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Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. Named Executive Fellow | Police Foundation

Apr 25, 2013
1 min

Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. Named Executive Fellow | Police Foundation

Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. Police Foundation President Jim Bueermann approved the appointment for City of Thibodaux Chief of Police, Dr. Scott Silverii as an Executive Fellow and member of its Research Advisory Committee. The Police Foundation also sponsors the Cambridge Police Executive Program Executive Fellowship Program Executive Fellows at the Police Foundation are current or retired executive-level members of criminal justice organizations whose knowledge, experience a

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Scott Silverii

Apr 14, 2013
2 min

HONESTY IS NOT THE BEST POLICY…

Chaplain Ronnie Melancon Editor’s Note: I loved this the first time I read it. Speaking with friends this weekend made me want to share it again. God bless them & you. By: Chaplain Ronnie Melancon: Years ago I went to a Christian school training, and I never forgot what one of the speakers said – “Honesty is not the best policy. It is the only policy.” If we allow ourselves an option, we will always find certain situations produce a convenience to be dishonest. Jesus Christ s

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Scott Silverii

Apr 12, 2013
1 min

I Quit

I Quit Johnny Paycheck popularized this song originally written by David Allen Coe in 1977, and despite having been his only #1 hit, we recall with clarity those famous words, “Take this job and shove it.” He sings about the dissatisfaction and hurt of a man who gave his life to his work without reciprocation of reward. Ok, I’m not quitting, but it gets your attention. It also gains the attention of supervisors, Chiefs and Mayors who ask, “Why?” Well, there are many reasons w

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Scott Silverii

Apr 10, 2013
1 min

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do in Featured, Patrol, Posts by Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. Let’s explore why it is so hard to “break up” from a job you love and love to not love. before beginning, I was approached by a lady Saturday night while monitoring a downtown nightclub crowd following the Ambrosia Mardi Gras parade. She is not associated with law enforcement and I am not sure who she is. She was kind enough to share having read my previous LET article entitled, “I Quit!”. She

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Scott Silverii

Apr 8, 2013
2 min

I’m Shaping Up; Week 6

These Hurt I’m Shaping Up; Week 6 It’s Monday and week #6 in my quest for regaining a healthy lifestyle. I have to say that I still have a way to go but I figured out the secret. Eat less of this – and do more of this – Of course it’s not that simple, but it helps from getting overwhelmed and for setting small obtainable goals. I’ve remained true to Lt. Lane’s diet and earned a “2 Hour Cheat” where I was allowed to eat anything and any amount. I think the cheat is a mind tri

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Scott Silverii

Apr 7, 2013
2 min

Building Momentum For Your Life

Chaplain Ronnie Melancon Building Momentum For Your Life It is said that you can take a 4”x4” block of wood and place it in front of a steam engine train and it cannot move. Let that same train build up its speed to 50 mph, and it can blow through a 10’x10’ steel reinforced block of concrete. That is the power of momentum. Here are two simple principles of life that when applied daily can build momentum in your life: #1 Start Stepping Out In Faith. In other words, start actin

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Scott Silverii

Apr 5, 2013
2 min

Leadership: Trust Me

Thibodaux Police Chief: ‘Trust me’ Editor’s Note: This article is an archived media piece posted in January 2011 when Chief Silverii first took office. Newly appointed Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii speaks to the department as a group for the first By: Nate Monroe Published: Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11:01 a.m. THIBODAUX — Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii wanted to make sure his officers were ready to break with the past. In the opening portion of a speech add

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Police Leadership: What’s on your mind, Chief?

Scott Silverii

Apr 5, 2013
7 min

Police Leadership: What’s on your mind, Chief?

What’s on your mind, Chief? Recently, while speaking with a sergeant from another jurisdiction about calling my Patrol Division lieutenant, he suggested that contact would be made over the radio. The sergeant then asked; “What band is he on?” Band? I honestly have no idea. I know that when I push the power button, the light comes on and I hear radio traffic. Because I did not know the radio band, does that make me a bad chief? Then I thought, well I bet the sergeant does

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Scott Silverii

Apr 2, 2013
3 min

10 Questions with Chief of Police Scott Silverii

10 Questions with Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii shares ideas about the department after being appointed earlier this year. Originally Published: Friday, September 16, 2011. Since taking over the job in January, Thibodaux Police Chief Scott Silverii has changed the structure and ideology of the police department. He has also faced a number of challenges, most notably the brutal murder of 7-year-old Jori Lirette in August. Daily Com

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Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week; Thank You to Allie Hansell

Scott Silverii

Mar 23, 2013
3 min

Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week; Thank You to Allie Hansell

Allie Hansell with THE headset on. By: Allie Hansell @Alliehans1 Well, this is my very first experience blogging, so please be patient with me 🙂 I was asked to write a little about my job and why I love it. I work as a Police 911 Call Taker and Dispatcher for a small suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia. I started in this field about 3 years ago and it has been a pretty interesting experience. Volunteering Leads to Finding Her Passion My previous job was that of office adm

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Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers; Thank You to Katie Marnoch

Scott Silverii

Mar 21, 2013
1 min

Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers; Thank You to Katie Marnoch

Katie Marnoch with the Olympic torch I’ve been a dispatcher with the Metropolitan Police Service in London for eight years, and I can honestly say that no two days have ever been the same. Making a Difference I love my job for a number of reasons: the people I work with, the opportunities it has given me and for knowing that every day I have made a difference to someone’s life. In the past 18 months, I have dealt with the London Riots, held the Olympic torch, worked the Queen

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Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week – Thank You to Candace Gray

Scott Silverii

Mar 20, 2013
2 min

Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week – Thank You to Candace Gray

Police 911 Dispatch Center By: Candace Gray 911 Emergency Dispatcher When you tell someone you answer 911 for a living, their first question is usually something like “Oh my gosh, isn’t it stressful?” or “What’s the craziest call you have ever gotten?”. What they typically DON’T ask is “Why do you do it?”, so I’m definitely happy to answer this one! I have been doing this profession for the last 12 yrs, starting at the young age of 20yo. I work for a small department in a cou

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Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week – Thank You to Reycca Dotson-Middleton

Scott Silverii

Mar 19, 2013
5 min

Honoring Police Radio Dispatchers Week – Thank You to Reycca Dotson-Middleton

Beginning of a family tradition? By: Radio Communications Dispatcher – Reycca Dotson-Middleton Dickenson County, Virginia Coming up on my seventh year as a dispatcher for police, fire and rescue in our small county in Virginia, approximate population of sixteen thousand citizens, we are tiny compared to some. We have three town police agencies, three EMS agencies, four fire agencies as well as our county deputies we dispatch for. Some days I come in and/or leave feeling like

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Scott Silverii

Mar 18, 2013
2 min

I’m Fat; Week 3

Trail Biking with Friends Continuing Health Partnership Last Monday was so exciting to announce the partnership with CopsAlive.com. It also meant the added pressure of extra accountability and less breaking my diet and exercise commitments. Unfortunately, peer pressure does not lock the freezer from late night ice cream binges. I did however, use the BMI link (Ouch!!) and measure everything spreadsheet to set goals and monitor my intake and activities. John Marx has included

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Scott Silverii

Mar 17, 2013
2 min

Why Care?

Chaplain Ronnie Melancon By: Chaplain Ronnie Melancon Thibodaux Police Department Louisiana, USA Years ago I went to a John Maxwell Leadership Seminar. I was a young preacher looking to be more effective in helping people and leading the Church I pastor. From what I had heard, Maxwell was the man who could help me. On my arrival to the seminar, one of his opening remarks went like this: Methods are many, Principles are few. Methods always change, Principles never do. He then

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Scott Silverii

Mar 15, 2013
3 min

Rookie Cop; The Stand-Up Guy

Supporting Our Rookie’s Graduation Years ago while commanding a Uniform Patrol Division for a nationally accredited Sheriff’s Office, I worked closely with the Regional Police Training Academy Director. Having previously worked for me in a special services division, we became fast friends. The Question Following the graduation of each academy class, the rookies reported to the Patrol Section for assignment to an experienced Field Training Officer (FTO). The Director made it a

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Scott Silverii

Mar 14, 2013
1 min

Cops; Old Bulls & Young Bulls

Chief Silverii, PhD – Discussing Police Culture January 22, 2013 in Featured, Leadership, Posts by Chief Scott Silverii, Ph.D. Who can forget Robert Duval’s advice to a young LAPD Officer played by Sean Penn in the 1988 movie “Colors?” While Duval’s character may have been referring to operational efficiency more than chronological age, the point is that better results are often associated with maturity. Oakland’s Chief of Police Howard Jordan recently announced increasing th

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Scott Silverii

Mar 10, 2013
2 min

Filtering Out the Negatives

Chaplain Ronnie Melancon By: Chaplain Ronnie Melancon Thibodaux Police Department Wouldn’t you like to have a filter on your brain that helps filter what is and what isn’t important? Well, you do. It’s called the Reticular Activation System, or RAS. It’s the part of your brain that automatically filters out what isn’t important to you, and brings your attention to things that are important to you. We all have it. A mother can pick out their child’s voice among the noise of ma

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Scott Silverii

Mar 8, 2013
1 min

It’s Just Funny

My Bike Patrol Officers are watching Wal-Mart surveillance video for an arrest they made of a thief in progress. One Officer uses the “front brake” at dismount and, well, you see it. The laughter is what you get, the respect is what you earn. These guys have my total respect. I just had to share a lighter moment of Cop Culture. Thibodaux Police Bicycle Officers #chiefofpolice #police #copculture #LawEnforcement #BicyclePatrol #IPMBA #Policeculture #culture #bicyclepatroloffic

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Scott Silverii

Mar 4, 2013
1 min

I’m Fat – Week 1

Kiddo & Dad’s Big Bowling Day Sunday’s initial post took a bit of courage to hit “publish.” It’s out there with zero regrets. Seems there are many others willing to team up for health’s sake. I’m thankful for you sharing your challenges and goals. Don’t leave us out here alone. Welcome weekly support from diet, nutrition, exercise and stress reduction team members. Contact me at brightblueline@gmail.com to help Here’s to holding each other accountable when the couch looks inv

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