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CHIEF Star Newsletter, March 2009
Free 5.11 Pants • SHOT Show • Free Radio Batteries
Twitter Top 10 • Streamlight • New ANSI 207 Vests
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Free Pants! 5.11 Khakis Closeout

Buy 2, Get 1 Free!
We are closing out our 5.11 Tactical Covert Khakis, and that means free pants for you. While supplies last, when you buy 2 pairs of 5.11 Covert Khakis, you'll get a third pair free.

Available in Oak, Birch, Walnut, this closeout special is limited to stock on-hand and ends when we run out of these great, functional pants.

Get your free 5.11 khakis before they're all gone – call your CHIEF Account Manager at (888) 588-8569 or order online »

SHOT Show Recap

SHOT Show 2009 was bigger and better than ever, and PoliceOne was there to cover every moment of it. Check out their SHOT Show 2009 recap for the scoop on the newest products unveiled at SHOT Show, the latest from vendors, and videos from all over the show.

Free Radio Batteries thru Mar. 31

Last Chance for a CHIEF Exclusive!
Thru Mar. 31, buy 6 of the same Multiplier battery, get 1 more free. Buy 10 of the same Multiplier battery, get 2 more free. All batteries must be same item and sold at regular price. Cannot be used with discounts or promo codes. Order online or call (888) 588-8569.

February's Top 10 Twitter Stories

All the News That Fits... in 140 Characters
Public Safety Agencies nationwide are on Twitter – is yours? Keep up with news and more:

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February's Top 10 Twitter Stories

Emergency Responder Rehabilitation - U.S. Fire Administration Blog Tweet | Link
Economic stimulus includes $3.77B for state, local law enforcement - PoliceOne Tweet | Link
Photo Gallery: Uniquely Colored Fire Apparatus - FireLink Tweet | Link
Using satellites to find bin Laden - Gannett News Service (via Army Times) Tweet | Link
The Importance of Continuing Education for Cops - PoliceLink Tweet | Link
Military uses social networking to reach public - AP (via Military Times) Tweet | Link
Stimulus plan earmarks funding for fire service - FireRescue1 Tweet | Link
A guide to personal survival basics - CorrectionsOne Tweet | Reading an inmate, Link | Countermeasures, Link
The Army's New Anti-Sniper Technology - Fast Company Tweet | Link
Understanding the new NIJ body armor standard - PoliceOne Tweet | Link

Vendor Spotlight: Streamlight

When it comes to public safety, the right gear is essential. But what's the story behind the companies who design and produce the equipment you rely on every day?

Every month, the CHIEF Star highlights one of our 300 vendors to tell you more about their history, their products, and their commitment to serving you. We call it our "Vendor Spotlight". Look for it in each month's newsletter, or find them online at any time at CHIEFsupply.com/resources/vendors.

March's Vendor Spotlight: Streamlight
When it comes to lighting, no one sets the bar higher than Streamlight®. With over 110 patents, Streamlight never stops developing and testing better lighting technologies, and all for one reason: to ensure that public safety professionals on the ground have the toughest, most reliable lights they can carry. Full story »

Most Popular Streamlight Product:
Streamlight Rechargeable Stinger Flashlight

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25%-90% off Clearance Items

March Featured Close-out
CMC Rescue Standard Aluminum Locking D Carabiner
Special Clearance Price Only $8.99
An inexpensive, standard-size aluminum carabiner for the user needing a compact carabiner for personal use.
Get this deal online »

This and many more close-out items are available now, in our CHIEFsupply.com Clearance Sale. Quantities are limited, all sales final. Save 25% to 90%, only while supplies last!

More great clearance savings:

Vanmark Dale Earnhardt Figurine, Celebration $55.00 Only $6.88
Defense Technology 5.5% PepperMace Aerosol Projector, MK-7 Stream w/ Key Ring, .35-oz. $12.99 Only $9.99
Ridge Outdoors 8-Inch Air-Tac Side-zip Steel Toe Boots, Men Only $94.99
Blauer 6045 Ike-Length Reversible Wind Breaker, Dark Navy/ Hi-Viz Yellow $99.99 Only $54.99
5.11 Tactical Short-sleeve Ripstop Nylon Tactical Shirt, Men $45.99 Only $29.99
CHIEF Clearance Sale »

Upcoming Tradeshows

Stay informed! Visit our Public Safety Tradeshows listing for upcoming events and conventions. Keep up with the latest information and advancements in the Fire/Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism industries.

Grant News by Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants

February Recap - Public Safety Grants

For the Fire Service, March means that we're almost at the kick-off date for applications to the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). The exact opening date is yet to be announced, but the more time you spend preparing now, the more you can hit the ground running when AFGP opens for applications. Visit our AFGP section for an overview of last year's program (but remember that guidelines change year to year), and also turn to our AFGP Resources area for tips and guidelines for the Fire Service's most popular grant program. We'll be updating this information as we receive details on the 2009 AFG Program.

Open Grants See All »

Fire/Rescue & EMS, Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP&S) - Deadline March 6, 2009, 5 p.m. ET
Fire/Rescue & EMS, E-ONE Tell Your Story Fire Truck Grant Contest - Deadline March 30, 2009
Law Enforcement & Corrections, Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program - Deadline March 4, 2009, 8 p.m. ET
Law Enforcement & Corrections, Federal Surplus Real Property Conveyance Program Corrections Facility and Law Enforcement Purposes - Deadline ONGOING

CHIEF Grants Seminars See All »

Our last seminar for the season is sold out! Stay tuned to CHIEF Grants for new seminar listings.

What is a CHIEF Grants Seminar?
Learn more about how our 2-day grant training seminars will help your department write winning grant applications:
• Learn about National Seminars »
• Learn about Agency-Hosted Seminars »

Grant News See All »

Awards for FY2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) Announced
From CHIEF Grants - February 28, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced further awards for the Fiscal Year 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP), awarding grants to fire departments nationwide... 2008 AFGP Awards Center

Awards for the 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Announced
From CHIEF Grants - February 28, 2008
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced further awards for the Fiscal Year 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER), awarding grants to fire departments nationwide... 2008 SAFER Awards

P1 Exclusive: Economic Stimulus Includes $3.77 Billion for State, Local Law Enforcement
From PoliceOne - February 18, 2009
President Barack Obama has signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a $787 billion economic stimulus package within which there is roughly $3.77 billion for state and local law enforcement assistance programs. About a third of the total price for the stimulus package comes from tax cuts, the other two-thirds represent spending aimed at saving and/or creating 3.5 million jobs over the next two years... More

Support for Keeping FEMA in DHS Grows
From Firehouse.com - February 17, 2009
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins R-Maine., has released a series of documents showing that support for keeping FEMA within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to grow... More

Congress Opens Secrets to Local First Responders
From Officer.com - February 4, 2009
Terrorists could be lurking in some American town, but the local sheriff or fire chief might be left in the dark about the threat because he can't easily access information classified by the Feds in Washington. That scenario could change under legislation passed by the House Tuesday to reduce overclassification of threat information... More

Secretary Napolitano Appoints Dora Schriro as Special Advisor on ICE and Detention and Removal
From DHS - February 4, 2009
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today her appointment of Dora Schriro as her Special Advisor on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Detention & Removal. This is a new position created by Secretary Napolitano to focus exclusively on the significant growth in immigration detention over the last five years, and to focus on the arrest priorities at ICE... More

FY 2008 FP&S Grants Program Guidance, FAQs and Applicant Tutorial Posted
From DHS - February 2, 2009
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program Office has posted the Program Guidance, FAQs and Applicant Tutorial for the FY 2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S). Applicants are strongly encouraged to review these materials.