c Official Publication Of The C SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION This Publication was Produced and Printed in California, USA ✯ Buy American ✯ Support Local Business

VOLUME 49, NUMBER 3 SAN FRANCISCO, MARCH 2017 www.sfpoa.org The Social Experiment Surrounding Prisoner Early Release And Decriminalization is a Failure Why Californians Are The “Mice Caught In The Maze”

By Martin Halloran increased over the past two years. been assaulted and bloodied by repeat SFPOA President Some politicians and allied academia offenders out on early release because will claim that it is too early to tell, or you of Prop 47 and AB 109 and who are not Tragically, senselessly, and yet again, cannot link the rise in crime and assaults being supervised. They will give you the another brother officer has fallen in our to these measures. They have the luxury honest truth and the brutal facts. Ask the state and made the ultimate sacrifice in of making these claims while they sit in families of those officers who have fallen. the service to his fellow man. Whittier their ivory towers. I guarantee you It will be tough to hear. Police Officer Keith Boyer was shot and If you want a true account, ask a killed on Monday, February 20th, by a cop who works the streets or who has Slainte! cowardly convicted felon who allegedly murdered his own cousin just hours earlier. Did Officer Boyer and his partner MARTIN HALLORAN President know that when they approached the TONY MONTOYA suspect in what they believed to be a Vice President disabled vehicle? No. They were merely SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION RICK ANDREOTTI trying to help when the suspect pro- 800 Bryant Street, Second Floor Secretary to jeopardize the safety of law enforce- San Francisco, CA 94103 duced a firearm, shot and struck down SEAN PERDOMO ment officers and the general public. 415.861.5060 tel Officer Boyer, and injured his partner. Treasurer Collectively, Proposition 36 (2000), 415.552.5741 fax By the time you read this, Officer www.sfpoa.org VAL KIRWAN Assembly Bill 109 (2011), Proposition 47 Sergeant At Arms Boyer will have been laid to rest. Eulo- (2014), and yet to be seen but recently gies praising Officer Boyer will have passed Proposition 57 (2016) have rolled been heard, and tears will have been February 24, 2017 back penalties and sentences for con- shed. Politicians will have offered their victed criminals, provided early release William Scott Chief of Police condolences, and made promises to to convicted felons, and shifted respon- San Francisco Police Department 1245 - 3rd Street “look into this tragedy.” Most of them sibility to understaffed county probation San Francisco, CA 94158 will then move onto whatever is the next rather than state parole, have decrimi- hot issue that they can sink their teeth Chief Scott, nalized certain offenses from felonies into in order to garnish favorability. to misdemeanors (thanks to co-author Over the weekend, as you know, an officer approached an individual who was ex- As for cops? This hits us hard and George Gascón), and will soon offer posing himself to passersby near the Safeway on La Playa St. Because the suspect takes another pound of flesh from us. early parole for even more convicted would not respond to the officer and appeared to be under the influence, the officer We imagine ourselves in Officer Boyer’s felons serving their sentences in state made an attempt to take the person into custody. shoes and think “that could have been prison (thanks to Governor Brown). A video filmed by a bystander shows how the scene unfolded from there: The me.” This shell game perpetrated on Cali- suspect resisted arrest and proceeded to wrestle with the officer. The suspect was I too see that, but I also see how the fornians is all in the name of politics and bigger than the officer and dragged him to the ground repeatedly. judicial low bar set by California pro- money. One of the politicians’ new catch gressives addressing prisoner rights, After radioing for backup, a civilian bystander stepped in and appears to have phrases over the past couple of years has early release, and the decriminalization applied a carotid restraint — which the officer is not allowed to use under SFPD been “criminal justice reform”. How this policy — on the suspect. Only then were the officer and two bystanders able to of certain offenses has and will continue has morphed into the non-supervision gain partial control of the suspect until SFPD backup officers arrived on the scene. of a validated gang member who was The officer sustained cuts and bruises from the scuffle. released from the maximum security This incident highlights the urgent need to better equip our officers with less-than- state prison at Pelican Bay because his lethal tools to deal with violent suspects. As you know, SFPD officers are no longer offense was reduced (Prop 47), who allowed to use the carotid — which is a particularly useful technique for smaller violated his probation (no longer parole officers to help safely manage a large, violent suspect — and we are still one of AB 109) 5 times since his release and only two major departments in the country that does not use Tasers. was only incarcerated for minimal time Furthermore, the rank and file receives “lawful but awful” training which sends in the county jail, and was able to get a the message that although it may be lawful or within policy, one should refrain gun, steal a car then allegedly murder from using certain force options in certain situations because it just doesn’t look his cousin before killing Officer Boyer good. Couple that with our new use of force policy, some officers may refrain from in cold blood, is beyond me. using certain and appropriate force options (such as a baton) because they are Who is made to suffer? Not just afraid of being vilified and disciplined due to pressure from anti-law enforcement Officer Boyer and his family, but Los zealots. Angeles County Sheriff Sergeant Steve Without the proper tools, our officers are asked to choose between putting their Owens and his family when a previously own safety at risk, as was the case here, or resorting to a more dangerous alterna- convicted career criminal gunned him tive. We urge you join us in supporting the inclusion of both the Carotid Restraint down last year. Also, Palm Springs Police and Tasers in a revised Use of Force policy. Officers Jose Vega and Lesley Zerebny Had the officer had these tools available to him over the weekend, he likely would and their families when another career have come out of the interaction unscathed and would have been able to avoid the criminal gunned them down in 2016. potentially dangerous scenario of having a civilian intervene in police work. All Californians suffer. A report from the Attorney General’s office last year Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, #882-320) (USPS CA showed that violent crime rose 10% in Martin Halloran the state. If you live in San Francisco you SFPOA President know that property crime has drastically Page 2 POA Journal March 2017 Minutes of the February 15, 2017, Board of Directors Meeting

• Sergeant at Arms Val Kirwan called finish out his law enforcement career officers are prohibited from working Presentations the meeting to order at 1203 hours. at SFPD. Chief Scott said that he al- overtime. He spoke of protecting the • Officer Jason Johnson from Bayview • Sergeant at Arms Val Kirwan led the ways tries to be fair and that he values City’s best interest at the same time Station made a presentation for Oper- board in the Pledge of Allegiance. due process. The chief’s vision for the protecting the officer’s best interest. ation Genesis. For the past three years, Following the pledge, he asked for a future includes the recommendations • Promotions and past discipline: Chief Officer Johnson has taken troubled moment of silence in honor of police from the Department of Justice’s col- Scott said he will follow San Fran- kids from the Bayview District to officers and military personnel killed laborative report. He stressed that we cisco Police Department’s process as Guyana Africa. This project includes in the line of duty. should never lose sight of our primary it relates to promotions and the effect a 10 week workshop the kids have mission which is to protect the people • A motion to approve the January 2017 of past discipline to the letter of past to participate in before going on the who live, work and visit the City and meeting minutes was made by Board practice. He will not bring his own trip. Officer Johnson said Operation address quality of life issues. Chief of Director S. Imhoff and was sec- beliefs into the process. Genesis has experienced significant Scott stated he needs to learn about onded by Board of Director member • Culture of discipline: Chief Scott success. Kids who go through the our organization but understands J. Pena. The minutes were approved said that he will follow the depart- workshop and attend the trip return that the SFPD is staffed with talent. with a unanimous vote. ment’s disciplinary guide and use with a new attitude and appreciation He stated that he has added positions San Francisco Police Department’s for life. As a whole, they take school Roll Call with management structure and that practices and protocol when deciding more serious. 95% of the participants there will be reshuffling of staff in • Secretary Rick Andreotti conducted discipline. graduate from school with some go- roll call. Thirty (30) board of director the near future once promotional lists ing onto college. This year, he antici- • Federal funding/federal task forces: members were present while two (2) are adopted. Chief Scott answered pates taking 14 kids to Africa. Officer Chief Scott said that there have been were excused. several questions asked by President Johnson asked for a $12,000 donation no cuts to federal funding. He said Halloran and other members of the from the SFPOA as this will cover the Nominations the department pulled out of the board of directors. remaining balance of the expected Joint Terrorist Task Force (JTTF) one • Company C: • Use of Force policy: Chief Scott $100,000 total cost to take all 14 kids month early before the MOU expired. Officer Kyle Wren #4302 said a void has been created in the this year. He said that he works closely with Sgt. Maris Goldsborough #413 medium use of force category when his federal counterpart and that he • Retired Lieutenant Dirk Beijen made • Company B: the Police Commission removed the will be receiving a task force briefing a second presentation for the Life Officer Brian Kneuker #2334 carotid restraint from the use of force within the next thirty days. Learning Academy (LLA) on Treasure Sgt. Dan Miller #1008 policy. He believes that the Taser is a Island. The LLA is a San Francisco Sgt. Damon Hart #1271 good option. A strategy needs to be • Promotion timelines: The new lieu- Public Charter High School which Officer Orit Samson #403 developed to help adopt Tasers as a tenants list will be adopted in a few started in 1998. It’s students are at risk viable mid-level use of force tool for weeks. The new sergeants list should • HQ/Admin: youth who most have been expelled the SFPD. be adopted in April or May. Sgt. Bill Toomey #1262 from school. Attendance ranges from • Patrol vehicles: Chief Scott agreed Ofc. Christos Rallis #238 • New pic radios: The chief was aware 60-75 kids. There are 6-10 kids per that the department’s fleet is in need Ofc. Jim O’Meara #4024 that there are “dead zones” within the class. 85%-90% graduate with jobs of new vehicles. He will be asking for City for our new pic radios. He told or enroll in college upon graduation. 130 new vehicles to be included in the Elections will take place starting the board of directors that the depart- The school is in the process of raising next budget. on 02/20/17 at 0800 hours and end on ment needs a large influx of improved funds to build a 20 bed dormitory. The 02/24/17 at 1600 hours. technology including eliminating the • Inspectors Bureau: The chief said cost of the dormitory is 3.5 million dead zones for our pic radios. The that there are currently no talks of Chief Scott Q&A dollars. Lt. Beijen requested that the chief said he will do some research bring back the inspectors bureau. The SFPOA donate $10,000 towards the • Chief Scott is 52 years old. He served and get back with the board regarding current investigations configuration construction costs. 27 years with the Los Angeles Police the performance of the radio system. provides more flexibility. Department (LAPD). He spent 6 years • Catherine Gardner from Miller Ka- • Officers involved in officer involved • New units: The chief spoke about an on the labor board representing the plan, et al. made a presentation re- shootings: The chief acknowledged increase of staffing in some units that command officers with the LAPD. garding the 2015 audit. The SFPOA that the process of reassigning officers are already in place such as the Patrol Chief Scott respects the process be- undergoes an annual audit per the who have been involved in officer Bureau Task Force (PBTF). He hinted tween management and labor groups bylaws. 2015 received the highest rat- involved shootings needs to be fixed. that there may be some type of unit and understands that there will be ing possible. Ms. Gardner described He referred to certain situations in that would inspect the department. times when management and labor the SFPOA as a financially healthy which officers are kept off the streets He also spoke about restructuring the disagree. Chief Scott stated he is here organization which has a 13-14 month after certain high profile shootings community policing function within at the San Francisco Police Depart- cash reserve. can be construed as punitive as these the department. ment for the long term and hopes to

The San Francisco Police Officers Association San Francisco Police Officers Association Editorial Policy The POA Journal and the POA web site (www.sfpoa.org) are the official publications of the POA JOURNAL San Francisco Police Officers Association and are published to express the policies, ideals, and (USPS #882-320) accomplishments of the Association. The following provisions that are specific to the publica- tion of the POA Journal shall also be applicable to publication of material on the POA web site PUBLISHED MONTHLY MANAGING EDITOR to any extent that is practical. Publication of material in the POA Journal or on the POA web OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF Ray Shine site does not necessarily include publication on or in both instruments of communication. Nor SPORTS EDITOR WEBMASTER THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION does the following editorial policy for the POA Journal preclude a different or contrary editorial Nick Shihadeh Cyndee Bates 800 BRYANT ST., 2nd FL., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 policy for the POA web site. LAYOUT & PRODUCTION (415) 861-5060 Member Opinions and Commentary: Unsolicited Written Material Georgette Petropoulos www.sfpoa.org A member or group of members may submit unsolicited written material to the POA Journal that expresses his/her/their opinion(s) and concerns within the following limitations SFPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS and guidelines: • Such material must be addressed as a letter or mail using common salutations such as “Dear PRESIDENT ...... Martin Halloran Co. G...... Christopher Del Gandio, Damon Keeve POA,” “Editor,” “SFPOA” “Dear POA Members” etc. VICE PRESIDENT ...... Tony Montoya Co. H...... David Lee, James Trail • Such material must be authored and signed by the member(s) making the submission. SECRETARY ...... Rick Andreotti Co. I...... Michael Ferraresi, Shawn Imhoff Anonymous submissions will not be published. TREASURER ...... Sean Perdomo Co. J.­...... Michael Koniaris, Kevin Lyons • Such material must be factually correct and presented in a respectful and civil manner. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ...... Val Kirwan Co. K...... Crispin Jones, Frank Pereira • Such material can not be slanderous, unnecessarily inflammatory, sexist, racist, or otherwise Co. A...... Larry Chan, Robert Duffield TAC...... Dan Laval, Gavin McEachern offensive, nor can it be disparaging of any member or bring upon them unwarranted accusa- Co. B...... Louis Wong HEADQUARTERS...... tion or rebuke, either express or implied. Co. C...... , Tracy McCray INVESTIGATIONS...... Chris Canning, Ed Carew • Such material can be forwarded to the editor by electronic mail, US Mail, inter-departmental Co. D...... Scott Edwards, Ted Lattig AIRPORT BUREAU...... Angelique Marin, mail or other written communication, or delivered in person to the editor or to any person Co. E...... Matt Lobre, Jesus Peña ...... Reynaldo Serrano in the POA office. Co. F...... Jeremy Cummings, Greg Stechschulte RETIRED...... Ray Allen • Upon receipt of such material, the editor shall cause it to be published in the next regular printing of the POA Journal, or in a future issue designated by the submitting member pro- ASSOCIATION OFFICE: (415) 861-5060 vided that the content complies with all the provisions of this policy. Such material will not necessarily appear in more than one issue of the POA Journal. ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: Editor, POA Journal, 800 Bryant St., 2nd Floor, San • Such material will be published in a designated section that shall be clearly titled as “Let- Francisco, CA 94103. No responsibility whatever is assumed by the POA Journal and/or the San ters to the Editor,” “Letters to the Journal,” “Mail” or other similar title indicating that the Francisco Police Officers Association for unsolicited material. material included therein is the express opinion of the author(s) and not necessarily that of The POA Journal is the official publication of the San Francisco Police Officers Association. How- the SFPOA or any of its elected or appointed officers. ever, opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the SFPOA or the San • Depending upon considerations of timeliness and space, the editor reserves the right to Francisco Police Department. withhold publication of such material for as many as two issues. The editor also reserves Members or readers submitting letters or articles to the editor are requested to observe these simple the right to decline to publish material beyond a date wherein the context of the material is rules: no longer timely. • Address letters to the Editor’s Mail Box, 800 Bryant St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103. • All such material is subject to editing for grammar and punctuation. Portions of a submission • Letters must be accompanied by the writer’s true name and address. The name, but not the may be omitted for considerations of space so long as the general context of the material is street address, will be published with the letter. not significantly diminished or altered. • Unsigned letters and/or articles will not be used. • The editor may select portions of a submission to be highlighted in a common editorial • Writers are assured freedom of expression within necessary limits of space and good taste. manner such as pull quotes, sub-heads, or kickers. • The editor reserves the right to add editor’s notes to any article submitted, if necessary. Other Submitted Material • Articles should be typed, double-spaced, or submitted via e-mail or on disk in Microsoft Word. All other written, photographic, or graphic material must be: ADVERTISING: Contact Michael Popoff, Advertising Coordinator • Specifically solicited by the editor; (415) 515-1862 • [email protected] • Or be unsolicited material that may be published at the discretion of the editor, and in ac- cordance with other applicable sections of this editorial policy and Article XI, Section 8(e) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to POA Journal, 800 Bryant St., 2nd Fl., San Francisco 94103. of the by-laws. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Francisco, CA. March 2017 POA Journal Page 3

President’s Report New Business • President Halloran advised that the • The St. Patrick’s Day parade will be We’re Back to Work, And executive board will be having its an- held on 03/11/17. It will be honoring nual one day symposium on 02/16/17. retired Deputy Chief D. Philpott as Final committee decisions will be the Grand Marshall. Appreciate Your Confidence made at that time. • Officer Gerry Lyons’ retirement party By Tony Montoya • A step 3 grievance was filed on behalf will be held on 03/01/17 at the Italian SFPOA Vice President of the officers who remain reassigned Athletic Club located at 1630 Stockton after an officer involved shooting even Street in North Beach. No host cock- though they have been cleared by the tails at 1730, dinner at 1900. After the new Board of Directors and Executive Board were sworn in on Janu- department. The SFPOA contends • President Halloran discussed P1 that these officers have received pu- ary 25th, many familiar faces returned transfer movement with Assistant and several new ones appeared ready to nitive discipline by being denied ac- Chief Sainez. Assistant Chief Sainez cess to overtime in the form of 10B or get to work. Congratulations to all who said he will discuss P1 transfer move- won their respective seats. I know that EWW. Attorney Gregg Adam advised ment with Deputy Chief Redmond. that the grievance was upgraded to a I speak for the entire executive board • Board of Director Duffield asked step 4 grievance and directed to the when I say we are looking forward to about the possibility of placing Cen- employee relations director. working with each of you in working on tral Station radio channel back on the behalf of all our members. For those who • The POA will be returning to Superior same channel with Southern Station will not be returning, a heartfelt thanks Court, 400 McAllister courtroom #302 and Tenderloin Station for safety for all of your years of service to the POA on 02/27/2017 at 0900 hours in front reasons. on behalf of the men and women you of the Honorable Judge Kahn in order As your re-elected Vice President, I Financial Requests represented. to take the use of force policy to an The results of the election will not will continue with my open door policy. arbitrator. The City’s argument is that • Board of Director C. Jones made a change the challenging times faced I encourage you to contact me with your they are not obligated to bargain even motion to donate $5000 to Operation by our profession and our employee concerns, comments, questions and though they spent 5 months meeting Genesis. The motion was seconded by organization. We need to set our differ- ideas. and conferring with the SFPOA over Board of Director C. Del Gandio. The ences aside, move forward as a united In conclusion, I want to thank each of the use of force policy. The SFPOA motion passed unanimously. group, and stand strong in the face of my supporters for his or her vote of con- wants an arbitrator to determine what • Board of Director L. Wong made a opposition. For many of our less se- fidence in my re-election bid for SFPOA arbitration requirements the City is motion to not make a donation to the nior members, this was your first POA Vice President. Your collective voices required to meet and confer. Life Learning Academy. This motion election and you took the first step of have been heard, and I am humbled • A letter was sent to Chief Scott regard- was seconded by Board of Director K. getting involved merely by logging in to have the privilege to serve all POA ing Department of Police Account- Lyons. President Halloran requested a and casting your votes. I ask you to stay members for another three years. ability (formerly OCC) attending full board of director vote. The motion involved by staying well informed about I also want to congratulate Sean Per- advanced officer school at the San failed 20/6. Board of Director D. Laval the business and the work of the POA, by domo and Val Kirwan in their successful Francisco Police Academy with sworn made a motion to donate $5000 to the following us on our social networks, and bids for SFPOA Treasurer and Sergeant personnel. This letter addressed con- Life Learning Academy. This motion by reading the POA Journal. We also have at Arms. The team of candidates as- cerns identified by members of the was seconded by Board of Director several vital committees that always can sembled by SFPOA President Marty SFPOA. Despite the SFPOA’s objec- D. Keeve. This motion passed with a use dedicated volunteers.. We are a large Halloran will continue to provide the tions, civilians including investigators group vote. and diverse organization, and we have entire membership with the highest level from the Department of Police Ac- • The meeting was adjourned at 1408 yet to tap the talents and engagement of of representation. countability will be attending classes hours. our members. Stay safe. in advanced officer school with sworn Submitted by members. Board of Director D. Laval Rick Andreotti, Secretary will contact POST and determine if mixing sworn personnel with civil- *These minutes will not be adopted by Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) ians in a POST mandated course is a the Board of Directors until the next Gen- violation of POST standards. eral Membership meeting. Corrections and BSU: (415) 837-0875 Fax: (415) 392-6273 Treasurer’s Report amendments might be made prior to a vote Sgt. Stephanie Long (415) 203-1351 to enter the minutes into the permanent • Treasurer Sean Perdomo stated we Confidential e-mail: [email protected] record. All corrections and/or amendments are below budget for the month of will be published in the succeeding issue of Stress Unit Alcohol/Substance Abuse Support February. the Journal. Sgt. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 24 hours answering service (415) 933-6038 SFPOA Member Benefit (Retired and Active) Catastrophic Illness Program By Martin Halloran, President Sgt. Maura Pengel (415) 653-6413 The San Francisco Police Officers Association now provides free Notary Public Service to all members, active and retired. Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) Contact DOC for 24 hour response (415) 553-1071 This service is available Monday through Friday during normal business hours at 800 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor. MHN: Your free outpatient mental health benefit (800) 535-4985 Call Office Manager Cyndee Bates at 415-861-5060, or email her at [email protected] Confidential e-mail: to schedule a Notary appointment. members.mhn.com (company code SFPD)

Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call — Wednesday, February 15, 2017 Vote 1 Vote 1 President Martin Halloran P N Co. G Christopher Del Gandio P N Vice President Tony Montoya P AB Damon Keeve P N Secretary Rick Andreotti P N Co. H David Lee P N James Trail P N Treasurer Sean Perdomo P Y Co. I Michael Ferraresi P N Sergeant-At-Arms Val Kirwan P N Shawn Imhoff P AB Editor Ray Shine E Co. J Michael Koniaris P N Co. A Larry Chan P N Kevin Lyons P Y Robert Duffield P N Co. K Crispin Jones P Y Co. B Louis Wong P Y Frank Pereira P Y Hdqtr. Co. C Tracy McCray P N Tactical Dan Laval P N Co. D Scott Edwards E Gavin McEachern P N Ted Lattig P N Invest. Chris Canning P N Co. E Matt Lobre P N Ed Carew P N Jesus Peña P N Airport Angelique Marin E Co. F Jeremy Cummings P Y Reynaldo Serrano P N Greg Stechschulte P Y Retired Ray Allen P Page 4 POA Journal March 2017 Chief’s Calendar of Events Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and Corner supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our I fully recognize and acknowledge calendar, contact the editor at [email protected]. that everyday across our great depart- ment, many of you are doing extraor- ☛ Specially Scheduled Events dinary things. In most cases not for the JERRY LYONS RETIREMENT DINNER sake of the accolades that comes with it, but merely because it’s the right thing to Where SF Italian American Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St., SF do. This month I want to focus on just a When Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 6:00 pm. few of these by expressing my deepest Contact Matt Mason 415-519-6673 thanks from your very grateful Chief. Firstly, I would like to express my APOA SCHOLARSHIP DINNER deepest thanks to all of the Brave souls Where Far East Cafe, 631 Grant St, SF from our Department who participated When Friday, March 10, 2017 in the Annual Polar Plunge for Special Contact See Flyer Page 8 Olympics at the Little Marina Green on Saturday, February 18th. Our Depart- finest police departments in the nation. 166TH ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL ment was instrumental in making this Above all, they talked about having the Where Market from 2nd Streets, SF a highly successful event for the several opportunity to serve in a diverse and When Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11:30 am heavily visited city like ours, defending hundred participants who attended and Contact See Flyer Back Page most importantly, the over 19,000 Special the freedoms of everyone, and facilitat- Olympics athletes who will benefit from ing justice for all. TRIPLE I ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUNCHEON (Honoring Off. Kevin Downs) the funds raised at this event. I would leave you with these clos- Where SF Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St., SF ing thoughts, we can accomplish more At the recent Medal of Valor Cer- When Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 11:00 emony, I had the opportunity to witness together, than we can alone! I depend first hand, the courage, bravery, and will- on you every day to take care of our Contact See Flyer Page 8 ingness of members of this department residents, enforce the laws of our great SAN JOSE SHARKS 1ST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION NIGHT city, provide leadership in every contact to go the extra mile to fight crime and Where SAP Center, San Jose protect the people of our great city. From you have with the public, do the right the Gold Medal recipients to the Bronze, thing always, and above all continue to When Thursday, March 16, 2016, 7:30 PM. each of these members answered the call stand proudly as members of the great- Contact See Flyer Page 14 est police department in the nation. In to serve in the face of great danger and COPS FOR CHRIST SPRING LUNCHEON the potential of grave bodily harm to turn, I expect you to depend on me to themselves, for the greater good. Their be forthright, honest, and provide the Where POA Board Room, POA Building, 800 Bryant Street, SF actions were truly reflective of the high- dedicated leadership that you deserve. When Thursday, March 23, 2017 Noon est ideals and brings great credit upon Once again I thank you for everything Contact See Flyer Page 8 the San Francisco Police Department. you do and for making me the proudest In contrast, I had the incredible Chief of Police of one of the greatest po- FOOTHILL FUZZ LUNCHEON opportunity to swear in the newest lice departments in the nation. Where Red Hawk Casino, RedHawk Parkway, Placerville, CA members of the San Francisco Police Be safe always and please take care When Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 11:30 AM, Lunch at 1:00 Department, at the recent 255th Acad- of each other! Contact See Flyer Page 8 emy Class graduation at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center. I remember speaking to Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra! SFPD PENINSULA RETIREE LUNCHEON many of the recruits and their families William Scott Where Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, So. San Francisco about being part of something greater Chief Of Police When Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:30 am San Francisco Police Department than themselves…joining one of the Contact See Flyer Page 9 SF PAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Where Crystal Springs Golf Course When May 4, 2017, Noon Contact See Flyer Page 27 LEST WE FORGET WOUNDED VETERANS GOLF TOURNEY Where Yountville Vintners Golf Course, Napa Valley When Friday, June 23, 2017 1:00 pm Contact See Flyer Page 23

☛ Regularly Scheduled Meetings or Events VETERAN POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Where Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 2850 19th Ave, SF Date/Time Second Tues. of every month, 11:00 am Contact Larry Barsetti 415-566-5985 [email protected] WIDOWS & ORPHANS AID ASSOCIATION Where Hall of Justice, Room 150, (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) Date/Time Second Tues. of every month, 1:45 pm Contact Mark McDonough 415-681-3660, [email protected] AMERICAN LEGION SF POLICE-FIRE POST Where Park Station Community Room, 1899 Waller St., SF Date/Time Second Tues. of every month, 4:00 pm Contact Greg Corrales 415-759-1076 POA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Where POA Building Date/Time Third Wed. of every month, Noon Contact POA Office 415-861-5060 RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF CCSF Where Irish Cultural Center Date/Time Second Wed. every other month, 10:15 am Contact Office 415-681-5949 RETIREE RANGE RE-QUALIFICATION Where SFPD Pistol Range Date/Time Contact Lake Merced Range for Dates Contact Range Staff 415-587-2274 March 2017 POA Journal Page 5 Our SFPD Traditions Positive Evolution By Chris Canning, SFPOA Board of evolution are now sitting on veritable Endure the Test of Time of Directors - Investigations cash cows. Property owners who were inconvenienced by the demands of wear beards and goatees in uniform. I recently spent an afternoon walk- evolution and sold their real estate have They and their superiors believe that ing through the Southern-1 car. What lost the opportunity to reap the values a police officer or deputy sheriff looks a difference a few years make. It was of the market. absolutely incongruent with beards and nearly a decade ago that I was pushing The amazing thing about our profes- facial hair. They are correct. a radio car working mids at Southern. sion is that success and the opportunity When San Francisco officers pin on There were occasional calls for service to influence aren’t limited. Each and their seven pointed stars on the left side that would require us to respond to the every member of our great Department of their chest, it is for a distinct reason. former Transbay Terminal. The post- has the ability to leave a lasting positive They have been doing it since 1886. It is apocalyptic world that greeted us has impression on members of the commu- on the left side to protect the vulnerable long since been demolished. (Anecdot- nities we serve. There are countless daily part of the officer, his or her heart. And ally, it’s interesting to note that during interactions: resolving a neighborhood by the way, it is a star, not a shield and the afternoon walk I was in the company issue professionally and competently, not the scourge of the police parlance, of a cop that worked the Southern in making an appropriate split-second a badge. The seven points represent the 80’s…his mind was blown by how decision as trained, waving and smil- the Book of Revelation and stand for the Southern has changed). Needless to ing at kids as they walk past staring at a virtue, divinity, prudence, fortitude, say, the Southern-1 car is evolving once uniformed police officer in a radio car… honor, glory and praising God. Police more…one of San Francisco’s future officers are expected to exemplify those the list is endless. gems (a large scale transportation hub) characteristics. In 1886 the jeweler Irvine Every police officer, whether fresh is currently being constructed. Jachens designed the star and it remains So too is our profession. Policing out of the academy or a seasoned vet- to this day. eran, understands that our industry is It is not and never will be a badge. constantly changes. While the core prin- ciples remain, the application of various evolving. We are extremely fortunate Our Transportation policies and practices seem to continu- that our members represent the best and By Paul Chignell San Francisco cops do not operate brightest law enforcement practitioners Former President and ously fluctuate. Police officers who -un in cruisers or patrol cars or prowl cars, in the industry: our members will com- Current Legal Defense Administrator derstand the mechanics of evolution and particularly not in green and white find themselves in the unique position petently adapt to evolving applications hues. They only patrol in radio cars that of ushering in a new generation of law of core principles of policing. The POA There are specific reasons that the are black and white in color---and they enforcement application. Fundamentals will ensure that our members’ rights are San Francisco Police Department officers have been since the 1940s. of real estate ownership are similar: protected as we adjust, grow, learn, ap- are set apart from other agencies. Our Our officers work mainly in pairs, property owners in the Southern-1 car ply and master the current evolution of uniforms, equipment, and approaches with the windows rolled down so we can our profession. Let’s stay safe, back one to performing police work in an urban hear and smell the sounds and fumes who were committed to the value of their setting are often distinct from even po- of distress. If you see an officer with the real estate and understood the benefit another up, and continue to demonstrate lice officers in adjoining jurisdictions. windows rolled up he or she is probably of enduring the sometimes-nuisances our values to the communities we serve. Frequently, we take great pride in the not a working cop. For sure differences with other agencies. It is not Our motorcycle officers are experts at that we are better or worse than other riding, particularly escorting all types agencies, but that we are different, and of dignitaries including the President of that the differences are time honored the United States and all visiting heads and respected within our ranks, whether of state. The officers are called Solos, not a new officer or a grizzled veteran. members of the “motors.” Some of the day to day differences in The reason our officers are called our appearance as officers may seem mi- Solos dates way back to the 1920s. At the nor and un important, but the changes time, SFPD deployed its first motorcycles that other police departments and sheriff as rapid response teams, composed of a offices have evolved have rarely touched sidecar motorcycle, a driver, and a gun- the SFPD. ner. The gunner carried either a Thomp- Our Appearance son sub-machine gun, or a shotgun. The San Francisco Police Department of- units were used to chase bootleggers ficers wear blue uniforms with patches over the county line and to respond to on both shoulders. We have never worn bank robberies, etc, in the new era of khaki or green uniforms. The uniformed motorized getaway cars. That unit soon officer is in symmetry, with black or morphed into use in traffic enforce- dark T-shirts under the uniform shirt, ment, for which they were better suited, not white. and because the prevalence of cars and Unlike suburban officers, we shy trucks on city streets was increasing away from baseball caps, but prefer exponentially. Soon, the sidecars were service caps with brass emblems. When removed from the motorcycles and the superior officers see the caps creeping officers went “solo” on traffic patrol. The in, they banish them, and rightfully so. name stuck. Police officers in San Francisco do not Oro En Paz, Fierro En Guerra

Like Us www.facebook.com/SFPOA 1929 SFPD motorcycle unit. Page 6 POA Journal March 2017

Serve and Protect CCSF Medical Provider Network To: All Members Improvements — Oncology Policing the great cities in our country has never been more challenging than it is now. Law Enforcement officers are tasked with a myriad of complicated issues To: Active & Retired Members and are often expected to resolve them in a short period of time. The below email announcing new resources for oncology services was sent to the We do the job because we are passionate about our profession and we are called POA recently. Go to the below link or scan the QR code for additional information to serve. The POA paid Public Service Announcement (scan QR code below) for or contact the Workers’ Compensation Director at DHR if you have any questions. this month touches on this subject. Members of the SFPD will continue to serve the residents of our community Martin Halloran regardless of the political climate. We shall not be swayed from our duty. SFPOA President Martin Halloran SFPOA President Subject: CCSF Medical Provider Network Improvements - Oncology http://sfpoa.org/radio/SFPDPSA021017.mp3 Dear Marty I am happy to announce that we have added a significant new resource to our CCSF MPN for our oncology services that we believe will improve the diagnosis, In Honor of Black History Month treatment, and health outcomes for our safety officers with accepted presumptive cancer claims. NantHealth has developed a molecular test (GPS CancerTM) that February 21,2017 integrates quantitative proteomics with whole genome DNA sequencing and RNA sequencing to provide the treating oncologist with a comprehensive molecular To: All Members In honor of Black History Month, the POA has produced a video Public Service profile of the patient’s cancer to inform personalized treatment strategies. Based on Announcement (scan QR code below). Although the POA contributes to many the tumor’s molecular profile, the GPS Cancer report may list potential treatment nonprofit organizations that serve our community, we want to emphasize Opera- options, including FDA-approved targeted therapies and active clinical trials with tion Genesis this month. This organization was founded by one of our own, Officer potential for clinical benefit, and/or available therapies to which the cancer may be Jason Johnson. For the past four years, with the generous support from the POA, resistant. We are the first public agency in California to partner with NantHealth Officer Johnson has taken groups of inner city kids from the Bayview Hunters for this service. Point on a trip to the West African country of Ghana. These youths experienced The distinction between this test and other tumor testing is that it tests the whole the culture of a different country and hopefully discover similarities with children genome, not just limited base pairs, and analyzes the individual’s blood DNA to half a world away. specifically target appropriate medicines for chemotherapy. The POA is proud to be partnered with this worthy organization. The test will be available to the patient’s treating oncologists upon referral, and Martin Halloran SFPOA President require a tissue and blood sample. Eligible conditions are: • Cancer of unknown primary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umyNqQ1a8_ • Advanced stage cancer not cured by simple surgical excision Y&feature=youtu.be • Rare cancers with metastases for which there are only documented case reports and small series of treatment experience • Metastatic cancer that has progressed after treatment with a regimen of chemo- therapy and for which additional chemotherapy is indicated Hypocrisy from • Primary brain cancer Supervisor Aaron Peskin • Triple negative breast cancer • Virally infected tumors To: All Members • Metastatic nonsmall carcinoma Here is more hypocrisy from Supervisor Aaron Peskin at a Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) meeting in January. Watch the video below and see • Individuals eligible for cancer immunotherapy Peskin go on a tirade against a Democratic club for receiving a donation from the NantHealth’s CEO is Patrick Soon-Shiong, MD, who is on Joe Biden’s blue ribbon POA. The irony is that Peskin didn’t seem to have a problem when the POA con- committee for the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative with the National Institutes tributed more than $30,000 to the DCCC over the last four years. Unfortunately for Health. making a coherent argument wasn’t Peskin’s strong suit that evening. During his bellowing even the audience tried to shout him down. We are developing outreach to the treating oncologists in partnership with This is yet another example of certain elected officials attempting to vilify law NantHealth to ensure that physicians (whether or not in the MPN) are aware of its enforcement and the POA for participating in labor causes. Supervisor Peskin’s availability for CCSF safety officers. ranting and raving won’t deter the POA from engaging in the democratic process. Peggy W. Sugarman, PhD Martin Halloran Workers’ Compensation Director SFPOA President Department of Human Resources City & County of San Francisco http://tinyurl.com/jlljm4d http://tinyurl.com/jafc88l

San Francisco Police Officers They Work to Make Your Day see their stories sf c i t y c o ps . c o m March 2017 POA Journal Page 7

citing the fact that, “The selfless actions evasive in all of his responses, and kept of Officer Macaulay and Officer Ferretti looking for an escape route. However, resulted in the apprehension of the sus- at one point during the detention the pect, as well as the firearm, which they suspect finally admitted that he had a believed was real at the time. Even after loaded gun in his waistband. Conversa- that high stress incident, they were very tion over, cuffs on. calm, compassionate, and reassuring Officer Latus later learned that the with the witness who was crying and suspect had an extensive criminal shaking. Both officers displayed the level history, served a great deal of time in of professionalism that should be used prison, and Sacramento authorities were We are grateful for all of the help we could gain more leverage while kicking as an example for us all.” currently preparing a warrant for his receive in the preparation of this article. the already unconscious victim.) arrest for all of his narcotic dealings in Unfortunately, some of the incidents Officer Jonathon Lucchetti and Of- their jurisdiction. cited have taken place some time before It’s 5:30 a.m. and Officer Annie Marie ficer Joseph Reavey know their job well. we had the opportunity to publish them Burrows and Officer Mark Holland They are to provide a neighborhood pa- Officer Kevin O’Donnelland Officer so we apologize for the delay. respond to a call of a vehicle taking trol that affords those living in the com- Alex Lentz were conducting a follow-up However, the most important part on water at Spreckels Lake in Golden munity surrounding Whitney Young investigation in regards to a stabbing of this column is to let the public and Gate Park. The officers arrive to find a Circle with the safety they deserve. But that occurred in the area of 8th and your proud families know just how car stuck deep in the water of the lake their responsibilities are a little more Hooper Streets where numerous home- many times all of you are taking that with only a portion of the windows challenging some of the time. This par- less were sheltered in tents when they extra step, no matter how dangerous, showing. They see someone inside the ticular incident occurred as a result of a suddenly noticed an individual who to safeguard those you have chosen to vehicle frantically waving and trying traffic stop the officers made for a minor didn’t want to have any part of their serve and protect. to get out. Both officers jump into the infraction. The driver did pull over at early morning inquiries. This subject lake and make their way to the car that first but then had second thoughts and quickly moved away from them and Only two days had passed since the is still taking on water which is now up ran from the car he was driving. A foot awkwardly placed something under a crime bulletin was issued describing to the neck level of the individual stuck chase ensued which became a little more nearby blanket before jumping on his the suspect wanted for murder and, inside. The officers managed to break intensive after the suspect revealed he bike and riding away. The officers then thanks to the keen observation skills of one of the windows and pulled the was carrying a gun. Once that fact was retrieved the object which, it turned Officer Jennifer Granucci and Officer subject to safety. It was later determined broadcast it was obvious the officers out, was a fully-loaded, .357 magnum Aaron Bjorquist, the homicide suspect that the driver was despondent and had could use a little help. handgun. was found walking on the 1500 block driven into the lake on purpose to take And, in the commendation later Kevin and Alex quickly returned to of Haight Street where he was scooped his own life. prepared as the result of this incident their vehicle to follow the individual up by the officers and will now have to by Sergeant Duane Elzey, it read, “In while broadcasting his direction of answer for his crime. It’s a few minutes before 8 in the the Bayview, when one officer needs escape. Officer Gerald Bernal and Of- morning, right before school starts, help, everyone else responds.” And ficer Doc Ngyuen joined the search and The elderly man sleeping in a door- when Officer Meghan Macaulayand the following officers did: Officer Paul subsequent arrest that took place a few way on the 100 block of Sutter was Officer Karen Ferretti were dispatched Wilgus, Officer Patrick Faye, Officer blocks away. viciously attacked by several suspects to an ‘A’ priority run describing a man Edward Barrientos, Officer Stephen Turns out the gun in question had who beat him to death with their fists walking down Jackson Street with a gun Coleman, Officer Christopher Leong, been taken in a residential burglary that and feet. Fortunately, Sergeant Thomas in his hand. The caller, as expected, was and Officer Louis Hargreaves. occurred in The City a few weeks prior. Walsh, Officer Rosalyn Rouede, and extremely distraught as she knew that The suspect was captured and the ful- Sergeant Kevin Horan summed it up Officer Kal Hintzen were able to locate school children used the same route ly-loaded gun he was carrying retrieved best in the commendation he prepared and preserve physical evidence which and would be walking directly into — And that’s the way it should be! for the officers involved citing the fact was later analyzed by Criminalist Todd the suspect’s vicinity. Officer Macaulay that this suspect wasn‘t just a member Rigley along with CODIS Administra- and Officer Ferretti arrived well under The subject who came to the attention of a homeless encampment: tor Kimberly Wong. The results gave expected response time and located the of Officer Greg Latus was attempting to “The suspect in this incident was the investigators sufficient information suspect. They immediately proned him gain entry into a car parked near 18th an armed drug dealer with a violent which let to the recent arrest of 2 of the out at gunpoint and relieved him of the and Mississippi Streets with a makeshift criminal history who could have eas- suspects involved in the killing. gun he was still carrying. It turned out tool. Greg decided to check it out and a ily ambushed Officer O’Donnell and (A video of the attack showed that that the weapon was an exact look-alike subsequent investigation revealed the Officer Lentz as they approached him.” one of the suspects actually placed his of a real semi-automatic Sig Sauer. person in question did not own the car bloodied hand on the wall of the alcove Sergeant Kevin Stancombe submit- nor did he have any right to be breaking Stay safe. where the attack took place so that he ted a commendation for both officers into it. He was also extremely nervous,

Germany: Man Drives Vehicle RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF Into Pedestrians, Shot by Police THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO By Nadine Schmidt and Kelly McCleary, CNN Updated 2:38 PM ET, Sat, February 25, 2017 (RECCSF)

(CNN) A man armed with a knife was shot and injured by police Saturday Is Your Advocate after he drove a car into a group of pedestrians in Heidelberg, Germany, local With The City And County police said. Three people were injured, one seriously, Mannheim police said. After driving his car into the group, the suspect tried to flee the scene and was then shot by officers. The suspect was seriously injured and taken to the hospital. No motive is known, and the suspect has not been identified. The crash occurred near a bakery stand in a central square of Heidelberg, police said. The Mannheim police are leading the investigation since its police district merged with that of nearby Heidelberg. Heidelberg sits along the Neckar River in southwest Germany about 88 kilometers (54 miles) south of Frankfurt. It is home to Heidelberg University, We Invite Your Membership the oldest university in Germany. Our members include members of the The incident comes as Germans are still reeling from the deadly attack at VPOA and other safety classes. a Berlin Christmas market. Twelve people died and 48 were injured when a tractor-trailer barreled into the crowded market December 19. We monitor and report on both the The driver of that truck, Anis Amri, was later killed in a shootout with Retirement and Health Service Boards. police in Milan, Italy. Amri had pledged allegiance to ISIS in a video posted by the ISIS-affiliated We meet at 10am, second Wednesdays, February, April, website Amaq. June, August, October and December, at the German police say at this time the Heidelberg incident has no connection United Irish Cultural Center. to terrorism. Dues: $48 annually; $600 lifetime. Mail to RECCSF, 3915 Irving St., San Francisco, CA 94122 http://tinyurl.com/jnaolou Telephone: 1-415-681-5949; Fax: 1-415-681-5398 Page 8 POA Journal March 2017 Spring Foothill Fuzz Luncheon As most of you know by now, I have given-up on California ever returning to any semblance of normalcy and am in the process of moving to Star, Idaho.

This will likely be the Final-Final Foothill Fuzz Luncheon so don’t miss-out! Red Hawk Casino, #1 Red Hawk Parkway, Placerville (US-#50 E/B toward South Lake Tahoe - Exit #40) Tuesday, March 28th Attitude-Adjustment @ 11:30 in Henry’s Bar Buffet Lunch @ 1300 in the Waterfall Buffet Price: $17 Per Person (Guests, spouses & neighbors are all welcome!)

Those of you who don’t care to meet any new Highway Patrol friends can find comfortable overnight accommodations at: The Best Western Placerville Inn, 6850 Green Leaf Drive, Placerville (Approx. 5 miles East of Red Hawk), (530) 622-7100. (From $89.99 PP) (Please arrange your own accommodations) Irish-Israeli-Italian RSVP Rene LaPrevotte at [email protected] or (530) 391-2994 Society of San Francisco

Dear Friends, The Irish-Israeli-Italian Society of San Francisco will celebrate St. Partick’s Day at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The past three events have sold out. We’ve had an overwhelming amount of interest and look forward to another sellout. Reservations will be accepted in order of the date received. Our distinguished Honorees are San Francisco natives Noah Griffin and the Honorable Judge Jeff P. Holl and San Francisco Police Chief Toney Chaplin has nominated Officer Kevin Downs as “Police Officer of the Year.” “Cops for Christ” SPRING LUNCHEON The luncheon will be on: Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 The San Francisco Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Peace San Francisco Italian Athletic Club All are welcome! Officers is Hosting a Spring Luncheon… 1630 Stockton Street (near Union Street) 11:00 am Cocktails • 11:45 am Luncheon Thursday, March 23, 2017, 12:00-1:00 pm 1:30 pm Conclusion POA Board Room, 800 Bryant St., 3rd Floor Tickets are $65 per person, tables of ten $650. GUEST SPEAKER: No tickets will be sold at the door. Toby Kurth planted Christ Church in San Francisco in 2009 and is Please make checks payable to the Irish-Israeli-Italian Society of San also the Director of Veritas Cities. Prior to that, he worked for over 12 years Francisco and send to the Irish-Israeli-Italian Society, c/o Adriene E. Roche as an environmental consultant while pursuing a Masters in Historical P.O. Box 330207, San Francisco, CA 94133 Theology at Westminster Seminary and a PhD in history at Stony Brook University in New York. During his time in New York, Toby helped plant For more information please contact Adriene E. Roche 415-515-1460, a church in Brooklyn and God used that experience to give him a passion or email [email protected] for communicating the gospel in cities. Toby is also actively engaged in church-based community relief work in rural Malawi. Toby, his wife We look forward to seeing you there! Rebekah, and their three sons live in San Francisco, CA. Please come for a great lunch and message Adriene E. Roche Quentin L. Kopp Leonard D. Stefanelli from Pastor Toby Kurth Co-President Co-President Co-President

No Cost Lunch catered by Pancho Villa. *** OUR MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF ALL RACES AND CREEDS *** March 2017 POA Journal Page 9 News from the Credit Union By Al Casciato SFPCU 2017 Annual Meeting SFPD Retired The 63rd Annual Meeting of the SF Police Credit Union was held on Febru- Q: Recently, I was in the market for ary 18, 2017. At the meeting, incumbents a new car, but needed to trade-in my Al Casciato and Glenn Sylvester were current vehicle and pay off the loan. both reelected as Board members. The amount the dealer offered for a trade-in wasn’t enough to pay off my Upcoming Events: loan. Why am I upside down? Pre-Owned Car Sale: Don’t miss SFPCU’s spring pre- A: According to a recent report by owned car sale the weekend of April the auto pricing research site Edmunds. 1-2, held at the Cow Palace in Daly City. com, many consumers are discovering Stay tuned for more details! that their current vehicles have “negative Shred Days: Mark your calendars for equity” when they trade them in to buy this popular event at our Irving and San a new one. One reason is that unlike an Mateo branches. asset such as a home which generally ap- • San Mateo: Friday, April 21, noon–3 preciates over time, cars and trucks be- pm gin depreciating quickly after purchase, • Irving: Saturday, April 22, 9 am–1 pm with the steepest depreciation occurring within the first 3 years. Another reason Current Promotions: is that many consumers are opting for Special Visa Offer: Now through SAVE THE DATE longer financing terms. Since 2008, the June 30, 2017, get 0% APR* on purchases typical financing term on a new vehicle and balance transfers on a new SFPCU has increased to around 72 months, as Platinum Visa for six months. Apply buyers try to balance the rising cost of today at www.sfpcu.org/applyforaloan new cars with a need to keep their car *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Purchases payments affordable. and balance transfers must be made within The Art of Fire Inaugural Gala Experts advise that to avoid the shock 60 days of account opening to qualify for the of a low trade-in later, don’t go beyond 5 promotional rate. All new applications are years — that could be an indication that subject to terms, conditions and credit ap- Saturday, March 4, 2017 proval. Rates, fees and terms are subject to you really can’t afford the car. At SFPCU, change at any time. Terra Gallery, we encourage members to separate the 511 Harrison Street, San Francisco financing from the price of the car, as dealers can entice a buyer to accept an Give Us Your Feedback: 6:00 – 11:00 pm inflated price by offering a very low rate, If you have feedback about any mat- Join us in celebration of our 10th Anniversary and our commitment to the typically available only for shorter terms ter at the Credit Union, please send a early detection and prevention of cancer in both active , and retired San Fran- and to those with the best credit. By do- note by going to www.sfpcu.org/contact- cisco Firefighters. An exciting evening featuring reception, Silent Auction of ing your homework at trusted websites form. If you have a specific concern, the Photographs from THE ART OF FIRE Fighting the Beast Exhibit, Hosted Bar, such as Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds. credit union encourages you to work Diner, Live Auction featuring John Kraft’s original print Through the Fire – com, and securing financing before you with branch or Contact Center staff Remembrance. As well as a very special presentation honoring filmmakers shop, you can determine the true value who can answer questions and either James Redford & Kirby Walker for their HBO Documentary Toxic Hot Seat and of the car, and negotiate a fair price. promptly resolve issues or escalate an UCSF’s Dr. Marshall Stoller. The evening will close with Dessert & Dancing to issue to the appropriate department or The Fabulous CruiseTones. Featuring Bob Sarlatte as Master of Ceremonies. Q: Does the credit union offer loans individual for assistance. You can also For more information or to become a Sponsor please contact: with bi-weekly payments? post a message on SFPCU’s Facebook Celia Barbaccia [email protected] page at https://www.facebook.com/SFPoli- Media/PR please contact: A: Members can set up a consumer ceCreditUnion/. Charles Zukow [email protected] loan — vehicle or personal — for bi- weekly payments. This option must be Do you have something you’d like selected at the time of funding the loan. to see in this column? However, SFPCU is not able to offer a You can contact me at alcasciato@ mortgage loan structured for payments stisia.com. to occur bi-weekly. One reason is that SFPD Peninsula Retirement Luncheon our core system does not support this Membership: Credit Union member- Wednesday, April 5, 2017 (11:30 AM) type of loan, but more importantly, we ship is open to most first responders, originate mortgages that can be sold to selected support personnel, and their Basque Cultural Center the secondary market (the Federal Na- family members in the nine Bay Area 599 Railroad Avenue, tional Mortgage Association, e.g. Fan- counties. To see a full list of eligible South San Francisco. nie Mae) which only accepts fixed rate membership criteria, visit www.sfpcu. loans with one monthly payment. The org. Growing the membership helps the No-host bar at 11:30 sale of selected fixed rate mortgages CU provide the very best products and with lunch to follow at 12:00 noon to Fannie Mae is an integral part of services. our lending plan, as it will allow us to Menu choice of Salmon with Champagne Sauce or continue offering fixed rate mortgages Al Casciato is a retired SFPD Captain, Breast of Chicken Chasseu with vegetables and rice, or to members. You can always reduce past POA President and Retirement Board Veal Roast Au Jus with vegetables and potatoes. the amount of interest paid by simply President who was elected to the Credit A salad, bread and ice cream/sorbet will be included. increasing the amount of your monthly Union Board of Directors in February of $26 includes the meal, tax and tip. payment, or making an additional pay- 2014. He currently serves as The Board ment at the end of the year. We can help Vice-Chairman and can be contacted at RSVP to John Tursi (415-850-6862) or John Bisordi (415-699-4445) members calculate the extra payment [email protected]. Suggestion: Cut this or by email ([email protected]) they wish to make — just stop by a Column out and tape inside the pantry door by Tuesday, March 25, 2017. branch, or call us. as reference for the entire household.

Free Initial Consultation for SFPOA/SFPD Family & Friends Specializing the areas of: Julia A. Hallisy, d.d.s. Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Civil Litigation Accepting Most Dental Plans FRANK PASSAGLIA, attorney at law 595 Buckingham Way, Suite 305 35 years experience San Francisco, California 94132 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 600 Tel: 650-991-2001 Daly City, California 94014 Fax: 650-991-2010 Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011 www.FrankPassagliaLaw.com E-mail: [email protected] Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy — Narcotics Bureau Former San Francisco Police Officer Former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney (1979–1997) Page 10 POA Journal March 2017

POA Mourns for Slain Whittier Officer Widows’ and Orphans’ One of two officers gunned down during traffic stop By Martin Halloran, President Aid Association San Francisco Police Officers Association PO Box 880034, San Francisco, CA 94188-0034 Established 1878 u Telephone 415.681.3660 The senseless shooting death of Whittier, California police officer Keith February 14, 2017 Communications and Bills: Trea- Boyer gives us all pause. Officer Boyer, surer Taylor presented the board with age 53, was killed on Monday, Febru- The Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid As- the regular monthly bills, and the paid ary 20, 2017, by a murderous gangster sociation of the San Francisco Police during a traffic stop in the Southern beneficiary per our fallen members Wal- California Suburb. A second Whittier Department held their monthly meeting ter Braunschweig, Thomas O’Flanagan, officer, Patrick Hazel, was also hit by at 1:00pm on February 14, 2017 at the Mike Pedrini, and Robert Salaiz. Trustee the gunman, but is expected to recover Hall of Justice. Ray Kane made a motion to pay the from his wounds. Roll Call: President John Centurioni, bills and beneficiaries. Trustee John Officer Boyer was a 28- year veteran, and had casually talked of retiring Vice President Leroy Lindo, Secretary Keane seconded the motion. The motion in the near future. Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean passed without objection. By vote of the I speak for all members of the SFPOA as I extend heartfelt condolences to Taylor and Trustees Ray Kane, John WOAA Board, and after discussing our the family and co-workers of Officer Boyer. Sadly, we know all too well what Keane, and Sally Foster were all present. current Investment performance with a painful time this is and will be for your city and your department. Trustees Al Luenow and James O’Meara Abbott-Downing and the presentation Our prayers and best wishes also go out to Officer Hazel and his family were excused. of the Charles Schwab Brokerage Firm from Corte Madera, California, we voted and friends. Approval of the Minutes: Trustee to change our investment group. The John Keane made a motion to accept Charles Schwab Brokerage Firm will the minutes from the January 10, 2017 now handle the investment portfolio for meeting. Vice President Leroy Lindo The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths the WOAA. seconded the motion. The motion passed of the following SFPD members, non-sworn Deaths without objection. Report of Visiting Committee: No employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: report this month. Receiving Applications; Suspen- Report of Trustees: No report this WILLIAM “BILL” KELLY ALLAN RILEY sions and Reinstatements: Secretary month. Age 71, Former SFPD Age 61, Former SFPD McDonough responded to the San Died January 23, 2017 Died January 21, 2017 Francisco Police Academy on January 17, Report of Special Committee: No Notified by M. Ortelle Notified by R. LaPrevotte 2017. McDonough presented the WOAA Report this month. membership to the 255th Recruit Class. Unfinished Business: Past President JAMES “BUTCH” LUDLOW SERGE JOHN WHITE The WOAA signed up twenty-two new Sally Foster emailed to the Board the pre- Age 71, Retired SFPD Age 74, Retired SFPD Patrol Special members from the 34 member 255th viously approved changes to the WOAA Died February 2, 2017 Died February 1, 2017 Recruit Class. Constitution and By-Laws. The Board Notified by R. LaPrevotte Notified by R.LaPrevotte The following members did not pay briefly discussed the mailing of the their dues for the year of 2016. By vote proposed changes to our membership. of the WOAA board, per Article III, Sec- THOMAS F. MOORE New Business: tion 4 of the Constitution and By-Laws President Centurioni Age 74, Retired SFPD tabled the yearly Past President’s Dinner. Died February 9, 2017 of the Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid As- Past President Sally Foster is scheduled Notified by M. Ortelle sociation of the Police Department of San Francisco, the unpaid members will to be honored this year for all her work be stricken from the roll: Nancy Brewer, and dedication to the WOAA for the year *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reli- Jesse Cruz, James M. Kelly, Mark Lusten- 2016. The dinner event is not scheduled able source. The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, berger, Justin Madden, James Robinson, at this time. Past President Foster will however the staff or employees of the SFPOA make no official confirmation. and Robert Tayac. inform the Board of her wishes to be honored at a Past President’s Dinner, Submitting Obituaries and Memorial Tributes All of the aforementioned members will be sent a registered letter of their or to have a small intimate style dinner Any member may submit a separate memorial tribute to a deceased mem- with the current Board. ber. Any such piece will not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the status and the rule of reapplication per Good of the Order: No report this Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal the WOAA Constitution and By-Laws. month. will also accept and publish in the Mail section short letters about a deceased The stricken members have the option member written by a person in the immediate family. However, the Journal to reapply by written application per Adjournment: President Centurioni will not reprint obituaries or photos that were published in any other print Article III, Section 6 with payment of led the Board in a moment of silence media, web site, or Internet blog. back dues, and late fees. The stricken for all our fallen members. President member, per Article III, Section 2 must Centurioni scheduled our next meeting present a certificate of sound health with to take place on Tuesday March 14, 2017. their back dues and fees. The WOAA The meeting will be held at The Hall of Board shall vote to accept or deny the Justice 850 Bryant Street, room #150 in application. San Francisco, California at 1:00 pm. In Memoriam… The motion to accept our new mem- To All: Please visit our website at bers, and to strike the unpaid members sfwidowsandorphans.org. Beneficiary The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in the for 2016 from our roll, was brought to the forms can be accessed on our website line of duty in the month of March of … floor by Trustee John Keane. The motion by clicking on the RESOURCE box on 1946: Officer Phillip Farshman, killed in Solo motorcycle accident. was seconded by Trustee Ray Kane. The our face page. New beneficiary changes motion passed without objection. 1914: Officer Henry L. Sauer, died from infected gunshot wound. must be signed by a board member, or Retirement Seminar: The WOAA notary. Please use the beneficiary form 1912: Officer John J. Nolan, died from a fall while in foot pursuit. has responded to the scheduled S.F.P.D. for any contact number and address 1896: Lieutenant William L. Burke, shot by a trespasser in a private Retirement Seminars for the past three changes. A member does not need a residence. years. We address the class in regard to notary or board member signature for address and number changes. We wish Learn more about San Francisco’s Finest who died in the line of duty: dues payments upon separation from the San Francisco Police Department. to express our gratitude and thanks to Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page at The payroll deduction for our dues stops the following people who assist us in www.odmp.org/agency/3445-san-francisco-police-department-california upon retirement. WOAA members, from our monthly operation: Paul Chignell Read Men of Courage, by Captain Thomas G. Dempsey (retired) that moment forward, can pay their dues (retired Captain S.F.P.D), David Ng in by check, Paypal option on our website, Personnel, Risa Tom and Sgt. Rachael or by application of automatic payment Kilshaw in the Police Commission Of- from their financial institution. The San fice, Ray Shine POA( Journal Editor and Francisco Police Credit Union has been retired S.F.P.D. Solo), Retired Lieutenant serving our members in setting up the Rene LaPrevotte who operates a website Like Us new automatic payment. The WOAA with approximately 3000 officers (active mailed the information of our raise in and retired), and the Traffic Solo Com- www.facebook.com/SFPOA dues for 2017 and 2018 to our members, mand and their officers who bestow their and provided dues payment options in gratitude, patience, and generosity. Each the letter. Secretary McDonough pro- month Traffic Company allows us to vided existing beneficiary form copies meet in their break room and use their to each WOAA member at the Seminar Station for our business. and dispensed new beneficiary forms for members who wished to make a change Mark J. McDonough, at this time. WOAA Secretary March 2017 POA Journal Page 11 Police-Fire Post 456 Retirements The San Francisco Police Officers Association congratulates the following members on his or her recent retirement from the SFPD. These veterans will News be difficult to replace, as each takes with them decades of experience and job By Greg Corrales knowledge. The most recently retired members are: Good news for my Camp Lejeune • Sergeant Ava Garrick #1198 from Department Operations Center brothers. After years of waiting, veter- • Inspector Eileen Murphy #1263 from Special Victims Unit ans who were exposed to contaminated O’Neill, a catcher, was the subject of drinking water while assigned to Camp a bidding war between the Senators and All of the above listed on SFPD Personnel Order #3 (February 8, 2017) and #4 Lejeune in North Carolina may now be his hometown Philadelphia Athletics, able to receive a portion of government with Philadelphia winning. On July 23, (February 22, 2017) disability benefits totaling more than 1939, during a 16-3 loss to the Detroit $2 billion. Starting this month (March), Tigers, O’Neill replaced Philadelphia’s cash payouts from the Department of starting catcher, Frankie Hayes. He Veterans Affairs may supplement VA caught the final two innings but never got a chance to hit. It was O’Neill’s only care already being provided to eligible To All veterans stationed at the Marine Corps game in the major leagues. He spent the I would like to thank all of those base for at least 30 cumulative days next two seasons in the minor leagues, who participated and worked so dili- between August 1, 1953 and December and then enlisted in the Marine Corps gently on on the Retirement Board 31, 1987. Veterans will have to submit in 1942. Campaign. evidence of diagnoses and service in- Gedeon, a captain with the 394th formation. Outgoing VA Secretary Bob Bomb Group, usually sat at a desk, Now it is time to roll up the McDonald determined that there was involved in planning missions in Eu- sleeves and get to work on making “sufficient scientific and medical evi- rope. He wanted to maintain his flying sure that our retirement benefits are dence” to establish a connection between proficiency, so at dusk on April 20, 1944, protected. exposure to the contaminated water and Gedeon took off from an airfield in Eng- Always focusing on the goal that eight medical conditions for purposes of land, along with 35 other B-26 bombers. each and every retiree and benefi- awarding disability compensation. At about 7:30 p.m., after Gedeon’s plane ciary receives their promised benefit “This is good news,” said retired had dropped its bombs, antiaircraft fire in a timely manner. Marine Master Sergeant Jerry Ens- ripped through it undercarriage. The Al Casciato minger, whose daughter Janey was B-26 burst into flames. Gedeon’s co-pilot, Trustee Elect born in 1976 while he was stationed at his clothes on fire, was able to parachute Lejeune. Janey died from leukemia at from the bomber as it plunged towards age 9. Ensminger now heads a veterans the ground, but Gedeon and five other group, The Few, The Proud, The Forgot- crew members were killed. ten, which advocates for those seeking O’Neill, a first lieutenant in the 4th disability compensation. The new rule, Marine Division, fought the Japanese at announced January 13, covers members Kwajalein, Saipan and Tinian. He was who developed one of eight diseases: hit by shrapnel in the shoulder at Saipan adult leukemia, aplastic anemia, blad- and was hospitalized for weeks in a der cancer, kidney cancer, liver cancer, hospital ship. Eleven days after Marines multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lym- raised the flag atop Mount Suribachi, phoma and Parkinson’s disease. Spurred O’Neill, 27, and fellow Marines engaged by Ensminger’s case, Congress in 2012 in a daylong battle in the bloody Turkey passed a bill signed into law by President Knob section of Iwo Jima. In the early Barack Obama extending free VA medi- evening of March 6, 1945, O’Neill stood cal care to affected veterans and their in a deep crater that seemed to provide families, but they were not automatically some cover. Next to him was Pfc. James provided disability aid or survivor ben- Kontes. “We were standing shoulder to efits. The issue has prompted lawsuits shoulder,” Kontos said. “Harry was to by veterans organizations, which note my left. We were looking out at the ter- that military personnel in Camp Lejeune rain in front of us. And the shot came out housing “drank, cooked and bathed” of nowhere.” The bullet pierced O’Neill’s in contaminated water for years (I only throat, severing his spinal cord. He died drank and bathed in the contaminated instantly. He was one of 92 officers and water for a year). Affected veterans may 1,714 enlisted men of the 4th Marine now submit applications for benefits. Division who lost their lives on Iwo Jima. With the start of baseball season Elmer Gedeon and Harry O’Neill next month (Go Giants), I thought it are symbols of “baseball’s sacrifice” in an appropriate time to mention Elmer World War II. As the National Baseball Gedeon and Harry O’Neill, the only two Hall of Fame and Museum proclaims: major leaguers who lost their lives dur- “Ballplayers, like every other American ing World War II. More than 500 major citizen, understand the importance of league players served in World War II, giving one’s self for their country.” including stars like Ted Williams, Bob It is my sad duty to report that SF Feller, Stan Musial and Joe DiMaggio. Police-Fire Post 456 member Richard Some actually saw combat, but most Weinand has transferred to Post Ever- devoted their time to physical education, lasting. Rest in Peace comrade. training, and morale-building work such The San Francisco Police-Fire Post as playing for service teams in the Army meets on the second Tuesday of every and Navy. month. Our next meeting will be on Gedeon, a Cleveland native, was a Tuesday, March 14, 2017. We meet at the three-sport star at Michigan and was Park Station community room. Meet- aiming for the Olympics in track and ings start at 1600 hours. All veterans field, but the 1940 Summer Games, with a law enforcement or firefighter planned for Tokyo, were canceled be- background are welcome. Questions cause of the war. He turned to baseball should be directed to Post Adjutant Greg Support our advertisers. instead and signed as an outfielder with Corrales at (415) 759-1076 or at gc1207@ the Washington Senators. comcast.net. Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal.

Realize Your Full Potential In Your Next Interview Coaching for promotional exams: individuals and study groups Gloria Cohn 650.906.4155 [email protected] www.gloriacohnconsulting.com Page 12 POA Journal March 2017 April 3-4, 2017 IAWP Regional Law Enforcement Training: Walnut Creek, Calif. By Robin Matthews April 3rd and 4th, 2017, the rate is $199.00 IAWP Regional Training + tax and a $2.00 Tourism fee. Parking is Committee Member $15.00 a day with in and out privileges. To take advantage of the reduced room Greetings! On April 3rd and 4th, rates, reservations must be made no later 2017, Region 10 of the International As- than Friday, March 10th, 2017. Early reg- sociation of Women Police (IAWP) will istration is strongly encouraged! be hosting a 2-Day Regional Training at For more information about the Re- the Walnut Creek Marriott. The theme gional Training, or about the IAWP, in of the training is "People, Process and general, please contact Sergeant Fabian Performance in Law Enforcement," and Brown of the San Francisco Sheriff’s Of- will focus on how we can better serve fice [email protected] . Fabian the public while protecting ourselves. is not only the Conference Director, but Topics will include legal ramifications she’s also the IAWP Region 10 Coordina- of law enforcement actions, how law tor, which covers the states of California, enforcement perceives the people they Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and Hawaii! serve and how they perceive law en- The training is open to all law en- forcement, and the impact of race and forcement officers, and will include some gender issues on performance. truly outstanding speakers, including Registration and payment for the re- Retired Lieutenant Sandra Brown, from gional training can be done on the IAWP the Palo Alto Police Department, who website at www.iawp.org. International Association of Women Police conducts training programs throughout Early Registration fees from Novem- the United States and Canada, and will Member Application, Renewal and Payment Form ber 1st, 2016 through February 20th, speak on Fair and Impartial Policing, 2017 are $200.00 for IAWP members and Disclosure - Verification of employment and/or position may be undertaken clinical psychologist and author, Ellen $275.00 for non-members. prior to being Registration fees from February 21st, Kirschman, Ph.D, who will speak about Getting Through These Troubled Times, accepted for membership. 2017 through the conference are $250.00 Privacy Notice link. Information requested below is optional to join or renew. Captain Sandra Fisher, from the San for IAWP members and $325.00 for non- However, if you do not provide basic contact information including an email Francisco Sheriff’s Office, who will speak members. address, we cannot provide you with membership. A daily registration fee of $125.00 for on Gender Awareness Training, Staff Sergeant Cori Slaughter from the Ottawa IAWP members and $165.00 for non- Full Name First, Middle, and Family/Sur/Last Name Date members will also be available for those Police Department in Canada, who will who are not able to attend both days of speak on The Peaceful Warriors, Officer ______Shelly Hamel from the Washington State the training. Current or Retired Officer __Active __Retired __Not Applicable Hotel reservations can be made at Criminal Justice Training Center, who the Walnut Creek Marriott, located at will speak on The Police Brain and Sa- __New or Renew __New Membership __Renew 2355 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, mantha Daly, the Deputy Director of the Country______Rank, Title______CA 94596, by phoning 1-800-228-9290 or Washington State Police Academy, who 1-925-934-2000. Make sure to let the hotel will speak on Coaching and Discipline. Organization Name ______Please feel free to share the informa- know that you’re with the International Email Address______Association of Women Police Training tion about this training event to your when phoning in to make sure that you fellow law enforcement colleagues, both Magazine __YES I Will Read Online______obtain the reduced rate. in and out of your Department. I hope Daily room rates from March 31st that you will be able to attend and take Mail Member material (and Magazine if print version desired) to address below through April 2nd, 2017 are $139.00 + tax advantage of this wonderful training ______and a $2.00 City Tourism fee, and from opportunity! ______Membership Fee Schedule, Check Appropriate Membership (If for longer period or higher amount, cross out and put in the updated period or the amount.)

Check Here Period Type Dues/Fee Amount 1 Year Membership Membership $40 2 Year Membership Membership $70 1 Year Membership Developing Country* $25 2 Year Membership Developing Country* $40 1 Year Membership Affiliate Organization $50 Life Membership Life Membership $500 Life Membership Developing Country* $300 1 Year Membership Corporate $500 1 Year Magazine Magazine Subscription $70 Donation Donation to IAWP Enter Amount

*Developing Country List is on the Website, www.IAWP.org. Payment Information: All amounts must be tendered in U.S. Funds. Apply online at the Website at http://www.iawp.org, or,

Print, Complete and Mail this Form with Check to: Contact the Treasurer for Western IAWP Treasurer Union or bank transfer. Michele Lish IAWP Treasurer - [email protected] P.O. Box 13485 Portland, OR 97213 USA

NOTICE: The International Association of Women Police encourages members to maintain an active email address and for Support our advertisers. magazine and member material, a valid postal address. Otherwise, no material can be sent to the member. Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal. January 2016 March 2017 POA Journal Page 13

Gala 22nd Year Celebration Star Performers Investment Club Celebrates its $1,770,000 Portfolio

By Mike Hebel, Club Member million. Money Magazine, Kiplinger’s Personal Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) will Star Performers meets the first Thurs- Finance Magazine, Forbes, Fortune, and hit new continuing highs in 2017 and On February 2, 2017 the Star Perform- day of each month, 1pm, at Northern the NAIC monthly publication Better may very well cross the 22,000 boundary ers Investment Club members met, with Station’s community room. At its typical Investing. Some are committed listeners by the 3rd dquarter of 2017; its all-time their spouses/partners, in the Chart monthly meeting, the Club will review to Ric Edelman & Greg O’Donnell (KSFO high of 20,743 was achieved in early-2017. Room of the San Francisco Yacht Club, its equity portfolio, its partners’ capital on Saturdays), Bob Brinker (Starship It believes that the S&P 500 and NAS- to commemorate and applaud again accounts, any significant events affecting Money Talk, KSFO on Sundays) and DAQ will make strong and impressive achieving another milestone. Its port- its holdings, and the current condition of viewers of Jim Cramer’s “Mad Money” mid double-digit gains in both 2017 and folio has climbed to $1,771,436 in value the US and global economies. Partners (daily on CNBC). 2018 - with continuing record highs. review and present reports on individual The Club is looking for companies and the club, formed on August 29, 1995, Star Performers Investment stocks and mutual funds – both those with strong and growing revenues, earn- is celebrating its 22nd anniversary. It Club’s Officers presently owned and those under con- ings, cash flow and growing dividends. was a joyous prosperity dinner. The St. • Mike Hebel, president sideration. Buy and sell decisions are It is also concerned about price. At its Francis Yacht Club was a splendid loca- • Farrell Suslow, vice-president then made. investment best, Star Performers buys tion for this celebration with magnificent • Dennis Meixner, treasurer The partners are already making good to great companies at fair to good Bay views. • Ray Shine, secretary plans for their $2,000,000 Royal Celebra- prices and holds them for long periods. The partners had celebrated their The club’s partnership agreement tion. A very special gala (trip to Cuba, It looks for companies with great man- $1,000,000 milestone in October 2013 allows for up to 30 members. Its 30th h cruise to Alaska, St. Lawrence River or agement, demonstrable competitive at the Carmel Valley Ranch and their member was inducted in April 2016. A on the Mississippi River, or an Amtrak advantage, and with favorable balance $1,250,000 in April 2014 at the Water waiting list is kept. If interested, please trip from SF to Chicago) for its first $2.0 sheet characteristics (cash generation, Bar restaurant near the foot of the Bay contact Mike Hebel ([email protected]) for million portfolio is under active consid- return on shareholder equity). Bridge. Their $1,500,000 was celebrated more details. &toasted at the Boudin Bistro in March eration. The partners are committed to The Club remains optimistic that the 2015. The partners looked forward to remain with the Club for the long term. even greater advances with their presi- Top Ten Holdings dent Mike Hebel, who had previously • Starbucks 8.0% (April 2014) accurately forecast $1.5 mil- • Berkshire Hathaway 5.0% lion by mid-2015, now boldly asserting • Home Depot 4.7 % a forecast of $2.0 million by July 1, 2018. • Visa 4.4 % The 30 partners, mostly active and re- • Johnson & Johnson 3.7 % tired SFPD members, toasted each other • Biogen Idec 3.6 % for having the patience and endurance • Facebook 3.5 % to remain together since August 1995. It • Vanguard Health Care Fund 3.4 % was formed with the three “E’s” as its • TJX 3.4 % foundation – education, entertainment, • Lam Research 3.4% and enrichment – and over the years, this is exactly what the Club has done. Investment Process It has diligently studied stocks and The Star Performers Investment Club mutual funds, invested wisely – stayed is affiliated with the Better Investing/ the course – and celebrated, initially, National Association of Investors Corp. each$100,000 advance but now does so (NAIC) – a national educational organi- at each $200,000 milestone. zation of over 4,500 US investment clubs. The number of clubs with portfolios of The Road to Success $1 million or more is about 75 (1.7 %) ac- Getting there was quite a trip. Like cording to Better Investing-NAIC. most clubs and individual investors, The Club invests monthly ($5,400/ Star Performers saw its portfolio erode average), reinvests all dividends (now during the dot com crash of 2000 – 2002. over $48,000 annually), looks primarily Its portfolio reached an all time high for growth companies that are “best of ($539,000) in August 2000; thereafter, the breed”while also paying dividends, it painfully declined to $309,000 by and seeks a broad diversification of in- September of 2002. Then it began a dustries and company sizes. It has one steady climb to $795,836 (October 2007) mutual fund - Vanguard’s specialized only again to retrace and retreat in the portfolio – health care (a health care sec- global financial crisis of 2008. By Febru- tor fund) and one ETF – XLE (an energy ary 2009 the “Great Recession” of 2008 select sector). reduced the portfolio to $384,330. But The Club relies on Value Line, Stan- with patience and faith in the American dard and Poor’s, TD Ameritrade (its economic system, the portfolio sprung discount broker) and Morning Star for back and registered $800,639 in 2010. its research. Also, members subscribe And thereafter rapidly hit $1.0 million, to the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, $1.25 million, $1.5 million and now 1.7 Page 14 POA Journal March 2017 SF Dispatcher of the Month

Department of Emergency Management 1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Division of Emergency Communications SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Anne Kronenberg Edwin M. Lee Division of Emergency Services Executive Director Mayor Phone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043

Date: February 1, 2017 To: Carlos Soto, Public Safety Dispatcher From: Lisa Marie Gerard, Employee Recognition Coordinator Re: Communications Dispatcher of the Month – February 2017

The Department of Emergency Management has selected you as Communications Dispatcher of the Month for February 2017 in recogni- tion of your display of professional- ALERT volunteer Ken Craig, accompanied by his husband, Dr. Paul Lin, receives his NEN ism during a request for assistance award at City Hall. on a shooting at 131 Northridge Rd. On Friday, December 30, 2016 while functioning as a call-taker you SFPD ALERT Volunteer Wins received a frantic call for assistance with your caller stating “my sister is shot in the head”. Within moments Inaugural N.E.N. Award you identified a run had just been sent up for both police and fire re- Mark Hernandez (SFPD, Ret.) sponse and initiated supplemental ALERT Program Coordinator information. It continued to escalate given the severity of the situation The SFPD ALERT program was but you persevered and calmed your honored to be a part of the 9th Annual caller and documented all informa- Neighborhood Empowerment Network tion for the safety of your responders (N.E.N.) Awards, held at City Hall on and the public. Friday, January 27, 2017. The Awards Carlos, your handling of this dreadful situation demonstrated your ability celebrate the amazing work of com- to remain calm and proficient in any situation. You never wavered in your munity leaders and organizations in role, relaying important details as they were obtained. You also provided pre- San Francisco’s neighborhoods. As is arrival instructions to your caller to assist in the care of her sister, continually assessing her condition. the tradition with the NEN Awards, We commend you in your performance and the exemplary execution of the winners were nominated by the your duties! Your quick response, organized and professional handling of community and members of the various this incident reflects upon your first-rate skills in communications. organizations. • Substitute instructor for ALERT (new Congratulations, Carlos!! It was an honor to be present to wit- member) training classes ness ALERT Senior Team Leader, Ken LMG:File Craig, become the inaugural recipient of • Developed/Created ALERT member the Exemplary ALERT Leadership award. training drills Ken served on what was originally called • Developed/Created the ALERT Logo the ALERT Working Group, which was formed by Captain David Lazar in order • Developed/Created GoogleGroups to help take the ALERT program from contact system for member event noti- a concept to a functional entity. That fications Creates quarterly publication Working Group evolved into the ALERT of the ALERT Academy Newsletter Advisory/Recruitment Committee, and • ALERT Facebook and 4Bells admin- Ken has been an integral part of it to this istrator day. In addition to being a member of the Advisory Recruitment Committee, • Creates and manages Eventbrite reg- Ken also serves on the ALERT Training istration for ALERT events Committee, Awards Committee, and • Assists at all ALERT training classes Communications Committee. Here is and many ALERT recruitment and a short list of Ken’s contributions to the outreach events ALERT program: • Created and manages ALERT Gmail • Developed and wrote the original account in order to assist Program draft of the SFPD Manual covering Coordinator with member questions/ the ALERT Program issues • Outreach (event) Coordinator Congratulations and thank you, Ken! March 2017 POA Journal Page 15

“Thankfully some civic minded citizens jumped in and assisted past Police Commission President Suzy Loftus. SFPD officers are the officer. Many thanks to them. The officer showed tremendous no longer afforded the use of the Carotid Restraint and we never restraint and although injured he has returned to work. This is an- have been authorized to carry Tasers. It just doesn’t make sense.” other example a flawed SFPD Use of Force policy implemented by — SFPOA Citizens Intervene in Scuffle Between San Francisco Officer, Homeless Man By KTVU reporter Tara Moriarty A sampling of FaceBook support: Posted:Feb 22 2017 05:15PM PST Updated:Feb 22 2017 07:03PM PST “The police commission is putting/keeping our police officers in danger. Shame on them for not making our officers safety a #1 priority.” — Denise Grey SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) — A group of Good Samaritans recently came to the aid of a San Francisco police officer who was being attacked by a homeless man. “Nice to see someone backing the blue.” — Philip Hall Kirill Zubaryev was waiting for a bus across the street from the corner of La Playa and Cabrillo in the city’s Outer Richmond District when he noticed a scuffle “The police commissioners’ actions clearly show that they would rather see an break out between a police officer and a homeless man. He started recording the incident on his cell phone. officer get injured rather than officers having tools to fight back. A taser would “Next thing I know the police officer is yelling for help,” Zubaryev said. “I’m like have helped even a two officer unit would have helped but the thoughts are no it ‘OK, I should probably get over there and see what I can do.” will be okay.” — Neil Cunningham Citizens intervene in scuffle between San Francisco officer, homeless man “Shame on the BOS for still not given our protectors Tasers!” — Chris N The incident occurred on the evening of Feb. 19 in front of a Safeway store on Christina Ocean Beach. Witnesses told KTVU the officer calmly approached the man who police say was high on drugs while exposing and touching himself. “The next thing you know the homeless man jumps on him,” Zubrayev said. “When will the cowardly police commission and ignorant public realize that Video from the incident shows bystanders running to the officer’s rescue. They to negate the carotid and negate Tasers can also increase the use of a deadly helped pry the homeless man off the officer and pinned the suspect to the ground. weapon?” — Clayton Goodwin “The fact that we had citizens who came to the assistance of the officer was really helpful and a great feeling that people are out there (who will) help and support,” “It’s totally ridiculous that the officers don’t have Tasers. Not right since there are said Officer Giselle Talkoff with SFPD. “It became a very dangerous situation for a lot of weird people out there.” — Marylee Hartman the officer. And even for the public to view something like that it’s pretty scary.” “I’m glad the officer showed restraint, he did the right thing he didn’t reach for his “I personally thanked the young man who filmed and then aided the officer.” gun,” Zubrayev said. “He tried to get the man on the ground without hurting him.” — Brian Danker The incident raises fresh questions about the department’s use of force policies since less lethal options are now limited. Officers can no longer use the carotid “Thank Heavens for those folks who came to the officers aid. And, how stupid is restraint and tasers have never been allowed. “The police officer doesn’t know if this individual has a weapon, whether it be it to continue to deny Tasers to our SFPD!” — Jossy Spiga a knife, a shiv, a screwdriver or even a gun, and the officer no longer has the op- portunity to use the carotid restraint to get this individual into custody and we’ve “It’s a good ending, no one died.” — Laura Stepping never been afforded tasers so it makes our job that much more difficult,” said Martin Halloran, president of the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association. “No officer should be working alone!! It’s unsafe.” — Mara BD New police Chief Bill Scott is an avid supporter of Tasers. More police officers arrived on scene within minutes of the incident and the “Nice work Suzy...how about you go out and cruise the tenderloin or mission by suspect was taken into custody. The officer only suffered cuts and bruises. yourself at 3 am...give them what they need to do their jobs...” — Michael Gilman For Zubrayev, it was a lesson in what it means to be a Good Samaritan. “The [people who helped the officer] were good people,” he said. They did the “As much as this pisses me off someone trying to fight an officer, it actually right thing and looking back at it, I kind of wish I had done more.” makes me even prouder to see people step in.” — Nick Gorman http://www.ktvu.com/news/ktvu-local-news/237504920-story “Thank You to the citizens who risked themselves to help officers of SFPD.” — David Lanier

Good Samaritan Hailed On Social Media For Helping Baton Rouge Police Officer Under Attack

By Grace Toohey offered a courageous and unconditional Tillman’s help. [email protected] response to the officer. Ms. Williams- “She made a big difference,” McK- Published Feb. 19, 2017 Tillman is a hero and demonstrates the neely said. true meaning of loving God and loving Bennett was finally detained after he Vickie Williams-Tillman was on her your neighbor.” was hit by a stun gun fired by a second way to Sam’s Club and Walmart early Williams-Tillman said she didn’t officer who arrived at the scene, McK- Sunday morning, listening to gospel hesitate to help. “It was something that neely said. All three people involved music, when she noticed a police officer went through my soul,” she said. “You in the fight were taken to Our Lady of struggling with a man on the side of don’t think about the risk.” the Lake Regional Medical Center with Harry Drive. The 44-year-old officer, whose name minor injuries and were released by She rolled down her window to ask if has not been released, had found the Sunday evening. the officer needed help, but she couldn’t man asleep in his vehicle just before 8 Williams-Tillman hurt her wrist, hear him respond. She did, however, lock a.m. in the 8400 block of Harry Drive, McKneely said. eyes with him. seeing drug paraphernalia visible, ac- Bennett was booked into Parish “I could see in his eyes he needed cording to the arrest report. As the man, Prison Sunday afternoon on counts of help,” said Williams-Tillman. “You don’t 28-year-old Thomas Bennett, exited aggravated battery, disarming a police have time to think about it …I did what from his vehicle, he became aggressive, officer, battery on a police officer, resist- God needed me to do.” said Baton Rouge Police spokesman Sgt. ing an officer with violence, possession Trenisha Jackson with Ms. Vickie Williams- And what Williams-Tillman did — L’Jean McKneely. Bennett, of Albany, of cocaine and possession of drug para- Tillman jumping on the attacker’s back until grabbed the officer’s baton and used it phernalia. drivers had driven by and not stopped more police arrived — has many in the to repeatedly hit the officer in the head, The officer, who has a total of 21 years to help him. community, including the mayor, hail- McKneely said. of service, nine of those with BRPD, suf- “A lot of people passed him up,” ing the 56-year-old as a hero. Bennett also grabbed the officer’s fered wounds on his head, McKneely Williams-Tillman said, but that’s not “Vickie Williams-Tillman epitomizes flashlight and radio, and attempted to said. fair to police officers. “They’re human the true Good Samaritan,” Mayor- take the gun from the officer’s holster. Williams-Tillman said she spoke with beings, just like us …We’re all one family President Sharon Weston-Broome said McKneely said things might have gone the officer and gave him a hug after they in a statement. “She reached out and a different way without Williams- were both treated. He told her a lot of Page 16 POA Journal March 2017

Marty and Executive Board, POA Mail Thanks so much for the balloons and teddy bear that you had deliv- Marty, to the hotel?” (showed them the hotel ered to my son’s (Mataio) room at Citizen’s compliment for what is address.) UCSF Mission Bay. It really helped likely two Co B officers who provided They kindly explained it. but I could brighten his mood and provided a a courtesy transport to a tourist. I for- not do it. because It was so hard to me. more comfortable setting for him during his weeklong stay. We ap- warded to Capt. Fong at Co. B as well. At that time, the police told me. Sgt. Michael Andraychak #457 preciate you guys thinking of us “Can we take you to the hotel?” and looking out for us. We have a Officer in Charge And they drove me to the reserved pretty long road to recovery ahead Media Relations Unit hotel. and said to me. “Don’t worry.” of us but the support really makes it I wanted to say “be happy” but, I easier to manage. [Editor]— just said to them “thank you so much”. Much appreciated! I want to thank to the San Francisco Thanks to the two policemen. My Mataio(8), Kaleo(10), Tai, and police. san trip has remained a good memory Aaron Lozada I am a Korean grand mother who and once again I thank them for their can speak English a little. I went on a train trip to san [Fran- kindness. cisco] alone. I arrived in San at 2:30 “Be happy in 2017” To the Anonymous Donor to SF PAL — was appreciated during a difficult Am. Because the train was delayed. [via email] Thank you very much for your kind time. Due to the efforts of my extended I was embarrassed. There were no donation to the SF PAL Cadet program. SFPD family, we gave my Mom a great buses. There were no taxis and even Dear SFPOA — This donation will allow SF PAL to send off. I was never more proud to there were no one people around. I Your kind expression of sympathy purchase a van, which will transport be associated with any other group or reserved hotel room. But it was too is deeply appreciated and gratefully us to and from events in a more timely organization. It was a life well lived, hard to walk. It was midnight and It acknowledged by the family of Denis and safe manner. The fact that you are Mom. was raining. Cashman. anonymous makes us believe that you You have my heartfelt thanks and gratitude. Then they came to me. They were The flowers were so beautiful! are proud of the work we do and have Sincerely, two young police man patroling at Thank you for remembering Denis. been following our program. We will Sgt. Philip Fee, that time. I asked them “how to get Dave and Ross Cashman continue to strive to make a positive difference both in the San Francisco Traffic Company/Solos Police Department and in the San Francisco community. Thank you Dear SFPOA — again from the bottom of our hearts. On behalf of the Sacred Heart Stu- Sincerely, dents and Parents Association. I would Samantha Morales, like to thank you for the cash donation A/Cadet Captain from the SFPOA to our annual crab dinner. The support of the SFPOA helped To the members of the POA make the event a huge success and and Marty Halloran — proceeds will benefit the students of Thank you very much for your the SHC community. kind donation to the SF PAL Cadets. Thank you again. This donation will enable us to attend Jo Mazzucco events in a more timely and efficient manner. We, the Cadets at SF PAL take Dear Editor— pride in serving both the San Francisco On Dec. 22, 2016, Taraval Station Police Department, but also the mem- hosted a reception on the 10 year an- bers of the San Francisco community. niversary of the fatal shooting of Off. Your generous donation will allow Bryan Tuvera #1941. SF PAL to purchase a van that will Our thanks go to Captain Flaherty transport us to and from events. It will and all from Co I who helped. (Benny allow us as cadets to become closer, & Fred!) as we will now be traveling together. Thanks to Bryan’s family for allow- Thank you very much for this kind ing us to share our collective grief in donation. continuing to honor our fallen hero. Sincerely, Special thanks to Chief Chaplin, Samantha Morales, Mayor Sylvester, FALEO members, A/Cadet Captain Dispatch, and everyone who attended or sent wishes. Dear Marty and POA — And, always, thanks to the VPOA & We had plenty of delicious chocolate cake to share with our favorite police On behalf of my family, I would like the POA for supporting our efforts to officers at Ingleside Station. Mrs. Dorothy Busalacchi delivered the cake, card to thank you very much for the flowers truly “Never Forget.” from our neighbors & single red rose to the station. Dorothy has ten immedi- and your presence at my Mon’s funeral Judy Riggle ate family members in the SFPD. service. Your support and consolation Juanita Stockwell Thank you Capt. McFadden and Ingleside Station.

E-mail [email protected] f or the following free reports: California Contractor’s License #976466 Remodeling Magazine’s 2015 “Cost versus Value” report. CELL 650.296.0323 How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in the San Francisco area? [email protected] How much does it cost BRUCECONSTRUCTION.COM to remodel a kitchen in the San Francisco area? (Things to consider) Before you hire a contractor. March 2017 POA Journal Page 17 Book Reviews at least one of those characters. There’s a bit of San Francisco color in Before the Fall the book as the protagonist recalls a visit By Noah Hawley into the At- to The City when he was very young Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi lantic. Bur- and watched the incredible Jack Lalanne roughs is one swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco Noah Hawley, best known as a film of only two while pulling boats tied to himself with producer and screenwriter, is also a fine p e o p l e t o a rope. Burroughs credits watching this author and has published five novels. He survive the feat as being the reason for becoming is known for creating and writing the c ra s h, t he an avid and competitive swimmer. The television series Fargo. The novel being other being memory of that scene recurs throughout reviewed here, Before the Fall, made the the four-year the novel. New York Times best-seller list for several old son of his The investigation begins with some months in 2016. host. Having reasonable guesses that father of the During the 1990s, Mr. Hawley worked always been child may have been targeted as he had in San Francisco as a computer program- a very strong of time line + human elements. It is an become embroiled in an investigation mer and as a paralegal at various law s w i m m e r incalculable tragedy, one that shows us regarding his business affairs. And offices. Burroughs gathers up the child and the ultimate finiteness of human control even though Burroughs is originally The protagonist of this novel, Scott swims to land and safety in an exciting over the universe, and the humbling received as a hero, some suspicion falls Burroughs, is a complex character. He is opening to this highly polished thriller. power of collective death.” on him. There is more than one agency a recovering alcoholic and a struggling An investigation begins as to how Rather than spoil the ending I will investigating the crash, which results painter. Like Burroughs, the book is and why the jet crashed. Was it a me- only say that the ending surprised me a in clashes of ego and procedure. One of difficult to define. It is a “whodunit,” a chanical failure? Was someone on the great deal, so much that at first I was dis- the investigators ruminates as he begins thriller, a psychological and sociological jet targeted for some unknown reason? appointed. But after some time I thought his job: “Gus Franklin finds himself exam of people and social institutions, Was it a terrorist action? Could it have to myself, “Why not? It certainly could leaving simple intelligence behind and particularly the media. been pilot error? have been that way.” approaching something that can only Burroughs is invited by a wealthy Unlike many books with several char- One thing is sure, the author, Mr. be described as wisdom, defined in this woman friend to join her, her husband acters, this one gives the reader plenty Hawley, has command of the language case by an ability to understand the fac- and family and another couple on a of information about every person by and how to keep a story moving. I would tual and practical pieces of an event, but flight aboard a private jet from Martha’s using a chapter for each. The whole of not be surprised to see the book, perhaps also appreciate its full human import. A Vineyard to New York City. He accepts. the mystery rides on the description of in an edited or somewhat re-worked plane crash is not simply the sum total A short time after takeoff the jet crashes manner, made into a film. Rising Tide The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and how it changed America

By John M. Barry trina. There weakness, makes no mistakes…To repel ings, from virulent anti-socialistic to Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi a r e s t r o n g it requires an intense, nearly perfect, accepting government intervention on a a r g u m e n t s and sustained effort. Major John Lee, in large scale. It also changed the makeup John M. Barry is an American author a b o ut h ow the 1920s the Army district engineer in of both major political parties as African and historian. He is best known for these the damage Vicksburg …observed, “In physical and Americans fled the Republican Party in award-winning books: Rising Tide, The cou ld h ave mental strain, a prolonged high-water large numbers and aligned themselves Ambition and the Power, The Great Influ- been reduced fight on threatened levees can only be with the Democrats. enza, Roger Williams and the Creation of if the Missis- compared with real war.” One of the ma- But most importantly, the book de- the American Soul, and Power Plays. The sippi’s safety jor forces of the era was the Percy family scribes how we try to harness nature at book under review here was published systems had of Mississippi, and no member of that our own peril, and how politics and the in 1997 and appeared on the New York not been ne- family was more influential the LeRoy attendant feuds, arrogance and greed Times Best Seller list and won the 1998 glected or Percy, a Mississippi attorney, planter and result in endangering Americans. Frances Parkman Prize from the Society of overlooked. politician who was a personal friend of For those of you who are fans of litera- American Historians for the year’s best Today, as I Theodore Roosevelt. In 1910 Mr. Percy ture, the highly acclaimed author Walker book on American history. In 2005, the write this review, the construction and was elected to the United States Senate. Percy, whose debut novel, The Moviegoer, New York Public Library named it one management of the dam and spillways When the 1927 flood struck the Delta Mr. was later listed by Time magazine among of the fifty best books of any genre in of Oroville are coming up for similar Percy and his son forced black share- their Best English-language novels from the preceding 50 years. After the pub- criticism. Is this a pattern that indicates croppers to remain in the area and battle 1923 to 2005, was the nephew of LeRoy lication of this book he remains active we can’t learn? I’m not sure, but this book the oncoming flood waters. The book Percy. And for those popular music in the study and criticism of the Missis- certainly raises some pertinent issues gives an extended explanation of this fans who might read this book, Randy sippi River. He lives in New Orleans and about the management and mismanage- and how, when the catastrophe came to Newman wrote and recorded the tune, Washington, D.C. ment of rivers and disaster planning in an end, Percy and his son were rightfully Louisiana, 1927. It was later recorded Although Mr. Barry is classified as the United States. criticized. by Aaron Neville and received a new an historian, and this book demon- The story begins before the War That being said, the book gives a popularity following Hurricane Katrina. strates that he is a fine one, he is much Between the States. In 1850 General description of how The Ku Klux Klan Mr. Barry’s clear explanation of more than what comes to most peoples’ Andrew Atkinson Humphreys was began and spread throughout the South, complex ideas has eluded others. This mind when they think of an historian. assigned to “lead a survey of the Mis- but Mr. Percy pushed The Klan out of his study of the relationship between rivers, This twenty-year old book is a story of sissippi River from Cairo, Illinois to the county, referring to them as, “spies, liars their surrounding geographical environ- natural history, politics, race, the Missis- Gulf of Mexico. The aim was to discover and cowards.” ments, politics and the mix of power and sippi River and hubris. It tells the story the law governing the River and to deter- Rising Tide describes in detail not race is one of the best natural history of one of the greatest natural disasters mine how to tame it.” Humphreys was a just how the flood came about but its portrayals available for general reader- in the history of the United States and ruthless soldier and a careful engineer. devastation and aftermath. Mr. Barry ship. Although Mr. Barry entertains attempts to explain not only what hap- “Until the 1830s, West Point dominated also explains how in that aftermath the and teaches about many other complex pened but why it happened. When the American engineering. West Point of- United States changed its political lean- subjects, Rising Tide is one of his best. Mississippi River flooded that April in fered the only academic training in the 1927 it inundated the homes of more field in America, and Army engineers than half-a -million people, flooded were a true elite.” Humphreys easily fit more than 16.5 million acres in seven that description. He was to eventually Maloney Security, states and caused 250 to 500 deaths. It clash with a civilian engineer of even greatly influenced the political fortunes greater brilliance, James Buchannan Inc. of many men, including Huey Long Eads. “Mr. Eads was named by the deans who become governor of Louisiana and of American engineering colleges as one Trade Show & Convention Specialists Herbert Hoover, who became President. of the five greatest engineers of all time, Calif. Lic. A-6670 PP0 7549 Following the flood of 1927 hundreds of with the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and thousand African-Americans migrated Thomas Edison.” Maloney Security uses Off Duty Police and to more Northern locales. America was The Civil War years demanded the Retired Police Officers for armed positions. forever changed. attention of both governments and their My wife, Laura, and I visited New citizens, taking away their concentration Orleans last October. It’s a wonderful of taming the Mississippi River, at least For More Information Please Call Allan Kennedy place to visit if you like music, great food on a large scale. But, as the book takes the 1055 Laurel Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 and friendly people. One subject that is reader into the early 20th Century, new still fresh in the citizens’ minds is the battles are described. The author writes,” (650) 593-0163 • www.maloneysecurity.com devastation wrought by Hurricane Ka- Unlike a human enemy, the river has no Page 18 POA Journal March 2017 Boston Patrolmen’s Union, City Reach $68 Million Deal The city’s largest police union and review also revealed that 2,011 Police the Boston Police Department to attract state’s cuts, the city said. Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s administration Department employees — including a strong police force.” The arbitration award during the last have agreed to a four-year, $68 million members of the command staff and The patrolmen’s union and the city contract negotiations ordered the city contract for patrol officers, marking the police detectives — earned more than have not voluntarily settled contract to pay 75 percent of the original Quinn first time in nearly a decade that both $100,000 in the 2016 calendar year. That talks since the 2007 negotiations resulted benefits, added $2,000 to every patrol- sides have voluntarily settled. group included 1,243 people with the in annual wage increases as high as 3.5 man’s base pay, and mandated the city The contract, reached Jan. 20 and an- rank of patrolman, the data said. percent, officials said. pay 3 percent raises in each of the last nounced the Friday before a three-day Patrick Rose, the head of the patrol- Sweeney said the new contract, three years, city officials said. Under the weekend, will mean an annual 2 percent men’s union, did not respond to a Friday which was not provided to the Globe, new deal, the city will pay 100 percent increase over four years — for a total of phone call seeking comment on the was filed Friday for the consideration of of the benefit. Forty-nine percent of the 8 percent — for the 1,500 members of new deal. Instead he said in a statement the City Council. The councilors, who patrol officers are eligible for the benefits, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Associa- that his organization is proud to bring must approve the contract before it is officials said. tion, said David Sweeney, the city’s chief “these hard-fought for contracts” back implemented, probably will address the The new contract will also standard- financial officer. to its members and to be a partner with measure when they meet March 1. ize hazardous compensation for police “One of the biggest challenges the the city. With the pay increase, a patrol officer officers that is comparable to what city city has had is managing its collective “The bargaining committee and I whose base pay is $68,000 in the first firefighters receive. That component will bargaining costs over time,’’ Sweeney believe it represents a fair bargain and year will see his or her pay increase to cost the city $4 million annually. said. “We now have avoided all of the is beneficial to the union and the city of about $74,000 by July 2019, Sweeney said. In addition, the city will pay $4 cost and anxiety of arbitration [by] cre- Boston,’’ Rose said of the contract deal. In addition, the contract restores the million each year to revise the depart- ating certainty for the city for the next “The city and the union made history full benefits of the so-called Quinn pay- ment’s raise system. Previously, officers four years.” by getting this done at the bargaining ments at a cost to the city of about $4 received a step increase during the first The announcement comes four days table and in the shortest period of time million per year through the end of the three years of their employment, but after the city released its 2016 payroll that in the history of the union and without contract, Sweeney said. would have had to wait another 17 years showed members of the Boston Police state intervention.” The Quinn Bill was a state program to get another raise. Department as its highest earners. Those Walsh, who was said to be personally that raised the salaries of officers who Under the new deal, the officers will salaries included a massive one-time ret- involved in the negotiating process, also obtained additional education. The state get $1,500 added to their annual pay roactive check that the city was ordered put the agreement in sunny terms. and the city used to split the cost of the after five years, a similar amount after to pay as part of an arbitration award. “This historic agreement was reached benefits. But in 2009, the state cut its 10 years, and $3,000 after the 15th year. A Globe analysis showed that the in record time due to both sides priori- half, and the salaries of many officers payroll for the Police Department has tizing good faith negotiations,’’ Walsh dropped significantly. The patrol officers From The Boston Globe increased 28 percent since 2009, in part said in a statement. “And it maintains an missed out on approximately $27 million because of the arbitration awards. The affordable contract while still allowing over the last decade as a result of the Michigan GOP Takes Aim At Local Government Pensions, Looks To Convert To 401(k) Plans LANSING, MI — Struggling under workers in the late 1990s, Republican leg- top priority. stability of the job.” the weight of pension and health care islators are now considering moving all Municipal officials are eager to see A pension, he said, lets first respond- obligations, Michigan lawmakers appear newly hired teachers and local govern- changes, too. ers retire no matter how the stock market ready to take another whack at public ment workers to 401(k)-type plans and “This is essentially a mortgage cri- is faring. employee benefits — a move that reflects cutting municipal retiree health benefits. sis. We can’t afford our payments, and “You don’t want some 65-year-old renewed determination to shift workers Just one other state, Alaska, has ended they’re ballooning,” said Port Huron firefighter trying to drag your butt out to 401(k)-style retirement systems, even teacher pensions. City Manager James Freed, who worries of a burning house,” he said. if it happens in baby steps. The governor, a former accountant that his town of 29,000 people an hour’s Oklahoma and Alaska are the only Other states have made more mod- and venture capitalist, has not outlined drive outside of Detroit will have to cut other states besides Michigan where new est changes, but the latest push shows specific retirement proposals other spending by up to 20 percent in coming state employees are in mandatory 401(k)- that conservatives want to approve big than to be cool to shifting new teach- years if nothing is done. style plans, which have been common in reforms 20 years after Michigan became ers away from pensions because of the “We’ve already gone through 10 years the private sector for many years. the first state to close pensions to future large upfront costs. But he warns that if of budget cuts,” Freed said. “At this If Michigan were to shift all new lo- state workers. Republican Gov. Rick Sny- nothing is done, retiree obligations — point we’re not talking about cutting cal workers and teachers to 401(k)-style der is pressing to address $14 billion in especially medical costs — will squeeze services. We’re talking about eliminat- plans, “it would be the first large state unfunded liabilities, mostly from retiree city budgets further and jeopardize basic ing services.” that’s taken that kind of action. People medical costs, spread across more than services. Options that may be considered in the would certainly look closely at it,” said 330 communities. Influential conservatives point to Legislature include prohibiting retiree Greg Mennis, who studies public-sector “As a state, we cannot get ahead if Detroit, where thousands of people health benefits from being a subject retirement systems for the Pew Chari- too many of our local communities have had their pensions cut by 4.5 percent in of collective bargaining, capping how table Trusts. problems,” he said. the bankruptcy. Annual cost-of-living much local governments pay toward The drive comes as President Donald The proposals could serve as a na- increases were eliminated, and health retiree medical insurance and eliminat- Trump’s administration explores how to tional blueprint, and they will provoke coverage was replaced with a monthly ing traditional coverage in retirement for implement at the federal level parts of a a pitched battle with public unions that stipend to buy insurance through the new workers in favor of contributions Wisconsin law that all but eliminated are desperate to preserve traditional federal exchanges. toward tax-deferred accounts, which is collective bargaining for public-sector benefits. “If any more of the cities go bank- already in effect for new teachers and unions in that state, according to Gov. Michigan is taking a leading role rupt, their workers are not going to get state employees. Scott Walker. because of its size and the fact that GOP what they were promised. That’s just Critics say the state should not inter- Michigan conservatives are deter- legislators and Snyder turned what was not fair,” said John Kennedy, president vene in local labor contracts and describe mined to take action. once a stronghold of organized labor and CEO of Autocam Medical in Grand the push as an attack on police and fire- “At some point, the political resolve into a right-to-work state. They also Rapids, who led an informal task force fighters who risk their lives and typically needs to be applied to this problem,” said forced teachers and state employees to that Snyder formed to study the issue. must retire earlier than other workers. Sen. Phil Pavlov, a Republican from St. contribute a portion of their paychecks He is also a board member at the West “We thought what we had was bought Clair, north of Detroit. to avoid receiving smaller pensions in Michigan Policy Forum, a group of busi- and paid for,” said 56-year-old Monty Democrats say they are willing to retirement. ness leaders and GOP donors that has Nye, who retired from the Meridian talk about easing long-term liabilities After ending pensions for new state listed unfunded retirement costs as its Township Fire Department outside Lan- but not without also discussing cuts in sing two years ago. state revenue that have contributed to An officer in the statewide union, local budget woes. Nye said some new hires have already Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich ceased to qualify for health care in retire- of Flint said it would be foolish to rush ment and will receive smaller pensions. bills while there is so much uncertainty Veteran firefighters agreed to smaller over the future of the federal health care pay raises to keep intact the size of their law and Medicare in the GOP-controlled pension, he said. Congress. Nye said he pays $800 a month for “You can’t talk about cutting benefits his family’s health insurance — half of for teachers and firefighters … and the premium. He also challenged a con- expect the federal government to come tention by Republicans that millennial in,” he said. “After what their plans are, workers prefer 401(k) systems because people are going to be more economi- the plans are portable from job to job. cally insecure.” “That might be people that are look- ing to move around in the corporate From The Associated Press via world,” Nye said. “But the people that The Albany Times Union go to fire departments go there for the Categories: Recent Developments March 2017 POA Journal Page 19 Things Get Personal as Contract Talks Between Pittsburgh Mayor and City’s Police Break Down February 23, 2017 turned unproductive. the mayor now seeking re-election to a In the years since, Peduto has con- In the aftermath, Acklin said union second. tinued to champion progressive ideals The increasingly fraught relationship president Robert Swartzwelder, of the There was the public struggle over and law enforcement reforms that some between Pittsburgh’s mayor and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge Peduto’s appointment of the reform- within the police department have city’s police union has likely hit a new No. 1, needed a “course in leadership minded Cameron McLay as the city’s viewed as hostile and capable of under- low, with contract talks between the two and perhaps one in anger management.” chief of police in 2014. The pick was mining public support. sides recently devolving into a series of Acklin also said the city’s police officers widely resisted by the department’s There is also ongoing legal action tak- personal attacks and sharp-edged ac- were being ill-served by union officials union, as well as some of its rank-and- en against the city by the police union. cusations. like Swartzwelder. file members. McLay later resigned Tim McNulty, a spokesman for the A recent Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ar- “We’ve shown nothing but good faith the post after just two years in charge, mayor, told PennLive Monday that this ticle detailing the situation says a Feb. 9 from the very beginning,” Acklin added. although he denied internal pushback includes the FOP’s appeal of an arbitra- meeting between Mayor Bill Peduto, his “They’ve shown nothing but a willing- as the reason. tion panel’s decision on their contract chief of staff and police union represen- ness to fight.” There was also Peduto’s public con- with the city. It also includes an ongoing tatives ended with Peduto walking out Swartzwelder responded, saying it frontation with a police commander at review of the city’s residency require- amid a debate about proposed cost-sav- was “interesting [Acklin] would make an anti-Trump rally late last year. Some ing measures for the city’s police force. such a childish immature remark.” He have traced the tension back to the ment for police by the state Supreme Per the Post-Gazette: "At one point also accused the Peduto administration mayor’s description of Pittsburgh police Court. in the meeting, a union representative of “threatening to bury us in court,” the bureau culture as “mediocrity at best In light of the Feb. 9 breakdown in asked the mayor whether he wanted to Post-Gazette explained. and corruption at worst,” shortly after informal contract talks between the “pay for concrete,” a reference to bike A spokesman for the mayor later con- taking office in 2014. Peduto has since mayor’s office and police union, Mc- lanes, or “human beings.” After that, firmed the accuracy of the Post-Gazette apologized for the comment, which he Nulty said the mayor does not expect the mayor walked out, leaving union report in an email to PennLive. made while noting the imprisonment to resume those talks anytime soon. He representatives to speak with his chief But the dust-up is just the latest of its of former police Chief Nate Harper and cited the “behavior of the FOP president of staff." kind, as Peduto’s relationship with the anecdotal evidence of “favoritism and [Swartzwelder]” as the reason for this. Peduto’s chief of staff, Kevin Acklin, city’s police force continues to deterio- cronyism” within the department, Trib- later told the paper that the meeting had rate years into his first term — and with Live.com reported. From Pennlive.com

Dear Hennessy Group Members, Since everyone had such a wonderful experience on their cruise last year to the Mediterranean onboard the Crystal Sym- phony, we’ve been getting a lot of requests as to where the group will be headed next. You will be glad to hear we have finally settled on a destination! Your next adventure will again Crystal Symphony · August 25, 2017 be on the Crystal Symphony, but this time on a Western Europe itinerary from London 12 Day Western Europe to Lisbon, Portugal. Sailing on August 25, Optional Hotel Pre/Post Cruise Packages, exclusive shore excursion to Normandy Beaches or 2017, this 12-day cruise includes ports-of-call Monet’s Garden in Giverny in the Channel Islands, the West Coast of All Inclusive Onboard – Wine – Cocktails – Gratuities France (including an overnight in Bordeaux), Hosted by Jim Hennessy (SFPD RET) Spain and Portugal. Please see the enclosed flyer that details the itinerary and pricing. One of the highlights will begin at the very first stop at Honfleur, France where we will embark on an optional Shore Excursion to the beaches of Normandy- exclusive to members of our group. This all-day tour conducted by a certified Historian/Tour Guide will cover all the D-Day sites you’ve always wanted to see, including Omaha Beach, Utah Beach, Sainte Mere Eglise and the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer. An opportunity not to be missed! Not interested in World War II his- tory? We will also offer an alternative shore excursion to Giverny Gardens home of the famous Impressionist artist Claude Monet. It was here that Monet painted his iconic “Water Lilies” series. Pricing and information on all our exclusive shore excursions will be pro- vided as arrangements are finalized. Once again, we are offering a cruise sale that will maximize discounts that can be applied to your fare. You are encouraged to book by March 10 to ensure the best rates. And since many of you now qualify as past passengers of Crystal Cruises, as a Crystal Society member, you are entitled to additional discounts. Part of the promotional fare that Crystal is currently offers includes incredible discounts on airfare in selected categories of cabins. See the flyer for details, and of course, call us with any questions you may *Cruise Sale extended! Book by March 10, 2017 for Cruise Sale and Air Promotion Rates. have. Jim Hennessy will be escorting you on Air Add-on must be booked through Crystal, from Select Gateways only, subject to availability while this cruise and I will be coming along also to supplies last. Business Class only available on Trans-Atlantic flight segments. Air promotion available in help make sure everything runs smoothly. To select categories. Round-trip Economy in Categories C1-C2. Business Class in Categories A3-PH. 3rd be honest, I just couldn’t pass up a chance to person rate in same cabin starting at $4690.00. Single rate starting at $6395.00. If you have sailed with see Normandy and to enjoy the all-inclusive Crystal Cruises before, you will be eligible for additional Crystal Society Savings from $150.00 per person. Crystal Symphony! Transfers included if using Crystal’s air package. Additional costs apply if using independent air. Fares Act now to take advantage of our Cruise are per person, based on double occupancy, and are cruise only. Port, Security and Handling Charges Sale. You must book by March 10 to get the are additional at $540.00 per person. Offer is capacity controlled, subject to availability and may be Cruise Sale Rate listed in the flyer. Prices will withdrawn or changed at any time without notice. A deposit of 20% (based on regular rate plus Port, Security and Handling Charges) per guest is required for all reservations. Must be booked by March 10, go up after this date. Our phones are open 2017. Cabins are guaranteed, no cabin assignments until closer to sailing date. Restrictions apply. Ship’s from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Registry: The Bahamas Friday. Give us a call at 415.753-2189. We look Cruises & Beyond · 745 Portola Drive · San Francisco, CA 94127 forward to hearing from you! Jack Barber Call now at 1-800-603-8838 or 1-415-753-2189 Page 20 POA Journal March 2017 Widow’s Lawsuit Says ‘Hazardous’ Headquarters Led to Death of Cincinnati Officer

CINCINNATI, OH — A wrongful Cincinnati was aware of the presence The city conducted an environmental Until then, Hils said, there are and death lawsuit against the city of Cin- of toxic and hazardous substances at audit on District 5 in December 2016. will be more lawsuits. cinnati centers on police Officer Robert District 5 headquarters. The City of The city had several subcontractors test “I know there are other lawsuits,” McGuire. Cincinnati deliberately misrepresented District 5 for mold, radon and asbestos. Hils said. McGuire worked for the Cincinnati the nature of the toxic and hazardous The results showed no abnormal levels “The refusal to take a look at this in Police Department in District 5 for more substances present in the building.” of any of the tested substances. than 12 years. Fraternal Order of Police President Even with the negative test results, the future, I think, does lead towards He died from complications of lung Sgt. Dan Hils told WLWT he knew the Hils wants the city or the police ad- more liability and that’s the part that’s cancer in January 2015 at the age of 51. lawsuit was coming. Hils has been rais- ministration to do more research in- disappointing.” McGuire’s widow, Paula Hammer- ing these types of health concerns, in- volving cancer-related deaths in every City of Cincinnati spokesperson McGuire, filed the lawsuit against the cluding cancer, with the city for months. police district. Rocky Merz said the city does not city almost exactly two years after his “I’m unable to prove it. I believe that “There are people out there that have comment on active litigation. The city death. there is. I’ve seen enough anecdotal evi- the ability to take a look at this data manager has plans to move District 5 to The lawsuit claims: “During the dence that I believe strongly that there statistically,” Hils said. “Take a look at it course of Mr. McGuire’s employment is,” Hils said. “But the city has not ques- medically or whatever needs to be done a different building by 2018. at District 5, he was exposed to toxic tioned it [or] gone on a quest to figure out and find out for sure that something isn’t and hazardous substances. The City of if there is more or not.” right or find out for sure that it’s all OK.” From WLWT.com

Santa Ana Votes Against Reinstating Police Officer in Marijuana Shop Raid SANTA ANA, CA – Santa Ana is ap- members voted 4-3 to appeal the board’s A surveillance video released by the thousands, if not millions, of dollars pealing its personnel board’s decision reinstatement decision, with opposition dispensary’s lawyer showed Sontag, in additional legal expenses, and the to reinstate a police officer involved in a from Mayor Miguel Pulido, Jose Solorio Nicole Lynn Quijas and Jorge Arroyo officers in question will be reinstated marijuana dispensary raid that gained and Juan Villegas. All three dissenters ordering customers and employees to with absolutely no conditions attached,” national attention. were endorsed in the November elec- the ground and two of the officers mak- Solorio said in a statement. Brandon Matthew Sontag — one of tion by the Santa Ana Police Officers ing demeaning remarks about Sky High Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony three Santa Ana Police Department Association, which spent nearly $300,000 volunteer Marla James, an amputee in a Bertagna said the department doesn’t officers who raided Sky High Holistic on its slate. wheelchair. comment on pending litigation, but in May 2015 and were caught on video The split council vote on the appeal — The Orange County District Attor- confirmed that Sontag “is not currently eating snacks — was terminated by filed in Orange County Superior Court ney’s Office in March filed charges of employed by the city of Santa Ana.” Chief Carlos Rojas. The personnel board, by the 5 pm Wednesday filing deadline, petty theft against the trio, and Sontag Sontag’s firing did not sit well with however, on a 5-2 vote last year ruled that according to city spokeswoman Alma was also accused of vandalism for alleg- Santa Ana Police Officers Association was not the appropriate remedy. Flores – reflects conflicting views on edly breaking some of the dispensary’s President Gerry Serrano. In closed session Tuesday, council police discipline. surveillance cameras. Prosecutors said “The citizen Personnel Board in fact there was no evidence the snacks the overturned Chief Rojas’s decision. The officers consumed contained any drugs. evidence proved the discipline and Councilman David Benavides on investigation at the direction of Chief Tuesday denounced his colleagues who Rojas was mishandled,” Serrano said voted against appealing. in a statement Wednesday. “When our “We have an opportunity tonight to members make a mistake they expect hold an officer accountable for actions to be held accountable as long as it’s that he took under the color of authority, reasonable, consistent and done in a legal Looking for a after having our management release manner. These are the same rights any him from his position,” Benavides said, citizen is entitled to when confronted in “and you voted against filing that appeal any legal process.” unique gift? to hold this person responsible.” Also on a 5-2 vote last year, the board Solorio defended his vote Wednesday, said the appropriate remedy for Sontag saying the city attorney’s assessment was a 280-hour suspension without determined the city had “an extremely options and a transfer from the special low probability of winning on appeal, enforcement team to the patrol division. SFPD Mounted especially since our citizen personnel Sontag and Quijas’ last day on the board had said the discipline against the force was May 6, and Arroyo’s was employee was excessive.” April 20. Unit Apparel “And so if we lose the appeal, it’s (going to) cost the city hundreds of From The Orange County Register Sweatshirts hoodies, crew neck, zip front blue and black (s-m-l-xl-2x) $35.00 Baseball hats $25.00 Fleece vests blue (s-m-l-xl-2x) $35.00 T-shirts – women and men navy, black, grey, light blue (s-m-l-xl-2x) $20.00 Kids’ t-shirts (navy) $15.00

Contact: Officer Susan Rolovich 415-608-6191 (cell) Photo courtesy of Insp. Matt Perez 415-752-6255 (stables) Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, Daly City 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City 415/587-4500 FD1098 The Duggan Family Serving San Francisco Community Since 1903 Shirts created by T and B Sports Arthur J. Sullivan Funeral Home and Driscoll’s Valencia St. Serra Mortuary (San Rafael) FD228 www.duggansserra.com FD1665 March 2017 POA Journal Page 21 Daylight Savings Time is Sunday, March 12 Brian Normandy Needs Our Help

By Angelo Spagnoli

I have started a go fund me account for Brian Normandy because of his medical issue. He is almost 100% blind in his right eye. Brian has been going through some rough times in the past few years. I don’t want to get too personal about his life but it’s been very rough for Brian. As of late he has had the misfortune of having an injury to his right eye, he’s had several costly operations and his eye is still in very bad shape. He’s almost 100% blind in his right eye and has spent over $15000.00 for his operations which he had to borrow from friends and family. Please help Brian get back on his feet and pray that he gets his vision back. Anything will help. Thank you, Angelo Help spread the word! Go to this link:

http://tinyurl.com/jdmc7rj Philadelphia Police Implementing First Tattoo Policy Want to avoid being part of a social Lt. John Stanford said. “We looked at media firestorm? Start covering up. other police departments and other That’s the gist of a new policy the industries, and tried to come up with Philadelphia Police Department has something that would be fair. You want crafted for police officers who have to make sure you aren’t being offensive tattoos and other forms of visible body to your work population or to the people art. The move comes five months after you’re serving.” the department became entangled in John McNesby, president of the Fra- a controversy over an officer who was ternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5, said photographed on duty in a polo shirt the union would likely file a complaint that showed off tattoos on his arms with the state Labor Relations Board over that many critics believed were Nazi- the new policy, because it was crafted inspired. unilaterally instead of through collective Directive 6.7 is scheduled to take ef- bargaining. fect March 1 and will prohibit officers Last September, a photo of Officer Ian from having any tattoos that are “offen- Lichterman from a protest march at the sive, extremist, indecent, racist or sexist Democratic National Convention went while on duty,” according to a copy of viral on social media. The word Father- 4 the policy obtained by the Inquirer and land was tattooed across his left forearm, Personal Injury Daily News. above another tattoo of an outstretched Head, face, neck, and scalp tattoos eagle. The artwork bore a striking re- 4 Workers’ Comp are also forbidden. Officers who already semblance to the Parteiadler, a national have them will be expected to cover emblem adopted by the Nazis in 1935. 4 Disability Retirement them with cosmetics or clothing. Tat- Mayor Kenney called the image “dis- tooed eyebrows won’t be banned, but the turbing,” while McNesby dismissed the department is opposed to more extreme outcry over the tattoo as much ado about 4 Uninsured Motorists types of body art, like “tongue splitting nothing. An Internal Affairs investiga- or bifurcation,” unnaturally colored tion was launched, but Lichterman, a 4 Auto Accidents contact lenses, branding, and “abnormal 17-year veteran of the force, was cleared filing of teeth.” (The policy is nothing if of any potential wrongdoing in January. not thorough.) A number of other law enforcement 4 Off-Duty Injuries Supervisors will be expected to look agencies lack policies on tattoos, includ- for any signs of prohibited tattoos. If an ing the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service, officer refuses to cover up body art, he the Sheriff’s Office, and SEPTA Transit or she could be sent to the Records and Police. Integrity Expertise Results Identification Unit to have the images “Law enforcement is constantly photographed, and the matter would evolving,” Stanford said. “We’re trying be passed on to a departmental Tattoo/ to address the issues and concerns that www.JonesClifford.com Body Art Review Board, according to people had, but it’s not that easy or cut Tel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310 the policy. and dried.” “This is something we haven’t ad- dressed in the past,” police spokesman From Philly.com MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A FINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE FRAUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE.

Representing SFPD officers in “on-duty” and R “off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation and retirement claims since 1970.

“One law firm to handle all of your claims.”

Support our advertisers. Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal. Page 22 POA Journal March 2017 Corpus Christi Mayoral Candidate Wants Endorsements Barred A Corpus Christi mayoral candidate so I just wrote the letter,” he explained. At the Local Lodge 27 of the Fraternal owners quite often,” Madrigal said. “We wants a federal judge to bar police and Caller-Times attorney Jorge Rangel Order of Police, President Jason Rhodes don’t know if they’re owned by foreign firefighter unions as well as the Caller- said if a lawsuit were filed, he would dismissed the potential legal action as organizations or foreign countries.” Times from endorsing candidates in the argue it constitutes “prior restraint,” unfounded. The Caller-Times is part of the USA upcoming election. which is a settled legal matter decided “I don’t see anything constitutional Today Network and owned by Gannett, “The Corpus Christi Caller Times, by a 1931 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in that would bar us or any organization a U.S. company publicly traded on the Police officers association, the Firefight- Near v. State of Minnesota. from endorsing or not endorsing,” he New York Stock Exchange. ers association, and the fraternal Order “The freedom of speech and freedom said. “We have that right.” The letter also referenced the election of police are under mining (sic) our elec- of the press are specifically protected in Madrigal, a frequent political candi- process and potential hacking by other tion process,” Reynaldo “Ray” Madrigal the U.S. and Texas constitutions, and an date at the state and local level, is one countries. wrote in a Feb. 14 letter addressed to U.S. abridgment of that freedom by enjoin- of six candidates vying for mayor. He “Maybe our election process is be- District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos. ing (endorsements) keeps the press and said his reasons for wanting to bar the ing hacked by the Soviets, Chinese or The Caller-Times also was mailed a individuals from exercising their first named endorsements are divided into Mexico,” he wrote. copy of the letter. amendment rights,” Rangel said. two categories. He would not elaborate on how those “I feel that they are influencing the Scott Leeton, president of the Po- The issue is a conflict of interest cre- countries would hack the election, but vote, and I don’t think that’s right,” Mad- lice Officers Association, also said an ated by the police officers’ and firefight- said his concern is with potential foreign rigal told the Caller-Times on Thursday. attempt to silence the officers would ers’ unions endorsing politicians who influence on the Caller-Times editorial Madrigal asked the judge for a re- violate constitutional rights and be a then have to approve contracts, he said. board that determines endorsements. straining order, but he has not taken disservice to the public. Madrigal’s opposition to the Caller- “Some of the candidates that are formal legal steps. Upon learning from “One of the biggest benefits is these Times’ endorsements was less clear and endorsed by the Caller-Times win, so the Caller-Times a letter to Ramos would are the folks working in the trenches founded on a lack of understanding. it’s clear that it’s very influential in the not necessitate action, Madrigal said he who understand what’s going on and are “They’re the most influential organiza- election process,” Madrigal said. “I don’t plans to file a motion next week. involved in it,” Leeton said. “So endors- tion in the area, and I don’t know about think that’s right.” “I didn’t know what the process is, ing gives you a real world perspective.” the Caller-Times because it changes From The Caller Timesn Louisiana Court Upholds Police Union Endorsement Of Candidates LAKE CHARLES, LA — Lake Charles be best for the police officers – the people need clarity on the issue. Desormeaux said the issue did not police are civil service employees and at City Hall, the fire department, public “It’s important for the employer. Can surface because of any specific race, still, not allowed to participate in political works and for the citizens,” he said. you discipline employees who act as an he said, “At our next union meeting we activities. But the Third Circuit Court The city argued that since individual association if they do something that the actually invited all the mayoral candi- of Appeal agrees that the police union police can’t engage in certain political law says they can’t do individually. Be- dates to attend and they’ve all accepted. is allowed to endorse candidates – if activities, the union can’t do it for them. cause that was our obligation,” he said. And we will let them tell us. We want certain rules are followed, such as voting Not all courts agree, so Mayor Randy “I don’t think an organization of civil to know why they believe they should by members. Roach said the Louisiana Supreme Court service employees would want to do be the next mayor of the City of Lake Lt. Craig Desormeaux is past presi- may be willing to take up the issue. anything that would jeopardize any of Charles.” dent of the local union 830 and he’s the “The court left intact the general pro- their members as far as their ability to Desormeaux said it’s doubtful the current president of Louisiana Union of hibition against individually engaging continue with their employment or to ruling will result in an endorsement in Police. He’s pleased. in such activity, but it did allow them to be subjected to some other disciplinary the current mayor’s race, in part because “It’s important to us and I would engage in those activities as a group, as action,” said Roach. of the possibility of appeal. think it’s important to all the City of an association, organization. That has Roach said the court does set forth Lake Charles to be able to have some- all kinds of implications,” said Roach. a process and procedures that must be From KPLCTV.com body in there that we think is going to Roach said the city and the police followed.

To register for the conference go to: www.ictoct.com March 2017 POA Journal Page 23 The Myth of the Trigger-Happy Cop Contrary To Public Perception, Fatal Shootings By Police Officers Are Relatively Rare And Have Gone Down Dramatically In Places Such As New York City By Charles Campisic had plummeted to 23, with eight resulting data on trends in police shooting inci- indicate how often police officers find Forwarded to the Journal in a fatality—a reduction of more than dents. (Creating such a database should themselves confronting people armed by Brian Wallace 90% over the previous 4½ decades. be a national priority.) But according to with dangerous weapons. The notion Feb. 2, 2017 Let me put that in context. In a city an unofficial database maintained by that cops are engaged in the wanton of 8.2 million people — and in a police the Washington Post, it is clear that fatal slaughter of Americans of any race sim- The seeming surge in fatal shootings department of more than 35,000 armed officer-involved shootings are actually ply isn’t true. by police officers has become one of officers who in 2015 responded to more statistically rare — and unjustified offi- Indeed, one tragic measure of the America’s most divisive issues in recent than 66,000 calls involving weapons cer-involved fatal shootings are rarer still. risks that cops face is the number of them years. From Ferguson to Baton Rouge, — NYPD cops shot and killed eight According to the database, law- killed while doing their jobs. According from North Charleston to Minneapolis, criminal suspects. All of these individu- enforcement officers shot and killed 963 to news reports, 64 of America’s 900,000 from Charlotte to Chicago, communities als had prior arrest histories, five were people in the U.S. in 2016. In contrast law-enforcement officers were shot and have been rocked by protests and dem- carrying a gun or pellet gun, one was to what people might expect given the killed in the line of duty in 2016, a third onstrations after local police officers shot stabbing an officer with a knife, and two headlines, police actually shot and killed in “ambush-style” attacks that in some and killed people, many of them minori- were violently struggling with cops to twice as many whites as blacks — 465 cases were prompted by anger over re- ties, some completely unarmed. Images avoid arrest. versus 233 — although in relation to cent police shootings. of some of the most egregious cases have Eight criminal suspects shot and their percentage of the national popula- As long as armed criminals walk the shocked the national conscience. killed is far from a perfect record — it’s tion, blacks were shot and killed at a streets, the number of police shootings As the former chief of internal affairs eight human lives away from being higher rate than whites. will never be reduced to zero. And as for the New York Police Department for perfect—but the statistics show that the The racial disparity is troubling long as cops are human, there will be almost two decades, I was personally NYPD has made tremendous strides in (though it must be qualified by com- mistakes, misjudgments and even crimi- involved in the investigation of hun- reducing such shootings. parison to the racial disparity in crime nal activity on the part of some police dreds of these incidents, including such There are a number of reasons for rates), and a thousand people dead from officers. Any time a cop shoots someone controversial cases as the 1999 shooting this progress. For one, technological police bullets in the course of a year is without justification, he or she must be of the unarmed West African immigrant advances such as virtual-reality “shoot/ far too many. held to strict account. Amadou Diallo and the 2006 shooting of don’t shoot” training exercises have But in a nation of 320 million people, But the bottom line on this difficult Sean Bell. Perhaps no one knows better helped to condition NYPD cops to react where violent crime is a large and per- issue is clear: Despite the public percep- than I do that some cops, when using correctly to real-life situations involving sistent problem, it is also not shockingly tion, American law-enforcement officers their weapons, make mistakes, disre- potentially deadly force. The deploy- high. It is important to note that of the generally do a good job of not shooting gard their training, succumb to panic or ment of defensive devices such as pepper 963 people shot and killed by police people. Though we must never stop even act with outright malice. spray and Tasers has also given NYPD last year, 852 had guns, knives or other trying to do better, dealing effectively But I also know that, despite the cops less lethal alternatives to gunfire for weapons, according to the database, with the problem requires having a clear impression often created by TV news defending themselves and others against while 48 of the people shot and killed picture of its actual extent. and social media, not all but many law- armed suspects. were described as unarmed. (In 63 enforcement agencies have dramatically Extensive data collection on every cases, it was unknown if a weapon was Mr. Campisi served as chief of the Internal reduced the number of officer-involved police shooting — from the number of involved.) Affairs Bureau of the NYPD from 1996 to shooting incidents. shots fired to the officer’s number of The fact that a suspect has a weapon 2014. This essay is adapted from his new The NYPD is a case in point. Consider years on the job — has helped NYPD doesn’t automatically make a police book (with Gordon Dillow), “Blue on Blue: the numbers. In 1971, the first year that commanders to spot trends and develop shooting justifiable, just as the absence An Insider’s Story of Good Cops Catching the department began compiling detailed training improvements. Increased train- of a weapon doesn’t automatically make Bad Cops,” to be published next week by data on police shootings, officers shot ing in the “three Cs” — cover, conceal- a shooting unjustifiable. But it does Scribner. 314 people, 93 of them fatally. Two de- ment, containment — has taught officers cades later, in 1991, the number of NYPD to avoid being put into situations where shootings had decreased to 108, with 27 they are forced to fire their weapons. fatalities — a significant reduction but “Officer restraint” has become the still a disturbingly high number. By 2015 NYPD’s training emphasis. (the last year for which complete official There is no complete official national statistics are available), the number of database on police shootings, so it is people intentionally shot by NYPD cops impossible to obtain accurate historical Purchase your next vehicle where the SFPD and SFFD buy. Special Ford X-Plan prices for all Bay Area City & County employees. See Frank or Chip, your X-Plan specialists, for a hassle-free buying experience. Call us today to see how easy it is to do business with Towne Ford Fleet Sales. Frank Ginotti “Chip” Pratt 415-786-1701 cell 510-384-7447 cell 650-562-2267 office 650-562-2224 office [email protected] [email protected] 1601 El Camino Real Redwood City, CA 94063 (north of Woodside Rd.) www.towneford.com Family owned since 1926 Page 24 POA Journal March 2017 Italy Here We Come

By Patrick Burke, retired awesome. The whole city depends on its waterways for transporting goods, Having organized four exhilarating merchandise and people via gondolas Law Enforcement Tours of Ireland, with and waterbuses. the SFPD, I wanted to keep bringing The historic city of Rome was out- guests to Ireland to experience firsthand, standing. There is an air of prosper- the amazing hospitality and warm ity and well-being everywhere. The friendship of the Irish people, the spec- Coliseum, the Roman Forum and the tacular scenery and the amazing history other magnificent buildings still proudly of the country. Over the last two years stand in testament to the past power of my wife, Geraldine, and I—in partner- Rome. ship with Catherine Quinn of Quinn Vatican City, the World Capital Travel and Seán Canniffe, publisher of of Catholicism, is the world’s small- the Irish Herald—have been doing just est state—106 acres within high walls that. watched over by the Vatican Guard. The Italy, was the consensus of our Tour sheer beauty and opulence of the church- Group when asked where, besides Ire- es and basilicas, within, is astonishing. The Coliseum land, they would like to travel as a group. On our Luxury Tour of Italy, all the Prior to this, Geraldine and I, camera in hotels were selected for their top qual- hand, embarked on an exploratory tour ity and being centrally located. We will of Italy, scoping out the cities and attrac- travel aboard a luxury Perillo coach and tions that would form the backbone of we will be accompanied by an English- the itinerary for our Luxury Tour of Italy, speaking tour guide. Breakfast is in- which will take in the cities of Rome (4 cluded each day and the tour includes Nights), Florence (3 Nights), Sorrento (3 six evening meals in some fabulous Nights) Venice (2 Nights) and the beauti- restaurants. ful countryside in between. We will also travel to Pompeii, Sor- We walked all around Florence, fa- rento, the isle of Capri, navigate the mous for its renaissance art, beautiful rolling hills, the scenic vineyards and gardens, huge piazzas and amazing postcard perfect vistas of Umbria and sights such as the Duomo and Uffizi Tuscany. We’ll travel by the beautiful Art Gallery. Giorgio, our Italian IPA Tiber River Valley, the medieval vil- friend, took us on a rare and spectacular lages of Orvietto and Orte and later custom tour around the nearby beautiful view the “Leaning” Bell Tower of Pisa, The Vatican from Castle Sant Angelo countryside of Tuscany. and Tour St. Anthony’s town of Padua. The almost dream-like Venice was Join us For a Real Trip of a Lifetime.

Venice

Taxes! Taxes! Taxes! Tax law changes happen every year. Are you sure you are getting the maximum benefit from your tax returns? We can help! u Individuals u Amended Returns u Small businesses u Out-of-State Returns u Partnerships/LLC’s u Audit Representation u Small Corporations u Year Round Service u Estates/Trusts u Payroll & Bookkeeping Services NED TOTAH, EA, retired SFPD (Enrolled Agent) Totah’s Tax Service Professional Service Since 1985 4180 Treat Blvd., Suite C2, Concord CA 94518 Phone 925-676-8349 • Fax 925-676-8348 E-mail: [email protected] www.totahstaxservice.com March 2017 POA Journal Page 25 Classified Ads Automobile For Sale For Sale Vacation Rental Vacation Rental

1996 BLUE, INTERIOR BEIGE MER- GREAT SEATS…GREAT DEAL. 49er Seat RELAX IN CARSON VALLEY! Carson Val- SAN FELIPE–EL DORADO RANCH, CEDES BENZ SL 500, miles 64,347, 8 cyl- License for sale. Make an offer, will accept ley Golfers Retreat Vacation Home Rental. BAJA, MEXICO. Beach golf course villa. inder, hard top/soft top, light alloy rims, any reasonable offer! Two seats available Gorgeous Views of the Sierra Mountains, 4 Pool, hot tub, great fishing. Exclusive resort automatic locking system, power windows, in section 119 row 26, seats 15 & 16. Lower Bed, 2.5 Baths, 2300 s.f. SFPD/SFFD Member community. Go to www.eldoradoranch.com heater, air conditioning, original radio, air Bowl! Between 15-20 yard line, easy access to Rates: $150 night or $900 Week Call Vince at for more details or call Jim at 650-520-3868 bags. It has been well maintained and is in concessions! Call or email for further details, 415-302-2500 and tell him Mike told ya about a discount good condition. $4900 or best offer. Contact Rose Melendez or Ann Marie Dabo 415-469- for cops! VACATION RENTAL HOME ANCHOR 415 665 1472, [email protected]. 4949, [email protected]. BAY, CA three miles north of Gualala, CA MAUI — KAPALUA GOLF VILLA RENT- 1989 560SL MERCEDES. Beautiful Red Con- House for Rent approximately 3.5 hrs northwest of SF. It AL.1700 sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Villa was recently upgraded to a four- bedroom is located on the 10th Fairway of the famed vertible with hard and soft tops, Excellent NOVATO – Property will be available in three- bath with a thousand sq ft of deck- Kapalua Bay Golf Course! This exclusive Condition runs beautifully; includes ceiling January 1, 2017. Very Quiet neighborhood. ing overlooking the redwoods and Pacific resort community has 4 swimming pools, mount electric hydraulic lift for removing Close to schools and downtown. 2035 sq ft. Ocean. $200 per night for members. Walking 2 golf courses, golf academy, zip lining, 10 hardtop; has Sirius radio with high end Pio- 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths. Family room. Dining distance to grocery store, restaurants and lit tennis courts, and many more amenities, neer sound system and speakers, Automatic room. Fireplace in living room. Large kitch- coffee shop, as well as majestic Anchor Bay which is associated with the Ritz-Carlton Transmission, Air Conditioning, Air Bags, en. Laundry room. Spacious yard. Carport. beach and campground facilities. Great fish- Hotel. Pictures and additional information 110K miles, All maintenance records, Tan Detached Office in Yard 15 x15. No Pets. ing, diving, hiking and relaxing. Gualala is available at www.VRBO.COM listing interior with Leather and Wood. Priced at Rent: $3575 per month. If interested please River for paddleboarding, canoeing, kayak- #276140. SFPD members receive discount $7999. For additional details contact Linda email: ggateinv @comcast.net Retired Sgt. ing, in Anchor Bay and coastal Sea Ranch on posted rates. Contact Alan Honniball at Bartlett at 415-505-0466. Bob Del Torre golf seven- minute drive. VRBO listing 415-298-7205. 2008 BMW 128I IS STILL FOR SALE. How- Motorcycle For Sale 473977 (Valhalla Basecamp) for pictures or ever, the car is obviously a classic, a collector e-mail [email protected] 650-576-6108 MAUI CONDO RENTAL-Tennis and pools! item and is sought after by many well heeled PRICE REDUCTION! 2011 KAWASAKI Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully equipped MAUI– KAPALUA GOLF VILLA: Large 1 buyers. The price is now $1.5 million, or a VAQUERO BAGGER Ebony, 1700cc V-twin, (sleeps 6) in Kihei, Maui, across from beaches bed, 2 bath, remodeled, immaculate “corner” negotiated portion of your pension. Contact under 3K miles, fairing, hard bags, stereo, six (lifeguard on duty). Swim, snorkel, surf. Rob Kobold at the Academy”. speed, cruise control, LED, all stock. DMV unit with views. Look at the Island of Lanai, Enjoy sunsets. Walk to shops, restaurants, reg until 6/2017, fresh oil, garaged, never beaches, pineapple hills. Master bedroom grocery. Public transit. Nearby golf. Photos/ 2001 MERCEDEZ BENZ, CLK 430, V-8, down, like new. $7,000 motivated. Contact lanai looks at the 1st hole of the Bay Course. nfo at www.flipkey.com/kihei-condo-rentals/ clear title asking price $7500. Contact Tony at [email protected] or 650-504-6560. Tim Golf clubs for guests. Walk to Kapalua Beach, p317667 or www.VRBO.com/221566. SFPD/ 415-240-0203. great restaurants, the Ritz... tennis courts SFFD discount. Contact Alan or Laurie Mc- 2008 APRILIA SHIVER 750, silver in color. and golf pro shops. This unit is magnificent Cann 925-260-2904 TWO SFPD CUSTOM MADE CYCLING 4200 miles, recently serviced and a new bat- and normally let out for 185 a night with a TUCSON ONLY $125 PER NIGHT. 1,100 JERSEYS. PRICE REDUCED. Custom made tery installed. Always garaged and never restriction to two people only. We offer it at sq.ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo newly reno- by Vigorelli with SFPD star on back and driven in the rain. No mods. $5,000 obo. a great price to SFPD. Call Rich Bodisco at vated and refurbished at 5500 N. Kolb. Ideal San Francisco Police patch on both sleeves. Please call or text me for more details or 415-810-7377 Both are size medium and both are brand questions. 415-209-3612 Fernando for that family getaway. 2 pools and work- out facility on property. 2 full golf courses new and unused. They would be excellent if SKI RENTAL close to both Heavenly Ski Re- nearby. Unobstructed view of the Catalina worn in the Police and Fire Olympics. They 2006 HARLEY – Iron Horse Outlaw – Must sort’s Nevada Lodges located off Kingsbury mountains from the patio. Bookings on first are yellow and black with red, orange and Sell! 124 Inch Motor; 6-speed right side drive; Grade/207. One bedroom, one bath condo, come, first served basis. Call Chris 707-337- blue small stripes incorporated in the overall 250 rear tire; hydraulic clutch; LED lighting; with full size sofa bed and chair that opens 5514 design. They are a one off design and are digital dash; custom black/red paint; lots of to a twin bed, can sleep 4-5. Wifi, cable, DVD striking in appearance. Believe me you’d chrome; less than 2K miles; reg fees current; blu-ray and full kitchen. Contact David Gin Wanted be proud to wear them. Will sell both or negotiable price; sold for $25K new; asking via email: [email protected] for avail- one at a time for $150 each. Both are nylon/ $16,750 or b/o. Contact Mitch @ 415-987-6738 ability and rates. HOTWHEELS die-cast cars from 60’s-70’s lycra and will stretch to fit if needed. Please w/redline tires. Collector (any size collec- contact me at [email protected] or call Vacation Rental $1275/3BR — LAKE TAHOE-2017 tion). Contact Rene 415-913-9161. reneg301@ (510) 581-7799. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE GETAWAY. Locat- North shore Kings Beach. Seven night sbcglobal.net ed at the Y with close proximity to ski resorts, rental beginning August 12th to 19th, three S&W CENTENNIAL SERIES, Model 40, 2010 HD SOFTAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC, Camp Richardson and Casinos. Large 3 bed bedroom two bath unit. Property is on the blue steel; Model 60, Stainless. Contact re- stock, windshield & leather saddle bags! 2 bath house with loft, will accommodate 12 lake and includes a pool, spa, picnic area tired #1771 415-648-4332 Excellent condition! Less than 4000 miles, adults comfortably. Hot tub, Wifi and deck and pier. The Tahoe Edgelake Beach Club $14,000. Call Jerry 208-939-2534. for BBQ. Website www.842clement.com. Con- also has a 240foot sandy beach on the lake. tact Sgt. John Andrews Tenderloin Station Price $1275.00 Contact: Mike at: mike2200@ at [email protected] for prices and hotmail.com availability.

Created by Officer Michelangelo Apodaca, March Word Search Airport Bureau Enjoy this relaxing and fun-to-solve puzzle! If you’ve never solved a puzzle like these before, it’s a good idea to read this before you begin. Each puzzle has a grid of letters that conceals words read- ing in different directions — forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally — but always in a straight line. The words, abbrevia- tions, or phrases one must find and circle are listed below the grid in capital letters. That’s all you need to know before you sharpen your pencil and begin your search!

The Month of March celebrates St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy the month and find the words associated with this special day.

PATR ICK MARCH

IRELAND BLESSING

BLARNEY LUCK

EMERALD DUBLIN

SHAMROCK BELFAST

TREASURE LIMERICK

GOLD WISHES

MAGIC PAR ADE

RAINBOW HOLIDAY

CELTIC CELEBRATE Page 26 POA Journal March 2017 Sports Nick’s Notes By Nick Shihadeh, Journal Sports Editor

Hoops Update CHECK IT OUT: I received depart- ment basketball news from a very busy Steve Coleman. Along with the stand- ings as of the writing of this column on this same page, here is a short summa- tion that “the Commish” relayed to me: “With two weeks left in the regular sea- son, seven teams have already clinched playoff spots. The four remaining teams still control their own destinies and have a chance to grab the eighth and final playoff position. Win and continue playing, or lose and go home until next season. New Giants pitcher and closer Mark Melancon with Nick Shihadeh After watching the Ingleside Gators play a couple of weeks back, league know, the championship game will be team’s fans again, and continue not Bocce Ball observers think this could be their year. played on Wednesday March 15th at St. wearing any Niner memorabilia as well. Check out the flyer in this same sports The first place Gators, who had been Mary’s Gym, with the banquet taking We shall see.... section announcing the Bocce Ball Tour- undefeated, suffered their first loss to place later that evening at a soon to be nament on April 22nd at Joe DiMaggio the Taraval Tigers. The Tigers are an- determined location. Otherwise, good Department Softball Playground to raise money for the SF other league favorite to play deep into luck to all the teams competing these Speaking to softball Commish Kevin Seals Softball Team. This is the second the playoffs. last few weeks.” Worrell, he’s planning to get the league year in-a-row that Kevin Worrell is plan- We’ll have the final standings, play- started in mid March with some teams ning this event. Last year’s tourney was off bracket, and season wrap up next My New Buddy starting play on Wednesday March 15th such a blast, so I encourage teams to get month’s sports section. To let everyone Check out the pic of me and new Gi- and Thursday March 16th. He’ll have the their $200.00 entry fee in soon so they ants pitcher and closer Mark Melancon rest of the teams on full schedule by the won’t be left out of the mix. Otherwise, taken at Fan Fest on February 11th. What end of March depending on the rainy hope to see you in North Beach on that SFPD Basketball a beautiful day it was out at AT&T Park weather. Those games on the 15th and Saturday. League Standings on that Saturday where the sun finally 16th will be at Silver Terrace because As of 2/20/17 came out after a week of stormy weather. of the turf fields. Thirteen teams will This and That Melancon actually asked if we could take be competing in the league this season All I have to say in this section of TEAMS RECORD GB that photo, and I found out later on that and they include: the Mission Diablos, my column is that I haven’t had any re- Ingleside 7-1 - he posted it on his Instagram comment- the Central Diners, the Honda/TAC sponse from Chief William Scott when ing positively about the SFPD. What a team, the Tenderloin Rats,the Northern I posed a question to him last month Tenderloin 6-2 1 good guy! Anyway, I’m sure everyone Bulldogs, Taraval/Park, Bayview Station, about whether he thought the Giants or Taraval 5-2 1.5 is looking so forward to Major League Southern Station, Ingleside Station, Rich- the Dodgers had a better chance at win- Southern 5-2 1 .5 Baseball starting up again like I am, to mond Station, the Airport Checkers, the ning the NL West this season. Either he Bayview 5-2 1.5 help get rid of the memory of the Forty SF Sheriffs, and the SF CHP. Reminder isn’t a fan of Nick’s Notes like so many Mission 4-3 2.5 Niners dreadful season as well as Kap- to team managers about the Ingleside of you are, or he’s just too busy dealing pernick’s negativity all from last year. Ordinance being put into play this sea- with departmental issues; or, by saying Central 4-3 2.5 Speaking about the Niners, I’m hopeful son: if league fees are paid before March nothing, maybe he’s just letting us down CHP 1-6 6.5 about the hiring of John Lynch and Kyle 31st, then it’s $325.00, it’s $350.00 if fees easy that he is in fact a Dodger fan. Oh Northern 1-6 6.5 Shanahan as general manager and head are paid before June 1st, and then the well, life goes on. Park 1-6 6.5 coach. Let’s just hope they don’t retain amount jumps up to $375.00 after that. The Hall 1-7 7 Kappernick on the roster or else I’ll go Looking forward to playing ball soon! That’s all for now....Stay well and safe back to selling my tickets to opposing and So See Ya next month Police Soccer Club Update

By Kerry Mullins, Cedric “The Cat” Hood volunteered to Tenderloin Station play in the goal for the game. Hood stopped every ball with his cat The SFPD Soccer Club had been like reflexes as the opposing team pep- competing in a night league at Crocker pered shots at the net. The opposing Amazon Park during the Fall/Winter. team was speechless and was in awe The league consisted of nine games watching the show that Hood put on. through a three month period. Many Hood did his best impression of Justin of the games were played during heavy Erb and dealt out a shut-out in the monsoon type weather. It rained so team’s 4-0 victory, with 2 goals scored hard that Kevin “The Celtic Cowboy” by Cullen Roche and 2 other goals by Lynch kayaked to several of the games, delivered by Joe “Scrum Half” Reavey. The night of the Championship: from left to right: Giovanny Leyva, Cedric “The Cat” and Dan Dudley’s mother made Dan Reavey was given the Golden Boot Hood, Pete “Liverpool” Richardson, Cullen Roche, Elia Lewin-Tankel, Joey “Scrum Half” play with duck floaties on both arms. Award in the league for being the Reavey, Dan Dudley, Franco “Fireball” Ragusa, and Rigo Haro leader in goals scored. Franco “Fire- The Soccer Club dominated the 03/08/2017 at 1230 hours at Beach inter-squad game at Beach Chalet on ball” Ragusa, Giovanny Leyva, Sean league and went undefeated with a Chalet. Cody, and Omar Alvardo were named Friday April 28th. The game will begin 9-0 record. The biggest scare the Soc- The SFPD Soccer Club will be playing first team all league as well. at 1845 hours. cer Club had all season was when they another game against the fire depart- If you are interested in playing and had to play the championship game Come support the club ment on March 27th. The time and field without there top goalie Justin Erb. Erb at Upcoming Events: will be determined at a later date. being apart of the SFPD Soccer Club was unable to make the game and the The SFPD Soccer Club will be play- To Celebrate the clubs history, The contact me, Kerry Mullins, at Tenderloin team looked for someone to step up. ing against the fire department on SFPD Soccer Club is going to hold an Station (Day Watch). March 2017 POA Journal Page 27 PAL Corner By Officer Michael Costello Central Station

Greetings from Team PAL. Hope everyone is staying dry during this rainy season. February has been a great month for everyone at SF PAL. On February 9th, the PAL cadets were treated to a great night of instruction from Sgt. McDevitt. the month with the much anticipated The cadets all have undercover work SIMS. Much like the recruits in the Acad- dancing in their heads and Sgt. McDe- emy, the Cadets go through a night of vitt, gave them a first hand look at what Simulations. This gives the Cadet a its like to be a Plain Clothes officer. chance to apply the training they have The cadets had a blast and are eager to received and also give them a inside look test their training! Thanks again Sgt. at how stressful some calls for service McDevitt. can be. The Cadets were nervous, but The Cadets were also treated to a most performed their tasks in a professional generous gift from the POA. Officers Val manner. Next month, the Cadets will Kirwan and Rick Andreotti presented be treated to training from the DA’s of- a $20,000 check to Retired Captain Rick fice and they will also get to tour 9-1-1 Bruce and current Commanding Officer dispatch. from the PAL Cadets Samantha Morales. Keep in mind some future dates for SF The check will be used to purchase a PAL. The golf tournament will be May Val Kirwan, POA Sergeant-At-Arms, PAL Cadet Samantha Morales, retired Captain Rick much needed van for SF PAL. The Cadets 4th at Crystal Springs, followed by Kids› Bruce and POA Secretary Rick Andreotti. are constantly going to events, and this Games on May 7th at Kezar Stadium. We ensures a safer, more efficient way to go. are also working on putting together Much Thanks to Marty Halloran and his our 8th Summer PAL Cadet class which team at the POA! begins on June 5th. No rest for the Cadets as they finished That’s all for now Folks, Be Safe North Beach Bocce Tournament Saturday April 22, 2017 • 8 am –5 pm Joe DiMaggio Playground Bocce Courts

Teams: 4 or 5 players per team • $200 per team

1 game to bracket, then single elimination

Coffee, pastries and dinner included

First 10 teams entered and paid

First Place Prizes

Like Us www.facebook.com/SFPOA Contact Kevin Worrell

[email protected]

Fundraiser for SFPD Seals Softball Team Page 28 POA Journal March 2017 POA Continues support of Special Olympics SFPD Officers and Cadets “Feel the Brrr. . .”

POA President Martin Halloran (right) presents a check to David Solo, CEO/President of Special Olympics. The SFPOA has proudly sponsored the organization for many years. Standing at left is SFPD Special Olympics Liaison Officer Ray Padmore.

PHOTO BY SARAH HONG

Staff Report

On Saturday, February 18, 2017, members of the SFPD participated with many other community supporters of the Special Olympics in that organization’s annual Polar Plunge event. This year’s event was held at the Little Marina Greens inside the Presidio. Participants included several cadets from the 256th SFPD recruit Class, and other officers. Following a 5K run, brave souls then dipped themselves into the chilly waters of San Francisco Bay, after which each was able to claim that he SFPD Special Olympics Liaison Officer Ray Padmore leads a group of officers out of the or she truly did “feel the brrrr!” bay waters. PHOTO BY SARAH HONG This Year’s Theme is Passing On Traditions San Francisco’s 166th Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival set for March 11, 2017 San Francisco, CA – The West Coast’s include schools, youth organizations, largest Irish event celebrating Irish his- labor unions, cultural groups, as well tory and culture, the 166th Annual San as the San Francisco Fire and Police Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Departments. In addition, many of our San Francisco’s 166th Festival, will take place on Saturday, local political leaders proudly march up March 11th at 11:30am. The Parade will Market Street. start at the corner of Market and Second Again this year, the Festival will be Streets where over a hundred colorful held at Civic Center Plaza, in front of Saint Patrick’s Day Parade floats, Irish dance troupes and march- City Hall. The Festival is full of flair, and ing bands will wind their way to Civic offers all in attendance the opportunity Center Plaza. Building on the success of to truly experience Irish culture. This & Festival the last several years and this centennial year’s Festival features cultural and event the organizers of the Parade are exhibitor booths, a healthy selection of expecting a very memorable event. Irish food and beverages, Irish dancing, This year’s theme is The United Irish Societies is pleased live music, both contemporary and tra- to announce Diarmuid Philpott as the ditional, and a multitude of activities for Grand Marshal for this years Parade and children such as pony rides, inflatable Passing on Traditions Festival. “Diarmuid has built a life of ser- and mechanical rides and much more. vice to the Irish community here in the Exhibitors and Sponsors include: Bay Area he has taken leadership roles ABC 7, Aer Lingus, BART, Crossroads The West Coast’s largest on the boards of many organizations Irish-American Festival, San Francisco from the United Irish Cultural Center to Parks and Recreation, The Irish Herald, Irish event celebrating SFPD Emerald Society ” said Liam Frost, The San Francisco Media Company. President of the United Irish Societies The San Francisco Saint Patrick’s Day Irish history and culture “Diarmuid and his family are advocates Parade is a great day out for everyone, for all things Irish and as past member of Irish or otherwise. It is a time to celebrate the SFPD Diarmuid dedicated his life to and participate in the City’s Irish culture. the Bay Area and the Irish Community So mark your calendars for March 11th Saturday, March 11th , 2017 we are honored he is our Grand Marshall and celebrate with us. The Parade and this year” continued Frost. Festival starts at 11:30 am on the corner 11:30 am In recent years the St. Patrick’s Day of Market and Second Street. Parade and Festival has regained its sta- Parade Begins at the corner of 2nd and Market Streets tus as one of the biggest parades in our For more information please visit and will make its way to Civic Center Plaza State. Featured groups from through- www.uissf.org or like us on FaceBook at out the Bay Area’s Irish community www.facebook.com/SaintPatricksDaySF This event is free and open to the public.

INFO: www.uissf.org

https://www.facebook.com/ SaintPatricksDaySF