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VOLUME 44, NUMBER 9 SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 2012 www.sfpoa.org

President’s Message Supervisor Eric Mar Disrespects Slain Police Sergeant By Gary Delagnes, what they saw as “racial oppression” Washington were also present that SFPOA President was to kill as many authority figures fateful evening and had varying roles as possible. Of course then as now, the in the attack. These pillars of society In the summer of 1971, Sergeant most accessible authority figures in had committed or conspired to com- John V. Young was senselessly gunned our society happened to be uniformed mit hundreds of felonies in the San down at the public service counter in- police officers. We became their prey! Francisco Bay Area during that time, side of the Ingleside Police Station. The For many years it was believed in including the attempted murder of murderers were members of a group of law enforcement circles that the actual seven other police officers. Among career criminals, most of whom had triggermen in the Ingleside attack were those attacks was the August 28, 1971 ties to the Black Panther Party and/ Herman Bell and Anthony Bottom. attempted ambush of our own Ser- or the Black Liberation Army. During It was also common knowledge that geant George Kowalski, now retired. the late 60s and early 70s, these two Richard Brown, Ray Boudreaux, Henry The crime spree also included the groups believed the best way to fight Jones, Francisco Torres, and Albert bombing of St. Brendan’s Church on October 22, 1970, and the attempted bombing of Mission Police Station on March 30, 1971. Their other crimes Vote for Brian Stansbury for ranged from armed robbery to aggra- vated assault, all within the city limits of San Francisco. Retirement Board In addition, Herman Bell and An- thony Bottom were both given life I am a life-time member of RECCSF and a nearly forty year advocate for have been passed to forgive former sentences following convictions for injured/disabled city employees. As a writer, I have authored articles on police officer and member of the Board the murders of two New York Police all aspects of our Retirement System. I have attended Retirement Board of Supervisors Dan White if he had Officers, Waverly Jones and Joseph lived, for the murder of Harvey Milk meetings through the tenures of executive directors Dan Mattrocce, Piagentini on May 21, 1971. The gun and George Moscone because he was Granville DeMerritt, Clare Murphy , Gary Amelio, and now Jay Huish. that killed those officers was recovered too old? I am enthusiastically supporting and endorsing Brian Stansbury for the from them when they attempted to kill I highly doubt it, nor should it ever position of Retirement Board commissioner. Brian has the experience Sergeant George Kowalski just three happen! necessary to most successfully serve and has both the motivation and months later. It was an unbelievable act of hypoc- energy to serve with distinction. When sufficient evidence was fi- risy and political grandstanding, and nally collected some 36 years later, • Brian’s father, a retired Stockton police officer, has, due to that city’s showed an almost incomprehensible these domestic terrorists were finally bankruptcy, lost his family’s health care benefits and is in jeopardy lack of empathy and respect for San charged with the murder of Sgt. John of having his retirement benefits significantly diminished. This event Francisco police officers in general, V. Young. Unbelievably, an outpour- has been a driving force in Brian’s decision to seek a position on the and the family and friends of Sgt. John ing of support came forward for these Retirement Board. Brian has pledged to use the utmost of his abilities Young in particular. so-called “San Francisco Eight.” The and experience to see that what happened to his father never happens On the day of that resolution — theory was that they were now old to a CCSF retiree; June 9, 2009 — I made a vow that as men and whatever crimes they may long as I was president of the SFPOA, • Brian has investment experience in the private sector — he worked have committed should be forgiven and as long as I was a San Francisco at Lockheed Martin in strategic planning and there helped shape a after so many years. It was truly a police officer, I would do everything multi-billion dollar investment strategy; he was recruited to work for black eye, even for San Francisco, to in my power to see Eric Mar removed Merrill Lynch, one of the world’s largest investment banking institu- somehow lionize and forgive cold- from the Board of Supervisors. I also tions, where he made critical investment decisions involving billions blooded killers. knew that I would not receive the help of dollars; To add insult to injury, and in of other members of the Board of Su- an incredible show of disrespect for • Brian’s investment experience shows that he is more than capable of pervisors who do not have the spine to every San Francisco Police Officer, a making critical decisions as a Retirement Board commissioner charged join us in this fight. I have asked past newly elected member of the Board with overseeing our $15.4 billion trust fund; and present members of the board to of Supervisors, Eric Mar, proposed a help and they refused. This is my last • Brian well knows the importance of the basic and supplemental cost-of- resolution (co-authored by Chris Daly, shot at this guy and I’m not letting go living adjustments (cola) which allow CCSF retirees to maintain their Ross Mirkirimi, and Sophie Maxwell) until I have succeeded or failed one purchasing power. Retirement Board commissioners make investment asking that charges be dropped against last time. decisions which directly effect the ability of the Retirement System to the seven surviving members of the Eric Mar is up for re-election on No- pay the supplemental cola. The trust fund must produce excess earn- “SF-8”. vember 6, 2012. We have a candidate ings (over 7.5%) and now, under Proposition C, be 100% market-value Never mind the fact that two of in District 1 who can defeat him by funded. This is where Brian can truly, given his broad-based invest- these low life’s already sat in prison the name of David Lee. We owe it to ment experience, achieve and perform on behalf of CCSF retirees. At for the aforementioned murder of two the family of John Young and every its peak, the Retirement System trust fund had a value of $17.4 billion. New York Police Officers; never mind San Francisco police officer, past and that this group of losers attempted or Brian knows that his job, as commissioner, is to build the trust fund present, to avenge the outrageous ac- conspired to kill seven other police of- without taking unnecessary market risk. tion taken by Eric Mar and his idiotic ficers along the way; never mind that, • Brain is a police officer, now in his fifth year of service, currently as- cohorts three years ago. We can walk old or not, they are common thugs, signed to Richmond Station. His duty is to “protect and serve.” Like his precincts and drop literature in the not martyrs. Richmond District as a way of saying father, he considers this a sacred duty. He has pledged, when elected, Do you think these idiots would to Sgt. Young that you are not forgot- to “serve and protect” the CCSF Retirement System. have proposed the same legislation ten. Details will be forthcoming on I urge you to cast your ballot for Brian Stansbury. protecting Nazi war criminals from how you can help so please try to give Mike Hebel Jewish Nazi hunters because they were a couple of hours back to honor the too old? No way. Nor should they! Attorney, Certified Financial Planner, POA Welfare Officer memory of Sgt. John V. Young. Do you think this legislation would Page 2 POA Journal September 2012 Minutes of the August 16, 2012 SFPOA Board Meeting* 1. Sgt. at Arms Valdez called the ■ Up for discussion; ■ Discussion of revising Union 11. New Business: meeting to order at approximately • DA Investigators possibly By-Laws for number of Reps due to ■ Discussion of cancelation of 1202 hours. joining the POA the restructuring of the department overtime for the America’s Cup 2. Sgt. at Arms Valdez led the mem- • Other associates similar to (Personnel at each unit). and the detailing of on duty bers in the Pledge of Allegiance. the DA Investigators to ■ Discussion regarding upcoming personnel to the event. explore joining the POA. ■ Rep Russ Gordon to form a com- 3. Secretary Montoya conducted roll Rep vacancies and Executive Board. ■ Lawsuit against Prop C by retired mittee to research the detailing call. Members interested should voice their SFPD members continues. interest. of Officers to events and possibly 4. Approval of the July, 2012 Min- • Firefighter Retirees involved affecting District Stations. utes. Motion by Secretary Ser- 8. Lou Barberini addressed the Board in the suit. 12. Meeting adjourned at 1413 hours. rano and seconded by Breen. regarding his candidacy for the • The suit is over a Cost of Respectfully Submitted, Minutes were approved with the Retirement Board. Living Adjustment (COLA) Tony Montoya correction: Rep. Ray Allen was ex- ■ Retracted his application as he • Active members would be Secretary cused from July meeting. dramatically affected if the discovered Brian Stansberry was running for the position. 5. Devin Madsen (daughter of Rep suit was in favor of the * These minutes will not be adopted Madsen) was presented with a retirees. 9. Brian Stansberry addressed the by the Board of Directors until the next check for $4000.00 from our schol- • Suit is being pushed by Larry Board and updated us on his prog- General Membership meeting. Corrections arship program. Barsetti who is also represent- ress. It is imperative that all mem- and amendments might be made prior 6. This year the POA was able to ing the Protect our Benefits bers vote in this election to secure to a vote to enter the minutes into the give $33,000 in scholarships to Group. our future investments. permanent record. All corrections and/ ■ Poker Tournament set for Septem- our members’ children for higher 10. Old Business – NONE or amendments will be published in the education. ber still has vacancies for members succeeding issue of the Journal. interested. 7. Message from President Delanges. Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call From the Archives August 16, 2012 SFPD Personnel Shortage? President Gary Delagnes P Co. H Maris Goldsborough P Vice President Kevin Martin P James Trail P History does Repeat Itself Secretary Tony Montoya P Co. I Russ Gordon P Treasurer Marty Halloran P Jody Kato P This cartoon first Sergeant-At-Arms Co. J Kevin Lyons E appeared in the May Joeseph Valdez P Brian Philpott P 1980 issue of the Editor Ray Shine E Co. K Matt Gardner E San Francisco Police- Steve Landi P Co. A Ed Browne P man. It was drawn by John Van Koll P Hdqtr. Kim D’Arcy E Tom Flippin, who John Evans P would later become Co. B Larry Bertrand P the editor of the POA Danny Miller P Narcotics Frank Hagan P

Notebook. (In January Co. C Duncan Gilles P of 2000, the Note- Chris Schaffer P Tactical Mark Madsen P book became the POA Pete Schlegle P Co. D Kevin Healy E Journal.) Tom was a Matt Rodgers P Invest. Pierre Martinez P frequent contributor Dean Taylor P of original cartoons Co. E Tim Flaherty E and comic panels that Jesus Peña P Airport Joe Finigan P Reynaldo Serrano P poked fun at the SFPD Co. F Peter Dacre P and its members. Rob Imbellino A Retired Ray Allen P Tom died in August Co. G Chris Breen P of 2007 following a battle with cancer. Dean Sorgie P

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Regularly Scheduled Meetings or Events Event Location Date & Time Coordinator Meeting, Veteran Police Officers Association Pacific Rod & Gun Club Second Tues. of Every Month, 11:00 am Larry Barsetti (415) 566-5985 520 John Muir Drive, SF [email protected] Meeting, Widows & Orphans Aid Association Hall of Justice, Room 150, Second Tues. of Every Month, 2:00 pm Joe Reilly (415) 681-3660 (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) [email protected] Meeting, American Legion War Memorial Building Second Tues. of Every Month, 6:00 pm Greg Corrales SF Police-Fire Post 410 Van Ness Ave., SF (415) 759-1076 POA Board of Directors Meeting POA Building Third Wed. of Every Month, Noon POA Office (415) 861-5060 Meeting, Retired Employees of CCSF Irish Cultural Center Second Wed. of Every Month, 11:00 am Reyna Kuk (415) 681-5949 Retiree Range Re-qualification SFPD Pistol Range First Fri. of each Month, 0730 – 1130 Range Staff (415) 587-2274

Specially Scheduled Events POA Poker Night Atrium, POA Building Thursday, September 6, 2012 6:00 PM POA Office (415) 861-5060 Benefiting SFPOA Scholarships 800 Bryant Street, SF “Bacon Ball” Softball Tourney Pleasanton Sports Complex September 8 & 9, 2012 www.acsosoftball.com Hosted by Alameda Sheriffs 500 Parkside Dr., Pleasanton, CA Police/Fire Memorial Mass St. Monica’s Church Sunday, September 9, 2012 10:30 am POA Office (415) 861-5060 23rd Ave at Geary, SF KidsNeedBaseball Golf Tourney Sharp Park Golf Club Monday, September 10, 2012 9:00 AM Peggy Dohrman (415) 738-0766 Lefty O’Doul’s Foundation/PAL Pacifica, CA LPOA Salsa Dinner Dance Janet Pomeroy Center Saturday, September 15, 2012 6:30 pm Maria Oropeza Annual Scholarship & Toy Drive 207 Skyline Blvd., SF [email protected] Retirement Celebration Huddart Park Saturday, September 15, 2012 11:30 am Diane McKevitt (415) 244-4185 Honoring Officer Gary DiGuisto Redwood City Retirement Celebration Italian Athletic Club Wednesday, September 19, 2012 5:30 pm Liam Frost (415) 315-2405 Honoring Lt. Mark Solomon 1630 Stockton Street, SF Retirement Celebration SF Elks Lodge Saturday, September 22, 2012 5:00 pm Dan Chui (415) 401-4708 Honoring Insp/Sgt. Matt Krimsky 450 Post Street, SF SF SAFE Golf 5K Run/Walk Peacock Meadow Sunday September 23, 2012 www.sfsafe/5kfunrun And SFPD Picnic Golden Gate Park, SF 10:00 – 2:00 pm Charity Bowling Challenge Mission Bowling Club Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Matt Rodgers, Mission Station Benefiting SFFD/SFPD Toy Drives 3176 17th Street, SF 11:00 am American Red Cross Radisson Hotel Thursday, September 27, 2012 7:30 am Gabe Gallaread (415) 412-9373 SF County Heroes Breakfast Awards Fishermen’s Wharf, SF Honoring Off. Balingit, Masiliang, Louie, and Garden American Red Cross Solano Paradise Valley Golf Course Friday, September 28, 2012 8:00 am (707) 438-7059 Heroes Breakfast Awards Fairfield, CA Honoring Off. Bandvik Deacon Ordination of St. Pius Catholic Church Saturday, September 29, 2012 11:00 am SFPD Associate Chaplain Tom Martin 1100 Woodside Road Redwood City, CA Charity Golf Tourney sponsored by Green Hills Country Club Monday, October 1, 2012 11:30 am (650) 821-7032 SF International Airport Millbrae, California Retirement Celebration United Irish Cultural Center Thursday, October 11, 2012 6:00 pm Liam Frost (415) 314-2405 Honoring Lt. John Geraty 2700 45th Avenue, SF Cpl. Seamus Davey Catta Verdera Country Club Monday, October 15, 2012 10:00 am Dave Hornbeck (916) 425-4866 Memorial Golf Tourney Lincoln, CA Retirement Celebration Holiday Inn Saturday, October 27, 2012 6-9 pm. (415) 730-5160 Honoring Billy Ray Smith 1500 Van Ness Avenue, SF

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The Court September 30, 2011. statutory outsourcing authority exists SFPOA Counsel of Appeal found that the threatened CMCEA sued in the Orange County for only two City functions at issue layoffs would likely cause irreparable Superior Court, asserting that the (jail operation and payroll services), There is a lot of talk these days about harm to the impacted workers and City’s outsourcing plan would violate the Court rejected application of the the contracting out or privatization of that such harm outweighed any po- California Government Code sec- special services statutes to the other services typically rendered for public tential financial harm that delaying tions 37103 and 53060 (“the special City functions at issue: “There is no agencies by public employees. With the City’s outsourcing plan would services statutes”), which permit indication the Legislature intended to respect to public safety functions, the cause to the City. More importantly, private contracting only for “special allow the City to outsource any of the term of art is often “civilianization.” the Court agreed with the Costa Mesa services and advice in financial, other services at issue in this case. Nor The good folks on the City of Costa City Employees’ Association that Cali- economic, accounting, engineering, is there any evidence the City’s work- Mesa city council were at the spear fornia law prohibits private contract- legal, or administrative matters.”1 The force is incapable of providing any of tip of this move- ing for the performance of a general Superior Court issued a preliminary those services.” Based on these conclu- ment, generating law city’s municipal functions, except injunction, finding: (1) that the City’s sions, the Court of Appeal determined a ton of publicity where such contracting is specifically layoff notices threatened imminent ir- that the Superior Court was correct in (e.g., New Yorker, authorized by statute or is for services reparable harm to CMCEA’s members issuing a preliminary injunction to New York Times that cannot be performed by city em- that outweighed any potential harm to prevent the City from moving forward and the Wall Street ployees. The case was handled by my the City; and (2) that the Association with its privatization plan. Journal articles) partners Jonathan Yank and Gonzalo was likely to prevail on its claim that This is an extremely important case with their plan Martinez and the estimable union law- the City’s planned actions would vio- in establishing limitations on public to privatize large yers Steve Silver and Richard Levine at late the special services statutes. The entities’ ability to privatize govern- swathes of the Silver, Hadden, Silver, Wexler + Levine. City filed an appeal, arguing (among ment functions at a time when many work historically Some background: On March other things) that the special services public employers are seeking to do so done by city employees. Readers may 1, 2011, the City Counsel of Costa statutes were only intended to exempt primarily for political purposes, rather recall the sad tale of one city employee Mesa approved an outsourcing plan special services from competitive than based on sound financial rea- jumping from a city building to his to contract out for a variety of city bidding requirements, not to restrict soning. Although the special services death upon receiving a pink slip from services, including street sweeping, private contracting. statutes at issue in this case do not the City. graffiti abatement, animal control, jail After briefing and oral argument, apply to charter cities and counties, On Friday, August 18, 2012, a operations, special event safety, infor- the Court of Appeal issued a detailed civil service provisions and limitations Fourth District California Court of mation technology, graphic design, opinion affirming the trial court’s on contracting delineated in city and Appeal ruling became the proverbial reprographics, telecommunications, decision in full. The Court roundly county charters are equally enforce- pin that popped that balloon. In a payroll, employee benefit administra- rejected the City’s arguments, not- able in court. comprehensive opinion, the appellate tion, building inspection, and park, ing that prior “cases make clear that court upheld a preliminary injunction fleet, street and facility maintenance. courts will not hesitate to invalidate 1. CMCEA also argued that the issued by the Orange County Superior Thereafter, the City issued layoff no- a service contract between a local City’s outsourcing plan would violate Court preventing the City of Costa tices to more than 100 civil service em- agency and a private entity if the the parties’ memorandum of under- Mesa from privatizing many of its mu- ployees stating that, unless rescinded, contract involves services that are not standing. nicipal functions and laying off a large the layoffs would become effective on considered special.” After noting that

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August 14, 2012 seconded by Luenow, to approve the back dues, with all benefits restored, be made to develop that concept and July minutes passed without objection. pursuant to Article III, Section 5 of its components for future discussion. The monthly meeting of the Wid- the Association’s Constitution: Nick Receiving applications for new New Business ows and Orphans Aid Association for Eterovich, Sr., James Hall, Daniel May, members, suspensions and Secretary Reilly informed the Trust- August was called to order by President Michael J. Sullivan, Thomas Vellone. reinstatements: ees that he would be looking at ways Mark McDonough on Tuesday, August Both motions passed without ob- The following members were or- to improve the Association’s business 14, 2012 at 1:51 p.m. in Room 150 at jection. dered suspended from Association performance model. the Hall of Justice. membership, upon a motion by Vance, Communications and Bills: Good of the Association: Roll Call of Officers: seconded by Foster, for nonpayment of Routine correspondence and the If you are a Widows and Orphans President Mark McDonough, Vice- dues in excess of six months, pursuant normal monthly bills were received in member whose dues are deducted President Robert Mattox, Secretary Joe to Article III, Section 3 of the Asso- July. A motion by Mattox, seconded by from your paycheck and are retiring Reilly, Treasurer Dean Taylor, Trustees ciation’s Constitution: Brian Kneuker, Centurioni to approve payment passed soon, or if you have retired in the last John Centurioni, Sally Foster, Al Lu- Chhunmeng Tov, Michael Slade. without objection. year, please remember that payroll enow, and Harold Vance were present. Members suspended at this Report of the Trustees: deductions for dues stop once you Trustee John Keane was excused. Presi- meeting have forfeited all The Association has not received are retired. Dues payments are not dent McDonough opened the meeting Association benefits as of this date. notice of any deceased members this deducted from retirement checks. (Au- with the Pledge of Allegiance. The following members were or- past month: tomatic payment through the credit Approval of the minutes of the dered reinstated to Association mem- union is not affected) Please con- Unfinished Business: June meeting: bership, upon a motion by Vance tact the Association for instructions Treasurer Taylor reported that the A motion made by Centurioni, seconded by Foster, after payment of on maintaining your membership. annual audit required by the Employee Members can contact the Association Retired Income Security Act (ERISA) is at [email protected] in addition underway in addition to preparation to the Association’s voice mail phone of the yearly non-profit corporation Retirements number (415) 681-3660, or speak to tax returns. any one of the Association officers. The San Francisco Police Officers As- Further discussion followed on the Members who have been suspended sociation congratulates the following subject of the Association’s dues struc- should contact the Association im- members on his or her recent retirement ture and assets and liabilities position mediately in order to pay back dues from the SFPD. These veterans will be dif- that was tabled at the July meeting. be re-instated. If you know any of ficult to replace, as each takes with them The subject of a dues increase was dis- these members, please advise them to decades of experience and job knowledge. cussed considering the sustainability contact the Association immediately. The most recently retired SFPD members are: of the current death benefit payable and the number of such benefits paid Adjournment: • Officer Angelo Angelopulos #397 from Airport Field Operations out on a yearly basis. The Association President McDonough set the next • Officer Gordon Clark #740 from Traffic Company, Enforcement does not have a clearly determined meeting for Tuesday, September 11, baseline that would reflect the point 2012 at 1:45 p.m. in Room 150 at the • Officer Frank Clemens #445 from Airport Field Operations at which liabilities could jeopardize Hall of Justice. A moment of silence • Officer George Fogarty #651 from Airport Bureau the stability of assets. was observed for all our deceased The potential that a catastrophic members. The meeting was adjourned • Captain John Goldberg #2025 from Administration Bureau event could severely strain Association at 2:30 p.m. • Sergeant John Nestor #183 from Traffic Company, Solo M/C assets was also discussed. The possibil- Fraternally, ity of conducting an actuarial study Joe Reilly, • Officer Keith Singer #1384 from Medical Liaison was suggested. Informal inquiries will Secretary • Sergeant Robert Swall #333 from Park Station September 2012 POA Journal Page 5

peace on neighborhood streets. For the neighborhood events I was not able to attend, those who attended told me they were equally as impressive. Thanks Chief’s to so many of you who participated and contributed to making this a safe event for all the families in attendance. National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program to promote neighborhood Corner spirit and police-community partnerships in our fight for a safer nation. One of my favorite truisms is “what goes around comes around”. These types of It’s September! Summer vaca- events and others like it, give us an opportunity to establish our reputation tion is over and kids are back in in our neighborhoods when all is quiet. As members of the community, we school. Hopefully everyone had a should create an environment where our youth, the future leaders of tomor- great time this summer vacation- row, can prosper in whatever their chosen endeavor may be. Perhaps even ing with family; and are happy the next generation of “Centurions” for our great city! Lets continue to be that our young ones are back in an example for others to follow — show them that we care in every facet of school so you can get some rest… what we do, especially the little things! at least rest at home. As we leave Outside Lands 2012 was also a great success! Over two hundred thousand the summer months behind, it’s attendees, who came from around the world to watch the likes of Metallica, a good time to reflect on the work Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, and many more over the three day event, with- done this past month. out incident. I can’t say it often enough, as a result of the safe environment The City had a tough June and you create, tourists flock to our city and our own come out to enjoy all the final weekend in July with homicides, especially in Visitacion Valley. We suf- great things our city provides (food, night life, entertainment, historic sites, fered 10 homicides in June and 4 over the last few days of July. In response to etc…). According to the San Francisco Travel Association, San Francisco is up this spike much was asked of you and the Community to stem the tide — and 30 percent in international travel over previous years”. Wow! Thirty percent! respond you did. Arrests have been made in some of the homicides that took Thanks again for all you do, 24/7/365 to keep this city safe. place and we’re working leads on others. The City and the Community came together, under the leadership of the Mayor, to arrive at a comprehensive plan Finally, the Department welcomed twenty seven members of the Philippine to Interrupt (immediately), Predict (possible future violence), and Organize National Police as part of our ongoing exchange training program. Their time (for the future for a safer City). Our initial piece, to “Interrupt”, has been with us consisted of a weeklong seminar which included tours of numerous pretty successful. Although we’re still experiencing non-fatal shootings — district stations, the Academy, Leadership and ethics training, bicycle patrol which is never good but is an unfortunate reality in big cities — fatal gun tactics and training, basic defensive tactics, an overview of Emergency Vehicle violence was interrupted in August. The City of San Francisco, especially Operations, Marine Unit Operations, and we closed out the week with a tour those in the communities most affected and I, are grateful for the help and of our range facilities and a barbecue (SFPD Style!). We left the Officers from the objective way we worked together to achieve some peace. That said, our our sister city of Manila with numerous fond memories! Most importantly, work is never done. Please be aware of the danger(s) as you work to keep our that the San Francisco Police Department is a top notch organization, second neighborhoods safe going forward. We need to get the guns off the streets to none! Thanks to all the officers who participated in making this seminar if everyone is to be safer. an overwhelming success for the PNP Officers who attended.

The sergeants test will take place before the next POA paper comes out, so Looking forward, on the 23d of September, the Department will revive one let me wish everyone the best of luck now. I hope everyone testing will take of our long standing traditions, the SFPD Annual Family Picnic. This year, advantage of the STEP Program which is designed to help folks prepare for we will host it in conjunction with the SAFE 5K fun run/walk at Peacock the promotional. I apologize for the short notice and condensed schedule but Meadow in Golden Gate Park. This is an opportunity to bring the family I wanted to offer something. In the future, the STEP test preparation classes out to enjoy good food, games for kids and adults alike, static displays, K9 will be much farther in advance of exams and with more dates/times over demonstrations, etc…..just like the old days. Don’t miss out on the oppor- a longer period of time. In the meantime, take advantage of what is being tunity to catch up with academy buddies (both active and retired), friends offered to give yourself every opportunity as you prepare. Good luck to all you haven’t seen in awhile, or just to relax and have fun with the family. the “would be” future leaders of the Department — we need good sergeants. Hope to see many of you there! It starts with leadership on the street! As I close this month, I would use the Giants ball club as an example of Looking back at the month of August, it was another busy month. We how a successful organization carries itself. When Giants All-Star and leading played host to the America’s Cup Trials, National Night Out, Outside Lands, hitter Melky Cabrera got himself suspended for using a banned substance Nihonmachi Street Fair, Sunday Streets in China Town and the Mission there were many who spoke of the beginning of the end for the post-season District, and the Philippine National Police Executive Officer Seminar, just for our beloved Giants. This happened just as the Dodgers had overtaken us to name a few. for 1st place just as we headed to LA for the weekend series. What happened? America’s Cup brought over 150,000 fans out to watch the races. It was We swept the Dodgers at home and left LA with a 2.5 game lead and caused a spectacle to behold. If you took a “before/after” picture of the Marina them to spend $260+Million dollars on more players. John Madden said it Greens area, you have some pictures to cherish. The City and the sponsors very well on the radio the next day when he said, “You’ve got to love a group really did it up right making the best of the natural amphitheater for this who has every excuse to lose and still finds a way to win.” That’s how I see worldwide spectacular event. No wonder we are one of the top ten choices you. Down 250+ officers with more and more being asked of you everyday, for visitors coming from around the world for vacation. While Team Oracle it would be easy to make excuses for why we can’t do this or that but that was taking care of business in the water, we took care of business on shore. isn’t what is happening. Instead, the SFPD rises to the occasion and handles The event went off without a hitch, thanks to all of you! I also heard from everything the City presents and does so with class and without complaint. the officers that worked the event that we really “made the day” for a lot of I ask you to continue to take pride in the fact that you are members of one kids and adults alike with our stickers — to the tune of almost 2000 handed of the oldest and finest police departments in the country. Don’t ever forget out. Thanks to the Special Operations Bureau for orchestrating a safe and why we became police officers! Thanks again for everything you do! ...people very well organized event and to the staff from every bureau for adding that are paying attention — way cool! “San Francisco’s Finest” touch of class. Take Care and Be Safe Out There The 29th Annual National Night out celebration was amazing! Although Oro En Paz Fierro En Guerra I was only able to get out to five events across the city, I was truly amazed to Greg Suhr see how our community came together with our District Stations to promote Chief of Police, San Francisco Police Department

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The officer without missing a beat replied, “I’m offended This and That… by your question…” to which I replied, “Good, you should be!” At another By Kevin Martin of Release to an individual after a con- interview involving another officer in SFPOA Vice President tact, if required). the same case, the officer became so It is also a fact that 95% of the time upset at the ludicrous allegation and Coach of the Year… the “Added allegation” has nothing to the need to prove he wasn’t a racist Congratulations to Officer Nelson do with the base or foundation of the that at one point he looked at me and Ramos of Southern Station day watch complaint itself, but rather it is OCC’s said, “Should I?” I said, “Go ahead…” who recently received the Coach of the way of “piling on.” The officer then removed his wallet Year award for his work with the San It is also a fact that OCC’s annual from his pants pocket and retrieved a Francisco Junior Giants program. Nel- reports reflect and substantiate these picture of his wife who just happened son and three other coaches received claims and practices. to be the same race as complainant. I what is recognized as the Willie Mac In 2007, Neglect of Duty allega- then stated to the investigator, “here’s Award named for San Francisco Giant tions accounted for a quarter of all your racist cop’s wife. The interview Hall of Famer Willie McCovey, who allegations sustained by the OCC. ended shortly thereafter with the in- is hands down one of the All-Time Conversely, in 2009, 2010, and 2011, vestigator profusely apologizing. It was Giant greats. they accounted for over 2/3rds of all embarrassing and unnecessary. Nelson received this very dis- allegations sustained! That’s quite a I don’t fault the OCC Investigators tinguished award not only for his spike! in the sense that they are doing their outstanding attributes as a baseball In 2011, the OCC closed 846 cases. includes not only the approximate jobs investigating allegations of police coach, but more for his work instill- Of those, 59 cases were sustained 850,000 residents of this most beauti- misconduct. I think we all get that. I ing the principles of integrity, leader- (6.97%) with E585 cases. Without the ful, world-class city, but also all who do however think they should take ship, teamwork and confidence in the sustained E585 cases, only 44 cases commute here on a daily basis to work a stand with the director and seek youngsters he coaches. would have been sustained with a along with the hundred of thousands tougher guidelines in order to investi- Anyone who knows Nelson appre- (5.2%) rating. of visitors to this city every year. gate such slanderous allegations. ciates his deep love for baseball. But In 2010, the OCC closed 812 cases. The Mission Statement of the San Maybe the OCC attorneys should there is so much more to Nelson than Of those, 72 cases were sustained Francisco Police Department clearly get involved in the matter as well. his passion for our beloved pastime. (8.9%) with E585 cases. Without the dictates and implies that ALL people They have to accept some of the re- Nelson is an outstanding family sustained E585 cases only 54 cases regardless of race, sex, gender, color, sponsibility to maintain a sense of man and an outstanding police of- would have been sustained with a size, whatever, will be treated with credibility and professionalism of the ficer. Nelson, like so many of our (6.6%) rating. respect and consideration. office. My guess is that more often department members, is truly the In 2009, the OCC closed 1,031 cases The City and County of San Fran- than not the OCC attorneys are not embodiment of a great San Francisco and sustained 53 ‑ a (5.1%) sustained cisco is absolutely one of the most tol- often available and frequently away Police Officer. He is dedicated to his rate. Neglect of Duty allegations ac- erant in the United States. We celebrate from the office. What kind of working profession and the people he works counted for 617 of total allegations and and encourage our diversities and arrangement do they have with the alongside. Nelson also has a great 60 allegations sustained at a 9.7% rate. cultural backgrounds…we are a melt- director? From what I understand, it’s sense of humor and a deep sense of This 9.7% sustained rate accounted for ing pot of all the world has to offer… a pretty cozy one. compassion for his fellow man. 68.9% of all allegations sustained. I have been representing our mem- As proud as Nelson was to receive Since 2000, a disproportionate bers at the OCC for the better part of Election… his award, he was even prouder to number of Neglect of Duty sustained 15 years and I have never represented By now all of you should have have been able to coach a great group allegations has been keeping the an officer or have knowledge of any received in the US mail your ballot of kids between the ages of 10–12, OCC’s statistical rates head above case wherein one of our members has for the election of Retirement Board most of whom attend Bessie Carmi- water. received a sustained complaint for “Ra- Commissioner. I strongly encourage chael Grammar School (near the Hall It is clearly the unfortunate goal cial Profiling” or “engaging in biased all of you to rally around and support of Justice) as well as the opportunity of the current director to use “by policing due to race” allegation. SFPD Officer Brian Stansbury, as he is to coach his grandson, Andres, who any means necessary” any device to The numbers speak for them- CLEARLY the best and most qualified from all accounts has quite a future inflate the sustained allegation rate of selves…From January 1, 2010 through candidate for this most important in baseball. her office. March 3, 2012, the OCC received/ post. Brian is a San Francisco Police Congratulations again, Nelson… The fact of the matter is that any investigated 130 cases involving 201 Officer assigned to the Richmond Great job! You make us all look good and all “Added Allegations” involving allegations of “Conduct Reflecting Dis- Police District. Brian has an extensive and we are all very proud of your administrative matters should be left credit for Biased Policing due to Race; educational and employment back- achievement. in the hands of the Chief of Police. Ethnicity/National Origin; Gender/ ground that singularly qualifies him He or she should determine how these Sexual Orientation; Inter-racial Couple as the very best candidate. Brian was Grasping at straws… matters should be adjudicated. and Disability. an Honor Society graduate at Cal Poly In this age of statistic driven per- I would like to see the office of Citi- Not ONE of those cases was sus- San Luis Obispo where he excelled in formance and existence justification, zen Complaints statistics in terms of tained. finance studies. Brian has also studied the hands down winner is none other “Racial Profiling” or “for engaging in These complaints are particularly finance at UCLA as well as Stanford. than our good friend Ms. Joyce Hicks, biased policing due to race.” maddening and discouraging to our Upon graduation, Brian worked for Director of the Office of Citizen Com- For one reason or another, it appears members because, without exception, Lockheed Martin in Strategic Planning plaints! If it weren’t for the director’s the OCC director believes, or would not one case investigated by the OCC and helped shape a multi-billion dollar penchant for “Neglect of Duty” alle- like to believe, that the San Francisco in these matters has ever had these investment strategy. gations, her office would collectively Police Department actually engages complaints “qualified.” That is to have Brian also worked for Merrill Lynch, be as busy as the proverbial “Maytag in the above noted practices. With a a base or foundation that clearly lays one of the largest Investment Banks on Repair Man.” very few of exceptions, this director the groundwork of evidence for your Wall Street where he gained invaluable The fact of the matter is that a ma- is poorly misguided and clearly out of claim. first hand experience in the financial jority of Neglect of Duty allegations touch with her tactics and obsession At a recent interview with a mem- world. are usually in the form of “Added Al- with the numbers game. ber involving an allegation of biased The San Francisco Retirement Board legation” (allegations of misconduct The San Francisco Police Depart- policing due to race, I asked the oversees the $15 Billion worth of heaped upon our members in ad- ment is an extremely diverse organiza- represented member, “…so (name of investments that fund our pensions. ministrative fashion for not entering tion from top to bottom, which most officer), how long have you been a With so many retirees depending statistical data into the system after a assuredly reflects the community we racist?” at which point the investiga- on their pensions, Brian believes the traffic stop, or not issuing a Certificate serve. 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Taking community policing to a how to deal with bullying issues. The higher level, San Francisco Police Of- anti-bullying program is intended to ficer Yossef Azim, who is assigned to instill confidence in the community Tenderloin Station, has created a new youth who suffer from bullying. The approach in working with the City’s program is aimed to prevent any physi- youth. Working in conjunction with cal or verbal attack from a person who the San Francisco Boys and Girls Club, holds an intimidating position over a Officer Azim participates in an inno- weaker, insecure youth/victim. More vative career development program to information can be found at www. help local youth carve a career path. empower-gym.com. A major part of the program has Office Azim has been a police officer included monthly visits to downtown with the San Francisco Police Depart- restaurants, where master chefs teach ment for approximately three years. young people about a healthy diet He has been assigned to Mission and by preparing a great meal especially Southern police stations and is cur- for them. A recent visit was to Sen’s rently assigned to Tenderloin Station. Restaurant on July 23. Chef Michael The Boys and Girls Club of San Adams interacted with his young Francisco was founded in 1891. Each visitors, preparing them a meal that day it serves over 1,200 youths, age was served in a spectacular setting: six to 18, offering a safe place to the rooftop of Embarcadero #4. On learn and grow. It provides a broad August 8th, Officer Azim handed out range of programs that inspire young awards at Tenderloin Station to two of people to realize their full potential the outstanding students. as productive, responsible and caring In addition to the restaurant visits, citizens, building skills that will last a Officer Azim and his brother, Tareq, lifetime through award-winning pro- work together on a program they cre- grams. Specific professionally staffed ated called Empower Kids, named after programs include Academic Success, Empower Gym, which is owned by Good Character and Community Tareq. Officer Azim and Tareq bring Engagement, Healthy Lifestyles, and children to the gym, where they learn Job Readiness with Earning Potential. Huddleston Caregivers In Home & Around Town This and That… Serving San Mateo County (SSF to Redwood City) continued from previous page lic Church in Redwood City. (1100 Accepting Long Term Care Insurance Woodside Road, Redwood City). Being To learn more, visit us @: www.huddlestoncare.com city needs an experienced Retirement ordained a Deacon is the final step Wife of Ret. Officer Rich Huddleston – Honda Unit Board committed to a sound financial before receiving the Holy Sacrament Daughter of Ret. Lt. Robert Vienot, Communications Bureau future. of Holy Orders, Priesthood. Please join me in voting for Brian It should be noted that Saturday, Stansbury for the Retirement Board September 29th is also the Feast Day Commissioner and spread the word of Saint Michael the Archangel, the to all your city employee relatives and Patron Saint of Police Officers and friends. Thanks! Members of the Military. On Sunday, September 30, 2012, Interview anyone? there will be a Mass of Thanksgiving A friend of the POA recently con- at noon at Saint Vincent de Paul, 2320 tacted us inquiring if any officer who Green Street, San Francisco. is working or has ever worked a plain- A reception will follow both cer- clothes/undercover assignment would emonies. Law Offices of be interested in doing an interview Tom has certainly been a very Jones, Clifford, Johnson, Dehner, Wong, as background for a book she is writ- welcome addition to the Department Morrison, Sheppard & Bell, LLP ing. The novel is about a man who Chaplaincy as an Associate Catholic inadvertently becomes too involved Chaplain to Father Michael Healy, and in a violent gang who deals drugs and he has been a staunch friend and sup- participates in other criminal enter- porter of the POA and its members and 4 Personal Injury prises. The man’s wife stole a valuable families. Tom has availed himself to item from the gang and hid it in one our many members and their families 4 Workers’ Comp of her daughter’s necklaces, which and has been a tremendously outgoing the daughter unwittingly carries with and giving individual. 4 Disability Retirement her as she and her older sister drive The Police Officers’ Association across country. It evolves into a cat- congratulates Tom on his outstanding 4 Uninsured Motorists and-mouse game with the gangsters achievement as he takes his final steps pursuing the daughters. One of the towards fulfilling a lifelong dream of 4 Auto Accidents gang members is an undercover agent becoming a man of the cloth…a priest. who must balance the need to protect We also take this time to offer our 4 Off-Duty Injuries the girls with his need to maintain his thanks for all Tom has done and will identity. continue to do for our members. To make it as realistic as possible, God Bless, Tom. You are in our “Sophie” would like to know and thoughts and prayers. Integrity Expertise Results understand the details of undercover Take care of yourselves, your fami- work, from one’s initial drive to pur- lies and loved ones. Please make sure sue such a career to the emotions and you slow down a bit and take in some www.JonesClifford.com of the simple pleasures of life… techniques involved in each experi- Tel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310 ence. As always, God Bless and Be Safe! San Francisco | Sacramento This sounds like a great opportunity See you next month as the baseball to impart some great wisdom along season winds down and the playoffs MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A with great stories and undercover start up…it’s good to see the evil forces FINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE FRAUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE. experiences. Retired members are of the Red Sox and Dodgers conspire also strongly encouraged to contact to try and take out the G-MEN with “Sophie” at [email protected] that blockbuster move…won’t change Representing SFPD officers in “on-duty” and things…Red Sox are still weasels reel- Chaplain announcement… ing from picking up Bobby Valentine R “off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation and I am very happy and proud to as Manager who has been a one man retirement claims since 1970. announce that our Associate Catho- show in dismantling the Bosox and lic Chaplain, Tom Martin, will be sending them into a season long tail- ordained a Deacon in the Catholic spin…Hahahahaha! Couldn’t happen “One law firm to handle all of your claims.” Church on Saturday, September 29, to a better group of guys! 2012 at 10:00 at Saint Pius Catho- Page 8 POA Journal September 2012 American Red Cross to Police-Fire Honor SFPD Officers Post 456 By Gabe Gallaread city from China. Retired SFPD Officer Jason Garden was one of News the responding officers to a serious The American Red Cross Bay Area call of a woman with severe and life- By Greg Corrales Chapter, San Francisco County He- threatening stab wounds to her neck. “There is a true glory and a true honor, roes Breakfast Awards Committee, Upon arrival, the woman was found to the glory of duty done, the honor of integ- has chosen this year to recognize and be bleeding profusely from a severed rity of principle.” celebrate the actions of four San Fran- jugular vein. Having accreditation as — General Robert E. Lee cisco Police Officers. Officers Antonio a paramedic, and always carrying with Balingit and Vincent Masiliang of him on patrol a personally maintained Congratulations to Post 456 Vice- Mission Station will receive the Public “medical bag,” Officer Garden initiat- Commander Gary Gee and Post 456 its revenue, program services costs Safety Award and Officer Alvin Louie ed emergency medical treatment that Chaplain Jeremiah Morgan. On Au- and fundraising expenses to mislead of the Airport Bureau will receive the was later assessed to have most likely gust 11, 2012 in Visalia, California the potential donors. Act of Kindness Individual Award, and saved the woman’s life. Officer Jason American Legion Department of Cali- Daniel Borochoff is the president Officer Jason Garden of the Tactical Garden will receive the Red Cross “Life fornia Executive Committee ratified and founder of Charity Watch, a unit will receive the Life Saving Award. Saving Award.” Gary Gee as the Area 2 commissioner watchdog group that evaluates chari- These officers’ actions are under con- on the state Law & Order Commission. ties’ financial records. Charity Watch sideration for Department awards and The San Francisco County Heroes They also ratified Jeremiah Morgan to has consistently given Help Hospital- were submitted to the Red Cross by the Breakfast and awards will be held on the state Counter Subversive Activities ized Veterans a grade of F for more Police Commission Secretary. Thursday, September 27, 2012 between Commission as the Area 2 commis- than a decade, because of its low 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM, at the Radisson sioner. A week later they were both on percentage of revenue spent on actual Officers Antonio Balingit and Hotel Fishermen’s Wharf, 250 Beach the job in Redwood City at the Area program services, ranging from 35 per- Vincent Masiliang went to exhaustive Street, in San Francisco. Tickets are 2 meeting. cent to 60 percent. Help Hospitalized lengths to locate a juvenile girl who it $50 each. You may purchase tickets This year Col. Greg Gadson capped Veterans focuses on providing craft was suspected was being transported on-line at the American Red Cross two years in charge of the Army kits for hospitalized veterans. to the Philippines by an unrelated Bay Area San Francisco-events page, Wounded Warrior Program, decked The Department of Defense has adult male for exploitative purposes. or reserve tickets by calling Eleanor a movie alien in the action movie announced a new website (http://valor. The officers notified multiple outside Leyva at (650) 219 9312. Any questions “Battleship,” and took command at defense.gov) to honor Marines, soldiers, agencies and jurisdictions in an all-out call or contact Gabe Gallaread at (415) Fort Belvoir, VA on June 25. He is the sailors, and airmen who received the effort to prevent a terrible family trag- 412-9373. first double amputee to head a major highest valor awards (Medal of Honor, edy from further unfolding. Acting on installation in Army history, accord- service crosses, and Silver Star) in op- the information provided by these two The American Red Cross Bay Area ing to Army officials. There are 43,700 erations since September 11, 2001. The officers, authorities in Guam located Chapter, Solano County Heroes people at the 100-year-old post. Gad- intent of the website is to deter those the juvenile and took her into protec- Breakfast Awards Committee will son, a West Point football player and who falsely claim military honors. The tive custody just moments before she honor SFPD Sergeant Martin Band- 1989 graduate, lost both legs above the listing currently includes only those would have boarded a plane for the vik of Bayview Station. While off- knee to an improvised explosive device awarded the Medal of Honor; it will Philippines. duty in Solano County, Sergeant in Iraq in 2007. quickly expand to include the other Officers Antonio Balingit and Vin- Martin Bandvik interceded in a noisy Members of the Kansas-based West- awards, officials said. cent Masiliang are being honored with and hectic domestic situation at a boro Baptist Church, who have been An engineer, a physicist, and a the Red Cross “Public Safety Award” neighbor’s home where an adult male on a mission to protest military funer- lawyer were being interviewed for a for their diligence and focus on the was attempting suicide by hanging als for a variety of causes that have position as a chief executive officer of safety and care of a young and vulner- himself in front of family members. nothing to do with deceased veterans, a large corporation. The engineer was able San Francisco resident. Sergeant Bandvik managed to remove wasted no time saying they would not interviewed first, and was asked a long the tightened noose from the victim’s be stopped by a law enacted August 6 list of questions, ending with “How Officer Alvin Louie rendered as- neck just seconds before certain death. that requires them to stay at least 300 much is two plus two?” the engineer sistance to a young woman visiting The injuries to the victim were severe, feet away from the funeral service of excused himself, and made a series of the city from China who became em- and it was necessary to airlift him to a any current or former service member. measurements and calculations before broiled in a desperate child custody Solano County hospital for emergency The Honoring America’s Veterans and returning to the board room and an- struggle with her ex-husband and her treatment. Sergeant Martin Bandvik Caring for Camp Lejuene Families Act nouncing, “Four.” in-laws. Alone, desperate, and dis- will receive the Red Cross Life Saving of 2012 also prohibits protests for two The physicist was next interviewed, traught, the young mother had no one Award for his selfless intervention in hours before or after a funeral, and and was asked the same questions. to whom she could directly appeal for this life-or-death situation. keeps protesters from blocking traffic. Again, the last question was, “How assistance. Officer Louie ensured that The new restrictions come after the much is two plus two?” Before an- she was shown all of the assistance The award ceremony is Friday, Supreme Court struck down previous swering, he excused himself, made necessary to be reunited with her September 28, 2012 from 8-10 am restrictions because they interfered for the library, and did a great deal child, and to remain safe and secure at Paradise Valley Golf Course in with the right to free speech. Lawmak- of research. After a consultation with from an aggravated family of in-laws. Fairfield, CA. Please feel free to go ers believe restrictions based on time the United States Bureau of Standards Officer Alvin Louie will receive the to www.redcrossbayarea.org/heroes for and place will stand up to any new and many calculations, he also an- Red Cross “Act of Kindness Award” for ticket information or please call (707) court challenge. nounced, “Four.” his care and concern for a lonely and 438-7059. Many of us give money to numerous The lawyer was interviewed last, confused young mother visiting our veterans’ charities, most of which do and again the final question was, a wonderful job. It is very important “How much is two plus two?” The to expose the rip off organizations, lawyer drew all the shades in the room, which taint those that are legitimate. looked outside to see if anyone was Kamala Harris has filed a civil law- there, checked the phone for listening Macbeth Insurance Agency suit asking for the removal of officers devices, and then whispered, “How HOMEOWNERS – RENTERS – AUTO – MOTORCYCLE and directors of the charity Help much do you want it to be?” Hospitalized Veterans and seeking the I joined the San Francisco Police LIFE – COMMERCIAL – WORKERS COMPENSATION return of more than $4.3 million that Post of the American Legion while in was allegedly misused. The lawsuit the Academy in 1969. I didn’t become When was your last insurance review? alleges that the charity’s former presi- active in the Legion until the early 2 years… 5 years…. Never? dent, Roger Chapin, received more 1980s. At that time we had over 800 than $2.3 million in excessive com- members in the post. Some years ago Life changes and so do your insurance needs. pensation over the past seven years of we absorbed the Fire Post, becoming Call for your review today!!! his tenure. It is alleged that Michael the San Francisco Police-Fire Post. Last Lynch, the group’s current president, year we had a total membership of received excessive compensation of 242. We are in a recruitment drive to Up to 12% more than $900,000. get our membership up to at least 300. Discount GRANT MACBETH The lawsuit, filed in Riverside If you are a veteran, call me (759-1076) for Law Phone: (510) 295-7168 County Superior Court, also alleges and hear my sales pitch, or contact me Enforcement [email protected] the charity spent more than $80,000 at [email protected]. Thank you. Police-Fire Post 456 meets on the Professionals www.facebook.com/MIAfarmers for memberships at local golf clubs and bought a condominium in Virginia. second Wednesday of every month. License #0H51317 The lawsuit also alleges the charity Meetings are in the Veterans’ War Me- misrepresented the amount of money morial Building, 401 Van Ness Avenue, spent on fundraising in its direct-mail Room 212, at 1800 hours. Refresh- solicitations. Prosecutors allege that ments are served at the conclusion of the charity used gimmicks to skew meetings. God Bless America. September 2012 POA Journal Page 9 Jeff Barker Scholarship Awards By Martin Halloran, Sienna Bradley Chairman, Scholarship Committee University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff Shannon Carroll The annual Jeff Scholarship Awards Cal Poly State University were presented in late August to dependents of active, retired, and Kaitlin Christ deceased members. The recipients California State University, Chico of these awards were judged by the Jacalyn Cleary POA Scholarship Committee on their University of Nevada, Reno academics, extracurricular activities, community service, and a five hun- Megan Cleary dred word essay. The topic chosen for Gonzaga University this year was “What are the effects of Meghan Cullen cyber bullying on you or your friends, California State University, Chico and how would you resolve them?” The first place award for the year Marion Cunnane 2012 goes to Devin Jessica Madsen; San Diego State University daughter of active Officer Mark Mad- Gerald D’Arcy sen from the Tactical/Honda Unit. Fordham University Devin is attending Boise State Uni- Devin Jessica Madsen with Gary Delagnes versity and has received $4,000.00 Connor Delahunty towards her college education. Devin’s Loyola University, New Orleans winning essay is reprinted in this edi- Keanna Elmore tion of the Journal. California State University, This year the POA has awarded Sticks and Stones Stanislaus $33,000.00 in scholarships to college By Devin Jessica Madsen understand why people would make bound students. The funds for these John Gardner such vicious attacks against her. She awards have been raised, in past years, Boise State University As I stood on the Golden Gate didn't party or date; she swam, went through the proceeds from the POA Bridge and looked at the beautiful sky- to school and loved her family. When Kathleen Garrity Golf Tournament. This year the funds line of San Francisco, I carried flowers she received several calls from people Cornell University will be raised through the POA Poker to lay in memory for my teammate telling her to kill herself and that the Tournament. Every student who com- Jennifer Java who took her life at the age of 15. I world would be a better place without pleted all phases of the application was University of San Francisco felt completely lost. As my sister and her in it, she turned to her family. She awarded a scholarship. My thanks go I slowly dropped one flower at time left her high school and finished her Margaret Kaprosch out to the POA Scholarship Commit- from the spot that she leapt from, we studies through Independent Study. St. Edward’s University tee and especially to Ed Hagan, Kevin could not grasp what had happened. The school would not get involved in Lyons, Lyn Tomioka, Frank Hagan, Stephanie Lee What was so awful that she could the harassment, as it did not happen at Robert Vernengo, Rich Hunt, Roel Cal Poly State University not face another day? Why didn't she school, and the police were helpless to Dilag, Angelique Marin, Robert Vern- reach out to someone, anyone? Why? take action. Unfortunately my team- Daniel Loftus engo, Joelle Felix, Gavin McEachern, How could I have helped her? mate didn't turn to anyone instead she Regis University Roland Tolosa and Kevin Martin who My friend was different from every- turned against herself and punished spent many hours reading and grad- Catherine Miller one else and she walked to a different herself. She could not see that things ing the essays. Many thanks also to Sonoma State University drummer. She failed to see that her would eventually get better and that Cyndee Bates at the POA who spent differences were her strength. People she actually had people who were Kristin Olcomendy many hours organizing and verifying at her school bullied her because there for her. Gonzaga University information for the Committee. she was different from them. As she Cyber-bullying is a serious offense On behalf of President Gary Nicholas Pasquinzo looked at the community she lived in, and unfortunately people view it as Delagnes and the entire Board of Di- University of California, San Diego everything seemed perfect and she felt just "words", words that don't show rectors I would like to congratulate all anything but perfect. I will forever be the damage being done on the inside. Michael Petuya the recipients of this year’s Jeff Barker haunted by her loss, and my own sense Since Cyber-bullying occurs with the University of California, Los Angeles Scholarship Awards and wish all these of helplessness. use of technology, many people send students much success in their college Craig Porter I have heard my Mom tell stories of thoughtless messages because they years. University of Arizona bullies in school playgrounds and how cannot see the damage that they are 1st Place: $4,000.00 they intimidate people with threats of causing. My sister was strong and it Jennifer Reyff Devin Jessica Madsen violence. However, I have grown up in could have easily been her standing Scripps College Boise State University a world where the threats are not on alone on that bridge, taking in her last Ann Marie Sequeira the playground, they are through the view and deciding that the cold water 2nd Place: $3,000.00 Cal Poly University phones and internet. Most of the time below was the best option for her. Michael Delagnes they are anonymous attacks against I believe that more education needs PIMA College Irene Serrano a person and their character. The old to occur in schools. Many young peo- University of Nevada, Reno 3rd Place: $2,000.00 adage, "sticks and stones will break my ple do not understand the damage that Ashley Schneider Daniel Shea bones but names will never hurt me" cyber-bullying can cause, nor do they Sonoma State University Villanova University has taken on new meaning in the age understand the consequences. The of technological advancement. bullies need to understand what will The following students were each Kaitlin Shea My older sister is a beautiful and not be tolerated, and the bullied need awarded a $750.00 scholarship to- University of California, strong young woman. She has been to know how to get help. Schools need wards their college education. Santa Barbara a swimmer since she was a little girl, to be able to take administrative ac- Tatiana Baiza Nicole Sudano and her family always came first to tions against students who cyber-bully New York University Boston College her. At school she was friendly with students. While the courts are strug- Theresa Barnes vVeronica Thieu everyone and was very driven, passion- gling to interpret the digital world, we Cal Poly State University University of California, Berkeley ate, and hardworking. When she was have an obligation to educate young a junior in high school, she began to people, especially the victims, on how Samantha Buono Dion Williams get bullied. She was bullied through to get help. San Francisco State University Williamette University Facebook, text messages, and rumors, just like my teammate. People said “I believe our sole purpose in this world Retiring soon? horrible things about my sister and al- is to help people, and if you can’t help though none of it was true, their com- them, at least don’t hurt them.” Come see why Outdoor Magazine ments devastated her. My sister did not — Dalai Lama nominated Nevada City one of the top ten best cities to live in. Julia A. Hallisy, d.d.s. Accepting Most Dental Plans

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This • Is spending money on this big-ticket profit by it. — Syrus may mean cutting back on one of your purchase really worth it? magazine subscriptions, eating out one Finally, if your answer is yes, and The family is more sacred than the time less a month, or even viewing a you do decide to make the big-ticket state. — Pope Pius XI matinee instead of seeing a movie in item purchase then you do have to be prime time. willing to ask yourself what sacrifices Will the potential “fiscal cliff of Typically, just saving a few dollars are you willing to make; e.g. 2013” in the United States cause here and there can be enough to not • Are you willing to work 20 hours of family households to manage their only make sure that your spend less overtime per week for six months to already tight budgets even more con- than you earn, but also apply a few ex- pay for your big-ticket item? servatively? tra dollars to things like high-interest credit card debt or your retirement In short, people will have to sacri- Answer: Yes. The economic fore- savings. fice more within their households with cast for 2013 in the United States less income. In 2013, family financial will require families to sacrifice Plan for Big Ticket Purchases forecasting and budgets ultimately more and exercise wise fiscal dis- In 2013, it will not always be easy to will result in people exercising fiscal cipline with respect to their house- postpone buying things that you really discipline if they want to live a good hold budgets. want. However, before you make an quality of life. impulse purchase or signing contracts Please go to; www.CommodoreEds. USA’s Economic Outlook for 2013 to make a big purchase, it is important com. For more sound investment advice, On 8/23/12, Mr. John Hudson to invest time to explore the rationale visit Edwin Stephens’ web site at www.po- business writer for The Atlantic Wire for these decisions and how they may liceone.com/columnists/Edwin-Stephens/. noted that for the last several months, impact your other financial objectives. Securities transactions through McClurg Republicans and Democrats have been your priorities and your family’s true When confronted with a decision Capital Corporation. Member FINRA posturing their way towards the edge household needs. about making a big-ticket purchase, and SIPC. of the so-called “fiscal cliff,” a mix of When creating a spending plan ask yourself; nearly $560 billion in tax hikes and and trying to live with limited funds, • What am I willing to give up in spending cuts set to go into effect in it is helpful to really consider what order to have this item? January 2013. is a need and what is a want. To get Mr. Hudson stated that “it was started, make a list with two columns thought that flying off this cliff would — Needs and Wants — and think very Opinion cause a “modest recession” in the first carefully before writing down items in half of 2013, but it turns out, the con- each category. sequences may be significantly worse.” First, decide if you could survive According to a new analysis by the without this or that. Chances are, you Retirement: Tying Up non-partisan Congressional Budget can and will. Another way to think Office, the country will be plunged about this list is through fixed versus Some Loose Ends into a severe recession if Congress fails flexible expenses. Some bills are the to act on the fiscal cliff. same every month, like the rent or By Inspector George Nazzal, your choice of disbursement. Know The Congressional Budget Office mortgage (fixed); while others such Retired SFPD what the definition of an annuity is says the so-called fiscal cliff would as dry cleaning, lunches and gifts, and how they work; it may not be slice up to 4 percentage points off change (flexible). One must make By the time this gets printed I will for everyone, but it may be for you. growth next year — causing the econ- tradeoffs. Creating a family spending have been retired about two months. Beware of scam artists and beware of omy to contract in the first half — if plan will require you to prioritize your I wish I could have done it sooner is teaser rates. Go with a trusted entity all the deficit-slicing measures occur needs from your wants. an understatement. Besides getting like the above-mentioned folks. at once. Economists say the fiscal cliff all my neglected stuff taken care of, Interesting note: If you should se- has created uncertainty among busi- Budget Your Lifestyle household projects, the dentist, etc… lect to deposit your money in deferred nesses and consumers that’s already on Less Income I have started taking golf lessons so compensation, understand that if hindering growth. On 8/17/12, Mr. Jeremy Vohwinkle that I can learn to play that silly game you are under 59 ½ years of age, any It is projected that in 2013 state and of About.com noted that creating a properly without further injury to my withdrawal from the DROP account is local governments will already have budget does not have to be hard. For shoulder. subject to an additional 10% penalty tight budgets to manage due to a short- most people, the word “budget” con- I finally got my first retirement along with the tax ramifications that fall in low tax revenues from busi- jures up thoughts of penny-pinching check. WHOO WHOO, the system apply. However, they are prepared for nesses and individual property taxes. and the unpleasant task of crunching works. Remember, it can take you up this. If you need to withdraw money The employment outlook will not numbers. This could not be further to a month and a half before your first from deferred comp, talk to them, and improve if Congress does not extend from the truth. A budget is at the cor- check arrives, so be prepared. they will tell you most advantageous many of the Bush tax cuts. However, nerstone of a solid financial founda- What to do with my DROP Payout? way to do so. Unlike withdrawing the fiscal cliff will be avoided if the tion, regardless of your situation, and I also recently got word that my money from your DROP account, tak- politicians find a way to compromise it is not that hard to do. DROP payout was to be processed. As ing money out of your Deferred Comp on the tax and spending cuts. The The biggest fear that most people of today, I have not received any of it account, REGARDLESS OF YOUR AGE politicians must pass legislation that have when creating a budget is that in my selected account. Oh, and you ONCE YOU RETIRE, is NOT subject to will assist American families through they will need to suddenly cut back do have choices. All are good, whether the 10% Penalty. these tough economic times. on all of the fun spending — things you invest with F. George Brown, or When will I get my payout check? like the occasional coffee or dinner maybe Joe Collins in Deferred Comp, The answer to that is anywhere Identifying Your Needs out, movie night, or even the trip to Ed Stephens of the Stephens Group, or from 30 to 90 days from the date you versus Your Wants Grandmother’s for the holidays. It is even the credit union. Or, how about retired. It depends on several things to American families will have to impossible to know what expenses this one: none at all. Take your money include pay period issues, fiscal year make some tough financial decisions need to be cut, if any, without putting and enjoy it if that’s what you want to issues, and in some cases unresolved in 2013 as they may be forced to together a budget in writing. do. The point is, it’s all up to you and accounts. But yes, that new car you stretch their budgets and do more Now that you have a budget, you your particular needs. It can take up wanted to get when you retired will with less household income. Under- can adjust your spending or saving in to thirty days for the DROP money to still be bought, only not right away. standing the difference between your certain areas to improve the situation. post to an account, so be vigilant and And personally, it’s a good thing. Too needs and wants is a vital part of sav- Oftentimes you will realize that by be patient. much at once can complicate things. ing money. To save money and live on just making a few small adjustments Word of caution: DO YOUR HOME- Lastly, ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY. a budget, it helps to really understand to your spending habits, you can sig- WORK. Know the tax ramifications of

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By Mike Nevin, Tenderloin Station

Doug Wyllie is Editor in Chief of PoliceOne, responsible for setting the editorial direction of the website and managing the planned editorial features by a roster of expert writ- ers. In addition to his editorial and managerial responsibilities, Doug has authored more than 500 feature ar- ticles and tactical tips on a wide range of topics and trends that affect the law enforcement community. On August 8, Doug stopped by Tenderloin Station with PoliceOne writer Hayley Hudson. They visited with the Night Watch to promote the PoliceOne website. PoliceOne is based in San Francisco, and it is the premier PoliceOne features the most current involved in high-risk situations. Great to wear a bullet proof vest for a living resource for law enforcement profes- news and analysis from some of the material can be found to share with then you owe it to yourself to stay sionals online. It provides officers with top experts in law enforcement. co-workers during roll call training. informed. PoliceOne is a great place information and resources that make Over the years I have relied on You can sign up for free at PoliceOne. to start. them better able to protect their com- PoliceOne to read timely articles and com and get newsletter subscriptions munities and stay safer on the streets. watch incredible videos of officers for a variety of topics. If you are going Caro (Columbia Association) Amici

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Caro Amici (Dear Friends), ing a California chapter. As I have I just wanted to bring you a club mentioned in previous articles, the $88,842 - $118,898* update and let everyone know about Columbia Association is a social orga- *(after 5 years of service and possession of a POST Advanced Certificate) our participation in the North Beach nization for law enforcement officers “Festa Italiana” put on by the San of Italian heritage. The organization is Francisco Italian Athletic Club! It was very large and very active on the east The San Francisco Police Department is seeking a real honor to be included in this an- coast, particularly within the NYPD. nual Italian-American festival which Due to the great success of our last well-qualified applicants interested in a career as a celebrates our beautiful city’s Italian “Pizza & Pedro Night,” we are plan- POLICE OFFICER heritage and influence. Don’t forget, ning another soon, so look for further St. Francis was from Assisi! announcements and phone calls from Interested? Our Columbia Association had a me. I will “make you an offer you can’t Complete an on-line interest card at booth alongside some delicious food refuse!!” We are also planning to, booths that offered calamari, sausage, once again, march in the Columbus www.sanfranciscopolice.org/jobs pasta, and countless other epicurean Day Parade. delights! There were also vendors All interested in joining this great The SFPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer selling t-shirts, artwork, and other organization should contact retired appropriate souvenirs. Inspector Liane Scarsella-Corrales at The feedback we received from (415) 533-3933 or [email protected], www.sfpdcareers.com the public was very positive as we or contact Steve Landi at the Traffic explained what our organization is Company. Ciao! and the steps we are taking in start-

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Frankie Shouldice Family of Vallejo Officer James Capoot Frankie is the 12-year old son of Inspector Ronan Shouldice of CSI. Officer Capoot was slain in the line of duty and leaves his wife and Frankie is battling leukemia. A “Friends of Frankie Shouldice” three daughters. A trust has been established. Donations can be account has been established at the SFPCU #1373520 made to: — Marty Halloran Officer James Capoot Family Trust UPDATE: Ronan Shouldice is in need of donated vacation c/o Sgt. Mark Nicol of the Vallejo POA time to help him attend to Frankie. Contact the Catastrophic P.O. Box 4218, Vallejo, Ca 94590 Illness Program (415) 837-0875. Daughter of Dispatcher Corie Portlock Officer Todd Kettwig, CHP Corie has been a dispatcher for over 18 years. Now, her 17 year All: Some have expressed the desire for a contact for the fundraiser old daughter, Kamani, is being treated for cancer. Corie has been for CHP Officer Todd Kettwig who has incurable cancer and a in the CIP program. She is now out of time and is going without young family in need. Support can be sent to the following person/ a paycheck and has asked for the Police Department’s help. Her address. — Rene LaPrevotte, (530) 389-2205 Rene’s recipient number is #001711 and can accept donations of vacation Lt. John Arrabit, Gold Run CHP Office time in 8-hour increments. – Kevin Martin 50 Canyon Creek Road, Gold Run 95717-0008

Officer Michelle Alvis Amanda Amoroso Officer Alvis was accepted into the Catastrophic Illness Program- Family Member to care for her 7-year old son, Matthew, who Amanda Amoroso, daughter of Officer Mike Amoroso of Co. E, was diagnosed with eye cancer. He must have radiation and Northern Station, is battling cancer. Officer Mike Amoroso has been chemotherapy for a year. She is out of time and can only accept accepted into the Catastrophic Illness Program FM. He is in need of vacation hours in 8-hour increments. Her Recipient number is hours. Only vacation hours can be donated in 8-hour increments on 001740. You can access a donation form on our website (CIP FM CIP-FM donation form, his number is 001705. Please contact the Donor form) or pick up a form at the POA. Behavioral Science Unit at (415) 837-0875 or the POA at (415) 861- 5060 for donation forms. Financial donations can be made directly to Malcolm A. Norris Trust Fund The Amanda Amoroso Relief Fund at the SF Police Credit Union, Acct Officer Micah Norris (Bayview Station) and his fiancée Cindy #1378496 — Kevin Martin Cardoza tragically lost their two-year old son Malcolm in a terrible accident. A relief fund has been established at the SF Police Credit Union, by the POA, to assist the family with their financial needs. That fund is SF POA Community Service-Malcolm A. Norris Trust Fund with the account #1352553.

BALEAF News Passing of Anna A. Ong (Adams) By Tim Foley

On Thursday August 16, 2012 Anna Ong (Adams) passed away peacefully after a long battle with spinal cancer. Her husband Paul Ong, was at her side and had stopped working to care for her 24/7 for the last 8 months. Anna was one of the first women police officers in the SFPD, a great street cop and partner. She served with distinction at Northern and Potrero Stations. While at Northern she was one the first female FTOs. She trained numerous recruits and was an excellent role model for all men and women and a mentor to many. She left the Department after fracturing her back during a fight while stationed at Potrero. After leaving the department she mar- ried Paul Ong, moved to Nevada City and became active in the community, serving on the Grand Jury in Nevada County. Amongst so many of her accomplishments, she will live on through her book, “Amazon Dreams.” There was, and never will be, anyone like Anna. She was generous, kind, beautiful and so brave. She truly enriched the lives of those she touched. She will be missed. Memorial services are being planned and will be held in a month both in Nevada City and San Francisco. Dates will be announced soon. Retired member Tim Foley, Anna’s partner for many years will act as the primary contact. Email: [email protected] Tax deductible donations are being accepted through BALEAF to assist Paul with funeral, and the memorial costs. Kindly send donations to: Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund P.O. Box 31764, San Francisco, Ca. 94131 (Checks to BALEAF with a notation for the Anna Fund)

Submitting Obituaries Deaths and Memorial Tributes The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, Any member may submit a separate memorial non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: tribute to a deceased member. Any such piece will not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification by Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a Anna A. Ong (Adams) August 16, 2012 Unk Retired SFPD T. Foley sidebar piece. The Journal will also accept and pub- lish 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 SFPOA make no official confirmation. or photos that were published in any other print media, web site, or Internet blog. September 2012 POA Journal Page 13 Philippine National Police visits SFPD for Exchange Training

By Ray Padmore Operations, Marine Unit Operations, The San Francisco Police Depart- crowd control, Crime Scene Manage- ment welcomed twenty seven mem- ment, Crime Lab DNA analysis and we bers of the Philippine National Police closed out the week with a tour of our as part of our ongoing exchange range facilities and a barbecue (SFPD training program. Their time with Style!). We left the Officers from our us consisted of a weeklong seminar sister city of Manila with numerous which included tours of numerous fond memories! Most importantly, district stations, the Academy, and the that the San Francisco Police Depart- Tactical Facility. They also received ment is a top notch organization, training in the following areas: Lead- second to none! Thanks to all who ership and ethics, cyber crime, bicycle participated in making this seminar patrol tactics, basic defensive tactics, an overwhelming success for the PNP an overview of Emergency Vehicle Officers who attended.

PNP Officers proudly displaying their Certificates of Completion

Philippine National Police Officers with Chief Suhr Charity Bowling Challenge

Wednesday, September 26 PNP Officers touring the SFPD Tactical Facility 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Mission Bowling Club - 3176 - 17 St. (bet. S. Van Ness & Shotwell)

Join us in this bowling challenge as SFFD Station #7 battles SFPD Mission Station

Tickets are $5.00 at the door and include 1 raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets for sale on site. New, unopened toys will also be accepted in-lieu of cash.

PNP Officers showing their appreciation to the SFPD for a great week of training All proceeds to benefit the SFFD Toy Program photos by Glenn Sylvester and the Mission Station Christmas Toy Give Away.

The Mission Bowling Club is donating their staff and venue to host this charity event. Please visit their website at missionbowlingclub.com. The bar and restaurant Bruce Construction will be open during the event. Specializing in Come enjoy a beverage and Kitchen and Bathroom cheer on your favorite team! remodeling General Construction If you can’t attend, but still wish to contribute tax deductible money, toys, or raffle items, please contact: 650-872-7974 Sgt. Matt Rodgers – SFPD Mission Station Fax: 650-872-8584 Cell: 650-296-0323 [email protected] or E-mail: [email protected] Fire Fighter Doug Manguiat – SFFD Station #7 California Contractor’s License Number: 872600 [email protected] Owner: Rick Bruce, retired SFPD Page 14 POA Journal September 2012

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Dear SFPOA — portive and generous to my family Dear SFPOA — 1970 until 1999 there were no Re- Thank you very much for award- and I want to work in an environ- With your help and the swim- publicans in any political positions ing me a scholarship! I sincerely ment where I can have the satisfac- ming experience of Matt Biel, in S.F. appreciate it. I will be sure to put tion of giving back and helping we won the CCSF Summer Swim With that in mind I can then it towards good use as I begin my others, just as you have done for me. League. We beat S.I! Finally! hold the Democrats responsible for education at Cornell University. I am I do not think I would be where I am Thank you so much for your con- all the years we were being screwed very much looking forward to it. today without all of your support! tribution that went towards coach- over with no meaningful pay raises Thank you very much again! Your generosity is greatly appre- ing, caps, suits, etc. or any extra benefits that ended up Sincerely, ciated and accepted with extreme Sincerely, with us being paid 94th in the state, Kathleen “Katie” Garrity gratitude. Thanks again. John Murphy when we were the second largest Sincerely, MLKB Blue Dolphins Swim Team city, population wise, behind L.A. Dear San Francisco Ashley Schneider San Francisco During this time the awful Repub- Police Officers' Association — lican millionaires in Hillsborough, Thank you very much for the Dear POA — Dear POA — Atherton, Palo Alto, Los Altos were generous scholarship award of $750 I am writing to thank you for your Once again 1 am writing to say paying their officers more than us from the SFPOA Scholarship Com- generous $4,000 scholarship. I am so thank you for generously supporting and giving them benefits. Our city mittee. Your aid and support will very happy and appreciative to learn me in my endeavor to raise money was being run by Dianne Feinstein. surely help me perform to the best that I was selected as the recipient of for the fight against breast cancer. (One of those awful millionaires of my ability at the University of your scholarship. Who would have thought that thir- Gary mentioned). Since she caused California, Berkeley. The generosity As you know I will be swimming teen years ago I would be bringing the police strike in 1975 which was shown towards my education and at the college level, and since I have breast cancer awareness to so many over WAGES, in which we prevailed. success will not be forgotten. been swimming competitively since people? Thank you for believing She then tried to get into our retire- With Much Appreciation, I was 5 years old, I will be pursuing a with me! ment fund and we were forced to Veronica Thieu career in the area of Kinesiology. Once again, thanks to you and hire an attorney and fight her and By awarding me this scholarship, nearly 150 others like you, I raised Dear POA — the rest of the democratic politicians you have lightened my financial over $6,700 this year and now have Thank you very much for $750 off. You see Dem’s can’t get enough burden which allows me to focus raised nearly $93,000.00 in my 13 going towards my tuition at Loyola of the other guy’s money to give more on the most important aspect years of walking! New Orleans next year. This is very away. I guess she felt the need to of school, learning. I promise you I Yes, I will be back in 2013 to seek helpful and is much appreciated. My punish the cops further so we were will work very hard and your gener- your continued support in our fight father has always told me how kind given, none other than Charles Gain osity has inspired me to help others, against this insidious disease. the POA has been to us. for a chief in retribution for going and hopefully one day I will be able Love, Thanks Again, out on strike to defend ourselves and to help students achieve their goals, Barby Connor Delahunty get the raise we had coming to us. just as you have helped me. Dear POA — After that it was the Democrats who Dear POA — Respectfully, Well, there goes Gary Delagnes gave us the Consent Decree. A great I am very honored to be one of Devin Madsen again, telling the truth and getting Democratic judge the “Dis-honorable the recipients for the POA scholar- Dear SFPOA — us in trouble with his latest Presi- Judge Peckham” ... foisted upon us ship. It will help very much next Thank you for your generous dent's Message. In 1967, one of my the worst affirmative action pro- year. $250 donation to support the breast first bosses, Sgt. Joe Buckley, told me, gram in the U.S. The predominantly I will be starting my first semester cancer cause. We must find a cure as a 22-year old rookie, "So, Kid, I'm democratic “Officers for “JUST- US”, at Sonoma State University as sociol- for this devastating disease and your going to tell you the difference be- tied up promotions for years with a ogy major. When I graduate college, donation will help fund the research tween Democrats and Republicans. no merit lawsuit. The result of that I hope to follow in my grandfather to do so. Republicans want to give you all the was a 3 part promotional test that and father's footsteps and become a With gratitude, power and no money. Democrats was given, by the consent decree, the police officer. Maggie Barstow-Taylor want to give you all of the money Democrats didn’t get the results they The POA has always been so sup- San Francisco and no power. At this stage of my wanted in the affirmative action life, I prefer the latter.” In the ensu- quotas so they threw out the results ing 45 years, the only thing that has and more or less appointed whoever changed is the date. was on the in with the politicos RALPH E. SCHOENSTEIN Fraternally yours, at the time. Officers that scored as & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO. Bill Welch, low as 600 out of 700 that took the 526 CORNELL AVENUE SAN MATEO, CA 94402 (415) 347·0205 SFPD Retired test were given jobs over those who scored in the 100s. The sole criterion was the color of their skin or ethnic Editor — background. Then another Demo- Upon reading President Delagnes cratic judge ruled what they did with message “We are Republicans with I have a Sellers Permit and I make Police Star plaques in the Police the test results was illegal but refused Democratic needs” I was at the least Officers Association store. to stop the appointments given in an puzzled by his point of view of Re- illegal manner? The lasting effects of All my star mountings do NOT involve cutting the star pin or soldering publican office holders as compared this can still be seen in today’s ap- a threaded post on the back of the star. All my mountings keep the star to the Democratic ones. pointments to the upper command intact in its original condition without any alterations. All my mountings One statement is that we are jobs. are made with a Velcro support that the star pin slides into. beholding to the Democrats for our Since Gary’s tone seems to im- top-shelf salary and benefits, which If you have any sign needs; laser cutting, computerized wood carving, ply which way to vote in the next is true. (Think Willie Brown) Of presidential election and follows metal signs and banners feel free to call me for a quotation. course has there ever been a Repub- that Romney is an elitist who can’t lican that held any kind of office or connect with the common guy, then had the power to determine what I have a few of the millionaires I the salary of a police officer in San believe don’t like us either. Obama, Francisco would be? I mean from (how does a community organizer when I joined the department in

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become a millionaire.) Al Gore, The this would not have been possible. The number of children we serve and filled with hands-on activities, Kennedy clan (their money made The proceeds will provide scholar- continues to significantly increase state-of-the-art interactive technol- through boot legging, etc.), John ships to deserving candidates who each year, and Compass Care in- ogy, and rotating educational exhibi- Kerry (yes he married his money) wish to attend the Santa Rosa Junior volvement is occurring much earlier tions. This national institution will John Edwards, Mr. my wife’s dying College Basic Police Academy. in the illness course. To meet that be a powerful way to build respect so I’m going out while she’s sick to Respectfully, need, we just launched an outpatient and appreciation for the more than get a replacement, and for in state Kim Coletta palliative care clinic for children 800,000 federal, state, and local law millionaire’s, Barbra Boxer, Nancy Jim Mathiesen Memorial with chronic, life-limiting neurolog- enforcement officers who serve our Pelosi, she who diverts taxpayer Scholarship Fund ic/metabolic diseases. We are excited nation. money to her millionaire husband’s that contributions such as yours help Your gift will help increase public Dear SFPOA — pineapple plantation in Hawaii make these additions possible. appreciation and understanding of I would like to thank you for your where they pay the workers mini- Over these many years, the law enforcement. This Museum will generous donation to the Salvation mum wage. Yes, Yes all these folks POA has been loyal partners with strengthen the bonds between law Army Reulton Place barbeque! care about you. HA. Compass Care, enabling us to offer enforcement officers and the public We sincerely appreciate your con- What I find interesting in the up- compassionate quality of life support they serve, which will result in more tinued support. Thank you! coming election is that I’m supposed integrated into our world-class medi- effective law enforcement and safer All the best, to be more upset with Mitt Romney cal care. communities. Eva Fordham, MPA being a millionaire and spending We are very grateful for all that Thank you for your support and The Salvation Army the money he made himself, than you do to support the patients and leadership! I am with Obama spending my tax Dear SFPOA — families of UCSF Benioff Children’s Sincerely, money, my son’s tax money (he is On behalf of the Board of Direc- Hospital. Every day they inspire us Craig W. Floyd currently a Police Officer in the bay tors, the 2012 Memorial Golf Com- with their courage and love for each Chairman and CEO area,) and my 7-month-old grand- mittee and the members of our other as they face daunting chal- National Law Enforcement Officers son’s money and giving it to those Association, I would like to thank lenges. Memorial Fund who have never worked. you for your financial support of Sincerely, While Gary frets over the gap our Annual Association of Orange Robin Kramer, RN, MS, PNP between the haves and the have-nots County Deputy Sheriffs Memorial Coordinator, Compass Care Dear SFPOA — that could be corrected if we brought Golf Tournament. UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Thank you for your generous sup- back all the middle class jobs we With your generous donation of port of the 2012 Ohlhoff Golf Tour- lost when we let all the factories go $250 as “Tee Sponsor” we added nament! Your support helps us raise overseas. The reason they left was much needed resources to the Me- Dear POA — funds to continue the important the outrageous tax rates put on them morial Fund and were able to raise Our thanks to you and to the San work of providing affordable recov- by the Democrats. over $60,000 at our June 18th event. Francisco Police Officers Associa- ery services in the San Francisco Bay The bottom line is I’m happy with Once again, thank you for your tion for your generous donation of Area. the salary benefits and the retire- generous contribution and we look $10,000 to the first-ever National We greatly appreciate your gen- ment benefits that have been given forward to your continued support. Law Enforcement Museum! As erosity and ongoing support and to the department but I would ask, Sincerely, requested, your donation will help we look forward to seeing you on do you think they are sustainable? Tom Dominguez President build the first-ever National Law En- September 17! All cities are running on a deficit Association of Orange County forcement Museum. This gift brings Thank you from all of us at Ohl- and S.F. hasn’t escaped this problem. Deputy Sheriffs SFPOA’s total contributions to the hoff! Four cities in California have al- Museum to $60,500. Sincerely, Dear SFPOA — ready filed for bankruptcy protection The Museum will be the most Mike Sturgis On behalf of the California Nar- and I’m afraid there are going to be exciting museum of its kind in the Development Coordinator cotics Officers’ Associations’ “Survi- more. What happens to the contracts world, telling the incredible his- Ohlhoff Recovery Program vors’ Memorial Fund” we thank you they have with public safety once tory of law enforcement in America for your support of our fundraiser they are in court? The U.S. is on the benefiting the families of Peace Of- brink of going over the edge fiscally ficers who have sacrificed their lives with the idiots we have in office protecting the citizens of California. now. If Obama is re-elected I will Without your generosity, we would predict that within a year we will Save with an SFPCU not be able to assist these families in make Greece look like child’s play their time of need. and when that happens what do you Sincerely, Vehicle Loan think will happen to your job, ben- Brian McAuley efits and retirement. As for me, my Chairman slogan for the upcoming election is; CNOA Survivors’ Memorial Fund I rather have the “Millionaire Mor- mon Businessman” than the “Mus- Dear SFPOA — lim, Community activist Moron” Thank you for your ongoing com- Officer Jim Taylor mitment and recent generous dona- Retired SFPD tion of $17,500 to Compass Care, the Pediatric Palliative Care Program at Dear SFPOA — UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. 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Page 18 POA Journal September 2012 Book Reviews Some Short Notes on Two Books: Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn that someone had attempted to clean Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi up blood. But there is no Amy - any- Season of the Witch This novel is a rare find: ingenious where. There is no ransom demand, plotting, unusual style, engaging prose no clear cut reason for her to be miss- By David Talbot of the people who are written about, and a fun challenging “who did it?” ing and the community is shocked. Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi and their friends, will no doubt enjoy The author, Gillian Flynn, has writ- As the investigation proceeds, Nick this book. I found it to be nothing ten two previous novels that have becomes the primary suspect, even I tried at least two times to read more than propaganda for the very, met with great success: Sharp Objects, though the police try to convince him Season of the Witch by David Talbot. I very far left and outré. I was a resident which was shortlisted for the Mystery he isn’t. And Nick doesn’t help himself was unable to finish either time and, of The City for much of the entire span Writers of America Edgar for Best First by telling a few lies and acting in a therefore, I felt I would not write about of the book and a San Francisco Police Novel by an American Writer, and won manner the towns folk and police find it. However, since it is about San Fran- Officer for almost all of it. I not only the Ian Fleming Steel Daggers award, inappropriate. Nick finds himself with cisco from 1967 to 1982 and is written didn’t agree with what Mr. Talbot was and Dark Places. But this novel, Gone only one friend, his twin sister Margo, by a writer who fashions himself an writing I hardly recognized the place Girl, seems to have made her a literary who irritatingly is referred to through- expert on The City, I thought a few and people he described. I don’t share star. The novel has been at the top of out the story as simply Go. Nick will observations were in order. his fawning attitude toward the Hal- many best-selling lists, including The convince you he is innocent. He will Another local writer, James Clif- linan family, although Vincent did, New York Times and The San Francisco even own up to his lies, at least to the ford, wrote a novel, “Philip’s Code: indeed, leave a lasting imprint. If you Chronicle for many weeks and is show- reader, but he never stops maintain- No News is Good News — to a Killer.” believe that San Francisco is a great ing no sign of fading. ing that he didn’t do it. But do what? The book was reviewed in this Journal place to live and enjoy only because of In one sense it is a difficult book to Where is Amy? some time back and made the argu- the extremists of that era then this is review because the plot is so clever and In the previous four years Amy had ment that journalism had been cor- likely a book for you. I’m disappointed constantly surprising that a reviewer always plotted a treasure hunt for Nick rupted by writers of fluff instead of in myself for not borrowing it from would do the reader an injustice to to follow to find his anniversary pres- fact-gathering writers. Each week the the library. Now I’m stuck with it in give very much of what transpires. On ent. This year was no exception, except Chronicle gives evidence and weight my Kindle. the other hand, let me tempt you with the police are just as interested in the to his thesis, as does this book. A few a general outline. notes Amy has left as is Nick. There are some great observations 1. Marriage can be a challenge. made about how the internet and in- 2. We may not, in fact, know much stantaneous mass media has altered Murder in Vegas: New Crime Tales about the people in our lives, even all of us. Nick riffs about: “We were though we firmly believe we do. the first human beings who would Even our significant others may of Gambling and Desperation never see anything for the first time. be very different than we believe We stare at the wonders of the world, Edited by Michael Connelly The Gambling Master of Shanghai, by them to be. dull-eyed, underwhelmed. Mona Lisa, Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi Joan Richter, brought an international 3. What we see and hear is not always angle that fit perfectly. the Pyramids,....I can’t recall a single factual. amazing thing I have seen firsthand This is a paperback collection of There’s murder, robbery, booze, Not much help, I suppose, but those short stories I accidently came across treachery and just enough humor to that I didn’t immediately reference to a ideas drive the plot. And they provide movie or a TV show....I’ve literally seen last month. It was published in 2005 keep things in perspective. There was the impetus for the reader to keep so it may not be readily available in also some very good advice in the it all and the worst thing, the thing turning the pages, faster and faster as that makes me want to blow my brains your favorite bookstore. The authors prologue: “The house doesn’t beat the the story goes forward. of the stories are not as well-known player. It just give him the opportunity out, is: The secondhand experience is Nick and Amy Dunne had previ- always better. The image is crisper, the as the editor, Michael Connelly, but to beat himself.” Sage comment from ously lived in New York but, after the majority of the stories are great Nicholas (Nick the Greek) Dondalos. view is keener...If we are betrayed, we both losing their jobs, they moved to know the words to say; when a loved entertainment. The very first story, Connelly then added the clearly cor- Carthage, Missouri, the home of Nick’s The Sunshine Tax, by James Swain, got rect American proverb, “A Smith and one dies, we know the words to say. If family. His father is suffering from we want to play the stud or the smart- me hooked and I buzzed through the Wesson beats four aces.” And Mr. Alzheimer’s disease and frequently 380 pages of twenty-two stories. The Connelly adds, “Don’t ever think you ass or the fool, we know the words to wanders away from the care home say. We are all working from the same underlying themes associated with know everything there is to know in which he lives. Nick’s mother has Las Vegas, expressed by the sub-title: about Las Vegas. Not ever.” And this dog-eared script.” recently passed away. But Nick has A reader could say the novel is a crime, gambling and desperation, are collection is a good indication that all always been considered the success- fully explored. Since it is a collection three comments are correct. great psychological thriller and not ful young man who went away to the be wrong, but it is also a true old- the reader can pick and choose what If you’re looking for a paperback big city and returned with a beautiful appeals and what doesn’t. The titles to read at the beach this isn’t a bad fashioned mystery. The language can wife, who is seemingly near-perfect. get explicit so this is not a youngsters’ alone are worth reading: Death of a choice. You can pick up right where Amy’s parents, the Elliots, made them- Whale in the Church of Elvis, by Linda you were before you nodded off or you book, and it is definitely evil. Evil in selves well-known and wealthy by the sense that it will keep you away Kerslake caught my eye quickly and I can move on to the next story. writing children’s books about a little found the story as amusing as the title. from what you should be doing, and girl who just happened to be named keep you up late at night because you “Amazing Amy.” The books were enor- will just have to know! Evil in the mously successful among the rising sense there are almost no characters yuppie class, but the Elliots’ wealth that are likeable, and yet you want to may not be what is was perceived. know them all better. Where is Amy? They are about to celebrate their fifth Go find out for yourself. You won’t be wedding anniversary when Amy dis- sorry, but you might get addicted to appears. There is evidence of a violent Gillian Flynn. struggle at their home and indications

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Reviewed by Dr. Anne Bisek References are provided. likely people to cave into stress.” One Clearly Smith’s loving wife, sup- of the author’s integral tools in recov- Officer T. Cooper Smith tells his portive friends, family and depart- ery was his Christian faith which is story of an officer involved shooting ment had a lot to do with his psycho- prevalent but not preachy throughout in 2001 and his courageous psycho- logical recovery. However, for officers his story. To edit out his faith would logical recovery of the aftermath. The whose PTSD has alienated family and have left out an important part of who story is set in Orange County, in the friends, or for officers who feel like he is and how he coped before and city of La Habra where Officer Smith their administrations have betrayed after the OIS. had been working since 1997. Rarely is them, EMDR can be the difference This short 130-page book published a first responder strong enough to be between life and death. by lulu is a quick easy read for an of- this vulnerable in detailing the physi- ficer curious about EMDR therapy, cal changes that create the emotional a peer support member who wants difficulties after some (not all) critical Smith’s ability to help a colleague but hasn’t been incidents. through an OIS or for an officer who In the initial hours after the shoot- to not only heal wants to know if her/his experiences ing, Smith details his interview by psychologically but are in the normal range following the District Attorney. What he doesn’t an OIS. Smith’s writing style is so realize is that at the time of the inter- also to transform his personal I had the sense that I knew view, the recent events of the shooting him. I found his first person account have not yet made it to long-term stor- Dr. Anne Bisek experience into the of an OIS gripping and hard to put age in his brain. Memory is a structural down. Bloody Sunday Surviving Post and chemical process. In the first few Smith’s ability to not only heal written word for law Traumatic Stress Disorder with EMDR hours after any event the memory of psychologically but also to transform is available through Amazon.com for it is still being formed. his experience into the written word enforcement is an $14.99; be advised there are many Smith is quite bothered by the for law enforcement is an inspiring ex- inspiring example of books with a similar title. “missing pictures” and “memory ample of what is possible after a critical gaps.” He wants to share the entire incident. My two favorite quotes that what is possible after Dr. Anne Bisek is a licensed clini- sequence of events with the DA. His show this transformation over time cal psychologist in Fremont, CA. She honesty or integrity is not at issue here and with treatment begin with the a critical incident. works with first responders, the mili- — it is his hippocampus, the memory classic, “I wanted to fix myself, by my- tary and their families. Her specialty storage area of the brain. The physical self without opening up to anyone…I is calls for service involving the death As a psychologist who works with and chemical constraints of the brain had hit bottom,” and end with “There of a child. For more information on law enforcement, I know that a com- do not mean the officer is dishonest. will always be a dent in my armor, but this topic visit www.whenachiddies. mon statement after a resilient officer The author authentically describes I have used that dent to be a better com. Dr. Bisek uses EMDR to treat some experiences some of the symptoms the difference between a shooting on husband, father and officer.” symptoms of critical incident stress. To of critical incident stress can identify a SWAT callout when an officer can ex- The author has researched Eye learn more about her, visit her web site with Smith’s comment “…I would have pect gunfire, versus a situation when Movement Desensitization and Re- at www.Doc911.net an officer on patrol is not expecting processing (EMDR), and points out considered myself to be one of the least to get into a shootout. For example, that this treatment “can be valuable he can hear the shotgun blast and for administrators and municipalities radio traffic on the SWAT call out, but that don’t want to lose good employ- he could not hear the rounds firing ees to Posttraumatic Stress. This quick from his gun in the Bloody Sunday and effective treatment allows depart- shooting. ments to save time and money.”

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Labor Relations Information Systems www.lris.com San Jose Police Department Losing Officers At Record Pace After Pension Reform SAN JOSE, CA – Colleagues told If she had stayed and moved up the bunch of greedy guts and we don’t ap- who may have climbed the ranks, Jincy Pace that one day she’d become ladder, she realized that because of the preciate what you’ve done for us,” Pace Pace said. Unland said the influx of a deputy chief of the San Jose Police staffing shortage she wouldn’t have said. “As officers, we are used to that, new hires will not keep pace with the Department. Smart, hardworking, re- much time to spend with her family. to some extent. But it’s heartbreaking. rate of retirements and resignations. spected, the West Point graduate had She also said the staffing levels have It’s a vote, right there in front of you.” And because it typically takes at least all the attributes for a high-ranking created an unsafe environment for of- From Reed’s standpoint, the situ- two years for a new officer to get up position. ficers, and she sees safety in the city ation at the Police Department is a to speed, the resulting “brain drain” Pace still has that goal, but it won’t on the decline. troubling but necessary one. In the will be evident. happen in San Jose. “I’m not willing to sacrifice my short term, the city doesn’t have the What it all means is the department After almost 14 years with the de- family for an organization like that, money to pay higher salaries. But the isn’t the same as when Pace began partment, Thursday was Pace’s last day especially one that has come to this mayor said that once the city gets the her career 14 years ago, when it was a as a San Jose cop. She’s trading in her point, with very little to say to me,” “pension problem solved,” then pay “high-performing team.” sergeant’s badge to become a patrol Pace said. hikes can be considered and more cops As an example, she recalls the officer in Hillsboro, Ore. Pace is one But for many officers, it’s an eco- can be hired. Wendy’s finger-in-chili scam, a 2002 of 79 officers who have resigned from nomic decision. Moore said that employee contribu- caper in which a couple was arrested the San Jose Police Department since When one San Jose cop moved to tions of nearly 20 percent for pension for planting a human finger in a bowl 2011, including 30 this year. the Redwood City Police Department, and retiree health care, coupled with of chili at the fast-food restaurant. San Jose police Chief Chris Moore his take-home pay increased from the 10 percent pay cut, is driving of- “We had the expertise, the man- said for the first time in the depart- $2,100 every two weeks or $54,600 a ficers to look elsewhere. Seventy-nine power, the drive,” Pace said. “I ques- ment’s history more police officers are year up to $3,400 every two weeks or officers have resigned since 2011, tion whether we’d make the case today. resigning — primarily for jobs with $88,400 a year, according to the San compared with 47 from 2007 to 2010. Not because we don’t have the exper- other departments — than are retir- Jose police union. “They all say the same thing,” tise or the intelligence. We totally do. ing. Twenty-one officers have retired The maximum base pay for a Camp- Moore said. “I love the city. I love this I don’t know we’d have the manpower this year. bell police officer is $104,836 a year, department. But I can’t afford to work to put into it. Moore and union officials say the with a 9 percent retirement contribu- here.” “We’d be telling Wendy’s, good luck reason is twofold. After pension reform tion. Campbell does not offer retiree To get police staffing levels to 1,109, with that,” she said. and pay cuts, officers can make more health benefits. the department in September will Pace is looking forward to planting money and better benefits elsewhere, By comparison, officers in San Jose begin the first of two academy classes roots in a new community, but her even at smaller departments. Others, now earn a maximum base salary of that could put 66 rookie cops on the departure is bittersweet. including veteran officers, are leaving $97,198 and make an 11.13 percent streets in June, Moore said. A second “There’s so many amazing people because they say the once-proud force contribution to their retirement fund academy is scheduled in March. that I have worked with, and worked is dispirited, overworked and rife with and 8.26 percent for retirement health Moore worries about the depart- for, and I have put so much of myself morale problems. They don’t see the care, according to city statistics. ment’s ability to retain these new of- into the job that I’ve done, and it’s like same opportunities and proactive po- In San Francisco, the maximum ficers once they complete the training watching someone you love slowly licing they once did. base annual salary is $118,898, plus a and get experience on the street. wither away and die,” Pace said. “It’s “It’s absolutely the hardest decision 9 percent employee pension contribu- And the new officers won’t im- so sad. But I’ve got to go before I get I’ve ever made,” said Pace, saying she tion and 2 percent for retiree health mediately make up for the loss of drawn down under with it.” weighed what is best for her family, care. experienced officers and sergeants — From The San Jose Mercury News including wife Beach Pace, former ex- Recently other San Jose cops have ecutive director of City Year, and their left for jobs with the Livermore and two young children. “I’ve never loved Walnut Creek police departments and Judge Blocks 12-Hour Shifts an agency, a city as much as I love this the Santa Cruz County and El Dorado place. I love San Jose. My heart and County sheriff’s offices. For Detroit Police soul is here, absolutely. It just pains “Our stars will leave. They just will,” DETROIT, MI — A judge has blocked WJBK Fox 2 reports that the same me to leave.” Police Officers’ Association President an attempt to move police from 8 to judge also blocked planned 10 percent As a result of the exodus, Police Jim Unland said. 12-hour shifts this week, according to pay cuts for police. Department staffing is substantially In response to the staffing shortage, the Detroit Free Press. Pay cuts anticipated for the rest of lower than what’s authorized. There the city is authorizing more overtime The city’s police union re - the city’s workers could still go into are 1,055 sworn officers instead of for the already weary patrol division, quested the injunction, which is effect, but not for police, according to 1,109. For the patrol division, the and stripping other non-patrol divi- in effect until a Aug. 22 Wayne the Fox 2 report. problem is even greater. It is autho- sions to place more officers on the County Circuit Court hearing. The order is based on the suspen- rized for 548 officers but only has 492 street. Police Chief Ralph Godbee last week sion of Michigan’s emergency manager on the rolls, and 32 of the officers are Moore said he has repeatedly told said he intended to begin using 12- law pending a November referendum. not available for duty due to various City Hall that to retain good cops, hour shifts as a “tool that I can get reasons. In 2008, the patrol division the city must “increase our bottom- more police officers on the street.” From Mlive.com boasted nearly 600 officers. The fear line pay.” “Obviously, we’re not going to get This post appeared first on Labor among officers is the number will con- Mayor Chuck Reed acknowledges more police officers, so we have to Relations Information System. tinue to drop and put a greater strain that San Jose’s salary is not competi- reconfigure what we do,” Godbee said. on their safety and ability to answer tive with other agencies’ but stands calls for service. by the decision to ask all city workers, “We’re going to be losing a lot of including police officers, to take a 10 people, and they’re not the people percent pay cut in 2011. The alterna- Scranton Mayor Reaches Settlement you’d want to lose,” Pace said. “We tive, he said, was to deplete the Police have some of the most amazing em- Department even more by laying off With Unions to Pay Back Public ployees. We can only do so much. 156 officers. We’re at the point we’re breaking. It “We’ll have to make some ad- Safety Workers’ Wage breaks my heart.” justments once we get the pension Pace and the dozens of other de- problem resolved,” Reed said. “We After Scranton, PA Mayor Chris would drop their bid to have the mayor parted cops leave a department that can make adjustments in pay to be Doherty (D) reduced the pay of hun- held in contempt of court, according is struggling to respond to an uptick competitive.” dreds of his city’s public workers — in- to the agreement, reached Saturday in crimes across the board — a surge Reed argues that the city’s pen- cluding firefighters, police officers, and and presented to a judge on Monday. some say is the result of criminals sion costs have more than tripled in other safety workers — to minimum Despite the fact that a federal judge knowing there are fewer eyes on the a decade to $245 million and devour wage earlier this month, three unions issued an injunction preventing the streets. San Jose is on pace to exceed funding for city services. A recent au- challenged the cuts in federal court. city from decreasing workers’ pay to the 15-year high of 39 homicides last dit affirmed that the city’s retirement In a deal reached today, the mayor has minimum wage, Doherty slashed the year, the 2012 total ballooning by funds remain $3.5 billion short of agreed to pay back the wages that the wages of hundreds of public employ- eight in just 11 days in August. covering promised benefits and that city owes to its public workers. In ad- ees earlier this month, claiming that As an internal affairs sergeant, Pace retirement costs have doubled in two dition to restoring employees’ wages, Scranton could not afford to pay their would field background check calls for years, “from $136 million to an esti- Doherty will also award them with full salaries. co-workers who were looking for other mated $244 million.” In June, voters interest for the backlogged salaries, John Judge, the president of Scran- jobs. In April she began to wonder overwhelmingly approved Measure B Reuters reports: ton’s firefighters’ union, said he why she wasn’t looking, too. While to reduce pensions for new hires and Mayor Christopher Doherty agreed remains “cautious” about the settle- Hillsboro doesn’t pay as much, Pace’s make current employees pay more for that the city would pay approximately ment’s good news for public workers, take-home pay will be within a few their pensions or switch to a reduced $750,000 in compensation owed to expressing hope that the city won’t thousand dollars of what she earns in plan for their remaining years. firefighters, police officers and public hold workers’ living wages hostage in San Jose. And because the cost of living Some cops took the vote personally. works employees, plus at least $5,100 the future. is much lower, Pace believes her family “As officers, what we are hearing in interest, said Tom Jennings, a From Think Progress will enjoy a better quality of life. from our citizens is you guys are a lawyer for the employees’ unions. This post appeared first on Labor In exchange, the unions said they Relations Information System. September 2012 POA Journal Page 23 Council Member: Crime Rates Have Some Oakland Residents ‘Living Like Caged Animals in Their Homes’ OAKLAND, CA — Since the Oak- “It was a crisis,” said Councilman after the union’s givebacks, he said, police academies – each with 55 cadets land City Council laid off 80 officers Ignacio De La Fuente, who was part of “they’re not saving that money, they’re – for the coming year. But the force is and 21 cadets in 2010 to save money, the negotiating team. “The police had spending it. That’s for sure.” only expected to gain 40 officers by crime is up and police response time to understand that we were responsible the end of the training because not all is down. for providing all the different services Council’s dilemma are expected to graduate, and because Criminal investigations declined. a city requires. They refused to con- To what extent the council had al- other officers will retire or quit. It The special squads that tackle guns, tribute to their pension at the time. ternatives is still under debate. costs $170,000 per cadet for academy gangs and parolees plunged from 10 In my opinion, they’re the ones who It could have laid off fewer officers recruitment, training and pay. to two. Response times to 911 calls called the shots.” — 53 instead of 80, as then-Mayor slowed from an average of 15 to 17 Ron Dellums wanted. It could have Future staffing minutes. Police concessions demanded a lower pension contribu- But other factors loom that threaten But nearly everyone involved with Sgt. Dom Arotzarena, the police tion to avoid layoffs, as councilwomen staffing, now and for the future. the decision says they would do it union president at the time of the Jane Brunner and Jean Quan, now the A large portion of the force – around again if conditions were the same. layoffs, stepped down from his union mayor, advocated. Or it could have cut 90 officers earlier this year – are off The layoffs, council members said, role and now patrols East Oakland, the libraries or recreation centers instead, patrol due to injury. Another 14 are were driven by the cold reality of a most violent part of the state’s most as Councilman Larry Reid now says he in the internal affairs division, largely $30.5 million deficit and a police violent city. would have accepted. due to requirements of a settlement in union that refused to give concessions As officers scramble from call to “The council had a choice,” said a federal civil rights lawsuit. that other unions gave. call, Arotzarena said he’s seen urgent Reid, who represents East Oakland. And in 2014, the city will lose “The reality is, they were different requests remain on hold. The crime “They could have made cuts in other federal money that pays for 25 offi- times,” said Councilwoman Desley rate went down the year of the layoffs, areas without laying off 80 police of- cers that work closely with Oakland Brooks. “If we were in the financial but in successive years it has gone up. ficers. The political will was not there. schools. Also that year, Measure Y, a shape we’re in today, would we make “Somebody out there probably lost “The No. 1priority of this city is city parcel tax that pays for 63 officers different decisions? I don’t know.” their life because of this decision,” he public safety. I have residents living and violence-prevention programs, is At the time, the city’s shortfall said. “There’s no question in my mind. like caged animals in their homes and set to expire. looked like a long-term problem. A $78 As brutal as that sounds, there’s no they can’t sit on their front porches, Nonetheless, Quan is optimistic. million deficit was projected for the way around it.” and children can’t play in the streets.” She said pension reforms planned next year. Roughly 75 percent of the Arotzarena said De La Fuente and Reid, Brooks and Rebecca Kaplan at the state level could make it much city’s general fund budget went to po- other council members don’t tell the voted against the layoffs in 2010. cheaper to hire police officers. The lice and fire costs, with an additional full story of what happened. Quan, De La Fuente, Brunner, Nancy recession appears to be ebbing. And 10 percent going to debt payments. All In 2011, a year after the layoffs, the Nadel and Pat Kernighan voted for she’s pushed to keep the number of of the city’s unions gave concessions – union agreed to pay the disputed pen- them. officers from declining further. except one, the police, whose contract sion contribution and to accept lesser Brunner, who said it would be “I wish that we could have come to was not up for negotiation. benefits for new hires, Arotzarena said. “crazy to lay off police” in Oakland, a compromise then and didn’t have to But the council hired back only a small felt the city had no choice. To keep lay off officers,” Quan said. “We either Pension battle number of officers. Today, with 640 police staffing as it was then, Brun- had to pass the budget or not.” The council demanded that police officers, the force has lost 136 officers ner said, “every single other program officers pay 9 percent of their salaries from the 776 it had at the time of the would have to be shut down. No pav- From The San Francisco Chronicle toward their pension. In return for layoffs. Two years earlier, in 2008, ing the streets. No sidewalks. No senior The post Council Member: Crime Rates a pension contribution of nearly $8 Oakland had 837 officers. centers. Libraries would have to close. Have Some Oakland Residents ‘Living million, the police union wanted the Despite the union concessions in City Hall would close. We couldn’t pay Like Caged Animals In Their Homes’ ap- same no-layoff guarantee that fire- 2011, Arotzarena said, “I didn’t see any for a city administrator.” peared first on Labor Relations Informa- fighters have. increases in cops.” It’s not clear if the city will ever re- tion System. But the council refused on a 5-3 City mismanagement of finances gain its police staffing heyday of 2008, vote, arguing that such a guarantee led to the layoffs, he believes. When but council members are trying. would be financially risky. times were good, they didn’t save. And The council has approved three Officer’s Suicide Note Leads to Firing of Two Other Officers, Questions About Arrests LAUDERHILL, FL — Three hours ary for violating departmental rules and extremely upset” when he learned an Iraq War veteran, began in October before he put a gun to his head and regarding honesty and competency. what Rodgers had said about him in 2010 after Lauderhill Assistant Chief pulled the trigger, Lauderhill Police The city did not announce the his final declaration. Michael Cochran enlisted help from Officer Elijah “Eli” Rodgers wrote a firings, and police officials have not Yopps referred other questions to the Florida Department of Law En- four-paragraph goodbye. publicly acknowledged problems with his attorney, Pompano Beach’s Johnny forcement, according to a Lauderhill Then he emailed it to several hun- the Crime Suppression Unit. McCray Jr. McCray did not return Internal Affairs report. dred of his fellow city employees — Both men contend they did noth- phone messages. The State Attorney’s memo that from City Manager Chuck Faranda ing wrong and are appealing their The FOP report strongly criticized closed the case following Rodgers’ on down. terminations. Lauderhill police brass for “poor judg- suicide says the case involved an “For those who know me as a friend In his suicide note, Rodgers singled ments and decisions” that “led to a unlawful drug possession arrest in or co-worker, they know I am a good out Yopps. He mentioned no one else series of very serious consequences” November 2010. person who strives to work hard and by name. that likely could have been avoided Rodgers reported at the time that do the right thing. Unfortunately, “The lies that Thomas Yopps (police with proper management. during a traffic stop in the city at 440 some who become (sic) jealous began officer) told stated I lied in a police “Shockingly, not one person on the W. Sunrise Blvd. he found a single to weave a web of lies to discredit and report. I tried to explain to the State command staff who had knowledge Methadone pill in the lap of a male try to ruin my career,” Rodgers wrote. Attorney’s office and told them about and failed to act…is being held ac- passenger. But Yopps, his partner that “I want to apologize to all my fellow the hostile working environment to countable for their failure and that is day, later told prosecutors that wasn’t co-workers for the negative publicity no avail,” he wrote. “Yopps is a bad a travesty,” the report says. true and provided a different version and hope someone listens now.” person who could unravel all the hard “Even the City of Lauderhill’s man- of events. Prosecutors said indepen- The date was Feb. 24, 2011. Rodg- work every department in the city has agement in some small way is to blame dent witnesses corroborated Yopp’s ers, 31, had just learned Broward cor- worked so hard to accomplish.” by promoting staff into ranks that account. ruption prosecutors were preparing A report on Rodgers’ death by the they were not ready to assume from a The memo by Assistant State At- a warrant for his arrest the next day Fraternal Order of Police suggests the lack of proper training and/or lack of torney Tim Donnelly says prosecutors on charges of official misconduct and enmity was mutual. well-rounded experience perspective,” were investigating two other criminal falsifying official records. He took his The report by Lauderhill FOP Lodge the report says. allegations when Rodgers killed him- life after an hour-long standoff with 161 Vice President Michael Gordon John Puleo is ex-Officer Ranger’s self. police at his home in Pembroke Pines. says a half-dozen officers reported FOP representative. He said command One case involved an allegedly falsi- Broward Bulldog used Florida’s hearing Yopps say Rodgers was a staff can expect to be questioned when fied police report in which Rodgers was public records law to obtain Rodgers’ “dirty cop” and that he was going to his client’s case is aired. suspected of concocting a confession email, and other documents about “get” him. And when Rodgers killed “It’s going to arbitration in about from a defendant. Another had to do what happened. himself, Yopps “placed a Grim Reaper four or five months,” said Puleo. with an incident in the Lauderhill Newly released police and prosecu- license plate on the front of his police “Higher-ups knew what was going on Police holding cell area while Rodg- tors’ records show that two of Rodgers’ vehicle,” the report says. and nobody did nothing.” ers and Ranger were processing an colleagues in Lauderhill’s troubled In an interview this week, Yopps Police Chief Andrew Smalling, who individual charged with possession Crime Suppression Unit who provided said he bore no hatred for Rodgers. “I became chief last September, did not of marijuana. information to prosecutors — Officers respected him as a person,” he said. return phone messages seeking com- From The Sun Sentinel Thomas Yopps and Raymond Ranger He added, however, that he was “ex- ment. This post appeared first on Labor — were fired in December and Janu- tremely shocked, extremely pissed off The criminal case against Rodgers, Relations Information System. Page 24 POA Journal September 2012

wonderful event with Marquez every umpiring many of the games. year and of course thanks goes out to The SF Sheriffs put two teams out Nick’s Notes both of them. on the field thanks toBill Tuiasosopo By Nick Shihadeh, Also to be acknowledged are Daly and Chris Krohl and special thanks Journal Sports Editor City PD as well as the DC Park and Rec goes to Nina Marquez (Marc’s daugh- for helping to provide the fields. Pacific ter) for taking and providing fine pho- Seals Win Agri Poultry donated to the cause and tos as well as Damian Fischer (Aaron’s Espinoza Softball Tourney the SF POA should be thanked as well son) for doing a great job as bat boy for their support. Members of North- for the Seals. It was a special weekend HECK IT OUT: The eighth ern Station were a great help providing for the Espinoza family as well as the annual Issac Espinoza Memo- a team in the tourney and umpires as department with the SFPD Seals able rial Softball Tournament took well, where kudos goes to Mike Tursi to run the table to victory....that’s all C for putting Northern’s team on the for now, stay well and safe and so see place the weekend of Aug. 11th and 12th at the fields at Westlake in Daly field and to Doug Tennenbaum and Ya next month. City, and the SFPD Seals softball team Tim Reynolds for doing a fine job came out of the losers bracket to win it all. Run by Glen Wilson (who also The players on the Seals besides Wil- pitched all the games and was tour- son included: Kevin Worrell, Nelson nament MVP), the Seals played three Ramos, Quoc Do, Mike Alexander, games on Saturday and five games on Mike Hara, Greg Latus, Aaron Fisch- Sunday. They were able to beat the er, Chris Olson, Armann Ramoso, tough San Bruno Boys softball team Kevin Brugaletta, Danny Reyes, (run by Mark Schaukowich) twice in Eddy Alvarado (Ramos’ brother-in- the championship round which was law married to Maria), and yours truly considered a long shot, and come away as I was proud to be playing with such with the championship. a talented group of department ball The first game went “back and players in such a special tournament. forth” most of the contest until the The club missed Glenn “Slumdog” 6th inning where the Seals would Ortega who wasn’t able to make the eventually take the lead and hold on tourney, but he was still on everyone’s to win by a score of 12-8. The second mind as they battled through all the game saw the Seals take an early lead, games; “love you boo.” build on that lead, and then never look As far as Isaac Espinoza’s family ANNUAL PICNIC AND 5 K RUN back while coasting to a 10-2 victory was concerned, his mother Carol was and the championship. The players present along with Issac Sr.; and, of BENEFITING SAN FRANCISCO SAFE were justly rewarded with exculsive course Isaac’s sister Regina attended snazzy black ball caps with an orange as she does every year to support the 5K Fun Run/Walk · Picnic · Rib Cook - Off · Rock Wall colored “SF” logo on the front and Is- memory of her late brother. The barbe- sac’s star #64 on the back . The players cue was handled expertly as usual by Petting Zoo · Family Events and Activities obviously wore those caps proudly the Marc Marquez, and thanks to many rest of the day. more are in order: Worrell puts on this Everyone Welcome! It’s SFPD Picnic Time Sunday, September 23, 2012 By Ray Padmore, tor to teach us how to do the electric Chief’s Office slide, and some farm animals to keep 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM our kids entertained. We’ll have a Sunday, September 23, 2012, will small jump house for small people Peacock Meadow, Golden Gate Park be a day to remember! It will mark and a big jump house for big people. the unprecedented revival of a long If you haven’t seen our horses or K9 standing tradition in the San Francisco in awhile, this may be another great $35 early registration available till Sept. 7 Police Department — the Annual De- opportunity to get reacquainted. partment Picnic. This year, the depart- In order for this event to be suc- (Includes picnic and event technical T-shirt) ment, in conjunction with the SAFE 5K cessful and memorable for us, I just $45 registration afterwards Fun Run/Walk will bring a level of fun need a few things done by September 5K and excitement never seen at Peacock 7: let me know who is coming (i.e. Ray Meadow located in Golden Gate Park. Padmore, spouse, and 2 kids), this way The Event will kick off at 9:00 am I can make sure everyone has some- Rib Cook-Off Rematch with registration for the 5K (about 3 thing to eat; let us know if you will be miles) fun Run/Walk, and then the putting together a team or running by Sell the Most Raffle tickets runners will be off! Don’t worry, if you yourself (you can register your team Station/Department that raises the most gets are just coming to enjoy the festivi- at: www.sfsafe.org/copsandjoggers); as all ties, there will be lots to do at Peacock funds raised through the Fun Run and Precor GYM EQUIPMENT Meadow. Permit me to name a few: Raffle ticket sales will benefit SAFE, I SFPD Individual that raises the most gets iPad pie eating contest — if you like eating ask you to spread the word, buy and pie, this is your opportunity to shine; sell some raffle tickets to friends and Please ask your Captains for more details if you love eating fine ribs, hot dogs, loved ones, and pull a team together and how to obtain the tickets. and hamburgers, grilled by the masters (see enclosed flyer). — you will be right at home! If you Myself and folks from SAFE will be To Guarantee a T-shirt register by Sept. 7: just want to toss a Frisbee or football visiting all of your stations, sections, to a son/daughter or significant other, bureaus, etc. to spread the word at www.sfsafe.org/copsandjoggers you can do that too. Bring a blanket line-ups and meetings. If you have any or some lawn chairs to lay out on the questions, you can shoot me an email San Francisco SAFE grass to view the activities. If you or just call me at the Chief’s Office think you can throw a mean baseball, (734-3614). 850 Bryant St. #135 you may get the opportunity to dunk We will be drawing winning raffle San Francisco, CA 94103 your boss or a buddy in the dunk tank. ticket numbers all day long! If you can If you haven’t figured it out yet — it’s make it, we would love to see you! If 415-673-SAFE a day to just relax and have fun! not, we’ll see you next year. Thanks [email protected] We got a DJ coming in from out of in advance for making this a fun and town to entertain us, a zumba instruc- memorable event! See you out there! September 2012 POA Journal Page 25

Isaac Espinoza Tourney Champs the SF Blues. Front Row: L to R: Nelson Ramos, 2nd Place Team: San Bruno Boys. Nick Shihadeh, Damian Fischer, Kevin Worrell, Armann Ramoso; Back Row: L to R: Mike Hara, Aaron Fischer, Eddy Alvarado, Greg Latus, Chris Olson, Mike Alex- ander, Glen Wilson (not pictured: Quoc Do, Danny Reyes, and Kevin Brugaletta).

Opening Game Ceremony for first game: Northern Station and Get A Helmet are the teams.

Coin flip for championship game between Blues and SB Boys (Nelson Ramos and Matt Schaukowich).

Unknown “White Cuban” partially clothed streaker. Photos by Nina Marquez

San Francisco International Airport Charity Golf Tournament — Monday, October 1 11 :30 AM Shotgun Start • (Registration starts at 9:30 AM)

at the end of Ludeman Lane, Millbrae (650) 588-4616 Tournament MVP Glen Wilson. Green Hills Country Club $250 per player Includes: Golf Cart, Tee Prizes, Lunch, Dinner, Refreshment Wagon, Auction at the Dinner

Hole-in-One Prizes: Prizes on each of four Par-3 Holes Format: Four Person Scramble. You can bring your own team. Singles and two person teams are welcome. We will pair you. We can only accommodate the first 72 teams or 144 golfers. Each golfer must submit their August 2011 handicaps or their average score. Country club attire required

Dinner: Green Hills Country Club Cypress Room of the luxurious new clubhouse. Dinner Guests: Non-Golfing Guests-$60. You must indicate any additional dinner guests on your entry form.

1 2 3 4 Name Address City Zip Home Phone Work Phone Handicap Average Score Dinner: Steak or Fish

ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 Make Checks Payable to: SFIA Charity Golf Tournament Regina Espinoza (Isaac's sister) with her Contact Number: (650) 821-7032 or (415) 553-9218 P.O. Box 250027, San Francisco, CA 94125-0027 kids Aiyana and Isaac. Page 26 POA Journal September 2012 Giants Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

By Ray Padmore, bers and officers alike. This was truly a Chief’s Office somber moment for all who attended, twenty six faces projected on the big July 31st, 2012 marked the ninth screen above, created a humbling annual Giants Law Enforcement Ap- reminder of the fathers, brothers, sis- preciation Night. This event, hosted ters, spouses, sons, and daughters who by the San Francisco Police Depart- were no longer by our side. Through ment and the San Francisco Giants, organizations like the California Peace brought together several thousand Law Officers Memorial foundation and the Enforcement Officers, all for a greater Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance good: to remember some of our fallen Fund (BALEAF), we can be comforted heroes. The event consisted of a pre- in knowing that their ultimate sacri- game tailgate party, a Multi Agency fice will never be forgotten. Law Enforcement Honor Guard, and the highlight of the evening was a pre-game Memorial Tribute to Northern California Police Officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The fervor and atmosphere was incredible at the Mariposa Yacht Club, it had the feel of a family reunion! In fact it Jerry D’Arcy receives award: Chief Greg Suhr presents Sergeant Jerry D’Arcy was, for each of the attendees, with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the Department and the Giants regardless of the color of their Organization. Photo by Lynn Hayakawa uniform. Truly we were all bound together by one com- mon thread! We were all de- fenders of justice, centurions of cities far and wide, peace keepers appointed to right the wrongs of injustice, and lastly the sterling example of what is good, fair, and proper. The Multi Agency Law En- forcement Honor Guard con- sisted of numerous agencies from around the bay area. It was stunning to see the mas- tery and precision by which the Honor Guard executed their movements. As they entered A T& T Park, it was a sight to behold, the many Gi- ants fans in attendance were silenced by their presence. As Sergeant Jerry D’Arcy sang the National Anthem for the very last time at center Sgt Jerry D’Arcy bids all farewell as he concludes field, it was hard to miss the his final rendition of the National Anthem at Chief Suhr and other department heads pay respect to our fallen heroes as Sgt Jerry tear filled eyes of family mem- center field. D’Arcy sings the National Anthem. NCISCO BA FRA Y ARE SAN A 11th Annual LAW ENFORCEMENT Lake Merced ERALD SOCIETY SFBALEES EM Country Club Golf Tournament

Monday, September 17

10:30 Check-in • Noon Shot Gun Stsrt $195 includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls, tee prizes and dinner at UICC

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“See how many of these September events you can find or attend!” Page 28 POA Journal September 2012 broken through the front door with neighborhood dispute on the 700 a hatchet which was conveniently block of Missouri at 3:30 a.m. when left behind with fresh prints along they started taking rounds fired from with the half-smoked DNA-laden the occupants of a car parked nearby. cigarette… Once the officers made sure the civil- There was a domestic violence call ians were all right they pursued their in the Richmond District where the attackers. The suspect vehicle entered suspect was still on the scene. Officer the wrong-way on the freeway and Manuel Solano, Officer Ron Ophir, managed to elude pursing police units. Officer Christine Magayanes, and The car recovered was reported stolen Officer Warrick Whitfield responded. out of Benecia and will be processed… The officers were informed by Dis- this story isn’t over yet. patch that there were numerous weap- And over at West Point and Middle By Steve Johnson, ed there was a “crazed gunman wield- ons in the residence. Even with this Point Officer Cullen Cahill, Officer SFPOA ing a pistol and waving it in the air.” extra element of danger present the Eddieberto Martinez, and Officer Officer Nguyen and Officer Peralta officers managed to take the suspect Matt Pashby witnessed an armed The shoplifter at the Marina Safe- put the description of the suspect out into custody even though he had 4 suspect walk up to an intended victim way seemed to be in no particular and started searching for him. It just rifles, 2 semi-automatic weapons and and fire a weapon at point blank range. hurry to leave the store with the ar- happened that Officer Jared Harris hundreds of rounds of ammunition at The officers captured the gunman but ticles he ‘forgot’ to pay for but all that and Officer Christian Bowman from his disposal… the victim, who was lucky to be alive, changed when he was confronted by the bordering Tenderloin Task Force The 9-1-1 caller was petrified of didn’t want to pursue charges. both store security staff and Sergeant managed to locate this individual on a suspect standing outside her resi- The car continued to circle the same Anthony Manfreda, Sergeant Mi- Market Street where all four officers dence at 23rd and Guerrero yelling few blocks in the Bayview as though chelle Henderson, and Sergeant Jesus had a brief stand-off with the armed threats. The reportee had obtained staking out a victim when Sergeant Pena. Once cornered, he wisely, but man but finally managed to convince an emergency protective order against Dave O’Connor, Officer Chris Schaf- somewhat reluctantly, relinquished him to relinquish his weapon. the suspect because of prior stalking fer, Officer Gerry Lyons,and Officer the fully-loaded, sawed-off shotgun Officer Christopher Porter was incidents. Officer Todd Burks, Offi- Mike Ellis decided to contact the he had hidden under the jacket draped on routine patrol at around 6:30 p.m. cer Danilo Cruz, and Officer Deniz driver. Turned out he was on probation over his arm. on 6/24/12, at the intersection of Akmese were on the scene in no time and had a great deal of trouble trying The newly-married couple visiting VanNess and O’Farrell when he saw and were told by Dispatch that it was to explain why the sawed-off shotgun San Francisco were leaving a down- dark smoke coming from a nearby possible the suspect was armed. After was concealed in his backpack along town theatre when they were accosted apartment house. Officer Porter saw 2 a brief stand-off the officers managed with lots of drugs… by two suspects demanding their valu- apartments engulfed in flames several to detain the suspect and recovered a The Muni Bus was struck by a car ables. One of the robbers had a gun stories up so, after requesting SFFD, he fully-loaded, semi-automatic weapon and the driver and his passenger de- and wasn’t shy about showing it and ran into the building to help evacuate from him. cided not to wait around for the au- probably less afraid if he had to use it. the residents. Officer Porter was bang- Officer Martha Fabiani traded in thorities…witnesses however provided Officer Justin Bugarin and Officer ing on doors shouting for people to her black and white patrol car for an a great description of the now hit/ Austin Wilson responded to the area leave when he came upon an elderly assignment with the SFPD Mounted run pair and Officer Sean McGuire, on the 9-1-1 call and immediately lo- resident who had difficulty getting out Unit patrolling the city’s parks. Prior Officer Matt Reiter, and Officer Ri- cated the suspects. A foot chase ensued so he walked him down while continu- to this assignment Martha had estab- cardo Santiago located the pair and with the suspects splitting up. Officer ing to assist others. And it was because lished such an outstanding relation- hooked them up. The passenger had Bugarin and Officer Wilson chased the of Officer Porter’s professionalism that ship with the community members an issue trying to explain how the gun one with the gun while Officer Brian there were no civilian injuries. of the Ingleside District that they reported stolen out of Fairfield ended Cotter and Officer Nicholas Terito The prowler peeking in windows on had nothing but respect for her and up in her purse. captured the other. The loaded gun States Street who was detained by Of- that is why, when a suspect who was And a couple of hours later Offi- was reported stolen and the officers ficer Kin Lee, Officer Sean Doherty, wanted in a drive-by shooting in the cer Sean McGuire and Officer Matt were able to recover both the victim’s and Officer Matthew Racine could neighborhood wanted to give himself Reiter barely survived a near-miss by cellphones and the foreign currency only be described as criminally- up, his family called Martha. Officer a drunk driver at Revere and Ingalls that was taken from them. challenged. He had absolutely no ex- Fabiani arranged for the surrender at 8:20 a.m. Once pulled over the Officer Anh Nguyen and Officer planation for the laptop computer of the suspect with the Inspector as- driver admitted he had, “two beers… Michael Peralta were on patrol in in his possession which, it was later signed to the case. no wait, not even that much, maybe the Southern District when they were discovered, had just been taken from Officer Jose Macias and Officer it was four.” flagged down by a citizen who report- a residence nearby after ‘someone’ had Tommy Fong were investigating a Stay safe. SFPD Spearheads Summer Jobs for Youth Program By Raphael Rockwell over 150 youth, and many of our of- ficers contributed through mentoring, Chief Suhr, as part of a renewed directing, and/or teaching the youth dedication to our youth, had a plan in some form or another. that would offer employment oppor- Officers who were detailed to the tunities to kids during the summer Garden Project included Officers beginning in 2012. Taking the lead as Dorian McConico #201, Gaylicia a City Official, Chief Suhr enlisted the Bunton #2309, Moli Finau #2004, help of others, including Ron Conway, Richard Austria #1253, Braden Todaro “Da Mayor” Willie Brown, and a host #159, and Ken Kikuchi #2374. They of other local business and commu- worked, alongside the Garden Project nity leaders in an effort to give San staff, with over a 100 kids throughout Francisco youth a hands-on approach the summer going on several trips to the real world of employment and to different locations of CCSF/PUC opportunity. These volunteers part- properties. nered together to host fundraising The Department was fortunate events that would benefit the San to partner with the San Francisco Francisco Police Foundation which in Citizens Initiative for Technology and turn, would provide the means to pay Innovation, sf.citi, a new program to those youths participating in the sum- bring City government and the tech Chief Suhr and Officer Raphael Rockwell addressing the youth and media at the mer intern program. The record books community together with a collective Future Graduates Event were opened and history was made – mission to improve the City and the many thanks to John’s Grill for their technology sector. Twelve of sf.citi’s Others who contributed to the over- year’s youth summer program end hospitality at one of the main events! member companies employed 20 all success of this program included with such a great vibe from the offi- Several officers worked behind youth for the summer which provided Sergeant Michelle Craig, who was es- cers who gave so much to the youth. the scenes on this project. Under the these kids with the opportunity to sential in doing payroll and coordinat- More importantly, it was inspiring to supervision of Sergeant Paul Yep #94, learn the industry and take on projects ing several work programs. The POA’s see those youth participating in the retired Sergeant Thoma #1897, Officer that are currently being developed and Kevin Martin was a gracious host for program step up to the plate and per- Bob Ford #1330, and Officer Henry Ha perfected. the closing ceremony event. Deputy form admirably. #1378 were critical in jump starting Wells Fargo, through contributions Chief Lyn Tomioka was the engine to This was a great summer and hope the summer program. The Department to the Police Foundation, supported keep the programs running efficiently. it will be the start for several more to partnered with sf.citi, Wells Fargo/ the employment of several youth Officer Ray Padmore #1997 was a great come. Thank you to everyone, those JVS, the Garden Project, Project Pull, through JVS. Project Pull sponsored help with getting some of the events mentioned and to those who may have and the PUC working with over 250 ten youth who were assigned to work off and running smoothly. been inadvertently left out (sorry), for kids. This Department/community at the Hall Of Justice for the summer, I was fortunate to meet and build your work in making this truly valu- partnership directly connected with which was a huge success. strong relationships with several of able program a success. the groups and am proud to see this