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38 LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY AUGUST 2017 www.officer.com IN D U S T R Y N E W S COMPANY SPOTLIGHT Major County Sheriffs of America... announces David Weisz has been named the new executive director of the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA). Coinciding with member- ship growth, political footprint and future strategic planning, Weisz will serve as the association's first full- time executive director. "The MCSA is recognized as one of the most respected law enforcement associa- tions in America," says MCSA President Sandra Hutchens. "As we continue to grow and tackle the new challenges in policing, homeland security and correc- tions, we searched for an individual who could help the MCSA continue to lead the nation in the progressive law enforce- M4 With Adjustable Stock Train Safe Train Smart We have all the Guns and in all Variations Commando Closed Stock Forward Rail, ACOG Circle 41 on Reader Ser vice Card Circle 42 on Reader Ser vice Card tive use of license plate recognition (LPR) and/or facial recognition (FR) technology. The winning agency will be announced in October at the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference and will receive a $5,000 donation to the agency's Fallen Officer Fund or another fund of their choice. All U.S. law enforcement agencies, regardless of size, utilizing LPR and/or FR are eligible and agencies may nominate themselves or may be nominated by another agency. Nomination forms are due by Sept. 19, with a final selection made by Sept. 27. The winning agency will be notified directly with an official presentation of the award to take place during the annual IACP Conference in Philadelphia, Oct. 21 to 24. For more information, including a nomination form, go to http://www2.vigi- lantsolutions.com/best-in-force. ment leadership necessary to ensure our communities are safe. Weisz will bring a strong business background to the MCSA and his past experience and leadership on public safety issues will be of immense benefit to its members. His strong relationships within law enforcement and with govern- ment officials will ensure the MCSA remains engaged and at the forefront of developing issues. Dave Weisz is not only hardworking and thoughtful, but he has personally dedicated himself to the public safety mission – in 2014 he was awarded the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Lifetime Achievement Award." Vigilant Solutions... is now accepting nominations for the Best in Force award, an annual award recognizing law enforcement's innova-