NYC CORRECTION GUARDIANS

THE NYC CORRECTION GUARDIANS ASSOCIATION, INC

INVITES ALL TO MARCH IN THE

41st ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN DAY PARADE

SUNDAY,

SEPT. 19th, 2010, at 1:00pm

From 111th Street & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd to 142nd Street

Assemble at 11:30pm on 111th Street Bet. Frederick Douglas & ACP, Jr. Blvds

CLASS “A” FULL DRESS UNIFORM

Join the After Parade Get Together at I.S. 271 on 134th St. between

Malcolm X & ACP, Jr. Blvd.

Parking and changing facilities available there.

For info call: 347-232-4570 or visit us at: http://www.nyccga.org

KENNETH WILLIAMS

DEPUTY WARDEN

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION

GRADUATES FROM THE INAUGURAL CLASS OF THE NATIONAL JAIL LEADERSHIP COMMAND ACADEMY

Kenneth Williams, Deputy Warden assigned to George R. Vierno Center is a Graduate of the Inaugural Class of the National Jail Leadership Command Academy.

Deputy Warden, Kenneth Williams, a member of the New York City Department of Corrections has the unique distinction of being a member of the inaugural class of jail professionals who graduated from the National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA), conducted at the Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. March 1-6, 2009.

The goal of NJLCA is to assist in the succession preparation and development of leadership skills for successful transitioning into senior leadership positions within jails. Topics covered included leadership skills, human resources, accountability, emerging issues, communication, ethics, collaboration, discipline, finance and budgeting, statistics, and managing change. The Academy faculty included subject matter experts representing field practitioners and criminal justice academicians. NJLCA is a collaborative effort of the American Jail Association (AJA) and the Correctional Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) in cooperation with the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo).

Deputy Warden, Kenneth Williams started his career in October of 1989, as a Correction Officer. He was assigned to the George Motchan Detention Center for 6 years and then was transferred to the Special Operation Division he remained there for 5 years where he responded to TSOs, EMPs and other Department Emergencies.

In 2000 he was promoted to Captain, and was assigned to the North Infirmary Command, Transportation and the Academy. While assigned to the Transportation Division he assisted the Office of Emergency Management during the September 11, 2001, recovery efforts. While at the Academy he became an instructor, which he currently still is.

In 2005 he was promoted to the rank of Assistant Deputy Warden, and was assigned to the George Motchan Detention Center, there he ensured when he was on duty he stressed three things Security, Efficiency, and Accountability. He frequently toured the facility and ensured the staff and inmates knew he was on duty.

In 2006 he was promoted to Deputy Warden where he was assigned to the Otis Bantum Correctional Center / CPSU and given the assignment of Administration, he was transferred a year and a half later to the George R.Vierno Center and given the assignment of Security. After seeing the violence decrease in the 7 months he performed Security he was transferred to Programs where he is currently.

AJA, a national organization representing more than 70,000 jail professionals and 3,200- plus facilities, focuses exclusively on issues affecting today’s jail professional. CMIT operates out of the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center, within the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Established in 1994, CMIT provides training and leadership development opportunities to the corrections professionals within the State and across the Nation.

NACo is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States and provides essential services to the Nation’s 3,066 counties. NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the Federal government, improves the public’s understanding of county government, assist counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money. NIC is an agency within the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, that provides training, technical assistance, information services, and policy/program development assistance to Federal, State and local corrections agencies.

Mr. Thomas McCarthy for producing this outstanding African American Correction History Presentation which the Guardian Chronicle will share with our readers during the year!

The Killers of NYC Correction Officer Andrew Morgan Are Still On Run written by Ralph E Smith 9/21/04

"My name is Sakeena Morgan, I am the sister of Andrew Morgan the correction officer that was killed in April. He was shot 6 times. I am curious as to why another article has not be written as a follow up. Something to let poeple know that his murder has not been caught. Or is this article even a possibility. I would like to know. Thank You Sakeena Morgan."

The Guardian Chronicle received this email letter September 20 and will always try to assist the community of NYC in any way possible to catch a killer of New Yorks' Boldest! The African American Organizations- All who are committed to helping its members and the community must step up the plate and keep the pressure on to find the killers.

Also, reaching out to the elected. It is the believe of this publication that if the elected don't help in cases like this, then the elected must be deselected by the people!

We thank you Ms. Sakeena Morgan for letting the Guardian Chronicle know that more needs to be done! More members of service as seen at the parades need to understand that standing together at a parade is not just for show, but also a reflection of our own leadership and community networking that can result in finding a killer or education to keep our youth away from crime. This African American Day Parade really made me wonder why the collective black law enforcement family don't continue to build our organzations and make them accountablity to the people.We need to be blocks long and not feet long at these parades. The way to do that is to get back to building our organizations and make them work for the people.

Some people run around talking about, "Why the Guardians don't work. There is a saying about pointing fingers at others, and the bottom line is that new members are coming into the NYC Law Enforcement Community wondering about where is the fellowship of brotherhood and sisterhood. While we look at each other and say, "You lead, You Build, You get the membership back, and a lot of you do that." People like Ms. Sakeena Morgan need the African American Law Enforcement Organizations to make some noise in the community and on the steps on city hall and demand justice!

Letters from readers like Ms. Sakeena Morgan should be a wake up call to members of any Law Enforcement Organization of Color: The community of New York needs you to rise up for the youth, the community, and for all who say, Can you help me!

Law Enforcement bill passes Senate Submitted by Christina Washington-Koger July 14, 2004

The Senate voted late Wednesday to pass H.R. 218 the 'National Concealed Carry for Cops' legislation that was passed by the House on June 23rd. The bill now goes to President Bush, who has indicated his strong support for the legislation. The 'National Concealed Carry for Cops' law gives qualified off duty and retired law enforcement officers the ability to carry their firearms concealed nationwide.

In 1992, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) and Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham came together to promote common sense. LEAA and Congressman Cunningham believed that qualified off duty and retired law enforcement officers ought to have the tools to match their training whether they are traveling out of state, or retired. America's men and women in blue deserved the right to protect themselves and their families from threats that didn't go away at the state line and criminal grudges that didn't end at the officer's retirement party.

When Congressman Cunningham and LEAA first gathered at a press conference to announce the 'National Concealed Carry for Cops' bill, the House and Senate were controlled by Democrats and President George H.W. Bush was in the White House. The bill only gathered 15 cosponsors that year, a far cry from the 297 in the House and 70 in the Senate of today

Rev. Lawrence Lucas IN LENOX HILL HOSPITAL March 31, 2004: President of the NYC Correction Guardians is in Lenox Hill Hospital located at 100 East 77 Street, N.Y.,N.Y., (212) 434-4047. Visiting hours are from 11:00am to 8:30pm. April 5- Rev Lucas is out of hospital (Submitted by Marie Slaughter)

Rev. Lucas is in Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home on York St, Room #513. He can be reached at (212) 737-5467. Please reach out to Rev. Lucas as used his life to reach out to thousands in the community of New York. Rev. Lucas is also the current NYC Correction Guardian President.

Welcome to the New Correction Officers who joined the NYCD. Those members who submitted applications to the Guardians will be receiving information about current events and the rebuilding of the Correction Guardians. Please contact Ralph E Smith for more information. Many old members fought hard and long for the Guardians and now we will need to come together, both old and new to keep our communities safe, job knowledge current, and keep the idea of fellowship in our jobs. At the end of the day, I don't care what rank or color you are, we need each other. During this time of war and death, we need to stay together. Peace and blessings.

Brian J. Sharkey Past President NYCD Emerald Society Response to Andrew Roane's letter to Guardian Chronicle regarding mistreatment of Irish-American managers in the Correction Department: November 4, 2003

Jefferson Jordan, Falani Smith, Adina Holt, and Lloyd D. Mebane received Scholarship Awards at the 39 Annual NYC Correction Guardians Association Scholarship Dinner Dance April 25 at Sante Caterers in Jackson Heights, New York ( Photo by Beverly Holder-Guardian Chronicle Magazine)

"COBA and I absolutely refuse to allow anyone to commit a sexual assault on a New York City Correction Officer and escape without punishment"

Dec 13, 2002: Captain Dane Martin Hits Department of Correction with $5 Million in Back Pay and Restoration to A.D.W Rank "Attacks for Speaking Out?" June 2, 2003 Update......Mr. Dane Martin Won his case hands down...City to pay $60.000.00 and he has been restored to his rank!!

The Executive Board hopes that our members and family enjoyed their summer. As we begin to face another election for the Mayor of New York City as well as another school year for our children, it becomes very important to be part of that process and vote for the people that will increase the quality of your life and the safety of our streets.

In September, we will hold our meeting at the State Office Building on a date to be announced and we will also come together for the African American Day Parade! The Parade Day needs to be a day when people of color, determination,direction, and pride come together our one vision. Let this be a day when it's reported that the numbers have increased, not decreased! We can vote for whom ever and we can belong to what ever group, but the color of our difference shades of Black point back to the Greatness. Lets use this day to renew our friendships with members of service as well as friends, family and community!

Welcome to our new On-Line Photo Album: This section includes photos taken by Ralph E. Smith starting from 1980! That's right. Ralph has been behind the film and digital camera and pen for a long time recording the Best Positive Images of the community of New York City and members of various Guardian Law Enforcement Associations and community organizations. This section is presented as a public service and there is no charge to download photos from this section. Enjoy.

Just want to let you and the Guardian family,that I have just got out the hospital with a ruptured tendon in my knee.I am home resting.

Andrew Roane will have his operation August 31, 2001 at Beekman Downtown Hospital. Stop by and show him Support and Love!..........

**** Old & New**** Time To Build The Foundation and Address Issues Within and Departmental:

If you want to see change, bring your ideas! Bring your leadership! Bring your commitment! If you are an old member with unresolved issues, we need to embrace your problem and commitment to making it ours!

We need to embrace our youth and communities and maintain our programs that help our youth.

New members or those with questions; you are invited! There have been many Presidents and many Executive Boards over the past 20 years working to build and open doors. Each President and Executive Staff did their part to take the organization to the next level! There are no fingers to point towards any one person. We need to start putting our hands and minds together to ensure the future of the new staff coming on the job and resolve issues from the past!

Where the New York City Correction Guardians go in the next 20 years will be determined by WE WHO COME TOGETHER TO LIFT EACH OTHER UP AND OUR ORGANIZATION! The Game rules are changing and it's time to step up to plate!

Word on the street is "My man, Where are the Guardians? My brother just took a hit, What's up! Are we going to bring this to the political, and community powers and hit back or lay down like dogs. What's the deal? Who are the Guardians? Where did they go?

The answer is in you who dare to be a part of the answer! The answer is in your hand! We are like the hand! As fingers, each can be broken and can not hold much weight, but if we turn our fingers into a mighty hand, we can fight back with blows that have hard hitting messages and help each other to grow on the job and in our communities!

Place: Metlife Harlem Financial Services Center located at 203-07 West 125th Street (between Frederick Douglas and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd). Seating will be limited.