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Tuesday, June 28, 2016

2016 International Terrorism and Organized Crime Conference

Subject: 2016 International Terrorism and Organized Crime Conference, Hosted by AGIAC.,  August 8-12, 2016 - "Disneyland Hotel", 1150 West Magic Way, Anaheim, California 92802

IMPORTANT UPDATE 
 
1.     Our website,WWW.AGIAC.COM, has been updated with the latest conference information.  You can also see the conference info at our FACEBOOK page,https://www.facebook.com/AsianGangInvestigatorAssociationOfCa 
  
2.     Hotel Rooms are filling up, hurry and make your reservations today. Special Attendee Price of $ 199.00 per night at the Disneyland Hotel.  Prices are typically $ 450 – $ 500 a night.  This special pricing only happens once a year  at our conference.  Please go directly tohttp://www.mydisneymeetings.com/gdah66b/, to make your reservations today. 
  
     There is a five day pre-arrival cancellation policy.  You are able to cancel your reservations five day prior to your arrival at the Disneyland Hotel. 
  
3.     Special Disneyland Ticket pricing are available to all conference attendees.  Please go to this website,http://www.mydisneymeetings.com/gdah66b/,  click purchase specially-priced tickets now.

The special pricing on Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park tickets will be increasing effective on March 26 at midnight.  On March 27, 2016, the prices will be increased. 
  
4.     Early Conference Registration Price of $ 425, will expire on July 8, 2016.  Hurry up and register for the conference to receive the special pricing.  After July 8th, registration will be $ 475. 
  
5.     If you are interested in speaking at our conference, please submit your post instructor resume, short bio, course synopsis, and course outline. 
  
  
ANNOUNCEMENT
  
Hello Everyone,
  
We are excited to announce our 2016 International Terrorism and Organized Crime Conference.  We would like to welcome law enforcement agencies from around the world to attend this International Conference.  It is conferences like this that will enhance your knowledge and build working relationships that will assist all of us incombating Terrorism, Organized Crime, and Street “Terrorism” Gangs.  We look forward in seeing you at 2016 conference, at the happiest place on Earth, the Disneyland Hotel, 1150 West Magic Way, Anaheim, CA. 92802.  If you are interested in being an instructor at next year’s conference, please scroll down to the course instructor section and submit all of your information.
  
  
Thank You 
  
 
  
  
  
   2016 INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM AND ORGANIZED CRIME CONFERENCE
DISNEYLANDHOTEL
Attention 
  
This five day conference is P.O.S.T Certified NA and you can receive up to 32 hours of post credit.  All California attendess which fill out the College application will receive Santa Ana College credits, and Deputy D/A’s can receive MCLE hours for classes which are MCLE approved.  This is co-sponsored by the Orange County D/A’s Office and they’re a State Bar of Ca. approved MCLE provider. 
  Attention:  Those attending from STC participating agencies seeking credit, please contact your training manager regarding receiving STC credit for this conference.
  
 
 
 AGIAC has elected to host its conference in the City of Anaheim. “2016 International Terrorism and Organized CrimeConference”, will be presented by national and internationally recognized experts in Terrorism and Organized Crime investigations.  The conference venue will be at the Disneyland Hotel1150 W. Magic Way, Anaheim, California. 92802, held on August 8-12, 2016.  The conference will provide networking, training, and education on combating and preventing the rise of terrorism, organized crime, and street gangs.  

We are anticipating 500 attendees from over 20 different countries and the 50 local states attending this conference. 
 
The co-hosting, sponsoring agencies, and companies will be: Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Anaheim Police Department, United States Postal Inspection Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriff’s (AOCDS), Brown Insurance, Altria Client Services-Philip Morris USA, C.I Solutions, Underwriters Laboratory/ IIPCIC, and Focus Investment Advisors.
 
The Asian Gang Investigators’ Association of California (AGIAC) (www.agiac.com ) was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization to foster relationships and networking among the various investigative units working Asian crime and gangs throughout California.  Over the years, AGIAC has grown to include members across the nation and internationally.  Membership is limited to law enforcement personnel, including corrections, prosecutors, parole, and probation.  AGIAC interacts with other law enforcement organizations, military, and private companies across the country to assist in a coordinated strategy on investigating and prosecuting Organized crime,  gangs, criminal enterprises, and terrorism.  This conference is a forum for training and development of the exchange of critical information involving Asian criminal enterprises.  Since the 9-11 terrorist attack against our country, our association AGIAC has strived to better serves the needs of the law enforcement community by providing quality training in Terrorism and Organized Crime that will equip and assist members in combating this proliferating crime trend in a proficient and professional manner.   
 
The training is open to all sworn law enforcement personal, including corrections, parole, prosecution and probation. Attendees must provide proper department identification, which is mandatory for admission.  Past conferences have been attended by 500-1000 law enforcement personnel from the United States and 20 other countries.  
 
Registration Fees 

Advance: $425
On-Site: $475
 
Conference Hotel:
 
The Disneyland Hotel - Attendee Special Hotel Rate for Conference:  $ 199.00 per night.  Reservations for Special Rate must be made by July 18, 2016, Rate varies and are subject to availability.
This price is good for reservations made from August 2 thru August 16, 2016, upon availability.
“Overnight self-parking of  $15 will apply only if you have a car”.
  
Make your room reservation now!  A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure a room please contact the Disneyland® Resort by booking online 24/7 athttp://www.mydisneymeetings.com/gdah66b/ or by calling (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST.  Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. 

Disneyland® Resort Tickets 
 
Disneyland® Resort Ticket Special Pricing for Conference Attendees:http://www.mydisneymeetings.com/gdah66b/
 
These special ticket prices are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Tickets will be available for sale online beginning on Monday, February 01, 2016. Tickets are valid from Wednesday, August 3 – Monday, August 15, 2016. Our ticket store closes at 9:00 PM PST on Friday, August 5, 2016 so don't delay!
 

Once the conference attendees arrive at the Disneyland Hotel, prior to check in, the Front desk will review your Disneyland Ticket order and confirm or change your order if they need to.  The conference attendee at that time, may increase their Disneyland Ticket order, decrease, or cancel the tickets.  If you decide to keep your order, the Front desk will print out the Disneyland Park Tickets for the conference attendee and charge the account based on the method of payment.
  
Course Instructor 
 
If anyone is interested in being an course instructor at our 2016 conference, please fill out the POST instructor resume, attach a small bio, attach a 2-hr expanded course outline, course synopsis,(Must submit all items at the same time to be considered) and email the information to
Eric Shen ateshen@uspis.gov  626-672-5505 or Edward Yee atEdward.yee@agiac.com 714-651-6710, if you have any questions.
 
 We look forward in meeting all of you at the “2016 International Terrorism and Organized Crime Conference”
 

Saturday, June 4, 2016

10 Wqys Law Enforcement has Ruined me as a Woman - Hilarious but true

As police officers, we girls are expected to survive in a profession that’s traditionally been a man’s job. We’ve made progress since I first became an officer and the conventional stereotypes have mostly faded. But there are still those who look at us like we are aliens.

Being a police officer changes our entire way of thinking and affects our psyche. It transforms us for life, not just for the duration of duty. Sometimes this projects a hard edge. At times, our femininity gets lost in the equation.

My mother would say the job has hardened me and I have lost all refinement. How does that song go—conceal, don’t feel? Maybe she is right, but I am still fighting to keep my womanhood…kicking and screaming all the way!

In terms of societal perspectives, here are 10 ways law enforcement has ruined me as a woman:

1. I’ve lost my fashion sense.

fashion fail
Does this look OK? [Source]

Candidly speaking, our uniforms are a necessity and it would not be practical to wear anything but department issue. Our pants are designed for active use. They mostly come in earth tones. Some of us get to wear a pop of color, but only in blue. Vests are not figure flattering. I mean, frankly, the girls get smashed and lost in there. The only bling we have are shiny metal attachments to our pockets and collars. At least we have a broach in the form of a shield or a star. I guess you could count that as jewelry. Our shoes, well, although they make tactical boots in many styles to choose from, they primarily come in black. Even our hair is regulated.

Because the job requires a certain level of physical fitness, I am considered a sloppy dresser with my workout clothes overpowering my personal wardrobe. Someone looking through my closet might say, “That’s all you have?” But I must admit I do have a nice collection of running shoes and hiking boots!

2. I prefer shiny accessories in gunmetal grey.

woman in gun shop
[Source]

While some girls rush out to get the latest handbag, I browse the gun aisles. Weapons are like my shoe fetish—you can't have enough. Maybe I need a new holster. You might find me perusing the hunting sections of retail stores. It is there I am thrilled to find range items suitable for work. A new knife will catch my eye. They are so shiny! Or a flashlight. We also stock ammo. Gosh, all this excites me! Let’s go shopping!

3. I am not a damsel in distress.

damsel in distress
Nope. [Source]

Thanks to the custody and control maneuvers and ninja moves we have learned over the years, I can hold my own and I don’t need a knight in shining armor to rescue me. Physical engagement is not something I would invite in by instigating trouble, but when it comes my way it’s exhilarating. Plus, women are good at communication. This causes a problem when I am out on a date and I end up diffusing problems instead of standing by while my man does it.

4. Female cops have moxie.

independent women
[Source]

While I think this is an attractive trait, many people shy away from us. But just because I'm tenacious and independent doesn't mean I'm not a lady. I still know how to bat my eyes. Does that count?

5. I can project my voice like Major Payne.

When the kids are running wild, I boom commands and they come to a screeching halt. Please and thank you are afterthoughts. These are orders. In my household, I will rattle the windows and life comes to a complete stop. Usually, this is accompanied by raised eyebrows and big eyes. This is effective in crowd control, but somehow loses its flash effect at home.

6. Everyone looks at me for decisions and treats me like one of the dads.

three dads
[Source]

It’s true. At PTA meetings, the other parents will turn around to see what I think or expect me to have all the answers. Who, me? I just like to be at the back of the room and go unnoticed. I get asked to carry things for other women. Furthermore, at my kids’ sporting events, I am at the top bleacher with my back to the wall, sitting quietly so I can see everything. Booster club? Do I have to wave pom poms?

7. We become socially awkward.

socially awkward guy
[Source]

There are days I am downright anti-social. But in most cases, I still enjoy regular people. My friends find it distracting when we are in a conversation but I never look them in the eye. I will glance once in a while. However, I am too busy scanning the room for threats and keeping my eyes on any sudden movers and shakers. Eating out tends to be a picky decision as I have arrested many of the servers. No special sauce, please.

8. I don’t really rush to attend tea parties and book clubs.

woman hiking with backpack in mountains
I'd rather be hiking. [Source]

This might be too girly or may entrap me into wearing a dress with a hoop skirt. Female cops get dirty. I love to fish, hike, and be on the water. Now trap shooting or any outdoor sports? HELLO! I am all about that. But those sun bonnets and parasols…umm…nah.

9. Sometimes I channel my inner truck driver.

truck driver in front of oversize truck
[Source]

Street language is the sound of our people. It’s tough. It’s rough. It is direct. Let’s face it…many times it involves a lot of slang and graphic cursing. This vocabulary would shock most grandmothers out of their knickers and does not have much use in conversation with regular folks. My mother is especially disgusted by my fondness of the f*bomb when it slips. But on the other hand, it has so many uses!

10. I like camouflage.

woman wearing camouflage gear
[Source]

It’s true. Sometimes I even prefer it in pink. In addition to that, wearing warrior clothing is sometimes appealing and might be part of my wardrobe. Skull logos, superhero emblems and warrior symbols are fun to display in various materials.

Setting aside all these influences on my personality, I really do like pretty dresses and high heels. I put on makeup and wear my hair down. It is not always styled in buns or braids. Manicures and pedicures are mandatory. And spas or massages? Oh, don’t get me giddy!

I can laugh, cry, squeal, and flirt just like the rest of them. Don’t discount my female ways. It is still very flattering if men open doors for us ladies and treat us to things. Romance? Yep. We are all about that. But we can also put you in an arm bar in 2.5 seconds. It’s all a struggle.