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| | BSPD Prepares for Accreditation On-site to be held February 6-9, 2012.
Everyone is welcome to provide input through the Public Hearing or call-in sessions on February 7, 2012. | | Through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the Blue Springs Police Department voluntarily strives to achieve elite status by complying with national standards. On February 6-9, 2012, assessors from CALEA will be examining BSPD policies, procedures and processes to ensure that we meet national standards. The assessors from CALEA will be Chief Daniel Boring, ret. from the Culpepper, Virginia Police Department and Lieutenant Thomas Wilkes of the Aurora, Colorado Police Department. As part of the process, the assessors conduct a public hearing and a public call-in session to obtain input. Interested citizens can call the assessors on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 816 228-0174, or attend a public hearing in person at the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Training Center on 40 Highway at 5:30 p.m. the same date. | | | | 
Uniformed Police Officer Kenneth Keating was a recent Employee of the Month. Uniformed Officers on the street are your first responders in an emergency. | | Come Tour Your Blue Springs Police Department
Group tours of the Blue Springs Police Department are offered to students and youth. Call the Crime Prevention Unit at (816) 228-0178 to arrange a tour for your group. | | | Welcome to the December 2011 edition of edition of our BSPD electronic newsletter "Mission Possible." O ur goal as always is to provide you with the most up-to-date information related to organizational activities and progress. With the new year comes the potential for dangerous roadways due to ice and snow. Be sure to allow time to clear windows thoroughly, and never leave your vehicle running and unlocked. Don't tempt someone into becoming a car thief! In this issue we'll feature information on the upcoming accreditation process and public hearing, our 10th Citizen Academy class, 2011 Awards Event and feature another of our outstanding employees. Please pass this newsletter along to friends and family, and have them sign up to automatically receive future editions. Feedback and questions are always welcome! Chief Wayne | | | | BSPD Officers, Civilians and Citizens Honored at the 2011 BSPD Awards Ceremony. The 10h annual awards ceremony of the Blue Springs Police Department, attended by approximately 150 employees, friends, family, city officials and community members was held on Sunday, December 11th, 2011, filling Adams Pointe Golf Club, where the staff at Adams Pointe provided a warm and festive atmosphere in which to celebrate. Chief McCoy presented Citizen Recognition Certificates to Glen Williams and Wade Williams, two residents that assisted the police department with the apprehension of a suspect in a bank robbery on May 17, 2011. Missouri State Representatives Sheila Solon and Jeanie Lauer were on hand to present House resolutions to the four "of the Year" recipients, including Volunteer of the Year Donn Wyckoff, Civilian Employee of the Year Teri Sandlin, Officer of the Year Shannon Humphrey and Supervisor of the Year Stacey Edwards. . | | 10th B.S.P.D. Citizen Police Academy graduation 11-02-11 
A civic minded group of citizens have given of their time and talents to participate in the Blue Springs Police Department's Citizen Police Academy (CPA). On November 2, 2011, the 10th class culminated with graduation at the Howard L. Brown Public Safety Building. The CPA is a program designed to involve citizens with the Police Department and give them an opportunity to learn about police work and allow officers and citizens to interact and get to know each other. The first class began in September, 2008; since then over 180 people have participated in the 10 classes. Class 10 brought together 19 individuals from diverse backgrounds with a desire to learn what police work is really all about. And learn they did! The overall experience has been overwhelmingly positive for the participants of the class and many have become enthusiastic supporters of the police department, continuing their participation after the class ends through the Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association or by becoming a department volunteer. Soon to follow is the 11th class, which begins on January 26, 2012. The program has been so popular that BSPD has added more classes than originally scheduled, but a waiting list of hopeful attendees remains. The Blue Springs Citizen and Youth Police Academies are ongoing programs. Information can be obtained by contacting Sergeant Allen Kintz or Officer Doug Heishman 816-228-0178, or on the Internet at www.bluespringsgov.com. 
| | | Is has been my pleasure to bring you the latest news in Blue Springs public safety. The Blue Springs Police Department is thankful for the tremendous support shown by our citizens. Did you enjoy this issue of Mission Possible? Be sure to send me your feedback on how we can continue to improve this publication.
Sincerely, Wayne McCoy, Chief of Police Blue Springs Police Department | | |