Associate Jul/Aug 2014

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reetings! As I write this article, I hope you are enjoying the summer

season, making memories with family and friends, taking some

well-deserved vacation time and have been doing things that you feel

passionate about. It is important for us to find quality ways to recharge

our batteries. When we are revitalized, we can accomplish our work

and pursue the goals we have set for ourselves, both personally and

professionally.

Speaking of memories, I am extremely proud and happy to report

that the

FBINAA 50th Annual Training Conference

in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania, was a huge success in every sense of the word. This year’s

Conference theme,

“One Mission, One Focus, One Family”

was well

received by the attendees, family and guests. I would like to express my

heartfelt thanks to all of the graduates and their family members who

attended the conference in our Nation’s birthplace. Conference Chair

Patrick Davis

, and Co-Chairs,

Joseph Gleason

and

Michael McLaughlin

(Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter President and 1st Vice President respec-

tively), as well as all of the Eastern PA Chapter Committee Chairs and

members, delivered on their promise to make this year’s Conference an

inspiring and fun-filled experience for all. Many classic memories will

go down in history, due to the quick wit, humor and class of our highly

esteemed Conference Emcee,

Paul Butler

(South Carolina Chapter

Secretary/Treasurer and Chief Deputy, Horry County Sheriff’s Office,

SC). Days after the conference ended, I kept smiling as I recalled many

of Paul’s comments. I continue to be inspired as I think about all of

the special things that happened in the “City of Brotherly Love”, and

I wondered how many others were motivated by their experiences as

well. In all seriousness, Annual Conferences are an enormous, multi-

year effort by countless individuals. Additional thanks must be given to

the 2014 FBINAA Executive Board members and the entire Executive

Office Staff Team who worked tirelessly to assure that everyone had an

outstanding time. Our hard-working Conference planners and many

FBI employees, who performed countless hours of service on behalf of

the FBINAA, cannot be overstated. Furthermore, we are indebted to

SAC

Ed Hanko

, FBI – Philadelphia Division and Philadelphia Police

Commissioner

Charles Ramsey

and their respective staff members, for

their ongoing collaboration and cooperation which added to the suc-

cess of the Conference. In addition, the continuous hours of planning,

staffing and financial support demonstrated by the Chapters within

Section IV, also resulted in the Conference’s success. We also appreci-

ate the contributions of every Association Alliance Sponsor during the

Annual Conferences, as well as through various FBINAA programs

throughout the year. Through their assistance and unwavering support,

we are truly thankful to all of our Association Alliance Sponsors.

One of this year’s Conference highlights included FBI Director

James Comey

’s address to our delegation. The members were reassured

to hear Director Comey pledge his ongoing support of the FBI Nation-

al Academy program. The Director said it was his intention to continue

to update the facilities in Quantico and he made a commitment to

shake the hand of each and every FBI National Academy graduate. He

also shared his dedication to the entire law enforcement community.

We are sincerely grateful to have Director Comey’s continuous support

and invaluable leadership, as we continue to carry out the mission and

goals of the FBINAA!

by President Laurie Cahill

Conference Memories

There were many training opportunities that surrounded the

theme of

“Officer Wellness”

during the conference. I am proud to re-

port that many of the session’s instructors were our very own National

Academy graduates. The training and networking opportunities were

limitless throughout the program and it is our belief that this will be a

conference to be long remembered.

One of our continuing goals is to increase the number of FBI

National Academy graduates who attend and participate in our Annual

Conferences, which are wonderful ways to reconnect and receive the

most up-to-date training in our profession. Even if you are unable to

attend the Annual Conferences, I urge you to stay connected to your

local FBINAA Chapter and become involved in activities and events

that are within your region. The abundance of outstanding training and

networking opportunities are within your reach if you stay involved

within your Chapter. I have made it a priority this year to visit many

Chapter Conferences/Retrainers and have been astounded at the ex-

ceptional level of instruction and fellowship that occurs all across our

Association. Keep up the great work and continue to offer your training

events to other law enforcement officers within your area. This will go

a long way to promote the FBINAA to officers who may not be aware

of the National Academy program or the unique opportunity it brings

for excellent local training. Please stay tuned for additional training op-

portunities that the FBINAA will be offering in the near future.

Once again, I would like to thank you, our valued members, for

all that you continue do for the citizens which you serve and those

within our own law enforcement family. Following the theme of our

Conference, we must take care of our own so that we can take care of

others. I wish you and your family members continuing good health

and safety always! Thank You and May God Bless You, All!

Laurie Cahill

2014

President

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