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APPRECIATION AWARDS: Congratulations to Lt. Michael Bracone and Inv. Jim Bolt for their awards. These officers were recognized for their dedication at the Anderson, Oconee & Pickens County Law Enforcement Appreciation Banquet hosted by the Anderson University Criminal Justice Department.
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Lt. Michael Bracone |
Inv. Jim Bolt (left), Chief Martin Brown |
BE ON THE LOOK OUT: On March 19, 2012, just before 5:30 p.m., two Hispanic males entered the Jewelry Depot at 100 West Greenville Street in the City of Anderson. The males presented a handgun, tied the employees up, and forced them into a back room. After taking several items, the suspects left in what was possibly a red or burgundy colored SUV in an unknown direction of travel. If anyone recognizes either of these suspects, they are asked to please call Anderson Area Crimestoppers at 888-CRIMESC or log on to www.andersonareacrimestoppers.com and leave a tip. All tips can be called in or left anonymously. Printable Flyer
TACTICAL ENTRY/ACTIVE SHOOTER SEMINAR: Anderson Police Department, in partnership with the Blue Line Survival Training Group, was honored to host a seminar on tactical entry/active shooter, March 17-18, 2012, at Westside Community Center. View the photo slideshow.
This foundational program consisted of CQB training, tactical thinking and teamwork drills. It was designed for all street level officers but in the past has been presented to numerous tactical/SWAT teams as well.
This flexible system of room-clearing techniques was taught to small groups down to just a two-person team. They taught proven tactics which can be used by any number of personnel in any type of structure, which is the reality of what officers will be confronted with. Elements of dynamic entry, stealth search and active shooter scenarios were addressed in this program. Students were put "on the same page" as far as to their approach and concepts to clearing any type of structure. Officers gained confidence not only in their abilities but those of their co-workers.
This dynamic hands-on class was taught by Mike Willis and David Hinners from Blue Line Survival. The instructors traveled to Anderson from Kansas to provide this class. Participating in the class was the Anderson Police Department, United States Army MPs, Spartanburg Public Safety, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office, SLED, West Pelzer Police Department, Greenville Technical College Public Safety, SC State Constables, Ninety Six Police Department, Simpsonville Police Department, Kershaw County Sheriff's Office and Newberry County Sheriff's Office.
FBI CLASS: During the week of February 27-March 2, 2012, Chief Brown and the City of Anderson Police Department were proud to host the FBI LEEDA Command Institute as instructed by Dean Crisp and Tim Plotts. The FBI-LEEDA Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives is a dynamic, intensive and challenging, five-day program specifically and uniquely designed to prepare law enforcement leaders for command level positions.
The training provided real-life, contemporary and futuristic strategies and techniques for those aspiring to command level assignments. The class was attended by command executives across the State of South Carolina and the United States including Texas, Georgia and New York. Activities through the week included a luncheon provided by Anderson University Command College and a meet-and-greet at the Holiday Inn.
Command Institute students were engaged in such topics as preparing and testing for command, leading a new command, leading change, organizational culture, surviving and succeeding as a policy executive, audits and controls, vicarious liability, and establishing a leadership legacy. The Command Institute was student centered with a high degree of student involvement.
The class was a success and gave the Police Department the ability to showcase the Anderson Community and its law enforcement agencies.
DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING: The Anderson Police Department was privileged to partner with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center RPI through Homeland Security and Tri-County Technical College to provide Drug Law Enforcement Training to numerous law enforcement agencies throughout South Carolina and Virginia,January 24-26, 2012. More than 50 police officers were in attendance.
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The Drug Law Enforcement Training Program is a two-and-a-half day program intended to provide law enforcement officers with the most current information regarding enforcement strategies and responses to a variety of drug crimes which may occur in their jurisdictions. The investigation and prosecution of drug crimes by patrol, interdiction and drug task force officers was the focus of the program. The development of enforcement strategies to counter criminal trafficking patterns were presented and discussed. More
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PROMOTIONS: The Anderson Police Department wishes to congratulate Brigette Parsley (COPS team), Melissa Woodburn (patrol), Tony Tilley (COPS team), and Jody Culbertson (special operations), for their recent promotions. Woodburn, Parsley and Culbertson were promoted to the rank of sergeant, and Tilley to the rank of lieutenant. These officers are assets to the department. Congratulations to Sgt. Woodburn (not pictured), Sgt. Parsley, Sgt. Culbertson and Lt. Tilley for all of your hard work and dedication to the department and the public you serve. |
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WELCOME TO CHAPLAIN: The Anderson Police Department welcomes Chaplain Furman Martin to the APD’s Chaplaincy Program. Chaplain Martin is a native of Anderson, where he and his wife, Carole, raised two daughters. Currently, Chaplain Martin is associate pastor and minister of music at Varennes Heights Baptist Church. Chaplain Furman is a wonderful addition to the department and the community we serve. Welcome Chaplain Martin. |
COMMAND INSTITUTE: The FBI, Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, Chief Martin D. Brown and the Anderson Police Department are pleased to announce a five-day Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives being held in Anderson South Carolina. The Command Institute for Law Enforcement Executives will begin at 8:30 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2011, and conclude at 1 p.m., Friday, March 2. The Command Institute will be held at the Anderson Police Department, 401 South Main Street, Anderson, SC.Details
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: The Anderson City Police Department celebrated National Night Out on August 1-2, 2011, starting with a kick-off party at the Anderson Civic Center with approximately 800 people attending. Local service agencies had displays and gave demonstrations, adding to the family fun. On August 2, officers attended six community block parties and walked the streets in the City, handing out school supplies and crime prevention tip sheets. Over 2,000 people were directly contacted by the police department over these two days in an effort to heighten awareness about crime trends and crime prevention. Photo Gallery
CRIME PREVENTION WEBSITE: The City of Anderson Police Department is pleased to announce the release of our new and improved Crime Prevention Website. The Anderson Police Department has maintained a Crime Prevention website in conjunction with Linking Communities for the past 3 years. The website has recently been upgraded in order to offer businesses and citizens additional enhanced features which will improve the communication between the police department and the public it serves. More
PAYING FINES: Tickets, fines and parking payments are no longer collected at the City of Anderson Police Department. All payments are now collected at the Anderson City Court Collections Office at the City of Anderson Municipal Business Center, located at 601 S. Main St. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. You may make payments by cash, money order, certified bank check or credit cards. We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover. Credit card payments can be made by telephone. The phone number for the division is 864-226-3403. If you wish to mail your payment, mail to the following address: Anderson City Court Collections, 601 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624. Only a money order for the exact amount of the ticket or fine can be mailed; do not mail cash or personal checks.
SERVICE WEAPON AWARDED: Detective Sergeant Randall Williams was awarded his service weapon in appreciation for his service to the citizens of the City of Anderson and the Anderson Police Department. Sgt. Williams was an excellent addition to the police force and devoted his law enforcement career to maintaining peace, good order and harmony in the community he served.
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BUSINESS WATCH: Anderson City PD is pleased to sponsor Business Watch, a cooperative crime prevention program for local businesses and police. The primary goal of Business Watch is to reduce crime that affects Anderson businesses.
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