We had a presentation on the Marine Patrol and Executive Security which are both in the Operations Bureau (under the Special Operations Division).
The Marine Patrol Section works with the Fired Department and United States Coast Guard. They are responsible for providing safe boating for the residents of Guam. They provide an eight hour course that reviews the safety precautions and procedures in the water. He also explained the common causes for boating accidents and showed pictures of boating accidents. He explained that it is the law that anyone who is under the age of 16 must wear a floating device or safety vest while on a vessel/boat. He could not stress the importance of safety in the waters. He also said that it doesn't matter how good of a swimmer one maybe, if the waters are rough, you will drown.
The Executive Security Section is responsible of the Head of state(visiting Guam), VIP (indicated by the Governor), and the Governor and Lt. Governor and their families. They must know how to prevent and react to attacks or threats. They must always anticipate what will happen next and think ten seconds ahead.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Day 6- February 8, 2010
Sgt. Chaco gave a presentation on the Training and Staff Development Section which falls in the Services Bureau (under the Administration Division). The Training and Staff Development Section is responsible for overseeing the Guam Police Department training program. They must deal with all of the paper work and the physical training. He also went over some of the demographics in the Police Department such as: 287- overall officers in GPD;6 6-Detention Officers; 18-women in GPD (16-officers and 2-Detention Officers) Then, he went over the process one must go through before being eligible for the Police Academy. Take the test and pass with a 70 or over, a GPD oral interview, polygraph testing, drug testing, background check and psychological evaluation. The requirements are a (1) high school diploma (2) valid driver's license (3)must be over 18. He went over the 26-week cycle of the Police Academy. All the courses and daily routines the recruits go through. The most interesting thing I learned from this presentation was that Police Officers do not need a firearms license unless they own a gun. But, when handling a gun given by the Police Department they do not need a firearms I.D.
Day 5- February 3, 2010
The Guam Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) presented on their division which falls under the Operations Bureau (Special Operations Division). Sgt. Chaco shared some of his experiences along with the other SWAT officers. He shared with us that along the way, they have made a few mistakes during their operations. One of them were during an arrest of two prisoners who escaped, the detective in charge of the case gave the wrong information to them therefore causing the SWAT team to break into a home of an innocent family instead of breaking into the house across the street. But, the family knew who the officers were looking for, and in fact that family were the ones who gave the "tips" on the whereabouts of the prisoners. An important lesson they gave was regarding the issue of operating with force. The most important thing to remember is presence. Then follows, verbal tactics then physical tactics. An interesting fact I learned about the SWAT was that they do not need a warrant of arrest when they arrest, prisons that have escaped.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Day 4- February 1, 2010
Our guest speaker was Richard Cress, Sgt. I, G.P.D., he holds many positions for the Guam Police Department. During his presentation he explained the different departments and divisions in our island’s police system. I learned so much from his presentation, but I would like to list my top 10 favorites. (I intend to treat his presentation as if it was one of the Chapters in our book)
Guam Police Department Presentation- Richard Cress, Sgt. I, G.P.D.
1. The Chief of Police is appointed by the Governor. This appointee can be a police officer or even a civilian. As long as the Governor feels the appointee obtains the skills to perform his job effectively.
2. The Chief of Police established the goals of the Police Department
3. The Chief of Police in charge of hiring the recruits.
4. Special Staff Assistant (SACOP)- This department has all uniformed officers and their job is to screen the reports that will be handed to the Chief of Police. They are also responsible for informing the chief of all events and functions the department will be a part of.
5. The Auxiliary Services handles the internal affairs, legal section, intelligence unit, polygraph office, chaplain, public affairs office, community affairs and victim’s assistance unit.
6. Public Affairs are in charge of informing the public or media, rather than having the press and reporters harassing victims, suspects, witnesses, or anyone involved in a crime, the media must contact the Public Affairs Officer for information that the police department is willing to release.
7. The Community affairs enhance the relationship between the community and the police department.
8. The Internal Affairs section investigates the police officers. If there are cases filed against police officers, it is the responsibility of the internal affairs to examine and investigate the cases.
9. Under the Police Commander there are two departments, Operations and Investigations Bureau. The Operations Bureau includes, Special Operations Divisions, neighborhood patrol, and highway patrol divisions. Criminal investigations and forensic science divisions make up the Investigations Bureau
10. The Highway patrol division enforcers the rules of the roadway. The biggest issue facing the United States is DUI or Driving under the Influence. The police department has tried many awareness projects to inform the crucial and deadly effects of it.
Guam Police Department Presentation- Richard Cress, Sgt. I, G.P.D.
1. The Chief of Police is appointed by the Governor. This appointee can be a police officer or even a civilian. As long as the Governor feels the appointee obtains the skills to perform his job effectively.
2. The Chief of Police established the goals of the Police Department
3. The Chief of Police in charge of hiring the recruits.
4. Special Staff Assistant (SACOP)- This department has all uniformed officers and their job is to screen the reports that will be handed to the Chief of Police. They are also responsible for informing the chief of all events and functions the department will be a part of.
5. The Auxiliary Services handles the internal affairs, legal section, intelligence unit, polygraph office, chaplain, public affairs office, community affairs and victim’s assistance unit.
6. Public Affairs are in charge of informing the public or media, rather than having the press and reporters harassing victims, suspects, witnesses, or anyone involved in a crime, the media must contact the Public Affairs Officer for information that the police department is willing to release.
7. The Community affairs enhance the relationship between the community and the police department.
8. The Internal Affairs section investigates the police officers. If there are cases filed against police officers, it is the responsibility of the internal affairs to examine and investigate the cases.
9. Under the Police Commander there are two departments, Operations and Investigations Bureau. The Operations Bureau includes, Special Operations Divisions, neighborhood patrol, and highway patrol divisions. Criminal investigations and forensic science divisions make up the Investigations Bureau
10. The Highway patrol division enforcers the rules of the roadway. The biggest issue facing the United States is DUI or Driving under the Influence. The police department has tried many awareness projects to inform the crucial and deadly effects of it.
Day 3- January 27, 2010
On our third day of class, Professor Mcninch informed us that he will be out of town for the next two weeks, however guests speakers and presentations will be conducted by various federal government employees. Also, we went over Chapters 3 and 4.
Chapter 3- Defining and measuring crime
1. Crimes are classified into three different areas: crimes against persons, crimes against property and crimes against public order.
2. Criminal homicide- “homi”- man , “cide” kill; kill a person
3. Mercy killings, wars, self-defense, and surgery are examples of legal killings.
4. Murder- intentional killings
5. Manslaughter- causing a death recklessly or intentionally, under certain circumstances.
6. Recklessness- disregard of normal behavior
7. Simple assault- making someone afraid; actions intended to injure another person
8. Aggravated assault- actions intended to seriously hurt or even cause death to another person
9. Robbery- using force to steal or take possessions of others
10. Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) - data for FBI that keeps track of all the crimes in the U.S.
Chapter 4- Perpetrators and Victims of Crime
1. In 1985, the definition of sexual assault, changed dramatically. Which therefore increased crime rates because certain actions were now called sexual assault. (i.e. date rape)
2. Bowers v. Hardwick Case, during the 1980s two men were arrested for practicing sodomy. They challenged the courts regarding the issue of intruding into others sexual activity.
3. Time and people change, therefore so do the laws.
4. In the recent 30 years, there have been many laws created to protect both women and children.
5. The FBI Uniform Crime Reports gathers information of those arrested.
6. Intimate partner violence- partner abuse; physical assaults between those intimate or romantic relationships, such as former spouses or boyfriends and girlfriends.
7. Other than rape, mostly men are victims of violent crimes.
8. Asians have the lowest (of any ethnic or racial groups) victimization rate in the United States
9. Crime profiling- used to have better understanding and preventing crime; to investigate crime incidents in order to distinct the qualities of a victim, offender and situations
10. Crime scene profiling- to investigate the place, time, and physical evidence of a crime scene
Chapter 3- Defining and measuring crime
1. Crimes are classified into three different areas: crimes against persons, crimes against property and crimes against public order.
2. Criminal homicide- “homi”- man , “cide” kill; kill a person
3. Mercy killings, wars, self-defense, and surgery are examples of legal killings.
4. Murder- intentional killings
5. Manslaughter- causing a death recklessly or intentionally, under certain circumstances.
6. Recklessness- disregard of normal behavior
7. Simple assault- making someone afraid; actions intended to injure another person
8. Aggravated assault- actions intended to seriously hurt or even cause death to another person
9. Robbery- using force to steal or take possessions of others
10. Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) - data for FBI that keeps track of all the crimes in the U.S.
Chapter 4- Perpetrators and Victims of Crime
1. In 1985, the definition of sexual assault, changed dramatically. Which therefore increased crime rates because certain actions were now called sexual assault. (i.e. date rape)
2. Bowers v. Hardwick Case, during the 1980s two men were arrested for practicing sodomy. They challenged the courts regarding the issue of intruding into others sexual activity.
3. Time and people change, therefore so do the laws.
4. In the recent 30 years, there have been many laws created to protect both women and children.
5. The FBI Uniform Crime Reports gathers information of those arrested.
6. Intimate partner violence- partner abuse; physical assaults between those intimate or romantic relationships, such as former spouses or boyfriends and girlfriends.
7. Other than rape, mostly men are victims of violent crimes.
8. Asians have the lowest (of any ethnic or racial groups) victimization rate in the United States
9. Crime profiling- used to have better understanding and preventing crime; to investigate crime incidents in order to distinct the qualities of a victim, offender and situations
10. Crime scene profiling- to investigate the place, time, and physical evidence of a crime scene
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