The Anti Law Enforcement Bandwagon Is Overcrowded Scapegoating the Police for Society’S Ills Takes the Heat Off Politicians and Bureaucrats

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“Enough!” The Anti Law Enforcement Bandwagon is Overcrowded Scapegoating the Police for Society’s Ills Takes the Heat off Politicians and Bureaucrats

By Martin Halloran as well as in the Public Defender’s Of- women of the SFPD are reviewed by African American youth from the Bay- SFPOA President fice. The common denominator is that both civilian and government enti- view/Hunters Point on a trip to West we are all human and prone to make ties. I believe that accountability and Africa to learn about their ancestral As the anti law enforcement rhetoric mistakes. The question is can we learn responsibility rest not only with the heritage. Known as Operation Genesis, continues to flood the media print and and advance from those mistakes? SFPD but with all members of our the program was primarily funded by airways in this country, and as certain When problems have arisen with community. These include faith-based the Department and the POA. Also, groups and politicians are jumping on the SFPD, our Chief has taken swift leaders, community activists, elected Officer Todd Burkes of Mission Station this bandwagon to bolster their own action. The Chief has demonstrated officials, and yes even those accused of recently escorted a youth group from status or posture for a possible better more transparency, and has been more violating the law. Even suspects have the Mission District to Washington political position, some police associa- forthcoming with information than the responsibility to follow a lawful DC to learn about American civics. tions and responsible individuals are any Chief in the past 30 years. This is order from a peace officer. The venue This was also funded by the Depart- saying, “Enough is enough.” not necessarily true with other agen- to challenge that authority lies not on ment and the POA. The POA is also Now in San Francisco, a labor orga- cies throughout the country. Perhaps the streets of the City; it lies in court an annual and major contributor to nization (San Francisco Labor Coun- that is why we are seeing resolution of law. Operation Dream, SFPAL, The Wil- cil), a political organization (Demo- after resolution from certain organi- Having served as POA Treasurer derness Program, Hanna Boys Club, cratic County Central Committee), zations and politicians. They attempt for nine years, Vice President for a Helpers of the Mentally Retarded, and Gavin Newsom-appointed District to lump our department in with every year, and as President for over two Make a Wish Foundation, Omega Boys Attorney George Gascon – who was agency that are dealing with some years, I can unequivocally state that Club, SF Youth Fishing Program, and also a seat-warming Chief of Police for extremely controversial issues. They we (SFPD and SFPOA) are committed the UCSF Pediatric Ward. All of these a few months -- have either introduced paint all of the SFPD with a broad to the community and have taken a groups serve some of the most vulner- ill-conceived anti-law enforcement brush then, try and grab their 15 min- level of responsibility for those who able individuals of our community. resolutions, or have organized a task utes of fame on the backs of the hard we serve. The personal involvement I wish that those politicians and force to investigate alleged “systemic working, dedicated, and committed of our members in concert with the organizations who vilify, chastise, and racism in the SFPD.” members of the SFPD. fiscal contributions to worthy non criticize what we do and how we do As a labor leader I’m saying, Recently, I was compelled to re- profit organization, in predominately it would publicly acknowledge what “Enough!” spond in writing to the DCCC regard- under privileged or low income neigh- this department and this association Let me be the first to say that there ing their Racial Justice Committee borhoods, clearly demonstrates our has done and continues to do for our are problems within the SFPD. Name resolution. After requests to meet with hope and aspiration for the youth, community. Get off of your bandwag- an organization of over 2200 members them to discuss the resolution were the elderly, and minorities in these ons and get as involved as we. When that has zero problems. You can’t, denied, I had no recourse but to send neighborhoods. Let me name a few: it comes to compassion and charity, simply because they do not exist. If a formal opposition letter to every Recently, Officer Jason Johnson of there can never be enough! the Public Defender and the District committee member. As of this writing, Bayview Station chaperoned a group of Slainte! Attorney believe that there is explicit this resolution has yet to pass at the and implicit bias among police of- DCCC. On the other hand, The San ficers, then they must also concede Francisco Labor Council was willing that they too have these biases, as do to meet with the POA and the Chief “This incessant drumbeat against the police has resulted in what their employees. There are problems to discuss their resolution. A healthy St. Louis police chief Sam Dotson called the “Ferguson effect.” within the District Attorney’s Office, dialog took place where much of the … Not surprisingly, homicides in [St. Louis] surged 47% by early Adachi 9 point plan was refuted, and November and robberies were up 82%.” an amended resolution was put forward with no objection from the POA. (Read more about the New Nationwide Crime Spree on Page 13) I also felt obligated to send a letter to every assistant district attorney at the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office demonstrating the support of the POA for his and her tireless work More from the President’s Desk … on behalf of the residents of this great • President Halloran chastises the authors of the Racial Justice Commit- city. They are the attorneys that deal tee for its ill-conceived resolution that appeared before the Democratic directly with the rank and file of the County Central Committee. Page 21. SFPD, and they are the ones who work • The SFPD is not the only group of folks who must suffer the dalli- countless hours ensuring that the vio- ances of George Gascon. On Page 15, President Halloran expresses his lent and harden criminals, who have appreciation for the patience and hard work of the unsung corps of victimized the people of San Fran- Assistant District Attorneys who must wear a straight face around their cisco, are held accountable. The ADAs elected boss. have proven themselves in court, and they have earned that respect regard- • Mayor Ed Lee is also standing behind our dedicated members. He less of who their boss might be. rejected a request for additional funding of the DA’s “Corruption Task There is, and should be, account- Force” in favor of saving important resources and relying upon the ability on all levels of the SFPD. Few many layers of police oversight currently in place. President Halloran expressed his appreciation to the Mayor in a letter reprinted on Page 5.

Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, #882-320) (USPS CA American law enforcement agencies have more oversight. The men and Page 2 POA Journal July 2015 Minutes of the June 17, 2015 SFPOA Board Meeting* 1. Sergeant at Arms (SA) Val Kirwan was forwarded in an e-mail to POA 15. Vice President’s Message. None. called the meeting to order at 1200 members earlier in the week. 16. Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Joe hours. 10. President Halloran and Gregg Valdez handed out the monthly 2. SA Kirwan led the board in the Adam, POA Attorney, discussed expense report. Pledge of Allegiance. Following the the 2016 Reed Amendment. Adam 17. New Business. Representative Joe pledge, he asked for a moment of handed out literature describing McCloskey (Tenderloin) recently silence in honor of police officers the pension reform plan and ex- returned from POA-sponsored and military personnel killed in plained the adverse effects it could training. He spoke about the chal- the line of duty. President Martin have on both current and future lenges many cops from around the Halloran asked for a moment of members. country are facing with regard to silence for Inspector Marty Bastiani 11. President Halloran advised the social media postings as well as text (ret.) who recently passed away. board that the POA is seeking a and e-mail messages. 3. Secretary Mike Nevin conducted decision from the City with regard 18. Representative Gerald Lyons (Bay- roll call. to the 1st Day sick note. The POA view) described a situation where 4. President Halloran announced believes that this is in conflict with an officer returning from DP may that Chief Suhr would be unable Martin Halloran and Edie Lewis the civil service rules and Depart- be unable to use time banks before ment General Orders. to attend the meeting due to his behalf of our members by organiz- June 30 because they are now going attendance at City Hall for budget ing the “Bring Your Child to Work 12. The POA is waiting for a response through re-entry. President Hal- hearings. He will be invited to the Day.” from the Department in regard to loran asked for more information July meeting. the annual 50-hour SP cash out. in order to follow up. 7. Representative Mark Madsen (Tac- 5. Mike Rivera (retired and current Several members who were on 19. Secretary Nevin informed the tical) made a motion to approve FMLA have been advised by the reserve) made a presentation on the May 2015 Board Minutes. The board that the POA has invited behalf of the SFPD Wilderness Department that they are not eli- over 50 members of the media to motion received a second from gible because they took more than Program. Mike introduced Caesar Representative Joe McCloskey the Academy to go through force who has long participated in the 30 hours SP in the fiscal year. The options. This event will take place (Tenderloin). The motion passed POA opposes this position. program. Rivera made a request for by voice vote. Representative Larry on June 19th. $6,000, which has been the past Chan (Central) voted against. His 13. President Halloran reminded the 20. Representative Frank Pereira (Traf- annual POA contribution. objection was with the wording board of the upcoming 1% raise fic) inquired when POA contract for # 11. Secretary Nevin amended on July 1st. negotiation planning would begin. the May Minutes to reflect the edit. 14. President Halloran provided the President Halloran stated that this 8. Officer Jason Johnson (Bayview) board with upcoming events and would begin in 2016. made a presentation thanking the he asked for volunteers. The events 21. Representative Mark Madsen (Tac- board of directors for supporting included the following: APRI din- tical) asked about promotions. Operation Genesis. He recently re- ner (June 19) and Pride Breakfast President Halloran stated that he turned from the trip to the African (June 28). expects lieutenant and sergeant continent. Adriana Greene, Isaiah Antone and Travis Holly were in attendance. Mr. Holly eloquently expressed his life-changing experience. 9. President’s Message. President Martin Halloran explained the POA’s opposition to a resolution Caesar addressed the Board about his being presented to the SF Demo- long-time participation in the Wilder- cratic County Central Committee ness Program. (DCCC) at their June 17th meet- Officer Jason 6. President Halloran presented a ing. The resolution from the Racial Johnson, Isaiah plaque of appreciation to Officer Justice Committee is entitled, “Plan Antone, Adriana Edie Lewis (Academy) for the ex- for Police Reform.” The letter from Greene, Travis Holly ceptional work she has done on President Halloran to the DCCC and Martin Halloran

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Being a Field Training Officer many times, often spread over many —Ray Shine, Editor, POA Journal (FTO) is one of the most important continuous months. assignments for which an officer can Many of these FTO coordinators Ray — No problem, more importantly can you help us spread the word volunteer. Unfortunately, some of- have had to cancel or deny leave about The Station House? ficers also “get volunteered,” which is requests to their FTOs because they The Station House Retreat is an innovative treatment center specifi- not the best way to select FTOs. Field were needed to train recruits. This is cally geared towards helping first responders around the country heal training officers have the single most hardly a way to motivate your FTOs to and recover. They provide those in need with the tools in treatment to important impact on how an agency continue to provide excellent training. do their jobs without life altering consequences and to take care of them, will be received by the community One might think that working for a heal them, and make them well again so that they may return to help they serve. They are responsible for larger police department would afford and heal others as the proud, brave and dedicated first responders that shaping the character of new officers the FTO coordinator the luxury of al- they are. http://www.stationhouseretreat.com/about-us/ who will be working for an agency for ways having plenty of FTOs to choose the next 20 to 30 years. from; thereby avoiding the burnout FTOs have a tremendous impact on that FTOs from smaller departments running a tag on their computer all- these might be signs of burnout. new officers. Most likely, a recruit’s often face. while looking for a suspect at the same Another sign could be that you have FTO will be the first opportunity he Working for a very large agency, I time. Given this situation, not only is a FTO that usually provides you with or she will have to spend lots of time can say that this is not the case because the training officer responsible for the superb documentation (detailed daily with an actual police officer. Recruits of the recruit to FTO ratio. A smaller recruit’s safety, but is also responsible observation reports, etc.) and he/she will observe how the FTOs deal with agency might only have 5 or so FTOs, for teaching the recruit to become a suddenly does the minimum required. the public and other officers, how they but they might also train only one or great officer. It is extremely important for a FTO carry themselves, what officer safety two Recruits at a time. Larger agencies Similar to the first few years on the supervisor to pay attention to these measures they take, and much more. might have 50 or more FTOs, but they job when you don’t even want days burnout warning signs. If you notice Ask anyone who has been an officer also have recruit/trainee classes of 10 off, new FTOs are almost always eager that one of your FTOs has been train- for 15 years or longer and, for better or to 15. Thus both the smaller and larger to train recruits. However, this often ing non-stop for months, speak with worse, they will almost certainly still agencies, each have approximately the changes after they have had several him/her and get honest feedback. remember their FTOs. same FTO/recruit ratio. recruits, particularly if the recruits are If at all possible, FTOs should rotate Over the past several years the econ- What causes an agency to have placed in their charge in succession. from new recruit training so that they omy has affected many aspects of life, burned out FTOs? Being a police offi- Another burnout factor is if the FTO can have a break and recharge. A good including law enforcement agencies. cer is a very stressful job, as evidenced had a “problem recruit” that caused ration could be training for one month News of agencies laying off officers has by the enormous rates of divorce, the FTO to frequently expend every and then take off the next. been widespread. Police departments suicide, and alcohol abuse as well as ounce of patience he/she had over Talk to your FTOs and guide them. have been forced to provide the same health problems such as high blood issues such as officer safety, report Make sure to let them know that not level and quality of services with fewer pressure and heart issues. Every of- writing, radio procedures, etc. only you, but your agency and the staff and resources. Remaining officers ficer, particularly the street cop, has When this is the case, the FTO citizens of the community they are have had to pick up additional duties to be constantly aware of numerous manager often leans on their best serving, appreciate that they are tak- to cover for the laid-off officers. things while 10-8. Adding to the stress FTOs. Every agency has one or two ing on this extra responsibility. 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MARTIN HALLORAN Post 456 President TONY MONTOYA SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Vice President News 800 Bryant Street, Second Floor MICHAEL NEVIN San Francisco, CA 94103 Secretary 415.861.5060 tel JOE VALDEZ By Greg Corrales 415.552.5741 fax Treasurer www.sfpoa.org walking on everything they stood for VAL KIRWAN At the June meeting of San Francis- Sergeant At Arms co Police-Fire Post 456 the election of and you have no respect for the freedom that they have fought to make officers for the coming year was held. June 24, 2015 The new commander is Gary Gee. sure that you can have.” Manhart’s Patricia Brown was elected 1st Vice 13-year career in the Air Force was destroyed when she posed in uniform Commander, Al Markel was elected The Honorable Mayor Edwin Lee and nude for the February 2007 issue 2nd Vice Commander, and Susan City Hall, Room 200 Molthen was elected Sergeant at Arms. of Playboy. 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place John Scully remains Finance Officer, There was a time when U.S. forces San Francisco, CA 94102 Jeremiah Morgan remains Chaplain, owned the night, conducting shad- and yours truly remains Adjutant. owy raids against enemies who never The House Armed Services Com- saw them coming. But as night vision Dear Mayor Lee, mittee (HASC) approved in late April technology becomes more readily a proposal to restrict service secretar- available, that advantage has faded On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the San Francisco ies’ ability to revoke valor awards. The into history. One of the greatest battle- Police Officers Association, I express our gratitude to you for amendment to the defense authoriza- field threats is now the proliferation of rejecting additional funding for the District Attorney’s task force tion bill would bar appointees from cheap night vision, thermal cameras investigating alleged corruption within the SFPD. Our members stripping a combat medal for actions and a plethora of other sensors. Those feel that this investigative body is politically motivated, and not related to the event for which the tools can give even underfunded would be a waste of time and resources. award was presented. third-world insurgents capabilities once reserved for military superpow- Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., Our police department is not corrupt, not racially biased, and ers, according to defense industries wrote and promoted the proposal in not mistrusted by the public. It is also not without problems, all experts. response to the Army’s move to strip of which are quickly and decisively dealt with by responsible and Major Matt Golsteyn’s Silver Star with- The Army and Marine Corps have transparent police leadership and multiple oversight agencies. out any formal charges presented. The taken note and, along with U.S. Special amendment still needs to survive full Operations Command, are working Your rejection of the funding tacitly transmits to our members House and Senate scrutiny before the with manufacturers to counter the annual defense bill can be signed into growing threat by incorporating new your confidence in the work each performs daily in the course of law by President Obama. cloaking technology into camouflage. his or her duty. That is very much appreciated. “It’ll send a message that if you are W.L. Gore & Associates produce prod- on the battlefield, we in the country ucts which include an individual con- Respectfully, are going to stand behind you, espe- cealment over garment that resembles cially if there are no formal charges,” a ghillie suit — camouflage clothing Hunter said before the April 29 vote. that looks like heavy foliage — as “Once you allow for political appoin- well as small tarps and large revers- Martin Halloran tees to take something of which they ible tarps to conceal equipment like SFPOA President know nothing whatsoever, you’re po- vehicles. All offer traditional camou- liticizing the awards process.” [AIN’T flage as well as scattering of thermal THAT THE TRUTH! Is the Police Com- and electro-magnetic signatures. Gore mission listening?] The secretaries will representatives said they envision a still be allowed to revoke valor awards day when multispectral concealment but they will be barred from consid- will be incorporated into all uniform ering anything “outside of the actual items as a standard feature instead time period covered by the award.” of something that must be worn to When Air Force veteran Michelle complement existing uniform items. Manhart heard that demonstrators “The Holy Grail is to give that to at Valdosta University, Georgia, were the war fighter — SWIR and thermal walking on the American flag, she concealment without an additional knew she had to intervene if campus garment,” a Gore representative said. police would not. “I decided to go up “That is in our research and develop- there and see if they’re doing anything ment.” about it, and if not, I’m simply going On 27 February 2015, the National to just walk in and pick up the flag and Montford Point Marine Association walk away,” Manhart told Air Force broke ground for the National Mont- Times on April 20. “I didn’t want to ford Point Marines Memorial at cause any ruckus. My intentions were Lejeune Memorial Gardens. To be just to kind of go in quietly and not completed in two phases, the $1.8 disrupt whatever they were doing.” million memorial will be located What happened next thrust Man- just outside Camp Johnson, formerly hart back in the media spotlight Camp Montford Point, where 20,000 eight years after her career in the Air African-American Marine recruits Force ended abruptly when she posed trained at the segregated camp from nude for Playboy. A video posted on 1942-49. The memorial will be located YouTube shows former Staff Sergeant adjacent to the Beirut Memorial on NC Michelle Manhart being handcuffed at 24. The association hopes to complete Valdosta State University after refusing phase 1 by 26 August, National Mont- to give the flag back to the protest- fort Point Marines Day, with comple- ers. Manhart said she felt the need to tion of the second phase tentatively take the flag from the demonstrators set for August 2016. because she was outraged at how they The San Francisco Police-Fire Post were treating what she sees as an iconic meets on the second Tuesday of every symbol of freedom. month except July. We do not meet in “We drape that flag over many cof- July, so the next meeting will be on 11 fins over the men and women that August at the Park Station community unfortunately don’t get to come home room. Meetings start at 1600 hours. the way they left; over our firefighters, All veterans with a law enforcement our police officers, a lot of our civil or firefighter background are welcome. servants,” Manhart said. “If you’re All questions can be referred to me at walking on that flag, then you’re also [email protected] or (415) 759-1076. walking on their coffins and you’re God Bless America! Page 6 POA Journal July 2015 Two SFPD Officers are 2014 M.A.D.D. Awards Recipients Chief’s By Lt. Joe Engler producer in the enforcement of Driv- Corner Traffic Company ing Under the Influence laws. In 2014, The first half of 2015 is in the books, Officer Yee personally made 52 arrests and summertime is upon us. Another On Saturday, May 30, 2015, two San for DUI. Among the more colorful of terrific bunch of storied police officers Francisco Police Department officers those arrests was the apprehension were honored in Sacramento at the and arrest of a subject who had stolen have ridden off into the sunset. We 17th Annual Mothers Against Drunk and operated a commercial forklift wish them all the longest and healthi- Driving (M.A.D.D.) California State- while driving under the influence. est of retirements. wide Law Enforcement & Community Officer Yee has been in law enforce- Kids are out for summer vacation, Recognition Event. Officers Jarrod Yee ment for 12 years with 8 1/2 as an and our summer jobs and PAL pro- of Southern Police Station and Officer officer. He is currently a Field Train- grams are in full swing. This year Michael Mellone of Mission Police ing Officer and a Drug Recognition we will employ another 300 young Station received awards recognizing Expert. Officer Yee is a prior recipient people from around the city. If you their personal efforts and commit- of 5 prior MADD awards. happen to see any of these kids as you ment towards the enforcement of move through your day, take the time unnoticed by me, it was a Herculean driving under the influence laws and Officer Michael Mellone to have a conversation with them. effort of planning and execution by prevention of underage drinking dur- Assigned to Mission Police Station, They really appreciate the chance to all of you, at more venues than I can ing 2014. Also, receiving a M.A.D.D. an area which covers San Francisco’s gain job experience – most of them count, that pulled it off. GREAT JOB! award was retired SFPD Officer Steven Inner Mission, Castro District, Noe for the first time – and earn some Then almost before I can acknowl- Landi, now with the Broadmoor Police Valley and Upper Market Street neigh- money. They are anxious about do- edge you’re having gotten through Department. Below is the informa- borhoods of San Francisco, Officer ing well, just as we were when we got those hectic days, PRIDE weekend is tion submitted by the San Francisco Michael Mellone is one of the San our first taste of employment. Words upon us, rung in by the newly released Police Department’s Traffic Company Francisco Police Department’s most of encouragement and good-natured Supreme Court decision making same- nominating Officer Yee and Mellone distinguished officers in the area of humor will put them at ease, and be sex marriage legal in all 50 states. Talk for their work performed in 2014. Driving Under the Influence arrests. In about something to celebrate! And cel- 2014, Officer Mellone made 25 arrests much appreciated. Thanks to Mayor Lee and Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff, ebrate we will – all over San Francisco, Officer Jarrod Yee of subjects who were driving while all week long. Assigned to the Southern Police under the influence of alcohol and/ participation in our Cadet Program is Although we are doing all we can in Station, an area which covers San or narcotics. at an all-time high. These young men so many areas, I do want to discuss a Francisco’s Financial District, Market Officer Mellone has been in law and women are working 20-hours a point of concern. As you know, prop- Street corridor, South of Market area, enforcement for 15 years with 13 years week while carrying 12 units of college erty crime is up significantly all over the Embarcadero, and the China Basin as an officer. Officer Mellone is a Field credits. Most of them are hoping to neighborhood with AT&T Park and Training Officer and a former homi- join our ranks as police officers. Please the city – auto and home burglaries in particular. I know much of this can our World Champion San Francisco cide detective with another police make them know how appreciative be attributed to legislative changes Giants, Officer Jarrod Yee is the San agency. Officer Mellone is a previous we are to have them around to help AB 109, and Proposition 47. We are Francisco Police Department’s highest recipient of a MADD award. out. Be the “cool’ cops that you are in working to find the “new normal” of making them feel welcome. Feel free prosecution in the justice system. That to adopt any of them as someone you’d said, we must continue doing our job be proud to say you shepherded right regardless of how our arrests are being into the SFPD. Remember, they get to adjudicated “downstream.” With most pick who pins their star on them…how thefts now classified as misdemeanors, cool would it be if one of these young we need to make certain those arrests people chose you to have the honor are meaningful. We need to make sure to pin their star on them at Academy our felony and misdemeanor investi- graduation. gations as comprehensive as possible. I’ve been speaking for a few years We must write thorough and factual about our being 300 cops short of our reports that your bosses will use to get charter mandate of 1971 full-duty of- these cases prosecuted. By doing so, ficers. Rarely do I miss the opportunity we will give our residents and visitors to tell you how much I appreciate all a respite from what they see is an on- you’ve done to hold the line – espe- slaught of broken glass and ransacked cially against gun violence – being as vehicle interiors. Remember, no level short-handed as we are. Well, help is of crime is acceptable, anywhere at any definitely on the way. Thanks to Mayor time, if we are to have San Francisco Lee and the Board of Supervisors, we be the safest big city in this country. will be hiring 6 Academy classes be- Well, I guess that’s it for this month’s tween June 2014 and June 30, 2015. column. Please keep your heart right That should put 200 more cops on the where it’s been – in the right place. You streets by this time next year. There are the smartest, most thoughtful cops isn’t a place I go, or person I talk to in the country. You are cops for kids. that doesn’t want to see more cops on Be proud of this fact. A young lady the the street. In fact, San Francisco Travel other day said something that I hadn’t gave their highest award, “The Silver heard before, but it went a long way Cable Car”, to San Francisco Police to neutralizing so much of the bad Officers and Firefighters for all you stuff that has been said about cops do to make San Francisco THE travel around the country of late. She was destination in the world. Just imagine talking about how we (SFPD) handle what we’ll be able to accomplish when the children of arrested parents, about we have all 300 cops back and we’re at how we strive to make sure the kids are full-strength. I don’t believe there will safe and feel more at ease before we be anything that we won’t be able to depart. Twice officers in another city accomplish. had arrested the father of this young Even while being down 300 cops, woman in front of her – once on her what you’ve been able to accomplish birthday, and once at her graduation. these last weeks of June says it all. She said that we (I took that to mean The US Conference of Mayor’s pulled the SFPD) are “truth.” I can’t remem- Now Available on Amazon.com into town. Just hosting this confer- ber being any more proud to be the www.Landsendthebook.com ence was HUGE, but then Presidential Chief than at that moment. With that Obama and Secretary Hillary Clinton in mind, thank you for being “truth”; www.BillFoxwrites.com decided they’d like to visit our fair city being the coolest cops…period! Instagram: PhilMcManus74 at the same time to see the Centennial Be safe out there. Celebration of the re-opening of City Facebook: Officer Phillip Mathew McManus Hall! No problem. To the hundreds Greg Suhr of thousands of visitors – traffic jams Chief of Police not withstanding – the weekend went San Francisco Police Department off without a hitch. Not having gone Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra

POA-Journal.ad-6.15.indd 1 6/15/15 10:04 AM July 2015 POA Journal Page 7 Sergeant Martin Bandvik times over the years. Nevertheless, Sergeant Harry Lee they are back, once again, with an Lieutenant Scott Ryan outstanding arrest. The officers were After 3 prior felony convictions you investigating 2 separate shootings might want to change the way you that occurred in the Potrero Hill do things. Then again, some people Housing Projects in May. In one of never learn. Take the driver of the the incidents 2 subjects were shot vehicle that was pulled over by Of- on Turner Terrace only yards away ficer David Wasserman and Officer from a children’s preschool and Rene Romero for a traffic violation. He learning center. said he “forgot” his driver’s license. A SFPOA Staff nearby hospitals for treatment. records check revealed that it would The officers conducted an ex- It’s now 2024 hours and Bayview have been pretty hard to “forget” since tremely intensive investigation using The San Francisco Police Depart- officers are responding to a call of a he was on 2 current DMV suspensions the most modern techniques provided ment is looking to hire an additional man with a knife stabbing patrons of (how do you manage to do that…?) by our new electronic age and tracked 4 police academy classes to keep up a bar. The suspect was gone when the Anyway, one thing led to another and down an individual who was known with attrition thanks to the planning officers arrived but they found their soon the officers discovered narcotics to have a weapon and located in the by Police Chief Greg Suhr and the victim who had been stabbed numer- in the vehicle and, when placed under neighborhood in question. Officer cooperation of Mayor Ed Lee. It’s a ous times and was bleeding profusely. arrest, the officers found a loaded, .22 Misaghi obtained a search warrant for great job as long as you go in with the A suspect was named and reports were caliber gun in the driver’s back pocket. the subject’s residence and, along with right attitude. It’s all about providing made for follow-up. And, yes, Officer Wasserman and Of- the rest of the team, managed to take a service to the community coupled ficer Romero work in the Bayview. the suspect into custody as well as the with teamwork. And there is always Meanwhile, Sergeant Martin Band- weapon (.40 caliber, semi-automatic) the camaraderie shared by watching vik was still conducting a follow-up Newhall and LaSalle Street is locat- he was known to carry. out for each other, for example: investigation at the gas station where ed in a neighborhood (Bayview) where the takeover robbery occurred when the residents and business owners have Last month we asked for assistance It’s May 17, 2015, at 1700 hours he heard a commotion outside. He ran repeatedly expressed their concerns in preparing this column by request- in the Bayview District and Officer out and saw a woman being violently over the rampant drug dealing in the ing copies of incidents that reflect well Kevin Adams and Curran Gong were assaulted by a male suspect. Sergeant area. Officer Jeffrey Fortuno, Officer upon all of you wearing the SFPD star. dispatched to Garlington Court on Bandvik called for immediate back-up Richard Heppenstall, and Officer Since then the only commendations an assault-in-progress reported by the while confronting the out of control Paul Lujano were well aware of their received were from Bayview Station. SFFD. The officers faced nothing but suspect. Units arrived shortly and the concerns. So when they noticed 2 in- We’d like to compliment Captain resistance from the combatants when attacker was placed under arrest while dividuals hiding behind a parked car Raj Vaswani, Acting Captain Val- they arrived so they had to call for the victim was provided with much on the street exchanging something erie Matthews, and, of course, for- back-up units to assist. Officers from needed medical attention. Informa- they decided to investigate. One of the mer Captain, now Commander, Rob across the district responded to help. tion derived shortly after found that 2 ran only a short distance before he O’Sullivan for making sure that the the woman being beaten was a victim was stopped by Officer Lujano for fur- members of their command were ap- Meanwhile, while overseeing the of human trafficking while also being ther investigation. That investigation propriately honored. subsequent investigation on Garling- used as a slave to the man assaulting revealed the detained suspect was in ton Court, Lieutenant Scott Ryan her. It was now 2143 hours. possession of a large amount of crack Last time we looked, there were at heard multiple gunshots just a block cocaine along with a loaded firearm. least 9 other district stations in the or 2 away. The units on Garlington In a little under 5 hours on May City. It’s hard to believe that those now made their way over to Oakdale 17th, the true professionalism of the Every time a gun is recovered from districts had nothing to forward to Avenue and located several gunshot following members of Bayview Sta- the street it means there just might the Close Encounter column high- victims. This particular incident also tion was highlighted. It showed, once be one less shooting. So when Officer lighting the outstanding work of their involved domestic violence with the again, that no matter how many calls Kevin Adams, Officer Jeff Rosenberg, members, especially since many of the suspect firing into the house where his for service or emergencies they handle and Officer Milen Banegas (Bayview officers work in some very demanding girlfriend, who is expecting their first and, regardless of how dangerous Station) stopped a car for a traffic and dangerous neighborhoods. child, and her mother were hosting a those calls can be, these officers are infraction they had no idea just what baby shower. This was now a major equal to the task! else might be involved. Nevertheless, Let’s just hope that maybe submis- crime scene resulting in the apprehen- after a patient and all-encompassing sions were made and maybe the in- sion of the armed suspect shortly after Officer Eric Lau investigation the officers found the formation that was sent to the SFPOA the incident. It was only 1803 hours Officer Danny Ruiz driver of the vehicle was transporting a might have gotten lost in transit. That in the Bayview. Officer Shyrie Hawes very large quantity of crack cocaine for scenario seems like a much more logi- Officer George Santana sale and her passenger just happened cal explanation than one of apathy… At approximately 1928 hours a Officer Arnold Borgen to have a fully-loaded, semi-automatic right? takeover robbery of a gas station on Officer Bret Grennell weapon tucked in his waistband. Bayshore Blvd. Bayview officers were Officer Kyle Wren So we would definitely appreciate acutely aware that a serial robbery Officer Gabriel Alcazar Officer Ali Misaghi, Officer Ga- it if the District Stations could please suspect had targeted other stations in Officer Erick Solares briel Alcaraz, Officer David Johnson, re-send the “missing” copies of those their district so they responded code Officer Ali Misaghi and Officer Eduard Ochoa (Bayview commendations for inclusion in next 3 in hopes of catching him. They first Officer Eduard Ochoa Station) should probably receive a month’s column. had to deal with a hysterical victim Officer Edward Ochoa Lifetime Achievement Award for being while maintaining the crime scene. Al- Officer Edward Barrientos mentioned in this column so many Stay safe. though the suspect wasn’t caught this Officer John Norment time, sufficient diligence was taken to Officer Stephen Coleman ensure identification of the felon soon. 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From the Archives Reprinted from the San Francisco Policeman, August 1976 Chignell PORAC: A POLICE DISGRACE Redux By POA Archivist

This issue of the POA Journal includes these archive reprints initially appearing in the San Francisco Police- man (as the association paper was called in those days). Each was written by1976 Northern Station POA Rep, Of- ficer Paul Chignell. These days, retired Captain Paul Chignell is the POA Legal Defense Administrator. But in August and September of 1976, Paul was one of the driving forces behind the passing of Assembly Bill 301 — the ground- breaking law that created the Califor- nia Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights. On Page One of the September issue of the Policeman, Paul trumpeted the victory for police officer rights in the state of California. That page is reprinted here.

Chignell Roughs Up PORAC AB 301 was a very hard-fought victory, and Paul was very unhappy with the support – or, more accurately, lack of support – for the bill by the largest police lobby in the state. The Peace Of- ficers Research Association of California (PORAC) often claimed the lion’s share of the credit for the passage of AB 301 even though the organization had not been aware that the controversial bill was on the floor when the vote was called. In the August 1976 issue of the Policeman, Paul Chignell took the organization to task, and explained why most California police unions switched from PORAC to COPS. That article is reprinted here:

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Like Us www.facebook.com/SFPOA July 2015 POA Journal Page 9 From LAPD Internal Affairs Abuse To Clear Due Process By Paul Chignell, officers during interviews and in hear- would be torn asunder. Every Repub- Former POA President and current ings. Keysor had enough, and authored lican legislator in the State except for Legal Defense Administrator Assembly Bill 301 with the full support Senator Milton Marks of San Francisco of police unions throughout the State opposed the bill and voted against it. The struggle to attain due process of California. In August of 1976, Governor Ed- for police officers in California under Legendary police union leaders mund G. Brown, Jr, our current Gover- a proposed Public Safety Officers’ Pro- such as Tony Amador of the Los An- nor, signed the bill into law with police cedural Bill of Rights Act was a long geles Police Protective League, Mike union leaders surrounding him at a fight in the mid-1970s. Tracy of the Long Beach POA, Charlie ceremony in the State Capitol. The catalyst that pushed former As- Oates of the Torrance POA and Jerry Today, some forty (40) years later To Tony, Mike, Charlie, Jerry and semblyman Jim Keysor to sponsor the Crowley of the San Francisco POA were the Bill of Rights for police officers all the others who started this fight bill was the litany of abuse suffered by out front in moving the bill through is a living and breathing document we salute you. And to Jim Keysor, who rank and file Los Angeles Police De- the California State Legislature. that protects officers and ensures due recently passed away, we thank you for partment officers at the hands of the Police Chiefs and City Managers process. In court rooms throughout authoring a landmark law that was the management of the Los Angeles Police throughout California fought the bill the State violations of the legislation start of similar legislation in virtually Department. Episode after episode tooth and nail, stating that if police are taken directly to Superior Court every State in the Union. was publicized about Internal Affairs officers achieved due process the entire for expeditious remedies in favor of investigators in Los Angeles harassing discipline system for police officers officers.

BAY AREA Support Continues for the USO Hot Shower Program at SF Airport By Val Kirwan Sergeant-At-Arms

Whether San Francisco is their final destination, or SFO is merely a layover location in route home, the USO has a program in place where the men and women in uniform, serving our country, can avail themselves of a shower in a private restroom facility at the airport. The facility at SFO does charge the USO a minimal fee for the use of the shower. POA members at the Airport have an on-going fundraising effort that supports this worthy program. Sgt. Sean O’Brien is the lead. It is never too late to help in this effort. The POA’s cost per voucher is $5.00. If you would like to sponsor a fresh shower for a military man or woman in transit, contact the POA Office at 415-861-5060, or Sgt. Sean O’Brien at the Airport Bureau, 650-821-7171.

This is a great cause and I will continue to take all donations for the USO. You can forward donations to me, via departmental mail, at SFPD AFOB. If you have any questions please email me at 119sean@ gmail.com. Thank you! – Sean O’Brien Governor Jerry Brown and Paul Chignell in the Governor’s office just before AB 301 was signed into law. Page 10 POA Journal July 2015 Ask Mike…the Retirees’ Corner

By Mike Hebel supplemental COLA first went into who have acquired a pensionable status.” POA Welfare Officer effect on November 6, 1996, we agree The ruling is this case has never been the full funding requirement cannot modified nor overturned. POB is rely- Supplemental COLA Law Suit stand. With respect to employees ing principally on this case to make who retired prior to November 6, sure that the 8,000 — including the Mike, I am a Tier I (old police 1996, we conclude they had no vested very old and vulnerable retirees — are retirement system) member contractual right in the supplemental not left behind. Q.having retired in January COLA and that consequently, the 2011 POB remains committed to its 1995. At the April VPOA meeting, I was amendment may be applied to their promise to make sure that all retirees told that the Protect Our Benefits v. City pensions.” The court held that “the get the supplemental COLA benefit. and County of San Francisco decision contractual basis of a pension right is “The POB is committed to our prom- does not apply to me as well as all city the exchange of an employee’s services ise to make sure that all retirees get retirees who retired before November for the pension right offered by the their benefits. No group will be left 6, 1996? It this right? I remember statute. A member whose employment behind. We will continue to bring changes to the supplemental COLA contributing money and actively terminated before enactment of a whatever legal action is necessary to adopted under Proposition C could campaigning for the supplemental statute offering additional benefits achieve this goal. If this court does not be applied to current City and COLA charter amendment which was does not exchange services for the not provide us relief, we will appeal County employees and those who passed on November 5, 1996. There right to the benefits…Since these to the State Supreme Court. One step retired after November 1996 when the were several thousand retirees who did members (pre-November 6, 1996 at a time. Please realize that no one is supplemental COLA provisions were the same. We paid for the campaign retirees) had completed all their years giving up at the POB, we will fight on originally adopted. It held that the and did the “leg work” to get it passed of service and retired before any for the 8,000+ pre 1996 retirees. You new supplemental COLA provisions — and now the court says we do not (supplemental) COLA benefit was are the ones who need the COLAs the could be applied to SFERS members reap the rewards of our considerable enacted, they never gave services with most. You are the most vulnerable. Too who retired before November 1996. efforts? When I received this question in the reasonable expectation that their bad our unions and the city do not The decision would trigger retroac- April 2015, here is how I answered: pensions would be adjusted” with a share our zeal for this cause.” (Minutes tive supplemental COLA payments supplemental COLA. from POB meeting of April 13, 2015.) effective July 1, 2013 and July 1, 2014 YES and most unfortunately, the If the request for rehearing is de- to SFERS members who retired after A.favorable, unanimous (3 to 0) The 8,000 vs. the 18,000 nied by the Court of Appeal, POB has November 1996.” California Court of Appeal decision There are approximately 26,000 already announced that it will petition (Protect Our Benefits v. City and County retirees and surviving beneficiaries the State’s Supreme Court for Review. Effect of this Decision of San Francisco, case number A 140095) receiving monthly pension checks is- Such a petition must be filed by May Post November 1996 retirees: filed on March 27, 2015 does not apply sued by the CCSF Retirement System. 11, 2015. This petition is discretionary; Clearly they will receive retroactive to you. That decision states: “SFERS 8,000 of those retired before Novem- the Supreme Court accepts less than supplemental COLAs of 1.5% effec- pension benefits did not include a ber 6, 1996; 18,000 retired after No- 10% of the petitions filed. tive July 1, 2013 and 1.5% effective supplemental COLA until voters ap- vember 6, 1996. The Appellate Court July 1, 2014. proved the addition of section A8.526- Pre-November 1996 retirees: Will held that the 8,000 had no vested Additional Answer. 1 to the Charter in the election held not receive these 2 retroactive supple- contractual right to a supplemental The California Court of Appeal November 5, 1996. This provision was mental COLAs unless the Superior COLA in years when the fund is not denied POB’s request for a rehearing. effective and operative on November Court deems the Court of Appeal 100% funded on a market value basis. Both POB and the CCSF did request 6, 1996… Pre-1996 pensioners had a The 18,000 do have such a right and language as merely permissive and not vested right to the pension benefits review by the California State Supreme mandatory. will receive, subject to any appeals, Court. POB sought review of that part that were in effect when they retired, a retroactive supplemental COLA for Current City Employees: As a having earned such benefits as an ele- of the Court of Appeal decision unfa- result of Proposition C, the contribu- fiscal years ending on June 30, 2013 vorable to pre-November 1996 retirees; ment of compensation, but they had and June 30, 2014 – years in which the tion rates for current City employees, no contractual expectation while in CCSF sought review of the entire deci- effective July 1, 2014, rose from 7.5% fund did generate excessive earnings. sion. The Supreme Court did, on June service that they would receive a sup- There have been three Charter to 11% or 12% (depending on hourly plemental cost of living allowance.” 17, 2015, deny review for both parties.. earnings; public safety employees rose amendments effecting supplemental The case now returns to the Supe- All those retired before November 6, COLAs. With the election of Novem- to 12%). The contribution rate for FY 1996 as well as those hired after Janu- rior Court (which had upheld Propo- 2015-2016 will remain at 11% or 12%. ber 5, 1996 a supplemental COLA was sition C’s “fully funded based on the ary 1, 2012 remain subject to the two first established in addition to the basic Retirement System data, before the prong test for receiving a supplemental market value of assets” additional POB decision, supported a decline in COLA to be paid when there are excess condition to grant supplemental CO- COLA namely, the Retirement System’s earnings (above the expected rate of City employee contribution rates in trust fund has excess earnings from LAs) for a further hearing and final FY 2016 – 2017 by at least 1% and pos- return which is now set at 7.5%) in the decision. POB will argue, in Superior the prior year and the fund is 100% previous fiscal year. With the election sibly 1.5%. It has yet to be determined funded on a market value basis. Those Court, and ask that Court to issue a what, if any, effect the payment of of March 5, 2002 the voters made the ruling that the decision cannot be retired after November 6, 1996 and supplemental COLA permanent in the retroactive supplemental COLAs for before January 1, 2012 are entitled to applied to the pre-November 1996 sense that once it had been added to FY 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 will have a supplemental COLA when the trust retirees because there is no language a retiree’s pension payment, it could on the employee contribution rates in fund has excess earnings from the in the San Francisco Charter which not be reduced. And lastly at the elec- FY 2016-2017. prior year irrespective of its funding authorizes the Retirement System to tion of June 3, 2008 the maximum status. treat pre-1996 retirees differently than supplemental was increased from 3% IN MEMORIAM: INSPECTOR The Court began its decision noting post November 1996 retirees. The key MARTY BASTIANI in appreciation to 3.5%, less the amount of any ba- that “since 1996, retired employees of sentence in the Court of Appeal deci- of his 55 years of SFPD service. sic COLA, which, depending on the the City and County of San Francisco sion about pre-November 1996 retirees amount of excess earnings, could be (the City) have been eligible to receive reads (bottom of page 23): “…The City paid in increments of .5%. a supplemental cost of living allowance may, without violating vested contrac- Mike Hebel has been the POA’s Welfare (supplemental COLA) as part of their tual rights, apply section A8.526-3(d) Officer since January 1974. He is an at- pension benefits when the retirement Appeal filed to Protect the 8,000 to these employees and condition their torney and a certified financial planner. fund’s earnings from the previous On April 13, 2015 Protect Our supplemental COLA benefits on full He has received awards/recognition as a year exceeded projected earnings. On Benefits (POB) filed, with the Court funding.” (emphasis added) Northern California “super lawyer” and November 8, 2011, the City voters of Appeal, a request for rehearing to Charter section A.526-1(a), discuss- included amongst “America’s top financial passed Proposition C, and initiative have the court’s ruling applied to all ing the supplemental COLA benefit, planners.” He represents POA members at measure that, amongst other things, retirees including those who retired provides that the supplemental COLA the City’s Retirement Board and at the amended the Charter of the City and before November 6, 1996. The basis of applies to each and every retirement Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. County of San Francisco to condition this request is a “clarification of error” allowance. Proposition C (November He also advises on investment matters the payment of the supplemental citing the 1941 California Supreme 2011) did not state that pre-November pertaining to the City’s deferred com- COLA on the retirement fund being Court Case of Sweesy v. Los Angeles 1996 retirees will have the fully fund- pensation plan. He is currently the vice- ‘fully funded’ based on the market County Peace Officers’ Retirement Board ed requirement applied to them. president of the SF Police Credit Union’s value of the assets for the previous (17 Cal. 2d 357). The court has until POB strongly feels that those pre- Board of Directors. Mike served with the year.” Protect Our Benefits (POB) — a April 26 to rule on his request. November 1996 retirees must be paid Police Activities League (PAL) as president political action committee representing In the Sweesy case the Supreme the supplemental COLA exactly the and long-term Board member. Mike retired the interests of retired City employees Court stated: “It must be accepted as the same as post November 1996 retirees. from the SFPD in 1994 with the rank of – sued the City asserting that this settled law of this state that unless the captain after a distinguished 28 year ca- amendment was an impairment of contrary plainly appears persons having Retirement System Website reer. He served as the POA’s Secretary and a vested contractual pension right a pensionable status are entitled to receive The Retirement System’s website on its Board of Directors for 19 years. Mike under the contract clauses of the any increase of benefits which may be contains the following statement re- is a frequent and long-time contributor to federal and state Constitutions. “With provided…The law is well settled that garding “Supplemental COLA: Protect the POA Journal. If you have a question respect to current City employees additional benefits may constitutionally Our Benefits Decision”. for Mike, send an e-mail to mike@sfpoa. and employees who retired after the be provided for members of the system “The Court of Appeal ruled that the org or call him at 861-0211. July 2015 POA Journal Page 11

Retirement Celebration Honoring 20 Year Reunion Sgt. Mary Dunnigan #99 181st ACADEMY CLASS Friday August 21, 2015 @ 6 pm

Cliff House Terrace Room 1090 Point Lobos Avenue San Francisco

Eat, Drink Where: Paragon Restaurant, 701 2nd Street And See Mary When: Thursday, July 23 Cash Bar/ heavy hors d'oeuvres Time: 5:30 Cocktails (No Host)

6:30 Dinner (Host drinks!) $ 60.00 per person $65 per person

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Retirements The San Francisco Police Officers As- sociation congratulates the following members on his and her recent service retirement from the SFPD. These veterans will be difficult to replace, as he and she takes with them decades of experience and job knowledge. The most recently retired SFPD members are:

• Captain Dominic Celaya #113 from Airport Administration • Officer Carmelo D’Angelo #1584 from Traffic Enforcement, Solo M/C • Sergeant Mary Dunnigan #99 from Behavioral Sciences Unit • Captain John Feeney #2024 from Airport Bureau • Lieutenant Joseph Fong #1492 from Richmond Station • Lieutenant Deborah Gizdich #1812 from Richmond Station Investigative Team • Officer Martin Kilgariff #2207 from Tactical Company, Mounted Unit • Officer Robert Malliaras #1363 from Tactical Company • Officer Steven Mooney #1549 from Medical Liaison • Officer Ron Ophir #1772 from Richmond Station • Officer Alan Wurdinger #4040 from Airport Administration

All of the above listed on SFPD Personnel Orders #11 (May 20, 2015), #12 (June 3, 2015), and #13 (June 17, 2015) Page 12 POA Journal July 2015

Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association PO Box 880034, San Francisco, CA 94188-0034 u Established 1878 u Telephone 415.681.3660

June 9, 2015 were reported to WOAA President Ken’s previous job listing prior to the Good of the Association: No report John Keane for suspension of unpaid San Francisco Police Department was this month. The Widows and Orphans Aid As- dues. President Keane proclaimed the Supervisor Shipment Clerk. Ken joined Adjournment: President John Ke- sociation of the San Francisco Police following members as “suspended”: the S.F.P.D. on September 1, 1956. Ken ane closed the meeting at 1453 hours Department met at the Hall of Justice Lewis Fong, Leslie Forrestal, Bart John- wore star #1565. Ken was assigned with a moment of silence for our fallen 850 Bryant Street, room #150 on Tues- son, James D. Jones, David Lara, Rob- from the Academy to Central Police members. President Keane scheduled day June 9, 2015 at 1:45 pm. ert Merino, Brenda Rodgers, Thomas Station on November 27, 1956. On our next meeting for July 14, 2015 at Roll Call: President John Keane, Wong, Henry Yee. September 9, 1957 Ken was transferred 1:45pm at the Hall of Justice 850 Bry- Vice President Sally Foster, Treasurer I responded to Sigmund Stern Grove to Taraval Station. A year later, Ken ant st, room #150. was transferred to Northern Police Dean Taylor, and Trustees John Cen- on May 28, 2015 at 0900 for the SFPD To All Members: Please use our Station on September 17, 1958, where turioni, Leroy Lindo, Ray Kane, James Retirement Seminar. I provided a website sfwidowsandorphans.org to he remained until his retirement on O’Meara, and Al Luenow were pres- copy of the WOAA beneficiary form access WOAA beneficiary forms. Use a July 12, 1985. Ken served the city of ent. Secretary Mark McDonough was to members of the seminar who are laptop or desktop (no pads) and click San Francisco, and our Department for excused. WOAA members. There are always a on our “resources box” on the upper nearly 29 years, with nearly 27 years few members who were “surprised” right side of the tool bar. Print the form Approval of the Minutes: Trustee served at Northern Police Station. John Centurioni made a motion to ap- to see their forms and who was des- and complete it with your designated prove the minutes from our meeting ignated. These members expressed Report of Special Committee: beneficiary(s) and your CURRENT ad- on May 12, 2015. Trustee Jim O’Meara immediate interest on submitting a Trustee Ray Kane gave a presenta- dress and contact information. Benefi- seconded the motion which passed new form with changes. I addressed tion on our search for an Actuary ciary forms must be signed by a WOAA without objection. this issue and our hope that members Study. Ray met with an associate of Board Member or a Notary. Please use will sign up for direct payments from Bartel Associates LLC. The fee for the this form for ADDRESS CHANGES. Receiving Applications for New their financial institution upon their study will be approximately $5000 Address changes do not need a Notary Members; Suspensions and Rein- retirement from the SFPD. with additional costs for related is- signature. We continue to express our statements: There are no new suspen- There were no reinstatements. sues that need research. Our focus is thanks and gratitude to Retired SFPD sions. We have a regularly mandated revisit our age limit requirement, and Captain Paul Chignell of the POA who schedule date of June 30th to suspend Communications and Bills: Trust- to research our yearly dues amount has assisted our efforts in contacting members who have not paid their ee Ray Kane made a motion to pay in conjunction with our assets vs our members who have not paid their dues dues for the first six months of each our regular monthly bills, designated investments. Translation: Do we need AND have NOT updated their address calendar year. We understand that our death benefits to the Beneficiaries of to raise our dues to offset the current changes and contact information. transition change of book keepers, and fallen members Arthur Orrante, Ben state of our economy, and the rising Paul has done an exemplary job in the our system has caused a delay in bill- Van Iderstine, and Stanley Cordes, costs for doing business. Trustee Ray POA and in his continued efforts to ing mailout. We have been working and for the floral arrangements sent Kane made a motion to contract with help our organization. Jon Voong and diligently to overcome our obstacles to the families. Trustee Leroy Lindo Bartel Associates. Trustee John Cen- Lieutenant Nick of Personnel continue and will “suspend our suspension” seconded the motion which passed turioni seconded the motion which to assist our obituary section with pro- for 2015, for 30 days. We will not without objection. passed without objection. viding career information of our fallen suspend non-paying members until members. Inspector John Monroe Report of Visiting Committee: No Unfinished Business: Vice President after July 30, 2015. Any member who also assists our obituary section with report this month. Sally Foster sent flowers to the Benefi- has not paid their dues, and continues Department Award information of our Report of Trustees: One mem- ciary of James Norman (Mabel), Ben non- payment through December 31, fallen members. Our thanks to Paul, 2015 will be stricken from the roll and ber has been reported as passing Van Iderstine (Eleanor). In regard to Jon, Nick, and John. I can be contacted dropped as a member of the WOAA. away. Daniel O’Leary (Dan O’Leary our Actuary Study mentioned above by email at ‘markmac825@comcast. For the year 2014, several members requested that no obituary be pub- in Report of Special Committee, we net’, and by phone at 415 681-3660. did not pay their dues after retiring, lished in this article). will upon completion of the study, Please leave a voice mail as I do not and did not pay their dues for 2015 Ken Osgood, age 93: Kenneth resume our project of re-writing our return missed calls not accompanied as well. Per Article III, Section 3 of “Kenny” Osgood was born on May 18, Constitution and By-Laws. with a message. our Constitution and By-Laws, the 1922 in Pueblo, Colorado, and passed New Business: No report this Mark McDonough, following names of WOAA members away on June 1, 2015 in Reno, Nevada. month. WOAA Secretary

In Memoriam…

The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in 1982: Sergeant John S. Macaulay, shot during felony traffic stop. the line of duty in the month of July of … 1971: Officer Arthur D. O’Guinn, shot during traffic stop. 2006: Officer Nick-Tomasito Birco, killed by evading felony vehicle. 1922: Officer Joseph Walsh, shot while arresting armed robbery suspects.

2003: Brian Dominique Olcomendy, died from complications from 1912: Officer Charles H. Bates, shot by armed robbery suspect. on-duty knee injury.

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)

Deaths Submitting Obituaries The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, and Memorial Tributes non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: Any member may submit a separate memorial tribute to a deceased member. Any such piece will Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification by not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the Martin Bastiani June 16, 2015 Unk Retired SFPD M. Ortelle Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal will also accept and publish Kenneth Osgood June 1, 2015 93 Retired SFPD P. R izzo in the Mail section short letters about a deceased *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source. member written by a person in the immediate fam- The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, however the staff or employees of the ily. However, the Journal will not reprint obituaries or photos that were published in any other print SFPOA make no official confirmation. media, web site, or Internet blog. July 2015 POA Journal Page 13 The New Nationwide Crime Wave The consequences of the ‘Ferguson effect’ are already appearing. The main victims of growing violence will be the inner-city poor.

By Heather Mac Donald with the reports often buttressed by A New York City cop tells me that ing forcible theft of guns, purses and Published in The Wall Street Journal cellphone videos that rarely capture he was amazed to hear people scoffing laptops. More than 3,000 felons have on May 29, 2015 the behavior that caused an officer to that Ferguson police officer Darren already been released from California Forwarded to The Journal use force. Wilson, who killed Michael Brown, prisons, according to the Association by Mike Nevin, SFPOA Secretary Almost any police shooting of a only looked a “little red” after Brown of Deputy District Attorneys in Los black person, no matter how threat- assaulted him and tried to grab his Angeles County. Burglary, larceny and The nation’s two-decades-long ening the behavior that provoked weapon: “Does an officer need to be car theft have surged in the county, crime decline may be over. Gun vio- the shooting, now provokes angry unconscious before he can use force? the association reports. lence in particular is spiraling upward protests, like those that followed the If someone is willing to fight you, he’s “There are no real consequences in cities across America. In Baltimore, death of Vonderrit Myers in St. Louis also willing to take your gun and shoot for committing property crimes the most pressing question every last October. The 18-year-old Myers, you. You can’t lose a fight with a guy anymore,” Los Angeles Police Lt. Ar- morning is how many people were awaiting trial on gun and resisting- who has already put his hands on you mando Munoz told Downtown News shot the previous night. Gun violence arrest charges, had fired three shots because if you do, you will likely end earlier this month, “and the criminals is up more than 60% compared with at an officer at close range. Arrests up dead.” know this.” The Milwaukee district this time last year, according to Balti- in black communities are even more Milwaukee Police Chief Edward attorney, John Chisholm, is diverting more police, with 32 shootings over fraught than usual, with hostile, jeer- A. Flynn, discussing hostility toward many property and drug criminals to Memorial Day weekend. May has been ing crowds pressing in on officers and the police, told me in an interview on rehabilitation programs to reduce the the most violent month the city has spreading lies about the encounter. Friday: “I’ve never seen anything like number of blacks in Wisconsin pris- seen in 15 years. Acquittals of police officers for the it. I’m guessing it will take five years ons; critics see the rise in Milwaukee In Milwaukee, homicides were up use of deadly force against black sus- to recover.” crime as one result. 180% by May 17 over the same pe- pects are now automatically presented Even if officer morale were to mi- If these decriminalization and riod the previous year. Through April, as a miscarriage of justice. Proposals raculously rebound, policies are being deincarceration policies backfire, the shootings in St. Louis were up 39%, aimed at producing more cop con- put into place that will make it harder people most harmed will be their sup- robberies 43%, and homicides 25%. victions abound, but New York state to keep crime down in the future. posed beneficiaries: blacks, since they “Crime is the worst I’ve ever seen it,” seems especially enthusiastic about Those initiatives reflect the belief that are disproportionately victimized by said St. Louis Alderman Joe Vacarro at the idea. any criminal-justice action that has a crime. The black death-by-homicide a May 7 City Hall hearing. The state’s attorney general, Eric disparate impact on blacks is racially rate is six times higher than that of Murders in Atlanta were up 32% as Schneiderman, wants to create a spe- motivated. whites and Hispanics combined. The of mid-May. Shootings in Chicago had cial state prosecutor dedicated solely In New York, pedestrian stops— killers of those black homicide victims increased 24% and homicides 17%. to prosecuting cops who use lethal when the police question and some- are overwhelmingly other black civil- Shootings and other violent felonies force. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo times frisk individuals engaged in ians, not the police. The police could in Los Angeles had spiked by 25%; in would appoint an independent moni- suspicious behavior—have dropped end all use of lethal force tomorrow New York, murder was up nearly 13%, tor whenever a grand jury fails to in- nearly 95% from their 2011 high, and it would have at most a negligible and gun violence 7%. dict an officer for homicide and there thanks to litigation charging that impact on the black death rate. In Those citywide statistics from are “doubts” about the fairness of the the NYPD’s stop, question and frisk any case, the strongest predictor of law-enforcement officials mask even proceeding (read: in every instance of practices were racially biased. A judge whether a police officer uses force is more startling neighborhood-level a non-indictment); the governor could agreed, and New York Mayor Bill de whether a suspect resists arrest, not increases. Shooting incidents are up then turn over the case to a special Blasio, upon taking office last year, did the suspect’s race. 500% in an East Harlem precinct com- prosecutor for a second grand jury too, embracing the resulting judicial Contrary to the claims of the pared with last year; in a South Central proceeding. monitoring of the police department. “black lives matter” movement, no Los Angeles police division, shooting This incessant drumbeat against the It is no surprise that shootings are up government policy in the past quar- victims are up 100%. police has resulted in what St. Louis in the city. ter century has done more for urban By contrast, the first six months of police chief Sam Dotson last Novem- Politicians and activists in New York reclamation than proactive policing. 2014 continued a 20-year pattern of ber called the “Ferguson effect.” Cops and other cities have now taken aim Data-driven enforcement, in conjunc- growing public safety. Violent crime in are disengaging from discretionary at “broken windows” policing. This tion with stricter penalties for crimi- the first half of last year dropped 4.6% enforcement activity and the “crimi- police strategy has shown remarkable nals and “broken windows” policing, nationally and property crime was nal element is feeling empowered,” success over the past two decades by has saved thousands of black lives, down 7.5%. Though comparable na- Mr. Dotson reported. Arrests in St. targeting low-level public-order of- brought lawful commerce and jobs tional figures for the first half of 2015 Louis city and county by that point fenses, reducing the air of lawlessness to once drug-infested neighborhoods won’t be available for another year, had dropped a third since the shooting in rough neighborhoods and getting and allowed millions to go about their the January through June 2014 crime of Michael Brown in August. Not sur- criminals off the streets before they daily lives without fear. decline is unlikely to be repeated. prisingly, homicides in the city surged commit bigger crimes. Opponents of To be sure, police officers need to The most plausible explanation of 47% by early November and robberies broken-windows policing somehow treat everyone they encounter with the current surge in lawlessness is the in the county were up 82%. fail to notice that law-abiding residents courtesy and respect. Any fatal police intense agitation against American Similar “Ferguson effects” are hap- of poor communities are among the shooting of an innocent person is a police departments over the past nine pening across the country as officers strongest advocates for enforcing laws horrifying tragedy that police train- months. scale back on proactive policing under against public drinking, trespassing, ing must work incessantly to prevent. Since last summer, the airwaves the onslaught of anti-cop rhetoric. Ar- drug sales and drug use, among other But unless the demonization of law have been dominated by suggestions rests in Baltimore were down 56% in public-order laws. enforcement ends, the liberating gains that the police are the biggest threat May compared with 2014. As attorney general, Eric Holder in urban safety over the past 20 years facing young black males today. A “Any cop who uses his gun now pressed the cause of ending “mass in- will be lost. handful of highly publicized deaths has to worry about being indicted and carceration” on racial grounds; elected of unarmed black men, often follow- losing his job and family,” a New York officials across the political spectrum Ms. Mac Donald is the Thomas W. ing a resisted arrest—including Eric City officer tells me. “Everything has have jumped on board. A 2014 Cali- Smith fellow at the Manhattan Institute Garner in Staten Island, N.Y., in July the potential to be recorded. A lot of fornia voter initiative has retroactively and the author of “Are Cops Racist?” 2014, Michael Brown in Ferguson, cops feel that the climate for the next downgraded a range of property and (Ivan R. Dee, 2002). Mo., in August 2014 and Freddie Gray couple of years is going to be nonstop drug felonies to misdemeanors, includ- in Baltimore last month—have led to protests.” riots, violent protests and attacks on Police officers now second-guess the police. Murders of officers jumped themselves about the use of force. “Of- 89% in 2014, to 51 from 27. ficers are trying to invent techniques Law Office of President Obama and Attorney on the spot for taking down resistant General Eric Holder, before he stepped suspects that don’t look as bad as the down last month, embraced the con- techniques taught in the academy,” ROBERT K. WYMAN ceit that law enforcement in black says Jim Dudley, who recently retired communities is infected by bias. The as deputy police chief in San Francisco. 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If you need additional funds, when the borrower dies or moves out, ten obtain personal information from consider alternatives to reverse mort- whether the borrower has sufficient social media sites to answer Challenge Everyday Heroes Photo Contest: gages first. It may be possible to ar- assets to avoid a reverse mortgage de- Questions. Instead, there is a more Our Everyday Heroes photo contest range a HELOC (Home Equity Line of fault by keeping up with homeowners robust security feature available that celebrates First Responders who go Credit) insurance, property taxes, and home a. Explore eligibility for less ex- maintenance. pensive programs or benefits that offer 2. Requires the counselor and the monetary assistance or cost-cutting prospective borrower to sign the re- benefits, such as Supplemental Secu- verse mortgage worksheet guide. rity Income (SSI) or Medicaid. 3. Prohibits a lender from taking b. Explore family financing as an a reverse mortgage application unless option. the applicant has received from the 2. If you decide to pursue a reverse lender a specified reverse mortgage mortgage do these things first: worksheet guide. a. Calculate the continuing 4. Prohibits a lender from taking a expenses that come with a reverse reverse mortgage application or assess- mortgage. ing any fees until seven days from the date of loan counseling. b. See a HUD Counselor face-to- face and consult with your financial Editor’s Note: Keith Rockmael is a advisors. POA and real estate advocate and agent. Even if you meet with a HUD- He can be reached by email at Keith@ approved counselor, meet with either Resourcerock.com July 2015 POA Journal Page 15 Thank You SF ADAs BALEAF Board Member Highlight By Robin Matthews MARTIN HALLORAN BALEAF Secretary President TONY MONTOYA SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Vice President Greetings! This is the fourth of 800 Bryant Street, Second Floor MICHAEL NEVIN several articles that I’ll be doing for San Francisco, CA 94103 Secretary you this year to introduce you to the 415.861.5060 tel JOE VALDEZ BALEAF Board so that you can learn a 415.552.5741 fax Treasurer little bit more about us. BALEAF — the www.sfpoa.org VAL KIRWAN Sergeant At Arms Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund — is a non-profit organization June 9, 2015 that was founded in 1999, and provides support to law enforcement To: All San Francisco Assistant District Attorneys officers and their families who have The San Francisco Police Officers’ Association is disappointed by the either had a member killed in the line recent antics of District Attorney George Gascón. Ever since leaving of duty, have suffered a serious injury, our department, after a short, unremarkable tenure as Chief of Po- or who have suffered a catastrophic lice, Mr. Gascón has used his office largely in furtherance of his own event. political career. The manner in which he has done so has put at risk This month’s profile is going to be the long-standing and extremely important relationship between on Fabian Brown, who is a member our members and the Assistant District Attorneys who bear the of the San Francisco Sheriff’s Depart- responsibility of prosecuting the cases brought to your office by our BALEAF Board Member Fabian Brown officers. Mr. Gascón’s attack on our department regarding our sup- ment. Fabian joined the Sheriff’s De- partment in 1996, and has worked in posed “systemic racism” is self-serving and baseless. For someone who she likes to camp, white water raft, has bragged of his involvement in prior police scandals, it is baffling a variety of positions, including the garden, and travel. She is a member of and astounding that he would use inappropriate text messaging by a courts, the station transfer unit, and is the National Black Police Association handful of our officers to attempt to tarnish our entire department. currently on her second tour at CJ1 / (NBPA), the Officers for Justice (OFJ), Intake. She currently works the swing and is a member of the American Red Mr. Gascón’s attempts to grab headlines with these allegations is watch at CJ1, and is a Senior Deputy political pandering of the worst kind. It highlights his complete lack Cross Leadership Board. (Corporal), though many times she of appreciation for the mutual respect shared by the Assistant District Fabian is also about to begin her serves as the Watch Commander there. Attorneys and our officers. We know that many of you are equally second, 3 year term as the Region 10 frustrated with Mr. Gascón. We can imagine your astonishment at When I asked Fabian what made her Coordinator for the International As- the news that Public Defender Jeff Adachi is sponsoring a fund raising decide to get involved with BALEAF, sociation of Women Police (IAWP), event for Mr. Gascón’s re-election bid. Never, in the history of San she told me the following: which covers California, Nevada, Ari- Francisco, can I remember a Public Defender making such a mockery “I joined BALEAF because I believe zona, Utah, and Hawaii. She hosted a of the “adversarial” system our work is based on. We have all wit- Regional Training Conference in Las nessed the vile comments Mr. Adachi makes about police officers and in their Mission, and I wanted to see District Attorneys . It is reprehensible that Mr. Gascón would accept the Sheriff and Police Departments Vegas two years ago, and hopes to host money or support from him. come together. I believe that we should another one in the Bay Area sometime work together and support each other in 2016 or 2017. But notwithstanding Mr. Gascón’s agenda, on behalf of the member- as we protect and support San Fran- For more information about BALE- ship of the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association, please accept cisco.” AF, please check out our website at this further acknowledgement of the tremendous work you do as at- Fabian has been a BALEAF Board www.baleaf.org. We can also be reached torneys prosecuting criminals that violate the law in our great city. member for close to 6 years, and in by mail at P.O. Box 31764, San Francis- co, CA 94131, by email at baleaf1025@ Sincerely, June was appointed to the position of Vice President. She was born and gmail.com, or on Facebook. We hope raised in San Francisco, and when that you never needs us, but we’re here she’s not busy at work or with BALEAF, if you do. Martin Halloran SFPOA President

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By Paul Chignell, that their knowledge, professionalism, to this day. He also enhanced use of Former POA President and and successful tenure can be translated force decision making skills for sworn Current Legal Defense Administrator to other law enforcement agencies. officers, as well as diversifying the Hopefully in the years to come more Force Options training staff. Recently retired San Francisco SFPD officers make a commitment to His community policing skills and Police Department Captain John J. strive to become the Chief executive his ability to develop operational Feeney has been selected from a large officers at other agencies. staffing standards to equate to staff- field of applicants to be the new Chief ing priorities were significant during of Police of the California State Uni- Feeney’s Vision his years as a lieutenant and watch versity Chico Police Department in It has been well known that John commander. Chico, California. Feeney wanted to be a Chief of Police. As the officer-in-charge of the Chief Feeney starts his new position But John is not the type of police of- Property Division, he administered on July 1, 2015. He will be supervising ficer who dreamed of running another a budget of over $3.5 million dollars seventeen (17) sworn and eighteen agency. He prepared himself for it, and he made great strides in ensuring (18) civilian personnel and will have particularly due to a zeal for learning the preservation of and integrity of responsibility for serving 19,000 stu- and attaining key professional stand- property and evidence. dents, faculty and staff. In addition ing so that he would be considered for His tenure at the Emergency Man- to traditional law enforcement ser- the position. agement Division was also significant. vices, he will also be in command of In the past five (5) years Captain He supervised and implemented the a dispatch center and parking control Feeney matriculated through the Cali- John Feeney Radio Interoperability Project, and services. fornia Commission on Peace Officers modernized key communications Standards and Training Executive In early 2014 SFPD Lieutenant systems. Development Course, the Law En- SFPD Chief Ranks Swell Timothy Foley was appointed Police As night supervising Captain, he forcement Command College where Recent years have seen an increase Chief in Nevada City where he re- was in charge on a citywide basis of he was selected as Class Speaker, the in the number of San Francisco Police mains today. critical incidents and staffing deploy- Senior Management Institute for Po- Department commissioned officers In early 2015 SFPD Captain Al ment. who apply for and succeed in be- lice, and secured his Master of Arts in Pardini was appointed Police Chief in The Feeney record included many coming Chiefs of Police throughout Leadership at St. Mary’s College. These East Palo Alto where he remains today. other accomplishments particularly California. For a long period of time achievements were attained to further In early 2015 SFPD Lieutenant Art in his most recent commands at the only SFPD Assistant Chief Willis Casey his professional development and also Stellini was appointed Police Chief in Crime Information Services and Air- had attained a Chief’s position. Chief to embody John’s strong belief that an port Bureau. He implemented mod- Casey was a popular Chief in Pitts- Broadmoor Village where he remains educated commissioned officer as well ern cross training, eliminated major burgh, California. He now serves as a today. as one who is familiar with contem- backlogs in the Records Management councilmember in that community. It is a tremendous sense of pride in porary issues and resolutions is best System and collaborated with the In 2000 SFPD Captain Susan Man- our professionalism at the San Fran- suited to be a Chief of Police. administration of the San Francisco heimer was appointed Police Chief in cisco Police Department that a large International Airport to modernize San Mateo where she remains today. number of our own have applied and The Feeney Record checkpoints and the facilitation of In 2010 SFPD Lieutenant David been successful at becoming the heads Captain Feeney’s twenty-nine airport growth. Oberhoffer became the Police Chief of various law enforcement agencies. It (29) year career in the San Francisco in McFarland and left the next year. is important that SFPD officers know Police Department has been one of service and accomplishment. He Feeney Prepared moved steadily through the ranks Chief Feeney is prepared to provide performing well on each promotional innovative and professional leadership examination. to law enforcement and the commu- Importantly, he was not a place- nity of a large State University. His re- holder. In each unit and command cord and his work ethic are testaments John Feeney has demonstrative ac- to continued success in his chosen complishments, many of which could profession. be characterized as positive changes John Feeney welcomes his former for the institution. colleagues to check in with him in As a training Sergeant in the Police Chico if you are in the area. Academy, his work on developing an We wish John the best as he joins in-service training course continues the ranks of Chief of Police.

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Team Open Category 10th Place — Taraval 1st Place — Hotel 1 Bench Press — Anthony Calasanz 14 X 225 lbs = 560 Bench Press — Matt Sullivan 88 X 100 lbs = 880 Pull-ups — Wallace Kresley 32 = 640 Pull-ups — Dack Thompson 45 = 900 Sit-ups — Jonathan Sylvester 125 = 625 Sit-ups — John Burke 200 = 1000 Shoot — Lauren Newhart = 730 Shoot — Jeff Cuenca = 740 Run — James Sayasane 48:52 = 0 Run — Tim Watt 29:11 = 870 Total...... 2555 Total...... 4390

2nd Place — Tactical Company Team Ironwoman Open Category Bench Press — Jesse Cruz 18 X 225 lbs = 720 1st Place — Five-Oh Angels Pull-ups — Edward Yu 49 = 1000 Bench Press — H. McCarter-Ribakoff 57 X 60 lbs = 570 Sit-ups — Terrence Saw 129 = 645 Pull-ups — T. Kovitprakornkul 25 (31) = 1000 Shoot — Hernan Villalobos = 695 Sit-ups — Carmen Walsh 125 = 625 Run — Justin Bugarin 29:15 = 870 Shoot — Yuka Nagamine = 735 Total...... 3930 Run — Brenda Sosa 37:12 = 565 Total...... 495 3rd Place — Hotel 2 Bench Press — Bary Marshall 20 X 225 lbs = 800 2nd Place — Iron Girlz Pull-ups — Jires Nasser 42 = 840 Bench Press — Leslie Cogan 52 X 60 lbs = 520 Sit-ups — Malcolm Anderson 145 = 725 Pull-ups — Andrea Wright 21 = 840 Shoot — Roderick Sugitan = 680 Sit-ups — Cristine Deberry 108 = 540 Run — Francisco Morrow 30:54 = 710 Shoot — Christy Henzi = 150 Total...... 3755 Run — Leah Rothsein 33:07 = 820 Total...... 2870 4th Place — SVU Bench Press — Candiece Lewis 59 X 60 lbs = 590 Pull-ups — Nathaniel Yuen 49 = 1000 Team Senior Category Sit-ups — Jessica Nantroup 137 = 685 1st Place — Secret Squirrel Shoot — James Funk = 730 Bench Press — Daryl Fong 73 X 100 lbs = 730 Run — Esther Gonzalez 34:22 = 745 Pull-ups — Dien Ha 49 = 1000 Total...... 3750 Sit-ups — Chris Olson 124 = 620 Shoot — Eric Chiang = 415 5th Place — Adult Probation Run — Daniel Cole 34:58 = 525 Bench Press — Victor Williams 18 X 225 lb = 720 Total...... 3290 Pull-ups — Andrea Wright 21 = 840 2nd Place — West Wing Sit-ups — Pernisha Battle 110 = 500 Bench Press — Daniel Simone 70 X 100 lbs = 700 Shoot — Gabe Calvillo = 415 Pull-ups — Lynn Reilly 1:52 = 336 Run — John Zerbe 31:07 = 750 Sit-ups — Jayme Campbell 148 = 740 Total...... 3225 Shoot — Dien Ha = 85 Run — Steve Pomatto 31:16 = 750 6th Place — Park Islanders Total...... 3111 Bench Press — Elbert Guin 18 X 225 lbs = 720 3rd Place — Traffic Pull-ups — Talent Tang 42 = 840 Bench Press — Robert Vernengo 53 X 100 lbs = 530 Sit-ups — Lilly Prilinger 138 = 690 Pull-ups — Kevin Knoble 33 = 600 Shoot — Paul Weggenmann = 825 Sit-ups — David Nastari 131 = 655 Run — Howard Brown 47:47 = 0 Shoot — Phil Pera = 760 Total...... 3075 Run — Frank Periera 38:37 = 305 Total...... 2910 7th Place — Central Station Bench Press — Sean Cody 43 X 100 lbs = 430 TIE – 4th Place – Team Retired Pull-ups — Celina Chow 24 = 960 Bench Press — Pat Mullins 53 X 100 lbs = 530 Sit-ups — Shaina Smith 125 = 625 Pull-ups — Kevin Dempsey 38 = 760 Shoot — David Lazar = 435 Sit-ups — Steve Thoma 135 = 675 Run — Henry Woo 33:41 = 600 Shoot — Roland Tolosa = 560 Total...... 3050 Run — Michael Moran 41:43 = 115 Total...... 2640 8th Place — CSI WOMEN Bench Press — Patrice Scanlan 40 X 60 lbs = 400 TIE – 4th Place — Team Airport Bar Hang — Ann Gamboa 3:10 = 570 Bench Press — Mikail Ali 16 X 225 lbs = 640 Sit-ups — Rosalyn Rouede 112 = 560 Pull-ups — Joven Sembrana 30 = 600 Shoot — Lyn O’Connor* = 885 Sit-ups — Reynan Manalac 141 = 705 Run — Gordon Shyy 34:45 = 545 Shoot — Gregory Huie = 685 Total...... 2960 Run — Kahri Gill—Kehoe 33:11 = 630 Total...... 2640 9th Place — Tenderloin Bench Press — Paul Lujano 19 X 225 lbs = 760 Pull-ups — Cory Barone 28 = 560 Team Ironman Masters Category Sit-ups — Fidel Gonzalez 130 = 650 1st Place — Chief’s Office Shoot — Joseph Sharlow = 450 Bench Press — Damon Keeve 25(28) X 225 = 1000 Run — Nicholas Buckley 39:54 = 230 Pull-ups — Chief Greg Suhr 37 = 740 Total...... 2650 Sit-ups — Raymond Padmore 97 = 485 Shoot — Malcolm Anderson = 745 *New IRONMAN record of 885, Run — Sharon Ferrigno 47:00 = 0 previously held by Edwin Gaffud 880 points. Total...... 2970

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IRON GIRLZ 2015 squad represented not only with their great tops but also with their effort! Ironwoman Open 1st Place — Marina Chacon Bench Press — 46 X 60 lbs = 460 Paul Weggenmann and his sister and new record holder Lyn O’Connor hold up the evi- Bar Hang — 2:52 = 516 dence of their sharpshooting skills. PHOTO BY JUSTIN BUGARIN Sit-ups — 108 = 540 Shoot — = 285 Run — 45:36 = 60 Total...... 1861 Ironman Open 1st Place — John Burke Bench Press — 62 X 100 lbs = 620 Pull-ups — 48 = 960 Sit-ups — 200 = 1000 Shoot — = 660 Run — 32:35 = 65 Total...... 3905 2nd Place – Edward Yu Bench Press — 84 X 100 lbs = 840 Pull-ups — 49 = 1000 Sit-ups — 144 = 720 Shoot — = 840 Run — 36:50 = 410 Chief Suhr not only counts but encourages all the repetitions done by Jesse Cruz! Total...... 3810 3rd Place — Eric Vintero Bench Press — 59 X 100 lbs = 90 Pull-ups — 49 = 1000 Sit-ups — 158 = 790 Shoot — = 630 Run — 34:47 = 535 Total...... 3545 4th Place — Matt Sullivan Bench Press — 88 X 100 lbs = 880 Pull-ups — 38 = 760 Sit-ups — 186 = 930 Shoot — = 235 Run — 31:30 = 730 Total...... 3535 5th Place — Dien Ha Bench Press — 61 X 100 lbs = 610 Pull-ups — 49 = 1000 Sit-ups — 107 = 510 Shoot — = 585 Run — 36:38 = 425 Total...... 130 6th Place — Malcolm Anderson Bench Press — 52 X 100 lbs = 520 Back to Back Ironwoman’s Champion, Marina Chacon goes all out on the bench press. Pull-ups — 40 = 800 Sit-ups — 145 = 725 Shoot — = 745 Run — 38:33 = 305 Total...... 3095 Ironman Clydesdale (200 Lbs) 1st Place — Paul Lujano Bench Press — 19 X 225 lbs = 760 Pull-ups — 29 = 580 Sit-ups — 127 = 635 Shoot — = 600 Run — 39:53 = 230 Total...... 2805 2nd Place — Eric Chiang Bench Press — 61 X 100 lbs = 610 Pull-ups — 12 = 240 Sit-ups — 95 = 475 Shoot — = 415 Run — 48:52 = 0 Total...... 1740 Tim Watts leads the pack of gazelles around Lake Merced. July 2015 POA Journal Page 19 Ironman/Ironwoman 2015: Lt. John Burke Leads Hotel 1 to Victory!

Paul Weggenmann and his sister and new record holder Lyn O’Connor hold up the evi- Five-Oh Angels proudly wearing this year’s commemorative t-shirts. dence of their sharpshooting skills. PHOTO BY JUSTIN BUGARIN

Tasawam Kovitprakornkul sets the new women’s record with 31 pull-ups!

Ray Padmore checking in competitors.

Irongirlz Andrea Wright getting her hands ready for the unforgiving pull-up bar.

Elbert Guin showing everyone what hard work can do for you.

Back to Back Ironwoman’s Champion, Marina Chacon goes all out on the bench press.

Shooters getting ready to showcase their pinpoint accuracy. Fidel Gonzalez and Ray Padmore seem to be having a little too much fun doing the Tim Watts leads the pack of gazelles around Lake Merced. sit-ups. PHOTOS BY JEFFREY CUENCA, INGLESIDE STATION Page 20 POA Journal July 2015 SFPD Takes First Place at Salvation Army’s Cook-off By Ray Padmore

The Salvation Army recently hosted the Taste of Preparedness (TOP) Chef Cook Off in which four teams competed by creating a tasty meal using non- perishable ingredients. The four teams represented were: San Francisco Police Department (Officers Christian Bowman, Francis Feliciano, and Ray Padmore), Oakland Fire Department, the American Red Cross and Alameda County Sher- iff’s Department. Each of the teams was given a box of canned goods, dried goods, spices, and a propane grill and asked to prepare a meal to be judged on taste, originality, and presentation by a panel of three judges. Amazingly, by a wide margin, the SFPD claimed victory for preparing a tasty combination of noodles, spam, crab meat, and an assortment of canned fruit. At the end of the day, we learned that with a little imagination you can create wonders with an assorted selection of disaster preparedness supplies. In closing, experts recommend that each household should have a disaster kit, it should be assembled well in advance of an emergency, and it should be able to sustain a family for at least 72 hours.

Officer Francis Feliciano prepares the Officer Christian Bowman prepares for main course. the meal.

Left to right: Christian Bowman, Francis Feliciano and Ray Padmore after winning First Place in the Salvation Army’s Cook-off. PHOTOS BY DANIEL FELICIANO

June 21 was the Solstice; Summer 2015 is here! July 2015 POA Journal Page 21

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Dear POA— cation and public safety organization Avenue. Your donation will help pay Francisco Suicide Prevention has all of Thank you very much for the flower which serves the city of San Francisco for the musicians and other performers us here completely dazzled. We want arrangement you sent for our father’s to make communities safer and more we may hire for the day! you to know how grateful we are. funeral. Stan was a proud S.F.P.D. cohesive. Again, many thanks as we strive It is not always easy to find donors member, and stayed in contact with Your donation helped SAFE to have to make the OMI a more culturally who are willing to help someone they many retired members after his own a very successful event, and will as- diverse space! will never meet, someone they have retirement. sist us in our ongoing efforts to build Warmest regards, never seen or spoken to themselves. A special thanks to Marty Halloran crime-free and vibrant neighborhoods. Maria Fe Picar Thanks to you, we can continue to for his kind words, and advocacy for All proceeds from the event benefit Executive Director/Festival Coordinator answer the calls of people in need. You all current and retired members of our crime prevention — and public The OMI Cultural Participation Project are by our side each time someone asks S.F.P.D. safety — related programming in San for help and we are honored to have Sincerely, Francisco. you in our family of donors. The Cordes Family Sincerely, Sincerely yours, Jim Dudley Eve R. Meyer Dear POA— Executive Director Executive Director Dear POA— Your “Laughs for Life” gift to San I want to thank you all so much for the beautiful flowers and cards during my recent accident. Your thought- Dear SFPOA— MARTIN HALLORAN fulness and generosity were much Mzuir Women of Distinction Group President appreciated. I also need to mention at SF Community School would like to TONY MONTOYA the outpouring of support and love I extend to you our greatest gratitude SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Vice President received from members of the SFPD. and thanks to you and the SFPOA. 800 Bryant Street, Second Floor MICHAEL NEVIN Much love, Once again you’ve come through with San Francisco, CA 94103 Secretary Colleen Fatooh another timely donation. We were able 415.861.5060 tel JOE VALDEZ to honor SFC scholars. 415.552.5741 fax Treasurer Thank you once again for the do- www.sfpoa.org VAL KIRWAN Editor — nation. Sergeant At Arms Many thanks to Val Kirwan, John Sincerely, June 16, 2015 Evans, Matt Lobre, Damon Keeve, L. Diane Johnson Louie Wong and Mike Ferraresi for attending the DCCC breakfast this To the members of the Democratic County Central Committee: morning. I also wish to thank Gerald Dear POA— The San Francisco Police Officers’ Association (SFPOA) objects to the Lyons and Matt Lobre for attending Thank you and the SFPOA for your Racial Justice Committee’s Plan for Police Reform resolution before the A. Philip Randolph Institute din- generous donation and participation the DCCC. Despite efforts to collaborate, members of the committee ner on June 19th. in the 38th Annual Penny Pitch for have decided, by introducing this resolution, to politicize an issue These are two important organiza- St. Anthony’s! that matters to every single San Franciscan — our collective safety tions in San Francisco that deal with Many thanks, and well-being. After meeting with the author of the Black Lives Mat- labor and political issues. Consider- Pete & Janet Osborne ter resolution on May 13th, Chief Suhr and I refuted and corrected ing some of the negative comments MoMo’s the 9-point plan, and explained why most of its recommendations towards law enforcement that seem had already been implemented or were being implemented by the to be circulating through the media Department. The author appeared appreciative of our clarifications, and certain politicians, it is important yet she is still introducing the same 9-point plan as part of the Racial Dear SFPOA— to the POA and our members that we Justice Committee resolution. maintain a healthy relationship with Thank you for your generous gift to groups such as these. St. Anthony Foundation. This was not the case with the San Francisco Labor Council which Thanks again to the members of the Your gift helps seniors, veterans, decided to meet with the POA and make appropriate amendments BOD who took time out of their day the working poor, the physically and to their Black Lives Matter resolution. The POA did not oppose that to help out. mentally disabled, and all of those resolution when the amended version went to a vote and passed at Marty Halloran, who lack access to resources. People the SFLC. Item #8 on your June 17, 2015 agenda is a similar resolution President, SFPOA fall through the safety net when they that the POA does not oppose. are isolated; by reconnecting them to While we do support portions of the Racial Justice Committee resolu- the community at St. Anthony’s you tion put forward — the 9 points of the plan already in practice within help them gain a stable foothold. SFPD operations — we simply cannot and will not support the in- Dear SFPOA— Thank you for your participation crease in funding for race and ethnicity assignment by neighborhood. On behalf of the Johnson family in this work. Such a policy cuts directly at the heart of what makes our City what please accept our deep appreciation Sincerely, it is today, a melting pot of people and traditions. Assigning members and heartfelt thanks for the flowers for Barry J. Stenger of the force to precincts by individual ethnic communities is a step the memorial and your more than gen- Executive Director backward, plain and simple. It is insulting to designate certain neigh- erous donation. Your help will make St. Anthony’s Foundation borhoods with a specific racial assignment. It also lends itself to griev- their lives better as they cope with ances and charges of discrimination when any employment decision their loss. They were deeply touched is being motivated by racial factors. and overwhelmed by the support you Dear POA— showed during a very difficult time. Our members live by a code, to honor and safeguard the people of our Once again, thank you for contrib- Thank you again for your generous great City. While we attempted to engage in a dialogue that would uting to our CIT Award Ceremony outpouring of kindness. provide insight into the process and training that prepares our officers on May 12, 2015. Thank you and the The members of the for the rigors of police work our attempts fell on deaf ears as it became POA for your ongoing support to our San Jose Police Officers’ apparent the agenda was more important than the facts to the author program. Association of the resolution. We also agreed to share information prior to the Thank you again, submission of any resolution so it could be done collaboratively and Lt. Mario Molina with consensus. Unfortunately, the author declined to meet again OIC/CIT Coordinator, with the POA and Chief Suhr and in her email of June 12th she stated Behavioral Science Unit Dear POA— that the “final” version was attached. We appreciate your financial contribution, which supported fundraising The SFPOA Executive Board, on behalf of our members, reject the influence of politics within the operations of our department, and efforts of the SAFE Bikes One Year Dear SFPOA— believe that political organizations should hold no influence when it Anniversary Event held on February I thank you for your generous gift comes to law enforcement practices. The SFPOA believes that if the 25, 2015. to the 2015 Crab Fest — benefiting Racial Justice Committee resolution is passed it will simply create a At this event, we celebrated the the San Francisco Recreation and Park further divide between the officers and the people they serve and pro- one-year anniversary of the SAFE Bikes Scholarship Fund. tect. I again respectfully ask that you not support this hasty attempt program, the bike theft prevention Sincerely at an ill-conceived resolution. and registry program. We celebrated Matt O’Grady more than 100.bikes returned back Executive Director to their owners with the SFPD, 7,000 San Francisco Parks Alliance bikes registered and the reduction in bicycle theft. Dear POA— Martin Halloran, President SAFE Bikes is a program of SAFE, Thanks so much for your donation San Francisco Police Officers Association the 38 year old crime prevention edu- to the Arts & Music Fair on Ocean Page 22 POA Journal July 2015 Retirement Planning Seminar Class # 66 Three Days at Sigmund Stern Grove By Mike Hebel presto-logs for the fireplace was fol- wherein the basic COLA (up to 2%) is from 1954 onward; and now by col- Welfare Officer, Attorney, CFP lowed with Ana Morales and Michael now compounded and the supplemen- lective bargaining since 1992. Thanks Walsh providing firewood. tal cola, when excess earnings from to Larry Barsetti, Glenn Sylvester and The Trocadero Clubhouse at Sig- the Retirement System Trust Fund are Maureen D’Amico for discussing the mund Stern Grove hosted the latest Hot Topics present (and when the Trust is 100% Veteran POA and the Retired City SFPD-POA pre-retirement seminar market-value funded for those who Employees organization. They said POA president Marty Halloran, (May 26, 27 & 28) class #66. The Stern retire before Nov. 1996), was increased that the most valuable assets a police making his fourth presentation, Grove with its club house and concert from 0.5% to up to 1.5%. In the best retiree has are his/her CCSF health warned that leaner times were ahead pavilion is a beloved community trea- of years, the compound COLA is 3.5%. plan and retirement plan. They urged since the SFPD was now among the sure and part of San Francisco’s roman- the class participants to qualify for top 10 California police agencies in Joe Collins, Prudential Retirement tic history. The Clubhouse, built in Social Security benefits (40 units) and wages paid. Marty outlined the next 3 Services deferred compensation ac- 1892 as the Trocadero Hotel and beer to consider finding some type of post- pay increases: 1% on 7-1-2015; 2% on count executive, urged participants garden, is a beautiful Victorian, stick- retirement employment or volunteer 7-1-2016; and 2% on 7-1-2017. On July to select an appropriate asset alloca- style resort with its multi-gabled roof, opportunity; just “doing nothing” will 1, 2018 a Q 4, step 5 police officer will tion plan for themselves identifying Hansel & Gretel architecture, and deli- lead to a disastrous retirement. Darlene receive $133,000 in pensionable com- their risk tolerance, time horizon, and cate ornamentation. Shortly after the Hong (VP, Organizational Develop- pensation and be entitled to an earned retirement savings target. The SFDCP 1906 earthquake and fire, Police Chief ment) provided many convincing annual pension benefit of $120,000. has 18 options and, if desired, a self- William Biggey arrested Mayor Eugene reasons why members should continue He noted that the full sick pay buy-out directed brokerage account. Joe said Schmidt’s bag-man — the notorious their financial contacts with the SF will remain until June 30, 2018 — the that the police department’s average Abe Ruef — on corruption charges at Police Credit Union and make it their date upon which the current MOU will deferred compensation balances are this very site. Just after this infamous primary financial institution. The SF end — everything will be on the table the highest amongst all city depart- arrest, the Chief disappeared while on Police Credit Union is a co-sponsor with the MOU fully re-opened. The SP ments. He said that the new target late-night boat trip from Tiburon to of this Seminar. Thanks Darlene for buyout will be particularly difficult to date portfolios (2015 to 2055), with SF. The Grove property was purchased the morning beverages and treats. retain since only police and fire now their automatic rebalancing, were in 1931 by Mrs. Sigmund Stern and Darlene has completed more than 30 enjoy this benefit. particularly attractive offerings for donated to the City. It is a festive and years service with the Credit Union! broad diversification. Each strategy fitting venue for the seminar. Mike Hebel urged all to consider Congratulations! Darlene introduced suits a specific investor profile ñ based participation in the 30–30 programs: Chris Breault who provides financial on the number of years you have until Seminar in its 31st Year 30 years of service and then at least planning services for credit union your planned start of distribution. Joe 30+ years collecting a retirement ben- members. This seminar, titled “The Gino explained all the distribution options: efit with no death before age 80. Marionetti and Michael Sugrue Memo- defer distribution (up to April 1 of the Health Care Issues rial Seminar”, honors its two founders. year following the year in which you Instructor Comments May they rest in peace. This seminar reach 70 Ω), lump-sum payment (full Thanks also to Art Howard for can- is now in its 31st year having started Veronica Rodriguez and Maria or partial), periodic payments (amount didly discussing emotional problems in March 1985. Since its inception, Newport set forth all the basics of the certain, period certain), annuity pay- that can arise in retirement and how to more than 2,714 participants have CCSF Retirement plans. They most ment (fixed, fixed with period certain, avoid destructive responses. They ex- completed this seminar. adequately described the benefits of joint and survivor) or a combination plained the resources that are available and qualifications for service and of these options. through the Department’s Behavioral Special thanks to Captain Gregory industrial disability pensions. Also Science Unit. Yee for providing the necessary fund- When to start social security pay- explained were death benefits, ben- ing to expand the seminar subjects. A ments? The class agreed the sooner the Attendees were stunned by the costs eficiary designation, and cost of living very big thank you to Chief Gregory better. If you began to collect at age 62 of health coverage upon retirement. adjustments. To increase your pension: Suhr for reinstating the long-standing (the earliest age allowable) rather than Few had realized just how good the work longer, get older, and hope for tradition of allowing members a three at age 66 ñ 67 (normal retirement age POA Memorandum of Understand- many more pay raises. Also, buy-back day training detail as a thank-you for for baby boomers), it would take 14 ing is in keeping these costs down miscellaneous time (accrued during years of dedicated service — to make years for the older recipients to catch for members and their families. After police academy) to obtain a separate their succession plans for a successful up. Monthly social security payments retirement, there is no subsidized monthly pension check, albeit small; and prosperous retirement. Chief Suhr for police officers, subject to the wind- dental plan, but thanks to Proposi- such buy-back must be completed continues the tradition of gifting every fall elimination provision, average tion E (Nov. 2001 ballot) there now is before retirement. With regard to retiree with his/her police officer star between $100 to $450 after deduction a medical care monetary subsidy for service pension calculations, the age as the Department’s recognition for a for Medicare part B. the retiree’s principal dependent. The factor goes up every 3 months while job well done; this has also reduced to member’s health care cost on retire- the service factor increases each day. Dennis Meixner (retired SFPD), li- zero the number of missing/lost police ment, depending upon the plan se- To schedule a retirement interview censed tax preparer, covered the issues star reports made by those members lected and the number of dependents call (415) 487-7070 up to 6 months of federal and state taxation in retire- approaching retirement age. Chief included, is zero or highly subsidized. before your expected date of retirement, Social Security off-sets, and Suhr said that when he entered the Susan Rodriguez-Corns, HSS benefits ment. They urged members to bring retirement plan (traditional and Roth SFPD in 1981 he made $11.11/hour analyst, urged participants to take care their spouse/domestic partner to this IRAs) distributions. With his short and anticipated an annual retirement of their dental needs before retiring. interview. Also, said Veronica, keep tax quiz, he clearly demonstrated the of $16,000. She emphasized that the HSS plans, your beneficiary designation current. tax savings for those awarded an in- excepting the city’s plan, were geo- They both noted that the date of retire- dustrial disability retirement. Service 43 Participants graphically limited. She said that the ment chosen will effect cost of living retirements are fully taxable while IDR HSS walk-in hours are 8 am to 4:45pm; Forty-three participants attended adjustments as well as the SP/OU/VA retirements are tax advantaged (pay- phone calls are taken for four hours ev- this lively and informative seminar, payout. Basic COLAs are effective on ing state/federal income tax on less ery day. The plans available, as of July which was coordinated by Cyndee July 1 of each year; to get the COLA that half of the gross amount). 2015, are: City Plan, Kaiser, and Blue Bates, POA staff administrator. Some for any given year you must retire on Dominic Gamboa (retired SFPD) Shield. City retirees are indeed very members attended with their spouses/ or before July 1 of that year; but re- and Dominic Tringali presented an fortunate to have life-time medical partners (which is much encouraged). member that payouts (SP/OU/VA) are interactive, informative and entertain- care; most employers terminate health based on your rate of compensation for The seat of honor, which is reserved ing class on Fitness for Life. Dominic care coverage at age 65. Claire Zvanski, the month in which you retire (higher for the most senior member in atten- urged class attendees to adopt life- former longest serving employee elect- payout if you retire after July 1). There dance, was given to Huitier Choi and styles that would ensure a longer, ed commissioner on the City Health were options for retiring members to Robert Doss — both members of the healthier life. His suggestions included Service Board spoke on the funding of reduce their monthly pension so that 157th Academy class of February 1984. an annual physical check-up, avoiding retiree health plans, the importance a spouse/partner/beneficiary could get fatty, processed foods, weight manage- of Medicare reimbursements, and All of the attendees were in the a larger monthly pension as a survivor. ment, and adequate exercise for life- the pre-funding of retiree health care Tier II (hired on or after November 2, Maria explained that the pension ben- time fitness. We are pleased to again that new City employees (hired after 1976) retirement plan. Tier I members efit calculation for new plan members have estate attorney Gerald Woods January 10, 2009) will be required to are an extinct species among active (Tier II). It is based on the highest join the seminar explaining the basics make (up to 2% of salary) so as to pre- members. Class attendees were from average monthly compensation paid of estate planning (wills, trusts, gift- fund their benefits to the year 2038. the 157th to the 210th recruit classes. to a member. The Retirement System ing, probate and its avoidance, estate Claire said that 75% of health premi- The 246th recruit class is about to com- compares each member’s earnings for taxes, powers of attorney, property ums are for drug/pharmacy benefits. plete their basic training program; the the 12 months immediately preced- titles, and medical directives). At age 65 city retirees must purchase Academy now has concurrent classes ing their retirement date with the Medicare part B; for those not eligible and this will continue for the next 36 member’s highest fiscal year earnings. Retiree Associations for Medicare, their health care costs months. Whichever is higher is used for the And SF Police Credit Union are significantly higher. Kaiser is now pension calculation. Maria explained The long-standing tradition where- available throughout both northern the cost of living adjustment changes The class was reminded that police in members attending from Taraval and southern California for retirees. resulting from the successful passage wages were set by Charter amendment Station either provide sunshine or of Proposition B (June 2008 ballot) prior to 1953; by annual salary survey July 2015 POA Journal Page 23

Dr. Forrest Fulton, Ph.D. (formerly visor, Suze Orman: “1 in 1200 home- Next Seminar retirement eligibility. Preference is of the behavioral science unit, retired owners will use their fire insurance, given to those members who are near The next two retirement planning July 2003, and thereafter became a 1 in 240 automobile owners will use retirement or who have already con- seminars are scheduled in October 6, certified gerontologist) reminded the their auto insurance, but 1 in 2 long tacted the Retirement System for their 7, and 8, 2015 and February 23, 24 and attendees that men are the suicide term care insured’s will call upon their retirement dates. The seminar fills up 25, 2016. The seminar will be available gender with men’s rates now increas- policy for financial assistance.” quickly so don’t delay. Contact Cyn- to the first 40 persons, members and ing and women’s decreasing. Reason: dee at the POA (415) 861-5060 if you Mark McDonough explained that their spouses/partners, who contact women are better at expressing their desire advance notification for these the Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Associ- the POA after the announcement feelings. He urged the use of stress seminars or wish to sign up. ation of the SFPD was founded on Jan- is sent to all members with or near reducers including restriction of caf- uary 13, 1878 for the express purpose feine and alcohol and the elimination of providing financial assistance to of tobacco. Relying on the work of police officers’ families at the time of George Valliant entitled Aging Well, a member’s death. Retirement/Death Dr. Fulton said that longitudinal re- benefits were first provided by the City search has shown what life styles led to and County of San Francisco in 1889 a successful life. He mentioned: good through the Retirement System. The attitude, positive self identity, inti- Aid Association’s original benefit was macy in relationships, love-work-play $100 for a modest funeral and $1,000 in balance, career transitions, generous to help maintain the financial stability and giving back, keepers of meaning, Law Offices of of the surviving family. The current mentoring other people, integrity and annual dues are $72; the current death Jones, Clifford, Johnson, Dehner, Wong, a personal value system, need for a re- benefit is $17,000. Upon retirement Morrison, Sheppard & Bell, LLP tirement plan with fun and creativity, from the SFPD, payroll deduction is no wisdom in old age, and a spiritual di- longer available. Members thereafter mension to help give meaning to life. receive an annual statement or may do Mike Gannon (SFPD 1972-1998) automatic transfer from the SF Police 4 Personal Injury spoke, robustly and vigorously, on the Credit Union or some other financial issue of long-term care insurance. Mike institution. To be eligible for benefits, 4 Workers’ Comp is a licensed insurance salesperson a member must join while still an ac- (since 1984). He said that long-term tive member and must be under age 4 Disability Retirement care is not covered by the CCSF health 46. Contact info: woaasfpolice@gmail. plans or by Medicare. As he told the com, [email protected] or (415) 4 Uninsured Motorists attendees: “You deserve a long walk 681-3660. in the sunshine. You deserve the glory Retirement Board Commissioner 4 Auto Accidents and honor that you earned as a public Brian Stansbury helped bring this safety hero.” With the average stay in seminar to a most successful conclu- 4 Off-Duty Injuries a nursing home now 2.5 years and its sion. He proudly told the attendees annual cost of $74,208 for a private that San Francisco’s retirement trust room, he urged all to consider long fund is among the best funded in the term care insurance. Since almost 25% Integrity Expertise Results United States and may be best funded of original applicants for long-term in California. It is safe, sound, and care are denied (medical issues), he well capitalized. The Trust Fund is cur- urged picking this up in your early www.JonesClifford.com rently 94% funded putting it, in terms 50’s. He thought that excellent long of financial health, in the top 10% of Tel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310 term plans were available from Gen- public pension funds. Thanks Brian for San Francisco | Sacramento worth (GE), Met Life, NY Life and John your service on the Retirement Board. Hancock; he also urged comparison MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A with the plan offered by CALPERS. FINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE FRAUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE. Mike quoted his favorite financial ad- Representing SFPD officers in “on-duty” and R “off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation and Visit our website: retirement claims since 1970. www.sfpoa.org “One law firm to handle all of your claims.” “Like” us on Facebook Page 24 POA Journal July 2015 www.calibrepress.com SF Dispatcher of the Month You Quit, They Win Department of Emergency Management 1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 This job has never been easy, but we SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT Division of Emergency Communications OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 Anne Kronenberg Edwin M. Lee Executive Director need good cops more now than ever Mayor By Brian Willis* a spirit of courage, integrity, honor, Division of Emergency Services Forwarded to the Journal humility, leadership, strength, pro- Phone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043 by Carl Fabbri, fessionalism and service. Date: May 27, 2015 Compstat & Crime Analysis Unit Think back to the pride you felt when you took the oath and pinned To: Dana Granby, Public Safety Dispatcher They are loud, angry, hateful and on that badge. Embrace that pride. accusatory. Hold on to that pride. Keep you head From: Evora Heard, Employee Recognition Coordinatof They throw rocks, bottles, punches up and be proud of who you are and what you do. and insults. Re: Communications Dispatcher of the Month – June 2015 They protest, riot, loot and burn all It takes courage to continue to serve in the name of ‘justice’. and to dare to be great in the face The Department of Emergency Management has selected you as Com- of the anger, the hatred, the accusa- munications Dispatcher of the Month for June 2015 for the optimal level They call you pigs, racist, thugs, bul- tions, the attacks on your character of service provided by you during a delicate cliff rescue call. lies and murderers. and the violent physical attacks. On May 13, 2015 you received a call from a woman whose dog They accuse you of misapplying the Continue to grow that courage. law. jumped off of a cliff. She was calling to request help because she was It is not easy to continue to serve now stranded on a quickly eroding They attack you, resist you, murder greatly and wear the uniform proud- cliffside, after an unsuccessful self- you and injure you. ly in these challenging times. If you reliant attempt to rescue her dog. Who are They? They are the violent wanted easy however, you would not You immediately notified U.S. criminals, the gang members, the have chosen the law enforcement Park Police of the developing situ- haters and the anti-police and the profession. ation, as is our Department policy special-interest groups. They have Now, more that ever, we need you to when incidents occur on State their own agendas. stay professional and serve proudly. property. The call supplements you They get a lot of coverage on the 6 Now, more than ever, we need you to provided to the responding units o’clock news. They however, do not dare to be great. enabled a safe and speedy rescue of represent the majority of the people Remember: You quit. They win. both the caller and her dog. in your community and in your You remain strong and proud: You country. The majority of people in Both you and the caller worked win, your community wins, and the your communities support you, ap- very well together obtaining and profession wins. preciate you, and understand you providing unusual location infor- have a challenging job to do. Thank You mation. Your reassuring updates to the caller were instrumental On behalf of the communities you If you quit, they win. in maintaining the confidence serve, thank you for your service. If you quit being professional, and professional nature in which they Thank you for your dedication. win and you lose. you handled this at least 20–minute call. She did not wonder for any Thank you for your professionalism. moment during the call what actions were taking place to expedite a If you quit doing your job, they win Thank you for choosing not to quit. and your community loses. safe rescue because your timely updates covered any questions she may *Brian Willis is a retired law enforce- have had. The compassion shown to a dog she obviously greatly cares ment officer with 25 years of service. He for was much appreciated. Who are You? operates Winning Mind Training Inc., a Your ability to remain calm and reassuring was a huge part of the You are a law enforcement profes- company dedicated to helping the men success of this cliff rescue. Dana, you are an asset to the Department of sional who has taken an oath of ser- and women of law enforcement Embrace Emergency Management. vice. You have within you a heart of the Suck, focus on What’s Important Now service. You have the warrior spirit: and Dare to Be Great. Thank you for a job very well done.

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Book Reviews — by Dennis Bianchi Days of Rage: America’s Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence

By Bryan Burrough back to life in my mind: The night Panthers, often robbed drug dealers, of Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi that Anthony Bottom and Albert which they openly bragged about as it Washington opened fire on then Ser- accomplished two goals: more funding Approximately three years ago, geant George Kowalski in the Mission for things like dynamite, and it took retired San Francisco Police Depart- District: the bombing of Park Police some drugs off the streets. ment Sergeant James R. Pera published Station and murder of Sergeant Brian The Federal Bureau of Investigation a novel titled, The Rampage of Ryan McDonnell: the assassination of Ser- is not always presented in a favorable Dennis Bianchi O’Hara. Within those pages a young geant John V. Young at Ingleside Police light in this story. What struck me man, Ryan O’Hara, goes about the Station: the two separate attempts was the lack of cooperation not only also responsible for the explosion in United States of America wreaking to destroy Mission Police Station by between the FBI and local police but, Greenwich Village that killed a mem- havoc in the name of his murdered means of dynamite and high-powered also, within the Bureau itself. When ber of their own group. A reviewer grandfather, a San Francisco Police automatic weapons, were all instances agents in the United States were seek- of this book, Mr. Maurice Isserman, Department Sergeant, murdered on in which I was working and with of- ing assistance from agents in Puerto summed up the situation rather well. duty by radical terrorists. The avenger ficers I knew personally. I was a new Rico the book reports that the agents “Building durable institutions and is an Army Green Beret, suffering not young officer assigned to Mission Sta- on the island had no interest in help- movements for social justice is hard. only physical wounds but also serious tion in 1970 and John “Jack” Young ing out, as, in their words, “The bombs Unfortunately, acquiring dynamite psychological scars. The murder of was a day-watch officer I would see aren’t happening here (in Puerto Rico). and blowing things up is easy.” If there Ryan O’Hara’s grandfather was based at least once or twice a week. He was It’s your problem.” Many agents, how- is one clear theme, other than the ab- on a factual incident that took place always a voice of reason, of calm, a ever, were grinding out plenty of hard surdity of the radical groups’ ideas of in San Francisco. Mr. Pera was work- most valuable guide for any new cop. work that paid off in arrests. overthrowing the government of the ing the streets of San Francisco during He was careful with his language and The description of the Patty Hearst United States and the evilness of their the years when many murders of San a good listener. He was a police officer kidnapping and following investiga- violence, is that they accomplished Francisco police officers took place, as interested in the public welfare, to tion and events brought back many almost nothing. If anything, their was I. If one visits The California Peace protect and serve. The book reminded memories of San Francisco being the stated goal of, “…the destruction of US Officers Memorial in Sacramento you me that two of the men who assaulted scene of the surreal. imperialism and the achievement of a will see that within a 12-month period the station on the night they murdered As a retired police officer, I found classless world: world communism.” beginning at the end of 1969 to the Sergeant Young had pled guilty to these tales of urban terrorist murder- has brought about a more cautious end of 1970, five San Francisco police voluntary manslaughter. The others ers incomprehensibly repugnant, some and conservative country. The book officers were murdered. What is not involved in the assault were con- more so than others. There are many contains valuable information but I seen there were the numerous failed victed of nothing. Many officers who of them wandering about in our midst have two complaints. The author tried attempts of murdering peace officers worked for Sergeant Kowalski, myself today, which is not just difficult to to cover too much history in one vol- throughout the State of California, included, would say he was a great role accept but also to understand how ume. It seemed to me that he would nor the hundreds of attempts that model, dedicated, fair and unafraid. It this could be. An example occurred have been much better off limiting took place across the United States of should be easy to understand why this recently when a bailiff in the San himself to only one group or two. For America in the early 1970s. The subject book was not an easy read for me. But Francisco Sheriff’s Department let me instance the Weather Underground of this book, Days of Rage, is a sincere there is much to learn in these pages. know that Bill Ayers had visited his and the F.A.L.N. had ties. Those two attempt to describe who was respon- Perhaps because the F.A.L.N. oper- courtroom. Mr. Ayers and his wife, groups alone would have made a great sible for these murders, and what were ated in Chicago and New York I was Bernadine Dohrn, had adopted Chesa 600-page read. Instead, the author the circumstances of that dark era. unfamiliar with them, but their bomb- Boudin after Mr. Boudin’s parents were spends too much time on minutiae The author, Bryan Burrough, is a ings produced more deaths than any convicted for the murder of two police such as how numerous bombs were special correspondent for Vanity Fair, other group. They also, apparently, officers during a robbery of a Brink’s constructed and how suspects used a former reporter for The Wall Street bullied church groups into presenting armored car and imprisoned. Mr. certain driving techniques to evade Journal, and the author of five books, themselves as dedicated people striv- Boudin is a lawyer, and member of the law enforcement tails. The other including Barbarians at The Gate, and ing to improve the lives of the poor. San Francisco Public Defender’s Office. problem is, while over-explaining Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Evidence is presented that they were in Mr. Ayers, like the young Mr. Boudin’s some things, he fails to give details Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34. fact influenced by and involved with biological parents, was a member of or in-depth explanation of causes or The last was adapted to film in 2009. Cubans from Fidel Castro’s military. the Weather Underground. He has context for the events. The author This book was difficult for me to As a matter of fact, most, if not all become known more recently as an seemed to strive for balance, but it is review objectively. Mr. Burrough has of the people involved in the various elementary education theorist. He clear that he aligned himself much clearly made an honest attempt to give groups were not misguided flower had apparently dropped by to make a more with law enforcement than the us a comprehensive look at the violent children or fringe hippies. They were social call on his adopted son who was violent radicals. For those of us who would-be revolutionaries operating in dedicated communists whose mem- lived through this time period, many the United States during the late 1960s bers included bombers, bank robbers, assigned as a defense lawyer. The book to the mid-1980s. He addresses the kidnappers and murderers. Many laid helped me recall that Mr. Ayers and memories will return, most of them major groups such as Weather Under- claim to the statement that they had Ms. Dohrn, as members of the Weather bad. For those younger, this book will ground (initially known as Weather- formed as a group to end the war in Underground were responsible for the serve them well, at least it will give men), the Black Liberation Army, the Viet Nam, others to overthrow the bombing of the United States Capitol, them a basic idea of how dangerous Black Guerilla Family, the Symbionese government in general. “What the un- the Pentagon and several police sta- the times were and, perhaps, why re- Liberation Army and the Fuerzas Ar- derground movement was truly about tions in New York. That group was sorting to violence will ultimately fail. madas de Liberacion Nacional Puer- — what it was always about — was the torriquena (F.A.L.N.). He attempts to plight of black Americans,” writes the touch on smaller groups such as The author. The book states that in 1972 United Freedom Front, that either dis- alone there were over 1,900 domestic HARLEY-DAVIDSON® appeared or were swallowed up by the bombings in the United States. If that major groups. The author used what figure seems too high, Mr. Burrough 2015 has been made available to previous will point out to you the is in line authors regarding this era, and he with the bombers frequently lining PEACE OFFICER SPECIAL has added to his research numerous up several bombs to be detonated at or EDITION MOTORCYCLES interviews of people belonging to near the same time on the same day. OFFERED AS A PROUD TRIBUTE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL those groups who had not previously On one day alone, in New York City, spoken publicly about their actions 100,000 people were evacuated due to Now available at and involvement in the indefensible bomb threats. The 1970s were a differ- murders and bombings throughout ent time. There was no one checking the United States. What made it dif- folks at the door before they entered Dudley Perkins Co. ficult for me to be objective was the government or private buildings, there est. 1914 recurring thought: “These people were were no metal detectors. There was Harley-Davidson/Buell actively trying to kill me and my co- very little intelligence gathered as to 333 Corey Way, South San Francisco, 94080 workers for several years, and their who these violent radicals were. Phone: (650) PERKINS (737-5467) reason was nothing more than I was One constant among the radical ter- a police officer.” rorists was that they were constantly www.dpchd.com The incidents described in the book in need of funding. Many of them Contact the Sales Department for Details that took place in San Francisco came robbed banks. Some, like the Black Page 26 POA Journal July 2015 ALERT Training Promotes Rule Stops Denver Police Citizen Involvement from Shooting at Cars By Edward Whitmore Alert Volunteer & Awards Committee Unless Driver Fires The SFPD has help in keeping DENVER, CO — Denver police Chief White said the Hernandez citizens safe — ALERT volunteers. The said Tuesday they have changed use case was among four recent incidents, Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response of force guidelines following deadly two of them fatal, in which his of- Team (ALERT) are citizens who pass encounters between officers and driv- ficers fired into moving vehicles that a background check and are NERT- ers, saying police can no longer fire on prompted a review and led to the trained are eligible to receive training moving vehicles unless the driver is change of guidelines. from the SFPD in how to respond to shooting at officers or civilians. emergencies. This training is useful He refused to say whether the even if the emergency is VERY local — “We want the first reaction to be deaths might have been prevented by as the following story indicates. get out of the way versus pull your the new rules, noting that internal At 10:30 PM on Thursday June firearm,” Police Chief Robert White reviews of those cases are incomplete. 4, 2015, Rodney Yee was on his way said at a news conference. White said officers will receive home. He was on his bicycle crossing Under the previous guidelines, po- training on how to respond in situa- the open area adjacent to Justin Her- Hearing the ambulance sirens com- lice could fire on a car if it was simply tions where drivers may pose a danger. man Plaza heading toward the Ferry ing down Market Street, Rodney pulled bearing down on them and there was Nick Rogers, head of the Denver po- building. He out his flashlight and pointed toward a chance they could be struck. lice union, said he prefers the previous saw a black the ground and waived back and forth guidelines under which police could male mid so they could locate the victim. Almost The change specifies that the mov- fire if they felt targeted by a car. More 3 0 s l y i n g simultaneously the SFPD police ap- ing vehicle itself cannot be considered training could have been required to partially on peared and began securing the crime a threat. the ground. ensure those rules were applied safely, scene. They tried unsuccessfully to The Colorado chapter of the Ameri- He was being question the victim as to who did the he said. tending to by can Civil Liberties Union welcomed stabbing. the change, saying it brought Denver White said previous training was a young tall The tall young man, who was in line with other departments across not as detailed as what he plans to offer black male. first one the scene, did a good job of the country. officers starting next week. There also was a blonde-haired young controlling the bleeding. When the lady on her cell phone next to the paramedic took the victim away, tall Qusair Mohamedbhai, a lawyer The new guidelines say firing into a scene. He was going to keep going man suddenly sat down and went into representing the family of 17-year-old moving vehicle may have little impact when he saw blood on the victim’s a mini-shock himself. Both the young Jessica Hernandez, who was shot and on stopping it; could put innocent pas- abdomen. The young man was hold- lady and Rodney placed a hand on his killed as she drove a car at police, also sengers at risk; and problems could be ing the victim’s shirt against the left arms and reassured him he did a great praised the new guidelines. increased if the driver is hit and hurt side of the victim. Rodney decided to job and that his actions saved a life and the vehicle is no longer under get involved. The young woman was and that pulled him out his momen- “The Hernandez family commends control. having trouble providing a location… tary meltdown. He then was able to the Denver police for this much- Rodney yelled out “Justin Herman needed policy change,” Mohamedbhai Rogers, president of the Denver provide a statement to the investigat- Police Protective Association, said the Plaza!” The young lady relayed that ing officers. said. “However, the family continues change could put police in danger, information to 911. The 911 dispatcher Rodney informed the officers that to grieve the loss of Jessica and the noting officers have been struck and seem satisfied with the location. he arrived on the scene too late to policy change demonstrates that Jes- killed by drivers. Rodney and the two other citizens provide any useful information about sica’s death was completely unneces- then concentrated on comforting the the perpetrator and that the victim sary and illegal.” “We did zero to work on the old victim. He had been stabbed twice on could only provide him with the in- policy, and because of one shooting The Hernandez shooting prompted his left side and bleeding profusely and formation that he knew the guy that that caused protests we shifted to a small protests in Denver and came at a was crying out for help. The young stabbed him twice on his left side. policy that’s too restrictive,” he said. time of heightened national attention man kept compression on the site of Rodney reported the victim kept going The Albuquerque Police Depart- the wound to keep the victim from into panic mode and wanted to get up, involving police use of force in the ment last year ordered a change in bleeding out. The young woman and but he and the young lady gently held wake of the deaths of Michael Brown Rodney gently kept their hands on the him down and kept telling him that in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner shooting guidelines involving moving victim to reassure him and to keep they were there to help him and to not in New York. vehicles after a Justice Department him from thrashing around and from report found a pattern of excessive move and that help was on the way. Last week, the district attorney de- getting up. The victim was in a state force. The Cleveland Police Depart- Rodney reported that having re- cided no charges would be filed against of extreme shock and kept repeating ceived ALERT training gave him the ment made a similar change in 2013. himself that he did not want to die. two officers in the January shooting confidence to get involved — that he death of the unarmed Hernandez as They asked him his name and he told could make a positive contribution to From The Associated Press via she drove a stolen car toward them in them his name was Oscar and he was the situation. He also reported that The Albany Times Union an alley. 37 years old and that he had been the investigating officer gave him a big The post Rule stops Denver stabbed twice. They kept reassuring smile when he mentioned that he was District Attorney Mitch Morrissey police from shooting at cars unless him that help was on the way. a volunteer for the police department. said the decision was made because driver fires appeared first on Labor the life of an officer was threatened. Relaions Information System.

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Former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney (1979–1997) July 2015 POA Journal Page 27 Long-Term Investing Americans Living to Age 100: Financial Planning Tips to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime By Edwin K. Stephens, and when you would like to begin. that could add up to a lot over time. The Stephens Group 2. Figure out how much money 6. Diversify. A professional will be you’ll need. How do you want to able to steer you in the right direc- Adversity introduces a man to himself. live in your golden years? Have you tion based on your individual situ- — Anonymous had this conversation with your ation and goals. It is wise to get a Victory belongs to the most persevering. spouse? If not, see if your idea of few different savings vehicles and — Napoleon retirement matches his or hers. If it check in regularly to make sure doesn’t, it may be better to have a that a market downturn will not Will traditional financial planning serious conversation sooner rather completely throw off your retire- methods and asset management port- than later to make sure you are ment plans. folios have to be reevaluated in light both on the same page. 7. Automate. Set up as many pay- of people living past age 100? 3. If you already know how you envi- ments as you can on auto pay from Answer: Yes. Money management sion retirement, fantastic. You can your checking account. Doing this skills today are critical due to people start to write out all of your current can prevent that feeling of annoy- living longer lives. expenses, then see if you will have ance you will get from missing a the same expenses later. While you payment just because you were out People Are Living Longer may not have a mortgage payment, of town for a long weekend. These On 6/04/15, Mr. Ric Edelman, your health care costs will likely fees can and do add up. chairman and CEO of Edelman Fi- increase. Once you take the time to 8. Enjoy. If done well, there will be a nancial Services — which has 27,000 list what you will need and want, reward for you at the end of your clients and 41 offices in the United ment planning, retirement planning, this nebulous retirement savings career journey. While everyone’s States said during an Exponential Fi- etc. Society will never have seen that figure starts to become much more goals are different, there is still one nance panel discussion on the future before.” tangible. And, by breaking it down constant: Retirement is there for of the advisory business; “How do I into small, monthly targets, it be- you to enjoy. talk to a client preparing to retire at Seven Retirement Tips comes more manageable as well. 65 using the traditional model and for Financial Security 4. Determine your earning poten- Financial Planning with planning software that only goes On 6/16/15, Mr. Greg Ostrowski, tial. If you have been working in for Reaching Age 100 to age 95?” financial columnist for U.S. News and your field for a while, you prob- Americans are living longer. It is Mr. Edelman noted that the shift World Reports noted that creating ably have a good handle on what important for a person to have a good from a linear to a cyclical lifeline is a plan or system for putting money you will be able to earn for your quality of life. But, that quality of life already starting to be seen: The aver- away can be a lot more straightforward remaining working years. If not, can be compromised if you do out- age American at age 35 has already had and simple than it may seem on the check out websites like PayScale or live your savings and/or investments. eight jobs. Ric Edelman stated, “It’s not surface. the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Therefore, it is important to live in the going to be birth, school, job, retire- 1. Work backward. Author Stephen averages and projections. This can present but it is equally important to ment, death.” Soon individuals will Covey once said, “Begin with the help you adjust your plan, as well have a long-term strategy in order to cycle between work, school, sabbati- end in mind.” Keep in mind that as manage current expenses. prepare for a secure financial future. cals, more schooling and more work people are now living well into It is possible that you may be the one in a cycle that has never before existed. 5. Factor in your savings and spend- their 80s and 90s, so it is not out to live to age 100. Mr. Bill Bachrach, chairman and ing. On the savings side, what have of the realm of possibility that you CEO of financial advisory consultant you already put away? In future will be retired for 25 or even 30 Please go to www.StephensGroup- Bachrach & Associates said, “It’s going years, what can you realistically years. Many people may not realize BayArea.com. For more investment advice to be less about money in the future save? Remember to include how that they will be in spending mode visit Edwin Stephens’s web site at www. and more about the future.” Mr. Ba- this money can grow as well. On (retirement) for even longer than policeone.com/columnists/Edwin-Ste- chrach noted, “How do you sit down the spending side, see whether you they will be in savings mode (work- phens/. Securities transactions through with someone in their 30s or 40s and can compromise or reduce expen- ing career). So, figure out what you McClurg Capital Corporation. Member tell them that they are going to live ditures. If you can reduce spending want your retirement to look like FINRA and SIPC. to 110 or 120 and haven’t prepared by even 5 percent to 10 percent, financially for that?” Ultimately, Mr. Bachrach said, consumers will start going to advisors and saying, “I’ve heard about the “singularity”, and I may have another 40 years when I thought I would have a lot of money and then transfer that wealth to my kids. But if I live another 40 or 50 years, how do I do that?” In essence, human life has reached an inflection point-one that matters a great deal for those planning for retirement. One hundred years ago, the average lifespan was about 42. That has now doubled. People are living longer and trying to stretch their income to make ends meet and stay ahead of inflation, but that is not the inflection point financial advisors are really concerned about-that is just the everyday management of portfolios. The emerging challenge goes way beyond that. Scientists have found the mecha- nisms that govern aging and they are already doing experiments in rats on how to reverse it. These scientists have found species that do not die of old age, such as jellyfish Turritopsis. Mr. Salim Ismail, former innovation director at Yahoo and founding executive chairman of Singularity Univer- sity said, “It’s not an if, it’s a when, and the point in time is in the 15-to 20-year range. In a decade or two, or three, there will be a class of people taking treatments who can live for a long time, and that affects employ- Page 28 POA Journal July 2015 Time for Balance on Police Issues Author’s note: I got frustrated at the work, it takes even the best trained cops. They exist to protect good cops the delivery of police services. Police one-sided national debate about police police officer eight-tenths of a second from bad decision-making by those unions have helped shape policies unions, and wrote an “In My Opinion” to even mentally process what is oc- who judge them. What police unions that provide alternatives to the use of piece to get the other side of the story out. curring. want is that there be a fair process in deadly force, alternatives such as the The New York Times wouldn’t publish In other words, the science tells us place for administering administra- use of crisis intervention strategies my column because they thought it too that a suspect can draw a weapon and tive discipline. They want to see that and the introduction of technologies. responsive to columns they had printed shoot and kill an officer before the there is just cause for discipline, that Some form of civilian oversight now that were critical of police unions. The officer can even draw her weapon. In any penalty is appropriate under the exists in the majority of large cities Washington Post was equally polite in those fractions of a second, we expect circumstances, and that there be a in the country, and all of it has been rejecting me. My third stop was with our officers to take into account vi- neutral third-party to whom an appeal implemented since the advent of col- Cynthia Brown of American Police sual and other perceptions, make an can be made where all of the facts can lective bargaining for police. Beat, who graciously agreed to print assessment of the situation, consider be dispassionately considered. What police unions want is to be the piece. So, here it is, and feel free to alternatives to deadly force, plan some There are over 800,000 police of- involved in the discussion. No better reproduce/circulate it as much as you see sort of response, and put that response ficers in this country. As with any example can be found than in cases fit. — Will Aitchison into motion. population of 800,000, there will where police unions have successfully Police officers today know that inevitably be individuals who will intervened when the Department of By Will Aitchison public scrutiny of deadly force inci- make mistakes on the job, and some Justice has sought changes in police Labor Relations Information System dents is at an all-time high. It’s not who should never have been hired in practices. In every one of those cases, just the ubiquity of video cameras the first place. including such major cities as Los To understand police unions, one and our national tendency to pile on. While the rigorous pre-hire screen- Angeles and Portland, the litigation must first understand what it is like to An officer who uses deadly force faces ing police departments use for ap- ended with police unions voluntarily be a police officer in today’s environ- the possibility of termination from plicants reduces these risks, they agreeing to a consent decree. ment. Most of the time, officers are employment, criminal prosecution, a can never be eliminated. When the None of this is to say that we should handling routine calls or are patrolling Department of Justice investigation, inevitable happens—when an officer not scrutinize the behavior of our our neighborhoods. a civil lawsuit, and the loss of police violates his department’s rules or the police. We must do so, rigorously and But then there are those moments certification. rights of an individual—what police carefully, as an important element of where we ask them to make impossi- Perhaps most importantly, and unions want is a fair process in place a free society. But when we consider bly difficult decisions with impossibly what is driving young men and to judge the officer. fundamental changes in policing, we momentous consequences, and to do women away from careers in policing, Also contrary to the narrative, must take care to involve and not ex- so in fraction of a second. Those deci- is that the degree and pitch of public police unions have not stood as un- clude those who represent the police. sions may have to be made when the judgment of officers has become fe- yielding impediments to reform. In officer is alone, in the middle of the vered beyond rationality. fact, police unions have been part and Copyright © 2015 Labor Relations night, and in a difficult environment. We’ve all become experts on wheth- parcel of some very real changes in Information System, All rights reserved. Is there probable cause to make er an officer’s use of deadly force was an arrest and deprive a citizen of his correct. Never mind that even when liberty? we have full access to the facts, we Measure Would Cut Government What amount of force is necessary choose not to avail ourselves of the in- to stop a suspect who is resisting arrest, formation, and instead do our shout- a suspect who may be much bigger and ing based on inaccurate media reports. Spending On Public Pensions stronger than the officer and who is For example, how many people still winning the fight? believe that Michael Brown was run- From the Eureka Times-Standard the November 2016 ballot. The num- Is the gun that is being quickly ning away from Darren Wilson when By Elliot Spagat, ber of signatures — based on turnout raised to point at the officer a real fire- he was shot despite the fact that the Associated Press, June 4, 2015 in the last statewide election in 2014 arm or just a very, very good replica? Department of Justice concluded that Forwarded to the Journal — is a relatively low threshold and is We also ask our officers to make the forensic evidence proves precisely by Martin Halloran expected to produce a crowded ballot these judgments in the most highly- the opposite? topped by the U.S. presidential race. armed society in the world. Conserva- It is against that backdrop that an SAN DIEGO (AP) — A proposed bal- Reed’s last attempt to cut pensions tive estimates are that there are more inaccurate narrative has been circu- lot measure unveiled Thursday would through a statewide vote in 2014 than 300 million privately-owned lating in some quarters about police aim to reduce government pension fizzled when a state court rejected his guns in the United States, a figure that unions. The narrative poses police spending for state and local employees challenge to the attorney general’s has not only doubled since 1968 but unions as recalcitrant Luddites, blind- in the nation’s most populous state description of the measure. Reed con- which is rising by at least 10 million ly resisting reform and making sure by requiring voters to approve new tended that Harris’ language cast the guns per year. Our gun homicide rate that even the worst cops are forever benefits. measure in a negative light and ham- is by far the highest in the developed employed. Former San Diego Councilman Carl pered his ability to collect signatures. world. If our police officers want to go In fact, police unions exist for two DeMaio and former San Jose Mayor The former mayor dropped his bid home at night, they need to take seri- basic reasons: to negotiate better wages Chuck Reed will try to tap the same after the legal setback. ously the possibility that any suspect and benefits for their members, and to sense of unease that led voters in those Unions have battled repeatedly is armed. insist that police disciplinary processes cities to approve pension-cutting plans with DeMaio, a Republican who lost We also know much more now be fair. There’s nothing antithetical in 2012. Their measure would apply bids for San Diego mayor in 2012 and about the science of officer-involved about either of these to good govern- to state, county and city employees Congress in 2014, and Reed, a Demo- shootings. It takes an individual six- ment. In fact, both should be essential throughout California, as well as pub- crat who was forced from office last tenths of a second to raise and fire a aspects of good government. lic schools and universities and other year by term limits. gun. Because of the ways our bodies Contrary to the narrative, police local boards and agencies. “This is yet another destined-to-fail unions don’t exist to protect bad The campaign could become the attempt to eliminate the retirement se- latest high-profile showdown over curity of teachers, firefighters, school taxpayer-funded retirement funds. bus drivers and other public employ- Supporters say pension liabilities will ees they have earned and agreed to in keep libraries closed, leave potholes good faith at the bargaining table,” Venice Gourmet unfilled and deprive residents of key said Dave Low, chairman of Califor- public services. Opponents say the nians for Retirement Security, a group Delicatessen & Pizzeria cost-cutting measures deprive workers that says it represents 1.6 million pub- of rights gained at the bargaining table lic employees and retirees. Serving Sausalito Since 1969 and make crucial jobs less attractive to DeMaio said organizers plan to col- potential recruits. lect between 650,000 and 750,000 sig- Sandwiches are our signature item and we’ll serve you the best you’ve The proposal would require voters natures and raise $2.5 million to $3.5 ever had! Join us at our sidewalk cafe tables, or take your order to go to approve defined benefits for new million for the signature-gathering so you can get out and enjoy the beauty of Sausalito. Try one of our hires and pension increases for exist- drive. DeMaio declined to say how ing workers. Voters also would have much money has been committed. specialties or create your own, either way we’re pleased to make you to green-light a government that pays Pension obligations figured promi- exactly what your heart desires. Our pizza dough is made fresh daily. more than half of pension contribu- nently in settlement negotiations over tions for new hires. the city of Stockton, which in 2012 “We’re not making the decision became the nation’s largest city to seek 625 Bridgeway Ave. • Sausalito, CA 94965 on what type of plan will be imple- bankruptcy protection until Detroit mented,” said DeMaio, now a San Di- replaced it. In the end, pensions in 415.332.3544 (deli) • 415.332.4418 (pizza) ego radio host. “We’re simply saying, Stockton were untouched. going forward, voters will have a seat The California effort comes as Il- at the table.” linois lawmakers grapple with how Open Seven Days a Week Attorney General Kamala Harris to fix that state’s worst-in-the-nation must craft a title and short summary public-pension shortfall. The Illinois www.VeniceGourmet.com before backers can begin collecting Supreme Court ruled last month that a 585,407 voter signatures to qualify for 2013 law to fix it was unconstitutional. July 2015 POA Journal Page 29 Following the sophisticated prison escape in Upstate New York, local prisons and jails are under heightened awareness for similar plots. Body Cam Videos A Social Media Boon OSSINING, NY — When Ossining Commenters praised the department police were called after a snake slith- for both its sense of humor and its of- ered under a resident’s stove early last ficers’ response. week they responded and released the “For a long time there’s been a di- creature into a local park. vide between the public and the police In doing so, they also collected in the sense they don’t always know body camera footage that they later what we do,” Sylvester said. “Tensions edited together and uploaded to You- being what they are all over the coun- Tube. try, this is a fantastic opportunity for The resulting video — done with a people to get an eye on what police dash of movie trailer hype and in the are doing.” spirit of a ‘Cops’ episode — has become Sylvester did note that police do part of an unanticipated side benefit not often respond to calls for snakes of the push to outfit officers with the or other animals — a particularly video devices. Adding social media outdoorsy officer captured the snake into the mix, as the Ossining police footage. are doing, creates a whole new way And not all of its video postings are for police to reach out to the public. as light-hearted. “The truth is it’s really a two-way More harrowing footage was cap- street,” said Ossining police Lt. Kevin tured by officers’ body cameras in Sylvester. “These camera are great for late January. A department video, also holding cops accountable, but they’re uploaded to YouTube, shows Officers also great for showing what the cops Javier DeJesus and Pasquale Santucci, do.” along with Paramedic Catherine Ossining police have been wearing Steger, carrying several unconscious body cameras in some capacity for people out of a home with dangerous more than a year. Other departments levels of carbon monoxide poisoning. in the area are also getting on board: The department’s active social White Plains is in the process of outfit- media presence has included archival ting all of its uniformed officers with video from the 1941 funeral of Of- body cameras, following a 10-month ficer James Fagan, who was killed in pilot program to test the devices, duty, and alerts about bear sightings and Westchester County police are and closed roads. They’re also teasing conducting their own pilot program viewers about a special post planned this year. for July 1, though Sylvester was coy on So far, however, the Ossining de- what that would be. partment’s use of its body cam footage Social media gives residents “a bet- has stood out. Its 1:37-long video of ter insight into what (officers) do, it the black rat snake has been viewed makes our cops a little more personal, over 2,000 times since being uploaded it gives people a chance to know their on May 27, garnering 21 ‘likes’ and six police officers and their town,” Syl- comments in the process, including vester said. “It sort of breaks down New Gun Blamed For Rise In one commending officers for not get- barriers and that’s really what we’re ting “rattled.” excited about. On Facebook, where the Ossin- LA County Deputy Shootings ing Police Department maintains a From Lohud.com regularly updated presence, the video The post Body Cam Videos A Social had been liked 131 times and shared Media Boon appeared first on Labor LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number correlation, no doubt about it.” 29 times as of Thursday afternoon. Relations Information System. of accidental shootings by Los Angeles About half of sworn personnel now County sheriff’s deputies has more use the Smith & Wesson. than doubled in two years as the de- Chicago Police Union Fights partment switches to a new handgun. So far, there have been seven accidents this year, and five have involved There were 12 accidental discharges Policy Banning Visible Tattoos the new gun. Reuters By Mary Wisniewski Chicago’s new policy requires tat- of weapons in 2012 and 30 last year toos to be hidden with long sleeves, — most of which involved the new Officials said they expect the num- CHICAGO (Reuters) - The union long pants, skin-tone colored bandages gun, the Los Angeles Times reported ber of accidental firings to fall off as representing Chicago police officers or cover-up tape. deputies become used to the weapon. is fighting a new uniform policy that (http://lat.ms/1TkMK4O). Chicago Police said on its website The department also has imposed requires officers with visible tattoos to In October, a deputy tripped over a extra training requirements. cover them up, a union official said. that its uniform directive, which stroller and fired a bullet through the also bans baseball-style caps, satisfies The switch was prompted, in part, The directive comes just as the wall of a house in Huntington Park. a standard from the Virginia-based by the threat of a lawsuit by women nation’s third-largest city begins to Last November, a deputy in Lancaster Commission on Accreditation for who had failed the Sheriff’s Academy, swelter under high heat and humid- shot himself in the thigh while pull- Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). the Times said. ity, and the Fraternal Order of Police ing his gun. In December, a deputy has filed an unfair labor practice Chicago has signed up for CALEA ac- in Compton accidentally pulled the Because of its easier pull, the Smith complaint with the Illinois Labor creditation. trigger on his gun as he approached & Wesson is easier to shoot accurately Relations Board, said FOP President CALEA regional program man- a suspected stolen car and a bullet and its hand grip comes in three sizes, Dean Angelo. ager Mark Mosier said the agency says hit the door. Nobody was in the car, making it easier to use for people with Angelo said that the union thinks nothing specific about tattoos. How- however. small hands. this that should have been part of the ever, Mosier said body art has become a growing issue for law enforcement With the advent of the new weapon, bargaining process, since it’s a major The inspector general of the Sher- agencies. deputies are obtaining better scores at change. The union hopes to get a iff’s Department is investigating the Both the New York City and the the firing range and more recruits are temporary restraining order to stay increase in accidental firings. But Los Angeles police departments have passing the firearms test. The percent- implementation. sheriff’s officials attribute the increase tattoo cover-up policies. New York’s age of women recruits who failed that “We have some big, big lads out to the learning curve for the new policy only applies to officers hired test has fallen from 6.4 percent to less there and now they’re going to be re- weapon, the Smith & Wesson M&P9. on or after Jan. 1, 2007, said Officer than 1 percent, the Times said. quired to have long sleeves, buttoned The semi-automatic gun is made up, in 90-degree weather in Chicago,” George Tsourovakas. The Los Angeles Police Depart- from a lightweight polymer, doesn’t said Angelo, who said the union has Angelo wondered why Chicago ment has used a similar gun, a Glock, have a safety lever and requires less been getting calls from officers non- doesn’t exempt those already hired. He since 2005. It recently began issuing noted that many officers have religious pressure to pull the trigger than the stop since the change was announced. M&Ps, said Lt. Dana Berns, who heads or memorial tattoos, honoring a fam- Beretta 92F, a heavier gun the depart- The popular police blog, “Second the firearms and tactics section. No City Cop” joked about how the admin- ily member or service in the military. ment has used for two decades. problems are expected because of the istration was apparently responding “We don’t believe it impedes in any “The vast majority were people similarities of the weapons, he said. to high crime – 12 fatally shot over way their professionalism or the ability trained on the Beretta,” Assistant Memorial Day weekend – with a new to communicate with members of the Sheriff Todd Rogers said. “There is a Associated Press uniform order. community,” Angelo said. Page 30 POA Journal July 2015

6th Annual Treasure Island STREND Fitness Challenge and Fundraiser for Wounded Warrior Project July 25th, 2015 Join us on Treasure Island and test your fitness while directly supporting theWounded Warrior Project with this unique STRength and ENDurance event known as STREND. The STREND event has been around since 1992 and was created by Ed Bugarin, an operator with the elite counter-terrorist unit Delta Force. 5 upper body disciplines (Bench press, Wide grip pull-ups, Military shoulder press, Close grip chins, and Bar dips and a 3 mile run for time make up this Fitness event. Each discipline is completed for max reps and the weight you lift is based on your bodyweight or a percentage of your bodyweight. You have 3 minutes per discipline to complete your max reps and rest before the next discipline starts. The start of each 3 minute period will be marked by a loud horn. There is no stopping or racking of the weight during your lifts. You are doing one set to failure on all of the disciplines. After completing your final upper body discipline (Bar dips) you’ll start the run on the next 3 minute signal. Your run time (converted to a decimal) will be divided into your total reps to create a ranking known as a STREND factor. Example: 100 reps divided by 20:30 (20.5) = 4.878 STREND factor. Please review rules and description of events at www.strend.com/description.html Please review standards and weight guidelines per division at http://www.strend.com/divisions.html Grip Width- 83% of Elbow to Elbow width measured behind back. This grip will be used on Bench press, Pull ups and Shoulder press. Close grip chins and dips are not regulated by grip width, but do have maximum and minimum allowable areas for adjustment. http://www.strend.com/grip.html Event details and schedule STREND T-shirt included with entry. Guaranteed prior to June 8th. All but a few dollars of your registration fee goes directly to Wounded Warriors. About 95%. Parking: Free at YMCA Registration/weigh-in and grip width measurements will start at 8 am and the event will start at 9 am. Competitor roster will be determined on first come basis. Bodyweight is truncated. 182 lb individual male would use 180 lbs on Bench press and 90lbs on Shoulder press. Both athletes and volunteers can register for the event at active.com. The run course is a flat fast, 3 loop counter-clockwise direction route with each loop being approximately 1 mile. AGE divisions: Open 29 and under, 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ There are divisions for Men and Women as well. Please make time to stick around for award ceremony and lunch! Please contact Mark Lundin (Co. F (ret.) at [email protected] if you have any questions. July 2015 POA Journal Page 31

PAL Corner It’s July and things are heating up at SFPAL with baseball, football, conditioning and the Sandlot Programs all in full swing! But, first, we’d like to welcome Of- ficer Michael Costello who has moved from the Ingleside Station (Company for local kids. H) to assume the duties of the PAL The SFPAL Seahawks, the Pop War- Coordinator. Officer Costello will be ner Football program is also gearing up based at the Academy and everyone at for games this fall with preparation for SFPAL is excitedly looking to his lead- the 2015 season already in the works. ership helping to guide the program’s The Board of Directors would also future. We would also like to thank like to thank everyone for the great Officer Edie Lewis for her invaluable turnout and support at last month’s service to PAL and she has our deep- “Dream Big for Kids” fundraiser, a est gratitude for her selfless dedication great time was had by all in atten- and contributions on behalf of The dance. City, the Department and our youth. The 2015 SFPAL Golf Tournament Support the SF PAL SFPAL, in partnership with the held recently at TPC Harding Park World Champion San Francisco Gi- was also a great success with divots Visit this informative web site: ants, has gotten underway with an- and mulligans flying everywhere and other season of Junior Giants Baseball! happy duffers enjoying quite a day! www.sfpal.org This wonderful, free program offers Thanks to everyone for your partici- on-field instruction in baseball funda- pation and support. Already looking mentals and is a super summer activity forward to hitting the links next year! Page 32 POA Journal July 2015

in the 7th inning with Ingleside at bat top of the 7th. It was the bottom of the with bases loaded and only 1 out. Ger- 7th with the Diablos still down 11-6. Nick’s Notes ald Thompson hit a grounder to 2nd They started to put a rally together By Nick Shihadeh, baseman Aaron Fischer who threw to and quickly scored to make it 11-8 — it Journal Sports Editor shortstop Ray Biagini at 2nd base for should’ve been 2 runners on with only an out. Biagini never had a chance to one out but a base running mistake Department Softball Wrap Up complete the double play as runner was made, and thus came the second Brian Hopkins just kind’ve got in out of the inning when a Mission run- HECK IT OUT: The The SF Biagini’s way and did a half hearted ner was thrown out trying to advance Police Softball League season bear hug on him. Umpire Will “Billy to 3rd base. The next batter would pop Cended on Wednesday May 27th Back Pack” Palladino was one of the up for the last out of the game, and and Thursday May 28th when the A, B, umpires working the game. He imme- the championship belonged to the and C Divison Championship Games diately called interference on Hopkins Bayview Pit bulls who were no longer took place. On that Wed., both the B leading to the third out of the inning the “bridesmaids” but were rather the and C games were played at Jackson and end of the game. “brides” this season. Playground in Potrero Hill. The C As Park/Taraval started celebrating Congrats goes to coach Erick Division final featured the Airport their championship victory, Ingleside Solares along with Kevin Daniele, Checkers vs the Bayview Housing Colt such as Chris Dunn, Al Mora, Tracy players started arguing with Palladino. Shyrlie Hawes, Rick Yick, Justin Erb, 45s on Field #2. It went back and forth McCray, Ramon Reynoso, and Chris Mike Tursi was also umpiring the Jesse Montero, Dave Johnson, Bryan in an exciting contest that found both Giles. Fine work by both teams. game and he supported Palladino’s de- Zahn, Jason Kirchner, Nick Shiha- teams tied at 12-12 going into the 7th The B Division championship final cision. There was still more complain- deh, Tom Guerrero, and of course inning. The Checkers would score 5 at Field #1 had the Park/Taraval combo ing going on, so both umpires went to Steve “Yeh, Yeh, Yeh” Coleman. runs in the top of the 7th and were team going against Ingleside Station. It confer with Softball Commish Kevin The Mission Diablos should also be able to shut out the Colt 45s in the would be a tough road ahead for Park/ Worrell who was near by for the final proud of their season with the likes of bottom of the 7th to seal the victory. Taraval as they would have to beat say. Worrell backed his umpires’ call Glenn Ortega, Glen Wilson, Dennis The checkers had retired veterans Ingleside twice to claim the champi- and that was that. Park/Taraval con- “Doc” O’Connor, Nick Buckley, Dan such as Nick Allen, Bob Chapman, onship. Well, they won the first game tinued to celebrate and Ingleside con- Burns, Marco Garcia, Pat Cummins, and Bob Ford on the club who comple- easily by a score of 13-6 but knew they tinued to be upset by the outcome of Niko Hawes, Justin Rice, and Brent mented well with seasoned vets such would still have their hands full trying the game. Shawn Phillips was heard Sullivan. According to Worrell, he as Mike Etcheverry, Gerry Ng, and to beat Ingleside again. saying that “this championship should considered the Diablos as one of the Tim Hallisy. Bayview Housing did Both teams found themselves in a have an asterisk placed along side of best teams he’s ever seen “on paper” well in their inaugural season to make tight contest in this next game, with it;” and, others just grumbled about as there are many former college base- it to this game, and they had players Park/Taraval holding onto a 7-6 lead the whole thing as they walked away. ball players on that squad. He next Both teams had good seasons and said, “the Pit Bulls may not have the should be congratulated. In addition best players, but as a team they really to Biagini and Fischer, other players pulled together.” for Park/Taraval included Eric Letsch, As far as later that night at the Letter to Sports Editor Bud Clinton, Ed Hunt and Andre softball banquet(held at The Italian/ Hi Nick, Directly after the relay I ran the Taylor. In addition to Thompson, Hop- American Club on Russia St. in The I hope all is well with you and 400m dash. Mike ran the 100m kins and Phillips, Ingleside also had City), large team trophies were given the family. Mike Simmons and I Dash. I competed in the Long Jump, players such as Dave Maron Sr., Mike to the first and second place teams competed in the USPF Games earlier I threw the Javelin, and I competed “Bugsy” Moran, Tony Carrasco, and in each division; also, snazzy orange then we usually do. This year Track in the Triple Jump competition. Mike Uwem Obot on the club. Unfortu- “SF Espinoza” ball caps were given & Field was scheduled for the be- ran the 200m Dash nately Ingleside’s displeasure with the individually to the champs of each ginning of the games on May 31st. We then closed the Track & Field outcome of that day carried onto their division. There wasn›t a large turn-out of competition with the 4X1600m Relay. attendance(or lack of) to the softball As far as memorial awards that are competitors this year, because some Mike and I were blessed to be able to banquet the next evening. As usual, given out after every season, Glenn departments are only planning to go compete. Mike captured 4 GOLD Med- Ingleside players had a poor showing Ortega won the Mike O’Brien Award to the World Police & Fire Games in als in his events. I won 5 gold medals at the banquet with only 3 players at- for longevity and always contributing Fairfax Va. at the end of this month. and 1 silver medal in the 400m dash. tending. Oh well, the rest of the league to the league in one way or another. This year we did a pretty good Using the same members in the is used to this (as well as frustrated Eric Letsch won the Brian Olcomendy job of representing the SFPD on the 4x100m,4x400m relays we won GOLD past and present commissioners); so, Manager of the Year Award for holding track. In the past years track and MEDALS BEATING YOUNGER TEAMS those that didn’t show up weren’t things together for the Park/Taraval field competition lasts for two days. IN EACH RACE, GOD BLESS US ALL missed at all. squad and of course for winning the This year all events were on one day. AND KEEP US SAFE HEALTHY AND The A Division championship game B Division championship. Dennis A little rough on the old bones for HAPPY, AND ON TO THE WORLD was played on Thursday at Silver Ter- O’Connor won the coveted Isaac some. We started our day with the GAMES race and would be between the Bay- Espinoza MVP Award for having an 4X100m Relay: Mike, Me, Donald Ed Marchand, view Pit Bulls and the Mission Diablos. outstanding season at the plate and in Scott(Alameda County S.D.), and Jim Taraval Station These two teams are very familiar with the field, whileAJ Holder was winner Wiley(Chamblee P.D.Chamblee, Ga.) each other, as they have played in the of the Layne Amiot Most Inspirational championship the last four years with Award for his contributions to the Ten- Mission winning all of them. Bayview derloin Rats during the season. would again try to get the “monkey off One disappointing thing I heard their back” and somehow defeat the about the banquet is that the Northern Diablos. Also, they were the runner- Bulldogs had only one player show-up ups in last year’s Isaac Espinoza Memo- that night. It›s too bad that a station rial Softball Tournament and didn’t that once boasted three softball clubs want to play “second fiddle” again. and always represented well at the One consolation for the Pit Bulls was softball banquet over their many that they needed to be beaten twice to years is reduced to this embarrassing lose the championship that day; but, observation. I do not know what else they wanted to get it over with and not to say about that. even lose the first game. Otherwise, kudos goes to Kevin This first game went back and forth Worrell for running a fun competitive with Bayview holding onto a 7-6 lead league for many department members in the top of the 6th. They were able to participate in; and, I know Kevin in to score 4 runs that inning and take an turn wants to thank all the players as 11-6 lead into the bottom of the 6th. well as the POA for always supporting Mission was held scoreless in that at the league. That’s all for now..stay well bat and the same for Bayview in the and safe, and so See Ya next month.... Left to right: Donald Scott, Jim Wiley, Mike Simmons, and Ed Marchand July 2015 POA Journal Page 33 Department Softball Wrap Up

The Airport Checkers: C Division Champs

Bayview Pit Bulls: A Division Champs!

The Bayview Housing Colt 45s: C Division 2nd Place

The Mission Diablos: A Division 2nd Place

Kevin Worrell (on right) congratulates Dennis “Doc” O’Connor on his MVP Award.

Southern Station: A Division 3rd Place

Bayview Pit Bulls (Erick Solares and company) at the banquet with their trophy.

Park/Taraval Softball Team: B Division Champs

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By Ray Padmore Suhr then welcomed and thanked everyone for their participation, accepted a sponsorship check from the San Francisco Police Credit Union (annual support- When we were needed we were there….members of the San Francisco ers of the SFPD Torch Run), on behalf of Special Olympics Northern California, Police Department once again demonstrated their resilience, teamwork, and lit the torch and we were on our way. sportsmanship. On Monday, June 22nd, amongst the hustle of the shoppers Through our collective efforts we have impacted the lives of over 17,000 and tourist at Union Square, emerged a few officers, poised to represent their athletes with intellectual disabilities, who will be able to participate in 180 District Stations, the Police Academy and our Department in the Annual Law competitions throughout the year in 12 Olympic type sports, all at no cost. Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics. Many thanks to The San Francisco Police Credit Union, San Francisco Po- The event began with John Sasaki, Channel 2 news reporter, welcoming the lice Foundation, Sports Basement, and our own San Francisco Police Officers over 150 runners to our annual Torch Run. He then introduced Briana Oakley Association for their sponsorship. Lastly, a special thank you goes out to Ted’s (Daughter of Inspector Nelly Gordon) who sang the National Anthem. Chief Market and Deli for a great lunch. PHOTOS BY LYNN PAI

Calling SFPD (and other interested) Cyclists Join Me For a Coastal Bike Tour! San Francisco (Lake Merced) to San Luis Obispo Saturday Sept 12, 2015 - Friday Sept 18, 2015 By Dave Brandt, Honda Unit This will be a self supported bike trip down the coast, meaning you carry the equipment you need (to include: tent, sleeping bag, clothes etc.). The pace will be on your own. I would suggest groups of two and to ride a well-tuned bike with quality tires, i.e. not skinny race tires.

Day 1, Lake Merced to KOA Santa Cruz North Day 7: San Simeon State Beach to Amtrak (2001 Rossi Rd, Pescadero) 50.0 miles 2850’ elevation gain (1011 Railroad Ave, San Luis Obispo) 41.8 miles 1960’ elevation gain Day 2: KOA Santa Cruz North to KOA Santa Cruz South Option 2 (part 2): Morro Bay State Beach to Amtrak 14.5 miles (Watsonvile) 43 miles 1643’ elevation gain Day 3: KOA Santa Cruz South to Carmel Inn Amtrak Coast Starlight: 42.5 miles 2110’ elevation gain Departs: 3:35 pm. Arrives: San Jose 8:11 pm Day 4: Carmel Inn to Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park Bikes ship for $15 with you+ a 27 miles 1758’ elevation gain $15 shipping box Day 5: Pfeiffer-Big Sur State Park to Kirk Creek Campground (No Showers) 28.4 miles 4172’ elevation gain If interested contact Dave Brandt, Honda Unit Day 6: Kirk Creek Campground to San Simeon State Beach (415) 699-0976. 41.3 miles 4384’ elevation gain Option 2 (Part 1): Kirk Creek Campground to Morro Bay State Please let me know if interested Park (very little elevation gain between San Simeon State Beach to help determine camp and Morro Bay) 65.2 miles reservation size. Page 36 POA Journal July 2015 Crisis Intervention Team 1st Annual Award Recognition Ceremony By Lt. Mario Molina ficers. The goal of CIT is to train and OIC/CIT Coordinator deploy officers with the skills neces- Behavioral Science Unit sary to effectively address crisis situations in the field. The San Francisco The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Police Department currently has 344 Working Group is proud to announce CIT trained officers. that the first CIT Awards Ceremony The training is designed to teach were held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at officers how to de-escalate incidents 2PM the Scottish Rite Masonic Center involving individuals in mental health Auditorium, 2850 19th Avenue, San crisis (when time, officer safety, and Francisco. The awards ceremony rec- terrain allow). The CIT curriculum ognized CIT-trained SFPD officers who addresses the following topics: Men- Left to Right: Officer Martin Covarrubias, (Co. B) Sgt. Stephanie Long, (BSU) Sgt. have expertly used communications tal Health Disorders, Medical Issues, Martha Juarez, (Co. D) Off. Jennifer Foxworth, (Co. A) Off. Enrique Alejandrino, and de-escalation skills to safely and Psychotropic Drugs and Side Effects, (Co. B) Off. Joann Walker (Co. E) Ms. Catherine Luedtke (on behalf of her husband effectively resolve six incidents involv- Juvenile Mental Health, Geriatric Herman “George” Luedtke*), Off. John Cathey (Academy), Chief Greg Suhr. ing individuals in mental health crisis. Mental Health, Family Perspective *Off. Herman “George” Luedtke was in Military training, so his wife Catherine Chief Greg Suhr opened the ceremony, by the National Alliance of Mentally received the award on his behalf. and Major Sam Cochran, co-founder Ill, Suicide and Suicide Intervention, of the CIT program nationally and a Dual Diagnosis, Vicarious Trauma retired member of the Memphis Police and Conflict Resolution, Suicide by Department was the keynote speaker. Cop, PTSD Signs and Symptoms, Vet- The CIT Working Group is a part- eran Encounters and Interactions, and nership between community mem- Homeless Outreach. The CIT Program bers, mental health advocates, health is supported through the Police Com- service providers, and police officers mission, officers of the SFPD, mental working together to provide cutting- health advocates, health service pro- edge training for law enforcement of- viders, and community members. Please join us to learn more about the CIT Program and to honor the outstanding efforts of our officers who have used their training to de-escalate crisis situations and create peaceful From left to right: Representative Gerald Lyons (Co C), President Martin Hal- resolutions. We will also recognize loran, Representative Matthew Lobre (Co E). individuals who have been paramount to the foundation and implementation Members of the SFPOA Board of Directors attended the annual A. Philip of the CIT program. Randolph Institute Awards Dinner at the Marriott Hotel on Friday June More News at www.sf-police.org/ 19th. A. Philip Randolph was a civil rights leader and a pioneer in labor rights for African Americans. The SFPOA was a major sponsor at this event. Chief Greg Suhr and Off. Mari Noguchi index. (Co. J)

Mark your calendars and join us and the World Champion San Francisco Giants Tuesday Night, July 28, 2015 12th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at ATT Park Giants vs. the Milwaukee Brewers There will be a Pre-game Home Plate Memorial Tribute to Northern California Police Officers who have died in the line of duty with a flyover by Law Enforcement Air Units. TICKETS can be purchased directly from the POA Office located at 800 Bryant St., 2nd floor, SF 94103 415.861.5060 via the web @ www.sfgiants.com/specialevents • via telephone for groups 25 or more call (415) 972-2298 Please mention you are part of the Law Enforcement Group For additional information contact Bob Guinan at [email protected].

Prices range from $26 to $38 depending on location. All the tickets are located on the View level. The $38 tickets are located between 1st and 3rd base. The $26 ticket are located in the outfield. Location, location, location determines the price and include a Giants Souvenir and the Tailgate Party.

Seats are located on the view level starting behind home plate and include a Giants Scarf giveaway and a hosted Tailgate Party at the Mariposa Yacht Club @ 3 pm

Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the California Peace Officers Memorial and the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund Purchase tickets early for the best seat location !