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Home My WebLink AboutOut of State Travel Request - Sheriff & JailGRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Grant County Sheriff's Office DATE: 09/10/2026 REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: Tonya Steele PHONE: 509-754-2011 ext 2025 CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE.J02 KI"I@t@, Gary Mansford CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES ONO ❑Agreement / Contract ❑AP Vouchers ❑Appointment / Reappointment ❑ARPA Related ❑ Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award ❑ Bid Opening Scheduled ❑ Boards / Committees ❑ Budget ❑Computer Related ❑County Code ❑Emergency Purchase ❑Employee Relo ❑ Facilities Related ❑ Financial []Funds ❑ Hearing ❑ Invoices / Purchase Orders ❑ Grants — Fed/State/County ❑ Leases ❑ MOA / MOU ❑ Minutes ❑ Ordinances (Out of State Travel ❑ Petty Cash ❑ Policies ❑ Proclamations ❑ Request for Purchase ❑ Resolution El Recommendation ❑Professional Serv/Consultant ❑Support Letter ❑Surplus Req. ❑Tax Levies ❑Thank You's ❑Tax Title Property ❑WSLCB UM4 -NE, F- - = - - A � � � M! - - M � � 0- - � F P Marine Deputy James Mitchell to travel to Boise, ID to attend Investigation and Analysis of Boating Incidents The training is offered by NASBLA (National Assoc. of State Boating Law Administrators) and is free to attend. This training is rarely offered in our region. Deputy Mitchell will travel 9/20-9/25, 2026. Estimated Cost $1700.00 If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES ❑ NO Fm-1 N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? ❑ YES ❑ NO 0 N/A X MillV"%.-lop =9-1 '' '01- li�II�el - � JAN 01 ME ... , DATE OF ACTION: S ZCP DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: APPROVE: DENIED ABSTAIN D1:A D2: D3: WITHDRAWN: 4/23/24 Out of State Travel Request Application DEADLINE: Due by Thursday at 12:00 p.m, to the Commissioner's Office with BOCC Consent Agenda Request Form, to be on the following week's Consent Agenda. Traveler's Name(s): James Mitchell Department/Office: Grant County Sheriff's Office Purpose of Travel: TrainingDestination: Boise, I® Dates of Travel: 9/20/2026-9/26/2026 Total Trip Cost Estimate: $ 12620.64 (This line will auto -sum the costs listed below) Travel Type (Select One) : a Out of State Travel 0 Out CONUS Travel (AK, HI or US Territory) C] Foreign Travel C] Extradition Fund Number/Department: 001.114.009022.521234906 Grant Funded? If Yes, List Grant Amount: Cost Application (Select One): 0 Yes 0 Government Rate Q No ❑ Conference Rate ❑ Regular Rate Hotel -GSA Rate: Hotel -Nightly Rate: Hotel Total: $ 191.00 $ 152.00 Explanation for Rate: Required if hotel cost is greater than per diem orgovernment rate Conference Fee: Government Rate Rental Car Required? If Yes, Rental Car Cost: 0 Yes M No Air Carrier: X Cost of Flight: 1,060.64 Total Estimate of MME During Travel: $ 560.00 (Addt'l costs for extended stays, flight upgrades, etc. at the expense of the traveler) Preparer's Name/Title: Preapproved by EO/DH? If Yes, EO/DH Name: Tonya Steele, Support Specialist O NoS Gary Mansford, Undersheriff n T055, in, a, Boating Incident Investigation and Analysis Level I Comprehensive Course Course Overview The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) has been at the forefront of developing, enhancing and delivering boating incident investigation courses for more than two decades. NASBLA's Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program was established as a National Standard of training, qualification, credentialing and typing of �^ maritime law enforcement and public r j safety officers throughout the country. As _ -- part of the BOAT Program, this course gives law enforcement officers the opportunity to develop and perfect their - r- skills in order to conduct a thorough and - r g .�� comprehensive recreational boating incident investigation. The course is delivered in a blended format, with an on-line portion required to be completed prior to the class convening date. The instructor -led classroom portion contains 36 hours of instruction. (Note: the class room delivery of the course will normally begin on Monday morning at 8 AM, and concluded no later than 5 PM each day. The final day of training will be completed no later than 12 noon on Friday.) The class room portion of the course will cover the following: • Investigative Procedures Overview • Collisions: Introduction & Dynamics • Collisions: Damage & Evidence Assessment • Collisions: Navigation Lights • Collisions: Injury Documentation & Assessment • Collisions: Analysis • Diagramming • Collisions: Case Study reviews and presentations • 360' Survey/Baseline Offset Demonstration & Exercise • Human Factors Associated With Boating Incidents • Conducting Interviews • Vessel Stability Concepts &Issues • Basics of Electricity &Electrical Systems • Fires &Explosions • Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) • Carbon Monoxide Incidents The required online portion of the course that must be completed preceding attendance in the class room portion of the course contains 4-hour online training and includes the following topics: • Boat Incident Reporting Requirements • Lightning & Other High Voltage & The Boating Accident Reporting Incidents Database • Ignition Protection • Defect Notifications • Gasoline Fuel Systems • Fraud • Ventilation Systems • Standards & Regulations National Association of State Boating Law Administrators 1020 Monarch Street, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40513 859-225-9487 1 www.nasbla.org/BOAT Page 1 of 3 Boating Incident Investigation and Analysis Level 1 Comprehensive Course Method of Delivery and Course Structure NASBLA has developed an exportable training team that will deliver this course of study anywhere in the continental United States. (Cost for delivery outside of the continental US can be provided upon request.) The Level I Comprehensive Course is delivered in a blended model, with a four hour on line portion as a pre -requisite to the instructor led 36 hour portion of the course a classroom which uses a team teaching model so that students get multiple views and experiences to support and enhance the learning experience. The classroom portion of the course consists of instructor lecture, aided by PowerPoint presentations, class interaction, practical exercises, classroom presentations, and written examinations. The instructors will emphasize Adult Learning methodology and the importance of class interaction to ensure that all students understand the real -world implications of this specific body of knowledge. Criteria Performance Standard Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate understanding of the principles and techniques necessary to conduct a thorough and complete incident investigation. A compilation of performance measures will be used, including scenario review, class discussion, practical activities and objective testing. Target Audience The class is restricted to marine law enforcement officers, as well as officials and investigators from federal, state, county, local and tribal agencies who wish to gain baseline knowledge in order to conduct recreational boating incident investigations. Successful completion of this course is required before attending the NASBLA Advanced Boat Incident Investigation and Reconstruction Course. Class Size/Student to Instructor Ratio Class size is variable, with a minimum class size of 15 and a maximum of 45. Class sizes from 15 to 30 will have two instructors. Class sizes from 31 to 45 will have three instructors. Student to instructor ratio will not exceed 15 to 1. Course Requirements Students are advised that dress is business casual, unless otherwise directed by their agency. Classroom facility will be the responsibility of the host agency requesting training and an outline of the requirements can be provided upon request. Materials Provided Each student will take home a student manual, a set of diagramming templates, and a copy of the National Boating Incident Investigation Field Guide. After completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate from NASBLA, and be entered into the National Database of Incident Investigators. Course Costs This course is offered tuition free on a limited basis at different locations throughout the United States, as part of a Coast Guard funded grant program. All course materials (student manuals, templates, Field Guides) are also provided without charge. Student travel, lodging, and meals are not provided. National Association of State Boating Law Administrators 1020 Monarch Street, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40513 859-225-9487 1 www.nasbia.org/BOAT Page 2of3 Boating Incident Investigation and Analysis Level I Comprehensive Course � . %lil ttent s �d Tr it An agency may have out-of-state travel restrictions or other limitations that prohibits sending officers to a grant funded course, so hosting a tuition based course is an alternative. Student tuition covers all associated instructor costs (travel, per diem, fees, etc.), as well as all administration costs (certificates, national database entry, etc.), and course materials (handbooks, electronic files, field guides, static displays, practical exercises, etc.). Courses are subject to a minimum student requirement.. CONTACT INFORMATION: NASBLA Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Program (o) 859.225.9487 (e) info(cr�,nasbla.org (w) www.nasbla.org/BOAT National Association of State Boating Law Administrators 1020 Monarch Street, Suite 200, Lexington, KY 40513 859-225-9487 1 www.nasbla.org/BOAT Page 3 of 3