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24th
K-9 Street Survival Seminar In The
Smokies
SPD Citizen Survey Project
Completed
The Sevierville Police
Department has two popular children's events each summer
S.T.O.P. Program Goes on the Road
Community Resources Handbook
24th
K-9 Street Survival Seminar In
The Smokies
December 17 – December 21, 2012
Featuring Instructor and trainer
Jeff Franklin
Of Cobra Canine-Internationally
Known K-9 Expert
NNDDA Certification Available
PCAA Certification Available
The Sevierville Police Department is
hosting this specialized K-9 Handlers Street Survival School which will
feature renowned K-9 instructor and trainer Jeff Franklin of Cobra Canine.
This seminar is designed to enhance K-9 team proficiency at basic and
advanced levels with a focus on patrol and narcotics detection.
The most advanced techniques and methods in law enforcement K-9
patrol and narcotic detection will be discussed and demonstrated.
The seminar has been approved by the Tennessee Peace Officers
Standards and Training Commission at 40 hours of in-service training.
Registration will be limited to 50 K-9 teams and observers on a
first-come, first served basis.
Lieutenant Eddie Helton, Seminar Director
Lieutenant Eddie Helton, K-9 Specialist with the
Sevierville Police Department will serve as the Seminar Director.
All inquiries concerning the seminar should be directed to Lt. Helton
or Lou Webb. They can be reached
by calling the Sevierville Police Department at (865) 453-5507 or (865)
868-1762 or 868-1741. The fax number is (865) 453-6680. Email inquiries to
Lwebb@seviervilletn.org
.
Jeff
Franklin
Jeff is the owner and operator of Cobra Canine. He has dedicated the last 20
years developing the finest quality canines; for drug, explosive, cadaver,
tracking, personal protection, and obedience.
Jeff has trained hundreds of dogs for police and special operations,
such as SWAT and Military units.
Jeff is a sought after resource in the dog world.
His experience and talents were put to the test by being asked to
develop and train tactical working dogs for the Naval Special Warfare
Development Group, Naval Special Warfare Group 2, as well as Ecuador’s
National Police. He has
sharpened his abilities by training in Europe, Iraq, Afghanistan, and both
South and Central America.
Jeff has been responsible for training, certifying, and ensuring that police
as well as military working dogs were ready to deploy in today’s theaters of
operations. Jeff has been directly responsible for serving the needs of
several large programs including USSS, Pentagon, US Customs, US Military,
Guatemala, Algeria and numerous police departments. This experience enabled
Jeff to understand and meet the needs of new programs and to develop a
system that ensures successful implementation of canine teams within your
organization.
Jeff has over ten years experience of real world experience as a police
canine handler and trainer, and has seen first hand the results of his
efforts. Jeff has trained over
3000 canines and has the unique ability to match the right canine for your
organization’s needs.
Who Should Attend
Full-time law enforcement officers, K-9 handlers,
trainers and administrators of departments not presently utilizing detection
dog teams but who are anticipating the implementation of such teams to their
current K-9 unit. The seminar
will be extremely valuable for future planning.
Seminar Content
·
Aggression
Control Work
·
Tactical Building
Entry/Muzzle Work
·
Search Patterns:
Advantages & Disadvantages
·
Searches: K-9 Team
Safety/Vehicle Stops and Extractions
·
Tracking/Area
Searches/Environmental Factors
·
Health, Maintenance & First Aid for The Patrol & Narcotic Dogs
·
Night Street Scenario’s
·
Recognition of Physical
Internal Stress
·
Problem Solving:
Methods & Distractions
·
Patrol and Narcotic Dog
Trial Testimony & Court Decisions
·
Enhancing Alert
Behavior/Building Search/Stress Search
·
Motivation, Drives &
Character Traits
·
Importance of Record
Keeping
·
Public Relations
·
“Come try our
challenging Street Survival Course”!
Accommodations
Affordable lodging is available at Quality Inn and Suites
in Sevierville. The motel is located at 860 Winfield Dunn Parkway and dogs
are welcome to stay in the rooms.
Rooms are available at a rate of $49.95. If you have a tax exempt
status you must bring the completed tax exempt form with you for the motel.
You must mention the seminar when
making reservations in order to obtain the special room rate.
Reservations can be made by calling (865) 428-5519 or fax at (865) 428-6700
and email at gm.TN100@choicehotels.com.
Attendees are not required to stay at the host hotel. However,
several area motels will not allow animals in rooms so if you plan to make
reservations at another hotel, please inquire if they allow animals in
rooms. Reservations for
accommodations are the sole responsibility of the attendee and we would urge
you to make room reservations as soon as possible.
If you would like additional information on area hotels and motels,
contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce at (865) 453-6411 or call toll
free at 1-800-255-6411.
Registration Fee
Registration fees for the seminar are $285.00 per K-9
team, which includes the dog and handler. The fee includes one Lunch,
T-shirt, and door prizes. Each
observer or helper will also be charged a registration fee of $285.00. All
registration fees MUST be received by December 7, 2012. Confirmation will be
mailed upon receipt of registration. PCAA certifications will be offered at
no charge. NNDDA Patrol Certification and NNDDA Narcotic Certification will
be offered at this school and the fees for these certifications are $30.00
for membership (1 year) and $25.00 for each certification.
The total amount is $80.00 ($30.00 membership, $25.00 Patrol
Certification, $25.00 Narcotic Certification). The check for these fees
should be made payable to National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, 379 C.
R. 105, Carthage, TX 75633. This check should be given to the NNDDA official
on the first day of the school.
Click here to download Registration Form
Register By:
Fax: (865) 453-6680
Mail: Email or Phone Lou Webb for forms
(865)
868-1762 or extension 1762
Date-Location-Time
The seminar will be held December 17 – December 21, 2012,
in Sevierville, TN. Registration will be December 17, 2012 from 8:00am to
9:00am at the Sevierville Police Department. Sevierville is located 30 miles
east of Knoxville approximately 8 miles from I-40 at the 407 exit. The city
is serviced by several major highways and is in the heart of the Great Smoky
Mountain tourism area. The
Sevierville Police Department is located at 300 Gary Wade Blvd. just off
Dolly Parton Parkway (US 411) adjacent to the Sevierville Community Center
and Civic Center. McGhee-Tyson
Airport is serviced by several major carriers and is located approximated 15
miles south of Knoxville. The
airport is easily accessible to Interstate 40.
SPD Citizen Survey Project Completed
The City of Sevierville Police Department recently mailed 1,000
surveys to City residents and businesses, on a random basis. The purpose of the
survey was to measure citizen satisfaction with the police department’s employees
and programs, to receive input from citizens regarding their concerns and
suggestions for improvement, and to measure overall police department
performance. The survey is conducted every three years. To review the results of
the 2008 survey,
click here. The police department always welcomes
comments and suggestions from all citizens and visitors, so don’t hesitate to
stop by the department in the Municipal Complex (300 Gary Wade Blvd.) or call us
at 865-453-5506.
The Sevierville Police Department has two popular children's events each summer
The Sevierville Police Department has two popular events for children scheduled
this summer. The
Child Safety Day
brings together dozens of agencies to educate children (and
adults, too!) about the emergency services offered in our community. The event
includes lots of fun activities and interactive opportunities. For additional
information, please contact Sgt. Rebecca Cowan at 865-453-7310 ext. 3001. The
Kid’s Police Camp gives young men and women (11-14 years of age) an opportunity to
learn basic police skills in a safe, organized and structured environment.
Planned activities include self-defense, safety with firearms, police radio
procedures, fingerprinting and many other duties performed by police officers.
Campers will also take part in practical exercises that simulate
situations such as searching buildings and stopping vehicles. Registration is
limited. Applications are available at the police department. For additional information, contact Sgt. Rebecca Cowan at
865-453-7310, ext. 3001.
S.T.O.P. Program Goes On The Road
Severe
Traffic
Offender
Patrol,
or
STOP,
is a new program with a new police vehicle (see photo). “The main goal of the
program,” says SPD Chief Don Myers, “is to reduce the potential for aggressive
driving in our City, ultimately improving the safety of our roads for everyone.”
The new Dodge Charger is a steel blue/gray with subdued police
identification and equipped with standard emergency equipment such as a siren
and blue lights (located inside the front and rear windows, and front and rear
grill areas). “The vehicle does not look like a standard patrol car,” says SPD
Sgt. Matt Ayers, who was instrumental in starting the new program. “This enables
officers to respond to situations such as reports of an aggressive driver,
without the alleged aggressive driver being aware of the officer’s initial
appearance.” The vehicle is funded in part by a US Department of Justice grant
and will be used in various capacities, including directed patrol situations
such as DUI and drug enforcement.
Sevierville Police Department Community
Resources Handbook
The Sevierville Police Department (SPD) recently completed a comprehensive handbook of law enforcement related information. The Community Resources Handbook is currently available at the Sevierville Police Department, City Hall, and on the City’s website (www.seviervilletn.org, select Sevierville Police Department Website at bottom left to find the SPD home page), and at the Sevierville Police Department. The 46-page handbook includes information about the SPD and our programs, and additional information on the following topics: home security; identity theft; vehicle security; and disaster preparedness. A law enforcement and local government phone directory is also included. The handbook is the work of SPD Sgt. Matt Ayers and fellow Community Oriented Police Officers.
