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Region 6 VP Andre Anderson and members of the National Board meet United States Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. at the 2010 Winter CEO Symposium in Tampa, Florida February 2010
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As first responders, we often see the effects of domestic violence firsthand. Now, we once again have an opportunity to do something about this serious issue. As National President it is my honor to proclaim NOBLE's support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) and our continued participation in Project Hopeline.
For the third year in a row, NOBLE members and chapters will conduct phone collection drives at locations across the country. NOBLE National President Ernest Green stated, "I am looking forward to working with the Verizon Wireless Hopeline project and advancing our joint mission to address domestic violence on a national level". NOBLE National is encouraging every chapter president to participate by contacting Terri Stanton at Verizon Wireless to obtain collection boxes (terri.stanton@verizonwireless.com). Take your old wireless phones, batteries and accessories and drop them in the collection bins at your chapter meetings or local special events. Please visit the NOBLE website at www.noblenational.org to obtain the information for your local NOBLE chapter. Verizon Wireless will donate all collected phones to Verizon Wireless' HopeLine® program - a program that utilizes these no longer used phones as support for domestic violence victims.
Previously, the chapters that collected the most phones - Georgia and South Florida - not only helped domestic violence victims, but their support was also recognized by Verizon Wireless with a HopeLine Law Enforcement Partnership Award and a $2,500 donation to a local shelter in the Chapter's name. Let's see which chapter wins the award this year! The collection period ends November 30, 2009.
Following is some additional information about HopeLine. We are excited about this opportunity to help our communities and hope you are too. Keep an eye out for the HopeLine collection bins - they will arrive in your location soon. Aside from your ongoing collections, individuals can also drop off phones at Verizon Wireless Communications stores nationwide or use the postage-paid label which may be obtained at www.verizonwireless.com/hopelinemailinglabel.
Editor's note: Did you know that the one of the leading causes of death among pregnant women is homicide?
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LEFT TO RIGHT TEMPE POLICE CHIEF TOM RYFF, TEMPE SERGEANT. JEFF GLOVER, NOBLE REGION 6 VP ANDRE ANDERSON
In late 2006, Tempe reached out to their leadership and selected Police Chief Tom Ryff. Right from the onset he challenged employees to embrace change and he sought to reorganize the department. Chief Ryff quickly selected NOBLE member Charles Cobb to serve as part of his executive leadership team. And now part of his reorganization included the promotion of Officer Jeff Glover to Sergeant. Sgt. Glover has become the second African American (ever) to reach the rank of sergeant in Tempe. Chief Ryff looked at NOBLE to help him develop, mentor, and prepare Officer Glover. In September 2009, Chief Ryff invited NOBLE Regional VP Andre Anderson to his executive chambers where he and his command staff formalized the promotion of Sgt. Jeff Glover, Arizona Doeg Nelson NOBLE member. During his reception, Sgt. Glover spoke highly of his organization and he attributed part of his success to the straight-forward conversations about leadership he had with NOBLE members. NOBLE members challenged him to think beyond the line-level mindset. Chief Ryff, also added to his executive team NOBLE Member Charles Cobbs who is helping Chief Ryff coordinate and work with the community at-large. Charles Cobb has considerable latitude as Chief Ryff listens to NOBLE members and works diligently to adopt recommendations to enhance (an already great) community relations. Sgt. Glover is a shinning star and while he will assist his agency move forward, he recognizes that being the only African American leader is not enough. Chief Ryff agreed and has empowered Sgt. Glover to develop and prepare future leaders. Hence Sgt. Glover is working to develop a formal mentoring program. If you have one, reach out to Sgt. Glover of the Tempe Police Department.
NOBLE MEMBER CHIEF STEVE CONRAD BRINGS A NOBLE MEMBER TO HIS LEADERSHIP TEAM
It's with great pleasure to announce the lateral movement of prior Phoenix Lieutenant Robert Jones (NOBLE member) from the Phoenix Police Department to the Glendale Police Department. Lt. Jones retired from the Phoenix Police Department. His love for the profession and the fact that he feels strongly that he has more to offer, employees to mentor, and organizational depth, are some of the reasons he decided to continue his career. Glendale Police Chief Steve Conrad added to his leadership staff a seasoned veteran with over 25 years of law enforcement experience. In attendance at his ceremony was Lt. Jones family, NOBLE Member Phoenix Assistant Chief Jeri Williams and NOBLE Member Phoenix Assistant Chief Kevin Robinson. The lateral and timing serves to allow for Glendale to gain additional experience while allowing Lt. Jones to demonstrate talents and a perspective that will add to the leadership team. Below is a picture of Lt. Jones swearing in by Glendale Judge Finn.
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