Happy Holidays Association 2012 Election Results Most PBA-Endorsed Candidates Win

The Broward Centurion Volume 15, Issue 12 December 2012

The Official Publication of The Broward County Police Benevolent Happy Holidays Association 2012 Election Results Most PBA-endorsed candidates win

uesday, November 6 was a good day for our membership: Most of the PBA-endorsed candidates won their races. There were a few tough losses, but overall it was a winning day. Here Tare the candidates we supported that prevailed: US House Dr. Rosalind “Ros” Osgood District 5 Alcee Hasting District 20 Robin Bartleman District 9 Ted Deutch District 21 Debbie Wasserman-Schultz District 23 County Court Judge Olga Levine Group 5 Florida Senate Robert “Bob” Diaz Group 10 Jeremy Ring District 29 Chris Smith District 31 South Broward Drainage District Eleanor Sobel District 33 Vicki A. Minnaugh Zone 1 Maria Sachs District 34 Cooper City Florida House Greg Ross Mayor George Moraitis District 93 Jeff Greene District 3 Perry Thurston District 94 James Curran District 4 Jared Moskowitz District 97 Katie Edwards District 98 Hallandale Beach Elaine Schwartz District 99 Joy Cooper Mayor Richard Stark District 104 William “Bill” Julian City Commission Anthony Sanders City Commission Florida Supreme Court In This Issue: Justice Fred Lewis Hollywood Justice Barbara Pariente Traci Callari District 3 New Executive Justice Peggy Quince Board Elected.... 4 Parkland County Commission Mark Weissman District 4 Thanks To Election Stacy Ritter District 3 Volunteers...... 5 Dale Holness District 9 Sunrise Donald Rosen City Commission Clerk of the Courts Letters ...... 6 Howard Forman Weston Tom Kallman Seat 2 Supreme Court State Attorney, 17th Judicial Circuit And Drug Dogs.8 Mike Satz Wilton Manors School Board Gary Resnick Mayor The Broward Centurion December 2012

The Broward Centurion The Official Publication of the Broward County PBA President’s Letter (A Charter of the Florida PBA) 2650 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 Telephone: 954/584-7600 Fax: 954/583-0405 he life of a law enforcement officer is not for everyone. We come from different Megan Gordon, Editor backgrounds with different experiences and ultimately we all make the decision to join one of the finest professions in the world for different reasons. I want to say E-mail: [email protected] T what an honor it has been for me to be afforded the opportunities that I have had. The Broward Centurion is published by the Broward County Police This will be my final letter as your president. I have the greatest confidence that Jeff Benevolent Association for the sole Marano and the rest of the Executive Board will continue to lead the PBA successfully benefit of its members.The Broward Centurion is dedicated to the forward. I could not have accomplished my job without the support of the members who advancement of the law enforcement have served on the Board of Directors and the tremendous staff we have here at the Bro- profession through better and ward PBA and the Florida PBA. I cannot begin to list all the people I should thank for my stronger community relations. The law enforcement and PBA careers, so thank you to each of you. opinions expressed in the publication of The Broward Centurion are not necessarily those of the Broward I was a military brat, born and raised on military bases. After college (Go Noles!), I en- County PBA, its Executive Board or tered law enforcement. I have spent my life surrounded by real life super heroes. Not the the Board of Directors. comic book, TV or movie super heroes, but real ones. I was surrounded by them where I Members or readers submitting lived, where I played, where I worked; I could see them everyday. Many people did not letters to the editor or articles for recognize them or realize how close they were to a real super hero, and it wasn’t because publication are requested to adhere to they were in their secret identity clothes. Maybe people think that the only way to recog- the following: nize a super hero is by their tights, costumes or capes when all they really need to do is • Submissions should be look for their badges or dog tags. sent to: Broward County PBA As retirement approaches, there are three questions I am constantly asked: Are you going Attn: Centurion to miss the job? What are you going to do? Where’s the party? Many have told me you

2650bcpba.org West State Road 84 have to do a job first before you can miss it. What I will miss really will be the people I Fort Lauderdale, Florida have worked with. I am really not sure what I will be doing other than I know I will be 33312 taking some time off. As for the party, stay in touch. • Letters or articles must be accompanied by the To summarize my presidency, I give you one of my most favorite quotes, “If I were to try writer’s true name and and read, much less answer, all the attacks made on me, this shop might as well be closed address. for any other business. I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and mean to • All articles submitted keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me for publication must be won’t amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, then ten angels swearing I was accompanied by a statement giving right would make no difference.” --Abraham Lincoln permission to publish. Always keep those who are serving in our armed forces in your thoughts and prayers and • All submissions must be also please pause for a moment to remember those brave souls who have not yet returned legible. home – POW, MIA, KIA. • The Broward County PBA reserves the right of the The Broward County PBA is proud to represent each and every one of you who is brave Executive Board or Editor to amend or to add enough, proud enough and strong enough to wear the badge. You are among the best in an editor’s comment to any Broward County, the State of Florida and the nation. I thank each of you and your fami- article or letter submitted. lies for your sacrifices, your hard work and the risks you take. • Advertisement in this publication does not imply Stay healthy, stay in shape, watch your diet, so that someday you can look in the mirror endorsement by the on the first day of the every month, smile and say, “Screwed them out of another month’s Broward County PBA pension.” unless otherwise specified. All the best! 2 Pat Hanrahan TheThe BrowardBroward CenturionCenturion December 2012

Executive Board Welcome President Patrick Hanrahan New Members Senior Vice President Treasurer Jeff Marano Rodney Skirvin Vice President Secretary Sira Arroyo BSO Debbie Reggio Drew Brooks Debra Campbell Hallandale Beach Mark Farah Pembroke Pines Timothy Golden Hallandale Beach Daniel Herrera Miramar PD Andrew LaFramboise Hollywood Board of Directors James Lowndes Hollywood Stephanie Samuels BSO BSO (Support) Hollywood Ryan Schnakenberg BSO Paul Weiss Steven Bolger BSO – At Large (LE) Chris Christianson Michael Joseph Catalano Rick Losenbeck Keith Wadsworth Ian Doriot Reinstated Armando Enrique Wilbur Fernander - Alt. Robert Lahiff Lighthouse Point Scott Botting Margate Jay Leiner Chris Oh Lee Martin Carmen Roldan Jim Pendergast Margate (Spvrs) bcpba.org Jeff Poole Andy Zettek BSO – District (LE) Miramar Ken Bove George Mankowski Christopher Bradley Thomas Tiberio Chris Caldwell Scott Untch Carlo Cardarelli Peter Bermudez - Alt. Kelli Covet Jason Fox - Alt. James DeMato Rich Engels Pembroke Pines John Herrera Andrew Brooks Dean Mirra Adam Feiner Art Perry Chris Grant Robert Petoskey Sea Ranch Lakes Victor Rivas Ron Stabile Ivan Roiz Mike Tarr - Alt. Ralph Romb Guntis Treijs Sunrise Jerry Vosburgh Joel Schiller Sunrise (Lts) BSO (Lts) Bob Dorn Linda Canada-Stuck Wilton Manors Broward Schools Shawn Chadwick Investigative Unit Nicholas Fiacco Office Staff Bobby Spence Gary Blocker Coconut Creek Dan Eberly Darren Karp Charter Secretary/Detail Coordinator Immediate Past President Kim Coconut Creek (Sgts) Dick Brickman Kirk Carlson Receptionist/Membership Legislative Chairman Hallandale Beach Lynn Neil Vaughan Marc Dady Membership Ed Diaz Linda Ed McGovern Thomas Montellanico - Alt. Legal Assistant Hillsboro Beach Maryann David Clark Communications Director Megan 3 The Broward Centurion December 2012

New Executive Board HOPE Fund Voted In Update n 2012, the Broward County PBA Terms to begin in January HOPE Fund was able to raise over $10,000 to benefit members of our urrent PBA President Pat Hanrahan I PBA family. will be stepping down at the end of December, and the terms of the other C Raffles were held for Deputies Ronnie Executive Board members will be ending DeAngelo and John Meiers, who both as well. During the November 12 Board of lost sons to cancer this year. The funds Directors meeting, the Board voted on who helped both families offset some of the will lead the PBA for the next three years. financial burden incurred in fighting this disease. Congratulations to your new Executive Board: Thank you to everyone who partici- President: Jeff Marano, Hollywood PD (Ret.) pated in the raffles, from those that Sr. Vice President: Debbie Reggio, BSO purchased tickets to those that orga- Vice President: Rod Skirvin, Coconut Creek PD nized the events and collected dona- Treasurer: Drew Brooks, Pembroke Pines PD tions. A special thanks to our raffle Secretary: Lee Martin, BSO winners, who both graciously donated their prizes back to the families.

bcpba.org Hollywood Officer Term Life Critically Injured Insurance In Crash Discontinued he no-cost term life insur- houghts and prayers of the entire PBA family go out to Hollywood ance that has been provided Officer Armando Silva, who was injured in a accident while at- Tto our members since 2009 Ttempting to make a traffic stop on October 29. As of press time, is being discontinued effective Armando remains in critical condition at Memorial Regional Hospital. December 1, 2012.

Silva, who has been in motors for 10 years, lost control of his bike while Any additional policies, like making the stop. A surveillance video shows two sport cycles speeding disability or cancer policies, that away from the crash; Hollywood Police are looking for those bikers in were purchased from that compa- order to piece together what happened. It’s unknown whether or not they ny and are being paid for through are involved. dues deduction are still in force.

We’ll keep you updated on Armando’s condition in future issues. Please note that this will not Source: Sun-Sentinel affect the $30,000 Florida PBA Heart Fund payments for line-of- duty deaths.

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Members Turn Out For PBA-Endorsed Candidates Thanks to those who volunteered

etting our candidates of choice into office requires the time and effort of our member volunteers, working the polls or walking neighborhoods to gather support. We’d like to take the time to thank all those (including Gfriends and family) who worked so hard this election season.

Hollywood Jeff Marano (Ret.) Eric Camero Eric Alfonso Julia Marano Donna Carlson Alex Astacio John Marino Timothy Church Melvin Attkinson Nick Marino Mario Cicatello Eric Augustus Zack Marino Marc Dady Don Baerlein Duke Marren Edward Diaz Lyle Bien Adrian Martinez Edward Diaz III Steve Bolger Kevin McClintock Rashana Donovan Todd Bradford Ryan McKirchy Leon Florez Danny Bromley Josh McLean David Gonzalez Michael Burrowes Aleksey Meluikov Christopher Goulding bcpba.org Jonathan Byers Eric Mendez Edward Grange James Callari Mike O’Hara Christopher Grieco Kay Callari (Ret.) Ozzie Perez Alan Hatch Alan Campbell (Ret.) Peter John Plummer Renel Hercule Ernie Candlemo Chris Pichardo Josue Hernandez Ron Cannella Al Pollack Lori James Brendan Casey Rick Ramnath Yan Kleyman Brian Casey Alex Recio (Ret.) Camelia Mauro Dan Casey Barry Rumble Marco McAdam William Cash Lemmie Russ Andrew McClelland Chris Christianson Mike Saffran (Ret.) Edward McGovern Desireé Daniels Kirk Shaw Wissem Mejdoub Mike DeJesus Steve Sparkman Thomas Montellanico Steve Diefenbacher Cheri Stetkar Lazaro Nieto Mike Djovick Sam Szeto Gerardo Novoa Kristopher Doyle Stephanie Szeto Sunny Parker Danny Dunn Van Szeto cheryl Ramsaroop Wilbur Fernander Jason Thomas Raul Rivera Anthony Fernandez Nancie Toler Pietro Roccisano Steve Fernandez Mark Tortorici Alexander Rodriguez Kari Fuge Richard Truntz Carolyn Rose Ken Haberland Pablo Vanegas Lane Sauls Don Hanson Keith Wadsworth Michael Scarpati Blaine Howard Mike Whiting Stuart Shook Cassandra Jones Dennis Wynne Michael TerMaat Bryan Kalish Karen Zorsky Terence Thouez Rob Knapp Troy Tortorici Justin Lang Hallandale Beach Alexander Valchev Paul Laskowski Ethan Bangsil Alejandro Vera Orlando Laso James Bembanaste Alfred Villanueva Elliot Langley Eric Bruce Sean Walters Justin Leo Raymond Buckley Richard Losenbeck Jason Budnick 5 The Broward Centurion December 2012 December 2012

Letters & Thanks

June 1, 2012

Broward County PBA Scholarship Committee 2650 West State Road 84 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Dear Broward County PBA Scholarship Committee,

Mere words cannot express how grateful I am to be the re- cipient of this scholarship. June 22, 2012 I will begin my educa- tional career in Criminology at Florida State University. I chose this field to follow in the footsteps of my father who is a sworn police officer and has been for over 20 years. Florida State University was the University I decided to attend for its academic excellence and its vicinity to our state law makers. While in college I plan to intern in some capacity in the field and upon graduation I plan to pursue a career in Criminal Justice whether at the city, state, of federal level. This scholarship will assist in financing my education. Thank you very much again.

Warmest Regards,

Desiree Bueno bcpba.org

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To: Mr. Pat Hanrahan, P.B.A. President, I want to express my appreciation to the P.B.A. and My Arbitration decision individuals, that went is pending, therefore far beyond what was DLE Deputy Sheriff I can't go into more required of them. that was involved of the details of my case. because of in a domestic violence I was a former BSO what many believe incident with my girlfriend, are flawed domestic ex‐girlfriend. Unfortunately, and conflicting violence statutes, evidence, I was coupled with a false record. The Magistrate wrongly arrested. I was statement from my Judge read the a 23 year BSO employee violence Arrest Form, and ordered with an exemplary charges. I retained one the lowest possible excellent of the finest criminal bond on the two job and made defense attorneys, domestic himself available to me Al Milian, to represent violence charges. at all hours. The State me. He did an Attorney's Office no filed both domestic Unfortunately, BSO then commenced an no filed by "administrative investigation" the State Attorney's against me the Office, charged me for the two charges domestic violence incident, with "conduct unbecoming" that were provided where I sustained a for apparently being information to serious injury in self involved in responding Deputies. ‐defense. I also was the false reason to a Deputy Later, BSO added "untruthfulness" one to call 911 and on scene for the verbal on the pretense even relevant and argument. I did that I gave a serious enough to not give a false reason, charge against an employee? however, is that issue Untruthfulness alone The BSO investigative is a termination offense. report contains only "evidence" false statements, inaccuracies presented to the Professional and is biased against Command Standards me. This report Staff and civilians. Committee. At this time, was the contract I just read in the October it is comprised of includes a provision 2012 Broward Centurion, mostly to "alter the makeup" the proposed contract, for that of the Board. I 2012‐2015 BSO reason alone. I was suggest that every Deputy PBA Attorney not allowed to attend Sheriff ratify the Michael Braverman, the PSC, to either testify allowed who did an outstanding or answer any questions. to appear, who could job, was also not My have been questioned allowed to attend. The later sent an e‐mail without about her statement, victim wasn't my knowledge which basically contact with or assistance. She she later recanted. She her for five months. had moved out of state and I didn't have any The Board, predictably, sustained all four charges hearing, which was and recommended limited by a BSO Chief termination. I was basically exonerated to about ten minutes given a legally required me from the or less. Mr. Braverman directed domestic violence charges offered the e‐mail the BSO investigator on November 13, that representation, to contact my ex‐girlfriend 2011. The Chief admitted I was summoned to speak with her. it and to the Public Safety The day she obtained Building and terminated. pro bono legal My arbitration hearing lasted representation two days and I am awaiting of Mr. Braverman, the Arbitrator's award. the support of I feel confident, Reggio, who attended the PBA staff and special due to the expert both days. thanks to PBA Vice President Debbie I never expected myself ever to be "caught my own agency, in the net" of flawed subjected to an unfair domestic violence and other disciplinary process laws, wrongfully arrested civil litigation, if and terminated. by necessary. However, I have faith in the arbitration sincere thanks for everything win or lose this arbitration, process that they have I wanted the PBA done for me. to be aware of my In my opinion, every Deputy Sheriff wrongful should join the arrest can happen PBA, vote on every contract; to you or a fellow but be very aware by your own agency... Deputy. Most importantly, of how easily a fighting against unfair the nightmare you investigative, disciplinary will be subjected to and appeal processes. Sincerely,

THEODORE D. MILLER 7 The Broward Centurion December 2012

Supreme Court To Decide Two Cases Involving Drug Dogs

he Supreme Court of the United States has heard argu- ing that proper training and certification are suf- ments on two cases from Florida that involve the legality ficient predicates for supporting probable cause. Tof drug dog use. This is the first time since 2005 that the court will consider this question. In that case, Police got an anonymous tip that Mi- Illinois v. Caballes, the Court concluded that po- ami resident Joelis Jardines was grow- lice do not need reasonable suspicion to justify ing pot in his home. Detectives and a a detector dog sniffing a car during an otherwise detector dog team went to the home. proper traffic stop. The Florida cases, Florida v. The dog gave a positive response Jardines and Florida v. Harris, bring up question outside the front door. A detective of whether a dog sniffing outside a residence on the scene, upon being told of the is a search (Jardines) and how much evidence response, inhaled deeply and was able must be produced to show a detector dog’s to smell marijuana as well. A search reliability in giving probable cause (a positive warrant was obtained and plants were response) to search a car (Harris). found inside the house. The court was asked to suppress the evidence obtained In Harris, Clayton Harris was stopped for during the warrant execution on the expired plates on his pickup truck. The Liberty grounds that the dog’s sniff constituted County deputy who made the stop suspected a search. The US Supreme Court has that Harris was under the influence of drugs previously found that a “sniff is not a and requested permission to search the truck. search” when a detector dog sniffs the exterior of Harris refused, so the deputy used his detector dog to sniff the luggage or a vehicle. In Jardines, The Court must exterior of the truck. The dog gave a positive response and a decide whether the dog’s presence on the porch subsequent search turned up chemicals needed to cook meth, violated a legitimate expectation of privacy and including 200 pseudoephedrine tablets. He was charged with constituted a search. unlawful possession of the pseudoephedrine. In court, Harris questioned the dog’s reliability. The Florida Supreme Court Decisions are not expected for several months. bcpba.org held that the prosecution had not given enough evidence to Stay tuned. prove that the dog was reliable. Many state and federal courts Source: Xiphos (kenwallentine.com) across the country would disagree with the Florida Court, hold-

Chris Schaub Added To PBA Memorial Wall For every minute you t was with great sadness that the name of Deputy Christo- pher Schaub was added to the memorial wall in the lobby of are angry you Ithe PBA offices. He joins 55 other Broward County heroes lose sixty who made the ultimate sacrifice. God willing, his seconds of name will be the last. happiness. Thank you to artist Stephen Williams for the ― Ralph striking tribute to those Waldo we have lost. Emerson 8 TheThe BrowardBroward CenturionCenturion DecemberDecember 2012 2012

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What’s Up? Are You Up To Date? Births To update your personal information, please contact the PBA office Monday oconut Creek Officer Dar- through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 ren Karp and his wife, pm at 954.584.7600 or stop by in person. CKaren, welcomed a new baby girl on October 20. Kileigh Cullen-Karp was 5 pounds, 11 ounces.

Coconut Creek Officers Lesley and Dan Eberly welcomed Katherine Shea on September 13 She was Kileigh Cullen-Karp 4 lbs. 3 oz. and 17 inches long. Katherine was five weeks early and after two weeks at the hospital, she and her mother are finally at home resting comfortably.

Hollywood Officer Matt Fregin; his wife, Holly; and their son, Cayden welcomed new daughter/sister Karsynn Grace on October 25. Katherine Eberly Karsynn weighed in at 7 lbs., 4 oz.

Hollywood Detective Wadson Sa- invil; his wife, Jasmin; and son, Bryson, welcomed baby girl bcpba.org Kendall Elise on October 22. She weighed in at 8 lbs., 5 oz. and was 19 inches long.

Congratulations to all!

Hollywood Names Officers Of The Month

Prepaid fficers Anthony Adams, Julio Legal Michael Braverman, P.A. Alvarez, Nicholas Patriarca 2650 West State Road 84 Oand Bryan Conroy were grse- Fort Lauderdale, FL lected as Hollywood PD’s Officers of the Services 33312 954/791-2010 Month for September 2012. For Broward PBA Members 10 TheThe BrowardBroward CenturionCenturion December 2012 December 2012

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