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National Law Enforcement Exploring Conference
Be On the Lookout
Tuesday July 20, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
MAKING A DIFFERENCE AS NATIONAL YOUTH REP
by Explorer Commander Ryan J.
Taylor
When I first joined the Explorer
program, I wasn’t at all sure
about what the National Youth
Representative did. All I knew was
the candidates gave speeches,
they spoke at the Career Fair,
we voted for them… and then we
never heard from them again.
One of the biggest concerns I
had while running to represent
explorers
in
our
national
leadership, was that I wanted to
make sure the promises I made
in my speeches were promises I
kept. I wanted to have an impact
during my two years in office, and
I believe I have.
After I found out I’d won the
election, I was ecstatic! I remember
my advisor Jason Campbell and
me jumping around like lunatics
and celebrating with our post that
night. We worked together for
months on everything from the
Ryan J. Taylor, Explorer Commander
speech to the uniform, and I could
never have done it without his help.
We were on top of the world!
Let me tell you what it is like being
the National Youth Representative,
as nothing could have prepared
me for being part of all the work
that goes on behind the scenes to
run the national program.
One of the most important jobs of
the National Youth Representative
was meeting with as many explorers
around the country as I could. For
example, this New Jersey born and
bred explorer traveled to Texas,
where I participated in the Texas
State Law Enforcement Exploring
Competition.
I also had the privilege to visit
a number of federal training
academies. My first visit was to the
Federal Law Enforcement Training
Center in Glynco, Georgia. I had
an amazing time witnessing the
preparation federal agent trainees
go through. I also attended the
DEA sponsored National Law
Enforcement Exploring Leadership
Academy in Quantico, Virginia,
where for a week I participated
in training classes and physical
exercises that the DEA Special
Agent trainees go though. This
was one of the most educational
trips I have ever taken.
The following week I was part of
a group of explorers who attended
the U.S. Army Military Police
sponsored NLEE Leadership
Academy in Fort Leonard Wood,
Missouri. They showed us what it
was like for privates going through
Army basic training, with a very
hands-on program. Throughout
the training we truly learned
the importance of teamwork,
dedication, and discipline. By the
time the week was over, we had
all developed a sense of family
and of lifelong friendships formed.
Hooah!
One of the highlights of being the
National Youth Representative is
working with the great people on
the National Committee. I could not
have asked for a better team to be
part of. They are all extraordinarily
dedicated to the Explorer program,
and everyone committed a great
deal of time and effort to improve
the program and organization.
Remembering Robert Quarello, 2010 Advisor of the Year
The
National
Law
Enforcement Advisor of the
Year Award is presented to
post advisors who have
demonstrated exemplary
service and dedication to their
local exploring post, and have
distinguished themselves in
their careers and personal
lives. Bob Quarello certainly
met these standards.
Unfortunately, this year’s
ceremony is mixed with
sadness as Bob unexpectedly
passed away June 28th, just
a month before he was to
receive this important award.
“When I told him he had
won, he was speechless,”
said Kasey Groenewold,
Associate Advisor of Minier
(Illinois) Police Explorers.
Bob had been involved with
Law Enforcement Exploring
for over forty years. As a
young adult, he developed
a passion was for police
work and for helping people.
Growing up next to the local
park police headquarters,
Bob developed a relationship
see Quarello page 5
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2010 National Youth
Representative
Candidates
TODAY’S SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JULY 20
6:00 A.M.
Pistol Competition bus departs (breakfast on bus)
7:00 A.M.—8:00 AM.
Student Center)
Breakfast
Woodruff/Brittain/The Edge
7:00 AM.
Kristopher Kruse
Post #2267
Clermont, FL
Pistol Competition bus departs (breakfast on bus)
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
7:30 AM.
Headquarters Opens
Wenn Student Center, 321
7:30 AM.
Steering Committee Breakfast
Wenn Student Center, Ferst Place
8:00 A.M.
Pistol Competition bus departs
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
8:00 A.M.—9:30 AM.
SEMINARS
Leadership
Architecture East, 123
Bombing Investigations; Bomber Behavior Analysis
Howey Physics, L1
First Responder to Digital Evidence
Howey Physics, L2
Profiling Concepts
Howey Physics, L3
Cyber Crime
Howey Physics, L4 Protecting Our Nation’s Transportation System
Howey Physics, L5 In A Post 9-11 Environment—The Federal Air Marshal Service
8:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS
Air Pistol Competition
Bike Policing Competition
Student Center)
North Ave North Gym
Curran Deck (Bike Storage in
Kelsy Taylor
Post #521
Bakersfield, CA
(Dining Halls)
Student Center)
James A. McKinney V
Post #5021
Des Moines, IA
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
West Side Activity Room)
Drill Competition
O’Keefe Gym
N.E.V.O.C.
Upper Physics Building (Pkng Lot W21)
Police Physical Performance Test
Instructional Center Lawn
Sample Written Examination
Boggs, B-6
8:00-6:00 P.M.
TEAM COMPETITIONS (Orientations)
Couch Building
Arrest and Search
Bomb Threat Response
Burglary in Progress
Crime Prevention
Crime Scene Search
Domestic Crisis Intervention
Emergency Field First Aid
Hostage Negotiation
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Question
Shoot/Don’t Shoot
Traffic Accident Investigation
Traffic Stop
White Collar Crime
9:00 A.M.
Pistol Competition bus departs
of the
“What’s your favorite
cop movie”
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
Student Center)
9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
Career Fair
Wenn Student Center Ballroom
9:00 A.M.—6:00 P.M.
Cop Shop
Wenn Student Center Piedmont
9:00 A.M.—5:00 P.M.
Basketball/Volleyball (Courts 5&6) Campus Rec Center
9:00 A.M.—11:00 A.M.
Advisor Seminars (Building Your Post Program)
Student Center Theater
10:00 A.M.
Pistol Competition bus departs
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
Student Center)
10:00 A.M.—11:30 AM.
SEMINARS
Protect Yourself: Self Defense Architecture East, 123
Fugitive Investigation
College of Computing, 16
Gangs
D.M. Smith, 105
Mail Fraud
Howey Physics, L2
Narcotics Trafficking and Interdiction
Howey Physics, L4
Personal Health and Wellness
Howey Physics, L5
11:30 AM.
Pistol Competition bus departs (lunch on bus)
11:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
Student Center)
Lunch
Woodruff/Brittain/The Edge
12:30 P.M.
(Dining Halls)
Pistol Competition bus departs
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
Student Center)
1:30 P.M.
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
Pistol Competition bus departs
Student Center)
1:30 P.M.—3:00 P.M.
SEMINARS
Leadership
Van Leer, W200
Bombing Investigations; Bomber Behavior Analysis
Instructional Center, 205
First Responder to Digital Evidence
Howey Physics, L2
Profiling Concepts
Howey Physics, L3
Cyber Crime
Howey Physics, L4 Protecting Our Nation’s Transportation System
Howey Physics, L5
DAY
In A Post 9-11 Environment—The Federal Air Marshal Service
2:00 P.M.—4:00 P.M.
Advisor Seminars (National Program Policies & Guidelines)
Student Center Theater
2:30 P.M.
Pistol Competition bus departs
Ferst Drive Bus Area (at Wenn
Student Center)
Jordan Reed
Post 740
Forsyth County, GA
Movie: Cop Out
Review:
“Neat movie! All the guns, all the
shooting, all the fighting!”
Luke Hernandez
Post 878
Stuart, FL
Movie: Bad Boys 2
Review:
“Action-packed! Shows cop work
and all that is involved in planning. Will Smith and Martin Lewis.”
Leslie Anderson
Post 457
El Dorado County,
CA
Movie:
Supertroopers
“Hilarious, funny, and terrific! You’ve
got to see it!”
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3:00 P.M.—5:00 P.M.
Basketball/Volleyball (Courts 3—6)
Campus Rec Center
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
SEMINARS
Protect Yourself: Self Defense
College of Computing, 16
Fugitive Investigation
College of Computing, 17
Gangs
Instructional Center, 205
Mail Fraud
Howey Physics, L2
Narcotics Trafficking and Interdiction
Howey Physics, L4
Personal Health and Wellness
Howey Physics, L3
4:00 P.M.—7:30 P.M.
General Use Rec Time
Campus Rec Center
(Competition Pool and Diving Well)
Post Leader Check Explorers in At front desk: identified by wristband
4:00 P.M.—9:00 P.M.
General Use Rec Time
Campus Rec Center
(Leisure Pool: Water slide closes at 8pm)
Post Leader Check Explorers in At front desk: identified by wristband
5:00 P.M.—9:45 P.M.
General Use Rec Time
Campus Rec Center
(Court 5 & 6 & Auxiliary Gym)
Post Leader Check Explorers in At front desk identified: by wristband
5:00 P.M.—7:00 P.M.
Dinner
Woodruff/Brittain/The Edge
9:30 P.M.—11:30 P.M.
Dance-Jump Club
Midnight
Day concludes
(Dining Halls)
Alexander Memorial Coliseum
(Freshman Gym)
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REGISTRATION, OPENING SHOW HIGHLIGHT FIRST DAY IN ATLANTA
The 2010 Law Enforcement
Exploring Conference got off to
an exciting start here in Atlanta
yesterday as thousands of Explorers
from all over the country took over
the sprawling Georgia Tech campus.
In addition to registering for the
conference,
Explorers
became
acclimated to the campus, found
out where the competitions would
be held, and enjoyed a fine cookout
– even if it was indoors due to the
bleak weather forecast. The day
concluded with the opening show,
featuring remarks by Georgia Lt. Gov.
Casey Cagle.
Today of course the conference
really starts with a full slate of
competitions, seminars and a host
of other activities. Throughout the
day, Explorers will be taking part in
individual events like the air pistol
and bike policing competitions,
and team events like the arrest and
search, bomb threat response, and
burglary in process. The competition
will be fierce and it will culminate on
Friday evening at the closing show
when the awards will be given out to
the top individuals and teams.
In addition to the competitions,
Explorers will also have the
opportunity to take advantage of
the many amenities on the Georgia
Tech campus like the world-class
recreation center located a few yards
Quarell
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with many of the officers and assisted with the
organization of the Pekin, Illinois, Police Exploring
Post, as well as providing leadership to other
posts in the area, including the Delavan and
Manito Police Explorer Posts.
At the time of his death, he served as the
advisor for Exploring Post 7 sponsored by the
Minier Police Department. Over the years,
Bob was very instrumental in helping many
explorers advance their law enforcement
careers with local, state, and federal agencies
and in helping to pioneer many Exploring
programs in Illinois. In addition, he was one
the first certified instructors in Illinois for the
DARE program, and he was very active with
I-SEARCH, a youth fingerprinting system
used by law enforcement on cases of missing
children.
Bob and his wife Jane opened their home
for many Exploring events, and they gave
away from the student center. Believe
it or not, the facility even includes a
water slide! After dinner, the night
concludes with the traditional
Jump Club where Explorers will
have a chance to unwind and get
to know new friends. Without a
doubt, everyone will be leaving
Atlanta with at least a few dozen
more additions to their Facebook
pages.
countless hours of service to Exploring
throughout the region and around the country.
Working together, they supported Exploring
with many fundraisers and social activities
that have made a real difference.
Kasey Groenewold said that, “Bob’s heart
was as big as the universe and… a piece of
Bob is with every single person he touched.
Through Exploring, Bob’s legacy will continue
to live on.” Everyone in Exploring expresses
their heartfelt appreciation to Bob for his
tremendous commitment, and all of us send
our condolences to Jane and their daughter
Meredith who followed in her father’s footsteps
as a captain of the Minier Police Explorers.
Bob’s wife Jane and their daughter Meredith
accepted the Advisor of the Year Award on
behalf of Bob last night.
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Did you know?
The largest 10K race in the world - the annual Peachtree Road Race with
45,000 runners - is held in Atlanta each summer.
The second largest theatre organ in the nation - The Fox Theatre - is only
minutes from campus.
The oldest ballet company in the nation is the Atlanta Ballet.
The tallest escalator in the Southeast is at MARTA’s Peachtree Center
station. It is 192 feet.
2010 National
Law Enforcement
Exploring
Conference
Entertainment Night
Wednesday
July 21 - 7:30 pm
Alexander Memorial
Coliseum
Student Recreation Center
Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 8: 00 PM
Use of the Student Recreation Center is on
a shared basis with students and with other
conference participants. Participants will need
to show their room key or meal card when
entering.
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Deputy Sheriff Barry Bland
2009 Post Advisor of the Year
Deputy Sheriff Barry Bland
Since the Explorer Conference
is held every other year, it is
fitting that we recognize the
2009 Advisor of the Year for their
outstanding work with their post
now. Deputy Sheriff Barry Bland
won this coveted award last
year because of his outstanding
leadership of Explorer Post 606.
Many of you know Deputy Sheriff
Bland, as he has been active
with Explorers for 20 years and
has attended numerous Explorer
conferences.
Since the program’s inception
in Hanover County, Deputy Bland
has been a driving force behind
the success of Explorer Post
606, volunteering much of his
personal time to its development
and operation. However, Deputy
Bland does not see Explorer Post
606 merely as a program, but
as an opportunity to mentor and
lead future influential citizens
and encourage Explorers to go
on to successful careers in law
enforcement.
“The benefits to our agency
and community because of
Deputy Sheriff Bland has been
immeasurable over the years,”
said Sheriff Stuart Cook, who
heads the Hanover County
Sheriff’s office. “But the benefit
that stands out more than others
is that the Explorer movement
develops young leaders and
encourages the qualities of
leadership that will serve young
men and women in college and
in their future careers.”
The Post Advisor of the Year
award is sponsored by the
National Sheriffs’ Association.
Congratulations
Advisor
Bland!
Career Fair
Popular Tourist Attractions
Located in the Wenn Student Center,
Piedmont
The Fox Theatre
CNN Center
Georgia Aquarium
Six Flags Over Georgia
Monday Noon - 5 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday 9 - 5 p.m.
Friday 1 - 5 p.m.
Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
Turner Field
World of Coca-Cola
Zoo Atlanta
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