July/August 2008 - Absentee Shawnee Tribe Of Oklahoma

From theAST Police
Submitted by Assist. Chief David Haskiins
Captain David Neal
During the months of May
and June, Captain David Neal
of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal
Police department, completed
the Reserve Academy Coordinator
School and Captain
Neal also completed his Basic
Instuctor School. Captain Neal
is a decorated officer with over
25 years of service in the Law
Enforcement field. Captain
Neal has been instrumental in
establishing and over seeing
Pottawatomie County’s finest
reserve program. The Absentee
Shawnee Tribal Reserve Police
program has assisted the AST Police department, Absentee
Shawnee Tribe and the Thunderbird Casino. One of Captain
Neal’s goals is to educate new officers in all types of law enforcement
training for the betterment of Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Police department as well as other surrounding agencies.
Captain Neal has been awarded a Commendation for
his outstanding performance in his continuance in Law Enforcement
Education for the betterment of the AST Police Department.
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On June 26th, Assist.
Chief David Haskins, Sgt. Ty
Sheppard and Officer Scott
Wison met with and assisted the
AST Youth Camp, Camp Nikoti
and staff at Brendle Corner.
The officers spoke with
the youth about the consequences
of drugs and drinking
in schools, peer pressure and
dealing with family members
with a drug and alcohol problem.
There were approximately
20 boys and girls attending the
youth camp. The students were
very attentive and interacted
with the officers by asking lots of
questions and the officers shared
some very intense life changing
stories which involved the officers.
“I was very proud of the
young students asking questions
and showing a great deal of concern
towards peer pressure and
the drinking and drugs issues.”
officer Haskins stated.
Sgt. Ty Sheppard and Officer
Scott Wilson were awarded
a Certificate of Appreciation for
their outstanding performance
and lasting contribution to the
AST Nikoti Youth Camp.
Assistant Chief of Police
David Haskins
Patrolman
Tyrell Sheppard
16 The Absentee Shawnee News August 2008