Astronaut Memorial Ceremony
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Astronaut Memorial Ceremony will be held at Sand Point Park at 10:00 am.
FREE CPR CLASSES
Titusville Fire and Emergency Services Department, in partnership with Parrish Medical Center, is offering FREE C.P.R. classes to the community. These classes meet the requirements for American Heart Association Heartsaver AED certification (Citizen C.PR.). Participants in the 4-hour class will learn adult, child and infant cardio pulmonary .resuscitation (C.P.R.) and the proper use of Automatic External Defibrillators (A.E.D.) and when to use the device.
These classes are FREE to the public on a first come-first served basis. Class size is limited to 10 students and pre-registration is mandatory. You must be at least 16 years of age or older to register. Classes will be held in the training room at the Titusville Fire Administration Building, located at 550 S. Washington Avenue in Titusville. To pre-register, please call Fire Department Headquarters at 383-5708, between the hours of 8 - 5, Monday through Friday
JANUARY CLASS DATES:
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 6-10 p.m.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Titusville Police Department Accreditation and what it means to the community.
- Started in 2008
- Completed in 2009
- Official Accreditation February 3, 2010.
- Total cost approximately $6000.00
The Titusville Police Department applied for accreditation in 2008. The process is a regimented two year process culminating in a rigorous inspection of the department's policies, procedures, and practices.
The department decided to seek C.F.A. (Commission For Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation) instead of a National Accreditation, since C.F.A. was a Florida state wide accreditation and had the best interests of the citizens of Florida in mind. In fact the standards are set and maintained by the independent Commission using "best practices in law enforcement" as guidelines. The benefits are both to the department, and our community.
To facilitate the process the department revamped all of its policies and procedures from page 1, and ended with 250 new procedures and standards. Simply put the department started over and wrote policies and procedures to closely align its self not only with accreditation but with modern law enforcement practices.
The department was put through a "mock inspection" in which three outside assessors from C.F.A. put the department under a microscope and scrutinized every aspect of the operations of the department including policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Several deficiencies were noted and promptly fixed including new refrigerators for storing biological samples, the fence around the fuel tank for the backup generator, and minor policy changes.
After the mock inspection the Assessment Team took a second and final look at the department. Several deficiencies were noted and promptly fixed, including the procedure for collecting monies at the records counter and a new cash register.
Accreditation increases the law enforcement department's ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services to the community it serves.
Accreditation enhances community understanding of the law enforcement department and its role in the community as well as its goals and objectives. Citizen confidence in the policies and practices of the department is increased.
Accreditation, in conjunction with the philosophy of community policing, commits the department to a broad range of programs (such as crime prevention) that directly benefit the public.
Accreditation assures employees that every aspect of the department's personnel system is in accord with professional standards, and that the system is both fair and equitable.
The department is compelled to operate within specific guidelines. It is accountable to the Commission. The department must stay in compliance with the standards set forth by the Commission in order to retain its accreditation.
The morale of the department is enhanced by increasing the employees' confidence in the effectiveness and efficiency of their own department. Operations become more streamlined and consistent.
Accreditation policies address officer safety issues and provide for adequate training and equipment of the officers.
Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence, and competence. Employees and citizens should take pride in their department, knowing that it represents the very best in law enforcement.
Once the Commission's assessors complete their review of the department, they report back to the full Commission, which will decide if the department is to receive reaccredited status. Law enforcement accreditation is for 3 years. Verification by the team that the Titusville Police Department meets the Commission's standards is a voluntary process.
There are 414 Law Enforcement agencies in Florida. The Titusville Police Department will be one of 135 accredited by C.F.A.
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Community Food Drive
During these harder economic times, our community members can use your help. Beginning Monday, all Titusville Fire Stations (and Fire Headquarters) will be collection points for food contributions. Suggested items include:
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Boxed cereals
- Canned meats (with pop-tops)
- Boxed macaroni and cheese
- Pork 'n Beans
- Canned soups
With hurricane season drawing to a close, this is a great opportunity to go through your pantry and dispose of the food stuffs you stockpiled for emergencies at the beginning of summer. Or, make the food drive a challenge match among your fellow employees, or challenge your civic organization, school, or church members to see who can donate the most! Regardless of whether you drop off one can or one case, everybody wins!
Titusville Fire Station Locations:
- Station #10: 617 N. Singleton Avenue
- Station #11/Headquarters: 550 S. Washington Avenue
- Station #12: 2150 S. Park Avenue
- Station #13: 4715 Barna Avenue
The members of the Fire and Emergency Services Department thank you in advance for your support of our community and its members! If you have any questions, please contact Titusville Fire and Emergency Services, 383-5708.
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