The public is welcome to this Hybrid (Virtual and In-Person at the Mason District Governmental Center) community awareness program

PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES: WHAT TO DO!

Here is the 5 Steps to Neighborhood Preparedness Workshop presentation

Featured speaker, Marco Johnson, Mason District Supervisor's Representative the Citizen Corps Council

Thank you,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Thank you,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Under the advice of the Federation Budget Committee this resolution was not included in the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Association Letter and Resolution on the Fairfax County FY 2023 Advertised Budget

The member-approved resolution was forwarded to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Federation received the following reply from Board Chair, Jeff McKay

Thanks so much for sharing the Federation's resolution with me and for all you do for our community.

I couldn't agree more, which is why the budget I unveiled last week did include targeted compensation adjustments for our lower ranking public safety officials. This was in addition to the full compensation increases for all employees that were already included.

Specifically, my budget included $6.1 million to advance employees in the Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, and Office of the Sheriff one additional step on their respective pay plans. To qualify, employees must have been hired on or before June 30, 2021, have received a satisfactory performance evaluation, and be a uniformed public safety employee on the O, F, or C pay scales. This adjustment, which targets job classes that have seen higher level of resignations, almost exclusively benefits employees at the first two ranks in their respective departments. In total, uniformed employees who qualify for this adjustment, as well as a step or longevity increase and the 4.01% market rate adjustment, will see total compensations increase of up to 14.01% in FY 2023.

Thank you again for your advocacy and all you do.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey C. McKay, Chairman

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Featured Participants:
• Adrian Steel, Former Chair, Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Board
  1. Status of Supervisor Lusk's Reform Matrix
  2. Status of Key Ad Hoc Commission Reforms (Electronic Control Weapons, Body Worn Cameras, and Pursuits)
  3. Chairman McKay's Task for on Equity and Opportunity (Criminal Justice and Safety Committee)
• Sean Corcoran, President of the Fairfax Coalition of Police, Local 5000
  1. Police Oversight; and
  2. Police Reform
• Karen Campblin, President Fairfax County NAACP
  1. Key points of the VA General Assembly Police Reform Legislation
  2. Independent Police Auditor and Civilian Review Panel having Independent Investigative Authority
  3. Understanding of Fairfax County's Implementation of the VA General Assembly Police Reform Legislation
• Dirck Hargraves, Fairfax County Civilian Review Panel Vice Chair
  PCRPDirck.Hargraves@fairfaxcounty.gov
  1. Explain why the county created the Civilian Review Panel
  2. Police Oversight; and Police Accountability
  3. Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement to Promote Transparency from the Police and Accountability to the Community
• Richard Schott, Fairfax County Independent Police Auditor
  1. Explain why the county created the Independent Police Auditor
  2. Use of Force; Police Oversight; and Police Accountability.
  3. Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement to Promote Transparency from the Police and Accountability to the Community

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Below is the the response from BOS Chairman McKay to Federation President Bill Barfield regarding the Federation Letter:

Dear Mr. Barfield,

Thank you for the email on behalf of the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations regarding the recruitment of Fairfax County's new Police Chief.
It is more important than ever to identify candidates that our Police officers can not only respect and trust, but who will also work to build accountability and transparency with the community.
There is still much work to be done in Fairfax County in addressing issues like racial equity and we look forward to continuing to listen and to work with the community on hiring the new Chief.
Again, thank you for your advocacy. Stay safe.

Sincerely,
Jeffrey C. McKay
Chairman

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

All residents and business owners are encouraged to take the survey, which will be open through Saturday, Jan. 30.

• Community Survey for Fairfax County Chief of Police Recruitment
• Encuesta Comunitaria para el Reclutamiento del Jefe de Policía del Condado de Fairfax

FCPD is nationally accredited and holds a certificate of advanced accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The department also achieved reaccreditation through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) in September of 2018.

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

• On January 6th 42 FCPD Officers of the Civil Disturbance Unit (CDU) left from the McLean District Station to Protect the U.S. Capitol arriving there shortly after 4pm
• Immediately after parking they were met in the parking lot and sworn in by the U.S. Capitol Police as Federal Officers.
• After seeing numerous officers from other agencies coming off the line hurt, they were brought inside the U.S. Capitol to put on their CDU Protective Equipment (Helmet, knee pads, arm pads, shin guards, gas masks, and riot shields).
• After gearing up they went outside to the lawn which was quite chaotic and formed a line with Capitol Police; DC Police; and Virginia State Troopers to help move the crowd off the U.S. Capitol Grounds
• FCPD Officers remained on scene to Protect the US Capitol for approximately 6.5 hours, leaving to come back to the McLean District Station around 10:30pm
• One officer received a concussion from being hit in the head with a metal pole that was thrown. Thank goodness he was wearing a helmet, or the injury would have been significantly worse.

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Presenters:

Edwin Roessler, Chief of Police, Fairfax County Police Department	Steve Descano, Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney

Our Public Safety speakers this month will address topics that include an update on Criminal Justice Reform from the 2020 VA General Assembly Special Sessions, the 2020 Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Resources Report, body worn cameras, and increasing the number of Commonwealth Attorneys for Fairfax County. Both will welcome our question and answer opportunity.

Edwin Roessler, Chief Fairfax County Police Department:

While reminiscing for us over some of his more than three decades of service to Fairfax County, Chief Roessler, Jr., has announced his retirement, effective February 2021. He tells us his plans to transition Virginia's largest police department to the next generation of leadership. The Chief ensures us that the department, one of the nation's top law enforcement agencies, will remain committed to its mission, its partnership with the community, respect for the sanctity of all life, and to keeping pace with rapid urbanization.

Steve Descano, Fairfax County Commonwealth Attorney:

Steve will briefly describe how, on a daily basis, the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney works with the Virginia State Police, Fairfax County Police, Fairfax City Police, Town of Herndon Police, and Town of Vienna Police ininvestigations and questions concerning criminal law. Noting that his office prosecutes both the violation of County ordinances and state statutes, he will discuss the need for more Commonwealth attorneys.
• Fairfax County Police Department
• The Fairfax County Police Department's vision is to provide ethical leadership by engagement with the community to:
• Prevent and fight crime,
• Improve the culture of safety at work and in the community, which preserves the sanctity of all human life, and
• To keep pace with urbanization.
• The Fairfax County Police Department possesses a stellar reputation nationally as the safest jurisdiction of our size among the top fifty major cities.
• This is accomplished through robust partnerships with all members of our uniquely diverse community.
• The Fairfax County Police Department is comprised of employees and volunteers who possess the highest standards of ethics and integrity which creates the foundation of its ability to deliver a variety of essential police services to protect and serve all members of our community.
• Office of the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Office
• The Office of the Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney is charged primarily with the prosecution of crimes that occur in Fairfax County and felonies that occur in Fairfax City and the Towns of Herndon and Vienna. This office prosecutes many criminal and traffic matters in the Fairfax County General District Court, criminal and delinquency matters in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and all criminal cases in the Fairfax County Circuit Court. The office prosecutes both the violation of County ordinances and the violation of state statutes.
• On a daily basis, the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney works with numerous law enforcement entities (Virginia State Police, Fairfax County Police, Fairfax City Police, Town of Herndon Police, and Town of Vienna Police) in the course of investigations and in response to questions concerning criminal law.

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Here's the YouTube Link to view the County Commonwealth Attorney make his presentation to the the Public Safety Committee.

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

In case you missed it here is a link to the Recording of the Communities of Trust Virtual Forum “School Resource Officers Roles & Responsibilities" that took place on Wednesday September 2nd

Featured panelists included Fairfax County School Board Member Karen Keys-Gamarra, Principal of Westfield High School Dr. Anthony Copeland, FCPD School Liaison Commander Lt. Brendan Hooke, FCPD School Resource Officer Mark Gleason, and moderated by Communities of Trust member Ramona Carroll, Community Interfaith Liaison for the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

Please follow the below link to replay the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Virtual discussion that took place on Monday August 10th https://youtu.be/Sj5wlo3gdSk.

The panelists included U.S. Senator Mark Warner, Fairfax County Communities of Trust Committee Chair Shirley Ginwright (Federation Appointee), and Roanoke NAACP President Dr. Brenda Hale.

My Take A Ways:

• George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Would hold Accountable the Actions of Police Officers
• Doing away with "No Knock Warrants"
• Doing away with "Choke Holds" Nationally
• My understanding is "Choke Holds" are banned in Fairfax County
• Establishing a National Police Misconduct Registry
• Mandate Police Officer Racial Bias Training
• No longer provide Surplus Military Equipment to Police Departments
• Advocates the Use of Police Officer Body Worn Cameras
• Making Lynching a Federal Crime
• Advocates Investigations into Police Misconduct
• Advocates Police to "Serve and Protect"
• Limit Police Officer "Maleficence"
• Much of the Implementation of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 would fall on States and Local Jurisdictions Commonwealth Attorneys (CAs)
  • This could be a Potential Issue as CAs are elected Officials and Implementation of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act could vary from State CA to Local CA
• Decrease in Funding of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 in 2023
• Multiyear Funding of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act needs to continue beyond 2023
• Changes are needed at the National and State Level in tracking Bad Police Officers
• Qualified Immunity of Police Officers needs to change
• Even the Playing Field
• Citizens Advisory Panels and/or Citizens Review Panels need to be created Nationally and State Wide and have authority to investigate Police Officer Misconduct
• Police Departments do investigate Police Officer Misconduct separately but need to include or involve Citizens Advisory Panels and/or Citizens Review Panels In the process
• Question having Police Officers respond to Crises Intervention Calls for Service
• Possibly involving Local Mental Health Agency Persons taking Crises Intervention Calls for Service along with Police Officers
• Advocating Nationally and Locally Police Officer De-escalation Training to handle Crises Intervention Calls for Service
• Work with the Community on this
• Advocating "Use of Force" as a Last Resort
• Advocating "Bail Reform"
• The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 202 is a good start to bring about changes Nationally and Locally
• No need to wait for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 to be passed — State and Local agencies can make the changes now
• Morale of Law Enforcement Officers is at an all-time low
• This affects Police Officer Recruitment
• Include Police Officers in the discussions affecting Police Officer and Law Enforcement Recruitment
• Citizen Police Review Boards need to be in every City and County
• Include input from Minorities
• Advocating Crises Intervention Training for Police Officers
• Reallocating Funds not Defunding Police Departments was the term used by the Panel Members
• Advocating the Hiring of more Mental Health Counselors at the Local Level
• Advocating the Hiring of more Mental Health Professionals at the Local Level
• Future program about FCPD School Resource Officers taking place on August 24th was noted but not discussed by the Panel

• POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY;
• POLICING TRANSPARENCY THROUGH DATA;
• IMPROVING POLICE TRAINING AND POLICIES;
• PROHIBITION OF RACIAL PROFILING;
• PROGRAMS TO ELIMINATE RACIAL PROFILING BY STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES;
• DATA COLLECTION;
• DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REGULATIONS AND REPORTS ON RACIAL PROFILING IN THE UNITED STATES;

• Training on racial bias and duty to intervene;
• Ban on no-knock warrants in drug cases;
• Incentivizing banning of chokeholds and carotid holds;
• Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement;
• Public safety innovation grants;

Understand the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 was passed by the US House of Representatives in June, and is currently in the US Senate being discussed prior to being voted on

Regards,

Patrick Smaldore
Public Safety Committee Co-Chair

• Community Impact Forum on Hate Crimes and Racism:
• Video link for the forum: https://youtu.be/cyAJqFZ2Xj0
• Also, Shirley recently did several interviews with local media outlets regarding COTC. Here are the links to the articles:
• One Fairfax organization mission is to gain and build trust within the community
• Fairfax County police releasing body camera footage on latest taser incident is a sign of reform
• Fairfax County police stations welcome donation boxes to collect masks and hygiene products
• Information on our Help from the Heart Community Drive: You can now drop off donated face coverings at county police stations

Patrick Smaldore and Dean Sherick
Public Safety Committee Co-Chairs

• Here's a link to a summary of the bill: https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=201&typ=bil&val=Hb874&submit=GO
Holding handheld personal communications devices while driving a motor vehicle. Prohibits any person from holding a handheld personal communications device while driving a motor vehicle. Current law prohibits (i) the reading of any email or text message and manually entering letters or text in such a device as a means of communicating and (ii) holding a personal communications device while driving in a work zone. The bill expands the exemptions to include handheld personal communications devices that are being held and used (a) as an amateur radio or a citizens band radio or (b) for official Department of Transportation or traffic incident management services. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021. This bill incorporates HB 377, HB 387, HB 512, and HB and is identical to SB 160.
• This was provided by Delegate Patrick Hope whom Patrick Smaldore has known since his days in Arlington County

Patrick Smaldore and Dean Sherick
Public Safety Committee Co-Chairs

• The Fairfax County Police Department takes domestic violence, child abuse, and elder abuse very seriously. Abusers may use this crisis to find additional ways to exercise control and power over their victims.
• If anyone at risk or if you know someone at risk of danger, you can call or text 911 or call 703-691-2131 (the non-emergency line).
• For the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Hotline call: 703-360-7273.
• For the Child Protective Services Hotline call: 703-324-7400.

Gabe Goldberg and Patrick Smaldore Presenting FCFCA Mug to Roy Shrout who spoke on the Fairfax County Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program

• The UAS program provides relevant high quality imagery, data and customized geospatial solutions using unmanned aircraft in a responsible and transparent manner to maintain the public trust.
• About the UAS Program — Drones can operate in many types of environments (natural or manmade), or other critical incidents which might be hazardous to the safety of first responders or others. The program provides:
• a unique, viable, safe, versatile, supplemental tool for incident commanders and first responders.  
• a cost benefit compared to manned aircraft. 
• a viable, safe, and supplemental asset to other manned aircraft assets.
Though UAS are not a replacement for manned aircraft that have a different set of capabilities, for some missions UAS provide first responders with a tool that can access areas where manned aircraft cannot fly due to weather or other safety regulations.
• Roy Shrout, CEM, Deputy Coordinator, Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management, was the featured speaker. The presentation is available through this link as is the project program manual.

Restorative Justice and Alternative Accountability Program Panel Presentation
17 May 2018

Public Safety Preparedness Program
11 April 2018

Inaugural Fairfax County Police Civilian Review Panel Public Forums
November & December 2017

Membership Presentation: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) and the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Explorer Programs
16 November 2017

Membership Presentation: SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax
20 April 2017

Your Invitation to a Public Safety Preparedness Program
29 March 2017

Membership Presentation: Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission
17 November 2016

National Preparedness Month
September 2016

What to do in an Active Shooter Event
Dec 2015

Do you know what to do, if you found yourself in, or near an incident involving "Active Shooters"? Have you heard of "Run, Hide, Fight"?

• In the past, the public was cautioned against taking any action and wait for the arrival of police. However, recent tragic events have brought to light the need to change how we would react during "Active Shooters" events.
• Police departments throughout the United States are encouraging the public to review the new guidelines and remember three simple words: "Run, Hide, Fight". Please review the new recommendations provided by the Fairfax County Police Department at the following link: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news2/what-to-do-if-theres-an-active-shooter-nearby
• Should you have any questions, please call or visit the Police Department in your District.

Membership Presentation: Recommendations of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission
Nov 2015

Chief of Police Col. Edwin Roessler will discuss recommendations from the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission and his projected way ahead. The Chief will answer your questions. The public is invited.

Federation President Tim Thompson and Public Safety Committee co-chair Daniela Cockayne served as commission member or alternate, respectively.

The county has posted the Final Report of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission

Emergency Preparedness Information Sources
Oct 2015

During hurricane season, or any Governor-issued state of emergency for our Commonwealth, please share these sources of emergency information, citizen reporting channels, and safety tips with your association's members.

• Drive safely if you plan on traveling
• See the US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center for more information about hurricanes - whether any are in the offing or the path of ongoing activity.
• Here are some useful resources for you as you weather storms safely:
• Call 911 in a true emergency
• For current road conditions: call 511 or visit 511Virginia.org
• Report road problems: 1-800-FOR-ROADS (367-7623)
• 211 Virginia is serving as the public inquiry number for Virginia residents
• #77 on a cell to report a traffic crash or traffic emergency
• Fairfax County Sheriff non-emergency number: 703-691-2131
• Loudoun County Sheriff non-emergency number: 703-777-1021
• Prince William County Sheriff non-emergency number: 703-792-6500
• Clarke County Sheriff non-emergency number: 540-955-1234
• Frederick County Sheriff non-emergency number: 540-662-6168
• Winchester City Sheriff non-emergency number: 540-667-5770
• Manassas City Police non-emergency: 703-257-8000
• Loudoun Water: 571-291-7878
• Washington Gas: 703-750-1400
• Follow VDOT and VDOTNOVA on Twitter
• Report Power Outages:
• Dominion Power: 1-866-DOM-HELP (366-4357)
• NOVEC: 1-800-335-0500
• PEPCO: 1-877-PEPCO-62 (737-2662)
• Shenandoah Electric Co-op: 1-800-234-7832
• Safety Tips:
• Visit http://www.vaemergency.gov/readyvirginia
• Use flashlights for emergency lighting instead of candles
• Unplug electrical equipment until a steady power supply returns
• Practice proper generator and surface heater safety
• Leave one light turned on so you know when power is restored
• Eliminate unnecessary travel, especially by car. Traffic signals will stop working during an outage, creating traffic congestion. If you come upon a non-working traffic signal, treat each traffic light as a four-way stop, with the driver on the right having the right-of-way. Proceed with caution only when traffic permits and enter intersections only when it is safe to do so, using your turn signals to let other motorists know your intentions
• If traffic signals are on flash, treat a flashing red as a stop (treat like a stop sign). For flashing yellow, proceed with caution
• Before the storm, make sure that neighborhood storm drains and household rain gutters and outside drains are clear of debris that could block the flow of water
• Before the storm, secure or move inside all outdoor objects that wind could capture, such as garbage cans and furniture

Learn about Police Department
July to December 2015

Throughout the year, the Fairfax County Police Department will host a series of lectures as part of its 75th anniversary.

• July 23 -- The Departments growth in relation to the county's development, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-departments-growth-in-relation-to-the-countys-development-tickets-15374059225
• Aug. 10 -- SWAT -- Tools, Tactics, and Technology, 11 a.m. at the West Springfield District community room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swat-tools-tactics-and-technology-tickets-15374108372
• Sept. 16 -- Helicopter Division, 10 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-helicopter-division-tickets-15374129435
• Oct. 2 -- Early days of Diversity, 11 a.m. at the Massey Building A Level conference room https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-days-of-diversity-tickets-15374156516
• Nov. 4 -- Criminal Justice Academy, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/criminal-justice-academy-tickets-15374248792
• Dec. 14 -- Crisis Negotiations Team, 11 a.m. at the Criminal Justice Academy https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcpd-crisis-negotiations-team-tickets-15374274870

A Timely Reminder From The FAA about Drones
July 2015

The FAA is conducting an outreach program to remind local residents, as well as tourists, that it is ILLEGAL to fly a Drone in the Washington, D.C. area and within a 15-mile radius of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The FAA states that "... The airspace around Washington, D.C. is more restricted than in any other part of the country. Rules put in place after the 9/11 attacks establish 'national defense airspace' over the area and limit aircraft operations to those with an FAA and Transportation Security Administration authorization. Violators face stiff fines and criminal penalties."

What if you live outside of the 15-mile "No Drone Zone"? You can fly drones, but several rules apply: https://www.faa.gov/uas/faq/

If you have a general question, comment, or complaint regarding a drone or any other Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), please contact the FAA via e-mail at 9-AFS-UAS-Inquiries @ faa.gov.

Membership Presentation: Emergency Preparation
20 November 2014

Presented by Whitney Kazragis, Whitney.Kazragis @ fairfaxcounty.gov, Community Outreach Liaison, Office of Emergency Management

• The November Program has been arranged by the Public Safety Committee. The Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management will address Basic Emergency Preparedness by making a plan, having a kit, staying informed, and getting involved.

Fairfax County Police Department 75th Anniversary Presentation (Sniper Task Force)
11 June 2015

The next FCPD 75th Anniversary presentation will be held on 11 June. The presentation will be the 2002 Washington area Sniper Task Force Investigation. Time and location: 10am @ the Massey Building A Level conference room. FCPD officers who were involved will be recounting their experiences during that time and it should be very interesting and insightful. If you would like to attend register at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002-washington-area-sniper-task-force-investigation-tickets-15373977982

The Federation invites you to Meet Col. Edwin C. Roessler, Jr, Chief, Fairfax County Police Department
21 November 2013

Residents of Fairfax County are invited to meet Col. Edwin Roessler, the new Chief of the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD). Chief Roessler will explain his vision for the future of the FCPD and will talk about the functions of each elements of the Department. His presentation will be followed by a period for Questions and Answers (Q&A).

BIOGRAPHY

Chief Roessler began his law enforcement career with the New York City Department of Investigation before joining the Fairfax County Police Department as a patrol officer on July 17, 1989. Roessler has served in every rank up to and including deputy chief.

Prior senior command assignments have included the Internal Affairs Bureau, director of the Criminal Justice Academy, managing the departmentís budget and human resources and leading a Patrol Bureau division that included the Animal Services Division, the Crime Analysis Unit and the construction of the Sully District Station.

In addition to these command assignments, he led efforts that created the Incident Support Services program serving department members and their families, the Athletic Trainer Coordinator program and several other innovative employee support service programs.

Roessler received an undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and a graduate degree from George Washington University. During his career, he has graduated from a variety of professional development programs including the Federal Bureau of Investigationís National Executive Institute; National Academy, American Universityís Key Executive Graduate Program; the United States Military Academy West Point Leadership Program; and Leadership Fairfax.

Roesslerís professional affiliations include the Police Executive Research Forum, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police, the Major Cities Chiefs Human Resource Committee, FBI National Academy Associates and the Society for Human Resource Managers.

Col. Roessler is married and has 3 children.

Excerpts from: Fairfax Times.com; July 30 2013 http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/article/20130730/NEWS/130739906/board-of-supervisors-n&template=fairfaxTimes

This public meeting will be held at 7:30-8:30 pm, on Thursday, 21 November 2013, in the Mason Governmental Center located at 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003.
Please spread the word!!

Increase in door-to-door salespersons
September 2013

There has been a notable increase in door-to-door salespersons who allegedly offer home improvement services (i.e.: roof repairs; new windows; new siding; etc.). Citizens have reported that these salespersons did not seem to have the required Fairfax County identification (license) and appeared to be more interested in finding out times the family may be home, rather than talking about the services offered.

Important Safety Information:

Fairfax County requires peddlers and solicitors be licensed before they solicit door-to-door. Should such a person come to your residence:
• Ask for his or her license.
• If he/she does not have a valid license, ask him/her to leave.
• Close and lock your door.
• Immediately call Fairfax County Police (non-emergency) at 703-691-2131 to report the event.

LICENSE: The Fairfax County Solicitor's License is a laminated card that displays the solicitor's photograph, name, and personal information on the front side. The back side of the license displays the solicitor's business information and thumbprints. It is valid for one year from date of issue.

Federation Officers and Committee Chairs Toured the Fairfax Emergency Operations Center
13 March 2013

To familiarize our new Public Safety Committee Chair, Daniela Cockayne, with some of the countyís emergency response abilities, our 2nd VP, Linda Boone, arranged for a tour of both the co-located Fairfax Emergency Operations Center and the 911 Response Center.

Participating were Eduction Co-Chair Ed Saperstein, 2nd VP Linda Boone, Recording Secretary Ed Wyse, Past President Jeff Parnes (taking the picture), Public Safety Chair Daniela Cockayne and her husband, John, the Federation Representative to the Citizen Corps Council (CCC). We all appreciated the time and effort of our FEOC tour guide Marcelo Ferreira (third from the right).

Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN)

In today's global environment, it is important to stay alert in the event of an emergency. Fairfax County's Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates during a major crisis or emergency, in addition to day-to-day notices about weather and traffic. Messages will be delivered to all devices you register: email account, cell phone, text pager, satellite phone, wireless device. Please sign up for the CEAN on the county's website to stay alert in the case of an emergency available at CEAN .