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Counselor Mr George Howey
Council District Type Unit Role
Old North State Akela Troop 4 Asst. Scoutmaster
Email parkerhowey@yahoo.com
Address High Point, NC 27265
Home Phone Mobile Phone Work Phone
336-880-0630
Employer Field
High Point Police law enforcement
Website
Biography I attended UNC Wilmington and obtained a BA Degree in Criminal Justice in 1991.  I have been a sworn law enforcement officer with the High Point Police Department since 1992 and have served in various roles including Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, Property Crimes Detective, Burglary Task Force Detective, Street Crimes Detective, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Member, School Resource Officer, Personnel Officer and Defensive Tactics Instructor. 



I obtained Eagle Scout in 1985 in the Cape Fear Council. 
Why I am qualified to teach
Traffic Safety
This merit badge covers the legal requirements for driving a motor vehicle along with safety issues that are encountered daily when operating or riding in a vehicle.  There is a big emphasis on DWI (Driving While Impaired) laws and the consequences of drug and alcohol-realted accidents and arrests.  There is a DWI practical exercise involving a golf cart and "beer googles" to help teenagers understand the difficultly of operating a motor vehicle safely while impaired.  You will learn how to check several pieces of safety equipment on a vehicle to ensure operability.

No pre-requisits. 
Prerequisites for this Activity NONE
  Youth Protection not completed within the past two years.
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