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Member of COPS Local 911 California Organization of SEW Police & Sheriffs A SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION To Promote the Ideals, Policies and Accomplishments of the Association and its Members VOLUME 28 SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 1996 204 NUMBER 1 Negotiations Update by Chuck Limbert a different position at the bargaining table regarding disciplinary proce- ' With the administration of Mayor dures than that of the Jordan ad- Willie Brown in place, contract nego- ministration. s I I iations between the POA and the Disciplinary arbitration is some City are ready to reconvene. How- thing many members ask about, so I ever, management's negotiating team will try to explain its significance to will now be led by the Brown admin- San Francisco police officers. What it I. istration, rather than FrankJordan's. involves is the establishment of a The impact is expected to be sub- right to appeal a disciplinary sus- stantial, as Mayor Brown's positions pension or termination to a neutral on relevant issues are clearly diver- arbitrator qualified to hear the case, gent from those of former Mayor Jor- rather than to the Chief of Police or clan. For example, Mayor Brown fa- Police Commission. vors the negotiability of retirement Traditionally, public sector em- IR benefits, while Jordan opposed it. ployees, including police officers, have Realistically, we won't be able to im- been subject to disciplinary action prove the grossly inadequate retire- for misconduct. For a disciplinary ment benefits of our tier-two mem- penalty to be imposed, the public Officer Alvin Yee checks a suspected drug dealer for contraband on Ellis hers unless we can negotiate over employer would have to provide cer- Street. them - so this change will be wel- tain due process protections, the most - Photo by Peter Thoshinsky © 1996 corned by the POA. important of which requires that an In addition, Mayor Brown favors, employee be provided the opportu- rd Frank Jordan nonoseil. disci- nii-v tn anneal a discinlinarvsusven- pliny arbitration. Jordan, for some sion or termination to a neutral offi- reason, insisted that the authority to cial or entity. However, it was found impose disciplinary penalties must not to be a violation of due process OCC Exceeds Bounds remain in the hands of the Police for a department head or chief of Commission and the Chief of Police. Thus, we can expect the city will take (See NEGOTIATIONS, Page 11) Hon. Harry Low, President San Francisco Police Commission Re: 0CC Involvement in Civil Claims President's Message by Al Trigueiro, SFPOA President 1996; however, Dear Justice Low: since each ofL i - As you know, the Police Officers' Association is extremely con- On behalf of Chris Cunnie, Chuck is unopposed, cerned about 0CC Director Lance Bayer's efforts to expand his Limbert, Steve Johnson and myself, which is in I agency's duties by investigating all civil claims filed against police I would like to thank the member- self a tremei officers. ship for your continued support and dous honor, ' In my letter of September 27,1995, to you, I expressed our confidence as your newly constituted have alrea Association's concern that Mr. Bayer's plans to solicit citizen com- Executive Board eagerly and enthu- hit the pave plaints for his office clearly exceed the bounds of the OCC's mis- siastically begins its three year term. ment running sion. Our Association is also concerned that the 0CC may interfere Losing Gary and Phil will be difficult, with several with the conduct of civil cases against our members. but both have assured the Board planning ses- In that vein, we believe that lithe Commission approves Mr. that they will remain active as mem- sions and a Bayer's proposal the City Attorney should represent our members bers of important committees. In fact, clear focus of at 0CC interviews regarding the claims. Certainly, the City Attorney both Gary and Phil will maintain the goals that need to be attained will represent the officers in any lawsuits filed after the claims are their positions on the Negotiating during the next several years. rejected. As the officers' legal representative, the City Attorney Committee as negotiations begin Improving the retirement benefits would clearly have an interest in representing them any time they again in the near future. of all Tier II members will be the top are compelled to give statements, just as they represent them at Officially, the term for the new priority. To that end, we have begun depositions and other proceedings in the course of a lawsuit. Executive Board begins at the Feb- the process of preparing to place a The Police Officers' Association continues to be troubled by the ruary Board of Directors' Meeting prospect of the 0CC soliciting business when it can barely handle scheduled forTuesday, February 20, (See PRESIDENT, Page 10) its current workload. In many cases, 0CC investigators interrogate our members in a less than timely fashion. Finally, the Association still has not had the opportunity to meet and confer regarding this change in 0CC procedures which effects IN THIS ISSUE the working conditions of our members. The POA appreciates your attention to this matter. Widows and Orphans Page 2 Minutes Page 10 Around the Department Page 3 Close Encounters Pages 12 & 13 Sincerely, Al Thgueiro, President Police Post Page 4 Letters Pages 16 & 17 San Francisco Police Officers' Association, SEIU Local 911 Union News Pages 8 & 9 1 Sports Pages 19-23 Page 2 Notebook January 1996 Joseph Zarnagni, Patrick Zapponi. ping and several armed robberies. APPROVED. Max was 87 when he passed away. Widows and Orphans COMMUNICATIONS: Three dona- REPORT OF TRUSTEES: Mr. tions from Veteran Police in memory Bricker (BofA) - Our Portfolio gained Aid Association of GEORGE BUTLER, WILLIAM a few thousand in spite of the huge McGEE and MAX REZNICK. Dona- drop in the market. Lowering of in- The regular monthly meeting of Chris Greenman, James Gugliernoni, lion from JOAN HOWELL for splen- terest rates by Fed may stimulate The Widows & Orphans Aid Associa- Nancie Guillory, Michael Hara, did work by the Department. growth, however he expects growth tion was called to order by President Francis Hagan, Damon Hart, Robert BILLS: Treas. Parenti presented to slow down in 2nd quarter of 1996. J. Sturken at 2:08 p.m., Wednesday, Harwood, Steven Haskill, Christo- usual bills, benefits, salaries, taxes, Recommended sale ofTreasury Bond December 20, 1995 in Conference pher Hayes, Elizabeth Healy, Gor- etc. APPROVED. & purchase of U.S. Treasury Note Room, Ingleside. don Horn, Irene Huey, Mark Treas. Parenti reported the follow- due 11 /30/00. APPROVED byTrust- ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Tr. Huchings, Mark Im, Matthew ing deaths: ees. Kurpinsky absent. All other Officers Inocenio, Jennifer Inouye, Jose EDWARD G. CARLTON: Born in UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There present along with members Frank Jimenez, SherieJong, Joseph Juarez, San Francisco in 1915, Ed was a being no opposition to nominated Forenich, R. Crosat & P. Pres. M. Wayne Kanzaki, Joe Keefe, Timothy conductor on Muni before becoming Officers, the Secretary was instructed Duffy. Kiely, Ja Han Kim, Richard Kim, a member ofthe Department in 1947, to cast a favorable ballot for the MINUTES OF LAST MEETING: Christine Kirkwood, James Kreps, age 32. From the Academy Ed was following: PRESIDENT - MARK Approved as presented in writing to Kenneth Kwak, Eric Leal, Kevin Lee, assigned to Co. K, Solo Motorcycles, SULLIVAN; VICE PRESIDENT - the membership. Warren Lee, John Leong, Kirk Leong, where he remained until his retire- RUDOLPH MILON; TREASURER - NEW MEMBERS: Motion McKee/ Phillip Lorin, Jason Lynch, Rose ment in 1973, age 57. Twenty-six WILLIAM PARENTI; TRUSTEES - 2nd Jeffery following be accepted - Mammone, Brian Mank, Jennifer years on the Solos, and he still re- FRANK FORENCICH & WILLIAM Dean Bacciocco, Michael Baglin, Marino, Lawrence McDevitt, tired for Service. In 1950 he received HARDEMAN. President & V. Presi- Maureen Barron, Michael Battaglia, Roshawn McKeever, Sean aC/C for arrest of a Hit & Run driver dent serve one year, other Officers Shawn Beckerley, Giovanni Biondi, McEllistrim, Raul Mendieta, Mary K. who pulled a gun on Ed while he was twoyears. Motion McKee/2nd Hurley Steve Blair, Tracy Boes, Manuel Mercer, Brian Michaud, Walter making the arrest. Ed was 80 at the 2nd Reading to amend ART VI, SEC Bonilla, Tina Bonjour, Alex Bouja, Miranda, David Nastari, Michael time of his death. 2 of BY-LAWS - APPROVED. William Braconi, David Brandt, Nevin, Jr., Daniel O'Brien, William MAX BEREZNICK: Born in San NEW BUSINESS: Treas. Parenti Leonard Broberg, Marcus Bronfeld, Ocasio, Brian Oliver, Dennis Francisco in 1898, Max was working reported that Tiret Accounting Jeffery Brown ,John Burke, Raymond O'Mahoney, Stephen O'Sullivan, Rob- as a tile setter before joining the wanted to meet with Officers onJanu- Callo, Craig Canton, Marc Chan, ert Padrones, Timothy Paine, Gary Department in 1931 at age 32. There ary 9, time to be set later, re: Erisa. Nolan Chan, Andrew Cohen, Anton Peachy, Michael Peregoy, Michael being no Academy, Max received his GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION: Collins, William Conley, Lisa Curry, Petuya, Susan Pisani, Yvette training working out of the Night Pres. Sturken set next regular meet- Christopher Da Rosa, Romeo Poindexter, Michael Rebollini, Kevin Chiefs Office. He worked, after this ing for 2 p.m., Wednesday, January Delavega, Mark Demita, Alexander Rector, Oliver Reich, Robert Richins, training, at Southern for a year, Mis- 17, 1996 in Conference Room, Dratva, Kirk Edison, Maria Escobar, Rosemarie Rich, Dean flies, Becki sion, two years, before being assigned Ingleside Station. Installation of Of- Vincent Etcheber, Teresa Ewins, Carl Robinson, Wanda Roland, Joseph to the Inspectors Bureau remaining ficers. Fabri, Matthew Faliano, Timothy Salazar, Denis Sanford, Pete Schlegle, there until his retirement for service ADJOURNMENT: There being no Falvey, Neil Fanene, Bert Filamor, Jesse Serna, Chriatina Serujo, Leslie in 1957, age 59.