NASBLA Law Enforcement Committee 2011 Report

Milwaukee, WISeptember 11, 2011

Paul Niepling – ChairDarren Rider – V-ChairHerb Angell – Board LiaisonMike Baron – USCG Representative

Subcommittee on Techniques and Technology

Chair, Joel Wilkinson, MEMichael Pratt, DCBurke Waldron, AKStephanie Weatherington, AR

Associates:Andy Cox, FLIRGary Owen, WSCTina Cardone, CPort

Charge #1Survey the States and create a list of technologies and training resources

Andy Cox – Charge Leader

Charge # 1 – deliverable:Flir Technology was selected

White paper created and posted on LE Committee page and in Higher logic library

Break-out session scheduled for Wednesday at 9:00 AM presented by Andy Cox and sponsored by this subcommittee

Charge # 2

Develop a branded message from law enforcement to utilize the promotion of life jacket wear and various technologies available to the RBS boating public

Stephanie Weatherington – Charge Leader

Charge # 2 - deliverable• The “BIG 3” Campaign•Based on leading contributors• Life jackets• Navigation Rules• Boating under the influence

•Product• Tri-fold template for customized use

Charge # 3

Develop a branded message for law enforcement agencies on mandatory wear:

Stephanie Weatherington – Charge Leader

Charge # 3 - deliverable

It was determined that 46 states or

territories have a mandatory wear policy – 10 DO NOT

Charge # 3 - deliverableRather than a branded message the

subcommittee advocated for a Resolution to be voted upon by the NASBLA membership

The Resolution will now be read:

Charge # 4Research and evaluate e-

ticket technology and explore areas of data collection tracking and reporting

Mike Pratt – Charge Leader

Charge #4 - deliverableNational survey indicated

overwhelming interest among NASBLA members.

Inventory of e-ticket computer and printer solutions

Break-out session on e-ticket implementation - Wednesday @ 10:00 am hosted by Mike Pratt and sponsored by this subcommittee

Subcommittee on Boating Under the Influence

Chair, Chris Huebner – NCTim Baumgarten – AZGlenn Moates – TN

Associates:Bill Gossard – NTSBKaren Steely – Aaron Foundation

Charge # 1Work with the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of legislation that links BUI violations with a person’s motor vehicle driver’s license.

Chris Huebner - Charge Leader

Charge # 1 - deliverable•NTSB responded and denied ability to conduct a study linking BUI to motor vehicle driver’s licenses.

•Surveyed the states that have linkage to driver’s license asking what the effectiveness of the linkage is. (Chris Huebner has survey results)

Charge #2Serve as an Advisory Board to

Operation Dry Water

NASBLA Staff - Ron Sarver - Charge Leader

Charge # 2- deliverablesA full Operation Dry Water presentation

including participation and performance data will be lead by Ron Sarver during the Annual Conference.

Charge # 3Validate and finalize the rollout of

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

Tim Baumgarten - Charge Leader

Charge # 3 - deliverableFilming of the standardized tests was done in

Florida this year.  The 1st class was conducted in North Carolina with other classes scheduled.

Focus for the remainder of 2011 will be on delivery of BUI classes utilizing the new NSFST’s and testing the new curriculum and resource supporting materials of the revised BUI course.

2011 - will hold BUI Instructor transition classes in 3 Locations

Charge # 4

Establish a baseline of alcohol and or drug use while boating utilizing: BARD, Performance Report Part II and USCG form 4100 and accident data.

Glenn Moates - Charge Leader

Charge # 4 - deliverableThe committee collected data from BARD and

Performance Report Part II from the years 2007 to 2010.

This will be a continuing charge for the committee to utilize this data and to establish a baseline

Subcommittee on Training and CertificationChair, Ron Jendro – MTKaren Muench – OHMatt Majors - TN

Associates:Virgil Chambers, NSBC

Charge # 1Develop training program for Officer

Water Safety and Survival

Karen Muench – Charge Leader

Charge # 1 - deliverable

Three Module CourseCurriculum test will be delivered this OctoberOhio Department of Natural Resources – Div of

WatercraftLearning Assessments will be conducted by

NASBLA’s BOAT ProgramAnticipated to be a 40 hour course

Charge # 1 - deliverableWATER AWARENESS MODULE

Charge # 1 - deliverableOFFICER SURVIVAL MODULE

Charge # 1 - deliverableOFFICER DEFENSIVE TACTICS

Charge #2Research and Develop web-based

training based on results of BLA survey.

NASBLA Staff – Chris Moore - Charge Leader

Charge # 2- deliverable

this subcommittee will continue to serve as an advisory group for online training opportunities. 

Delivered the e-leaning course on “Nav Rules for Law Enforcement”.

Charge # 3Conduct a comprehensive review of the

NASBLA BOAT Program course content, inclusive of the BOAT Manual, Basic Crew Qualifications Course, Boat Operator for Search and Rescue and the Tactical Operators Course

Matt Majors – Charge Leader

Charge # 3 - deliverablesDrafted an evaluation and position paper

Unveiling of the NASBLA Course Catalog for 2012

BOAT Program video for 2012 – SHOW VIDEO