Press Release 17-108 U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy trains civilian police officers for worldwide duty

A ceremony Friday dedicated the U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy at Fort Leonard Wood in honor of one of the academy’s founders, Col. Roderick Demps.

“Col. Roderick Demps was the key force behind establishing the United States Army Civilian Police Academy,” said Col. Bryan O’Barr, director of Training and Education at the U.S. Army Military Police School. “Truly a visionary leader, Demps developed the concept to fill our law enforcement capability gap with well trained, professional police officers who could protect our installations and help ensure the readiness of the Army through our law enforcement and force protection role.”

Press Release 17-107 Soldier makes USA Womens Cricket Team

In her role as a supply noncommissioned officer, Sgt. Claudine Beckford does all she can to make sure her fellow Soldiers in Company D, 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment have what they need to accomplish their mission.

As one of 14 members of the USA Women’s Cricket Team, Beckford is doing all she can to help her teammates accomplish their goal of advancing to the World Cup.

Press Release 17-106 Update on REAL ID Act enforcement at Fort Leonard Wood

According to the Department of Homeland Security, no U.S. states or territories are currently subject to REAL ID Act enforcement.

This means those wishing to visit Fort Leonard Wood will no longer have to present a second form of identification along with their driver’s license to gain access to the installation.

Extensions have been granted for 30 states and territories, including Missouri. The extension allows for federal agencies to accept driver’s licenses and identification cards from these states and U.S. territories at federal facilities and nuclear power plants until Oct. 10, 2017.