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------Page 2 POA Journal May 2019 Minutes of the April 17, 2019, Board of Directors Meeting Call to Order department bulletin that will spell to attend. needed repair on the building. 1. Sergeant-at-Arms Tracy McCray out mandatory overtime (OT-2 and 14. President Montoya discussed issues New Business called the meeting to order at 1204 OT-3). There was a brief discussion with how custodies are being al- 18. None hours. amongst Directors regarding these lowed visitors while at the hospital. matters. There are instructions about how Old Business Pledge of Allegiance 8. President Montoya covered issues re- some family may be searched but 19. None 2. Sgt.-at-Arms Tracy McCray led the garding members of SIT being pulled others are not to be searched. This Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Financial Requests to cover patrol Sergeants when there may pose risks to the members as Tracy McCray asked for a moment 20. A motion was made by Sgt at Arms are no patrol supervisors working on well those in the hospital. Gregg of silence for our service men and McCray and seconded by Director a particular shift. Past practice has Adam, our labor attorney sent a women, as well as for law enforce- Cronin to give $250 to Alexandra been for a station to either contact cease and desist letter to Assistant ment, who have lost their lives serv- Goldsborough West for her MS walk FOB during the weekdays or the Chief Sainez. ing our country and communities. in Oakland on April 27th. It was weekend supervising Captain to 15. President Montoya indicated AT&T passed unanimously. Roll Call borrow another patrol Sgt from a is offering a special plan for first 3. Secretary Lobre conducted roll call. nearby district to fill the shift. Un- responders. President Montoya Adjournment 27 Board of Directors were present, fortunately, when members of SIT requested Directors to poll their 21. President Montoya adjourned the 10 were excused. are pulled to handle patrol, there is members to see if they would be meeting in memory of Detective-Ser- no one to handle the rebooking’s. interested in receiving this plan. If geant Edwin Johnson, who recently Presentation regarding the This issue appears to be occurring a there is enough interest, President passed away. Detective-Sergeant Worker’s Compensation Northern. President Montoya asked Montoya would have a representa- Johnson is the father of Director Tom Alternative Dispute Resolution the Directors to advise him should tive from AT&T come to the POA Johnson. 4. Mike Hebel gave a presentation on this be occurring at other stations. to assist members with getting this how the Alternative Dispute Resolu- Submitted by 9. President Montoya indicated that special plan. tion is designed to assist members Matt Lobre the Brixton restaurant opening has with work related injuries. The Vice President’s Message *These minutes will not be adopted by been delayed with its opening due new procedure will streamline the 16. None. the Board of Directors until the next Gen- to bureaucratic red tape. The old process allowing members to get eral Membership meeting. Corrections and Subway (future gelato shop) has run Treasurer’s Report treatment sooner which should aid amendments might be made prior to a vote into issues as well. Rent is still being 17. Treasurer Perdomo advised that the in their recovery and ability to return to enter the minutes into the permanent collected for both. Association has currently spent 25% to work. This was followed by a few record. All corrections and/or amendments 10. President Montoya advised the event of this year’s budget through the first brief questions by some Directors. will be published in the succeeding issue of held at the Valley Tavern last month 3 months. Additional costs are due to the Journal. Financial Requests only had 20 members show up. Once 5. Presentation by Alexandra Golds- the Brixton is open, there will be one borough West, daughter of Sgt. Maris more event and encouraged mem- Goldsborough made a financial bers to participate. Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call request of $1000. Alexandra was 11. President Montoya inquired if any raising money for the Multiple Scle- members had issues with the new Wednesday, April 17, 2019 rosis walk on Saturday, April 27, in POA app, and to please advise us. President Tony Montoya P Oakland. 12. President Montoya reminded the Vice President Rick Andreotti P Directors of the upcoming Police Approval of March 2019 Memorial Week. The memorial Secretary Matthew Lobre P Board Minutes for Washington DC is the week of Treasurer Sean Perdomo P 6. A motion to approve the March 2019 May 13th. The one in Sacramento meeting minutes was made by Direc- Sergeant-At-Arms Tracy McCray P begins Sunday, May 5th, with the tor Peña and seconded by Director Editor Ray Shine E candlelight vigil and continuing Carew. The minutes were approved ceremonies on May 6th. Members are Co. A Josh Cabillo P by unanimous vote. encouraged to attend at least one, if Larry Chan P President’s Message not both of these. Co. B Damon Hart P 7. President Montoya discussed on- 13. President Montoya reminded the Louis Wong P going issues with Belinda Chin of Directors of the General Membership Co. C Joseph Kavanagh P Payroll regarding Q-3/Q-4 pay, meeting at the Irish Cultural Center Danny Miller E and straight time versus time-and- on Wednesday, May 15th, at 1700 Co. D Mikayla Connell E a-half. There will be an upcoming hours. All members are encouraged Thomas Johnson E The San Francisco Police Officers Association Co. E Joan Cronin P Jesus Peña P POA JOURNAL Co. 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May 2019 POA Journal Page 3 Part Four Epic Change In Providing Benefits For Occupationally Injured San Francisco Public Safety Employees By Mike Hebel, SFPOA Welfare Officer signed historic Workers’ Compensation unanimously approved Maria Mariotto and counsel to injured public safety Alternative Dispute Resolution Labor- as ADR Ombudsperson. employees, communicate with these On July 1, 2019 San Francisco public Management Agreements (“workers employees on a confidential basis, con- safety employees (police officers and As ADR Program Director, Judge compensation carve outs”) which has tact these employees immediately after fire fighters) will now enjoy the same or Siemers, will generally oversee claims been adopted by the City’s Board of Su- notice of injury is received, help these similar workers’ compensation “carve operations, oversee the work of the pervisors. A carve-out is an alternative injured employees to obtain quality outs” that are now in place for Fresno ombudsperson and other ADR profes- to the dispute resolution procedures in medical care and the compensation to police officers, Richmond police officers sionals, issues subpoenas, recommend the state workers’ compensation system which they are entitled, and facilitate and firefighters, and Los Angeles police program improvements, provide train- which is created through a collective the resolutions of disputes. officers. The SFPOA and SF Firefight- ing to employee organizations (POA bargaining agreement. ers – Local 798, after nearly one year of and Local 798) and to the Department of POA President Tony Montoya invited discussions and negotiations with the The Joint Labor-Management Com- Human Resources; and, when necessary, Steve Siemers and Maria Mariotto to the conduct mediations. City’s Workers Compensation Division, mittee, at its first meeting on January POA’s Board meeting of April 17th to Department of Human Resources, and 22, 2019, unanimously approved Judge As Ombudsperson (employee advo- more fully explain to the directors the Employee Relations Division , have Steve Siemers as ADR director and cate) Maria Mariotto will provide aid ADR program.

Attention all active and retired members please join us on Thursday, May 2, 2019, as we remember our “Fallen” Heroes for an “Evening of Remembrance” where we will pay tribute to our fellow officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

A Memorial Tribute Ceremony will held at the SFPD Police Headquarters Building Lobby 1245 3rd Street at 6 pm with a hosted Reception immediately after

Join us as we honor, remember and show support for the surviving family members of the San Francisco Police Officers who have died in the line of duty honored on the SFPD Memorial Wall.

“Gone but not forgotten” “We shall never forget”

POA members of the workers’ compensation alternative dispute resolution program’s (ADR) Labor-Management Committee (Sean Perdomo left; Tony Montoya, center; and Mike Hebel, far right) with the program’s mediator Ronnie Caplane, ombudsperson Maria Mariotto, and program director Steve Siemers

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By Kevin Martin of her employees and staff who were from all involved. Assistant Legal Defense Administrator involved in the Saturday night incident. To say Mary was pleased with the Many of them had never been through efforts of Fr. Quinn and Pastor Megan Tragedy struck the San Francisco such a traumatic work place incident, would be an understatement to say entertainment community on Saturday, either directly or on the periphery. Mary the least. Mary and Pastor Megan are March 30, 2019 when a young man at- wanted to make sure her employees tending a concert at the Bill Graham familiar with each other through other were cared for and had an avenue or community events, while Mary had Civic Auditorium suffered a medical forum to openly discuss the incident emergency and passed away (cause to the pleasure of meeting Fr. Quinn for and how they were affected by what the first time. The two chaplains put be determined). By all accounts security had occurred. Mary reached out to the and medical personnel were immedi- together a very respectful, comforting POA and the Department for assistance and meaningful debriefing which was ately on scene and began earnest life- and direction. saving efforts. Both on-site medical per- welcomed by all. In short order, Sgt. Art Howard, one Mary Conde has been a long time sonnel as well as SFFD and SFPD units of the true Guardian Angels of our Mary Conde and Pastor Megan Roher and friend of the San Francisco Police responded to the scene to assist with the Department contacted two of our finest department and the SFPOA. She is efforts. This unfortunate incident oc- Chaplains, Father Michael Quinn and majority of the management and staff of curred in the lobby of the auditorium as known to scores of cops for her tireless Pastor Megan Roher, and advised them the BGCA. Brian and Pete are detailed a couple of thousand patrons were leav- involvement in the community. Mary of the incident and Mary’s desire to hold quite often to events at the auditorium, ing the premises. One could imagine the has opened the doors of the Bill Graham a “debriefing” for her employees and and have a very good working knowl- confusion and chaos as this scene was Civic Auditorium for benefit events sup- staff. Without hesitation, both Fr. Quinn edge of the auditorium operations. Their unfolding. Friends of the young man porting San Francisco Police Officers in and Pastor Megan answered the call. Ar- presence and words were comforting waiting in horrified anticipation, patrons rangements were made for the debrief- need. She has been honored and greatly and reassuring to all. clamoring around to see what was going ing to take place the following Tuesday. acknowledged by the POA for her con- Father Quinn and Pastor Megan did on, emergency personnel responding to On that day, Mary, Pastor Megan and tinuing tireless efforts. We thank Mary a fantastic job talking to the group gath- the scene…most of our readers can em- Father Quinn met and discussed the for her generous and consistent support. pathize with the situation having been incident and a game plan to address the ered but more importantly, they listened It was through the kindness and ef- there many times themselves…in the matter. Shortly after noon, a group of with great care and concern as to what forts of Sgt. Art Howard, Pastor Megan thick of madness…and tragedy. approximately fifteen good folks met, was being said and how. Father and Roher and Father Michael Quinn that we In the aftermath, the POA was con- many for the first time for a follow up Pastor took their times explaining the were able to support Mary and her staff tacted by good friend and supporter, like this. The employees were joined different stages or components in deal- in their time of need. Mary Conde, who is the General Man- by veteran SFPD outstanding cops Pete ing with such a tragic experience and the A big thanks to all involved for assist- ager for the BGCA. Richardson and Brian Schaefer who are aftermath of such. The event lasted well ing in putting this event together. Your Mary was concerned for the welfare longtime friends with Mary and a great over an hour with a good participation efforts are greatly appreciated.

ark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its Mfriends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an Calendar of Events event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at [email protected]

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NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE VETERAN POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Where SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, SF Where Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave., SF When Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm When Second Tuesday of every month, 11:00 am Contact [email protected] Contact Larry Barsetti 415-566-5985 [email protected]

SFPOA BLOOD DRIVE WIDOWS & ORPHANS AID ASSOCIATION Where POA Building, 6th at Bryant Streets, 3rd Floor Atrium Where Hall of Justice, Room 150, (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) When Wednesday, May 29, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm When Second Tuesday of every month, 12:30 pm Contact Drop In Contact Mark McDonough 415-681-3660, [email protected]

BAY AREA EMERALD SOCIETY SPORTING CLAYS AMERICAN LEGION SF POLICE-FIRE POST Where Wing and Barrel Ranch, Sonoma County Where Park Station Community Room, 1899 Waller St., SF When Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:00 am When Second Tuesday of every month, 4:00 pm Contact See flyer, back page Contact Greg Corrales 415-759-1076 SF BAYOU BENEFIT FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS TORCH RUN POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Where Recology 900 7th Street, SF When Saturday June 1, 2019 5:00 PM Where POA Building Contact Ray Padmore 415-558-5539 When Third Wednesday of every month, Noon Contact POA Office 415-861-5060 GEORGE BROWN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Where Lake Merced Golf Club, RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF CCSF 2300 Junipero Serra Boulevard in Daly City Where Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave., SF When Monday, June 17, 2019 9:00 am When Second Wednesday bi-monthly Contact www.GeorgeBrownALSGolfClassic.org (Feb., Apr. June, Aug. Oct. Dec.), 10:15 am Contact RECCSF Office 415-681-5949 BAY AREA EMERALD SOCIETY GOLF TOURNEY Where Crystal Springs Golf Course, San Mateo RETIREE RANGE RE-QUALIFICATION When Monday, July 8, 2019 11:30 am Where SFPD Pistol Range Contact See flyer, back page When Contact Lake Merced Range for Dates Contact Range Staff 415-587-2274 SF GIANTS LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT Where Oracle Park, 3rd and King Sts., SF When Thursday, July 18, 2019 Contact See flyer, back page Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) BSU: (415) 837-0875 Fax: (415) 392-6273 • Confidential e-mail: [email protected] SERVICES: MHN: Your free outpatient mental health benefit Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) (800) 535-4985, company code SFPD Contact DOC - 24 hour response (415) 553-1071 *** MEMBERS: Work Related Trauma Sgt. Maura Pengel (415) 653-6413 Stress Unit Alcohol/Substance Abuse Support Sgt. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 *** Catastrophic Illness Program Officer Dennis Rodelas (415) 660-8664 May 2019 POA Journal Page 5 SFPOA Current MOU Cheat Sheet July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021

Prepared by Matt Lobre, A) Retention pay is based on the 2020 and December 31, 2020 to B) SIT assignments are governed by SFPOA Secretary number of hours worked in the receive retention pay effective a separate side letter. twelve (12) months prior to July January 1, 2021. The same point Raises 1, 2020 (Year 3 of contract). There applies to a member who com- LWLP assignments are pensionable are 2080 hours in a fiscal year. pletes an anniversary after Janu- when calculating final years compen- July 1, 2018: (Year 1 of Contract) For those members who have ary 1, 2021. Another example, if sation. A) 3% Base Wage Increase already COMPLETED 10, 15, 20 by April 15, 2021 you complete 10 B) 1% Increase for Members Who or 25 years of service, you need years of service, and you worked Possess an Intermediate POST Bilingual Pay at least 1700 hours during that 1700 regular work hours in the Certificate or Advanced POST A Effective July 1, 2018, increased time period. This means start previous 12 months, April 15, Certificate. from $35.00 per pay period to counting your hours worked ef- 2020 to April 14, 2021, you would $80.00 per pay period. July 1, 2019: (Year 2 of Contract) fective July 1, 2019 (year 2 of con- receive 1% Retention Pay. A) 3% Base Wage Increase tract). The 1700 hours need to be Not Pensionable. B) 1% Increase for Members Who regular work hours. 10B, EWW All retention pay is pensionable. Possess an Intermediate POST (voluntary or mandatory), court Uniform and Clothing Allowance Certificate or Advanced POST overtime DO NOT COUNT. VA, Service Credits A) Effective July 1, 2018, employees Certificate SP, OU, PE, FH, EH, DP, FMLA A) Hours worked to receive service shall receive, as part of their regu- are not regular hours worked credits are calculated differently July 1, 2020: (Year 3 of Contract) lar rate of pay, one thousand one and DO NOT COUNT towards than hours worked to receive re- A) 2% Base Wage Increase hundred dollars ($1100.00) per earning retention pay. tention pay. The SFERS requires year as annual uniform allow- January 1, 2021: B) Should you complete one of the that a member work 1740 hours ance (increased from $820.00). A) 1% Base Wage Increase above year anniversaries after in a fiscal year to receive one- July 1, 2019, then you would need year service credit. This is often Uniform/Clothing Allowance is Year 3 Caveat to start counting your regular confused with the 1700 hours pensionable. If the March 2020 Joint Report, hours worked on the anniver- needed to receive and maintain sary date that you achieved your longevity. The 1740 hours are prepared by the Controller, the Wellness Program Mayor’s Budget Director, and the anniversary. For example, if by governed by the City Charter and A) Effective July 1, 2018, employees Board of Supervisors’ Budget Ana- August 15, 2020 you complete 10 the 1700 hours are a negotiated will be allowed to sell up to fifty lyst, projects a budget deficit for years of service, and you worked benefit governed by the MOU. (50) hours of accrued sick hours fiscal year 2020-2021 that exceeds 1700 regular work hours during Members are encouraged to con- for cash. Employees must main- $200 million, then the base wage the previous 12 months, August tact a SFERS Counselor should tain a core bank of 300 sick hours. adjustment due on July 1, 2020, 15, 2019 to August 14, 2020, you they have any retirement related Employees must not have used will be delayed by six (6) months would receive 1% Retention Pay. questions. more than thirty (30) SP hours and be effective close of business C) Keep in mind, if you have suf- during the fiscal year. SP hours of January 1, 2021. fered a suspension of 11 days or Other Premiums donated to the catastrophic ill- If the March 2020 Joint Report, more during the year prior to re- ness program or used used for prepared by the Controller, the ceiving retention pay, you WILL Like Work Like Pay authorized bereavement leave Mayor’s Budget Director, and the NOT BE eligible for retention pay, A) If the senior ranking member on per Civil Service Rules are not Board of Supervisors’ Budget Ana- even if you work 1700 regular duty, commanding officer, night counted towards the 30 hours lyst, projects a budget deficit for work hours. supervising captain or weekend used during the fiscal year. (This fiscal year 2020-2021 that exceeds D) Retention pay requires that the duty captain determines a posi- benefit was in the prior MOU and $200 million, then the base wage member have their POST Inter- tion is to be filled temporarily by has not changed and will remain adjustment due on January 1, 2021, mediate or Advanced Certificate. an employee in the next lower in effect for the duration of the will be delayed by six (6) months rank, the employee temporarily MOU). and be effective close of business Retention Pay Caveat filling that position shall be com- of June 30, 2021. A) If the March 2020 Joint Report, pensated at the salary of the rank This list was created as the result of All base wage increases and prepared by the Controller, May- being filled for the time worked the most frequently asked questions POST pay increases are pension- or’s Office Budget Director, and in that temporary position (hour by members. Every person who was a able. the Board of Supervisors Budget for hour), provided that no mem- POA member on July 1, 2018, should Analyst, projects a deficit for fis- ber holding the temporarily filled have received a copy of the complete cal year 2020-2021 that exceeds Retention Pay rank is working in the assigned MOU mailed to their address on file at $200 Million, then the increase in unit on the same watch (ie: double the POA. Retention pay for members is scheduled retention pay due July 1, 2020, will day). The employee beginning The current MOU can also be located to kick in on July 1, 2020 for those who be delayed by six (6) months and the acting assignment cannot on the SFGOV DHR website and the have completed the following years of become effective the pay period be displaced by a more senior SFPOA website. service: including January 1, 2021. employee of the same rank who Members may also contact their re- 10 years of service = 1% Should that delay occur, members begins their shift after the acting spective station/unit/bureau/detail rep- 15 years of service = 2% will need to work 1700 regular assignment has begun (no bump- resentative or the POA Executive Board 20 years of service = 2% work hours between January 1, 25 years of service = 2% ing). should they have any further questions.

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TONY MONTOYA President RICK ANDREOTTI AB 392 Punitive vs. Preventative SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Vice President 800 Bryant Street, Second Floor MATTHEW LOBRE One of the worst elements of AB 392 is that is prioritizes the prosecution of law en- Secretary San Francisco, CA 94103 forcement officers who are forced to make split-second decisions over preventing 415.861.5060 tel SEAN PERDOMO 415.552.5741 fax Treasurer the use of force to begin with. The ACLU’s bill makes it easier to prosecute police www.sfpoa.org TRACY McCRAY officers by implementing a hindsight lens to judge an officer’s actions. Unfortu- Sergeant At Arms nately, police officers are not able to hit the pause button when confronted with a dangerous subject. Further, by design, the ACLU crafted AB 392 to increase the civil April 22, 2019 liability of public agencies when force is used. This fact alone increases the finan- Hon. Board of Supervisors cial exposure of the taxpayers of the City and County of San Francisco, all while not City and County of San Francisco preventing a single use of force. 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place The ACLU and the Resolution text state that AB 392 updates police use of force City Hall, Room 244 standards. It does not. AB 392 only changes the legal definition of when an officer San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 is justified in protecting his or her life or the life of others. It will not change poli- Re: Opposition to Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 392 cies for law enforcement agencies. It does not take advantage of modern police best practices on how to de-escalate dangerous scenarios. It does not provide, or Dear President Yee and Members of the Board, mandate, a single hour of new training for our police officers. On behalf of the 2,192 men and women of the San Francisco Police Officers’ -As The deficiencies in this bill are glaring and not worthy of the City and County of sociation, we write to express our strong opposition to the proposed Resolution San Francisco’s support. supporting California State Assembly Bill 392. We share your goal of wanting to SB 230 reduce the number of uses of force by police officers in California. However, AB 392 is the wrong approach. As stated above, the SFPOA is absolutely committed to reducing the number of uses of force by police officers. Based on data and experience, this can be -ac Both the proposed resolution and AB 392 are based upon false information, and complished by strengthening police use of force policies, expanding high-quality the bill’s proposed changes will do absolutely nothing to prevent a single officer- training to officers, reducing the number of firearms in the hands of high-risk involved shooting. This is precisely why every major law enforcement organization individuals and reducing violent crime in general. SB 230 addresses the first two in California opposes AB 392 and supports SB 230, a workable alternative that will categories. actually improve police practices and outcomes. If the Board of Supervisors’ desire is to help reduce police use of force incidents, it should abandon this resolution SFPOA supports SB 230, the only bill in the California Legislature that will lead to and engage directly with law enforcement professionals on how we can collective- a reduction in the use of force. SB 230, as amended, mandates a comprehensive ly make encounters between law enforcement and the public as safe as possible. use of force policy for every law enforcement agency in California. These policies include de-escalation, how to interact with vulnerable populations such as the AB 392 & proposed resolution are based on false facts & myths mentally ill, and a duty to intercede and report if excessive force is witnessed. SB Unfortunately, the text of the resolution is based on false facts promulgated by 230 also mandates new and expanded training for all law enforcement agencies the ACLU and lifted directly out of their misleading and factually inaccurate talk- in areas such as Crisis Intervention Training for mental health calls, implicit biased ing points. On page 2 of the proposed resolution, it states that “According to the training, and de-escalation training. California Department of Justice, in 2017 California police killed 172 people, half of In addition, SB 230 updates California’s law on when the use of deadly force is whom were unarmed.” This is untrue. The California Department of Justice (DOJ) authorized, bringing it in line with current U.S. Constitutional law. Thus, SB 230 Use of Force Incident Reporting 2017 states that 142 subjects were confirmed addresses the only issue AB 392 attempts to address, in a dangerous and poor armed with a weapon (82.5%) and 155 (90%) were perceived to be armed by the fashion, and goes even further by mandating stronger policies and better training. officers at the time force was used. The SFPOA appreciates your desire to improve outcomes between law enforce- Further, what is not stated in the resolution or in the ACLU propaganda, is that the ment officers and the community. However, we believe that AB 392 is a severely DOJ data does not determine the cause of death. Rather, any subject who died flawed vehicle to accomplish that task. We urge you to oppose the proposed after receiving any type of force, is listed as someone who received force and died. Resolution. The SFPOA is ready and willing to work with the Board of Supervisors The data does not conclude that the force caused the death. For example, one “un- on how we can collaboratively reduce uses of force and make San Francisco safer armed” subject who received force and died, received only “chemical spray” (i.e. for everyone. OC spray) as the force used. The data also shows this subject had a mental illness and drug impairment, and was assaultive towards officers. He died in transit. He is Sincerely, one of the 172. There are others like this in the database. Tony Montoya President Unfortunately, the ACLU has continued to use stale data in its push for AB 392. In 2018, the number of fatal officer-involved shootings was down dramatically to 114. 1. California Department of Justice (DOJ) Use of Force Incident Reporting 2017, URSUS_ The reality is that California has seen a significant decrease in fatal officer-involved Civilian-Officer_2017 data set. shootings. According to the Washington Posts’ Fatal Force Database, which the 2. Incident ID: URSUS-19-0000-2017-c6c, California Department of Justice (DOJ) Use of ACLU and AB 392 supporters have relied heavily on, California has seen a 40% Force Incident Reporting 2017. decrease in fatal officer-involved shootings since 2015. Those are facts that have 3. Washington Post, Fatal Force database, 2015-2018; https://www.washingtonpost.com/ not been disputed by anyone. graphics/2018/national/police-shootings-2018/?utm_term=.e528a6314cb4. The Resolution also incorrectly states that the Washington Post and census data 4. Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for the United States, Regions, States, and found that California police kill people at a rate of 37% higher than the national Puerto Rico: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2018; Washington Post, Fatal Force database, 2018; per capita average. This is untrue. 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TONY MONTOYA President RICK ANDREOTTI SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Vice President 800 Bryant Street, Second Floor MATTHEW LOBRE San Francisco, CA 94103 Secretary 415.861.5060 tel SEAN PERDOMO 415.552.5741 fax Treasurer www.sfpoa.org TRACY McCRAY Sergeant At Arms Cease and Desist Letter Sent to April 22, 2019 Assistant Chief Hector Sainez Honorable Anna Caballero State Capitol, Room 5052 To: All Members Sacramento, CA 95814 From: President Tony Montoya RE: Support – SB 230 Recently the POA learned that the Department has changed or is in the process of changing some of the guidelines surrounding custodies at the hospital. This Dear Senator Caballero: was news to us and after reviewing some of the proposed language we believe The San Francisco Police Officers’ Association is pleased to offer our strong sup- there are meet and confer obligations that the department must adhere to before port for Senate Bill 230 and urge your Senate colleagues to establish compre- implementation. It is particularly important that the POA has say in these changes hensive use-of-force standards for every law enforcement agency in California. since we believe there are officer safety issues. Although fatal officer involved shootings in California have declined 40% since This is not the first time that this administration has tried to unilaterally make 2015, we believe that strengthening standards and policies coupled with robust changes affecting our working conditions without fulfilling their obligation of meet training on de-escalation tactics and safely managing mental health crisis situ- and confer. We continue to be extremely frustrated by this. I have directed our labor ations will lead to improved outcomes between law enforcement officers and attorney Gregg Adam to send a cease and desist letter to Assistant Chief Hector the public. Sainez. We shall await a response from the Department and we look forward to Senate Bill 230 will not further criminalize split-second decisions officers must weighing in on this important issue. make in dangerous and volatile situations to protect themselves and the public, but instead strive to prevent dangerous encounters from escalating. In San Read the letter reprinted on this page. Francisco, we have experienced improved outcomes and a decline in use of force incidents as a result of reasonable, workable policies and training. We urge the adoption of SB 230 and a renewed focus on eradicating the root causes of crime to prevent volatile and dangerous situations from occurring. Gregg Mclean Adam Targeting economic and educational investments in communities dispropor- [email protected] tionately impacted by crime; ensuring those diagnosed with mental illness direct 415.266.1801 receive the treatment and services they need, and removing guns from convict- SACRAMENTO ed felons and those with mental illness will all lead to fewer uses of force and SAN FRANCISCO overall safer communities. SB 230 is an even-handed and fair approach to establishing policies and officer April 17, 2019 training that is based upon science and best practices designed to improve of- ficer and community outcomes. VIA E-MAIL AND U.S. MAIL We urge the passage of SB 230. Hector Sainez Sincerely, Assistant Chief of Police Tony Montoya San Francisco Police Department President 1245 3rd Street, 6th Floor San Francisco, CA 94158 E-Mail: [email protected] Re: Draft Department Bulletin Changing Rules for Hospital Visits

Dear Chief Sainez: The POA was recently advised by members that certain divisions of the Department have implemented a new policy governing visitors for those who are in custody or under officer supervision. The changes are laid out in a draft, and as yet unnumbered, Department Bulletin, a copy of which is attached. The Department Bulletin allows physicians to determine whether individu- als in custody may receive visitors. Safety Issues are not addressed. Nor are Interactions and potential conflicts with Department General Order 2.01, Rule 35. Even though the Department Bulletin is only in draft form, our officers tell us that its provisions have been implemented at some stations. The POA has multiple concerns. Our officers are not trained to search non- custodial persons such as hospital visitors. Officers have little control over what visitors bring into hospital rooms. There appear to be no rules gov- erning how many persons can “visit”—one officer was overwhelmed with a room full of individuals visiting someone over whom he had custody. Our members are concerned with the ability of individuals to sneak in con- traband, such as weapons, narcotics, handcuff keys, or any other tool that would enable a person in custody or under supervision to escape or injure officers that are charged with the well-being of the person in custody. There are multiple other issues that warrant serious discussion. The POA asks that we set a date to discuss this as soon as possible. Until such time as we do complete our discussions, this policy should not be implemented or applied. Very truly yours, Gregg Mclean Adam Messing Adam & Jasmine cc: Tony Montoya, President, San Francisco POA Executive Board, San Francisco POA Page 8 POA Journal May 2019 The Power of Police- Legal Defense Fire Post Their allies are aggressive and unabated 456 News in condemning police officers for per- forming their basic duties. In many By Greg Corrales instances the police officer is portrayed as the obstructionist to criminal justice The period of Lent is a holy time on reform, the police officer is pilloried for the Christian calendar, marked by self- in Sheffield. “ Foulds tends the memorial doing his or her job, and the police officer reflection and the examination of one’s some 260 days a year. is expected to be robotic in adhering to life, choices and habits. Today, many Megan Leo, a relative of 2nd Lt. the hundreds of “shalls” in a constant observe this period by voluntarily fore- Melchor Hernandez, the crew’s bombar- flow of policies and procedures. The going certain earthly luxuries or vices dier, said he was the eldest of six chil- expectations of some policy makers on in an effort to emerge on the other end dren, a first-generation American whose police behavior is one of more than Mon- an improved person. For Del Hall of parents came from Mexico. She said the day morning quarterbacking--- it is an Cincinnati, Ohio, that luxury is solid story of his sacrifice had always been expectation of super human compliance. told in her family. “I think for this story Much of the representation occurs at food. When Lent began March 6, Hall to now be capturing so many hearts, it the Department of Police Accountability initiated a fully liquid diet in order to just reminds me of how many other sto- (DPA) where the adversarial ones such become less dependent on fatty foods ries we don’t know, of all the men who as deputy public defenders and the Na- and sugar. tional Lawyers Guild use the DPA as a Only, the fluid he settled on consum- died back then and in the years after conduit for policy change or an extra ju- ing to provide his greatest sustenance is fighting for our countries and for peace,” By Paul Chignell, dicial arm for what they cannot achieve beer. As of day 18 of Hall’s beer-only fast, she told the BBC, as she thanked Foulds. Former President and in a court of law. They file complaints the radical diet is working — at least in “We’ve always remembered them, but Current Legal Defense Administrator against police officers with the DPA that terms of weight management. to know that 6,000 miles away from my border on harassment. The SFPOA is up The Army vet is down over 25 pounds. home there’s a man who’s dedicated The San Francisco Police Officers’ to the challenges of these adversaries Hall’s fasting inspiration comes from his life to remembering them means so Association (SFPOA) has compiled a time and time again, often dismantling 17th century Bavarian monks, he said, much. It’s the most amazing thing.” legal defense apparatus that is unique their bogus complaints. who would observe the holy time of Lent amongst police unions in the State of Atlanta Falcons guard Ben Garland, In many internal investigations through fasting on a “Bock Beer Diet.” an Air Force Academy graduate and a California. the SFPOA advocates dismantle cases “Fasting is a big part of being human captain in the Colorado Air National It has evolved from a one attorney through meticulous analysis of discov- and we don’t really do that anymore,” Guard, has won the NFL’s Salute to representative in the late 1960s with ery documents, and defining policies he said in a YouTube video documenting Service Award. Garland was selected the immortal Jake Ehrlich, to a compre- and procedures in stark contrast to his progress. “It’s not necessarily about by the league for his exceptional efforts hensive program that includes a panel administrative opinions. the weight loss as it is the challenge of to honor and support members of the of attorneys, general counsel, in house In addition, time worn and appropri- replicating what the monks did” over a legal defense coordinators, thirty-one ate defense conditions such as progres- military community. In 2018, Garland 46-day fast. “It’s about the journey and (31) members of the Board of Directors, sive discipline, past practice arguments traveled to two USO tours, the first to nineteen (19) defense representatives, and violations of the Public Safety Of- learning about yourself.” Italy and Germany and the second to eleven (11) Legal Defense Trustees and ficers’ Procedural Bill of Rights Act are Shedding pounds and the dependen- Iraq and Kuwait. He is involved with five (5) members of the Executive Board. brought to the foreground in disciplin- cy on bad foods, however, will certainly helping veterans make the adjustment All of these individuals participate in ary hearings. Of course due process for be a positive outcome of completing the after their service and in helping raise legal defense of over two thousand one police officers is always the mantra as endeavor, he told the Enquirer. awareness of PTSD. Last year, he par- hundred San Francisco police officers. ticipated in the Armed Forces Mission’s it should be for any public employee in U.S. officials have honored a Brit- Unlike many other police unions in Georgia LOSS Walk. He walked along- administrative discipline. ish man who has for decades tended a California much of the legal defense side veterans, service members and their SFPOA lawyers are amongst the best memorial for 10 U.S. World War II air- of officers accused of misconduct by in the business with their wide variety families in honor of “Turning the Tide men who sacrificed their lives to save complainants, or internal investigations of experience as prosecutors, criminal on Veteran Suicide.” children in Sheffield, England. Secretary are handled by experienced active and defense specialists and unique under- As a current member of the Colorado of the Air Force Heather Wilson sent a retired San Francisco police officers, not standing of the culture and policies of Air National Guard, he supports his tweet Saturday thanking Tony Foulds attorneys. the San Francisco Police Department. fellow active duty service members. for “remembering and honoring our Attorneys are available for serious Many of them teach formally and in- He donates game tickets each week to Airmen.” Missouri Gov. Michael Parson allegations that require their expertise formally other police union officials in them; visits the Air Force Academy at has issued a proclamation honoring such as officer involved shootings and California the vagaries and nuances of least once a year to speak to the cur- Foulds for his “profound devotion” to other matters. But the utilization of of- representing police officers in a most rent students; works with the Georgia commemorating the crew of the B-17 ficers to handle disciplinary hearings, difficult environment. Tech ROTC to inspire young officers; and matters investigated by the Depart- There are many reasons why ninety- Flying Fortress nicknamed “Mi Amigo.” and meets with local young officers to ment of Police Accountability as well as nine (99) per cent of San Francisco police Lt. John G. Kriegshauser, a 23-year-old mentor them. the Internal Affairs Division is invalu- officers, a very diverse group of law pilot from St. Louis, Missouri, was on his Garland was chosen for the award by able. Institutional knowledge of the San enforcers, belong to the SFPOA. 15th mission on Feb. 22, 1944, when Mi a panel that included the 2017 recipient, Francisco Police Department and officers Two that are foremost are a strong and Amigo was hit by enemy fire during a Andre Roberts of the New York Jets; re- totally conversant with department pro- wage benefit package as well as a rigid daylight raid on the Aalborg airfield in tired Vice Admiral John Bird; Chad Jen- cedures has worked well for decades. employee benefit transfer policy. occupied Denmark, a key fighter base nings, an Air Force Academy graduate The tenor of the body politic in 2019 in The second is a vibrant and renowned that protected Germany from Allied and three-time Super Bowl champion; San Francisco is also unique, especially legal defense apparatus that is aggres- bombers. The crew nursed the damaged former wide receiver Vincent Jackson, in an era of collusion amongst police sive with our adversaries and that gets plane back across the North Sea, trying the 2015 award recipient and former reformists and those who are arrayed results. to reach their base in Chelveston, Eng- NFL coach and Marine Corps veteran against traditional law enforcement. Oro En Paz, Fierro En Guerra! land. The weather was poor, and when Jim Mora. the plane broke through the clouds it was over Sheffield, 80 miles northwest. It is my sad duty to report that Post Foulds was just a kid running around in 456 member Tim Simmons has trans- Seal Discipline Records the park, when the U.S. Army Air Forces ferred to Post Everlasting. The April crew trying to land their heavily dam- 9 meeting of Police-Fire Post 456 was By Paul Chignell, aged B-17 in Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park, closed in memory of Tim Simmons. Legal Defense Administrator pulled up to avoid a group of children The San Francisco Police-Fire Post Under the terms of the contract between the SFPOA and the City prior and crashed into the woods, sacrificing meets on the second Tuesday of every discipline can be sealed in your personnel folder. their lives, rather than take the chance month. Our next meeting will be on If you have suffered a written reprimand or a suspension in the past of hitting them. Tuesday, May 14, 2019. We meet at the please contact me and I will facilitate the sealing. “Tony has pretty much single-hand- Park Station community room. Meet- Sealing means any reprimand two (2) years old or suspension five edly spent the best part of seven decades ings start at 1600 hours. All veterans (5) years can be sealed and cannot be used against you for purposes of ensuring the memorial in the park is with a law enforcement or firefighter promotion, transfer or special assignment. kept up to standard, and ensured that background are welcome. Questions the memory of the Mi Amigo and those should be directed to Post Adjutant Greg Email me any time at [email protected]. brave crewmen is kept alive,” said Lee Corrales at (415) 759-1076 or at gc1207@ Peace, a reporter at The Star newspaper comcast.net. May 2019 POA Journal Page 9

count on was the fact that Officer Wil- weapons, along with numerous high liam Kraus, Officer Aaron Bjorkquist, capacity magazines and a substantial and Officer Francisco Chicas were re- amount of ammunition. sponding to the call that Dispatch sent And yes, “Frequently armed and out. Sure enough, the officers bagged the mentally unstable” is not a good mix… 2 felons as they were trying to make their escape. Upon further review of the full video back at the station the officers real- Officer Robert Wheeler thought he ized that the 2 in custody matched the was off-duty after just having finished description of the individuals wanted on a very busy shift at Mission Station. an additional burglary in the neighbor- But while he was driving home along A brutal stabbing occurred in Golden Bryan Zahn was wanted out of Penn- hood earlier the same day. Valencia Street he saw a man armed Gate Park during which the victim had sylvania for narcotics trafficking, parole with a knife attacking another person been attacked so severely that he was violations, and had also established who was defenseless. Officer Wheeler barely clinging to life when he was himself as a dangerous member of the The crazed woman was wielding 2 jumped from his car and immediately found. Members of the Night Investiga- “Oakdale Mob” gang in The City. Officer broken bottles with dangerously sharp confronted the armed subject. He soon tion team learned that the suspect was Zahn had followed this individual to a edges threatening to attack the SF Fire- had him in custody and called for medi- another transient who had also been location in the Marina District but knew fighters who had been called to the 4700 cal assistance for the victim. making the Park and the surrounding he would need help taking him into cus- block of Mission Street to deal with an Lieutenant Scott Heidohm put it all Haight neighborhood his new home. tody since he was always known to be unknown chemical odor emanating in perspective with the Commenda- It took some time but the suspect was carrying a firearm. Officer Zahn enlisted from a nearby store. The suspect had tion he filed stating, “Although Officer eventually identified. Now the hard the assistance of Officer Eduard Ochoa, been seen in the store earlier and had Wheeler was looking forward to getting part — finding him. Captain Michelle Officer Blake Cunningham, and Of- fired several rounds from her pepper home, he put one of our City’s vulnerable Jean knew just who to put on the case ficer Denis O’Connor. Sure enough, as spray gun which caused the contents to citizens’ needs above his own. The citi- — Officer Michael Gordo and Officer the subject of interest was walking to his disperse at a high velocity. Fortunately, zens of San Francisco are lucky to have Brett Montague later stating she had car the officers had the opportunity to Officer Albert Johnson and Officer Officer Wheeler on the force, serving and selected them to follow up on the in- take him into custody without incident. Jason Dungca were able to disarm her protecting 24/7!” vestigation because of their “hard work And it’s lucky they did grab him before of both weapons and placed her into and diligence”. Sure enough, a few days he got to his vehicle because they sub- custody. later the officers spotted the suspect on sequently discovered a fully-loaded, And, as if that wasn’t enough proof Haight Street but he had quickly ducked 9MM semi-automatic weapon under how members of the SFPD accept the under the cover of heavy foliage and the driver’s seat. It’s early evening and Officer Alvin responsibility to serve the community was making his way through hidden Chan’s attention was drawn to the black they represent, we have this incident paths only those who have illegally set Mercedes that just passed him on San related to us from Bayview Station: up camp in the park know about. But Officer Justin Leach and Officer Jose Avenue in the Ingleside District. Police Service Aide Kate Parun took the officers were several steps ahead of Anthony Srinivas paid close attention The vehicle had paper plates and dark a report of a missing 89-year old man him and soon had him in custody, still to the crime bulletins issued by Gang tinted windows and, when Officer Chan who was suffering from dementia and in possession of items that should help Task Force on wanted subjects. And, first approached the driver, he noted the Alzheimer’s disease. PSA Parun rec- convict. sure enough, they located one of them strong odor of marijuana emanating ognized that this person was at grave just standing around at Broadway and from the inside compartment. Officer risk of harm and needed to be found Romolo Place. This individual was Chan had the driver step out of the car as soon as possible in order to ensure Officer Sterling Hayes responded wanted for a pistol-whipping incident at which point the driver stated that he his safety. She immediately notified to an assault with a deadly weapon and had also been identified as a North- had a gun in his waistband. It was just Bayview Platoon Commander Scott that was actively taking place right ern Structure gang associate. Another about this time that Officer Christopher Biggs who not only made sure that the outside San Francisco General Hospi- violent felon off the streets. Hardy pulled up as a back-up and good entire day watch personnel were aware tal. It turned out that an employee of thing he did. Not only was the driver of this incident as it unfolded and he the hospital had just finished his shift carrying a loaded, 9mm semi-automatic also dedicated Officer Jeff Rosenberg and was walking out to his car when he The suspect had thrown a steaming but he also had another fully-loaded, to find this individual as soon as pos- saw someone inside it ransacking his hot liquid in the face of another co- .45 semi-automatic weapon under the sible. And their efforts paid off. Officer way through the glove compartment. worker over a dispute severely burning front seat of his car – the one that he Rosenberg located the subject within The owner of the vehicle yelled at the the victim. There was clear video avail- didn’t tell the officers about… hours of his search and returned him suspect at which time the suspect came able to identify the suspect responsible safely to his home. It’s very early morning when Officer after him with a metal baseball bat and but he couldn’t be located locally. The These are the stories the general pub- Robert Glenn and Officer Kevin Stucki started beating him. When Officer Hayes case was turned over to S.I.T. investiga- lic are not going to read about every day observe a Range Rover being driven in arrived he observed how badly beaten tors and Sergeant Matthew Mason, in the local news. And, even if they did an extremely erratic manner speeding the victim was and immediately ordered Sergeant Thomas Maguire, Officer they’re probably never going to meet through stop signs. The officers man- the suspect to drop his weapon and get Brian Gulney, Officer Gary Moriyama, the officers who were involved to thank aged to conduct a traffic stop on the ve- on the ground. The subject complied at and Officer Eric Perez managed to track them for their devotion to duty. hicle and, as they approached the driver first and then abruptly jumped up and the suspect down in Newark Ca., and But that’s not the reason that you do they recognized him as a frequently came after Officer Sterling. Meanwhile, the rest was just a matter of time. S.I.T. what you do. armed and mentally unstable resident Officer Robert Wheeler and Officer personnel soon had him in custody This job is more than that. This job of the Mission District. He was still, by Mu’Ammar Ali were just pulling up to with the assistance of the Newark Police is defined by the concern expressed court order, prohibited from possessing assist. The suspect started to run from Department. by PSA Kate Parun and Officer Jeff firearms or ammunition and he also the damage he just inflicted but he was Rosenberg caring for someone who managed to fail the sobriety test the soon taken into custody and charged could not protect himself. And this officers administered. The officers felt with numerous felonies. The victim job is also about the bravery shown by The 2 individuals who broke into they had sufficient reason to obtain a sustained major injuries from the un- Officer Robert Wheeler saving the life the house in the Park District just took search warrant, especially after finding provoked assault. of a defenseless victim. their time ransacking the residence and, a live rifle cartridge in the glove box. That’s what this job is all about and, unbeknownst to them, were caught on And it’s a good thing they did. When just always remember, nobody does it video doing so. They thought they had they searched his residence the offi- The subject of interest to Officer better than the SFPD! plenty of time but one thing they didn’t cers found a shotgun, a rifle, 3 assault

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This service is available Monday through Friday during normal business hours at 800 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor. Like Us Call Office Manager Cyndee Bates at 415-861-5060, www.facebook.com/ or email her at [email protected] SFPOA to schedule a Notary appointment. Page 10 POA Journal May 2019 POA Mail A Big Thank You to My Family in Blue By, Rich Cibotti Captain Jack Hart if he could do the and Joe Siragusa giving me a ride from Dear SFPOA — Tenderloin Station class, but since everything was stable the hospital back to TTF. Officers Rob Thank you so much for your gener- at home, I thought just maybe I would Royer and Dominic Busalacchi for ous gift during my 3-month old daugh- If you have read the past few articles sneak up there and teach the class. Or taking my 10B shifts that I would not be ter’s heart surgery. A special thanks to I have written, you may notice a theme. at least drop a bottle of Voss Water off able to do anymore. My cousin Sergeant Rep. Louis Wong for his coordination Usually it is that we have some issues to the good Captain. Paul Doherty, Officers Kevin Lyons, and personal delivery. My family and I affecting the rank and file officers and Well as fate would have it, right before and Nick Ferrando for good talks and a were greatly encouraged and strength- occasionally how to fix them. It’s sad that the festivities and first pitch, a big bleed laugh. Sergeant Jen Orantes for visiting ened by the POA’s kind gesture. we are continually asked to do more and happened. I was grateful my wife and I my wife in the NICU when she needed With much gratitude, more while being given less and less sup- talked, and I stayed home. I was grate- some company. Officer Jen O’Keeffe for Aaron & the Yoo family port. I am sure this trend will continue, ful to have friends that stepped up and changing the class times multiple times, and I’ll be there to spotlight the issues for took my place at work. But I was most in our futile attempt to make it work for SFPOA — our members again next month. grateful that all of that happened and me. Sergeants Tony Pedroza and Kevin The flower arrangement you sent However, this month, I would like to I was at home with my wife when she Horan for letting me off the hook for in memory of my husband/our father, highlight the greatest benefit we have needed me most. the April 6th Giants game. I know I am Patrick Enda Daly, was beautiful. It with this job, EACH OTHER. I’ve never We woke up the two-year-old, she got missing so many more, but all the texts meant the world to us to have your been more grateful work with support- to see daddy “drive fast” and get to the and calls offering help or just talking, to support. ive, loyal and compassionate people. hospital. Dad was able to leave work, get my mind off of what was happening, Sincerely, Some of you may have noticed, I again, and take the soon to be “big sister” they were all a big help. Cathie, Cody & Casey Daly and took last month off from submitting an so I could be with her mommy. Back into Growing up, my grandmother, Rose family article. Well it is not for lack of trying. scrubs and this time to the OR for real. Hanifin, always kept a statue of St. Jude I’ve drafted two or three pieces that need Elizabeth Marie Cibotti was born by her bed. In the Catholic faith St. Jude Dear Editor — some tweaking to be ready for print. But on April 5, 2019, via an emergency C- is the patron saint of desperate causes. I I was very pleased to see the article as last month’s submission deadline ap- Section, about an hour after first pitch. remember Grandma praying to St. Jude by Brandon Newman on the front page proached, life happened. And when life All started off well, but then the pediatri- a lot. Well through all of this St. Jude of the Journal that came in the mail happens, make sure you get the help cian decided they needed to check on her and I became reacquainted and very today. you need. lungs, she was 6 weeks early so it wasn’t close friends. With such exposure, perhaps now a surprise. The check devolved into giv- We all need help sometimes. I am there will be more such stories to show Life Happens ing her oxygen, then a CPAP machine, grateful to have both my family and my the human side of police work and For those who do not know, my wife and then intubating her. blue family help us during that trying the personal rewards officers get from was pregnant with our third child. It’s a very desperate and helpless feel- time. Together we can do some great simply doing their jobs, day after day, The baby was due May 13th, but as ing watching your child struggle. That things. I am beyond thankful to those in their service to the public. the pregnancy progressed, an early feeling of helplessness is not something who helped us or even just said a few Tom Feledy arrival became more and more likely. that as a parent, or a police officer, I am nice words. Thank you so much. This pregnancy was different than our used to dealing with. Usually we help I will leave you with the poem/prayer other two, both delivering at term, so we fix situations. Sitting back and being on the back of my St. Jude prayer card. I knew there could be some issues. May a passenger while a team of doctors must have recited it a couple 100 times Dear POA— 13th then became a medically necessary and nurses figure out the solution to over the past few weeks. Please take Thank you for your generous dona- scheduled Cesarean section April 22nd, your kid’s issues is bizarre and almost care of each other and remember, when tion [that] will be used for sponsorship which was then moved up to April 15th. dreamlike. things do not go as planned or fall apart, of the upcoming Bayview Station Gun But after what felt like an eternity, it Don’t Quit. Buyback event on Saturday, April 27, What I Thought Was The Scary Part was actually just a few days, the doctors 2019, from 9am-noon, near Mendell Leading up to the little one’s early discovered an air pocket in her chest cav- Don’t Quit Plaza. arrival, my wife developed a series of ity that was collapsing her lung. Doctors When things go wrong as they Thanks to you, and our other part- complications. Also leading to her be- installed a chest tube for a couple days, sometimes will, ners, we are expecting a huge success! ing hospitalized multiple times. At one the lung healed itself, and then she was When the road you’re trudging seems I will be sure to forward photos to you point, she called me and said she was able to breathe all on her own again. all up hill, following the event. bleeding and needed to immediately call I still cannot put into words the feel- When the funds are low and the debts I truly appreciate your continued an ambulance. Since it was four in the ings of those couple days and never want are high, support of the Bayview Station, and I morning, I was at work. I briefly consid- to revisit them. I know we were lucky And you want to smile, but you have look forward to sharing more events ered driving home in my personal car. and her issue had a relatively easy fix, to sigh, with you to benefit our community. But, Officer Nick Donati helped out by which did not require major surgery. I When care is pressing you down a bit, Thanks again. driving me home code 3, so I could meet also know there are plenty of other kids Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit. Sincerely, her and the ambulance. Officer Donati in the NICU that were or are not so lucky Life is queer, with its twists and turns, Captain Valerie Matthews was also almost called into action as a and I continue to pray for their recovery As everyone of us sometimes learns, Bayview Station babysitter until my dad could arrive to or easing of pain. Our Elizabeth is home And many a failure turns about watch my kids. now and doing well, thanks to so many When he might have won had he stuck Dear POA — A code 3 ambulance ride with the gifted and helpful people. it out; Thank you for your donation to- wife to Kaiser. Then a team of doctors Don’t give up though the pace seems wards sponsorship at Alive & Free’s handing me scrubs and saying we’re Asking For Help slow- Last Mile Foundation Golf Classic. Our going to the OR was a surreal experi- My wife and I are pretty independent You may succeed with another blow. young people not only learn the pre- ence. The baby was only 33 weeks at people. She is a teacher and I’m a police Success is failure turned inside out- scription to end violence and change that point. All ended up ok, and the baby officer, we like to help others. We do The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, lives, but they also learn how to believe stayed in mommy for one more week. A not like to ask for help. But sometimes, And you never can tell how close you in themselves and their futures, suc- couple more late-night phone calls to dad you need help. I think I cashed in all my are, ceed in their education and career and to watch my kids, and two mini hospital chips getting help from family and my It may be near when it seems so far; lead others to do the same. So far, our stays, later, the real scare happened. brothers and sisters in blue. From Officer So stick to the fight when you’re Leadership Academy has produced Nick Donati driving me home, to the hardest hit- 230 college graduates, and we have 35 The Actual Scary Part rest of the TTF Midnight Rats filling in It’s when things seem worst that you more on the way! On Opening Day, April 5, I was sup- while I had to immediately leave work must not quit. Warm wishes, posed to teach the academy at 1300 and go home. Captain Jack Hart going Dr. Joseph E. Marshall hours. My wife had been discharged back to the classroom and taking my P.S. — I’ve got three girls now…pray Executive Director from the hospital 24 hours before, so we classes. Sergeants Meaghan McMilton for me ;-) were back home. I had already asked POA Journal — I am a mere observer. Yet, it appears to me that while public officials are conducting their reproaches beyond the law, the law of a public servant (the force) remains conduct beyond San Francisco Police Officers reproach. I salute the officers of the San Fran- cisco police department, dedicated They Work to Make Your Day public servants, one and all. I pray you have the fortitude and perseverance to continue serving the citizens of your great city in the face of adversity and see their stories hypocrisy. Rick Foltz Seattle, WA sfcitycops.com May 2019 POA Journal Page 11 News from the Credit Union Retirements By Al Casciato is confirmed. SFPD Retired The San Francisco Police Officers Association congratulates the following San Bruno: This branch is on track to open in mid-June, and our Grand members on his or her recent retirement from the SFPD. These veterans will With mortgages rates decreas- Opening Celebration of the branch and be difficult to replace, as each takes with them decades of experience and job ing again, I am interested in Q: our new Administrative Building is knowledge. The most recently retired members are: buying my first home. Does SFPCU scheduled for June 22nd, so save the date offer any mortgage options for first- • Officer Edward Browne #1864 from Airport Field Operations and watch for your email invitation with time home-buyers that offer lower • Sergeant Daniel Cunningham #650 from Homicide more details. down-payment requirements? • Officer Moses Gala #899 from Medical Liaison Give Us Your Feedback (The following response is provided • Officer Theodore Lattig #1846 from Medical Liaison If you have feedback about any matter by the SFPCU Marketing Department) • Inspector Lawrence Mack #1789 from Special Investigations at the Credit Union, please send a note • Inspector Dean Marcic #1085 from Medical Liaison Currently, we offer fixed and by going to www.sfpcu.org/contact- form. If you have a specific concern, • Inspector Patricia Overstreet #526 from Medical Liaison A:variable rates that require a 20% down-payment. However, we the credit union encourages you to work have partnered with a secondary with branch or Contact Center staff All of the above listed on SFPD Personnel Order #7 (April 3, 2019) and who can answer questions and either market agency that provides mort- #8 (April 17, 2019) promptly resolve issues or escalate an gage programs with lower down- issue to the appropriate department or payments. We anticipate to launch individual for assistance. You can also Retiring Soon? Read this information first these new products within the next post a message on SFPCU’s Facebook 4-6 months, so stay tuned for more page at https://www.facebook.com/ information. SFPoliceCreditUnion/. Retirement Check List Do you have something you’d Upcoming Events like to see in this column? By Captain Al Casciato, Retired back to the Bay Area. You can contact me at [email protected]. Elected Retirement Board Commissioner Postponement of Spring Shred Day 3. If you decide to rollover your de- Due to the recent move to our new San Membership: Credit Union member- This year I have received an inordi- ferred compensation monies to a Bruno Administrative building as well ship is open to all law enforcement, sup- nate number of calls from members of new fund make sure you are very as the San Mateo branch relocating soon, port personnel and their family mem- all classifications (civilian and sworn) well informed. Once you are out of we will not be having our Spring Shred bers throughout the state of California, requesting advice on what pitfalls they the system you cannot redeposit. Days. We are considering potential dates as well as designated First Responders should be aware of as they prepare to 4. Update your beneficiary at your for one later this summer, and will have within the 9 Bay Area counties. To see retire. The following is a synopsis of my Retirement interview. Most of us still our regular one scheduled in the fall. a full list of eligible membership crite- response to those inquiries. have our parents, previous spouses Stay tuned for more details on dates. We ria, visit www.sfpcu.org. Growing the 1. Schedule an appointment with the and/or a friend we listed when we regret any inconvenience. membership helps the CU provide the first entered City Service. best products and services. retirement staff for you and your Update on San Bruno and San spouse / significant other. During 5. At your retirement interview double Mateo Branch Openings Al Casciato is a retired SFPD Captain, that appointment make sure that check the salary numbers the system San Mateo: We have experienced your spouse / significant other is has on file for you by which your past POA President and Current Retirement additional delays with the opening of Board Commissioner who was elected to the eligible for a pension continuation pension will be calculated. The our San Mateo branch; currently, it is should you predecease them. On departments forward the numbers Credit Union Board of Directors in Febru- scheduled to open around mid-May. ary of 2014. He is currently a member of several occasions it has been discov- to the system and there have been We will be holding a Grand Opening ered that the spouse or significant many errors. Examples such as not the SFPCU Board of Directors and can be for this location, but we will finalize contacted at [email protected]. other was never placed on file at the reporting longevity pay, hazard the date once the branch opening date system. That is because members pay etc or having the wrong record entering into the relationship regis- of someone with the same name. I tered at the Health Service System for strongly suggest you bring a copy of medical coverage but failed to notify your current payroll stub to review the Retirement System. at your interview. 2. If you plan to move out of the area 6. If you are retiring on a disability after retirement I would strongly or rating check with your worker’s suggest that you rent out your home compensation attorney or Worker’s pring NEW in the Bay Area and rent a home or S Comp as to how retirement will apartment in the area you would affect your ongoing treatment. Es- into a like to move to. Spend a year there so pecially if you have been promised HOME! you can experience the availability “Lifetime Medical”. This is an area of medical services, weather pat- of much consternation for many. terns, community and culture before Hope this helps. If you do have a fur- you make a permanent move. I can- ther question don’t hesitate to write me at not count the number of calls I have [email protected] received from those trying to move

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Median home prices year when the likes of Uber, Pinterest, our uniforms for the entire month in Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo Slack and other make their way to the of June. This amazing show of and Santa Clara counties continued to IPO stage, San Francisco and the Bay inclusivity of support of the LG- remain above $1 million, while Marin Area will see even more millionaires in BTQ community is already having County recorded a 12.8% annual price the making. immensely positive effects within drop. the community. Once the employees have access to How will local San Francisco real es- Chief Scott approved the patch- their funds they will definitely impact tate sellers and buyers react? It certainly es almost immediately, and is the San Francisco real estate market. The won’t be a welcome sight to buyers who encouraging officers to wear them on their uniforms for the whole month of June. impact will not be immediate as lockup were just recently starting to gain back Not only does it show how inclusive the SFPD is, but every penny raised from patch periods for selling the stock vary from some leverage. Sellers may already be sales is going directly towards the Larkin Street Youth Services to support their company to company, but most don’t last licking their chops, envisioning buy- mission of ending youth homelessness within the City of San Francisco. for more than one year. It is true that many youths in the City do not trust law enforcement, but we are ers overpaying for their dream house. making efforts to change this dynamic. We have the power to really make a dif- Of course the newly minted million- Expect in the next six months for home ference with this community, where 50% identify as LGBTQ and 70% are people aires will affect the local real estate mar- sellers to solidly regain the upper hand. of color. These patches represent the positive impact and changes the Department ket. Over the past eight months home is adopting, and shows how our officers can make a positive impact on the lives of sales saw a sizable drop in homes sales. Editor’s Note: Keith Rockmael is a POA everyone we come in contact with on a day to day basis. Specifically, sales volume in the nine- and real estate advocate and agent. He can If anyone has questions about this new Pride Patch project or wish to participate county Bay Area totaled 3,857 units, be reached by email at Keith@ResourceRock. or obtain patches, please do not hesitate to contact me at 415-629-8563 or Officer according to CoreLogic. This number com Candy Hilder at 510-604-6094. represented the lowest number of sales BALEAF’S 20th Anniversary Sponsor Highlight: The San Francisco Tennis Club (Now known as Bay Club SF Tennis) By Robin Matthews the years. It takes a village to do what colleges, as well as by non-profit organi- the beneficiary for the Fire Department. BALEAF Vice President BALEAF has been able to do, and we zations. Youth Tennis Advantage, for ex- Besides there having been some want to make sure that our sponsors ample, provides tennis instruction and incredible tennis matches, participants Greetings one and all! This year know how much we appreciate them, after-school programs to 300 low-income also received a t-shirt commemorating marks the 20th anniversary of the Bay and that you know who they are, as well! youth in San Francisco, and the Club is a the event, as well as enjoyed a phe- Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund For the next few months, I plan on do- key part of the program. Participants not nomenal dinner, and had loads of fun (BALEAF)! We’re so thrilled to have been ing an article in the Journal highlighting only attend free Saturday clinics there, bidding at a silent auction for some able to assist Bay Area law enforcement some of these amazing organizations they also provide ball boy services for wonderful prizes. The Guns and Hoses members and their families throughout that have supported BALEAF. This third the semi professional tournaments that events lasted for ten years, and each these past 20 years, and look forward article in my series is to recognize the are held there. year, the San Francisco Tennis Club to continuing to do so as we move into San Francisco Tennis Club (now known It is no surprise, then, that when was “all in”, wanting to be the host, and the future. as Bay Club SF Tennis)! discussions began a number of years wanting to make sure that these events As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organiza- The San Francisco Tennis Club was ago about having members from the were a success for both of these deserv- tion, BALEAF depends on donations and founded in 1974, and at the time, was San Francisco Police Department have a ing, non-profit organizations, and to be support from all of you, as well as from San Francisco’s only indoor tennis club. tennis match against members from the there to support our first responders! our dedicated, committed sponsors. Located at 645-5th Street at Brannan, it San Francisco Fire Department to raise BALEAF and the San Francisco Fire Without all of your support, BALEAF changed its name to Bay Club SF Tennis funds to be split between two non-profit Fighters Toy Program continued to be would never have been able to provide in 2016, and is the city’s leading tennis fa- organizations chosen by each agency, the recipients of this benefit for the ten the assistance to those who truly needed cility with 12 indoor, climate-controlled that the San Francisco Tennis Club im- years the matches were held. it in our law enforcement community courts, 12 rooftop, outdoor courts, and mediately agreed to host the event! It’s been an honor to have had the over the years. provides tennis programs for all ages This friendly competition became San Francisco Tennis Club as one of As part of our 20th anniversary year, and abilities, as well as provides other known as the Guns and Hoses Tennis BALEAF’s past sponsors and supporters! I want to take the time to publicly ac- fitness opportunities and equipment for Challenge. BALEAF (the Bay Area Law knowledge some of our sponsors that its members and guests. Enforcement Assistance Fund) was the For more information about BALEAF, we have had, and continue to have, over The Club is used by high schools and organization chosen as the beneficiary please check out our website at www. for this benefit for the Police Department, baleaf.org, or go to our Facebook page. We and the San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy hope that you never need us, but we’re Program was the recipient chosen as here if you ever do! Taxes! Taxes! Taxes! 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Lettering Sparks Backlash Department of Emergency Management 1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Division of Emergency Communications SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT in California City Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 London Breed Division of Emergency Services Mary Ellen Carroll Mayor Executive Director Phone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043

Date: April 1, 2019 To: Patrick McDonaugh, Public Safety Dispatcher From: Lisa Marie Gerard, Employee Recognition Coordinator Re: Communications Dispatcher of the Month — April 2019

The Department of Emergency Management has selected you as Com- munications Dispatcher of the Month for April 2019. In January 2019 while work- ing on channel PDA2, you re- ceived radio traffic from 3J41C advising they had a Code 33 calling a foot pursuit. The unit had just advised they were on the 100 Block of Eddy Street. You quickly confirmed that By Brie Stimson | Fox News prised by the backlash. He told the they were at Hallidie Plaza. newspaper some people were concerned You immediately punched up A Southern California police depart- the design might worry the area’s im- your partner repeated the Code ment is drawing both praise and ire migrants. 33 and relayed the location the for the new star-spangled logo on the “People are actually ridiculous officer had provided. The unit sides of its patrol vehicles, according to enough to bring up comments about advised further, that this was a reports. our cop cars having American flags on 221 suspect which was heading The Laguna Beach Police Department them,” he said. down into the BART Station. in Orange County recently added Amer- Attorney Jennifer Welsh Zeiter said Patrick, without hesitation you ican-flag-style lettering for the word she thought the police cars were “excep- began to parrot the suspect “police” on the sides of the vehicles, the tional” and suggested that the opposition description to advise all units Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. might have a political motive. She said enroute along with those that But local artist Carrie Woodburn told some people are so filled with hate to- were monitoring the channel. the Times the design was too “aggres- ward President Trump “that they cannot Throughout this event, you worked tirelessly with your partner covering sive,” saying she felt it didn’t represent see through their current biases to realize all the tasks as they unfolded as the event progressed. Patrick, you managed the community. Laguna Beach is a city that a police vehicle with the American busy radio traffic from an increasing number of units who were responding of about 23,000 residents, about 50 miles flag is the ultimate American expression.” and made sure no piece of information was missed. southeast of Los Angeles. Laguna Beach Police Cpl. Ryan Your colleagues commend you for your outstanding demonstration of “Folks thought it was a SWAT team, Hotchkiss said he’s heard nothing but professionalism. Throughout the incident your voice was strong and confident federal agents,” designer Chris Prelitz positive comments about the new de- and your abilities did not waver. Your quick response and attention to detail observed. “So it had a very striking, sign. The department’s vehicles were assured our officers that you were holding their safety and public safety in strong impact, so much so that I think previously all white but are now primar- the highest regard. Thank you and Congratulations, Patrick!! there might be some unintended con- ily black, with the patriotic lettering on sequences.” white doors. Councilman Peter Blake was sur-

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Retirement Planning Seminar – Class # 74 Three Days At Sigmund Stern Grove By Mike Hebel administrator. Some members attended were options for retiring members to the older recipients to catch up. Monthly Welfare Officer, Attorney, CFP with their spouses/partners (which is reduce their monthly pension so that a social security payments for police offi- much encouraged). spouse/partner/beneficiary could get cers, subject to the windfall elimination The Trocadero Clubhouse at Sigmund The seat of honor, which is reserved a larger monthly pension as a survivor. provision, average between $100 to $450 Stern Grove hosted the latest SFPD-POA for the most senior member in atten- Veronica explained that the pension ben- after deduction for Medicare part B. The pre-retirement seminar (February 12, 13, dance, was given to William Murray – a efit calculation. It is based on the highest maximum social security monthly pay- & 14, 2019) – class #74. The Stern Grove member of the 165th class entering the average monthly compensation paid ment, at age 66, is now $2,788 – with the with its club house and concert pavilion SFPD in September 1989. to a member. The Retirement System average monthly check now at $1,404. is a beloved community treasure and Class attendees were from the 165th compares each member’s earnings for Dennis Meixner (retired SFPD), li- part of San Francisco’s romantic his- (September 1989) to the 214th recruit the 12 months immediately preceding censed tax preparer, covered the issues tory. The Clubhouse, built in 1892, as class (January 2007). The 263rd recruit their retirement date with the member’s of federal and state taxation in retire- the Trocadero Hotel and beer garden, class is about to complete their basic highest fiscal year earnings. Whichever ment, Social Security off-sets, and retire- is a beautiful Victorian, stick-style re- POST academy training program; the is higher is used for the pension calcu- ment plan (traditional and Roth IRAs) sort with its multi-gabled roof, Hansel Academy now has concurrent classes lation. She explained the cost of living distributions. With his short tax quiz, and Gretel architecture, and delicate and this will continue for the next 60 adjustment changes resulting from the he clearly demonstrated the tax savings ornamentation. Shortly after the 1906 months. successful passage of Proposition B (June for those awarded an industrial dis- earthquake and fire, Police Chief Wil- Mike Hebel urged all to consider 2008 ballot) wherein the basic COLA ability retirement. Service retirements liam Biggey arrested Mayor Eugene participation in the 30 – 30 programs: (up to 2%) is now compounded and the are fully taxable while IDR retirements Schmidt’s bag man – the notorious Abe 30 years of service and then at least 30+ supplemental COLA, when excess earn- are tax advantaged (paying state/federal Ruef – on corruption charges at this very years’ collecting a retirement benefit ings from the Retirement System Trust income tax on less that half of the gross site. Just after this infamous arrest, the with no death before age 80. Fund are present, was increased from amount). Chief disappeared while on a late-night 0.5% to up to 1.5%. In the best of years Dominic Gamboa presented an in- boat trip from Tiburon to SF. The Grove Instructor Comments the compound COLA is 3.5%. teractive, informative and entertaining property was purchased in 1931 by Mrs. Veronica Rodriguez and Felix Chen Jasper Smith, Prudential Retirement class on Fitness For Life. He urged the Sigmund Stern and donated to the City. set forth all the basics of the CCSF Re- Services, along with his team leader class to adopt life-styles that would en- It is a festive and fitting venue for the tirement plans. They most adequately Lenora Jenkins urged participants to sure a longer, healthier life – including seminar. described the benefits of and qualifica- select an appropriate asset allocation and annual physical check-up, weight tions for service and industrial dis- Seminar in its 35th Year plan for themselves identifying their risk management, and life-time physical ability pensions. Also explained were This seminar, titled “The Gino Mari- tolerance, time horizon, and retirement fitness. We are pleased to again have death benefits, beneficiary designation, onetti and Michael Sugrue Memorial savings target. The SFDCP has multiple estate attorney Gerald Woods join the and cost of living adjustments. To in- Seminar”, honors its two founders. May options and, if desired, a self-directed seminar explaining the basics of estate crease your pension: work longer, get they rest in peace. This seminar is now brokerage account. Jasper said that the planning (wills, trusts, gifting, probate older, and hope for many more pay in its 34th year having started in March police department’s average deferred and its avoidance, estate taxes, powers raises. Also, buy-back miscellaneous 1985. Since its inception, more than compensation balances are the highest of attorney, property titles, and medical time (accrued during police academy) 3,040 participants have completed this amongst all city departments. Both said directives). Mr. Woods has his law office to obtain a separate monthly pension seminar. that the target date portfolios (2020 to in SF’s West Portal area. check, albeit small; such buy-back must Special thanks to Captain Denise 2055), with their automatic rebalancing, Retiree Associations & SF Police be completed before retirement. With Flaherty, Police Academy, for providing were particularly attractive offerings for Credit Union regard to service pension calculations, the necessary funding to expand the broad diversification. Each strategy suits The class was reminded that police the age factor goes up every 3 months seminar subjects. A very big thank you a specific investor profile – based on the wages were set by Charter amendment while the service factor increases each to Chief William Scott for continuing number of years you have until your prior to 1953; by annual salary survey day. To schedule a retirement interview the long-standing tradition of allowing planned start of distribution. Jasper from 1954 onward; and now by collec- call 415-487-7070 up to 6 months before members a three day training detail as explained all the distribution options: tive bargaining since 1992. Thanks to your expected date of retirement. She a thank-you for years of dedicated ser- defer distribution (up to April 1 of the Larry Barsetti and Glenn Sylvester for urged members to bring their spouse/ vice - to make their succession plans for year following the year in which you discussing the Veteran POA and the domestic partner to this interview. Also, a successful and prosperous retirement. reach 70 ½), lump-sum payment (full Retired City Employees organizations. said Veronica, keep your beneficiary Chief Scott continues the tradition of or partial), periodic payments (amount They said that the most valuable assets designation current. They both noted gifting every retiree with his/her police certain, period certain), annuity pay- a police retiree has are his/her CCSF that the date of retirement chosen will officer star as the Department’s recogni- ment (fixed, fixed with period certain, health plan and retirement plan. The effect cost of living adjustments as well tion for a job well done; this has also joint and survivor) or a combination of mission of the VPOA – established in as the SP/OU/VA payout. Basic COLAs reduced to zero the number of missing/ these options. 1939 (with 880 members) is to protect are effective on July 1 of each year; to get lost police star reports made by those When to start social security pay- retirees’ wealth and health. Both urged the COLA for any given year you must members approaching retirement age. ments? The class agreed the sooner the the class participants to qualify for retire on or before July 1 of that year; but better. If you began to collect at age 62 social security benefits (40 units) and 48 Participants remember that payouts (SP/OU/VA) are (the earliest age allowable) rather than to consider finding some type of post- Forty-eight participants attended this based on your rate of compensation for at age 66 – 67 (normal retirement age for retirement employment or volunteer lively and informative seminar which is the month in which you retire (higher baby boomers), it would take 14 years for opportunity; just “doing nothing” will coordinated by Cyndee Bates, POA staff payout if you retire after July 1). There May 2019 POA Journal Page 15 lead to a disastrous retirement. Wendy cy benefits. At age 65 city retirees must Shipley provided many convincing purchase Medicare part B; for those not The McWitts Develop A Novel reasons why members should continue eligible for Medicare, their health care their financial contacts with the SF costs are significantly higher. Kaiser is Way To Beat TSA Lines Police Credit Union and make it their now available throughout both northern primary financial institution. . The SF and southern California for retirees. Police Credit Union is a co-sponsor Dr. Forrest Fulton, Ph.D. (formerly of of this Seminar. Thanks SF Police CU the behavioral science unit, retired July for the morning beverages and treats. 2003, and thereafter became a certified Wendy introduced Chris Breault who gerontologist) reminded the attendees provides financial planning services for that men are the suicide gender with credit union members. men’s rates now increasing and women’s Leroy Lindo explained that the Wid- decreasing. Reason: women are better ows and Orphans Aid Association of at expressing their feelings. He urged the SFPD was founded on January 13, the use of stress reducers including 1878 for the express purpose of provid- restriction of caffeine and alcohol and ing financial assistance to police officers’ the elimination of tobacco. Relying on families at the time of a member’s death. the work of George Valliant entitled Retirement/Death benefits were first Aging Well, Dr. Fulton said that longi- provided by the City and County of San tudinal research has shown what life Francisco in 1889 through the Retire- styles led to a successful & long life. ment System. The Aid Association’s He mentioned: good attitude, positive original benefit was $100 for a modest self identity, intimacy in relationships, funeral and $1,000 to help maintain the love-work-play in balance, career transi- financial stability of the surviving fam- tions, generous & giving back, keepers ily. The current annual dues are $72; the of meaning, mentoring other people, current death benefit is $17,500. Upon integrity and a personal value system, retirement from the SFPD, payroll de- need for a retirement plan with fun and duction is no longer available. Members creativity, wisdom in old age, and a thereafter receive an annual statement spiritual dimension to help give mean- or may do automatic transfer from the ing to life. SF Police Credit Union or some other Mike Gannon (SFPD 1972-1998) financial institution. To be eligible for spoke, robustly and vigorously, on the benefits, a member must join while still issue of long term care insurance. Mike an active member and must be under age is a licensed insurance salesperson 46. Contact info: [email protected] (since 1984). He said that long term or 415-681-3660. care is not covered by the CCSF health plans or by Medicare. As he told the Health Care Issues attendees: “You deserve a long walk Thanks also to Art Howard for can- in the sunshine. You deserve the glory didly discussing emotional problems and honor that you earned as a public that can arise in retirement and how safety hero.” With the average stay in a to avoid destructive responses. He ex- nursing home now 2.5 years and its an- plained the resources that are available nual cost of $74,208 for a private room, through the Department’s Behavioral he urged all to consider long term care Science Unit. He gave the very sad insurance. Since almost 25% of original statistics of 8 SFPD retirees who drank applicants for long term care are denied themselves to death in the last 5 years (medical issues), he urged picking this and 6 committed suicide in this same 5 up in your early 50’s. He thought that year period. Art explained how chronic excellent long term plans were available exposure to occupational stressors over a from Genworth (GE), Trans-America, typical police career of 25/30 years will Mutual of Omaha & John Hancock; he 4 Personal Injury definitely change your body and mind also urged comparison with the plan – for the worse. offered by CALPERS. Mike quoted his Attendees were stunned by the costs 4 Workers’ Comp favorite financial advisor, Suze Orman: of health coverage upon retirement. “1 in 1200 homeowners will use their fire Few had realized just how good the POA insurance, 1 in 240 automobile owners will 4 Disability Retirement Memorandum of Understanding is in use their auto insurance, but 1 in 2 long term keeping these costs down for members care insured’s will call upon their policy for and their families. After retirement, 4 Uninsured Motorists financial assistance.” there is no subsidized dental plan, but thanks to Proposition E (Nov. 2001 bal- Program Conclusion 4 Auto Accidents lot) there now is a medical care monetary Retirement Board commissioners subsidy for the retiree’s principal depen- Brian Stansbury and Al Casciato talked 4 dent. The member’s health care cost on about venture capital, private equity Off-Duty Injuries retirement, depending upon the plan and the use of hedge funds in the Sys- selected and the number of dependents tem’s trust fund. All three help reduce included, is zero or highly subsidized. risk while delivering market rates of Susann Rodriguez-Corns, senior HSS return. They said the trust fund is well Integrity Expertise Results benefits analyst, urged participants to capitalized and remains fully capable take care of their dental needs before of meeting all of its pension obligations. retiring. She emphasized that the HSS The class thanked Jim Standfield of www.JonesClifford.com plans, excepting the City’s plan, were Toast Catering for the excellent lunches Tel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310 geographically limited. She said that provided. the HSS walk-in hours are 8 am to Next Seminar 4:45pm; phone calls are taken for four MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A The two remaining 2019 retirement hours every day. The plans available, as FINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE FRAUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE. planning seminars are scheduled of January 2019, are: City Plan, Kaiser, for May 7 – 9, and September 10 - 12. and Blue Shield. City retirees are indeed For 2020, there will be two seminars very fortunate to have life-time medical Representing SFPD officers in “on-duty” and – Spring and Fall – dates to be deter- care; most employers terminate health “off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation mined. The seminar will be available to R care coverage at age 65. Claire Zvanski, the first 40 persons, members and their former longest serving employee elected and retirement claims since 1970. spouses/partners, who contact the POA commissioner on the City Health Ser- after the announcement is sent to all vice Board spoke on the funding of members with or near retirement eligi- retiree health plans, the importance of “One law firm to handle all of your claims.” bility. Preference is given to those mem- Medicare reimbursements, and the pre- bers who are near retirement or who funding of retiree health care that new have already contacted the Retirement City employees (hired after January 10, System for their retirement dates. The 2009) will be required to make (up to 2% seminar fills up quickly so don’t delay. of salary) so as to pre-fund their benefits Contact Cyndee at the POA (415-861- to the year 2038. Claire said that 75% of 5060) if you desire advance notification Support our advertisers. health premiums are for drug/pharma- for these seminars or wish to sign up. Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal. Page 16 POA Journal May 2019 The Next Chapter of Your Life: Planning for Retirement

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© 2018 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Visit www.ProtectCA.com Member SIPC. CRC 2187362 08/18 May 2019 POA Journal Page 17 Scholarship Announcements San Francisco Police Officers’ Association Announces Annual Jeff Barker Request For Barker Scholarship Application Scholarship applications must be returned to the SFPOA no later than Scholarship Awards Program May 10, 2019. Applications received after that date will be returned.

The SFPOA is about to embark on its annual scholarship awards for your college Applicant’s Name: ______bound dependents by offering a series of scholarships to dependents of SFPOA members, active, retired and deceased who have held continuous SFPOA member- ship for more than one year prior to dependent’s application. Address: ______Qualified applicants will be limited to 2019 High School graduates with a “C” average or better. This presents a perfect opportunity for those creative students City: ______State:______Zip:______who may not have the opportunity to apply for other scholarships to do so now. Successful candidates will be judged on their scholastic records, extracurricular Home Telephone:______Cell No.______activities and local community involvement. The scholarship finalists will be selected by the SFPOA Scholarship Committee. Name and Rank of SFPOA member who qualified you as a scholarship applicant: Awards will be presented by August 2019. Take advantage of this opportunity to compete for the Scholarship Assistance Awards for the 2019 fall college semester. Applications are available at the SFPOA office located at 800 Bryant St. 2nd Floor, ASSIGNMENT: ______EXT. #: ______San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-5060. Pick up your application or mail the adjacent request for an application to the Active:______Retired______Deceased______SFPOA. Your relationship to the SFPOA member who qualifies you as a scholarship Completed applications must be returned to applicant______the SFPOA no later than May 10, 2019. NOTE: This is not a scholarship application. It is a request form only. Applications must be obtained from the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association SFPOA at 800 Bryant St. 2nd Fl, San Francisco, CA 94103 Announces The Annual Mayor/Police Chief Frank Jordan & San Francisco Police Officers’ Association Wendy Paskin-Jordan Scholarship Announces The Margaret Hartmann

The SFPOA is about to embark on its annual scholarship awards for college bound Scholarship Awards Program dependents and enrolled college students by offering a scholarship to dependents The SFPOA is about to embark on its annual Margaret Hartmann scholarship of noncommissioned officers of the SFPD active, retired and deceased who have award for college bound dependents and enrolled college students by offering a held continuous SFPOA membership for more than one year prior to dependent’s scholarship to dependents of noncommissioned officers of the SFPD, active, retired application. and deceased who have held continuous SFPOA membership for more than one Qualified applicants will be limited to 2019 High School graduates and actively year prior to dependent’s application. enrolled college students with a “C” average or better. This presents a perfect op- Qualified applicants will be limited to 2019 High School graduates and actively portunity for those creative students who may not have the opportunity to apply enrolled college students with a “C” average or better. This presents a perfect op- for other scholarships to do so now. Successful candidates will be judged on their portunity for those creative students who may not have the opportunity to apply scholastic records, extracurricular activities and local community involvement. for other scholarships to do so now. Successful candidates will be judged on their The scholarship finalists will be selected by the SFPOA Scholarship Committee. scholastic records, extracurricular activities and local community involvement. Awards will be presented by August 2019. The scholarship finalists will be selected by the SFPOA Scholarship Committee. Take advantage of this opportunity to compete for the Scholarship Assistance Awards will be presented by August 2019. Awards for the 2019 fall college semester. Take advantage of this opportunity to compete for the Scholarship Assistance Applications are available at the SFPOA office located at 800 Bryant St. 2nd Floor, Awards for the 2019 fall college semester. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-5060. Applications are available at the SFPOA office located at 800 Bryant St. 2nd Floor, Pick up your application or mail the attached request for an application to the San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-5060. SFPOA. Pick up your application or mail the attached request for an application to the Completed applications must be returned to SFPOA. the SFPOA no later than May 10, 2019. Completed applications must be returned to the SFPOA no later than May 10, 2019.

Request For Jordan Scholarship Application Request For Hartmann Scholarship Application

Scholarship applications must be returned to the SFPOA no later than Scholarship applications must be returned to the SFPOA no later than May 10, 2019. Applications received after that date will be returned. May 10, 2019. Applications received after that date will be returned.

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NOTE: This is not a scholarship application. It is a request form only. NOTE: This is not a scholarship application. It is a request form only. Applications must be obtained from the Applications must be obtained from the SFPOA at 800 Bryant St. 2nd Fl, San Francisco, CA 94103 SFPOA at 800 Bryant St. 2nd Fl, San Francisco, CA 94103 Page 18 POA Journal May 2019 AAU/POA Scholarship Winners Graduate with Honors By Kevin Martin Rose acknowledges that the road to Assistant Legal Defense Administrator her goal was sometimes difficult and overwhelming, but added that meeting The POA is proud to announce the these challenges strengthened her belief graduations this May of two Academy in herself. Rose stated, “the most satisfy- of Art University of San Francisco/San ing part of the experience was proving to Francisco Police Officer Association myself as well as others that I was up to Scholarship winners, Sgt. Rose Smith the level of expectations. I had fabulous of Central Police Station, and Ms. Briana teachers…hard graders but I knew my Van Koll, daughter of veteran SFPD and skills would improve and flourish under SFPOA member John Van Koll, also of their instruction.” Central Station. Rose’s passion for art was very evi- This is a wonderful story of two dent throughout her university ex- outstanding students who took decid- perience, academically and through edly different paths in a journey to their practical application of her studies. Rose goals, and with a surprising twist at the accomplished the high honor of “show- end of it all. ing” her efforts in the highly acclaimed Sgt. Rose Smith has been with the and competitive AAU Spring Shows, SFPD and a member in good standing exposing her talents and receiving high with the POA since 1995 and has had a praise for her art. Additionally, Rose very interesting career. She has served maintained a Grade Point Average of 3.74 her department and city exceedingly over the period of instruction, no easy well in the number of assignments. Rose task by any stretch of the imagination. applied for and received the coveted All of Rose’s hard work and dedication AAU/POA Scholarship in 2009 with has paid off quite handsomely. In addi- the goal of attaining a Bachelor’s of Art tion to receiving her Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from this world class university. Degree specializing in Portrait Work, Briana Van Koll, Tony Montoya, and Rose Smith. To say that it has been a long, arduous Rose has been selected to the high honor road would be an understatement! of being chosen Class Valedictorian for to attend the AAU of SF. The competition was competing with over eighty other Shortly after receiving her schol- her graduating class. Her address will for the scholarship was very strong but nominated candidates for the honor. arship, Rose received another great be based on her “Artistic Journey”, with Briana prevailed over all others. Briana Briana made it through the first round milestone, her promotion to Sergeant. the caveat of the thought, “Always the will be graduating this May with a of interviews but sadly did not prevail. So, along with raising a family with her Student, never the Master.” Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Briana took it all in good stride realizing wonderful husband Dave (Retired SFPD Briana Van Koll took a slightly dif- Design. what an honor it was to have made it Lieutenant), and taking on the challenge ferent path than did her fellow student, Briana thoroughly enjoyed and that far amongst so much other qualified of a becoming a new supervisor, Rose Rose. Briana graciously received her immersed herself into the university competition. decided that just wasn’t enough and AAU/SFPOA Scholarship in 2015 based experience. Along with carrying a full Briana is looking forward to a very began her journey towards her degree. on her essay explaining why she wanted load of academic responsibilities, Briana bright future and has applied for job served the university and her fellow stu- opportunities and is going through the dents as a Residential Assistant for one hiring process with companies both in year. Briana cited her work as a “great the US and overseas in London, Tokyo, experience! I was able to connect with and Berlin. Briana credits both the POA the community and build lasting friend- and the AAU of SF as significant factors ships with fellow students. I learned a in building a strong foundation of who lot about myself and my desire to be I am today and the person I can become. a leader and connect with a variety of Both organizations have been inspiring.” people from diverse backgrounds.” Both Rose and Briana thanked the While attending school, Briana did POA and the AAU of SF for this won- freelance work and also spent time derful opportunity and life fulfilling working at “Air BnB” headquarters experience. In turn, the POA congratu- designing computer software. Through lates both outstanding women on their all this, Briana maintained a 3.84 Grade wonderful accomplishments and wish Point Average over her four years of you all the very best in your future instruction. As a result of her academic endeavors. excellence, Briana was nominated by her Additionally, the POA wishes to School of Instruction Department Head thank Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of to be her graduating class Valedictorian. the Academy of Art University for her Briana endured an arduous process great generosity and continuing wonder- involving a number of interviews. ful support of the San Francisco Police The competition was great as Briana Department and the SFPOA. A sample of Rose Smith’s artwork. Redondo Beach Police Picket State of the City to Demand Cost-of-Living Raises

April 18, 2019 temporary holidays each year. Mayor Bill Brand, in his speech to In February, the City Council adjusted members of the city’s business commu- its mid-year budget to account for $1.13 So on Tuesday, about 30 officers stood nity, addressed the scene outside. million in new revenue, money Carlborg REDONDO BEACH, CA — As guests outside the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where pointed out could be spent on police arrived at a Redondo Beach hotel Tues- the Chamber of Commerce hosted the “Police are out there picketing,” Brand officers. day morning, April 16, for the annual breakfast, holding signs that read, “State told the crowd toward the beginning State of the City breakfast, they caught of the city is unfair!” of his presentation, as he began to talk If the city does not increase officer’s a sight of something that rarely happens about the city’s budget. “We were unable wages in Redondo Beach, which Carl- Carlborg said the reaction from peo- in this city: A group of police officers to give them a raise this year. I don’t re- borg and the union say are among the ple going inside was supportive. were picketing. ally blame them. If we had the money we lowest in the South Bay, the department “They understand,” he said, “that would be giving it to them — no doubt could lose officers — and likely in a The department’s 95 officers, operat- part of having a successful business in about it.” hurry ing without a contract for the past 10 Redondo Beach involves public safety.” months, have asked for a 3% cost-of- Brand said the city had a “structural “Here’s a guy with a lot of work expe- living raise and a bump in the employer The City Council was expected to budget deficit” this year and was able rience and you’re going to replace him contribution to their health insurance, meet in closed session later Tuesday to balance the budget by dipping into with someone who has none?” Carlborg said Officer Robert Carlborg, president evening to discuss the matter. its CalPERS reserves, meant to pay re- asked rhetorically. “We don’t really have of the Redondo Beach Police Officers tirement benefits. The city maintained the lawsuits here in Redondo because we But if the labor negotiations don’t Association. But city officials have not its cash reserves at 8.33%, Brand said, have an experienced, tenured PD. And progress soon, the union may have no yielded in closed-session negotiations, or about $7.6 million of a $91.3 million we don’t want that to change.” choice but to pursue arbitration, Carl- Carlborg added, offering up an ad- general fund budget. borg said. From The Daily Breeze ditional permanent holiday and three May 2019 POA Journal Page 19 ‘We’re On a Sinking Ship’: Salt Lake Police Officers Plead City for Better Pay

April 5, 2019 ficers came before the City Council to pics, “How do we continue to ignore for an overall police salary and benefit urge city leaders to increase officers’ pay the growing problem of pay inequity?” increase. The adopted budget included SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake City to a more competitive wage. For too long, he asked. pay raises for city employees, including police officer Alen Gibic said ever since salaries for officers in Utah’s capital have Officer John Fitisemanu, who has police officers, but that wasn’t enough, he was a child, he knew he wanted to be been neglected, they said. served Salt Lake City for more than five according to the Salt Lake Police As- a police officer. When he turned 21, that “For years and years now, we con- years, pointed out the Salt Lake City sociation. dream came true. tinue to struggle with pay inequity here Council voted to increase their own Council members did not weigh in Gibic has since spent 13 years serving in Salt Lake City,” said detective Steven paychecks just last year. on the issue Tuesday night after the the Salt Lake City Police Department Winters, the president of the Salt Lake “While you’re able to vote your own public comment portion of the meeting. — an agency he holds very close to his Police Association. raises, we at the police department are But council Chairman Charlie Luke heart. Winters, who sent a letter to the City unable to do so, or else we would have told the Deseret News on Wednesday “It’s where I made my dumbest mis- Council last week amid wage negotia- by now,” He said. “Police officers in the council “supports” all public safety takes and earned my greatest achieve- tions with city leaders, urging the coun- this department are frustrated, angry, personnel but can’t meet with union ments,” he said. “I am a Salt Lake City cil to prioritize police wage increases as confused at the lack of cooperation and representatives outside of the annual police officer. It’s who I am.” the city prepares for budget season. concern from Salt Lake City.” budget process. And yet Gibic told the Salt Lake City Winters said the Salt Lake Police De- Fitisemanu said Salt Lake police of- Luke said the council has a long- Council on Tuesday night that he’s ap- partment ranks ninth along the Wasatch ficers are “underpaid, understaffed and standing agreement with the mayor’s plied to another Wasatch Front police Front in police wages, and yet the de- overworked on a consistent basis.” He office not to be involved in negotiations agency in search of a salary that will partment’s calls for services are higher pointed out that even though Salt Lake or separate conversations with union keep up with cost of living. than any other agency in the state. City recently offered 23 experienced of- representatives during the budget pro- “Every year I stay here, my paychecks “This pay inequity simply cannot ficers positions, only five accepted. cess, and so the council “doesn’t want to are worth less money,” he said, noting continue,” he said. “The pressures on “We’re the capital of the state of Utah, take any action that could undermine a every year he’s had to increase his fam- police have never been more difficult we should be the pinnacle that other fair negotiating process.” ily’s grocery budget. than they are today.” agencies emulate,” he said. “Instead, our “Once negotiations are complete, once “I believe Salt Lake City officers are Winters urged council members to wage and our benefits package looks like the mayor submits her budget, then we the best of the best,” Gibic said. “Yet a remember “we’re human” as well, with a 2-year-old wrote it with crayon. That can jump right back into having some of lot of us feel like we’re on a sinking ship. families to support. And as the city pre- needs to be fixed.” those discussions,” he said. Please save us.” pares to host the 2019 United Nations Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski Biskupski’s spokesman, Matthew Gibic and other Salt Lake police of- conference and possibly another Olym- is slated to present her proposed budget Rojas, said Wednesday negotiations are in early May. After her proposal, the City ongoing. Council will weigh in on the budget. “We will have a better sense once Minneapolis Police Officers Now Last year, as part of a sales tax hike the budget is announced in early May,” to pay for streets, transit, affordable he said. housing and public safety, Biskupski Banned from Survival Training proposed spending nearly $2.6 million From KSL.com

April 22, 2019 said Mayor Frey misrepresented the training when he announced the ban MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis po- on Thursday. lice officers are now banned from par- “I think the mayor needs to take a Injured BRPD Officer Can Sue ticipating in “fear-based, warrior-style” more in-depth look at what this training training while off duty, Mayor Jacob is. It’s not truly ‘fear-based’ training,” Black Lives Matter Activist Frey announced Thursday, a policy the Kroll said in an interview with KARE police union plans to fight and argues 11. “I think it would be beneficial for may not be legal. him to sit in on one of these trainings. Deray McKesson, Court Says During his State of the City address, It’s survival training.” By Joe Gyan Jr., [email protected] to provoke a confrontation between Frey told the crowd that this type of Kroll commended Lt. Col. Gross- Apr 24, 2019 police and the mass of demonstrators, training runs in “direct conflict with man’s training and called it “excellent,” yet he ignored the foreseeable danger to everything that our chief and I stand disputing the outside descriptions such A federal appeals court says a Baton officers, bystanders, and demonstrators, for.” Just last year, Minneapolis Police as “warrior-style” and “fear-based.” He Rouge police officer injured while at- and notwithstanding, did so anyway.” pulled staff from the training at Mall said the training has been around for a tempting to arrest protesters after the The court said it wasn’t addressing of America, where activists protested long time and he knows MPD officers 2016 killing of Alton Sterling can sue whether Doe’s arguments were valid. the event. who’ve attended, although he did not one of the protest’s organizers on the “Our ruling at this point is not to say To the mayor’s knowledge, Minne- know exactly how many (KARE 11 asked grounds he acted negligently by leading that a finding of liability will ultimately apolis has become the first major police an MPD spokesperson how many offi- people to block a highway outside police be appropriate,” Jolly wrote. “We are department in the U.S to prohibit the cers have taken the training and whether headquarters. simply required to decide whether Of- training, which is not offered through the department has paid them to go in The officer, identified in court records ficer Doe’s claim for relief is sufficiently any official channel by Minneapolis the past, but he did not have that data). only as John Doe, had sued DeRay plausible.” Police but had been available to officers Specifics aside, Kroll said he does Mckesson, of Baltimore, and other pro- U.S. District Judge Brian Jackson had during their non-working hours. not believe the city has the right to ban testers who gathered as members of the ruled that Black Lives Matter was a Any outside use-of-force training officers from any training during their Black Lives Matter movement. A federal social movement and that Doe’s lawsuit must now be approved by ChiefMedaria off-duty hours. judge had thrown out Doe’s lawsuit, had no suitable target in that regard. The Arradondo. And Kroll vowed to discuss the new citing First Amendment rights and not- 5th Circuit agreed. “Fear-based trainings,” Frey said, policy during this year’s contract nego- ing Black Lives Matter was too loosely “The district court took judicial notice “violate the values at the very heart of tiations. organized to sue. that (Black Lives Matter) is a ‘hashtag’ community policing.” “For them to blanket limit it, I think In a ruling Wednesday evening, the and therefore an ‘expression’ that lacks Frey specifically mentioned “Killol- it’s illegal,” Kroll said. “If not, it’s a labor 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the capacity to be sued,” the judges said. ogy,” led by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and issue.” Doe should be able to argue that Mckes- A Baton Rouge police officer shot often used in tandem with another well- Retired Minneapolis Police Sgt. son didn’t exercise reasonable care in Sterling, who was armed, outside a Baton known trainer named Lt. Jim Glennon of Michael Quinn, who has taught law leading protesters onto Airline Highway, Rouge convenience store in 2016 after Calibre Press. They have trained thou- enforcement for four decades and once setting up a confrontation with police being summoned to the store. Sterling’s sands of law enforcement officers and led the Minneapolis Police Academy, in which Doe was injured by a thrown death set off days of protests, includ- military members, providing courses also questioned whether the mayor and concrete block. ing the July 9, 2016, protest on Airline they claim help officers identify threats police administration could ban accred- Mckesson, reached Thursday for Highway outside the Baton Rouge Police and balance their use of force. ited off-duty training. comment, said “I’m disappointed and Department headquarters. Doe was The training has come under scrutiny, However, Quinn said he is no fan of troubled by the 5th Circuit’s reversal among the officers at the scene to arrest however, for teaching tactics some deem the “Killology”-type training, which he of the district court decision. I am cur- protesters after they failed to clear the as overly-aggressive. In Minnesota, the said sends the wrong message to law rently exploring my legal options and roadway. training became intertwined with a par- enforcement officers by enhancing their will respond formally soon.” Doe’s According to the 5th Circuit, Doe ticularly high-profile case: The shooting perceptions of fear. lawyer Donna Grodner called the rul- was struck in the head and suffered the death of Philando Castile during a traffic “You end up in this hyper-vigilant ing “a stand-up victory for the Baton loss of teeth, a jaw injury, a brain injury, stop three years ago. St. Anthony police mode all the time, Quinn said. “If you Rouge PD.” a head injury, lost wages, “and other officer Jeronimo Yanez, who killed Cas- fear for your life on every little startling Circuit Judge E. Grady Jolly, writing compensable losses.” tile, had participated in “The Bulletproof moment in this job, you’re in the wrong for a unanimous three-judge panel, Warrior” course in 2014. job.” said, “Mckesson should have known Follow Joe Gyan Jr. on Twitter, Lt. Bob Kroll, the president of the Po- that leading the demonstrators onto a @JoeGyanJr. lice Officers Federation of Minneapolis, From kare11.com busy highway was most nearly certain Page 20 POA Journal May 2019 Employers Exposed When Women’s Safety Equipment Doesn’t Fit April 4, 2019 have complained about a lack of ac- ments, she said. of the Fraternal Order of Police, which cess to safety items. Many are forced to However, United Steelworkers mem- represents more than 300,000 U.S. law The military has been asking for wear ill-fitting harnesses, hard hats, fall ber Katrina Fitzgerald said she asked her enforcement officers. equipment sized to the female body protection, and gloves, said Abby Ferri, union to bargain with their employer for But the National Women’s Law Center since 1978. Last month, an advisory a workplace safety professional who the required, properly fitting uniforms said most lawsuits have involved female panel on women in the Armed Forces heads the Women In Safety Excellence for the women at the Ohio steel plant police officers claiming they weren’t made that request again. common interest group at the American where they worked. provided with appropriately fitting “Poorly fitting equipment is a lead- Society of Safety Professionals. Finding such gear for women in the bulletproof vests to wear during their ing cause of injury in servicemembers,” Ill-fitting gear can pose a range of steel industry is an “absolute problem,” pregnancy, said Martin, the general a March Defense Advisory Committee safety risks by snagging on ladders and she said. counsel and vice president for education on Women in the Services annual report exposing the body to hazards. Compa- Fitzgerald’s employer required all and workplace justice at NWLC. reads. Given that most traditional equip- nies that don’t address the issue also risk workers uniforms resistant to electrical This is where employers could face ment was designed to fit men, “women losing workers they try hard to attract discharges. The cut of the uniform was liability for not providing proper safety are the most likely to suffer from injuries and retain. one-size-fits-all and became a safety gear to workers. as a result of incorrectly fitting gear,” the “One thing we have seen is that if hazard for anyone with thighs and hips, The American Civil Liberties Union report says. an employer didn’t respond to the re- she said. filed a lawsuit in September 2017 against And recently, the National Aero- quests” for properly fitting equipment, “The uniforms were high-rise pants, the Frankfort Police Department in nautics and Space Administration was the worker would exit that workplace, so it was like a second bra for me. The Frankfort, Ill., after the department forced to reassign one female astronaut Ferri said in a phone interview. waist of the pants reached to my chest,” refused to provide a pregnant worker on the International Space Station, Providing protective gear that fits fe- and the crotch of the uniform hit the with protective gear that would fit her thereby canceling the first all-female male bodies is just one part of achieving knees, she said. changing body, including a properly space walk, due to the lack of spacesuits equality for women at work, said Emily In the end, after bargaining with the sized bulletproof vest. The department sized to females on board. Martin with the National Women’s Law union, the company decided it was too denied her requests to carry some of her The most recent data from the Bureau Center. costly to get gender-specific uniforms equipment in her pockets and vest to of Labor Statistics show that women “Making sure women can do the job and scrapped the plan. lessen the strain on her abdomen caused make up more than 47 percent of the safely is an important part of making “In all fairness, employers that need by her 25-pound duty belt. The case is U.S. workforce. Even though they’re still sure women feel they are welcome on these uniforms are lacking even in the ongoing. more likely to work in education, health the job,” she said. Fixing this problem options” for different sizes, Fitzgerald In another case out of the Eastern care, and the service industry, a growing is “a symbol of normalizing women in said. “This begs the question of why District of Louisiana in 2015, a black fe- number are in construction and manu- this work.” aren’t these manufacturing companies male worker claimed that her employer, facturing, unions representing these supplying these sizes.” Bollinger Shipyards Inc., failed to to workers report. Are Unions Behind? A representative from the Interna- provide her adequately sized personal As more women enter male-domi- Bloomberg Law data show that more tional Brotherhood of the Teamsters said protective equipment, constituting gen- nated fields, the supply of appropriate, than 330 union contracts in the last five “this issue hasn’t been a concern to us.” der discrimination in violation of Title and necessary, safety gear—or personal years included provisions on personal “That’s not to say that there have not VII and Section 1981. She lost her gender protective equipment—in women’s sizes protective equipment, but of those con- been times when equipment or uni- discrimination claim. hasn’t always caught up with the chang- tracts, none included language covering forms have been large for women,” said There’s even more exposure if, as a ing workplace. gender-specific gear. spokeswoman Kara Deniz. “It’s a matter result of ill-fitting gear, women can’t do Not providing adequate protection Rhonda Rogers, director of the wom- of making sure that the sizing is avail- their jobs, Martin said. to workers exposes employers to reten- en’s and human rights wing of the In- able from manufacturers, but it hasn’t “That should motivate employers tion issues as well as sex discrimination ternational Association of Machinists, been a problem to obtain it.” to find a solution, whether that means claims, safety professionals tell Bloom- said management often is willing to an alternative supplier or saying to the berg Law. provide the right-sized protective gear Risk for Employers supplier you have a problem and you’re for their workers. The union never had Getting properly fitting uniforms creating a problem for me,” she said. One Step Toward Equality to negotiate for that to be included in a for female police officers was more of a Female workers in industries like oil contract, which is likely why it wouldn’t problem in the 1990s than it is today, said From The Daily Labor Report and gas, construction, and machining appear in collective bargaining agree- Chuck Canterbury, national president Shortage of Fairbanks Police Department Officers is Growing

April 17, 2019 “It’s a nationwide problem, and we after year seven were only given as part “It wasn’t like they left and just came just are trying to do the best we can with of contract updates. back,” she said. A growing shortage of officers at the recruitment,” McCulloch said. Shortages at Fairbanks Police Depart- FPD officers who recruit a lateral hire Fairbanks Police Department is expected “There’s going to need to be some ment have also prompted the city to offer are also eligible for $5,000 bonuses. to have imminent but unknown reper- creative ideas in order to get folks here.” bonuses for lateral-hire recruits, mean- Because of dispatch shortages at the cussions on patrols and operations. Retiring officers are expected to have ing they have credentials recognized Emergency Communications Center, That’s according to Fairbanks Com- a large impact on patrols and opera- by the Alaska Police Standard Council. the council is considering an ordinance munications Director Teal Soden, who tions because patrol officers will need FPD offers a one-time bonus to of- that would offer a $15,000 bonus for lat- detailed the effect of unfilled openings to be promoted to fill those supervisory ficers that join the force if they meet the eral hires that meet Dispatch Academy in conjunction with anticipated retire- positions. APSC standards. Four officers have been qualifications. ments. Soden stated it’s difficult to immedi- given a $20,000 bonus, and one received The ordinance, which is up for second The department has 46 authorized ately understand the impact of retiring a $5,000 bonus in the earlier stages of the reading at the council’s April 22 meet- and commissioned officers, including officers because it will depend on how program, said Human Resources Direc- ing, states that three vacancies are in the chief, all supervisors and detectives. and when promotions are given. tor Angela Foster-Snow. dispatch and that it costs a minimum Seven positions are unfilled, but that A dedicated downtown patrol is not Of the five officers who have received of $18,562 to send an employee through number will grow this spring and sum- currently in the plans for this summer, lateral hire bonuses, two had previously the academy. mer as four officers, including chief Eric but Deputy Chief Dan Welborn is “work- worked at FPD, but Foster-Snow said Jewkes, are expected to retire. ing on a plan to try and have a guy go they had been off the force for some time. From The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner “Eleven positions out of 46 is very down there a lot,” Soden said. significant, and the situation is definitely Staff shortages at FPD are not a new one that the community should be pay- problem. In 2016, then-police chief Ran- ing attention to,” Soden stated via text dall Aragon said the department was message Thursday. “in crisis mode” because of an officer In Memoriam… Additionally, the officers expected to shortage. The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in the leave hold supervisory roles with ranks Chief Jewkes in 2017 speculated that line of duty in the month of May of … of sergeant or above. the force wouldn’t be fully staffed until 2006: Sergeant Darryl Takeo Tsujimoto, heart attack during “We’re losing some very highly 2020. At the time the department was training exercise. experienced guys and we don’t expect also down 11 officers. to fill all the positions,” Soden said via FPD may have one less recruit imped- 1969: Officer Joseph Brodnik, killed by a gang of burglary suspects. telephone. iment moving forward. After years of 1955: Officer Henry J. Eidler, killed in auto collision. Four of the expected 11 vacancies will court battles, the Fairbanks City Council remain unfunded through at least 2019 in March approved a contract with the 1916: Sergeant John J. Moriarty, shot and killed by counterfeiter. under terms of a new three-year contract union representing police and dispatch 1916: Officer Peter Hammond, shot by homicide suspect. approved in March. for the first time since 2013. 1913: Officer Byron C. Wood, shot during burglary investigation. Soden said seven of the vacancies can The contract increased the city’s be filled. contribution to monthly health care Learn more about San Francisco’s Finest who died in the line of duty: Police spokeswoman Yumi McCull- premiums and created pay raises for Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page at och noted that officer shortages are not officers between years eight and 20 at www.odmp.org/agency/3445-san-francisco-police-department-california exclusive to FPD. the department. Previously, pay raises Read Men of Courage, by Captain Thomas G. Dempsey (retired) May 2019 POA Journal Page 21 Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association P.O. Box 4247, San Rafael, CA 94913-4247 u Telephone 415.681.3660 u Established 1878

Tuesday April 9, 2019 Reyes, James Riordan, Angela Rouede, the motion. The motion passed without your vote will count. Each member will Gregory Salcedo, Benjamin Santana, objection. receive a letter containing our proposed The Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid As- Mark Stull, Jennifer Thompson, Timo- changes, a ballot, and the return enve- Report of Visiting Committee: No sociation of the San Francisco Police De- thy Whatley, Mark Williams, Michael lope. The WOAA Constitution and By- report this month. partment held their monthly meeting on Wolf. The listed names were provided Laws re-write has been in progress for Tuesday April 9, 2019. The meeting was by Treasurer Taylor to President Ray Report of Trustees: We received the five years. We believe the changes are held at 850 Bryant Street, room #150 in Kane who, per WOAA Constitution sad news of the passing of our following necessary to stay current with today’s San Francisco, California, at 1230 hours. Article III, Section 3, declared the 2019 members: demands and political climate. Please unpaid members as suspended from the review the content and return your bal- Roll Call: President Ray Kane, Secre- Thomas Easton, age 89: Thomas benefits and privileges of the Associa- lot vote in the self-addressed/metered tary Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean James Easton was born in New York, tion. Secretary McDonough shall notify envelope. Sally Foster has endured five Taylor, Trustees Al Luenow, Ryan Walsh, New York. Tom was listed as a Shipping the suspended member(s) in writing. years of challenges to complete this very Louis Barberini, and Leroy Lindo, and Supervisor prior to entering the San The WOAA, primarily Bookkeeper demanding assignment. Bookkeeper Sally Foster were present. Francisco Police Department on April Sally Foster, Secretary McDonough, Vice President Jim O’Meara and Trustee 16, 1952. Tom graduated from the Police Old Business: See Report of Special and Treasurer Taylor have gone to great Rob Forneris were excused. Academy and was transferred to Tara- Committee. lengths to contact our membership val Police Station on May 26, 1952. Tom Approval of the Minutes: Trustee regarding accurate mailing addresses. New Business: No report this month. transferred to Northern Police Station Al Luenow made a motion to approve We have received a great majority of on August 31, 1953. Tom was promoted Good of the Order: No report this the minutes from our March 2019 meet- assistance from retired Captain and to the rank of Sergeant on February 11, month. ing. Trustee Leroy Lindo seconded the now the POA Defense Administrator 1970. There is no record of Tom leaving motion. The motion passed without Paul Chignell. We have made great Adjournment: President Kane led our Northern Station after his promotion. objection. strides in updating the addresses of our Board in a moment of silence for all our Tom retired after 27 years with a service membership. The effort was not 100% members who have passed away. Presi- Receiving Applications; Suspen- pension on September 17, 1979. Tom wore successful. Our letters of Suspension and dent Kane scheduled our next meeting sions and Reinstatements: President Star #1582. On February 16, 1961 Tom ar- Separation are often returned unsigned for Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 1230 hours. Ray Kane will respond to the San rested suspects for Robbery with a Knife in the mail. This percentage of returned The meeting will be held at the Hall Francisco Regional Police Academy to at a Motel, and was subsequently award- mail is due to incorrect addresses, and of Justice 850 Bryant Street, room #150 present our membership to the 263rd ed a 2nd grade Medal of Valor. Tom also a member or members refusing to sign in San Francisco, California. President Recruit Class. The following dropped received Commendations for his part in for certified mail. The following names Kane adjourned the meeting. members have paid their dues and fines, the arrests of Auto Theft suspects (1960), are from returned letters of our yearly and submitted a Doctor’s note of good and Burglary suspects (1965). To All Members: Any WOAA mem- billing. The names are listed above in health: Ray Carlson, Alexis Goldner, ber can access a new beneficiary form the suspension content. Due to no 2019 Timothy Simmons, age unknown: Mark Lundin, and Darryl Rodgers. All from our website at sfwidowsnandorphans. dues payment, the members are now Timothy Louis Simmons was born in four dropped members were reinstated org. Click on RESOURCES and the access suspended. If any member has a cor- Marrero, Louisiana. Tim was a park- and are in good standing. The following the form through the link. rect address or contact number, please ing control employee prior to entering members failed to pay their 2019 dues by contact the member and advise them Law Enforcement. Tim joined the San Please complete the form with all the required date of March 31, 2019: Eric to contact us regarding their dues and Francisco Police Department on October your contact information and your Altorfer, Michael Androvich, Marsha status. The members with returned bill- 16, 1966 and was assigned to Star #1411. designated beneficiary. Please sign and Ashe, Raymond Austin, Jill Brophy, ing are Arthur Conger, Fabian Fowler, Tim worked the following assignments date the form and send it to our address Reese Burrows, Derek Byrne, Robert Ian D. Goold, Theodore Mullin, Mark during his 25 year career: Richmond Po- at P.O. Box 4247, San Rafael, Calfornia, Cebalo, Michael Celis, Clodagh Coles, Stull, and Timothy Whatley. lice Station (January 30, 1967), Southern 94913-4247. We express our thanks and Arthur Conger, Timothy Connell, The following Separated Members Police Station (November 13, 1967), City gratitude each month to the following Walter Cuddy, Rain Daugherty, James certified mail was returned without Prison (January 2, 1970), Intelligence people: retired San Francisco Police DeMartini, Sean Doherty, Christo- signature. If any member has a contact (March 7, 1977), Gang Task Force (Sep- Department Captain and current POA pher Downing, Duncan Duffin, Scott number or address for the following tember 13, 1977), Intelligence (August Defense Administrator Paul Chignell, Edwards, Albert Fernandez, Emily dropped member(s), please contact 9, 1978). Tim was appointed to Assis- Retired San Francisco Police Lieutenant Fields, Malcolm Fong, Fabian Fowler, them, or us regarding their dropped tant Inspector on November 19, 1982. and the host of the Gold Country Reaper Jason Fox, Joshua Fry, William Garcia, status. The separated members are Tim retired with a service pension on. Website, Retired San Francisco Police David Gin, Ian D. Goold, Russell Gor- the following: Joseph Filamor, Robert August 16, 1991. Tim received a Depart- Sergeant and the current and long stand- don, James Gratz, John Greenwood, Glenn, Gregory Hicks, Roger Peters, ment Commendation for assisting in the ing editor of the POA Journal Ray Shine, William Griffin, James Jones, Jody Michael Phillips, and Justin Webster. rescue of a drowning man on February retired San Francisco Police Sergeant Kato, Harry Keenan Jr., Belinda Kerr, Communications and Bills: Treasurer 17, 1970. Rachael Kilshaw and Risa Tom of the Mary Kilgariff-Weese, Sidney Laws, Dean Taylor read aloud the bills, and Police Commission Office, David Ng of Dean Lee, Michael S. Lee, Bryan Lujan, Report of Special Committee: Book- the payouts to the beneficiaries of passed Personnel, and the men and women of Edouard Marchand, Graham Mat- keeper Sally Foster reported that voting members Rich Arambula, Mike Byrne, Traffic Command who graciously afford thews, Justin McCall, Richard Miller, packets will be mailed out containing Ed Packard, Peter Willams, and Don us a location for our meetings and files. Theodore Mullin, Kevin Needham, proposed changes of the Constitution Wilson. Trustee Ryan Walsh made a Mark J. McDonough, Jordan Oryall, Michaerl Palada, Brian and By-Laws along with a ballot. Please motion to pay all bills and beneficiary WOAA Secretary Peagler, Morgan Petiti, Barbara Pinelli, read the instructions carefully so that payouts. Trustee Lou Barberini seconded Kevin Rector, Darby Reid, Richard

The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, non- Deaths sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons:

DOREEN CARROLL WILLIAM “Bill” MOTT Age 56, Retired SFPD Age 86, Retired SFPD Died April 13, 2019 Died April 3, 2019 Notified by C. Bates Notified by E. Pryal

KIPPIE LOCATI TIMOTHY L. SIMMONS Age Unknown, Retired SFPD Age 83, Retired SFPD Died April 2019 Died March 10, 2019 Notified by R. LaPrevotte Notified by C. Bates

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He began cover- Perhaps because Ted Williams, one of pitchers felt the need to find new weap- ing baseball as a teenager, interviewing the greatest hitters of all time, called the ons. This chapter discusses not only how players for a homemade magazine that slider, “ the greatest pitch in baseball. effective the pitch was, and how it came was featured in The New Easy for a pitcher to learn to be outlawed, but also how players York Times. He attended and control.” Williams be- and managers viewed, and continue to what they throw is self-defined as one Vanderbilt University on a lieved the popularity of the view, cheating versus finding an edge to type of pitch, but other pitchers would Grantland Rice-Fred Rus- slider helped drive aver- help win games. It is a fascinating look call it something else. Sometimes it’s just sell Sports Writing Schol- ages down. at human nature. physiology. Having larger hands make arship. He held internship Mr. Kepner spent quite The last chapter deals with The Cut- some pitches easier to throw. A farm in- positions at the Washington a bit of time here in San ter: At the End, It Will Move. According jury to Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown, Post and the Boston Globe. He Francisco. He features to the author, over the years one pitch or left him with only three fingers on what covered the California An- quotes from current Giants’ another becomes the predominant pitch would become his pitching hand. The gels and the Seattle Mari- pitchers, such as Madison in the Major Leagues, due to great suc- hand more closely resembled a claw ners prior to joining The Bumgarner and, retired cess by one or more pitchers using it ef- than a human hand, but it also gave him Times. From 2000 to 2002 he pitcher, turned announcer, fectively. There are two facets discussed a naturally unusual spin and movement covered the New York Mets Mike Krukow. But, he also about that phenomenon. The first is, that that other pitchers lacked. and in 2002 was assigned has quotes from numerous great pitchers sometimes the popular pitch of the time the New York Yankees. Since 2010 he has Therein lies a bigger point. Pitches who are no longer in the game or with us. seems to cause more injuries to pitchers’ been the national baseball writer for The have not always had names. Many pitch- arms. The split-finger fastball, the curve, Times. Mr. Kepner published, The Phillies Every chapter has its value and high ers just discovered ways to make the ball even the sinker (also referred to as a Experience: A Year by Year Chronicle of the points, but I would like to address a move in unexpected directions and at two-seam fastball) all have accumulated Philadelphia Phillies in 2013. He clearly couple for this review. The chapter about different speeds, all in an effort to keep critics who claim they cause injuries. The knows a lot about baseball. The Screwball is subtitled The Sasquatch hitters off-balance and unsuccessful in author points out, however, that there of Baseball. It was of great interest to me getting on base. A retired pitcher, who I recently attended a San Francisco is a difference of opinions about the for a personal reason. My father-in-law, was recently selected to be in the Hall of Giants game at the newly named Oracle rate of injuries and the causes of them. “Snooks” Carroll, played for the Mission Fame, Mike Mussina, is quoted as say- Park. It is still a wonderful place to As a result of the great success that the Reds in 1929. My wife Laura and I have ing, “ I was out there making stuff up as I spend an afternoon and not too much recently retired relief pitcher, Mariano a framed photograph of that team on went, just trying to get guys out.” Serious has changed, with the exception of an Rivera, had with a cut fastball, this pitch our wall. Standing in the back row is a baseball fans will likely enjoy this book, extremely large scoreboard behind the has become the pitch that many pitchers broad-shouldered pitcher who is now but Kepner provides a nice history of the centerfield wall. It is immense. I won- want to learn and have in their arse- in the Hall of Fame, Carl Hubbell. Hub- game and touches on some big changes dered if it was a distraction to a batter nal. The second salient point, which is bell is a large part of the chapter on the in American history that will interest in the box. It is full of information, some brought up throughout the book, is that screwball because he is still identified as even the most casual of fans. Occasion- of which was new. For the first time that not everyone defines a pitch in the same the pitcher who threw it with the most ally sports books will do that and this is I can remember the scoreboard prints way. Many pitchers acknowledge that success. There are photos available of one of those publications. out what type of pitch was thrown after Hubbell finishing the pitch where you every pitch. The names of such pitches can see how far over-pronated his hand are familiar to baseball fans, such as is, and in the opposite direction. The “slider,” “curve,” “cutter,” etc. The prob- Police Overtime lore continues about how Hubbell’s arm lem for many, however, is what exactly was permanently turned in the opposite is the definition of each of those names? direction for the rest of his life. When Plummets Under New The author does a splendid job trying to asked about it later, Hubbell pointed out describe each of those pitches and gives that this was during the Great Depres- the reader a history of origin and a recap Scheduling System sion and people were happy to do what of pitchers who were well-known for was required to eat. April 17, 2019 the previous three-shift schedule in 2021 their mastery of one or the other of those if town officials determine that the new pitches. In doing so, he brings to life the The chapter on The Spitball reveals The Verona Police Department schedule is not beneficial. long history of baseball and entertains how baseball in the early years was very switched from eight-hour shifts to “It’s the most efficient way of man- the reader with some great stories about much different than the game we watch 12-hour shifts at the start of the year, power allotment,” says VPD Chief some colorful and highly successful today. Home runs were rare, gambling and the change has sharply cut police Christopher Kiernan. “Full squads will players. In fact, Mr. Kepner includes was prevalent, and the spitball was le- overtime. At the Town Council meeting provide better coverage for proactive pa- comments and insights from twenty-two gal. As described by players from that on Monday night, Township Manager trol and more opportunities for details,” members of the Baseball Hall of Fame. era, the ball was covered with tobacco Matt Cavallo said that officer overtime which are assignments such as traffic juice, licorice, scuffs, stains of all types. Each chapter is dedicated to one pitch. has fallen by 81% in 2019, compared to posts and community policing. the same period last year. Dispatcher “My officers are a dedicated group overtime has been similarly reduced. who are committed to Verona and the In its new contract, the VPD agreed to residents they serve,” adds Kiernan. switch to a so-called Pitman schedule. “I think their willingness to enter into Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) It splits a workforce into four crews, this new schedule agreement is another which work either a day-time or night- testament to that commitment.” BSU: (415) 837-0875 Fax: (415) 392-6273 time 12-hour shift in a rotation of two While the Pitman schedule is reduc- Confidential e-mail: [email protected] shifts on/two off, followed by three ing what had been one of the main on/two off, and then two on three off. pressure points on Verona’s municipal Each crew now includes a lieutenant, a budget, not all the savings will fall to SERVICES: sergeant, four officers and a dispatcher. the bottom line. That’s because two of- Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) The officers work more hours over the ficers did so well on the recent police Contact DOC - 24 hour response (415) 553-1071 two-week Pitman cycle, which reduces exam that they are being promoted to *** their overtime, but they have every other lieutenant, and one made a substantial Work Related Trauma weekend off. In the previous system, the jump in pay grade. Stress Unit Alcohol/Substance Abuse Support officers were split between three shifts The town manager and the Town that covered 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 Council have been working to cut over- *** p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and they got a time in all areas of municipal govern- Catastrophic Illness Program weekend off only every six weeks. ment. A government reorganization *** “In a department as small as Verona’s, measure approved in February 2018 MHN: Your free outpatient mental health benefit we did not have the manpower to sup- redefined the structure and duties of (800) 535-4985, company code SFPD port the schedule we were working,” employees from the township admin- says Cavallo, who along with Township istration to the municipal court. Verona MEMBERS: Attorney Brian Aloia negotiated the new spent $558,000 for overtime in 2018, Sgt. Maura Pengel (415) 653-6413 Sgt. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 contract with the police union. Verona down from $795,000 for 2015. was one of the last towns in Essex Coun- Officer Dennis Rodelas (415) 660-8664 ty to not be on a Pitman schedule. Under From myveronanj.com the police contract, Verona can revert to May 2019 POA Journal Page 23 School Shootings Draw Attention to Officers’ Mental Health April 18, 2019 Whitus, who added some officers would mediately after mass shootings. But a legal point of view or even from sort ask him, “What’s it going to take before researcher Michele Galietta, an associate of a system’s point of view within the LITTLETON, CO — The first SWAT you crack?” psychology professor at John Jay College department of dealing with it,” Brown team members to see the horror in the “My response is, ‘I will never crack. of Criminal Justice, said those meetings said. “Those officers who responded to Columbine High School library had No matter what happens, no matter what should instead take place months later to that call should have immediately been to step around bodies and ignore a I see, no matter what I do, I will never see how an officer is doing after return- put out on leave to get immediate aid to wounded student’s plea for help as they crack,’” Whitus said of his attitude at ing to a normal routine. Studies show deal with the aftereffects of what they searched for shooters they didn’t know the time. He thought seeing a therapist getting back to a normal routine after a saw.” had already died by their own hands. “would have been my own weakness.” traumatic event helps with overcoming Newtown Police Department Lt. As member Grant Whitus put it, Whitus stayed on the team but didn’t the potential for lasting effects, she said. Aaron Bahamonde said mental health officers carried something home with escape unscathed — he was divorced Meanwhile, the International Asso- care policies and practices were in place them that day, a level of trauma and a within a year as he dove into rebuild- ciation of Chiefs of Police said in March at the time of the shooting, and they sense of futility that stayed with them ing the team and changing how the it is in the early stages of developing were boosted afterward. They include for years and may have contributed to department responds to active shooter policies for police departments for making counselors available for of- the team’s demise. situations. providing psychological care following ficers and for “group sit-downs” after “It was just beyond anything I’d ever He rose to become head of the team, “critical incidents.” A voluntary accredi- traumatic events, along with working thought I’d see in my career,” he said of but then tragedy struck again in 2006 tation organization, the Commission with mental health providers to identify the 1999 shooting that left 12 students when members responded to a shooting on Accreditation for Law Enforcement officers at risk. and a teacher dead and remains locked at Platte Canyon High School in the town Agencies, offers a standard for employee Bahamonde said there’s a “blank in the nation’s memory. “So many chil- of Bailey, southwest of Denver. A man assistance programs that include peer- check” for officers to get the services dren were dead.” entered the school, took several female to-peer counseling and confidential they need. “We’re not going to sweep it Amid the emotional toll of what it ex- students hostage and sexually assaulted therapy. under the rug,” he said. perienced, the Jefferson County Regional them, then fatally shot one student and School shootings can be particularly Whitus now lives in Lake Havasu SWAT team began to fall apart. By 2002, himself as SWAT officers moved in. hard to cope with. City, Arizona, but still works to prevent only three of its 10 members remained. After that, there was another exodus “The more severe the violence, the school shootings through a business that The others were reassigned or left the from the SWAT team, with eight of the more innocent the victim and the more places armed security guards in private department. 12 sheriff’s department members leav- the officers feel that they were helpless schools. He also operates a security com- On the 20th anniversary of Colum- ing — including Whitus — over the next to respond — and maybe just sheer pany for marijuana businesses. bine, the effects of trauma and turmoil three years. body count as a fourth ingredient — He said he’d like to see all officers experienced by law enforcement authori- Also with the team that day was Al that’s going to produce a perfect storm exposed to traumatic situations undergo ties who respond to school shootings Joyce, a post-Columbine recruit who of demoralization, anger and despair,” mandatory counseling, which would are still largely unknown. Experts say volunteered 500 hours in a year as a re- said Laurence Miller, a clinical forensic give those who need it a chance to get agencies are reluctant to let researchers serve officer to get hired with the Golden and police psychologist in Boca Raton, therapy without stigma, since everybody interview officers and dredge up poten- Police Department west of Denver. Florida. would be required to participate. tially painful memories. Joyce was among the members who Beyond post-traumatic stress, second- That might help prevent future SWAT Many officers also view seeking stormed the classroom and saw the guessing about a department’s response teams from falling apart like his did — psychiatric help as a sign of weakness aftermath. It wasn’t long before the and other factors can cause turmoil twice. — particularly in elite units like SWAT nightmares began and he started drink- within law enforcement agencies. Meanwhile, researchers say a new — and see their own mental health as ing heavily to avoid them. He ended up After the Marjory Stoneman Douglas generation of police officers is rising to secondary when civilians suffer grave leaving the SWAT team, divorcing his High School shooting that left 17 dead leadership positions, which is starting to loss. wife and withdrawing from the world. in February 2018, Florida’s governor change attitudes toward mental health. “That’s what they signed up for, right? “I wanted to just shut down, turn off,” removed Broward County Sheriff Scott Organizations such as Blue H.E.L.P., To deal with this violence and see these he said. “It didn’t work out so well.” Israel for his alleged failure to properly which tracks police officer suicide, violent outcomes,” said labor attorney By 2013, he was out of law enforce- train his deputies on how to respond to have started to advocate for better Eric Brown, who handles cases for ment and homeless. He moved back to active shooters, tactics changed because mental health care for officers. One of Newtown, Connecticut, police officers. his parents’ home in Maine. He’s now of Columbine. Five of the department’s the group’s board members is a high- “So there’s not a lot of empathy for them in therapy and works a low-stress job top command staff resigned, some citing ranking member of the International when they show the signs of PTSD or as a cashier. Israel’s removal. Israel is appealing his Association of Chiefs of Police. other mentally disabling side effects.” Current Jefferson County Regional removal to the Florida Supreme Court. Since 2017, four states — Colorado, But attitudes are starting to change. A SWAT leadership declined to comment Six members of the Broward County Texas, Vermont, South Carolina — have group of global law enforcement admin- for this article. But Sgt. Sean Joselyn, SWAT team also left within a year, in- passed laws to extend workers’ com- istrators recently began work on a set of who was recruited by Whitus and was cluding its two top commanders, and pensation to first responders for mental uniform guidelines for psychological a member of the team at Platte Can- many were reassigned within the team, health issues such as PTSD, according care for SWAT teams and other officers yon, said attitudes had been changing according to documents released un- to the National Council of State Legisla- who respond to the worst of the worst because of Columbine. The team had der an Associated Press public records tures. Another five states — Alabama, carnage. “check-in” meetings in the months after, request. New Hampshire, Minnesota, Connecti- State legislatures also are taking note, but he doesn’t recall members talking After the 2012 Sandy Hook Elemen- cut and Florida — have legislation pend- with four states, including Colorado, about how they felt and doesn’t know tary School shooting where 20 children ing this year. About a dozen more con- recently passing laws to extend work- why so many left. and six adults died, more than a dozen sidered and rejected similar measures. ers’ compensation for mental health to Joselyn later held the post of team police officers took time off, and one was But barriers remain, including a police and other first responders. Colo- leader until being reassigned in 2017. He too traumatized to return to work. culture within some SWAT teams that rado officers were on heightened alert said he encourages openness and trains That Newtown, Connecticut, of- makes it taboo for members to talk just this week after a Florida teenager officers to consider post-traumatic stress ficer, Tom Bean, was diagnosed with to outsiders or even each other when who authorities say was obsessed with an injury that needs to be treated. post-traumatic stress disorder, and the they’re struggling. It’s a culture that the Columbine shooting made threats “I think it’s bigger than what we real- department agreed to pay him $380,000 Whitus admits he once contributed to. against the Denver area then died in an ize,” Joselyn said. after the police union and Brown, the la- “If they told me, I’d be like, ‘What’s apparent suicide after a manhunt. Part of the issue, experts say, is that bor attorney, took the case to arbitration. wrong with you? You’re a SWAT guy,’” After the 1999 attack in Littleton, mental health services and resources Brown said all the officers experi- he said. “So I’m part of the problem.” Jefferson County Regional SWAT team available to officers after traumatic enced post-traumatic stress, but the members went through a group debrief- events like school shootings vary widely department lacked proper procedures From The Associated Press via ing and were offered department-paid from police agency to police agency for dealing with it, especially with pro- KTAR.com therapy. But due to the stigma attached, across the U.S. viding paid time off. therapy wasn’t an accepted option, said Most provide stress debriefings im- “There was no process in place from

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Staff Report

Greetings from the SFPAL team. Our 60th Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala cel- ebrated last month was a huge success. officers and members of the community The event was sold out and a great time who volunteer their time to support our was had by all — and we have all of you youth. SFPAL catered dinner, and Chief to thank for that. Please visit our website Scott was on hand to present awards to a very long waiting list. All this is due to for more event pictures. Mayor London the following instructors: Gabriel Artiga, the hard work of these instructors. Super Breed, SFPD Chief William Scott, Tara Mike Trostel, Aaron Kornblith, Jason job and A BIG SFPAL THANK YOU to Moriarty, our emcee, and all of our hon- Hannon, Jared Berk, Dante Giovan- everyone who helps make this program orees, who have been instrumental to the nelli, and Stephen Kelly. This talented a great success. prosperity of our organization, made the group has built an environment that Prior to these events, our Cadet pro- event a great success and helped inspire has allowed kids to reach their goals gram held a wonderful night of training all of us for the years to come. and potentials. We can’t keep track of where we learned about Homicide and On April 22nd, the SFPAL Jiu-jitsu all the wonderful comments parents said goodbye to Cadet Lt. Dexter Cato. program celebrated its 2nd Anniversary. of the students make about this group Retired Sgt. Gianrico Pierucci (now an The program has been a success from the of instructors and about SFPAL. It’s the instructor at City College) was gracious start. The instructors are sworn police hottest ticket in town and we still have enough to teach our future crime fight- ers all about Homicide. He went over everything from the initial crime scene to the hours of follow-up investigation that goes on. The Cadets asked many questions and Sgt. Pierucci’s many sto- ries kept the night fun. Sgt. Pierucci also brought out some photos he had from his days of being a Cadet coordinator. The Cadets enjoyed this special treat and also Washington High School. He has hopes enjoyed seeing some familiar faces, in of becoming a police officer one day. cadet uniforms, who made it up to the Naim worked hard last summer and lost SFPD chain of command. a lot of weight. He has also been doing That night, we also took the time to well in our Sims training and recently say goodbye and thank you to Cadet Lt. scored 100% on his radio code test. All Dexter Cato. We had a pot luck dinner this has made Naim our PAL Shining and Commander Lazar presented Dex- Star of the month. Way to go, Naim, keep ter with an award. Dexter was a member up the great work! of the 6th SFPAL Cadet class, who has risen to the rank of Lieutenant and is Upcoming Events: now aging out of the program. He has Our Summer Cadet program registra- volunteered at many events and had a tion is now open, please visit our website good training attendance record. Dexter for more information and to register. is a student at U.C. Berkeley and will be Applications are due May 6th so don’t spending the next few months studying delay and register today. in Europe. We will miss you, Dexter, best Our 49ers Football and Cheer pro- of luck. Go discover the world and make gram is preparing for another success- us proud! ful season. Registration for our free program to come soon. Our Annual In the Spotlight: Golf Tournament at Crystal Springs Golf We would like to recognize one of our Course will take place on September Cadets this month, Naim Nash. Naim 19th, 2019. Registration coming soon. was a member of the 9th SFPAL Summer Please contact our office for sponsor- Cadet class and is a student at George ship information. Page 26 POA Journal May 2019 Sports

some updates on the SF Police Softball ing a good job manning the infield for League that has finally been able to pro- Southern B run by Colin Patino. Com- Nick’s Notes ceed after heavy rains recently. He said mish Worrell wants to thank all the team By Nick Shihadeh, that so far Southern A (with standouts managers for paying their league fees in Journal Sports Editor Dave O’Keefe and Anthony Scafani) and a timely manner which hasn’t been the Bocce Ball In North Beach Park/Taraval (with standouts Dustin case over the years. It’s one less thing “Moose” Coulclough and Chris Dami- for him to worry about while running CHECK IT OUT: The Fourth Annual cas) are undefeated so far at 3-0 a piece the league. Bocce Ball Classic fundraising tourna- at the writing of this column. Worrell This and That ment to help raise money for The Seals also said not to count out the Mission Check out the flyers in this same traveling softball team took place on Diablos who feature Pat “How Do You sports section about sporting events Sunday, March 31st at Joe Dimaggio Like My Shirt” Cummins, Paul “The coming up: there is the George Brown Playground in North Beach. It was a Franchise” McIntosh, and Glen “GW” Memorial ALS Classic taking place on beautiful day for bocce ball matches, Wilson. He also said not to ignore the Monday, June 17th at the Lake Merced and twelve teams came out to compete Bayview Pitbulls who feature Ray “Cle- Golf Club; there is the Emerald Society in what has turned out to be a popular mente” Biagini, Denis “Doc” O’Connor, Golf Tourney taking place on Monday, tourney set up by Kevin Worrell of Cen- Steve Filippi and Erick Solares. He said July 8th at the Crystal Springs Golf tral Station. those two teams should be in it up until Course; and, there is the Emerald Society Each team was guaranteed two the end and to not even discount his own Sporting Clays event taking place on games and there was a lot of fierce team: the Central Diners who feature Thursday, May 30th at the Wing and Bar- competition over a long day of “fun in Nick “NB Jr” Stewart, Mitch “Mitchelob” rel Ranch in Sonoma. Get all the details the sun.” After it was all said and done, Rowen, Eric “Snatch” Barreneche, and of these key events and we’ll hopefully it was the team titled Go Balls Deep Brett Montague. see you there. that won the whole thing. This team through every year as usual with lots of I was told that Adam Choy has made That’s all for now…..Stay well and safe consisted of Dave “Claw” Coulclough, coffee and a donation to the cause). a return to softball after a long respite and So See Ya next month….. Andrew “Drew” Lucas, Phil “Pip” I do have to say that an organization from the league. He has been seen do- Schmelzer(Claw’s brother-in-law), and that did not contribute to anything was Craig Haberlein(Claw’s buddy). To be- the San Francisco Rec and Park Depart- come the champs, they beat a very stingy ment. That is no surprise that there was team called The Wolf Pack which had the no love from them. When I ran the SF Po- likes of: Eric “Snatch” Barreneche, Kevin lice Softball League some years ago, Daly Daniele, Brendin Williams and Jimmy City’s Rec and Park Department treated Pucinelli on the squad. our league better than our own SF Rec Thanks go to sponsors for the tour- and Park who gouged us whenever they nament that included: Gino and Carlo could. This is most certainly not The City (Marco Rossi, Frank Rossi Jr, and Ron that I grew up in. Otherwise, kudos to Minolli), LaRocca’s Corner (Marty Kevin Worrell for doing a great job on Coyne and Mike Roddy) on Columbus this Bocce Ball event as a great time was St. for also contributing to the cause, Pic- had by all. colo Forno Restaurant also on Columbus St. (Guiseppe provided a wonderful Department Softball porchetta for lunch), and of course Caffe Softball Commish Kevin Worrell Triese (Faddy and Ida Zoubi) who come contacted me the other day to give me

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Tournament Coordinator Kevin Worrell prepares the porchetta for lunch.

The Bocce Group at Gino & Carlo.

Tournament Champions “Go Balls Deep”(Claw and Drew and Friends).

It was a beautiful day in North Beach for the 4th Annual Bocce Classic at Joe DiMaggio Playground.

Lynch’s Wankers:(L to R) Frank Olcomendy, Matt Nazar, Gaetano Acerra, and Kevin Lynch.

Ray “Clemente” Biagini (left) and Eric “Snatch” Barreneche pose with their favorite The Bocce Group at Larocca’s Corner. North Beach recycler: Soon Li. Page 28 POA Journal May 2019

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Join us and the World Champion San Francisco Giants on Thursday, July 18, 2019, for our Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Oracle Park San Francisco Giants vs. the New York Mets There will be a Pre-game Home Plate Memorial Tribute to Northern California Police Officers who have died in the line of duty with an on field Police Motor Escort and a flyover by Law Enforcement Air Units.

Seating is located throughout the Ball Park Tickets start at $25.00 and include a Giants Law and can be purchased directly from the Enforcement Duffel Bag giveaway and a hosted Tailgate San Francisco Police Officers Association Party at the Mariposa Yacht Club starting @ 3 pm Office located at 800 Bryant St. SF For additional information contact tel. #415.861.5060 Bob Guinan at [email protected]

Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the California Peace Officers Memorial and the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund

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