THE Winter 2009 Vol. 17, No. 4
Official publication of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association
POLICEMEN’S magazine
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND
Honor recognizes nearly four decades of leadership and support for law enforcement officers, survivors of the fallen, and victims of crime.
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IN THIS ISSUE ARTICLES The official publication of the Police Benevolent Reader information...... 4 and Protective Association of Illinois The Executive Board...... 5 Aims and Policies of the Police Benevolent President’s Message...... 6 and Protective Association of Illinois Events in 2010...... 8 2010 Officer of the Year...... 11 1. To issue a quarterly publication known as The Policemen’s Magazine. About the Cover ...... 12 2. To urge adequate compensation for all police officers employed in the NLEOMF Pledge Form...... 16 various police departments in the state of Illinois. 2010 Golf...... 17 3. To help in defraying the funeral expenses of all police officers dying of 2009 Legislative Agenda...... 30 natural causes or those who are killed in the line of duty. FOIA...... 31 4. To act in the interest of and for the benefit of all police officers employed by Hobart “Curly” Rogers...... 36 police departments in the state of Illinois and for those members who have been pensioned from the same police departments and to promote their Youth Grant Application...... 39 welfare. PB&PA Visa Application...... 41
5. To disseminate useful and helpful knowledge pertaining to law enforcement. UNIT NEWS 6. To create a cooperative spirit between the police departments and the Unit # 5 - Springfield...... 18 citizens of this state. Unit # 21 - Bloomington...... 18 7. To work for the expansion of the order. Unit #27 - Peoria...... 21 8. To sponsor worthwhile youth programs for boys and girls throughout the Unit #39 - Decatur...... 25 state of Illinois. Unit #71 - Dekalb...... 26 9. To secure suitable pensions and disability remuneration and proper compen- Unit #156A - Chicago Sgts...... 27 sation for dependents of deceased police officers. Unit #194 - ISU...... 28 10. To ensure uniformity of state traffic laws and to promote general public CONTACT US safety. 435 W. Washington Street 11. To inform government officials and state legislators of the problems of law Springfield, IL 62702 enforcement officers as related to their working conditions and salaries. Toll-free 800-303-4531 (217) 523-5141 12. To defend and publicize the integrity of the vast majority of Illinois police officers who, at great personal sacrifice, are devoting their lives and Fax (217) 523-7677 careers to the noble profession of law enforcement. www.pbpa.org Email: [email protected]
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 3 UNIT YOUR UNIT NEWS #?
What has your unit been doing? • Did you have a local picnic for your members and their families? • Is anyone from your unit involved in the Special Olympics? • Are you using your Youth Grant to sponsor little league teams or other summer activities? • Has anyone been awarded special commendations lately? • Any promotions or retirements you would like to share? • Anything happening in your department or community that you would like to share with other PB&PA members? You do not have to be the official “secretary” for your unit. We accept articles and pictures from all of our members! You can send in anything at anytime and we will add it to the next magazine issue. If you don’t think you’re a great writer, just send in a picture with who and what is pictured and we’ll add a caption. Just be sure to include your name and a phone number where we can reach you for verification. Send submissions to: PB&PA of IL, 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702.
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4 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine EXECUTIVE BOARD STAFF & Association President Committees Jim Genz 15 Primrose Lane SPORTS COMMITTEE Sycamore, IL 60178 Home: 815-899-3399 Chairman: Work: 847-289-2664 Tom Miller, Quincy Cell: 815-757-5541 Members: James Brown, Aurora 1st Vice President Sgt.-at-Arms Rich Holman Adam Gibson Dan O’Shea, Elgin 238 Melrose Drive 1628 Oak St Rick Dhabalt, Springfield Colona, IL 61241 Quincy, IL 62301 Dave Frame, Belleville Work: 309-752-1555 Cell: 217-430-6966 Robert Nichols, Galesburg Cell: 309-781-5634 Sgt.-at-Arms Rick Hutchison, Bradley University 2nd Vice President John Hoeksema Shane Gibbs, Alton Troy L. Hogren 1407 E. Preston St. Suite 1 Larry Osenga, Kankakee 22601 Bo-Sue Court Rockford, Il 61102 Todd Weir, Normal Danville, IL 61834 Cell: 815-621-9467 Home: 217-431-4213 Tina Hartz, Knox County Work: 217-431-2244 Chief Legal Counsel Kevin Bettis, Conservation Police Cell: 217-474-0429 Sean Smoot Harold Combs, Rockford 435 W. Washington St.
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The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 5 Jim Genz From the President President
It is my honor, to address you as your newly elected President of the PB&PA of Illinois! As I announced at the annual convention just a few short weeks ago, your association, your Executive Board, and our association staff, have been extremely busy over the past year. While our financial situation is not the best – it is far better than most of your employer’s, given the state of the economy and the markets, the conservative investment decisions of the Executive Board, which has main- tained non-operating fund investments in fully insured CDs, have certainly proven to be correct. Unlike other organizations that invested their savings in the equity markets, the PB&PA has not lost a penny as a result of changes in the stock markets.
We have held the line as much as humanly possible on Association expenses. Through our close part- nership with the PBLC we have been able to maintain our Springfield office expenses at a steady level for the past few years. This has been a significant help to us and without this we certainly would have been required to raise our dues in order to maintain our presence and services out of the office.
We have, and will continue to plan board meetings in conjunction with association events to help econ- omize our meeting expenses. We have and will continue to limit board travel expenses by scheduling meet- ings only when necessary and at locations that help minimize mileage expenses. We have also attempted to keep out of state travel for national conferences and meetings to a minimum. Because Sean Smoot is the elected Treasurer of NAPO, we have a tremendous opportunity to be represented in Washington, and across the country, at virtually no expense to the PB&PA. In fact, as far as national influence goes, the PB&PA is the envy of every other police group in the State of Il- linois. Because of his elected office in NAPO and the relationships that he has built over the years, when the new administration took over, the PB&PA was there and other groups were not. When important issues come up before Congress, our representative is there other groups are not and when the President, Vice-President, or U.S. Attorney General have asked for police groups to weigh in, our representative gets the call.
No other public safety or police association in the State of Illinois has the access and input that the PB&PA does. This can be a lot of extra work for Sean and more time away from home and family. As both the President of this association and as just an individual member I am very grateful that he is willing to represent us in so many forums so well.
Of course, we have endured some hardships along the way, and no association experiences progress without some controversy, I am very proud of the strides our association has made. Our members are receiv- ing premier representation through the strengthening of various partnerships and working cooperatively in dealing with the General Assembly, the new Governor, and of course the very significant role we are now play- ing on the national level.
In addition to strengthening our partnerships with other public safety employee organizations on issues of mutual concern, we have forged new partnerships with organizations like Citizens for Safe Roads, Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, Illinois Association of Park Districts, and the Trial Lawyers Association to name a few.
Everyone knows, that we have endured one of the most challenging economic environments in the history of the United States. We have also faced one of the most hazardous legislative environments in the
6 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine President’s Message continued... history of the State of Illinois. Among our successes your association can point to the defeat of the ballot initia- tive to open a Constitutional Convention – which would have jeopardized our current pension benefits. But this success is far from a final victory, the municipal employers across this state have joined forces and are actively seeking to take advantage of the current economic situation, to diminish our hard fought, and well deserved benefits, particularly for newly hired police officers.
Our work is far from over.
In addition to defending the statutes that protect and benefit our membership we have also moved leg- islation in accordance with the Legislative Platform developed by our Legislative Committee and approved by the Executive Board.
We have a great team of people working to advance this agenda including our Lobbyist, Joel Brunsvold, our Chief Counsel, the entire office staff, and all of the members that respond when we put out a blast email requesting them to call or write certain legislators. Your role, as an individual member, in our legis- lative victories and defeats cannot be overstated.
In addition to our legislative program, there have been a number of legal developments over the past year that our Chief Counsel discussed in his report to the convention. I think Sean has done a good job over the past year in keeping our units informed of these developments using email messages. Please make sure that we have the most up to date unit contacts with accurate email information on file at the office so we can continue to keep your unit informed.
I fully intend, as your President, to continue to improve the use of our website and email system in the delivery of services, news, and grassroots political action in the coming months and years. Our transition to an online magazine has been very successful. Soon we will start an effort to capture email addresses for all of our members so each individual member has the option of receiving updates and urgent messages from the Association.
As you may know, your Executive Board has worked with our accountants to formulate a not-for-profit corporation that we hope to launch early next year. We hope that this project will allow us to continue our work in educating, decision makers, and members of the public, about issues that matter to our membership. We hope this avenue will lead to additional exposure and help us continue to grow as an association.
The board has also undertaken and completed a review of all of the Association’s policies and proce- dures to insure that we continue to operate in the most responsible, prudent, and legal manner possible.
I’m not sure that our members appreciate how much is done on their behalf – but as a Board member and as your future President I intend to make sure you all remain well informed of the Asso- ciations activities on your behalf.
Best wishes for a happy holiday season – God bless you – and please stay safe.
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The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 9 Member News Law enforcement code of ethics LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP As an Illinois Law Enforcement Officer ... Are you nearing retirement after serving your local department for 20 years or more? My fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to Would you like to become a lifetime member safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent with the PB&PA of IL, but your unit is less than against deception, the weak against oppression or 20 years old? intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or Did you know that you can “buy-out”, at half- disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights price, the years of membership dues that you of all persons to liberty, equality and justice. would need to reach your 20-year minimum with the Association? I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the For example: Adams County Sheriff’s Depart- face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self- ment, Unit #155 joined the Association in 1996. restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare If one of their officers retired now after being on that department for 20 years and having paid of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my Association dues since 1996, he or she would only personal and official life, I will be exemplary in have 12 years with the PB&PA of Illinois. If he or obeying the laws of the land and the regulations she wanted to pay for the remaining eight years in of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a advance to become a lifetime member and receive confidential nature or that is confided to me in his/her gold card, he or she would need to pay my official capacity will be kept ever-secret unless $168 (8 years x $42 per year divided by 2). He or revelation is necessary in the performance of my she also has the option to continue paying yearly duty. dues at the full membership rate (currently $42) until such time as he or she reached the 20-year I will never act officiously or permit personal minimum and receives his/her gold card at that feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships time. to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately, without fear or favor, malice or Congratulations ill will, never employing unnecessary force or George Beason, of Unit #35 - Mattoon. His violence and never accepting gratuities. entry was drawn from all the cards, letters and emails that we received identifying I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol page 19 as the correct page where the of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be hidden picture could be found. A golf shirt held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police was sent to him. service. I will constantly strive to achieve these Check out this issue for your chance to objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before win. See page 4 for details. God to my chosen profession ... law enforcement.
10 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine POLICE BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS POLICE2010 OFFICER OF THE YEAR Help the PB&PA honor your department’s top cop(s) by sending your nomination for the PB&PA Police Officer of the Year today!
This award shall be given to an individual police officer or group of officers who, in the opinion of the selection committee, are worthy of recognition for their accomplishments. In addition to the award itself, there will be two individual police officers or groups of officers selected to receive Honorable Mention Awards.
Any member of the PB&PA may nominate any certified peace officer employed full-time in any agency in Illinois for the Police Officer of the Year Award. Membership in the PB&PA is not required to be nominated or to win. The nomination simply requires a letter from a member identifying the officer(s) nominated as well as completely and accurately describing the incident(s) in which the officer(s) was (were) involved where he or she demonstrated outstanding service, exemplary job performance or heroism.
All nominations and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Executive Office of the PB&PA no later than September 1, 2010.
The nominations should be for heroics or outstanding service that has taken place during the period of July 1, 2009, through July 1, 2010.
These awards will be presented to the recipients at the banquet on the Saturday night of the PB&PA’s Annual Convention in October.
Please send nominations to: PB&PA Executive Office 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 11 About the Cover...
In recognition of his steadfast support for the law enforcement profession over nearly four decades of public service, Vice President Joe Biden was presented Monday with the Na- tional Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's Distinguished ServiceAward for 2009.
The Memorial Fund's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award is given annually to "an individual or organization that has made an exceptional and lasting contribution to the law enforcement profession." Vice President Biden received this year's award for his lead- ership on issues of critical importance to the law enforcement community, including putting more officers on the street, reducing violence against women, and protecting and honoring the nation's officers.
NLEOMF Chairman and CEO Craig W. Floyd presented the award to the Vice President during a ceremony at the United States Capitol Visitor Center. "Throughout his career, Vice President Biden has demonstrated his commitment, his compassion and his dedication not only to our law enforcement officers, but also to the survivors of the fallen, to the victims of crime and to all Americans who yearn to live in safety," Mr. Floyd said.
In selecting Vice President Biden for its Distinguished Service Award, the NLEOMF cited his role in the passage of a number of key federal laws that protect both officers and the community. These include the landmark 1994 crime bill that helped to put 100,000 more police officers on the streets of America and ushered in the era of community policing; the Violence Against Women Act, which enhanced the investigation and prosecution of rape and domestic violence cases and provided new resources for the victims of these crimes; the 1985 ban on so-called "cop killer bullets" - ammunition that can pierce the body ar- mor worn by law enforcement officers; and the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act, establishing a Congressionally authorized honor for officers who display ex- ceptional valor.
While in the Senate, Mr. Biden also supported creation of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC, authorization for the National Law Enforcement Museum and enactment of a federal law requiring flags to be flown at half-staff each May 15, as a show of respect for officers killed in the line of duty. A champion for the survivors of officers who have died in the line of duty, he also supported establishment of the Public Safety Officers Benefits program and has been a strong supporter of Concerns of Police Survivors, especially its Delaware chapter.
Most recently, Vice President Biden was instrumental in ensuring $4 billion in economic stimulus funds were directed to law enforcement. The new federal money has allowed po-
12 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine licing agencies to hire new officers and maintain successful community policing initia- tives, and has funded drug courts, juvenile delinquency prevention programs and other crime control initiatives.
Vice President Biden is the 14th recipient of the NLEOMF's Distinguished Service Award. The previous awardees are: • House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (2008) • Cynthia Brown, publisher of "American Police Beat" (2007) • President Bill Clinton (2006) • Motorola (2005) • U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (2004) • Police Unity Tour (2003) • President George H.W. Bush (2002) • United States Mint Police (2001) • U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno (2000) • John Walsh, host of "America's Most Wanted" (1999) • U.S. Representative (ret.) Mario Biaggi (1998) • The DuPont Company (1997) • U.S. Senator (ret.) Claiborne Pell (1996)
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 13 Get In The Know.
T H E V O I C E O F T H E N A T I O N ’ S L A W E N F O R C E M E N T C O M M U N I T Y
Photo courtesy The Boston Globe Inside News You Can Use 28 MURDER DROP This city is celebrating an almost unheard of drop in the number of homicides. A new strategy may be behind the stats. 40 BAD PARTIES Police have their hands full when they have to police colleges with binge drinking going on. Here’s one cop who’s making a difference. Walter Fahey was a legend in the Boston P.D. Hundreds attended his � � 56 MELTDOWN DECEMBER 2008 VOLUME XV NO. 12 PRICE $3.75 www.APBweb.com funeral to honor his work. This disaster could be coming to AP Photo your city, county or town. Read it and be prepared for the worst. Legendary PLUS . . . 10 APB’s Top Ten List street cop 20 Opinion/Editorial 32 APB’s Believe It or Not Fahey was one of a kind 46 In the Line of Duty by Mark Nichols 52 Advertiser Index 53 Employment Listings Some people were just born to be cops. Walter Fahey, a legendary Boston police offi cer who recently passed away, was one of those indi- Huge cuts viduals. The Boston Globe’s Kevin Cullen recently paid tribute to Fahey in an are ahead article that illustrated just how much infl uence a cop can have on the job, by Jose Torres in his city and as an example for The hits just keep on coming. others to follow. In California, Sacramento offi cials Cullen began his article with a tale say they will have to make drastic from the end of Fahey’s career: cuts to the city’s police budget. And “Eleven years ago, two weeks before just like in other cities such as San he was forced to retire at the manda- Antonio, Texas, those who stand the Continued on page 64 most to lose are law enforcement of- fi cers and the communities that they serve. According to a recent article by Ryan Lillis of the Sacramento Bee, the Sacramento Police Department Continued on page 43
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14 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee Professional Representation for Law Enforcement Professionals
Protecting the protectors the state value their relationship with individual member at binding grievance the PBLC. They know that they can arbitration at no additional cost to the Heading into collective bargaining call upon their Labor Representative unit. without a professional negotiator or an Attorney any time a problem and the backing of a statewide police arises — 24 hours a day, seven days a Unfair labor practices: union is like confronting an armed week. We are committed to providing The PBLC will process all unfair labor suspect without a weapon and back- the best representation possible, when charges against your employer and up. Your fellow officers have good police officers need it. When you’re at argue before the State Labor Relations intentions, but they’re no match for work, so is the staff of the PBLC. Board at no additional cost the unit or its the experienced negotiators retained member. by your employer. Bargaining a Protecting your interests fair contract requires the work of Defending your rights: skilled negotiators and professionals Collective Bargaining: Legal advice is as close as a phone call trained in the arts of mediation and Your bargaining unit is unique. The The Legal Defense fund is a pre-paid, arbitration. You need and deserve PBLC represents each individual pre-planned legal service available to excellent representation and with the bargaining unit based upon the needs, all certified PBLC members in good PBLC, you’ll have it. goals and expectations of that Unit. Your PBLC Labor Representative standing. The PBLC commitment provides assistance, advice and The Legal Defense Benefit includes: advocacy at the bargaining table. The PBLC is a not for profit corporation • Representation at discipline and affiliated with the PB&PA. Our highly Contract maintenance: discharge proceedings at Arbitration trained, specialized staff includes Once an agreement is reached, the or before the Police and Fire Board or experienced labor representatives and PBLC monitors employer/employee Civil Service Commission. in-house legal counsel, all of whom actions during the term of the contract • Representation during internal participate in continuing legal and to ensure compliance. Your Labor investigation interviews. labor education. The PBLC’s board Representative takes a proactive stance • Representation during criminal of directors, also known as the State by meeting periodically with both the investigations and proceedings in Labor Committee, is organized by and bargaining unit and management which the criminal offense allegedly for the rank and file and is composed to address concerns and prevent occurred during the performance of solely of full time police officers. misunderstandings. the member's official police duties. • Initial consultation and advice in Leading the way Interest arbitration: civil rights violation cases, including The PB&PA took the lead in securing If a satisfactory bargaining agreement referral to a reputable civil rights collective bargaining rights for law cannot be reached, the PBLC will attorney for representation at a enforcement officers in Illinois. By provide an experienced attorney to discounted rate. helping draft the Illinois Public Labor represent your bargaining unit at • Peace of mind in knowing that if you Relations Act and then spearheading interest arbitration at no additional are accused, you have someone to its passage, the PB&PA has been at the expense to the unit. turn to. forefront of police labor issues. The Grievance processing: Attorney-client relationship PBLC was created to further advance Through a Labor Representative and, Any member who uses this benefit the PB&PA’s police representation and in some cases, Legal Counsel, the becomes the client of the individual protection goals. Since its inception, PBLC provides advice and assistance attorney retained for representation. The the PBLC has led the way in preserving to bargaining units and individual PBLC will not infringe upon the attorney’s the rights and enforcing the collective members in filing and processing independent professional judgment in bargaining agreements of Illinois law grievances. rendering legal services under this plan. enforcement professionals. Grievance arbitration: Of Special Note Serving you is our mission There are occasions in which a Legal services will not be provided under The PBLC is not concerned with compromise cannot be reached this plan if the adverse party is the amicably. If your contract provides for making a profit at the expense of hard Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee grievance arbitration, the PBLC will working police officers. That’s why or the Police Benevolent and Protective police officers from every corner of provide and experienced attorney to represent your bargaining unit or an Association of Illinois.
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 15 2010 Golf Tournament YOU CAN HELP REACH OUR GOAL
In October 2006, the Police Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois proudly announced our goal of collecting $100,000 over the next five years to show our support of the National Law Enforcement Museum to be built in Washington, D.C. The National Law Enforcement Museum will be the only one of its kind in the world; it will be the only museum dedicated to telling the stories of the Law Enforcement Community. For more information on the Museum (and also the National Police Memorial which honors are fallen brothers and sisters) please check out their website at http://www.nleomf.com.
We look forward to reaching this goal with your support. A $10 donation by each member will get us there! Please use the form below and help us honor all in the Law Enforcement Community.
In order for the PB&PA of IL to receive credit for your donation, please send all checks to the Springfield Office at 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702.
2010 Pledge Form
I / We ______pledge the following: (Individual or Unit Name)
A one time only donation of $______. Check enclosed.
A yearly donation of $______(total donation) Payable each January from now until 2011 in equal installments of $______.
A check in the amount of $______(the first yearly installment) is enclosed.
For those individuals and units making 3 year pledges, reminder invoices will be sent to you in December.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Please make checks payable to: The PB&PA of IL with “For Museum Fund” on the memo line and mail to 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702
16 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine 2010 Golf Tournament Hosted By: Danville - Unit #11
Where: Turtle Run Golf Course 332 E Liberty Ln. Danville, Il 61832 www.turtlerungolf.com
Cost: $85.00 per member.
When: June 15th, 2010 - Practice Rounds Call Pro Shop for tee times. (217-442-8876)
June 16th, 2010 -Tournament
Host Hotel: Days Inn 77 N. Gilbert St. Danville, IL 217-443-6600 Rate is $64.00 + Tax Deadline for PBPA block is June 1st, 2010.
Hospitality Room will be at the hotel on the evening of June 15th, 2010.
Questions: Call Scott Damilano at (217) 431-2244 or (217) 431-2862, Please leave a message.
Name of Golfers:
Please mark you preference: Morning Flight Afternoon Flight Morning Flight begins at 7:30 AM and Afternoon Flight begins at 1:00 PM. Times are on a first come first serve basis.
Mail Registration form with payment to: Danville Police Assoc., P.O. Box 1004, Danville, Il 61832.
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 17 UNIT springfield NEWS #5 PBPA Unit #5 has been busy the last few months dealing with the threat of layoffs, furlough days and increased insurance premiums. Fortunately we were able to meet with City leaders and come up with remedies that saved all of the police officer jobs that were on the chopping block. We anticipate more talks as the economic situation is re-evaluated. We would like to recognize Officer Chris Bolinger on his retirement after over 20 years of service to the department. eW wish Chris the best of luck. We also would like to wish Chief Ralph Caldwell luck with his new job and we look forwarded to working with Chief Robert Williams. Chief Williams has had a good relationship with the benevolent and we look for that to continue.
Unit 5 will sponsor our Annual Cops, Kids, and Christmas at Meijer on November 7th. We have 50 children signed up to participate and we will give each of them $100 to spend on coats, boots and TOYS!
Our Annual Valentines’ Dance is scheduled for February 13, 2010 at Little Flower Gymnasium. THE BRAT PACK will be performing and you can have steak or chicken, dinner, drinks and a chance to win $5000. If you are interested in a ticket please contact Josh at 217-528-8200.
UNIT Bloomington NEWS #21
It is with a heavy heart that Unit #21 must inform you that one of our finest has passed away. Retired Officer William “BUBBA” Rusk passed away on September 10, 2009 at the age of 63. Bubba was an officer for the Bloomington Police Department from 08/71 to 03/93. Bubba was one to always make us laugh. Our sympathy’s go out to his family in their time of loss.
18 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT bloomington NEWS #21 Recently members of the Bloomington PB & PA Unit #21 participated in our annual Retiree Steak Din- ner. The event was held at the General Electric Park in Bloomington on August 20, 2009. There were 23 retired officers in attendance for the evening. Trust me; they were all holding cups before the night ended.
Left to Right: Mike Ripsch, P.D. Wilson, (Chief) Lewis De Vault, Robert McGowan, Karen Calvert (Baker), Mike Alcorn, Rusty Thomas, John Colcla- sure, Ron Maaks, Charlie Crowe, Kelly Wilson, Craig Kurth, (Chief) Myron Miller, Dan Fritchley, Elijah (Joe) Rusk, John Rhoda, Mark Bagnell, Bruce Bauer, Mike Scott.
Right: Steve Clifford Receiving his 20 year gold badge from Unit #21 President Todd Keil. Now you can get your wings and fly!
Below: Officer Martin Krylowicz accepts the Unit #21 Officer of The Year Award for 2009 From President Todd Keil. Is that head getting bigger? Great job Marty!
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 19 UNIT bloomington NEWS #21
A 22-year veteran of the Bloomington Police Department has been promoted to the position of Lieutenant. Jeffrey Klepec served most recently as a third shift (11pm- 7am) Patrol Sergeant. His promotion by Police Chief Randy McKinley became ef- fective on August 27 2009. Klepec joined the department in 1987. He was named a D.A.R.E. officer in 1994 and served in that position until he was promoted to Sergeant in 2000. He has also served as Field Training Sergeant and Internship Coordinator. Congratulations, Sgt. Ooops! Make that Lieutenant Klepec
Congratulations to Amy Keil for receiving her 20 year gold badge.
The delegates representing Bloomington Unit #21 would like to thank our Brothers from Rockford Unit #6 for hosting an excellent 73rd Annual Convention. The spouses would like to thank the committee for a great time at the spa and shopping.
20 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT peoria NEWS #27
Officer Tim Anderson was hired January 16, 1978 and re- tired on October 20, 2009. Officer Anderson spent time in Vice, Drugs, Patrol, and the Peoria Housing Walking Patrol. Officer Anderson received six Letters of Commendation, two Distinguished Service Awards in 1991 and 1994, and the Police Officer of the Year in 1994. Officer Anderson plans to do a little bit of hunting, a little bit of fishing, and a little bit of nothing.
Below: Captain Bob Baer who was hired January 9, 1978 retired. Captain Baer received nineteen Letters of Appreciation, four Letters of Commen- dation, and two Distin- Above: Assistant Chief Phil Ko- guished Service Awards. ren retired on October 31, 2009. During his career he received ten Letters of Appreciation, four Letters of Commendation and the Distinguished Service Award in 1994. Bottom Right: Below: Sargeant Sammie Hoskins who re- Officer Dennis ceived the American Legion Award in 1999, Maher retired eighteen Letters of Appreciation, three Let- on November ters of Commendation and the Distinguished 30, 2009 after Service Award retired October 31, 2009. receiving eigh- Sargeant Hoskins plans to continue his vari- teen Letters of ous interest in custom cars. Apprecia- tion, six Letters of Commen- dations, Officer of the Year in 1997, and two Distin- guished Service Awards.
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Left: The first modern day motorcycle traffic officer Loren Marion retired November 30, 2009. Officer Marion started the new era when the first 350cc Honda was used during the early 1980’s. During his career Officer Marion received the American Legion Meritorious Service Award in 2002, twenty Letters of Appreciation, four Letters of Commenda- tion, and the Distinguished Service Award in 2003. Officer Marion plans to ride his modern day Harley Davidson and teach various classes at the local Junior College.
Right: Senior Traffic Officer John Mattern who started his career when gas was about 25 cents a gallon, retired October 6, 2009. Officer Mat- tern received eight Letters of Appreciation with three Let- ters of Commendation, the Distinguished Service Award and the Police Valor Award in 1993. Officer Mattern plans on spending time with his wife and grandchildren.
Bottom Right: Traffic Officer Randy Ragon was hired in 1980, will retire November 28, 2009. During his career Officer Ragon received eight Letters of Appreciation and four Letters of Commendation. Officer Ragon plans to move to Tennessee to be clsoe to his son who is currently working at a police agency.
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Right: Lt. Marshall Below: Dunnigan Newly appointed congratulating his Sergeant Richard protégé, newly Glover and family appointed Captain at the promotion Jerry Mitchell, on his ceremony. new position.
Above: Newly appointed Left: Captain Jerry 2009 Mitchell and Retiree’s family at the Dinner promotion ceremony.
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Unit #27 Lt. Steve Roegge, President Troy Skaggs, Vice Presi- dent Kevin Slavens, and Sgt. Mike Eddlemon doing their best Zoolander pose at the retiree dinner
Below: Officer Shannon Walden, Lt. Dave Roger, Sgt. Jim Chiola, Lt. Steve Roegge, Sgt. Mike Boland, and Officer Randy Schweigert posing at the Blue Knights Hog Roast.
Above: Officer Shannon Walden sitting on his “hog” at the Blue Knights Hog Roast.
24 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT decatur NEWS #39
Left: Treasurer Randy Betzer of Unit #39 presents Det. Pat Campbell with his retirement badge after 30 years of service.
Right: President Dave Pruitt of Unit #39 presents Sgt. Wayne Hughes with his retirement badge after 32 years of service.
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 25 UNIT dekalb NEWS #71
The DeKalb Police PB & PA has two fundrasiers throughout the year. Our first is the breakfast, which we usually have around April and is held at the Knight of Columbus Hall. We specialized in sponge bob and chocolate chip pancakes for the kids....and some adults! This year’s event was very successful. In addition to this event, our larg- est event is the golf charity fundraiser. This event is held the second Saturday in July. This year we had 32 teams with tons of prizes and plenty of food! We were able to donate $500 to Special Olympics and $500 to Dekalb County Red Cross.
Below: Volunteers Laurie and Penny
Officer McNett and Unit 71 President Angel Reyes.
26 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT Chicago Sgt’s NEWS #156A
Congratulations to Rockford - Unit # 6 on a job well done hosting the 73rd Annual P.B.& P.A. Convention this past October. Each year our organization looks forward to attending and participating in the P.B. & P.A. convention. The convention provides us an excel- lent opportunity to interact on both a professional and social level with other P.B. & P.A. Units throughout the state. It has been less than twelve years since we won the right to have collective bargaining for the nearly 1,300 Chicago Police Ser- geants that we represent. It was at that time we became a member unit of the P.B.& P.A. of Illinois. Currently there are four separate police organizations representing Chicago Police Officers. The four organizations are broken down by rank; Captains ( P.B.& P.A. Unit 156C ), Lieutenants ( P.B.& P.A. Unit 156B ), Sergeants ( P.B.& P.A.Unit 156A ) and all other sworn officers below the rank of ser- geant. The Chicago Sergeants’ Association has accomplished a lot on behalf of our members in a relatively short period of time. In ad- dition we maintain a full time staff to serve the needs of our mem- bers. We also have one of our members’ who is elected and serves full-time on the “The Retirement Board of the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of the City of Chicago”. It is our goal to not only represent our members, but to support and assist our fellow P.B.& P.A. Units in whatever way possible. We can be contacted through our Web site at www.chicagoser- geants.org or directly at our office 773-376-7272. On behalf of our organization we wish all of you a very happy and safe holiday season.
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 27 UNIT Illinois State NEWS #194 university "There is something undeniably right about a cop on a Harley-Davidson!"
The Illinois State University Police Department has obtained a Harley-Davidson Police Road King Motorcycle for "test and evaluation" through the courtesy of Chuck's Harley-Davidson, Blooming- ton, Illinois. Freshman orientation (Preview ISU), summer school, and varied camps, functions, and ac- tivities ongoing throughout the University community are providing a superb and rich opportunity to showcase the merits of police motorcycle deployment. The motorcycle is a very effective and economical way to patrol the community. As with mounted officers, those on horses, there tends to be an enhancement of interpersonal communica- tion between police and citizens served. A substantial number of people are interested in mounted and motorcycle patrols which serves as a segue to dialogue between police and citizen(s) served. In recent weeks Chief Swan ran across a group of Preview students and parents on their first day of orientation for incoming freshmen. They wanted to talk about the Police Road King Motorcycle Unbeknownst to both students and parents alike, Chief Swan would, in fact, speak to them and others on the second day of Preview ISU. When the chief walked into the large lecture Hall (Schroeder 130) some in the audience shouted, "Harley-Davidson, GREAT!" The Police Road King Motorcycle (operated by Officer Grant Avery) was used for traffic control and direction during the last leg of the Special Olympics Torch Run as runners moved toward Illinois State University and the beginning of another very successful Special Olympics. Not only is the motorcycle economical with its fuel usage, it is also easy to maneuver and more effective and convenient than a conventional police cruiser. Throughout the years, police and military organizations have clearly realized the advantages of motorcycles. In recent years we have seen a significant increase in the deployment of motorcycles in the police service. In the last five years, Harley-Davidson police sales have more than doubled.Today, just as in the late 1920s, more than 3,400 police departments ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the U.S. alone. Harley-Davidson Police motorcycles are also used in 45 countries. This is a dramatic increase from the Motor Company's 80th Anniversary twenty years ago, when just over 400 state, provincial, county and municipal police departments were equipped with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The "Father of Modern Police Organization," Chief August Vollmer of the Berkeley (California) Police Department is credited with organizing the first official Police Motorcycle Patrol in the United States in 1911 recognizing the merits of police motorcycle deployment.
From left to right: Sergeant Charlie Sum- mers, Shift Commander/Squad Rifle Instruc- tor; Lieutenant Aaron Woodruff, Patrol Divi- sion Commander; Officer Grant Avery (Patrol Officer assigned to motorcycle evaluation); Chief Ronald D. Swan; Sergeant Nichol Bleichner, Shift Commander; and Corporal Michael Gardner (Mountain Bike Patrol).
28 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT Illinois State NEWS #194 university
Welcome Unit #194’s newest recrutis!!!
Pictured from left to right are: Joshua Champion and Rachel O'Brien
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 29 2009 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
HB 741 Michael Smith – Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Redefines "public employee" to include firefighters and peace officers employed by school districts. 03/13/09 Re-Referred to Rules Committee, still in House.
HB 2465 Patrick Verschoore – Amends the Local Governmental Employees Political Rights Act. It adds that a member of a police department or a sheriff's department may be elected or appointed to public office and may serve in public office. 04/02/09 passed from House to Senate 115-002, 05/12/09 chief sponsor changed to Sen. Terry Link.
HB 2466 Patrick Verschoore – Creates the Public Safety Officer Protection Act. Provides that a public employer shall reimburse a public safety officer for reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the officer in connection with any criminal proceeding arising from the officer's conduct in the performance of official duties unless, in relation to that conduct, any of the following applies: (1) the officer is convicted of a crime; (2) the officer's employment is terminated for cause; or (3) the officer resigns for reasons other than retirement or disability before the attorney's fees are incurred. 04/03/09 Re-Referred to Rules Committee, still in House.
HB 2576 Michael McAuliffe - Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code to provide an increase in the retirement benefit formula. It changes the maximum annuity from 75% to 80% of average salary. It provides for 2.5% (rather than 2%) of average salary for each year of service beyond 20. 03/19/09 Re-Referred to Rules Committee, still in House.
HB 2581 Michael McAuliffe - Amends the Chicago Police Pension for policemen born on or after January 1, 1955 but before January 1, 1960, beginning on January 1, 2010, automatic annual increases shall be 3% and such policemen shall not be subject to the 30% maximum increase. 03/13/09 Re-referred to Rules, still in House.
HB 3816 Jim Watson - Allows police officers to establish creditable service for pension purposes for up to 4 years of military service before employment. Requires payment of employee and employer contributions, plus interest. 03/13/09 Re- referred to Rules, still in House.
HB 708/1301 Kevin Joyce - Amends the Chicago Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Compounds the automatic annual increase in retirement annuity. Also increases it to 3%, reduces the minimum age to 55, and removes the 30% maximum increase limitation for all annuitants. 03/13/09 Re-referred to Rules, still in House.
SB 1358 Carole Pankau – Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Makes changes to the police officer or fire officer survivor grant provisions. It removes the requirement that the police officer or fire officer be 90% to 100% disabled. It allows survivors of peace officers to also receive a grant. 03/13/09 Re-Referred to Rules Committee, still in Senate.
SB 1446 Mike Jacobs – Creates the Police Department Promotion Act. Sets forth requirements for a promotion process to be administered by the proper appointing authorities for certain positions within State and local police departments. 03/13/09 Re-Referred to Assignments, still in Senate.
SB 1651 James DeLeo - Amends the Chicago Police Pension for policemen born on or after January 1, 1955 but before January 1, 1960, beginning on January 1, 2010, automatic annual increases shall be 3% and such policemen shall not be subject to the 30% maximum increase. 03/13/09 Re-referred to Assignments, still in Senate.
SB 2358 Kirk Dillard - Amends the Downstate Police Article of the Pension Code to allow purchase of service credit for up to 2 years of military service not immediately preceded by employment. 02/27/09 Referred to Assignments, still in Senate.
SB 2359 Kirk Dillard – Amends the Downstate Police Article of the Pension Code. Provides for a Deferred Retirement Option Plan, under which a police officer who is at least age 50 with 20 years of service may continue in active service for up to 5 years while having his or her retirement pension paid into a special account, to be distributed to the police officer upon retirement. It bases the retirement pension on the police officer's service and salary at the time of joining the DROP plan. It requires termination of service at the end of the DROP plan participation period. 02/27/09 Referred to Assignments, still in Senate.
SB 2360 Kirk Dillard – Amends the Downstate Police Article of the Illinois Pension Code to increase the pensions of persons with over 20 years of service. It increases the maximum pension from 75% to 80% of salary. It amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. 02/27/09 Referred to Assignments, still in Senate.
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NEW AMENDMENTS TO ILLINOIS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2010
Public Act 096-0542 includes the following significant changes to the Illinois FOIA:
• Eliminates explicit personnel records and personal employee information from exemption and instead provides a general "personal information" exemption that is only applicable if the public body can establish a clear "unwarranted invasion of personal privacy."
• Requires all public bodies to designate one or more employees or officials to act as its FOIA officer(s) and to complete certain training. The list of the designated employees must be shared with the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor.
• Shortens the time a public body must respond to a FOIA request from 7 to 5 business days, and limits extensions to an additional 5 business days unless the public body and requestor reach agreement on a longer time frame.
• Prohibits public bodies from requiring a standard form for submitting FOIA requests.
• Prohibits a public body from charging the requestor for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal sized copies, and caps charges at 15 cents per page thereafter; if the copies are in color, the public body may not charge more than the actual cost of reproducing the records.
• Requires a public body to notify the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor before denying any requests pursuant to FOIA's exemptions for personal information or for preliminary drafts and notes in which opinions are expressed, and permits the Public Access Counselor to review such denials.
• Requires a public body to provide a detailed factual basis for the application of any exemption claimed when denying a request.
• Removes a public body's internal appeal process for denials of FOIA requests. Appeals would now go directly to the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor or the circuit court.
• Imposes a mandatory award of attorneys' fees and costs if a court determines the requestor was entitled to the public records.
• Requires a court to impose a $2,500-$5,000 fine on any public body which the court determines willfully and intentionally failed to comply with FOIA, or otherwise acted in bad faith.
• Public Act 096-0542 also creates the Public Access Counselor's office in the Office of the Attorney General. Under the Act, the Public Access Counselor is charged with reviewing and rendering final decisions on complaints made to the Public Access Counselor regarding violations of FOIA and the Open Meetings Act.
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32 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine We now have blankets with the PBPA logos available for purchase. These woven blankets are 100% cotton, machine washable, and measure a generous 48” x 70”. Order one for yourself and more for your family and friends – they’ll make great Christmas presents. To place your order, please call the Springfield Office at (217) 523-5141 x206 and talk to Shelly or complete the bottom of this page and send it with your check for the total amount to:
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The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 33 NEW!!! PB&PA Merchandise!!! We are excited to anounce Sam Harris Uniforms as the new official supplier of all PB&PA Merchandise!!! Please contact Sam Harris Uniforms directly if you have any questions. 309-673-5961 or www.samharrisuniforms.com.
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Please contact Sam Harris for prices. Many designs and colors are available. They can even embroider your badge onto your shirt!!!
34 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 35 Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund for the School Year 2010/2011 Section 1. The purpose of the creation of this scholarship fund is to honor the memory of Hobart “Curley” Rogers and to provide financial assistance to the children of members of our Association. The By-laws Committee was designated as the Scholarship Committee and set forth the rules and regulations which shall determine those individuals eligible for each scholarship. The mandatory minimum guidelines shall be used to determine who receives the scholarships each year as follows: 1) The scholarship fund shall commence in the year 1995. Four (4) $1,000.00 scholarships shall be issued to four eligible applicants entering or enrolled in undergraduate studies. 2) Each year thereafter, four (4) additional scholarships shall be added until a total of sixteen (16) scholarships will be awarded by the year 1998. 3) Once the sixteen (16) scholarships have been issued, the number of scholarships issued per year shall not exceed sixteen (16). 4) All applicants must be a son or daughter of a PB&PA member in good standing with the Association. The term “son or daughter” shall be defined by the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee defines “son or daughter” to include stepson, stepdaughter, foster son, foster daughter, and legal dependents of the PB&PA member. PB&PA members are not eligible for the scholarships for themselves. 5) The Scholarship Committee shall determine when all applications must be received and set forth when the award shall be issued. The application deadline is March 1 of each year. The Scholarship Committee will meet between March 15 and May 15 of each year to review applications and determine scholarship recipients. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Scholarship Committee within two (2) weeks following the Committee meeting. 6) Scholarship applications will be made available to each local PB & PA unit. 7) Scholarship applicants must include an essay or personal biography of no more than three pages with their application. 8) Scholarship funding will be disbursed by semester ($500.00 per semester). 9) Upon receipt of the scholarship, all scholarship recipients must complete at least twelve (12) hours of course work per semester. Recipients failing to complete twelve (12) hours of course work per semester, or equivalent thereof, will not be issued payment for those semesters. Any recipient who fails to complete twelve (12) hours per semester, or equivalent thereof, for two (2) consecutive semesters shall have their scholarship revoked. Any recipient who fails to complete two (2) twelve (12) hour semesters within two (2) consecutive years from the date of the scholarship issuance, shall have their scholarship revoked. In either case, an alternate, selected by numerical rating and validated by the Scholarship Committee for the current year in which the revocation would take place, shall receive the remaining term of the original scholarship granted the primary recipient, provided the alternate meets all of the requirements at the time of such approval. 10) Scholarship recipients must maintain a “C” average each semester and provide the office of the Executive Director of the PB&PA with a transcript of their grades each semester to maintain their scholarship, for a maximum of four (4) consecutive years. 11) Each scholarship recipient must provide proof of school registration or enrollment prior to receiving funding. 12) Educational institutions that scholarship applicants are requesting funding for must be accredited and approved by the Scholarship Committee. 13) The Executive Board retains the right to overrule any scholarship award issued by the Scholarship Committee. 14) It is expressly understood by all scholarship recipients that he or she possesses no property interest in the scholarship and said scholarship may be revoked at any time. The Scholarship Committee shall have the authority to recommend the revocation of any scholarship at any time and for any reason whatsoever. Section 2. The Executive Board may, in its discretion, create guidelines for and award additional scholarships, provided that the scholarship committee shall set forth rules and regulations which shall determine those individuals eligible for each scholarship.
36 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund application for the School Year 2010/2011
1. GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please Print)
Name______Birth date______
Address______Phone______
City / State / Zip______
Social Security #______
PB & PA Members Name______
Unit #______Social Security #______
Relationship to Applicant ______
Address (if different) ______Phone______
College / University to attend______
Address______
City / State / Zip______
2. ESSAY/BIOGRAPHY: Your application must include an essay of your choice, or autobiography, of no more than three pages.
3. EDUCATION INFORMATION: (You must submit a transcript of your grades)
High School Attended______
Graduation Date______Class Rank______/______
GPA______ACT Composite______SAT Combined______
College / University Attended ______
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 37 4. ACTIVITES INFORMATION:
Please list high school or college organizations and activities in which you have been actively involved, including any awards or honors received.
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Employment: List jobs you have had. (Employer, position, begin/end dates)
5. OTHER INFORMATION:
What will be your major?______
What are your long range personal and career goals?______
Why is this scholarship important to you?______
6. APPLICATION RETURN:
Completed scholarship application, essay, and transcript(s) must be postmarked by March 1 and mailed to:
PB & PA Scholarship Committee 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702
38 Winter 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine 2011 Youth Grant Application
Unit #______Type of Activity/ Program:______
Mailing Address: ______
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Time Span of Activity/Program: ______
Number of youth reached by activity: ______Estimated total cost to your unit: ______
Please provide details on the activity/program and the benefit to the youth in your community.
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Amount of request: $ ______Signature of Unit Officer: ______
Grants will be mailed upon receipt of your unit’s 2011 membership dues.
Mail to or fax to: Deadline is PB & PA of IL September 15, 2010 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 FAX: (217) 523-7677
The grants must be used for a youth-oriented program sponsored by the local unit such as athletic sponsorship, educational programs, etc. The specific type of program must be listed on the application.
At the 1992 Convention, the State Executive Board made a recommendation that the Youth Grant should not be used in conjunction with an agency-sponsored program. The Board felt that the intent of the grant is to provide assistance to the local PB & PA Unit sponsored programs, and not to subsidize a program that is administered by a governmental agency.
At the 1996 Convention, held in Champaign, a resolution was passed by the delegates present, which raised the amount of the grants. The resolution stated that local units could apply for a youth grant requesting up to $1,000.
If you have sent your request in, please double check with the Springfield office. The master file will be kept at the office in Springfield and will than be brought to the Convention for review by the Executive Board.
All applications must be returned to the address above by September 15, 2010. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me or the Executive office in Springfield at 800-303-4531 x206.
Fraternally, Kevin Bettis Youth Activities Director
The Policemen’s Magazine Winter 2009 39 PBPA Executive Board Policy Regarding the Payment of Death Benefits
Adopted - January 28, 2006
1. Member death benefits shall be paid to the member’s designated beneficiary, or in the event no beneficiary is designated, to the member’s estate in the following amounts: a. Members 70 years of age or over shall be paid a benefit amount of five hundred dollars ($500). b. Members under the age of 70 shall be paid a benefit amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000). c. Members under the age of 70 killed as the result of an accident shall be paid a benefit amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000). d. Members killed in the line of duty shall be paid a benefit amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000). e. No benefit shall be paid when a member’s death is caused by suicide.
2. All claims for a member death benefit must be made within 1 year of the member’s date of death. In cases where an actual date of death cannot be determined, claims must be received within 1 year of the date of a judicial finding of presumption of death. Claims not made within this time limitation shall not be paid.
3. Except in cases where the Executive Board determines that exigent circumstances exist which justify immediate payment of a member death benefit the following payment policy shall apply. All claims received by the Financial Secretary on or after January 1 and on or before June 30 shall be paid in the following month of July. All claims received by the Financial Secretary on or after July 1 and on or before December 31 shall be paid in the following month of January.
Information needed to claim death benefit The following items need to be sent to the PB&PA office at: 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 1. Copy of the deceased’s death certificate. 2. The beneficiary’s: a. Full Name b. Social Security Number c. Date of Birth d. Current address e. Current phone number (If needed, you can call the office at (217) 523-5141 x206 to verify whom the member had designated as his/her beneficiary.) 3. If no beneficiary has been designated, then the following should be sent with the death certificate: a. Name and address of Executor of the Estate b. The Executor’s current phone number
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Do you know who is designated to receive your death benefit? When was the last time you updated your PB&PA of IL membership information? Have you moved? Have you married or divorced? Do we have your date of birth (month, day and year)? Do you wish to change your beneficiary? Do we have your beneficiary’s social security number? Do we have your beneficiary’s date of birth? It is very important that we have a current, signed beneficiary designation card on file at the Springfield Office for all of our members. Please cut out the card above and mail to 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, Il 62702 to update your information. You can call the Springfield Office at 217-523-5141 (or 800-303-4531 for out-of-state members) and talk to Shelly at extension 206 if you have any questions.
* Regular Member: Those persons who are active, full-time, certified Do you know who is listed Law Enforcement Officers of any municipality of the State of Illinois.
** Social Member: as your beneficiary? Those persons vested with the powers of arrest but not employed as full-time, certified Law Enforcement Officers within any municipality of the State of Illinois.
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