Cadet Class 2005B will be holding its graduation ceremony at the UTSA 1604 Campus on June 9, 2006 at 7 p.m. Our keynote speaker will be San Antonio Police Department's Chief of Police William McManus. Class 2005B will be the first graduating class to have undergone and passed “The Crucible” scenario based evaluation system. 

"The Crucible" is a one week scenario based training exercise for our senior cadets. We have currently developed five scenarios which test both knowledge and tactical skills in burglary investigations, domestic violence offenses, and traffic stops. The cadets receive a "call" in which they must respond to. They must write an offense report, submit a probable cause affidavit to a magistrate, and execute an arrest warrant for their suspect. The training ends with cadets presenting their case in court. 

To find out more about AACOG's Regional Law Enforcement Academy or see the academy schedule for May through August 2006, click here or call (210) 362-5291.

AACOG offers a workshop for planning commissioners, elected officials, and staff.  This workshop is sponsored by the Texas Chapter American Planning Association in cooperation with the City Planners Association of Texas, the Texas Association of Regional Councils, and AACOG.  The next workshop will be held June 22, 2006 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the AACOG Board Room, 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100.  To find out about topics to be covered in this workshop, or to register, click here or call (210) 362-5212.

AACOG will have its Semiannual Meeting of the Area Council and Board of Directors on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the AACOG Board Room, 8700 Tesoro Drive, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX.  AACOG will announce the winners of the 2006 AACOG Regional Awards at a special ceremony and reception following the meeting at approximately 2:00 p.m.

In response to a challenge by City of San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger, local organizations are promoting better transportation and air quality by encouraging employees to log their smart miles during the month of June.  Smart miles include walking, cycling, busing, and car/vanpooling to and from work.  Smart miles decrease traffic congestion as well as ozone pollution.  The organization with the best record at the end of June will receive the Walk & Roll Commuters Challenge Cup.  The Walk & Roll Corporate Challenge, coordinated by AACOG and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), challenges employers of the 12-county region (Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson) to encourage employees to Get Up and Go!  As the cost to refuel vehicles rises, so too does the need to find alternative means of transportation.  The Challenge not only encourages a healthier lifestyle for the region, it also saves money.  Choosing to walk to lunch instead of drive provides exercise and keeps fuel money in pockets.  To find out more about the Corporate Challenge, please visit www.walkandrollchallenge.com or call (210) 362-5246.