USTASC Employee Blog

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to update you on a couple of things internally. We are re-signing the Gateway Grand contract! I would like to thank those working at Gateway Grand for an excellent job this past year. Your outstanding dedication has not gone unnoticed. I would also like to thank Sgt. Smith in particular. We added another Cannabis contract on the Western Shore and it is going well! So thanks for all those new officers working that contract. Also, thank you for all the current staff working the Curaleaf locations. Again, your job has not gone unnoticed. Excellent work.  \I would like to thank those who have come in for overtime and extra hours staffing various sites and pop up sites.  We have finished installing the firearms simulator at headquarters and are now cycling personnel through. Those who are armed will have a time assigned to the simulator in the upcoming weeks. Personnel who are not armed can still participate on their own time. Just reach out to us and ...

What not to wear: Police officer professional appearance is much more than a uniform Why officers should stay away from words and images that could be used to challenge neutrality, integrity, or professionalism Yesterday at 1:27 AM By Don Weaver Right, wrong or indifferent, law enforcement officers are always in the  public eye . People are constantly judging our words and our actions – and of course, our appearance. We take pride in how we look, and we expect our coworkers to do the same. We report for duty wearing clean and neatly pressed uniforms, with highly polished boots and leather gear. We pay attention to every detail to make sure we project a professional appearance. Now is a good time to consider what you are wearing under your uniform. (Photo/PoliceOne) RELATED ARTICLES If you can’t be a professional, leave the profession 9 steps to keeping your cop ethics in check Fla. sgt. disciplined for wearing 'QAnon' patch in VP photo We say things to recruits and new officers...

Ofc. Simon was issued the award for Valor today for her medical treatment of a critically injured person. Her actions were performed at the scene of a traffic accident while on duty for USTASC. Ofc. Simon showed extraordinary abilities, dedication to duty and the preservation of life. Congratulations Ofc. Simon!

Ofc. China Davis receives Valor Award Ofc. China Davis was involved in an incident during her duty time at Sandpiper Dunes on 7/30/2019 at approx 2130 hours.  There was a serious accident that occurred in the roadway adjacent to her property. Without hesitation Simon responded and performed CPR on the individual until police and fire personnel arrived on the scene.  Her dedicated effort to save a human life, professionalism while on duty, and overall dedication to duty has earned her the Valor award. Ofc. Davis's actions are an example to all USTASC personnel. Ofc. Davis, thank you for your dedicated efforts and quick action, Chief E. Avnet

To all handgun permit holders with USTASC: All handgun permits will now be directly mailed to the applicant at their residential address that they included on their MSP applications. For those who have pending permits, when you receive the permit you are required to send a copy of the permit to the office immediately and respond to the office for additional instructions. Remember, the handgun permits will no longer come to us, they are going to come to you directly.  -Chief E. Avnet

New Online USTASC Apparel Store You can now purchase USTASC apparel online, including hats, jackets, shirts, etc. The snake crest is typically for patrol officers and administration while the skull crest is typically for SOG. Although, there is no restrictions on purchasing products, many products are not authorized for on duty use. If you would like to use a product on duty such as a jacket or hat, please contact us first with a photo and stock number of the product so we can approve it. The link is avaiable on the company website but you can also reach it now by clicking:  https://ustasc.qbstores.com

To All Officers Working Polynesian and El Captain and supervisors: The stairwells MUST be checked frequently. There has been damage to the lights in each of the stairwells of El Captain. All the lights were broken out, plus a sign in the elevator on 7/23 and all of the lights in the opposite stairwell were broken out on 7/24. Each officer MUST put in their log report that they are checking the stairwells on patrol. IT MUST BE IN YOUR LOG REPORTS. Management is requesting that 75% of the officer's time be spent at El Cap to curb this issue. Supervisors please make sure this is happening. -Chief E. Avnet