Bergen County Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy

The following is a re-cap of Saturday March 18th Class.

0900 × 1000 hours – We had a Drill & Ceremony Class instructed by Sheriff’s Officer John Dilkes.

1000 × 1100 hours – We broke into two groups and took part in two Fire Grounds Training Exercises.

1100 × 1200 hours – We took part in Team Building/Leadership Exercises.

Great Job to all the Cadets and Squads!

If anyone has any questions and/or concerns about today’s class please contact me at aiula@bcsd.us

PLEASE NOTE****
It has been re-iterated again by Lt. Dave Moody the importance of everyone being in uniform. This means.

1. Always wear, unless otherwise directed by an Instructor your uniform to a Meeting. This means to wear your Black Boots, Blue BDU Pants, Belt, T-Shirts, Cover.

You can still wear your coats and sweatshirts. However, when there is a class be instructed every recruit must be wearing the same thing.

The Cadets that are adhering to all the rules and regulations of the Academy keep up the great work!

Due to an unforeseen emergent need for our Bureau of Criminal Investigation the (B.C.I. Tour) has been canceled and will be scheduled at a later date.

Wednesday Night will now be a Motivating Presentation from the United States Marine Corps own Sergeant Alexander High. Wednesday February 22nd at 6:45pm at the Bergen County Jail.

Below is some information about the United States Marine Corps.

We’ll see you there!

MARINES…

We make Marines. We win our nation’s battles. We develop quality citizens. These are the promises the Marine Corps makes to our nation and to our Marines. They are the reason for their demanding recruit training process. They form their reputation as America’s force in readiness and are honored through the reciprocal commitment, between the Marine and Marine Corps, expressed in their motto: SEMPER FIDELIS.

Semper Fidelis distinguishes the Marine Corps bond from any other. It goes beyond teamwork—it is a brotherhood that can always be counted on. Latin for “always faithful,” Semper Fidelis became the Marine Corps motto in 1883. It guides Marines to remain faithful to the mission at hand, to each other, to the Corps and to country, no matter what. Becoming a Marine is a transformation that cannot be undone, and Semper Fidelis is a permanent reminder of that. Once made, a Marine will forever live by the ethics and values of the Corps.

The Marine Mission.
The Marine Corps has been America’s expeditionary force in readiness since 1775. They are forward deployed to respond swiftly and aggressively in times of crisis. They are soldiers of the sea, providing forces and detachments to naval ships and shore operations. They are global leaders, developing expeditionary doctrine and innovations that set the example, and leading other countries’ forces and agencies in multinational military operations. These unique capabilities make them “First to Fight,” and our nation’s first line of defense.

The Marine Approach.
Every Marine is a rifleman, trained first as a disciplined warrior regardless of military occupational specialty. This training is key to their philosophy of maneuver warfare. Maneuver warfare combines operational positioning with firepower, demands agile forces capable of quick decision making, and employs the human elements of war—boldness, creativity, intelligence and the warrior spirit. Our combined arms approach multiplies the Marine Corps’ strengths by bringing our land, air and sea forces together to achieve every mission. This organization creates a scalable force with incomparable warfighting capabilities. It is the key to winning battles.

ENLISTED OATH
Marines pledge themselves completely to the Constitution of the United States. From the day they first raise their hand and throughout their honorable service, the oath every Marine takes is a promise and a reminder of their commitment to defend our nation and its interests.

HONOR
A code of personal integrity, honor guides those who do the right thing when no one is looking. It is not only a duty, but also a distinction, as those who possess honor are held in honor. It’s found in one’s beliefs, but exhibited through one’s actions. Marines are held to the highest of standards, ethically and morally. Marines are expected to act responsibly in a manner befitting the title they’ve earned.

COURAGE
When other principles are tested, it’s courage that prevents them from crumbling. It isn’t ignoring fear, but being stronger than fear. Courage is the guardian of all other values. It is there when times are toughest, when difficult decisions have to be made. It takes the form of mental, physical and ethical strength, and is found in the backbone of every Marine.

COMMITMENT
Commitment is the spirit of determination found in every Marine. It is what compels Marines to serve our nation and the Corps, and to continue on when others quit. Commitment doesn’t take breaks and it cannot be faked. It measures and proves one’s desire, dedication and faithfulness. Becoming a United States Marine represents the highest level of commitment.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns at aiula@bcsd.us

The Bergen County Sheriff’s Youth Law Enforcement Leadership Academy took part in a Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) Demonstration and Jail Tour tonight. Special Thanks to Captain Christopher Davies, Lieutenant Roy Young and Sergeant Michael Piromalli for taking time out of their busy schedule to instruct the Cadets.

Captain Christopher Davies instructed them on the functions of the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team and how it acts as a specialized resource with Corrections Officers trained to respond to diverse situations and emergencies within or outside the institutional setting. Furthermore, how the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team trains in various components such as cell extractions, riot control, hostage recovery, chemical agents, and high risk inmate transports. Cadets received an up close and personal look at all the tools that the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team may use in their duties. Such items include Pepper Ball Launchers, Non-Lethal Ammunitions, Oleoresin Capsicum Sprays, Tear Gas, Shields and Protective Wear.

Lieutenant Roy Young instructed them on the Bergen County Jail and how it serves the community as a central reception and processing center for pre-trial male and female adult detainees whose incarceration is necessary to ensure a court appearance. Cadets learned the history of the Bergen County Jail, Officer to Inmate ratios on duty, and the core functions that Correction Officers serve inside and outside the institution.

To end the class, all Cadets received a Jail Tour provided by Captain Christopher Davies, Lieutenant Roy Young and Sergeant Michael Piromalli.

If any Cadets have any questions that they failed to ask during the S.E.R.T. Demonstration and/or Jail Tour please email me at aiula@bcsd.us

The 2012 Class Schedule for the Bergen County Sheriff’s Youth Law Enforcement Leadership Academy has been posted.

Please remember that everything is tentative and subject to change.

I will be updating current scheduled events to show Locations, Attire, Instructors and any other information that may still be needed.

Please contact me with any questions and/or concerns at aiula@bcsd.us

Please Note*

• Uniforms for the Saturdays up at the Police Academy will always be P.T. Gear and Uniform.

• January 18th, February 22nd, May 23rd will require NO P.T. Gear

Attention all parents and Cadets:

It has been brought to my attention, on numerous occasions, that we are not getting the cooperation that we expect from the Cadets. Since the mandatory parents meeting, the Instructors of the BCSYLA have stressed over and over how important it is for ALL of the Cadets to simply check off, a minimum of one week in advance, as to whether they will be attending an event or not. At least 50% of all the cadets continually have failed to follow this simple rule. Failure to mark an attendance can lead to mismanagement of our Law Enforcement Staff. It is imperative that we properly staff our events, for the safety of the Cadets and to maintain an enriched program.

I will ask one last time, for everyone involved, to be responsible and maintain their attendance on Teampages, for all future events. Failure to follow this rule will eventually result in the cancellation of future events.

Thank you in advanced for your anticipated cooperation and I hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday season.