - Dec 15
time coordinator continues. Once a full
time coordinator is hired, Tim will join Mike
Wright and Ed Parker as a Special Investi-
gator with POST.
POST also welcomes these wonderful new employees:
Carrie Merritt—Office Specialist—884-7250 (Bldg. 3)
Jessica Peck—Office Specialist—884-7337 (Bldg. 8)
Rhonda Brasher—Certifications—884-7254 (Bldg. 3)
Tiffany Hoxie—Office Specialist—884-7306 (Bldg. 3)
Bulletin Vol. 1—March 2006 http://www.idaho-post.org/JW/Bulletins/Bulletins.html 5
Michael N. Becar, cont.
professionals. Today, POST has an Executive and process of hiring a new Financial Technician, a third
Deputy Director, a Management Assistant, an Office Special Investigator, and laying the groundwork to
Manager for support services, two experts in certifi- begin training Court Security and Bailiffs.
cations, and four office support staff. We have our Director Becar often includes in his section of the
own IT support with a fulltime IT Information Sys- Annual Report, a special thank you to his “dedicated,
tems Technician Senior and a Technical Writer. We talented, and professional staff, without whom
have a Training Manager coordinating activities of POST's successes would not be possible." We, his
seven Training Specialists who juggle nine types of staff, would like to echo that sentiment and extend a
academies. We have a busy Dorm Manager and two unanimous "Thank you!" to our "dedicated, talented,
Training Associates helping to handle all the details and professional" Executive Director at his retire-
of housing and training associated with academies. ment. POST's past, present and many future suc-
We have two Reserve Officers volunteering time to cesses would not have been possible without the
develop training. We also have three regional Train- special involvement and oversight of Executive
ing Specialists and their assistants, coordinating Director Michael N. Becar from 1979—2006. We
thousands of hours of in-service training. We have wish him great success in his new ventures, and
two talented staff members focus on, and coordinat- renewed energies for his travel plans.
ing grant-funded training. We have two part time
Special Investigators handling background investi-
gations and decertifications. Currently, we are in the
Thank you, Sir,
for your lifetime of
service so greatly
benefiting Idaho Peace
Officers Standards
and Training Academy
and all Idaho law
enforcement officers.
Mike Becar is also the Membership
Coordinator for the Intermountain
Chapter of the Harley Owners Group
Mike Becar with the Red Hot Mamas of Idaho during a north Idaho fund raiser.
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Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Nationwide, every 57
hours a law enforcement
officer is killed
in the line of duty
Second Annual
IDAHO PEACE OFFICERS'
MEMORIAL FUN RUN / WALK
April 22, 2006
Saturday 10:30 a.m.
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT WHAT WE HOPE WILL BE AN ANNUAL
FUND-RAISING EVENT FOR THE IDAHO PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL
ENTRY FEE $25
The Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12 $10
(IPOM) is dedicated to honoring and 3mi / 5k COURSE
preserving the memory of the sixty-two Run/Walk Begins and Ends at the Idaho
Peace Officers’ Memorial in Meridian
Idaho police officers who have lost their 700 S. Stratford Drive - ISP hdqtrs
lives in the line of duty. LUNCH PROVIDED
NEAT T-SHIRT
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 17th, 2006
Pre-registration is necessary so we can provide the proper number of T-shirts and accommodate lunch.
Register by mail (see reverse side) or on-line at www.Spondoro.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Frank Craig
Idaho Peace Officers’ Memorial Tournament
CCA-Idaho Correctional Center
(208) 331-2760 ext. 2216
fcraig@correctionscorp.com
This year The City of Meridian will honor its
"LOCAL HOME TOWN HERO"
during opening ceremonies
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POST COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
February 21, 2006—by Ms. Trish Christy
Sheriff Gary Aman, Owyhee County, was elected POST Council Vice Chairman for 2006.
The following officers were approved as POST-certified instructors:
Adam Anderson Chubbuck PD Reactive Impact Weapons
Dan Argyle Bannock CSO Master Instructor: Firearms
Mark Beckstead Preston PD Arrest Techniques
Bryan Bird Cassia CSO Instructor Development
Michael Charles Boise PD Crisis Negotiations
Gordon Croft Blackfoot PD Arrest Techniques, Weapon Retention
Matthew Davis Caldwell PD Arrest Techniques, Ground Control Techniques
Aaron Endres Minidoka CSO Firearms Instructor
Douglas Frei Pocatello PD SFST
Denise Gibbs POST Academy Traffic Code, Report Writing, Auto Theft, Death Notification
Marshall Haynes Fish & Game Simunitions Practicals
Kevin Horak Cassia CSO Weapon Retention
Linda Hoxie Payette CSO Radio Procedures
Alana Hunt Kootenai CSO Haz-Mat (Operations Level)
Monte Iverson Boise PD Crisis Negotiations
Lawrence Jindrich Fish & Game Firearms: Pistol/Shotgun
Bryce Johnson Garden City PD Patrol Rifle
Gregory Kortan Meridian PD Firearms: Pistol/Shotgun
Samuel Kuoha Cassia CSO Gang Awareness
Paul Manning Pocatello PD Master Instructor: Firearms
Sharra Nelson Idaho State Police CPR/First Aid/AED
Matthew O'Connell Fish & Game Reactive Impact Weapons
Mark Oller IDOC Reactive Impact Weapons
Kristina Palmer Ada CO Juv. Crt. Drugs & Alcohol Issues
Lisa Phippen Rexburg PD Call Taking, Radio Procedures, Report Writing
Brett Quilter Boise PD Crisis Negotiations
Brett Reid CSI Defensive Aerosol Weapons, Death Notification
Stuart Robinson Retired ISP Crime Scene Investigation, Collection & Preservation of Evidence
Thomas Sellers Idaho State Police Firearms
David Snider Valley CSO Firearms: Pistol/Shotgun
Douglas Tangen POST Academy Firearms: Pistol/Shotgun, Weapon Retention, Reactive Impact Weapons,
Patrol Rifle
Kurt Toynbee Custer CSO Reactive Impact Weapons
Craig Walker Fish & Game Fish & Game Law
Trent Whitney Pocatello PD Crash Investigation Module 4
Wayne Winder Cassia CSO Patrol Rifle
Ron Winegar Boise PD Crisis Negotiations
Scott Wright Fish & Game Simunitions
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The Council voted to decertify the following former officers:
Jamie Jessen—St. Maries PD
Thomas Kolb—Shoshone CSO
Roger Quick—Spirit Lake PD
Joel Saccomanno—Kootenai CSO
Brian Tucker—Valley CSO
Jeffrey Endreson—Post Falls PD
Randall Miller—Cœur d'Alene PD
Roger Sharp—Canyon CSO
2006 POST Council meeting dates are:
February 14-15, 2006—Meridian June 13-14, 2006—Coeur d’Alene October 10-11, 2006—Pocatello
2006 POST Hearing Board meeting dates are:
March 7, 2006 May 16, 2006 September 12, 2006 December 5, 2006
Juvenile Detention and
Juvenile Probation Academies
Ann Bailey, Academy Assistant
We are looking forward to starting our first academy of the year. This will be the only
Juvenile Probation Academy for 2006 and it will be held March 19—31, 2006. A total of
27 Juvenile Probation officers will be attending.
2006 National Volunteer Week April 23-29
National Volunteer Week, sponsored by the Points of Light Foundation, is just around the corner. If you need assis-
tance, there are several resources available to help recognize your volunteers. The Points of Light Foundation of-
fers a National Volunteer Week toolkit of free downloadable templates and materials that can be tailored to your
agency and community. Agencies interested in honoring their volunteers with the President's Volunteer Service
Award can still sign up as certifying organizations and order awards in time for National Volunteer Week. For other
ideas and information, you can refer to the recognition of volunteers section in the VIPS Resource Guide,
Volunteer Programs: Enhancing Public Safety by Leveraging Resources.
Check out the latest VIPS newsletter at:
http://www.idaho-post.org/JW/ICP/February%202006x.pdf
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Basic Patrol, Correction,
and Dispatch Academies
Doris Hayward, Training Associate
Patrol Academy #148
Michelle Babcock Homedale PD
Patrol Academy #148 graduated on December 16, Lane Bowen Caldwell PD
2005 with forty-one students from twenty-one different David Bruseau Fruitland PD
agencies throughout the state. They were led by their co- William Burmeister Canyon CSO
ordinator, Training Specialist Dee Ann Palmer, through Julie Burmester Nampa PD
some trying times after losing two students due to physi- Brad Carr Self-Sponsored
cal fitness reasons and two more dismissals due to other Stephen Clary Kellogg PD
circumstances. But through it all, the class had strong ties Preston Cordes Payette CSO
to their coordinator and strong ties to each other. The Isaiah Day Twin Falls PD
class referred to themselves as “PALMER’S WARRI- Ruben Delgadillo Caldwell PD
ORS”. David Frick Twin Falls PD
Brian Koch from the Sandpoint Police Department Thomas Gerdes Nampa PD
served as the class president and truly did an outstanding Randall Goodspeed Meridian PD
job as Patrol Academy #148’s leader. The class voted Tyler Gray Nampa PD
Colin Yates from the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office Jr. Gregory Wendell PD
as their class vice president. He also did a wonderful job Joseph Hicks Post Falls PD
encouraging everyone from the first day of the academy. Eduardo Ibarra Caldwell PD
Not only were Koch and Yates the leaders of the class William Irving Gooding PD
but Koch earned the Top Student Award, and Yates’ Brian Koch Sandpoint PD
classmates voted him as the partner they would most like Terry Lester Meridian PD
to have earning him the Tactical Edge Award. Eric Lewis Canyon CSO
A new record for women was set for the Swan Falls Michael McFetridge Homedale PD
Run by Dani Vargas from the Moscow Police Depart- Peter McManus Post Falls PD
ment. This is the mandatory, grueling five mile run which Jason Moores Nampa PD
is two and half miles down hill, and then two and a half Zachary Nichols Idaho CSO
miles back up the hill. The grade of the hill at the steepest Ken Nicodemus Nampa PD
part is 12%. Most students run down the hill, but must Kevin Nielson Pocatello PD
walk back up. In order to break the record, Vargas had to Manuel Ornelas Hailey PD
run back up the hill. Her time was 40:53 beating the old Jeffery Poole Jefferson CSO
1997 record set by Alana Hunt, Patrol Academy #113, by Monte Price Meridian PD
1:21. Another female Patrol Academy #148 student, Jen- Jason Robinson Meridian PD
nifer Wiltse from the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, Kari Seibel Nampa PD
also broke Hunt’s record by 44 seconds. Her time was Andrew Sterling Coeur d’Alene PD
41:30. It just might be another 8 years before this record Brandon Storer Bonneville CSO
is broken again. Danette Vargas Moscow PD
There were three students that earned the Firearms Seth Washburn Meridian PD
Possible Awards in #148. Those earning the award were Jared Watson Ada CSO
William Burmeister (Canyon CSO), David Frick (Twin Joseph Whilden Caldwell PD
Falls PD), and Jason Moores (Nampa PD). Kevin Niel- Jennifer Wiltse Coeur d’Alene PD
sen (Pocatello PD) received a perfect score for fitness Robert Wombles Meridian PD
earning a Fitness Possible award. David Frick was also Colin Yates Shoshone CSO
the Top Shooter with Jeff Poole (Jefferson CSO) and
Joseph Hicks (Post Falls PD) being the Top Drivers.
Their class motto was “Leaving a Legacy!” which is
definitely what they did!
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POST took over the training of Correctional Officers in Correction Academy #3
July of 2005 and since that time four classes have gradu-
ated. Kerry LaFramboise, POST Training Specialist, has Tony Amersfoort Jesus Martinez
coordinated all four of those classes by working many Jesse Andrade Nicholas Matkin
long hours. Correction Academy #3 graduated Decem-
ber 23, 2005 with forty-four officers receiving graduation
Scott Blair Robert McBride
certificates. Jeremy Brady Megan McDaniel
Tim Davis led the class as he was the class presi- Dorothy Brandt Janine Miller-Fritz
dent while Tim Higgins served as the vice-president. Antonio Chavez Kenneth Nielsen
Higgins was also awarded the Leadership Award which Miles Cunningham Rose Padilla
was voted on by his classmates. Robert Powers earned Timothy Davis Robert Patashny
the Top Student Award by ranking #1 in Correction Tony Dennis Kenneth Petersen
Academy #3. Powers was also the Top Shooter of the Kristian Forrey Kevin Poole
class. David Green Robert Powers
The physical fitness program in the Correctional
Brandon Hayes Joseph Rosales
Academies is optional. Sixteen students from this class
got up early and participated in the program. All partici- Francisco Hernandez Joseph Sales
pants received t-shirts. Those students were: Dorothy Timothy Higgins Joshua Smith
Brandt, Antonio Chaves, Tim Davis, Tony Dennis, Ronald Jackson Brandon Spracher
Brandon Hayes, Tim Higgens, Carmen Larsen, Jesus Shirley Jackson James Stastny
Martinez, Megan McDaniel, Kenneth Nielsen, Ken David Johnson Jamie Sykes-Posern
Peterson, Kevin Poole, Robert Powers, Joseph Heather Kellum Ronald Taylor
Rosales, David Wendt, and Bobby Williams. Cassandra Kerbs Juan Tena
Carmen Larsen Timothy Turner
IMPROVING OUR COMMUNITY
Arturo Lechuga David Wendt
THROUGH INTEGRITY AND COMMITMENT! Alan Marchione Bobby Williams
The Fourth Correction Academy graduated on Feb-
ruary 17, 2006 with a total of forty-four students. The Correction Academy #4
class elected Richard Williams to lead them and be their
President while they elected Clifton Bush to be their Eric Ambrose Cathran Kelm
Vice President. Nicholas Baird Kevin Kline
The Leadership Award was given to Brian Crowl and Kara Bennett Mallory Larson
Adam Fekete earned the Top Student Award. Once Tyler Bowen Bobbie Law
again sixteen students participated in the optional physi-
Waylon Brooks Joel Lyons
cal fitness program by getting up early and arriving by
6:00 a.m. to work out under the direction of POST. Train- Ken Brown C. J. Martin
ing Specialists. Eleven of those students came EVERY Noelle Ballard Ken McGilvray
day. The five that participated at least two days a week Clifton Bush Laura Newell
were: Frank Bush, Clifton Bush, Daniel Case, Laura Frank Bush Jared Revard
Newell, and David Saville. The eleven officers who came Brian Bybee Jonathan Rigsbee
every day were: Eric Ambrose, Kara Bennett, Ken Andrew Carriker Rachael Robertson
Brown, Brian Crowl, Cassaundra Ewing, Rockland Daniel Case Michael Rydman
Japhet, Bethany Jones, Kevin Kline, Ken McGilvray, Brian Crowl David Saville
Paul Trautman, and Richard Williams.
Jennifer Cummings Katherine Shattuck
Shannon Edwards Dave Snegosky
Cassaundra Ewing Danny Steinmeyer
“4th to Follow—But Leading the Way”
Trevor Fallows Susan Taylor
Adam Fekete Paul Trautman
Congratulations to all the physical fitness participants Daniel Hunt Rod Turner
in Correction Academy #3 and Correction Academy #4. William Hutton Jennifer Urban
You are setting a precedence! Rockland Japhet Richard Williams
Bethany Jones Paul Wiltse
Congratulations, Doris Hayward on your promotion to Training Specialist
assisting with Corrections and Probation and Parole Academies!!!
Bulletin Vol. 1—March 2006 http://www.idaho-post.org/JW/Bulletins/Bulletins.html 11
Larry McGhee
Region 2 Training Specialist
larry.mcghee@post.idaho.gov
WALKING
UPSTREAM
2006
The first Training Bulletin of the Year!
And we are off and running!
This year’s training offerings are just going to be off An Executive
the charts! It seems that our focus will be on keeping chil- Level Seminar
dren and the elderly safe this year from what we have
coming. At the Nampa Civic Center
A major coalition of groups is putting on a Senior 311 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho
Fraud Prevention Seminar in May in Nampa. For more
information on this seminar please access our website.
And then this fall, a coalition of organizations are MAY 1-3, 2006
working to put on a statewide conference called: “Safer
Communities Through Partnerships.’’ COST: $ 200.00
The Governor’s Task Force for Children at Risk, the
Idaho Sheriff’s Association, and the Idaho Chief’s of
Police Association have partnered with the Idaho Crime
This is a 3 day workshop de-
Prevention Association to put on a coordinated Confer- signed for
ence focusing on keeping our children safe. Some of the newly promoted and veteran
topics to be covered include: Understanding How Chil- Law Enforcement and Public
dren Become Violent. Col. David Grossman is coming to Safety Agency Leaders
present this topic. Then Kenneth Lanning, FBI (retired)
will present his collective wisdom on how we can coop-
eratively protect our kids from sexual predators both from
Featured Guest Speakers:
within the community and from without. Both speakers
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman—is an internationally
bring a great amount of knowledge to the table. We will
recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker
be able to provide workshops for both private and school
who is one of the world's foremost experts in the
security, school administrators, child care workers and
field of human aggression and the roots of vio-
advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement. We hope
lence and violent crime.
you will plan on attending on Oct. 25-27, in Sun Valley,
(http://www.killology.com)
Idaho.
Partnerships has long been touted as the way to go in
Gordon Graham—delivers an exciting, informa-
implementing the Community Policing Philosophy and
tion packed seminar on law enforcement opera-
what better example of ‘partnerships’ is the collective
tions and the principals of risk management.
expertise of the organizations taking part in these confer-
ences? Other classes/training coming will be several SRO
Dr. Kevin M. Gilmartin, PH.D—is a behavioral
Schools, and some internet safety and internet investiga-
scientist specializing in law enforcement and
tion classes.
public safety related issues. He holds a doctoral
Speaking of partnerships, we just finished a VIPS
degree in Clinical Psychology and is a licensed
(Volunteers in Police Service) class in Meridian and there
psychologist in the State of Arizona.
will be an advanced class in Boise in August.
Register online at:
http://www.idaho-post.org
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POST In-Service Training Course Details
http://www.idaho-post.org/Calendar_Training/calendar.shtml
============================================ ===========================================
REGION I TRAINING COORDINATOR REGION II TRAINING COORDINATOR
Tim Trout (tim.trout@post.idaho.gov) Larry McGhee (larry.mcghee@post.idaho.gov)
250 Northwest Blvd, Suite 108, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 P.O. Box 700, Meridian, ID 83680-0700
Phone: 208-769-1420, Fax: 208-666-6735 Phone: 208-884-7252, Fax: 208- 884-7295
Region 1 Assistant: Kelly Lundquist Region 2 Assistant: Janie Kirtley
=========================================== ===========================================
March 2006 March 2006
27 R1 Sergeants Academy, Moscow 21 R2 Undercover Drug & Criminal Investigations
27 R2 PATC Hiring Background Investigations
April 2006 R2 Scenario Training Instructor Course
5 R1 Active Listening
6 R1 Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention April 2006
24 R1 Instructor Development FULL 3 R2 Basic Police Motorcycle
R1 Sergeants Academy CdA R2 Child Interview Techniques
4 R2 Reid Method of Interviewing
May 2006 10 R2 Instructor Development Nampa
11 R1 Indoor Marijuana Grows R2 Law Week
22 R1 Legal Update, Grangeville R2 Criminal Drug Interdiction for Patrol POST
23 R1 Legal Update, Sandpoint 17 R2 Basic Crime Prevention Academy
24 R1 Legal Update, CdA 19 R2 Civil Process
25 R1 Legal Update, Moscow 24 R2 Police Motorcycle Refresher
R2 Adv. Crash Investigation
July 2006
18 R1 Critical Incident Stress Mgmt May 2006
1 R2 Walking Upstream Executive Seminar
3 R2 Legal Update, Twin Falls
=========================================== R2 INOA Conference
REGION III TRAINING COORDINATOR 4 R2 NAMOA N. Am. Motor Officer Assoc.
Rory Olsen (rory.olsen@post.idaho.gov) 15 R2 Fire Arms Instructor
205 Lakeshore Drive, Chubbuck, ID 83202, 24 R2 Idaho Summit on Elder Abuse
Phone: 208-237-1505, Fax: 208-237-1576 25 R2 Recognize, Understand, Manage
Region 3 Assistant: Jackie Mabey Problem Public Service Employees
============================================
April 2006 June 2006
10 R3 Ground Control Instructor Course Pocatello 5 R2 Instructor Development POST FULL
17 R3 Interview and Interrogation FULL 8 R2 Legal Update, Caldwell
24 R3 Instructor Development FULL 9 R2 Legal Update, Payette
28 R3 Power Phone: Domestic Violence Intervention R2 Legal Update, McCall
12 R2 Basic Investigator
May 2006 19 R2 Corbin and Associates Basic SRO Training
3 R3 Legal Update Ketchum 26 R2 Corbin and Associates Interm./Adv. SRO Training
4 R3 Legal Update, Preston 27 R2 Scenario Training Instructor Course
5 R3 Legal Update, Idaho Falls
R3 Legal Update, Pocatello August 2006
12 R3 Quality Collision Reporting 3 R2 VIPS Volunteers in Police Service Adv. Training
June 2006 September 2006
12 R3 Bkgrnd Investigations for Public Safety Positions 22 R2 Canine Legal Updates
July 2006 ============================================
17 R3 First line Supervision
===========================================
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MAR-06
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
20 21 22 23 24
R2 Undercover R3 Workplace
Drug- Criminal Spanish for Police
Investigations Officers
27 28 29 30 31
R2 PATC Hiring R3 Police Pocket
Background Guide Children's
Investigations Mental Health for
First Responders
R2 Scenario Training
Instructor
R1 Sergeants
Academy- Moscow
APR-06
3 4 5 6 7
R2 Basic Police R2 Reid Method of R1 Active Listening Intelligence Toolbox
Motorcycle Interviewing Training, Spokane
R2 Child Interview R1 Suicide Preven-
Techniques tion, Intervention &
Postvention
10 11 12 13 14
R2 Instructor
Development,
Nampa
R2 Law Week
R2 Criminal Drug
Interdiction for Patrol
R3 Ground Control
Instructor, Pocatello
17 18 19 20 21
R2 Basic Crime R2 Civil Process
Prevention Academy
R3 Interview,
Interrogation FULL
24 25 26 27 28
R2 Police Motorcycle R3 Power Phone:
Refresher Domestic Violence
Intervention
R1 Instructor
Development FULL
R3 Instructor
Development FULL
R1 Sergeants
Academy-CdA
R2 Adv. Crash
Investigation
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MAY-06
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
1 2 3 4 5
R2 Walking R2 Legal Update R2 NAMOA N. Am. R3 Legal Update
Upstream Executive Twin Falls Motor Officer Assoc Idaho Falls
Seminar
R2 INOA Conference R3 Legal Update R3 Legal Update
Preston Pocatello
R3 Legal Update
Ketchum
8 9 10 11 12
R1 Indoor Marijuana R3 Quality Collision
Grows Reporting
15 16 17 18 19
R2 Fire Arms Instruc-
tor
22 23 24 25 26
R1 Legal Update- R1 Legal Update- R1 Legal Update- R1 Legal Update-
Grangeville Sandpoint CdA Moscow
R2 Idaho Summit on R2 Recognize,
Elder Abuse Understand, Manage
Problem Public
Service Employees
JUN-06
5 6 7 8 9
R2 Instructor R2 Legal Update R2 Legal Update
Development FULL Caldwell Payette
R2 Legal Update
McCall
12 13 14 15 16
R2 Basic Investigator
R3 Background
Investigations Public
Safety Positions
19 20 21 22 23
Corbin and Associ-
ates—Basic SRO
Training
26 27 28 29 30
Corbin and Associ- R2 Scenario Training
ates Inter/Adv— Instructor
SRO Training
JUL-06
17 18 19 20 21
R3 First line R1 Critical Incident
Supervision Stress Mgmt
AUG-06
1 2 3 4
R2 VIPS Volunteers
In Police Service
Adv. Training
SEP-06
18 19 20 21 22
R2 Canine Legal
Updates
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This issue of the POST Training Bulletin
Is dedicated to Executive Director Michael N. Becar,
whose passion and presence have been so crucial to POST’s success from 1979—2006
Thank you, Sir—And God speed!
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