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Texas’ Largest Police Union The Publication of the Police Officers’ Union www.HPOU.org Vol. X XXX N o. 2 Febr uar y 2014 The President’s Message 2013 had Five Times as Many Commendations Than Citizen Complaints to IAD Ray Hunt We all know the men and women of the Houston Police Department are professional and dedicated public servants to the City of Houston. The latest number from internal affairs confirms that the citizens of Houston appear to feel the same way.

Chief McClelland announced a few weeks ago that the numbers from State Sen. swears in the 2014 HPOU Board of Directors at the Jan. 2 2013 are in and HPD had a record low number of internal affairs general membership meeting. See inside for a story about Whitmire’s support of HPD complaints filed by citizens. Citizens filed 235 complaints against officers for more than 40 years in the Legislature. GARY HICKS PHOTO HPD officers last year, the lowest number since HPD began recording such numbers in 2001.

By comparison, in 2010 there were 358 citizen complaints and in 2001 See Pages 24 & 25 there were 887. What was most alarming to me in the report was that three out for more info of every four IAD complaints were generated from within the department. While I know some issues must be handled by IAD, it’s unfortunate that minor issues cannot be handled informally. Let’s NON-PROFIT ORG. hope that changes in 2014. Houston Police Officers’ Union U.S. Postage 1600 State Street PAID Houston, 77007 Houston, Texas For a department to have well over one million citizen contacts and Permit No. 7227 only have 235 complaints, it speaks loudly that our officers are doing a fantastic job representing Houston. Along with the 235 complaints, citizens commended our officers with 1,178 commendations last year. That’s five times more commendations than complaints.

Keep up the great work! City’s Fire Pension Lawsuit

The City and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association are in the process of negotiating a new contract under the state collective bargaining statute. The city administration – at the city attorney’s Non-profit Statement: Badge & Gun is published monthly at no subscription charge. Send Correspondence and Address Changes (include mailing label) recommendation – raised the bargaining stakes by filing a lawsuit To: BADGE & GUN 1600 State Street Houston, TX 77007. Telephone: 713-237-0282. Continues on Page 4

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 1 2/3/14 7:15 PM HPOU Board of Directors Executive Board

Ray Hunt Doug Griffith Joseph Gamaldi Will Reiser President 1st Vice-President 2nd Vice-President Secretary (281) 701-5428 (713) 501-4991 (832) 283-9492 (281) 923-1626 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Board Members

J.G. Garza Gary Hicks Jeff Wagner Robert Breiding David Riggs Terry Wolfe Don Egdorf Bubba Caldwell Director 1 Director 2 Director 3 Director 4 Director 5 Director 6 Director 7 Director 8 (832) 875-1377 (832) 368-6283 (832) 512-8732 (713) 854-6391 (281) 387-8935 (832) 341-0165 (713) 240-6033 (281) 924-4498 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Joseph Castaneda Rebecca Dallas Rosalinda Ybanez Timothy Whitaker Luis Menedez-Sierra Robert Sandoval Stephen Augustine Tom Hayes Director 9 Director 10 Director 11 Director 12 Director 13 Director 14 Director 15 Director 16 (281) 795-5051 (832) 419-9589 (832) 293-1495 (832) 606-9502 (832) 513-5110 (281) 924-6369 (832) 677-0137 (281) 924-3015 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Bill Booth Terry Seagler John Yencha Colton Pervill Director 17 Director 18 Director 19 Director 20 (281) 924-3016 (832) 494-8244 (832) 731-9361 (832) 291-9004 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Mark Clark Executive Director Tim Butler Joslyn Johnson Randy Upton Cole Lester Dana Hitzman (832) 200-3434 Treasurer Parliamentarian Sergeant at Arms Assistant Secretary 2nd Assistant Secretary [email protected] (713) 204-4372 (832) 642-9899 (281) 352-6236 (281) 924-3003 (832) 731-7501 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 2 12/31/13 5:24 PM Editorial Page HPOU PAC 2014 Primary Endorsements BADGE& Governor State District Courts GUN Greg Abbott (R) Voice of the Houston Police Officers’ Union (Family, Civil, and Criminal) Published monthly at no subscription charge Jeff Shadwick (R) 55th State Comptroller Michael Landrum (R) 113th by the: Glenn Hegar (R) Randy Wilson (R) 157th Catherine Evans (R) 180th Houston Police Officers’ Union Texas Senate Jeannine Barr (R) 182nd 1600 State Street, Houston, TX 77007 Vanessa Vasquez (R) 183rd Ph: 832-200-3400 • Toll free: 1-800-846-1167 Bob Deuell (R) District 2 Robert Nichols (R) District 3 Susan Brown (R) 185th Fax: 832-200-3470 Bill Burke (R) 189th E-mail: [email protected] Charles Schwertner (R) District 5 Van Taylor (R) District 8 Patricia Kerrigan (R) 190th Website address: www.HPOU.org Kelly Hancock (R) District 9 Denise Collins (R) 208th Kirk Watson District 14 Mike McSpadden (R) 209th Legal Department: 832-200-3420 John Whitmire (D) District 15 Mark Carter (R) 228th Legal Dept Fax: 832-200-3426 John Carona (R) District 16 Brad Hart (R) 230th Insurance: 832-200-3410 Joan Huffman (R) District 17 Mary Lou Keel (R) 232nd Royce West District 23 Wesley Ward (R) 234th Badge & Gun is the official publication of the Donna Campbell (R) District 25 Roy Moore (R) 245th Houston Police Officers’ Union. Badge & Gun is Royce West District 23 Charlie Prine (R) 246th published monthly under the supervision of its Craig Estes (R) District 30 M.L. “Meca” Walker (R) 247th Board of Directors. However, opinions expressed Katherine Cabaniss (R) 248th by individual Board members or any other writer Texas House Judy Warne (R) 257th in this publication do not necessarily reflect the Ron Reynolds (D) District 27 Denise Bradley (R) 262nd opinion of the entire Board of Directors. Editorial Kenneth Sheets (R) District 107 Jim Wallace (R) 263rd submissions are welcomed and encouraged. Jason Villabla (R) District 114 Dan Hinde (R) 269th All submissions must be received by the 7th of Patricia Harless (R) District 126 Brent Gamble (R) 270th the month. Wayne Smith (R) District 128 Lynn Bradshaw Hull (R) 280th Allen Fletcher (R) District 130 Sylvia Matthews (R) 281st ADVERTISEMENT IN THE BADGE & Alma Allen (D) District 131 Caroline Baker (R) 295th GUN DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, Jim Murphy (R) 133 James Lombardino (R) 308th A WARRANTY OR A GUARANTEE BY Sarah Davis (R) District 134 Sheri Dean (R) 309th THE UNION. Gary Elkins (R) District 135 Lisa Millard (R) 310th Gene Wu (D) District 137 Alicia Franklin (R) 311th Dwayne Bohac (R) District 138 David Farr (R) 312th POSTMASTER: (D) District 139 Glen Devlin (R) 313 th Send address changes to Armando Walle (D) District 140 John Phillips (R) 314th Badge & Gun Senfronia Thompson (D) District 141 Mike Schneider (R) 315th 1600 State Street Harold Dutton (D) District 142 Houston, TX 77007 Ana Hernandez Luna (D) District 143 Harris County Criminal Courts at Law Fax: 832-200-3470 Mary Ann Perez (D) District 144 Paula Goodhart (R) No. 1 Carol Alvarado (D) District 145 Bill Harmon (R) No. 2 Borris Miles (D) District 146 Natalie Fleming (R) No. 3 Garnet Coleman (D) District 147 John Clinton (R) No. 4 Jessica Farrar (D) District 148 Margaret Harris (R) No. 5 Hubert Vo (D) District 149 Larry Standley (R) No. 6 Debbie Riddle (R) District 150 Pam Derbyshire (R) No. 7 Jay Karahan (R) No. 8 Texas Supreme Court Analia Wilkerson (R) No. 9 Jeff Brown (R) Place 6 Dan Spjut (R) No. 10 Phil Johnson (R) Place 8 Diane Bull (R) No. 11 Robin Brown (R) No. 12 Don Smyth (R) No. 13 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Mike Fields (R) No. 14 David Newell (R) Place 9 Jean Hughes (R) No. 15 Kevin Yeary (R) Place 4 Bert Richardson (R) Place 3 Harris County Civil Courts Important Numbers Debra Mayfield (R) No. 1 Court of Appeals Theresa Chang (R) No. 2 Laura Higley (R) 1st Court lace 5 Linda Storey (R) No. 3 Kem Frost (R) 14th Court Chief Justice Roberta Lloyd (R) No. 4 ATO: 713-223-4ATO Marc Brown (R) 14th Court Place 4 Badge & Gun: 832-200-3400 Ken Wise (R) 14th Court Place 7 County Probate Courts HPOU Offices: 832-200-3400 Loyd Wright (R) No. 1 Harris County District Clerk Mike Wood (R) No. 2 1-800-846-1167 Chris Daniels (R) Rory Olsen (R) No. 3 Christine Butts (R) No. 4 Insurance Fax: 832-200-3470 County Clerk of Harris County Legal Services: 832-200-3420 Stan Stanart (R) Harris County Justice of the Peace, Legal Fax: 832-200-3426 Pct 4 Place 2 Laryssa Korduba (R) email: [email protected] Fort Bend County Court at Law No. 4 www.hpou.org R.H. “Sandy” Bielstein (R)

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 3 2/3/14 7:15 PM Continues from Ray Page 1 website at hpou.org and clicking the member section. The appropriate against the Fire Pension Fund in the 190th District Court. form can be completed and submitted from the site.

The city asks that the current Fire Pension statute, as written, be We encourage you to make nominations when an individual goes above declared unconstitutional and that the firefighters be placed in a and beyond the call of duty. Thanks to Officer Luis Menendez Sierra for similar plan as the police and municipal system’s Meet and Confer handling the patrol officer of the month and for Lt. Shamara Garner for process. The FAQs attached to the lawsuit for the council members handling the investigator of the month. states, “This lawsuit will have no impact on the Municipal System (HMEPS) or the Houston Police Officers’ Pension System (HPOPS) The HPOU also honors a field trainer each month. That award is given and is focused solely on the Houston Professional Firefighters’ Relief out at the winner’s station and is handled by the Field Training Office. and Retirement Fund. Through meet and confer, the city already has The HPOU provides the plaque and a $100 gift card. Thanks to all who input on contributions and plan designs for HMEPS and HPOPS.” have made nominations in the past and congrats to all the winners!

While the city claims its suit is aimed solely at the firefighters’ pension If you have not attended a monthly meeting in the past, we meet at 11 and has absolutely no bearing on our pension, we will closely monitor a.m. on the first Thursday of each month (except July). We serve lunch all aspects of this litigation. The HPOU has an outstanding relationship and are done by noon. We encourage all members to attend. with HPOPS and continues to work closely with their trustees to protect your pension. Officers of the Month

For the last few years, the HPOU has been honoring a patrol officer of the month and an investigator of the month. The recipients are recognized at each monthly meeting and receive a $100 gift card.

Anyone can nominate patrol officers or investigators by going to our

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 6 12/31/13 5:24 PM Legal Department Victories Dead Man in Custody him and placed him in the patrol car for the As one officer reached the Cadillac, which Had Drug History short drive as the temperature was hovering at still had the other two gang members REPRESENTATION about freezing. sitting in it, he looked into the open driver’s window and saw that the driver was holding a By Robert Armbruster, Staff Legal Counsel About 2 p.m. on Jan. 6 officers were called Once at his house the officers determined semi-automatic pistol between his legs. The to a disturbance call and an additional two he lived there by speaking to relatives. Since first officer yelled “Gun” to the other officer, man unit checked by the initial scene in the the officers had adult family members to who was a short distance away. At that time, 3900 block of Dalmatian. The initial unit leave the possible suspect with and they were the driver of the Cadillac put the car in gear encountered the possible suspect lying near the willing to take him, they turned him over to the and sped forward out of its parking space, front door of a house at this location. family members. driving toward the exit onto the Interstate 10 (Katy Freeway) feeder road. However, rather The possible suspect was coherent, awake and The officers removed him from the patrol than continuing to speed off, the vehicle his eyes were opened. He was behaving as if car and sat him on the grass to take off the slowed down. Before exiting the parking lot, he were intoxicated. The officers determined cuffs. He was still awake, breathing fine and the driver held the pistol out of the driver’s he lived in the next block. They handcuffed talking at this time, but refused to get up and window and fired a shot back at the officers. go into the house. He was dressed in jeans and One officer returned fire and shot one round at a polo shirt which was not sufficient for the the Cadillac before it sped off. The round did cold weather. not hit either the vehicle or its occupants.

The officers asked twice if the family The officer quickly got on his hand-held members wanted an ambulance to come check radio and notified the dispatcher of what had him but they refused. Two family members occurred. Because of his fast actions and good picked the possible suspect up from the grass vehicle description, on-duty units were able to and carried him into the house. Within an hour apprehend the Cadillac a short distance away an ambulance was called to this same address and arrested the occupants. and the possible suspect was transported to the hospital, where he passed away. Neither officer was injured in the incident.

The family had told officers the possible suspect had no issues with drugs and no criminal history. Officers later found he had been arrested numerous times with the most recent arrest for drugs about two weeks prior to this incident. Shooter Arrested After Shooting at Officer REPRESENTATION By Aaron J. Suder, Staff Legal Counsel An officer involved in a Dec. 1 shooting was working an extra job with another officer at Chula’s Sports Cantina when a security guard notified them at about 12:30 a.m. that there was a group of males in a Cadillac in the front parking lot. These individuals were not being allowed in the club since they had caused a disturbance at this location a few weeks prior to this incident. They were obvious members of the “Houstone” street gang.

The two officers proceeded to the front parking lot of the business and advised the males that they would need to leave. At first, the males appeared to comply peacefully and returned to their vehicle. However, as the officers watched, one of the males became involved in a verbal confrontation with another male in the parking lot and suddenly punched the man in the face. When the officers hurried over to stop what was going on and arrest the male suspect, he took off running on foot.

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 7 2/3/14 7:15 PM HPOU Legal Spotlights its Contract Staff HPOU employs four full-time staff attorneys Upon leaving Nichols Law to expand his procedure, including 48-hour letters, in the Legal Department to assist our members legal experience and range of knowledge, appeals, arbitrations, civil service hearings, with legal matters relating to the course and Carson represented law enforcement officers grievances and Loudermill hearings. Recent scope of employment. from the Houston Police Department as staff victories include the acquittal of an officer at trial in the Chad Holley matter, successful counsel for the Houston Police Patrolmen’s conclusion of administrative proceedings and However, due to the possibility of certain Union, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109. successes in cases involving officers accused of legal and ethical considerations, HPOU Legal While at HPPU, Carson handled all forms of criminal activity. will occasionally call in well-qualified outside administrative hearings and appeals related to attorneys to handle legal matters for discipline and officer-involved shootings. She currently serves as a board member for the its members. Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association. Carson is currently legal counsel for the Harris She is former president of the Harris County This may cause members consternation, County Deputies Organization (HCDO). Criminal Lawyers Association; past chair even confusion, when dealing with an of the HBA’s Criminal Law and Procedure administrative or criminal investigation. Carson handles administrative civil mat- Section, 2006 President’s Award recipient Having to meet with an attorney that is not ters, IAD investigations, grievances and from HCCLA; and member of American Inns one of the full-time Legal Staff may cause criminal matters for the members of HCDO. of Court. added stress to an officer facing the pressure of Additionally, as a lawyer for HCDO, an investigation or discipline. Carson advises the executive board on legal matters that affect the organization as well as The HPOU wants to assure all members assisting the members in critical incidents such as that the contract attorneys of the HPOU shootings and death in custody investigations. are highly qualified to represent officers in the various aspects of the investigation and For many years, Carson has been on the HPOU procedure. In addition, the contract attorneys call-out team for officer-involved shootings. are readily available and flexible, and can make He has assisted Houston police officers in arrangements to meet you at the HPOU offices every step of administrative investigations, to discuss your legal situation. including 48-hour letters, civil service hearings, arbitrations, and Loudermill hearings. HPOU Legal calls on three contract attorneys on a regular basis. All of the attorneys have Carson has vast experience in police extensive knowledge and experience in police officer procedure and investigation and has KIM PARKS procedure and administrative processes. To represented officers in criminal matters as well, Kim Parks is a graduate of Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State familiarize the HPOU membership with these for on-duty and off-duty incidents. University), with a BBA in Finance, and a “outside” attorneys that might be called on graduate of South Texas College of Law. Upon to handle their cases, the Badge & Gun offers NICOLE DeBORDE graduating from law school, Kim joined the these pictures and biographies: A former prosecutor, Harris County District Attorney’s Office, Nicole DeBorde is a where she tried more than 75 first-chair jury criminal defense attor- trials as a trial court attorney, prosecuting ney and trial lawyer a wide range of cases from Driving While with 20 years experi- Intoxicated to Murder. ence in criminal law. Her career prosecuting at the During her 10-year tenure at the DA’s office, Harris County District she also served as prosecutor for Capital Attorney’s Office includ- Murder post-conviction habeas corpus ed handling complex proceedings, the deputy chief of the reactive and proac- Misdemeanor Division, and as a Special Crimes tive cases in the public Prosecutor specializing in white collar major integrity unit. She has fraud prosecution. extensive experience presenting civil rights- In 2003, Kim entered private practice, involved type cases to grand exclusively in the representation of persons juries, trying cases accused of all levels of a criminal cases in in the courtroom and Texas. Kim’s broad-ranging practice also CARSON JOACHIM handling them on appeal. involves appellate and post-conviction habeas Carson Joachim (pronounced Yokum) corpus litigation and she serves as ad litem attorney for respondents in civil asset forfeiture began his legal career at the Harris County Licensed in state court, federal court and proceedings. In addition, Kim is a prosecutor District Attorney’s Office where he gained the United States Supreme Court, her broad for the City of Southside Place. valuable trial experience successfully spectrum of experience is valuable in prosecuting both misdemeanor and felony assisting the officer accused of minor For over a decade, Kim has been a contract administrative matters all the way up to the most attorney with the HPOU. She has represented cases. Upon leaving the DA’s Office, Carson egregious allegation. members in every level of internal investigations, joined the prominent firm of Nichols Law, including conflict cases, criminal proceedings, P.L.L.C. where he focused his practice on DeBorde has been assisting HPOU with administrative interrogations, appeals of dis- family law issues, with additional trial officer-involved shootings and criminal and cipline, arbitrations, Loudermill hearings and administrative cases since leaving the DA’s appeals before the Civil Service Commission. experience in divorce, custody and office in 2002. DeBorde has handled all Kim has also defended officers charged with guardianship issues. aspects of the administrative investigation on-duty and off-duty criminal conduct. Page 8 Badge & Gun • February 2014

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 11 12/31/13 5:24 PM HPOU Now has Financial Advisory Team Offering Counseling to all Officers By TOM KENNEDY Craft said, “Our role here began as the advisors for the HPD 457 Public Safety Financial Group, LLC – a three-member team of financial deferred compensation plan. It was established to allow active officers advisors – is now available in the Breck Porter Building throughout to save for retirement. As the plan grew so did the quality and level of the workweek to provide a free comprehensive financial plan for each services offered through our firm.” HPOU member. Craft’s group sends out letters to officers who have announced their With one phone call to make an appointment, an officer may receive a retirement, urging them to prioritize their financial future, beginning wide range of free financial analysis. Each appointment lasts about an with an appointment with HPOU’s in-house financial advisors. hour at no cost. “As police officers transition into this next chapter, many face it with “For active officers and retirees we offer comprehensive financial plans,” fear and uncertainty, especially as it relates to their finances,” the PSFG’s Brian Craft explained, “that may include retirement planning, letter says. “Developing a comprehensive financial plan will help alleviate investment planning, college education funding, insurance planning – these concerns. financial planning of any kind.” “The advisors at Public Safety Financial Group, who have a combined Craft said each plan is tailored to the needs of the officer involved. The 30-plus years of experience working with retirees and their families, will PSFG office in the front (south side) of the Porter Building is open from work with you to create this personalized financial picture. 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Appointments may be made by calling Marian Henderson at 832-200-3440. “As you enter this next phase, a retirement roadmap will educate you on all of the pros and cons of your various income options.” “Typically,” Craft said, “we do one-hour appointments with active officers and more in depth planning as officers transition into retirement Besides Craft, the other financial advisors on the team are Bryan which addresses their DROP/PROP account, Phase-Down, deferred Gaskamp and Allison Wammel. comp and any other investments.”

HPOU President Ray Hunt said the Union provides a rental discount for PSFG in return for a free service that Craft reported amounts to a $500 financial planning value. Two Officers Earn January Patrol Honor HPOU’s latest honorees for Patrol Officers of the Month are Senior The suspect had no other alternative but to comply and was taken into Police Officer Jose DeLosAngeles and Jacob Pulido. custody without incident.

HPOU’s Luis Menedez-Sierra presented the honor and provided the following account of the two officers’ actions to arrest a double murder suspect.

On Nov. 8, 2012, emergency personnel were summoned to a house fire on Dover. Inside the residence were two bodies of a male and female with severe blunt trauma to the head and face. The victims were later identified as a pastor and his daughter.

Investigators determined that the victims were murdered and the house was purposely set on fire to destroy any evidence left behind by the killer. Investigators received information that the pastor’s grandson, Cameron Dorsey, was seen leaving the scene as he fled in his grandfather’s vehicle.

Three days later the HPD dispatcher received a call that Dorsey was possibly hiding inside his late grandfather’s church on Gibbons Street. Responding officers assigned to the Eastside Division received information from witnesses that Dorsey was still inside the church. Unbeknownst to the officers on the scene, Dorsey had escaped from the officers’ perimeter before their arrival and had fled on foot.

Meanwhile Officers DeLosAngeles and Pulido were en route to assist the officers with the perimeter. While en route to the call they spotted an individual on foot, matching the description in the call slip, at Broadway and the La Porte Freeway. The officers tactically approached the suspect and, not knowing if the suspect was armed or not, they drew HPOU’s Luis Menedez-Sierra and Patrol Officers of the Month, Senior Police Officer their service weapons and directed him to the ground. Jose DeLosAngeles and Officer Jacob Pulido. GARY HICKS PHOTO Page 10 Badge & Gun • February 2014

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 15 12/31/13 5:24 PM First Responders Day Legislation Update By BARBARA A. SCHWARTZ Massachusetts Congressman Michael Capuano plans to submit the First A First Responders Day national holiday may become reality thanks to Responders Day holiday legislation to Congress in mid-February. the efforts of Andrew Collier and an assist provided by the Houston Police Officers Union. Andrew reports that the bill has bipartisan support going forward to the House floor. “It’s really nice to have support from both sides,” he said. Andrew’s brother, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Officer Sean Collier, was murdered by the Boston Marathon bombers last April. Andrew stressed that signatures on the petition are needed now more Sean had responded to a disturbance call. He perished in the line of duty than ever. “It shows Congress that there is lots of support for this across while sitting inside his patrol car. America and that people feel it’s important.”

To honor his brother’s memory and the commitment to duty of Andrew may be called to speak before the congressional committee that all first responders, Andrew created an online petition to gather will review the legislation before the bill is submitted to the House. signatures showing support for the creation of a national First Responders He plans to print out all the signatures on the petition as well as the Day holiday. comments people have posted to present to the committee members.

Growing up in Boston, Sean dreamed of becoming a police officer. He Andrew said the comments are “really touching” and show that “people took pride in his profession, savored the camaraderie between police believe in this.” officers and volunteered in the community he served. Once the bill clears the committee and moves to the House floor, Sean wasn’t murdered because he was a brother, son or friend. Sean was Andrew plans an email blast asking people to write their Congressional murdered because he had a badge pinned to his chest, wore a police representative to support the legislation. officer’s uniform, and was sitting in a marked police car. HPOU members are encouraged to write their U.S. Congressional Andrew wants to put meaning to the loss of his brother. He wants Sean’s representative now to make them aware of the upcoming legislation. death and what officers in this country do every day to mean something to the people of this country. Sean died in service to America at home ESPN and Fox Sports have joined the efforts of Andrew and the HPOU on American soil. The sacrifice is no different than any Marine or soldier to gain signatures in support of the First Responders Day holiday. FOX who has given their life in the line of duty. Sports taped a segment titled “Collier Strong” about Andrew, Sean and his family that aired across FOX’s two new networks, FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2.

Andrew works as a machinist for Hendrick Racing in North Carolina. The team fields cars for NASCAR drivers Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne and Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Actor Donnie Wahlberg, who plays a detective in CBS’s Blue Bloods, narrated the video segment that aired prior to a NASCAR race in November on FOX Sports’ “RaceDay” program.

View the segment at: http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/ videos/2013/11/4/sprint-cup-series-collier-strong-narrated-by-donnie- wahlberg.html.

Wahlberg, a Massachusetts native, has since tweeted about the petition The brothers during happier times. Officer Sean Collier (left) and Andrew on a vacation and stays in contact with Andrew. cruise. Photo provided by Andrew Collier. Unlike Police or Firefighters Memorial Week, First Responders Day FOX Sports continues to air the video on their NASCAR news program goes beyond honoring the fallen by honoring the living, those who serve “Race Hub” and FOX Sports Live. and protect on a daily basis, day in and day out, shift after shift, those who make the decision to put their lives on the line every day when they Marty Smith with ESPN also interviewed Andrew and mentioned the show up for work. petition drive. The article appeared on the ESPN website at: http:// When the Houston Police Officers Union became aware of Andrew’s espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/9285762/nascar-door- petition drive, the Union pledged its unwavering support toward door-andrew-collier-proud-late-brother-sean. this effort. Andrew and HPOU urge your continued support to help get the word Laptops have been available at monthly meetings for officers to sign the out about First Responders Day and the online petition. petition. At the annual picnic last October, HPOU provided laptops for family members to access the petition online. Please continue to email, post on Facebook, and Tweet to encourage your friends and family to sign the petition at: http://www.change.org/ An article, originally published in the October issue of the Badge & firstresponders. Gun detailing Andrew’s efforts, has been reprinted in several print and online law enforcement publications across the state and the nation. Andrew wants to honor you and what you do by enacting the First HPOU’s efforts has helped add over 6,000 signatures to the petition Responders Day. Please help make his dream and his honorarium to his over the last three months. brother, Sean, a reality. Page 16 Badge & Gun • February 2014

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 17 12/31/13 5:24 PM Lewis Continues his Determined Volunteer Record for HPD and Area Law Enforcement By TOM KENNEDY At last count, Bishop Floyd E. Lewis had dedicated a quarter of a We Have a Dream century of volunteer service to give “thumbs up” to people he long Mankind’s history dictates that, when circumstances warrant it, there ago termed “domestic soldiers.” Much of his work has been as an are those who stand up, stand out and stand strong, to meet the need unpaid chaplain but you might say all of it speaks positively of Houston of their country. police officers. There is a time in history when good men and women must and do Bishop’s latest positive statements came early last month when he come to the aid of their country. When they don’t ask what their appeared before television cameras at the HPOU to present his own “I country can do for them but what they can do for their country. have a dream” speech supporting whole-heartedly the daily work of the law enforcement officers of Houston and Harris County. There is a time when good men recognize the elements affecting the balance of their society and disregarding their own welfare, they stand up and are counted.

Today, we speak of such men and women.

In the aftermath of violence, chaos, destruction and death, there comes a time when we must consider the past, recognize the present and pre- pare for the future.

Now is that time for us.

Some men see things as they are and ask, Why? We see things as they should be and say, Why not? We dare dream of equanimity and balance in an imbalanced society.

Dr. King had a dream for a unified America and the world embraced his dream.

Floyd Lewis was passionate in his “dream” speech inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We also have a dream. and dedicated to law enforcement officers and first responders. GARY HICKS PHOTO Lewis’ adamant support was merely the latest in a long line of walks and Today, we are here because we have a dream for the unselfish men and talks after establishing a few years ago what he terms the “Thumbs Up” women who, daily, make the ultimate sacrifice, without the benefit of project designed to enhance the relationship between citizens and their fame, fortune or glory. police officers. We have a dream, President Ray Hunt, Chief Charles McClelland, Lewis likens today’s street criminals to “domestic terrorists” and Sheriff Adrian Garcia, Chief Victor Rodriguez, the men and women therefore reckons that “police officers are domestic soldiers combating police officers and deputies of Houston and Harris County, the crime committed by criminals whom we view as domestic terrorists.” bishops, pastors, ministers and members of the international church fellowship. Honest citizens need to constantly emphasize their appreciation of their “soldiers” by giving them the thumbs-up sign. We have a dream for all law enforcement officers all over the world.

Lewis stresses the fact that he has crusaded in favor of improved We have a dream for America, that citizens in our country, in Georgia, community relationships with the police without taking political sides. Florida, Louisiana, New York, California, Mississippi and every He started doing it this way more than four decades ago during the Civil city in the United States would come to appreciate our domestic Rights movement when any kinship between the races in Houston was soldiers, those who put their lives on the line protecting and serving our practically non-existent. community, for those domestic soldiers who put their wives, husbands, children, kindred and friends on hold, the families never knowing Not known as an activist horn-tooter, the 78-year-old Lewis told the when the doorbell will chime or there is a knock on the door and an Badge & Gun that he has always striven to find ways to avoid angry officer standing there, coming to tell them that their loved one has confrontations in his life-long effort to find common ground for the made the ultimate sacrifice, giving his life that we may sleep a little good people in all races. better, work a little safer, shop a little longer and serve our God freely. He recalled some incidents in the late 1960s and early 1970s that he believes in his huge heart helped to avoid major racial conflicts in the We have a dream that we come to realize that one bad police incident Bayou City. does not represent the good police officers who carry out their duties with respect to the community and honor to their uniform. Lewis had a strong working relationship with Mayor (1964-1974) and felt he could call him on the phone and get an answer We have a dream today. We have a dream that we come to appreciate when an important issue arose in the black community. their service to us. Continues on Page 20 Continues on Page 19 Page 18 Badge & Gun • February 2014

BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 18 2/3/14 7:15 PM Continues from Page 18 SERVING THE ALARM NEEDS We have a dream that we come to understand what a simple “Thumbs OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS Up” gesture would do for them. The psychological impact of a “Thumbs Up” gesture toward them is immeasurable. A simple yet profound gesture which says “We care” and are conscious of your service, and your sacrifice for us.

We have a dream today that we, as a society, come to understand that they desire to be free.

Those who are patrolling the streets in their cruisers, manning a desk in an office, or walking a beat in the asphalt jungle we call our streets. We have a dream for those who are seen and those who are unseen, for all desire to be free.

Free of the politically correct enslavement that they have to endure while they attempt to do their jobs, their law enforcement ministry which compels them to protect and serve the American community.

We have a dream for Americas’ police. Just as the children of Israel desired to be free of Egypt’s enslavement, they desire to be free of the criticisms and ostracisms when one bad apple or one negative incident projects itself on all of them, and they are branded as a bad collective.

We have a dream that we set them free.

We have a dream, that even though they are pursued by the armies of discouragement behind them, mountains of political correctness on either side of them and the Red Sea of isolation and separation before them, we the God believing community, would meet them at their “Red Sea.”

And with the rod of prayer and mustard seed faith, we part that Red Sea and going before and behind them, we cross that sea together, on dry rational ground.

And in our homeland, with them warring against the elements which disrupts our community’s balance, we join hands with them, the CIA, FBI, DEA, our local law enforcement agencies and all law enforcement agencies and sing that much needed song of support “Together at last, together at last, we the community and the police, are together at last.”

Thank God almighty, we are together at last. And any time we see a blood red vehicle, we are reminded of the blood they shed on their law enforcement cross as they die for all of us.

Thank you, and God save America!

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 19 2/3/14 7:15 PM Continues from Page 18 “I’ll tell you one example,” he said, remembering one day in the late 1960s. “There was no such thing as a black business directory for the city. I told Louie Welch we needed a black and brown business directory and the mayor got City Council to give money for the directory.”

Lewis – like many 1960s activists – recalled the details of the 1967 Texas Southern University riot in which HPD exchanged gunfire with TSU students in one of the dormitories on campus.

Bishop Floyd Lewis had many influential supporters standing behind him during his “dream” speech before Houston television cameras on Jan. 6 at the HPOU Breck Porter Building. Beside him are, left to right, HPOU 1st Vice President Doug Griffith, HPOU 2nd Vice President Joe Gamaldi, Metro Police Chief Victor Rodriguez, HPD Chief Charles McClelland, HPOU President Ray Hunt, HCSO Major Edwin Davis and Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia. GARY HICKS PHOTO

Today Lewis is the “presiding bishop of the International Church Fellowship,” which has churches all around the United States as well as in Africa and England. Bishop Floyd Lewis gives his special “Thumbs Up” to Houston police officers in the presence of his classic red Ford Thunderbird, which is his trademark. GARY HICKS PHOTO In about 1986 the Department found itself without a chaplain and The bishop remembered that one Houston police officer, Louis Kuba, asked 10 or 12 local ministers to serve as volunteer chaplains. Lewis was killed in the melee, a line-of-duty tragedy like the many he has surfaced to a leadership position because he was willing to take on the responded to over his years as a volunteer chaplain. He said it always responsibilities more often than not. Eventually he became the full-time saddens him to discuss the loss of any police officer. volunteer chaplain for about five years before a selection committee – on which he served – chose Officer Ed Davis to be the Department’s But he pointed out that because of a few positive programs – many full-time chaplain. helped along by Mayor Welch – “we forewent a major, major riot in this city.” Lewis continued to work “hand in glove” with Davis, substituting for him when other policing duties called and helping officers or officers’ The bishop’s point is that these efforts helped to demonstrate to the families in need. “I was the unpaid vice chaplain, so to speak,” Lewis city’s poorer populations that they might be able to achieve more success said with a grin, referring to Davis’ 13 or 14 years of service before in their lives than they were previously led to believe. retiring and going to the Harris County Sheriff’s Department.

Lewis graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School and started in When current HPD chaplain Monty Montgomery and HPOU the ministry at age 18, learning the details of the teachings of Jesus volunteer chaplain Paul J. Giddens entered the picture, Lewis continued Christ from his father. Once the younger minister got out of the Army to fit in where needed, duties that include “bringing the dignitaries in as a corporal, he continued the Lord’s work. He became the district and seating them” on occasions such as memorial services for officers superintendent over 10 churches in what was to become an affiliation who have died in the line of duty. known as the International Church Fellowship. (The group is legally from the Baptist denomination although “Baptist” is not used in church titles or materials).

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 21 12/31/13 5:25 PM Diligent Homicide Officer Perseveres, Gets Murder Charges Against Man Who Burned Girlfriend to Death By TOM KENNEDY Initially, Greenwood said, the DA declined to charge the suspect “due After an investigation that last most of 2013, Officer Bertha Massie of to the limited evidence.” the HPD Homicide Division produced the evidence that resulted in murder charges against a man who punched his live-in girlfriend in the Massie had little success finding the victim in order to get a face and threw an inflammatory liquid on her as she smoked a cigarette. statement but ultimately located her at the Burn Center under an assumed name for her protection. Greenwood said the steps taken by The victim was unable to speak for several months and died on Oct. the officer resulted in finally providing the DA the necessary evidence 14 at the John S. Dunn Burn Center – but not before she provided to charge the alleged perpetrator. Officer Massie with the statements she needed to work with the District Attorney’s Office to charge the suspect, initially with aggravated assault “After arriving at the Burn Center, Officer Massie learned the severity of with a flammable liquid. the complainant’s injuries,” the sergeant said. “She was informed by the doctor that the complainant was in a very critical state and her condition was not stable. The doctor informed her that even if the complainant lived, it’s possible that she would not be able to speak for approximately five to six months.

“While at the Burn Center, Officer Massie put on the appropriate sanitized gear, entered the room and took several photos of the complainant. Prior to leaving the Burn Center Officer Massie made contact with the complainant’s sister and was able to obtain valuable information concerning the history of the complainant and suspect.

“It was at this time that she also learned that the suspect was in possession of the complainant’s phone.”

Throughout the month of February 2013 Massie interviewed in detail the witnesses at the scene, the on-scene officers and the paramedics who treated the victim at the scene.

“The officers said after complainant entered the ambulance, she made an outcry to the paramedics that the suspect punched her in the eye and set her on fire,” Greenwood said.

Massie’s interview of the suspect failed to effectively contradict what Homicide Sgt. Jack Greenwood is pictured with the latest HPOU Investigator of the Month, Officer Bertha Massie of the Homicide Division’s Family Violence Unit. GARY witnesses had told her. HICKS PHOTO Those charges were later changed to murder. The suspect was arrested On July 10, Massie was finally able to interview the complainant. in September. “The complainant informed Officer Massie that she was set on fire by “As a result of Officer Massie’s extremely meticulous investigation, she the suspect while they were at the park,” Sgt. Greenwood said. “She was able to obtain enough solid evidence against the suspect to charge stated that they had an argument and he told her that he was going to him with this horrific crime,” Homicide Sgt. Jack Greenwood said. make sure she couldn’t talk.

“By her diligence and determination she possibly prevented this suspect “She said that he struck her in the left eye using his fist and threw an from eluding arrest and harming another innocent person.” unknown liquid on her while she was smoking and set her on fire.”

For her work Officer Massie was presented with Investigator of the Although the aggravated assault with a flammable liquid (family Month honors at the January general membership meeting of the member; serious bodily injury) charges were filed on July 25, he wasn’t Houston Police Officers Union. arrested until Sept. 17.

Greenwood gave a detailed account of Massie’s work from the time she was assigned to do a follow-up investigation of the burn event which took place Jan. 25, 2013 in Robertson Park in the 4700 block of Robertson Street until the charges were filed and later upgraded to Murder.

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 23 12/31/13 5:25 PM John Whitmire, the Waltrip grad, has steadfastly represented HPD officers and their families for more than 40 years in the Texas Legislature – from his wet-behind-the-ears days as a state rep to right now as dean of the Texas Senate By TOM KENNEDY “Sen. Whitmire was one of the first legislators I met during my first It’s safe to say that no public officeholder has done more for Houston Capitol visits in 1983,” HPOU Executive Director Mark Clark said. police officers than the dean of the Texas Senate – the one and only “His support of Houston police officers and their families is unrivaled. John Whitmire. “Sen. Whitmire has supported HPD officers on every issue and does There is no single issue benefitting HPD officers over the last 40 years it because he knows Houston police officers and knows what they go that Sen. Whitmire hasn’t favored, front and center, for the people he through on the job. calls his “close friends and neighbors.” “He played a very important role in our first meet-and-confer contract in 1998. Every Houston police officer needs to know that – thanks to John Whitmire – we successfully negotiated our ground-breaking contract with the city.”

HPOU President Ray Hunt described Whitmire as “a friend to HPD officers and their families and I know for a fact he cares deeply about us and what we do for the city.

“I have seen Sen. Whitmire in action and words don’t do justice to the contributions he has made to our department and officers. He gets it and his experience and knowledge of the Senate are irreplaceable. His energy and abilities have helped our city immensely.” The Waltrip Connections

How – one might ask – did the dean of the Texas Senate become such a steadfast advocate for HPD officers, law enforcement in general and a constant crusade to make sure that the bad guys get what they deserve? Oh, and while he’s at it he also supports firefighters and municipal public servants at all levels.

This special devotion took firm root in the Garden Oaks and Oak Forest sections of the north side more than four decades ago, where Whitmire grew up and was a Waltrip High School classmate of numerous future officers, firefighters and city employees who went on to serve in various departments. State Sen. John Whitmire tells HPOU membership how he became a public servant dedicated to making sure that HPD officers are fairly compensated from their biweekly These neighborhoods were producing one city public servant after salaries to their lifetime pensions. GARY HICKS PHOTO another for the decades of the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. You talk meet and confer, Whitmire’s there four square. You talk police pensions and the always outspoken Senate veteran reminds you of the An especially poignant fact in history is that three Waltrip graduates daily dangers encountered by Houston police officers and touts their were police officers killed in the line of duty: John Bamsch, shot to well-deserved, hard-earned and fairly-negotiated entitlement that no one death by a robbery suspect in 1975; Timothy L. Hearn, killed by a should mess with. pistol-wielding drug suspect in 1978; and John Anthony Salvaggio, killed by a hit-and-run driver in 1990. So there. Continues on Page 25 Page 24 Badge & Gun • February 2014

BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 24 2/3/14 7:15 PM Continues from Page 24 “Tim was my best friend in high school,” Whitmire told the Badge & Gun. “He went to UT to get a degree in accounting and he was a groomsman at my wedding. SEN. WHITMIRE’S “Two years later he joined the force. He got in Narcotics. A year later he was murdered on Harrisburg.” Whitmire vividly recalled Hearn’s habit of coming around to visit him, BRIEF BIOGRAPHY wearing a beard since he worked undercover. And he’ll never forget the OCCUPATION: Attorney early morning of June 8, 1978 when he got the news: Hearn and his partner were in the process of arresting a drug dealer on Harrisburg EDUCATION: University of Houston, B.A.; when the suspect, Rudy Ramos Esquivel, pulled a gun and started shooting, hitting Hearn in the face and abdomen and wounding a fellow Bates College of Law, University of Houston Narc, Murray Jordan. LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE: House Member, 1973 - 1982; Hearn, 28, died three hours later on the operating table at Hermann Hospital. Senate Member, 1983 - present The state executed Esquivel on June 9, 1986. HOMETOWN: Houston “Joe Messa, who was a year behind us at Waltrip, called me early in the PARTY: Democrat morning. Tim had been shot in the face and gut. The bullet had cut his artery.” Senator John Whitmire represents the 15th Senatorial District Sen. Whitmire has stood solidly behind Texas’ death penalty ever since. comprised of north Houston and parts of Harris County. He He well knows what he readily calls police officers’ “hardships of modest was elected to the Texas Senate in 1982 after serving 10 years pay, long hours and danger.” in the Texas House of Representatives. With over 30 years of service in the Texas Senate, Senator Whitmire ranks first in “Lord knows,” he said, “I’ve gone to too many funerals of police and seniority and is the “Dean of the Texas Senate.” firefighters who have died in the line of duty.” Senator Whitmire serves as Chair of the Senate Criminal Justice By the time he lost his friend Hearn, Whitmire had served three terms Committee and works to bring about needed changes to the in the Texas House. His first campaign unfurled in 1972 when he was adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. He is also a mem- a wet-behind-the-ears, wanna-be officeholder who walked door to door. ber of the Senate Administration Committee and the Senate Everywhere he went he seemed to find police officers, firefighters and Business and Commerce Committee. In addition, he serves as city employees living in the neighborhoods. a member of the Senate Finance Committee where he is com- mitted to finding appropriate solutions for funding the state’s many agencies and programs.

Senator Whitmire chairs the School Discipline Consensus Project, a nonpartisan effort led by the Council of State Governments Justice Center, which brings together leaders from across the United States to develop strategies to minimize the over-use of suspension and expulsion in public schools, improve students’ academic outcomes, reduce the referral to the juvenile justice system, and promote safe and productive learning environments.

In addition to his leadership in criminal justice and public safety, Senator Whitmire is a passionate advocate for quality public education, affordable higher education, minority and women’s rights, and access to quality affordable Sen. Whitmire shares a lighter moment with HPOU board members after swearing them health care and mental health services, and sound business and in at the Jan. 2 meeting. GARY HICKS PHOTO economic development. “You could see some of all three in Oak Forest, the Heights and Garden Oaks,” he remembered. These were middle class whites. The city work Originally from Hillsboro, Texas, Senator Whitmire moved force was not yet diversified as it is today.” to Houston where he graduated from Waltrip High School. It would require many feet of space to list every Waltrip graduate who He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of joined HPD over the years. A few readily came to Whitmire’s mind Houston and attended the Bates College of Law. He was – Messa, Richard Carr, Bob Thomas – but one particularly stood out admitted to the Texas State Bar in 1981 and is attorney of on the day of the B&G interview inside Whitmire’s office on Yale in counsel to the law firm Locke Lord LLP. Senator Whitmire has the Heights. two daughters, Whitney and Sarah Whitmire. Continues on Page 26 Page 25 Badge & Gun • February 2014

BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 25 2/3/14 7:15 PM Continues from Page 24 with another WHS and HPD alumnus, Bob Thomas, a retired sergeant That would be Richard Holland, the now-retired Homicide captain who who is now a lawyer. currently serves as the chief investigator for the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Mustard or Mayo

Legislative Victories Thomas was a long-time activist in the Houston Police Officers Association and a founding member and president of the now-defunct “Delinda married Richard Holland right out of high school and she went Houston Police Patrol Union (HPPU). to work for me as a young high school graduate,” the senator recalled. “Richard, who became known as everybody’s ‘cop’s cop,’ became a By the end of the 1979 session of the Texas Legislature, Thomas and police officer when you only had to be 19 years old. Linda worked for his buddy, Whitmire, then a state representative, worked to sponsor a me for eight years and I’ve watched families like these as personal friends measure to require the refund of police pension contributions if an from the time the joined the department until they retired.” officer left the department before 20 years of vested service. Delinda’s boss knew the everyday effects of a police officer’s trials and Withholding these contributions was highly hypocritical since the city tribulations and – especially – the difficulty of feeding a growing young family on an officer’s salary, not to mention the long hours put in to refunded them for firefighters and municipal employees. City lobbyists earn it. killed bills in two previous sessions that would have achieved this goal. Thomas and some other HPOA board members believed that many “Police officer benefits and Civil Service protection are very personal to of HPD’s sharpest and brightest young officers were leaving to work me,” Whitmire said. “Nobody knows the importance of having a sound in other law enforcement agencies, not wanting to contribute pension pension than the people who are depending on them.” monies that they knew they would never get back unless they were around 20 years. “Over the years,” Holland said, “he has done much for law enforcement in Austin and Houston police officers in Austin. We’ve watched his Whitmire got the measure passed. It was among the first HPD-related career progress. He’s the kind of guy who’s made a habit of looking out bills he successfully shepherded through the legislative process. for the little man and has never forgotten where he came from. Besides Whitmire’s 1997 leadership in the meet-and-confer legislation, “When Delinda worked for John, I was a young police officer. This there was yet another major role he played in HPD history. That same exposed him to some of the realities of a police officer’s life and the wife year was term-limited and leaving office, setting the state for of a police officer. He got a first-hand view. another important mayoral election in which former Police Chief Lee P. Brown was a candidate. “Over the years we’ve bounced things off each other. I think he’s passionate about law enforcement. He’s been a good friend of ours and a good friend of law enforcement in general.” Brown’s campaign aides placed the HPOU endorsement high on their priority list at a time when many officers remembered Brown as chief Whitmire fought another well-known Whitmire over details. When under Mayor and, therefore, didn’t like him. Initially, Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire – married to the senator’s late brother, John Whitmire wanted to stay out of the November city election Jim – sought to curb HPD benefits in order to rewrite her city budget, completely and told Brown campaign manager Craig Varoga it would the Whitmire in the Legislature didn’t give an inch. not serve the Union well to take sides so early.

Mayor Whitmire was always trying to mess with the pension system, Varoga was persistent: “It would be in the best interests of the Union a current subject that Sen. Whitmire minces no words in voicing his and the officers if they do it now. They need a commitment from Brown opinion about. and he will make them his highest priority.”

“It’s amazing to me what corporate businessmen fail to understand – Sen. Whitmire later recalled, “He needed to be ‘a cops mayor,’ which that 1,600 officers are vested and can leave the department tomorrow. the officers didn’t think he was going to be. They didn’t when he Heck, there maybe 2,500 who could leave tomorrow if they didn’t love their work. was chief.”

“Houston could wake up one day and wouldn’t have a police or The senator facilitated a private meeting that included candidate Brown, fire department. A lot of term-limited City Council members don’t then-HPOU President Hans Marticiuc, Union Executive Director Mark understand and sometimes mayors don’t. Clark and Varoga in which Brown agreed to support Meet and Confer in order to make Houston officers the best compensated in the state. “I got to knock heads with Kathy Whitmire over police and fire benefits. But since Lanier (Mayor Bob Lanier in 1992-1998), agreement The next step was to convince the HPOU Board to endorse Brown and with employee groups was worked out in Houston. then get the rank and file to switch its support from Rob Mosbacher Jr., the other major candidate in the race, to Brown. “They were able to work out their differences in Houston and bring it to Austin and we’d ratify it. We did that (meet-and-confer statues) and Marticiuc and Clark designated Whitmire to speak before the Board’s it worked out with Lanier, Brown, White and now this mayor (Parker). Political Action Committee. At first the reaction was skepticism. “You “It’s nuts to me to hear people criticize employee groups over benefits. I won’t tolerate anything criticizing the current package. A deal’s a deal! can’t make this guy mayor,” one PAC member said. “I’ll eat this pistol Professionally, it’s personal because these are my friends and my families. before I vote to endorse Lee Brown.” I’ve watched the sacrifices they’ve made.” “Do you want mustard or mayonnaise with it?” John Whitmire said, It’s accurate to say that Whitmire’s Waltrip ties have had no limits in “because you’re going to be eating it.” terms of HPD officer benefits, for the senator also goes back a long way Continues on Page 30 Page 26 Badge & Gun • February 2014

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 27 2/3/14 7:15 PM HPOU, HPOU, Our family wants to express our sincere “thank you” for the most Thank you so much for the nice plant. It was very helpful during beautiful plant arrangement at the time of our great loss. this time to have the support of my “brothers and sisters” in blue. The Castaneda Family We are very appreciative! Sam Kennedy & the Kennedy Family Houston Police Officers Union, Hope you had a happy holiday season and wishing you a happy HPOU, New Year as well! I wanted to take a moment in the new year to Our family would like to thank you for your kindness and sympa- thank you for your support during my fundraiser. thy for the death of our mother, Marylou Hess.

Montgomery County continues to be one of the fastest growing The house plant will be a reminder and a comfort to all of us of counties in the State of Texas. I look forward to the challenge of your thoughtfulness. helping to keep it a safe and awesome place for families, businesses God bless you. and retirees. Donna & Marty Uphoff and Family Warm regards, Brett W. Ligon To HPOU, Montgomery County District Attorney Thank you very much for the beautiful plant and the support of my blue family. HPOU, Nathan McDuell and Family Thank you very much for the plant sent to honor my dad at his funeral service. To Houston Police Officers Union, We appreciate your kindness in sending flowers for our Gina. Dad always was a supporter of the men and women in law Thank you for the concern and love shown us during this time. enforcement. On behalf of my family, thank you very much. There is solace in the thoughtfulness of others. Tim Baynes George Hickey and the Morell Family Dear Police Family, To the Houston Police Officers Union, Thank you for the card and thoughtful words. On behalf of Greater Houston Concerns of Police Survivors, we Al & Alice would like to thank you for your donation for our recent Christmas party. Your continuing support allows us to bring joy and happi- Dear HPOU, ness to the families of our fallen officers. Thank you so much for your kind gesture and thoughtfulness of our son Alexander during this difficult time. Greater Houston COP wishes you a Happy New Year. Warmest regards, Sincerely, Al & Alice Padilla Carol Lane, President, Greater Houston COPS HPOU, HPOU, Thank you for all you do for veterans. Wishing you and yours a The family of Lenert C. Foehner acknowledges with grateful Happy Holiday Season! appreciation your kind expression of sympathy. Yours in comradeship, The Foehner Family Keith King & Family HPOU, HPOU, Thank you so much for the lovely plant. May God bless the Thank you very much for the beautiful plant. Houston Police Officers. You are Houston’s finest. The Travinwein Family God bless. The Sammy Orlando Family HPOU, The kind card and words will never be forgotten. Sincerely, Senior Police Officer John W. Hadnot

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 29 2/3/14 7:15 PM Continues from Page 26 “A PAC is critical,” Whitmire said, because campaigns are expensive. There’s strength in numbers. All campaign contributions are designed More Benefits for is access, an opportunity to talk to them (officeholders).” Gary Blankinship, long-time solo motorcycle officer, was a Union board member (and later Union president) who recalled, “We were lucky to This practice is extremely important at the state level when noting that have a mayor who was a former chief, certainly aware of the pay and negotiated salary and pension packages are ultimately approved by the benefit problems and how far behind we were. Legislature when it meets every other year.

“I tell you, we thought we would really take a whipping by endorsing As things now stand, John Whitmire is the biggest single recipient of Brown. One of the people who came in and helped us sell the idea was HPOU PAC contributions – an altogether fitting practice that always Sen. Whitmire. He told the general membership meeting that ‘He’s brings a satisfying smile to the senator’s face. been your friend for many years. This man will help you and the HPOU will do great things for its membership by supporting him for mayor.’ But Whitmire cringes at even the thought of these important issues Whitmire sold that.” being controlled at the City Council table where the mayor sets the agenda and could influence the ultimate holders of important And history shows that Mayor Brown came through with much- city contracts. improved benefits for Houston police officers, giving approval to a contract that called for a three-step base pay increase over the next three “What they really ought to do is examine term limits,” he said. “They years, putting officers on a pay scale equal to counterparts in other don’t have to stay long enough (beyond three two-year terms) to figure Texas cities. out how to pay or deal with the pension situation.

So there’s a great joke that when Whitmire shows up around the Union “They make a commitment to support legislation but don’t have to complex, you can get out the mustard and mayo. stay and figure out how to pay or deal with the situation. Doing away with term limits would not only require them to deal with the pension One look at the HPOU Political Action Committee’s endorsement obligations of the city but also the general debt obligations which go list on this issue’s Editorial Page clearly illustrates the benefits of a way beyond any pension matters.” strong PAC.

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 35 12/31/13 5:25 PM Obituaries Anderson Frances Kenneth W. Anderson passed away Jan. 11. He is the father of Tangenea Mrs. Ira Mae Frances, 84, passed away on Jan. 25. She is the mother of Miller-Ramla, an Inventory Management Clerk assigned to the Planning Senior Police Officer Sonya R. Johnson-Rhodes, assigned to the Auto Division. Services were held Jan. 17 with burial in Houston National Theft Division and grandmother of Police Officer Shaneequa “Nikki” Cemetery. Johnson, assigned to the Northeast Division. Services were held Feb. 1 with burial in Paradise North Cemetery. Baynes Joel R. Baynes (87) passed away Dec. 29. He is the father of retired Sgt. Gilbert Timothy D. Baynes, who retired from the Department May 25, 2013. Mr. Thomas Andrew Gilbert, Sr., passed away Dec. 30. He is the father Baynes was assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Division at the time of Police Officer Rebecca A. Brown, assigned to the Mental Health of his retirement. Services were held Jan. 2 with burial in M. J. Dolly Division. Services were held Jan. 2. Cooper National Cemetery in Anderson, South Carolina. Harp Benson Mrs. Imogene Harp passed away on Jan. 4. She is the mother of Police Ms. Christie Elizabeth Benson passed away on Dec. 22. She is the Officer Michael Jerome Harp, assigned to the Southwest Division. daughter of Customer Service Clerk Robin C. Benson, assigned to the Services were held Jan. 10 with burial in Houston National Cemetery. Records Division, and sister-in-law of Office Supervisor Marcus A. Mrs. Harp was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Miller Harp, Sr. Davis II, assigned to the Records Division. Services were held Jan. 8. who passed away in 2007. Bernal Hess Mr. Francisco Bernal, Jr. passed away on Jan. 12. He is the father of Mrs. Marylou Hess, 81, passed away on Jan. 10. She is the mother Senior Police Officer Arturo Bernal, assigned to the Burglary and Theft of Senior Police Officer Donna M. Uphoff, assigned to the Training Division, and Police Dispatcher Francisco A. Bernal, assigned to the Academy, and mother-in-law of Senior Police Officer Marty A. Uphoff, Metro Police Department. assigned to the Auto Theft Division. Services were held on Jan. 16 with burial in South Marmora, New Jersey. Breiding Mr. Robert A. Breiding, Sr. passed away on Jan. 16. He is the father of Hickey Senior Police Officer Robert A. Breiding, Jr., assigned to the Narcotics Mrs. Gina Lynn Hickey passed away on New Year’s Day. She is the wife Division. A private memorial service was held. of Senior Police Officer George A. Hickey Jr., assigned to the Criminal Intelligence Division. Services were held Jan. 6. Brown Mable B. Brown (78) passed away Jan. 19. She is the mother of Senior Irving Office Assistant Maureen C. Rivers, assigned to the Northeast Division. Mr. Philip Irving, Sr. passed away. He is the father of Mobility Service Services were held Feb. 1 with burial in Kansas City, Missouri. Officer Craig Anthony Irving, assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Division. Services were held Jan. 18. Davilla Mrs. Antonia F. Davila, 90, passed away Jan. 20. She is the grandmother Janczak of Mobility Service Officer Robert Davila, assigned to the Traffic Mrs. Anzelma Marie Kmiec Janczak passed away on Jan. 21. She is the Enforcement Division.Services were held Jan. 28 in San Antonio with mother of Sgt. Dominick Pribilski, assigned to the Special Operations burial in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Division. She is also survived by her son, Joseph Janczak and daughter, Janet Myers. Services were held Jan. 25 with burial in Chappell Hill. Davis Mr. Morris Leon Davis, 63, passed away on Dec. 20. He is the father of Johnson Jail Attendant Tracy L. Davis. Services were held Jan. 13. Mrs. Bernice Johnson-Campbell passed away on Dec. 19. She is the mother of retired Sgt. William “Bruce” Johnson. Johnson retired being Dyess last assigned to the Public Affairs Office and the Commander of the Retired Police Officer Carl D. Dyess passed away Jan. 5. Officer Dyess Honor Guard. Services were held Jan. 4 with burial in Texarkana. joined the Department April 20, 1981 as a member of Academy Class No. 97. He was assigned Northeast, Narcotics, Central, and retired August 21, 2005. Services were held Jan. 10.

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 36 2/3/14 7:15 PM Obituaries Johnson Schultea Vernon C. Johnson (93) passed away Jan. 4. He is the grandfather Police Officer Joseph Milton Schultea, Sr.passed away on Jan. 10. of Javena M. Armstrong, an Administrative Associate assigned to the Officer Schultea joined Police Academy Class No. 14 on May 21, 1956. Records Division, and Sherry Hammond, a Jail Attendant. Services were He later served as the Chief of Police of the Village Police Department held Jan. 18 with burial in San Leandro, California. serving that department from 1959 to 1988. He also served as the Chief of Police of the Tomball Police Department from 1990 to 1992. Chief Legg Schultea returned to the Houston Police Department from 1996 to 2004 Gwendolyn Legg passed away Dec. 28. She is the wife of retired Police as an Administrative Specialist in the Planning and Research Division. Officer James H. Legg, who retired from the Department March 22, He is survived by his wife, Peggy Schultea and children, retired Chief 1991, and the mother of Senior Police Officer Michael J. Legg, assigned Joseph Milton Schultea, Jr. of the Patten Village Police Department, to the Northwest Division. Services were held Jan. 4 in Hockley. Sgt. James R. Schultea (PD-C) and Cynthia Schultea-Cortinas who is married to Senior Police Officer James H. Cortinas, assigned to the Meyers Vehicular Crimes Division. He is the brother of retired Sgt. Vollie H. John C. Meyers, III, passed away on the morning of New Year’s Day. He Schultea, Jr.and uncle of Police Officer Christopher Bruce, assigned is the son of Sgt. John C. Meyers Jr., assigned to the Northeast Division. to the North Division, Deputy Paul Bruce, Jr., assigned to the Harris County Sheriff Department and Deputy Vollie H. Schultea III of Harris Orlando County Constable Office, Precinct 1, and the brother-in-law of retired Retired Senior Police Officer Sammy R. Orlando passed away on Dec. Lt. Robert W. Bruce of the Panorama Village Police Department. 26. He joined the department on Nov. 27, 1978, and retired on January Services were held Jan. 15 with burial in Brookside Cemetery. 1, 2003. During his career, he served in the Park Patrol and the Special Operations Division. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Orlando. Sylvester Christopher Patrick Sylvester, Jr. passed away on Jan. 3. He is the infant Piccolo grandson of Senior Police Telecommunicator Gloria D. Harrison, Mr. Mike Joseph Piccolo, 93, passed away on Jan. 23. He is the father assigned to the Emergency Communications Division. Graveside ser- of retired Senior Police Officer Sam M. Piccolo. Services were held Jan. vices were held Jan. 11 in Brookside Cemetery. 27 with burial in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Vassel Price Reverend Clarence Vassel Sr. passed away Jan. 5. He is the father of Retired Police Officer Sanford A. “SAP” Price (91) passed away on Jan. Senior Police Officer Clarence E. Vassel Jr., assigned to Central Patrol. 15. Officer Price joined the Department on Nov. 16, 1950, as a member Services were held Jan. 11 with burial in Paradise Cemetery in Houston. of Academy Class No. 6. He was last assigned to Northeast when he retired March 17, 1984. Sanford Price is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Zepeda Price and his daughter Regina Sheets. Two of Sanford Price’s brothers Mrs. Julia Zepeda-Lola passed away on Jan. 15. She is the mother followed him to the Department - Carl S. Price and Jerrel A. Price, both of Mechanic III Mario J. Zepeda assigned to the Fleet Management of whom graduated HPD Class No. 7 on Oct. 12, 1951. Carl Price Division. Services were held Jan. 19. (Deceased) retired on Jan. 3, 1977, Jerrel Price (Northeast) retired on Aug. 10, 1981. The Price brothers had a brother-in-law follow them to the Houston Police Department. Troy R. Driskell graduated HPD Class No. 12 on Aug. 8, 1955 and retired as a sergeant on April 2, 1979. Sanford Price had two nephews that followed him to HPD. Michael G. Price graduated HPD Class No. 70 on June 9, 1975 and retired as a sergeant on April 24, 2004. The final nephew that followed Sanford Price to HPD is Capt. Carl W. Driskell and is assigned to the Airport Division. A memorial service was held Jan. 21.

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 37 2/3/14 7:15 PM By NELSON ZOCH Lest We Forget March 24, 1938 Heights Boulevard Scene of Murder-Suicide That Took the Life of Officer Marion Palmer Shortly before noon on Thursday, March watch the back and I’ll turn the gas off.’ As I 20, possibly in 1891. He died at the age of 24, 1938, Houston Police Officer Marion went to the gas meter beside the house in front forty-seven, had been a resident of Houston Palmer and his cruising partner, Officer H. of the garage apartment, my partner walked for eighteen years and was a member of D. Roberts, were sent to a location at 1510 around to the back of the apartment. the Houston Police Department since June Heights Boulevard. It was reported that there 16, 1930. He worked out of the West End was a crazed African-American male in the substation. He was a member of Tucker Lodge garage apartment behind this location, which No. 297, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. carried the address of 1512 Heights. Officer Palmer was survived by his wife Mrs. J. E. Cleveland, the resident at 1510 Christine and two sons, Harold and Marion Heights, reported to police that her maid, E. Palmer Jr., his mother, Mrs. W. D. Naus of Forest, Ohio, two sisters, Mrs. R. A. Weller of Elvina Zink, and Elvina’s husband, Light Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Bernice Jones of Zink, who lived in the servant quarters behind Forest, Ohio, as well as a half-brother, R. C. her residence, had recently been experiencing Howard, of Phoenix, Arizona. domestic difficulties. She called the police when Elvina came running into her house Funeral services for Officer Marion E. Palmer saying that her husband was crazy and had were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, locked her out of the room. Mrs. Cleveland was 1938, at the Heights Funeral Home Chapel, aware of Light Zink being on her premises, as just a block from the scene of his tragic death. he had on occasion performed yard and garden The Reverend R. H. Tharp officiated. Burial duties for her. followed at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Mrs. Cleveland was quoted in the local The gravesite of Officer Palmer was located newspaper as saying, “I heard the officers arrive at Forest Park Lawndale. His marker reads and heard them begging for Light to come out as follows and al so proudly displays the of the room. They told him that they would Masonic symbol: not hurt him, but he would not open the door. Then, one of the officers (Palmer) crawled out Our beloved husband on a fence in the back. He must have looked And daddy in the window because I heard a shot and then Officer Marion E. Palmer Sr MARION E. PALMER SR. the officer fell.” “A few minutes later I heard a shot and I ran 1891-1938 to the rear of the house and found my partner Mrs. Cleveland, whose sixty-five-year-old lying at the foot of a ladder in a pool of blood. On the same gravesite at Forest Park Lawndale, invalid mother, Mrs. M. L. Rasberry, was The suspect had shot once with a shotgun. As there lies a woman, Christine Connett. Mrs. in her residence at the time of this tragedy, I was running back, I heard a second shot. I Palmer apparently remarried and is interred continued, “The other officer (Roberts) ran to ran up the stairs to the garage apartment and there along with both of her husbands, Officer the ledge. He had his gun out and seemed to burst the door open. I found the suspect lying Palmer and Alvin Connett. Both Mr. and Mrs. be waiting for a chance to get a shot at Light. dead, with half of his head blown away. He Connett died in 1974, thirty-six years after this Just about fifteen seconds after the first shot, was clad in khaki pants and was lying against tragedy. Mrs. Connett was seventy-six years there was another shot. Then the officer ran the wall of the tiny apartment. He clutched of age. up to the door of the room and broke it open. an old double-barrel shotgun. Both shells had I called police headquarters again and reported been fired.” The obituary of Mrs. Christine Connett that the officer had been shot.” indicated that in 1974, both of her sons Roberts also stated that “the apartment was survived her. Harold lived in San Antonio while Officer Palmer was rushed to Heights Hospital, filled with gas when I broke into the door. Marion Junior resided in Houston. Additionally, where he died shortly after his arrival. He had There was a suicide note, obviously written by she was survived by Harold’s children, grandsons David and Paul Palmer and been struck by shotgun pellets in the head the suspect, lying on an open Bible on a little granddaughter Patti Palmer and Marion Junior’s and chest. table by the open window out of which the suspect fired, killing my partner. The Bible was daughter, Linda Sue Soukup, as well as one great opened at the 15th chapter of Jeremiah. Verse grandson, Marion Soukup. Marion Soukup is Officer Roberts, obviously distraught over an obvious namesake for his grandfather and the death of his partner, related the following 14 read, ‘And I will make thee pass with thine enemy into a land which you knoweth not, great grandfather. account: “We were told that the suspect was for a fire is kindled in mine anger which shall in the apartment. We knocked on the door, burn you.’ ” Linda Sue was located, but did not have much but he refused to let us in. We stood there for information on the remaining family except to awhile, knocking, then I smelled gas escaping. Officer Marion E. Palmer Sr. is believed to state that both her father and her Uncle Harold ‘He’s turned on the gas, I told my partner. You have been born in Springfield, Ohio, on March were both deceased. Page 38 Badge & Gun • February 2014

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BadgeGun February 2014 Issue.indd 39 2/3/14 7:15 PM How Impatience Hurts Retirement Saving Keep Calm & Carry On – argument for dollar cost averaging – the slow and steady investment it May be Good for your portfolio. method by which you buy shares over time, a little at a time. When the Provided by Brian Craft, AIF market sinks, you are buying more shares as they have become cheaper – meaning you will own more (quality) shares when they regain value. Why do so many retirement sav- It also shows you the value of thinking long-term. When you save for ers underperform the market? From retirement, you are saving with a time horizon in mind. A distant 1993-2012, the S&P 500 achieved horizon. Consistent saving from a (relatively) early age and the power of a (compound) annual return of compounding can potentially have much greater effect on the outcome 8.2%. Across the same period, the of your retirement savings effort than investment selection. average investor in U.S. stock funds got only a 4.3% return. What Keep your eyes on your long-term retirement planning objectives, not accounts for the difference? One big the short-term volatility highlighted in the headlines of the moment. factor is impatience. It is expressed in emotional investment decisions. Too PSFG representatives, your HPOU Deferred Comp Provider, may be many people trade themselves into reached at 832-200-3440 mediocrity – they react to the head- lines of the moment, buy high and Investing regular amounts steadily over time (dollar-cost averaging) sell low. Dalbar, the noted investing may lower your average per-share cost. Periodic investment programs research firm, estimates this accounts cannot guarantee profit or protect against loss in a declining market. for 2.0% of the above-mentioned 3.9% Dollar-cost averaging is a long-term strategy involving continuous difference. (It attributes another 1.3% of the gap to mutual fund operat- investing, regardless of fluctuating price levels, and, as a result, you ing costs and the remaining 0.6% to portfolio turnover within funds.) should consider your financial ability to continue to invest during Impatience encourages market timing. Some investors consider “buy periods of fluctuating price levels. and hold” passé, but it has certainly worked well since 2009. How did market timing work in comparison? Citing Investment Company Institute calculations of equity fund asset inflows and outflows from January 2007 to August 2012, U.S. News & World Report notes that it didn’t work very well. During that stretch, mutual fund investors either sold market declines or bought after market ascents 57.4% of the time. In addition, while the total return of the S&P 500 (i.e., including dividends) was -0.13% in this time frame, equity mutual fund inves- tors lost 35.8% (adjusted for dividends). Most of us don’t “buy and hold” for very long. Dalbar’s latest report notes that the average equity fund investor owned his or her shares for 3.3 years during 1993-2012. Investors in balanced funds (a mix of stocks and bonds), held on a bit longer, an average of about 4.5 years. They didn’t come out any bet- ter – the report notes that while the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index notched a 6.3% annual return over the 20-year period studied, the average balanced fund investor’s annual return was only 2.3% . What’s the takeaway here for retirement savers? This amounts to a decent

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 40 12/31/13 5:25 PM In Memory of… February - Houston Police Officers Slain in the Line of Duty

Johnnie Davidson 02-19-1921 Fred Maddox, Jr. 02-24-1954 Gonsalo O. Gonzales 02-28-1960

Herbert N. Planer 02-18-1965 Andrew Winzer 02-18-1988 Charles R. Coates 02-23-1983

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BadgeGun January 2014 Issue.indd 43 12/31/13 5:25 PM Psych Services PTSD—Hidden in Plain Sight By LISA GARMEZY Is it Disabling? Struck down by PTSD, Officer Thomas Bean of Newtown, Connecticut can keep his job after all. His department, acknowledging his In spite of all that, PTSD may or may not be disabling. The disorder permanent disability, was going to fire him but compassion won out. “Let causes significant problems: if not, it isn’t diagnosed. But people with the guy ride a desk” was the prevailing sentiment. No one questioned that PTSD can keep it together in the workplace and lose it at home, or working the scene where 20 first graders died could be crippling. vice versa.

No one doubts the horror of the Twin Towers disaster either. But as this Individuals with PTSD may be unable to work at their usual careers column is being written, 72 officers from NYPD are in the headlines, – say, policing -- but still able to work elsewhere. Thomas Bean might arrested for fraudulent disability claims related to Sept. 11. Supposedly thrive for years in a quiet sales job in a sporting goods store—until the a prosecutor, a private consultant and two former officers coached day a creepy kid comes in to buy a rifle and symptoms get triggered officers, firefighters and sanitation workers on how to “fake symptoms again. PTSD can come and go. of depression, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress” (New York Times, 1/10/14). If two officers respond to the same scene, one can have serious problems while the other escapes unimpaired. Their responsibilities One arraigned officer, Glenn Lieberman, claimed PTSD (Post-Traumatic is not identical, nor are their exposure to disturbing sights, smells Stress Disorder). Although Officer Lieberman told Social Security and sounds. doctors he was too ill to work or travel, according to prosecutors he runs three businesses, rents a house in Florida and has made 20 trips At Sandy Hook Elementary, for example, first responders checked to Europe and Central American. They point to a social media photo classrooms. In the second room checked, the school resource officer of him grinning on a water scooter to show that his claim is bogus. found an uninjured child among her dead classmates and left her in (Lieberman claims it predates 9/11.) relative safety. Tough call.

The courts will decide the case. But can you have PTSD and go Responders differ too. Detective Jason Frank of Newtown grieved jet-skiing? Are you a fraud if you get out and enjoy yourself or run a when he saw the Christmas ornaments the children had made, set out side business? by the window to dry before being carried proudly home. He said the art projects were “heart-breaking” because he has a six-year-old Officers need answers because PTSD is common. Undiagnosed and himself. In war, some soldiers are invigorated by the sense of purpose, the self-medicating, HPD colleagues with PTSD are under the radar excitement and the camaraderie, while others struggle with family among us. problems halfway around the world.

Consider that government statistics say that about half of Americans You are more likely to get PTSD if you are a female, poor or experience traumatic events, and of them, eight percent of men and 20 uneducated when catastrophe strikes. There is probably a genetic percent of women will develop PTSD. Trauma, after all, is not so rare. component: a family history of mental illness also makes you more Every day people get assaulted, get into car crashes and live through vulnerable. “Recovery environments” vary. The responses of family and natural disasters. Soldiers go to war and police officers risk their lives. friends, the department and the community can help or hinder healing. Recognizing PTSD A New Diagnosis

You know the classic symptoms of PTSD from in-service classes. The There’s no such thing as “walking PTSD,” but there should be. Many first is AVOIDANCE of trauma reminders, as when people can’t watch people are out and about who don’t have symptoms that interfere with war movies, or lose their memory for the event. They are stuck on alert their jobs, at least not yet. They may always keep it together at work, mode and therefore show unusual AROUSAL—often they’re easily they may develop more symptoms over the years, or they may heal. startled and jumpy. Irritable behavior, problems sleeping and trouble Symptoms of PTSD typically start within three months of the trauma, concentrating are all connected to that excessive arousal. but can build gradually over time. Appearances can deceive. “I worked with him and he was fine,” PTSD also means RE-EXPERIENCING the traumatic event in some shouldn’t carry much weight, especially since the illness can be delayed way—in nightmares, flashbacks or just frequent unwanted thoughts or or erratic. And yes, people with PTSD can and should jet-ski. Misery images. Bean sees the crime scene out of the corner of his eye when lifts when people force themselves to resume their usual activities, not having unrelated conversations. Some things that are seen cannot when they stay home and stare at the four walls. be unseen. Bottom line: PTSD is all around us. Hard decisions must be made about Last, NEGATIVE CHANGES IN MOOD OR THINKING must be who has it, with huge sums at stake. For those who are not charged present. Persistent negative beliefs about one’s self count, such as, “It with these decisions, let’s not rush to judge. We want to be a healthy was all my fault.” Constant anger, guilt, disgust or shame may trouble recovery environment, offering, in Dr. Verdi Lethermon’s words, the person. He or she may simply feel numb. “support without stigma.” Support PAC, It Pays Big Returns

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Please watch for us on Mondays and As a proud mother of a Houston Police Officer, I 10.079 acres of land between Brenham and Chappell both in front and back, a circle drive, and plenty of Thursdays from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Union am interested in starting a support group of Mothers Hill, Texas. Cleared and ready to build. Pecan trees room for parking. There are two stocked fishing ponds, building at 1602 State Street. We are available to of Houston Police Officers (MOHPO). I need and fenced. $169,000 and owner will finance with and horses are allowed. Priced to sell. For info meet at any HPD location for the ease of the officers your support. Please call me for more info: Frances 20% down. Call Ray 281 701 5428. contact Rebecca Lee @ 361-729-4404, Coldwell as well as accept information via email or fax. Runnels at 713-436-0794 after 6 p.m. weekdays. Banker MLS ID#113208. If you have any questions please contact Aurelia E Galveston, TX. - beach lot for rent $25.00 per day, Weems, CPA at (936) 273-1188 or (281) 363-4555 Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers on the beach side. Contact Lisa at (832) 755-6159 What an amazing deal! Charming three bed- or visit us on the web at www.aewcpa.com A place for Christians to come together and room two bath patio home located in a great gated encourage one another. For information about 37.22 Acres with Minerals near Lovelady. Pasture, community at 3123 Lavender Candle Dr. Spring, TAX PREPARATION From Home Office. Low other activities visit www.fcpohouston.org. 2 ponds, pecan orchard, hardwoods, 3/2 trailer, TX. Property includes a two car attached garage, Fees - $65 up. L. Dexter Price, CPA. ldexterprice@ cabin, sheds, water well, septic, $343k, 936-222-1565 master suite, cozy fire place and much more for comcast.net 713.826.4777 Wanted only $1,300.00 month. Price is negotiable. Please Are you tired of making the same New Year's Widow of police officer looking for vehicle Home For Sale: North Spring Area contact Officer Edith Maldonado at 832-434-4266 used/good condition under $2000.00. Could owner $104,000. For details Contact Chris 713-906-3447 or [email protected]. Resolution? Are you ready to take control of your life? We have solutions, take control of your health, carry notes. 281.782.3144 Galveston Beach House. 3br 2 time & finances! For more info. Please call: Stacy @ 1 bd/1ba Condo For Sale Bryan/College Station Summer Rental 832-651-5739 HPD Commemorative Pistols I'm looking to buy Walking distance to Texas A&M and 5 min. drive bath. Sleeps 8-10. Great Gulf view just steps from one or two of the HPD commemorative pistols. I the beach. Newly renovated/updated. H.L. Richter to Blinn, on university bus route. Perfect for your Residential and Commercial Remodeling seem to recall they were offered around 1978-1982. college student. Brand new central air, all appliance HPD (ret) 936-329-1456 Kitchens and counter tops, ceramic and Joe Salvato (Ret.) 281-728-0131 including washer and dryer included, fireplace, large wood floors, interior and exterior painting, handy- walk-in closet and balcony, $48,500. Realtor Charlotte 1 Bedroom Unit For Rent Village Wood Town homes Wanted Beretta 9MM FS “Police Special” (Black man services, with discount prices or Stainless) Please call Zach (832) 457-0647. Broesche/Gary Green Better Homes, 713-299-7573 1529 Wirt Rd/Spring Branch. Utilities paid. Basic for the Law Enforcement family. cable. Excellent Location. Joe Scott 713-935-9137 Larry Baimbridge, Sr. 281-655-4880 LOT FOR SALE in Grimes County!! 1 1/2 acre Wanted Top CA$H Paid for your used or unwanted Lake Livingston Townhome 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath guns. Blackgold Guns & Ammo 713 694 4867 OWNER FINANCING available. $40,000. Gold Rush Tax Service 281-399-3188 Police Officer Owned In a gated community, three fishing lakes, pool, For rent Call 832-876-5511 or 713-459-8111 Same Day Refund Special Police Officer volleyball court, equestrian center and one horse RatesBrenda Webb (retired officer’s wife) Colt .45 HPD Commemorative Pistol per acre allowed. Deed restricted on a corner cul de House for Rent: Bear Creek Area. 3 Bedroom/ [email protected] Call Paul 713-240-4672 sac, cleared lot with the exception of oak trees and Game room. Cy-Fair School District. Swimming exterior border of the property. $5,000 down and Pool. $1095.00/month. Call 832-282-5216. Tax Preparation From Home Office 40% - 50% 2 Horse Trailer or 14 - 16 ft. Stock Trailer. Bumper $274 per month till paid in full. Pick your due date. Lower Fees. Contact for estimate L. Dexter Price, Pull. R. Webb 281-399-1212 Cell 713-822-1867 Contact Lisa at 832 755-6159 Miscellaneous CPA [email protected] 832.243.1477 Looking for a home or bare land? Contact retired 4000 sq ft Home on 2+ acres - 3 minutes from New Listing For Sale Main Street Builders Residential and Commercial officer, DALLAS BINGLEY at Kerrville Realty - in the Lake Sam Rayburn access. Must see $250,000.00 solid wood twin bedroom set, many pieces Construction Licensed and Insured. David Webber Heart of the Texas Hill Country: (O) 830-896-2200 Phone 936-635-9326 Call 713-459-8111 (owner) Rt HPD 832-618-2009 or (M) 830-739-1766 [email protected] Page 47 Badge & Gun • February 2014

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