Kronos
12-23-2008, 10:18 AM
Now that the deputy received this premier training from our Nation’s highest law enforcement agency, the FBI, can we expect him to utilize his newly attained skills in the field and helping those victims, witness and suspects he spoke of? Or will he continue to fight crime in the comfort of the news camera? This ‘training’ is a great resume builder, but it is nothing to brag about- Jake is also a graduate. This training requires participation and it is not entail a pass or fail curriculum. As far as the physical fitness, that is no great feet other than a southerner being exposed to the extreme cold. As we were told, many times, the sheriff requires his deputies to be in top shape! I would have impressed if an actual investigator who deals with victims, witnesses, and suspects had attended this over rated “seminar” instead of a talking head who bloviates the sheriff’s office. Make sure your yearly dues are current; joining this elite club entitles you to a monthly meal.
Richland Deputy Graduates FBI Academy
Richland County (WLTX) - After 12 weeks of intense at the FBI Academy, Lt. Chris Cowan is back in action with the Richland County Sheriff's Department. You've probably seen him here on News19 before as Cowan is one of the law enforcement agents who work with the media on important stories. But as we found out, his absence from your screen may make your community better.
News19: What have you done for the past 11 weeks?
"They take your body fat content, your weight, your age, your height, what you're eating and they kind of assess that," explains Lt. Cowan, about his recent activity, "Rappeling, climbing up rock faces, going over obstacles - it was cold the day we did that." And that was just the physical part of Lt. Cowan's time at the National Academy. "We talked about everything from the oath that we took to court cases that are going on right now, and how they apply to us and how we can better serve our communities," he says. Those communities are really what the academy strives to serve, and their focus is what agents can learn about serving you better."Law enforcement across the world is dealing with the same issues, the same problems, we're fighting the same battles; but people do them differently," explains Cowan. His class included 258 officers from all over the country, as well as 26 international. Cowan says, "It was a huge honor to represent the sheriff and the Sheriff's Department and Richland County."
How does this help them help you?
Cowan says he brought back new tactics for investigations. "How you can better utilize your time with victims, with witnesses, with suspects," he explains. He says the academy focused on an area that the sheriff's department excels: community involvement. Cowan says it's simple: their mission is never done. "We have to continue to listen to the community, and continue to work with the community and continue to develop new ways to fight crime," Cowan says. Sheriff Leon Lott is also a graduate of the program, as well as four other members of the sheriff's department.Some of the classes focus on leadership, legal issues and ways to deal with terrorism.
Richland Deputy Graduates FBI Academy
Richland County (WLTX) - After 12 weeks of intense at the FBI Academy, Lt. Chris Cowan is back in action with the Richland County Sheriff's Department. You've probably seen him here on News19 before as Cowan is one of the law enforcement agents who work with the media on important stories. But as we found out, his absence from your screen may make your community better.
News19: What have you done for the past 11 weeks?
"They take your body fat content, your weight, your age, your height, what you're eating and they kind of assess that," explains Lt. Cowan, about his recent activity, "Rappeling, climbing up rock faces, going over obstacles - it was cold the day we did that." And that was just the physical part of Lt. Cowan's time at the National Academy. "We talked about everything from the oath that we took to court cases that are going on right now, and how they apply to us and how we can better serve our communities," he says. Those communities are really what the academy strives to serve, and their focus is what agents can learn about serving you better."Law enforcement across the world is dealing with the same issues, the same problems, we're fighting the same battles; but people do them differently," explains Cowan. His class included 258 officers from all over the country, as well as 26 international. Cowan says, "It was a huge honor to represent the sheriff and the Sheriff's Department and Richland County."
How does this help them help you?
Cowan says he brought back new tactics for investigations. "How you can better utilize your time with victims, with witnesses, with suspects," he explains. He says the academy focused on an area that the sheriff's department excels: community involvement. Cowan says it's simple: their mission is never done. "We have to continue to listen to the community, and continue to work with the community and continue to develop new ways to fight crime," Cowan says. Sheriff Leon Lott is also a graduate of the program, as well as four other members of the sheriff's department.Some of the classes focus on leadership, legal issues and ways to deal with terrorism.