FBINAA JANFEB MAG.2019

ASSOCIATION PERSPECTIVE

Johnnie Adams

Dear Fellow Associates!

T he beginning of the year started with a couple of obstacles, first the government shut down postponed our Chapter Of- ficer Leadership Summit but it is back on track with representa- tives from all chapters arriving in Quantico during the weekend of March 9th. I know that their dedication and commitment will help to move our organization forward. We will be discussing the upcoming National Conferences, sharing best practices and talking about the importance of engagement. Engaging with our member- ship is a key focus of our organization and we are currently in the Beta testing phase of the new FBINAA Connect App . I would like thank Verizon Wireless for their generous support with this App. Without their generosity, we would not be able to bring this im- portant tool to our membership. The key features surrounding this App centers around communications. You will be able to engage with others in “group” discussions, and private chats similar to the standard messaging systems you see on most phones. News feeds will be current with up to date information and you will have ac- cess to upcoming training opportunities and events. We will have a resource library, which our members will contribute to in order to strengthen and share best practices, and we will post job openings for you to consider in your future endeavors. I believe this will bring us to another level to communicate with our membership. The government shutdown also affected the scheduling of our Africa/Middle East and our Latin American/Caribbean confer- ences. The FBI International Operations Division is working tire- lessly to get those back on track so that you can take advantage of these training opportunities and we will post themon our website as soon as we get the location and dates. Our Officer Resiliency, Safety andWellness program is in full swing and we are making a difference with our programs. Our first forum is set for March 7-8, 2019 and has over 125 attendees. The state of New Jersey recently adopted our program to train fellow officers on the four domains of mental, physical, social and spiri- tual wellbeing. Each of the trainers have gone through our pro- gram, which recently received the NCP Seal of Excellence from the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Certifi- cation Program. I have provided a link to their website and as you can see, they are like a National POST certification agency. Youmay have recently seen that the Executive Board voted to support the revisions that Congressman Bacon (R-Neb) proposed under the new LEOSA Reform Act . This is a Public Safety and Law Enforcement Safety matter, which we fully support to better pro- tect our communities and members. If you get the chance to visit the Academy check out the newHistory Wall of the National Acad- emy and Association just outside our National Office. Contact our Executive Director Howard Cook in advance to gain access to the facility. It truly highlights the growth and impact that the National Academy has given to our profession. http://iadlest-ncp.org/

Finally, I would ask that you take some time to renew your membership and to help us to grow our Association, this year marks the 25th year as an incorporated association and with your help, we can increase our numbers even further. Reach out, talk to a fellow session mate, friend or colleague, and urge them to take advantage of the benefits associated with being a member of “The World’s Strongest Law Enforcement Leadership Network.” Take care and stay safe!

Sincerely,

Johnnie Adams, President FBINAA Chief, Santa Monica College Police Department FBINA #222

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