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BPD's Lt Monnier Attends FBI National Academy Association's National Conference

Lieutenant Ed Monnier spent five days in Milwaukee, Wisconsin refreshing his knowledge of some law enforcement best practices at the annual National Conference of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). One of the sessions Lt Monnier attended dealt with the prevention of violence in schools. He said what he took away from that session is how important it is for parents to remain active and visible in the schools to decrease the opportunities for young people to get into trouble due to lack of supervision and oversight. He added, "some school districts, at the high school level, have made it difficult for parents to be active in their buildings during school hours, but the tide seems to be changing which I have been saying for some time that parents should be in the buildings more keeping an eye on the activities." Monnier also attended sessions on ethics, police and public partnerships for school safety, and community policing.

Monnier's two children, Billy (19) and Rebecca (16) also attended the conference. Both are graduates of the FBI National Academy Association's Youth Leadership Program. Billy was awarded a $1,000 college scholarship from the 'Society of Retired Special Agents of the FBI' and both were recognized at a Milwaukee Brewer's baseball game as having graduated from the Youth Leadership Program.

To be a member of the FBI NAA, an officer must be a ranking officer, and must have attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA. The Bellevue Police Department has five senior officers who have met these requirements. They are Chief Stacey, Captain Evers, and Lieutenants Monnier, McClintick and Elbert.

Photo: Bellevue Youths Michelle Hall and Billy Monnier in Milwaukee at FBI NAA with their running trophies; Michelle placed first overall among the women; Billy placed first in his age group.

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