More Citizen's Academy

Just a couple of pictures they took at the graduation dinner. We got together as a class and got Deputy Steegal a plaque to show our appreciation. I got to present it to him. I'm sure the Academy Awards will be calling nay day now.. "The winner for best new picture goes to.." haha

Take Care,

Jason

Catching Up

Been kind of busy lately. School starts May 18th! I changed my criminal law clasds to Political Science 201. I will be taking that class online so I will be free on Thursday nights, as I have been selected to attend the F.B.I.'s citizens academy starting May 21st! I got the call the other day and am definitely looking forward to that! We are 1-4 in softball losing our last game 10-8, and then last night 17-15. We are doing good, just losing some close games! I am batting .650 now so trying to do my part. Working out is going good, going at least 4 times a week and really like the YMCA. What about that wreck at Talladega this weekend!!! Glad no one got hurt. Other than that just getting ready for school, bowling on Mondays and Thursdays and playing softball on Monday nights. I suck at bowling..lol I blowled a 213 one time and a 201 but only carry a 135 average, that game is aggravating!

Take Care,
Jason

RCSD Citizen's Academy Graduation

Richland County (WLTX) -- The streets in Richland County are little safer Wednesday night thanks to some local residents.

Twenty-eight citizens graduated from the Richland County Sheriff's Department Citizen's Police Academy.

Sheriff Leon Lott, along with family and friends, celebrated the graduation at the Columbia Ramada Hotel.

Lott says these citizens went through a 12-week program designed to provide an overview of the department's structure, services, and personnel. He says the mission of the Citizen's Police Academy is to provide a forum for police through community interaction; to identify community problems, needs and concerns; and to foster a partnership with the community that will solve problems and work towards creating a safer environment.

Those who enroll in the academy have the opportunity to participate in the following courses: Uniform Patrol Division, Investigations, Narcotics Enforcement, Gang Unit, Special Response Team, Physical Evidence, Canine Unit, School Resources Officers, Deputy Sheriff Selection, Professional Standards, Youth Crime, Victim's Assistance and the Training Division. Lotts states that citizens participate in several hands-on demonstrations that give them a more realistic view into what law enforcement officers do on a day-to-day basis.

If you're interested in enrolling in the Citizen's Police Academy, the next one starts May 26th. Classes are held every Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. To apply, click here or call 576-3118.

http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=72640

I'm alive and all is well

Been a hectic few weeks and have'nt posted on my blog in so long! My step sister is in the hospital with pnemonia... She is recovering and will be fine and today had to take Grandpa to the hosital. We think some new medicine gave him a bad reaction and after 8 hours and 2 different hospitals he is at home and resting. Been doing ride-a-longs with Richland County Sheriff's office and our Citizen's Academy class graduated last Wednesday. It was an awesome class and we all learned so much. We had a nice dinner and were presented our ceritficates and t-shirts by the Sheriff, Leon Lott. Getting ready to start school on May 18th, really looking forward to that! Been working out at the YMCA once a day, doing 45 minutes on the treadmill now! Trying to get myself back in to shape by working out, bowling twice a week with Grandpa and playing in a softball league once a week. Playing with a buddy from high school on his team. First game I was 3-3 and made a couple of good plays at First base, the second game not so much :( lol. We won the first game 17-12, but lost the second 10-9. Also went on a tour of the Richland County court house last week with the Sheriff's dept, that was an eye opener! Then on Thursday I went to the Dutch Fork Magistrate court to watch the criminal trials. All of the RCSD deputies had court that day and it was very interesting to see the "court" side of what an officer has to due. Everything from simple possession of marijuana to prostitution to drunk in public was being charged that day. Good to see how the court process in carried out and what the officers have to do in court. Just taking the time right now to see all the different facets of law enforcement while I have the chance! The more I see and take in the more it makes me more determined to be a part of it! Well I am going to finish watching the Phoenix NASCAR race and pledge to do more blogging for the few people who read my blog! :)

Take Care,

Jason