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Community Policing in the

21st Century

Norm Stamper Ph.D., retired Seattle Police Chief, will be speaking at The Orcas Center Wednesday, May 22nd, 5:30pm, focusing on The War on Drugs, Guns and Gun Violence, and Domestic Drone Use.

Please join us for what promises to be an informative and lively discussion. This event is brought to you by the Orcas Island Library and the Friends of the Orcas Island Library.

Now retired and living on Orcas, Mr. Stamper's professional experience makes him uniquely qualified to speak on these subjects.

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While serving as the Chief of Police for the City of Seattle, he implemented a major restructuring of the organization, created a Domestic Violence program, developed numerous community advisory councils and outreach programs, and created new bureaus of Professional Responsibility, Community Policing, and Family and Youth Protection.

He previously served as the Executive Assistant Police Chief for the City of San Diego, among other significant positions with that city. Mr. Stamper holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Human Behavior, Masters in Criminal Justice Administration, an Associate Degree in Police Science and is a graduate of the National Executive Institute, sponsored by the FBI.

Since moving to Orcas, he has been involved in the San Juan County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services Board, Local Initiatives Support Corporation Community Safety Initiative, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, the Drug Policy Alliance, and the Death Penalty Focus.

Summer Programming for Kids!

Dear Parents and Students:

The Orcas Island Public Library, Orcas Island School Library, and Orcas Island Park and Recreation District are collaborating to develop interesting and engaging summer programming for children in grades K-12.

We need your input as soon as possible — preferably no later than Tuesday, May 21. Please click here to take the survey.

Our goal is to provide opportunities for all school-age youth to use our school library as a place for fun and interesting activities this summer. Please help us choose great activities for Orcas children and visitors!

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We invite adults to respond as well, if interested in serving as a coach or volunteer.

If you have questions or comments please contact Orcas Park and Rec at 376-7275 or marciaw@oiprd.org. Thank you for your time. We look forward to sharing the results with you.

— Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Island Public Library
— Marcia West, Orcas Park and Recreation District
— Barbara Kline and Kyle Freeman, Orcas Island School District

Events @ Your Library

May 22

Wednesday | 5:30pm

20th ANNIVERSARY EVENT

Community Policing in the 21st Century, a discussion about the war on drugs; guns and gun violence; and domestic drone use with Norm Stamper at the Orcas Center

May 23

Thursday | 11:00am

Storytime in the Childrens Room

May 25

Saturday | 11:00am

Storytime in the Childrens Room

Jun 06

Tuesday | 9:00am

Board of Trustees in the Community Meeting Room

Jun 06

Tuesday | 3:30pm

Friends of the Library Board in the Community Meeting Room

Jun 06

Thursday | 6:00pm

20th ANNIVERSARY EVENT

Cybersecurity with Tony Ghazel in Community Meeting Room

Jun 13

Thursday | 9:00am - 1:00pm

20th ANNIVERSARY EVENT

Baby Boomer Boot Camp with Dori Gillam in Community Meeting Room

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Jul 09

Tuesday | 9:00am

Board of Trustees in the Community Meeting Room

Jul 09

Tuesday | 3:30pm

Friends of the Library Board in the Community Meeting Room

 

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