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REPORTDETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION of the District Attorneys’ Offi ces, City of Vol. 1 Issue 1 Fall 2009 Photos by Rosa Margarita McDowell, DANY Photo Unit

DIA Honors Retiring DA M. MORGENTHAU See story page 3 DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 2 every union. Byworking together with coming year willbeatough onefor platform toexpress ourconcerns.The with thesegroups gives us agreater protect healthbene we willworkwithotherCity unionsto the MunicipalLaborCommittee (MLC), our pensionbene (PEC), wewill State PublicEmployee Conference of PBAs(NYSPBA),andtheNewYork with theNewYork StateAssociation union leaders.Throughourassociation to protectthegainsachieved byprior work withotherlabororganizations For thefuture,DIA will lookto many. back tothehardworkanddedicationof the jobdone.Ourtriumphsaretraced itself asaforcethatcanandwillget our members.TheDIAhasdeveloped works fulltimetomeettheneedsof true progressive labororganizationthat gains andintheprocesshave createda so hardtoaccomplish.We madegreat achieved many ofthegoalsweworked During thepastdecade,thisunionhas know. to sendinforinclusion,pleaseletus or have information you wouldlike about whatyou’d like toseeincluded, boroughs. Ifyou have any suggestions abreast ofwhatisgoingoninallthe that you arewellinformedandkept many years back.Ourgoalistoinsure restarted ournewsletterthatceased professionalism andhonesty, wehave our memberswithalevel of PRESIDENTS MESSAGE JOHN FLEMING fi ght inAlbany tokeep fi ts. Asamember of fi ts. Ouralliance to providing commitment with our Keeping newsletter. newly revised Association Investigators’ to theDetective Welcome happy holiday season. members and theirfamiliesasafeand and BoardofTrustees, Iwishall our On behalfoftheExecutive Board retirement. wish himwellinhiswell-deserved for hisDetectives. We thankhimand biggest advocate, always standingup past 20years, hehasalsobeenour enforcement. Duringthecourseof for hisintegrityanddevotion to law has becomealegendinthiscountry enforcement. Robert Morgenthau man whotranscends the address theaccomplishmentsofone For this or theborough.Sendusphotos,too. about importanthappeningsinyour life members tosendinlettersornotifyus with twoissuesayear. Iencourage to stay intouch.We willstartout a way foractive andretiredmembers Investigators. Thispublicationwillbe 600 active andretiredDetective membership hasgrowntoalmost keep everyone wellinformed.The be anothertooltheunioncanuseto The newsletter, like ourwebsite,will command. abreast ofallthatisgoingoninyour endeavor andIurge you tokeep them Your Trustees play alargepartinthis It isyour trustthatallowsustogrow. con traced innosmallparttoan increased membership. Ourprogresscanbe ones thatconstantlystandupforthe those unionsthatprosperarethe progress. Memberscomeandgo, but Every unionisacontinuousworkin to getthingsdone. we willhave astrongervoice organizations, larger fi dence intheunionbymember. fi rst issue,weknewmust fi eld oflaw reserved. Investigators’ Association.Allrights New York, NY10013 photographs to DIA, the York. press send or news, releases, Please Attorneys’District Offi Investigators’Detective Association of the THE DIA REPORT President JOHN M.FLEMING www.nycdia.com 800.88.DEA.88 646.533.1341 New York, NY10013 130405 PO Box INC. NEW YORK, OFFICES –CITY OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS’ ASSOCIATION INVESTIGATORS’ DETECTIVE Retired Members Mike Nied Delegate Richmond County Gary Mercer Special Narcotics Prosecutor Juan Parra Kings County Anabell Talavera New York County Frank Connelly Bronx County Juan Crosas-Medina Queens County Ron Hickman Trustee Supervising Citywide Amador Doris of TrusteesBoard Secretary-Treasurer JACK FRECK Vice President ANTHONY P. FRANZOLIN NEWSLETTER DESIGN/PRODUCTION (845) 364-0222 RWD Group O [email protected] . ©2009 Detective is published by the ces, City of New

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DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 3 DIA Congratulates New Manhattan DA DA Manhattan , Jr. Cyrus Vance, DIA President John Fleming sent a congratulatory letter congratulatory from the union to newly elected Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance, Jr. upon Jr. Cyrus Vance, his winning the election earlier this year. earlier this year. Fleming said he wanted Fleming said he wanted to immediately reach out to the DA-elect to out to the DA-elect ce utilizes the services ce utilizes offer the union’s best, offer the union’s fi but to also set up a meeting to talk about pertinent issues, such as the way the Manhattan DA’s the Manhattan DA’s the way Of of Detective Investigators. of Detective nitely be a transition nitely be a transition ce,” Fleming said. “While ce,” “We are looking forward to are looking forward “We fi fi meeting with Mr. Vance so Vance meeting with Mr. that we can pursue a good working relationship with his of we will certainly be giving him time to settle into his new job, time to settle into his new job, we are anxious to schedule a ce, meeting so that our member can best do their jobs. They’ve can best do their jobs. They’ve fi been working with the same boss for decades, so there will de involved with the new DA.” involved ourished. He fl cial corruption, fi ce. fi ed the role of the District fi homicides, of ed investigators who could work with who could ed investigators fi and complex frauds. Throughout his nine terms in Of he personi Investigator. That number has increased to more That number has increased Investigator. for crucial it was He believed than 60 today. a squad of highly to have the District Attorney quali groups, or if necessaryother law enforcement work independently. the role of the Morgenthau, Under Mr. Investigator Detective the brought on the best of the best from them with bright young NYPD and mixed investigators” His “rackets investigators. became cutting edge under the direc- By Andrew Rosenzweig. tion of his Chief, in the the late 1980s, they were a force crime, drug of organized investigation related times he came to the Many Attorney. aid of the DIA by forcefully supporting vital topending legislation wthat was increasing the professionalism of the job. Board On behalf of the Executive and all our members we wish him and his family a long and healthy retirement. Pictured on front cover and below, Secretary- Treasurer Jack Freck (left) and President John Fleming (right) meet with Morgenthau in his Manhattan of rst sex-crimes fi ce and the close of another chapter in the Morgenthau in the Morgenthau another chapter the close of ce and fi Manhattan DA, his father, father, Manhattan DA, his Jr. Henry Morgenthau of the secretary was In addition to Robert, In addition to Robert, as the now 90, serving family’s century-long legacy of public service. legacy of century-long family’s since 1975 — it will be the end of an era for the prosecutor’s for the prosecutor’s an era be the end of — it will since 1975 of job as Manhattan District Attorney — the position he has held position he has — the Attorney Manhattan District job as At the end of this year, when Robert M. Morgenthau leaves his leaves M. Morgenthau Robert when year, the end of this At ce was far ahead of his ce was fi rst fi ed fi Treasury under President Treasury rst consumer frauds bureau and rst consumer frauds fi in 1974, he had one Detective- he became D.A. he became D.A. highly quali investigators. When investigators. having your own your having to understand the importance of District Attorney District Attorney Mr. Morgenthau Mr. also the was or the Cayman Islands. or the Cayman to places like Iran, Paraguay, Paraguay, Iran, United States to places like pursuing white collar criminals even if it pursuing white collar criminals even the boundaries of the meant going beyond early on understood the importance of

peers. He developed the peers. He developed unit, the A FIGURE OUT OF HISTORY OUT OF FIGURE A vision for the Of

developed into a District Attorney whose into a District Attorney developed to tackle the biggest cases. He quickly to tackle the biggest cases. He quickly Hogan. As a prosecutor he was never afraid afraid never Hogan. As a prosecutor he was of New York County, taking over for Frank for Frank taking over County, of New York In 1974 he was elected District Attorney District Attorney elected In 1974 he was and white collar crime.

tax-fraud cases, organized crime, corruption, cases, organized tax-fraud

edge of the investigation and prosecution of edge of the investigation York. As U.S. Attorney, he was on the cutting he was Attorney, As U.S. York.

Attorney for the Southern District of New for the Southern Attorney President John F. Kennedy as United States Kennedy President John F. In 1961, Morgenthau was appointed by appointed In 1961, Morgenthau was went on to graduate from . Yale from went on to graduate

Bronze Star and a Gold Star. After the war, he war, After the Star and a Gold Star. Bronze

Commander. During WW II, he earned a Commander. U.S. Navy and reached the rank of Lieutenant of Lieutenant and reached the rank Navy U.S. in . In 1940, he enlisted in the City. in New York Robert Morgenthau was born on July 31, 1919 Morgenthau was Robert from 1856-1946. War World ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during ambassador to the Ottoman Empire his grandfather, Henry Morgenthau Sr. was was Sr. Henry Morgenthau his grandfather, Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1891-1967, and from 1891-1967, Roosevelt D. Franklin be proudof. the military, hecontinuedhisloyal service.Frank Brum No matterhowoftenhisfamily, friendsandcolleaguesurgedhimto leave this was nosurprise.Throughthegrace ofGod,hereturnedhomesafely. he trained with“theseguys. I needtobetherewiththem”. KnowingFrankie, remain onAmericansoil.However, hechosetogooversees. Hestatedthat DA of criminal possession of of theTask Force, asearchwarrant hasresultedintherecovery ofstolen propertyandtwoseparate incidentarrestsfor conjunction with aLieutenantandfour Detectives from theNYPDBronxDistrict Attorney’s Squad. Sincetheinception O’Loughlin, SDIJohnReilly, SDIAlRosario, SDI JohnWall and by Lt.Rocco Galasso, andconsistsofseven Detective Investigators: SDIVincentCantarella, Earlier thissummer, theBronxDistrictAttorney’s Of Bronx DA’s Of DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 4

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Elected National Trustee Elected at F.O.P. Convention OUR fi rearms weremade. Thereare alsoanumber ofinvestigations currently ongoing. Ifany other all theBoardwewishyou allthebestMike!! shown whileworkingontheDIABoardandinhis roleaspresidentofFOPLodge38.From Mike willshowthesame level ofcommitmentandintelligenceinthisnewpositionashe has the nationallevel. EachStatehasonenationaltrusteeandPresident.Iamsurethat design goalsandobjectives fortheStateandrepresentative themembersof theFOPat who isalsothestatepresident.Mike willworkwithPresidentCharlesCaputotoshapeand wage aclean,professionalcampaigntounseattheincumbentTrustee, CharlesCaputo, law enforcementwhoareactive FOPmembersinNewYork State.Iwas proudtoseeMike State ofNewYork. InthispositionMike willspeakforthemorethan17,000members of delegate andwitnessedourownMike NiedwintheelectionforNational Trustee forthe Fraternal OrderofPolice inLongBeach,California.At theConferenceIserved asState Last monthIhadtheprivilegeofattending59thBiennialNationalConference kidney. Thiswas anopportunityforFrankie to condition arosethatresultedinhislossofa preparation fordeployment, aseriousmedical deploy toDiwaniyah, Iraq. WhileinFort Dix,in later, inJanuary2003,hewas preparingto sent toAfghanistan.Approximately of the10thMountainDivision,whohadbeen Eagle. Hisunitwas senttoreplacethemembers in Watertown, NY, insupportofOperation Noble 2001, hewas deployed withhisunittoFort Drum, third tourofdutyservingoverseas. InNovember Detective Investigator Squad,justcompletedhis Detective Investigator intheBronxCounty 1ST SGT. FRANKBRUMFIELD, fi ce Forms SpecialTask Force

fi ce formedaGang/MajorCaseTask Force. Thisunitisbeing supervised fi eld isamemberto Det. Inv. MerrybetTavarez. fi ve months ve – JohnFleming From theBoroughs P. Santamaria(right). the award isAssociationPresidentLina Work Georgianna.Picturedpresenting the QueensCountyDA’s Of 1998 andbeganhersecondcareerat Grade Detective fromthe102Squadin go onpatrol.SheretiredasaSecond was partofthe her careerin1973withtheNYPDand women inpolicing.Georgiannabegan of dedicationtohelpingthecause This award recognized her20years Park BoatHouseearlierthismonth. Endowment AssociationattheCentral Award fromtheNYPDPolice Women’s the LifetimeCommitmentandDedication Detective GeorgiannaDeRosa received SDI Floyd Coor, SDIBrian The Task Force willworkin fi rst groupofwomento fi c. Good ce.

BRONX MEMBER JERRY GEORGIO MAKES IT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN SHOWBIZ IN LAW ENFORCEMENT Jerry was born in Greenwich Village and has the blood Lieutenant Raymond Jones of the of a New Yorker in his veins. On October 30, 1959, Bronx District Attorneys’ Offi ce wrote he entered the New York City police academy as a a play that was shown at Shelter probationary patrolman. Upon graduation, he was sent Studios, in November. to the 20 Precinct on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. He “Savannah, Black and Blue” is a was assigned a foot post on West 84th Street between story about an African American Columbus and Amsterdam avenues — the area known as female police offi cer who fulfi lls the highest crime block in the City. her dreams of becoming a New Time passed and his street knowledge grew. In 1966, a York City Police Offi cer. Despite sketch on the station house bulletin board caught his eye. confl icts and resistance from The artist rendition was of an individual wanted for rape and her husband, her family, and attempted murder. Within a day after seeing the sketch, Jerry the community she battles to fulfi ll her dream. had the individual in custody. Chief of Detectives Freddie Lus- At the story’s center is the life and conscience sen immediately promoted Jerry to Detective. of Savannah, a composed and earnest African In 1967, while assigned to the 26 Squad, Jerry was broken in American woman. As a child watching television by legends of the Department — Jack Hill, Jim Luttati and Joe police shows in the 1970s, Savannah dreams Piucci to name a few. Ever humble, Jerry credits their training of becoming a police offi cer. Her adolescent and mentoring as the basis for his successes on the job. In 1972 aspirations are complemented by her he was assigned to the 5th Homicide Squad, and four years later thoughtful questions about the police, how was transferred to the Detective Boro Manhattan Task Force where they are portrayed by the media, and how he partnered up with Detective Juan Medina. In 1986, Jerry was as- the police see themselves. Throughout the signed to Homicide in Manhattan North. There he concentrated on play, Savannah encounters and triumphs the drug related homicides plaguing the 34 Precinct in Washington over a series of personal, domestic, and

Heights. DIA socio-political experiences.

Jerry has received numerous awards, too many to be listed. Two of the DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION Her development into a fi rst-rate police most prestigious are the “ Man of the Year” presented in 1994 by the offi cer is marked by both academic NYPD Holy Name Society and the “Cop of the Year in New York State” and occupational achievements. The presented in 1994 by then-Governor . play examines just what it means to be an African American police In 1997, Jerry retired from the NYPD, took a three day “vacation” and offi cer in America’s foremost started as a Senior Detective Investigator with the Manhattan District At- metropolis. torney’s Investigation Bureau. For the past 12 years, he has worked closely with the Trial Bureau, investigating and helping to enhance the original PD Lieutenant Jones has worked for Investigations. He has re-worked “cold cases’ with amazing results. He contin- the Bronx District Attorneys’ ues to assist not only the ADAs, but the other members of the Investigations offi ce since 1985. He rose to the Bureau. His wealth of knowledge is evenly shared to all that ask. His ready smile rank of Lieutenant in 1999. He and laconic manner belie the is currently in charge of the fact that he is still at the top of Investigations Unit. His wife, his game. Sharun, is a Commissioner with the Department of The rest, as they say, is history. Probation in the Bronx. Congratulations Jerry, and thank PAGE 5 They live in Brooklyn and you. have two daughters. Pictured is Jerry with Terry Hayes, Manhattan Racketts Investigator. DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 6 1 2 4 3 3

C Awards eremon rd Annual 5 7 6 y 8 12 As we go forward into the holiday season, the DIA has taken huge steps to let the people of New York City know about the great work done by the members of this Association. To that end, we held our Third Annual Awards Ceremony on November 13, 2009 at Russo’s on the Bay in Queens. The breakfast was a huge success, with more than 150 in attendance, and was attended by major news outlets, distinguished guests, and of course, the members.

9 During the course of the year, all our members made us proud with the outstanding work they accomplished. Our winners will be posted on our web site so that you can see them all. This year the committee gave out awards that recognized everything from personal achievement in high profi le long-term investigations, to Unit Citations for groups who worked together to achieve successful prosecutions, to our most prominent individual awards, the Career Achievement award and the Fred Ghussin Memorial Award. The recipients of the Career Achievement Awards were individuals whose careers epitomized what it means to be a Detective Investigator, imparting knowledge 10 and pride to young and future Investigators of this Association. Then there’s the Fred Ghussin Memorial Award, the award that goes to the Investigator who without thought of consequence performs his duties selfl essly and to the best of his abilities.

I am very proud of how the committee worked tirelessly to make sure that the breakfast proceeded with pride and dignity. I would like to take this time to acknowledge the hard work of committee members, Cres Deluca, Juan Medina, and a special thanks to Jack Freck, whose work behind the scenes was invaluable. So let me say I wish all of you and your families the very best holiday season, and I look forward to seeing all of you this coming year. — VP Anthony Franzolin 13

11 1 Queens DA 14 Richard Brown and Bronx DA Robert Johnson 15 2 Queens Detective Steve Brown 3 VP Anthony Franzolin, Manhattan DA Investigators Barry Anfang and Jerimiah Harrington, President John Fleming 4 Bronx DA Auto Crime Unit 5 Secretary-Treasurer Jack Freck, Manhattan Det. Siobhan Berry, President Fleming 6 Inv. Terry Hayes, former partner of Fred Ghussin 7 Manhattan Investigator Jerry Bergold 8 Brooklyn Trial Division 9 Ericka Loperena Hunter (Queens DA) with President Fleming 10 Det. Jessica Cowan (Brooklyn DA) with President Fleming 11 Deputy Chief Manhattan Terrence Mulderrig, Special Narcotics Chief Leon Schwartzman, DIA President John Fleming, Queens Chief Lawrence Festa, Bronx Chief Steven Nasta, and Brooklyn Chief Joseph Ponzi 12 Sgt. Mary Picone (Queens DA) 13 President Fleming talking with Queens Chief Larry Festa Photos by Andre Walker Photography 14 Lt. Daniel Collins (Queens DA) 15 MC Mike Sheehan DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 8 HONOREES Manhattan DistrictAttorney Inv. Bergold Jerry Inv. Anfang Barry Inv. Harrington Jerimiah Manhattan DistrictAttorney Inv. JeremyRosenberg Bronx DistrictAttorney Det. JuanCrosas-Medina COMMENDATIONS Special Narcotics Cook William Deputy Chief Queens DistrictAttorney Velardi Albert Deputy Chief Manhattan DistrictAttorney Terrence Quinn Investigator Supervising Brooklyn DistrictAttorney Zino Gerald Assistant Chief Bronx DistrictAttorney Chiara Frank Deputy Chief CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Bronx DistrictAttorney Brum Det. Frank FRED GHUSSINMEMORIALAWARD fi eld 19 El Dorado Task Force Queens DistrictAttorney Det. John Lavin Det. JamieFigueroa Abatangelo Det. William DiGregorio Sgt. Frank Brooklyn DistrictAttorney Major NarcoticsUnit Brooklyn DistrictAttorney Trial Division Auto CrimeUnit Bronx DistrictAttorney Qualls Det. William Det. Anthony Rambazis Hinrichs Det. Lawrence Det. DanielDonovan Thorp Lt. Frank Lt. Rocco Galasso UNIT CITATIONS Special Narcotics Malone Det. Bernard Det. ThomasDevine Queens DistrictAttorney Det. AlanSchwartz Picone Sgt. Mary Lt. DanielCollins Det. Steve Brown COMMENDATIONS 21 20 22 18 17 16 DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 9 24 25 23 ce) fi eld and President Fleming eld and President fi Fleming Gross, Winner Cynthia L. Humanitarian Award VP Franzolin, President Fleming Force Task El Dorado Unit Citation to the Queens DA’s Quinn, Terrence to Albert Velardi, Awards Career Achievement Zino William Cook and Gerald Chiara, Frank Brooklyn District Attorney Major Narcotics Unity, VP Franzolin with Juan Crosas-Medina VP Franzolin and Bernard Mallone (Special Thomas Devine Detectives Prosecution Of Bachok (Passaic Narcotics) with Lt. Daynal Brum Det. Frank VP Franzolin, nearly 150 attendees President Fleming addressing the (Queens DA) Det. Alan Schwartz (Manhattan DA), President Rosenberg Jeremy Inv. VP Franzolin, 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

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Enforcement Assistance Program Enforcement Catch Star Law a Falling Bureau President Bureau Chief, Major Narcotics Bureau Chief, Cynthia L. Gross ADA Lawrence Oh ADA AWARD HUMANITARIAN Chief, Major Narcotics Bureau Chief, ADA Suzanne Corhan ADA Bronx District Attorney Bronx Passaic Prosecution Of Prosecution Passaic William Zelenka ADA Lt. Daynal Bachok Queens District Attorney Ericka Loperena Hunter Manhattan District Attorney Det. Joel Washington Det. Joel Det. Joyce Lam Det. Joyce Det. Jack Paterson Det. Siobhan Berry Brooklyn District Attorney Attorney District Brooklyn Det. Jessica Cowan CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 10 in theemergencyroomorbeforepatientgets this disease.Morethan300,000ofthesedeaths occur coronary event andevery minutesomeonediesfrom causes ofdeath.Every 26secondsanAmericanhasa forms ofcancercombinedplusthenextthreeleading Detectives. Moreofusdiefromheartdiseasethanall Coronary arterydiseaseisthesinglebiggestkillerof the deeplydiscountedpriceof$375. of theofferbyundertakingthisfour-test bodyscanat paying only$175.Retired memberscantake advantage Active memberswillgeta$200reimbursement,thereby the priceforourmembersto$375. usually around$850,theDIAhasbeenabletoreduce dependents. Whilethepriceforthisbodyexamis one-time onlybene encourage ourmemberstotake advantage of. Itisa Imaging. Itissomethingwehighlyrecommendand a reimbursementtoward afullbodyscanatInner One ofthemany bene Inner Imaging,locatedinManhattan. check-ups, bloodwork,andafullbodyscreening at environment. Part ofthisinitiative includesregular light ofthemany healthissuesthatsurroundourwork to pay moreattentiontotheirhealth,especiallyin Ever since9/11,theDIAhasencouraged itsmembers Save Your Could Scans Body Life helping getthisprogram running.Janet willbe coordinating certainaspects ofthe program. totally con fi resource you canturntofor adviceandassistance toworkoutyour problems.Itisfreeand t, andisformembersonly, not medical coverage. Themission oftheprogram istoprovide you anobjective, nonjudgmental drug counselorswhohave ahistoryofworkingwithlawenforcement groups.Alltake your also containcontactinformation forpsychologist, psychiatrist, socialworkers, alcoholand fi non-for-pro ts weofferourmembersis a 24-hourhotlinemanned byprofessionalvolunteers associatedwiththeSamaritans,a of will receive abooklet outliningtheservicesprovided andcontact informationforpeer fi fi eld andarequiteproudofourachievement. Shortly, eachactive andretiredmember the unionbeganassemblinginMay. We have worked withmany professionalsinthe cers who are willingtolistenshouldyou needsomeonetotalkwith.Also, therewillbe We areputtingthe DIA EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE READY PLAN TO GO fi dential. Iwant tothanDet. JanetHelgeson fromQueens whowas instrumental in fi t groupnationally knownforsuicideprevention andeducation.Thebooklet will fi nishing touchesontheDIAEmployee AssistanceProgram that Health Corner 212-991-5445 andtheywillhelpyou. symptoms. You canalsocallInnerImagingat to thenearestemergencyroomandexplainyour shortness ofbreath,lightheadedanddizzythengo along thejawline,shootingpaindownyour leftarm, But ifyou have symptoms;crushingchestpains,pain Scan. Onehalfhourtestcouldsave your life. We askthatyou consideroursuggestion.Have aHeart and feel improve. Wethe oddsdon’t knowthatyou lookgood women. Thatrepresentsmostofus.Theolderweare one outofevery twomenandoneoutofevery three by asmuch50%!CoronaryArteryDiseasewillaffect far shortofestimatingany oneindividualperson’s risk Framingham RiskIndex”used bymostphysicians, falls truth isthatthestandard“riskfactorevaluation –The told you whathe/shebelieves your risktobe.Butthe You may thinkyou knowand your physician may have a year. So, whatisyour riskforaheartattack? heart attack,25%ofmenand38%womendiewithin problems! Thoseluckyenoughtosurvive their from coronaryarterydiseasehave nohistoryofheart fact, 50%ofmenand64%womenwhodiesuddenly attack have nopriorsymptomsofheartdisease.In to thehospital.Halfofpeoplewhohave aheart fi ne butwewant you tobesurethatyou are. fi rst DIA DETECTIVE INVESTIGATORS’ ASSOCIATION PAGE 11 ling fi

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ts and any questions regarding line of duty ts and any fi le a workers comp claim! With certain injuries to le a workers a claim? NOT! ABSOLUTELY For accidents after July 1, 2010 the rate will be two- accidents after July 1, 2010 the rate For It could weekly wage. thirds of the state average from 2010 forward. year automatically change every Now as a Detective Investigator, you are covered by are covered you Investigator, Now as a Detective the right to have Under Comp you Comp. Workers the not have may but you own doctor, choose your own pharmacy or medical test right to choose your can now contract location. The City Law Department to use locations they with them and require you to use. you decide they want need to seek medical care of any kind, you must kind, you need to seek medical care of any fi be may extremities such legs, arms, hands etc. you not have if you even entitled to tax free cash award not have from work; but not if you lost a day properly and timely. What if I worked prior for NYCPD or another What if I worked prior for NYCPD Comp? agency who did not have Workers to bother Do I have to lose time from work What about medical treatment? Authorization is only needed for tests or treatment MRIs for example, costing more than $1,000. Many will not you now cost less than $1,000 so in theory, an have around for months before you need to wait many Compensation provides Workers MRI approved. bene immediately. injuries should be asked For more information, you can reach Jordan Ziegler, Esq. from Brecher, Fishman, Pasternack, Heller, Walsh & Tilker at (800) 692-3717. Legal Corner

le a claim with the Workers le a claim with the Workers fi t increases under the new fi

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Remember ALL 207-C injuries are Remember THAT IS WHY ALL INJURIES OCCURRING IS THAT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION VS. 207-C VS. COMPENSATION WORKERS’

ling a claim? All accidents or all dates of disablement for occupational illnesses occurring after July 1of every injured were If you a different rate. have may year maximum between July 1, 2007 and July 1 2008 your July will be $500 per week; July 1, 2008 through rate 1, 2009, $550; July 1 2009 through July 1 2010 $600 per week. Workers Comp but the reverse is not necessarily true Comp but the reverse Workers What are the bene What are the rules for reporting an accident or fi Workers Comp law for dates of accidents after March 13, 2007? Confused yet? are injured at work when you be times There may the City will but not taking police action. Sometimes but This is rare to Comp. are just entitled argue you can occur. What is the difference? are you Investigator, If injured at work as a Detective Compensation; State Workers by New York covered duties also of your and if injured in the performance treatment for medical you by 207-C. Both cover are losing time If you without the need for co-pays. tax full salary payments, from work, 207-C provides A portion of those monies are are out. free while you Comp through the NYC Law Dept. paid by Workers ALL NOT but Comp, ALL 207-C injuries are Workers Comp claims are 207-C. Workers WHILE AT WORK SHOULD BE FILED AS WORKERS WORK SHOULD BE FILED WHILE AT LINE OF DUTY IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION REPORTING. You must notify your employer within 30 days of within 30 days employer must notify your You an accident and then Compensation Board within two years. Do not forget Compensation Board within two years. or emergency room health care provider to tell your were injured while at work. that you providers

What Should I Know About Should I Know About What Caps for 2010 DIA Sale & Membership More Cards The DIA has a new line of products The DIA will soon be mailing out designed specifi cally for DIA mem- 2010 membership cards to both active and bers. All proceeds of the sale of these retired members. Active members who don’t products go to the union’s scholarship receive theirs by the fi rst of the year should fund, which will start up again in 2010. The following prod- contact their Trustees. Retirees who do not ucts are offered: receive theirs by the fi rst of the year should contact President John Fleming at (646) Baseball Caps (black, navy blue) $10 533-1341. In addition, the Detectives’ Golf Shirts (white) s-xl $25; xxl $27 Endowment Association will be sending Tee Shirts (navy, grey) s-xl $10 out its yearly membership cards. Hooded Sweatshirts (navy blue, grey) sm-xl $30; xxl $35 Members should be receiving those Fleece Full Zipper (navy blue - grey) sm - xl $29 xxl $33 xxl $35 directly from the DEA.

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