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I - 9 .. - Official Publication Of The - SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION VOLUME 41, NUMBEE. 5 SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 2009 www.sfpoa.org President's Message Thank You, And We Hear You! By Gary Delagnes, tended the annual Harvard University country better figure that out or they SFPOA President summit of the 50 largest police unions will begin to lose many of the things in the US and Canada. These confer- they fought so hard to obtain for their I want to thank the membership for ences always center on the pressing members. The "us vs. them" mindset their understanding of these bleak eco- law enforcement issues of the day. This will no longer work, and if we follow nomics times and for their willingness year, without exception, the number it, we will lead our members into an to renegotiate our current contract. one issue that each union was grap- economic abyss. The truth of the matter is that while pling with was the looming specter we did agree to defer 2% of our exist- of job cuts, lay-offs, and/or contract ing contract, we also extended it an re-openers. additional year, and guaranteed the Perhaps most urgent of all is a "The demotion of membership an additional minimum swelling sentiment among taxpayer of 3% at a time when we will most organizations and state and local leg- DC Suhr comes at certainly still be dealing with great islators to abolish public pension funds a time when rank- economic uncertainty. altogether. Just as most large corpora- tions have done over the last decade, and-file confidence the trend is to provide a modest sal- ary increase to each employee in lieu in the department "I want to thank of pension plans, and leave it to the SFPOA President Gary Delagnes leadership is most the membership for individual to save for his or her own retirement via a 401K plan. The same wanting, and it is a their understanding focus is now being given to generous one of the highest in the country) health plans, as well. disturbing character but have been able to increase it by of these bleak The reality of the situation is that an additional 3%-5% and extend our many Americans, while they love us assassination rife with contract into what should be a much economics times and and what we do, still believe that our healthier economy when we renego- pension, benefits, and salaries are ex- insider intrigue." tiate in 2012. I applaud you for your for their willingness to cessive, particularly so at a time when broad vision, and thank you for your so many Americans are losing their vote. renegotiate our current jobs, homes, and life savings. The other union leaders at the semi- contract." Marty Linsky, a faculty member of nar were amazed that at a time when Greg Suhr Debacle the John F. Kennedy School of Govern- most police departments are dealing I realize that many members may ment at Harvard University, explained with how much they must give back have voted against the proposal be- that the attitudes of the American the SFPOA managed not only to hold cause of the Greg Suhr "situation." I I can assure the membership that people regarding pension systems and onto what we have (a 23% wage in- what we have done with the contract is want to thank you for acknowledging health care benefits have changed dra- crease over 4 years which is already that these were separate issues. The a wise move in lieu of what's going on matically, and police unions across the in the rest of the nation. I recently at- demotion of DC Suhr comes at a time when rank-and-file confidence in the department leadership is most want- ing, and it is a disturbing character assassination rife with insider intrigue. 141st San Francisco Presidio Aside from the political issues that were involved in this grievous deci- Memorial Day Ceremony sion, the unprofessional manner by which Deputy Chief Suhr received Americans Killed In Iraq & Afghanistan, The Buffalo Soldiers, and news of his demotion is most appall- SF High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) to be honored ing. No face-to-face, no phone call, just a written notice delivered to him The 141st official City and County killed during that war. We also will pay by a hapless PUG underling running of San Francisco's Memorial Day Ob- special tribute to all Americans killed an errand for the Chief of Police. Un- servance will take place on Monday, in Iraq and Afghanistan. A special believable. May 25, 2009. The ceremony will Howitzer cannon salute will be given Rest assured that I am particularly be held at the historic Presidio's San to salute the Buffalo Soldiers. We will disturbed by the political shenani- Francisco National Cemetery. The also say farewell to the members of gans that have effectively denied my 191st Army Band will lead a 10:30a.m. the ninety-year old San Francisco Ju- membership of one of the most rare parade featuring vehicles from the nior Reserve Officers Training Corps, commodities in this era of civic gov- Bay Area Model A Ford Club, from the which the SF School Board will put out ernment; competent and inspiring Parade Ground to the cemetery. The of business in June. This will be their leadership. To think that City Hall formal ceremony will start at 11:00 final appearance. cares more about political position- a.m. and end at 12:00 noon. Music The ceremony will end with the ing than it does about the morale of will be provided by the only military playing of" Amazing Grace", taps, and working cops is very telling. We at the band in the Bay Area, the 191st Army a 21- Gun Howitzer cannon salute by POA have taken appropriate notice Band, and the San Francisco Cable the Army's 75th Division and a fly and, when we are inevitably asked, Car Chorus. over. we will respond accordingly to our This Memorial Day we will honor For more information contact Wal- counter-parts in local and statewide the 90th Anniversary of the return of lace Levin at 415-748-0613 or 415- public safety unions. our World War I veterans and those 554-6036. Page 2 POA Journal May 2009 POA Board of Directors Meeting, April 15, 2009* Note: Secretary Montoya was excused. the POA and discussed the Legal 10. President Delagnes discussed the at the funeral ceremony and other Sergeant-at-Arms Breen directed Editor Defense Fund as outlined by the recent failure of the SF Labor attendant assistance. Ray Shine to take and report the min- by-laws. Council to rescind a prior vote to 14. VP Martin called for a moment of utes. 6 President Delagnes discussed the appeal to the Attorney General for silence for the four slain Oakland in-progress membership vote re- the release of those men charged officers. 1 Call to order by Sergeant-at-Arms garding the renegotiated contract in the 1971 murder of Sergeant 15. President Delagnes opened the Breen at 1210 hours. proposal. John Young. floor for new business. No new 2. Breen leads the Pledge of Alle- 7 President Delagnes discussed the 11. Treasurer Halloran discussed the business was tendered. giance. status of the upgrade of retirement expense recap report, noting that 16. President Delagnes adjourned the 3. Breen conducted the roll call. discrepancies recently legislated the operation of the organization meeting at 1335 hours. 4. Presentation by retiree Dan Hance for certain members of the Airport is thus far significantly under and associates for HeroCare, a non- Bureau, as well as their eligibility budget. *These minutes will not be adopted profit organization that provides a to enter the DROP program. 12. Treasurer Halloran discussed by the Board of Directors until the next number of financial services to law 8. President Delagnes discussed the the financial support for gym General Membership meeting. Corrections enforcement personnel, includ- pending meet-and-confer with equipment for certain units and and amendments might be made prior ing insurance and assistance with the SFPD regarding the 10-hour details. to a vote to enter the minutes into the loans through Police in the Com- day work schedule in the Bureau 13. Vice President Martin discussed permanent record. All corrections and/ munity Loan Program. of Inspectors. the recent killing of four Oakland or amendments will be published in the S. General Council John Tennant 9. President Delagnes discussed pos- PD officers and the significant role succeeding issue of the Journal. briefed the members regarding sible promotional appointments to that the SFPOA and SFPD played the new unincorporated status of ranks of Q-50 and Q-80. in the planning of and attendance Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call Wednesday, April 15, 2009 President Gary Delagnes P Co. G Sean O'Leary P Vice President Kevin Martin P Dean Sorgie E Secretary Tony Montoya E Co. H Mans Goldsborough P Treasurer Mike Walsh £ Marty Halloran P Co. I Scott Biggs P Sergeant-At-Arms Chris Breen P Jody Kato P Editor Ray Shine P Co.J Kevin Lyons E Brian Philpott E Co. A Ed Browne P George Rosko P Co. K Matt Gardner P Corrado Petruzella P Co. B Larry Bertrand A Jayme Campbell E Hdqtr. Bob Mammone P Co. C Joe McFadden E George Ferraez E Chris Schaffer P Narcotics Dave Falzon E Co. D Larry Mack P Martin Covarrubias E Jose Jimenez P Tactical Dan Laval £ Mark Madsen P Co.

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