Sailors Shadow Broward County Sheriffs During Fleet Week

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bruce Cummins, Fleet Week Port Everglades Public Affairs

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (NNS) -- Nearly 50 Sailors were the first participants in a unique event designed to showcase the day-to-day operations of the Broward County Sheriff's Office during Fleet Week Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 26.

Taking a service member along with him during his work day was an opportunity to show his appreciation for the job a Sailor does on a daily basis, said Broward County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ben Koos.

"It's good for the military to be out here with us, and it's an honor for me to have Sailors come out, see what we do and appreciate what we do," said Koos, a 14-year veteran of Broward County Sheriff's Office. "I love that the military comes to us in different locations for port calls and fleet week."

USS Ross (DDG 71) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Allan Salas said the event reminded him of the similarities between military service and police work.

"We all work together in some way or another; they defend the safety of the city, and we defend the freedom of the country," said Salas. "The fact that they are willing to bring me along with them for the day made me feel really important; I got to see hands-on what [Broward County Sheriff's Office sheriffs] do, which made fleet week even more fun for me."

Gordon Black, a two-year Broward County Sheriff's Office veteran, agreed with Salas about the quality of an exchange two organizations with similar responsibilities can have.

"I think it's really good to have the Sailors come over and ride with us," said Black. "We get to hear what they've experienced overseas, and they get to see a side of police work – what we do at home. They protect us overseas, and we try to protect everyone here."

More than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen are in South Florida for Fleet Week Port Everglades 2011. The week-long celebration of the sea services honors the men and women of the military through public events and recognition, and also provides the sea services an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of surface platforms, equipment and the skills of the men and women serving aboard these vessels.

For media outlets interested in covering fleet week events, contact Lt. Cmdr. Jonathon Blyth at 202-270-8136.

Officer Survival Mindset: Becoming a 15th Century Samurai in a 21st Century World

On February 6, 2009, Conversations with Heroes at the Watering Hole will feature a discussion Senior Sergeant Marty Katz, Broward County Sheriff’s Office (ret.), about his program - Officer Survival Mindset: Becoming a 15th Century Samurai in a 21st Century World.

Program Date: February 6, 2009
Program Time: 2100 hours, Pacific
Topic: Officer Survival Mindset: Becoming a 15th Century Samurai in a 21st Century World
Listen Live: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/02/07/Officer-Survival-Mindset-Becoming-a-15th-Century-Samurai-in-a-21st-Century-World

About the Guest
Senior Sergeant Martin Katz, Broward County Sheriff’s Office (ret.) has more than 30 years of multifaceted experience in the criminal justice system in New Jersey and South Florida. His assignments encompassed administrative functions, as well as commanding uniformed patrol and criminal investigations units. Senior Sergeant Martin Katz served more than 23 years with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, with progressive advancement through the ranks, supervising Patrol Officers, Field Training Officers and Detectives. He has extensive experience with police training programs, both in-service and academy level, as Instructor and Administrator responsible for development of various courses and curriculum in all areas of police work and law enforcement.

In addition to his law enforcement career, Senior Sergeant Martin Katz has been involved in Martial Arts since 1958. He has received his Seventh Degree Black Belt in Japanese Karate and trained in Japan on 2 occasions with the Tokyo Metropolitan Riot Police and various senior martial arts instructors. Based on his law enforcement career and his martial arts training and experiences he has developed a survival course entitled Officer Survival Mindset: Becoming a 15th Century Samurai in a 21st Century.

Additionally, Senior Sergeant Marty Katz is the author of the semi-autobiographical look at the inside of police work: Past the Uniform.

About the Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is police slang for a location cops go off-duty to blow off steam and talk about work and life. Sometimes funny; sometimes serious; but, always interesting.

About the Host
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster was a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 24 years. He retired in 2003 at the rank of Lieutenant. He holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute and University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton; and, has completed his doctoral course work. Raymond E. Foster has been a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and Fresno; and is currently a Criminal Justice Department chair, faculty advisor and lecturer with the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, law enforcement technology and leadership. Raymond is an experienced author who has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Mobile Government, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement.

Listen, call, join us at the Watering Hole:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LawEnforcement/2009/02/07/Officer-Survival-Mindset-Becoming-a-15th-Century-Samurai-in-a-21st-Century-World

Program Contact Information
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
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