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Page 2 POA Journal December 2013 live that life in our house too. I know that you all stepped up today with Chief’s a lot of pride and selflessness that comes from your years on the job, but also because it’s just a whole lot Corner of fun to make a kid happy. You all Daily, we (SFPD) do the best we can deserve a large round of applause for to make San Francisco a better and working so hard. I have been watch- safer place by helping people however ing the live feed online and am enjoy- we can. Every once in a while we find ing watching young Miles Scott from ourselves in a position to do some- scene to scene fighting crime and; thing very special….and then there as I watch this little super hero, I’m is a day like no other that comes. On also noting the incredible work from November 15th, 2013 we were part of your officers on the ground. Officers something that let the world see us for are also zipping along from scene to who we are, through the eyes of a very scene with their motorcycles to clear special Make-A-Wish child: “BatKid” traffic, officers on foot executing aka…Miles Scott. crowd control, and fleet vehicles be- Miles Scott is a little boy who was know how the rest of the story on No- ing brought in to help. I can imagine diagnosed with leukemia when he vember 15th goes. your communications operators are was 20 months old. He battled like On the off chance that the way keeping things moving via radio etc the super-hero he is for three years people around the world are “holding” etc etc - you are all doing an incred- to overcome this evil disease and he the men and women of this storied ible job and have made something in my life who I know are extremely won! He made a wish to be “BatKid” Department right now, I thought I’d very big unfold! I hope today stays envious that they couldn’t be there for day, a few months ago. When the share just one of the hundreds of cor- with each of you throughout the today to be a part of something so Make-a-Wish Foundation called, to see respondences I received – and they are remainder of your career to be a incredibly magical! if we (SFPD) would help; as always, we still coming in: reminder that good things come from It doesn’t get any better than what said, “for sure”! Little did we know that Hello everyone at SFPD, the bad and that you are there for a you all did for a little boy and the best this time, out of all the other things we I am writing to you from Canada. reason much bigger than any of us City in the world on November 15th. do with the Make-a-Wish Foundation As a mother of a terminally ill child can ever comprehend. Good work to HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND and the other charities we work with, who did not make it to receive a all the members of “Gotham City’s” YOURS FROM A VERY GRATEFUL that this time would be different…. wish and the proud wife of a Polic- top police force, and may God bless CHIEF! WAY different! ing Supervisor (Chief) today’s events each of you! Be safe out there! I think by now, since folks have brought tears to my eyes. I know you Lots of love from Canada Greg Suhr called in from places like Kathmandu, all live for this sort of thing, to bring PS: Chief Suhr, I am enjoying Chief of Police, India and Tehran, Iran to say they good in a world where you see so sharing your news video on my San Francisco Police Department saw the coverage on television….. you much bad day in and day out. We Facebook page with all of the officers Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra Calendar of Events ark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the Meditor at [email protected]. Regularly Scheduled Meetings or Events Event Location Date & Time Coordinator Meeting, Veteran Police Officers Association Pacific Rod & Gun Club Second Tues. of Every Month, 11:00 am Larry Barsetti (415) 566-5985 520 John Muir Drive, SF [email protected] Meeting, Widows & Orphans Aid Association Hall of Justice, Room 150, Second Tues. of Every Month, 1:45 pm Joe Reilly (415) 681-3660 (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) [email protected] Meeting, American Legion Park Station Community Room Second Tues. of Every Month, 4:00 pm Greg Corrales SF Police-Fire Post 1899 Waller St., SF (415) 759-1076 POA Board of Directors Meeting POA Building Third Wed. of Every Month, Noon POA Office (415) 861-5060 Meeting, Retired Employees of CCSF Irish Cultural Center Second Wed. of Every Month, 11:00 am Reyna Kuk (415) 681-5949 Retiree Range Re-qualification SFPD Pistol Range First Fri. of each Month, 0730 – 1130 Range Staff (415) 587-2274 Specially Scheduled Events SFPD Challenge; Cable Car Pull Aquatic Park Saturday, December 7, 2013 www.bravethebay.org Benefiting Make-A-Wish Hyde at Jefferson Streets, SF LPOA Holiday Dinner/Toy Drive Dominic’s at Oyster Point Saturday, December 7, 2013 6:00 pm Maria Oropeza (415) 269-4483 360 Oyster Point Blvd, So. SF Operation Dream Toy Drive Candlestick Park, SF Sunday, December 8, 2013 10:00 am Colleen Fatooh (415) 734-3334 Hosted by SF 49ers Airport Bureau Holiday Party Hana Zen at Pier 39 Friday, December 13, 2013 7:00 pm Alvin Louie (415) 971-4578 SF Waterfront Ingleside Station Holiday Party Hanna Zen at Pier 39 Saturday, December 14, 2013 6:00 pm Ana Lee (415) 404-4000 SF Waterfront Krystle Guzman " " USF SFPD Appreciation Night War Memorial Gym Saturday, December 14, 2013 7:00 pm Nominations for SFPOA POA Building, 3rd Floor Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Noon Office (415) 861-5060 Executive Board 800 Bryant St., SF Cops for Christ Winter Luncheon POA Board Room, 3rd Floor Thursday, December 19, 2013 Noon [email protected] Major Crimes Holiday Party Kingfish Restaurant Thursday, December 19, 2013 6:00 pm Alexa O’Brien (415) 553-1184 Homicide & CIU 210 South B Street, San Mateo Northern Station Holiday Party SF Spirit Yacht Friday, December 20, 2013 6:30 pm Lynn Pomatto, Northern Station Board at Pier 3, SF Waterfront Ship sails at 7:00 pm Central Station Holiday Party St. Francis Yacht Club Saturday, December 21, 2013 6:30 pm Joe Fischer (415) 315-2400 700 Marina Blvd., SF Tracy " " Park Station Holiday Party Embassy Suites Saturday, December 21, 2013 5:30 pm Ron Meyer (415) 242-3032 250 Gateway Blvd., So. SF Officer Bryan Tuvera Remembrance Community Room, Taraval Station Sunday, December 22, 2013 3–10 pm Taraval Station 24th Ave near Taraval Street December 2013 POA Journal Page 3 Helping Our Own Celebrating “Big Mike” By Harry Soulette The following members of our law Hello. I am writing to you today to enforcement family need our help: talk about a good friend and former partner of mine, Michael L. Howard, or “Big Mike” as I referred to him most Family of Michael Howard New to of the time; Mike was about 6'8", and The Michael Howard Family Memorial Fund has been List on a good day 250 lbs. We lost Mike established at the SFPCU for Officer Michael Howard, who to cancer on November 18, 2013 and died from cancer in November 2013. Mike’s, wife is bedridden and has been while we will all miss him, I have cho- battling ill health for many years. Mike leaves behind three children. The sen to celebrate his life and share a few youngest is in her senior year of high school. We ask that any donations be memories so that we can continue the made to the SFPCU account #1385244. celebration of Michael Howard. — Off. Yesenia Brandt, Ingleside Police Station I had the chance to work the 5 car in the Ingleside with Mike. Anyone who knew Mike and me also knew that we liked the 5 car because it was always Fund for Adelina Ines Daher-Tabak Softball is not baseball, but gosh busy and right next to the 6 car. Let darn close for Mike who was a BIG A college fund for the young daughter of Debbie Daher-Tabak and Morris me translate this for the new people fixture for the Ingleside team. During Tabak has been established. Those wishing to donate to the future education (rooks). This meant that we could stay softball season I could see Mike itch- of young Adelina can submit their contributions to: busy all shift long, but had the oppor- ing to get his game on. Ingleside won The Adelina Daher-Tabak’s Educational Fund tunity to get to the “Hot Runs” in the a few championships with Mike on Account No. 1384670, San Francisco Police Credit Union Sunnydale. Being the 5 car allowed us the team. 2550 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122 to (if it was a good call) take the paper Mike understood what a good friend or let the sector car handle. was. He let me know often how he ap- So as partnerships go, when it was preciated what we shared, as I did with Mike’s turn to drive, needless to say, Deputy City Attorney Tim Benetti him. Even after we parted ways, we we were always parked at Hahn and Tim Benetti, a great friend of the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association still could make each other laugh with Sunrise! By the way guys, that’s why and the San Francisco Police Department, has some serious health challenges a certain look that would remind us we always got there so fast! Our daily and is in need of our collective assistance. Tim is currently at a rehabilitation both a moment we shared in the car no chatter in the car was always fun be- facility and hopes to return to work in several months. He is currently words needed! I will never forget that cause we always tried to outdo the assigned to the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System where he has loud “Yeehaw” or “Heehee” he would other with the jokes and commentary. assisted many of our members facing retirement issues. In addition, Tim has let out and tell me “boy you making We would look at the people walking been instrumental in working with police officers at district stations in code me laugh”, or “you remember that?” by and if they were talking to each enforcement and other legal problems. My favorites were the verbal Kung other we would pick one and add our Fu fights he had with dispatch. Those Please help Tim in his time of need. His catastrophic illness program (CIP) own topics! of you that had the privilege to hear number is 001822. Please retrieve a CIP form and donate sick time to Tim. You can only imagine when there them know what I am talking about. — Paul Chignell were couples how that would go! I know that the Sergeants loved it the That’s why whenever any of you guys most since they were the ones that had drove by, we were always laughing Children of Cullen Cahill to deal with the dispatch supervisor’s our butts off! We always found a way call to the station. A fund has been established at the San Francisco Police Credit Union for Officer to make the day go by and have fun. Mike wanted me to share something Cullen Cahill’s children for their college education. The account number is The advantage to working with with all of you. Mike told me that he 1382907-S2. If you are a SFPCU member, you can transfer from your account Mike was that when he got out of made many mistakes in his life as we directly into the account number listed above. This can be done online at the car, or better said when he would all have, myself included. His message http://www.sfpcu.org or by calling 800-222-1391. uncoil out, he would command atten- was clear, at least to me. Go to the doc- Checks can be mailed to: tion. Even though some comments got tor and get checked. Don’t wait until old fast “how is the weather up there?” SF Police Credit Union it’s too late! These words come from Mike would smile and say “Nice”. A Main Office the wisest of sources, a man who lived true gentleman. 2550 Irving Street it and now wishes to share it. Although One night we were shorthanded, San Francisco, CA 94122 it is too late for him, in his eyes he is although that never happens now. I right on time to help you! So please was sent to a bar that had a Samoan heed to these words of wisdom. Welsh Family Fund gentleman that was causing problems Now my message. I have seen this As all of you know, they have been struck with a great tragedy of losing both because he was drunk, and refusing to over and over from many of my fallen parents. We feel compelled to support and to help Phil’s three children; leave. When I got there and walked brothers and sisters. Your affairs must William, Phil and Caroline. We are asking for donations towards this offering in I saw the 320+ pounder throw a be updated! POA, Widows and Or- for the kids. No amount is too small to the San Francisco Police Credit Union bar stool at a wall and say “I’m not phans, life insurance, living trust! college fund. — Lisa Corry and Linda Delahunty leaving!” I decided to call for backup. These things need to be done now! Mike had already started responding Donations for Phil’s Children’s college fund can be made at: When you are gone YOU CAN’T FIX and arrived as the subject was saying San Francisco Police Credit Union IT! Your family are the ones that will “you all they sent?” to me. I could see RE: Phillip Welsh children’s college fund be hurt. his eyes pan upwards behind me as P.O. Box 22219 Now I want to bid my friend and Mike walked in and stood behind me. San Francisco, CA 94122-0219 partner, Mike Howard, a safe jour- The subject then said “ok no prob- ney. Say hello to our friends that are lem brah”, turned around, and put there and join them in watching over Westbrook Children Fund his hands behind his back. Of course your loved ones, family and friends. I turned and looked at Mike and said A fund has been established at the San Francisco Police Credit Union for Michael L. Howard it is your time to “you see how they give up when they Officer Thomas Westbrook’s children. The account number is 1373377-S1. If rest, so my dear friend rest in peace see me?” Mike laughed and we put you are a SFPCU member, you can transfer from your account directly into and smile upon us. I will see you again two sets of cuffs on this guy and called the account number listed above. Checks can be mailed to: one day my friend and know that you the wagon. SF Police Credit Union will always be remembered and never Although Mike loved police work, Main Office forgotten. his passion was baseball! Most know 2550 Irving Street Mike: 3H5a to Dispatch 10-7E that before Mike came into law en- San Francisco, CA 94122 Dispatch: 10-4 3H5a 7E. KMA438 forcement he was a professional ball now clear, good night. SF Police Credit Union player (pitcher). Unfortunately he blew Your friend, 802 Bryant Street his knee out which ended his baseball Harry A. Soulette #1510 San Francisco, CA 94103 career and thus the start of his law Retired SFPD, Co. H enforcement life (fortunately for me). Frankie Shouldice Frankie is the 12-year old son of Inspector Ronan Shouldice of CSI. Frankie is battling leukemia. Sa n Fr a ncis c o P ol ic e O ffic ers A “Friends of Frankie Shouldice” account has been established at the SFPCU #1373520 — Marty Halloran The y Work t o Ma k e Your Day UPDATE: Ronan Shouldice is in need of donated vacation time to help him attend to Frankie. see their stories Contact the Catastrophic Illness Program (415) 837-0875. sf c i t y c o ps . c o m Page 4 POA Journal December 2013 Minutes of the November 5, 2013 Emergency SFPOA Board Meeting* 1. Sergeant-at-Arms (SA) Valdez called the meeting to order at 12:00 hours. 6. Handouts were provided to the representatives and members showing 2. SA Valdez led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. the watch off comparison of the current (“old”) and realignment (“new”) 3. Secretary Nevin conducted roll call. schedules. The “new” schedule guarantees 80 hour pay periods for each watch group. 4. The only agenda item for this emergency board meeting was the e-Merge payroll system. President Halloran spoke to the members and explained Old New that he had worked closely with Deputy Chief David Shinn (Administra- MTW SMT * tive Bureau) in regards to upcoming e-Merge. Halloran stated that the new TWT MTW *These watch off weeks payroll system has several changes that will affect the members. Halloran will change days while WTF TWT explained that if the Department kept the current watch off schedule there all others remain the TFSS WTFS * would be fluctuating pay periods (70, 80 and 90 hour pay periods). This same as “old” schedule. is due to the fact that payroll has historically “smoothed” hours to pay 80 FSSM TFSS hours per pay period regardless of actual hours worked. This is no longer SSMT FSSM going to happen as members will be paid for actual hours worked. Hal- 7. The e-Merge rollout was originally planned for November 16, 2013. However, loran, speaking for the Executive Board, said this would be a disadvantage at the request of the POA, the Department has moved this date to January for our members. 4, 2014. This date is not subject to further change. By moving the launch 5. President Halloran spoke to the members and explained that the date, it means that the current watch off schedule will not change for the Department, through Deputy Chief Shinn, have complied with upcoming holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s). “meet & confer” in regards to the upcoming e-Merge payroll system. 8. D.C. Shinn and the Department representatives answered questioned Deputy Chief David Shinn addressed the members in attendance. He in- posed by the board and members in attendance. One issue D.C. Shinn ad- troduced his team who has been working on this project: Chief Financial dressed specifically was that if an employee is entitled to pay, and it is later Officer Maureen Gannon, Captain Tim Oberzeir, Lieutenant Bill Roualdes, determined that a mistake was made, the employee will be retroactively Sergeant Michelle Craig, Officer Mary Morentz, and Officer Craig Farrell. compensated. D.C Shinn explained that e-Merge was not a Department change; it was a new 9. Lt. Bill Roualdes will be the Department’s contact person for e-Merge. system directed from the Controller’s Office. The Department requested to 10. The meeting adjourned at 13:18 hours. change the pay period to accommodate the current 10-hour watch schedule but the city refused. Submitted by Secretary Mike Nevin

Board of Directors Emergency Meeting Roll Call POA Journal Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Deadlines President Martin Halloran P Co. G Chris Breen P Vice President Tony Montoya P Yulanda Williams P January 2014 December 23 Secretary Michael Nevin P Co. H Larry Chan P Frank Pereira P Treasurer Brian Stansbury P February 2014 January 24 Co. I Russ Gordon P Sergeant-At-Arms Joseph Valdez P Jody Kato E March 2014 February 25 Editor Ray Shine E Co. J Kevin Lyons E April 2014 March 25 Co. A Ed Carew P Joe McCloskey E John Van Koll P Co. K Steve Landi E May 2014 April 25 Co. B Danny Miller P Harold Vance P Louis Wong P June 2014 May 23 Hdqtr. John Evans P Co. C Susan Mann E Raphael Rockwell P Chris Schaffer P July 2014 June 23 Tactical Brent Bradford P Co. D Scott Edwards P Mark Madsen P Stechschulte, Greg P August 2014 July 25 Invest. Matt Mason E Co. E Matt Lobre P September 2014 August 25 Jesus Peña P Airport Val Kirwan P October 2014 September 22 Co. F Paget Mitchell E Reynaldo Serrano P Kevin Rector P Retired Ray Allen E

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1. Sergeant at Arms (SA) Valdez called 10. President Halloran thanked Repre- 15. President Halloran and the Veteran 21. Financial Requests. Ron Banta the meeting to order at 12:00 sentative Kirwan (Poker Commit- POA have been working together to (K9) made a presentation at our hours. tee Chair) for a highly successful relocate the Doug Gibbs Memorial last board meeting for the Police 2. SA Valdez led the members in the Poker Tournament that raised ap- that is currently at Lake Merced. Unity Tour. President Halloran re- Pledge of Allegiance. proximately $30,000 for the POA Representatives from Taraval have minded the board that the POA has 3. Retired Inspector Glenn Sylvester scholarships. Kirwan gave special been asked to assist with this dedi- committed $10,000 a year to the addressed the board. He is an in- thanks to several members and the cation when it gets moved to the National Police Memorial. Banta’s cumbent board member for the SF POA staff (Cyndee, Georgette, and Range. Bike Tour has 8 members partici- Police Credit Union, and he is seek- Sue) for their exceptional effort in 16. President Halloran announced pating next year. Past contribution ing re-election in January 2014. He the event. that 738 members participated in has been $500 a rider. Representa- has requested POA endorsement. 11. President Halloran informed the the Turkey Draw. It continues to tive Steve Landi (Traffic) made a motion to give $4,000. The motion 4. Representative Sean Frost (Investi- board that the POA and OCC re- be one of the most popular POA- received a second from Represen- gations) was sworn in by President cently had a meeting. The issue sponsored events. Tenderloin Rep- tative Matt Lobre (Northern). It Martin Halloran. of complaint narratives was ad- resentatives will be assisting with dressed. The OCC stated they will the delivery of 25 turkeys to St. passed unanimously by voice vote. continue to provide complainant Anthony’s Dining Room. 22. Representative Val Kirwan (Air- narratives when this section is 17. The POA recently held the Medal port) made a motion to give $5,000 completed. If there are any ques- of Honor ceremony. 17 members to the SFPD Challenge. The motion tions about this, please contact received awards with their family received a second from Repre- POA Defense Committee represen- and friends in attendance. City At- sentatives Jesus Pena (Northern) tatives, John Van Koll (Central) and torney Blake Loebs was the Citizen and Kevin Rector (Park). It passed Kevin Lyons (Tenderloin). of the Year. unanimously by voice vote. 12. President Halloran met with Chief 18. Vice President Tony Montoya was 23. A letter in support of Operation Suhr regarding several MOU is- excused from the meeting. POA Dream was read by President Hal- sues and pending meet and confer Attorney Adam stated that he and loran. Representative John Evans Martin Halloran swears in new rep Sean items. Montoya have been working with (Admin) made a motion to table Frost 13. President Halloran said that per the Department on a “side letter” this in order to do further research. Chief Suhr there will be no ser- to the MOU involving a variety of The motion received a second from 5. Representative Val Kirwan (Airport) geant promotions in January. pay issues (FTO, LWLP, etc.). Representative Brent Bradford made a motion to approve the Oc- However, there will be captain and 19. Treasurer’s Report. Treasurer Stans- (Tactical). It passed unanimously tober 2013 board meeting minutes. lieutenant promotions in January. bury made a PowerPoint presen- by voice vote. The motion received a second from 14. President Halloran and POA At- tation to the board in regards to 24. The meeting was adjourned at Representative Ed Carew (Central). torney Gregg Adam went to the the Paragon. He conducted an 13:55 hours in memory of Officer The motion passed unanimously California Coalition of Law En- investment analysis of the build- Mike Howard. by voice vote. forcement Associations (CCLEA) ing at 701 2nd Street. In 2010, Submitted by Secretary Mike Nevin 6. Old Business. President Halloran meeting on November 8. A main the POA purchased the building addressed the e-Merge payroll topic of discussion was the “Reed from the Paragon (and leased back * These minutes will not be adopted system. He reiterated several dis- Amendment” for public employee the restaurant space). The current by the Board of Directors until the next cussion topics of the most recent pensions. San Jose Mayor Chuck estimated market value is approxi- General Membership meeting. Corrections Emergency Board Meeting. Hal- Reed has had to revise the measure mately $3.9 million. The POA has and amendments might be made prior loran explained that in discussion recently. Summary and title dead- earned in excess of a 15% annual to a vote to enter the minutes into the with POA Attorney Gregg Adam, lines are approaching. The amend- return (MIRR). permanent record. All corrections and/ the determination was made that ment will need 800,000 valid 20. New Business. Nominations for all or amendments will be published in the this system was a “management signatures to get on the November 5 Executive Board positions will succeeding issue of the Journal. prerogative.” A discussion followed 2014 ballot. More information on be taken at the December board and several members from a vari- this will follow in future board meeting. ety of assignments addressed the meetings. issue and provided feedback from membership. 7. Retired Sergeant Bob Guinan made Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call a presentation on behalf of the SFPD Challenge. Currently, SFPD Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Challenge supports the Make a President Martin Halloran P Co. G Chris Breen P Wish Foundation. The next event Vice President Tony Montoya E Yulanda Williams E is scheduled for December 7, 2013. Secretary Michael Nevin P Co. H Larry Chan P Guinan requested POA sponsorship Frank Pereira P for $5,000. Treasurer Brian Stansbury P Co. I Russ Gordon E Sergeant-At-Arms Joseph Valdez P 8. President’s Message. Officer Mike Jody Kato P Howard (Ingleside), a 22-year vet- Editor Ray Shine P eran, recently passed away after Co. J Kevin Lyons P Co. A Ed Carew P Joe McCloskey P a courageous battle with cancer. John Van Koll E There will be a future fundraiser Co. K Steve Landi P Co. B Danny Miller E for his family. President Halloran Harold Vance P Louis Wong P made a motion to adjourn today’s Hdqtr. John Evans P meeting in memory of Mike How- Co. C Susan Mann P Raphael Rockwell E Chris Schaffer E ard. The motion received a second Tactical Brent Bradford P from Treasurer Brian Stansbury. It Co. D Scott Edwards E Mark Madsen P Stechschulte, Greg P passed unanimously by voice vote. Invest. Sean Frost P 9. President Halloran reminded the Co. E Matt Lobre P Matt Mason P Jesus Peña P board to inform their members to Airport Val Kirwan P keep updated records with Widows Co. F Paget Mitchell P Reynaldo Serrano P and Orphans, POA, etc. Kevin Rector P Retired Ray Allen P

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Tuesday November 12, 2013 and I have asked for any assistance in the school’s athletic teams, and was picked up by the production company contacting these members. a member of the YMCA boxing and of “San Francisco Beat,” which was a The monthly meeting of the Wid- wrestling teams. Max also developed television series on the old black and Communications and Bills: ows and Orphans Aid Association of his mind and upon graduation from white TV. Max donated his fee to the the Police Department of San Francis- There was no report of any com- Galileo, entered the University of Widow and Orphans Aid Association. co, for November of 2013 was called to munications. Our bills consisted of California at Berkeley to become a Max was a talented sketch artist and order by President Bob Mattox on Tues- paying death benefits, and our annual chemist. However, financial circum- was commissioned to paint the SFPD day November 12, 2013 at 1:45pm, at bills from the bank, and our auditors, stances at home demanded that Max Recruitment Poster that ended up on room 150 at the Hall of Justice. and monthly payments for services leave school and assist his parents and billboards around the city. rendered. Our Non-Profit Registry siblings by joining the workforce. Roll Call of Officers: Max and Anne lived on California status was declared to be in order by President Bob Mattox, Vice Presi- After a series of odd jobs, Max Street in a duplex, and successfully our Auditors who report to the Federal dent Al Luenow, Secretary Mark joined the Muni as a conductor where invested in real estate, which led Max Government. Trustee John Centurioni McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, he met his future wife, Anne Marie to an early retirement. Max and Anne made a motion to pay the bills. Senior Trustees John Keane, John Centurioni, of New York City. Max courted Anne eventually purchased a 130-acre Trustee John Keane seconded the mo- Sally Foster, Joe Reilly, and Leroy Lindo Marie while continuing to work for farmstead and artisan winery, Girard tion, which passed without objection. were present at the meeting. San Fran- Muni. It was at this time that Max Cellars, in Mendocino County. Max, cisco Police Officer Ray Kane was also Report of Visiting Committee: wanted to become a police officer and Anne and the children moved to present. he was able to get on a waiting list for Mendocino after Max’s retirement to None. the SFPD. Max was drafted into the pursue business and to live the life of Approval of the minutes Report of Trustees: Armed Services in 1941 and awaited a gentleman farmer. The Girard family of our October 2013 Meeting: his orders as a seaman, however, the had walnut groves, and raised chickens A motion was made by Trustee John At the time of this article, we re- San Francisco police chief was able to and goats. One goat with horns was Centurioni to approve last month’s ceived two reported deaths. successfully stop any police officers named “Ram-it”, and the hornless goat minutes from the October 8th meet- Joseph W. Miles, age 92. Joseph from going to war and leaving the was “Damn-it”. ing. Trustee John Keane seconded the William Miles was born on April 13, City unprotected. Max studied Basic motion which passed without objec- In the 1980’s Anne’s health de- 1921 in San Francisco, California, and Law and at the age of 28 entered the tion. clined. Max and Anne then moved was a graduate of Sacred Heart High San Francisco Police Academy. The into Ukiah, where Max continued his Receiving Applications for School in 1939. Joe, a second genera- year was 1942. Max was assigned to exercise regimen by swimming in Lake New Members; Suspensions tion San Franciscan, was a member of Star #430 and worked at Headquarters Mendocino and Blue Lakes. In 2005, and Reinstatements: the United States Army and served as after leaving the Academy. Max and his son M. J. started their Leroy Lindo and I addressed the a Warrant Officer. After serving his small Artisan Winery which produces 238th recruit class on October 24th at country in WWII, Joe entered the port. Max suffered a stroke a day after the San Francisco Police Academy. We San Francisco Police Department on his 98th birthday. Max was assisted in were able to sign up approximately 48 December 31, 1945 at the age of 24, rehabilitation by his son M. J. and his members, pending a couple of mem- and was assigned to Star#1061. Joe has family until his death on Columbus bers who opted to possibly mail-in stops in the SFPD at Ingleside (1946), Day, October 12, 2013. Anne preceded their applications in the near future. Northern (1947), Co.K (1947), and Max in death, as did one of his sons Trustee Reilly made a motion to accept a return to Northern Police Station Andrew Denis, in 1957 before his the applicants pending their proba- in 1949. Joe Miles was temporarily fourth birthday. Max is survived by tionary status. Vice President Luenow detailed to BSS in 1951, and then was his son M. J. seconded the motion, which passed appointed to the Inspectors Bureau in without objection. New applicants 1953. Joe made Asst. Inspector in 1956, Report of Special Committee: begin their membership at the start and was a Full Inspector on Febraury 9, The re-write project for our Con- of the FTO program, and become full 1959. Joe retired on a service pension On October 26, 1945, Max was stitution and By-Laws was presented members upon completion of their on February 1, 1972.After retiring from transferred to Co. K where he worked to the board by Bob Mattox who probation. the SFPD, Joe served as an Investigator on the “Motors.” Max worked at Co. K has received input and support from for the State of California and was a The following members have been until being transferred to the Bureau. our Board Members, and from Ray member of the Elks Lodge, the YMCA, removed from the Suspension List Max was promoted to Asst. Inspector Shine who has assisted in the project. the American Legion, the Purple Heart and have been reinstated as members on May 1, 1950, and to full Inspector Mattox has proposed changes to our Association, veteran of WWII Army in good status, after receiving their on December 8, 1953. On November 7, Introduction, Article 1 the name and Infantry. Joe and his wife Dorothy back dues: 1946, Max and his partner responded purpose of our Association, Article II were recipients of the “Abundant Life to an armed robbery at the Granada our Place and Time of Meeting, Article Mike Androvich, Darlene Ayala, Award” from the Janet Pomeroy Cen- Hotel at 1000 Sutter Street. Two sus- III the Membership, Suspension, and Jeffrey Barry, Douglas Clennell, Paul ter. He is survived by his wife Dorothy pects entered the “Click Room” which Reinstatement section, Article IV Fees, Craib, Gerald Doherty, Maurice Ed- (Franz) of 67 years, sons Thomas and was a bar that was connected to the Dues, Fines, and Assessments, Article wards, Declan Flannery, Jack Girot, James Miles, daughter Marilyn Miles Hotel. The suspects, who were both V Funds and Assessments, and Article Lori Lamma, John Lanfranchi, James Petrich. Joe was a father to the late armed with firearms, ordered the VI benefits, Article VII Amendments, Maginnis, Angela Martin, Thomas John Miles who served in the USMC. bartender and the hotel clerk to open and Changes. Most of the proposed Murphy, Deborah Neil, Anthony Scafi- Joe was a father-in-law to Rick Petrich, the safe. Max and his partner halted changes are verbiage and updates to ni, Ken Scalmanini, Robert Springer, and a grandfather to Megan Petrich. the attempted robbery, disarmed the reflect the current time and place. A and John Stephens. Alfred Delacerda Joseph William Miles passed away on suspects, and made the arrest. Max heavily discussed issue was the issue to was suspended in error due to a book- August 30, 2013. and his partner were awarded Silver ensure coverage of members who are keeping error for which we sincerely Medals of Valor. on Military Leave. We are informed by apologize. A motion was made by the Department when members take Trustee Joe Reilly to reinstate the Max Girard, age 99. Max was On October 20, 1949, Max was as- Military Leave and will ensure that members which was seconded by Vice born July 14, 1914 in Philadelphia signed to Robbery and was shot in the the Secretary will contact the mem- President Luenow. The motion passed but moved to San Francisco at a very line of duty. Max’s partner Dennis ber who will be taking leave. Trustee without objection. young age. Max, formerly Max Levin, Bradley was shot and killed during Riley made a motion to accept the attended Portola Junior High School the following incident. The record There are 26 members who remain re-write without making a change. It and was challenged physically by shows that Max and his partner were suspended pending payment of back was seconded by Trustee Centurioni upper and underclassmen who sin- at 901 Howard Street where two armed dues. Many of these member’s mailed and passed the necessary two-thirds gled out the ‘new suspects were committing a robbery. suspension letters were returned due vote with only one objection. The re- guy’ who wasn’t The officers attempted to stop the sus- to an incorrect address. We research write will be sent to our Attorney for very strong. Max pects and place them under arrest. A our member’s addresses through our review. If it meets specifications for joined the YMCA gun battle ensued with the Max and records and the records of employ- our non-profit status, the re-write will and began to de- his partner exchanging fire with the ment. If a member does not update be presented to the entire member- velop his body suspects. Max’s partner, Denis Bradley, their address and notify the WOAA, ship for a vote to approve or decline. through a person was fatally wounded by gunfire. One or the SFPD if still active, it creates I have taken steps to list and contact who was to be a suspect was shot and killed, the other a high level of difficulty to contact all members who are actively in the life-long friend, wounded. Max sustained a gunshot them when they haven’t paid their Military Reserve to resolve any future Jack LaLane. Max wound to his foot. Max did not seek dues. Members who have not paid issues regarding dues and coverage. attended Galileo treatment until after he assisted in their dues for one year will be dropped High School, and capturing the shooter who had tem- Unfinished Business: from the membership. The current list was a member of porarily escaped. Max and his partner of unpaid members will be dropped Our board members approved to the 1932 gradu- received Gold Medals of Valor. starting in January. The names were ating class. Max printed more than once in our article, Four of Max’s high profile cases were joined many of continued on next page December 2013 POA Journal Page 7 In Memoriam… In the November 2013 issue of the POA Journal, the names of two heroic officers were inadvertently dropped from the list of SFPD of- ficers killed in the line of duty in the month of November. Here is the complete list. —Ed. The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in the line of duty in the month of December of … The following San Francisco Police Officers were killed or died in the line of duty in the month of November of … 2006: Officer Bryan D. Tuvera, shot while apprehending a wanted fugitive. 1967: Officer Herman George, shot in terrorist ambush of police station 1994: Officer James Guelff, killed in shootout with carjacker wearing 1956: Sergeant Joseph Lacey, shot by armed robbery suspect. body armor 1955: Officer Gordon Oliveira, killed in motorcycle collision 1989: Officer John Blessing, struck by vehicle while in foot pursuit 1937: Officer Waldemar L. Jentzsch, motorcycle collision during 1937: Officer Cornelius Brosnan, involved in an automobile collision. high-speed pursuit. 1930: Officer Charles Rogerson, struck by a vehicle while directing traffic. 1927: Officer Frederick Nuttman, traffic collision. 1928: Officer Frederick N. Spooner, involved in a traffic collision. 1920: Officer Lester Dorman, shot while arresting wanted felons. 1923: Officer Joseph G. Conroy, struck by a vehicle while directing traffic. 1920: Sergeant Miles M. Jackson, shot while arresting wanted felons. 1919: Detective Sergeant Antone Schoembs, shot by fleeing felon. 1916: Officer Martin Judge, traffic collision. 1915: Corporal Frederick Cook, shot by fleeing felon. 1909: Special Officer Theodore Canham, electrocuted by downed wire.* 1911: Officer Thomas Finnelly, shot while arresting wanted fugitive. 1886: Officer Edwin J. Osgood, stabbed by Barbary Coast denizen. 1911: Officer Charles Castor, shot while arresting wanted fugitive. 1908: Chief of Police William J. Biggy, fell from police boat and drowned *Officer Canham was a Patrol Special (independent contractor) and and his in SF Bay. name has not been carved into the Wall of Honor. 1906: Officer George P. O’Connell, shot by armed robbers.

Learn more about San Francisco’s Finest who died in the line of duty: Visit the Officer Down Memorial Page at www.odmp.org/agency/3445-san-francisco-police-department-california Read Men of Courage, by Captain Thomas G. Dempsey (retired)

Deaths Submitting Obituaries and Memorial Tributes The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, Any member may submit a separate memorial non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: tribute to a deceased member. Any such piece will Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification by not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the Michael Howard November 18, 2013 Unk Active SFPD M. Halloran Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal will also accept and publish Robert L. Stone September 25, 2013 77 Retired SFPD D. Stone in the Mail section short letters about a deceased *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source. member written by a person in the immediate fam- The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, however the staff or employees of the ily. However, the Journal will not reprint obituaries SFPOA make no official confirmation. or photos that were published in any other print media, web site, or Internet blog.

Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association continued from previous page Adjournment: Law Offices of have their names on the website, but President Mattox and the Board Jones, Clifford, Johnson, Dehner, Wong, not to add a photo and a biography. observed a “moment of silence” for Morrison, Sheppard & Bell, LLP This issue can be revisited at any time. our fallen members. President Mattox then adjourned the meeting at 1445 New Business: hours. Next month’s meeting will be Nominations were opened for the held at 850 Bryant St Hall of Justice, 4 Personal Injury Association’s 2014 Officers and Trust- Room #150, on December 10, 2013, ees by President Mattox. The offices at 1:45pm. 4 Workers’ Comp of President, Vice President, Treasurer, All Members: and two Trustees will be open for 4 Disability Retirement January 2014. Al Luenow was nomi- Please be sure that your ben- nated for President by Bob Mattox eficiary forms are up to date with 4 Uninsured Motorists and seconded by Mark McDonough. your current information and your John Keane was nominated for Vice choice of beneficiary. Please send 4 Auto Accidents President by John Centurioni and sec- us any contact changes with your onded by Mark McDonough. Treasurer NEW address and telephone num- 4 Off-Duty Injuries Dean Taylor was nominated to stay in bers. As mentioned above, we still his position by John Centurioni and have previously listed outstanding seconded by Al Luenow. Trustee Joe Ri- unpaid members who have not paid ley was nominated to remain a Trustee their dues for 2013, and/or were un- Integrity Expertise Results by John Centurioni and seconded by able to be contacted due to outdated John Keane. Ray Kane was nominated contact information. Any assistance for Trustee by John Centurioni and would be greatly appreciated. Janu- www.JonesClifford.com seconded by John Keane. No addi- ary 2014 will begin with unpaid Tel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310 tional nominations were submitted. members being “dropped” from San Francisco | Sacramento the membership. If you do not have Good of the Association: direct deposit, please send your 2014 MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A The annual President’s Dinner January payment to: FINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE FRAUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE. will be held on January 25, 2014 at Il WOAA Fornaio Restaurant in San Francisco. P.O. Box 880034 This dinner celebrates the outgoing San Franciso, CA 94188 Representing SFPD officers in “on-duty” and President and his efforts, and all Past Direct deposit is the most efficient Presidents are invited to attend. Board way to pay dues and can be done R “off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation and members and Bank Representatives are through your financial institution. retirement claims since 1970. also invited to attend. Submitted by Mark McDonough, “One law firm to handle all of your claims.” WOAA Secretary Page 8 POA Journal December 2013 The 1977 Murder of San Francisco Police Officer Douglas E. Gibbs By Paul Chignell, Two parolees had met up a few cup-and-saucer position pretending Legal Defense Administrator minutes earlier at Penny’s coffee shop to have a gun and yelling at Salcido and on the 200 block of Taylor Street. The that he would kill him. Salcido sur- Gary Delagnes, two career criminals had first met rendered, and was taken into custody Past President while doing time at San Quentin State with the assistance of Sergeant John Prison. They were James Anderson, a Harrington and other responding It was just over thirty-six (36) years black male 43 years of age on parole officers. ago, but for San Francisco Police Of- for first-degree robbery, and Ramon ficers still working and those retired, Salcido, aka “Joe Jojola”, a white male Condition Of Officer Gibbs the murder of Officer Doug Gibbs will 33 years of age on parole for burglary. Doug Gibbs lay mortally wounded never be forgotten for a multitude of The two miscreants were on the in the street. A passing city ambulance Officer Douglas E. Gibbs reasons. First and foremost is the loss prowl for easy victims. As they walked, on the way to another call diverted being a felon in possession of a fire- of a brave police officer who left his Salcido bragged about his recent bur- and was there within seconds. The arm, carrying a concealed firearm, and widow Laurie and three daughters: glary haul from a grocery store on 9th stricken Gibbs was rushed to San receiving stolen property. With the Colleen six (6), Jessica four (4) and Street, south of Market Street. They Francisco General Hospital. He had death of Gibbs, the charge of murder Angela sixteen (16) months. The rage continued to walk west on Eddy Street, suffered brain damage as a result of was added to the list. and dismay that followed Doug’s mur- and then south on Jones Street. Officer the shooting. der was also borne from a criminal Lomax spotted the two and saw them Doug Gibbs valiantly fought for Opening The Cage For Killers justice system that failed miserably engaged in conversation while peering his life for six (6) more days as scores As Doug Gibbs lay dying at San the society it was created to protect. at decoy Scheffler. Both men looked of San Francisco police officers lined Francisco General Hospital, the ruth- furtively up and down the street. Sal- up to donate blood to their fellow of- less history of Ramon Salcido became Murderous Scene In cido retreated into a doorway while ficer. In all, three hundred (300) pints glaringly obvious. The San Francisco The Tenderloin Anderson commented something to of blood were used during the futile Chronicle published daily articles about It was 1:00 am in the morning of Scheffler, inquiring about his missing attempt to save his life. On October Salcido’s extensive criminal record and September 26, 1977 when members of finger. Anderson then lifted a wallet 2, 1977 Officer Gibbs, Star #193, suc- history of extreme violence dating the Street Crimes Unit of the Crime from the unresponsive decoy and cumbed to his injuries after suffering back to 1958. In conjunction with the Specific Task Force set up operations at started to walk away to the corner of irreversible brain damage. news stories was an editorial excoriat- the corner of Golden Gate and Jones Golden Gate and Jones Streets. Schef- A service was held at the Church ing judges and probation officials for Streets. The Street Crimes Unit had fler then gave the pre-arranged signal of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in allowing this despicable criminal to been formed a year earlier, just after that the wallet had been removed, and Pacifica, and he was laid to rest at be constantly released from jail. One Thanksgiving. Lieutenant Charles Officers Gibbs and Lomax moved in. Cypress Lawn on October 4, 1977. Fif- story by the late police reporter Robert Beene and Lieutenant Bill Scheffler Gibbs quickly detained Anderson, teen hundred (1500) people attended Popp described in excruciating detail — who were best friends in 1977 and and placed him against his unmarked his service, including one thousand the “Suspect’s Shocking Record.” A remain so today — were co-managers car for a search. “I’m a police officer.” (1000) San Francisco police officers. September 30, 1977 editorial said it of the elite unit. More than fifty (50) Officer Gibbs announced, “You are all — “Opening the Cage for Killers.” officers were assigned to attack the under arrest.” Both Officer Lomax The Case Is Made Over and over again, Salcido had increasing street crime in specific and Lieutenant Scheffler were walking An SFPD informant quickly ap- been arrested for robbery, burglary, neighborhoods of the city. One of the briskly toward the scene of that arrest. peared and led police to James An- auto theft, and murder. But he served techniques was to use a decoy officer Suddenly, Salcido emerged from the derson at 57 Taylor Street. Anderson little time in prison for each and ev- lying on the sidewalk, posing as a vul- shadows, pulled a revolver from his confessed to the crime and described ery conviction, and was consistently nerable potential victim with a wallet waistband, and shot Officer Gibbs on his relationship with the murderer allowed to go free only to be arrested or other valuables visible to would-be his right side below the armpit. The Salcido, as well as their movements again for the similar crimes. To many robbery suspects. suspect then fired a second shot, strik- prior to the murder. at the time, it was all seen as the re- In this instance, Lieutenant Bill ing Anderson in the shoulder. The .38 caliber revolver had been sult of an impudent criminal justice Scheffler, night manager of the Unit, Salcido then ran north on Jones to stolen from a burglary on 9th Street a system. was the decoy at 136 Jones Street. He Turk Street. Officer Lomax fired five few weeks prior. That weapon was re- The 1970 scholarly work produced wore disheveled clothing, and had (5) shots at the fleeing Salcido, but trieved from the waistband of Salcido. by the San Francisco Committee on fake blood on his hand covering an none hit their mark. Scheffler pursued Criminalists later matched bullets Crime specifically singled out Ramon actual wound where part of his finger Salcido and tackled him, but the burly retrieved from Anderson and Gibbs Salcido as the poster child for what was had been amputated. Bill appeared parolee struggled free and ran off — to the weapon in Salcido’s possession. wrong with the criminal justice system as an elderly, easy mark on the tough but not before firing a third shot at Witnesses were located who verified in the city. All through the 1960s, Sal- streets of the Tenderloin district. His Scheffler. what the police had determined. The cido was arrested in Sacramento, San cover officers were James Lomax, who Unarmed, but also undaunted, suspect Salcido claimed that “he did Francisco, Florida, and New Mexico for was positioned across the street in a Scheffler pursued Salcido and cor- nothing” and refused to speak further burglaries, robberies, auto theft, and parking lot, and Doug Gibbs observing nered him on the 100 block of Taylor with investigators. weapons — and then soon released. from an unmarked police car parked Street. Unbelievably, Scheffler pointed Initially, Salcido was charged with In 1966, he was released on the advice up the street. at Salcido with his hands posed in a multiple counts of aggravated assault, of a probation official because he was

These photos all depict SFPD response at the blood bank Gibbs, and police officers contributed more than half of for Officer Gibbs. The television reporter from Channel the total. In addition, two TV reporters, Lee McEachern 5 is Ed Arnow. and David Fowler, plus a number of military police, fire- Altogether, there were more than 430 donations for men and general public donated. Photos courtesy of Jan Free Initial Consultation for SFPOA/SFPD Family & Friends Nelson, Public Infor- Specializing the areas of: mation Department, Irwin Memorial Blood Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Civil Litigation Bank, 270 Masonic FRANK PASSAGLIA, attorney at law Ave., S.F. 94118 33 years experience 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 600 Tel: 650-991-2001 Daly City, California 94014 Fax: 650-991-2010 E-mail: [email protected] Former San Francisco Police Officer Former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney (1979–1997) December 2013 POA Journal Page 9 deemed to be “a borderline mental the year. He defective.” was released, Of particular note was his arrest in and was free 1968 by none other than Bill Scheffler to pick up for a robbery at the 5th and Mission a stolen gun Streets garage. In June of 1969, he was a nd mu rder sent to the county jail in San Bruno our colleague, where he and an accomplice escaped Doug Gibbs. by lowering themselves five (5) sto- In 1978, Sal- ries to the ground with a knotted jail cido was con- blanket. He then broke into a house victed in San Ramon Salcido in Pacifica and murdered a ninety-two Francisco Superior Court by a jury of year old (92) retired sea captain, as well his peers and ultimately sentenced to as bludgeoning to death the captain’s life in San Quentin State Prison. seventy-four (74) year old wife. Salcido Salcido died at San Quentin on was convicted of those murders and August 10, 2007. sentenced to five (5) years to life in prison. Just six (6) years later he was The Paragons Of Virtue paroled. And Commentary On September 26, 1976, while out San Francisco would not be the The murder scene at Golden Gate and Jones Streets circa 1977 of prison for only two (2) months, he same without the naysayers, the crit- was arrested for two (2) burglaries. He ics, and the commentators. You all the editor expressing their dismay, and ing pier at Lake Merced near the old failed to show up in court, and was ar- know those folks. They like to criticize expressing appreciation for how decoy boathouse restaurant. A large plaque rested on that bench warrant by SFPD the police, especially when a cop is operations protect innocent victims embedded in stone was placed at the Officer Craig Piro (now retired) at the killed. As Doug Gibbs was near death, and are a strong part of ethical and sight. The reason for this dedication old Greyhound Bus depot at 50 7th the late SF Chronicle columnist Herb proactive police work. was to acknowledge the many fishing Street. On January 20, 1977 he plead Caen took some shots at the SFPD de- Months later, The San Francisco Po- trips that Doug had made with chil- guilty to burglary, and was sentenced coy operations. Another commentator, lice Commission recognized the heroic dren over the previous years. to State Prison. But lo and behold, a criminal defense appellate lawyer, deeds of Lieutenant Scheffler and Of- In 2003, the San Francisco Chronicle our favorite criminal coddler on the penned an editorial opinion piece ficers Gibbs and Lomax by bestowing reported that the fishing pier dedi- bench, Judge Joseph Karesh, sus- about how police decoy operations on each a Gold Medal of Valor. The cated in Doug’s honor was in disrepair. pended state prison and sent Salcido should not be allowed. The response honor for Doug Gibbs was, of course, The head of the San Francisco Recre- instead to the county jail for one (1) from crime-weary San Franciscans was made posthumously. ation and Park Department said that year. Of course, Salcido did not serve strong. Many residents wrote letters to it would be repaired within a year. In The Legacy Of Doug Gibbs 2007 there was no repair and it was re- Doug Gibbs was only 27 at the time ported that other projects had priority. of his death. In 2013, retired SFPD officers Mike He had entered the Police Academy McElligott and Reno Rapagnani dis- on May 17, 1971, and died six (6) short covered that the stone with plaque We Should Never Forget years later on October 2, 1977. He was a was completely overgrown by foliage, By Larry Chan member of the ill-fated 119th Academy and littered with debris. Sergeant Ron Rep Ingleside Station Class, and was the first of three officers Banta and his team from the SFPD from that class to be killed in the line canine unit cleared that foliage away I wanted to thank Paul Chignell, of duty. Classmate John Macaulay was so that the memorial can be observed Gary Delagnes, and Ray Shine for shot and killed in 1982, and classmate by passers-by. The San Francisco Vet- having an article every month re- Jim Dougherty died in the crash of an eran Police Officers’ Association has a

membering officers that were killed o SFPD helicopter in the year 2000. committee chaired by Mark Hurley to c in the line of duty. This is very im- Bill Scheffler, who retired from the repair the memorial, and to rededicate portant because, we should NEVER SFPD in 1987 at the rank of Com- the plaque at Lake Merced, or at an FORGET the ultimate sacrifice mander, said that Doug Gibbs was alternative location nearby. The San these officers made, because of the ony Carras one of the finest police officers he Francisco Police Officers’ Association, profession they chose. The deaths ever met. He said Doug never refused under the leadership of President of these officers not only impacted an assignment or task. He was a quiet Marty Halloran, has pledged financial the members of the department, but man who was honored by his superiors assistance to accomplish this project. their families as well. Many of who, Photo T by over twenty (20) times for outstanding We look forward to inviting all of were husbands, brothers, fathers of the loved ones of these fallen of- police work. His young life was ended you to this memorial to acknowledge and sons. ficers. Many from the wives, sisters, while performing a dangerous assign- our brother, our colleague, Doug From 1967–1982, 14 San Fran- and brothers and from the children ment as a public servant. Gibbs. He was a fine human being, cisco police officers were murdered that never got to know their fathers In 1978, Doug’s family and col- and a great cop. in the line of duty. 13 by gunfire or were too young to remember. leagues dedicated a children’s fish- God Bless you Doug—Forever. and 1 from a bombing. We see these Some are on the anniversary date names everyday we walk into the of the death, some are random, just Hall of Justice, etched in stone for a wanting to say hello. Some of the lifetime or if you are a member that children followed in the footsteps works at the station, that member of their fathers and are police of- Taraval officer slain by gunfire in 2006 worked at. Some have some form ficers now, asking “I hope I made of plaque in memory of that officer. you proud”. Remembering Bryan Tuvera The stories of how these officers This holds true not only to our By Judy Riggle, Retired SFPD died show a picture of the danger- department, but many others. If you ous time to be a police officer and search through any officer in the Sunday, December 22, is the seventh anniversary of the fatal shooting how cowardly the acts that took nation, you will find the same com- of Officer Bryan Tuvera #1941. Officer Tuvera had cornered an escaped their lives were. From the Black Lib- ments from many family members. felon near 25th Avenue and Lawton Street. eration Army, the Weather Under- Huge voids left for the family after Taraval Station will mark the date with an informal gathering in the ground (members of which today the officer was killed. It just hits so Officer Bryan Tuvera Community Room, Taraval Station. enjoy freedom) to officers being much closer to home because they Captain Lum welcomes all who wish to remember and honor Bryan shot for no reason other than be- are members of the SFPD and San to visit between 1500 and 2200 hours. ing in uniform and others valiantly Francisco is not a large city, being performing their duties. that if you are a Native, regardless If you don’t know some of the of how old you are, you will know Vince Sheehan has Added the Power of RE/MAX! stories of how these officers fell, someone that knows someone else. you can read a brief synopsis of how I ask every member to take some Vince Sheehan Real Estate is Now RE/MAX Vision these officers were killed, by logging time and research a name of a fallen on to the Officer Down Memorial Page officer. See how that officer died. Search San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma County MLS listings at (www.odmp.org). It hits very close to Thanks to the Internet, you will SFsFinest.com MarinsFinest.com SonomasFinest.com home to read what led up to some of find much more. You might even their deaths. Some are still unsolved find out how that officer lived and to this day. paint a different picture other than But what struck me the most, a name on a wall or a statistic. The were the reflections left by family longer time passes, some may not members when you scroll down remember. It is very important to the page. There are many posted remember and pass that memory by individuals just thanking the of- on to the future members, so WE Vince Sheehan, Broker Kathy Sullivan, Realtor ficer. I read through these and I was NEVER FORGET. (SFPD Member 1981–90) (Retired/MTA 1981-2010) taken back to read entries by many Call (415) 302-2500 Call (707) 799-2493 Page 10 POA Journal December 2013

From the Archives

By Rob Pedersen, Ingleside Station Take a few minutes to read “Portrait of a Policeman” from the POA Notebook December 1971 publication on Page 4. The portrait summarizes a survey con- ducted by the POA of its membership. Most certainly, a comparison between membership demographics from 1971 and 2013 (a difference of 42 years) would be quite striking.

Let us review a few differences: 1. To start off, the wording of the title itself denotes the change in our mem- bership. Specifically, the term “policeman” in 1971 when compared to the preferred term “police officer” today indirectly signifies the increase in number of female officers in the department. This change allows the role of a police officer to become a gender-neutral position. 2. The average age of members at their start with the SFPD in 1971 was 21 years old. When I started in 2008, the average age of recruits was thirty. This is due in part to the fact that while policing was, and still is, a first and last career for many officers, policing is becoming more often a second career one pursues. 3. The average officer in 1971 belonged to at least one fraternal or church organization. How many of us now are actively involved in any type of civic organization? Are there many Lions Clubs or Jaycees members in this department? Do our younger members even know what those are? Robert Putnam’s Bowling Alone describes this very decline in social organization involvement.

A lot can be said about the differences between today’s department and the department of the past. Read the article to spot more differences. While the demographics described in the 1971 survey do represent a paradigm shift in our backgrounds and social identities when compared to today’s department, we must never forget that our mission remains the same.

Injured On Duty By A Negligent Motorist Or DUI Driver? “It’s Not Just A Workers Comp Case!” Former Prosecutor Todd P. Emanuel Can Help!

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Visit our website: www.sfpoa.org “Like” us on Facebook December 2013 POA Journal Page 11 Numbers Prove Paragon Police-Fire Deal was Savvy Investment Post 456 By Brian Stansbury investor, and has nothing to do with SFPOA Treasurer the business. The SFPOA owns 701 ews 2nd Street and collects a rent check. N I remember when the Paragon Nothing more. By Greg Corrales Restaurant commercial space was pur- Three years later, the market has chased and the questions we all had rebounded and property values are Under a national military surplus at the time. Why did we purchase a soaring. So what is 701 2nd Street program, the Defense Department restaurant? One of my goals as Trea- worth? We valued 701 2nd Street the is giving to law enforcement agen- “That’s the way we like them to end.” surer has been to review the SFPOA’s same way you value a home — you cies 8-ton, armor-protected military investments, which includes the Para- look to see what comparable proper- fighting vehicles with gun turrets and A retired Marine completed a 3,600- gon space located at 701 2nd Street. I ties are selling for. Marty Halloran bulletproof glass that were once the mile run across the country on Veter- was surprised at what I learned. asked Cushman & Wakefield, a large U.S. answer to roadside bombs dur- ans Day, raising $400,000 for three First, a little background. A group commercial real estate brokerage firm, ing the Iraq war. The vehicles, which charities that help vets adjust to civil- of investors who owned the Paragon for comparables. We received two originally cost about $500,000 each ian life. Sgt. Brendan O’Toole, 25, set Restaurant also owned 701 2nd Street comparisons, both of which are less at the height of the war, are among off in November 2012 from Oceanside, — the commercial space that housed desirable buildings. The comparisons the biggest pieces of equipment given California, and ran between 15 and the restaurant. The investors wanted were priced at were $687 and 701 per away by the Department of Defense. 20 miles a day through 21 states. He to sell the space and get their money square foot. finished his run in Portland, Maine, For police and sheriff’s depart- back. So, in 2010, they listed 701 2nd I used the average price per square joined by local police, firefighters, ments, which have scooped up 165 of Street at $4.2 million. foot of the comparisons ($694) and and vets. the mine-resistant ambush-protected Meanwhile, the SFPOA was looking multiplied it by the square footage of vehicles, or MRAPS, since they became The 29 U.S. Marines dodged bullets to invest the proceeds from the sale of 701 2nd Street (5744). This estimates available this summer, the price and at the front, first in the Pacific and an old building it owned on 7th Street. the value of 701 2nd Street at approxi- the ability to deliver shock and awe then in Germany, passing top-secret The SFPOA saw an opportunity in the mately $4.0 million. If you accept the while serving warrants or dealing with messages to each other in a code the wake of the Great Recession, and of- $4.0 million valuation, 701 2nd Street hostage standoffs was just too good enemy couldn’t crack. The warriors, fered $3.0 million. has earned the SFPOA over 15% a year. to pass up. Navajo Code Talkers, relied on their The Paragon initially scoffed at If you run the numbers again, based native language to develop the code, the low offer, and then accepted. The on a $3.5 million valuation, the return “It’s armored. It’s heavy. It’s in- which helped to turn the course of SFPOA purchased 701 2nd Street for is over 8%. Either way, these are strong timidating. And it’s free,” said Albany World War II in the favor of the Allies. $3.0 million, and then leased the space numbers. County Sheriff Craig Apple, among Of the original group, only one is still back to the Paragon Restaurant. The In hindsight, the purchase of 701 five county sheriff’s departments and alive: Chester Nez. On November 9, SFPOA now collects a rent check and 2nd Street was smart. The SFPOA three other police agencies in New the American Veterans Center hon- the Paragon pays the insurance, prop- purchased a commercial space in a York that have taken delivery of an ored Nez and six other veterans for erty tax, and utilities. This is known building in a premier location at the MR AP. bravery and valor above and beyond as a Triple Net Lease. Companies such bottom of the market. This investment The trucks do have limits. They are the call of duty during combat. Nez as Walgreens and 7-Eleven are Triple has produced an exceptional return too big to travel on some bridges and received the Audie Murphy Award for Net Lease tenants – they lease the that any professional real estate inves- roads and have a tendency to be tippy distinguished service in the military building from the property owner. The tor would be happy with. on uneven ground. And then there’s during World War II. property owner is only a real estate So should we. some cost of retrofitting them for civil- When the Code Talkers got out of ian use and fueling the 36,000-pound the service, “they told us not to talk behemoths that get about 5 miles to about what we did,” Nez said. The SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL SFPOA MEMBERS the gallon. Navajo men received no fanfare, and Our friend, the American Civil Lib- many struggled. Instead of people Notice of Nominations for SFPOA erties Union is predictably criticizing thanking them for their service, they what it sees as the increasing milita- faced discrimination and insults. rization of the nation’s police. ACLU Without support, suffering from what Executive Board Officers – affiliates have been collecting 2012 most now know to be post-traumatic Nominations will be taken for the following offices: records to determine the extent of stress, many Code Talkers turned to • President military hardware and tactics acquired alcohol and lived on the streets. There by police, planning to issue a report were about 420 Code Talkers that fol- • Vice President early next year. “One of our concerns lowed the original 29 into service. Of • Secretary with this is it has a tendency to esca- that group, about 30 are still alive. late violence,” said ACLU Center for • Treasurer On November 7 the SF Police-Fire Justice senior counsel Kara Dansky. Post held its annual Officer of the Year • Sergeant-at-Arms After the initial 165 of the MRAP Dinner. It was a great success as we (All are three-year terms commencing at the first POA Board trucks were distributed this year, mili- honored four heroes; Sergeant Patrick meeting following the January 2014 on-line election.) tary officials say police have requests Griffin and Officers Michael Tursi, Nominations for SFPOA Executive Officers are to be presented in writing, in for 731 more, but none are available. Michael Simmons, and Officer Robert or nominated from the floor, by any member, at the December 18, 2013 Once more become available, won’t Fung. If you were unable to attend, try Board of Directors Meeting, convening at noon, at the POA Building, 800 Chief Suhr be surprised when I cruise to make it next year. Bryant Street, 3rd Floor (enter from 6th Street doorway). up driving one of these vehicles for The Election of Executive Officers will be held in January 2014. In December we will be making our COMPSTAT! Any member interested in being nominated for election to any of the annual Christmas visit to the veterans positions listed above should abide by the bylaw sections 600 and 602 In New York, the Albany County in Fort Miley. The visit with the old sheriff’s department already had four veterans, many of whom have outlived excerpted below. A complete copy of the SFPOA Bylaws is available to any smaller military-surplus Humvees. The all their friends and families, is one of member on-line at www.sfpoa.org, or upon request at 415-861-5060. District new MRAP truck, which can travel up our most gratifying activities. They are or unit representatives can also provide any member with a copy of the to 65 mph, will go into service after so grateful to have visitors during the SFPOA Bylaws upon request. – Ed. technicians remove the gun turret and holiday season, and to receive gifts change the paint from military sand from another generation of veterans. ARTICLE VI: NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS AND INSTALLATIONS to civilian black. Sheriff Apple rejected Section 600. Eligibility and Term of Office SF Police-Fire Post meets on the sec- the idea that the nation’s police forces A. Any active member of this Association who has been a member for at least ond Tuesday of every month. Meetings are becoming too militaristic. one (1) year shall be eligible for election to office in this Association. are at 1600 hours in the Park Station B. The term of office of Officers of the Association shall be three (3) years “Nothing could be further from the community room. If you are a veteran Section 602. Election Process truth,” he said. “Our problem is we we urge you to join the American Le- A. Nominations for Officers and Directors to serve on the Board of Directors have to make sure we are prepared to gion. I can be contacted at gc1207@ shall occur at the December Board meeting immediately preceding the election. respond to every type of crisis.” comcast.net or at (415) 242-3026. Nothing herein contained shall preclude the right of a member in good standing Contact me and I will answer any from being nominated from the floor at the December Board meeting. In one recent incident, a team used questions you might have. B. When an election is to be held, the Board of Directors shall appoint a General its armored military-surplus Humvee Election Committee. This Committee shall review the eligibility of the nominees, to approach a barricaded suspect, SF Police-Fire Post 456 wishes all of administer the election process via on-line voting through the SFPOA website and similar to a circumstance in which you a wonderful Christmas & and a make the results known to the membership. it might use the MRAP. “We rolled happy and healthy 2014! C. Regular elections shall be held commencing at 8:00 a.m. on the second (2nd) the Humvee in the front yard, gave a Monday of January and continuing until midnight (12:00 a.m.) of the third (3rd) couple of commands and he said, `OK, Friday in January. I’m coming out,” an investigator said. D. The General Election Committee shall oversee the entire election process. Ev- ery on-line ballot shall be numbered and accounted for by the Election Committee. Page 12 POA Journal December 2013

Airport Bureau Holiday Party Ingleside Station Friday, December 13, 2011 cordially invites you 7:00 pm Hana Zen Restaurant, the end of Pier 39 2013 ANNUAL on the 2nd level, HOLIDAY PARTY overlooking the San Francisco Bay Saturday December 14, 2013 Buffet Style Japanese Food, Prime Rib and Crab. 6:00 pm to. midnight Hana Zen at Pier 39, M209 Cost $50 including tax and tip. DJ for dancing. $60 per person Two hour parking validation. Includes Buffet Dinner, No Host Cocktails, Dancing, Photo Booth, 5 raffle tickets & more! Make check out to Hana Zen or cash. All are welcome! Get your tickets by December 1st. Contact Alvin Louie Cash preferred, Pease contact Ana Lee, Yesi Brandt, 415 971-4578 Krystal Guzman or Mandy Kabanuch [email protected] at Ingleside Station for tickets (415-404-4000) Make checks payable to Krystle Guzman

Major Crimes Unit (Homicide & C.I.U.)

December 19, 2013 at 6 pm

The Kingfish Restaurant 201 South B. St, San Mateo

Choose one of the following main dish: (includes appetizers Panko Crusted Jumbo Prawns, Filet Mignon Potstickers, Based Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms and Caesar Salad) Pan Roasted Australian Sea Bass Pureed Yukon gold potatoes, sautéed haricot verts, tarragon whole grain mus- tard, lemon beurre blanc, grilled scallions Come Aboard The SF Spirit to Celebrate Roasted Chicken Breast Northern Station's Holiday Party! Garlic mashed potatoes, pan-drip’n gravy, asparagus Friday, December 20, 2013 Teriyaki Skirt Steak Where: Pier 3 (Washington/Embarcadero) Teriyaki marinated grilled skirt steak, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, crispy Board: 6:30-7 pm • Event: 7 pm-IO:30 pm onion rings Dock and Disembark: 10:30-10:45 pm Corn Ravioli & Chanterelles Filled with pureed white corn, mascarpone & rosemary, frisee-asparagus salad, $100.00 per person includes: truffled beurre blanc No Host Bar, but (Complimentary Drinks will be given), Buffet dinner, Your choice of dessert: dessert bar, glass of Champagne, DJ with Dancing, and door prizes. Chocolate Decadence or Vanilla Bean Crème Brulèe Enjoy a sweeping tour of the Bay. Take pictures under the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, McCovey Cove, Treasure Island, $80 per person and Alcatraz Island. Limited Seating please R.S.V.P. Rooms have been blocked at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Capt. Joseph McFadden 553-1484 located at 5 Embarcadero, $155.00 Room Rate Lt. Alexa O’Brien 553-1184 Call 415-788-1234 and reference SFPD or Email Sgt. Kyra Delaney 734-3102 Resweb.passkey. com/go/s4pd for Reservations 11/20/2013 Cash or checks accepted. Nearby hotels w/government rates: Double Tree by Hilton 866-460-7456, 835 Airport Blvd, Burlingame Make Checks Payable to Northern Station Floral Fund Hilton Garden Inn 855-277-5057, 2000 Bridgepoint Circle, San Mateo and give to Lynn Pomatto by Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Hilton Burlingame 650-340-8500, 600 Airport Blvd, Burlingame Marriot San Mateo, 650-653-6000, 1770 So. Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS MEMORABLE OCCASION! December 2013 POA Journal Page 13

Central Station Christmas Party The National Latino Peace Officers Association, San Francisco Chapter Saturday, December 21, 2013 Presents the Annual Scholarship 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm and Toy Drive Dinner Dance

Come join us for great food, raffle prizes, music and dancing! St. Francis Yacht Club Saturday, December 7, 2013 700 Marina Blvd 6:00 pm Cocktails 7:00 pm Sit-Down Dinner/Presentations Hosted Cocktails from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm 8:30 pm Music/Dancing Menu First Dominic’s At Oyster Point Caesar Salad 360 Oyster Point Blvd., South San Francisco Main $55 per person $100 per couple Choice of Chicken, Beef or Fish $500 per table of 10 Dessert Dinner choice of Stuffed Chicken Medallions, Key Lime Pie Stuffed Petrale Sole, Eggplant Lasagna After dinner, dancing, cigar and dessert bar. Proceeds to Benefit the LPOA Youth Scholarship Fund And Christmas Toy Giveaway $100.00 Per Person Bring a New Unwrapped Toy and Get Free Raffle Tickets For scholarship applications and information, please email Please R.S.V.P. by December 7, 2013 Maria Oropeza at [email protected] to Joe Fischer, Eddie Money or PSA Tracy T Maria Oropeza 415-553-1919 at Central Station or call 415-315-2400 I C Mario Delgadillo 415-404-4000 K Nelson Martinez 415-786-0473 E Marciel Marquez 415-401-4600 T S Dave Elliott 415-671-2300

Join Us For The Park Station Christmas Party Saturday, December 21, 2013 5:30 pm — Midnight No Host Bar “Cops for Christ”

Hors d’oeuvres Winter Luncheon 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm The San Francisco Chapter of the Fellowship of Sit Down Dinner Christian Peace Officers is Hosting a 7:00 pm _ 9:00 pm Spring Luncheon All are welcome! Poultry, Beef or Vegetarian Photo Booth Thursday, December 19, 2013 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm 12:00-1:00 pm DJ and Dancing POA Board Room 9:00 pm – Midnight 801 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor $70 per person Payment due 12-06-13 GUEST SPEAKER Tarik El-Ansary serves as the Executive Pastor at Reality SF, a church community that started in 2010 in the Castro District and has grown Cash or Checks (checks payable to Ron Meyer to 1,400 attendees each Sunday. The Reality family of churches is Sgt. Ron Meyer 415-242-3032 or Officer Hans Gumpfer 650-438-6745 a small movement committed to relational church planting and serving the broader body of Christ. Tarik’s life story is unique as his 10 rooms available at a discounted rate of path was dramatically transformed the day he surrendered his heart $144.00 / Use code SFPD Holiday Party to Christ. He and his wife Erika live in Ashbury Heights with their 15 Room must be reserved by 12//06/13 month old daughter, Isabelle. You will be blessed to hear Tarik’s story this Christmas Season! Embassy Suites • 250 Gateway Boulevard Please come for a great lunch and message from Pastor Tarik! South San Francisco Lunch catered by Pancho Villa — No Cost 650-598-3400 RSVP contact David Lazar at [email protected] Page 14 POA Journal December 2013 all over the sidewalk, selling without Ingelside Station — Yet another a permit. Instead of just hustling this SENSELESS vicious beating to a man guy along, the officers decide to go occurs on the Muni. Not only is he forth with a little investigation. Our beaten, but dragged off the bus and salesman is now trying his best to beaten again, his property stolen, pack up and leave. Hold on slick, Ba- and left on the sidewalk. Inspector bam! You have warrants, you are sell- Andrea Creed obtains the video of ing childrens toys, you are an out of this psychotic suspect. Officers Car- compliance SEX REGISTRANT, you are los Padilla and Matt Seavey review under arrest, you are disturbed. You 4 the video. Later, out of the bat cave, are also going to jail. We don’t need A 3 there is dummy with the same cloth- you selling childrens toys when you M 8 ing (distinctive) he had on the day of are a sex registrant. Oooo my, there By the beating/robbery. He is hooked-up are no words, not here at least. Russ Gordon and brought to the station. He lies K Taraval Station about, well, everything. Identification Bayview Station//4Boys/Op- is performed and, yep, it’s him. He is erations Center — Another young booked on various charges; he will no woman has her smart phone stolen. I would like to wish all my brothers house and stared at the wall and won- doubt go to jail forever. A call to the police ensues. Officers and sisters in the SFPD and all CCSF dered how did I get so stupid, but no! Lydia Faidiga, and in-training-at-the- employees a safe, wonderful, happy Booked. Patient police work, great job! Bayview Station — Officers Brent time Matt Jew race to the scene. Yep, it Holiday season. May the New Year Cader, Alvaro Mora And Brandon ends well folks. Matt gets all the info, a bring happiness, health and prosperity Ingelside Station — A young man Thompson set up on a stolen vehicle. call to Operations Center is made, Ops to all of you. May we remember the sees his girlfriend’s car being broken After some station banter to pass the tracks the phone to an exact location, ones we lost in this past year, wish well into. While chasing after the suspect, time, two suspects walk up to the said Officer Pete Busalacchi monitoring to their families, and be consoled they he is also calling the police. Officers car and start going through the trunk. the air responds to that location on are with God and in peace. Brian Burke, Tyler Dove, and Shawn Officers approach the suspects, genius his motorcycle, Pete finds the suspect, Imhoff respond. Right from Page number one admits to stealing the car suspect is detained, a cold show is per- Now to this month’s KMA 438. I 148 of the Bad Guy Manual, suspect (later admits it again after Miranda). formed, cold show positive, bad guy have received numerous complaints; runs from cops, jumps numerous Burglary tools are found, citizen gets off to jail, victim has justice, property yes complaints that the incidents fences, scares the hell out of an entire their car back, cops laugh at how easy returned. Cops do another great job depicted in my articles are dated. Yes, neighborhood, is caught after a quick that one was, Dillinger goes to jail. battling the new 21st century crime. many are, because it is the Journal poli- perimeter is set up, resists arrest when cy not to publish arrest incidents until the game is over, and is ON PAROLE! Park Station — Officer Tov Ch- Homeland Security — While the the legal proceedings have finished so Must be one of those non-violent fellas. hunmeng is flagged down by a vic- boats were docked, members of the as not to risk jeopardizing a trial or Nonetheless, you are going back to jail! tim who (you guessed it) had all his Marine Unit Sergeant Dan Laval, Of- hearing. Also, officers have been pro- property inclusive of his smart phone ficers Mike Bushnell and Matt Mattei moted, moved on to another station, Tenderloin Station/Violence Re- stolen. Tov pings the phone, finds it, were riding Muni to keep our citizens or are no longer with the Department duction Team/State Parole — A drives with the victim to the location, safe. A young man enters the rear of via retirement or other reasons. The vicious beating takes place on our they both see the suspect, suspect is the bus without showing a Muni pass. following are some of the heroic and, streets. The victim is stomped, kicked trying to flee in a cab, suspect is a Oh my, that’s just an infraction officer, well, just great police work that our nearly to death, and lays unconscious dummy, suspect is arrested, property why are you so “aggressive?” Well, members perform EVERYDAY. I give fading into a coma. Officers Chris returned. Sergeant Pilar Torres inter- the cops do their job, get the gent off you the close of 2013 of KMA 438. In Bowman and Ed Gamble respond. rogates our hero and he makes some the bus for a further investigation, he January we will start fresh with more In the carnage they find thatParole really troubling statements that will fidgets (snaps, he going to run), he up-to-date, stories from the streets. Agents Colarusso and Robles have hinder his later defense –it was my does, he doesn’t get far, he resists, he’s one of the suspects detained. Chris brother- -those are not my pants- -why an idiot, he has a 9mm pistol and a Central/Northern Stations — and Ed do a great job of processing you trumpin me- -I was out of the state box of ammo on him, he is arrested. While minding her own business, a the scene only to discover that video at Civil Air Defense training, etc. Not Sergeant Matt Dudley takes the in- young woman is walking through the of this attempted murder exists. The quite slick, booked, and off to jail. vestigation over, finds out dummy Central District. Unbeknownst to her, video is shown to the TTF officers has been arrested for manslaughter four maniacs are about to commit the and Officers Danny Solorzanoand Central Station/CIU — Sergeants before and the gun was stolen. Simple crime du jour; jumping out of a car and Adrian Payne recognize the outstand- Troy Carrasco, Alex Takaoka, Robert ole fashioned police work, turns into a beating the victim to steal electronic ing suspect as a local bad guy. With Lee, Officers Josh Tiumalu, Chris great arrest! Thank you, Rudy Giuliani! equipment. Yes, oh yes, two juveniles this information in hand, Sergeants Anderson, Randall Soohoo, Eric Great job fellas. and two adults are prowling the streets Sean Frost and Tony Rovano take Valentini, James Johnson and Kurt looking for victims when they come over the caper. Officers Nick Donato Macaulay all played a significant role Ingelside Station — Another cell across this innocent woman. She is and Nick Ferrando go on the hunt in this caper. A security guard ob- phone robbery aboard a Muni LRV. beaten, thrown to the ground, kicked, and find our hero. Ba-Bing, found, serves two suspects stealing a vehicle. Sergeant Arron Lozada, Officers Car- and her camera and phone are stolen. arrested, 40-caliber gun found in his He attempts to get a better look at los Padilla and Dan Barajas respond Officer Randall Soohoo and Eric room, evidence collected. Sean and the plate now that the suspects have and with the information given. Bam! Valentini arrive on scene and do a Tony put the whole caper together for completed the crime, suspects see him Suspects are located. Two phones are great job of getting the suspect infor- a complete prosecution. This is the and one of them pulls out a firearm found on the dum-dums, a call to the mation over the air. Well, you can’t short story of a big caper. But unlike (air soft gun, but the security guard victims phone is made, and one of the out-run a radio; Officers Tom Moran, the movies, hours of diligent police does not know this) and fires a shot phones rings. Mmmmmm. Cold show Patrick Griffin and Mike Tursi (Co work went into this arrest. Great job! at him, striking him in the back. Our done, cold show positive, suspects E) hear the broadcast and KAPOW… citizen hero pulls his firearm and lets transported to the station, another vic- they see the suspect vehicle in front Central Station — Officers Car- loose with some lead at the suspects, tim responds to the station telling the of them on Market street. Traffic stop michael Reyes, Tony Randolph, and suspects flee, coppers all respond to cops she was robbed in the same area. made, cold show done, positive ID John Shanahan see a vehicle driving the scene. Coppers spot one suspect “What’s your cell phone number?” A made, property eventually returned, with lights off at night. Snips, prob- walking, he is detained, vehicle is call is placed, SNIPS, the other phone victim feels better about a crap situa- able cause. Hold onto your hats, pas- found, second dummy is found, bullet rings, another cold show, another posi- tion, cops feel good about a job well senger had a no bail warrant, ¼ once holes in the vehicle are found, weapon tive ID. Sergeant Melonee Alvarez, done, maniacs off to County Jail and of meth on him, baggies, scales, and recovered, cold shows performed, posi- Matt Seavey, Mike Shugars, Krystle Juvenile Justice Center. a diploma from Dummy University. tive. Sergeant Leonard Poggio of CIU Guzman get involved. Under Arron’s After Miranda, he gives it up. Driver responds and has to unravel this huge direction, a key is found on one of the Ingelside Station — Officers Dun- walks, passenger goes to jail, cops cluster; he does, bad guys booked on suspects and is tied to a local motel, can Duffin and Robert Rueca spot a swagger and feel good about getting all sorts of charges. I know I do not permission to search form signed, stolen vehicle and decide to patiently more meth (the worst of the worst give this caper justice with such a short search completed, clothing that was set up on the car. They see the suspect drug) off the street. chapter in KMA 438, but the sergeants captured on the original Muni video leave a residence and get into the and officers in this incident responded found, DNA samples collected, great vehicle with the passenger in tow. Bayview Station — Yep, another with bravery, instinct, and calm, cool thorough job. A confession was even As Duncan and Robert approach, vicious beating of a citizen over a follow up investigatory skill. We all obtained to further bury the suspects. the suspect runs back into the home. phone! While standing at a bus stop, know, unlike the movies, that these Naw, we don’t do good work out there, What Dum-Dum did not know at the a citizen is beaten so badly temporary policemen were banging away at com- DNA, confession, clothing! What more time is that the officers knew him amnesia ensues. Sergeant Bassey puters writing this incident up well do you want? These guys were dying from previous contacts, and could eas- Obot, Officers Domingo Williams into the next day. Great job getting to go to jail, so let ‘em! ily identify him anytime. Even more and Winson Seto jump into action. two maniacs off the street. stupefying is that he comes out of the Pinging of the phone, road trip across Taraval Station — Unfortunately house and tries the ole it-wasn’t-me the city, suspect in sight, phone rings Mission Station — Officers Steve the Taraval and other districts are in-the-car-it-was-my-brother routine. in the suspects pocket, he is on parole Bucy and Dom Vannuchi are walking plagued with burglaries of houses The passenger was equally stupid and for violence, going back to jail, some the beat on Mission Street when they under construction. This is an easy came up with an even more moronic justice for the victim, chest puff and see an unusual occurrence. Someone “mark” for creeps looking for tools story. Should have stayed inside the swagger for the cops. Job well done! with his or her “wares” splayed out continued on next page December 2013 POA Journal Page 15

KMA 438 Richmond Station — Officers Ty- California: Bay Area Gun Laws continued from previous page ler Dove and Bryan Campbell spot and construction materials to steal. A a stolen vehicle. They had checked citizen was actually living in a home the “hot sheet” earlier and recognized Will Result in Confiscation of that looked like it was uninhabited, the plate. Calmly, coolly, they called but obviously was not. Not only did it out over the air, made a felony spot he have a registered handgun and and arrested the thief who disrupted a Police Gun Magazines was willing to protect himself, but our citizen’s life in taking their car. Great Forwarded to the Journal by Rene LaPrevotte suspects broke into his home and he police work taken. Use the tools given POA 2nd Amendment Monitor had his gun in hand. Dispatch did a and thou shall receive. BOOKED! great job in convincing him to allow On November 19, the San Francis- Sunnyvale’s Measure C only exempts the coppers to do their job when he Central Station/Northern Station/ heard people breaking into his home. co Veteran Police Officers Association police officers who possess magazines Southern Station — Some creepy guy is (SFVPOA) filed a lawsuit, supported over ten rounds “while acting within Sergeants Bud Clinton and Clayton a trespasser in the pier area. Sergeant Harmston, Officers Eric Santiago, by the National Rifle Association the course and scope of her or her Amy Hurwitz responds. Amy has a (NRA), in federal court challenging duties.” Joe Mendiola, Frank Busalacchi, reputation of recognizing and keep- Brandon McKelly, Tim Whatley, San Francisco’s recent ban on the Family members of law enforce- ing track of bad guys. Kablam! Amy possession of magazines capable of ment officers are also at risk. If an of- Allen Mulliken, Dan Burns, Deni recognizes this creep as a sexual bat- Nibungco, Matt O’Leary, Joe Reyes, holding more than ten rounds. A ficer leaves the house without locking tery suspect from months before. With lawsuit is currently being prepared his or her magazines away, anyone Will Derro, Kendall Graham respond the help of Officer Josh Wang (Co. E) (EVERYBODY!) and set up a perimeter. against the City of Sunnyvale, which who is present in the home will be in and Kevin Nestor (Co. B), Amy puts recently adopted a similar magazine violation of the law. Yes, oh yes, a rat-trap of a home awaits together a case for the sexual battery the cops. Piles of everything all over ban. Tens of thousands of law en- The misguided laws also place thou- with an extremely traumatized victim. forcement officers across the country sands of state and federal law enforce- place. A million places to hide, but Smooth work, diligent police work, not to worry. The cops find a male currently possess these common, ment officials who travel through San and solid justice for the victim. Great standard-capacity magazines when Francisco in jeopardy. Many off-duty suspect hiding under a lampshade (I work as always, Amy. lied) but do find his girlfriend hiding they are off duty for self-defense, law enforcement officials lawfully under a six foot pile of junk. Both sport and other lawful purposes. carry a firearm with a magazine that Homeland Security — Officer The new magazine confiscation laws holds more than ten rounds when are arrested, their car is found right Andrew Johnson diligently patrols outside, full of stolen property, serial will force active police officers in San traveling in other cities and states. the parking lots around the wharf Francisco and Sunnyvale to surren- Every time these officers travel into burglary suspects stopped. Great team- and pier areas. A common scam is to work, solid supervision, great job by der their privately-owned magazines San Francisco or Sunnyvale, they will pose as a parking attendant and col- – or face criminal liability. be in violation of the law and subject Dispatch keeping a panicked citizen lect the parking fee, robbing the city calm. BOOKED! In a recent interview, Larry Barsetti, to criminal prosecution. of revenue, and giving citizens a false a plaintiff in the San Francisco lawsuit San Francisco and Sunnyvale of- sense of security. Andrew is not having Park Station — Sergeant Phillip and a member of the SFVPOA, pointed ficers, like law-abiding citizens, will it and finds a suspect doing just this. out that law enforcement officers will have until the first week of March to Gordon (three Gordon’s in the De- He is making up to $800 dollars a partment now, we are not related but be in violation of the ban if they pos- turn in their prohibited magazines in day with this scam! Oh SNIPS, he is sess any prohibited magazines that one of three ways: turn them over to were catching up to the Cleary’s and on PAROLE, for fraud. Arrested and Busalacchi’s) is on patrol and sees a ga- were not issued to them for official the police (strangely enough), remove sent to (I don’t know) for he is “non- duties. When asked to comment, the them from those cities in the few cases rage door open with flashlight beams violent.” shinning around. Phil keenly observes San Francisco City Attorney’s Office where it might be possible to do legally, confirmed that the ordinance “does or transfer them to a licensed firearms that the flashlight is attached to a gent Homeland Security – MMMMMM, that probably does not belong in the not prohibit off duty officers from dealer — who cannot give them back. Kablam! Officer Chris Ritter arrests keeping their duty weapons because It appears these cities snuck a garage. Phil calls for assistance, Offi- another dude for the same thing on cers Kohl O’Keefe and Dustin Daza those weapons are issued to them in limited police exemption into the another day. How many scammers are connection with their official duties.” law to appease law enforcement, but respond. Snippety snaps, a career thief out there, how much money is being is the culprit. He is put in custody, Police officers who have any maga- police officials didn’t realize that the robbed from the city coffers? How do zines over ten rounds in their per- law effectively strips them of their burglary tools found on him, stupid these crooks get prosecuted? look on his face, and a plethora of sonal collections, or any magazines personally-owned magazines. hilarious excuses for his presence in they were authorized to purchase for Will San Francisco and Sunnyvale Investigative Bureau — Yes, you off-duty use, must dispose of those stick to their convictions about remov- the garage are expounded. Pro-active may run and hide but if you seek police work at it’s best, no he was not magazines. If they don’t, the officers ing these magazines from their borders refuge in San Francisco, you will be will become criminals. and actively confiscate magazines allowed nor invited into this garage caught. Sergeants Dan Manning, and was arrested for his crime. The same is true for active law from officers who unlawfully possess Kevin Labanowski and Inspector enforcement officials in Sunnyvale. them? Dan Silver are conducting surveil- Park Station — Sergeant Phil lance involving a serious criminal Gordon at it again. Phil sees a gent wanted for a Federal warrant. Knowing sitting on the sidewalk looking at a how dangerous this guy is, Dan gets laptop with a flashlight. Yea, I always a search warrant as well. Ba-Blam! look at my laptop with a flashlight. 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Text Of Award Presented to BALEAF Fundraiser a Resounding Success! Retired SFPD Officer By Robin Matthews standing ovation. It was a powerful Across America collectible cards; Stevie Ron Artale BALEAF Treasurer lesson in how you can overcome adver- Wonder, an 8”x10” autographed photo BALEAF Recognizes Ron Artale sity, and it was very clear that Ron, and of Johnny Unitas, Baltimore Colts for His Courage and Strength The Bay Area Law Enforcement his wife, Christina, were deeply moved AND a Giants Octoberfest Mug; Mary Overcoming Insurmountable Assistance Fund (BALEAF) held it’s by the tribute and for all of those who Stasko, an SFPD gift bag including a Challenges 1st Annual Fundraiser at the San had come out to honor him. bear, pin set, police car and bobble Your Spirit is Inspirational Francisco Elks Lodge on Wednesday Following Ron receiving his award, head; Patty Linehan and Matt Rogers, night, November 20th. A wonderful the “Youth in Art’s Till Dawn” group two 8”x10” autographed photos each time was had by all, and a nice sum sang several songs for us. I knew these of Joe Capp, Minnesota Vikings; Rich of money was raised through both the kids were supposed to be good, but Reyes, Starbucks coffee mug and bag event itself, and the raffle that was I had no idea how good they really of Ethiopia Citrus & Dark Cocoa Cof- held in conjunction with it, which will fee; John Geraty, a Brandon help provide support to Bay Area law Crawford autographed base- enforcement officers and their fami- ball AND a two-night stay lies who have either died in the line at the Hyatt Fisherman’s of duty, have suffered a catastrophic Wharf; Chuck Limbert, event, or have been seriously injured. an Italian food gift basket; Besides being a fundraiser for BALE- Ray Padmore, a Trader Joe’s AF, the event also honored retired gift bag of goodies AND SFPD Officer Ron Artale, who is truly two tickets to a S. F. Bulls an inspiration to all of us. For those Hockey game AND a 1.5 Police Credit Union; Price Less Keys; who don’t know Ron, he was a well- liter bottle of Ravenswood the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf; Retired respected member of our Department, 2001 Sangiacomo Merlot, Lieutenant Lynette Hogue; and retired who survived becoming a paraplegic Sonoma Valley; John Eh- Inspector Robin Matthews. Candy Hilder from SVU was the grand prize win- following surgery ten years ago that rlich, a Roku video streamer; A very special thanks goes out to ner of the raffle. forced him to retire. Ron learned to Janet Lacampagne, two the Elks Lodge for hosting our fund- fight past the depression and loss he were until they began to sing. Unbe- tickets to a play at the S. F. Playhouse; raiser. You all went above and beyond experienced from the loss of his legs in lievable! Their voices were absolutely Tara McFarland, a $50.00 Amazon gift ensuring that our event was a success. those first few years, and then he took phenomenal, and the Elks Lodge was card; Tim Foley, a 3 liter bottle of Ber- Special thanks to Bill Darr, Rich Reyes, off, becoming active in his church, rocking! If you ever get an opportu- ringer, Knights Valley 2010 Cabernet and Ken Cottura, all active at the Elks, and assisting other first responders on nity to see them perform, I highly Sauvignon; and Denise Schmitt, an and all Board members of BALEAF, a regular basis by volunteering with recommend it. Funny man, Michael adult “Next” bicycle. who helped make things run smooth- the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat Pritchard, then did an hour comedy There were a number of other raffle ly. Thanks also to Rick Babich of Rick’s (WCPR), giving hope to others who are routine, which was both funny and winners, but this was a VERY nice Catering, who provided the food for poignant, all rolled up showing for our SFPD family. the event; you gave new meaning to into one. Michael is amaz- the term “heavy appetizers”! I don’t ing and does anything he think anyone left the event hungry! can do to help support And, thanks, of course, to all of the law enforcement. When BALEAF Board members and their we approached him to family and friends who assisted at the see if he would be willing event. None of this could have come to perform for our event, together without your dedication and he agreed wholeheart- help to the organization. edly. We can’t thank you Finally, a big thank you to all of enough, Michael, for your you who have supported BALEAF with battling PTSD and physical challenges, support of BALEAF, as well as “Till this event. Whether you bought or such as what he has had to endure. Dawn”. You both made the event very sold raffle tickets, donated items for Retired Lieutenant Bill Darr, who was special for all of us! the raffle, helped promote the event, the Master of Ceremonies for the eve- The fundraiser concluded with our made general donations, or came to ning, had been an Academy classmate raffle draw. The grand prizewinner of the event, your help and support was of Ron’s as well as one of his partners, the 55” Vizio television was Officer VERY much appreciated, and was in- and gave a beautiful tribute to him. Candy Hilder from the SVU Unit! strumental in making this a successful BALEAF President Kelly Blackwell-Gar- When Ron was introduced to receive Other SFPD members, or SFPD retirees, event. 100% of all of your donations cia and comedian/emcee Bob Sarlatte an Inspirational Award from Sergeant who won items in the raffle included will go towards helping Bay Area of- Mary Dunnigan, the Executive Direc- Mary Godfrey, a Taraval Station t-shirt; Thank you to the following who ficers and their families in need. We, tor of BALEAF, and Kelly Blackwell- Dolly Casazza, a Tenderloin t-shirt; successfully sold raffle tickets for us and they, thank you from the bottom Garcia, President of BALEAF, the place Wanda Slaughter, a pack each of City in the Department: Captain Garret of our hearts. exploded into cheers and gave him a Police Across America and Troopers Tom, Central Station; Captain Michael Redmond, Southern Station; Captain Napa Valley Co. Probation Greg McEachern, Northern Station; BALEAF Statistics Tulare Co. S.O. Captain Greg Corrales, Park Station; Looking for a Last Burbank P.D. By Robin Matthews Captain Sharon Ferrigno, Richmond Oakland P.O. Minute Tax Donation? BALEAF Treasurer Station; Captain Curtis Lum, Taraval U.C. Berkeley P.O. Station; Captain David Lazar, Acad- By Robin Matthews Greetings one and all. With all Cathedral City P.D. emy; Deputy Chief Denise Schmitt, BALEAF Treasurer of the articles that I continue to do Pittsburg P.D. Airport Bureau; Officer Candy Hilder about the Bay Area Law Enforce- Vallejo P.O. , SVU (our TOP seller in the Depart- For those of you who were not ment Assistance Fund (BALEAF), I California Highway Patrol ment); and Officer Maria Oropeza, able to attend the Bay Area Law thought you might find it interest- Red Bluff P.O. Chief’s Office. Thanks also to Taraval, Enforcement Assistance Fund’s ing to see what agencies that we’ve Walnut Creek P.O. Northern, Tenderloin and Park Sta- (BALEAF) fundraiser at the Elks assisted, and how much money we Contra Costa S.O. tions, who also donated station t-shirts Lodge on November 20th, or you have given out, to law enforcement Richmond P.O. for the raffle. Park Station has taken did not get around to making officers and their families from 1999, Yolo Co. S.O. their t-shirts even further by having a donation through the City & when BALEAF first began, through Davis P.D. BALEAF’s logo on their sleeve! Please County of San Francisco’s Com- November of 2013. Thank you for Sacramento P .D. support them in their sales of their bined Charities Program, please your continued support. East Palo Alto P.D. shirts to help support BALEAF! consider making an end of year San Francisco D.A. ‘s Office Besides the above stations, thanks donation to BALEAF! Your tax de- BALEAF STATISTICS Fremont P .D. also go out to the following people ductible donation will go directly 1999-2013 San Francisco P.D. and organizations who donated items to assisting law enforcement offi- Galt P.O. for our raffle: Retired SFPD Officer cers and their families throughout TOTAL DONATIONS MADE: the Bay Area who have either been $627,345.00 San Francisco S.O. Frank Walker, SFPD Chief’s Office; Marin Co. S.O. Senior Deputy Fabian Brown, SFSO; killed in the line of duty, have AGENCIES ASSISTED 35 San Jose P.D. Starbucks, the San Francisco Giants; suffered a catastrophic event, or Alameda Co. S.O. Martinez P.D. Deputy Chief Lyn Tomioka; Trader who have been seriously injured. Millbrae S.O. San Leandro P.D. Joe’s; Inspector Lloyd Lew; the El- As the BALEAF Board members Sonoma Co. Probation Merced P.D. ephant Bar; the Cheesecake Factory; pay for all administrative costs in- Antioch P.D. San Mateo Co. S.O. Massage Envy; Sally Casazza; San Fran- curred by the organization, 100% Modesto P.D. cisco Firefighter’s Toy Program, the of your donations go directly to OTHER FUNDS ASSISTED - 2 Sonoma Co. S.O. San Francisco Bulls; the San Francisco assist the officers and their fami- Twin Towers Fund B.A.R.T. P.D. Playhouse; Jeff Jones, Southern Wine lies. Thanks! Have a wonderful Katrina Disaster Relief & Spirits; Darlene Hong, San Francisco holiday season. December 2013 POA Journal Page 17 Appeal of Prop C Decision is a Bad Idea By Gary Delagnes downturn of 2008-2009. I believed we vertible retirement contribution” for tion. In that decision Kramer stated POA Political Advisor needed to safeguard our active mem- active employees that would fluctuate that, “The Vested Rights doctrine is bers from having to carry the majority depending on the health of the retire- not absolute, and does not exact a The SF retiree organization called of the pension burden when, in real- ment system. In effect, our contribu- rigidly literal fulfillment of the terms Protect Our Benefits (POB) filed suit ity, it was bad investment decisions, tions could go as high as 13% when of pension laws.” He also stated that, against the City and County of San pension holidays, and Wall Street the fund was low but, on the upside, “a public employee does not obtain, Francisco challenging the legality of mischief that were most to blame for our contributions would go down prior to retirement, any absolute right “Proposition C”, which was passed by the economic meltdown. In addition, when the fund restored to 100% of to fixed or specific benefits, but only to the voters of San Francisco in Novem- I also believed that agreeing to cap our its value. a substantial or reasonable pension.” ber of 2011. The provision in “Propo- active member pension contribution Secondly, and under the same prem- Kramer further stated that, ”The sition C” that is being challenged is at 13% was a fair agreement for both ise, we agreed to supplemental COLA real theory and objective of supple- the legality of the city to change the sides, and also a considerable over- increases being paid only when the mental COLAs thus far has been to parameters of the supplemental COLA ture that we were willing to make a retirement system was fully funded let retirees share in the bounty of un- increases paid to retired city employ- substantial commitment to secure the as well. We believed all along that this expectedly high investment earnings, ees, and whether or not such increases future health of our retirement system. was the original intent of the voters in when the fund can afford to do so.” fall under the vested rights doctrine Working with the Mayor Lee, Super- 1996 when they approved the supple- He went on to articulate that “Prop that protects pension provisions in the visor Elsbernd, the Controller’s office, mental COLA legislation. C” corrects an “unforeseen advantage” State of California. actuaries, other San Francisco union If we had not agreed to such a that allows retirees to receive supple- The San Francisco Police Officers leaders, as well as community lead- solution I am certain that Adachi’s mental COLAs at a time when the Association was very much involved in ers such as the late Warren Hellman, measure would have prevailed and the Retirement Fund is under-funded, and the creation, and passing, of “Proposi- we sculpted “Proposition C”. It was a burden would have fallen solely on the when the city thus has had to increase tion C.” There was never any intention fair, common sense compromise that back’s of our active members. I could substantially its employer contribu- of hurting retired city workers. Rather, shared the burden of fixing our dis- not agree to an outcome that would tions to the Fund, and when current it was the only way we could protect tressed pension system among active have our active members paying as employees have voluntarily agreed to active employees from being forced to and retired city employees, as well as much as 17% of their salaries into the wage reductions. shoulder the majority of the financial San Francisco city government. retirement system while also taking Kramer goes on to clarify that, burden resulting from the so-called When structuring the provisions of wage freezes and furlough days while “even if this court were to find that economic meltdown. If we had not “Proposition C,” we were confronted retirees were receiving supplemental subsection (d) unconstitutionally worked closely with city government, with several irrefutable realities: COLA increases in their retirement impaired the vested rights of some as well as the rest of San Francisco 1) Regardless of who was at fault, checks. retirees, the Court would still conclude Labor, we most certainly would have our pension system was in jeopardy. The Protect our Benefits organization, that that subsection does not impair fallen prey to the “Adachi Legislation”, 2) In order to protect as much of comprised of retired San Francisco the vested rights of retirees who retired which could have skyrocketed our ac- our stake as possible, we needed to be city employees, strongly believed the before supplemental COLAs were first tive officers’ contribution to the pen- on the inside working as part of the supplemental COLA increases were added to the City Charter in 1996 sion system as high as 17%. solution. vested rights under the pension laws of through the voters adoption”. I believed, and still believe, that 3) The only way to correct the prob- the state of California. Unfortunately, In other words, the ruling was al- such a contribution was excessive, lem was to increase the retirement in my opinion, the vast majority of most verbatim the interpretation our and would unfairly punish the active contribution for actives while chang- funds raised to file the law suit were counsel had predicted prior to the fil- cops who had already helped balance ing the parameters of the supplemen- done so by retired San Francisco po- ing of the lawsuit. the budget by taking furlough days tal COLA increases. lice officers, while most other retiree Don’t get me wrong. Nobody is and pay freezes during the economic As a result, we agreed to a “con- organizations, such as the firefighters, stronger on the “Vested Rights” doc- stayed on the sidelines not wanting to trine than am I. It is the document see actives hurt any more than they that protects our pension rights, and had already been. properly used will continue to do so. During meetings with the repre- Nonetheless, as John Tennant used to sentatives of the Protect our Benefits say, “Bad facts make bad law.” ON THE leadership, then POA attorney John With the continuing efforts state- Tennant made his opinion very clear. wide and nationwide to take away our He told them that supplemental COLA pension benefits, we must be smart in FRONT LINE increases were not a vested right and, choosing our battles. The voters can in addition, he explained that even if take away that vested right doctrine as they were a right they would certainly quickly as it was granted. Unfortunate- not be for those that retired prior to ly, the VPOA is again at the forefront 1996 (The year that supplemental of raising funds for an appeal to Judge COLA increases were initially passed Kramer’s ruling that, if successful, will by the voters). 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$25 registration per person, per event. Additional fundraising is encouraged and equals awesome incentive prizes! All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay Area. Your bravery will help them be brave. Details and registration at www.bravethebay.org OPERATION DREAM Last Holiday Toy Patrol at Candlestick Operation Dream is working with our serves youth living in City Housing thank and acknowledge the San off at all SFPD Stations and the generous partner, the San Francisco Authority Developments and other Francisco 49ers Organization and SFPOA Offices. Donations can be 49ers, as they step up once again low income areas. Our mission is the 49er faithful. We would also mailed c/o SFPD Youth & Community to help underwrite this years’ Toy to not only enhance the quality of like to give a big shout out to our Engagement Unit, 850 Bryant St., Drive efforts. We are mobilizing life, but also instill a sense of hope annual supporters at the SFPOA, SF Room 577-15, S. F., CA 94103. for the much anticipated game on and achievement in our kids. Our Housing Authority, PSI World, and Checks to Operation Dream are tax December 8th against the Seattle goal is to have a positive impact the SF Industrial Claims Association. deductible (TaxID= 94-3220436) Seahawks. We are praying for good on our children by engaging them Our heartfelt thanks go out also to Phone (415) 734-3334, option #4 for weather and we have set a goal for in educational, leadership and the volunteers, donors and Police Colleen Fatooh this event to top all our previous extracurricular activities with our Officers that help to make our years’ successes. Operation Dream, in dedicated role models all year long. dreams happen for these children. Happy Holidays To You All collaboration with various non-profit Bev Immendorf, and community-based organizations, Again this year we would like to Toy Donations can also be dropped Operation Dream Board

SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT Page 20 POA Journal December 2013 December 2013 POA Journal Page 21 The Seventh SFPOA Medal of Honor Ceremony By Michael Nevin, POA Secretary Photos by Joe Valdez, POA Sergeant-at-Arms Sergeant Larry Gray n Thursday, November 14, 2013, the 7th San Francisco Officer William Heppler Police Officers Association Medal of Honor Ceremony was held in the Atrium of the POA Building. One civilian Officer Troy Carrasco and seventeen officers from a variety of assignments were Orecognized for outstanding service and valor. All of these men and Officer Kevin Ison women displayed courage and professionalism above and beyond the normal course of duty. With their family and friends in attendance, Officer Robert Wong the POA hosted this special and important honorarium. SF Supervisor Scott Wiener also addressed the crowd and spoke Officer Jason Hernandez of the dedication and valor of the honorees, and all of the men and women of SFPD. Officer Joe Filamor On Monday, October 3, 2011, Richmond Station units responded to Officer Kimberly Koltzoff Funston Avenue on a report of a stabbing. Officer Robert Wong was On Sunday, September 26, 2010, Central Station Officer Kimberly the first to arrive, and he located a seriously wounded male stabbing Koltzoff, working alone, responded to 1000 Sutter Street on a call of victim. A neighbor told him that the suspect, the victim’s son, was a noise complaint. When she arrived and met with an employee, she still in the residence. Sergeant Larry Gray, Officers William Heppler, confirmed that a male had been blasting a radio out of his window. Troy Carrasco, Kevin Ison, Jason Hernandez, and Joseph Filamor ar- However, once Officer Koltzoff made contact with the male subject, rived to assist. All of the officers entered the residence. Inside, officers she quickly realized that she was not actually dealing with a noise discovered a gravely wounded female victim. Officer Carrasco began complaint. Instead, she confronted an unstable individual who was to pull her to safety when the knife-wielding suspect appeared and within reach of a firearm. Officer Koltzoff employed her experience confronted the officers. The male suspect failed to head the officers as a veteran officer and began to reason with the individual in an warning while continuing to advance on them in a confined and attempt to gain compliance as she called for back up. Officer Koltzoff chaotic space. Fearing for their safety and the safety of the stabbing displayed incredible courage and poise during this incident, but once victims, Officer Ison discharged the extended range impact weapon The Honorees from left to right: Kevin Ison, Jason Hernandez, Joe the suspect reached for the weapon, she was forced to discharge her while Officer William Heppler discharged his firearm. Everson, Troy Carrasco, Larry Gray, Robert Wong, William Heppler, firearm. Back-up officers soon arrived at the scene and the suspect was Blake Loebs, Gabriel Alcaraz, Mike Moran, Ryan Jones, Kimberly taken into custody. Officer Gabriel Alcarez Koltzoff, Scott Lutticken, Thomas Minkel, Arnaldo Aleman, Mike El- Officer Thomas Minkel lis. Not pictured are Joe Filamor and Eric Tapang. Lieutenant Mike Moran Officer Joseph Everson Officer Michael Ellis On Friday, December 16, 2011, plainclothes Officers Gabriel Al- Officer Ryan Jones Officer Scott Lutticken carez and Michael Ellis were working in the Bayview District. Dispatch broadcasted a carjacking at gunpoint in the area of Re- On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Northern Station Officers Thomas vere and Ingalls Streets. The officers began to search the district Officer Eric Tapang Minkel, Joseph Everson, and Scott Lutticken were on patrol in the for the wanted felon and vehicle. On the 100 block of Jerrold Street, area of Bush and Larkin Streets when they noticed a vehicle with false SF Deputy City Attorney Blake Loebs they located the occupied carjacked vehicle parked and facing in their Officer Arnaldo Aleman registration tabs. Officer Minkel activated his vehicle emergency lights The San Francisco Police Officers Association Citizen of the Year direction. As they stopped their unmarked police car, the suspect On Saturday, September 17, 2011, numerous units from around the and the suspect car accelerated briefly before beginning to pull over. Award recipient was SF Deputy City Attorney Blake Loebs. Mr. Loebs accelerated his vehicle directly into the police car and began also city were assigned duties on the Broadway Corridor of North Beach. However, the male driver quickly exited the vehicle and began to flee has represented dozens of our members in civil suits arising from ramming other vehicles in the area. Officer Ellis was able to quickly This nighttime detail is never without drama on a busy weekend. on foot. Officers Minkel and Everson gave chase while Officer Lut- execution of their police duties. He spent the past eight years as the broadcast the situation and request backup. The suspect then acceler- Central Station Lieutenant Mike Moran, observed an individual who ticken stayed with the female passenger who was still in the vehicle. Chief of Civil Rights Litigation, and his specialty was defending of- ated directly at Officer Alcarez. In protection of his own life and that resembled a wanted person on a crime alert bulletin. Lt. Moran found As the officers chased the suspect on foot, he turned and began firing ficers involved in deadly force incidents. of his partner, Officer Alcarez discharged his weapon at the suspect. Officers Ryan Jones and Eric Tapang, who were on foot in the area, a semiautomatic handgun at the officers. Quick movement by the of- The suspect fled on Jerrold Street, but was captured a short distance and they began to approach the suspect to investigate further. After ficers to gain a tactical advantage proved critical. Officer Minkel was away after crashing the stolen vehicle at a high rate of speed. The sus- making contact, the suspect made a run for it. He was not the wanted able to acquire a clear line of sight and return fire. Officers Everson pect was taken into custody without further incident. suspect on the bulletin, but he had a good reason to flee, because he and Lutticken then ran towards the gunfire and assisted Minkel in was armed with a fully loaded Tech-9 handgun. A foot chase ensued, taking this violent felon into custody. and K-9 handler Officer Arnaldo Aleman arrived to assist. Lt. Moran was broadcasting on the radio; Tapang was close behind him also giv- ing chase, while Jones and Aleman were positioned in the street. The The San Francisco Medal of Honor Award Recipients suspect refused to drop his weapon so fearing for his safety and the Police Officers’ Association Officer Gabriel Alcaraz safety of his fellow officers and the general public, Ryan Jones dis- Officer Arnaldo Aleman charged his firearm at the suspect. All four of these officers were then Sergeant Troy Carrasco able to place the suspect in custody. Medal of Honor Award Officer Mike Ellis Officer Joe Everson Presentation Officer Joe Filamor Retired Sergeant Larry Gray The SFPOA Board of Directors Officer William Heppler has adopted a Officer Jason Hernandez Officer Kevin Ison Medal of Honor Award Officer Ryan Jones which will be presented to these Officer Kimberly Koltzoff individuals nominated for their valor Officer Scott Lutticken and dedicated professionalism. Officer Thomas Minkel Captain Mike Moran We are privileged to have the opportunity Officer Eric Tapang to make this presentation to such a Officer Robert Wong tremendously brave group of individuals. Citizen Award Recipient Blake Loebs Martin Halloran, President Tony Montoya, Vice President Medal Ceremony Michael Nevin, Secretary Welcome by SFPOA President, Martin Halloran

Brian Stansbury, Treasurer Hors d’oeuvres and dinner at 6:00 pm Joe Valdez, Sergeant-At-Arms Awards presentation to follow

Presentation by SFPOA Executive Board

Closing Remarks Supervisor Scott Wiener addressed the group. Page 22 POA Journal December 2013 2013 NCLEES 2013 Conference in San Francisco The SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT EMERALD SO- CIETY recently hosted the 2013 National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies (NCLEES). The following pho- tographic spread was taken at the various events by former SF chapter president Pat Burke. Spread over the course of several days, the events included a reception and registration at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel; a visit to the Irish Bank Bar and Restaurant; a day-long tour of Napa Valley wineries; a performance by the SFPD Pipers and Honor Guard; addresses by guest speakers Deputy Chief John Loftus, POA President An Energetic Band of Volunteers Marty Halloran, and the Consul Gen- L to r, Mike Moran, Joe McFadden, Brian Burke, Marty Halloran Tour Organizer, Mike Lofgren Sonoma Co Sheriff and Jon eral of Ireland – Philip Grant, Liam Lopes. V Wine Cellar had 14 wineries present their best wines for tasting. A great time was had by all. Frost, SFBALEES President and Mike Moran, the President of the NCLEES – Joe Keenan. That evening there was a walking trip to Foley’s and Lefty O’Douls. The conference also included a tour of Alcatraz Island where retired SFPD Deputy Chief Stan Cordes did an amazing job guiding the visitors around the old prison. Other events included a dinner at Alioto’s Restaurant; a visit to SFPD Commander Joe Garrity’s lovely home; a royal tour of the 49ers quar- ters at Candlestick Park; and finish- ing up at Mike Moran’s house where he prepared a fabulous dinner for the tired but exhilarated guests and guides. Liam Frost addressed the group. photos by patrick burke Special thanks to Pat Burke for this photo spread. – Editor’s Staff Report

The National and the Local Emerald Society Officers Front Row: SFBALEES Patrick Burke Former President, John Coneely, Martin Gent, Val Kirwan, Founding President, Mike Moran, Conference Chairman, Brian Burke Renewing Old Acquaintances V.P., Liam Frost President, Jon Lopes Director and Ed Carew Former President. L to r: Glen Moore DEA, Mike Newton Baltimore, Maryland PD, Joe McFaddden Back Row: NCLEES Executive Board, Tom Cody Sgt at Arms Chicago PD ret, name SFPD, Pat O’Brien US Park PD ret, Brian Manion, US Treasury Police ret, Pat unknown, Mike Roe, Financial Secretary, Brian Reilly, Joe Keenan President, Mike Burke, SFPD. Newton Baltimore Maryland PD, Jamie Wilson Nassau County- Secretary and Lou Walker NYPD ret Treasurer.

Brian Burke SFBALEES VP, Jack and Cindy Davy St Paul, MN, Joe Keenan NYPD NCLEES Napa Winery Tour: ret-NCLEES President & wife Jane, the extraordinary Tom Sweeney, Nancy & Mike L to r: Donna and Charlie Moore, Brian Reilly, Pat Burke, Boston Executive and Roe, Ballwin, MO Mike Moran December 2013 POA Journal Page 23 NCLEES Members Arrive on Alcatraz

Deputy Chief (ret 30 yrs) Stan Cordes informing a rapt audience of police officers from around the nation regarding the history of a prison where many of the most notorious gang- sters were incarcerated

Deputy Chief, ret, Stan Cordes welcomes our group to Alcatraz. Stan is a tour guide on Mon- days and is enjoying his 30 years of retire- ment.

Liam Frost piloting the boat to Alcatraz — New Job — ‘Captain of the Ship’? “I can see Stan Cordes SFPD Deputy Chief ret., waiting for us on Alcatraz”

Alcatraz: The Last Day Photographs by Leigh Weiner Tough Times for High Crimes

NCLEES Members Tour 49ers Inner Sanctum

This background will not be around for long, but the great 49er his- tory will live on forever. Sean Frost, Liam Frost, Bob Mallamo and Pat Burke standing under documentation of the 49ers great record of 5 Superbowl Wins

All the ES members were enthralled with Bob Malamo’s history lesson on the 49ers and their time at Candlestick Park. Bob treated us to some great memories he had with the 49ers over 34 years. Liam Frost, who managed SFPD security at Candlestick Park was treated like royalty by Bob Mallamo and it is thanks to Liam that we enjoyed this Great Trip through time with the 49ers at Candlestick Park. Bob in front right Last look at the 49ers “WALL OF FAME” explains to us how the Locker Rooms were managed. Page 24 POA Journal December 2013

POA Mail

Dear POA — Dear POA — those who helped me get here with organization, we would not be able I wish to thank all the members Thank you for the generous do- gratitude and admiration. I again to award the Catina Rose Scholar- of The Catastrophic Illness Program nation to the SFPD Baseball Club. want to thank you all very much for ship to young victims nor provide who were there when my family These funds will help offset league honoring me with a scholarship, and for Teddy Bear Rooms for children in truly needed them. fees and equipment costs. For the the time, faith, and attention you District Attorneys’ offices through- Recently, I have been diagnosed first time, we joined the Bay Area have expended on my behalf. out the state. with a brain tumor and the program Men’s Senior Baseball League’s “fall Sincerely, As always, we appreciate your con- has been a godsend for me and my ball”. The league is an 18 and over, Shanelle Jamela Silas tinued support of public safety and family. wood bat league consisting of 10 victims’ rights and look forward to Finally, I wish to thank all the games plus playoffs. We are hoping Dear SFPOA — seeing you at the tournament. Police Officers, Firefighters and City that this experience will better pre- On behalf of the Board, staff, vol- Sincerely, workers who donated their time. pare us as we represent the SFPD at unteers and client families of Wu Yee Harriet Salarno, Chair It is truly a wonderful gift you the annual Police Olympics. Thanks Children’s Services, thank you for Nina Salarno Ashford, Co-Chair have bestowed upon me and my again and I’ll keep you posted. your generous support for the 2013 family. Thank you from the bottom Sincerely, Butterfly Social. Funds raised from Dear POA — of my heart. Mark Obrochta Program Book Advertisements will Thank you so much for your gen- Thank you, SFPD Baseball Club, Central Station go directly into providing quality erous support and contribution to Joe Carroll #609 childcare and early childhood educa- the Festival by the Bay event, which Dear POA — tion, family education and support once again benefited the Shared Dear SFPOA — On behalf of the SFPR Rossi Rays services, and child care provider Schoolyards Project, which I started I wanted to bring to your atten- Swim Team, we would like to thank education to serve San Francisco’s back in 2011. tion some facts concerning the pass- the SFPOA for your generous dona- vulnerable families. With your support we were able ing of Max Girard. I first met Max tion. The team was able to purchase Your support means the world to to raise over $200,000 to open our Girard in the late 1950’s, before I much needed equipment with these us! Again, from all of us, thank you. schoolyards for children, families, entered the SFPD, while a member of funds. We appreciate your support! Monica Walters, CEO and neighborhood resident’s use on the South End Rowing Club. I hap- Thanks, again, Wu Yee Children’s Services the weekends. pened to be at Aquatic Park when he Irene and Brian Michaud Thank you again for your sup- swam from there, out to and around Tenderloin Station Dear SFPOA — port. I look forward to sharing our Alcatraz Island, and back in two I want to thank you for your gift successes and seeing you again next hours and seven minutes. No wetsuit Dear SFPOA — to California’s Behavioral Health year at Festival by the Bay 2014. either. Herb Caen wrote about this THANK YOU and the SFPOA so Court (BHC) in honor of its 10th Mark E. Farrell amazing accomplishment. much for the donation to the ICA anniversary event, “Celebrating a Supervisor, District 2 I believe Max Girard’s partner was Girls Cross Country Team, and es- Decade of Behavioral Health Court”. killed while they were pursuing a pecially for cheering on our runners As always, thank you for being a Dear SFPOA — robbery suspect. Max fatally shot the when you’re able. We will be using partner in connecting their clients On behalf of the California suspect. He was a rugged individual donations to purchase a new canopy, with the treatment they need. Mounted Officers Association, I and a true gentleman. R.I.P. athletes’ warm up suits, and to get Sincerely, want to thank you for your generous Sincerely, timers and watches for our athletes Stephanie Bray donation to sponsor the 2013 Cali- Homer Hudelson, so they can monitor their running Executive Director fornia Mounted Officers Association Retired SFPD times and chart their goals. (CMOA) Annual Training Confer- Former Coach Bill Cook’s legacy, Dear POA — ence. Your financial assistance is Dear SFPOA — through the SFPOA and the Tour da WE DID IT! invaluable. On behalf of the San Francisco Tahoe, continues to benefit these 14 years and $100,000! Your donation helps defray the Asian Peace Officers’ Association, I students. Everyone here at ICA is Once again I am writing to say costs of holding these training con- want to thank you for your support grateful to you all! thank you for generously supporting ferences that provide a training op- of our organization by your gracious Carolyn A. Sideco CAA my endeavor to raise money for the portunity for mounted police officers donation for our Annual Scholarship Athletic Director / fight against breast cancer. from throughout the State. Awards Dinner on October 18th, Physical Education Department Who would have thought that 14 We greatly appreciate your contin- 2013. Your outstanding generosity Immaculate Conception Academy years ago I would be bringing breast ued support of California mounted demonstrates a spirit of giving and cancer awareness to so many people? law enforcement and the California will help improve and support edu- Dear SFPOA — Thanks for believing and sup- Mounted Officers Association. cation for students entering college. I wanted to take a moment to porting me and hopefully soon we Sincerely, This event was also unique due to thank you and the Scholarship Com- will never have to worry about this David Turner a parent of a student tragically killed mittee for your gracious gift, and to insidious disease and it will be elimi- President in a vehicle accident attending the express my deep appreciation for the nated from our memory. dinner. It was a touching fundrais- opportunity you have afforded me. Yes I will be back for 2014 and I Dear POA — ing event where we were able to raise Your generous scholarship will hope for your continued support. Thank you so much for your gen- over $8000 for financial assistance to truly assist me in achieving my goal We are in it to win it! erous donation to benefit San Fran- the San family during this difficult of advancing my education through Love, cisco SAFE, Inc. Your financial con- time for them. Hampton University. Barby [Albright] tribution helped support Cops and Thank you for your overwhelming I feel fortunate to be a recipient Joggers 2 5K Run, held on Sunday, Dear POA — and continual support! of your assistance in furthering my October 27,2013. It was a great turn- On behalf of the St. Veronica Best, education and solidifying my future out of families, community members Catholic School Men’s Club, we Barrett Chan and any prospects I may encounter and the police - and all are great would like to thank you for support- President, later in life. I know that with your partners in achieving our mission of ing our 21st Annual Charity Golf San Francisco help I can succeed in my efforts. I building safer neighborhoods. Classic fundraising event. Asian Peace Officers’ Association hope that the results will justify your Thank you again for your sponsor- The proceeds raised will support Executive Director faith in me and my abilities, ship. As I start my freshman year here a wide range of vital areas including Sincerely, at Hampton University, I look to the sports program, operations, tech- Brent Sverdloff, nology, and student services that are Executive Director SF SAFE critical to maintaining the School and Parish. Dear POA — With sincere gratitude, Thank you for your contribution Danny Campbell to my re-election campaign for the President, San Francisco Board of Supervisors. San Francisco’s Law Enforcement Personnel St. Veronica Catholic School Men’s Club As Supervisor of District 10, I have receive 15% off all safes! worked to ensure that the needs of Dear SFPOA — our residents are met and heard. I We would like to thank you for look forward to continue being the • Gun Safes • Pistol Boxes your support of Crime Victims Unit- voice that actively speaks for and ed Classic Cup Golf Tournament. represents our community. Your • Tactical • Fire Proof Crime Victims United Chari- support of my campaign reflects our table Foundation operates solely on shared interest of keeping District 10 • Wall/Floor • Burglary donations and your generous gift working, healthy, and safe. will help ensure we will be able to Thank you again. I am humbled continue our worthwhile work for by your support. 617 7th Street • San Francisco, CA 94103 victims. Best regards, Without the support of caring Malia Cohen 415-398-6161 • [email protected] individuals such as yourself and your Supervisor District 10 December 2013 POA Journal Page 25

SFPD Appreciation Scholarship

United Airlines Children of active SFPD officers are invited to apply for the SFPD Ap- preciation Scholarship to support academic studies at an accredited four Fantasy Flight: year college or university. This scholarship was established at the Marin Community Foundation by anonymous donors and is administered by A Journey to the North Pole 10,000 Degrees, an organization that supports students in accessing and Dear Charitable Contributor, completing higher education to positively impact their communities and Here at United Airlines SFO we are proud to put on the annual Fantasy Flight the world. — A Journey to the North Pole. A special flight will operate for 60 special Applications for funding for the Spring 2014 semester can be found, needs children and their family members on Saturday December 7, 2013. The starting on December 1, 2013 at http://www.10000degrees.org. Please con- children are from hospitals in the San Francisco Bay Area; Children’s Hospital tact 10,000 Degrees with any questions regarding applying (415-451-4002) Oakland, Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, and UCSF Medical Center. United Employee volunteers will create a journey to the North Pole. The children will enjoy pre-departure activities in the gate area with Olympians, professional sports mascots, sports professionals, the King and Queen of Hearts, face painters and clowns. These are just some of the guests the children will be entertained by. The children and family members will then board the Holiday decorated aircraft for a short flight around the bay area. In the air Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) they are surprised by Mr. and Mrs. Clause. Once they arrive back at the gate they will have entered into the North Pole. A special guest will give each child gifts at the North Pole. BSU: (415) 837-0875 Fax: (415) 392-6273 Employee volunteers take the initiative to solicit donations and recruit for Confidential e-mail: [email protected] assistance. Our primary funding comes from donations from employees and corporations. This is where your company support is much needed with Toys, OIC Sgt. Mary Dunnigan (415) 806-6865 Books or monetary donations. The children both boys and girls are in the age range of 2 years old to 18 years old. The tax ID number for The United Airlines Foundation is 36-6109873. We Stress Unit Alcohol/Substance Abuse Support are a 501 (c) (3) Tax status. Checks should be made out to the United Airlines Foundation. Off. Art Howard (415) 378-5082 Donors for the event will have their name printed on the “sponsor” board 24 hours answering service (415) 933-6038 located in the boarding gate area. All donations are greatly appreciated. Please contact me with any questions, Joni Belknap, United Fantasy Flight Volunteer at 650-634-1277 If you would like to send a donation please do so to the address below. Catastrophic Illness Program Thank you in advance for your support of this very special day. Off. 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Officer Phil Helmer Saves A Life! By David Lazar man did not need medication to be Training Division administered and a few days later, he was released from the hospital. On Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 1205 Sergeant Scott Gaines, who nomi- hours, Officer Philip Helmer was as- nated Officer Helmer for this award, signed to the 2012 US Open Champi- spoke with both the Paramedic Super- Officer Philip Helmer with his Life Saving Award onship at the Olympic Club. Officer visor and the on scene Championship Helmer was to provide player security Doctor who both confirmed that with- and was walking the 18 hole course out Officer Helmer’s quick reaction by Academy Grounds Clean Up! at this International Sporting Event. administering CPR, the person would While at the 15th tee, an unknown not have survived. The Supervisor, Presenting a Professional Image person ran up to Officer Helmer re- who instructs CPR said he would use questing immediate assistance by yell- this situation to teach others about the By David Lazar nity members closer as partners with ing “Officer, Officer!” while tapping on importance of quick CPR followed by Training Division the Academy. his shoulder. The person said to Officer the use of the AED. In November of 2013, I asked Jo- Helmer that another person was pos- Officer Helmer’s decisive and quick Formerly the Diamond Heights Ann Butler, Garden Liaison to the sibly having a seizure and pointed to actions, training and recognition of Elementary School, located at 350 Academy, to assist us with cleaning up an approximately 65 year old man the man’s life threatening injuries led Amber Drive in Diamond Heights, the hillside located on the other side lying on the ground along a cart path. to a successful outcome in this inci- has been home to the Police Acad- of the Academy’s driveway. Jo-Ann ral- Officer Helmer raced over to assist dent at a sporting event which was on emy since 1986. The majority of us lied several community members and the unconscious person and asked if the National and International stage, attended the Academy at this facility on two consecutive Saturdays in No- the person may have hit his head. Of- resulting in saving a person’s life. and although we have heard stories vember, we held a work party to clean ficer Helmer checked for a pulse and Officer Phil Helmer received recog- about “Silver Avenue” or for those up the hillside, resulting in a beautiful found none. As Officer Helmer was nition from the State in 2012 and was who have really been around a while clean up. It is our partnership with checking the pulse, a person identi- nominated for a Life Saving Award by “Treasure Island,” we only know this the Diamond Heights community fying himself as an anesthesiologist Sergeant Scott Gaines. On November location as our Department’s premier which is making a difference at the joined the medical emergency. Of- 7, 2013, at the Police Academy and in training facility. With the recent plan Academy. Community members often ficer Helmer could not find a pulse the presence of nearly 150 Recruits, to train 150 Recruits a year combined tell me how much they enjoy having and realized the person was no longer Members attending Continued Profes- with Field Training, Continued Profes- the Academy in their neighborhood breathing. sional Training and other meetings at sional Training and all other in-service and are always willing to assist us in training courses, some weeks there any way possible and for this, we are are over 200 Members at the facility. grateful! Added to this was Retired Captain Dan Lawson’s vision in the 1990’s to make our Academy a Regional Train- ing Facility, bringing Law Enforcement Officers from throughout the State to the Academy for training. The Academy Staff is dedicated to presenting the best training possible and with the leadership of Lieutenant Ed Del Carlo of the Basic Academy Class, Lieutenant Jennifer Dorantes of the Field Training Program and first, Lieutenant Daryl Fong and now Lieutenant David O’Connor of the Department’s Professional Develop- ment Unit, we have not only raised the bar in terms of the quality of training provided but we have worked in 2013 to clean up the Academy grounds, Mr. Ben Dorcy and Officer Philip Helmer with our goal to present the best image possible of our facility to Department Members and outside Law Enforce- Officer Helmer immediately began the Academy, I, along with Sergeant ment Personnel. CPR by doing chest compressions. Gaines, were fortunate to present Thanks to the effort of many, pri- With incredible determination and Officer Helmer with a Life Saving marily Sergeant William Murray, the while working non-stop, Officer Award on behalf of Chief Suhr. I also Academy formed a partnership with Helmer was also able to request emer- congratulated Officer Helmer on the the Diamond Heights Community gency medical assistance. The onsite work he and his fellow Officers on the to create the “Little Red Hen Gar- Championship Medical Director ar- Defensive Tactics Team do every day den.” This incredible idea not only rived on scene with an AED. Several to train our newest Recruits. transformed an uncared for weeded grueling minutes later, an ambulance A special recognition goes to Mr. hillside into an amazing Community arrived. Ben Dorcy who for over 25 years, has Garden but it also brought Commu- Officer Helmer continued to work trained all of us on responding to on the patient in this life or death medical emergencies, performing CPR, situation assisting with the AED de- using an AED and saving lives. We are vice. A successful shock was given to grateful for his training which made the person. this recognition possible. After administering the shock, the Last, the Department is working heart of the man returned to a viable closely with Executive Director Brent beat and the medical staff was able to Sverdloff from San Francisco SAFE, Happy Holidays from the get a blood pressure reading from this who is raising funds to equip radio man’s lifeless body. cars with AED’s. The program is called At 1229 hours, the victim was “Adopt A Police Car-Help Save a Life” Staff of the transported to the ambulance and was and can be viewed at www.sfsafe.org/ now miraculously speaking. Because adopt-a-car/ San Francisco Police Academy! of Officer Helmer’s quick actions, the December 2013 POA Journal Page 27 SFPD ALERT Volunteers Hone Their Skills By Mark Hernandez many of us that they are fast learn- ALERT Program Coordinator ers and more than capable of putting to use the knowledge and skills that The SFPD’s Auxiliary Law En- they are taught. Anyone witnessing forcement Response Team (ALERT) the day’s events would have left with conducted its first training drill on an understanding that the ALERT Saturday, October 26th. The training program is a capable group of dedi- comprised of two exercises designed cated community residents with a to simulate circumstances after a ter- sincere desire to help our City be more rorist attack on San Francisco. ALERT disaster resilient. It’s important for members were exposed to some members of our Department to know conditions they would that the ALERT program likely encounter during is comprised of a group of a real deployment. One individuals who look for- exercise involved per- ward to associating and forming traffic control, working with members of and the second involved the SFPD. In the event of securing a resource loca- a disaster, these folks are tion (ie: Safeway). These willing to perform many exercises were designed critical tasks that will re- to reinforce the training lieve some of the burden that our ALERT volun- on our sworn Department teers received from our team of SFPD members. instructors, during their initial train- The ALERT program hopes to con- ing class. duct training drills two or three times The day’s events began with a per calendar year. We welcome any briefing of the entire group of 24 vol- Department member who would care unteers. They were told that terrorists to assist with a drill or simply come had bombed multiple locations in San and observe. Francisco, including the Bay Bridge Stay tuned…. and Golden Gate Bridge. With the city in a state of turmoil and chaos, the volunteers were split into two groups for deployment to assist the SFPD. Group 1, under the direction of SFPD Reserve Officers Mark Tozier, Donna Wynne, and Andy Florendo, was instructed to form a perimeter San Francisco Unified School District around the main Academy building, Student, Family and Community Support Department which was designed to simulate the 1515 Quintara Street Diamond Heights Safeway. They were tasked with preventing looting and San Francisco, CA 94116-1273 associated criminal activity, while Tel (415) 242-2615 maintaining situational awareness. Fax (415) 242-2618 Unbeknownst to the volunteers, two www.healthiersf.org/mentoringforsuccess “suspicious objects” had been planted around the perimeter of the Academy building (“Safeway”). Make a Friend While Making a Difference! Much to the surprise and pleasure of the staff of instructors, the volunteers located both suspicious objects and Mentoring For Success is a school-based mentoring program at 35 SFUSD schools. Designed to immediately reported their findings encourage youth to become the best they can be, the program provides one-to-one mentoring for to the Reserve Officers assigned to the struggling students and monthly activities for all mentors and mentees. Employees at participating task with them. After the packages schools and community volunteers spend one hour per week with a child to help strengthen their were rendered safe, the volunteers went back to their positions around assets. The program has helped over 500 students to improve their attendance, academics, and the building’s perimeter. Next, ALERT attitude towards school. Keeping these youth engaged in school improves our community by engaging intern Jason Duncan, dressed in cloth- them in positive activities so we hope you will join us! ing to perform surreptitious activity, acted in the role of a criminal intent January is National Mentoring Month and our goal is to train 20 new mentors so they may begin on sneaking past the volunteers, and into the building. Once again the vol- mentoring at the start of 2014. Over the past year our program has grown to include nearly a dozen unteers met the challenge and noticed new schools. We need community volunteers who can dedicate an hour every week to build a the “suspect’s” actions. They immedi- friendship with a youth in need of a positive outlet. ately alerted the Reserve Officers, who then entered the building and arrested To become a mentor please sign up for the training at the San Francisco Education Fund. the suspect. The day’s other exercise allowed the 1. Email your first and last name and email address to Erin Farrell at [email protected] ALERT volunteers to hone their skills at safely performing traffic control. 2. Attend a Mentor Training: Mentoring Best Practices 1/23/14 6-8:30pm Under the supervision of SFPD Officers Jeff Smethurst and Ray Padmore, and a. You will complete the background clearance process at the training assisted by Reserve Officers Greg Lee and Hok Seon Kim, the volunteers 3. Dialogue with SF Ed Fund regarding school location practiced maintaining the flow of traffic in and around the Diamond a. SF Ed Fund has a list of Mentoring For Success schools looking for Height Shopping Center. ALERT mem- community-based mentors. A school can be selected from the list bers took turns directing traffic and based on age preference or school location dealing with hazards in the roadway, intersections and crosswalks. As part b. SF Ed Fund will connect you directly with the coordinator of their instruction, the ALERT vol- at the school prior to your placement unteers were shown how to properly and safely deploy road flares in an Visit www.healthiersf.org/mentoringforsuccess appropriate situation. for more information on our program This inaugural training event was a valuable experience for those ALERT Questions??? Contact Erin Farrell 415-242-2615, [email protected] volunteers that were able to attend. These volunteers demonstrated to Page 28 POA Journal December 2013

Book Reviews — by Dennis Bianchi Ratlines By Stuart Neville supreme rank of Prime Minister he one point, as Skozeny had been unable Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi ended his career in scandal when an to find a worthy opponent until the investigation revealed how corrupt his arrival of Lt. Ryan) there is much to The setting of this novel, Ireland, tenure had been. Mr. Neville has added be learned reading this book. Within 1963. Dublin is preparing for the ar- another real-life character to the mix, one paragraph I learned that the name rival of the President of The United Otto Skorzeny, who comes close to of the seat of Ireland’s government is States, John F. Kennedy. But troubles stealing the spotlight from everyone, called The Oireachtas and that a mem- are bubbling up as a series of murders much as he did when he was plying ber of the Irish Parliament is called a brings unwanted attention to the city his trade as a daredevil SS Nazi com- Teachta Da`la. And the title of the book and the country. The victims of these mando. The obviously close associa- comes from an expression commonly murders are former Nazis who had tion between Haughey and Skorzeny used during the years following the Dennis Bianchi escaped arrest following the end of leaves Lt. Ryan wondering just exactly war when Nazi war criminals were World War II. Nazis in Dublin, Ireland? who he is working for. scurrying their way abroad using what killer does. However gentlemanly the As a matter of fact, yes there were, and Lt. Ryan was one of the few Irish- were called Ratlines to places such as exterior, no matter how kind the man the author, Mr. Neville, has done his men who signed up to fight with Argentina and Ireland. might appear, those souls will watch homework in putting together a fine the British Army during World War Mr. Neville has a very professional from behind his eyes.” noir detective story that is also a very II. Along with being a Protestant in style to his writing. He is clear and But the bottom line for most read- good historical novel. Dublin he finds himself a bit of an thought-provoking. A scene takes ers of police procedurals or thrillers is Lieutenant Albert Ryan, a former outcast within his own agency and, place between a young woman and the chase, the pursuit of the bad guys: military officer, now assigned to the at the same time, bothered by hav- Mr. Skorzeny where the woman is “who did it?” There are several twists Directorate of Intelligence, has been ing to protect the same Nazis he had trying to describe her perception of and a few unpleasant turns includ- assigned to investigate and clear this fought against during the war. Unlike Lt. Ryan. She recognizes he is a gentle- ing our protagonist, Lt. Ryan, being potentially embarrassing mess, but not Minister Haughey, however, Lt. Ryan is man who was once a combat soldier. tortured, a bit of romance and plenty without political interference on the interested in justice, which makes his She stumbles about looking for the of misplaced suspicions. This is the part of the Minister of Justice, Charles assignment very difficult and perilous. words but Mr. Neville gives Skorzeny second novel by Stuart Neville that I Haughey, a true-life character who In addition to the excitement of the correct lines: “Had he felt so in- have reviewed. He is a most interest- was later to become one of Ireland’s solving the crimes and the daring clined, Skorzeny could have put it into ing writer who does diligent research most controversial Prime Ministers. actions of such characters as Otto words for her. Ryan carried the souls and uses the language efficiently and After being elected three times to the Skorzeny, (a fencing match is staged at of the dead with him, just as every smoothly. Lying By Sam Harris cover all circumstances in which those we lie to.” “Lies are the social equivalent of toxic Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi people lie, there is an emphasis placed On a personal level I was interested waste: Everyone is potentially harmed on what are commonly called “white in Mr. Harris’s view of those who lie in- by their spread. “If you decide to buy Sam Harris is the author of the New lies,” those instances where a per- cessantly. It would seem he finds them the book make sure you get the copy York Times bestsellers, The End of Faith, son tells a lie to another in hopes of best avoided. That has certainly been that contains a conversation between Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral preventing hurt feelings or to make my experience, and likely that of most Mr. Harris and his university profes- Landscape, and Free Will. The End of someone, say a child, feel better about readers. Once it has been established sor from years ago, Professor Ronald Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for themselves. For the most part Mr. Har- that a person will lie, their credibility A. Howard. Professor Howard directs Nonfiction. ris convincingly explains how even and integrity has been lost. There is no teaching and research in the Decision Mr. Harris’ writing has been pub- those indiscretions are wrong and dif- recovering of complete trust. “It seems Analysis Program of the Department lished in over fifteen languages. His ficult, if not impossible, to justify. Do that there are situations in which one of Management Science and Engi- writing has appeared in Newsweek, The parents do an injustice to their chil- must admit at the outset that one is neering at Stanford University. He is New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, dren by telling them they are “doing not in the presence of an ethical intel- also the director of the department’s The Economist, The Times (London), The real well, you’re great, Honey,” when ligence that can be reasoned with.” In Decisions and Ethics Center, which Boston Globe, The Atlantic and The An- in fact they are not doing anything my words, it is time to move on and examines the efficacy and ethics of nals of Neurology. like that? “False encouragement is a away from that person. social arrangements. Mr. Harris writes Mr. Harris is a Co-Founder and CEO kind of theft: It steals time, energy, The problems attached to National of Professor Howard, “...your courses of Project Reason, a nonprofit founda- and motivation that a person could security are also addressed and Mr. on ethics at Stanford were pivotal in tion devoted to spreading scientific put toward some other purpose.” Mr. Harris admits that the basic need my moral and intellectual develop- knowledge and secular values in soci- Harris acknowledges that it takes some of being a spy requires one to lie, ment — as they have surely been for ety. He received a degree in philosophy mental work to phrase the truth so even to family, and that requirement many others.” That compliment and from Stanford University and a Ph.D. that the person receiving the truth would make it impossible for him to the recorded conversation that follows in neuroscience from UCLA. accepts it and benefits from that truth. function as a spy or national security the book should make you want to at Technically speaking this book is a That same guide line should be applied agent. Although the book is short it is least contemplate reading it. 108-page essay. Based on quantity of to oneself, according to the author. filled with strong arguments such as, pages one might find it over-priced. Self-delusion only leads to more lies Based on quality of content it is such being told to others. Another perspec- a bargain that it should have become tive of the same problem is expressed a best-seller, even mandatory reading as: “By lying, we deny others a view for some folks. Of course, many people of the world as it is. Our dishonesty who would benefit from the ethics les- not only influences the choices they sons contained in this essay would not make, it often determines the choices read it or believe it had any value. Such they CAN make — and in a way we is the loneliness of teachers of ethics. cannot always predict. Every lie is a Although the book attempts to direct assault upon the autonomy of

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By Ray Shine of the association. Like her colleagues updated with issues of the day, and is ensure that each advertiser receives Editor in the front office, she is a responsive one of this editor’s most valued insider the placement and reproduction that and valuable resource for those of us resources. each prefers. Over the course of a 12-issue vol- who “need to know.” Michael Nevin — POA Secretary Mi- Mike Rivera — Mike sends us an an- ume — hundreds of articles, photo- Mary Dunnigan — Mary submits chael Nevin not only provides the Jour- nual report on and photos of the ad- graphs, and columns must be written, insightful and helpful articles about nal with the minutes of each monthly ventures experienced by the fortunate formatted, proofed, and printed in the demands and consequences of and emergency board meetings, but youngsters and officers participating order to get the word out to the POA police work and its affect on the per- also informative articles about criti- in the SFPD Wilderness Program, to membership. Some of our contributors sonal lives of the members and their cal use of force aspects of California which the POA is a major sponsor. are first-timers, or send things in oc- families. police work. casionally. But, I’d like to acknowledge Lorrie Serna — Emergency Commu- the contributions our Journal regulars. Tom Feledy — Tom submits articles Maggie Ortelle — Maggie continues to nications Coordinator Lorrie Serna about the peripheral aspects of the job keep us updated on the media coverage writes the Public Safety Dispatcher of the Gregg Adam — POA General Counsel that are vital to any officer’s effective- about the SFPD and POA, including Month. We are happy to highlight the Gregg Adam pens legal updates that fo- ness and efficiency. A detail-oriented those reports from the Obituary pages selfless and dedicated services of our cus on the challenges our organization researcher, Tom’s articles are compre- of the local papers. tireless dispatchers, who are so often faces from local and state legislators hensive, accurate, and resourceful. overlooked in the efficient and effec- Raymond Padmore — Assigned to the and judiciary. tive emergency response reputation of Ed Garcia — Ed updates us about Chief’s Office, Ray is at the epicenter of SFPD street cops. Michelangelo Apodaca — Michelan- the the Loons’ Nest Golf Club. Ed’s 5th Floor action, and he writes month- gelo produces the topically-themed timely articles keep our sporting crowd ly about one or more of the events that Nick Shihadeh — Nick is the POA Word Find puzzles we print each abreast of the competition and cama- involved the rather typical dedication, Journal Sports Editor, and is one of the month. raderie of the popular club. generosity, and magnanimity of San best-known and well-liked people in Francisco police officers of all ranks. the SFPD. Nick’s articles and editor- Dennis Bianchi — Dennis is our Russ Gordon — Russ writes the ship plays well with the many POA eclectic book reviewer. His honest monthly feature titled KMA438, which PAL Staff —Lorraine Woodruff-Long, sports fans, and thanks to him the assessments are windows into the seeks to highlight the good work done Anne Crawford, Rachel Norton, and Sports pages are among the most read universe of books, and he is a tour everyday by San Francisco cops. Jennifer Waggoner keep this valuable of the monthly Journal. guide of sorts who points our readers and worthy organization in the hearts Bob Guinan — Bob is another gener- on the way to interesting diversions and minds of our readers, many of Edwin K. Stephens — Edwin Stephens ous retiree who keeps the Journal up- in history, crime fighting, sports, and whom are beneficiaries ofSF Police has been providing Journal readers dated with news and happenings from other genres. Activities League programs. with expert financial advice in a well- Make-a-Wish and the San Francisco written and understandable writing Cyndee Bates — Cyndee is the POA Giants organizations. Rob Pedersen — New contributor style. Office Manager and the most senior Rob Pedersen of Ingleside Station is Martin Halloran — POA President member of our office staff. For those writing a monthly feature titled From San Francisco SAFE, Inc. — Execu- Martin Halloran writes the monthly of us who rely so much on the “who, the Archives. Rob will pore through the tive Director Brent Sverdloff and his President’s Message that appears on what, where, and when” principle of extensive digital archive of POA pub- staff provide informative articles to Page One of each issue. He uses his printing the association news, she is lications and find a topical historical our readers about safety, security, and prominence to keep the members an invaluable resource. item from our colorful past. awareness in San Francisco. apprised of the importance of unity Pat Burke — Pat gives us several pro- and this organization’s focus on the Matt Perez — A professional pho- Leonard Sullivan —Leonard works fessional-grade photos spreads (one of future. President Halloran also writes tographer and videographer, Matt with Georgette Petropoulos to put which appears in this issue). Pat labors the periodic update for the Community provides the Journal with photographs together each issue of the Journal. selflessly in the post-production as- Service Committee and the POA Scholar- from special SFPD events. Chief Greg Suhr — Chief Suhr writes pects of putting perspective and tone ship Committee. Georgette Petropoulos — Georgette a monthly column about the news on each photo spread. Mike Hebel — POA Welfare officer continues to function as the most and events emanating from the Fifth Paul Chignell — Retired Captain Paul Mike Hebel writes the popular Ask indispensable person to the monthly Floor, and also heralds the collective Chignell is no stranger to the pages of Mike column and the an annual eco- printing and mailing of the associa- good work and deeds of the men and POA papers of the past or present. He nomic forecast and deferred compen- tion newspaper. It is not mere hyper- women of the SFPD. No other SFPD is one of the most prolific contribu- sation program report. bole to say that without her expertise Chief of Police has ever written a tors in the history of this association’s and service, there would not be a vi- consistent monthly column for the Val Kirwan — Val submits monthly publications, particularly in the 70’s able POA official publication. association paper. articles and photographs about one or and 80’s. Paul’s articles focus on legal more members of the Airport Bureau, POA Advertisers –With a circulation Rich Thurman and Yana Ibrahim defense, administrative review, and and remains the only representative to of just over 5,000 copies each month, — Rich and Yana contribute very history. regularly keep his members’ activities advertising in the Journal is more a informative articles about health, fit- Greg Corrales — Greg writes American and deeds in the spotlight. show of support and appreciation than ness, and nutrition for our readers. Legion Police/Fire Post #456 News. It is it is a keen marketing move. Please sup- Co-owners of Xodus Fitness, Rich and David Lazar — Captain David Lazar worth noting again how disciplined port all of our loyal advertisers. Yana are experts in their field and are and his staff provide a monthly in- this former US Marine is when it a valuable resource that we welcome formation article to the Journal titled Michael Popoff — Michael continues comes to meeting our deadline and to our pages. Academy Update. to manage our paid print advertising. submitting a well-written monthly He works closely with Georgette to column. Robin Matthews — Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (BALEAF) Liane Corrales — Liane provides Treasurer Robin Matthews provides updates for Guardians of the City and the Journal with updates and articles the Columbia Association. She is a self- If you are a Law Enforcement Officer Wife (LEOW), about that important and generous less volunteer who keeps alive the assistance organization. or significant other to a LEO, we want you! history of San Francisco’s police and firefighters. Mark J. McDonough — Mark provides the Journal with the monthly minutes Gary Delagnes — Past POA President of the Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Asso- Gary Delagnes gave us another half ciation. He is another regular contribu- year of his political insight and per- tor who can always be counted on to sonal observations about the firm foot- meet a deadline, no questions asked. The Contra Costa County Peace Officers’ Alliance (CCCPOA) is a non-profit, ing this association has in the political charitable, social & supportive organization committed to law enforcement spouses quagmire that is San Francisco politics. Susan Merritt — SFPD Chief Informa- In retirement, he has continued to tion Officer Susan Merritt (formerly and families. provide the Journal with labor updates, Susan Giffin) writesThe Technology The CCCPOA is comprised of law enforcement spouses representing any peace political observations, and reflections Corner. Her easy to read articles help officer that works or resides in Contra Costa County, or as the spouse of a peace of- on the sacrifices of some San Francisco keep our members aware of the ad- ficer who does not have a local support association to join. We currently represent police officers of the past. vances and proper use of the SFPDs new technologies. over 10 agencies, including San Francisco PD. Sue Delagnes — Sue helps with chan- We are seeking new members, so come check us out!!! neling to the editor the updates, bulle- Tony Montoya — SFPOA Vice Presi- www.cccpoa.org email: [email protected] tins, mail and other pertinent business dent Tony Montoya keeps the Journal Page 30 POA Journal December 2013 Retirement Planning Seminar Class # 63 Three Days At Sigmund Stern Grove By Mike Hebel to inspector Marty Bastiani (55 years after which the class referred to him ment interview call 415-487-7070 up Welfare Officer, Attorney, CFP department service joining on 9-1-56) as “century man.” to 6 months before your expected date who retired on January 1, 2012. Class Comments of retirement. They urged members to The Trocadero Clubhouse at Sig- All of the attendees were in the Comments from past and present bring their spouse/domestic partner mund Stern Grove hosted the latest Tier II (hired on or after November 2, attendees during the informal course to this interview. Also, said Candice, SFPD-POA pre-retirement seminar 1976) retirement plan. Tier I members evaluation included: “very helpful and keep your beneficiary designation cur- (October 8, 9 & 10) — class #63. are nearly an extinct species amongst useful information. What an eye opener. rent. They both noted that the date of The Stern Grove with its club house active members. Class attendees were A wonderful seminar — the Department retirement chosen will effect cost of and concert pavilion is a beloved from the 134th to the 172nd t recruit did something good for us all. I am glad I living adjustments as well as the SP/ community treasure and part of San classes. The 238th recruit class has just came; everyone close to retirement should OU/VA payout. Basic colas are effective Francisco’s romantic history. The Club- completed their basic training pro- come to these. Much needed information; on July 1 of each year; to get the cola house, built in 1892 as the Trocadero gram; the Academy now has concur- should be open to officers with 20 or more for any given year you must retire on Hotel and beer garden, is a beautiful rent classes and this will continue for years of service. Super and marvelous; I or before July 1 of that year; but re- Victorian, stick-style resort with its the next 36 months. Some members enjoyed this seminar immensely. I am member that payouts (SP/OU/VA) are multi-gabled roof, Hansel & Gretel attended with their spouses/partners now more confident in the City’s retire- based on your rate of compensation for architecture, and delicate ornamenta- (which is much encouraged). ment system. I would hate to think what the month in which you retire (higher tion. Shortly after the 1906 earthquake The long standing tradition where- would happen if we retired without the payout if you retire after July 1). There and fire, Police Chief William Biggey in members attending from Taraval knowledge that we now have. Great class, were options for retiring members to arrested Mayor Eugene Schmidt’s bag- Station either provide sunshine or everyone should attend, keep them up. reduce their monthly pension so that man — the notorious Abe Ruef — on presto-logs for the fire-place was fol- Very good, can I come again. Most prac- a spouse/partner/beneficiary could get corruption charges at this very site. lowed with Mike Cleary providing tical course I have ever attended. Great a larger monthly pension as a survivor. Just after this infamous arrest, the the logs. Mostly sunshine prevail for facility, coordinators, and presenters.” Candice explained that the pension Chief disappeared while on late-night the entire 3 days. From a class member comes the follow- benefit calculation for new plan mem- boat trip from Tiburon to SF. The Hot Topics ing admonition: Cops must think out of bers (Tier II). It is based on the highest Grove property was purchased in 1931 As expected, much discussion fo- the box when it comes to retirement. We average monthly compensation paid by Mrs. Sigmund Stern and donated to cused on the 3% at 55, 90% cap char- are so used to 30 years of taking directions to a member. The Retirement System the City. It is a festive and fitting venue ter amendment which was approved and receiving a check every 2 weeks. At compares each member’s earnings for for the seminar. by the voters at the November 2002 retirement, the gate opens up. You have the 12 months immediately preced- This seminar has been expanded election. It passed with an unprec- to think about what to do every day. You ing their retirement date with the to include discussion of social secu- edented 65% majority. can no longer look at a calendar for your member’s highest fiscal year earnings. rity and medicare benefits, health POA president Marty Halloran, days off — for every day is a day off. Whichever is higher is used for the service system plans, long-term care, making his debut presentation, com- Your retirement requires at least 3 years’ pension calculation. Maria explained post retirement employment/activi- mented on the number of his class advance planning. Take your pension and the cost of living adjustment changes ties, retired employee organizations, mates from Sacred Heart High School go do what you really want to do. Now it resulting from the successful passage health and nutrition, fitness for life, in attendance. He warned that leaner is solely your choice. of Proposition B (June 2008 ballot) taxation, essentials of estate plan- times were ahead since the SFPD was Another member stated that when wherein the basic cola (up to 2%) is ning, and critical psychological issues now 34% ahead of the top 10 Cali- neighbors ask about his retirement, he now compounded and the supplemen- presented by and in retirement. The fornia police agencies in wages paid says: “I am on a fixed income.” But I do tal cola, when excess earnings from seminar presents a range of answers to police officers. Marty stated that not say what it’s fixed at. Many others the Retirement System Trust Fund are to the big questions: Are you ready to a large exodus of police officers was marveled at how truly wonderful their present and when the Trust is 100% retire? Are you ready to stop being a expected over the next 2 years with retirement and health plan benefits are. market-value funded, was increased police officer? as many as 500 police officers reach- And just recently this comment was from 0.5% to up to 1.5%. In the best Do you have the financial resources ing a full/maximum pension status received: “This class is worth at least of years’ the compound cola is 3.5%. to retire? What’s ahead for your next (a full one-third of the Department, $20,000. Consider all the experts you It was noted that the average retire- 30+ years? not including the Airport Division). have direct contact with, who stay and ment age for San Francisco police of- Seminar in its 29th Year Between 2008 and 2012, over 800 answer your questions, and give such ficers in 1931 was 71.5 years; in 2012, This seminar, titled “The Gino police officers joined the KMA club. helpful advice. Any SFPD member who the average age was 55.9. Quite a dif- Marionetti and Michael Sugrue Memo- These officers entered the department doesn’t attend this 3 day seminar has ference in two generations. rial Seminar”, honors its two founders. between 1979 and 1982 when an un- truly failed to take advantage of a marvel- Joe Collins, Great West Retire- May they rest in peace. This seminar precedented 22 Academy classes were ous pre-retirement resource.” ment Services deferred compensation is now in its 29th year having started graduated; then from 1984 through “To be a successful retiree — it’s not account executive, urged participants in March 1985. Since its inception, 1988 there were no Academy classes about the money. Focus on family, friends, to select an appropriate asset alloca- more than 2,626 participants have due to CCSF fiscal problems followed and fun plus have a purpose – something tion plan for themselves identifying completed this seminar. by only one class in both 1989 and to do,” is wisdom from many participants. their risk tolerance, time horizon, and Special thanks to Captain David 1990. The Department is now under- And of course, the comment by a mem- retirement savings target. The SFDCP Lazar for providing the necessary staffed by over 200 officers.Mayor Lee ber for achieving a successful financial has 18 options and, if desired, a self- funding to expand the seminar sub- announced, July 2012, that 18 Academy plan and life: “Save at least 15% of gross directed brokerage account through jects. A very big thank you to Chief classes will commence over the next 6 income, be great at the work you love, TDAmeritrade. Joe said that the police Gregory Suhr for reinstating the years with 50 members per class. This stay social with good friends and family, department’s average deferred com- long-standing tradition of allowing is happening with much competition develop a spiritual life or get those big pensation balances are the highest members a three day training detail to enter the SFPD. The new academy questions answered for your self, choose amongst all city departments. He said as a thank-you for years of dedicated classes are highly educated (BA, MA, a true companion, exercise often, sleep that the new target date portfolios service — to make their succession and JD) with many transitioning from and eat well.” (2015 to 2055), with their automatic plans for a successful and prosperous other professions. rebalancing, were particularly attrac- Instructor Comments tive offerings for broad diversification. retirement. Chief Suhr continues the Marty outlined the next 3 pay Candice Fan and Maria Newport tradition of gifting every retiree with increases: 1% on 7-1-2015; 2% on 7-1- Each strategy suits a specific investor set forth all the basics of the CCSF Re- profile — based on the number of his/her police officer star as the De- 2016; and 2% on 7-1-2017. On July 1, tirement plans. They most adequately partment’s recognition for a job well 2017 a Q 4, step 5 police officer will years you have until your planned described the benefits of and quali- start of distribution. Joe explained done; this has also reduced to zero receive $132,000 in wages and be fications for service and industrial the number of missing/lost police star entitled to an earned annual pension all the distribution options: defer disability pensions. Also explained distribution (up to April 1 of the year reports made by those members ap- benefit of $119,000. He noted that the were death benefits, beneficiary des- proaching retirement age. full sick pay buy-out will remain until following the year in which you reach ignation, and cost of living adjust- 70 ½), lump-sum payment (full or 46 Participants June 30, 2018 – the date upon which ments. Candice and Maria answered partial), periodic payments (amount Forty-six participants attended this the current MOU will end. all questions insuring that the basics certain, period certain), annuity pay- lively and informative seminar which Proposition A (November 2013 of the CCSF Retirement System were ment (fixed, fixed with period certain, was coordinated by Cyndee Bates, ballot) was passed by the electorate understood by the attendees. To in- joint and survivor) or a combination POA staff administrator. protecting city retiree health care for crease your pension: work longer, get of these options. He also explained The seat of honor, which is reserved the next 40 years. Marty detailed the older, and hope for many more pay the distribution options for your des- for the most senior member in atten- role that he and the POA played in raises. Also, buy-back miscellaneous ignated beneficiary who will receive dance, was given to deputy chief Mike ensuring the passage of this legislation time (accrued during police academy) any remaining funds in your account Biel — a member of the 134th Acad- sponsored by supervisor Mark Farrell. to obtain a separate monthly pension upon your death. Joe urged continued emy class of January 1980. A special Mike Hebel urged all to consider check, albeit small; such buy-back contributions into equity funds appro- moment of appreciation was offered participation in the 30 – 30 programs: must be completed before retirement. priate for each participant’s risk toler- to senior department member Cap- 30 years of service and then at least With regard to service pension calcu- ance and distribution date. Joe stated tain Greg Corrales (44 years’ service 30+ years’ collecting a retirement lations, the age factor goes up every that as of January 2014 Prudential joining on 9-16-1969). A most special benefit with no death before age 80. 3 months while the service factor in- would replace Great West as the CCSF moment of appreciation was offered Attendee Tony Rockett volunteered to creases each day. To schedule a retire- be the 1st police officer to live to 100 deferred compensation third party December 2013 POA Journal Page 31 d p hoto labp d p hoto: sf

administrator with Galliard managing partner is entitled to a continuation; for members and their families. After positive self identity, intimacy in rela- the stable value fund. for Tier II, the marriage/domestic part- retirement, there is no subsidized tionships, love-work-play in balance, When to start social security pay- nership must have occurred at least dental plan, but thanks to Proposi- career transitions, generous & giving ments? The class agreed, the sooner one year before retirement for there tion E (Nov. 2001 ballot) there now is back, keepers of meaning, mentoring the better. If you began to collect at age to be a spousal/partner continuation a medical care monetary subsidy for other people, integrity and a personal 62 (the earliest age allowable) rather entitlement). the retiree’s principal dependent. The value system, need for a retirement than at age 66–67 (normal retirement Retiree Associations member’s health care cost on retire- plan with fun and creativity, wisdom age for baby boomers), it would take 14 & SF Police Credit Union ment, depending upon the plan se- in old age, and a spiritual dimension years for the older recipients to catch The class was reminded that police lected and the number of dependents to help give meaning to life. up. Monthly social security payments wages were set by Charter amendment included, is zero or highly subsidized. Mike Gannon (SFPD 1972-1998) for police officers, subject to the wind- prior to 1953; by annual salary survey Susan Rodriguez-Corns, HSS benefits spoke, robustly and vigorously, on the fall elimination provision, average from 1954 onward; and now by col- analyst, urged participants to take care issue of long term care insurance. between $100 to $450 after deduction lective bargaining since 1992. Thanks of their dental needs before retiring. Mike is a licensed insurance salesper- for Medicare part B. to Glenn Sylvester and Maureen She emphasized that the HSS plans, son (since 1984). He said that long Wow! Said many: a CCSF retirement D’Amico for discussing the Veteran excepting the City’s plan, were geo- term care is not covered by the CCSF pension (at 90%), deferred compensa- POA and the Retired City Employees graphically limited. She said that the health plans or by Medicare. As he tion distributions, and social security. organization. They said that the most HSS walk-in hours are 8 am to 4:45pm; told the attendees: “You deserve a long Farrell Suslow (retired SFPD), valuable assets a police retiree has are phone calls are taken for four hours walk in the sunshine. You deserve the licensed tax preparer, covered the is- his/her CCSF health plan and retire- every day. On an average day, there glory and honor that you earned as a sues of federal and state taxation in ment plan. The retiree’s most valuable are up to 200 walk-ins and over 1,000 public safety hero.” With the average retirement, Social Security off-sets, personal asset is his/her training as a phone calls. The plans available, as of stay in a nursing home now 2.5 years and retirement plan (traditional and decision maker which is much valued July 2013, are: City Plan, Kaiser, and and its annual cost of $74,208 for a Roth IRAs) distributions. With his in post-retirement employment. They Blue Shield. City retirees are indeed private room, he urged all to consider short tax quiz, he clearly demonstrated urged the class participants to qualify very fortunate to have life-time medi- long term care insurance. Since almost the tax savings for those awarded an for social security benefits (40 units) cal care; most employers terminate 25% of original applicants for long industrial disability retirement. Ser- and to consider finding some type of health care coverage at age 65. Claire term care are denied (medical issues), vice retirements are fully taxable while post-retirement employment or volun- Zvanski, longest serving employee he urged picking this up in your early IDR retirements are tax advantaged teer opportunity; just “doing nothing” elected commissioner on the City 50’s. He thought that excellent long (paying state/federal income tax on will lead to a disastrous retirement. Health Service Board, and commis- term plans were available from Gen- less that half of the gross amount). Glenn explained the retirees’ (POB sioner Sharon Ferrigno spoke on the worth (GE), Met Life, NY Life & John This was Farrell’s first class — substitut- & VPOA) position regarding the law funding of retiree health plans, the Hancock; he also urged comparison ing for Dennis Meixner who was away suit challenging the new requirement importance of Medicare reimburse- with the plan offered by CALPERS. on vacation. Thank you Farrell for your (100% market funding) for issuance of ments, and the pre-funding of retiree Mike quoted his favorite financial presentation of this important subject. supplemental colas. health care that new City employees advisor, Suze Orman: “1 in 1200 home- Dominic Gamboa (retired SFPD) Darlene Hong (VP–Organizational (hired after January 10, 2009) will be owners will use their fire insurance, 1 in presented an interactive, informative Development) provided many con- required to make (up to 2% of salary) 240 automobile owners will use their and entertaining class on Fitness for Life. vincing reasons why members should so as to pre-fund their benefits to the auto insurance, but 1 in 2 long term care Dominic urged class attendees to adopt continue their financial contacts with year 2038. Claire said that 75% of insured’s will call upon their policy for life-styles that would ensure a longer, the SF Police Credit Union and make health premiums are for drug/pharma- financial assistance.” healthier life. His suggestions included it their primary financial institution. cy benefits. At age 65 city retirees must Mark MacDonagh explained that an annual physical check-up, avoiding Thanks Darlene for the morning bev- purchase Medicare part B; for those the Widows and Orphans Aid Asso- fatty, processed foods, weight manage- erages and treats. Darlene has com- not eligible for Medicare, their health ciation of the SFPD was founded on ment, and adequate exercise for life-time pleted more than 28 years service with care costs are significantly higher. Kai- January 13, 1878 for the express pur- fitness. Thanks to Dominic for presenting the Credit Union – congratulations. ser is now available throughout both pose of providing financial assistance this most valuable subject matter. Darlene introduced Chris Breault who northern and southern California for to police officers’ families at the time of Tier I vs. Tier II provides financial planning services retirees. a member’s death. Retirement/Death The participants reviewed the re- for credit union members. Dr. Forrest Fulton, Ph.D. (formerly benefits were first provided by the City of the behavioral science unit, retired and County of San Francisco in 1889 tirement/survivor benefits contained Health Care Issues in the two police retirement plans. July 2003, and thereafter became a through the Retirement System. The Thanks also to Art Howard and certified gerontologist) reminded Aid Association’s original benefit was Tier I (old plan, pre-November 1976) Jim Kelly for candidly discussing remains superior for 3 main reasons: the attendees that men are the suicide $100 for a modest funeral and $1,000 emotional problems that can arise in gender with men’s rates now increas- to help maintain the financial stability 1. spousal/domestic partner continu- retirement and how to avoid destruc- ances are 25% larger; 2. cost of living ing and women’s decreasing. Reason: of the surviving family. The current tive responses. They explained the women are better at expressing their annual dues are $72; the current death adjustments are about 1.5 times better resources that are available through (although this may not continue with feelings. He urged the use of stress re- benefit is $17,000. Upon retirement the Department’s Behavioral Sci- ducers including restriction of caffeine from the SFPD, payroll deduction is no the expected dearth of pay increases ence Unit. for active members over the next sev- and alcohol and the elimination of to- longer available. Members thereafter Attendees were stunned by the costs bacco. Relying on the work of George receive an annual statement or may do eral years); and 3. the marriage/domes- of health coverage upon retirement. tic partner rights are superior (a Tier I Valliant entitled Aging Well, Dr. Fulton automatic transfer from the SF Police Few had realized just how good the said that longitudinal research has Credit Union or some other financial member can marry or form a domestic POA Memorandum of Understand- partnership after retirement, live one shown what life styles led to a success- ing is in keeping these costs down ful life. He mentioned: good attitude, year, and then the spouse/domestic continued on page 33 Page 32 POA Journal December 2013 Long-Term Investing The Retirement Stages and Ages 55-85: Evaluating Your Lifestyle for Quality and Longevity By Edwin K. Stephens, part time or starting new businesses primary resident for at least two years. The Stephens Group in retirement. In fact, psychologists The Old 74-84, Your Legacy and gerontologists believe that most During the next decade, increased people do not really want to retire, but Often times the test of courage becomes life expectancy will strengthen the instead want to reinvent themselves rather to live than to die. Alfieri — Orestes wave of aging Boomers and steadily through a mixture of work and leisure. Many individuals have, like uncut dia- increase their total number contained As a result, older men and women monds, shining qualities beneath a rough within the elderly sub-population. are inclined to jump back into the exterior. — Juvenal According to the Centers of Disease workforce and possibly enjoy the most Control and Prevention, life expec- productive years of their lives. At age 55, is it important for a per- tancy at birth has risen to a new high Keep in mind that adding employ- son to have a clear direction and/or of nearly 78 years. ment earnings to your retirement idea on how they would like to live At this juncture in life it is impor- “paycheck” requires careful planning out the rest of their lives? tant to preserve your life’s legacy. First, because it may impact other sources of Answer: Ideally, Yes. In America, review your financial documents to retirement income or bump you into a each year more than 3.5 million make sure they are true to your wishes higher tax bracket. The need to poten- Baby Boomers turn 55. There are and that beneficiaries are consistent. tially stretch out income over a longer approximately 313 million people Usually, the financial documents in- period than previous generations also in the United States. By 2030, there clude a will and paperwork governing means that some people may not want will be about 72.1 million people brokerage accounts, IRAs, annuities, to tap Social Security when they are that are age 55. pensions and in some cases, trusts. Many people also draft a durable Average Annual Expenses for Different Age Groups The Young Old 65-74, power of attorney (someone who will Your Lifestyle manage your finances if you are not Expenses 55-64 65-74 75+ The first wave of aging Baby Boom- able) and a living will (which names Housing $16,991 $14,462 $11,811 ers reached full retirement age in a person to make medical decisions on Transportation $8,323 $7,033 $3,631 2011. For the next 20 years, 77 million your behalf if you are incapacitated). Food and Alcohol $6,743 $5,950 $4,377 Boomers will retire. This means that Healthcare $3,895 $4,906 $4,779 10,000 new retirees will be added to The Oldest — Clothing and services $1,591 $1,322 $793 the Social Security and Medicare rolls Old 85+, Running the Victory Lap Entertainment $2,906 $2,498 $1,587 each day. The United States Census The fastest growing segment of Insurances and pensions $6,793 $2,669 $964 Bureau reports that 40.3 million the total population is the oldest Miscellaneous $5,221 $4,117 $3,734 Americans are age 65 and older, an old—those 80 and over. Their growth Total Expenses $52,463 $42,957 $31,676 estimated 13% of the population. And, rate is twice that of those 65 and over Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, October 6, 2009. their number is expected to more than and almost 4-times that for the total double to 89 million by 2050. population. In the United States, this By April 1 of the year after you group now represents 10% of the older The New Seniors 55-64, Your Goals first eligible. reach age 70 ½, you will generally population and will more than triple The magical age 65 that signaled Consider that for each year you be required to begin making annual from 5.7 million in 2010 to over 19 retirement time for our parents might delay taking Social Security beyond withdrawals from traditional IRAs and million by 2050. not hold true for the baby boomers your full retirement age until age 70, employer-sponsored retirement plans The likelihood that an American generation. If your job itself is interest- you will receive a benefit increase of (except for assets in a current em- who reaches the age of 65 will survive ing, why look for a way out? Various 6% to 8%, depending on your age. If ployer’s retirement plan if you are still to the age of 90 has nearly doubled studies have found that one of the you have accumulated assets in quali- working and do not own more than over the past 40 years from just 14 main things people miss when they fied employer-sponsored retirement 5% of the business you work for). The percent of 65-year olds in 1960 to 25 quit working is the interaction with plans, now may be the time to decide penalty for not taking your required percent at present. By 2050, 40 percent those they worked beside over the whether to roll that money into a minimum distribution (RMD) can be of 65-year-olds are likely to reach age years. Some of our best friendships tax-deferred IRA, which could make steep: 50% of what you should have 90. Today, according to AARP, upon may start on the job. Retirement managing your investments easier. withdrawn. retirement 9 out of 10 seniors already should be about having a choice in A tax and financial professional can Withdrawals from Roth IRAs, how- stay where they are preferring to grow how you spend your time. If work is also help you decide which accounts ever, are not required during the old in their own homes. But successful what you want to do in your, second to tap first at this point in your post- owner’s lifetime. If money is not “aging in place” demands that one’s act, go for it. -retirement planning—a situation needed for income and efficient wealth home and household products not Of those aged 50 to 64, 15 percent that could significantly affect your transfer is a goal, a Roth IRA may be only provide continued enjoyment say they are saving more, compared financial situation. an attractive option. and stimulation, it must also support to 21 percent who say they are saving Finally, do not overlook any pen- At age 65-74, now might also be one’s declining functional limitations less than they were last year. In 2012, sion assets which you may be vested, the time to take an objective look at and enhance one’s quality of life. the Federal Reserve data revealed that especially if you changed employers your living situation. Does it make In short, an individual at all stages 40 percent of American households over the course of your career. Pen- sense to downsize to a smaller, more of their retirement must evaluate one’s near retirement age have no retire- sions can supply you with regular inexpensive residence—especially if lifestyle choices to ensure that they are ment account at all. Among the 60 income for life. Annuities may also you have built up substantial equity obtaining the optimum quality, with percent in that age group (55-64) who play a role in helping you generate in your current home? Depending on the hope to ensure longevity. have retirement accounts, the median steady income. However, withdrawals your preferences, you may spend less balance is about $100,000. That may from annuities before 59 ½ are taxed time and money on upkeep and have Please go to www.StephensGroup- sound substantial, but it is not enough as ordinary income and may be subject extra money to support your retire- BayArea.com. For more investment advice to allow many people to maintain to a 10% federal penalty tax. In addi- ment income needs. Keep in mind that visit Edwin Stephens’ web site at www.po- their standard of living throughout tion, the issuing insurance company under current federal tax rules, you liceone.com/columnists/Edwin-Stephens/. retirement. may also have its own set of surrender can exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 Securities transactions through McClurg The desire to remain active means charges for withdrawals taken during for married couples filing jointly) of Capital Corporation. Member FINRA many people are continuing to work the initial years of contract. capital gains if you have lived in your and SIPC.

Realize Your Full Potential In Your Next Interview Coaching for promotional exams: individuals and study groups Gloria Cohn Telephone: 415.777.4156 Cell: 650.906.4155 [email protected] www.gloriacohnconsulting.com December 2013 POA Journal Page 33 Random Acts of Blindness By Brent Sverdloff, attention is diverted. Simons and his Executive Director, SAFE colleague Christopher Chabris detail this and other examples of mispercep- At a recent CPAB meeting, a college- tion in their 2011 book The Invisible age female confessed that she wore Gorilla. You can find updated versions earbuds while walking in the city to of this video and expanded commen- tune out catcalls. At a time when cell tary on YouTube. phone thefts are everyday occurrences, What’s especially fascinating about it struck me as strange that she would this study is that some of those watch- shut out the sounds of her immedi- ing the video wore eye-tracking de- ate physical environment—sounds vices. Viewers looked directly at the that might alert her to more serious gorilla for up to one second yet did “However, when we talk with the mul- dangers. not see it. So, even when we humans titaskers, they seem to think they’re The common wisdom is that crimes think we’re giving something our full great at it and seem totally unfazed of opportunity and accidents are more attention, it turns out that there are and totally able to do more and more likely to happen when we don’t pay things we miss. When we splinter our and more.” attention. Each of us should remain as attention on purpose—we know this Some tasks that use different cogni- alert as possible when we drive, bike, behavior as multitasking—we notice tive functions can be done at the same and walk; we must cooperate with our even less. time. Listening to music and writing fellow travelers. Handheld devices and nomenon to their advantage and how call on different parts of the brain, other “weapons of mass distraction” it works: The Perils of Multitasking so there’s no danger in doing both at can spirit us away from our immediate Objects and events appearing In 2008, the RAC Foundation, a once. (Another low-risk combo is sing- physical environment. Or we can zone directly before our eyes, in what British nonprofit organization that ing while showering.) In fact, research out for no reason. psychologists call the zone of analyzes the behavior of drivers, tested has found that background noise at a It turns out that we humans are fixation, frequently go unnoticed young adults aged 17 to 24 in driving modest decibel level, whether music prone to inattentiveness, with or when our attention is elsewhere, simulators to see how texting impact- or even the rhythmic hum of conver- without the aid of electronic devices. It as if our vision somehow stops ed their reaction times. The outcome? sation, may even enhance creativity. takes more effort than ever to be fully working when we’re distracted…. Those texting fared significantly worse present. Read on for some fascinating Audible noises become inaudible, in steering control and keeping a safe Shut the #@$%! Up studies that test our ability to focus. simple words turn to gibberish, distance than if they’d been driving Conversely, a single loud voice, and even tactile sensations go un- under the influence of alcohol or especially one side of a cell phone Clowning Around felt when our attention wanders. marijuana. (Who, I wonder, took part conversation, can quickly disrupt the In a 2008 research study at West- in these latter control groups?) creative process. A March 2012 article ern Washington University, a college A Gorilla in Our Midst In Edward Hallowell’s landmark in The Journal of Consumer Research student donned a purple and yellow To drive this point home, Stone 2006 book, CrazyBusy: Overstretched, — “Is Noise Always Bad? Exploring the clown suit with polka dot sleeves, cites a revelatory thirty-second film Overbooked, and About to Snap!, the Effects of Ambient Noise on Creative oversized apple-red shoes and a nose created by Daniel Simons, a cognitive author debunks the myth that multi- Cognition”— explores this further. to match. For one hour, he pedaled a scientist at the University of Illinois. tasking makes us more productive. In Overheard cell phone conversations unicycle around the center of campus. This experiment is actually a study in fact, it can create even more stress and — known as “halfalogues”— have When the researchers asked 347 pass- misdirection, a true case of not seeing reduce efficiency. Activities that rely now been officially classified as an ers-by if they’d just seen “anything the forest for the trees. on similar cognitive functions, such irritant. Not carcinogenic like second- unusual,” the results were fascinating. In this film, research subjects watch as reading, writing, and driving, can- hand smoke, but equally as noxious. The pedestrians most likely to no- six basketball players — three in white not be done together effectively. Dr. Our brain’s attention gets diverted tice the clown were those walking with T-shirts and three in black — move Hallowell calls it “a big illusion” and as we either try to tune out a partial a friend (60%). Next in line, though around the court. The viewers are told likens multitasking to “playing tennis conversation or involuntarily “fill in substantially lower, come those walk- to count how many times the team in with three balls.” the blanks,” according to Veronica ing alone, with or without headphones white passes the ball. The volunteers One of the most highly publicized V. Galván, an assistant professor of (33%). The ones least likely by far to watching the film are so fixated on research projects on multitasking psychology at the University of San notice the clown were people talking counting the number of passes that was carried out in 2009 by Stanford Diego and lead author of a 2013 study on a cellphone—merely 8%. The re- most fail to notice what should be ob- Professor Clifford Nass, who died just on why these increasingly ubiquitous searchers noticed that the cellphone vious: a woman in a gorilla suit struts last month. Nass and his colleagues conversations trigger a psychological users also tended to walk more slowly, into the middle of the game, stops presumed that people who frequently stress response (e.g., anger, powerless- change directions at random, weave dead center, throws her head back juggled computer, phone, or television ness) in bystanders. Not surprisingly, off course, and be oblivious of other dramatically and starts beating her screens—or just different applica- bystanders paid more attention to the pedestrians whom they knew—given chest, and then shuffles out of view. tions—would perform well. But that’s overheard phone call (despite attempts that even the clown didn’t catch their The gorilla is in the picture for about not what the results showed. to tune it out) than they did to the eye. one-third of the film — a total of nine “It turns out multitaskers are ter- task at hand. This phenomenon has a name: seconds. Yet, time and time again, rible at every aspect of multitasking,” I cite the foregoing experiments inattentional blindness. In his book more than half of the first-timers who Nass said in an interview with PBS to support the fact that social media Fooling Houdini, author Alex Stone see the film are oblivious to the gorilla Program “Frontline.” They’re terrible tools pile another layer of distraction explains how magicians use this phe- right in front of them because their at ignoring irrelevant information; on top of our already distracted selves. they’re terrible at keeping information Do your best to stay focused—and safe. in their head nicely and neatly orga- Catcalls be damned! nized; and they’re terrible at switching Got a question or comment? Email Three Days At The Grove from one task to another.” Nass added, me at [email protected] continued from page 31 institution. To be eligible for benefits, financial health, in the top 10% of a member must join while still an ac- public pension funds. Herb urged the Law Office of tive member and must be under age attendees to stay active in the retiree 46. 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Labor Relations Information Systems www.lris.com Free Speech Battle Shaping Up Over San Jose PD Facebook Posts An angry Facebook post directed at adversely reflects upon the Depart- gone soon so who is going to shovel ployees from using City cell phones, San Jose Councilman Johnny Khamis ment will be deemed conduct unbe- all the lies to you to spread? Just keep computers or other City-owned equip- has led to three San Jose police officers coming an officer,” Davis wrote. “Each your head in the sand when it comes ment for personal use or private busi- being investigated by the department’s case of misconduct will be examined to public safety.” (sic) ness,” Davis’ memo reads. “Therefore, Internal Affairs division. to determine if the act was such that Nancy Pyle was the previous coun- employees may be subject to discipline On Oct. 28, officer Tim Ramos a reasonable person would find such cilmember for Almaden and District for such actions. Members should also posted the following to his personal conduct was unbecoming a police 10, and Khamis is in his first term since be reminded that accessing social net- Facebook page: “Today officers put officer.” winning last year’s election to succeed working sites for personal use while down flowers at Fontana park on the The memo adds that “the Depart- her. He ran on a platform supporting on-duty is a violation of Duty Manual anniversary of Officer Fontana being ment has a right to regulate speech in pension reform and Measure B. Section C 1432, which prohibits em- killed in the line of duty at Almaden certain circumstances which could Later in the post, Ramos admits ployees from devoting any on-duty Valley….And Councilmember Johnny result in discipline.” that it was a “quiet ceremony” without time to any activity that doesn’t relate Khamis was nowhere to be found. He Khamis, whose Facebook page was “cameras or political points to score.” to a police function.” represents that area but I guess he had linked in the post, responded to the of- “It’s every year chief,” he adds. “Put Khamis’ chief of staff, Shane Patrick better things to do.” ficers later that day. “I was not invited it in your busy calander between pho- Connolly, says the Facebook com- The status update has so far resulted and was not aware of the presenta- to ops and polishing Reeds shoes.” (sic) ments are “absolutely inappropriate.” in 13 comments, some of which were tion,” he wrote. “I would appreciate Heather Randol, a police informa- “We don’t have any problem if posted under the Facebook accounts the benefit of the doubt.” tion officer with SJPD, confirmed Tues- somebody disagrees with us—people of two other SJPD officers, Rick Foster This set off more comments from day morning that Internal Affairs is have the right to free speech,” he adds. and Robert McAlavey. In the first com- Foster and Ramos investigating the three officers. While “But it really reflects poorly on the ment, Foster writes, “F that POS!” “As a council person concerned she could not provide any details on department to use vulgarities at the The officers’ comments appear to about the police dept. you should the investigation, the timing of the councilmember in a public forum. be in conflict with the San Jose Police know the date an officer had fallen post and comments—which are time It’s not conduct that is becoming of Department’s policy on social media. protecting your neighborhood,” Ra- and date stamped—could be an issue. anyone who is representing the city.” Although not in the Duty Manual, a mos wrote. “Nancy pile was never SJPD officers are not allowed to post This isn’t the first time SJPD officers’ 2009 memo from former Police Chief reminded but there every time. But to social media while on duty. use of social media has come into Rob Davis outlines the department’s I’m sure your too busy trying to figure “Additionally, Department mem- question. Last year, Mayor Chuck Reed policy on social media. “A member’s out after measure B is found illegal bers are reminded that City Policy received a traffic ticketthat was leaked conduct, either on or off duty, which how your going to spin it. Reed will be Manual Chapter 1.6.2 prohibits em- to the media and posted to Twitter. City Council Candidate’s Rap Song Causes Police Union To Pull Endorsement SAN BERNARDINO — The police San Bernardino. Perhaps Fred Shorett that. He’s doing ganster rap. …I don’t video and supported the police union’s union has withdrawn its endorsement feels that’s something for which I owe know if the voters want to elect a decision. He said he was now calling of Anthony Jones in his run-off cam- an apology to this community,” Jones 23-year-old gangster rapper, but that’s on the fire union, Jones’ main backer, paign for City Council after it received said in an email and on Facebook. for them to decide.” to do the same. music videos in which Jones raps lyrics “So here it is. I’m sorry that I did not Turner, who’s black, said he wasn’t Recent history has shown the Po- that that they say glorify crime and sing Mack the Knife. I’m sorry that sure there was any racial component. lice Officers Association to be visible violence and denigrate women. the video wasn’t me covering Garth “It’s just really easy to turn to race and prompt about withdrawing its “This is unacceptable to us,” said Brooks’ Papa Loved Mama (“Mama’s in because it’s such a hotbed topic, and endorsements. Steve Turner, president of the San Ber- the graveyard, Papa’s in the pen”). I’m unless I’m sure that a person is trying The union sent out a news release nardino Police Officers Association, in sorry that I wasn’t acting out one of to make a racial issue then I don’t try the day Councilman Robert Jenkins a written statement. “Whether or not the nine murders committed in Ham- to get in their head,” Turner said. “I was charged withdrawing its endorse- Mr. Jones actually believes the lyrics of let, or any of the illegal acts portrayed honestly don’t believe those rap songs ment of the incumbent, who lost his the songs in question is not the issue. by Robert Redford, Paul Newman and truly represent who Anthony is, but re-election bid. The fact that he would be a part of the rest of the cast of The Sting.” in this case as well I have to take it Shorett garnered just shy of the 50 such videos shows an incredible lack Shorett said he never hinted that at face value. It certainly goes against percent total required to win outright of judgment on his part.” Jones should apologize for anything, the grain of what the Police Officers and is slated to compete against Jones Jones, 23, said he was singing a but thought this was one of many Association stands for, and so unfor- in a run-off election Feb. 4. rap song for fun, and said it was an things people should know about tunately we can’t continue to stand “amoral” campaign attack by the in- Jones. side-by-side with him.” From The San Bernardino Sun cumbent he’s running against and a “This asking him to apologize for Jones, in a phone conversation Tues- The post City Council Candidate’s distraction from real issues. being a young black man I don’t get,” day night, said losing the endorsement Rap Song Causes Police Union To Pull “I’m a young black man raised in he said. “I don’t know anything about wouldn’t affect his priorities. Endorsement appeared first on “As far as the POA withdrawing Labor Relations Information System. their endorsement, that’s fine, because I’m not running for public safety,” he said. “I’m running to restore the quality of life for residents — which includes public safety, even if they Visit Public Safety don’t endorse me any more.” Labor News In the video Shorett supplied, two rappers at recognizable places in San The complete source for Bernardino are identified as Yah Boy Law Enforcement and Fire Money — Jones — and LoLo. Protection Labor Information “I ain’t worried about the haters,” • News features says one line. “(Expletive) my enemies, I put the 4-5 (.45 caliber gun) straight • Contract updates to their memory.” • Disciplinary actions The two rappers then make the sign of a gun as a gunshot sound effect is • Bargaining updates heard. • Consumer Price Index Another song, “Good Man Gone,” Information also features Jones. • Much more! “B**** caught up in the moment and the pillow times, but in a flash I have her back in the welfare lines,” www.lris.com/public-safety- he raps. labor-news/ Shorett said he’d previously seen a December 2013 POA Journal Page 35

PAL Corner By Jennifer Waggoner, Communications

Basketball Jamboree a Huge Success! Did you make it out to the 7th/8th grade basketball jamboree on Saturday, November 2nd at SOMA Recreation Center? “You can point right to the Chief’s philosophy: it is incredibly Choose SFPAL as Your Chief Suhr with soccer winners. important that the police and San Fran- Combined Charities Designee cisco youth have positive interactions,” It is time to pick a charity through the community. Did you see us on the “Me: ‘Son, the goal is to hit the ball said Captain David Lazar, SFPAL board the Combined Charities Campaign. If jumbo screen? and run.’ My son: ‘No, mom! The goal member. “Jamborees like these are a you’ve donated to SFPAL in the past, You can find San Francisco Police is to have fun!’ Me: ‘You’re right son.’” great way to accomplish this.” we are so grateful for your generosity! Activities League in the Combined “Malik got a hit and ran the bases Captain Lazar explained that in We couldn’t do all this great work with Charities booklet under Local Indepen- the right way!” This is funny because being a support to young people, you! Whether you’ve chosen SFPAL dent Charities (code is L2214.) Look on we know Malik likes to chase the ball particularly those at risk who don’t before, or this is your first time, here page 8, third and miss the bases altogether. It shows have strong role models, a lot changes is why you’re making the right choice: column to- how much he improved and how close in our community. When kids see a SFPAL exists solely to connect San wards the we have become as a team. squad car on the road, they are ex- Francisco cops and kids. We serve al- bot tom in cited and friendly because the driver most 4,000 city youth every year, with the book. Spring Soccer: might be their basketball coach or the dedication of over 800 volunteers. Whether Something for Everyone the officer who helped them with We build community by organizing or not you “It was so easy I thought for sure I their 3-point shot at a jamboree. youth sports and healthy activities c ho o s e to was doing something wrong!” You can Captain Lazar pointed out that many that develop personal character and participate see why we’re all quoting Robin Pugh police officers have fond memories foster positive relationships among in the Com- around the SF Police Activities League of mentors who helped them in their police officers, youth and dedicated bined Chari- office. Yes, we have a new easier team youth. He’d like more San Francisco volunteers. ties Program, registration process for spring soccer kids to know the benefit of having Through your support, we take you can also teams! We know how painful the old a police officer as a mentor and to pride in keeping our program fees make a tax- system was, so we’re very proud the Champions aspire to be officers themselves. as low as possible to ensure that as deductible feedback this year includes: “Raises for We’re thrilled many kids in San Francisco have ac- donation by all of you!” and “Who do I thank for that almost cess. We charge participants 50% or writing a check to San Francisco Police the simple process?” and other cries every station less of the actual program cost and Activities League: of relief. participated fund a scholarship program for those c/o San Francisco Police Academy Highlights of the 2014 spring soccer and recruits in need. Some of our programs, such 350 Amber Drive, Room 203 season include: f r o m t h e as the Junior Giants program, are free P.O. Box 31114 There are plenty of volunteer and Police Acad- of charge. Cadets pay only a one-time San Francisco, California 94131 paid roles for you and for other adults emy Class of fee for their uniforms and can then We recommend you donate online and teens you know: 237 and 238 participate until they mature at 21. at www.sfpal.org. It’s secure, easy and Help spread the word about ways volunteered! We’ve been recognized for excel- takes only a minute to complete. to get involved by sharing our soccer Deputy Chief lence many times. Most recently, we page: http://www.sfpal.org/programs/ of Special won the State Farm Pitch in Award Junior Giants: soccer/ Operations for being a standout Junior Giants Larger Than Life Impact Free Coaching Corps training for Michael Biel program and for doing great work in Did you see us on the big screen at new and returning coaches. Returning was our jam- the 9/26 Giants Game? Your big heart U10-U14 coaches may take PAL coach- Deputy Chief Mike Biel boree’s SFPD and amazing service won SFPAL the ing orientation online. o r g a n i z e r State Farm Pitch in Award for being a Only one coach required on the and biggest supporter, so we want to standout Junior Giants sports program roster (fingerprinted and cleared by give him a special shout out, too! and for doing great work in the com- CYSA) Can you get behind this program? munity! Lt. Mike Stasko (retired) Please make SFPAL your Combined is a big fan of the Junior Giants, Charities Designee (see below) and too, and here is why: “The Junior contact Joanna at 415-401-4668 if Giants program helps kids who you’re interested in volunteering for have never had a chance to play our next jamboree. PAL cadets & Off. Edie Lewis before. And even the experi- enced kids may never have had the chance to play the game just We want to give a special shout out to: for fun, without the pressure of Chief of Police Greg Suhr being evaluated or prepared for Deputy Chief, Chief of Staff Lyn Tomioka (on the SFPAL board) a more competitive level.” Deputy Chief of Operations John Loftus This summer our Junior Gi- Junior Giants and SFPAL at AT&T Park. Deputy Chief of Special Operations Mike Biel ants enrollment increased over Commander Charlie Orkes 50 percent, so we’re grateful that all Paid PAL Field Marshals are on site, Captain David Lazar (on the SFPAL board) of the Police Academy 650 kids received their gear and ma- game day helpers for coaches, refs, Captain Ann Mannix (one the SFPAL board) of TAC terials free of charge from the Junior parents, and kids to make the most of Giants Community Foundation. At the their time on the field. Captain Bob Moser (on the SFPAL board) of Mission Station game, State Farm made a generous PAL soccer teams get an additional Captain Curtis Lum of Taraval Station donation of equipment as part of the game this year (9, up from 8 in the Captain Ferrigno of Richmond Station award, too! Can you help us put this past), plus as always: a PAL t-shirt, Captain Greg McEachern of Northern Station gear to good use? Unfortunately, 150 medals and lots of fun! Captain Jason Cherniss of Tenderloin Station kids were turned away this summer Extended registration period: Teams Captain Michael Redmond (on the SFPAL board) of Southern Station because we did not have enough vol- wishing to participate in PAL Spring Captain Robert O’Sullivan of Bayview Station unteer coaches. Soccer must pay a $250 non-refund- Captain Tim Falvey of Ingleside Station Don’t be shy: learn more about how able field hold deposit and form by 12/13; must complete registration by Captain Garret Tom of Central Station to volunteer as a coach. The kids need you! Contact Joanna at 415-401-4668 1/13. Inspector Julie Lazar if you’re interested in volunteering for URGENT: If you are forming a new Lieutenant Eddie Yu our next jamboree. spring team, please contact Ruben Officer Edie Lewis Salazar at [email protected] or call 415- Officer Ramesh Shangaran Officer Cezar, Perez Here are a few amazing quotes from 401-4728 immediately (new team = Officer Troy Courtney Officer David Shins the parents of 2013 Junior Giants: team did not play in the fall). Officer Mazi Sadiki Officer Andrew Clifford “Not only has she improved in base- Can you get behind this program? Officer Jason Johnson Recruit Officer Celina Chow ball, but she has improved at home Please make SFPAL your Combined Recruit Officer Ryan Deering Recruit Officer Dominique Ellis as well.” Charities Designee (see below) and contact Ruben at 415-401-4728 if you Recruit Officer Jamie Garon Recruit Officer Nicole Gilliam “Christmas morning: the look on a kid’s face when he was handed a have questions. Recruit Officer Dennis Hoang Recruit Officer Jabari Jackson brand new glove and ball. That was Recruit Officer William Levy Recruit Officer Rene Romero priceless.” Recruit Officer Shaina Smith Recruit Officer Jessica Zamora Page 36 POA Journal December 2013

Police Soccer Club in the NAPST

By Sgt Kevin Healy the goalkeeper, who knocked the ball 2-1 loss. It was a “hard luck” game but Taraval Station down but unable to control it. Justin the boys were happy to have competed Erb was there to burry the ball in the as well as they did during the tourney. This year’s North American Police back of the net. The game ended in a I wanted to thank all those who Soccer Tournament(NAPST) was held 2-0 win. participated. Like always, you gave it in Las Vegas, NV. October 9th, 10th, Game #4 was that afternoon against your all and you should stand proud, and 11th. The tournament was at- the top team in the tournament, because by far you were the best team tended by 21 teams throughout North Washington who had a record of 3-0. in the tournament. I wanted to extend American with approximately 400 This game started off with a bang, a special thanks to the retired SFPSC competitors. The San Francisco Police when Omar Alvarado took a shot members and their families who made Soccer Club (SFPSC) has participated from about 35 yards that ended up in the trip: Brian Delahunty, Pat Mullins, in the tournament multiple times in the back of the net. At half time, the Steve Glickman, Moose Canedo, and the past years and has always repre- game was at a 1-1 tie. At the start of John Conefrey. Looking forward to sented well. This year the club got off the second half, Danny “I Only Speak next year. Nick’s Notes will to a shaky start when two weeks prior Spanish” Solorzanno gave a beautiful return in January. to the event, two members of the club through ball to Alex “AFIS Quality” were made aware of family commit- ments and told me that they would not be able to attend the tournament. This would be an extreme disadvantage for the club. They would be traveling to play an estimated 6 games in three days with only 16 players. The other clubs would be stacked with 20 plus players. That crisis was averted when the always reliable, John “Finbar” Manning(Danny’s brother) stepped up and agreed to meet the club in Las Vegas. The club started the tournament on Wednesday October 9th at 10:00am playing a well organized “Toronto” team. The first half was a “shocker” to the club when even though they had the ball on the Toronto side of the field Popov. Alex beat the charging goal- most of the time found themselves keeper and pushed the ball past him, down 3-0 at half time. I believe the making it a 2-1 game. The boys battled Letter to Sports Editor Toronto team took 3 shots in the first for the next twenty minutes, and with To Jeff Skover and the SFPOA, and grandson, met with the ICA half and all three were rockets that about five minutes left, Washington THANK YOU and the SFPOA so Cross Country Track Team at their ended up in the back of the net. These got a lucky goal. The game ended much for the donation to the ICA last event of the season. The venue shots were no match for the best goal in a 2-2 tie. This game qualified the Girls Cross Country Team, and es- was the Crystal Springs Cross Coun- keeper in the game, Tracy “The Gam- SFPSC to be in a semi-final game the pecially for cheering on our runners try Course. We presented Carolyn bler” Boes. The second half was much third day. when you’re able. We will be using Sideco, ICA Athletic Director, with a of the same as the first. The team had So it was day three of a lot of donations to purchase a new canopy, donation from Bill Cooke’s TdT and most of the play and now were down soccer, and the boys were battered athletes’ warm up suits, and to get the SFPOA, totaling $2,000.00. The 4-0 with minutes to play. That is when and bruised. They were matched up timers and watches for our athletes coach and team were appreciative of Danny “I only speak Spanish” Solor- against Washington for a “do or die” so they can monitor their running the latest contribution to the team. zano crossed a ball to the back post, semi-final game with the winner ad- times and chart their goals. Last year’s donation was used to buy where the always reliable Pete “Liver- vancing to the finals. The boys were Former Coach Bill Cook’s legacy, new uniforms and pay for entry fees pool” Richardson headed the ball into all over Washington in the first half. through the SFPOA and the Tour da to track events. They were wearing the net. The game ended in a 4-1 loss. Kevin “Goal” Murray took a shot Tahoe, continues to benefit these the new uniforms and were about Game #2 was at 2:00 pm the same from about 20 yards out that hit the students. Everyone here at ICA is to compete in the event, so we all day. The opponent was a physical crossbar. Murray then gave a through grateful to you all! knew the money we gave them was team from the York region of Canada. ball to Solorzanno who was now in Carolyn A. Sideco CAA being used as we had specified. This This game was a great battle. Tommy front of the goal with no goalie. Sol- Athletic Director / of course supports Bill’s memory and “Manscape” Moran, Francisco “Cisco orzanno shot the ball wide of the net. Physical Education Department legacy with the team. Kid” Rodriguez, Johnny “Dynamite” With all of the clubs chances, it wasn’t Immaculate Conception Academy We didn’t stay to the end, so I Sheehan and Josh Nazzal were the until Omar Alvarado broke down the can’t report how they did at the fullback line that went shoulder to wing to make a beautiful cross to Alex Hey Nick, meet, all I can say is they looked shoulder with these guys.(We were “AFIS Quality” Popov who hammered On Friday, November 8, 2013, great in their new uniforms! missing Chris “Fair Shoulder” Ander- the ball into the back of the net. The several Tour da Tahoe(TdT) riders Cheers! son). At half time, the club was down club led at half time 1-0. And it was along with Kathleen and her son Jeff Skover (Bayview Station) 2-0. The second half was all offense. clear that SFPSC was a way better Riley, the late Bill Cook’s daughter Kevin “Goal” Murray scored a hat team. They should have been up 3-0 trick (3 goals) with assists from Andy at this time. “Irishman“ Meehan, John “Finbar” The second half was no different; Manning and Omar Alvarado. The the boys were all over Washington. game ended in a 3-3 tie. They had chance after chance, but Game #3 was the next day, again at were unable to extend their 1-0 lead. 10:00 am. This day started out rough. It was at that point when what Tracy The busses from the hotel were on a “The Gambler” Boes called “the worst tight schedule and the departure time call in soccer,” history was made. A was 9 am. Well as always, the bus was weak shot on goal by Washington was ready, but several of the boys were a high ball that Boes went up for with MIA. I couldn’t complain as we were little effort to save it. As Boes grabbed in Vegas. Once at the field, we faced the ball in the air, his feet landed be- a team from Halton. In the first half, hind the line, but he kept control of Andy “Irishman” Mehan took a free the ball holding it out in front of him kick that was placed perfectly at the in front of the goal line. The idiotic feet of Alex “AFIS Quality” Popov. referee, who was standing at about Popov quickly controlled the ball, and the 18 yard line, signaled “goal”. The placed it in the bottom left corner of boys could not believe what had just the goal. The club was up 1-0 at half happened. The game was now a 1-1 tie. time. The second half was controlled The game was extended into overtime, by the new comers, Kevin “Loverboy” where the “golden goal” would decide Back row left to right:Assistant Coach Audra Nemir (science teacher), and Cuadro, George “Quiet Man” Santana the winner. Within two minutes of head coach Nicole Cecchini, Rowlind Wing(retired) Keith Lai(retired), Jeff and Blake “The Whip” Cunningham. the overtime, Washington had a fast Skover(Bayview), Colleen Skover(Jeff’s wife), Leon Sorhondo(retired), Kathleen With only seconds left in the game, break and were able to sneak one past and Riley (Bill Cook’s daughter and grandson). The rest of the photo is of the Kevin “Goal” Murray shot a rocket at the diving Boes. The game ended in a ICA Girls Cross Country Team that the late Bill Cook used to coach. December 2013 POA Journal Page 37 Preemptive Strike: Lose Weight this Holiday Season By Rich Thurman and Yana Ibrahim for disaster as you’ll be looking at everything with hungry eyes. 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Guardians of the City By Liane Corrales Museum in the old mint. They are Lee, Firefighters Paul Barry and Mike fighters of the Barbary Coast and the members of the San Francisco Museum Braun, Deputy Sheriff Mike Anderson, firefighters that saved our city in 1906. “The miners came in forty-nine, the and Historical Society, an organization Fire Museum docent Jacqui Martin, Please step back into the Barbary Coast ‘gals’ in fifty-one, and when they got of which Guardians of the City is a EMS Director Dave Ebarle, and our and enjoy these photos, some of which together, they produced the native son!” member. museum curator Jaime O’Keefe. were taken by committee member — Bawdy Barbary Coast Song Among the events at the mint that It is time to honor our colorful his- Bernie Murphy. night were a number of informative tory and build a museum for the crime “Go West young man, haven’t you lectures on the Barbary Coast. The been told? California’s full of whiskey, topic of one of the lectures was “Fire women and gold!” — Toby Keith Horses of San Francisco,” presented by our own Guardians of the City On November 14, 2013, the old firefighter Mike Braun. mint in San Francisco transformed As difficult as it may be to believe, itself back to the colorful, mystical, our Police Department was not with- gold seeking era of San Francisco’s out a scandalous Barbary Coast inci- Barbary Coast! Once word got out dent. During the gambling, drinking, that a precious metal known as gold bar fighting days of San Francisco, was discovered in California’s magical Chief of Police William J. Biggy went mountains, the mad rush was on. for a boat ride on San Francisco Bay on Close your eyes for a moment and November 30, 1908, only to disappear imagine a great movement of forty- into the fog (and waters) of San Fran- niners (not Colin Kaepernick!) racing cisco Bay. His body was found floating west to find their fortunes, or possibly a week later. Chief Biggy’s replacement new lives. After the discovery of gold was Jesse B. Cook, a retired acrobat. our beautiful, magical city took off! This cold case has never been solved. In order to celebrate our Barbary In closing, I want to thank our Coast history, the group “Flipside” hard working committee, SFPD re- put on this event to help support the tired Captain Al Casciato and Officer creation of a San Francisco History Ray Favetti, retired fire captain James Page 40 POA Journal December 2013 Popular fundraiser for POA scholarships POA Poker Players Go All In By Val Kirwan Blue Dog Events put on the tournament, and owner Poker Tournament Chair Beau Batista ensured that the event ran smoothly and very POA Airport Bureau Rep professionally. If you know of any organization or group that is planning a poker tournament as a The Second Annual SFPOA Poker Night tournament fundraiser, please tell them to was held in the third floor Atrium at the POA building on contact Beau at (925) 330- Friday November 15, 2013. The tourney is a benefit for the 0061. POA Scholarship Program and, like the first event held last The event would not have year, was an outstanding success. More than 100 players taken place without the help participated in the professionally run event. All the tables of POA office staffers Cyndee were dealt the same game – “Texas Hold ‘Em.” Bates, Georgette Petropoulos, All money raised will go to the SFPOA scholarship fund. and Sue Delagnes. Thanks It was a financial success due very generous support of for all your hard work. numerous people. Please support our generous sponsors whenever possible. Thanks to every member of the com- mand staff that either played or donated to the event, and to donations made or provided by many of our unit and station representatives. Tournament Winner, SF Firefighter Kevin O’Sullivan POA Poker Tournament Sponsors Platinum: All In: • Plumbing & Pipefitting Local 38 • Dave Jones • Bay Area Deputy Sheriffs Foundation • Sacramento County DSA • Brent Bradford & Mark Madsen • SF Asian POA Royal Flush: • Joyce Cali • SF Bay Area Law Enforcement • Academy of Art University • CSI Emerald Society • Carroll, Burdick & McDonough • Kim D’Arcy & Harold Vance • Yulanda Williams • Firefighters Local 798 • DSA of San Diego County Deuces Wild • John Evans Queen of Diamonds: • Moylan’s Brewery • Joe Garrity • Glen Park Dental • Charlie Orkes • Val Kirwan & Gilbey • Lyn Tomioka • Jesus Pena • Steve Landi • Hector Sainez Joker’s Wild: • John Loftus • SF Airport Charity Golf Tournament • Airport Bureau • Mars Bar & Restaurant • SF Bulls Professional Hockey • Michael Biel • Millbrae Pancake House • Sons of Boru • Martin Halloran • Mindful Movement • Garret Tom • Long Beach POA • Tony Montoya • San Jose POA • Santa Ana POA • Denise Schmitt • Brian Sheehy • Greg Suhr