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U.S. Cops Training New Iraqi Police Force

"The sooner those guys are equipped and trained, the sooner our men and women can be brought home!"
The challenge: Training thousands of Iraqi police recruits, despite having no equipment, and creating a self-sufficient police force that helps our soldiers finish the job and come home.

The solution: Does your agency have equipment it's ready to retire? Donate it! Help Fresno police officer Mike Harris in his efforts to train and provide equipment to the new Iraqi police force: Operation Soldier - Brotherhood of The Badge Project. You can also help support by contributing cash funds.

Want to help? Email Mike Harris at mikeharris52@hotmail.com

What is it?
Since 2004, Detective Michael Harris of the Fresno Police Department has worked with police officers in the U.S. and Iraq to equip Iraqi police officers. From ballistic vests to batons, utility belts to radios, Det. Harris has been key in getting these officers the equipment they need to serve as police officers in this fledgling democracy.

Learn more about the Brotherhood of The Badge Project:
   • Operation Soldier - Brotherhood of The Badge Project
   • Calif. Police, U.S. Troops Equip Iraqis - Military.com
   • Operation Soldier - Proudly Supporting The United States Military
   • Iraqi, American police form partnership
   • Video of Brotherhood of The Badge Trip to Iraq: Courtesy KFSN Channel 30 (ABC) Affiliate

Grant-Writing Training in Sunny Seattle

And no, "Sunny Seattle" isn't a typo
When you hear "Seattle", do you think of rain? And more rain? With a bit more rain tomorrow?

If so, we're going to let you in on a CHIEF Star-exclusive secret: Seattle in the summer is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It's warm, vibrant with things to do, and, yes, even sunny.

What better place for our next CHIEF Grants Seminar?
Check out Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, the Space Needle, Pike Place Market and more... all while getting two days of the best public safety grant writing training in the country.

Our next CHIEF Grants Seminar is Aug. 29-30. Get a jump on 2006 and 2007 grants – and take in Seattle before the rain comes back too.

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Other 2006-2007 seminars:
  • Oct. 23-24, Chicago, IL
  • Dec. 7-8, Nashville, TN
  • Jan. 9-10, San Diego, CA
  • Jan. 30-31, Dallas, TX

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Through Aug. 31, you'll save $5 on 5.11 Undergear! 5.11 Undergear is perfect for keeping you cool under your gear.

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Grant News By Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants Consultant

2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Awards Just Around the Corner
(From CHIEF Grants, July 6, 2006)
The Notices of Funds Availability (NOFA) for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) is currently awaiting signatures at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Once this document is signed, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) will begin releasing the anticipated "10 questions" and asking for "1199a updates". Award rounds will begin in August. Now is the time to start weekly or daily checking your emails and online applications for communications from DHS or fire grant support. If you receive a communication from them, respond to their requests in a timely manner. Don't forget to update your profiles and check your filters: set them to ensure emails from DHS or fire grant support are getting through to your email address.

2006 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Application Period Opens Soon
(From CHIEF Grants, July 6, 2006)
$25 million dollars up for grabs! Start preparing now for your 2006 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant application. Opening in late August, now is the time to begin preparation for this DHS grant program. Targeted age groups for this grant are children under age 14 and senior adults over age 65. CHIEF Grants fire consultant, Kurt Bradley, has several different traditional fire prevention programs and several new approaches for this program. Smoke Detector, Education programs, Fire Prevention Trailers and Arson Task Force funding are all eligible for this program. Contact Kurt now to get started on conducting the mandatory risk assessment that must accompany any successful application to this program. Learn more about FP & S »

Mandatory Full NIMS Complaince Date Is Less Than 90 Days Away... Are You Ready?
(From CHIEF Grants, July 6, 2006)
On Oct. 1, 2006, your agency MUST be in full compliance with all stated 2005-2006 mandatory NIMS requirements, in order to remain eligible to apply for Federal DHS grant money. Are you in compliance? See what those requirements are and get started now by going to the NIMS Integration Center and reading the latest compliance requirements. NIMS Integration Center »

CEDAP Reopens for Applications in August
(From CHIEF Grants, July 6, 2006)
The popular Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) reopens for applications in August. Don't miss your chance to get in on this exceptional program that has no matching costs. See if you are eligible and let Margaret or Kurt help you, as they did many of the current winners. Contact Kurt & Margaret for CEDAP Application Help »

ONDCP Award Letters Released
(From CHIEF Grants, June 29, 2006)
Did your agency apply for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Counterdrug Technology Transfer Program? If so, check your application at the program website, epgctac.com.

CHIEF Grants Helps Police and Sheriff Departments Win ONDCP Awards
(From CHIEF Grants, June 29, 2006)
Margaret Stark, Law Enforcement & Corrections Grant Consultant for CHIEF Grants, has helped law enforcement agencies nationwide win equipment under the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Counterdrug Technology Transfer Program. Equipment awards include night vision, audio surveillance and more. Did Margaret Stark help you win an ONDCP award? If so, please contact her at (800) 992-0272 or mstark@chiefsupply@com.

Final CEDAP Phase II Awardees Announced - View Awardees List* (PDF format)
(From CEDAP/The Responder Knowledge Base, June 20, 2006)
The Responder Knowledge Base has released the final list of Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) Phase II Awardees. CHIEF Grants helped hundreds of police, fire and EMS agencies across the U.S. gain awards of much-needed high-tech equipment, such as AMKUS rescue tools, night vision equipment, thermal imaging devices, radio interoperability switches, video detective software etc. Download and view the list in Adobe PDF format »

NIMS Integration Center and Emergency Management Institute Release New Online Training Course on NIMS Resource Management
(From NIMS Integration Center, June 5, 2006)
Incident Managers: go online for interactive, Web-based training that will help you establish NIMS-related systems that will help you get the resources you need to respond to an emergency or disaster...