As you know, the Forensics Unit reminded users that they should be submitting “rape kits” whenever collected, not just when agencies had a potential suspect. This allows the evidence collected to be searched against the CODIS. The FBI Laboratory’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) blends forensic science and computer technology into an effective tool for solving crime.

In response to that notice, we have learned that several agencies have not submitted other qualifying evidence, due to this misconception that you must have a potential suspect before a submission. Simply put, that is not the case. For instance, a detective asked us if they could submit a cigarette butt discarded by a bank robber. Certainly, that could potentially match an offender on file, or later match evidence submitted by another jurisdiction. That could provide links for investigators to explore!

In the following, we alert you to some important growing useful opportunities in crime fighting by officers that collect and submit DNA evidence.

The purpose of the study was to determine whether it was cost effective to use DNA in the investigation of ordinary property crimes.

• Twice as many property crime suspects were identified and arrested when DNA evidence was collected.

• In cases where both fingerprint and biological evidence were collected, more suspects were identified via the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) than were identified via the FBI’s Automated Fingerprint Identification (AFIS) system. DNA arrestees had double the number of prior arrests and double the prior convictions as those arrested through traditional investigations. More than twice as many cases were accepted for prosecution when DNA evidence was processed than when it was not. (in addition to fingerprint evidence) compared to a traditional property crime investigation.

For a summary of additional findings, please visit:

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/forensics/dna/property-crime/welcome.htm

Free online training:

http://dna.gov/training/letraining/

July 2008
Fellow Training Directors:

I hope this message finds all of our members well and enjoying the hazy lazy days of summer!

Before we know it the fall Conference (September 17-19th) will be upon us as we meet in Saratoga Springs.

Robert Iberger

Agenda Chairman Chuck Holder has put together another enticing and informative agenda with the main conference starting off Wednesday afternoon featuring presentations by Jim Hogencamp and other DCJS staff members, Rich Devlin of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, along with Matt Mattney of the Office of Homeland Security.  Thursday’s agenda will be focused on the unfolding dynamics of forensic crime scene investigation in the 21st Century, the “CSI Effect” and the resulting collateral impact on us as trainers and training directors.   Presenting will be representatives of the Northeast Regional Forensic Institute, the DCJS DNA Databank and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.  As always the conference will finish with the Association business meeting on Friday.

The Academy Directors pre-conference session will again precede the conference on Wednesday morning and as always this component should be very beneficial to those who are actual Academy Directors responsible for the delivery of the Basic Course for Police Officer, the Basic Criminal Investigator Course and the First Line Supervisor Course. This session will be facilitated by committee chairwoman Maryellen Martirano, of the Westchester County Police Academy mxm5@westchestergov.com .  This session is a great opportunity for Academy Directors to interface with fellow academy directors.

Although this conference agenda is full, First Vice President and Agenda Chairperson Chuck Holder is always looking for agenda items to be presented at future conferences (especially new or innovative programs or projects you may be developing or presenting). He can be contacted at holder@sheriff.us  .

Our longtime secretary Chief Greg Deluca of Little Falls PD recently retired and his term will now be graciously completed by Ed Hempling Director or the Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy.

Thanks to Greg for his many years of dedicated service to the Association both as a member of the board and through his participation on numerous committees. Best of everything in your Retirement Greg!!

We will also be taking nominations for the positions of 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer at this business meeting for anyone who may be interested.

I look forward to seeing those of you who are able to join us and enjoy the ambiance and hospitality of the Inn at Saratoga, as well as the many great restaurants and attractions the community offers. (Make your reservations early as the Inn fills up quickly.  If that should happen, not to worry, we have the Holiday Inn directly across the street from the Inn at Saratoga for any overflow.)

In closing I would like to wish everyone a safe an enjoyable remainder of summer and hopefully, see you in September!!

Very truly

Robert P. Iberger
President

            On behalf of the New York State Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Board (MVTIFP), the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) announces that $4.3 million dollars has been allocated to sustain the 11th consecutive year of the motor vehicle theft and motor vehicle insurance fraud reduction demonstration program.  To begin the process of awarding grant funds, DCJS has issued the 2008 Request For Proposals (RFP) to solicit applications from appropriate agencies.  Program objectives, funding guidelines and criteria are outlined in the RFP which can be downloaded from our web page at http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ofpa/newrfp.htm      

            If, after reviewing the RFP, your agency is interested in submitting an application for 2008 MVTIFP Grant funding you must be registered with the DCJS Internet-based automated Grants Management System (GMS).  If your agency is not registered, a registration request can be found at the following address: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ofpa/gms.htm

All applications must be received by Monday, September 22, 2008.  Applicants are encouraged to begin their on-line application early in order to allow time to obtain assistance with the GMS.  If you experience GMS difficulty, or if you do not have Internet capability, please call (518) 485-9922.  General questions regarding the RFP may be directed to the Motor Vehicle Theft/Fraud Unit at (518) 457-8404.

Eileen-Langer Smith

Criminal Justice Program Specialist

Division of Criminal Justice Services

Office of Program Development and Funding, 3rd Floor

4 Tower Place

Albany, NY  12203-3764

518-457-8404

Eileen.Langer@dcjs.state.ny.us

The Pre-Employment Police Basic Training Course is an alternative to the conventional manner of conducting the Basic Course for Police Officers, by means of which basic police training is completed in two distinct components. The first component, pre-employment training, includes most of the instructional material in the Basic Course for Police Officers, and may be completed by civilian students as well as appointed police officers.

When: July 28-December 12, 2008
Fees: $3,280.00  Registration through Ulster County Community College
Organization: Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group

Where: UCLETG
1 Development Court
Kingston NY 12401

Egidio Tinti Lieutenant
City of Kingston Police Department
Submitted_by: Egidio Tinti
etinti@ci.kingston.ny.us
City of Kingston Police Department
1 Garraghan Drive
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: 845 331 4766 Work
845 331 2166 Fax
845 389 4002 Mobile

When: July 28 -February 7, 2009
(Includes SFTRO)
Fees: $2,000.00

Registration through Ulster County Community College
Organization: Ulster County Law Enforcement Training Group

Where: Business Resource Center
1 Development Court
Kingston NY 12401
Contact: Egidio Tinti
Lieutenant
Director-UCLETG
845 331 4766
policeacademy@ucletg.com

Submitted_by: Egidio Tinti
etinti@ci.kingston.ny.us

City of Kingston Police Department
1 Garraghan Drive
Kingston NY 12401
Phone: Work 845 331 4766
Fax  845 331 2166
Mobile 845 389 4002

The Division of Criminal Justice Services delivers training to criminal investigators and others in designated IMPACT counties and surrounding areas to achieve and sustain long term crime reduction. The Division is pleased to announce a two-day “Interview and Interrogation Training” designed for law enforcement assigned to an investigative role. The free training will be held August 19-20, 2008 in Rockland County. Depending upon budgetary approvals, we may offer this training in other areas later in the year.

This training will be taught by retired Lieutenant Al Joseph from the Rochester Police Department. Mr. Joseph was assigned in both plainclothes and uniform and worked in the tactical, burglary, gambling, prostitution, narcotics, robbery, stolen auto and homicide units with a reputation for being able to obtain quality confessions in all of these areas. Mr. Joseph has taught interview and interrogation nationwide for 25 years, and during training he will teach you the strategies he used to obtain successful confessions.

Instructional topics will include:

“Miranda v. Arizona”
Legal Issues Pertaining to New York
Truthful and Deceptive Behavior
Elements of Every Interview
Game Plan for Getting Confessions
How to “Take a Confession”

Although we have planned for large enrollment, seats are limited. Therefore, you must receive written confirmation in order for you to attend. Please fax the attached application back to DCJS no later than August 8, 2008.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact Senior Training Technician Joshua Vinehout at the address in the letter head, by email at joshua.vinehout@dcjs.state.ny.us or by telephone at (518) 457-1595.

To download, click “here.” 

Governor Paterson signed two bills honoring police officers who died in the line of duty.

One of the bills involves Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff. Trooper Brinkerhoff was killed last year while pursuing a fugitive near the Village of Margaretville. Trooper Brinkerhoff was an 8 ½ year veteran of the State Police, and is survived by his wife Barbara and daughter Isabella.

In honor of Trooper Brinkerhoff, Governor Paterson announced that a five mile section of Route 30 in Middletown will be designated the “Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff Memorial Highway.”

See: http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0711082.html

The other bill involves Detective Kathleen M. Reilly, the first woman ever appointed to the Nassau Police Department. Detective Reilly was killed in a traffic accident on Christmas Day, 1967 while helping a distressed motorist on the Meadowbrook Parkway. In addition to becoming the first woman in history to be appointed to the Nassau County Police Department, she was also the department’s first female detective. She was also the first female police officer killed in the line of duty in the State of New York. Governor Paterson today announced that the Merrick Road bridge overpass in Nassau County will be renamed the “Detective Kathleen M. Reilly Memorial Bridge.” The bridge is located in the Village of Freeport, near the location where she was killed.

See: http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0711081.html

The New York State Crime Prevention Coalition (NYSCPC) has partnered with the American Crime Prevention Institute (ACPI) and is announcing a Crime Prevention Conference for September 29th thru October 1, 2008.

PLEASE NOTE:  The hotel selected for the conference has changed, the attached notice reflects the currently approved location.  Please delete the original notice.  Click here  to download a full announcement.

Sgt. Kern A. Swoboda
Public Information Office
New York State Police
1220 Washington Ave.
Building 22
Albany, NY 12226

e-mail: kswoboda@troopers.state.ny.us

(518)457-2180
(518)485-7818 fax