“The Green Light”September 1, 2004 |
Letter from the PresidentDear MSTOA Members and Fellow Officers:
Hopefully this newsletter finds everyone safe. As you know we are already planning the 2005 MSTOA Conference. Since the location of the conference will remain at Fort Harrison, we are already working on scheduling instructors.
The 2004 conference was a huge success. Every year the logistics improve. Your board is working on training topics, instructors, and a new format to include a SWAT competition on the last day. The dates for next year are May 2-6, 2005. Now is the time to start budgeting for your team to attend.
Fort Harrison was an excellent host and we look forward to working closely with them in the upcoming months to work out some of the logistical and housing issues. If you have any ideas or suggestions for 2005, please feel free to contact me with them.
We are also communicating with the South Dakota crew in reference to hosting the 2006 conference. We look forward to attempting to move the conference to a different state each year. If you have any questions about team membership, fees, training, etc, please email me at bgootkin@co.gallatin.mt.us.
We have plenty of X-Large blue and gray sweatshirts still available for purchase. We are looking at ordering more shirts, hats, and patches so please contact us on suggestions for long or short sleeve, black, blue, or gray, etc.
Our next newsletter will be distributed after the first of the year. We will have a lot more information on the 2005 conference at that time. Finally, a quick congratulations to our Secretary Corey Livesay on being promoted to Lieutenant with the Helena Police Department. Move out and draw fire!!
President Brian M. Gootkin
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2004 MSTOA ConferenceWe would like to send a special thanks to the following organizations, vendors, and individuals for making this year a success.
FORT HARRISON MONTANA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD NCO CLUB MLEA FBI RON McCARTHY DAVE CERVANTES SINGLETON INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE SUPPLY ALAN BROSNAN / TEES BLAUER JIM FERRY AND ASSOCIATES STEVE HOFFA G&L TRANSIT / GEORGE HALL RAPID CITY PD, SD PENNINGTON CSO, SD BOISE PD, ID LEWIS AND CLARK CSO HELENA PD BILLINGS PDBUTTE PDBOZEMAN PD GALLATIN CSO MISSOULA PD MISSOULA CSO GREEN RIVER PD, WY MT AIR NATIONAL GUARD USFS BREWHOUSE
We apologize if we missed anyone but we truly appreciate everyone that helps with this organization!!!!
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2004 MSTOA REVIEW
TRACT: Sub-machine gunInstructor(s):Phil Singleton, Singleton Int..“Singleton is a HUGE asset to MSTOA. I would bring him back every year if possible- The BOARD did a great job putting this together. I would suggest making 1-day courses and send everyone through them so you’ll get subgun, handgun, entry training all in one series of days. Excellent job guys.”
“Excellent (Qualified) and good natured instructor…Well deserving of his reputation… Course content valuable and challenging… would recommend to any team or instructor cadre.”
TRACT: Intro to Explosive BreachingInstructor(s): Alan Brosnan, TEES “Good course.”
TRACT: Tactical Handgun Instructor(s): William Long, FBI “Excellent course! It is always great to work on fundamentals and learn new courses of fire and new drills. Will Long is a great instructor- keep him coming back.”
TRACT: Incident Command Instructor(s): Ron McCarthy “What an honor to have had Ron McCarthy. Last of the good guys! What can you say about a gentleman with his experience and knowledge other than thank you for sharing all your knowledge. Thank You Ron.”
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2004-05 MSTOA BOARD
President Brian Gootkin Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office 615 S. 16th Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715 582-2010
1st Vice President Tim Coleman Helena Police Department 221 Breckenridge Helena, MT 59601 447-8479
2nd Vice President Chad Philippi Billings Police Department Box 1554 Billings, MT 59103 657-8416
Treasurer Steve Crawford Bozeman Police Department 615 S. 16th Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715 582-2010
Secretary “LT DAN” Corey Livesay Helena Police Department 221 Breckenridge Helena, MT 59601 447-8479
Trustee Jason Becker Bozeman Police Department 615 S. 16th Ave. Bozeman, MT 59715 582-2010
Trustee Mike A. Nelson Green River Police Department 50 E 2 N Green River, WY 82935 manelson@cityofgreenriver.org |