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VOLUME 52, NUMBER 1 SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 2020 www.sfpoa.org The Crisis No One is Talking About ment is offering $15,000 for lateral of- that started the academy finished their clear signal that the Department expects ficers. Here in California, the cities of field training to become fully “street things to get worse. San Mateo and Seaside just approved ready” officers. Meaning, at that rate, While there’s been lip service that we $30,000 signing bonuses, Palo Alto of- we’d have to have 400 applicants pass need more officers, an actual funded plan fers $25,000, San Diego offers a $15,000 background and begin the academy just and a realistic strategy to implement an bonus, Monterey and Santa Cruz offer to tread water. aggressive hiring effort does not exist. $20,000, and Fremont offers $10,000. Treading water without a lifeline This should concern us all. The competition for officers is fierce isn’t a survival skill, it’s simply a way to Our elected leaders and the Chief and is fueled by many factors: a huge prolong drowning. need to treat our staffing crisis as exactly wave of retirements, an anti-police nar- When I wrote above that we had that: a crisis. They cannot afford to wait rative that is both keeping people from approximately 1,800 officers, it’s not an any longer. Consider that it takes approx- entering into the profession as well as accurate measure of the number of of- imately 18-24 months to get a candidate pushing them out, a strong economy, ficers able to respond to 9-1-1 calls. For from application to completion of our and a lower interest in pursuing policing example, 172 officers are assigned to the Field Training program. Which means as a career in general. It’s a perfect storm Airport, over 100 officers are out due to that any plan put into effect today won’t with catastrophic impacts: applications injury (this is a typical number) and over have an impact in our neighborhoods are down, resignations are up and a huge 500 are assigned as investigators or in for two years. By Tony Montoya, retirement bubble hangs over police administrative functions. Generally, we Finally, our leaders must take into President agencies. have between 1,000 to 1,200 officers who account how their actions are perceived This is especially true in San Fran- are working the street and responding by current and prospective officers. Yell- We’re in the midst of a police-staffing cisco. In 2018, we had 171 officers leave to emergencies. ing “F@%K the POA” while flipping the crisis. You wouldn’t know it, because SFPD, as of last month, we had 152 The lack of hiring impacts us in one bird at a campaign event sends a despi- policy makers are not talking about it. leave in 2019. The 2018 loss of officers area: patrol. That is why the announce- cable message to everyone who wears, Police unions and chiefs alike have been is approximately 9.5% of the SFPD’s ap- ment that the Department wants to or is thinking about wearing, a badge. sounding the alarm bell, but no one is proximate sworn staff of 1,800 officers. change its 9-1-1 response time goal from It’s not exactly the video material for a really listening. While, that number is scary, here’s what a public goal of 4 minutes to 8 minutes is recruitment video. Creating a hostile How bad is it? Well, bad enough that should scare you more. Of the last two disturbing. Especially since measuring work environment is no way to recruit or usually tight-fisted public agencies are police academy classes that have gone the true response time shows the SFPD retain quality officers, who quite frankly, throwing around signing bonuses to through both academy coursework is averaging 7 minutes. By accepting a are in high-demand across the country, lure officers from one agency to another and field training, only 43% of recruits longer wait time for police response to especially here in the Bay Area. (laterals). The Seattle Police Depart- the most pressing emergencies sends a Epic Change in Providing Benefits for Occupationally Injured SF Public Safety Employees By Mike Hebel, SFPOA Welfare Officer Compensation Division, Department of timely, efficient and fair resolution of all trades over twenty-five years ago, the Human Resources, and Employee Rela- disputes that arise in connection with a agreements typically provide for: (1) an On July 1, 2019 San Francisco public tions Division, signed historic Workers’ workers’ injury claim. alternative dispute resolution system safety employees (police officers and Compensation Alternative Dispute Reso- that supplements or replaces the State fire fighters) began to enjoy the same or History of “Carve Outs” lution Labor-Management Agreements WCAB system; (2) usually provides for similar workers’ compensation “carve In California any large employer, (“workers compensation carve outs”) mediation and arbitration through the outs” that are now in place for Fresno private or public, whose employees which was adopted by the City’s Board trial level; (3) an exclusive, agreed upon, police officers, Richmond police offi- belong to a union or association may of Supervisors. A carve-out is an alterna- list of doctors to provide medical care to cers and firefighters, and Los Angeles negotiate and contract with them to opt tive to the dispute resolution procedures injured workers; (4) an exclusive, agreed police officers. In December 2018 the out (“carve out”) of certain procedural in the state workers’ compensation sys- upon, list of qualified medical examin- SFPOA and SF Firefighters — Local 798, parts of the State’s workers’ compensa- tem which is created through a collective ers to provide medical-legal analysis of after nearly one year of discussions and tion system (CA Labor Code section bargaining agreement. disputes; (5) a joint labor-management negotiations with the City’s Workers 3201.7). The obligation to provide com- Now for the first time since the Cali- program oversight committee; (6) a re- pensation remains, but the parties can fornia legislature established, in 1913, turn to work program; and (7) frequently agree to alternative methods of dispute a workers’ compensation program, provides for a sharing of the cost savings resolution. The California legislature SF police officers and firefighters will resulting from the use of the “carve-out” has consistently expanded the rights of have a seat at the table on how workers’ agreement. the parties and encouraged alternative compensation benefits are delivered to The goals of a carve-out usually dispute resolution. its members. First started in the construction Benefits such as full-pay disability CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 (DP), medical care, temporary and per- manent disability compensation, and industrial disability retirements are not changed. Rights such as the right to engage an attorney, enjoy all the presumptive injury protections (heart, back, cancer, etc.), and receive fair and accurate medical evaluations are not changed. Substantive rights have not been changed nor has compensation been diminished. What has changed is the manner in which these benefits are provided. These Agreements provide for timely and ef-

Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, (USPS CA #882-320) Deputy Chief Greg Yee, Ombudsperson Maria Mariotto, Mike Hebel, and Sean ficient determinations on workers’ com- Perdomo at the SF Firefighters Local 798 headquarters following the November 22, pensation claims, timely and efficient 2019 Joint Labor Management Committee meeting where the first 5 months of the access to high-quality medical care, and workers’ compensation carve-out program were evaluated. Page 2 POA Journal January 2020 Minutes of the December 18, 2019, Board of Directors Meeting

Call to Order Presentation by the Salesian Nominations for the Executive November 2019 and December 2019. 1. Sergeant-at-Arms Tracy McCray Boys Club of San Francisco Board (alphabetically) While nothing has been decided, called the meeting to order at 1206 6. Randy DeMartini made a financial 9. President all options will be weighed before hours. request of $5,000 for the Club, which Rich Cibotti making a final decision. There was a benefits the club, as well as CYO Tony Montoya discussion amongst the Board. Pledge of Allegiance events and provides access to kids Joe Valdez 15. President Montoya discussed the 2. Sgt.-at-Arms Tracy McCray led the for various programs. Vice President recent news article in the Chronicle Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. that projects a $425 million deficit Presentation by Member Kevin Lyons Tracy McCray asked for a moment by the City over the next two years. Sean Thompson with regards Tracy McCray of silence for our service men and While this is very preliminary, Presi- to issue with AFLAC Secretary women, as well as for law enforce- dent Montoya believes that raises Matt Lobre ment, who have lost their lives serv- 7. Sean indicated that he bought a will still be forthcoming this July 1, Kevin Worrell ing our country and communities. policy from AFLAC in 2017 that was 2020 per the MOU. supposed to cover ON/OFF duty Treasurer Swearing in of new representatives 16. President Montoya reinforced the incidents. Sean recently sustained an Sean Perdomo 1700-hour Department Bulletin, and 3. Parliamentarian Mike Hebel swore on-duty injury and when he went to Louis Wong re-emphasized that the bulletin still in the three new representatives. file the on-duty claim with AFLAC, Sgt At Arms stands. President Montoya had our Stan Bratchikov (Park Station) Joe he was told that the policy did not Rick Andreotti (unopposed) labor attorney Gregg Adam speak Clark (Tenderloin Station) Bryan cover on-duty incidents, and that to trying to move the Department Santana (Mission Station) his Worker’s Compensation should Approval of the November Bulletin into a side letter. President cover this. Sean wanted to bring 2019 Board Minutes Roll Call Montoya also emphasized that this to the members attention, in the 10. One correction. Lloyd Martin re- 4. Secretary Lobre conducted roll call. members should be mindful of not event they were under the impres- signed as Chair of the Election 29 Board of Directors were present, abusing their sick time. sion that AFLAC would cover an Committee after the November Gen- 7 were excused. on-duty incident. eral membership meeting. President 17. President Montoya called for an Presentation by Jasmine Barranti re. Montoya appointed Pat Faye to Chair Executive session for the Board of Presentation by Election Support for The Police Unity Tour the upcoming election. A motion Directors at this point in the meeting. Committee Chairman Pat Faye 5. Officer Barranti made a financial was made by Director Mansfield and Vice President’s Message 8. Pat recently took over for Lloyd Mar- request of $7000 total for the 7 rid- seconded by Sgt. at Arms McCray. tin, who resigned recently. Pat went 18. Vice President Andreotti advised ers who will be participating in the Motion carried. over the ground rules with respect the Lt. Lozada will be making a unity tour in May 2020. The ride was to the upcoming election for the President’s Message presentation at the January Board established in 1997 in memory of of- Executive Board which will be held 11. President Montoya reminded the of Directors meeting regarding soft ficers killed in the line of duty. January 13-17, 2020. Board to remind members that today body armor and load bearing vests. would be the last day to submit their Treasurer’s Report Uber/Lyft/Taxi receipts for their re- 19. Treasurer Perdomo advised that spective holiday party. Any receipts there were significant cuts made to received after today, will be paid out the 2020 budget with an emphasis in January 2020. to bolster the Legal Defense Fund. 12. President Montoya advised the The budget was presented to the Board that the POA will be closed Board of Directors to review and ask after December 20th and will reopen questions. There was a brief discus- on January 2, 2020. sion amongst the Board. President 13. President Montoya reminded the Montoya made a motion from the Board that should a member have floor to adopt the 2020 budget, it was someone from IIB or Internal Af- seconded by Director Friedman, and fairs be seeking a statement from a passed unanimously. member, to please remind the mem- Treasurer Perdomo advised the As- ber to seek counsel before giving a sociation was 9% under budget for 2019. statement. New Business 14. President Montoya indicated that 20. Director Hart made mention for Parliamentarian Mike Hebel, left, swears in new reps: Bryan Santana, Co. D; Stan the Brixton (which opened in May Bratchikov, Co. F, and Joe Clark, Co. 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Minutes CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE “Who has the bright idea?” — Ret. Sgt. Marty Lalor members to please monitor their The motion passed unanimously. hours with regards to the 14-hour 24. Director Chan made a motion of day and 40-hour overtime in pay $5,000 and seconded by Director period rules. Carew, for the Salesian Boys Club. Old Business The motion passed unanimously. 21. Director Cabillo made mention of Adjournment being mindful of what is said after 25. President Montoya requested a mo- a serious use of force incident. Re- tion for adjournment which was minder that your body worn camera made by Director Clark. Meeting is still recording. adjourned at 1416 hours. 22. Director Friedman voiced displea- Submitted by sure over the lack of support given by Matt Lobre the Chief to the members involved in *These minutes will not be adopted by the recent officer involved shooting the Board of Directors until the next Gen- in the Mission. eral Membership meeting. Corrections and amendments might be made prior to a vote Financial Requests to enter the minutes into the permanent 23. A motion of $7,000 was made by Di- record. All corrections and/or amendments rector Lyons and seconded by Direc- will be published in the succeeding issue of tor Laval, for the Police Unity Tour. the Journal. This photo is from Critical Mindset Coordinated Response Force on Force Training on November 20, 2019. —Sgt. Justin Paul Bugarin Seal Discipline Records San Francisco Police Department By Paul Chignell, Legal Defense Administrator On The Status Of Women Under the terms of the contract between the SFPOA and the City prior A Gender Analysis of the San Francisco Police Department discipline can be sealed in your personnel folder. By Tracy McCray, If you have suffered a written reprimand or a suspension in the past Sergeant-At-Arms please contact me and I will facilitate the sealing. Sealing means any reprimand two (2) years old or suspension five (5) As the Chairwoman for the SFPOA’s Women’s Action Committee (WAC), I want years can be sealed and cannot be used against you for purposes of pro- to first thank my fellow members, most notably Rachel Kilshaw, Amy Hurwitz, motion, transfer or special assignment. Michelle Primiano and Mari Shepard along with Wendy Berkowitz who provided Email me any time at [email protected]. valuable insight, as well as the Women Officers of the Department who participated in the focus groups that helped gather much needed information for this report. And thank you to Dr. Emily Murase and Elizabeth Newman of the Department on the Status of Women for putting forth the first comprehensive report detailing the journey that Women in the San Francisco Police Department have gone through Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call over the years and providing a way forward for the future. Read The Report Wednesday, December 18, 2019 https://tinyurl.com/r8wf22x President Tony Montoya P Vice President Rick Andreotti P Secretary Matthew Lobre P Treasurer Sean Perdomo P Sergeant-At-Arms Tracy McCray P Editor Ray Shine E 1981 Co. A Josh Cabillo P

Larry Chan P INCE S Co. B Damon Hart P Louis Wong P REA A

Co. C Joseph Kavanagh E AY Danny Miller E B Co. D Mikayla Connell P Bryan Santana P REATER

Co. E Joan Cronin E G Jesus Peña P Co. F Stan Bratchikov P Matt Friedman P Co. G Anthony Garrett P Chris Mansfield P

Co. H Matt Inocencio P RANCISCO AND THE David Lee P F AN

Co. I Michael Ferraresi P S Pavel Khmarskiy P Co. J Joseph Clark P ERVING

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City leaders in San Francisco recently played semantic games with the lan- ☛ Specially Scheduled Events guage associating felons and other mis- creants with the crimes they did commit. POLICE DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT They want to soften the language for Where Italian Athletic Club these rapacious convicted predators. When January 11, 2000, 1:00 pm Their semantic choices to eliminate the specific nature of illegal and often wan- Contact Kevin Worrell 415-531-4840 ton behavior was despicable. Mike Francheschi 415-297-8250 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS LOCAL HEROES Police Shootings The most venom from the Left is di- NIGHT (BENEFITTING BALEAF) By Paul Chignell, rected at officers who in the course and Where Chase Center, 3rd at 16th Streets, SF Former President and scope of their difficult employment must Current Legal Defense Administrator When Thursday, January 16, 2020 7:30 pm discharge their weapons to stop an im- Contact [email protected] minent threat, protect victims or protect The radical leftists of San Francisco themselves from criminals who have JOHN CAGNEY & EDDIE YU RETIREMENT CELEBRATION climb out from under their rocks to absolutely no concern for human life. Where SF Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St., SF constantly attack and disparage police As one who has been involved in officers in San Francisco — as well as the When Thursday, January 30, 2020 two officer involved shootings, at the underpinnings of the most progressive Contact Phone 415-638-0099 risk of being presumptive, I know I can criminal justice system on our planet. speak for most officers in that they dread EMERALD SOCIETY LEO CRAB FEED They are a large band of hypocrites having to use lethal force, but in rare Where who employ the mantra of propaganda. SF Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St., SF instances they must. We see them in the streets and demon- When Friday, January 31, 2020 6:00 pm Despite exhaustive investigations by strating in front of buildings such as the Contact Brian Burke 415-553-1893 prosecutors, internal affairs investigators old Hall of Justice and the headquarters and an independent watchdog agency — SF POLICE CREDIT UNION BREAKFAST/MEETING of our police union. They visit district and the potential for involvement by the police stations with their venomous Where So. SF Conference Center, 255 Airport Blvd., So. SF United States Department of Justice and oratory about alleged police abuse, and When Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:30 am the State Attorney General, recent police mirror their protectors in the electoral Contact [email protected] shootings have been deemed justified establishment of the City with illogical under our system of justice, the rule of SFPD “HONDA UNIT” REUNION DINNER (SAVE THE DATE) arguments about what police should or law and administrative sanctions. should not do. Where (To Be Announced) Even the ubiquitous carpetbagger This pervasive onslaught of hate to- When Wednesday, April 29, 2020 himself, George Gascón, has signed off wards the police officers of San Francisco Contact Pat Robinson, [email protected] as not worthy of any criminal prosecu- is conducted by individuals who hold tion all recent police shootings, even af- no common sense in the discourse of ter looking under every twig and branch ☛ Regularly Scheduled Meetings or Events public opinion. They reject meaningful and repetitive witness interviews. The and balanced investigations of police Left believes none of it. VETERAN POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION misconduct with their radical diatribes They demonstrate and disrupt and Where Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave., SF that police officers should be disarmed, scream that officers are murderers and When Second Tuesday of every month, 11:00 am imprisoned or “shut down”. want to shut everything down. Their Contact [email protected] They don’t acknowledge that com- Larry Barsetti 415-566-5985 allies in elective office remain mute, munity policing initiatives work in San never saying a word in defense of the Francisco neighborhoods, that the police WIDOWS & ORPHANS AID ASSOCIATION police officers. union contributes incredible resources Where Hall of Justice, Room 150, (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) The San Francisco Police Department to under-served San Franciscans, and When Second Tuesday of every month, 12:30 pm has the most diverse and well trained that victims of crime deserve attention Contact Mark McDonough 415-681-3660, [email protected] in modern de-escalation techniques in from all of us. the country but they are still attacked as They are rarely challenged by elected AMERICAN LEGION SF POLICE-FIRE POST not trained and not diverse like the old officials or the two clowns at the San propaganda of the 1950s where if you say Where Park Station Community Room, 1899 Waller St., SF Francisco Chronicle, Diaz and Egelko. When Second Tuesday of every month, 4:00 pm it over and over again people believe it. Contact Greg Corrales 415-759-1076 The Victims of Crime Our Leaders In today’s San Francisco the victims of The hypocrisy of the Left is often POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING crime are largely ignored by the leftists matched by local media types and and their protectors in the local media. Where POA Building elected officials. Instead there are cries of restorative The same elected officials who decry When Third Wednesday of every month, Noon justice, alternative courts, destruction of police officers, pontificate about police Contact POA Office 415-861-5060 the bail system, elimination of all bar- interactions with residents without any riers to those convicted of crime, early facts of their own, who try to block our RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF CCSF release, shutting down of jails, with- well-deserved contracts with unfath- Where Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave., SF drawing gang enhancement provisions, omable demands of justice reforms are and a complete lack of analysis of racial When Second Wednesday bi-monthly also all about needing police officers for disparity of victims. (Feb., Apr. June, Aug. Oct. Dec.), 10:00 am their community work. One day they are Of course, we still have the Chron- Contact RECCSF Office 415-681-5949 contacting police officials for extraordi- icle’s sleepy Bob Egelko garbage of nary service and then that night ripping non-factual discussion of death penalty RETIREE RANGE RE-QUALIFICATION police officers to shreds verbally without retention. Where SFPD Pistol Range justification. Some of the criminal justice reforms When Contact Lake Merced Range for Dates The same can be said for the media are obviously appropriate but ALL of Contact “barons”. Range Staff 415-587-2274 them? We think not. Kate Steinle is murdered and dies The clear absence of even an acknowl- in her father’s arms and the media will edgement that crime victims deserve a focus on the defense of the person pull- semblance of justice is unconscionable. ing the trigger. The clearest example of this was a The voters of California in two recent recent “community” meeting in the Mis- Frank Daniele Realty elections strongly upheld the death pen- sion district where these same radical Since 1995 alty with an even higher vote the last leftists shouted their propaganda. When time out and the ignoramus at the morn- police officials discussed the fact that the 415-759-5433 ing newspaper speaks of death penalty suspect who attacked the police officers danielerealty.com Save $$ with support waning. This clown describes that led to an officer-involved shooting a reduced himself as a journalist? Not even. [email protected] 4% total may have been the same individual who The Radical Leftists and their allies DRE#01092828 listing fee. committed a hot prowl burglary prior to need to be confronted and repudiated. the seminal incident, they would hear San Francisco Native • St. Ignatius 1982 They will be. nothing of that. 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Abucay demonstrated that one of the The Vallejo Police Department re- core values of The Department’s Mis- sponded to a home invasion robbery sion Statement – i.e. The protection of where a young woman was report- human life – is not an empty sentiment edly held captive and sexually assaulted but one that he takes on patrol with him while the suspects robbed the house of every day.” valuables. The Vallejo PD engaged in a high-speed pursuit of the suspect vehicle Sergeant Michelle Primiano and after the incident and were able to arrest Officer Mark Fraize, working a plain- 3 of the 4 suspects. The one suspect who clothes assignment, were driving south was wanted was known to the investi- on Hyde Street crossing Golden Gate We normally sign off each one of our cer Michael Toomey, Officer Richard gating officers and lived in SF. The Valle- when they saw an individual on the columns with a ‘Stay safe’ hoping that Hawkins, Officer Pierre Mayorga, Of- jo PD investigators contacted Officer sidewalk pointing a handgun across you can avoid all of the dangers associ- ficer Ian Mikulas, Officer Mark Wilk- Raymond Biagini and Officer Steven the street from where he was stand- ated with the job you do. After all, what er, Officer Rolando Sanchez, Officer Filippi who worked Special Investiga- ing. Michelle and Mark immediately other profession requires that you wear Rodney Freeman and Officer Steven tions and asked for their assistance in pulled over and ran towards the subject a gun to work. And what other occupa- Coleman responded. The officers imme- locating and arresting the wanted felon. commanding the suspect to drop his tion leaves you with only seconds before diately set up a perimeter and utilized And the officers did exactly that. weapon. He finally complied and was you have to decide which type of force the ‘contain and call-out’ technique to then placed in custody. Further inves- is necessary to render a situation safe. increase the odds of a successful resolu- It was early evening when a resident tigation proved that the weapon was And that decision you makes will then tion. The suspect decided to surrender to of the unit block on Rodgers Street actually a BB gun that had been altered follow you through all of the pending the officers and a designated arrest team called 9-1-1 to report a burglary that in a manner that it appeared to be an interviews and repor ts you’ll have to to him into custody. Further investiga- just occurred. The caller had video of authentic firearm as the orange coloring deal with justifying your actions. Then, tion revealed he was in possession of the suspect breaking into a lockbox and had been removed. at some point, people with official titles a 9mm pistol loaded with a 15 round using the key inside to gain entry to the But what if the individual they en- will take months to decide whether/ high-capacity magazine. apartment building. Officer Vincent countered pointed his replica weapon at not that 1-second choice you made was Pacchetti and Officer Phillip Freed the officers and refused to comply with appropriate. The 9-1-1 caller said he just witnessed responded, took the report, and checked their commands. How much restraint And people wonder why it’s so hard a man beating a woman and then drag- the video footage to capture a photo of is necessary before you put yourself in to fill the vacancies that are occurring in ging her to his car on the 1600 block of the suspect. The officers conducted a further jeopardy of being killed. Fortu- law enforcement today. Hayes Street. Officer Jose Mora, Officer search and located the felon soon after. nately, for the suspect, the officers he Natalie Villatoro, Officer Lauren Nel- The long, blonde dreadlocks helped encountered were seasoned veterans Officer Tracy Turner and Officer son, Officer Megan Monahan and Lieu- make the identification along with his who assessed the risk and made the Michael Petuya responded to a report tenant Dave Maron all responded to the carrying a blow-torch and a pry-bar . . . right choice. of a man armed with a gun sitting in a scene. The officers located a woman’s car near the Geary Boulevard tunnel. purse and blood stains on the ground Officer Oscar Abucay was on uni- It used to be established protocol The officers responded and located the from where the crime occurred. A pe- formed patrol with his partner Officer for each new Police Commissioner to suspect vehicle parked with 1 on board. rimeter was set up just about the time Anh Nguyen when they were flagged take the ‘Shoot, Don’t shoot’ Course The officers approached the occupied when Dispatch started receiving more down by several bystanders all point- at the Police Academy. Hopefully, that truck and Officer Patuya noticed the calls of another alleged DV occurring ing out an individual who had just col- policy is still in place. And it might not stock handle portion of a firearm stick- approximately 5 blocks away. Officer lapsed. The subject was a 64-year old be such a bad idea for our new District ing out from the center console area. The Howard Brown responded and located male with no pulse and unresponsive. Attorney to attend a session as well . . . officers immediately placed the suspect the suspect’s car with the victim inside Officer Abucay immediately began And sadly, with the end of the calen- into custody. Turned out the gun was at 19th Avenue and Lincoln. This was CPR chest cxompressions until he was dar year, the Officer Down Memorial loaded and he was also in possession of apparently a continuation of the initial relieved by SFFD Engine #1 personnel. page has listed 121 line of duty deaths cocaine base and heroin. incident the officers responded to on Unfortunately, the man they were trying in law enforcement for the year 2019. Hayes Street. Turned out the suspect was to help passed away later that evening Just think how the lives of all those It’s just after noon when 9-1-1 receives the ex-boyfriend of the victim and was at SFGH. family members have changed from a call of ‘shots fired’ on the 1400 block already on felony probation for several Sergeant Eric Balmy wrote an im- that ultimate sacrifice. of Innes Avenue in the Bayview. Offi- violent assaults. pressive commendation citing, “Officer Have a great New Year and stay safe.

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Members Q: I don’t like paying fees to with- who stop by any of the four Enterprise draw cash from non-credit union Car Sales locations and finance a vehicle Sold On Body Cameras ATMs, is there a way to avoid that? with us will receive a 1.25% APR rate (The following response was pro- discount!* A full list of car sale dates December 12, 2019 “We need to be fair to the citizens that vided by the Marketing Department at in 2020 will be available on our website, may be in private and compromising The Police CU). beginning January 1, 2020. Northville officers are among a hand- situations,” he said. “We’d like to see A: Yes, with a checking account at Next date for Living Trust seminar ful of Oakland County police using body others chart those waters so that we can The Police Credit Union, we’ll rebate you is set! If you missed our Living Trust cameras and Dustin Krueger said they better understand what rights we have up to $30 a month* for fees that you’re seminar held on November 23, don’t have exceeded his expectations. in order to protect our citizens filmed in charged for using another institution’s worry — we’ll be scheduling these Krueger, a Northville police captain, those very private situations.” ATM. All you need is to set up a recur- seminars throughout 2020. Our next date said he initially had concerns about body He said the department recently ring direct deposit to your Police Credit for seminars is scheduled for Saturday, cameras but now believes the devices upgraded its in-car cameras to include Union checking account for any amount, March 7th, 2020, with two sessions — bring greater transparency and account- increased storage space. Play Video and you are eligible for the rebate. In one at 9:30 am and one at 11:30 am. More ability to the department. Bloomfield Township Police Chief addition to the rebate, you’ll pay no information and a sign-up sheet will “The citizens want to know we are Philip Langmeyer said he has concerns monthly service charges, there are no be available around the end of January, doing things the right way,” he said. with financing and storage capabilities. minimum balance requirements to earn so check our website or your email for “These help with the transparency and “We are not studying body cameras dividends—and with direct deposit, details. accountability in showing whether and have no plans for implementation,” you’ll receive your money a day early! Important Reminder! As of January, we’re doing something right or if there he said. “We have other priorities and Open a checking account online at www. 2020, Microsoft will no longer be sup- are areas for improvement and training challenges that we need to address at thepolicecu.org and start saving money. porting Internet Explorer. To ensure you opportunities.” this time.” *The Police Credit Union will refund up to 10 have no problems accessing our online The use of body cameras comes more Walled Lake Police Chief Paul Shaki- ATM fee rebates per month. ATM surcharges banking, please upgrade to the latest ver- than two years after Gov. Rick Snyder nas said the department’s in-car cameras up to $3 per out-of-network ATM transaction. sion of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome signed legislation regulating their us- cover 90 percent of the officer-citizen You must have a checking account with The or Firefox. Police Credit Union in good standing and age, retention of data, who can request contact and sees no need for body cam- a direct deposit posted to your checking Give Us Your Feedback footage, and what information can be eras. account monthly. If you have feedback about any matter released. “The body camera technology is just at the Credit Union, please send a note Promotions The department signed a five-year, not there,” he said. “The cameras would by going to www.thepolicecu.org/contact- You can now earn $50 for referring $83,000 contract with Watchguard ear- not be able to keep up with the 12 plus form. If you have a specific concern, the an eligible colleague or family member lier this year but received around $14,000 hours being worked by some of our of- Credit Union encourages you to work who becomes a member! Referrals are in grants to offset the costs. ficers.” with branch or Contact Center staff unlimited, but some restrictions apply, Krueger said he understands that Oakland County Sheriff’s Office who can answer questions and either so check our website at www.thepolicecu. some residents may be concerned about The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office promptly resolve issues or escalate an org/referral for complete details. their local police using body cameras, contracts with 12 communities to pro- issue to the appropriate department or but added the devices are designed to vide police service including Pontiac, Upcoming Events individual for assistance. You can also protect them as well as the officers us- Rochester Hills, Lyon Township, Orion Plan to attend the 67th Annual Meet- post a message on the Credit Union’s ing them. Township, and others. ing and Breakfast of The Police Credit Facebook page at https://www.facebook. He said the Watchguard video camera Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who craft- Union on February 29, 2020! com/ThePoliceCU/. system is very user-friendly, the images ed portions of the state’s body camera Location: South San Francisco Con- Do you have something you’d like ference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd., are clear, and it has the ability to capture law, said although state law prohibits to see in this column? South San Francisco four different camera views. video filmed inside a home from public Time: Doors will open at 8:30 a.m., You can contact me at AlC@thepoli- “When that one incident occurs, such release, he still has concerns about other breakfast buffet is served at 9:00 am. cecu.org. as a major use of force, you want to be situations in which people could have able to have the ability to go back and a “reasonable expectation of privacy,” To reserve a seat for breakfast, please Membership: Credit Union member- review it to make sure everyone is fol- including those filmed outside the home contact Joseph Reilly, Corporate Sec- ship is open to all law enforcement, sup- retary. You can email him at JosephR@ port personnel and their family mem- lowing policy and procedure in being as but still in vulnerable situations. thepolicecu.org. Reservations must be bers throughout the state of California, safe as they can,” he said. “It’s invaluable He said this could include people received by February 24, 2020. as well as designated First Responders because it allows us to make sure we’re showering at their workplace or per- There are two vacancies on the Board within the 9 Bay Area counties. To see a all doing things the right and safe way.” forming sexual acts inside a car. of Directors. The Nominating Com- full list of eligible membership criteria, After Snyder signed into law, police Bouchard said the in-home protec- mittee nominated candidates Croce visit www.thepolicecu.org. Growing the agencies across the state began research- tions are just not enough to ensure “Al” Casciato (incumbent) and Glenn membership helps your Credit Union ing the cost, storage, redaction, citizen citizen privacy. He would like to see R. Sylvester (incumbent). Because the provide the best products and services. privacy, and how such devices would changes made to the law before he number of candidates equals the number impact their procedures, processes, and would consider implementing body of vacancies, an election is not necessary. Al Casciato is a retired SFPD Captain, personnel. cameras at the sheriff’s office, which he There is one vacancy on the Board of past POA President and Current Retirement The Oakland Press reached out to 42 said would cost around $2 million. Supervisors. The Nominating Commit- Board Commissioner who was elected to the of the county’s law enforcement agencies “I’m the one who sought this (leg- tee nominated Richard Corriea (incum- Credit Union Board of Directors in February in November to assess their progress on islative) language, but there are still bent). Because the number of candidates of 2014. He is currently a member of The body camera usage. situations that don’t occur in the home equals the number of vacancies, an elec- Police Credit Union Board of Directors and The contracts include body and in- where people could have a reasonable tion is not necessary. can be contacted at [email protected]. car cameras as well as cloud-based data expectation of privacy, such as in a car,” Suggestion: Cut this Column out and tape All three candidates are to be de- software, which allows agencies to view, he said. “Now you get into the whole inside the pantry door as reference for the clared elected under the By-laws at store, redact, and download the footage. argument of what’s reasonable.” entire household. Article VIII, Section 6. Agencies even have the ability, using the In Bouchard’s view, the main purpose software, to send videos directly to local of using body cameras is for evidentiary prosecutor’s offices for review if used as value and to hold police accountable, Sgt. Darius Jones Needs Assistance evidence in an investigation. something he discussed with legislators A fund has been established at The Police Credit Union for Sgt. Darius Jones A new law has law enforcement agen- while crafting the law. He also has con- who needs assistance. The account number is 1402242 S90. If you are a Police cies across Michigan researching how cerns about released videos being used Credit Union member, you can transfer from your account directly into the body cameras would work within their for entertainment purposes that would account number listed above. departments. “invade the privacy of fellow citizens.” This can be done online at https://www.thepolicecu.org or by calling “I don’t want people to be subjected 800-222-1391. No Thanks to cameras just because the police are Checks payable to the “Darius Jones”, Acct # 1402242 S90 Police in Bloomfield Hills, Birming- wearing them unless it’s to hold us ac- can be mailed to: ham, Walled Lake and at Oakland countable,” he said. “There are so many The Police Credit Union Community College told The Oakland different questions that go to privacy. Main Office Press they have no interest in studying Right now, we are having more and more 2550 Irving Street or purchasing body cameras at this time. discussions about privacy. I tried to get San Francisco, CA 94122 Others still have concerns about the (legislators) to understand that. You can’t or technology. split the baby on privacy.” Rochester Police Chief Steven Another change that he would like to The Police Credit Union Schettenhelm said his department does see added to the 2017 law includes more 802 Bryant Street not have any immediate plans to pur- explicit language about what video can San Francisco, CA 94103 chase body cameras and still has con- be redacted and what cannot. Please note: Donations ARE NOT tax deductible! cerns with managing data and privacy of the residents his officers interact with. From www.theoaklandpress.com January 2020 POA Journal Page 7 Reform the SFPD Way: Score 99.8% and Fail By Rich Cibotti non-activation and late activation, it may consolation to those who are currently sustain a complaint. I submitted a follow Taraval Station lead to the exact opposite of the goal: being disciplined. up email detailing the glaring issues Recording our calls on BWC. or chances for clarification. I have not Baseball is called a game of failure. What Does the Entirety received any recent updates, but I’m not It’s called so, because successful players Even More Absurd of the Event Mean? going to let it go. I’m still working on it. actually fail more than they succeed. A During the BWC Meet and Confer Another point of contention is the Then at Sergeant’s School we had a solid pro hitter will bat .300, meaning preparation meeting, Officer Mikayla definition of entirety. The Activation great opportunity to get this answered. they only reached base 3 of 10 at bats, or Connell brought up one of the most of Body Worn Cameras Bulletin, DB- Classes presented by the Body Worn have 7 failed at bats. A hall of famer may absurd examples I’ve seen. If we are to 256, states that, “Members shall ensure Camera Unit, Department of Police Ac- bat .400, but even then, only 20 players in follow the policy and record any call the entire event is captured during all countability, and Internal Affairs, all the history of the game have done so, the with the potential for law enforcement mandatory recording circumstances or with the opportunity to clarify this issue. last being Ted Williams in 1941. Based on activity, it will be a lot of calls. Let’s say until their involvement at the incident I will save you all the suspense, no the amount of calls for service we handle a very busy station like Mission for ex- is completed.” Well what is the entirety one had a solid answer. But the DPA annually, and the very few that turn ample. An officer would on the low end defined as? That’s a good question with had the most intriguing answer. I asked into a use of force, we actually succeed probably record 10 videos per watch. many answers, none of which are spelled the DPA Senior Investigator, “What is far more than we fail. However, in our Ten videos per watch, 16 work days a out in any published policy. your office’s standard for the entirety of department, it will soon be possible to month, multiplied by 12 months is 1,920 During the BWC Meet and Confer the event?” The answer was, “We use succeed way above average, be a failure, videos. That is a lot of videos, and this with the City, the City representatives your department’s standard.” When I and possibly be terminated. is a low estimate. interpreted entirety as once you put explained that our department does not Now let’s say you were to miss three yourself on the call, you should activate have a standard, the investigator repeat- New Police Commission videos, so you only record 1,917 videos. the BWC. When we brought up that we ed the answer. When I stated, “Ok so you Disciplinary Guidelines Those three failures could possibly would be recording the Ford logo and have no standard,” it was explained that For those who have never read my lead to your termination. However, us driving there, what purpose does there are 4 different investigative teams. articles, or have not heard, the Police you would have a 99.8% compliance this serve? They basically answered Whichever investigative team gets your Commission has adopted new disci- rate with the policy. Talk about ab- with: Well this is what your policy says, case then interprets “entirety,” entirely plinary guidelines for us. Now, while surd. Now if we compound this year so that’s what it is. Well at least it’s an on their own, supervised by an attorney. I understand its lofty goals of making after year, you will make mistakes and honest answer. But I knew something It is troubling to me that the office who discipline standardized, it also leads to miss some more videos, but with three needed to change. investigates us, uses a standard that some absurd outcomes. Case in point strikes you’re going to be out. Only in So, a few weeks later, I made an ap- doesn’t exist. It begs the question, if when it comes to the Body Worn Camera the SFPD can you score a 99.8% and pointment, and went to the Chief’s office they have no standard, or an unknown policy discipline. still fail. hours. We had a good discussion on standard, how can we possibly comply? In the adopted proposal, now headed many topics. I brought up this very topic. When no one can define or tell the to meet and confer with the POA, a The department wants us to record The Chief said he thought catching the players the rules of the game, how is a “Fail to activate the body-worn camera more, and I am fine with that. But a third door as you’re exiting your vehicle, or participant supposed to succeed? When as required,” has three levels of dis- violation opening you up to termination activating prior to approaching someone you have a policy that even 99% compli- cipline. First offense, at a minimum a is insanity. Heck its more than possible on foot would be the entirety. I agreed ance could still leave you up for termina- reprimand, up to a 1-10 day suspension. to have 3 “failures” in one watch, let that it seemed like a logical standard. So, tion, you’ve got a problem. Batting .998 in Second offense, again starts at a written alone over the course of a year. I think I politely requested that this be clarified baseball would make you an instant Hall reprimand, up to a 30-90 day suspen- most of us are trying our best to record and inserted into the policy, because oth- of Famer, here you could get put on the sion. Third offense, starts at a 1-10 day our calls. Sometimes these things called erwise the folks at DPA would be open shelf. There is no way to win the game, suspension, but can go all the way to emergencies happen, stress kicks in, and to interpreting it in anyway favorable to when no one knows the rules. termination. Meaning that three failure the recording doesn’t happen. That’s just to activate violations, and you may be reality, were only human. terminated. I’m all for police reform, but it has to be logical. If you can have over 99% What is a Failure to Activate? compliance from a member, but still Failing to activate can simply be not terminate them, then it’s just reform that turning the BWC on at all. However, it “feels good” but will never accomplish can also be activating late. At Sergeant’s the transparency goals of the police School we spoke to Director McGuire commission. of the Strategic Management Bureau. The department is finally starting to At the end of the class, Sgt. Latus and I add the BWC to our Force Options train- discussed with her that since the viola- ing. This is the first time the department tion for not activating at all, is the same has tried to train us in actually using as activating late, the discipline can actu- the BWC on patrol. This is something ally incentivize us to not record at all. that can actually impact us and help 4 Personal Injury I mean if you show up on a scene and us improve. The short classroom train- forget to activate, so it goes on late, it may ing provided by Axon was not enough 4 Workers’ Comp be worth taking your chances and not to build any kind of muscle memory activating at all. I am not advocating for and the department should shoulder 4 Disability Retirement this, but this is one of the many absurd the blame for this training failure. I am outcomes derived from this policy. 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Catastrophic Illness Program *** MHN: Your free outpatient mental health benefit Representing SFPD officers in “on-duty” and (800) 535-4985, company code SFPD R “off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation MEMBERS: and retirement claims since 1970. Sgt. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 Officer Dennis Rodelas (415) 660-8664 “One law firm to handle all of your claims.” Officer Aaron Cowhig (415) 696-0607 Page 8 POA Journal January 2020

of fracturing his skull. These officers’ lives were clearly in danger, they tried to put Statement on Mission distance between themselves and the suspect, but video of the incident shows the suspect running continuously at one of the officers. This event unfolded quickly, OIS Video Release and our officers acted appropriately Issued by SFPOA President Tony Montoya Unfortunately, last night Chief Scott removed the gold stars from his uniform and put on his politician’s hat. He should have stood up and explained the inher- December 18, 2019 ent dangers these officers faced and their duty to take action to protect themselves Last night Chief Scott held a community meeting to release the video footage of and members of the public. the officer-involved shooting that followed our officers being physically attacked We also hope just as much public scrutiny that is being applied to these officer’s by a suspect that occurred in the Mission District on Saturday, December 7. actions will also be applied to San Francisco’s open air drug markets, lack of man- It was disappointing to see Chief Scott focus exclusively on “transparency” at datory mental health interventions and other factors that have nothing to do with the meeting and to not explain the situation our officers were forced to respond to law enforcement that contributed to this incident.” once the suspect physically attacked both of them. Below is the statement I issued to the San Francisco Examiner today in full regarding the incident: Surveillance Camera Footage “From the moment officers responded to a 911 call about a deranged suspect December 7, 2019 breaking into a home occupied by a family with a young child, the suspect at- Officer Involved Shooting https://vimeo.com/380148633 tacked those officers. Wielding a bottle, the suspect struck one officer to the point Video

become less safe, more inundated with drugs, needles and human excrement, and Shame on Hillary Ronen…Again! a massive rise in homelessness. Rather than pointing fingers, we’d suggest Ronen Issued by SFPOA President Tony Montoya take a long, hard look in the mirror. What I find most hypocritical about Hillary Ronen is that she talks a good To say that Hillary Ronen is an unscrupulous political opportunist would be an game about deescalating violent mental health crisis situations but she has failed insult to unscrupulous political opportunists. Ronen is worse. Her short on facts to adequately fund mandatory 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training for the SFPD and long on pandering to the usual anti-police crowd was on full display in her police officers who have to respond to these crisis situations. Only about half of recently posted FB “statement” about the December 7, 2019 officer involved shooting. SFPD officers have gone through this training. Yes, I know how shocked you must Her FB post was written in a manner to make it appear as if the suspect was just be, but out of one side of her mouth Ronen clamors for mandating officers do more minding his own business and was shot by the evil police for no reason whatsoever. to deescalate dangerous situations and out of the other side of her mouth, silence That is total nonsense. The suspect, yes, he is a suspect, crashed through a front on funding the training to help achieve this goal. door of a resident’s home moments before attacking responding police officers, Ms. Ronen states that she doesn’t know why officers fired on Mr. Hampton. She unprovoked, with a weapon. The 911 call from one of Ms. Ronen’s constituents, obviously has never been in a fight for her life. I’ll assume she’s never had a man, clearly shows a female San Franciscan scared, traumatized and in fear for herself, considerably larger than her, repeatedly strike her over the head with a deadly husband and child. She was rightfully worried that the deranged suspect named weapon, putting her at danger of him grabbing her gun and killing her or others. Jamaica Hampton would come back before police could arrive. Read the news Supervisor Ronen. This happens to police officers all the time. Last Not a word from Hillary Ronen in her “statement” about the victim who called 911 week, the same week that this event occurred, five police officers were murdered and not a word about what it must feel like to have a deranged man break through in the line of duty in the United States just because they were police officers. Five. your front door while you are home with your family on an otherwise peaceful The facts are that SF police officers are doing a phenomenal job of deescalating Saturday morning. Not a word from the pandering Ronen about the actual violent violent situations. But, we do not get to choose the calls we go to. We do not get attack on two police officers at the hands of the suspect. One of the officers has a to choose how suspects decide to react when they see a police officer. We have to fractured skull and has been referred to a neurologist due to his head injury. Both react. And if a man’s first reaction to an officer is an attempt to kill that officer, we are traumatized, yet Ronen wouldn’t score any political points by showing some have to take that threat seriously and protect the community and ourselves. If he’s humanity towards those officers. willing to literally attempt to beat a police officer to death, what are the risks to an Ms. Ronen offers a “pledge to be there for Mr. Hampton and his family in any average resident? way I can.” Yet, she makes no pledge of support for the San Francisco police officers Ms. Rosen’s message is clear. If you choose to break into a home and attempt to that risked their lives to protect the residents of her District or to the family that kill a police officer, it’s not your fault. The police officer should have never shown had their home broken into. None. Rather, she takes ill informed cheap shots from up in the first place. Right? her cushy City Hall offices. It’s almost as if Hillary Ronen would rather not fix anything but just sit back Either Hillary Ronen doesn’t know the current state of affairs on San Francisco’s and point fingers at police officers to curry favor with those who think our city streets, or she thinks we are all too stupid about what we see every day: things should continue to be a petri dish for every crackpot approach toward addressing are out of control. The open-air drug markets, the drug-fueled crime sprees, the what ails our city. mentally ill suffering on our streets and acting out with no assistance is the reality So, the next time you have to step over a used drug needle or human excrement those of us not in an ivory tower live with every day. Ms. Ronen would rather fan or try not to stare at the drug deal or half clothed person screaming in the street or the flames of division and discord for her own political gain and keep the focus on your car insurance rates go up because your car keeps getting broken into, thank anything but her lack of leadership. She has been an elected member of the Board Hillary Ronen. of Supervisors over the same corresponding time that San Francisco streets have San Francisco deserves better.

Epic Change in Providing Benefits CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 include: (1) improve safety programs The ADR Program Director (Judge up of an equal number of representatives Each Joint Committee, with its 3 em- to help lower employee injuries and Steven Siemers) generally oversees of the SFPOA and the City, as is the case ployee members, shall determine the illnesses; (2) increase access to quality claims operations, oversees the work with Local 798’s committee. specific purposes for the expenditures medical providers and medical evalu- of the ombudsperson and other ADR Disputes over medical care will be of these funds. ators; (3) reduce disputes and lower professionals, issues subpoenas, recom- subject to mediation. There no longer Other Public Agencies litigation costs; mends program improvements, provides will be Independent Medical Review Considering ADRs (4) improve collaboration between training to employee organizations (which upheld about 92% of medical Police Associations in Anaheim, Fair- unions/associations and employers; (5) (POA and Local 798) and to the Depart- care denials). field, Pasadena, Hayward, Santa Rosa, increase the satisfaction of all parties; (6) ment of Human Resources; and, when The ADR Program commenced on Marin County (for deputy sheriffs), Los reduce delays in providing medical care necessary, conducts mediations. July 1, 2019. Only SFPOA and Local 798 Angeles County (for deputy sheriffs) and disability benefits; and (7) eliminate The Ombudsperson (employee advo- represented employees and retirees are and Oakland are now actively consider- the costly and ineffective Independent cate, Maria Mariotto) provides aid and covered. All claims on and after the ing/negotiating workers’ compensation Medical Review (IMR) process. counsel to injured public safety employ- commencement of the program will carve outs. Also Firefighter Unions in ees, communicates with these employees be covered. Prior injury claims (before San Francisco’s Oakland, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara on a confidential basis, contacts these 7/1/2019) may be able to opt into the Public Safety Carve Out are doing likewise. employees immediately after notice of program. This program remains in ef- Both the POA and Firefighters Local The delays and denials occasioned by injury is received, helps these injured fect for three years and then continues 798 have their own carve out agreement the last 15 years of so-called “workers employees to obtain quality medical care year to year thereafter in one year terms. with parallel and identical provisions. compensation reforms” starting with the and the compensation to which they are The POA and Local 798 have each se- Program Savings Split devastation wracked upon the system by entitled, and facilitates the resolution of lected 3 members as their representatives The City Controller will evaluate and former governor Arnold Schwarzeneg- disputes. on the seven-member Joint Labor-Man- report on the ADR Programs’ estimated ger have led, first to a trickle, and now to The alternative dispute process is a agement Committee. The 3 members costs and savings at the conclusion of a stream of public safety employees and negotiated process that will replace the representing the POA are Tony Montoya, each full fiscal year. If the POA or Local their associations/unions who demand trial level at the Workers’ Compensation Sean Perdomo, and Mike Hebel. The City 798 disagree with the Controller’s evalu- better treatment and are using the col- Appeals Board. It is composed of the has also selected three and the seventh ation and report, either may request lective bargaining process to achieve it. ombudsperson (advocate for the injured will be ADR Program Director. that a mutually-agreed upon external public safety employee), mediation ADR Claims to Date Both committees have: (1) selected an actuary evaluate and report on the pro- where a dispute is unable to be resolved As of November 22, 2019, there have ADR Program Director (Judge Steven grams’ costs and savings; this external at the ombudsperson state, arbitration been 183 claims filed by SF police officers Siemers); (2) selected an Ombudsper- evaluation must be reviewed by the where a decision is required. The parties and 145 filed by SF firefighters. About son — an employee advocate (Maria Controller who will then issue a supple- can appeal, thereafter, to the Workers’ 11% of these claims were represented Mariotto); (3) selected an exclusive list mental report. The Joint Committee will Compensation Appeals Board commis- claims (attorney involved). There have of medical-legal evaluators; (4) selected review the Controller’s report. 50% of sioners by way of a Petition for Reconsid- been 6 opt-in requests with 3 completed an exclusive list or mediators and arbitra- the ADR Programs’ net annual savings eration. The program was developed and to date. There has been 1 mediation re- tors, and (5) selected an exclusive list of will be allocated for the benefit of active is managed by a Joint Committee made quest which was resolved. permanent disability raters. employees covered by the Agreements. January 2020 POA Journal Page 9 Ask Mike … The Retirees’ (& Actives’) Corner

By Mike Hebel this COLA’s maximum was increased the same as the Post ’96 retirees. POA Welfare Officer to 3.5%, and November 2011 (Prop C) And there is good news on this when awarding the COLA was subject second front. Protect Our Benefits is COLAs to the second test – that the trust fund, preparing a Charter amendment for the in addition to having excess earnings, November 2020 ballot to make the Pre Mike, will a supplemental must be at 100% funded at market valu- ’96 retirees whole – to be treated just like COLA be paid in FY 2019 – ation. A previous law suit filed by Protect those who retired Post ’96 with respect Q. 2020 for those who retired Our Benefits successfully challenged the to the supplemental COLA. after November 6, 1996? A. 100% market valuation test; however, the Court of Appeal limited its decision POB paid a very reputable political YES! 1%, which, when to those who retired after November consultant (Tulchin Research) to conduct added to the already paid 6, 1996. While the Retirement Board a citywide survey in July 2019 to gauge 2% basic COLA, results in determined in light of this Court of Ap- public sentiment toward a proposed bal- A. peals conclusion, that the proposition C lot measure to restore retirement benefits a 3% total COLA for FY 2019 - 2020. addendum should not apply to members for city employees who retired before The Retirement System trust fund who retired before November 6, 1996, November 1996 and had their supple- finished the fiscal year ended June 30, the SF Superior Court has granted an mental COLA stripped away. The survey 2019 with an investment return of 8.2 injunction (now affirmed by the Court of was very encouraging for supporters of %, outpacing the required rate of return Appeal) preventing the Board’s decision this proposal as voters in San Francisco of 7.40% and thereby creating excess from being implemented and reserving strongly support the effort to treat all San journalism, newsletters, and research. It earnings from which a supplemental the power to take action for the City’s Francisco city worker retirees equally also manages conferences, seminars and COLA can be paid. This very joyful and voters. and allow those who retired before No- training courses designed to help make stunning news was announced by the vember 1996 to receive a supplemental institutional investors more knowledge- No supplemental COLA will be paid Retirement System’s chief investment cost of living to help them afford their re- able and informed. Institutional Inves- to Pre ’96 Retirees since the Retirement officer William J. Coaker at the Retire- tirement. Voter support increased from tor has been providing award-winning System’s trust fund is not fully funded. ment Board’s meeting of July 10th. In 57% to 65% when they were provided journalism, for 50 years, for the world’s It was only 89.8% funded based on the the month of June the Retirement System more context: Pre-96’ Retirees used to most influential decision makers in market value of assets as of July 1, 2019. trust assets had grown by 2.42% - a 45% receive a supplemental COLA when global asset management. In order for a supplemental COLA to advance from May 30th. Wow! there were excess earnings in the retire- be payable to Pre ’96 Retirees, the trust Congratulations to the SFERS in- ment fund until a 2011 ballot measure What caused such a strong perfor- fund must be 100% funded based on the vestment team, the managerial/ ad- essentially eliminated this retirement mance? Over the year private equity was market value of assets. ministrative staff, and the Board itself. up 17.47%, real assets had grown 8.59%, benefit; the average yearly retirement Quite a distinctive accomplishment! and private credit advanced 10.68%. And Old police and fire payees (Tier II) benefit increase for these members is fixed income performed well at 7.23%. receive a basic COLA based upon the $450; it will affect about 5,500 retirees Mike Hebel has been the POA’s Welfare Public equities did very well in June – up increase in active member pay for the whose average age is 85 – the oldest and Officer since January 1974. He is an at- 6.44%; their stellar performance carried position from which they retired. Since most vulnerable retirees; and many of torney and a certified financial planner. the day preparing the way for a supple- this basic COLA increase was less than the retired workers who would get this He has received awards/recognition as a mental COLA. 3%, a Post ’96 Tier II Retiree will receive cost of living adjustment only receive Northern California “super lawyer” and a supplemental COLA that provides for a retirement benefit of $15,000 a year, included amongst “America’s top financial At its meeting of December 11th, 2019 an additional increase such that the sum which is less than the minimum wage. planners.” He represents POA members at the Retirement Board determined that of the basic COLA and the supplemental POB is now meeting with members of the City’s Retirement Board and at the Work- there were not sufficient excess earnings COLA is 3 %. ers’ Compensation Appeals Board. He also to pay the maximum increase of 1.5% but the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor in order to line up the needed support advises on investment matters pertaining to there were sufficient funds to pay a 1% Mike, I am a Pre ’96 retiree. to place a Charter amendment on the the City’s deferred compensation plan. He supplemental COLA to Post ’96 Retirees. Will I ever be entitled to the November 2020 ballot when there will be is currently a member of The Police Credit This supplemental COLA will be paid in Q. supplemental COLA? . Union’s Board of Directors. Mike served with the February 2020 pension check (paid at a large voter turnout – U.S. presidential election – ensuring the best chances for the Police Activities League (PAL) as presi- the end of the month) and will contain a For you to receive the success. dent and long-term Board member. Mike retroactive payment to July 1, 2019. supplemental COLA in retired from the SFPD in July 1994 with the The November 6, 1996 date is impor- A.those years in which there Special Notice: rank of captain after a distinguished 28-year tant because it was then that a Charter are excess fund earnings one of two career. He served as the POA’s Secretary and amendment passed first creating the events must happen: (1) the trust SFERS named Public Pension Plan of on its Board of Directors for 19 years. Mike the Year. In June 2019 Institutional Inves- supplemental COLA. There were 3 sub- fund is fully funded (100% or bet- is a frequent and long-time contributor to tor named the San Francisco Employees the POA Journal. If you have a question for sequent Charter amendments affecting ter) based on the market value of Retirement Plan as Public Plan of the Mike, send an e-mail to [email protected] or the supplemental COLA: November its assets, or (2) a Charter amend- 2002 when this COLA was authorized Year in their small fund category. Insti- call him at 415-613-1726. ment is presented to the voters and to compound, November 2008 when tutional Investor is a leading publisher passed treating the Pre ’96 retirees in the investment industry including

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Athletic Club By Rene LaPrevotte proudly served in the Honda Unit Retired SFPD through the ensuing half century. Even Former Member “Honda Unit” though the department hasn’t used Honda motorcycles since the late 70’s, the Thursday In April of 1970, then Chief Al Nelder, name stuck and the Park & Beach Patrol frustrated by the hippie invasion of became just “The Honda’s”. 01/30/2020 Golden Gate Park (what’s changed?) By my count, only five of the original dreamed-up the nation’s first off-road 14 men are still sucking air, the rest patrol unit and named it the “Park & having transferred to God’s own Honda 1800-2300 Beach Patrol”. Detail. Two Sergeants and twelve patrolmen To celebrate the 50th anniversary of were mounted on 90cc Honda Mini-Trail the founding of the Honda’s, Officer $80 motorcycles, as well as a war surplus Patrick Robinson presently assigned to M-38 Jeep and a G.I. 3/4 ton utility truck. the detail is attempting to update his The new unit was headquartered in the member list of past alumni. If you can Per Person former offices of the SF Police Credit proudly call yourself a “Hondell”, or was Union behind Park Station. The bikes a supervisor in the unit, please contact were garaged in the old mounted stables Pat at: [email protected] and give him Includes: Full buffet dinner & gift next door (the combined smell of horse your contact info for reunion notifica- manure and gas vapors lives with me tions and updates. (salad, anti pasta, pasta, choice chicken/salmon/tri-tip, to this day). Who can identify the officers in the dessert and bottle of wine at each table). The rest, as they say is “History” above photo from the May, 1970 press Hundreds of men and women have release? For Tickets Call 415 638-0099 or Contact: Jon Kasper — Homicide Honda Unit Matt Mason — SID Kevin Murray — Robbery 50th Anniversary Derrick Jackson — Robbery Save Tom Maguire — NIU Dave Batchedler — Co E The Date Kyle Cagney — Co C NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR

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By Jim McNeff class California’s are fed up and seeking can be as unpleasant as they are bankrupt- cians — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Nov 10, 2019 a better quality of life elsewhere. ing to the vanishing middle class that Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Gov. Gavin Lawofficer.com Our first three years in Texas were must face exorbitant charges to bring in Newsom — are all multimillionaires. Forwarded to the Journal by Matt Lobre spent in a rural part of Collin County— an injured or sick child. Their lives, homes and privileges bear no about an hour north of Dallas. “What resemblance to those of other Californians Retired California cops are fleeing the • No one would dare to connect the crum- do you like about it, Dad,” my youngest living with the consequences of their mis- Golden States in droves. I know, because bling infrastructure, poor schools and son asked during a phone conversation. guided policies and agendas. I am one of them. failing public health care with the non-en- I held my cellphone up toward the Upon retirement my wife and I sold forcement of immigration laws, which has • The state’s elite took revolving-door en- sky and inquired, “Can you hear that?” our home, packed the U-haul, loaded the led to a massive influx of undocumented tries and exits for granted. They assumed “Hear what?” he replied. dogs and moved to Texas. Our daughter immigrants from the poorest regions of the that California was so naturally rich, “Exactly, you don’t hear a siren do and her family had previously relocated, world, who often arrive without fluency beautiful and well-endowed that there you?” I said. “I haven’t heard a siren in so that motivated us. But ongoing state in English or a high-school education. would always be thousands of newcomers two years while living on this property. politics made the decision easy. • Stores are occasionally hit by swarming who would queue up for the weather, the Moreover, I haven’t been aggressively Moreover, I personally know dozens looters. Such Wild West criminals know shore, the mountains and the hip culture. approached by a vagrant, … and we of others who have done likewise. My how to keep their thefts under $950, • Yet California is nearing the logical limits don’t have graffiti.” retired law enforcement peers have ensuring that such “misdemeanors” do of progressive adventurism in policy and Admittedly, that is rural life any- primarily relocated to Texas, Idaho, not warrant police attention. California’s politics. where in America. But serenity is some- Montana, and Arizona. permissive laws have decriminalized thing sought after spending a life in law • Residents carefully plan long highway The biggest issues for leaving Cali- thefts and break-ins. The result is that San enforcement. trips as if they were ancient explorers fornia continue to be degradation in the Francisco now has the highest property Victor Davis Hanson is a senior fel- charting dangerous routes. Tourists quality of life and over-burdensome crime rate per capita in the nation. low in military history at the Hoover warily enter downtown Los Angeles or taxes. Does this sound similar, New Institution at Stanford University and a • Has California become premodern? San Francisco as if visiting a politically Yorkers? I’ve heard much the same from professor emeritus of classics at Califor- • Millions of fed-up middle-class taxpay- unstable nation. your end of the country. nia State University, Fresno. He wrote ers have fled the state. Their presence as • Insatiable state tax collectors and agencies The quality of life issues are experi- a piece that captures the problems in a stabilizing influence is sorely missed. are viewed by the public as if they were enced firsthand by police officers. Deal- California. I’ve pulled some excerpts About one-third of the nation’s welfare corrupt officials of Third World countries ing with rampant drug use, unabated from his work to provide an expanded recipients live in California. Millions of seeking bribes. Californians flip their crime, and diseases spread through explanation of the climate out West: poor newcomers require enormously ex- switches unsure of whether the lights will mass homelessness is sickening. Fur- pensive state health, housing, education, go on. Many are careful about what they thermore, local and state policies that • Californians know that having tens of legal and law-enforcement services. say, terrified of progressive thought police reduce or eliminate consequences have thousands of homeless in their major cities who seem more worried about critics than created a system that profits criminal ac- is untenable. In some places, municipal • California is now a one-party state. criminals. tivity and promotes laziness by getting sidewalks have become open sewers of Democrats have supermajorities in both attached to the public trough. garbage, used needles, rodents and infec- houses of the Legislature. Only seven of • Our resolute ancestors took a century to Sadly, we left behind two sons who’ve tious diseases. Yet no one dares question the state’s 53 congressional seats are held turn a wilderness into California. Our since married and are trying to make progressive orthodoxy by enforcing drug by Republicans. The result is that there irresolute generation in just a decade or their way. As a result, we frequently visit and vagrancy laws, moving the homeless is no credible check on a mostly coastal two has been turning California into a California. While I miss lifelong friends out of cities to suburban or rural facili- majority. wilderness. and family, not to mention our apprecia- ties, or increasing the number of mental • Huge global wealth in high-tech, finance, Will California do an about face? tion of the year-round fabulous weather, hospitals. trade and academia poured into the coastal Not if the politically progressive elites I do not miss the “junk” created by failed • Taxpayers in California, whose basket corridor, creating a new nobility with like Gov. Newson, Speaker Pelosi and policies and deceptive laws, which favor of sales, gasoline and income taxes is the unprecedented riches. Unfortunately, Sen. Kamala Harris continue to gain the criminal element. highest in the nation, quietly seethe while the new aristocracy adopted mindsets power and become enriched while the I recently met a friend who is a re- immobile on antiquated freeways that are antithetical to the general welfare of middle-class flee to safer environments. tired California law enforcement officer crowded, dangerous and under nonstop Californians living outside their coastal I have concern for those choosing to for lunch at a trendy location near my makeshift repair. enclaves. The nobodies have struggled to stick it out—like so many in my family. However, there is always room in Texas home. She and her retired DEA husband • Gas prices of $4 to $5 a gallon — the buy high-priced gas, pay exorbitant power (along with Idaho, Montana, Arizona, or recently moved from the Bay Area to result of high taxes, hyper-regulation and bills and deal with shoddy infrastructure your preferred destination) for people Texas. “Did you find a place to park,” I green mandates — add insult to the injury — all of which resulted from the policies seeking a better quality of life. … But asked, due to the crowded area in which of stalled commuters. Gas tax increases of the distant somebodies. it’s very hot in Texas in the summer, so we met. ostensibly intended to fund freeway ex- • California’s three most powerful politi- bring your hat and sunscreen. “Are you kidding,” she replied. “The pansion and repair continue to be diverted no cost parking structure was clean. I to the state’s failing high-speed rail project. didn’t need to step over a homeless per- • Residents shrug that the state’s public son or get accosted by an aggressive pan- ~ Active SFPD ~ schools are among weakest in the nation, handler. And the elevator didn’t smell often ranking in the bottom quadrant in Joseph Garbayo like piss and sh**. … Yeah, no problem; REALTOR® standardized test scores. Elites publicly CalBRE#02006853 easiest public parking I’ve seen in years.” oppose charter schools but often put their m 510-556-4660 o 415-624-8598 Since moving to Texas I have heard own kids in private academies. f 510-768-8066 hundreds of horror stories from Califor- nia cops fighting against a state system • Californians know that to venture into a @ [email protected] that is unexplainably favorable to abhor- typical municipal emergency room is to w Homesmartbayarea.com rent behavior; to the degree that middle descend into a modern Dante’s Inferno. 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Monday with 48 recruits. within five years and the officer must city to start a home-buying incentive “One of the things we constantly hear Officials credit the reduction in va- live at the property during the entire that will give officers as much as $50,000 when people leave is that they can’t af- cancies to several new programs and course of the loan. The city won’t charge toward a down payment if they buy a ford to own a home here,” Nisleit said policies, including signing bonuses and them any interest. house in the city. Wednesday. finder’s fees for San Diego officers who City Council members Chris Cate The $750,000 program will help the Many San Diego officers live as far successfully recruit new colleagues and Barbara Bry first proposed a home- Police Department recruit and retain away as southwest Riverside County, In addition, the city has given pay buying incentive last year. On Wednes- more officers, while also boosting com- where homes are cheaper but the com- raises of at least 25% to officers, hired day, Cate said he was pleased to see the munity policing by encouraging more mute to work can be longer than 90 a social media marketing firm to boost program finally come together. officers to live in the city instead of other minutes. An analysis last year by the recruiting, and revamped the Police “Assisting our San Diego police of- parts of the region, city officials said. police officers labor union found that Department’s written exam and back- ficers with purchasing a home in the “Maintaining San Diego’s status as about 30% of city officers lived within ground checks. city helps them establish roots in the one of the safest cities in the country San Diego. While most other departments have communities they serve, and provides starts with recruiting the best and Union President Jack Schaeffer said used signing bonuses and finder’s them with an additional incentive to brightest to protect and serve,” Mayor he also expected officers to embrace the fees for years, San Diego appears to be join and stay with the San Diego Police Kevin Faulconer said at a Wednesday program. ahead of the curve on the home-buying Department,” he said. news conference. “We believe quality of life will im- program. The city is contributing $250,000 “This new home-buyer program gives prove for our officers and their commute Chicago, San Francisco and Stockton to the program. The other $500,000 is us another powerful tool to attract top times will decrease exponentially,” he offer similar home-buying incentives, coming from Pacific Western Bank and talent and provides the opportunity for said. but San Diego officials said such pro- Mechanics Bank. more of our officers to live in the neigh- Since Nisleit took over the department grams were relatively rare. Faulconer and Cate said they ex- borhoods they’re working to keep safe,” from former Chief Shelley Zimmerman The program is open to officers who pected the program to become larger in he said. “It sends a very strong and pow- in March 2018, the number of officer have never owned a home, and they the future. erful message, backed up with dollars.” vacancies has shrunk from nearly 300 must contribute at least 3.5% of the pur- From www.latimes.com Police Chief David Nisleit said he to about 150. chase price toward the down payment. Portland Police Develop Mental Health and Wellness Program For Officers, Civilian Staff December 11, 2019 breathing to reduce stress. ficult job and situation. And if we want agreed with the premise of the training. As the bureau struggles to retain to make these things that we care about “I think a healthy body contributes to Portland Officer Leo Harris has re- veteran officers while being unable to better, we have to take care of the officers a healthy mind for sure,’’ Burnett said. sponded to dozens of fatal car crashes. fill more than 100 vacancies fast enough, who are doing them as well. We can’t just Burnett said he also appreciated that But it’s one hit-and-run accident that Training Sgt. Todd Tackett and Harris continually put people into a situation the police bureau included civilian em- sticks in his mind. are tasked with developing a program and expect things not to go wrong.’’ ployees in the training. A reckless driver struck a man who that will help police get through their Aside from the annual training, the “It’ s easy for us to feel secondary to was out walking his dog with his wife law enforcement careers intact, both police bureau is considering a pilot sworn officers,’’ Burnett said, “and this in the St. Johns neighborhood. As physically and mentally. meditation class with division managers helps bridge the gap.’’ emergency medics loaded the seriously “There’s a need here to support our and setting up a wellness advisory coun- Bend Police Build Workouts injured pedestrian into an ambulance, folks and help build their resilience cil with representatives from around the into Workday Harris had to keep cool while driving throughout their careers,’’ Harris said. bureau. The Bend Police Department has been the injured man’s wife to the hospital. “We can be bouncing from a horrible The officer’s and sergeant’s positions recognized nationally for its officer well- On the ride, the man’s wife shared crash scene to someone upset because were already authorized in the bureau’s ness program. with him her hopes and dreams for the they’ve had to wait a long time for a po- budget, but reassigned to the training A small team of officers began work- coming years. Harris was unsure if her lice response. How do we give our folks division to develop the program. ing to promote individual wellness spouse was even going to make it. the ability to stay grounded?’’ Breathing And Stretching Exercises training in the mid-2000s, and by 2010, “It was a bad crash. He’s super in- Portland’s program is still in the In a large room at the bureau’s North- the bureau began encouraging team- jured, and she’s talking about how they formative stage. Tackett and Harris are east Portland training center, physical based workouts and soon got the OK were planning to go hiking and how she hoping to follow the lead of other law therapists Ryan Baugus and Curtis Dod- to allow workouts for officers while on wants to have kids in a few years,’’ Har- enforcement agencies who have already son on a recent day encouraged civilian duty, Lt. Brian Beekman said. ris recalled. “You want to comfort her, set up similar programs successfully, employees of the police bureau to learn Today, the department holds yoga but you’re also worried this person has such as the Bend police. how to regulate their internal physiology and mindfulness classes about five to very catastrophic injuries. Just mentally, The Bend police officer resilience pro- to handle stress better. six days a week during the department’s a call like that can be more taxing than gram includes a combination of physical The therapists had the class stand up midday shift. some tactical incident where you burn a and mental fitness programming, using and get out of their chairs to do breath- “Our philosophy is to build it right lot of energy and you’re physically tired.” yoga and mindfulness, as well as health ing and stretching exercises. into the workday,’’ Beekman said. “It still impacts me.’’ screening. It’s available to all officers, They talked about how to avoid stay- In 2014, the agency added a health What’s traumatic to one officer may both on duty and off duty. ing in one position for long periods, screening program, named after a ser- not be to another. “We’ve demonstrated how you can at- regardless if they’re doing desk work geant who died that year from a sudden In the past, police officers were told to tack your recruitment problem through or computer work. They stressed the heart attack immediately after his shift. hide their emotions, “suck it up, toughen having a department that embraces of- importance of getting enough sleep and As part of the Johnny Lawrence project, up – don’t let it affect you.’’ ficer physical and mental health,’’ Bend hydration, eating properly and getting the bureau sends officers for diet, cardiac But now officers recognize that’s just police Lt. Brian Beekman said. regular exercise. and sleep screenings to help identify not reasonable. Portland Police Bureau’s Training Seated before them were an assort- potential problems early. Portland police have designated a Advisory Council, which is made up of ment of civilian employees: from records The bureau pays a yoga and behav- sergeant and one officer to work in the community members, this year recom- clerks and property evidence control ioral health instructor, contracts with a bureau’s training division to develop a mended a wellness program for cops. specialists to fiscal managers and police physical therapist, and with the help of bureau wellness program – one of the Shawn Campbell, chair of the training auto mechanics. a community grant, St. Charles Medical pillars of a 2015 President’s Task Force advisory council, said it’s all about mak- “Knowledge is the most powerful tool Center has provided the health screen- report on 21st century policing that the ing sure officers “are in top condition to we can provide to the police bureau,’’ ings. Almost half of the force volun- chief has touted, as well as the bureau’s do the job that we expect them to do.’’ Baugus said. “People can have a high teered for the screenings. training advisory council. The council expects the program will degree of perceptual ability to deal with It’s hard to quantify the impact of the The goal is to reduce police injuries improve officers’ contacts with the com- stress but eventually the internal physi- wellness programs, but Beekman said and improve job performance and at- munity, boost morale and reduce injuries ology catches up and you burn out, can’t the time officers are out of work, called titudes. and sick time. deal with it.’’ time loss, is at a five-year low. The bureau started training all of- “Everything – use of force, procedural Someone in the class nodded know- “We’re just trying to get healthier ficers – as well as non-sworn civilian justice, interactions with community – ingly, whispering to a colleague, “Fake cops so they can be better on the street,’’ bureau employees – during annual can be helped by this,’’ Campbell said, at it until you break it.’’ Beekman said. refresher training classes this fall, bring- a recent training council meeting. “I think Matthew Burnett, 32, who works in ing in physical therapists to share tips on we forget that the officers themselves are the police evidence warehouse, said he From www.oregonlive.com how best to stretch muscles or control people too. People who are in a very dif- January 2020 POA Journal Page 13 Book Review The Way I Heard It

By Mike Rowe that rank he read aloud to students at going to reveal. Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi the Maryland School for the Blind, an Mr. Rowe writes of stories that go exercise he cites as how he became in- back to The Civil War, World War I, I have to admit that I was not familiar terested in narrating and writing. His the Vietnam War era, stories of soldiers with Mike Rowe, but his face looked deep voice allowed him to participate in who liked to tell stories and who later familiar and the review I read of his several choirs and barbershop quartets. became well known. He writes about book, The Way I Heard It, sounded very In search of a union card into the televi- people he has met through his many interesting. Then, I looked him up and sion and movie industry, he applied to television programs. He tells of how learned that he is some- sing with the Baltimore he attempted to try his hand at some of what famous as a televi- Opera. One of the 35 sto- He writes about Charles Manson, the unglamorous and dirty jobs that he sion program host and ries found in this book James Dean, John Wilkes Booth, Joan observed others doing, such as chimney announcer. I still didn’t describes this particular Rivers, John Wayne and Ted Williams. sweep, worm farmer, sewer inspector know him as I never fol- effort. Not only did he Other stories, the one about people we (one of the more gross sections of the lowed the programs he receive a union card, his have never heard of but who worked at book) and, as he describes it, the jobs of, hosted and participated in, romantic life vastly im- unusually difficult or distasteful jobs, but I was familiar with the proved upon his entry “hard-working men and women who he makes as interesting as the stories titles of those shows such into show business. earn an honest living doing the kinds of the rich and famous. He writes about of jobs that make civilized life possible as: Dirty Jobs, American Mr. Rowe is an avid his mother, who is an author in her own for the rest of us.” He writes of all of this Hot Rod, Deadliest Catch, fan of the late radio host right. When he writes about himself with both humor and respect. Shark Week, After the Catch, Paul Harvey. Mr. Harvey How the Universe Works, would always close his Somebody’s Got to Do It, shows with the phrase, Mr. Rowe has also involved himself in an and several others. Then I “And now you know the remembered where I had rest of the story.” It was effort to promote job training and skills in so- seen him. He was a spokesperson/sales- with that phrase in mind that he gave man for Ford trucks. I thought to myself, the title to this book, The Way I Heard It. called blue-collar and manufacturing trades. what can this guy write about that would Like Paul Harvey, Mike Rowe likes to interest me? As it turns out, I found tell stories and, though different in style, him interesting and his book a great they both do it very well. He spins stories about several very and his work he exhibits true humility, read. He hosts a podcast which shares famous people from a unique point of referring to himself as “a B-list celebrity.” The author has a style that takes a the title of this book, The Way I Heard It view, one that a reader may have never bit of getting used to. He frequently Mr. Rowe has also involved himself with Mike Rowe, thought about. His description of Mel which he describes as intentionally tries to mislead the reader in an effort to promote job training Brooks as a young soldier in the war is “short stories designed specifically for into believing he is introducing one set and skills in so-called blue-collar and the curious mind plagued with a short of facts or people that the reader might both humorous and filled with courage. manufacturing trades. He has a website attention span.” be familiar with, only to be surprised to The chapter about the foray into space that addresses this problem: mikerowe- Mr. Rowe was born in Baltimore, learn that the focus is upon something by the Soviet Union’s space program’s WORKS.org. He is now the CEO of a Maryland but currently resides in San or someone else. At first reading this beginning will move dog lovers, as it did foundation of the same name. Francisco. While a teenager in Balti- method is thought provoking but then, Sandy, Mr. Rowe’s female companion. To This book is relatively short, about more and a member of the Boy Scouts as the reader becomes used to this liter- this day, she has not forgiven the Rus- 270 pages. It is not complicated reading. of America, he attained the rank of ary device, the reader begins to try and sians for what they did to a stray dog in I found it to be very enjoyable, educa- Eagle Scout. For his service project for figure out where or whom the author is the early process of space exploration. tional, and worth my time. Deal with Police Union Would Require New City Cops to Live in Syracuse for 5 Years

December 5, 2019 tion degrees. on, two days off, on eight-hour shifts. shared across the table was the willing- There are also big pay bumps for A syracuse.com review last year found ness of folks to take the test and take on SYRACUSE, N.Y. — New Syracuse ranking officers and for longevity. that the schedule meant officers work 17 additional responsibility in leadership,” police officers would be required to live The pay increases are designed to at- days fewer than other city employees. he said. “The differentials were just not in the city for their first five years on the tract and keep experienced leaders in the The schedule also contributed to higher sufficient.” job, as part of a deal inked today between department, according to Chief Kenton overtime costs. The average officer The base salary increases will cost the police union and Mayor Ben Walsh. Buckner. Under the current pay struc- worked 7.5 hours of overtime per week about $800,000 in the first year of the The residency requirement is part of ture, rank-and-file officers sometimes in 2017 — nearly one full shift. contract and up to $2.5 million in the a tentative four-and-a-half year contract make more than their superiors, mostly After a year using the pilot schedule, later years, Caliva said. The other incen- between the city and the Syracuse Police due to overtime pay. Many officers retire the city and the union will review the tives will also add to the department’s Benevolent Association. Both Walsh and after 20 years, once they are able to col- results and decide whether to revert back budget. Adding more officers, however, PBA President Jeff Piedmonte signed the lect a full pension. to the existing schedule. could cut down on overtime costs. agreement Tuesday. “Our goal with these four terms — Frank Caliva, the city’s chief admin- The residency clause is a big win Starting with the next academy class, residency, rank differential, longevity istrative officer, said the negotiation for city officials, who have sought for new officers will have six months from increases and incentives for education, process, which was about six months years to make officers and other public graduation to provide proof of city resi- language and military service – is to long, was unlike many previous contract servants a part of city neighborhoods. dency to city hall. Officers who transfer build a stronger police force for the settlements. The two sides agreed to a When Walsh ran for mayor in 2017, from other departments are exempt from people of this city,” Buckner said in a series of objectives before deciding on syracuse.com asked whether he believed the clause. statement to syracuse.com. “With more specific contract points. officers should be required to live in the The agreement is similar to a deal officers able to speak a language other Most important, Caliva said, was city. He said he would negotiate a PBA reached with the Syracuse firefighters than English, we can better serve the rewarding and incentivizing profes- contract with a “reasonable residency union in 2016. diverse residents of the city.” sionalism and experience. Officers on requirement.” Other details of the police contract The contract includes an option to the force more than 20 years used to “In doing so, I will be sensitive to include a retroactive 2.5 percent raise try a new schedule for officers if the de- be paid $2,200 extra, with a $200 bump the concerns I’ve heard from officers for 2018 and 2 percent pay raises for 2019 partment reaches a staffing level of 450 each year after 20. That’s been upped to regarding the safety of their families to 2022. It includes an option to change officers. There are currently 403 officers, $10,000 after year 20. given the nature of their work,” Walsh a shift scheduling practice called “the including 43 recruits. Pay for sergeants, lieutenants and said at the time. wheel,” that some lawmakers and a If that level is reached, the city and captains jumped anywhere from 9 to 19 The contract must still be approved by former police chief have argued costs PBA agreed to try putting officers on percent. Captains with more than three the Common Council and by the PBA. the city too much money and drives up 10-hour shifts on a rotating 4/3, 4/4 years in the job will now make a base sal- Piedmonte, the union president, could overtime costs. schedule. That means cops would work ary of $109,000, compared to the $91,226 not be reached for comment Tuesday The proposed contract offers incen- four days, followed by four days off, they currently make. Caliva said the afternoon. tive pay increases for officers who are then work four more days, followed by higher pay will encourage more officers military veterans, can speak a second three days off. to seek leadership positions. From www.syracuse.com language and officers with higher educa- Officers currently work four days “One of the concerns I think we Page 14 POA Journal January 2020 Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association P.O. Box 4247, San Rafael, CA 94913-4247 u Telephone 415.681.3660 u Established 1878

Thursday December 12, 2019 raised in Daly City by her parents Ray Ingleside Police District. While driving and seizing the suspect’s firearms. Bu- and Barbara. She attended Our Lady of an unmarked vehicle into the Alemany ono and Pinelli were awarded the Gold The Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid As- Mercy Grammar School and St. Rose Street Housing Projects, they observed Medal of Valor. Barbara loved cooking sociation of the San Francisco Police Academy High School, Class of 81. Bar- a large group of males congregating as and had a passion for all animals, es- Department held their monthly meet- bara had a love for baseball and worked Buono drove on to Ellsworth Street. Al- pecially horses and dogs. She will be ing at the Italian Athletic Club in San her way through school as an Usher at most immediately, a group of six to eight missed by all who knew her and by her Francisco, at 1700 hours. Candlestick Park for the San Francisco subjects began running at the Officer’s dogs Kenai and Makena, and her mini Roll Call: President Ray Kane, Vice Giants. Barbara entered the San Fran- vehicle. As the group neared, they ob- donkey, Rudy. Barbara was preceded in President Jim O’Meara, Trustees Al cisco Police Department on September 2, served one subject to have a revolver in death by her brother James (Elizabeth), Luenow, Rob Forneris, Lou Barberini, 1986. Barbara was assigned to Star #1611. his hand. Buono yelled out to the group and her nephew Matthew Pinelli. She and Leroy Lindo were present. Secre- Barbara worked the following assign- identifying Pinelli and himself as Police will be deeply missed by her sister tary Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean ments during her 30 plus year career: Officers. Buono ordered the subject to Rae Marie (Steve) England, her nieces Taylor and Administrative Assistant Southern Police Station (December 30, drop the firearm, but the subject moved Carolyn England-Judeh, Erin (George) Sally Foster attended via conference call. 1986), Park Police Station (April 18, 1987), adjacent to Buono’s Window, raised the Landry, Sarah (Dave) Lofgren, and her Trustee Ryan Walsh was excused. Vice Crimes (August 26, 1995), Mission weapon, and aimed and fired at the Of- adoring grand-niece Fiona England. Approval of the Minutes: Vice Police Station (April 26, 1997), Violent ficers. Buono reacted by trying to bend Report of Special Committee: No President Jim O’Meara made a motion to Crimes T.F. (January 18, 2002), Personnel forward and bring his left arm upward report this month. accept the minutes from our November (June 7, 2003), Operations Center (June to shield his head. Officer Pinelli ducked Old Business: No report this month. 2019 meeting. Trustee Al Luenow sec- 20, 2003), Crime and Intel Center (April down in her seat. Buono then fired three New Business: Our WOAA nomi- onded the motion. The motion passed 3, 2010), BRICC Crime (June 26, 2010), rounds from his service weapon at the nated Officers for 2020 resulted in the without objection. Operations Center (September 3, 2011), suspect. The suspect fired six rounds following: President Jim O’Meara, Vice Receiving Applications; Suspen- and F.O.B. (September 23, 2017). Barbara from his firearm into the driver’s side President Al Luenow, Treasurer Dean sions and Reinstatements: There were retired on June 28, 2018 with a Service of the unmarked police vehicle. The Taylor, and new Trustee Ray Kane. Rob no new applications or suspensions. Pension. Barbara Pinelli was awarded suspect then appeared to fall backwards. Forneris is our Senior Trustee and Sally President Ray Kane will respond to a Bronze Medal of Valor for services Officer Buono believed his best chance Foster will remain as the WOAA Admin- the San Francisco Police Academy on rendered on August 14, 1993 at approxi- of surviving was to exit the vehicle. He istrative Assistant for 2020. The WOAA Monday December 23, 2018 at 0800 to mately 2200 hours. Barbara responded rolled out and observed the suspect’s board will have a Past President Dinner present our membership to the 267th to 222 Schwerin Street on a call of a weapon on the ground, and the suspect in January for the Board only, honoring Recruit Class. Dropped member Morgan building fire. Several units responded. crawl behind an adjacent parked car. Pi- out-going President Ray Kane. Petiti paid his back dues and fines, and Pinelli and other Officers entered the nelli exited the unmarked police vehicle Good of the Order: No report this submitted a Doctor’s note of good health. building and observed the sprinklers to after the first series of gunshots. Pinelli month. Vice President Jim O’Meara made a mo- be malfunctioning. Pinelli and the other was unable to see Buono or the suspect. Adjournment: President Kane led our tion to reinstate Morgan Petiti. Trustee responding Officers deployed them- Pinelli moved to a position that gave board in a moment of silence for member Leroy Lindo seconded the motion. The selves to several parts of the building her better visibility. Pinelli observed Barbara Pinelli, and all our passed mem- motion passed without objection. Wel- and were able to assist in the removal a different suspect fire two rounds at bers. President Kane then scheduled our come back Morgan Petiti. of 100 occupants, many of whom were Officer Buono. Pinelli moved to a better next meeting for Tuesday January 14, Communications and Bills: Trea- elderly and disabled. Several Officers position of cover and ordered the second 2020. The meeting will be held at the Hall surer Dean Taylor read aloud the bills encountered smoke and fire and faced suspect to drop his firearm. When the of Justice 850 Bryant Street room #150 in and the death benefit payments to the the danger to save lives. The fire caused suspect failed to comply, Pinelli fired San Francisco, at 1230 hours. major damaged and injured nine Fire one round at suspect two. Suspect two beneficiary of Mike Toropovsky and To All Members: Please visit our Department Officers, two Police Officers, dropped his gun and raised his hands Richard Janese. Trustee Rob Forneris website sfwidowsandorphans.org. For and three citizens. For their efforts in the in a display of surrender. Buono peering made a motion to pay the monthly bills beneficiary changes, please click on case of extreme danger and known risks, under the parked vehicle observed the and the death benefit for the beneficiary the RESOURCES box. The link for Barbara Pinelli, Sergeant George Pohley, suspect to be bleeding. Buono yelled of Richard Janese and Mike Toropovsky. beneficiary form will appear. Print the and Officers Steve Ford, Damon Wil- for the suspect to raise his hands and Trustee Leroy Lindo seconded the mo- form. Complete the form and obtain a liams, Kirk Tomioka, Peter Walsh, John it was at this moment that the suspect tion. The motion passed without objec- signature of a Notary, or a WOAA Board Mulkern, John Robertson, Kenny Park, surrendered and was taken into custody. tion. member. We give our monthly gratitude Severo Flores, and Patrick Tobin were Buono and Pinelli were maintaining Report of Visiting Committee: No to the following people who assist us awarded the Bronze Medal of Valor. control of their prisoners, when a third report this month. in providing customer service to our Barbara was awarded the Department’s man approached the first suspect’s dis- Report of Trustees: We received the members: Retired San Francisco Police highest award on August 24, 1994, the carded firearm but stopped when the sad news of the passing of one of our Department Captain, and now the POA Gold Medal of Valor. There was no date Officers issued a warning. Buono and members: Defense Administrator Paul Chignell, given for this incident in the Police Com- Pinelli, while performing their job, were Barbara Ruth Pinelli, age 56: Barbara retired San Francisco Police Lieutenant mission report. Officer Pinelli and her confronted with a life and death situa- Ruth Pinelli was born on August 18, 1963 and the host of the Gold Country Reaper partner Joseph Buono were working in tion without warning or provocation. in San Francisco. Barbara was known Website, Rene LaPrevotte, retired San a plainclothes assignment and assigned Two armed suspects fired their guns at as “Ruthie” by her family. Barbara was Francisco Police Department Sergeant to the gang activity reduction team in the the Officers subsequent to the Officers and the long standing editor of the POA identifying themselves as Police Officers. Journal, Ray Shine, Risa Tom of the Police The obvious intent of the suspects was Commission Office, David Ng of Person- to kill Officers Buono and Pinelli. Buono CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR nel, and to the Traffic Solo Command and Pinelli demonstrated outstanding FIRST RESPONDERS & THEIR FAMILIES and Officers who provide us space for bravery and resourcefulness in not only our meetings and files. protecting their lives, but simultane- Supporting Clients with: ously taking the suspects into custody Mark J. McDonough, Critical Incident Stress, Depression, Anxiety, WOAA Secretary Trauma Recovery, Grief & Loss, Relationships On-Line Voting Mary Dunnigan, MFT January 13 through January 17, 2020 Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Retired Sgt. SFPD/ As per Section 602(C) of the bylaws, regular elections shall Behavioral Science Unit be held commencing at 8:00 a.m. on the second Monday Office in Petaluma of January (January 13, 2020) and continue until midnight (415) 755-7877 of the third Friday in January (January 17, 2020). [email protected] To cast your vote, do the following: On the Internet, go to www.sfpoa.org In the bottom right hand corner of the Home Page, click on “Member Center.” My 30+ years of experience as a First Log in with your User Name and Password. Responder has provided me the unique Click on On-Line Voting and cast your votes. opportunity to work with a multitude of life Contact Cyndee at the SFPOA if you experience and work issues. I believe, with support, we all have the ability to be resilient and any problems logging on and voting. overcome the most challenging of events. Email: [email protected] Phone: (415) 861-5060 Lic #112474 This Association is about the members, and YOUR VOTE COUNTS! January 2020 POA Journal Page 15

The POA Journal was notified* of the recent BALEAF Mourns the Loss of Board deaths of the following SFPD members, non- Deaths sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: Member, Timothy “Tim” Foley By Robin Matthews TIMOTHY FOLEY JULIAN “JULIE” LANDMAN BALEAF Vice President Age 64, Retired SFPD Age 92, Retired SFPD Died December 16, 2019 Died December 9, 2019 It is with heavy heart that I let you Notified By M. Ortelle R. LaPrevotte know that retired SFPD Captain Timo- thy “Tim” Foley died suddenly of a BRUCE JONES BARBARA RUTH PINELLI heart attack in Paris the week before Age 92, Retired SFPD Age 56, Retired SFPD Christmas, where he was attending an Died December 19, 2019 Died November 28, 2019 IACP (International Association of Chief Notified by M. Jones R. LaPrevotte of Police) event. He was 64 years old. Information on any memorial or services *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable that may occur will be provided at a later source. The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, date from the family. however the staff or employees of the SFPOA make no official confirmation. Tim joined the SFPD in 1977, and Submitting Obituaries and Memorial Tributes served at a variety of stations and bu- Any member may submit a separate memorial tribute to a deceased mem- reaus throughout the Department. After ber. Any such piece will not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the retiring from the SFPD in 2010, he started their families that were experiencing a Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal teaching POST certified management traumatic event. He remained an active will also accept and publish in the Mail section short letters about a deceased and leadership classes for a local consult- member of the BALEAF Board until he member written by a person in the immediate family. However, the Journal ing group. In 2013, Tim applied for, and took on the Chief’s position in Nevada will not reprint obituaries or photos that were published in any other print got, the Chief’s position for the Nevada City; however, he chose to remain on the media, web site, or Internet blog. City Police Department, where he served Board as an Associate member, so he for several years before becoming the could continue to be “kept in the loop” Interim Chief for the Saint Helena Police on what BALEAF was doing, and to Department, until very recently. participate in events when he could, or Tim was one of the founding mem- support them in whatever way he could bers of BALEAF (the Bay Area Law from afar. In Memoriam… Enforcement Assistance Fund) when the I had the honor of working for Tim organization was first formed in 1999. He when he was a Lieutenant at Ingleside The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in the had been a peer support and CIRT mem- Station for a number of years. He was line of duty in the month of January of … ber for about 20 years in the Department, one of the best bosses I had the honor of working for. 2000: Inspector Kirk B. Brookbush, killed in SFPD helicopter crash. and wanted to be involved with BALEAF so that he could give back to officers and Rest in peace, my friend. 2000: Officer James F. Dougherty, killed in SFPD helicopter crash. 1972: Officer Code Beverly, shot by sniper. 1970: Officer Eric A. Zelms, jumped and shot by commercial burglars. 1955: Officer Thomas J. Guzzetti, shot by gunman in a bar. Contribute to the Journal; It’s Your Paper. 1948: Officer William L. Bowman, killed in a motorcycle collision. Send us your stuff; unit news or events, good deeds, 1939: Officer Walter Salisbury, shot by a gunman attempting to lynch a prisoner. 1932: Officer William E. Manning, shot while arresting robbery suspect. fundraisers, sports highlights, kudos, comments or invites. 1931: Officer Elmer Thoney, killed in a motorcycle collision. The deadline for the February 2020 issue is 1921: Officer Thomas Hanna, killed in shootout with residential burglars. Monday, January 27, 2020 1918: Officer John Hurd, struck by a streetcar. 1916: Officer Thomas Deasy, shot while investigating suspicious person. Contact [email protected] or phone 415-861-5060 for more info. 1909: Sergeant Antone J. F. Nolting, shot by drunken soldier on leave. 1902: Officer Eugene C. Robinson, shot by suspicious persons. Learn more about San Francisco’s Finest who died in the line of duty: Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page at www.odmp.org/agency/3445-san-francisco-police-department-california Read Men of Courage, by Captain Thomas G. Dempsey (retired)

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Burn pits have been used and Chaplain Jeremiah Morgan visited by U.S. troops for decades to destroy 95 patients at the Community Living human waste and garbage generated Center at Ft. Miley Veteran’s Hospital First VC Frank Wood, Chaplain Jeremiah Morgan, Sgt.-at-Arms Mike O’Yang, Second VC in deployed locations where proper to wish each Happy Holiday and thank Darby Reid, Commander Gary Gee at Ft. Miley CLC. disposal was difficult or impossible. But them for their service to our nation. Our following the invasions of Afghanistan has been unveiled. The design — a stone, combat missions over three wars. Mc- fellow veterans who call the CLC their and Iraq, the Pentagon also elected to use sand-colored sweeping left hook around Gee, who turned 100 on Saturday, attri- home and were able to respond to their them at locations where large amounts an elevated pool of water — symbol- butes positive thinking to his longevity. presence were clearly pleased to see izes the left hook that U.S.-led coalition of troops were stationed, resulting in At the risk of giving wives sinister them. Several shared their military ex- forces, coming out of Saudi Arabia, used disposal sites that were acres wide and ideas, the Salt Lake Tribune reported that periences from their deployments going to sweep into southern Iraq and Kuwait, blazed 24 hours a day. More than 250 due to concerns for 75-year-old Jeanne back from World War II to Afghanistan. outflanking Iraqi troops. The concept burn pits were used at U.S. military Souron-Mathers, police were called to The CLC management conveyed spe- was approved by the Commission of bases in Iraq, Afghanistan and Djibouti check on her welfare. They found the cial thanks to Second Vice-Commander Fine Arts recently and unveiled at a and elsewhere, and some service mem- deceased body of Souron-Mathers the Reid for his several trips and time to the ceremony in Fredericksburg, Texas, at bers who lived and worked near the moment they entered the Tooele, Utah, first-floor community and dining room the site of one of the partners of National sites report having respiratory diseases, apartment, a discovery that prompted a to work on and repair the electric-train Desert Storm War Memorial Associa- autoimmune disorders and cancer as a detective’s subsequent arrival to inspect set that had been inoperable for several tion. Some details may change, but the result. Ruiz said having a list of loca- whether any foul play was involved. years. basic structure and overall look of the tions would help post 9/11 troops who What he found shocked him. He started memorial will fit into the concept that’s Our younger vets should pay close develop a potentially related disease. looking around, and opens up a deep been approved by the U.S. Commission attention to the U.S. defense policy bill “This could facilitate helping the vet- freezer and finds an unidentified adult of Fine Arts. Scott Stump, president and which contains several provisions aimed erans get the health care to be better to male that is deceased,” reported Tooele CEO of NDSWM Association, explained at addressing the Pentagon’s ongoing use take care of their illnesses as well as get City Police Sgt. Jeremy Hansen. There, some of what happens next. of open-air burn pits for waste disposal them the benefits that they earned and piled into the freezer, was the fully in- in combat zones and which documents they need,” Ruiz said. “This essentially approves the design tact body of Souron-Mathers’ husband, locations where they operated. The Na- VA has contracted with the National footprint and layout. We continue to military veteran Paul Edward Mathers, tional Defense Authorization Act, which Academies of Sciences, Engineering work on developing the commemorative the Salt Lake Tribune reported. Neighbors passed the House recently and is now and Medicine to conduct a systemic content and details such as quotes, carv- and friends said they had not seen the under consideration in the Senate, will review of available scientific literature ings, statues, relief, etc. to be included on husband since early 2009 and investiga- require the Pentagon to draft a plan to on burn pits and related environmental the memorial. We would then go before tors determined the corpse had been close any remaining burn pits still in use pollution. The report is expected to be the CFA for final design approval, pro- occupying the freezer for the last decade. and provide a historic, comprehensive released in 2020. jected to happen sometime next year,” Imagine the electric bill. Subpoenas dis- list of burn pit-use sites to the Depart- Stump wrote. The final concept for a National Des- tributed to various financial institutions ment of Veterans Affairs. Rep. Raul Ruiz, ert Storm Desert Shield War Memorial A member of the Tuskegee Airmen then revealed Souron-Mathers had been celebrated his 100th birthday by taking receiving her husband’s benefits checks a flight. from the Department of Veterans Af- fairs since the veteran’s death over 10 Retired Army Air Forces Col. Charles years ago. McGee flew a private jet Friday between Frederick, Maryland, and Dover Air The San Francisco Police-Fire Post Force Base in Delaware, news outlets meets on the second Tuesday of every reported. The Tuskegee Airmen is the month. Our next meeting will be on nickname of the first African American Tuesday, January 14, 2020. We meet at unit to fly combat airplanes in World the Park Station community room. Meet- War II. The Air Force recently honored ings start at 1600 hours. All veterans the famed group of airmen with the with a law enforcement or firefighter naming of its new trainer jet. background are welcome. Questions should be directed to Post Adjutant Greg McGee is one of the Air Force’s most Corrales at (415) 759-1076 or at gc1207@ celebrated pilots. He flew 409 fighter comcast.net.

Okla. Grand Jury Indicts LEO on Murder Charge For Shooting Of Suspect Who Fired at Police By Nolan Clay The attorney described the suspect as The Oklahoman a “violent, fleeing felon.” “She shot at the police twice. She has OKLAHOMA CITY — A state grand shot at her mother twice. She has shot at a jury has found a Blackwell police lieu- private citizen. We know she fired other tenant at fault in the fatal shooting of a rounds around town. And Mitchell gets road rage suspect during an early morn- in behind her,” the attorney said. “He ing pursuit. took his AR-15 and he started shooting John Mitchell, 40, is accused in a sec- through the front windshield at her.” ond-degree murder indictment of caus- Both Mitchell and another officer ing the death of pickup driver Micheal fired further after the pickup abruptly Ann Godsey by firing approximately 60 turned and stopped, the attorney said. rounds at her May 20. Godsey, 34, was found dead in the Grand jurors concluded he acted driver’s seat of the pickup, the Oklahoma without justifiable or excusable cause State Bureau of Investigation said in May. and engaged in “imminently dangerous The attorney said Mitchell had just conduct” toward Godsey. If convicted, completed training on how to deal with he faces at least 10 years in prison. an active shooter and was cleared by an Defense attorney Gary James said independent internal affairs review of Mitchell acted lawfully to stop a threat. the incident. Darby Reid is credited with repairing the CLC’s Lionel electric train set, which had been “It’s a sad day for law enforcement inoperable for several years. and society,” James said. McClatchy-Tribune News Service January 2020 POA Journal Page 17 What Trauma Taught Me About Happiness trauma. And that small realizations eight members to suicide. The national (invitation only) at Northern Station in are amazing. statistics for suicides in 2018 was 167 January 2020. Kelly Blackwell-Garcia I’ve been a trauma survivor since I documented and 145 in 2019. Suicide is and her brothers have made a very gen- was 3 years old. Between grief, death, perceived as a weakness in an occupa- erous donation to purchase new gym abandonment, emotional abuse, physi- tion where showing strength physically equipment for the SFPD Northern Sta- cal and medical traumas, I quite simply and mentally are so very important. tion Gym dedicated to their Dad SFPD believed that life was about dealing Reaching out or taking off the mask SGT Thomas Francis Blackwell. with it. Cleaning up the mess and try- should not be shameful. ing to cope with the pain. For much of The thing about trauma, especially my life, I was ok with that. I got really early trauma, is that it teaches you to good at it, because I had to be. I made it survive from day one. Being the daugh- my personal mission to find better ways ter of a Cop taught me to, pick myself to work through it all. I got real cozy up, face every obstacle; good, bad or with my shadow (I mean…REAL cozy), ugly. Dangerous, heart wrenching and healing became my #1 priority, a way of even devastating to just pretend it never being. Never once did I consider that the happened and start over and most im- By Kelly Blackwell-Garcia years upon years of work would make portantly…survive. It also kept me at- me feel truly…better. Neglecting the tached to suffering. It had me believing I was driving across the Golden Gate fact that I needed to take care of myself on some level that it could never be over. Bridge passing through the City I have as much as I took care of and cared for In some sense, I built myself at an early known for nearly 50 years. It was peace- others. A young woman who wanted to age around “defender” identity. And ful and beautiful as I drove through the help others who had experienced a cata- while I honor everything that she had to rainbow tunnel dedicated to the late strophic event and whose family had lost do to survive, I’ve also had to ask her to and great Robin Williams. Somewhere a beloved member Sgt. Thomas Francis put her dukes down on many occasions. between the bridge and the tunnel, I Blackwell of SFPD tragically in 1994. It There are times when there has been no just began to cry out of pure joy. Like… was important through my many years other choice then to throw in the towel messy, ugly cry. It was probably the first of volunteering that Law Enforcement and surrender. There are times when time in my life I had spontaneously suicide awareness be a important topic. softness or acceptance is called for. burst into tears from nothing more than We could no longer see it as a stigma. I didn’t realize that years later, even wholehearted joy. AND the feeling was More police officers die by suicide the in after letting go of so many of the beliefs, overwhelming. My heart couldn’t hold the line of duty. Compared to the general perceptions, feelings, and attachments all of the gratitude and joy I had. population there are significantly higher that held me to the trauma, I still had At some point it occurred to me rates of anxiety and depression among a tiny part of me that was holding her that I was happy because iI no longer first responders. Nine out of 10 first re- breath. I felt in some small way I may believed that life was about shame. I sponders will be exposed to a traumatic have made an impression. That under- no longer believed that my life would event and one out of three will develop standing, awareness and compassion have to be about coping with pain and PTSD. In the last 10 years SFPD has lost for those who have been impacted in some way by suicide is called connec- tion. Suddenly, after many, many years of deep emotional processing, life was no longer about suffering, or getting by, or coping, or even healing. I was finally allowed to just…be. Suicide is not a choice. Seeking help when in crisis is not a sign of weakness it is incredibly courageous and shows great strength. You and your brothers and sisters behind the badge and their families are worth it. There is an im- portance in connection. When you see a change in behavior, appearance or if something seems like it’s a little uneasy, reach out and support that person. Take the time to talk and care. It’s hard to evaluate someone’s feelings, listening and encouraging each other to seek resources when in crisis is really what having each other’s 6 means. The Blackwell Family will hold a private dedication and lunch reception

Akron Should Rehire Cop Fired Over Facebook Post About Louis Farrakhan, Arbitrator Says Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) BSU: (415) 837-0875 Fax: (415) 392-6273 December 13, 2019 the statement said. Confidential e-mail: [email protected] “The Fraternal Order of Police is CLEVELAND, Ohio — An arbitra- pleased with the ruling and agrees tor has ruled an Akron police detective that the termination was excessive. We SERVICES: fired earlier this year over a social media welcome back Detective Anthony and Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) post about Nation of Islam leader Louis hope in the future that discipline issues Contact DOC - 24 hour response (415) 553-1071 Farrakhan should get his job back, ac- will be determined more appropriately,” *** cording to the union that represents the Leslie’s statement said. Work Related Trauma city’s officers. A spokeswoman for Akron Mayor The arbitrator found the city’s Febru- Dan Horrigan could not immediately be Stress Unit Alcohol/Substance Abuse Support ary firing of 23-year department veteran reached for comment Sunday. *** James Anthony to be excessive, Fraternal The city said in a February statement Catastrophic Illness Program Order of Police Lodge 7 President Mi- that Horrigan and police chief Kenneth *** chael Leslie said in a statement. Ball decided to fire Anthony after they MHN: Your free outpatient mental health benefit Anthony was fired after an internal agreed his post “meaningfully impacted investigation into an Oct. 30, 2018 post- the efficient operation of the Police De- (800) 535-4985, company code SFPD ing made on his personal Facebook page partment in the discharge of its public MEMBERS: that wondered “how it is that no one has mission.” offed Farrakhan,” according to WKYC. It’s unclear if the city plans to appeal Sgt. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 The arbitrator found that a 60-day the arbitrator’s decision to a Summit Officer Dennis Rodelas (415) 660-8664 suspension was appropriate, and award- County Common Pleas Court judge. ed Anthony backpay from the date a Officer Aaron Cowhig (415) 696-0607 60-day suspension would have ended, From www.cleveland.com Page 18 POA Journal January 2020 SF PAL News & Updates By PAL Staff

Greetings from the SFPAL Team. By far, December was one of the busiest months for us. We ended the year with some great events, benefiting the San Francisco community, so let’s get to it. We look forward to another We left off by promising you an great year for our Cadets in 2020! update on the SFPAL Cadets and their On December 11th, we held our Sims training. The Cadets experienced Annual Toy Drive benefitting Sutter what our brave SFPD women and men Health’s CPMC Mission Bernal Cam- encounter on a daily basis. Even though pus. The Toy Drive was supported by our Cadets receive crisis intervention the SFPAL Cadets, members of the 267 training during their Summer Academy, & 268th SFPD recruit classes, the Police

each Cadet goes through a Sim scenario Credit Union, Costco, and Wells Fargo’s that requires them to put their summer IP team. Shout out to everyone who so training to use. They concluded their generously donated their time and toys welcomed the crowd and thanked ev- and a way for the Jiu-jitsu staff to reward training by conducting a missing person to the cause and helped us put smiles eryone for their work with the program. the hard work of their students. Deputy investigation. The Cadets got to see first on kids’ faces this Holiday Season. The SFPAL Board members Deputy Chief Chief and Executive Board member, hand how much stress goes into each smiles on the kids’ faces when picking Ann Mannix and Captain Tim Falvey David Lazar, was also present to con- investigation, what the public expects of out their toys make the event special also thanked members of the team. A gratulate the students and to thank all of a police officer, how to establish “com- year in and year out. A big SFPAL Thank Big Thank You also goes to CED Captain the instructors for their dedication to the mand presence,” and how to take control You goes to Captain Gaetano Caltagi- Juan Daniels for his support of the event. students and the program. Sensei Dante of a scene. rone, Officers McMaster, and Officer The night was filled with lots of smiles and his staff were nice enough to give All of our Cadets took something Rosales-Renteria from Mission Station, and laughter. What a wonderful way to the class the rest of the Holiday season valuable from the training and will be who supported the event. We also would finish out yet another successful season. off. Classes will resume on January 6th. better the next time they go through like to thank the hospital staff for their Well done, SFPAL 49ers! On December 20th, SFPAL, Boston their scenarios. It was definitely an continued support and allowing us to On December 18th, the SFPAL Jiu-jitsu Properties, and CBF Electric & Data eye-opening experience for some of our use their community room. program ended the year by holding a Cadets. The goal of Sims is to push them On December 13th, The SFPAL 49ers belt promotion. This was a great night CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE physically and mentally and to demon- held their end of year Football and strate how they will act under stressful Cheer banquet at the Scottish Rite. We conditions. Congrats to all of our Cadets are so proud of all our teams for com- who took part in this strenuous training. pleting another successful season. We It was a fun semester and we ended celebrated their accomplishments, the the year by having a pizza dinner with coaches’ dedication to the kids and the the Cadets and their families. Congrats program, and we acknowledged all of to Bill Wang, Jason Chan, and Angel the volunteers who helped make this Li for achieving the highest volunteer program successful. Retired Captain hours of the year. This program would Rick Bruce served as the Emcee and a not be where it is today without all of delicious meal was had by all. SFPAL your hard work. Thank You! President, Commander Daniel Perea, January 2020 POA Journal Page 19 SF PAL News & Updates

2ND ANNUAL San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement send a sincere thank you to Donny and CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Costco SF for their continued support and generosity to San Francisco’s diverse Emerald Society hosted the Annual Winter Wonderland communities. event at the Embarcadero Ice Rink. Over That’s all for this year Folks. 200 kids from all over San Francisco We wish you a very Happy and Safe came out and were treated to a day of Holiday Season. ice skating, a visit with Santa, and lunch. Your SFPAL Team The best part of the day was seeing members of the SFPD ice skating with SF Upcoming Events: youth. We are so grateful for the contin- Registration for our FREE Girls Bas- ued support of our sponsors and would ketball program is now open. For more like to send a special Thank You to Bob information and registration please visit Pester and Helen Han from Boston Prop- our website. erties for this wonderful partnership Our Annual Kids’ Games event at and hosting us. We also thank all of the Kezar Stadium presented by Cruise is SFPD officers and Command staff who scheduled for May 3rd, 2020. More event supported the event. We look forward to information to come soon. For sponsor- continuing this great tradition in 2020! ship opportunities please contact us at [email protected]. Our December Shining Star This month, SFPAL would like to highlight Donny Perez, Assistant Gen- eral Manager of Costco SF, who has been SF Italian Athletic Club a strong supporter of our organization 1630 Stockton St. and our many community service proj- ects. For the last four years, he supported Friday January 31st, 2020 SFPAL’s Canned Food Drive, Coat Drive, and Toy Drive benefiting organizations like St. Anthony’s Foundation, La Casa TICKETS $85 per person de las Madres, Glide Memorial Church, and CPMC Sutter Health each Holiday 21+ only Season in an effort to serve those mem- (Includes antipasta, salad, pasta, CRAB, and dessert) bers of our community who are less Cocktails 6:00PM, Dinner 7:00PM fortunate. Donny has seen the impact that he and his fellow co-workers at Tickets Available from: Tickets also available online Costco have made through their gener- Aislin Palladino (HOJ) 415.987.9192 ous donations of food, clothing, and toys www.eventbrite.com Brian Burke (HOJ) 415.553.1893 to the various communities that make SFBALEES 2nd Annual Crab up San Francisco. He is always eager Jennifer O’Keeffe (Acad) to help his community in any way that Kevin Lynch (Co. E) he can and serves as an inspiration to Will Palladino (Co. B) us all. We are truly grateful to Donny SFBALEES.ORG A 501(c)3 Non‐Prot Organiza�on and Costco SF for all of their support Cullen Roche (Co. J) 236 West Portal Ave, PO Box 355, SF CA 94127 throughout the years in helping SFPAL make a difference in our community. We Page 20 POA Journal January 2020 POA in the News SF Dispatcher of the Month December 11, 2019 Department of Emergency Management 1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 This week the SFPOA has been featured in several news stories, most notably Division of Emergency Communications SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT a Phil Matier column in the Chronicle that details the shenanigans surrounding Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 Mary Ellen Carroll SFPD emergency response times to Priority A calls. The POA also spoke out about London Breed Division of Emergency Services Executive Director a “protest” over an OIS where a suspect attacked, slashed and severely injured one Mayor Phone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043 of our members. The selected clips are featured. SFPD Response Times Date: December 1, 2019 To: Alex Keel, Public Safety Dispatcher From: Zoila Lechuga, Employee Recognition Coordinator Re: Communications Dispatcher of the Month — December 2019

The Department of Emergency Man- agement has selected you as Commu- nications Dispatcher of the Month for December 2019. While assigned to the roll of call taking in the month of October, you received a call from a very anxious and nervous dad indicating that his wife was in active labor. Alex, you quickly verified the loca- tion, and immediately dispatched the Fire Department. There was no time to waste; the baby was coming now, and without hesitation you began giving instructions on delivering the baby. The very anxious SFPD finds crime response times longer than thought. dad repeatedly asked what to do next, and So it adds to its goal you expertly instructed him along the way. Your instructions were consis- tently clear and precise throughout the call. For years San Francisco has been clocking the average response time to serious Once the baby arrived it got a little tricky. The father was overwhelmed by crimes at 5.5 minutes, when in fact it takes a median time of 7 minutes from when it all, and was not listening to your instructions on how to tie off the umbilical the 911 call is made for police to arrive on the scene, according to revised calcula- cord. Alex, you respectfully took control of the situation, always keeping the tions just released in a joint Police Department and city controller’s report. baby’s and mom’s wellbeing in mind. For being a newly released call talker, it was very impressive the way you were able to balance between being firm “From the time 911 is dialed, you should have an officer on scene in under 6 min- but empathetic towards the caller. You showed compassion by providing utes,” said Police Officers Association President Tony Montoya. “Residents deserve encouraging words, and repeatedly reminding him that you were there to the truth as to how long it will take police to arrive and whether or not that amount support him aswell. of time is acceptable,” Montoya said. Alex, your skills and confidence that you displayed throughout the call ­— San Franciso Chronicle is what made it a successful outcome. It served as a compass for the dad to https://tinyurl.com/syulcwz believe in the instructions that were being given, and to help deliver a healthy baby. This call is a prime example of what a compassionate, dedicated, and true professional you truly are. We are proud of you here at DEM. Congratu- Response to Mission Station Protests lations, Alex!

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December 11, 2019 Both the dogs and owners have to pass each course to complete the program. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 News) – Every first responder will see a trauma During this training both Dave and that stays with them throughout their his family realized the value of man’s career. The weight of the call can take a best friend. huge emotional toll with few places to “He immediately started breaking me turn for help. of some of the bad habits I had, which Roy City Advance EMT Stephanie was my nightmares, some anxiety issues Fischer said, “You don’t want to put that I didn’t even know I had,” said Ermer. weight on other people or your family, This unique form of therapy extends or anybody else, and burden anybody beyond the borders of Roy City. Fire- with your thoughts, and sadness, and fighters in Ogden City are benefitting feelings.” from canine companions. Most first responders have access to “We don’t realize that we are doing an Employee Assistance Program or the group therapy because we are all think- Utah Critical Incident Stress Manage- ing we are in the room training dogs, ment Team to deal with tough traumatic but what is really happening is we are calls. talking about each other’s personal expe- “There was a couple calls that I riences, sharing personal experiences,” was just continually reliving for what- said Ogden City Fire Department’s Cap- ever reason, and every time I would fall tain Targee Williams. asleep, get into a good sleep, you know there I was again,” said Roy City Fire- Capt. Williams noticed a change in fighter Dave Ermer. attitude within the department when he brought his dog Copper around. Work-related nightmares haunted Ermer for years. Not to mention the “We’ve had a firefighter suicide six- memories from his time serving our years ago at our department and if we country in the Navy. can prevent that from ever happening at our department ever again, it’s worth ev- But, it was a personal tragedy that ery single minute, every single hour that turned Ermers world upside down. we spend doing the work with peer sup- “My brother who had returned from port and Copper,” said Capt. Williams. POA Mail Iraq shortly before that he had commit- On Thursday, ABC4 News was told ted suicide,” he said. the program at Ogden City Fire Depart- Editor — tion that fights for every single one of Ermer says he would often turn ment is going so well it was expanded As a past employee and current its members and their families. against the people he loved the most do to Ogden City police through a Peer member of the POA it disgusts and Sincerely, to the immense emotional strain. Support Partnership Program. angers me that an elected Supervisor Liliana Vizcay “My kids are my life, my wife is you In Roy, the dogs are also having a of SF, Sandra Fewer, would publicly c: San Francisco Police know my best friend, and I was angry positive impact. lead a chant of “F@%K” the POA”. If Officers Association all the time at people I loved the most. this example of leadership is the best Ermer said, “I started bringing him And, that was the worst part,” he told we can do, shame on us. Surely there Editor — here just recently after doing our podcast ABC4’s Jason Nguyen. are far more qualified members of the Dear Sandra: with you.” public who could, or would, step up Your “F@#& the POA” chant was Both Ermer and Capt. Williams ap- to the plate to challenge public lead- quite revealing. It revealed, for exam- …the dogs are peared on Nguyening with Dogs in ers whose thinking inspires such an ple, a lack of statesmanship; an inabil- September to talk about 4 Paws 4 Patriots immature and vulgar response as this ity to think through the consequences creating a new line – Utah and how it changed their lives. to ANY public statement expressed by of one’s actions; and a lack of empathy the people they serve. (SF police officers work and likely live of defense against “To be able to see a dog and be able Shame on you Ms. Fewer. in your district). to have a little bit of their own time to L. Petrucci I used to live in District 1 — on mental health for be able to kind of focus on something Third Avenue, between Fulton and Ca- first responders. different for a moment seems to be help- Supervisor Fewer — brillo. My wife and I moved our family ing,” said Chief Jeff Comeau with the The reason for this letter is to let to Piedmont shortly before our oldest Roy City Fire Department. you know that the San Francisco Police child (now a United States Marine In- What Dave didn’t know was his wife The positive impact is not just with Officers Association is an organization fantryman) started school, in order to signed him up for a shelter dog named moral the Chief says his paramedics and that has the back of all its police officer provide our children with acceptable Able through 4 Paws 4 Patriots – Utah. firefighters are more mentally prepared members and their families. public schools. I am glad not to be so It’s an organization that pairs veterans because of it. My husband was diagnosed at the unfortunate as to live in a District that and first responders with rescue dogs end of 2017 with a rare type of cancer. you nominally represent. “We really weren’t sure what to ex- who become service animals. The POA contacted us right away to Hopefully neither you nor any of pect out of it but everything we’ve seen see what they could do for us. They your family will ever be so unlucky as “We look at it as saving two lives,” has been extremely positive,” said Chief helped with fund raisers and donated to require the services of the San Fran- says 4 Paws 4 Patriots founder James Comeau. Mann. “There is not a difference. They money to our family so that my hus- cisco police. If that day ever comes, go through a lot of the same things vet- Fischer added, “They still love you. band and I could move out of state in given what you’ve said, do you think erans do.” They don’t hold grudges. They suck that order to get a liver transplant. Unfor- you’ll have a legitimate claim to their sadness out of you and absorb it.” tunately, my husband’s cancer came protection and services? Do you think The dogs are trained to help their new back, and he passed away on Septem- that you’d deserve them? partners cope with mental health issues Word has spread in the first responder ber 12th of this year. The POA was by Again, Sandra: if you had any grace, like anger, nightmares or Post Traumatic community about the canine compan- our side every single step of the way, you’d resign. Our politics are filled Stress Disorder. ions and in Weber County, the dogs are creating a new line of defense against helping with funeral expenses, food at enough with hate and intemperance. Mann said, “It is an invisible wound mental health for first responders. the service and making sure that my Your constituents deserve better than and as someone who deals with post- two sons and I are doing well. what you’re giving them. So does the traumatic stress myself, it can be very Chief Comeau said, “The dogs are Clearly, you dislike the San Francis- City. debilitating.” here.” co Police Officers Association; howev- Sincerely, From www.abc4.com The training comes in three courses. er, please be respectful of an organiza- Vernon M. Winters

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As per SFPOA bylaws, the following nominations were made and accepted at the December 18, 2019 membership meeting.

Nominations for Executive Board

President Rich Cibotti Tony Montoya Joe Valdez

Vice President Kevin Lyons Tracy McCray

Secretary Matt Lobre Kevin Worrell

Treasurer Sean Perdomo Louis Wong

Sergeant at Arms Rick Andreotti (Unopposed. Will not appear on the ballot.)

All nominated persons were provided with instructions for submitting to the Journal his or her campaign material. The deadline for those submissions was 5:00 PM, Thursday, December 26, 2019.

On-Line Voting — January 13 through January 17, 2020 As per Section 602(C) of the bylaws, regular elections shall be held commencing at 8:00 a.m. on the second Monday of January (January 13, 2020) and continue until midnight of the third Friday in January (January 17, 2020). To cast your vote, do the following: On the Internet, go to www.sfpoa.org In the bottom right hand corner of the Home Page, click on “Member Center.” Log in with your User Name and Password. Click on On-Line Voting and cast your votes. Contact Cyndee at the SFPOA if you experience any problems logging on and voting. Email: [email protected] Phone: (415) 861-5060

This Association is about the members, and YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Page 24 POA Journal Election Section January 2020 DELIVERING RESULTS FOR THE SFPOA We would appreciate your vote

 Delivered 7% in longevity raises and shortened qualifying service to 10 years  Delivered unlimited time off use that does not affect longevity pay  Delivered on an Alternative Dispute Resolution (Workers Comp Fix) program to get you quality timely care when injured and back to work faster  Delivered expanded health coverage for job related illnesses  Delivered on keeping “objectively reasonable” as the standard in OIS incidents  Delivered on suing for our members’ rights in Superior Court against unfair discipline  We are delivering a smarter, more strategic and more aggressive POA in the media and at City Hall

RE-ELECT THE DELIVERING RESULTS... NOT TALK SLATE RE-ELECT:  Tony Montoya  Matt Lobre  Rick Andreotti President Secretary Sergeant At Arms  Tracy McCray  Sean Perdomo Vice President Treasurer VOTE FOR RESULTS! Vote January 13th — 17th January 2020 POA Journal Election Section Page 25 Tony Montoya For POA President

quality and timely care when injured and back POA Vice President by then POA President Marty to work faster Halloran, and once again was elected to two ad- • Delivering expanded health care coverage for ditional terms as Vice President. In May of 2018 job related illnesses when President Halloran retired, he appointed me to fill the remainder of his term as POA President • Delivering on keeping “objectively reasonable” where I have served for the past 20 months. as the state standard in OIS incidents • Delivering on suing for our members’ rights in For the past two decades, I have served on and Superior Court against unfair discipline chaired the following POA Committees: Legisla- tive Committee, Uniform and Safety Committee, I have personally experienced the trauma of be- Real Estate and Building Committee, Screening ing falsely accused of something and having to put Committee, Case Analysis Committee, Civil my entire career, and life on hold. There is nothing Service Committee, OCC Defense Team, Legal worse than facing allegations you know aren’t true Defense Trustee, Use of Force Committee, Taser and being acutely aware that those same allega- Committee, BWC Committee and Contract Nego- tions could destroy your career. In the end, the tiations where I have negotiated every one of our truth prevailed and I survived the ordeal. I was contracts since 2002. truly grateful for all the support I received from the POA and I wanted to give something back, As a Defense Representative, I have represented so I became actively involved with the organiza- hundreds of members at OCC (now DPA), Internal tion that I credit with protecting my career—the Affairs (formerly MCD), DABOR (now CBOR), SFPOA. I wanted to be there for the next officer Chiefs Hearings and EEO, always looking out for who might face the same nightmare I did. your rights. I have been a police officer for 31 years, the I have advocated in Sacramento on legislation last 25 with the SFPD. My various assignments impacting your work as a police officer and I coor- include: Mission Station, Southern Station and the dinate our association’s overall legislative efforts CPC K-9 Unit as an officer. As an officer, I have with CCLEA and other like-minded large city On December 18, 2019 at the monthly POA worked a sector car, walked a foot beat, bike beat police associations across California. Board of Directors Meeting, I was humbled and and plain clothes. As a sergeant, I have worked With my combined experience as a police of- honored to have been nominated to continue to Bayview Station, Southern Station, Violence Re- ficer, SFPOA Board Member and Executive Board serve as your SFPOA President. duction Team and Mission Station. In both ranks, Member, I have the experience and institutional Having served the members for the past 20 I have served as a FTO, peer support, CIRT Team knowledge and dedication to continue to be an years in various roles and positions-at the POA, Leader and Hostage Negotiator. ardent advocate for our rights. I know that having a dedicated and experienced- In 2000, I was elected as the POA Representa- In closing, I humbly ask for your vote in the team in place is paramount to success as the POA tive for Mission Station where I served 2 ½ terms. upcoming SFPOA Executive Board Election for moves forward and addresses current and upcom- In 2005, I was nominated and elected as the POA myself and Team Montoya. ing challenges faced by our profession and by our Secretary and was subsequently elected to an ad- Stay safe, association. ditional two terms. In 2013, I was appointed to Tony It is with honor to be running with Tracy McCray, Matt Lobre, Sean Perdomo and Rick Andreotti. Each of these board members are sea- I am endorsing Tony Montoya, to return comprehension of our MOU by a payroll soned cops, who are battle-tested and have proven as our President of the POA. I feel Tony has clerk to properly pay members, Tony acted themselves on the street, at PHQ, DHR, City Hall proven he can do the job as our Association swiftly and resolved it. Members were paid and at the State Capital. We are Team Montoya President. We may have had disagreements and the pressure continues on this clerk to and we are unified in our continuing efforts to on how our Association should be run for the get it right. improve wages, benefits and working conditions, last 10 yrs, but I feel Tony has shown the last 8 • When brought to his attention the crony- and to ensure that every POA member receives months he can do this job, with his own ideas ism by the Chief, paying LWLP for over 25 top-shelf legal and administrative representation. and moxie. positions of all ranks by the Chief instead We are unified in our belief that our association Tony never wanted to be President, but of promoting within the ranks, Tony acted is strongest when we advocate publicly for the nec- took over the position when Marty Halloran quickly and demanded promotions be essary tools, laws and policies that support what retired. When Tony made the decision to made by starting a grievance. you do every day to try and keep San Francisco remove past President and paid advisor Gary • Tony has and continues to take on the com- and yourselves safe. We are also unified in telling Delagnes from the association, for his pub- mand staff for better working conditions the truth when confronting those that advocate for lic comments of Jeff Adachi’s drug induced (currently pushing to move P1 lists for fair- policies or programs what will put you in further death, it was the first step of many by Tony ness because all the members have left now harm’s way. We won’t back down. showing his leadership. Tony received a lot of is P1 and seniority) heat for that move, but it was the right one for Tony is the best candidate for President. Since being appointed by former President Hal- the membership. Tony didn’t have to run his And surrounded by the right Board members, loran to finish the 20-months remaining on his administration with past presidents advising this Association can be strong. I don’t want term, Team Montoya has worked to deliver results him each step of the way. He has shown he the Association living in the past but moving for our association, including: can do it himself. forward. • Delivering 7% in longevity raises and shortened Tony has proven and done things I wanted I am endorsing Tony Montoya for POA qualifying service to 10 years the Association to do for the last 9 years and President and I will be voting for him. • Delivering unlimited time off use that does not it has shown during this past year. Larry Chan affect longevity pay • When brought to his attention the lack of • Delivering on an Alternative Dispute Resolu- Central Station Representative tion (Workers Comp Fix) program to get you

see following pages for Team Montoya endorsements Page 26 POA Journal Election Section January 2020 tracy mccray For POA vice President many more — have helped to move our Associa- who have risen through the department. I believed tion forward. this was my calling in the department, training not only new officers coming into the department I believe I bring a unique set of skills to our but also working in and with the community. The Association, among those, a determination and Bayview District gave me the opportunity to do strong will to do what is in the best interest for both. I didn’t believe I needed anything else until our members — to be your advocate and stand Marty Halloran asked me to think about running up for our membership even when some want to as a Station Rep. shut us out or silence us, for we will not be silent! I never thought too much about the POA. I knew During my time as a Station Rep, Defense Rep that I voted in the elections and when contracts and Executive Board Member, I have sat across came up but I never gave a second thought to who from city politicians, city department heads, DPA or what it was they did. I would sometimes go to Investigators and community members strongly the meetings to see what was happening but that advocating for our members and what we need to was the extent of my involvement, until Halloran be able to do our job safely and effectively. kept after me. Finally, I said yes and I am thankful I began my law enforcement career by joining every day that I did! the United States Army in 1985. I became a Mili- From my time as a Station Rep, a Defense tary Police Officer with the belief that it would be Rep, Legal Defense Fund Trustee, Chair for the the start of a long career in service to others. Upon Women’s Action Committee, Chair for the An- returning to the City, I had hoped to joined the nual Poker Tournament to the numerous meet SFPD, but that dream was dashed due to a hiring and confer meetings I have been a participant of, freeze. Fortunately, I got hired at SFO International my commitment to our members has continued to Airport, first as a Police Service Aide, then as a Po- grow and expand. From talking with our members lice Officer soon after. In 1997 after being a miscel- at AO to speaking with new officers on the day laneous city department, the Airport merged with of their graduation, I believe we all come to this the SFPD, thus I became an SFPD Officer. After a career to serve others. few years, I was able to take my P1 to Ingleside My name is Tracy McCray, and I was given the Station where I served until I was promoted to the I have been fortunate to work with Montoya, honor of having my name brought forth to run for rank of Sergeant and spent my probation year at Andreotti, Lobre and Perdomo out in the field as the Vice President position. It is with great humil- Taraval Station. Following probation, I was sent well as on the Executive Board. We are all commit- ity and a deep sense of gratitude that I accept this to Bayview Station, where I served for the past 13 ted to fight and serve each and every one of our nomination. years until my recent promotion to Lieutenant at members through some very challenging times Northern Station where I currently serve. coming our way. We have proven that these last 20 The position of Vice President for the San months and with your support we will continue In all my time in the department, serving at Francisco Police Officers Association comes with our advocacy for our members for the best wages, Bayview was a time of not only personal growth great responsibility and big shoes to fill! Just the benefits and working conditions. sheer knowledge and experience that have held but career growth. Early on, I knew I wanted to this position in years past — Rick Andreotti, Tony give back and I did by becoming a Field Training I respectfully ask for your vote this January. Montoya, Marty Halloran, Kevin Martin, and Officer in 2001. I have been fortunate to train some God bless, of the best and brightest in our department, people Tracy McCray The Following Members Endorse Team Montoya

Gaetano Acerra Stan Bratchikov Al Ciudad Jason Acosta Derek Brown Joe Clark Gabe Alcaraz Robert Brown Tony Claudio Nicoh Alday Gary Buckner Matt Cloud Ricky Alejandrino Justin Bugarin Steve Coleman Mike Alexander Gayla Bunton Chuck Collins Arnie Aleman Greg Burchard Bill Conley Omar Alvarenga Danny Burns Mikayla Connell Donnie Anderson Mike Bushnell Dave Correa Tig Antonian Josh Cabillo Alex Cortez Michele Aschero John Cagney Tom Costello Dave Aschwanden Jeff Camilosa Mike Cota Derek August Jayme Campbell Brian Cotter Joel Aylworth Jose Canchola Aaron Cowhig Yossef Azim Chris Canning Jeremy Cummings Antonio Balingit Chad Campos Pat Cummins Curt Barr Ed Carew John Crudo Fernando Barranco Jason Castro Bo Dahlberg Jasmine Barranti John Cathey Dustin Daza Mike Beaird Paul Chavrin-Rubio Tai DeBernardi Scott Biggs Kevin Chin Kyle Deidrick Joaquin Borromeo Darren Choy Reilly Deidrick Glenn Brakel Dan Chui Chris DelGandio CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE January 2020 POA Journal Election Section Page 27 matt lobre For POA secretary

Hello, I am Matt Lobre, and I am running for Northern. I became the headquarters Rep when a POA Secretary. vacancy opened up in June 2017. It was that same year I became involved with the contract negotia- In May 2018 I accepted an interim position on tions team for the second time (2006-2007 was my the Executive Board as Secretary when asked to first opportunity). step up by President Montoya. Having the oppor- tunity to work closely with the other members of Over the course of my time in the department, the board, has been an eye opening and rewarding I have always tried to take the conscientious ap- experience. I joined the Department in January proach to my work. Those efforts were on dis- 1998. I trained at Northern, did my probation at play during my time as a Rep at Northern and Richmond, and my permanent assignment was headquarters, where I would personally e-mail Bayview. I was fortunate enough to have P-1’s at members the notes from the POA Board meetings, Ingleside and then was eventually assigned back talk to as many as I could about what the union to Northern where I spent almost 15 years of my was doing and I am always available by cell phone career. I served on former Mayor Newsom’s detail to talk. The importance of keeping members in- for one year (2007). My last two years at Northern formed and trying to work on solutions that ben- were spent working the homeless car. efit the membership has always been something that I have strived to do and will continue to do. Some of my early experiences with the POA occurred while on FTO. My second phase FTO As your POA Secretary, I have served on the Kathleen Mullins was a Station Rep for Northern Body Worn Camera/Tasers/Use of Force Commit- Station. Later, at Ingleside Station, Jenny Marino tee, the Legal Defense Fund, Legislative/Political In the last 20 months, I have been fortunate to and Val Kirwan were our Reps. It was then that Liaison Committee, and Contract Negotiations talk to more of you at A/O lunches or our mem- I began to understand the importance of being committee (2006-2007 and 2017-2018). If elected, bership engagement events. I have been able to Station Rep and having a strong union. Watch- I remain committed to all these committees. My hear your concerns. Whether it was issues with ing these officers handle various issues that were willingness and ability to continually help the longevity pay, getting paid for your mandatory important to the members was something I really members as issues arise will continue if you vote overtime when it had been reduced to straight appreciated. By the time I returned to Northern in for me. The SFPOA is one of the most successful time, or simply listening to many of the ideas and December of 2002, Dave Householder and Steve police labor unions in the country, but it has not thoughts you all have shared with me. Your issues Murphy were the Reps, and my appreciation for been easy for Police labor organizations nation- became my issues, and I will continue to strive what the Reps did for our members was solidified. ally in recent years. Public opinion seems to get to help our members as best I can. Continually I still remember when Steve Murphy mentioned to wrapped up with a ten second Use of Force video moving forward, I believe we need to be smart me how he thought I would be good at this. “Matt seen on the news or political grandstanding look- and make sound decisions for the benefit of our you care and are conscientious about what is going ing to curry favor with the public. union. We are one election away from having a on”. While I didn’t choose to pursue being a rep We as an Executive Board have worked on get- completely different playing field. We will need at that time, it wasn’t until June 2013 when Tim ting Heart presumption legislation in line with to continue to stay united as an association and Flaherty stepped down due to retirement, that I state law which protects our members in the fight hard for our rights and benefits that those decided to go for it. While at Northern, I had the event of a heart attack or unforeseen heart ailment who came before us delivered. The main question opportunity to co-chair the Legislative/Political related to the day in day out grind of our profes- members should be asking in this election is who liaison committee with Lt Chris Canning. I was sion. We worked with Peggy Sugarman and the will best represent the membership in these next fortunate enough to win two elections while at Department of Human Resources to streamline few years? I am proud to run with Montoya, Mc- Northern, and remained there as a rep until May the Worker’s Compensation process. Those of you Cray, Perdomo and Andreotti. Each one of them 2017. who may have had to access Workers Comp since has a proven track record, and I believe we are Shortly thereafter, I was asked by then Lt. Steve July 1st will hopefully have discovered a much the strongest team moving forward. I am honored Ford to work on the DOJ reforms at Headquar- more streamlined process without all the red tape to serve as your POA Secretary. I humbly ask for ters, where I currently am assigned on loan from that would slow the process down. your vote in January. The Following Members Endorse Team Montoya

Brian Devlin Jason Gallagher Mark Hutchings Cassandra Devlin Grace Gatapandan Malek Jisrawi Paul Dominguez Irv Garcia Tom Johnson Jen Dorantes Chris Giles Ryan Jones Dan Dudley Dave Goff Rob Kaprosch Chris Dunne Fidel Gonzalez Brian Kelly Eric Eastlund Francis Graves Chahmal Kerow Scott Edwards Pat Griffin Paul Khamarskiy Javier Elizonde Sean Griffin Dan Kroos Jamel Ellison Dan Guzman Johhny Lara Joe Emmanuel Krystle Guzman Kim LaSalle Martin Fabela Rigo Haro Dan Laval Dave Falzon Frank Harrell Kevin Lee Heather Fegan Joelle Harrell Ray Lee George Ferraez Niko Hawes Stan Lee Ronney Freeman Shyrlie Hawes Michelle Liddicoet Rodney Freeman Phil Helmer Maureen Leonard Matt Friedman Steve Hildebrand Angel Lozano Edwin Gaffud Brandon Hoge CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Page 28 POA Journal Election Section January 2020 sean perdomo For POA treasurer

the fat and spending that builds our war chest. about the Association’s involvement in local politics as well as the behind the scene network Our investments have increased in value and of lobbyists, advisors, and media consultants the continue to bring in revenue. Our spending has Association uses. been significantly cut by focusing on righteous grievances, lawsuits, and political causes. The last In 2016, I ran for Treasurer and was lucky two years we have seen abundant growth with enough to get the job. Managing our stream of limited spending. revenue, investments, and buildings was an eye opener. Aside from all of the advocacy work rep- As Treasurer, I’d like to continue another term resenting our members, this is where the Associa- to see this Association flourish. tion develops its status as a state and local player. I began my involvement at the Association as We have abundant resources and I seek to make a DPA defense representative in 2011. Since that it grow so that our members have influence. As time I have represented our members before DPA, I stated above, I’m focused on trimming the non- Internal Affairs, and Chief’s Hearings. I increased necessaries and growing our war chest. my involvement by assisting Marty Halloran’s My Association life has never compared to my executive board by representing our members love for police work. There is nothing more satis- involved in officer involved shootings. I became fying than protecting the public by apprehending familiar with the investigatory procedures and those that prey on them. I’ve worked with some disciplinary process that followed as well as how great patrol and plainclothes cops at Mission, best to preserve our member’s POBRA and Con- Bayview, Taraval, Fugitive Recovery Enforcement stitutional rights. My name is Sean Perdomo and I am running for Team, Narcotics, Violence Reduction Team, and In 2015, President Marty Halloran appointed Treasurer. I’ve been the Treasurer for the last three Criminal Investigations Unit that I would gladly me the Acting Secretary. In that role I became years and during that time I’ve advised on limited stand up for to ensure they have the best defense. involved in matters affecting our members’ work- spending and greater investment. Our association At the end of the day when scared people call 911, ing conditions. I attended many meet and confers is a multi-million dollar organization that has the they expect us to help them and I want to give you on disciplinary procedures, use of force, workers’ potential to grow. To that end, I advise on cutting the security you need to do your jobs. compensation, and many more. I also learned The Following Members Endorse Team Montoya

Bryan Lujan Jung Park Anthony Srinivas Matt Mackenzie Matt Pashby Terry Stangel Luke Martin Maura Pengel Greg Stetschulte Eddieberto Martinez Frank Pereira Talent Tang Jason Maxwell Scott Phillips Leroy Thomas Mike Mayo Michele Primiano Vashti Thomas Hava McCarter Franco Ragusa Brandon Thompson Will McCarthy Nicole Ramirez Jim Trail Darren McCray Tony Ravano Ernest Trapsi Ana Mendoza Joseph Reavey Rich Trujillo Eureka Monroe Eric Reboli Rob Trujillo Mike Moody Sara Richmond Dexter Tsang Gordon Moore Kevin Rightmire Mike Tursi Kevin Mullins Gabe Rivera Maina Tuimavave Carlos Mustafich Jason Robinson Amanda Tweedy Nick Nagai Brandon Rock Frank Valiquette Herb Najarro Dan Rosaia Cladia Valle Bob Nevin Maricela Sainez John Van Koll Mike Nevin Dave Sands Chris Viehweg Brandon Newman Bryan Santana Mike Walsh Anh Nguyen Sonny Sarkissian Graig Wells Jen Nguyen Ryan Seto Shante Wells John Norment Adam Shaw Gordon Wong Matt O’Leary Mari Shepard Jimmy Wong Bassey Obot Mike Shugars Wayman Young Fred Oropeza Dan Simone Nate Yuen Alexander Ortega Frederick Smally Jessica Zamora Jessie Ortiz Phil Smith Ed Zelster Steve Otaguro Rose Smith Sean Padilla Jeff Smethurst January 2020 POA Journal Election Section Page 29 rick andreotti For POA sergeant at arms

My name is Rick Andreotti and I am running I had one career goal in mind when I transferred for Sergeant at Arms. I was born and raised in to the SFPD. That goal was to help officers navigate San Francisco. Upon graduating from UC Davis, these difficult times by passing along things I have I returned to the City and started working at the learned over the years. Coming from an agency Youth Guidance Center while I applied through- that has been dealing with reform measures since out the Bay Area for a job in Law Enforcement. 2005 has given me experience and insight as to Unfortunately, the SFPD was experiencing a hir- how “21st Century, transparent, stakeholder” ing freeze in 1988. I was eventually hired by the policy puts officers in no win situations. I started Oakland Police Department. achieving my goal while at Central by riding with young probationary officers. I then became a FTO Over the next 25 years at OPD, I had a number at Bayview. This not only allowed me to teach of- of assignments as both an officer and sergeant. ficers how to stay safe on the job but how to avoid As an officer, I worked patrol, entry team (SWAT), complaints. I have always said that the number narcotics task force and crime prevention with one rule in police work is to go home at the end the latter two focusing on open air drug markets. of the shift and have a job to go to the next day! As a sergeant, I worked patrol, crime prevention, traffic and investigations. My investigative expe- I started my involvement in the POA as a Bay- rience included burglary, robbery and homicide. view POA representative. I decided to become a Sergeants at OPD who supervise street officers are rep as this was a natural fit for my career goals at also required to conduct IA overflow investiga- the SFPD. It was while as a rep at Bayview that tions. I completed dozens of internal investigations President Halloran asked me to participate in over the years. the meet and confer process for body worn cam- eras tapping into my experience wearing a BWC. In 2013, I decided to return to the City and fin- President Halloran subsequently asked me to be ish out my law enforcement career at the SFPD. I a member of his executive board as Secretary. lateralled to SFPD in April 2013. I completed the Since then, I have participated in dozens of meet lateral academy and was assigned to Southern through your vote, to continue with my career goal and confer sessions including but not limited to Station for field training. I transferred to Central at the SFPD and fight the good fight against issues use of force, DA/SFPD OIS MOU and disciplinary Station for probation and was assigned to Bayview that negatively impact the safety and security of matrix. I was also a member of the last contract Station as my permanent assignment. My assign- my fellow officers. negotiations team. I have been the POA Vice Presi- ments at Bayview included patrol and housing. Take care and be safe, dent for the past 20 months after being appointed Last December, I transferred to Company K as a Rick by President Montoya. Solo and am currently assigned to the San Fran- cisco International Airport. I am respectfully asking your permission,

On-Line Voting January 13 through January 17, 2020 As per Section 602(C) of the bylaws, regular elections shall be held commencing at 8:00 a.m. on the second Monday of January (January 13, 2020) and continue until midnight of the third Friday in January (January 17, 2020). To cast your vote, do the following: On the Internet, go to www.sfpoa.org In the bottom right hand corner of the Home Page, click on “Member Center.” Log in with your User Name and Password. Click on On-Line Voting and cast your votes. Contact Cyndee at the SFPOA if you experience any problems logging on and voting. Email: [email protected] Phone: (415) 861-5060 This Association is about the members, and YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Page 30 POA Journal Election Section January 2020

Kevin Worrell Secretary

Louis Wong Treasurer

Kevin Lyons Vice President

Rich Cibotti President

VOTE FOR TEAM CIBOTTI 2020 New Team and New Ideas, for a New SFPOA. Are You Better Off Than You Were 18 Months Ago? Is the POA Stronger? Since the current regime took over, has the POA improved? Or is the POA struggling?

These are the key questions you must evaluate be- walk all over us, they cannot treat the community the being used as a club against us, which is not why the fore voting. If you think that everything is fine and no same way. The only way to start changing our position DPA was formed. There is no reason a properly run change is needed, then vote how you feel. However, if is to get the community on our side. If 10 cops show up DPA cannot be used to reform and improve policing, you think there are things that must be changed, please to a government meeting to state our position, it falls but wielded as a club, they do not improve our craft join Team Cibotti 2020 and help us restore the POA. on deaf ears. However, if 10 community members show and only cause further decline in morale. up, they have to listen, because they will need them We believe that change is needed, now. Although we Lastly, we need to stand up for ourselves. We so to get reelected. We need to work hard to empower are friends with the current board, the style of leader- often stick up for the victims and people who can- and motivate San Francisco community members to ship and the way business is conducted must go. We not help themselves, that we sometimes forget about speak in our favor. believe we have a plan that will transform the POA ourselves. It’s not easy to take a stand in the current and bring our association back a position of strength We plan to begin by binding with small business. political climate, but hiding or hoping we will not be in San Francisco. Small Businesses in San Francisco are over regulated, attacked never works. We need to get out front and over taxed, fined, and pay out of control permit/licens- write our own story. If you do not control our own For the past two months, our team has been touring ing fees until there’s nothing left to run the business. narrative, someone will do it for us. We must get out the stations, meeting with our members, and listening Small business is the backbone of San Francisco, but front and start controlling our story. We must produce to their issues. We have been putting in the work to they’re not treated that way by San Francisco’s Board of positive and proactive rhetoric instead of reactionary ensure all members are heard so that real change can Supervisors. There are so many wonderful businesses letters and interviews. Getting ahead and writing out happen. It has been a pleasure to hear what the mem- out there and luckily for us, we work with them every own narrative is needed to begin moving the needle bership has to say. It’s been nice to see the membership’s day. Working together can pay dividends for us both. of public perception. passion. We are hoping to channel that passion into the We are proposing a “Small Business Bump.” At one change that is sorely needed. Throughout our visits We’re already moving to execute Step 1 of More station a month, we will poll the members, and pick we’ve heard many concerns and frustrations that we Membership Involvement. We are an association, we a business that could use some help. We will throw believe we can begin to resolve. should want to associate with each other. So, come on a community event at the chosen small business and out and join your co-workers, with friends and family, Our plan starts with membership involvement. drive commerce to the shop. While this event helps out on Saturday, January 11 at our Police Dodgeball Tour- The only way to start turning public perception to our the business owner and promotes them, it also builds nament. Whether you agree with our position or not, favor is for all of us to start taking ownership in the good public relations for the POA. In addition, it will this is an event tailored toward our competitive spirit POA. We must all start getting involved in whatever help build a stronger community networks, which we as police officers. Create a team and come out to have way we can. We must utilize the immense diversified can work with for years to come. a good time! If you do not want to play come to enjoy talents that our members possess to turn this place As four POA defense representatives, our observa- the show. We need to all work together and we hope around. While we may never agree on all the issues, tions of poor policy, unwarranted discipline, and lack this serves as a first step in the future of the SFPOA. we can all work together to find solutions and improve of training in our regulatory agencies has led us to our position. We are asking you to join Team Cibotti 2020. Please believe simply, we need to take the fight to the DPA. vote for Rich Cibotti for President, Kevin Lyons for Secondly, we must Build Community Networks to Our observations at DPA, Internal Affairs, and Chief’s Vice President, Kevin Worrell for Secretary, and Louis Spread Our Message. The POA is very philanthropic, hearings have led us to the conclusion that the DPA is Wong for Treasurer. but does that side of our association reach the public running out of control. We need to empower our POA to our full benefit? We would like to evaluate our Administrative Defense Attorney and help evaluate PLEASE VOTE philanthropic contributions and their benefit to our DPA cases to potentially seek legal damages. Talk about JANUARY 13-17, 2020 community. out of control: when the Public Defender’s Office can- not win in court, they take it to the DPA. The DPA is at SFPOA.ORG While City Hall can ignore us, label us toxic, and January 2020 POA Journal Election Section Page 31 Rich Cibotti For POA President

When I first considered running for POA Presi- While we have been confidently promoting our dent, I heard many of you say, “You have to be team and our vision with cards and postings at crazy to want that job.” I totally understand the every stop, the current board has been keeping sentiment, but while I know it’s a large undertak- their plans a guarded secret. Ultimately, shuffling ing, I fear doing nothing much more. their own slate at nomination time to try and stay in the game. Shuffling a deck of cards does not In my almost 12 years in the SFPD, I have seen change them. Whether dealing from the bottom or one constant, change. I do not always agree with the top, it’s still the same cards. It will not provide the change, but, as in life, it is inevitable. However, the change we all believe is needed. There is no it seems that at some point every year an event need for secrets, we should all be open with one occurs and I say to myself, “It can’t possibly get another so we can all work together toward our worse than it is right now.” And the following future. Secrets further alienate the membership year, we still find a way to fall deeper into the and discourage sorely needed involvement by hole. Change may be inevitable, but we need to the members. control the change. We control our own destiny. We can make our own fate. But in order to do so, The poster put up by the current board is tell- there must be, yet again, change. ing. “Results Delivered” seems to be the theme. However, there is one very expensive and glaring We need strength right now in the POA. We “result delivered” that does not appear on any must communicate and make decisions from a flyer. That would of course be the over $600,000 position of strength, not weakness, and not due spent to try and defeat a local District Attorney to outside influence. In the current case, Team candidate. His name needs no mention here, be- Cibotti 2020 came together and created our team. Recently, concerned community members in cause the POA paid advertisement provided him Our team created a plan. We have spent the past the Richmond decided to stand up for us. They with much needed name recognition. Since the two months going station to station communicat- spearheaded their own campaign to recall San- ad featured no alternatively endorsed candidate, ing our plan, and our vision, to the members. We dra Fewer for her vile comments about all of us. it arguably handed him the election. This paro- are confident in our team and our vision for the Instead of fostering this community organizing chial political strategy has put the POA in a more future. We have been handing out cards with our effort into a lasting relationship with the POA, precarious position than ever. Only time will tell message and have nothing to hide. We proactively they squandered the opportunity. When asked the true cost the new DA will impose on the POA. hand out our message because we want everyone about the recall effort in the Examiner, Tony said to be on the same page, working together. We have In other “results delivered” we are regaled with “If they want to do a recall, that’s on them.” We taken feedback from anyone who has offered it, the “unlimited time off use that does not affect don’t need to stand behind and support the recall, and we are working toward our collective goals. longevity pay.” While this sounds good on its face, but this quote disheartens the supporters who it does not disclose the “1700 hour rule” problem. were standing behind us. It wastes the support What has the current board been doing? This This issue is a result of the board’s own oversight they offered, and destroys a potential community is a question that sparked our campaign in the in allowing payroll to interpret what the “WK” bridge that we cannot afford to lose. We cannot sit first place. Kevin Lyons and I were partners for paycode means. back and squander opportunities presented to us. the past year and a half. During that time, we kept being asked the same question when issues What is the “WK” paycode? That’s a great ques- It is paramount that the POA leadership is ac- popped up, “What is the POA doing about this?” It tion. The typical paycode is “REG” for a regular cessible and out amongst the membership. I’ve became infuriating to not have answers. It became day of pay. I have not seen a “WK” code in my 11 found it to be an absolute pleasure to visit all the unbearable to see no plan to move forward. And plus years. Why was this term not defined in the stations and discuss the issues with our members. we both grew tired of answering, “I don’t know.” contract? Why did we let this loose end stay as part While it’s not hard to go all over the city and meet So, in June 2019, we decided to look into running of our deal? These are all great questions. The pur- with the members, it does take time and effort. A for the SFPOA Executive Board. pose of contracts is to establish an agreement that group of faceless names that are never seen will parties have made to fix their rights and duties. not be able to move the membership forward. The It is no easy task to take on the current board. If we leave holes in our contract that is our fault. leadership must be a part of the members. The We are all friends and co-workers, and no one leadership must come from within the members, wants to bump up against their friends. However, Since then they have tried to fix it by a Depart- advocating and leading the charge. No change will competition promotes efficiency and improve- ment Bulletin signed by the Chief. Apparently, be possible without collaboration amongst us all. ment. So, while we like the current board, and this has “fixed the issue.” I sincerely hope it has We may never agree on all the issues, but that does respect their style, we felt someone needed to offer fixed it, but the contract says “this Memorandum not mean we cannot work together to arrive at the an alternative. Since no one was coming forward, sets forth the full and entire understanding of the best solution. We must utilize our talents among we met with a few friends and supporters to parties regarding the matters set forth herein” and the members to help maximize our involvement discuss our ideas. While we knew it was a long this “Memorandum may be modified, but only in at City Hall. hard road ahead, we all believed that: 1) We had writing, upon the mutual consent of the parties a chance, and 2) It was going to take a lot of work and ratification by the Board of Supervisors.” So, It is time to stand up for change. It’s time to be to make it happen. although they believe a Department Bulletin may bold. Taking risks is how change happens. I find suffice, and the issue may be “settled,” if I were motivation in standing behind every member. We So, Kevin Lyons and I started to build a team. near retirement, I would count all 1700 hours are worth fighting for, and I intend to fight for We spoke to many members who were interested to make sure my “unlimited time off use” does every one of us, until our position has improved. in, or wanted change. But due to family, or other not make me miss out on longevity pay. Because I will not quit, I will not phone it in. We all cannot outside engagements, they could not join our bour- in the end, if payroll objects, it will be litigated, afford to sit back and do nothing. We must take a geoning team. We are still grateful for their insight and I would not want up to 7% of my retirement stand, put our necks out, take a chance, and begin and support. However, with Kevin Worrell and based on a Department Bulletin, when the con- moving forward. If we do nothing, we can only Louis Wong, we knew we had a team that could tract should have spelled it out in the first place. blame ourselves. make a difference. We are all fighters. We all work Unfortunately, we will not know for sure if it is as POA Defense Representatives and are still on One person is not going to change the whole fixed until it comes time for payment in July. A patrol. At the outset we all committed to seeing union. We all need to fix the POA. Please join Team great “result delivered” is to create a problem, this through, no matter what the cost. Cibotti 2020 and transform the future of the POA. then maybe fix the issue, and run on it as an ac- Since then we have kept moving forward. It complishment. seems to be no coincidence that in the past two Lastly, there is an issue with letter writing. Do months, more press releases and emails have something against the POA, get a letter. Bash the been coming from the POA than the previous 16 members, get a letter. Lambaste the membership, months. Our push to run for the Executive Board get a letter. Tell the POA to go “F” itself, get a let- sparked an adjustment that was needed, a fighting ter and a box of soap. Politicians know they can spirit that only a challenger or competition can continue to walk on us because at the end of the bring to an organization. day the only pushback will be a mean-spirited However, in the face of competition, they at- letter waiting for them. The POA has turned into tempted a tactical retreat. Unfortunately, they a literal “Paper Tiger.” Eventually we must all take could not project confidence in their own team. action, letters will not suffice. Page 32 POA Journal Election Section January 2020 Kevin Lyons for POA Vice President

More importantly, I have come to personally know I am endorsing Kevin Lyons for Vice hundreds of members within our association President of the POA for the upcoming through contact in my many various capacities. Executive Board Election. As a dedicated street cop for the past twenty I have known Kevin, aka “Badger” for years, I know all too well the trials and tribulations 19 years since he came in the police depart- of police work in San Francisco. I know first-hand ment and worked with him in the Tender- loin when he arrived there. I’ve known how as a police officer you can do everything Kevin to be an honest and loyal worker. “right” but still be “wrong.” I know the importance Kevin has been involved in the POA for the of credibility and trust amongst my fellow officers last dozen years plus, as a station rep and especially in the light of the current political fabric legal defense rep. Kevin’s main concern maintained by our so called “city leaders.” I know as is mine always is to represent and take the importance for the need of a strong leadership care of the rank and file. That’s why we to vocally stand up to those who publicly decry are members of the POA, mainly for legal our association and the members therein. defense as well as working conditions. I know the importance of vocally standing up Kevin cares about the membership and to those so-called City Leaders who are quick to will serve the members vigorously, without bias. criticize our members, without the benefit of the There comes a time when members facts, and using police action to politically pander are fed up with the way things are run or for their own benefit. could be run better and I commend Kevin • Joined the SFPD 9/18/2000 as a member of the The voices of our association have to be heard for stepping up and running for Executive 198th Recruit class loud and clear so that so called city leaders will be Board office. Being Vice President, Kevin will serve • Career long member of the POA in good on notice. We will not be their door mat and they the membership well and I know he will standing should not mistake kindness a perceived weak- ness on our part. have the members’ best interests in mind • Career long patrol officer for all decisions. The voices of our membership need and de- Kevin is a lifelong, San Francisco police • POA Rep at Tenderloin Station since 2005 serve a leadership that will proactively take on officer, with no ambitions of climbing in • Active member of the following POA the Department of Police Accountability when rank. He knows the ins and outs of our Committees: our members rights are being circumvented by department and will pull no punches when an agency who has proven they will go to great speaking up for the membership against • Community Services Committee lengths to do our members great harm. the administration. A commissioned officer should not be • OCC/DPA Defense Committee I have been very fortunate and grateful to have serving as the Vice President of the Asso- been very active member of this association for the • Co-Chair POA Defense Committee ciation, and with the possibility of becom- past twenty years and I am proud of the work I • At Large Member of LDF Committee ing appointed to the Presidents position if have accomplished in that time. I have always been something happens. I feel it’s a conflict of My name is Kevin Lyons and I am honored to proud to stand up for the woman and men of this interest, as Lieutenants and above are man- be running for the office of POA Vice-President. I Department and Association and lend assistance agement. Will a commissioned officer have have been a proud member of this Department and and a helping hand to those members in need. the best interests at hand of the rank and Association for close to twenty years. My family, I now ask for your help and assistance by voting file? Not with this Command Staff. my fellow officers, and I have greatly benefitted for me for your Vice-President in the upcoming I will be voting for Kevin Lyons as our from the wages, benefits, and working conditions next POA Vice President and I urge all the POA general election. Please support me so that that have been fought hard for by previous admin- members to do the same. I can continue to work hard for you, your fellow istrations within the POA and I have committed I am not picking one slate over another. officers and for your families and loved ones. myself to follow in those very successful footsteps. Only the individual candidate I feel will I also ask you to support my fellow candidates make our Board stronger. And Kevin Lyons Through my work on the various committees Rich Cibotti for President, Kevin Worrell for is that candidate for Vice President. and as Co-Chair of the POA Defense Committee POA Secretary and the Great Louis Wong for POA Larry Chan for the past seven years, I have gained a valuable Treasurer. Together we will work hard for you and Central Station Representative institutional and historical knowledge of the POA. let your collective voice be heard. The Following Members Have Endorsed Team Cibotti 2020:

Ofc. Lorenzo Adamson (Co. C) Sgt. Steve Bucy (Co. F) Ofc. Steve Domecus (Co. A) Ofc. Sandro Alioto (Co. E) Ofc. Dominic Busalacchi (Solos) Ofc. Nick Donati (Co. J) Sgt. John Andrews (Co. J) Ofc. Scott Butland (Co. I) Ofc. Malia Dudum (Co. D) Lt. Joe Barretta (Co. E) Ofc. Patrick Butherus (TAC-K9) Lt. Will Escobar (Airport) Ofc. Ginger Bass (HSOC) Ofc. Jon Cairo (Co . E) Ofc. Damien Fahey (Co. A) Sgt. Louie Benavidez (IA) Sgt. Rex Calaunan (Co. J) Ofc. Nick Ferrando (Co. J) Ofc. Ray Biagini (Co. C) Sgt. Ray Callo (Airport) Ofc. Mike Francheschi (Co. B) Ofc. Carl Bryant (Ret.) Ofc. Carlos Castro (Co. J) Cmdr. Joe Garrity (Ret.) Ofc. Dennis Buckner (Co. H) Capt. Sergio Chin (SVU) Ofc. Kevin Gil (Co. G) Sgt. Bud Clinton (Co. F) Ofc. Edgar Gonzalez (Co. B) Ofc. Trent Collins (Co. B) Ofc. Danny Guo (Co. B) Insp. Clifford Cook (Ret.) Ofc. Viet Ha (Co. J) Ofc. Mike Cunnie (Narcotics) Ofc. Antone Hailey (Co. F) Ofc. Mike DeFilippo (Co. E) Ofc. Anthony Halligan (Co. C) Sgt. Paul Doherty (Burglary) CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE January 2020 POA Journal Election Section Page 33 Kevin Worrell for POA Secretary 2020

• I have worked as a San Francisco Police munity groups. I believe that we need to be proac- Officer for over 18 years. tive in the communication of these stances rather than reactive to negative criticism. We should • Assignments: Mission, Ingleside, and Central have both long-term and short-term plans, with Stations. milestones throughout to measure our progress, • SFPOA defense rep 2013-present in place to best prepare for our future. We should anticipate adversity and welcome the challenge, • Commissioner of SF Police Softball League not be overwhelmed by the unknown. 2009-present I am a positive person by nature and believe we My goal in the running for the SFPOA Ex- have nowhere to go but upward from here. ecutive Board Secretary’s position is to unite and inspire fellow members of our excellent Police I believe that if we can inspire one another to Department. I believe this begins with an open- vote during this upcoming election, we can send mindedness to new ideas and creating a welcom- a message to City Hall that we are all vested in ing environment to collaborate with our members. our interests as Police Officers. It could be a start to changing the negative narrative against Police, Then taking all of that information and formulat- in general, in the City, and then eventually in this ing a calculated decision. country. This is why I am asking all of you to vote It is imperative for me to effectively communi- for me, Kevin Worrell for Secretary, Rich Cibotti cate our stances with members of our rank and for President, Kevin Lyons for Vice President, and file, city politicians, and the many different com- Louis Wong for Treasurer.

The Following Members Have Endorsed Team Cibotti 2020:

Ofc. Louis Hargreaves (Co. J) Ofc. Mike Montero (Narcotics) Ofc. Daneille Tjhia (Co. J) Sgt. Phil Haymond (Co. B) Ofc. Kevin Moylan (Academy) Sgt. Tina To (Burglary) Lt. Kevin Healy (Co. J) Ofc. John Murphy (Co. E) Ofc. Dominic Vannucchi (Co. E) Ofc. Juliana Henry-Garcia (HSOC) Ofc. Sean Neary (Co. J) Ofc. Erika Viola (Co. B) Ofc. Renae Hofmann (FOB) Sgt. Bridget O’Connor (Burglary) Sgt. Robert Walker Jr. (Co. H) Lt. A.J. Holder (Co. E) Lt. Tim O’Connor (Co. H) Ofc. Greg Watts (Narcotics) Ofc. Brendan Jensen (Co. H) Ofc. Eugene O’Malley (Co. A) Ofc. Glen Wilson (Co. D) Ofc. Ryan Jensen (Co. A) Sgt. Jennifer Orantes (Robbery) Ofc. Johnny Wood (Academy) Ofc. Seamus Jensen (Co. J) Ofc. Steven Orengo (Co. B) Ofc. Kathryn Winters (Co. E) Ofc. Sarah Jones (Co. B) Ofc. Luciano Ortega (Co. D) Sgt. Aaron Yoo (TCIU) Ofc. Eyad Joseph (HSOC) Ofc. Nick Parkin (Co. J) Ofc. Ari Zuckerman (Co. A) Sgt. Leo Kiang (Airport) Sgt. Matt Parra (Co. A) Ofc. Scott Korte (Hondas) Sgt. Jesus Pena (Co. E) Ofc. Gavin Kundert (Co. B) Ofc. Michael Peralta (Co. H) Sgt. Kevin Labanowski (GTF) Ofc. Maria Peregrina (Co. H) Sgt. Sylvia Lange (Burglary) Ofc. Michael Petuya (Co. E) Ofc. Niko Ledesma (Co. B) Lt. Brian Philpott (Narcotics) Ofc. Dave Lee (Co. H) Ofc. Thomas Redmond (Co. J) Cmdr. Kenwade Lee (Ret.) Sgt. Carmichael Reyes (Co. A) Sgt. Nate Lee (Co. C) Ofc. Kevin Richens (Hondas) Sgt. Candiece Lewis (Co. J) Ofc. Nikky Rissetto (Co. A) Ofc. Horace Liu (Co. J) Ofc. Michael Ross (Co. G) Ofc. Ryan Liu (Co. G) Ofc. Robert Royer (Co. J) Ofc. David Lucchetti (Co. J) Ofc. Chris Sabella (Co. A) Ofc. Anders Mac (Co. I) Ofc. Andrew Sargenti (Co. I) Sgt. Angie Marin (HSOC) Ofc. Manny Serrano (Co. A) Lt. Pat McCormick (Staff Services) Ofc. Jim Shaini (Co. J) Ofc. Cory McDowell (Co. J) Ofc. Chris Simpson (CSI) Sgt. Meaghan McMilton (Robbery) Ofc. Yvonne Strickfaden (Co. B) Ofc. Brian Michaud (Co. J) Ofc. Hammed Suleman (Co. F) Ofc. Irene Michaud (Co. J) Ofc. Brittney Taylor (Co. B) Insp. John Monroe (Ret.) Ofc. Alejandro Tiffer (Co. I) Page 34 POA Journal Election Section January 2020 Louis Wong for POA Treasurer I am Louis Wong and I’m running for POA to improve our possibilities our next contract ne- Treasurer. I joined the SFPD in June of 1995 as a gotiation. It has been made clear by current POA member of the 181st Academy Class and complet- staff that the City has not taken us seriously in ed my Field Training at Park Station. I also worked our labor negotiations. I have been completing at TTF and I have been working at Southern Station preliminary research on other comparable de- for over 21 years. partment’s compensation packages and working conditions. As a team we have been putting in I have been a member of the POA Board of research and exploring thoughtful opportunities Directors since 2013 as a Station Representative. I to turn the tides in our favor. Our pay, benefits, am also an active POA Defense Representative. I and livelihood are serious business and deserve have defended many members at the Department proper preparation and attention. of Police Accountability. We all know that police work is changing and Many of you know my humor and care-free our hands seem to be tied. We have a team in place personality. A lot of you know me as a jokester. to adapt to those changes and protect our best But even though I like to keep everything light, interest. This is why I am asking all of you to vote you also know when an incident arises, I will have for me for Treasurer, Rich Cibotti for President, your back no matter what. For instance, we believe Kevin Lyons for Vice President, and Kevin Wor- that a professional full-time negotiator is needed rell for Secretary. VOTE FOR TEAM CIBOTTI 2020 New Team and New Ideas, for a New SFPOA. January 2020 POA Journal Election Section Page 35 Joe Valdez for POA President

■ Approximately 17 years with SFPD. ♦ Held assignments at Southern, Northern, Mission, Park, Legal Division, Written Directives, Bayview, Airport Bureau and Prior Specialist Team (Spec 66)

■ Elected to the Executive Board as Sgt. At Arms- 3-year term, Elected as Treasurer- 3-year Term. Current Airport Bureau POA Representative. …. whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant. Matthew 20:26

I want to be your POA President because I don’t like the manner and direction the POA is being guided. Just like previous terms where you the membership elected me, I represent all.

ISSUES: 1. Legal Defense, Wages, Benefits equally for all. • For too long we have bargained away our young officers during contract negotiations. No more, not on my watch. We will stand together and win or stand together and fall. But we stand together and support each other just like we do on the street. 2. Update our POA website/ Journal/ App. • Increase sponsorship of members sports and unrelated activities (Police Games, Unity Tour, Station Sports Teams, Members that are coaches) • A new section in the journal and website called, “Beyond the Blue”, that will have stories of Officers doing great things outside of police work. • Feature an outstanding Officer each month. 3. Improve board meetings to include; • Holding meetings at the stations, guest speakers on wills and trusts, investments, things personally affecting our members outside of police work.

I want each of you to know you are valued and have something to offer, you are more than a warm body wearing the uniform. Many of you have felt forgotten, left out, alone on an island during various times in your career and life. I have not forgotten, I will include and welcome everyone, I will paddle out to that island to get to you. We face many challenges ahead, not more or less difficult than those that came before us, just different. Many whom I have spoken to have told me, “I didn’t know you were running, and I gave my endorsement to someone else, but you have my VOTE.” We cannot be separated in interest or divided in purpose. We stand together until the end. —Woodrow Wilson 28th President of the United States of America

Supporters:

• Bob Cooke CNOA Delegate • Mihn Du • Patrick Brady • Yolanda Williams • Lionel Lucas • Ken Konieg • Gregory Pak • Ben Pagtanac • Kelly Kruger • Martin Covarrubias • Mike Peralta • Carlos Manfredi • Josey Russell • Christopher Giles • Albert Esparza • Ray Pascua • Steven Gomez • Rodney Chan • Frank Leonetti • Tony Claudio • Benny Chin • Michael Madrieres • Ryan Mariano • Carolyn Gassen • Andrew Bryant • Art Madrid • Megan MacAuley

STATUS QUO! No More! The time is now for a New Generation of Cops to take control of their future! Page 36 POA Journal January 2020 Sports

Colclough, Frank Olcomendy, Zack as follows: “It’s been great seeing some “Peanut” McAuliffe, Cedric Hood, and familiar old faces and great getting to SFPD Basketball Luis “Lois” Guitron. meet the new ones out on the court this League Standings: In November during a one day food season. Teams are adjusting to new Team W L Pct GB drive tournament, it was a Thanksgiv- rosters after transfers and promotions Southern 2 0 1.000 ing Massacre on the field when Stewart reshaped them. Also, we have a record Park 2 0 1.000 was playing in the critical time of the number of women participating this Central 2 0 1.000 tournament. He ended up making up season, which was highlighted by Bay- Cadets 1 1 .500 1 for it this time around though as he view’s Rosa Dixon’s first week explosion Bayview 1 1 .500 1 put a very competitive team together, of five three-pointers. Northern 1 1 .500 1 coached well, and played decently on Rookie Alexander Austria has had Ingleside 1 1 .500 1 the field. Guys who hit the long ball were impressive performances while leading The Hall 0 2 .000 2 Colclough and Josh Tupper, while Hara the Southern Bees to an undefeated 2-0 Tenderloin 0 2 .000 2 was an additional standout while at the start. The league will have a two week SF CHP 0 2 .000 2 plate. Josh by the way played excellent break during the holiday season, but defense in the outfield along with his games will be played again soon for ev- day, January 11th. It’s being put together brother Dennis and Guitron. eryone to get a good workout to go along by Kevin “Topper” Worrell and Mike Biaigini, Hood and Olcomendy of with good competition. Otherwise, “Lunch Box” Franceschi and it’s open course did their part to contribute to Happy New Year and we’ll see you on to all first responders and their families, the Seals early success that day, but the the hardwood before you know it. with teams of six members each. It only guy that hurt the team and got the “Tom Dodgeball costs $25.00 to play; so, hurry up and find Nick’s Notes Foolery” of the tournament award was Note the flyer below about the Police a team to play on, start practicing, and McAuliffe. He was literally a hatchet By Nick Shihadeh, Dodgeball Tournament that is taking see you there! man while on the field and killed ral- Journal Sports Editor place for the first time at the Italian That’s it for now, stay well and safe lies by striking out too many times to Athletic Club in North Beach on Satur- this New Year and So See Ya next month. Seals Softball remember when at the plate according CHECK IT OUT: The Seals tourna- to his teammates. Santa is definitely not ment team went to the Field of Dreams going to be very good to Peanut. The Sports Complex in Manteca on Friday, Seals did salvage a fourth place finish Letter to Sports Editor December 13th, for a Toys for Tots one out of thirteen teams and that was good day softball tournament. Every par- to hear. Will only give nine of the ten Nick, Attached please find a team photo of the Fall Ball team. We participated ticipant is to bring an unwrapped toy players kudos for their efforts. in the Bay Area Men’s Baseball Fall League, Which is an 18 and over, wood bat to donate toward needy families during Hoops Update league at Big Rec. We finished in third place with a 6-4 record. the holiday season. The team that played that day was run by Nick “Iron Greek” Note the standings for the depart- Stewart and also included the follow- ment basketball league at the printing of ing: Mike Hara, Ray Biagini, Dennis this column that was sent to me by Com- Tupper, Josh Tupper, Dustin “Moose” missioner Steve Coleman. His thoughts on the league early on in the season are

Front row: Mark “OB” Obrochta, Ruben Herrera (CHP), Edgar “Puppet” Gonzalez, Niko Hawes, Dom Celaya (retired). Back Row: Scott Butland, Mike “Monty” Montero, Glenn “Slumdog” Ortega, Kevin O’Sullivan, Mitch “Mitch- elob” Rowan. Thanks, Hope to see you soon! Mark “OB” Obrochta

As per SFPOA bylaws, the following nominations were made and accepted at the December 18, 2019 membership meeting. All nominated persons were provided with instructions for submitting to the Journal his or her campaign material. The deadline for those submissions was 5:00 PM, Thursday, December 26, 2019. Nominations for Executive Board President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Rich Cibotti Kevin Lyons Matt Lobre Sean Perdomo Tony Montoya Tracy McCray Kevin Worrell Louis Wong Joe Valdez Sgt. at Arms Rick Andreotti (Unopposed. Will not appear On-Line Voting — January 13 through January 17, 2020 on the ballot.) See pages 23 – 35 for voting instructions and candidates’ statements