Department of Revenue CCW Privacy Breach Scandal Summary

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Submitted by evought on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 17:23

Since the scandal developed over the Department of Revenue's scanning and apparent sharing of identity documents on CCW application and renewal (KY3 video), many people have expressed concern, especially after the state Highway Patrol verified that CCW data has in fact been shared despite clear privacy protections in the law.

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Influenza: H7N9 webinar 2 May and community preparedness exercise in September

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Submitted by evought on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 17:06

Many emergency response organizations are tracking the H7N9 avian influenza outbreak in China in case the virus spreads outside Asia. This article summarizes the situation, announces a webinar scheduled for 2 May 2013 and a community preparedness exercise being scheduled by the Disaster Resistant Communities Group for September.

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Bootstrapping a Sheriff's Auxiliary - Where To Begin

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Submitted by evought on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 00:55

What are the first steps in starting a Sheriff's Auxiliary? How do you build the core staff? How do you establish qualifications? How do your initial officers qualify to participate when the training program doesn't exist yet? How do you determine what the responsibilities of the Auxiliary are and should be? This article is a start on answering those questions for folks in other counties interested in starting their own programs.

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Tutorial Session: How To Start a Sheriff's Auxiliary at USAPrepares Expo

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Submitted by evought on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 18:19

The Sheriff's Auxilary will be providing a tutorial session at the upcoming USAPrepares expo in Lebannon, Missouri  (6-7 April) on how to start a county Sheriff's auxiliary. This will be a nuts and bolts presentation on the type of paperwork needed, staffing requirements, how long you can expect it to take, how to write the mission statement and so forth, with access to additional resources.

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NRA National School Shield Releases Report

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Submitted by evought on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 18:00

The National Rifle Association, Naitonal School Shield Task Force has released a report comprised of recommendations for enchancing school security (Scribd document: http://www.scribd.com/doc/133630146/NRA-s-National-School-Shield-Report ). The report has been heavily criticized for focusing almost exclusively on the use of School Resource Officer (SROs), basically Law Enforcement Officers attached to schools, but I will refrain from commenting on this until I have finished reading the report myself.

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Missouri Firearms Laws (Notes For Talk)

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Submitted by evought on Tue, 03/12/2013 - 19:15

This article will summarize Missouri Firearms laws and is intended as a companion to our 90-minute talk (60 minutes plus questions). The talk is intended as an introduction for the average citizen and will be first given at the former Church-On-The-Loop (West side of what is now the the MARC) in Mount Vernon on Thursday 14 March 2012 at 19:00 (7pm). This article will contain the talk outline, some citations of law, and links to other resources. What is Open vs. Concealed carry? What are the rules for firearms in vehicles? What are Missouri's self-defense laws? Do I need a CCW?

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Missouri Cattle Theft and Defense Laws; Where Does the Auxiliary Fit In?

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Submitted by evought on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 00:45

The question was asked several different ways at the recent Cattlemen's meeting on whether it is lawful to shoot cattle rustlers and was answered by the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney. According to one of our NCOs, this was also discussed at this weekend's CCW training course with Jason Lacey in Mount Vernon. This article will repeat the short answer under Missouri law, address some of the complex side questions, and try to tie in how Auxiliary volunteers fit into the mix.

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Missouri Cattle Theft, Working Toward Prevention

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Submitted by evought on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 23:25

There has been a lot of discussion locally about the increase in Missouri livestock theft, including recent community meetings hosted by the Cattlemen's Association. Fortunately, actual instances of thefts within Lawrence County are so far very low, but illegal activity in surrounding counties is legitimate cause for concern. Organized rustling ruins livelihoods. Insurance is expensive. The practice must be stopped.

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Sheriff's Office Frequently Asked Questions On CCW Applications

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Submitted by evought on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 18:18

Volunteers and prospective volunteers may wish to note this Frequently Asked Questions posting on the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office site on the processing of CCW applications.

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Letter From the Sheriff to President Obama Regarding Gun Control Initiatives

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Submitted by evought on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 18:15

The Lawrence County Sheriff, along with several other Missouri Sheriff's, has sent a letter to President Obama regarding current gun control iniatives. The original letter was drafted by Sheriff Charles Heiss of Johnson County, which each Sheriff has personalized.
This letter underscores the position of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Auxiliary regarding the Right To Keep and Bear Arms.

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