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VOLUME 37, NUMBER 9 SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 2005 05a3 www.sfpoa.org

Total is 52 promotions in last 30 days In Eleventh Hour, Chief Appoints 28 From Expiring Sergeants List By President Gary Delagnes motional record, there are still many B+ that would have been followed by members seeking a coveted promo- a right hand to the side of my head, have often said that being the presi- tion. For those members and their and a trip to my room. dent of the POA would not be a bad families, I am willing and eager to The simple facts are these. If we I job if it wasn't for the 0CC and fight for as many fair and equitable continue with a 1000 point testing sys- promotional exams. I can't help but promotions as possible. My goal and tem a case can be made that anything think that Chief Heather Fong often that of this association is to secure a under 700 points, or 70% is a failing thinks the same way about her job, promotion for any member who seeks grade. To allow people to become eli- particularly when she stares down at one, studies hard, and plays by the gible for promotion with a score that the names on any current promotional rules - such as they are. would be the classroom equivalent of list. In this much exploited era of civil We have just seen the adoption of a failing grade can never be a fair and service nonsense, selecting candidates another Lieutenants list with a "rule equitable system. for promotion must be one of the more of five" up to the 18th position on To the credit of past police admin- difficult decisions that any chief has the list, followed by a sliding band istrations, and most recently Chief to make. of 129 points which will eventually Fong, we have been able to accomplish Despite the ridiculous formulas encompass 90 potential candidates a very high percentage of "rank order" and weighting rules imposed by the that occupy the first 73 positions that appointments. The chief should be Civil Service Commission, Chief Fong included 17 ties. For those of you cut through the peculiarly-crunched trying to keep score at home, this is scoring numbers and made 28 last-day President Gary Delagnes the latest concoction of a mad num- promotions from the Sergeants list. Of ber-cruncher "expert" at UC Berkeley work where I wanted, as you must do whose job description entails putting those, the majority were rank-order when you reach the rank of lieuten- picks. We have been knocking on the a good spin on every test he botches ant or above, and I would not put my by identifying "adverse impact" and Chief's door every day demanding that family through the ordeal of studying she make Sergeants appointments be- utilizing mathematical equations for over a year only to be disappointed such as "probability quotients" and fore the list died, and we were assured by a testing process that can be catego- and hopeful that a few more would "reliability factors" to fog the process rized as "suspect" at best and "corrupt" and enhance his own career as a hired make the cut before the list expired. at worst. Chief Fong surprised us all with more gun for that segment of civil service I have been witness to the disap- opposed to the inherent fair play in appointments than we expected, and pointments and discouragement of even though she made us sweat it out rank-order appointments. many aspiring promotees, especially All of us went to grammar school, a bit, we are elated and grateful to her following the 0-0-100 scoring fiasco for the bountiful numbers of her last- high school, and maybe on to college. Chief Heat her Fong, constrained by of the 1983 Sergeant's Exam. I am Our academic traditions are fairly absurd Civil Service rules, must make hour sergeant appointments. not eager to subject myself to the I personally discontinued any standard, and we are all aware that difficult promotion choices. promotional roulette wheel another certain scores equate to a pass or fail further pursuit of a higher calling time, and many other members of (promotion) in 1989. My reasons grade. Our traditions instill the notion complimented for obtaining over 50 this department - particularly those in us all that the higher one scores on positions to the rank of sergeant over were simple. I knew that I needed to with excess of twenty years seniority maintain complete independence if I a test, the higher will be the grade that the past two months. Though those - are of the same mind. Still, despite he or she receives. I can simplify my appointments have not always been was to pursue a future at the POA, I this department's controversial pro- did not want to give up my ability to point with a personal note. If, when I done in strict rank order, we have been went to school, I brought home a test able to work with the department to paper with a score of 65% it had the see that over 90% of candidates in 14th Annual letter "F" next to it. If I tried to explain rank order were ultimately selected. to my father that with a "reliability Even with the best of intentions, there San Francisco Police Officers Association quotient" of 1.96 I actually received a continued on page 6 Golf Tournament Condolences for Slain San Leandro Police Officer 2 . The men and women of the San Police Officer killed in the line of Francisco Police Officers Associa- duty in nearly forty years. He is tion extend sympathy and condo- survived by his wife and two young lences to the family and co-workers children. of San Leandro Police Officer Nels Individuals wishing to make a "Dan" Niemi. Officer Niemi, age contribution may send them to 42, was murdered in the line of "The Niemi Family Fund, do San duty on Monday, July 25, 2005 by Leandro Police Officers Association, a gunman during a response to a 901 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, disturbance call. CA 94577" or by calling the San Officer Niemi was a veteran offi- Leandro Police Department (510) cer who came to the profession later 577-3215 or Jeff Deuel of the Deuel Monday, September 26th, 2005 in life after pursuing other career Group at (925) 952-3838. Seepage 24 for details paths. He is the first San Leandro Page 2 POA Journal September 2005 Secretary's Report Minutes of the General Membership Meeting, August 17, 2005 1305 hours, Secretary Montoya that each representative from their re- Delagnes presented first place winner, called the meeting to order, followed spective station/bureau/detail/unit act Kelly Glynn with a scholarship check by the pledge of allegiance and roll call as the liaison between their members in the amount of $2500.00. Kelly will of the Board of Directors. and the Case Analysis Committee. be enrolling in the nursing program The Case Analysis Commit- at USE During the presentation, Kelly tee has been very active and was joined by her father (Officer John continues to work closely Glynn, Airport Bureau), mother and with Russ Giuntini and Lou brother. Landini of the District Attor- neys Office. Look for articles President's Message in the September edition of President Delagnes addressed the the POA Journal. Board of Directors regarding the fol- lowing matters. Guest Speaker Q-50 list is set to expire on Monday Rockard "Rocky" J. Del- 8-22-05. The POA is hopeful that Chief gadillo addressed the Board Fong will be able to make 6-10 more Officer Ed Browne (Central Station) and Sergeant of Directors. Mr. Delgadillo appointments before the list expires. Jody Kato (Taraval Station) is the City Attorney for the Q-60 list was posted on 8-3-05, Secretary Tony Montoya City of Los Angeles and he with an inspection period starting on 8-4-05 and ending prizes for its annual golf tournament. Newly Elected Board Members is running for Attorney Anyone who can assist should contact Parliamentarian Mike Hebel swore General. Mr. Delgadillo on 8-9-05. The POA has been informed that President Delagnes or Treasurer Hal- Officer Ed Browne (Central Station) is seeking the POA's loran at the POA. and Sergeant Jody Kato (Taraval Sta- endorsement for his protests have been filed tion) into their new positions on the campaign. Mr. Delga- and they are being ad- Treasurer's Report dillo has received early dressed. Once the pro- Board of Directors. Each of these sta- Treasurer Halloran provided each tions had a special election to fill the endorsements from Los tests have been cleared, the list will be ready Board Member with a printed copy of vacancies left by Ron Ophir and Joe Angeles POA, CAHP, San the PONS year to date budget. Trea- Finnegan. Jose POA, Speaker of the for adoption. The POA surer Halloran also advised that the House Fabio Nunez and is hopeful the list will be adopted within the only financial request approved was Legislative Committee San Francisco City At- a $1000.00 check for Mike Nevin Sr.'s On the recommendation of the torney Dennis Hererra. next 3-4 weeks. campaign for State Senate. POA Legislative Committee, Officer The POA has not giv- Q-35 list. The POA Rockard I. Delgadillo John Scully (Taraval) made a motion en its endorsement to anticipates that Chief New Business that the POA endorse Mike Nevin, Sr. any candidates yet and Fong will be able to Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Breen field- for State Senate and Fiona Ma for State any further discussion on endorse- make Q-35 appointments in Septem- ed several questions regarding his P-2 Assembly. The motion was seconded ments will be handled by the Legisla- ber. by Treasurer Halloran. The motion tive Committee, who will report back President Delagnes continues to Committee. Sergeant-at-Arms Breen went to a voice vote and passed unani- to the full Board of Directors. work closely with the Airport Bureau advised that his P-2 Committee will mously. members who are affected by the pen- be expanded and re-named P-2/Career Scholarships sion disparity. Development Committee. A/Deputy Case Analysis Committee On behalf of the SFPOA Commu- The DROP Program is still in the Chief Shinn will become actively Sergeant Jim Miller (co-chair) asked nity Service Committee, President works with a possible ballot measure involved in this committee, and P-2 moving forward in June or November movement into the mounted unit 2006. is anticipated in February of 2006. Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call The POA is working with Welfare Any further questions regarding this committee should be forwarded to Wednesday, August 17, 2005 Officer Mike Hebel and Labor Attorney Vin Harrington on re-writing the POA Sergeant-at-Arms Breen at the POA. President Delagnes adjourned the President Gary Delagnes P Co.G Dean Sorgie P by laws. The annual Isaac Ezpinoza Softball meeting at 1430 hours. Vice President Kevin Martin P Peter Dacre P Respectfully Submitted, Tournament will be held in San Bruno Secretary Tony Montoya P Co.H Jennifer Marino E August 27th and 28th. Tony Montoya Mike Walsh P POA Secretary Treasurer Marty Halloran P The POA is seeking sponsors and Co. I John Scully P Sergeant-At-Arms Chris Breen P Jody Kato P The San Francisco Police (

Editor Ray Shine P Co.K Don Moorehouse P Dean Taylor P POA JOU Co. A Ed Browne P George Rosko P Hdqtr Dennis Callaghan P Neville Gittens E Co. B Mike Nevin P Bill Roualdes P Narcotics John Cagney A Lynne Atkinson P Co. C Mike Moran P Derrick Jackson P Tactical Mark Madsen E Jason Sawyer P Co. D James H. Miller P Teresa Ewins P Invest. Jim Balovich P SFPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pierre Martinez E PRESIDENT ...... Gary Delagnes Co. G ...... Peter Dacre, Dean Sorgie Co. E Tim Flaherty E TTF Jesus Pena P VICE PRESIDENT ...... Kevin Martin Co. H ...... Jennifer Marino, Michael Walsh John Van Koll E SECRETARY ...... Tony Montoya Co. I...... Jody Kato, John Scully Theresa San Giacomo P Co. F Mike Siebert P TREASURER ...... Martin Halloran Co. J...... Jesus Pena, Theresa San Giacomo SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ...... Chris Breen Co. K...... Donald Moorehouse, Dean Taylor Patrick Burke E Airport Robert Belt E Bob Chapman P Co. A ...... Ed Browne, George Rosko TAC ...... Mark Madsen, Jason Sawyer Co. B...... Mike Nevin, Bill Roualdes INSPECTORS ...... Jim Balovich, Pierre Martinez Retired Ray Allen P Co. C ...... Derrick Jackson, Mike Moran HEADQUARTERS.... . Dennis Callaghan, Neville Gittens Co. D ...... Teresa Ewins, James H. Miller NARCOTICS ...... Lynne Atkinson, John Cagney Co. E ...... Tim Flaherty, John Van Koll AIRPORT BUREAU ...... Robert Belt, Bob Chapman EDITORIAL POLICY: The POA Journal is the official newspaper of the San Francisco Police Of- RETIRED ...... Ray Allen ficers Association and is published to express the policies, the ideals and the accomplishments Co. F ...... Patrick Burke, Mike Siebert of the Association. It is the POA Journal's editorial policy to allow members to express their ASSOCIATION OFFICE: (415) 861-5060 individual opinions and concerns within the necessary considerations of legality and space. ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: Editor, POA Journal, 800 Bryant St., 2nd Floor, San Submissions that are racist, sexist, and/or unnecessarily inflammatory or offensive will not be Francisco, CA 94103. No responsibility whatever is assumed by the POA Journal and/or the published. Contributors must include their names with all submissions but may request that San Francisco Police Officers Association for unsolicited material. their names not be printed. Anonymously submitted material will not be published. The SFPOA The POA Journal is the official publication of the San Francisco Police Officers Association. and the POA Journal are not responsible for unsolicited material. The editors reserve the right However, opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the SFPOA or to edit submissions to conform to this policy. the San Francisco Police Department. Members or readers submitting letters or articles to the editor are requested to observe these REPRINT/REPRODUCTION POLICY: The POA and POA Journal reserve all rights. Reproduc- simple rules: tion or redistribution in whole or in part of any text, graphic, or photograph printed in the • Address letters to the Editor's Mail Box, 800 Bryant St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103. POA Journal is prohibited without express permission from the POA. Any other use is unau- • Letters must be accompanied by the writer's true name and address. The name, but not the thorized. Express permission from the POA can only be obtained from the editor, or from an Street address, will be published with the letter. authorized person on the POA Executive Board or president's staff, or from an author, artist, • Unsigned letters and/or articles will not be used. photographer or other proprietary person who is entitled to copyright privileges as ascribed by • writers are assured freedom of expression within necessary limits of space and good taste. law. The POA and the POA Journal do not necessarily consider persons depicted or represented • The editor reserves the right to add editor's notes to any article submitted, if necessary. by graphics, photographs, or other likeness obtained in a public venue to be "public figures" • Articles should be typed, double-spaced, or submitted on disk in Microsoft Word. and any reproduction or redistribution of said graphic or photograph may also require the express permission of the person depicted. Any altering of, or unauthorized redistribution of, ADVERTISING: Contact Ray Shine, Advertising Director (415) 861-5060 or other use of a graphic or photograph published in the POA Journal that misrepresents the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to POA Journal, 800 Bryant St., 2nd Fl., San Francisco 94103. original context of its use is expressly prohibited. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Francisco, CA. September 2005 POA Journal Page 3

Retired SFPD is a local political force Community Service Committee By Marty Halloran, Chair many requests are submitted only the POA Endorses Mike below listed organizations were ap- n an ongoing effort to keep the proved for donations. membership advised of activities Nevin for State Senate I at the POA I will make every at- • Homicide Training Conference tempt to provide the minutes of the (Inspector Tom Walsh) $500 POA Staff Report Community Service Committee. The • Petaluma High School Football committee meets approximately every (Officer Dan Murphy) $250 After being elected to the maximum six weeks and as always we discuss and • Seniors Emergency Grocery Bag of three consecutive four-year terms vote on requests for donations submit- Program (Officer Kevin Martin) $1,000 on the San Mateo County Board of ted to the POA. The majority of the • First Base Foundation Supervisors, Mike Nevin is running for requests are submitted from non-profit (Officer Kevin Martin) $250 the California State Senate in District organizations in and around San Fran- • Richmond Station Traffic Awareness 8, which includes San Mateo County cisco. Many of these organizations de- Program (Captain Sandra Tong) $250 and part of San Francisco. Before he pend greatly on associations like ours • S.F. Aids Foundation Run was elected to the Board of Supervi- so that they may provide assistance to (Officer Cathy Daly) $500 sors, Nevin spent 27 years in the San the sick, elderly, and the youth of our • Excelsior/Mission Y.M.C.A. Francisco Police Department and held community. (Inspector Robin Matthews) $750 the rank of Inspector. In 1982, he was The Community Service Commit- • Boys & Girls Clubs Of S.F. /Camp elected to the Daly City Council, and tee Fund has been designated as a fed- Mendocino (D.C. Greg Suhr) $1,000 served as Mayor in 1984 and 1989. eral tax-exempt 5010 account at the • Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Known as one of the Bay Area's lead- S.F.P.O.A. The funds in this account (Officer John Scully) $250 ing transportation advocates, Nevin are raised through our annual "Parade • Wu Yee Children Center $250 currently serves on five regional trans- of Stars" show held every August at the • Rotary Club of Novato Golf portation boards. He is Chair of the Palace of Fine Arts. No membership Tournament $600 Bay Area Toll Authority, the Caltrain dues are deposited into this account • Kops for Kids Golf Classic $740 Joint Powers Board and the Transbay nor are any of the below listed dona- • Hanna Boys Center Golf Tournament Terminal Joint Powers Authority. He tions made from the general fund. $2,000 is also a member of the Metropolitan The Community Service Commit- • Chinatown Community Development Transportation Commission and the Mike Nevin tee last met on July 21st and although Center $300 San Mateo County Transit District. In addition, Mike Nevin is also the Chair of the 2003 American Heart Public Affairs Advisor to BayBio, the Association's Heart Walk. He served organization representing Northern on the Board of Supervisor's Legisla- California's life-science industry. tive Subcommittee and acted as Board While a member of the Board of liaison to the Commission on Aging, 97! Supervisors, he served as President the Mental Health Advisory Board and of the Board in 1997 and again in the San Mateo County Fair Board. In hat is the SF Giants Home Run Count as of Sunday, 2001. He served on the Bay Area Air 1996, Mike Nevin was elected Presi- August 28, and each 4-bagger logged by a Giant Quality Management District (Chair, dent of the California Association of Tmeans another $100 for seriously ill children. Each 1999-2000) and was a Board Mem- Counties time a San Francisco Giant hits a home run during the ber and past- President of the SMC 2005 Major League Baseball season, the San Francisco Health Center Board of Directors. He Police Officers Association is donating $100 to the Pe- also served as a member of the Judi- POA diatric Hospital, University of California San Francisco. cial Council of California Probation The SFPOA hsd now donated $9700 to the UC Pediatric Services Task Force, the Summer Jobs Visit our website: Unit. The POA's Community Services Committee has for Youth 2001 Chair, as well as the long supported the Pediatric Unit, which specializes in United Way of the Bay Area 1997 San the treatment and care of children with life-threatening Mateo County Campaign Chair and illnesses. Calendar of Events ark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. Check here often for the posting of new events, and Mthe updating of old ones. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at [email protected] .

Event Location Date & Time Coordinator Gale Wright (415) 731-4765 Meeting, Veteran Police Officers Association 3255 Folsom, SF September 13, 2005, 11:00 AM Mark Hurley (415) 681-3660 Meeting, Widows & Orphans Aid Association Ingleside Police Station, September 13, 2005, 2:00 PM Community Rm POA General Membership Meeting POA Building September 21, 2005, 1:00 PM POA Office, (415) 861-5060 Sara Johnson (415) 681-5949 Meeting, Retired Employees of CCSF Irish Cultural Center September 14, 2005, 1:00 PM Retiree Range Re-qualification Range Staff (415) 587-2274 (First Friday of each Month) SFPD Pistol Range Friday, September 2, 2005 0730 - 1130 Friday October 7, 2005 0730-1130 Friday November 4, 2005 0730-1130 Friday December 2, 2005 0730 - 1130

Athletic Competition Ironman/Ironwoman Competition Hall of Justice Gymnasium Wednesday, September 7, 2005, 9:00 AM Dave Maron (415) 671.3100

Retirement Dinner Felix Thieu (415) 553-9084 Honoring Inspector Rich Moses Far East Café, Friday, September 9, 2005, 6:00 PM 631 Grant Ave., SF POA Golf Tournament - Benefiting the Tim Hettrich (415) 970-3052 Community Services Committee Stone Tree Golf Club, Novato Monday, September 26, 2005, 10:00 AM Golf Tournament San Francisco Retired City Employees Association Sharp Park Golf Course, Thursday September 29, 2005, Leo Martinez (415) 334-9684 Pacifica, CA 11:30 AM

Retirement Dinner Honoring Co. K Solos & other Members SF Italian-American Athletic Club Wed. November 9, 2005 1800 Corrado 553-1245 Page 4 POA Journal September 2005

August 16, 2005 adult probation in San Francisco. He / The regular meeting of the Widows' worked in San Francisco before trans- - ferring to and retiring from Adult and Orphans' Aid Association of the ,u San Francisco Police Department was Probation in San Mateo County. He called to order by Vice President Mike received a Captain's Comp. For the ar- Kemmitt at 2:05, PM in the conference rest of a suspect who fired at a citizen ac NIE MoNTh; room of Ingleside Station. who cautioned suspect for his reckless PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by driving (Road Rage). Ken enjoyed fish- Vice President Michael Kemmitt ing and going to the race track (Ken ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Presi- is just another example of keeping up dent Fred Pardella, excused; Vice his Widows and Orphans dues when President Mike Kemmitt, Treasurer be left the department). Jim Sturken, Secretary Mark Hurley NO SUSPENSIONS THIS MONTH: Trustees Joe Garrity, John Centuroni, REPORT OF TRUSTEES: Mr. Bruce Matt Gardner, and Dave Fontana. Rene Bain and Dave Cassaro of Bank of LaPrevotte, excused. Also present was America gave their report. Our account past President William Hardeman is up 2% for the year. The problem 1 MINUTES OF THE JULY MEETING: with oil is entering our whole invest- Motion by Garrity, seconded by Cen- ing mode. WalMart stock is going turoni that the minutes be approved, down and they are looking at less sales as published. Motion carried. or mark down in their merchandise. IIIhi BILLS Treasurer Sturken presented Bank of America thinks that the price the usual bills Motion by Gardner, of oil will be below $50.00 by the end seconded by Hardeman that the bills of the year and continue into next be paid. Motion carried. year. They recommended buying a COMMUNICATIONS: Several do- Corp. Bond for 6 years @ $300.000. mV nations made in memory of William The Trustees after a long question "Bill" Miller. Richard and Joyce Scra- and answer with the Bank decided to maglia, $50.00; Ray Mullane and Patty wait till next month before we take Mc Donald, $50; Tom Greene (past action. president) $25.00; SFVPOA, $25.00; NEW BUSINESS: Advise our mem- Mark and Jeannie Hurley, $50.00; T.A. bers, to talk to their family and think of the Widows' and Orphans' as a do- Associates Management, L P, $250.00. : Also we received a very nice thank nation you would like in your memory. you note from Shirley Blaine, wife of By your donation we can better service I:LLL 4'TaULL;L Donald Blaine, for our assistance in your fellow officers and their families. her time of need. Widows' and Orphans, SFPD, P.O. Box WE HAD ONE DEATH THIS PAST 880034, San Francisco, Calif. 94188. MONTH: Need to make any changes to your KENNETHJ. McCARTHY, 66 years. beneficiary or address changes, give Ken was born in San Francisco and us a call at 415 681 3660. COLLAGE BY MOONEY AND HICKS grew up in the Excelsior District. He at- ADJOURNMENT: Vice President tended Sacred Heart High School, then Mike Kemmitt had a moment of si- By Ray Shine, worked for United Parcel Service, fol- lence for our departed member and Editor lowed by a stint at the Millbrae Police also those members of the military Department. He took the test for the serving their country. He set the next eeking to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of San Francisco San Francisco Police Department and meeting for Tuesday September 13, police officers, Police Chief Heather Fong established the San Francisco entered the Police Academy in 1962. 2005 at 2 PM in the conference room S Police Department's Officer of the Month, a program that recognizes His first assignment was Central for of Ingleside Station. The meeting ad- individuals who personify the admirable qualities common in all of San two years before going to Mission. He journed at 3:20 pm. Francisco's finest. worked Communications for a brief Fraternally, The selection of a single officer, or team of officers, for this honor will prove time before accepting a position with Mark Hurley, Secretary to be an unenviable task. It will, after all, be very difficult to single out one or two officers from among so many, all of whom are as focused on their duty; every one as unassuming as the next; all as worthy and deserving. The San Francisco Police Officers Association applauds Chief Fong and the Administration for recognizing the officers who proudly serve this city. The Association also congratulates Officers Tonii Cato and Debra Anderson of Southern Station for being chosen as the September 2005 Officers of the Month. As with all such honorees, the selection of Tonii and Debra serves to exemplify the strength of character, compassion, and commitment to com- munity that is embodied in all of the men and women of the SFPD.

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yes, Mark thanked him for serving our country and engaged him in a AROUNDTHE conversation about his service in Iraq. TRAFFIC Tins Just as they were about to board Mark asked Greg if he could do him a favor. By John Nestor, OIC DEPARTMENT Mark had a first class ticket but his wife Traffic Company, STOP Program had a coach ticket since first class was booked. So Mark asked Greg to trade hat do Timothy McVeigh, his coach ticket for the first class so he Oklahoma Federal Building could sit with his wife. Greg was ec- Wbomber; Ted Bundy, who static at having met one of his baseball killed over 22 females and the Atlanta heroes and now knows that his hero child killer, Wayne Williams, who thinks of him as a hero... killed 28, have in common besides SFPD Traffic Court Response Form. being mass murders? They were all ap- I keep one in my tag book. It is also ...Thank You: prehended because of traffic stops. on the report writing computers in Retired Homicide Inspector and for- As a Sergeant I have had the honor the SFPD Forms folder titled "Traffic mer Chief Investigator for the District of signing numerous felony arrest Cite Response." Then include in your Attorney's Office Jack Cleary and his reports generated by traffic stops. Un- narrative any of the below applicable lovely bride Kathleen wish to thank fortunately I have also witnessed cases facts. their five children for a most wonder- being dismissed and evidence sup- 1. Exactly where incident occurred ful 50th Wedding Anniversary gift. pressed because the initial justification (e.g. how many feet or car lengths The five, Cindy (Nurse St. Mary's), for the traffic stop was not established suspected vehicle was behind or in John (Inspector Homicide), Tom at the preliminary hearing. the intersection when light changed (Inspector Homicide), Mike (Lieu- Many years ago, two veteran S.F. red). tenant Southern Station) and Kevin officers had to slow down because a 2. Exactly where were you when you (Inspector General Work) treated Jack vehicle in front of them was slowing saw incident (e.g. on bike, north and Kathleen to a week in Hawaii in order to turn into a driveway. The side of Sutter St., west of Polk, 2 car and brought the entire family along vehicle completed the turn without lengths from intersection); including the grand children and signaling and was stopped by the of- 3. Distance speeding vehicle was .Traffic Award: spouses. Truly a wonderful gift... ficers. During the stop they discovered clocked, location of officer during that the vehicle had been reported observation (e.g. standing on corner of Sutter and Polk, passed me at nSeptember 7, 2005 Chief • . .Memorial Service: stolen so they arrested the driver. Heather Fong and Captain On Sunday August 7th some 50 Section 22107 CVC requires that speed; stopped him or followed him O Greg Corrales, Traffic Com- friends of retired Inspector Ken King a driver shall only turn right or left a distance of 11/2 blocks, clocked him pany will travel to Sacramento for a na- gathered at Rocco's Café on Folsom upon a roadway when it can be done a distance of ½ block); tional traffic safety awards ceremony. Street to celebrate his life. Ken had safely and then only after giving a sig- 4. Specific location given N.S.E. or W The National Law Enforcement Traffic passed away a few weeks prior, after nal in the event it may affect another of all signs (e.g. no left turn sign on Enforcement Challenge will award finishing a round of golf. He played to vehicle. At the preliminary hearing N/W corner; stop sign painted on the San Francisco Police Department the end. His picture from his role in the District Attorney failed to solicit street as you drive N); two citations, a first place award for the movie Jade hangs on the Rocco's from the officers that their vehicle 5. Weather conditions, (e.g. visibility, the category, Enforcement Efforts by wall draped with a set of blue rosary had been affected by the turn. The lighting) Municipal Police Departments hav- beads encouraging all to play to the Judge threw out the case because this 6. Explanations made by defendant. ing 1001-2000 officers and. a special end... element was missing and therefore the recognition for Bicycle/ Pedestrian officers lacked reasonable cause to stop Finally you may want to contact the the vehicle. D.A. prior to the hearing and go over Safety Efforts... • . .Building 606: The eviction noticed has been To avoid having a good arrest dis- the incident including the elements and what happened. Remember, Da- • . .Police Training: served on building 606. Seems that missed, I recommend that officers get Retired Captain Charlie Beene the Navy toxic clean up requires that out the vehicle code, read it, and make vid Berkowitz, "The Son of Sam" who writes that his grandson, Ryan Beene, the building be torn down and the sure all the elements are included killed 6 and wounded 7, was captured is now following in his law enforce- dirt below hauled away. Where will in their reports. Also keep handy a because of a parking ticket. ment footsteps. Ryan's training has all the units housed there go? Good been a little bit different than here in question. If you have a suggestions the lower 48. Ryan just finished his or know of any large facilities in San probation and FTO training in the Francisco that could accommodate the North Slope Borough Police Depart- 606 contingent drop a line to Lt. Dan -i ment. That's the North Slope of Alaska McDonough at Tactical... 'Aua#or Dt4wv :k1ie (i.e. Barrow, polar bears, Eskimos, Artic - ..,. Ocean, etc.). Ryan is now a member • . .Health Care: Cie aroad- of the one platoon responsible for the Custodial Health Care (Long Term a' whole North Slope. His FTO training Care) is a big subject in the health was quite eventful. During the first insurance field. The average couple Product WeCarry week he was punched in the nose by pays an average of $5000 per year in one of the richest men in Alaska for premiums for a four year term. Some Brian Choy arresting his out of control drunken businesses and municipalities are be- (Father of Adam Choy, Co. A) son. Ryan used his 220 lbs. and a ginning to include custodial care as at few hockey techniques to bring them part of their health insurance cover- PONTIAC'BUICK around. In his third week, at the scene age. Anyone who has had a relative in Ellis Brooks of a suicide, his FTO turned to him custodial care will realize the value of and said; "Complete investigation all including this type of coverage as part 1395 Van Ness (at Bush) • 415-776-2400 • Free Parking yours, Ryan." Space does not permit of a health plan. Something we should detailing his training on how to get be giving some serious thought to... ^Z' Ap f Polar Bears, Moose or other assorted wildlife out of town. A different life Announcements, notices or tid- but it still is law enforcement. Good bits can be e-mailed to alfrrnsf@ aol. luck Ryan... corn, faxed to 552-5741, or mailed to Around the Department, 800 Bryant .Class Act: St., 2nd Floor, SF, CA 94103. On July 10, 2005 Captain Greg Corrales, Traffic Company, dropped TAX! his son, Marine Lt. Greg Corrales at INCOME San Francisco Airport for a flight to ivaii San Diego. A few hours later young (SFPD Retired) Greg called dad to relay the following adventure. After passing through the POA Jna! security screening Greg walked to the 1-800-400-9054 gate a stood in line behind a couple. Collins Tax Consulting A few moments later Greg thought ISSUC Deadline Specializing in Law Enforcement "1 know this man." Then dawning Oct. 205 Sept. 19, 2005 Family and Friends Welcome on him he asked, "...are you Mark Grudzielanek (2nd baseman for the Nov. 2005 Oct. 1, 2005 Licensed and Bonded Since 1983 St. Louis Cardinals)? Mark answered Dec. 2005 Nov. 16, 2005 AVOID COSTLY MISTAKES yes and asked Greg if he was a Ma- Have Your Tax Return Professionally Prepared rine, (the high and tight haircut a Jan. 2006 Dec. 15. 2005 giveaway). When Greg responded Page 6 POA Journal September 2005 Chief Appoints 28 VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE continued from page 1 are candidates who are not selected, to develop a fair testing process that By Kevin Martin, and worse, are never given a reason will instill confidence in any member SFPOA Vice President why they are not. seeking - and studying for -- a promo- The current system is not fair to tion. The POA will be active in making would like to give our members a the chief, the candidates, or the POA proposals to the city that can establish gentle reminder when it comes to because it forces the chief to make credibility and give all of our members I 0CC complaints. If upon receiving decisions that he or she should not an assuring confidence they will be a complaint from 0CC you would like be forced to make. The system should fairly judged if they choose to pursue P.O.A. representation, PLEASE notify make the decisions and not force the a promotion. the 0CC Defense Team Committee by Chief of Police into the unenviable It is my belief that the first step in way of the "Member's Request for 0CC position of pleasing some but anger- the process will be to establish a pass/ Representation" form in a timely man- ing others. fail score that eliminates candidates ner. The sooner you get the informa- On a personal note, I know that early in the process if they do not at- tion and request to us, the sooner and Chief Fong agonizes over these tough tain a reasonable percentile. After that, better prepared we can be to offer the decisions. She truly endeavors to se- a second criteria should be established best possible representation for you. lect candidates equitably, and always that is well defined and equally at- makes her decision after very intense tainable by all of our members. POST consideration. I can say with all certificates, college degrees, time in the The 0CC Defense certainty that Chief Fong makes her department, FTO participation, disci- Vice President Kevin Martin promotional decisions with as much plinary record, and training should be team is a group thought and deliberation as has any applicable factors in the promotional of hard working, until the last minute, but you really Chief in the post rank-order history process, but only when clearly articu- are doing yourself or your representa- of this department. lated and defined. knowledgeable and tive no favors. We will always do our To the credit of current and past We must establish a "career devel- best to make sure that our members police administrations, the POA has opment" program that allows a young dedicated men and are represented at 0CC but please been able over the past several years officer to map out his or her career, and make sure that when you do go that to secure a relatively high percentage develop a study and experience strat- women trained and you allow yourself time for adequate of "rank order" appointments. Even egy for such a promotional track. We preparation. though the appointments have not must establish clear and unambiguous experienced to handle If you receive an 0CC member re- always been done in strict rank order, criteria that our officers can trust from such matters in a very sponse form, please send your copy of we have been able to work with the test to test. the complaint along with your answers department to see that over 90% of Until we are able to develop a pro- competent manner. to the questions so that we can review candidates in rank order were eventu- motional system that our members your response as well as keep track of ally promoted. trust and believe in morale will ulti- I cannot stress enough the impor- the complaints that our members re- As we move forward, the POA needs mately suffer. tance of taking these complaints and ceive. I appreciate your attention and to work with the police administra- the appropriate to these complaints consideration in this most important tion and the city of San Francisco seriously. It is also very important matter. We do not want 0CC to ever to carefully prepare for a complaint get the upper hand on us when good interview when two or more officers preparation and teamwork on our are involved. The 0CC Defense team parts can prevent such a circumstance. is a group of hard working, knowledge- Please contact your station or unit able and dedicated men and women representative if you need a "Member Dr. Richard Levy, MD Request for 0CC Representation" form trained and experienced to handle By Mike Hebei, public safety officers suffering from such matters in a very competent or feel free to contact Chris Breen or me at the P.O.A. office and we will be Welfare Officer heart trouble. The major thrust and manner. I know that sometimes with purpose of my article was to inform all that is going on that it is easy to glad to assist you. Thank you. In the July 2005 issue of the Journal police officers that their long standing forget about a complaint or let it go I reported on the workers' compensa- heart presumption remained intact; tion case of retired police officer Tyree the CCSF was blunted in its attempt Banks, Jr. This was a very important to chip away at this inviolable employ- case for San Francisco public safety of- ment benefit. ficers for the decision upheld the "anti- A police officer patient of Dr. Levy's attribution clause" found within the inquired into the doctor's relationship Throughout the month of September & October, SF Police heart presumption (Cal Labor Code, with public safety officers. Dr. Levy, a bonus* sec. 3212.5). In this article I mentioned Board certified cardiology and internal Credit Union has a cash for you' the medical report of Dr. Richard Levy, medicine specialist, has been treating MD who served as an agreed medical San Francisco police officers and fire examiner. fighters for over 15 years. He does an Share us with your family and eligible co-workers. Right In this case Dr. Levy's role was to excellent job; his results have been now, open a new membership account with SFPCU and you will examine officer Banks and then render most satisfying. He frequently, at my request, acts as an agreed medical receive $25 in your account to get you started*! This offer is a medical opinion regarding perma- nent disability and future medical examiner in heart trouble cases. He good only until October 31, 2005—don't miss out. care. Dr. Levy had been asked by the is well respected within the workers' defendant, City and County of San compensation community both as a Francisco, to apportion permanent treater and as an impartial evaluator. disability according to the CCSF's Dr. Levy is a fourth generation San position on the recent changes in Franciscan. His grandfather, an engi- neer, was a key member of the City ch new New Members the workers' compensation law. The workers' compensation appeals board team that created the Hetch-Hetchy that signs when they ope i their account $10* judge ruled that the CCSF's position water system. His father, also an engi- up! PLUS if t ey apply for was legally incorrect. The anti-attribu- neer, headed the City's Department of and open our I ow-rate VISA tion clause does not allow partitioning Public Works. 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By Marty Halloran, Treasurer Brian D'Arcy,Jr. Chairman, Scholarship Committee University of San Diego "What Commitment Will I The annual Jeff Scholarship Awards Chauncey David-Jacobs were presented in late August to California State University, Make to My Community?" dependents of active, retired, and Sacramento deceased members. The recipients By Kelly Glynn of these awards were judged by the Michael Eisenmann POA Scholarship Committee on their University of California, Santa Cruz rigeminal Neuralgia and Scot- academics, extracurricular activities, tish Highland Dancing are two community service, and a five-hun- Chantilli Elmore Tthings of which most people dred word essay. The topic chosen for Skyline College have never heard. Yet these things this year was "What Commitment have defined my life. Will I Make to My Community?" Christina Fong In January 2002 while at a Highland The first place for the year 2005 goes University of California, Santa Dance workshop, I began to have stab- to Kelly Glynn, daughter of active Of- Barbara bing pains in the right side of my face. ficer John Glynn of the Airport Divi- I was rushed to the Emergency room sion. Kelly is attending the University Bridget Gregory and I was told these pains were noth- Of San Francisco and has received College of San Mateo ing serious and that I should make an $2,500 towards her college education. appointment with a regular doctor. Kelly's winning essay is reprinted in Brandon Hoye After one year and ten different doctor this edition of the Journal. Azusa Pacific University visits, I was diagnosed with Trigeminal This year the POA has awarded a Neuralgia. Upon getting these pains I total of $21,500 in scholarships to Angelica Keith was not aware of what an effect this college bound students. The funds for Fashion Institute of Design and disorder would have on my life. There were times when I wanted to these awards are raised through the Merchandising Kelly Glynn proceeds from the POA Golf Tourna- give up on school, on dancing, and all my extracurricular actives that meant ment. Every student who completed all Jermaine Le' Brane ing I met a patient who had Trigeminal phases of the application was awarded Texas Southern University so much to me. I did not. I became determined to do more. TN made me Neuralgia. She was the first person I a scholarship. My thanks go out to the had ever met with the disorder, be- POA Scholarship Committee and espe- Colleen Mahoney push myself to do more for myself and others. Instead of curtailing my ing that it is so rare. The same day I cially to Yvonne Pratt, Glenn Sylves- Cal Poly State University aided a woman with heart problems. ter, Matt Gardner, Gavin McEachern, activities, I changed focus. Because I could no longer compete in dancing She told me that a career in nursing Robin Matthews, Lynn Tomioka, Frank Richard Mammone would be great for me and that I will Hagan, Kevin Martin, and Mike Puc- California State University, due to the pain, I decided to become a dance teacher. After a lot of studying, I make a great nurse. I will never forget cinelli who spent many hours reading Northridge how she told me that because it means and grading the essays. successfully passed my dance teaching exam in October of 2003. I also de- so much to me. Her words are a great On behalf of President Gary Megan Martinez encouragement to keep me striving for Delagnes and the entire Board of Di- Santa Rosa Junior College cided to build my leadership skills by applying to be a representative for the my goal of becoming a nurse. rectors I would like to congratulate all This is the commitment I will make the recipients of this year Jeff Barker Eileen McLaughlin American Legion Auxiliary California Girls State Program. It was my honor to my community. With the education Scholarship Awards and wish all these California State University, Chico I receive, the discipline I learned from students much success in their college to be chosen and to attend that life changing program last summer. dance, and the sensitivity toward oth- years. Johanna Mendribil ers I have acquired from my disorder, University of the Pacific Through my experiences of dealing with TN, I feel I have become a much I will become a nurse who make a 1st Place: $2,500 more compassionate person. It has difference in people's lives. The leader- Kelly Glynn Leann Minkel ship skills I have built from Girls State California State University, Chico helped me to become aware of other University of San Francisco peoples' pains and problems. This and my service activities will be a key compassion has taught me to value life factor in making this difference. Al- 2nd Place: $2,000 Kristi Morales though I am just one person I feel that University of Mass. Boston and to help others to value their own Kimberly Mullins lives. I hope to bring this to college, the good things I have learned and University of California, San Diego and to my community. will carry out, will multiply, and will Michael Moses be received by many others. In this University of California, Berkeley My goal is to be a nurse. I want to 3rd Place: $1,000 be a nurse who brings positive energy way, I will be doing my part to create Catherine Becker to one's life. I think a huge remedy a more just and humane world, and I Menlo College Colleen Pholey will be giving back to my community University of Nevada, Reno for any problem in life is optimism. I really want to bring optimism into a and to the world community. 4th Place: $1,000 Courtney Porter doctor's office or an emergency room James O'Meara University of Southern California or anywhere I work. There is nothing University of Notre Dame worse than having a nurse who seems Presidents Gina Puccinelli like they do not care about your symp- The following students Santa Rosa Junior College toms or even just you. I am not going were each awarded a $500 to be the nurse who is just there to do Ckoice scholarship towards their Kelly Sepich her job. I am going to be the nurse who college education. University of California, Santa Cruz cares and really changes lives. I was a volunteer in the Emergency James Angelopulos Maidere Sorhondo room at Novato Community Hospi- All Tc'cda University of Arizona Santa Clara University tal. Volunteering in the ER was very important to me and was my greatest Realtor® J Real Estatt Robert Brodnik, Jr. Emily Spillane interest. It was so amazing to watch RE/MAX Dolphin Santa Rosa Junior College California State University, Long and help nurses improve the condition Serving San rranci5Co and Beach of the people who came in with their San Mateo Countj Lauren Canedo problems. On my first day volunteer- Cal Poly State University Se Habla spanol F'OA References: Natalie Centurioni Garj Delagnes, President SPPOA St. Mary's College Steve Hutzler, MotorcJcle Detail Kimberly Collins Turton-colfins Clothiers Lieutenant Ljne1±e Hogue Diablo Valley College Fine fashion for Big And Tall Gentlemen Special incentive o4ered to Sr=POA Members Matthew Curran 650-638-1639 University of California, Los Angeles We would like to announce the grand opening of a new choice in the CaIIAII — Big and Tall apparel world now open in San Mateo. Casey Daly Our new location is 2833 So El Camino Real. University of Hawaii Come visit us and let Jennifer Choy, sister of E-Mail: [email protected] Officer Adam Choy, Central Station, help you with all your clothing needs. Website: www.alitejeda.com Page 8 POA Journal September 2005

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Inspector Antonio "Tony" Flores Inspector Rich Leon nspector Antonio "Tony" Flores has been a member of the San Francisco By Tom Buckley, Burglary Police Department for 23 years. As an officer, he served at Richmond Sta- I tion, Mission Station, and the Narcotics detail for thirteen years. During nspector Rich Leon has been a member of the San Francisco Police Depart- his service with the Narcotics detail, he worked closely with United States ment for over 43 years. For the past 35 years, Inspector Leon has been Customs, The Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force, The Federal Bureau Of I assigned to the Burglary Detail. Inspector Leon, in addition to being the Investigations Violent Gang Task Force, The Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, 3rd longest tenured officer in the Department, handles the Park District and is The Internal Revenue Service Money Laundering Unit, The Department of Jus- the hotel liaison between the Department and 43 of the major hotels in San tice: Organized Crime Racketeering Section Criminal division, and numerous Francisco. other state and local agencies. Rather than just occupying a desk in the Burglary Detail for the past 35 When promoted to Sergeant, Tony Flores was assigned to the Tenderloin Task years, Inspector Leon has continually honed his prodigious skills to a level Force. Throughout these years, Tony has been regarded as a hard working team where, in my opinion, he would be a first ballot inductee into the S.F.P.D. Hall player and an outstanding leader to his fellow officers. of Fame (if we had one), not just for his longevity but for his humility, strength In 2001 Tony Flores was promoted to Inspector, and was assigned to the of character, job knowledge and for his uncanny ability to put generations of Domestic Violence Response Unit. Inspector Flores has conducted numerous crooks in prison. complex investigations and made hundreds of arrests. He has been instrumen- tal in victim advocacy, helping victims and their families overcome domestic violence, and received several awards for his dedication, and service to victims LET US HELP YOU of domestic violence, and for conducting exemplary investigations. MINIMIZE YOUR He currently instructs veteran officers, at the San Francisco Police Academy, TAXES! as well as citizens and community groups throughout the Bay Area. Tony is a proud father of two teenage girls, and a newlywed of two years. Carol Keane & Associates Julia A. HalliSy, D.D.S. Certified Public Accountants Carol M. Keane, CPA Contact us for all of your tax & accounting needs wife ofJohn Keane, Accepting Most Dental Plans Individuals & small businesses are our specialty! Narcotics Division, SFPD 2411 Ocean Avenue, #101 • San Francisco, California 94127 Over 15 years experience Office Flours By Appointment • Telephone: 415/452-0123 Telephone: 925-937-5200 • Facsimile: 925-937-5202 E-mail: [email protected] Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy - Narcotics Bureau 700 Ygnacio Valley Road #360, Walnut Creek California 94596

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Digital Photography

By Insp.-Sgt. Mutt Krimsky, you, in the field, encounter. When you erty and vehicles. Please keep in mind Hit & Run Detail conduct a preliminary investigation, that your work will wind up in the please think about using that digital hands of someone later down the line, n 2002, Lt. Tom Buckley, as OIC camera! Any well-trained primate can especially when there is a vehicle that posed to a "head-on" to prevent reflec- of the Property Control Division, be taught to take a report, push but- is towed and held, or where property tion from the camera's flash. I came up with a novel idea: Dis- tons, or perform simple tasks - heck is booked. Damage to property and 3) Try to stay within 10-15 feet posing of Polaroid Cameras and film fire, we shot a Chimp into space in the the instrument which damaged it, maximum of your target. You'll get and replacing them with Sony Mavica early days of manned space flight. But, when photographed properly, is a better images. Digital Cameras. Floppy discs, and it takes a trained professional (IE: You) tremendous help to both preliminary 4) Remember the maximum num- color printers. to conduct a quality investigation. and follow-up investigators, the Dis- ber of images on a disc is 8, but that 10 This novel idea saved the Dept What counts is that you are not just trict Attorney's Office, and to Juries can sometimes be "squeezed" in. The around $90,000.00, and most of the going through the motions - you're in subsequent court cases. printers are best formatted for 8 pic- purchase price of the new digital me- actually looking to build your case 2) Injured people. Persons who tures, though. Make sure you render dium was covered by a grant. on a foundation that's as solid as a are intoxicated, under the influence the disc safe, and complete the label Not bad for Government work, bedrock shelf. of drugs, or have sustained injuries contemporaneous to its being used. huh? are always best photographed right This 21st Century Technology is There is a Digital camera (or two) then and there. Granted, we, in the available ... use it to your advantage! assigned to each District Station, to Bureau, like having people come in each Investigations Detail, and several • . .you're actually to be photographed 24-72 hours later Questions or concerns can be ad- others assigned to other commands (when bruises are more prominent) dressed to me at the Hit & Run detail throughout the Dept. looking to build your but getting pictures of red, glassy by inter-Department mail. About the only time we really need case on a foundation eyes, bloody injuries, and the like is Polaroid pictures is when it's a Mass extremely useful to document what Arrest/Demo and then Polaroid Pic- that's as solid as a you saw. tures come in real handy. One of the nice things about this bedrock shelf. Helpful hints new technology is that it is, essen- for digital tially, user-friendly. It does not require photography: more then a one-hour orientation to 1) Use suffi- learn how to use these cameras, and Situations where digital cient light! If you with some practice, very good quality photography is a hindrance: are working mid- pictures can be taken by personnel in 1) Darkness is your enemy! Using nights, get radio- the field. digital cameras at night, in near total cars to surround These cameras are not meant to re- darkness, and near dark backgrounds the target of your place photos taken by CSIU and/or the is useless. Since we are not allowed photos, turn on Photo Lab, merely to document what to delete a photograph from the disc, your highbeams, once you take a picture and bathe the area under these circum- in light that will stances, and it looks illuminate your like a lump of coal on subject. Turn your a black marble slab at overhead flashing midnight, STOP! Get lights off. more lighting. 2)When photo- Close-ups are best used for details that bear closer scrutiny. 2) Actions shots, graphing through This radiocar, from Shertz, TX., was riddled with 2 dozen objects in motion, or into windows, rounds, fired at the occupied vehicle by a violent offender and still pictures of use flashlights at encountered in a traffic stop. video. If you have an angle, as op- video to process for stills of suspects, ob- jects, etc., let the Photo Lab take care of that. They're very good at that sort of thing.

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0 September 2005 POA Journal Page 11 Officer Safety Nextel Cell Phone Warning ASKTHE CSI Submitted by Marshall Wong This could have had disastrous ef- fects concerning officer safety at the Some officers were searching a truck time of the delivery. For those of you Guy recently where they found 65 pounds not familiar with Nextel phones, you of marijuana in the sleeper. As they can access the auto-answer feature by By Mark Hawthorne, were continuing their search a Nextel pressing the " key and then the "#" Senior Faculty Member cellular phone started ringing. The key Then arrow over until you come City College of San Francisco phone was in its holster hanging on to the auto-answer feature. There you the dash. The phone stopped ringing. can check to see if the auto-answer his month the CSI Guy will ad- The officers figured it either went to feature is turned "on" or "off" and if dress the proper handling and voice mail or the caller hung up after turned "on," how many rings it is set Tpackaging of firearms. Most not receiving an answer. Later as they for before activating. In addition, the of you are doing a fantastic job of were trying to work out a controlled phone can be set for silent ring so that handling and packaging firearms evi- delivery they learned a very valuable you don't even know when it is ringing dence. However, there are a couple of lesson concerning Nextel phones. or not. You can also access this feature issues to keep in mind when dealing (SFPD Department General Order 6.02 in the Phone Setup Menu. with firearms. outlines the guidelines.) For example, We are not sure of the source of the The first is that one must wear fresh burglar tools should be left at the scene original intelligence about this stop latex gloves when handling firearms, when CSI is contacted to process the He heard everything and the Nextel phone but we checked and one must determine if the firearm scene and evidence. As a reminder, the it out with one of our colleagues lo- will be held for processing by CSI. The less that potential evidence is handled, the officers said while cally and he confirmed all of these criteria for CSI processing is if the own- the greater the likelihood of recovering capabilities (which he wasn't aware of ership of the weapon is in question, i.e. fingerprints or other trace evidence. they were searching until contacted). This is a potentially the officers did not see the suspect in Remember, as first unit responders, the inside of the truck. serious threat to agents especially in possession of the weapon, the weapon you are the first in the process to come a controlled delivery environment. was used or involves a felony, or where into contact with evidence. Do all in Always check cell phones to make sure the suspect will be charged or poten- your power to preserve the integrity The caller, who was in the Bronx, what kind they are. Especially be care- tially be charged under Trigger Lock. of that evidence. ful of Nextel phones when found, and When there is concern or a question The third issue involves a couple of and who was the intended destina- tion for the dope, did not hang up make sure the auto-answer feature is about whether the weapon should be things. Many officers are looking for turned off, or that at least no one says fingerprints. When contacting CSI, when the phone stopped ringing. processed, CSI should be contacted. The phone was set to auto-answer. anything near it that can be heard and If the officer will be booking the officers are advising "1 can see finger- tip off a potential suspect. weapon at the station, the weapon prints." There is an old adage, if you He heard everything the officers said must be unloaded and rendered safe. can see the prints, they are probably while they were searching the inside of the truck. Just goes to show you, (Source: LSP Investigative Support The officer should not use a plastic not good. What the CSI Guy suggests, Special Bulletin) strap to place in the magazine well or as is taught in the Academy, look for you learn something new every day. the frame of the weapon. According to potential surfaces that may contain firearms examiners, using the plastic fingerprints not for the fingerprints strap can potentially cause damage to themselves. various parts of the weapon. When the Officers should not be swayed by weapon cannot be rendered safe by victims who say they can see finger- officers, the local Rangemaster should prints. Officers need to explain to be contacted and arrangements made victims why a certain surface is inap- to have the weapon rendered safe. Fol- propriate for the presence of finger- INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT... lowing the above guidelines, officers prints. Officers should also be vigilant should have no problems handling or to advise victims what can be put SOUND OVERWHELMING? booking weapons at the station. away and what should be set aside and pointed out to CSI. Officers should not DEFERRED COMPENSATION advise victims, "Don't touch anything Officers should only until the crime lab arrives." MAKES IT EASIER!! And finally, when crime vehicles remove evidence from are towed to police impound with a hold, the officers should place the hold he City and County of San Francisco and ING make retirement crime scenes when for the particular detail, i.e. Robbery, planning easy under the City and County of San Francisco that evidence might be General Work, etc. Do Not place a hold 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. By contributing to the Plan, for CSI on the vehicle. The vehicle will Tyou can supplement your retirement and enjoy these benefits: damaged, destroyed, then be processed and when the detail deems it appropriate, the vehicle may •your contributions are made by convenient contaminated, or or may not be released. payroll deduction In conclusion, I want to acknowl- involves public safety. edge and thank all of you for perform- • reduced current federal and state income ing admirably and professionally. 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Page 12 POA Journal September 2005 SFPD Behavioral Science Unit News from Argentina

Catastrophic Illness Program From Maria Victoria Cardozo Employee: Chief lose Luis Amaya is a good Chief (Donations to the below recipients should be made on form F2006b - Cata- within the Rosario Police, he was always strophically Ill Employee.) Recipients in this program may receive SP or VA interested in the uniforms drive because time and the citywide pool is always in need of time: he is always worried about his officers, about their safety. As he is not able to #000212 Civ. Richard Artist (Co. C) provide them with all the stuff the officers Sgt. Mel Cardenas (Co. B) need, he welcomes the initiative of the San #000939 Francisco Police Department and he really #001142 Off. Arthur Hernandez (Co. C) feels that we are Sister's Police Depart- #001181 *** Confidential (S .F.P.D.) ment as Chief Heather Fong says in the certificate of Recognition she forwarded Currently in need of time. to the Rosario Police. To thank Cp Cardozo and through Here you have the picture with Chief Family Member: her all the San Francisco Department he Amaya, Maria Cardoza and Chief (Donations to the below recipients should be made on form F2006a - Cata- invited her to have lunch last August 8th Caceres. strophically Ill Family Member.) Recipients in this program - family member; 2005 where he expressed his gratitude for may receive donations of vacation time only: the uniform drive and for the friendship donated their own uniforms. Thanks that is being built between the San Fran- to you all!! #001070 *** Off. Damon Williams, Jr. (Co. J) To us it is a great honor that the ''' Currently in need of time. cisco and Rosario Police. He also wrote this letter to you all. Police Chief Of San Francisco Chief Heather Fong forwarded our depart- Please forward all original donation forms to the Behavioral Science Unit to ment a certificate of Recognition in ensure posting. Argentina, Rosario, August 13 th 2005. relation to the uniforms drive and to adopt us as a Sister Department. Dear San Francisco Police Officers I have been a police officer for some Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund years and we never received an award By Robin Matthews ing the San Francisco City & County I am the second Chief of the Infan- like this. It is unique in our history! BALEAF Treasurer employee charity campaign through try Team- Tactical Unit- within the This makes us feel very proud to have the Local Independent Charities Rosario Police, Santa Fe Provincial a Sister like you! The Bay Area Law Enforcement (LIC) Federation. This organization is Police. It was my pleasure to meet Even though our department is lack Assistance Fund (BALEAF) provides for you, the law enforcement officer, Officer Carlos Manfredi from your of many resources, please do not hesi- support to the law enforcement fam- and your family. Donations made to Department last February 2005 and tate to contact me in case you come to ily who have had members killed in BALEAF is money that goes directly to organized for him and showed him Argentina, you will sure have a place the line of duty, seriously injured, or helping other cops. Hopefully, you'll our duties within the Infantry Team where to stay and someone to take care have experienced a catastrophic event. never need us, but it's good to know of Immediate Response as well as the of you. We do not have too much to Assistance can come in a variety of that BALEAF is there if you do. Infantry Team activities. offer, we only have our hospitality and forms, including, but not limited to, To make a contribution, please I want to express you all how thank- thanks for what you did, and we can short term financial aid to assist in make your checks out to BALEAF and ful we are because of the good quality assure you that once you are here, you paying immediate bills, helping to mail to the Bay Area Law Enforcement uniforms that you have donated to will never want to come back to your provide for counseling and support, Assistance Fund (BALEAF), P.O. Box us. Some of my officers have received home! Because you will feel our home and assisting the families in whatever 22325, San Francisco, CA 94122. For them and are using them. as your own home! needs may come up for them as they additional information, please phone Corporal Maria Victoria Cardozo Once again, thanks for your interest go through these difficult circum- the Behavioral Science Unit at 415- kept me posted of all the efforts that in helping us, thank you for helping stances. 837-0875 and they'll be happy to pro- you did to make this uniforms drive a us. As someone one day says: "Good BALEAF is a non-profit organiza- vide additional information to you. success: the long hours that Inspector things come from the heart". tion with 501 (c) (3) tax exempt status, Robin Matthews dedicated to remove What you did came from your which means that any donation that the patches, the permission of Chief heart! you make to BALEAF is tax deductible Letter Of Thanks to BALEAF Heather Fong to develop this dona- Stay safe, for you. BALEAF is also available for tion, the support of the POA Commu- Chief Jose Luis Amaya you if you choose to donate to funds Ms. Matthews and Members of the nity Service Committee by paying the 2sd Chief Infantry Team such as the Issac Espinoza Trust Fund, Bay Area Law Enforcement Fund: mailing of the boxes and the good will Rosario Police or any other fund set up for officers Please excuse the tardiness of this of many active and retired officers who who have been killed in the line of thank you, but I wanted you to know duty throughout the Bay Area. Checks how much we appreciated your should be made out to BALEAF with financial contribution to our family a notation either on the check or on when my husband, Officer Stephan a note attached to the check to which Gray, was killed in the line of duty trust fund you are making the dona- on April 15, 2004. It has been devas- tion to. We will then write a check for tating to our family to lose Stephan, Friends for Life that amount and send to the individ- yet the support and outreach by ual trust funds, thereby enabling you many like yourselves has encouraged Walking Toward Life for Friends to have a tax deduction for donations us all to carry on for Stephan and all Sl'l'!ilj!tJ flat i.iiii'liaii, 1, 2005 in order to concentrate on made for those funds. Be advised that of his comrades in blue who contin- by most trust funds that are set up for of- lF1i.Sti, Lili&1!l.s our 111IuiItli1)fl training. ue to do the job he loved so much. There are two easy ways to do- ficers that have been killed in the line Again, thank you; your kindness will \\_e are members of the Leukemia tate. By going on our \vei)site at of duty do NOT have 501(c)(3) status, not be forgotten. so you can not legally write those do- and Lymphoma society Team in www.active.com/ donate 'tlltgsf/ Sincerely, Training and we will be walking in pattiandpattv, you can donate by nations off on your taxes. Michelle, Isaiah, Cameron, 'omei1 •c Half Marathon, credit card. You can also make out Consider making a donation to BA- Landess the Nike \\ LEAF in memory of a family member in Sdfl Francisco on October 23, your lax deductible check to the or friend. You can also make contri- 2005. Our COJIlfllitlfleflt together, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society and (Note: Stephan was a member of the is to raise $33()() toward curing send it to Patti Raiues, Pa yroll & butions monthly by signing up dur- Merced Police Department)n leukemia and its related cancers Personnel, Room 570 or to Patty lvnlp7i m, multiple mveloma and Linehan, Investigations, Room Hodgkin's disease - and to improv- 400. 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New POA Case Analysis Committee Implemented

By Mike Moran, Chair neys Office through Russ Giuntini and pointments. A good avenue for making wounding Parks and taking him into Case Analysis Committee Lou Landini. Due to these liaisons we the citizens better informed would be custody. have seen improvements in the pros- the Emails sent out by district captains In May of 2005, Parks stood trial in n July of 2004, a suspect was ar- ecution of suspects who assault police as well as contacts at community Superior Court. The jury found Parks rested for possession of a loaded officers, or resist arrest resulting in an meetings. guilty of brandishing a firearm, ex- I firearm and resisting arrest at injury to an officer. We would next like felon in possession of a firearm and Kirkwood and Newhall Streets. The to liaison with the judges in criminal Discouraging Verdict possession of a controlled substance. suspect was rebooked, but released on court in order to better understand Parks was found not guilty of at- O.R. by the judge over the objection of their decisions and so they can better fficers Clayton Harmston and tempted homicide of a police officer, the D.A. One week later, the suspect understand us. Dave Parry were on patrol near and also not guilty of aggravated as- sault on a police officer. Parks only was back on 3rd Street where he was The Case Analysis Committee needs O Potrero Hill on July 7, 2002 shot and paralyzed. The O.R. did not to be made aware of cases that you when they saw a vehicle fail to stop received six years and eight months do anyone any good. believe could have been handled bet- at a stop sign. The vehicle also had and, with credit for time served, will On November 3, 2004, a woman ter. Send the case information to the no plates. A traffic stop was made. The be released soon. The jury's decisions was arrested for throwing bleach on POA Case Analysis Committee. Use passenger in the car was a parolee with were some of the worst we've seen, and five officers, causing injuries. This the case analysis forms which should a long rap sheet named Christopher were very discouraging to the officers suspect was also eventually released on be available at each station and detail. John Parks. Parks made a statement who put themselves in harm's way to O.R. The judge stated that the woman If the form isn't available, send us the to the juvenile driver: "I'm strapped, make the streets safer. It should be would lose her housing if she wasn't information on an informal note. The and I'm not going back". Parks stepped noted that assistant district attorney released. We've all sat in court and important thing is that we are made out of the car at which time Officer Shay Mathews did an excellent job been amazed at some of the decisions aware of the case. Harmston attempted to pat search him presenting the case and was shocked that are made. The case analysis com- The judges in criminal court in San for officer safety. Parks stated, "No, to hear the verdict. It should also be mittee is attempting to make changes Francisco can be either appointed or we're not doing this" and pulled out noted that Jim Norris, who used to instead of just accepting some of these elected. The citizens of San Francisco a Glock with a laser sight and shot at work for the SFPD crime lab, testified decisions. should be aware of the decisions being Officer Harmston hitting him in the for the defense. Norris' testimony was The Case Analysis Committee has made by the judges in order to vote hip. Parry and Harmston returned fire damaging for the prosecution. made liaisons with the District Attor- responsibly or lobby for or against ap-

Community Policing Efforts - Prevention Specialists Irma Chatsova Kids Safety Day crime prevention education services Maintaining a SAFE Summer! and Dave Saez helped to organize and A Community Policing activity for almost 30 years, and we are in run the fair, bringing together com- organized by NSP District Safety Co- a unique position to work directly munity residents, service organiza- ordinator Al Harris. The event took with the Police Department and city By Cindy Wandel, Executive Director, agencies in order to enhance com- San Francisco SAFE, Inc. tions, and the police for an impressive place on August 24th in the Taraval day of activities and resources. The fair Police District. This event educated munity policing efforts and educate San Franciscans on public safety. an Francisco SAFE, Inc. (Safety showcased local musical and artistic children in the Safe Haven program talents, while local businesses and about safety issues and awareness, Our services include Neighborhood Awareness for Everyone) and its and Business Watch Groups, Safety S program Neighborhood Safety residents sponsored the event where improved relationships between the attendees received a free haircut from kids and the police in the community, Presentations for all types of groups, Partnership (NSP) had a very active Residential and Business Security summer. We enthusiastically imple- nearby beauticians and barbers, or a and allowed the children to ask the of- free hotdog donated and grilled by ficers questions while socializing and Assessments, Community Policing mented crime prevention and com- Events and Activities, Connecting munity policing activities and events police officers from Southern District having snacks. Station. each community with resources and to help keep everyone in San Francisco acting as a liaison, and providing safe. SAFE's Ongoing Public Safety and Community Crime Prevention information city- wide. We pride ourselves in our ability SAFE Summer Resource Fair Policing Services SAFE recently lost a grant to respond to the needs of the Police The summer started with this event Department, City Agencies, the Board in the Northern Police District. Held contract with the Mayor's Of- fice of Criminal Justice, and of Supervisors, and the community. in late May, the fair promoted sum- Our multi-lingual and multi-cultural mer opportunities for youth: camp must end its Neighborhood Safety Partnership (NSP) Pro- staff will continue to advocate for and programs, field trips, youth employ- work towards safer communities. ment resources, art projects, sports gram, effective September 1, programs, educational trainings, and 2005. The SAFE staff will be increasing their work efforts For more information on SAFE and any other activities that youth could our services, please call (415) 553- participate in for the summer. Local in order to maintain public safety and community or- 1984, or visit our website at www. community organizations provided sfsafe.org. on-site registration for their summer ganizing services in every activities. Over 200 parents and chil- district. SAFE has provided dren attended the event. Northern Station police officers were on hand Youth Police Community to talk about safety with the youth Relations Forum AAA and SFPD invite you to a: and to BBQ a great lunch for everyone! Held on August 27th in the Cen- McGruff the Crime Dog also made tral Police District, this unique event an appearance. The Fair was created brought together the Chinese Recre- Kick-off event for the and implemented by NSP District ation Center All-Stars and the SFPD for Safety Coordinator Sandra Bolden, a game of basketball, entertainment, Traffic Safety Campaign in and sponsored by the SFPD, the Police and much-needed dialogues between the Richmond District of Officers Association, and the Mayor's police and youth. NSP's District Safety Community Support Fund. Coordinator Connie Chan designed and implemented this event to engage San Francisco Positively 6th Street Fair youth in Chinatown with the police officers at Central Station, and to en- Free barbecue, educational materials, pedestrian safety, Held in June, this annual event Otto the Auto and many more activities and prizes. allowed residents around the 6th hance community policing efforts in Street Corridor and South of Market this neighborhood while providing Thursday, September 8, 2005 community access to services such safety tips and crime prevention in- 11 am: Guest Speakers as health check ups, haircuts, and formation. The event was generously ' Event hours: 11 am-2 pm life-changing help. The event served sponsored by the SFPD, the Police Of- ficers Association, Chinese Recreation vp Richmond Recreation Center the many poor, aged and homeless 251 18th Avenue (between California and Clement) who live in this area. As part of the Center, and the SF Recreation & Park planning committee, SAFE's Crime Department.

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August 4, 2005 CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATrORNEY

KAMALA D. HARRIS District Attorney July 25, 2005 DA Charges Manager of DBI with Contact: Soliciting and Accepting Bribes Bilen Mesfin, DA Harris' Office, 553-1226 Debbie Mesloh, DA Harris' Office, 553-1596 Defendant allegedly received $50,000 "loan," plus cash and home upgrades—charged with 13 felony counts; held on $500,000 bail

District Attorney Harris Announces New SAN FRANCISCO, CA: District manager at DBI. Attorney Kamala D. Harris today "Bribery is the worst violation of the Hires to DA's Bureau of Investigations filed felony criminal charges against public trust, undermining the public's SAN FRANCISCO, CA—District At- Sociology and Criminal Justice from Augustine Fallay, age 47, a manager faith in their government. It will not torney Kamala D. Harris announced San Francisco State University. at the San Francisco Department of be tolerated. This Office has a priority today the hire of three new investiga- Paul G. Wong has 30 years of ex- Building Inspection (DBI), alleging to prosecute public corruption and tors to the District Attorney Office's perience in law enforcement with the that he solicited and accepted bribes combat it at all levels," District Attor- Bureau of Investigations. The addition California Highway Patrol and the over a 12-year period. ney Harris said. of these highly skilled law enforce- Department of Insurance, Fraud Divi- The defendant, the manager of the The defendant was arrested on ment officers underscores DA Harris' sion. As a criminal investigator with One Stop Permit Program, is charged August 4, 2005, and the judge set commitment to pursuing aggressive, the Department of Insurance, Paul with 10 felony counts of asking for and bail at half a million dollars. Under professional and efficient pre-trial conducted in-depth investigations accepting bribes. He is also charged California law, the defendant faces investigations. involving fraud crimes committed with three felony counts of perjury a maximum sentence of 16 years in James P. Kerrigan joins the Bureau against the insurance industry. He and two misdemeanor counts in con- state prison. from a Deputy Sheriff position in has also investigated staged automo- nection with the filing of false State- The prosecution is the result of a the Mann County Sheriff's depart- bile collision schemes by individuals ments of Economic Interest. joint investigation by the San Fran- ment. Previously, he worked for the or rings for the CHP. Paul is fluent in According to court documents, cisco District Attorney's Office and the California Department of Justice as a Cantonese. the bribes include a $50,000 loan, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Special Agent Supervisor in complex Since DA Harris took office, the Bu- payments of cash and services for "The FBI agents have done a terrific multi-jurisdictional criminal investi- reau of Investigations has undergone a home improvements. The defendant job on this investigation," said DA Har- gations and as a Police Officer with major re-organization with the recruit- allegedly asked for and received im- ris, "and we look forward to working the Sunnyvale Police Department. He ment of veteran investigators. Last provements on his kitchen, bathroom with the FBI on future cases." holds a B.A. from San Francisco State year, for the first time in the Bureau's and entryway. The defendant also The case will be prosecuted out of University. history, DA Harris instituted a direct asked that the debt from the $50,000 the District Attorney's recently created Kathleen McCarthy, previously a team assignment system. This system "loan" be forgiven, according to the Public Integrity Unit. Anyone with Special Agent with the Department attaches specific investigators directly complaint. The defendant allegedly additional information related to this of Justice, Bureau of Investigation, to prosecutorial teams to help focus asked for and accepted these bribes matter is encouraged to call the Dis- has provided investigative support to expertise and ensure accountability. in return for his assistance in mat- trict Attorney's Bureau of Investigation law enforcement agencies in various Other changes to the Bureau include ters over which he had influence as a at 553-1030. California counties, other states and establishing a clear chain of command Interpol. As a member of the Sexual structure, creating a tracking system Predator Apprehension Team (SPAT) for all investigations, and instituting and the Sexual Assault Felony Task a training and evaluation program. In Force, she has investigated and assisted December 2003, DA Harris recruited In Memory of Isaac #64 in the prosecution of habitual sex Lou Landini - an attorney, veteran offenders. She has also worked exten- member of law enforcement, and na- By Bob Totali, came up to me and volunteered to help sively in insurance fraud and motor tive San Franciscan - to lead the DA's Robbery Detail me. I thanked him and asked him to vehicle fraud. Kathleen holds a B.A. in Bureau of Investigations. stay in touch with this woman who My name is Bob Totah and I work stated she would get back to us with in the Robbery Detail. I want to relay the suspect's full name. I was on my YOUR a story to all the cops in the city. I last day of on-call and left it in Officer PROTECT AsSETs , FAMILYAND SJ MU ti DI began an investigation of a series of Espinoza's hands. armed robberies of gas stations in San I was told that the next day the SPECIALIZING IN: Francisco during, February 5, 2003 woman identified the suspect to Of- through March 19, 2003 culminating ficer Espinoza and he and his partner, FAMILY LAW EMPLOYMENT LAW in the arrest of Damon Robinson SF# Derrick Jackson, located the suspect LAW OFFICE PREMARITAL & MARITAL WRONGFUL 427614 by Officers Isaac Espinoza and soon thereafter up on Hunter's Point OF AGREEMENTS TERMINATION DIVORCE & SEPARATION WORKER'S Derrick Jackson. Hill, in the suspect's girlfriend's apart- PAULA M. L4AiVIION COMPENSATION CUSTODY & SUPPORT These robberies began with the ment. They got a consent search from AGREEMENTS & MORE 870 MARKET STREET, SUITE 570 suspect walking into a gas station the girlfriend and located some of the SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94102 ESTATE PLANNING and demanding money from the clothing that the suspect was wearing HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES teller and firing off a round from a during the commission of the three TEL: (415) 398-3400 FAX: (415)398-3446 WILLS semi-automatic handgun, into the armed robberies. This was crucial since PAULA'LAWHONLAW.OM WWW.LAWHONLAW.COM TRUSTS ground, inside the business office, most cops would only be looking for with people around him, when he the gun. But, the clothing worn by the thought they were not taking him suspect is this case was distinctive, and 1 1. ^^- seriously. This obviously created a these officers took the time to search dangerous situation. for it, without being told to search for H 1 In the last robbery, a get-a-way it, tightening up the case. This is the vehicle was seen, chased, and lost by sign of an officer who cares about his 20% an SFSU. This vehicle belonged to the work. suspect's cousin, the get-a-way driver, The suspect was arrested but would Derek Tucker. The registered owner not talk, and the case began going was Mr. Tucker's girlfriend, another through the court system. The victims ex-con. We had her detained at Bay- identified him in court, at the prelimi- view Police Station when she tried to nary hearing, and they also identified make a false stolen auto report imme- him at a live line-up ordered by the diately after the last incident. defense 2 1/2 years later. I just got word I attempted to get her to cooperate that on August 11, 2005 the suspect is with this investigation, but she ini- going to plead guilty to 14 years state tially would not. After an extended prison and 1 strike. ENFORCER SERIES period of yelling she cooperated by We all joke about the job, but I LJL1iL EE naming the suspect's first name and think we all feel good about outcomes telling us that he was the cousin of her like this, especially in San Francisco. boyfriend Derek Tucker. I had showed My point is that this was an officer her photos of the suspect we had ob- I had never met before, who came up tained through surveillance cameras to me unannounced and made this in the victim establishments. case. I will never forget his effort, and During the yelling period, Officer will always remember him as one of Espinoza, who I had never met before, the great COPS. September 2005 POA Journal Page 15 Retiree Range Re-Qualifications Retirements The Expanded Version he San Francisco Police Officers' By Sgt. Rod Nakanishi youthful now as you did then, and actually look like your photo - you Association congratulates each Beginning last July, we have re- do not have to have your photograph Tof the following members on his retaken. I have the appropriate forms recent service retirement from the San served the morning of the first Friday Francisco Police Department. We are of the month for Range Re-qualifi- at the Range. You can complete them Officer Kevin Gotchet #315 from always disappointed when old friends cations. The projected dates for the here after successfully shooting the Traffic Company, Solo move on, but it must be agreed that remainder of the year are: qualification course, and I will forward Inspector Warren Hawes #627 from everything downtown. Your new ID these members are deserving of a long Juvenile Section and healthful retirement. They will be • Friday, August 5th 0730-1130 card will be mailed to your home ad- difficult to replace, as they take with Sergeant Rey Ibay #148 from • Friday, September 2nd 0730 - 1130 dress. Medical Hold However, if you have an old photo them decades of experience and job • Friday,October 14th 0730-1130 knowledge. Listed alphabetically, the Officer Daniel Inocencio #362 from that was glued onto your ID card or (*2nd Friday of the month) most recent retirees are: Mounted Unit • Friday,November4th 0730-1130 have changed substantially, you will • Friday,December 2nd 0730 - 1130 have to respond to the ID Bureau to Officer John Bain #449 from Lieutenant Joe Dutto #1235 from have your digital photograph taken. Medical Hold Ingleside Station You do not have to make reserva- The ID Bureau will take your photo Lieutenant Roger Battaglia #1682 Officer Frank Lutticken #256 from tions, however you are encouraged to on: from Homeland Security Traffic Company, Solo call to confirm that scheduling has not Officer Michael Cowhig #2048 Officer Robert Mattox #2033 from changed, especially if traveling long 'Wednesdays, 1200 - 1300 (lunch from Behavioral Science Unit Traffic Company, Solo hour) distances. The Range phone number Sergeant William Dougherty #4043 Inspector Richard Moses #248 from -Monday - Friday, 1700 - 0800 is 415-587-2274. There is an answer- from the Airport Bureau Special Investigations ing machine attached to that line, so (after business hours) feel free to call anytime day or night. 'Saturday - Sunday, anytime Someone will return your call as soon as possible. For those of you who have never When you come to the Range, you invoked your CCW privilege upon will have to bring: retirement, but now would like to, the Traffic Company Plans -Retired ID card with the CCW process starts with a request letter to endorsement the Chief of Police. This letter should -Handgun include your name, star#, retirement Retirement Extravaganza 'Ammunition (36 rounds) date, and request to invoke your CCW 'Holster privilege. elebrating the retirement of more than a dozen Solos and Co. K members, IF you have a digital photo on If you have any questions, please C members of the your ID card, and IF you still look as feel free to call me. Traffic Company are organizing a retirement extravaganza for later this year. All retired, former, and active Solos are invited Retirement Dinner Honoring to attend, as well as any of the many friends and "The Professor" supporters of Co. K. More information will follow in Sgt. /Insp. Richard L. Moses future issues of the POA Journal. For 34 years of service in the San Francisco Police Department Mark Your Calendars Now. 51 Don't Miss Chance to Catch Up With Old Friends. Co. K Retirement Dinner November 9, 2005 6:00 PM Italian-American Athletic Club, Stockton at Union To RSVP or obtain more information, contact Corrado at 553-1245

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Page 16 T11 i t I'i.I POA Journal September 2005 By Michael Rivera As for myself, working many years Director, Wilderness Program in a patrol car and dealing almost exclusively with the negative and vio- he Wilderness Program's spring lent aspects of our youth, my general 2005 portion was successfully perception became jaded. This process Tcompleted this past May. The was slow and almost imperceptible as program consisted of three rope it spanned 23 years of street patrol. courses held at Ft. Miley and three, However, after several backpacking three-day backpacking trips to Point trips and a number of day hikes with Reyes National Seashore. Students students of the San Francisco Unified and teachers from Luther Burbank, School District I have come away with Everett and Roosevelt Middle Schools a different and more positive perspec- all participated, along with officers of tive of our youth. I have realized that the SFPD and our volunteer Manav the group of youth that I dealt with Thapir, who is a valuable addition to on the street is a small number as our program. He brings with him a compared to the vast majority of our Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with youth that are well raised and well a minor in African American Studies. mannered.

city and society as a whole. vide these services to San Francisco's We have also participated in sailing Youth. trips on the bay through Blue Water The Wilderness Program is admin- Foundation, a kayak trip on the bay, istered by the San Francisco Police several day hikes to Mt. Tamalpais and Department in cooperation with the a week at Camp Mather in the Sierra. San Francisco Unified School District. All the trips were successful and a new It is funded through grants and dona- experience for the children. tions. Any donation should be sent to The backpacking trips included 46 "Supporters of the San Francisco Police students, 6 teachers, 5 officers and 1 Department's Wilderness Adventure volunteer. The day hikes, kayak and Youth Program". 155 Montgomery St. Camp Mather trips included 40 stu- San Francisco, CA. dents and 13 adults. Donations can also be made through Again I would like to thank Chief the Combined Charities Campaign as Heather Fong and the Command Staff a "write-in" if it is not listed as an for allowing us the opportunity to pro- organization.

His experiences include counseling at Many of these youth a level 14 residential community treat- are "at risk" of going in ment program, instructor for Outward the wrong direction. Pro- Bound West, tutoring for AmeriCorps grams such as the Wil- and an instructor for the Academy of derness Program help to Sciences. Manav is dedicated to and keep them on the right works well with the students and he track. The trips that this is a pleasure to work with. program provides gives These trips are not only designed to these youth, many who help students develop team work and have never left their own leadership skills, but also allow the neighborhoods except for student to engage SFPD officers in a school, an opportunity to positive and challenging environment get out and experience dif- to help foster understanding between ferent and exciting adven- the two groups. In my conversations tures. It opens their minds with the students, many if not most, to the wide and wonderful of the students have come away with world outside the confines a better understanding of police of- of their neighborhoods. ficers. This bodes well for our Camping Experience By Frank Pan to go to the beach. Everyone's mood changed for the better. The boys was This was my first time going camp- playing football while the girls was on ing. It was similar to what I thought it the other side playing with the water. I would be like and yet different. First loved the football and it was very fun it was really exciting like I waited so since the sand wasn't dirty and had no long for this day. When we went in glass or anything like that so I didn't the vans to go to that place where we have to worry about being hurt. Later pack up, I learned how to use a camp- we were done so I was disappointed ing backpack and it was heavy. First but then we had dinner. Ms. Fleming, I thought how am I going to last but Meien, Betty, and Rathana helped with then I started to get used to it. I was it. It was very good. We then got to do pretty mad that it was raining because the night walk and it was very exciting I always thought it would be sunny else was really not in to it, especially me and it wouldn't be a solo walk if walking at night even though I have and that made everyone have a bad the girls. someone was coming so I basically ran done it many times. Later we came mood. So then I tried to help everyone A miracle happened, it stopped rain- the rest of the way. We had lunch, then back and saw that the raccoons came out like make them more happier since ing and was sunny but then the road for the next few hours was so hard. We and trashed the place, which was very then if everyone is down then the next was still wet so then it was bad a little. had to walk what they said was a 2.5 funny. Then we heard the raccoons 2 days will be just boring. When we We started to have more fun but our mile, or so walk but it sure did not feel fighting which was very scary. We slept started to hike that 1 mile, it felt so clothes were still wet. Later when we that way. I had to carry a tent and was and I thought that was one of my most difficult, I had to walk in the rain and went to the one mile solo walk, it was wearing shorts, they never said there tiring days ever. I wore the wrong shoes, my Jordan's. really cool. As it was my turn, I took would be pointy plants so bad idea, The third day was pretty sad. We Then my clothes were soaked when we my time and observed many things. my legs hurt very much but I guess it were going to leave the place and I set up the tent and we all had to go to Also I saw berries and tried some, were was worth it when we actually reached was very happy about going camping sleep since the weather was bad. I re- very sweet and good so I had more, but the place. We set our things down and with my friends and fellow teachers. I ally wanted to go back home because then realized that I took so much time put our tent up. Then I thought it was would definitely go back camping and I really hate being wet and everyone on that, someone was catching up to the best part of the trip when we got do it for even longer. A week or so. September 2005POA Journal Page 17 1. Wilderness Adventure Youth Program L 1.iiitS1TiiI]i IT! I By Emily Chen the girls went to the water thing to fill up-their bottles, I thought pump- The morning that we were going to ing the water was fun because I never go camping, I wanted to change my seen one where you have to pumping mind because of the rain. I thought it yourself. When we went back to more about it and I thought to myself our camp area we had to pack our that, "This is my only chance to go tents and our items. After we done camping with my friends and getting that, we played some games and had a to know more about other kids in our garbage pick up around the campsite. school" So I got myself together and We weren't that messy. We started our told myself that I can make it! 3-5 mile hike after we finish cleaning The first day was horror! The rain up everything. After about half a mile was pouring down everybody was soak we stopped and ate a little snack. I and wet after our 1 mile hike. As we was watching Ayrton squish some were setting up our tents, the inside of bugs while other people were starting our tents got kind of wet, which was their single hike, where we have- to bad. We tried to get our tent as dry as hike r mile by ourselves. When it possible. Then everyone set up their was my turn Jo be sent off walking this hike over with. We reached the The 3rd day, which was the last day pads and sleeping bags. I changed by myself I was kind of nervous and was tiring we had to hike 1 mile in the from my wet clothes to my dry clothes hike a while later and set our tents up. scared because I thought a mountain Then we took out our wet clothes and sand. As we were walking I was com- and I got in my sleeping bag to keep lion or an animal was gonna jump out set them on the picnic tables. We went plaining to Jay and Rathana how tired warm. After a while my feet started of the bushes or something. I reached to the beach and we saw a dead seal. I was! And howl was home sick on the hurting when I was moving around in the halfway point where Chris, one It smelled very bad. The girls started first day we started camping. When my sleeping bag and I found out that of the police officers, was. So I knew I playing in the water while they guys we reached the place where we saw I had a blister. Then blister hurt a lot. was going the right way. A little while were playing football. I didn't really horses I was so happy. I was the first Monarf helped me patch it up with later I was wondering where the other get in the water because I didn't want one to get to the vans! Then when we bandages. It felt a little better. That people were then I heard some voices my blisters to sting. I just sat in the were in the van almost everyone fell night most of the girls was scared of and I wasn't as scared anymore. Finally sand trying to get a tan. I started look- asleep. Then we started talking about the raccoons so they talked to each I reached the others and I sat down ing for flat rocks so I can learn how to fast food and which fast food place other till everyone fell asleep. and check my blister. I found out I skip rocking in the water. The most we liked the best. Most people choose The second day everything was had another one on my other leg so I I skipped was two! We went back to In-N-Out. We saw an In-N-Out a while better and the sun was out! We had got that bandaged up. The only thing camp to eat dinner. After dinner we later and the driver was turning in and French toast for breakfast, it tasted I mainly thought about was how nasty had a night hike. It was fun, we got to we got very excited! We were treated great. A while later after breakfast, the mud was and I hoped to finally get use our flashlights. As we were walking by Mr. Rivera, we all thank you! we saw a white deer. While we were Overall thought the trip was the walking the guys taught me how to best experience for me and everyone Camping Essay tie my tent so the raccoons wouldn't else. We learned how to encourage get in. When we got back to camp, each other when someone was down By Connie Tang we saw our garbage bag all torn up or wanted to give up. Everyone helped by raccoons. After everyone used the each other, which was something great As people say, if you don't take the restrooms, we made smores. I thought to see. I made new friends on the trip chance while you can, you may never they were too sweet so I gave mine to and I learned a lot from other people. have the chance again. On May 18th Jay. I went to brush my teeth and fell If I had another chance to go camping, I went camping with Mr. Sinkler, Ms. asleep quickly when I got in the tent. I would take my chances! Fleming, Mike, Monoff, Chris and 14 other companions. When I first heard about this trip, I was excited to get away from school and to spend the night away from home with my friends. Little did I know, this whole By Jenny Li having that period of time to myself experience became something com- and to just take a look at the surround- pletely different. On May 18, 2005, I went on a ings. It was really peaceful. Dinner out I thought that this whole camping backpacking trip across the other in the wilderness wasn't bad either. experience was fun, and at the same side of Golden Gate Bridge with Ms. The food was delicious and on our last time educating. This wasn't my first Fleming, Mr. Sinkler, and some of day, some of my friends helped cook time camping, so I had a bit of knowl- my fellow classmates. We also had a it. We all worked up a big appetite! A edge in the outdoors. During the first leader named Monoff, a ranger named trip like this gave me a feeling of ac- day we were there, I was miserable. It Mike, and an officer named Chris that complishment because I never knew I was freezing cold and pouring rain. As alone. When we finally got to out guided us through the trip. They were could have done those things. I'm glad if that wasn't enough, we had to hike campsite, I was relieved. As I look back all great! I had an opportunity like this and I a mile up to our campsite with 30 lbs. at the far way I have come, I became This trip was really a new experi- hope many others will too. of material loaded on our backs. I was proud of myself for walking this extra ence for me because first, I am not a Even though this backpacking trip flooding wet and I wanted to go home. mile, because if I had never gone on nature person and second, it was my was only three days and two nights, I At dinnertime, I thought everything this trip, I wouldn't have known that first time backpacking and camping. have gained and learned so much from would be better, but I was wrong. The I could accomplish this much. When I first thought of just camp- it. Because of this, my confidence and food was delicious and it reminded Throughout this whole trip I defi- ing out with my friends and taking self-esteem is higher. Not to mention, me of home, but eating good food in nitely learned a lot. Not only did time off school, I couldn't wait to go. I had a great work out! Also, I gained the rain was something I had never I learn how to put up a tent, I also However, it was different from what new friends and some I am even closer to. Some of the many things I have done before. The trip had hardly begin learned more about my fellow class- I expected. We were backpacking so and yet I was already feeling tired and mates. In addition to that I learned of course we had to carry a heavy learned was how to set up a tent, co- stressed out. However, as bad as things how to respect nature and the environ- backpack, but I didn't know it would operate better with new people, that ment. We need to keep it clean, not be so heavy! Like on our first day, working together really makes a differ- got, it was better when we got into our ence, and last but not least, the nature dry clothes and into our sleeping bags. only for ourselves, but for our future our backpacks were loaded and it was is a big part of life. People should really That night sleeping wasn't a problem, generations. I also learn to not give raining. To top that off, I was one of up, because in the end, getting to your the lucky ones to be carrying the tent. respect it more. I was so tired I fell right asleep. The Overall, this showed me and helped next day, everything was better. The destination is really worth all the hard Also, I didn't know it would take so sun was out and everybody was more work and effort. much work, cooperation, and trust. me realize a lot of things. I don't re- gret going at all and all I did was gain cheerful and happy. Today we had to Overall, I really enjoyed the camp- During the trip, you had to take a lot ing trip. If I could go back in time, I of responsibility and keep an eye on courage and knowledge. The one thing do a solo hike and hike about .5 miles I lost was probably my shower, but it to get to our second campsite. I realty wouldn't change a single thing that one another. I realized that it wasn't all enjoyed the solo hike, except for the has happened. Through the goods and about having fun but to also explore wasn't that bad. I had a wonderful the bad, I have definitely learned a lot. and enjoy the wilderness. I remember time! Although I have so many works fact that my shoe kept getting stuck to make up, to me, it was all worth in the mud. During the solo hike, I I will certainly remember and cherish they made us go on a one mile solo thought a lot about stuff and I really all these memories. Who knows, I may hike. I was a little nervous but as I was it! enjoyed getting to spend some time never get a chance like this again. hiking, it lessened. I started to like Page 18 POA Journal September 2005 'C- partment. Sgt. Donald Blaine, who day. We have both started physical truly loved, was proud and enjoyed therapy and continue to get stronger his 38-year carrier being a Police each day. Soon, we hope to put this Officer. He made some very special nightmare behind us. Sometimes it takes a life-changing experience to En friends throughout his tenure, and A respected all that he came in contact slow down and realize how lucky with, and had the pleasure of work- and fortunate we really are. We are ing with. both lucky and fortunate! The conse- Special thanks to the San Fran- quences could have been much more cisco Police Officers Association for serious. We could not have endured their support. Ofc. James Drego from this struggle alone, and thanks to all Chief Fong - Dear Scholarship Committee - the Range, who choreographed the of you, we did not have to. I'm a disabled senior citizen. I'm I would like to thank you all pro- memorial service. Retired Ofc. Joe Our sincerest appreciation, in an electric scooter due to M.S. On fusely for your kindness in bestow- Carlin, who provided the eulogy. Lt. Mike, Julie, Gina, Jimmy & Mikey Sunday July 25 at about 6:30 pm. ing this scholarship upon me. Your Puccinelli I found myself on the street in my Joe Garrity, from the tactical divi- generosity is greatly appreciated and sion, who provided the honor guards scooter, which had broken down. I will be put to good use. had tried calling several relatives on led by Sgt. Arlin Vanderbilt. Sgt. Bob Again, thank you for the $500 Guinan, who provided the motor my cell phone. No one was available. scholarship; it could not have been Dear Mr. [Kevin] Martin - I was wondering what to do next escorts and Lt. John Carlin who pro- given to a more appreciative person. vided the Bag Pipes. I'm writing to thank you for your when motorcycle officer R. Bonnet Sincerely, generous past support and to intro- pulled up next to me and asked if I All did an absolute, beautiful job Angelica Keith in honoring Dad, and you made us duce myself. I am honored to begin needed some help. Officer Bonnet my service as Executive Director of called me an access cab, waited with very proud. Thanks to you all. You Dear POA - made it a day that our family will the San Francisco AIDS Foundation me until the cab arrived, helped Thank you very much for the - and I'm looking forward to work- the driver get me into the cab, then always remember, and cherish. scholarship of $500. I appreciate this Respectfully, ing with the dedicated staff, board followed us back to my apartment wonderful opportunity of being able building. He then helped me out of The "Donald Blaine" Family and volunteers who have made to participate in your scholarship Shirley Blaine, Linda Blaine, such tremendous strides in the fight the cab and pushed me to the eleva- program. College is a very impor- tor and then upstairs and into my Gary and Cheryl Blaine, The against HI V/AIDS. tant time for me, and I thank you Grandchildren With your help, I am convinced apartment. again for the scholarship money that This was truly in the spirit of that we will one day realize our goal you have given to me. Again, many of ending the pandemic and the hu- serve and protect. Officer Bonnet has thanks for all of your help. a calming personality and complete- Editor - man suffering caused by HIV. Thank Sincerely, We would like to take this oppor- you for your compassion and gener- ly took my mind of my problem. Eileen McLaughlin The City of San Francisco should tunity to thank Lt. Casciato and the ous support. members of the motorcycle unit for Sincerely, be very proud of this officer, and Editor - I believe that he should receive providing an escort for the funeral of Mark Cloutier The Madden Family wishes to our mother, Ethel George. We would Executive Director special recognition for what he did. thank Lt. John Carlin and the Traffic Many people today get by with a also like to thank Lt. Jack Ballentine San Francisco AIDS Foundation Solos for the funeral escort of our for taking time to attend the services minimum of involvement and when mother. someone like Officer Bonnet makes along with retired members Lou Dear SFPOA - She was a native San Franciscan Calabro, Steve Johnson, Frank Har- The members of the San Francisco a special effort to help a disabled all of her ninety-six years, having senior citizen it needs to be brought rington and his wife Karen Petromil- Police Officers Pride Alliance, want two of her sons serve as members li, Mike Hebel, Gale Wright and his to take this opportunity to thank to everyone's attention. of the San Francisco Police Depart- Sincerely yours, wife Louise Wright and POA office you for your donation to our annual ment. manager Yvonne Huey. We would event. As you know we have estab- Dr. Loyd A. Miller She would have been impressed A grateful citizen also like to thank the San Francisco lished the Officer Jon C. Cook Schol- with the escort provided by the Police Officers Association for the arship fund, and the money raised Solos. beautiful floral piece that was sent. at our annual event will benefit both Sincerely, Ethel had retired from the Police our organization and the scholarship Dear S.F.P.O.A - John F. Madden I wish to express my gratitude for Officers Association after ten years fund. The fund will help some very the scholarship award. I am very as office manager. She served in that deserving youth with their educa- Dear POA - capacity during the terms of Jerry tions. Because of people like you our honored by this award and all it is I couldn't have done this ride going to do for me and my future as D'Arcy and Jerry Crowley and the June 9th event was a success. Thank without your extremely generous "Blue Coat" era, which began the you again for your generous dona- a college student. The scholarship donation to AIDS/Lifecycle 4. The award will be used to help fund the evolution of the association from tion, and for your continuing sup- experience was truly life changing a fraternal organization into the port of LGBT Police Officers in San many fees I have encountered while and raised over $6.8 million. enrolling in college. I am truly hon- political organization that it is today. Francisco. A sincere thanks to you all. Although Ethel had worked for many Sincerely ored to represent the San Francisco Greg Police Officers Association and I will years as office and credit manager Lea Militello for various firms in San Francisco as Len Broberg do all I can to represent you to the Dear Mr. Delagnes - fullest of my ability as I continue on well as owning her own business on Co-Chairs San Francisco Police Officers Thank you for your generous West Portal Avenue, she was most Pride Alliance in my education. donation to St. Anthony Dining Thank you again for offering proud of her contributions to the Room as part of Moose's 29th An- POA and her association with the Dear POA - such a helpful hand to the students nual Penny Pitch. We gratefully ac- associated with members of the San men and woman of the San Fran- Thank you for participating in the knowledge your gift to St. Anthony cisco Police Department. first annual Mike Nevin Golf Extrav- Francisco Police Department. Foundation. Sincerely, My sister, Laverne Petrucci, SFPOA aganza and thereby supporting my As one of San Francisco's most retired, and I thank you all. candidacy for the California State Robert Brodnik Jr. celebrated fundraisers and social Cordially, Senate. Knowing you are with me in occasions, the Penny Pitch is always Mary Ellen Doherty this effort means a great deal to me. a wonderful event. We were blessed Your generous contribution will help Dear Mr. Halloran - this Memorial Day with beautiful, I am writing to thank you, your Dear SFPOA - fund a winning campaign. sunny weather and hundreds of We would like to take this oppor- Together we can make a difference committee and the San Francisco enthusiastic participants. Our two Police Officers Association for the tunity to thank you for the outpour- for San Mateo County, San Francis- emcees, Jim Meyers and Bob Sarlatte, ing of love and support you have co, and the State of California. generous scholarship I was awarded provided a rousing commentary of recently. I consider myself very given our family since our motorcy- I look forward to our future efforts the action and cheered on the pitch- cle accident on June 19, 2005. From toward victory and thank you for fortunate to be attending college, ers. and am looking forward to my years the beautiful plants and flowers we your past, present and future sup- Through your generous contribu- received, to the delicious dinners port. at the University of San Diego. I am tion, you join us in our mission to aware of the costs associated with a that were sent, and for having our Sincerely, restore health, hope, and human kitchen cabinets stocked with some Michael D. Nevin college education and know my par- dignity to our brothers and sisters in ents will be sacrificing and my father much needed groceries. Words can- need. Thank you for your support. not begin to describe the gratitude will be working a lot of overtime to Gratefully, afford me this opportunity. we feel for all of you. We are truly Dear POA- Fr. John Hardin, OFM blessed to be part of a brother/sister- On behalf of the San Francisco The S.F.P.O.A. scholarship pro- Executive Director gram is another example of your hood that knows how to take care of Building and Construction Trades organization's commitment to its their own. We are also very grateful Council (SFBCTC) we wish to thank Dear All - for the many well wishes and steady you for your conside:ration and gen- members and their families. The five At this time of sorrow, it is hard hundred dollar scholarship will be a stream of visitors that we have re- erous support of the second annual for our family to find the exact ceived. The many cards and letters as Vegas in San Francisco at the Carne- great help to my family and is deeply words to express our sincere thanks appreciated. well as the numerous telephone calls lian Room on June 24, 2005. and gratitude to all, who is a mem- from our friends are greatly appreci- The event was a huge success Gratefully, ber of the San Francisco Police De- Brian M. D'Arcy, Jr. ated and really help pass the time of and with your help we raised over

September 2005 POA Journal Page 19 $100,000 towards our effort of sup- porting the SFBCTC POWER PAC, which supports the pursuit of union friendly development through ballot measures, initiatives and candidate elections; and the SFBCTC General Fund, which benefits its membership through member training and edu- cation as well as non-political, non profit donations to local and state endeavors. Proceeds from this event will go toward furthering the pursuits of the San Francisco Building & Construc- tion Trades Council in the coming calendar year. We hope you enjoyed the evening and we look forward to seeing you again at the third annual Vegas in San Francisco. Best regards, Michael Theriault Secretary-Treasurer Mortgage Company SFBCTC

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Page 20 POA Journal September 2005 Retirement Planning Seminar Three Days At The Academy

By Mike Hebel participants and asked them to put to and presenters." He urged the use of a revocable living Welfare Officer, Attorney, CFP practical use the information that is Al McCann announced that the was trust to avoid probate and to protect contained in this 3 day seminar. She going to move to Hawaii and start a po- estate tax exclusions. The SFPD regional police academy reminded the attendees that police lice department while Roger Battaglia It was noted that the average retire- hosted the SFPD-POA semi-annual work is a stressful occupation; she affirmed his love for wonderful Mann ment age for San Francisco police of- pre-retirement seminar (May 23, 24 & exhorted them to take good care of County. Captain Rick Bruce said that ficers in 1931 was 71.5 years; in 2003, 25, 2005). The seminar has been ex- themselves, their families, and their this seminar should be required after the average age was 52 S. Quite a dif- panded to include discussion of social future. She said the focus of this 3 day completing the 20th year of service. Dave ference in two generations. security and medicare benefits, health seminar was to provide adequate time Fontana, a trustee of the SFPD Widow's service system plans, veterans' ad- for attendees to focus on their life after and Orphan's Aid Society, noted that the Tier I vs. Tier II ministration benefits, PERS long-term the SFPD. death benefit has grown to $17,000 while The participants reviewed the re- care, post retirement employment, POA president Gary Delagnes the premium remains at $36 per year. tirement/survivor benefits contained retired/veteran employee organiza- stated that a large exodus of police in the two police retirement plans. Tier tions, health and nutrition, taxation, officers was expected over the next Instructor Comments I (pre-November 1976) remains supe- essentials of estate planning, and criti- 12 to 18 months with as many as 150 Gary Bozin, ING deferred compen- rior for 3 main reasons: 1. spousal/do- cal psychological issues presented by retirements from the sworn ranks. sation account representative, noted mestic partner continuances are 25% retirement. He presented the good news on the that "retirement is a whole bunch larger; 2. cost of living adjustments This seminar, titled "The Gino current MOU with pay raises set for of weekends strung together." Gary are at least 2 times better; and 3. the Marionetti and Michael Sugrue Memo- the next 3 years having commenced said that the police department's marriage rights are superior (a Tier I rial Seminar' honors its two founders. on July 1, 2004 which, over this pe- average deferred compensation bal- member can marry after retirement, May they rest in peace. This seminar is riod, should exceed 23%. Gary was ances are the highest amongst all live one year, and then the spouse is now in its 21st year having started in commended for his primary role in city departments. He set forth the 5 entitled to a continuation; for Tier II, March 1985. More that 1700 partici- advancing, in ten years, the total com- most common retirement investing the marriage must have occurred at pants have completed this seminar. pensation of SF police officers from mistakes: miscalculating everyday liv- least one year before retirement for Special thanks to Chief Heather #92 in the state of California to within ing expenses, underestimating health there to be a spousal continuation Fong and Captain Ron Roth for the top 5 in the nation. Gary appears care costs, underestimating life expec- entitlement). providing the necessary funding to close to accomplishing his personal tancy, investing too conservatively, To understand the cost of living expand the seminar subjects and to goal of financial freedom for the rank and failing to recognize the impact adjustment (cola) differences, the class allow members a three day detail to and file: a Q4 police officer, by July of inflation. ING's Police Department undertook a comparison exercise. One make plans for a prosperous and re- 1, 2007, receiving an annual wage of deferred compensation account rep- of the presenters, who retired, holding warding retirement. $98,000 and thereafter retiring with resentative. He said that the newly the rank of sergeant, in 1976 in the Tier an annual pension of $88,200. Gary added life style portfolios (near term, I system with nearly 30 years' service, 42 Participants set forth the pay raises that have been mid term and long term), with their received his first monthly check in the Forty-two participants attended this received over the last decade: 1992 automatic daily rebalancing, were par- amount of $1,130 - having contrib- lively and informative seminar which - 5%; 1993 - 5%; 1994 - 5%; 1995 ticularly attractive offerings for broad uted less than $15,000 in retirement was coordinated by Megan McGold- —0%; 1996-3.5%; 1997-3.5%; 1998 diversification. Each strategy suits a system contributions over his long ca- rick, POA staff member. - 3.5%; 1999 - 5.5%; 2000 - 5.5%; specific investor profile - based on the reer. In May 2004 that monthly check The seat of honor, which is reserved 2001 - 8%; 2002 - 8%; 2003 - 0%; number of years you have until your had grown to over $4100 thanks to for the most senior member in atten- 2004-9% (with uniform allowance); planned start of distribution. the power of the cost of living adjust- dance, was given to Dan Inocencio 2005-6.5%. What a glorious record of When to start social security pay- ments. The class was asked to compute of the 115 recruit class (March 1970). accomplishment! This will be known ments? The class agreed, the sooner the May 2004 monthly check that Roger Battaglia of the 116th recruit as the Delagnes-Cunnie legacy. Gary the better. If you began to collect at would be received if this retiree had class sat next to Dan. A special mo- anticipated another raise of about age 62 (the earliest age allowable) been governed by the Tier II cost of ment of appreciation was given to 3.26% in January 2006. rather than at age 66 (normal retire- living adjustment. For purposes of this senior department members Marty Mike Hebel urged all to consider ment age for baby boomers), it would exercise, the class considered only the Bastiani (49 years' department service participation in the 30 - 30 program: take 14 years for the older recipients basic non-compounded 2% and not joining on 1-19-56) and Jim Wertz (48 30 years of service and then at least 30 to catch up. the supplemental 1% cola which is years' of department service joining years' collecting a retirement benefit. Wow! said many: a CCSF retire- dependent upon Retirement System on 12-16-56). ment pension (at 90%), deferred com- excess earnings. To their amazement, Most of the attendees were in the Class Comments pensation distributions, and social a Tier II retirement, over this same 28 Tier II retirement plan having joined Comments from the attendees dur- security. year period, would have grown to only the department after November 1976. ing the course evaluation included: George Eimil, retired deputy chief $1,762.80. The difference between a The 115th through 138th recruit class- "very helpful and useful information. and dedicated instructor in these Tier I and Tier II monthly pension, es were well represented. The 208th What an eye opener. A wonderful seminar seminars, said that he began estate in this example, was $2,337.20 per recruit class is currently completing - the Department did something good for planning as an attorney when he real- month. Why? Tier I grew at a 4.7% its basic course at the Academy. us all. I am glad I came; everyone close ized after his 1986 retirement that he compounded rate; Tier II grew at a As expected, much discussion fo- to retirement should come to these. Much needed something more than golf to 2% non-compounded rate. Fortunately, cused on the 3% at 55, 90% cap char- needed information; should be open to keep him occupied. George does an the supplemental 1% cola has been paid ter amendment which was approved officers with 20 or more years of service. excellent job in explaining the basics in every year since its adoption in 1996, by the voters at the November 2002 Super and marvelous; I enjoyed this semi- of estate planning (wills, trusts, gift- except 2003-04, thereby lessening, but election. It passed with an unprec- nar immensely. lam now more confident ing, probate and its avoidance, estate not eliminating, the cola differences in the edented 65% majority. Also the source in the City's retirement system. I would taxes, powers of attorney, property two systems. Tier II attendees quickly of lively discussion was the proposed hate to think what would happen if we titles, and medical directives). George realized that a Charter amendment DROP (deferred retirement option retired without the knowledge that we covers a lot of territory in 50 minutes. was needed to improve their annual program) for the June 2006 ballot and now have. Great class, everyone should His advice on dying remains: "If you cost of living adjustments. the Veteran Police litigation regarding attend, keep them up. Very good, can I have to, the year 2010 is best for fed- POST pay. come again. Most practical course I have eral estate tax avoidance." He again Other Observations Chief Heather Fong welcomed the ever attended. Great facility, coordinators, warned attendees not to put their real Chief Fong continues the tradition property in joint tenancy with anyone of gifting every retiree with his/her other than your spouse or domestic police officer star as the Department's partner. With respect to titling prop- recognition for a job well done; this PCH REALTY and MORTGAGE erty, he continues to urge the use of has also reduced to zero the number "community property with right of Do you want to purchase a new property or of missing/lost police star reports refinance an existing one? survivorship" for best tax advantages. made by those members approaching Introductory rates are as low as 1.00%!!! (First 3-5 years upon qualification) J Free Initial Consultation for SFPOA/SFPD Family & Friends PCH REALTY and MORTGAGE Specializing the areas of: Is ready to help! 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retirement age. noted that the biggest health epidemic over $65,000 annually; care that is 7, 8 and 9, 2005. The seminar will be Attendees were stunned by the costs in the US is now diabetes due to excess received at home can cost more than available to the first 50 persons, mem- of health coverage upon retirement. sugar consumption. "America is get- $20,000 a year; and that the average bers and their spouses /partners, who Few had realized just how good the ting fatter and less physically active." nursing home stay is 2.6 years. When contact the POA after the announce- POA Memorandum of Understand- He urged all participants to become asked what are the odds that a person ment is sent to all members with or ing is in keeping these costs down for avid walkers (using the proper shoes) will ever need long term care, she re- near retirement eligibility. Preference members and their families. After re- or gardeners. He recommends a heart sponded that 60% of people over age is given to those members who are tirement, there is no subsidized dental monitor as a Christmas gift or an an- 65 will need some type of long term near retirement or who have already plan, but thanks to Proposition E (Nov. nual subscription to the UC Berkeley care. PERS long term care program in- contacted the Retirement System for 2001 ballot) there now is a medical "Wellness Letter." He praised the formation can be obtained by calling: their retirement dates. The seminar care monetary subsidy for the princi- benefits of 6 to 8 glasses of water daily 800-266-1050. fills up quickly so don't delay. Contact pal dependent. The member's health (toxin removal) and vitamins C and E Megan at the POA (861-5060) if you care cost on retirement, depending (anti-oxidant). Next Seminar desire advance notification of this upon the plan selected and the num- Dr. Forrest Fulton, Ph.D. (formerly The next retirement planning seminar. ber of dependents included, is zero or of the behavioral science unit, retired seminar is scheduled for November highly subsidized. Yuvetta Pryor, HSS July 2003, now studying to become a benefits analyst, urged participants to gerontologist) reminded the attend- take care of their dental needs before ees that men are the suicide gender retiring. She emphasized that the HSS with men's rates now increasing and women's decreasing. Reason: women plans, excepting the City's plan, were Law Offices of geographically limited. She said that are better at expressing their feelings. the HSS walk-in hours are 8 am to He urged the use of stress reducers Jones, Clifford, Johnson 4:45pm; phone calls are taken for four including restriction of caffeine and hours every day. On an average day, alcohol and the elimination of to- & Johnson, LLP bacco. Relying on the work of George there are up to 200 walk-ins and over .serving injured workers since 1970 1,000 phone calls. Valliant entitled Aging Well, Dr. Fulton Special thanks to Tom Cunnane, said that longitudinal research has Specializing in workers' compensation, SFPD physical training specialist, shown what life styles led to a success- "on-duty" and "off-duty" personal injuries and for his 9th presentation on exercise, ful life. He mentioned: good attitude, retirement for public safety officers. health, and nutrition. Tom noted the positive self identity, intimacy in rela- top 3 police disabilities: cardiovascu- tionships, love-work-play in balance, Yale l.Jones*t lar, gastro-intestinal, and low back. He career transitions, generous & giving delivered the good news that police back, keepers of meaning, mentoring officers are surviving/living longer other people, integrity and a personal Francis V. Clifford* into their retirements than 10 years value system, need for a retirement ago. The reason: more awareness of plan with fun and creativity, wisdom positive behaviors and attitudes that in old age, and a spiritual dimension Kenneth G. Johnson lead to a healthy life style. Upon ob- to help give meaning to life. serving that diets don't work (he calls Becky Boling, PERS long term care them starvation plans), Tom urged account director, said that this PERS Steger P. Johnson exercise and less eating. When asked program was in its 10th year with over how to determine if you need a diet, 175,000 participants in the program. Tom quipped: "Look in a mirror!" He She presented the following facts: in Christopher C. Dehner* noted that at any time almost 45% of California, the average cost for care the US population is on diets. Tom in a nursing home is $180 per day or Alexander J. Wong* min J. Kevin Morrison

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patrols. In our rush to re-embrace a Dangerous Strangers variation of the old nineteenth-centu- exists that augmentation of police ry "community policing" techniques, Kevin Mullen is also the author of The Mullen reminds us, it was in response Toughest Gang In Town, reviewed in forces or equipment, differential patrol strategies or differential intensities of to a very real criminal threat that they last month's issue. He will be signing his were superseded in the first place. books at O'Reilly's Holy Grail at 1233 surveillance have any effect on crime rates," reported Michael R. Gottfred- It was in the 1960s of recent mem- Polk Street on Monday, September 12, ory that crime again surged, much 2005, 4-7 P.M. (On the site of historic son and Travis Hirschi in their 1990 A General Theory of Crime. As late as of it committed by recently arrived Ma ye's Oyster House) African-Americans from the South. To obtain a copy or either book check 1998, in response to a reporter's ques- tion about the district's homicide rate, Like their counterparts of earlier days, with your local bookstore or see: www. the newcomers contributed dispropor- SanFranciscoHomicide.com . Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry replied "I'm not going to let murder be tionately to violent crime rates. Mullen Minority Newcomers and Criminal the gauge since we're not responsible traces those increases in parallel with Violence in San Francisco 1850- for murders, can't stop murders." a number of court decisions limiting 2000; Paigrave Macmillan, New The debate about what causes high police practices. In the 1990s hard nosed enforcement programs akin York. Kevin J. Mullen levels of criminal violence and the best ways to reduce those levels is sure to to those in New York and elsewhere Reviewed by James Dachauer, continue. In Dangerous Strangers, re- contributed to bringing the rates down Captain SFPD (retired) tired San Francisco deputy police chief once again. There is more to the book than can Kevin Mullen joins the discussion by expressed in an early annual report: When homicide rates began to examining the arrival of eight succes- be covered in a brief review but I can "Much of the time and labor of the recommend it to any police officer to plummet across the nation in the sive waves of minority newcomers to officers" he claimed, "is devoted to the late 1990s, the pundits got in line the city and their reception by the host explain how we got to be where we prevention of crime by following up are today and how our predecessors to explain why. Some credited the society. As part of that examination of criminals, and by keeping so strict reduction to the jobs provided by the he considers the role of the police at dealt with some of the same problems a surveillance over them, that they being faced by modern society. In the booming high-tech economy. Others every step of the way. In the violent prefer leaving the city to submitting to said it was the changing post-baby Gold Rush era, neither the police nor interests of full disclosure I must point boom demographic face of America the rest of the embryonic justice sys- it." His attitude toward due process is out that I am a friend of the author. which saw smaller numbers of young tem was up to the task at hand, so a embodied in his comment that "I was At first I thought I was going to have males, the most murder prone group group of outraged citizens took mat- rather autocratic in those days and did to read the book out of a sense of in any society. ters in hand, and executed a number of not keep exactly within the law." personal and professional duty as I One study argued that is was the criminal miscreants as -- you might Upon Burke's departure from of- am not particularly drawn to books legalization of abortion 20 years earlier say - the self-appointed surrogates of fice there followed one of the most containing statistical analyses. But that reduced the number of unwanted the regular justice system. violent periods in the city's history, as I worked through the text I found births which previously resulted in One of the themes which emerges characterized by the depredations of myself repeatedly looking forward to much of that murder prone popula- from the study is that at every turn Irish hoodlum gangs and killings by my next reading session. tion of young males. Others pointed to law enforcement officials pushed the Chinese tong gangsters. In the end Not everyone will agree with all the effect of various juridical and law constitutional envelope to succeed these conditions were moderated by of Mullen's conclusions, and consti- enforcement innovations - "three- in controlling criminal violence. By the establishment of patrol wagon tutional lawyers might argue about strikes-and-you're-out legislation and the 1860s after conditions stabilized, call-box systems which permitted re- whether or not the police should have enforcement programs such as that Martin Burke was elected Chief of sponse to calls for help from officers done the things they did of old. But initiated by Commissioner Bratton in Police. He later wrote of his ascension previously isolated on their lonely foot the fact remains, as Mullen recounts, New York City, which, by the enforce- to office, "I made up my mind that I beats, and by a trebling of the force these are the things the officers did ment of "quality of life" violations, should be the most unpopular man which assured that there was enough and, when they did them, criminal vi- brought the homicide rate down dra- in the city at the end of the year, but help to send. olence decreased. At $69.95, the price matically. determined to have my own way and By the late teens and early 1920s it of the hard back version is prohibitive That was a switch because for a gen- do which I thought fit irrespective of was Italian Black Hand gangsters and to all but the most determined buyers. eration we had been hearing that there what anyone thought of it." the proliferation of auto robberies A less expensive paperback would put was little the police could do about This attitude was translated into which left officers standing in the dust the book within the reach of the more violent street crime. "No evidence the police practices he employed, as as the robbers sped off, calling forth general readership it deserves. the introduction of motorized police The Restless Sleep: Not a Book to Make One Sleepy By Stacy Horn, Sleep, comes from. detective who works organized-crime was being asked why goals were not POA Review by Dennis Bianchi The cases she followed included cases compares the police department being met, while all the time an ani- Retired SFPD a murder of an off-duty New York to the mob. "In the mafia, they kill mation of Pinocchio and his growing police officer who had nose was reflected on a screen behind As most of the readers of this journal his eye removed with the commander. At the end of several know, there is no statue of limitations a meat hook and then One get:s the clear picture questions he was told to turn around. for the crime of murder. Theoretically, was shot to death with "Now, tell us the truth." if you commit a murder you will pay his own gun, in 1979. that these detectives may not Some other interesting statistics are for it. There is a catch, however; you Not all of the cases end quoted, such as the result of a study must be caught. This well-written and with an arrest, but as a be epic-type heroes, but they by the Justice Department about mur- fascinating book makes it clear that result of patient wait- derers; a convicted murderer who has getting caught is a lot harder than the ing, determination andher k' /fori'r their duty heroically. been released from prison is hundreds public believes. the fact that people talk of times as likely to kill as an ordi- Since 1985 until the writing of - sometimes a lot - the nary citizen. If that's the statistic for this book in 2005, there are 8,890+ murder of the officer was solved. you. In the police department, they released convicted murderers, what unsolved murders in the city of New A 1951 case was enormously more destroy you. You make a great case, does it imply about those almost 9,000 York. According to the statistics sup- challenging and, like many cold cases, then turn around and get in trouble murders that have remained unsolved? plied by the New York City Police will not be solved. The deciding of for something stupid," a cold case Where are those murderers? Sitting on Department, an unsolved murder has which cases would be pursued is de- detective sighs. a city bus? Eating at a local diner? less than a 1% chance of being solved scribed with the real-life details that One gets the clear picture that That is, of course, a major concern. two years after it becomes "cold." cops will recognize; in-house politics, these detectives may not be epic-type Of course, that is just the number in The writer appears to have been turf wars, folks who need their name heroes, but they perform their duty New York City. Across the nation the rM given a unique opportunity and access in the paper mixed with more valuable heroically. The NYPD is the nation's number is exponentially larger. to several New York City Homicide criteria, such as evidence collected, oldest organized, public police depart- Ms. Horn gives the reader an hon- Detectives and, rather than give us a possible witnesses available, etc. What- ment, and they have every imaginable est sincere look at just how difficult boring analysis of statistics, she fol- ever charms the writer, Stacy Horn, story to tell, whether it's about the is the process of catching murder- lowed these detectives in the attempt applied to the involved detectives, victims, the detectives or their super- ers. This book is worth your money to solve four cases. Her revealing re- they worked. She writes their dialogue vising officers. and time. The public at large gets a port shows just how long and difficult as clear and uncluttered as cops talk, During the years of Commissioner pretty good look inside a major police these cases are. She also shows us the profanities included. William Bratton and Jack Maple, a department's regimen of hard work, physical and psychological burdens A telling example of the trust be- system of accountability was enforced frustrations and all, but those of you put upon the family and friends of tween the author and the several de- within the department. The Commis- who work within the criminal justice those waiting for a resolution. It is that tectives is portrayed in a conversation sioner and his staff grilled supervisors system will also find the book hard to unresolved limbo that the title, Restless relayed in a later chapter of the book. A unmercifully. A commanding officer put down.

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Sheriff's Office Sues To ID Austin Police Without Car Cameras Forbidden To Give Tickets Deputies Behind Web Posts From KXAN-TV August 12 cameras in the car. We've called for cameras once. We'll calling for them From The Tampa Tribune, August 3 "There is a fine line between whis- AUSTIN, TX - Some Austin Police again," Austin Police Association Presi- tieblower and online defamation," he officers are no longer allowed to chase dent Mike Sheffield said. TAMPA, FL - Top brass at the Hill- said. the bad guys. A new change will affect Sheffield says it makes more sense to sborough County Sheriff's Office, When an employer wants to stop police enforcement across the city. add cameras to the police cars, not to growing weary of Web site postings disgruntled employees from posting If it's not caught on tape, Austin take away their emergency lights. they say include racist and sexist com- online criticisms, it can go to the Inter- Police can't pull you over. "We have a policy that is so restric- ments, have filed a lawsuit to identify net service provider with a subpoena KXAN News 36 has learned starting tive, we're taking the emergency lights the authors. for the names of the anonymous chat immediately, officers without cameras out of these vehicles so we can make Critics of the suit say the top brass room aficionados, Rotenberg said. in their police cars are no longer a!- certain that someone doesn't make a are more worried about negative com- Case law, however, has come down lowed to make traffic stops. stop cause we don't have a camera in ments made about them. to say that employers should not use Not only will officers without cam- that unit," Sheffield said. Copies of several postings were in- subpoenas in a fishing expedition to eras in their car lose their authority to Coy says this is only an effort to cluded in the lawsuit filed Friday. The catch wayward employees, he said. pull over traffic violators like drivers make sure all traffic stops are re- suit, filed against one or more John The sheriff's office lawsuit states speeding down 1-35, but those officers corded. Does it says are Hillsborough deputies, it will subpoena www.leoaffairs.com may also lose something else. "We don't want to go overboard on asks for an injunction to stop anony- www.leoaf fairs. comofficials. It asks "To be safe, what we said was if this but we want to do what's right," mous deputies from posting messages for the names of the providers used you don't have a camera in your car, Coy said. on www.leoaffairs.com . by those who are posting. until we can get this done, don't make Sheffield says it's sending the wrong Some of the postings copied in the Jim Preston, a retired Tampa police stops," APD Assistant Chief Rick Coy message to certain officers. lawsuit include vulgar references about officer who helped start the Web site, said. "I'm not in a car that has a camera women using sex to gain promotions. said he will not turn over those pro- To make sure that doesn't happen, so unless I see something that is abso- Other comments are pointed more viders. those officers may no longer have lutely an emergency situation, I don't toward the top ranks. "If someone posts anonymously," emergency lights on their police car. get involved because I don't have a "The sheriff doesn't know what's he said, "it's because they want to There are only certain police cars camera in my car. That thinking is going on," according to one anony- protect their identity." that don't have cameras. Those units de-policing," Sheffield said. mous comment in the lawsuit. That Preston said his attorneys have as- belong to officers assigned to special Officers in a car without a camera post also calls the sheriff a liar. sured him that case law protects the units like hostage negotiators. can initiate a stop only if it is an emer- "When the top no longer tolerates rights of those who use Internet mes- "They don't make traffic stops gency, but Sheffield says that's open staff members having mistresses in sage boards. routinely but in case they were to, to interpretation and asks if you want the ranks, perhaps some things will Preston says racist language has we would not have that captured on officers second guessing themselves change," another posting says. cropped up, but moderators on the video," Coy said. about that because they're afraid of Chief Deputy Jose Docobo said site erase those comments as quickly "Fine. If that's the case, let's put violating the new policy. those comments and similar com- as possible. ments on the site were posted by liars. Regarding the comment about a Still, he said, they are milder than Taser being used to extract a confes- V4E SILVER'S others. Docobo said postings have in- sion, Preston said there is no evidence cluded deputies bragging about using it is true. Tasers to force confessions from black "We have no idea if they are a 3U# suspects. deputy or a citizen or an anarchist," "They deleted those before we could he said. "We have no idea who would rig oj get copies of them," Docobo said. get on there and post something as Through the lawsuit, the sheriff's ridiculous as that." 30Th ANNIVERSARY office is making moves to identify the anonymous deputies. Should they Special Protection Rights AC H B LANK El BABY LON .COM L 8 1 5-421-4222 be identified, Docobo said, they will Fred Zinober, a Tampa lawyer with A 410Y) sOd'S, EVENINGS • PERSONS UNDER SI WELCOME TO MATINEES be disciplined, up to and including 21 years of civil law experience, said termination. that with a subpoena, it is not too dif- Sheriff David Gee said he needs to ficult to get the names of those posting know if he has any "loose cannons" on the Internet. This case, however, on his force. may prove more difficult. "It is totally unprofessional for law Law enforcement officers, Zinober rRE TY IN ZSF5 enforcement officers to make those said, have special rights to privacy "Your Choice for Soo Fonisco kinds of postings," Gee said. "It makes because of the dangerous nature of You, Choce fur Moist. me wonder if they should have badges, their jobs. and I want to find out who they are." The sheriff's office says it wants the injunction because the remarks Al McCarthy Jesse Brown A Thin Line are posted in bad faith and are de- SFPD Member SFPD member famatory. The lawsuit also states that 1962-1991 The battle between the anonymous 1975-2004 deputies and the sheriff's office repre- the ability of the sheriff's office to (Retired-Airport (Retired-Sick sents a growing trend on the Internet perform its duties is "seriously and Division) Sergeant) of employers seeking to discipline dangerously threatened" because of employees for their anonymous on- the comments. Zinober said both of these argu- (415) 246-1753 (415) 990-5678 line postings. When that battle moves Note: "Sick Sergeant" refers to Personnel ments may be tough to prove. Note: Word has it that Al worked for 29 years from the boardrooms to law enforce- at the Airport Division without ever driving a Sergeant and does not refer to Jesse's mental ment agencies, however, new issues First, he said, elected officials such patrol car. Does he even have a License? health status crop up, including the privacy enjoyed as the sheriff have a higher standard of defamation than most average citi- by law enforcement officers and the Vince heavier criticism allowed when speak- zens. Likewise, he said, the argument ing about public officials. that law enforcement is suffering Sheehan Call us for all your Marc Rotenberg, director of the seems like a stretch. Gee and Docobo said members of SFPD Member real estate needs. Electronic Privacy Information Center 1981-90 the media and the public routinely WWtt7. reciltynuirin . CO1fl in Washington, said the sheriff's office Airport Division Go to seems to be trying to shut down public come to them asking about informa- 1979-81 And Click on tion they read at www.leoaffairs.com. opinion. "What's It Worth?" "It sounds like the [sheriff's office] affairs.com.The information almost is trying to send a pretty important always is incorrect, they said. (415) 302-2500 For a Free Market Analysis of Note: \ince \sent on vacation in Aug 89 and message to its internal staff that if The Web site has links to about 40 Your Bay Area's Property's Value Florida agencies and a few agencies in never returned. Swing Watch It, at Co C is they are doing this, they better stop," Still corning him on the hooks via Email within 48 Hours. Rotenberg said. other states. It identifies its mission as Still, Rotenberg said, anyone who being a "sounding board" between law thinks he is a victim of defamation officers and their agencies. has rights.

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Nick's Notes Boxing And Other Results From The Police/Fire Games In Reno By Nick Shihadeh, were forced to forfeit the game when POA Journal Sports Editor a bunch of players were tossed while arguing a minor call by the umpire. Check It Out: I'm hoping for a detailed article about baseball with pics in next month's ANTOS! SANTOS! is what the Journal. hooligan crowd was chanting at S the Reno Event Center during the boxing competition for the Western Police/Fire Games on Friday July 29th. I was in this crowd and was yelling as well to support Northern Station's Joaquin Santos, Jr. in his bid to win a gold medal in his first ever heavy weight boxing match in the "summer games". Well folks, the enthusiastic crowd was definitely a factor in motivating "Jack" as he not only won the fight, Corner man Kevin Abbey preparing but he did it via TKO in the fifty-fourth Joaquin Santos, Jr. for the fight. second of the first round. It was a right PHOTO BY RAFAEL LABUTAN handed upper cut that caught his op- Jack being declard the winner over his opponent, TKO. Master's Division (over 35yrs). She PHOTO BY RAFAEL LABUTAN ponent in the chin and sent him down was in the 132 lb light weight class and kept him down. There were two matched up against a Ventura County hits: Jack hitting him and him hitting Speaking of playing ball, I know Rebuttals Sheriff named Lisa Panza. It was two that there was a women's softball As far as the letter from Matt Mason the ground. It was pretty exciting stuff for two for the SFPD as Michelle was and I know Jack was very appreciative team representing the department in in last month's sports section, I really able to win her 3-round fight using her Reno. They didn't medal but I know don't need to respond as someone has of the crowd support as well as the quickness, guts and great determina- help he received in the ring from his they played aggressive softball in their already done it for me. See response tion. It was a unanimous decision for games that week up in Reno. in the October 2005 Journal. "Letters "cut" man, corner man, trainer, etc. Michelle who was so happy to improve Kevin Abbey (also to the Sports Editor" will appear next from Northern) with Rafael "Raffy" Labutan (Rich- month due to extensive Police/Fire assistance from Eddy ;. mond Station) was a player manager Games coverage and space limita- Castillo (also from for a Master's (over 35 yrs) men's soft- tions. Northern). Congrats ball team, a coed softball team, and I will respond to Phil Fee's letter as on the gold! an over-the-line team. He has three to which Siebert showed up to Reno articles with pics in this sports section this summer. I'm happy to say that Women's Boxing for all the details. it was "Bert" and not "William" who Also on the fight 4JJaiir Andy Fracchia, an exceptional made a guest appearance to the delight card for that Friday athlete who works at the Airport bu- of the soccer club and others from evening was the de- reau, played tennis in the Police/Fire around the department that also were partment's own Mi- Games and did well. He won a bronze in attendance. Unfortunately, there chelle Henderson / medal in the Grand Masters singles wasn't a "dolphin show" at the pool at (Crime Scenes) who and a silver in grand master doubles- anytime during that week, but we were I his partner was Bruce Rogers from lucky with what we got out of him. was also fighting for a gold medal in the LAPD which probably explains why I'll have more results from the L they couldn't win the big one just kid- Western States Police/Fire Games in ding). The doubles gold medal winners the next Journal. Michelle Henderson and her opponent, were Jim Farrell (SFPD retired) and That's all for now.. .So See Ya next Lisa Panza. his partner Rich Vizzusi also retired. month PHOTO BY JENNIFER JACKSON I never found out what department he was from. on the silver medal that she won in last year's summer games in Stockton. Kudos to Michelle Henderson on her gold medal as well! Other Results In Reno The SF Police Soccer club did well in Reno with a gold and silver amongst the three teams. Check out the article and pics by John Anton (TTF) in this sports section. The baseball team won a gold medal amongst stiff competition from strong teams such as Sacramento PD; in fact, it was Sacto who SF played in the championship game. The game was Michelle Henderson and Joaquin Santos, a close one about halfway through SFPD Women's Softball Team. Jr. after winning their medals until the knuckleheads from Sacto PD PHOTO BY RAFAEL LABUTAN PHOTO BY JENNIFER JACKSON September 2005 Page 26 POA Journal S rts Western States Police & Fire Games Story and photos by Rafael (Raffy) Labutan, Jr. Richmond Station fought hard! We are improving and Co-ed Softball look forward at getting better next year. Other teams commented on our EAT L.A! BEAT L.A! That We toughness, courageous play, and hav- Did! Our S.F.P.D. Co-ed Softball ing so much heart (we were shorthand- team came back from a two run ed) when we could have just folded. I deficit after tying it at 6 in the top of asked all of the players if they wanted the 6th inning. The stage was set for a to forfeit and end it without further comeback. Somehow we felt that The damage. Everyone wanted to keep on L.A. team was over confident after going! A typical S.F. Cop! Never quit continuously spanking the ball over and Fights until the end! the fences during batting practice. I was so amazed with the players we We just looked in Awe! We conserved had. Michelle Primiano, Lori Dutra, our energy. They never hit one out but Marina Baron, Maria Ciriaco, Patty came close on occasion as we played Lam, Nicole Bernal, Justin Erb who close to the fence line. turned in 5 double plays in 2 games. The top of the 7th and final inning Rick Yick who will be playing regularly came up and we got it started by chip- SFPD Co-ed Softball Team next year (drop your other sport), Alex ping away for singles. Nicole Bernal (24 oz. prime rib) Chin, can't believe scores our final run to put us up 7-6. are getting better with the addition you ate that whole thing! The ageless But you can't count out the L.A. Team of Michelle Primiano (Park Station). wonder, Bill Decarsky (Ret.), Co-Cap- who has females that can hit better We should have beaten our first team, tain Gary Mendribil and The Man who than some guys I know. They pretty C.D.C. out of Corcoran, Ca. They had still thinks he's a kid- Steve Glickman much went down quietly 1-2-3. This a 3rd baseman who could not throw who helped out tremendously with just happened to be our 1st win in the to 1st base and we just didn't capital- his well-maintained and conditioned 3 yrs. since I've been on this team! ize on it. 25-year-old body. The L.A. Team was so upset that We should have beaten The San I have to Thank Steve so much they did not even say a word nor look Quentin Team also! We all know what at us as we congratulated each other at for helping recruit players moments happened there, as we were dropping before game time for The Co-ed and the end of the game. I can't tell you if like flies. At that time we were out of We they were just shocked or if it was just Men's Senior Softball Teams. SFPD Co-ed Softball's Steve Glick- it with those losses and it was hard to played a total of 5 softball games in 2 plain poor sportsmanship. recover having to shuffle our lineup. It's not that we have a bad team; we man swinging for the fences. days with temps ranging from 9S-100 I was very proud of our team how we degrees all week long.

We were really in a position to get a Men's Senior Softball medal if we all had fresh legs. That is the whole key to this game! he Men's Senior Softball Team We played 4 games that day. Our (35yrs.and over) should be reck- biggest win though, was over San Jose Toned with, as we are a much Pa, older team, averaging 45 years old. We P.D. the next day. San Jose has a couple also played with a lot of heart and a guys that match up to the likeliness lot of setbacks. We are going to do a of Mark McGwire who hit mammoth homeruns with flight restricted balls. lot of recruiting for next year and try Pb to get lots of players. It's been 3 yrs. People size us up and figure we are SF P0 beatable. But you know what? With the since having a medal for softball. The R A last one was The Masters Team in Santa fight we have in our department and Ana, Ca. Again that year we dropped guys like Glen (The Rotation) Ortega who killed San Jose with 3 double to The Senior Division with 18 teams SFPD Men's Over 35 Softball Team competing. What can I say; we are plays while playing shortstop. They pretty much banged up by the end commented on how Glenn killed them would be until later that night when mate; Mike Simmons (Silver in the of the week. Captain Gary Mendribil with those plays. Then Nelson (Always the results would be posted. 100 meters) may come out to play and I put together a decent team of 20 in a Tournament) Ramos drove in the I got back by the 3rd inning and was Softball. We could sure use that speed on the roster only to see 7 guys by the winning run in the bottom of the 7th the 10th man. We had only 3 outfield- on the base paths and running down start of the 1st game due to other play- with that sweet swing of his, a line ers and were down 6-3. We got closer balls. Next year, feel free to join in if ers committed to other sports played drive over the right fielders head. Stan at 6-5 until our legs reminded us that anyone wants to play. Always looking at the same time as ours. Lee scored the winning run from 1st we were not young anymore. We beat for players! I would like to thank all of Luckily, Alex (Fleet Reserve) Chin base drawing a throw to the plate that ourselves in this game as well as the my teammates for giving their all and ran into The Gold Medalists - Mike, wasn't even close. Nelson had been next one against Reno Nevada P.D. mainly having fun. Congratulations Kevin and Frank who helped us out doing his usual off field hitting to left. & Fire Depts. combined team. These to all the medalists and to everyone tremendously to field a team as they The right fielder playing shallow was teams were beatable as we just plain who competed as well as represented were added. Then those ever so condi- decked and we were in the playoffs. ran out of gas. Also coming up big for the S.F.P.D. The playoffs started in an hour and tioned soccer guys - Nick Shihadeh, us was Bob (Hammer Head) Malliaras God speed recoveries to everyone Mike Siebert and Steve Glickman I had to go jump at a track event. I hit who helped us track down players for feeling their age! I would also like to helped out to give us a boost. Those traffic and arrived for the long jump us. Hammer Head is going to get some thank the S.F.P.O.A. for providing us 6 guys helped us go into the playoffs. event, but I had to wait for about 20 of those TAC guys for next year. Eric with our team jerseys like they do Without them, we would not have had minutes before they made an excep- (Big Bang) Tapang, Al Encinas who had every year. Remember that you can a team to represent the S.F.P.D. I don't tion for me to jump ahead of others. no idea he was going to play and rising check your pictures from the photo care what you say about Nick with all I took 3 quick jumps, (passed on the newcomer Stan Lee were big impacts. company provided by The WSPFG by the teasing and horseplay. Nick is a other 3) without any practice runs Oh yes, I found out that night that logging onto www.CssPhotoDesign. great friend and a fierce competitor. and left immediately for the playoff I took silver in The Long Jump, just cern available by the end of August. games not knowing what the outcome missing The Gold. I hear my running

September 2005 POA Journal Page 27 to ear. At times, I would slouch over Over The Line Event as I was playing the deep man in the outfield and was trying to get those had a team of four players entering guys to muscle the ball over me, which The Over The Line Event. Much I hoped would go foul as it would I like Softball or playing Strikeouts account for an out with the sideline or Stair Baseball (Both from the 50's boundaries being so narrow. and 60's era). This game is very popular Ik That 3rd game was very close and in San Diego where it had originated. still any one's Gold Medal up for grabs. An annual event that takes place with We were up 5-3 with 3 innings left to up to 1500 teams over a two weekend play. Frank, Kevin and Mike put on a period held in early August. &p hitting clinic that must have lasted We had to travel to a beach area, for 10 or 15 minutes during that big realistically a swamp area. Whoever inning which we were not able to found this area must have paid the L ii overcome. coordinators of this event to hold it at "I Tim Brophy this location to lure in tourists to stop saved us Big Time by The 7-11 store to bring in business. SFPD Women's Over-The-Line Team by assuring us a The games were played on sand that Gold Medal winners. (L-r) Michelle Silver Medal by was sloped. They were supposed to Spears, Maura Pengel, Molly Pengel, Lori being the 4th per- level the sand evenly. Dutra son. I was hap- Anyway The Masters Team consist- While other games went on and 1 ; pier for my team- ing of Tim Brophy, Gary Mendribil, mates! It's always Bill Decarsky and myself had to drop both S.F.P.D. Teams taking a break, Harrell's team soaked in the sun while ft3 nice to get aTeam down to The Senior bracket and play a w medal. Congratu- much younger team from The S.F.P.D. we were in the shade. We thought for sure that they would be dead tired as lations to Kevin, That was the group nobody wanted to Mike and Frank face as they are defending Gold Medal- The Masters Team had to face double elimination against The Senior S.F.P.D on The Gold! See ists at this event from the past. The 3- ---' yaw' Next Year! The S.F.P.D. Wom- en's Team swept this event with * feeling so well after eating The Gold and Silver while Fresno P.D. fr a hot dog for lunch. I could finished with the bronze. This is going see Frank grinning from ear to be BIG Next Year!

7 man team was Captain, (really a Sgt.) Frank Harrell, Kevin Labanowski and Team. Somehow the elements did not Mike Alexander. We beat them in the affect The Senior Team as they beat us 1st game as they appeared shocked We in the 1st of the double elimination & figured that they were short one player destroying us. and would burn themselves out after I tried to play some head games with playing a previous game. The Seniors telling Frank that I was not SFPD Men's Over-The-Line Team Gold and Silver Medal winners. SFPD Women Win Gold in the Police/Fire Games By Miriam Pengel, competitors. This team competed and play last year's silver medalist in the year in San Diego. Richmond Station did very well as they attempted to get first round. The team took this break Even though this year did not bring their feet wet at a sport that none of in stride, but at the end of the day-we as much success as we had hoped, the The women's Over-the-line teams them had ever played before. They were on the short end of the score. Women of the SFPD did us all proud competed in the Police/Fire Games in were troopers and played their best, Now, we all know that there is "no once again. The sportsmanship, ca- July in Reno and won. For those of you but at the end of the day, they realized crying in softball" but weather could maraderie, and attitude that the team who are not familiar with Over-the- a medal was not in the future, this have definitely played a factor in our showed made us all realize that it truly line, it is a sport that was originated year. Both teams have decided that playing. One day we are playing soft- is "not whether you win or lose, it's on the beaches of San Diego. It first next year with the Police/Fire Games ball in 100+ degree weather and the how you play the game." They played reminded me of the game of "three- in San Diego that the competition will next day we are dodging quarter-sized with heart and the chips fell where flies-up" that we used to play growing be great, but the girls are ready and raindrops with lightning bolts within they were. We are already talking up. It is a three-on-three competition welcome the challenge. 20 feet of the field. Needless to say, about next year and getting ready for in the sand, pitching to your own The ironic part of this competi- the tournament was canceled due to the competition. A special thanks to team, three outs and the other team tion was that while the SFPD women weather and our play was suspended. all our fans who braved the elements is up. It is a hoot and competitive at were competing on the beach in a Play was resumed on Friday and the to support us. The SFPD Women's the same time. sport that originated on the beaches team fought with all they had. The Softball team would like to thank Galls Ever since the women of SFPD got of San Diego, the SFPD men's teams entire team worked at reaching the Uniforms for their continued support wind that there was some competi- were competing at the same time. medal round and played against some of our team. We would also like to tion to be had in the Over-the-line The men brought home two medals veteran teams that had combined with thank the POA and the SFPO Pride event, they began a quest to get a and the women brought home one. several agencies to compete this year. Alliance for their support of our team Gold medal. And get a Gold they Who would have thought that SFPD It was a fun battle throughout the again this year. If anyone is interested did!! The team consisted of Michelle competitors, who most likely do not tournament and left our team with a in playing next year, please contact Spears, Molly and Maura Pengel and spend much time on San Francisco determination to compete again next Maura Pengel at Co. D. Lori Dutra. They braved the elements beaches, would go to the Games and of extreme heat and hot sand (if you dominate the Over-the-line competi- could call it sand) and played until tion? Congratulations SFPD. Bring on they could play no more, and were San Diego!!!!!!!! undefeated throughout the competi- tion. The competition was very tight Women's Softball Compete in at times, but the girls held it together, Police/Fire Games dove in the blazing sand and hit like The SFPD Women's Softball team they knew they could, to surpass last took a road trip to compete in the competition's silver medal and win Police/Fire Games in Reno, Nevada in that Gold medal. July. The team welcomed some new Our girls were able to convince the additions and the hype to play was Standing (l-r): Lynn Massetti, Dolly Casazza, Miriam Pengel, Molly Pengel, Lori team of Dolly Casazza, Lynn Reilly, apparent. The tournament started Dutra, Amy Hurwitz, Michelle Spears, fen Streegan, Rachel Murphy, Lyn Reilly Rachel Murphy and Jayme Campbell out with a snafu in the bracketing Kneeling (l-r): Judy Soils, Michelle Primiano, Jayme Cambeli, Maura Pengel, Irene to enter the competition as first year that placed us in a position to have to Cristi

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By Johnny Anton the mark and the gold medal, losing in TTF Solo sudden death "golden goal" overtime to CDC Stockton by a score of 4-3, and winning the silver medal. The first "Individual commit- match was a 4-0 victory vs. CDC Sole- dad, with 2 goals from Sgt. Steve Roche ment to a group effort and single goals by Johnny Anton and Steve Glickman (TAC). The next match - that is what makes was a 1-0 loss to CDC Stockton an a a team work." A Team, Gold Medal winners. controversial off-side that was let play. - Vince Lombardi The following match was a great day, lowing day, another victorious result son, and then a 3-1 victory over the as the boys put down rivals L.A.P.D. by came against the Sacramento Sheriff's CHP, with a goal by Sgt. Phil Fee The San Francisco Police Soccer a score of 2-1. It's always a great day 4-0, with goals from Dan (the Blender) (Narcotics) and 2 goals by the other when we beat any Los Angeles team, Club had one of the best club outings Manning (TAC K-9), Kirk (the Pulga) Chris Anderson (Co. H). The next in its 27-year history this past July eh lads? The final and gold medal in Reno, Nevada. Having been with match was against CDC Stockton. This this club for as many years, it was a game went back and forth, with goals week to be remembered in all three from Sgt. Pat Mullins (DVRU), Johnny divisions. The A-team took back the Anton and Steve Glickman. At the end "gold" - a job well done, boys! The of 90 minutes, the score was tied 3-3. C-team just barely missed the mark, The game went into sudden death winning the "silver." And the B-team overtime, and the gold medal went to came out smoking with two back-to- CDC who won 4-3 in OT. One of the back victories; they never gave up, but main reasons the C-team made it so just ran short of bodies - cheers to the far is due to a tough defensive unit, led "Killer Bees!" by the experienced leadership of Sgt. The week started out like any other Marty (Crystal) Lalor (Co. E). we have experienced in past compe- Thanks to the SFPSC staff for yet titions, one team with a "bye" and another great year, and to all the the others playing on separate fields members of the SFPSC. See you all and of course at the same time. The next season for the 2006 games in San A-team sitting out with a "bye," the C-Dogs, 5zvcr ivienni winners. hard-working Killer Bees (B-team) pulling off a brilliant start with a win Edison (Co. E), Oscar (FNG) Padilla over the Riverside P.D. 1-0 with the (Co. H), and one of the best individual winner by Mike (Hutch) Hutchinson runs through the entire defense and (Co. E). Over on the upper field at then a beautiful placement in the side the same time, the ol' boys (C-team) net by the hardest working man on were also starting off hot with a great the team, Peter (Crystal Palace) Rich- result, beating the CDC Soledad team ardson (Co. D). Thursday it just kept 4-0, with 2 goals by Sgt. Steve (Ocho) getting better with another 4-0 victory Roche (Co. A) and 1 goal each by Steve against another CDC club from south- (Emmit) Glickman (TAC) and Johnny ern California, this time with goals by (Kim-Chee) Anton (Co. J). Chris Anderson, Oscar Padilla, and 2 Now the fun begins. Enter the by Pete Richardson. With that win, SFPSC's A-team. In years past, the all the boys needed was a draw with A-team has dominated this competi- arch rivals L.A.P.D. to secure the gold tion when it was the California Police medal, and that is exactly what they Olympics/Police Games. Now in 2005 did, with a 2-2 draw featuring goals there are six states involved, and it is by Chris Anderson and Kevin Murray Killer B Team; no medal, though lots of heart. called the Western States Police/Fire (Co. F). It was a fantastic week, ending Games. The A-team began their week with the gold medal and pride for the three games were losses but the boys on Tuesday with a victory vs. a strong S.F.P.D. family. Well done! never quit fighting, never quit trying Diego, California. Joe Boyle, you and CDC club 3-2. Goals were scored by The B-team (aka Killer Bees) came and showed tremendous heart. Once "the good, the bad and the ugly" will club leader Joe Boyle (Co. E), new out smokin' with back-to-back wins. again, cheers for the Killer Bees! have to stay on this side of the border member Oscar Padilla (Co. H), and First, a 1-0 against Riverside P.D. with As for the ol' boys (C-team), they this time, comprende, amigo? from one of the toughest men on the the winning goal by Mark Hutchin- had a great competition, just missing Finally, this week could not go by pitch Chris Anderson (Co. A). The fol- without mentioning the hard work and wonderful standard of soccer played by Gold Medalist Johnny (Dynamite) Sheehan (Co. J), Bobby (One Tough SOB) Burns (TAC K-9), Mike and Tom Costello (Co. A & Co. B), Goalkeeper Tracy Boes (Co. E), Eddy (Curbside) Costillo, Danny (the Blender) Man- ning (TAC K-9), and Kevin (Scrappy) Healy (Narcotics). Congratulations, A-Team! You deserve it all! "If you practice hard, you will get better, and that is the difference." - Edson Arantes Co'Nascimento (Pele).

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September 2005 POA Journal Page 29 Police/Fire Games Track And Field 2005 By Alex Jackson the line first and win the race by just Airport Bureau, Retired one step in 13.27 seconds. It was a very close race. I give God the thanks On Friday, July 29, 2005 at ap- and praise for delivering me. I also proximately 1000 hours, the 100 thanked Him for reminding me to meter heats and finals commenced at remain humble and not jump up and the Reed High School track, which is down in jubilation. located in Sparks, Nevada, just 7 miles During the last month of my northeast of Reno. I am a Grand Mas- training, I was hampered by a groin ter participant. The age group is listed muscle on the left lower side. During as 60-64-years-old. I am 60. My train- the 100-meter race, I aggravated it, ing consisted of the following spiritual and was not able to compete in the thoughts and concerns: remainder of my races, which were the I trained and ran my 100-meter race 400-meter run (first time), 200-meter in the name of the Father, Son and and the 4x400. Earlier, I had spoken the Holy Spirit. Acknowledging with to Michael Simmons of Southern and Brian Schaffer (Narcotics), Gerald my belief that He is one God revealed told him that I will try and run the Basketball Newbeck (Southern), Wilfred Wil- in three persons. He is my help and first leg of the 4X400 with him. In liams (Bayview - on D.L.), and me. strength. My deliverance. Therefore: "I the past, I had dropped down to his By Ed Del Carlo We got a big lift from Mike Costello will lift up my eyes unto the hills from age group and we were successful in Vice Crimes (Central), Tom Costello (Central) and whence cometh my help. My help winning two gold medals on separate Kevin Murray (GTF), who were also cometh from the Lord which made occasions in the 4X400 run. After re- During the last week of July, the playing soccer, and they helped us heaven and earth" (Psalm 121:1-2). turning to my hotel in Reno, I could S.F.P.D. basketball team participated round out the roster. We played a com- At the start of the 100 meter run, barely lift my left leg. I had a desire in the Western States Police and Fire petitive tournament which finished on to set a record in the 200-meter run, Games in Reno, Nevada. We had a Tuesday afternoon. The young woman my start was slow, so I spent most of in the team picture is future ball player the race running from behind trying but it was not to be. Injuries are part difficult time getting enough players to fill out the roster, but in the end Sophia Del Carlo, my daughter. In to catch up, but not panic. I finally of any athletic endeavors and we tend we had enough able bodies to put a closing, I hope the younger officers caught up to the lead sprinter at (ap- not to make excuses for our failures. That is honorable. competitive team together. The team who are entering the Department keep prox.) the 80-meter mark. He and I consisted of Brian Guiney (Northern), up the tradition started some twenty continued to run alongside each other Officers, take care of yourselves and don't forget to give God some of your time. Bye. Scott Korte (Central), Brett Thorp years ago of representing the Depart- until I was given the strength to cross (Northern), Carl Bryant (Southern), ment in these games.

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Page 30 POA Journal September 2005 VA Loons Nest Scoreboard THE LoONS San Ramon Golf Club - June 1, 2005

Anzore 77 Lum 88 Wyman 98 Roth 98 NESTREPORT Del Torre 79 Timpano 89 Lorin 79 Brown 89 Boyett 99 By Ed Garcia, Zamagni 100 Wong 79 Johnson 92 Central Station Smith, D. 81 McCann 92 Walton 101 Muselman 102 Moss 82 Mahoney, D 93 Ed Anzore is Schmolke 82 Morimoto 93 Miranda 102 Hamilton 103 Summer Champion Durham 83 Radanovich 93 Warnke 83 Fischer 93 Sweeney 104 Newlin 104 beautiful June day at San Ra- Garcia 85 Chang 95 mon Golf Club was the setting Watts 85 Huegle 95 Godfrey 104 Boyd 106 Afor the Loons Nest Golf Club's Rice 86 Ries 95 2005 Summer Golf Classic. This East Wismer 86 Shiroma 95 Bronfeld 108 Bay layout, constructed in 1962, has Vernengo 86 Dougherty, B 97 Pursley 110 Stockwell 112 played host to two previous Loon Lee 87 Kiely 98 isher Tim Lee. Wong picked up birdies Cook 113 events, and we find the course to be Kranci 87 Mullane 98 upgraded with each visit. on the seventh and seventeenth holes Dougherty, S 87 Edison 98 Crenshaw 116 Fifty-four Loons started the day, as and posted a score of seventy-nine. the tournament started off on the back John's index of thirteen gave him the nine holes. The back nine is a slightly outstanding net score of sixty-eight. longer and more demanding side, and In second flight low gross, Central only four players were able to break Station's Norm Rice came charging forty on the side. Steve Moss, John through the field, as he fired an eighty- "The Godfather" Wong, and Ed Garcia six, giving him a six stroke victory over posted thirty-eights, and Earl "The second place finisher Mike Johnson of Pearl" Wismer fired a thirty-nine. Homicide. Norm suffered two double As the Loons made the turn, four bogeys on the day, but played sixteen players decided to put it into over- holes of consistent golf in route to drive, as Anzore, Del Torre, Lorin and victory. Mike Johnson has two sides Schmolke went to work. Bruce Lorin of forty-six for a round of ninety- played holes one through nine at even two, leaving him one stroke ahead par thirty-six, which included birdies of Tenderloin Station's Joe Fischer. on the first and eighth holes. Ed An- It is hard to keep Joe Fischer out of

ig Northern Station's Scott Warnke continued to be the leader in winning "Long Drive" contests, as he blasted a shot of three hundred and seventeen yards. Ed Anzore, 2005 Summer champion One day the rest of Scott's game will catch up with Joe Fischer, "Tournament Machine" his driving and there will be no stopping him. 2005-2006 Basketball League

By Alan Honniball ticipate this year, I will need your zore responded with a one over par league fees around the end of October. the money, as he has been one of the side of thirty-seven, as he birdied holes It's that time of year again to dust I will attempt to maintain the same two, five and eight. Central Station's Loon's most consistent competitors for off those Jordan's, buy some 'Bengay' fee ($550) as last year, so if you have John Schmolke carded a neat thirty- many years. and wrap those knees. The POA Basket- sponsors, solicit them now. eight, which included a birdie on hole Second flight low net went to Earl ball League is set to start sometime in If it becomes necessary to raise number eight. John Wong posted a Wismer of the Fraud Detail. Earl late October or early November. the league fees, I will notify the thirty-eight to match his first nine, as opened with a round of thirty-eight, as This year we'll try something differ- teams promptly. The exact league fee he had two birdies on the day. he was challenging to take the champi- ent which hopefully will bring some amount, as well as the start date of the As the dust settled, Ed Anzore rose onship. Earl took the gas on the second new enthusiasm and excitement back league and who to remit payment to, nine, as he faltered to a forty-eight and above the pack, finishing with an into our league. With every team's will be made in a future announce- eighteen hole total of seventy-seven. a total of eighty-seven. Earl's net score help, I'm confident we can get this of sixty-four gave him a five stroke ment. Bruce Lorin and Tom Del Torre both accomplished. The schedule will be made shortly posted rounds of seventy-nine, with victory over Tenderloin Station's Tim I know for the past five years, if it Kiely, who took second low net with a thereafter with the teams that have the tie-breaker going to Del Torre who weren't for the hard work from Jerry submitted their money. took second place in first flight low score of sixty-nine. Northern Station's D'Arcy, this league would have folded. Jeff Roth, also posted a net sixty-nine, I will also require each team to give gross. Bruce Lorin received third place He's put in countless hours of time and with the tie-breaker going to Kiely, me two names of the representatives honors. One should note that Bruce his own money to ensure the continu- or coaches with contact numbers so I had gotten his round off with a bad leaving Roth with third place money. ation of this league. Nobody should Northern Station's Scott Warnke can correspond with you during the start, posting a double bogey and triple have to go through with what he did season. I will provide roster sheets bogey on the first two holes of play. continued to be the leader in winning (non payment of fees, late payment, "Long Drive" contests, as he blasted a to the teams to facilitate their sign- Bruce pulled his game back together, teams quitting in mid-season, to name ups/rosters. showing skill, mental control and shot of three hundred and seventeen a few) and he wasn't even playing in yards. One day the rest of Scott's game As far as the teams go, it will be determination and still broke eighty the league last year! the status quo. I will keep it station in tournament play. Bruce Lorin is a will catch up with his driving and So Jerry, a BIG .... Thank You for a there will be no stopping him. oriented again. You must play for your tournament player. job well done in keeping this league assigned station or detail. The only First flight low net honors went to In "Close to the Hole" action, the afloat. first place winners were Joel Timpano, provisions that will be allowed are if John Wong, as he finished with a net I have contacted every station and your station does not have a team or if score of sixty-eight, leaving him two John Schmolke, Dean Ries and Steve Moss. Steve Moss had the shot of the several outside agencies for participa- you are over forty years old, (this will strokes ahead of Darryl Smith and tion in this year's league and have at keep the old timers in the league). In, three strokes ahead of third place fin- day, as he left the ball four feet and two inches from the pin on the sev- least ten teams committed to play. any event, please don't join a team Ingleside, Richmond, Taraval and TTF without notifying me first. enteen hole. Second have been non-committal as of press place winners were Finally, I hope I have given every- Martial Ares RIaxatIn, Fitness d Self Defense time. Maybe with a little encourage- one enough information and time to George Brown, John ment we can get those stations to field Wong, Dan Mahoney get their team ready, and please start HAPKIDO & J U D Q a team. collecting money from your team- Way of Special Investiga- The of Coordinc e d P o w e r As I stated earlier, the league will mates so that your league fees are in tions, and Norm Rice be different this year. First of all, The Hapk!do I nst U t e e of Central Station. by the end of October. Let's all have 2125 Powell St - San Franciscc there will be one league. Every team fun this year. 415.956.0566 - www.thehapkidonst ittte,com Our next event will play one another. There will be a I will be the August If you have any questions, com- two-tiered playoff format. There will ments or ideas, please call me at South- Hapkido is a Korean Shootout at Deer be scoring statistics for the leading Art that has a unique Ridge Country Club ern Station at 553-1373. blend of joint locks, 415.956.0566 scorers. And as requested by several in Brentwood. Hope throws, kicks, punches, tnfthehapktdotnstftute,cot members, no Fire Department teams. and Judo. to see you there. For those teams that want to par- September 2005 POA Journal Page 31

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Could be another chapter to the Guide for Com- mon Criminals - Don't shoot at people The call was a simple, 'check on the who are standing directly across the well-being' of a man who had been street from a police station. parked and appeared to be sleeping Uflt"; IS for a very long time in a neighborhood And that's exactly what Officer that has a great community watch Michael Kawaguchi and Officer program. Officer Eric Altorfer, Of- John Leong did just the other night. Mike and John received a call of 'shots By Steve Johnson ficer Jim Winters, and Officer Bryan driver forgot he had placed his sawed- Lujan responded and found that the fired' in the 24th and Guerrero Street off shotgun right behind his seat, in neighborhood right around 11:00 n Gary Delagnes' recent President's car itself had already been reported clear view of the officers. The driver's p.m. Unfortunately, these types of Message in the August, 2005, Jour- stolen. The car was locked, the driver passenger also 'forgot' to clear up a calls take place all the time, especially I nal he refers to the anarchists re- was apparently sleeping, so the of- minor felony warrant for assault with ficers maneuvered their vehicles in a in the Mission District. The officers sponsible for the near-death of Officer a deadly weapon. Peter Shields in the Mission District manner where in case the driver woke responded and when they were just as "play-acting militants. . . a coddled up and tried to escape, he'd have no 1 block away they heard a gunshot. suburbanite who has no regard for the where to go. Sure enough, a tap on They parked their marked police car rights or property of others. Since they the window and the suspect woke up at the corner of 24th/Guerrero and are now old enough to purchase their 0 to find he was surrounded by 3 uni- saw a young man walking down the forms. He immediately recognized the middle of Guerrero Street with a 9mm own spray paint, the thrill of using The robbery took place in the Ingle- age-restricted contraband to tag walls fact that he was boxed in so, instead, in his hand. The suspect then stopped, side District, but as we always say, the he reached into the shoulder holster pointed his gun in the officers' direc- and billboards has evolved into the star says 'San Francisco', so Officer heightened misdemeanor rush found he had concealed under his coat and tion and fired. Officer Kawaguchi Scott Biggs and Officer Jose Guar- pulled out a gun but the officers were and Officer Leong could not return in smash-and-run window breaks dado, who both work in the Taraval and torching garbage cans." and he's much quicker. Once he realized he was fire as there were several civilians in District, decided to respond and help boxed in and outgunned he opted for the way but they were yelling at the right. The participants of that "dem- out searching for the suspects. Scott onstration" who took to the streets door #3 and surrendered. It turned armed suspect to drop his weapon. The and Jose located the suspects after a out that he also had a machete in the suspect refused to comply with their that evening were nothing more than brief search and they were all sweat- 'trust-fund babies' - the privileged car but that was certainly not an op- orders and aimed at the officers again ing profusely after having run several tion in the weapon escalation section and fired another round. At this point members of society, living off their blocks from the scene of the crime family's wealth, who think they know of the Guide for Common Criminals Mike and John were directing other trying to look like they really belonged what's best for all of us. (Someone really should put that police units responding to the area in the bus shelter where they were It's sad to think that not one of the manual together someday. They could out of the suspect's field of fire while waiting. Officer Biggs went to speak also add a chapter about how not to they were still trying to get the armed true-believers the evening that Officer to one of the individuals and he tried Peter Shields was attacked would come park the stolen car with stolen plates man to relinquish his gun. The suspect to run away. Scott stopped him and attached in a Neighborhood Watch then took off running and turned into forward with information that might the struggle was on. lead to the arrest of the cowardly Officer Melonee Area especially when you are already a driveway around the corner from Alvarez assisted Scott and they soon on felony probation for an earlier nar- Guerrero Street to hide when he was felon (s) who struck Peter from behind. found the reason why this individual You'd think that since those who were cotics conviction.) finally captured. The suspect turned was so intent on getting away. He was there in the Mission were protesting out to be a young man who had abso- armed with a fully-loaded, .45 caliber, lutely no reason for doing what he did against the 'lies' of the evil corporate semi-automatic weapon. structure of America that they might - so what else is new. start from within and stand up for LI Officer Michael Kawaguchi and Of- something. . . you need to believe in ficer John Leong did an outstanding yourself and what you stand for before Apparently the North Beach area job. They fully realized the danger you can effect change and that's why LI isn't getting any better on the week- they were in because they could not re- the anarchists of Black Bloc will never ends. Sergeant Ed Callejas and Of- turn fire because of innocent bystand- be successful. Mayor Newsom could certainly ficer John Haverkamp were working ers and yet they were the main targets use the team of Sergeant Dominic the area when they found Sergeant of this individual who was armed and Yin, Sergeant Bob Bohanan, Officer Mark Hernandez struggling with a had them pinned down. And yet, they Benny Lew, Officer Jack Nyce, Of- suspect who was trying to break free. finally managed to apprehend the ficer Michelle Alvis, Officer Mike Ed and John raced in to assist and, suspect without firing a round. And D Rebollini, Officer Nancy Stockwell, that's why I appreciate having the good thing they did, as the suspect was and Officer Latanya Briggs to help And, it was also in the Mission actually trying to get to the loaded gun privilege of writing this column - it him with the local hotel strike talks. ir where a homeless man brutally at- he had concealed in his coat. captures what the rest of the "major" Sgt. 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