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VOLUME 21 SAN FRANCISCO, MAY, 1989 204 NUMBER 5

Determination of Fitness or Invasion of Privacy? Bone-Marrow Transplant Postponed

As if to underscore Ken's need for goad sion on a Friday afternoon of a long holi- Psychological Testing blood, the bone-marrow transplant set to day weekend. We fear that he contracted begin May 1st was postposed on Friday hepatitis during those first few days when by David P. Clisham, SFPOA Attorney the POA will be requesting answers to when pre-operation blood tests confirmed he required so much blood and it was im- many questions regarding the nature of the that Ken had contracted hepatitis from a possible for us to organize our efforts. Now Should you as an experienced police of- evaluation program. contaminated blood transfusion. we must live with the risk of having used ficer be ordered by the Police Department Here are some of our concerns: Doctors must now wait at least 30 days blood supplied via the general public and to reveal intimate details of your personal, for Ken's blood counts to return to normal redouble our efforts to assure Ken a goad • Which psychological tests will be in order for the bone-marrow transplant to clean supply of blood and platelets. private life? administered? Should experienced police officers be be scheduled - all the while we are hop- You cannot get any kind of disease by • What character traits or stress in- ing that the leukemia does not recur pen- giving blood - but you can give Ken a forced to take the Minnesota Multiphasic dicators does each test evaluate? Personality Inventory, The California Per- ding this unfortunate delay, when it would chance to live on. sonal Inventory, the Thematic Appercep- • Who has chosen these tests? be even harder to fight and destroy. We must postpose our blood drive for tion Test or the Rorschach, based either We were able to supply Ken with Ken until Ken gets over his infection and • Why was each test chosen? "directed-donar" blood and blood platelets the bone-marrow transplant is reschedul- on the whim of a supervisor or to be deem- • Will the Minnesota Mulitphasic Per- ed "qualified" or "fit" for a specialized unit? during most of his prior month of ed. For our part, we hope to have a blood sonality Inventory be used in its initial form As strange as the above may sound, it hospitalization, that is, except for his first donor list available to supply Ken's need is exactly what City officials plan for the or will it include any of the three hundred few days of chemotherapy after he was ad- in June. Can we count on you? Tactical Division. Not since Henry Ford new scales which have been developed mitted to UCSF on an "emergency" admis- Thank you hired psychologists to tell the workers they since the MMPI was originally constructed? r------shouldn't feel "upset" with low wages and • What validity and reliability studies I want to help Ken Mondfrans beat leukemia; please count me in. inadequate benefits have industrial have shown these tests to be a predictor I will donate blood or blood platelets for Ken when he needs them again. psychologists been given so much credibili- of performance as a police officer or a ty in predicting future behavior and using "TAC Unit" officer? Name______Work # their subjective techniques to weed out the • What studies have shown that TAC iBlood type: (If Known) Home # "unfit". Unit officers are more susceptible to stress Proposed Evaluation Procedure than other members of the Patrol Division? * Even different types of blood can be used for blood platelets for Ken. I A Police Commission resolution - • How was Dr. Roberts chosen? Please clip and return to Gary Mondfrans, do SFPD Communications, Room 455 i recently adopted under pressure from at the Hall of Justice or to P.O. Box 892, San Bruno CA 94066. special interest groups - requires the en- • Will the proposed contract with Dr. tire TAC unit to be involuntarily subjected Rogers be put out to bid? I Your gift of blood will mean a gift of life for Ken. Thanks again. I to a battery of tests and clinical interviews. L------Here is the current proposal submitted to • What will be the cost for each the POA for the Tactical Division Stress evaluation? Evaluation Program. • What is Dr. Roberts' hourly rate for his Candlestick Debacle "In order to maintain the continued high services? calibre of officers assigned to the tactical by Paul Chignell, Vice-President tion and forcing the Administration of the division, the department will initiate a pro- • Are there funds in the budget for this? San Francisco Police Department to come cess whereby all officers assigned to, or • How is it that the Police Department The San Francisco Police Officers' into the 20th century with their personnel seeking assignment to, the Tactical Divi- cannot afford to purchase replacement Association is filing a number of grievances practices. sion will be evaluated as to their potential uniforms for officers, but can somehow af- as a result of the change in policy for Any members who have been excluded fitness for duty. This Stress Evaluation will ford an expensive, possibly unnecessary, assigning police officers to the Candlestick from work at Candlestick should contact also serve to assist officers to cope with psychological test for each of the members detail. their POA representatives immediately. the rigors of their duties and thereby remain of the Tactical Division? The Administration unfairly removed effective members of their units. Person- • Who will conduct these tests? Captain Diarmuid Philpott, long time ad- nel actions - transfers, discipline, etc. - ministrator of the Candlestick detail and The Notebook. will not be solely based on the results of • Who will evaluate the results of these then summarily removed a number of these evaluations. tests? patrol officers who have been working at Needs You We need your articles to make "Tactical Division officers will be ad- • What about confidentiality? the ball park without any complaints for a ministered a Psychological Evaluation Pro- number of years. this the best possible newspaper • Will supervisory staff connected to the Articles should be sent to: cess (Stress Evaluation) by Dr. Michael Tactical Division - sergeants, the Lieute- No criteria was promulgated for the Roberts of Law Enforcement Psychological change of policy, contradictory answers Tom Flippin, Editor nant, the Captain - also "participate" in SFPOA Notebook Services, San Jose, California. The evalua- the program? If not, why not? were given to officers who questioned the tion will include the administration of a bat- change in policy and a new element of 510 7th Street tery of psychological tests, questionnaires • Who will conduct the clinical cronyism has emerged in the assignment San Francisco, CA 94103 (biographical information, law enforcement interviews? of personnel. Deadline for June issue: experiences) and clinical interviews. The • What private, personal information will The Association is committed to bring- May 30, 1989 evaluation process will be similar to the officers be ordered to reveal about ing these grievances all the way to arbitra- screening process for entrance applicants." themselves? Meet and Confer IN THIS ISSUE As this represents a fundamental change • Who will have access to information obtained in the clinical interviews? in working conditions - and a dramatic Widows and Orphans Page 2 Retired Members Page 6 digression from the current Transfer Police • Will officers be entitled to a represen- tative during their clinical interview, espe- (P-i) - department representatives must Veterans' POA Page 2 Board Minutes Page 8 meet and confer with PAO representatives cially since the interview may result in pun- prior to the implementation of any evalua- itive action (i.e., a transfer out of the Tac- Around the Department Treasurer's Report Page 9 tion program, pursuant to Gov. Code Sec- tical Division), pursuant to Gov. Code Sec- Page 3 I tions 3500 et seq., the Meyers-Milias- tion 3303(h) (the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act)? Page 11 Brown Act (MMBA). The first meeting be- Cops for Christ Page 3 From Your President tween the department and the POA on this • If confidentiality is breached by a su- subject is scheduled for May 11, 1989. pervisor, what is the penalty? May an of- W.O.N. News Page 4 PAL Pages 18 & 19 The MMBA requires the parties to "ex- ficer sue for damages for breach of change information" and "endeavor to confidentiality? Pages 20-23 reach agreement". As no information has It's In Your Court Page 5 Sports been forwarded from the department yet, (See TESTING, Back Page)

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Page 2 Notebook May, 1989 Get well soon. DEATHS: George Asdrubale, John Burke, William Leahy, John Crotty and Widows and Orphans Aid Association Jim Woods. Rest in Peace. NEW MEMBERS: Arthur MacCrystle. Welcome. The regular meeting of The Widows and then a full Inspector in 1955, working the Municipal Bonds. She desires her estate to CORRESPONDENCE: Several thank Orphans Aid Association was called to Auto Detail until his retirement from ser- go to this Association. Bro. Hardeman & yous for memoriums. order by V. Pres. Robert Kurpinsky at 2:05 vice in 1973 at age 55. John received the Trustee Burton to contact Mrs. Shine and BILLS: Treasurer Ed Cosgrove read the P.M., Wednesday, April 19, 1989 in the following awards - 1946, 2nd Grade for advise as to her responsibility and possi- bills for March. Payment was approved. Traffic Bureau Assembly Room, Hall of arrest of two armed men, attempting a ble heirs. Will report at next meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Medicare Justice. break-in and burglary; 1947, 2nd Grade ar- ADJOURNMENT: There being no fur- Catastrophic Coverage Act. Several Pres. T. Greene excused. All other Of- rest of two men who had wounded a ther business to come before the member- members have already written to their ficers present including P. Pres. Pardella. policeman; 1951, arrest of suspect in ship, the meeting was adjourned at 3:00 federal senators and representatives to ex- Minutes of the last meeting approved as numerous auto thefts and check passing; P.M. in memory of our above departed press their concerns about the financial presented, in writing, to the members. Mo- 1952, two Capt. Comm. for arrest of three Brothers. hardship the surtax will impose on them. tion McKee/2nd Hardeman: GEORGE holdup suspects; and for arrest of two arm- V. Pres. Kurpinsky set the next regular All members should get involved in this big GAMBLE be restored to the membership ed gunmen; 1936, 2nd Grade for assisting meeting for the 2nd Tuesday in May, (May one. The surtax will cost you 15% on top rolls, after being inadvertently removed in in getting boy from a burning building, sav- 10, 1989) at 2:00 P.M. in Traffic Bureau of your federal income taxes. The law 1982. Approved. ing his life. While in the Department John Assembly Room, Hall of Justice. became effective Jan. 1, 1989. You will COMMUNICATIONS: Following dona- was active in the S.F.P.O.A., serving as Fraternally, pay the surtax if you are 65 or more and tions received and acknowledged by the Treasurer for a number of years. Upon his Bob McKee, Secretary owe federal taxes of at least $150. Write Secretary: Mrs. FLORENCE GOLDBERG retirement from service in 1955 he went in- to Senators Cranston and Wilson, the U.S. - in memory of her husband, Harry to the real estate business with his son. He Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 and Goldberg; COMMISSIONER PIUS LEE - was 70 at this death. Reps Boxer and Pelosi, U.S. Represen- monthly contribution of his salary as a WILLIAM LEAHY - Born in San Fran- tatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. Become member of the Commission. cisco in 1905, Bill was a laundry wagon knowledgeable about the surtax so you can Tres. Parenti presented the regular bill driver before becoming a Policeman in advise others and ask them to write benefits, salaries etc. APPROVED. 1938 at age 32. Assigned to Ingleside, he San Francisco postcards too. Tres. Parenti reported the following worked a year there and was then detail- COMMITTEE REPORTS: Jim Cole deaths - GEORGE ASDRUBALE - ed to Treasure Island to work the 1940 reported the pay raise via the surveyed Born in San Francisco in 1920, George Fair. After the Fair, Bill went to Mission Veteran Police cities is coming along slowly, which is usual worked as a carpenter before becoming a Station for 11 years. He was detailed to for this time of the year. We would like to member of the Department in 1947 at age the Chinatown Detail, stayed in this detail Officers Assn. go on the November ballot with our own 26. From the Academy he went to Potrero, for 5 years. Bill was assigned from Ingleside amendment to make all payraises retroac- then Southern, back to Potrero for 2 years, to Property Clerks Office where he remain- tive to July 1 of each year. The new then to Southern for 6 years. In 1955 he ed until his retirement from service in 1969 MEETINGS: Our ,next meeting date is SFPOA President, Mike Keys, would like was transferred to the Bureau of Inspec- at age 64. He was 83 at his death. Tuesday, May 9, 1989. The Immaculate to visit us for the May meeting. - Sol tors. Made an Assistant Inspector in 1956, WILLIAM RALSTON - Bill was born Conception Auditorium is very nice. Park Weiner reported our committee is meeting a full Inspector in 1959, George spent the in Eureka, California in 1907. He worked your car in the street or in the school yard. this afternoon with the Retired Firefighters most time in Homicide Detail before retir- as a longshoreman, joining the Department Have a refreshment, starting at 11:30 a.m.; to discuss our pay raise amendment for ing on disability in 1966 at age 46. George in 1934, just after the General Strike in the business meeting is at 12:30 p.m., then a November 1989. The firefighters have was awarded the following while in the City. He was assigned to the Chiefs Of- $ drawing and yes, a great lunch. Join us already raised $10,000 for the campaign. Department - 1947, 2nd Grade for arrest fice, working radio cars in the various and visit with your friends. GOOD OF THE ORDER: President of two men in a gunfight in which George district stations for seven years. He then PRESIDENTS MESSAGE: At our April Cathrell said Chief Frank Jordan will come was wounded; 1951, arrest of a suspect went to Mission Station working there un- meeting we had a nice turnout to honor back to visit with us again. - Frank Ot- who had engaged police in a gun fight; til he resigned to go into business in Chief Frank Jordan, who was presented terstadt said he would like to see our 1959, Capt. Comm. for arrest of a suspect Southern California. Bill was 81 when he with a small plaque of appreciation from organization turn out in big numbers for the who held up the proprietor of a cigar store; passed away in San Diego. the S.F. Veteran Police Officers' Assn. for Annual Police and Fire Mass, which is 1959, 2nd Grade for arrest of an armed REPORT OF TRUSTEES: Mrs. Duluk, a job well done. Chief Jordan gave a usually held in April of every year. - prowler. George died in Intensive Care after Security Pacific Bank, reported that the wonderful talk about what is happening in COORDINATOR: We still would like for being operated on for a by-pass. He was Bank was preparing a recommendation for San Francisco today. Also his thanks on some member in the Santa Rosa area to 69 at his death. the Association for the possible increase how nice it is to be remembered by your act as a Coordinator, to help arrange rides JOHN BURKE: Born in Chicago, Illinois in benefits. She also had buys and sells of own people. - At our May meeting our to San Francisco for meetings of the in 1918, John worked in a drug store certain stocks and Treasury Notes which Gourmet Chefs: Ray Seyden, Otto Veteran POA, Widows & Orphans, the before joining the Department in 1943 at were approved by the Trustees. The Bank Elvander, Bob Pardini and Dick Castro will American Legion, etc. John Burke age 35. From the Academy to Co. K (for also desires a night meeting with the serve cold cuts, cheese and salads and volunteered to do the coordinating, but as a short while), to Mission and Richmond, Trustees for a deeper look into our Master Bartenders McKee, Peterson and you know, John passed away. You do not then back to Traffic where he worked in portfolio. Cipparrone will be on hand to pour. - We have to attend every meeting yourself, but the Accident Bureau for 6 years. Transfer- NEW BUSINESS: Trustee Hardeman still need members to write to their just coordinate riders and drivers. If you red to Bureau of Inspectors, John was ap- presented a letter from Mrs. Dorothy Shine senators and congressmen to protest the can handle this job, please call Gale at pointed an Assistant Inspector in 1953, enclosinq a holgraphic will and some Catastrophic Medicare Act of 1988. - I (415) 731-4765. hope to see all of you at our next meeting. Bring in a new member and friend. Attendance 97 SICK CALL: Martin Casserly is at Fort Membership 777 Miley Hospital with pneumonia. Charlie George Cathrell, President Barca is at home recovering from surgery. Gale W. Wright, Secretary

The San Francisco Police Officers' Association SUPERVISOR WENDY NELDER NOTEBOOK USPS p882-320 and EDITOR PUBLISHED MONTHLY $10 PER YEAR Tom Flippin OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION "R1.0 nITAD PH 1'.T A IflII'AD 510 7TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 POLICE CHIEF FRANK M. JORDAN Dennis Bianchi Don Woolard (415) 861-5060 SFPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS invite you to join them for the PRESIDENT ...... Mike Keys Co. G ...... Lon Ramlan VICE PRESIDENT ...... Paul Chignell Co. H ...... Cliff Java SECRETARY ...... Steve Johnson Co. I ...... Mike Conway Opening Ceremony and Celebration TREASURER ...... Al Trigueiro Co. K ...... Jerry Doherty Co. A ...... George Rosko Ray Shine for the new Steward ...... Frank Machi HEADQUARTERS ...... Henry Friedlander Co. B ...... Pete Maloney Richard Alves Co. C ...... Bill Coggan SOBIT.F. Steward ...... James Drago SAN FRANCISCO POLICE MUSEUM Co. D ...... Gary Fox INSPECTORS ...... Alex Fagan Steward ...... Larry Barsetti Roy Sullivan Co. E ...... Mike Paulsen TACTICAL ...... Jerry Donovan on Steward ...... John Goldberg MUNI ...... Tom Flippin Monday, May 15, 1989 Co. F ...... Mart Gardner RETIRED ...... Jim Cole ASSOCIATION OFFICE: 861-5060 7:00 p.m. ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: Members or readers submitting letters or articles to the editor at Editor, SFPOA Notebook, 510 7th St., San are requested to observe these simple rules: Francisco, CA 94103. No responsibility • Address letters to the Editor's Mall Box, 510 7th St., San Civic Auditorium whatever is assumed by the San Francisco Francisco, CA 94103 Notebook and/or the San Francisco Police Of- • Letters must be accompanied by the writer's true name and Polk and Grove Streets address. The name, but not the street address, will be publish- ficers' Association for unsolicited material, ad with the letter, 4th Floor Corridor THE SFPOA NOTEBOOK is the official Unsigned letters and/or articles will not be used. publication of the San Francisco Police Officers • Writers are assured freedom of expression within necessary Association. However, opinions expressed in of space and good taste. This ceremony will also mark the opening limits this publication are not necessarily those of the • The editor reserves the right to add editor's notes to any arti- National Police Week in San Francisco. of SFPOA or the San Francisco Police cle submitted, if necessary. Department. • Articles should be typed, double-spaced. ADVERTISING David Dermer: (415) 863-7550 Nancy Huffaker: (206) 8924710 (Collect calls accepted) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to SFPOA Notebook, 510 7th St, San Francisco 94103.2nd Class Postage Paid at San Francisco, CA.

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I now have to seek legal counsel. (P.S. I will be able to escape and rest at work - that house is our hope for heaven. It ought SOUND think ?*!#*!??!. No! I shouldn't write Congrats to All and Best Wishes for the to be our chief and constant care; to secure when rm angry and frustrated.) The time Future! a title to heaven's happiness, and then to TAIEt^r and money that will be wasted on this B.S. get the comfortable evidence of it. Many would probably field an officer for a month never mind this: it is the furthest thing from and/or the purchase of a new radio car. SAVE THE THURSDAY CLUB their thoughts; they are building for this The building which houses the Fire world, as if they were to be here always but Department's Thursday Club at 386 Fell take no care for another world. there is a * St. is for sale. The reason is that the rock provided for us to build this house They Tried So Hard: On April 13 a firefighters who run and own the club are upon, and that rock is Christ. He is our young woman's right ring finger was mostly all retired and no longer have the foundation and no other foundation can severed in a freak accident on 25th St. Off- energy to continue. They would like to see any man lay (Isa. 28:16) (1 Cor. 3:11). We duty Berkeley officer Dave Anderson sear- a new generation take over. Layne Amiot must ground our hope of heaven upon the ched and retrieved the finger and was at Mission Sattion is collecting names of fulness of Christ's merit, for the pardon of transported by Co. D's Miguel Granados those who may be interested in buyinig the sin, the power of His Spirit, for the sactifica- to Ralph K. Davis where the finger was building and saving the club. Figure on tion of our nature. The church is built upon reattached after 71/2 hours of surgery. Dave about a $6,000 to $10,000 investment this Rock and so is every believer. He is and Miguel followed the young lady's pro- apiece. Call Layne at 553-1544 ASAP. strong and immovable as a rock, we can gress but alas the surgery did not take and Firefighters also welcome and encouraged venture our all upon Him, and shall not be 10 days later the finger had to be am- to call. made ashamed of our hope. Christ is our putated. They're still checking on her pro- only Way to the Father, and the obedience gress, sharing that they were there with her of faith is our only way to Christ: For to - a part of police work rarely discussed. SAN FRANCISCO them that obey Him, and to them only, He Former officer Walt Pinosky is now becomes the Author of eternal salvation. working as a sales consultant for Ellis We build upon Christ by sincerely commit- Brooks Chevrolet on Van Ness. Fellowship of ting our lives to Him as Lord and Savior Deputy Sheriff Steve Costa, formerly Christian and depending on Him for assistance from with the S.F. Airport Police and now with God. teve Whitman, Co. K., has been in- the Contra Costa S.O., is looking for a Peace Officers There are many who profess that they S ducted to the S.F. Prep Hall of Fame. copy of the 1975 SFPD Yearbook. hope to go to heaven, but they build their Steve's golf career was "supported" by his Anyone who stumbles over a copy of this The Wise and hope upon the sand instead of the Rock. parents for many years becuase of what masterpiece during spring cleaning should Everything besides Christ is sand. Some occurred one long ago day when Steve was give Steve a call at 646-5441. He's willing Foolish Builders build their hope upon worldly prosperity, 5 years old. to spring loose a few of his hard-earned by Jim Crowley, Homicide as if that were a sure sign of God's favour. Steve had told Mom and Pop that he bucks to add this yearbook to his Others upon their external profession of was interested in the game of golf but they collection. herefore everyone who hears these religion, the privileges they enjoy, and the thought it only a passing fancy. On the day words of mine and puts them into performance they go through, in that pro- in question Pop Whitman came home from practice is like a wise man who built his fession, and the reputation they have got work and decided there was enough day- house on the rock. The rain came down, by it. They are called Christians, were bap- light left to get in 8 holes. Upon looking for RESIGNATIONS the streams rose, and the winds blew and tized, go to church occasionally, hear his clubs he found them missing and im- Bill McFarland (MUNI), Matt beat against the house; yet it did not fall, Christ's words. But there is no change in mediately believing that a burglary had oc- McNaughton (Co. A), Pat Murphy (Co. E), because it had ifs foundation on the rock. their lives and if they were arrested for be- curred, alerted the household. and Phil Stevesn (Co. F), all leaving to join But everyone who hears these words of ing a Christian there would never be After inventorying the house Mom and the Fire Department. Christine Lee (Co. D) mine and does not put them into practice enough evidence to convict them. Everyone Pop discovered two things missing - leaving to join the U.S. Park Service at is like a foolish man who built his house of us experieces failures and we can expect Steve and the clubs - PANIC - search Yosemite. Good luck to all in their other on sand. The rain came down, the streams that life will continue to offer us problems, - Pop steps (dashes) out to the sidewalk careers. rose, and the winds blew and beat against trials, and temptations. None of us can and observes a golf bag seemingly walk- Bill Bush of the Auto Task Force the house, and it fell with a great crash" claim perfection, when we fail we must try ing by itself turning the corner. Yes, it was was the Grand Prize Winner at the Credit (Matt. 7:24-27). This is the concluding again to overcome all of life's storms Steve carrying the bag that was bigger than Union's Grand Opening. The prize: a 1953 parable of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus through the power of the Rock and the In- he. The rest is history, as they knew then DeSoto in cherry condition. divides His listeners into two groups; some dwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Each that he was interested in playing golf. Imagine - in S.F. there are 10,000 that hear His words and do what they hear; one of us is different, we wre not meant to lawyers (Officers of the Court) and 1,700 others that hear His words and do not. be all the same. We need to live our lives police officers. Something's wrong with the What ultimmately matters is not simply as much as possible similar to the life of equation. hearing as the man who builds a house Jesus. This should be a progressive change, Our P.O.A. administration has been without care to secure a good foundation; we should be growing each year to become working very diligently attempting to help the man who hears and obeys will be as more like Jesus, in His love, tolerance, the membership. Their biggest stumbling secure on the day of judgment as the man forgiveness, patience and understanding. block has been our own Vice-President, * who takes care to build his house with we must feed on the Rock, the Lord Jesus Paul Chignell, who spouts to all via War- BIRTHS strong foundations on the rock. Such as Christ. We must listen to him - meditate ren Hinckle's column that "Those guys Welcoming the first offspring were Louis these, and there are plenty of them, make on His word by yourself, integrate the Bi- who've taken over the P.O.A. are right- and Elizabeth Espinda on May 3rd. David it very plain that Jesus intends to be taken ble to you life. To listen to Jesus means wingers" - in an apparent attempt to close Kazuo (8 lbs. 7 oz., 201/2 in.) made them seriously. There is going to be a day of sad not merely listen to the world and so City Hall doors to the other members of proud parents at 0148 hrs. All are fine and disillusinment for many who make glib pro- decieve yourselves. Do what it says (James the executive board. Well, Mike, Steve, and health. fession of His name (Matthew 7:22-23). 1:22) Al have been opening doors all over town Academy Spanish teacher Theresa Doing the things Jesus taught, practicing Jesus said, "If anyone loves me, he will in spite of Paul. The politicos that have met Castro and husband Jorge welcomed their them in our lives, is what will count in the obey my teaching. My Father will love him, them and heard the P.O.A. message are second child Pablo (7 lbs., 8 oz.) on March final round up. To do Christ's sayings is and we will come to him and make our quite pleased and surprised to hear that 31 exactly one day after completing the conscientiously to abstain from the sins He home with him. He who does not love me their main concern is for the membership Spanish for Law Enforcement class. Talk forbids, and to perform the duties that He will not obey my teaching. These words of the S.F.P.D. and the citizenry of the about timing. The Castros have an 8 year requires. Our thoughts and affections, our you hear are not my own; they belong to City. old daughter Avelina who will be helping words and actions, every part of our lives, the Father who sent me (John 14.23-24). Question??? - Why is it that only the Mom with the chores so she can return to must be comformable to the gospel of What astounding words! Through the Colonial Dental and Disability are eligible teaching. Christ; that is the doing He requires. The presence of the Holy Spirit, Jesus and the for the Section 125 Flexible Benefit Plan The Brophys, Lori (Co. G) and Tim Lord is looking for more than just lip ser- Father lives in every believer. I ask you to to reduce your pre-tax deductions thus sav- (N.E.T,), welcomed their first born on April vice. The essense of faith is obedience that think about the words of Jesus and ask ing $$$? What about the New York Life 1. Joseph Collins weighed in at 9 lbs. 8 oz. we must put into practice every day of our yourself these questions. Are you a wise or and ITT D.P. policies and even the PDS For the next few months Mom will have the lives. a foolish builder? Have you built your house dental plan which are all on payroll deduc- more difficult job of child care while Dad Everyone of us has a house to build, and upon the Rock or on the sand? tion? Ask your station rep to contact the Health Service System Rep Jim Diegnan and P.O.A. Welfare Officer Mike Hebel to lobby for eligibility prior to the end of May. SERVING ALL OF MARIN Muni's Tom Flippin (our editor) respond- ed to the Powell St. BART station to back AND SONOMA COUNTIES up the BART police on a call of a body under one of the trains. Expecting to see Once a fellow officer in the San Francisco Police Department, a bloody mangled body, Tom instantly Bob Jonsen is now an established, highly respected and volunteered to handle the crowd control. acknowledged builder in Mann County. Bob has earned a reputa- (He had just eaten lunch.) Surprisingly, tion as one of the leading-edge contractors in the areas of ar- REALTORS Tom heard a woman's voice from under- chitectural style, top quality and stunning craftsmanship. Home neath the train cry out, "Goddam BART buyers in search of new construction have come to learn that is so slow I didn't even get hurt." Seems "Bob Jonsen" homes are always a special treat and a very plea- DONNA FALZON that she had tried to commit suicide by sant surprise. Bob's homes cater to the higher-end scale of home Real Estate Broker jumping under a stopped train. So it was buyers, but "buyers" and "lookers" alike agree that any of his off to see the Wizard - oops! - Doctor. homes on an open house tour are not to be missed! Bob's current DEBBIE FALZON-ASHBURN Monsignor Heany - shame, shame! - masterpiece is under construction in west Novato. For a special you sent a letter causing me to receive a preview, please call us. Licensed Realtor Associate D-17 sexual harrassment complaint - and to boot I never read the letter in question because it disappeared so fast. What 94947 (415) 897-9905 comes out of the 5th floor never ceases to 859 Diablo Avenue, Suite A Novato, California amaze me. More on this subject later since Page 4 Notebook May, 1989 Sex Offense Update .. by Lois Penilo, Co. D by Michael Paganini, Co.D defendant frightened her. W.O.N. NeWS Ultimately, the police arrested the defen- People vs. Thompson dant, Wesley Thompson. Defendant ad- 5th Appelate District mitted he was driving in the area. He ad- No. F010602 Three women inspectors will speak redevelopment), the inspectors' present mitted noticing the "girl", but thought that about their job and how they got there at responsibilities, their likes and dislikes Filed Dec. 6, 1988 she was of high school or college age. He In this case, the defendant repeatedly the second Career Information Workshop about the job. admitted making one of his U-turns in The March Sergeants' Panel was attend- drove past a 12 year old girl, stared at her, sponsored by W.O.N. order to look at her legs, a statement the Inspectors Angela McClure of Sex ed by 25 women and provided useful in- and on at least one occasion made hand defendant later denied at trial. and facial gestures in her direction. In ad- Crimes, Carrie Lucas of General Works formation to those who plan to take the The court held that the act of viewing for and Holly Parra of Juvenile will join in a upcoming sergeants test (see April's dition, he stopped his vehicle along her sexual pleasure may not, in itself, be route of travel, causing her to pass by the presentation and discussion at the Police article). criminal. However, when the viewing is Academy community room on May 23, Officer Rose Melindez and Inspector stopped vehicle. He also drove more slowly associated with activity which ordinarily 1989, 6 p.m. sharp. Carrie Lucas of W.O.N.'s Educa- than the rest of the traffic as he approach- causes annoyance to the minor of atten- Topics to be covered include the study tion!Workshop Committee organized this ed her and as he drove alongside her. In tion, this statute may be violated. Concer- process, the exam (currently under month's panel. total, the victim saw the defendant 10 ning this case, the acts constituted an an- times after leaving her house. The minor noyance of the minor, and the section did went to a nearby house for help. Police ar- not require the specific act of annoying to rived and found the minor upset and cry- be lewd or obscene. It reasoned the sec- What's at work here is class bigotry that ing. She told the police officer that the tion only requires proof of articulable, ob- Agnos, Kopp and at first worked both ways but is now run- jective acts which would cause a normal the Real San ning in one direction only. person to be unhesitatingly irritated, pro- I learned a lot about Art Agnos the week Hamati's Market vided the acts are motivated by an abnor- Francisco before the '87 election when he came to 1299 Sanchez mal or unnatural sexual interest in a child The Examiner to meet with Will Hearst, San Francisco, CA 94114 victim. our editor and publisher. Hearst and the The conviction was upheld. by Bill Mandel, S.F. Examiner editorial board had just decided to endorse 415-647-0093 Agnos over Molinari, and Hearst wanted So Quentin Kopp wants to run against to chat. After their talk, Agnos came into Art Agnos in 1991. Though Kopp's a my office and said, wonderingly, "He smart guy, he may be allowing political am- (Hearst) curses just like a normal person." bition to dumb him up. There was a time, It was clear that Agnos, the social LUMBERMAN Kopp once told me, "When I'd walk worker son of poor immigrants, held an in- through a wall to be mayor of San Fran- correct stereotype of the rich and power- cisco, I wanted it that bad." Sen. Kopp, ful. He thought a young man like Hearst, meet the wall. who after all grew up in the same '60s as Courtesy IBERP, If San Francisco were actually the town everyone else, would talk differently from 1960 FOLSOM ST. S.F. CA. 94 that exists in the minds of Herb Caen and people Agnos knows simply because of an (Between 15th & 16th Streets (415)621-3388 a few fossils on the Chamber of Com- accident of birth. of a merce, Kopp would have a great chance Agnos is a quick study. He learned that to unseat the mayor. Evidently, little has all people are more or less the same, that been learned in some quarters from the business is essential to San Francisco's Friend election of 1987, which proved conclusive- continued success and that the rich and ly that the real San Francisco has chang- powerful are sometimes better company ed a lot in 50 years. than the poor and disenfranchised. In his Tuesday column, Caen devoted a Art Agnos got it, but his ossified critics big helping of valuable herbiage to ex- didn't. Early on, they cast Agnos as the ruf- ploiting a not-very-unusual slip of the fian symbol of the teeming, multicolored Repromedia, Inc. tongue by Agnos. Campaigning in masses fighting to wrest San Francisco Chicago's Greek community for Mayor- from the back-room and boardroom elect Richard Daley, Agnos evidently said players who traditionally ran The City. Stellings he was supporting Daley for mayor of San When Agnos creamed Molinari, it was, in Separations Francisco. the minds of the old-timers, like the maids Market Stripping After noting Agnos' mistake, Caen, who and butlers taking over the mansion. 1700 Church Street Laser Scans usually does so much with so little, Since then, Agnos has changed - risk- Scitex San Franciscq CA 94131 belabored that minor gaffe for 20 more ing the alienation of his most doctrinaire 415-648-2404 lines, none of them very telling. lefty supporters - but his knee-jerk detrac- So what does Caen have against Agnos? tors haven't. If there's stasis in this town, 548 Fourth Street Strike One: Caen's pride still hasn't heal- the blame goes more to those who've dug San Francisco ed from its owner calling John Molinari "the in their heels against Agnos than to Agnos California 94107 next mayor of San Francisco" for so long. himself. 415-974-1052 Strike Two: Despite Caen's continuous After a decade of Dianne Feinstein's salvos, Agnos has not come crawling for regal posturing, Agnos came into office a reconciliation. Strike Three: Agnos in Ci- amid impossibly high expectations for real Warehouses: ty Hall is living refutation of Caen's kinder, action. He got off to a slow start and Montebello, Salt Lake City gentler, whiter fantasy vision of San damaged his image by not "taking charge" Berkeley, San Francisco Francisco. in a showy, media-friendly way. His new Dry Kilns, Edinburgh, IN The down-on-Agnos view that Kopp openness toward busines may have soften- hopes to ride in '91 exists primarily in ed his farthest-left support. But, overall, Caen's column and among some he's recouped and expanded more than downtown business executives who don't he's lost. 1MflC8ERDW001VIacBeath HARDWOOD vote in San Francisco. Agnos can turn out If anything, Agnos is in a potentially COMPANY enough votes from one block of Bernal stronger position today in the real San COMPANY Heights to neutralize every downtown Francisco than he was in November 1987. 2150 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 bigshot who opposes him. What about Kopp? It's easy to understand (415) 647-0782 FAX (415) 647-7766 It's puzzling that so few of his critics see his desire to get back to The City after a the major changes that Art Agnos has few years in Sacramento. Maybe he'd be undergone. In less than 16 months, he has interested in writing a newspaper column evolved from distrusting business ex- devoted to perpetuating a vision of a San ecutives to understanding their vital role in Francisco that, for better or worse, no San Francisco. He's made peace offerings, longer exists. but they've often been dismissed with Reprinted from S.F. Examiner, disdain. Friday, April 14, 1989

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May, 1989 Notebook Page 5 officer who purchased or found suspected Light Duty Officers It's In narcotics on the defendant, and the chemist who will confirm the narcotic Your status of the substance. A hearing often Promotional Opportunities times will last less than 30 minutes, com- Court pared to a trial that may last one to three days. At the conclusion of the hearing, the by Bill Fazio, Editor's Note: The following exchange of March 28, 1989 judge may sentence the defendant directly letters highlights changes in promotional Assistant District to state prison or modify the terms of pro- opportunities. Michael S. Hebel, Esq. Attorney bation to require additional conditions on Welfare Officer behalf of the defendant. February 3, 1989 San Francisco Police The M.T.R. Program One may be subject to a probation Officer's Association revocation by violating the terms of proba- Deputy Chief Willis Casey T.R. or Motion to Revoke Proba- tion, by failing to meet with the probation Dear Mr. Hebel: officer, or by committing a new crime. Administrator Bureau In regards to your letter of February 3, M . tion is a program instituted by the S.F. Police Department San Francisco District Attorney's Office Often times when the violation is a new 1989, "Light Duty Officers' Promotional crime, the District Attorney's Office will 850 Bryant Street, 5th Floor Opportunities," I am sending each perma- several years ago to better and more effi- San Francisco, CA 94103 ciently deal with the then growing (and now revoke probation based on the new of- nent light duty officer, whose name ap- fense, and later dismiss the underlying pears on the March 17, 1989 roster, a let- explosive) narcotic trade. RE: Light Duty Officers - At the Motion to Revoke Probation, the charge (the grounds for the probation ter regarding the Q35/Q50 examination. revocation). Such action does not give the Promotional Opportunities Enclosed is a copy of the letter. court hears evidence to determine if the defendant has violated the terms of his or defendant a "free ride." The defendant suf- fers the consequences of having his pro- Dear Chief Casey: Sincerely yours, her probation. There is no jury and the In May of 1988 the Department's Legal standard of proof required is much less bation revoked while the county saves the money and time of having a full blown trial Office issued an opinion that police of- Willis A'Casey than that required to sustain a conviction. ficers, presently in a permanent light duty The court may, in certain circumstances, and often having the defendant sentenced Deputy Chief of Police to no greater penalty than the probation position, are capable of promoting within Administration Bureau consider hearsay evidence. the Department. Is in my understanding An individual may be placed on proba- revocation itself. that you desire to delay putting out an in- tion for a first time offense or where there While it may apear that the defendant's formation bulletin on this issue until an an- are mitigating circumstances that would charges were dismissed, the reality of it is nouncement of examinations had been preclude the defendant from being sentenc- that the defendant is on his expedited way made. ed to state prison. to serve out the terms of sentence. I would urge you to put the information March 28, 1989 A grant of probation is a privilege and Probation is a privilege; when one bulletin out as soon as possible in that, the individual afforded such privilege often violates those terms, the privilege is "revok- failure to do so in a timely fashion, may Dear has terms and conditions attached. For ex- ed" and the sentence imposed. Probation prejudice the rights of these officers to seek I am writing to encourage you to begin ample, as a condition of probation, the is also a chance; a chance to change one's promotional opportunities. It is well known preparation for the Q35/Q50 examination defendant may be required to submit to criminal behavior, to get into a drug pro- within the Department that a Q-351Q-50 which is expected to be given in December narcotic testing, subjected to a warrantless gram, to obtain counseling. Like the horse examination will be given sometime bet- 1989. search, precluded from owning or possess- who can be led to water, the drinking is up ween October of 1989 and March of 1990. Recent court decisions reviewed by our ing weapons, or required to perform com- to the probationer. To those who benefit Already members of the Department, eligi- Legal Division state "disabled persons, in munity service. from probation society likewise benefits, to ble to promote, are preparing themselves general, and light duty officers, in par- In a typical hearing involving narcotics, those who violate the terms of probation for these examinations. To withhold the ticular, are entitled to the same promo- the district attorney will call the arresting go their just punishments. good news for the light duty officers is not tional opportunities as the other police in their best interest. employees." I urge the issuance of this bulletin in that At this point I am directing the Legal I have presently discussed this issue with Division to obtain a written City Attorney's several light duty officers who are under the opinion on promotional opportunities for Compliments impression that the Department will not limited duty officers. When the opinion is promote light duty officers based on an old received I will notify you of its contents. City Attorney's opinion. This is the com- My best wishes to you in your prepara- KANZAKI tion for the test. monly held belief amongst officers in a per- LOUNGE manent light duty capacity. O a f 1705 BUCHANAN/POST Sincerely, Sincerely, SAN FRANCISCO, CA Friend 94115 Willis A. Casey Deputy Chief of Police (415) 921-2525 Michael S. Hebel Welfare Officer Administration Bureau

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2 Satellites School Safety Patrol Week 6 TV Screens Jon Taylor, an eleven year old fifth-grader at Commodore Sloat Elementary School Not a Bad Seat in the House" and Karen Logan, a twelve year old eighth-grader at Notre Dame des Victoires Gram- mar School, received a proclamation from San Francisco Mayor Art Agnos declaring Open Noon to 2 AM Daily the week of May 8-12, 1989 as School Safety Patrol Week. At the presentation in the Mayor's office at City Hall are left to right: Karen Logan; 775-4287 San Francisco Police Commander Michael F. Lennon, Jr.; Jon Taylor; California State Automobile Association Vice President and General Manager James P. Molinelli and 2239 Polk at Green Mayor Agnos. The San Francisco School Safety Patrol's 66th Anniversary review was held Tues- day, May 9, 1989 at 12 noon in the Polo Field of Golden Gate Park. The San Francisco School Safety Patrol is sponsored by the San Francisco Police All Major Sporting Events Department, Parent-Teacher Association, Catholic Parent-Teacher groups and the California State Automobile Association (AAA). Page 6 Notebook May, 1989 How to Tell if You're Stressed Out and What to Do About It

RETIRED Only recently have consultants and psychologists begun to study work place tension in depth. They discovered the most trying professions are those involving danger and MEMBERS extreme pressure - or those that carry responsibility without control. The symptoms of stress have been found to range from frequent illness to nervous tics and mental COLUMN lapses. The most common tips for dealing with stress focus on relaxation, but sometimes the only answer is to fight back or walk away. \ ,J•/I I / 'J by Gino Marionetti & Mike Sugrue 10 Tough Jobs Warning Signs Ways to Cope Inner City High School Intestinal Distress Maintain a Sense of Humor Teacher Rapid Pulse Meditate Police Officer Frequent illness Get a Massage Retirement: It's your decision Miner Insomnia Exercise Regularly Air Traffic Controller Persistent Fatigue Eat More Sensibly by Gino Marionetti from the firm of Dean, Witter, Reynolds Medical Intern Irritability Limit Intake of Alcohol & who will advise you regarding: 1) current Stock Broker Nail Biting Caffeine hat Mike and I are trying to achieve tax laws, 2) early retirement, 3) IRA roll- Journalist Lack of Concentration Take Refuge in Family & W in our Retirement Seminars is to let over, 4) lump sum distribution, and 5) 5-10 Customer Service Com- Increase Use of Alcohol Friends you know the psychological and emotional year forward averaging. - plaint Dept. Worker & Drugs Stand Up to the Boss impact that takes place when one decides Set aside Sat., Sept. 16th, 1989 for our Waitress Hunger for Sweets Quit to retire. retirement seminar. I know it will be the Secretary In our seminars we attempt to assist you best $15.00 you have ever invested. Sources for the 10 Toughest Jobs: The National Institute of Stress. as to what type of retirement program you are best suited for; also a test is given as to whether you are suited for retirement. Planning is the key word for your retire- The Five Minute Hearing Test ment. People should start planning for their retirement in their 407s or 50's and at least The following quiz was field-tested on 71 older patients in five cities; audiograms were also run on them. Results showed five years prior to actually retiring. Some that those whose quiz scores indicated a need to see a physician were confirmed, on the audiogram, as having a heraing people plan :more for their two weeks vaca- impairment. tion than they do for their retirement. Mark the column that best describes the frequency with which you experience each situation or feeling below. The first question one should ask himself Almost Half the Occasion- is do I want to retire. Do not be influenced always time ally Never by your fellow officers saying, "Gee, I wish I were in your shoes, I would retire tomor- 1.I have a problem hearing over the telephone. row," or that other famous quote, 'Do you 2. I have trouble following the conversation when two or more people are realize that you're only working for twenty talking at the same time. five cents on the dollar?". 3. People complain that I turn the TV volume too high. 1 have to strain to understand conversations. The final decision to retire should be left 4. 5. I miss hearing some common sounds like the phone or doorbell ring. entirely up to you. In fact, if you are still 6. I have trouble hearing conversations in a noisy background such as a party. enjoying police work, why retire? If you're 7. 1 get confused about where sounds come from. undecided, what may occur is that retire- 8. I misunderstand some words in a sentence and need to ask people to repeat ment is not what you expected and you themselves. may find that your life has become disen- I especially have trouble understanding the speech of women and children. chanted and you may even wish you hadn't 9. 10. I have worked in noisy environments (assembly lines, jackhammers, jet retired. engines, etc.). Retirement can be rough! I feel that if you 11. I hear fine - if people just speak clearly. retire on a Friday, you should have 12. People get annoyed because I misunderstand what they say. something to do on Monday. You can con- 13. 1 misunderstand what others are saying and make inappropriate responses. sider the first three months of your retire- 14. I avoid social activities because I cannot hear well and fear I'll reply ment as the honeymoon period and the improperly. first year as the most critical. If you are one To be answered by a family mmber or friend: that feels when it rolls around that it will 15. Do you think this person has a hearing loss? take care of itself, you are in for a rude awakening. I personally feel that there are SCORING five ingredients that one must possess for To calculate your score, give yourself 3 points for every time you checked the "Almost always" column, 2 for every "Half a happy retirement and for enjoying the so- the time," 1 for every "Occasionally," and 0 for every "Never." If you have a blood relative who has a hearing loss, add another called golden years. They are: 1) be active, 3 points. Then total your points. 2) be stimulated, 3) be productive, 4) have The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery recommends the following: a purpose, and 5) like yourself. • 0 to 5 - Your hearing is fine. No action is required. • 6 to 9 - Suggest you see an ear-nose-and-throat (ENT) specialist. Our next seminar is scheduled for Satur- • 10 and above - Strongly recommend you see an ENT specialist. day, Sept. 16, 1989 and we have added three new speakers: Dept. Chief Stanley Copyright© 1988 by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., Washington, D.C. Cordes and Dr. James Maas who will en- Reprinted from Modern Maturity, April—May 1989 lighten you as to their problems with the enormous amount of freedom and inactivi- ty that they were facing and what they did to resolve it. These are two of the biggest PROMPT (415) 822.3178 items that you face in retirement. We will Econ Glass Co. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE also have as a speaker Mr. Donald P. 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Under the policy change two all flags to half-staff for a newspaper (415) 285-6006 police officers can be seen patroling this decades ago, officers could work another publisher in Sacramento. However I was troubled city's streets, sidewalks, malls, job, but for no more Than 20 hours a week. always under the impression the flag was parking lots, arenas and stadiums. They A total ban on officers working as securi- only lowered for public officials. are all in uniform and armed with Miami ty guards, a prohibition made because of Well that shows how much I know! police badges, radios, pistols and full of- liability concerns, was dropped five years However what I do know is "the depart- ficial powers to stop, search, chase, arrest ago. "The view was that, on balance, there ment heads" did not order the flags lowered and summon reinforcements. was a public safety enhancement to allow- even one inch, for the 47 sailors who died But most of them are not working for the ing offices to perform private security," Mr. in service of the flag, aboard U.S.S. Iowa. Police Department. They are working for Koehler said. No teletype was issued! private employers: stores, promoters, In Florida, Pat Cowart, a spokeswoman Nothing! PAND ICK banks, even individuals staging large par- for the National Life Insurance Company, So I ask this simple question: Where are CALIFORNIA, INC. ties at private homes. Some officers, in which owns St. Petersburg's Southside "the department heads shoved!" I can tell fact, earn more in this sideline work than Shopping Center, said her company is you they certainly are not stuck high in the 690 FOURTH STREET from their regular jobs. "very pleased with our hired police." air with- pride, or else "the department SAN FRANCISCO; CA 94107 And Miami is far from alone. All over the Despite patrols by two private guards, heads" would have seen the flags had not (415) 543-4433 country, the phenomenon of policemen each earning $7.15 an hour, shoplifting been lowered. moonlighting as private security officers is and robberies once occurred often in the Maybe "the department heads" were spreading, often organized and brokered 18-store center. Last fall, merchants con- shoved into the basement of the hall. It by police forces or unions. So new is all tributed to a special security fund and con- seems they noticed members were parking this that police groups are only now draf- tracted with city police at $22 an hour for in their assigned parking places. "The ting policy guidelines. an off-duty officer on Fridays and department heads" considered this an im- While the cities, the police, their unions Saturdays. portant issue, and immediately issued a and the private employers praise this Suddenly, crime decreased. In January, teletype message to all members in the development as bringing additional income merchants dropped the guards to hire an department. to police officers and approved security to off-duty police every day from 10 A.M. un- This makes me think. If a police officer worried communities at no public cost, til 10 P.M. was killed in the line of duty, would it be some experts are raising serious questions. Shoplifting is down, Ms. Cowart said, politically fashionable to lower the flags? UTAP PRINTING CO. INC. They wonder about the liability, ethics and and robberies no longer occur at the shop- Maybe not. equity of allowing, even encouraging, public ping center. The laundromat, once I would like "the department heads' to servants to provide enhanced security on- deserted after dark, now booms. "The come out of where they're shoved and read ly for private interests who can afford it. unarmed private guards don't really have this sentence. They also fear conflicts of interest for police authority to do anything," she said, "and Most of the station keepers had enough who are hired privately. the criminal knows that." The off duty pride to honor our service men, and Experts also see a continuation of the uniformed officer has another hidden ad- lowered the flags on their own, but it would growing privatization of security in vantage: on-duty buddies drop by, adding have been nice if "the department heads" American society with the development of to a police presence. 350 BRANNAN STREET would have had a little respect, or at least SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 private police force, many using former pro- According to Mary Colony, St, pretend that they do. (415) 974-6818 (Office) fessionals, for malls, corporations, Petersburgs off-duty police coordinator, an More articles on the interesting places (415) 387-7984 (Res.) buildings, even entire neighborhoods. average day sees a dozen off-duty that the department heads are shoved next (415) 974-5012 (FAX) These private forces, they note, are not assignments. The number is growing so month. bound by all of the regulations and civil fast she needs a larger job bulletin board. liberties concerns imposed on the public Some jobs are regular, such as police to protect both complaintant and McDonald's on Friday nights. Some are defendants. Yet by hiring off-duty city temporary. When an employee was mugg- T&T - police, these companies gain access to the ed leaving the St. Petersburg Times one re- Wiley's power of arrest and the mantle of official cent evening, the newspaper hired an off- TRANSMISSIONS authority that other agencies lack. duty officer and a patrol car (an extra $10 Charter Many cities like Miami and St. an hour) to patrol the lot from 6 P.M. until Automatic & Manual Petersburg now broker outside jobs, en- 2 A.M. , at a cost of $2,048 for eight days. /Complete Rebuilding Lines thusiastically matching private employer Some are short jobs. Two officers /Exchanging Specialized Service for with police officer, and charging a fee shepherded an oversize yacht from con- of Repalrs waffasq Co*tzecta Your Particular Needs struction yard to launching ramp. Four designed to cover the program's overhead. Motor Homes At least one police agency estimates a dozen kept order at a marathon. Foreign & Doinestl . 4 X 4's . Light Trucks- Front Wheel Drive Oranzo (Tom) Wiley $20,000 profit in a 12 month period. Some Not all requests cost money. When an One Day Service (In Most Cases) abortion clinic, fearing demonstrations, President Florida sheriff departments and state police Towing & Rentals Available have offered cut rates to compete with local called to hire an off-duty officer, it was police for private security jobs. assigned a regular patrol at no cost. Such While everyone agrees this expanding decisions are easy, officials say. 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Meeting called to order: 1500 hours Motion Donovan/2nd Gardner to con- Fundraising request for Supervisor A. Present: George Rosko, William Cog- Association. Mike addressed the Board on Alioto. No motion entertained. Fundrais- two issues: tribute $1,700 to Arrest Hunger's SFPD gan, Gary Fox, Mike Paulsen, Matthew vs. 49er Basketball Fundraiser that will ing request from Supervisor J.Gonzalez. Gardner, Cliff Java, Mike Conway, Ray A)Accepting the 18 Housing Police of- No motion entertained. Fundraising re- ficers as members of the SFPOA, and, take place on May 27, 1989, at 1930 Shine, Richard Alves, Henry Friedlander, hours, Kezar Pavilion. Motion passed quest from Supervisor B. Maher. No mo- Jerry Donovan, Roy Sullivan, Alex Fagan, B) Supplemental staffing to assist Mike unanimously. tion entertained. Fundraising request from Mike Keys, Paul Chignell, Steve Johnson Hebei with his workload. Committee to re-elect JoAnne Miller to the The Board was given several options Motion Donovan/2nd Paulsen to provide and Al Trigueiro. $500 to help subsidize Stephanie Bloesch's S.F. School Board. No motion entertained. Absent: Maloney, Ramlan concerning Housing Police officers' request: • Refuse membership request attendance to the 8th Annual National Excused: Cole, Doherty, Flippin Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service in Steve Johnson • Allow full membership President's Report Washington, D.C. on May 15, 1989. Mo- Secretary President Keys issued the oath of office • Allow 'Associate' membership to Richard Alves, appointing him represen- , • Contract our services tative for Headquarters Company. After much discussion, a motion 9. Dan Linehan (Southern) The following notations were then made Chignell/2nd Shine was made requesting SFPOA' 10. Phil Dito (Sex Crimes) by the President: our Welfare Officer to return next month 11. Ed Garcia (Northern) The Consent Decree Division is targeting with a By-Law amendment allowing the 18 COMMITTEES 12. Ted Schlink (Tac) either Nov./Dec. 1989 for the next Housing Police officers associate member- As of 4119189 Sergeant/Inspector promotional examina- ship rights at a reduced membership fee. INSURANCE COMMITTEE: tion. Our Federal Litigation Committee will The 'rights' would allow Housing Police * Chairman 1. * Steve Johnson (Chiefs Office) continue to monitor this progress. legal representation at all administrative 2. Heather Fong (Comm. Services) The SFPOA Memorandum of hearings (e.g. OCC/MCD/Police Commis- BLOOD BANK COMMITTEE: 3. Sandra Tong (Mission) Understanding Negotiating Team (Chair: sion). Motion carried unanimously. 1. * Tom Vigo (Robbery) 4. Alex Fagan (Narcotics) A. Trigueiro, Members: G. Delagnes, L. Mike Hebel's second concern was his 2. Gary Lemos (Sex Crimes), 5. Leroy Lindo (Comm. Services) Ratti, J. Smith, G. Rosko, K. Esposto, B. workload. President Keys had earlier ex- 3. Lillian Mattoch (Potrero) 6. Leon Loew (Central) Coggin, R. Parenti, S. Tong), will meet pressed his interest in ensuring POA' 4. Elizabeth Loew (Central) 7. Jim Cole (Retired) again with the Mayor's representatives in members 24-hour access to a professional 5. Bill Welch (Tac) 8. Dorothy Shurtleff (Potrero) a continuing effort to come to an agree- advisor(s) re: injury-related questions. Presi- 6. Jan McKay (Sex Crimes) 9. Al Melendez (Richmond) ment on benefits/working conditions. dent Keys suggested that Mike Hebei ob- 7. Bob Mahoney (Photo Lab) 10. George Rosko (Central) President Keys has been meeting with tain the services of a paralegal to assist in 8. Steve Ortiz (Community Services) the Department's Administration on two handling the 122 cases he presently has 9. Roy Sullivan (Fraud) LABOR RELATIONS COMMITTEE: important issues: and return next month with a report on his 1. Trigueiro (Crime. Prevention) 1. 4/10 plan at Potrero Station, and, progress. BUILDING COMMITTEE: 2. Ron Parenti (Northern) 2. Renewing the list of officers who COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. * Mark Hurley (Muni) 3. Larry Ratti (Mission) would like to work off-duty jobs under the President Keys has established a new 2. Layne Amiot (Mission) 4. Ken Esposto (Central) auspices of lOB of the Administrative "Police Services Committee" the function 3. Gary Lemos (Sex Crimes) 5. George Kosko (Central) Code. The Special Law Enforcement Ser- of which will be to improve community 4., Rich Alves (SOB) 6. Bill Coggan (Potrero) vices (SLES) Office will regulate assign- contacts, reinstitute the Police Family Pic- 5. Dave Oberhoffer (Mission) 7. Jeff Smith (Southern) ment of officers of various job opportunities nic and sponsor a POA Golf Tournament. 6. Gary Fox (Mission) 8. Gary Delagnes (Tac) and will review, biweekly, the earnings of Gary Delagnes will chair the committee. 7. Henry Friedlander (Comm. Services) 9. Sandra Tong (Mission) all so that officers will be called for work Motions: 8. Alex Fagan (Narcotics) 10. Jerry Donovan (Tac) based on their SLES earnings in ascending Motion Johnson/2nd Fagan to approve 11. Ed Browne (Mission) order. the Community Service Committee as ap- COMMUNITY SERVICES President Keys then appointed his com- pointed by President Keys. Unanimous COMMITTEE: LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: mitee chairpersons and members (see vote for adoption: 1. Huegle (Sex Crimes) 1. *Paul Chignell (Mayor's Office) addendum). Motion Chignell/2nd Donovan to ap- 2. Willie Frazier (Police Commission) 2. John Goldberg (Northern) Vice President's Report prove the Insurance Committee, etc. 3. Mary Petrie (Community Services) 3. George Rosko (Central) VIP Paul Chignell announced that Unanimous vote for adoption. 4. Mike Mahoney (Potrero) 4. Bill Coggan (Potrero) grievance procedures concerning Motion Johnson/2nd 'Gardner to ap- 5. John Goldberg (Northern) 5. Tom Donohoe (Auto) Candlestick Park/Giants overtime detail are prove the Legislative Committee, etc. 6. Phil Dito (Sex Crimes) 6. Mike Paulsen (Northern) in place and available for anyone who has Unanimous vote for adoption. 7. Mike Hebei (Juvenile) 7. Leroy Lindo (Comm. Services) concerns over this regard. Contact your Motion Johnson/2nd Gardner to appoint 8. Cliff Java (Ingleside) 8. Roy Sullivan (Fraud) representative if you have cause and wish Tom Flippin as Editor of the SFPOA 9. Henry Friedlander (Comm. Services) 9. Linda Wittcop (Park) to file. Approximately 30-40 grievances Notebook publication. Unanimous vote for 10. Don Woolard (Tac) 10. Leanora Militello (Potrero) have already been processed. adoption. 11. Lindsey Suslow (Taraval) 11. Lon Ramlan (Richmond) Treasurer's Report Motion Chignell/2nd Fagan to appoint 12. George Pohley (SOB) 12. Alex Fagan (Narcotics) Treasurer Al Trigueiro is currently Michael Hebei as Parliamentarian. Ayes: 13. Dan Gardner (Northern) 13. Ry Benson (Comm. Relations) overseeing M.O.U. negotiations, budget Rosko, Coggan, Fog, Paulsen, Gardner, 14. Ross Laflin (Southern) 14. Dan Linehan (Hondas) discussions , with the Mayor's represen- Java, Shine, Donovan, Friedlander, Alves, tatives and is in the process of conducting Fagan, Sullivan, Johnson, Trigueiro, COPS. COMMITTEE: POLICE SERVICES COMMITTEE: a full audit of Association finances. Chignell, Keys. No: Conway. 1. *Pete Maloney (Southern) 1. * Gary Delagnes (Tac) The Treasurer will be issuing summary Motion Conway/2nd Paulsen to host 36 2. Roy Sullivan (Fraud) 2. Bob DelTorre (Tac) progress bulletins on all of these matters members of the South Wales Police Rugby 3. Mike Conway (Taraval) 3. Leroy Lindo (Comm. Services) - and will also arrange to have the POA Team in conjunction with the SFFD for 4. Paul Chignell (Mayor's Office) 4. Martin Sacco (Southern) solicitor present at the Board Meeting in $1,000. Unanimous vote for adoption. 5. Linda Wittcop (Park) 5. Ross Laflin (Southern) May for discussion of our variety show Motion Shine/2nd Chignell to appoint 6. Henry Friedlander (Comm. Services) 6. Joe McKenna (Tac) contract. Motion: Chignell/2nd Coggin to Michael Hebei as SFPOA Welfare Officer. 7. Dan Linehan (Hondas) 7. Bob Geary (Central) accept Treasurer's Report. Passed Unanimous. 8. Tom DelTorre (Comm. Services) unanimously. Motion Shine/2nd Fox to appoint FEDERAL LITIGATION 9. Ron Parenti (Northern) Secretary's Report stewards at the following units to serve at COMMITTEE: 10. Jeff Smith (Southern) Secretary Johnson provided each the leisure of the President in a non-voting * 1. John Willett (Mounted) 11. Lillian Mattoch (Potrero) position: representative with binders, for both their 2. Roy Sullivan (Fraud) 12. John Currie (SOB Task) personal use and for placement within their Central - Frank Machi 3. Mickey Griffin (Vice) respective units. These binders will contain Mission - Larry Barsetti 4. Valerie Agard (Mission) PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE: all future agendas, minutes and Northern - John Goldberg 5. Mike Paulsen (Northern) 1. * Tom Flippin (Muni) miscellaneous informational papers. Mo- SOB/Task Force - Jim Drago 6. Larry Ratti (Mission) 2. Bob Rogers (Taraval) tion/Trigueiro, 2nd/Coggin to accept Motion passed unanimously. 7. Morris Tabak (Taraval) 3. Dennis Bianchi (Legal) Secretary's Report. Passed unanimously. Motion Shine/2nd Rosko to provide 8. Ed Garcia (Northern) 4. Dave Herman (Northern) Welfare Officer's Report $250 to help offset costs of the NAPCRO 9. Alex Fagan (Narcotics) 5. Gary Delagnes (Tac) Mike Hebei was nominated and, after (Police Community Relations Convention) 10. George Rosko (Central) 6. Lois Perillo (Mission) Board approval, appointed to continue in sponsored by the SFPD in June/89. Mo- 11. Lou Calabro (Property Control) 7. Pete Maloney (Southern) tion passed unanimously. 12. Jim Deigrian (Central) 8. Paul Chignell (Mayor's Office) Motion Johnson/2nd Shine to purchase 13. Sherman Ackerson (Central) 9. Duane Collins (Hondas) 2 tickets to a fundraising reception for 14. Gary Fox (Mission) 10. Ray Shine (Solos) Assemblyman John Burton. Yes: Coggan, 15. Anna Brown (Backgrounds) twn rlm^ & Fox, Paulsen, Gardner, Shine, Donovan, 16. Matt Gardner (Park) UNIFORM & SAFETY Friedlander, Johnson. No: Rosko, Java, 17. Lon Ramlan (Richmond) COMMITTEE: PATIO Conway, Alves, Trigueiro, 'Keys. Motion eRESTAU RANT 18. Leanna Dawydiak (Peronnel) 1 * Dave Herman (Northern) passed. 19. Lillian Mattoch (Potrero) 2. Mike Mahoney (Mission) 621-2566 Motion Paulsen/2nd Shine to donate 20. Jim Drago (SOB Task) 3. Rich Alves (SOB) $300 to Assemblyman Richard Floyd for 21. Pete Maloney (Southern) 4. Vince Catanzaro (Mission) a fundraising event. Yes: Coggan, Fox, 5. Jerry Donovan (Hondas) Lyle Webster Paulsen, Gardner, Shine, Donovan, GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE: 6. Marta McDowell (Mission) - Carol Hartley Friedlander, Alves, Johnson, Trigueiro, 1. * Paul Chignell (Mayor's Office) 7. Belinda Kerr (Park) Keys. No: Rosko, Java, Conway. Motion Keith D. Ripley 2. Pete Maloney (Southern) 8. Don Woolard (Tac) passed. 3. Sherman Ackerson (Central) 9. Ed Garcia (Northern) Motion Friedlander/2nd Java to con- 4. Mike Lewis (GTF) 10. Pauline Hnatow (Northern) tribute $250 to a fundraising event for 558 Castro Street 5. Valerie Agard (Mission) 11. Leanora Militello (Potrero) Supervisor Harry Britt. Yes: Friedlander, 6. Ray Shine (Solos) 12. Joe Mayers (Police Range) San Francisco Java. No. Rosko, Coggan, Fox, Paulsen, 7. Matt Gardner (Park) 13. Roger Weaver (Potrero) Gardner, Conway; Donovan, Alves, 8. Jerry Doherty (3-Wheelers) 14. Al Horn (Northern)

May, 1989 Note1"I Page 9 703 Annual Election 579.64 hip, (there goes the OK corral!) and there H.J. Cane & Sons printing Right Here are bills banning probation, parole, good Treasurer s 705A Awards/Donations (S.A.) 1,200.00 time credit, ice cream cones or candy bars $100.00 Honorarium given to all Direc- In River City for violators of gun laws. Repor . tors who served during 1988. Well, I think you get the picture. It seems 725 Equipment Purchase: 173.60 the legislature is now doing with a San Francisco Police Officers Association Pitney Bowes Corp. postage meter by Bill Hemby, Monthly Financial Statement vengeance, what has been attempted but March 1989 771 Mailing 1,898.68 COPS Legislative failed each year. That is, make it tougher Postmaster 1,525.00 Advocate for the bad guys to get these nasty little Income: Federal Exp. 43.00 Dues - Active $46,625.90 guns. Will it stop crime? Sparkies Del. 450.48 Probably not. Will it slow down the bad Dues - Retired 109.50 Credit [119.80] Notebook 100.00 guys? Probably not. Will it help? Yes. Misc Income 208000 772 Public Relations 467.22 Anytime you can keep one of these Cal Homicide Inv 100.00 Legislature On a weapons out of the hands of a nut or $48,915.40 Judge Pajalich Tn. 350.00 criminal, it's going to help! Robert Barry 33.60 Rampage Disbursements: Robert Barry 101.55 On another subject: Hey! Wouldn't you 701 Accounting 1,352.00 Castro Flower Shop 73.49 like to have been the one to have found 703 Annual Election 579.64 AAA Flag Co 5858 f ever there was a single issue to ignite Sonoma County killer Ramon Salcido. Like 705A Awards/Donations (S.A.) 1,200.00 Credit [250.00] Ithe fires of political reactionism, semi- in a dark alley in San Francisco? 723 Dues Collection 198.12 773 Rent 1,872.00 automatic weapons comes close to rank- One interesting irony of these debates is 725 Equipment Purchase 173.60 System Parking 300.00 ing at the top. At last count there are about the role reversal. Normally, it is the 728 Equipment Rental 28.22 Sumitomo Bank 4,372.00 50 bills that deal directly or indirectly with Republicans who push to increase 730 Expense Acct. (Pres.) 400.00 Rent Credit [2800.00] these weapons. penalties and the Democrats who are 753 Janitorial 490.00 782 Administrative Expense 228.35 I won't bore you with the numbers or cautious in voting for them. With the gun 771 Mailing 1 89868 text. God forbid! I think Fve sat through issues, the Democrats are pushing for the 467:22 Clerk Muni. Court 20.00 772 Public Relations Custom Coffee 156.15 enough committee hearings on this topic increases with the Republicans voting no. 773 Rent 1,872 I have even seen the NRA siding with the 776 Salaries . Office 7:924:91 Allen Press Clip. 33.00 to register as a NRA expert. Boiling it down 777 Salaries - Executive 9,569.26 S.F. Newspaper 19.20 to its common denominator, we have a ACLU in some of the debates! What's that 781 Supplies - Office 507.81 728A Administrative Exp. Supp 118.14 gaggle of bills that ban so called military old adage? "Politics makes strange 782 Administrative Expenses 228.35 Butler Uniform Patches 106.50 type semi-automatics; that increase bedfellows"? 782A Admin. Exp. UPS 11.64 penalties for carrying and using them, (on I have to hand it to Assemblyman John Supplemental 118.41 792 Utilities 2,065.53 someone else), that increase penalties for Burton (D) San Francisco. As chairman of 785 Fed. Payroll Tax 9,822.17 AT&T 10.06 carrying any concealable firearm, (Most of the Committee on Public Safety, he is in 787 State Payroll Tax 1,490.56 Pac Bell 321.73 the new bills make it a wobbler); that set the hot seat over every crime bill introduc- Less Withholding [5,083.63] AT&T 354.28 up 800 telephone numbers to establish ed, and to his credit, each bill has received 792 Utilities 2,065.53 Pac Bell 521.39 who is buying them, (however, one point a hearing and most have gone out of -his 6,450.60 795 Employee Benefits PG&E 332.45 made was, if you ban them, how can they committee. 796 Retirement President 273.34 Golden Gate Disp. 143.12 798 Property Tax 3,914.64 Peanuts Answering 120.00 still buy them?) 730 Health Svc/Retirement 1,872.12 Sonitrol 253.50 There are bills that increase penalties for illegal transferring, selling, giving away, 830A Health Svcs. Expenses 845 Labor Relations [525.37] 835 Insurance 1,341.03 Dan Linehan (½ Hallinan) talking about, or having a wet dream over 50 First Street 845 Labor Relations [525.37] concealable firearms. There are bills that SF., CA 94105 850 Labor Relations 316.30 850 Labor Relations 316.30' increase penalties for sawed off shotguns, (415) 882-4411 860 Screening 1,046.40 Holiday Inn (Seminar) 175.00 Dan Linehan 61.05 machineguns, silencers, magazines of 10 X 860A Screening . Supplemental 2,438.31 or more rounds, multiple barrel guns, tanks SAN FRANCISCO 860B Seal Beach 12.50 Robert Barry 20.00 Robert Barry 2.25 and armored personnel carriers. There are 861 Bley Retainer 5,600.00 bills that require firearm safety training cer- 863 Publication 3,398.57 Robert Barry 58.00 £?Lty!gym-' 870 COPS 1,000.00 860 Screening 1,046.60 tificates and that establish a central com- 870A COPS - Expenses 10.50 Robert Barry 9.50 puter list of unsavory characters who can't 872 Life Insurance (Member) 2,086.20 Robert Barry 5.00 buy weapons; that make it more difficult Roger W. D'Oriofrio 880 Stress 114.59 Bley & Bley 53.30 for nuts (not gun nuts mind you), to buy Proprietor/Director 895 Sports. - 1,000.00 CB&M: 508.80 Weapons; there are bills that prohibit rifles 897 Will Program [130.00] and shotguns designed to be fired from-the McQuaid, Bedford 1,010.00 4J%J.J,J.JJ. (Donnelly/Barry) Richard Shikman 1,031.15 Cash spent over receipts $16,644.54 (Rivero) Richard Shikman 397.16 Cash at beginning of period General Account 30,247.42 880 Stress 114.59 FANTASTIC. Merrill Lynch 67,000.00 AT&T 49.59 Peanuts 65.00 $97,247.42 895 Sports 1,000.00 Dennis Gustafson 500.00 Ending cash balance Oxnard Convention 500.00 FRENCH. General Account 13,602.88 (Olympics) Merrill Lynch 67000.00 $80,602.88 French Health Plan offers convenience. The Abbreviated Supplemental Financial State- ment listed below further explains the Contractors breakdown of accounts that are not Low costs. And the highest quality self-explanatory. March 1989 Financial Statement School doctors. And, because we're dedicated to (Supplemental) of California Income: 00 Notebook 100.00 personal care, you'll find it's easy to get The revenues for the Notebook are substantially less for the month of March due to a change 353 Bayshore Boulevard all the health care you will ever need. in advertisers. San Francisco, CA 94124 Misc. Income 2,080.00 Mon.-Thurs. 2-8 p.m. Cash received from the Misc. Fund is ac- Without a long wait for an appointment, cumulated from the P.0.A.'s Merrill Lynch Ins. 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These photos were submitted by Joe Reilly, formerly of Co. H, SFPD and now a sergeant with the S.F. Airport Police. Thanks for the memories, Joe. It's not too soon to be thinking about this year's event.

Off to the races

A grand slam?

And now, the Toddler Division.

Chief, how could you?

No wonder dinner was late.

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1420 Carroll Ave. Bayside Cafe San Francisco, CA 94124 Rick & Suzanne Herrero 2600 Bayshore Blvd. (415) 822-3430 THANK THE S.F.RD. San Francisco, CA 239-7711 FOR A JOB WELL DONE! May, 1989 Notebook Page 11 abatement programs, narcotic education, result of years of operating without an Safety anti-pursesnatching details by units, etc.) MOU, an easy way for the City to save In addition, the committee voted more money citing this situation. YOU NGWOO Column unanimously (6-0 to recommend to the So far, the second year in a row, the 2325 Third Street, Room 426 Chief anc the Commission that a Lifesav- department will have no money to replace San Francisco, CA 94107 ing Award by Dave Herman, Chairman be established and that ribbons equipment through normal wear and only (415) 558-9005 Uniform & Safety Committee and certificate signifying heroic efforts emergency replacement will be allowed. leading to the saving of lives be presented I suggest you document any and all in- to deserving officers. nThursday, April 13, 1989 the cidents where equipment is damaged dur- 2. Ødepartment's Uniform & Safety Breakfront Holsters for Female ing the course of your duties and contact Equipment Committee met. Officers - At the request of Officer Den- me as soon as possible if you receive The following members were present: nis Bonnel, assigned to the Police Range, adverse comments about your uniform DIRT CHEAP TRAVEL Representing the Department, Deputy the committee considered the recommen- appearance. Vacation/Business Travel dation that our department purchase Just in case you're thinking of purchas- Chief Willis Casey, Chairman, Deputy 3850 23rd St. • San Francisco Chief John Jordan and Deputy Chief Frank "reverse kant holster" (breakfront) with ex- ing your own replacement items (silly you), Reed, POA representatives Dave Herman, tended shanks to accommodate both male here's a quick check-off of current prices 415-824-2550 Ed Garcia and Pauline Hnatow. and female officers who experience difficul- at Butlers Uniforms: spend it there, not getting there ty drawing their service revolver from the Below were the items on Agenda for holsters presently issued to all officers. Uniform Pants consideration. $109.00 The committee recommends that the Long Sleeve Shirt $69.95 1. Unit and Lifesaving Awards - Range, through the Planning Division, pur- Short Sleeve Shirt $61.95 Several months ago, the committee receiv- chase 5 or 6 of the reverse kant holsters Bates Shoes ed a request from then-Commissioner $79.95 to send to the district stations for evalua- Uniform Hat $49.95 Gayle Orr-Smith to consider the possibili- tion by interested members, and a report Heavy Jacket $169.00 ty of extending our award program to in- to this committee at the next meeting. Ike Jacket $174.95 clude Unit Awards. Also during the same 3. Uniform Specifications - At the time period, members of the Medal of April 14, 1988 meeting of the Uniform and 9mm Handguns Valor Screening Committee discovered Safety Equipment Committee, it was The department is continuing to test that some incidents, while heroic on the unanimously agreed that the uniform pants various brands of 9mm handguns and held part of the officer and which often lead to and shirts would be of the 19 oz. serge its second test shoot on April 18th at the BUSINESS the saving of lives, did not constitute life material formerly used (pre-Democratic Police Range. The sub-committee chaired threatening situations, and therefore do not Convention). However, because of a con- by Deputy Chief Reed will be meeting again qualify for existing awards. It was sug- tinuation of the budgetary constraint gover- soon, and I will report to you on the results gested that a Lifesaving Award be TIMES,, ning the issuance of new uniforms, the of that session. established to officially recognize these committee recommends that the depart- heroic deeds. ment continue to specify the current Committee Members The Planning Division surveyed 18 large As Chairman, I want every member to 4., r uniform material as regulation. UIIL UpQ1 LIllel I L LI ILUUI4.-. IUUL .. LI ie L1 IILU ru I.JW LII ILI ILIV. -, +- rnorni,orz and States and found that several departments 4. Semi-Automatic Weapon Policy the commitee meetings (which I will an- 325 FIFTH STREET give an award for outstanding unit team- Committee Report - Deputy Chief Frank nounce). Here is a list of the Committee SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94107 work. There are various criterion for the Reed, Chair of the subcommittee which will and its present members. 415.777.9355 awards but basically the award recognizes address the many questions which must be outstanding performance by an entire unit. answered prior to establishing a policy Dave Herman, chairman Officer Michael Sullivan of the Planning regarding the authorization to carry semi- Mike Mahoney, Co. D Division presented a display of possible rib- automatic weapons, gave an update of the Rich Alves, SOB bons and certificates for consideration by status of the study. Vince Catanzaro, Co. D the committee. On Related Issues Jerry Donovan, Hondas ,, , The committee voted 5-1 in favor of As far as uniform replacements are con- Marta McDowell, Co. D recommending to the Chief and the Com- cerned, the city cut $650,000 from the Belinda Kerr, Co. F such mission that approval be granted to police budget to replace worn uniforms, Don Woolard, TAC establish Unit Awards, and to allow the and informed the POA that they were not Ed Garcia, Co. E IVa V wearing of ribbons and presenting of cer- obligated to replace said uniforms because Pauline Hnatow, Co. E tificates, plaques, etc., to signify outstan- that is a contractural agreement usually Lee Militello, Co. C business ding team efforts and achievements by part of an MOU and since we have none Joe Mayer, Range department units. (e.g., Planning Division's with the city, an item such as this would Roger Weaver, Co. C efforts in the passage of Prop A, Robbery be ignored. This particular problem is a Al Horn, Co. E the kids' agitators at the Salvadoran Demonstration. Wdre working on a new draft of the form general store George Alinq President of the Los so officers can respond in writing which 1 rhode island St. Angeles Police Department P.O.A. regarding conforms to L-1 guide lines and protects san francisco, ca 94103 an article which appeared in our local paper the officer alsa which gave his Department negative press, I've met with the following during the (415) 431-1703 and it wasrft his Department involved in the month of April: Supervisors Hsieh, incident. Hallinan, Hongisto, Gonzales, Maher, Jim Eason for the backing he gave us on Deputy Mayor in charge of Public Safety his talk show at KGO Radio which brought Gale Orr-Smith (a former Detroit Police Of- about the 1-fold The Line" banner displayed ficer), District Attorney Arlo Smith, Budget in the windows at the P.O.A. Director (for the Mayor) Carol Wilkins. Jim Gabbert of TV Station Channel 20 Attended the C.O.P.S. meeting and thanking him for airing a segment called Secretaries Day reception. "Too Much Force" which showed what the Meetings with the City over the M.O.U. police have to put up with at demon- are moving along; well keep you posted. strations. By-Law revisions are also continuing. JoAnne Miller of the S.E School Board A thank you to Supervisor Hongisto for telling her the Association did not like her defending us against the wild accusations wild accusations made on the TV Show made by JoAnne Miller on the TV talk show. FROM THE People Are Talking She said the police are ARCH! T E C T S doing nothing about the gang problem. To the person who wrote me regarding To the West County Times, a newspaper only taking care of Potrero Station and get- PRESIDENT put out in Contra Costa County. A rebut- ting them on the 4-10 plan and not the rest MARK BRAND, AlA tal to their article on how wrong we were of the stations. Potrerds the next station to use an officer posing as a media person to go on the 4-10 plan. No one else will get ach month I will try to put out a short 143 EUREKA STREET E column of items of information which to film a demonstration. the 4-10 until they do. Need I say more. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114 you may not be aware of. Sheriff Dick Michaelsen, Sheriff of As many of you know I've met with 415 • 626 • 9285 First, I haverft had a chance to thank Sonoma County, whom many of us know various people regarding the budget, and everyone who supported me in this elec- personally, on how well the S.O. handled Fm trying to obtain the necessary tools you tion victory. To say I was surprised by the the Salcido incident. need to do the job Its still too early to tell results would be an understatement, but I All local Supervisors regarding not giv- the outcome but, rest assured, you men do thank you and appreciate your support ing donations/contributions requested at and women of patrol are the front line. You AL GRAF Those of you who did not support me, I the April Board meeting. are the people in the trenches doing the dir- hope I can earn your confidence and sup- Meet and Confers: ty work and working the various shifts. It BAIL BONDS port during my term in office. Crowd Control: Had the Meet and Con- should be the main goal of the department THE BONDSMAN WITH A HEAR I would also like to thank Joe Zamagni, fer over the policy and procedures - more to always keep the morale up in the patrol Reagan Howe, Mike Mahoney, Len Becker, to be scheduled. force by giving you the proper working con- CALL Don West, Jim Parashis and all who helped Overtime Department agreed to open up ditions and tools to do the job you're ex- AL0RLEN put on and came to the dinner thrown by all overtime monies, etc. and keep a runn- pected to perform. As long as I have this 621- Potrero Station for my election as presi- ing total of who gets what so it will be office I will always try to obtain those things GRAF dent. I had a great time spread equally. Lt. Robinson will have a to make your job easier and more pleasant MILLIE Letters Sent to: form out shortly on how to apply for Hold the line! DUCKSON Wendy Nelder and Tom Hsieh thanking various overtime details. them for the pro-police stance taken at the Candlestick Park remains a problem and 859 BRYANT ST. Board of Supervisors meeting Chief Jordan will have to be grieved on an individual * Courtesy * SAN FRANCISCO 94103 had to appear at over the Salvadoran basis. Paul is handling via your rep. Chief DALY CITY: 991-4091 Demonstration. will be very, very busy in the months to ** of a ** Art Agnos for backing the Chief and the come over this issue. Friend * REDWOOD CITY: 368-2353 Department over actions taken against the O.C.C.on the members response form: * Page 12 Notebook May, 1989 Back To The 'Po Health Service Report by the Potrero Station and Staff Transco by Jim Deignan, Co. A that you want your contribution to be pre- On Monday, April 3rd, Captain John C. Health Service System Representative tax and you will receive the net savings in TransmiSsion Gleeson returned to Potrero Station after your pay check. a three (3) month "Tour of Duty" at the This month is open enrollment for H.S.S. rates will be increasing approx- 3355 17th St. F.B.I. Academy in Washington, D.C., (S- members of the Health Service System. imately 15% for all health plans. In addi- P-E-L-L-E-D "Vacation"). In Captain Members of the H.S.S. will be receiving SF, CA 94110 tion some co-payments will increase so be Gleeson's words, "It was anything but a open enrollment packets describing sure and compare plans and read the in- 626-4628 vacation: Potrero seems mild in com- benefits and rates for each plan. The enroll- formational packets provided you, keeping parison to what you go through there." ment period begins May 1, 1989 and con- in mind the changes in co-payments and cludes May 31, 1989. You will also receive The Captain was glad to be back, as you deductibles. could see by the big smile on his face all information from Colonial Life Insurance day. Now, you would think that the staff Company regarding the available Dental The H.S.S. has voted unanimously to might have a Welcoming Home Party, Plans and a Disability Plan through the IRS terminate our contract with Paid Prescrip- cake, card or something right??? 125 Plan. Look for posters at yoUr local tion Drug Program. We have elected to A. WRONG??? Evil minds were at work here, Stations or Details telling you when the contract with Pharmaceutical Card the staff just went about their usual Colonial Rep. will be available to help you. Systems Inc., better known as P.C.S. We business (whatever that is!!) but did say, More on the IRS 125 Plan - Just a believe our new provider will be able to AAA GENERAL "Nice to see ya, Captain." Toward the end reminder: You do not have to subscribe to maintain and improve services to our of the day, the smile had somewhat faded any insurance plan to take advantage of members, while implementing cost contain- ROOFING CO. and Captain Gleeson went through his the IRS 125 Pre-Tax savings. All you have ment factors that hopefully will lower our LICENSE #510881 routine of the day and then went home, to do is sign the election form indicating drug experience cost. probably thinking, "Well, maybe they will FREE ESTIMATE at least have a card on my desk tomorrow." But come Tuesday morning, no card (415) 285-0855: FAX sigh.....!!!! Now it's about 1400 hours and Black and White Cops (415) 641-8118: San Francisco the Capain is trying to go to lunch as the (415) 579-5971: San Mateo Captain's Secretary (Dyan Hiross) informs by Paul Chignell, Vice-President tacking state legislators, county super- (800) 255-8118: Toll Free him that one of the staff members (Off. J. visors, but they take great pains to "sup- D. Hicks) needs an emergency meeting Working as a police officer in one of the port the Chief" as if that support is deserv- 1640 Jerrold Avenue with him and could he hold off on lunch most liberal cities in the United States is ed and disregarding the fact that in police San Francisco, CA 94124 until she went to find him, now the Cap- a difficult chore. Police officers are by agencies the "chiefs" are just as blatantly tain began to get a little suspicious due to nature conservative politically and having political. the fact that for the next 20 minutes to observe and hear progressive ideas can Rude Awakening everytime he spotted Officer Hicks and at- be a problem. Some officers handle it bet- The black and white cops have had a tempted to get his attention, Officer Hicks ter than others, but some lash out and pro- number of surprises when some of the would dash out the back door or run out mote their right to conservative views but economic and rights issues have emerged the front door while Officer Joe Vigil would do so without the respect that all of us and been voted on by the politicians. The cover for him keeping the Captain in con- should have for people with opposing first lesson for many of them was some 13 versation. Finally, (20 minutes later) the views. years ago when rank and file police "WELCOME HOME" Party for Captain Black & White Cops organizations throughout the state of SAN FRANCISCO Gleeson took place in true Potrero Station Some of our members see the world in California decided to do something about fashion as the "Singing Telegram" person black and white terms - on their terms or procedural due process violations by Chiefs MOUNTAIN SPRINGS arrived with balloons and presented a bot- none at all. It is almost as if there is not of Police, County Sheriffs and their agents. tle of "KORBEL" Champagne to the Cap- another world out there and that if you The fact that cops could not get a fair WATER CO. tain while singing "WELCOME BACK, don't believe in the death penalty, in the shake when they were under investigation JACK!!!!" as the staff presented the Cap- right to own any assault weapon available, resulted in the introduction of the Pro- tain with a huge strawberry and whipeream then you are despicable and not worthy of cedural Officers' Bill of Rights Act as state cake. That day the Captain went home consideration. Don't get me wrong - I legislation. But a rude awakening occured with a smile as wide as the grill on his car. believe in the death penalty but would ban in both houses of the California legislature. 895 INNES AVENUE, WELCOME HOME most assault weapons. But myconcern is Virtually every Chief of Police, every Coun- SAN FRANCISCO 94124 CAPTAIN GLEESON!!!!!!!!! that the toleration of another point of view, ty Sheriff in the State of California wrote (415) 821-3444 Also ending "A Tour of Duty" in the the fact that there may be a difference of letters to their assembly member and state warzone opinion does not enter the picture with senator urging defeat of the Police Bill of some of our members. Rights. Virtually every Republican We want to thank Captain Robert Fife Defenders of the Administration for his time and energy in putting up with lawmaker opposed the bill stating that cops It is most interesting that the most were not entitled to these rights, that the us for three months. He made the loss of outspoken opponents of the political Captain Gleeson bearable and not only did entire police discipline system would break system and liberal politicians often do not down if cops were given these rights. Police an excellent job running this Station and have the same philosophy attacking "politi- District but became friends with all he officers were outraged when they found AMKO cians" when it comes to criticism of politi- that their conservative allies in the encountered. cians in our midst, the politicians of the Ad- THANK YOU, CAPTAIN FIFE!!! Republican party did not want to give them CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. ministration of the San Francisco Police the same rights that common criminals Department. People are not appointed have. Lo and behold, liberal legislators Chiefs, Deputy Chiefs and Commanders were almost unanimously promoting the SOUTH solely because they are doing a good job 1265 Thomas Ave. bill and voting for it. PAII{ or deserve the job. They are politicians Time and time again in the legislature, San Francisco, CA 94124 themselves, working the political system to police association leaders found that the (415) 822-6120 obtain high paid positions in exempt jobs liberals were consistently voting for police 59 outside of civil service. But they are the un- (415) 822-6121 CAF1 rights, consistently voting for benefits and touchables never criticized for failing to the conservatives were opposing them. Between Bryant and Brannan speak out on police issues such as the con- and Second and Third Streets Local Politics sent decree or budget cuts or unfair policies (415) 495-7275 The San Francisco Police Officers' Harry K. S. Byun, President that impact the rank and file cop. The Association knew of this phenomenon black and white cops have a field day at- io8 South Park, San Francisco, since the mid 1960s. When police retir- meat and pay issues were put on the ballot, in every election the liberal areas of the City San Francisco Truck Repair voted for the police and the conservative 4040 3rd Street areas such as Pacific Heights, the Sunset San FranciscQ CA 94124 district and others voted the police benefits 648-6185 down. This was illustrated in the 1974 f3ERONIO retirement change, the 1982 votes for time and one-half as well as night differential, the 1986 pay formula change that brought total retroactivity to police salaries and Lumber others. In addition, conservative politicians such as former Supervisor Quentin L. Kopp often opposed our pay enhancements. Company San Francisco Future Issues It is important that the POA in represen- Mechanical ting our membership not portray special in- terest groups, politicians and administra- 1025 TENNESSEE ST. tion officials in a monolithic way. The 2525 Mann Street SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 world is not black and white and our con- LIC. NO. 446534 servative allies on the death penalty issue San Francisco, CA (415) 282-1466 will quickly turn their backs on police of- ficers seeking a decent wage for their 94124-1095 families or basic human rights. It is impor- tant for our membership to understand that (415) 824-4300 we have to work with all groups and not be held captive by a conservative philosophy.

May, 1989 Notebook Page 13 SFPD: 14 Year Compensation Decline retirement contribution, has by itself resulted in S.F. police officers/firefighters Rec# City Top-Step/Wage Ret/Pick-up Comparison being placed in position #55 instead of 1 Irvine $4,009 0%-20% $4,811 #20. 2 Sunnyvale $3,539 8% $3,822 1989-90 Rates 3 Santa Clara $3,812 0% $3,812 The Civil Service Commission will con- 4 Culver City $3,483 9% $3,796 5 Westminster $3,466 7% $3,708 duct the 1989-90 salary survey for the $3,691 by Mike Hebel, police and fire departments in July. The 6 Stockton $3,051 20.01% Opinion 7 Beverly Hills $3,246 9% $3,601 rates must be adopted by the Board of 8 Huntington Park $3,297 9% $3,593 Correspondent Supervisors by August 25th and will be 9 Santa Monica $3,249 9% $3,541 retroactive to July 1st. 10 San Jose $3,248 9% $3,540 Based on a preliminary survey, it appears $3,523 In 1974, San Francisco police officers 11 Huntington Beach $3,233 9% that police officers and firefighters will 12 Los Gatos $3,202 9% $3,490 received compensation rates equal to those receive an increase of approximately 7.5% 13 Brea $3,160 9% $3,473 paid Los Angeles police officers - the effective July 1, 1989. Presently, two (2) 14 Burbank $3,167 9% $3,452 highest in the State. By 1988, San Fran- cities (Long Beach and San Jose) are 15 Glendale $3,254 6% $3,449 cisco police officers had slid from #1 to negotiating for wage increases for their 16 Walnut Creek $3,159 9% $3,443 9% $3,432 #55 (see the accompanying chart on com- employees. When they reach an agree- 17 Oxnard $3,149 18 Los Angeles $3,423 0% $3,423 pensation rates if you don't believe this). ment, our 7.5% increase will go up to How did this stunning compensation rate 19 Mountain View $3,161 7% $3,382 about 9.2%. The effective date of the ad- 20 Long Beach $3,103 9% $3,382 decline occur and what seeds has it sown ditional raise will depend on the effective within the department? 21 La Habra $3,100 9% $3,379 dates of the agreement in these two (2) 22 Compton $3,093 9% $3,371 Top Wage Rates cities. 23 Santa Ana $3,129 7% $3,364 In 1952, The Police Association, in con- This will upgrade San Francisco's stan- 24 San Leandro $3,110 8% $3,361 junction with the Firefighters' Union, suc- ding on the comparative wage date chart. 25 Pleasanton $3,077 9% $3,353 cessfully passed a charter amendment But this upgrading will not place San Fran- 26 Vallejo $3,133 7% $3,352 restructuring the method by which cisco above #25 since all the listed cities 27 Alameda $3,070 9% $3,346 police/fire rates of compensation were set. 28 Anaheim $3,123 7% $3,342 will also be raising their officers' 29 Berkeley $3,047 9% $3,321 The new formula contained language compensations. allowing San Francisco police officers and 30 Hawthorne $3,044 0% $3,318 firefighters to be compensated at a rate not 31 Costa Mesa $3,317 0% $3,317 "Equity Emigrees" 0% $3,310 to exceed the highest paid to their counter- 32 Newark $3,310 On May 2, 1989 four (4) San Francisco 33 Newport Beach $3,037 9% $3,310 parts in California cities with a population police offices entered the San Francisco 34 Inglewood $3,028 9% $3,301 exceeding 100,000. The Board of Super- Fire Department - 2 more will shortly 35 Richmond $3,027 9% $3,299 visors, in interpreting this provision, con- follow. This pattern, last experienced in the 36 Fresno $3,150 4.6% $3,294 sistently set wages to parallel the highest mid-1979s, is now reasserting itself. Why? 37 Menlo Park $3,017 7% $3,288 paid in the State. With wages at depressed levels (by com- 38 Fountain Valley $3,013 .9% $3,284 In the 1959s leading wages were being pared to data), these officers sought a pro- 39 Milpitas $3,013 9% $3,284 paid to Torrance police officers. fession that offered better secondary 40 Pasadena $3,064 7% $3,278 As the years progressed, various city at- employment opportunities. 41 Campbell $3,272 0% $3,272 42 Rohnert Park $3,054 7% $3,268 torney opinions allowed the Board of But the emerging trend is the "equity $3,244 Supervisors to consider wages being paid 43 Whittier $2,976 9% emigree." This is a police officer with 5 to 44 Hayward $2,957 9% $3,223 to a senior officer position in Berkeley and 9 years of service who is now actively 45 Oakland (Pers) $2,991 7.348% $3,212 the level 2 officer in Los Angeles. These shopping for a smaller police agency 46 Torrance $2,944 9% $3,209 opinions allowed the supervisors to set without a commute and offering a better 47 Martinez $2,941 9% $3,206 wages in San Francisco to parallel the wage and benefit package. This officer in- 48 Upland $2,935 9% $3,199 highest paid officers within California per- tends to take his retirement system con- 49 Concord $2,928 8% $3,191 forming police services comparable to tributions (his equity) with him to use as 50 West Covina $2,982 7% $3,191 4th year officer. a down payment on a house. 51 Buena Park $2,977 7% $3,185 From 1968 to 1974 San Francisco look- 52 Placentia $2,979 7% $3,185 7% $3,179 ed to Berkeley, Los Angeles, and Oakland: Solutions??? Not Soon! 53 Pomona $2,971 54 El Monte $2,897 9% $3,158 Here the highest wages were being paid. Prior to 1952, police officers went on the 55 San Francisco $3,155 0% $3,155 Annually, the supervisors routinely set ballot every year with their request for a pay 56 Gilroy $2,894 9% $3,154 police/fire wages to equal the highest then raise. The electorate either said yes or no. being paid. The passage of the 1952 charter amend- In so setting wages at the highestrate, ment setting a permissive wage formula the supervisors considered that San Fran- was a major advance. Lobbying the Board RON CIRIGLIANO cisco was not providing the same total of Supevisors in subsequent years led to compensation package enjoyed by officers the practice of paying police of- throughout the Bay Area. For example, ficers/firefighters top wages. This came to Courtesy MACCON MASONRY San Francisco did not and does not pro- an abrupt halt in 1975. Thereafter came MATERIALS, INC. vide for: the slow, steady, and now horrific compen- of a (1) Educational incentive; sation deterioration. (2) Career development incentive; Current police officers wages (#55 in the (3) Medical care for dependents; State) has reached a nadir without Friend 367 BAYSHORE BOULEVARD (4) Dental/vision care coverage; and historical parallel. San Francisco police of- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124 most importantly, ficer's compensation is now exceeded by PHONE: 285-5025 (5) Pension cost pick-ups. every large department (San Jose, Los The supervisors preferred a higher wage Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland) excepting instead of other employee benefits. San Diego and by almost every small Bay After 1975 Area police agency (Sunnyvale, Santa WAITERS In the early 1970's there was a series of Clara, Los Gatos, Walnut Creek, Mountain San Francisco's small pay increases immediately followed View, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Vallejo, by a surveyed increase of 13% for 1975. Alameda, Berkeley, Richmond, Newark, Favorite Restaurants Departing from its consistent past practice, Menlo Park, Milpitas, Rohnert Park, the supervisors decided on a 6.5% increase Hayward, Martinez, and Concord). Now Deliver. W. 0. W.! instead of the 13%. Thereafter followed a San Francisco's willingness to pay is For a free menu & directory of member 3-day police/fire walk-out in August 1975. clouded by its ability to pay. The 1988-89 restaurants or to place an order On the November 1975 ballot appeared fiscal deficit of $150 million coupled with a charter amendment that proposed to a projected deficit of $62 million in FY restructure the method whereby police 89-90 are not favorable economic in- Call 495-2833 wages were determined. This amendment dicators. Fortunately the Mayor's office proposed a formula whereby the S.F. budget director projects a small surplus in police/fire wage would be calculated as the FY 1990-91 and forward. average of wages paid to police officers in City departments suffered a 5 to 10% Sheet Metal Work • Furnaces • Chimneys California cities with a population of budget decrease in FY 1988-89 and faced 350,000 or greater. The amendment pass- a 5 to 7% decrease in FY 1989-90. Installations and Repairs IQ ed and with it began the slide from #1 to These are not times for large wage State License No. 278286 #55. enhancements no matter how justified. Retirement Pick-up The POA has a new Legislative Com- In the 1980's police associations mittee. High on their priority list should be throughout California, using the collective restoring San Francisco police officers to bargaining mechanism, began to negotiate their rightful place - near the top - on HOWE FURNACE CO. a retirement pick-up provision whereby the State's police compensation ranking Established 1902 their employing entity paid for the officer's chart. retirement plan. Were the City and Coun- CRAIG R. KEITH ty of San Francisco to pay for its police of- Licensed Contractor ficers retirement plan, there would be an Out of Hand immediate 7% raise for Tier I officers (Pre- AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY CRAFTS November 1976) and 71/2% raise for Tier 1303 Castro (at 24th) Telephone 2415 24th. Street II officers (November 1976 and After). San Francisco, CA 94114 346-3637 San Francisco, CA 94110 The lack of a retirement pick-up, (415) 825-3885 whereby the employer pays the employee's

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The NEW Federal Monster $150 or more, MUST pay the surtax." (em- phasis added) (See IRS Publication 934). This surtax is a 15% sum on top of any MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT OF 1988 federal income taxes owed. There are ceil- (Married, filing jointly) The Surtax ings, of course, but these ceilings go up every year. If you file as a single person, SURTAX rate per $150 of federal tax liability: the ceiling is $848. If you are married and 1991 1992 1993 by Gale W. Wright 1989 1990 filing jointly, the ceiling is $1,696. These $22.50 $37.50 $39.00 $40.50 $42.00 The older persons of the United States ceilings are just for 1989. are the guinea pigs for a new Congressional This surtax situation is not just a Taxable Income tactic, which is a surtax for persons age 65 problem for the older persons. When Income Tax 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 and older, to pay in addition to their federal are you going to retire? How soon $1,500 $ 225 $ 22 $ 37 $ 39 $40 $ 42 income taxes. A surtax is defined as "A tax before you too will be eligible because 5,000 750 112 187 195 202 210 on something already taxed." of your age, to pay the additional sur- 10,000 1,500 225 375 390 405 420 Congress is playing a waiting game with taxes? What happens to all of your 15,000 2,250 337 562 585 607 630 this one. If the guinea pigs won't/can't get good financial planning for your retire- 20,000 3,000 450 750 780 810 840 organized to have the surtax repealed, then ment. Your golden years might be 25,000 3,750 562 937 975 1,012 1,050 we may well see more surtax laws for other eroded by the Congress of 1988. They (Average police/fire pension:) federally controlled agencies such as water are the ones doing this surtax number 30,000 4,500 675 1,125 1,170 1,215 1,260 allotments, admissions to parks, land on your money. 35,000 5,776 855 1,425 1,482 1,539 1,596 leases, etc. Are you ready for surtax laws? What About Mom and Dad 39,050 6,910 1,035 1,700* 1,794 1,863 1,932 If you are not 65 today, maybe Mom and 39,600 7,064 1,057 1,800* 1,900* 1,974 No New Taxes Dad are. If they can't pay the additional cas President Bush has said, "No new 40,000 7,176 1,057 1,974 15% surtax on their own, maybe you will 41,000 7,456 1,102 2,058 taxes." Therefore, he should be more than have to help them out with a few hundred 2,100* pleased to sign new surtax laws so he can 42,000 7,512 1,125 dollars every year. How long can you help 45,000 8,516 1,182 show what a great job he is doing to lower them? What about your plans for your the federal deficit. Just because you earn 50,00 9,975 1,485 money? $30,000 or more per year, or you have 53,000 10,816 1,600* Perspective *Maximum surtax each year retired on $30,000 or more, will you Regardless of your age, take a look at automatically be eligible to pay surtaxes? what you paid to Uncle for last year. If the By this law, the rates can go up by 1% after 1993 to insure the surtax offsets the Catastrophic Coverage amount is over $150, divide that amount Catastrophic Coverage costs by 63%. On July 1, 1988 the former President by $150 and multiply it by $22.50. This Note 1: The surtax increases by 67% between 1989 and 1990. signed into law the Medicare Catastrophic would have been your surtax for 1988 if Note 2: The taxable income subject to the ceilings, decreases from $53,000 Coverage Act of 1988, which increases the law had been applicable then. But the in 1989 to about $39,000 in 1990, - a far cry from the $70,000 to Medicare benefits. In order to fund 63% of amount you arrived at approximates what $80,000 gross income figures asserted by several legislators, in- the expected costs, the first surtax was in- will be owed by April 15, 1990 for the cluding Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) that only persons of the cluded in the Act. "Any person age 65 or 1989 taxes. Who is really prepared for this higher income brackets are complaining about the surtax. older is ELIGIBLE for Medicare; any such new surtax. The chart below spells out the person who has a federal tax liability of bad news for the next five years. What can YOU Do? Congress can correct flaws. You hold the key to Congress with your letters and/or postcards. Yours, along with thousands of other letters, will bring about the needed changes. Personal letters/postcards are far more effective then pre-printed form let- ters or postcards or petitions. Write at least one letter or postcard to the persons listed below. Let them know you are not ready for surtaxes; what the financial damage V-N the catastrophic Act can do to older persons. Be polite, but firm. "Maybe they have GEORGE MEU learned more about the surtax damage and they might be willing to vote on it again, AUTO SALES ASSOCIATES or support a repeal." Hon. Alan Cranston Hon. Pete Wilson Wholesale • Retail Hart Bldg. Hart Bldg. architecture • planning. Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 798 South Van Ness Hon. Nancy Pelosi Hon. Barbara Boxer San Francico, CA 94110 LESTER G. MEU Longwor HH Longwor HH Architect Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Nguyen, Chanh C References: Mr. Mel Lee, a Technical Specialist of the IRS, San Francisco; IRS Publication Office: 285-8887 555 howard st. 934; American Legion magazine April 1989; The Retired (Military) Officer; The Washington san francisco • ca 94106 Scene Newsletter. Home: 759-7972 phone (415) 957.1485

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May, 1989 Notebook Page 15 rZ rn. w .' t%% Novato vs Hamilton Retirement Dinner Tom Flippin, Editor SFPOA Notebook Honoring Dear Tom: A little article which will affect the POA members living in Novato. Hope you ac- Insp. Bob Stone, cept and get it in the next issue before the June election. Arson Task Force Thanks, Bob Bernardini by Robert Bemardini Where: Ft. Mason Officers' Club (w When: Thursday, May 18, 1989 Sixty citizens gathered on a Saturday ti 1t evening at a private residence in Novato to 1800 No Host Cocktails raise funds and create a grass root defense 1930 Dinner against the well financed Berg-Revoir Ham- Menu: Prime Rib or Sole Almondine ilton Housing Development. The No on F group headed bythe feisty Gail Wilhelm (make selection when making reservation) revealed some cold facts about the propos- Price: $25.00 - Includes wine, dessert, tip & ed Hamilton development which is to span • • gift. Confirm reservation by May 15, 1989 a ten year construction plan. The creation of this sub-city unit consists of 2,500 j Contact: Capt. Mike Yalon x1612 residences and 3 million square feet of of- Capt. Rich Crispen, SSFD x301 fices; most of which will be rental. I Paul Cummins, DA's x1266 It seems that the City service cost for (c• ( rental units in many communities is higher (I'. Lt. Rich Hesselroth x1141 than single family units. The Hamilton Insp. Joe Kennedy x9670 development real estate tax money, which •/ usually would go to the City, will be siphon- - E(---' Insp. Doug Ramsey x9670 ed off for 35 years and diverted back into - the Hamilton development to pay some of the developer's costs. The streets, road- ways, sewage pipes, parks and low- moderate housing units will be paid for by GREGORY & FALK EL QUAKE-0 automotive LITHOGRAPHERS the diverted City tax money according to 540 First Street 136 Church St. Williams-Keuelbeck fiscal impact report of ForeignT.w. and Domestic San Francisco, CA 94114 1988. San Francisco, CA 94107 The mood at this gathering of some 60 (415) 781-4340 552-1733 citizens was not anti-growth rather it was • Diagnostic Center • Tune-Ups • Clutch & Transmission • Electrical one of genuine concern that the Hamilton • Air Conditioning • Fuel Injections development which will be decided by the • Brakes Specialists • Smog Inspection - - A public vote this June, will financially penalize Novato residents with a tremen- 2500 Bayshore Blvd. (415) 585-8281 dous tax burden mounting into millions of San Francisco, CA 94134 dollars over the next 35 years. The 180 million dollar, siphoned tax TRL&REALTORS money is apparently part of the conditions established through the use of Federal Re- SONOMA COUNTY, ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS IN THE development funds in the proposed Ham- ilton project. The Hamilton project will BAY AREA. LET ME HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOME. generate an estimated $55,000.00 in sales PATTY McMILLAN TRI PETALUMA taxes which could be used to provide City Ideal Cafe & Deli BUS (707) 778-6166 628 E WASHINGTON SUITE A Services. The $55,000 in sales tax money RES (707) 763-9115 PETALUMA, CA 94952 could pay for the salary of one policeman 1198 Folsom St and part of his patrol cruiser. The other City Services, fire protection, road main- San Francisco, tenance, ambulance response, street light- CA 94103 ing, parks and recreation, and other service 626-6043 COTKIN, COLLINS & FRANSCELL for Hamilton would have to rely on the cur- rent Novato tax payers to provide the ex- A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION tra money. LAWYERS The tax loss for 35 years pales when you begin to realize the number of additional cars that will be generated by the project 550 SO. HILL ST., SUITE 1300 • LOS ANGELES 90013 • (213) 627-2696 and dumped onto the 101 highway cor- 200 W. SANTA ANA BLVD., SUITE 800 • SANTA ANA 92701 • (714) 835-2330 ridor. The developers, Berg-Revoir, have in- C.W. HORTON 33 NEW MONTGOMERY ST. • SAN FRANCISCO 94105 • (415)546-3939 dicated that they will widen the highway lanes for approximately a quarter of a mile. Many are convinced that the widening will GENERAL CONTRACTOR consist of a nice entry and exit off ramp In into their project. Some of the protagonists are placing a great deal of faith on easing Charles W. Horton the 101 commuter crunch by hoping that Shopping for a Real Estate Loan? the purchase of the Northwestern rail line and the addition of a light rail train would resolve some of the auto traffic density. 546 Bryant Street —End The Confusion - There is, of course, another possibility that San Francisco, CA 94107 the San Rafael Parkway concept would License No. 427091 Have your personal Money Angel become a reality creating a new freeway, (415) 543-7233 however; the system would have to first do the shopping for you! receive permission of the B.C.D.C. which protects the bay area wet lands. • Home purchase loan - Colonel Ray Tyler, a U.S. Military (Do you have past credit problems or not enough verified income to spokesman, informed the City Council that qualify?) the military would like to return and • Refinance existing home - develop more housing for the military if the (Do you need cash to consolidate bills, buy a new car or use for some Berg-Revoir project fails to get voter ap- proval. Remember that our last neighbors other purpose?) at Hamilton were nice quiet military peo- Courtesy • VA loans - No down payment to $144,000 ple. It is understood that the military would not be returning if they have to buy the land back from the General Services Admini- Call for a free consultation to review your personal financial situation. stration. The failure of the Berg-Revoir of a Hamilton project would more than likely Carole Hinshaw cause a public bid for the land to re-open. Seems like a yes on F vote will cost the Friend 415-578-9000 Novato tax payers a great deal of money Cal Bay Mortgage Group and help make the Berg-Revoir people very 1515 El Camino Real wealthy. Hopefully the voters will take a good look at the Hamilton project before San Mateo, Calif 94402 they vote. A No on F seems justified. Page 16 Notebook May, 1989 * EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Bravo Letters FOR RETIRED Tom Flippin, Editor SFPOA Notebook POLICE OFFICERS Error Dear Editor: Bravo to Mrs. Joe Brodnik for her The Fort Miley Veterans Administration is seeking well-qualified police officers to main- Tom Flippin, Editor tain the law and security enforcement for the agency. Responsibilities include the safety timely obit notice. SF POA Notebook and protection of employees, veteran patients, and visiting staff while maintaining ef- My family waited 17 years for "final fective working relationships within the community. Officers are unarmed and use justice," but the Brodnik family is still Dear Mr. Flippin, waiting. I am an interested reader of the POA minimal restraint in responding to situations. My thoughts are with you, Jessie. These positions are full-time and offer a comprehensive benefits package including Notebook, and in the April issue, page vacation and sick leave, medical plans and retirement coverage. Starting salary is $17,487 2, SF Veteran Police Officers Harriet Hamilton per year. These jobs are ideally suited for retired officers wishing to supplement their Association article, I believe there is an income, or police science college graduates seeking to enter the field of law enforcement. error. The Fort Miley VA is a 350 bed medical and surgical center which services the veterans In the part about the Medicare of Northern California. The facility covers 29 acres and is located at 42nd Avenue and Clearing the Air Catastrophic Coverage Act, reference is made to IRS Publication 994. I believe Clement Street. It employs approximately 1200 personnel which comprises a full team Harry G. Britt, President of health care professionals, along with a compliment of administrative and support staff. it should be Publication 934. Board of Supervisors Publication 935 is also very important For further informaion regarding these opportunities contact Ken Valk at (415) Room #235 - City Hall 750-2107. since it provides an adjustment (that San Francisco, CA 94102 may lower the Supplemental Medicare Premium) for rehired government Dear Supervisor Britt: employees that receive a taxable pension from a federal, state or local This letter is in regards to campaign government, and little or no social Parkside Grooming contributions/donations. As of this date security benefits. I have met with some of you but not Henry H. Jebe, Jr. & Supplies all. Some of you requested contribu- San Francisco Fire Dept. (ret.) tions/donations for your affair which TONY NIK'S were presented to our Board at the April meeting. All requests were turned CAFE down. Thanks APPTS. 665-2924 The Board has directed me to write 8:30 TO 5:00 to you and explain why. We do not Officer Mike Keys, President TUE. . SAT. want in any way to send you a SFPOA message that we do not want to sup- port you or are in an anti-City Hall 510 - Seventh Street San Francisco, California 94103 ALL BREED GROOMING mood, which some people would lead you to believe. OWNER 1534 Stockton Dear Mike: MALINDA 2239 TARAVAL STREET 94133 What we do want you to know is SAN FRANCISCO, CA S.F. CA Thanks for your nice letter of ap- that we are more than willing to sup- preciation. The capture of Ramon between 32ND & 33RD AVES C. (Butch) Lavagnino port and work with you, but as of this time the new Board is being cautious Salcido marks the beginning of the end and is taking a wait-and-see position. to the most violent crime spree in the Sincerely, 132 year history of the Sonoma County San Francisco Police Sheriffs Department. Although our Officers' Association labor on this case is far from finished, this is a good point to pause and reflect Michael Keys on the contributions of the many peo- President ple who participated. 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May, 1989 Notebook Page 17 SFPD/SFFD New Strategy In War Against Drugs HIRE Easter Hospital Visit San Francisco District Attorney Arlo who arrested them much to the dismay of Smith announced that - at the request of our office and other law enforcement agen- (Continued From Page 7) the office - the San Francisco Superior cies - not to mention the communities by Steve Johnson Off. Court Judges have signed an order which these suspects were released back into." took official burglary reports from victims. would keep repeat felony offenders in jail "Well, this new procedure says "No Albert J. Reiss, a Yale University pending hearings on probation revocation More;" D.A. Smith continued. "This new- criminologist who studied the private hir- I recently had the privilege, along with 15 motions. signed procecure won't allow suspect other off-duty police officers and ly ing of public police for the Justice Depart- "In the past," D.A. Smith explained, drug offenders to be released from custody firefighters, of meeting a young 31/2 year old ment, cited St. Petersburg's as among the "Some drug suspects were released from until the court, the D.A.'s Office or the girl who survived the intricacies of best off-duty programs because the depart- custody pending hearing on motion to aresting or commanding officer says so." ment oversees everything so closely, from premature birth, lost her sight in one eye revoke probation. This resulted in continu- Under the current procedure, suspects to cancer and is currently undergoing treat- screening assignments (no bars, credit or ing criminal conduct and therefore addi- on probation can be released after a new collection agencies, and no acting as ment for another tumor found near her jaw. tional cases to process." arrest and then ordered to appear in court. She is a courageous young lady with ex- bodyguards) to checking officers on off- "The suspected drug dealers were often Often times, many have failed to appear duty assignment by radio or in person and ceptional parents. back out on the streets faster than the cop in court under this system. We left her a small gift and continued on processing off-duty pay. Even for off-duty with our hospital visit, a visit initiated in work, officers must check in and out at March of this year when the SFPD and the hedquarters and change clothes there. SFFD joined forces for the first time ever In some cities, officers arrange their own to distribute gifts to children at local clinics off-duty work. In Seattle, the police union and hospitals during the Easter holidays. Believe It Or Not matches private employers with public Officer Jennifer Forrester, Northern Sta- police. In emergencies, watch commanders by John Sanford Jr., held a smile that often got brighter when do not know where their moonlighitng of- tion, was kind enough to spend an entire Potrero Station a cute young lady would pass. Bruce's day dressed in a bunny costume visiting ficers are. warm smile and talented personality has For a variety of powerful economic and over 400 children. On April 2, 1989 at 3 p.m., Officer made him liked and well known. In talking We started off at San Francisco General sociological reasons, including growing Bruce Meadors #2200 of the SOB/Task with Bruce, I've discovered that he's concern with crime as well as budget pro- Hospital at noon, proceeded to St. Luke's Force, united in holy matrimony (in other sincere. He has finally found someone that Clinic, Kaiser Clinic, U.C. Hospital and blems that curb hiring, many police officers words got married). Bruce exchanged vows has made his love true. Alicia, he's found are now able to earn more money from ended up at Koret Family House 6 hours with a lovely young lady by the name of you Bruce is now assuming the role of son- later. their sideline police work than from their Alicia. This historical event took place at in-law to a gospel minister. He also in- regular police duties. Depending on ex- Special thanks goes to: a private wedding setting in San Francisco. herited William Scott from Central Station perience and employer, some police can SFFD A few friends and family members as a new brother-in-law. To my good friend earn from $15 an hour up to $22 when set Assistant Chief Art Kenny gathered to witness this most joyful event., Bruce, congratulations on your new mar- fees or time-and-a-half pay are included. Lieutenant Mel Patsel The news of Bruce's marriage was quite riage. I hope and pray that you and Alicia Off-duty members are subject to the same Lieutenant Vick Pagan shocking throughout the department. will live in peace. Remember for better or rules as on-duty officers and can only work Firefighter Mike Chapman Bruce was known to many as being a for worse, through good times and bad, in their own municipalities. All must carry Firefighter Leo Martinez "lady's man." Nicknamed by the old Nar- may your hearts beat as one. What God guns. Firefighter Louie Ramirez cotics Unit, Meadors generously carried the has put together let no man put asunder... Miami officials estimated three years ago Firefighter Jim Carey AKA "Hookstër." Meadors, or the Hook, that such work put more than $4 million Firefighter Bob Barbara a year into the pockets of Miami's 1,000 SFPD officers. Until the current lottery system of Lt. Sylvia Harper job assignment (to be computerized by Police Officer Bob Armanino "Jamaican Switch" Alert mid-year), some eager Miami officers Police Officer Mary Petrie waited in line six hours to obtain a four- Police Officer George Pohley District Attorney Arlo Smith issued a the package is switched for a handkerchief huor job assignment. Police Officer Dolly Casazza consumer alert to beware of con artists or envelope filled with a roll of blank paper. In 1987, George Cavada, a Miami police Police Officer Howard Bergmark who are back in town using the infamous The con artist asks the victim to put the accident investigator, had a base salary Police Officer Jennifer Forrester "Jamaican Switch" con game to bilk their envelope inside the front of their shirt or near $27,000. By working virtually every victims of thousands of dollars. "Eight vic- blouse for safekeeping. The con artist says day off at the dog track, parades and foot- Volunteers with the SFFD Toy Program: tims have fallen prey to this scam in the a blessing over the money and thanks the ball games, he matched thatamount in ex- Sue Stacks last month," District Attorney Smith victim for helping to send the money to the tra pay and bought a house. If a police Joanne Gervais stated, "usually there are only one or two poor or needy. The con artists say they'll emergency keeps him from his private job, Patty Barisone victims per month." drop the victim off at their home or ask the Mr. Cavada must find a replacement or the Dorothy Teupel In this latest version of the switch, the victim to drive them to a hotel where job might go unfilled. Pat Postel victim - usually a man or woman over the they're allegedly staying. When the victim The Law Enforcement Police Center of age of 50 is approached as they wait eventually looks inside the envelope, there the International Association of Chiefs of • Donations made by: at the bus stop or leave a store or bank. is no money and it has disappeared along Police in Arlington, VA, recently began Dakin's The con artist walks up and says that he's with the two con artists. distributing a police paper and model ad- The Candy Jar inherited a great deal of money and shows "If anyone has fallen prey to this type of ministrative plan, similar to St. Petersburgs Fantasy Island Costume Shop the victim an official looking letter about scam, they should contact San Francisco to hundreds of police departments where the inheritance. The con artist says he Police Fraud Detail Inspector Fred Groven off-duty work has been handled informal- If you want to know how much you needs help in dispersing the money to immediately," Arlo Smith said. "His phone ly as a minor sideline According to Phyllis mean to the people who really count, give charity because he is from Jamaica or number is 553-1521." McDonald, the center manager, concern is me a call at the SFPOA office because Africa and that he can not take the money "The main point is to avoid this type of mounting rapidly about legal and medical we're going to continue our volunteer home with him and asks the victim to give scam in the first place," District Attorney liability issues. hospital visits, and I know you'd enjoy be- it away to charity. Smith continued. "Don't discuss your Questions arise in several main areas in- ing a part of it. When the victim appears reluctant, a se- finances with strangers and don't draw cluding the coverage of overhead; the carry- cond con artist walks up and says he's cash out of the bank at the suggestion of over effect of physical and emotional overheard the story and would be glad to someone you don't know." strains on an officer's primary duties, and help out. The victim is then more willing the conflicts that can arise from serving a "Never get involved in a money scheme public agency and a private employer. Reasons Why to participate because he or she believes where you are asked to demonstrate 'good that another person is involved. The vic- faith' or money resources," Arlo Smith tim and second con artist then agree to Reprinted from the stated. "It is a tragedy that a lot of people New York Times Executives Fail make withdrawals of "good faith" money - particularly senior citizens who are often to show that they are trustworthy and targeted for these schemes - lose their life Here are five major reasons for executive responsible and that they wouldn't steal the savings to these types of con artists." failure, according to a survey of 191 top inheritance money. Peterson & Pitchford executives, conducted by the Center for The second con artist then goes into the "Over the last couple of years, we have LAW OFFICES Creative Leadership: bank and returns with a fake roll of bills published a booklet titled 'Don't Be A Pawn 769 Monterey Blvd. • An inability to get along - especially and puts that money into an envelope or in Con Games'. It is available in English, San• Francisco, CA 94127-2299 with subordinates. The biggest reason for handkerchief. The two con artists then ask Chinese and Spanish and is available from 415) 586-7460 failure is poor interpersonal skills. the victim to do the same with his or her our office by calling 553-1814," District At-- • The "me only" syndrome. Some real "good faith" money. At the last minute, torney Arlo Smith concluded. managers are too preoccupied with themselves and how much credit they're getting, how much money they're making and how fast they're being promoted. ALL-SASH • The failure to adapt. Too many WINDOW AND DOOR managers cling to a once-successful style Nueva Castilla- Co. or strategy even after it stops producing REPLACEMENT results in a new environment. ORNAMENTAL IRON WORKS • The fear of action. Indecisive managers 3141 17th St. often are diligent workers butlack the pas- SAN FRANCISCO CONTRACTOR LIC. #282613 sion and conviction to sell their ideas. CALIF. 94110 FREE ESTIMATES Often these executives try to prevent failure by avoiding action. • The inability to rebound. Managers, especially those who succeeded in their 2010 BRYANT ST. careers, tend to react to failure by being JOHN YORK defensive or trying to conceal their failure. SAN FRANCISCO 924-6126 Tel. 282-6767 Source: The Wall Street Journal, as cited pager 597-8044 in communication briefings, July 1988.

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LI Law Enforcement Seminar police in attendance were told by Cecil to New Board Members represented California in the Pepsi come forward, and the participants gave Shootout in Washington D.C. Dina Calvin, 125 Law Enforcement Explorers par- the officers and the PAL cadets a standing Leonard Louie age 13, 8th grader at St. Michaels par- ticipated in a seminar "For Cadets by ovation. Judge Youth Guidance Center ticipated in the 18 and under. Dina tied for Cadets" sponsored by the Police Activities Wendy Nelder first place and beat the star of Richmond League Exploring Post, on Friday, April Coach of the Year Supervisor in a playoff with a 2 point shot. Congratula- tions, Dina and Nefretiri. Dinas mom even 28th, 1989. The -seminar took place at the Thelma Williams was honored by the City and County of San Francisco Police Academy from 8:30 AM to 3:30 Giants for her award as California Amateur sneaked on the floor for the over 45 group, PM. Chief Jordan and Assembly John Bur- Baseball Coach of the Year for 1988, the Lawrence C. Allen The Women Director's Shootout. Dina, ton addressed the cadets. There were a first woman, in a pre-game home plate Vice President of Merrill Lynch you need to take mom over to Oceanview number of workshops conducted by cur- ceremony. The award was given to her by Graduate of MBA-Finance, Wharton for a few lessons. Dominic Gardiner, age rent and former cadets. Explorers chose PAL's baseball directors, Stan Charucci School of Business, University of Penn- - 15, took second in the boys 18 and under. four out of six workshops, which included: and Leo Guillory, during the Bay Bridge sylvania, Quarterback of the University of Dominic replaced our winner, who was vic- Series on April 2nd. She also threw out the Pennsylvania, Active with Modern Art and timized 2 days earlier walking from the gym 1. Leadership first ball as she waved to the 300 PAL Opera Guild. Grew up playing baseball for to his home. He was shot in both legs by 2. Cadets in Transition members in Section 17, who were yelling New York Police Boys Club. a drive-by shooter. 3. Peer Pressure and waving a banner, "We love Thelma". George G. Breed 4. Women in Law Enforcement Thelma was the first PAL baseball coach Senior Vice President of PMI Emperor Norton Days 5. On the job behavior some 33 years ago. Now at 78 years old, Mr. Breed has been PMI's General Mark your calendars: July 13, 14, 15 6. Rap Session she!s coaching a 7-8 and a 9-10 years old Counsel for over 15 years. Prior to that he and 16 for Emperor Norton Days at the The all day seminar ended with aDinner- teams. The only difference between her was a FHA closing attorney with the HUD Civic Center Plaza. A carnival with games, Dance Cruise on the Blue & Gold Fleet and Roger Craig that day, was that she office in San Francisco. rides, entertainment, art, food and refresh- from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. was a winner. Mr. Breed is our second member of the ment booths. Good "Ole San Francisco" The Giants sold rivalry caps and it seems Modern Art Council of the San Francisco fun. Come and meet Emperor Norton. OMI/PAL Crack Prayer Service from all indications $4,700 will be given to Museum of Modern Art. He served as The Oceanview/Merced Heights/In- PAL from the sales of these caps. A week secretary of the Council. gleside Community Organization and PAL after the game, a check arrived from the Mr. Breed is chair of the State Govern- Housing for PAL sponsored an Interfaith March and Prayer Sante Fe Foundation for $1,000 commen- ment Relations Committee of the Mortgage The City that knows how is way behind Service against crack in Oceanview- ding PAL on its service to the youth of San Insurance Companies of America. other cities. San Jose PAL not only has Merced-Ingleside District on April 9, 1989 Francisco and to Thelma, who the direc- Mr. Breed-graduated from the Universi- their own offices, boxing and judo gym, but from 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM. The march lead tor of the foundation saw at the game. ty of California, Berkeley, and the Unit!er- also their own football/baseball complex by Cecil Williams attracted over 100 par- San FranciscoYouth Baseball season sity of Pennsylvania Law School in that brings in a nice chunk of money year- ticipants. The march began at the Temple opened on April 8th. Once again PAL, Philadelphia. ly, and serves 25,000 youths a year. Rich- United Methodist Church on Junipero FLAME, and the Recreation & Park mond and Oakland PAL have just been Serra. The marchers carried banners along Department are jointly coordinating the CAL/PAL Shoot-out given their own gyms (both high school the way. The march paused briefly at each 150 teams and the 2,700 youngsters who San Francisco PAL was a winner in the gyms) and thier own offices. Vallejo has a church along the route where the pastor Are playing. On May 30th from 3:30 p.m. girls division with 2 firsts out of 3 and a field and offices. But the city that prides greeted the marchers and then joiped the to 5:00 p.m. at Balboa Park, the Giants second in the boys. Nefretiri Ellis, age 15, itself on knowing how does not have a crowd with his/her congregation. When and PAL will be conducting a Baseball of St. John's High School took first place everyone arrived at Oceanview Park, the Clinic. Be sure to bring ,iour child. in the girls under 15. Last year Nefretiri (See PAL, Page 19)

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(Continued From Page 18) : medical insurance and a hospital stay of The Answer streets daily. The sad, lifeless faces of PAL facility. Who serves more children one month, put his family on the streets homeless children can be seen all around than PAL? Who has 73 soccer, 83 basket- of San Francisco. In 1988, only 7% of the city's General the Tenderloin. You can't tell me that we ball, and 163 baseball teams in their Fund was spent on children's services, don't know what needs to be done, or how leagues, and the City's one football pro- The only resource for the homeless are while 22% on the city's criminal justice to do it. Do we care enough about our gram? But San Francisco PAL does not their family and friends. When they dry out, system. children and their future? If so, we have the have a• home. Mayor, keep your promise. it's one's car and emergency shelter. But The Home-Based Head Start and Infant starting point to build on. Give PAL a home. in San Francisco, there are two shelters Family Support, Emergency Family Care San Francisco PAL and the Girl Scouts which accept entire families, two which ac- Program, respite care, subsidized childcare, have instituted a joint program for Homeless Families cept women and their children, and two of and Public Health Nurses assigned to the homeless children. On Saturday morning When we mention the word "homeless", which are stricthly for battered women and hotels and shelters, are all services with activities would be offered to school age many disturbing images come to mind bag their children. The system is not conducive limited effectiveness because of their shoe; children living in the two identified hotels ladies digging in garbage cans, drunken to maintaining the family unit, but destroys string budgets. The city must begin to see for homeless families. These activities are bums sprawled in doorways, ex mental pa- it. that the cycle of homelessness will double conducted at the Mission Recreation tients muttering-to themselves on street if more services are not provided to the Center for children from the Apollo Hotel, . corners. The other resource for homeless families children living on the streets or in the and the Tenderloin Recreation Center for Of particular concern to PAL is the in- is the single room in a welfare hotel. In San shelters. children from the City Center Hotel. creasing number of homeless families, Francisco, 200 families (including 600 Additonal emergency shelters must be The Girl Scouts provides activities for single parents with children, who are fin children) are housed in three welfare hotels. the city's first priority. Secondly, more girls and PAL for the boys from these ding themselves on the streets because of: A family cannot be evicted from the room social workers assigned to work directly in hotels. The Saturday morning workshops unemployment, financial burdens, unfor- as long as they remain on AFDC, but if the shelters and welfare hotels, assessing include the following activities: Healthy seen medical emergencies, soaring hous- there is a waiting list of 6,000 for Section the needs and monitoring the progress of eating, dental care, safety, grooming, ing costs evictions and foreclosures 8 housing, it will be sometime before the the children, is vital. Thirdly, more public physical exercise, self-esteem, dealing with The effects of homelessness are more homeless are housed. In San Francisco, health nurses assessing the health needs feelings, cooperative games, etc. dramatized when, one considers the approximately 11,700 families (24,000 of the homeless children are needed. Each workshop runs for approximately children who must learn to cope, and children) are on AFDC. Thus, one out of Fourth, the school district must develop a 3 hours and a snack is included in the pro- somehow, survive on the streets Growing 14 children in San Francisco lives in system to be sure that all children get an gram. The PAL staff is Randy Williams of up in the environment of instability pro- poverty. address, since they do need one in order Mission Station and the coordinator is vides for a breeding ground for abuse, to register for school. Fifth, counseling John Meek of Central Station. neglect and inadequate physical and emo- I would like to introduce you to four-year- must be part of their school curriculum, to The program has had a good start, but tional development. The children born in- old Wendy who attends one of the avoid the present high rate of suicidal it will be quick lived at the City Center, to this harsh reality of survival on the Tenderloin subsidized child care centers. children. because these families on May 1st were streets usually must play catch-up during Wendy lives in one room at the City Center Sixth, San Francisco County has more moved to the Geneva Towers. The goals of the project are threefold: most of their formative years; hotel. She is usually cared for by her 9-year- subsidized childcare per capita than any The Mayor has said, "homeless families old sister. The two beat officers know her other county in California, but with an 1. To provide weekly workshops on well- have become a city crisis". Exact numbers well at Boedekker Park. Parental guidance 8-month, 2-year waiting list, the need for being (emotional and physical) for children are elusive. Some statistics say there are and care, she does not know. There is lit- other centers is great. Seventh, why not of- from homeless families in San Francisco: currently 5,000 to 10,000 homeless tle child-parent bond. The signs of poor fer prevention and early intervention ser- 2. To make these children aware of ad- children in San Francisco, and probably hygiene habits and anti-social behavior are vices for abused and neglected children at ditional programs/activities they can utilize, another 5,000 children in imminent danger prominent. Her clothes are dirty and worn. these childcare facilities? e.g. PAL, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Boys of becoming homeless because of ex- Her unpleasant body odor is the talk of her Eighth, the Housing Authority needs to & Girls Club, and City Recreation & Park cessive rents, loss of family'income, and peers. Mom has a history of substance move homeless families more quickly into programs. poor living conditions. Each night in San abuse, smells of liquor, and is hostile public housing, provide childcare, and 3. To serve as a service project in Francisco, approximately 200 families are toward her children. Wendy's family moves afterschool programs in these Section 8 assisting and coordinating clothing/food housed in emergency hotels, and another from one hotel to the other. All her clothes dwellings. drives for these homeless families. 170 sleep in overnight shelters. Still, 20-30 are in a plastic bag. Her mom frequently The first priority for a homeless child is If you have clothing for these children call families are turned away daily, having no runs out of food before her next welfare stability. Only 33% of homeless families Joe Mollo at 552-7495, and if you have other resources than to seek shelter on a check. Wendy looks forward to going to move into permanent housing and jobs. food call John Meek at Central Station park bench or huddle in a doorway, far school, because she knows she will get a The failures of our system wander the 553-153. from the comforts of a warm, protective hot breakfast to fill her empty stomach. Living in a welfare hotel, without privacy, bed. cAaLdoncLa 9amL'1 Any evening, entire families can be seen increases the family's daily stress. wandering through the streets of the Withdrawl and depression are symptoms Tenderloin and the Mission, aimlessly in of the welfare child. Martha's Mexican Food search of shelter and refuge, or sleeping in ALSO BEER & WINE a run down vehicle, or living in a substan- There are other Wendys in the Tender- CATERING S FOOD TO GO dard 1-room welfare hotel. loin, who lack proper nutrition, lag in About 44% of the homeless families that their social and emotional development, #1 #3 reside in San Francisco previously had need parental attention, care and supervi- 701 RANDOLPH ST. 294 Gth ST. sion. At four, she has been asked to TEL 333-9044 TEL. 864-4038 BAY AREA VIDEO COALITION stable jobs, friends, and were self- MON.-SAT. 7 AM-9:30 PM HOURS: supporting, while seeking "The American growup too fast. Wendy, at the age of 4, SUN. NOON TO 9 PM MON. TO SAT. Dream;", but because of the loss of work is learning to survive on streets of San AMERICAN BREAKFAST 11 AM TO 9 PM are now homeless. The political reforms Francisco. under Reagan's Administration resulted in enormous cutbacks in social welfare pro- SINCE 7940 LICENSE NO. 499102 1111 17th Street grams including government subsidized San Francisco, low-income housing. California 94107 A studio apartment in the Tenderloin 415 861-3282 averages $450 per month in rent, one half HANK'S ROOFING COMPANY of an AFDC check for a family of 4. The 1190 SHAFTER AVE. struggle to survive on a day-to-day basis SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124 in San Francisco is burdensome and at 822-4772 times overwhelming for many families. Substance abuse and domestic violence -'..\ have increased among the homeless. 95% JERRY L. BARNES, JR. of those living in the Apollo, the City Center, and welfare hotels, are on . substance abuse. San Francisco County t,iff,t has one of the highest rates of child abuse and neglect in the state. Child abuse is three times higher among homeless FEATURING children. The impact of economic pressures, high unemployment, inadequate NEW ORLEANS Friendly Atmosphere wage increases, drug addiction, unavailable CUISINE childcare, and long waiting lists for public housing, all contribute to the homeless o26-7973 824-5954 issue. The painful reality of losing one's 864-3331 3050 24th St. home, of being without a place to sleep, 285-3090 S.F., CA 94134 can happen overnight. I remember a self- Owner employed engineer who was making 24 hrs $100,000 a year, but in one night, his fami- Ramona Galan ly ended up on the street. He had no

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by L.A. Perez almost any athleticshoe store for free. This Road, via the Summit Loop trail. I'll try to schedule will list all of the weekly biathlons, break one hour and thiry minutes for this The Police Olympic Triathlon is loom- triathlons and running races and their loca- run. tions. Use these races to get fast and get ing around the corner and now is the time TUESDAY EM to feel the need for speed. Endurance or feedback on your training. Don't overdo it long distance work should be minimized so and take an easy bike ride or run if you feel Long Distance 3,000 Yard Swim: A you can concentrate on getting fast and ap- fired. Sometimes it pays to do nothing at long, continuous moderate 3,000 yard proaching your peak. You can only hit your all and recover from the previous day's swim in 44 minutes or less is my goal for peak for around 3-6 weeks and then you training efforts. today. This swim (approximately 120 laps risk the chance of burning out, or getting Here is my training schedule for April in a 25 yard pool) help to simulate the swim injured. During the next three months, you through June 1989. Please don't try to portion of a triathlon and teaches me to should be able to to push it a little harder follow it, but instead get an idea of how I pace myself. and you will lose weight in the process. balance my workouts and their training in- Drink plenty of juices and eat lots of car- tensities. It's taken me four years to build Fast Hilly 25 Mile Bike Ride- with bohydrate rich foods so you can replenish up to this point and I don't expect you to Sprints: I like to climb San Bruno Moun- your energy stores. I like to race every just jump right in. Vary your mileage and tain and increase the gear and effort as the weekend if possible during this time training depending on your initial fitness climb increases. I'll start out spinning in my because racing is the best form of training. level. lowest gear (42 x 21), hit my 42 x 19 mid- You can pick up a racing schedule at way through the hill, and finish the ascent SUNDAY with a 42 x 17 gear. When I finish the Long Bike Ride: 64-77 mile bike ride climb, I always get out of the saddle and with speedy cyclists through Matin Coun- sprint to obtain a high heart rate, then I ty. I meet them at the Golden Gate Bridge spin and recover on the downhill. I'll do Summer at 0830 hrs. On this day we usually ride three of these climbs during the course of up Alpine Dam which is a series of this ride. In between, I ride into Brisbane Games strenuous hill climbs. If I feel fired, P11 do and do eight short sprints on a gradual one THURSDAY the Tiburon Loop by myself. block incline in a 42 x 17 gear. The triathlon bike course in Oxnard is basical- Long, Fast Bike Ride: I meet my train- MONDAY ly flat this year, but you still need to leg ing partners at 0730 hours at the Golden California Police Olympics strength to push a big gear as fast as you Gate Bridge and try to hang on for a64 Fast 3,000 Yard Swim: I shorten the can. mile ride. Some of the guys who show up Oxnard, California rest on my intervals and try to complete for this ride include four time U.S. National June 19-25, 1989 the hardest workout that is listed for the WEDNESDAY Cyclocross Champion Clark Natwick, who day. A good Masters swimming program also races mountain bikes for a living. will list several easy, medium and hard Fast 3,000 Yard Swim: Another hard When this guy shows up, I know Fm go- workouts for your to choose from. The workout from the ominous blackboard at ing to feel thrashed at the end of the ride. workouts are usually listed on a my pool. blackboard. Fast, 10 Mile Turbo Trainer Time Fast 10 Mile Run Time Trial: Fast run Trial: After the ride, I'll jump on my Tur- Long, Moderate Effort 13 Mile Run: up to San Bruno Mountain's Ranger Sta- bo Trainer and do a 10 mile time trial with I take to the hills of San Bruno Mountain tion and back, as fast as I can, in one hour my heart rate monitor. I try to push a 53 and run from my house to the top of Radio or less. x 17-15 gear until I hit 170-180 bpmm's toward the end of this time trial. FRIDAY Fast 3,000 Yard Swim: Another hard World Police/Fire Games workout from the ever present, unforgiv- Vancouver, Basketball ing blackboard. British Columbia, Moderate Bike Ride: Fairly enjoyable Canada cruise to and through Golden Gate park. July 29-August 6, 1989 The effort depends whether I'm racing on Saturday or not. This ride is about 30 miles SFPD long and I actually get to enjoy some of the VS scenery instad of watching it whiz by at 25 mph plus. SUPER BOWL CHAMPION Discamt SATURDAY Depot SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 10K, 5K Running Race or Local Triathlon, Biathlon: Most of the Multi- Futons • Frames • Linens sport races are held on Saturday and I'll Guaranteed Lowest Prices On Saturday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m., f pick one out for training. If I can't find a 525 Haight St. 552-9279 members of SFPD will play a charity race, I'll go to the track and do intervals for San Francisco, CA 94117 basketball game against the Super foot speed. A good track work out for me Bowl Champion San Francisco 49ers consists of the following: at Kezar Pavillion. The game will 1)Two mile jog for warm-up. - 2) 10-15 440's with an easy 440 jog in benefit the SFPOA Arrest Hunger Pro- between for recovery. gram. Admission is five dollars 3) Two mile jog to cool down. ($5.00), with children under ten free. The track intervals should be done fast There will be door prizes of 49er and with good form. Pace yourself and souvenirs and paraphernalia as well as don't overdo it. Avoid injury at all costs. free programs featuring a 49er team I continue to lift weights on Tuesday and FRISCO Thursday to help prevent injuries and stay picture. The 49er's will be signing flexible. I also like to stretch after every run autographs at half time. run and bike ride that I do. Your muscles CHOPPERS, INC1 Volunteers are needed to work this are fairly elastic after a run or a ride and event, if interested in helping contact this it the time to stretch them. Steve Oritz, Co. E. between So that's it, my training program for the Police Olympic Triathlon. Remember to 1600-0200 hrs Ext. 1563 or cut back on your workouts a week before 586-2549. For tickets: P.O.A. Office the triathlon event. I like to cut the 3235 3rd St. Northern Station - Ben Vigil distances in half but maintain the same in- tensity. This allows me to feel fresh, hungry - S.F. 94124 and ready for a good placing. If you're in- 415-559-0909 terested in triathlon training or have any questions, let me know. Good luck! May, 1989 Notebook Page 21 CA T1

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Picking Y Racing Bike A True Master Triathlete by Dennis Bianchi by L.A. Perez Polyurethane doesn't stretch as well as rubber. A quick first glance at Assistant District If you're thinking of entering a triathlon, The bike should also come equipped Attorney David Moon gives you a hint that competing in a bicycle race, or riding long with reliable brakes, handlebars, stem, a this fellow is probably an athlete. His long, distances for fitness, you need to invest in comfortable saddle and pump peg. Look lean, muscular build and ruddy complex- a bicycle that will give you your money's for names like Shimano, Cinelli, Modolo for ion certainly reflect good health and fitness. worth. When you're zooming down a hill long lasting equipment. Here are the parts However, David is not just a casual fitness at: 60 mph + , the last thing you need to I would recommend: buff. He's a nationally recognized com- worry about is whether your bike is going Handlebars: Modolo Anatomic with petitive triathlete with medals and ac- to fall apart or not. The best bikes are light, Modolo Stem, Cinelli bars and stem complishments galore. strong and comfortable for long ride. They Brakes: Shimano SLR, DIA-Compe In the early 60's David attended Oc- are built to take miles of vigorous abuse BSR cidental College in Southern from a demanding cyclist. Let's take a look Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo or Concor While there, he anchored a two-mile relay at what it takes to get a racing bike that with Steel Rails (If you're a female, you'll tema that won the conference for four con- will make you happy. need a women's version which is slightly secutive years, and in his freshman year the Cost We're talking about a $500 to wider to accommodate the hips and other team set a national record! The half-mile $800 investment that can last you a long gender differences.) race is a real test of speed and strength. time Some companies in this price range Wheels: Mavic Open 4 CS's. Obviously, David has both. offer a lifetime guarantee against workman- Most bike dealers will let you swap parts After graduating from the University of ship and defects. Companies such as Trek, with little or no cost, depending on what California's Boalt Hall Law School, David Specialized and Cannondale honor their you're changing with the bike you are buy- joined the San Francisco District Attorney's guarantees without question as long as you ing. Bike shops that I recommend are the Office in 1976. Approximately ten years didn't damage the bike through your own Bike Nook and Noe Valley Cyclery in San ago he took up running longer distances negligence. (Like crashing!) Francisco, and Chain Reaction in Red- and ran several marathons, breaking the Material: There are three common wood City. three-hour mark several times including a materials available: steel, aluminum and Size: What size will you need? The bike personal best of 2:44. However, it was carbon fiber. Steel and aluminum fall into must fit you perfectly and it should not be when David switched to triathlons that his the $500-$800 price range and carbon too large or too small. Here is how to deter- talent blossomed. fiber does not. Carbon fiber costs more mine your frame size. We will be using cen- David was searching for a way to stay because it's lighter and stronger than most timeter measurements instead of inches, in shape and to satisfy his competitive urge steel or aluminum bikes. Stick to the because centimeters are more exact. wihtout getting injured when he first took aluminum because it. doesn't rust and it's 1)Find a small version of the Penal up this demanding test of endurance. The much lighter than steel. Cannondale cur- Code. The paperback version will do. swimming leg proved the biggest challenge, rently makes an aluminum bike that weighs 2) Locate a wall with a smooth flat floor. which is frequently the case. By observing less than the fancy, overpriced Kestrel car- No tile or carpeting. the top swimmer's technique he improved bon fiber bike at half the price. This new 3) Put on a pair of biking shorts and his ability and began to place in meets. His three pound frame is very strong and socks. record since then is most impressive. guaranteed for life. If I had to pick my first 4) Place the book up into your crotch In 1987 he took 1st in the Monterey bike, I would pick Cannondale all over area, keeping your feet and butt against the Triathlon, 1st in the masters division in the again. I still have my five year old Cannon- wall. Foster City "Bud-Lite" Tn (setting a course David Moon pouring it on at dale bike which I continue to race without 5) Mark with a piece of tape the spot age division record), 1st in the San Jose Hilton Head. any problems. For around $200, I could where the top of the book touches against Tri, and 5th in the masters' division of the trade in the frame of my old Cannondale the wall. Do this at least five times to make 'Bud-Lite'" National Championships. In the world. David finished 5th and decided for the lighter three pound 1989 model. sure you have the same measurement. 1988 he took a 2nd in San Jose, 3rd at to semi-rest on his laurels for the rest of Kind of hard to believe, but it's true. 6) Measure the height of the mark, to the Bass Lake, 2nd in Sacramento, and 6th this year. Extras: A $500-$800 bike will come bottom of the floor. overall in Belmont, winning the masters' These accomplishments don't come with indexed shifting. Indexed shifting is 7) Multiply this measurement, your in- division. He topped 1988 off by flying to easily. At 47 years of age, married and the great because it's like the automatic seam height, by .65. This will give you your Hilton Head, North Carolina for the "Bud- father of four children, time is a most transmission on most vehicles. You just frame size. For example, my 83 cm inseam Lite" National Triathlon Championships, valuable commodity; nevertheless he pull on the shift lever and the bike changes multiplied by .65, gives me a figure of taking second in his age division. He has squeezes into this busy life 104 miles of gears automatically. You don't have to 53.95. Rounded off, I ride a 54 cm frame. been selected by "Triathlon Today" cycling, 35 miles of running, and 10,000 fumble around with the shift lever to align Armed with this figure, your bike dealer magazine to the All-American team, yards of swimming each week. I don't the chain with the front and rear derailleurs. will be able to fit the rest of the bike to you. honorable mention, for two consecutive know about you, but any one of those Shimano produces the best indexed shif- The stem and the handlebars of the bike years. three seems like plenty of exercise. It has ting systems because they practically in- may need to be changed to fit you com- On April 23, 1989, David flew to the brought David outstanding success, great vented it. You can't go wrong with fortably. If your bike is not comfortable, Virgin Islands to compete in "The health and a serene pleasant manner, mak- Shimano stuff. you won't want to ride it. America's Paradise Trial." This grueling ing him always a pleasure to be around. The wheel should have 32 to 36 spokes. Don't forget to buy a light-weight event consists of a two-mile swim, a I'd take the 36 spoked wheels for training styrofoam helmet, like the Giro Pro light, 59-mile bicycle route (called The Beast) STANDARD SHEET METAL and 32 spoked wheels for racing. If you to protect your noggin. The best cyclists and a 20K run. David was entered in the weigh less than 170 pounds, go for the 32 I know crash from time to time. See you elite masters division, befitting his status & MARINE PLUMBING spoked wheels. The wheels that come with on the road! as among the top 20 master triathletes in 366 Brannan St. the mid-price range bikes are what are San Francisco, CA 94107 commonly referred to as "clincher" wheels. 415-392-6463 The tire and the tube easily separate in the event of a puncture for quick repair. This L.M. Lozano Landscape Grossmann Design Group is in sharp contrast to "sew-up" tires, that 230 11th St. #3 151 Townsend Street Wonder Food Corporation are expensive and have to be glued to the FRESH PASTA wheel's rim. The inner tube is sewn into the San Francisco, CA 94103 San Francisco, CA 94107 98 Charter Oak Ave tire. Stick with the clinchers. I race with 431-4599 415-543-8618 San Francisco, CA 94124 clinchers and find that there isn't much dif- (415) 468-3333 ference between the clinchers and the sew- ups except in my pocketbook. The most flat-resistant tires are the DAY PHONE Michelin Hi-lite Comps. They're light and ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND HEATING NEEDS (415) 469-5444 HARVEY'S PLACE HARVEY & SANDY WOO cheap. The worst tires are the Specialized COPPER PIPING • WATER HEATERS line of tires. Their tires flat all the time and PIONEER CLUB SUPPLY Liquors, Groceries, I've thrown away all of my old ones into Coffee Shop the garbage. Michelins are the way to go. C. DANDRIDGE MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF Combine the Michelins with some PLUMBING & HARDWARE POKER CHIPS, TRUE DICE, PLASTIC CARDS LICENSE NO. 383735 AND ALL TYPES OF CLUB ROOM SUPPLIES polyurethane inner tubes and you have a (415) 495-0448 very flat resistant set-up. Polyurethane in- PHONE (415) 582 VALENCIA STREET 5252 MISSION ST. ner tubes are three times more puncture 626-2655 OR SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110 Lom 5864510 M/C AND VISA WELCOME GENEVA EXIT resistant than rubber inner tubes. Just SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112 330 Fifth Street make sure you buy the EXACT size for San Fra,dsco, CA 94107 your tires and don't over-inflate them. Page 22 Notebook May, 1989

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back?!" We arrived two and a half hours courage and cheer, they order and de- Broiled in Boston early (not by choice) and I became crazier. mand, they become a part of you that you I had been told a hundred times to take it can't ever forget. At mile 17 or 18 I begin by Dennis Bianchi fered a recurrence of an old bone spur in- easy, go slow. I'd told myself the same to fade. Stan and Angus stride away and jury. Rather than walking off the course, thing 200 times, but did I listen? The day I feel both relief andfrustration. I run On April 17, 1989 five runners from the Marty completed 24 miles with pain. His was more than moderately warm and get- through Heartbreak Hill and I know I'm fin- S.F.P.D. participated in the oldest con- 4:35 time doesnt accurately reflect the im- ting warmer. Everything seemed so profes- ished. I'm sunburned. The third or fourth tinuously run marathon in America. The pressive accomplishment of this quiet, sional and first class and so overwhelming hottest day for this race had done its work. event is everything a world-class event tough competitor. that I lost track of everything. The mar- I can hear these people, reading my singlet, should be. The representatives of our De- Two other runners indirectly connected shalls were making those runners who "C'mon San Francisco Police, it's all down partment left Boston with an appreciation with the San Francisco criminal justice were out of their assigned starting place hill from here," "Way to go San Fran' of what a first-class marathon and city are system competing that day were Angus leave. Much has been written about the Police." I try harder. At mile 21 or 22 the about. McFarlane, a juvenile probation officer at strictness of qualifying, but it's not entirely Boston College students order me not to Your runners were led by Stan Y.G.C., finishing in 3:22:17, and Jim true. A voice announced, "Come forward, quit and when I stop to drink or walk a few Buscovich, who has been having the rac- Ryan, who once worked on our raido cars we are about to begin," and the assigned- steps these students won't let me quit or ing season of his life this year. Stan set a at the police garage and is now out in the start myth was shattered as several thou- walk. "Hey San Francsico Police, get mov- personal best marathon time of 3:21:47 to central shops. Jim's bushy white hair and sand non-paying, non-qualifying "bandit" ing. It's downhill all the way. Get your butt lead us all. Personal bests are hard to come steady gait crossed a marathon finish for runners jumped from the crowd and slow in gear." When I begin to run a gigantic by and seldom set at Boston when it's hot, the twentieth time at the 93rd running of runners rushed forward. The beginning cheer goes up. It was as if they made it which makes Stan's accomplishment just the Boston Marathon. Congratulations to was auspicious. possible for me to finish and I take them that much more impressive. This writer every one of you! The gun goes off and the excitement is with me to the end. I am forever a B.C. fan! crossed the line in a personal worst A Personal View terrific. I start off O.K. but the nerves and The 24 mile mark was beautiful! I know I'm 3:36:23. (More personal observations The day before the race was cold, rainy over-consumption of water and glucose going to finish and hope to sneak in under later.) Morgan Peterson trotted in with a and miserable. The anxiety level, already drink forces a "pit-stop". I can feel the an- 3:30. I try to move faster. Near the twenty 3:52, while Walt Garry, who hadn't run a too high, was heightened. The city of xiety as I lose time at this stop, which five mile marker my hopes end when my marathon in several years, almost broke Boston was alive and happy with seems to go on forever. I foolishly race like left hamstring rolls up the back of my leg. the four-hour mark, finishing smiling and Marathon Mania and it seemed that every- mad to catch my team members, Stan and I feel as if I'd been stabbed. Down I go. fresher than anyone! The real story of where you went you were reminded of this Angus. They are running easily, fluidly and Race officials come running. I know I'm courage on that day was Marty Walsh. 26 mile challenge. The big stars from fast, and it takes too great of an effort to close to the finish and that I intend to finish Since turning 50, Marty has turned it on. Africa, Ireland, Japan, Canada, France, the catch them. I'm now in oxygen debt and with my head up and not quit or be car- His running has been stronger and U.S.A., Mexico, Sweden and many, many rattled. Instead of backing off I try to stay ried in. I stretch, I walk, I go down again. smoother than many runners half his age. other countries were present. The over- with them. The quiet, sneaky, rolling hills I stretch again, I massage myself, I swear, Marty was ready but his heel wasn't. Two whelming hugeness of the event, the are taking their toll. I have run too fast, too I walk. The massive crowd encourages me. and a half miles into the race Marty suf- history, the respect and happiness were felt early, in too much heat. The series of hills Barely trotting, I reach the finish. everywhere. known as the Newton Hills, or Heartbreak, Some time ago Jeff Brosch told me, "If The day of the race arrived and I could are waiting and Fknow it. I try to concen- you keep running marathons youre going hardly wait to get it over with. The ride out trate on the crowd. This is the largest col- to have a bad one." Well, Jeff, this one will to Hopkinton, where the race began, lection of happy, positive, supportive peo- go down as "not my day." Thirty minutes seemed to go on forever! "This must be a ple I could ever imagine. The race organiza- slower than my qualification time and thirty 50-mile marathon! How will I ever get tion is impressive but the people on the times more painful. Nonetheless, I am SINCE 1925 race route and in Boston are beyond thrilled to have done it. I hope I represented SAN FRANCISCO TOM'S SALES words. The children alone are worth flying us well and I will forever feel gratitude to FRESH PRODUCE to Boston to see. They offer you water, the P.O.A. for helping me get to Boston, 1355 Van Dyke Ave. DELI oranges, ice, a handshake or a touch. Their to my wife and family, who love me in spite San Francisco, CA 94124 GOURMET COFFEE BEANS "high-five" (actually low-fives) bring encour- of this madness, and to the people of Bos- (415) 822-6295 , IMPORTED CHEESE BEER & WINE agement and relief. 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"Super" Dual Match At the Comstock Success by Armond Pelissetti best "help-hunter," chasing down Jamie Ongsin, Jimmy (Sleepy) Gaan and Curt As previously mentioned in these pages, Cashen - give us back the shooting flags the "Super" Dual Match at the Comstock now, guys. Hotel and Casino was to be the highlight Dennis Quigley, Janet Scarborough, of the shooting season. Brenda Walker and Mike Zurcher did a "Highlight" turned out to be a definite great job at the range and at registration; understatement. John Douglass, general long hours, no pay, but a lot of fun too. manger of the Comstock in Reno, pulled My heartfelt thanks go out to all of you out all the stops and turned the place over who had so much work to do to make this to more than 200 law enforcement officers a success. You did it. from over 60 agencies throughout the Reno weather was goofy! After having United States and Canada. The most visi- three solid weeks of perfect 75°, no wind ble officers were the 14 members of the weather, which continued for the first day S.F.P.D. Pistol Team, elegantly dressed in of the match - the day most winners fired, their new royal blue, embroidered, polo along came Friday. At eight o'clock winds

S.F.P.D. Pistol Team practicing for the match.

banquet on Saturday night to showcase the almost bombed out by the 9th hand, but "winners" and present the 15 Com- came back slowly but surely. On the last memorative Smith and Wesson .44 cal. hand, going for the win, I caught a pat 20, revolvers in walnut cases. The smiling but got blackjacked-out by my two op- faces that walked away with these includ- ponents (dealer busted) and I settled for 3rd ed Mike Zurcher of Co. H, the S.F.P.D. place based on their 1 1/2 payback. Not bad, Pistol Team's fastest improving deadeye. -and very exciting. Nice going; that a $700 new toy. With all the work done, all the fun had, While the match was going on, the Corn- the feelings are: "I can't wait to do it again." stock held the slot tournament and gave The people are great, the event itself is fun, away fur coats to lucky winners. More im- and the whole affair develops the rare corn- portantly, the blackjack tournament found araderie that makes you want to share time Glenn Pamfiloff and myself reach the final with your law enforcement friends and 11 six. Glenn went for it all with a great family. Think about joining us next year. strategy move around the 23rd, but the You'll love it, I guar-on-tee. fates were cruel so he won sixth place. I Armond Pelissétti kicking-off the festivities. shirts and classy windbreakers. As the were gusting from 25- 40 mph, by noon days passed it became first name basis they were blowing at 55-70 mph. This was with the entire Comstock staff, includig the day your "real cops" shot. Of course, Ralph Criddle, match coordinator, the our scores were garbage and we weren't go- beautiful Valerie Lane, manager of Special ing to win any guns, but I was proud to be Events, DeDe Robbers, Gloria, Glenda and part of a bunch of gusty California cops so many more. They presented the com- who still hit their targets in the worst of fortable, friendly atmosphere that allowed conditions. There are some pretty good all the participants and guests to kick back security marksmen as well, like Gene Pam- and have a ball. filoff of Executive Security (S.F.) who held Registration was a streamlined affair that good groups and has served notice to his took little time and found shooters with industry peers. arms full of gifts and souvenirs and saying: Saturday the winds calmed, so it decid- "Is that all there is to it!" Thank you - ed to snow. We learned that cops can Paulette Pelissetti for making it so. Sharon shoot in the snow! A lot of Thursday's high Zurcher stepped in and saved us from ex- shooters saw their first places go to the haustion, knowing that Bob Fitzer, Don likes of John Pride, L.A.P.D.'s best, who Sloan and yours truly needed breaks from won the Washoe Sheriffs match and plac- ed second in ours. It was a fantastic the 6 a.m. start. A proud Sharon Zurcner with victorious Mike's new toy. The range was in the capable hands of shooting experience with virtually every Glenn Pamfiloff, who had California's best adversity to overcome, but it was over- match caller, Duane Otis, getting the come, and everyone was proud to shooting done on schedule. Roger Farrell participate. tw!orow kept his police talents sharp at the scoring Unsatisfied with just making everyone - Rodolfo Arguello, LUTCF I area making sure 9s didn't become lOs. feel like kings and queens, with parties p1$ FARMERS Insw'ance specialist Dan May was voted best flagman and the every night, John Douglass put on a superb I 4820 Third St. INSURANCE 2390 Mission St,eet, SuIte 201 San Francisco, CA 94124 GROUP OF San F,incisco, COMM 94110 Bus. (415) 2824500 COMPANIES Res. (415) 5867299 I

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Editorial Comment raise significant due process issues. Stress Evaluation, of course, has been per- TESTING The court in Cutter v. Brownbridge, 133 mitted when an employee seeks a disabili- (Continued From Page 1) Cal. App. 3d836, 842-843 (1986) stated: ty rating. Pre-employment psychological by Tom Flippin testing has also been upheld by a Federal • What are the reporting guidelines for "The right to control circulation of per- District Court in New Jersey. McKenna u. the psychologist? sonal information is fundamental... the Fargo 451 Fed. Supp. 1355 (USDC, Swine Song • Have standards been adopted for eval- 'zones of privacy' created by Article I, Sec- D.N.J. 1978). There are, however, no re- uating employees for stress? If so, what are tion I (Ca. Const.) extend to the details of ported cases of psychological testing in- Once upon a time three little pigs lived they?. one's medical history. (Citation omitted.) volving entire groups of employees, such in a Sty-by-theBay with many other fine An individual's right to privacy encom- as that contemplated by the Department swine The swine in the Sty-by-the-Bay • To what extent will an officer's on-the- passes not only the state of his mind, but in regards to the Tactical Division. In the were members of a wonderful organization job performance be a factor in the psychol- also his viscera, detailed -complaints of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Stewart u. called Porkers' Indescribable Guild of ogist's conclusion? physical health and their ejiotional over- Pearce 484 Fed.2d 1031 (9th Cir. 1973) Swine. P.I.G.S. (as some members of the • To what extent will the supervisor's tones. (Citation omitted.) Most recently, 'required a public employer to afford an ele- guild called it) was very, very active in op- evaluation be a factor in the evaluation the California Supreme Court has stated, mentary school teacher a due process hear- posing the efforts of the Wildlife Oblitera- process? 'If there is a quintessential zone of human ing after an accusation of 'apparent emo- tion League of Fanatics. Members of this privacy it is the mind. Our ability to exclude tional instability". The court stated that evil group (often called the big, bad • To what extent will prior citizen com- others from our mental processes is intrin- such an allegation implicated the employ- W.O.L.F.) were dedicated to keeping the plaints be used by the psychologist? sic to the human personality.' [Long Beach ee's liberty interests, thus requiring due swines' snouts buried in the mud. At the • Will an officer have the right to "ap- City Employees Assn. v. City of L_ong process. Beach (1986)41 Cal. 3d 1987, 944 k227 time of our story, PJGS. had successful- peal" the psychologist's conclusion ? There is no due process presently con- Cal. Reporter 90, 719 P.2d 660).] 'We ly kept the W.O.L.F. from the door, and templated in the department's current pro- • Will the department pay for a second recognize the close analogy between the the swine in the Sty-by-the-Bay ,were very cedure: no need for a statement of instabili- happy. evaluation by a psychologist.chosen by the physician-patient and a psychothera- officer? ty by the officer, no preliminary review by The three little pigs were well fed and pist-patient relationship and conclude that an independent psychologist of the need protected from W.O.L.F. In fact, they were • If an officer "fails" this psychological Brownbridge's impressions and diagnosis, for a psychological evaluation, no stated protected so well that none of the three test based upon on-the-job stress, will the and other details of his professional rela- professional standards for the conduct of understood what P.I.G.S. really did for all officer be entitled to a disability pension? tionship with Cutter fall within the zone of the evaluation activities, no post-review of the swine. privacy protected by the state constitution." the psychologist's conclusions by a psy- The POA will pose these and other ques- chologist of the officer's choice, no "appeal" The first little pig, who was named tions in the meeting and confer process In addition to considerable case aithotity Whiner, complained to the others that which requires the government to establish of an adverse evaluation. Without these with the department prior to the implemen- procedural and substantive steps in place, every time the swine got their swill, he had tation of the stress evaluation program. a compelling interest to justify such inva- to give a spoonful of his swill to P.LG.S. sion, California Evidence Code Section no such evaluation, in our judgment, will for the commCinity bowl. Of course, Legal Issues 1014 establishes the confidentiality of be upheld by the courts. Whiner weighed 475 pounds and really As with random testing of employees for statements made between a patient and a Finally, and most important, the jury is didn't need the extra spoonful of swill, but drugs, the spectre of psychological testing psychotherapist. Such "privilege" may be still out on psychological "projective he said it was the principle of the thing: "Fve raises a host of legal questions which must exercised to prevent another from disclos- techniques": been giving up all that swill, and I've never be addressed by City officials prior to im- ing confidential communications. even seen a W.O.L.F." posing these procedures on police officers. "The large majority of published valida- Both the battery of tests and the clinical tion studies on projective techniques were So Whiner told the others that he had First of all,, as noted above, as. public inconclusive because of procedural defi- safety officers, members of the TAC Unit interviews in the Stress Evaluation Pro- decided to leave the Sty-by-the-Bay and gram may very well require an individual ciencies in either experimental controls or make his own way in the world. As he left are entitled to representation whenever an statistical analysis, or both." Anne interview focuses on matters which are like- officer to reveal details, thoughts and feel- the front gate, a W.O.L.F. jumped from ings of a private, confidential nature. The Anastasi, Psychological Testing, 5th Ad. behind a tree ... pusMd Whiner's snout ly to result in punitive action [Gov. Code (New York, 1982). Section 3303(h)]. Punitive action is defin- psychologist involved is under a statutory deep into the mud ... and kicked him ham obligation pursuant to Evidence Code Sec- over pork chops down the road. ed as any action which may lead to It is ironic, of course, that one of the dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction tion 1014 not to reveal such information to anyone, especially the officer's employer, groups calling for involuntary testing of When Whiner didn't come back to the in salary, written reprimand, or transfer for police officers, possibly in violation of their Sty-by-the-Bay, the other two little pigs purposes of punishment (Gov. Code Sec- without the consent of the officer. With such restrictions, is it possible for the constitutional rights, is the local chapter of looked at each other and said he must have tion 3303). (Emphasis added.) the American Civil Liberties Union, a group had the right idea. psychologist to administer a comprehen- The police department's initial, skeletal sive evaluation and report the results of the that has historically championed the rights The second little pig was called Crier. proposal implies that members of the TAC evaluation to the Police Department with- of individuals against improper intrusion by Crier, who didn't have a very good Unit may be subjected to "personnel ac- out breaching the psychologist's duty of governmental officials. The call for involun- memory, complained to the third pig that tions - transfers, discipline, etc.'— at confidentiality? tary psychological testing of employees was emotional and political; POA repre- the sty hadn't been cleaned up for so long least partially based on the results of these that he waq in mud up to his curly tail. As evaluations. As the police department's Given the strong interest in privacy as sentatives hope that the meet-and-confer a matter of fact, the sty had been cleaned proposal raises the issues of transfers and expressed in the California Constitution process with the department representa- regularly until six month's before when the discipline, the POA must insist on full com- and, in addition, the fact that the psycho- tives regarding the implementation of a Big Board-by-the-Bay told P.I.G.S. that pliance with the Bilr of Rights. logical testing of tenured employees in- stress evaluation program will proceed in regular sty cleaning was too expensive. volves individuals who have property in- an orderly, deliberative fashion and that a Crier said that P.I.G.S. never did anything Second of all, psychological tests and in- terests in their positions, it is doubtful that stress evaluation program will be tailored for anyone. He said his corner of the Sty- terviews fall within the zone of constitu- the City can impose mass testing of an en- to fit a limited' specific need on an in- by-thrBay was s000 dirty that he couldn't tionally protected privacy and therefore tire unit such as the Tactical Division. dividual basis only. stay there any more. So he left. As he walk- ed down the road outside the Sty-by-the- Bay he saw a nice little sty filled with clean Crier were right: it was silly for all the swine Ly'n '1'orres Kudos straw. When he went into the sty, a to stay cooped up like chickens in the Sty- fi W.O.L.F. jumped out from behind the by-thBay ... to give up part of thei? swill On the evening of February 19, 1988, lowered down the cliff in order to talk face- gate, locked it and said, 'This little piggy's and besides, what had P.I.G.S. done for the San Francisco Fire Department re- to-face with the subject. After negotiating going to market ... as a basket of bacon." him lately? So Squealer went out the gate quested that Officer Lynne Tones of the for an hour, she was able to convince the I The third little pig was named Squealer. (leaving it wide open) and the whole San Francisco Police Department's young man not to jump, and he was then Squealer was always Ih trouble - ... run- membership of W.O.L.F. came in and ate Psychiatric Liaison Unit act as a negotiator rescued and detained for phychiatric ning away and getting lost in the forest up all the swine in the Sty-by-the-Bay. in a suicide attempt. Arriving at the scene, evaluation. Officer Tones discovered that the yoi.ng The staff of the Bulletin, along with Of- eating too much swill and getting sick Moral of the story: Casting pearls before or jumping around in the Sty-by-the-Bay man was threatening to jump from the face ficer Tones' superiors, is pleased to some swine is as useless, as teats on a of a very high cliff. recognize her courage and skill during a and knocking down the fences. But the boar. , P.I.G.S. always took care of :Squealer. After several unsuccessful attempts to crisis situation. ON Other moral: If we don't hang together, convince the individual to leave the cliff, Of- Now, Squealer told the other swine that our hams will be hanging in Moe's Meat ficer Tones allowed herself to be fitted in- Reprinted from the they were stupid. He said that Whiner and Market. to a harness, and in total darkness, was FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, Feb. 89