Response to Virginia Tech Panel Report Released; FBI Community Leadership Award Conferred
Crisis of Leadership: A Response to the Virginia Tech Panel Report was recently released through www.vincentbove.com and reviewed in a Washington Post article and WRVA newsradio.
The response, written in an easy-to-understand format, draws attention to the deficiencies of crisis management of the Virginia Tech Tragedy on that fateful day in April 2007 and continues the call for the accountability of those responsible for the safety of students, faculty and staff at Virginia Tech.
In light of the continued school and campus violence throughout the nation, it is hoped that this will serve as a reminder to campuses throughout the nation to develop a culture of preparedness, unity of effort and sound leadership regarding safety protocols and emergency procedures.
"It has been eight years since Columbine and nine years since the release of Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools. It is inexcusable that any school or campus is not prepared. The problem is compounded by campus safety professionals who are inadequately paid, trained, retained or motivated. It is a sad commentary that we can put hundreds of millions of dollars into college athletic programs while many campus security programs suffer from a lack of resources. Where are our priorities?
"The entire educational community including students, parents, educators, counselors, administrators, security and law enforcement must rise to the occasion. Open and effective collaboration is necessary to insure that these life saving protocols are understood, documented, revised and practiced is critical."
FBI Director's Community Leadership Award
On October 30, 2007, Mr. Bove received the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award from Special Agent in Charge Weysan Dun at the FBI’s Newark Field Office. This special award, presented on behalf of the Director of the FBI, was formally created in 1990 as a way to honor individuals and organizations for their efforts in combating crime, terrorism, drugs, and violence in America. It is given annually to one individual from each field office.
[Vincent Bove's remarks upon receiving the award]
It is an honor to receive the FBI Director's Community Leadership award
but it is also very humbling.
There are so many individuals deserving of recognition and
I would like to share this award with those I have
recently met from throughout the nation.
Victims and Families of the Virginia Tech Tragedy
These families experienced the worst act of school violence
in our nation's history. In my communications with many of them since the April 16 tragedy,
I have found them to represent the Courage of America.
Future Leaders of America
Just last week at the National Conference on Ethics in America,
I was privileged to serve college students from throughout the nation.
These students of character assembled to exchange concerns and solutions for
restoring the moral compass of our nation and represent the Hope of America.
Members of the INEOA
As a privileged speaker during the recent International Narcotics Officers Association's
annual conference, I had the opportunity to interact with individuals representing local law enforcement
as well as FBI, DEA and ICE. They clearly represent the Dedication of America.
Members of the FBI
Each of you, in all of the different roles within the FBI, are deserving of respect for the safeguarding our nation
and represent the Commitment of America.
Members of our Armed Forces
At the end of each of my presentations,
I always take a few moments to honor those in our military who represent the Service of America.
After one of these sessions, Marion Dooley, whose son Mark was killed in action while serving in Iraq,
thanked me for remembering our soldiers and invited me to attend his military
interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
In Arlington, she shared with me a letter given to her by her son Mark
which was only to be opened upon his death. Encouraged by Mrs. Dooley,
I shared this letter in a recent article since it represents the Honor of America.
I dedicate this award
Washington Post Article | Click here to visit site |
Crisis of Leadership: A Response to the Virginia Tech Panel Report | Click here to visit site |
Sacred Honor: Police Officer, Soldier, Patriot | Click here to visit site |
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