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VOLUME 51, NUMBER 9 SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 2019 www.sfpoa.org Doomed to Repeat the Past: DPA in Decline By Tony Montoya, The membership complies with DOJ officer’s termination was unlawful Most like- President recommendations and the Police for failure to provide an administra- ly, the San Commission’s Use of Force Policy. tive appeal. The POA is scheduled to Francisco Under Director Paul Henderson’s meet and confer regarding the lack of n e i g h b o r leadership, The Department of Police Sergeants Mellone and Steger made an administrative appeal process for is not a po- Accountability has not changed course every attempt to resolve this tragic written reprimands on minor mis- lice officer, after the upheaval that led to former situation. They employed the use of a conduct where the majority originate firefighter, Director Joyce Hicks’ resignation in 2017. Spanish-speaking interpreter to ensure from the DPA. plu m b e r, Former Director Hicks’ tenure came to that the suspect understood their com- electrician, an end shortly after DPA began a practice mands to drop the weapon. Sergeant The majority of our members or Muni bus driver because those of direct filing of frivolous complaints Mellone used a less lethal projectile to only know reform. middle-class workers cannot afford lo- to the Police Commission and seeking stop the suspect from using the machete The DPA needs to stop beating the cal housing. hefty suspensions. The Police Commis- and bring the encounter to a peaceful drum of “oversight” that reasonable San There is a real clash between new- sion summarily dismissed complaints, resolution. The suspect chose to charge Franciscans are not marching to. The comers in San Francisco and dwindling concluding minor misconduct was better the officers with a machete in hand. The DPA needs to realize the Department’s working-class residents. Each adheres to handled by smaller penalties imposed suspect should be held responsible for reform efforts have been effective, and differing views on dealing with quality by the Police Department. Hicks’ loss of the fatal outcome of this situation NOT the majority of members, having less of life issues. The police have historically credibility at the Police Commission, and Sergeants Mellone and Steger. than 5 years, are complying with train- been more involved in providing servic- a vote of no confidence by her investiga- ing. The majority of the membership The DPA is losing credibility. es such as investigating crime, ensuring tors, marked the end of her DPA tenancy. have never experienced prior police the streets are safe, maintaining peace, The POA is combatting and often de- practices that were scrutinized by the The more times change, the and building community relations. feating the DPA’s overreaching attempts DOJ reform and the SFDA’s Blue Ribbon more they remain the same. Overzealous DPA attempts to punish to end our members’ careers: Panel. Modern policing is reactive and The DPA is on a self-destructive officers dissuades our members from • On July 9, 2019, POA attorneys blocked very few officers still engage in proac- course and risks losing credibility by being involved in the community and the DPA’s attempts to force an officer tive stops that are not traffic related. It engaging in overreaching, far-flung responding to calls for service. The DPA to reveal his private social media is baffling that the DPA and most elected theories to sustain allegations for di- should focus on the quality of positive password, in violation of the Labor officials still live in the past and ignore rect filings at the Police Commission. police services being provided to the Code. current public safety initiatives effective Doubling down on a deck stacked with community. It must be fair and impar- • On July 8, 2019, a Superior Court in San Francisco. losing cards, the DPA hopes to suspend tial when it investigates complaints. If Judge, ordered an injunction prohib- Sergeants Mike Mellone and Nate Ste- Culture clash and police services. a member does wrong, they should be iting the Police Commission from ger for 45 and 30 days respectively in San Francisco is experiencing an ex- held accountable. We are not asking for a pursuing unlawful charges directly an officer involved shooting that was traordinary boom in the local economy. pass. We are only asking for reason and filed by the DPA. ruled justifiable. The DPA disregarded Condos seem to be being built on every practicality be applied to the investiga- • On June 27, 2017, the California Su- the District Attorney’s clearance letter corner, and the congesting is mounting. tive process. Filing frivolous complaints preme Court of Appeal found a DPA -- which concluded that the shooting Neighborhoods have evolved, many hurts the community, and reduces qual- initiated complaint that lead to an was justified -- and the Police Depart- to the upscale side thanks to Big Tech. ity police services. ment’s administrative clearance of the incident. Despite those findings, the Recent Clarifications of Department Bulletins DPA concluded that the officer’s use of force was not justified because their use By Matt Lobre approved overtime card is included with (worked or paid time off) will count of a non-lethal projectile “aggravated” the SFPOA Secretary the bi-weekly payroll report submitted to towards those of you eligible to earn the suspect to charge the officers with a ma- the payroll unit at staff services. retention pay. chete. In DPA’s view, people are allowed As most of you know by now, we have Going forward, this process should • 1% for 10 years or more of service. to charge at officers with a machete if had some recent updates via Department resolve any issues with any of you that • 2% (3% cumulatively) for 15 years or an officer attempts to apprehend them Bulletins that are worth noting. Depart- work mandatory overtime. more for service. using non-lethal force. ment Bulletin 19-162 regarding over- I would like to thank retired Assistant • 2% (5% cumulatively) for 20 years or time rules and reporting. This bulletin Chief Hector Sainez, Assistant Chief Bob more for service. replaces bulletin 17-112. The key point Moser, Deputy Chief Greg Yee, as well • 2% (7% cumulatively) for 25 years or worth noting in this DB is the definition as Staff Services Captain Paul Yep who more for service. of “Mandatory Overtime”. worked collaboratively with President While this is set to take effect July 1, For many years, some of you may Montoya and I to get this issue resolved 2020, please remember that in March of not have been compensated for hav- for our members and get you proper 2020, should the Mayor’s Budget Director ing worked mandatory overtime after compensation. and the Board of Supervisors’ Budget a 10B shift, or after you regular tour The other bulletin worth noting Analyst project a budget deficit for fiscal of duty. But due to circumstances be- — which took over seven months of year 2020-2021 that exceeds $200 million, tween the emerge payroll system and work, but finally has been issued — is then retention pay would be delayed to HRMS (which most are familiar with), Department Bulletin 19-171 (Retention January 1, 2021. some members would lose mandatory Pay Premium Effective July 1, 2020). To I want to thank Chief Scott, as well as overtime due to an unforeseen sick day earn this premium, members must have: retired Assistant Chief Hector Sainez, to stay home with your child/doctor 1. Worked and continue to work not Assistant Chief Bob Moser, Deputy Chief appointment, or perhaps you may have less than 1700 hours in an on-going, Greg Yee, as well as Staff Services Cap- taken a PE or FH in that 7-day window consecutive (rolling) twelve (12) tain Paul Yep. We are also grateful to the (Saturday through Friday) and lost the month period. City Attorney’s Office and Department mandatory OT from having to write a 2. Employees who have been sus- of Human Resources for taking the time report after your 10B shift. pended 11 or more days during the to review and acknowledge this as well. Well, with the issuance of DB 19-162, preceding twelve months shall not Know that extensive work on getting the that no longer should be an issue for our be eligible. terms “WK” and “WKP” clearly defined members. Going forward, should you be was the key. Again, this collaborative required to stay and work mandatory 3. Employees must have a POST Inter- effort with President Montoya and I overtime, make sure to write “MANDA- mediate Certificate or higher. Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, (USPS CA #882-320) was another example of working for our TORY” on the back of the overtime card Similar to the San Francisco Employee members to get issues resolved and get (if you have a case number, definitely in- Retirement System, which acknowledges you all properly compensated. clude that). Captains will now have your all worked or paid time off counting These are benefits our members unit/station payroll clerk make sure a towards service credit. All paid time should be truly proud of going forward. photocopy of the front and back of the Page 2 POA Journal September 2019 Minutes of the August 21, 2019, Board of Directors Meeting Call to Order Approval of July 2019 Board Minutes the POA and City in the process of why staffing and deployment was 1. Sergeant-at-Arms Tracy McCray 6. A motion to approve the June 2019 selecting an arbitrator for the hear- not removing people from P-1 lists called the meeting to order at 1202 meeting minutes was made by Sgt. ing. when their name has come up and hours. at Arms Tracy McCray and seconded 15. President Montoya discussed the people below them have accepted by Director Carew. The minutes were District Attorney’s race. Initially the the transfers. Would like the POA to Pledge of Allegiance approved by unanimous vote. political committee had selected Leif inquire about why this is occurring. 2. Sgt.-at-Arms Tracy McCray led the Dautch. Unfortunately, there were 22. Director Peña inquired about a Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. Presentation by Tory King of AFLAC subsequent issues that came up and member who is currently assigned to Tracy McCray asked for a moment 7. Tory reviewed the recent changes resulted in the Board of Directors nights, and being sent to training, is of silence for our service men and with their personnel. Tory gave a pulling the endorsement. At this only being offered daytime training women, as well as for law enforce- brief description of the old policy vs time, the POA has chosen to stay without an option to go during their ment, who have lost their lives serv- the new existing policy offered to neutral in this race. normal work hours. Labor Attorney ing our country and communities. our members. 16. President Montoya discussed AB392 Gregg Adam will be following up Roll Call President’s Message and made reference to the recent e- with the member. 3. Secretary Lobre conducted roll call. 8. President Montoya advised the mail blast to the membership. The 23. Director Cabillo inquired about the 22 Board of Directors were present, sentencing of Willie Flanigan will law is not as drastic as the media POA going to a cashless payment 13 were excused. be at 1330 hours today (August 21st) has reported and is more in line with system when fundraising or collect- in Department 27. Flanigan was the our current use of force policy. The ing money (ie tickets for Giants game Presentation by Lt. Gavin McEachern one who ran over Elia Lewin-Tankel original version of AB392 was far at law enforcement night). to name scholarship winners i n 2017. more stringent and dangerous for 4. Lt. McEachern named the following Old Business 9. President Montoya discussed the law enforcement vs the final version winners who received the following 24. Sgt. at Arms McCray took a head- recently issued Department Bulletin signed by Governor Newsom. scholarships: count for those participating in the 19-171. Essentially any paid time will 17. President Montoya discussed the Poker Tournament next month here Jeff Barker count towards the 1700 hours for pending Bill SB230 which sup- at POA. longevity pay. President Montoya ports de-escalation training for law $4000-First Place Alexis Mitchell (La- 25. Director Vernengo expressed his pointed out that this bulletin was enforcement, addressing those in vante Mitchell of Tenderloin) gratitude over the financial contri- thoroughly vetted by Department crisis, etc. $3,000-Second Place Giana Zamagni (Joe bution by the POA for the recent of Human Resources and the City 18. President Montoya requested mem- Zamagni of Academy) Motorcycle competition held in San Attorney prior to its issuance. bers who are willing to volunteer on Francisco. $1,000-Third Place Victoria Ortiz (Luis 10. President Montoya discussed De- a committee for a potential Experi- Ortiz of Mission) partment Bulletin 19-162 which was ences Employee Retention Program Financial Requests Margaret Hartmann recently issued as well. This bulletin ballot initiative in November 2020. 26. Director Obot made a motion of clearly defines Mandatory Overtime. $2,000-Gillian Rodgers (Matt Rodgers Vice President’s Message $10,000 to BALEAF. Vice President 11. President Montoya reminded the Andreotti seconded the motion. The of Hondas) 19. Vice President Andreotti discussed Board of the upcoming Brixton event motion passed unanimously. the recent rise of violent crimes Frank and Wendy Jordan tomorrow night (August 22nd) from and encouraged Board Members to Adjournment $4,000 each to: 5 to 9 pm. emphasize good officer safety when 27. President Montoya adjourned the 12. President Montoya advised the Olivia Frenkel (Phil Frenkel of Southern) responding to calls for service. meeting at 1302 hours. Board of a date change for the next Tyler Yu (Ed Yu of Investigations) Board of Directors meeting. Origi- Treasurer’s Report Submitted by Evan Yee (Tim Yee of Richmond) nally scheduled for September 18th, 20. Treasurer Perdomo advised that Matt Lobre Emma Hayes (Chris Hayes of Muni) the meeting will be September 11th. the Association has currently spent *These minutes will not be adopted by Congratulations to all recipients! 13. President Montoya addressed the 58.3% of this year’s budget through the Board of Directors until the next Gen- recent complaints of short staffing July 2019. Some of the more recent eral Membership meeting. Corrections and Presentation by BALEAF on watches at various district sta- expenditures were due to building amendments might be made prior to a vote President Fabian Brown tions. President Montoya requested maintenance. to enter the minutes into the permanent 5. Fabian Brown recently became record. 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few weeks were the actions of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in pass- ing a resolution to “sanitize” criminal justice system lingo in a contorted syn- drome of political correctness. For example, a juvenile delinquent will now be called “a young person AB 392 Did Not Change UOF Standard with justice system involvement” or “a To: Active and Retired Members young person impacted by the juvenile From: Tony Montoya, President justice system”. A drug addict will now August 20, 2019 be called “a person with a history of substance abuse”. Dear members, A convicted felon will now be called “a justice involved person” or “a return- Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 392 into law. The media coverage ing resident”. of the reaction by the law’s proponents, namely the ACLU and other anti-police The rationale for all this language fringe groups, make it appear that the Supreme Court standard to evaluate the legal- garbage is that elected officials in San ity of fatal uses-of-force was replaced with a new standard. That is simply not true. Francisco want to remove the “scarlet The newly signed law states that an officer can use deadly force: “only when the By Paul Chignell, letter” or not label people for actions that officer reasonably believes, based on the totality of the circumstances, that such Former President and they have taken in contravention to the force is necessary for either of the following reasons – (c)(1)”: Current Legal Defense Administrator laws of the State of California. Why is this craziness so sinister? • “To defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the A few years ago I wrote an article for Because it is Orwellian. officer or to another person.” (c)(1)(A) the Journal describing the double speak When government tries to control • “To apprehend a fleeing person for any felony that threatened or resulted in and euphemistic words developed by words it is an attempt to control minds. death or serious bodily injury, if the officer reasonably believes that the person sociologists in the 1960s to describe the Placing innocuous and bland names for will cause death or serious bodily injury to another unless immediately appre- criminal justice system, particularly in individuals who violently traverse the hended” (c)(1)(B) the great state of California. long standing rules of a free society is an It was fun to poke a stick at the pointy attempt to erase sanctions and personal The law also states: headed professors in their ivory towers responsibility. When the government • “Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be ar- pontificating about their views of crimi- through these directives forces law en- rested has committed a public offense may use objectively reasonable force to nals and the criminal justice system. forcement to embrace that language our effect the arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance.” They rarely mentioned victims of criminal justice system becomes a joke. crime. Just as Proposition 47 has destroyed The SFPOA joined other law enforcement agencies across California to ensure They rarely mentioned human beings the ability to hold accountable criminals that the ACLU and the author of the bill, did not succeed in changing the standard taking responsibility for raping, thiev- who commit larceny, and just as prison to evaluate uses-of-force from “reasonably objective” to “necessary”. The definition ing, assaulting and pillaging victims. “realignment”, another euphemistic gar- of “necessary” in the previous version of AB 392 that would have required officers These clowns in the 1960s and de- bage term to send hundreds of convicted to exhaust a mental check-list of alternatives before using deadly force and that cades further had the inanity to name felons onto the street, language does language was stricken. prisons where inmates were incarcer- matter as it is another building block to ated as the Frontera Institute for Women dismantle accountability. The new law is consistent with current case law, but would now be codified into or the California Medical Facility at California law. The new law’s language is no different than what we already are Vacaville as well as other descriptions Victims Of Crime held accountable to by the Department. of prisons that would make third par- What is missing from the language ties believe that the entities were lofty changes by these purveyors and experts educational retreats. of the criminal justice system as they The sociologists of that era also de- try to erase the criminality of felonious scribed predators as “offenders” as if a behavior? Seal Discipline Records violent criminal was only offending the It is obvious. By Paul Chignell, sensibilities of his/her victims. There is no word about the victims of crime. Legal Defense Administrator The Next Craziness There is no sympathy akin to felons, Under the terms of the contract between the SFPOA and the City prior for victims of crime. But the idiocy of the 1960s circa discipline can be sealed in your personnel folder. But there may be a euphemistic term sociologists appears to be profoundly If you have suffered a written reprimand or a suspension in the past please in the future to eliminate the word vic- conservative when we compare the lat- contact me and I will facilitate the sealing. tim and replace it with another bland est pronouncement from city officials in Sealing means any reprimand two (2) years old or suspension five (5) years term to erase the fact that victims exist. San Francisco in the summer fog of 2019. can be sealed and cannot be used against you for purposes of promotion, God help us. As reported in the local press and transfer or special assignment. castigated by national news outlets Read more about language policing on Email me any time at [email protected]. throughout the United States in the past Page 28.

Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call — Wednesday, August 21, 2019

President Tony Montoya P Co. G Anthony Garrett E Vice President Rick Andreotti P Chris Mansfield E Secretary Matthew Lobre P Co. H Matt Inocencio E David Lee E Treasurer Sean Perdomo P Co. I Michael Ferraresi E Sergeant-At-Arms Tracy McCray P Pavel Khmarskiy P Editor Ray Shine E Co. J Kevin Lyons E Co. A Josh Cabillo P Bassey Obot P Larry Chan P Co. K Crispin Jones P Co. B Damon Hart E Rob Vernengo P Louis Wong P Hdqtr. Patrick Macchi E Co. C Joseph Kavanagh E Patrick Woods P Danny Miller E Tactical Dan Laval P Co. D Mikayla Connell E Steve Needham P Thomas Johnson E Invest. Ed Carew P Co. E Joan Cronin E Rich Hunt P Jesus Peña P Airport Kevin Lee P Co. F Jeremy Cummings P Matt Friedman P Retired Val Kirwan P Page 4 POA Journal September 2019 News from the Office of District Attorney George Gascón Judge Sentences Man to Maximum Term for Assaulting SFPD Officer With Vehicle

SAN FRANCISCO — District Attor- stolen tan SUV parked on the 400 block Flanigan’s previous convictions for hit District Station Captain Carl Fabbri. ney George Gascón announced today of Ellis Street. Sgt. Conway located the and run, evading officers, and resisting “The verdict and sentencing in this case that a judge sentenced Willie Flanigan, SUV at the Shell Station at the corner of arrest, officers determined that the SUV reflect the level of community support age 51, of San Francisco, to the maximum Turk and Franklin. The driver, later iden- he had been driving was stolen. for our officers who are committed to term of 12 years and 8 months, for strik- tified as Willie Flanigan, appeared to Officer Lewin-Tankel was transported protecting our neighborhoods despite ing San Francisco Police Department notice Sgt. Conway and took off driving to a nearby hospital and treated for the risks they face every day.” (SFPD) Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel with down a one-way street, against traffic. traumatic brain injury. He sustained The Honorable Loretta Giorgi pre- a vehicle. A jury found Mr. Flanigan Flanigan sped through a construction permanent brain damage and remains sided. This successful prosecution is guilty on July 11 of assault with a deadly zone on Van Ness Ave., knocking over in a medical care facility. the result of excellent work conducted weapon, hit and run, evading an officer, cones and cutting across multiple lanes “There’s no outcome today that can by San Francisco Police Department Sgt. resisting an officer, unlawful driving, of traffic. Flanigan continued to drive undo the lasting pain and devastation Anthony Damato, Sgt. Darrin Nocetti, fleeing the scene of an accident, receiving against traffic on Golden Gate Ave. be- that the victim and his family have gone and Captain Fabbri. Special thanks go stolen property, and being an unlicensed fore speeding into a parking garage at an through,” said Assistant District Attor- to SFDA’s Crime Strategies Analyst driver. The judge sentenced him yester- estimated speed of 40-50 mph. ney Asha Jameson. “We thank the jury Kimberly Sandoval, DA Inspector Tim day afternoon. As Flanigan exited the garage at and the judge for holding this defendant Louie, Victim Service Advocate Giles “This man’s recklessness took a sig- a high rate of speed, he struck SFPD accountable.” Feinberg, Paralegal David Ma, support nificant toll on an officer and his family,” bicycle officer Elia Lewin-Tankel. He “Elia is a loved and respected member staff Hang Ngo, and IT staff Leland said District Attorney George Gascón. continued to drive in a dangerous man- of our station who has set an example Chan. Assistant District Attorney Asha “But the victim’s family and the entire ner down Turk St. to Laguna St. Several for all through his engagement with Jameson prosecuted the case. SFPD came together to rally around patrol cars responded and pursued Fla- Tenderloin residents,” said Tenderloin Officer Lewin-Tankel in support of his nigan with their lights and sirens on. recovery. We wish Officer Lewin-Tankel Flanigan ultimately drove south on a full recovery, and our victim services Laguna St. before officers lost sight of Seven Philadelphia Police Officers division will continue to provide assis- his vehicle. Flanigan then drove to an tance throughout that process.” area on Fell St. where he removed the Resign Over Offensive Facebook Posts “We thank the jury and Assistant license plate on his vehicle, changed his District Attorney Asha Jameson of the clothing, and fled into a park. August 2, 2019 sages as “death to Islam” or described San Francisco District Attorney’s Office Later that day, officers received in- African-Americans as “thugs.” Some for their diligent work to bring justice formation about areas that Flanigan PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Seven also suggested violence to transgender in this case,” said San Francisco Police is known to frequent. Officers subse- Philadelphia police officers have re- individuals. Chief William Scott. “Officer Elia Lewin- quently observed an individual fitting signed following the controversy sur- The posts were compiled in a data- Tankel is an outstanding member of our Flanigan’s description on the 500 block rounding racist and offensive Facebook base by the Plain View Project, and pub- department. He has been recognized of Ellis St. As officers approached this posts. lished by Injustice Watch, a not-for-profit numerous times for exemplary police individual, who was in fact Flanigan, Action News has learned the seven journalism organization. work and is known for his dedication he immediately dropped the shopping were among 13 officers who were Attorney Emily Baker-White re- to serving residents of the Tenderloin bag he was carrying and began to look suspended with intent to dismiss last viewed public posts of more than 14,000 community in his on duty and volunteer up and down the street. Following a month. officers in eight cities,including Phila- efforts. We hope the sentencing of the search, officers discovered a key inside A total of 72 officers were placed on delphia, York (Pa.), Dallas, St. Louis and defendant will bring some measure of Flanigan’s pocket that unlocked the SUV administrative leave after the depart- Phoenix. relief for Elia and his family as he con- he had been driving earlier. Flanigan’s ment’s investigation began back in June. According to Injustice Watch, of the tinues his recovery.” fingerprints were subsequently found Four officers were suspended for more than 1,000 Philadelphia officers According to court records, on Octo- on the vehicle as well. Flanigan was also 30 days, while three did not face any identified on Facebook by Baker-White, ber 18, 2017, SFPD Sergeant Conway re- positively identified as the driver who discipline. The remaining officers faced 328 of them posted troubling content. sponded to a notification of a potentially struck Officer Lewin-Tankel. As with disciplinary action ranging from a rep- According to the research some of the rimand to five-day suspension. entries were made as far back as 2010. Police Commissioner Richard Ross said the posts contained such mes- From www.6abc.com

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Downs contact a driver who just failed including a robbery incident that Dante to acknowledge the arterial he drove Oliver was arrested for 2 weeks prior through without stopping. But the traffic at Westfield Mall where Officer Christ infraction was the least of his worries. was the reporting officer. The officers The officers had, by then, established also knew that Oliver had recently been sufficient pc to have the driver step out identified as brandishing a pistol at loss of his car when they noticed a large prevention agents after they made an knife attached to his belt (removed) and arrest for shoplifting from a store at a loaded magazine in his back pocket. Stonestown Galleria. His actions allowed The magazine fit nicely into the 9mm the robbery suspects time to escape. If you were watching the news re- And, with the assis- a suspect vehicle. semi-automatic weapon the driver had Gang Task Force Sergeant Rich Hunt cently you just might have seen the video tance of quick-thinking Public Safety left on the floorboard.The same semi- had just issued a BOLO through SFPD that captured a shooting in progress. Dispatcher Susan Borg, she managed automatic that was within easy reach email requesting Oliver’s arrest. The armed suspect was firing his as- to find a vehicle, with what little info when he was stopped. And none of this Knowing Oliver’s propensity for sault weapon across Market Street in she had, that matched the one that was was new to the suspect who had a prior violence Officer Christ and McNamara the heart of downtown San Francisco described by witnesses. And that van arrest for narcotics. called for additional units to help take which was loaded with civilian targets. was soon located and still occupied, at Sergeant Tri Hoang prepared the him into custody. Officer Hilary King, This occurred right around 5:30 p.m. It Officer Thomas Geneva and Cayuga by commendation mentioned, “These of- Officer Ramey Louis, Officer VicCus- was, supposedly, related to some type Anderson and Officer David Perez. ficers should be commended for their todio, Officer Kathleen Cavanaugh, of gang activity. The individual inside of the van was outstanding police work resulting in Officer Anthony Yang, and Officer Joe We can only guess that city officials later arrested for numerous felonies. one more gun taken off the streets of Navalle all responded immediately to were breathing a sigh of relief after real- Officers involved: Officer Victor San Francisco.” assist. But Oliver noticed the uniforms izing that this incident involved an ac- Lau, Officer Jason Robards, Officer closing in around him and started to tive shooter for only as long as it took to Thomas Anderson, Officer David It’s early afternoon and 2 suspects run. Officer Ramey Louis was the first fire 8 rounds from a weapon he shouldn’t Perez, Officer Jessie Ortiz, Officer just robbed a store on the 3100 block of to make a hands-on takedown of the have had in the first place. Brandon Thompson, Officer Richard Mission Street with a gun. Within min- suspect with the other officers assisting. Great. Hawkins, Officer Michael Toomey, utes Sergeant Conroy Tam had them The officers recovered a gun from the So now the gangsters have turned one Officer Shante Williams, Officer Matt stopped on Shotwell Street and called suspect during this arrest. of the busiest areas of the city into the O’Leary, Officer Eddieberto Martinez, for back-up. Sergeant Matt Rodgers and So now you would think that the O.K. Corral. Officer Nicholas Armanino, Officer Officer Greg Latus were right around suspect had learned his lesson but that (Just Google ‘Shooting on Market Eric Eastlund, Officer Lucas Malat- the corner and wasted no time getting wasn’t the case. Street’ reported on SFGate 8/21/19.) esta, Officer Percy Hernandez, Officer there. While the suspects were being 4 months later, Mr. Oliver was Rigoberto Haro, Officer Warren Ng, placed into custody, Officer Latus recov- wanted again for at least 4 new violent And it’s a good thing we have the nar- Officer Matthew Cloud, Officer Percy ered a firearm from one of them tucked crimes which included multiple rob- cotic distribution network under control Hernandez, Officer Daniel Solorzano, in his waistband. Sergeant Thomas Ly beries, resisting arrest, battery upon a in The City – actually, we don’t. And and Lieutenant Scott Biggs. prepared the commendation noting, police officer, brandishing a firearm at that’s why the Department is fortunate And Public Safety Dispatcher Susan “Due to the vigilance of Sergeant Tam loss prevention officers, and lynching enough to have soldiers like Officer Mi- Borg. and the quick responses of Sergeant (i.e. freeing) a prisoner at gunpoint. chael Tursi preparing search warrants Sergeant Carmichael Reyes pre- Rodgers and Officer Latus 2 robbery This time Lieutenant John Burke, Of- on a regular basis to take what’s illegal pared the commendation for all in- suspects were caught and held to answer ficer Kevin Cuadro, Officer John Fer- off the streets. The most recent case volved citing: “Working together, these for their crimes.” gus, Officer Paul Ruetti, Officer Paul had PFC Tursi and his Narcotic Crew SFPD members assisted one another in Vainshtok, and Officer Dan Falkner visiting a resident on the 200 block of apprehending the suspect within one Market Street beat Officers Katlin proceeded to serve an arrest warrant on Golden Gate, where he was served with hour of the incident!” Christ and John McNamara were pa- Dante Oliver. After a brief showdown documents a judge signed. The suspect trolling Market and Powell Streets when subject Oliver was taken into custody then acknowledged the legitimacy of In the Richmond District just about they noticed Dante Oliver a wanted, without further incident. the search as the officers recovered over the same time there was an accident violent felon in the area. The officers Stay safe. a pound of methamphetamine along involving a school bus that collided with both knew Oliver from previous contacts with over $10,000 cash. Sergeant Darren a pole with dozens of school children on Nocetti prepared a commendation for board and a strong suspicion that the their great work. driver was drunk at the time. Sergeant Heather Fegan didn’t waste any time The traffic accident was a hit and run immediately calling for the expertise of and one of the worst experienced by Officer Michael Petuya to handle the many seasoned officers in the Bayview emergency. Officer Petuya determined neighborhood involving 4 victims that that the driver was under the influence at occurred mid-morning at 24th and Il- the time of the accident and, in addition, linois Streets. One of the victims was was not licensed to drive a commercial pronounced dead at the scene and the vehicle with passengers. rest were rushed to the hospital in The rest of this story ends with Ser- critical condition. The responding of- geant Fegan noting in her commenda- ficers were somewhat prepared for the tion, “The citizens of the Richmond worst when Dispatch had relayed the District and the City of San Francisco are fact that the suspect vehicle “drove over lucky to have Officer Petuya patrolling the parties intentionally,” but they never their streets and keeping them safe. I am expected what they saw when they ar- proud to work with rived. All of the officers did an outstand- ing job recovering vital information, It’s an early 1:30 in the morning when including a partial license number of Officer Kevin Burke and Officer Kevin

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By Rich Cibotti driving down a major thoroughfare and at the walls of the stairwell. The side on the officer’s side in cases where it Tenderloin Station they observed a black male sitting on a warrant was served without any use of looks to be an obvious training failure or fire hydrant. The officers, with a deep force or major incident. policy failure. In fact, I have not seen one Just about two years ago, I became a knowledge of the Municipal Police Code, training or policy failure DPA finding in POA Defense Representative. It all re- However, the DPA not only sustained believed the male was obstructing a fire any of the cases I have represented in the ally started when I helped Kevin Lyons, a use of force complaint against the of- hydrant, in violation of 74 MPC. The past two years. prepare to represent a member at a DPA ficers, but chose to recommend enough officers contacted the subject and the Interview. In that case, the officers were days off that the case goes to the Police I am completely fine with DPA impos- encounter ended in a citation for the 74 charged with unlawfully detaining Commission. In a well written, and ing discipline where warranted. When MPC violation. someone. Since Kevin knew I was the highly researched rebuttal, our new we screw up and willfully choose to go primary instructor for LD #15, the Laws Field Tactics and Force Options Office against or disregard policy, we should of Arrest, he asked my opinion. When I reviewed the case, and unanimously be disciplined. But when DPA and the reviewed the facts of the case, I instantly It’s ironic that the concluded the officers and the supervi- Department constantly move the goal knew this scenario was not a detention. sor acted appropriately. But even with posts and change the rules to the game, The fact pattern actually resembled an process for holding everything mounting against them, during the game, it is unreasonable to example from the Learning Domain the accountability the DPA still will not yield. It begs the punish us. workbook itself. question, if the officers did exactly as According to the newly minted DGO trained, how is this not at the very most So, I highlighted the example and police, accountable, 2.04, there is a recourse for us when it a training failure? gave Kevin the LD#15 workbook for the has absolutely no comes to DPA. It is one line in the policy, interview. Needless to say, the interview What Can We Do? and possibly the shortest instruction went really well for the officers, and a bit with the least amount of information accountability. Honestly, it’s hard to say. In prior ad- of egg on the face of the DPA. provided. DGO 2.04.06 says, “Members ministrations, the Chief would review who have a complaint regarding a DPA This little victory led to two different the case files and usually see the merits investigation, investigator, or attorney events. One, I became a POA Defense After a contentious interview, the of the officer’s actions or reasoning for may file a written complaint with the Rep, and two, I was sent an email from DPA’s preliminary findings sustained a their behavior. In doing so, the Chief DPA.” That’s it. the SFPD Police Academy. The email compliant against the officer for unwar- would either throw out the DPA findings explained that the DPA requested to ranted action by issuing a citation for 74 or reduce the discipline. So far, Chief You may ask yourself, where do I file have the Laws of Arrest Instructor come MPC. I wrote a letter to the DPA Direc- Scott has seemed to go a different route. this written complaint? Do I write it in to DPA and give a presentation/training tor, in defense of the officer’s actions, In some cases, the discipline imposed an SFPD Memo? Is there a different DPA class on what is taught to the recruits. and asked the Director to reconsider. I against the officer has been going above Complaint form to write it on? Do I just Since I am the primary instructor, I was consulted with other academy instruc- DPA recommendations. send a letter to the DPA? Can I use an the one asked to do it. So, ironically my tors on the Laws of Arrest, Search and SFPD Statement Form and complete the In the future, I hope the Chief reviews assistance in the interview, created a new Seizure, Pedestrian Stops, and other written complaint in crayon? these cases more deeply. I hope he sees job for me, teaching the LD#15 Laws of high-ranking members of the depart- that it’s not always shoddy police work, And the short answer is, who knows? Arrest material to the DPA. ment who are also attorneys. We all but in my opinion, more likely that of- It provides no further guidance. Does agreed and were of the same opinion, I thought it was a good opportunity to ficers are trying their best to abide by the DPA even have to respond or do an the initial stop was good, and therefore give our perspective on things directly voluminous amounts of ever-changing investigation based on your written any lawful method of adjudicating the to DPA and show them what is taught policy and falling short. It does not complaint? Can DPA take your written incident, in this case in issuing a citation, to our members. I had to condense the usually appear to be malicious, just of- complaint and make it disappear? May- was also good. presentation into a two-hour block, but ficers drowning in the deep end while be. There is no tracking or seemingly it was doable. The DPA Attorney and Senior Inves- trying to do their job and handle all of no accountability for this process that tigator kept coming back to “this doesn’t their runs. I am aware of. I also asked an Internal The presentation went very well. I feel right.” Kevin Martin and I spoke Affairs Sergeant and they also did not was very open with the DPA Personnel The Director of the DPA Paul Hender- to DPA Staff and a DPA attorney until know what the process looks like. It’s and answered all questions they asked. son, who I also met during my LD#15 we were blue in the face, but nothing ironic that the process for holding the I provided opinions where asked, and it presentation, seems like a nice stand seemed to get through. Although we accountability police, accountable, has was a good conversation. In the end, a up guy. However, I have yet to see him explained that “the feels” is not a legal absolutely no accountability. couple DPA employees said they wished standard, they would not budge and we could work collaboratively, to help upheld the sustained complaint. fix issues before discipline needed to be imposed. It was a great idea. I thought But this is what we are stuck dealing working with them to educate officers, with. Not only can we follow the law OPEN the DOOR rather than punish them, would be a as authorized, and trained to do so. But to your next great step forward. I left the meeting even when you do that, if DPA does not feeling encouraged that we could pos- like the outcome, or does not think it HOME LOAN! sibly turn over a new leaf, and stop “feels right” then you can still be brought capricious and sometimes frivolous up on charges. The only more arbitrary complaints against our officers. legal standard ever uttered was Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart’s definition Well, anyone who has been to DPA of obscenity, “I know it when I see it.” in the past two years, probably knows that is not how it ended up. I was never More Recently contacted by those DPA employees, to A recent case is a prime example, it help “work on issues.” Instead, the DPA involves the service of a high-risk felony has chosen to ramp up added allega- search warrant. Highly trained members tions and go after cops for any and all served the warrant. The entire incident possible violations, even those with no was captured on Body Worn Camera. Al- basis in fact or law. 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August 7, 2019 enforcement officers suffer on a daily order notes. Care and is credited with averting more basis,” Grewal said in a press release. Grewal tapped Robert Czepiel, who than 300 suicides in the years since, ac- An estimated 37 law-enforcement These responders are often the first to oversees a supervision and training unit cording to the website. personnel have committed suicide in arrive at gruesome, deadly incidents and in the Office of the Attorney General’s “Law enforcement suicide prevention New Jersey since 2016 must always operate in a hypervigilant Division of Criminal Justice, to serve is fostered by building strength, as well A growing body of research suggests state, factors that take a toll on their well- as the first chief resiliency officer and as by responding to crisis needs. This that the on-the-job stress police and being, the release notes. oversee the statewide program. project will create a needed continuum other first responders face leaves them “We owe it to them to not only combat The resiliency initiative grew out of of law enforcement peer support,” said particularly vulnerable to depression, the stigma associated with seeking help, the efforts of a working group that in- Cheri Castellano, Cop2Cop’s longtime substance abuse and suicide — at higher but also to give them the tools they need cludes State Police leaders, county pros- director. She said the new statewide rates than among the public at large. to deal with the stress and trauma they ecutors, sheriffs, municipal departments resiliency program would allow for co- Now Attorney General Gurbir Gre- endure,” he added. The training will in- and treatment experts. Officers in Maple ordination with Cop2Cop, to help ensure wal has created a proactive statewide clude techniques designed to help police Shade participated in the working group officers’ get the right kind of help. program designed to bolster law-en- officers meet these daily challenges by and have already received training. forcement officers’ resiliency to mental- building their own resiliency to stress The directive has the strong support ‘A very positive step’ health issues with special training on and helping them focus on positive of police union leaders. Behavioral-health treatment provid- how to better handle the traumas that strengths, not weaknesses, according to “This program is well overdue to pro- ers have also played a role in providing are common to their work. The initiative the release. tect our officers that protect our citizens peer-counseling services and other as- requires all state, county and local police every day,” said Robert Fox, president sistance to first responders. Princeton agencies to participate, making it the first Working alongside other programs of the New Jersey State Fraternal Order House Behavioral Health, part of the of this kind in the nation, he said. Grewal said the program will not of Police. “It is quickly forgotten by the Penn Medicine Princeton Health sys- Grewal signed a directive Tuesday replace existing models designed to public how dealing with tragedies, such tem, launched a program in 2013 that establishing the Law Enforcement Resil- help law enforcement officials cope with as our last two recent [mass-shooting] has since helped hundreds of police, iency Program, appointing a state resil- these issues; rather, the directive encour- ones, in El Paso and Dayton, will haunt firefighters and other first responders, as iency officer to oversee its implementa- ages cops to make use of all available these officers during their careers and well as corrections officers and veterans. tion at the state level and requiring all services to best address their needs. It have lasting effects on them and their Princeton House has also incorpo- county and local agencies to do likewise also considers other chronic health is- families.” rated proactive resiliency measures in in their jurisdictions. The order also sets sues associated with law-enforcement its program more recently in an effort to a detailed schedule; the state, county and work, including high blood pressure, Grim statistics help first responders manage the emo- local resiliency leaders will gather for a heart disease and diabetes. Research compiled by the Boston- tional toll of their work and seek help two-day seminar in October and then be “This Directive recognizes that pro- based Ruderman Family Foundation when they need it, explained Michael responsible for rolling out the training tecting an officer’s mental health is just and published in April 2018 shows that Bizzaro, the director of clinical services so that all Garden State law-enforcement as important as guarding their physical the repetitive traumas first respond- there. personnel have completed the two-day safety, and strives to create a supportive ers face contribute to several forms of “This directive is a very positive step course by the end of 2022. culture for law enforcement officers, mental illness, including post-traumatic in recognizing and appreciating the “We cannot fully comprehend the their families and friends, as well as the stress disorders and depression. One hard work our first responders face on emotional and mental stress that our law broader New Jersey community,” the study found those diagnoses are up to a daily basis,” he said. five times more common for police and Grewal’s directive goes beyond these firefighters than the public at large. existing efforts to create a coordinated They also die from suicides at higher statewide program focused on pre- rates than civilians and, in several recent vention, which is required for all law- years, these suicides have surpassed the enforcement agencies. The effort is also number of officers killed in the line of designed to spark a culture change that duty, Ruderman found. According to makes seeking help more acceptable Blue H.E.L.P, a national organization to law-enforcement personnel, he said, that tracks these statistics, 37 New Jersey and to foster more open communication officers have died of suicide since 2016. among officers and with their family Ruderman also reported that first members. And it includes confidentiality responders face significant barriers in protections for officers and each agency’s getting help, in part because they are resiliency leader to help encourage that 4 Personal Injury reluctant to talk about stigmatized con- dialogue. ditions like mental illness. In addition, “The constant exposure to society’s just 3 percent to 5 percent of the 18,000 most difficult problems can take an emo- 4 Workers’ Comp law-enforcement agencies in the United tional toll on law enforcement officers States have suicide-prevention training, that, if not addressed, can build up over 4 Disability Retirement the foundation noted. time, often with tragic consequences,” New Jersey’s efforts to address these said Veronica Allende, the OAG’s Divi- issues date back at least two decades, sion of Criminal Justice director. “Our 4 Uninsured Motorists when a spate of police suicides led to the goal is to teach law enforcement officers creation of a crisis-intervention hotline how to recognize and manage that stress 4 Auto Accidents that connects troubled law-enforcement to remain mentally healthy and avoid officials with peers specially trained going down a dark hole.” 4 to help. 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The Widows and Orphans Aid Asso- Hank Fikkers, age 75: Henry Jo- assignments during his 25-year career: information from the voter response. ciation met on Tuesday August 13, 2019, hannes Fikkers was born in De Haag, Academy to Company K, Fixed Post New Business: No report this month. in room #150 at 850 Bryant Street in San Holland. Hank came to the United States (January 3, 1956), Company K, APB. Francisco, California. at age 11 and settled in New York. Hank Bill was appointed to Police Inspector Old Business: See Report of Spe- moved to San Francisco at age 14. Hank on July 1, 1976, however, his unit(s) are cial Committee for the results of our Roll Call: President Ray Kane, Vice proposed changes to our By-Laws and President Jim O’Meara, Secretary Mark entered the San Francisco Police Depart- not listed. Bill retired with a disability ment at the age of 27, on May 17, 1971. pension on March 4, 1980. For services Constitution. This order of Old Business, McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, after 8 years, has come to an end. Trustees Lou Barberini, Ryan Walsh, Hank was a Police Communications rendered on September 4, 1967, Bill was Leroy Lindo, and Administrative Assis- Dispatcher and worked at Markel’s Gun awarded with a 3rd Grade Medal of Good of the Order: For the Good of tant Sally Foster were present. Trustees Shop prior to working in Law Enforce- Valor for an arrest of an armed assailant the Order, I commend the WOAA Board Al Lunenow and Rob Forneris were ment. Hank also worked at the Francis- who shot a man in his estranged wife’s from 2011 to present, and in specifically excused. can on Fisherman’s Wharf as a Chef’s company. The suspect fled the scene with Past President and now Administrative helper. Hank was assigned to Star #1798 Parenti, and Officers Tom Mazzucco, Assistant Sally Foster for the patience Approval of the Minutes: Vice Presi- and graduated from the Police Academy James Moylan and David Rodriguez in and passion for starting and finishing dent Jim O’Meara made motion to accept on August 1, 1971. Hank worked the fol- pursuit. The Officers knocked on the the WOAA By-Laws and Constitution the July 2019 meeting minutes. Trustee lowing assignments during his 29-year suspect’s door. The suspect opened the re-write proposal A special mention, Lou Barberini seconded the motion. The career: Ingleside Police Station (August door and reached for his gun. The offi- acknowledgement, and thank you to Past motion passed without objection. 1, 1971), Mission Police Station (March cers overpowered the suspect and placed President Robert Maddox who initiated Receiving Applications, Suspen- 11, 1973), Muni Transit (July 6, 1977), and him in custody. Bill was awarded with the project. It was an eight year process. sions; and Reinstatements: President Taraval Police Station (August 10, 1983). a Bronze Medal of Valor for his services Analysis, lengthy discussions, agree- Ray Kane responded to the San Francisco Hank retired with a service pension on rendered on March 2, 1971. Sergeant- ments, disagreements, and resolution Regional Police Academy and presented July 5, 2000. Inspector Bill Parenti was working as were the result that you read in your the WOAA membership to Recruit Class Richard Kain, age 79: Richard Kain a “Sam Unit” when he responded to a letter for vote. Every Board Member #266L. Ray was able to sign up all five was born in San Francisco. Rich worked holdup in progress. Parenti arrived as took an active part in attempting to members of this Lateral Class. There as a PG&E Serviceman prior to work- the holdup men were exiting the store. improve the organization by proposing were no suspensions. President Kane ing in Law Enforcement. Rich entered Gunfire erupted as the suspects were necessary changes. The proposal was a authorized the reinstatements of the fol- the San Francisco Police Department leaving and it was learned later that the collaborative effort to update our rules lowing 2019 dropped members to date: on October 1, 1962. Rich worked the proprietor had fired his gun. Parenti and policies to reflect the times, and Eric Altorfer, Timothy Connell, John following assignments during his short pursued the suspects and was able to the political and social climate in our Ferrando, Jason Fox, Russell Gordon, time in the S.F.P.D.: Ingleside Police Sta- capture one. Parenti conducted an hour life at this time in history. Sally Foster James Bruce Jones, Jody Kato, Harry tion (November 23, 19620, Park Police long search of the area and located the was instrumental in the completion of Keenan Jr., Belinda Kerr, Kevin Need- Station (December 9, 1963), Northern second suspect. Bill was a member of the this project as the Chair-person. A big ham, Jason Oryall, Jennifer Thompson, Police Station (December 31, 1964). On Police Officers Association and the Vet- “shout-out” for Sally and all the Board Mark Williams. There are 22 remaining September 1, 1966 Rich transferred from eran Police Officers Association. He was Members involved since 2011. dropped members who need to pay their the San Francisco Police Department to a Past Commander of the Police and Fire Adjournment: President Kane led dues and fines, and submit a doctor’s the San Francisco Fire Department. Rich Post #456 of the American Legion, Past our Board in a moment of silence for the note that they are in good health. The was always ready to lend a helping hand President and Treasurer of the S.F. Police passing of members Hank Fikkers, Rich dues are $100 for 2019, and the fees are to both family and friends. He was an Widows and Orphans Aid Association, Kain, and Past President Bill Parenti, and $10 per month after April 1st. avid fisherman and passed the love of a member of the Native Sons Post #157, for all our past members. President Kane Communications and Bills: Trea- fishing down through his family. Rich and the Godfather’s Club (St. Vincent’s scheduled our next meeting for Tuesday surer Dean Taylor presented the monthly enjoyed gambling when he the chance. School for Boys), Past President of the September 10, 2019, at 1230 hours, in bills and payments for recent beneficiary Rich is survived by his loving wife Bar- St. Brendan’s Church Advisory Board room #150 at 850 Bryant Street in San claims. Trustee Ryan Walsh made a mo- bara and his children, Laurie, Nadine and Usher for numerous years. Bill was Francisco, California. a combat veteran of the Korean War and tion to pay the bills and claims. Trustee and husband Andy, Richard, Susie, and To All Members: Beneficiary forms Lou Barberini seconded the motion. Christopher and his wife Jennifer. Rich a former Driver Education Instructor at St. Ignatius College Prep. can be accessed from our website sfwid- The motion passed without objection. was also survived by his loving grand- owsandorphans.org. The WOAA received a check in the children Nick, Jamie, Jonathan, Angela, Report of Special Committee: Ad- Click on the RESOURCE box and amount of $100 in the memory of Buddy Lukas, and Oliver. ministrative Assistant Sally Foster the link for the form will appear. Com- Dormay. We received the check from Bill Parenti, age 86: William Charles effected the mailing of approximately plete the form and have it signed by a Nancy Dormay, Buddy’s Widow. We Parenti was born in San Francisco, 3200 letters to our membership for the Notary, or by a WOAA Board Member. received another check for $100 from California on September 2, 1930. Bill vote on our By-Laws and Constitution We express our thanks and gratitude to Phil and Peggy Jennings in the memory was the son of the late Charles and proposal. Treasurer Taylor reported that the following people who assist us on of Retired Captain Willis Garriott. The Carmel Parenti. Bill was predeceased approximately more than 800 members a regular basis: Retired San Francisco WOAA paid death benefits to the benefi- by his late spouse Annabel, and sister responded by returning the letter with Police Captain and the current POA ciaries of the following passed members: Veronica Nolan and is survived by son a vote. President Kane appointed a Defense Administrator Paul Chignell, Thomas Easton, Hank Fikkers, Ignacio and best friend Christopher J. Parenti, three person committee comprised of Retired Police Captain and a current Martinez, and William Parenti. and his numerous nieces and neph- WOAA non board members. They have Retirement Board Member Al Casciato, Report of Visiting Committee: No ews. Bill’s prior occupation is listed as counted the votes and delivered the Retired San Francisco Police Lieutenant report this month. a “Salesman-Driver”. Bill entered the results to President Kane. Our members and the current host of the Gold Country who responded voted 783 yes votes, Report of Trustees: The WOAA San Francisco Police Department on Reaper website Rene LaPrevotte, Retired September 19, 1955 and was assigned and only 51 no votes. The proposed Sergeant and the long-standing Editor received the sad news of the passing of language changes for our By-Laws and our following members: to Star #1820. Bill worked the following of the SFPOA Journal, Ray Shine, David Constitution unanimously passed. The Ng of Personnel, Risa Tom of the Police WOAA Board would like to thank all Commission Office, and the Command The POA Journal was notified* of the recent the members who read our proposals Staff and Officers of the Traffic Solo Unit deaths of the following SFPD members, non- and responded with a vote. President for affording us space for our meetings Deaths sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: Kane shredded all member identifying and files. EDWARD O’HAIRE RICHARD KAIN Age 78, Retired SFPD Age 79, Former SFPD (to SFFD) Died August 2019 Died July 2019 Notified by R. LaPrevotte Notified by R. LaPrevotte In Memoriam… HENRY FIKKERS RONALD RETANA The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in the Age 75, Retired SFPD Age 86, Former SFPD Died July 27, 2019 (to Marin Co. SO) line of duty in the month of September of … Notified by R. LaPrevotte Died July 19, 2019 1974: Officer Michael Herring, killed in a motorcycle accident. Notified by. R. LaPrevotte 1952: Officer Robert E. Walters, killed in shootout with armed bank robber. *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source. The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, 1948: Officer Richard Scholz, killed in a Code-3 auto collision. however the staff or employees of the SFPOA make no official confirmation. 1920: Officer James W. Horton, shot and killed by commercial burglars. 1907: Officer Edward T. McCartney, shot and killed by a labor striker. Submitting Obituaries and Memorial Tributes 1906: Officer James S. Cook, shot and killed while arresting grand theft Any member may submit a separate memorial tribute to a deceased mem- suspect. ber. Any such piece will not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the 1891: Officer Alexander G. Grant, shot and killed while arresting a rowdy drunk. Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal will also accept and publish in the Mail section short letters about a deceased Learn more about San Francisco’s Finest who died in the line of duty: member written by a person in the immediate family. However, the Journal will not reprint obituaries or photos that were published in any other print Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page at media, web site, or Internet blog. www.odmp.org/agency/3445-san-francisco-police-department-california Read Men of Courage, by Captain Thomas G. Dempsey (retired) Page 10 POA Journal September 2019

San Francisco 49ers guard Ben Garland, enforcement gives him an invaluable a former airman; Pittsburgh Steelers perspective on the qualities and skills Police-Fire tackle Alejandro Villanueva, a former necessary for the job. Berry, of Sparks, soldier; and New England Patriots long served 25 years as a Reno police officer. snapper Joe Cardona, who still serves as He retired as assistant chief in 2005 Post 456 a naval reservist. The San Francisco Police-Fire Post A 32-year veteran of the National meets on the second Tuesday of every Guard who worked as assistant Reno month. Our next meeting will be on News police chief has been named as Nevada’s Tuesday, September 10, 2019. We meet first African-American adjutant general in at the Park Station community room. By Greg Corrales, an unknown soldier who was buried its 154-year history. Meetings start at 1600 hours. All veter- SFPD 1969-2014 in France. Then-President Warren G. Gov. Steve Sisloak announced ans with a law enforcement or firefighter Harding dedicated the Tomb of the 60-year-old Brig. Gen. Ondra Berry’s background are welcome. Questions Congress and the White House Unknown Soldier in 1921 in the pres- appointment on Monday. should be directed to Post Adjutant Greg agreed to expand the definition of war ence of Allied generals and American He says Berry’s exemplary military Corrales at (415) 759-1076 or at gc1207@ eras to include all who served since Legion members. Incrementally, the experience combined with his back- comcast.net. Dec. 7, 1941. More than 1,600 members tomb has received increased surveil- ground in senior leadership roles in law of the U.S. Armed Forces were killed lance. For example, the American Legion or wounded in periods of time not won a victory when it secured overnight designated as war eras since the end surveillance for the tomb in 1926. The of World War II. The newly signed Let “sentinels” of the tomb are members of Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, which for National Service Act of 2019 – The LE- originated in the Revolutionary War. GION Act – honors those veterans, their From midnight July 2, 1937, through to- spouses and descendants, extending day, the tomb is continuously guarded, membership eligibility in The American regardless of conditions. Legion Family to hundreds of thousands Speaking of significant dates, August who had previously been excluded. The 21, 1991 was a very important date for LEGION Act offers American Legion Post 456. On August 21, 1991 the San membership eligibility to any U.S. Francisco Police Post and the San Fran- military veteran who served at least one cisco Fire Post merged, officially becom- day of active military duty since Dec. 7, ing San Francisco Police-Fire Post 456. It 1941, and was honorably discharged or has been a very successful merger. is serving now. The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed A bipartisan group of U.S. senators to a three-year deal with former Army introduced a Senate resolution honoring offensive tackle Brett Toth. Toth has The American Legion’s 100th anniver- already fulfilled his active duty com- sary of serving veterans, their families mitments and joined the Eagles thanks and communities. Sens. Mike Braun to a special waiver from President Donald (R-Ind.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Sherrod Trump. Brown (D-Ohio) and Todd Young (R- Toth, a 2018 graduate of the U.S. Ind.) introduced a resolution designat- Military Academy at West Point, started ing August 23-29 as “American Legion a game during each of his four years at Week” to coincide with the Legion’s the school and played every contest his 100th anniversary convention in its senior season. Under existing Defense home city of Indianapolis. In a press re- Department rules, he was required to lease, Braun said, “The American Legion serve at least two years in the active- has been a cornerstone of American life duty Army before being considered for from the local to the federal level since a waiver to pursue a professional sports the beginning, and serves as a constant career. But President Donald Trump, in reminder of the enormous contributions an event with the Army football team America’s armed service members have last May, announced he wanted to revisit made to enrich our nation during and those rules, saying that it would “make re- after military service.” cruiting a little bit easier” for the service The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at academies sports teams. In June, White Arlington National Cemetery has been con- House officials announced Trump had stantly guarded for more than 80 years. instructed Pentagon officials to develop On July 2, 1937, approval was granted for new rules for the athletes with outstand- 24-hour guarding of the tomb — even in ing military obligations, in particular situations of hazardous weather condi- those who are selected in professional tions. The change came following efforts sports drafts. SFPD Peninsula from the American Legion for nonstop Earlier this year, the Minnesota Vi- oversight. kings selected Air Force long snapper The American Legion has played a Austin Cutting in the seventh round of Retirement Luncheon significant role in the tomb’s history. the 2019 National Football League draft. When American Legion founder Ham- He has been practicing with the team Wednesday, October 2, 2019 ilton Fish was elected to the House of throughout training camp this summer. Representatives in 1920 after World War At least three other service academy I, he introduced legislation to remember graduates are currently on NFL rosters: 11:30 AM Basque Cultural Center 599 Railroad Avenue, South San Francisco. No-host bar at 11:30 with lunch to follow at 12:00 noon Choice of Hamburger Steak with French fries and vegetables, or Chicken Cordon Bleu, or a vegetarian meal. Salad, bread and ice cream will be included. $27 includes the meal, tax and tip, paid at the door. Please RSVP to John Tursi (415-850-6862) or John Bisordi (415-699-4445) or by email ([email protected]) by Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Please indicate your choice of entrée

* The POA has verified that this quote was made by an SFPD member. September 2019 POA Journal Page 11

The Four Horsemen Retire Marty Halloran, Joe McFadden, Steve Murphy and Ronan Shouldice Friday, September 13th, 2019 6pm No-host cocktails • 7pm Dinner Dinner choices – Steak or Salmon. United Irish Cultural Center, 45th Ave. at Sloat Blvd. Reservation deadline is September 5th

contact: [email protected]. The cost is $100. Tickets will not be available at the door. No ticket – no entry. We look forward to celebrating the end of our illustrious careers with you.

40th Annual 133rd Recruit Class Reunion Wednesday, November 13th, 2019

Cocktails at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:30 pm

Broadway Prime Restaurant 1316 Broadway Ave., Burlingame Contribute to the Journal; It’s Your Paper. Please RSVP to Kevin Phipps Send us your stuff; unit news or events, good deeds, at (650) 678-4135 or email at fundraisers, sports highlights, kudos, comments or invites. [email protected] by October 26th. The deadline for the October issue is Monday, September 23, 2019.

Contact [email protected] or phone 415-861-5060 for more info. Please include number of people attending Page 12 POA Journal September 2019

Senate Bill 230 SB 230 continues to make its way through the legislative process. This year the SFPOA has joined other law enforcement associations and Protect California in advocating for increased training for officers as well as opposing dangerous use of force legislation. Recently, Protect California launched a new digital ad that is airing in Sacra- mento advocating for the passage of SB 230 without any amendments. Improving August 5, 2019 the quality and quantity of training for law enforcement in California is essential to keeping you and the public we serve safe. The Honorable Lorena Gonzalez, Chair Assembly Appropriations Committee You can help spread our message by sharing the ad on your social media plat- State Capitol, Room 2114 forms and taking literally 30 seconds to send a targeted email to the legislature. Sacramento, CA 95814 Facebook Re: Senate Bill 230 (Caballero): Use of Force by Peace Officers; Training and Standards The Protect California digital ad and related post can be found at the this link: Strong Support https://tinyurl.com/y3me43wn Dear Assemblymember Gonzalez: Please share this with your audience. We recently reached an historic agreement with representatives from the Governor, Twitter President Pro Tem of the Senate, and Speaker of the Assembly as well as the pro- ponents of Assembly Bill 392 (Weber), which included agreement by all sides that The Protect California digital ad and related post can be found identified Senate Bill 230 (Caballero) as a critical and fundamental necessity toward at this link: achieving the positive outcomes that were mutually identified. Strong, meaningful and uniform training for public safety officers across our State is essential to improve https://tinyurl.com/y245m93o outcomes. Please post with this hashtag: #YESonSB230 This agreement and commitments to not waver from this agreement created the foundation for our organizations to withdraw our strong opposition to AB 392 E-mail Your Legislator (Weber). The components of Senate Bill 230, as written, are critical tools that, when In addition to sharing the video through social media, you can accompanied with the provisions of AB 392, will improve the likelihood of safer out- assist in building support for SB 230 by clicking this link to send comes between law enforcement officers and community members. an e-mail to your state representatives. Any substantive amendments to SB 230 will breach our agreement and will necessitate us to oppose those amendments. AB 392 and SB 230 are intertwined, https://tinyurl.com/y6kyv6lg a point that California’s legislative leaders stated prior to any agreement being A sample email is already written for you. It will take you no reached. We stand prepared to implement the negotiated use of force standards in AB 392; but that implementation cannot be successful without the robust local more than 30-seconds to complete. policies and high-quality training needed to ensure all of California’s law enforce- Read the coalition letter we joined supporting SB 230 reprinted on this page.. ment officers can meet those standards. That requires the adoption of SB 230 as written. Stay safe, SB 230 will standardize and increase law enforcement officer access to high-quality Tony training across the state in areas such as safely resolving mental health crisis situations and deploying de- escalation tactics. The reality is that for many California law en- forcement officers, current training standards require little more than watching videos or reading an instructional book. This is insufficient. SB 230 also provides a clear set of guidelines for holding officers accountable for their actions. Most important, however, SB 230 establishes a single set of use of force stan- Former Members Of The San Francisco Police Department dards for every police agency in the state. If passed as written, every community will have the same set of expectations for its law enforcement officers. North Bay Retired Cop Luncheon While fatal officer-involved shootings decreased by 40% between 2015 to 2018, our organizations continued to work collaboratively with the Legislature and our Bi-Annual Luncheon (April/October) local community-based organizations to create safer outcomes between police and community. Yet, without the passage of SB 230 as written, we are fearful that the collaboration, hard work, and progress to improve outcomes will be for not and law Sally Tomatoes enforcement agencies and departments throughout the state will be left to fend for 100 Valley House Drive Rohnert Park, CA themselves as to how, or if, officers will be trained. We urge the Legislature to honor our agreement and adopt SB 230 (Caballero) as written. www.facebook.com/sallytomatoesrp Sincerely, Thursday, October 10th, 2019 Ron Hernandez, President Tom Dominguez, President Association for Los Angeles Association of Orange County Doors/Bar open 11:00 AM • Lunch 12:15 PM Deputy Sheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Choices of Sliced NY Steak, Grilled Chicken Picatta Rick Labeske, President Tony Montoya, President or Ravioli with Meat Sauce, all served with fresh veg- California Association of San Francisco Police Officers Highway Patrolmen Association etables and scalloped potatoes Salad, Coffee, Tea Jim Foster, President Craig Lally, President (Tax and Tip) $20.00 (payable at door) Long Beach Police Officers Association Los Angeles Police Protective League Door Prizes & short speech(s) Brian Marvel, President Robert Harris, President Peace Officers Research Association Protect California Further Info: Steve Bosshard [email protected] of California We need an accurate count for the Staff of Sally Tomatoes Bill Young, President Kevin Mickelson, President so please let us know if you will attend and your choice of Riverside Sheriffs Association Sacramento Deputy Sheriffs Association meal, at least 3 days in advance via email or phone to: Jim Knowlton, President Paul Kelly, President Salinas Police Officers Association San Jose Police Officers Association Steve Bosshard [email protected] or 707 480-9495 Grant Ward, President Frank Bellucci, President Please Do Not RSVP Mickey or Randy or Rene or Larry or Maggie San Bernardino County Sunnyvale Public Safety Officer or Ed but Steve Bosshard!!! Aka the Buzzard AKA Stumpy Sheriff’s Benefit Association Association September 2019 POA Journal Page 13 Field Tactics Debriefing Following frustrating set-backs with Forwarded to the Journal by Tracy McCray SFPOA Sergeant at Arms Chinatown tunnel, and Van Ness and Geary transit-only corridors, the last thing SFMTA needed was an intern’s math error in the signal-timing of its Galactic Rapid Transit project.

The Field Tactics Force Options Unit would like to acknowledge Ingleside Station. Following an incident in August involving a reported armed subject, responding units took part in an incident scene debriefing led by Captain Jack Hart (wearing service cap) and Sergeant Lisa Springer (standing in the middle). This photo illus- trates and captures perfectly avital function that serves our members well. Keep up the great work out there! Field Tactics Force Options Unit San Francisco Police Department Training Division

ITALIAN HERITAGE PARADE All First Responders Invited To The 151St Anniversary Celebration Sunday, October 13, 2019

Inviting all Italian-American peace officers and other first responders and their families (or those wanting to be Italian for the day) to march in San Francisco’s Historic 151st Italian Heritage Parade on Sunday, October 13, 2019! This is the oldest parade of its kind in the United States. This year the SFPD will be marching in solidarity with the SF Sheriff’s Department, CHP, US Park Police, the SF Fire Department and other Bay Area agencies. Come show your support and get a firsthand view of the love and respect that the Italian community, and all attendees, have for the SFPD and all Bay Area first responders. Meet at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in front of the SF Italian Athletic Club (1630 Stockton, between Filbert and Union Streets), San Francisco. First responders marching in the parade should be in Class B uniform, long sleeve shirt and service hat. Retired SFPD officers are asked to wear a suit or commemorative Italian attire and display their star. All public safety officers from the Bay Area are invited to participate (approval to wear their uniforms must be obtained from their respective chief or command staff). Free buffet for all first responders marching in the parade to follow at the Italian Athletic Club, 2nd Floor (wristbands will be distributed), sponsored by the California Law Enforcement Columbia Association (an association of Italian-American Public Safety Officers) Family & Kids Welcome To participate or for more information, contact: SFPD Sergeant Steve Smalley, Columbia Association Secretary/Treasurer at [email protected]. NOTE: On Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13 there will also be a Saints Peter and Paul School Bazaar for the entire community, family and kids (600 Filbert Street in North Beach). While all the festivities are taking place, the Blue Angels will also be flying overhead… Mama Mia, so much fun. Page 14 POA Journal September 2019 SFPAL News & Updates PAL Staff Report

Greetings from the SFPAL team. Lots of exciting news to get to, so let’s get right to it. Our PAL Cadets went right back to business after their graduation in early July. They immediately began support- In the Spotlight ing the Police Department with the many This month we showcase and recog- events that take place during the sum- nize Loriel Price, the youngest member mer months throughout the city. The on a very talented cheerleading squad. Cadets were on full display at National This 9-year-old works very hard, she’s Night out and helped make the night a always ready to learn, self-motivated, and huge success. National Night Out is a is a bundle of positive energy. Go Loriel chance for community members to meet and SFPAL Cheer! their local first responders, to build and to strengthen the necessary relation- ships. Our Cadets support the night by doing everything from set up and break down of the event, to handing out Visit our website: stickers and face painting. A big shout sfpal.org out to members of our 10th Cadet class for contributing to the great success of National Night out. Our Cadets will be back in session on August 22nd with a full curriculum to come. We have a very exciting fall semes- ter line up for them and can’t wait to welcome them all back. The semester will consist of blocks of instruction, a visit to the Tactical Unit, and the popu- lar Sims training. We can’t wait! We also started our Annual Canned Food Drive in partner- ship with Costco, the Police Credit Union, and members of the SFPD Recruit classes. We proudly continue our tradi- tion of feeding those who are less fortunate. Last year, we managed to have enough food to feed members of the San Francisco community for four weeks! With your support, we can exceed our goal and hope you will decide to partner with us! Donations can be dropped off at the SFPD Academy, the SFPD Community Engagement Center, and the Police Credit Union location on Irving. The SFPAL Jiu Jitsu program resumed their training after a well deserved summer break. Our sources have informed us that members of the pro- gram enjoyed the break a little too much and came back out of shape. They were welcomed back as usual with open arms but also with a few extra PT sessions to knock some of the rust off. Looks like we have another fun fall season ahead of us in this program. It’s a new year, a blank slate, primed with new goals and new opportu- nities. The SFPAL 2019 tackle football & cheer season has launched. Ev- ery new season is a reset from the last. Moving in a positive direction, building values, having fun, and leaving favor- able impressions. The community and SFPD working together, for our youth. Go SFPAL Forty- Niners! Until next month, folks. Your SFPAL Team September 2019 POA Journal Page 15 Retired SFPD Officer Raises Funds for Slain Italian Carabinieri

By Calvin Chow International Police Association (IPA). Channel 5 news, “I did my own thing. President SF Region Lorraine is also a 3rd generation I found out where to send the money. I International Police Assn Italian American. Her grandfather emi- went to the bank, wired the money, and United States Section grated from Italy and she is proud of her it was successful.” Website: www.ipa-us-region9.com Italian American heritage. As a member This is a notable example of what the of the IPA, Lorraine has hosted many vis- IPA is about: “Servo Per Amikeco” (Ser- iting IPA police officers from Italy when vice through Friendship). Even though they come to San Francisco. Lorraine has Lorraine was half the world away from also visited IPA members in Italy. Rome, she took it upon herself to help On Saturday, July 27, 2019, an Italian the widow of a murdered police officer. police officer, Mario Cerciello Rega, was For this we honor IPA member Lorraine Watching this story on our local news stabbed to death in Rome while investi- Lombardo for her service to the family touched Lorraine emotionally, both as a gating a theft of a backpack and possible of Officer Mario Cerciello Rega, and for police officer and an Italian American, to cocaine sales. Italian Police identified the her friendship to our IPA friends in Italy. the point where she took it upon herself murder suspects as two 19-year old San to raise money to assist Mario’s family. Francisco residents who were in Rome She contacted IPA members in Italy and on a summer holiday. Because the two found out the information on where to young men had been raised and edu- send money to Mario’s widow. Once she cated in the city, it captured the attention figured the donation process, Lorraine of the local media. urged other police officers and her Ital- Mario Cerciello Rega was a Carabin- ian American friends on Facebook to ieri assigned to the Trastevere neighbor- donate to this worthy cause. hood in Rome. He was noted for helping As a result, this action started an This is Lorraine Lombardo. I first met the homeless on the streets, and had unofficial movement to raise money for Lorraine while working at Mission Sta- recently married just weeks before he slain Carabinieri Mario Cerciello Rega’s tion 15 years ago. Lorraine was on a bike was murdered. Photos of Mario showing family. There were over three thousand and I was in a radio car. We both worked off his wedding ring on his wedding day responses in less than two days! As the Day Watch in the Mission 2-Car. Just next to his beaming bride were flashed Lorraine told ABC Channel 7 and KPIX before retirement, Lorraine joined the on the TV news.

San Francisco Bay Area Law Enforcement Emerald Society 21st Annual Awards Dinner at The United Irish Cultural Center Saturday, October 19, 2019 Cocktails 6pm • Dinner 7pm Honoring SFPD Officer Susan Rolovich, Officer Of The Year

Sean Canniffe, Citizen Of The Year SFPD Sergeant/Inspector (retired) Marty Halloran Lifetime Achievement Award Tickets $85, Table of 10, $800

Contact: Lt. Rachel Moran, Co. D 415-794-7918 • email: [email protected]

Website: SFBALEES.ORG P.O. Box 355, 236 West Portal Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127 Page 16 POA Journal September 2019 Retirement Planning Seminar, Class 75 Three Days At Sigmund Stern Grove

By Mike Hebel thank-you for years of dedicated service tirement plans. They most adequately baby boomers), it would take 14 years for Welfare Officer, Attorney, CFP — to make their succession plans for a described the benefits of and qualifica- the older recipients to catch up. Monthly successful and prosperous retirement. tions for service and industrial disability social security payments for police offi- The Trocadero Clubhouse at Sigmund Chief Scott continues the tradition of pensions. Also explained were death cers, subject to the windfall elimination Stern Grove hosted the latest SFPD-POA gifting every retiree with his/her police benefits, beneficiary designation, and provision, average between $100 to $450 pre-retirement seminar (May 7th, 8th officer star as the Department’s recogni- cost of living adjustments. To increase after deduction for Medicare part B. The and 9th, 2019) – class #75. The Stern tion for a job well done; this has also your pension: work longer, get older, maximum social security monthly pay- Grove with its club house and concert reduced to zero the number of missing/ and hope for many more pay raises. ment, at age 66, is now $2,788 – with the pavilion is a beloved community trea- lost police star reports made by those Also, buy-back miscellaneous time (ac- average monthly check now at $1,404. sure and part of San Francisco’s romantic members approaching retirement age. crued during police academy) to obtain Lorena Flores, operations supervisor history. The Clubhouse, built in 1892, as a separate monthly pension check, albeit from the SF Mission office, provided a 39 Participants the Trocadero Hotel and beer garden, small; such buy-back must be completed very lively discussion of social security Thirty-nine participants attended this is a beautiful Victorian, stick-style re- before retirement. With regard to service benefits. lively and informative seminar which is sort with its multi-gabled roof, Hansel pension calculations, the age factor goes Dennis Meixner (retired SFPD), li- coordinated by Cyndee Bates, POA staff and Gretel architecture, and delicate up every 3 months while the service censed tax preparer, covered the issues administrator. Some members attended ornamentation. Shortly after the 1906 factor increases each day. To schedule a of federal and state taxation in retire- with their spouses/partners (which is earthquake and fire, Police Chief Wil- retirement interview call 415-487-7070 up ment, Social Security off-sets, and retire- much encouraged). liam Biggey arrested Mayor Eugene to 6 months before your expected date of ment plan (traditional and Roth IRAs) The seat of honor, which is reserved Schmidt’s bag man – the notorious Abe retirement. She urged members to bring distributions. With his short tax quiz, he for the most senior member in atten- Ruef – on corruption charges at this very their spouse/domestic partner to this clearly demonstrated the tax savings for dance, was given to Tad Yamaguchi – a site following a gun battle with the oak interview. Also, said Veronica, keep your those awarded an industrial disability member of the 165th class entering the front door still bearing bullet holes. Just beneficiary designation current. They retirement. Service retirements are fully SFPD in September 1989. after this infamous arrest, the Chief dis- both noted that the date of retirement taxable while IDR retirements are tax ad- Class attendees were from the 165th appeared while on a late-night boat trip chosen will effect cost of living adjust- vantaged (paying state/federal income (September 1989) to the 226th recruit from Tiburon to SF. The Grove property ments as well as the OU/VA payout. Ba- tax on less that half of the gross amount). class (October 2010). The 265th recruit was purchased in 1931 by Mrs. Sigmund sic COLAs are effective on July 1 of each Dominic Gamboa (along with Domi- class is about to complete their basic Stern and donated to the City. It is a fes- year; to get the COLA for any given year nic Tringoli) presented an interactive, POST academy training program; the tive and fitting venue for the seminar. you must retire on or before July 1 of that informative and entertaining class on Academy now has concurrent classes year; but remember that payouts (OU/ Fitness For Life. He urged the class Seminar in its 35th Year and this will continue for the next 60 VA) are based on your rate of compensa- to adopt life-styles that would ensure This seminar, titled “The Gino Mari- months. tion for the month in which you retire a longer, healthier life – including onetti and Michael Sugrue Memorial Mike Hebel urged all to consider (higher payout if you retire after July 1). and annual physical check-up, weight Seminar”, honors its two founders. May participation in the 30–30 programs: 30 There were options for retiring members management, and life-time physical they rest in peace. This seminar is now years of service and then at least 30+ to reduce their monthly pension so that fitness. We are pleased to again have in its 35th year having started in March years’ collecting a retirement benefit a spouse/partner/beneficiary could get estate attorney Gerald Woods join the 1985. Since its inception, more than with no death before age 80. Mike also a larger monthly pension as a survivor. seminar explaining the basics of estate 3,079 participants have completed this urged participants to continue to collect Veronica explained that the pension ben- planning (wills, trusts, gifting, probate seminar. retirement benefits at least until the an- efit calculation. It is based on the highest and its avoidance, estate taxes, powers Special thanks to Captain Michelle nual benefit equals or exceeds the con- average monthly compensation paid of attorney, property titles, and medical Jean, Police Academy, for providing tributions made to the retirement system to a member. The Retirement System directives). Mr. Woods has his law office the necessary funding to expand the over the participants’ career. compares each member’s earnings for in SF’s West Portal area. seminar subjects. A very big thank you Instructor Comments the 12 months immediately preceding to Chief William Scott for continuing Retiree Associations & SF Veronica Rodriguez and Felix Chen their retirement date with the member’s the long-standing tradition of allowing Police Credit Union set forth all the basics of the CCSF Re- highest fiscal year earnings. Whichever members a three -day training detail as a The class was reminded that police is higher is used for the pension calcu- wages were set by Charter amendment lation. She explained the cost of living prior to 1953; by annual salary survey adjustment changes resulting from the Retiring Soon? Read this information first from 1954 onward; and now by collec- successful passage of Proposition B (June tive bargaining since 1992. Thanks to 2008 ballot) wherein the basic COLA Larry Barsetti and Glenn Sylvester (up to 2%) is now compounded and the Retirement Check List for discussing the Veteran POA and supplemental COLA, when excess earn- the Retired City Employees organiza- By Captain Al Casciato, Retired back to the Bay Area. ings from the Retirement System Trust tions. They said that the most valuable Elected Retirement Board Commissioner 3. If you decide to rollover your de- Fund are present, was increased from assets a police retiree has are his/her ferred compensation monies to a 0.5% to up to 1.5%. In the best of years’ This year I have received an inordi- CCSF health plan and retirement plan. new fund make sure you are very the compound COLA is 3.5%. nate number of calls from members of The mission of the VPOA – established well informed. Once you are out of Jasper Smith, Prudential Retirement all classifications (civilian and sworn) in 1939 (with 890 members) is to protect the system you cannot redeposit. Services, urged participants to select requesting advice on what pitfalls they retirees’ wealth and health. Both urged an appropriate asset allocation plan should be aware of as they prepare to 4. Update your beneficiary at your the class participants to qualify for for themselves identifying their risk retire. The following is a synopsis of my Retirement interview. Most of us still social security benefits (40 units) and tolerance, time horizon, and retirement response to those inquiries. have our parents, previous spouses to consider finding some type of post- savings target. The SFDCP has multiple 1. Schedule an appointment with the and/or a friend we listed when we retirement employment or volunteer options and, if desired, a self-directed retirement staff for you and your first entered City Service. opportunity; just “doing nothing” will brokerage account. Jasper said that the spouse/significant other. During 5. At your retirement interview double lead to a disastrous retirement. Dar- police department’s average deferred that appointment make sure that check the salary numbers the system lene Hong provided many convincing compensation balances are the highest your spouse/significant other is has on file for you by which your reasons why members should continue amongst all city departments. Both said eligible for a pension continuation pension will be calculated. The their financial contacts with the SF that the target date portfolios (2020 to should you predecease them. On departments forward the numbers Police Credit Union and make it their 2055), with their automatic rebalancing, several occasions it has been discov- to the system and there have been primary financial institution. . TheSF were particularly attractive offerings ered that the spouse or significant many errors. Examples such as not Police Credit Union is a co-sponsor for broad diversification. Each strategy other was never placed on file at the reporting longevity pay, hazard of this Seminar. Thanks SF Police CU suits a specific investor profile – based system. That is because members pay etc or having the wrong record for the morning beverages and treats. on the number of years you have until entering into the relationship regis- of someone with the same name. I Darlene introduced Chris Breault who your planned start of distribution. Jasper tered at the Health Service System for strongly suggest you bring a copy of provides financial planning services for explained all the distribution options: medical coverage but failed to notify your current payroll stub to review credit union members. defer distribution (up to April 1 of the the Retirement System. at your interview. Leroy Lindo explained that the Wid- year following the year in which you ows and Orphans Aid Association of 2. If you plan to move out of the area 6. If you are retiring on a disability reach 70 ½), lump-sum payment (full the SFPD was founded on January 13, after retirement I would strongly or rating check with your worker’s or partial), periodic payments (amount 1878, for the express purpose of provid- suggest that you rent out your home compensation attorney or Worker’s certain, period certain), annuity pay- ing financial assistance to police officers’ in the Bay Area and rent a home or Comp as to how retirement will ment (fixed, fixed with period certain, families at the time of a member’s death. apartment in the area you would affect your ongoing treatment. Es- joint and survivor) or a combination of Retirement/Death benefits were first like to move to. Spend a year there so pecially if you have been promised these options. provided by the City and County of San you can experience the availability “Lifetime Medical”. This is an area When to start social security pay- Francisco in 1889 through the Retirement of medical services, weather pat- of much consternation for many. ments? The class agreed the sooner the System. The Aid Association’s original terns, community and culture before Hope this helps. If you do have a fur- better. If you began to collect at age 62 benefit was $100 for a modest funeral you make a permanent move. I can- ther question don’t hesitate to write me at (the earliest age allowable) rather than not count the number of calls I have [email protected] at age 66 – 67 (normal retirement age for received from those trying to move CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE September 2019 POA Journal Page 17

and $1,000 to help maintain the financial plans, excepting the City’s plan, were and giving back, keepers of meaning, care insured’s will call upon their policy for stability of the surviving family. The geographically limited. She said that mentoring other people, integrity and financial assistance.” current annual dues are $72; the current the HSS walk-in hours are 8 am to a personal value system, need for a Program Conclusion death benefit is $17,500. Upon retirement 4:45pm; phone calls are taken for four retirement plan with fun and creativ- Retirement Board commissioners from the SFPD, payroll deduction is no hours every day. The plans available, as ity, wisdom in old age, and a spiritual Brian Stansbury and Al Casciato talked longer available. Members thereafter of January 2019, are: City Plan, Kaiser, dimension to help give meaning to life. about venture capital, private equity receive an annual statement or may do and Blue Shield. City retirees are indeed Mike Gannon (SFPD 1972-1998) and the use of hedge funds in the Sys- automatic transfer from the SF Police very fortunate to have life-time medical spoke, robustly and vigorously, on tem’s trust fund. All three help reduce Credit Union or some other financial care; most employers terminate health the issue of long term care insurance. risk while delivering market rates of institution. To be eligible for benefits, care coverage at age 65. Claire Zvan- Mike is a licensed insurance salesper- return. They said the trust fund is well a member must join while still an ac- ski, former longest serving employee son (since 1984). He said that long term capitalized and remains fully capable tive member and must be under age 46. elected commissioner on the City Health care is not covered by the CCSF health of meeting all of its pension obligations. Contact info: [email protected] or Service Board, spoke on the funding plans or by Medicare. As he told the The class thanked Jim Stansfield of 415-681-3660. of retiree health plans, the importance attendees: “You deserve a long walk Toast Catering for the excellent lunches of Medicare reimbursements, and the in the sunshine. You deserve the glory Health Care Issues provided. pre-funding of retiree health care that and honor that you earned as a public Thanks also to Art Howard for can- new City employees (hired after Janu- safety hero.” With the average stay in a Next Seminar didly discussing emotional problems ary 10, 2009) will be required to make nursing home now 2.5 years and its an- Three retirement planning seminars that can arise in retirement and how (up to 2% of salary) so as to pre-fund nual cost of $74,208 for a private room, are scheduled for 2020: February 25 – to avoid destructive responses. He ex- their benefits to the year 2038. Claire he urged all to consider long term care 27; May 19 – 21; October 13 – 15. The plained the resources that are available said that 75% of health premiums are for insurance. Since almost 25% of original seminar will be available to the first 40 through the Department’s Behavioral drug/pharmacy benefits. At age 65 city applicants for long term care are denied persons, members and their spouses/ Science Unit. He gave the very sad sta- retirees must purchase Medicare part B; (medical issues), he urged picking this partners, who contact the POA after the tistics of 8 SFPD retirees who drank for those not eligible for Medicare, their up in your early 50’s. He thought that announcement is sent to all members themselves to death in the last 5 years health care costs are significantly higher. excellent long term plans were available with or near retirement eligibility. Pref- and 6 committed suicide in this same 5 Kaiser is now available throughout both from Genworth (GE), Trans-America, erence is given to those members who year period. Art explained how chronic northern and southern California for Mutual of Omaha & John Hancock; he are near retirement or who have already exposure to occupational stressors over retirees. Joining the seminar for the first also urged comparison with the plan contacted the Retirement System for a typical police career of 25/30 years will time was newly elected Health Service offered by CALPERS. Mike quoted his their retirement dates. The seminar fills definitely change your body and mind Board commissioner Chris Canning. favorite financial advisor, Suze Orman: up quickly so don’t delay. Contact Cyn- – for the worse. Welcome Chris! “1 in 1,200 homeowners will use their fire dee at the POA 415-861-5060 if you desire Attendees were stunned by the costs Dr. Forrest Fulton, Ph.D. (formerly of insurance, 1 in 240 automobile owners will advance notification for these seminars of health coverage upon retirement. the behavioral science unit, retired July use their auto insurance, but 1 in 2 long term or wish to sign up. Few had realized just how good the POA 2003, and thereafter became a certified Memorandum of Understanding is in gerontologist) reminded the attendees keeping these costs down for members that men are the suicide gender with and their families. After retirement, CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR men’s rates now increasing and women’s there is no subsidized dental plan, but FIRST RESPONDERS & THEIR FAMILIES decreasing. Reason: women are better thanks to Proposition E (Nov. 2001 bal- at expressing their feelings. He urged lot) there now is a medical care monetary the use of stress reducers including re- Supporting Clients with: subsidy for the retiree’s principal depen- striction of caffeine and alcohol and the Critical Incident Stress, Depression, Anxiety, dent. The member’s health care cost on elimination of tobacco. Relying on the retirement, depending upon the plan Trauma Recovery, Grief & Loss, Relationships work of George Valliant entitled Aging selected and the number of dependents Well, Dr. Fulton said that longitudinal included, is zero or highly subsidized. research has shown what life styles led to Susann Rodriguez-Corns, senior HSS a successful and long life. He mentioned: Mary Dunnigan, MFT benefits analyst, urged participants to good attitude, positive self identity, in- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist take care of their dental needs before timacy in relationships, love-work-play Retired Sgt. SFPD/ retiring. She emphasized that the HSS in balance, career transitions, generous Behavioral Science Unit Office in Petaluma (415) 755-7877 [email protected] Retirements The San Francisco Police Officers Association congratulates the following My 30+ years of experience as a First member on his recent retirement from the SFPD. This veteran will be difficult Responder has provided me the unique to replace, as he takes with him years of experience and job knowledge. The opportunity to work with a multitude of life most recently retired member is: and work issues. I believe, with support, • Officer Mario Marino #2079 from Medical Liason we all have the ability to be resilient and overcome the most challenging of events. All of the above listed on SFPD Personnel Order #17 (August 7, 2019) and Lic #112474 #18 (August 21, 2019). Page 18 POA Journal September 2019 POA Mail

To: [email protected] my living room for family and friends customs and traditions and moral education. I am so fortunate to have a to enjoy. I appreciated attending the values passed from one generation to parent who is part of the SFPOA com- Subject: Stop the Needle give-away ceremony for all of the SFPD fallen of- the next, father to son and mother to munity which provides such generous ficers. The attendance was impressive daughter. For my generation, I must educational benefits for their depen- Supervisor Brown— though it was unfortunate the Mayor bear the remorse of a great failure in dents. I appreciate ALL of the sacrifice The needle give-away continues to was unable to attend. I would like to this endeavor. and tireless work members do day in enable IV drug abuse and endangers thank Chief Scott for taking the time American academic, Walter E. Wil- and out to make our City better for all San Franciscans, especially our to talk to me and look at the picture I liams, once wrote, “Our increased everyone, in addition to ensuring my most vulnerable children. brought of my five grandchildren who reliance on laws to regulate behavior future will be filled with good fortune Rather than “harm reduction,” it are SFPD officers. My family and I are is a measure of how uncivilized we’ve by investing in my educations. I prom- increases the risk to everyone. IV drug looking forward to the reopening of become.” Amen. ise I will apply the same dedication abuse is an inherently risky behavior Sergeant John Macaulay Park. Thank Respectfully submitted, to my studies as the SFPOA members and it is naïve to believe that an ad- you very much SFPOA for once again Rick Foltz do to the City of San Francisco! Thank dict will wait for a clean needle if one showing that my son John is “gone but Seattle you again for your generosity and needs a fix. Stop the madness. The City never forgotten.” awarding me with this honor! does not have a housing crisis. It has a Sincerely, Dear POA — Gratefully, crisis of drug abusers and mentally ill. Jeanette Macaulay On behalf of the board, staff, and Mason Pera Distributing free needles simply adds volunteers of San Francisco Parks Alli- to the problem. Editor — ance, thank you for your generous gift John Goldberg Please help me get the word out received on 7/18/2019. This donation Dear SFPOA — about a request made to me by a re- benefits the San Francisco Unified Thank you so much for your time tiree. He writes: School District’s Shared Schoolyards and your consideration for this schol- “On Tuesday 08-20-19 at approxi- Project. arship! Being the daughter of a police mately 1300hrs I was among the retired We appreciate your generosity for officer truly has been such an impor- members qualifying at the SFPD Police community groups who are improving tant aspect of my life and I’m so grate- Range. Some how I ended up with an- parks, open space, and recreation in ful to be receiving this. I’ve just begun other shooter’s .40 cal magazine, and San Francisco. my first exciting week at Williamette assume that person now has my 9mm Sincerely, University and thought I’m having an magazine. I turned in the .40 cal maga- Drew Becher CEO incredible time, this relieves some of zine to range staff for safekeeping. Hope- the financial pressure that I’m already fully, who ever has my 9mm magazine feeling. I believe you put my dad into will do the same so we can get our right Dear SFPOA Scholarship Committee tears which is a rare occasion and equipment back.” & members — something I will forever remember. Thank you, Thank you so much for awarding I am grateful beyond words… Editor — Val Kirwan me with the Jeff Barker Scholarship Sincerely, Well said. Maybe they will hire John which allows me to further my college Olivia Frenkel to work in Union Square [Mayor’s idea Dear SFPOA — to hire retired SFPD as Prop. F uni- On behalf of the San Francisco Po- formed patrol to combat drug dealing lice Activities League, l would like to and crime in that district]. We all know thank you for sponsoring our Annual SF Dispatcher of the Month the definition of insanity. Golf Tournament Fundraiser. It is be- Gary Delagnes, cause of generous supporters like you Retired SFPD Department of Emergency Management that we can continue to strengthen and Editor — 1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 improve our community by providing Can we get Mr. Goldberg to run for Division of Emergency Communications SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT athletic and educational programs to OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BOS? Even if he would be outnumbered, Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 youth in need. Mary Ellen Carroll it would be nice to have a sane and rea- London Breed Sergeant Laxman Dharmani, Mayor Executive Director sonable voice on the board. Officer in Charge Katherine Cooper San Francisco DATE: August 1, 2019 SF Police friend and supporter Police Activities League TO: Binta Jannah, Public Safety Dispatcher To SFPD — POA Journal— FROM: Lisa Marie Gerard, Employee Recognition Coordinator I would like to give a big, heartfelt Reading Against All Odds, one thanks to the SFPD honor guard, Solos, RE: Communications Dispatcher of the Month – August 2019 has to query just how uncivilized we Command Staff and those retired of- have become. Hate crimes perpetrated The Department of Emergency ficers who came to support myself and against the very men and women we Management has selected you as Com- Bruce’s family. Especially touched by ask to protect us. And these are, simply munications Dispatcher of the Month all those who came in Hawaiian shirts and plainly, crimes of hate as defined for August 2019. that would have meant so much to in CPC 422.7. Further, while we expect Bruce. In May of 2019 Communications our police to be subject to the law, we I was so impressed with the respect, received multiple notifications of then too often do not afford them pro- decorum and protocol followed by shots fired in the area of Golden Gate tection under that law — sad, but true. each division. And so many officers! & Hyde Streets. Within moments of Yet, the incidents cited in Against So many kind words and stories of the call being dispatched with units All Odds go beyond statutes and code. how he affected, over the years, so responding a C33 was called by the They violate the very laws of common many in the SFPD. I know that not first unit to arrive on scene. The offi- decency. And, try as we may, decency only will I have those stories to relive cers advised they came upon a victim and morality cannot be legislated into that many of you will keep those good inside a vehicle, making it a 217. That a people. Hate crime legislation does memories. unit immediately followed up with not change the minds and hearts of Again thank you all for your sup- details on the suspect and the suspect offenders any more than civil rights port it means a great deal. vehicle with information obtained legislation eradicated bias and preju- Sincerely, through video. dice. Right to Life laws do not prevent Paddie Marovich abortions any more than the Volstead A short time later a unit came up Act stopped a nation from imbibing. on the air advising they had eyes on Dear Tony Montoya & Members of A civilized society’s first line of the 217 suspect vehicle and they were the SFPOA— defense is not its statutes or its police behind it in SoMa. While the unit was waiting for backup (following behind I was pleasantly surprised to receive or its courts. Its first line of defense the suspect vehicle), the vehicle sped-off and got onto the Bay Bridge towards a lovely plaque honoring my son John are the laws of common decency — Oakland. Macaulay. I have it proudly hanging in In executing proper protocol the officers continually updated their speed, road conditions, weather, direction of travel and their location (including lane) Like Us which you immediatey parrotted over the air for responder information and everyone’s safety. During this event multiple outside agencies were notified www.facebook.com/SFPOA and enroute while you worked closely with our peers on executing all tasks/ requests. This event demonstrated great teamwork! We commend you for your quick response along with the organized and professional handling of this incident which directly reflects upon your skills as a professional dispatcher. Your colleagues here at DEM nomiated you in rec- ognition of of these skills and are very proud of you. Congratulations, Binta! September 2019 POA Journal Page 19 Book Review American Predator —The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century By Maureen Callahan in a certain geographical area. What I don’t think it is a spoiler to inform Reviewed By Dennis Bianchi made Keyes so dangerous was he had the reader of this review that Keyes none of those. He murdered through- committed suicide while in the custody Maureen Callahan is a New York Times out the United States and he murdered of the Alaskan Correctional Complex. best selling author, award winning indiscriminately. He prepared what he He was arrested on March 12, 2012 investigative journalist and columnist. called “kill-kits” that he had hidden in and died December 1, 2012. During She has covered pop culture, politics and different parts of the country. He didn’t that time investigators attempted to and the investigators believe there are now crime. Her writing has have a schedule of when he retrieve information about not just the many more than the eleven they could appeared in Vanity Fair, New would use those kits. He death of the young Alaskan woman authenticate. As the author writes to- York, Spin and the New York killed because he enjoyed but others who Keyes would slowly ward the end of the book, “Any one of us Post where her title is Critic killing. and teasingly release facts about and could have been a victim of Israel Keyes.” at Large. The book begins with descriptions of his other murders. A “Keyes had told investigators that I read this book in two how Keyes was caught in large part of the book describes the there were two texts that he studied days. My wife Laura need- Texas after committing a cat and mouse game played between closely, both written by pioneering ed only one. The author has murder in Alaska. He had the numerous investigators and Keyes. behavioral profilers in the FBI: Dark created a true page-turner. killed a young woman who Investigators learned that Keyes had Dreams: Sexual Violence, Homicide, and the Stories of serial murderers was working at a take-out spent three years in the United State Criminal Mind by Roy Hazelwood, and have often captivated the coffee shop in Anchorage. Army and had served in Egypt but was Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial public’s interest. This book The victim’s ATM records never in combat. The author tracked Crime Unit by John Douglas, in turn the is a prime example as to card began to show it was down several men who had served model for Jack Crawford in The Silence why. being used. The descrip- with him and interviewed them. They of the Lambs.” Israel Keyes was not a name I was tion of that murder and Keyes behavior all agreed that Keyes was a physical As I mentioned before I had not heard familiar with. It is now a name I won’t following that crime should be enough force and someone no one wanted to of Israel Keyes before reading this book, forget. He was born into a Mormon fam- to keep the reader turning the pages of defy. Some of those interviewed be- but as I read further sources about him ily in Utah but the family relocated sev- this book rapidly. lieve Keyes committed his first murder I discovered that he is well known to eral times and left that religious group, There is a serious down side to this shortly after being discharged in 1996. true-crime buffs and many of those seeking other more unusual groups. He story, however. The conduct of at least Keyes also conducted several bank sympathized with the author’s inability always had access to guns in the home. some of the original investigators, par- robberies in his travels. The book ex- to obtain documents that should have As he grew up he learned many trades, ticularly a Department of Justice lawyer, plains that he maintained his status as been made available to her through the working alongside his father in building demonstrates that there are often times a criminal who made detail plans before Freedom of Information Act. It is unclear homes. Some of those abilities assisted in the criminal justice system of the acting. He would select small towns, set why the government continues to pro- him in his ability to commit a series of United States when hubris seriously off explosions or fires in another part of tect that information from the public as murders without being detected. interferes with the pursuit of justice. town which would draw law enforce- Keyes is no longer alive or a threat to the The majority of serial murderers have One Law Enforcement organization that ment away from his targeted bank, and public safety. This book makes it clear certain patterns, certain methods of op- came in for much praise, however, was then strike. that the world is a safer place without eration. They will have a certain type of The Texas Rangers, who followed their Because he died before he revealed Israel Keyes. victim that they seek out. They will kill maxim, “They did right because it was all of his murders it is unclear just how in a fairly similar pattern. They will kill right.” many people he killed, but the author Where The Crawdads Sing

By Delia Owens swamp is quiet because decomposition is and the water. She sells fish and mus- protective of herself. As time moves for- Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi cellular work. Life decays and reeks and re- sels to an older man who sells gasoline ward, though, she meets another young turns to the rotted duff; a poignant wallow and some supplies to the people from man who the reader learns is the victim The author of this book, of death begetting life.” What the surrounding area. The older man described in the beginning of the book. Delia Owens is the coauthor an opening. Upon reading and his wife, African-Americans, take We also learn that this fellow, Chase An- of three internationally the book to its surprise end- an interest in her well-being but know drews, a former high school football hero bestselling nonfiction books ing, one should go back to better than to interfere too personally. and son of a prominent family in town, about her life as a wildlife that opening and re-read The book is a coming-of-age story is a lothario. During the investigation, scientist in Africa — Cry of it. Although it introduces about Kya, an ethical treatise about how many people are revealed as possibly the Kalahari, The Eye of the the reader to the death of a humans classify people outside of their responsible for Mr. Andrew’s death. Elephant, and Secrets of the young man from the nearby social circle (Kya is known to the towns This is not a book I would often seek Savanna. She has won the town, which leads to a mur- people as The Marsh Girl, and not in out but the press coverage and the lure John Burroughs Award for der investigation, what lies a flattering manner), and eventually a of reading a good mystery hooked me. I Nature Writing and has between that wonderful murder mystery. It is a beautifully writ- was impressed with much of it, particu- been published in Nature, and educational opening ten story about nature and someone who larly the author’s ability with words and the African Journal of Ecol- and the final pages is an paid close attention to her surroundings. her style. What was disappointing was ogy, and International Wild- amazing story being acted Kya meets a boy a few years older the large gaps of continuity or explana- life, among many other publications. She out by residents of the nearby town and than herself who takes it upon himself tion. How does a person so young man- lives in Idaho. Where the Crawdads Sing a young girl who learns to live alone to teach her how to read. She is a quick age to live by herself for so many years is her first novel. It has been the number in the marsh. Way out in the marsh is learner and can’t consume enough infor- without more help than what the author one New York Times Bestseller List for where the crawdads sing. mation about the science of waterways provides her with? My recommendation more than 47 weeks. The book moves back and forth in and what lives within them. The two for those who read this is be prepared to Ms. Owens opens the book with a time, beginning in the early 1950s when eventually have a try at being in love. suspend your disbelief regarding Kya’s masterful description of a marsh in a six or seven-year old girl named Cath- It not only fails, he moves away to col- coming of age and enjoy the fine writing North Carolina. “Marsh is not swamp. erine Danielle Clark, known as Kya, is lege. Kya feels the pain of being rejected and the courtroom drama near the end Marsh is a space of light, where grass grows abandoned by her siblings and mother, and left again. She becomes even more of the book. in water, and water flows into the sky. Slow- and moves forward to the early 1970s Support our advertisers. moving creeks wander, carrying the orb of when a crime she has been accused of Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal. the sun with them to the sea, and long-legged comes to trial. Her family left as they birds lift with unexpected grace – though not could no longer live with Kya’s alcoholic Julia A. Hallisy, d.d.s. buil to fly- against the roar of a thousand and abusive father. The family was resid- snow geese. ing in a small wooden cabin, maybe a Accepting Most Dental Plans Then within the marsh, here and there, shack would be more accurate, with no 345 West Portal Avenue, #210 true swamp crawls into low-lying bogs, electricity or running water. Eventually San Francisco, California 94127 hidden in clammy forests. Swamp water is her father leaves as well, leaving Kya still and dark, having swallowed the light with the shack and a small boat. Kya was Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011 in its muddy throat. Even night crawlers never enrolled in school and didn’t know Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy — Narcotics Bureau, retired are diurnal in the lair. There are sounds, how to read. She did, however, know of course, but compared to the marsh, the the marsh and how to live off the land Page 20 POA Journal September 2019 PTSD Now Covered Under Please Remember BALEAF During the Workman’s Compensation for Upcoming Combined Charities Drive First Responders in Idaho By Robin Matthews agencies since 1999. Annual BALEAF Vice President Board member donations, July 8, 2019 treatment. and a few specifical- “Clear and convincing evidence is Greetings one and all! ly earmarked annual IDAHO FALLS — As of Monday, a very high standard that’s put to a I’d like to take this time donations, pay for all post-traumatic stress disorder is now licensed clinician when assessing a pa- to thank everyone who administrative costs of covered by workman’s compensation for tient for an injury. In other words, they has supported the Bay the organization. That first responders. 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July 15, 2019 unanimously backs Provost’s bill. She The bill also contains a section ex- before realizing they were in the wrong said nine Massachusetts law enforce- empting “any recordings made by a place, Provost said. They found the man BOSTON — A proposal to develop a ment agencies are now using body cam- body camera, dashboard camera, or any they were looking for and brought him statewide code for the use of police body eras in some form — including programs other similar device by a law enforce- outside as well, along with two young cameras, and to exempt their footage in Boston and at the State Police — and ment officer” from the state’s public boys in pajamas who had been in the from public record, is meeting pushback the association expects that number to records law. apartment. from police groups and the state’s top grow. records overseer. On Wednesday, Secretary of State “If that incident had occurred in the “As more and more departments William Galvin wrote to the committee age of body cameras, there is no reason Rep. Denise Provost’s bill, which had across the state start to use body camera chairs, Rep. Harold Naughton and Sen. why these individuals should have had a hearing Thursday before the Public technology, the Massachusetts Bar As- Michael Moore, asking them to remove their images splashed all over the inter- Safety and Homeland Security Commit- sociation feels strongly that a baseline that language from the bill. net in perpetuity, which is the kind of tee, would create a task force to “develop uniform statewide code needs to be de- thing we have to realize could happen regulations establishing a uniform code Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association veloped and implemented,” Verma said. if there is public records access to these for the use of body-worn cameras by official Larry Calderone cautioned law- kinds of videos,” she said. Massachusetts law enforcement officers, Larry Calderone, vice president of the makers Thursday against a one-size-fits- to provide consistency throughout the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, all approach to body camera regulation. Provost said body camera videos “are Commonwealth.” told the committee he did not think really meant to be evidence, not public Galvin called the exemption “com- a uniform approach to body cameras entertainment,” and that the identities of The task force — whose membership pletely unwarranted and unacceptable,” would work, given the different popula- victims, witness, minors and bystanders would include lawmakers and other saying body cameras are intended to tions, crime rates and municipal budgets must be protected. state officials, law enforcement represen- create more transparency in law enforce- of various communities. tatives, and members from the NAACP ment. He said protections exist in state The Reporters Committee for Free- and ACLU — would develop minimum “I urge you to consider that larger, law to allow sensitive information that dom of the Press issued a statement requirements for procurement and use urban communities differ greatly from may be captured to be withheld – for voicing opposition to the proposed of body cameras, and for the storage smaller, suburban communities,” he instance, if it could be used to identify exemption. and transfer of their audio and video said. witnesses or victims. “Bodycams and dashcams cannot be recordings. “Areas such as Boston, Brockton, “Allowing police departments to effective tools for accountability if the Provost, a Somerville Democrat, said Chelsea, Worcester and Springfield have withhold any footage captured on these public can never see the images they her bill would not require any law en- different issues and needs with respect cameras would interfere with the pub- capture,” Bruce Brown, the committee’s forcement agency to begin using body to their citizenry, than communities such lic’s ability to oversee their own govern- executive director, said. cameras, but would set uniform rules as Barre, Hadley, or Stockbridge. While ment,” Galvin said. Verma, of the Massachusetts Bar for those that opt to do so. all communities strive to protect their “This is an issue of particular im- Association, said the legislation was citizens and their rights, a one-size-fits “It should not matter where in the portance to minority communities, and developed by a working group that also all approach to body cameras is not the state an individual has a police encoun- withholding videos of police interactions included Jack McDevitt, the director best answer.” ter, how any body camera video footage would only breed mistrust. This is an of Northeastern University’s Institute is treated,” she told the committee. The Massachusetts Coalition of Police area where we need more transparency, on Race and Justice; Donna Patalano, also asked the committee to give the bill not less.” general counsel at the Suffolk District Charu Verma of the Massachusetts an unfavorable report. Attorney’s Office; Segun Idowu of the Bar Association said the association During the hearing, Provost said she Boston Police Camera Action Team; wanted to address concerns about the and Rahsaan Hall of the ACLU of Mas- exemption and told the committee about sachusetts. an incident in Somerville “a few years back,” during which a regional SWAT Rep. Paul Tucker, a former Salem team came to make an arrest early one police chief, asked her if any law enforce- morning, and entered the wrong apart- ment officers were included in the effort. Follow us on Twitter ment while the woman who lived there Verma replied that she reached out to her San Francisco POA was getting ready for work. law enforcement contacts, but none had been able to join, and that law enforce- @SanFranciscoPOA They handcuffed her and escorted Working for you to keep you safe, ment would have multiple seats on the her into the street in her underwear working with you to portect our City. From www.wbsm.com September 2019 POA Journal Page 21 One Bay Area Police Chief Taking Proactive Approach to Stopping Officer Suicides

July 30, 2019 gunshot wound to his chest. “We exchanged things in our vending realize he needs help. “That’s something that we need to machines. We took out some of the non- That’s where the app comes in. PINOLE (KRON) — Nationwide, change. We can’t let this job continue to healthy items. And, I get it, these aren’t “When you find out something about more than 100 police officers committed kill the good people and the men and extremely healthy items, but they’re bet- your mom, but yet you still have to be suicide this year and studies show more women in this profession,” he said. ter choices,” the chief said. out on the street, you know it makes officers die by taking their own lives Since taking over as chief five years Books are available for all station staff it tough — when you have to go make than all other on duty deaths combined. ago, Gang has brainstormed ways to to check-out, focusing on emotional and those decisions,” he said. The Pinole police chief is calling the not only honor Asher, but also keep his physical wellness. The app gives him and all staff, access problem an epidemic and he shares with officers healthy physically and mentally. He’s also teamed up with Cordico, to resources to fight addiction depres- KRON4’s Philippe Djegal his new ap- This year, he says 106 officers have a company that provides psychologi- sion and also the ability to reach out to proach to keeping officers healthy and, committed suicide across the nation and cal training programs for public safety therapists and a peer support network more importantly, alive. that studies show one officer takes their personnel, to develop a wellness app he all day and every day. “These are humans behind the badge, own life every 44 hours. rolled out a month ago. “It’s OK to not be OK. Creating an they’re not robots, you know, they have Gang says incidents like one in New Sergeant William Palmini was the environment where we’re taking those real emotions. They have, you know, York, where officers were assaulted, first to use it. once prohibited conversations, if you real challenges just like everybody else,” weigh heavily on law enforcers. “You never know what’s going to be will, out of the shadows and into the Chief Neil Gang said. “You can’t unsee things and you can’t the call that affects you,” Palmini said. open,” Gang said. More than 25 years ago when he was unhear things,” the chief said. For Palmini, it was the recent cancer With the ultimate goal of saving lives. an officer with another department, A few months ago gang developed the diagnoses in his mother that made him From www.kron4.com Gang learned in the worst way, that the Asher Mode, a seven-point approach to combination of the job and the issues a culture of wellness. police have to deal with when not in Fliers are posted all over the police uniform can became too much to bare department, promoting awareness, peer Law Enforcement Suicides for officers. support, healthy habits and spirituality As was the case for his friend and fel- among other things. low officer Asher Rosinsky, who took his He’s upgraded the station gym, en- Up 24 Percent in 2019, own life in his patrol car with a single couraging staff to keep fit. Advocacy Group Says August 5, 2019 officer and the director of the Bureau of 60 Law Enforcement Line-of- Justice Assistance at the Department of When an off-duty New York City Justice at an event in April. Duty Deaths in First Half of 2019 police officer shot and killed himself in The suicide numbers came in the his home on Staten Island as reported by same week that the National Law Firearms-related fatalities decrease WABC last week, it was the department’s Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund 13 percent over the same period last year fifth suicide since June and the seventh released its mid-year line of duty death this year — part of what law enforce- statistics showing that 60 officers na- ment advocates are calling an increas- tionwide have died in the line of duty Washington —Today the National percent decrease over the same time ingly disturbing problem nationwide. so far in 2019. Law Enforcement Officers Memorial period last year. According to statistics just released “The numbers show twice as many Fund issued a new 2019 Mid-Year Law • Texas leads the country in officer by Blue H.E.L.P. a nonprofit organization police officers have taken their lives as Enforcement Officer Fatalities Report fatalities, losing six officers in the that tracks law enforcement suicides, 114 [have been killed] in the line of duty, with preliminary data through June 30, line of duty for the first half of 2019; officers nationwide have taken their lives which makes this the number one issue 2019, revealing that 60 law enforcement Illinois lost five officers, Alabama so far in 2019, as of Aug. 1. for police departments around the coun- officers have been killed in the line of lost four officers. Three officers died Organization officials said that, so far, try,” Chuck Wexler, executive director duty in 2019—a 35 percent decrease over in the states of California, Florida, reported suicides are up 24% this year of the Police Executive Research Forum the same period last year (92). Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee. over last. Over the same period in 2018, told ABC News. Of these 60 officers, 27 were killed in Three federal officers, two territorial law enforcement suicides totaled 92. After the latest suicide in New York, firearms-related incidents, 21 were killed and two tribal officers were also killed The latest suicide in New York was NYPD Commissioner James O’Neil re- in traffic-related incidents, and 12 died in the line of duty as of June 30, 2019. part of a “disturbing” trend for law en- minded officers that there is help avail- due to other causes such as job-related • The National Law Enforcement forcement, Karen Solomon, the founder able, in a message that resonated around illnesses. Museum at the Motorola Solutions of Blue H.E.L.P, told ABC News. the country. Foundation Building, a project of the Key Facts The organization goes through a “To every member of the NYPD, Memorial Fund, opened October 13, • Firearms-related fatalities were the painstaking process of calling families please know this: it is okay to feel 2018, in Washington, DC across from leading cause of law enforcement to verify the death was by suicide, and vulnerable. It is okay if you are facing the National Law Enforcement Of- deaths for the first half of this year, is currently the only database in the struggles,” O’Neill said. “And it is okay ficers Memorial. The Museum’s Hall with 27 fatalities in 2019, compared to country that collects law enforcement to seek help from others. You may not of Remembrance provides a reflective 31 in the same period in 2018—a de- suicide data. know this, and it may be hard to imag- space for visitors to remember those crease of 13 percent. Notably, four of “I think that the courage all of these ine, but you are not out there all by officers who have made the ultimate these deaths occurred while officers families are showing coming forward is yourself. More people than you know, sacrifice. were responding to a robbery call, going to have a tremendous impact on who wear the same uniform as you do, four officers were killed as a result of Supporting Quote: stigma reduction and awareness,” Solo- share the same doubts and fears and being ambushed and three officers “While we’re encouraged to see a 35 mon said. “When it’s hidden, we don’t struggles that you do.” were killed responding to domestic percent decrease in the number of line- know the scope of the problem and it’s “Seeking help is strength,” he add- disturbance calls. Additional cir- of-duty deaths thus far, it’s important not being taken seriously.” ed. “Talking about your problems is cumstances are included in the 2019 to remember that even one fallen officer Police departments around the coun- strength. Acknowledging you need a Mid-Year Law Enforcement Officer is one too many,” said Memorial Fund try see law enforcement suicides as an place to turn is strength. There is no Fatalities Report. Interim CEO Lori Sharpe Day. “The Me- ever-present challenge, including break- shame here — only a promise to provide • Traffic-related fatalities (21) decreased morial Fund’s mission is to honor these ing through the stigma surrounding the you with the help and support you need 25 percent in the first half of 2019 com- brave men and women who have given problem. and deserve.” pared to last year (28). Five of these their lives to keep all of us safe. We hope “You smash the stigma, you save fatalities were the result of crashes with a continued emphasis on training lives,” said Jon Adler, a former police From www.abcnews-go.com involving another vehicle or fixed as well as programs that focus on officer object; four were the result of single- safety and wellness, we will continue to vehicle crashes and 11 officers were see a decrease in officer fatalities.” struck while outside of their vehicles. 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Written by Zaid Jilani view blacks as less than human? A new to be clear on, is we don’t find evidence ings are justified or unavoidable. The Published on July 27, 2019 study by a group of American research- for racial disparities, at least as tied to state should never take any life if it has By www.quillette.com ers offers some insight, and suggests that officer race. It’s not the case that white any alternative to neutralizing someone the conventional narrative is misleading. officers seem to be primarily responsible who poses a threat. (I oppose capital In political debates about incidents Lead researcher David Johnson, psy- for these shootings. But we’re not at all punishment under the same principle.) of police officers shooting and killing chologist and postdoctoral fellow at the trying to argue that the police are, say, But it does suggest that police are us- Americans, a consistent narrative has University of Maryland, led a team that free of racial bias. The data we have just ing violence largely because they find emerged: There is an epidemic of white analyzed police shootings in America by don’t answer that kind of question.” themselves in dangerous situations, not police officers targeting unarmed Afri- building a database of 917 fatal officer- This isn’t the only research that shows because they are acting on racial animus. can Americans—the reason being that involved shootings (FOIS) from over 650 that white officers aren’t more likely to The percentage of African Ameri- America’s police forces are so racially different police departments in 2015. shoot black citizens. Last year, a study cans killed every year by police is tied biased that they value the lives of blacks They looked at both the race of the police from Rutgers University found that to the homicide rate among African less than they value the lives of whites. officers doing the shooting and the races “white officers are no more likely to Americans. I am certainly not endors- Given the horrifying history of racism in of the individuals killed. If America had use lethal force against minorities than ing irrational and unscientific theories the United States, this was never a far- an epidemic of white-on-black police nonwhite officers,” in the words of lead about some kind of “inherent” violent fetched thesis. This phenomenon is at the shootings, you would expect that white researcher Charles Menifield. attitude among African Americans: The heart of Black Lives Matter, a movement police officers would be more likely to But what of the disproportionate majority of African-Americans never that has pushed media and politicians shoot African Americans. But that isn’t number of black citizens killed by police commit any violent crime whatsoever, to consider the issue of police abuse as what they found. every year? As a Vox writer has noted, and homicides in the United States are a matter of racial injustice. Instead, they found that when the in 2012, 31 percent of all people killed highly concentrated among a few com- “Black men, unarmed, black teenag- data is sorted according to the race of by police were African American, while munities with high poverty, high levels ers, unarmed, and black children, un- the involved officers, “as the percentage only about 13 percent of the total Ameri- of segregation, and inadequate policing armed, are being killed at a frightening of black officers who shot in a FOIS in- can population is black. Isn’t that a sign (all of which are, of course, indirectly level right now, including by members creased, a person fatally shot was more of racial bias? or even directly related to the country’s of law enforcement without account- likely to be black…than white. As the The new study disputes the use of this history of racism). Some prosperous ability and without justice,” then-Texas percentage of Hispanic officers who shot metric as a means to prove bias. “Using African American communities, like Democratic congressman and now presi- in a FOIS increased, a person fatally shot population as a benchmark makes the Prince George’s County in Maryland, dential candidate Beto O’Rourke told an was more likely to be Hispanic…than strong assumption that white and black are relatively safe and see little of both audience last year. O’Rourke made the white.” It is actually more likely for black civilians have equal exposure to situa- common homicide and police brutality statement as part of a larger speech in and Hispanic citizens to be killed by tions that result in FOIS,” it writes. “If compared to, say, West Baltimore. And support of NFL players such as Colin black and Hispanic police officers than there are racial differences in exposure we shouldn’t forget that around half of Kaepernick, who took a knee during the by white officers. to these situations, calculations of racial the people killed every year by police are national anthem to protest racism and This doesn’t mean that the black and disparity based on population bench- white, and that Johnson’s study found police brutality. Hispanic officers are more biased against marks will be misleading.” the same relationship between homicide The definition of “frightening” is sub- fellow black and Hispanic residents. In- The researchers found that the fac- rates and police shootings for whites as jective, but as the Washington Post noted stead, the researchers postulate that this tor that most predicted the race of a it did for blacks. later, three unarmed black teenagers may be due to “simple overlap between citizen fatally shot was homicide rates But we should recognize that policies aged 18 and under were shot and killed officer and county demographics.” Police for those groups in particular counties. such as increasing the racial diversity of by police between 2015 and 2018. Dur- departments in areas with greater num- For instance, in counties where whites our police forces won’t accomplish very ing the same time period, “six teenagers bers of ethnic minorities tend to have a committed a higher percentage of ho- much if non-white police officers are just and three children who were white or more diverse police force. Indeed, the micides, victims of police shootings as likely to use deadly force. Implicit bias Hispanic—and unarmed—were fatally paper notes that “when county variables are 3.5 times more likely to be white; training won’t stop police shootings if shot [by police].” were included, the relationship between in counties where blacks commit more they are mostly occurring in dangerous If you zoom out, and look at killings office and civilian race was attenuated or homicides, victims are 3.7 times more situations in which the victim is armed of African American minors outside eliminated….This suggests that the as- likely to be black. and connected to some form of crime. the context of police actions, the picture sociation between officer race and black This suggests that violent crime rates Instead, a race-neutral approach may is actually far more grim. “Homicide and Hispanic disparities in FOIS largely correlate to—and perhaps may be used be the best way to lower the number of is the leading cause of death for non- occur because officers and civilians are to predict—fatal interactions between victims of police shootings. Hispanic black male teenagers,” notes drawn from the same population.” police and citizens. The Washington Some parts of this approach are by the Center for Disease Control, while In an interview, Johnson stressed that Post’s police shootings database, which now well-known. More and more police accidents remain the top cause of death we shouldn’t conclude that just because serves to document every fatal police departments are being taught to de- for teens from other racial backgrounds. racial diversity in a police force does not shooting in the country, provides more escalate tense situations, so police can The homicide rate in 2017 for black teens reduce lethal shootings doesn’t mean evidence in this regard. Of the 505 fatal verbally calm down violent criminals was almost 16 times higher than the rate it has no value. “Another possibility is police shootings cataloged in 2019 as of as an alternative to using force. among white teens. we might find that officer race matters this writing, only 20 involved a victim But so long as parts of America have Putting statistics aside, is it true that more for other kinds of force, so baton who was unarmed (although 12 of the so much violent crime, police will in- police killings of African Americans are use, Taser use, those sorts of things,” he victims carried toy weapons). If these evitably respond with lethal force. We driven by racial bias—by white police said. “Our data is just about shootings victims were being targeted for reasons can’t keep writing articles noting that officers with a Jim-Crow mindset who that resulted in fatality….What I want unrelated to their possible identity as Norway’s police are far less lethal than criminal suspects, one would not expect America’s without noting that America that 96 percent would be armed. This isn’t to say that all police shoot- CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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The government’s investigations of Norway, on the other hand, lost 650 did indeed find corrupt and unconsti- Paramedic Shortage people to homicide the same year. It tutional practices by some of the city’s July 30, 2019 paramedics, including in Taylor County stands to reason that Norway’s police police force. and Star City. simply don’t have to deal with the same But as Baltimore engaged in much- BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) — Tacy said Bridgeport only has one social problems and extreme rates of needed reforms to prevent police brutal- There’s a nationwide shortage of EMTs opening currently, but the fire depart- violence that Chicago’s do, so of course ity and heal relations with the citizenry, and paramedics as job postings for the ment is unique to West Virginia. they’ll be using less force, and using it it also effectively de-policed much of the positions continue to pop up locally. Every Bridgeport firefighter is also less often. city. There were 39,654 arrests in Balti- Those weak staff numbers could af- EMS certified. 73 percent are parametri- Progressives are quick to (correctly) more in 2014, compared to 25,820 arrests fect response times and could be the cally certified. With its full staff, multiple note that the roots of crime are socially in 2016, while homicides increased from difference between life and death. EMTs often respond to calls throughout and culturally constructed. But they are 211 to 318 in that period. By November For those who risk their lives as first the city. more reluctant to accept the reality that 2017, gun arrests were down 67 percent responders, the rewards and benefits Not every department is in the same one reason for the prevalence of police from the previous year. outweigh their challenges, including position as Bridgeport – with fewer re- brutality may be that police are operat- Reverend Kinji Scott, a community Ben Tacy, a firefighter and lieutenant sources and personnel. ing in brutal environments. Rates of activist in the city, told me last year that paramedic with the Bridgeport Fire The EMT shortage across the country post-traumatic stress disorder among he blames this de-policing for the spike Department. and in West Virginia, Tacy said, could police officers are much higher than in homicides. “We saw the police depart- “There literally has not been a single be a combination of a lack of interest, among the general population; around ment arrest less during a period of high day I did not want to go to work,” Tacy knowledge of what the job entails, or its one in four police officers has suicidal crime,” he said. “So what happened is said. “I absolutely just love what I do.” pay scale. thoughts. you have a community of emboldened You could say he was literally born “Our hourly rate is lower compared In the New Yorker profile of Darren criminals.” The issue is personal for to do this. to some other jobs,” Tacy said. “We’re Wilson—the police officer who killed Scott: He lost a cousin to murder in Chi- “My grandfather was a firefighter, paid hourly differently. We work more the African American teenager Michael cago, and his brother was murdered in my dad was a firefighter. It was in my than 40 hours a week. We work flexible, Brown in the city of Ferguson, Missouri, St. Louis. In all three cities, the homicide blood,” Tacy said. rotating schedules. For some people to in 2014, setting off the Black Lives Matter clearance rate—the proportion of cases He’s also the program director of the see an advertisement for our hourly pay, movement—what struck me the most in which police are able to charge some- Pierpont Community and Technical Col- that may not be as attractive as if they’d was how much violence Wilson had one for a crime—is abysmal. Baltimore’s lege’s EMT Program – training the next publish our annual salary.” encountered before he ever met Brown. clearance rate in 2018 was 43 percent; generation of lifesavers. According to the bureau of labor sta- At one stop, he was met with the bodies Chicago’s police are solving fewer than The job obviously isn’t for everybody, tistics, the national median pay for EMTs of two dead women and a two-year-old 1 in 6 murders. It would be nice to see but in recent years, it’s been difficult for and Paramedics in 2018 was 34-thousand child covered in blood crawling between liberal activists expressing as much departments across the country to find dollars, or $16.50 an hour. them. It is possible that the anti-social concern about these legions of lost lives anybody. But for Tacy, the message he wants to or violent behavior by both common as those few taken by police. A report in the Journal of Emergency send to future EMTs about the job that’s criminals and the police is influenced According to the Washington Post’s Medical Services said shortages have in his blood is simple. by the environments they live and work police-shooting database, 223 African impacted the ability to provide high- “It’s the greatest job in the world,” in as well. Americans were killed in police-in- quality care and taxed response times. Tacy said. “I don’t know why anyone In other words: If we want to reduce volved shootings in 2017. Each of those “We will continue heading down this would want to do anything else. Every police shootings, we have to reduce vio- deaths is a tragedy, even if police had no path until everyone is made aware of the day is different. You’ll never be rich lent crime. “The strongest implication choice in many or most of these instanc- problem and measures are taken to stave doing this job, but money is not every- from our data is if we can reduce those es. Every one of us carries a precious off impending disaster,” the report said. thing.” crime rates, we are going to decrease the soul from the moment of our birth to Locally just in the past 24 hours, number of people who are fatally shot by the instant of our death, and we should multiple agencies have posted on Face- From www.wdtv.com police,” Johnson said. prioritize saving lives to such an extent book seeking out qualified EMTs and There is no silver bullet for how to that we shouldn’t rest until the number do so, but we do know of strategies that is zero—for African Americans and ev- have worked in the past—ranging from eryone else. But that same year, we saw reducing lead exposure, to reducing 7,851 black victims of homicide, accord- economic inequality, to increasing po- ing to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. lice levels (and training), to community That’s a 35-to-1 ratio of killings between activism and interventions based on the two tallies. Does it make sense that Contribute to the Journal; It’s Your Paper. changing the norms around violence our outrage be guided by the identity of in an area. the shooter—whether it’s the color of his Send us your stuff; unit news or events, good deeds, A recent study published in the jour- skin, or the presence of a police uniform? nal Demography found that 17 percent of There’s some good news out there, fundraisers, sports highlights, kudos, comments or invites. the reduction in the life expectancy gap too. 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Officer Dennis Rodelas (415) 660-8664 September 2019 POA Journal Page 25 Oakland Officers Recommended For Termination Fight Back, Counter Sue City and Police Commission August 13, 2019 investigations, including their own, and Office. make their decision. in a blatant display of bias, trampled Despite those six investigations, The police officers’ lawyers also put OAKLAND, Calif. (KTVU) — Five these officers’ rights by unjustly firing though, two powerful bodies with au- together an interesting behind-the- Oakland police officers filed a lawsuit them for merely doing their duty. We thority to discipline and even fire police scenes timeline of what happened at in Alameda Superior Court on Monday are going to court to right this wrong.” officers found that the officer behavior their jobs following Pawlik’s death. alleging that the city and Police Com- Added Oakland Police Officers’ Asso- on the night Pawlik was killed to be mission are overstepping their bounds Almost a year after Pawlik was killed ciation President Barry Donelan: “These unacceptable. and don’t have the power to fire them. in March of 2018, the five officers were officers were investigated, exonerated In July, federal monitor Robert War- placed on administrative leave on March These officers were exonerated by and then unjustly fired. It is disappoint- shaw and the Oakland Police Commis- 12. They were also suspended of their six separate investigations following ing that these officers have to go to court sion both recommended terminating peace officer powers and their access the deadly March 2018 officer-involved to force our employer to follow its own the officers for what they deemed as was restricted within the department to shooting of Joshua Pawlik – a homeless rules and do the right thing.” excessive use of force. private citizen. man who lay sleeping with a gun in his Police Commission chair Regina hand. Warshaw called the police chief’s On June 11, the officers’ lawyers sent Jackson was not immediately available acceptance of the investigations “dis- the chief a letter demanding their im- And in all those investigations, the for comment on Monday. Neither was appointing and myopic,” adding that mediate reinstatement. The following officers were told that their use of force the city attorney’s office. investigators took the officers’ words at day, the chief responded that she was was lawful, according to a statement by The lawsuit alleges that the Police face value and did not dig any deeper. “recused from this matter” and should their attorney, Harry Stern, partner in Commission does not have jurisdiction Warshaw said that because Pawlik was not be included in any further commu- the law firm Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle in this case, as per the city charter. That’s unconscious or sleeping at the scene, he nication regarding this shooting. & Silver. because, according to the suit, the com- did not pose an “immediate threat” to Chief Anne Kirkpatrick then stated He is representing Francisco Negrete, mission only has the right to terminate police, as they had claimed. Warshaw she had forwarded the letter to “Chief William Berger, Brandon Hraiz, Craig if its own investigative agency and the also said that when Pawlik woke, he Warshaw” and the city attorney’s office. Tanaka and Josef Phillips. All have re- chief of police disagree, which they did moved “minimally….He was a live hu- Again, the police officers tried to get ceived termination notices by the chief not in this case. man being and any reasonable officer their jobs back on June 28, but their re- of police and are on administrative leave. should not have expected him to remain Plus, the lawsuit contends, the Police quest has been unanswered, the lawyers perfectly still.” “The court action filed today is a Commission cannot rely on the federal wrote in the suit. demand for justice,” Stern said in a monitor’s opinion in making its own The Oakland Police Commission later On July 11, each of the officers got a statement. “The City of Oakland and finding. unanimously rejected the findings by its letter signed by Kirkpatrick saying the its Police Commission abandoned their own investigative body, the Community The police union cited these investi- city “intends to terminate” their employ- own rules to unjustly terminate these Police Review Agency, which exonerated gations, all of which exonerated the of- ment as a result of the Police Commis- fine officers. These officers’ response to a the officers, calling that investigation ficers: the Oakland Police Commission’s sion’s determination that their conduct citizen’s call for help regarding an armed “tainted.” Her committee last month investigative arm, the Community Police was “out of compliance” and in violation suspect in a residential neighborhood recommended firing all of the officers, Review Agency; the Oakland Police of department rules. They were told was admirable, reasonable and lawful. saying that a video they watched of an Department Internal Affairs Division; they could schedule a Skelly hearing to Their actions have been fully investi- officer’s body camera showed that a po- the department’s Criminal Investigation counter the claims. So far, those hearings gated and unanimously exonerated after lice light shining in the sleeping home- Division; the department’s Executive have not occurred. over a year of review. The Police Com- less man’s face as if to confuse him was Force Review Board; the police chief and mission ignored the findings of multiple the defining moment in helping them the Alameda County District Attorney’s From www.ktvu.com

September 27, 2019 San Francisco Police Reserve Appreciation Dinner

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Where: Lefty’s Ball Park Restaurant 145 Jefferson St. 2ndFloor Like Us San Francisco at Fisherman’s Wharf www.facebook.com/SFPOA Cost: $65 per Person Page 26 POA Journal September 2019 Sports all law enforcement, fire department, lision in 2008. He had been an eight year correctionals and military teams to veteran and was only 29 years old when compete. this occurred. He left a wife and two The Seals didn’t place very high at the young daughters (Emma and Madison), end of the two days of play; but, they still and the proceeds from the event were to posted a respectable 2-3 record with the go the girls’ trust account. losses being very close to very strong The Seals try to play in this tourney nationally ranked teams. The group every year to support the Moody fam- included: “Mayor Mike” Alexander, ily as well as his Richmond PD fam- Dave “Claw” Colclough, Kevin “Top- ily — close friend Andy Domenici had per” Worrell, “Ray Ray” Biagini, Tim worked with Brad and continues to be Brophy Jr, Will “Backpack” Palladino, the backbone of this fundraiser. When Steve Filippi, Eric “Snatch” Barreneche, they are unable to attend, The Seals still Jesse Montero, Tyler “TD” Dove, and send money from the club fund for this Luis “Lois” Guitron. very worthy cause. As far as the Seals These guys represented the depart- play on the field: after a slow start with ment well in New York as they turned weak performances in the morning, they out to be the most popular, fun loving raised things up a few notches in the group of the whole tournament. The afternoon and ended up in 3rd place out main thing though in these crazy times of a slew of strong teams. is that the team got back to the Bay Area The SF Seal players that day were: all in one piece. With that said; congrats Kevin Worrell, Dave Colclough, Mike Nick’s Notes to the SF Seals for playing respectful Alexander, Mike Hara, Tyler Dove, Will ball at this renowned tournament in ad- Palladino, Cedric Hood, Nelson Ramos, By Nick Shihadeh, dition to showing good sportsmanship Shawn Phillips, Luis Guitron, myself, Journal Sports Editor and camaraderie amongst all the first and civilian Rich Navarro (who also Seals On Long Island responders there. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Tim Brophy Jr. on first base. CHECK IT OUT: The SF Seals tour- Brad Moody Memorial Tourney nament softball team traveled to the A somewhat similar mix of Seals east coast on the last week of July to ballplayers competed locally in the 10th participate in the 8th Annual Eastern Annual Brad Moody Memorial Softball Regional Championship (Big Apple) that Tournament on Friday, August 16th at was a charity event hosted by the NYPD the Martinez Softball Complex on Joe Hounds softball team on Long Island. Dimaggio Drive. Officer Brad Moody The event was over two days (July 26th served for the Richmond Police Depart- and 27th) and guaranteed the team to ment as a member of the K-9 Unit when play five games. The event allowed for he was tragically killed in a vehicle col-

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The Seals with Philly PD’s softball team.

Kevin “Topper” Worrell taking a big hack of his own. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE plays on the Seals City League team). It was a good showing for Seals softball Dave “Claw” Colclough taking a big cut recently; they hope to continue doing as “Mayor Mike” Alexander and Tyler “TD” so as the summer ends and the fall de- Dove look on. scends upon us. This And That The Seals with NYPD’s finest bagpipers. As far as the Seals SFPD Baseball Team is concerned, they traveled to Chicago to play in the 2019 Windy City Police and Fire World Series that took

place from August 15th through the 18th. 1981 They were having a good tournament

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detailed article with photos will be pro- G vided in next month’s issue by Manager “Mayor Mike” Alexander going over Mark Obrochta, so look for it. ground rules with a member of the NYPD That’s all for now…..Stay well and safe Hounds. and So See Ya next month….. RANCISCO AND THE Law Enforcement F AN Appreciation Night with S

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Recent directives out of city hall have imposed new rules regarding the lexicon sons impacted by the justice system”) will not be defined by their tarnished pasts. that city employees shall use in relation to a number of apparent social issues, some Here at the Journal, we’ll try anything once. So, in the spirit of de-stigmatizing of which are words and phrases that might stigmatize felons and career criminals. people and moving on, we are reprinting a cartoon we first published several years In the opinion of San Francisco’s Chief Language-Nanny, Supervisor Matt ago, and juxtaposing it with the same cartoon written in our new “woke” editorial Haney, “people-first language” should be used so that ex-cons (now to be referred mode. We hope it doesn’t lose too much in translation — especially the humor! to as, “formerly incarcerated persons”), parolees (now to be referred to as, “persons *Woke; a slang word; a verb that describes someone or something as being “with it”, under supervision”), and juvenile offenders (now to be referred to as, “young per- particularly in reference to social justice.

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