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Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, Inc. PRST. STD. 9-11 Shetland Street U.S. POSTAGE BPD psychiatrist: Boston, Massachusetts 02119 PAID BPD psychiatrist: PERMIT NO. 2226 Anti-military bias? WORCESTER, MA By James Carnell, Pax Editor (Also see related article by BPPA attorney Susan Horwitz on page B7) he BPPA has filed a grievance against the BPD’s medical unit in regards to a Treturning veteran who was prevented from resuming his duties as a patrolman despite being fully cleared by military mental health professionals. BPPA member and US Army Major Vladimir Levichev recently returned from his (continued on page A4)

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PILOT Committee BPPA President Tom Nee (right) chair City Councillor along with President Stephen Murphy Barack Obama, Vice President talks to the PAX Joe Biden, and Pax Centurion: What legislative action needs to US Attorney take place in order to address the issue related to General Eric non-profit institutions receiving property tax-free Holder honoring status? the 2009 NAPO Councillor Stephen F. Murphy: The Boston City Top Cops award Council, through legislation recipients, in the that I’ve proposed, has been Rose Garden, working on this issue for a during Police few years. It’s been a slow Week. process that needs the support of the Mayor and, pos- sibly, the legislature. I’ve proposed several options to Flagman Facts: MassHighway bids implement PILOT reform, all of which are posted on my web site www.steve- average $53.25 per hour murphy.com. True PILOT By Jim Carnell, Pax Editor hour (for so-called “redline details”, ing a Masshighway roadway flagger, payment reform has to be n this issue of Pax Centurion (page which are designated by the city as despite Governor Patrick’s assertions embraced by all levels of City Councillor IA7) you will find a copy of a rou- high-traffic, high-impact locations, to the contrary. What many people who government. I think we are Stephen F. Murphy tine MassHighway contract bid for a such as Tremont St., Rutherford Ave, buy into the Governor’s self-serving at that point, because of the construction/bridge project on Route etc.). statements about alleged “cost savings” current economic climate, to reach the point where re- 24. The category for “roadway fail to take into account are the addi- form is not only warranted, it is necessary. flagger” has been highlighted. Each tional costs related to hiring flaggers, PC: The citizens of Boston do not appear to be of the five construction companies including profits for the flagman com- well-informed about the gross inequity of having to submitted bids for the costs of a In any event, the costs associated pany, liability and insurance costs, pay their own property taxes while Harvard Uni- flagger; the bids averaged $53.25 per with a Boston police detail officer are equipment, overtime, night and holi- versity and other well-endowed “non-profits” pay hour. These costs include the indi- already far below (by about $20.00 per day rates. (Note: a Boston police next-to-nothing. What can/should the City Council vidual flagman’s pay plus other costs hour!) the costs associated with hir- (continued on page A7) do to educate Boston’s residents about this issue. In such as insurance, worker’s comp, equipment, etc. These costs do not my opinion, if more citizens knew what they pay in The advertisers of the Pax Centurion do relation to what these tax-free parasites offer in PI- factor into a police detail officer’s pay, not necessarily endorse the opinions of the LOT payments, people would be outraged. as these items are already assumed by Pax Centurion/Boston Police Patrolmen’s SM: I could not agree with you more. It’s been frus- the local city or town. Association. trating to work on this issue year after year and have it Please note that a Boston police The advertisers are in support of the BPPA go mostly ignored by the media. As an at-large coun- officer’s detail rate is currently either Scholarship Fund and every patrolmen who cilor I do what I can to get the word out – when I’m $33.00 per hour (a so-called “standard risks his or her life to protect and serve the community. (continued on page A3) detail” rate, which comprises the majority of our details) or $37.00 per Nation’s First Police Department From the President: Thomas J. Nee PAX Unity & Strength The view from CENTURION here CENTURION he news from the State House is not good since the first of the year it continues to Tget worse as the economic problems continue to grow and take huge bites out of the State revenues. As of this moment the current State deficits have exceeded five RETIRED billion dollars. This continues to be a huge issue of concern at the BPPA in that due to Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, Inc. the massive revenue shortages the State subsequently has many unfunded liabilities, specifically in the areas of local aid, Quinn bill and pension liabilities. Boston Emergency Medical Technicians Historically, we have watched as the economic cycles sometimes created surpluses 9-11 Shetland Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02119 and sometimes deficits, seasoned veterans of the budget process call it the yo-yo Phone: 617-989-BPPA (2772) system, sometimes its up, sometimes down and during the course of time it consis- Fax: 617-989-2779 tently regulates itself and recovers. We can certainly hope and expect that pattern of recovery will repeat itself as it has in the past. But times have changed and before all www.bppa.org Union Printworks is said and done this will be considered a time period of historic proportions. Volume 39, No. 3 • Readership 125,000 • May/June 2009 The news on the scope of budget deficits has opened the door to our adversaries who have BOARD OF EDITORS pounced on I understand the difficulties that we col- Thomas J. Nee, Executive Director James Carnell, Managing Editor our collec- Ronald MacGillivray, Vice President tively bar- lectively face and I don’t mind John Broderick, Jr., Secretary Mark Bruno, Pat Rose, Thomas Pratt, Treasurer Assistant Managing Editors gained ben- sacrificing my fair share, what I do mind efits. These EMS Officers very difficult are decisions made for sake of headlines. James Orsino, President John Bilotas, Secretary and emotional What I do mind is denigrating how much Robert Morley, Vice President Anthony O’Brien, Treasurer times have cre- we earn, calling our wages “perks”, given Len Shubitowski, Chief Steward ated a theater Bulk Mailing Postage Paid at Worcester, Mass., Permit No. 2226 of opportunity what we do, the hours we work and BPPA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for our detrac- what is sacrificed to do it. Our benefits AREA A AREA B AREA C tors. You can are not “controversial”; they are Brian Reaney • Tom Corbett David Fitzgerald • Michael Sullivan Timothy Golden • Bill Hogan pick up a John Bates • Jimmy Carnell Cynthia Beckford-Brewington Joe Miskel • Mark Bruno Michael Leary • Robert Anthony Richard McCormack Patrick Rose • Chuck Kelley n e w s p a p e r collectively bargained and earned. Bob Luongo • James Warmsley Steve Parham • Vincent Stephens anywhere you AREA D AREA E AREA F can find one and no doubt on any given day you will find an article by some editorial Scott Yanovich Michael Harrington • Paul Nee IDENT. UNIT – Michael Griffin Robert Butler • Greg Lynch Lawrence Calderone DRUG UNIT – Paul Quinn writer advocating the roll-back of collectively bargained wages and other benefits for Tim Donovan • Samuel Berte Gerald Rautenberg • Steve Kelley YVSF – Steve Fabiano Tom Barrett Arthur McCarthy • Angel Figueroa Vance Mills public employees, but more specifically for police officers claiming that they are too Chris Morgan • Richard Jordan generous. Sadly, journalistic ethics today often value the story more than the story’s M.O.P. RADIO SHOP / P.D.S. TURRET accuracy, with commercial interests far out-weighing fair journalism or journalistic Mike Mylett John Kundy John Conway • Curtis Carroll John Ridion P.D.S. – Karen VanDyke Horace Kincaide integrity. And the result is a compromised legislature who are more concerned about ACADEMY / RANGE HARBOR E.S.U. mid-term polls, sensationalized new articles, and blogs authored by fictitious, ridicu- EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT Jeff Tobin Hector Cabrera • Francis Deary lous names. Where is the moral outrage of the media that allows a barter program Paul Downey called a “PILOT” to exist, especially here in Boston when they know that there is HEADQUARTERS K-9 / MOUNTED MASTER AT ARMS nearly a half “billion dollars” in untaxed real estate in the City of Boston as a result of Eric Hardin Kevin Ford • Thomas O’Donnell Robert Lundbohm • Mike Murphy John Rogers this outdated law, or how about untaxed endowments that reach into the billions of BPPA COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS dollars. These are just a few examples of the revenues available through legislative AWARDS PUBLIC RELATIONS changes and yet the legislature has indicated that they are going to balance their bud- Bob Butler • J. Broderick • G. Rautenberg Jim Barry get on the backs of public employees. I am left to ask, as I have many times recently GRIEVANCE PAX CENTURION Bob Butler • Jim Carnell • Brian Reaney Jim Carnell • Mark Bruno • Patrick Rose where is the fundamental fairness in that. The governor has suggested zero-funding Mike Leary • Tom Pratt • Dave Fitzgerald BYLAWS the state’s portion of the Quinn Bill; to me that would be equal to 10-12% tax increase BUILDING Tom Nee this year on me in that the States action would remove that income from my annual Tom Nee HEALTH and SAFETY / LABOR MANAGEMENT BARGAINING John Kundy wages and even more far reaching a 10 - 12% lifetime consequence in my pension and Tom Nee • Ron MacGillivray • Brian Reaney ELECTIONS Tom Pratt • Dave Fitzgerald Dave Fitzgerald that is unacceptable. I understand the difficulties that we collectively face and I don’t LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION mind sacrificing my fair share, what I do mind are decisions made for sake of head- Jim Barry Tom Nee lines. What I do mind is denigrating how much we earn, calling our wages “perks”, MassPULL DETAILS / OVERTIME Jim Barry Brian Reaney • Patrick Rose given what we do, the hours we work and what is sacrificed to do it. Our benefits are not “controversial”; they are collectively bargained and earned. Living in the moment, TO ADVERTISE IN THE PAX CENTURION we are in hard times but before we take more away from the working people of the Call the Pax Centurion Advertising Staff at: Commonwealth, it’s time to look at casinos, slot machines, meals tax, hotel tax, clos- COMMONWEALTH PRODUCTIONS: 781-848-8224 • Fax: 781-848-8041 ing corporate loop holes, taxing billion dollar endowments, PILOTS or untaxed real EDITORIAL POLICY estate. It is not a Democrat or Republican problem it is our collective problem. To 1. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association. address the deficiencies both short and long term you must add not subtract and in the 2. No responsibility is assumed for unsolicited material. process put confidence back where the despair has become overwhelming. There 3. Letters or articles submitted shall be limited to 350 words and must be accompanied by the writer’s name, but may be reprinted without name or address at writer’s request. may be areas of waste in the budget, but paying people what they agreed to and earned 4. Freedom of expression is recognized within the bounds of good taste and the limits of available space. 5. The B.P.P.A. reserves the right to edit submission and/or include Editor’s notes to any submitted materials. is not one of them and in the end, if they find, after exhausting all means they still can’t 6. The deadline for printed materials for the next issue is JULY 25, 2009. do it, okay, but do so without insulting us because “we will never forget.” 7. Any article printed in this issue may be reprinted in future issues. In closing, we will continue to keep you updated on the constantly changing situa- BOSTON POLICE PATROLMEN’S ASSOCIATION tion at the State House. We here at the BPPA will continue to support the decision Tel.: 617-989-BPPA (2772) • Fax: 617-989-2779 makers who don’t live in the moment, who promote generating long-term revenues Office Personnel: Annie Parolin • Annmarie Daly that will restore the confidence necessary to carry us into the future.

Page A2 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Message from the Vice President: Ronald MacGillivray Operation Inversion and Operation Deep-Six wo Department ventures that need a payment. Comp time was another element “You will hear that officers commonly quests from rank-and-file officers to use Tsecond look… of this grievance that will be argued sepa- perform police work while on court time comp time awarded in lieu of overtime pay. “Operation Inversion” occurred in rately at another date. if they’re released from court earlier in the The Fair Labor Standards Act requires the Area B-2 in the summer of 2008. The op- “Operation Deep-Six” (BPPA tag) is day. So, if they’re called into court at 9 city to grant comp time requests made with eration dealt with quality of life issues and taking place in Dorchester Court and takes and they get out by 10, it’s common prac- sufficient notice. The act applies to time crime affecting businesses around the tri- a direct approach in denying court atten- tice for police to perform police work. No, earned above and beyond 11 overtime hours angle. There were multiple concerns regard- dance. A good number of “Notices of Ap- the Department does not tell them you in a 4 week period. The Court found that ing the manner in which the Department pearance” from the District Attorney’s Of- must do this, but frequently, officers of “the Secretary of Labor” has determined decided to staff the operation along with the fice that have been issued to officers sched- their own volition complete work that they that an employer must approve compensa- secrecy involved that went far beyond ac- uled for Dorchester Court appear to be have ongoing or join an operation that’s tory time off during the time requested by cepted principles. It is not known how far seized by the Supervisor of Cases or some- ongoing that they have a vested interest the employee unless that would impose an up the ladder that the authorization of this one in the loop before being distributed to in. The contract provides for a four hour unreasonable burden on the employer’s abil- operation went but clearly high enough that the officer. Attendance is based on the Court minimum for court time, but nothing in ity to provide services of acceptable qual- it commanded “operation” status suggest- Supervisor’s determination as opposed to the contract says that officers must go ity and quantity for the public. The Secre- ing that some thought went into it. In order the ADA’s request for the officer’s presence. home and not work if they’re released from tary added that inconvenience to an em- to avoid staffing the operation with officers The issue was dealt with years ago and pro- court before the end of that court time.” ployer is an insufficient basis to deny a re- on regular overtime, the selected officers duced a settlement agreement and an arbi- Is the Department going to parade offic- quest. involved either extended their court time or trators award which are both clear as to the ers to the stand to support the notion that In the City of Chicago’s view, the em- “worked in” over 14 dates. The new con- steps to follow in rescinding an issued “No- officers “volunteer” their time after being ployee couldn’t ask for a particular date or cept, as far as the BPPA is concerned, to tice”. An easier way to deal with the prob- released from court? As we once again go time, but only for some leave, and if any distribute court funds for patrol functions lem from the Department’s standpoint down the slippery slope of flavored testi- time off within a reasonable time after the seems to fly in the face of accountability at would be to voice concerns with the DA’s mony, providing evidence to validate the request would cause undue disruption, then least from the customary routine. office regarding an officer’s presence prior opening statement is going to stretch all the employee must wait longer. Having an officer show up for a “mo- to the “Notice” being issued. From the DA’s believability. The Department will no doubt Undue disruption is clearly equated with tion hearing,” then work on the district per- standpoint placing a stamp on the “Notice” attempt to portray the “Drug Unit” as an spending money on overtime and would be forming patrol functions while still being to the officer would alleviate the immedi- unpaid, charitable group who mutually easier understood if simply stated. Locally, carried on the court slip for in excess of 8 ate interference of the “Notice” being prop- agree to donate their time on a daily basis most if not all comp time is at the discre- hours is considered “common practice” ac- erly delivered. This grievance will be heard to get an early jump on their days work af- tion of the Captain or Commander and usu- cording to the Department’s opening state- later in the year. ter court…that fictional depiction might be ally based on the needs of any given shift. ment on the first day of arbitration. Future At the “Operation Inversion” arbitra- on the Department’s wish list for future Some Captains will allow a fixed number testimony to prove this will no doubt stretch tion, the Department’s opening statement negotiations but has nothing to do with cur- of officers per shift to use comp time on a all credibility. The Supervisor of Cases at framed what they intend to prove is the uni- rent reality. first come, first serve basis based on staff- Roxbury Court will surely be able to lend versal practice within the Department. Future Operation Inversion, advanced by the ing. Comp time is an issue that needs more time lines and have a chance to explain how testimony should prove interesting… this para- Department, is not based on saving money clarity because it is a great benefit to both employing this “hide and seek” component graph is taken verbatim from the transcript of but rather circumventing existing proce- the officer and the department. The Union is actually authenticated for purposes of the first hearing date on April 17th: dures in selecting preferred individuals who would argue that comp time should be ac- receive court funds or collectively “work crued at time and a half and an officer should in” for future consideration. There is no be able to work-in for himself and identify City Councillor Murphy talks to the PAX question that every officer involved in the the (w/o) working out date without con- (continued from page A1) operation worked every hour that that they straint. The department might argue that were paid for but the covert manner in which they want to use particular officers for cer- talking with constituents or local reporters strides. I’d like to see some quicker move- the sanctioned operation was carried out is tain operations that would otherwise fall – but it’s never enough. I’ve had hearing ment but I do see change coming and that disturbing. District officers working patrol under the overtime provisions of the CBA after hearing on this issue and am dismayed is a welcome relief. The tax payers deserve on the 14 dates were not informed of “Op- that requires fair and equitable distribution. by the lack of coverage by the media and a break. This is all about tax fairness. eration Inversion”, creating a safety hazard With money tightening in all aspects of our the lack of attendance by the general public PC: What actions will the City Coun- for both the plain clothes officers involved personal and professional lives, striking a at hearings. I recognize that people have ca- cil and the PILOT committee be taking in the operation and for officers on patrol. balance is important so the average sick use reers and families that they are responsible in the next few months to address this The officers involved did not have call signs does not jump to 15 or 20 days a year. A for, but I do wish that there was more in- issue? and did not appear on the “bat”. more definitive agreement is needed to rec- volvement by the tax payers. True change SM: The Special Committee on PILOT The Department will put their case on in oncile all types of time requested and time can happen if the people stand up and de- was not reformed this year, but that does the future and maybe there will be a sound owed concerns so individual officers and mand it. not mean that I have stopped focusing on explanation from the Captain, Anti-Crime the Department can maintain a level of fair- PC: Why are so few municipal lead- the issue. As I mentioned, I have three pro- Sergeant or Supervisor of Cases as to why minded consistency to the benefit of both ers willing to address this issue, especially posals in committee right now and sit on the Department would, by design, use the parties. at a time when municipal finances are in the Mayor’s PILOT Task Force. I believe court budget to pay overtime for officers such dire straits? If Boston could realize we are making serious strides and will have that are not in court on 40 occasions. This Fiscal Crisis an estimated $350-400 million in tax rev- something that makes sense for the residents operation crossed the line of established tate expenses are outpacing receipts by enue from institutions that currently pay of Boston in the very near future. That said, distribution protocols and blatant safety S$335 million in May and a projected pennies on the dollar, there would be no I encourage constituents to contact my of- concerns. $717 million in June. During the past year need to entertain layoffs of teachers, cops, fice to voice their opinion on this issue. My the Governor’s revenue estimates have been firefighters or public employees. office number is 617.635.4376 or they may Comp Time off every month surmising the tax income SM:Well, I think we are seeing a change email me at stephen.murphy@cityofboston he Chicago Sun Times reports that Chi has not bottomed out even at this point. It on this issue and that’s a direct response to .gov. Tcago Police officers that were denied will be hard to predict any future treatment where we are right now. Of course, I wish My thanks to Councilor Murphy for hav- their requests to take compensatory time off of our benefits until a more definitive pic- that we had implemented PILOT reform ing the courage to raise this issue when so could be in line for damages. The 7th Cir- ture presents itself because of numbers when I first proposed it. The Mayor has many shrinking violets shy away. cuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the changing on an almost daily basis. Protecting formed a task force, which I am on, to deal – Jim Carnell Police Department can no longer cite man- what we have invested with Quinn, health and with this issue and I think we are making Editor, Pax Centurion power shortages to indefinitely deny re- pension issues are our primary concern. www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page A3 Treasury Notes: Thomas Pratt, BPPA Treasurer Dental plan, details, flagmen & the Quinn Bill y first order of business that I would surroundings and who is watching you. we do not have the incident in writing, for to provide for their Mlike to write about is the change in When you are working a detail remember all intent and purposes, it did not happen. families. People in the dental plan. Some people have stated you are there for public safety reasons, We need the written proof. Also, if you make the media love kicking up dirt on us. Once that they did not receive the letter that we though the vendor is paying your wage for an arrest or do something out of the ordi- again outsiders who do not have a stake or sent out informing you, the membership of the day. It is the pedestrian and the free flow nary while performing a public safety de- understand the complexities of our fair city the change. Many of you have called down of traffic that should be of your main con- tail that generates a report also fax it to the will decide on whether the public safety to the union hall and asked why we moved cern. If you feel as though a vendor is try- union hall, I know you have heard it and needs will be met. The Herald and Globe from Delta Dental to Blue Cross/Blue are not going to print a story that a flagman Shield. The reason is simple, to save you a will be receiving an hourly contracted wage few dollars nothing more nothing less. Along with us, over 70 other programs got slashed. between $50 and $53 dollars. That hourly Chris May, the representative from Blue As long as legislators did what they had to do rate is not sexy enough for them. It is up to Cross had stated to the leadership that the because of business and not for the enjoyment of you and the other police officers around the transition would be as seamless as possible Commonwealth to get the true word out. and the Blue Cross network should cover taking the slippers to the cops, I can somewhat Next order of business, members of the most of the dentists that are covered by deal with their decision. But, if was done out of BPPA have called down to the union hall in Delta. If your dentist does not accept BC/ the past few weeks, asked myself along with BS, call me and let me know. I will then spite or because they may think we make to much the other members of the leadership why contact the representative from Blue Cross money for working 70 to 80 hours a week, that is we are not going after certain members of who will then try and attempt to get that not acceptable. To those members of the the Legislature for taking an ax to the fund- dentist into the network. Everyone who is ing of the Quinn Bill. Here are some of my changing over will be getting a member- legislation who this pertains to, I hope you can live reasons. First, Massport and the property ship card in the next couple of weeks. If with yourself being a misery monger. Remember, located in South Boston on the waterfront you do not receive one, call down to the and the legislation that has to be re-filed to union hall and we will try and rectify the everyone talks and you will be found out. get concurrent jurisdiction with the State Po- problem, as soon as possible. If you or your lice. We, as an association have to go back spouse has any questions feel free to give ing to attempt some work that is not in the read it before and I apologize for being re- to some of these legislators for a vote in our me a call. Remember we are here to an- scope of their permit, call a supervisor. Let dundant but this is such an important issue favor. Next, pensions we need the ability swer your questions. the vendor know that you, the officer per- that it has to be brought up from time to for our legislative agent to have access to Next order of business will once again forming the detail, are in charge of the time. Remember, you do not want to be that committee members so he can give them be on details. Remember there are a lot of public’s safety and traffic. officer who gets caught off-base. The City our side of the story. Also keeping us out of people who are not happy over the fact that Now on the subject of flagmen attempt- and the department at this time are in favor the state’s group insurance commission we can earn extra money by performing ing to work on the streets of the City of of us performing details, let’s not give any- (GIC) is another reason. It is a tough road details. They are basically a second job and Boston. YOU have to notify a supervisor one the opportunity to get on top of a soap ahead, we as an organization have to have augment our yearly salary. The general pub- by way of department radio and then the box and make an issue of something that is the ability to have a dialogue with Beacon lic also is not aware of the restrictions placed BPPA of the sighting. You can do this by not warranted. When it is a slow news week Hill. I am not particularly happy about the on us by the department to limit our ability writing an incident report and then a form our profession is an easy topic to take pot arrangement, but it is called politics. We to seek outside employment. So while you twenty-six. Then fax it down to the union shots at. Remember, all eyes are on public have to keep the doors open to hold on to are performing a detail, be conscious of your hall. The fax number is 617-989-2779. If sector employees, their benefits and ability (continued on page A5) BPD psychiatrist: Anti-military bias? (continued from page A1) 6th tour of duty (3 in Iraq, 2 in Kosovo and 1 Without ever taking written notes, the ribution or exacerbating problems, they has not diagnosed them with any actual in Afghanistan) with full clearance, an un- psychiatrist then sent Levichev back to have simply allowed themselves to be brow- psychological disorders. Dr. Scott has acted blemished record and a stellar reputation. veteran’s medical services for additional, beaten or remained silent. In particular, po- antagonistically during the examinations Officer Levichev speaks 6 languages; he unspecified testing. Naturally, the military’s tential BPD recruits who have served in the and has wrongly mandated officers to pro- immigrated to this country from Russia at mental health professionals wanted to know military have complained repeatedly that vide psychiatric records of family mem- age 14. – in writing – exactly what problems the Dr. Scott denies them appointment for un- bers. (emphasis added) She has also re- Upon his most recent return, he had al- BPD psychiatrist had concerns with in re- specified reasons and then forces them to quired officers to undergo unnecessary psy- ready gone through the battery of standard gards to returning the officer to full duty. seek expensive, time-consuming second chological treatment without any diagno- medical and psychological tests that all re- (Not an unreasonable request, is it?) And opinions from other psychiatrists. The ap- sis of disability, disease or ailment.” turning servicemen and women go through. naturally, the BPD’s medical unit couldn’t peal process through civil service is exceed- It is the United States military who keeps Naturally, he anticipated a routine appoint- exactly specify what mental health issues ingly lengthy, and many a potential recruit us safe from savage animals who would kill ment with the medical unit for clearance Levichev was supposedly afflicted with. has simply given up. us, not psychologists from Cambridge who and a quick return to duty so that he might The BPPA went forward and filed a griev- But some individuals have begun to fight seem to harbor nothing but sheer contempt begin to earn extra detail and overtime ance on the member’s behalf, and shortly back, and win. As BPPA Attorney Susan for our servicemen and women. The BPPA money to pay his bills, which had accumu- thereafter, he was returned to full duty, al- Horwitz writes in her article (page B7) “In is outraged at the treatment afforded to our lated since his most recent military com- beit after losing 3-4 weeks of potential de- a recent case, the Civil Service Commis- members who serve in the US military. As mitment. But instead, Levichev was sub- tail and overtime earnings while jumping sion, found that Dr. Scott mistakenly cast the saying goes “Absolute power corrupts jected to verbal insults and demeaning through the hoops the BPD psychiatrist had the applicant as having “anti-social” traits absolutely”, and the BPD should not allow browbeating from the BPD psychiatrist. He erected for him. or tendencies. The Civil Service Commis- a rogue psychologist to wield such broad was informed that – although he had all the But by no means is this complaint sion found further that Dr. Scott’s psychiat- power over the lives of our members who needed paperwork from the military – “it unique. Numerous potential recruits and ric opinions are infected with bias…and have had the courage to serve in the armed wasn’t good enough” and that “she [the psy- returning veterans have complained to the that nothing in the applicant’s history war- forces. Perhaps, in the future, the BPD chiatrist] wasn’t comfortable with the BPPA about being deferred for appointment rants the conclusions reached by Dr. might consider not accepting the low bid D.O.D’s (Department of Defense) clearance or delayed in their return to full duty status Scott.” Boutin v. Boston Police Department, for medical services which so greatly im- procedures”. She also told him “I know your as a result of Dr. Marcia Scott’s apparent G-1-06-139, G1-06-317 (2009). Further- pact the careers of outstanding officers who kind” (Ed.: whatever that means!) and “I bias against anyone with military service more, according to Attorney Horwitz’s desire only to return to the job they love see how the military passed bad habits back on their record. Many a military veteran has article:…“Dr. Scott has refused to clear without harassment influenced by a left- to you”. reported that, out of a legitimate fear of ret- officers to return to full duty although she wing political agenda.

Page A4 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Secretary Spread: Jay Broderick, BPPA Secretary Why are paid details responsible for the state’s financial problems? t never ceases to amaze me how it is that It reminds you of the old saying, “never let tions. During his time there, he was always IPaid Details continue to be blamed for the truth get in the way of a good story”. honest and willing to listen to our concerns. Recent Police Funerals the problems in the State’s finances. Despite While on the issue of Paid Details, this We may have not always been able to agree ’d like to take the chance to thank every- an independent report from the State winter was particularly tough on Area F with each other but it was never because of Ione who attended the recent funerals in Auditor’s office, which showed a minimal, people and concerns/ issues have been a lack of effort or respect. I wish him the Oakland, Pittsburgh, and New York City. if any, savings from the use of “flagmen”. brought to the BPPA. Though it may not be best of luck in his new assignment. We look We have been contacted by many different We’ve been saying it for years and finally the only answer, I think that the cuts to over- forward to working with Deputy police unions nationwide who were amazed we have a report that backs us up. One time played a huge role in the lack of de- McCormick as we face some very serious at the number of our members who attended would think that would be enough for the tails available to Area F. With the Depart- issues in the future. the funerals, especially the ones in Califor- naysayers but NO! Our Governor, who ment slashing court overtime as well as More guardroom talk centers on the ru- nia and Pennsylvania. hasn’t really accomplished one thing that regular patrol overtime, people, who would mors that the Tactical Bike Unit, the When I was in Pittsburgh, I had the op- he promised during his campaign (I have normally be in court, started to perform Mounted Unit, and the Drug Units will all portunity to speak to the President of their yet to see a thousand more Police Officers details. VP Ron MacGillivraymade a com- be downsized or even eliminated. Why, with union and he was incredibly grateful at the that he promised), floats the is- response by the Boston Police and sue back out on the front page. Despite an independent report from the State Auditor’s the outside cities that attended. He continues to think that the Many of the Pittsburgh Police Of- elimination of hundreds of Po- office, which showed a minimal, if any, savings from the use ficers were really taken back when lice Officers from the of “flagmen”. We’ve been saying it for years and finally we they learned that everyone paid out Commonwealth’s streets will have a report that backs us up. One would think that would of their own pockets and used their save money. How you may ask? own time. On behalf of everyone Well, because we will pay flag- be enough for the naysayers but NO! Our Governor, who at the BPPA, thanks again. men less money than we pay the hasn’t really accomplished one thing that he promised Police Officer, that’s why!! during his campaign (I have yet to see thousand more Police BPPA Golf Makes perfect sense until the Tournament facts get in the way. The BPPA Officers that he promised), floats the issue back out on the recently obtained copies of four front page. He continues to think that the elimination of he BPPA held its annual Golf bids from various construction TTournament on Thursday, May th companies seeking to work on hundreds of Police Officers from the Commonwealth’s 28 at the Pembroke Country Club Mass Highway projects. A re- streets will save money. How you may ask? Well, because we with the after golf festivities at the view of these bids shows that Beachcomber in Quincy. The tour- the average cost for a “flagger” will pay flagmen less money than we pay the Police Officer, nament was a huge success and will was over $50 an hour! In the that’s why!! Makes perfect sense until the facts get in the way. benefit the BPPA Scholarship pro- most extreme case scenario, the gram. savings from having a Police We had some great prizes to give Officer at the site would be $13 dollars an parison to the amount of details from the summer coming and firearm violence on the away including a pair of Red Sox/Yankees hour (redline) and potentially $16 an hour. past year to his year and found that it was rise, would the department consider tickets at the new Yankee Stadium, which How is that going to save money for the pretty similar, with a bit fewer this year. downsizing any units? Especially when an were donated by Continental Home Loans taxpayers? Those bid prices certainly don’t Academy class is due to graduate within and Chris Morgan. Also included in that include the cost of the “flagger’s” health Department Changes the month. The most common answer is that prize was a hotel room and dinner in NYC care insurance, which is ironic because the they need to eliminate overtime at the dis- the night of the game, which was donated here have been a number of changes by Aetna Insurance and Tom Scotto. Blue State continues to push public employees Twithin the BPD Command Staff, which trict level. A better question is why don’t toward the GIC, where they will have more we have the proper staffing levels in the dis- Cross/Blue Shield, our new dental provider, always makes for great guardroom talk. The donated some great tickets, as did Cityside control over plan design, which really BPPA always looks forward to being able tricts? We must have a dozen of civilians means that your co-pays and deductibles working in Research and Analysis. Why Tickets. Ultimate Parking and Joe Driscoll to have a respectful and working relation- also sponsored a hole and donated a num- will increase. I have an idea…why don’t ship with the Command Staff and all Com- can’t they figure out how many Police Of- we keep Police Officers on details, main- ficers are needed to properly staff a major ber of gift certificates to various restaurants manders and we see no reason why that will across the city. Thanks to all our hole spon- tain the hundreds of trained first respond- be different with these changes. That being city Police Department? Maybe one of the ers on our streets, save the $16 an hour, and dozen contract employees who have been sors for their generosity. said, I want to thank Lt Colm Lydon for the For those of you who haven’t played not pay additional health care premiums? work he did as the Deputy of Labor Rela- hired in the last year (but conveniently don’t show up in the department’s payroll because Pembroke Country Club in a while, give it they’re not technically department employ- a try. Our host, Derek Holt and the new Dental plan, details, flagmen & the Quinn Bill ees) can take this on as a project. If you ownership, have really worked hard to get it back into great condition. (continued from page A4) can’t use the contract employees, how about better utilizing all of those “Executive As- what we have. It infuriates me that our mem- one talks and you will be found out. Hope- sistant” positions. They might be too busy BPPA E-Mail List bers may lose money after paying for col- fully in the upcoming months the state’s tax though because a few of them made over nyone interested in receiving email up- lege and spending time away from their receipts will get better and we may see some $40,000 each in overtime last year despite A dates/alerts from the BPPA, please families. Along with us, over 70 other pro- re-funding coming our way (a little prayer being paid base salaries of over $100,000. email me at [email protected] and I will grams got slashed. As long as legislators may help). Not bad money for never having to work a add you to the list. I send out all emails so did what they had to do because of busi- In closing, I would just like to thank those morning watch, answer a radio call, or get that no one can see your email address and ness and not for the enjoyment of taking legislators who stood by us and lobbied hard ordered to work on First Night. I don’t allow the list to be used by anyone the slippers to the cops, I can somewhat deal for our cause over the last few weeks, espe- I don’t want to single out any specific but the BPPA. with their decision. But, if it was done out ciallyState Representatives Fallon, Walsh positions and I’m not blaming these guys Stay safe and enjoy your summer!! of spite or because they may think we make and Senator Hart. If I missed a few I apolo- for making money. It’s why we all work too much money for working 70 to 80 hours gize in advance. Remember keep your but the cuts; if they need to happen, need to a week, that is not acceptable. To those guard up and watch each other’s backs. If I happen to the people that put the police in members of the Legislature who this per- am doing something wrong, give me a call policing last! tains to, I hope you can live with yourself and let me know I work for you, the mem- being a misery monger. Remember, every- bership. www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page A5 Health Safety Knowledge

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Page A6 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) The Marching Season, part 9: Q.: Who gets blamed for traffic delay and aggravation resulting from “Good Cause” marches? A.: The cops… By Jim Carnell, Pax Editor And this year, with the economy in the whether I was being paid to direct a traffic Beacon Hill “Make Way for Ducklings” ARCH, march, march, march, walk, tank and municipal finances stretched to the nightmare around her pretentious march of march who get blamed by fuming motor- Mwalk, walk, walk, run, run, run, breaking point, every “good cause” that phonies running for the relief of some in- ists having to drive six miles out of their run… used to be covered by either detail or over- vented malady of one kind or another, like way to get around the block. And it’s not Yes, it’s “ THE MARCHING SEA- time funds is now expected to be provided the march against flatulence or something. the nitwits from Newton or the boobs from SON” again, that wonderful time of year for…free. Yes, virtually every alleged char- I replied, “No, Maam, I’m here on my own Brookline walking in the annual Boston when hundreds- perhaps thousands - of ity or benevolent organization whose board time because I hate my children and I’m Common “Walk against Hunger” who have “good causes” decide that God himself of directors are earning around $450K for independently wealthy”. I received a look to feel the wrath of aggravated residents who came down from Heaven and conferred sitting on their fat arses wailing about their that could have killed. Hopefully, the of- simply want to enjoy a quiet weekend. Nei- upon their benevolent organization the un- concerns “for the children” expect the po- fending yuppie has since died a horrible ther is it the waddling pig clad in spandex fettered right to clog Boston’s streets and lice to provide escorts and safety for their death, but I digress… who occupies the public streets for 3-plus cause untold aggravation, delay and frus- army of marching lemmings for the dough- Yes, it’s never the precocious little chil- hours to complete a five-mile “run” in the tration for residents, motorists and the most nut. A few years ago, an incredulous yuppie dren in duck costumes and their obnoxious annual “Race to Remember” who has to forgotten of all… the police. scumbag actually had the nerve to inquire yuppie parents participating in the annual (continued on page A15) Letter to the Boston Globe Re: Police response to recent pro-flagman editorials Dear Editor, police detail pay. A few pages later, (B-4) Fact is that the current detail rate for Globe’s animus towards blue-collar cops As members of the Boston Police in the story about “Clark Rockefeller” and Boston police officers is almost $20 per hour always supercedes the facts, doesn’t it? Patrolmen’s Association who are routinely his Beacon Hill elitist wife, Sandra Boss, less than a Mass. prevailing-wage flagger. Generous or lucrative? Depends on what denigrated by your publication, it was duly the adjective used to describe her $40,000 A recent MassHighway contract bid (Dist neighborhood you come from, I guess…. noted on June 3rd, 2009, in your “Short per week pay was merely “generous”. “Lu- 5. # 605361) for bridge repairs on Route 24 fuse” editorial blip (“Details: this sacred crative” is, of course, intended to imply lists the average bid of five competing con- – James W. Carnell cow is bull”, p. A-16) that the term “lucra- greed or excessive wealth, while “generous” struction firms for the category of “road- Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association tive” is once again employed to describe is a more benign, amicable term. way flagger” as $53.25 per hour. But the Area A-1 representative Flagman Facts: MassHighway bids average $53.25 per hour (continued from page A1) officer’s detail rate does not increase regard- The members of the Boston Police to the issue of police details vs. flagmen. ing that flagmen would be hired at around less of night, day, holiday or length of the Patrolmen’s Association desire only a fair Unfortunately, we are often used as politi- “$10 or $12 per hour” have been caught in assignment.) examination of the facts and figures related cal fodder by politicians looking to divert a lie of their own making. That is why this public attention from their own failures. The information is either ignored or major media editorialists and columnists downplayed. The facts are the facts…. who have buffaloed the public into believ-

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Page A8 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) More stories the major media hasn’t/won’t cover By Jim Carnell, Pax Editor guard, Rommel Clarke, is seen desperately CU Officer Brian Mahoney, Detail trying to hold onto the victim, who was at- DOfficers Peter Fontanez (A-7) John tempting suicide from the 8th floor of the Wright (B-2): Just another day… garage. The victim is obese, and the guard AMAZING, ISN’T IT? The press cov- is about to lose his grip, when Officer ers what they want to cover, and disregards Mahoney arrives and grabs the man’s arm the rest. If a cop does something allegedly and then hoists the man by his belt back wrong, it’s front-page news. If a cop pre- over the ledge. Reportedly, the man fights vents crime on a detail, makes an arrest, with the officers and curses them for sav- saves a life, etc. etc., it’s almost always ig- ing his life. The video was sent to the BPD nored or relegated to a back page, 3-line media relations and then, we assume, dis- news brief. Here’s a few more recent inci- tributed to the major media, but it was never dents the media either pooh-poohed or com- seen by the public. To say it is dramatic is pletely ignored. With the exception of an understatement. Officer Mahoney did an WTKK’s Michelle McPhee and WRKO’s outstanding job, as well as the security guard Tom Finneran, most of the media has an at the garage. But nobody knows, because anti-police, left-wing political agenda that the press chose not to cover it. Why?..... is specifically designed to make us look bad. Please continue to send in incidents that CC#090304413, 6/3/09, 7 Oak St., happen on detail or involve actions of brav- Chinatown, 1:45 PM: ery and courage such as these….. Officer Peter Fontanez, working a paid detail, is approached by a man speaking CC# 090280385, 5/22/09, Area A-1, excitedly in Chinese, gesticulating toward 270 Tremont St.: a fleeing Hispanic male suspect. Officer A radio call is received for a suicide at- Fonatanez gives chase and after a lengthy tempt at the parking garage at 270 Tremont foot pursuit, apprehends the suspect. It is St. at 6:45PM. Officer Brian Mahoney of later determined that the man is part of an the Area A-1 drug control unit is nearby organized gang from New York whose sole conducting an investigation. Sgt. Mike Tal- purpose is to break into homes in the bot happens to viewing active video cam- Chinatown area using fake police-like eras of the area at the very moment the 911 badges and robbing Chinese immigrants. call comes in, and manually turns the cam- Numerous robberies of a similar type had eras to the front of the garage, capturing the occurred recently, targeting the same im- unfolding scene on live video. A security (continued on page A15) Neponset Preschool

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Detail Officers John Wright and Wil- But of course, since the discovery was made Insurance son Quiles, performing a detail for Boston by “lucrative” detail officers (don’t you love Agency, Inc. that term they always use!), that part of the Latin Academy, hear a very loud banging Auto & Homeowners Insurance noise from behind the school. Investigat- news was…yep, you guessed it, ignored by ing, the officers discover a series of five the media….. Just another day in the big 1152 Washington Street capped, plastic bottles that appear to be city….. Dorchester Lower Mills The Marching Season, part 9 617-296-0350 (continued from page A7) Save $$$$$ on your Homeowners Insurance!!! explain to lost motorists why it’s taken an the end of the day, the vast majority will Qualified applicants receive up to a hour to proceed 100 yards on a Sunday return home to privileged, lily-white sub- morning. No, the poor S.O.B. who gets urbs where they have moved to get away 33% Discount blamed for all of these conundrums is: the from the poor and downtrodden.) Busloads on Homeowners Insurance! maligned, beleaguered street-level patrol of impressionable school children singing officer. “Michael, row your boat ashore” and “If I Call me for a quote today! There must be a good reason why the had a hammer” (Lord only knows what I’d Speak with a “live” person! Walk against Stupidity or the March of do if I had one, but again, I digress…) and No recordings or voice mail! Morons can’t be relocated to Route 9 in graying hippies with anti-war slogans Free pickup of plates! Wellesley, but I haven’t heard it yet. And pasted on their backpacks gather to raise 23 years serving the community! I’m still waiting to hear why every year in money to feed the alleged hungry and starv- Multiple discounts available! early June, on a weekday at lunchtime and ing poor folk. Of course, about 100 yards extending throughout the afternoon and into away, rolling around on the Boston Com- Call me for a quote today!!! the evening rush-hour, those suburban froot- mon on their bloated bellies, belching and Judie Flynn • 617-296-0350 loops and “eccentric” (trans.: crazy) Bea- burping after having consumed breakfast, con Hill Yankees dressed in revolutionary lunch and a second-helping helping of war costumes who comprise the “Ancient vittles from nearby St. Francis house, are Don’t know me? and Honorable Military Company” (“first the aforementioned hungry and starving at the bar, last at the battle”) get to bring poor folk. They will not be walking against Ask someone you may know… traffic to a standstill while they perform their hunger, because they are too tired to walk. “Flynn Insurance has handled our insurance needs for years. Their competitive pansy-girl marching-dance in the middle of It has always amazed me how we have enor- rates and prompt professional response is unbeatable! I highly recommend Tremont St. mously fat starving people who are alleg- Judie Flynn of Flynn Insurance.” – Jim Wyse, Sergeant-Detective, A -1 Soon, there will again appear the “Cor- edly “hungry” holding cellphones in their porate Challenge Road Race”, in which hands (Q.: Where do they send the “Flynn Insurance is a local home-grown agency that has treated me man-girls from Boston banks and board- cellphone bill for bums?) while they waddle exceptionally well over the years. I have, and will continue to send all my rooms dressed in their underwear trying to sideways through the metal detectors at St. friends and family to Judie. She delivers only prompt, professional, friendly service.” – Matt Machera, Attorney at Law, impress their bosses with their athletic Francis House, and then those of us who Formerly of the Suffolk County DA’s Office prowess will expropriate downtown streets work for a living are supposed to have sym- during rush-hour while harried patrolmen pathy for them. Working people often skip “I’ve been doing business with Judie (Flynn) for years and she’s always gone try to explain to angry residents why they’re meals, but the alleged “hungry” people get well above and beyond for me and my family.” – Mike Coppinger, Patrolman, District 14 stuck in traffic. Naturally, the organizers of fed three squares a day? America has starv- these marches and the people who issued ing fat people whose carcasses could easily “I have had both my Auto and Homeowners Insurance with Judie Flynn of the permits are never around when frustrated feed a family of cannibals in Darfur for a Flynn Insurance for years. Their reliable service and friendly, dependable staff motorists are venting their spleens at the year. And once their “disability/ SSI /cuckoo make everything simple and easy.” – Maura Flynn, Commander of the Paid Detail Unit (no relation) officer having the misfortune to be assigned checks” are distributed after dessert is over, to traffic duty in the intersection. And of the afternoon will be spent dealing drugs “For years, Judie has provided superior service for me and my family. Her course, each and every motorist wants- nay, on the Common or pestering motorists personal attention goes above and beyond. They really go out of their way!” demands- a personalized explanation of snarled in traffic (probably because of the – Tom Richardson, Patrolman, E-5, (retired) what is going on, who is marching, how long Walk against Hunger) shaking coffee cups it’s going to last, when it’s going to be over, in their windows and demanding alms for “Judie (Flynn) has handled my Auto and Homeowners policies for years. Her etc. etc. ad nauseum. the poor so they can get themselves a gal- professional, efficient, friendly service is second to none and she does it with a My all-time favorite remains the annual lon of premium Mohawk-brand vodka. smile.” – Danny Rice, Detective, Domestic Violence Unit “March against Hunger”, in which thou- But of course, (altogether now…) “it’s sands of well-meaning, starry-eyed partici- for a good cause………” “For years Judie (Flynn) has handled our insurance. Her honest, straight- pants adorn themselves with the mantle of forward approach and professional, friendly service makes insurance easy.” martyrdom and descend upon our fair city – Chris Boyle, Patrolman, Drug Unit for the express purpose of feeling good about themselves while deluding them- “Flynn Insurance is like Cheers – where everybody knows your name. selves into believing they are helping to feed They treat you like you’re part of the family and even answer their own the poor and downtrodden. (Of course, at phones!” – Bobby Murphy, EMT, Boston EMS www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page A15 Making a Difference

Page A16 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) How to Sleep Better at Night Directors of the Retired and Stop Worrying Patrolmen’s Division of the by Attorney Richard L. Rubino Today’s products have changed a bit. For For our free monthly newsletter, please BPPA: hese days, there seems to be more bad example, let’s take a look at fixed annuities. contact us at 617-630-8787 or on the web RETIRED John Murphy Tnews than good. You can’t read a paper In addition to steady interest rates and guar- at www.justdontlosethemoney.com David Mackin or watch the news without hearing some- antee of principal, there are income riders Protecting Your Wealth radio is heard on Joe Vannelli thing negative about Wall Street or the that can give you peach of mind if you are Sundays on WRKO from 9–10am and WBZ Retired Patrolmen’s Joe O’Malley economy. If you’ve watched any of the re- looking to generate income. Some of these from 5–6pm. 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How is one supposed money in a not so perfect economy! he Retired Boston Police Patrolmen’s Division of the BPPA, a subdivision of the to sleep at night? These fixed annuities are not for every- TBPPA, is holding its monthly meeting at 1:00 P.M. on July 2nd (the first Thursday Well, here is something I like to call one and they have pros and cons, but one in July) at the offices of the BPPA. We invite and any all retired police officers who “sleep insurance.” Principal Protected Ac- thing is for sure. We all need more safety retired as Patrolmen/Patrolwomen, and as members in good standing of the BPPA at counts (PPAs) are something that most and predictable results. Having a stream of his or her time of retirement, to rejoin the BPPA as a full member in The Retired people should consider, young or old. For income that is predictable and that you can- Boston Police Patrolmen’s Division of the BPPA. those nearing retirement age, or in retire- not outlive is what we need in these unpre- As you know, retirement and health benefits are an exploding development in ment, making a mistake and losing money dictable times. today’s economy. With the help of the BPPA, its membership, legal and legislative is not an option. PPAs come in different fla- In the last piece I wrote for Pax Centu- staff, we will inform you of any planned changes. vors and which to choose depends on that rion, I described an “asset protection trust” Think about this. You will not be an honorary member of the BPPA, but a full particular person’s situation. For some, it that protects money if the pensioner goes member of the BPPA through this Division. could simply be moving from risky invest- into a nursing home. The financial product Anyone interested in acquiring more information may call the Union at 617-989- ments to bank accounts, or you could use described above could be a perfect fit for 2772. There are currently five (5) directors of this Division and any one of them will laddered CDs or fixed annuities. For oth- that type of trust. If the pensioner does go be glad to speak with you. ers, it could be the good old-fashioned sav- into a nursing home, his pension goes with The cost of rejoining this union as a full member is $24.00 per year which will go ings bond. For many Americans, the value him. If this product is in the Income Only to the BPPA. Once those dues are paid you will become a full member of the BPPA of their investments is one thing, but for Protective Trust, it can produce income for through the Retirement Division. some, the ability to generate a monthly in- the stay at home spouse for the rest of their To be placed on the mailing lists for the Pax Centurion, please contact the Union. come in order to live comfortably is even life or, when the pensioner passes away, the Retirement and health updates from our Legislative Aide James Barry. more important. spouse can turn off the income stream and Some of you may know a retired teacher, start collecting the death benefit pension. a firefighter or a retired police officer. Many The Income Only Trust, as described in my of these people have a luxury most people previous article, is like a newly built home. lack – a predictable income they cannot The financial product described here is the outlive from a pension. 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Page A18 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Killed in the Line of Duty: March 17, 1969 Boston Police Officer Francis Bertram Johnson By Ray Melo The two officers were familiar fixtures to the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was under- ucky?” “Here sir.” “John?” “Here.” the people who worked in the theater dis- way. The sidewalks were smothered with “B“You guys have your usual post at trict, because Bucky and John worked there people wearing green hats, green beads, Stuart and Tremont. Traffic should be rela- for years. green face paint, and drinking green beer. tively light today since it’s Evacuation Day. Meanwhile, the last vehicle was tagged Today, green was differently in style. Street However, keep in mind the traffic heading and towed off of the parade route in South vendors with greasy hair and dirty finger- to Southie for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Boston, A.K.A., Southie, for its traditional nails pushed their stolen shopping carts Well, that’s about it, Gents. Does anyone St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Public Works stuffed with everything Irish up and down have any thing to say?” Department scurried the streets. Gray smoke “Yeah, Sarge? Did you know that the about removing the re- rose from the many Charitable Irish Society organized the first maining dirty snow backyard grills giving St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston in mounds off the parade up their hiding spots. 1761?” route. Lawn chairs that The smell of char- “Really? I didn’t know that Tom,” as once served as parking broiled chicken, steak, numb excitement raced out of the sergeant’s spot savers during the and burgers kept a dog’s mouth, “I’ll have to keep that in mind.” The winter were used for nose into the wind as it chuckles faded as the patrolmen exited the its true intended pur- licked its chops. guardroom. pose front row seats The bands marched It was March 17, 1969, and roll call for the parade. Patrol- and played out loud Police Officer Francis B. Johnson ended. A battalion of patrolman all wear- men hurried up and while the clowns did ing white hats marched down the flights of waited for roll call and their best to be silly. The chairs. Further down on your left were more steps from the 5th floor of the old brick build- some cursed under 2794 children got a bigger seats, bathrooms and a backroom used as ing at 229 Milk Street, home to the their breath because laugh from seeing the an office. The Tam almost sat at the corner department’s largest division, the Boston they were ordered to horses poop on the of Stuart and Tremont Street and it was Police Traffic Division. The patrolmen of work the parade. streets. The politicians nestled within the notorious Combat Zone. this division managed and directed the flow Patrolmen Johnson and Ryan arrived at wore their Sunday’s best. They waved to Given its location, the establishment was a of vehicle traffic in the busiest and most their post and went straight to work. Bucky all and carried big smiles like they cared. place of low repute. The Tam’s neighbors congested parts of the city. The only differ- Johnson manned the cover post, and John Their cronies walked close by like body were the Teddy Bare Lounge, The Two ence between a patrolman assigned to a dis- Ryan manned the relief post. The cover post guards. O’Clock Lounge, Club 66, and the Naked trict station and a patrolman assigned to the was the primary traffic post. It was the busi- As families and friends celebrated Saint I. Besides the strip clubs were X-rated traffic division was that the traffic division est traffic post which was a large intersec- Patrick’s Day, John S. Stewart, a 47-year- movie theaters and adult book stores. It was officers did not have radios or a squad car. tion, such as Stuart Street at Tremont. The old drifter from Detroit, MI, walked the a haven for criminal activity and perverts. If a “white hat” needed help they would relief post was a smaller less congested in- have to locate a call box or flag down a dis- tersection relatively close to the cover post, trict cruiser. The majority of their incidents such as LaGrange Street at Tremont. The were on-sites. patrolmen worked the posts in conjunction The day shift exited the base and hit the with each other, ensuring no interruption in streets in all directions en route to their traf- the flow of traffic. Officers Johnson and fic post. Patrolmen Francis Johnson, Ryan performed like matadors as the me- A.K.A. “Bucky”, a nickname he picked up tallic beasts buzzed by them feet away. as a youth growing up in Clam Point, Bucky blew his whistle loud and clear and Dorchester, and his partner, John A. Ryan, got the attention of the motorist to either took turns driving each other to their traffic bring it on through or to stop. post located at Stuart and Tremont Street. The sun passed its midway point, and

streets of downtown Boston. Stewart was a Patrolman Johnson looked at his wrist- career criminal who made his mark in sev- watch and he looked forward to getting off eral western states and he did time at Walla- at 5:45 P.M. Bucky’s wife, Mary, and the Walla State Penitentiary in Washington kids were at her mother’s house in State for robbery. A large scar on his right Dorchester. They planned to have a family cheek told of a violent past. Stewart’s dis- barbeque when Bucky got home. eased soul would eventually make its way John Stewart entered the Tam around to the Tamworth Café, better known as the 3:30 P.M. and he slimed his way up to the Tam. bar and planted his wormy figure on the The Tam was a dive bar located at 222 germ-laden barstool. He sat furthest away Tremont Street. As you walk in it had a long from the front entrance about the tenth bar narrow “L” shaped bar counter accommo- stool down. Tucked away in his jacket is a dating ten to twelve bar stools. A cigarette brown paper bag containing a stolen .32 machine and phone booth was to your right, caliber French-made “MAB” semi-auto- and to your left were a couple of tables and (continued on page A21) www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page A19 WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association

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Page A20 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Killed in the Line of Duty March 17, 1969: Boston Police Officer Francis Bertram Johnson (continued from page A19) matic pistol. He sat quietly ordering beers Mr. Reilly reached over the bar and working his family was always with him. who gives his life in the cause of peace for and as he drank he stared at his reflection grabbed a beer bottle and ran to aid Officer He was gung-ho about only one thing; his others that man does not die merely for the in the mirror from behind the bar. He gave Johnson. Suddenly, a shot rang out, and the family. He was a very devoted family man, purpose of enforcing the law that man dies himself a smirk as demons danced in his patrolman for 23 years and a father of six and it was an honor to be his brother-in- in a perfect act of charity.” head while cockroaches played with his goes limp. The assailant was able to fire a law. On June 11, 1970, a jury of nine men shoe laces. round into the abdomen of Officer Johnson Mrs. Mary Johnson and the family had and three women convicted John Stewart Cigarette smoke filled the barroom like at point blank range. Reilly broke the beer the sudden heart wrenching task of plan- of murder in the first degree and he was London fog. The only fresh air in the joint bottle over Stewart’s head and Stewart ning and making decisions for the funeral. sentenced to death which really meant life was when the front door opened. A sickly swung around and fired twice. One bullet Their world was turned upside down. in prison. The murderer was sent to Walpole congested cough occasionally rang out from hit Reilly in the chest Francis Johnson Jr. State Prison. In May of 1996, the 73 year the shadows and the coagulated phlegm was and the other hit Clancy was an Army soldier old cop killer requested a new trial and it easily washed down with beer. Stained nico- in the shoulder. Reilly plucked out of the was subsequently denied. In 2002, Stewart tine fingertips with cigarette and beer breath and Clancy fall to the deep jungles of South expired behind bars. was a prerequisite for the Tam. floor and Stewart was Vietnam and he barely Patrolman Francis B. Johnson was John Reilly and his wife sat at the bar dazed by the head strike. made it to his father’s born in Boston on November 18, 1918, and two seats away from Stewart.Ralph Ciralli, Two patrons jumped on funeral. grew up in Dorchester, MA. He was a vet- the day bartender, was cashing out his day top of Stewart and one Hundreds turned eran of World War II enlisting in the U.S. receipts while the evening bartender, Jo- of the escaping custom- into thousands and po- Army Air Corps in April, 1942. He held the seph Trocano, waited on customers and ers flagged down Patrol- lice officers from ev- rank of Sergeant and served with the 443rd talked with his co-worker. At about 5:00 man Ryan and he raced erywhere stood shoul- Air Service Group in Europe. He was hon- P.M., the scoundrel got up and walked into into the bar and wrestled der to shoulder to pay orably discharged in November, 1945. the men’s room and exited moments later the firearm out of their respects to their Officer Johnson was appointed to the with the gun in his left hand. He threw the Stewart’s hand and ap- 2794 fallen brother officer Boston Police Department on December 18, paper bag on the bar and said to the bar- prehended him. and to the Johnson 1946. He served in Division 14, 4, the Bu- tender, “Fill it up.” The bartender, Ciralli, The 1-7 radio car family. At Dolan’s Fu- reau of Criminal Investigations as a Detec- thought Stewart wanted beer to take out, with Patrolmen Cummings and Nolan neral Home in Lower Mills, a drummer in tive, and the Traffic Division. His badge and he stated, “We don’t sell beer to take and the 101 Wagon carrying Patrolmen a Boston Police Uniform played a slow number was 2794. out, go across the street.” Stewart raised Wahler and McDonough receive a call for somber beat as officers marched into the He received several accommodations for the gun to eye level and repeated his de- a robbery at the Tam. They arrived moments funeral parlor. Hands were shaken and meritorious duty. In October 1948, Patrol- mand. The bartenders saw the gun and later and observed the carnage. They are backs were patted and the Johnson Family man Johnson captured two armed bandits they look at each other thinking this guy horrified to see Patrolman Johnson uncon- stood and greeted the well wishers. who robbed a package store. In October is joking. The criminal pulled the trigger scious with blood coming from him. A pa- Six of Bucky Johnson’s closest cowork- 1955, Detective Johnson captured three twice and fire spitted out of the handgun. trolman ran to the squad car and cried into ers, Patrolmen John Ryan, Theodore Roxbury youth who admitted to killing a One projectile whizzed by Trocano and the car radio, “We have an officer shot! Howley, James Burns, John Cunniffe, liquor proprietor in Dorchester. In May crashed into the wall next to the mirror Officer down!” Patrolmen, Detectives, Robert Lawler, and Robert Walley were 1968, Officer Johnson left his traffic post at and the other into the ceiling. Lieutenants, and Captains flood the Tam. his pallbearers. The grim faced patrolmen Stuart and Tremont to chase and capture an The bartenders and the patrons froze and Police officials recovered the suspect’s carried the flag draped Bronze casket into armed suspect of a vicious assault and rob- followed the gunman with their eyes. weapon and six spent cartridges. St. Ambrose’s Church on Adams Street bery. Stewart walked down the bar towards the The 101 wagon raced Patrolman from out of the cold rain. Massachusetts He was survived by his wife, Mary, and front entrance and passed Michael Clancy Johnson to Massachusetts General Hospi- Governor Sargent, Mayor White and a six children: Francis Jr.21,Mary Teresa22, and Joseph Flynn. The madman removed tal and emergency room nurses were able host of dignitaries sat in attendance. Patrol- Janet 19, Mark 9, Susan 5, and Nancy 3. $35.00 dollars from Flynn’s jacket and to get Officer Johnson breathing again. men Johnson’s white police hat laid on top Officer Johnson was buried in his uniform at picked up Clancy’s change from off the bar. Hospital surgeons quickly assembled and of the casket as Cardinal Cushing presided Blue Hills Cemetery in Braintree, MA. Florence Murtha, the Tam waitress, is sit- operated on Bucky immediately. Mrs. at the requiem. Cardinal Cushing stated, “A Patrolman Johnson, you may be gone, ting at the bar close to the phone booth. The Johnson was notified at her mother’s house peace officer, the law enforcement officer but you are not forgotten. lunatic grabbed her and forced her arm be- and a squad car raced Mrs. Johnson and her hind her back. Stewart rifles through her two eldest daughters to the hospital. pocketbook and pointed his weapon over An urgent plea went out for O-positive Thank you her left shoulder and fired one shot down blood and officers eagerly lined up with hank You, Ms. Nancy Johnson Lomond, for sharing your photo album with the bar. With his knees trembling fear, their sleeves rolled up. Surgeons worked in me. The pictures of your father and family were mesmerizing. The newspaper Trocano ran out the back door through the vain trying to control the bleeding and re- T articles in the album about that tragic day reeked with sorrow. I couldn’t imagine the alley and out into the street. pairing the damage done by the bullet. The pain that you must have felt when you put the album together. I am sorry for the Businessman Erskine Diamond walked ricocheting projectile caused irreversible Johnson family that your father was taken away from you all. It was a pleasure and an into the Tam and he is pushed immediately damage to Patrolman Johnson’s organs and honor to talk with you. up against the bar and robbed of $250.00. he passed away on the operating table at Thank you again Homicide Detective Juan Torres, for your time, conversation, Trocano desperately looked around and 6:55 P.M. Boston Police Officer Francis and information. Your assistance is always appreciated. Thank you again, Aaron spotted Officer Johnson at the intersection B. Johnson was killed in the line of duty Schmidt of the Boston Public Library Print Department. Aaron, the pictures you directing traffic. He ran to the officer say- serving and protecting the citizens of Bos- supplied are powerful, and truly speak a thousand words! ing, “There’s trouble in the Tam Café.” ton. I went to the Tam during the writing of Officer Johnson’s story and it very strange. Without hesitation Patrolman Johnson ran Citizens who worked in the theater dis- I think the only thing that truly changed in the Tam was the beer price. The diagram to the Tam with the bartender right behind trict were shocked and deeply saddened. I had of the bar was the way it was on March 17, 1969. I sat there and envisioned how him. Patrolman Johnson entered the Tam Sidney Ross, manager of Tyson Ticket everything went down that day. I could hear the struggle, the chair and tables being and observed Stewart facing the opposite Agency stated, “Patrolman Johnson was the knocked over, and the shot fired. It was very unnerving to think of Patrolman Johnson direction. Officer Johnson grabbed Stewart first to yell out, “Good morning to you!” lying on the floor bleeding feet from where I was sitting. I honestly wanted to jump from behind and a struggle erupted. The He was always cheerful and good natured on top of the bar and yell to the naive patrons, “A brave Boston Police Officer was waitress was pushed to the side and the de- no matter what the weather was like.” Ser- shot and killed here!” I wish this story had a happy ending. fender and challenger were locked together geant Arthur O’Hara of the Traffic De- The next time you pass the Tam on patrol or just out for fun, please stop and in an epic battle. They fell over barroom partment stated, “Bucky was one of the most remember the sacrifice that Officer Francis Johnson and his family made in 1969. tables and chairs. It’s hand to hand combat popular and most well-liked in the Traffic Also, make it a point to see the refurbished plaque dedicated to Patrolman Johnson for the firearm. 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HEARD ON THE HILL by James Barry, BPPA Legislative Agent Dear Governor, Mr. Speaker and Madam President, thought cops were the good guys. What happened to us when the economy Iwent south? The impact of the economic crisis has affected everyone on every side street, corner and neighborhood of this country. We get that.... as fathers, mothers, husband and wives... our families are part of all that is going on. We worry about our kids future. We worry about how we are going to pay our bills. We worry whether our spouses are going to be layed off. As cops on the streets of our cities and towns we see the impact of the economy up-close and personal. We see what it does to families and folks that call 911 requesting the police. Police officers in our cities and towns are going to be working hard keeping up with that impact and it does not look like it is going to be a quick turn around. That comes with the territory we signed up for when we took our oaths to protect the public. So there is and without any whining. We’ll go out and do our job everyday, no matter what. We as police officers are not immune from the cuts. When you have $5 billion in revenue drop out of the bottom, everyone is going to feel it. So to be clear, we get it. When the elderly, mentally ill, children’s services, hospitals and a host of other services are being cut to the bone. We were ready to face a cut. But we never dreamt or ever thought we would see it with the $0 funding for the Quinn Bill. That $0 funding is an injustice and insult. It breaks the compact that Commonwealth of Massachusetts has with its municipal police officers. We were required to back to school; we sacrificed our time, energy and money to get that degree for Quinn wages. My story may not be as bad as what other folks are going through. But here Captain Frank Armstrong of Area E-18 and his son John (15) on it is, I am a single parent with one daughter living with me and have another Kala Patar, elev. 18,337 feet, after a 15 day trek towards the base in college. I personally owe $32,000 for my own student loans that I took out camp of Mt. Everest behind them. Armstrong has asked officers to get my higher degree required for Quinn. I pay that student loan bill every and friends of Cops for Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, month to Sallie Mae. Along with the other bills we all share, rent or mortgage Braintree, MA 02185 to donate to the charity if he and his son payments, kids, food and utilities. There is no belly aching from me on those, made it to the base camp, which they did the following day. we all have bills to pay. The compact that Quinn had with me was to get this degree and serve the public as a better police officer. I complied with my part and I pay for that privilege with loans every month. The Commonwealth cuts Fetch the pitchforks and torches – the funding and the City of Boston is not required to pick-up that part of We’re going to the State House! Quinn. So I take a 10% wage cut. By Jay Moccia fill up the free cars some people are getting How is that right or just? It is not. ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR BLOOD from Welfare. We are the good guys. We have gone to Washington DC and brought back BOIL #1: While traveling past the renova- ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR BLOOD tens of millions of dollars in federal stimulus funding for public safety. We tions at Franklin Field Projects off Ameri- BOIL #3: The captured Somali Pirate now supported revenue raising in both chambers. We stand ready and are doing can Legion Highway, I couldn’t help but enjoys a roof over his head, three squares a notice the nice new PELLA windows that everything we can to help the Commonwealth out of the mess we are in. day, and a bed more comfortable than the were being installed. Mogadishu Marriott, all on our dime! Will you help us restore funding for our base wage? Even by piecemeal, ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR BLOOD Throw in his Defense Attorney fees and the through supplemental budgets, we need to address this shortfall of wages. We BOIL #2: While filling up my Suburban, I tab probably adds up to more than the ran- will be at every revenue hearing and budget to seek our wage restoration. noticed a sign that said “EBT now accepted som they were asking. The only thing that for gas transactions” I guess that must be to (continued on page B18) www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page B1 Visit us… By Jim Carnell, Pax Editor not like when we were growing up.” “Thanks Bobby, ‘preciate that. And here “Yeah, so who’s counting? Hey, sounds sst, hey Bobby, lot of folks up there “Yeah, back then, we had to do the right I was all these years saying bad things about like taps up there. The gates must be get- “Ptoday, can ya hear em?” thing today. No cookouts, no parties, no you Marines, dancing with the sailors and ting ready to close.” “Yeah, but the SOB’s just walked over three-day weekends. Just a pair of grass clip- all…” “Yeah, sorry, Tommy. Maybe next year, the newly-planted grass seed. Ruined it pers and some cleaning solution to clean “God damn regular army….” your daughter won’t be so busy and she’ll again…” off the marker. Hey, who’s that? Tommy? “Hey, never mind taking the Lord’s name be able to visit.” “Oh, stop complaining, Bob. The grass Is that you? Did’ja have any visitors today?” in vain. That’s what kept you out of being “Yeah, hopefully, we’ll see. Till next will grow back. At least there’s some visi- “No, none yet. My son’s moved out to admitted upstairs the last time you inter- year, guys….” tors here. Usually it’s so damn quiet and New York, and the daughter’s probably busy viewed with the big guy. And I think you’ve Please remember the real reason for Me- empty.” with the kids, soccer games, all that stuff. got another appointment in another 100 morial Day… “Yeah, you’re right, it’s a shame. But I’m hoping my brother or sister might be years or so?” once a year, is that too much to ask?” able to visit, though…” “Hey, you know the way the way things “Geez, that’s too bad, Tommy. I’m sure In Flanders Fields are nowadays. Everybody’s busy, that if my son visits, he’ll clean your stone, By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) everybody’s running here and there, fami- too, being that you’re a neighbor of mine. Canadian Army lies are separated, people move away. It’s He’s a good kid like that.” In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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Page B2 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) A few Father’s Day thoughts… Insanity may By Kevin Doogan I learned many of the lessons needed to I was blessed to live in the same two- s the weeks turn into years and the become an adult. I learned that a slap in the family house in Jamaica Plain with my rule the day Ayears into decades, I’m struck by the mouth never killed anyone and that the grandparents on the first floor. So when dad By Kevin Doogan progression of life. thought of getting one sometimes was was at work, of which he had three jobs to he national media is fixated on the As a middle-aged father of three, I found enough to deter me from making a huge support my mom and the five of us, Pa was TClark Rockefeller Kidnapping myself thinking back on my youth, my tran- mistake and taking the wrong direction. He the resident male figure that took control in Trial being held in Suffolk Superior sition into marriage, then fatherhood and taught me to stand up for myself and not to dad’s absence. It was almost like having two Court. This case has caught international now, in what seems like the blink of an eye, be bullied. dads. Pa also taught us through his actions attention from its inception. my children are in their twenties. I think of My dad was friendly and playful but and his metaphors. They’ve both instilled a In prior articles I have expressed my the impact and lessons, some hard and some never my friend, he was my dad. drive in me to succeed as a man and earn disgust with what I perceived as a bla- not so hard, that the father figures in my At the time I was envious of my friends their respect and approval. For I believe the tant misuse of the Amber Alert System life have bestowed upon me. I was fortu- whose dads were more part of the gang than true meaning of fatherhood is to nurture, involving this custodial kidnapping. The nate to have two strong male figures in my mine was, but now in retrospect I realize love and prepare your children for what media is making a mountain out of a life. First and foremost of course was my children have enough friends on their own, lies ahead of them and give them the tools molehill and because of the media at- dad, a hard-working, hard-playing, strong- children need parents not buddies. I also and knowledge to do better in life than tention, so it seems, has the Massachu- willed and opinionated man with a great sense learned from my dad that fear is s good you have. setts Court System. of humor and an unrelenting sense of family. thing, whether it’s fear of a slap, a harsh From where I sit now in life, I wanted to What they won’t tell you is that there Sometimes my pal, sometimes a wres- look or the disappointment he would dis- acknowledge both my dad and Pa for only was no evidence that the child’s life was tling foe, sometimes my judge, jury and play when I slipped up. doing and wanting what was best for me as ever in any danger, a requirement for us- executioner but always a teacher, a confi- My dad for the most part was a great I have always wished for my kids. And, to ing the Amber Alert System. It is my be- dant, a grounding force and a safety valve role model and it’s funny what sticks with all the dads out there remember it’s the little lief that this case rests solely on the size that kept me safe and on an even keel. He a kid as he goes through life. I’m sure when heartfelt things and words of knowledge and of Sandra Boss’ bank account. never let me get neither too full of myself my dad passed his little snippets of life that encouragement that stick with your chil- As it has come out in the trial, Clark nor too low on myself; he taught me humil- stuck with me they weren’t meant to be dren, not the toys or trinkets. Rockefeller or Christian Karl Gehart- ity and pride and how to balance success words to live by and were said off the top Be a father, not a buddy and have a sreiter, is unquestionably the biological and failure gracefully. He taught me that it of his head. But I can’t think of an occasion Happy Father’s Day. father of this child, and this kidnapping was always better to be a leader than it was that has arisen that I haven’t heard his voice This article was written and published was brought on by a financial breach of to be a follower, I’m not talking about stand- or that of his father in my head sending me before my father’s death in March of 2008 contract between Sandra Boss and him- ing out amongst the crowd but instead to in the right direction. and is resubmitted in Memoriam of them self. quietly go about your own business and not As larger than life as my dad is, he be- both William E. Doogan Sr. BPD Class of You see, Sandra thought she could to fall victim to peer pressure, lead by ex- came that way from his father, the man I 1937 and William E. Doogan Jr. BPD Class buy Clark out for a million and some ample not on a soapbox. affectionately know as Pa. of 1970. toys, but Clark rethought the loss of his daughter and reneged on the deal by snatching the kid. What Clark did wrong was allegedly physically assaulting the babysitter while making his escape and LEGISLATIVE UPDATE then leaving the state of Massachusetts. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE As we all know, if all he did was take his child and he remained in Massachu- by James Barry, BPPA Legislative Agent setts, custodial kidnapping, although sounding menacing, is a non-arrestable CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT EXPECTED SOON misdemeanor. If this ridiculousness ouse Ways and Means chairman Charles Murphy had a message for House members. The conference committee budget is wasn’t enough, now Rockefeller’s de- Hgoing to look a lot more like the Senate’s... The inevitable is that a number of programs receiving support in the House will fense team is using an insanity defense. find their line items reduced or eliminated, Murphy said. It is clear that tax revenues will simply not support the same depth of Doctors are alleging that Rockefeller’s government services as we have become accustomed. The House’s fiscal 2010 budget bill contains higher local aid levels than the grandiose, narcissistic, compulsive lying Senate plan and higher Quinn bill money. ($25 million House vs. $15 Million Senate). Senate does an open study of the future of personality, is reason to find him insane the Quinn program and the House effectively kills any future officers from joining Quinn. and not responsible for his actions at the time of the kidnapping. For the jury to MEALS TAX FOR BOSTON? even entertain this absurdity is criminal. he Senate opted against a statewide meals tax bump to 6.25 percent, instead in their version of the budget they are authorizing Insanity defenses rest on the theory that Tcities and towns to raise from 5 percent to 7 percent the meals tax rate, with the new revenue kept in local treasuries. the offender didn’t know that the crime Proponents estimated the local options could bring in up to $250 million in their first year. Boston would for the first time benefit they were committing was wrong at the from being the capital city and keep a small but time they committed it. The simple ques- good size portion of the meals tax into its‚ own tion to the jury is when Rockefeller coffers. “I think we can take some of their con- snatched his kid, did he know he was cept, (the Senate) as long as we can put a num- wrong? When Rockefeller assaulted the ber to it that can translate into real cash,” said babysitter to snatch the kid, did he know Speaker DeLeo. he was wrong? A blind person could see through this TAX REVENUES smoke screen of stupidity. I’m sorry, but give us a break! If this twit skates on KEEP DROPPING these charges, then every narcissistic, he House approved its budget May 1, just grandiose self important piece of swill Tas word was spreading throughout State will be claiming insanity. House about a fall in the April tax collections So as this case goes to the jury, I am that ultimately led to a $1.5 billion downgrade comforted only by the thought that soon in the state’s official fiscal 2010 tax revenue es- enough the liar will be serving a mini- timate. Gov. 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Page B4 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Legal Notes: Kenneth H. Anderson, Esq. Byrne & Drechsler, L.L.P., Counsel to Members of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association Away from their home turf – the Department backs down from a fair fight n 1892, Rudyard Kipling wrote his fa mental anguish that is difficult to explain in Department loses once their home field ad- was not present to be cross-examined. What Imous poem “Gunga Din.” The poem was words. Did the Boston Police Department vantage is gone. was known about this witness was that about a native water-bearer (“bhisti”) in care about any of this? Of course not, or it Getting back to the innocent officer who eleven months before this incident, police British Colonial India who had been to her home because saved the life of a British sol- Your Commissioner, bully Ed Davis, is intent on sending a message her eleven year old son had dier but died himself. The last to the troops that discipline will be increased by multiples of ten, stolen someone’s scooter and stanza reads: “Tho’ I’ve belted then choked him. Ten months you and flayed you, by the twenty, or even sixty. If you look at him cross-eyed, you’ll get in the before the incident, the police livin’ Gawd that made you, bully’s cross hairs. The problem with this bullying message is that it had again been to her house You’re a better man than I am, because neighbors stated that Gunga Din!” In no way am I does not matter if you are right or if you are wrong, because the the woman had severely trying to compare the death of bully does not care. Just don’t mess with him, or you’ll end up like beaten her child and taken an innocent individual on the him into the home, resulting battle field to an undeserved the kid in the lunch line with the bloody nose. That is the message, in the police making a forced six month suspension imposed and nowhere is this unmistakable message more clear than a entry into the home. Within on a police officer, but hope- recent disciplinary case where an officer was offered a three day two months of the hearing, fully as you read this article the officer in question had you can draw a parallel – suspension if he agreed to settle, but was given a six month sus- been to this alleged witness’ through obviously many lev- pension after exercising his rights to a hearing and protesting his home because her son had els removed – between stolen someone’s bicycle, and Kipling’s poem and a good innocence. the woman and her son had police officer who has his been vulgar to the police. The world turned upside down for no reason would never have happened. was suspended for six months over a mis- witness’ brother, presumably a gang mem- whatsoever. The title to my February 8, 2008 PAX understanding, my three letters asking the ber, was murdered, and the witness was In February of 2008, I wrote an article article referred to the officer as “innocent.” Department to reexamine the case and to herself shot on the steps of the home on the for the PAX entitled “THERE IS A NEW This is something I believed from the get- drop the charges went unheeded. My argu- date of her brother’s funeral. A fair infer- BULLY IN TOWN: COMMISSIONER go. I had written three letters to the Police ments before the phony Boston Police De- ence would be that this woman does not EXPONENTIALLY INCREASES DISCI- Department protesting his innocence before partment Trial Board fell on deaf ears. The like police officers. If she hates cops, how PLINE, EVEN ON INNOCENT OF- the sham Department Trial Board was held. innocent officer was suspended for six in God’s name do you know if she is telling FICER.” In this article, I likened (then) new Each letter protesting the officer’s innocence months. However, when it came time for the truth in this case? Her bias, unfortu- Commissioner Edward Davis to a bully. set forth facts from conversations with wit- the fair fight, the Department turtled. Then nately, could not be explored because she Specifically, the first two paragraphs read nesses or cited to specific pages in tran- they ran. Rather than put their case built never came to testify at the hearing. Why as follows: scripts which showed that what occurred in upon no evidence whatsoever to the test are unsworn, uncross-examined statements Remember the bully from Junior High this case was an obvious misunderstanding before an arbitrator, the Department folded routinely accepted into evidence at Police School who would punch an unsuspecting and clearly was not a concerted effort to be their tent and quit before the arbitration was Department disciplinary hearings? They person in the nose for the sole purpose of untruthful. All of my letters were disre- held. Conceding that they could not win a come in because of the Department’s home bloodying that person and sending a mes- garded, and the Boston Police Department fair fight, the Department gave this officer field advantage. They come into evidence sage the bully should not be messed with? bullying machinery went into high gear. all of his time and back pay back. This was because Department attorneys offer them. That bully is back. That bully is from If you follow sports, you are aware of not a case the Department lost on appeal. It They come into evidence because Deputy Lowell. That bully is Ed Davis. the concept of “home field advantage.” was a situation where they were too scared Superintendents accept them. They become Your Commissioner, bully Ed Davis, is Many sports teams are difficult to beat on to play the game on a level playing field. evidence because they can. intent on sending a message to the troops their home field because of their familiar- Fifteen months after I wrote my initial I closed out my February 2008 PAX ar- that discipline will be increased by multiples ity with their own ballpark and the support PAX article in this case, the Department ticle as follows: of ten, twenty, or even sixty. If you look at of their own fans. Teams with turf fields are conceded they had no case. How does this Stated simply, the case was not proven him cross-eyed, you’ll get in the bully’s often teams with fast players. Teams with happen? How does a Deputy Superinten- by the Department. The untruthfulness al- cross hairs. The problem with this bullying slower but stronger players may like taller dent overseeing the Internal Affairs Divi- leged by the Department simply did not message is that it does not matter if you are grass or mud. As a sports fan you know that sion sustain charges when there is no evi- occur. The officer did not want a “truthful- right or if you are wrong, because the bully each team plays an even number of home dence? How does the Legal Department ness” charge on his record and requested a does not care. Just don’t mess with him, or games and away games, and what goes review a case with no evidence yet sustain hearing to prove he did not lie. You now you’ll end up like the kid in the lunch line around frequently comes around. One it? How does a Deputy Superintendent sit- know the facts! He did not lie! But that does with the bloody nose. That is the message, team’s strength at home can be a weakness ting as the judge at a Departmental Trial not matter to a bully. Someone’s nose was and nowhere is this unmistakable message on the road. Although home field advan- Board rubber stamp the IAD findings when unjustifiably bloodied. Someone who was more clear than a recent disciplinary case tage can have a significant impact in the no evidence to support the charges was pre- offered a three day suspension had that sus- where an officer was offered a three day sporting world, there is no place where it is sented? The answer to these questions is pension multiplied by sixty when he had suspension if he agreed to settle, but was more amazing than in the Boston Police simple. The Department does it because the audacity to exercise his right to be heard given a six month suspension after exercis- Department disciplinary arena, where the they can. They do it because they have home and to have his “day in court.” Dictionaries ing his rights to a hearing and protesting Department wins nearly every case at home field advantage. do not have pictures next to the word his innocence. because they make up their own rules and At a disciplinary hearing held within the “bully,” but if they did, you know what he As set forth above, the innocent officer do as they choose. Having won only two last month, the Police Department offered would look like. had been offered a five-day suspension with Departmental Trial Boards in the past eleven into evidence a very damaging fourteen A year and a half later, after this officer three days to serve, but he got pummeled years, I can attest to the bumps and bruises page transcript of an interview of a civilian was belted and flayed a la Gunga Din, I with a six month suspension for protesting I have accumulated along the way from the which was taken three months after the in- ask you now: “who is the better man?” his innocence, resulting in his son losing bullying tactics at these hearings. It is as- cident in question. This witness, of course, his health insurance, many unpaid bills, and tounding, however, how many cases the www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page B5 THE LAW OFFICES OF DONALD E. GREEN, P.C. Don Green is a Quincy native and 1957 graduate of Quincy High School. The Law Offices of Donald E. 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Page B6 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Labor Notes:Susan F. Horwitz, BPPA Labor Counsel Sandulli Grace, P.C., Counsel to Members of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association Psychological fitness for duty exams t has been long established that a Boston text or motivated by hostility toward the raised as to the legitimacy of the psycho- 06-317 (2009). These Civil Service pre-hire IPolice officer returning from a long term officer then the exam could be found to be logical fitness for duty examinations cur- cases support the concerns and issues be- absence, including suspension from duty, improper. Kraft v. Police Commissioner in rently being utilized for Boston Police of- ing raised by the BPPA concerning Dr. injured on duty, administrative leave, ter- Boston, 417 Mass 235 (1994). ficers. In addition, there have been success- Scott’s psychological evaluation of current mination and reinstate- officers’ and her determinations ment, disability retire- that officers are somehow unfit to ment or sick leave is rou- Although the Police Commissioner continues to have the authority return to full duty without any true tinely required to undergo to require psychological fitness for duty examinations, such psychiatric determinations. Dr. a psychological examina- Scott has refused to clear officers tion prior to returning to examinations must be based upon accepted standards of to return to duty although she has active service and prior to psychological evaluation and testing and not based upon bias or not diagnosed them with any ac- being authorized to carry mistakes. There are currently several situations with current officers tual psychological disorders. Dr. a firearm. The Supreme Scott has acted antagonistically Judicial Court affirmed where there is reason to question the legitimacy of these during the examinations and has this right of the Police evaluations and the Union has filed grievances and is seeking to wrongly mandated officers to pro- Commissioner in 1981 in vide psychiatric records of family the case of a long term otherwise challenge those situations as appropriate. members. She has also required suspension. The Court in officers to undergo unnecessary that case found that the Commis-sioner’s Boston Police Department Rules and ful Civil Service challenges to these psy- psychological treatment without any diag- public duty to oversee the performance of Procedures, Rule 110, specifies that police chological examinations for new hires who nosis of disability, disease or ailment. police officers and especially their use of officers absent for more than 10 consecu- have been bypassed for appointment as Bos- Although the Police Commissioner con- firearms gives the Commissioner the author- tive days on account of illness or injury, not ton Police Officers as a result of psycho- tinues to have the authority to require psy- ity and duty to determine a police officer’s incurred in the line of duty, “may” be re- logical examinations by Boston Police De- chological fitness for duty examinations, fitness for duty. Nolan v. Police Commis- quired to be certified by the Department partment Psychiatrist Dr. Scott. In a recent such examinations must be based upon ac- sioner of Boston, 383 Mass 625 (1981) physician before returning to active duty and case, the Civil Service Commission found cepted standards of psychological evalua- This right was again affirmed in 1994 that after 30 calendar days of absence an that Dr. Scott mistakenly cast the applicant tion and testing and not based upon bias or when the Court stated that the Police Com- officer “shall not” be returned to duty until as having “anti social” traits or tendencies. mistakes. There are currently several situa- missioner could require psychiatric or psy- a physician designated by the Police Com- The Civil Service Commission found fur- tions with current officers where there is rea- chological testing and examination before missioner has examined the officer and cer- ther that Dr. Scott’s psychiatric opinions son to question the legitimacy of these returning an officer to full duty and before tified that he/she is capable of performing “are infected with bias …” and that noth- evaluations and the Union has filed griev- authorizing him/her to carry a firearm. How- his/her duties in full or in part. ing in the applicant’s history warrants the ances and is seeking to otherwise challenge ever the Court did acknowledge that if the Despite these judicial findings and the conclusions reached by Dr. Scott. 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Page B12 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) What if Bush had done this? By Patrick Carnell, about an aspiring plumber in Ohio who that the United States is a “nation of Canisius College, Buffalo, NY asked a question Bush couldn’t easily cowards” when it comes to race? ot even six months into office, and al answer? •What if Bush had proposed spending Nready we see that “hope” and •What if Bush had bought a purebred so reckless that in five months, we are “change” have wildly different meanings dog as a pet after consistently assert- assured double the national debt in five than what the Anointed One told us they ing that he would adopt from the pound, years, triple in ten years, and is on track were before his Ascension. What makes it and named it “GB”? to exceed his predecessor’s total eight- so absurd is that his disciples and the me- •What if Bush had a pastor like Rev. year deficit in 20 months? dia (but I repeat myself) seem not to mind. Jeremiah Wright, complaining that he This list can literally go on for pages, Indeed, it seems that for each promise The couldn’t meet the president because the that’s how blatantly obvious the double- One has suddenly taken a new position on, “Jew” (referring to Obama’s current standard being applied to the president is. the true believers assert that his new stance Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel) has Obama has proven beyond a doubt that he was his original stance the entire time, sort been slow to schedule it? is a gold-mine of comedy and outrage, yet of a 1984-esque, “We have always/never •What if Bush had boasted that his plans the media, overall can’t find a single thing been at war with Eastasia”-type deal. Ev- had “saved or created” 150,000 jobs, a to stick on him, and comedians just don’t ery gaffe, disaster, embarrassment, and cri- number which is based on theoretical seem to find anything worth laughing about. sis that that he and his administration either projections rather than an actual count? To people like Wanda Sykes and Dave cause or encounter are downplayed as be- •What if Bush were keen on pushing the Letterman, sexual jokes about Sarah ing not worth the public’s attention, and God abolition of secret ballot in unions? Palin’s daughters are the epitome of intel- (the non-Obama one) help any who vocally •What if Bush had been relentlessly lectual humor. The same goes for news “an- suggest that they might be. But imagine for mocked by the Iranians after filming a chors” like Chris Matthews and Keith a moment that all of the actions and events call for peace and dialogue with them Olbermann, who think that the slightest of our first God-American president could •What if the “Scare Force One” debacle on YouTube? disagreement with Obama policy makes be attributed to his predecessor, the philis- in New York back in April had occurred •What if Bush pulled bureaucratic you the scourge of the human race, while tine monster Bush. How do you think the under Bush’s watch? strings to allow his relatives to illegally admiring the president as a super-human, people lauding or excusing Obama for •What if North Korea’s saber-rattling stay in the country? god-like figure is intelligent, unbiased dis- these things react if Bush had done them? was happening during the Bush admin- •What if Bush recanted a promise to course. Think of it as a game: the next time •What if Bush had compared his bowl- istration? release allegedly controversial photo- Obama or someone in his administration ing abilities to that of the Special Olym- •What if Bush were trying to national- graphs from Guantanamo Bay? does something – anything – put Bush in pics on national TV? ize the health care system with a mas- •What if Bush were president during the his place, and imagine the shrieks of mur- •What if Bush had ever even been a sive deficit while promising not to raise massive decline of the Dow Jones In- derous hate and disgust from the media and guest on a late-night talk show at all? taxes, something that Clinton, with a dustrial average since election day? the left (but I repeat myself) in that case. I •What if the Bushes had given a stack massive surplus and higher tax rates, •What if Bush nationalized General think you’ll find that Obama is not quite of DVDs (that do not work in the UK) was unable to do? Motors? the being of pure light and grace we’re be- and gift-shop toy helicopters to the • What if a New York Times reporter had •What if Bush’s attorney general said ing told he is. British Prime Minister and his family? asked Bush what he was most “en- •What if a Bush staffer had stated that chanted” with during his first 100 days there was nothing special about Brit- in office? ain, and that the United States’ relation- • What if Tom Brokaw had asked Bush ship with the UK was no different than what the Israelis could learn about the that with any other of the world’s 190+ Palestinians from Nazi concentration countries? camps like Buchenwald? •What if Bush had given the Queen an • What if Evan Thomas, the editor of iPod, mostly loaded with videos of his Newsweek, had stated in an interview own speeches? that President Bush was “sort of a god” •What if Bush had given a 90-degree without a hint of irony or sarcasm? THANK YOU bow at the waist before the King of the •What if, on Inauguration Day, A-list gender-and religious-apartheid king- celebrities had joined together to film dom of Saudi Arabia? the “I Pledge” video, which included •What if Laura Bush had presented the creepy line, “I pledge to be a ser- FOR Carla Bruni, the first lady of France, vant to my president”? with a “national gift” of a guitar? •What if Parisian restaurant-owner •What if Bush had rejected a visit to the Jacques Boudon told the Associated YOUR GOOD WORK American D-Day cemetery in Press that “I saw God before me” when Normandy on his first visit to France, seeing President Bush? to avoid “offending” the German Chan- •What if Bush had set up a government- cellor? sponsored “grassroots” movement •What if Bush had stated that Austrians called Organizing for America, and speak “Austrian”? asked supporters to take a pledge not •What if Condoleezza Rice had gone to the country, but to his “bold plan”? to the Basilica of Our Lady of •What if Bush had had a man like David Guadalupe in Mexico, and asked who Axelrod on his team, legitimizing cam- painted the famous, allegedly divinely- paign tactics such as “astro-turfing,” or created tilma? mobilized a group like ACORN in his •What if Bush had referred to Mexico’s election? national holiday as “Cinco de quarto”? •What if Bush flippantly dismissed op- •What if Chinese ships harassed US ponents’ criticisms by simply stating, naval vessels in the Pacific if Bush were “I won”? president? •What if Bush had mistaken a window •What if Bush had threatened a “cap and for a door at the White House? trade” sanction against China, nearly •What if Bush supporters “vetted” and setting off a trade war? exposed embarrassing information

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Page B16 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) “Que es mas mucho?” By Jay Moccia two or more of the locations. Mostly clean- little bungalow or something with the cash. a building on Newbury Street at Mass Ave. irst order of business, I took some heat ers and support staff, they worked at one There only hope now is adoption by Ma- He doesn’t like the noise! Far be it for me Ffor my Pro-Gun stand in the last issue. place days, and another nights to make ends donna. I don’t think she has one from that to tell someone how to spend their money, Let me clarify, I will gladly give up my Con- meet. When Partners took over, they kept country yet. BUT if you wanted quiet you should have stitutional Right to Bear Arms if everyone both jobs, but under FLSA guidelines, they Before you ask me to take a pay cut, stop bought a house in Dover, not one built atop who voted for Obama, Kerry, Kennedy, now only worked for one employer, and giving handouts to bums and illegal aliens. the Mass Pike and a T Station. By this Pelosi, Reid, Patrick and the other Left- were entitled to OT for their “second jobs.” Can we get a list of pols that voted against whiner’s reasoning, all city residents have ists give up their Right to Vote. Partners discovered the difference, and the Quinn Bill and match it up with a dona- the right to re-route the Commuter Rail, Swine Flu is epidemic in the U.S. caus- quickly began to pay the correct wage, and tion sheet including money from Police change Flight patterns at Logan, cancel bus ing schools and businesses to close. There notified the Feds about the resolution. Upon Groups? Let’s see who are friends are, and routes, etc., etc. ad nauseum – If you want have even been a handful of deaths. Accord- Federal review, it was determined that Part- our enemies. It would be nice if they all had the city ambience you have to embrace it ing to some U.S. Health Officials, the flu ners was about $2 million in arrears, and opponents in November. all, including the crowds, and NOISE – may have originated in Canada, not Mexico they were ordered to pay the workers or face The Global Warming creeps in Washing- suck it up you big baby or move out! as earlier reported. Either way, it proves further Government sanctions. How come ton claim we need to save the planet for our They should rename all charity events NAFTA is working. our FLSA suit can’t go before this guy? kids. If so, then why don’t see the problem held in the City to: ‘The Walk to F-Up my Anyone who wears a scarf as an acces- The Obama Administration has outlawed of a generation buried under trillions in Sunday Morning!” sory in weather over 70 degrees, should be the use of “face grabbing” on Gitmo De- debt? Republicans and Conservatives are try- choked with it! tainees. They’ve declared it a form of tor- To me, there are two events that sym- ing to block the nomination of Sonia Once again, the Commissioner’s Cup ture. Thank God, my dear Noni has passed bolize springtime in Boston: Opening Day Sotomayor to the US Supreme Court. I dis- was a great success! Despite injuries, and away. She would have surely been tried as at Fenway Park, and the Boston Marathon. agree, after looking at her judgments, I say featuring one of, if not the only, grandfa- a war criminal for pinching my chubby There is, however, one thing that disturbs let her in! It would be great if I could play ther in the Tourney (me!), District 4 made cheeks! me about the Marathon – for a sport that’s in the NBA. it back to the finals. With a well balanced In response to our new list of banned supposed to be the embodiment of a healthy, At this year’s Boston Marathon, I had offense, good “D,” and the best goalie in enhanced interrogation techniques, the Is- active lifestyle, why do most of the people been on my post all day, and about 1430 the Department, Jimmy Stoddard, we lamic Terrorists have agreed to use sharp- look like they’re going to drop dead any hrs when the slower runners were making fought our way to the last game, losing to ened knives to slit the throats of Westerners second? their way to the family meeting area, I Area A. They proved to be the best team they capture. Why does having a lot of many make reached my breaking point. I was stationed this year, but a strange thing happened af- When you respond to a bomb threat and some people turds? I patrol Newbury Street, at the corner of Dartmouth and Boylston ter the game – the Trophy was presented, everyone turns off their radios and cell an upscale trendy area that attracts a well- across the street from the Westin Hotel, and but it apparently didn’t like its new home phones – how do you know when to turn heeled crowd. Outdoor cafes, exclusive its great big sign. After answering the query and promptly ran away. It has been keep- them back on? boutiques, people who want to see, and be “where’s the Westin Hotel?” for the 2,347th ing Eddie Mac informed of its travels by With summer on the horizon, I think it’s seen, but at the end of the day, it is still an time in eighteen different languages, I sending photos. Stay tuned for more! time for a gentle reminder to our youths and inner city neighborhood. My problem arises needed a break. I moved to an area between Thanks to all who played, watched, and their loud car stereos. Just because you don’t from a lone complainer who owns/lives in (continued on page B18) organized a great diversion from our weekly care about your hearing (explains why they routines. always answer “HUH” during an FIO) United States Trivia: Bill Carroll Has anyone else noticed the City is now doesn’t mean I don’t want to keep what’s supplying us with 1-ply toilet paper? With left of mine. If you are five cars behind me ? the amount of crap we put up with this is an on a red light and my backside tingles from How much do you know insult! your bass, you WILL get a ticket and fine! On April 15, “Tea Parties” were held So let me get this straight – the Registry about your country? across the nation to protest taxation, bail- of Motor Vehicles NO LONGER sends out 1. On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was as- outs, and other liberal driven issues. English reminders for license and registration re- sassinated while watching a play at Ford’s Theatre in was the primary language, and no one was newals, they’ve raised all fees, and plan to Washington D.C., who fired the fatal shot? arrested for assaulting cops or causing prop- close several branches, which will increase 2. How many days did it take to capture Presidential As- erty damage. That probably explains the the wait time at open locations. If that is the sassin John Wilkes Booth? light media coverage. case, then why do they have the stones to 3. Where was John Wilkes Booth captured? A liberal is someone who has never been claim; “We’re all about service” in their 4. Where did abolitionist John Brown lead a famous raid punched hard in the mouth for running their mission statement that’s posted on their to secure weapons for his cause? mouth hard! website. 5. Who was in command of the Union forces who captured John Brown and his follow- I recently attended In-Service Training After successfully diagnosing ADD, ers at the U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859? at the BPD Academy. During the Officer ADHD, and Autism, Teachers are now turn- (see answers on page B18) Survival course, a few interesting tidbits ing their medical attention to childhood were tossed at us. It seems during WWII, obesity. They plan to measure body mass Sports Trivia: Bill Carroll on D-Day many U.S. Troops didn’t fire their index (BMI) and include it on your kids‚ ? weapons. It was found that during training report card. Chances are if your kid is fat, they fired at silhouettes, and when faced you’ve probably already noticed it, or at How many can with real enemy soldiers, they couldn’t find least the fact that the fridge is empty when the sight picture. The military quickly ad- they’re home a lot. The last thing we need you get correct? justed their training and featured targets that are untrained liberal fools telling us our looked like the enemy du jour (Russians, children are out of shape. These are the same 1. Who played in the most games in Major League Baseball history? Koreans, etc.). It makes me value our BPD folks that ban running, tag, dodge ball, and 2. What active Major Leaguer has appeared in the most games in his career? Firearms training, if a milk bottle ever robs other activities. How hurt is the fat kid go- 3. Who holds the NFL career record for most 2-point conversions made? a bank, and takes hostages, we’ll be ready. ing to be when he gets an “A” in BMI – 4. What non place kicker holds the NFL career record for most games played? One phrase I really despise is “It’s money Obesity. 5. Who appeared in the most playoff games during their NFL career? in the bank!” This term is usually thrown If the Boston Globe closes its doors will 6. What two current Major League managers once played for the Red Sox? around during contract negotiations and any one of Boston’s Finest shed even a 7. Who is the active career scoring leader in the NHL? grievance settlements. I hate it because if crocodile tear? It will be great to see the 8. Can you name the original 12 franchises who played in the World Hockey Associa- the money isn’t in MY bank, it’s not mine! Department run itself without advice from tion when the league began in 1972? That being said I found this chestnut in the Morrissey Boulevard Op-Ed page. 9. Can you name the original 11 franchises of the American Basketball Association the Herald: It seems Healthcare giant Part- Did you see that the “Slumdog Million- which began play in 1967? ners bought out several area medical cen- aire” kid is now homeless? You would have 10. Who were the only two ABA franchises not to change their nickname? (Hint: One of them is now a member of the NBA.) ters, where about 600 employees toiled for thought the parents would have bought a (see answers on page B18) www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page B17 Fetch the pitchforks and torches – We’re going to the State House! (continued from page B1) Plymouth Rock filthy savage should have gotten for free impeded by the high traffic volume. Aren’t from the US Government was a piece of these the same hypocrites who allow the rope tied tightly around his neck and sus- purple-shirted Eezils from SEIU to bring the Assurance Corporation pended from the nearest Somali tree. city to a standstill at rush hour without so much ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR BLOOD as a gracias? No yoosteez, no peas! is proud to support the BOIL #4: Pike hike opponents organized ENOUGH TO MAKE YOUR BLOOD a protest to travel the back roads into Bos- BOIL #5:An Ohio grandfather got a stimu- ton (Rts. 2, 9, 109, 135) and avoid the Pike. lus check from the US Government. Prob- BostonBoston Police Police Patrolmen’s Relief Association Association They were forced to cancel due to bullying lem? He’s been DEAD for over thirty years. from elected officials who threatened to bring Anyone check to see if he voted in the last in its mission of service to charges if any Public Safety vehicles were election? “Que es mas mucho?” �� (continued from page B17) a parked car and a sidewalk advertisement, wheelchair (by incapacitation due to dehy- (out of sight) sat down and lit a cigar. I was dration and exhaustion, not paralysis). The and the Boston Community. startled when a woman tapped me on the first shrew continued to berate me for mak- shoulder and demanded I put out my cigar. ing her friend sick, as the other harridan I explained I was on a break, and had been twitched and dry-heaved under her foil blan- on my feet for several hours, but she was ket. The frustration of standing around an- adamant. She said it was making her friend swering stupid questions finally over- sick, and she pointed a stubby finger in the whelmed my common sense: “My cigar direction of another womanACROSS THE isn’t making your friend sick, running 26 STREET! The other woman was in a miles did, now please leave me alone.” Trivia Answers ? www.plymouthrock.com United States History

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Page B20 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) PPAXAXCENTURIONCENTURION Section C RETIRED EMSEMS DivisionDivision Unity & Strength In Memoriam EMPTY PROMISES The following is a list of EMS personnel inducted into the National EMS Memo- rial in 2009. The list includes members who have died in the Line of Duty not The Tragedy of the Medic Class only this year but also in years past. David A. Ashburn, 35, of University of Michigan Health System Transplant That Wasn’t Team, Ann Arbor, MI, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a By Gregory Bond, Paramedic 216 They have taken it upon themselves, on their medical aviation accident on June 4, 2007. he idea was simple enough. In anticipa- own time and their own dime, to attend outside Charles “Mac” Atteberry, 32, of Memorial Ttion of future staffing needs, the depart- academies. Hermann Life Flight, Houston, TX, who died in the ment planned on putting up another paramedic Sadly, many of which teach down to a stan- line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical avia- academy class to train EMT’s in house to the dard of care not consistent with our own. tion accident on July 17, 1999. Kelly Bates, 38, of Reach Air Medical Services, Santa standard they were expected to work at. I’m sure there’s been plenty of blame and Rosa, CA, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained Not rocket science really; after all, the TQI finger pointing to go round, but ultimately the in a medical aviation accident on December 23, 2003. staff had already run not one but two classes buck stops with the administration. Kathy Batterman, 44, of Flight for Life, Pahrump, NV, who within the last few years with good results. I find it ironic that BPHC Director Ferrer died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation Plans were made, people were contacted, recently released a statement touting the accident on April 4, 1999. and the interested students were instructed to Commission’s dedication towards further edu- Ronald C. Battiato, 41, of Air Angels Inc, Bolingbrook, IL, who died in the prepare for the upcoming year and a half. cation when one of the very programs she was line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on October 15, A course instructor was chosen and reas- personally involved in fell apart right before her 2008. signed to the task of getting the program off very eyes, yet nobody seems to have batted an eye. Darren B. Bean, 37, of University of Wisconsin Med Flight, Madison, WI, the ground. In my opinion this was a colossal failure of who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on A prerequisite Anatomy and Physiology leadership. May 10, 2008. Barry M. Bennett, 49, of Cambridge Fire Department, Cambridge, MA, who course began, and those interested began their While they may try and cast aside their re- died in the line of duty of complications from an on-duty exposure to an infec- educational endeavor. sponsibility, or even try and place the blame on tious disease on November 2, 2003. Any doubts they may have had were individuals in our membership, the ugly truth Jana Eileen Bishop, 28, of PHI Air Medical Inc MED 12, Bryan, TX, who quickly dispelled by repeated promises and remains that they dropped the ball. died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in an ambulance involved motor multiple reassurances by Chief Serino and We have no decision-making ability when it vehicle collision on June 8, 2008. then-Medical Director Peter Moyer. comes to department programs, and if they don’t James Bond, Jr., 46, of Flight for Life, Pahrump, NV, who died in the line of As the A+P course began came to a close, like a proposal then they need to go back and duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on April 4, 1999. candidates began to prepare for the upcom- find one that works. Connie C. Bornman, 57, of Middle River Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue ing year, and then the bottom dropped out. So That is if they are truly committed to the Company, Middle River, MD, who died in the line of duty of a duty related car- what happened? program in the first place. diac event on May 17, 2004. I guess the answer depends on whom you No, in the end, this was either another ex- Ronald H. Bruneau, 61, of Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association, Wolcott, CT, who died in the line of duty of complications from an on-duty exposure to an ask. ample of complete incompetence on the part of infectious disease on August 17, 2007. I have asked quite a few, and the only real our leadership, or the utter lack of devotion they Stephen H. Bunker, 59, of Maryland State Police, Baltimore, MD, who died agreement that everyone could come to was have towards investing in the future of this de- in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on Septem- that the process is truly dead. partment. ber 28, 2008. No that that should come as a surprise to They may still tell you that the program is Marshall Butler, 46, of Mercy Air Ambulance, Pahrump, NV, who died in the anyone. going to happen, they may even believe it. line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on September 7, Most of the EMT’s who were promised an But I think we’ve seen that despite all of their 2002. education saw the writing on the wall when flowery words about how much they care about Thomas C. Caldwell, 54, of Classic LifeGuard, Page, AZ, who died in the the upcoming paramedic promotions were an- you, sadly, their actions or lack thereof, have line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on June 29, 2008. nounced. already spoken volumes. Stephanie Callaway, 31, of Sussex County EMS, Georgetown, DE, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in an ambulance involved motor vehicle collision on June 17, 2008. Merlin Casey, 66, of Mount Horeb Fire/EMS, Mount Horeb, WI, who died in the line of duty of a duty related cardiac event on May 10, 2008. Richard Chenault, II, 44, of University of Michigan Health System Trans- “The Zen plant Team, Ann Arbor, MI, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a philosopher medical aviation accident on June 4, 2007. Basho once Tom Clausing, 36, of Classic LifeGuard, Page, AZ, who died in the line of wrote that ‘A duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on June 29, 2008. Ana Coburn, 30, of Mercy Air Ambulance, Pahrump, NV, who died in the flute with no line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on September 7, holes is not a 2002. flute... and a Diane Codding, 39, of Reach Air Medical Services, Santa Rosa, CA, who doughnut with died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on no holes, is a December 23, 2003. Mark Coyne, 53, of University of Wisconsin Med Flight, Madison, WI, who Danish.’ died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on May He was a 10, 2008. funny guy.” Kline DeWire, 44, of Susquehanna Health System EMS, Williamsport, PA, – Chevy Chase who died in the line of duty of a duty related cardiac event on December 17, 2007. (continued on page C17) www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page C1 “What Ambulance Guy?”

s Pedro once said, “Where you been, MDTs, E-Mail, blogs, cell phones and lance Guy and not drive an ambulance? I see a Department slowly morphing into A Man?” (gagh!) texting The Ambulance Guy be- Perhaps I’m not even a guy! a highly paid well-equipped private ambu- Well, it’s a long story…. came kind of obsolete, like a Fire Box. I So, I was perfectly happy to give up The lance service. Keep on this path and we’ll I’m The Ambulance Guy. I’ve been The mean, with all that Ambulance Guy and have big metal clipboards and clip-on ties. Ambulance Guy since Lenny used to type communication, ev- wait for the next Am- I see people shrugging off bad or sloppy up the union newsletter on his state-of-the- eryone was The Am- EMS bulance Dude to or half-hearted medicine like it’s no big deal. art IBM Selectric and covertly copy it at bulance Guy! emerge. It is a big friggin’ deal! the Faulkner ER after hours. On top of that, I was Division Still waiting. So. I’m back. If it turns out I’m just an For those of you who are new (and that no longer working in Unity & Strength In the meantime old EMT with a low Registry number and seems like almost all of you.) I used to write an ambulance. (No, I’ve seen lots and lots no street cred, I hope someone will let me a humorous column that poked fun at EMS, I’m not telling you and lots of New know. The Job and the Office, in no particular or- where I work. That would ruin the mystery, Guys. Some of you don’t even know our I can always go back to writing those der. The column was written from the per- like Santa Claus the Easter Bunny and Sys- history or culture. Letters to Penthouse. spective of a field EMT. tem Status Management.) I see Veterans who believe it’s Training’s Lots of you reading this now are New Over the years, with Bitch Boards, I mean…..how can you be The Ambu- job to teach the New Guys. Guys. Nothin’ wrong with that. We were all New Guys once, except Bilotas, who was born here. Here’s a little history…Your history. We used to be called H&H. Health and Hospitals, Health and Heroes, Health and Handcuffs…. To get on the job you had to have 2 years experience in the Privates. Most folks were rejected at least once. Orientation was a week. Precepting was 3 Weeks. CONTINENTAL HOME LOANS, LTD. The New Guy never drove…ever. Some “Veterans” here would not talk to “The Mortgage Bankers” you for 5 years. This was not necessarily a bad thing. Most Veterans grudgingly accepted the fact that they had to teach you everything… and did. Ambulances were older, smaller, and had big gasoline powered engines. As a result, they could go 250 MPH… and did. There was one mechanic at The Main, which is now a luxury homeless shelter. His only job was to disconnect dashboard warn- ing lights and turn your heat on in the summer. High-idle was a sandbag on the gas pedal. NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT / EMS HOME LOAN PROGRAM Downtown Trucks disconnected their brake lights to surprise tailgaters and amuse Servicing Boston Law Enforcement and EMS Members, themselves. In the summer, crews would hold the Active and Retired, and Their Families back doors open with 9 foot straps to cool off the back. No Processing Fee No Underwriting Fee There were 9 BLS on Days and 7 BLS No Application Fee Reduced Attorney Fee at Nite. During the “Job Action” of the 80s we would routinely go down 2 BLS Trucks. No Commitment Fee Reduced Rate We’ll talk about that some more in another column. No Document Prep Fee Reduced Title Charges At Nite A7 covered Eastie, Charlestown, No Courier Fee Direct Lender and Downtown and was the next Truck into the Back Bay, Southie and Katmandu. There was no ALS at Nite. (Insert joke here.) http://unionmembermortgage.com/ • [email protected] A2 and A11 shifted at 00:30, 08:30 and 16:30. Contrary to what you’ve heard, not ev- Purchase, Refinance, FHA/VA Loans Available eryone here worked in A4. The real A4 ran out of District 4. Anything else was faux Second Home, Vacation Home. Investment Property Four. and Relocation Mortgage Programs Available There were no Deputies, Shift Com- manders, Lieutenants or Emperors. (Okay, maybe an Emperor or two.) The “Senior” wore brown shirts with Sergeant Stripes and, once the Office 800.462.8178 cleared out at 15:00, ran the show. The Tur- ret Senior was God. Most of the Trucks did not have satel- (continued on page C3)

Page C2 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Things That Make You Say, “What the F*#<@&*?!” By Michael Giunta, Paramedic 194 ing some time doing scenarios with them? ride in the tech seat isn’t too bad, but if ing to happen, NOTHING. Everything will ver the last 21 years, the things that I There are EMTs who think it is more im- you’re sitting on the bench trying to do just stay as it is and everyone will just shake Oscratch my head about and say portant to get a blood skills, just forget about their heads and say WTF. We have become “WTF” have remained fairly consistent. sugar than manage an it. The patient’s com- complacent and think it’s not worth the ar- The gentlemen in the rubber coats who in- airway, do we really EMS fort doesn’t seem to be gument anymore. It’s always worth the ar- sist on blocking our access, nurses who have the luxury of a an issue at all- because gument. Always. ALWAYS! As far as our complain about patients being brought to “scared straight” tour Division there is no patient management is concerned it’s not about the their hospitals, health centers. Lately, the of the jail? Unity & Strength comfort. The constant uniformed employees anymore, or the pa- things that I find myself puzzled about are Two years ago the complaining about the tient care. It’s about being politically and more internal. Here are some of the things department was going to hold another para- ride has stopped because it seems to fall on socially correct every minute of every day. that make me say WTF? medic program. About 30 EMTs took the deaf ears. There is no point in aggravating It’s about filling positions in the office with The budget crisis, which is certainly not A+P course that was offered, most were suc- the mechanics, they have no control either, political hacks from other departments in- made up, has affected our department just cessful and were promised a paramedic pro- so we muddle along, complain am-ongst stead of giving our own people a chance to as it has everyone else’s. Every department, gram. 2 years ago. 2. Then it was postponed ourselves and just put up with the ride. get off the street. both city and state has their own way of for a reason that was not really clear, then it WTF. In the words of Lewis Black – “They dealing with the cuts, in our case we were was going to be free, then it was going to I know that some folks will find this treat us like we all fell asleep on a nuclear asked to give up raises to save union jobs- be a reassignment type deal, and then and amusing, some will be mad, and some will reactor and we are nothing but meat with something we did without much hesitation. then and then. Meetings, focus groups, dis- think that this is just the rant of a disgruntled eyes.” If we want change THEY need to Letters from Barbara Ferrer and Serino stat- cussions between union and management. employee. You may be right. I really have know that at least some of us are paying ing there is a hiring freeze; e-mails about The folks who were promised the course nothing to lose, what’s the worst that’s go- attention. overtime cutbacks and and the recruit class are still waiting. WTF? In the department’s being cancelled, etc. Then the puzzling part: liberal zeal to make it all inclusive and reach “What Ambulance Guy? a letter welcoming a new staffer to the of- a target audience, the only thing they haven’t (continued from page C2) fice who was assigned to pro standards. done is actually run a paramedic program. What about the hiring freeze? Then 3 Cap- Now the folks who were promised a pro- lites, never mind microwaves, flat-screen see parts of the City you never knew ex- tains? 15 Paramedics? WTF? How could gram, who were willing to pay and rear- TVs, gyms and hot tubs. The satellites we isted. If you were somehow sent to a nurs- this be? The budget was so tight we gave range their schedule so they could take the did have would not meet today’s standards ing home by accident you would simply up our raises. Maybe the BPD side of the course, are going to outside programs. for homeless camps. bring this to the Dispatcher’s attention. He house and the teachers were right. Was this Why? Because there doesn’t seem to be Speaking of the homeless, the Pine St. would apologize and promptly send a Pri- a case of management screaming about the anyone in charge just willing to make a de- Inn was at 60 Bristol St. The South End was vate. You could be sent to a stabbing and sky falling? The general sentiment among cision to do it. The same person who is ac- still full of SROs (rooming houses) and all get pre-empted for a shooting. You could the membership seems to be that we didn’t cepting awards for being so progressive the residents were nuts. We knew all of them. be pre-empted from the report of a shoot- mind giving up our raises to save jobs – but doesn’t know or seem to give a damn. There were characters everywhere; ing to a confirmed shooting. At night, if a promotions and new positions? Not what WTF? A guy near Dudley who could feign un- call seemed hinky or if you went somewhere was discussed at the meetings I attended EMS week just ended. On Friday, while consciousness and take a #6 airway with- without the cops, you’d find another truck anyway. WTF? It’s like telling me you have walking through the BWH lobby there were out flinching. He was also impervious to idling just up the street. Just in case. no money and then showing up with a new different tables set up for EMS week. Be- ammonia snaps (the DKs Kryptonite). The Fire went to MVAs and Fires unless luxury car. It doesn’t make sense. Good luck hind the BEMS table were 2 gentlemen I A man in Grove Hall who would cover we requested them. We didn’t. trying to convince me to give up anything had never seen. Not uniformed members of himself in baby oil and run down Warren Triage nurses took our reports as gospel in the future. the department, not command staff, but two St. and yelled at new MDs that dared question Reassignment Days – Training Days – community outreach folks who were former An Alaska St. pt. who called at least 3 us. A C-Med note meant you were going to What training. The most recent adventure gang members. When did we hire commu- times a day for SOB (Still with us and still a Trauma Room, where everybody waited was a field trip to South Bay. Like a class nity outreach folks? Why wasn’t there a calling) in silence for your report. If you gave a lousy full of kindergarten kids we were brought uniformed member behind this table who An asthmatic that was good for at least C-Med note someone (an EMT, not a Medic to the jail. It was explained that there were could answer questions about what we do, 2 trips a day. or a Supervisor) would catch up with you prisoners there – who’d have known. There how to become an EMT or Paramedic, what The green bag was a box, and an enigma. before the end of the shift and tell you to was a tour of the intake area, we saw a cell the BEMS experience is all about. I was You could carry it up four flights but not get your act together. They would not tell that sleeps 2 prisoners, then a cell that sleeps informed that they were former patients, one down if you had to carry a patient. Its pri- you again. 3. Did you know they have showers and eat who was positive about his experience and mary function was as a step and third seat. We dressed like cops and acted like we breakfast and even watch television? WTF? one who was not so positive. If we were Collars were made of foam and head were special, because we were. But if you If I follow my schedule correctly- 4 on 2 looking for former patients then why not blocks were full of sand. BVMs were black. didn’t know your medicine; if you couldn’t off – I should be off. Thank God I’m not or some folks who have survived CVAs and We washed them out in the sink at the ER control chaos and didn’t know your way I’d have missed this little extravaganza. STEMIs. Hell I could have dragged the 80Z and put them back in service. Back boards around the back of a Truck (or the City) Then back to TQI to have someone explain from earlier in the day down there. WTF? were wooden and came with splinters. No- you would be asked to leave. (Not by the how to use a radio that I’ve had in my pos- The e-mails go out every year and ask us to body wore gloves unless there were feces Office but by your peers.) session for at least 3 years. Why didn’t they participate in these EMS week events and involved. This is where you come from, boys and explain this when they gave it to me? Have every year the showing is poor. Even the There was only one portable, carried by girls. I don’t expect you to go out and buy a I been using it wrong this whole time? Then deputy in charge of the event wasn’t there- the Driver. It had 2 channels and no ID, so leather coat and a sap. Change is the spring emergencies lecture. Did you she though it was appropriate to have 2 editorial comments were commonplace. good….and inevitable. MDTs, Albuterol, know that you shouldn’t go over nails with people who have never worked on an am- There was frequent heated discourse be- Narcan, SafetyPad…..these are all good a lawnmower – they can be projectiles. Holy bulance anywhere represent us during EMS tween the Trucks and the Dispatcher. The things (OK, maybe not SafetyPad). But let Crap – Really? Where is the actual train- week. WTF? WTF? WTF? Dispatcher always won. us not forget our roots. We got here today ing? It’s a little training with a lot of filler. How about the ambulances? $200,000 What was then The Turret is now a bou- by practicing good medicine and taking care Most of us wouldn’t mind being there but it worth of metal and rubber. The department tique hotel. (Every time we leave a place it of folks when no-one else would. Our repu- seems like a colossal waste of time. There is on the 5th (I think) delivery of these mas- goes upscale.) Dispatchers had thousands tation as the best is only as good as your are a whole host of issues surrounding the terpieces. I will admit they break down less of years on the job and knew every street in last trip. lack of experience of a lot of the field people, frequently, and they do take quite a hit when the City. A good Dispatcher would get on a OK, starting to get serious and preachy I’m sure the trip to the jail helped correct involved in an MVA, but the ride in the back roll, like a jazz soloist, and stay on the ra- here. Next time I’ll give you some tips to that. We have EMTs who are paramedics of these beasts is absolutely atrocious. The dio for hours, fueled by coffee, cigarettes be a better partner/ambulance driver/citizen. waiting to take the promotional exam – what ride has been an issue since they were first and inappropriate comments. Piss off the I bet you can hardly wait. would be so horrible about maybe spend- delivered and has not gotten any better. The Dispatcher and your life was HELL! You’d It’s nice to be back. I missed youze guys. www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page C3 STATE STREET IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF The Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association

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Page C4 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Veterans’ Corner: Pat Rose, C-11 Memorial Day Should Not Be Just Another Day Off! ay 30th, Memorial Day landed on Sat ably to the growing movement that culmi- lic, in his General Order #11, and was first an additional separate day for honoring the Murday this year, not Monday. My nated in General Logan, (one of Massachu- observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, point being that I am sick and tired of wa- setts own), giving his official proclamation were placed on the graves of Union and April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and tering down holidays to make them a three in 1868. It is not important who was the Confederate Soldiers at Arlington National Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and day weekend. Another excuse for a long very first, what is important is that Memo- Cemetery. The first state to officially rec- June 3 (Jefferson Davis’ birthday) in Loui- weekend of cookouts, beers, games, and just rial Day was established. Memo- ognize the holiday was New York in 1873. siana and Tennessee. another day off, with no meaning, no rea- rial Day is not about divi- By 1890, it was recognized by all of the In 1915, inspired by the poem ‘In son. sion. It is about rec- northern states. The South refused to ac- Flanders Fields’ Moina Michael replied In the past I’ve made mention that “ALL onciliation; it knowledge the day, honoring their dead on with her own poem: “We cherish too, the GAVE SOME, BUT SOME GAVE ALL”. separate days until after World Poppy red, that grows on fields where valor Well in deference to those of our brothers led, it seems to signal to the skies, that blood and sisters that did give it ALL, let’s re- of heroes never dies”. member what Memorial Day is all about. She then conceived of an idea to wear Memorial Day, originally called Decoration red poppies on Memorial Day in honor of Day, is a day of remembrance for those who those who died serving the nation during have died in our nation’s service. There are war. She was the first to wear one, and sold many stories as to its actual beginnings, with poppies to her friends and co-workers with over two dozen cities and towns laying the money going to benefit servicemen in claim to being the birthplace of Memorial need. Later a Madam Guerin from France Day. There is also evidence that organized was visiting the United States and learned women’s groups in the South were deco- of this new custom started by Ms.Michael rating graves before the end of the Civil War: and when she returned to France, made ar- a hymn published in 1867, “Kneel Where tificial red poppies to raise money for war Our Loves are Sleeping” by Nella L. Sweet orphaned children and widowed women. carried the dedication “To The Ladies of the This tradition spread to other countries. In South who are Decorating the Graves of 1921, the Franco-American Children’s the Confederate Dead”. League sold poppies nationally to benefit While Waterloo N.Y. was officially de- war orphans of France and Belgium. The clared the birthplace of Memorial Day by War I (when the holiday changed from hon- League disbanded a year later and Madam President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it’s oring just those who died fighting in the Guerin approached the VFW for help. difficult to prove conclusively the origins Civil War to honoring Americans who died Shortly before Memorial Day in 1922 the of the day. It is more likely that it had many fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in VFW became the first veterans’ organization separate beginnings; each of those towns is about coming together to honor those who almost every State on the last Monday in to nationally sell poppies. Two years later their and every planned or spontaneous gather- gave their all. May (passed by Congress with the National Buddy Poppy Program was selling artificial ing of people to honor the war dead in the Memorial Day was officially proclaimed Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to en- poppies made by disabled veterans. In 1948, 1860’s tapped into the general human need on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, the sure a three day weekend for Federal holi- the US Post Office honored Ms. Michael for to honor our dead, each contributed honor- national Commander of the Grand Repub- days), though several southern states have (continued on page C7) Boston’s Own Staff Sergeant Christopher P. Riley Awarded the Prestigious Bronze Star Medal! taff Sergeant Christopher P. Rileydistinguished himself through exceptionally meri- Storious service while assigned as the Combined Joint Task Force-101, from 15 June 08 to 3 June 09, as the CJTF-101 Command Sergeant Major’s Driver. Personal Security Detail NCOIC and Administrative Assistant while deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan, in support of the Global War on Terrorism during Operation Enduring Freedom JX. Staff Sergeant Riley was instrumental during this deployment where he readily sought guidance and increased additional responsibility from superiors. Within days of his ar- rival, he had enhanced the Command Sergeant Major’s ability to schedule travel times for visiting Forward Operation Bases and Combat Outpost within RC-E. Staff Sergeant Riley executed well over 150 combat FOBs and COPs visits across Eastern and Southern Af- ghanistan while keeping the CJTF-101 CSM protected from harm. An exceptional and forward-looking leader. Staff Sergeant Riley could be counted on to accomplish any mission. He was personalty responsible to look at the life-support, maintenance; Morale, Welfare, Recreation, and force protection of the entire Combined Joint Operation Area for over 40,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and civilians during his visits with the Command Group. He ensured all after action reports were submitted by all in a timely manner, to the CJTF-101 Commander Sergeant Major. Staff Sergeant Riley is a proactive and multi-tasking NCO with whom the CJTF-101 staff can rely on for support the OEF mission. His devotion to duty and commitment to the mission was In line with the CJTF-101’s CSM vision. He played a major role in VIP Congratulations to Staff Sergeant Christopher P. Riley, (left), son of visits such as; the First Lady, the President himself, President George Bush, Speaker of the Very Proud Sergeant Major (ret) Jerome Riley USA, (current City of the House Nancy Pelosi, Combined Joint Chief of Staff Admiral Mullen, Chief of Staff of Boston Police Officer serving the city at Area C-11 Dorchester), for be- the Army General Casey. Sergeant Major of the Army CSM Kenneth 0. Preston, and ing awarded the prestigious BRONZE STAR MEDAL! CENTCOM Command Sergeant Major CSM Marvin Hill to name a few. (continued on page C7) www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page C5 Thank you for all you do.

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Page C6 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Quinn Bill Dilemma By Mark A. Bruno pull an obscure conflict of interest law out twenty-five-thousand dollars and numerous us are seeking second jobs to get us over t is unfortunate that BPPA members along on those politicians who sought to support weekends away from my family in order to the hump. In all fairness to our leadership Iwith superiors and detectives must suffer us by keeping our Quinn Bill intact. When take advantage of this contractual right and at the BPPA, these guys have been literally financial loss as a result of a sagging you think of all things that could conflict a now you want to take half of it away. The pounding the pavement up at the State economy. We are being used as sacrificial politician voting up at the State House, it is state may pay out a portion of this fund, but House every day. If you want to blame lambs because some of our elected leaders no wonder how they would be able to vote certainly they see the return in the end. This someone or do something, kindly call your do not have the intestinal fortitude to stand on anything? It is amazing how these elected benefit is not tax exempt which leaves it local reps and senators and let them know up and say we need to raise the state in- leaders manage to protect their own little open to state tax, and to have retirement how you feel about having someone taking come tax. Instead what is being proposed perks in the form of enhanced pensions. taken out. Does this not kill two birds with lunch money out of your pocket. Let them is a tax on everything else we do. You drive Using an SJC advisory opinion from 1973 one stone? Officers are less inclined to know that having an educated cop makes a you’re taxed, you shop you’re taxed, you eat which stated that pension rights are contrac- spend that which they do not have. For some good cop an even better one as statistics you’re taxed, you crap you’re taxed, you die tual obligations the state must honor. Now of us this amounts to about an average of have proven. In the end your voices need to you’re taxed. All this to lead us back to where you have the Massachusetts Judges Con- $135.00 a week. This is gas money, food shop- be heard at up at the State House. For our we will end up inevitably, which is raising the ference lobbying for 370 judges to keep this ping, daycare and many other things for most officers it is a double-edged-sword we are state income tax. It is no wonder why people decision/opinion intact. I guess what is good of us. Cutting corners is harder to do when being asked to fall on. We are being forced are leaving this state in record numbers. for the goose is not good for the gander. there are no more corners to cut. For most of to take a substantial pay cut, and we are Some of these politicians are no friends This is political hypocrisy at its best. Cae- us our budgets are stretched and it is not being asked to pay more in the form of taxes of police. Each one who has lobbied and sar had his Brutus, and we have ours. because we are living beyond our means. and fees. I will support any State Repre- voted against us in the form of cutting the For many of us, the Quinn Bill was a I honestly cannot remember a worst time sentative and Senator who supports us. Quinn Bill and details should not and will contractual issue which our members re- in our profession. Local budgets are being Those legislators who wield the sword not be supported by our union or its mem- ceived zeros for in the form of raises. You cut which causes a trickle-down effect in against us should familiarize themselves bers in the form of endorsements or PAC either went out and got a degree or enjoyed the form of less overtime to go around. More with the old proverb of, “those who live by contributions. What bothers me is how they a decreased longevity payment. I spent over officers are scrambling for details. Some of the sword will die by the sword.” Memorial Day Should Not Be Just Another Day Off! (continued from page C5) her role in founding the National Poppy the late 50’s on the Thursday before Me- Spotsylvania National Military Park on ments on the bill. Please write your Repre- movement by issuing a red three cent post- morial Day, the 1,200 soldiers of the 3d U.S. Marye’s Heights (the Luminaria Program). sentative and your Senators, urging them age stamp with her likeness on it. Infantry place small American flags at each And in 2004, Washington D.C. held its first to support these bills. Traditional observance of Memorial Day of the more than 260,000 gravestones at Ar- Memorial Day parade in over 60 years. has diminished over the years. Many Ameri- lington National Cemetery. They then pa- To help re-educate and remind Ameri- Health Care Update cans nowadays have forgotten the meaning trol 24 hours a day during the weekend to cans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, For the first time in six years, Veteran’s and traditions of Memorial Day. At many ensure that each flag remains standing. In the “National Moment of Remembrance” in VA’s Priority Group #8 will be allowed cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are in- 1951, the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which to access the VA’s health care system. The creasingly ignored, neglected. Most people St. Louis began placing flags on the 150,000 asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Ameri- VA estimates that over a quarter of a mil- no longer remember the proper flag eti- graves at Jefferson Barracks National Cem- cans “To voluntarily and informally observe lion additional Veterans will now be eligible quette for the day. While there are towns etery as an annual Good Turn, a practice in their own way a Moment of remembrance for VA care. Group #8 Veterans includes and cities that still hold Memorial Day pa- that continues to this day. More recently, and respect, pausing from whatever they are those that have no service connected rades, many have not held a parade in de- beginning in 1998, on the Saturday before doing for a moment of silence or listening wounds, are rated as 0% disabled or have cades. Some people think the day is for the observed day for Memorial Day, the to ‘TAPS’. The Moment of Remembrance incomes higher than the VA’s lowest ac- honoring any and all dead, and not just those Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts place a candle is a step in the right direction to returning cepted threshold. This is the first time in fallen in service to our country. at each of approximately 15,300 grave sites the meaning back to the day. What is needed six years that the VA has allowed category There are a few notable exceptions. Since of soldiers buried at Fredericksburg and is a full return to the original day of obser- 8 Veterans health care. This benefit was sus- vance. Set aside one day out of the year for pended by the previous VA Secretary who Staff Sgt. Christopher Riley Awarded Bronze Star the nation to get together to remember, re- has been within the new administration. (continued from page C5) flect and honor those who have given their New regulations should be published by late As a combat veteran. Staff Sergeant more than 400 runners during the Army 10- all in service to their country. But what may June to begin the screening and enrollment Riley while visiting the Korengal outpost, Miler, and also completed the Nashville be needed to return the solemn, and even process. An important note to all Marines assisted with repelling the enemy’s contact Music Marathon, Bagram style. sacred, spirit back to Memorial Day is for a that were assigned to Camp LeJeune to by physically dropping mortar rounds on His expert ability to visualize and plan return to its traditional day of observance. 1987: The Marine Corps is seeking partici- the enemy’s point of origin, during the hours the functional meeting for the CJTF-101 Many feel that when Congress made the day pants for a study of the drinking water at of darkness resulting in successful execu- CSM enabled to task force staff to efficiently into a three-day weekend in with the Na- Camp LeJeune, N.C. All personnel who tion of the kinetic mission. perform their duties. His efforts were rec- tional Holiday Act of 1971, it made it all lived or worked at the camp prior to 1987 Staff Sergeant Riley was no slouch when ognized by countless high ranking visitors the easier for people to be distracted from are encouraged to register on line at: it came to physical fitness, during this de- from throughout the Combined Joint Op- the spirit and meaning of the day. As the www.marines.mil/clsurvey or call the Camp ployment, he finished 11th out of a field of erations Area and Department of Defense. VFW stated in its 2002 Memorial Day ad- LeJeune Historic Drinking Water Call Cen- dress: “Changing the date merely to create ter at: 857-261-9782, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. three-day weekends has undermined the EST, Monday through Friday. The Depart- Attention very meaning of the day. No doubt, this has ment of the Navy is funding two studies To all members of the Boston Police Relief Association contributed greatly to the general public’s examining a possible association between Active Duty or Retired nonchalant observance of Memorial Day.” exposure to Camp LeJeune’s drinking wa- On January 19, 1999, Senator Inouye ter and reported “adverse health effects”. If you need to change your beneficiary or you are not introduced bill S 189 to the Senate which In the early 1980’s, the Marine Corps found sure of who your beneficiary is you can contact the re- proposes to restore the traditional day of Trichloloethylene and Perchloroethylene lief office at 617-364-9565. If you leave a message your observance of Memorial Day back to May in the water systems serving the Tarawa 30th instead of “the last Monday in May”. call will be returned and if necessary the paperwork will Terrace and Hadnot Point areas. 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I thought how many men like him had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil How many mothers’ tears?

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Page C12 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) Letter to the Editor Subject: Banding of Scores on Civil Service Tests per PAX To the Editor: confront. ams he had died in second place on one and this “Banding” proposal with all the money I just read the latest issue of the PAX Ask one of your former Secretaries who in third place on the other, when exams were and fight you can muster. Civil Service was Centurion with interest, as usual, but was used to write regular columns in the PAX scored numerically without that alphabeti- established to abolish the “Spoils System”, disgusted at the column relating the intent which scorched the di Grazia administra- cal nonsense. a system where those in power can pick and of the Division of Civil Service, or by what- tion on many of its policies and moves. I think that answers the question, though, choose who they want. Should this prac- ever name it may now be known, to start When the original group in his promotional as to why Civil Service is changing and tice continue unabated, and should you lose “Banding” promotional test results. The exam had been made sergeant, his name, changing whichever way the wind blows your battle to do away with the proposed historical aspects of the column are accu- beginning with “A”, appeared first on the and that is to satisfy the respective depart- “banding of marks” then get after your leg- rate as far as it goes in that more than 37 next group to be made but was by-passed ments. In the case I listed above, the de- islators and attempt to do away with the years ago, or prior to the DiGrazia admin- for promotion. My memory is that he re- partment paid for the consultants and for Civil Service Division, too, for it will prove istration in 1972, all test results were bro- tired as a Patrolman but had instituted court the examination. I’m sure that if a depart- to have lost the reason for its existence and ken down to hundredths of a point, such as proceedings prior thereto to correct this in- ment wants to pay for the exam, saving the as such, to have it continue this way, would 96.78 and 96.75 and the lists were published justice. He was to ultimately win his case Civil Service Division that expense, this be a waste of taxpayer money. I wish you and promotions made by the numerical se- and receive the money due him retroactively type of practice will continue, as evil as it the best but am not optimistic the way things quence of the grade of the applicant. With to the date the promotions were made and could be. are moving today in the political spectrum the marks just cited as examples, the appli- on which he was by-passed. He was to re- So all I can suggest to you and your read- but I sill have to ask: What next??? Good cant getting the 96.78 would be promoted ceive this monetary benefit, therefore, in his ers is that if you want any type of integrity luck in your efforts. before those with a lower numerical score. pension, also. I have to think it was because and fairness in the promotional exam pro- Sincerely yours, Many times, it meant the difference between of his union activity that he was treated in cess given by Civil Service, I urge your as- Paul J. Russell, Sr. getting a promotion or taking the exam all the manner he was but never had any evi- sociation, in collaboration with the Boston Supt.-Retired, B.P.D. over again. dence, direct or indirect, to support that be- Police Superior Officers Federation, to fight Sunday, May 3, 2009 When DiGrazia became Police Commis- lief but strongly suspect it to be true. sioner, the whole process on promotional Sometime later, I know the Department examinations changed. Someway, some- hired consultants to draw up the Oral Board how, they coerced the Civil Service Com- part of one exam, because I was assigned From Little Girl to Young Lady mission into rounding the promotional to sit in on some of the meetings with the By Mark A. Bruno scores to the nearest whole number and then “experts” who were hired and who essen- veryone who has a young daughter can understand what it is like watching them to list them Alphabetically. So, for example, tially were there just to “pick your brains.” Egrow up and blossoming into beautiful young women. I don’t write this article to an officer who took the promotional exam In one pending Captain’s examination, the embarrass my daughter, but rather to show how quickly time passes. I can remember and received a mark of 98.99 and named entire Oral Board which was to be presented when she was born and holding her in my arms. Nothing fills a parent’s heart more Sullivan, would be behind an officer who to those taking the examination was laid out than holding these precious little miracles and watching how helpless they are as scored 98.51 named Abbott. In this ex- before us. At the time, two other sworn of- babies. They can hardly wrap their two little hands around one of our fingers. They ample, both officers would have received ficers who were present and members of trust us with unconditional love to be there as they say their first words and take their scores of 99 in the exam but because of the the Command Staff both had brothers plan- first steps. We nurture them and watch them grow. They hold our hands, hug us and alphabetical listing, Abbott would be listed ning to take the next examination for Cap- let us tuck them in at night with butterfly kisses. These are truly precious moments ahead of Sullivan, although the latter got tain. Now both those brothers were ex- that go by in a flash, but leave an indelible mark on our hearts as parents. the higher score and would be listed ahead tremely good candidates in their own right, When these young little darlings hit their tweens something happens. They be- of the other. If the list was published nu- knowledgeable and experienced, and come nasty like their mothers, no just kidding. They find friends and suddenly as a merically as it should be, the reverse order needed no prompting or help about the con- parent you feel locked out. It isn’t cool to give dad a hug in front of everyone. This of listing would be in effect. The examples tents of any “Oral Board” to which they doesn’t mean they do not love you, it is just part of growing up. Whenever my daugh- of “Banding” makes the whole examina- would be subjected. But that aspect of the ter wants something which my wife will not give her, she merely puts on the puppy tion process preposterous. exam became common knowledge at least eyes and proceeds to play me like a Stradivarius fiddle. What, am I lying? Anyway, On top of this, they instituted “Oral within the Command Staff, and both broth- they are still precious to us regardless of their nagging and whining of which I blame Boards” for the first time in department his- ers were marked with the stain of having there mothers for. Nooo, just kidding again mom, lighten up. tory during this period. Talk about moves “been given the exam.” I feel absolutely sure Before you know it they are in high school. No more father and daughter dances, to give them the right to pick and choose that ever happened, but there is a possibil- its semiformal and prom. We always used to buy them cute little dresses for all the and you just can’t beat them for nerve and ity that it could have, and that possibility holidays and special occasions. We quickly find out as dads that girls are not cheap, their intent to destroy Civil Service, as it should have never occurred . If I had a but we knew that when we married their mothers. Just kidding mom, relax. They was intended. brother taking that exam, I hope I would need all the accessories just like their moms. No moms, on this one I’m not kidding. When I took promotional examinations, have had enough integrity and ethics to let The problems for us dads is that we see some of the dresses and outfits which some- you didn’t even write your name on any of him achieve his success on his own as I am times lack proper cover. We cringe and twist thinking of all the naughty little boys the promotional material but only listed your totally confident those two officers did with with their naughty little thoughts, of which we as fathers are willing to knock out of Serial Number, which was furnished the day respect to their brothers. their silly little heads. Mom immediately throws one back at me and tells me I need of the exam and known only to the Civil Ironically, one of the brothers finished to lighten up a bit. I give my wife a disconcerted look and am ready to throw a blanket Service Division and I sometimes wonder sufficiently high on the exam to be promoted over my daughter if she comes out wearing the wrong dress. God help me but she is about that. In any case, it was a much im- to Captain and the other one was never to my one-and-only daughter. Nothing short of a warrant check on any young man that proved system over what you now must make that grade, although in previous ex- crosses my threshold seeking a date. Like all senior high school girls my daughter looked forward to her prom. She Rules of War asked a nice young man to escort her. I gave her money to pay for her tickets, a tour fleeing Taliban, desperate for water, should kill you, but I must find water first! bus and her dress. As I said before girls are not cheap. I would also have to pay for A was plodding through the Afghan ‘OK,’ said the old Jewish man, ‘it does photos and a yearbook. Remember, she is my one-and-only daughter and no expense desert when he saw something far off in not matter that you do not want to buy a will be spared when it comes to her happiness. She puts on the dress she bought and the distance. Hoping to find water, he tie and that you hate me. I will show you walks down the stairs to show me. I am speechless of how beautiful she looks. She is hurried toward the oasis, only to find a that I am bigger than that. If you continue waiting for a response but I am numb all over and unable to say a word. Suddenly in little old Jewish man at a small stand, over that hill to the east for about two a rush it hit me that my little girl has blossomed in to a beautiful young lady. I tell her selling ties.. miles, you will find a lovely restaurant. It how nice she looks. As she walks away I get a lump in my throat as memories of her The Taliban asked, ‘Do you have water?’ has all the ice cold water you need. Shalom.’ as a child flash through my mind. I feel like I’m on an emotional roller coaster and The Jewish man replied, ‘I have no Muttering, the Taliban staggered away this is the first drop with a couple more to come. Holding back emotions in moments water. Would you like to buy a tie? They over the hill. Several hours later he like this gets harder as they get older. For most of us our children are the reason we are only $5.’ staggered back, almost dead. live and breathe. My favorite line from the Outsiders is “always stay gold.” My The Taliban shouted, ‘Idiot! I do not “Your ******* brother won’t let me daughter’s name is Kristine, and like any good parent I love her and would do any- need an over-priced tie. I need water! I in without a tie!” thing to protect her happiness. www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 • Page C13 Best wishes on the Scholarship Fund for the families of Boston Police Patrolmen’s Families from Heath Properties

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Page C16 • PAX CENTURION • May/June 2009 617-989-BPPA (2772) EMS In Memoriam (continued from page C1) James Dodridge, 52, of Old Bridge First Aid and Rescue Squad, Old Bridge, NJ, who who died in the line of duty after being struck at the scene of a call on December 22, 2008. died in the line of duty after being struck at the scene of a call on March 15, 2004. Sandra Pearson, 38, of Air Evac Life Team, Rushville, IN, who died in the line of duty of Lynn Ethridge, 35, of Memorial Hermann Life Flight, Houston, TX, who died in the line injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on August 31, 2008. of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on July 17, 1999. Chester Ray Pierce, 27, of Medic One Ambulance, San Dimas, CA, who died in the line Bruce S. Fletcher, 50, of Ashford Volunteer Fire Department, Ashford, CT, who died in of duty of injuries sustained in an ambulance involved motor vehicle collision on January 1, the line of duty of a duty related cardiac event on November 18, 2002. 2000. Rupert Allen Fuller, 76, of Darlington-Gaskins Fire/EMS, Westville, FL, who died in John Pittman, 58, of Memorial Hermann Life Flight, Houston, TX, who died in the line the line of duty of a ruptured aneurysm while at the scene of a call on October 24, 2002. of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on July 17, 1999. Raul Garcia, Jr., 38, of Valley AirCare, Harlingen, TX, who died in the line of duty of José Luis Ramirez, 36, of Far South Fire Department, Chapparral, NM, who died in the injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on February 5, 2008. line of duty of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on April 15, 2006. Michael “Boz” Garvin, 39, of Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad, Willow Jeanette Roseberry, 27, of Mid Maryland Transports, Hagerstown, MD, who died in the Grove, PA, who died in the line of duty of a duty related cardiac event on October 19, 2008. line of duty of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on October 24, 2004. Bob Giard, 41, of Regional One Air Medical, Spartanburg, SC, who died in the line of Michael Russell, 52, of Air Angels Inc, Bolingbrook, IL, who died in the line of duty of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on July 13, 2004. injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on January 28, 2003. Robert Gilmore, 60, of Polk County EMS, Bartow, FL, who died in the line of duty an Michael Sanchez, 39, of Valley AirCare EMS, Harlingen, TX, who died on-duty cerebral vascular accident on July 5, 2003. in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on Feb- Robert Lamar Goss, 54, of Valley AirCare, Harlingen, TX, who died in the ruary 5, 2008. line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on February 5, Edward C. Sanneman, 33, of Northwest Texas Healthcare Lifestar, Ama- 2008. rillo, TX, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation Arthur Gotisar, 48, of Reach Air Medical Services, Santa Rosa, CA, who accident on March 10, 2000. died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on Gregory Serena, 51, of New York City Fire Department/EMS, Brooklyn, NY, who December 23, 2003. died in the line of duty of complications from toxic exposure at World Trade Center on June Patrick J. Graham, 51, of Guardian Air, Flagstaff, AZ, who died in the line 27, 2006. of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on June 29, 2008. Bill Serra, 59, of University of Michigan Health System Transplant Team, Ann Arbor, Terry A. Griffith, 35, of Northwest Texas Healthcare Lifestar, Amarillo, MI, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on June TX, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on March 4, 2007. 10, 2000. Leroy C. Shelton, 37, of Flight for Life, Pahrump, NV, who died in the line of duty of Chris Hall, 34, of Garrard County EMS, Lancaster, KY, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on April 4, 1999. injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on June 21, 2008. David Sherfick, 40, of Brown Township Fire/EMS, Mooresville, IN, who died in the line Bruce W. Harrolle, 36, of Arizona Department of Public Safety, Phoenix, AZ, who died of duty of injuries sustained in an ambulance involved motor vehicle collision on February 4, in the line of duty when struck by aircraft rotor on the scene of a rescue on October 13, 2008. 2008. Gail Ann Hauck, 40, of Avera St. Lukes CareFlight, Aberdeen, SD, who died in the line Vania Shields, 33, of Wayne Township Fire Department, Indianapolis, IN, who died in of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on September 9, 2002. the line of duty of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on September 25, 2008. Harold Bradley “Brad” Haugh, 54, of Clinton Kickman County EMS, Clinton, KY, Clyde Shawn Shreeve, Jr., 36, of Guardian Air, Flagstaff, AZ, who died in the line of who died in the line of duty of a duty related cardiac event on March 23, 2008. duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on June 29, 2008. Ronald Homes, 43, of North Platte Fire Department, North Platte, NE, who died in the Martinus “Martin” Spoor, 37, of University of Michigan Health System Transplant line of duty of injuries sustained in an ambulance involved motor vehicle collision on August Team, Ann Arbor, MI, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation 6, 2003. accident on June 4, 2007. Dennis Hoyes, 65, of University of Michigan Health System Transplant Team, Ann Ar- Dixie Steckelberg, 60, of Lovilia Fire Department, Lovilia, IA, who died in the line of bor, MI, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on duty of a duty related cardiac event on December 18, 2003. June 4, 2007. Lauren Eileen Stone, 30, of Northwest Texas Healthcare Lifestar, Amarillo, TX, who Dan M. Hunter, 49, of Hunter Ambulance Service, Inc., Meriden, CT, who died in the died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on March 10, line of duty of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on October 29, 2008. 2000. Kalaya Jarbsunthie, 31, of Mercy Air Ambulance, Pahrump, NV, who died in the line of Gary L. Studer, 61, of Whitehouse Fire Department, Whitehouse, OH, who died in the duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on September 7, 2002. line of duty of an on duty cerebral vascular accident on June 28, 2008. Chuck Jerpe, 47, of Mountain LifeFlight, Susanville, CA, who died in the line of duty of Masaaki Suzuki, 39, of Avera St. Lukes CareFlight, Aberdeen, SD, who died in the line injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on January 27, 2003. of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on September 9, 2002. James Just, 61, of Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles, CA, who died in the line James W. Taylor, Jr., 36, of Classic LifeGuard, Page, AZ, who died in the line of duty of of duty of an on duty aortic aneurysm on September 12, 2008. injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on July 4, 2008. Charles Wayne Kirby, 63, of PHI Air Medical Inc MED 12, Bryan, TX, who died in the James Edward Taylor, 28, of Bonham Fire/EMS, Bonham, TX, who died in the line of line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on June 8, 2008. duty of injuries sustained in an ambulance involved motor vehicle collision on January 19, Bruce Kosanke, 58, of Klum Ambulance Service, Kulm, ND, who died in the line of 2003. duty of a duty related cardiac event on November 12, 2006. Glenda F. Tessnear, 42, of Regional One Air Medical, Spartanburg, SC, who died in the Lisa M. LaBrusciano, 29, of DVA EMS/GCEMS, Flint, MI, who died in the line of duty line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on July 13, 2004. of a duty related cardiac event on September 16, 2008. Rico Torres, 37, of Middle Island Fire Department, Middle Island, NY, who died in the Benjamin Matthew Lang, 22, of Polk County EMS, Bartow, FL, who died in the line of line of duty of a duty related cardiac event on July 4, 2008. duty of injuries sustained in an ambulance involved motor vehicle collision on August 24, Sekou Turner, 28, of Alameda County Fire Department, San Leandro, CA, who died in 2004. the line of duty of a duty related cardiac event on May 22, 2002. Ricky LaPensee, 48, of University of Michigan Health System Transplant Team, Ann Rafael Vazquez, 42, of Palm Beach Fire/EMS, West Palm Beach, FL, who died in the Arbor, MI, who died in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on line of duty after being shot on duty on March 3, 2008. June 4, 2007. Roger Warren, 43, of Air Evac Life Team, Rushville, IN, who died in the line of duty of Steven H. Lipperer, 39, of University of Wisconsin Med Flight, Madison, WI, who died injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on August 31, 2008. in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on May 10, 2008. Stephanie Suzzane Waters, 27, of PHI Air Medical Inc MED 12, Bryan, TX, who died Mickey C. Lippy, 34, of Maryland State Police, Baltimore, MD, who died in the line of in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on June 8, 2008. duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on September 28, 2008. Raymond Watson, 50, of Mountain LifeFlight, Susanville, CA, who died in the line of Tonya Michelle Mallard, 39, of Waldorf Volunteer Fire Dept., Waldorf, MD, who died duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on March 21, 2002. in the line of duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on September 28, 2008. Dell Waugh, 69, of Air Angels Inc, Bolingbrook, IL, who died in the line of duty of William “Bill” Mann, 31, of Air Angels Inc, Bolingbrook, IL, who died in the line of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on October 15, 2008. duty of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on October 15, 2008. Wade B. Weston, 38, of Air Evac Life Team, Rushville, IN, who died in the line of duty Mark E. Marvel, 46, of Seal Ambulance District, Indianapolis, IN, who died in the line of injuries sustained in a medical aviation accident on August 31, 2008. of duty of a duty related cardiac event on July 25, 2008. David J. 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