US Army Garrison Bamberg Office of the Provost Marshal

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US Army Garrison BambergOffice of the Provost
Marshal

• Inprocessing Training Center
• Briefing

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Briefing Agenda

• Drinking and Driving
• Other Alcohol Related Incidents
• Safety Related Issues (Bicycles, Bike Helmets,
  Seatbelts)
• Traffic Offenses
• Crime Prevention
• Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
• Vehicle Registration and Privately Owned Firearms
• Interaction with Military Police and German
  Police
• Gang Awareness and Information

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Drunk Driving
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Drinking and Driving

• Fact - If you are injured in a traffic accident
  in which you are the driver, and you have a BAC
  of .05 or higher, the subsequent safety
  investigation will find you NOT IN THE LINE OF
  DUTY. The U.S. Government will not pay your
  medical bills!!!
• Fact - If you are apprehended by the German
  Police for driving under the influence, you will
  be liable to pay the German fines and you will
  also be charged by the Military Police

Trouble

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Drunk Driving PenaltiesCan Consist of the
Following

• BAC of .05 to .079 - Field Grade Article 15,
  License Suspension of 3 Months
• BAC of .080 to .099 - Field Grade Article 15,
  License Suspension of 6 Months
• BAC of .100 and above - Field Grade Article 15,
  General Officer Letter of Reprimand, Drivers
  License Revoked for a Minimum of 1 Year

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Alcohol RelatedIncidents
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Crime Statistics and Facts

• 87 of soldiers involved in incidents in local
  bars are alcohol impaired to the point of being
  legally drunk.
• 56 of incidents involving soldiers being under
  the influence of alcohol result in an assault in
  which the soldier requires medical treatment.
• 6 of soldiers injured in bar fights are a result
  of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
• 62 of the people who use violence have criminal
  records and a history of using violence to solve
  their problems.
• 90 of all incidents occur between 2330 and 0230
  hours.
• 75 of assaults in bars involve greater levels of
  violence with more severe injuries

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Off Limits Establishments

• Currently the only off limits establishment is
  the VAMOS Club, located in Bamberg.
• Failure to comply with this order may result in
  Non-Judicial Punishment for failure to obey an
  order or regulation.

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Traffic Offenses
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Other Traffic Offenses

• Remember by German Law, the Police do not need
  probable cause to initiate a traffic stop! If
  you are suspected of driving while intoxicated,
  they may use force to obtain a blood sample!
• Seatbelts
• All occupants must wear a safety belt
• Children under the age of 12 or under 59 inches
  tall must use a child/vehicle booster seat with
  vehicles safety belt
• Toddlers and infants must be placed in a properly
  fitted safety seat which will be secured to the
  vehicles safety belt
• First Offense - Mandatory loss of license for 1
  week
• Second Offense - Mandatory loss of license for 1
  month
• Third Offense - Mandatory loss of license for 6
  months
• Remember, you are liable for fines assessed to
  you by host nation police

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Other Traffic Regulations

• IAW UR 190-1 (4-5), a POV driver must stop when
  students are getting on or off school buses on U.
  S Forces-controlled property, regardless of
  whether the POV is following or approaching the
  school bus.
• IAW UR 190-1 (2-1a), military and civilian
  personnel (including family members) must obtain
  a USAREUR POV drivers license before operating
  any vehicle (excluding Government vehicles) in
  Europe, especially USAREUR plated vehicles.
• If an accident occurs on post, POV and
  military/Govt vehicle drivers must immediately
  notify the Military Police.
• If an accident occurs off post, POV and
  military/Govt vehicle drivers must immediately
  notify German Police (drivers then have an
  additional 72 hours to report the accident to the
  Military Police).

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Typical Traffic Fines

• German Traffic Tickets
• Speeding Tickets can cost you up to 850 DM
• Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign can cost you 250
  DM
• Failure to Stop at a Traffic Light can cost you
  up to 400 DM
• Failure to wear a Restraint Device can cost you
  60 DM
• Military Traffic Tickets
• Points are assessed by the unit Commander
• Drivers accumulating a total of 12 points in 12
  months or 18 points in 24 months will have their
  driving privileges suspended.
• Its a violation of German law and Community
  Policy to play loud music from a vehicle.

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Bicycle Safety
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Bicycle Safety

• Bicycles are a primary mode of transportation for
  German Nationals, due to the high cost of fuel,
  insurance, and in obtaining a drivers license.
• With many bicycles around, the theft rate is
  high. Secure your bicycle with a quality locking
  device to a solid object.
• Register your bicycle with the Military Police as
  soon as you get it. Failure to register means no
  possibility for reimbursement if it is stolen!

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Bicycle Safety

• Bicycle helmets are mandatory on post, however,
  if you are involved in a accident off post and
  you are not wearing an approved helmet, you may
  be found NOT IN THE LINE OF DUTY and be
  required to pay for all related medical expenses.
• Bicycles must be equipped with a headlight,
  taillight, horn or bell, and reflectors on the
  front and rear of the bicycle.
• Bicyclists must obey German traffic laws and are
  liable for fines issued for traffic violations.
  Riding a bicycle under the influence of alcohol
  is a criminal offense which can lead to the loss
  of your drivers license.

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Crime Prevention
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Theft Prevention Tips

• Home and Barracks
• Permanently mark all your property for ID,
  especially high value items.
• Keep all receipts and bills of sale to prove
  ownership of your property.
• Keep your stairwell door and the door to your
  residence locked at all times, even if you are
  gone for a short time.
• Know that your storage area provides minimal
  security and is designed to keep an honest
  person, honest.
• Auto
• Do not leave high valued items in plain
  viewstore in the trunk or in your quarters
• Lock your vehicle at all times to prevent
  theftroll up windows and close sunroofs

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Safety Tips

• When going out on the town, use the buddy system.
  Exercise good common sense. Do not go looking
  for trouble and do not let trouble find you!
• Let someone know where you are going.
• Be courteous to host nation police.
• Respect the autobahn!
• Beware of drugs!
• Always be aware of your surroundings, DO NOT
  BECOME A VICTIM!!

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Terrorism

• Remember good crime prevention techniques can
  counter terrorism!
• Dont be the easy target
• Exercise situational awareness

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Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
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Domestic Violence

• Reported verbal altercations are placed in the
  Military Police Journal, then referred to Social
  Work Services and the Chain of Command.
• Physical altercations are placed in the Military
  Police Blotter, then referred to Military Police
  Investigations, Social Work Services, the Chain
  of Command, and the Community Case Review
  Committee. The CRC includes the USAG Bamberg
  Commander. Besides breaking up your family and
  ruining your career, domestic violence and/or
  child abuse gives you a Federal Criminal Record!!!

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Vehicle and Weapons Registration
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Vehicle Registration

• Located on the 1st Floor of Building 7108 (MP
  Station)
• Monday thru Thursday 0800-1145 and 1230-1515
• Friday 0800-1500 (Closed on German and American
  Holidays)
• Phone [phone]
• Vehicle Registration Requirements
• USAREUR Drivers License
• Vehicle has passed safety inspection
• Double White Card (Proof of Insurance)
• 20.00 Check or Money Order (No Cash)

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Weapons Registration

• Until further notice ALL PRIVATELY OWNED
  FIREARMS, REGARDLESS OF RANK, MUST BE STORED IN
  THE UNIT ARMS ROOM.
• Pending new guidelines from USAREUR and Host
  Nation

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Interaction with Military Police
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Military Police

• If you are stopped by the Military Police, we ask
  your assistance in complying with all requests
• If you have any complaints they may be addressed
  to the Operations Section or MP Desk Sergeant
  afterwards.
• The Military Police would like all community
  members to report suspicious or criminal activity
  as soon as possible, to the MP Desk Sergeant.

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GANG INVOLVEMENT
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Gang Definition

• Unified group with recognized leaders that shows
  its unity through outward, public displays and
  demonstrates activity that is part of an
  organized, ongoing criminal enterprise

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Service MemberGang Involvement

• Detrimental to good order, discipline, and morale
• Detracts from unit cohesiveness
• Incompatible with military service
• Is therefore prohibited!!!
• Punishable under provisions of Art 92, UCMJ Art
  134, UCMJ

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US Civilians and Family Members

• Affects military readiness posture
• Creates an unsafe living environment
• Degrades order, discipline, and morale
• Is therefore prohibited!!!
• Can result in permanent bar to US facilities,
  loss of logistical support, advanced return of
  family members to CONUS, and expulsion from school

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What Else Do We Do?
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Phone Numbers

• MP Station 0951-300-8700/7770 (Outside
  Bamberg)
• DSN 469-8700/7770
• Police Emergency 114
• Vehicle/Weapons Registration 469-7580
• MP Operations Section 469-8817/1580
• Provost Marshal CPT COLLAZO
• Operations Sergeant SFC CRIGER
• MP Investigations 469-8818/7545 (INV Prather/INV
  Meneley)