- How can I get rid of my old cell phone to help other people?
MAINERS CAN SAVE A LIFE BY DONATING CELL PHONES TO
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECTS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT CENTERS
Bangor, ME, January 28, 2008 – A new law went in effect that requires Maine people to properly dispose of their cell phones. Title 38 Section 2143 entitled, "Cellular Telephone Recycling” bans Mainers from throwing their old and unwanted cell phones in the trash.
The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence and the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault encourage Mainers to contact their local domestic violence project or sexual assault support centers to donate their phone or use the pre-paid mailing label to donate their phone. Donated cell phones will either be given to a victim or will be exchanged for a monetary donation to fund services.
Nicky Blanchard, Public Awareness and Prevention Coordinator, states. “Often abusers isolate and control victim’s finances, resources and even their contact with other family and friends. The simple act of providing a 911-programmed cell phone allows scared, threatened and endangered victims to reach out to law enforcement. One cell phone, one call may save a life.” Mainers who choose to donate their cell phones have the potential to save someone’s life.
Across the state, Mainers can help victims of domestic and sexual violence by dropping off their cell phones at their local domestic violence project or sexual assault support center. To find how to do so, Maine people can call the statewide domestic violence helpline 1-866-834-HELP or the statewide sexual assault crisis and support line: 1.800.871.7741 (or TTY: 1-888-458-5599).
People can also download a mailing label:
http://www.ncadv.org/files/BodyShop-NCADVPre-paidLabel.pdf and make a contribution without leaving their home.
The Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence (MCEDV) mission is to create and encourage a social, political, and economic environment in which domestic violence no longer exists, and to ensure that battered women are supported and that batterers are held accountable. MCEDV mobilizes and coordinates community action through a statewide network of domestic violence projects. Through these partnerships, we focus our resources on public policy, education, and systems advocacy. For more information about MCEDV, please visit www.mcedv.org.
The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) is organized to put an end to sexual violence in Maine, and to ensure that there will be ongoing support and services for victims and survivors. MECASA represents and serve Maine’s ten sexual assault support centers through public policy advocacy, assistance to Maine's sexual assault support centers, public awareness and prevention activities, and statewide training. For more information about MECASA, please visit www.mecasa.org.
- Where are the Alert Test administered other than at the Academy?
The Alert tests are administered once a month off site from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. For calendar year 2008 the off-site location will be the Sanford Police Department located at 917 Main Street in Sanford, Maine. The test will start promptly at 1:00 PM so please arrive before that time to register. If you plan to take the test, please call the Academy and register so we have a headcount for each date. There is a $40.00 test fee that can be paid in cash or check made out to Treasurer, State of Maine. You will also need a government issued photo ID (Driver’s License). To register for the Alert Test off-site, please call James Birt at 877-8020.
Alert Test dates for 2008 to be held at Sanford Police Department:
January 16th - February 20th - March 19th - April 16th -
May 21st - June 18th - July 16th - August 20th - September 16th - October 15th - November 19th - December 17th
- Where do I go for On-Line Training?
The online training is located at the web site of Justice Planning and Management Associates. The web address is:
www.jpmaweb.com
- What is the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program Waiver Process?
Only Full Time Law Enforcement Officers who are employed in a law Enforcement capacity or received a conditional offer of employment for a law enforcement agency can apply for a waiver of the Basic Police School.
The Basic Law Enforcement Training Program (BLETP) is an intensive 18 week, 720 hour residential program to prepare Law Enforcement Officers for duty for the State of Maine. We do accept similar programs for officers who are trained in other states. Most Federal or Military programs do not meet the ‘substantially similar’ requirement. If you meet the conditions in the first paragraph, the Academy will require the following information to determine if you are eligible for a waiver.
• Employed or Conditional offer of employment
• Provide documentation for your Basic Law Enforcement training, to include a course syllabus and schedule of classes. We also require the name of Academy, the address, and your specific dates of attendance.
• Provide documentation on In-Service classes
• Provide documentation on College course attended to include college transcripts
• Provide documentation on Full Time Law Enforcement employment
You will also have to meet the following Academy standards and Pre-service Standards:
• Be at least a high school graduate
• Be at least 21 years of age, or age 20 with 60 college credits
• Have or able to obtain a Maine operator’s license
• Have no convictions for or have engaged in any conduct which would constitute Murder, Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D crimes, or any provision of the Maine Criminal Code, Chapters 15, 19, 25, or 45 which include Theft, Falsification in Official Matters, Bribery & Corrupt Practices, and Drugs.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a through background investigation by the hiring agency, and
• Be able to read and write at a level necessary to master the law enforcement basic training course as determined by a reading and writing test. (ALERT test)
The officer must also meet the equivalent of the pre-service program, which includes:
• pass the ALERT test
• possess a valid CPR card
• complete a defensive driving or emergency vehicle operation course
• complete the following instructional legal units of the basic law enforcement course which should be taken in a law enforcement pre-service program
Maine Criminal Law
Maine Motor Vehicle Law
Maine Juvenile Law
Maine Liquor Law
• successfully complete the examinations in the pre-service program after all items above are done.
• And lastly, demonstrate proficiency with service weapon to the basic law enforcement school standard by a MCJA certified firearms instructor
- What is the "Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act"?
Under the “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act” (HR-218), qualified active and retired law enforcement officers are permitted to carry concealed handguns nationwide. The law amends the Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C. Chapter 44) to exempt qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from state and local laws prohibiting the carry of concealed firearms.
This Act requires that all qualified retired law enforcement officers meet the same firearms standard required of active duty law enforcement officers. In accordance with the Federal Act, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy provides a process for Maine residents who are retired law enforcement officers to meet the firearms qualification standards.
A list of Participating Certified Instructors and the
Application form are posted on this website under the "Forms" link.
- How do I apply for the Law Enforcement Pre Service Program?
You can find out more about the Law Enforcement Pre Service and download an application from our web site under the "Law Enforcement Pre Service" link under "Training".
- What is the Law Enforcement Pre Service Program?
Before any person may serve as a law enforcement officer in Maine, they must meet the training standards of the Law Enforcement Pre Service Program. The Law Enforcement Pre Service is the required training program for all part-time officers.
- What is the ALERT Examination?
The ALERT Examination is a reading comprehension and writing skills test. It is used to ensure that applicants to the Law Enforcement Pre-Service and the Basic Law Enforcement Training Program have the requisite reading and writing skills to complete the programs and function as a law enforcement officer.
- How do I sign up to take the ALERT Examination?
The ALERT Examination is offered at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. To make an appointment to take the exam please call (207)877-8000. Applicants must bring with them a government issued picture identification such as a drivers license and the $40.00 fee. If paying with cash, please bring the correct amount. If paying with check, please bring a check for $40.00 made payable to “Treasurer, State of Maine”. Applicants should arrive at 8:15 AM, 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam at 8:30 AM. Anyone arriving after the exam has started will be asked to reschedule. Directions to the Academy can be found at Driving Directions.
