Miracle at Bellevue

MIRACLE AT BELLEVUE

A PUBLICATION OF THE NYC SERGEANTS B ENEVOLENT A SSOCIATION

VOLUME VII/ ISSUE I • 2009 FRONTLINE A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association Ed Mullins, President

Produced by REM Multi Communications, LLC Robert Mladinich, President Phone: 212-477-4915 E-mail: [email protected] Writer/Editor Robert Mladinich Photography (unless otherwise noted) Robert Mladinich Walter Taylor On the Cover Four months to the day after being stabbed in the eye, Sgt. Timothy Smith of the 101 Precinct was released from Bellevue Hospital. The SBA honored him as a Sergeant of the Year on September 21. See the President’s Message on page 2 for more. Photo: Michel Friang

Special Thanks: Chris Granberg NYPD Photo Unit

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Miracle at Bellevue On May 15, one day shy of his 36th birthday and exactly four months after being stabbed in the eye by an emotionally disturbed person, Sgt. Timothy Smith of the 101 Precinct was discharged from Bellevue Hospital. As scores of police officers serenaded him with “Happy Birthday,” he stepped out of a wheelchair and walked about 20 feet to a waiting car. The hospital’s trauma director described his recovery as “just about miraculous.”

Medal Day Ten SBA members were recognized at the NYPD’s annual Medal Day ceremony on June 9. Three were posthumously honored with the Distinguished Service Medal, while 3 others received the Police Combat Cross and 4 were presented with the Medal for Valor. 4

Heroism Awards Event Those being honored at the SBA’s 102nd annual Heroism Awards Event in November are His Excellency, Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York; Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Jack H. Jacobs; retired NYPD Chief of Transportation Michael J. Scagnelli; Academy Award-nominated actor Burt Young; Michael G. Cherkasky, the CEO of Altegrity; and Rainbow Apparel executive Steven N. Stein. Being posthumously honored are PO Deon L. Taylor and 6 Det. Omar J. Edwards of the NYPD.

SBA Timeline: 2002–2009 It has been 7 years since the current SBA administration took office in July 2002. Get a glimpse of where we started, where we are now, and where we are going. 10

Faces of the SBA Over the Labor Day weekend thousands of police personnel from throughout the city were assigned to West Indian Day Parade festivities in Brooklyn. 16 Meet some of the Faces of the SBA who were there.

OTHER ARTICLES & FEATURES President’s Message ...... 2 SBA Stimulus ...... 26 Tribute to our Troops ...... 8 On the Job Fitness ...... 27 Capitol Hill Update ...... 9 Birth Announcements ...... 28 Health & Welfare...... 14 In Memory Of ...... 30 A Journey for 9/11 ...... 18 In Memoriam ...... 31 Proud to be an SBA Member & Friend ...... 19 Thanks to our Sponsors...... 32 SBA Family Picnic ...... 24 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SBA PRESIDENT,ED MULLINS

Dear Sergeants:

In this edition of Frontline we pay homage to all of the the difficult and always challenging vocation that SBA members whose daily actions have resulted in us being we chose. universally recognized as the finest frontline police supervisors in the world. The level of dedication and profession- It has been over 8 years since the tragic events alism exhibited by all of you was very apparent on June 9th, of September 11, 2001. More and more rescue and when 10 active, retired or deceased SBA members were recovery workers continue to suffer or are newly honored at the NYPD’s annual Medal Day ceremony, and diagnosed with post-9/11 ailments. Many are ini- again on September 24th, when the SBA honored 21 mem- tially shocked and then appalled to find that, as far bers as Sergeants of the Year. as government assistance and intervention is con- cerned, they are on their own. While some elect- The work that was done to earn this recognition is awe- ed officials refuse to act appropriately, we are inspiring. Some were engaged in shootouts with dangerous lucky to have several allies who are working hard felons, while others performed daring water or railroad to do the right thing. track rescues, recovered incendiary devices, successfully performed CPR on an infant in a crowded department Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of New store, or apprehended killers who were fleeing the scenes of York, and others, continue to toil in championing their grisly crimes. Sergeant Timothy Smith of the 101 the cause of so many sick and injured workers. Precinct was stabbed in the eye while trying to contain an Her determination to enact H.R. 847, which is EDP who was armed with a knife. otherwise known as the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act,” is well known. That incident was all but obscured by the fact that it Passage of the Zadroga Act would permanently occurred on the same day that a jetliner was forced to make authorize health monitoring and treatment for an emergency “landing” on the Hudson River. When no those who have become injured or ill from the passengers were seriously injured or killed, the press 9/11 attacks. It would also re-open the Victims dubbed it “Miracle on the Hudson.” Sgt. Smith endured 4 Compensation Fund for those who failed to file or months of agonizing treatment and rehabilitation. One of became sick after the original program closed in his doctors described his survival from such serious injuries December 2003. as being nothing short of miraculous. When he was released from Bellevue Hospital, 4 months after being Because so many workers are only now being stabbed and one day shy of his 36th birthday, we think it is diagnosed with unique diseases that are directly only appropriate to deem his ongoing recovery as our attributable to their work at Ground Zero and “Miracle at Bellevue.” other related sites, this seems like a no-brainer. The unfortunate truth is that there are no short- The common denominator in all of these cases is the fact ages of bureaucrats at the local, state and national that, more than anything else, the actions of these fine ser- levels whose memories are as short as their purse geants made the streets of New York safer and enhanced strings are tight. the lives of the more than 8 million people who call the Big Apple home. Mere words can’t aptly describe their George Martin, the longtime member of the heroic actions, but it is important for them to know New York Giants football team whose 3,003 mile how much we respect and value their commitment to walk across America raised millions of dollars for

2 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association ailing 9/11 workers, continues on long after he com- country as a member of the New York National Guard pleted his momentous Journey for 9/11 in June 2008. in Afghanistan; and Det. Omar J. Edwards, who was George hit the road again on September 13th, when mistakenly killed while taking off-duty police action. he and hundreds of supporters, including myself and All of these fine men have or had a fine tradition of Citywide Secretary Paul Capotosto, walked from the giving so much more than they ever received, and are New York side of the George Washington Bridge to most deserving of this prestigious honor. Giants Stadium. The SBA canteen truck drove along In this issue you will read a lot about where we are the route, dispensing refreshments to the participants. and where we are going as a union organization. While Upon our arrival at the stadium, where the Giants we have accomplished a lot over the past 7 years, there were scheduled to play the Washington Redskins, a is still so much more to do. We will never rest on our thunderous applause erupted from the approximately laurels, nor will we ever fall victim to lethargy or con- 30,000 fans in attendance as we took to the field and tentment. Critical to our success has been the input of walked from one end zone to the other. George plans the membership, whose comments and suggestions are to make this an annual event, and he is looking forward always welcome. I am delighted by the voluminous to expanding it to other cities. He regularly puts the amount of letters, phone calls and e-mails that we well-being of others before his own needs, and the receive on a regular basis. The SBA is all about the SBA is honored to be associated with him in such membership, which means it is the members who ambitious projects that will surely be around for a long make us so great, not the other way around. time to come. See page 18 for a more in-depth look at I assure you that I will always follow my moral com- George’s latest “journey” or to make a donation to this pass in assessing and evaluating all information related most worthwhile cause. to issues that affect the membership. More than any- I hope to see many of you at the SBA’s 102nd annu- thing else, I will never forget or take for granted the al Heroism Awards Event, which is being held on privilege that you have bestowed upon me by allowing November 5th. Being recognized this year is His me to serve as your president. Excellency, Timothy M. Dolan, the Archbishop of New York; Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Fraternally, Jack H. Jacobs; retired NYPD Chief of Transportation Michael J. Scagnelli; Academy Award-nominated actor Burt Young; and corporate executives Michael G. Cherkasky of Altegrity and Steven N. Stein of Rainbow Apparel. Being posthumously honored is PO Deon L. Taylor, who was killed while serving our Ed Mullins

SBA board members and directors at the annual Sergeants of the Year luncheon on Sept. 24. (L–R): Stephen O’Hagan, Kevin Kerrigan, Vincent Vallelong, Peter McCormack, Gary DeRosa, Robert Johnson, Ed Mullins, Robert Ganley, Paul Capotosto, Maureen Murphy, Edward Conroy, John Dorst, Patrick Logan, Jerry Leary.

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 3 Ten active, retired or deceased SBA cumbed to illness associated with members were honored for their gal- exceptional duty, performed with great MEDAL lantry or sacrifice at the NYPD’s annual responsibility under unusual hazard or Medal Day ceremony on June 9, 2009. demand to the City of New York.” As their friends, family, colleagues and loved ones looked on with great pride, The Police Combat Cross is granted DAY admiration and, in some cases, extreme to “members of the service who have sadness, the families of 3 deceased successfully and intelligently performed members were presented with the an act of extraordinary heroism, while Distinguished Service Medal, while 3 engaged in personal combat with an 2009 members received the Police Combat armed adversary under circumstances Cross, and 4 members were awarded of imminent personal hazard to life.” the Medal for Valor. The Medal for Valor is “conferred First presented in October 2008, the upon police officers for acts of outstand- Distinguished Service Medal is the ing personal bravery intelligently NYPD’s version of the United States performed in the line of duty and at immi- Armed Forces Distinguished Service nent personal hazard to life under Medal. It is “conferred upon the family circumstances evincing a disregard of of a member of the service who suc- personal consequences.” DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL RECIPIENTS The families of Sgts. Claire T. Hanrahan, Michael W. Ryan and Edward D. Thompson were presented with the Distinguished Service Medal. All three sergeants passed away from illnesses associated with their work on the World Trade Center rescue and recovery efforts. They were also posthumously honored at the SBA’s 101st annual Heroism Awards Event in 2008. All were married and survived by a total of 11 children.

Sgt. Claire T. Hanrahan Sgt. Michael W. Ryan Sgt. Edward D. Thompson Narcotics Borough Manhattan North Warrants Section Intelligence Division, Operations & Analysis Section

POLICE COMBAT CROSS RECIPIENTS MEDAL FOR VALOR RECIPIENTS Sgt. Devon Hudon Sgt. Michael Gaudio Housing Bureau 44 Precinct Police Service Area 9 On the evening of December 23, On December 20, 2003, then PO 2006, Sgt. Michael Gaudio and a Devon Hudon and three police offi- police officer from the 44 Precinct cers from the 115 Precinct received were on routine patrol when they information that a wanted felon who observed several males huddled was known to be armed and con- together in front of a building. As frontational was at a local bar. As they attempted to question them, a violent struggle ensued. One of the they arrived at the location, they suspects produced a handgun and spotted the suspect enter a vehicle pressed it against the body of Sgt. and drive off. After a short vehicle and foot pursuit, the suspect Gaudio, which forced his partner to draw his weapon and shoot engaged the officers in a gun battle. Officer Hudon returned fire, and mortally wound the suspect. which caused the gunman to retreat and be captured shortly thereafter. Sgt. Pedro Candia Patrol Borough Bronx Task Force Lt. Ajay Kapur On September 28, 2007, Sgt. Pedro 115 Precinct Candia and a police officer from the PBBX Task Force were on routine On January 21, 2006, then Sgt. Ajay patrol in a marked department auto Kapur and a police officer from the when they responded to a radio run 67 Precinct received a tip from a of shots fired. As they neared the local bouncer that a man was refused location, they observed a gunman entry to a bar because he was carry- exchanging shots with another police ing a firearm. Upon their arrival at the officer. After a short foot chase, scene, they observed the suspect Sgt. Candia saw the gunman hiding produce a submachine gun and fire in behind a parked car with his weapon pointed at his partner. In the direction of the lounge. Sgt. order to divert the suspect’s attention, Sgt. Candia called out to Kapur and his partner became engaged in a running gun battle him. When the armed man turned and adopted a combat stance, with the suspect, who was wounded and taken into custody with Sgt. Candia fired his weapon which resulted in the wounded sus- no injuries to any police personnel or innocent civilians. pect being taken into custody without further incident.

Retired Sgt. Craig Melfi 120 Precinct In the early morning hours of February 10, 2007, then Sgt. Craig Melfi and three police officers from the 78 Precinct were on plainclothes anti-crime duty when they noticed an auto approach them from behind at a high rate of speed. The motorist stopped alongside their unmarked vehicle and launched into an unpro- Sgt. Louis Deceglie Sgt. Michael Raso voked verbal diatribe. As the officers began to identify them- Narcotics Borough Housing Bureau selves, the irate man produced a firearm, fired into the police Manhattan South Police Service Area 5 vehicle, and wounded one of the officers. Sgt. Melfi and the two uninjured officers drew their weapons and returned fire, which On May 31, 2007, Sgt. Louis Deceglie, then PO Michael Raso resulted in the assailant being captured soon afterward. and another police officer from the 47 Precinct were performing plainclothes anti-crime duty when they responded to a radio run of a home invasion at gunpoint. As they neared the location, a terri- fied man flagged them down and said that three armed, masked men were still inside his home with his family. As the officers tac- tically approached the house, they observed the three suspects exiting. A gun battle ensued, which resulted in two suspects being wounded and all three being captured. 2009 H E R O I S M

The SBA will be holding its 102nd annual Heroism Awards Event on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The awards are presented each year in honor of (left to right) Sgts. John Coughlin, Michael Curtin, Rodney Gillis and Timothy Roy, all of whom lost their lives while responding to the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. This year’s honorees represent a diverse cross-section of people, all of whom display or have displayed the attributes that make our country the greatest in the world or have dedicated themselves to protecting the liberties and freedoms that so many of us take for granted.

HIS EXCELLENCY, MICHAEL G. CHERKASKY ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY M. DOLAN As the CEO of Altegrity, Michael G. Cherkasky His Excellency, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan, the provides the leadership, vision and strategic direc- 10th and current Archbishop of New York, is the eld- tion for the global corporation to continue its pro- est of five children born to Shirley Radcliffe Dolan gressive expansion of security, screening and infor- and the late Robert Dolan. He was ordained a mation solutions and services for government and priest in 1976 and commercial customers. Headquartered in Falls served as the Church, Virginia, Altegrity pro- Auxiliary Bishop vides its clients, including the of St. Louis and as federal government, with supe- the Archbishop of rior investigative services, spe- Milwaukee. cialized training, contextualized data mining, and cutting-edge While visiting software solutions. Ground Zero in the months after 9/11, Archbishop RETIRED COL. Dolan, who was JACK H. JACOBS then the Auxiliary U.S. ARMY Bishop of St. Retired Col. Jack H. Louis, remarked, Jacobs, a Brooklyn native, “We will never earned bachelor’s and stop crying. But master’s degrees from it’s also about Rutgers University. He September 12th entered the U.S. Army as a and all the renewal, the rebuilding, hope, solidarity second lieutenant through and compassion that symbolized this great commu- the ROTC program, and nity—and still does.” served two tours in Vietnam. He is among the When formally installed as Archbishop of New York most highly decorated sol- at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on April 15, 2009, diers from that era, having earned 3 Archbishop Dolan spoke of the church’s mission to Bronze Stars, 2 Silver Stars, 2 Purple “embrace and protect Hearts, and the Congressional Medal the dignity of every of Honor, the nation’s highest combat human person.” He is decoration. presently the chairman of the board of directors Besides being the military analyst on of Catholic Relief Ser- MSNBC, he serves on many charitable boards and is vices and a member of Vice Chairman of the Congressional Medal of Honor the board of trustees of Foundation. His memoir, “If Not Now, When?”, the Catholic University which was co-authored with Douglas Century, was of America. published in 2008.

6WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association A W A R D S E V E N T

MICHAEL J. SCAGNELLI Retired Chief of Transportation Michael J. Scagnelli served the NYPD from 1970 to 2009. Known as a “cop’s cop” who never forgot where he came from, he was the longtime president of the department’s Honor Legion, an association for highly decorated police officers. His involvement in assisting the family members of those who lost their lives in the performance of their duties is unparalleled. As Chief of Transportation, he pioneered the department’s Traffic Stat program, a nationally recognized accountability process that has dramatically reduced the number of traffic accidents, injuries and deaths in troubled areas.

After 39 years of service, Chief of Transportation Michael J. Scagnelli bid farewell to the cops he loved in May. An avid outdoorsman and hunter, he now has more time to wear his “other” uniform.

BURT YOUNG STEVEN N. STEIN A longtime supporter of the law enforcement com- An executive at munity, as well as other charitable endeavors, actor Rainbow Apparel Burt Young was nominated for an Academy Award Companies, Steven for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Paulie in the N. Stein also serves classic 1976 film “Rocky.” Whenever he was asked, on the board of and often when he wasn’t, he was there for the fam- directors of many ilies of police officers who were worldwide organi- injured or killed in the line of duty. zations where he is involved in fundraising activities and other altruistic efforts. He is a great supporter of the NYPD Widows and Children’s Fund and charitable endeavors related to the World Trade Center. He is dedicated to these causes because of the kindness that was bestowed on his parents when they arrived in the U.S. as poor immigrant children. His good work has resulted in him receiving the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Being honored posthumously is PO Deon L. Taylor of Transit Bureau, District 3, a member of the New York National Guard who was killed in October 2008 while serving our country in Afghanistan, and Det. Omar J. Edwards who was off-duty and taking appropriate police action when he was accidentally shot and killed by an on-duty officer in Upper Manhattan in May 2009.

PO Deon L. Taylor Det. Omar J. Edwards ONCE AGAIN THE SBA IS VERY GRATEFUL TO LLADRO FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION OF THE PORCELAIN FIGURINES THAT WERE PRESENTED TO THIS YEAR’S HEROISM AWARD RECIPIENTS.

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 7 U.S.S. NEW YORK

There is perhaps no greater tribute to United States military personnel than the recent unveiling of the U.S.S. New York, which was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. It is fifth in a new class of warship that is designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopter and assault craft. Junior Chavers, the manager of the Louisiana foundry where the molds for the ship were poured, remembers the day that the WTC steel arrived.

“The hair on my neck stood up,” he said about the first time he touched the steel with his hands. “It had a big meaning for all of us. They knocked us down, [but] they can’t keep us down. We’re going to be back.”

Navy captain Kevin Wensing was also at the foundry on the day of the steel’s arrival. “Those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence,” he recalled. “It was a spiri- tual moment for everybody there.” Tribute to our Troops

Hundreds of NYPD personnel are currently Sgt. William J. Puzo, who was one of the SBA’s most deployed both stateside and abroad in the ongoing war senior members when he recently passed away at the on terror. The SBA greatly appreciates the dangers age of 87, was a sergeant in the U.S.M.C. from 1942 to they face on a daily basis, as well as the sacrifices that 1945. In November 2006, his beloved Marine Corps they and their families have been forced to endure. presented him with an award for being the oldest living Iwo Jima survivor in the Dallas, Texas, area, where he At the 102nd Heroism Awards Event in November, was living at the time of his death. He had retired from the SBA will honor PO Deon T. Taylor of Transit the NYPD in 1972 after 25 years of service. Bureau, District 3, who was killed in Afghanistan while deployed with the New York National Guard. Retired Not a day goes by that these fine men and women U.S. Army Colonel Jack H. Jacobs, a recipient of the are not in our fondest thoughts and prayers. We salute Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions during them for their service to our country, and we owe the Vietnam War, will also be presented with a them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid or Heroism Award. forgotten.

Sgt. Erlyn Santos of the 46 Precinct, a cable and antenna installer in the U.S. Air Force, was deployed in May 2009. He is assigned to the 213 Engineering Installation Squadron at the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York.

< Sgt. Anthony Peters of the Housing Bureau’s PSA 4 was assigned to the U.S. Army Civil Affairs Unit in Baghdad during his second one-year deployment to Iraq. After returning home, he took time out from being reunited with his wife Kathy Ann and children N’Kura, Christina, Knyanna and Anthony to present this beautiful plaque to the SBA in early 2009. (Left–right): SBA Citywide Secretary Paul Capotosto, Recording Secretary Maureen Murphy, Sgt. Peters, Vice President Bob Ganley, Treasurer Robert Johnson. Capitol Hill Update

By Chris Granberg, Siff & Lake, LLP SBA Legislative Counsel

SBA Continues Efforts to Pass Zadroga 9/11 Health & Compensation Act

On September 11th of each year the nation stops to honor the Commerce announced that its Health Subcommittee would heroism and sacrifice which came to symbolize that fateful Tuesday mark up the provisions of the bill related to health monitoring morning eight years ago. It is also a time to reflect on the present, and treatment. as well as the future, for those who labored tirelessly and selfless- At this writing it is expected that H.R. 847 will likely be considered ly during the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero. by the full House of Representatives this fall or in early 2010. In an September 11th was not just an assault on New York City or effort to build even greater support, the SBA and its representatives Washington, D.C., but on our nation as a whole, and Americans in Washington, D.C. coordinated a “9/11 Health Lobby Day” on from across the country responded in New York’s hour of need. September 10 with the Federal Law Enforcement Officers This was clearly in evidence by the thousands of first responders, Association and the NYPD’s Lieutenants Benevolent and Captains volunteers, and others who traveled to Ground Zero in the days, Endowment Associations. The event was a great success and weeks, and months that followed the attacks. included discussions with Carolyn Maloney, the lead bill sponsor and Those who responded now face an equally deadly threat: the long- champion of the effort to pass the Zadroga Act, as well as several term health effects that have developed as a result of exposure to other Members of Congress who are critical to the bill’s success. the cocktail of deadly toxins released from the collapse of the World While the SBA is busily engaged in Washington working to ensure Trade Center. Upper and lower respiratory conditions, tumors, and passage, individual members can also assist with this effort. If you pulmonary diseases are just some of the medical issues which SBA reside outside of New York State, please consider contacting your members and others are now confronting. In the years to come it Representatives at 212-224-3121 and ask them to co-sponsor is expected that many additional individuals will develop 9/11- H.R. 847, the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.” related illnesses, significantly adding to the more than 70,000 people from across America currently listed on the World Trade Center Health Registry. For these reasons the SBA has been working hard since the begin- ning of the 111th Congress to enact H.R. 847, the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.” Sponsored by New York Representatives Carolyn Maloney, Peter King, Jerrold Nadler, and Michael McMahon, the Zadroga Act would permanently authorize health monitoring and treatment for those suffering from illnesses linked to the 9/11 attacks. The bill would also re-open the Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) for those who failed to file before, or became sick after, the original program closed in December 2003. Although the Zadroga Act has been pending before Congress for Rep. Carolyn Maloney with Jon several years, there has been a great deal of activity in 2009-and Adler, National President of the the SBA has played a critical role in building support for the legis- Federal Law Enforcement Officers lation. Currently the bill enjoys bipartisan support from more than Association (left) and the NYPD’s Chris Monahan, First Vice 70 co-sponsors. Earlier in the year, the two committees with juris- President of the CEA; Roy T. diction over the bill—the House Committee on the Judiciary and Richter, President of the CEA; the Committee on Energy and Commerce—held hearings on the Louis Turco, First Vice President of the LBA; and Robert Ganley, Vice Zadroga Act. On July 29, the Judiciary Committee approved the President of the SBA. provisions of the bill to reopen the VCF. In September, Energy and

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 9 Annual Art Calendar Contest

Members at West Indian Day parade SBA TIMETABL Immediately after being sworn in on • Established the lauded SBA Scholarship Fund. July 1, 2002, the current SBA admin- • Procured the SBA Canteen Truck, a ubiquitous istration hired an outside analyst to presence at major events, through donations from conduct a top to bottom analysis. The the public and private sector. subsequent 68-page report showed many organizational and managerial Legal Services flaws. During the first 24 months in • Retained new legal counsel, which resulted in office, the union’s focus was on enhanced services to all members at a substantial establishing a strong foundation in cost reduction to the SBA. Members began receiving order to secure a better future. legal representation at CCRB and at all shooting Among the first orders of business: incidents and internal investigations as a matter of standard practice. Administrative Services • Created an Ethics Committee comprised of officers • Improved legal services for home purchases and sales and delegates to insure internal integrity by review- and preparation of wills. ing ethical issues facing the organization. • Retained the renowned firm Paterson, Belknap, • Established a Retiree Office with retired sergeants Webb and Tyler to represent the SBA in labor on-staff and on-site to help in retiree planning, matters. explanation of benefits and career development. FLSA/Overtime • Improved the training of staff and office equip- • SBA President Ed Mullins met with staff members at ment for better service and responsiveness to all the White House and the Department of Labor to members. present our opposing views on proposed changes to • Provided pagers to all delegates and imposed strict the Fair Labor Standards Act that could threaten accountability guidelines on all union officials and overtime pay to members. representatives. Annuity Fund Lawsuit Member Services • Filed a $27 million lawsuit against former SBA • Began publishing newsletters and Frontline maga- investment advisors. The named parties were zine to keep members up to date. Monitoring and Evaluation Services (MES), its own- • Implemented the annual Heroism Awards Event in ers, John and Jack Renck, and its portfolio manager, honor of Sgts. John Coughlin, Michael Curtin, Trainer, Wortham & Company, LLC. Rodney Gillis and Timothy Roy, all of whom lost Social Security Lawsuit their lives on 9/11. Awards are presented each year to • Began monitoring a suit filed by the New York City men and women from the public and private sector Corporation Counsel on behalf of city employees that dedicate or have dedicated themselves to pro- against the IRS for $100 million. The suit sought a tecting liberty and freedom at home and abroad. refund of Social Security taxes paid from 1989 to • Implemented the Art Calendar Contest, where the chil- 1998 by city workers injured in the line of duty and dren and dependents of active and retired members can unable to work for six months or less. The suit was win desktop computers or U.S. savings bonds. successful and those affected are awaiting payment.

10 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association 2006, Implementation of the SBA Car Raffle

SBA Canteen Truck LE 2002–2009 Health & Welfare Monroe College and Long Island University to offer • Implemented a new standard audit to ensure integri- discounts to members. Other discounts are available ty with those we do business with. Initiated civil pro- at retail/wholesale outlets, adventure parks, vacation ceedings to recoup funds from some vendors who destinations, medical facilities, and food and lodging had done business with the previous administration. establishments. For more info, log onto: sbanyc.org • Reached an agreement with the city, via the (educational programs & member discounts). Municipal Labor Committee, that preserved the PICA fund for asthma, chemotherapy and other True Health Benefits injectable drugs and prevented bankruptcy of the sta- • The SBA created its own not-for-profit Prescription bilization fund. Held the line to ensure that the city Benefit Manager in 2005. True Health Benefits didn’t gain any of the $600 million in givebacks it (THB) eliminated middleman costs, which has result- desired. ed in much improved prescription benefits to mem- • Comparative shopping for new investment advisors bers and millions of dollars in savings to the SBA. resulted in enhanced services for members with a THB has been recognized worldwide as an organiza- vast array of self-directed investments that were pre- tional prototype for keeping the always escalating viously not available. costs of prescriptions manageable. • Selected new life insurance providers, resulting in additional coverage for active and retired members Heroism Awards Event while saving money on premiums for the SBA. The annual Heroism Awards Event has gotten big- • Terminated prior prescription provider, which ger and bigger with each passing year. The SBA has resulted in tremendous immediate savings with no honored scores of luminaries and ordinary citizens decrease in benefits to members. from the public and private sector, as well as NYPD Political Action officers who lost their lives in the performance of their • Retained Bogdan, Lasky & Kopley, one of the top duties or while deployed in the military. lobbying firms in New York State. Honorees have included former President George • Began establishing political relationships in New W. Bush; Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Dean York City, Albany and Washington, D.C. Skelos of New York; His Excellency, Timothy M. • Authored and introduced 3 bills: Amendment to the Dolan, the Archbishop of New York; New York Taylor Law, Deferred Compensation Option Attorney General Andrew Cuomo; David and Peggy Program (DROP), and the Guaranteed Pension Beamer, whose son Todd uttered the immortal words After 20 Years Bill. “Let’s Roll” before joining forces with other passen- • Submitted Memos of Support for pending legislation gers to overthrow terrorists aboard American Airlines that would best support our members. Flight No. 93 on September 11, 2001; and little Danny Educational & Other Member Discounts Mulvey, the son of active Sgt. Dan Mulvey of the 20 • Stressing the value of education, the SBA has Precinct who has been battling cancer with grace, dig- partnered with such institutions as Mercy College, nity and courage.

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 11 SBA members are now being Establish Cigar offered reasonable supplemental Nights, which raise insurance for accidents and cancer funds for many wor- treatment through AFLAC. thy causes including the SBA Scholarship Fund and the Widows and Children’s Fund.

SBA spearheads a joint effort with the Fraternal Order of Police, the Port Washington School District on Long Island, and several private cor- SBA begins dialogue with the In March the SBA hands out 150,000 fly- porations that collects and delivers two tractor Department of Labor regarding ers to commuters, informing them of trailers full of clothing, child care items, toiletries, overtime protection for ser- how unprepared the city’s first respon- toys and food to citizens displaced by Hurricane geants (FLSA). ders are for another terrorist attack. Katrina in New Orleans and surrounding areas. Before the end of the day, the NYPD begins distributing anti-terrorism equip- ment that it had been hoarding in ware- houses.

SBA announces the $5 million settlement of a lawsuit against its former investment Establish phone banks at the advisors. SBA offices so volunteers can participate in political action. In its first year, the SBA Scholarship Fund dispenses $24,000 to 25 recipients, $1,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds, and 13 Merchandise such as T-shirts, golf shirts, Current computers to deserving students. hats, coffee mugs jewelry and more administration becomes available at the SBA store. is sworn in on July 1. SBA creates True Health Increases life insurance for members Benefits, its own not-for-profit from $200,000 to $250,000 per year, Prescription Benefit Manager, while saving over $30,000 a month in which increase benefits to mem- premiums. bers while saving the union millions in middleman costs.

2002 2003 2004 2005

Citing a breach of contractual and fiduciary duties, the SBA files a $27 million lawsuit against its former investment advisors in June.

Abolishes the archaic trustee-directed system for the Annuity Fund and implements a self-directed system so members can personally manage their funds.

In October 2004, SBA President Mullins joins then President George Bush, and others, in the Oval Office for SBA President Mullins, the historic signing of the whose father was a long- Department of Homeland shoreman, is appointed to Security Appropriations Act serve as a representative of for the Fiscal Year 2005. the labor sector on an advi- Establishes the Certificate of sory group to U.S. Secretary Honor program where frontline of Labor Elaine L. Chao in supervisors are officially recog- March. Says Mullins: “As nized for their exemplary work. the son of working class parents, I have an inherent love, respect and admiration for labor, and am looking forward to enhancing working conditions for all levels of employees throughout the country.” First year of the Art Calendar Contest for children and dependents of SBA members stage a demonstra- active and retired SBA tion at PSA 9 in Queens, calling for members. the ouster of the commanding offi- The SBA’s dental plan cov- cer for harassing and undermining erage is upgraded for all the SBA delegate who questioned active and Retiree B partici- his unethical demands. SBA pants to include a PPO President Mullins is given a Criminal component for orthodon- Court summons for illegal use of a tics and specialists. After being immersed in protracted microphone. contract negotiations, the SBA, with no support from other unions, chal- SBA announces that all members are now entitled to the lenges the Taylor Law, which allowed preparation of a living will, health care proxy, and power of for no penalties against the city for attorney free of charge. This enhances its policy of already bargaining in bad faith. providing for free onetime house sales and purchases.

12 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association SBA publicly endorses Andrew Cuomo for New York State Attorney General in June.

In order to keep up with constantly escalating costs of health care, SBA establishes In November the Board of Trustees the Car Raffle, which is soon votes to retroactively increase the cap able to pay COBRA benefits on prescription medications from $5,000 for families of members who to $7,500 per family of active members. died from non-line-of-duty causes.

Besides a 2009 BMW 328i, MacBook Pro Citing sensible management, the SBA proudly announces Laptop, Bose Home Theater System and Running unopposed, the current that despite a national average of a more than 30% increase 50 inch plasma TV system, a 2009 board is re-elected to a second 4- in prescription costs over the past few years, its Health and Harley-Davidson Dyna motorcycle is year term in May. “The union will Welfare Fund has experienced only a 3% increase. added to the SBA Car Raffle. never suffer from any sense of complacency or entitlement,” said President Mullins. “We have come SBA is invited to Washington, D.C. to brief A total of 26 winners or runner-ups too far to let that happen.” the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human in the SBA Art Calendar Contest services on its establishment of True Health are presented with desktop com- Benefits. puters or $500 U.S. savings bonds.

After intense, long-term negotiations with the city, The SBA dispenses scholarships or Certificates of SBA announces in the SBA announces in July a prescription drug reimburse- Scholastic Achievement to May that through 26 deserving students. diligent management plan covering ALL ment the Annuity active line of duty injuries. Fund has grown over 30% during the current administra- The SBA announces a tion’s first four years long list of Health & Running unopposed, in office. Welfare plan changes the current administra- and improvements (see tion is re-elected by an pages 14–15). overwhelming margin.

2006 2007 2008 2009

Effective October 1, the SBA creates a preferred Working with friends in Washington, panel of over 160 ortho- D.C. the SBA pushes hard to enact HR dontists for dependents 847, the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health & of active members who Compensation Act” (see page 9). are under 19 years of age.

SBA members become enti- SBA implements monumental cost tled to significant discounts savings for prescription drugs at all New York Sports Clubs through the utilization of equally located throughout the met- effective generics. These savings also ropolitan area result in an increase in family caps for prescription drugs and free Prilosec OTC for members seeking stomach acid relief. SBA collaborates with footwear company to In March the SBA becomes the first produce The Boss, a police union in the country to pub- sturdy, practical and licly endorse Sen. John McCain for aesthetically pleasing President of the United States. work boot that is given free of charge to newly A new 6-year contract, worth 28.26%, is overwhelmingly ratified by a promoted sergeants. membership margin of 3–1 in August. The contact runs retroactively from June 1, 2005, to July 31, 2011, and does contain any givebacks to the city.

Then Gov. George E. Pataki signs historic legislation designed to prevent employers from engaging in unfair labor practices. Previously, under the Taylor Law, employees such as NYPD personnel had no recourse when the city purposely stalled contract negotiations. This reform was initiated solely by the SBA, with no support from other unions.

Two years before the current administration took office, the Health & Welfare Fund had $190,000 in net reserves. After drastically overhauling the plan, the Fund announces in November that it has $12,800,000 in reserves, an increase of over $12 million. This is not a misprint. Sen. John McCain of Arizona is the keynote speaker at the SBA’s 99th annual Heroism Awards Event in October. Also shown is little Dan Mulvey, a Heroism Award recipient.

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 13 Health & Welfare Plan Chang

DENTAL July 2002 when current administration was sworn in Changes along the way October 1, 2009 Reimbursement Plan Current Plan as of October 1, 2009 Only one dental option under this plan; Preferred Provider Network (PPO) a self-insured reimbursement sched- option added, effective July 1, 2005. ule. Members were responsible to pay Enhancements included increased the provider at time of service and for- providers, dentists, specialists and ward a dental form to Healthplex for orthodontists. Enhanced reimbursement reimbursement. There were no price schedule to PPO providers included: controls on what the dentist billed the • No out of pocket expenses for mem- member for services performed. bers for most services if they stay Members were balance billed for the within the network. difference between the charges and the reimbursement schedule. • No dental forms to prepare, • Payment checks mailed directly to provider Orthodontics Reimbursement: $1,905. Preferred Orthodontics Panel for active members only, effective October 1, 2009: • Provide covered orthodontic services with no out of pocket cost to members if staying within network panel. • Increased reimbursement to $2,910

Effective October 1, 2009: Coverage for dental caps for use on dental implants at same rate payable for caps on regular teeth. Managed Care SBA Fund has absorbed double digit annual percentage increases to premium costs for members in managed care.

Managed Care (Florida) SBA Fund has absorbed double digit annual percentage increases to premium costs for members in managed care.

OPTICAL July 2002 when current administration was sworn in Changes along the way October 2009 Effective: October 1, 2009 5 separate vendors, multiple lists of Current administration contracted with Expansion of Optical benefits providers Davis Vision, effective January 1, 2004. ** Availability of the “Premium Frame Selection” at Davis Vision providers.

Voucher system. Member had to call to Now utilizing voucherless system. * Polycarbonate Lenses covered in full. determine their eligibility, then request Members can call or log onto web site * Contact Lens upgrade with increased a paper voucher be mailed to them. to locate a Davis Vision provider and brand availability for daily wear, make an appointment. Use of member planned replacement and disposable tax number to determine eligibility. contact lenses.

$45 cash value of the benefit “Frumpy $90 benefit including exam, expanded * $112 benefit value with addition of Frames” (limited choices of unpopular availability of contemporary name above. frames). brand frames and lenses.

Average member paid almost $100 out Member’s average out of pocket drops In an effort to lower out of pocket costs of pocket when using the SBA optical to $25, with deep discounts available to members, above benefit improve- benefit. These were for material costs for materials outside basic plan. ments have been implemented, with most due a lack of contemporary Discounted 2nd and 3rd pair of glass- effective October 1, 2009. frames. es at time of purchase. One year breakage warranty on all frames.

14 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association es & Improvements July 2002–October 1, 2009

DRUG PROGRAM

July 2002 when current administration was sworn in Changes along the way October 1, 2009 2003: Catastrophic baby formula benefit. July 1, 2007: Free First line Generic Reimbursement for out of pocket costs Program All “Statin” (cholesterol) above usual & customary cost for special- Medications are Free. ized baby formula. Free OTC Program Prilosec OTC, Alavert and Centirizine (gen: Zyrtec). Active: 10% co-pay on brand name & Free generics July 2009 generic drugs. No out of pocket cost! Active Catastrophic Drug Program For active members who exceed the $7,500 family Cap Maximum coverage to $20,000 cost to fund Retiree A: 40% co-pay on brand name & Generic co-pay reduced to 30% generic drugs.

Retiree B: 30% co-pay on brand name & Generic co-pay reduced to 20% generic drugs. All members: Family Maximum Allowable Active: Maximum allowable benefit (CAP) Benefit (CAP) was $5,000 $7,500 Retiree A: Maximum allowable benefit (CAP) $6,000 Retiree B: Maximum Allowable Benefit (CAP) $6,000 No Medicare Part D Drug Program July 2005: Creation of a qualified July 1, 2009: Individual Cap for Medicare Medicare D drug program for all Part D participants is raised to $7,500.00 Medicare qualified members and their Additional family $6000.00 Family CAP families. Cap at $6,000 per individual coverage to non-Medicare members for Medicare participant. Additional family mixed Medicare non Medicare families $6,000 CAP coverage to non-Medicare (Coverage value $13,500). Husband/wife family members for mixed Medicare non Medicare member coverage at Medicare families (Coverage value $7,500 x 2=$15,000 $12,000).

Through collective bargaining, SBA had 2005: SBA initiates litigation against the bargained away Line of Duty related drug City of New York regarding LOD drug cost reimbursements for fund expenses and reimbursement and member out of pock- member out of pocket costs. et costs. Effective July 2007: Due to contract settlement SBA agrees to withdraw legal action upon initiation of the NYPD Line of Duty Drug Program. No co-pay- ments (out of pocket) or deductibles. Retrospective recoveries for past claims/costs incurred by the fund and members. NYC PICA Program: July 2005: NYC PICA Program no longer As of July 1, 2001, covering covers Psychotropic and Asthma drugs. Psychotropic, Injectables, Chemotherapy SBA Fund picks up responsibility for and and Asthma related drugs. absorbs cost of these drugs at $1,000,000 per year.

No coverage for Birth Control Effective October 1, 2009: Generic birth control covered under SBA Drug Plan. Active: Free (0 co-pay), Retiree A: 30%, Retiree B: 20% co-pays Brand birth control covered at 100% co- pay, which allows for all SBA discounts to be applied (approx value 25% discount).

No Medical Scan Benefit! • Inner Imaging Body Scans at SBA discounted rate of $300 for active members over 40 years of age • SBA subsidizing $200 body scan cost, resulting in cost of only $175 to members. • Scan is for coronary artery disease, lung cancer and abdomen and pelvis scan. SBA Health & Welfare Fund uses In the interest of protecting members 2008: Active non-line-of-duty SBA Cobra member social security number as an confidential ID, SBA converts all benefit coverage for no out of pocket cost. ID number for administering all benefits. programs to an alternate ID number: member’s 6-digit tax number.

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 15 FACES OF THE SBA

The three-day Labor Day weekend traditionally signi- fies the end of summer. It is a time of great relaxation for most people, but in New York thousands of police offi- SBA board members Maureen Murphy cers of all ranks are assigned to the West Indian Day & Robert Johnson Parade in Brooklyn.

Millions of people of Caribbean descent join in the rev- elry along Eastern Parkway. The SBA canteen truck was out early, dispensing refreshments, T-shirts and hats to those assigned to the detail.

It was at the parade, which is in its 42nd year, as well as at the 67 Precinct the night before, where scores of officers prepared for J’Ouvert—or Juve—the celebratory festivities that precede the actual parade, that SBA Sgt. Janet McDonald- members were interviewed and photographed. Jordan, Ceremonial Unit

Most obvious was just how diverse the backgrounds of SBA members are. Ranging in age from their twenties to their fifties, they had many dissimilar professions prior to joining the NYPD.

Some were military veterans or police personnel in other agencies. There were city and state corrections officers and a former U.S. Customs agent, as well as a Wall Street trader, commodities broker, criminal Sgt. Michael Allocca, Sgt. Beverly Brown, defense attorney, bank employee, truck driver, ferry 67 Precinct 67 Precinct worker, Board of Education employee, airport opera- Sgt. Mark Smith, tions and department store manager, furrier, mechanic, 67 Precinct administrative assistant, paralegal, therapy aide, plumber, warehouse worker, teacher and teacher’s assistant, claims adjustor, and help desk representative.

SBA members are a microcosm of society as a whole, a key reason why they are considered the finest frontline supervisors in the world. Here is a small sampling of the Faces of the SBA: Sgt. Patrick Cain, 101 Precinct Sgt. Rachelle Newton, Sgt. Kwok Tai, Medical Division 120 Precinct

Sgt. Scott Kienle, 67 Squad

Sgt. Tony Longobardo, Sgt. Dave Shimshi, 67 Squad 20 Precinct

SBA board members Sgt. Pamela Maureen Murphy & Bumpars, Vincent Vallelong PSA 4 man the canteen truck

Sgt. Roberto Simona, 67 Precinct Sgt. Alex Papagiannis, PBQN Heroes of the 67 Precinct

Sgt. Kevin Cottingham, Sgt. Angelo Petkovits, PBBS 108 Precinct

Sgt. Arlene Maldonado Sgt. Stephanie Vasquez, 104 Precinct 44 Precinct

Sgt. Billy Polanco, Highway 2, Sgt. Jose Roman, U.S.M.C. veteran 23 Precinct

Sgt. Mike Vicente, 49 Precinct, U.S.A.F. veteran A JOURNEY FOR 9/11 GEORGE MARTIN HITS THE ROAD AGAIN

George Martin is certainly not one to sit still and “Seeing some of them respond to the treatment rest on his laurels. On September 13, just fifteen gives me great encouragement and brings me a lot of months after completing his historic 3,003 mile walk joy,” said Martin, who described one emergency work- across America to raise much-needed funds to benefit er who had lost, but then regained his ability to sing sick and injured Ground Zero rescue and through vigorous treatment that was recovery workers, the 14-year veteran of funded by the charity. the National Football League and tri- Martin is not at all surprised by how captain of the 1986 Super Bowl champi- well his journey has been received on New York Giants, hit the road again. throughout the country. While still in As part of “A Journey for 9/11,” his its developmental stages, and long acclaimed not-for-profit charity, Martin before the cross-country walk began, he and hundreds of supporters and spon- fondly recalls Mullins being “the first sors that included SBA President Ed Mullins, Citywide guy to pick up the phone and say I want to be part of Secretary Paul Capotosto, and Gerard Butler, the star this.” of the film “300,” walked a comparatively miniscule 13 A lot has happened since then, not the least of which miles—from the New York side of the George is the fact that the cities of Phoenix, Oklahoma City Washington Bridge to Giants Stadium in East and San Diego have contacted him to request that he Rutherford, New Jersey. walk there. As the marchers took to the field and walked end “They didn’t have to ask very hard,” said Martin, zone to end zone, the approximately 30,000 fans in who is a perpetual source of positive energy. “If we can attendance for the Giants-Redskins game roared with continue to create goodwill and excitement while help- approval. ing scores of heroes who need our help, we’ll go any- “It was a hot day and a lot of us were pretty exhaust- where we’re invited. A minimal amount of effort on ed from the walk, but hearing the crowd gave us all a our part has the potential to render great results for surge of adrenalin,” said Mullins. “The atmosphere many other people. There is nothing better than that.” was electric, and it was clear that George’s efforts to The 57-year-old Martin is significantly older than help others mean so much to so many people.” the age at which many of the 9/11 heroes are seeing Martin is propelled by his own sense of altruism, as their lives turned upside down after being diagnosed well as the fact that much of millions of dollars he with debilitating illnesses. He is also the same age that raised during his cross-country walk has already been actor Patrick Swayze was when he recently passed away put to good use. The lives of many 9/11 workers have from pancreatic cancer. been improved and prolonged. Martin says that the sadness surrounding the illnesses and deaths of such relatively young and accomplished people gives him all the impetus he needs to walk on—for as long and as far as his still trim and athletic body will take him. “I don’t want to get philosophical, but we are all only here for a very short time,” he said. “If there is some- thing we can do to help others less fortunate than ourselves, then by God it’s our obligation to do it.” For information on how to make a donation, log onto: ajourneyfor911.info or call 1-877-WALK 911 (925-5911). If your employer offers a matching gift Special thanks to Avante Auto Body & Detailing, 630 Hunts Point Ave., Bronx, NY, for their beautiful rendering of the NY Giants program, please submit your completed form to: logo and autographs of players onto the Journey for 9/11 motorcycle. A Journey for 9/11, PO Box 409, Warwick, NY 10990.

18 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association Proud to Be an SBA Member & Friend

Sergeants of the Year The following members were honored as Sergeants of the Year at the annual luncheon celebration, which was held on September 24 at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn. With their loved ones in attendance, they were presented with plaques and praised for their gallantry, heroism and exemplary public service.

• Sgt. Glen Amico of the 60 Precinct for his role in the water res- • Sgt. Richard Mack of the Midtown South Precinct for perform- cue of an elderly man from the perilous Coney Island surf. ing lifesaving CPR on a 2-year-old boy. • Sgt. Louis Bauso of the 76 Precinct for his role in a potential • Sgt. Michael McGuiness of ESS 1 for his use of a newly devel- hostage situation and the arrest of a man in possession of a rifle oped medical tool to save the hand of a bricklayer who was • Sgt. Louis Deceglie of the 47 Precinct for his role in a shooting severely injured in a construction accident. incident that led to the arrest of several men involved in a home invasion robbery. • Sgt. Sean O’Brien of Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North for his role in a shooting incident and violent struggle that led to the • Retired Sgt. Timothy Deevy of Narcotics Borough Bronx for arrest of a man wanted by federal authorities. his role in a gun battle and the apprehension of an armed man. • Sgt. John Flynn of the PBQS Task Force for his role in a car stop • Sgt. John Paolucci of the Forensics Investigation Division for that led to the recovery of a pipe bomb. his inspiration by not only beating the medical odds by recover- ing from a near-fatal motorcycle accident, but also fulfilling a • Sgt. Thomas Gagliardi of the Housing Bureau’s PSA 2 for his lifelong dream by participating in an NYPD-sponsored boxing role in the arrest of an armed suspect who just minutes earlier match where he defeated a taller, heavier and more experienced had robbed and killed a man. opponent. • Sgt. Kenneth Granowski of the Staff Services Section for his off-duty role in the rescue of a man who had fallen onto the train • Sgt. Michael Raso of the Housing Bureau’s PSA 5 for his role in tracks at the Great Kills Station in Staten Island. a shooting incident and the arrest of an armed man. • Sgt. Anthony Guadagno of the 60 Precinct for his role in the res- • Sgt. Fabian Sanchez of the 83 Precinct for his role in a gun cue of two men stranded in the chilly waters off of Coney Island. battle with a man who had just shot two civilians. • Sgt. Frank Horvath of the Queens District Attorney’s Squad for • Sgt. Timothy Smith of the 101 Precinct for displaying an inor- his role in saving the life of a retired NYPD detective who had dinate amount of coverage after being stabbed in the eye while been shot during a jewelry store robbery. responding to a report of emotionally disturbed person who was • Sgt. Anthony Lisi of ESS 5 for his role in saving the life of a armed with a knife. retired NYPD detective who had been shot during a jewelry store robbery. • Sgt. Sheival Surujballi of the 10 Precinct for his role in the arrest of an armed suspect who had just shot and wounded anoth- • Retired Sgt. John Logan of the Staten Island Task Force for his role in the rescue of a man who had fallen onto the train tracks er man. at the Great Kills Station in Staten Island. • Sgt. Kenneth Winters of the 107 Precinct for his leadership in • Sgt. Sean Lynch of the 41 Precinct for his role in the apprehen- an investigation that led to the execution of two search warrants, sion of three heavily armed men who had just shot and wounded the arrest of two men, the recovery of a large amount of marijua- three victims. na, and the closing of a drug lab.

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 19 SBA Scholarships The SBA is proud to award annual scholarships and dependants of active and Lifetime members with the highest SAT scores (plus ties) among all applications submitted. Scholarships are based on the financial needs of the applicant. If a student receives a full tuition scholarship from the attending college, they are recognized with a Certificate of Scholastic Achievement, which allows the extension of the scholarship list to the next eligible student. Several non-competitive scholarships are also awarded. For scholarship information, contact Citywide Secretary Paul Capotosto at 212-226-2180. This year’s recipients are:

RECIPIENT/COLLEGE PARENT RECIPIENT/COLLEGE PARENT Agugliaro, Alexa/Undecided John Agugliaro Mountfort, Thomas/St. John’s Edward Mountfort Arniotes, Alexander/Bentley Nicholas Arniotes Roy, Caitlyn/Richmond University Timothy Roy (9/11 LOD death) Ayan, Elizabeth//Fordham Atilla Ayan Ryan, Joseph/Univ. of Delaware John Ryan Bastidas, Michael/Hofstra Juan Bastidas Valdez, Matthew/West Florida Maria Valdez Belger, Megan/Univ. of Delaware Donald Belger Valle, Heather/Univ. of Connecticut Jose Valle Connolly, Kelly/Syracuse Brendan Connolly Yee, Diane/NYU Gin Yee DiClemente, Michael/SUNY Cortland Vincent DiClemente Recipients of the Sgt. Doreen Scrimenti Memorial Scholarship Gallina, Alexander/SUNY Albany Marcelo Gallina Colon, Blas/St. Francis Lorianna Colon Garden, Justin/SUNY Binghamton Jacques Garden Lyver, Kellie/Fordham Donald Lyver Hugel, Raymond/Villanova Robert Hugel Kobner, Scott/Emory University Mark Kobner Piranio, Theresa/Univ. of Scranton John Piranio Lawless, Martin/Cooper Union Martin Lawless Recipient of the annual non-competitive Bo-Mat Creations (Certificate) Scholarship Miltenberg, Glenn/U.S.A.F. Academy James Miltenberg Petrassi, Jared/SUNY Brockport Edward Petrassi (Certificate) Molloy, Alexa/Maritime Academy Mary Williams Recipient of the annual non-competitive Sgt. Frances Haimeck- (Certificate) Mladinich Memorial Scholarship Morrison, Jaimie/Notre Dame James Morrison Senese, Kristin/St. John’s John Senese

SBA Art Calendar Contest The winners of the 2010 Art Calendar Contest were selected in August by esteemed artist Ray “Bubba” Sorenson, who each year paints a tribute to veterans on a rock located near Greenfield, Iowa. Known as the “Freedom Rock,” it has become internationally known for its spirit of patriotism. The 13 winners of this year’s contest received desktop computers that were donated by the Federal Drug Agents Foundation, while the runner- ups received $500 savings bonds that were donated by many of our sponsors, all of which are listed on page 32.

WINNERS 5th Grade: Eric Wall, son of retired Sgt. Brian Wall Kindergarten: Kirsten McKenna, daughter of Sgt. Francis McKenna of 6th Grade: Mary Faith Maiello, daughter of Sgt. Frank Maiello of the 115 Precinct PBMN Anti-Crime 1st Grade: Caleigh Elwood, daughter of Sgt. Christopher Elwood 7th Grade: William Planeta, son of Sgt. William Planeta of the Office of the 115 Precinct of Labor Relations 2nd Grade: Ella Namour, daughter of Sgt. Alexandre Namour of the 8th Grade: Cassandra Rodriguez, daughter of retired Sgt. Felipe Police Academy Rodriguez 3rd Grade: Jake Schwartz, son of Sgt. Kevin Schwartz of the 9th Grade: Erika Finan, daughter of Sgt. Joseph Finan of the Quality Transit Bureau Assurance Division 4th Grade: Matthew Oliver, son of Sgt. Joseph Oliver of PBQN 10th Grade: Elisha Diaz, daughter of Sgt. Marilyn Diaz of PBMN IRT Anti-Crime 11th Grade: Katherine Dillon, daughter of retired Sgt. Martin Dillon 5th Grade: Joseph Pellarin, son of Sgt. Alfred Pellarin of the Traffic 12th Grade: Daniel Smith, son of retired Sgt. Michael Smith Control Division 6th Grade: Brittany Regula, daughter of retired Sgt. Joseph Regula 7th Grade: Monica Gartner, daughter of retired Sgt. Robert Gartner 8th Grade: Aileen Murphy, daughter of Sgt. John Murphy of the Transit Bureau 9th Grade: Alan Viveros, son of Sgt. Yubany Campuzano of IAB 10th Grade: Allie Dempsey, daughter of Sgt. Robert Dempsey of the 109 Precinct 11th Grade: Sara McGee, daughter of Sgt. Tsu-Yong Ko of OMAP 12th Grade: Danielle Whitaker, daughter of retired Sgt. Vanna Whitaker

HONORABLE MENTION Kindergarten: Anthony Limeri, son of retired Sgt. Anthony Limeri 1st Grade: Joshua Johnson, son of Sgt. Ken Schneiweis of the Transit Bureau 2nd Grade: Angelina Conroy, daughter of Sgt. Frank Conroy of the Narcotics Division 3rd Grade: Brianne Difede, daughter of Sgt. Anthony Difede of the Warrant Section 4th Grade: Tyler Bochno, son Sgt. William Bochno of the Patrol Services Bureau

20 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association Street Renaming The family of the late Sgt. Michael Ryan of the Warrant Section, who passed away in November 2007 from a 9/11 related disease, joined Suffolk County Legislator John Kennedy for a street renaming in his honor. A portion of Kings Highway, next to the Hauppauge Youth Organization field where Ryan coached 9-year-old football players to a championship season, was dedicated on September 1. Sgt. Ryan, who was 41 at the time of his death, is survived by his wife, four children, and a football team who went from 0–8 the previous season to 9–0 under his stewardship. Financial Secretary Gary DeRosa represented the SBA at the bit- tersweet ceremony.

Back from the Brink Sgt. John Paolucci of the Forensic Investigations Division was determined to beat the odds when told that he’d most likely lose a leg after a 2004 motorcycle accident. His return to full duty resulted in Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly presenting him with the Theodore Roosevelt Award for overcoming great physical obstacles. This summer he fulfilled a longtime ambition by competing in an NYPD boxing match, where he defeated an opponent who was taller, heavier and more experienced than he was.

Sgt. Keith A. Ferguson Memorial 5K Walk, Run, Crawl The fifth annual Keith A. Ferguson Memorial 5K Walk, Run, Crawl across the Brooklyn Bridge was held on August 2. More than 600 people, including Sgt. Joseph Murphy of the Highway District (front), par- ticipated in the 3.1 mile event, which is held in honor of the late Sgt. Ferguson who died of a heart attack on January 31, 2004, while assisting other officers in the apprehension of a suspect after a foot chase. At the time of his death, Sgt. Ferguson (inset) was 38-years-old and a member of the Hercules Anti-Terrorism Squad of the Emergency Service Unit. Besides organizing the event each year, Sgt. Ferguson’s mother, Sonia M. Cunningham, is collecting cell phones with proceeds of the recycling going to an endowment in her son’s name at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the fund can mail a check made out to the Sgt. Keith A. Ferguson Endowed Chair in Criminal Justice to: A. Juarez, Development Office, UTB/Texas Southmost College, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, TX 78520.

Harbor Unit Dedication Sgt. Thomas Horvath and PO Eladio Quiles strike a pose at a memorial dedication for the 150th anniversary of the Harbor Unit, including the 12 members of the command who have lost their lives in the performance of their duties. Among those who suffered line-of-duty deaths were Sgt. Neil Gibbons and Ptl. John McGlyn, who died in October 1924 when the engine on their boat exploded.

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 21 A High Note Despite being diagnosed with autism at the age of 3, Larry Oliveri, the 17- year-old son of retired Sgt. Paul Oliveri of the Manhattan Traffic Task Force has become an accomplished opera singer. He has performed at political galas, a Triple A Yankees game, and the 100-year anniversary of the Manhattan Bridge. On May 31, he gave the command for drivers to start their engines at a Nascar event at the Dover International Speedway in Delaware. “Autism never sounded so good,” said his proud father.

A Fond Farewell The SBA bid a fond farewell to Sgt. Paul Hargrove of ESS 10, the longtime delegate for the Emergency Service Unit who retired in July after 35 years of service. He is shown here during his walkout with his wife Marilyn, as well as being driven around by Sgt. Billy Harding in a 1930 ESU vehicle. The hardworking Hargrove will now have lots more time to spend with his family, which includes his lovely wife, 3 children and 5 grand- children.

Cigar Night The SBA hosted two Cigar Nights this year, the most recent of which was on September 17 at Revel in the Meatpacking District. These popu- lar fundraising events raise monies that are used for many SBA programs, including the Widows and Children’s Fund and the Scholarship Fund. Celebrity guests on hand for the latest were Randy Beverly (left), who is best known for making 2 key interceptions that helped the New York Jets in their historic 1969 Super Bowl victory, and Gerry Cooney who in 1982 challenged Larry Holmes for the heavyweight championship of the world.

Golf Outing The annual SBA golf outing to raise funds for the Widows and Children’s Fund was held on June 23 at Bethpage State Park on Long Island. For making the event such an unmitigated success, the SBA expresses special thanks to Rick Peterson from AFLAC for donating golf balls; Diane DeGregorio, Gary Scarmato and June Giuffo from Emblem Health for shoe brushes, messenger bags and a Golfsmith gift certificate; Chris Bugeya and Dom Pellegrino from Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield for baseball tickets; Joni Howe from Healthplex for golf bag accessories; Brecher, Fishman, P.C. and Jordan Ziegler, Esq. for water bottles; and Cliff Lindquist for Yankees tickets. Other corporate sponsors include the New York Law Enforcement Foundation; New York Life Retirement Plan Service; O’Dwyer & Bernstein, LLP; Police Reserve Association; Law Offices of Andrew Quinn; and the Empire Group. Hole sponsors include Amsterdam Hospitality LLC; the Belvedere Hotel, BNY Global Transition Management; Bogdan, Lasky, Kopley LLP; Belnord Hotel; Captains Endowment Association, NYPD; Continental Home Loans Inc.; Davis Vision; Detectives Endowment Association, NYPD; Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Federal Enforcement & Homeland Security Corp.; FICO Realty Inc.; First Actuarial Consulting Inc.; Furman & Hauswirth CPAs; Gleason, Dunn, Walsh & O’Shea PC; Healthplex, Innoviant, Law Offices of Joseph McConnon; the Lucerne Hotel, Newton International LLC; Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler LLP, Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, NYPD; Reynolds Consulting Services Inc.; and Vascular Diagnostics.

22 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association Quick Action Retired Sgt. John Logan of the Staten Island Task Force (left) and active Sgt. Kenneth Granowski of the Staff Services Section are all smiles after they helped each other rescue a man who had fallen onto the train tracks in Staten Island in late January. Logan was already assisting the victim when off-duty Sgt. Granowski rushed over to lend a hand. They pulled the man to safety just moments before a train roared into the station.

A Cop’s Tale Retired Sgt. Jim O’Neil, who was assigned to homicide task forces, the Senior Citizens Robbery Squad and the 32 Precinct before retiring in 1984, had his first book, “A Cop’s Tale—NYPD: The Violent Years,” published by Barricade Books in September. According to one review, the book, which was co-authored with Mel Fazzino, “delivers a rare look into the barebones brand of law enforcement from the 1960s to the 1980s in New York City.” Among the subjects covered are O’Neil’s involvement in helping put drug kingpin Leroy “Nicky” Barnes out of business and his experience at the bank robbery depict- ed in the film “Dog Day Afternoon.” The book is available at all bookstores, as well as at Amazon.com.

“Old Timers” Day Sgt. Mike Salogub, the delegate for the Quality Assurance Division, ran into Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly at the Staten Island Yankees Law Enforcement Night at Richmond County Bank Ballpark on August 13. The commissioner, who has been associated with the NYPD for 40 years, joked that Salogub, a 36-year veteran, is still “a rookie” compared to him.

SBA Roller Hockey Team Earlier this year the SBA Roller Hockey team played the 48 Precinct in the championship game of the Police Commissioner’s Roller Hockey League at SkateSafe in Bethpage, Long Island. The SBA fell behind 3–0 and 4–1 before losing 5–4 in an exciting game that went down to the wire. Sgt. Rich Angeletti of the Highway District was named MVP. Coach Gary DeRosa, who is the SBA Financial Secretary, accepted the runner-up trophy for the team. Any highly skilled players interested in playing in the competitive league can contact DeRosa at 212-226-2180. Games are Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 A.M. or 11:00 A.M. The league is open to all active and retired members.

Class Reunion: September 28, 1970 Plans are in the works to put together a 40 year reunion in the fall of 2010 for members of the Police Academy class that graduated on September 28, 1970. Anyone interested in helping with the planning or obtaining more information, can contact the following committee members: John Andrews at: [email protected]; Mike Gorton at [email protected]; or Jim Serra at [email protected].

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 23 S B A F A M I L Y

D A Y P I C N I C The SBA held its seventh annual Family Day Picnic climbing apparatus, softball, volleyball, horse- at Nansen Park in Staten Island on Friday, June shoes, sprinklers, egg tosses, pie eating contests 26. Although the day began with torrential down- and face painting. pours, by late morning the skies had cleared, the “This was the fifth picnic my family and I attend- sun was shining brightly, and hundreds of mem- ed,” wrote one veteran sergeant. “One of our four bers and their families turned out for the festivities. children wasn’t even born when we went to our Members of the Mounted, Highway, K-9, and first one. Now it has become a family tradition. Emergency Service Units were present, the I’m so glad the weather didn’t deter us this year, Aviation Unit did several helicopter flyovers, and because we had such a great time. Thanks for the children’s activities included carnival rides, making it such a special annual event.” SBA STIMULUS

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This alone would save an average person/family over $4,000 on an average loan of $400,000. While other lenders only give a credit to an SBA member, this program is extended to the families and friends of all SBA members. Our company offers the following types of loans: > FHA/VA Guaranteed Loans > First, Second, Investment and Vacation Home loans > Purchase and Refinances > Relocation programs for retiring members There is currently an $8,000 tax credit for new homeowners. This program is available only until November 30, 2009, and can used to pay for closing costs, down payment, or taken as cash in your hand upon receipt of your tax return. Continental Home Loans will make ourselves available to you at any time; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or concerns: Phone: 1-800-462-8178 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.unionmembermortgage.com ON THE JOB FITNESS: THE EGOSCUE METHOD By Pete Egoscue

This is the first in a series of health and nutrition articles geared toward the well-being of the active police officer: Police officers use their bodies in a very unique way. Some are required starting point, a working frame of reference based on each individual’s to walk throughout their entire day as they patrol the streets. Other offi- unique combination of strengths and limitations. Our primary objective cers ride in their patrol cars for a majority of the day without much applies to everyone we seek to help—to eliminate musculoskeletal motion, not to mention the requirement to carry a standard amount of system disparities and the resulting postural dysfunctions that interfere gear. All of their bodies are put through a taxing experience day in and with pain-free living. day out. If their bodies are misaligned and dysfunctional, they begin to What are the experts saying about Egoscue? develop major compensations throughout their body. These compensa- Jimmie Mac, co-owner of Junction Fitness Group, Port Washington, NY: tions will result in the overuse and underuse of certain main load joints of the body, which leads them to being more susceptible to injury and “I was always athletic and intrigued by how the human body worked chronic pain. and the function of each movement. I began as a personal fitness trainer in 1997. Training both athletes and non-athletes, I was always look- How can we eliminate these types of situations? ing for new ways to increase their movement in a safe manner. Being The answer is simple: we must get our bodies to work as they were an athlete, I suffered with many injuries, as did some of my clients, designed. This is the sole principle of the Egoscue Method, a unique which limited our mobility. So I searched for techniques that would and very effective program designed to treat musculoskeletal pain with- improve our mobility without exacerbating the injuries. out drugs, surgery or manipulation. During my research I stumbled upon the Egoscue Method, which The Egoscue Method is a process that involves a series of stretches changed my life. Pete Egoscue is the founder of the Method, and his and gentle exercises called “e-cises,” which are designed specifically teachings show that by aligning joint position through simple exercises, for each client. This process strengthens specific muscles and brings it helps to reduce or eliminate pain. I purchased his book and tried the body back to its proper alignment and functioning the way it was some of the exercises on myself. I could not believe how good I felt. I designed—PAIN FREE. had suffered from knee pain, back pain and shoulder pain for so many years, I had become resigned to the fact that I would always be in pain. What is Egoscue? Thanks to the Egoscue Method, I am now pain free. I decided to try The Egoscue Method recognizes that fundamental anatomical, physio- some of the exercises on my clients and they too have had great out- logical and bio-mechanical principles that govern the human muscu- comes. I was hooked. I contacted the Egoscue clinic in Westchester loskeletal system. With only very rare exceptions, each person is born County and took a course because I wanted to know more and became with certain core design characteristics that serve as a strong, resilient a certified Egoscue therapist. I had a client thank me because they are and efficient operational platform. By using a blueprint of this extraor- now able to sleep on their back after so many years of not being able dinary platform as a guide, the goal of the Method is to eliminate dis- to because of their pain. I had another client actually cry because she parities that can occur when injuries or negative lifestyle conditions hadn’t felt so good in years. Now I incorporate the Egoscue Method into effect the way the musculoskeletal system actually moves as opposed my training everyday here at Junction Fitness.” to its underlying structural parameters. By restoring muscular balance, Everyone’s experience with Egoscue is different. Jimmie’s experience skeletal alignment and the harmonious interplay of internal systems, has both impacted his occupation and his own overall health. The the body takes a quantum leap in healing power, stamina and physical Egoscue Method specializes in just that: changing lives. Our goal for capability. every client is a life without limitations. For the majority our clients, The Egoscue Method is not a form of treatment that chases after short- those limitations are pain. Why live and work in pain? You have an term, symptomatic relief. Rather, symptoms provide a common-sense option, and the Egoscue Method gives you the control.

LET’S GET STARTED

If you have had or are currently experiencing some back pain, here are some simple e-cises to help with your posture and eliminate your pain: Static Back—10 minutes 1. Lie on your back with your legs up over a block or chair. 2. Place your arms out to the sides at 45 degrees from your body with palms up. 3. Relax your upper back and notice if your low back flattens to the floor evenly from left to right. 4. Hold this position for 5–10 minutes Airbench—2 Minutes. 1. Stand with your back against a wall, with feet and knees hip width apart and feet pointed straight. 2. Walk your feet away from the wall, while sliding your body down at the same time. You will be “seated” in an invisible chair, with your knees bent to 90 degrees. Your hips are just slightly higher than your knees; your ankles are slightly ahead of your knees. Your lower back should be completely flat against the wall. Your arms can hang down to your sides, or you can rest your hands gently on your lap 3. Hold for 2 minutes. Keep the weight in your heels. Do not press forward on your toes. Do these e-cises everyday and remember: A pain free, active lifestyle is not only possible, it is the way you should expect to feel and live. For more information, contact Michael Kenny at the Egoscue Clinic in Purchase, New York, phone: 914-509-5972

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 27 Birth Announcements

Member Child Date of Birth Member Child Date of Birth Abruzzo, George Kaydi 6/8/2009 Dilapi, John Christopher 7/7/2008 Agron, Julio Julian 2/19/2009 Dilbert, Noel Noelle 12/9/2008 Aguirre, Jose Jose 4/16/2008 Divers, Daniel Daniel 6/18/2009 A Ailman, Thomas Ryan 5/13/2009 Dobles, Epifanio Jakob 1/28/2009 D Alleva, Michael Isabella 2/25/2009 Duke, Brendan Clare 7/29/2009 Amadeo, Vincent Vincent/Luciana 1/13/2009 Antonetti, Thomas Noreen 11/09/2008 Ehrhart, David Delaney 5/29/2009 Arancibia, Jorge Ryan 12/17/2008 Esposito, Monica Samantha 5/14/2009 Arleth, Mary Christopher 12/27/2008 Estevez, Luis Mya/ Max 2/26/2009 E Arundell, Paul Paul 5/05/2009 Aspinwall, John Owen 12/6/2008 Fares, Kassem Zeinab 3/25/2009 Assante, Salvatore Salvatore 3/25/2009 Fehsal, Kara Luke/Cole 9/17/2008 Auerbach, Peter William 1/2/2009 Fox, Quentin Ezekiel 6/18/2009 F Frettoloso, Christopher Christopher 3/25/2009 Baldwin, James Ryan 3/25/2009 Barbieri, Christopher James 10/30/2008 Gallagher, William Erin 7/6/2008 Barkman, Gilbert Giovanna 6/1/2009 Gallagher, Therese Claire 6/5/2009 Barone, Joseph Isabella 12/19/2008 Gallo, Daniel Sarah 12/16/2008 B Beatty, Steven Mason 2/26/2009 Gambardella, Steven Nicholas 11/30/2008 Belmonte, Stefano Noah 12/04/2008 Gaudio, Michael Matthew 7/02/2009 Bertrand, Joseph Justin 5/10/2009 Gavalas, Lambros Yiannis 12/29/2008 Bogacki, James Vaughn 1/30/2009 Gerson, Gregg Gregg 5/6/2009 Booncome, Urit Merit 3/16/2009 Glancy, James Aisling 4/21/2009 Borg, Michael Annabelle 7/10/2009 Greany, Vincent Vincent 12/10/2088 G Bracero, Robert Noelle 1/10/2009 Green, Christopher Margaret 7/13/2009 Brennan, Thomas Sean 1/1/2009 Grimmett, Adam Benjamin 7/2/2009 Brewster, Dwayne McKenzie 5/23/2009 Grizzard, Michael Michael 11/10/2008 Brown, Paula Katelyn 4/29/2009 Bruschi, John Ryan 4/29/2009 Harley-Lewis, Martha Chaise 6/18/2009 Burke, Joseph Colin 7/07/2009 Harrington, Patrick Machenzie 6/23/2008 Burns, Frank Frank 11/22/2008 Hart, Harvin Aidan 4/17/2009 Burns, Tara Marie Michael 12/20/2008 Hatzoglou, Peter Stavros 1/22/2009 Burton, Scott Ava 1/10/2009 Hewitson, Christopher Jake 12/8/2008 Burzumato, Scott Jason 5/14/2009 Hicks, Yasmin Ralph 4/4/2009 H Hines, James Megan 1/14/2009 Calabrese, Michael Francesca 12/2/2008 Hogg, Robert Erin 3/17/2009 Caraballo, Steven Sofia 1/22/2009 Huffman, Rasheena Summa 6/26/2009 Carela, Junior Kayley 6/17/2009 Hunt, Jeffery Matthew 4/18/2009 Castaldo, Joseph Christopher 12/19/2008 Hynes, Kevin Owen 5/29/2009 Catalano, Steven Steven 2/3/2009 Chan-Shue, Soyini Ayaan 10/30/2008 Ingenito, Joseph Jessica 7/02/2009 C Chen, Fung Gold 1/27/2009 Irizarry, Raul Antonio 1/19/2009 I Chimenti, Peter Nicholas 6/10/2009 Irwin, James Clandino, John Emma 10/23/2008 Clements, Brian Madelyn 7/3/2008 Jerome, Roland Ava 11/29/2008 Collins, Daniel Cara 5/5/2009 Joyce, Jennifer Caitlin 6/30/2009 Colton, Edwin Joseph 11/27/2008 J Corcoran, Sean Carly 7/29/2009 Kaminski, Steve Ricardo 1/27/2009 Cornier, Josephine Conor 2/19/2009 Keag, Christopher Avia 5/20/2009 Costello, Edward Edward 7/13/2009 Keating, Diana Ryan 3/5/2009 Defabrizio, Frank Frank Jr. 5/19/2009 Kelly, Michael Piper 2/6/2009 Deixler, Lonnie Philip 4/17/2009 Kienle, Daniel Isabella 6/24/2009 K Depietro, Archie Ashlee 7/17/2009 Kipp, Donald James 2/13/2009

28 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association Birth Announcements

Member Child Date of Birth Member Child Date of Birth Kitchen, Roland Ethan 5/11/2009 Perez, Kenneth Hailey 1/1/2009 Knowd, Kenneth Gemma 9/1/2007 Perilli, Vito Sophia 7/7/2009 Koelbel, Joseph Aiden 12/20/2008 Perkins, Heather Benjamin 5/25/2009 Koller, Joseph Marisa 3/7/2009 Piazza, Anthony Luke 3/5/2009 Picarello, Joseph Alyssa 8/30/2009 Kraft, Michael Gavin 3/24/2009 P Price, Daniel Lily 8/04/2009 Kraus, Daniel Sophia 6/26/2009 Prince-McCoade, Princess Amira 10/2/2008

Layton, Denise Sydney 9/22/2008 Quinones, Nelson Katelyn 8/25/2009 Lennihan, Michael Brett 7/2/2008 Q Leo, James Jack 3/24/2009 Ramos, Wilfredo Alexander 1/04/2008 Leudesdorff, Karl James 12/21/2008 Rice, Michaelle Ashley 3/25/2009 Lewis, Carlos Cayden 1/16/2009 Roberts, Walter Anthony 7/6/2009 Li, Steven Matthew 4/13/2009 Roman, Julio Samantha 11/9/2008 Libranti, Peter Peter 6/08/2009 Romano, Salvatore Cynthia 11/30/2008 R Licitra, Ericka Matthew 5/13/2009 Rorro, Craig Justin 8/11/2009 L Lippert, David Dean 5/1/2009 Rouzinos, Teddy Nicholas 9/4/2006 Ruggieri, John Madison 1/7/2009 Long, James Zoe 6/30/2009 Salomons, Jonathan Henry 12/3/2008 Marchisotto, John Michael 4/2/2003 Samuels, Eric Eric 12/30/2009 Marenstein, Lawrence Liora 7/10/2008 Sanabria, Abraham Isabella 3/18/2009 Marketos, Angelos Zoe/Isabella 5/20/2009 Schneiweis, Kenneth Emma 7/27/2009 Mathew, Biju Gabriella 7/3/2009 Scott, Darryl Dayna 6/24/2009 McCormack, Mark Kieran 5/13/2009 Shirley, Sherlisa Skeylah 12/12/2008 McGovern, Michael Maggie 9/07/2009 Siderakis, Harris Andreas 10/23/2007 McGuinness, Michael Michael 1/30/2009 Smirnov, Andrey Aiden 5/6/2009 McManus, Michael Fiona 6/6/2009 Spinola, Vincenzo Ava 7/25/2008 Memoli, David Rachel 10/21/2008 Spitzfaden, Thomas Dylan 7/22/2009 Mena, Jolt Kaelyn 3/4/2009 Staudinger, Arthur Arthur IV 4/3/2008 S Merced, Bianca Piper 8/19/2009 Steven, Farrell Cormac 10/13/2008 Strano, Joseph Grace 8/03/2009 Miller, Richard Devin 11/15/2008 Sullivan, Timothy Colin 1/12/2009 Miranda, Daniel Isabella 6/13/2009 Mitchell, Matthew Rylleigh 1/22/2009 Tai, Kwok Jolena 1/25/2008 M Moakley, Michael Emily 3/20/2009 Tarafa, Marilyn Hailey 7/15/2009 Morales, Desmond Kaley 8/25/2009 Taylor, Keith Keith 1/9/2008 Morales, Raymond Liam 2/11/2009 Tomasulo, Stephen Delilah 2/10/2009 T Morell, Edward William 7/2/2009 Tracy, Christopher Emily 6/2/2009 Murray, Kimberly Madison 5/31/2008 Twohig, Kevin Megan 8/4/2008 Murria, Danny Danny 5/19/2009 Unger, Charles Trevor 8/07/2009 Neri, James Nicholas 11/28/2008 Newell, Elizabeth Amanda 8/13/2009 Valentin, Javier Jazmin 12/17/2007 Vento, Michael Cali 4/23/2009 Ng, Kafai Kailee 2/27/2009 Ventre, Nicola Maeve 12/27/2008 N Nunziato, John Nico 8/25/2008 V Walsh, Sean Kieran 5/13/2008 O’Brien, Michael Sophie 8/21/2009 Wanamaker, William Sean 8/28/2008 Ortiz, Jose Justin 4/25/2009 Welsh, Joseph Aidan 6/27/2009 Osonitsch, Jeffrey William 12/4/2008 Wexler, Jason Jacob 12/6/2008 O Owen, Christopher Amanda 5/19/2009 Whiteman, George Joshua 5/19/2009 W Owens, Roger Jake 8/26/2009 Winrow, Brian Brianna 3/15/2009 Y Pabon, Jose Matthew 9/05/2009 Young, Robert Nicco 7/28/2009 Pasquale, Christopher Adrienne 5/13/2009 Pecorale, Dean Dean 6/10/2009 Zirlinger, Marc Kylie 4/14/2009 Z

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 29 In Memory Of Police Officer Deon L. Taylor

1977–2008 • Shield 31688

On October 22, 2008, Police Officer Deon L. Taylor of Transit Bureau, District 3 was killed in Afghanistan when an improvised explosive device was detonated beneath his Humvee vehicle. He was performing active duty as a fire detection specialist with the New York National Guard, Bravo Battery, 1st of the 258 Field Artillery Unit, Task Force Phoenix. PO Taylor, 30, was appointed to the NYPD in 2005. Pegged as a natural leader by his supervisors, he was temporarily assigned to undercover duties in Narcotics Borough Brooklyn North in 2007. In January 2008, he was activated by the U.S. Army National Guard and deployed overseas. The Department of the Army posthumously promoted him to the rank of sergeant, and he was buried with full NYPD and military honors. The Bronx resident was a consummate family man who inspired everyone he came in contact with. He is survived by his fiancée Caitlyn; son DaRue, 8; parents Pamela and Leon; grandmother Shirley Taylor; brother Demarr; uncle Det. Morris Weathers of the Firearms Suppression Unit; aunts Monica Eady and Alexis Rodgers; and cousins Det. Darren Bullock of the Intelligence Division, PO Marquis Cross of the Transit Bureau, Manhattan Impact; and PO Torre Banks of the PBQS Anti-Crime Unit.

Detective Omar J. Edwards

1984–2009 • Shield 12734 • Posthumously promoted to detective

On May 28, 2009, then Police Officer Omar Edwards of the Housing Bureau’s PSA 5 Impact Response Unit was off-duty in Upper Manhattan when he observed a man breaking into his car. As he approached the suspect to take appropriate police action, the thief fled on foot. What followed was a tragic chain of events that ended with him being mistakenly shot and killed by a responding on- duty police officer. He was posthumously promoted to the rank of first grade detective on June 4, 2009. Det. Edwards, 25, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was appointed to the NYPD in July 2007. Although he had a short time on the job, he was greatly respected by all of his colleagues and supervisors. Besides distinguishing himself as a police officer, Det. Edwards, who had played semi-pro football with the Brooklyn Mariners, was a member of the NYPD football team. The Brooklyn resident, a devoted family man, is survived by his wife Danielle; sons Xavier and Keanu, who were 18 months and 7 months respec- tively at the time of their father’s death; and parents Natalia Harding and Ricardo Edwards. His father-in-law, William Glenn, is a police officer assigned to the 67 Precinct.

Less than a week after the death of Det. Edwards, the NYPD football team beat the FDNY by the score of 18-9 in the annual Fun City Bowl. While all of the NYPD players wore Det. Edwards’ number and initials on their helmets, Sgt. Dave Reilly of the 7 Precinct took things a step further. After the game he told a newspaper, “It felt good to win this for Omar. He was the nicest guy in the world.”

30 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association In Memoriam

The SBA pays respects to the following members who have recently passed away. Notifications were received between July 2008 and September 2009. Any omissions will be published in the next issue.

RETIRED MEMBERS Name Passed Away Retired Name Passed Away Retired Acer, Christopher 07/21/09 12/12/64 Kelly, Bernard 01/24/09 12/31/91 Ackerman, Murray 04/06/09 08/29/76 Kirk, Frank 12/31/08 11/30/76 Anderson, Andrew 01/25/09 03/05/84 Klein, Jacob 02/19/09 01/09/70 Baez, Alex 11/21/08 07/30/05 Kraus, Edward 04/26/09 07/13/88 Basile, Anthony 07/05/09 08/31/89 Kreider, Thomas 09/24/09 12/20/85 Behlmer, Harold 10/28/08 07/13/81 Lee, Frederick 12/02/08 10/16/78 Bestafka, Richard 06/16/09 02/23/91 Leslie, William 12/02/08 07/08/82 Biddiscombe, James 07/13/09 12/31/81 Lograno, Paul 03/10/09 12/16/86 Bishop, Everton 04/06/08 11/30/78 Maduro, Morris 01/17/09 08/04/73 Brady, Joseph 12/11/08 10/02/73 Majoris, John 02/24/09 03/03/77 Branche, Henry 05/16/09 04/15/76 Margarella, Salvatore 01/29/09 07/11/92 Breen, Patrick 08/03/09 07/19/82 Marten, Gerard 01/19/09 08/31/87 Bruno, Frank 07/28/09 03/31/95 Mason, Melvin 06/17/09 07/04/85 Bryant, Carl 04/29/09 10/28/79 McDonald, Stephen 03/23/05 05/22/88 Buchhold, Robert 09/19/09 07/31/95 McGuire, John 09/26/09 05/08/74 Caban, Wilfred 04/22/09 09/20/86 McMahon, Patrick 01/08/08 02/10/57 Callahan, David 02/03/09 07/01/72 Mehmed, James 06/19/09 09/21/91 Cameron, Dennis 12/12/08 04/28/84 Mercorella, John 06/17/09 02/07/76 Castronova, William 06/08/09 04/16/75 Mills, Philip 04/18/09 07/04/88 Ceccato, Roy 09/12/08 05/07/77 Miranda, Frank 12/24/08 07/01/84 Chacon, Louis 09/12/09 09/09/80 Morreal, Julius 08/21/09 12/23/78 Clarke, Joseph 07/08/09 07/05/89 Mullaney, James 01/27/09 07/08/84 Cobbs, Jacob 01/18/09 04/01/80 Nasca, Michael 02/21/09 11/30/08 Coffey, James 10/18/08 07/08/86 Negron, Nicolas 05/13/09 07/15/96 Cooper, Joseph 06/04/09 04/07/72 Nugent, Andrew 10/22/08 12/31/00 Cox, Patrick 01/01/09 07/02/77 O’Brien, Christopher 07/23/09 12/23/00 Coyle, James 02/21/09 02/01/71 O’Connor, Raymond 08/24/08 07/29/07 Cruz, Orlando 01/19/09 11/03/91 O’Dwyer, Edward 03/15/09 10/15/77 Danzi, Anthony 04/23/09 04/17/84 O’Grady, John 11/20/08 10/10/76 DeGiorgio, Albert 02/12/09 03/21/69 O’Shea, John 07/17/09 08/21/83 Delgado, Raul 11/21/08 07/24/93 Palmaccio, Albert 12/25/08 01/18/78 Dellatorri, Robert 12/20/08 10/31/96 Pellechia, Raymond 02/04/09 06/01/80 Dern, Howard 10/18/08 11/20/76 Petersen, Karl Jr. 07/18/09 03/31/55 Dooley, Vincent 12/05/08 07/04/87 Poidevin, Thomas 08/20/08 09/23/94 Doyle, Edward 12/17/08 04/06/84 Puzo, William 10/10/08 07/07/73 Dreyer, Waldemar 03/16/09 07/10/89 Queenan, David 01/16/09 04/02/68 Farley, Michael 08/29/08 03/31/04 Quinn, John 12/07/08 11/30/63 Fenley, William 01/18/09 02/18/65 Fitzgerald, George 06/04/09 08/28/71 Rappa, John 04/25/09 04/30/87 Flanagan, Matthew 02/05/09 11/30/78 Reidy, Maurice 06/06/09 05/22/90 Flolo, Arvid 12/18/08 07/02/86 Reilly, Patrick 08/06/09 07/14/85 Ford, Kevin 04/18/09 03/31/01 Ridge, Michael 08/08/08 05/31/90 Forget, John 12/31/08 08/04/85 Rocco, Gennaro 03/12/09 02/27/73 Fuchs, Victor 01/10/09 12/16/67 Roche, Daniel 06/27/09 05/31/98 Garber, Martin 04/29/09 11/11/79 Roche, Maurice 09/09/08 06/18/91 Gargiulo, Anthony 09/09/08 10/21/74 Rothenberg, Barnet 05/11/09 06/27/69 Grasso, Richard 05/07/09 09/26/02 Scacalossi, John 07/23/09 07/09/71 Green, James 03/10/09 11/23/86 Schaefer, Charles 12/16/08 09/18/66 Gribben, Catherine 04/28/09 07/27/01 Schwartz, Louis 02/15/09 07/14/83 Guariglia, John 07/10/09 11/07/75 Scrima, John 04/06/09 07/21/85 Hagan, Brian 11/24/08 08/31/01 Sheehan, Denis 12/07/08 07/10/77 Hamilton, John 08/14/09 11/09/81 Snyder, William 06/02/09 01/16/87 Hanratty, William 01/19/09 12/13/85 Stampfli, Alvin 05/01/08 10/07/67 Hanseen, Walter 07/05/09 01/08/80 Stanganelli, Rudolph 01/29/09 06/10/77 Hartell, Walter 04/09/09 07/07/82 Stanwick, Richard 09/17/08 10/24/78 Hartigan, James 10/29/08 03/03/73 Stettner, Charles 02/20/09 05/01/97 Harvazinski, Lawrence 08/17/09 07/05/85 Thomann, Joseph 09/18/09 06/29/93 Henderson, Anthony 07/06/09 08/25/82 Toomey, Robert 01/25/09 07/12/86 Hodges, Harry 05/05/09 07/12/78 Tramuta, Anthony 08/27/09 07/23/73 Hughes, Donald 01/26/09 11/08/75 Tumulty, Peter 01/13/09 12/05/68 Hughes, John 03/28/08 09/29/66 Volpato, Joseph 10/29/08 07/12/76 Hughes, Mary 12/11/08 12/16/74 Walpole, John 06/08/09 08/03/79 Hunger, Leonard 06/15/09 01/18/83 Weber, Joseph 09/14/09 06/24/99 Innamorato, John Jr. 02/25/09 08/30/83 Williams, Ralph 05/12/08 10/14/63 Karcher, Henry 08/12/08 09/30/77 Wolfe, George 08/18/08 10/29/74 Kay, George 01/03/09 12/18/72 Yiachos, Joseph 02/24/09 08/02/74

FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association WEAR YOUR SEATBELT 31 32 WEAR YOUR VEST FRONTLINE: A Publication of the NYC Sergeants Benevolent Association SBA Car Raffle

For more information or to purchase raffles, contact Treasurer Robert Johnson at 212-226-2180 or by e-mail at: [email protected]

The SBA has once again teamed up with Life The winners will be selected by a neutral Quality Motor Sales, Inc. on Fourth Avenue and observer at the delegate/membership holiday 94th Street in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and several luncheon on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. other vendors, to hold its third annual Car Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will be utilized to offset the constantly escalating cost of health care by enabling us to pay the COBRA benefits for the widows and children of non-line-of-duty active members. This year’s first-place winner will drive off in a 2009 BMW 328i, with a choice of several colors. The second place winner will receive a 2009 Harley- Davidson Dyna motorcycle. Three other fabulous prizes round out the raffle. The amount of tickets to be sold is strictly limited to 3,000. Buying a ticket will not only enable the SBA to enhance health benefits to the widows and children of its members, it will also give you the opportunity to win one of the following prizes:

1st Prize: 2009 BMW 328i (choice of colors) 2nd Prize: 2009 Harley-Davidson Dyna 3rd Prize: MacBook Pro Laptop 4th Prize: Bose Home Theater System 5th Prize: 50" Plasma TV System Sergeants Benevolent Association Presorted Standard 35 Worth Street U.S. Postage PAID New York, NY 10013 Newark, NJ Permit #30

A NYC Police Sergeant— The Toughest Job in the World

SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

Edward D. Mullins, President Maureen Murphy, Recording Secretary Paul A. Capotosto, Citywide Secretary Robert Ganley, Vice President Gary DeRosa, Financial Secretary Vincent Vallelong, Marshal Robert W. Johnson, Esq., Treasurer Jerry Leary, Health & Welfare Secretary John Dorst, Sergeant-at-Arms

DIRECTORS Michael Peruggia, E.M.D./Headquarters Anthony Borelli, MN Narcotics/OCCB Peter McCormack, DBBX/Detective Bureau Arthur Smarsch, PBMS/Manhattan South Edward Conroy, Citi Field/Queens North Gerald Walsh, 84 Precinct/Brooklyn North Cosmo Lubrano, 23 Precinct/Manhattan North Kevin Kerrigan, Highway District/Queens South Patrick Logan, 67 Precinct/Brooklyn South Anthony Augello, TD-33/Transit Bureau Raymond Brickley, 42 Precinct/Bronx Vincent Guida, SITF/Staten Island Stephen O’Hagan, SOD/Housing Bureau