NATIONAL ACADEMY GRAD Mt. Lebanon Police Deputy Chief Steve Ruby, right, with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, completed the FBI National Academy. The internationally renowned academy is a 10-week advanced law enforcement leadership course in Quantico, Virginia.
Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. Less than 1 percent of law enforcement officers in the country have been selected for the course.
Ruby was part of a class of 239 law enforcement professionals from 48 states, the District of Columbia, six military branches, four federal agencies and 14 foreign countries.
By graduating from the National Academy, Deputy Chief Ruby joins an international fraternity of law enforcement officers who have demonstrated the exceptional leadership, knowledge and skills required to lead local law enforcement agencies into the future.
Ruby reflected on his academy experience in an address to the western Pennsylvania chapter of the FBI National Academy: “I can truly say it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The caliber of instruction was outstanding, and I returned home with tools and insights that I have already begun to share within our department. The lessons of the academy don’t end in Quantico.”
MEDICAL COVERAGE If one of the things you don’t want to happen happens, a membership with Medical Rescue Team South Authority (MRTSA) can save you lots of money. A subscription costs $60 for an individual, $80 for a household and $100 for a business. The membership not only provides you with emergency ambulance coverage, but it also guarantees that MRTSA will submit your claim to your insurance carrier for the ambulance service, and as a member you will only be billed for half of what your insurance doesn’t cover. Visit mrtsa.com for more information and to join.
LOCK IT UP When you report a car break-in to the police, one of the first things they’ll ask is “Was it locked?” It’s easy to get out of the habit of locking your car, or even your front door, but just that extra couple of seconds can save you a lot of heartache. Thieves look for easy targets. If they find a locked door, they’ll most likely move on to greener pastures.
PACE YOURSELF Fallen leaves and freezing temperatures can make for slick roads. Drivers, leave extra space between cars and make sure to go slow enough to stop. Cyclists, dress for the weather.
CHILI WEATHER First responders will square off at next month’s Uptown Winter Market and Holiday Celebration, as police, fire and medical rescue chefs bring their finest chili to the 911 Chili Showdown. Come to the celebration on Saturday, December 6, on Washington Road from noon to 5 p.m., sample the chilis, vote for your favorite and see who wins the coveted Chili Cup (there has to be a cup or something, right?). In order for your vote to count, you need to make a small donation to a charity chosen by each organization.