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VOLUME 45, NUMBER 8 SAN FRANCISCO, AUGUST 2013 www.sfpoa.org

Speak, And You Shall Be Heard

By Martin Halloran, Based on the feedback from the we will direct you to individuals or these committees will be in the actual President SFPOA field, the Executive Board and the agencies that can render assistance. disbanding of the committees. If all In my short tenure as the President Negotiating Committee were able to I also want to activate our members goals are met, then the need for these of the POA, I have learned some hard tweak the original agreement between individually, aside from the Board of committees will no longer exist. but valuable lessons. The hardest lesson the CCSF and the SFPOA. Vice Presi- Directors, and have them not only If new problems arise — and I am a that I have learned so far was from the dent Tony Montoya and I then went firm believer in “Murphy’s Law,” so it sting of defeat. I speak, of course, of the back to city hall with “hat in hand.” is not a matter of if, but when — then rejection of the first Tentative Agree- We were able to secure a second TA that “I admit it; I took that they will be handled by the Execu- ment by the membership back on June was acceptable to the City, and which tive Board, the Board of Directors, or 7th. I admit it; I took that blow right also addressed the stumbling points of blow right on the chin. appropriate POA committees. We are on the chin. I never saw it coming. I the first TA. By now you are all aware I never saw it coming… listening, so it is incumbent on you wrestled with the reasons why the first that the second TA was ratified by the to speak. Do not just throw rumors TA failed and the one conclusion that I members in a comparative landslide I had expected the vote or speculations at us. That is simply a drew was that I had taken the vote — vote of 83.5% Yes to 16.5% No. What to be a snoozer; an easy waste of all of our time. As Sergeant Joe and therefore the membership — for a difference, and what a relief! Friday so eloquently says “Give me the granted. I had expected the vote to be Based on the success of the second ratification. Instead, facts. Just the facts.” Then offer a pos- a snoozer; an easy ratification. Instead, TA, I believe we will maintain our top I got a wake up call.” sible solution, and you shall be heard. I got a wake up call. position in pay and benefits in the State Every member of the Board of Direc- After the numbers came in and the of California. With future guaranteed tors can be contacted via email on the first TA was defeated — although by raises, and the protection of our ben- identify areas of concern, but also to POA website at www.sfpoa.org under a very slim margin — I realized that I efits through June 2018, we are on solid formulate a plan to reach a resolution the tab Board of Directors. They are had second-guessed my instinct on the ground. For that, I thank the members, to the problems. your elected representatives. Let them importance of soliciting feedback from the Executive Board, our negotiators, To that end, I have re-established the know what is important to you or the members. In hindsight, I should and the key people at City Hall. POA Women’s Issues Committee. Col- what is going on at your assignment. have done this before I put the first TA Since moving from vice president leen Fatooh will be the chairwoman of I can be contacted at (415) 861-5060 out there. Some members thought that to president in May of this year, I this committee. I have also, for the first #14, or via email at [email protected], I appeared to be in a rush to ink the have also become the final sounding time in the history of the POA, estab- or try following us on Facebook at San deal as soon as possible. While there board of members’ complaints and, lished the LGBT Issues Committee. Len Francisco Police Officers Association. I was some urgency to get the vote out, more enjoyably, of members’ praises. Broberg will be the chairman of this am still learning the Facebook thing, a few more days would not have jeop- Unfortunately, the former rather than panel. It is my hope that these commit- but I promise to get better. Finally, for ardized the deal. I should have used the latter seems to prevail. I have lis- tees can reach out to the members who those who have known me in the de- more time to clarify the TA provisions. tened through voice messages, read the have expressed their concerns and that partment for the past 24 years and still I reached out to the Board of Direc- emails, heard your representatives, and progress is made for the betterment not like to yank my chain (and you know tors and asked each of them to poll have met with many people face-to- only of the SFPOA but also the SFPD. I who you are), “I’m on the pager.” Yes, the members at their assignments. I face. If at all possible, members of the have every confidence in both of these I still have my old pager! Either way, wanted to know why the first TA was Board of Directors or I will work with chairpersons that they will accomplish speak and you shall be heard. rejected; why the no votes had been members to resolve any problems, or those goals. The ultimate success of Slainte! cast. I was pleased with the feedback I received. I do not completely agree with the rationale of some, but regard- Shoji Horikoshi — 1927–2013 less, the members spoke, and I listened. Modern SFPD Crime Lab Named in Honor of Dedicated Criminologist On July 15, 2013, retired SFPD Criminologist Shoji replete with AFIS Fingerprint computer, DNA testing capa- Horikoshi lost a valiant fight with cancer and died at a bility, electron microscopes, photography, specialized field residential care facility in San Francisco. He was 86. equipment, and training for all personnel in these very Mr. Horikoshi was a 38-year veteran of the San Francisco technical and scientific aspects of forensic investigations. Police Department, and retired as head Criminologist in At the dedication ceremony for the new lab at Hunters 1995. The San Francisco Police Crime Lab, located at the Point, Criminalist Horikoshi was presented with a certifi- former Hunters Point Shipyard, was named in his honor. cate written by hand in masterful calligraphy by Crime San Franciscan Shoji Horikoshi graduated from UC Lab Inspector Lloyd Cunningham. It read: Berkeley in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in The Shoji Horikoshi Crime Lab Criminalistics. The field of law Board of Supervisors Resolution 201- 99 enforcement was just learning the The designation of the new value of modern forensics, and the San Francisco Police Crime Lab SFPD was not considered on the facility at 606 Hunter’s Point shall be cutting edge of that science, hav- the Shoji Horikoshi Crime Lab ing only a rudimentary fingerprint in recognition of the extraordinary contributions lab and little else. Young, educated made by Criminalist Shoji Horikoshi to Horikoshi began his forensic career the Criminal Justice System and the people with the SFPD as a fledgling Fin- of San Francisco gerprint Technician. At the time The men and women of the San Francisco Police Officers Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, (USPS CA #882-320) of his retirement, the department’s Association extend condolences to the family and many lab was considered state-of-the art, friends of Criminalist Horikoshi. Page 2 POA Journal August 2013 Minutes of the July 17, 2013 SFPOA Board Meeting* 1. Sergeant-at-Arms Valdez called the 5. President Halloran’s message. by voice vote. positions were accepted and floor meeting to order at 12:02 hours Thanks to the membership for all 11. Vice President Montoya asked rep- nominations were welcomed by and led the pledge of allegiance. the work and support for the re- resentatives to post the complaint Secretary Nevin. The following is Secretary Nevin conducted the cently passed Tentative Agreement process in a conspicuous location. a list of the members who have roll call. with CCSF. It was suggested that representa- been nominated: Ed Carew (Co 2. Presentation made by David Hart- 6. New POA committees have been tives have the subpoena officer at- A), Susan Mann (Co C), Vincent man of Blind Babies Founda- formed—Poker Fundraiser Com- tach a copy of the POA complaint Etcheber, Matt Lobre, Pat Robinson tion. The POA has supported this mittee (Val Kirwan-chair), Wom- request form. Montoya reminded and Joann Walker (Co E), Damon foundation over the years. Mark en’s Issues Committee (Colleen members that they should always Keeve and Yulanda Williams (Co Hernandez (Co A ret.) was instru- Fatooh-chair) and LGBT Issues bring representation to an OCC or G), Matt Mason and Leonard Brob- mental in organizing this effort. Committee (Leonard Broberg- IAD interview. erg (Investigations), Brent Bradford 3. Russ Giuntini (POA Attorney) ad- chair). 12. TBS Productions does fundraising and Jose Jimenez (Tactical). Lyons dressed “Brady” issues. Members 7. The POA is currently in meet/con- for the POA. They are selling tickets (Co J) made a motion that was should contact Paul Chignell fer with the Department regarding to the rodeo. seconded by Schlegle (Tactical) to conduct the online election from anytime they receive a notice of the new Use of Force reporting/ 13. If members are having pay issues July 26 at 0800 hours through “Brady.”Mr. Giuntini works with medical assessment requirements regarding LWLP, FTO, etc., con- August 2 0800 hours. Winners of our members assisting them in (DB 13-067). tact your representative and VP the special election will be sworn these matters. The Board received 8. Halloran and POA Attorney Gregg Montoya. in along with Carew and Mann a handout explaining in detail the Adam will meet and confer with 14. The POA will purchase a plaque for (who were unopposed)at the Au- “Brady” process. the City regarding a new city- any member retiring. Make the re- gust board meeting. The motion 4. A motion by Lyons (Co J) and sec- wide payroll plan being unveiled. quest through your representative. passed by voice vote. President onded by Rockwell (Admin/Hdqrt.) This involves paychecks reflecting 15. Treasurer Stansbury provided cop- Halloran thanked Browne (Co A) to approve the June 2013 minutes. actual hours worked not the cur- ies of the monthly expense report. and Schlegle (Tac) for their work It passed by voice vote. rent “smoothing” of 80 hours per The refinance for the loan on our on the board and dedication to the paycheck. building has been completed. A association. Both members recently 9. The POA will get clarification discussion on several line items transferred assignments. from Human Resources regarding followed. 21. Old Business—none. Floating Holiday pay discrepancies 16. New Business. There are many tick- 22. Financial requests. Breen (Co G) between members on a 10,9, and ets still available for Law Enforce- 8-hourdays. made a motion that was seconded ment night at AT&T Park (July 23). by Gordon (Co I) to give $7,500 10. President Halloran led a discus- 17. Supervisor Mark Farrell will be to the Blind Babies Foundation. It sion regarding Like Work Like announcing his Home Loan Assis- passed by voice vote. Pay (LWLP) for Station Investiga- tance Program. (After the meeting tion Teams (SIT). Recently, the 23. President Halloran asked for a mo- the POA was notified that Supervi- ment of silence in memory of John Department had planned to end sor Farrell is hosting a press con- the practice of LWLP for SIT. The Webb’s (Airport) wife, Denise, who ference on July 30 at City Hall to passed away this week after a brave platoon commanders would be announce details of the program.) responsible for SIT in the absence battle with cancer. 18. Representatives Landi and Vance of the SIT lieutenant. The POA and 24. The meeting adjourned at 14:07 (Traffic) brought up the Depart- Department have been working on hours. ment’s use of computerized tag a compromise. It includes the fol- books. They will be meeting with Submitted by Secretary Nevin lowing conditions: Senior sergeants the Department on this new tech- on SIT (day watch only) can put * These minutes will not be adopted nology. in LWLP if the lieutenant is off for by the Board of Directors until the next the entire work week. LWLP will 19. Representative Gordon (Co I) General Membership meeting. Corrections not be available for intermittent addressed the issue of hospital and amendments might be made prior days off. All SIT lieutenants will watches and the toll it takes on to a vote to enter the minutes into the be working a 10-hour day Monday station staffing. President Halloran permanent record. All corrections and/ through Thursday. A motion was suggested we form an “Issues Com- or amendments will be published in the made by Evans (Admin/Hdqrt.) mittee.” succeeding issue of the Journal. and seconded by Chan (Co H) to 20. Nominations for a special elec- Russ Giuntini accept these conditions. It passed tion for vacant board of director

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The majority of the funds in • Cornerstone Church Mission to Haiti $200.00 In an ongoing effort to keep the membership this account are raised through our annual “Parade • Copper’s Dream Animal Rescue advised of activities at the POA I will make every of Stars/Grand National Rodeo” which will be held (Sergeant Katherine Schwarz-Choy) $500.00 attempt to provide the minutes of the Community in October this year. • Redrock 12-1 Black, Power Volleyball Team Service Committee. The committee meets approxi- The Community Service Committee met on June $250.00 mately every six weeks and as always we discuss 4, 2013 & July 11, 2013 and although many requests • CNOA Region 1 Golf $225.00 and vote on requests for donations submitted to are submitted only the below listed organizations • Survivors Memorial Fund Golf Tournament the POA. The majority of the requests are submit- were approved for donations. $500.00 ted from non-profit organizations in and around • Santa Ana Police Officers Association San Francisco. Many of these organizations depend June Meeting Golf Tournament $500.00 greatly on associations like ours so that they may • George Washington High School; Baseball • Kerry Sons of Boru Golf Tournament $200.00 provide assistance to the sick, elderly, and the youth (Officer Rob Fung) $250.00 of our community. • Belmont Team Kado Menlo Park July Meeting The Community Service Committee Fund has (Officer Rob Fung) $250.00 • Cub Scouts of Novato (Officer Robert Canedo) $1,000.00 Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call • Girl Scouts of Novato (Officer Robert Canedo) $1,000.00 Wednesday, July 17, 2013 • San Francisco Juniors Volleyball Club President Martin Halloran P Co. G Chris Breen P (Officer Jeff Aloise) $250.00 Vice President Tony Montoya P • Jack McGovern Coats Disease Foundation Secretary Michael Nevin P Co. H Larry Chan P $300.00 Frank Pereira P • St. Gabriel’s Scholarship Fund $250.00 Treasurer Brian Stansbury P Co. I Russ Gordon P • San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club Sergeant-At-Arms Joseph Valdez P Jody Kato P (Sergeant Ed Hagan) $1,500.00 Editor Ray Shine P Co. J Kevin Lyons P • New Day for Children Co. A Ed Browne P Kevin Moylan P (Sergeant Quoc Do) $250.00 John Van Koll P • Petaluma United Girls U9 Co. K Steve Landi P (Sergeant Kevin Labanowski) $250.00 Co. B Larry Bertrand E Harold Vance P Danny Miller P • Petaluma Panthers Hdqtr. John Evans P (Sergeant Kevin Labanowski) $250.00 Co. C Chris Schaffer E Raphael Rockwell P • Michael the Boxer Tactical Mark Madsen E (Officer John Van Koll) $250.00 Co. D Martin Covarrubias P Pete Schlegle P • St. Vincent’s High School Basketball $1,000.00 Matt Rodgers E Invest. Dan Silver E • Advance Camp $250.00 Co. E Jesus Peña P • Bay Hills Community Church

Airport Val Kirwan E (Officer Shane Herbert) $250.00 Co. F Paget Mitchell P Reynaldo Serrano P • Citizens Against Homicide Golf Tournament Kevin Rector E Retired Ray Allen P $250.00 • Immaculate Conception Academy Gala $500.00

ark your calendars for the following meetingsCalendar and events by the POA andof its friendsEvents 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 Mthe editor 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 War Memorial Building Second Tues. of Every Month, 6:00 pm Greg Corrales SF Police-Fire Post 410 Van Ness Ave., 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 Meeting. First Responders Peer Support St. Andrews Church Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 PM Greg Collaco (650) 455-2840 1600 Santa Lucia Ave., San Bruno

Specially Scheduled Events

Retirement Celebration Italian Athletic Club Thursday, August 1, 2013 6:00 pm Glenn Mar (415) 987-7706 Honoring Lt. Bob Armanino

Promotional Celebration Jones Restaurant Friday, August 2, 2013, 6:00 pm Kim D’Arcy (415) 553-1482 Honoring Comm. Joe Garrity 620 Jones St., SF

Rachelle Hardie Fundraiser 121 Olive St. Saturday, August 17, 2013 12–4 pm Theresa Edison Disabled SF General ER Nurse Petaluma, CA [email protected]

Retirement Celebration Don Ramon’s Restaurant Friday, August 23, 2013 6:00 PM Nicole Ramirez (415) 671.2355 Honoring Off. Don West 225 11th Street, SF

Retirement Celebration Mission Rock Resort Saturday, August 24, 2013 2:00 pm. Please Drop In Honoring Sgt. Bob Totah 817 Terry Francois Blvd., SF

Pedro Tournament Novato, California Saturday, August 24, 2013 Bob Brodnik (415) 320-0628 Hosted by Bob Brodnik

66th Annual Police/Fire Mass St. Monica’s Church Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:30 pm 470 24th Avenue, SF

Charity Bowling Challenge Mission Bowling Club Thur. September 12, 2013 11:00 am Matt Rodgers meat1914 @gmail.com Page 4 POA Journal August 2013

Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association PO Box 880034, San Francisco, CA 94188-0034 u Established 1878 u Telephone 415.681.3660

July 9, 2013 Guido Borlo passed away in June Carl’s passion for family, work, and Report of the Special Committee: of 2013. Guido was born on August social interaction, but it was clear that No report this month. The monthly meeting of the Wid- 8, 1925 in San Francisco, Califor- an unbreakable bond of respect, broth- Unfinished Business: ows and Orphans Aid Association for nia. Prior to working in the S.F.P.D., erly love, and friendship was shared by Ray Shine selflessly and graciously July was called to order by President Guido worked in a service station. both Frank and Carl, for each other. worked on, and presented a new draft Bob Mattox on Tuesday July 9, 2013 Guido entered the San Francisco Po- Roger Liljedahl: June 17, 2013. for an updated re-write of our Consti- at 1:45pm, in room 150 at the Hall of lice Academy on April 16, 1956, at the Roger was born on November 17, 1946 tution and By-Laws. The draft was pre- Justice. age of 30. On July 9, 1956 Guido left in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Roger worked sented to all members for review and the Academy for an assignment at as an Airline Serviceman before enter- Roll Call of Officers: will be voted for adoption at a future Northern Station. Guido transferred ing the S.F.P.D. on July 1, 1968, at the President Robert Mattox, Secretary meeting. The language was in need of to Taraval Police Station on January age of 21. Roger was assigned star#487 Mark McDonough, Treasurer Dean an update to reflect decades of changes 2, 1957 before transferring again to and was assigned to Southern Police Taylor, and Trustees Joe Reilly, Sally in our society, and in particular, our Central Police Station on October 16, Station on October 28, 1968. Roger Foster, John Keane and Leroy Lindo community. Grammar and punctua- 1957. Guido, after three assignments in worked at City Prison in 1969, Central were present. SFPOA Journal Editor tion were also in need of update and less than two years, transferred to Co.K Police Station in 1970, and transferred Ray Shine and Wells Fargo Bank rep- correction. President Mattox assigned where he remained a Solo Motorcycle back to Co.B on August 1, 1971. On resentatives were also present at the the Trustees as a ‘Special Committee’ Officer until his retirement in 1981. January 2, 1980, Roger transferred to meeting. to submit their report next month Guido wore S.F.P.D. star #1813. Guido the Mounted Unit and worked until he regarding the draft. Approval of the minutes leaves behind Yolanda, his wife. was promoted to dual rank Inspector/ President Mattox, with the assis- of the June 2013 Meeting: Carl Klotz: Carl passed away at the Sergeant on 10-22-80. Roger worked as tance of Ray Shine, submitted three The approval of last month’s min- age of 72 peacefully at home surround- a sergeant at Potrero and Park Police drafts for our future website. Trustee utes was momentarily suspended for ed by his loving family on June 25, Stations. Roger left the S.F.P.D. as a John Keane made a motion to adopt a report from the Wells Fargo Bank 2013. Carl lost a seven month battle sergeant from the San Francisco Po- a website for the WOAA which will representatives regarding our member- with cancer. Carl was born on October lice Department on January 1, 1990, greatly assist our members with updat- ship fund. Wells Fargo reported a mod- 19, 1940, and was raised in San Fran- and later retired from Wells Fargo ed information and forms. The motion est positive report of our fund this year cisco’s Excelsior District. Carl was a Bank. Roger is survived by his wife was seconded by Trustee Sally Foster and an overall stability since last year. graduate of Balboa H.S., and S.F. City Mary, daughters Allison and Verity and passed with no objections. There Wells Fargo representatives exited College where he earned his degree Liljedahl and Frances Beadle, mother will be an initial cost of $3000 to set the meeting after their report. in criminology. Prior to entering the Bette Liljedah, brother Wendell and up this website and a maintenance fee Subsequent to the Bank Report, San Francisco Police Department, Carl his family, sister Wyla Beatty and her of $75.00 for a monthly maintenance Trustee Foster made a motion to ap- served his country in the U.S. Army. family, four grandchildren and his fee. This website will be designed to prove our minutes from the June 2013 Carl, assigned star #1780, entered the best friend Gene Keller. Preceded in give our members beneficiary forms meeting. Trustee Reilly seconded the S.F.P.D. in September of 1964 and this death by his father Ralph Liljedahl. for changes, and any information they motion which passed without objec- was the beginning of a distinguished A memorial service was scheduled for need regarding our Association. tion. police career culminating in his ap- July 21, 2013. : pointment to the elite Homicide Unit. Hallet Meilicke: was born on April New Business: Receiving Applications for As an inspector in homicide, Carl 12, 1922, and passed away in June None. new members; suspensions continued to shine playing an intricate of 2013. Hallet was a San Francisco and reinstatements: Adjournment: role in solving many high profile cases, native. Hallet served his country in Secretary McDonough reported that President Mattox set our next meet- including the breaking of the Zebra the U.S. Army and shortly after his he responded to the San Francisco Po- ing for Tuesday August 13, 2013, at the and Night Stalker investigations. Carl discharge joined the S.F.P.D. at the lice Academy and signed up 19 of 21 Hall of Justice 850 Bryant St., Room had worked at Central Police Station age of 23. Hallet entered the S.F. members of the 236L Recruit Class on 150, at 1:45pm. A moment of silence and Potrero Police Station prior to his Police Academy on August 29, 1945. June 17, 2013. McDonough previously was observed for our deceased mem- assignment to the Inspectors Bureau. Hallet was assigned star#1241, and was able to sign up 44 members of the bers. President Mattox adjourned the Carl is survived by his loving wife was assigned to various units within 237 Recruit Class on May 30, 2013. meeting at approximately 3:00pm. Kristine, sons Brian and Christian, the S.F.P.D. including HDQ, Ingleside All signees will become permanent adoring granddaughter Kaylyn, loving and Southern Stations, and the Co. K All Members: members after completing their proba- Aunt Betty Klotz, and brother-in-law 3 wheel motorcylcles on June 1, 1949. Last month we printed the names tion period as new Police Officers. Two and sister-in-law Larry and Liz Perez. On August 7, 1964, Hallet transferred of the members who have not paid signees have since dropped out. Carl was predeceased by his parents within the Traffic Bureau to Traffic Ad- their dues for 2013. As I stated in Communications and Bills: Carl and Vera Klotz and Uncle Fred ministration where he remained until last month’s article, we apologize Trustee Sally Foster made a motion Klotz. Carl was a loved member of July 1, 1967 when he was promoted to for any mistakes made on our part. to pay the bills that were presented Indian Valley Golf Course and the the rank of inspector. Hallet retired To date, we were mistaken on two monthly by Treasurer Dean Taylor. N.G.A. where he enjoyed many happy in 1973. Hallet is survived by his son members. Thomas Dougherty and Trustee Joe Reilly seconded the motion days with his friends. Carl was a kind, Edward and daughter-in-law Carol, Dave O’Donnell paid their dues and which passed with no objection. The generous, caring man whose sense of two grandchildren, and four great were mistaken for members who monthly bills for June included death humor will be missed by many. Carl grandchildren. Hallet was preceded shared their last name I apologize benefits to the beneficiary of our listed was always optimistic and ready with in death by his wife Millie. for the error. fallen members. a quick laugh and a smile. Dave Spencer was born on Decem- Our goal is to keep our members Our condolences go out to the fam- Carl’s funeral service took place at ber 3, 1946 in Lawton, Oklahoma. in the Association and to ensure ily of Sgt. Martin Halloran. Sgt. Hal- St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in No- David was a station attendant prior that they remain in ‘paid’ status. We loran is a highly respected member of vato, California on July 15,2013. Many to entering the S.F.P.D. Dave entered want to assist the families in need by the San Francisco Police Department, of Carl’s contemporaries were present the San Francisco Police Department dispensing the benefit check when and the current president of the San with his family, and other friends to on March 16, 1970 at the age of 23. their time of need is upon them. Francisco Police Officers Association. honor Carl’s life, and to pay their re- Dave was assigned to star#243. Dave We do not want to report that a Martin’s father Coleman recently spect. Frank Falzon, Carl’s partner in retired in August of 2000 as a lieuten- member was ‘unpaid’ and that we passed away. A $50 donation was made Homicide and long- time close friend ant in the San Francisco Police Depart- are unable to honor their member- to the memory of Coleman Halloran delivered a touching, heart-warming, ment. Dave worked many years in the ship. Please understand that our by WOAA Trustee Joe Reilly. and light hearted speech on Carl’s Northern Police District as a patrol Constitution and By-Laws mandate behalf. Frank touched on Carl’s dedi- officer and a beat officer. Dave served that we suspend members who are Report of Visiting Committee: cation to Police Investigation, his love the Department as a field training of- unpaid for six months, and drop None. of family and friends, his caring and ficer. Dave’s partners included Armand them from membership after one Report of Trustees: giving nature, and how he lived up to Gordon, and Randy Kringes. Dave was year on non-payment. We request The Association received notice of the nickname “the General”. Frank promoted to Sergeant/Inspector on that the yearly fee of $72.00 be paid five member deaths for this month. Falzon’s words not only described March 2, 1992 and later to Lieuten- every January. There is no desire on ant on March 28, 2000. One of Dave’s our part to embarrass or anger any interests was playing an active role member by publishing their name Free Initial Consultation for SFPOA/SFPD Family & Friends in family crisis intervention having for non-payment. Specializing the areas of: taught a course at Los Medanos Col- We can be contacted by phone at Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Civil Litigation lege . Dave made other stops in the De- 415 681-3660. You can set up a di- FRANK PASSAGLIA, attorney at law partment including Medical Liaison, rect deposit for January of each year the Robbery Detail, and the Records through your financial institution, 33 years experience Division where he was the Officer in or mail a check to: 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 600 Tel: 650-991-2001 Charge. Dave leaves behind his wife WOAA, Daly City, California 94014 Fax: 650-991-2010 of 45 years, Dolly, his son David, his P.O. Box 880034, SF,Ca 94188 E-mail: [email protected] daughter and son-in-law Rebecca and Submitted by Former San Francisco Police Officer Eric Carter, and his five grandchildren Mark McDonough, Former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney (1979–1997) David,Luis, Ana, Elizabeth, and Ava. Secretary August 2013 POA Journal Page 5

ficers responding to the “406” (Officer I looked for a quote to close this Call for Emergency Assistance) poured month’s column that I thought would Chief’s into the Jewelry Center believing there do justice to the actions of the officers would be more suspect(s) to engage involved in the events described above and/or lives to be saved. Fortunately, and of all the unsung work done day Corner there were no more suspects but, sadly, to day by the rest of SF’s Finest (Sworn On Christmas Day, 2007, a Bengal only one of the three victims could be and non-sworn) in keeping this City Tiger escaped from her open-air en- saved. When asked how everyone got safe. In my search, I found someone’s closure at the San Francisco Zoo and there so quickly and went where they description of “a hero”. The descrip- attacked three visitors, killing one, went without a moment’s hesitation… tion goes something like this: “A shortly after closing time. Members of all I could think of was what everyone hero is someone who is selfless, who the San Francisco Police Department else seems to always say, “We were all is generous in spirit, who just tries to responded, engaged the tiger, and no just doing our job(s).” give back as much as possible however one else was injured. An unbelievable Folks often complain about public they can to help people.” – the “help situation that no one could have ever service compensation and pensions. people” is what struck me! That’s what conceived would have taken place Thankfully, we don’t have incidents I’m always talking about when I say: when they joined the SFPD. When like the above all that often. For those “that’s what we signed up to do”! We asked about their courage, the officers that respond when they do occur, and signed up to help people. When you responded: “We were just doing our On Friday afternoon July 12th at they happen all too often enough look at what all the hero cops were job”! approximately 2:00 pm, a homicidal for us, they do so as if every event talking about when they answered, That was about as crazy a call as gunman entered the Jewelry center is “that” event. Police officers enjoy “I was just doing my job”; they were I had ever heard….until this past at 888 Brannan Street and attacked a good salary and good benefits for simply saying that they did what month. three people in a business there, seri- which we are grateful….and we do they could to help. God Bless each On Saturday July 6th at 11:35am, a ously injuring the male victim and our best to earn what we receive every and every one of you for always being 777 airplane crashed onto the airfield senselessly murdering two women. day. No, not every day involves tigers, willing to do whatever it takes to help at SFO and officers from the San Fran- He then fled the scene eastbound on plane crashes, and “active shooters” people, and last month – more than cisco Police Department were among Brannan Street. Three San Francisco but “any” day can be “that day”. I of- once — it took almost more than you the first to arrive at the plane. Seeing police officers, just returning to the ten tell folks, “cops don’t get paid for had to give. smoke and flames inside the downed Hall of Justice and responding to the what we do every day, we get paid for Be Safe Out There aircraft, and amidst the sounds of call of “shots fired”, engaged the des- what we might have to do every day.” Greg Suhr cracking and popping, the officers perate suspect. The officers observed Evidenced by the SFPD’s performance Chief of Police, provided knives to the crew to cut the suspect covered in blood and not in July…we do “it” as well as anybody. San Francisco Police Department helpless passengers free. The officers knowing the reason why, asked if he then, without any protective gear and needed assistance. He answered in smelling the distinct almost overpow- the affirmative before drawing his ering odor of some kind of fuel all weapon and firing upon the officers. Real Estate Update around them, entered the back of the Undaunted, the officers stood their August 2013 plane; and assisted until every person ground and the suspect retreated into was off. Later, when the assembled a nearby restaurant. Cornered, the sus- Interest rates have moved higher, there is not much media asked the officer who entered pect fired additional shots at officers room for downside anymore. These are STILL historical the burning fuselage in a short sleeve and others that had also responded, low rates. Demand is still high compared to the supply of homes, but increases in interest rates might price out shirt, if he was a hero he responded: before deciding to surrender. Other of- “I was just doing my job.” buyers and eventually decrease demand. For Buyers, continue to be committed, adjust your expectations to how much house you can afford, Retirements factoring in the interest rate & continue to make sure your [email protected] pre-approval letter is accurate and up to date. The San Francisco Police Officers Associ- office: 415.899.9241 — John Nevin, Realtor ation congratulates the following members cell: 415: 328.9748 Retired SFPD on his or her recent service retirement from DRE #01914691 the SFPD. These veterans will be difficult to Serving San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma counties. replace, as each takes with them decades of Call John for a complimentary experience and job knowledge. The most recently retired SFPD members are: market analysis of your home • Lieutenant Robert Armanino #2211 from Tactical Company • Sergeant Raymond Beazley #2073 from Richmond Station 915 Diablo Ave, Novato | fhallen.com • Inspector Timothy Brophy #2112 from Criminal Investigations Unit • Officer Mary Burns #96 from Taraval Station • Lieutenant James Calonico #412 from Traffic Enforcement, Solo M/C • Inspector Joseph Clemons #259 from Richmond Station, SIT • Sergeant David Collins #2143 from Airport Field Operations • Inspector Richard Dalton #2160 from Taraval Station, SIT • Inspector Brian Danker #582 from Northern Station, SIT • Officer Gregory Dito #8 from Property Section • Lieutenant Michael Favetti #437 from Tactical Company, Honda M/C • Lieutenant Thomas Feledy #314 from Richmond Station, SIT • Sergeant Ricardo Galande #1650 from Taraval Station • Lieutenant Nicole Greely #2195 from Homeland Security Unit • Inspector Matthew Hanley #2228 from Northern Station, SIT • Officer John Higgins #805 from Medical Liaison • Officer Michael Jamison #274 from Bayview Station • Officer Kiyotaka Kanamori #583 from Medical Liaison • Inspector James Kelly #494 from Park Station, SIT • Officer Justin Madden #1708 from Richmond Station • Captain Daniel J. Mahoney #1616 from Medical Liaison • Officer John Mambretti #1149 from Traffic Enforcement, Solo M/C • Inspector Rod Nakanishi #1072 from Crime Scene Investigations • Inspector Michael Niland #553 from Park Station • Inspector Brian Ogawa #556 from Narcotics • Inspector Matthew Perez #1472 from Crime Scene Investigations, Photo Lab • Officer Lois Perillo #1371 from Mission Station • Officer Michael Regalia #1351 from Airport Field Operations • Sergeant Susan Reed #229 from Airport Bureau • Inspector Vincent Repetto #23 from Special Victims Unit • Inspector Ronald Reynolds #137 from Richmond Station • Sergeant Dean Sorgie #2245 from Richmond Station • Lieutenant Arthur Stellini #707 from Homeland Security Unit • Lieutenant Peter Thoshinsky #2197 from Northern Station • Sergeant Robert Totah #2140 from Northern Station • Officer Shawn Wallace #1104 from Legal Division

All of the above listed on SFPD Personnel Order #14 (June 28, 2013), #15 (July 3, 2013), Order #16 (July 17, 2013) Page 6 POA Journal August 2013 A Brief Recap of SFPOA History The San Francisco Police Officers department since the Boston Police Academy Association was incorporated in 1946. Strike of 1919. The SFPOA, led by Jerry Update In the early years, it served as a frater- Crowley and the Bluecoats, led its nal/social organization, and did not members out of the stations and onto actively engage in political campaigns, the picket lines. The San Francisco nor did it solicit for better wages and Firefighters joined in the strike, which benefits on behalf of its members. lasted for three chaotic days before a In 1953, the Association took its first settlement was reached with Mayor foray into the political realm when Alioto and the Board of Supervisors. it secured a city charter amendment The short-term gain was an impres- that established a survey formula for sive 13% salary increase. (One which By Ed Del Carlo Academy that they are prepared for the determining police officer wages. This was due to the cops and firefighters The Academy is a very busy place FTO program. was very significant because prior to through a salary formula, but which these days. There are many types of During the training program mem- this any police or fire wage increase — was not being honored by the civic training that occur on site that rang- bers of the class interact with the City’s regardless of how much it was — had leaders of the day.) ing from in-service training to recruit youth as a community project. Four to be approved by a citywide ballot The long-term fallout was signifi- classes. Currently there are two basic times during their academy stay mem- imitative. cant. Soon following the strike, San recruit classes with a total of ninety bers of the class visit either the Boys The years between 1968 and 1974 Francisco voters created a lesser Tier four recruits. and Girls Clubs or the local YMCA. are significant as the POA tested the II pension system, dissolved the pre- The 235th recruit class is set to You might even see the recruits at the political waters several more times and viously enacted salary survey, and graduate on August 30, 2013. The district stations as they check in with gained significant pension upgrades by destroyed all vestiges of public sup- 237 recruit class is set to graduate the Captain before going to the clubs. way of ballot proposition. port and confidence in the city’s first later this year in December. If you During their time with the youngsters In 1970, the POA experienced a responders. It took nearly 20 years of are wondering what happened to the the recruits are able to help kids with real sea change. That year, a group hard campaigning and fence mending 236th recruit class. They were a lateral their homework, play games, or assist of outspoken and politically savvy to improve the deficient Tier II Retire- class that consisted of 22 officers. They officers formed a sub-group within ment that, even today, stands inferior them with arts and crafts. This all the Association with the intent to ag- to that system which was in place prior graduated from an eight week academy culminates with a jamboree at the gressively campaign and negotiate for to the strike. in June. They are currently in the Field Academy, where the recruits bring better wages, benefits, and working In 1992, the POA successfully cam- Training program. their families and show the kids the conditions. That group called them- paigned for and secured the city’s We are currently on a yearly cycle to Academy, play games, and have lunch. selves The Bluecoats. first collective bargaining agreement hire 150 officers. The basic recruit class This has proven to be a great day for with police and fire. This milestone consists of a 31 week academy. It seems everyone. achievement is still on the books and like a lengthy period, but during that In order to make all of this happen has yet to be invoked by either side of time the recruits learn many things. we need the assistance of Officers who the bargaining table, but stands as a Most are mandated by the Peace Of- teach the learning domains to the re- last, best effort bulwark against abuse ficer Standards and Training (POST), cruits. These men and women do an to police and fire who are now prohib- but our Department gives additional outstanding job of teaching our future ited by law from striking. hours in report writing, vehicle opera- officers. The Recruit Training Officers Today, the SFPOA enjoys a respected tions (EVOC), defensive tactics, and also should be acknowledged for the cooperative working relationship with items related to working better with outstanding job they do in mentoring civic leaders, and sees the highest pub- the community. As a staff we feel con- the recruits. This comes with long lic opinion poll numbers in its history. fident that when the recruits leave the hours and a lot of work. Since the mid1980s, when the SFPD was ranked 92nd in the state in wages and benefits, the POA leadership has crafted significant gains. Today, The San Francisco Police Department is the highest paid in the state by margins as high as 22%. Nearly bankrupt and in- solvent in the early 1990s, the SFPOA In 1972, the first slate of Bluecoats is today a financially healthy organi- was elected to run the SFPOA. The zation with multiple investments and president was Jerry Crowley who holdings. It operates on a $3 million would become one of the most com- annual budget, and reports more than manding and effective leaders — some $12 million in assets. would say infamous — in the organiza- Since inception, the SFPOA has had tion’s history. Following the election 26 presidents, including its current of the Bluecoat slate into office, the As- leader, Martin Halloran. Martin has sociation was completely transformed succeeded Gary Delagnes, the longest- from a social organization into a legiti- serving POA president, and considered mate employee rights organization. No the person who engineered some more were the monthly meetings mere of the Associations most significant gabfests held over a corned-beef and gains. cabbage buffet. Meetings under the As Martin Halloran leads the As- Bluecoat agendas became boisterous, sociation forward, he can see looming First Responders often contentious, table-pounding ses- issues on the horizon, including the sions of grievance, strategy and debate. cost of health care, and the continued In 1975, San Francisco police held assault on public safety workers pen- Peer Support the first labor strike by a big city police sions and benefits. 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We provide a weekly support group that meets on Tuesdays. • Civilized divorce process without litigation This meeting is to help individuals who may be suffering from • Fair and enforceable agreements while work-related stress, including substance abuse, and to regain a life saving time and money filled with hope and serenity. • Balanced premarital and post-marital agreements St. Andrew’s • Experienced with police pensions and related benefits 1600 Santa Lucia Avenue, San Bruno 415-398-3400 Located on the south side of San Bruno City Park fax: 415 398-3446 www.lawhonlaw.com Contact: www.sfmediation.com email: [email protected] Greg Collaco (SF Firefighter) 870 Market Street, Suite 1151 (650) 455-2840 San Francisco, California 94102 August 2013 POA Journal Page 7 We are the SFPD San Francisco Police Department Culture — Respect and Preserve the Past By Retired Captain Paul Chignell, during adversity. don’t have beards and SFPOA Legal Defense Administrator Over ten years ago, then Deputy drooping mustaches and Chief Greg Suhr campaigned to have goatees. When we work For all active and retired San Fran- the patches placed on our long com- in uniform, we wear that cisco police officers, those four words missioned officer coats to distinguish uniform in our juris- mean a lot. They represent a legacy SFPD. They remain there today. We diction. We don’t walk of how San Francisco police officers are one of the few agencies that for around off-duty in our approach their job of protecting the decades have commissioned officers jurisdiction or in any public, and how those thousands of wear the long heavy coats for our dress other jurisdiction with officers past, present, and future, view ceremonies. our uniform on. When their profession — from the infra- Let’s write of patches on shirts. our plainclothes officers Prior to retirement, Captain Paul Chignell proudly structure of their equipment, to the Unlike other agencies, we don’t have go to another city on po- wore daily the regulation SFPD uniform, including ultimate respect for a police culture one patch. We have two so you can lice business, we notify shoulder patches and the seven-pointed star. unlike any other. actually see from the side that you are the other agency. When looking at an SFPD officer. we police demonstra- one is beating down the door to get East Coast Police Department tions — as we do hundreds of times into those countries. They all want to The SFPD is often likened to an We Have No Stinking Badges each year — our officers march and come to the great USA. Without being “East Coast” police department. The familiar phrase from Cheech carry themselves as a unit with esprit too melodramatic, the same applies Some may ask what that could mean, and Chong has no sway at the SFPD. de corps. here. No disrespect to Redwood City particularly since we are on the west Hundreds of police agencies refer to or Mill Valley or Concord, but SF cops coast? The answer is not sinister. It has their chest identification as badges. Parlance and Policing don’t leave to go there. They stay here. nothing to do with the police corrup- That is heresy at the SFPD. The language used by the SFPD has The corollary is also true — everyone tion that has plagued some east coast Any officer worth his or her salt, continued for decades. That is our tra- wants to sign up here. Our lateral departments for decades. when hearing the term “badge”, re- dition. Motorcycle officers are called classes are always full--and those of- It has to do with the positives; of old volts and corrects the utterance with “Solos”, not motors. We drive radio ficers stay. school traditions such as pomp and the proper word, “Star.” We proudly cars, not cruisers. circumstance, strong values of crime wear a seven-pointed star and ensure We are as proud of San Francisco as The Union and punishment, work ethic first and that none of our documents bears the our great residents are. That’s why we For the past 70 years, the SFPD has adherence to traditions as a top value. hated word “badge.” It is the tradition call it “The City.” Because it is The City, enjoyed a strong union like most east It has to do with the strong influ- of the SFPD. the greatest in the world and, in our coast police departments. Virtually ence of the Irish in populating east Our stars have a cherished tradition. eyes, the greatest police department. all members of the SFPD — including coast police departments, which car- When an officer promotes to a higher We still call a day off as “H” because the Chief — belong to the union. We ried over to the SFPD in the early days rank, the officer’s friends pay for a new in the old days a day off was a holiday. don’t separate out various classes of of our agency. star. In the interim, it is considered a employees as many of our Bay Area When I arrived at my first station great honor for a current boss to loan Servicing the Residents counterparts do. We have a seniority- in the spring of 1970, 90% of the his or her star to the newly promoted and Visitors based transfer policy that is akin to Captains were Irish. That had been one, and when the new star arrives We love our long revered traditions the strongest policy you will find in our demographic for decades. Today, the loaner star is returned. Often this and strive not to change them. But the old building trade unions. No po- our police department is significantly loan is done in a public way in front SFPD officers take the responsibil- lice union in America has such strong more diverse, and better for it. But the of colleagues. It is the SFPD way. ity of policing a diverse city more protections and opportunities. We are Irish influence remains to this day, than seriously. arguably the highest total compensa- with hundreds of Irish cops, many of We respect the tion agency in the country. Those are who are daughters and sons and grand- neighborhoods SFPD traditions as well. children of SFPD members, policing and different The union doesn’t stand in the way the streets of San Francisco. Their pres- cultures of the of our traditions, but rather supports, ence and their understanding carry on city. defends, and finances them. The pomp the traditions of the SFPD. Accordingly, and circumstance of Medal of Valor we reject the ceremonies, promotional ceremonies, Oro En Paz police think Academy graduations, funerals, and Fierro En Guerra tank experts retirement events are legendary and Those Spanish words emblazon the who espouse are consistent in flavor over many patches of the SFPD uniform shirt. cookie cutter decades. We have bagpipers at our Those words have been imprinted on c o m m u n i t y ceremonies. We even have a Chinese the City and County of San Francisco policing. Rath- officer on bagpipes in conjunction official flag since 1900. Those Spanish er, we embrace with officers whose ancestors came words, as every officer knows, means While it is a subtle distinction, SFPD officers have traditionally an adaptive from Ireland and Scotland. It is the “Gold in Peace, Iron in War.” This patrolled in radio cars, not “cruisers.” style to reflect SFPD way. traditional motto on our uniform the concerns shirt patches is indelible. We are un- Decorum at the SFPD of all communities. The heart of true The Best like many police departments that Our agency has a decorum that has community policing San Francisco Are we the best because of our tra- change their patch motifs when a new been unabated despite the societal style is discretion. ditions? Some would disagree. We are nomadic city manager or police chief changes around us. It sets us apart as The other part of service is to actu- also not so elitist that we can’t learn arrives on the scene. That motto will professionals and as a paramilitary ally be here for 30, 35, or even 40 years. from others. But don’t call our stars never leave our uniforms because it force to be reckoned with. The best argument against totalitarian badges, and don’t ever ask for a police embodies our resolve and strength We don’t wear baseball caps. We regimes throughout the World is no cruiser. Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra. Vince Sheehan has Added the Power of RE/MAX! 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845 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 Vince Sheehan, Broker Kathy Sullivan, Realtor Business: (415) 441-3342 Fax: (415) 795-3155 (SFPD Member 1981–90) (Retired/MTA 1981-2010) Call (415) 302-2500 Call (707) 799-2493 Page 8 POA Journal August 2013 Rachelle Hardie Helping Our Own The following members of our law Fundraiser enforcement family need our help: San Francisco General ER Nurse Deputy City Attorney Tim Benetti Now Paralyzed Needs Your Help Tim Benetti, a great friend of the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association and the San Francisco Police Department, has some serious health challenges For more than 20 years. Rachelle Hardie and is in need of our collective assistance. Tim is currently at a rehabilitation helped save hundreds of lives as an emergency facility and hopes to return to work in several months. He is currently room nurse at San Francisco General. assigned to the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System where he has assisted many of our members facing retirement issues. In addition, Tim has been instrumental in working with police officers at district stations in code On October 11, 2012 she found herself needing enforcement and other legal problems. life-saving emergency care for a spinal injury Please help Tim in his time of need. His catastrophic illness program (CIP) that left her paralyzed. Not only was a disc in number is 001822. Please retrieve a CIP form and donate sick time to Tim. Rachelle’s back ruptured, but so was her life. — Paul Chignell Children of Cullen Cahill Saturday, Aug. 17, 12-4pm A fund has been established at the San Francisco Police Credit Union for Officer Cullen Cahill’s children for their college education. The account number is 1382907-S2. If you are a SFPCU member, you can transfer from your account 121 Olive St • Petaluma directly into the account number listed above. This can be done online at or by calling 800-222-1391. Hosted by the Fabulous http://www.sfpcu.org Checks can be mailed to: Women of Petaluma and SF Police Credit Union all her friends. Because this Main Office event will be in a home, we 2550 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 respectfully ask for your RSVP: Theresa Edison — Welsh Family Fund [email protected]. As all of you know, they have been struck with a great tragedy of losing both parents. We feel compelled to support and to help Phil’s three children; William, Phil and Caroline. We are asking for donations towards this offering If you cannot come but would for the kids. No amount is too small to the San Francisco Police Credit Union like to donate, deposits can be college fund. — Lisa Corry and Linda Delahunty Donations for Phil’s Children’s college fund can be made at: made at Wells Fargo Account San Francisco Police Credit Union #1917100214. RE: Phillip Welsh children’s college fund P.O. Box 22219 Make checks out to the San Francisco, CA 94122-0219 Rachelle Hardie Fund. Westbrook Children Fund A fund has been established at the San Francisco Police Credit Union for Officer Thomas Westbrook’s children. The account number is 1373377-S1. If you are a SFPCU member, you can transfer from your account directly into the account number listed above. Checks can be mailed to: SF Police Credit Union Main Office 2550 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 SF Police Credit Union KIM REYNOLDS 802 Bryant Street 408.313.9979 San Francisco, CA 94103 [email protected] Frankie Shouldice Frankie is the 12-year old son of Inspector Ronan Shouldice of CSI. Frankie is battling leukemia. A “Friends of Frankie Shouldice” account has been established at the SFPCU #1373520 — Marty Halloran UPDATE: Ronan Shouldice is in need of donated vacation time to help him attend to Frankie. I’ve got your back once again, only this time it is the roof Contact the Catastrophic Illness Program (415) 837-0875. over your head. When you’re looking for a realtor to protect and serve your real estate needs, look no further.

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LOS GATOS | 750 University Avenue, Suite 150 617 7th Street • San Francisco, CA 94103 415-398-6161 • [email protected] August 2013 POA Journal Page 9 mate also had warrants! Ohh double Jose Hernandez and Brandon McK- snap, they both had burglary tools on elly respond to the scene and catch them. Eye-patch, really? The Dread out car theft suspects. A cold show is Pirate Roberts is Booked! conducted, there is a positive identi- fication, and two gents are off to jail. Southern Station — Officers Adam Eatia, Jim Funk, and Will Pal- Ingelside Station — Officers Mat- ladino are working the Market Street thew Seavey and Carlos Padilla see foot beat and again are in the area of a vehicle driving erratically at high Market and Jones. The officers see a rates of speed. In addition, the said group of dudes hanging out talking vehicle is stopping mid-block for no 4 about radiation exposure in future reason. Looking for victims are you? A 3 outer space travel. One of the said Not on Matt’s and Carlos’ watch! A M 8 gents sees the coppers and terminates traffic stop is effected after numerous By his conversation, walks away, and violations. Mmmmmm, snippety- Russ Gordon crosses the street against the red light. snap! The driver is on felony probation K BA BOOM! Probable cause. It seems with a search condition, has felonious Taraval Station after a short conversation and lawful powdery drugs on him, and his female search, our hero had a replica hand- passenger has a purse with her and is Welcome back ladies and gentlemen progress. Upon arrival, Jim gets the gun in his waistband. Let’s skip ahead clutching onto it like life itself. After a to this month’s entry into the fast and info needed, the info to see the said to later at the station; the pictures on very short investigation, yes folks, she furious world of San Francisco law stolen car leaving the parking lot. Ahh his cell phone. Posing with my man had a pistol inside of her purse, drugs enforcement. As there is so much to snizzle, get some! Jim jumps in his car in the pictures on the phone, assault in her underwear, and an old copy of let you know about, lets get right to it. effects a traffic stop right at the base rifles, handguns and drugs. Sergeant the Bad Guy Manual, of which she was of the freeway entrance; Hooked/ Southern Station/Market Street John Conway gets involved, writes a in complete violation. What terror was Booked. Thankfully, due to Jim’s quick Foot Beat — Officers Will Palladino, warrant for our heroe’s home in anoth- averted by this excellent traffic stop? response, this did not turn into a chase Ramonik Johal, James Funk, Mi- er county. Served; more drugs found We will never know. on a busy freeway. Hey, by the by, chael Young and Giselle Talkoff were with the probable intent to sell them oooo yes, there is plenty of crime to Bayview Station — Paul Bunyon, conducting a surveillance operation on our streets. Booked! Outstanding go around, even at the airport! without Babe the blue ox, decides around the downtown Market Street follow up. to act like a lunatic and threatens a corridor. While “spotting” for the lita- Bayview Station — Shots fired! Park Station — Officers Dave Ser- citizen with an ax. Officers Joe Ka- ny of nefarious characters in this area, 9-1-1 lines are lighting up. Officers rano and Rich Hastings are on patrol vanaugh and Eric Borghesani speed their attention is brought to a gentle- Matt Cloud and Steve Gritsch arrive when they observe an individual to this potentially deadly scene. Yes, men sitting in a wheelchair. Well, to the area in question only to hear sprinting around a corner. Being that there they find Paul wildly swinging cutting to the chase, our wheelchair more gunfire. Matt and Steve run TO- the said sprinter was not on the track an axe over his head. With guns drawn bound hero was selling the devil’s WARDS THE GUNFIRE! Meanwhile, at Kezar Stadium, the officers found the officers approach this crazed sus- weed (marijuana) to a bevy of custom- Officers Jose Macias, Alex Rodatos, this suspicious and decided to follow pect and order him to drop this deadly ers. Nobody had a medical marijuana Chris Leong, Ted Polovina, and Jeff Mr. Bolt. At this point, a young woman weapon. Of course he does not, and card I guess. The team swoops in on Camilosa are on their way. Ted and flags them down and informs the of- threatens the officers by swinging a “customer”, finds he did indeed buy Jeff locate a witness who tells them ficers that Mr. Bolt just robbed her of the axe over his head. Apparently the the evil herb from wheelchair guy and our hero threw a gun near a car, and her cell phone. Directly from page act of swinging wildly was too much now the team has cause for an arrest. a good description of the said hero. 211 of the bad guy manual, rob an for Paul, and the axe flew out of his Ahhh snap, not only does our hero Jose locates the gun, and all the said innocent female victim, run from the hands into another yard. Still acting have more wicked weed on him but officers were able to find and arrest the cops, and start stripping your cloths insanely, our hero then rushes the of- a loaded .380 caliber pistol. Selling, hero who more likely then not was in off to the under-layer of clothing that ficers. They tackle him, and take him distributing or smoking marijuana possession of the said handgun. At will be a different color and style. Not into custody. Most people would run is victimless and does not promote that point there was not “enough” to our guy, he runs into a courtyard while from an axe wielding loon, but not violence, addiction, or victims. Just put the handgun on our hero but he stripping down to his boxer shorts! SFPD. BOOKED! (Axe not returned.) kidding. If there is money to be made did go to jail for a warrant that had a Just stop that, please. Dave had been and it’s illegal, there are going to be bail close to $100,000 dollars. Bayview Station — Officers Leo chasing Mr. Bolt and lost site of him problems. Great job by this team, great Bernstein and Alex Lentz, while Bayview Station — A call comes but KNEW he could not have gotten report written by Will, and another taking a nice drive through the 4-car in from Dispatch that there is a man far and decides to backtrack into the gun off the street. Sector, see a young man walk against with a gun at a location that caters to courtyard. Oooohhhh snizzle, our a solid red traffic light. Not only did Southern Station — Meanwhile on children, hosting parties for the most sprinter pops out with his shorts and he violate this infraction, but he is the same day as the aforementioned innocent among us — KIDS. Sergeant a T-shirt on. Remember what your drinking a CapriSun juice, which is caper, and just two hours later, Of- Dan Cole and Officers Brent Cader, mother told you? Always wear clean not really juice! The officers decide ficers Tom Coffaro and Yossef Azim Edric Talusan, Kevin Rightmire, and underwear, for you never know if you to investigate. Upon initial contact, are driving near the area of Market Joe Gummo fire out to the scene. Let might commit a robbery and strip our juice-drinking hero violates rule and Jones Streets. They see a group of me lay this out for you. The coppers down to your shorts and have the 12020, page 811, of the Bad Guy “dudes” hanging around the corner find a bunch of dudes hanging out cops catch you (page 212 B.G.M. Bad Manual (B.G.M.) and decides not talking about the micro economic situ- in front, talking about modern film Guy Manual). Officer Brett Bodisco to run from the police with a fully ation in eastern Europe. One of these noir as opposed to 1950s film noir. finds the missing pants, with phones loaded pistol in his waistband. Instead, said gents sees the coppers and starts All are handcuffed and the investiga- inside the pockets. Dave recognizes he decides to get into a fistfight with to walk away from them; cops go to the tion broadens. A modified rifle, fully the description of one of the phones the cops. He lost; gun retrieved; cops corner to cut him off; he turns around loaded, with one in the pipe is found from an earlier robbery, and contacts uninjured; juice guy booked; another and walks the other way; cops go to in the play area where children are that victim. gun off the street; a violation of the the other corner to cut him off; he enjoying their party. Further investi- Cold shows were conducted, and B.G.M.; and excellent police work! then crosses in the middle of the street gation ensues. One of our handcuffed the first robbery victim was able to always looking back to see where the heroes was there with HIS SON and identify the suspect. Further investiga- Bayview/Ingelside Stations — Of- cops are. GIVE UP ALREADY. Tom and apparently had a “beef” with the new tion was done at the suspect’s home ficers Francis Graves, Pat McNichol, Yossef finally coral this dude only to boyfriend of the child’s mother and and more incriminating evidence was and Dave Aschwanden respond to a find he has afully loaded .25 caliber had already threatened him. What found. BOOKED! shooting. This is the real deal. There is handgun in his jacket. My man spon- might have happened if these officers a victim down; shot! These cops knew taneously tells the cops he had the had not intervened? God only knows. Park Station — Sergeant John exactly what to do; render aid; set the gun because his life was threatened. A loaded gun near children? I have no Lewis observes a woman pulling apart crime scene up; and start to track the Well, turn the gun in, stop hanging words for a “man” who would put any a box of Huggie diapers. The woman suspect. Officers John Norment, Kev- around Jones and Market, get a job, child in harms way. Great job, solid who had no child with her, and did in Rightmire, Tom Ly, Brent Cader, eat a sandwich, or go to jail. police work! Stick your chests out and not appear to need the diapers. This and Edric Talusan work the housing swagger brothers, for you did Gods looked a little suspicious. John decides unit and were quick to identify the Park Station — Just your everyday work that day! to investigate, and detains the woman. possible shooter. Officer Gabe Alcaraz theft turns ugly. My man wakes up Diapers, baby wipes, and mail from a finds video of the crime to further put and goes to work shoplifting on Haight Bayview Station — Officers Louis nearby address are items John finds. our hero at the scene. These Officers Street. He starts his day stealing from Hargreaves and Ali Misaghi respond A quick trip to the address found on were even aware of the vehicle our a clothing store and attempts to flee. to an auto burglary in progress. A the mail reveals that a burglary took hero drives. Officers Uwem Obot and The storekeeper will not have it and citizen informs the officers that one place. Bad guy manual page 459, if all Al Johnson of Ingelside station are in- gives chase, a violent struggle ensues. of the suspects had an eye-patch. A you can steal is baby wipes and diapers tently listening to this caper transpire. Now at the 50-yard line another mer- search was made to no avail. Lou and go straight. A burglary suspect caught, Ooooo snap! They respond to the proj- chant attempts to stop my man; the Ali were not giving up on this one. A more important — I’m taking a stab at ects, and locate the said vehicle and merchant gets stabbed in the face with couple of hours later, a few blocks away this one — but there was an infant at the aforementioned suspect. Quickly a metal object for his troubles. Officers from the original crime, walking down home during this crime! Quintessen- bag his hands and call for the “suits”. Priscilla Kenny and Will Kraus are the street, two dudes, and one is Cap- tial, get out of the car and take them Sergeant Mike Brown (who never en-route. Will and Priscilla were able tain Jack Sparrow, with an eye patch. on. Good job, John! wears a suit) and Inspector Len Bro- to wrap this maniac up, get all the sto- Jack and his pal are wrapped up, and Taraval Station — A citizen watch- berg respond to the scene. These two len property back to the owners, and taken to Bayview Station for further es two guys standing on the corner seasoned cops not only put together a send my man to jail for at least a day. investigation. Well, Jack of course lies arguing about what is more delicious, solid case, but obtained a confession about his identity. However, Sergeant Airport Patrol — Officer James hot foie gras, or cold? After the said dis- from the suspect. Solid police work in Sean O’Brien is working, knew Jack’s Cunningham is sent to a rental car cussion, they break into and burglarize San Francisco; SOLID! real name, which revealed warrants company in regards to a car theft in a car. A citizen calls the Police. Officers for his arrest. Ohh, snap, his second Page 10 POA Journal August 2013 cided on a change of policy. Captain who are fire fighters and more veterans James McAuliffe told Marine Corps from the Sheriff’s Department. olice ire Times on July 3 that, effective imme- A police officer and his canine part- P -F diately, officers there would no longer ner were sitting in a parked police van wear Defense Department ribbons. “It on the side of the street. A little boy Post 456 certainly wasn’t meant to be offensive looked in the back of the van, then to anyone,” McAuliffe said. “It was a came around to the officer’s window matter of convenience and obviously and knocked. “Is that a dog you’ve got News wasn’t well thought out. But it’s been back there?” the boy asked. “it sure is,” By Greg Corrales rectified.” the policeman replied. The boy looked Members will be receiving renewal back at the van, then back to the of- “Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, notices for their American Legion ficer. “What’d he do?” asked the boy. uncommon valor was a common virtue.” dues for July 2013–June 2014. Prompt I am very sorry to report that Post — Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, be treated by some TSA and security renewal is always appreciated, as Post 456 members Carl Klotz and Gerald March 1945 employees.” 456 always strives for “early bird” rec- Christensen have transferred to Post Kemnitz was visiting the capitol ognition. We also are making a con- Everlasting. Rest in Peace comrades! June 26-30— comrade Rene LaPre- building to be honored as his legisla- certed effort to recruit more veterans votte and I represented San Francisco tive district’s veteran of the year. He Police-Fire Post 456 at the American described the security screener as Legion state convention in Palm rude and unapologetic. In the media 1947 – 2013 Springs. A great deal of American firestorm that followed publication Legion business was conducted, de- of the story online on militarytimes. Jerry Senkir: Renaissance Man spite temperatures that reached 122 com, a spokesman for the California degrees! Next year’s convention will be Senate Sergeant-at-Arms office, which By Don Carlson, Mickey Griffin, and held in Santa Clara so many members oversees security for the building, said Roy Sullivan, Retired SFPD who have yet to attend a state conven- the incident was under investigation. tion will have a great opportunity. TSA deputy director John Halin- Renaissance man: a man who has Wearing the uniform of the Few ski, a retired Marine Corps colonel, a broad range of intellectual interests, and Proud doesn’t rate preferential said his agency also was reviewing or has profound knowledge or profi- treatment from the Transportation the matter, taking it “very seriously,” ciency in more than one field. Security Administration or California Halinski said. That certainly helps describe Jerry capital security officers, retired Marine The Florida police department that Senkir, who retired in 2003 as a Ser- Cpl. Nathan Kemnitz learned recently investigated the death of Trayvon Mar- geant/Inspector after 35 years in the in two disgraceful incidents. tin is changing its meritorious awards San Francisco Police Department. Jerry Kemnitz, severely injured in 2004 policy after a former Marine and Navy passed away on July 21, 2013, after a in a roadside bomb attack in Fallujah, Cross recipient called to ask why one prolonged battle with cancer, leaving has limited use of his right arm and of its officers wore military ribbons a gap in many people’s lives. Those cannot lift it above his head. So when she didn’t rate. Like many Americans, of us who were his “golfing buddies” security guards at the state capitol Jeremiah Workman, a veteran staff ser- definitely feel that loss, as do family in Sacramento asked him to remove geant who received the nation’s second members and his many other friends. his dress blue blouse “because he was highest valor award for heroics during Jerry and his wife Darlene, his best On the golf course, the descrip- wearing too much metal,” and TSA a 2004 deployment in Iraq, was watch- friend, were world travelers, visiting far tion of Jerry’s swing could be likened wanted him to raise his arms above ing the George Zimmerman trial on off places like China, Italy and France. to that of Jim Furyk: “he looked like his head for the full-body scanner TV on July 1. It wasn’t the testimony On their return, he would regale us a man trying to find a quarter he’d at Sacramento International Airport, that caught Workman’s attention, with tales of exotic (and sometimes dropped on the floor of a phone he could not comply. “My right arm however. It was the ribbons that Doris inedible!) food and drink, as well as booth” (I know: you’re saying, “what’s doesn’t work,” Kemnitz said. Singleton, a Sanford, Florida police the sites they saw and the people they a phone booth?”). But it worked for At the state capitol, the Marine’s officer, was wearing on her uniform met. And Jerry was always willing to Jerry! And it worked at great places refusal to remove his uniform top when she took the stand. share the travel tricks they’d learned like Myrtle Beach and Bandon Dunes grew into what was described by friend Workman said two ribbons, in par- along the way to help you navigate where, during our post-round meals, Patricia Martin as a heated exchange ticular, didn’t match the three-year around whatever city you might be we tried our best not to have past SFPD with security officers. And at the air- Army career she referenced: the World planning to visit. experiences dominate the conversa- port, supervisors looked on as a TSA War II Army of Occupation Medal and Jerry was also a wine guru to many tion; we usually failed. security screener looked under Kem- the Defense Distinguished Service of us, often taking one or more of us Jerry had a varied career in the nitz’ medals, ran his hands under the Medal. “Am I going blind or is this on a side trip, following a round of golf SFPD, from Northern Station, to the Marine’s waistband, and swabbed his police officer in the Zimmerman trial in the Napa-Sonoma area, to pick up Academy staff, to Public Information shoes for explosives, she said. wearing ribbons that she didn’t rate?” the latest shipment waiting for him Officer for Chief Frank Jordan, to a “What does a uniform and heroism he wrote. He then called the depart- at some small winery to whose wine stint in the Juvenile Division. His in- represent if our own citizens, in this ment for some answers. He said he club he belonged. When he got home, tegrity, professionalism and common case employees of the TSA and security was told the Sanford PD didn’t have its he’d add the new bottles to the cache sense approach to all things served personnel, have no regard for them?” own awards ribbons, so police officials held in his 300-bottle wine cooler. him well at every assignment, but es- Martin later wrote in a letter to Veter- went to the Army-Navy store around On golf trips, when we dined at, say, pecially as one of the most professional ans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinski. “I the corner and picked out Defense Garibaldi’s in Carson City, or Zozo’s PIO’s the Department ever had. feel so strongly that you need to know Department military decorations to in Reno, we always deferred to Jerry, Make no mistake: for the three of just how shamefully even a Purple fit their own uses. who never disappointed us with his us, Jerry’s passing is a huge, hurtful Heart recipient/disabled veteran can Within days, the department de- selections. loss. But whether by those in the Police Department or by those in his private life, Jerry will be dearly missed by so Deaths many others. The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: Submitting Obituaries Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification by and Memorial Tributes Any member may submit a separate memorial Guido Borlo June 5, 2013 87 Retired SFPD G. Petropoulos tribute to a deceased member. Any such piece will Bill Cooley, Jr. Unk 90+ Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotte not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a Shoji Horikoshi July 15, 2013 86 Retired SFPD, N/S F. Mosier sidebar piece. The Journal will also accept and publish Jerome Senkir July 21, 2013 65 Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotte in the Mail section short letters about a deceased member written by a person in the immediate fam- *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source. ily. However, the Journal will not reprint obituaries The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, however the staff or employees of the or photos that were published in any other print SFPOA make no official confirmation. media, web site, or Internet blog.

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I Retiree Health Care Charter protection on July 18, becoming the was recently diagnosed with prostate Amendment largest municipality to do so in U.S. cancer and am undergoing treatment. history. There are currently about I had heard that this may be covered Mike, I recently attended 20,000 city pensioners – with the by a presumption. Is it? a meeting of the Retired average pension of $30,000 for public Q. Employees of the City and safety and $19,000 for other municipal Yes, this is a presumed oc- County of San Francisco. The group workers. cupational injury. California was concerned about a charter amend- efits but have lost all retiree health care Article IX, section 24 of the Michi- Labor Code section 3212.1 ment introduced by Supervisor Mark benefits. In Stockton it is estimated A. gan state constitution says: “The that retirees would lose 50% of their provides, for firefighters and police -of Farrell which might affect active/ accrued financial benefits of each ficers, that a job injury includes cancer, retired employees’ health service ben- retirement benefit if its bankruptcy pension plan and retirement system including leukemia, which develops or efits. Anything to worry about? judge were to rule against them. of the state and its political subdivi- manifests as a result of occupational You should pay attention to how sions shall be a contractual obligation exposure to a known carcinogen. For No! The November 5, 2013 this unfolds, not because it will effect thereof which shall not be diminished prostate cancer this would include Charter amendment per- strong pension systems such as San or impaired hereby.” Yet Chapter 9 such substances as gasoline fumes and tains only to the workings Francisco, but because it will directly A. of the federal bankruptcy law clearly smoke. It is a rebuttable presumption of the Retiree Health Care Trust Fund. effect poorly funded systems in Chica- authorized a city to restructure its with the employer, City and County of The Retiree Health Care Trust Fund go, and the states of Illinois, Connecti- obligations to restore financial health. San Francisco, required to prove that was established in January 2009 as cut, Kentucky, New Jersey, Louisiana, It requires that a restructuring of the exposure is not reasonably linked an irrevocable trust fund to provide Hawaii, and Colorado. Even the City obligations be in the best interests of to the cancer in order to defeat the a funding source to defray the cost of of New York is endangered — it now creditors – including the retirees. The presumption. This is very hard for the the CCSF’s obligation to pay for health has more retired police officers than U.S. Constitution (Article VI) states employer to prove. coverage for retired city employees. working ones, and spends more on that the laws of the United States are City employees hired after January police pensions than on police wages. The presumption extends into your “the supreme law of the land”, and 10, 2009 are required to pay up to 2% retirement for a period of 3 calendar that judges in every state are bound of their compensation into this Trust Mike Hebel has been the POA’s months for each full year of service to by them; but, the U.S. Constitution Fund. Welfare Officer since January 1974. a maximum of 120 months. Since you also prohibits a state from impairing He is an attorney and a certified finan- had 31 years of service, the presump- The City currently pays for the the obligation of contracts (Article I, cial planner. He has received awards/ tion would extend for 7.75 years after health care benefits of retired em- section 10). How will this conflict be recognition as a Northern California your retirement. ployees on a “pay as you go basis,” resolved by Steven Rhodes, the federal “super lawyer” and included amongst The compensation awarded for essentially paying for the cost of bankruptcy judge assigned to Detroit? cancer includes full hospital, surgical, these benefits as they come due each “America’s top financial planners.” He Vallejo filed for bankruptcy in 2008. medical treatment, and permanent year. These expenses currently total represents POA members at the City’s It successfully restructured its collec- disability indemnity. You should im- approximately $150 million annu- Retirement Board and at the Workers’ tive bargaining agreements and its city mediately file an employees’ claim for ally, or approximately 6% of payroll Compensation Appeals Board. He also manager believed that Chapter 9 gave workers’ compensation benefits to be- expenditures. The most recent actu- advises on investment matters pertain- Vallejo the legal authority to alter its gin the process leading to the benefits arial analysis estimates that the cost ing to the City’s deferred compensa- pensions as well. But CALPERS threat- just mentioned. of future retiree health costs earned by tion plan. He is currently a member of ened litigation. The city backed off current and future retirees as of July the SF Police Credit Union’s Board of PS: The heart trouble presumption due to anticipated legal costs. When 1, 2010 is $4.4 billion, of which only Directors. Mike served with the Police only extends for up to 5 years after Central Falls, Rhode Island, filed for $3.2 million has been set aside in this Activities League (PAL) as president retirement. bankruptcy in 2011 it reduced its pen- Trust Fund. and long-term Board member. Mike sion costs by 50%. Since the retirees retired from the SFPD in 1994 with the This Charter amendment would reluctantly agreed to these cuts, the rank of captain after a distinguished Social Security Benefits And prohibit withdrawals from the Trust bankruptcy court didn’t address the 28 year career. He served as the POA’s Employment Fund until sufficient funds are set- legal question of whether Chapter Secretary and on its Board of aside to equal future retiree health care 9 allows a city to reduce its pension Directors for 19 years. Mike is a fre- Mike, I retired with a service costs. This will financially strengthen obligations. The status of pension ob- quent and long-time contributor to the pension in 2007 and last year, the Fund. ligations are also currently at issue in POA Journal. If you have a question for Q.at age 62, I began to collect The Retiree Health Care Trust Fund the bankruptcies of Stockton and San Mike, send an e-mail to mike@sfpoa. social security retirement benefits? I is governed by a 5 member board of Bernardino. In Stockton, retirees are org or call him at 861-0211. have just been offered a very attrac- trustees, two of whom are elected from currently receiving full pension ben- tive part time job which I would like among active employee and retired to take. Can I both work and receive members of the City’s Health Service these social security benefits? System.

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SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENT Division of Emergency Communications OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 Anne Kronenberg Edwin M. Lee Division of Emergency Services Executive Director Mayor Phone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043 Date: June 26, 2013 To: Stephen Samuelson, Public Safety Dispatcher K From: Florian Taylor, Employee Recognition Coordinator Re: Communications Dispatcher of the Month — July 2013 The Department of Emergency Management has selected you as Com- munications Dispatcher of the Month for July 2013. On Wednesday, June 12, 2013 while operating a fire control chan- nel, a red alert (99M5) was called. The incident involved two municipal

ayes ayes coaches that collided. There were numerous passengers aboard with report of injuries. Prior to learning the severity of this incident you continuously main- hris H tained channel control, dispatched additional resources and kept the Rescue Captain abreast of all responding units and their status. As more information became available you continued to give updates, polled fficer C hospitals, and provided the number of patients being transported. There were a total of 15 patients transported, with the majority of them being juveniles with minor injuries. Stephen, this incident had the potential to spin out of control. Your photo O by voice of calm and confidence helped information flow seamlessly. This is another example of the great work you perform time after time. Your actions reflect positively on you and the Department of Emergency “No, It’s Mine, Buddy” Management. Sara (on left)is four and Sgt Manny Bonilla (who is the OIC of the MTA For being selected Dispatcher of the Month we are able to offer the K9 unit) is her handler. Casar is eight and Officer Chris Hayes is his handler. following: They’re both single purpose explosive detection canines assigned to the MTA. • Parking in the “Employee of the Month” They do Giants, Niners, America’s Cup events, presidential and dignitary de- space for the month of July 2013 tails on top of their normal duties patrolling the Muni Metro and bus system • One-hour off, with Shift Manager approval throughout San Francisco. • Employee of the Month engraved pen and key chain Both handlers drive white Chevy Tahoes and are set up the same way. Both • See’s Candy Gift Card dogs seems to think that’s their vehicle. (Editor’s note: The manufacturer of this specialized vehicle should not be confused cc: Cecile Solo — Operations Manager Lisa Hoffmann — Deputy Director, Division of Emergency Communications with the POA’s Ray Allen, who is the old dog representing retirees on the Board of DEM Everyone —via email Directors.) Personnel File — Val Kirwan

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Seek out the best possible cover, which may be near the vehicle. Also, at night take advantage of the police vehicle take down lights to conceal your At times officers are placed in situations that are volatile. One of these situ- movement away from the vehicle to better cover. ations is being ambushed while performing daily police activities. Ambushes can occur anytime during an officer’s shift; at the beginning (while leaving the station), during the middle (when responding to, arriving at, or leaving Officers Killed Feloniously and Ambush radio calls); or at the end of your day (when you are heading back to the sta- tion). Tactical concerns to consider when encountering an ambush are: How Year Killed Feloniously Killed by Ambush will you engage the suspect(s)? Can you achieve a tactical advantage? Are you 2012 49 15 utilizing all available resources? 2011 72 15 Mental Preparation 2010 56 15 During an ambush, officers must quickly react to an explosive situation. It is critical that they have developed the mindset that officers will fight their 2009 48 15 way out of the situation, survive and stop the threat. 2008 41 6 The tactical planning for an ambush should begin at the station with a conversation between the partner officers. Officers need to exchange ideas Uniform Crime Reports, Federal Bureau of Investigation with each other on how to handle an ambush and stop the threat. Other im- portant topics to discuss are expectations of each other, familiarization with the partner officer’s firearms, and any additional ammunition and where it is Stiffed In Call kept. Discuss prior situations for which the officers and their partners may have Stiffed in calls are often created to lure officers into an ambush situation. been involved in. Identify potential ambush locations in the area patrolled When responding to a radio call that seems to be out of the ordinary, consider to identify ingress and egress routes. If involved in an ambush, provide clear contacting communications and ask if the radio call address is a special loca- and appropriate information to responding units so they can safely respond tion. LAPD Communications is able to provide special location information to help without becoming part of the ambush. Some areas of officer’s mental such as caution locations, chronic calls or gang affiliation near the location. preparation are: Confidence in the shooting ability, knowledge and utilization An officer should use sound tactics when walking to a residence or business. of Department resources (i.e. Airship, additional personnel etc.) and having a Consider altering the approach to the locations. Avoid taking the same, perhaps strong tactical plan to deal with an ambush. most convenient route to and from calls. Inspect parked vehicles while walking to the front door. Offset with the partner and watch the windows and door- Vehicle Ambush ways of the structures. Vigilance is a must on every radio call that is handled. Ambush scenarios include those in and out of the police vehicle. Your ve- Off Duty Considerations hicle can provide some protection such as vehicle doors (with Kevlar panels) or On several instances, off-duty officers have been followed in their vehicles the engine block. It can also provide a means of leaving the ambush location. and ambushed while leaving the station or arriving at their homes. Situational However, the vehicle can also be seen as a big target when arriving to a radio environmental awareness is critical while on or off-duty. Know what is happen- call. Police vehicles are typically colored black and white and have light bars. ing around you, especially while driving a vehicle to and from work. Consider A police vehicle can easily be seen moving to and from at great distances. This changing routes when driving home from the station. Prepare mentally to high visibility can often hinder one’s tactical advantage. Officers must keep their encounter an ambush in your own vehicle. As officers, we often let our guard heads up as they approach calls, do not park in front of the call location, and down when we go off-duty. Make the personal decision to arm yourself with be aware of the surroundings (cars passing, pedestrians walking, etc.) When an off-duty gun and have additional ammunition and handcuffs available officers exit and enter their vehicle, they should monitor the surrounding should the need arise. If you believe you are being followed do not go home, areas. Remember also that the police vehicle represents a large general target. instead go to the nearest police/sheriff station or populated area and call 9-1-1. Would be attackers need not necessarily be able to identify a specific target. Trust your instincts. Listen to the voices in your head and pay attention to the hairs standing up on the back of your neck. If you think something is wrong take corrective actions. 51 Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities This article is reprinted from the June 2013 issue of TacOps Newsletter, Use of Force Review Division, Los Angeles Police Department. Reprinted with permission Nationwide in First Half of 2013 from LAPD. Firearms-related fatalities decrease to a 57-year low and traffic-related fatalities reach a 34-year low Washington, DC—Today the Na- deaths, with 17 fatalities. Ambush tional Law Enforcement Officers attacks were the leading circum- Memorial Fund, in conjunction with stance of fatal shootings, with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), seven officer fatalities. issued a new report stating that 51 of- • After increasing dramatically in ficers have been killed in the line of 2010 and 2011, firearms-related duty during the first half of 2013 — a fatalities decreased for the second nine percent increase since last year. year in a row, hitting a 57-year low. Of these 51 officers, 18 were killed • Sixteen officers died due to other in traffic-related incidents; 17 were causes in the first half of 2013, killed in firearms-related incidents; compared to 10 in 2012. Job-related and 16 died due to job-related illnesses illnesses, such as heart attacks, and other causes. increased in the first half of 2013, with 10 officer fatalities. Key Facts • California led all states with seven • Traffic-related incidents were once officer fatalities; followed by Ar- again the leading cause of officer kansas with six; Louisiana and fatalities, with 18 officers killed in Texas with three each; and Arizona, the first half of 2013—a 34-year low. Florida, Mississippi, New York and • Firearms-related incidents were Virginia with two each. the second leading cause of officer

Christopher Breault, Financial Advisor The MEMBERS Financial Services Program located at SF Police Credit Union Page 14 POA Journal August 2013 Carrying a Concealed Weapon as a Retired Officer By Tom Feledy are qualified, you get a Department ID detail, and has a large section on re- will give you a new LEOSA card valid Retired SFPD card that is stamped “CCW Approved” tired officers.) for one year. This is in addition to the in red. The card expires at the end of In order to receive a LEOSA card, Department’s CCW retired ID card What are the requirements to carry February in the 5th year after it was you must qualify on the in-service which you’ll get every 5 years. a concealed weapon when you’re a issued. (My card was issued in June of qualification course when you are re- retired peace officer? this year and expires on 2/28/2018.) tired. The procedure is that you go to Private, State, and Local Just before I retired last month, I Since, as a retiree, you no longer get the Range on the retiree Friday of the Government Property went to the Range to turn in my service Range schedules, it’s probably a good month you want to qualify, and advise Federal law (18 USC § 926C) allows weapon. As we got the weapon checked idea to call ahead to confirm the date the staff that you want to shoot the qualified retired officers to carry con- in, the friendly Range staff told me and time you are to appear. You will LOESA course, not the Retiree course. cealed firearms on public property. But about the requirements for carrying a need to bring your own ammo because You’ll need to bring 50 rounds to the section (b) of this federal statute states concealed weapon after I retired. Upon the Department does not supply the Range for the LEOSA course. Again, I that when you are on private property some further clarification from Staff ammo for retirees, along with your suggest calling ahead to confirm be- or on State or local property, including Services and our Range Master, here’s own gun in a belt holster, to qualify. fore you show up. buildings and parks, where possession a summary of what I learned. After successfully passing the LEO- of firearms is restricted or prohibited, There are two sets of rules that ap- United States SA course, the Range staff will give you those rules are not superseded by the ply, one for carrying within California The second set of rules applies if you a card that states you have complied federal law. In such situations, your and another for carrying in all 50 intend to carry a concealed weapon with the requirements of LEOSA. The LEOSA card is no good. And if you are states. beyond the borders of California and card is valid for only one year. It is a outside California on private property into other states. The Law Enforce- different card from the Department or a state park that prohibits firearms, Within California ment Officer Safety Act (LEOSA) was issued CCW retired ID card, so if you you could be subject to arrest and To carry a concealed weapon in Cal- signed into law in 2004 by President successfully qualify on the in-service having your firearm seized. The above ifornia as a retired officer, you’ll need George W. Bush, and was amended course when you are retired, you will U.S. Code section also does not over- to respond to the SFPD Range every in 2010 and again in 2013 to be more have 2 cards. ride the federal Gun Free School Zone five years to qualify with the weapon inclusive. The purpose of the law is to To keep your LEOSA card current, Act, which prohibits carrying a firearm you intend to carry. If you qualified on making it easier for qualified officers you’ll need to return to the Range an- within 1,000 feet of elementary or duty within six months of retirement, and retired officers to carry concealed nually to re-qualify, on days that re- secondary schools. The exception is if as I did - I qualified in January and weapons to improve public safety in tirees are tested. You must successfully the local state law allows retired and retired in June - you need not qualify all 50 states. (Wikipedia has a good qualify each year on the in-service off-duty officers who are residents of 161604_10052011_v7_Layoutagain prior to retirement. 1 11/2/11 When 2:17 PM you Page 1article on LEOSA that goes into more course and each year the range staff that state to do so. In other words, if you go out of state and carry a weapon as a retired officer, you are supposed to stay at least 1,000 yards away from any elementary or secondary school. 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® 161604 10/04/2011 Your future. Made easier. August 2013 POA Journal Page 15 Retiree Retrospective Officer Tony Piazza In the last issue of the POA Journal, we ran a piece about retired Inspector Hobert Nelson who, among other duties, was a police sketch artist working out of the Homicide Detail. After reading the story about Hobert’s career, a fellow named Tony Piazza con- tacted me to compliment us on the piece and to add that he knew Hobert from his days hanging around movie sets in San Francisco during the 1960s. Mr. Piazza’s father was Officer Tony Piazza, assigned to the movie crews. “I also worked as a stand-in and extra on The Streets of San Francisco,” wrote Mr. Piazza. “My dad and I both knew Hobert. He worked on the show as the Piazza Personal Archive photo: An autographed photo signed by actor Steve sketch artist in the scenes we shot in the Officer Tony Piazza circa 1964. McQueen. In the photo is Officer Tony Piazza, left, with Steve McQueen, studio’s squad room set. In fact, it was center. my dad who suggested Hobert when they he contacted Malaria, which brought were looking for someone to play the role. about recurrent bouts of the disease serve parking and escort production He was a quiet, well-liked professional. long after the war. equipment into posted areas to set up Thank you for sharing this story with us.” In January 1945, Tony married Vir- shoots and scenes. Once filming was I asked if he had any old photos and ginia Scardamaglia. In 1950, he joined underway, the officers controlled traf- other information about his father’s ca- the SFPD and his first assignment was fic and escorted chase scenes and other reer with the SFPD, and he provided me to the Traffic Division on fixed post moving shots. with the group appearing on this page. in downtown San Francisco. Eventu- Officer Piazza worked under Ser- What follows is a recap of that informa- ally, he was assigned to the 3-Wheel geant William (Bill) McCarthy, and tion. –Ed. was partners with Officer Frank Panacci. Tony and Frank worked Tony Piazza was born May 31, well together, and both were 1923 in Orland, California. He was well liked and personable. In the middle of three children. He had September of 1970, the San a brother, and a half-sister. His father Francisco Convention and visi- died in an accident when he was four tors Bureau awarded the affable years old, and he, his mother, and pair with the “We Like Visitors” brother relocated to San Francisco’s award. Before the prohibition of Bernal Heights District. His mother the practice, Officer Piazza was eventually re-married, and his sister often photographed and filmed was born. as a functioning, on-duty po- Young Tony attended Balboa High lice, and he and other celebrities School where he excelled in track and appeared on the March 1970 Michael Douglas and Officer Tony football. His Track & Field accomplish- Arresting Officer Tony Piazza, front right, cover of Holiday Magazine. Piazza chatting between takes on the ments included the All-City record booking one of four armed bank robbers that His first feature-length movie set of The Streets of San Francisco, holder in Mile and Half-Mile in 1940. he single-handedly arrested. detail was working on Blake circa 1974.” His athletic prowess earned him an Edward’s production of Experi- induction into the Balboa High School Motorcycle Detail in an era of police ment in Terror. His last was a film titled compared to dad’s responsibilities.” Athletic Hall of Fame on May 20, 1978, department traffic management long The Manitou (1977). In-between he Officer Tony Piazza was forced to and into the San Francisco Prep Hall of before the appearance of non-sworn worked on many films and television retire due to a heart condition in 1977. Fame (1938-1941) on May 27, 1986. Parking Control Officers. series, including Dirty Harry, Magnum After his retirement he took it easy, but Tony Piazza was awarded a schol- In the early 1960s, 3-wheel motor- Force, Ironside, Days of Wine and Roses, did join some senor clubs and helped arship to San Jose State, where he’d cycle officer Tony Piazza was assigned Bullitt, and The Streets of San Francisco. where he could in the church. Tony’s planned a course of study to become as a liaison to visiting film produc- The frenetic and legendary hot-chase beloved wife, Virginia, died in 2002. a history teacher. The Japanese attack tion companies — a job he held for sequence in the Steve McQueen movie Her death left a huge void in Tony’s on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941 the next 17 years. In the days before Bullitt — infamous for the citywide heart. Just 6-months later, Tony Piazza, changed that plan, and instead of such details were contractual agree- scope of the pursuit and resulting in- Sr. also passed away. teaching history, he ended up mak- ments to pay off-duty police officers frastructure damage still evident today “My dad died on Valentine’s Day in ing some, particularly constructing for production assistance under the in many of the various locales – was 2003.” Said Tony Piazza, Jr. “Very fit- combat airfields in the Pacific theater 10-B provisions, San Francisco rou- especially trying on Tony and his fel- ting, because he and my mother were as an enlisted soldier in the Army Air tinely provided on-duty officers to the low officers. very close and he missed her dearly.” Corp (5th Division). During his service film crews. Their job was to provide “Worrying about that chase was protection, help scout locations, re- probably one of the contributing Photos and bio information was gra- factors to my dad’s heart condition.” ciously provided by Tony Piazza Jr. To Reports Tony Piazza, Jr. “I spent about read more about Officer Tony Piazza ten years working as a bit actor, extra, and view a collection of photographs visit and stand-in. It was hard, but nothing www.authortonypiazza.com.

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Officer Tony burning building.” Piazza is shown standing on the left. “Like” us on Facebook Page 16 POA Journal August 2013 August 2013 POA Journal Page 17 Law Enforcement Appreciation Night By Bob Guinan, all of the surviving family members participating in the pre-game memorial Retired tribute to our “Fallen Heroes”. A special note of appreciation goes out to AAA and Paulette Stracuzzi, strategic advocacy manager for AAA for their support The San Francisco Giants have for the past three years set several major and participation . league baseball records; two World Series Wins, a league standard for pitching They say it takes a “village” to succeed and it does. The 10th Anniversary of and defense, a perfect game and a recent no hitter. This year, the Giants’ set Law Enforcement Appreciation Night” was not limited to the performance of another record as they hosted and sponsored 10th Anniversary of Law Enforce- the SF Giants on the field but started with the support and participation of a ment Appreciation Night” at AT&T Park Tuesday Night July 23rd. large group of sponsors, organizers, supporters and volunteers without who’s Over 4,000 Police Officers, their families and supporters filled the seats on help the 10th Anniversary Game would not been a success . the view level as they gave tribute and remembered those Police Officers and As the San Francisco Giants acknowledge that takes a team effort to be two their families whom have died in the line of duty and enjoyed an exciting Gi- time World series Champions, we would like acknowledge and “Thank” our ants’ baseball game. team; the community supporters, organizers, friends, families, attendees, vol- The Giants played the Cincinnati Reds that night and won but Law Enforce- unteers and the multitude of Law Enforcement Agencies from all over Northern ment Appreciation Night is more then a fascistic night of Giants baseball but California who participated in and supported Law Enforcement Appreciation was a showing of appreciation for law enforcement which included a Memorial Night. Tribute and a fundraiser for the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation We would also like to acknowledge and Thank the San Francisco Giants, and the Bay Area Law enforcement Assistance Fund (BALEAF). AAA of Northern California, Nevada & Utah, Police Chief Greg Suhr and the Our 10th Anniversary” game was highlighted by: San Francisco Police Department, the SF Police Officers Association, Del Monte • “Classic” double header game with perfect weather Meats and the SF Police Credit Union and who have all been the cornerstones • Sell out crowd with over 4,000 tickets sold of this event and have been instrumental in rallying community support and • Giants souvenir bobble head giveaway sponsorship. • Great hosted tailgate party And finally we would like to acknowledge and thank the efforts of what I • Pre game home plate memorial tribute to 24 Northern California police of- refer to as the unsung — behind the scene volunteers, participants and spon- ficers who have died in the line of duty and their families, who were present sors who sacrificed their time and efforts. on the field. To all our sponsors, volunteers and game attendees… Thank you does not • The singing of the National Anthem by Shanelle Silas, daughter Sgt. Michelle adequately express our appreciation and gratitude for your support and partici- Craig and God Bless America by SFPD Sgt. Jerry D’Arcy pation. Your support of Law Enforcement Appreciation Night makes a difference • An on-field memorial salute by over 80 police motorcycle units in the lives of police officers and their families and is a reflection of the “heart • The raising of over $40,000 for the California Peace Officer Memorial and soul” of law enforcement and our community. photo by SFPD Photo Lab Foundation and the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund. We hope to see to you all in 2014 for the 11th Anniversary of the Giant’s • A helicopter flyover led by the California Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Appreciation Night. • And, of course, 5 to 3 win over the Cincinnati Reds Go Giants It doesn’t get any better…a perfect day & a perfect game for Law Enforcement Among those remembered were SFPD Officers Nick Birco and Isaac Espinoza. and their families and the San Francisco Giants. Photo by J. Carlomagno This year, we were very pleased to have AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah join us as a primary sponsor with a pledge to match all proceeds from the ticket sales for the night of game. AAA also sponsored the game tickets for

Giants catcher Buster Posey delighted the crowd with this tag-out of a Cincinnati base runner. p hoto by SFPD Photo Lab Shanelle Silas (daughter of Sergeant Michelle Donations benefited BALEAF and the California Peace Officers Memorial Craig) sings the national anthem. Foundation. p hoto by SFPD Photo Lab p hoto by SFPD Photo Lab

MARTIN HALLORAN President TONY MONTOYA Vice President SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 800 Bryant Street, Second Floor MICHAEL NEVIN San Francisco, CA 94103 Secretary 415.861.5060 tel BRIAN STANSBURY 415.552.5741 fax Treasurer www.sfpoa.org JOE VALDEZ Motorcycle officers from throughout the region lined the outfield as the SFFD fire boat displayed a water salute from Sergeant At Arms McCovey Cove. p hoto by J. Carlomagno SFPD Chief of Police Greg Suhr waves to the crowd July 25, 2013 A television reporter interviews the family of slain Galt PD Officer Kevin Tonn. from the field. p hoto by SFPD Photo Lab p hoto by SFPD Photo Lab Bob Guinan

Sponsors Volunteers Dear Bob, Alicia Delgado Leroy Lindo On behalf of the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association, I want San Francisco Giants Lazzari Fuel Debra Neil Cheryl Coleman to thank you for your years of hard work and dedicated service in AAA of Northern California, San Francisco ICE Company Paul Schlotfeldt Sugi Chiu organizing the Law Enforcement Night with the Giants. I know how Nevada & Utah Mariposa Yacht Club much time and energy this event requires. It is through the support of San Francisco Police Department Academy of Arts University Rob Guinan Nai-lee Tung individuals like you that we are able to continue to help organizations SFPD Traffic Company SOLOS Townsend Management Inc Eddie Lewis Dona LuLu like the California Peace Officers’ Memorial and the Bay Area Law San Francisco Police Officers Bauer’s Transportation Floyd Berry Kelesy Klauman Enforcement Assistance Fund. Association Recology Larry Cerukeira Jordan Hom San Francisco Police Credit Union Matagrano Inc Angie Calderon-Morales Andy Castro So with much appreciation, we thank you for your efforts in making Law Del Monte Meats Waste Management Co. Chris Shegoleff Kevin Martin Enforcement Night with the Giants a great success. Schwartz Sausage SFPD PAL Cadets Silva Sausage SFPD Marine Unit Mara Oropeza Ray Padmore Very truly yours, Evergood Sausage SFPD Color Guard Harry Soulette Cydee Bates Miller Sausage SF Fire Boat Lois Perillo Georgette Petropoulous New York Style Sausage CHP Golden Gate Division Air Calvin Chow Peter Olivar Martin Halloran Operations Golden Gate Meats The SFPOA was one of the sponsors of the always popular “Tailgate Party” hosted by the Monika Dorough Tai Shaunyce Britton President Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club. p hoto by SFPD Photo Lab Page 18 POA Journal August 2013

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cannot afford it, and help teach basic preparation work and finalized Dear SFPOA — computer skills to people seeking construction documents for both the work, services, and reconnection building and exhibits. The Museum It has been one year since I retired as a proud member of the SFPD. with their families. is on schedule to open in 2015. Retirement was a hard transition coming from a three-decade As you may know, St. Anthony’s Your gift is already being used career that became a way of life. However, retirement is a reward well is the only free meal service in San to help us develop rich content for worth the journey. Francisco open every day of the year. the Museum’s core exhibits and Police work is indeed a test of courage, integrity and honor. We That’s crucial in a city where almost educational programming for all all know so well the dangers and stress of being on the street in the 12,000 families and individuals live ages that will promote our mission trenches, face to face with violent, and remorseless criminals, but in rooms without kitchens, another to build mutual respect and foster many of us know little of the personal sacrifice and stress of having 15,000 people, including women cooperation between the public and to fight for decent wages, benefits and safety issues for the rank and and children, live on the street and the law enforcement profession. file. in shelters. Thousands more use free One such program, Witness to His- Since 1980 I have seen the evolution of our working conditions: food programs to stretch budgets tory, is a series of panel discussions criminals better armed then we were, outdated or lack of safety that don’t quite cover food, clothing, focused on historically significant equipment, lack of resources for physical and mental health of our medical expenses, and San Francisco law enforcement events. Told to the members. The POA has always been there fighting for our members, rents. public through the voices of those sometimes winning, sometimes losing, but always in the ring. As we look back at more than 60 who witnessed them, this program We as police officers truly stand as one, in a thankless job, where years of service, it is you who gives ensures that these important stories all our life and death decisions are second-guessed, and speculation us hope that miracles will continue will be captured and preserved for runs rampant. Other than our family and friends we only have each to occur for our guests in the future, future generations. other to depend on. With issues pertaining to working conditions, as so many have occurred in the The National Law Enforcement agree to disagree, but unity is our source of strength. past. Thank you so much for the part Museum will be the most exciting Whatever one may personally think of Gary Delagnes, much was you have played in these transforma- of its kind in the world-telling the accomplished during his tenure. I have never had dinner at his home, tions. incredible history of law enforce- gone to school with him nor have I ever worked with him, but I con- Sincerely, ment in America through hands-on sider him a brother officer. Barry Stenger activities, state-of-the-art interactive I for one was raised to be thankful for what I have and who was Executive Director technology and educational exhi- responsible for making it happen. Not a week goes by that I don’t St. Anthony’s Foundation bitions. Please accept our deepest reflect and appreciate all those in the POA who fought and continue gratitude for your support of this to fight for all the benefits I am now enjoying. Dear Marty and POA members, initiative. For more information Eric Quema, Thank you so much for the gener- about the Museum and/or upcom- ous $250.00 donation to the Mary Retired SFPD Lieutenant ing Witness to History events, we Murphy Scholarship fund. Mary was invite you to subscribe to our news- an outstanding student/athlete at letter, Museum Insider, at www. St. Gabriel’s and Mercy High School. LawEnforcementMuseum,org/ln- Dear Marty — who have received so many scholar- The Scholarship will be applied to a sider. I want to thank you personally ships over the last decade. St. Gabriel’s 8th grade student/ath- Mr. Halloran, thank you for your and all of the staff and officers who Thank you for helping us keep the lete in Mary’s name. Thanks again. continued support and commitment helped my family and I get through scholarship funded and allowing us Maureen Conefrey to building the first-ever law enforce- the trying times surrounding the the honor of keeping Jon Cook re- Police Legal ment museum. passing of my wife, and mother membered in such a wonderful way. Hall of Justice (415) 553-9843 Sincerely, of my children, Denise. It was a Una Bailey Dear Friends: Craig Floyd great honor to have the Solo mo- On behalf of Pride Alliance On behalf of the ASPCA, I would tors escorting the Limo, thanks to Dear SFPOA — Dear Mr. Halloran: like to thank you all for your very Matt and the great team. I was also Thank you very much for your We would like to thank you for generous donation in memory of amazed at the Honor Guard and the generous gift of $500.00 in support your donation of $800.00 to the Marie Callahan. Micki Callahan great turnout of my brothers in blue. of survivors of sexual assault. Crime Victims United Classic Cup passed your donation on to us. We Thank you all. It really helped. At San Francisco Women Against Golf Tournament. are truly grateful for your gracious John Webb Rape, we believe that if we are to Crime Victims United Chari- gesture. create real social change we need the Dear SFPOA — table Foundation operates solely on This donation will continue to participation of each member of our Thank you so much for the flow- donations and your generous gift keep Marie’s beautiful and vital spirit community. Your decision to join ers. They were a nice surprise. Dur- will help ensure we will be able to alive. The animals were truly fortu- with us to take a stand against sexual ing all these tough times with my continue our worthwhile work for nate to have had such a caring friend violence is a decision to participate illness it’s nice to have a reminder victims. as Marie. The world is a little darker in creating a more just society. that someone cares. We appreciate Without the support of caring without her in it, and I know Marie’s With your support, SFW AR can your support. individuals such as yourself and your bright light will be missed by all continue to support survivors of Melissa and Steve organization, we would not be able those who were lucky enough to be sexual assault in their healing while Benzinger & Family to award the Catina Rose Scholar- touched by her presence. we organize and educate to end ship to young victims nor provide Again, our sincere thanks to you Dear Editor — sexual assault. Donors like you allow for Teddy Bear Rooms for children in for your donation. You are a true My dad as Officer Tony Piazza. us to offer 24-hour crisis interven- District Attorneys’ offices through- friend to the animals. It is people He was with SFPD from 1950 until tion, medical and legal advocacy, out the state. like you that make our work here so 1978. He was assigned from 1960 counseling, support groups, and rape As always, we appreciate your con- rewarding. until 1977 to the motion picture prevention education to our com- tinued support of public safety and Sincerely, detail...as a liaison between the city munity free of charge, confidentially, victims’ rights. Linda Tiramani Manager/Honor/ and visiting film companies. Besides, and in 13 different languages. Sincerely, Memorial Program Bullitt, the Dirty Harry films, and Sincerely, Harriet Salarno, Chair many others, he also worked on Dear SFPOA — Briana Shewan, Crime Victims United “The Streets of San Francisco.” I also Please accept our heartfelt thanks Development Associate worked as a stand-in and extra on Dear SFPOA — to you and San Francisco Police Of- Dear Gary Delagnes — the show, and we both knew Hobert. Thank you for your team partici- ficers Association for your generous It is my honor to extend my He worked on the show as the sketch pation and $360 donation in support contribution to the National Law En- highest level of gratitude and appre- artist in the scenes we shot in the of the 36th Annual Penny Pitch to forcement Officers Memorial Fund. ciation for your service to the City studio’s squad room set. In fact, it benefit St, Anthony Foundation. This Per your instructions, your $10,000 and County of San Francisco. Your was my dad who suggested Hobert year, the event hit a new record and gift has been designated for the years of dedication to the citizens when they were looking for someone raised over $78,000! On May 17th, National Law Enforcement Museum. and police officers of San Francisco to play the role. He was a quiet, well- MoMo’s Restaurant hosted nearly Your generosity will make a sig- has been a great influence and I am liked professional. Thank you for 300 people for an afternoon of fun nificant difference in fulfilling our proud to congratulate you on this sharing this story with us. and support of St. Anthony’s. We are mission to tell the story of American tremendous accomplishment. Sincerely, grateful for your enthusiasm in help- law enforcement through exhibits, I regret that 1 will not able to be Tony Piazza, Jr. ing us celebrate this quintessentially collections, research and education. there in person to congratulate you San Franciscan event. Because of you, we are a step closer Dear POA — but please know I appreciate your Your support makes such a differ- to opening the Museum! On behalf of Pride, I would like to service and wish you all the best. ence to our guests. The funds raised As you may already know, we for- thank you for the very generous do- Please consider myself and my office at the Penny Pitch put food on the mally broke ground on the Museum nation to the Jon Cook Scholarship a resource. table, provide clothing for job seek- Thursday, October 14, 2010. Almost Fund. It is so appreciated by Pride Malia Cohen ers and school children, open up three years later we have completed Alliance members and the lucky kids Member, Board of Supervisors access to healthcare to those who the underground utility and site August 2013 POA Journal Page 19 Jury Finds Defendant Guilty for Blessing Scam Case #3

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — District dle-aged to elderly Chinese women Attorney George Gascón announced who are walking alone in busy shop- Law Offices of today that a jury convicted Cui Qun ping areas. Scammers, who are also Jones, Clifford, Johnson, Dehner, Wong, Zhu, age 51, of 6 felonies and 1 misde- Chinese, travel in teams of three but Morrison, Sheppard & Bell, LLP meanor for scamming two victims in approach potential victims separately two separate blessing scam incidents. so they can strategically corner their “This verdict sends a powerful mes- target. The woman is told a ghost fol- sage that San Francisco will aggressive- lowed her home and now someone in ly prosecute those who prey on our el- her family is in danger. She is then 4 Personal Injury ders. With successful prosecution and told the only way to protect her fam- continued public education on pre- ily member is to perform a “blessing 4 Workers’ Comp vention, we can put a stop to blessing ritual”. The woman is instructed to put scams,” said District Attorney George cash and jewelry in a bag and meet 4 Disability Retirement Gascón. “Thank you to the FBI, the the scammers at a designated location. SFPD, and especially members of the The scammers pretend to perform a 4 Uninsured Motorists Chinese community who came for- blessing, but switch the bags while ward to help with the prosecution of the woman isn’t looking. The woman 4 Auto Accidents this case.” is instructed not to open the bag for a According to court documents, period of time, not knowing her cash 4 Off-Duty Injuries on July 8, 2012, the first victim was and jewelry are gone. scammed by the defendant in Chi- The trial was in front of Judge An- natown of $900. On July 9, 2012, the gela Bradstreet. The jury found the Integrity Expertise Results second victim was scammed by the defendant guilty of 2 counts of con- defendant in the Richmond district spiracy to commit extortion, 2 counts of $1800 and a pearl necklace. On July of extortion, 1 count of conspiracy to www.JonesClifford.com 14, 2012, the second victim saw the commit grand theft by false pretenses, defendant and a co-conspirator in the 1 count of grand theft, and 1 count of Tel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310 Richmond district and ran after them. misdemeanor petty theft. The defen- San Francisco | Sacramento The second victim was able to grab dant will be sentenced on September MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A the co-conspirator’s purse which had 6, 9 a.m. in Department 14. FINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE FRAUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE. a camera containing the defendant’s The conviction of Cui Qun Zhu is picture, and a phone number that led the result of a first-rate investigation to a shuttle driver in Los Angeles who by the FBI, Inspector Kim Lewis of Representing SFPD officers in “on-duty” and identified a travel agency the defen- SFPD, Officers Sam Yuen, Eddie Wu, dant had used. Both victims identified and Ed Hwang of SFPD, and District R “off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation and the defendant in a photo lineup. Attorney Investigator Jason Collum. retirement claims since 1970. The blessing scam is sometimes Binh Tran was the Victim Advocate. called the “ghost scam”, or “jewelry Assistant District Attorney Rebecca scam”. Scammers are targeting mid- Wagner prosecuted the case. “One law firm to handle all of your claims.”

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Book Reviews — by Dennis Bianchi Popular Crime: Reflections on the Celebration of Violence The following review first appeared in weight of the professional analysts but murderous media musings, this is a the August, 2011 issue of the Journal. it can certainly be entertaining and good option. From the Borden murders occasionally quite humorous. to the Lindbergh Baby kidnapping and By Bill James Mr. James claims to have read 1,000 murder, from the Black Dahlia case Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi books on the subject of true crime, to Ted Bundy, from O.J. Simpson to particularly in the United States. The Zodiac, and much, much more, Bill James is a baseball writer, Perhaps, but we won’t know, as the the author has compiled a surprising amateur historian, and statistician book lacks a bibliography or notes. number of good summaries and poses Dennis Bianchi whose work has been widely influ- But the numerous crimes he covers a few questions. He disappointed me ential in the field of baseball. Since throughout the book indicate he must when he claimed Jon Benet Ramsey Black Dahlia case more well covered 1977, James has written more than certainly have compiled an interesting suffered no child abuse whatsoever. I and held the front page for so long as two dozen books devoted to baseball list. Looking at some criticisms of the believe young children being paraded compared to the murders of hundreds history and statistics. His approach, book I discovered someone who took in “beauty pageants” very well classi- of other unfortunate souls? which he termed sabermetrics in issue with Mr. James’ conclusion on fies itself as abuse. The second was his discussion of reference to the Society for American the Lizzie Borden murdering of her Perhaps Mr. James can’t help him- the assassination of President John F. Baseball Research (SABR), is com- parents in the late 1800s. The critic self when it comes to his subject mat- Kennedy. Although Mr. James seems to monly accepted as an important tool disagreed strongly with Mr. James, but, ters. He needs to find new methods revere Judge Gerald Posner’s writings, in evaluating players’ performance as many of you know, to this date no of analyzing them. His attempts at particularly his book, Case Closed, he and value. In 2006, Time named him one has been convicted of the murders categorizing the different cases and, also gives time and space to Mortal in the Time 100 http://www.amazon. Ms. Borden was acquitted of. Mr. James using that categorization, assigning Error by Bonar Menninger. This book com/wiki/Time_100/ref=wp_la_13?ie= has standing if not authority. There is them value, fails, and badly enough it contradicts Posner’s primary finding UTF8&ingressSource=http%3A%2F%2 a likelihood that his opinion of many becomes comical. But again - so what? that there was but one shooter, Lee H. Fwww.amazon.com%2FBill-James%2F of the crimes he describes will be or He reminds us frequently that he is Oswald. Menninger concludes there e%2FB000APEB6Y%2Fref%3Dntt%5F has already been questioned. I know I dabbling in an interest of his, not his was a second, albeit accidental, shoot- dp%5Fepwbk%5F0 as one of the most found myself at odds with his opinion field of expertise. er. I’m fairly sure the Secret Service influential people in the world. Due to on a trial I have had a great interest in There are two subjects he writes doesn’t support this theory publicly, this preponderance of writing about for several years: “The Massie Affair” about that I found more interesting but, again, it was something to think baseball I was surprised to learn he of Hawaii in 1931. An excellent book, than the others. First, he discusses about and discuss. had a long-standing interest in true Honor Killing, by David Stannard, a Pro- how the media over the centuries has Mr. James does wander about a crime and, over the years, has read fessor of History at the University of occasionally assisted investigators bit too much and he does have some voraciously in the field. This year he Hawaii finds a clearly different conclu- and prosecutors but more often cre- strange ideas on cataloguing and ana- published the results of that endeavor. sion, but that is how the system works, ated unnecessary headaches and false lyzing crimes, but he is a good down- The results are mixed. is it not; two parties with two very leads. No one escapes his criticism. The to-earth read. He was describing how Mr. James’ college degrees are in different stories? By the way, Honor police and the courts have their faults a lawyer, Fred Moore, for the infamous English and economics. His attempts Killing featured a very unflattering exposed. Perhaps you recall the Duke bombers Sacco and Vanzetti was try- at history are not those of a trained or picture of Clarence Darrow, the Clar- Lacrosse team case? When discuss- ing to drum up money to continue his polished historian. But he has energy ence Darrow that is under the micro- ing the O.J. Simpson case he writes defense. The lawyer allegedly enjoyed and a great aptitude for the subject of scope today as biographies are being how Mr. Simpson’s lawyers created a the fast life of parties and drugs, which crime. He is not a criminalist, nor is he released. As much as I favor Professor “kind of shadow play. ...the principle lead to his later demise. But when the a lawyer or judge. As a matter of fact he Stannard’s reporting, it doesn’t change is , blocking out the sunlight increases American mainstream media didn’t finds some past Justices to have done a thing. The case was ugly, it was tried the ability of the lawyers to play with respond with any energy Moore left for a disservice to the American justice and now it is of importance to those of the shadows. “Whether you agree or France and received the attentionhe system. He often seems to be speaking us interested in crime stories and the not, it is a nicely written phrase. But it desired. As Mr. James puts it, “the with no regard to the consequences history of the criminal justice system. is the media criticisms that seem more French, after all, think that Leonard of his opinions. In short, his book, if But that’s what makes Mr. James’ spot on, more heart-felt. How many Peltier is innocent, and Jerry Lewis is read aloud, would sound a lot like a book fun. If you want to have a seri- times have we seen headlines, “Crime a genius.” How can you resist such a fellow having a cocktail or two at his ous, technical, legal parsing of great of the Century?” Too often. And how clever wit? Just enjoy it. favorite watering hole while talking cases this is not the book for you. But many times have the press engaged about criminals. It may not have the if you enjoy a stroll down the halls of in unequal coverage? Why was the

Cop — A Novel

The following review first appeared believed during their youth. But this but I want to point out that scene as bound books, even many paperbacks. in the August 2010 issue of the Journal. is a new youth. Dougie Cohen is not particularly important and well done. And Mr. Silver’s book was at the low your father’s cop. The love story is done realisti- end of that price list. In other words, By Daniel B. Silver The story, or more accurately, group cally and the close relations that build a bargain. Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi of stories, follows this young, intel- among officers working the streets Another complaint is Mr. Silver ligent, smart-ass through many a war together was also strong. An officer’s jammed so many violent, heroic in- Daniel B. Silver is a working police story as he applies for the job, attends funeral was moving and accurate, as cidents into such a short span it was officer in San Francisco who, as his the Academy, graduates, struggles one might expect from a working of- hard to believe one rookie officer could novel demonstrates, has a keen ear through his Field Training Program ficer, but Mr. Silver has done it right: have lived through so much in such for salty dialogue and an ability to and eventually becomes a battle- bagpipes, tears and pride. short order. I was thinking that had tell stories. He is also very humorous. scarred veteran, all within about one I have a few complaints, but not another officer been assigned to work Doug Cohen, the novel’s protago- year. Many officers have believed they many. First, there were signs of a as Doug’s partner they might pass on nist police officer, grew up in a SoCal could write a book about their experi- need for more careful editing. That that opportunity, wondering how one community that shared little if any- ences but missed what Mr. Silver has may have come from the mode in cop could attract so much - uh - excite- thing with San Francisco culture or brought to the assignment; a plot, with which the book was published. It is ment. But the ribald humor and the world-view. As a young man he moved a few subplots working within. an e-book. And only an e-book. One occasional sarcastic descriptions of to The City and eventually applied to There is a fight scene that occurs cannot buy a hard-copy of this book “official Department protocol” made the San Francisco Police Department, relatively early in the book, and the anywhere. But as it turns out, that the time spent with the book worth- in hope of becoming - a Cop. Never consequences of that fight continue gave me an opportunity to learn more while. Many San Franciscans should mind that he has extensive tattooing throughout the story. I found myself about the future of publishing. The read the book, if only to get an idea on his body, or that he prefers the quite rapt with his description of the book is published through Kindle, of how difficult the job is. Beware, entertainment found in punk-rock battle of an officer to prevent a suspect Amazon.com’s electronic book divi- however, this book will attract many night clubs, or that his girl friend trying to pull a gun out of bag while sion. I balked at having to buy a Kindle complaints from those who insist on provides sexual delights with him in wrestling around a Tenderloin flop reader to read a book I knew nothing politically correct stances and behav- the bathroom of said night clubs. He house. When the suspect resorts to about. And then I learned you can iors. But most of you know the preface has no idea whatsoever what might be biting the officer’s hand, I was hooked. down-load Kindle to any computer of “... if they can’t take a joke.” Indeed. involved in becoming a police officer. Unfortunately, so was Officer Cohen, you own, even certain phones, for Dougie believes he can make a differ- physically, medically and psycho- free. And for the most part e-books are ence, something many officers have logically. I won’t spoil it for the reader noticeably cheaper to buy than hard- August 2013 POA Journal Page 21

Friends, As some of you already know my good friend, Larry Grathwohl, has He and I participated in several media events together, my part being passed away. He was found deceased, yesterday, in Cincinnati, Ohio by his the description of the Park Station bombing. He spoke of his undercover brother, according to his daughter with whom I spoke. We’d been sched- activities within the Weather Underground as an FBI informant which he uled to participate in an event next month in L.A. and attempts by me goes into detail in with his recently republished book, “Bringing Down and other concerned parties to get a hold of him had gone unanswered, America.” www.bringingdownamerica.com thus a well being check by his family members. I’ve attached an article by a mutual friend of ours, James Simpson. He Larry worked tirelessly for decades to shine light on the unrepentant gives a brief salute to Larry and attaches links that pertain to his activi- and unpunished members of the Weather Underground and some of it’s ties. Please take the time to read it and click the links. more notorious members such as Bill Ayers, Bernardine Dohrn, the al- I’ve lost a good friend and America has lost a patriot. RIP, Larry. leged bomber of Park Station, Mark Rudd and Jeff Jones. — Jim Pera

Relentless pursuer of Park Station bombers Larry Grathwohl – RIP American Hero By James Simpson He testified before the U.S. Senate in describe how Bernardine Dorhn, a about how a 2012 Robert Redford Forwarded to the Journal by Jim Pera, 1974 about WUO operations, includ- Weather Underground central com- movie “The Company You Keep” Retired SFPD, Park Station ing naming Dohrn as the person mittee member and considered the absurdly romanticizes the Weather responsible for a deadly bombing. leader of the Weather Underground, Underground. But there was nothing America is a smaller place today. Despite his unimpeachable testimony, had to plan and commit the bombing romantic about this group. Bill Ayers’ Larry Grathwohl, one of America’s tru- Ayers and Dohrn were able to squirm of the Park Station in San Francisco. manifesto, Prairie Fire, spelling out the ly unsung heroes, has died. He will be out of convictions for their treason This bomb contained fence staples and WUO’s determination to bring com- missed. Readers may recognize Larry’s and murder on a technicality. was placed on a window ledge during a munist revolution to America, makes name as the only informant to success- Most people are unaware that Ayers shift change ensuring the presence of that unambiguous. George Soros now fully penetrate Bill Ayers’ communist and Dohrn were under control of the greatest number of police officers controls the documentary portion of Weather Underground Organization Cuban intelligence, along with fellow and the greatest possibility of death Redford’s Sundance Institute. Larry (WUO). He wrote a book about his comrades Mark Rudd, Carl Davidson and injury. Several Police Officers were places this absurd propaganda film experiences, Bringing America Down: and others, during their Weather Un- injured and one, Sergeant McDonnell, in the context of the Weather Un- An FBI Informer with the Weather- derground days, according to declassi- was killed by fence staples used in the derground’s extensive campaign of men, re-released this spring. fied government documents. So Ayers bomb. bombing and terror, which killed and was even more than just a communist Grathwohl also challenged other injured many people. terrorist — as though that weren’t WUO members about their participa- Larry dedicated the better part enough. He was an active traitor work- tion in terrorism. In an interesting of his life to seeing these despicable ing on behalf of our sworn enemies exchange at a recent seminar, Mark traitors brought to the justice they so during wartime. WUO activities at Rudd referred to Bernardine Dohrn richly deserve, and he paid heavily for the time included multiple bombings, offhandedly when asked about his par- it. It is a sad day in America when such plans to bomb passenger airplanes and ticipation in murder. “I don’t think the a true hero dies in obscurity, while plans to assassinate the President, Vice issue of my relationship to Bernardine one of our very worst is feted in the President, Attorney General and New Dohrn is what’s at stake here. Rudd cocktail circuit, lives high on the hog York Governor Rockefeller. defends himself, but there was no rea- as a parasite on America’s back, and And while he is feted these days as a son to mention her name specifically spends his every waking moment try- “distinguished professor” Ayers retains except in reference to WUO violence. ing to destroy the country that could his communist ideology and continues There is no statute of limitations produce such men as Larry. to regularly hobnob with enemies of on murder, and while that is unlikely At the end of his Weathermen our country. It would be interesting to to motivate the FBI right now, under chronicle, Fugitive Days, Ayers states, know if he still has Cuban handlers. a loyal, patriotic administration, such “Guilty as Hell, free as a bird – it’s a Not likely to find out — or maybe he an investigation could be resumed. In great country.” If there is any justice, doesn’t even need them anymore — the meantime, a significant amount of Ayers and Dohrn will ultimately re- with the Cuban terrorist sympathiz- corroborating evidence has surfaced, ward Larry’s sacrifices by facing pros- ing Eric Holder running the DOJ, and including extensive photos of the San ecution for their crimes in this world. During the run up to the 2008 elec- Ayers’ Marxist friend, Barack Obama, Francisco WUO bomb factory where Either way, they will certainly face a tion, an interview with Larry surfaced in the White House. the Park Station bomb was likely horrible reckoning in the next. in which he described a meeting he Larry, however, never gave them constructed. Larry never missed an Goodbye Larry; friend, compatriot, attended where Ayers and company a break. On his own dime, he would opportunity to talk about it. hero. America is a smaller place today. discussed how they would have to travel to seminars where Ayers and In the video below, Larry talks murder an estimated 25 million people Dohrn were scheduled to speak, and following the revolution they were wait his turn to challenge them about then attempting to foment. You can their endless lies and participation in still see that interview, here: terrorism and murder. Most of the Despite making the rounds of Fox time, the gutless Ayers ducked out talk shows and earning extensive of the building before Larry could write-ups in the blogosphere, Larry’s confront him. But Larry never gave story was suppressed in the extremist up trying. left, Obama-promoting mass media. He also participated in an ongoing, But why not, according to Obama, years-long effort to reopen the murder he was just a “guy who lives in my investigation of Police Sergeant Brian neighborhood.” V. McDonnell, who died in the 1970 Sure. Nothing to see here, move San Francisco Park Station bombing. along now… The San Francisco Police union has Most people are also unaware of just joined in this effort. This bombing was what kind of fighter we had in Larry carried out by the WUO, and accord- Grathwohl. During the Vietnam War, ing to Grathwohl, Ayers implicated Larry was a member of a Hatchet Force Dohrn when he complained of certain unit of the 101st Airborne Division. members’ lack of commitment to the This small force of 40 or fewer men cause, explaining that Dohrn had to was sent in to rescue other Special do the bombing herself: Photo courtesy of Insp. Matt Perez Operators in trouble and/or challenge As soon as we had all assembled, the Vietnamese Communist forces op- Bill began a criticism session of myself Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, Daly City erating in the area. They were among and my associates for having spent 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City 415/587-4500 FD1098 the toughest of the tough. Larry was too much time preparing for actions an utterly fearless, dedicated patriot. (bombings) and not doing anything. The Duggan Family Serving San Francisco Community Since 1903 He carried that fearlessness and pa- He reminded us of the commitment Arthur J. Sullivan Funeral Home and Driscoll’s Valencia St. Serra Mortuary triotic dedication into his undercover all of us had made to the overthrow FD228 www.duggansserra.com FD1665 work, which started with the Cincin- of the U.S. government at the National nati police — on a strictly voluntary Council Meeting in Flint the previous basis while he held down a full-time December and how our inactivity was job and tried to raise a family — and harming the Cubans, the Vietnam- Support our advertisers. ultimately led to his work for the FBI. ese and the Chinese. Bill went on to Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal. Page 22 POA Journal August 2013 Long-Term Investing USA’s Economic Stagnation: Recent College Graduates Dilemma on Debt and Joblessness By Edwin K. Stephens, graduates between the ages of 21-24 paid $53,000, 10% higher than other The Stephens Group who are not enrolled in further school- jobs requiring similar educational ing is 8.8 percent, the unemployment attainment. Among the eight most Debt is the worst poverty. rate, a guage of those only working popular STEM jobs that do not require — M.G. Lightwer part time or who want a job but have a college degree, six paid more than given up looking, is 18.3 percent. The the national annual average wage of The workers are the saviors of society, jobless rate for this group was 5.7 per- $45,230. There were nearly 500,000 the redeemers of the race. cent in 2007; the underemployment people working as computer systems — Eugene V. Debs, Speech 1905 rate was 9.9 percent. analysts in 2011, a position that does Ms. Heidi Shierlolz, a senior econo- not require a bachelor’s degree and Is it wise to invest time and money mist at the Economic Policy Institute paid $82,320, on average.” It is appar- in a college education when graduates (EPI) in Washington said, “In addition ent that having a college degree is not are having difficulties finding mean- to the substantial share who are of- the only path to success. ingful work and are burdened with ficially unemployed, a large swath of The Bureau of Labor Statistics Oc- huge school debt? these young, highly educated workers cupational Outlook Handbook’s May Answer: Yes. A formal education have either a job but cannot attain the 2011 listed a number of high-paying is never wasted. However, attending hours they need or want a job but have jobs that did not require a college de- a community college and/or taking given up looking for work.” In short, gree but also had a great demand for online college courses may be the the tough labor market is forcing col- future growth. I will list a few of these wave of the future as a way to reduce lege graduates to settle for jobs that do professions and/or occupations: high college costs. A college gradu- loans, delaying saving for retirement, not require a degree, a trend economist 1. Registered Nurses ate on average over a lifetime earns and moving back home with their refer to as cyclical downgrading. Number of jobs: 2,724,570 $570,000 more than an average high parents.” The United States Bureau of A study from the New York Federal Average wages: $69,110 school graduate. Labor Statistics, Current Population Reserve Bank said that the share of Pct. Growth 2010-2020: 26% Survey of 2013 noted that of the 10.6 25-year-olds with student loan debt Million Americans under the age of has risen to more than 40 percent 2. Automotive Service Technicians Trouble for 25 who are not-fully employed, the from about 25 percent in 2004. The and Mechanics 10 Million Young Americans demographic shows; non-profit Institute for College Access Number of jobs: 589,570 In 2013, the employment or un- & Success says students who gradu- Average wages: $38,560 deremployment of Americas 10.6 • 2.5 million teen ages 16 to 19 who ated last year have average debts of Pct. Growth 2010-2020: 17% million youth ages 16 to 24 may have are either out of work or under $26,000. far reaching economic and political employed 3. Carpenters Unfortunately, Mr. Keith Hall, a se- consequences for our nation. Number of jobs: 578,910 • 8.2 million young adults ages 20 nior research fellow at George Mason American business leaders and Average wages: $44,330 to 24 who are either out of work University’s Mercatus Center stated, policy makers must quickly imple- Pct. Growth 2010-2020: 20% or under employed the combination of unemployment ment a course of action on par with And, there are the challenges for and menial jobs puts young workers 4. Electricians former President Franklin Delano young college graduates, who are on course for a life of low wages and Number of jobs: 512,290 Roosevelt’s Great Depression (WPA) experiencing high unemployment, earnings. Mr. Hall noted, “For the Average wages: $52,910 Workers Public Assistance Programs low-quality jobs, and declining wages. young who are getting out of school, Pct. Growth 2010-2020: 23% of the late 1930’s and early 1940’s, to studies show a lot of their earnings create employment opportunities for 5. Computer Systems Analysis growth comes in the first 10 years after America’s youth. Our young people Number of jobs: 487,740 2013 College Graduates they get out of school.” Ms. Julia Coro- must have hope for a future in order Average wages: $82,320 and Unemployment nado, chief North America economist for them to succeed. Pct. Growth 2010-2020: 22% On 5/15/13, Ms. Lucia Mutikani, a at BNP Paribas in New York stated, On 6/5/13, Ms. Sarah Ayers a policy staff writer for Pacific Standard noted “The next generation will find it hard 6. Machinists analysis with the Center for American that the Class of 2013 is competing to buy their first home or finance other Number of jobs: 368,510 Progress noted that “America’s youth- with four other groups of graduates large purchases.” The United States Average wages: $40,520 unemployment crisis will have serious, going back to 2009, many of whom slow growth economy is playing a ma- Pct. Growth 2010-2020: 7% enduring costs for individuals, society, are still struggling to get a job or find jor role in the stagnate job prospects businesses, and all levels of govern- full-time work. for young college graduates. It is very difficult to put a dollar ment. At 16.2 percent, the unemploy- According to the Economic Policy value on the benefits of obtaining a ment rate among Americans ages 16 to Institute (EPI) in Washington, young college degree. However, it is safe to 24 is more than twice the unemploy- college graduates with full-time jobs A Path to Independence say that when one takes into account ment rate for people of all ages.” Busi- earned an average hourly wage of and Economic Security that over a lifetime the earning poten- nesses will consequently suffer from $16.00 last year, roughly $34,500 a There are a number of high-skill tial and quality of life that a college reduced consumer demand, and tax- year. That is down 7.6 percent from jobs that do not require a person to education affords an individual, the payers will feel the impact in the form 2007. Also, employee benefits are a have a college degree. But according to overall benefits do far outweigh the of lost revenues, greater demand for problem. Between 2000 and 2011, the a new definition of STEM jobs — those immediate shortcomings. more government-provided services number of young graduates whose jobs requiring skills in science, technol- such as health care, increased crime, provide for retirement plans dropped ogy, engineering or math — half of Please go to www.StephensGroup- and more welfare payments. to 27.2 percent from 41.5 percent. In all high-skill positions are held by BayArea.com. For more investment Ms. Ayers further added, “Some of essence, this trend is very troubling employees with a bachelor’s degree. advice, visit Edwin Stephens’ web site at the negative impacts of high youth because most students are graduating On 6/27/13, Mr. Mike Sauter, a www.policeone.com/columnists/Ed- unemployment are already clear: from college with huge debts. writer for the 24/7 Wall Street said, win-Stephens/. Securities transactions young people are increasingly failing Ms. Mutikani stated that while the “The average STEM job available to through McClurg Capital Corporation. to make payments on their student unemployment rate for young college workers without a bachelor’s degree Member FINRA and SIPC.

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Retirement Dinner Honoring Officer Don West

Friday, August 23, 2013 At 6:00 pm

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Labor Relations Information Systems www.lris.com City Leaders are Putting Residents and Businesses at Increased Risk By Eric Emmanuele reduction to help during hard times, look at San Jose. Since that city cut cember 31, 2012. While trying to agree President, Milpitas POA the MPOA has VOLUNTARILY agreed. salaries from its police, crime is at on our newest contract, the MPOA But now, despite the police depart- an all-time high. Why? Because ex- has negotiated from the stance that City leaders of Milpitas are at it ment already operating at a seven perienced police officers are leaving, if the City could demonstrate a need, again. percent reduction in salaries, the City taking their knowledge of the needs of we would continue to help doing our Remember last year when a few wants to cut police salaries even more. their neighborhoods with them, and share to help shoulder the City’s finan- members of the City Council wanted The City wants the police department the city is finding it difficult to attract cial burden. The city leadership has to outsource your police department? to cut its salaries by an additional 3%, new ones. That’s a fact. either refused to, or cannot currently Remember earlier this year when for a total of 10%. This excessive cut Milpitas is home to me. I was raised demonstrate a legitimate need. these same City leaders tried (AND is larger than any other surrounding in Milpitas, brought up in the Milpitas The Milpitas Police Officers Asso- SUCCEEDED) to cut your fire depart- Police Department has been asked to Unified School District and I’ve had ciation is taking a bold first step by ment? take. the privilege of working as a police of- alerting you to what’s going on. We Well, behind closed doors and Here’s what happens when you cut ficer in Milpitas for 23 years. I have had don’t think it’s fair that the City is out of public view, City leaders are salaries from your local law enforce- the privilege to meet many residents asking us to further reduce our police attempting to dramatically cut your ment: and business owners around town. It force. But more importantly, we don’t police department. • It’s more difficult to recruit quali- saddens and frustrates me that City want what’s happening in San Jose to The Milpitas Police Department fied and trained personnel; leaders are once again putting its citi- happen here. Residents and business has already been operating at a seven • Current personnel who know our zens at risk. It’s certainly not for bud- owners of Milpitas deserve the best. percent salary reduction for the last community and are already trained get reasons. For several years when the We urge you to contact your City three years. The Milpitas Police Of- leave for greener pastures; City has asked for and demonstrated elected leaders and have them explain ficers Association (MPOA) agreed to • It puts RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS the need for financial assistance, the why once again they’re unfairly target- this concession outside of any contract OWNERS at greater risk of increased MPOA has never shied away from as- ing emergency service personnel and negotiation. crime. sisting the City. The MPOA has been putting your safety and the safety of Whenever the City has asked for a Think that’s an exaggeration? Just working without a contract since De- your loved ones in serious jeopardy. Bankruptcy Filing Mistakenly Exposes Personal Information Of Detroit Cops, Firefighters

DETROIT, MI — The city’s historic the creditors list contained the home list incorrectly included personal iden- surveillance camera. The Livonia man, bankruptcy case briefly exposed the addresses, the city had the full list of tifiers. A new list with redactions will Patrick Poisson, recently settled for names and home addresses of police creditors removed from the U.S. Bank- be promptly filed,” wrote Jonathan $125,000. officers and firefighters, a controversial ruptcy Court website as the city’s law- Green, a lawyer for the city, in asking The “Booty Boys” also are on the mistake that could subject them to yers asked the court’s clerk in Detroit the court to restrict access to the list. list. unwanted attention or worse. to restrict access to the list. The creditor list has also been re- Residents in southwest Detroit After The Detroit News reported “This request is made because the moved from a city website that posts coined the nickname for cops Michael court documents. Osman and Michael Parish, who were Late Thursday, lawyers working for accused of conducting illegal body Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr filed cavity searches. The allegations led lists of current and retired city work- to more than $700,000 in payouts by ON THE ers, including the names and home the city. addresses of police officers and fire- The list also includes the address of fighters, some of whom were involved Detroit Police Gang Squad Officer Nev- FRONT LINE in high-profile scandals. It is unknown in Hughes. He was allegedly caught on whether any of the police officers work videotape in 2009 beating a suburban in an undercover capacity. college student, had been sued eight “It is an alphabetical employee list. times and cost taxpayers more than It should not have included addresses, $677,000, according to court records. and it will be redacted in the more The News profiled Hughes in a July complete filings,” Orr spokesman Bill 2011 article that highlighted how he Nowling said Friday. had been sued over a beating during The controversial information the Downtown Hoedown and accused emerged ahead of a Friday news con- of illegal searches and seizures, falsi- ference by Gov. Rick Snyder at the fying search warrants and assaulting Maccabees Building. men at gas stations. The exposure also comes on top of The lawsuits and payouts raised plans by Orr to slash pension benefits questions about how Hughes had and health benefits, though Orr’s re- managed to stay on the force’s gang structuring plan includes $1.25 billion and drug squads despite a pattern of in spending on public safety and other alleged misconduct in incidents dat- city services. ing back 15 years and despite federal You’re on the front line every day. We stand with you—protecting Several police personnel are in- oversight governing use of force by and defending your rights. cluded on the lists filed late Thursday, police personnel. including Detroit Police spokeswoman In 2011, Hughes’ police conduct From contract negotiations and enforcement, employment Sgt. Eren Stephens, who declined concerned Gary Brown, the city coun- litigation, defense of criminal or internal investigations and comment Friday when reached by cilman who recently resigned to take a The News. $225,000 job helping Orr restructure discipline to protection of pension and retirement benefits, our “Releasing the addresses of Detroit city operations. team has the experience and insight needed to tackle the issues Police officers to the media is stupid “It raises a lot of concerns,” Brown public sector employees and their associations face every day. beyond belief. The publishing of told The News in 2011. “The city is those addresses by the media would broke, and we’re paying out millions.” Given all the challenges you encounter, defending your rights be beyond stupid” said Steven Fish- The list of employees also includes should not be one of them. With CBM, you’ve got the right legal man, who represents Officer Joseph George Orzech, chairman of the Weekley, the cop who killed 7-year-old city’s Police & Fire pension fund. Orr team on your side. Aiyana Stanley-Jones during a police claims the city’s pension funds are raid targeting a murder suspect on May underfunded by an estimated $3.5 bil- 16, 2010, and faced an involuntary lion — a figure disputed by the funds, manslaughter trial that ended last which unsuccessfully tried to block a month without a verdict. bankruptcy filing Thursday. Also on the list: Officers Arthur From The Detroit News www.cbmlaw.com Dudal and Jose Ortiz, who were sued The post Bankruptcy Filing Mistak- SAN FRANCISCO | 415-989-5900 two years ago by a Livonia man who enly Exposes Personal Information Of SACRAMENTO | 916-446-5297 claimed he was sucker-punched while Detroit Cops, Firefighters appeared first LOS ANGELES | 213-833-4500 being escorted out of the MGM Grand on Labor Relations Information System. Casino — an incident captured on August 2013 POA Journal Page 25

Labor Relations Information Systems www.lris.com San Jose Police Union Loses Arbitration Battle with City, Exodus of Officers Feared SAN JOSE, CA — More than 50 San accrued vacation time capped. The of- long time where it becomes acceptable with NBC Bay Area that a verdict is in, Jose police officers have either retired ficers’ ability to cash out sick time will to be just an average department.” but the city charter prevents the city or or resigned this year alone. Many are also be capped. Willow Glen Neighborhood As- any other party involved in arbitration frustrated over decreasing pay and The sources say the officers will not sociation President Richard Zappelli from disclosing the verdict for 10 days. benefits. Now, sources tell NBC Bay get back the 10 percent in pay they said he too is worried. He said he has Both sides can still negotiate a better Area there may be a new exodus. gave up to help the city balance its seen a rise in home and car burglaries deal during that time, but the verdict The worry comes after an arbi- books during the recession. in Willow Glen. in this case becomes binding July 11 tration ruling in a labor battle be- “That worries me,” said former SJPD Zappelli said his concerns are at 2 pm tween the city and the police union. Acting Chief Thomas Wheatley. echoed by neighborhood associations However, both sides can still agree Multiple sources tell NBC Bay Area Wheatley spent almost 31 years on across the city. to extend the 10-day waiting period. the arbitrator ruled against the San the force and worries what the arbitra- “I’m very concerned about the fact Morale, retention and recruitment Jose Police Officers Association. The tors ruling will mean for the depart- that our police department is very are already hurting on the force. verdict is confidential for 10 days from ment that was once one of the elite shorthanded right now. We’ve got a lot Wheatley fears it could get much that ruling. departments in the nation. of problems, unbelievably, in Willow worse. But, well-placed sources tell NBC “It’s going to hurt,” said Wheatley. Glen right now,” said Zappelli. From NBCBayarea.com Bay Area, police officers will have their “I just hope it’s not going to hurt for a The city manager’s office confirms Officer Who Released Tsarnaev Images Placed On Restricted Desk Duty The Massachusetts State Police pho- a review. setts State Police should consider Three people were killed and more tographer who leaked pictures of the His son Connor Murphy, 19, told themselves lucky to have a man with than 200 injured in the bombings that Boston Marathon bomber manhunt reporters he supports his father “100 such high values and principles in rattled the finishing line of the Bos- has been placed on restricted desk duty percent” after the hearing on Tuesday. their ranks instead of disciplining him ton Marathon in April. Tsarnaev has after a closed-door hearing Tuesday. “I couldn’t be prouder of him,” Con- they should give him a medal,” said pleaded not guilty to charges related Sgt. Sean Murphy released the im- nor Murphy said. Cyndy Chapin in another post. to the bombing. ages in response to a Rolling Stone Public opinion appears to be in Still others said that the images re- The family of Sean Collier, the magazine cover photo of alleged the trooper’s favor. More than 59,000 leased by Murphy were an appropriate Massachusetts Institute of Technol- Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar people had expressed their online sup- response to the Rolling Stone cover. ogy police officer who was slain in Tsarnaev, 19, that he felt glorified the port for Murphy by Tuesday afternoon. “Good luck Sgt. Murphy … thank the course of the ensuing manhunt, suspect. On a “Save Sgt. Sean Murphy” Face- you for your courage in doing the right released a statement supporting Mur- After a hearing on Tuesday, Murphy book page, supporters of the police tac- thing,” Shannon Vanderheiden wrote phy on Monday. was pleased on restricted duty while an tical photographer said they thought on the Facebook page on Monday. “It’s “We believe that Sgt. Murphy’s mo- internal investigation is in progress, he did the right thing. a disgrace what Rolling Stone did and tives were selfless when he released the the Massachusetts State Police said “I’m sure Sgt. Murphy knew that the a slap in the face of all those affected photos, taken the night after our son in a release on Tuesday afternoon. repercussion of releasing the photos by the bombing tragedy.” and brother was murdered and the The investigation is expected to take may cost him his job … but that was Some of the posters on the “Save terrorist was apprehended,” Collier’s weeks, the release said, and will look a risk he was willing to take to show Sgt. Sean Murphy” Facebook page said family said in the statement posted into whether Murphy broke any police people the truth!” wrote Lynne Carr that the trooper should be subject to on Boston Magazine’s website. “In rules. in a post on the page. “He’s a hero to some form of official reprimand – but our opinion, he has been sufficiently He has also been transferred from the victims and survivors for standing no one on the page seemed to think punished. Sgt. Murphy wanted to the media relations office to the Divi- up and making this sacrifice for truth it should be too harsh. right what he and many in Boston and sion of Field Services, according to the and what’s right!” “What Sgt. Murphy did was inap- around the country saw as a wrong, release. “Is there a fund started to help him propriate per the policies of the State and to counter the aggrandizement of The trooper said in a statement last with his legal expenses?” Kathleen Policy so there has to be some correc- terrorism by Rolling Stone magazine.” week that his photos showed someone Wood asked. tive action,” Troy S. Goodman wrote For some residents of the Water- who wasn’t “fluffed and buffed for the Others said Murphy should not on the page on Sunday. “Sgt. Murphy town neighborhood where Tsarnaev cover of Rolling Stone magazine” – but be punished for releasing the pho- has appropriately shoved back against was finally found, the photographs a state police spokesman said the re- tographs, about a dozen of which the glorification of a horrible act AND released by Murphy brought back lease of the photos was unauthorized were published on Boston Magazine’s has violated state police policy – there memories of the day spent stuck inside and that their release would be the website, and include images of heav- needs to be a balanced reaction.” as officers went door-to-door in their subject of an internal investigation. ily armed police officers during the The editors of Rolling Stone have search for the suspect. Anna Lanzo, 70, Murphy was initially suspended for manhunt for Tsarnaev. defended the cover photo of Tsarnaev, remembers being “petrified” during the leak to Boston Magazine, pending “A man of honor. The Massachu- which stores including CVS and Wal- the lockdown, she told the Associated greens have refused to carry on their Press. She said she’s glad the photos newsstands. were released after the Rolling Stone New Orleans Police Requiring Officers But William Blydenburgh had his cover was published. To Cover Tattoos With Sleeves, Makeup own idea for a new magazine cover: From NBC News “Some mag needs to do a glamour NEW ORLEANS, LA — Starting the problems we’re facing at this time shoot with Mr. Murphy along with Aug. 1, New Orleans police officers in — especially morale problems — tat- HIS story.” uniform will have to cover any tattoos, toos in this day and age are pretty says Superintendent Ronal Serpas. prevalent in law enforcement and so- Union officials say the new policy ciety,” said PANO attorney Eric Hessler. could hurt morale and recruitment. “It just seems that this is not the issue Current policy allows tattoos as at this particular point.” TOWNE long as they’re not offensive. Raymond Burkart III, attorney and FORD The new policy will require officers spokesman for the Fraternal Order of with any tattoos on their arms to wear Police, was more emphatic. “As we long-sleeved shirts. Any officer with a reach temperatures close to 100 de- Family owned since 1926 tattooed neck will have to cover the grees on some days, it just seems like Purchase your next vehicle where the SFPD and SFFD buy. ink with makeup. cruel and unusual punishment, just New York, Los Angeles and Balti- because you are proud that you served Special Ford “X“ Plan prices for all Bay Area city & county employees. more police have similar policies, de- in the U.S. Navy or you put the name Ask for the man with over 35 years personal experience in the partment spokeswoman Remi Braden of your child on your arm,” he said. said. “The absence of visible tattoos Policies vary at other Louisiana law Bay Area auto business…the commercial truck and fleet manager gives a more professional appearance enforcement agencies. Louisiana State to law enforcement officers,” she said. Police allow visible tattoos if they are Frank J. Ginotti More than 100 officers will be af- small enough to be covered by a 3-by- 1610 El Camino Real (north of Woodside Rd.) Redwood City, CA 94063 fected, according to the Police Associa- 5-inch index card. 650-562-2267 650-364-9060 fax 415-786-1701 cell tion of New Orleans. “With the department that has all From The Shreveport Times [email protected] www.towneford.com Page 26 POA Journal August 2013

PAL Corner

By Lorraine Woodruff-Long, SFPAL Executive Director

PAL Cadets Graduate from 4th annual Summer Academy

SF PAL has wrapped up the Summer Cadet Academy, graduating 30 cadets on July 12. Chief Suhr and the entire SFPD Command Staff were on hand to Officer Dino Zografos congratulate the graduates, who will Ben Dorcy now have the opportunity to intern in Officer Ryan Seto SFPD stations during the school year. Officer Jimmy Drago (Ret.) Over the four-week program, cadets Officer Joe Zamagni (Ret.) learned first aid, defensive skills and Officer Jim Petrie (Ret?) had an opportunity to learn from Officer Shante Williams many SFPD units from the bomb Insp. Michael Evans squad to the K-9 corps. They learned Officer Sean Frost Raise a Glass at Lucky Strike radio codes, how to inspect a vehicle Chief (JJC) Siffermann and Benefit SF PAL for safety, how to care for their uni- Officer Lucy Clemons On Giants home game forms and even how to cuff a suspect Lt. Jack Hart days, restaurant and bowl- properly! Sgt. Christina Franco ing alley Lucky Strike will SF PAL is tremendously grateful to Officer Rodrigo Canales donate $1 to SF PAL for every Officer Edie Lewis, Lt. Daryl Fong and Erick Baltazar beer sold in its outdoor beer Capt. David Lazar, as well as the offi- Sgt. Ava Garrick garden! Come out, buy a cers and other individuals listed below Officer Daniel Chui beer, root for the home team who shared their time and knowledge Officer Gary Buckner and support SF PAL. Lucky with the cadets: Lynn Hayakawa Strike is located at 200 King Officer Bob Herrold Street, just across from AT&T Capt. Rick Bruce (Ret) Got Wheels? Park. www.bowlluckystrike. Officer Dack Thompson The SF PAL van is heavily used to com Officer Scott Keisel transport equipment, coaches and Dawn Mahoney players. Donated almost 20 years ago, To help support or find Officer Jose Pubill the PAL van is increasingly decrepit out more about the San Inspector Kirk Tomioka and we’re looking for a new(ish) one. Francisco Police Activities Officer Leroy Thomas Do you know of a gently-used 10-12 League, please visit www. SF- Officer Michael Rivera passenger van that might be available PAL.org or call 415-401-4666 Lt. Mike Stasko (Ret.) as a donation to SF PAL? Donations to or visit us at the Police Acad- Officer Christina Serrano SF PAL are fully tax-deductible and go emy at 350 Amber Drive, SF, Sgt. Wallace Gin to a great cause! 94131.

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It is also a key indicator for enhance the abilities of any Tactical very large objects. The standards over injury prevention. Operator looking to gain an edge in the years increase from guys pulling Before digressing to far, let’s bring the field. cars and trucks, to even pulling air- it back to Strongman training. The If you are interested in working planes. Men lifting large Atlas Stones main aspects of Strongman training through some high intensity training and Farmer walking with what looked includes, Lifting heavy items, push- and getting a small introduction to like Torpedoes. You may even remem- ing heavy items, pulling and carrying some of the available modalities of ber the extremely graphic knee blow- heavy items. These are all essential Strongman training, check out the out of Franco Columbu (a Bodybuilder things requires for most Tactical Oper- legs. Training Deadlift’s can give you Urban Warrior Strength class offered and Strongman) that happened during ators from SWAT to FIRE Department. the strength required, but only the tire by Xodus Fitness. Or if you have a a refrigerator carrying event. With Modified Strongman Train- can train the tire. group that is interested in a work- All these things are still around and ing, the loads will not be nearly as Sleds emphasize pushing power shop or weekly semi private Modified the sport has grown in popularity over heavy, however progressive strength and strength, but can also be used for Strongman training program specific the years, spreading now even to Asia, is emphasized. 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Let me break this down a The way I like to Rope pulls are Strength & Conditioning Coach and Per- bit in the next couple of paragraphs describe it is like great for upper sonal Trainer with over 15 years of expe- before we move forward into Modi- this: Let’s say you body strength rience in sports, health and fitness. Rich fied Strongman Training and Tactical have a room in a nd p o s te r ior began his career volunteering hundreds of Operations. your house that chain training. hours with City College of San Francisco Many people are under the impres- you can only fit Pulling heavy Athletic Training, working in Physical sion that training like a Strongman or 12 items in. items attached Therapy clinics and The Olympic Club doing inconsistent variation, or “mus- Many of the to a sled works of San Francisco. He’s conducted group cle confusion” protocols prescribed by High Intensity the entire upper exercise and fitness workshops worldwide modalities like CrossFit are going to modalities that body…shoulders, from the US to Asia and worked with make you better at your sport or activ- are popular back, biceps, core athletes from high school to the Olympic/ ity. Unfortunately, these perceptions around fitness and abs, hip sta- Professional level. are false. Strongman training makes today would simply make the items bilizers and legs also play a role in Rich is owner of Xodus Fitness (www. you a better strongman and CrossFit smaller and say, now we can fit 20 anchoring. TeamXOFit.com) which provides group makes you better at CrossFit. There’s items inside. What we want to do is Farmer Walks are a test of grip fitness training and workshops. He is the no need for the average athlete or per- make the room bigger and fit more strength and shoulder stability. Hold- primary author and administrator of son to lift at the levels of a Strongman of the larger items inside. I call this, ing heavy items while walking is defi- the The Fitness Library.(www.TheFit- to be effective at their respective sport Increasing Bandwidth. Just like larger nitely applicable to tactical operations. nessLibrary.com) or activity and the randomness of typi- Bandwidth equals faster speeds on Forearm strength and hand strength is To contact Rich for any professional cal CrossFit programs do not apply to the internet, a larger power/strength a must. Walking with the heavy items services, inquire at 415.990.4874 or info@ sports performance outside of linear, bandwidth usually means we can lift require muscle endurance and core xodusfitnessSF.com frontal plane movement. heavier loads for more reps. Put it this stabilization. To truly address the needs of an way…If you can’t lift close to 300lbs on Heavy Yokes which are hard to athlete who deals with motion in the Bench Press, don’t expect to knock come by simulate carrying a heavy multiple planes requires multi-planar, out 12 to 15 reps at 225lbs. item on your back for a distance which multidimensional movement, lateral, Strongman training uses Heavy takes not only lower body strength diagonal, rotational, etc. The other Tires, Sleds, Ropes, Farmer Walk but a tremendous amount of core handles and usually a heavy stabilization. Yoke and Atlas Stones. Atlas Stones are by far one of the Tires emphasize an inter- most difficult tools to work with section of explosive power and require a great deal of training and strength: Getting the and safety considerations. The body tire off the ground is one position to lift it from the ground thing, but accelerating it is unorthodox and requires lifting to the point where you can technique. Lifting a heavy object from push it over is a unique and the ground that has no handles and is effective way to train rapid completely smooth is a challenge to explosive power from the say the least.

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Nick’s Notes By Nick Shihadeh, Journal Sports Editor

SFPD Flag Football Team CHECK IT OUT: The pics accompa- nying my column were sent to me by Mike Alexander who respresented the department on “The City” Flag Foot- ball down in San Diego back in June during the Police/Fire Games. He told me that they were a team that had no practices due to scheduling conflicts, but held their own against teams that played together for years and are more organized. In three days they played his flag ending the play and keeping six games. the game close. The team started out rough losing It was a hard fought effort by all “The City”, The SFPD Flag Football Team the first three games but then finally during the tourney, and they hope found their rhythm and ended 2-6 los- for better things in the future. Get in ing two games by one point. Standout touch with Alexander(FOB) or Frank players were receiver Adrian “I’ve Got Harrell(Traffic) if interested in par- Hands” Payne and quarterback Mike ticipating on this team in the future “I’m Going Deep” Horan. Also accord- and they hopefully can get some more ing to Alexander, special thanks goes practices and more tournaments as to player/coach DC Mike Biel who well. played cornerback. The top highlight It’s a short column this time for him was when a very fast receiver around.....Stay well and safe and So 20 years younger tried a little shake See Ya next month..... and bake, but a diving Biel snatched

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Rick Yick on the line with Legacy Tour Golf Tournament the “eye of the tiger” The parents and coaches of the San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby Club’s high school teams are hosting our first annual “SFGG HS Legacy Tour Golf Tournament”. The goal of this tournament is to raise money not only for our Ireland 2014 tour, but also for our permanent tour fund that will allow us to fund future tours. Thursday, September 26, 2013 Presidio Golf Course L to R, Mike Mayo, Rick Yick, Adrian Payne, and Check in at 11– pm Shot Gun Start Danny Slorzano $200 per player includes; 18 holes of golf with a shared cart, a boxed lunch, dinner Corporate sponsorship $1,000; 4 players (with same amenities as listed above) as well as company logo on solicitation materials, signage on tee and an SFGG Ireland 2014 tour polo shirt and baseball cap for all four players Longest Drive Contest, Close to the Hole Contest, and Raffle During Dinner Emcee Paul Tonelli 107.7 The Bone LDAFitness SF Please RSVP to Steve Roche – [email protected] - 415.572.9547 The Ireland 2014 Honorary Tour Committee Exercise Equipment Sales

SFPD Chief Greg Suhr Honorable Kevin Ryan Supervisor Mark Farrell Treadmills, Bikes, Ellipticals, Rowers, and more SFFD Chief Joanne Hayes-White Dan Dillon Oisin Heneghan LDAFitness.com Jim Currie Jim Kohmann Barry O’Brien John Ring 461 2nd St. & Bryant (415) 533-9974 Greg Rocca Adriene Roche Steve Roche Greg Schreader Corporate Sponsors John & Nicole Ring Jeff & Judy Jones San Francisco Police Officers They Work to Make Your Day San Francisco Police Officers Association see their stories SFGG is a non-profit organization 501 C3 # 204-039-716 sfcitycops.com August 2013 POA Journal Page 29 Seals Baseball Team Competes in San Diego Games By Dominic Celeya, Night Captain and has their own field as well! A week glaring combination of stats: lack of at that! (Honorable Mention to Roch- before the Games, half of our team hitting and/or timely hitting on our lin for not committing “elder abuse” The SFPD Seals Baseball Team was able to scrimmage with last year’s part. Some important examples: in a against the old plate umpire when travelled to San Diego once again to bronze medal winners, the Santa Clara team total of 146 plate appearances, he rung up Roc and then told him to compete in the United States Police County Sheriffs. This gave us a taste we had only 3 extra base hits(.020 “swing the bat!” and Fire Championships in June, 2013. of what we would face, but it was too average), 2 doubles by Greenwood and Ortega on defensive played every Last year, the Seals took down 21 of little too late. an HR by Rochlin. The team had 32 inning of every game and honorable the maximum 24 allowable players; On the bright side, we were compet- strikeouts in those appearances (21%) mention also goes to Herrera who but, this year 12 of those players were itive in all the games we played — as and we had 37 runners in scoring played all but 2 innings. While we not going to be able to make the trip. the saying goes, the final score doesn’t position, but only scattered 10 runs made a few errors that didn’t help, we Luckily, our scouts were also turned in quite a few hard at work looking for sparkling defensive plays: those willing to commit to playing second, Pablo’s “big the rigors and frustrations league” great play vs. NYPD, of playing some hardball. backing up a ricochet off We were fortunate that they Greenie to Reuben covering came up with two “pearls”: 1st base for the out; Yick and flame throwing pitcher Bry- Roc in the outfield with an an “I’ll Play Anywhere Else “A” for effort to Yick on an You Need Me” Zahn (Ingle- almost great diving catch side), and strong armed in the last game; Obrochta’s catcher “Perfecto I can play 2 diving catches, Ortega’s anywhere else you need awesome barehanded play me, and Pitch too” Barbosa SFPD Seals, in dark jerseys, and NYPD Finest Baseball Teams after Game 1. over the bag at third that (Mission). was a totally bad call by the We were also extremely happy to always tell the complete story. We only out of all that over the 5 games (not elderly “ump”, and of course, every have three former veteran SFPD Blues suffered “10-run rule slaughter” in one counting Roc’s HR). This included single “I need to make this a huge members wishing to get back out on game, and that was due more to an having the bases loaded at various adventure” outfield play by Reboli! the diamond: power hitting Jon Ro- injury to our only remaining pitcher times during the week as well. Out of Great job by every pitcher, all of chlin (Airport Bureau), sure handed for that particular game. Curiously, 14 team members, our team batting whom put forth outstanding efforts fielder Pablo Ossio (Traffic/Solos) and we also scored more runs in that game average was only .216, and that’s not while all doing double duty by playing steady veteran pitcher/shortstop Reu- than any other, and our pitchers did a very good at all. in the field.; and, then coming back ben Herrera (CHP-Redwood City), who great job showing bright promise for These are some of the team leader to pitch with the short rests. Cibotti also has the distinction of being the next year but in every game. We would stats: averages saw Rochlin at .333, and Herrera led the pitchers in innings first non-SFPD Seal. All these players have one rough inning in every game Greenwood at .307 and Zahn finish- pitched — both worked hard with proved to be invaluable additions and that did us in; and, against strong op- ing strong with a .272 ave. They were their bullpens in the practices and it really great teammates, allowing us to posing pitching, we weren’t ever able the 3, 5 and 4 hitters respectively, so really showed. field a team with a chance to compete to mount effective rallies. An example that was encouraging! Each of them Zahn throws as hard as anyone in this year. of this was when we were playing a had 14 plate appearances. Honorable the tournament and also has a dev- The following members made up great game and tied at 1 against the mention also goes to Montero with a astating knee weakening curve ball. the 2013 Seals Baseball Team: Mark NYPD going into the 5th inning — we .333 average with 6 plate appearances Bryan was couldn’t practice until just Obrochta (Central), Mike Montero ended going behind in that inning by going 1 for 3 with 3 walks. a couple of weeks or so before the (Central), Glenn Ortega (Mission), 5 runs which basically led to a defeat. RBI’s: Rochlin and Greenwood led Games. His control was not where he Perfecto Barbosa (Mission), Eric Reboli See the below stats and you get the the team with (3); Salazar (2); Herrera, needed or wanted it to be, but with the (Mission), Bryan Zahn (Ingleside), picture. Montero and Celaya each with (1). proper preparation, he will be a force Rich Cibotti (TTF), Joe Salazar (VRT), In any case, one thing the Seals Homeruns (HR): Rochlin led with (1). in the future. In one of those baseball Jon Rochlin (Airport), John Green- team always bats 1.000 in, is team In all 5 games we played, Roc was the oddities, Brian “BZ” Zahn went into wood (SOB-Hondas/Mounted), Rick chemistry, and this year was no excep- only player on either side to hit one the 4th inning with a no-hitter, but Yick (DOC), Pablo Ossio (Solos), Reu- tion. We had a great group of guys, and out. (Honorable Mention: Greenwood, ended up losing the game 2-0! Mike ben Herrera (CHP/Redwood City), and had a great time competing together. who just missed, while hitting the “Monty” Montero, who we cannot Dominic Celaya (Ops. Bureau/Night One thing we all know is that base- fence on one of his doubles) describe as a flame thrower, gets a Captain’s Office) ball has a lot of stats, so below is an On Base Percentage: Celaya led the big nod for doing what he does every Getting a little bit of a late start on excerpt of the email I did for the team team with a .636 ave. , reaching base 7 year. He was “huge” when it came to practices and with a much smaller on various team stats that I was able to out of 11 plate appearances in addition shutdown relief innings when we re- team, players would have to possibly compile. This gave us a good sense of to a sac fly RBI; Rochlin with a .538 ally needed them. play different positions. Everyone was how we fared in our games tht week. ave., Zahn a .461 ave., Barbosa(.400), Last team stat: just an educated still up to the task, and we still felt Having a great group of guys to play Greenwood(.384). (Honorable men- guess, but we may have been the old- that we could be competitive with with this year definitely buffers the tion again to Montero at (.666) with est team in the 10 Team tournament this team. The biggest change this disappointment of the losses we had. It the 6 plate appearances and Cibotti including 4 players in their 50’s, 5 in year was that all the teams could only was also very nice to have some of your (.375) with 8 plate appearances. their 40’s, 2 in their mid 30’s and 3 in use wood bats, eliminating the use of families there to constantly cheer us Runs Scored: Barbosa, Herrera and their mid to late 20’s! aluminum bats. This would prove to on because it does (at least for me) get Celaya (2); Rochlin, Zahn, Ortega, The highlight of course, was a fan- clearly cut down on the home-run you more pumped up. Please let them Reboli, and Yick (1). Walks: Celaya led tastic “team and family” dinner at production among all the teams and know we appreciated the support. Also the Team with 6, Montero 3 and Her- Croce’s (with a little visit to the Double definitely gave the games more of a to our injured Seal teammate, Edgar, rera, Rochlin and Salazar with 2 each. Deuce Cowboy Bar afterwards for fun), “pure” feeling. who still made the trip and coached Hit By Pitch: Herrera led the team with and the bonding by certain Seals with Unfortunately, we weren’t able to 3rd every game. Honorable mentions 3; Rochlin and Zahn were hit twice. our NYPD brothers at various estab- deliver, and couldn’t manage any to Little Joe, who kept track of lineup Strikeouts: Reuben Herrera was the lishments during the week. As always, wins against some very formidable cards for the umps and other teams only player to not strike out in the 5 it was a great time representing the opponents This included last year’s and kept book every game. We also Games while leading the team with SFPD, while competing and having gold medal winners (and a real good won’t forget Reuben’s boys for foul ball 15 plate appearances. Everyone else some good times. group of guys), the NYPD Finest team. retrieval, Joe’s Godmother Wendy for ranged from 1 to 5. We will leave it The NYPD would go back to back, win- the bar-b-q lunch at her house, and ning the gold this year also. Those of Helen, Josephine and others such as us who have been playing for the last Rich’s parents(who sadly are younger 12 or 13 years (baseball became part than 5 of us) who took our photos. 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On the other end of the stats don’t show that we were really in spectrum, the NYPD team has their 4 out of the 5 games if it weren’t for Fixed Annuities own very slick website, Facebook and these single bad aberrations! AARP authorized Twitter pages, plays 85 games a year This brings us to the other most Page 30 POA Journal August 2013 single stroke lead over Greg Hampton the Flamingo from many years ago. and Tom O’Connor. Armitage and Upon the completion of the awards The Loons O’Connor each picked up bogies on ceremony the Loons departed toward the 17th hole, which is the number their separate nets, but all agreed that Nest Report one handicap hole on the course. Oakmont G.C. was a place the Loons Hampton finished with three straight should play again in the future. By Ed Garcia, SFPD Retired pars, leaving him in a dead heat with The next Loon event will be the Armitage at 76. O’Connor’s fine back- Club Championship in late August, so Summer Golf Classic side score of 37 left him one stroke off watch your email for details. Played at Oakmont G.C. the pace at 77. The tiebreaker for first place went June 26th of this year saw the 26th to Greg Hampton, leaving him as the playing of the Summer Golf Classic. 2013 Summer Classic Champion. Pat The Loons made a northward migra- Armitage took 2nd place low gross, tion to the Oakmont Golf Club in followed by Tom O’Connor. O’Connor Santa Rosa. This was the Loon’s first was awarded 3rd place after winning Loons Nest Scoreboard visit to this Sonoma County track de- the tiebreaker with Morimoto, as both signed by Ted Robinson and opened men finished at 77 strokes. Summer Golf Classic in 1963. Upon our arrival we found In first flight, low net play Dave warm, thick fog, which later gave way Kranci outpaced Stephen Morimoto Oakmont Golf Club to sunshine and substantial humidity; by a stroke, with a net score of 68. duce some fine scores on the day. The Gross Net an unusual summer day. Morimoto’s net score of 69 gave him leader on the front nine was Stephen Player Score Score The course was soft and greens second place. Third place low net Morimoto, whose putter was on fire Hampton 76 68 holding well, which helped to pro- went to John Wyman — he is a noted early in the round. Morimoto carded Armitage 76 73 linkster throughout Sonoma County, a 37 on the front side, leaving him one Morimoto 77 69 having won the 1999 Holiday Classic stroke ahead of Pat Armitage and Greg at nearby Roster Run Golf Club, where O’Connor 77 69 Hampton. Hampton had come hot out he routinely picks the pockets of the Kranci 78 68 of the gate with three straight birdies, members. Anzore 80 74 but picked up double bogies on the The winner in second flight low 4th and 7th holes. Loons Dean Taylor, Vernengo 80 71 gross play was Loon veteran Mike Armando Chang and Dave Kranci Wyman 80 70 Mahoney, who carded a score of 89, were two strokes back with front side Taylor 81 73 leaving him with a three-stroke vic- scores of 39. tory. Mark Porto was hot on Mahoney’s Warnke 81 72 As play moved to the back nine, heels, but suffered a triple bogey on the Morales 82 76 three former Summer Classic Champi- 11th hole that was tough to overcome. Chang 83 71 ons made their moves. Tom O’Connor, A late charge by Pete Balestreri brought the Summer Champion of 1998 and Garcia 83 72 him into a tie with Porto at 92 strokes. 2009, came on with side of 37 strokes. Pearson 83 74 Pete picked up pars on the 13th, 14th O’Connor’s 37 was matched by the Roberts 84 76 and 16th holes and was awarded 2nd 1999 Summer Champion Scott Warn- place through the U.S.G.A. tiebreaker. Ching 87 74 ke. Five-time Summer Classic winner Porto took 3rd low gross in the Siebert 88 74 Ed Anzore (1994, 2002, 2003, 2003, flight, which matched his performance Sorgie 88 74 2010) charged up with a 38, picking at this year’s Spring Championship at up an unfortunate double bogey on Borromeo 89 76 Greg Hampton, Monterey. Although a new member, the 17th hole. Heading into the fi- Finigan 89 74 Summer Classic Champion Porto seems to be a second flight power nal three holes, Pat Armitage held a Mahoney, M 89 61 to be reckoned with this season. Second flight low net play saw Roy Sullivan 89 74 Sullivan take first place after a remark- Balestreri 92 72 2nd Annual able round of golf. Roy had natural Fontana 92 76 birdies on the 1st, 13th and 17th holes Porto 92 72 and looked like the second coming of Sheehan 92 72 Charity Bowling Challenge Ben Hogan on those holes. He also had Coggan, J 94 73 pars on the 6th, 8th and 15th holes. Thursday, September 12, 11 am to 3 pm Unfortunately Roy got spanked by the Wong, W. 94 73 “shankapotamus” on the 9th, 10th Daniele 95 72 Mission Bowling Club, 3176–17th St. and 17th holes, as he carded triple bo- Crenshaw 97 79 gies on each. Roy ended up posting a Johnson 97 77 net score of 70, finishing two strokes Geraty 98 75 Join us as SFFD Station #7 ahead of Rob Daniele. Daniele had a Kilgariff 99 80 battles chance to tie Sullivan, needing par on the 18th, but posted a double bogey Wismer 99 80 SFPD Mission Station. which left him in second place. Zerga 99 79 Third place was a battle between Flynn 101 75 Tickets are $5.00 at the door, Joe Coggan and William Wong. Both McMillan 101 90 men posted net scores of 74, as the two Roche 102 81 and include 1 raffle ticket. players were in a dead heat through Gardner 103 83 dditional raffle tickets for sale on site. the 17th. A simple bogie would have given either man third place alone, but Roth 103 80 New, unopened toys will also be accepted in-lieu of cash. both men posted double bogie scores Mahoney, D 104 82 of 6 on the hole. The USGA tiebreaker Williams 104 81 went to Coggan. All proceeds to benefit the SFFD Toy Program Landini 108 81 The Long Drive winner for the day Miranda 110 78 & the Mission Station Christmas Toy Give Away. was the “Petaluma Powerhouse” Ed Mahoney, Jr. 118 101 Anzore. Ed drilled a ball 274 yards The Mission Bowling Club is donating their staff through the moist air and along a soft Bini 126 97 and venue to host this charity event. fairway. This was Anzore’s first Long Drive victory since the 2009 Two-Man Long Drive Winner Please visit their website at missionbowlingclub.com. Championship at Shadow Lakes, where Ed Anzore 274 yards The bar and restaurant will be open during the event. he won with a drive of 286 yards. The four first place winners in Close Close to the Hole Winners to the Hole action were Dean Taylor, Come enjoy a beverage and cheer on your favorite team! Hole #5 Bob McMillan and Dean Sorgie who 1st Sorgie 20’ 8” took first place on two holes. Second 2nd Vernengo 22’ 4” If you can’t attend, but still wish to contribute tax deductible place prizewinners were Rob Vern- money, toys, or raffle items, please contact: engo, William Wong, Rik Roberts and Hole #8 Ed Anzore. 1st McMillan 10’ Sgt. Matt Rodgers — SFPD Mission Station at The Loons gathered at the 19th 2nd W. Wong 12’ 5” [email protected] hole for food and refreshments. The Hole #13 Oakmont clubhouse sits within clear 1st Sorgie 9’ view of the famous Flamingo Hotel’s 2nd Roberts 10’ 4” or FireFighter Doug Manguiat — SFFD Station #7 at tower. 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This month’s word find is all about the financial planner. With so many retirements occurring, be sure to have your financial affairs in order before you retire. Solve this puzzle and you’ll feel like a million bucks!

ACCOUNT GROSS BILL MONEY CHARGE PLAN DEBIT RECORD DOLLAR TAXES GOAL BANK LOAN CASH PENSION CREDIT RECEIPT DEPOSIT SAVINGS FINANCE BALANCE INCOME BUDGET MORTGAGE CHECK RATE DEBT REFUND EXPENSE WITHDRAWAL Page 32 POA Journal August 2013

Focus on the Airport Bureau Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development City and County of San Francisco First Responders Downpayment Mortgage Assistance Loan Program Draft – July 18, 2013

The Scanlans

Father and Daughter Borrower’s Qualification Requirements: • Must be an active member of the San Francisco Police Department, San Make History Francisco Fire Department, or the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. By Val Kirwan airport. During that time, he had two • Must not have owned any interest in a principal residence in San Airport Bureau POA Rep dogs; Carlos, a male Belgian Shepard, Francisco during the last three years. and Vanta a female German Shepard. • Must not own an interest in any other principal residence at close Officer Marty Scanlan and his He has worked GTU (Ground Trans- of escrow. daughter, Officer Patrice Scanlan, portation Unit) and for the past 13 • Must be able to obtain and submit a written verification of employ- recently made history at the San Fran- years has been on bicycle patrol. ment from their department or authorize DHR to provide equivalent cisco International Airport by becom- Patrice (who was born on Saint verification directly to MOHCD. ing the first father and daughter to be Patrick’s Day, March 17!) has been a • Must have at least 5% downpayment contribution towards the pur- working in uniformed police patrol at member of SFPD for 10 years and was chase price. A minimum of 3% must be from the borrower’s own the same time. a member of the 206th Academy Class. funds. The remaining 2% can be from gift funds. Marty joined the airport police 32 She completed her FTO at Bayview • Must complete a home buyer counseling course from one of the par- years ago and was a member of the Station, her probation at Southern ticipating non-profit housing counseling agencies approved by the 148th Academy Class. He has worked Station, and was on permanent as- Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD). numerous assignments during his signment at Taraval Station until she • Must occupy the property as principal residence after purchase. tenure at the airport, including the transferred to the Airport Field Opera- • Each household is limited to one loan, regardless of the number of SWAT team (referred to back then as tions Bureau. First Responders in that household. “SMART”; Special Management and We wish father and daughter many • Household income is limited to 200% of the Area Median Income as Response Team). He was also the first happy days patrolling SFO. published by MOHCD K9 explosive detection handler at the Property Requirements: • Must be a single family residence (which include condominiums and townhouses) located in the City and County of San Francisco only. Commercial properties, mixed-use or investment properties are not 66th Annual Police/ allowed.

Financing Requirements: Fire Memorial Mass • Be able to obtain a first mortgage loan approval and loan commitment Sponsored by from MOHCD participating lender. • First mortgage must be 30 years fixed rate, fully amortizing mortgage. The San Francisco • Must have a higher than 28% front-end debt-ratio (housing cost which includes: principal, interest, taxes, insurances and homeowners as- Fire Department sociation dues) and not to exceed 45% back-end debt-ratio (housing and cost plus all other unsecured debt) over a borrower’s gross monthly income. The San Francisco Police Department • Combined Loan-to-Value Requirement (CLTV) not to exceed 95% of the purchase price. Father John Greene, S.F.F.D. Celebrant • Combined household liquid assets after purchase of property cannot exceed $100,000. All other liquid cash assets above $100,000 must All members and their families are invited to attend. be used towards the purchase first. • Maximum First Responder DALP loan amount up-to $100,000 or 15% Sunday, September 8, 2013 of the purchase price, whichever is less. Applicants can apply for less than $100,000. 10:30 a.m. • Qualifying loan amount is based upon a graduated scale depending Reception to follow Mass on income levels and liquid assets. Loan amount will be decreased by $20,000 for every additional $100,000 of liquid assets contributed (Sponsored by San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798 and by the borrower above a 20% combined downpayment. the San Francisco Police Officers Association) • Loan is deferred for 30 years, due on sale, rent or title transfer. Prop- erty must be owner occupied at all times. • Borrower must remain an active member of the SFPD, SFFD, or SFSD for a minimum of five years following the approval of the loan. Should borrower’s status change prior to five years, the full amount of the loan, plus share of appreciation is immediately due, subject to final review and approval by the Director of MOHCD. • No pre-payment penalty to repay this loan prior to the due date. • Repayment amount will include the principal loan amount plus share of appreciation of the property.

Please visit www.sf-moh.org for more information or sign-up for a homebuyer workshop from one of the participating housing counseling St. Monica’s Church agencies listed in the MOHCD website. 470 – 24th Avenue • San Francisco Questions: Please call Jeanne Lu at 415-701-5500 or email sfhous- Ample Parking on 23rd Avenue [email protected]