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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION VOLUME 31 SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 1999 NUMBER 8 Monsignor John Heaney A message from the President POA Officer of the Month POA Public Relations: Doing It Our Way
By Chris Cunnie calling on pro- fessionals only little more than two years when we abso- ago, a spirited discussion took lutely needed Aplace at a POA General Mem- to. bership meeting. The issue was the Lots ofbrain- media. Specifically, that local cover- storming fol- age of the SFPD was biased, and lowed. We had failed to present a true image to the limited re- public. The board members felt that sources, and POA President Chris Cunnie, left, and Kevin "Ace" O'Connor, right, present Police the media failed to adequately report realized thatwe Chaplain, Monsignor John Heaney, center, with a plaque honoring him as the POA all of the good and honorable things would have to Officer of the Month. Many friends and well wishers attended the ceremony at the about the department, particularly be creative in POA building on July 20, 1999, including the police department administration and in regards to the everyday activities order to work within our means. command staff. The honor was bestowed on the Monsignor in appreciation for the of patrol officers. The consensus of Nonetheless, all of us were surprised years of service to our Department, to the Association, and the innumerable was that there were only two types of at how quickly the good ideas devel- officers and families that he has ministered to in their times of need. media coverage about San Francisco oped and evolved. In the end, we police officers: either it was 1) nega- decided to focus on four primary tive; or 2) non-existent. avenues of public relations: a public One of the members most frus- memorial to fallen police officers: a trated with this media issue was Bob public access television video; spe- Mammone, the representative from cial neighborhood editions of the TTF. He spoke of scores of selfless Notebook; and an Internet web site deeds performed by street officers on with Email rosters. a daily basis that never received even Dan Linehan volunteered to in- an inkling of acknowledgement. He vestigate the possibility of obtaining admitted that it was probably to be broadcast time on local television expected, considering that none of channels. His work paid off. He re- the individual officers had done any- ported that the POA could get airtime thing in order to gain media atten- - possibly at little or no charge - tion. Nonetheless, Bob felt that the but we must first have a finished public would like to know about these video product in-hand and ready to POA Treasurer, Jack Minkel, standing left, emulates the Monsignor in the practice unsung acts; that they would be show. The Board acted quickly. They of the ear tug (see photo above). This followed a presentation by Jack of a set of interested in meeting the real people directed Dan and Bob Mammone to keys to a car donated to the Monsignor by Mr. Nick Dutto, owner of Metropolitan behind the star. As it was, only the begin working on what would a huge Electric. negative things made it into the me- undertaking— the shooting and pro- dia or, occasionally, a positive story duction of our first video. But, more set-up by the Public Affairs Office. on that later. The Board of Directors was pretty Meanwhile. I had begun organiz- much of one mind: that the rank- ing plans for a police memorial in and-file did need to "blow on their Union Square - another major pro- own horn a bit", especially since we duction. This was a big job, and I were gearing up for a comprehensive could not have pulled it off alone. Prop A campaign. It was decided that Under the skilled guidance of long- the POA initiate an on-going public time POA friend Joyce Aldana, a pri- relations campaign. Among those vate media consultant, a committee most in support of the idea were was formed to make it happen. Those Mammone, Matt Gardner, Matt on the committee were Captains Rich Castagnola, Dan Linehan, George Cairns and Rick Bruce, and Officer Rosko, Glenn Sylvester, and Lynne Matt Castagnola. I made it clear to all As Chief Lau and members of his staff Atkinson. The entire Executive Board that this was to be a solemn event, look on, Monsignor Heaney, inspecting his —Gary Delagnes, Jack Minkel, Steve yet I knew that most civic leaders new car at the driver's door, expressed his Johnson, and me - agreed, as did would want to participate. I decided delight and appreciation for the "barely Notebook editor Ray Shine. The mem- early on that they would do so by used" Ford T-Bird given to him by Nick bers also wanted this to be a cam- invitation only. This was to be an Dutto. The car was his for the taking A better view of the Ford T-Bird donated to Monsignor Heaney by paign waged from the heart, reports event for our members and their however, since this is San Francisco, the families, not a photo-op for pout!- Monsignor will need to use his eminent Nick Dutto. Mr. Dutto owns about police officers by police offic- contacts with the Higher Authority in order Metropolitan Electric, and is a long- ers. It was decided that we would do to obtain more appropriate and readily time friend and supporter of the POA as much of the PR as we could, (see PRESIDENT, page 4) accessible parking. and the department.
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Widows and Orphans port. Convention Delegates were fi- Police- nalized-Castro, Corrales, Eriwin, Gay, Harms, Hurley, and McMurtry. Aid Association Fire It was decided that the Post would pay half the cost of a rental car at the The regular meeting of the Wid- grew up in North Beach. He attended Post 456 Convention. ows' and Orphans' Aid Association of Galileo High School and worked as a Corrales gave a reports on Boys the San Francisco Police Department Warehouseman with a Ice Storage By Greg Corrales State and on the Officer of the Year was called to order by President Wil- Company on Lombard St. He entered Dinner. New Business—Danker vol- liam Hardeman at 2 pm in the con- the SFPD in 1936 stayed for five Do all the good you can, unteered to make efforts to increase ference room of Ingleside Station. years before going back to working In all the ways you can, member participation of Post activi- ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS; All five with Local 3844 as its Secretary- In all the places you can, ties. On the same note, Commander Trustees present, namely Jeffery, Treasurer, a job that brought him At all the times you can, Hurley emphasized the need for new Kemmitt, Fontana, Crosat and National attention, working with the To all the people you can, younger members of the post to take Kurpinsky. Vice president Garrity,. Defense Production Administration As long as ever you can. charge and rejuvenate the Post. He Treasures Sturken, and Secretary working with the unions and govern- then regaled us with his Pico Mead- Hurley. ment during the war. He also did the - John Wesley Rules of Conduct, ows experiences with some active MINUTES OF THE JUNE MEET- same in the Korean Conflict. Dan circa 1770 duty Marines. ING;. Changes made to include Mo- was a very successful Boxer and won Struckman reported that he has tion on the Bills by Kurpinsky, sec- the Pacific Coast Light Heavyweight n Tuesday, 8 June 1999, made inroads into the USMC recruit- ond by Crosat. Motion Carried. Also Championship. He lost in the Na- Police-Fire Post 456 held ing situation at Sacred Heart High the age of Joseph Mendiola to 86. tionals, the winner in his division O their last meeting (no meet- School. APPLICATIONS FOR NEW MEM- was a fighter by the name of Joe ing in July). 1843 hours-Meeting Officers for 1999-2000 were BERS AND SUSPENSIONS; None for Louis. He kept his membership in called to order by Commander Hurley. elected: Commander- Brian Danker, this month. the Widows and Orphans all these Pledge of Allegiance. First Vice-Joel Harms, Second Vice- BILLS: Treasurer Sturken pre- years. Prayer by Post Chaplain Castro. Richard Struckman, Sgt.-at-Arms- sented the usual bills. Motion Garrity, ALAN L. PERINI: 61 years. Al was Preamble to the American Legion Michael Mattich. Al Aguilar, the se- seconded by Fontana that the bills born in Granite City, Ill. Upon mov- Constitution recited. Commander nior member present presented a be paid. Motion carried. ing to San Francisco, he lived in Noe Hurley read minutes of the last meet- plaque to outgoing commander Mark REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES: Valley, and attended Poly High. Mili- ing. Moved by Aguilar and second by Hurley for the outstandingjob he did Trustee Kemmitt will set a meeting to tary service saw him serve his coun- Kelly to accept the minutes as read. as commander for 1998-1999. Com- work on the revision of By-Laws. try in the US Army. Upon returning Passed. mander Hurley gave an inspirational Sturken, Crosat, Hurley along with to San Francisco he worked as a No guests or new members. Fi- talk to the incoming officers. 2005 Kemmitt will meet and make the first Concrete Refinisher before entering nance Officer Castro read the finance hours—Prayer by Chaplain Castro, draft within the next few weeks. the Police Academy in 1960. His first report. meeting adjourned by Commander BANK OFAMERICA REPORT; Gary assignment saw him at Richmond Danker moved that the report be Hurley. Joe and Tom Abbott made their pre- Station. He next made the Big Lights accepted. Second by Struckman. 2006-??? Refreshments served, sentation. Tom of Central. Al Made a lot of different Passed. Alter a suggestion by Gay to war stories embellished and told. Abbott spoke about the strength moves in his career, from Park to Co. move Post funds to an 5-15 account, On Thursday, 10 June 1999, Po- in the U.S. economy has caused the A to the Solos, then back to Co. A. Harms made a motion to contact the lice-Fire Post 456 held a dinner hon- Bank to raise their estimate for real The Patrolman at Central, had a say- credit union and ascertain the most oring the last three officers of the GDP from 3.4% to 4 %. However, ing, Uncle Al, the Patrolman's Pal." advantageous interest rate available. year, Rene LaPrevotte, Mike growth should be moderate the rest Al was a good guy to have in a beef. Second by Corrales. Passed. Toropovsky, and Shaughn Ryan. The of the year. Our Approach is Income He was awarded, two Gold medals of Unfinished Business—Com- dinner was a great success thanks to with Growth Objective. Our Asset Valor, one Silver medal, and Two mander Hurley addressed airline ar- all of you who supported the Post by Allocation is 38% Stocks, 59% Bonds Bronze Medals of Valor. Plus many rangements for the State Conven- and 3% cash. With the foreign econo- Captains Commendations. Al fin- tion, and transportation to the air- (see POST, page 11) mies just starting to show they are ished his police career as a Lt. at rebounding the Fed. wants to keep Ingleside Station. Editorial Policy the lid on. The Total value of our ADJOURNMENT: President The Notebook is the official newspaper of the San Francisco Police Officers' account is $9,367,689.00. Hardeman, set the next meeting for Association and is published to express the policies, the ideals and the The Trustees and The Bank of Wednesday August 18, 1999, 2 pm, accomplishments of the Association. It is the Notebook's editorial policy to allow America agreed to meet in April, Au- Conference room of Ingleside Sta- members to express their individual opinions and concerns within the necessary gust and November. This will go along tion. The Trustees meeting with the considerations of legality and space. Submissions that are racist, sexist, and/ with the quarters and keep the Trust- Bank on Thursday August 26,1999 or unnecessarily inflammatory or offensive will not be published. Contributors ees and Officers a little more in- 6pm. must include their names with all submissions but may request that their names formed. The Bank will still be at our not be printed. Anonymously submitted material will not be published. The REMEMBER TO KEEP YOUR AD- SFPOA and the Notebook are not responsible for unsolicited material. The editors Monthly Meeting the rest of the year. DRESS AND BENEFICIARY CUR- reserve the right to edit submissions to conform to this policy. 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..Wedding Bells: .Rene's Motto: the works for next year. In March a Around The On Monday July 12, 1999 Lt. This past month, Solo Sgt. Rene Charter Amendment affecting Retiree James Speros married Laurianne LaPrevotte, while travelling on 3rd Health Benefits is planned. The Re- Department May Vindevoghel of Maple Ridge, Street saw a gray Willis Jeep with no tired City Employees Association British Columbia. The wedding took plates, and a faded pink temporary is leading the charge. All active em- to place at the Treasure Island Chapel permit on the window. Rene's motto ployees should support the effort. and the entire wedding party was in is; "If it's pink it probably stinks!" Remember we will someday be re- SFPD formal dress uniform. Con- when he observes temporary operat- tired. - In November a Charter gratulations to the happy couple. ing permits (which should be bright Amendment to upgrade the retire- May you have a long and happy red with the expiration month in ment of Tier 2 miscellaneous em- marriage... bright white numbers) and immedi- ployees will be on the ballot. Fire and ately affects a traffic stop. In this Police have been able to correct the • .Health Watch: particular case, the stop revealed Tier 2 inequity. Now we must help Keep your eyes on the financial that the registration had been ex- the miscellaneous correct their ineq- pages as the fight between Ca1PERS pired for 25 years, and the temporary uity. Their success will be critical to and HMOs (Kaiser and HealthNet) permit had been assigned to a "Ford" our negotiations in '01... heats up during their open enroll- ten years prior. Follow Renes' motto ment period which starts September - you'll make a lot of good traffic Announcements, notices or tid- 1st. Never in its history has the stops... bits can be e-mailed to AlCasciato@ Ca1PERS board recommended a spe- lycosmail.com, faxed to 552-5741, cific health plan to its members. This .Charter Amendments: or mailed to Around the Department, .Graduates: year they are strongly hinting to their Two Charter Amendments are in 510 - 7th St., S.F. CA 94103. members that they move to another ongratulations to Jolene and HMO. Keep an eye on this fight; it is Matt Blessing (fraternal sure to affect us in the long run. - Accepting Most Dental Plans C twins) who graduated from Retired Clerk, Barbara Grizzel, calls Folsom High School in June and are to advise all that effective December JULIA A. HALLISY, D.D.S. on their way to College. Their father, 31st HealthNet is dropping its cover- John Blessing was killed in the line age of City Retirees who live in 2411 Ocean Avenue, #101 of duty 10 years ago. Their mom, Calaveras County. "Why weren't we San Francisco, California 94127 Denise, raised both children on her told about this during our open en- Office Hours By Appointment own and did an outstanding job. rollment?" asks Barbara. Good ques- Telephone: 415/452-0123 Congratulations Jolene and Matt... tion... Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy - Narcotics Bureau ...Harley Winner: .Recruitment: On Saturday July 24th several In discussions currently being dozen SFPD and SFSO members rode held, Chief Lau, has floated the ISRL1Y-DAVIOSONI their motorcycles to Sacramento and thought that officers who attend Mul participated in the 6th Annual Police training to become a certified re- Memorial Run. The funds generated cruiter and recruit would receive pro- by the annual runs are being used to motional points; similar to those be- KRRXSI^^ffm build a memorial to Sacramento Po- ing awarded for FTO participation on Dudley Perkins Co lice Officers and Sheriff Deputies who the upcoming lieutenants' exam. have died in the line of duty. A mem- Other proposals include rewarding ber of our contingent, Deputy Rob- officers who recruit an individual ert Rood, of the San Francisco that successfully completes FTO with Sheriffs Office, won the brand new the equivalent of a PE day. Stand by Harley that was the grand prize. Con- for more information as Chief Lau Dudley Perkins Co. gratulations to Robert and abig thank conducts further study... est. 1914 you to all who participated... 66 Page Street, San Francisco, California 94102 • . .Web $ite: ...40-Already: The State Controller has aweb site Ir 415.703.9494 /415.552.0609 fax On July 2nd friends of Nacho wherein you can check if the title &4"m 9e,Ce44ON4 Martinez, Co.H and Lou Perez, GTF, companies and banks that have been '0w4 4 gathered to surprise the two on their audited owe you any money. Rich- 40th birthday. Neither appeared to mond Station's, Jim Strange, vis-
be slowing down as they hit the half ited the site www.sco.ca.gov and was ISRIFY-IIAVIDSIINI way to 80 club. In fact, Nacho plans pleasantly surprised to learn he had =L1 many more "Nacho Mania" parties. a few bucks coming. Jim advises that Nah, they can't be 40 already. Happy you surf on in... Birthday and many more... .Retirees: 1 Pacific roast Title C ompaq .What is she worth? Officially retiring this past month What is a good clerk worth in Q- were Bill Dodds, Bob Dryden, Linda iP;::. OR MAI Out ME I 4's? The day Teresa Fulton, clerk of Fontenot, Rich Heller, John the STOP Program, took a vacation Kranci, Mike Mahoney Al Mould, Ila OF MOW _j day she had to be replaced by three Gary Peters, Mike Smith, and Pat Novato Mill Valley San Rafael White. Congratulations to all and Frank Falzon Gary Frugoli Q-4's, Dave Ambrose, Al Leunow, 1500 Grant Ave. 110 Tiburon Blvd. 895 Mission Ave. Retired San Rafael PD. Retired S.FPD, Homicide San Rafael, CA and Bob Mattox. Several dozen good may you have a long and enjoyable Vice President Novato, CA Mill Valley, CA Vice President clerks around the department would retirement... Business Development 8740 Director of Marketing 8 - 4388- - San Rafael Office be extremely helpful since the new Novato Office computer system is less than user friendly. Most members of the Com- mand Staff can remember when of- Just Listed - ficers would dictate their reports to a clerk in the station, thus remaining on the street. How we got away from that system and took officers off the street is one of our great mysteries. Maybe with the new technology we could dictate to a disk and forward reports to a clerk for proofing. Just a thought... Donna Falzon
• . .Birth: "I sell Novato" Albern and Stephanie Ciudad, Park Station, are delighted to an- nounce the birth of their third daugh- 898-0484 ter, Sarah Grace 7 lbs. 3 oz. 20 ext. 138 inches, who arrived July 9, 1999 at 1158 hours. Big sisters Hannah (10) and Rebecca (7) are thrilled with their new sister and are helping mom Super 4 bed, I stoiy home ode-sac. and dad with all the chores. Con- New Windows, new floors and all ready to go!! ZZ gratulations to all and best wishes $379,000 for future success... Page 4 Notebook August 1999
PRESIDENT "Hearts of the City #2" most interesting aspects of the re- Update On The video is finally completed and (continued from page 1) port was the testimony of officer's you can view it on BayTV Chan- family members. They spoke inti- nel 35 on September 18th and cians. At the top of my list of invitees mately about the unique mind-set it Clean Team 19th at 10:00 pm. On these was Mayor Willie Brown, who not takes to be a loving and supportive only readily accepted the invitation, spouse or child of a police officer. By Ethel Newlin, dates, BayTV will be airing both POA Supporter the first and second versions back but was also one of the keynote speak- This was powerful stuff, especially ers. after considering that most of the to back so don't turn off the tube At the Clean Team's halfway point, w h e n On another front, editor Ray Shine benefits we have fought to attain put together several special editions apply directly to our families. The the project has received approxi- you rec- mately two-thirds of the money nec- ognize of the POA Notebook. These were all video also covered the Union Square community oriented, and focused on Memorial, and paid moving tribute essary to carry it through to its the first completion in August. The City's show. issues particular to the target neigh- to Sergeant Ken Sugrue. It aired sev- borhoods. Each issue contained my eral times on local cable television Neighborhood Beautification Project agreed to match $30,000 in funds there until the second show be- personal message, crime and safety channels and was seen by thou- tips, hotline numbers, recruitment sands of San Francisco viewers. donated by businesses. gins at 10:30 pm. Consider the This effort to employ 60 youth for first show as a reminder or per- information, photos, and excerpts Now, Hearts of the City, Part 11 is from Steve Johnson's popular Close complete and ready for airing. Just the summer is well under way, and haps a warm-up. by all accounts is doing very well. During this show, you will Encounters column. These special as with the first video, Hearts II shows neighborhood editions have proven an intimate side of police officers and The coordinators of the project, Mis- notice a banner at the bottom of sion Police Station and St. John's the screen pop up now and again to be very popular and highly effec- police work, something that few view- tive, generating a lot of positive com- ers are ever exposed to. The video Educational Thresholds Center, want reminding you to send in your to take this opportunity to thank comments via e-mail to: munity feedback. Now, after a half- portrays our officers as they really dozen issues, these special editions are - compassionate, fair, and pro- those businesses who have contrib- hearts [email protected] uted to the Clean Team, and encour- Please send in your comments. have become one of our most cost- fessional people who do this job be- effective PR tools. cause they love it. Mammone and age anyone who wants to help reach You may also visit our website the $30,000 goal to contact Capt. to catch up on any other Hearts Working on our plan from Cohen have worked to produce a cyberspace was our newly appointed first-rate product that will no doubt Greg Suhr, Mission Station, or Ethel of the City" info. You can even Newlin. purchase your very own copy of webinaster, Tom Feledy. Tom is the be as well received as the first video. father of our popular web site, in that Just as they do, we very much appre- the "Brave In Blue" CD - Single Major Benefactors of the through this site. he created each page on the site, ciate the support of all their TTF co- linked our site to others, and moni- workers during the making of this Clean Team:
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By Steve Johnson Do they really return to the scene Officer Zapponi that the car he SFPOA Secretary of the crime? A man was seen talking stopped was stolen. This is never a to 3 other men who were sitting on a good thing. One would almost prefer fficer Deborah Gizdich, a parked car on the 100 block of Eddy to be guarding the Dodgers pitching member of the Richmond Street. Suddenly there was an argu- staff when they're in town than to be () Station School Resource ment and one of the men on the car in this particular situation. Never- Team, responded to a call of a fight got up and punched the man with theless, Officer Zapponi responded involving several students at Wash- whom he was arguing. The individual as the professional he is and took the ington High School. The victim, a who was hit struck his head on the suspect in custody. young man, had suffered a severe curb when he went down and later beating. He was punched and kicked died from his injuries. Officer Timo- Officer Harry Soulette and Of- in the head by several suspects. But thy Buelow and Officer James Win- ficer Michael Apodaca were per- Steve Johnson the physical punishment wasn't ters conducted the initial investiga- forming traffic control on Mission enough for the pack of cowards, one tion which gave them very little infor- Street right about midnight when a ground by the group of uniforms, all of them also used his lit cigarette to mation other than a pretty descrip- drunk driver weaved his way towards of them risking serious personal in- burn a scar on the young victim's tive picture of the main suspect. A both of them. Officer Soulette man- jury. The suspect is denied his "po- neck. Officer Gizdich's investigation few days passed when Officer Buelow aged to get the driver's attention so lice suicide" request and will face his resulted in obtaining a license plate and Officer Winters drove by the that he would stop but Mr. Booze day in court. on the suspect's car which she im- same area where the incident oc- took over and the inebriated driver mediately broadcast. Officer Troy curred and found 3 men sitting on a tried to run over both Mike and Harry. Officer Ray Beazley and Officer Carrasco and Officer Robert Yick parked car at the exact location where The officers gave chase in their Mozelle Langford were towing a car spotted the vehicle with 4 aboard. A the original assault occurred. One of marked unit, managed to stop the in the Northern District at noon when traffic stop and cold show was made the men perfectly matched the de- vehicle again but now the suspect they heard gunshots break out right with the victim identifying all of his scription of the main suspect and he wanted to play bumper-car and re- around the corner from where they assailants. A search of the suspect was detained, interviewed by homi- versed his vehicle slamming into the were parked. As the officers came vehicle turned up a number of brass cide inspectors, and later booked for front of their patrol car. The officers around the corner in their marked knuckles and pipes - everything murder. managed to stop the out-of-control unit they saw a man leaning out the but books ... Maybe the San Fran- driver but when they went to remove passenger side window of a van shoot- cisco School Board can convince the Officer Gordon Horn was flagged him from his chariot he wanted to ing a rifle. The chase was on. The van criminal element who attend school down by a man in the Ingleside Dis- put on the boxing gloves. Officer made a number of turns but was under the guise of being "students" trict who told the officer that he had Soulette and Officer Apodaca might eventually stopped. The woman driver to leave theirweapons at home. We're just been robbed by 2 armed sus- work midnights but the taxing hours denied any knowledge of the shoot- gonna keep ours. pects and that he followed them to a don't interfere with their physical ing. The passenger/shooter had made nearby house. Officer Hom called for conditioning (Harry can play basket- good his escape on one of the turns "Knock, knock. Who's there?" Ser- back-up but he couldn't wait be- ball all day with the best) and that's during the pursuit. The driver in- geant Bill Bush, Officer Chris cause one of the suspects was now what Mr. NasCar found out as he sisted she was by herself the whole Muselman, and Officer Tim Kiely walking down the front stairs of the was led away in handcuffs. time and was simply intimidated by were inside the Tenderloin Task Force home he was watching. Gordon any attempt of the police to stop her. Station when they heard a man waited for the opportune moment to Lieutenant Al Casciato was on But when she was asked where she speaking through the intercom that gain advantage over the armed sus- motorcycle patrol when he was noti- was coming from she described her was posted on the front gate of the pect, handcuffed him and, as soon as fied by a citizen who told him that activities constantly using the pro- station stating that he hadjust robbed he looked up, the other felon came there was a black van parked nearby noun "we". The other part of the "we" a bank and wanted to turn himself walking out the same door. Officer at Mission Rock with two people in- is still outstanding. in. The officers responded to the front Hom obliged the next suspect and side, one of whom had a gun pointed of the station where they found the two violent felons were in custody. to the head of the other. Lt. Casciato Officer Felix Sung and Officer suspect who gave the officers all the notified Dispatch, raced back to the Brian Williams were on patrol on particulars, when, where, how much, Officer Nelson Artiga, Officer area, and was soon joined by Officer Market Street when they saw an in- etc. The suspect told the officers that Miguel Cosio and Officer Steven Lou Barberini, Officer Andrew dividual roughly swinging a 12 year- he received $300 from the robbery Mathias responded to Pier 39 on a Meeman, and Officer Nelson Reyes. old girl from side to side. The officers but that he had already spent it on call of a juvenile who had fallen into There was a brief stand-off between approached the subject who was crack cocaine and he had "smoked the bay and was trapped underneath the officers and what appeared to be manhandling the young woman and, it". Good thing narcotics use is a a pier. The officers immediately com- the lone occupant of the van. The once he noticed them, he immedi- victimless crime. mandeered a nearby row boat and officers finally convinced the indi- ately pulled a knife threatening to rescued the young man who was now vidual to come out. There was no one kill her. The officers waited for the A woman, home alone in the Sun- unconscious. The officers adminis- else in the van. There was however, a right opportunity and then disarmed set District, saw a strange man in her tered CPR until emergency medical fully-loaded .45 semi-automatic the suspect, freeing the victim. The backyard then heard him break into crews arrived. The patient was rushed handgun and a fully-loaded rifle lo- young victim was extremely fortu- her home through a door leading to to the hospital and will recover. The cated right next to where the suspect nate that Officer Sung and Officer the garage. She could hear the man officers later found out that the young was seated when he was negotiating Williams drove by when they did. moving about and coming up the man wanted to commit suicide be- with the officers. Turns out that the suspect the offic- back stairs but the only thing the cause of the break-up of his parent's ers took into custody was wanted for intruder found was three .40 caliber marriage. Awoman is raped and then stabbed the murder of a person in San Jose a semi-automatics pointed at him by by a suspect who has now decided few days earlier. The suspect had Officer Brian Ogawa, Officer John The suspect was only 18 years old that he will remain in her apartment. used the same knife he held against Scully, and Officer Dale Berliner. but he was a cold-blooded killer who The suspect lets the woman escape the young girl to kill his earlier vic- The resident had called 911 and the shot a young 15 year-old to death in telling her that he is going to kill tim. officers' quick response caught the the middle of the day on Broadway himself. The hysterical victim calls burglar in the middle of his crime. Street simply because of a gang ri- police and Sergeant Bob Barnes, Our members do a lot of good work valry. Officer Fitzgerald Wong, a Officer Stephanie White, Officer but we are still short of the number Our members make some out- beat officer at Central Station., knew Martin Loo, Officer Mark of personnel needed to fulfill district standing arrests, but they do a lot the suspect could still be in the area Robertson, Officer Sandra Ganster, station complements. We're looking of other things as well. President he patrolled and he knew the suspect Officer Ken Nieman, Officer Benny for people who want to join a profes- Chris Cunnie's recent article was described as being armed and Chin, and Officer Sev Flores re- sional organization, at a great per- pointed out that San Francisco dangerous. Nevertheless, when Of- spond. The officers try to communi- sonal risk, to help others. It's an Police Officers handled over 19 ficer Wong saw a young man who cate with the barricaded suspect but exceptionaijob, but this is a City that events in the City on one week- matched the description of the sus- there is no response. They have no demands nothing but The Finest. end. Some of the more publicized: pect enter a doorway in an attempt to option but to force entry. The apart- the X-Games, the Gay/Lesbian avoid detection the officer was right ment door is knocked down. The Freedom Day Parade, Fourth of behind him. Officer Wong's hunch officers call out but the suspect re- July Celebration at the Marina, was right. Even though the murder fuses to answer. Sgt. Barnes takes and, of course, the Giants/Dodg- suspect refused to properly identify the lead and finally locates the sus- VE ers Baseball Series (which alone himself once in custody, his prints pect in the kitchen armed with a PGH Wong Engineering drew over 127,000 extremely emo- were more than accommodating. butcher knife. The suspect advances tional people in just 3 days). Our on Sgt. Barnes, attempting to stab 256 Laguna Honda Blvd. people covered 19 major events on Officer Patrick Zapponi, Rich- him, but Bob backs up at the last San Francisco, CA 94116 one weekend and still managed to mond Police Station, stopped a ve- second. The suspect starts scream- keep our City safe for the tremen- hicle in the early morning hours be- ing, "What does it take for you guys (415) 566-0800 dous amount of visitors who poured cause of a minor traffic violation. The to shoot me?" The suspect again Fax: (415) 566-6030 into San Francisco to witness all of traffic stop seemed normal enough comes at Sgt. Barnes with the knife these events. Not bad. until the Police Dispatcher informed but this time he is wrestled to the
Page 6 Notebook August 1999 Chief Lau's Consolidation Proposal
POLICE DEPARTMENT Consolidation cOU Ni. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAt'1 FRANCISCO TIiOMAS. CAHILL 1-jALL OF jUSTICE of the Ranks 5O BRYANT STREET 94103 40 SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Sergeant and FRED H. LALJ Inspector CHIEF OF POLICE Whereas: For the purpose of this proposal the term "0380" shall mean June 11, 1999 "Inspector". The term "035" shall mean "Assistant Inspector". Mr. Chris Cunnie President police officers' Association San Francisco The Department believes that the giv- 510San -Francisco,Calif 7th Street 94103 ing of regularly scheduled promotional examinations is an essential part of ca- reer development. Therefore, the depart- DearThe DepartmentMr. Cunflie has been Vel0ping the enclosed proposal toCivil consolidate Service Commission the ranks of for 0380 their ment adopts and will make its best effort proposal to thegt0 inform the p.O.A. of this proposal tifl under this plan to maintain the following Inspector and g-50 Sergeant. Before 1 o their examination schedule. The combining of reviewand to requestand approval that the as p.O.A. required provide under input the Charter,' on this plan. However, this is not an official notice for i1 be initiated by the Cii Service Commission upon the ranks will allow for a 3 year testing cycle rather than a 4 year testing cycle. us to "meet and confer", as that Assistant Inspector of this proposal. 1 0lid ghlight the major points of this proposal. First, the rank of g-35 1999 Lieutenant Exam consideration 2000 Sergeant Exam 1l be eliminated.hi However, those persons currentlY holding that rank would, uponan cons vestig 0fl ibecome would like 0380/Q-50 to Sergeant4n5ct0 Fuermo. those persons holding the rankSin of Q-35 or 2001 Captain's Exam 2002 Lieutenants would also become 0380/Q5°ll be Sergeantspect0rs. auth0ed to wear Thosegold stars. personS Those working working a supe50 2003 Sergeant-Inspector Exam Q-so gnmt as Inspectors 2004 Captain's Exam tive 5si Sergeantwould retain stars. their current Position on all 0.0. 11.06 transfer position be auth0ed to wear and Q3S5 would retain the right to only be assigned Q-35 Rank -Inspect Second, all Sergeant all current 0380' s Under the new plan of consolidation to investigative Positions unless they elect to serve in a 0flvestigat0ain position. in an investigative Likewise, unit all the rank of Q-35 (Assistant Inspector) request lists . Additionally' rem consent. Ins . on t their will be eliminated. current 0380's and g35's -signed to the Bureau of ority based on their and would not be reassigned to a noninS ative position withou seni ns a new position 0380 and Q-50 Rank or inspector who gar consolidation Third, all members urrefltiy holding dual rank will maintaint theiron the day th Will be consolidated into one rank of ppointment date to each rank. The senior for any o5ed Sergean of seniority, Sergeant-Inspector. appby virtueointment of the, consolidation will start, for pu of the consolidation may submit CONSOLIDATION OF 'ANKS
becomes effective. seniority date. The rank of inspector as provided rth, Sergeants and inspectors who gain anew posit10mbY under S.F. Administration Code 2A78 Fou 6 lists in accordance Stigative unit shall be the Inspectorn- their name on G.O. 11.0th theirany of Lieutenant in any no shall be consolidated with the rank of cer below the rank of Lieutenant Sergeant. The rank of Sergeant-Inspec- Fifth, thehighest senior seniority offi Likewise, the senior officer below the rank tor will be the initial promotional step th i999 Lieutenantexamination. ofinvestigative e unit shall be the Sergeant of the highest seniority- e from the rank of police officer. Once the consolidation is effective the Department Finally, all current members holding dual rank be eligible for th However, any current single rank 0380 or Q-35 who becomes a dual rank Sergeant-11 by be will ask the Board of Supervisors to virtue of this consolidation 1l only be eligible for the 2002 Lieutenant examination.r examination The depament repeal Administration Code 2A-78. will administer a Sergeant examination in 2000. The first Sergeant- Inspecto All current 0380's and Q-50's shall your organation may have retain their current position on all G.O. admflistd 2003. input or concerns 11.06 transfer request lists. please contact DeputyChief Holder to discuss any All current 0380's and Q35's shall regarding this proposal. We look forward to hearing from you. retain the right to only be assigned to investigative positions unless they elect to serve in a non-investigative position. Sincerely, All current 0380's and Q35's assigned to the Bureau of Inspectors will remain in of Fred H. Lau ranks relrits and organizati an investigative unit and shall not be Chief of police ates to the me reassigned to a non-investigative posi- t0 "meet and confer"e reqmiements under the Meyers, M111a5, Brown I. Per the advice of the Ci Attorney,the consolidation thinof thes the proposed consolidation may affect the "thin working this tion without their consent. partment and, therefore, is not sublect i those specific provisions theAct. De However, insofar as some of the specific terms w SENIORITY conditions of the current Assistant Inspectors, InsPect0rs and Sergeants t t0 "meet and confer" requirements* All current Sergeant/Inspectors will proposal may be subjec maintain their seniority based on their appointment date to each rank. The se- niority for any Sergeant or Inspector who gains a rank by virtue of this consolida- tion will be determined by their ranking on existing lists. CHAIN OF COMMAND Changed Your Address Lately? The senior officer below the rank of Lieutenant in any investigative unit shall be the Inspector with the highest senior- ity. Name The senior officer below the rank of Lieutenant in any non-investigative unit I I shall be the Sergeant with highest se- Old Address I niority. I I TRANSFER REQUEST I City, State, Zip I Sergeants and Inspectors who gain a new position (Inspector or Sergeant) by the virtue of this consolidation may sub- New Address mit their name on G.O. 11.06 lists in
I accordance with their seniority date. I I City, State, Zip - I TRAINING I I Inspectors or Sergeants who gain a I SEND TO: THE NOTEBOOK I rank by virtue of this agreement will be I given the required P.O.S.T. training for 510-7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 their new position. I ------I
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FUTURE PROMOTIONAL EXAMS Q: If I become a Sergeant/Inspector may i) Ensure that subordinates 1 Conduct investigation of cases as- No current single rank 0380 who gains I call myself Sergeant/Inspector when promptly and properly respond to signed without delay. a rank by the virtue of this agreement nor working investigative assignments? radio assignments. bi Have immediate control and man- any single rank Q35 appointee from the A: YES, since the job of investigator will agement of Crime Scenes, and cases recently adopted Assistant Inspector's become a class of work instead of a 2. Reports and Records assigned. list will be eligible for the upcoming 1999 rank that would be appropriate. a) Review their subordinates arrests ci Interact with and/or interview vic- Lieutenant's exam; however they would and reports for appropriateness and Q: If I'm currently a Q35 or 0380 only tims, witnesses, suspects and in- be eligible for the Lieutenants exam sched- completeness. formants. uled for the year 2002. and become a Sgt./Insp. by virtue of b) Record details and assignments of The 2003 exam for the rank of Ser- this consolidation, what promotional members under their immediate j Monitor the collection and analysis geant/Inspector will be an exam that opportunities will I have? supervision. of evidence, as it relates to case tests both supervisory and investigative A: You will be entitled to take the lieuten- c) Keep and maintain a Performance solvability and prosecution. skills. Anyone passing the exam will be ants exam scheduled for the year 2002. Improvement Program (PIP) binder ci Maintain an accurate log of daily designated a Sergeant/Inspector and will investigative activity. Q: What would be my seniority date? for each assigned officer. be eligible for assignment to both inves- 3. Notifications. Keep their superior fi Interact with the District Attorney tigative and supervisory positions. Prior A: The seniority for any Assistant Inspec- officers informed of personnel matters and the court system on matters to appointment of any group the Depart- tor or Inspector who gains the rank of and conditions in the assigned area. related to case preparation and ment shall determine how many are go- Sergeant/Inspector by virtue of this Inform superior officers of places sus- prosecution. ing to investigative assignments. The consolidation will be the original se- pected of being used for unlawful activi- niority date of the pervious rank. .gl Interact with other agencies and Department shall poll the potential ap- ties or places where known criminals the public regarding cases assigned.. pointees in rank order and the highest congregate. Advise superiors of possible ranking individuals who want an inves- Current Sergeants labor disputes or any condition warrant- Advise the officer-in-charge or next tigative assignment shall be assigned to Q: Will I have to take any additional Civil ing police action. higher authority of matters of im- an investigative assignment if the num- Service test to be assigned to an inves- 4. Radio Contact. Maintain constant portance, unusual arrests or oc- ber of investigative assignments has not tigative position? radio contact with Communications Di- currences and important informa- already been filled. The Chief of Police vision and respond to calls that may tion or conditions recluiring his or A: No, after the consolidation you may her attention. may choose not to assign to an investiga- make assignment requests in accor- require supervision. tive assignment a promote who would dance with G.O. 11.06 which will be fi Assist, advise and cooperate with have gotten one of the investigative posi- modified to accommodate this change. B. Sergeant Inspectors when district station personnel. tions. The Chief retains the right to as- However, all members assigned to an assigned to an Investigative Position sign the rest of the promotional group to shall: **N(JJ'E - The information that is underlined investigative unit will be required to is changes and/or additions to Department meet the needs of the department with successfully complete ICI Training. 1. Criminal Investigations due consideration for individual needs. General Order #1.04. Q: What will my seniority date be if am RECOGNITION assigned to an investigative assign- The Department will acknowledge all ment? those working in an investigative assign- A: The original seniority date of the pre- ment as Inspectors and they will be au- vious rank. thorized to wear gold stars. While work- Q: After consolidation will my ing in a supervisory position officers shall position on G.O. 11.06 trans- be authorized to wear Sergeants stars fer request lists change? and be acknowledged as such. ' A: NO - G.O. 11.06 transfer re- BULLET1t4 #99-34 Questions on consolidation of the quests are always placed on ranks of Assistant Inspector/Inspec- the list in the order in which tor with Sergeant. they were submitted and this agreement will not change August 2,199'9 PATROL OFFICERS (02) that. ation .To. Associ Q: How does the consolidation of posi- jo%isOfl Secret tions affect Police Officers (Q2;Q4)? DUTIES OF From, Steve SERGEANT/INSPECTORS A: Eligible Police Officers must take the Sergeant/ Inspector examination. This order outlines responsi- Co.nS0latborl Gonm1ee Committee at the last Those who qualify may be appointed bilities of sergeant/inspectors re- the purpose of sergeant to either investigative or supervisory garding supervision, reports and ranks offjg the positions. After the department has president ng held records, notifications, radio con- osal tothewith determined the number of investiga- SFPOA Board Depa1tS arged reving recom tact and criminal investigations. Prop bee" and maid tive assignments, it will offer these I. Policy evie' Corn" assignments in rank order to those This A: Sergeant/Inspectors when as- and Inspector Directors who quaIilr and have indicated that proposal, Boar signed to a supervisory position the they want an investigative assignment. shall: rnendatb0s The Chief may choose to assign a 1. Supervision ttee Sergeant who would have gotten an Commi- a) Train and lead subordinates Memb the Dave Elliott, Julian'' investigative position to a supervisory in the performance of their Steve CaSilas. John LOftUS. Dave position. duties and set an example of chair: jpnoUr Mernbet Dave lcaUita. enbaum. Gavin Q: Does as newly promoted Sergeant/ efficiency and deportment. Marion JacksSh,01. Carl Tenn Inspector who receives an investiga- b) Have immediate control and TUS5eY, Steve alni.a tive assignment have the right to re- supervision of assigned mem- mcEacllerrl,()iacom°' athleen Mull"' main in that investigative assignment? bers. a San Theres c) Require all assigned of mem- and Leroy Undo 10I9' at A: As explained above, available investi- onTuesdaY s/ gative positions will be offered to eli- bers to comply with the policies gibles who want those positions in and procedures of the Depart- hold its rank order. Once a eligible takes a ment, and take appropriate ac- The COnlnu 2ufm510OA Building' 7th seet. position, however, they may be trans- tion when violations occur. 1030 ferred to a supervisory position if re- d) Not permit subordinates to linger quired by the needs of the department at a police facility or other loca- and in accordance with department tions when not on official busi- policy. ness. e) Frequently visit assigned mem- Assistant Inspectors and Inspectors bers during their tour of duty, (Not currently a Sergeant) record times and places of visits, and conduct inspections of the Experienced With The Needs of S.F Police Officers Q: How does this consolidation effect my members. status? I) Be responsible for the policing of A: Upon approval of this agreement the their assigned areas. During an FIRST BAY CAPITAL CORPORATION Q35 & 0380 ranks would be elimi- emergency, have immediate con- nated and all Q35 & 0380's would be trol over their subordinates' re- re-classified as Sergeant/Inspector. sponse until command is assumed by a superior officer. Q: If I become a Sergeant/Inspector un- der consolidation can I be transferred g) Visit Patrol Special Officers on to a non-investigative assignment their beats and inspect their uni- against my will? forms and equipment. h) Notify the Lieutenant when an • PURCHASE LOANS - UP TO 100% A: NO! You retain the right to be assigned officer or a Patrol Special Officer only to an investigative position un- cannot be located. Search for the • CASHOUT REFI. TO 125% less you agree to serve in a supervi- officer until he/she is found or • BAD CREDIT OK/FORECLOSURES OK Call Hormoz sory position. until relieved by a superior officer. • CONSOLIDATION Lois At 415/492-9222 Q: If I become a Sergeant/Inspector will Make a written report to the Com- For Free Consultation manding Officer when the officer • REFERENCES AVAILABLE a I be able to work lOB supervisory R.E. Broker Ca. Dept. of Real Estate assignments. cannot provide a satisfactory ex- Info Phone: (916) 227-0931 planation for his/her absence. Broker License #01129570 D.R.E. A: YES Page 8 Notebook August 1999 Commentary Memorandum DATE: July 15, 1999 TO: Law Enforcement Colleagues A Department Divided FROM: James J. Fotis, Executive Director Law Enforcement Alliance of America Against Itself Cannot Stand RE: Law Enforcement National Right-To-Carry
By Tom Feledy, Fraud sides of the "wall" readily admit: little routine communication or coopera- Congress Soon To Debate Although the Hall of Justice ap- tion, with plenty of mistrust and pears firmly seated on South of Mar- resentment. Because we work to- ket landfill, you'd think it was on an gether so rarely, when things go National Carry Law For Cops!!! island or surrounded by a moat filled wrong, mutual misunderstanding For seven years, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) has with crocodiles --- when it comes to leads to each side blaming the other. worked diligently to secure national Right-To-Carry For Law Enforcement. the gap between Field Operations With this sort of organization, what LEAA's premiere legislation, known as H.R. 218, "The Community Protec- and the Bureau of Inspectors. could possibly motivate change? tion Act", is sponsored by Congressman Randy Cunningham, and is Perhaps it was with all this in One change agent that comes to currently poised for a mark-up in the House Judiciary Committee. As you mind that the Administration chose mind is community policing. The old may know, this life-saving legislation recently received 372 YES votes on the to resurrect the idea of consolidating practice of keeping secrets is no longer floor of the House of Representatives during the debate on the failed Juvenile the ranks of Sergeant and Inspector, acceptable to the public. They want Justice Bill, to which H.R. 218 was added as an amendment. and of cautiously assigning a few of answers and they want involvement. LEAA and Congressman Cunningham are continually looking for more the new inspectors to district sta- "We're working on it" is no longer a support from law enforcement groups across the country. The endorsement tions, Taraval and Central. Making satisfactory response at neighbor- of your police organization is vitally important to the success of this pro-law one rank out of two is an idea that hood watch meetings. The public enforcement bill. LEAA is urging each law enforcement association to was officially proposed back in 1995, expects a police departmernt that acknowledge support for H.R. 218 with a letter of endorsement. Below are when Tony Ribera was Chief, and Al solves problems - not one mired in some of the points to include in your letter: Trigueiro was our association presi- bureaucracy. And, they're willing to H.R. 218 would allow qualified off-duty and retired law enforcement dent. Things were a different then, help. officers to carry, their firearms from state-to-state continuously safeguard- and after much emotional debate, The other big change is technol- ing our communities. the membership voted the consoli- ogy. From tools as simple as inex- This legislation will finally give cops clear, uniform nationwide rules to dation proposal down. pensive rubber gloves and zip-lock replace the patchwork of various local laws that create confusion as to baggies, to costly AFIS machines and whether an officer mayor may not carry a firearm when he/she is out of their DNA tests, the job of conducting jurisdiction. Opinion investigations is not what it once Another life-saving aspect of H. R. 218 is that it lets cops protect them- was. New inspectors are required to selves and their families from the often-vindictive criminals they've previ- be proficient in computer use, to ously arrested. Four years later, on the eve of the record and communicate their knowl- LEAA drafted H.R. 218 back in 1992 and has fostered this legislation to new millenium, it's something like edge with their colleagues here and its current status through four sessions of Congress. There is substantial getting that letter which says, "You in other agencies. Specialists are rap- Congressional and police support for H. R. 218 and LEAA is delighted to now may already have won!" At first read- idly giving way to generalists as au- have the 'support of more than 50 police organizations across the country, ing, the letter offers "Sergeants, here's tomated technology and better train- including the National Fraternal Order of Police, the Police Marksman your chance to get off the street — for ing breaks down old barriers and Association, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, the National a while, or permanently. Inspectors, specialization. Sheriffs Association, both national troopers organizations and various PBA here's your opportunity to get out By the same token, field supervi- groups. from behind that desk and have some sors are finding themselves spend- LEAA and Congressman Cunningham are asking law enforcement groups fun again!" But isn't there always a ing less time on the street, and more catch, you say? across the country to draft an official statement of support for H.R. 218. The will behind computer terminals, as they letter should be addressed to Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham and Certainly, the Department save are challenged to better manage their money by having to give only one sent to LEAA. Your letter will be delivered to Duke's office with copies "resources". "The street" is becoming distributed to key Congressmen and House Judiciary Committee members. test. And yes, the Chief will be able to more technical. Thanks to 101 Cali- keep newly appointed Sgt/Insp's out Please join together with the many law enforcement organizations already fornia, the City is close to finishing voicing support for this bill by drafting a letter of endorsement for H.R. 218 of the Bureau if he or she wants — at our new trunked 800 MHz radio sys- least on their first assignment. as soon as possible. Please send your endorsement letter (addressed to tem. And ten years after the quake of Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham) to LEAA Federal Director, Laura Surely, the committee appointed 1989, we will be inaugurating a new to study this proposal has a lot of Griffith. Your letter will be delivered to Congressman Cunningham's office 9-1-1 Dispatch center, guaranteed immediately. Please send letters on official letterhead to: work to do, identifying all the issues to withstand total disaster. The com- involved for the Department and its Law Enforcement Alliance of America puter network that will tie together 7700 Leesburg Pike, Ste 421 members. And, in the spirit of coop- all the Districts and Headquarters is erative management, the Chief has Falls Church, VA 22043 already in place, with laptops and Attn: Laura Griffith offered his plan for us to debate in printers being installed daily. advance of its implementation. Hav- LEAA expects H.R. 218 to be passed out of the House Judiciary Committee The world is changing - and has before the end of July and we're working to get the bill, once again, on the ing received the opportunity, the been for a number of years. This question before us now remains: Are floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote in passage before the end proposal for consolidation of ranks is of 1999. these jobs more different, or more our wake up call: What do we want alike? Your answer will come as much With 65,000 members and supporters across the nation, LEAAisAmerica's for, the future of our Department? largest coalition of law enforcement professionals, crime victims, and from how you feel about the Depart- Pro or con, get involved. Give the ment as what you concerned citizens working together to find common sense solutions to the think about it. Consolidation Committee your sup- criminal justice system. If you have any questions or would like more As we know, the past practice was port, your ideas — and your vision, to have two separate positions, with information, please contact Laura or me at 800-766-8578, e-mail. Laura at and together let's help shape the [email protected] or visit our website, www.leaa.org . different duties, and little or no over- future for ourselves and the public lap. The result is what those on both we serve!
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August 1999 Notebook Page 9 Mayor Praises Work of SFPD Crime on Muni is Down by Half
By Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr Chief Lau's men and women in blue have really come through. SFPD of- Thanks in large part to a partner- ficers conducted over 140,000 bus ship between the San Francisco Po- inspections last year alone, with of- lice Department and the Municipal ficers riding lines within their beat as Railway, I am happy to report that well as high incident lines such as crime on Muni is down - dramati- the 14, 15, 38, 22, and others. cally - over the course of the last We should also note that the BIP three years. program works in concert with the Alter taking office in 1996 and SFPD's full-time Transit Patrol, un- appointing Fred Lau as Chief of Po- der the direction of Captain Stephen lice, I formulated a plan with the Tacchini, which has also been in- SFPD to have beat patrol officers ride strumental in keeping Muni safe. Muni buses and streetcars at least And we've had great success with twice a day. Known as the "Bus In- another of my ideas that people were spection Program," or BIP, this policy initially leery of: the Muni Transit has been instrumental in fighting Assistance Program, or MTAP, which crime on Muni. utilizes peer monitoring, often done The results are indisputable; with by young folks who had previous San Francisco's finest circulating run-ins with the law but who want to through the system, crime has plum- create positive change in their lives meted by 49 percent. and communities. Crime on the lines The numbers speak for themselves: patrolled by MTAP is down by nearly total incidents of crime on the transit 20 percent overall. THE BEST DEALS ON ALL NEW & USED CARS & TRUCKS! system have dropped from 5,375 in Crime in San Francisco is on the OPEN 7 DAYS • BAD CREDIT? - CALL ME! 1995 to 2,745 in 1998. Passenger decline overall, and we have both our assaults have dropped even faster; police officers and our citizens to from 323 incidents to 143, a reduc- thank for that. But the sharp drop in BRIAN CHOY tion of almost 56 percent. And over crime on Mum is not only a reflection AT the same period, assaults on Muni of the general positive trend, it's an PONTIAC operators dropped by almost 64 per- example of what intelligent govern- Ank, cent, from 233 to 84. mental policy, cooperation between _ ELLIS BROOKS I want to take this opportunity to City agencies, the support of leader- (ALL MAKES & MODELS AVAILABLE) ship and the practice of community give the credit where it is. Initially, & PARTS DEPARTMENTS (MON THRU FR!) some folks may have been wary of my policing can accomplish when they're SERVICE idea to put officers on the buses, but focused on one issue. 1395 VAN NESS (AT BUSH) e 776-2400 • FREE PARKING • Hardtop & Convertible 0 6 Speed Page 10 Notebook August 1999 SFPD 10th Annual Thanksgiving Cruise è J -- w'V ' Turkey Day in Mexico or in - — — w Thanksgiving the Easy Way V August 2, 1999 Clare M. Murphy, Executive Director By Jim Hennessy, evening. The ship sails at 11:59 PM Retirement System, CCSF TAC allowing passengers to attend work 1155 Market Street, 2nd Floor and/or school before departing. It's never too early to think of the Besides Acapulco, we will be visit- San Francisco, CA 94103 holidays - especially Thanksgiving! ing the ports of Mazatlan, Puerto RE: Hearing Officers The planning, the meals, the left- Vallerta, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo and overs, the dishes and the family gath- Cabo San Lucas. Each port offers a Dear Ms. Murphy: erings. However, more and more fami- unique opportunity for exploration For the last several years there has consistently been over 200 lies have decided to spend a hassle and enjoyment. cases, at any one time, awaiting the hearing officer process. These free, leisure filled, relaxing Thanks- The Regal Princess itself offers cases are applications for disability retirements, both industrial giving together aboard a cruise ship. many amenities to make the "at sea" and ordinary. This number does not include the number of If this sounds good to you ... read on. days just as enjoyable. Some of these applications for determination also awaiting hearing. Princess Cruise Lines has brought include: Presently there are 4 hearings per month with each hearing a grand class of ship, the Regal Prin- • First Run Movies • Casino • officer being assigned either 3 or 4 cases per hearing. Sometimes cess to the west coast to cruise the Elegant Dining Room • 24 hour Al- there are last minutes cancellations and request for delays. Mexican Riviera in comfort and style. ternative Dining • Discotheque • Piz- I tell my clients that, despite the Retirement Board rule to the I am pleased, that after months of zeria • Fully Equipped Gym and Spa contrary, it is not possible to bring an application to hearing negotiation, Princess Cruise Lines o Children's Programs. Nightclub. 2 within 6 months of filing. I also advised them that I presently have has agreed to give the SFPD some of pools and 4 spas many applications outstanding which have been filed more than the best rates we have ever had for a If you would like a full color bro- • year ago. I also tell them that in many of these cases, I have filed ten day cruise to Acapulco and back. chure explaining the trip and the • declaration of readiness to proceed more than 6 months ago. Not only are the adult prices great, ship in more detail, please feel free to It seems to me that it is not an unreasonable request to add at but should you decide to bring along call me, Jack, Don or Sherry at Time least one, but more appropriately 2, hearing days per month. This a child or grandchild as the third or to Travel at (415) 421-3333 or (800) will not only reduce the current back log but will begin to decrease fourth passenger in your cabin, their 524-3300. You can also reach me at the very long wait that applicants now must endure from time of rate is an unbelievable $134 for an home in the evenings at (415) filing until time of hearing. inside cabin and $234 for an outside 242-1489 and I will be happy to On behalf of the San Francisco Police Officers' Association, we cabin. (Most kids can eat their way explain all the ins and outs. But be do formally request that the number of hearings per month be through that amounfin hamburgers aware, 87 people have booked so far increased for the reasons stated herein. in ten days!) and not all cabins and/or categories Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter. This year our annual trip begins are available - so if you're inter- Sincerely, on Friday, November 19th in Long ested, book soon! I look forward to Michael S. Hebel Beach (San Pedro) California, only hearing from you, and whatever you Welfare Officer one hour from San Francisco by decide, it is still not too early to wish Cc: Herb Meiberger, Vice-President plane. Passengers can board the ship you "Happy Holidays." Al Casciato, Commissioner from early afternoon through the Joseph Driscoll, Commissioner
Bulletin #99-30 July 22, 1999 To: Association Members From: Gregory Lynch, Co. C Representative Flexible Spending Account IRS Section 125 Effective July 1, 1999 the City & County of San Francisco (CCSF) switched vendors to handle the Flexible Spending Account (FSA). The new vendor is listed below. You must submit your expenses for either Dependent Care or Medical on a new form provided by the new vendor. The FSA plan is provided through the Health Service System. There was no notice given to the Police Department and perhaps other city agencies that the old vendor was being replaced. Vendor: Fringe Benefits Management Company P. 0. Box 1878 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1878 800/342-8017 Customer Service (Mon-Fri 0700-2200 Eastern Time) 800/865-3262 Automated Info Line (listen to prompts on-line) 850/425-4608 Fax Claims: You may either mail or fax the claim sheet and documenta- tion to the above address or fax number. Fees: Fringe Benefits Management Co. (FBM) does not charge any fees. Electronic Deposits: FBM allows you to have electronic deposits for your payments. You must first sign up on their electronic deposit form. There was an automatic rollover enrollment if you In fact signed up with Benefit America (the old vendor) in May or June of 1999. Claims forms and the electronic deposit forms are being sent to the POA office. You can also call FBM (800/342-8017) directly to have the forms sent to you. The Health Service System (415/554-1750) may have some forms.
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POST 456 upper right comer (no postage is a (continued from page 2) perk of being deployed) and dropped S.F.RD. Family Day Picnic it in the mail on 28 June. The make- attending. Again, thank you very shift missive reached its destination Saturday, October 2, 1999 much! before July 4, a nice Independence On Friday, 18 June 1999, Bayview Day surprise for Henderson's dad, For those who have attended past picnics, we hope you enjoyed it Station's Shaughn Ryan was awarded Postmaster General William enough to return this year. For those who have yet the American Legion's California Po- Henderson. to attend we encourage you. ' )) () lice Officer of the Year Award for In order to have a successful event we need ('' Valor, on the floor of the convention Q- The tooth fairy, a high-priced hundreds of volunteers and lots of donations. in San Diego. It was deeply gratifying lawyer, and a low-priced lawyer wee give Laura Pisciotto (553- to see the genuine enthusiasm and in a room. There was a $100 bull or Officer Marquita Booth total support of the Legionaries from lying on a nearby table. The lights (671-2300) a call to throughout the state. suddenly went out. When the lights volunteer. The hour or two that you contrib- A young Marine peacekeeper in came back on, the $100 bill was ly makes a difference!!! We have people who Kosovo wanted to send his father a gone. Who took it? y like to volunteer the entire day. But, let's give note to reassure him that all was A- The high-priced lawyer took it, enough time to have a break and grab some of well, but Lance Corporal Ryan because the other two are only fig- onderful barbeque food as well. Henderson had no stationery. He ments of your imagination. ffle tickets are currently being sold throughout the ripped some cardboard from a Meal, rtmentent for great prizes. Each District Station, the Ready-To-Eat box and wrote his let- Semper Fi, Jack. Office, Inspector's Bureau (room 400), and the ter on it. He scribbled "Free" in the Semper Fi, Dale. rdepagill have tickets available. Every year we try new ideas: this year your kids can get dunked in the dunk tank. Bring a towel and change of clothes if your kids plan to go in US Soldier, Private Eli Christo- the tank. pher Thomas, part of the Personal Sorry, no family pets allowed. Security Detachment of the 1st Cay, Scout Division Mavericks, based out of Camp McGovern; is currently serving in "Operation Sven's Strawberries Joint Force" as a NATO peace- Sven, who is quite elderly, is resting peacefully on the front porch of keeper in Kosovo. He stands a nursing home in the country, when he sees a cloud of dust up the proudly beneath a reflective SFPD road. He watches a farmer approaching, with a wagon. "Good after- barricade plaque in his barracks. noon!" hollers out Sven. Private Thomas is the grandson "Afternoon," says Ole. of George M. Thomas; SF's longest "Where you headed?" asks Sven. working Patrol Special (58 years) "Home to my farm." until he passed away in March of "What do you have in the wagon?" Sven continued. this year. Private Thomas is also "Manure, said Ole. the son of one of the Notebook's "Manure, eh? What do you do with it?" longest advertisers, Richard Tho- "I spread it over my strawberries," Ole says matter-of-factly. mas, CEO/owner of RT Park. SFPD Bicycle Officer Joe Robles "Well," says Sven, "you should come over here for lunch someday. We spotted this photo at RT Park; and Private Thomas hopes to be a use whipped cream." future SF police officer, and is suggested that the photo would be Submitted by John Grizzel signed up to take the entrance good material for the Notebook - Retired SFPD exam when his 3-year tour of duty exemplifying the "long reach" of is up Dec. 2 1st, 1999. Eli Christo- the SFPD. pher Thomas is also a Graduate of The Mavericks' HHC 1-12 Cay. George Washington High School, Web page is www.tfeweb.5sigcmd. Class of '93. army. mil \ 1 l2cav c3.%VATT Viclec .iFRACTOR .;'kJciJiCi. CdIIer' For the Best Prices & Service! 732 Fa Iiava. S.F. Servicing L11of Mann County & San Francisco w — — WW-C Dale Seymour * C10-352995 Tau Residential & Commercial -- — — - —- DOfl 7 EdvS: V - 1 WMtccJIDM Mann: 415488.8899 * San Francisco: 415.58.HAPPY visit our website: www.sfpoa.org
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Dartmoor Phone Or Pager Scams Jailbreak Submitted by Chris Weld The common denominator for both Retired SFPD of these versions is the victim is instructed/ asked to call the "809" The following information about number right away. Since there are phone or pager scams was recently so many new area codes these days, brought to our attention: people unknowingly return these Beware of e-mails, phone calls or calls. If you call from the United electronic pages which tell you to call States, you will apparently be charged an "809" area code phone number. $25.00 per minute! Sometimes the This is a scam that is spreading person who answers the phone will extremely quickly, can easily cost speak broken English and pretend Submitted by Joe Reilly you $100.00 or more and is difficult not to understand you. Other times, Airport Bureau to avoid unless you are aware of it. you'll just get a long recorded mes- This scam has been identified by sage. The point is, they will try to "British Police Officers John Weall, the National Fraud Information Cen- keep you on the phone as long as Roger Hewett and Bill Deary ter, which said it is costing victims possible to increase the charges. present a check to the children a lots of money. There are lots of differ- Unfortunately, when you get your Vranch House, a cerebral palsy MEMO ward in Devon. England. The three ent versions of this scam, but here is phone bill, you'll often be charged officers from the Devon and how it works: more than $100! Here's how it works: Cornwall Constabulary, (along The "809" area code is located in with Phillip Young, not pictured) Version# 1:. Internet-Based Phone the British Virgin Islands (the Baha- travelled to San Francisco last Scam Via E-mail mas). The "809" area code can be April on a 48 hour fund raising You receive an e-mail, typically used as a "pay-per-call" number, challenge for Vrartch House. They with a subject line of "ALERT" or similar to "900" numbers in the U.S. left Dartmoor Prison in Devon, got "UnpaidAccount." The message says Since "809" is not in the United States, to San Francisco, and with a little help from SFPD, got themselves to something to the effect "I am writing it is not covered by U.S. regulations Alcatraz and back to Dartmoor in to give you a final 24hrs to settle your of"900" numbers, which require that 47 hours and 32 minutes. There outstanding account. If I have not you be notified and warned of charges were several teams trying to outdo received the settlement in full, I will and rates involved when you call a each other in the fund raiser. Our commence legal proceedings with- "pay-per-call" number. visitors managed to raise 4,750 British pounds for Vro.nch House, just out further delay. If you would like to There is also no requirement that over $7250. Good Work" discuss this matter to avoid court the company provide a time period Ed. Note - Joe Reilly is a former POA Board member from Co. H action, call Mike Murray, Global Com- during which you may terminate the munications at (809) 496-2700." call without being charged. Further, where many U.S. phones have "900" Version #2: Phone Or Pager number blocking (to avoid these kinds TIMI CERBATOS & ASSOCIATES Scam of charges), "900" number blocking CONSULTING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS You receive a message on your will not prevent calls to the "809" WINE HOUSE A. Richard Cerbatos P.E. answering machine, voice mail, or area code. 535 Bryant Street, San Francisco CA 94107 (415) 495-8486 FAX (415) 495-4720 55 New Montgomery St, Suite 402, San Francisco, CA 94105 your pager which asks you to call a It is recommended that no matter Monday - Friday 10-6 Saturday 10-4 (415) 541-9344 • Fax (415) 541-9464 number beginning with area code how you get the message, if you are "809." The reason you're asked to asked to call a number with an "809" call can vary: It can be to receive area code that you don't recognize, information about a family member investigate further and/or disregard who has been ill, to tell you someone the message. Be very wary of e-mail has been arrested, has died, or to let or calls asking you to call an "809" I I you know you have won a wonderful area code number. prize, etc. I ORAL BOARD COACHING FOR PROMOTIONAL EXAMS
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By Glenn Sylvester, What Next Millennium? Academy By T. Roy Smiley, Log-on "How you explain your Backups continued: POA UCS Advisor Harley's slippin' clutch to the me- chanic: 'It's runnin' like someone ou have determined the size of SFPD's website has been over- chained a damn log on its ass!" your hard drive and the hauled, take a visit and see at: As an instructor in the art and http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/police/ science of using the new UCS report Y amount of data stored. Time Log-off "What the Harley mechanic to make a decision on the backup writing program, one of thefirst things writes on his service report for a A new section has been added to I always do with each class is survey device. Alter considering the various clutch adjustment." formats (SCSI, IDE, Parallel, Floppy), the Penal Code as follows: the students to determine how com- tes "A day of real good fishin'." 13515.55. Every city police officer puter savvy each might be. Those Megaby the capacity and size for a device Modem "How you got rid of your needs to be answered. or deputy sheriff at a supervisory surveys are always interesting, but level who is assigned field or investi- dandelions." Tape drives used to be very expen- none more so than this compilation of sive, with new technology, they have gative duties shall complete a high responses taken from the survey of Mouse "A Captain's snitch who dropped tremendously in price. Tape technology crimes and computer sei- one recent - and very senior - day hangs out in the locker room." backups are usually advertised by zure training course certified by the watch Solo class. Network "Activity meant to provide capacity in native and compressed Commission on Peace Officer Stan- bait for your trout line." modes. For instance: 1 / 2 gigabyte dards and Training by January 1, Pre-Instruction survey: Explain 2000, or within 18 months of assign- Packet "What you do to your saddle- means 1 gigabyte native mode and what the following computer termi- ment to supervisory duties. Comple- bags by the end of your watch." up to 2 gigabytes in compressed nology means: mode. A tape drive advertised as 4 / tion of the course may be satisfied by Bit "A wager, as in: 'I bit you can't Reboot "What you do when the first 8 gigs means 4 native, 8 compressed. telecourse, video training tape, or spit that sunflower seed across pair gets covered with oil or As I mentioned prior, actual com- other instruction. This training shall the assembly-room longways.'" roadkill." pression may be different. A good be offered to all city police officers Boot-up "Get ready to go on-duty." RETURN "What you never do with rule of thumb is that your backup and deputy sheriffs as part of con- an 0CC response form, traffic pro- device should be able to accommo- tinuing professional training. The Byte "First word in a kiss-off phrase." test, or court subpoena." date all of your data on one tape. If training shall, at a minimum, ad- Cursor "What some guys do when you have 4 gigabytes to backup, then dress relevant laws, recognition of RAM "Gear shiftin', like rammii' the high technology crimes and com- they are mad at their wife and/or Harley into third." the 4-8 gigabyte device is fine. If you girlfriend." have partitions: C-Drive, D-Drive, E- puter evidence collection and preser- Serial Port "The place where the corn Drive, consider a smaller tape device vation. Floppy "When you run out of flakes boat always ties up." Polygrip." unit as you can use separate tapes How will you handle a crime in- Spell-check "C-H-E-C-K." for each partition. The bigger capac- volving the use of computers or other Digital control "What yore fingers do high tech devices? Get ready folks, Tool bar "What Harley riders have in ity, requires extra $$$ for tapes and on the TV remote." the device. The payoff is convenience, the time is here... their locker to hang their pliers See you next month, and as al- Hard drive "Ridin' a Harley up and and wrenches on." insurance and peace of mind. Here down Hyde Street after a visit to are a few devices and their cost(s) ways, Happy Computing. the Proctologist." Trackpad "An outhouse over at Bay DITTO MAX 7GB EXT / PAR I/F Meadows?" Looking for a good laugh? This site Internet "A fishing gizmo." CABLE PS PWR CBL S/W Y2K "One of them can't-never-do-it $199.00 is a must see and LINK. Enjoy. Keyboard "A place to hang your truck sobriety tests, like: Y-X-W-V-U-T- DITTO MAX 7GB INT 5.251N VAL http: //members.aol.com/gspz/ keys." S-R-Q. . ." 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LI I $ and patience will also make you an 133 Beale/Mission • 543-1961 Fellow dispatcher, KimberlyTuyay, "informed consumer". Enjoy! was on the channel the day of the iEJEWEL fire. Imagine her horror as she real- ized that the Blair house fire involved IT MICHAEL'S MED no less than three children under the age of three - including her very own EN LUTTRING4 26 month old daughter! SFPD Retired These two dispatchers, and all their rur' hard-working coworkers, assist San Francisco police officers every day. SAN FRANS5O, CA 94102 Tired of the stock market's volatility? Now Crystal needs a hand from us. (415) 96-8086 Breider, Moore & Co. is Currently Offering a Unique Investment Please join in contributing what you Opportunity Open to all SFPDISFPOA, Their Family & Friends: can to this deserving family. Any and all donations will be very appreci- Your irive. '.'k ':'C..?' ated. 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Page 14 Notebook August 1999 Senator John Burton authors important bill Governor Signs Legislation for Police Officer Memorial Fund Bill Allows State Tax Check-off for Memorial Fund
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Governor Gray Davis signed Sen- ate Bill 1230, by Senate President Pro Tempore John Burton (D-San Francisco) a bill that establishes the California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation Fund and allows tax- payers to make voluntary contribu- Greg Parini (left), vice president of CSE Insurance with Sgt. John Bisordi, tions on their personal state income Erin Bisordi, Charles Dullea, principal of St. Ignatius High School and tax returns to the Fund. Mike Gannon, retired SFPD, Mounted Unit. Erin Bisordi was the 1999 "There is nothing more noble than winner of a scholarship given by CSEA. officers who place themselves in dan- r------1 ger to protect the lives of Califor- I nians," Governor Davis said. "SB FLASH YOUR BADGE!! (or This Ad)andGeta 2ND HOUR' 1230 provides a convenient venue for those who want to voluntarily FREE!* OF POOL TIME - contribute to a memorial that will be a fitting tribute to the men and women THE GREAT.ENTERTAINER{ who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their John Burton lives, while working to make our BILLIARDS • RESTAURANT • BAR • GAMES state a safer place to live." SB 1230 requires the Franchise $250,000, the fund would be re- 975 Bryant Street, San Francisco, California 94103 • Phone 415-861-8833 Tax Board (FTB) to revise state tax pealed and not appear on the tax * MUST BE SAME TABLE - OFFER Goov THRU 11-15-99 - - return forms to include a designa- return for that taxable year. Other- L J tion space for the California Peace wise, SB 1230 will apply to taxable Officer Memorial Fund, beginning years beginning January 1, 1999, with the 1999 tax return. Taxpayers and would sunset on January 1, would then be allowed to make con- 2006. CALL NOW! tributions of their own funds, above and beyond tax-liability, to the Peace President's note: California State V=@@@=g5P=g5VgV Officer Memorial Fund by checking Senator John Burton has long been a the appropriate designation on their champion of California law enforce- state tax return form. ment, and a particularly staunch FAX ORDERS TO: 415-551-3520 The bill specifies that the contri- supporter of this Association. The ** =1= ( butions specified must be used to fact that he authored this important build and maintain the California piece of legislation is an example of flWC ) HOUR PLACE YOUR ORDERS ONLINE AT Peace Officer Memorial in Sacra- the true appreciation the Senator has http://Www.mrpizzaman.com mento, and for activities in support for the concerns of public safety ONE-TOPPING of families of slain peace officers. workers in the state. On be half of this Beginning in 2000, this bill would association, and all of the law SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE Sauce & Cheese 7.89 9.39 11.71 13.34 require the fund to meet a $250,000 enforcement professionals in the $1599 1 Topping 8.89 10.59 minimum contribution test. If in any California, I extend heartfelt gratitude Additional Topping, $1.10 13.11 14.94 L _M2 o"' .1 2 Toppings 9.99 11.79 14.51 16.54 calendar year the FTB estimates by to the Senator for this bill, as well as 3Toppings 11.04 12.99 15.91 18.14 4 Toppings 12.09 14.19 17.31 19.74 September 1 that contributions made for his continuing support. I MINIMUM SAVINGS $3.15 I 5 Toppings 13.14 15.39 18.71 21.34 under this bill would total less than - Chris Cunnie I 2ORMORE I 6 Toppings 14.19 16.59 20.11 22.94 I PASTAS OR ENTREES I Extra Toppings 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 I DELIVERY OK I L_M.49.e_ 'Equals 2 Toppings
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The following article was first published in the July '97 Notebook. Selfless Service of Pints Position Piece Served At The POA Mediation Recommended By Mark Hawthorne, Chair, For those of you who were not in POA Blood Committee attendance, I can only say that Jack sat patiently counting heads and For OCC Cases Selfless acts of humanity were socializing with those souls who knew undertaken at the S.F.P.0.A. on it was better to keep their Chief happy By Ray Shine, described from both perspectives and, Wednesday, July 7th, 1999. All those than to miss the drive. Chief Lau was POA Discipline Committee hopefully, an amicable resolution individuals who gave of themselves also present counting heads. Assis- reached. If the mediators are able to to benefit others undertook all of tant Chief Sanders also donated a Mediation is an interesting - but overcome the issues at hand and these acts of bravery and persever- pint, setting an example for the young seldom used - avenue for resolving strike a mutual resolution, the case ance. whipper snappers. 0CC complaints. Any officer who is is closed. However, if they can not What acts of bravery one might Having briefly described the offered a chance to mediate a com- reach a resolution - for whatever inquire? daylong affair, I would now like to plaint should give the process due reason - the case is, nonetheless, A relatively painless undertaking personally thank all those who par- consideration. deemed closed and filed, reflecting in whereby the participant lies on a ticipated, especially Chief Santos, Agreed to in the 1994 MOU, me- the officer's 0CC file only as a medi- table and is, for approximately 15 who got the word out and out and diation is available for use in select ated case. minutes, used as a pincushion then out. Rumor has it Jack was standing types of 0CC cases. Generally, those drained of one pint of red fluid to be outside the POA waving Salmon cards are cases involving discourtesy, policy Advantages? used for various in-need individuals. as incentives. misunderstanding, or cases most There are several. First, most of This aforementioned procedure, for In all seriousness, a good time was likely to be deemed proper conduct the cases that end up in mediation all you veteran's of the event, is known had by all that came to the blood and that are one-on-one situations involve simple misunderstandings as the San Francisco Police De- drive. The final, final, count was 136 involving no witnesses. Any com- and, like in any aspect of social inter- partment Tr-annual blood drive. donors. I realize not all personnel in plaint of unnecessary force, racial action gone awry, are often best re- Yes, it was that time of year again the department can give blood, but bias, or questions of law are not solved with empathy, an apology, when we, as a department, get to- out of a 2000 person department we subject to mediation. Senior 0CC and a handshake. For an officer, this gether and donate blood to the com- don't even get a 10% turnout???? I'm Investigator, Barbara Attard, says often translates into a learning expe- munity, voluntarily and some with working on a better information net- that officers may request that any rience that enables he or she to be- reservation. The weather was spec- work. The raffle prizes mentioned complaint be mediated, but the final come a more effective and credible tacular, the facility was inviting, the earlier consisted of nine pairs of Gi- decisionwifi always remainwithoCC. professional. medical staff was zany and accom- ants tickets and the Grand Prize was However, one of the few points of Secondly, mediation does not ad- modating, the food and refreshments an autographed Giants, Mark consensus reached at the recent com- versely effect the officer's 0CC record. were delicious, and the raffle prizes Gardner, ball. And the winners of the munity round table talks on police Win, lose, or draw, a mediated case is were not bad either. A good day for tickets were; Marty Barbero, Don discipline was that an increased use always classified as just that - a all, as they say. Woolard, Kevin Rector, John of mediation would be recommended neutral, innocuous non-finding. Tuesday's drive began much the Parenti, John Dwyer, Mike Stasko, to the 0CC, the POA membership, Unfortunately, there are restrictions same as any other blood drive, with Ed Yu, John Lanfranchi, Jim and the Police Commission. Attard on the number and frequency of a bang. After the first couple of hours, McAllister, and the Grand Prize assures me that her office wants to mediations that any one officer may the attendance began to wane. Very Winner, Tadao Yamaguchi. Once see the process used more often than participate in, but one chance to do shortly thereafter, Deputy Chief again, my sincerest thanks to all of it is and encourages any officer with so is better than none. Santos made his appearance and you who gave blood. Keep in mind questions to contact her office or Thirdly, a mediated case will be began monitoring and requesting though, the blood drives occur with their POA representative. resolved quickly. Unlike most 0CC additional attendees. Word soon got regularity three times a year. You cases that seem to drag out indefi- around, and before one could say can set your calendar by the drives, How it works nitely, mediated cases are not inves- "jack frost," the attendance was back April, July, and December. 0CC supervisors are responsible tigated by anyone. Instead, media- in abundance and remained so until Thanks again to all, and I look for identifying complaints that qualify tion cases by-pass the stacks of cases closing time at 2000 hours. Jack has forward to seeing you at the next for mediation. No case can be forced waiting the attention of an investiga- a way with persuasion, especially drive, tentatively scheduled for De- into the process, and both the com- tor and move quickly into the resolu- when he believes so strongly in some- cember 14th, same time, same place. plainant and the officer must agree tion process. Officers will not be kept thing such as donating blood. participate in. wondering whatever became of that The complainant is contacted first. troublesome 0CC case from months The mediation process is explained, past. and they are encouraged to partici- pate. If they agree, the 0CC then Use Mediation contacts the officer. If both parties If 0CC offers to send your case to SF Police Credit Union agree, two mediators are chosen from mediation, accept the invitation to "ONCE A MEMBER - ALWAYS A MEMBER" a qualified pool of trained persons participate. 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The Hebei Financial - Commentary THE MA N ever before, in the 74 year history of the Standard and N Poor's 500 stock index, has there been 4 consecutive years of Deferred C( stock return advances exceeding By Mike Hebel, Cer 20%. That's what happened in 1995, 1996. 1997, and 1998. While 1999 will probably not set another record with another 20% + advance, this bull market is truly a wonder to behold. Conditions are favorable for its continuance: federal budget sur- I City Employee • .• s plus, moderating long term interest Accounts Ace rates, stable consumer and producer price indices, corporate operating $1,138,103$1,138, * earnings advancing at a 7% rate, and unemployment at a 25 year low. The $790,997 baby boomers (76 million strong) have $748,644 just begun their big shift from con- power. If your goal is to create a large sumers to savers which will continue (or very large) account at retirement, *& $717,356 (SFPD) to enrich the equity markets. then you will want to put much of * $714,877 (SFPD) While I feel that the stock markets your savings into equity funds. $667,787 are currently vulnerable to a normal correction of 5% to 10%, I do not see Stock Market History Since 1928 s $656,715 a bear market on the horizon. This The Standard and Poor's 500 In- $656,145 bull market is firmly in place with dex, from 1928 through 1998, re- much more room to romp. In the veals a very healthy and profitable $647,476 20th century there have, historically, average annual total return (price been three killers of bull markets: (1) change plus dividend reinvested). inflation, accompanied by higher CCSF Deferred Compensation Pan as of June taxes; (2) a weakened economy: or (3) Period Yield 1928-1929valuation extremes. The first two fac- 17.6% tors are not now present: inflation 1980-1939 5.3% remains below 3% and the Congress 1940-1949 10.3% is passing legislation offering all tax- 1950-1959 20.8% payers a modest federal income tax 1960-1969 8.7% Where The decrease; the economy remains re- 1970 - 1979 7.5% markably strong and resilient with 1980-1989 18.2% 17,122 deferred compensation participants have a total balance of $790,941,436 with the Aetna as of June 30, 1999. The most popular sub- GDP growing annually by over 3%. 1990-1998 18.8% The market valuations are certainly 1928-1998 12.9% account funds are: high by traditional, historical stan- Fixed Account $194,844,520 (25%) dards (P/E ratios, dividend yields, For the 1980's and 1990's the Janus Twenty $137,653,461 (17%) and book value to price), but not yet stock market has been a wonderfully T. Rowe Price Growth Equity $105,400,683 (13%) in the danger zone. profitable place for your money. I Aetna Balanced $85,224,232 (110/0) Many participants invest their de- believe this will continue into the AIM Capital Appreciation $82,331,888 (100/0) ferred compensation moneys far too new millennium, albeit at a slower Aetna Index Plus *47,873,217 (6%) conservatively, fearing loss of princi- average annual return rate near its Janus Worldwide $28,301,547 (4%) pal. But the biggest risk is not loss of long term norm of 10% to 12%. Stay Janus Balanced $26,444,686 (3%) principal but loss of purchasing the course! Reap the benefits! Approximately 90016 of CCSF participants' money is invested in 8 of the 20 Atena offerings.
Long Term Investing Pays Off: Aetna's Net Investing Performance Compound Average Annual Total Returns Calendar YearJan/June 1999 lyr 3yr 5yr lOyr Fees Global/International
I Aetna International 10.4% 7.63% 1.4% Janus Worldwide 12.8% 14.4% 24% 25% 1% Scudder International 10.7% 9% 1.3% Aggressive Growth
AIM Capital Apprec. 9.5% 15.8% 16% 21.2% 1% Ariel Fund 1.7% 3.1% 20% 17.8% 12.1% 1.5% Lazard Small Cap 10.8% -4.5% 0.7% 10.4% 1.4% Growth
Aetna Growth 13.6% 27.1% 1% AIM Growth 12.6% 27% 28% 27% 1% Janus Twenty 17.8% 50.4% 43.7% 36.7% 24.9% 1.2% MFS Research 9.1% 13.7% 1.2% T. Rowe Price Growth 8.8% 19.1% 1% Growth and Income (Stocks)
Aetna Index Plus 12.2% 24.4% 66% Fidelity Equity Income 12.7 13.8% 20.3 21.4% 15.3% 87% Growth and Income (Stocks and Bonds)
Aetna Balanced 6.5% 12.5% 18.3% 18.2% 13.1% 19% Calvert Social Balanced 5.2% 11% 17% 16.9% 12.2% 1.2% Janus Balanced 12% 28.1% 26.1% 21.6% 1% Income
Aetna Bond -1.2% 2.9% 6.6% 7.5% 8.2% .7% Janus Flexible Income -.6% 2.7% 9.4% 10.7% 1% Stability of Principal
Aetna Money Market 2.3% 5% 5.4% 5.4% 5.5% .54% Aetna Fixed Account 2.77% 5.7% 5.9% 6% 6.9% .20% Note: the current credited interest
August 1999 Notebook Page 17 IFICENT, 10 Fund Profile mpensation e Janus Ld Financial Planner Worldwide Growth A Superstar -,
he Janus Twenty fund ended 1998 with a superb performance - advancing 26% - thereby besting its peers return of 13%. It T sports an equally magnificent 3 year average annual total return of 23.95%, and a 5 year average annual total return of 24.75%. Its average annual total return since its inception in September 1993 is 24.31%. For aggressive investors this fund has been a road to wealth. This Fund, managed by Helen Young Hayes, owns stocks of all sizes, anywhere in the world, and without regard to geographical allocation. Hayes builds this portfolio stock by stock looking for companies that are strong growers and efficiently operated. She believes that good earning s growth will push share prices upward. Besides looking at valuations and balance sheets, she spends much of her time traveling the world, visiting an average of 15 companies a month. She has seven analysts making up her globe trotting team which goes anywhere seeking growth. European stocks represent the lion's share of the present (March 1999) portfolio, at 53% of assets. U.S. stocks are another 30%, while 1 Pacific Rim equities account for only 6%, Latin America 2%, and other regions 4% (also holds a 5% cash position). This is a worldwide diversified fund. It is heavily concentrated in 3 sectors - technology, durables and non-durables. Its largest holdings loney Is!!! are: Cisco Systems Tyco International Microsoft CCSF Deferred Compensation Participation By Department Mannesmann Time Warner NYI' Mobile Comm. (as of June 30, 1999) Nokia AT&T Vivendi If you like these giant companies, you will really like Janus WorldWide. Department Active Participants Morningstar mutual fund rating service gives Janus Worldwide a five Community Health 2,445 star rating (its highest). Its return is high accompanied with average risk. Police 1,842 Standard and Poor's lists Janus Worldwide as one of its 5 "Recom- Mimi Railway 1,442 mended Mutual Funds" in the foreign fund category. Fire 1,353 For the aggressive deferred compensation investor, Janus Worldwide Human Services 824 deserves a prominent position. For other investors who view the U.S. Public Health 781 market as overvalued relative to foreign stock bourses, but want to keep Public Works 661 a stake in it, this is a most appropriate selection. For the conservative investor, look elsewhere (probably too much risk) perhaps to a stock index fund for that portion of your portfolio, if any, allocated to equities. And remember, past performance is no guaranty of future returns.
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August 1999 Notebook Page 19 Driver Fatigue By Artgella Whitton, period. This reinforces the need to and Safety laws in de- Police Association of avoid driving when you would nor- fending drivers against New South Wales mally be asleep. being asked to drive Submitted by Ray Shine, when tired. Employers POA DABOR Representative Driver Fatigue and Work are obliged through Thirty-six per cent of fatigue acci- their duty of care to pro- As a police officer, driving is an dents or near accidents happen on vide safe systems of important part of your everyday du- trips related to work - this is double work, which do not ex- ties. the incidence of accidents that occur pose their workers to Driver fatigue is an occupational on holiday trips (18 per cent). the risks of driving health and safety issue, and mea- You may not be aware that many when tired. that if you have been awake for be- sures should be taken to ensure that fatigue accidents or near misses hap- Heavy fines have been imposed tween 18 and 27 hours, your cogni- you are not placed at risk. Police are pen on shorter trips or at the begin- and jail terms can also be applied to tive motor skills are similar to having in a high-risk group because of over- ning of a journey. One of the key employers. Such cases provide a a blood alcohol concentration of over time and shiftwork. periods was after work. Incidents substantial catalyst for change, 0.05. The Police Service will be liable if were most likely to occur on work though trips to and from work are an officer has a work related fatigue trips (including trips to and from largely unaffected by the legislation. Industrial Agreement accident. An employer may be pros- work). A recent campaign in NSW en- There are several clauses in your ecuted and/or sued in relation to Insufficient sleep is a large factor couraged employers to examine and awards and agreements (Contract or such incidents. The potential costs for both city and country fatigue redesign their systems of work if MOU*) which address fatigue. In par- for the employer include: incidents. The reasons for this insuf- necessary and to educate staff. The ticular, there are penalties for less • Death and injuries of workers ficient sleep were predominantly work results of the survey on driver fatigue than an eight hour break between • Fines and damages payments related, with a high percentage stat- in the city reinforce the need to con- shifts, and for more than seven 'B' • Criminal charges such as man- ing it was due to working long hours tinue to address driver fatigue as a shifts worked in 21 days. Generally, slaughter or overtime, working night shift, or workplace issue. The proportion of a restriction applies for no more than • Higher insurance premiums leaving early in the morning to go to fatigue accidents, which occurred two consecutive night shifts for 12 • Equipment replacement costs work. during work trips, was unexpectedly hour shifts. In a recent case, Dredge v The It appears that potential work- high. This is of great interest from an In relation to driver fatigue there is State of South Australia, it was held related risk factors for fatigue such occupational health and safety point a longstanding principle that an of- that the Police Service of South Aus- as multiple jobs and possibly shift of view. ficer should not be required to drive tralia was negligent for failing to take work may be more common in the Drivers and employers need to be for more than three hours after the reasonable steps to ensure that offic- city. aware of the high proportion of fa- end of a shift. ers who have been deprived of ad- Drivers who had incidents on work- tigue crashes happening on work The rule is only a guide and regard equate sleep are not sent out to drive related trips were less likely to start trips, and avoid situations where tired should be had to all the circum- vehicles whilst alone. They were or- out free of tiredness than those on workers are asked to drive, even if stances including the hour of the dered to pay a large sum in compen- holiday trips. It is possible that work they are tired for reasons other than day, whether there is more than one sation. drivers may feel they have no option work. officer and whether overtime or Information provided by the RTA but to drive, even if they are not free shiftwork has been performed prior has been especially helpful in the of tiredness. Sleep Loss to the driving. preparation of this article. Ninety per cent of work related Over half of those surveyed stated trips had been intended to be no that they had not had a full night's What You Can Do To Avoid a Factors Causing Fatigue more than two hours long. sleep the night before the trip on Fatigue Accident The results of a recent study con- which the incident happened. • Tell your boss if you're too tired to ducted by the RTA have helped shed Shiftworkers Even where a driver has had suf- drive for work. some light on the causes and risk Exploring the work issue a little ficient sleep the night before a trip, a • Stop for a break every two hours. factors of driver fatigue: further, 28 per cent of those sur- long day brings its own tiredness. • It is safer to drive with another • Being tired for any reason when veyed were shift workers at the time Assuming that eight hours sleep is officer. you start the trip. of the incident, but they feature par- ideal, this leaves a waking day of 16 • Be aware of symptoms of fatigue. • Lack of sleep or rest. ticularly amongst those who had their hours. Thirty percent of the drivers • Be especially careful driving be- • Driving late at night or in the early incident on a work related trip, with in the incident sample had been tween 10pm and 8am. hours of the morning i.e. at nor- 42 per cent of these being awake for 17 hours or more at the • Realize that fatigue can occur on mal sleeping times. shiftworkers at the time. time of the incident. short trips also, especially work • Driving in the mid-afternoon. The main issues emerging in rela- Fatigue is a problem even on short trips. • Driving for a long time. tion to driver fatigue accidents in the trips, where drivers commence driv- • Be careful when you have been • Drinking alcohol. city are sleep loss and the conse- ing when they are already tired or working afternoon or night shifts, Other conditions, which may cause quent tiredness, and late night driv- have missed some sleep. or long periods of overtime. or exacerbate fatigue, include: ing. Shiftworkers again emerged as a • Don't drive when tired. • Medical conditions such as sleep high-risk group. Symptoms of Fatigue disorders. Shiftworkers are widely recognized Symptoms vary between drivers. Sources • Some kinds of medications. as a high risk group for accidents, They often include: Articles and brochures provided • Heavy physical activity or stress including industrial accidents and • restlessness by the RTA, including the following prior to driving. traffic accidents.* The National Sleep • boredom journal article: Driver Fatigue in the • Stress during the trip. Foundation in the USA claims that • drowsiness City, by D.L. Fell and Barbara Black. 20-30 per cent of those with non- • aches and pains Fatigue Accidents traditional work schedules have had • sore or tired eyes, and This article appeared in the May, A recent study conducted on driv- a fatigue related driving mishap • loss of concentration. 1999 issue of Police News, Official ers following accidents that were within the past year" (National Sleep Dr. Drew Dawson has researched Journal of the Police Association of caused by fatigue showed: Foundation. 1996). Increased efforts the effects of fatigue on performance. New South Wales, Australia- It is .83 per cent of fatigued drivers in to address this group with preventa- His research has indicated that stay- reprinted here with kind permission accidents were men. tive measures are warranted. ing awake for a long period has the of the author and Police News. The • 46 per cent of fatigued drivers in same effect on the human body as underlined text* is my emphasis. accidents were 25 years old or Overtime alcohol intoxication. A study showed —RS younger. The contribution of work to driver .54 per cent happen between mid- fatigue accidents means that prob- night and 8am.* lems with driver fatigue would in- Richard Puccinelli • 41 per cent are in rural areas and crease with increases in hours of 38 per cent in Sydney. Driver fa- work for full-time employees gener- President tigue is as much a city as a country ally. problem. With higher speeds in The finding in relation to sleep loss (415) 468-4860 rural areas, the crashes which due to work is consistent with survey information from the USA. Findings occur there, tend to be severe. 768 Sansome Street • 62 per cent of fatigue accidents or indicated that those who worked more near-accidents occurred within than 40 hours per week appeared to San Francisco, CA 94111 two hours of the start of the trip. be at a higher risk for drowsy driving, Drivers who are tired when they falling asleep at the wheel, and in- THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP... get behind the wheel can crash on volvement in drowsy driver crashes WE DEEPLY APPRECIATE IT! short trips. (McCartt 1994). • One third of the fatigue crashes happened between 10pm and 6am* Occupational Health & Safety Issues PARKING FACILITIES I CONSULTING even though only 14 per cent of Court cases in Australia have con- MANAGEMENT I VALET PARKING crashes generally occur during this firmed the role of Occupational Health
Page 20 Notebook August 1999 Due to your efforts to contact Legend watching over us with a Pardon My members of the Board about the smile and twinkle in his eyes. Letters above noted issue, my task of Love and good health to you Bounce gathering support for the afore- always. More On Al Perini mentioned matter was eased Sincerely, A man lay sprawled across Dear Editor: considerably. Marilyn A. Perini three entire seats in the posh Willis Garriott's eulogy in Thank you again for your assis- theater. When the usher came memory of Al Perini said it all. I tance and I look forward to your Seeking information by and noticed, he whispered to had the good fortune of going support on other quality of life the man, "Sorry sir, but you're through the Academy with Al in measures I will be moving before Editor - only allowed one seat." The man 1960. The first time I met him, I the Board in the near future. groaned but didn't budge. The knew he was something special. He Moreover, if I can be of the slight- On 12/23/98, I attended afuneral usher became impatient. "Sir, if was always a fun guy and a joy to est assistance to you in the mean- for Officer Manny Corens of Mission you don't get up from there, I'm be around, with his perpetual time, please do not hesitate to Station at St. Peter's Church in Paci- going to have to call the man- positive outlook on life. Al was contact me. fica. I had known Manny since High ager." Again, the man just always the life of the party. Over School. groaned. the years, our paths would cross, Sincerely, There were numerous police offic- The infuriated usher then usually when we had squads at a Amos Brown ers present, several from Mission turned and marched briskly demonstration. His young officers Member, Board of Supervisors Station. Several officers assisted me back up the aisle in search of idolized him and knew they were at the church parking lot after I had his manager. In a few moments, being led by the best. They would fallen and seriously injured my shoul- both the usher and the man- not have hesitated going into battle * der. ager returned and stood over with him. On behalf of the gay and lesbian I would like to be able to thank the the man. Together the two tried Will, you're so right! He is going members of the San Francisco officers who helped me, and see if repeatedly to move him, but with to be missed by all his friends. We Police Department, thank you for they would be willing to call Leo no success. Finally, they sum- are so fortunate to have known your generous donation of $200.00 McCarthy at 415-731-3123 who is moned the police. him and to have been included in to sponsor our participants in this helping me document the incident. The cop surveyed the situa- his group of friends. years AidsWalk 99. Your continued If you could note this in the POA tion briefly, then asked, "All right Sincerely. support for this worthy cause is Newsletter, it would be greatly ap- buddy, what's your name?" Frank "Cic" Williams greatly appreciated. preciated. "Sam," the man moaned. Sgt. James Bosch Very truly yours, "Where ya from, Sam?" Robert Brill With pain in his voice, Off. Philip Fleck Sam replied, "The bal- * Ray, thanks for printing the article cony." 6^^ Thank You in last month's Notebook concerning Dear Mr. Cunnie - * the pardon attempt for the killer of Editor - Submitted by Thank you very much for your the South Carolina Highway Patrol. I Pat Celaya recent letter urging the Board of Thank you very much for the received the attached e-mail from POA Friend and Supervisors to restore funds to the beautiful flowers you sent in the Jan Tay lorfrom the IAWP,forwarded Supporter police department's budget. memory of Mike. Thanks again for by the officer's family. The pardon the support during these hard was denied. times. Please print the attached letter Love always, from the family, and thank you to all The Sugrue family of the SFPD members who wrote in AL SH support of the family. Chris - PAJ Robin Matthews , 2 My family and I would like to FF0 Office CLUB thank you and the Police Officers' July 27, 1999 Association for the beautiful flow- ers sent to my mother's funeral. Dear Members of the International __ It was a very sudden loss for us Association of Women Police: UNS/RANGE and we appreciated the support I Through the efforts of Jan Taylor from you and all of the members of the San Francisco Police Depart- earlier this month, you became Bay Area Distributor for: ment. I will always remember your aware of the pardon application of thoughtfulness and caring. Kenneth Fleming who was con- Sincerely, victed and paroled for killing our Rich Pate and family dad, SC Patrolman Marion Charles Steele. Your responses touched A 1d.WJ7S Fabrique Nationale our hearts and we wanted you to know how grateful we are. o•o Blackhawk * Chris - The hearing was today. In addition to our family, there were I would like to thank Chief Fred 10 members of the SC Highway NInnovative Lau, Commander Heather Fong, Patrol both active and retired, as j+ Weaponry Knight's Lieutenant John Cam, Willis well as the Executive Director of Incorporated "Armament Co. A . Garriott, and all members of the the SC Fraternal Order of Police in POA who took part in my attendance. Your letters and our husband's funeral service. I have presence led to a very quick denial never in all my years as a of Mr. Fleming's pardon applica- policeman's wife seen such respect, tion. We only had to state our loyalty, and honor given to anyone names for the record. as you gave to Al on that day. Words seem so inadequate. You My heartfelt thanks to all of you embraced us, and stood with us. for your loving tribute. Special The support and comfort that we thanks to the Solos for their spec- received from law enforcement Handguns • Rifles • Shotguns • Accessories tacular escort. It was a day both officers across this country as well Laser Sights & Tactical Lights myself and the family will never as other countries was so over- Ammunition & Reloading Supplies forget. I felt the presence of the whelming. Your letters and your prayers strengthened us, and we Authorized Dealer for Sig • Glock • S & W • Colt • Beretta thank you from the bottom of our hearts. As we were leaving today, our Mom leaned over and said "I guess Nox, A I can sleep again". Thank you for bringing her that MON.-FRI. IOAM-IOPM • SAT. 9AM-8PM • SUN. I0AM-7PM peace. 1100 DUANE AVENUE (Frontage Road to Highway 101) SANTA CLARA May God. bless you all. • Sincerely, Chrys Steele Layne S. McCrostie i:ci.i: Mike Steele
August 1999 Notebook Page 21 be put to the vote of podium. For once, we the entire graduating RZ outnumbered the The Ongoing Trials of class. Her request, of other protesters there course, was denied. who supported Abu- Maureen Faulkner During this time. I Jamal. They carried had the honor and their signs demand By Frank Kampsen Abu-Jamal points his revolver point privilege of meeting ing "MILLIONS FOR Excerpted from The Guardian blank at Officer Faulkner' head and Maureen Faulkner. I MUMIA" and other Offtcial Publication of the Seattle shoots him. found her to be strong, drivel, only to be ig- Police Officers' Guild There are four witnesses who later articulate, and very imred by the major July, 1999 testify that they observe Abu-Jamal proud of her husband's liv. They tried to taunt commit this crime. He even laughs sacrifice. She faced. us into stupid argu- For those of you who do not know about it later in front of others, claim- dozens of media typesFaulkner ments and physical Maureen Faulkner, she is a survi- ing that he is glad he killed the cop. bent on getting anything they could confrontations. Their efforts failed vor... police survivor. She is the widow Even Abu-Jamal's brother won't tes- to make it look like she had a prover- miserably. of slain Police Officer Daniel Faulkner tily at the trial as a defense witness. bial ax to grind. This became a na- I am saddened by the decision and who was murdered December 9. He did not want to get involved. tional news story. I. along with sev- events at this college, but not sur- 1981, in the city of Philadelphia by Abu Jamal is eventually found eral other officers, iionorguards, and prised. You see, it is the Evergreen one Wesley Cook, now known as guilty of the aggravated murder and citizens stood by her during this cer- State College. A very liberal college. Mumia Abu-Jamal, who presently sentenced to death. The appeals be- emony to protest the speech by Abu- I applaud Maureen Faulkner for sits on death row for this heinous gin. Not only has this case been Jamal. her efforts to keep her husband's crime. reviewed once, but several times for She represented herself and the picture and name in the fore front as Recently, Mumia Abu-Jamal was alleged police mishandling and judi- memory of Officer Daniel Faulkner a victim of this murderer. Unfortu- invited to give a taped speech at the cial misconduct. Each time the court with respect. She thanked all who nately, the media wants to make him Evergreen State College, Washing- has rejected his arguments. He now attended, and especially the students some type of misunderstood mdi- ton, graduation ceremony as the key- demands a new trial insisting that who supported her. When it was time vidual who deserves a new trial. note speaker. The college was honor- there were only two black citizen for Jamal's speech, we protested by If you would like more information ing this individual as a celebrated jurors on his jury panel and that the walking away and standing by the regarding the real facts, including writer and author of many articles judge, Albert Sabo, has sent more American Flag in support of such an excerpts from the trial transcripts, regarding the judicial system. You defendants to death row than any inspirational lady, and to show our please access the Faulkner family can imagine his twisted mind work- other judge in the country. disgust at the school. Several dozen web site at http://www.daniel ing the system. So, now we come to the date of the graduating students objected also by faulkner.com/ graduation ceremony at The Ever- walking out on the speech. Others Semper Fi, green State College. I wrote a letter to stood and turned their backs on the Frank Kampsen Abu-Jamal points the president of the college, Dr. Jane Jervis advising her that the selection his revolver point of this individual for a keynote speaker was very poor and not suited blank at Officer for this type of function, that it sent Faulkner's head the wrong message to the students. Not only was this an insult to law and shoots him. enforcement, and to those who have given their lives in the line of duty, it Bachelor of Public Administration was also offensive to our survivors, You see, MumiaAbu-Jamal is not especially the widow, Maureen in Law Enforcement Leadership stupid. He is articulate and has man- Faulkner. aged to pull into his web of lies people The reply I received was exactly like Ed Asner, Whoopi Goldberg, what I expected from such a grand Susan Sarandon, Oliver Stone, and institution of higher learning. Dr. other Hollywood types into believing Jervis blamed the selection on the that he was a victim of a corrupt students. She insisted that a major- system and deserves a new trial. He ity of the students selected this indi- has become a political martyr for all vidual. The true facts, reported by of the criminals on death row. Here many students, was that the deci- are the facts surrounding the crime. sion was made by just seven stu- Officer Daniel Faulkner stopped dents. Four who wanted Governor the brother of Abu-Jamal for going Locke, and three who wanted Abu- the wrong way on a one way street. Jamal. When a large amount of sin- During the stop, the brother, William dents objected, they were ignored. Cook, became uncooperative and was Maureen Faulkner, hearing about taken into custody. this planned speech of Abu-Jamal's, Abu-Jamal saw his brother being decided that she needed to be there. arrested. He just happened to be If for no other reason than to "put a sitting across the street in his cab. face on Officer Daniel Faulkner." She Abu-Jamal was armed with a .38 wrote the college about her concerns, caliber revolver. He runs to the aid of and asked to be given equal time at his brother, and begins shooting the the graduating ceremony to present officer. Th officer is struck and falls her issues as those of a police survi- to the ground, but is able to return vor. She also requested that the de- fire and strikes Abu Jamal. However, cision to have this individual speak
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"S 211 On Lombard Street I Bulletin w - - Nothing 'Routine' About #99-33 - - - -* - The Routine - - I August 2, 1999 -I To: Association Members By Ron McClashan, the SFPD. The area is surrounded. SFPD Citizen Volunteer, Come out of the store immediately From: Chris Cunnie, Office of Public Affairs with your hands in plain view" President Officers Callaway and Alvarado The night of June 1, 1999 was suddenly made the discovery of the Needlesticks unusual from the start, marked by evening. Directly above the counter the Northern Police Station line up at of the pizza shop they noticed an There has been a substantial increase in the number of reported 1600. The city's Western Addition omni-directional mirror. From the needlesticks our members have been experiencing. I need to know enjoyed one of those rare sunny days reflections in the mirror, the officers whether/not the policies and procedures currently in place are which is generally not on the weather then saw the unknown parties hid- sufficient to deal with the trauma associated with these critical script until September. However, at ing behind the counter. Were they incidents. 1600 sharp, right on cue, the fog the victims or the suspects? I will be convening a special meeting with both Department and rolled in from the west, accompanied Sergeant Springer once again or- Association representatives present on Tuesday, 8/17/99, at 1000 by a steady drizzle. The temperature dered the people to exit the area and hours at the SFPOA Building (510 - 7th Street). I would appreciate dropped 15 degrees, which set the this time there was a response. Two having all members attend who have been treated for the hazards stage for a miserable night. adults and four children walked out associated with such an exposure (i.e. needlestick) so that we can Im I was assigned as a press ride of the shop in the state of pure terror. determine whether/not further steps need to be taken to safeguard along to the 3E7D Unit. Officer Larry The youngest of the group was just members of our Department. If you are interested please contact our Henderson, a native of San Fran- five years of age. Sergeant Lalor and office at (415) 861-5060 and, if necessary, arrangements may be cisco and a veteran of 17 years in the his team entered the shop with weap- made to accommodate members on the varying shifts. SFPD took charge. Larry is a veteran ons poised. The other officers in the of the United States Marine Corps area took up positions while curious and is currently assigned to a unit of on-lookers watched from the win- the US Army Reserve. I too am a dows of their homes. Soon, an all STEVE S LYE R' S veteran of the US Army, and as a clear was given. The suspects had disabled combat veteran, I enjoy the fled. BEACH BLANKET nights on patrol with Officer Henderson. For the most part the night was The entire episode uneventful. The windshield wipers slapped to and fro like a metronome was recorded on as the black and white patrolled the t;A eYs.©IM® area as a back up unit. We stopped at video from a nearby Club Fugazi, 678 Green, San Francisco • 4151421-4222 Star Bucks on Polk Street for a cup of over 21 evenings under 21, Sunday matinees only coffee. I was standing outside of the Burger King. black and white having a smoke when the night suddenly came to life. A Mr. M. Abujad, the owner ofBono's priority call from dispatch told offic- Pizza, stated that when the two men ers in the area that a 211—an armed entered the store he knew there was robbery - had just occurred at the going to be trouble. One in his mid- intersection of Lombard and twenties, 57 in height and 150 lbs. Buchanan streets. was the first to enter. The second I jumped into the car as Officer suspect, a heavy set male wearing Henderson, sans that hot cup ofjava, blue coveralls, produced a short rifle, acknowledged the call to dispatch. approached the victim pointing the Our seat belts snapped together in barrel of the weapon into the chest of unison, much like the lock and load Abujad. He ordered Abujad to give of the Marine Silent Drill Team, as we him all of the money. The victim responded Code-3 to the run. reached into his pocket and gave the it //he As we approached the 3300 block gunman $200 in cash. The suspects of Buchanan, Henderson reported to fled the store and jumped into a dark Sergeant Dempsy at the command gray Ford hatchback and traveled post, which was set up on one corner north on Buchanan toward Chest- San Francisco Giants of the intersection. A one block pe- nut. rimeter had been set up as officers The entire episode was recorded with shot guns, AR- 15s, and service on video from a nearby Burger King. weapons cautiously approached the Inspector Cleary, assigned to Night would like to thank scene of the 211. Henderson secured Investigations, secured the crime log the shot gun mounted to the front and video tape and took over the seat and joined the other officers. I investigation. A stand down order was ordered to remain at the com- was given and the perimeter was mand post. disbanded. the Officers of Officer Maria Alvarado, who is in To some people, this may seem phase 2 of her FTO training, and her like a minor event. To people like me, FF0 Officer Callaway, were the first this is another example of the hero- responding officers. According to ics of the men and women of San the S.EROA. Alvarado, "When we first arrived on Francisco law enforcement. The ele- the scene, we could hear the sounds ment of the unknown is here on the of people in the Pizza Shop, which streets, just as the elements were was the scene of the 211. We heard present in the jungles of Viet Nam. for all of the sounds of crying and general The point man of the entry team is panic. Who ever was in the store was always the first to box with the Devil. hiding behind the counter." The suspects could have been there, The activity at the command post and that short rifle could have been their hard work! quickly escalated as more officers - leveled at the entering team of police both uniformed and plainclothes - officers. At one point, a rumor passed arrived on the scene. Sergeant Marty throughout the area that the weapon Lalor and his officers arrived from was possibly a MAC 10. the Northern Station with an addi- Regardless, the scenario could tional arsenal of AR 15s and shot have been that of utter havoc. Thank- guns Command designated this fully, the officers on the scene will go group as the entry team. home alive and well, as will some Sergeant Chris Springer climbed thankful and frightened victims. into his black-and-white and headed From a distance I see Officer toward the crime scene. It was vital Henderson walking down Buchanan to establish communications with Street with his shotgun at port posi- the people in the store, and this was tion. done using a PA system. From the The next order of business will be command post, I could hear that to return for that well-earned cup of one-voice-in-a-million bark, "This is Java.
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From: Labor Relations Information System [email protected] Police Union In Wage Dispute Will Oppose City Council's Attendance At Officer's Funeral (From the Los Angeles Times) Marshall. "It's just amazing how few budget to pay what the Union is tion, the City is not required to follow Angry about contract negotiations dollars are spent on public safety. demanding. "A council member re- the mediator's recommendation. that have dragged on for nearly two It's criminal given we have the high- cently justified a plan to raise refuse In addition to the salary feud, of- years, a majority of Santa Paula's est crime rate in the county." collection fees to provide the citizens ficers are fighting over a demand by police officers have signed a docu- City officials named in the docu- with 'the Cadillac of refuse collec- the City that any officer involved in ment that opposes City leaders' at- ment include members of the City tion.' This, while providing the public an on-duty incident such as a shoot- tendance at any officer's funeral. Council, the City Manager, and As- with the Yugo of public safety," Carter ing abstain from alcohol for eight Officers are also considering joining sistant City Manager. None of them said. hours after a shift, on his or her own the International Brotherhood of could be reached Sunday for com- Talks between the City and the time, without pay. 'They want to Teamsters to add negotiating muscle ment. Union broke down a month ago, at restrict a person's freedom without in their pay dispute. Police have been negotiating since which time both sides agreed to have compensation," Marshall said. "It is hoped that the bargaining 1997 for a 4% raise, but the City • state mediator come in and broker The group document regarding power of the Teamsters can bring won't budge from its 2% offer. The • deal. The mediator has come and funerals is the latest installment in a about some movement in our present officers say they deserve the larger gone, but not before recommending long line of public statements by the and future contract negotiations," raise because they are the lowest that the City give its officers an 11% frustrated officers. Two years ago, said Sergeant Steve Carter. Mean- paid peace officers in the county. pay hike to bring them in line with the force publicly announced a vote while, 20 of the force's 28 officers Officers at other agencies make an officers at other county agencies, of no confidence in now-retired Chief have signed the document stating average of 34% more in salary and Marshall said. City officials, Marshall Walt Adair. Earlier this year, officers that police would escort away any benefits, according to a study by the said, have rejected the mediator's posted signs throughout the City top City official who attempted to Santa Paula Police Union. For ex- suggestion. He said that because the warning drivers they are entering a attend an officer's funeral. Six City ample, a Ventura police officer with Union does not have binding arbitra- high-crime area. firefighters, whose salary talks have about four years of experience pays also stalled, added their names to about $53,400 in annual salary; the the document. same position in Santa Paula pays "I think everybody feels that basi- about $41,400 according to the study. cally the [City] Council just doesn't City negotiators have maintained care," said Police Sergeant Gary that there isn't enough money in the
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had some pretty good competitors Back to golf, others competing representing the department in Pasa- down in Pasadena included EdArizore Nick's Notes dena. Permit's Lt. Bruce Lorin teamed (Permits), Scott Warnke (TTF), Paul By Nick Shihadeh, up with TT'F's Mike Renteria to tie for Guinasso (TTF) and Steve Morimoto Sports Editor first place in the Senior "A" Division (Airport). Guinasso won the silver best ball round. This was pretty im- medal in individual play in the Mas- HECK IT OUT: Here are more pressive considering they were in ter "C" Division with a three day results from the Cal Police eighth place (five strokes off the lead) score of 197, and he teamed up with entering the third day of competi- Morimoto to take a 4th place bronze C Summer Games that took place in Pasadena back in June. I'd tion. They rallied with a twelve under also in Master "C" (score of 184). Scott "Buddy, Buddy" Warnke won a like to first mention retired Inspector par that day for a score of 193(65-68- 60) to get into a three-way tie. Unfor- 5th place bronze in individual play of Jeff Brosch who competed in moun- the Senior "B" Division (score of 211), tain bike events as usual. He only tunately the tie-breaker system that was used when score cards were but unfortunately Anzore wasn't able competed in two races this time tory was very special for Perez as he to medal. Ed did warn everyone around which for Jeff is unusual. dedicated it to the memory of Capt. compared (back nine holes on the toughest course) put Lorin and though that they should watch out Nevertheless he was able to medal George "Jake" Stasko. Lou wasn't for him in next year's competition. finished there though, as he would Renteria into second place for a sil- both times; a gold in the "down hill" ver medal. It was still a great perfor- Good luck to Anzore and congrats to and a bronze in the "cross-country". take silver in the 800-meter run and the rest of the golfers. Good stuff. According to Brosch a silver medal in the 5,000-meter run mance by the two. Speaking of Renteria I'd like to In the softball "over-the-line" tour- though, the mountain bike competi- surprising even more LAPD runners (and impressing LASD runners in wish him well as I heard that he left ney of the Summer Games, the de- tors were not impressed with Pasa- the SFPD to lateral over to a smaller partment had a team that included dena PD's job of running the events. addition). department near Las Vegas, NV (my Kevin "Lab" Labanowski, Jimmy One race started an hour-and-a-half Lou Perez was tireless down in "Macanudo" Arnswald, and Frank "I Pasadena as he even competed in the kind've town). All good things for you late, with another a whole two hours over there pal. Speaking of Lorin, his Just Became A Dad" Harrell. They late, no medals were son Gary "Golden Boy" Lorin also left played pretty well in an area (pretty presented at the the SFPD to be a "G-Man" FBI kind've much all of Southern California) events but rather to guy. As we speak, Gary is in an FBI where over-the-line is played regu- were be mailed; larly and were able to come away and, there were no training facility in Quantico, VA. He monitors on the will be finished in approx. two months with a 5th place bronze. They also courses that were and will be assigned in Bend, OR out have announced that they will be of the Portland office. All good things back with a vengeance in next year's poorly marked to competition. begin with. to Gary who I considered one of the best athletes in the department when I'll have more results and hope- These aren't the fully more photos in next month's only complaints he was here. from down there. issue.. .So SeeYa.... The department's soccer club wasn't happy as well. I METROPOLITAN played this year and we went down ex- ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION pecting to play on & DATA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. lush fields by the Rose Bowl Stadium. What we ended up playing on was the hard, beat-up, ELECTIC*L JeJjBrosch CONSTRUCTION, rocky grass that is INC. used as the parking lot for the Rose "Toughest Cop Alive" (Ironman) com- Bowl. Also, there weren't any train- petition that includes eight events in ers around to tend to the many inju- the grueling heat. He did this on a ries that resulted from the crummy team that also included Damon Keeve fields which is always a given in such of Northern Station: Nate Chan of a tournament. We're hoping that TAC, and Eddy Yu also of TAC. They things will be better next year when did well in the competition capturing the games are being held in San a 3rd place bronze medal when they Bernardino County. edged the very strong LASD four- (415) 485-4300 I want to next congratulate man team. Itwas said that this year's Ingleside's Sgt. Lou Perez who be- competition was the stiffest ever came the first SFPD competitor in which will make next year's event TAX FREE MONEY!! police games history to win a gold even tougher when the Fire Depart- medal in the "mile race" of the track ment teams are in the mix as well. Let Us Sell Your Home and You Can and field competition. He ran it in 4- Kudos to Lou and the rest of the Pocket the 1st $250,000 or $500,000 min. 47-sec. in 100 degree heat to team. beat some of LAPD's finest. This vic- I want to talk about golf now as we of Your Capital Gains! (Call for details.) For a free market analysis of your property call: - OVER 35 YEARS OF Vince Sheehan John Sheehan Serving San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area SFPD Officer 1981-90 SFPD Officer 1975-80 Ankh (415) 260-6300 (415) 280-0089 AENZI PLUMBING For Refinance and Purchase Loans: New Construction • Additions • Remodeling Call: Dave Cooley or Bill Braconi of Co. H Bob Faenzi, SFPD CO. 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By Al Honnibal, Due to scheduling problems, Co. Southern Station B had to play Daly City Police Dept. Photos by Mike And raychak, earlier in the day and beat them 28- Central Station 10 to advance to the championship game. In the recent years of softball play, Keying this victory were Matt the Southern Station Softball Team Goodin, Dave Maron and Rodney have done their best to attain the title Tong who each went 4 for 4, combin- of "Choke Artist". Three years ago, ing for 2 home runs and 7 doubles. Co. B lost to Park Station in the Immediately following this game, B Division Championship. The following year, Southern and Bayview battled for Champs, Potrero (now Bayview) put the ham- the Championship. Southern mer down on Southern's title in the It was a nip and tuck battle early Station playoffs. And last year, Airport booted in the game as Co. B's hurler Carl Co. B out of the big game with a Bryant held Bayview to 1 run frustrating disheartening loss. throughout 5 innings as Co. B held a Going into the playoffs this year, 6-1 lead. teams anticipated and hoped for Then in the 6th, Bayview broke much of the same from the Southern loose for 3 runs led by the hitting of team. Would Co. B's bats fall silent Brian Lujan, Mike Hara and Brett and resume its role as Chokers and Thorpe. Pretenders. NOT this year!! Co. B responded to this by scoring A true testament to Southern's 6 runs of its own in the bottom half of fortitude that these past seasons the inning, when it put together 6 Left: B Division didn't impact the teams performance. consecutive hits keyed by Steve Grif- second place, Southern finished an incredible sea- fins bases clearing double and "Old Bayview son when it beat Bayview Station 14- Man" Ross Laffin and "Couch" Alan Pit bulls 6 in the Championship and finished Honniball's RBI singles to up the unblemished with aperfect 11-0 sea- lead, 12-4. TRAVEL PACKAGES TAILORED TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF SFPD/SFPOA son in the B Division. Co. B finished the scoring with a A monstrous 2 run homer off the bat of 1J1DSON TPAVft Dave Maron into a "stiff' wind in left '4-I-- a full service travel agency field for a final tally of 14-6. > THINK You HAVE A GOOD PRICE? Also key to Co. B's victory were the '' CALL DEBBIE FOR A GA TPRICE! @ 415.828.4844 outstanding plays of Tom Walsh and FANTASTIC CRUISE DEALS - CALL US FOR DETAILS Greg Latus in the field to thwart OR E-MAIL USAT: [email protected] - Bayview's threats, along with the hit- Monday - Friday ' 9:30 am to 5:30 pm ANY71ME." ting of Nelson Ramos who led the Saturday' 10:00 am to 3:00 pm DEDICATED SFPD LINE!! team in hitting this year. Coach Danny Manning would also 650*355*5110 415*828*4844 like to acknowledge the contribu- tions from Kevin Lebariowski and Len Broberg along with other men- tioned Bayview players, though he wished he had more production from his rookie shortstop, "Doughnut" Do. In any event, the game was played without all the fanfare from games past but both teams would like to
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By John Anton ment, and the only loss, and goal Co.F given to our biggest rival, the J hard-playing, highly-skilled LAPD (1- This past June the SFPD Soccer 0); the SFPSC A-Team played hard Club's A-Team competed in the last with evenly-matched LAPD, conced- 'exclusively Police' Summer Games ing only one goal in the 87th minute in Pasadena, California. The games of a 90 minute game, giving SF the were played in the shadow of the Silver Medal. Rose Bowl, which only one week later The 4th straight Cold would not would be the host stadium of the come this year, but considering the Violence is learned. It can be unlearned. Women's World Cup Final. loss of striker Kevin Murray in the Save the Date The first game pitted San Fran- first game for the remainder of the cisco against LASO (Los Angeles Sher- tournament with an ankle injury, September 12, 1999 iffs #2); a decisive (3-0) victory with 2 and also losing Joe 'making friends Stop the Violence Day at 3Com Park goals from striker 'Big' Pat Mullins, wherever he goes' Boyle with a badly Giants vs. Braves pulled hamstring, the lads played and a single goal from fullback Marty Pre-Game Ceremony at 12:00 pm 'Crystal' Lalor, when he came up with tremendous heart; pulling in from his fullback line to hit a fantas- Brian 'Moose' Canedo, and Rollie 'the For tickets, call 415-330-2528 tic strike into the lower side of the Goalie' Canales to help at the last Be sure to mention RSVP when reserving tickets, $3.00 of every ticket goal. Lalor, after his great goal, ran minute. - purchase will then benefit services for victims & survivors of violence. back, and with tenacious tackling, Proud thanks to the fighting 15 and the help of Tim Dempsey, Kevin players of the A-Team; they never San Francisco Sheriff's Department's 'Scrappy' Healy, and Goal Keeper, gave up—Scrappy, Liam, Petey, Phil, Resolve to Stop the Violence Day (RSVP) Tracy Boes, shut out LASO. Patrick, Tim, Tracy, Moose, Kevin,
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Even the man himself to Pasadena to compete in the 1999 to their hive to relax and prepare to sent a basketball team made up of player coach Carl Bryant came off Police Olympic Games. The games another game at 3 PM. the following players: Eddie Hagen the bench to get in the scoring col- were to be played at the Rose Bowl, The second game was against Co. J, Jake Fagan Co. D, Jason Lynch umn. We caught a break and were which had every player expecting the Northern California Combo and Co. E, Brian Schaffer and Wilfred given the rest of the day off. best in field conditions and accom- ended with the Bee's first loss 3-0. Williams Co. H, Rob Walker and Wednesday morning we faced Sac- modations. Nor-Cal's fresh legs and poor officiat- player coach Carl Bryant Co. B, Big ramento P.D., who was also staying The Killer Bee's arrived at 8 am on ing were too much for the Bee's to Kelly Wesley, Muni, "Charlie Hustle" at our hotel. We got to know them Monday morning to take on the Los handle. Matt Hanley Narc, and yours truly during the week, so we were looking Ed Del Carlo. When they weren't forward to playing them. I am not busy playing soccer Phil Lorin Vice sure if they agreed with our pre and and Kevin Murray Airport also played. post game rituals, but they were a Unable to play was Gary Lorin. He friendly group of guys. This was our started the FBI Academy on the first fourth game in three days, while the day of the games. The players on the Sacto guys were playing their second team were looking forward to playing game in three days. The first haliwas with Gary this year. He will be missed, close, but the Sacto team closed out good luck Gary. the first half with a ten point lead. I have been participating in the After playing three tough games we summer games for nine years and in ran out of gas and lost. those years we have never been given an easy draw. Our first The Killer Bee's pose infront of the Rose Bowl. Left to right, frcni row: Ltevr' game was against Murphy, Vinnie Etcheber, Kirk Edison, Steve Caniglia, Mike Cleary, Mark LAPD3at9:OOAM Hutchings, Danny Manning. Back row: Bobby Byrne, Bernie Corry, Phil Fee, Pablo Osslo, Andy Meho.n, Joe Zamagni, Matt Inocenclo, Tom Costello, Greg Suhr, Dave on Monday morn- Brandt. ing. There were twenty teams en- tered in this years Angeles Sheriffs Dept. Our hopes of On Tuesday, the Bee's went against double elimination competing at a quality playing field the I.N.S.. This game was a "battle- tournament. We were soon dashed when we saw the royal", with 7 yellow cards and 2 red were able to beat green "concrete like" field complete cards. A penalty shot from Cleary LAPD by 30 points. with potholes and non-regulation goal ended the contest in a 1-1 tie. Solid This game was a posts. defense by the full back line of Greg very physical game The game started with LASD down "not only a member but the president highlighted by a hard charging foul Even though we didn'twin a medal, two players due to last minute roster "Suhr, Steve "Canig" Caniglia, Mark taken by the ageless Matt Haney. as a team we had a great time in changes. The Killer Bee's unleashed "too much MTV" Hutchings, Bob "gen- That play seemed to spark the San smoggy Southern California. The a "stinging" offense that quickly over- eration X "Burne and Dave "just like Francisco team as we pulled away in N.B.A. finals were going on the same came the LASD. Goals by Kirk "the Dad " Brandt kept the game a close the second half. At 6:00 PM that week as the summer games, so we Flea" Edison, Phil "road trip" Fee, match. night we played the second seated would all gather in Matt Hanley's Mike "the quiet man" Cleary, Vinne During the battle, player/coach team, the L.A. Sheriffs Department. room and watch the games together. "don't call me Vinne" Etcheber, Dan Cony was observed "hugging" an When we walked into the gym fifteen I am not sure who cleaned up after- "Sean Penn's my brother " Manning, I.N.S. player, after they were both minutes before tip off, we saw the wards, but a good time was had by Pablo "Rico Suave" Osio, and Tom yellow carded. Later, player/coach sheriffs being drilled by a all. We even went to a Dodgers game "stretch" Costello put the Killer Bees Cony was severely punished by the Coach who was running them at Dodgers Stadium. Big Kelly was ahead with a comfortable lead. "review board",that convened nightly through plays. We were never really spotted twice at the concession stand, Goalie Andy "the leprechaun" by the poolside. in this game as fatigue set in and we eating a couple servings of nachos. Meehan couldn't contain himself and Wednesday, the Bee's took on were beaten by the much rested and We also saw the soccer team play asked Player-coach Bernie "stucco" Stanislaus Co. combo and started bigger team. twice. Credit should be given to all Cony if he could try a shot at the the game with a stinging attack. Goals We got half a day to rest and we the officers of the San Francisco Po- forward line. Steve "Guess who I took from Cleary, Etchebere, Edison and were back at it early Tuesday morn- lice Department who take their own to the prom?" Murphy stated that he Matt "Keano" Incenslo ended the con- ing. Our opponent was a California time and money to represent the once played goalie in a grammar test with a 4-1 victory. Unfortunately Department of Corrections team. The department on the athletic field. In school practice game and volunteered our tie on Tuesday came back to score was tied at halftime. In the closing I would like to thank the King his services. This gave the LASD haunt us and we were unable to second half we were led by the strong of Potrero Hill, the great John their first opportunity at our net. advance to the medal round. It was a offensive play of Eddie Hagen, Jake Greenberg for all his contributions to The first LASD shot on goal looked disappointing end to a team that Fagen, strong inside play of Kelly the S.F.P.D. basketball team, and like a ball thrown from a ninety-year showed so much promise in this Wesley, and our floor general Brian our practice partners the San Fran- Old Italian lawn bowler. Murph, with year's tournament. Schaffer. On the defensive side of the cisco Fire Department. the perfect form of knees together For the second year in a row, the Bee's would like to thank Joe "red ------card" Zamagni, for eloquently voic- Serving The Entire Bay Area —- I ing his dissatisfaction with the per- AUTO BODY formance of the referee staff and I earning himself a one game reflec- ,aiik c/2aDez REPAIRS I tion period. 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Page 32 Notebook August 1999 Happy Anniversary, SFPD
The San Francisco Police Officers' Association is proud to and Association representatives agree that the spirit of coop- acknowledge the 150th anniversary of the founding of eration between the POA and SFPD has never been better. the SFPD One of the very first police departments Not only is the department entering the next century as established west of the Mississippi River, the one of the premier police agencies in the state, SFPD celebrates a history rich with tradi- but the working relationship it has estab- tion and honor. lished and nurtured with the POA has Since 1946 the POA has played a signifi- become the nationwide benchmark in pub- cant part in that history. The police depart- lie safety labor relations. ment and the POA have evolved and devel- The POA and SFPD have one common oped along parallel paths. We have shared the in the goal: To provide San Francisco with the best police service bounty of the good times, and we have toiled and struggled possible. Mutual respect, understanding, and community ap- together in the bad. preciation will continue to be the foundation on which our Now, in 1999, most civic leaders, department administrators, bridge of cooperation is built. Message From Chief Of Police, Fred H. Lau
eflecting on the 150-year his- tentious times that frequently pitted violence. The 70s and 80s saw re- tory of the San Francisco Po police officers against citizens, work- markable changes in police forces R lice Department, the oldest ers and even veterans. WWII and the across the county as women and police department west of the Missis- distractions of the 1950s Baby Boom minoritiesjoined the ranks, but there sippi, I am reminded of John W. and its era of prosperity, appeared to were still the vexing problems of Gardner who wrote, History never be an intermission before the tur- homelessness, AIDS and the prolif- looks like history when you are living moil of the 60s. Again the police were eration of drugs and gang violence. through it. It always looks confusing thrust into the fray. The issues were As usual, the police were in the vor- and messy, and it always feels un- now Civil Rights, Free Speech, Viet- tex of the storm. comfortable. For police officers, I be- nam and drugs. But this time the The 1990s, I believe, have been lieve this statement is especially poi- media, reflecting the sentiments of better for police officers. I feel fortu- gnant. the times and a distrust of the "Es- nate to be the Chief of the San Fran- Most people would agree that po- tablishment" and the status quo, cisco Police Department during such - lice officers, in addition to their crime turned a cynical eye toward law en- a wonderful time in its history, a time fighting duties, have historically forcement and slowly the image of of prosperity, falling unemployment, served as the front line, a bulwark of law enforcement was being tarnished and crime rates that have steadily sorts during times of social unrest. by TV snippets of cops wielding their fallen to their lowest level in 30 years. Referred to today as "the thin blue batons or using dogs, fire hoses or Community policing and the com- line," police officers are still at the tear gas to break up marches or labor mitment of 2,200 men and women of forefront of change, not simply as disputes. American cities burned. the SFPD have brought about a new chaos of change where things may eyewitnesses, but more often as re- Campuses erupted. Many saw the era of cooperation and respect be- look confusing, messy and may feel luctant participants whose roles seem police as an occupation force, espe- tween citizens and police. More im- uncomfortable. And as police offic- eerily prescribed. ciallyin minority communities which portant, the SFPD is at peace with ers we will perform our duties as The Labor Movement of the late were suffering from a new wave of the communities it serves. prescribed. It is my hope that when 1800s, Women's' Suffrage, Prohibi- crime, drugs and disorder. And tragi- Nothing is static, however, and the historians look back on this era of tion, and the Great Depression and cally, police officers, as symbols of only certain thing is change. Police policing, they will see that we did the its trail of migrant families were con- authority, became targets of political officers will again be thrust into the right thing.
Agathering of the most recent collection of heroes in the auditorium at the Bank of America building on Wednesday, July 21, 1999. All of these dedicated men and women had just been awarded medals of valorfor seffless acts of courage in a variety of true close encounters. These officers are as proud to be counted among San Francisco's finest as we are to know and work beside each of them on the streets of this city. -Ed. Retirements The San Francisco Police Officers' anced between the eager new officers Officer Alfred Baldocchi #441 Inspector Peter Maloney #1116 Association congratulates each of the and the priceless experience of you Inspector Howard Bergmark #979 Inspector Duane Otis #331 following members on their retire- retirees. Inspector Robert Cardinale #831 Sergeant Earl Rochlin #224 ment from the police department. Go in peace, each of you, to a Sergeant Terrence Collins #2004 Officer Karl Strom #718 Much is written about the value and happy and long retirement, and to Officer Robbie Corley #809 Inspector Steven Wilhelm #1282 worth of veteran officers, and it is in new adventures on unknown paths. Officer William Dodds #1228 that context that we praise and thank And as the days and months and Sergeant Ralph Domer #1395 each of those listed below for sharing years pass away, strive to remember Inspector John Fowlie #674 that experience with us over the years. your stay with us, and take pride in Captain John Gleeson #1710 Close Encounters Even as we hire their replacements, the job you did, and the services you Inspector Stephen Gudelj #1277 Iij Steve Johnson even as we promote others into their rendered. Officer Reagan Howe #1370 can be R)i.II(l on vacant ranks, we realize that it will Good luck, all. Officer Michael Mahoney #1009 page 0 liii:- month. be years before the deficit is bal- - Chris Cunnie Officer Robert Mahoney #578