UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 (CONFERENCE CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST WILL BE AT 8:00 A.M.) AT THE WYNDHAM RIVERFRONT HOTEL NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR

The United States Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce another training opportunity brought to you by the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC). On September 13, 2007, we will have a one-day event with two outstanding presenters from the Bureau of Justice Assistance/Institute for Intergovernmental Research. Dr. Bob Taylor will provide a basic understanding of middle-Eastern culture, religion, and politics as they relate to current terrorism issues. A basic introduction to Islam is provided, including a special focus on the historical and contemporary development of radical Islamic

RE: UPCOMING ATAC/LECC TRAINING: The United States Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce another FREE training opportunity brought to you by the Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (LECC) and Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) for the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Arkansas. This training is specifically designed for officers in the field who might encounter individuals who are illegally in the United States. This one-day LECC/ATAC course will be taught by officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), United States Secret Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint

SUICIDE BOMBERS, BOMBS & EXPLOSIVES: RECOGNIZING & PREVENTING THE THREAT IN YOUR COMMUNITY ON FEBRUARY 15, 2007 (CONFERENCE CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST WILL BE AT 8:00 A.M.) AT THE WYNDHAM RIVERFRONT HOTEL NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR U.S. Department of Justice United States Attorney Eastern District of Arkansas Post Office Box 1229 501-340-2600 425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 500 Fax 501-340-2725 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 MEMORANDUM January 9, 2007 The United States Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce another training opportunity brought to you by the Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC). On February 15, 2007, we

AAPE, in this case, is the Arkansas Association of Property and Evidence. They have set their annual conference for March 20th through the 23rd. Cost to attend is $150.00 per person and includes 2007/2008 association membership and daily lunch buffet during the conference. Topics this year will include Ethics, Leadership and Arkansas Law. The Association will be two years old in March. Membership is open to personel involved in the collection and preservation of property and evidence. Arrangements have been made for a special rate if you wish to stay at the Holiday Inn but you will need to tell them you are attending the conference when you reserve your room.

PROJECT SAFE CHILDHOOD TRAINING CONFERENCE ON DECEMBER 11, 2006 (CONFERENCE CHECK-IN & BREAKFAST WILL BE AT 8:30 A.M.) AT JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, JACKSONVILLE, AR

TO: LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS, EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS FM: BUD CUMMINS, UNITED STATES ATTORNEY, EASTERN DISTRICT, MARSHA CLEVENGER, ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY, PROJECT SAFE CHILDHOOD COORDINATOR

RE: UPCOMING CONFERENCE:

The Internet is a great thing and can be used in so many positive ways; however, it also poses a major threat to children, who are increasingly targeted online by sexual predators.

The Arkansas Association of Property and Evidence will host their first annual conference March 22nd, 23rd and 24th at Holiday Inn, 120 W. Pershing, North Little Rock.

There will be many great speakers and topics, some of which include:

Arkansas State Crime Laboratory Evidence Section- Ray Harrison, Lab/ASCLD Packaging Requirements

Arkansas State Crime Laboratory Operation Shutdown- Steve Hargis, Difference in Operation Shutdown and Firearms

Arkansas State Crime Laboratory- Director J.R. Howard and Kermit Channell, DNA Laws and How They Impact Your Property Room

Little Rock Police Department Property and Evidence- Carri Frederick, “Is Your Property Room a Soft Target?� (Theft and security)

*Submitted by A.L. Holingsworth The National Constable Association Convention will be held in Springdale, Arkansas at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center starting March 30 and ending April 2, 2006. Notices will be mailed out with more information in the near future. The Holiday Inn is located at: Highway 412 & Interstate 540 (New U. S. 71 bypass) 1500 South 48th Street Springdale, AR 72762 www.holidayinnspringdale.com (479) 751-8300

They have a complimentary Airport shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) with Avis Car Rental Facility on site. For those of you that might need it, each room has high-speed internet.