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Roll Call 9/11: 9.14 Remembering Fallen Heroes Volume 18, Issue 8 Election: We have winners On the cover: Executive Contents Board North Pool at Twilight. Photograph by Amy IN THIS ISSUE Dreher, Photographer for the National President’s Message President September 11 Memorial & Museum, . Jeff Marano Members: In order to keep the dangers of Senior Vice President President’s Message 3 NYPD enter their temporary headquarters near our profession in the public aware- the World Trade Center on September 13, 2001. Debbie Reggio Vice President’s Vision 4 It seems like many citizens have ness, it is imperative that the elected Credit: FEMA Photo Library forgotten the sacrifices men and officials we support share a common Vice President BSO Facts on Raises 4 women in uniform made on that respect and admiration for the men Rodney Skirvin Member Connections 5 beautiful September day in lower and women in uniform. Mayors like Treasurer Election Results 5 when our lives as Jack Seiler from Fort Lauderdale, Drew Brooks Got Stress? 5 Americans changed forever. Today, who previously served in the Florida MailBag 6 on average, one LEO is killed in the House, is an inspiration to us all. Secretary Lee Martin A View from the Bench 7 U.S. every 58 hours. Being shot, or I have heard him speak at many Get in Touch Meet Your PBA Staff shot at, is a daily occurrence. We functions and he always remembers Roll Call Tribute 8 must never forget what those to mention his Police Officers and Write Office Manager/Detail Coordinator Member Marketplace 10 Kim officers did on that day and the the dangers they face. Letters to the Editor Extra!Extra! losses their families feel at every We hope that you supported all Broward County PBA Receptionist Maryann event and gathering. PBA Endorsed candidates in the 2650 West State Road 84 The museum at Ground Zero recent primary. Rest assured that the The Broward Centurion Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Membership Ann recently opened. Those who have PBA worked hard on your behalf to has a new editor. The Official Publication of the Email [email protected] Legal Assistant visited the site have indicated it is a best impact and support them. Fax 954-583-0405 Broward County PBA Irene bone chilling experience. You do not (A Charter of the Florida PBA) Twitter @gobcpba Send your news tips & Director of Communications have to be a New Yorker, or a fan Thanks, Instagram #bcpba 2650 West State Road 84 Tina of the Yankees or Mets to recognize story ideas to Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 General Counsel the resilience of those Americans [email protected] Letters or articles submitted must Julio today. Telephone: 954-584-7600 include the writers’ true full name, Jeff Marano Fax: 954-583-0405 address and daytime phone number. 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Ralph Romb Lauderhill sincerely apologize for the error. Jerry Vosburgh Coconut Creek Greg Solowsky Sunrise The Broward Centurion is Dan Eberly Joel Schiller BSO – District (LE) Joe Gallman Lighthouse Point dedicated to the advancement of Marc Berman Chris Oh Sunrise (Lts) the law enforcement profession Don’t be a Stranger Christopher Bradley Coconut Creek (Sgts) Carmen Roldan Craig Cardinale Anthony Cenno Fred Shelton through better and stronger Advertisement in this publication Kelli Covet Margate (Spvrs) Wilton Manors community relations. The opin- does not imply Endorsement by Armand Demosthenes Coconut Creek (Lts) Andy Zettek Nicholas Fiacco Continue your PBA Barbara Dyer John Leonard Shawn Chadwick ions expressed in the publication membership after the Broward County PBA unless Rich Engels Miramar of The Broward Centurion are not otherwise specified. The newsletter Mike Hencken Hallandale Beach George Mankowski Legislative Coordinator retirement. 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Page 2 - The Broward Centurion September 2014 - bcpba.org bcpba.org - The Broward Centurion September 2014 - Page 3 The BSO New & Reinstated Members Facts on Raises Eric Blevins - Broward Sheriff Office V.P.’s Moises Carotti - Broward Sheriff Office An Update from Debbie Reggio, Justin Colon - Broward Sheriff Office Senior-Vice President Rocco Inneo - Broward Sheriff Office The Race is on. PBA Winners! VISION Steve Labissiere - Broward Sheriff Office Representative In Congress There have been reports that the Bozena Gajoa-Morales - Broward Sheriff Office September will always cause us Alcee L. Hastings (D) District 20 Deputies and Sergeants have not David Perez - Broward Sheriff Office Ted Deutch (D) District 21 to remember where we were on received a raise in five years. Andrew Pollock - Broward Sheriff Office Governor the 11th day of the Following is a breakdown of what Michael Sonn - Broward Sheriff Office Charlie Crist (D) month, 2001. On the unit has received in the last Mario Torres - Broward Sheriff Office that date, I received State House seven years. Jarrod Walker - Broward Sheriff Office Bobby DuBose (D) District 94 a call from BSO Kristin Jacobs (D) District 96 Jonathon Zinglo - Broward Sheriff Office Homicide Detective Joseph S. “Joe” Geller (D) District 100 In October, 2007 the unit received John Canepari - Pembroke Pines P.D. Ken Kaminski. He Circuit Judge a 3% cost of living increase. Also, Extoll Earle - Pembroke Pines P.D. asked me if I was watching the Lynn Rosenthal Group 8 By the time this newsletter uniform road patrol (Alpha shift) Jennifer Miro - Pembroke Pines P.D. news. I told him that I had heard Dennis Bailey Group 16 (runoff) arrives in your mailbox, primary received hazardous duty pay in the Dwight Traley - Pembroke Pines P.D. Stacey Schulman Group 17 about a plane crashing into one of elections will have concluded. The amount of $60.00 bi-weekly. David Hughes - Seminole Tribe P.D. County Commission the towers. I thought it was an PBA thanks members for all the accident but he told me it was a Lisa Kohner Aronson* District 2 time that you spent at the polls and In October, 2008 the unit received Ken Keechl District 4 terrorist attack. I then watched as Barbara Sharief District 8 walking with candidates. The more a 3% cost of living increase. Also, the second plane flew into the towers. Retired Members the PBA is there for our candidates, uniform road patrol (Alpha Shift) County Court Judge Like everyone else, I was morti- the more they will be there for us received a pay increase on the Ralph Celentano - Coconut Creek P.D. Ellen A. Feld Group 18 fied. My father-in-law was in New when we have problems that need hazardous duty pay in the amount George Pierson - Miramar P.D. Broward County School Board York at the time and my immedi- to be solved. The more that we of $70.00 bi-weekly. Ira Rosenberg - Miramar P.D. Laurie Rich Levinson District 6 ate concern was for his safety. As Nora Rupert District 7 communicate with our County and Marv Wilson - Coconut Creek it turned out, he was fine. Several City Commissioners the more they In 2009, the unit received in July (*This race is going to the November election.) days later, when he returned home, realize the challenges we face. 2% First Responder, in October 2% he gave me a picture that he had We have a big election coming First Responder as well as a 3% taken on September 10th of the Got Stress? Ten Ways to Manage it. in November. When considering cost of living, and hazardous duty twin towers standing proud. He your vote, remember that Rick pay in the amount of $80.00 later had the picture blown up and Scott took major benefits away Stress is a part of life for everyone. 3. Learn to say “No” to too many 10. Cultivate a sense of humor. bi-weekly and additional 2% But working in law enforcement framed for me. It now hangs on a from FRS participants and led the commitments. longevity at the beginning of the comes with additional pressures. wall at the PBA office as a constant charge for “pension reform” (if you Life happens and when things 21st year. Unfortunately, many officers don’t 4. Learn and practice relaxation don’t go as planned it is okay to reminder of the tragedy that oc- have a local pension). No matter know how to manage their stress laugh. curred that day on the southern tip techniques. what concessions and sacrifices we In 2010, 2011 and 2012, no cost of very effectively, and that can of Manhattan. It is not realistic to think that you made through negotiations it was living raises were received. have some serious consequences. 5. Exercise regularly. The tragedy of September 11 never enough for Rick Scott! Let’s Stress is linked to six of the lead- will be stress free, some level of serves as a reminder of how dan- not allow him to steal money from ing causes of death: heart disease, stress is normal and serves as a In October, 2013 the unit received 6. Eat healthy, well balanced meals. motivator. If you are unsuccessful gerous our jobs are on a day to day us again. We must not vote party cancer, accidents, lung ailments, a 2% cost of living increase. In cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. in reducing the effects that stress basis. lines when it comes to state and 7. Get proper amounts of sleep, has on you it may be time to seek 2014 the unit will receive a 2% Here are 10 proven ways to manage Police officer homicides have in- local elections, we must vote for approx. 7-9 hours a night. professional help with a mental cost of living increase in October. stress more effectively: creased 58% so far this year and as candidates who make OUR health professional who can teach usual, Florida is one of most deadly interests a priority. 8. Maintain strong social support. you more effective methods for Negotiations will begin next year 1. Accept that there are things and managing stress. states. Always remember to drive for the 2015 through 2018 events you can’t control. Learn to identify and monitor as safe as possible, buckle up, and 9. Have a safe day, Collective Bargaining Agreement. stressors. Susanne R. Mealer, LCSW, CHt wear your protective gear. Rod Skirvin 2. Keep a positive attitude.

Page 4 - The Broward Centurion September 2014 - bcpba.org bcpba.org - The Broward Centurion September 2014 - Page 5 Now that PBA has been repre- A View senting us for the past five years, in my opinion, the cloud has lifted. I have become more involved and from have taken on the responsibility of being a union representative. I feel that PBA is willing and available the Bench MailBag to handle and deal with each and Judge Cynthia G. Imperato every issue fairly and swiftly, with the dedication needed to make each and every member feel important Q. With pay cuts and economic property and they don’t have a lease, downturn some in law enforce- they will be asked to leave as part of and valued. Although every issue The Broward Centurion presents a ment have found themselves, the process. August 18, 2014 He advised that I shouldn’t ruin may not be handled, they at least new educational feature, “A View friends or family members before my career before it even started. take the time to investigate without from the Bench.” We hope these the court on foreclosure matters. Q. Prior to handling foreclosure To Whom It May Concern, After the president expressed What advice can you offer those matters, you worked in the bias. brief Q & A’s with Judges will his opinion, I became outraged who have a case before the court? criminal division. What advice do PBA has been very accom- provide insight to our members I am writing this letter to express and learned that the IPUA board you have for police officers who modating and quick to answer any when they are called to appear in A. Notice of foreclosure must be are called to testify on a case? my opinion and experiences as a was not really looking out for the questions. I enjoy and now depend court on a criminal case or due to taken seriously. Start working with former IUPA member. As with any- unit, as much as they were look- on their professionalism. Now that personal circumstances. the bank right away for a loan A. Be prepared. Years can pass thing, there are positive and nega- ing out for themselves. They were I have seen firsthand what resources modification. Foreclosure is very between the time an officer made an document intensive for the borrower arrest and the case comes to court. tives. When I was hired with the very selective when addressing are available to me, I will be a PBA We begin the series with Judge North Miami Police Department 11 legitimate concerns. I felt that the and all parties need to be kept in the Before being called to testify, read member for the remainder of my Cynthia G. Imperato who sits on loop. An attorney who specializes in over the original report and any years ago, we were being represented majority of the board members career. the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit foreclosure defense is your best bet deposition. Make sure you are clear by IUPA. As a rookie, I leaned on had ulterior motives and were Court in Florida. to make sure the correct paperwork on the facts of the case. Talk to the the shoulders of senior officers that using their positons to potentially Sincerely, is filed. It is unfortunate, but I see a prosecutor in the case and prepare I respected. I was not as active or further their careers. Sarah Zuniga Judge Imperato graduated from lot of cases where citizens end up in for the hearing. aware as I should have been. There have been other situa- court and don’t have the right docu- North Miami Police Department Virginia Polytechnic Institute and ments because of personnel turnover Q. How should officers conduct Status quo was comfortable, tions that have made me feel very State University with a degree in at banks and other lending institu- themselves on the witness stand? until I actually needed assistance. I uneasy. The board, at their discre- Psychology and Sociology. August 12, 2014 tions. Following up with bankers is was being bullied by administration tion, had the ability to sponsor essential due to changes in lending A. First, it is important to dress the as a result of pregnancy (with my and/or spend the funds as they saw She received a degree in Criminal establishments. part. For example, if you are called Dear Jeff, husband, who was also an officer at fit. Some members benefited more Justice from Tallahassee Com- to testify on a case that involved Q. Can a Judge stop an eviction? battery to an officer, don’t show up North Miami PD). I did not want to than others. It was done very munity College and, at that same I wanted to take a moment to thank in SWAT gear. It may be hard for make waves so I let the abuse con- unfairly and not every member time, began her career as a police you, the Executive Board and staff A. We are under a directive from a jury to believe anyone could hurt tinue. The final straw came toward was treated equally. officer with the Tallahassee the Supreme Court to catch up on you. Second, try not to get antago- for your ongoing support. Your the end of my pregnancy during a A majority of the members Police department. She received a foreclosure cases. The case load has nistic toward a defense attorney. confidence in my office is appreci- heated discussion with a major. The bragged about having access to Master’s Degree in Criminal Jus- decreased from 40,000 to 18,000 Answer questions professionally ated and if there is anything further in the past year. Things are moving and unemotionally, no matter how incident caused me to reach out to manage the union dues, as they tice from Tallahassee Community that we can do for the Broward quickly. In years past, people could they are asked. the IUPA president. saw fit; however, only a small College and was awarded a J.D. County Police Benevolent Associa- expect to stay in their home for I attempted to make a formal number of the members actually from Florida State University three or four years as cases made it In a few worst case scenarios I’ve tion and its membership, please do grievance. I was informed by the benefited from those decisions. College of Law in 1988. through the courts. That is no longer seen police officers who chew gum, not hesitate to contact me. IUPA president that he did not IUPA did not have the same level the case. People have the wrong roll their eyes and have a bad at- impression as far as remaining in titude. Remember, your reputation is feel that he should “waste” any of resources available to the unit Judge Imperato was appointed by Yours truly, their home. They don’t believe they on the line. If you’ve just come off resources on me because I was a in the case of an emergency that Governor Jeb Bush in January of Robert S. Winess, Esq. can be forclosed on. But once a sale a night shift, say so. That’s fine, as minority of the bargaining unit. The PBA has. For example, they use 2003. She handled criminal cases is set a Judge can’t stop it in most long as you don’t give the impres- 370 Camino Gardens Blvd. president said that by the time the the same attorney for criminal/ in Broward County for ten years cases unless they are in the process sion that you are aggravated to be Suite 106 but has recently moved to hearing grievance was resolved, I would shooting incidents as they do for of making a loan modification or there. It’s your job. Of course, the Boca Raton, FL 33432 foreclosure cases for the court. some other loss mitigation strategy. majority of officers come in and do have had the baby and that nothing our bargaining and/or grievance 561-347-7165 If there are tenants living at a a great job. would change. concerns.

Page 6 - The Broward Centurion September 2014 - bcpba.org bcpba.org - The Broward Centurion September 2014 - Page 7 9/11 ROLL CALL Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. CHRISTOPHER C AMOROSO Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 9-W: 23 MAURICE VINCENT BARRY Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 13-W: 23 LIAM CALLAHAN Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 15-W: 23 ROBERT D CIRRI SR Lieutenant Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 15-W: 23 NAME RANK DEPARTMENT PANEL/LINE CLINTON DAVIS SR Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 12-W: 23 DONALD A FOREMAN Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 14-W: 23 FBI GREGG JOHN FROEHNER Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 11-W: 23 LEONARD W HATTON Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation 21-W: 23 THOMAS EDWARD GORMAN Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 15-W: 23 UHURU GONJA HOUSTON Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 14-W: 23 GEORGE G HOWARD Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 12-W: 23 NYFD RONALD P BUCCA Fire Marshal , New York, F.D. 22-W: 23 STEPHEN HUCZKO JR Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 11-W: 23 NYPD ANTHONY P INFANTE JR Inspector Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 11-W: 23 JOHN G COUGHLIN Sergeant New York City, NY, P.D. 18-W: 23 PAUL W JURGENS Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 11-W: 23 ROBERT M KAULFERS Sergeant Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 10-W: 23 MICHAEL CURTIN Sergeant New York City, NY, P.D. 17-W: 23 PAUL LASZCZYNSKI Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 14-W: 23 JOHN D’ALLARA Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 19-W: 23 DAVID P LEMAGNE Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 11-W: 23 VINCENT G DANZ Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 19-W: 23 JOHN J LENNON Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 12-W: 23 JEROME M DOMINGUEZ Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 16-W: 23 J D LEVI Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 9-W: 23 STEPHEN P DRISCOLL Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 18-W: 23 JAMES F LYNCH Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 12-W: 23 MARK ELLIS Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 20-W: 23 KATHY N MAZZA Captain Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 16-W: 23 ROBERT FAZIO Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 18-W: 23 DONALD J MCINTYRE Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 9-W: 23 RODNEY C GILLIS Sergeant New York City, NY, P.D. 18-W: 23 WALTER A MCNEIL Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 15-W: 23 RONALD KLOEPFER Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 17-W: 23 FRED V MORRONE SuperintendentPort Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 10-W: 23 THOMAS LANGONE Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 16-W: 23 JOSEPH M NAVAS Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 13-W: 23 JAMES A NELSON Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 16-W: 23 JAMES LEAHY Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 19-W: 23 ALFONSE J BRIAN G MCDONNELL Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 18-W: 23 NIEDERMEYER III Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 10-W: 23 JOHN WILLIAM PERRY Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 17-W: 23 JAMES W PARHAM Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 14-W: 23 GLEN PETTIT Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 19-W: 23 DOMINICK PEZZULO Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 14-W: 23 CLAUDE RICHARDS Detective New York City, NY, P.D. 16-W: 23 BRUCE A REYNOLDS Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 12-W: 23 TIMOTHY ROY Sergeant New York City, NY, P.D. 17-W: 23 ANTONIO J RODRIGUES Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 13-W: 23 MOIRA SMITH Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 19-W: 23 RICHARD RODRIGUEZ Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 15-W: 23 RAMON SUAREZ Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 18-W: 23 JAMES A ROMITO Chief Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 12-W: 23 PAUL TALTY Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 19-W: 23 JOHN P SKALA Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 15-W: 23 SANTOS VALENTIN JR Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 17-W: 23 WALWYN W STUART JR Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 13-W: 23 KENNETH F TIETJEN Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 13-W: 23 JOSEPH V VIGIANO Detective New York City, NY, P.D. 19-W: 23 NATHANIEL WEBB Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 10-W: 23 WALTER WEAVER Police Officer New York City, NY, P.D. 17-W: 23 MICHAEL T WHOLEY Police Officer Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, P.D. 10-W: 23

NY State Office of Court Administration U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service THOMAS E JURGENS Senior Court Officer NY State Office of Court Administration 21-W: 23 WILLIAM H THOMPSON Captain NY State Office of Court Administration 21-W: 23 RICHARD J GUADAGNO Refuge Manager U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 21-W: 23 MITCHEL S WALLACE Senior Court Officer NY State Office of Court Administration 21-W: 23 U.S. Secret Service NY State Department of Taxation & Finance CRAIG J MILLER Master Special Officer U.S. Secret Service 16-W: 23 CLYDE FRAZIER JR Crime Specialist I NY State Department of Taxation & Finance 20-W: 23 CHARLES M MILLS Dir. of InvestigationsNY State Department of Taxation & Finance 20-W: 23 RICHARD R MOORE Revenue Crimes NY State Department of Taxation & Finance 20-W: 23 SALVATORE PAPASSO Revenue Crimes NY State Department of Taxation & Finance 20-W: 23 TOTAL: 72 WILLIAM H POHLMANN Assistant Deputy NY State Department of Taxation & Finance 20-W: 23

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