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NEWS 2008 F.O.P. Committee: Rhonda Bullock, Chairman Gerry Majerczyk Bill Burns

Official Publication of Chicago Lodge No. 7 President’s Report, By Mark Donahue Negotiations arbitrator would even address will have five years from then Since the last newsletter them should we or the City go to make all payments. article was written we have that route, caused the Negoti- The Fund will determine had a total of eight meetings ating Team to hold off on a the required payment based with the City over contract declaration of impasse. The upon appropriate actuarial negotiations and another two Team will meet more fre- assumptions which will in- meetings between our negoti- quently in the future to recon- clude years of service, age FOP, Chicago Lodge 7 ating committees and one sider this position. and salary history. Simply 1412 W. Washington Blvd. meeting of the entire FOP Legislation put, the cost will be formu- Negotiating Team. Although As of this writing, the final lated to include the employee there has not been a great language of the Pension Port- contribution, the employer deal of progress made in the ability Bill is in the hands of contribution, and a rate of settlement of issues, there has the Legislators in Springfield. interest as have been the pro- been a good deal of informa- This language has been jected considerations for “...The City has tion flow between us and the amended several times this years. A significant differ- tendered ideas as far as City in identifying issues and past month to get an agree- ence in this language that has evaluating them relative to ment from all parties con- not been seen in other port- a new work schedule to our respective proposals. The cerned. The language will be ability bills that have passed the Lodge but they fall City has tendered ideas as far an amendment to an existing in the legislature is that there far short of being as a new work schedule to the bill and that language will is no limitations for future proposals….” Lodge but they fall far short then become the bill. What hires and most other bills con- of being proposals. They will bill it will be amended to has tained “sunset provisions” be addressed in upcoming not yet been identified, I can- that were vastly more restric- Work Schedule Committee not give you a bill number to tive. Other bills allowed for Meetings and as soon as they follow. When that is done I decisions and payments to be are in proposal form, we will will submit it for inclusion on made within six months to a post them on the website with the website updates. The ob- year. As things are once the rest of the proposals. As jective of not having the City again heating up in Spring- Inside this issue: far as how long we are going or the Fund incur any costs field and we have been in- to continue in this manner has remained the same. formed that things are not was the subject of discussion The submitted language getting any better, there still When The Murder Pg. 4 with our entire Negotiating allows for an active officer (Continued on page 2) Rate Hits 9%..... Team. The Team went over who has been employed in an each and every proposal that Article 3,7,9,10,13,14,15 and Illinois State FOP Pg. 5 both we and the City have Division 1 of Article 22 Fund Error In The May Scholarship App made with the purpose in or as a law enforcement offi- Newsletter mind of determining whether cer with the Chicago Housing Talk Is Cheap Pg. 9 or not there is still a potential Authority, to purchase up to In the May Newsletter, we to seriously negotiate, with a 10 years of additional service reported that Police Officer Notice of Class Action Pg. level of expectation of being credit in 6 month increments. Maria Salcedo retired. able to reach an agreement Current officers will have one Against City of Chicago 10 This is incorrect…. of, the entire contract. The year from the date of passage FOP Picnic At Back fact that several of our issues, to submit an application and Officer Salcedo is working Gaelic Park Page and the City’s issues, deal five years from then to make harder than ever in the 008th with subjects that are consid- all payments. Future hires District and wants to reassure ered as “break through,” and will have to apply for this friends that she is still there is less likelihood that an within two years of hire and here...and still ACTIVE! June 2008 Page 2

President’s Report Continued...

appears to be plenty of time to parts in 23 of the 50 states of opportunity for gun own- the City because he can’t reg- get this through the process that do not have mandatory ers who neglected to re- ister it. An Alderman takes his before they adjourn for the collective bargaining rights, register their guns with the case to the Council while the summer. minimal rights to negotiate City to do so during a spe- FOP on behalf of this retiree is On May 14th, the United over wages, hours and work- cial proposed one month in Circuit Court. If the stated States Senate voted to call up ing conditions. This is a huge time period. Although the objective is to get a picture of for a vote the Collective Bar- enhancement for our profes- Mayor said “there’s nothing how many weapons there are gaining Bill, S2123. What sion and one that the rest of wrong with that,” the City in the City, as has been ad- this means is that the U.S. Sen- organized labor in this coun- finds something wrong with dressed, open the registration ate will now hear this vital try is commending. a retired Chicago Police up so that all of those who piece of legislation and as the The issue of Retiree Officer being able to register have missed the deadline over call up vote was 69-29, there is Carry/Concealed has floated a newly purchased replace- the years can now have an little doubt, since it has already to the top of the list of topics ment weapon. Here is an opportunity to comply once passed out of the House that to discuss with the media. individual who is qualified again, should they choose to this bill will soon be sent to the This is due to the precarious to carry his weapon nation- do so. President for his signature. agreement by the Mayor to wide due to Federal Legis- This will enable our counter- back a plan to open a window lation but cannot do so in

1st Vice President’s Report, By Bill Dougherty Injury On-Duty Bills to the City of Chicago, Com- you checked to see who married, or has a baby, he/she We receive many calls re- mittee on Finance. In turn, your beneficiary is? For has 30 days in which to fill out garding the bills that are in- the Committee on Finance some Officers the answer is an enrollment form. Along curred as a result of an Injury submits the bills to the City not since you filled the cards with the enrollment form, you on Duty. Whenever medical Council for their approval to out in the academy. You must provide a certified mar- treatment is received, the medi- pay. Finally, a check is ren- need to check your benefici- riage certificate or a certified cal providers will start sending dered to the provider. ary at the Lodge and update birth certificate as proof of bills to the Officer for services Each time an Officer re- it if you need to. Officers dependency. The Officer has rendered. ceives another notice of the also need to check with the 60 days to provide a certified The payment for all I.O.D. bill; he/she should again for- Pension Board located at marriage certificate and 180 related bills becomes the re- ward it to the I.O.D. Unit at 211 N. LaSalle, Room 1626, days to provide a certified sponsibility of the City of Chi- 3510 S. Michigan. In the during their business hours birth certificate to the Benefits cago. In order to get the bills event that the Officer re- of 8:30am to 4:30pm and Management Office. If you paid, the Officer will need to ceives a collection notice for check with the Department don’t elect to enroll for cover- send a copy of the bill to the non-payment of the bill, the of Personnel to see who age within 30 days, you will I.O.D. Unit at the Medical Ser- Officer should contact the your beneficiary is for your not be able to enroll until the vices Section, located at 3510 Committee on Finance as term insurance with the Chi- next open enrollment period. I S. Michigan. soon as possible to determine cago Police Department. suggest you bring these forms After the I.O.D. Unit re- the status of the claim. Ask Keep in mind whoever is on to the Benefits Management ceives the bills, they are com- for Susan Conley at (312) your beneficiary cards will Office in person. You can ask piled and audited in order to 744-7464. receive the benefit. for a time stamped copy at the substantiate payment. Once Who Is Your Adding A Dependent To front desk. The Benefits Man- this part of the process is com- Beneficiary? Your Insurance agement Office is located at pleted, the bills are forwarded When was the last time When an Officer gets 333 S. State Room 400.

Address Change Form—Effective Date: ______

Name: ______Star Number: ______(Last, First, MI)

New Address: ______City/State: ______Zip: ______

Telephone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Return Form To The FOP – Unit 541 or 1412 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago Illinois 60607, Attn: Doreen June 2008 Page 3

2nd Vice President’s Report, By Frank DiMaria Firearm Safety Days been subjected to many thought to how these cism in the media along with The Lodge will be hosting changes. Some of the changes will impact the work the apparent risks that go Firearm Safety Days at the changes are for the good; and family life of the police along with the job. Hall on June 10th and 11th 2008 some, not so much! The new officers. If the Department Being a Chicago Police from 0900 until 1700 hours. Superintendent speaks of is looking for ways to make Officer always meant some- There will be Representatives improvements which will things better for the officers thing special with our genera- of all the approved weapons enhance the performance of they should forget the wish tions of tradition and rituals. who will conduct onsite safety the officers and professional- lists and go back to the fun- We have lost the spirit and inspections of your duty re- ize the Department like the damentals. The Department knowledge of what our mis- lated weapon and perform mi- weapons we carry; the cars should look at the internal sion is all about and we need nor repairs and adjustments at we drive on duty, along with stress which is placed upon to be put back on track. The no cost. Please take advantage other equipment which the these officers needlessly on a Department in their quest to of this worthwhile event that Department believes will be daily basis. The Police Offi- raise morale should seek the the Lodge has provided. an incentive and improve cer today has not much to answers to many of these Changes In The Job morale. These changes are look forward to with the problems and learn how to Recently, under this new put into place, not thru nego- heavy work load, the denial bring back the spirit which has leadership of the Department, tiations or research, but with- of time off because of a lack been lost through the bureauc- Chicago Police Officers have out any field testing or any of manpower, constant criti- racy and changes in the job. COUPLES WORKSHOP

Looking for ten couples with good relationships interested in solutions to challenges that threaten police families and personal relationships.

Police Couples' Workshop

This workshop helps officers and their families understand and overcome the unique struggles and temptations that lay at the root of the high rate of personal tragedies, (i.e. burnout, alcoholism, divorce, suicide). It is based on the video training tape and book, Emotional Survival, By Dr. Kevin Gilmartin, Ph.D.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 0745 - 1500 hours

Timothy J. O'Conner Training Academy 1300 W. Jackson Blvd Chicago, Illinois

You will receive a FREE continental breakfast and lunch.

The Police Couples Workshop is brought to you courtesy of the CPD Training Academy, The Chaplains Section, The EAP and The FOP, Chicago Lodge 7.

For more information please contact either Chaplain Tori Wilson at 312-746- 8458, or Training Officer Tom Cline at 312-746-8310, ext 164.

This workshop is not counseling, therapy or group sharing. It is for couples wishing to improve a good relationship. June 2008 Page 4

3rd Vice President’s Report, By Greg Bella

The Sunday May 11th Step2. Identify yourself ing the birthday of David excuse but it just doesn’t fly Sun-Times had an article on Step3. Reason for the stop “King David” Barksdale in light of the facts. The De- the Jody Weis Town Hall Step4. Any justified reason for who was the original leader partment was aware at least meeting, which aired on violation of the Black Disciples and three days prior to the event WBBM wherein he sadly Step5.Ask for driver’s license had strong ties to the Black that the parade was for the admits that murders are up in Step6. Ask for proof of insur- Gangster Disciples. Officers Black Disciples street gang Chicago. Not only could we ance should be aware that the and not a church group so have told him the murder Step7. Make your decision aforementioned gangs have they must have notified the rate was going up but we Step8. Close historical and current con- City. The first question is could explain why it is spi- If you never attended the flict with other rival gangs as why the City didn’t do some- raling out of control. Chicago Police Training Acad- well as some factions experi- thing to stop this disgrace He then goes on to say emy, you would not know what encing internal conflict. from occurring on Memorial that, “If people don’t have classes are being taught. Therefore officers assigned Day weekend. The second confidence in the police right Two weeks ago Weis was to the area of the parade question is what church now, I can understand that. on WLS radio and, for approxi- should be aware that the would front for a drug dealing There have been a lot of mately a half hour, he an- possibility of gang violence street gang whose members events that happened over swered questions called in by exists. The parade is from routinely commit murders? the past year that we are not police officers. The majority 1000-1400 hours and will What about the Mayor’s proud of.” Weis failed to of the callers voiced their con- end at Ogden Park. only concern, LIABILTY? mention all the good that has cerns over morale, manpower What reason is there to The City certainly put its resi- been done by officers, which and merit promotions. I think honor David Barksdale? His dents and police officers in was surprising considering you can connect the dots and only contribution to society is jeopardy by allowing this that his meeting took place see that they are all related. violence, drug dealing and violent street gang to march. the day after he presided The Superintendent has been in death. It is bad enough that this over the Police Recognition place for four months now and We were told that a church march took place at all, but to Luncheon. Weis gave out the improvement people ex- group applied and was granted allow it on a weekend set dozens of awards ranging pected has yet to materialize. the permit and the City did not aside to honor those men and from heroism to lifesaving The fact of the matter is, and it know that the parade was for a women who serve our nation during this ceremony. is hard to believe, that things street gang. This is a great in the military is appalling. The article goes on to have gotten worse. state that one policy Weis Finally, I think what police instituted recently was to officers are looking for is a require police officers to leader who will point out all identify themselves when the good that is done day in they pull someone over dur- and day out by Chicago Police June 10th & 11th ing a traffic stop. “I was Officers, a leader who will surprised that we didn’t have defend the officers instead of 0900 – 1700 hrs that in place,” Weis stated. I dwelling on the few dismal have to tell you that I am incidents and then using those FOP Hall surprised that Weis doesn’t incidents to garner support know that the procedure for from a few community groups. Chicago, Illinois conducting a traffic stop has The good you are trying to do probably been taught at the in the short term will hurt this academy since the invention Department in the long run. Free onsite safety inspections of of the automobile. The 8- When The Murder Rate duty related weapons, soft body step-Traffic Stop Class is a Hits 9%, Have A Parade twelve hour block that in- The City of Chicago did the armor, and leather goods. structs recruits how to con- unthinkable and granted a per- duct a traffic stop. This par- mit to a street gang so that they ticular variation of the class could have a parade. Depart- has been taught for at least ment Information Bulletin Please call Frank DiMaria at the the last four years and here #082208 sent to all units stated are the eight steps from the the following: Lodge for more information, academy lesson plan: On Saturday 24 May 2008 Step1. Greeting there will be a parade honor- 312-733-7776 June 2008 Page 5

ILLINOIS STATE LODGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

REQUIREMENTS: • Parent must be an Illinois F.O.P. member in good standing. • Applicant must be a full time student (12 or more credit hours per semester) • Applicant must provide the following with this application for it to be considered. Proof of registration for the Fall 2008 semester. Proof can be one of the following: note from registrar indicating enrollment, Fall 2008 class schedule, Fall 2008 tuition payment receipt or letter of acceptance. Letters of acceptance must be followed by proof of registration before scholarship is awarded. • Award: $500 (17 individual district scholarships awarded by random drawing at the State Lodge summer meeting and one $500 drawn from all non-selected district applications sponsored by ISPFCU) • Application Deadline: Must be received by 1630 hours on 20 June 2008. • Please Note: Incomplete applications will NOT be processed. Please use only one submission method • Mail/Fax to: F.O.P. Illinois State Lodge, 4341 Acer Grove, Suite B, Springfield, Illinois 62711 Phone: (217) 726-8880 FAX: (217) 726-8881 Online: www.ilfop.org, obtain application only

Student’s Full Name: ______D.O.B.:______

Parent/Guardian: ______Lodge #: ______

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Home Phone: ______E-Mail: ______

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2008 Fishing Tournament Report, By Frank DiMaria & Sidney Davis

The 2008 FOP Fishing ermen stayed out as long as Winners Of The 2008 FOP 7th Place, Mike Bubel & Tournament was held on May possible to take advantage of Fishing Tournament Jon Zachorias 21st 2008 on the Waters of the this great day. The boats 1st Place, John Folino & 8th Place, Kelly Bonczek & Chain of Lakes. There were 72 arrived at the American Le- Mark Golnik Joe Bara boats entered in this year’s gion Post by 1430 hours, as 2nd Place, Lee Wollenberg & 9th Place, Frank Schmalz & tournament competing for a the tournament rules re- Marc Gallion Rocco DeSantis prize catch. Even with the quired, and the trophy catch 3rd Place, Bill Buglio & 10th Place, Keith & high cost of gasoline the fisher- of the day was weighed in by Mike Bowden Alan Schuch man traveled from various ar- the Fishing Pro. Listed be- 4th Place, Dave Gort & Biggest Fish, John Folino & eas for the Tournament with low are this year’s winners: Don Winries Mark Golnik one boat entered from Cape 5th Place, Ron & Chad We would like to thank Coral Florida. The weather Harris everyone who participated in was near perfect and the Fish- 6th Place, Kerry Vuolo & this year’s Tournament and we Dave Kopka will see you next year. June 2008 Page 6

The Game of Telephone, By Rich Aguilar I’m sure that at some rarely resembles the original as to be implemented is a prime 2007 immediately after they point in your life you had the each person in succession un- example of this game. The were presented to the City. opportunity to play the game intentionally adds or elimi- Superintendent mentions that The City contract proposals of telephone. If you haven’t, nates a part or parts of the he is in favor of a twelve-hour are posted on the FOP website this is how it is played. Sev- original. day and the talk in the districts as they are submitted to the eral people line up. The first It seems that during con- is that twelve-hour days are FOP. These proposals repre- person whispers a phrase to tract time, this same game is inevitable. A member “hears” sent the facts. Anything else the next person in line; this played by many officers who that ten-hour days are coming that you “hear” is just a ru- person whispers it to the discuss what they “heard” is or to their unit and it is now “a mor. Please call or email the next, and so on until the is not coming out of the con- done deal”. Lodge with any questions phrase reaches the last per- tract negotiations process. The Officers, the FOP contract about something you have son. The last person in the work schedule or schedules proposals have been posted on only heard and not read on the line says the phrase aloud. that members “hear” are going the FOP website since June FOP website. Predictably, the final phrase Recording Secretary’s Report, By Sidney Davis Police Memorials the names of four Chicago cers who participated in the the way of prehistoric animals The Lodge thanks all the Police Officers were recog- Washington D.C. Memorial (extinct). When applied and officers who participated in nized. Officer John J. Sacht and Illinois Memorial Service. used, results are generally th this year’s Annual St Jude’s (1929), Officer Thomas J. Car- 47 Annual Police favorable, when not used dis- March on May 4th. The roll (1949), Officer Samuel G. Recognition Ceremony & aster generally occurs. It’s assembly site was changed Lynch (1969) and Officer Luncheon something we should use on a last year from Michigan James P. Sweeney (1978) had On Friday, May 9th the 47th daily basis 24/7. When used Avenue to the Lake Front. their names inscribed onto the Annual Police Recognition by all parties involved, it will Officers from all Districts Memorial Wall. President Ceremony and Luncheon was generally eliminate the BS. It and Units converged upon Donahue, D.S. Bureau of Pa- held at the Chicago Hilton and has a tendency to create good the Gold Star Families Me- trol Beatrice Cuello, Rabbi Towers International Ball- will when used thus a work- morial Park and attendance Moshe Wolf, Gold Star Fami- room. Police Officer Charlie place where harmonious rela- was placed around 5,300 lies President Donna Marquez, S. Johnson of the 004th District tionships can grow. Try it officers. The weather, for Father Thomas Nangle and a was honored as the recipient of and see the results. the second year on the Lake host of Lodge members and Watch Bidding the Superintendent’s Police th Front, was good. guests were present for the Medal, which is the highest On May 28 watch bid- The FOP conducted its memorial service. award in the Department. Of- ding for units and districts Annual Memorial Service on The Lodge also extends a opened under section 31.5, th ficer Johnson also received the th May 6 at the FOP Hall and hearty thank you to the offi- Award of Valor. Congratula- and closed on June 4 . Mem- tions Officer Charlie S. John- bers are reminded that the HEAR THE CALL son for a job well done. contract states, “if and when Of the Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald Society June FOP Meeting the Employer decides to fill a The Lodge invites all mem- recognized watch vacancy by Chicago Police Department th bid”, such vacancy to be bid bers to attend the June 17 shall be posted on the seventh We Begin Our 26th Year of Service and Fellowship in the F.O.P. General Meeting at long tradition of the Bagpipe band. We ask you to Join us! noon as it will be the last Gen- calendar day (Wednesday) of eral Meeting prior to taking a the Third, Sixth and Ninth WANTED: summer break. A barbeque Police Periods and shall re- main posted for seven (7) Bagpipers, Drummers & Color Guard will immediately follow the meeting. The next scheduled calendar days. The next rec- No Experience Necessary ognized watch vacancy will meeting will be held on Tues- th th occur on August 20 . June 19, 2008 day, September 18 . Proposed 1830 hours Amendments to the Constitu- Timothy J. O’Connor Training Academy tion and By Laws will be on 1300 W. Jackson Blvd. the agenda for this meeting. Chicago, Illinois Common Sense The practice of using com- Please visit our website at copsinkilts.com mon sense seems to have gone June 2008 Page 7

“Things Aren’t Always What They Seem”, Compliments of Rabbi Moshe Wolf

The age old question sun came up the next morning, don't turn out the way they plegic who would love the keeps coming up as topic of the Angels found the farmer should. If you have faith, you opportunity to take that walk. conversation, 'Why do bad and his wife in tears. Their just need to trust that every Should you notice a new gray things happen to good peo- only cow, whose milk had outcome is always to your hair in the mirror: think of the ple?' I don't have the full been their sole income, lay advantage or benefit. You cancer patient in chemother- answer but one thing I know dead in the field. might not know it until some apy who wishes she had hair for sure, "Things aren't al- The younger Angel was time later or sometimes never. to examine. ways what they seem". Let infuriated and asked the older Think about this: -Should you find yourself at a me explain with a short par- Angel, 'How could you have -Should you find it hard to get loss and pondering what is able... let this happen? The first man to sleep tonight: just remember life all about, asking 'what is Two traveling Angels had everything, yet you helped the homeless family who has my purpose': be thankful. stopped to spend the night in him' she accused. 'The second no bed to lie in. There are those who didn't the home of a wealthy fam- family had little but was will- -Should you find yourself live long enough to get the ily. The family was rude and ing to share everything, and stuck in traffic: don't despair. opportunity. refused to let the Angels stay you let their cow die.' There are people in this world -Should you find yourself the in the mansion's guest room. 'Things aren't always what for which driving is an un- victim of other people's bitter- Instead the Angels were they seem,' the older Angel heard of privilege. ness, ignorance, smallness or given a space in the cold replied. 'When we stayed in -Should you have a bad day at insecurities: remember things basement. As they made the basement of the mansion, I work: think of the man who could be worse; you could be their bed on the hard floor, noticed there was gold stored has been out of work for the them!!! the older Angel saw a hole in in that hole in the wall. Since last three months. the wall and repaired it. the owner was so obsessed -Should you despair over a So don't forget to take a few When the younger Angel with greed and unwilling to relationship gone bad: think of moments each to live and asked why, the older Angel share his good fortune, I sealed the person who has never laugh, "Life is a gift, make the replied...'Things aren't al- the wall so he wouldn't find it. known what it's like to love most of your present". ways what they seem.' Then last night, as we slept in and be loved in return. The next night the pair the farmer’s bed, the Angel of -Should you grieve the passing On behalf of all your Chap- came to rest at the house of a Death came for his wife. I of another weekend: think of lains, May G-d bless you and very poor, but very hospita- gave the Angel of Death the the person in dire straits, always keep you safe. Amen ble, farmer and his wife. cow instead. Things aren't working twelve hours a day, After sharing what little food always what they seem.' End seven days a week, for the few Compliments of your Police they had, the couple let the of parable... dollars to feed their family. Chaplain Rabbi Moshe Wolf Angels sleep in their bed -Should your car break down, 773-230-7872 e-mail moshe- where they could have a Sometimes this is exactly leaving you miles away from [email protected] good night's rest. When the what happens when things assistance: think of the para- Pension Perspective, By Steve Robbins, Pension Trustee

The history of the Chi- Illinois Legislature. On Janu- service, then to 52 and 22, 51 each year worked, via F.O.P. cago Policemen’s Annuity ary 1st 1922, the statutes cul- and 21, 50 and 20 and police- endorsed legislation. and Benefit Fund began on minating in the present Chi- men now receive 2.5% for April 29th 1887, when the cago Policemen’s Annuity and Illinois Legislature author- Benefit Fund were instituted. ized the creation of a Fund, During the early years , Retiree Correction! for “Cities, Towns and Vil- retiring Policemen did not earn lages having a population of a pension until reaching age 57 50,000 or more”. Pensions with at least 20 years of ser- Police Officer James Burns, of the 008th then were to be awarded to vice. After fulfilling those two District, after 41 years of service retired on persons retiring with 20 requirements, a policeman years of service who were at could obtain an annuity equal January 15, 2008 but was left off of the least 50 years of age. On to 2% for each year of service January Retiree Report! th June 29 1921, the Police- to a max of 75%. During the men’s Annuity and Benefit 1970’s and 1980’s these re- Act of the Illinois Municipal quirements were reduced to 53 Congratulations Jim! Code was adopted by the years of age and 23 years of June 2008 Page 8 Fitness For … “Our Finest”, By Coach Joe Cullen, CPT HEALTH IS WEALTH! fits; Increases your strength, decreases your chance of injuries, improves joint and muscle flexibility, reduces or prevents osteo- WOW, it’s great folks, that I’m getting feedback that many porosis, raises your resting metabolism which burns more body of you are exercising more since January, and also focusing fat as you are sleeping, sitting and walking, promotes weight loss, on healthier eating & snacking and feeling great in 2008. tone-up and look and feel better. So, are you bringing those Healthy Snack Packs to the job, as suggested in May’s column? Have you purchased your All these benefits directly go to improving job performance as pocket calendar, I mentioned a few months back, to help Police Officers and the overall quality of your life at home provide discipline and accountability for your weekly work- with your family. out appointments with yourself? It really works, and if you need help, I’m here for you. Summer Eating – Barb-b-que time! Gotta’ like those, right? Here are some realistic tips that will promote weight loss this summer. I Summer is finally here, which means more activity. Perhaps enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and Italian sausage, like most of you. some of you are playing weekend sports or just being more But, this summer, also stock your freezer with the following very active with your family. I believe it is important now to tasty, much healthier, and affordable items. I find these at highlight and reinforce for you, all the many valuable bene- COSTCO and other places, and the quality is high & the cost is fits you are gaining by exercising. Once you read this, and low. Alaskan Salmon Burgers (pack of 12), Veggie Burgers (Dr. take a moment to reflect, you may say to yourself, “Geez, Praeger’s) are excellent ($13.00 for a dozen) and also grab some how can I not exercise & eat better”. So here goes with Turkey Burgers. For hot dogs, when you grab a pack of regular some facts: dogs also take a pack of turkey hot dogs. These recommended food choices all contain much less calories and fat than the regu- Cardio/Aerobic exercises will; Decrease your anxiety and lar meat, and great for the heart. You’ll save money & calories, depression, improve your sleeping, reduce/normalize blood and lose weight. pressure, increase your HDL (good) cholesterol, reduce your LDL (bad) cholesterol, decrease body fat, lose weight, ** TIP OF THE MONTH** increase heart and lung performance, increase heart volume Stretching is great for relaxation, reducing stress, and preventing which enriches all your major organs with healthy blood injuries. When stretching, you have to hold that stretch for at least and nutrients, reduce the risk of cancer, heart attacks and 30 seconds, not 10 seconds that many do. Never bounce and only stroke. Promotes happiness by the release of relaxation en- stretch until you feel mild discomfort, NOT pain. dorphins, and increases self esteem/confidence. You will live a longer and much more, healthier life. Wait, I Thank you, and if you have any questions or suggested topics, have more here: feel free to call or write me. Cell # is 312-972-2828 or (office) 773-857-7027. E-mail [email protected]. Resistance/Weight Lifting exercises also have many bene- Web site: www.CertifiedHealthFitness.com. Disability Report & Veterans’ Corner, By Carlos ‘Sal’ Saladino Disability Report self. Disability Claims: Duty is in effect, or out of special prayers go to the CPD mem- The best of health from – 2 taken under advisement, 1 revenues of any Department of bers who are actively serving the Disability Committee. deferred, 1 granted at 50% the City. The disability benefit our country in the military. We are available for calls at duty. Heart – 1 granted. shall be suspended during the the FOP office Monday Ordinary – 9 granted without period he is in the public ser- Chicago Police Marines’ through Friday. prejudice. vice for compensation, and Manteno Visit – A busload Click on the Disability shall be resumed when he with- of men and women left the Page link on the FOP website, Employment While On Dis- draws from such service. This FOP on a Saturday morning www.chicagofop.org for bene- ability - Section 5-157. Ad- only applies to employment last month for their trip to ficial information. Email ad- ministration of Disability within Cook County. Any present a check raised at dress: [email protected]. Benefits. (f) Disability bene- other type of employment out- their annual fundraiser. fit shall not be allowed to any side the Cook County is permis- There were Chicago Police April Pension Board – Ad- policeman who re-enters the sible. Marines’ hats in hand for the vocates present were PO public service in any capacity vets and everyone was look- Cedric Brumley, PO Mike where his salary is payable in ing forward to spending the Shields, PO Kathleen whole or in part by taxes lev- Veterans’ Corner day with them. Semper Fi. McClory, Sgt Mike Voight, ied upon taxable property in Operation Enduring/Iraqi Sgt Mike Shemash and my- the City in which this Article Freedom - Our thoughts and (Continued on page 9) June 2008 Page 9

Disability Report & Veterans’ Corner Continued...

Survivors' Benefits – It is able for surviving spouses, connected disability, b) a dis- from inactive duty for train- unfortunate that veterans have unmarried children under 18, ease or injury incurred or aggra- ing. died from cancer or injury helpless children, those be- vated while on active duty or related to their time in ser- tween 18 and 23 if attending active duty for training; or c) an “All that is necessary for the vice, but there is a survivor a VA-approved school and injury incurred or aggravated in triumph of evil, is for good benefit. Dependency and low-income parents of ser- line of duty while on inactive men to do nothing.” Indemnity Compensation vice members or veterans duty training; or a heart attack Unknown (DIC) payments may be avail- who died from: a) a service- or stroke while traveling to or Airborne Sal Financial Secretary’s Report, By Tim Fallon

Talk Is Cheap it could deny time due if the new time due system to dem- pellate Court to stay Judge FLSA Lawsuit Department deemed it would onstrate that when an officer Shenkier’s implementation We have all heard the negatively affect THEIR seeks to use compensatory order. expression. “Talk is cheap.” MANPOWER REQUIRE- time and the Department So here we have a decision This expression has never MENTS. However, in court, claims there is not enough from a Federal Judge, and we been truer when discussing the Department could not or manpower, the Department all know how keen the De- the Fair Labor Standards would not show what THEIR must seek volunteers to work partment now is about the Act, or the FLSA, lawsuit MANPOWER REQUIRE- for the officer. Judge Shenkier Federal Courts (Cozzi), the the Lodge filed against the MENTS were for any given has also ruled against the De- Department, instead of nego- Department nearly four years watch or unit. Furthermore, partment on their “reasonable tiating a fair and equitable ago, and the position taken the Department could not notice” argument, finding the system for taking time due, by the 5th Floor at 35th & show that manpower require- Department’s argument illogi- has chosen to fight Judge Michigan. On one hand, the ments were the same across cal. Judge Shenkier’s ruling is Shenkier’s decision and con- 5th Floor talks (cheap) about the city. Not only were man- to take effect on 30 June 08. tinue to use time due as a improving morale, on the power requirements different The Department filed a management weapon against other hand they refuse to from unit to unit, they were motion asking Judge Shenkier officers, rather than putting settle this lawsuit, even also different from watch to to stay his implementation effective managers in place though they have lost this watch within a unit, depending order. Judge Shenkier denied that know how to motivate case in court. on the watch commander. the Department’s motion. The workers. It’s much easier to Additionally the Depart- Department is now appealing TALK about helping morale, To recap the case, the th Lodge filed suit in 2004 stat- ment interpreted the FLSA to in the 7 Circuit Appellate but TALK IS CHEAP. ing that the Department was say that “reasonable notice” Court, and has asked the Ap- in violation of the FLSA meant that if an officer re- when it refused to honor quested to take time due on a officers’ requests to use Saturday, the Department Deceased Brothers & Sisters compensatory time. In other could deny that request and words, the position of the allow the officer to take time Michael J. Miskulin, Age 86 Lodge is that an officer earns due on Monday. The Depart- compensatory time the same ment stated that this was giv- Thompson Phelps, Age 57 way we are paid for over- ing “reasonable notice” to the time. The Department can- officer. Does anyone remem- Michael F. Provenzale, Age 75 not tell you how to spend ber being denied time due on a your money; they also can- weekend, and the watch com- William Tremore, Age 59 not tell you how to use your mander saying you should take time. off Monday instead? Even if James E. O’Neill, Age 89 The Department’s posi- they did, why would you? tion taken in the lawsuit was You wanted Saturday off, William J. Baran, Age 95 that it could deny use of what good does Monday do compensatory time if the me? Ralph Booker, Age 75 request to use the time cre- Judge Shenkier has ruled ated an “undue hardship” on against the Department on Earl Leib, Age 87 the employer. What the De- both of these points. First, partment meant by this was Judge Shenkier has ordered the Edgar L. Williams, Age 61 Department to implement a June 2008 Page 10

NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION

AGAINST THE CITY OF

CHICAGO

In 1998 a class action lawsuit was filed against the City by several Chicago Police Officers who missed time from work due to injuries caused by third-party tortfeasors. Judgment has now been entered against the City. The lawsuit alleged that the City sought reimbursement for wages that it paid

to these officers while they were injured and away from

work by wrongfully asserting wage liens. These liens were asserted against and collected from the settlement or ver- Distinguished Service Award dict proceeds that the officers obtained from the tortfea- Pictured from left: President Mark Donahue, PO Scott Leck sors responsible for their injuries. The City denies it vio- and PO Zachary Rubald lated any law in seeking reimbursement.

If you are a current, former or retired Chicago Police Offi- cer who, between 1996 and 2002, lost time from work due to an injury and as a result of your injury received funds from a third-party tortfeasors, and you have reason- able proof that a portion of those funds were paid back to the City for wage expenses, you will be entitled to settle- ment benefits. (If you were in the rank of Sergeant or Lieu- tenant at the time of your injury or if your wage lien was pre- viously adjudicated by a court, you are not entitled to settle- ment benefits.)

Many of you will be receiving by mail a “Class Action No-

tice” from the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Notice describes the class action lawsuit and the steps you must Life Saving Award take by July 1, 2008 to secure your rights thereunder. Pictured from left: President Mark Donahue, PO Artemio You can download a copy from the FOP website, Pena, PO Matthew Dorn and PO Ricardo Rivera www.chicagofop.org, request a copy through your FOP representative or contact Warner Law Office at 312-729- 5400.

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