GACP 3rd Quarter Newsletter 2018 2018_3rdQuarterNews_Published062918

GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE Online Quarterly News 3rd Quarter - 2018 Message from the President As I write this column it simply amazes me as to just how fast a year goes by. Perhaps it is because this year was so busy, or perhaps it is because I keep get- ting older! Regardless, my year is ending and this will be my final newsletter as your GACP President. Speaking of newsletters, back in January our members were surveyed to determine the future direction of this newsletter. The feedback we received overwhelmingly supported the need for more input from the membership and greater focus on job-related topics. Therefore, beginning with this newsletter, articles submitted by some of our members will be featured. Inside This Issue Assistant Executive Director’s Message…. 4 2018/19 GACP Goals……………………………….…. 6 GBI NIBRS Certification……………………………. 8 The 2018 Summer Training Conference in Savannah is only days away, yet is shaping up quite nicely. Your GACP staff has been working very hard behind the scenes to make certain that our conference runs smoothly and quality training is in place. As you know, there will be some changes in the usual structure of the conference. A new luncheon arrangement will take the place of the normal Tuesday evening banquet and if our numbers are correct, it is expected to be a full house. The installation of Executive Board officers will occur at this luncheon so we expect that our attendees will wear appropri- ate business attire (suit, sport coat, tie, etc.). However, I am requesting all law enforcement attendees to please wear their dress uniforms & conference name badge to this event. We will take a group photograph of all attendees at this luncheon. Candidates for 4th Vice President………….. 10 In Case You Missed It……..…………………………. 12 Reentry Initiative Provides Employment —City of Atlanta…………………………………………... 14 We are also very excited to announce that after some very hard work at the State Capitol by our Executive Director, and with the assistance of some key legislators, additional funding is now available for partial reimbursement of both our Summer and Winter Training Conference Programs! Save the Date……………………………………………….. 18 Job Postings…………...……………………………….….... 20 Parole Board News……………………………….….... 22 New Laws………………..……………………….…………… 25 GACP General Counsel Corner………………. 27 Police Chief Issues —Carry Reciprocity Gun Law………………………………………………………... 34 We are confident this increase will help our member law enforcement agencies, particularly those with fewer access to financial resources. The reimbursement amount last year was $203.49, and this year that amount has nearly doubled to $401.80. However, there are certain conditions to qualify for the reimbursement and that information will be provided in the reimbursement instructions available on the conference app and on the GACP website. First and foremost, attendees must attend at least 18 hours of the 20 training hours offered. (Continued on Next Page) www.gachiefs.com • Page 1 • 3rd Quarter Newsletter