Code 3 on Officer of the Month - October 2010 This Very Controversial Issue

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VOLUME 27 NUMBER 1 PUBLISHED QUARTERLY FOR MEMBERS February 2011 Governor Rick Scott’s pension proposal doesn’t match his prior statements during his campaign.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PudKNxTKzrc THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS money to off-set their deficit on the “backs of the employees.” Please stay tuned for further comprehensive updates on all of President’s the above. In addition, I want to send our deepest, heartfelt condo- lences to the families of the two slain Miami-Dade officers, Message Amanda Haworth and Roger Castillo along with our fallen St. Petersburg brothers Sgt. Thomas Baitinger and Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz, and also State Correctional Colonel Greg Malloy in John Kazanjian Holmes County. Our prayers are with all of their families at this time of mourning. Stay Safe. Be active. would like to wish everyone a healthy and a happy New Year. I We have recently completed our PBA Representative elections and we have officially tallied the results. On behalf of the Executive Board, I’d like to personally thank the previous Representatives for all their dedicated services and welcome aboard all of our New Representatives. We’re grateful for all of their hard work. By way of update, we just got back from Tallahassee where the PBA was asked to make a presentation to a Senate Officer of the Month - September 2010 Committee overseeing changes in pensions. We were informed PBSO Cpl. John Sylvester by the Committee Chair, Senator Ring, that there will be a Nominated by: Sgt. Kevin Marks Pension Bill (in approximately 30 days) and we should expect On May 25, 2010, PBSO Corporal Sylvester responded changes to our pensions. David Murrell, the Florida PBA’s (assisted by PBSO Tactical Unit) to a traffic stop. The front- Director of Legislative Services, did an excellent job of convey- seat passenger had active warrants. The passenger/suspect ing our stance on any pension changes. He informed that we tried to get in the driver’s seat, but jumped back in the pas- did not object to some small changes to the FRS; perhaps, senger’s seat and fled through the passenger door. Corporal increasing the six (6) year vesting to eight (8) or ten (10) years, Sylvester sent K9 Rudy or even having new employees contribute to their pensions. I to apprehend the sus- have heard from a lot of our members that they would not pect. K9 Rudy ultimate- object to contributing a little to their pensions. However, when ly bit and held the sus- no one is getting a wage increase, it’s hard to justify contribut- pect, after an extensive ing up to 6%, which our new Governor has recently suggested. foot chase with multiple That could mean a 6% pay cut. Or, take for instance, our broth- deputies. Because of Cor- ers and sisters that work for the State; such as FHP, FDLE, DOC poral Sylvester’s excel- or FWC whose average salaries are $32,000 and who have not lent police work, a vio- received a raise in over 5 years. That may translate into no Step lent, wanted suspect was Plan and no COLA. A 6% contribution to the FRS there could Cpl. John Sylvester (center) apprehended. be devastating. We will keep all of our members informed of the status in Tallahassee via the PBA website and the Code 3 on Officer of the Month - October 2010 this very controversial issue. PBSO Agent Jarrod Foster Next, regarding the Career Service Bill for PBSO employ- Nominated by: Lt. Scott Smith ees, we will put it this way: You may want to thank our local On October 4, 2010, Agent Jarrod Foster was contact- Delegation Chairman, Joe Abruzo. He assured me that as long ed by a bail bondsman regarding an absconded fugitive. as he is Chair (two years), he would not entertain any changes Agent Foster located the fugitive at a residence with anoth- to our Bill unless we specifically agree to it. Also, some County er fugitive who Commissioners wanted to remove the civilians from the Career had active war- Service Bill. I met with many of our local State Representatives rants. With the and conveyed that we were adamantly opposed to any changes assistance of the to OUR BILL. They assured me they would stand firm along SWAT Team, Agent with the PBA. Foster arrested Regardless of whether you are employed by a city, town or both fugitives and county, you need to pay close attention to this year’s budgets. also seized: three The various agencies’ administrators have already indicated to stolen guns, three- expect cuts because of future deficits from decreases in proper- other guns, 101 ty assessments from last year and similarly less revenue going grams of cocaine, PBSO Agent Jarrod Foster to cities or counties. These politicians continue to misspend Continued on next page our tax money on special projects and will keep on finding the

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Officer of The Month Continued 15 grams of marijuana, 22 Oxycodone pills, 13 Xanax bars and a stolen vehicle, all after a foot pursuit with another suspect, who he apprehended as a result of his original arrests.

Officer of the Month - November 2010 PBSO Detective Byron Smith Nominated by: Sgt. John McGuire Detective Byron Smith of PBSO gang unit is responsible for the arrest of multiple members of the Jackboys street gang, centralized in Belle Glade. The gang is known for drive by shootings, among other criminal enterprises. Since 2007, 17 homicides and 75 attempted homicides could be attributed to the Jackboys. On November 10, 2010, 30 arrests were made for crimes including, but not limited to, racketeering charges, home invasions and attempted murders. These arrests can be directly attributed to the tireless hard work of Det. Byron Smith.

PBSO Detective Byron Smith

ARE YOU CURRENT? Have you gotten married or divorced? Had a baby? Changed numbers or address? Please contact Suzanne at the PBA Office (561) 689-3745 to update your information. The PBA is not notified of changes made within your department.

Show your support for Palm Beach Co. PBA! See the list of PBA wearables and collectibles on page 13.

CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 3 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PALM BEACH COUNTY PBA EXECUTIVE BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS Effective Jan. 1, 2011 - Dec. 31, 2014 BOYNTON BEACH OCEAN RIDGE PALM BEACH COUNTY Toby Athol Steven Wohlfiel SHERIFF’S OFFICE Doc Davis Mario Galluscio, Alt. CORRECTIONS John Kazanjian, President Craig Anthony Tammy Bussey Frank Ranzie PALM BEACH COUNTY Jerry Sneed Ernest W. George, Kelly Harris SCHOOL POLICE Jeff Jackson Executive Director Brian Goldfuss, Alt. Harry Rawlings Pete Tartaglione Doug Gilbert, Alt. Kevin O’Sullivan Will Pinto Rick McAfee, Vice-President Cory Gray, Appt. Alex Lopez Willie Powell, Alt. Dennis Rolle, Alt. Patrice Quinn, Alt. DELRAY BEACH Adam Rosenthal PBSO Corrections Site Lou Penque, Treasurer PALM BEACH COUNTY Vinnie Gray Reps SHERIFF’S OFFICE Shannon Sniffen Willie Blackmon Kevin Igo, Secretary Paul Vrchota Rod Stevenson DJ Dowling Dan Burrows Gary Ferreri, Alt. Thomas Jordan Greg Allen, Sgt.-at-arms Mike Antonopoulos Andrew Arena, Alt Reginald Napier Mike Kletzky Jerry Sneed Terry Maguire DELRAY BEACH LTS. Napoleon Taylor Vinnie Gray, Negotiator John Palermo Butch Altonen, Alt. John Battiloro, Alt. Ray Griffith, Alt. PALM BEACH GARDENS Gary Lippman, General Counsel Billy Gray, Appt. Bob Odell FAU Grant Henderson, Appt. Randall Anderson Larry Fagan, Legal Counsel William Hernandez Kevin Igo, Appt. Randy Buntin John McGuire, Appt. Greg Allen, Alt. GREENACRES Charles Nicastro, Appt. Robert Wilson, Alt. Matt DeJoy Alex Nunes, Appt. Brandon Aultman Carlos Ugalde, Appt. PALM BEACH SHORES Philip Konz, Alt. Stephan Coe Charlie Hoeffer, Alt. JUNO BEACH PBSO Site Reps Palm Beach County PBA Rick Barnett PALM SPRINGS Dominick Berardone Sean Grant JUPITER Patrick Bolton Darrell Diez, Appt. Jay Levinstein Ralph Brillinger Jason Vansteenburgh Stanley Cale PALM SPRINGS SGTS. Jason Alexandre Chris Caris Louis Collura Mike Lilienfeld, Alt. Ron Cohen Juan Castro, Alt. Adam Hirsch, Alt Randy Collier PORT ST. LUCIE Tim Daly LANTANA Paul Grohowski Roy DeMarco Chris Decker Robert McGhee Greg Fernandez Bill Vega, Alt. MANALAPAN Bill Gale Carmine Izzo, Alt. Patrick Auger Jay Gallagher Paul Williams, Alt. Tony Iannitti SOUTH PALM BEACH Stan Jackson Mark McKirchy MARTIN COUNTY SO Dean Johnson Jason LaForte, Alt. Bruce Pinkman Jason Johnson STUART Carlo Sciandra Chris Keegan David Duran William Weiss Tom Lunney George McLain, Appt. Darryl Stokes David McCormick Karl Nelson Mike Mendelsberg (LW) TEQUESTA Richard Parks, Alt. Ryan Mugridge David Cooper Donald Knott, Alt. Barb Olson Charlie Weinblatt, Alt. Michael Ott MARTIN COUNTY SO - Emory Payne WEST PALM BEACH CORRECTIONS Fred Rifflard Louis Penque Tommy Randazzo John Rivers Troy Marchese David Sansone Jay Shears Ed Thomas Check out our Lawrence Lutrin, Alt. Steven Sherman Roy Bevell Rui Dutra, Alt. Darren Stinnet Joseph Herb website Brian Gaudette, Alt. NORTH PALM BEACH John Sylvester Frank Tomas Mike Leas, Alt. www.pbcpba.org Joseph Yungk Jay Donde, Appt. Javier Ortiz, Alt. Kelly Whittles

Page 4 CODE THREE / February 2011 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Board of Directors Meeting Attendance - 12/15/2010 Know Your Rights! EXECUTIVE BOARD PBSO-LE If you are under investigation, remember, as a law Mike Antonopoulos Yes John Kazanjian Yes enforcement officer, you have rights. They include: Dan Burrows Yes Ernie George Yes Rich Diberardino Yes Rick McAfee Yes Ray Griffith Yes THE RIGHT . . . to have a PBA representative Lou Penque Yes Kevin Igo Yes present during an interview Vinnie Gray Yes Terry Maguire Yes Bob Odell Yes John McGuire Yes THE RIGHT . . . to know who's in charge of REPRESENTATIVES John Navarro Yes the investigation Charlie Nicastro Yes Boynton Beach Paul Vrchota Yes Craig Anthony Yes THE RIGHT . . . to know what the charges are Toby Athol Yes PBSO-Corr and the name of the person bringing the charges Doc Davis Yes Tammy Bussey Yes Kelly Harris Yes DJ Dowling Yes THE RIGHT . . . to have the interview at a Frank Ranzie Yes Jeff Jackson Yes Will Pinto Yes reasonable time and for a reasonable length of time Delray Beach Willie Powell Yes Sal Arena Yes Patrice Quinn Yes THE RIGHT . . . to have any interview tape- Joe Hart Yes Jerry Sneed Yes recorded from start to finish Scott McGuire Yes Pete Tartaglione Yes Adam Rosenthal Yes Rodney Stevenson Yes Palm Beach Gardens THE RIGHT . . . not to be threatened, bribed or Paul Weber Yes Greg Allen Yes to have to listen to offensive language Rich Geist Yes FAU Jim Shackelford Excused THE RIGHT . . . not to be forced to resign Darren Courtney Yes Cecil Wagner Yes Gary Grande Yes Palm Beach Shores Greenacres Tom Clark Yes Joseph Rendueles Excused Michael Simmons Unexcused Josh Silvey Excused Dylan Vaughan Excused Palm Springs PBA Darrell Diez Yes Juno Beach Sean Grant Unexcused Chris Andrews Unexcused Julio Rios Unexcused Port St. Lucie Scholarships Rod Dobler Unexcused Jupiter Paul Grohowski Yes The annual Scholarship Applications Jeff Bernstein Excused Carmine Izzo Excused Quinn Harris Yes Bill Vega Unexcused are now available at the PBA office Jason Levinstein Yes Mike Lilienfeld Yes School Police and on-line at www.pbcpba.org. Chris Smith Yes John Hawes Unexcused Bill Lammie Yes We will be accepting applications Lantana Harry Rawlings Yes Chris Decker Yes Kevin O’Sullivan Yes through April 15th, 2011. Manalapan Stuart Good luck to all applicants! Patrick Auger Yes George McLain Yes Paul Williams Yes Tequesta MCSO-LE James Pike Unexcused Brian Bergen Yes Charlie Weinblatt Yes Michael Dougherty Yes Mike Ferguson Yes West Palm Beach Tom Neild Yes Matt Bessette Yes Richard Parks Yes Brian Gaudette Yes Bruce Pinkman Yes Mike Leas Yes Troy Marchese Yes MCSO - Corr Chris Roaf Yes Jackie Gore Yes Ed Thomas Yes Tom Randazzo Yes North Palm Beach Scott Hindle Yes

CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 5 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WWEELLCCOOMMEE NNEEWW MMEEMMBBEERRSS!! SEPTEMBER October Continued October Continued October Continued October Continued LISA ATKINSON - PBSO ILETHA FREEMAN - PBSO LORRAINE MENARD - PBSO MARY WRIGHT - PBSO GARY MOSELEY - PBSO DAVID PLOWMAN – Palm NAKISHIA FREEMAN - PBSO DUSTEE MOLENDA - PBSO LINDA YOUNG - PBSO BARBARA NELSON - PBSO Springs ANGELLA GABRION - PBSO CHICQUITHA MONROE - PBSO NEIL ZIELINSKI - PBSO KEVIN NORUSIS - PBSO MARLA GALINDEZ - PBSO ELIZABETH MONSTROLA - PBSO HOLLY ZUCKERMAN - PBSO CHARLOTTE OLIVER - PBSO OCTOBER CATHY GANNOTTI - PBSO APRIL MOORER - PBSO CLYDE BROOKS - PBSO Corr. JOSHUA OSBORNE - PBSO PAUL STODTKO - PBSO Corr. MARIA GEATHERS - PBSO SHARON NEWLAND - PBSO MAYNOR LOPEZ - PBSO Corr. SALLY PANOZZO - PBSO YOLANDA ADAMS - PBSO TAMMY GEMPEL - PBSO ANGELA ORTIZ - PBSO SILVESTRE VALENCIA - PBSO LEONARD PARSONS - PBSO JARED DRUCKER - PBSO YOLANDA GOLSON - PBSO MEGAN PADILLA - PBSO Corr. GREGORY PIERRE - PBSO NEPHATERI JONES - PBSO ERICKA GONZALEZ - PBSO AJA PAGANO - PBSO KILEY BOLAND - Delray Beach ANNA PIERRO - PBSO RUTH LITTLE - PBSO HILDA GONZALEZ - PBSO AMY PASZTAS - PBSO ALLISON LOUDERMILK - PBSO CECILIA RICE - PBSO JOHN RODNEY - PBSO MAGDA GONZALEZ - PBSO EARLENE PATRICK - PBSO ABIGAIL AHEARN - PBSO CINDY RIGGSBEE - PBSO MICHAEL CANNATA - FAU MICAELA GONZALEZ - PBSO CYNTHIA PEARSON - PBSO CARRIE ARMOUR - PBSO EDITH RIVERA - PBSO GREG CARLSON - MCSO Corr. MICHELLE GREEN - PBSO JOYCE PEERSON - PBSO CARLA ATKINS - PBSO TANYA ROBERTS - PBSO ANGELA PINKNEY - PBSO YVONNE GREEN - PBSO PATRICIA PENZINER - PBSO MARCIA BAHIA - PBSO DEBBIE RONDONE - PBSO ILEANA VIDAURRE - PBSO TAMMY GREGORY - PBSO GLADYS PEREA - PBSO TIMOTHY BARDIN - PBSO PAMELA ROSS - PBSO NORA ACOSTA - PBSO DIANE GRUSKOS - PBSO SANDRA PERRY - PBSO MICHELLE BATES - PBSO THOMAS ROWE - PBSO SYLVIA ACREE-DUNKLEY - PBSO TONY GUEVARA - PBSO JAMES PHILLIPS - PBSO CHALITA BIZZELL - PBSO JULIE SIKORSKY - PBSO DOREEN AHEARN - PBSO GLORIA HAMBRIGHT - PBSO JACOBA PIERCE - PBSO TERI BONAN - PBSO CONNIE SMITH - PBSO L’TANYA ALLEN - PBSO CARLA HANCHETTE-GROSSO - KAREEN PIERRE - PBSO DEBORAH BOSMANS - PBSO JACQUELINE SMITH - PBSO DONNA AMMONS - PBSO PBSO CINDY PODWILS - PBSO TAMARA BROWN - PBSO LLYOD SMITH - PBSO ELIZABETH ANDERSON - PBSO BRENDA HARRIS - PBSO CASSANDRA PRICE - PBSO DONNA CAMP - PBSO TAMARA STARKS - PBSO SALLY ANTOSEK - PBSO GLENDA HARRIS - PBSO MICHELLE RAMNARINE - PBSO MELANIE CARECCIA - PBSO CARLA STARLING - PBSO HELEN AUCHTERLONIE - PBSO JODY HARTLEY - PBSO NANCY RICH - PBSO MARIE CASPELICH - PBSO RONALD STAVALE - PBSO THOMAS AUSTIN - PBSO CHRISTINE HEGELE - PBSO IRENE RIZZO - PBSO LAURA CEPPO - PBSO MICHELLE STUART - PBSO HERIBERTO AVILES - PBSO ELIZABETH HENDERSON - PBSO TINA ROBBINS - PBSO STACY CORNELIUS - PBSO JOHN SULLIVAN - PBSO MARY BAIN - PBSO GLORIA HERNANDEZ-MORENO - SHERRY RODRICK - PBSO SANDRIA CUMMINGS - PBSO YVONNE SUTTERFIELD - PBSO MARI BAKER - PBSO PBSO DIONNE RODRIGUEZ - PBSO JOY DAHLQUIST - PBSO CRAIG TAYLOR - PBSO KARA BANNON - PBSO GERLIENUS HESTER - PBSO LORRAINE ROWE - PBSO MICHELLE DELAURA - PBSO LENNOX TAYLOR - PBSO THERESE BARBERA - PBSO MARIANNE HIMMELHEBER - BARBARA SANACORE - PBSO JUDITH DELMASTRO - PBSO CANDACE TENNANT - PBSO AMY BARKER - PBSO PBSO ALICE SANCHEZ - PBSO PAMELA DORSEY - PBSO MARIE THOMPSON - PBSO CHRIS BASTIAN - PBSO BARBARA HODGES - PBSO ERICO SANDIN - PBSO AVA DUNBAR - PBSO QUEEN TIMMONS WALKER - ERIKA BELLWOAR - PBSO DONNA HORGAN - PBSO LAVINIA SASU-PILTZ - PBSO KEITH DUNN - PBSO PBSO VICTORIA BERNICK - PBSO HOPE HORNING - PBSO KENNETH SCHNEIDER - PBSO GLADYS ECHEVARRIA - PBSO SAMUEL TORRACE - PBSO MARGARITA BLYTHE - PBSO CYNTHIA HOWARD - PBSO TAMI SHOEMAKER - PBSO DIANE EDEL - PBSO JENNIFER VERA - PBSO JOHN BOGDANOWICZ - PBSO LISA HOWARD - PBSO CELESTINE SINGER - PBSO CLARENCE ELLINGTON - PBSO FONDA WALDRON - PBSO CYNTHIA BOWE - PBSO RICHARD HOWELL - PBSO DARLENE SISCO - PBSO EMILY FUENTES - PBSO JANICE WILLIAMS - PBSO JOY BOWERS-WILLIAMS - PBSO SIMONE HURBS - PBSO ANGELA SMITH - PBSO MARITZA FUNDORA - PBSO CHARYSE WILSON - PBSO JACQUELINE BRITT - PBSO BEVERLY JACKSON - PBSO SASHA SMITH - PBSO ARTICIA FUTCH - PBSO GLENNWOOD WOMBLE - PBSO LINDA BUSH - PBSO SANDRIA JENKINS-FORD - PBSO TENECIA SPROULL - PBSO FRANK GARQUILO - PBSO DUSTIN YEATMAN - PBSO HECTOR CABALLENO - PBSO ANN JUHASZ - PBSO ARLENE STAVALE - PBSO DAVID GILLERT - PBSO BARRINGTON BUCKLE - PBSO NATALI CAETANO - PBSO BARRY KATZ - PBSO LONIESHA STEWART - PBSO DONNA GRAHAM - PBSO Corr. SUSAN CAMPBELL - PBSO KRISTEN KAZANJIAN - PBSO SONIA STODTKO - PBSO SHENIKA GRAY - PBSO RENEE AFAMENTUNA - PBSO DEBRA CARIS - PBSO LISA KING - PBSO DEBORAH SUPINO - PBSO DAWN HARRIS - PBSO STACEY ANDERSON - PBSO TANYA CARIS - PBSO SHARON KING - PBSO TAWANDA TAYLOR - PBSO CLIVE HARRISON - PBSO JODI BAILEY - PBSO JACQUELINE CASTRO - PBSO JANICE KIRBY - PBSO SHERI TESMAN - PBSO WILLIAM HATCH - PBSO LINDA BARNES - PBSO SHARON CHARLES - PBSO URONIKA KNIGHTON - PBSO LAVETRA THOMAS - PBSO KATHRYN HILL - PBSO NELLA BERARDONE - PBSO TRACY COBB - PBSO LINDA KOPLAN - PBSO MACK THOMAS - PBSO THESHA HILL - PBSO HUMBERTO BERROS - PBSO DARLENE COX - PBSO LUCILLE KROPAT - PBSO STEPHNEY THOMPSON - PBSO KAREN HILL-SIMPSON - PBSO DIANE BIANCHI - PBSO VALARIE CRUDUP - PBSO CAROL KUEBLER-MILLER - TERENCE TIMMERMAN - PBSO ANA HUMAN - PBSO DAVID BOND - PBSO ANGELA CULPEPPER - PBSO PBSO LAVERNE TIPTON - PBSO DENISE HUNTER - PBSO SUSAN BORCKY - PBSO BRENDA CURTIS - PBSO ELIZABETH LANCASTER - PBSO HELEN TOMAS - PBSO AMANDA JOHNS - PBSO THOMIKA BRAZIER - PBSO ELIZABETH DEHNERT - PBSO JANET LAWSON - PBSO IVELISSE TORRES - PBSO REGINA KELSON - PBSO ANNISKA BROWN - PBSO AMY DELINGER - PBSO MAURICE LEWIS - PBSO LISA TORRES - PBSO ROSE KONICKI - PBSO MARY BUCKLEY - PBSO KRISTINE DENZEL - PBSO MELISSA LONGSWORTH - PBSO MARY TRINGALI - PBSO MICHAEL LAMONT - PBSO MERY CARDENAS - PBSO RITA DIAZ - PBSO AUDRIANO LOPEZ - PBSO GRACE TYSON - PBSO DINA LANG - PBSO THERESA CARPENTER - PBSO KELLY DOMBROWSKI - PBSO LUANNE LOULIS - PBSO LYDIA VARGAS - PBSO ANTHONIA LAYNE - PBSO CAROL CELLA - PBSO PAULA DOUGLAS - PBSO PATTI LOWRY - PBSO RAMON VEGA - PBSO OBED LEIVA - PBSO JERI COLPAS - PBSO SCOTT DOUGLAS - PBSO DONNA MACHUCA - PBSO BELINDA VELASQUEZ - PBSO ROXANNE LINDSAY - PBSO VALERIE CONLIN - PBSO CAROL DREISBACH - PBSO ALEXIS MALTZ - PBSO JOSE VIGO - PBSO TRINIDAD MAISONET - PBSO CHRISTOPHER COURTNEY - LAKISHA DURDEN - PBSO MICHAEL MASSARI - PBSO YONARA VIGO - PBSO IRMA MALDONADO - PBSO PBSO SHARIEKA EDWARDS - PBSO PATRICIA MAZZARELLA - PBSO ANGELA WALKER - PBSO LINDA MARBEN - PBSO KATHERINE CULLER - PBSO DEWANE EVANS - PBSO CAROLYN MCCRAE - PBSO JUNE WANLESS - PBSO BARBARA MCDONOUGH - PBSO SARA DAVEY - PBSO EDGAR FERRER - PBSO BARBARA MCCUNE - PBSO ERICA WASHINGTON - PBSO MELANIE MCELROY - PBSO ELAINE DAVIS - PBSO CHRISTINA FIALLOS - PBSO MARK MCDONALD - PBSO JODI WATSON - PBSO JAMES MCGANN - PBSO TYRA EVANS - PBSO PAM FINKLEMAN - PBSO KIMBERLIE MCFARLIN - PBSO RODERICK WHITE - PBSO CHATERA MCKINNEY - PBSO JOHN FEDRICK - PBSO DAWN FISH - PBSO ESTHER MCLETCHIE - PBSO CHARLA WILLIAMS - PBSO JESSELYN MESA - PBSO ANDREA FIGUEROA - PBSO HOLIOOD FLOREXIL - PBSO JOSEFINA MCMAHON - PBSO DEBORA WILLIAMS - PBSO VICTORIA MILLS - PBSO BARRY FONDILLER - PBSO JONATHAN FOSTER - PBSO NANCY MELVILLE - PBSO KARROLL WILLIAMS - PBSO CLOVIA MOORE - PBSO JILLIAN GILBERT - PBSO

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October Continued October Continued October Continued October Continued November Continued CHRISTINA GREEN - PBSO DONNA FAGAN - PBSO MARY MITCHELL - PBSO MIDORI ROBBINS - PBSO MICHAEL CIANCIARULI - Delray SIGRID GUNDERSON - PBSO LEAH FEINGOLD - PBSO GARY MORRIS - PBSO FRANK WHITING - PBSO Beach RHONDA HOULAHAN - PBSO MARTHA FREEMAN - PBSO DONNA MOWERY - PBSO JAN STUKEL - PBSO CHRISTOPHER MORALES - SHADANA ILIOPOULOS - PBSO MELISSA GALVAN - PBSO SHELLIE PIKE - PBSO SANDRA CHATMAN - PBSO MCSO MARGO JACKSON - PBSO DENISE GIBSON - PBSO CAROLE PORTMAN - PBSO ANN COGBURN - PBSO RONALD GLUSS - MCSO Corr. WILLIE JENKINS - PBSO ROXANN HESSE - PBSO ELIZABETH RODON - PBSO ADRIENE DIXON - PBSO PRISCILLA COTTO - PBSO EMA JONES - PBSO DEBRA HINZ - PBSO MICHELLE SCHRIVER - PBSO ROSE FOWLKES - PBSO DONALD KOLPAN - PBSO EILEEN HOFFMAN - PBSO TRACEY SICILIANO - PBSO CHRISTINE MCARDLE - PBSO GAYLE KUBECKA - PBSO ELLIE HOLLIDAY - PBSO RICHARD SMITH - PBSO JOSEPH SILVERMAN - PBSO ARTHUR LAGANA - PBSO HARRY HOOK - PBSO SUZANNE SMITH - PBSO ALLYSON SOMERS - PBSO DECEMBER ALAN LANE - PBSO TAMMIE HUGGINS-GRANT - GIACOMO TESORIERO - PBSO CORENZA THORNTON - PBSO JEFFERY FEDERICK - PBSO Corr. CLOVIS LANE - PBSO PBSO SHERRI TRAINOR - PBSO KIMBERLY YUNCK - PBSO DAVID MIERAS - PBSO VALERIE LEONG - PBSO KEVIN JACKSON-HAMILTON - CAROL WILLIS-HOLDEN - PBSO ANTHONY MAKOWSKI - School FRANK ARMENTANO - PBSO TRUDY LINTON - PBSO PBSO THEOLA WOOD - PBSO Police HOLLY HUTCHINS - Boynton LOURDES MACY - PBSO VACCORA JOHNSON - PBSO NANCY WOOLLEY - PBSO CHARLENE CHARLES - PBSO Beach LINDA MAIELLO - PBSO ERICA JOLLY - PBSO JOSEPH ASCANIO - PBSO Corr. NANCY FABBEN - PBSO DONALD REILLLY - PBSO Corr. MARLA MAROE - PBSO LISSETTE LOPEZ - PBSO WILLIAM CASWELL - PBSO Corr. IVEY FAGAN JR. - PBSO MOLLY ANDERSON - West Palm CHRISTINA MARQUEZ - PBSO ABRALINE LOUIS - PBSO DARLENE HENDERSON - PBSO MARY HOWELL - PBSO Beach THOMAS MATAS - PBSO PATRICIA LOVE - PBSO Corr. BONNIE WASIELEWSKI - PBSO ISMAEL FLORES - West Palm KARA MENDEZ - PBSO JOSEPH LUKSICH - PBSO NATASHA LAYNE - PBSO Corr. MANOUCHEKA JOSEPH-EXAN- Beach JEREMY METCALF - PBSO JEAN MARTIN - PBSO CLEON YOUNG - MCSO Corr. TUS - PBSO JONATHAN GALUI - West Palm ELISA MURPHY - PBSO ELSA ORTIZ - PBSO VONDA BRAY - PBSO MARY PARRISH - PBSO Beach SHARON OLSON - PBSO SERGIO PETIT JR. - PBSO MARIA CALVILLO - PBSO KAREN SANDOVAL-FIGUEROA - TRAVIS LIMAURO - West Palm SHELLEY ORBEN - PBSO OSUALDO ROSADO - PBSO CHERYL CRUZ - PBSO PBSO Beach ELENA PAEZ - PBSO LYNNE ROSENBERG - PBSO CATHERINE ENGEL - PBSO LESLEY SHRIBERG - PBSO FRANCISCO MALDONADO - West ARELYS PEREZ - PBSO DIANE SCOTT - PBSO SHERRY FURTADO - PBSO MARY VARNUM - PBSO Palm Beach KRISTIE PETENBRINK - PBSO XIAUQIN SHAN - PBSO ELIZABETH HIEBER - PBSO BRANDY RODGERS - Lake Clarke BRITTANY MCCARROLL - West SHARNETTE PETTIGREW - PBSO CELYNDA SOWARDS - PBSO THERESA O’MARA - PBSO Shores Palm Beach CHARITY RABA - PBSO ANGELA SPESSARD - PBSO CATHERINE PAYNE - PBSO ROGER BARNES - PBSO CLIFFORD ZIPNICK - Lake Clarke TAMMY RIEHLE - PBSO BONITA THOMAS - PBSO KIMBERLY WALLING - PBSO MICHELLE CADE - PBSO Shores JOHNNY RIOS - PBSO NICHOLAS TISCIONE - PBSO BENNIE WILLIAMS-ROSS - PBSO VERONICA DALEY - PBSO JASON WILLIAMS - MCSO Corr. 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Police Officers + Home Addresses = “Accountability:” e-Speech Without MapQuests and Gun Sights, yet.

Submitted by Gary Lippman, General Counsel

mong the indignities suffered by our members in 2010, regulate certain kinds, or “modes” of speech; for example, “true Awas a case quietly decided in a Florida federal court- threats, fighting words, incitements to imminent lawless action, house last April that warrants some discussion; especially so and classes of lewd and obscene speech.” (Shouting “Fire!” in a now. crowded theater fits somewhere in there). Back in 2008 a certain citizen appears to have had a prob- Brayshaw’s action came down to whether publishing the lem with a certain Tallahassee police officer, about whom he names and home addresses of police officers, even with “the had been posting comments on a website called intent to intimidate,” qualitatively is a “true threat” within the Ratemycop.com. Not content with the standard bile cowards kinds of speech that are not protected by our First Amendment. lob into the ether from their own comfortable anonymity, this Relying upon a 2003 U.S. Supreme Court case which had particular character decided to post more. Among other things, addressed cross-burning, the District Court judge for the he posted: the officer’s full name; her age; how many “kids” she Northern District of Florida determined that Brayshaw had; that she was “single;” her cell phone number; her e-mail “[s]imply publishing an officer’s phone number, address, address; and, her home address. The Tallahassee Police and e-mail address is not in itself a threat or serious expres- Department decided to look into the matter. Records were sub- sion of an intent to commit an unlawful act of violence.” poenaed from Ratemycop.com, and the curtain was pulled aside Standing alone, and in the absence of any accompanying on the posts’ author: a guy by the name of Robert Brayshaw. threat against the police officer, putting her address out on the Brayshaw was arrested and charged with publishing the name internet didn’t pass muster as a “true threat” under the judge’s and address of a law enforcement officer, in violation of constitutional analysis. Neither did any of the information s.843.17, Florida Statutes. Section 843.17, F.S. provides: Brayshaw published about the officer fit within what has been Any person who shall maliciously, with intent to accepted as “fighting words.” The judge also found that “[t]he obstruct the due execution of the law or with the intent publication of truthful personal information about police to intimidate, hinder, or interrupt any law enforcement officers is linked to the issue of police accountability. . . .” officer in the legal performance of his or her duties, Without a readily apparent “true threat,” as prior cases have publish or disseminate the residence address or tele- defined such things, and with no “long and pernicious history” phone number of any law enforcement officer while of such postings as harbingers of “imminent violence” akin to designating the officer as such, without authorization cross-burnings, the judge found no harm, no foul in Brayshaw’s of the agency which employs the officer, shall be guilty activities. of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as pro- The judge next focused upon the statute Brayshaw was vided in s.775.082 or s.775.083. challenging. He reasoned that if the “speech” that’s being pro- While it was of no consequence in the U.S. District Court hibited by F.S.S. 843.17 (the publishing of officers’ names and judge’s decision, it appears that the State Attorney’s Office up addresses, etc.) doesn’t come within the kinds of “speech” gov- there either dropped the ball or backed off in its prosecution of ernment properly can regulate, the statute is “unconstitutional Brayshaw. Not content with the charges against him being dis- on its face.” While along his way the judge acknowledged missed, Brayshaw brought an action of his own. He went to the Florida’s interest in protecting police officers from harm or federal courthouse for declaratory and injunctive relief against death, he noted that some of the information Brayshaw pub- the City and the State Attorney, so that he could continue published and wanted to continue publishing was “already publicly lishing Tallahassee police officers’ home addresses and tele- available.” So, by prohibiting publication of some information phone numbers without being arrested again. otherwise accessible to the public, the law was “over inclusive.” Brayshaw challenged s.843.17, F.S. as a violation of his First As a “content-based” regulation of speech, therefore, the judge Amendment “freedom of speech.” I won’t burden you with the found F.S.S. 843.17 failed to be “narrowly tailored to serve the federal court’s constitutional analysis. Suffice it to say, the feder- government interest” (in protecting its police officers from al Judge specifically acknowledged government’s prerogative to harm or death).

Page 10 CODE THREE / February 2011 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Because F.S.S. 843.17 was regulating speech under circum- for some “pernicious history” to develop regarding this relative- stances he found protected by our First Amendment, the judge ly new cyber “mode” of intimidation sufficiently to link the determined the law to be unconstitutional and invalid. He per- postings of police officers’ home addresses with impending manently enjoined the law’s enforcement, and entered judgment harm (like crosses burnt). Given what happened in Arizona, in favor of Brayshaw. and then in Detroit, and here in Miami and Tampa, we should- What does all of this mean to our members? It means that n’t have to wait for a “history.” the law needs to catch up with technology. It means the statute The name of the case is Brayshaw v. City of Tallahassee, needs to be rewritten in a way that takes into account our infor- 2010 WL 1740832 (N.D. Fla.). The judge accountable for this mation-accessible technologies. It means we may have to wait decision is Richard Smoak; I don’t have a home address.

Boynton Beach News North Palm Beach News I became a PBA Representative on January 1, 2007, As the year came to a close, we are looking to sign a because I felt that I could be of benefit to my fellow mem- three year deal with the Village of North Palm Beach. We did bers by being reasonable and unbiased to our Union. I have not loose much considering what is happening at other been vocal at contract negotiations, and the results have agencies. Hopefully, next year the economy will pick up and been positive. Clearly, not everyone always agrees with one we will be able to be compensated with a wage increase. The another, but at all times, you expect your representatives to three year contract is a good thing in that all the other ben- lead and make difficult decisions rooted in what’s best for efits we have will remain intact. The only opener will be the everyone. wage article and will all depend on what the economy does. Over the past several months, I have received On another note, I would like to welcome the new PBA emails/phone calls and some have just stopped by the office Representatives for the Village of North Palm Beach. Joe and to ask if I was running for re-election. The truth is that I Javier, in our detective division, will be our new Reps. I wish have been thinking about this for quite some time. In the them the best of luck when is comes to contract talk and end, my decision can be simplified to this: It’s time for me hope all the members assist them in what ever they need. to step aside and allow someone else to lead. I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. I always knew that the position of PBA representative Submitted by: Scott Hindle was an important one. I have had the opportunity to expand, build, create, unite and compromise for the betterment of everyone. Palm Beach Shores News Though I will not seek re-election, I am still committed to the rights of each member of the Boynton Beach Police Well, the year has ended as well as my services as a Department. PBA Representative for the Palm Beach Shores Police To my fellow representatives: there has been no greater Department. privilege or honor than working alongside seasoned profes- I have opted not to run again due to some issues that sionals who are also incredibly committed to the betterment have surfaced and I don’t wish not to be part of them or the of everyone. impact that they may have on the department. In addition, I want to thank the staff at the PBA for their Officer Steve Coe is new to the department and the PBA professionalism and support over my tenure. but feels confident in his ability to respond as a representative. Respectively Submitted by: Henry Diehl I have enjoyed working with the members of the PBA – Staff and Representatives alike. I wish to thank all who have helped me while I have served the Palm Beach Shores Police Department as a representative. I wish you all the best in the New Year and hope it is a prosperous year for all of us. Remember: Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly - Leave the rest to God. Be Safe Out There… HAVE YOU MADE YOUR Submitted by: Officer T. Clark, Sr. NOMINATION? Submit the names of your nominees Keep informed via e-mail! before the end of every month. Sign up for E-PBA at Send your submissions to [email protected] www.flpba.org

CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 11 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PBSO News School District Police News The ballots were counted and five new PBA reps for the Hello to all. WELL, where do I start? We have four new law enforcement side of the Sheriff’s Office were selected. Board Members: Karen Brill, Jennifer Prior Brown, Marcia Fifty-five members threw their name in the ring to become a Andrews and Chuck Shaw. Congratulations to all on your Rep. That’s a huge jump from the 12 who ran last year. Several hard fought victory. We have Amendment 8 which was members received votes and the election was very close. The defeated. We have our Superintendent stating he would pay large turnout shows that more members want to be involved the $13,000,000 fine instead of reaching classroom sizes in union affairs. This is good, just because you didn’t win does- stipulated by the State. But, no raises and no new hires. n’t mean your opinion doesn’t count. We have a long road What is that all about? We as a Department are getting dan- ahead of us trying to keep the great benefits we have. Kaz is gerously low on manpower. We were granted by the Board going to be very busy these next few months battling elected three new hires. Thank you. officials from taking what we have. This brings me to another Our elections are over. Your new Board (which started point. Many members need to realize Kaz is our County Jan. 1, 2011) consists of myself, Kevin O’Sullivan, Alex President. He represents agencies in Palm Beach, Martin and Lopez and Alternate, Dennis Rolle. We will start re-openers St. Lucie Counties. When you have an issue please reach out in January for the last year of our three year contract. to your elected PBA Reps, and we can handle your problem. If In December, 2010, we were able to re-open negotia- you don’t know who we are, here are the Reps: Michael tions for the membership with successfully getting the same Antonopoulos, Paul Vrchota, Terry Maguire, Dan Burrows and stipend the CTA received, and we were able to get it to you me (Mike Kletzky). You also have site reps who can get your in time for Christmas. message to us. So, reach out to one of us to help you with your I would also like to take this opportunity to bid so long issues. We met with Sheriff Bradshaw and he is very support- to Sgt. Bill Lammie for the tireless efforts he put forth in rep- ive of our union. He wants us to work with the Colonel and resenting the membership for eight years as one of your PBA Chief Gauger on issues before they get to him. We have a good Reps. I watched Bill in action at the bargaining table for four system in place, it might not be perfect, but it’s much better years and hope I can live up to the standards he has set as a than many other agencies. If you have questions, contract negotiator. They will be hard shoes to fill. I would also like issues, or any problem needing union attention, please contact to welcome aboard four new hires, Marquis Hargrove, one of us. We will go to Kaz when we need to. Let him work William Tome, Jack Bell (welcome back) and last but not on our retirement benefits. Remember, we have a long battle least, Tony Estrella (welcome back). I hope you all had a ahead of us. Let’s work together to save what we all deserve. great Holiday and enjoyed your two week rest. Submitted by: Sgt. Michael Kletzky, PBA Rep Submitted by: H. Rawlings, School Police PBA Rep

Governor Rick Scott’s proposed pension and health insurance reforms 1) For all FRS employees: • All employees will contribute 5% in pension • New employees mandated to defined contribution plan • Special risk accrual drops from 3% to 2% • DROP closed to new participants on July 1, 2011 • COLA eliminated on retirement service earned after July 1, 2011 (example - Employee has 10 years in FRS before July 1, 2011, you will receive COLA for that 10 years) • Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS) credit will no longer accrue after July 1, 2011 (example - Employee has 10 years in service before July 1, 2011, you will receive HIS credit that 10 years) 2) For all State FRS Employees (in addition to the pension changes noted above): • On January 2013, all new employees will enter a defined contribution plan for health insurance (example - State will pay you $5,000 a year "total" for insurance regardless of dependent status) 3) For all State FRS Retirees: • Retirees will pay an additional 20% into the state group health insurance plan (note - Retirees already pay 100% of the insurance premium) You can contact Governor Rick Scott (http://www.flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-the-governor/ or call (850) 488-7146) for further explanations and details. PBA is working with the Legislature to prevent these changes and cuts to your hard earned benefits. Stay informed through Florida PBA’s ePBA. (See page 23 to join.)

Page 12 CODE THREE / February 2011 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS School District Police News West Palm Beach News I would like to thank the membership for its support in Upcoming Election the recent PBA elections and I look forward to serving the As most of you know, very soon there is going to be an next four years with Harry Rawlings and Alex Lopez. I prom- election for the new mayor in West Palm Beach. There are ise you that I will continue to fight to protect our rights, as three viable candidates in this race: two current Commis- memorialized in our current union contract, along with sioners and Paula Ryan, who we are endorsing. It is of para- those rights and privileges provided to us under state and mount importance that we are successful in this election. federal law. I have prior union experience where I had to This will not happen without member participation. We deal with violations of the aforementioned issues and am not need large turnouts at all the scheduled debates, members hesitant to take appropriate action when necessary. I will go to walk the neighborhoods and more yet to stand at the to whatever extent is deemed necessary to protect our con- polling stations on Election Day. Contact your union repre- tractual and constitutional rights. Hopefully we will not sentative for dates and give us your availability. Each and experience any situation where we will have to pursue litiga- every member needs to get involved in this election in order tion because it can be a long and arduous road. In reality, for us to be successful. none of this should occur if there are open lines of commu- Now, for an update on the recent representative elec- nication between union and management. In my opinion, tion. I would like to thank everyone who took the time to this area is in need of improvement, and as a result I hope to vote for the people who put their names in to run. We had foster a better working relationship with management. By twenty officers cast their names into the race and at the con- having such a relationship it benefits the organization as a clusion of the election the following officers were elected as whole. My personal goal is to improve our working condi- your representatives: Louis Penque, Troy Marchese, Ed tions, and work with command staff to make this the most Thomas, Roy Bevell, and Joe Herb. Alternate representatives desirable law enforcement job in Palm Beach County. are Brian Gaudette and Mike Leas. Appointed representative At our last general membership meeting the members is Jay Donde. Tameca West resigned as the representative for voiced their concerns about some very important issues, Lieutenants. Thank you for your service, Tameca. Gregory most important of which is officer safety. Harry and I will Babcock has been appointed the new Lieutenant Repre- bring your problems and concerns to Chief Kelly’s attention sentative. Welcome aboard, Greg. for his information, and will attempt to address these issues Submitted by: Lou Penque, WPB PBA Rep if given the opportunity to do so. We also had a lengthy discussion about our upcoming reopeners. The members that were in attendance brought forth some areas in need of improvement. We will send out a mailing requesting feed- back from all of our members. It is necessary for all members to reply so that we are aware of your needs and concerns. I would like to thank Bill Lammie and John Hawes for their years of service to the PBA. These two gentlemen decided not to seek re-election for personal reasons, and I appreciate the support they have given Harry and me during the recent election process. I know that both of these men will continue to support us in our future endeavors. I hope that all of you had an enjoyable and safe holiday season, and look forward to serving you in this capacity for the next four years. Submitted by: Kevin O’Sullivan, PBA Rep

PBSO SCHOLARSHIPS PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS PBSO has set up a payroll deduction for the PBA Charity Fund, Inc. If you are interested in giving towards this worthy cause, please contact the PBSO Payroll Department and request a payroll form. If you have any questions regarding the payroll deduction, call Kaz at 689-3745.

CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 13 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Look Out Members Submitted by D/S Charles Nicastro, PBSO PBA VP EMERGENCY

here are enough PBA members in this state to get togeth- CONTACT Ter and fight against all of the new Governor’s plans, if necessary. Let’s get with the people we put in office to help us to show the Governor that we will not sit back without a fight, PROCEDURE specifically, regarding our pensions. To contact a PBA Attorney, day or night, seven days a My fellow members, let’s show the individuals in Tallahas- week, use the following numbers: see that we are not sitting back! We will fight for what we deserve. If we don’t, it’s only going to get worse. Let’s all Regular Business Phone: ...... (561) 689 3745 remember, Sheriff Bradshaw can only do so much. Maybe with all of us and the rest of Florida’s Law Enforcement, we can win Digital Pager:...... (561) 326-8252 our fight together. Regular Business Fax: ...... (561) 687 0154 Be safe out there and stay involved. We’re only as strong as our members. 24 Hour Emergency Voice Pager: ...... (561) 751-6298 [Call voice pager, leave message including a contact number, hang up. The machine will automatically dial Check out our PBA-friendly the attorney's pager, and play back your message.] advertisers in the Business Keep calling. You will get a response. NOTE: For updated PBA information, please visit our Directory on pages 29-35! website at www.pbcpba.org

What Your Feet Need To Feel and Function Better By Dr. Sandra Hernandez, D.C. ur feet are very important structures in the human body and probably the most plates may give nice colorful displays and print outs, but no Oneglected and overlooked part of our special training is necessary to use these plates and they are body. The more we are on our feet either at simply much cheaper for companies to reproduce since they work or during recreational activities, the more are not custom made. Much more detailed information is aware we become of the importance of our foot revealed in a casting mold for orthotics. A mold of the foot health. A properly functioning foot or feet can should be obtained so a proper fitting and truly custom made help us perform better and without pain or discomfort. orthotic can be manufactured for you. The use of custom The foot is comprised of 26 bones, 33 joints and numer- orthotics will help bring a normal arch back and help you ous muscles and ligaments. regain normal and healthy foot function. Improper foot alignment can lead to not only foot and If you suffer from any of the above mentioned conditions, ankle pain, but also hip, knee, and back problems. Ideally the consider getting custom orthotics made. Keep in mind feet foot should have an arch during pronation. If the arch get flatter over time, so if you know you have a fallen arch, becomes flattened due to gravity, being overweight, standing don’t ignore it. Surgery is not a long term solution and can be on hard floors or inactivity, certain foot conditions can devel- quite painful with down time involved. Foot pain can turn an op over time, such as, tendonitis, bunions, plantar fascitis, active person into a couch potato. Don’t let that happen to metatarsal pain, arthritis of the big toe, and Morton’s you. For more information or to schedule a consultation, Neuroma. Buying comfortable shoes that are not too tight is please call Gisela at (561) 792-4016 certainly a good first step. To address the problem of a fallen arch, additional help is necessary. Many doctors may recom- mend custom made orthotics, and this is great advice if the orthotic is in fact custom made. A custom made orthotic must be made from a casting of Dr. Sandra Hernandez D.C. is located in Royal Palm the foot. A simple scan from walking on a pressure plate is not Beach and she accepts most Health Insurances. Ask about our sufficient to get a custom orthotic made to your foot. These law enforcement officer discount.

Page 14 CODE THREE / February 2011 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS So You Want To Be A Representative? Submitted by Terry Maguire, PBSO PBA Rep

oting for the newest PBA representatives will be over by enforcement events to develop relationships with other organi- Vthe time you read this message, but this is a call for any- zations: FOP, IUPA, AFL-CIO, etc. Watch what they do then one who wants to be a representative. I get asked all the time, evaluate how PBA operates. We are impressive! “What does a rep do?” Reps need to read current labor, civil, and criminal case law PBA reps (not just for PBSO) are active in all aspects of the to remain current in all these areas to be able to facilitate up-to- local and State PBA chapters. date information. In addition, talk to and listen to the staff attor- A Rep should watch out for the members of the whole neys to help in understanding these issues. agency, not just their direct area of work (District, Squad, Detail, Reps also appear at City and County Commission meetings. Team, what have you). If you see a contract violation, bring it to Solidarity still counts regarding elected officials. Also, partici- the member’s attention. Then, direct them to the PBA office, fol- pate in the election process. Support the PBA endorsed low-up and tell us. An issue to one member, when candidates. unchallenged, affects us all! “I speak out Defend the PBA! As with every organization, Reps should participate in as many meetings we are not perfect. Support the union. Do not as possible to stay informed and then disseminate all the time attack it. If you don’t like something, speak out that information. Also, be accessible to all the about it in the open. In my ten plus years of active members. about things membership, I know of only a couple of cases Reps attend special events (charity functions, with which I where members were discharged, and in each political rallies). Remember, these events benefit instance they were given a hearing to explain why YOU! Recently, at a rally for Alex Sink, there were disagree, but I they should be allowed to remain members. In six PBA members present, while the local do it in the each case, the members chose NOT to speak in Firefighters union had over 150! Golf outings, their defense, but allowed others to say a few scholarship interviews, PBA Police Ball are all ways proper way.” words. Each of them had actively worked to make and renew relationships and aide our AGAINST the PBA. They were reasonably dis- charities. These charities only benefit US AND OUR FAMILIES! charged. I speak out all the time about things with which I dis- Reps work in the PBA office assisting the office staff on agree but I do it in the proper way. I meet with the leaders, projects: there is always something to do to help, from mailing explain myself, and then listen to their reasons in opposition to letters to making phone calls. mine. We may not agree, but we know where each other stands. Reps attend new member orientation to solicit new mem- I know there are many more duties, but this is a sampling bers, or help at new member drives. of what is expected. To all the members who ran, thanks! Even They also attend local, county, state and national law if you were not elected, YOU make this organization strong!

Truth vs. Fiction Submitted by Mike Rispoli, Palm Beach Gardens PD – Retired

nyone who has been in law enforcement for any amount types survive on buzzwords and phrases (usually from some- Aof time can spot when someone is not being completely thing they have read) and surround themselves with people that truthful. As we progress through our careers, we improve in this have no independent thoughts. area after gaining training and more experience. Some advance, not by their law enforcement The toughest of these people to identify are many “Leadership is skills but rather on other skills which usually times within our own profession, or even our own results in “chapped lips.” agency. not hard to As an employee you need to be cognizant of Some individuals that excel in this job and define. When the difference between truth and fiction and iden- reach the higher ranks can even run an agency. tifying them. Usually the clues lie in the speeches Some of these “leaders” may be among the biggest you see it, and actions of the administration. Seize opportu- violators of bending the truth. Leadership is not you know it.” nities to read between the lines and if they don’t hard to define. When you see it, you know it. match up to the actions, therein lies the problem. Interestingly, some “leaders” think their position actually This is especially disheartening concerning discipline, promo- entitles them to the same status as their real counterparts. These tions, and day-to-day business.

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s most of you have already realized, it seems that we have entire two people to respond. This is not going to get the job Alost our political clout with this City. This became clear at done! There is less than one month left before the election takes our impasse hearing almost two years ago. Our only recourse is place and we really need to step up our efforts. You can’t just sit to get politically involved, and that means all of us!! This union there and expect other people to do the work for you. We are is only as strong as its trying to get a non- membership, and that incumbent elected who means that every mem- is running against two ber has to help. Some current Commission- critical events are com- ers. We are her “grass ing up, which include roots” team. She will walking door to door not win if we don’t soliciting votes for our work for her and our mayoral candidate, political clout may Paula Ryan. Believe me, carry even less weight I know we all have in the future. other ways we would The last thing I like to spend our time, want to talk about is the but none of those other contribution we asked activities have the same everyone to make. The potential to impact the request was (and still quality of our working is), $99.00 per officer conditions. At our first for our candidate. As of walk, we had five peo- this date, we had less ple show up. On our then 25% of the officers second walk, 12 people donate to Paula’s cam- showed up–this is paign. Below are the pathetic!! Out of over names of the officers 280 officers, only 12 who donated. I want to people took time out of thank everyone who their day to come out made the donation. If I and walk for three left your name off of the hours. At our recent list, I apologize. Please Representative let me know and I will Election, there were 20 recognize you expressly individuals who ran for in the next Code 3. If the position of Repre- you are totally finan- sentative. We can’t even get that same number to show for a dis- cially strapped and cannot afford the $99.00, then I would trict walk. I recently requested help for building and placing expect you to (at the very least), step up your efforts to help signs up around the City. I only had six people respond to help Paula Ryan get elected by contributing your time at our upcom- me. At my second request for help installing signs, I got an ing events.

Molly Anderson Chris Clark Shawn Johnson Troy Marchese Tony Spatara Rodney Archer Bill Devito Tom Janis Darrin MacCarthy Mark Suchy Brian Arlotta Jay Donde Brian Kapper Frank Nelli Greg Simonian Joe Ahern Mike Deighan Anthony Kalil Bob & Mary Olsen Amy Sinnott Greg Babcock Stefanie Dion Bryan Kummerlen Tim Pike Joe Van Reeth Tom Bonney Eric Evrley Russ Lobdell Fernando Palacios Tom Wills David Barr Kevin Farrell Thelton Luke Louis Penque Emily Wiggs Matt Bessette Brian Gaudette Travis Limauro Gene Picerno Dennis Wrobbel Roy Bevell James Graves David Lefont Jairo Ruiz Thomas Walsh David Bernhardt Casey Goetz Scott Lally John Rebholtz Freda Washington John Bangs Rich Halsey Ariel Munoz Ted Swiderski Jason Zangara Bobbie & John Conklin Anthony Imbesi Chris Malta Ray Shaw

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CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 19 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PBA OLDIES NIGHT held on JANUARY 21, 2011 at the CARS OF DREAMS Raised over $3,300 for the PBA Charity Fund

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CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 21 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS As a PBA Member, KNOW AND ASSERT YOUR RIGHTS! Remember, as a sworn officer, you have the right:

✓ to be represented by a PBA attorney during any interrogation; ✓ to be provided any complaint, all witness statements, and all existing evidence (e.g., audio and video recordings, GPS locator information) for review with an attorney before the beginning of any interrogation; ✓ to be interrogated at a reasonable hour (e.g., at a time when a PBA attorney can be present for the review and interrogation); ✓ to refuse a polygraph, and ✓ to refuse to respond to questions if an investigator intentionally fails to comply with requested requirements after being advised of his or her violations of those requirements.

As a dues-paying member, a Palm Beach County PBA attorney can be with you every step of the way. Don’t be intimidated out of your RIGHTS! Don’t try to be your own lawyer! If you are a member, in good standing, and you are suspended or fired, Palm Beach County PBA has attorneys to assist you. Carry the card of confidence... your PBA Membership Card Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association, Inc. 2100 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 689-3745 • www.pbcpba.org

Page 22 CODE THREE / February 2011 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS N O T I C E : L E G A L A D V I S O R Y POLICE SHOOTINGS, IN-CUSTODY DEATHS OR SERIOUS TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS WHAT TO DO? STAY CALM Have you been ordered to write a statement about an incident that may be investigated? DON’T FORGET YOUR RIGHTS! CALL PBA AT (561) 689-3745 Do not talk to anyone until you have consulted with a PBA ATTORNEY! PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS The following statement should be written as the first sentences on any statement, report, or memorandum an officer is ordered to write when the officer knows or has a reasonable belief that discipline may result: It is my understanding that this report is made for administrative, internal police department purposes only. This report is made by me after being ordered to do so by lawful supervisory officers. I have not been permitted a reasonable amount of time to confer with a PBA representative or attorney. It is my understanding that by refusing to obey an order to write this immediately, that I can be disciplined for insubordination and that the punishment for insubordination can be up to, and including, termination of employment. This report is made only pursuant to such orders and the potential punishment/discipline that can result for failure to obey that order.

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PBA HEART FUND DEATH AND DISABILITY PLAN n an effort to help the families of law enforcement officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty, Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) has established a charita- Ible arm which is called the PBA Heart Fund. Because the PBA Heart Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization, contributions are tax deductible. Monies donated to the Heart Fund are used to provide death benefits to the families of officers killed in the line of duty and disability benefits to officers who are permanently disabled because of an in-line-of-duty disability. Aside from individuals who may want to donate with the tax deduction in mind*, political campaigns may dispose of surplus funds (after the campaign is over) by donating some or all of the surplus to the PBA Heart Fund [s. 106.141 (4) (a) 2., Florida Statutes]. And, of course, other entities (e.g. not-for-profit corporations) may also donate to this cause. The address is: Florida PBA Heart Fund, 300 East Brevard Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301 More information about the Heart Fund may be obtained by calling Florida PBA at 1-800-733-3722. *Receipt for donations will be provided upon request.

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PBA “SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT” TAG SELLING FAST! ou can get your very own Florida PBA “Support Association’s members. Monies donated to the Heart Fund Law Enforcement” Tag at your county tag office. are used to provide death benefits to the families of YYou may purchase the plate officers killed in the line-of-duty and with random numbers and letters or disability benefits to officers who are create a personalized tag for your permanently disabled because of an vehicle(s). Over 72,000 have been in-line-of-duty injury. purchased so far! The great thing about the The proceeds of this tag will be contributions made to the Heart Fund deposited into a charitable fund— is that they are tax-deductible! Florida PBA Heart Fund—for the

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CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 27 THE VOICE OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS EMERGENCY 817.311 UNLAWFUL USE OF BADGES, ETC. NUMBER! (1) (817.311 SS)From and after May 9, 1949, any person who shall Members, please be advised the emergency wear or display a badge, button, insignia or other emblem, or shall number is for CRITICAL INCIDENTS ONLY. use the name of or claim to be a member of any benevolent, frater- nal, social, humane, or charitable organization, which organization is Please contact our attorney(s) after hours entitled to the exclusive use of such name and such badge, button, only for critical incidents; that is, an offi- insignia or emblem either in the identical form or in such near resem- cer-involved shooting, an in-custody death, blance thereto as to be a colorable imitation thereof, unless such person is entitled so to do under the laws, rules and regulations of such or an on-duty vehicle accident with injuries. organization, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in S. 775.082 or S. 775.083. If you have questions about an IA or any (2) This section shall be cumulative to any and all laws now in force other work-related incident, please contact in the state. the Legal Assistant, Amy, at the PBA Office Florida Statutes (1987). (689-3745) during business hours 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. PLEASE NOTE 843.085 Unlawful Use of police badges or other indicia of authority: (l) Unless appointed by the Governor pursuant to chapter 354, authorized by the appropriate agency, or displayed in a closed or ATTENTION: RETIREES mounted case as a collection or exhibit, to wear or display any Please take notice that pursuant to §95.11(3), authorized indicia of authority, including any badge, insignia, Florida Statutes, lawsuits, including “an action founded emblem, identification card, or uniform, or any colorable imitation on negligence,” and “for assault, battery, false arrest, false thereof, of any federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency, or other criminal justice agency as now or hereafter defined imprisonment, or any other intentional tort… ” must be in S. 943.045, which could deceive a reasonable person into believ- filed “WITHIN FOUR YEARS” of the incident date. ing that such item is authorized by any of the agencies described To the extent that such lawsuits may be brought above for use by the person displaying or wearing it, or which dis- against you after you retire, you need to consider contin- plays in any manner or combination the word or words “police,” uing your membership for four (4) years beyond your “patrolman,” “agent,” “sheriff,” “deputy,” “trooper,” “highway patrol,” retirement. “Wildlife Officer,” “Marine Patrol Officer,” “state attorney,” “public If you are retired but have returned to law enforce- defender,” “marshal,” “constable,” or “bailiff,” which could deceive a reasonable person into believing that such item is authorized by any ment and are currently paying a “RETIREE MEMBER- of the agencies described above for use by the person displaying or SHIP,” you should be aware that if you are subject to wearing it. such actions at a time when you no longer are paying the (2) To own or operate a motor vehicle marked or identified in any appropriate dues, the PBA cannot provide legal assis- manner or combination by the word or words “police,” (etc.) Or by tance. See Palm Beach County Policy 12-1. any lettering, marking, or insignia, or colorable imitation thereof, Enjoy the full peace of mind your retirement should including but not limited to, stars, badges, or shields, officially used to identify the vehicle as a federal, state, county or municipal law mean. enforcement vehicle or a vehicle used by a criminal justice agency as now or hereafter defined in s. 943.045, which could deceive a reasonable person into believing that such vehicle is authorized by any of the agencies described above for use by the person operating the motor vehicle, unless such vehicle is owned or operated by the appropriate agency and its use is authorized by such agency, or the REMINDER local law enforcement agency authorizes the use of such vehicle or The legal defense policies of the Florida and Palm Beach unless the person is appointed by the Governor pursuant to chapter County PBA have an important provision regarding repre- 354. sentation. If a member elects to secure representation by (3) To sell, transfer, or give away the authorized badge or colorable anyone other than the PBA (a private attorney, for example) imitation thereof, including miniatures of any . . . that member is considered to have waived representation by (4) NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL PROHIBIT A FRATER- the PBA. Once this happens, it is the PBA’s option whether NAL, BENEVOLENT, OR LABOR ORGANIZATION OR ASSOCIA- or not to continue to represent the member in that matter. TION, OR THEIR CHAPTERS OR SUBSIDIARIES, FROM USING Please call the PBA office if you have any questions regard- THE FOLLOWING WORDS, IN ANY MANNER OR IN ANY COM- ing this policy. BINATION, IF THOSE WORDS APPEAR IN THE OFFICIAL NAME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OR ASSOCIATIONS.

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American Biorecovery and Crime Scene Cleanup, LLC

American Biorecovery specializes in crime and trauma scene decontamination. We also offer odor removal to the hotel industry.

We are located in Martin County. We currently serve St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward and Okeechobee Counties. Being a local South Florida company ensures that we will have immediate response time. We carry out all of our work directly, we have no subcontractors.

All American Biorecovery technicians are highly trained to adhere to O.S.H.A., EPA and state Health Department guidelines and procedures. American Biorecovery gives back to those who serve.

American Biorecovery works with local law enforcement and contributes $50.00 per call to the PBA fund.

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Extended through January 3, 2012

NOTE: PBA members need to call the PBA office for the user and password information.

Program #33180/#32735: $500 Bonus Cash offer exclusively for active members of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) who are residents of the United States. Offer is valid through January 3, 2012 for the purchase or lease of a new eligible Ford or Lincoln Mercury vehicle (excludes Mustang Shelby GT500, Shelby GT and all Hybrids). You must show proof of membership. Limit one $500 Bonus Cash offer per NAPO member. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer for complete details and qualifications.

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To Contact the PBA Office: (561) 689-3745 Visit Our Website at: www.pbcpba.org

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MARIA J. PATULLO ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW DIVORCE, FAMILY LAW, CRIMINAL DEFENSE, CIVIL LITIGATION

ROBIN ROSHKIND, P.A. 625 N. FLAGLER DR., SUITE 509 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401 TEL. (561) 835-9091 FAX. (561) 802-3858 EMAIL: ATTYMARIAPATULLO@ AOL.COM

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The Center For Wealth Planning, Inc. Family-Retirement-Estate Arthur Abrahamsen Senior Advisor 144 South County Road, Bellport, NY 11713 Phone: 631-238-5454, ext. 303 • Fax: 631-238-5459 [email protected] Securities Officered through North Ridge Securities Corp. Members, FINRA/SIPC

CODE THREE / February 2011 Page 35 Palm Beach County PBA PRESORTED 2100 N. Florida Mango Road STANDARD West Palm Beach, FL 33409 U.S. POSTAGE PAID www.pbcpba.org TALLAHASSEE, FL PERMIT NO. 154