Arlington Police Dept. Receives Award from Segs4Vets during IJIS Institute National Symposium

Seg4Vets Honors Volunteers for their Training Support for Veterans
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Feb. 4, 2015 - PRLog -- The IJIS Institute (www.ijis.org) – a nonprofit organization focused on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, hosted the Segs4Vets Outstanding Volunteer Service Award at the IJIS Institute National Symposium on January 22, 2015, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.

The Segs4Vets award honors the volunteerism of Arlington County (Virginia) Police who have assisted the Segs4Vets program by teaching disabled veterans to safely operate Segways, ultimately enhancing their mobility. The Segs4Vets program awards Segways to men and women of the United States Military who have sustained severe injuries while serving our nation in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom that resulted in permanent disability and difficulty walking. The program was conceived and implemented with the assistance of General Ralph “Ed” Eberhart, United States Air Force (Retired), who presented the award to Chief Doug Scott of the Arlington County Police.

“Segs4Vets’ focus is not so much on what has happened to these American heroes but what lies ahead for them and their families. They must rise again and continue to be productive participants, both in their families and in our overall society. The Segway helps them do that,’’ said Jerry Kerr, co-founder and president of Segs4Vets. “Our objective is to enhance their mobility and provide them with role models and a roadmap so that they can remove or avoid frustrations that might inhibit their ability to live an independent, meaningful and joyful life.”

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