From Harford County government: More than 100 police, fire, first responders, military and civilian personnel participated in a one-day Homeland Security exercise at Battelle in Aberdeen. Those attending included representatives of federal, state, county and local governments, as well as military representatives from the Aberdeen Providing Ground and Ft. Meade. The exercise was coordinated by […]
Harford County Teen Court Training for Youth and Adult Volunteers; Court Provides a 2nd Chance to Youth; Teens Needed to Serve as Jury
From Harford County government: The Harford County Teen Court was piloted in the spring of 2011as a diversion program that provides first time, non-violent youth offenders with a second chance. Offenders agree to participate in the Teen Court program, and if successful, avoid becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. The Teen Court is a […]
SARC Holds Basic Crisis Response and Hospital Companion Trainings
From SARC SARC, a non-profit working to stop the pattern of violence in our community, is looking for volunteers to participate in their quarterly 26 Hour Basic Crisis Response Training and 8 Hour Hospital Companion Training in January. Since 1978, SARC has provided hope and resources to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Police Academy, Week 15: Firearms Training System and Graduation
The weight of the Glock 9mm feeling strange in my hand, my partner and I step out of our patrol car. The call came in for an individual lying on the cement in an aqueduct near a busy overpass. A pair of tunnels under the road stretching away to the right, we approach the prone […]
Golczewski: “Access to [Gifted & Talented] Programs Should Not Be Dependent On Zip Code”
The following public comments were made to the Harford County Board of Education by parent Yvonne Golczewski on October 24, 2011. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. Good evening Dr. Tomback and members of the Board. My name is Yvonne Golczewski and I am the parent of two twice-exceptional Harford County students. […]
Deputy State Fire Marshal Alkire from Northeast Region Attends Homeland Security Training
From the Federal Emergency Management Agency: Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire, Fire/Explosive Investigator from the Maryland Department of State Police – Office of the Fire Marshal, Northeast Region recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), in Anniston, Ala. The CDP is operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security’s […]
Harford County Crisis Intervention Team Receives Advanced Training at International Conference; “War Addiction: Understanding a Mind in Combat”
From Harford County government: On September 14, 2011, the Harford County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) attended advanced training at the International Crisis Intervention Team Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Over 1,200 people attended the conference. Officer Jeff Gilpin (Havre de Grace Police Department), Lt. Marc Junkerman (Harford County Sheriff’s Office), and Shawn Dundon (Harford County/Sheppard […]
Free Maryland Workforce Exchange Training Offered for Those Who Work with Job Seekers with Disabilities
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Community Services Commission on Disabilities will be hosting a free training on the new Maryland Workforce Exchange on Thursday, May 26, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, at Aberdeen Workforce Center, 34 N. Philadelphia Boulevard in Aberdeen. The training is designed for job developers and staff of […]
