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Here We Go Again How AB 392 Will Endanger Law Enforcement In California

but that just did not happen last year. should actively resist law enforcement. is practical and can be applied in real life AB 931 never made it to the floor for a This has been publicly stated by elected encounters that peace officers deal with vote mainly due to the efforts of Law representatives in our own city govern- every day and not the fantasy world that Enforcement Associations and Chiefs ment. Clearly that is not how our justice some politicians are living in. Associations throughout California that system works and it only leads to physi- This measure focuses in on training, were able to shed light on the flaws of cal confrontation and injury. de-escalation, time and distance, and this bill to committee representatives. Law enforcement sat down with our mental health issues of those in distress Fast forward to February 2019 and legislators at many meetings prior to AB just to name a few. Many things that here we are again. Assemblyperson 392 being introduced but it became clear SFPD officers are already trained to do. Weber along with five other co-sponsors that we could not reach an agreement Law enforcement throughout our have introduced AB 392. This is nothing and we were too far apart on core issues. country have been begging for more more than a resurrection of or a “copy training for years but we are often shut and paste” of AB 931. down or dismissed. Why? Training cost AB 392 will change the “objectively “… we cannot money and it removes officers from their reasonable” standard established in assignments on the streets. But after a By Tony Montoya Graham v. Connor to a “necessary” stan- continue to save critical incident it often becomes clear SFPOA President dard that will be second guessed and that we are doing more with less, we “Monday morning quarterbacked” until lives if our own Last year, a bill was hastily intro- are forced into mandatory overtime to an officer is either criminally prosecuted duced in Sacramento by Assemblyper- lives and safety cover the understaffing in our agencies, for trying to save a life, including his/ son Shirley Weber (D) from San Diego. we have not received the most advanced her own, or dead because they hesitated That bill (AB 931) would have drastically are sacrificed.” training, and we are being pushed to or failed to react properly. Here are a few altered our profession as it applies to use our limits. alarming stats: of force and would have been in direct Saving lives has always been our As these competing measures make • Violent crime for every 100,000 Cali- conflict with a long established and often priority in law enforcement. The legisla- their way through hearings and commit- fornians rose 1.5% from 2016 to 2017. challenged United States Supreme Court tors are certainly with us on that, but we tees in Sacramento the POA, along with ruling in Graham v. Connor. • Officers assaulted in the line of duty cannot continue to save lives if our own our brother and sisters in law enforce- That bill was largely introduced based in California increased by 837 from lives and safety are sacrificed. ment in California, will be following on a single 2018 Officer Involved Shoot- 2016 to 2017. Law enforcement in California collec- this. When the time comes we may need ing (OIS) in Sacramento that was labeled • Nationwide assaults with firearms on tively decided to take a more reasonable to rally and make our voice heard in by some as controversial. Sadly, the law enforcement officers increased and logical approach. Working with As- Sacramento much like we did last year. legislators who introduced this bill and over 25% from 2016 to 2017. semblyperson Anna Caballero (D) from I thank you for that. If that time comes I those who signed on as supporters never Part of this increase has to do with a Salinas, a competing bill (SB 230) has intend to make that happen again and I reached out to us in law enforcement to pervasive attitude by offenders, which been introduced. This measure has al- will be seeking your help. fully understand the ramifications or is often promoted by some elected of- ready been endorsed and co-authored by United we shall prevail. Until then, impacts of such ill-conceived language. ficials, that those who commit crime over a dozen legislators. Why? Because it stay safe. Law Enforcement Associations throughout the state have always been willing and ready to meet with elected Assemblymember Cooper Issues Statement on officials to collaborate on bills and poli- cies that will save lives and protect all in California Appellate Court Ruling on Proposition 57 our community, including peace officers, Proposition 57, the California Parole for Non-Violent Criminals and Juvenile While Proposition Court Trial Requirements Initiative. The felon was convicted of stabbing 57 promised his girlfriend with a butcher knife, forcibly molesting his 11-year-old niece to keep violent and gang raping a 17-year-old pregnant teenager. offenders in It pains me to describe these offenses prison, the list of but it’s imperative that I do — because there is something grossly wrong with crimes considered current law pertaining to these offenses. Under Proposition 57, the courts have as non-violent is ruled that violent sexual offenders and Assemblymember Jim Cooper even a felon that stabbed his girlfriend is unimaginable. considered a non-violent criminal. February 7, 2019 This ruling marks the second time Victims’ rights groups and legal Forwarded to the Journal in the past year that a court has ruled experts all warned the initiative was by Martin Halloran that pedophiles and rapists will be too risky and would likely lead to the early release of some of society’s worst SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember considered for early release from prison criminals. The electorate was misled Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) released the (proponents promised voters this would and they will ultimately be the ones to following statement regarding a recent never happen) under the highly misrep- pay the price if we don’t start an honest ruling made by a California Appellate resented Proposition 57. conversation about the realities of the Judge on the early release of a violent While Proposition 57 promised to

Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, #882-320) (USPS CA impacts of Proposition 57. parolee: keep violent offenders in prison, the list This conversation is long overdue. “Last Thursday, a California Appel- of crimes considered as non-violent is It’s time for legislative leaders, criminal late judge ruled that a man originally unimaginable. The list includes pimping justice reform groups and public safety sentenced to 35 years to life in state pris- a child, beating a spouse and raping an experts to come together to address this on is now eligible for early release under unconscious or disabled person. issue.” Page 2 POA Journal March 2019 Minutes of the February 20, 2019, Board of Directors Meeting

Call to Order have appealed those decisions to the 13. President Montoya advised the next 20. Vice President Andreotti asked di- 1. Sergeant-at-Arms Tracy McCray California Court of Appeal. social event held by the POA will be rectors to advise him should you see called the meeting to order at 1204 7. President Montoya discussed the at the Valley Tavern on Wednesday, a limited watch due to details, special hours. next fight with AB 931 will now be March 13th, at 1700 hours at the Val- assignments, etc. ley Tavern. This affords members to 2. Sgt.-at-Arms Tracy McCray led the with AB 392, as Assemblymember meet with the Executive Board in Treasurer’s Report Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Shirley Weber has reintroduced the 21. Treasurer Perdomo indicated that the Tracy McCray asked for a moment bill with some changes in this year’s a more social setting. More details POA had spent 8.33% of this year’s of silence for our service men and version. will be released as we get closer to the event. budget through January 2019. women, as well as for law enforce- 8. President Montoya discussed the ment, who have lost their lives serv- issues with members and their 14. President Montoya advised that 22. President Montoya added that there ing our country and communities. vests involving a member of the there will be two General member- were unforeseen issues with the POA ship board meetings held. One in building that are in need of repair. Roll Call command staff. Apparently some members whose vest may have been May of this year and the other in Costs for these repairs are $180k. 3. Secretary Lobre conducted roll call. beyond the 5 year window were be- November. In addition, recent vandalism to 31 Board of Directors were present, ing instructed to fill out a new vest 15. President Montoya indicated that the the glass front door of the POA has 6 were excused. voucher. Some members were being Executive Board will be continuing prompted the POA to install security Presentation by Al Casciato told that since their vest had expired to make station visits to the various cameras around the building. stations and units within the depart- and Brian Stansbury of the that they could not be on the street New Business San Francisco Retirement Board until the new vests have been issued. ment. 23. Director Cronin indicated that some 4. Brian and Al discussed the pension The issue re this matter has appeared 16. President Montoya indicated the members from Northern had indi- system and indicated that it was to settle down for the time being. POA website is being improved, cated the possibility of having a full approximately 90% funded. Voya and requested members to share 9. President Montoya indicated there membership vote re a lawsuit over will be replacing Prudential in the photos of our members (which will was a new SRO non SFPD evaluation the recent promotions or lack of pro- next few months as the deferred form out at some stations. Initially be screened to determine if appro- compensation representative. The priate). motions. Concerns remain about the this form was being disseminated, process as a whole. No motions from fees that Voya will be charging will but has since been retracted. 17. President Montoya advised that the be slightly lower than Prudential. the Board were made at this time. 10. President Montoya advised the MOU construction on the old Paragon REMINDER to please update your 24. Director Hart inquired about the between the SFPD and District At- should be complete by the end of beneficiaries from when you came timeline and guidelines re Chief’s torney’s office regarding Officer March, early April, in time for the into the department. There was a baseball season. Reminder for mem- hearings, etc. brief discussion amongst the board Involved shootings or in custody deaths has been finalized. Language bers to contact an Executive Board Old Business members. member should they want to book is still being cleaned up. This was 25. None. Approval of January 2019 a multi-year process that appears a reservation for large groups and Board Minutes complete. Once the MOU has been also be able to receive a POA member Financial Requests 5. A motion to approve the January signed, it will be shared with the discount. The old Subway is in the 26. None 2019 meeting minutes was made membership. process of being converted into a Ge- lato shop due to open in late March. Adjournment by Director Lyons and seconded by 11. President Montoya discussed the 27. President Montoya adjourned the Director Laval. The minutes were tentative agreement with the Police Vice President’s Message meeting at 1338 hours. approved by unanimous vote. Commission regarding discipline 18. Vice President Andreotti reviewed President’s Message cases has been reached. Regarding the recent Department Bulletins Submitted by Matt Lobre 6. President Montoya discussed SB1421 major discipline cases, a member will regarding Body Worn Cameras with and the various litigation for various be able to appeal the Commission’s a reminder to please familiarize *These minutes will not be adopted by associations. Recently Contra Costa ruling to an administrative law judge yourself with the policy (Supervisors the Board of Directors until the next Gen- County police labor unions lost their (ALJ) to determine if the case was included). eral Membership meeting. Corrections and appeal in Superior Court. The State properly heard. 19. Vice President Andreotti reminded amendments might be made prior to a vote Attorney General is currently not 12. President Montoya addressed the directors that Supervisors obtain- to enter the minutes into the permanent applying the SB retroactively. LAPPL new POA App, which will be re- ing a public safety statement from a record. All corrections and/or amendments lost in Superior Court as well. Both leased next week for members to member, to please turn both cameras will be published in the succeeding issue of Contra Costa County and LAPPL load on their smart phones. off prior to obtaining the statement. the Journal.

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Chris Canning for Health Service Board

To: Active & Retired Members From: President Tony Montoya Two Health Service Board seats will become vacant on May 15, 2019, SFPOA Mobile App at the end of the term of two of the three elected members. Pursuant to To: Active Members the Charter and Sections 16.550-16.554 From: President Tony Montoya of the San Francisco Administrative Code, whenever the term of office of In an ongoing effort to communicate with our members the POA is pleased to an elected member expires, an elec- announce that we have secured a SFPOA App and it is now available for download tion must be held to fill the vacancy. to your mobile device. We hope this app will provide you with necessary and vital The Health Service Board announced information needed in our profession. This app will also allow the POA to push this vacancy at its January 10, 2019, out critical information to you quickly so that we can better serve you. meeting. The Department of Elections There are a number of categories on the SFPOA App including, News & Updates, shall conduct the election from Friday a quick link to the website Members Only Center, and Upcoming Events. The app May 10, 2019 through Wednesday, can be downloaded directly from your mobile device from either one of the below May 29, 2019. links. It’s free so take a look, give it a try, and let us know how we can improve it. This is a very important position to fill. Our active and retired members Download the App today! depend on HSS for accurate information regarding our health benefits. There- fore, the SFPOA has asked former POA Board Director Chris Canning to run Available for iOS Devices Apple and Google Play Android for one of these open seats. Chris’ tenure within the SFPD and the SFPOA has proven to be invaluable to our membership. The POA has already gathered the required amount of signatures to enter Chris’ name into nomination. We hope that when the time comes to vote that you will vote for Chris Canning. Get Ready to He is the right candidate at the right time. Celebrate Women’s History Month Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call By Tracy McCray Wednesday, February 20, 2019 POA Sergeant-At-Arms President Tony Montoya P March 1st kicks-off Women’s History Month. The Women’s Action Committee Vice President Rick Andreotti P of the SFPOA and the SFPD are working Secretary Matthew Lobre P together to highlight the phenomenal Treasurer Sean Perdomo P achievements of our members through- Sergeant-At-Arms Tracy McCray P out our department’s history. Through various mediums we will Editor Ray Shine E celebrate the fantastic women of the SFPD Co. A Josh Cabillo P — past and present. Larry Chan P Co. B Damon Hart P Louis Wong E Co. C Joseph Kavanagh P Danny Miller P Co. D Mikayla Connell P Thomas Johnson P Co. E Joan Cronin P Jesus Peña P Co. F Jeremy Cummings P THE ULTIMATE BACKUP Matt Friedman P Co. G Anthony Garrett E Chris Mansfield E Co. H Matt Inocencio P David Lee P Co. I Michael Ferraresi P Pavel Khmarskiy P Co. J Kevin Lyons P Bassey Obot P Co. K Crispin Jones P Rob Vernengo P Hdqtr. Patrick Macchi P Patrick Woods P Tactical Dan Laval P Steve Needham E SERIOUS LAWYERS ■ Internal Aairs Invest. Ed Carew E FOR SERIOUS CASES. ■ Peace O
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SERVING SF AND ALL OF CALIFORNIA www.RLSlawyers.com Page 4 POA Journal March 2019 Freeway Transfers, Freeway Therapy and Other Abuses that police officers and deputy sheriffs does not have enough evidence to disci- In LAPD a Board of Rights com- would never be able to be disciplined if pline the officer, it is time for extralegal posed of Captains and above receive the legislation passed. retribution—the “freeway transfer.” recommendations of punishment for Balderdash. Here is how it works—you displease misconduct from the Chief of Police. On After lengthy hearings and discourse management and you happen to live in many occasions according to the Board’s about management abuses, particularly a particular part of the jurisdiction or an members, the Chief has been quite dis- in southern California cities, Assembly adjoining county. Management transfers pleased after his recommendations have Bill 301 was passed, and signed into you to another work location so you can been disregarded. law by Governor Edmund G. Brown, spend two or three hours on a one-way “Freeway transfers” and changes in Jr. Subsequent amendments over the commute when before that action you assigning the recipients of misconduct years were also passed and many court may have had a twenty or thirty-minute decisions are alleged. decisions strengthened the “Police Bill commute. “Freeway therapy” is the same SFPD Follows the LAPD Model of Rights”. concept, but the therapy is based upon It has been a fact that the San Fran- the officer correcting their behavior due Tricks Up Their Sleeves— cisco Police Department in the past has to the draconian transfer. The Infamous Freeway Transfers initiated “freeway” transfers and the Other protections for rank and file Freeway Therapy in Action perfect target for a landing spot has been police officers can be found in labor In 2017, two LAPD officers, Lieuten- the San Francisco International Airport. By Paul Chignell, contracts, statutes, and local regulations. ant Loren Farrell and Detective Juan The therapy didn’t work too well Former President and Current Legal Administrative abuse can be found in Baello. were allegedly retaliated against for one SFPD Captain, who had never Defense Administrator many forms despite the modest protec- by LAPD administration when they been disciplined in decades of service. The Left enjoys talking and writing tions afforded by the Bill of Rights and reported issues of misconduct, and won He must have done something to rouse about the alleged abuses by police of- contract protections. significant financial judgements by a the ire of the police administration. His ficers, the need to micromanage police But don’t ever think that police man- jury after a trial. home many miles north of the Golden misconduct, and their need to excoriate agers do not have special tricks up their Farrell won $308,000, and Baello Gate Bridge was perfect fodder for a with their diatribes on police officers. respective sleeves to maneuver around $723,500 after they complained of “free- “freeway transfer.” He was transferred to But when police officers are abused whatever due process rights are afforded way therapy” for being transferred far the Airport for a three (3) hour roundtrip by their politically appointed managers their subordinates. from their homes to inferior positions commute. in positions of power, the Left is un- One of the most blatant techniques in the Police Department, according to After a few months of travelling the characteristically silent. There is not a is the “freeway transfer.” It is also deri- the Los Angeles Daily News. circuit back and forth he was rescued peep from the ACLU. There are crickets sively called by Los Angeles officers who Another technique that is utilized and sent back to the city to a station from the National Lawyers Guild. The are quite conversant with the technique, according to a lawsuit filed by retired command. Department of Police Accountability is the “freeway therapy.” LAPD Captain Joel Justice is to assign of- The “freeway therapy” didn’t take. silent, and most politicians have their When a police officer, especially those ficers who received lesser punishment to There are many more examples of heads in the sand. with a high rank such as Captain, dis- work for one of the superior officers who “freeway transfers”. Maybe you know please the reigning Chief, and the Chief decided lesser punishment is warranted. some? Los Angeles Police Department Back in the 1970s, police unions had enough of internal affairs and adminis- Left: San Francisco Police Department Headquarters. trative investigations being conducted in police departments around the state with little due process protections. The rampant inappropriate interrogations, Below: Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters. threatening sessions, unrestricted polygraph examinations, and lack of a modicum of representation led to police union leaders saying enough is enough. Stalwart in working with the SFPOA and many other police unions was the Los Angeles Police Protective League, a union representing Los Angeles police officers. In many instances, the LAPD was the poster child for management abuse of the basic rights of police officers. Assemblyman Jim Keysor, a Demo- crat from the San Fernando Valley, authored the Public Safety Officers’ Procedural Bill of Rights Act. Virtually every Police Chief in California and every elected Sheriff opposed the legis- lation with many of them proclaiming

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It was trip” when the parallel universes of the an unholy alliance with the DPA by conduct related to the Body Worn Cam- suggested that the credibility of the DPA Grateful Dead and the San Francisco rubber stamping any and everything era where there is no clear cut violation would be greatly increased as they could Police Department intersect with each coming across his desk, or that of his of policy, and the officer was acting in be seen as being fair and equitable and other, but an iconic song and recent Chief of Staff. One could argue that the good faith coupled with an absence of a not just seen as an agency carrying the events within the Department have only thing this chief has accomplished continuing pattern of violating the BWC water for the likes of the Public Defend- brought these two seemingly divergent to this point is his continuing effort to order, that instead of a “sustained” find- er’s office and other infamous defense cultures together. turn our members into robots. ing, the DPA direct a letter to the officer attorneys who dislike law enforcement. In arguably their most popular an- The chief has to accept some of the them, “Truckin’,” Jerry Garcia and Rob- responsibility for the huge disconnect ert Hunter combine forces to illustrate between the patrol members of his De- Reminders Regarding Secondary the hardships of Rock n’ Roll life on the partment and the powers that be over at road. The particular lyric in the song that the Department of Police Accountability Interviews with DPA or Internal Affairs brings the Dead and the cops together is related to the Body Worn Camera, its as follows: policies and implementation. Does the By Matt Lobre “Busted, down on Bourbon Street, set Chief for one second really believe there SFPOA Secretary up, like a bowling pin. Knocked down, is a concerted effort by his patrol force Recently, there have been a few instances with members being required it gets to wearing thin. They just won’t to purposely defy the General Order? to provide a second interview with DPA or Internal Affairs. As a reminder, let you be, oh no.” Wouldn’t the numbers suggest a problem Government code 3303(g) addresses this issue and bears noting: Our members have recently been “Set related to the training, implementation, up” by the Chief’s recent Department understanding and interpretation of the “The complete interrogation of a public safety officer may be recorded. Bulletin (18- 257/12-18-18 which along Body Worn Camera? How can our mem- If a tape recording is made of the interrogation, the public safety of- with DGO10.11and other associated bers understanding and implementation ficer shall have access to the tape if any further proceedings are con- Department Bulletins related to the of the BWC and that of the DPA’s be so far templated or prior to any further interrogation at a subsequent time. Body Worn Camera contain the term apart? Are DPA Investigators receiving The public safety officer shall be entitled to a transcribed copy of any “shall” sixty-three times! Addition- the same training as our members? For notes made by a stenographer or to any reports or complaints made ally, our members are continually being that matter, are members of the Com- by investigators or other persons, except those which are deemed by “knocked down” by a very aggressive mand Staff receiving any training at all the investigating agency to be confidential. No notes or reports that Department of Police Accountability related to the BWC’s? When was that last are deemed to be confidential may be entered in the officer’s personnel who have conveniently padded their time you saw the Chief wearing a Body file. The public safety officer being interrogated shall have the right to statistics by sustaining in record num- Worn Camera? bring his or her own recording device and record any and all aspects bers allegations related to Body Worn The leaderships POA and the DPA of the interrogation.” Cameras by filing an obscene amount continue to meet in the hope of continu- Prior to a second interview with DPA or Internal Affairs, members are of “Added Allegations” of misconduct ing to forge a good working relationship. entitled to any reports or complaints made by investigators or other persons. related to the Body Worn Camera. At a recent meeting, the subject of the Also, the member shall have access to the tape, prior to any further interroga- It has reached the point of absurdity Body Worn Cameras was a main topic tion at a subsequent time. wherein increasing numbers, the DPA is of discussion. The POA expressed its In other words, if you provide an interview to DPA or Internal Affairs, and filing added allegations as “stand alone” concerns with the increase of BWC al- a second one is requested, you are entitled to any of the above mentioned prior allegations of misconduct with no other legations and in particular the added al- to your second interview. Santa Ana Police Officer Association vs. the City of allegations of misconduct related to an legations as stand-alone complaints. The Santa Ana decision (2017) appears to call for much broader discovery of a case incident. To wit, In the third quarter DPA explained their point of view and file when an officer is called back for a second interview. This is a very signifi- of 2018 statistics, the DPA in seventeen their concerns related to the compliance cant case impacting members called back for second IA or DPA interviews. separate cases sustained 25 allegations of Department Orders and Bulletins. The Should you receive a request from IA or DPA for a secondary interview, of misconduct against multiple officers conversation was very respectful and please contact your unit representative, Paul Chignell, or Kevin Martin at the related to BWC’s! reasonable although there were a few POA.

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SFPD PENINSULA RETIREE LUNCHEON VETERAN POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Where Basque Cultural Center Where Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave., SF 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco When Second Tuesday of every month, 11:00 am When Wednesday, March 6, 2019 11:30 am Contact Larry Barsetti 415-566-5985 [email protected] Contact See Flyer, Page 12 WIDOWS & ORPHANS AID ASSOCIATION MMOC ANNUAL CIOPPINO FEED Where Hall of Justice, Room 150, (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) Where San Jose POA Hall, 1151 No. 4th St., San Jose When Second Tuesday of every month, 12:30 pm When Saturday, March 9, 2019 6:00 PM Contact Mark McDonough 415-681-3660, [email protected] Contact See Flyer, Page 27 AMERICAN LEGION SF POLICE-FIRE POST PAL 60TH ANNIVERSARY HALL OF FAME GALA Where Park Station Community Room, 1899 Waller St., SF Where Olympic Club, Lakeside, San Francisco When Second Tuesday of every month, 4:00 pm When Saturday, April 13, 2019, 6:00 pm Contact Greg Corrales 415-759-1076 Contact See Flyer, Page 10 NORTH BAY RETIREE LUNCHEON POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Where Sally Tomatoes Restaurant, Where POA Building 1100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, CA When Third Wednesday of every month, Noon When Thursday April 25, 2019 at 11:00 am Contact POA Office 415-861-5060 Contact Steve Bosshard at: [email protected] or 707 480-9495 NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF CCSF Where SFPD Headquarters, 1245 3rd Street, SF Where Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave., SF When Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 6:00 am When Second Wednesday bi-monthly Contact See Flyer, Page 13 (Feb., Apr. June, Aug. Oct. Dec.), 10:15 am Contact RECCSF Office 415-681-5949 GEORGE BROWN MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Where Lake Merced Golf Club, RETIREE RANGE RE-QUALIFICATION 2300 Junipero Serra Boulevard in Daly City Where SFPD Pistol Range When Monday, June 17, 2019 9:00 am When Contact Lake Merced Range for Dates Contact www.GeorgeBrownALSGolfClassic.org Contact Range Staff 415-587-2274 Page 6 POA Journal March 2019 ‘Public Courtesy’ Policy has a Fundamental Flaw — The Public work the following day and…once again tions of parking illegally and that you exercised exactly what the Department you are being “followed” and recorded. reported late for duty. expects from its members, profession- This time upon further inspection, you Are you serious? alism and courtesy to members of the realize it is the very same female you public. Things just took a turn for the worse… contacted the other day in her vehicle. The Rep explains the disturbing chain You mention it to your work crew and How can this be? What did I do wrong? When will this crap ever end? What’s of events involving the complainant fol- they are now aware of the story and fol- lowing/stalking the officer and causing lowing actions. going to happen to me now? Am I really in trouble for this? great concern for the officer’s personal Within the next day or two you re- safety and her loved ones. ceive a nasty-gram from Internal Affairs Your Rep contacts you to give the news but you have already been served. The Rep goes on to explain how inviting you down for an interview as through it all, the unnecessary and you are a named member in a com- You express complete frustration and lack of understanding at this turn of disturbing actions taken by IAD to plaint for an allegation that you were add on allegations of misconduct were “unprofessional” and “discourteous” events. Why would the Department take such short-sided actions? Why would completely unnecessary and completely to a member of the public as related to out of line! your aforementioned contact with the the “fair” and “reasonable” leadership pleasant woman in her car. of IAD Administration go out of their The Rep noted how this entire in- By Kevin Martin way to victimize any further than they cident was “Exhibit A” as to why the Assistant Legal Defense Administrator You are somewhat confused as to already have? A BS complaint to begin morale in this Department is so damn how in any way, shape or form your act with…being followed/recorded by an low! How the LAPD blueprint for treat- Department General Order 2.01, Gen- of kindness and courtesy can now be a eral Rules of Conduct/Rule 14, “Public unsustainable complainant and now ing its officers so unfairly and poorly is complaint! How does this happen? I was this? When will this all end? Will I EVER now being hoisted upon the members Courtesy” in part states: “When act- just trying to be nice! ing in the performance of their duties, go out of my way again to help a citizen of the SFPD. while on or off duty, members shall teat In the meantime, you contact the based on this crap? Why should I put That how the Department victimized members of the public with courtesy POA and secure representation for the myself out there when this is going to this officer twice was just damn uncon- and respect and not use harsh, profane upcoming interview. You spill the whole be the result? scionable and reflective of the so called or uncivil language.” story and go into detail how the person You and your Rep respond for the SFPD leadership. making the complaint against you is second interview with what can be This is a story of how: also the same woman now following or This is exactly the type of response described as two really good guys who from this Department that further polar- 1. No act of kindness goes unpunished. stalking you. looked like they wished they were any- izes the working members on the street 2. The road to hell is paved with good Your POA Rep contacts the outstand- where else in the world but there and from the LAPD throne. intentions. ing cops up at SID and explains the then. situation. They understand the situation, Note of caution to the working cops 3. How the “enemy within” is the big- The interview is conducted quickly of this Department: In addition to not gest threat to the hard working men the obvious officer safety concerns of the and professionally. No surprises, pretty officers and take the matter seriously. letting anyone see you fist bump another and women of this Department. cut and dry. You answer all questions officer in public per the DPA, exercise In the meantime, you and your Rep directly and politely and you have no Imagine if you will…it’s a cold, rainy great caution as to when you will go out meet with the investigators of IAD han- further comments to offer. overcast day in late December. Because of your way to extend an act of kindness dling the case and conduct the interview. of the lack of parking in the neighbor- Your POA Representative then takes a or courtesy to members of the public. The interview goes well. You answer all hood area where your police building few minutes to describe the injustices of Those actions could be hazardous to questions politely and completely to the is located, you drive to work, park your this incident. The Rep explains that this your mental health and disciplinary very best of your abilities. The investi- personal car in a parking lot near 850 entire incident began when the officer history. gators from IAD are very professional, Bryant Street, switch your parking spot courteous and do their due diligence for an unmarked police vehicle which without fail. you will now drive to the neighborhood police building where your unit is being During the course of the interview We Preserved Your Rights shared with other SFPD “high visibility” you explain the environment around the units. Due to the incredible lack of park- police building in which you work and Before the SFDA’s Independent ing in the area, you drive around for explain the almost impossible parking several minutes before settling partially situation at the building and how an of- Investigations Bureau ficer has to go through extraordinary ob- into parking space just behind another To: Active Members stacles in order to obtain a legal parking vehicle. Due to the close proximity be- From: President Tony Montoya tween your car and that of the aforemen- spot in the area. You further explained tioned vehicle, you exit your unmarked that officers have been told that residents On January 31, 2019, the POA’s hard fought battle to preserve your rights police vehicle and approach the driver of in the area have a priority to available before the SFDA’s Independent Investigation Bureau came to an end. The the vehicle you’re parked behind. In an parking and that officers take great SFPD and the SFDA are entering into a MOU and the SFDA will soon be the act of courtesy and kindness you knock measures to park in legal spots. lead criminal investigator into OIS’s, ICD’s and Use of Force resulting in serious on the driver’s window and politely ask The interview goes well and you are bodily injury. The POA was part of the meet and confer process since this is a if the driver has enough room to get out confident as you exit the interview and change of working conditions for our members. Although this is a departure once she’s ready to leave. Your gesture debrief with your representative. You from having the SFPD Homicide Bureau conduct the investigation, the actual of kindness is met with the following are glad to finally put this nonsensical implementation of this policy will have no impact on your Constitutional or response: “what the F&*% do you think, experience behind you. POBRA rights. Among the rights we were able to preserve are: white B%#(*?” Your sensibilities are tak- Until the next morning. Your POA • You retain the right to representation and MAY provide a statement to SFDA en back by such an unexpected response Rep gets a phone call from a very investigators only if you wish to do so VOLUNTARILY. and harsh response but hey, you’re a cop hesitant and distressed IAD Investigator and you’ve heard this crap before. You • You have the right to review BWC footage after providing a state of mind with some very unwelcomed news. Ap- shake it off and then go into the build- statement, but prior to giving a formal statement to investigators. parently upon review of the interview, ing and resume your day as a working • You are not compelled to provide any statements to SFDA personnel. it has been determined that yet another cop in the city. The next day while on interview is in order. Your Rep learns • All compelled statements made to SFPD IAD remain confidential and can- duty, you notice a female watching and that now your initial act of kindness and not be used in a subsequent criminal investigation by the SFDA IIB. In other either taking pictures of you or vid- courtesy has been rewarded with two words, no file sharing between SFPD IAD Admin and SFDA IIB. eotaping your movements around the new allegations of misconduct brought area of the police building. You find it • You remain an employee of the SFPD and cannot be held insubordinate for upon by our good friends of IAD com- a bit strange but take no further action refusing to cooperate with requests from the SFDA investigators. mand. other than to tuck it in the back of your • You remain under the command of the SFPD and follow direction only from mind for future reference. 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Gumpfer. That’s exactly what happened mann Ramoso surprised community after Sergeant Buckley advised his swing members in the Mission District on the watch personnel of the earlier break-in. It eve of each Christmas. Armann and didn’t take long at all before the officers Gustavo would patrol their sector and the Sergeant located the suspect still assignment specifically looking for in possession of the personal items taken families with young children and then in the a.m. burglary. asking the parents if it was ok for them to give their children the presents they purchased with their own money. And, if you want to be a lousy neigh- It’s one thing to serve and protect bor like the resident in the house on the but sometimes taking that extra step to 100 block of Dublin Street then you’ll How many times have the officers give something back never hurts and face the wrath of Sergeant Jacob “Jake” of the SFPD conducted an investiga- A few days later Officer Kevin can only improve relations with the Fegan. (Jake is a no-nonsense 25-year tion into suspicious activity only to Downs and Officer Kevin Burke again community. veteran who has worked both the find that one or more of the suspects notice a vehicle with a suspended regis- Mission and Ingleside, 2 of the most Sergeant Kevin Cuadro took note involved are armed with a loaded gun. tration and other CVC violations parked demanding and dangerous districts in of the officers’ outstanding generosity It happens way too often. And most with 2 on board on Mansell Street so The City.) Jake and the officers at Ingle- and made sure we received notice. The of the time those guns aren’t located they decide to make contact with these side had received over 100 emails from most important issue he wanted to stress right away so you know the criminals, individuals. Turned out they had been the neighbors complaining about what was that, “The officers did not seek any while being detained, are just calmly smoking cannabis and had enough of the was taking place at the residence in ques- recognition for this act of kindness nor calculating their options. And that’s drug to be in violation of the legal limit. tion so Jake conducted an investigation did it hinder their ability to handle their just another chance the officers take During their investigation the officers resulting in a search warrant and an ar- sector on a particularly busy night. I day in and day out. located a black backpack that was sitting rest involving narcotics as well as other strongly feel that this is one of many directly behind the driver giving him But it shouldn’t be that way. It just penal code violations. So far, so good. acts of generosity and humanity shown access to the contents. And that’s where seems that far too many people are on by the officers in this Department which the officers found the fully-loaded, .40 probation who should probably be in take place out of the limelight and be- caliber semi-automatic weapon. The jail. Is there a need for overhauling hind the scenes.” officers later found out that the driver For the past several years Officer aspects of the criminal justice system? had an arrest record for carjacking and Gustavo Castaneda and Officer Ar- We couldn’t have said it better. Possibly. But before any more changes robbery. are proposed law enforcement person- nel must be at the table when those (Officer Kevin Downs is one of a changes are considered. After all, who number of exceptional officers and it’s has more to lose than the men and great to see him back on patrol. Kevin women who protect and serve? was shot while investigating a suspi- My New Lease On Life cious person in the Taraval District Maybe it’s time for our law makers on October 14, 2016. He was rushed to By Gary Delagnes in Sacramento to protect and serve our SFGH and was in critical condition for Former SFPOA President officers for a change. 6 days. It took some time and a great In last month's Close Encounters col- Just a thought. deal of courage but Kevin rebounded umn, Steve Johnson reported that I and, as you can see in these last 2 es- had suffered a serious health issue and capades Kevin is back on his game!) had undergone surgery at UCSF. I have It’s around midnight when Officer The brake lights on the car that Of- received so many e-mails and inquiries Ryan Jensen, Officer Justin Clayton, ficer Fredrick Smally and Officer that I felt I should clarify what exactly Officer Johnny Bell, and Officer Eleon- Jason Barnecut were following were happened to me. ardo Zandanel are patrolling the 3200 not functioning so they pulled him block of Mission Street when they notice In October of 2018, I began to lose my over to advise. The officers then noticed appetite and suffered constantly from an occupied vehicle illegally parked. that the driver had been drinking, pre- They make contact with the driver and, nausea. I put off going to the doctor sented a counterfeit driver’s license, and until I had lost 20 pounds and felt pretty during their subsequent investigation, there were illegal drugs in the car in they locate a substantial quantity of run down. After numerous blood tests plain view. An arrest search following and a CAT scan were inconclusive, I methamphetamine and cocaine along revealed a substantial amount of sus- with a fully-loaded .45 caliber semi- underwent an endoscopy procedure on pected fentanyl, an extremely addictive December 20th at UCSF. auutomatic weapon that was reported and dangerous drug. In February, 2018, surgical team was set for January 30th. stolen in Berkley. there were 3 victims of a fentanyl over- Following the procedure, I was told At this point I was pretty much ready dose found deceased in the Park District. by the attending physician that it was for anything. Rapt with apprehension, Things probably won’t get any better his belief that I had pancreatic cancer. Sue and I waited for the doctor to enter At the same time, Officer Jarrod Yee in the addiction/overdose department Obviously those are not two words you the room. He came in and told us he had was patrolling the parking garage at 5th since it was recently reported that there want to hear in the same sentence. Need- good news. I assumed it was that the and Mission in an effort to curtail the are more addicts in San Francisco then less to say, my wife and I were shocked. tumor had not spread. He then said, "You number of auto burglaries in the area children in The City’s high schools!! I was lucky enough to be referred to don't have cancer. We were fooled by the when he was flagged down by a security the top pancreatic surgeon at UCSF. He tumor because you also had pancreatitis guard who asked Jarrod to check out the told me the tumor was small and resect- (not great, but fixable)." driver of a car that was blocking access to If you’re planning on shooting up a able, and that I had an excellent chance It turns out the tumor was a low level, parking spaces. Officer Yee made contact neighborhood causing a ‘shot-spotter’ for survival. benign growth. It was removed and my with this individual and discovered, af- activation then you better not do it in Of- surgeon told me he expects a complete ter a preliminary investigation, that the On January 17th I underwent surgery ficer Mark Lustenberger’s sector in the to remove the tumor and at the same recovery. Suffice it to say that it was the subject had a large quantity of narcotics Ingleside District. Mark was assigned a longest 40 days of my life, and it appears in plain view that were under his control. time my surgeon removed half my pan- call of “shots fired” and when he arrived creas, my spleen, and 11 lymph nodes to my story will have a good ending. This individual was detained. Further at the scene he could only find 2 shell cas- investigation revealed a fully-loaded, assure the cancer had not spread to other It has also given me a new-found ings left behind. He then meticulously organs. I spent 5 days at UCSF following respect for all of those people, many of Glock semi-automatic weapon within investigated the incident and located reach of the suspect when he was first surgery. whom I know, who have to deal every video footage which gave him a car and day with a life threatening disease. contacted by Officer Yee. a suspect and then managed to obtain a After receiving that news, my priori- ties changed immediately. At some point most of us will most A few days later Officer Kevin search warrant and an arrest. Captain likely receive a difficult health progno- Downs, Officer Kevin Burke, and Of- Jack Hart’s commendation summarized All that mattered was my family, my sis. At least this time I can savor those ficer Danny Barajas were patrolling his follow-up perfectly, “Officer Lusten- great circle of friends, and the determi- years that I have remaining. It has defi- the Ingleside neighborhood when they berger worked the case from “A to Z” nation to beat this thing — or at least nitely given me a new-found purpose noticed a car with no plates making an and it’s because of his personal work extend my life as long as I could. in life and has reminded me of what's illegal turn in a heavy traffic zone so they ethic that this case resulted in the arrest As she always has been, my wife, Sue, really important. The love of family and decided to stop and advise. Turned out of a violent felon and the seizure of an was my "Rock of Gibraltar. My sons and friends and a chance to re-dedicate my the car had not been registered within illegal firearm.” immediate family, as well as my closest life to "paying it forward." the required grace period and, as such, friends, were there for me every step of had to be impounded. The driver was the way. I realized how blessed I was to Maybe this was a wake-up call from extremely nervous and seemed to be And if you’re going to commit a bur- have such a wonderful family and sup- God to reprioritize my life. To be a better looking for an escape route on foot. And glary in the morning in the Park District port group that were going to be there husband, father, brother, and friend — that’s probably because a tow inven- and then continue to prowl the streets of with me from beginning to end. I had and never take what I have for granted. tory revealed a semi-automatic assault that neighborhood looking for further some difficult conversations with God, To all of you who reached out and weapon that was located under the victims 8 hours later while wearing the but in the end I just said to him, "What- gave me your prayers, I am grateful. front seat of the driver’s side. And it same distinctive outfit then you’re go- ever the plan I accept it." was loaded with a 30-round extended ing to incur the investigative prowess Enjoy each day and don't look too far magazine. of Sergeant Nicholas Buckley, Officer The operation was deemed a success ahead. I love you all and thank you. Patrick Gerrans, and Officer Hans and my follow up meeting with my Page 8 POA Journal March 2019 What Happened to Transparency? By, Rich Cibotti, and/or property: Incident to arrest, Cur- interview. against you. Mission Station sory, Probable Cause, Probation/parole, At DPA, the officer activated their The investigator informed us that Consent, Vehicles.; 10) Transportation of BWC, and into the interview we went, the interview was over and we should I remember in the not too distant arrestees and detainees; 11) During any light flashing, and camera beeping. We leave. I said this appears to be a policy past, transparency was all the rage. All citizen encounter that becomes hostile; got through the initial questions and disagreement between our policy and of society’s problems could be solved by 12) In any situation when the recording then the investigator noticed the beeps. the DPA policy. I respectfully asked to police transparency. We all needed to would be valuable for evidentiary pur- The investigator asked if the BWC was discuss the issue with a supervisor. The give much more power to civilian police poses, and; 13) Only in situations that on and the officer said yes. The DPA investigator denied my request to speak oversight. So much so, that the Office of serve a law enforcement purpose. investigator then told the officer they to a supervisor. Citizen Complaints had to be renamed In December of 2018, the Depart- needed to turn the BWC off. I told the It’s funny and ironic, because if I, or to the Department of Police Account- ment issued DB 18-256 which amended officer to hold on, and said well if you one of our members, were to do any of ability and given the power to generate the BWC Policy. It restated the purpose look at our policy, this is a shall record these things on the street, we would get their own complaints. Gone were the of the BWC policy and then required situation. The investigator then stated a multitude of sustained complaints for days of police misconduct, all would be members to “ensure the entire event is that it was DPA’s policy to have our BWC not getting a sergeant, activating cam- brought to light and transparent for the captured during all mandated recording off during interviews. eras, quoting a seemingly non-existent public to see. circumstances.” In order to accomplish This was news to me. I have not seen policy, etc. But, the DPA is apparently In fact, the stated purpose of the Body this, Officers now, “When responding or heard, and still have not heard of this above the rules and do not need to abide Worn Camera policy, DGO 10.11, says it to calls for service with a potential for law phantom DPA policy stating as such. I by any such standards. We were ready to “is an effective tool a law enforcement enforcement activity or any of the manda- was never provided this policy, or shown cooperate and conduct the interview. We agency can use to demonstrate its com- tory recording circumstances, members this policy in writing. Further, even if were also abiding by our BWC policy in mitment to transparency, ensure the shall begin recording…while enroute DPA does have this policy, how does this the strictest available reading. This kind accountability of its members, increase and prior to arriving on scene.” change our requirement that we “shall of policy adherence should be applauded the public’s trust in officers, and protect Could there be any more of a broad activate?” by DPA, not ordered to turn it off and its members from unjustified complaints definition? Seemingly any call has the The investigator said that it was ok then asked to leave. of misconduct.” The whole purpose of “potential for law enforcement activity.” to record the interview and motioned It is hypocritical for DPA to push to the BWC is to promote transparency, For example, a noise complaint on toward our audio recording, but said the have basically every second of your day accountability, and protect us from un- the street. Usually, you drive by the BWC was not ok because it was owned outside of the station walls recorded, but justified misconduct complaints. complaint address, assess the situation, by the department. I do not understand then try to prohibit recording an inter- The BWC policy’s purpose section and listen for unlawful noise. If none that one. I have used my department cell view that could subject you to discipline. also states, “to establish the policies and is heard, you may ask a person in the phone to record interviews in the past, Keep in mind, Internal Affairs is procedures governing the Department’s area, but with no caller available, the call is this not ok either? different of course. In an IA interview, BWC program and to ensure members’ is essentially over. But now, since you The Peace Officers Bill of Rights presumably someone of higher rank, a effective and rigorous use of BWC and could potentially advise someone, a law (POBAR) section 3303(g) states that, Sergeant is interviewing you. Accord- adherence to the program.” Rigorous enforcement activity, it appears you may “The complete interrogation of a public ing to the BWC policy, a member, “shall is synonymous with the definition of have had to record the entire incident. Its safety officer may be recorded. If a tape deactivate the BWC…After receiving an rigor as “strict adherence.” In summa- arguable that if you ask someone in the recording is made of the interrogation, order from a higher ranking officer.” So tion, the BWC policy wants us to be area it has now become a shall record the public safety officer shall have access once the Sergeant says turn off the BWC, very transparent and use the BWC in under Reason 2, “Consensual encounter to the tape if any further proceedings turn it off. If you are a Sergeant going strict adherence to this policy. All of this where the member suspects the citizen are contemplated or prior to any further into an IA interview, the Lieutenant of together will protect us and increase has knowledge of criminal activity as a interrogation at a subsequent time.” The IA can and probably will, order you to the public trust. So, let’s breakdown the suspect, witness, or victim.” section continues, “The public safety turn it off. policy a little. Since everything from a homicide officer being interrogated shall have the scene, an arrest, or a noise complaint right to bring his or her own recording What if I am Ordered by What Can or Should We Record? may now be a “Shall record” incident, device and record any and all aspects of A DPA Investigator? The BWC Policy is very permissive what about interviews at DPA? the interrogation.” In my recent case, the DPA investiga- in reasons we can record an incident, According to the law, the officer has tor ordered the officer to turn off the because they want us to record almost Recording DPA Interviews On BWC the right to record all aspects of the BWC more than once. Again, DGO 10.11 everything, and to actually use the BWC. So, can we record using our BWC at interview. The law does not specify au- states that a member “shall deactivate To that end, the policy only lists three DPA? I would say an absolute yes! The dio or video recording. It is your right the BWC…after receiving an order from specific categories of prohibited record- policy wants to “ensure members’ effec- to record. Therefore, while the BWC is a higher ranking officer.” ings: 1) Sexual assault and child abuse tive and rigorous use of BWC and adher- issued to you by the department, and Much to their dismay, DPA investiga- victims during a preliminary investiga- ence to the program.” The only way to not your personal device, it is arguably tors are not “higher ranking officer(s).” tion; 2) Situations that can compromise strictly adhere to the policy would be to “your own recording device” because DPA is a separate organization, wholly the identity of confidential informants BWC record the interview. you chose the device. outside our chain of command. On their or undercover operatives, and; 3) Strip Recently, while representing a mem- website the DPA says they are staffed by, Searches. ber at DPA, I went over the policy with So, Why Should We BWC “Civilians who have never been police Outside that everything is fair game the officer and suggested that they ac- the Interview? officers in San Francisco.” This at least and up to the officer. But of course, tivate their BWC for the interview. The The real problem is it was video. The leaves Reason 12 as a very arguable shall there are also 13 categories of “shall” officer was on an assignment, 7A at DPA. DPA does not want themselves to be record scenario. If they were to call a or must record incidents. These are: 1) The interview could fall under the shall video recorded. They don’t want to have police supervisor, sergeant or above to Detentions and arrests; 2) Consensual activate circumstances: 11) During any a video of the eye rolls, the sighs, the request the order, that would of course encounter where the member suspects citizen encounter that becomes hostile, snarky reactions, and dirty looks they meet the criteria and be time to turn the citizen has knowledge of criminal 12) In any situation when the record- sometimes throw during interviews. off the BWC. But the DPA investigator activity as a suspect, witness, or victim; ing would be valuable for evidentiary I was opposed to the BWC when it cannot and should not bully you into 3) 5150 evaluations; 4) Traffic and pedes- purposes, or 13) Only in situations that came out too, but this is transparency. violating the BWC policy, that seems to trian stops; 5) Vehicle pursuits; 6) Foot serve a law enforcement purpose. Again, It’s a two-way street. If DPA as “stake be against the stated mission of the DPA. pursuits; 7) Uses of force; 8) When serv- even if it’s determined to be not a “Shall holders” want the department to make It appears that if our department in- ing a search warrant; 9) Conducting any record” scenario, nothing in our policy us record everything, do not object when tended us to not record DPA interviews, of the following searches on one’s person prohibits the BWC recording of a DPA the BWC comes to record your interview. it would be number 4 in the prohibited Shall record Reason 11 requires that we recordings section. Its absence leads me record an encounter that may become to believe its fair game. If they want to hostile. The adversarial nature of DPA change it, I am sure Written Directives interviews could easily be defined as could issue, yet another, Department hostile. The interview also serves a valu- Bulletin to change the BWC policy. 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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 Chief Scott: Why isn’t progressive February 20, 2019 discipline being used in BWC cases? William Scott Chief of Police To: Active Members San Francisco Police Department From: President Tony Montoya 1245 – 3rd Street The POA has become aware of a disturbing new practice by the Chief and the San Francisco, CA 94158 Department related to the attempted discipline of members and we are officially voicing our concern and complaint of said practice. Dear Chief William Scott: The standard of progressive discipline which is clearly outlined in the Memoran- dum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Francisco Police Officers Association The POA has received many complaints from members questioning: “Why isn’t and the City and County of San Francisco was established many years ago during progressive discipline being used in BWC cases?”. The Memorandum of Under- contract negotiations. This practice is now the norm in many law enforcement agen- standing between the SFPOA and the CCSF provides our officers the right to cies throughout the country. It has proven to be successful in training or re-training progressive discipline. The proposed draft policy for disciplinary penalties re- an officer to fulfill their mission of serving the public. inforces the use of progressive discipline and sets a floor of written reprimands Unfortunately it appears that this provision of the MOU is now being ignored for failure to activate BWC’s. or dismissed by the Chief and the Department. Minor first time infractions of the As you know, the BWC policy has been clarified through Department Bulletin’s DGO’s by members with no intent of deception or malfeasance are now being rec- several times to address the many unforeseen problems with the use of the ommended for a suspension. Some of these recommendations are coming directly device. The members were trained by AXON and SFPD trainers on the basics of from the Chief even though a Deputy Chief, after hearing the full case first hand, had the policy for approximately four hours in a classroom setting. The BWC train- recommended differently. This clearly appears to be a break, by the Chief and the ing did not consist of scenarios or use in a practical setting that would allow a Department, from a long standard and successful practice of progressive discipline. This was never the spirit nor the letter of the language in the MOU and the POA member to learn how to properly use the device. The members have learned takes exception to this new practice. Therefore I have sent a letter to the Chief for- the interpretation of the BWC policy the hard way; discipline and sustained mally expressing our complaint. The POA stands ready to meet with the Chief or DPA findings. his designee to discuss this issue and reach a satisfactory conclusion that will best Against this backdrop, the members are befuddled by the imposition of sus- serve the men and women of the SFPD and the SFPOA. pensions on first time offenses for violations of the policy that can at worst be characterized as honest mistakes. To our knowledge, there has not been any case where a member nefariously failed to activate a BWC to conceal, plant, or tamper with evidence. We know that most of DPA’s sustained cases are for technical violations and not member’s acting maliciously. The members want to have long unblemished careers, but at the rate of DPA’s sustaining BWC violations and the Department imposing suspensions, the members feel hopeless. Therefore, we request a meeting with you to discuss how we can work to- gether to make a workable disciplinary policy for the BWC’s that will restore confidence to our members. Sincerely, 4 Personal Injury Tony Montoya, President San Francisco Police Officers Association 4 Workers’ Comp 4 Disability Retirement 4 Uninsured Motorists d d s 4 Auto Accidents Julia A. Hallisy, . . . Accepting Most Dental Plans 4 Off-Duty Injuries 345 West Portal Avenue, #210 San Francisco, California 94127 Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011 Integrity Expertise Results Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy — Narcotics Bureau, retired

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For More Information Please Call Allan Kennedy Support our advertisers. 1055 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 593-0163 • www.maloneysecurity.com Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal. Page 10 POA Journal March 2019 Retiree’s Son Enters the Profession Police- Fire Post 456 News By Greg Corrales Every year Post 456 sponsors two young men to the American Legion after the war and what they might do Boys State program. This year Boys in support of their wounded comrades, State will be held June 22 to June 29 at in honor of the fallen, to help surviving California State University, Sacramento. spouses and orphans, to protect the American Legion Boys State is a unique democracy they pledged their lives to summertime educational program for defend and to chart a course for future rising high school seniors that focuses On February 12, 2019, proud father Sergeant Kyle Ching, retired SFPD (left) posed generations. The American Legion on participation and personal experi- with his son Colt Ching and Captain Greg Corrales, retired SFPD, following Colt’s would be built on strengthening the ence in a model state, complete with swearing in as a new Alameda City police officer. Prior to entering the same law nation through four primary pillars of governmental bodies and elected public enforcement career path as his father, Colt served in the United States Army. volunteerism on behalf of: officials. It is designed to mirror the Welcome to the profession, Colt! • Veterans. structure and operation of its respective • Defense. state government, while providing train- • Youth. ing in practical citizenship, leadership • Americanism. and character development through a SFPOA Statement on Sacramento The organization made a high pri- non-partisan perspective. The American ority of compassionate care and treat- District Attorney Decision Not to Legion believes our U.S. government can ment for disabled veterans returning survive only with an educated populace. to civilian life. Such care and treatment Charge Sacramento PD Officers By teaching youth to understand and were desperately lacking in the United “We understand the pain and loss of Mr. Clark’s family and empathize with appreciate our democratic republic, States at the time. The American Legion their grief. We also understand the long term mental and emotional anguish for America can remain strong and ensure elevated public appreciation for the U.S. the officers involved. This was a horrible tragedy for everyone. our freedom for future generations. Flag, the Constitution, law enforcement, The police officers were confronted by a suspect that was vandalizing property, The effectiveness of American Legion faith, civic responsibility and commu- attempting to break into homes, and was under the influence of dangerous narcotics. Boys State in teaching state government nity service. The founding generation The police officers believed that Mr. Clark was advancing on them with a gun and is found within its instructional pro- was also ahead of its time, devout in they responded appropriately. The District Attorney shed new light on the totality gram. It consists of some classroom work of circumstances surrounding Mr. Clark’s death and dispelled the myth that Mr. its mantra that a veteran is a veteran, and general assemblies of instruction, Clark was just out for a walk and trying to get into his grandmother’s home. regardless of race, gender, duty station, but the program is primarily comprised There is nothing anyone can do to unwind the events of that evening. What we of functional hands-on activities that political party, rank or branch of service. can do is holistically address the root causes of crime in our neighborhoods and promote learning by doing. The major- Through the decades, The American ensure that all Public Safety Officers receive continuous high-quality training to Legion fought Congress and Presidents improve outcomes. We can also require every law enforcement agency to implement ity of program hours are focused on government instruction and practical to protect veterans’ benefits and health policies that are proven to lead to safer interactions between officers and the com- care from budget cuts. The American munity. As larger law enforcement agencies have adopted this strategy, California exercises. Known as “citizens” at Boys Legion’s groundbreaking research and has seen a 40% reduction in fatal police shootings since 2015.” State, each young man becomes an in- tegral part of the program by assuming relentless pursuit of truth has helped Tony Montoya, President responsibilities and performing duties countless veterans suffering with post- either as an elected or appointed official, traumatic stress disorder and health or otherwise fulfilling an assignment problems related to atomic radiation, entailing the duties of responsible citi- Agent Orange, Gulf War Illness, burn zenship. Participants are assigned to a pits and other service-connected expo- mythical political party which results sures. The American Legion has stood in involvement at the precinct level, the as the conscience of a grateful nation, city, county, judicial circuit, senatorial or through honor and remembrance of legislative district, as well as at the state all who gave their lives, or were taken level of government. The government prisoner of war so others might live in organization provides for elections at freedom. all levels and includes party caucuses On March 28, 2017 President Trump and conventions, platform development, signed bipartisan legislation perma- and the organizing and operation of nently designating March 29th as Na- local government units such as county tional Vietnam War Veterans Day. The boards, agencies and courts. Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act Participants enjoy a richly reward- was supported by the Vietnam Veterans ing and educational program that has of America, the VFW and the American prompted many former participants to Legion. It’s a nice gesture, but personally seek careers in public service. Selection I believe that it is fifty years too late. My serves as testimony to a participant’s major objection is the choice of March character and leadership skills and is 29. On March 29, 1973, the last combat an experience recognized by employers, troops were ordered out of Vietnam. It U.S. service academies and university is my personal opinion that it’s a date of admissions boards as an indicator of disgrace, not a date for celebration. strong leadership and character traits. It is my sad duty to report that Post Should you know of a squared away 456 member Ed Erlwin has transferred high school junior that would be a good to Post Everlasting. Ed was a mover and candidate for Boys State please contact shaker in the SF Fire Post for many years me ASAP, as the deadline for submission and was a welcome addition to Post 456 of participants is rapidly approaching. when the Fire Post merged with the March 15-17 will mark The American Police Post. Legion’s 100th Birthday. The American The San Francisco Police-Fire Post Legion came to life in Paris, France, meets on the second Tuesday of every March 15 to 17, 1919. Members of the month. Our next meeting will be on American Expeditionary Forces who Tuesday, March 12, 2019. We meet at the had fought to victory in World War One Park Station community room. Meet- were restlessly awaiting passage home ings start at 1600 hours. All veterans when they gathered in the City of Lights with a law enforcement or firefighter for what became known as The Ameri- background are welcome. Questions can Legion’s Paris Caucus. In the months should be directed to Post Adjutant Greg that followed the armistice of November Corrales at (415) 759-1076 or at gc1207@ 11, 1918, they had time to think about life comcast.net. March 2019 POA Journal Page 11 Part Three Epic Change in Providing Benefits for Occupationally Injured SF Public Safety Employees

By Mike Hebel, SFPOA Welfare Officer On July 1, 2019 San Francisco public safety employees (police officers and fire fighters) will now enjoy the same or similar workers’ compensation “carve outs” that are now in place for Fresno police officers, Richmond police officers and firefighters, and Los Angeles police officers. The SFPOA and SF Firefight- ers – Local 798, after nearly one year of discussions and negotiations with the City’s Workers Compensation Division, Department of Human Resources, and Employee Relations Division , have signed historic Workers’ Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Labor- Management Agreements (“workers compensation carve outs”) which will now be presented to the City’s Board of Supervisors for adoption. A carve-out Joint labor-management committees, workers’ compensation alternative dispute resolution, met at the POA to discuss medical is an alternative to the dispute resolu- providers for injured SF police officers and firefighters. For the POA: Mike Hebel and Sean Perdomo; for the firefighters: Shon Buford, tion procedures in the state workers’ Tom O’Connor and Joe Moriarty; for the CCSF workers’ compensation division: Peggy Sugarman, Julian Robinson, and Carlos compensation system which is created Torrez; representing their respective departments, DC Robert Moser and BC Mark Gonzales; ADR director Judge Steve Siemers, ADR through a collective bargaining agree- ombudsperson Maria Mariotto. ment. Now for the first time since the Cali- fornia legislature established, in 1913, First started in the construction trades dent Tony Montoya, treasurer Sean Per- on or about July 1, 2019. Only SFPOA and a workers’ compensation program, over twenty-five years ago, the agree- domo and Welfare Officer Mike Hebel. Local 798 represented employees and SF police officers and firefighters will ments typically provide for: (1) an alter- Local 798’s representatives are president, retirees are covered. All dates of injury have a seat at the table on how workers’ native dispute resolution system (ADR) Shon Buford, Tom O’Connor and Joe on and after the commencement of the compensation benefits are delivered to that supplements or replaces the State Moriarty. Representing the SFPD is DC program will be covered. Prior injury its members. WCAB system; (2) usually provides for Robert Moser and representing the SFFD claims (before 7/1/2019) may be able Benefits such as full-pay disability mediation and arbitration through the is DC Mark Gonzales. Representing the to opt into the program. This program (DP), medical care, temporary and per- trial level; (3) an exclusive, agreed upon, Department of Human Resources are remains in effect for three years and then manent disability compensation, and list of doctors to provide medical care to Peggy Sugarman (workers’ compen- continues year to year thereafter in one industrial disability retirements are injured workers; (4) an exclusive, agreed sation director) and Julian Robinson year terms. upon, list of qualified medical examin- (claims manager). not changed. Rights such as the right Program Savings Split ers to provide medical-legal analysis of The Joint Labor-Management Com- to engage an attorney, enjoy all the The City Controller will evaluate and disputes; (5) a joint labor-management mittee held their second meeting on Feb- presumptive injury protections (heart, report on the ADR Programs’ estimated program oversight committee; (6) a re- ruary 19, 2019 in the POA’s Board room back, cancer, etc.), and receive fair and costs and savings at the conclusion turn to work program; and (7) frequently where it reviewed and approved an ad- accurate medical evaluations are not of each full fiscal year. If the POA or provides for a sharing of the cost savings ditional initial list of Independent Medi- changed. Substantive rights have not Local 798 disagree with the Control- resulting from the use of the “carve-out” cal Examiners to help resolve treatment been changed nor has compensation ler’s evaluation and report, either may agreement. disputes and medical-legal disputes. An been diminished. request that a mutually-agreed upon There are 58 active labor-management initial list of approved mediators and What will change is the manner in external actuary evaluate and report on carve-out agreements in California, arbitrators was again reviewed, added which these benefits are provided. These the programs’ costs and savings; this including 28 that cover public safety to, and adopted. Agreements provide for timely and ef- external evaluation must be reviewed unions, 21 in the construction industry Both of the ADR Labor Management ficient determinations on workers’ com- by the Controller who will then issue a and 9 in other industries. The City of Agreements have been unanimously pensation claims, timely and efficient supplemental report. Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police approved by the SF Board of Supervi- access to high-quality medical care, and The Joint Committee will review the Protective League’s carve-out agreement sors’ Government Audit and Oversight timely, efficient and fair resolution of all Controller’s report. 50% of the ADR Pro- covers over 10,000 police officers. It is the Committee. They will now appear on disputes that arise in connection with a grams’ net annual savings will be allo- largest public sector ADR agreement. the full Board’s consent calendar. workers’ injury claim. cated for the benefit of active employees The Committee’s third meeting will San Francisco’s Public covered by the Agreements. Each Joint History of “Carve Outs” take place on March 28th at the SF Fire- Safety Carve Out Committee (police and fire), with its 3 In California any large employer, fighters union headquarters. Both the POA and Firefighters Local employee members, shall determine the private or public, whose employees ADR Program Begins on July 1, 798 have their own carve out agreement specific purposes for the expenditures belong to a union or association may 2019The ADR Program will commence negotiate and contract with them to opt with parallel and identical provisions. of these funds. out (“carve out”) of certain procedural The POA and Local 798 have each parts of the State’s workers’ compensa- selected 3 members as their representa- tion system (CA Labor Code section tives on their seven-member Joint Labor- 3201.7). The obligation to provide com- Management Committee. The City has pensation remains, but the parties can also selected three and the seventh is just agree to alternative methods of dispute selected ADR Program Director, Judge resolution. The California legislature Steve Siemers. Initially, the POA, Lo- has consistently expanded the rights of cal 798, and the Department of Human the parties and encouraged alternative Resources have agreed to meet together, dispute resolution. alternating the meeting place. The POA’s representatives are presi-

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San Francisco POA Follow us on Twitter @SanFranciscoPOA * The POA has verified that this quote was made by an SFPD member. Page 12 POA Journal March 2019 February 11, 2019 Meeting Protect Our Benefits Report By Elmer Carr offspring of the old ING. Supposety, they Forwarded to the Journal by Al Casciato will be offering more online support and tools to view and change the specifics SFFD Retirees Present: of your account from your computer or Kosti Kosta, Sanchez, McKinney, Asaro phone. No new information regarding the This was a very short regular meeting ERS suit against the CCSF about pay- due to the fact that we planned a four ment of the Supp COLA to the pre hour discussion with our new consultant 1996ers. Fred Sanchez believes that our regarding strategy and the creation of court is waiting for the results of four new sub committees in our organization. other suits that are making their way Tony Fazio appeared and facilitated the through the California Courts right now. discussion regarding his proposals to One that is somewhat similar involves us. After listening to his presentation, the Marin agencies. This is just Fred's four additional sub committees were opinion but it is probably true. They approved by our directors and a plan want to stay in step with the upper court to contact politicians and communities before ruling on the ERS/CCSFcase. groups was set into motion. We also Hang in there. When the request for agreed that we needed to contact other oral arguments are sent out, you will labor organizations and soon to be re- immediately be notified. After the argu- tired personnel. ments are presented to the court, a deci- sion is imminent. When? No one knows. Treasurer's Report: George Lau reported that after paying Health Service System: all outstanding bills, we have approxi- Karen Breslin reported that the HHS mately $320,000 in our accounts. is setting up a new phone system for our use. Several organizations have already President's Report: sent out some specifics of the system. She Fred Sanchez went to the recent did mention that there is still a problem Retirement Board Meeting where the automatically routing a call from the old health and specifics of the Fund was out- number to the new number. They are lined to the public. Currently, the Fund working to correct the bug. is at 89.9% funded. Our assets stand at There was a group discussion regard- 24.7 Billion with a liability of 27.3 Billion. ing cataract surgery. Some people prefer The fund is doing a fantastic return. Any Lasik surgery vs. the old time tested pension fund in the country would love scalpel surgery. it was revealed that the to boast of these numbers. During the old scalpel method is more effective and recent downturn, hedge funds did their less risky than the Lasik method. Also, job to help minimize our losses. As you Lasix is a LOT more expensive. Since Jerry Rice Thanks SFPD at Super Bowl can see, even with the recent upturn Medicare’s maximum payment is $1000, of the economy, the fund is still below make sure you compare both options. By Val Kirwan, retired (22)... Also set NFL marks with at least 100% funded. The creators of Prop C You can also negotiate with these doctors 50 receptions in 17 seasons, 1,000 receiv- knew what they were doing when they regarding the cost the you will incur. Members of the SFPD Airport K9 ing yards in 14 seasons, 76 games with tried to take away our Supplemental Grady Allison stated that he and his teams were sent to Atlanta for Super at least 100 receiving yards, 13 consecu- COLA. Lot of misinformation out there friends have been utilizing a service Bowl 53, to help the over 40 agencies tive games with at least one touchdown about pension funds. Know this, ours from Medicare. Basically, for medical involved with security. The SFPD K9 reception and 274 consecutive games is well funded and is working like it is appointments, you can receive rides teams are all federally certified explosive with a reception... Played on three Super supposed to function. People are hired (up to 20 miles one way) to your doc- detection teams. During the festivities Bowl-winning teams as a member of the and people retire…every day. It is almost tors and/or therapy. You are limited to Officer Robert DeLeon and his K9 part- San Francisco 49ers... Named MVP of impossible to be 100% funded, even in 24 — one way appointments or 12 round ner Rocky (8 year old Labrador) were on Super Bowl XXIII... Established career these booming economical times. 80% trip appointments. Remember, if you patrol when 2010 Pro Football Hall Of Super Bowl records in receptions (33), funded is outstanding to most funds. want to read about the most recent and Famer Jerry Rice noticed the SFPD patch. receiving yards (589), all-purpose yards We are at 90%! up to date developments about what is Mr. Rice approached officer DeLeon and (604) and touchdown receptions (eight)... For the fiscal year, the Fund grew happening regarding you benefits, go to thanked him and SFPD for being part of Also set single-game Super Bowl records 1.01% from July to January. Since Janu- protectourbenefits.org or go onto FaceBook. security at the events. in receptions (11), receiving yards (215) ary, the fund has grown an additional It is free for you and you will get all the It was a very nice gesture from Mr. and touchdowns (three, twice)... Played 2.5%. So, for us to get another COLA info and articles you need to see what is Rice. in an NFL-record 29 playoff games with in July of 2019, the fund would have to happening right now. the 49ers, Raiders and Seahawks... Set grow another 6.39%. Professor Asaro Call 1-833-219-1182 for further infor- For the record Jerry Rice: Retired from NFL postseason records in receptions says, Don't count it out, it may happen! mation. professional football holding nearly ev- (151), receiving touchdowns (22), re- Our supreme optimist. Next Meeting is 3/11/19 @ 11 AM. ery NFL career receiving record... Select- ceiving yards (2,245), eight games with Deferred Comp is making a change. Taraval Station. ed to play in 13 Pro Bowls... Named first at least 100 receiving yards and 28 con- Dropping Prudential for Voya. Voya is a team All-Pro 10 times... Played in 303 secutive playoff games with at least one games with 284 starts in 20 seasons with reception... Named AP Offensive player San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle... of the Year in 1987 and 1993... Tabbed for Owner of 38 NFL career records at the SFPD Peninsula PFWA MVP honors in 1987... The MVP time of his retirement... Set the all-time of the 1995 Pro Bowl... Garnered 1985 record for receptions (1,549), receiving UPI NFC Rookie of the Year honors... Retirement Luncheon yards (22,895), touchdown receptions Named to the NFL All-Decade Team for (197), yards from scrimmage (23,540), both the 1980s and 1990s... One of five Wednesday, March 6, 2019 • 11:30 AM all-purpose yards (23,546), combined active players to be named to the NFL’s rushing and receiving touchdowns 75th Anniversary Team in 1994... An All- Basque Cultural Center, (207) and total touchdowns (208)... Set American receiver at Mississippi Valley 599 Railroad Ave., South San Francisco. single-season NFL records in receiving State... The 16th overall pick by the San yards (1,848) and touchdown receptions Francisco 49ers in the 1985 NFL Draft. No-host bar at 11:30 with lunch to follow at 12:00 noon Choice of Hamburger Steak with French fries and Like Us vegetables, or Chicken Cordon Bleu , or a Vegetarian meal. www.facebook.com/SFPOA A salad, bread and ice cream/sorbet will be included. $25 includes the meal, tax and tip. Please RSVP to John Tursi (415-850-6862) or John Bisordi (415-699-4445) or by email ([email protected]) March 2019 POA Journal Page 13

Help Mario Delgadillo Get His Life Back Retiree News and Updates

To: Active & Retired Members retirees are showing up with worn out From: President Tony Montoya leather or nylon rigs that are literally falling apart. One of our retired members needs help. Please click on the GoFundMe link Shoulder holsters, fanny pack hol- and consider making a contribution. No amount is too small. Your generosity sters, and any crossdraw holsters will is greatly appreciated. Thank you. not be allowed on the Range. If the https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-mario-delgadillo-get-his-life-back Retiree is shooting from an Inside-the- Waistband (IWB) holster, that holster must not collapse when the firearm is drawn, rendering re-holstering unsafe. If there are questions about this last policy, the retiree should contact the Range for By Val Kirwan guidance SFPOA Retired Members Representative Please bring 36 rounds of ammunition for your firearm, in the correct caliber, to complete the shoot. Maybe bring a few I was recently in contact with Range- extras just in case. Just check what you master Sgt Alan Callaway and he asked have, and if in doubt show up early and me to get the following information to consult the Range Staff. retirees regarding using the range for For all future range qualifications qualification. you will be required to sign the Range All shooters must have a serviceable Waiver form. holster that fits their firearm. A lot of An Evening of Remembrance Honoring Our Fallen Heroes By Sgt. Bob Guinan, retired Please mark your calendars and join us for a Night of Remembrance on Retirements Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 6 pm as we gather to honor and remember our fellow San Francisco Police Officers, who have died in the line of duty. The San Francisco Police Officers Association congratulates the following The San Francisco Police Department in partnership with the member on his recent retirement from the SFPD. This veteran will be difficult Police Officers Association and the Bay Area Law Enforcement to replace, as he takes with him decades of experience and job knowledge. Assistance Fund will be hosting what is to be an annual The most recently retired member is: Memorial Tribute to our fallen heroes and friends. • Officer Donald Kallsen #1908 from Airport Field Operations Joins us as we show our support for their families. All of the above listed on SFPD Personnel Order #3 (February 6, 2019) and #4 (February 20, 2019) The Ceremony will be held in the lobby of the Police Headquarters Building located at 1245 3rd Street adjacent the Memorial Wall, which honors those San Francisco Police Officers who have died in the line of duty. All members (both active & retired) of the San Francisco Former Members of the Police Department are invited to attend this Memorial Ceremony as we “Honor our Fallen Heroes”. San Francisco Police Department More Event information and details to follow in next month’s POA Journal. We are also asking for your help in locating and inviting all North Bay Retired Cop Luncheon surviving family members whether they be 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation. If you know of any surviving family members please Bi-Annual Luncheon (April/October) contact us so that we can include them on the invitation list. Please contact the POA Office with the any contact information or email me that information at [email protected]. Sally Tomatoes Please mark your calendars and join us, as we Honor our Fallen Heroes and show our support for the surviving families of these officers, 1100 Valley House Drive Rohnert Park, CA who will be our honored quests at this Memorial Remembrance. www.facebook.com/sallytomatoesrp “We shall never forget” Thursday April 25th , 2019 Doors/Bar open 11:00 am • Lunch 12:15 pm Choices of Sliced NY Steak, Grilled Chicken Picatta or Ravioli with Meat Sauce, all served with fresh vegetables and scalloped potatoes. Salad, Coffee, Tea (Tax and Tip) $20.00 (payable at door) Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) Door Prizes & short speech(s) BSU: (415) 837-0875 Fax: (415) 392-6273 Confidential e-mail: [email protected] Further Info…. SERVICES: Steve Bosshard [email protected] Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) We need an accurate count for the Staff of Sally Tomatoes Contact DOC - 24 hour response (415) 553-1071 *** so please let us know if you will attend and your choice of Work Related Trauma meal, at least 3 days in advance via email or phone to: Stress Unit Alcohol/Substance Abuse Support *** Steve Bosshard [email protected] Catastrophic Illness Program *** or 707 480-9495 MHN: Your free outpatient mental health benefit (800) 535-4985, company code SFPD Please Do Not RSVP Mickey or Randy or Rene or MEMBERS: Larry or Maggie or Ed but Steve Bosshard!!! Sgt. Maura Pengel (415) 653-6413 Sgt. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 Aka the Buzzard AKA Stumpy Officer Dennis Rodelas (415) 660-8664 Page 14 POA Journal March 2019 Officers Donate to Animal Care and Control

By Amy Hurwitz

Officer Thomas Coffaro# 242 and Officer Megan Ma- caulay #2365 spear-headed an effort to collect towels for the San Francisco ACC. The ACC staff use the towels for the animals in their ken- nels. SF ACC posts a wish list of items needed for the shelter on their website, the top request is for towels. Of- ficers Coffaro and Macaulay realized the ACC has an on- going need for clean towels and rallied their coworkers for donations. Northern Sta- tion officers responded and donated. Officer Coffaro, Officer Macaulay and Officer Dudy will continue collecting Vice President Rick Andreotti presenting a check to the Special Olympics of towels and other items for Northern California at the annual Dash & Splash/Polar Plunge event held at ACC. If anyone would like Lieutenant Amy Hurwitz, Officer Thomas Coffaro, Aquatic Park on February 23.. to donate they can contact Hobbit the Dog (available for adoption), Officer Megan these officers directly at Macaulay and Gorjean Morado (ACC Shelter Service Northern Station. Representative) AAU Campus Safety Night

By Kevin Martin After an hour lecture on how students can protect themselves, their friends and February 20 and 21, 2019, proved to their property by taking precautionary be busy days for the continuing great measures to increase their awareness relationship between the Academy of of danger, an hour was spent demon- Art University, the SFPD and the SFPOA. strating simple but effective physical On Wednesday, February 20th, Sgt. techniques to the students. Many of Steve Pomatto, SFPD Academy Defen- the students actively participated in the sive Tactics Instructor and Kevin Martin, practical application of what they were Retired SFPD and current POA Associ- being taught. ate Legal Administrator gave a personal The class was very well received by safety class at 620 Sutter Street, site of the students and many shared their one of the University Residential Halls. personal thanks to Sgt. Pomatto for his Academy of Art University Campus great efforts. Safety Director and his valuable staff Thursday, February 21st was AAU arranged for this special class presen- Campus Safety Night which coincided tation for the students and staff of the with the AAU’s Men and Women’s bas- University. ketball games at the historic Kezar Pavil- Approximately 30 students partici- lion against rivals Notre Dame Nu Mar. pated in the almost two-hour class. Members of the AAU Campus Safety Photo includes AAU Campus Safety Director Mike Petricca , members of the AAU The class was divided into lecture Department were honored for their Campus Safety Department and Officer Rockwell of the SFPD. and practical application of defensive continuing outstanding service to the safety tactics. efforts to serve not only the Academy ment and to the POA. AAU Community. In addition, members Sgt. Pomatto was clearly the star of the of Art University but the city of San Officer Rockwell once again came of the San Francisco First Responder show as he did an outstanding job speak- Francisco at large. through big time to assist others. “Rock” Community were also present and ac- ing to the students and answering any Veteran SFPD Officer Rafael Rock- is truly one of the finest officers in our knowledged for their continuing great and all questions the students presented. well was once again called upon to Department. A highly respected vet- represent the Department and did his eran street-wise cop, Rock has become usual outstanding job coordinating the the Department’s go to guy for any event for the Department. “Rock” as he and everything that needed to be done is affectionately known provided safety yesterday! Thanks again Rock for your materials and brochures for attendees. continued greatness! Officer Deandre Williams joined Rock Sgt. Steve Pomatto did a fantastic job and did a wonderful job representing lending his expertise as a police officer the very best the Department has to offer and as an instructor to create a safe, in- interacting with students, staff and fans formative learning environment. Steve at the games. enjoyed the class and has expressed As often is the case, many hands interest in returning to teach the class joined together to make sure the events again. were a great success. A very special thanks to the behind The POA extends its gratitude to AAU the scene guys who make events like this Campus Safety Director Mike Petricca as successful as they are: Lts. Eric Altofer for his continued outstanding support and Dave Maron of Park Station as well for the men and women of the SFPD. For as Sgt. Jung Park of the SFPD Academy the last several years, Mike and his staff Staff. Thank you all for your continued PHOTOS BY JAMES HOLMAN have been just wonderful to the Depart- dedicated efforts.

San Francisco Police Officers They Work to Make Your Day see their stories • sfcitycops.com March 2019 POA Journal Page 15

L_R: Lt. Michael Serujo, Sgt. Thomas Johnson, POA Treasurer Lt. Sean Perdomo, Sgt. Nicolas Pena, Officer Eric Reboli, Officer Daniel Rosaia, Sgt. Nathaniel Steger, Sgt. Craig Tiffe, Sgt. Michael Mellone, Sgt. Ryan Crosby, Officer Anthony Scafani, POA President Sgt. Tony Montoya, Sgt. David Goff, Officer Brent Reeder, and POA Vice President Officer Rick Andreotti. PHOTO BY ST. CECILIA 4TH GRADER AND FUTURE SFPD OFFICER, 9-YEAR-OLD RYAN CROSBY The San Francisco Police Officers’ Association’s Thirteenth Medal of Honor Ceremony Thursday, February 28, 2019

Ceremony and Medal of Honor Presentation Award Recipients By Rick Andreotti and Sean Perdomo Sergeant David Goff On Thursday evening, February 28, 2019, the San Fran- cisco Police Officers Association honored twelve members Officer Daniel Rosaia for valor and professionalism during some very tense and dangerous circumstances. The event was the 13th Medal of Officer Brent Reeder Honor Award Presentation and dinner held in the 3rd Floor Atrium of the POA building. Officer Anthony Scafani Sergeant Ryan Crosby As family and friends looked on, the POA executive of- ficers hosted a ceremony wherein each honoree received a Sergeant Nicolas Peña special Medal of Honor and commendation. Lieutenant Michael Serujo, retired The heroics displayed by each recipient was related to the attendees in detail, which is too lengthy to repeat on these Sergeant Thomas Johnson pages. But at the conclusion of the presentations, the attend- ees heard and no doubt agreed with the sentiments of POA Officer Eric Reboli Treasurer, Lt. Sean Perdomo, who wrote for the program recitations: Sergeant Craig Tiffe

“These officers are celebrated for taking the risks that could Sergeant Michael Mellone claim their lives every time they investigate a crime. We give thanks and praise that they are with us today.” Sergeant Nathaniel Steger Page 16 POA Journal March 2019 PAL Corner

By PAL Staff

Greetings from the SFPAL team. Last time we left off, our mighty Cadets were were taught what goes into a police re- about to have a night of DT/PT with Offi- port, and why police officers take them. cer Moylan. Let's find out how our future They learned the importance of paying crime fighters did! On January 24th, the attention during an interview and how Cadets spent the evening with Officer to ask questions. The night ended with Moylan and learned how to get the most the Cadets taking a report from a battery out of their workouts. He introduced victim for training purposes. Our role the Cadets to some new workouts and player kept our future crime fighters showed them proper techniques while on their toes and did not volunteer any at it. The Cadets pushed themselves and information unless a solid investigation each other and broke a good sweat. Offi- took place. A big Thank You to Officer cer Moylan ended the night by speaking Leonard Morrow for playing the victim. to the Cadets about a healthy diet and SFPAL would also like to congratulate how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A big the following Cadets on their recent Thank You to Officer Moylan for taking promotions. Angelica Lee was promoted the time to teach our Cadets. to Captain. Bill Wang and Angel Li were On February 7th, the Cadets had promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. a night of report writing. The Cadets Kristen Tom and Renaldo Smith were promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Congrat- ulations to all, and Thank You for your continued commit- ment to our program. Our program would not be what it is today without all of your hard work. Keep it up! SFPAL will com- memorate its 60th information or underwriting opportu- how much his technique has improved. Anniversary and we nities please visit our website or contact More importantly though and keeping would like for you our office. with the PAL spirit, Jaycob has dem- to celebrate this ma- onstrated a positive attitude and is a jor milestone with The SFPAL jiu-jitsu program con- mentor to other students. All this makes us. Join us on April tinues to be the hottest ticket in town. Jaycob Alejandrino the SFPAL Star of the 13th at the Olympic The waiting list for the program speaks month. Way to go Jaycob! Club, Lakeside loca- for itself. The staff does an unbeliev- tion for an evening of able job of mentoring the students and Upcoming Events entertainment, dinner friendships have been formed that could Our Flag Football program is right and live auction in last a lifetime. One student that has around the corner. Free registration for support of our many really stood out to the staff is Jaycob the program is now open. Please visit programs. For ticket Alejandrino. Jaycob is a white belt and our website for more information. has demonstrated his technique in fine 4th Annual Kids' Games event will fashion. Recently, his teachers noticed take place on May 5th at Kezar Stadium. Registration to open on 3/2/2019. March 2019 POA Journal Page 17 Goals-Based Wealth Management: Planning for the Life You Want to Live

By Patrick R. Downs, Financial Advisor & formed from stock broker to caretaker of and plan for your current and future if your goals change. Sean E. Peake, CFP®, Financial Advisor their clients’ financial lives. In the wake financial needs. In an increasingly complex and ever- of the financial crisis, Financial Advi- changing world, goals-based wealth The Emergence of Goals- You have unique goals, and your sors have increasingly taken on the role management helps you create a finan- Based Wealth Management wealth management strategy should be of fiduciaries, putting their clients’ best cial roadmap to the future you envision Traditionally, wealth management designed to reflect the specific aspira- interests first. for yourself and your family. With the centered around having a diversified tions you have for yourself and your Today, wealth management is a help of a Financial Advisor who invests portfolio and measuring its performance family. It should also go beyond just high-level professional service that time in understanding you and your against a benchmark. But, for most creating a portfolio to help you plan for goes beyond just investment advice to full financial picture, you can develop people, successful wealth management retirement and other life priorities, such encompass every part of your financial a wealth management strategy that fits is less about the day-to-day fluctuations as saving for your child’s education or life. Rather than trying to piece together your needs and helps maximize your in the market and more about having leaving a meaningful legacy. advice from a series of professional advi- probability of reaching your most im- the resources they need to pursue and sors, you benefit from a holistic approach portant goals. The Evolution of Wealth Management achieve their goals. where a single Financial Advisor or team Over the past 30 years, the wealth Goals-based wealth management, Disclosures of Financial Advisors coordinates all the management industry has evolved. The as its name implies, is a goals-based Article by Morgan Stanley and provided cour- services needed to manage your wealth role of the Financial Advisor has trans- approach to managing your wealth. It tesy of Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor. Patrick Downs is a Financial Advisor in San revolves around reaching your objec- Francisco at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC tives, rather than chasing after an elu- (“Morgan Stanley”). He can be reached by email sive return. It changes the focus from at [email protected] or by tele- creating a portfolio to concentrating on phone at (415) 693-6031. His California Insurance Recover Underpaid CTO License # is 0F82909. building the life you wish you lead. With This article has been prepared for informa- To: Active & Retired Members goals-based wealth management, you tional purposes only. The information and data in From: President Tony Montoya develop a strategy to reach your goals the article has been obtained from sources outside and measure success by the progress of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley makes no In July 2018, two POA members, represented by our outside law firm Mess- representations or guarantees as to the accuracy ing Adam & Jasmine LLP, filed an FLSA collective action lawsuit in federal you’ve made toward achieving them. or completeness of the information or data from court against the City to recover CTO the City had underpaid when members sources outside of Morgan Stanley. It does not Goals-Based Wealth provide individually tailored investment advice either cashed out or used their earned CTO. This lawsuit came after the POA Management is Dynamic and has been prepared without regard to the in- informed the City repeatedly, for well over a year, that the City was calculating As your life stage changes, so do your dividual financial circumstances and objectives CTO incorrectly by failing to include all premiums required under the FLSA. goals. Early in your career, you may be of persons who receive it. The strategies and/or Last week, the court signed an order allowing conditional certification of the investments discussed in this article may not be focused on buying a home or starting a suitable for all investors. Morgan Stanley recom- class. This means that within the next couple of months, you should be receiv- family. Over time, your priorities may mends that investors independently evaluate par- ing notice to opt in to the collective action if you: (a) earned CTO, (b) used or shift to sending your children to college, ticular investments and strategies, and encourages cashed out some or all of your CTO within the class period and (3) received assisting your aging parents or plan- investors to seek the advice of a Financial Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or pay premiums or differentials or other pay above your base pay at the time ning for retirement. In retirement, your strategy will depend on an investor’s individual you earned your CTO. Unlike many class actions, you are not automatically a concerns may be generating enough circumstances and objectives. member of the class if you do nothing – you MUST opt in to the class in order income to maintain your lifestyle or Patrick Downs may only transact business, to be a member of the class, and strict time limits apply. You need not take any creating your legacy. To keep pace with follow-up with individualized responses, or ren- der personalized investment advice for compensa- action yet, but you should be on the lookout for a collective action notice in your evolving needs and priorities, tion, in states where he is registered or excluded or your mail in the late winter/early spring. goals-based management is an ongoing exempted from registration, http://brokercheck. If you have any questions about this lawsuit, please contact Wendi Berkowitz process that helps ensure your strategies finra.org/Search/Search.aspx. at Messing Adam and Jasmine — [email protected] or (415) 266-1813. are always aligned with your goals, even © 2018 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 2149145 07/2018 SF Dispatcher of the Month

Department of Emergency Management 1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Division of Emergency Communications SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Sean Peake CFP®, CRPS® Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 Mary Ellen Carroll Associate Vice President London Breed Division of Emergency Services Executive Director Mayor Phone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043 Financial Advisor 101 California St, 3rd Floor Date: February 1, 2019 San Francisco, CA, 94111 To: Denise Arevalo, Public Safety Dispatcher +1 415 693-1384 From: Lisa Marie Gerard, Employee Recognition Coordinator [email protected] Re: Communications Dispatcher of the Month — February 2019 CA Insurance Lic.# 0F08696 NMLS # 1451609 The Department of Emergency Management has selected you as Com- munications Dispatcher of the Month for February 2019. In January you were training on phones and received a re- © 2018 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. quest for assistance from a caller Member SIPC. CRC 2187362 08/18 contacting us from out of state. The caller was concerned for she learned through social media that her friend purposefully took an overdose of medication. However, the caller did not have an address nor a phone number where her friend currently was. This did not deter you from utilizing every resource you Patrick Downs could in an attempt to locate an Financial Advisor address in which to send help. Databases were queried and 101 California St. 3rd Floor cross- referenced to no avail. San Francisco, CA, 94111 You then decided to check the +1 415 693-6031 white pages; with success you [email protected] located an address. You imme- diately sent both Police and Fire CA Insurance License: #0F82909 to that address and the friend was found. Aid was provided on scene by Police NMLS: #1255696 and EMS who transported the friend to the hospital for further treatment. Denise, your colleagues commend you for your persistent and detailed ap- proach to a trying situation. The skills and knowledge you have demonstrated are admirable and a wonderful example to all of what a true telecommunica- tions professional is. Congratulations and great work, Denise!! © 2018 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC. CRC 2187362 08/18 Page 18 POA Journal March 2019

BALEAF’s 20th Anniversary Sponsor The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, non- Highlight; the SF Police Credit Union Deaths sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: By Robin Matthews In 2013, the Credit Union celebrated RICHARD ARAMBULA NORMAN McHUGH its 60th anniversary from when it Age Unknown, Retired SFPD Age 90, Former SFPD (1950-1957) Greetings one and all! This year first opened its doors! Membership Died February 15, 2019 Died February 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Bay had grown to 32,768 and their assets Notified by C. Bates Notified by R. LaPrevotte Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund exceeded $726 million! In 2014, the (BALEAF)! We’re so thrilled to have been Oakland branch was opened, bringing *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable able to assist Bay Area law enforcement the total number of branches to five. source. The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, members and their families throughout And in 2016, the Credit Union hosted a however the staff or employees of the SFPOA make no official confirmation. these past 20 years, and look forward groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate Submitting Obituaries and Memorial Tributes to continuing to do so as we move into the official kick-off of construction of Any member may submit a separate memorial tribute to a deceased mem- the future. a new administrative building in San ber. Any such piece will not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the As a non-profit, (501(c)(3) organiza- Bruno, which will include a new branch. Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal tion, BALEAF depends on donations and \In 2018, SFPCU celebrated its 65th will also accept and publish in the Mail section short letters about a deceased support from all of you, as well as from Anniversary, with nearly 41,000 mem- member written by a person in the immediate family. However, the Journal our dedicated, committed sponsors. bers, and now has over $900 million in will not reprint obituaries or photos that were published in any other print Without all of your support, BALEAF assets! media, web site, or Internet blog. would never have been able to provide \When BALEAF signed our Articles the assistance to those who truly needed of Incorporation on July 21, 1999, there it in our law enforcement community was no question in our minds on where over the years. we wanted to open our organization’s As part of our 20th anniversary year, bank accounts! From Day 1, the staff at In Memoriam… I want to take the time to publicly ac- the Credit Union was there for us, assist- knowledge some of our sponsors that ing us in all of our banking needs. The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in the we have had, and continue to have, over As the years went by, our relationship line of duty in the month of March of … the years. It takes a village to do what with the SF Police Credit Union merged BALEAF has been able to do, and we into a true partnership. Darlene Hong, 1946: Officer Phillip Farshman, killed in Solo motorcycle accident. want to make sure that our sponsors who is currently the Vice President of 1914: Officer Henry L. Sauer, died from infected gunshot wound. know how much we appreciate them, Membership Development, took the lead and that you know who they are, as well! in helping us with our outreach, and 1912: Officer John J. Nolan, died from a fall while in foot pursuit. For the next few months, I plan on do- partnered with us in supporting events 1896: Lieutenant William L. Burke, shot by a trespasser in a private ing an article in the Journal highlighting such as Law Enforcement Night with residence. some of these amazing organizations the Giants, Guns and Hoses events at Learn more about San Francisco’s Finest who died in the line of duty: that have supported BALEAF. I wanted the San Francisco Tennis Club, sharing to kick off my series of articles by rec- tables with us at the Northern California Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page at ognizing an organization that has been Women Leaders in Law Enforcement www.odmp.org/agency/3445-san-francisco-police-department-california supportive of BALEAF from the very Conferences, sponsoring scholarships Read Men of Courage, by Captain Thomas G. Dempsey (retired) beginning – the SF Police Credit Union for Bay Area officers killed in the line of (SFPCU)! duty, supporting Memorial Events, both Most people in the San Francisco at our Police Headquarters Building and Police Department should be very fa- at the State Memorial in Sacramento – miliar with the SF Police Credit Union! the list goes on and on! CBD Oil Whether you’re a newer member of the Anytime we ever needed anything, Department, or have been retired for we knew that Darlene and the SFPCU (It’s not just a mistyped portion of the alphabet) years, the SFPCU has been with us all were just a phone call away, to offer from the beginning, taking care of all advice or support. Priscilla Guterres, the By Dr. Richard Martin, SFPD Staff Services What do I need to be aware of? of our financial needs. Director of Membership Development Forwarded to the Journal CBD oil sales are the wild west right The SFPD aren’t the only ones who for the Credit Union, has now joined by Kevin Martin (No relation) now so the following are key issues: You would want to obtain pure CBD are lucky enough to be members of this Darlene in continuing to move our part- Recently there have been several in- oil without THC. This means that the financial institution; credit union mem- nership forward. quiries about the use of CBD oil and its oil has less than .3% THC which is not bership is open to most law enforcement, It’s an honor to have the SF Police appropriate use for SFPD Officers. I have enough to be psychoactive or show up selected support personnel, and their Credit Union as our longest sponsor! tried utilizing it myself and beforehand on a drug screen as the cut off levels are family members in the nine Bay Area Their motto of “Providing Financial spent several hours researching its ap- well above this. Several CBD products counties! Solutions to Take Care of Our Own” propriate use. What many people might not know resonates with BALEAF. As such, they have 1-4% THC blended in, but there is is some of the history of the SFPCU. are listed as a Resource on our website, What is it? no more excuse to utilize these blends In 1953, the SFPCU opened their first as we know that when law enforcement CBD Oil is a mixture of oil soluble with THC than there is to be found branch at the Golden Gate Park Police members and their families are in crisis, chemicals called Cannabinoids. The ingesting or smoking THC. You should Station! The following year, their first financial issues often play a huge part CBD oil is generally concentrated from obtain CBD oil from a reputable source Annual Meeting was held, and in 1958, in that. the Hemp portion of a Cannabis plant. that can provide you with the chemical the first issue of “The Notebook” was For more information about BALEAF, Another Cannabinoid is THC which is testing results of their product. You want issued, which was the Credit Union’s please check out our website at www. generally concentrated from the buds of to make sure there are no pesticides, newsletter. The Credit Union remained baleaf.org, or go to our Facebook page. We the Cannabis plant and as we all know solvents, or THC in the product. The at the Park Station location until moving hope that you never need us, but we’re THC is the psychoactive portion of the higher quality CBD is extracted with the branch to Noriega Street in 1967. here if you ever do! Cannabis plant. 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Maura Pengel (415) 653-6413 https://cbdoilreview.org/cbd-cannabidiol/ controlled studies in humans for many cbd-dosage/ Sgt. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 reported benefits, but animal studies are Officer Dennis Rodelas (415) 660-8664 encouraging for many positive effects. I https://www.consumerreports.org/mari- would encourage you to look these up. juana/how-to-shop-for-cbd/ March 2019 POA Journal Page 19 Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association

P.O. Box 4247, San Rafael, CA 94913-4247 u Telephone 415.681.3660 u Established 1878

February 12, 2019 Euing observed a suspect driving a ve- and many nieces and nephews, New Business: No report this month. hicle who was wanted for kidnapping, Ed Packard, age 82: Edward R. Pack- Good of the Order: No report this The Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid As- stolen vehicle, and who was armed with ard was born on October 26, 1936 in San month. sociation of the San Francisco Police a shotgun. Conroy and Euing forced the Francisco, California. Ed joined the San Department held their monthly meeting car to the curb and placed the suspect Adjournment: President Ray Kane Francisco Police Department on May 12, at 850 Bryant Street, room #150, in San into custody. Kevin and his partner led our Board in a moment of silence 1961. Ed worked the following assign- Francisco California. The meeting com- Donald Euing were awarded with a for all our passed members, our recently ments during his 11 year career: Potrero menced at 1230 hours. first grade Medal of Valor for services passed members Kevin Conroy, Nor- Police Station (April 9, 1962), Park Police rendered on September 8, 1956. Conroy, man McHugh, and Ed Packard who Roll Call: President Ray Kane, Vice Station (May 16, 1963), Communica- Euing, with Sergeant William Cunnane, passed away in February of 2018, but President Jim O’Meara, Secretary Mark tions/ BCI (May 1, 1967), Potrero Police and Officers Robert Wentworth, William was reported to the WOAA last week. McDonough (conference call), Treasurer Station (July 1, 1971), and Community Brazil, Daniel Mahoney, John Mino, John President Kane scheduled our next Dean Taylor, Trustees Al Luenow, Rob Relations (April 16, 1972). Ed retired with Heald, William F. Musante, William Del- meeting for Tuesday March 12, 2019. Forneris, Lou Barberini, Ryan Walsh, a Disability on September 27, 1973. Ed Bene, and Emil Giacomoni helped rescue The meeting will be held at the Hall of and Leroy Lindo were present. Book- was awarded with a 2nd grade Medal of four people who were drowning in the Justice at 850 Bryant Street, room #150 in keeper Sally Foster was excused. Valor for services rendered on May 24, Pacific Ocean. One officer rode his horse San Francisco, California. The meeting 1964. Ed, with Officers Arthur Gerrans, Approval of the Minutes: Trustee into the water and directed the rescue will commence at 1230 hours. Frank Kerlin, and Michael J. Williams Rob Forneris made a motion to accept operation. The Mounted Unit Officer was had responded to a call of a man armed To All WOAA Members: Members the minutes from our January 2019 eventually in danger of drowning and with a knife who had just cut another who have not submitted their dues pay- meeting. Trustee Ryan Walsh seconded rode his horse out the ocean to safety. man. When the Officers arrived at the ment for 2019 can send $100 to WOAA, the motion. The motion passed without The rescue was successful. scene the suspect was locked in his P.O. Box 4247, San Rafael, CA 94913- objection. Norman McHugh, age 90: Norman room. It was necessary for the Officers 4247. Members have an option of signing Receiving Applications; Suspen- Gerald McHugh was born on October 20, to break down the door to gain entry. up for Automatic Payments each year. sions and Reinstatements: There were 1928 in San Francisco, California. Nor- When entry was made, the Officers were Our website sfwidowsandorphans.org has no new applications for membership. man was the second child born to Denis faced by the suspect standing in a corner a link for the San Francisco Police Credit There were no new suspensions. Vice and Sara McHugh. Norman attended and holding a revolver. The suspect had Union, and an option for Pay Pal. Mem- President Jim O’Meara made a motion Most Holy Redeemer, St. Ignatius High the firearm pointed at the Officers. The bership dues need to be submitted as to reinstate dropped members Robert School (now S.I. College Preparatory), Officers ordered the suspect to drop the soon as possible. Please use this website Tayak, William Arietta, and Kenneth and the University of San Francisco with revolver. The suspect refused and the Of- to access beneficiary forms if a change is Lui. Tayak, Arietta, and Lui all paid their a focus on Accounting. Norman married ficers rushed the suspect and disarmed needed. Click on the Resources box on back dues and fines, and submitted a Eugenia “Genie” Hinds on September 10, him by force. There was no written our face page. Print the form, complete note from their Physician declaring that 1949. Norman and Genie had five chil- obituary subsequent to Ed’s passing as it with address, contact numbers, and they are in good health. Trustee Al Lu- dren, Carol (Tony) Dileva, Stephen, Ann was his request. If any member wishes email address. Mail the form to above enow seconded the motion. The motion (Rudy) Wadley, Geraldine (fiancé Dale to remember a deceased member with mentioned P.O. Box in San Rafael. I can passed without objection. Misner), and Jeff McHugh. Norman, an obituary or fond memory please be contacted by phone at 415 681-3660, after working for a short time as a mail contact me, or Ray Shine as soon as pos- or by email at markmac825@comcast. Communications and Bills: Treasur- carrier, joined the San Francisco Police sible subsequent to the sad news of the net. The WOAA would like to express er Dean Taylor read aloud the bills and Department on July 5, 1950 as a member member’s passing. our thanks and gratitude to the follow- beneficiary claims (William Van Dis) for of the S.F.P.D.’s 65th Academy Class. Nor- ing people who assist our efforts each our recently passed members. Trustee Report of Special Committee: Book- man wore star #1529. Norman left the month: Retired San Francisco Police Leroy Lindo made a motion to pay our keeper Sally Foster has not only recon- San Francisco Police Department in 1957, Department Captain and the current outstanding bills and beneficiary claim. ciled our entire membership roster, she and there is no record of where he was POA Defense Administrator, Paul Trustee Al Luenow seconded the motion. has reported and resolved a significant assigned to work. Norman was “loaned” Chignell, Retired San Francisco Police The motion passed without objection. number of errors on our automated files. to the United States Marine Corps from Department Lieutenant and the host of Our membership files were scanned Report of Visiting Committee: No 1950 to 1952. Norman was honorably dis- the Gold Country Reaper website, Rene into a data base a few years ago. Sally report this month. charged from the USMC and returned Laprevotte, Retired San Francisco Police discovered incomplete files regarding to the S.F.P.D. Norman left the San Fran- Sergeant and the current and long-time Report of Trustees: We received the necessary paperwork. Members have cisco Police Department on a “transfer” editor of the POA Journal, Ray Shine, sad news of the passing of our following been contacted regarding forms and to the California Department of Justice/ Sergeant Rachael Kilshaw and Risa WOAA members: records. Sally has also been conducting Law Enforcement Division. During his Tom of the San Francisco Police Depart- address and phone number verifications Kevin Conroy, age 90: Kevin J. career at the DOJ, Norman held the posi- ment Police Commission Office, David for our membership. Sally is in charge of Conroy was born in San Francisco Cali- tion of Supervising Special Agent in San Ng of Personnel, and to the Command our WOAA Constitution and By-Laws fornia. Kevin entered the San Francisco Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Staff and Officers of Traffic Command rewrite and will be mailing out ballots to Police Department on September 5, 1950. Sacramento. Norman rose to the rank of who generously afford us space for our each member for a vote on our proposed Kevin graduated from the San Francisco Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Narcotic monthly meetings and our files. changes. Police Department Academy Training Enforcement and Bureau of Investiga- Mark J. McDonough, on September 18, 1950. Kevin wore star tion. Following his retirement from Law Old Business: No report this month. WOAA Secretary #236, and worked the following assign- Enforcement, Norman attended Wood ments during his 30 year career: Park Shop classes at Palomar College which Police Station (September 18, 1950), led to his membership in the San Diego Central Police Station (February 5, 1951), Fine Woodworkers Association Program Headquarters Juvenile Bureau (Septem- of building wooden toys to be handed ber10, 1953, promoted to Asst. Inspec- out to children during the Christmas tor on March 16, 1957, to full inspector Holiday. Norm joined the San Diego on March 16, 1959, and to Q50 Police Woodturners Club and taught the skill Sergeant on July 12, 1967), Personnel to wounded soldiers at Camp Pendleton. (January 30, 1973), Inspector’s Bureau Norm was a familiar face at the San (July 3, 1976), and finally to Park Police Diego Blood Bank where he donated 19 Station (June 13, 1978, promoted to Q60 gallons of blood and helped to save 396 Police Lieutenant). Kevin Conroy retired lives. Norm also volunteered deliver- with a service pension on April 30, 1980. ing baked goods to the Encinitas Senior Kevin was awarded a third grade Medal Center. Norman G. McHugh was sur- of Valor for services rendered on March vived by his wife and five children, five 9, 1963. Kevin and his partner Donald grandchildren, five great-grandchildren,

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Dear SFPOA — In addition, each child was able to On behalf of the San Francisco take a picture with Santa, and Frosty. Police Activities League, I would like With the number of attendees, it is to thank you for supporting our 60th obvious that the party is an annual Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala event event the neighborhood children and held on April 13, 2019 at the Olympic families look forward to, and need. Club, Lakeside location in San Fran- Your donation allowed us to make this cisco, California. It is because of gener- event possible. ous supporters like you that we can Warm Regards, continue to strengthen and improve Marru Harris our community by providing athletic President and educational programs to youth in Dear Tony — need. We would like to thank the Board of Sincerely, Directors of the Police Officer’s Associ- Sabine Medrano ation for the thoughtful and generous Development Director donation made to Operation Dream. Your donation assisted us in provid- Dear Commander Lazar ing toys, hot chocolate and cookies to Last night at Kezar Stadium the children of low income housing this Police Depart partnered with AAU on past Christmas season. There was our annual Campus Safety Night at plenty of holiday joy when Santa Claus our last home basketball game of the made an appearance and took photos year. We had our best turn out ever with the children. and I want to thank Officers Rafael We appreciate your support of our Rockwell and Deandre Williams for organization. coming and speaking to the crowd. Lt. Happy New Year. David Maron also came by and met Thanks our students, staff and Athletics Direc- Leroy Lindo (retired) tor Brad Jones. I want to give special San Francisco Police credit and thanks to the ALERT Team. They manned the booth and were Dear President Montoya — outstanding. I would like to thank you, the Kevin Martin was my main contact SFPOA, and Mike Nevin in particular and he has been a fantastic liaison for the SFPOA’s very generous dona- between AAU and the Police Depart- tion to my GoFundMe account. It has ment. Without Kevin the night would really helped with all of the extra not have been such a success. expenses. By the way we played Notre Dame More importantly for me is that you de Namur and won the men’s game consider me part of the SFPD family. and lost the women’s. It was a lot of Working with the SFPD has been the this difficult time. Thank you for the Dear SFPOA — fun and a great message was given by highlight of my career and my greatest wonderful gesture. Thank you so much for your ex- your team. honor. Sincerely, tremely generous sponsorship of our Thanks again, This is the first time I have accepted Peter & The Walsh Family upcoming Farm to sTable dinner! We Michael G. Petricca charity for anything and that has not know that you have a choice in your Vice President of Campus Safety been easy, but the extra funds sure February 2, 2019 philanthropic giving and we appreci- and Lab Resources have helped. Chief Bill Scott ate you choosing to give to Giant Steps. Academy of Art University Thank you so much again for your San Francisco Police Department Together, we are creating opportuni- donation and for posting my GoFund- 1245 3rd Street, 6th Floor ties for our clients to increase their Dear SFPOA — Me page for the SFPD to see. You guys San Francisco, CA 94158 independence and fulfillment. In the Youth are our greatest resource; one are just the best. words of one of our riders: in which you have made a generous Sincerely, Dear Chief Scott, When I am with my Giant Steps investment. Your gift brings invaluable Blake Loebs We are writing to both thank and horse, I work on the physical goals of returns in the form of education, lead- commend SFPD for their professional, balance, core strength. But what keeps ership, and skill-building for Bayview Dear SFPOA — courteous and courageous assistance me coming back is the freedom of youth and their families. On behalf of the SFAR Foundation, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at the movement. the building of confidence Thank you for your gift to our 2018- thank you for your generous donation Walk for Life West Coast. It seems as as I maneuver a half ton being, and 2019 Bayview Foundation and Corpo- to support the Welcome Home Project. if every year we write the same letter: the total acceptance that I have control rate Grants. By making your gift to the Your contribution makes it possible how great you are, how much we owe over my experiences. Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, you to realize the number one goal of the to the men and women of the SFPD, move us forward. As the leading non- Welcome Home Project. and how it would not be possible for profit for youth development, healthy Your contribution makes it possible us to safely exercise our constitutional living and social responsibility, the Y for the Welcome Home Project to meet rights without the protection of the uses your gift to make a meaningful, the increasing demand to be of service SFPD. But we write it every year be- enduring impact in the lives of those to our community’s most vulnerable cause it’s true every year! who need it most. families and individuals as they work It really does our hearts good to Thank you for being a key part- to stabilize, rebuild, and move forward see families taking photographs with ner in the forward movement of our with their lives. police officers, kids crowded around mission: We build strong kids, strong Thank you for your support and officers and the thousands of partici- families, and strong communities. contribution. Together, we are making pants thanking your officers for a job Takija Gardner a difference every day. well done. It is the way it should al- District Executive Director Sincerely, ways be — kids looking up to men and Bayview Hunters Point YMCA Mary Jung women in uniform. Your officers seem Executive Director to like it too! One of the biggest rounds Dear SFPOA — of applause year at this year’s rally On behalf of the Ocean View, Mer- Dear SFPOA — came when Archbishop Cordileone From our riding lessons for all ages, ced Heights, Ingleside-Neighbors In Thank you so much for the lovely reminded us that the SFPD put their to our innovative groundwork pro- Action I wish to thank you for your flower arrangement that was sent to lives on the line for us every single day grams, we achieve great results with generous donation and continued sup- my mother’s funeral service. It was asked the crowd to give it up for the SF your help. port of our Annual OMI Holiday Toy very thoughtful. Police Department! If you have not done so already, we Giveaway. Venus J. Williams & Family This year marked the 15th Walk invite you to visit our riding facility We had approximately 350 adults for Life and it continues to be a great in Petaluma to witness the magic in and children in attendance at our Dear Tony and the POA — pleasure (and honor) for us to work in action. Please call the office to make party held on Saturday, December I am so grateful to you and your coordination with your Department. arrangements for your private tour. 15, 2018. Everyone was served, cook- team for the incredible floral arrange- You should be proud of them. As San Sincerely, ies and punch. In addition, over 300 ment for my father’s funeral. It meant Franciscans, we sure are! Beth Porter neighborhood children received a toy so much to my family and I to have Sincerely, Executive Director from Santa Claus. our police family think of us during SK. Knight Dwight Speir Therapeutic Equestrian Center Gibbons J. Cooney March 2019 POA Journal Page 21 News from the Credit Union

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From The Inquirer Daily News, Philly.com have been moving into a guardian posi- And so their tools and training and sup- opioid crisis. Police are being expected to Forwarded to the Journal tion where our role is to take care of the port are not set up for the duty that they be better trained to deal with emotional- by Martin Halloran public, take care of the citizens, take care have now evolved into.” ly disturbed people on the street. We are of those who depend on us the most. I asking police officers in the 21st century Updated: February 28, 2019 - 3:20 PM How would you recommend don’t think that being a law enforcement to be almost doctors — what drug are the Philadelphia Police officer and being a guardian have to be they probably on? What mental-health When kids dress up as police officers Department spend $100,000? for Halloween, they pretend to catch mutually exclusive. I would contend that condition? I have an expression that we “robbers” and find clues that will help a really effective police officer says, ‘I “I would spend the money on more used in Los Angeles, but I think it applies them solve mysteries. But the reality of need you to go out there, and you don’t hours of police foot patrol in small crime for the profession as a whole: ‘too few being a police officer in Philadelphia have to lock everyone up, but you do hot spots in the summer. We know that who have been asked to do too much today is very different. Officers spend have to have a good relationship with a violence tends to spike in the summers. with too little for too long.’ “ their time responding to pressing prob- community that we serve.’ “ We know that violence concentrates in How would you recommend lems — overdoses, homelessness, and small, specific crime hot spots — just a How would you recommend the Philadelphia Police mental-health crises, to name a few. And few corners, a few localized places. And the Philadelphia Police Department spend $100,000? at the same time, nationwide, the major- we know that if we put police officers, Department spend $100,000? ity of crime goes unsolved. especially rookie police officers who “In terms of prioritization, first has to Could the reason be that we are ask- “My priority would be dealing with the tend to work hard and engage with the be technology. Training, because the ing too much of police? We asked a va- public. That can be implicit bias training, community, in those locations, we’ve vast majority of departments in America riety of experts to answer that question cultural diversity training, how to deal shown already in Philadelphia that that do not do enough in terms of training. and give us a sense of what police should with a difficult situation, use of force — if can have a measurable impact on one of Third, we must address the sufficient prioritize. To glean that information, we you effectively figure out those things, the city’s most acute challenges.” number of police. There is the old ad- asked them how they would recommend everything else falls into place.” — Jerry Ratcliffe is a professor age of ‘You get what you pay for.’ So that a police department spend an imagi- — Lt. Sonia Pruitt is the national of criminal justice at Temple $100,000, in some respects is a Sophie’s nary gift of $100,000. Responses have chairperson of the National Black University. He served as an officer choice dilemma.” been lightly edited for clarity. Interviews Police Association. She has been with London’s Metropolitan Police — William Bratton is the executive were conducted by Abraham Gutman. serving as a police officer in for 11 years. chairman, risk advisory, at Teneo Maryland for the last 27 years. Consulting. He served as the police Police as problem solvers. Invest in alternatives commissioner of New York City, the chief of police of Los Angeles, and the By Robin S. Engel “When no one else can to police. help, we call the cops.” commissioner of the Boston Police Are we asking police to do too much? By Samuel Sinyangwe Department. By Peter Moskos “Historically, the role of police for cen- Are we asking police to do too much? turies has included a mandate to handle Are we asking police to do too much? Invest money in “For too long, police have been used communities, not cops. situations, maintain order, enhance “We always have been -- that’s what cops and invested in as a catch-all for a range public safety, and provide service. This do: Pick up the pieces of what society has of issues — from substance abuse to By Jennifer Epps-Addison has not changed – police have always homelessness to even school discipline. failed at solving. In a way that is their job. Are we asking police to do too much? been involved in social work to some The buck has to stop somewhere. It’s a That is way beyond what the role of the extent. When we limit our conception shame that issues like mental health and police should be. Instead of police, we “When we look at the most criminal- of police to only law enforcers, we do homelessness aren’t solved. But when no should be investing in alternatives. In ized communities, largely black and a disservice to the profession. What one else can help, we call the cops and response to public health issues like brown communities but also commu- we need to provide are more resources ask them to do something.” substance abuse, we should be having nities where folks have disability and and tools for officers to effectively and mental-health providers responding to are struggling with drug addiction, we How would you recommend efficiently handle the situations they calls involving people who are having know that the thing that will help them the Philadelphia Police encounter. With the opioid crisis, these mental-health crises rather than police. overcome those deeply embedded chal- resources may include stronger police/ Department spend $100,000? I think the police are doing entirely too lenges is not continued criminalization public health partnerships, investments “Public safety trumps a lot. I don’t much.” and suppression, but instead invest- in treatment facilities, police training in believe it is possible to solve society’s ments in the common good. Investment crisis intervention, providing officers How would you recommend greatest problems if people are afraid in housing, education, health care, and with additional alternatives to arrest, the Philadelphia Police — and sometime for good reason — of jobs. Police are not mental-health profes- and structuring our law enforcement Department spend $100,000? getting shot when they leave their house. sionals, they are not trained to provide agencies to support these alternatives We need proper evaluation of programs. “There are things that take money to do health care to people, they are not social through changes in policies, training, A hundred thousand dollars isn’t that and that need to be done in the context workers, and we need to reevaluate the and supervision. We are not really add- much money, but it could fund a proper of policing, like the creation of oversight role of policing in society and reimagine ing more ‘tasks’ to police; we are asking study. ... So much more depends on structures, accountability structures, public safety in a way that invests in police to be problem solvers – and there- leadership instead of a little bit of money and crisis intervention training. How- communities and neighborhoods, not fore we need to provide them the tools ever, the police already receive so much incarcerates them, surveils them, and and resources to do that effectively.” here and there.” — Peter Moskos is a professor money. In many cities it’s like 40 percent oppresses them.” How would you recommend and chair of the department of law, of the city budget. That’s more than How would you recommend the Philadelphia Police police science, and criminal justice enough to do those things.” the Philadelphia Police Department spend $100,000? administration at John Jay College — Samuel Sinyangwe is the Department spend $100,000? cofounder of Campaign Zero, a data- “I would invest the money in a compre- of Criminal Justice. He served as a informed platform that presents “I believe that we need a massive divest- hensive review of the Police Department police officer in Baltimore for two ment from policing and the police state. — the policy, the procedure, the prac- years. comprehensive solutions to end The role of policing has largely been tice. I would assess the needs and the police violence in America. about social control, about the control resources, talk to citizens and officers, Policing is dealing with of black and brown bodies, and the and come back with a plan for evidence- social problems. Decisions about police intersection of racial capitalism that al- based policing.” spending are like By Jerry Ratcliffe lows people to exploit and profit largely — Robin S. Engel is a professor of “Sophie’s Choice.” off of communities of color. If you said criminal justice at the University of Are we asking police to do too much? By William Bratton I’m going to give you $100,000 for polic- Cincinnati and director of the IACP/ “We certainly are, within the current ing, I would say, we don’t need to put UC Center for Police Research and Are we asking police to do too much? constraints of how much we are willing $100,000 more in policing. In fact we Policy to support them. We increasingly ask “In many respects, we are. Throughout need to be taking millions of dollars out more of police, and they could take addi- my career, starting in Boston decades of policing and invest that money in our “I need you to go out there.” tional roles if we supported them appro- ago, that has been the case. The basic communities.” By Lt. Sonia Pruitt priately, but we don’t. Law enforcement mission for which police exist is to — Jennifer Epps-Addison serves is just enforcing legislation, but policing prevent crime and disorder. After 9/11, as the president and co-executive Are we asking police to do too much? involves dealing with many more social police departments, particularly in large director of the Center for Popular “In the past few years we, as law enforce- problems. We give police officers law cities, are expected to commit resources Democracy and CPD Action’s ment, have been moving away from the enforcement training and tools, but we to preventing terrorism. We are expected network of 49 partner organizations law enforcement-only standard and ask them to do a social service mission. now to deal with cyber crime, and the in 33 states. March 2019 POA Journal Page 23 Book Review The Monk of Mokha By Dave Eggers in February of 2018 and was released is considered a controlled substance Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi in paperback just this year. It is not an here in the United States. Throughout easy book to categorize. It might be the book the protagonist, Mokhtar, uses Dave Eggers is a most interesting considered a story of the pursuit of the khat while dealing with farmers and person. He was born in Boston, Massa- American Dream. It could also be a fine business people in Yemen. Mokhtar chusetts forty-nine years ago. He lives primer on the history and production of wanted to make it more profitable for in the San Francisco Bay Area and is coffee. It’s biographical. It’s political. It is those farmers to return the crops of khat married to Vendela Vida, who is also also an adventure story that, occasion- to crops of coffee beans. a writer. Mr. Eggers has ally, resembles an Indiana The story begins with Mokhtar grow- published both fiction and Jones-like movie. ing up primarily in San Francisco’s but I wondered how accurate were non-fiction books. He has Mokhtar Alkhanshali, Tenderloin District. He made and those re-creations. I also found that published novels, novel- a Yemeni American, was a maintained many friends but seems many steps that must have been taken las, books of short stories, twenty-five-year old door- unable to improve his economic status for Mr. Alkhanshali to succeed were biographical works, screen- man for the large complex until his attention is focused upon the either incompletely described or left out plays, pieces for magazines of condominiums in San idea of becoming a coffee exporter. His completely, particularly the means and and books of humor. His Francisco known as The lack of business acumen and almost methods of securing enough capital to book, A Heartbreaking Work Infinity, when he decided non-existent knowledge of the coffee transport the coffee beans by ship to the of Staggering Genius was a to change the direction of business should have made this pur- United States. The scenes in the book finalist for a Pulitzer Prize, his life. He discovered that suit nothing much more than a passing that describe the transport of his product among other awards. His the country his parents fancy. Instead, his determination and through the streets of the Capitol of Ye- book Zeitoun also won nu- were from, Yemen, was energy drove him to succeed. men, Sana’a, while under gunfire from merous awards and was the first place that coffee Mr. Eggers has said that he spent warring factions created a strange mix reviewed in this publication a few beans were cultivated and made into a hundreds of hours interviewing the pro- of humor, adventure and courage. years back. He founded 826 Valencia, beverage, approximately five hundred tagonist, Mokhtar Alkhanshali over the The book provides a great combina- a nonprofit writing and tutoring center years ago. He also learned that Yemen course of three years. He also attempted tion of stories about coffee and its his- for children ages 6-18. That enterprise had turned many arable acres that had to corroborate Alkhanshali’s statements tory, it’s cultivation, and its importation. was so successful that it grew into six once been coffee growing plants to a by speaking with those who were pres- It offers a different look at San Francisco chapters across the United States and is different crop: qat, or khat. Khat is a ent and/or with available documents. and a vivid description of the geogra- now known as 826 National. He is the flowering plant native to the Arabian As has been the quality of Mr. Eggers phy of the countries that abut The Red founder of McSweeney’s, an indepen- Peninsula that contains cathinone, a previous works, this is a great, almost Sea and The Gulf of Aden where the dent publishing house in San Francisco stimulant, which causes loss of appetite epic tale. It is also open to criticism. All Middle East meets Northeast Africa. that specializes in books and journals. and euphoria. It is often used as a recre- the conversations that took place were Mr. Eggers may have been focused on He formed ScholarMatch, a nonprofit ational drug and is most often chewed not recorded. Mr. Eggers tries to recre- one individual involved in one venture, organization that connects students but can also be prepared as a tea. The ate those conversations into English but, at the same time, tells a much larger with resources, schools and donors to World Health Organization classified but they were often conducted and are story. I found it both an educational and make college possible. it in 1980 as a drug of abuse that can remembered by Arab-speaking people. satisfying adventure read. The Monk of Mokha was published produce psychological dependence. It He succeeds in producing a lively tale, Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice By Adam Makos he opted to go on vacation with his officers. He became the first African- that leave no doubt as how those who Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi family in 1996 instead of joining his American carrier pilot. President Harry survived the battles became known as, high-school French Club. That group of Truman had ordered the integration of The Frozen Chosin. The story is presented This book was recommended to me young students died on TWA Flight 800 the military only ten months earlier. in such a manner as to move readers by retired Inspector Ed Erdelatz. Ed is over the Atlantic Ocean. The two men met when they were both to evaluate the meaning of dedication, a self-described “avid reader.” He seems The book is divided almost in half. assigned to Fighter Squadron 32 and be- determination, duty, courage, friend- to know a good book when he reads one. The first part gives the reader a look at came best friends. They were originally ship and at the same time, inhumanity Thank you, Ed. It was as you described, how two young men grew up in very deployed to the Mediterranean. There and the mind-boggling potential of evil “an overall great read.” different circumstances, shared a de- they met Marines who they eventually by some. There are several names the The author, Adam Ma- sire to serve their country, would be air support for in battle. They reader will likely remember as a result kos, is a young man, ap- learned to become pilots also met numerous wealthy vacationers, of this book: Dick Cevoli, an outstanding proximately 38-years old, and became close friends including the actress Elizabeth Taylor. trainer of pilots, Marty Goode, a navy who is seriously fascinated throughout that process. Their seemingly good times were inter- pilot and member of Squadron 32, and by the generation of his Tom Hudner, one of the rupted by the outbreak of violence and John “Red” Parkinson, a Marine who grandfathers. Mr. Makos friends, came from a white what is sometimes called The Korean made it out alive, though psychologi- grew up near Williams- family with many creature Conflict, and at other times called The cally damaged. These are just a few of port, Pennsylvania where comforts. He was expect- Forgotten War. As the second half of the brave souls the story involves. There he was fascinated by both ed to attend Harvard but the book unfolds it becomes impossible are many more. his maternal and fraternal chose instead to apply for, to not recognize the importance of The Towards the end of the book there grandfathers’ histories of and was accepted to, the Forgotten War. was a startling statement of statistics. “ World War II. While still a United States Naval Acad- For the next few months the squadron For Americans held prisoner by the Chi- middle-school student he emy at Annapolis. Jesse flew missions against both North Ko- nese and the North Koreans, that win- began publishing a news- Brown, the other young reans and the Chinese, while Marines ter would be known as ‘the starvation letter titled, Valor, which eventually man, was an African-American, and the were fighting at the Chosin Reservoir. months,’ when more POWs died than became a magazine, dedicated to the son of a Mississippi share-cropper. He On December 4, 1950, Brown and Hud- at any other time. Overall, 38 percent stories he researched about that war and was not expected to attend college at all ner and their squadron, were on patrol of American prisoners died during the the people who have become known as, but his determination to rise above his near where a recent battle had taken Korean War. In comparison, 34 percent The Greatest Generation. Mr. Makos has economic status and fascination with place and the squadron was aware that died in Japanese camps during WWII, 14 published four books, all about valorous airplanes and flight propelled him to ground troops needed air support. En- percent died in North Vietnamese camps moments in World War II or, as in this obtain enough university education to sign Brown’s plane was hit by ground during Vietnam, and 4 percent died in case, The Korean Conflict. His book,A enlist in the Navy and become a pilot. fire during this mission and the plane German/Italian camps during WWII.” Higher Call, made The New York Times He and Tom Hudner were not just any crashed. Lt. Hudner, decided against If I were to find fault with the book it bestseller list. This book was published pilots: they were carrier pilots, the type leaving his friend behind to die and in- would be the author’s use of reconstruct- in 2015 but, due to North Korea often of pilots who possess very rare skills. tentionally crash-landed his plane on a ed conversations and situations that lack being in the news recently, it is likely to The author does an excellent job of snowy, freezing mountain top, hoping to documentation and are impossible to be seen as timely now. In the course of describing how different life was for help his friend escape capture or death. report accurately. Mr. Makos has clearly his research, Adam has flown a WWII both men and how different life was for You will have to read the book yourself taken some liberties in those matters bomber, accompanied a Special Forces Americans at that time in comparison to discover what followed. but he does it in a manner that keeps raid in Iraq, and journeyed into North to our lives today. As a newly appointed The author spends a great deal of time the reader turning the pages. I found it Korea in search of an MIA American Ensign, in 1949 Jesse Brown was only one describing battle conditions in the freez- a thoroughly enjoying re-creation of a airman. He is truly fortunate to be here of five African-American officers in the ing snow-covered grounds of the Cho- stirring moment in American military writing today. As a high school student United States Navy’s forty-five thousand sin Reservoir. There are several stories history. Page 24 POA Journal March 2019 Baltimore Police Commissioner Says Department Has so Few Officers it’s ‘Robbing Peter to Pay Paul’ February 11, 2019 streets. percent boost in the number of officers budget director, told the council mem- The Police Department employed a deployed this week compared with last bers that the new schedule would save Facing renewed questions about total of 2,273 officers and commanders week. about $200,000 in overtime bills for each his department’s ability to hire new at the end of January. It is one of the Patrol officers, who are supposed to two-week pay period. That’s about $5 officers, interim Baltimore Police Com- largest police departments in the nation. split their time between responding to million a year. missioner Gary Tuggle said Thursday But new numbers reported by The Balti- calls for help and deterring crime, are The department’s total overtime that his agency is “understaffed across more Sun on Wednesday show that the regularly described as the backbone of spending for the current budget year, the board.” department is losing officers faster than the department. But staffing shortages which ends June 30, was forecast to be “You can’t hide that,” Tuggle told it is hiring them, despite officials saying have made the assignment a thankless almost $48 million before the new sched- reporters at police headquarters. “It’s they need to fill hundreds of vacancies. one that drives officers to exhaustion. ule went into effect. evidence. We are literally robbing Peter Last year, the department hired 184 The Police Department says shorten- At the hearing, police officials from a to pay Paul within the agency.” officers, while 220 left. ing shifts and cutting the number of days number of divisions described how staff- Tuggle’s comments build on a picture In response, Tuggle announced the off will allow commanders to stretch the ing shortages were affecting their efforts. of the department that emerged at a department would suspend performing same number of officers further. But in The commander of the recruitment City Council hearing Wednesday night. pre-employment background investi- practice, the department is still so short- unit said his team was itself short- Police commanders say they’re not only gations for other city agencies for six staffed that officials expect to continue staffed, slowing the hiring process. struggling to field enough officers on months so that those investigators could to rely heavily on overtime. Col. Byron Conaway, who oversees patrol — a long-acknowledged prob- focus on vetting police recruits. Capt. Derek Loeffler, who addressed detective units, said it was right that the lem — but also have too few detectives A spokesman for the mayor said the council members Wednesday night, department was focusing on boosting to investigate shootings, robberies and city’s human resources department said that the patrol division has just 750 patrol numbers, but that his teams were homicides. Units that battle corruption contracts with an agency to complete officers assigned and only about 660 working with “bare minimum” staff. and misconduct are overburdened, and background checks and is confident that available for full duty. “Homicide is short. Robbery is short. the department’s lack of background there will be no disruption in hiring. The department has said that, at a Shootings is short,” Conaway said. “And investigators is hampering its efforts to Tuggle is due to step down from the minimum, it needs 423 officers deployed right now I’m faced with putting those get out of the hole. top job Monday when Michael Harrison, each day under the new schedule. bodies in patrol.” “This department went so under- Mayor Catherine Pugh’s selection to lead That translates to about 14 or 15 of- While he said he understood detec- invested for so many years, we’re now the department, takes over as acting ficers on the streets in each of the nine tives were overworked, Costello said playing catch-up,” Tuggle said. police commissioner. district at any given time. The Northeast- robbery victims in some cases were The department has a budget of Officials have said there is one bright ern District, the city’s largest, has slightly waiting days for follow-up calls from nearly half a billion dollars annually, spot — a new schedule for patrol offi- more — about 22. detectives and needed to be reassured which some in the city say is more than cersthat launched Sunday and requires Councilman Eric Costello said at the someone was working on their cases. enough to police the streets. In 2014, officers to work 8½-hour shifts five days hearing that those numbers were “sim- “Our citizens are severely lacking when there were 211 homicides, then- per week, with alternating stretches of ply not adequate.” confidence in BPD’s ability to not only Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s ad- two and three days off. Before Sunday, “I would encourage the Police Depart- protect them but to solve crimes,” ministration cut hundreds of positions officers had been working four 10-hour ment to go back to the drawing board,” Costello said. from the department. shifts per week. Costello said. “It is extremely challeng- From The Baltimore Sun Then, things changed. Violence Pugh said repeatedly this week that ing to do your job effectively with 14 or surged. Homicides topped 300 in 2015 the change “added 25 percent more of- 15 officers.” for the first time since the 1990s, and ficers to the street.” She said she was While the new schedule has a slight have surpassed that mark every year basing that figure on numbers Tuggle impact on the number of officers avail- since. Now, police officials point to heavy had sent her. able each day, officials do expect it to cut Methuen Begins caseloads for detectives and patrol of- The Police Department released data down overtime spending. ficers running from call to call on the Thursday showing a more modest 12 Caroline Sturgis, the city’s deputy Layoffs of 50 Police Officers January 29, 2019 METHUEN, MA — Local police Classified Ads chiefs worry public safety in the Mer- rimack Valley could be imperiled as Methuen begins the process of laying Boat for Sale Vacation Rental Vacation Rental off more than half its police force over a MAUI – KAPALUA GOLF VILLA contract dispute. 1976 SPORTSCRAFT FISHING BOAT 350 TUCSON ONLY $125 PER NIGHT. 1,100 – Best view in resort. Overlooks Kapalua & Na- “It’s absolutely a public safety emer- Ameracruiser engine. 27 ft long with a 2ft, 8 sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo newly reno- pili Bays. Views from three sides. Living & gency because you can’t run a police inch drift. 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Website www.842clement.com. Con- p317667 or www.VRBO.com/221566. SFPD/ on posted rates. Contact Alan Honniball at to a hearing under civil service laws be- tact Sgt. John Andrews Tenderloin Station SFFD discount. Contact Alan or Laurie Mc- at [email protected] for prices and 415-298-7205. Cann 925-260-2904 fore they are officially laid off. Officers availability. will continue to work their normal shifts until the hearings, tentatively scheduled SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CABIN - CUSTOM Free Classified Advertising Available for POA Members for Feb. 6, Fahey said. BUILT. 3 Bedrooms + Convertible Beds, 2 Methuen, a city of about 50,000 resi- Baths, Sleeps 10 Adults + 3 Children. Bonus The POA Journal has free classified advertising, a no-fee service available dents on the New Hampshire border, room that can be used as a bedroom plus to our active and retired members. The following rules apply to Classified has 95 police officers: 71 patrolmen, 23 game room with mini fridge and beautiful Ads: superior officers and the chief. pool table. more info www.vrbo.com/106314 • To place a free classified ad, you must be an active or retired POA mem- The cuts to the patrolmen come as the Call Eva 925-325-1461 city is embroiled in a contract dispute ber. SAN FELIPE–EL DORADO RANCH, involving the pay of ranking officers. BAJA, MEXICO. Beach golf course villa. • A member may run only one classified ad per issue. However, a mem- The superior officers’ current contract Pool, hot tub, great fishing. Exclusive resort ber may repeat the same ad in three consecutive issues. An ad may included raises that could have seen each community. 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Seals Softball Tyler “TD” Dove, Mitch Rowan, Kevin Nick’s Notes The SF Seals tournament softball “Topper” Worrell, Luis “Lois” Guitron, By Nick Shihadeh, team competed in a one day event on and even Dennis Tupper who got his Journal Sports Editor Friday, February 1st, at the Big League haircut the day before and was available Dreams complex in Manteca. It was the to play. Newcomer Jessie Rivera also Department Softball Second Annual Robert French Memorial played that day and held his own on the CHECK IT OUT: The SF Police Soft- Softball Tournament. Deputy French field and at the plate. Standouts for the ball League is still slated to start on the was a 21 year veteran of the Sacramento day were Claw and Drew who both hit last week of March on the 26th, 27th, and County Sheriffs Department when he many “bombs” while at the plate. 28th (Tues., Wed, and Thurs.). The fields was tragically shot in the line of duty The Seals next tourney up in Manteca are going to be Silver Terrace, Westlake 1 back in April of 2017. The Seals were will be on Friday, March 15th ; so, wish and 2 (Daly City), and Lions Field in San proud to compete that day. They were them luck. Otherwise, congrats to them Bruno. The $350.00 league fees are due to also hoping to make it three champion- on a decent showing at the Robert French Commissioner Kevin Worrell by Sunday, ships in-a-row in Manteca after having Memorial. March 10th, if you want to be included gone 12-0 in their games the previous This and That in the schedule. Managers: if you are just two tournaments. Kevin Worrell is a “busy beaver” reading this now and the dues haven’t Playing in the Masters Bracket in the these days as he’s also planning for his been sent to Worrell, you had better get A Division, The Seals made a good run Ingleside Station, the Tenderloin Rats, third annual Bocce Ball Tourney that on the ball with that payment. at things that day. Unfortunately they Honda/TAC, Airport Checkers, HOJ, takes place at Joe Dimaggio Playground If all goes well, fifteen teams will be lost their last game by 1-run and would SF CHP and the SF Sheriffs. Hopefully in North Beach. The potential date for participating this season. They are as end up taking 2nd place. It was a gallant the rain will let up soon so the Westlake this popular and fun extravaganza is follows: the Central Diners, Southern effort never-the-less by the following fields can dry up and the schedule can Sunday, March 31st. A, Southern B, the Bayview Pit Bulls, players: Andrew “Drew” Lucas, Dave kick off on time; otherwise, good luck to That’s all for now…….Stay well and the Mission Diablos, the Northern Bull “Claw” Colclough, Dustin “Moose” Col- everyone playing this year. safe and So See Ya next month Dogs, Park/Taraval, Richmond Station, clough, Kevin Daniele, Jesse Montero,

2019 George Brown Memorial Als Golf Classic Monday, June 17, 2019 Lake Merced Golf Club 2300 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Daly City, CA 94015 George Brown had a passion for life, and spent much of his time on the golf course. George was diagnosed with ALS in August of 2013, and although he knew it was an uphill battle, he made the best of every day. He fought with such conviction on a daily basis, kept a positive attitude through the toughest days, and when anyone walked into the room he greeted them with the most amazing smile! Everyone who met him knew it was his signature move. Please join us at the inaugural George Brown Memorial ALS Golf Classic on Monday, June 17. Those who loved him can think of no better way to honor George than by one of his favorite pastimes—enjoying a day on the course. All proceeds will provide critical funding for The ALS Association Golden West Chapter’s mission priorities in global cutting-edge research, care services and public policy initiatives. The Golden West Chapter serves people with Contribute to the Journal; ALS and their families in 31 counties in California and the state of Hawaii. For more information, please contact Jena Brown, Director of Special It’s Your Paper. Events at 818-865-8067 x 229 or [email protected] Send us your stuff; unit news or events, good deeds, fundraisers, sports highlights, kudos, comments or invites. The deadline for the April issue is Monday, March 25, 2019. www.GeorgeBrownALSGolfClassic.org Contact [email protected] or phone 415-861-5060 for more info. Page 26 POA Journal March 2019 19 SFPOA Bask –20 et 8 ba 1 l 0 l 2

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Championship Game Thurs 3/7 Hoops Playoff Update 4 Ingleside (6-3) 9:30am Tenderloin (7-2) 3 By Steve Coleman The most compelling first round Tues 2/26 10:10am Wed 2/27 9:15am matchup is #4 6-3 Ingleside against 6-3 After teams fought through a gruel- 5 The Hall (6-3) Southern (4-5) 6 #5 The Hall. These two teams are very ing nine game regular season schedule, strong, and both teams better be ready the playoffs are finally upon us. It’s time to bring their “A” game. Danny Barajas, for March Madness to begin. Nate Chew, and Brian Carew, will lead The Bayview Pit Bulls enter this post- their team against The Hall. The Hall, Why Some Suspect Organized season as the #1 seeded team, finishing who features five former MVPs of this with an unblemished 9-0 record with league (Can you name them all? The Crime Has Influenced March the lightning quick Rodney and Ronney answer will be in the next month’s Jour- Freeman leading the way. High energy nal), are a force to be reckoned with. This Madness With Dirty Tricks players Mike Hill and Ray Biagini along crew can easily win three straight and be with sharpshooter Mariano Flores have crowned champions of the league. Head- chipped in much needed contributions. ing into the playoffs, any team is capable of winning the three straight games They’ll square off against the Park necessary to be crowned CHAMPS of Islanders, led by Mike Chicas, Jermaine the SFPOA basketball league 2018-2019. Washington, Chad Dagit, Wil Elief, and Aaron Bjorkquist. The Islanders beat the Pit Bulls in last year’s first round matchup, and you can surely bet they’re SFPD Basketball looking to send Bayview home for the season again. Park is a confident team, League Standings ready for the challenge. The Central Diners, reigning cham- Final pions of the SFPOA basketball league, finished 7-2 on the year. Their only two TEAMS RECORD GB losses came at the hands of Bayview and Bayview 9-0 - The Hall. Nich Sherry and Dean Feirari Central 7-2 2 will lead their squad against Tony Tam’s CHP squad in their first round matchup. Tenderloin 7-2 2 The Tenderloin Rats ended their sea- Ingleside 6-3 3 son with the third seed. Brett Bruneman, The Hall 6-3 3 Paul Vainshtok, Kerry Mullins, Declan Maher, and Danny Faulkner will take on Southern 4-5 5 the Southern Bees. The Southern Bees, CHP 3-6 6 always a scary team who struggled this Park 2-7 7 season, will try and advance to the sec- ond round behind Marvin Cabuntala, Cadets 1-8 8 Tim Brophy, and Oscar “OJ” Abucay. Northern 0-9 9

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GRANNY SMITH JAZZ JUPITER March 2019 POA Journal Page 27 Punctuating a Team SFPD Prepares for Coaching Journey 2019 Police Unity Tour Staff Report Keeve and the Eagles also went unde- Since its inception in 1997, Officers fundraising we do together helps to feated in ’99 and then did it still again and survivors have been participating strengthen the memorial and ensures On December 15th, 2018 the San Fran- in 2000, accumulating a 34 game win in the Police Unity Tour (PUT) to raise that it will remain strong and solvent cisco Lincoln Mustangs captured one of streak on the field over a 3 year period. money and awareness for law enforce- for many years to come. the California State Football sectional Keeve went undefeated in the league a ment officers killed in the line of duty. Community support will help us to Championships. The Mustangs handled fourth time in 2003; he won the SF AAA Every year, PUT riders pedal from stay motivated along the way. We will Southern sectional champion Orange championship before stepping down as May 9th to May 12th— a four-day bi- pass through towns small and large, Grove in an exciting game played at City cycle ride from New Jersey to Washing- schoolyards, community centers, and head coach. College of SF by a score of 24-13. ton, D.C. The main purpose of the PUT firehouses. Motors will provide safe “I felt I accomplished all I needed to… The game marked a milestone of is to raise awareness for law enforce- passage for us as they block and direct so I took a step back”. achievement for two San Francisco ment officers killed in the line of duty. It traffic. And people will honk their horns, While Keeve was doing his thing at coaching icons, Phil Ferrigno and Da- also raises money for the National Law wave, and hold up signs and banners as Washington HS, Phil was busy round- Enforcement Officers Memorial and we pass to cheer us on and show their mon Keeve. The unlikely pair, who have ing out his coaching style, while work- Museum. The PUT motto is “We ride for support for our cause. coached against each other at times, ing with a variety of Bay Area legends. those who died.” Unity Tour riders and survivors re- have formed a wonderful and strangely While Keeve was in law enforcement, Calendar these dates and keep this turn feeling energized with a reinvigo- effective bond that has become histori- Ferrigno was also arduously working ride — and what it represents — in your rated sense of purpose. While it reminds cally effective. his way up the education ladder finding thoughts. This year, San Francisco Police us that this life we have chosen is not The unlikely pair are an odd couple, the niche to solidify his teaching career. Department members Lt. Ron Banta always an easy one - we go to work every but both are deeply rooted in San Fran- (Airport), Sgt. Pearl Rogers (Co. A), Sgt. day knowing that it could be our last; we Phil, with the help of the famed Ray cisco football tradition. They were both Brendan Caraway (SVU), Sgt. Ed Barri- hug our loved ones and say goodbye, Greggins, eventually landed a secure born and raised in San Francisco. Fer- entos (Co. A), Officer Mike Amoroso (Co. each day recognizing that it could be position coaching at Lincoln HS. Fer- rigno on one hand is from the famed A), Officer Nick Rose (Co. D), and Officer for the last time - it also reminds us that rigno quickly turned the Lincoln pro- Ferrigno clan of coaches (brothers Bruce Katey Cavanaugh (Co. J) will represent people care. And it reminds us of our gram into a consistent winner. Ferrigno the SFPD on the PUT. “why” - that reason unique to each and and Dan are career coaches), and he is a career educator and ‘Hall of Fame’ A strategic plan will lead to our ar- every one of us that drives what we do. was educated in the private sector of football coach. Phil is also the favorite rival at the National Law Enforcement Special thanks to all of our support- San Francisco schools (attending Rior- brother-in-law of retired SFPD Deputy Memorial in Washington, D.C. as our ers, as well as to those of you who will dan HS). He ended up coaching for the Chief Sharon Ferrigno and a grandson final stop. Last year’s arrival at the Me- continue keep our great city safe while Riordan Crusaders as well as the Irish of to a former SFPD chief of detectives/ morial was an emotional experience. A we are away. As always, the San Francis- Sacred Heart Prep HS before coaching investigations. ceremony was held where we learned co Police Officers Association has made about a survivor whose father was killed a generous contribution to our efforts. at Lincoln HS. Keeve on the other hand In 2005, Ferrigno called his friend on duty forty-five years prior, when On behalf of Team SFPD, I would like to had a public school education having at- Keeve (who had already stepped away his son was one year old. We were told thank the POA and its members for their tended Washington HS — he tutored as from the game) back in. “Phil lured me a coach under the ‘Hall of Famer’ George the surviving son visits the memorial strong and continuing support of our ef- back….I don’t even know how he did it, monthly to pay respects to a father he forts to raise money for the National Law White at Galileo HS. Keeve then assisted but all of a sudden I was on staff.” Keeve was never able to know. Survivors and Enforcement Memorial and Museum with the great Joe Callan at Washington joined Ferrigno and Baxter at Lincoln law enforcement personnel alike find as well as to raise awareness for law High School. in 2005, and the program won Lincoln’s family, friendship, and camaraderie in enforcement officers killed in the line This quirky pair share a deep friend- first football title in more than a decade. the ride, and they find peace, solace, and of duty. In 2018, the Police Unity Tour ship and have become a family opera- Ferrigno bullied Keeve into another year comfort in the Memorial. raised over $2.8 million dollars. We hope tion. The two share an intense crossover in 2006, and the program won its second Understanding that participation to break $3 million dollars this year. of Bay Area football coaching experi- SF title in as many years. Ferrigno went requires great effort, Team SFPD has For more information about the ride, ences. The two both worked with the on to win the city title in 2007, 2008, 2012, already begun their training as well as see www.policeunitytour.com. And if you their fundraising. The training we do or your business would like to make famed Coaching Firefighter/first re- 2016, and 2018. The coaching ‘duo’ have together helps to build and strengthen a donation, please make checks out to sponder John Baxter. The two are and 3 titles together and have participated in were close with the great Lt. Frank Lee camaraderie and prepare us for the “Police Unity Tour, Inc.” and send to Sgt. 16 Turkey Day Championships through- long days of riding that lie ahead. The Pearl Rogers at Central Station. (retired SFPD) of Sacred Heart fame and out their careers. Sgt. George “Moose” Koniaras (retired SFPD/deceased). Both worked sum- Characters The two odd characters share a love mers with Ken Peralta of Riordan and MUNICIPAL MOTORCYCLE OFFICERS OF Marin Catholic HS fame. Both played for the game and a unique ability to for George Rush and Dan Hayes at CCSF. laugh and joke their way through the CALIFORNIA PRESENTS Both even shared a common teammate roughest of times. Other members THE ANNUAL CIOPPINO FEED in retired SFPD Captain Steve Balma. of their staff have commented on the Phil Ferrigno played college football incredible ability they had in building SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2019 positive relationships with their play- for Vic Rowen at San Francisco State SAN JOSE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION HALL ers. Ferrigno is a short, stout former University and Keeve played at San Jose 1151 North 4th Street ~ San Jose, CA wide receiver who is constantly smiling, State for Jack Elway, Dennis Erickson, $48 per person includes: hugging, and continually spreading love Claude Gilbert, and Larry Kerr. 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San Francisco, CA – The West Coast’s largest Irish event celebrating Irish history and culture, the 168th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, will take place on Saturday, March 16th at 11:30am. The Parade will start at the corner of Market and Second Streets where over a hundred colorful floats, Irish dance troupes and marching bands will wind their way to Civic Center Plaza. Building on the success of the last several years and this centennial event the organizers of the Parade are expecting a very memorable event. The United Irish Societies is pleased to announce San Francisco Mayor London Breed as the Grand Marshal for this years Parade and Festival. “Mayor Breed is the first African-American woman mayor in San Francisco’s history, prior to be elected by voters she served as Acting Mayor following the sud- den passing of Mayor Lee and we are happy to have her as our Grand Marshal said Liam Frost, President of the UIS. “Mayor Breed has broken many barriers in her career to date and she is the perfect person to honor our theme this year” continued Frost. In recent years the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival has regained its status as one of the biggest parades in our State. Featured groups from through- out the Bay Area’s Irish community include schools, youth organizations, labor unions, cultural groups, as well as the San Francisco Fire and Police Departments. In addition, many of our local political leaders proudly march up Market Street. Again this year, the Festival will be held at Civic Center Plaza, in front of City Hall. The Festival is full of flair, and offers all in attendance the oppor- tunity to truly experience Irish culture. This year’s Festival features cultural and exhibitor booths, a healthy selection of Irish food and beverages, Irish dancing, live music, both contemporary and traditional, and a multitude of activities for children such as pony rides, inflatable and mechanical rides and much more. Exhibitors and Sponsors include: Aer Lingus, BART, San Francisco Parks and Recreation, The Irish Herald, The San Francisco Media Company. The San Francisco Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is a great day out for everyone, Irish or otherwise. It is a time to celebrate and participate in the City’s Irish culture. So mark your calendars for March 16th and celebrate with us. The Parade and Festival starts at 11:30am on the corner of Market and Second Street. About the United Irish Societies of San Francisco (UISF)The United Irish Societies of San Francisco, Inc., consists of various member Irish Societies, which are represented in this organization by delegates. The purpose of the United Irish Societies of San Francisco is to preserve and perpetuate the democratic principles of the Irish people, and of those for the freedom of Ireland and of the United States of America; to enlist the goodwill and cooperation of our fellow citizens in support of such democratic principles; and to coordinate the functions of member societies through the maintenance of a master calendar of events. This Organization is exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and athletic purposes. Visit www.uissf.org for more information.

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