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3.5.2008
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This Week in History

1770-Boston massacre takes place resulting in the deaths of what are commonly known as the first fatalities of the American Revolutionary War.
1807-Congress prohibits the import of slaves to the U.S.
1836-Texas declares independance from Mexico (though still not recognized by U.S.)
1876-Alexander Graham Bell pattens the telephone
1931-Star Spangled Banner officially recognized as the National Anthem
1944-First american raid on Berlin in WWII
1948-U.S. Supreme Ct. rules that religous instruction in schools is unconstitutional
1949-automatic streetlights are introduced in New Milford, CT
1960-Elvis Presley discharged from the army after his two-year stint.
1962-Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in one game against the New York Knicks
1991-LAPD encounter with Rodney King video taped, leading to national tension and debate on use of force.
Did You Know?

There are four state capitals named after Presidents of the United States - Can you name them? (See bottom of newsletter for answers)
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 In This IssueIn this issue:

_____Featured Training: 
Tactics, Techniques and Procedures in Use of Informants

_____Keeping You Informed:
PATC Article: Admissibility of Victim’s Statements and the Sixth Amendment
SRTI Article: Stay S.A.F.E. in School Violence Situations
Legal Question:Liability in Before and After School Programs


_____Around the Country:
THIS IS NOT A TOY GUN!

_____PATC Course Catalog:
New 2008 catalog is now available for download

_____Free Legal Guide Combo offer!
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___FEATURED TRAINING

New CourseTactics, Techniques and Procedures in Use of Informants

Apr 2-3 Meridian, ID  
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Apr 29-30 Columbus, OH  
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Primary topics include

  • Categorizing Your Informants, Understanding Their Motivation and Making a Determination as to Their Usefulness
  • Cultivating Informants / Developing Skills Necessary to Obtain Valuable Information From Multiple Sources
  • Evaluating the Risk of Turning a High Priority Target Into a Confidential Informant
  • Ground Rules for Acceptable Informant Behavior
  • Informant Documentation / Necessity for Confidential Records
  • Acquiring and Managing High Level Informants / Shot Callers / Gang Leaders
  • Liability Issues if Your Informant is Murdered, Commits Murder During the Course of the Investigation, and/or Engages in Unauthorized Criminal Activity
  • Using Informants for the Introduction of Undercover Offices into an Ongoing Investigations/Managing the Undercover - Informant Relationship/Benefits and Inherent Dangers
  • Keeping Confidential Informants Confidential

 

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___Keeping You Informed
PATC Article
Admissibility of Victim’s Statements and the Sixth Amendment
One of the rights guaranteed under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution is the right of a suspect to confront witnesses against him or her.
Read Complete Article  |  PATC Article Archive


SR-TI Article
Stay S.A.F.E. in School Violence Situations
Reducing the risk of harm to ourselves and others is what it is all about.
Read Complete Article  |  SR-TI Article Archive


Legal Questions Answered
Liability in Before and After School Programs
In terms of legal liability, what level of access control and supervision of students should a school have for before and after school programs?
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Around The Country
Not a toy gun

"NOT A TOY GUN"

Baltimore PD CIS released this Officer Safety bulletin on January 29, 2008.

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2008 Course Catalog
2008 PATC Course CatalogThe 2008 Course Catalog is available for download and print.

PATC adds many new courses throughout the year, be sure to visit the online Course Overview to view the most up to date listing of courses.

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Did You Know Answer:

Jackson, Mississippi: President Andrew Jackson, 7th President.
Lincoln, Nebraska: President Abraham Lincoln, 16th President.
Madison, Wisconsin: President James Madison, 4th President.
Jefferson City, Missouri: President Thomas Jefferson, President.

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