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Official Publication of the Police Officers' Association ,'o Promote the Efficiency and, Good Name of the San Francisco Police Department and its Members 204 NUMBER 6 VOLUME 22 SAN FRANCISCO, JUNE, 1990

California. Peace Collective Bargaining Petition Officer's Memorial Hits The Streets by Bruce F. Marovich humankind and safeguard lives and by Mike Hebel, Opinion Correspondent conditions of property. employment On Monday, May 14, 1990, I, as depart- In fulfilling this duty, he must pro- With 41,000 registered voter signatures when the city ment representative, and Officer Carl Ten- tect the Innocent against deception, to be obtained by July 24th, the police of- and its safety nenbaum, the department honor guard the Weak against oppression or in- ficer/firefighter/airport police collective employee representative, responded to Sacramento timidation, the Peaceful against bargaining initiative petition the streets organiza- for the California Peace Officer's Memorial. violence or disorder, and guaranatee on May 16th. With enthusiasm and tions are Officer John J. Blessing and twelve other the Constitutional Rights of all peo- positive energy these city employees began unable to California Peace Officers who died in the ple of liberty, equality and justice. the task of securing 60,000 signatures so reach agree- line of duty were to be honored on Tues- He must be courageous in the face as to ensure the acquisition of the needed ment. The day the 15th at a ceremony at the State of danger and, if need be, sacrifice his number. City and Capitol. life in fulfilling his solemn obligation. With a successful petition campaign the employee The Blessing Family, Denise, Matthew, Such was the sacrifice of Officer collective bargaining initiative will appear organiza- Jolene and John's stepfather, Frank Ryan, Blessing on November 14, 1989. on the November 1990 ballot. tions would also went to Sacramento for the memorial This certificate is presented in his June 1989 Salary Survey submit a last offer of settlement on ceremony. We all stayed at the Radisson honor by his fellow law enforcement The last survey of police officer salaries disputed issues. The arbitrators would Hotel. officers, and his name has been in the State of California found San Fran- resolve each disputed issue considering: On Monday, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 enrolled beside the names of other cisco in position #92. S.F. Airport police changes in the consumer price index, p.m., there was a memorial reception at the fallen peace officers in the California officers were in position #83. wages and benefits of employees perform- Club Restaurant, which is located near the State Capitol. S.F. police officers did receive a raise of ing similar services, the existing formulas, State Capitol. The governor came at 5:30 nearly 11% after July 1, 1989. It is and the ability of the City to meet the costs From there we went to the memorial of an arbitration decision. p.m. and stayed for a half an hour and gave itself and a ceremony was performed by estimated that a similar salary survey, if a short speech. This CCLEA event conducted in June 1990, would still S.F. The arbitrators' decision would become color guards, the Sacramento Police final and binding upon the City and the culminated in the issuance of plaques to Department and honor guards made up of police officers ranking between #45 and each of the thirteen families of the deceas- #50. safety employee organizations unless both officers from each department of the parties agree to a modification. The deci- ed officers. After the memorial reception deceased officers. The music was provid- The cardinal reasons for this position we went back to the hotel where the Los are: (1) an outdated salary formula which sion would supersede all other provisions ed by the Los Angeles Police Department in the charter relating to wages, hours and Angeles Police Department Concert Band Concert Band. After the ceremony the includes laggard San Diego and (2) the Ci- performed from 7:00 to 8:00p.m. At 8:00 ty does not pick up retirement benefits. governor greeted each family and gave his Retirement Benefit Adjustments p.m. we attended a semi-formal dinner at personal condolences. - contributions. the hotel. Children were not allowed, so the Of 92 cities in the June 1989 salary Retirement and death allowances are This terminated the services. The currently based upon surveys of salaries Sacramento Police Department's Wives limousines were available for the families' survey, 84 paid most or all of the Association had set up the banquet room employees' retirement contribution. San and other jurisdictions. Under the proposal personal use to do whatever they wished. the salaries would no longer be set by those next door to the dinner to feed and enter- We responded back to the hotel, had a Francisco does not pay this employee tain the children. Mr. B.T. Collins spoke contribution. surveys. However, the City would continue cold drink and returned home. to be required to conduct the surveys after the dinner and his talk was poignant The whole experience was moving and The Collective Bargaining Petition and sitrring. If you ever get a chance to hear Currently, salaries of police officers/ because this proposed charter amendment tastefully done by PORAC, and the provides the retirement and death him speak, please do so. CCLEA shoul be applauded. The only firefighters/airport police are based on a At 11:00a.m. on Tuesday, there was a thing that was missing were San Francisco survey of salaries paid to comparable (See PETITION, Page 24) luncheon at the hotel, and at 12:15 p.m., Police Officers in attendance. Officer Rick workers in large California cities. Economic we went to the limousines that were Bruce of Park Station was there in uniform; benefits (medical plan contribution, provided for each family from the hotel to he was the only other S.F.P.D. officer premium paid for overtime, night differen- the State Capitol. The drivers were there. tial) are specified in the Charter. Non- The Notebook volunteer peace officers from all over This ceremony is open to all peace of- economic benefits (grievance procedure, California and were extremely pleasant and ficers and, in the future, I hope many more meet and confer on general orders, etc.) are Needs You accommodating. We travelled to the State subject to memorandums of of our officers will attend. We need your articles to make Capitol with a C.H.P. motorcycle escort The California Memorial is scheduled for understanding. and disembarked in front of the Capitol The collective bargaining proposals this the best possible newspaper May 15th of each year and those officers Articles should be sent to: and were escorted to the Governor's Coun- who died in the line of duty the year before would supersede charter wage formulas re- cil Room shortly before 1:00 p.m. Prayers quiring the City to negotiate with police of- Tom Flippin, Editor will be honored. The memorial itself has SFPOA Notebook were said and members of PORAC spoke. the name of every California Police Officer ficers/firefighters/airport police on all mat- The two State Senators, Ed Davis and ter relating to their wages, hours, benefits, 510 7th Street who died in the line of duty since 1900. It San Francisco, CA 94103 Robert Pressley, received the families and is worth seeing. Next May 15th, Com- and terms and conditions of employment. department representatives, giving each a This proposed charter amendment Deadline for July issue: mander Isiah Nelson will be honored at the Monday, June 25, 1990 framed copy of the following: memorial reception and we should have establishes a procedure for a third party to more representatives from our department determine wages, hours and terms and "California Peace Officer's Memorial" in attendance. It would be nice if more people were IN THIS ISSUE Officer John J. Blessing there to support Dorian Nelson on May 15, San Francisco Police Department 1990. I know that Denise Blessing really Widows and Orphans Page 2 Around the Department The fundamental duty of a law en- appreciated Rick Bruce's attendance and Page 9 forcement officer is to serve concern for her and her children. Veterans' POA Page 2 Caption Contest Page 11

President's Column Page 3 Softballers Quake Preparedness Pages 12 & 13 Don't forget the 25th Year Reunion Police Post Page 4

- June 14th Retired Members Page 6 Letters Page 20

Italian American Hall It's In Your Court Page 7 Pages 21 - 23 35 Street, San Francisco

Page 2 Notebook June, 1990 Barbero directed the Secretary to write San Francisco such a letter. Telephone Numbers: The Secretary recommends that all members haave their Widows and Orphans Veteran Police area codes and phone numbers preprinted on all their checks. We may need to con- tact you, as could others. Aid Association Officers Assn. Late Dues: The end is in sight. We have only 53 unpaid members for 1990. Check Special Guest: Wendy Nelder, Can- The regular monthly ,meeting of The Stations - Richmond a year, Central 2 didate for San Francisco Assessor, asked your blue card. If no entry for 1990, send in $12.00 for 1990. Widows and Orphans Aid Association years, Park 2 years, Ingleside a year, Ac- for our support in contacting S.F. residents cident Bureau 2 years, Northern 4 years On June 14th there was called to order by Pres. Otto Elvander to vote for her. She distributed her cam- Softball Dinner: at 2:05 P.M., Wednesday, May 16, 1990 and then Ingleside until his retirement for will be a reuinion dinner at the Italian paign literature and many window signs. in The Traffic Bureau Assembly room, Hall service in 1988 at age 52. John received American Hall, 25 Russia Street, of past Meeting: Tuesday (always the second of Justice. the following awards while in the Depart- Tuesday), June 12, 1990 is our next and present ballplayers. Bring your collec- ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Tr. W. ment: 1962 - C/C for arrest of 2 armed tion of jerseys and photos to share. Con- meeting date. The parking is great. The bar Hardeman excused. All others present. In suspects who had attempted a holdup; tact Sol Weiner at 564-3800 for tickets, opens at 11:30 a.m. and business starts addition Past Presidents Mark Hurley and 1964 - 3rd Grade for arrest of a suspect $25 per person (leave a message if he's at 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a nice lunch too. Michael Lennon present. in a stolen car who pulled a knife and a gun out). Memoriams were DONATIONS: Police Commissioners on the Officers; 1964- C/C for assisting Correspondence: 1971 or before acknowledged for William Valentine, Lon Bureau Dinner: JOHN KECKER & PIUS LEE donated in the arrest of 3 suspects who had com- Dubose, Sr., John F. Murphy. members of the Bureau of Inspectors of the monthly checks. mitted armed robberies; 1964-3rd Grade SFPD, retired or active, are invited to a reu- NEW MEMBERS: Motion McKee/2nd for arrest and disarming of a suspect who Sick Call: Ray Seyden is at home nion/dinner dance on September 22, 1990. Parenti JOHN EVANS & LORI had robbed a tavern; 1968 - 2nd Grade for (648-5653) with his left leg in a full cast. It will be held at the Apostleship of the Sea FOUCRAULT be accepted - APPROV- arrest of 2 felons who had just committed He has torn muscles, ligaments and Hall, Fremont and Harrison Streets, SF. ED Treas. Parenti presented the regular • robbery of a market, one of whom had cartilage. Open bar at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 bills for payment. APPROVED • gun stuck in his waist band. John was Deaths: John F. Murphy and Jerome H. p.m. Price is $30 per person. deadline for Treas. Parenti reported the following • young 54 at the time of his death. Aubry. Rest in Peace. tickets is September 10th. Send your check deaths: JEROME AUBREY - Born in REPORT OF TRUSTEES: Mr. McIn- to So! Weiner at the SFPCU, 2250 Irving San Francisco in1921, Jerry worked at the tosh, Security Pacific Bank, reported on Committee Reports: Sol Weiner St., SF. 94122. the Trust Fund - had operated better than reported the SFPOA has served notice of as a Zoo Keeper before Good of the Order: Veterans of the becoming a member of The Department in Standard & Poors 500 Return, with new intent to circulate an initiative petition, on changes in Constitution will be able to in- behalf of the SFPOA, S.F. Firefighters and Armed Services can get helpful service 1955 at age 34. From the Academy, Jerry from John O'Connor, who is working at went to Taraval Station. After 6 months crease rate of return. Trustees approved Airport Police, to improve their wages and purchase of a motor car Bond which will benefits. Wendy Nelder is having a fund Fort Miley Hospital to you. there, he was transferred to Co. K, Fixed Post Detail where he remained until his return a 9.3%. Trustees set a night meeting raiser on May 15th at the Irish Cultural with the Bank for June 8, 1990 —6 P.M. p.m. at $50 per ticket. retirement in 1971 at age 50. Jerry had Center, 5:30 to 1:30 Attendance - 79 at the Bank Offices. Jerry Benson is running for Superior Court charge of the City Hall crossing his last Membership - 847 years in the Department. In 1963 he receiv- GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION: Pres. Judge. He's a good guy, so vote for him. Otto Elvander set the next regular meeting A San Jose P.D. raise effective here will ed a C/C for arrest of a suspect who had Marty Barbero, President just robbed a Savings & Loan. Jerry was for Wednesday June 20, 1990, 2:00 P.M. show on our checks on 7/1/90. Gale Wright, Secretary 69 at the time of his death. in the Traffic Bureau Assembly Room, Hall New Business: M/Weinber SlOt- JOHN F. MURPHY - Another San of Justice. - terstadt to purchase four tickets to the Meeting at ICA Hall Franciscan, John was born in 1931 and ADJOURNMENT: There being no fur- Wendy Nelder for Assessor Fundraiser. 3255 Folsom St. became a member of The Department in ther business to come before the member- Passed. The Retired City Employees pass- 2 Blocks So. of Army 1960, age 24, after serving in the Armed ed a resolution to the Health service Board Forces. John worked nearly all the various (See WIDOWS & ORPHANS, Page 16) demanding better service. Separately, they Mailing Address: asked if we would add our Association's P.O. Box 22046 voice to request better service. President San Francisco, CA 94122 Editorial Policy It is the policy of The Notebook to print submitted materials Serving the transportation needs from members and other contributors which reflect the ideals, of San Francisco police officers the purposes, and the accomplishments of the San Francisco for over 10 years Police Officers' Association. However, the various opinions RANDMA'S expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Mendocino SFPOA or its members. Writers are guaranteed freedom of SALOON Volkswagen expression within the necessary considerations of legality and space. Submissions that are racist, sexist and/or unnecessarily inflammatory or offensive will not be published. Anonymous submissions will not be published. The SFPOA and The NOW LOCATED AT: Notebook , are not responsible for unsolicited material. The JEFF ALLEGRO. 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Also, if you suspect you were expos- July 1st we're scheduled to get 3.5% plus ed to a carcinogen, ask the department to the possible C.O.L.A. increase. January investigate the incident and notify you. '91 San Jose will receive 2% and March by Bill Hemby, Remember, by law they are required to do '91 San Diego will receive 2% which we'll COPS Legislative that. get a percentage of. Advocate Last year, in behalf of COPS, I was suc- Interest Arbitration petitions are ready cessful in getting the cancer presumption for circulation. Your Station and Detail bill passed and signed into law. This law should have them and you should already also requires that a correlation be shown be trying to gather as many signatures as between the cancer and an incident of ex- possible. We need 41,000 valid by July. posure. Like any injury, you must make a 24th. It's not that far away. Don't pro- Exposure to AIDS report. Because cancer may take years to çrastinate -, get off your duff and get more manifest itself, COPS is in the process of signatures. coming up with a system to assist you. A Speaking of petitions - many of you ne of the scariest things that could program is being developed that will help FROM THE know we started getting signatures on one 0 happen to a police officer these days you record exposures and track your career set of petitions and it was going well when is to be stuck with a hypodermic needle or in the event you are stricken with cancer. RESIDENT we were informed that the Registrar of cut with a bloody knife and then find out The value of both these laws has yet to Voters said we need more information the perpetrator is infected with HIV or is printed on the petitions. Very strange that be realized; however, I feel they will prove was going to start this month's column an AIDS carrier. The long wait and fear of to be the most important protections peace this came up after we already had approval I out on a positive note regarding promo- to circulate the first set and were doing the unknown can, at the least, cause severe officers will receive this decade. tions. I wanted to congratulate all of those stress and play havoc with your family life. well. The changes required were very Future plans call for legislation into who did well and can expect to be pro- But what do you do to protect yourself? Hepatitis protections. minimal and everyone agrees really not Each department has, or should have, pro- moted. Unfortunately, as of this writng necessary. This is the same Registrar of we've been informed that there was a pro- Voters who lost my ballot argument cedures to lessen the chance of injury, but blem with the scoring of the Sgts. Exam. you can't cover all of the exigencies that against Prop. K that was supposed to go Surprised? happen in the street. Computer Camp into the voter handbook last November. It's Police Olympics time again (actually Beginning to look like an inside job, In order to find out just how widespread Needs Help Police Summer Games) from June 24th to the problem is, COPS has sponsored maybe? July 1st. Well have a room at the Red Lion Budget crunch. Again the violins are out legislation this year to require information Inn and will again use it as the Hospitality on possible AIDS exposure to be collected Meals, lodging, stipends, fresh air and ...the city doesn't have enough money. The Room also. If you're up there stop in and city wants to cut overtime in the police and sent on to the State Department of fun are all they've got to offer. The 5th An- hoist a few. We should have it going Tues- Health Services. Existing law requires that nual All-Scout Computer Camp is looking budget. This time they're looking at the day of that week. Bureau of Inspectors. I certainly don't have certain information be collected and sent for computer instructors, counselors, and The long wait for the semi-automatic to each department's health officer. Senate athletic staff as a hundred young campers • problem working with the city if there is weapons should be resolved shortly as of • deficit, but if cuts have to be made in the Bill 2033 would require that this informa- head for the Santa Cruz Mountains. this writing and it should be approved by tion and the rank, sex, age and assignment With 75 computers and thousands of police budget they don't have to start with the time you read this issue of the overtime. There, are areas which I'm sure of the officer, the type of incident, the type applications and tutorials, the camp pro- Notebook because Chief Casey has the of injury sustained, the treatment rendered vides beginning to advanced computer in- could be trimmed (like administration general order scheduled to go to the Com- maybe?). We're starting to tilt. and any criminal laws allegedly violated struction for boys and girls from eight to mission for approval May 30th. Next will would be forwarded to the Department of eighteen.. be the criteria on how officers can qualify Health Services. The Department of Health And when they aren't exercising their to be authorized by the department to carry Services would then be required to release minds at the keyboards, campers will be the semi-automatic weapon. Members GET THOSE PETITIONS OUT the data to local law enforcement agencies busy with recreational activities at the pool, should thank Dave Herman, chair of GET THOSE SIGNATURES and any law enforcement research body the canoeing and fishing lake, the sports Uniform and Safety, along with Sgt. Don primarily concerned with peace officer field, or on the miles of redwood hiking health issues. trails. SB 2033 has protections against reveal- If you are interested in becoming part of ing the identity of the reporting officer in this week of education and adventure, (415) 467-1709 that it makes it a misdemeanor for an August 25-31, call Scoutmaster Robin unauthorized release of that information. Guido & Betty Cinti Chism at 775-1122 evenings and Art Bonner Slip-covers We also require that the identity of any law weekends. CUSTOM MADE SLIP-COVERS enforcement employee, any person who is CLOTH the subject of areport, or any tested per- Collectibles, Antiques & Jewelry son would remain anonymous. LAUNDRY ALTERATIONS PRESSING Art-Tis tic Interiors COPS hopes to utilize this data to track AVENUE FRENCH CLEANERS Due Quest UPHOLSTERY • DRAPERIES incidents of exposure and any resultant 4004 IIALBOA STREET (415)386-8511 & TAILORS SAN FRANCISCO CA 94121 (415) 386-0805 AIDS cases. 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San Francisco and Marin 915 Diablo Avenue Novato, California 94947 (415) 897-3000 Page 4 Notebook June, 1990 making a jump for safety certain suicide. POLICE Again, as Dikkers debated his next move, it was taken care of by a higher authority: POST A third torpedo smashed into the vessel, sending him airborne; his body arced over #456 the flames and into the clear water beyond, NEWS where he providentially surfaced right next to a life raft. Plainly, Dikkers was not by Greg Corrales destined to perish as sea. Sure enough, three days later, he was picked up by a passing ship. "I have found it impossible to carry the Having just celebrated Memorial Day, I heaty burden of responsibility and to would like to provide information regarding discharge my duties as King as I would a number of memorials we might consider wish to do without the help and support supporting. Currently, there are four of the woman I love." federally approved memorials which are - The Duke of Windsor seeking funds for construction. "Legion- naires are encouraged to think about the significance of these memorials and the am dedicating this month's column (as I men and women who are remembered well as the rest of my life) to my bride through these projects," said National of one week, Liane. This will be a brief col- Commander Miles S. Epling. umn this month, since I am still The "men of steel," the U.S. armored honeymooning! forces from World War I to the Vietman My marriage to Liane has finally brought War, will be honored with a monument me to my senses. Now! feel very much like November 11, 1990, if enough money is Roy Dikkers must have felt back in 1943. donated to complete the project. For infor- donned aprons to serve this special meal. "Who is Roy Dikkers?" you ask? When a mation or to make donations, write to the Valentine Dinner consisted of turkey, dressing, torpedo struck the tanker he was in, Roy Armored Forces Monument Fund, P.O. cranberry sauce and all the trimmings. A Dikkers found himself in deep trouble: The Box 1146, Fort Meyer, VA 22211. blast had wedged shut the door to his steady line of San Francisco's homeless The Korean War Veterans Memorial Volunteers cabin, making it impossible for him to get and people in need, who rely on Glide commemorates the 5.7 million Korean Church for their daily meals, kept the din- out. As he debated what to do, a second War veterans, including the 33,600 killed by Capt. Larry Minasian, CSD torpedo hit the ship; its impact broke down ing hail full and the officers jumping. in combat, 21,400 in non-combat deaths, The San Francisco Police Department the door, allowing him to make his way On Wednesday, February 14th, approx- 103,000 wounded and 389 missing in ac- has worked with Arrest Hunger to provide topside. When he came on deck, he saw tion. According to officials, about $5.5 imately 25 members of our Department food to people in need during the that the ship was encircled by burning fuel, participated in serving a special Valentine's million of the $10 million goal has been Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday raised. Write or send donations to the Day meal to over 800 people at Glide seasons and for the second year in a row Memorial Church. The turkey dinner was Korean War Veterans Memorial at Glide Church on Valentine's Day. This provided by the Arrest Hunger Program FundIABMC, P.O. Box 2372, Washington has been a very worthwhile partnership for D.C. 20013-2372. while numerous members of Central Sta- everyone involved. tion and the Community Services Division The names of the one woman Appearances designated as killed in action, as well as the other seven women who died in the Viet- by Frank Williams nam War are etched in the Wall, and the JUAN NOEL YESCAS I strongly disagree with Ed Pecinovsky's efforts of the 10,000 women who served PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS article in the May issue of the "Notebook." REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN Highest Standards of Professional Service. in Vietnam, also will be recognized by the APPLIANCES Alfred Gee If I have learned anything from our Vietnam Women's Memorial Project. Write SALES & SERVICE Insurance Broker • Notary Public younger generation, with their bizarre at- to the Vietman Women's Memorial Project, 3335 17th STREET (415) 861-4661 626 GRANT AVENUE • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108 tire, it is "clothes DO NOT make the man." Suite 710, 2001 "S" Street N.W., SAN FRANCISCO, CA BEEPER 998-8589 TELEPHONE: 392-63401392-6341 Ed is age-dating himself if he still believes Washington, D.C. 20009. the oldaxiom: "the clothes make the man." In 1986, Congress authorized the Mike Keys may not fare well in Ed's Women in Military Service for America. fashion show; but he has more integrity in Memorial Foundation to construct a SINCE 1909 BLAZERS his little finger than his predecessor had in memorial to recognize women's contribu- -BROWNIES Hardware TAILORING & DRY CLEANING his entire being. This is what is important tions to the U.S. armed forces. The design 1552 Polk Street 4350 Califbrnia at 6th Ave. to me!! has yet to be approved by the appropriate San Francisco, CA 94109 San Francisco, CA 94121 I'm certain that Mike attended Com- memorial planning committees in Phone 673-8900 Greg Abasolo (415) 386-3748 mander Nelson's funeral to pay his last Washington, D.C., but foundation officials STEPHEN CORNELL Master Tailor 221-3897 respects to a fallen co-worker. Little did he have planned for a November 1992 dedica- realize that he would be judged by the tion. Send donations to Women in Military clothing he wore. Service Memorial, Dept. 560, Washington, I'll take an honest and sincere person of D.C. 20042-0560. substance (cowboy boots included) over a Speaking of remembering women NATIONAL TAXICAB slick smooth-talking phoney in a three- veterans, if you would like to thank a nurse piece suit anytime. or other woman veteran for her service to SUPPLY CO. Get with it Ed: Do you really think that you and the nation, write an open letter the reason the leadership at City Hall is not and it could lead to an interview for a MING'S TRAVEL, INC. talking to Mike is because of the way he documentary. Send your entries to: Chuck 488 Bryant Street dressed? I suggest that you talk to Keys, Howard, North Star Productions, P.O. San Francisco, CA 94107 Johnson or Trigueiro to find out the real Box 8661, Woodcliff Lake, N.J. 07675. reason. On 12 June we will have the installation Linda Danzig, Owner 112 Waver/v PIce, San Francisco, CA 94108 A cheap shallow shot, Ed; but you're en- of new Post 456 officers. The new officers (415)421-4111 titled to it. being installed are Al Aguilar - Com- F,x (41t)''2i-390 Telex 510 6010043 (415) 982-2591 P.S. Ed: Get to know Mike. You won't mander; Greg Corrales - First Vice- be sorry. A more regular guy is hard to find. Commander; Jack O'Shea - Second Vice- Commander, and Bruce McCurty - Sergeant-at-Arms. The installation ceremony is very impressive. Try to sup- port your post and attend the installation of officers. It will take place at 2000 hours at the Veterans War Memorial Building, se- TELEPHONE 864-0222 SINCE 1915 cond floor, 401 Van Ness Avenue, at McAllister Street. '72e&t&e Stove £xckange As we all know, the San Francisco Police NEW AND USED STOVES Department is woefully understaffed. I urge GAS APPLIANCES INSTALLED AND REPAIRED all my fellow officers not to despair. As we combat the Forces of Evil, we should all .-;-. 3'3953. 3690-17TH STREET remember a quote by General George S. MCCOY PHILLIPS SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114 GPM Patton, "We shall attack and attack until 0 1'IMOPJ + 4 we are exhausted, and then we shall attack again."

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by Kevin Mullen up and drew up in a skirmish line in front of the Alta building (as shown in the photo) Though most San Franciscans sup- across Sacramento Street between Mon- ported the Union cause during the Civil tgomery and Leidesdorff. Officers wearing War, there was some discord occasioned the grey uniforms of the period can clearly by the fear that the pro-Confederate sym- be identified in the front of the police lines pathies of some would be translated into with their muskets at rest. The darker action. In 1862, Police Chief Martin Burke, clothing on some of those in line can be an ardent Unionist,began to train his of- explained by the fact that uniform regula- ficers in military drill with a view to the "for- tions were spottily enforced at the time and mation of the Police into a drilled force that perhaps some of the officers were still out- can be promptly assembled in case or riot fitted in the blue uniforms of an earlier time. or other emergency." Later he formed a Since the department had a total force of force of paid volunteers which he drilled in 62 men in early 1865, and a group of of- military formations to help suppress ex- ficers was immediately detached to protect pected disorders during the presidential other newspaper offices, the police lines as election of 1984. (The Daily Examiner, shown probably contained some of Burkes then a Democratic party organ, wondered trained volunteer officers (or perhaps editorially by what authority Burke members of the army provost guard). More reassigned a man from patrol duties to drill than 62 men can be counted in the skir- others.) When news of President Lincoln's mish line and in the mounted and foot assassination arrived in the city in April reserves along the curbline of Sacramento 1865, outraged Unionists formed Street.) themselves into a mob and began to attack Shortly after the photo was taken, the Democratic newspapers they considered commanding general of the U.S. Army treasonous because of previous attacks on forces of the regionl mobilized his provost Lincoln. First, they went to the offices of guard and called in 2,000 soldiers from the the Democratic Press which they wrecked, Presidio who patrolled the streets that night throwing the typecases out the windows to prevent furthur disorders. In the after- to the cheers of the crowd below. math of the riot, political opponents of Chief Burke was notified of the riot but Chief Burke accused him of dragging his by the time he had assembled his forces, feet in responding to the riot call. Several the crowd had moved on. One by one, they of the wrecked newspapers, some of which visited Democratic newspapers, one step were too damaged to resume production, ahead of the police. By 4 p.m. the crowd filed lawsuits totalling more than $100,000 arrived at Sacramento and Montgomery (in pre-inflation dollars) against the city, Streets intent on wrecking the L'Echo de charging the police chief with willful tar- Pacifique. But the Echo was on the fourth diness. In the end the plaintiffs settled for floor of the same building as the strongly $21,000. pro-Unionist Alta California (the building (Photograph courtesy of The Lincoln hung with crepe in the photograph) and the Museum, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The view only way to the Echo's offices was through was evidently taken from the upstairs win- those of the Alta The Alta's editor didn't dowd of Bradley and Rulofsori, want a mob traipsing. through his offices Photographers, 429 Montgomery Street. and organized his staff to defend the Authenticated by Robert Chandler, Ph.D., premises. At that point the police showed Wells Fargo Historian.)

BUFFET FLAT BOOKS 307 CORTLAND AVE at Bocana Police Horses Won't Go To Seed! SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110 SILVER Gus and Bullet, tvo hard-working equine ed to ride the horses pastured in Sonoma Phone MIssion 1-8247 members of the SFPD, will officially retire will gather at the ranch for a reunion pic- Tu-Fri 12 to 8 • Sat 12 to 7 • Sun 12 to 6 CLOUD from the force at a special ceremony at the nic. The party will give these human Mounted Police Stables celebrants a chance to swap fond stories on Friday, May 25th. After the 10:30 about life with their former (four-footed!) festivities, the horses will head off for a co-workers. TOLAND STREET AUTO DISMANTLERS well-earned life of leisure on a plush We all dream of the perfect retirement, USED AUTO PARTS LUNCH SPECIAL Sonoma ranch. and Gus and Bullet will spend their "golden CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE 11-3 (Mon-Fn) $2.95 The transfer of these animals from the years" in a style guaranteed to please any 928 Toland Street senior citizen. Far from time clocks, traf- San Francisco, CA 94124 415-824-2700 Police Department to pasture is made SAT-SUN BRUNCH possible by the San Francisco SPCA, who fic and the other stresses of city life, they'll pays approximately $30,000 per year from enjoy country living at its finest. And these 11-3 10-3 member donations for the horses' perpetual newly retired fellows will have no need to EGGS BENEDICT w/glass of champagne $3.95 maintenance. Friday's retirement will swell horseshoes to pass the time - the the total ranks of the retired horses to pair will receive periodic visits from friends DINNER 5-11 (MON-SUN) and former co-workers. Lush pastures, nineteen. STEAK & LOBSTER The SF/SPCA's contributors began pro- cool ponds, supplemental feed, vitamins, OR PRIME RIB - viding for the retirement of City work an exercise program, equestrian veterinary INCLUDES: SOUP OR SALAD horses in September 1918. Before that care, and the services of a farrier are all pro- BAKED POTATO & VEGETABLE $9.95 time, City horses who had put in lifetimes vided by the SF/SPCA for the remainder 1994 Lombard St. at-Webster of loyal service with the San Francisco of each horse's life. 922-1977 Police and Fire Departments had been sold Thanks to the continuing dedication of at public auctions, and generally ended up the SF/SPCA and the generosity of those S.F. —Coffeev/ Co. at the glue factory. In October 1918, the who share their land, the two loyal police gray mare "Lottie G," an aged and feeble horses will indeed receive all the benefits 3868 24th St. San Francisco, CA 6414433 formei fire horse, became the first four- of retirement living - without lifting a hoof A New Generation of Coffee Roasters Super legged retiree pensioned by the SF/SPCA. to fill out a' form! Once a racetrack star, "Lottie G" was said to be one of the fastest horses that ever Checking pulled a fire truck. Gus and Bullet are both being retired due to lameness. Bullet is fourteen years old, while Gus is twenty-four. To celebrate their Ken Topping retirement, a group of policemen who us- Home Improvements Contractors & Designers Courtesy

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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT Contemplating Your Retirement? consist of ups and downs. .periods of Plan Now If You Are Going To psychological detours along the way. Officer Award Recoveries Arrests Retire Within The Next 5 Years. Freedom will play a major part in your Eugene Yoshii 9th. 15 3 retirement. It will be immense and what to Stephen Zimmerman 8th 12 3 our primary objective in planning your do will have a major role in what you do. Michael Burkley 6th 12 3 0retirement, is to assist you in a If your new freedom is used wisely it can Rene Guerrero 6th 12 3 thoughtful, logical and manageable way. be a blessing. It can be a beautiful' thing, Gregory Ovanessian 6th 12 3 To know how to grow old is the mastery but if it is taken for granted it can swallow Barbara Brewster 6th 12 3 of wisdom and one of the most difficult you up like quicksand. It is not an open David Fontana 6th 6 6 chapters in the great art of living. (Henri door to unlimited pleasures but a time to Donald Shockley Master 6 6 Frederic Amiel) 1821-1881 make new friends and pursue new James Selby Master 12 3 How we look at retirement will play a endeavors, and opportunities. Keith Singer Master 12 3 great part in how well we will enjoy it. At- I feel that the best investment you can Mike Bolt Master 6 6 titude is very important. It is simply the way make is to attend one of our seminars (the Paul Lozada Master 7 7 you view things mentally and emotionally. $15.00 we charge just barely covers the Mike Bolte 4th 6 6 If you want, to see the beautiful and lunch that is catered and the breakfast that Ralph Kugler 4th 12 3 humorous side of life, you then can focus is served on your arrival). Theodore Tarver 4th 12 3 on the positive factor and that is primarily Our main goal is to make easier the David Oberhoffer 4th 18 3 what you will see. If you want to see the change from having done something 25 to Thomas Wong 4th 12 3 unpleasant side, all you have to do is to 30 years, to enjoying the golden years - Richard Bruce 4th 12 3 focus on the negative aspects. This is true also known as the leisure or happy years. Joseph Boyle. 4th 12 3 all through life but accentuating the positive Look upon retirement as the dessert that James Speros 3rd 12 3 is immeasurably more important as you ap- follows the main course of your working Matthew Krimsky- 3rd 13 3 proach retirement. To be negative can be life. By attending our retirement seminars, James Lewis 3rd. 12 3 disastrous. Some people look at retirement you will be informed as to the various types Robin Matthews 3rd 12 3 as the low point of their lives with no hap- of retirement programs, attitudes towards Neal Griffin 2nd 6 6 piness or excitement and soon find that retirement and also the pros and cons Sonia Marione 2nd 12 3 their lives have become disenchanted and governing the various types of retirement Michael Phelan 2nd 12 5 may wish that they hadn't even retired.. programs will be discussed. Further info Stephen Collins 2nd 15 3 They expect so little from retirement that, regarding our next seminar will be covered Robert Gin 2nd 12 3 when it does roll around, that is exactly in future editions of the POA Notebook. Martin Lalor 2nd 12 4 what they get. In the meantime, if you have any questions Kenneth Sugrue 2nd 12 3 Retirement may mean leaving work regarding same or if we can be of any Jeffrey Smith 1st 12 3 behind, but it doesn't mean leaving reality - 'assistance to anyone, please contact us at Sonia Mariona 1st 12 3 behind. One should look at it as an oppor- the POA building 510 7th St., SF, CA George Nazzal 1st 12 5 tunity to replace a well oriented lifestyle 94103 or by calling us at (415) 861-5060 Alan Duncan 1st 12. 4 with a new and equally exciting one. and asking for Mike Sugrue or myself. Any Ann Cornea 1st 6 6 Although your retirement may be five communications between us will be held Mary Tennenbaum 1st 12 3 years away, it is not too early to start your in the strictest of confidence. Carmelo Dangelo 1st 12 3 preparation. Experts agree the more ad- Make plans now to attend our next William Palmer 1st 82 3. vance planning you do, the better off you seminar which will be held later this year. Robert Harris 1st 47 3 will be in having a happy retirement life. The information you receive will be most The transition (no matter how well we informative and beneficial and a giant step plan) will not always smooth. It will towards enjoying your retirement.

Parkside Grooming Yes, I Am Your Remembering Brother & Supplies by Bruce F. Marovich by Lou Calabro Some of you have heard about the Memories Kennedy-Hawkins 1990 CivilRights Act. We hear voices late into the night, is it of APPTS. 665-2924 But, don't be fooled. This Bill isn't for the those who have gone from our sight? Pic- 8:30 TO 5:00 Civil Rights of all Brothers and Sisters but tures are conjured into our heads, hoping c TUE. - SAT. it is* for "preferential treatment" to select to somehow call up our dead. Sorrow is felt identified groups. It is designed to deprive through the night, as we doggedly try to white men of their Civil Rights. regain our sight. To hearts we turn recall- ALL BREED GROOMING 1989 was a good year for the Civil ing feelings of yore and with wondrous OWNER Rights of white men. The memories our SIGHT IS RETURNED MALINDA 2239 TARA4/AL STREET Supreme Court rendered two major deci- ONCE MORE. SAN FRANCISCO, CA sions that enhance the Civil Rights of white between 32ND & 33RD AVES men. These cases are the Martin v Wilks and the Ward Cove Cse. The Kennedy- Isiah Hawkins Bills are designed to extinguish The standards of what a man should be, the benefits of those two cases. he Was a friend to us, both you and me. The Affirmative Action concept is a An example he set on how an officer reasonable and worthy method of dealing should be, yes he was a friend to both you with past grievances, real or imagined, and me. He did a job that had to be done, when it is used as intended. Affirmative Ac- and made it seem like fun. When you rub tion means that employment opportunities shoulders with one of the best you can't are made known and available to all peo- but help stand-out from the rest. This loss ple, regardless of race or gender. But that very real we have to bear knowing that his isn't how it is viewed by everyone. smiles just won't be there. Like a psalm Read what the dissent has to say in the we'll call his hame into the night but no Martin v. Willcs case. They are Justeice longer will he be able to join the fight. (See YES, Page 14) Isiah! Isiah! Isiah!

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Now all too soon we can an- Political Warfare ticipate that birth control, not being one of It's In the priorities, will fail and she will become by Gary Delagnes, Co. A should be noted that Hsieh's support, pregnant. Again, without the proper sup- would never have been possible in the prior Your port system she will likely deliver a child When Mike Keys assumed office as P.O.A. Administration, as he had been who has not been subjected to the protec- President of the P.O.A. the main criticism "Black Listed." Court tions of pre-natal care. When this child is of Mike, and those who ran with him, was Finally, let me address the John Van D€ by Bill Fazio, born, if the baby survives, it will join the that they would not be willing to play Kamp vs. fiasco. For the Assistant District growing number of children know as "crack" babies. The child, born addicted politics. Many felt that Mike and his sup- past 15 years we have been told Willie Attorney porters would have neither the sophistica- Brown walks on water. That he is always undergoing withdrawal symptoms, will tion or savvy to partake in the political wars there when we need him. I was always most likely be developmentally and at city hall. Many of us, I for one, were skeptical of this advice, but it takes a big We Can't Do It All physically impaired. When the child, when viewed as being too rigid in our thoughts man to admit when he's wrong. I don't recently attended a dinner sponsored the multitudes of such children, reach and beliefs, and it was felt that we would agree with all of Willie Brown's political I by the National Black Prosecutors school age we will not be ready to deal with not be flexible politically when P.O.A. philosophies, but he does support us on Association. them. issues stood in the balance. It has been, economic issues. He helped introduce our The featured speaker was Mr. Sterling Unfortunately, the problem is not one of and always will be our philosophy that "interest arbitration" measure and stood Johnson, Special Narcotics Prosecutor for future dimensions. It is with us today. We are reaping our inability to recognize the playing politics is appropriate when: tough after getting pressure from Agnos' the City of New York. Mr. Johnson has (1) We do not compromise the morals "go-for", Claude Everhardt, to back out of over 30 years in the field of law enforce- problems of the mid to late 80s. The pro- and principles that the majority of it. ment, first as a police officer then as a pro- blem has not, and will not, go away. All our members abide by. Everhardt, as fate would have it, is a Van secutor. He now leads the Special Nar- we can do is to recognize it and work (2) We do not step over the line of play- De Kamp backer. cotics Unit for the entire city of New York, together towards seeking solutions. The purpose of this article, as, I believe, ing politics to becoming politicians, Now, to me, common sense would including all its boroughs. He is a sought This, of course, was at the heart of the prevail and you would "dance with the one after speaker and advisor and has lectured the purpose of Mr. Sterling Johnson's last P.O.A. election. We believed, and still who brung ya." Willie Brown asked us to and taught on an international basis. speech, is to recognize the limitations of law enforcment in dealing with a problem believe, that Bob Barry, Paul Chignell, etc. support Feinstein, and the membership The tenor of his speech was that law en- had crossed over the dangerous line of was asked to consider that when voting. forcement cannot adequately deal with the which transcends many different fields. Those of us in law enforcement, dedicated politics, and had forgotten where they (More about that later.) crack cocaine problem. The problem fac- to the swift, just application of our laws, came form, and who they represented. So what happens ... Paul Chignell and ing this country is a social-economic- A prime example would be the P.O.A. Bob Barry go on a crusade to supercede political-education problem affecting all of Will continue in our efforts to deal with this endorsement of Art Agnos. Bob Barry and Willie Brown and ask the membership to us, requiring all of our support, working cancer of drugs. We must however realize that often by the time we enter the situa- Paul Chignell were involved in a bitter endorse John Van De Kamp. We are told together and changing attitudes toward tion the problem facing us is one we may dispute over who we should endorse for Van De Kamp is good on "labor issues." making our society less drug dependent. mayor. Bob lined up behind John Molinari, Sorry, but the last candidate I heard that Mr. Johnson eloquently' conveyed the deal with, but cannot solve alone. A con- while Paul pushed hard for Art Agnos. We about was named Agnos, so I'm not buy- certed multi-dimensional attack utilizing problem, its genesis and growth. social, cultural, economic, political and were told that "labor issues" were at the ing that one anymore. A young woman-child faced by the crux of the argument. I personally believe So why would we be asked to undermine educational experts must be developed. despair of another dreary day leading in- Only then can we begin to work towards that "labor issues" had nothing to do with our long time friend Willie Brown? Why escapably to a dead-end "future" soon is it, but that future political promises made would a Sergeant of Police, named Bob attracted to the availability of "crack" co- a solution. to Bob and Paul were the real issues. Barry, stuff every mail box, at every sta- caine so endemic in our urban areas. She I should be thankful for the dispute tion, with Anti-Feinstein Literature? Why soon finds that the high experienced when because it woke me from an 11 year would he care so much about who we en- the vapors of crack hit her lungs and are SPECTRUM slumber and motivated me to become in- dorse for Governor? Do you think it has transported by the arterial system to the exotic birds volved in P.O.A. politics. I felt that Art anything to do with political promises? cortex of her brain provide a much-sought • we ship nationwide Agnos, an ex-social worker and extreme Naw! Do you think it has anything to do after escape from the drudgery of her dai- • bulk feed and full line pet supplies • liberal, was never going to be pro-cop and With the fact that Van Dc Kamp is good (415) 922-7113 ly life. Her situation is made easier by our • 2011 fillmore St., san francisco 94115 • would never empathize with the cop's buddies with Art Agnos? Naw. Do you tolerance of substance abuse and the perspective out on the streets. It didn't take think maybe it has anything to do with the paucity of programs, education and social a Rhodes Scholar to see that he was go- P.O.A. promising Van De Kamp our en- systems relevant to her life. All too soon ing to take a city already drowning in over- dorsement 2 years ago, before the she is hooked. Soon discovering that she liberalization and make it worse. Sad to membership had a chance to vote) Naw. can maintain her habit by selling herself, Art de Chine say, I was right. The ironic part of this The new P.O.A. has only one political rather than stealing, she settles into a life scenario was that Bob Barry was a dou- agenda, the membership. of drug-abuse paid out of proceeds from ble loser. He let himself be duped into Art On a final note, I would like to address Agnos and probably lost his job as a result those who complain they have not been polled by their rep's on political of it; meanwhile, Paul Chinell and Reno MODERN NAILS WILSON SUN - Rapagnani, the two driving forces behind endorsement. Professional Nail care this disaster, both came out smelling like Mike Keys has reiterated time and again Sculpt-ed NalIsTips • Nail Wrapping roses. I guess in Bob's case you live by the to the Station Reps that they are to poll • Micoceicres • Nail Designs sword, and you die by the sword. their members. There are certain Rep's • l'cdici,res • China Silks JEWELRY 121 O'Farrell Street, B7 who refuse to do what they are told and ANTIQUES San Francisco, CA 94102 Mike Keys' first political test was trying Mon Sat 9:30 am. - 7:00 p.m., Sun 11:00 - 6:00 p.m. FINE ARTS Phone: (415) 982-0390 to hammer out an M.O.U. which had re- continually do what they want, not what 604 Divisadero (At Hayes) S.F.CA 94117 • (415) 885-1272 mained in limbo for 15 years. Under the their members want. If you are not polled leadership of Al Trigueiro we were able to on a political issue your gripe is with your reach an agreement on a new M.O.U. in rep, not Mike Keys. Every year we have a Plant One On Me "Board of Reps" election, and that's where six months. It is not a great contract by any • • means, but it's a step in the right direction. you can lodge your complaint. Plant Care Gardening Sales If we were such a powerful "labor organiza- tion," as we've been told we are, why did we go 15 years without a contract? The second hurdle to confront the new P.O.A. Administration was Proposition FINE - DAVE FREMLAND "K", which could have had a devastating ITALIAN effect on our department. Many people V_u_ FOODS were waiting for us to fall on our collective PROSPECT 54877 W (415) 621-1533 faces. Paul Chignell recommended we U 144 TAYLOR STREET 31 Collingwood H (415) 626-9740 spend $50,000 - to fight Prop "K", before COCKTAILS - SAN FRANCISCO, CA disappearing into the sunset, never to be heard from again. Once again under the leadership of Al Trigueiro, Mike Keys, and - uufl-U u Steve Johnson we were able to defeat Prop "K" ... spending little more than $20,000. We are now on the verge of going after the most important ballot measure in our history. "Interest Arbitration" could open doors for us that we never thought possi- ble. The new P.O.A., who many thought TELEVISION wouldn't play politics, has lined up support I from Willie Brown and John Burton, as STEREO well as Supervisors Nelder, Hsieh, Gon- MICROWAVE OVENS zalez, Britt, and Maher. In addition it

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Call to Order Secretary's Report this committee will be expected back to the sing, insurance and scheduling problems, Pledge of Allegiance M/Drago, 2nd Ramlan to approved the full Board at the General Membership that may be anticipated with any such ven- Roll Call: Present: Rosko, Co. A; Secretary's report for the month of April Meeting Scheduled for June 12, 1990. ture as childcare provisions at the POA of- Machi, Co. A; Coogan, Co. C; Fox, Co. 1990. Motion passed unanimously. Legislative Committee (Triguero/Mem- fice. Motion passed unanimously. D; Barsetti, Co. D; Paulsen, Co. E; Secretary Johnson reminded members ber, Benson/Chair): Al Trigueiro reported Members of this committee are -such: Ramlan, Co. G; Java, Co. K; Alves, that in order to obtain the latest updated that the interest arbitration ballot measure Deputy Chief Reed/Chair, Lori Brophy, Hdqts.; Friedlander, Hdqts.; Fagan, Inves.; POA information, they should utilize the is proceeding along the time lines as an- Nicole Greely, Patti Barsetti, Mike Keys, Sullivan, Inves.; Donovan, TAC; Drago, computer format QBUL/ORG: ticipated for the November 1990 Ballot Steve Johnson and Rea Puccinelli (civilian SOB TF: Johnson, Sec.; Trigueiro, Treas.; Treasurer's Report and that both he and his committee would in legal office). Chignell, VP; Keys, Pre. M/Ramlan, 2nd Barsetti that the be issuing more bulletins as to their needs Police Services (Delagnës/Chair): During Excused: Maloney, Co. B; Goldberg, Co. Treasurer's Report for the month of May in order to pursue this issue and to keep National Police Week the POA arranged E; Gardner, Co. F; Conway, Co. I; Flippin, 1990 be approved. Motion passed the membership abreast of all current to have Chief and Depart- Muni; Cole, Ret. unanimously. updates. ment Historian Bob Fitzer scheduled to ap- President's Report Treasurer Trigueiro also requested ap- New Business pear on KNBR talk show and there was President Keys reported that the recent proval from the Board of Directors to pur- The Family Policy Task Force (Roberta a ceremony honoring deceased member Long Beach raise (approximately 1 %)- will chase 20 plaques from a local vendor, as Actenberg/Chair): Roberta Actenberg ad- Commander Isiah Nelson held on Monday, take effect on the June/90 pay period and well as inscribed SFPOA pens. The pla- dressed the Board of Directors as far as May 14, 1990 in the lobby of the Hall of that a retro check will be received by ques are to be presented to officers the efforts that her particular Task Force Justice where hisname was incribed on the members within the next two to three recognized by the POA and the pens to be is making to improve the benefits now wall honoring all officers who have died in - weeks reflecting this 'raise. sold at the POA office. M/Barsetti, 2nd received by City employees and the respec- the line of duty. - President Keys also reported that he has Johnson to purchase 20 plaques and ap- tive members of their families. Ms. Lt. Bill Miller, Ingleside Station, was received many complaints regarding the proximately 20 pens. Motion passed Actenberg presented the Board of Direc- honored as the SFPOA Officer of the new Communication/Dispatch procedure unanimously. tors with an executive summary of what Month for the professional and personable placing all district stations on one ad- Committee Reports her Task Force has found in regards to manner in which he- distinguished his 30 ministrative channel. After much discus- Memorandum of Understanding Com- family and domestic partner concerns in year career with our department. sion before the Board, there was a motion mittee (Trigueiro/Chair): Chairman the City and she also presented the Board Financial Requests considered: Trigueiro reported that he will be meeting with the timetable for the implementation Issue: Request for campaign contribution M/Barsetti, 2nd Java - That in spirit of with his MOU Committee on Friday, May of Family Policy Task Force recommenda- for Senator Milton Marks. cooperation with the department ad- 18, 1990 in order to discuss whether or not tions, both of which will be published in the Cost: $250.00 ministration, the POA will do everthing to to extend the present MOU that has been next Notebook (June 1990). M/Fagan, 2nd Java. Motion approved assist to make sure that communication approved by the Board of Supervisors and Childcare Task Force (Deputy Chief unanimously to fund the request. (i.e. PlC radio frequency) problems are the Mayor or to attempt to renegotiate cer- Frank Reed): Deputy Chief Frank Reed of Issue: Oceanview/Merced Heights/In- resolved, however, barring successful com- tain issues involved. the Investigations Bureau along with Lori gleside Neighbors in Action will be having pletion of this measure, the POA will be Federal Litigation Committee Brophy were present to brief the Board of a fundraiser on August 3, 1990 recogniz- forced to take other means to resolve the (Sullivan/Member, Willett/Chair): Roy Directors on their attempts to provide ing the Ashtonn Avenue 100 who suc- issue. This motion passed unanimously. Sullivan reported that the scores of the: childcare facilities for members of our cessfully eliminated a crack house from President Keys also reported that the sergeants and inspectors examinations association who are attending court dur- their neighborhood. Also present that even- raise anticipated as of July 1, 1990 will be would be mailed to the individual can- ing the day. A suggestion was made by ing at the dinner will be Mr. Claude 3.5%. This is a result of all of the agen- didates this week and following that, there both Deputy Chief Reed and Lori Brophy Eberhart, Deputy Mayor to Mayor Agnos. cies in our pay formula having settled multi- would be a review period, protest period that possibly the POA Building could be M/Trigueiro, 2nd Java to purchase one year contracts. Because of a variance of and, barring subsequent litigation, appoint- utilized as a childcare facility with ap- ticket for $100.00 for representation by the 2% in two particular jurisdictions, the total ments could be made. Lou Calabro ad- propriate logistics addressed. SFPOA at this -function. raise expected for 1990 (Barring a cost of dressed the Board of Directors regarding M/Johnson, 2nd Drago that a position Motion passes unanimously. living adjustment by the Board of Super- the Kennedy/Hawkins bill presently before paper be prepared and a Childcare Task Issue: The SFPOA had the opportunity visors) will be 4.3%. Congress that is related to affirmative ac- Force be formed to report back to the to send representatives, along with the, Vice President's Report tion and employment practices. Lou re- Board of Directors at the General Member- family of deceased Offier John Blessing: Vice President Chignell reported that the quested the Board of Directors talcea posi- ship Meeting on June 12, 1990 address- to the Police Memorial Services in Executive Board (President, Vice Presi- tion in regards to this particular bill, ing the liability factors, cost factors, licen- Sacramento during National Police Week dent, Secretary and Treasurer) recently met however President Keys preferred that this (the week of May 13, 1990). with the law firm of Davis, Reno and Court- matter be referred to a committee for Cost: While the officers attending paid ney and reviewed the possibilities of pro- review and brought back to the full Board their own way, 'the POA granted a ceeding with arbitration in various for consideration. The committee will con- $200.00 consideration to help finance the grievance matters. Furtherinformtion will sist of Lou Calabro, Jim Drago, Steve family of officer John Blessing's be forthcoming. Johnson and Paul Chignell. A report from attendance. M/Paulsen, 2nd/Rosko for $200.00 for the Blessing Memorial in Sacramento. Mo- tion passed unanimously. Issue: OFJ Installation Dinner of New LAW OP.FICES Officers. BARTXO, WELSH, Cost: $35.00 per ticket TA Ri A NT & M11.TF'1 MlBarseffi, 2nd/Donovan that the Board A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION of Directors approved the purchase of four - tickets at $35.00 per ticket for the OFJ Of- 900 FRONT STREET, SUITE 300 ficer Installation dinner. Motion passed SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111 unanimously. (415) 956-1900 Meeting adjourned at 1930 hours.

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here is a proposal coming before, the by Al Trigueiro, Treasurer This is normal procedure as the Mayor's T POA Board in June to start a limited staff is ordered to authorize all deducations day care center in the POA meeting room. The campaign for Collective Bargaining before Payroll/Personnel Services Division It would be for those unexpectedly called with binding Interest Arbitration is picking may begin the process. By our calculations, into court. Space would be limited to only up steam as it progresses towards several the deductions were to begin with the May a few children. Laura Brophy is in- key dates in the not-too-distant future. 22nd paycheck, but it didn't happen. After vestigating the many issues for the June Tuesday, July 24th, is the final day for four or five phone calls to the ERD office meeting. the petition drive, but the campaign com- failed to find the responsible party, a per- I think that thiswould be a good first mittee is hopeful that the bulk of the sonal appearance at their office received a step towards a full time quality child care signatures will be collected before the week more productive response. The . ERD per- facility. One of the functions of the POA of June 18. son in charge indicated on Monday, may is to provide services for its members. During that week, a meeting will be 28th that the assessment deduction was Child care is a problem for almost everyone scheduled with the private company already authorized; and the delay was who has kids. The old days when families selected to collect the lion's share of merely caused by a low priority status. could live only on the salary of a police of- signatures to review their current contract. After further investigation, it was determin- ficer are over. Most parents have partners If our members can collect in excess of ed that approval for the deductions was on- who either have a job or would like to 10,000 signatures by that week, we will ly given after the first of our phone calls work. Many parents work shifts they don't have met and surpassed our collective goal were made! like in order to assure that their kids are which will undoubtedly limit the amount to Unfortunately, due to the delay of the cared for. Many times officers are late or be paid to the private petition gatherers. If assessment deduction which leaves our SP because of the problem. For single each member could obtain the signatures Campaign coffers bare and to a plea by an parents, the problem is exacerbated. I have of just seven San Francisco registered extremely helpful and cooperative he Sergeant's Exam results are out. voters on the 81/2 by 14 Interest Arbitra- Payroll/Personnel Services Division to Clops, seems that PD! (the test consul- heard of single parents having to live with T unfavorable custody arrangements because tion Petitions that are currently being cir- shorten the deduction periods, the assess- tant) didn't add everything right so hold the of their working hours. culated throughout all units, the campaign ment initially scheduled to be deducted results. Well, I guess that PD! is now will be well on its way to a successful vote. from your paychecks over ten pay periods assured of handling all our future The City should be providing facilities for child care for its workers. The nurses got (Petitions may be picked up at the POA will be taken out over four pay periods promotionals.... or, if that's impossible, a simple request by beginning with the checks to be received Question: What is the SFPD's Career it in their contract. At the May Board meeting Roberta Achtenburg presented the phone to the POA office staff will suffice) on June 19th. This will mean that instead Advancement Policy? If there is one, we'll The ibters are very supportive of the of $10 per pay period for 10 pay periods be happy to print it next month. Anyone? findings of a City task force on families. Child care for City employees was among police officers and our measure, once ex- there will be a $25 deduction over four pay these. It would, of course, cost money. We plained. So please circulate a petition and periods. should not wait for the City to spend upon its completion, return immediately via I apologize for any inconvenience that money to provide services for us. As we Department Mail to the POA office. One this change may cause, but please try to Births: know, it may never happen. The POA extremely important note in a seemingly understand the political and economic John and Joy Geraty welcomed their could take the lead and show the City how endless of roadblocks to overcome adversity that this campaign faces first born on March 29. Liz Kelly Rene it's done. was the information from the Registrar of Should this cause undue financial hard- weighed in at 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 22 in- I think that the POA should have Voters, Germaine Wong, that our new 81/2 ship, please contact me through the POA ches long. 24-hour a day licensed day care center. by 14 petitions needed further changes! In office staff The Madden's Justin and Ann saw their That could be a priority when we remodel place of the ZIP, please advise the The Annual Audit is still being prepared second daughter arrive on April 25. Erin our buildings. Before we spend the money, signers of the petition to indicate the but will be ready for publication by the Ju- Eileen tired all out with a 4:25 a.m. arrival many issues need to be investigated: legal DATE of their signing. (Example: Zip ly issue. ,and tipped the scale at 7 lbs. 6 oz. liability, organization-cooperative or private 6/3/90) Walter and Linda Cuddy presented their contract, number of kids, and physical The Campaign is progressing well, but 25 month old daughter Jennifer with a needs of the facility. it has had its share of difficulties along the brother on April 28 John Steven 9 lbs 2 First, does anyone want or need day way. On April 27, a letter requesting a GET THOSE PETITIONS oz., 21 inches long will have a lot of atten- care? If you do contact your POA represen- payroll deducation for the approved assess- SIGNED AND RETURNED tion from big sister. tative, Mike Keys, or Laura Brophy. Now ment was sent to the Employee Relations AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Pierre and Ellen Martinez welcomed their is the time to make your feelings known. Division of the Mayor's office. second child on May 7th. Arron If enough people care, the question will Christopher weighed in at 6 lbs. 14 oz. and merely be how and when. was 201/2 inches long. Almost 3 year old sister Megan is thrilled with the arrival and looking forward to helping Morn and Dad Light Duty Is A Hopeless Job take care of Arron. All are doing fine: Congrats and Best by Dan Boden paired health. I believe its important to a mismatch has been made. The second Wishes for the future. place a higher premium on optimum health, reward that comes from most jobs is loyal- Some people learn to handle tension to recognize that mild symptoms can ty, friendship and support form company. created by dead-end jobs and thereby sur- foreshadow more serious problems. If you 4) A hopeless job is one in which you * stay on a job that impairs your health, you are not taken seriously. One personal af- vive. Sometimes both personal and Department Strength Prediction run the real risk of losing both your job and front has such devastating power that we Following predictions of department organizational strategies fail. Work stress goes on and on, using up valuable adapta- your health. By leaving one, you may save must single it out as a separate indicator strength were made when our strength was tion energy and you can't seem to escape the other. of a hopeless job. If you are treated in a 1896. 3)A hopeless job has insufficient roughshod, cavalier manner, if people smile Department strength predictions - the job burnout. You keep hoping things will change, but almost daily you fight the rewards. Whether you realize it or not, condescindingly but ignore your contribu- closest to number on May 31st of most people work for more than salary and tion, you cant escape the pain and rejec- 1988/89/90, wins dinner for two, courtesy feeling that you're working in a hopeless job. I keep saying, "What's wrong with me fringe benefits. If the tasks you do bring tion. It can shatter your self-confidence and of the editor of The Notebook. that I can't manage this job?" Light-duty satisfaction, and your workload is sense of self-growth long before serious 19881989 1990 jobs will cause stress no matter how effec- reasonable, you probably look forward to burnout symptoms appear. If you feel Capt. Mike Hebel, Co. F 1870 1820 1790 tively you manage work stress. most days at work. However, if your work caught in a pattern at work in which others who are important to you refuse to take Sgt. Mike McNeill, Co. D 1800 1710 1620 1) A hopeless job has a destructive in- provides little intrinsic payoff, if you dont Lt. Jack Ballentine, Co. G 1845' 1795 1700 fluence on your personal life. When these believe in what you're doing, it could mean you seriously, its probably time to get out. Sgt. Larry Barsetti, Co. D 1810 1750' 1700 problems constantly spill over into home Lt. Al Casciato, Co. D 1850 1750' 1650 life and recreation, when they prevent you Lt Greg Corrales, Hospital Police 1850 1800 1900 from ever enjoying non-work activities, con- Lt. Fred Gamer, Police Records 1851 1801 1850 sider another job. Lt. Bob Berry, Academy 1900 1860 1800 2) A hopeless job, seriously impairs your WADE A. FRANCOIS Capt. Jim Arnold, Golden Gate Div. 1860 1835 1795 health. Chronic weekly headaches, Attorney at Law Sgt. Layne Amiot, Co. D 1890 1850 1805 backaches, stress - it's time to consider As of May 31, 1990, department is 1771 another job. A serious health problem is thus the winner of dinner for two is Capt. one that presists despite your attempts to Michael Hebel of Co. D. Past winners: cope with the problem at work. It will only 1988 - Jack Ballentine, actual 1840; disappear when you remove yourself from 870 Market Street 1989 - Larry Barsetti & Al Casciato, ac- the cause: work stress. Each person has a San Francisco, Calif. 94102 (415) 433-6747 tual count 1763. unique tolerance for different degrees of im-

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ATTENTION: 1971 (or before) members of the Agnos/Chignell Bureau of Inspectors of the San Francisco Police Department; retired or still active. Nightmare Continues by Dennis Tomason, Co. D venient) memory, for it was Speaker Brown A reunion/dinner dance is being planned for the night of who asked, and received, this union's en- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, 1990. Paul Chignell wrote a lengthy diatribe dorsement of another candidate two years criticising our endorsement of Dianne ago - Mr. Art Agnos. Paul Chignell was It will be held at Feinstein for governor, in which he called very pleased to deliver then but is quick to THE APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA HALL, this move "one of the worst mistakes that deride us as "errand boys and girls for FREMONT AND HARRISON STREETS, THE CITY. the POA has ever made." Apart from Willie Brown's personal agenda" now. disagreeing with that statement, I would Chignell goes on to say in his article that There will be no speeches. Chief Barca will not be allowed within ten feet say the worst mistake this POA ever made Van De Kamp has been "responsive" to the of a microphone (if he can be restrained) and Father Heaney will not be allowed was allowing the board of directors of 1988 needs of this POA for the last eight (8) to sing Danny Boy. We are looking forward to a great evening of renewing* to ramrod us into endorsing Art Agnos for years. As a member of this department and old friendships and enjoying the dinner/dance. mayor. Our second biggest mistake was union for the last eight (8) years, I have THE OPEN BAR WILL COMMENCE SERVING AT 6:30 p.m. not making a clean sweep of that POA somehow missed the many things Mr. Van DINNER AT 7:30 p.m. board when we ousted the lot over that De Kamp has done for us. Perhaps Mr. very endorsement. Mr Chignell's memory Chignell could be more specific. SEATING IS LIMITED. Those interested should send a check to ne is astoundingly short when convenience The article goes on point by point to of the below named as soon as possible. dictates. One of President Keys' major elec- outline all the things Ms. Feinstein allegedly Make checks payable to: The Apostleship of the Sea. tion issues was the changing of the en- did to harm us, but the last two items are dorsement process to reflect the will of the of peculiar interest. First he declares Feins- Send to: One of the below named. membership of this organization. It was ex- tein's claim to have increased the number Deadline for Reservations: September 10. actly this process that brought our endorse- of officers in the department to be ment of Feinstein and exactly this process creditable only to the consent decree, not * FREE PARKING * OPEN BAR * that ires Mr. Chignell. So accustomed to her own initiative. It should be point out being able to do his own will with impuni- that the consent decree is still in effect and * DINNER AND DANCING * ty, Chignell is unable to accept that times if that were all that was needed to increase have changed and the backroom dealings personnel levels in this department we * $30.00 PER PERSON * so much a part of his style are out of style wouldn't be hundreds of officers short as Lt. John Bruener Sol Weiner Ray White in this new POA. we now are, for the current mayor would 850 Bryant St. Rrn 454 SFPD Credit Union 3331 Kirkham Paul Chignell' attacks Ms. Feinstein's be similarly bound. The fact is that Feins- San Francisco 2250 Irving St. San Francisco record on labor issues then goes back to tein placed a high priority on all emergen- 94103 94122 94122 rub elbows with his good friend Art. I can- cy services, especially the Police Depart- not think of any mayor of this city in re- ment, a priority later labeled a "sacred cow" cent decades with a worse record on police by Mayor Agnos. Secondly, he mentions labor issues than Mr. Agnos. Ms. Feins- our wage freeze as a result ofFeinstein's Please reserve ______ticket(s) for me for the Bureau of Inspectors tein"s worst encounters with the POA pale "deficit-ridden budget." We're all tired of Mr. Reunion Dinner/Dance on September 22, 1990. 1 have enclosed my check for by comparison with the current mayor's Chignell's assumption that we are too daily relations. foolish to know better. We all know there Chignell goes on to criticize Mr. Willie made out to Apostleship the Sea. never was a deficit. Deficits are not per- of Brown. Rightly calling him "a friend to the missible by state law in California and San POA on our labor issues" but damning him Francisco is no exception. This was all just Signed for requesting our endorsement of Feins- a smokeand-mirror donkey show put on tein. Again Mr. Chignell is showing a by Agnos (and now Chignell) for the benefit Note: Do not send checks to the Apostleship. BRING (OR SEND) CHECKS TO remarkably short (or shall we just say con- of the uninformed. ONE OF THE ABOVE NAMED.' This will allow us to have an accurate count. The bottom line is that by the time you * read this article the Democratic primary for governor will be over and the voters of the (415) 776-2954 j 2127 Polk St. state will have chosen their candidate (one Open Daily Broadway & Vallejo New Star Light of those novel functions of democracy ap- COCKTAIL fl San Francisco, Lunch & Dinner / parently foreign to Mr. Chignell). 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Are You Prepared? A Primer For The Next Quake by Matt Krimsky, Co. C you need to know, or who may have something you need, chances are 9 out of Fm quite sure we all remember the Loma 10 they'll bend over backwards to help you. Prieta Quake of October 17, 1989. Equal- For example, that video I mentioned in ly sure, I'm betting most of you remember number 10 is free for rental. All you have the string of temblors that rolled through to do is check it.out through the register. the Bay Area on April 18, 1990, almost Ilk Likewise, many sporting good and military 6 months to the day after the big one hit. surplus catalogs are free, and often have My memories of it are extraordinarily vivid: pretty good prices on supplies you may the fear induced by the 4.9 quake of 4/18 want to keep well stocked. JUST ASK. caused my wife to go into labor. Perhaps You just might find yourself (if you make the only good thing to come out of the se- an effort to protect yourself and your family cond quake in April was that it saved my now) asking "How did I get along with out wife and me from having to go through this stuff before?" another induced labor. Several of our own members became Another thing that seems to show that displaced and without property and/or some good did in fact come about was that possessions after 10/17/89. I'd be willing it jarred a lot of people into thinking about to bet they'll be the first ones to hop on this the next major earthquake. bandwagon. How about the rest of us, too? I find it particularly remarkable that as little as three weeks after the October Disaster Supply Checklist quake, people were beginning to forget the event, and to bury the fear it cause by Sustenance simply adopting a "It can't happen again" Essential hand tools and fire extinguisher. *FOOD: At least five days supply of attitude. freeze dried or dehydrated and canned and prepackaged foods only, as they have an believes in disaster preparation. What I'd workers who live near-by. You may find almost indefinite shelf life. Military surplus like to do is to point out some very simple that they're as just concerned about a ma- and sporting goods stores carry MRE's, things that each of us can do to insure at jor disaster as you are. And they may wish and other packaged foods - that are a least a small peace of mind, and get ready to devise a "meeting point" to join up at definite Improvement over the old C and for the next earthquake or other major after the next big one. A source of food, K rats. catastrophe. water, clothing, etc.,.can also be arrived at. * WATER: At least five gallons for each It's realy simple. 8)TALK to firefighters who are friends. member of your house. These can be either Some of the things you can do, starting Make one if you don't have any. (Fm an ex- 5, 21/2 or 1 gallon jugs, sealed and kept right now, are: pert on this, right?) Firefighters are taught away from bright sunlight. Remember to 1) NEVER let your personal auto get things you and I can only guess at. They're rotate them every six months to prevent below a half tank of gasoline. That extra a great source of information on home them from going stagnant. Date them with half tank could mean the difference safety and disaster preparedness. a marking pen. Also keep a bottle of bleach between a speedy evacuation and ability 9) LEARN CPR and FIRST AID. If handy to help in cleaning water for to make a destination and a real problem. you've been sleeping through Joe Gerusa consumption. 2) ALWAYS have an out-of-state con- and Ben Dorcy's classes in A.O., now's the COOKING UTENSILS, POTS, tact. Long distance telephone service is time to wake up and pay attention. They'll PANS, etc., preferably made of aluminum. almost always restored before local service. offer you simple, and possibly life-saving They're easily cleaned and impossible to Having a relative in another state who can techniques you can use for your family damage. monitor whereabouts of you and your fami- when the chips are really down. * PAPER PLATES, BQWLS, CUPS, ly,-when you're cut off from them, can be 10)START seeking knowledge. This in- AND FORKS, SPOONS, etc. You won't a real burden off your mind. cludes obtaining, viewing, and memorizing have the luxury of wasting water on A five gallon water bottle. For convenience, 3) ALWAYS have the right equipment written and video material that can show washing dishes. Dispose of the plastic stuff they're unbeatable. for the right job. For example, after a ma- you know to survive. For example, there's in plastic bags. jor disaster, checking for a gas leak with a video tape available at BLOCKBUSTER PAPER TOWELS, HANDI WIPES, First, let me say that rm not a half-baked a lit flare (because you don't have a VIDEO (sorry for the plug, but I know NEWSPAPER, LARGE GARBAGE survivalist type, or a psychologist who can flashlight) can be deadly. they've got it for sure) in the community BAGS, etc. Newspaper and plastic gar- aid people in overcoming their deepest 4) ALWAYS have extra batteries for services section, presented by the Los bage bags make excellent protection from qualms induced by such a horrible tragedy. every battery operated device you own. Angeles Fire Department. It shows you ex- the environment, in an emergency. Just ask I am, however, someone who 5) DISCUSS the possibility of quakes actly what you need to know and have on any homeless type. backpacks, who enjoys the outdoors, and and other disasters with your family. Have hand. The guy who puts it on is an L.A. *A PROPANE OR HEXAMINE a plan of action made and follow it, to the fireman, and he knows his onions. STOVE, WITH EXTRA FUEL. Remem- letter, every time. 11) STOCK up on food, water, and ber, do all the cooking outside, if there's 6)MAKE a check list of what you'll need other necessary items you'll need to last at a possibility that gas lines are ruptured. on hand, and make sure you've got least 5 days following any major disaster. * SPECIAL NEEDS: If you or members everything on the list, at hand, in good Figure it'll take at least that long before of your family need any special medica- John Devereux 291 Geary Street, Suite 402 working order. 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June, 1990 Notebook Page 13 sellers for Christmas last year? One of my to keep extra clothes, personal toilet ar- most vivid memories of the October Quake ticles, shoes, socks, and towels with the was standing in the middle of the street on rest of the supplies. my block with a bunch of my neighbors, I've saved th best for last: at least 150 A UIjJJ watching the first live spots of the Cypress rounds of FACTORY AMMUNITION for and Bay Bridge collapses on three of them. each weapon you own. Reloads are fine for Also, CYALUME light sticks are real ef- practice, but don't trust a misfire when your Ri gp and kids love them. They may be life is on the line. costly, but the 12 hour types, in various I've touched only the basics in this arti- ni colors, are good lighting sources as well as cle, and I'm far from being an expert on the pacifiers for frightened children. subject. Additional information can be ob- - ' SLEEPING BAGS, WOOL BLAN- tained from: • The California Office of - KETS (wool keeps 90% of its heat reten- Emergency Services • The American Na- tion ability, even when wet), AIR MAT- tional Red Cross • The United States Of- TRESSES, etc., depending on how badly fice of Civil Defense and many other agen- you want to "rough it". cies. Or, do what I did: Go to a County Fair * FIRST AID KIT: A well stocked first aid in either San Mateo or Santa Clara. They're kit is mandatory. Ask any paramedic for both great, for you and the family. Just a list of what you should include in them. work a day or two EWW to cover what Or, drop me a line at Co. C., and I'll send you're going to spend there! you a list from D.O.T. *BATTERIES: Have at least 3 extra bat- £_ _L L. ±:: : • •...... jor icii VdLLff operiu uevie you .: Example of the amount of survival gear that can be packed into your old surplus web own. Save yourself the trouble of looking . gear. A back pack works just as well (one of the small ones, that is.) for an open 7-11 after the big one hits next . . üme, and buy them at Price Club or Costco ...... or some damn place that sells them in bulk crow bar, etc., are essential. . unuseable in the event of a gas leak. It packages. . . . At least one should be pointed out that one of the best The best place to keep all this stuff, by portable battery operated AM/FM radio. investments you can make is a D/C charger the way, is, ideally, a small aluminum Keep the dial set to KNBR or KGO, ready for your streamlight, to use in your car. If storage shed out in the yard, so that if (God to receive the latest radio information, there's a power failure, you won't get any forbid) your house collapses, you'll have all .. . *LIGHTING: Battery operated flash- juice to charge it up later... and they'll die the survival supplies together and ready to lights, one for each member of the family. fast under heavy use. go: dry, serviceable, and in working order. Various types of battery operated lighting. Remember, keep the battery operated type *OPTIONAL: A Sony Watchman TV. If you don't have a yard, find a similar Note the 5-in-1 radio/flashlight can come only, as propane lanterns may be Do you know they were one of the biggest suitable place on your property. Remember in real handy.

suspect as one who had escaped from cases filed by Lynn Griffin alleging assault, SERGEANT.- - - M ERITORIOUSthea Utah prison and began a crime spree battery and sexual assault in San Francisco DAVID ROCCAFORTE which included victims from San Mateo to on July 12 and 27, 1989, the Bureau of POLICE OFFICERS CONDUCT Washington, D.C. and many other U.S. Investigations was assigned the most sen- cities. The suspect is responsible for the sitive case of the decade. Inspectors Jeff WILLIAM BUSH AWARD thefts of approximately 1 million dollars Lindberg and Tom Walsh of the General MICHAEL HUDDLESTON since his escape from prison in 1987. Works Detail, were assigned and respond- & VINCENT VAGO 41.. L,Laue L cujuve UIIILCt, LL(1 1I1 III ed immediately into action. Shortly into the LIEUTENANT JAMES LONG unison, possessed the knowledge, foresight investigation, Inspectors Lindberg and For services rendered between INSPECTORS and investigative prowess required to cap- Walsh noted discrepancies between reali- December 11, 1988 and April 12, 1989, JAMES DEASY ture a suspect no other city had been able ty and statements from the victim. This on the successful conclusion of an outstan- to identify or apprehend, they are granted combined with an acute level of in- ding investigation leading to the arrest of STEPHEN GUDELJ two individuals who were responsible for GARY JIMENEZ, Meritorious Conduct Awards. vestigative intuition and they made the following determinations: 1. In all probabili- the theft of five (5) Volkswagen Jetta and ERIC OLSEN & ty allegations made by the victim were GTI vehicles in San Francisco. These of- HARVEY ROCKWELL INSPECTORS fabricated, injuries were self inflicted and ficers, working as a team, all contributed POLICE OFFICERS SAM HAMILTON & criminal acts alleged in the reports were to the success of a case involving two OLAV HINDAHL false. 2. The victim was now a local hero defendants who had specialized in the SUSAN MANHEIMER & thefts of Volkeswagen Jetta and GTI PAMELA WERNES For services rendered on August 22, and the focus of a cause celeb within large and active San Francisco Communities vehicles, and who had taken the 1989, the successful conclusion of a felony preliminary steps to perform a VIN switch. For services rendered on Thursday, investigation carried out with diligence and and 3. A major fallout and community backlash against the Police Department As a result of their observations and in- August 3, 1989, when the Fencing Section painstaking research resulting in the ap- vestigation, they were able to link the of the Department was contacted by Mr. prehension of a burglary suspect. Informa- would, in all probability, result if their fin- dings were not properly communicated and defendants to vehicles which had been Fritz Scholten, a San Francisco Jeweler tion was received by Inspector Hindahl of recovered parked and unattended and who stated that he had advertised a a possible burglar operating out of a home their conclusions totally supported. The in- spectors explored every possible avenue to which would have not been linked to them $14,000.00 Rolex watch for sale and an cleaning service known as "Clean Team". under any other circumstances. Because interested buyer might be setting him up confirm the victim's allegations while The suspect was suspected of selling the this arrest was made possible by painstak- for a theft. After obtaining all of the facts, stolen goods at various pawn and second simultaneously collecting all necessary sup- portive evidence to disprove each and ing research, where the officers correctly the Fencing Section began planning to hand dealers. With this information Inspec- weighed and evaluated all of the clues at this thief who had been operating every dimension of the alleged incident. tor Hindahi contacted the cleaning service their disposal, they are hereby granted across the country. The sale was to take After examining all dimensions of the and obtained the names of the employees. Meritorious Conduct Awards. place at the Davies Medical Center and the The names of the employees were then allegations and obtaining sufficient suspect buyer represented himself as Dr. checked against thousands of pawn slips. evidence the allegations were disproved. Williams. On the day of the sale, Officer Inspector Hamilton of the Burglary Section Because this investigative work required a Manheimer was established as Mr. was brought into the case to begin re- commitment of time and energy beyond Scholten's secretary and accompanied him searching old cases to locate victims and that normally manifested in traditional in- Filters & Equalizers during the transaction. Inspector Gudelj to identify possible stolen property. The In- vestigations and the result of this in- for Communications and Inspector Rockwell dressed as doctors, spectors acting together located thirty-four vestigative work and community interac- Design & Manufacture and Officer Wemes dressed as a hospital (34) pawn tickets containing the name of tion was a major credit to the Investigations janitor. Lieutenant Long, Inspectors Deasy, the suspect and a description of stolen Bureau of the San Francisco Police Depart- Jimenez and Olsen dressed as hospital pa- items. Thousands of dollars worth of ment, Inspectors Jeffrey Lindberg and MLX ELECTRONICS tients and took up positions in the hospital stolen property were recovered from five Thomas Walsh are granted Meritorious MAC L. WONG as cover and arresting officers: The different stores and five separate burglaries Conduct Awards. President suspect, posing as Dr. Williams, met with were cleared. Because the investeigative Mr. Scholten, and before making the pur- expertiese utilized by these outstanding NOTE: Inspectors William Kidd and chase, continued to change his location, at Angela Martin received Police Commission 1961 Ocean Ave. Tel (415) 586-0940 veteran Inspectors resulted in the suc- San Francisco 94127 Fox (415) 586-6217 all times being kept under surveillance of cessful conclusion and arrest of the Commendations for their efforts in this covering officers. Once the sale was made suspect, they are granted Meritorious Con- incident. the suspect was arrested for burglary, duct Awards. grand theft and possession of stolen pro- perty. Further investigation revealed the INSPECTORS location of the suspect's hotel where addi- JEFFREY LINDBERG & tional stolen property and his girlfriend was POTRERO found. 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Page 14 Notebook June, 1990 We had plenty of candy to distribute thanks to Mrs. Susanna Jones of See's YES Deputy Mayors (Continued From Page 6) Candies and Mr. Ron Gaggero of B.G. & Must Go S. Warehousing, Ltd. but, by far, the big- Stevens, Brennan, Marshall and gest hit was the Easter Bears we handed Blackmun. "31. It is inevitable that non- out to hundreds of children, compliments minority employees or applicants will be Next fiscal year our city is facing as much of a donation made by Discovery Toys to less well off under an affirmative action as a $50 million budget shortfall. The the S.F. Firefighters Toy Program. plan than without it, no matter what form mayor is proposing cuts in police and fire We had more than just bears for adop- it takes. For example, even when an overtime, the hiring of more meter minders tion. We had Officer Dolly Cassaza who employer simply agrees to recruit minority to raise cash - through what is among the entertained hundreds of children with a job applicants more actively, white ap- worst of regressive taxes, the infamous puppet "weasel" and we had Officer Steve plicants suffer the "nebulous" harm of fac- parking ticket - and the mayor wants to Ortiz who left polaroid photos with the ing increased competition and the diminish- keep taxing. parents of the children who were cuddling ed likelihood of eventually being hired. See The mayor proposes to continue taxing up to our Easter Bunny (Officer Jennifer Schwarschild, Public Law by Private small and large businesses alike up to $200 Forrester). And we had dolls, pencils with Bargain: Title VII Consent Decrees and the each for the privilege of doing business in rabbit erasers, a floppy furry duck, a white Fairness of Negotiated Institutional a city where businesses have been fleeing and brown spotted rabbit and a kangaroo Reform, 1984 Duke L J 887, 909-910" for years, while getting rid of the profitable Easter Bears? with an occupied pouch. This harmful way of thinking injures extra .1 percent tax that the largest busi- The last three (3) items, the duck, rab- white men when the concept is applied to nesses paid. by Steve Johnson, POA Secretary bit and kangaroo were the most important. Like Work/Like Pay appointments, ap- We have a better idea. The gangling duck was our gift to a pointments to exempt positions, job We think the mayor should try leading On Wednesday, April 11, 1990, I ac- young child at U.C. Hospital who held the ,assignments etc. by example. companied several other San Francisco soft fur so tight, you just knew the two I believe that Senator Kennedy and We, as citizens of San Francisco, under- Police Officers (Lt. Sylvia Harper, Officer would remain inseparable. Representative Hawkins subscribe to that stand that the earthquake and the drought Howard Bergmark, Officer Dolly Gassaza, The spotted rabbit was given to a 2-year method of thinking. The Kennedy-Hawkins have cut into the city's revenue sources, Officer Jennifer Forrester, and Officer old girl at St. Luke's Hospital, the very first Bills will deprive white men of some of their and we also know that expenses continue Steve Ortiz) and San Francisco Firefighters stuffed animal she had ever received. Civil Rights. to rise. (Paul Vega, Larry Conrad, Victor Wyrsch, And the kangaroo temporarily eased the What you can do is write the President We understand the need to cut some ser- and Lorrie Kalos-Cruz) on an Easter Visit anxiety of a small patient, also at U.C. and ask him to VETO Bills S2104 and vices and possibly even to continue some to the following hospitals: Hospital, who was having trouble dealing H4000, the 1990 Civil Rights Act. It of the "temporary" taxes for another year. San Francisco General, with another painful, though necessary, doesn't have to be a long letter. A post card But we don't think the mayor should start St. Luke's, medical procedure. will do. I ask all of my Brothers and Sisters cutting and taxing at the bottom, hurting Kaiser Our Easter Hospital Visits mean a lot to in the Police Association to write the Presi- people who already have been hurt the the children we encounter but even more dent. Regardless of your race, national most. to the officers who participate. We're go- origin or gender please write the President We think the mayor should start at the ing to do this again next year, and if you're and ask him to VETO the Bills. Thanks. top. interested in a ride-along, let me know. It's time for Mayor Art Agnos to take CORRECTION some of the major General Fund Budget SUGAR BOWL BAKERY cuts he's been talking about for so long. It's Fresh Donuts, Croissants, What is it? In the May 1990 article "Yes, I time for Mayor Agnos to cut his deputy am your Brother" Con Murphy mayor system to the bone. Muffins, Danish & Chinese Pastry Cops in Sunnyvale are baffled by what Wholesale & Retail • Daily Delivery was indicated as having written Next year Mayor Agnos' seven deputy was definitely a crime but they can't figure rebuttals to the Article" Ain't I 3640 Balboa St., S.F., CA 94121 mayors will be costing us about $ 99,000 out what kind of crime it was. your Brother. That was an . each. That's almost $700,000. That will (415) 752.7970 Six short, squatty men, dressed in black The officer who wrote the article 5999 Mission St., go a long way towards paying for police, and wearing ski masks, burst into the of- was Officer Con Johnson. The firefighters or social workers. Daly City, CA 94015 fices of Micronix Computer, Inc. Waving writer apologizes for any in- (415) 333-1167 For the moment, we don't even want to semiautomatic pistols, they took 12 em- convenience to Con Murphy. argue the faults or merits of the deputy ployees hostage fired two shots into a Lou Calabro mayor system. We do want to argue in door, looked confused, held a brief muff- favor of basic fairness. led conversation with each other, then fled PHONE (415) 647-8945 Editor's Note: The opinions We don't think it's fair that the citizens. empty-handed. Police investigators couldn't stated in this article are those of the of San Francisco must bear all the suffer- figure out a motive for the visit. The busi- ing of our hard times, while one of the ness had no expensive high-tech stock, no author and do not necessarily Lsi reflect those of SFPOA or the San highest paid mayor's offices in the nation 2 money, and was not involved in any sensi- Francisco Police Department. gets away unscathed. SILKSCREEN PRINTING tive government contracts. Perhaps, as We don't think its fair that the city's fire T. SHIRTS sometimes happens to cops, they just got and police departmentns must be scruti- WHOLESALE & RETAIL the wrong address. Ann nized and cut back on their services while ESP & PSYCHIC READINGS the mayor's office is completely shielded from questions put forth by an independent JOSE VILCHEZ 2565.3RD ST. Support Our Palm • Tarot • Horoscope SUITE NO. 304 auditor. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 For Appointment Call (415) 221-9443 We think it's time that Mayor Agnos Advertisers stopped saying 'Do as I say, but not as I do." 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June, 1990 Notebook Page 15 Uganda Stupid Crooks

by John Ehrlich power while he NRA controls things on the months, but no one seems too upset. I In A Tie national level. walked an hour and a half to a beautiful Stupidest-Crook-Of-The-Month honors Uganda is located to the east of . The roads were. terrible. There were ar- nearby lake. I hired a guy with a may have to be split between candidates It is landlocked, though it shares Lake Vic- my roadblocks every hour or so. Everyone canoe for the afternoon for 666Ush. It was in Portsmouth, N.H., and Gainsville, Fla. In toria with Kenya ad . It has 25% would have to get off the buses while IDs a beautiful ride around the lake. He spoke Portsmouth, a suspect in a series of arable land which has traditionally provid- and luggage were checked. As. fighting was English and we talked as we paddled. The vending-machine burglaries dutifully show- ed food surpluses. Uganda is mostly fiat going on the stops seemed justified. The hills around the lake are terraced. We ed up at his arraignment, and when the with an average elevation of about 3000 infrastructure is in ruins. It was startling to shared some home made beer at the end. judge set bail, offered to pay it in cash— feet. The Ruwenzori Mountains along the see a 14 year old soldier carrying an That night was Thanksgiving so I went from bags of change in the back of his western border have peaks which are per- automatic weapon. to the nicest hotel in town for dinner. It was truck. manently snow capped. People would have starved during the on a hill above town. It is a tourist hotel In Florida, a businesslike burglar waited Uganda ruled itself until it was conquered unrest except that the land is fertile where but hasn't been repaired so some of the only minutes after his victim left for work by the British around the turn of the cen- food is locally grown. They are in need of rooms have broken windows. I had can- before breaking in and stacking up tury. Explorers and missionaries first arriv- capital to rebuild. If Iwere to invest in a dle light dinner of soup, beef, potatoes, valuables, including an electric clock, which ed in mid-19th century. The British ruled country it would be Uganda because they bananas, beer and coffee for 800Ush. stopped, marking the time of theft. After mainly through the traditional tribes. The have already hit bottom. I next took an all day ride to Kisoro in piling up and wrapping the first load of loot, Baganda tribe dominated the civil service As there was a lot of rain I only stayed the southeast corner of the country. It was our rocket scientist spotted the Nintendo and the economy. The Acholi and Lango a week. The official rate of exchange was a beautiful ride through the Ruwenzori game. Four hours later locked into a mara- tribes joined the military. The British 130Ush (Uganda shillings) to the dollar Mountains. The one lane dirt road twisted thon game of "Skate Or Die," he was still established one of the best educational, while people were offering up to 460 to the over one hill after another. We had a two there when the victim - armed - arrived systems in Africa led by the University in dollar on the black market. There were hour delay while a road crew under the home for lunch. Kampala. Uganda never had an influx of strict currency controls and my money was direction of Chinese foremen put a culvert European settlers. counted when I left to make sure it con- under the road. The hills were terraced with Conviction by Independence came in 1962. Milton cided with what was on my currency form. crops growing. Obote, a Lango, shared power with the Kampaia, the capital, looked very much Kisoro was pretty with a nearby volcano. colander? Baganda chief. Eventually Obete seized like a city that has been through the wars. The rain stopped my exploration. The power with the help of his army Chief of With the exception of the remodeled $100 owner of my hotel gave me an hour ride A judge in Rastor County, Pennsylvania Staff, Id! Amin. Oboe nationalized some a night Sheraton the buildings are all run in the back of his pick up truck to the was not amused by the actions of some foreign assets. When Obote traveled to down. Many are battle scarred. Kampala Rwandan border. As there is no public police officers who pretended that a Xerox Singapore in 1971, Amin took power in a sits on several hills and the views are quitre transit to the border he Saved me a long copying machine was a lie detector when coup d'etat. nice. There is very little in the way of con- walk. interviewing a suspect. Amin's first targets were Lango and sumer goods to buy. They had hardly any Next Month:-Zanzibar The rather novel case came to light Acholi tribesmen, then he went after post cards. Their postage stamps were recently when it was reported that the of- anyone who might pose a threat. An fantastic. ficers had put a metal colander on a estimated 300,000 Ugandans were killed I stayed in the YMCA for 400Ush a suspect's head and attached the colander during his eight year rule. In 1972, the night. That was for a place on the floor in to the photocopier with wires. Inside the 70,000 Indians living in Uganda were given a room with five other travellers. Luckily photocopier was a typewritten message 90 days to leave. Their 1 billion in assets I brought a mat and a mosquito net. Even with the words: "He's lying." Apparently were seized by Amin. Amin also took the so the mosquitos were so noisy that they each time the interviewing officers receiv- last $500 million in British assets. The kept me awake. ed answers which they did not like they economy fell apart. I caught a 7am bus to Fort Portal 200 pushed the copy button. Out came the After Amin converted to Islam, Qhadafi miles away on the western edge of the "he's lying" message. The suspect, convinc- helped bail out the economy and re- country. We made good time on the dirt ed the machine was genuine, confessed. equipped the army with modem weapons. road until we arrived at muddy section. We Things continued to deteriorate. Amin in- waited two hours for a truck to get out of vaded Tanzania and met with success un- a mudhole only to have another truck get SFPD T's and TANK TOPS American Western til Tanzania created an army to fight back. stuck there for three more hours. When it In the first real battle the Ugandan force was our turn we got through with no pro- SOLO BOOTS, VIBRON SOLE Financial, Inc. collapsed. In 1979 Tanzania took over and blem. When we arrived at Fort Portal it was SPECIAL $210.00, POLICE DEPT. Oakland Main Office: installed a new leader. 2:30 am and raining. 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Page 16 Notebook June, 1990 WIDOWS & 5th Annual Computer Camp To Be Held ORPHANS In Santa Cruz Mountains (Continued From Page .2) DAILY Il-S CLOSED WED. - SUNDAY 15 ship; the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 High tech heads for the hills as the fifth Millions of young ladies and gentlemen annual All-Scout Computer Camp gets agree that Scouting is an adventure! P.M. in memory of the above departed B ROY'S ANTIQUES Brothers. under way this August at the Cutter Scout Camp will be held August 25 to 31, CLOCKS - LAMPS - CHINA - FURNITURE Fraternally, Reservation in the beautiful Santa Cruz 1990. Scheduled activities: transportation, WE BUY OLD THINGS Bob McKee, Secretary Mountains. youth orientation and camp set-up on If any one has address for Lori Kamler Beginning through advanced students Saturday, educational and recreational pro- ROY FURSTENAU 2145 TARAVAL STREET will receive individual and small-group in- grams Sunday through Thursday, depar- PHONE 564-6994 SAN FRANCISCO IS. CAL. or Willie E. Johnson, please contact Bob McKee 587-4570. struction with access to seventy five com- ture and completion ceremony on Friday. puters and thousands of applications and There is a $150.00 per person charge tutorials. The camp also features a large with space for 100 campers on a first- Victorian swimming pool, canoeing and fishing lake, come, first-serve basis. Fees cover Mcuior archery range, volleyball field, craft shop, transportation, meals, learning materials, campfire arena and miles of redwood hik- stipened to supervisors, and a special com- Residential Care 1444 McAllister Street ing trails. Located near Big Basin, the Cut- puter camp award patch. A limited number San Francisco, Caiitornia 941 IS of internships and low-income discounts (418) 921-7850 ter Reservation is a private natural preserve owned and managed by the San Mateo are offered to early registrants. Group rates Council of the Boy Scouts of America. are also available. Family orientation This unique overnight camp provides a meetings will be held one week prior to AL GRAF quality, supervised experience suiteable for camp in San Francisco and the East Bay. boys and girls between eight and eighteen For additional information and applica- San Francisco BAIL BONDS years of age. Previous Scouting experience tions, contact Ron Chism at 415-775-1122 Psychological Association is not required, however, participants must or write to Troop 180 of the Boy Scouts Official Chapter of the California THE BONDSMAN WITH A HEAR be registered prior to arrival at camp. of America, 1801 Vicente, San Francisco, Psychological Association Membership status will be facilitated for CA 94116. CALL those families requesting assistance. - Free Information & AL0RLEN 621- Referral Services GRAF 681-3063 MILLIE DUCKSON Economy Vacuum Repairs Psychotherapy, Counseling 859 BRYANT ST. SALES & SERVICE and Psychological Testing 930 for Adults, Adolescents, Children, SAN FRANCISCO 94103 Alabama • Full & Prompt Service Families and Couples San Francisco • Free Estimates DALY CITY: 991-4091 CA 94110 Multilingual • Confidential • Genuine Parts REDWOOD CITY: 382353 415 • Rebuild Like New 6418088 • Exchange Program • Emergency Service (:i 11115H AN PE,( X)( :K 0 Custom Built Machines P H 0 T 0 0 5 A PH Y LUIS MOLESTINA 319 Faxon Ave (415) 337-1040 San Francisco 94112

National Law Enforcement Institute, Inc. P.O. Box 1435, Santa Rosa, California 95402 (707) 545-3355 . GANG SEMINAR . June 28 & 29, 1990 SAN FRANCISCO $9I 8Nj.0 go JOANNE MCEACHERN GLEN PARK - CONDO ALTERNATIVE Great Location on this One Bedroom Tl Charmer - Excellent Location Associate Broker A crack team of the most distinguished gang Investigators ever assembled will present a totally revised and expanded program $215,000 unsurpassed in law enforcement training. The course will offer up-to-date, practical tips on handling the gang issues of most current Residential Specialist concern, including: Try 10% Down! • Officer Survival • Asian Gangs • Crips & Bloods • Using Graftttt • Enforcement Tactics • Live Gang Banger 19 Years Experience • High Risk Stops • Profiles • Drug Smugglers • Informants • Proactive Programs • Prison/Street Ties . High Risk Entries • Drug Trucks • Crips In Prison • Street Gangs • Prison Gangs • Gang Prosecutions The instructors will show how 10 safely and successfully handle gang related contacts and investigations, including tips on gang tactics, recognition of gang members, recognition of contraband, gang weapons, gang expansion and informant development. A continually I, revised presentation on Officer Survival Techniques (plain clothes and uniform) will deal with all types of gang contacts, including everything from roadside stops to drug house raids. Additional presentations will deal with the resurgence of Asian Gang Violence; the expansion of Crips & Bloods, both on the street and in prison; the practical use of Graffiti to solve cases; Profiles of rapidly • Long . standing association with •Sl s's expanding Tractor Trailer Truck Smugglers: and an update on Prison Gangs. A special presentation by a hard-core gang prosecutor will bring you up to date on the latest Gang Law, and will show you how to avoid the hidden pitfalls of Gang Prosecutions. the San Francisco Police REALTORS A Live Gang Member will also be available to candidly answer any questions put to him by the audience. This is not a theoretical or historical course, but one designed to provide Immediately useful operational information for any officer (plain clothes, uniform, Department. undercover, custodial, probation or parole) concerned with their success and safety when handling gang related cases. This IS 8 • Past President of The Police thoroughly revised and expanded course with a great deal of new information, and with a fresh faculty and point of view. Officers' Wives Association LAW ENFORCEMENT IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED AND RECORDINGS WILL BE PROHIBITED. TUITION: $125 per person if names are received by 5 P.M., Friday, June 1, 1990 (includes new Gang • Native San Franciscan 41 West Portal Avenue Manual). Persons registering after June 1 must pay the regular tuition of $140. Registrations may be made by either telephone or mail. To qualify for the special $125 tuition, telephone registrations must be received San Francisco, CA 94127 by S P.M., June 1, and written registrations must be postmarked no later than June 1, 1990. Visa and Ok. 661-6200, lIme. 751-3062 . MasterCard accepted. If your new fiscal year Is about to begin, we will not bill you until after that date if you so request. We will also gladly adjust other billing procedures to accommodate the needs of individual departments. Requests toy refunds will be honored up to 5 P.M., Wednesday, June 20, 1990, after which cancellations . will be subject to a $10 service charge. No refunds will be allowed for cancellations received after5 P.M., Monday, June 25, 1990. COURSE CREDIT: California POST. Meets training point criteria-no reimbursement Utah POST. 15 hours Nevada POST. 15 hours Idaho POST. 15 hours ALEOAC By agency request (routinely approved) Oregon B.P.S.T. 15 hours Each participant will receive two Certificates lone Certificate for course credit and personnel records, and another Certificate suitable for framing). Best Wishes to the S.F. Police LOCATION: San Frascisco Airport Hilton Hotel, San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, California 94128, (415) 589 .0770. The Hilton is conveniently located just off US 101 in a beautiful and tranquil From: setting at the entrance to the San Francisco International Airport. Ample free parking. Tremendous Law Enforcement Rate: $66 single OR DOUBLE occupancy (two persons, two beds for the price of one). Long and hard negotiations with this luxurious hotel resulted in the same low rate as last year, a rate less than that of San Francisco roadside motels. You must tell the hotel that you are part of a 'group sponsored by the National Law Enforcement Institute. Otherwise, you may be told that the hotel is full. Contact us immediately if you need any assistance with room reservations. Room block released to the public two weeks prior to the seminar. Water & Sewer Lines SIGN-IN / TIMES: Sign-in and receive course materials on Thursday, June 28, from 7 A.M. to9A.M. Class will begin promptly at 9A.M. on Thursday, and conclude at 5 P.M. on Friday. Installed & Repaired REGISTRATION & INQUIRIES: National Law Enforcement Institute, Inc. P.O. Box 1435 Santa Rosa, California 95402 (707) 545.3355 (8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time) FACULTY- Jim Capra, D.E.A., Los Angeles; Hourie Taylor2 Gang Unit, Compton P.D.; Ignactius Chinn, Asian Gang Detail, Oakland PD.; Tom Harris, Juvenile Operations Bureau, L.A. Co. Sheriff's Dept.; Corey McKay, Investigations Div., Folsom Prison; Loren Naiman, Los Angeles Co. District Attorney's Office; and a Live Gang member. D'ARCY & HARTY CONSTRUCTION, INC. COURSE REGISTRATION JUNE 28 & 29, 1990 SAN FRANCISCO Make checks payable: National Law Enforcement Institute, Inc. KA General Engineering Contractors Mail to: P.O. Box 1435, Santa Rosa, California 95402 NAME . AGENCY______(As It should appear on your certificate) 425 Monterey Blvd John (Desi) Harty STREET STATE______ZIP______San Francisco, CA 94127. NOTE: Check, purchase order number, credit card number or agency delayed billing request should accompany registration. VISA #______Ex. Date ______MasterCard ______Es. Date (415) 586-4000 Bonded & Insured Office Phone ( ) Signature N.LE.L is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing excellence in law enforcement. June, 1990 Notebook Page 17 deposit for an unfurnished unit. (You may A stable tenant will want at least a one- So I You Wanna Be a Landlord? not, however, collect any non-refundable year lease. This will protect them from ren- fees.) tal increases during that time to ensure that by Elizabeth Rohrs may be able to sell one property and re- You may also collect the last month's the messy and costly business of moving Broker, Property Manager tain the other. rent in advance. Therefore, in California, won't disturb their lives for awhile. If a te- Given the above cautions, preparing your you may request up to three times the mon- nant wants a month-to-month tenancy, It seemed like a wonderful idea at the home or condo for prospective tenants is thly rental for move in. Requiring this "up that tells you they consider your unit a tem- time. Why sell your old home, now that a matter of common sense. Try to imagine front" money will eliminate a number of porary stop. If you do consider giving a you're moving? Why not keep it as a ren- yourself seeing the property for the first marginal tenants. month-to-month agreement, thinking that tal? Find a nice family who will love it as time. Does the home welcome you? Is it But remember, landlord-tenant laws and you will be able to increase the rent in six you have, and pay your rent each month, sparkling clean and well lit? Do the ap- regulations governing deposits and simlar months. or so, think again of the costs of to boot. Your CPA will be pleased with the pliances work? And while creative matters vary by state and municipality. preparing the unit for a new tenant (sham- tax write-off, and you'll be able to refer to decorating may be your forte, please Check with your local authorities as to pooing carpets, touch-up painting) plus "our rental property." restrict wallpaper to the kitchen and bath. what you can or can not do legally. advertising costs, your time, etc. An extra Here you are a year later. That "lovely The other living areas of the home As you receive applications, run a credit $25 or so a month in rent ($150 in six family" was four months behind in the rent should be painted a standard neutral col- check. This may be the single most impor- months) may easily be eaten up in turn- when they disappeared, leaving your house or (Navajo White is excellent). Losing even tant key to rental success. You will find a over costs. a disaster that will cost $3,000 to repair. one tenant because his or her green couch wealth of information on those individuals Not even the best lease form will include Where did you go wrong? clashes with the robin's egg blue walls is to whom you are considering entrusting all the clauses you will want for your pro- First of all, while rental property can be costly. Consistency in color selection also your investmnt. If the credit check is ac- tection. Additional information can be easi- an excellent investment, perhaps your eliminates problems when doing touch-up ceptable (local accounts, paid in a timely ly added to the form or to a separate ad- home was not the best choice for that use. painting between tenants. Upgrading fashion, etc.), check prior landlords. dendum attached to the lease and Large homes have the advantage of being lighting fixtures is often a simple and inex- Surprisingly, you may find that the pre- separately signed. Incidentally, be sure to attractive to families. This is all to the good, pensive way to modernize a unit. sent landlord will say anything to get rid have all occupants over the age of 18 sign except that while your children were, of Check the classified ads for similar ren- of his or her tenant, including telling you the lease, and remember that it may be course, angels, other people's children can tals to determine a good rental price. Visit how wonderful they have been. A prior worthwhile to have an attorney review the be destructive monsters. And its unrealistic and compare amenities, if possible. Do this landlord, however, has nothing to lose by proposed lease, if you are a newcomer to to expect a tenant to give your landscap- job thoroughly and you will be assured that giving you the full scoop: he or she is your the business. ing and pool the regular care they require. your rate cheats neither you nor your future best source of information. Some things In any addendum to the lease, be sure Some local pool maintenance companies, tenant. Now place your ad and.be patient. you may wish to ask: (1) how long did the to include a late charge of at least $25 for for example, will not contract for less than Better an empty house than a bad tenant. tenants stay; (2) the number of family delinquent rents. You probably won't have full service on pools in rental property. members at the time; (3) promptness in to collect it more than once, but make no They know that many tenants simply do paying; (4) care of the property and land- exceptions. Indicate that you will require a 11 'Selecting Your Tenant not follow through with the necessary in- scaping; and (5) would he or she rent to cashier's check or money order if more terim care. Most rental management problems can that family again? than one check fails to clear the bank. And, A wiser decision might have been to sell be avoided by careful tenant selection. a clause that requires the tenant to be your old home (deferring the profit because When contacted by an interested renter, Put It In Writing responsible for the first $25 of any repair of the purchase of your new home) and say that you will be taking applications and Once you have selected your tenant, will save a number of nuisance calls for with any excess cash from the sale, buy will select the most qualified. While this will draft a lease setting out in detail the respon- dripping faucets or stopped-up sinks. a new low-maintenance condo (or two), scare potential tenants who hoped for "first sibthties and privileges of both landlord and Remember to reserve the right to inspect Condos are good rentals. The market for come, first served," you will increase your .tenant. A well-drafted lease will establish the property on a regular basis and the right them is not limited to larger families, and chances of selecting the best. the proper business relationship between to show it to prospective tenants during the the exterior maintenance is part of your Don't be embarrassed to ask for a hefty you and your tenant. Basic lease forms final 30 days of the lease. "homeowners" package. Also, two smaller security deposit. Under California State with standard wording are available at sta- With proper tenant selection (and some properties can give you greater flexibility, law, for example, you are allowed to hold tionery stores and are a good basis for any luck) you will find that rental management In the event you need to raise cash, you up to one month's rent as a damage added wording you require. can be rewarding. Personal Physician Designation

Officers who wish to be seen by their personal physicians for occupational injuries irig an occupational injury. Letter #2 refers to an injury which has already been suffered should file one of these form letters with the City's Compensation Division Claims (you may see your doctor after 30 days), Contact the POA office for more information. Supervisor. Letter #1 (when on file) allows you to see your doctor immediately follow------1 I LETTER YOUR NAME: LETTER . YOUR NAME: I #2 : YOUR ADDRESS: I YOUR ADDRESS: I

CITY & STATE: CITY & STATE:

DATE: ______DATE:

Mr. Carl Morgan, Mr. Joseph Unamun I Mr. Carl Morgan, Mr. Joseph Unamun I I Police Claims Supervisor, Compensation Division I Police Claims Supervisor, Compensation Division I 1155 Market Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 1 1155 Market Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 I

RE: PERSONAL PHYSICIAN DESIGNATION I RE: DESIGNATION OF TREATING PHYSICIAN Dear Mr. Morgan & Mr. Unamun: Dear Mr. Morgan & Mr. Unamun: In accordance with Labor Code Section 4600, I hereby in writing notify you that On ______I sustained an occupational injury in the MY personal physician is: performance of my duties as a San Francisco police officer. In immediately reported I Dr.'s Name: ______this injury to the Police Department on the prescribed forms. The injury affected I I i my Dr.'s Address: (Parts of Body Involved) Dr.'s Phone # , Pursuant to Labor Code Section 4600, I now designate the following doctor as my I treating physician: I Dr. ______has previously directed my medical treatment and -retains my medical records including my medical history. I Dr.'s Name:

This notification is sent to you so that Dr. ______can treat Dr.'s Address: I me for any occupational injury which I might sustain in the performance of my duties I as a San Francisco police officer. Dr.'s Phone # - I will of course notify immediately the Police Department of any job related injuries that I might sustain. Please send all relevant reports, x-rays and test results to him/her.

'Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Very truly yours, Very truly yours,

Signature Signature cc: Michael S. Hebel cc: Michael S. Hebel Welfare Office, SFPOA Welfare Office, SFPOA Personnel Sergeant Dr. Personnel Sergeant Dr. Personnel Division (Treating Physician) Personnel Division (Treating Physician) I 1st DAY Rev. 3/90 Rev. 3/901 Page 18 Notebook June, 1990

From Vera's Desk Emperor Norton I poor soul's illusions? Where else could It was 20 years ago; on April 22,'1970 Emperor of the United States bankers and merchants have received his that millions of Americans turned their at- The Difference And Protector of Mexico. visits, cashed his checks and submitted to tention to the firt Earth Day. From that I got up early one morning his small assessments? Where else, in great day of recognition has come forth the and rushed right into the day; From September 17,1859 to January 8, God's Green Earth, could he have taken creation of the Environmental Protection I had so much to accomplish his pick of the restaurants, ransacked the Agency and the passage of the Clean Air that I didn't have time to pray. 1880, an Emperor flourished in San Fran- cisco. Joshua Abraham Norton is the most bill of fare, and departed scatheless?" and Clean Water Act. Problems just tumbled about me In the world registrar of cities only in San Some progress has been made during and heavier came each task. documented eccentric and studied charact- er in the . Com- Francisco could Emperor Norton have the last 20 years, but in truth, it has only "Why doesn't God help me?" I wondered. thrived. Samuel Dickson summed it up been a stopgap measure against the over- He answered, "You didn't ask." pletely self-styled, self-appointed, and self- ruled, he was humored and loved by when he wrote "The wisest and shrewdest whelming destruction of the universe. I wanted to see joy and beauty, of madmen, the city knew he was mad, The world's forests are being destroyed but the day toiled on, gray and bleak. thousands of loyal San Francisco subjects. He was an emperor who levied taxes, chuckled when he had printed and issued at the rate of one acre per second. An enor- I wondered why God didn't show me. his own currency and cashed it, worthless mous hole has appeared in the stratospher- He said, "But you didn't seek." issued his own money, had royal entree in- to theatres, ate without charge in as it was, when he presented it. The city ic ozone layer. Species are dying at an un- I tried to come into God's presence; knew he was mad, and yet the city ac- precedented rate. Chemical wastes are I tiied all my keys at the lock. restaurants, drank freely in saloons, rode gratis on street cars, trains and boats. He cepted him as its favorite son." seeping down to poison groundwater; God gently and lovingly chided, Emperor Norton and the city are inter- nuclear waste dumps are proliferating every "My child, you didn't knock." was an Emperor who ruled by proclama- tions, commands, and decrees written by twined. To fete one is to fete the other. day, huge quantities of carbon dioxide, I woke up early this morning, On July 12-15, the city of San Francisco methane and chlorofluorocarbons are en- and paused before entering the day; his own hand and published without cost in the leading newspapers. is honoring this wonderful eccentric by tering the atmosphere to threaten the I had so much to accomplish hosting "Emperor Norton Days". planet with climate change and we are run- that I had to take time to pray. Clad in Imperial garb, afoot or on his royal bicycle, he was treated with respect. ning out of space to dump our garbage. His madness, such as it was, was institu- These dramatic changes are occuring tionalized into the life of the city. Even his Every Day Must Be Earth Day because the human population is exploding AUTHENTIC CHINESE CUISINE two dogs, Bummer and Lazarus, were by Emperor Norton and because we have been willing to toler- CANTONESE STYLED SEA FOOD treated royally; therefore lies the enchant- ate environmental vandalism. It is time we INTIMATE GARDEN ATMOSPHERE ment of Emperor Norton. Why are we so slow in responding to an understand that our survival is completely The Magic of Emperor Norton is said by even greater threat to our survival than a tied to the fate of the earth, and that the Robert Louis Stevenson in "The Wrecker" nuclear war? We have all but ignored the environment has become a matter of na- LICHEE GARDEN thus, "In what other city would a harmless warning signals which are all around us; in tional security and that it directly affects madman who supposed himself Emperor the air we breathe, the water we drink, the the interests of all nations and people. 1416 Powell St., San Francisco of the two Americas have been so fostered ozone layer that protects us from the sun, We need to develop new techniques to Tel: (415) 397-2290 and encouraged? Where else would even the acid rain which is destroying our deal with global warming, stratospheric the people of the street resurrrected the forests. ozone depletion, loss of species, deforesta- DAILY HOURS: 11:30 A.M.-9:30 P.M. tion, ocean pollution, acid rain, air and water pollution and other real threats to our very survival. My Empire of the U.S. should divert funds from Star Wars to solve the vast HISA YO KINJO, problems affecting the earth's environment. R.E., C.P.E. fou"P01^, DOUG GALTEN My leaders have not been quick to res- ELECTROLYSIS 51 PRESIDENT pond to the awesome environmental crisis. L&WErt RES: 588-5254 It is imperative that my empire makes the and PLYWOOD COMPANY, INC. environment a national and global priority by continuing to exert pressure on the 601 TUNNEL AVENUE government for pblicies and funding. Let's SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134 468-5620 all resolve to lobby constantly for the pro- 500 Sutter Street, Suite 322 FAX: (415) 468-4690 tection of the globe and for programs San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 362.7650 which will help clean up my empire.

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PAL's of the Giants Rookie League develop the PAL's Of The Giants Rookie League. This league will have two divisions by Dave Craig, 8-10 and 11-12. The league will be in- Community Services augurated at Oceanview Park to involve "PAL's of the Giants Rookie League" is a youth from the Sunnydale, Head, Ran- baseball concept geared for 12 years of age dolph and Tenderloin Housing projects. and younger, living within the inner city of the Sunnydale, Tenderloin and Ingleside Football Just Around the Corner Housing Development. August 1st, opening of Training Camp, With few variations, regular baseball is fast, approaching, Football sign-ups are rules are followed. The exceptions are: a now occuring, Joe Duncan (Traffic) and does the actual pitching; Kelly Waterfield (Background Investiga- the number of players on a team roster is tions) have the answers: Sign-up your limited to 12; the defensive alignment is youngster today. If you are interested in slightly altered in that a fourth is Coaching Jr. Pee Wee Footbal for youth added and for the the 10 and under level ages 8-10, call PAL at 821-1411. a fifth infielder may be positioned over or near second base. Limiting the playing June 23rd roster to 12 members assures that every At Candlestick Park player gets to play at least 7 of a PAL/49er Football Clinic The Ronald McDonald PAL Mobile Missing Children hosted a national press 9 game. $10.00 Includes Lunch conference luncheon at Splendido's For inner city youth, this extra bit of new 10 A.M. —4 P.M. The 8th billion McDonald's Hamburger Restaurant at Embarcadero Four with the found confidence can very well carry over Sign-Up at PAL 821-1411 was a gold one for PAL: The register rang Chief in attendance. into their school work and everyday life $40,000. The Ronald McDonald PAL At 2 PM, on Friday, May 25th, a very experiences. Mobile will be a "roving block party" for special meaningful event took place on San From a child's standpoint the excitement NCAA Judo Collegiate Champion children ages 6-14 years old, staffed by Francisco's near Fisherman's and fun is being able to hit the ball each Is A PAL!! district station police officers and com- Wharf. and every time they come to bat. Competing for San Francisco City Col- munity volunteers. Upon invitation by In recognition of "Missing Children's Consequently, the Rookie League allows lege and the PAL, Cynthia Ho won two neighborhood community groups, parents, Day", acknowledged across the nation on the batters to hit the ball with much more gold medals in the NCAA Women Judo and Park & Recreation, police officers will that day, Californians for Missing Children frequency, enjoy running the bases and Collegiate Championship at the Universi- bring the PAL Mobile to the requesting unveiled a beautiful sculpture designed by scoring, while giving the fielders more ty of California. Asperants for the gold neighborhood, close off all streets to the one of our state's premier designers, Laurel defensive opportunities. We now have the came from all over the country. Cynthia's area and spend the day with the area's Burch, titled "Children at the End of the positive aspects for kids, HITTING, RUN- positive thinking , who must have youngsters in one or more activity. The Rainbow". In addition to the unveiling, was NING, FIELDING and THROWING, and thought he was coaching San Francisco equipment will be comprised of a pitching the preview of the organization's new song all in a safer atmosphere. Police Department team, gave her a little machine, volleyball, basketball, football, sung by singer and Carole Kel- soccer balls, and assorted table games. Increasing player partiicipation and im- chance, but Cynthia Ho proved she is a ly called, "Hold on Tightly." provement of fundamental playing skills is champion. Joe Mollo says he's preparing The goal of the program is two-fold: to give There were many celebrities, sports per- the "PAL's of the Giants Rookie League" her for the U.S. Judo Nationals. Is the children in our urban neighborhoods the sonalities, government dignitaries and philosophy and primary objective. Olympics in the future? chance to enjoy themselves while learning business leaders. The Mistress of Children under 10 years will benefit from new games and good sportsmanship and Ceremonies was the beautiful Miss Tippi playing in the Rookie League concept. PAL Is A Winner!! to help them learn the old and very true Hedren. Miss California 1990, Cynthia Their hand/eye coordination needs lesson that "the police officer is their friend." Nelson was there. The PAL Cadets finger- developing. Basic fundamentals need to be On April 5th members of the Mayor's This is important because, in . our city, it printed about 400 children. Thanks to taught, digested and, mast of all, their Criminal Justice Council, Supervisor cannot be taken for granted that our child- Cadet Mike Ramos, Lloyd Williams, desire (not their parents) to play must be Hallinan and representatives from the ren will learn these lessons or have these Roberto Alforo, Apolinar Gonzalez, Phil personally developed and encouraged. Police Department met to discuss this opportunities without our direct interven- Yelda, Wilfredo Valle, Robert Awad and The more often a player is afforded an year's distribution of Drug Asset Seizure tion and assistance. The second goal is to Jacqualino Thompson. opportunity ,to hit, the more fielding Funds. Missing from the list was PAL box- distribute drug information to the youth of chances he or she receives; the more time ing and the Oceanview Project. Last the neighborhood. PAL in cooperation spent on learning basic fundamentals, the minute phone calls put both items on the with Telco will be publishing a drug infor- more proficient and confident that in- list. The PAL boxing program was award- mation pamphlet. dividual player becomes. If a youngster is ed $16,800 to continue the program to Ju- "turned off' or "burned out" at an early age, ly 1, 1991. The -program now is active at Californians Missing Children's Day his/her future participation in baseball Ella Hutch Community Center with Ben becomes questionable. Vigil (Northern), Sgt. Jim Leach May 2nd at 11 AM, Californians for (Academy); and Ed Minkel (Northern) at Oceanview and Bernal Heights. PAL/Giants Baseball Clinic The Oceanview Park Project was award- GO GETTERS PIZZA May 15th, before the Giants beat the ed $60,000. Since the conception of the OF SAN FRANCISCO Mets 6-5; Närm Sherry, Mike Sadek, Greg program in October 1988 till March 30, THE BEST IN TOWN 1990, there were only 19 calls to the Police Litton and Wendell Kim conducted a clinic 69 Gough Street at Balboa Park for over 750 Giant Youth. Department compared to 104 for 9 San Francisco, CA 94102 621-1401 The California Egg, Captain Philpott and months prior to the program in 1988. Sgt. D'Amico were all surprise guests. Sgt. D'Amico's son took away the special prize from the Giants, a Giant Team Jacket. 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Page 20 Notebook June, 1990 Mr. Mike Keys, President Mike Keyes, President S. F. Police Officers Association San Francisco Police Officers Get It Right Letters. Association Dear Mike: Mr. Marcelo Rodriguez, Editor On behalf of all the Laguna Honda Dear Pres. Keyes: San Francisco Weekly Thanks Hospital mothers whom you hosted On behalf of everyone involved with yesterday at Bruno's Restaurant, I both Richmond's and Ingleside's Youth would like to express our appreciation, Court program, thank you for your Mr. Rodriguez: S.F. Police Officers Association for providing a very special and per- generous contribution. To no small ex- I'm writing in regards to the article 510 Seventh Street sonal service to each of the ladies. tent, the success of this program has you wrote in the May 9th issue of the San Francisco, California 94103 Thanks to Pete Maloney and Steve been due to the time, energy and S.F. Weekly newspaper title "Sorrows Johnson for their organization efforts, dedication of individual police officers. It of the Orchard." Dear Friends: and a special thanks to Bill Langlois, is especially fitting, therefore, that the I'm disappointed in your article for Thank you for your generous gift of Linda Wittcop and Jennifer Forester POA express support of their commit- various reasons. First, it's a subject that $100.00 to The Lighthouse for the who served as super host and ment by supporting the Youth Court reminds people of a very unfortunate in- Blind and Visually Impaired. Your hostesses. - program. cident which has affected both Dolores thoughtfulness will help us continue our The ladies were extremely pleased A long time ago, I earned that if you Huerta and the officer involved. You services to children and adults who are with the brunch and it continues to be scratched the cynicism that serves as a mention Dolores Huerta being injured; faced with vision loss. a major subject for discussion. psychic shield, invariably you found a so was our officer. Injuries don't always The Lighthouse is supported by gifts Sincerely, person who got into police work have to be physical. Another reason for from individuals and organizations in Leo T. Walsh because s/he saw it as a way of helping disappointment is the misstatements our community who share our goal of Assistant Administrator people. We in the community who you wrote about the incident. greater independence for people who work on Youth Court shamelessly tap In your article you state "without war- are blind. We are grateful to you for into that spirit, and we rarely come up fling the cops began using their clubs to joining us in this important endeavor. empty-handed. At the first session disperse the crowd." Secondly, you go Thank you for your continuing sup- Editor yesterday, I looked around the court- on and say that one of our officers was port and generosity. SFPOA room and saw smiles on every face - "thrusting his club angrily into the Sincerely, and none broader than those of ChIef crowd." Lastly, you complain that you Cheryl Nickerson Dear Editor: Jordan, Cmdr. Brush, Capt. Philpott, feel the officer was guilty of excessive Development Officer I write to thank the officers and Capt. Gleeson, Sgt. Tapia, Sgt. force but the Chief and Mayor ignored membership of the San Francisco Cazahous, and Ofcs. Benson, Duncan, that. Police Officers' Association for the Hogue and Brophy. I realize you are the editor of your SFPOA testimonial and other assistance respec- Youth Court has a way of bringing paper and I understand your bias. You 510 - 7th St. ting Senate Bill 2172, which I authored out the very best in everyone it can slant the article anyway you want SF, CA 94103 last February. With testimony from the touches. It's cut the juvenile recidivism to, but I think you owe it to your Association, the Senate Committee on rate in half. It's helped the young people readers to get your facts straight prior Dear San Francisco Police Officers the Judiciary approved SB 2172 on a who serve on the court to solidify their to writing an article. Your article does Assoc: 7-0 vote on April 24, 1990 and I am own positive values and express their not reflect what really happened except On behalf of L.C.A. Junior Auxiliary, reasonably certain that, as a result, the caring for their peers in a meaningful that Dolores Huerta was injured. thank you for your very generous dona- State Senate will approve the bill next way, and it's built bridges between - Sincerely, tion of $100 as a benefactor for our month. disparate segments of the community. San Francisco Police 1990 May Gala. I introduced SB 2172 after the tragic Your contribution will go a long way in Officers' Association It is through your kind concern that death of Officer John Blessing, killed as helping to solidify the program, so that Michael A. Keys we are able to support the much need- a result of a criminal resisting arrest. it will survive and thrive in the future. President ed programs to assist abused and SB 2172 will amend Section 148 of the Again, our most sincere thanks. neglected children in our city. Penal Code to permit a finding of com- Best wishes, Sincerely, mission of a felony in the event of a Marcia S. DeHart Cheap Shot Margaret M. Roger death of grievous bodily injury arising from the resistance to an arrest. The P.S. Our next session will be on May Association's support is both material 17th at City College. We hope as many Tom Flippin, Editor and indispensable to the enactment of of you as possible will be able to at- SFPOA Notebook the measure. tend, to see just what you've bought in- Sincerely yours, to. Just ask any of the officers named Dear Editor: Quentin L. Kopp above and they'll tell you - you won't Edmund Pecinovsky's belittling of PHOTOGRAPHIC MMAI.ABS, INC. State Senator be disappointed! Mike Keys for his attire at the funeral (I-San Francisco, San Mateo) of Isiah Nelson was not only a cheap shot, but a very unfair and cruel evalua- Editor tion at a most inappropriate time. Mike Keys, President SFPOA People may not always agree with 351 Ninth Street • Son Francisco, CA 94103 • 415/864-8155 SFPOA the way Mike dresses, but Mike is Dear Editor: Mike, and to take this inopportune oc- Dear Mike: I was contacted by Steve Johnson, casion to chastize him for his wardrobe I enjoyed our dinner last Tuesday the POA secretary, and asked to make is really a shot below the belt. night and ask that you convey my the arrangements for the reception to In addition, I don't know that Ed- USA Hosts S San Francisco thanks and appreciation to your fellow be held after the mass. On behalf of mund is in any position to be doing 260 Stockton St., 4th Floor police officers, Vince and Pat. the Police Officers Wive's Association I social commentary about anyone's San Francisco, CA 94108 was happy to accept. Since this was a physical apperance. I learned many (415) 986-2202 I feel badly about the manner in (800) 227-3730 (Qt4tside CA.) which police officers are treated in San joint Police/Fire function however, I years ago that you don't judge a man Francisco and hope that conditions, at- thought it would be appropriate if some by the clothes on his back. If clothes titudes and policies change as soon as fire fighter wive's were asked to assist. were the -measure of the man I would possible. I would also like to thank Monsignor probably have a lot more respect for Please keep me informed, as always, James McKay, pastor of St. Cecilia's the administration of this department. USA on issues and events which concern or Parish who kindly donated the coffee Edmund stated that he was "embar- interest you. and paper goods. A special thanks to rassed?' by Mike's appearance. Well, Ed- Thanks again for the good company. Mr. Harold Collins of St. Cecilia's mund, I was much more embarrassed Hosts Parish who came to help, just because sitting across the table from you during DESTINATION SERVICES Respectfully yours, Senator Quentin Kopp he wanted to do something for the of- MOU negotiations and watching a dues ficers of both departments. paying member of the POA fight us on Again, my thanks to all who helped every issue as if you were on the cL,4 make the reception for this, our day of AGNOS Payroll. I was offended that it remembrance a success. was the CITY and the ADMINISTRA- Sincerely, TION vs. the POA on every issue. And Patricia P. Barsetti all this time I thought we were on the 1!L ' President, S.F. Police Officers same side. JZ41ç& 21. Wive's Assoc. As far as your Keith McHenry state- PRESIDENT ment, how dare you compare him to Lady Luck Candle Shop Mike? When was the last time you had to roll around on the ground with Candles - Oil - Incense Religious Articles - Curios - Books McHenry at ? 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member of the open team, Steve Balma, showed up to the race with a work-incurred Brosch C It 0 injury. Being the gutsy guy that he is Steve started out the race gamely, but after two by Dennis Bianchi pace at the end of the ride. miles he pulled up. A wise choice. Runn- This ride was not officially a race and ing is primarily exercise, something we do The next time you set out for a vigorous there were twelve official rest stops, cbun- . . for our health. Trying to run when you're one-hour work-out (or maybe a little less ting a lunch stop, but Jeff had set himself I injured is obviously not healthy. Next year - you know how long an hour seems a goal. Anyone who knows Jeff even slight- we will go back and smoke 'em. In the when you're working out) and feel that you ly will attest to his dedication to a goal. His meantime, the Men's Masters team deserv- "just couldn't possibly do more," think goal was to finish in 14 hours. He trained ed plenty of applause. Nice going, guys. about this: on 150 to 200 miles per week and beat his Damn nice! On May 19, 1990, Jeff Brosch set out goal time by one-half hour. This was done This year's Bay to Breakers race was on his bicycle from Davis High School, in in spite of what could charitably be called by Dennis Bianchi May 20, and'our Department was Davis, California, at somewhere near 0530 lousy weather. Rain is never a cyclist's represented in fine fashion. Lou Perez ran hours, and kept pedaling until he returned friend. It rained. Wind is hated! It was win- with the seeded group up front and came at about 1900 hours the same day. Dur- dy!! Gee, Jeff, you sure know how to have in 151. Another somewhat more surpris- ing those thirteen and one-half hours Jeff fun. Nonetheless, congratulations and he S.F.P.D. Men's Masters Running ing competitor was Chief Jordan. If the completed the Davis Double Century. good luck in Sacramento. We will all be TTeam used the month of May to mern- chief stays at it, there is no doubt that next That's 200 miles for you non-cyclists, looking forward to seeing Jeff bring back ly make themselves known as the masters year's Irish Sprints will be much more That's also a very long way, for anybody. a few cycling medals at the Summer • running team among the states law en- interesting. I get tired driving my car that far. Games. He's already a winner. forcement teams. As I stated earlier in this article, running Along the way Jeff encountered ten Beginning on May 6 at Lodi Lake Stan is done, or least it should be done, first for tough hill climbs, several lesser ones, and Buscovich, Dennis Gustafson and Mike your health. Any aerobic exercise that is numerous other challenges, such as over- Mahoney began gathering first-place done regularly will help your physical and coming aches from head to foot, auto trophies and a reputation as unbeatable. mental well-being. You don't have to take drivers that don't see bicycles, and a nag- This hot team took first as a team and, my word for it. Pick up most any article ging voice that keeps asking, "Are we there (415) 922-5317 when their individual times were compared about health maintenance and read for yet?" Jeff is a veteran of long-distance, to all masters runners, Gus won a second, yourself about the benefits of a regular aerobic-type events. He has run almost 50 Mike a third and Stan a fourth. aerobic exercise program. Better yet, in- marathons and competed in numerous Demonstrating their first-class attitude as stead of reading about it get out there on cross-country skiing events and a variety MY-TRANG well as talent, Stan won a raffle prize that the training roads and give it a try, like the of cycling competitions. he immediately awarded to a young girl Chief did. We can't all be as fast as Lou Never having cycled over 50 miles at a fashion whose eyes had been riveted on the gift. Perez, but we can all reap the same crack, I was curious as to how Jeff com- Six days later the same team showed up rewards. See you on the training trail. pared a 200-mile bike ride to a 26-mile run. for the Crime Alert Run in Sacramento. He said there were many similarities but his -4- The results were the same: first place in the 712 Polk Street legs were stronger on the bike ride. He San Francisco, CA 94109 men's masters division. We have never managed to maintain close to a 20-mph won this event befàre so this was especially COPY WORLD sweet. And as sweet as that was, it was only part of the story. Lou Perez is the rest. Khawa,ia Ashraf Lou's daughter was scheduled to receive (415) 647-3507 her First Communion at noon the day of 2565 3rd Street, Suite 301 San Francisco 94107 FAX (415) 647-3211 the race and Lou's daughter and his wife Courtesy let him know that he had better be there. Lou knew what to do. First, he promised his daughter he would be back, not only on time, but with the first-place prize. Well, of a Babe Ruth never called it better. From the Sam Wong first step of the race Lou was in first. When he finished the race in the same position Hotel he picked up his trophy and made it home Friend in time to give his daughter the trophy! Steven Mulkeen ran a terrific race, whip-. ping the CHP's second best runner and it looked like our open team was finally go- 615 Broadway ing to beat the Chippies, something we San Francisco, CA 94133 have been trying, unsuccessfully, to do for PhQflC (415) 781-6836 years. The challenqe still remains. The third

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by Lou Calabro by Gary Delagnes who will never get the chance to feel what I have felt. To walk into a softball tourna- SFPD's 1990 Police Games Tennis College. Several years back SFPD show- For the past 12 years I have had the ment and hear someone say "there's the ed those young wippersnappers a thing or Team continues to work at sharpening pleasure of spending the bulk of my sum- S.F.P.D., they're awesome." their competitive skills. Joe Mollo set up two on the tennis courts. We all looked for- mer weekends with a group of guys known I remember once at the Oregon Police a match with the "kids" team at SF City ward to a nice tune up match that wouldn't as S.F.P.D. "Blue." In 1979 1 was asked Olympics when a man came up to our require much effort. Ask Larry team after a game and said we were the Pedrodolasol and Jim Farrell, our two to play on the S.F.P.D. "All-Star" softball team. I am proud to say that since that best softball team he had ever seen. We ironmen on the tennis courts, what hap- had a sense of pride in representing our pened. Larry ran into the next Andre time we have proudly carried on the tradi- tion established by the likes of Frank department and the City of San Francisco. Agassi, an 18 year old ironman. Larrys' The reason I am writing this article is to skills and ability to cover the court are look- Falzon, Layne Amiot, Gary Lemos and salute the people I have shared these many ed upon with awe by most of us, and he many others who originated the S.F.P.D.'s involvement in law enforcement softball summers with; as we are now winding gave a good look of those skills to his wor- down and are not the team we once were. thy opponent but fell in two sets. A great tournaments throughout the west coast. I have forged friendships, and we have I am going to take this time to gloat a little effort by Larry, we enjoyed it. Jim Farrell bit about some of our accomplishments. managed to fulfill his reputation as steady developed a feeling of comaraderie that you rarely see in this department anymore. On- In the past 12 years we have won over Jim. He took the first set and then lost in 275 games, while losing less than 70. We three. A great showing. All in all we had ly the basketball and soccer teams in our department have-been able to stay together have won approximately 25 tournaments twelve matches, 6 singles, 3 mens doubles in addition to winning 5 medals in the and 3 mixed doubles. We managed to take for nearly the length of time we have 4 of the twelve matches. Rich Quesada and endured. - California Police Olympics, and adding 3 Al Mould took their singles matches. Lou The backbone of team sports - in our more gold medals in the Oregon Police department are people like Jim Deignan, Olympics. We have shared good times and Calabro/Ben Kratter and Bill Vince/Al Jerry Calgaro, Eddie and Tony Rodriguez, bad, and we have made friends we will Mould managed to win their doubles mat- always cherish. Many people have said that ches. Thanks to Ann Cornea, Lon Ramlan, Phil Dito, Frank Mach!, John Brandt, and Rich Leon, Jerri Verrete, Beth many, many more who selflessly gave of sports are over-emphasized in our society. Pedrodolasol & Bill Vince for showing up. themselves to help establish the S.F.P.D. All I can say is that sports has taught me Sacramento, here we come. as a force in law-enforcement sports. As how to win ... and how to lose. It has the years have gone by, many great showed me the value of team work, and athletes have entered the department, and it has taught me great humility. I have also helped continue that tradition. People like gained more self-control (don't laugh, you Kurt Bruneman, Matt Hartley, Eric Hipp, guys) and learned that there is no greater Steve Collins, Tim Dempsey, Jerry Darcy high than being on a team that puts it all and many more have helped to carry on. together and wins. I would like to pay Unfortunately it appears to all be com- tribute to the people I have had the honor AP ing to an end. Many of us are getting older of playing with over the past 12 years. AUTOMATED CALL PROCESSING Kenneth E. Jones and there appears to be no one to take our Dave Herman, Matt Hanley, Mike Keys, C 0 R P 0 R A I 1 0 N President place. No longer are people willing to step Brian Cannedo, Al McCann, John Mino, forward and make the commitment Jack Minkel, Glen Melanson, James necessary to keep our department teams Drago, Steve Collins, Bob Deltorre, Gary 220 Jackson Street #300 San Francisco, California 94111 415-989-2200 strong. 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Joe Currie: Masters Softball Team Steamrolls Along by Gary Lemos Jose P.D. as the last of the undefeated only 6 runs in 3 games pitching. Everybody Powerlifting teams - our worst possible finish would played well, but also having spectacular Masters Softball, now in its 4th year, is have been 3rd place. tournaments were Ross Laflin 7 for 9 and hard at work in an attempt to improve on The rains could have cost us a couple 3 doubles and Jeff Barker 6 for 9 and Champ! its 2nd place SFPD League finish and of all-tournament players: Dave Herman brilliant defense. Let's hope this can con- Olympic Bronze Medal. Currently on top was 9 for 9 with 3 triples, a double and a tinue right on into the Olympics and bring the city a Gold Medal. by Dennis Bianchi of the League standings and warming to , and Bruce Lorin who allowed our quest for Olympic Gold, we set off for Elk Grove and our first tournament of the Tournament Averages n April 14, 1990 the El Tropicana year. Thanks to our friends in the League allowing us to compete together we are Player AB Runs Hits Average 2B 313 HR 0 Hotel in Santa Rosa became the site of the 1990 American Drug Free Power- really starting to mesh as a team and went Dave Herman 9 6 9 1.000 1 3 into this tournament on such a roll that on- lifting Association's State Championship Ross Laflin 9 6 7 .778 3 meet. The meet was open to all weight ly the weather was able to stop us. Our first game Sat. morning was against Jeff Barker 9 7 6 .667 1 groups and age groups. The only requisite 9was tobe willing to demonstrate that you Sacramento P.D. and we beat them in 6 Gary Lemos 4 6 .667 1 • lift drug-free. innings (10 run rule) 19-2. The 2nd game 10 Charlie Coates 2 6 .600 1 Two members of this Department drove was against Hayward C.H.P. and they fell 9to the meet in hopes of preparing in 4 innings (15 run rule) 17-1. Then, after Ben Vigil 8 5 .556

themselves for the 1990 California Police a five-hour wait, we came back to play Mike Keys 10 5 5 .500 2 1 Summer Games and to test their competi- Sacramento County Rangers, a team that 8 Bruce Lorin 3 4 .500 1 tion readiness. When all the pushing, pull- had earlier in the day beaten last year's 8ing, squatting, clanking and groaning were Silver Medalists. They, too, went down to John Portoni 5 4 ,500 1 defeat 14-3 in 5 innings. Then Saturday 5finished, the 1990 ADFRA State Masters Phil Dito 2 2 .400 Champ, in the 198 pound division, was our night the rains came and Sunday's games own Joe Currie. were cancelled. We were to have met San Walt Scott 10 3 4 .400 The meet took over five hours to com- plete, and stamina became as important as strength. Joe bench-pressed 355 pounds, dead-lifted 484 and squatted 501 for a 24 Hours 7 Days A Week 1340 total. Winning an event like this firm- • Commercial • Domestic ly demonstrates to the rest of the state's police officers who compete in this sport Peter Albert SamUels that they have their work cut out for them Courtesy at the Summer Games this June in G.S. Refrigeration Sacramento. It is also a statement that all of Co. of our lifters like making: Let's compete 210 Post St., Suite 508-509 drug-free! Friend 359 Guttenberg St. San Francisco, CA 94108 Steve Hutzler also competed and, Phone (415) 433-0166 although he didn't win an award, he was San Francisco competitive in a heavier weight class than (415) 362-5600 he hopes to be lifting in at the Summer Games. Steve's 1266 total was just a warm-up for that big event. If you get a chance, stop by the competition in Sacramento. Don't expect much advertis- CONSTRUCTION CO. ing or, notice of the event.These com- MONTEREY OPTICAL COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL cTienJu petitors would rather lift than talk about lift- VNS LIC. #523268 ing. It took. more than two weeks to find Efficient Quality cvfauranf out how any of our lifters did ,in Santa Eye Wear Rosa. Where most people would be crow- & TIIANII V. LE ing about winning a state championship, Contact Lens Chiou-Nan Hwang Joe flatly refused to tell me anything about Service (JOHN) Civil Engineeer the event. His modesty is only outdone by 749 Monterey Blvd. General Contractor Work: (415)566-0161 1395 NORIEGA STREET his strength and ability. Congratulations to San Francisco, CA 94127 Home: (415)566-9955 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA TEL: 665-1064 both Joe and Steve, and good luck in June. 1439 Irving Telephone: 587-7171 San Francisco 94122 Beeper: (415)227-6516

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of a bucket and goggles, with just a tiny Editorial opening to see through. She had aroused POA BULLETIN suspicion earlier by entering a bank, ask- ing to open a checking account and sud- Comment denly dashing away. * #90-54 These too-good-to-be true news items Daniel Elston, 39, was found guilty of co- are indeed true. They are taken from across POA UPDATE prisoners at SFGH and we are looking for- the nation, proving that it's not only in caine possession in Chicago in December. ward to furthering our conversation with San Francisco that these things happen. He had been carrying his stash inside an Platooning - The platooning concept the Commission for the benefit of all Some items are reprinted from The urn in a gym bag. The urn contained the which has been implemented at the First concerned. Shield, official publication of the Omaha ashes of his mother, who had died of a Divi'sion level (Cos. D, H and I) may soon Hepatitis Vaccination - Members of Police Union, Local #101; others are taken drug overdose. * * * be implemented at the other two divisions. the POA Executive Board will be lobbying from The Informant, publication of the San The administration is utilizing this concept City officials in order to obtain free Diego POA. THE THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM: to provide for more accountability at the hepatitis vaccinations on a voluntary basis Sheriffs Sergeant Donny Catala of Monroe commissioned officer level and in order to in order to protect our members from • STUPIDEST CROOKS OF THE County, Fla., got a funny feeling about this continue with out 4/10 watch off schedule. serious illness. . MONTH: The competition is hot and suspect. Not the feeling you sometimes get It is incumbent upon each POA represen- 24-Hour Bureau Of Investigations - heavy this month, with four really sharp that you've seen this guy before, but rather tative to meet with their respective division There have been rumors that the Bureau contenders. First there's Terry Wilson, who the feeling he was going to see this one commanders in order to make the platoon- of investigations will be staffed on a robbed a Florida bank with a demand note again. ing transition a workable plan. 24-hour basis. Our Bureau representatives written on the back of his parole card. That was on Feb. 23, when Sgt. Catala Automatic Weapons - The general (Alex Fagan/Roy Sullivan) have not yet David Manns, who hit the First Interstate arrested Steven Butler, 23, on motorcycle order pertaining to the purchase of received any written proposal by the Bank in Tucson, Ariz., was much more theft and drug charges. Three weeks later, automatic handguns by members and department of administration in this regard. subtle, penning his demand note on the he heard Butler's name again, this time as allowing them to utilize same while on du- Once a proposal is submitted to the POA back of his pay stub. an escapee from the county jail. Four hours ty was scheduled to be discussed at the an appropirate committee will be formed Poor Gerald Rodgers, convicted of rob- later, Butler crashed through a highway Police Commission meeting of May 30 but and formal meet and confer sessions shall bing the Byhalia Citizens Bank in Missis- stop at the wheel of a stolen gold Olds- has been postponed for one week to June then take place. . sippi, not only caught the dickens from the mobile, nearly colliding with Catala's patrol 6, 1990. justice system, but his momma was really car. There was a brief, emotional reunion, Deputy Chief Lau upset too! Gerald wrote his stick-up note AIDS Convention - after which the sergeant deposited Butler has formally recognized the POA AIDS on the back of one of his mother's checks. back into jail. The Olds, it turned out, had PETITION Finally, we have Marcy Sanders, who at- Convention Oversight Committee (Gary been stolen from a Key West dealership. Delagnes/Susan Manheimer) and will allow (Continued From Page 1) tempted to extort $2 million in exchange No doubt thinking the affair was over, for not exploding the bombs he claimed to the members of this Committee to review allowances could not be lower than those Sgt. Catala set out to enjoy his off-duty department plans and policies so that the to which have hidden in different South Carolina air- the retired employee would be en- time. Ten hours later, as he turned a cor- ports. He was pleased but suspicious when many concerns of POA members will be titled under the current charter formulas. ner in Key West, there was Butler's familiar reliefs the cops agreed to pay his price, and ask- of a primary focus (i.e. shifts I I Retirement and death allowances could not face, trying to blend into the crowd. He had refreshments ed where they could meet him to make the -sanitation areas I I Facii- be reduced by any decision of the escaped again, but not for long. Butler is payoff. Ab ha! thought Sanders, they must ty/etc.) The Oversight Committee will arbitrators. back in jail again, this time convinced that think I'm pretty stupid! No face-to-face make a preliminary report at the POA Retirement allowances will be initially set Sgt. Donny Catala has mastered time, meetings for this smart guy, no way! In- General Membership Meeting on 6/12/90 (for Tier I members) based on the salary space and dimension. at 1500 hours. stead, he gave the cops the name of his received at the time of retirement provid- bank and his account numbers, so they Communications - A proposal to ea that the member held the rank or posi- could direct-deposit his extortion money. BUT IT BEATS RUNNING: Randall alleviate the problems currently being ex tion for one continuous year immediately And we wonder why some people feel Marlow learned the hard way that some perienced by the overcrowding on PlC preceding'retirement; however, the salary right at home in prison, where they don't California Highway Patrol officers, like the zone channels is currently being reviewed computer for the initial setting shall not be have to make any decisions. Mounties, always get their man. The by the POA Executive Board and we are less than the amount provided for in the * * a 20-year-old Los Angeles man at first feign- making every attempt to come to a mutual annual salary survey formula. For Tier II ( ed compliance when CHP Officer Steven understanding with the department ad- members, retirement allowances are initial- A sheriff in Florida has discovered a Cortes tried to pull him over for a violation, ministration in order to rectifythe problems 1y set based on the average salary receiv- cheap, effective weapon in the war on then gunned his motorcycle and pulled off at hand. ed for the last 3 years immediately drugs. All he did was post diamond-shaped the freeway, weaving finally through city Child Care - A position paper on the preceding retirement. yellow signs on a stretch of Interstate 95, traffic at high speed until finally crashing feasibility of using a portion of the POA April 1990 Opinion Survey then wait for drivers to see the signs, panic, at a golf course. Building for a co-op child care facility will A random interview of 500 San Fran- and make illegal U-turns across the center Undaunted, Marlow jumped on an elec- be submitted before the POA Board of cisco voters conducted in late April 1990 island. He's had plenty of customers, and tric golf cart and roared - well, hummed Directors at the General Membership revealed that San Franciscans generally no problems with probable cause. The - away. Equally undaunted, Cortes grab- meeting on 6/12/90. view their police and firefighters very signs simply warn "Narcotics Inspection bed another golf cart and hummed after Memorandum Of Understanding - favorably. Sixty-two percent of those Ahead." * * * him. Both their batteries began giving out The current Memorandum of Understan- surveyed said police officers we're doing an at about the same time, and when Marlow ding negotiated between the POA and excellent or good job; while 29% say they Lorenzo Delaney was arrested in a Co- took off on foot, so did Cortes. The chase Mayor Art Agnos may be extended from are doing only a fair job. Eighty-eight per- lumbia, SC, bank as he was preparing to finally ended with a tackle on the green the June termination period to November cent said firefighters were doing a good or deposit cash he had stolen just moments outside the pro shop. Later, a warrant of 1990, depending upon the recommen- excellent job. before from another branch of the same search revealed $1,000 in outstanding cita- dation made by the MOU Committee at Six of every ten respondents agreed that bank. As he was walking through the lob- tions for Marlow. the next Board meeting. police officers and firefighters are not ade- by of the second bank, the "dye pack" "The golf carts only go about 5 mph," Raise - The raise scheduled for July quately compensated. placed in the stolen money exploded. Cortes said, "but it beats running." 1990 should be 3.5% as all the jurisdic- When asked for their opinion as to the .* * * * * * tions in our pay formula have settled multi- two most important problems facing San Edmonton, Ontario police have stopped MUSKOGEE, Okla. - A police pursuit year contracts and, because of an addi- Francisco, the voter said: (1) the homeless using civilian sex agents during investiga- lasted 90 minutes - but only covered four tional fiscal obligation related to two of the and (2) crime and drugs. tions of brothels. The issue became public miles - after a man took off in a construc- jurisdictions, the total raise (without a cost- These results bode well for successful when a number of civilians testified in court tion tractor and refused to stop. of-living adjustment) should be 4.3% for petition and ballot campaigns. Ballot that they were paid by police to have sex Police say Mark David Lyman, 24, was 1990/91. qualification requires 41,000 valid with women at a brothel that was fronting walking home when he passed a tractor Hospital Prisoners - POA Executive signatures. Ballot success requires a ma- as a massage parlor. * parked at a construction site. Lyman climb- Board members are attempting to resolve jority vote. ed into the driver's seat and started home, the problems associated with having Call For Help Somrit Lawter was shot by Mesquite, said Officer Jim Doty. prisoners treated and/or admitted at Petitions are being delivered to police of- TX police in November because they sus- Lyman was arrested as he pulled up to SFGH. The Police Commission has been ficers/firefighters/airport police for pected she was carrying a bomb. She was his grandmother's home. He was charged approached and has been informed of the circulation. dressed in a homemade suit consisting of with grand larceny and driving under the unnecessary delays our members have Without your participation, rising salary metal hinges and wire, and a helmet made influence. been experiencing while dealing with and additional benefits will not be possible.