Candidate Informational Packet

Troy Police Cadet Post

Post # 4102

Contents: - Advisor Contact Information - Cadet Post By-Laws - Cadet Post Membership Application - NERLEEA Membership Application - Ride-Along Release Form (Minor & Adult) - Cadet Emergency Contact Form

Troy Police Cadet Post

Post # 4102

Recruitment & Retention Committee Ptlm. Brian Strock (brian.strock@troyny.gov) Ptlm. Steven Barker (steven.barker@troyny.gov) CRJ Inst. Amy Gillett (agillett@questar.org)

http://www.facebook.com/TPDcadetpost @TPDCadetPost

City of Troy, NY Police DepartmentCity of Troy, NY Police Department Cadet Post #4102 Membership ApplicationCadet Post #4102 Membership Application

Name: DOB: ___/___/____ Age: ____

Date: ___/___/____

Address: ___________________________ Phone: _____________________ ___________________________ Email: ___________________________

___________________________

School/Employer (if applicable): _______________________ Grade: _____ Last GPA:_____

References Must submit 3 references. Cannot be family members. Must include contact info for interviews.

1)___________________________ Email:_____________________ Phone:_______________________ Relationship: ________________ 2)___________________________ Email:_____________________ Phone:_______________________ Relationship: ________________ 3)___________________________ Email:_____________________ Phone:_______________________ Relationship: ________________

Parent/Guardian Information Father: _____________________ Phone:________________ Mother:_____________________ Phone:________________ Other Guardian (if applicable): _________________ Phone:_____________

At least one parental/guardian signature is required for applicants under the age of 18. X______________________________________ Date:___/___/_____

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Please tell us how you heard about the TPD Cadet Post: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please tell us why you are interested in joining the TPD Cadet Post: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please tell us about your interests and hobbies: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant signature: ___________________________Date: ___/___/___ I certified that I have read the above information contained within this application and

understand that any false statements made herein are punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of the Penal Law.

Completed applications can be submitted by either mailing them to the following; Troy Police Cadet Post, Attn: Membership Committee, 55 State Street, Troy, NY 12180 or by dropping it off to the Troy Police Desk in a sealed enveloped labeled “Troy Police Cadet Post Application”. The applicant will be contacted by an Advisor to schedule an interview when a position within the Cadet Post becomes available. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure his contact information on file is up to date. Any questions, contact one of the Membership Advisors via email;

Police Officer Brian Strock Brian.Strock@TroyNY.gov Police Officer Steven Barker: Steve.Barker@TroyNY.gov

Criminal Justice Instructor Mrs. Amy Gillett: AGillett@questar.org

For Membership Committee Use onlyFor Membership Committee Use only -- DO NOT FILL OUT DO NOT FILL OUT

Date Application Received: ___/___/_____ Advisor:_____________

Date on Waiting List (if applicable): ___/___/______ Advisor:_____________

Interview Date: ___/___/_____ Time:_______ Location:________________

Date references contacted: ___/____/______

Date Accepted/Rejected into Post: ___/___/_____

Troy Police Cadet Post Troy Police Department 55 State Street Troy, NY 12180 Article I: NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 1: The name of the post shall be the Troy Police Law Enforcement Cadet Post.

Section: 2 The Post shall be sponsored by the Troy Police Department and

shall be under the control of the Troy Police Department. Section 3: The purpose of the Post:

a. To bring together the youth of the community in an effort to further their knowledge and understanding of law enforcement.

b. To improve relations between the youth of the community and

the Police Department. c. To create and further interest in law enforcement.

d. To assist the police department in carrying out special assigned

duties and functions.

Article II: MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1: a. The membership shall be composed of persons between the age fourteen (14) and twenty-one (21).

b. Members shall have not yet reached their twenty-first (21st)

birthday. c. Members must have reached the ninth grade. Section 2: Prospective members shall complete a membership application.

Parent’s  signature  of  consent  is  required  on  application.   Section 3: Any member missing three (3) or more consecutive meetings

without good reason may be dropped from membership in the Post.

Section 4: Any ruling by the Executive Boards mentioned in section 3 of this article, which would drop any member from membership shall need final approval from the Advisory Board. The Executive Board shall consist of (1) Cadet Captain and (4) Cadet Sergeants. The Advisory Board shall consist of (1) Troy Police Sergeant and (4) Troy Police Officers.

Article III: GENERAL CODE OF CONDUCT

Section 1: Cadets attending official Post activities, whether they are on duty or not, shall be governed by the Post rules and regulations.

Section 2: Conduct of the Cadets at all Post activities shall be kept with the

highest of standards. This includes meetings and breaks. Horseplay, while in uniform, will not be tolerated and violators will be disciplined.

Section 3: Cadets will not be insubordinate. Insubordination is being

disrespectful or disobedient to a superior officer according to the designated chain of command.

Section 4: Cadets must report to duty at all mandatory activities unless

previously excused for good cause. Section 5: Cadets volunteering to work at an activity must report for the

activity. If unable to attend, they must seek the approval of the officer in charge of that detail at least one day before the activity.

Section 6: Cadets will be courteous and respectful at all times to fellow

Cadets, the advisors, and other police officers and the general public.

Section 7: Cadets must address advisors, post officers and members of the

Troy Police Department with proper title and surname while in view of anyone other than a fellow Cadet.

Section 8: Any Cadet using profanity, in or out of uniform, may be subject to

disciplinary action. Section 9: When a member at a meeting has the floor, there will be complete

silence at once, unless otherwise recognized by the captain or advisors.

Section 10: There will never be any recognition or pictures of the post or

advisors on any website. If said occurs, disciplinary action will be handled immediately.

Section 11: No electronic devices are to be used on a Cadet function unless

directed to do so by an advisor or officer. Section 12: All members must be in possession of a binder/folder specifically

dedicated to the post and must have said material(s) at every meeting unless otherwise stated.

Section 13: Any police contact outside of the Post, must be reported to a post

advisor immediately after said contact. Article VII: APPEARANCE

Section 1: Cadets will not smoke, chew tobacco, or chew gum while in uniform at Cadet functions, or at/in Troy Police Department property.

Section 2: Hair length may not touch the collar. All members will be cleanly

shaven and neatly combed when reporting for duty. Female members shall place hair into a neat bun or short pony tail using a dark colored hair tie.

Section 3: No facial hair, other than a neat moustache and neatly trimmed

sideburns may be worn by members. Sideburns may not need exceed the bottom of the ear lobe.

Article VIII: PRIVILEGES

Section 1: Cadets will keep confidential all information they receive or come into contact with through working with the Troy Police Department. If any Cadet releases information that may endanger a police investigation, he/she may be liable for prosecution by the law and dismissal from the post. If a Cadet releases any information that could embarrass the good name of the Post or the Troy Police Department, the Cadet could be dismissed from the Post.

Section 2: No Cadet will loiter, or visit the police department unless on

official business requiring their presence. All visits must be reported through the chain of command for the post.

Section 3: Any Cadet utilizing or borrowing police or post equipment, or

property, will obtain permission prior to its use from and advisor and will be responsible for the care and return of such property.

Section 4: Any Cadet working at the police department will be responsible for the tidiness and removal of any debris they may cause.

Section 5: Cadets that have achieved permanent membership may perform a

ride-a-long. See Ride-a-Long guidelines.

Article IX: LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Section 1: Any member unable to attend three (3) or more post meetings may request a leave of absence in writing.

Article X: DISCIPLINE

Section 1: Members may be expelled from the post for disciplinary actions involving serious infraction(s) of the post by-laws. Members may be expelled for any civil misconduct or arrest, which is detrimental to the betterment of the community, the post, or the police department.

Section 2: A recommendation for disciplinary action may be initiated by any

member of the post through the proper chain of command or by the Advisory Board. Disciplinary action shall be brought before the Executive Board.

Section 3: The Advisory Board or Executive Board may, at any time, suspend

a member for good cause. Section 4: Any  member  failing  to  maintain  a  “C”  average  or  above  in  high  

school shall not be allowed to attend any post functions, including meetings, until their average is brought up. Post members will offer help and guidance to deficient members.

Article XI PROBATION

Section 1: All new members will be placed on probation for a period of six (6)  months.    If  after  this  time  the  member  does  not  meet  the  post’s  qualifications, the member shall receive from the Executive Board the reason(s) and may have their probation period extended not to exceed three (3) months.

Section 2: Probationary members shall not have the right to vote. Section 3: Upon completion of probation, the member will have their name

placed before the Executive and Advisory boards for a vote of full membership.

Section 4: Probationary members will not have the opportunity to do a ride-a-long until said probationary period is up.

Article XII NECESSARY AND PROPER CLAUSE

Section 1: The Boards shall have power to make all rules which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into the moral and correct direction of the post.

2012 Youth Application for New Membership Date _____________

Department ____________________________________________________________________________

Name _________________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________________

City __________________________________________ State ____________________ Zip ____________

Phone # ______________________ E-mail ___________________________________________________

Date of Birth ________________ Are you a Post officer ? __ Yes __ No If yes what’s your rank? _________

If you are a post officer would you like to be added to the E-mail distribution list for post officer’s? __ Yes __No NOTE: There is a $4.00 per year membership fee that needs to be paid either by you our your unit. ALL memberships expire on December 31, 2011 regardless of when you join throughout the year. Please check with your advisor to determine if you need to make a payment to the association.

NERLEEAP.O. Box 185

Hartford, CT 06141 (860) 573-3069

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT I _________________________ hereby agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Educational Association, Inc. (NERLEEA), It’s Officers and Directors, the Cadet Police Academy Executive staff and all other agents, locations and vendors contracted both public and private along with their employees and staff including but not limited to the Connecticut National Guard, Department of the Army, Camp Niantic in Niantic CT, the Federal Government, State Employees, the University of Hartford and it’s employees, and agents the City of Hartford, CT and it’s employees including the Hartford CT Police Department and their Police Range located at 50 Jennings Rd in Hartford, CT, all other volunteer staff both sworn and civilian, including instructors from Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement agencies, from and against claims, suits, proceedings, actions, cause of actions, responsibility, liability, demands, judgments and executions, which arise from or are in connection with events and programs sponsored by NERLEEA and its registered units for the calendar year of 2012.

Our Agents shall give written notice to NERLEEA of any act or occurrence involving any claim, demand, or item of cost of, indemnified against herein, within ten (10) days of knowledge of such occurrence or act. A lapse in notification by our agents and/or their Agents, shall not abrogate the obligations of NERLEEA as agreed to herein.

____________________________ ________________ Cadet Signature Date

If the Cadet is under 18 Parental/Legal Guardian Permission is also required I __________________________ give permission for my son/daughter to participate in functions sponsored by NERLEEA and it’s registered units and understand the inherent risks involved in the training programs being conducted. I understand that any and all precautions will be taken to help ensure my child’s safety but that the training is such that not every event may be planned for or prevented. I agree to all stipulations stated in both par-agraphs above and hereby give permission to _________________________________ to participate. I do not know of any reason, medical or otherwise which would prevent my child from participating fully and safely. I also give permission for my child to be treated either by medical personnel on scene or at a hospital shall the need arise. I un-derstand that all efforts to contact me will be made.

_____________________________ __________________________________ Name Relationship _____________________________ ______________ Signature Date _____________________________ _________________________________

Emergency Phone Contact Alternate Number

REQUEST AND RELEASE Ride-Along for a Minor Child

John F. Tedesco Chief of Police Richard J. McAvoy Deputy Chief of Police George VanBramer Asst. Chief of Police

(518) 270-4525 (518) 270-4443 FAX (518) 270-4452

Revised 4/20/07

Date: __________________________ To: The City of Troy,

I, ______________________________residing at __________________________in the_____________ (PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME) (ADDRESS) (“CITY”/  “TOWN”) of _____________________________ and the State of New York, do hereby request that the City of Troy grant to (CITY/TOWN NAME) ____________________, _____, __________________, my minor  child,  permission  to  participate  in  the  “Citizens   (MINOR’S  NAME)                    (AGE)              (DATE  OF  BIRTH) Ride  Along”  program  as  part  of  his/her  schoolwork  and  to  accompany  members  of  the  Troy  Bureau  of  Police  as  

they perform their usual duties and to ride as a passenger in motor vehicles owned and operated by said city.

In consideration of the granting of such permission, I do hereby assume all risks of personal injuries and

all loss of or damage to property from whatever causes arise and I do further hereby release the said City of Troy,

its officers, agents, servants and/or employees of any and all responsibility or liability of any nature whatsoever for

any personal injuries or damage to property sustained by my child while he/she is participating in said program

and/or in the company of any police officer employed by the said city in connection therewith and/or while present

in any motor vehicle owned by said city.

In order to induce the City of Troy to grant such permission to my child, I do hereby represent that I am

the parent or guardian of said child.

I recognize and intend that this release shall be binding upon myself and upon my executors,

administrators, heirs and assigns.

________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian

_______________________________________ Print Name Date of Ride-Along: _______________________ School/Organization Requesting Ride Along: ____________________________________ Requesting Officer: ____________________ / Officer Assigned: ____________________

______________________________ Approved :_______________________________

Notary Public Approving authority

REQUEST AND RELEASE Ride-Along

John F. Tedesco Chief of Police Richard J. McAvoy Deputy Chief of Police George VanBramer Asst. Chief of Police

(518) 270-4525 (518) 270-4443 FAX (518) 270-4452

Revised 4/20/07

Date: __________________________

To: THE CITY OF TROY:

I, ______________________________residing at __________________________in the__________________ (NAME) (ADDRESS) (“CITY”/  “TOWN”) of _____________________________ and the State of New York, do hereby request that the City of Troy grant (CITY/TOWN NAME) me  permission   to  participate   in   the   “Citizens  Ride  Along  Program”  with   the  Troy  Bureau  of  Police  as   they  perform   their  

usual duties and to ride as a passenger in motor vehicles owned and operated by said city.

In consideration of the granting of such permission, I do hereby assume all risks of personal injuries and all loss of

or damage to property from whatever causes arise and I do further hereby release the said City of Troy, its officers, agents,

servants and/or employees of any and all responsibility or liability of any nature whatsoever for any personal injuries or

damage to property sustained by me while participating in said program and/or in the company of any police officer

employed by the said city in connection therewith and/or while present in any motor vehicle owned by said city.

I agree that I shall at all times while I am participating with the police department in this function, act only as an

observer, as a media representative, and that I shall stay in company with any police officer to whom I am directed to

accompany; and that I shall not touch or remove any items related to the police function. I also agree that I shall not relate

any information that may jeopardize any further police investigation or result in any possible danger to anyone. I understand

that in the course of my participation in this police operation, I may become aware of the identity of police informants,

juveniles   and/or  police  officers  operating   in   an   “undercover”   capacity.     I   agree   that   I   shall   not   relate   the   identity  of   these

individuals to ANYONE.

I recognize and intend that this release shall be binding upon myself and upon my executors, administrators, heirs and assigns. ________________________________________

Signature of Participant ________________________________________

Date of Birth: _______________________ Print Name Date of Ride-Along: __________________ School/Organization Requesting Ride Along: ____________________________________________________ Requesting Officer: _______________________ / Officer Assigned: _______________________________

______________________________ Approved: _______________________________

Notary Public Approving Authority

**It is the Cadet’s responsibility to notify the Advisory Board of any changes to the below information**

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Cadet’s Name:

Home Address:

Home Phone: Cell Phone:

Email Address:

School: Grade:

Emergency Contact Information (MUST COMPLETE) Name: Ph Numbers: Relationship: 1) 2) 3)

Emergency Medical Information

The following information presented is confidential and/or privileged. Its intended use is for the sole purpose of emergency medical issues that may arise during cadet post functions. Any

unauthorized release of this information is prohibited and punishable by law.

Cadet Signature Date: / /

Reviewed by:

Known Allergies: Please list any pertinent medical conditions:

Current Medications: