Ak-Chin O'odham Runner - Ak-Chin Indian Community

5 August 19 - September 1, 20115Walt Smith, President of Professional Experienced Trainers, gives Ak-ChinHousing and Maintenance staff tips on piecing together pvc pipes.Maintenance Training at HousingStory & Photo submitted by Housing DepartmentOn August 2 - 4, 2011, theHousing Department hosted “Handson Maintenance” Training for theCommunity and Housing Maintenanceemployees. The training was heldthrough the National American IndianHousing Council. The trainer was WaltSmith, Jr. who is also the President ofProfessional Experienced Trainers.The training agenda includedinformation on basic concepts ofelectricity. This included understandingthe wattage, voltage and amperage,safety practices, using electricaltesters, replacing circuit breakers,replacing outlets, light switches andlight fixtures.In the plumbing portionMaintenance Technicians learnedabout the basic concepts of plumbing,which consists of proper methodsto solder copper tubing, using PVCmaterials, repairing faucet leaks andsingle hand faucets, locating andrepairing water leaks. At the end of theplumbing portion employees whereshown proper maintenance of waterheaters, plumbing cleanouts and drainblockages.The training was very informativeto all new employees and a good reviewfor employees that have been with thedepartment for years.On the last day every employeewho participated in the trainingreceived a Certificate of Completionfor Hands on Maintenance.Ak-Chin Indian Community Sex OffenderRegistration Ordinance PresentationWhen Tuesday August 30, 2011 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWhere Ak-Chin Fire Department Conference Room 45401 West Farrell RoadThe Ak-Chin Police Department has the responsibility of registering andmonitoring all sex offenders in the Ak-Chin Indian Community. As a formof educating our Community we are hosting an informational session forquestions and answers.Topics to be discussedWhat is the Ak-Chin Indian Community Sex Offender RegistrationOrdinance?What offenses are covered by the Sex Offender RegistrationOrdinance?Who is responsible for the registration of offenders?What is the registration process?When is registration required?How do I access the Registry WebsiteAny questions please contact Officer Daniel Bernstein or Criminal InvestigatorSylvia Soliz at (520) 568-1200.Ak-Chin Indian Community SexOffender Registration Ordinanceommunity Members and Residentshe Ak-Chin Indian Community Sexffender registration ordinance wasffective July 27, 2011. The intentf this Ordinance is to implementommunity Resolution A-19-07, “Aesolution to Maintain Jurisdiction inmplementing and Carrying Out theunctions of the Adam Walsh ChildProtection and Safety Act of 2006 (P.L109-248)”; specifically, the Communityhas enacted this Ordinance to adoptand fulfill the requirements of theFederal Sex Offender Registration andNotification Act (SORNA) (Section I ofP.L. 109-248).Covered OffensesAll persons within the Community’sjurisdiction or landsfor any reason shallregister with theRegistrar if the personis a sex offender whohas been convictedof any the followingoffenses:AttemptsConspiracies.andAnyattempt or conspiracy to commit anysex offense.Community Offenses. A conviction forany of the following:1. Title 3, Chapter 5, section 5.1 –Attempt, if the offense attempted wouldbe considered a sex offense or coveredoffense2. Title 3, Chapter 5, section 5.2 –Solicitation, if the offense solicitedwould be considered a sex offense orcovered offense3. Title 3, Chapter 6, section 6.8 –Unlawful imprisonment, if the offenseinvolved a minor4. Title 3, Chapter 6, section 6.10 –Kidnapping, if the offense involveda minor and if the offender is not theparent or legal guardian of the kidnappedvictim.5. Title 3, Chapter 7, section 7.3 – SexualAbuse6. Title 3, Chapter 7, section 7.4 – SexualConduct with a Minor7. Title 3, Chapter 7, section 7.5 – SexualAssault8. Title 3, Chapter 7, section 7.6 – SexualAssault of a Spouse9. Title 3, Chapter 7, section 7.8 –Molestation of a Child10. Title 3, Chapter 7, section 7.9 –Lewd and Lascivious Acts11. Title 3, Chapter 7, section 7.13 –continued on page 13