And, it is important to become familiar with the plan you choose and to train the other members of your family to react properly in case you are not available to guide them. Fire drills are needed to test your plan and determine if there are any problems which need to be corrected. Tornado drills are needed to insure that your children know how to react with only a few moments notice. Shelter drills are needed to see if you have all of the emergency tools, food, and equipment to survive a major winter storm. The County Office of Emergency Preparedness also has a library of films, slides, video tapes and books, which can be borrowed and to train your family or other interested groups.
Speakers are available for large sessions.
The process to recruit, select and test police officers is usually done every 12 to 18 months. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, at least 21 years of age, and high-school graduates. Applicants must pass a written examination, a test of interpersonal skills, and an oral interview. A thorough background investigation is conducted. After interviews, the Manager selects the best qualified candidate and appoints that person to the position of police officer, conditioned upon passing psychological and medical exams.