A Stand Alone, and Stand-Up Guy by Gary Delagnes, Never Complained, and Just Did the Job

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President’s Message A Stand Alone, and Stand-Up Guy By Gary Delagnes, never complained, and just did the job. involving the sale of our properties at SFPOA President He was the first one through the 7th and Bryant Streets, as well as the door on a search warrant, and also the purchase of the property at 2nd and When Kevin Martin retired in No- first one to volunteer to come in early Townsend Streets and its subsequent vember, I immediately asked Marty or stay late to help out another cop. lease arrangement. Marty did this with Halloran to assume the role of vice He was the guy I would go to for no formal training. He achieved all of president. He agreed to do so, and has help when writing a search warrant, this on behalf of the membership us- again risen to the occasion, showing and his professionalism was respected ing good old-fashioned common sense unquestioned loyalty to this organiza- by all. and sound judgment. tion and providing me tremendous The other thing I admired about He knows the organization back- counsel on a variety of issues. He is Marty was his ability to say “no.” wards and forwards and for the past stubborn, cantankerous, and at times Without a doubt, the toughest thing three months he has been establishing argumentative, but my admiration we have to do at the POA is sometimes crucial relationships with the Mayor, and respect for Marty has never wa- tell a member we cannot help him The Board of Supervisors, and essential vered, and it makes it much easier to or her, and while Marty is one of the media. One of Marty’s apprehensions leave this office knowing that he will qualities in Marty that made him and most compassionate people I have ever about taking the job is that he will be stepping in to lead this organiza- Kevin Martin my first two choices to known, he can also make the tough miss the gratification of performing tion forward. join me on the Executive Board when decisions sometimes needed when his daily, routine police work. Policing Marty knows the tasks ahead will I assumed office in 2004. running a union. San Francisco was long ago decided be difficult. He comes into the presi- First of all, his loyalty to his fellow While serving as Treasurer of the as his chosen profession. He loves the dency at a time when there will likely officer and the POA was unquestioned. POA, Marty was instrumental in sta- job, and he loves this city. But, he will be more bad news than good. Pension Secondly, after working with him bilizing our financial situation and has step-up for the good of the member- and health care issues remain in the in Narcotics all of those years, I have established the POA as an economi- ship if he knows that the members forefront, and additional compensa- never seen a more organized, focused, cally viable organization with a net support him and are confident that tion for some of the highest paid po- and professional officer. worth of over $12 million. Together, he will always have their best interest lice officers in the country will not be His chronologicals were impeccable, he and I have made tough decisions at heart. I thank Marty for his service likely in the immediate future. That and when given a task — usually one about the future of our organization, and his loyalty, and I cannot think of said, I assure the membership that that nobody else wanted — Marty including the real estate transaction a better successor to lead the SFPOA. nobody is more prepared to lead the way than Marty Halloran. I appeal to all of you to lend him your support, encouragement, and confidence. I first met Marty Halloran in the New SFPOA Public Relations Campaign mid 1990’s when he was appointed to In an ongoing effort to highlight the fine work of Please visit the new site at www.sfcitycops.com to the Community Services Committee the SFPD, the POA is launching our next television view the current and previous television commercial at the POA. I later had the opportunity commercial spot, along with billboard advertising. spots of our members. You may also visit our other to work with him in the Narcotics We have established a new public relations website. POA Website at www.sfpoa.org Division for about 10 years. Marty and I both possessed some- what quirky personalities, and we were both stubborn and set in our ways. We also both enjoyed the taste of a good beer, and shared an undying loyalty to our fellow police officers. While I realized that Marty was a Sacred Heart graduate and would never be able to attain the intellectual qualities of a St. Ignatius graduate, I also saw San Francisco Police Officers They Work to Make Your Day see their stories sfcitycops.com 2012 Dispatcher of the Year

By Lorrie Serna, Swing Shift DEM Selected by her peers at the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Cori is recognized and honored based on her outstanding service remaining calm and poised while assisting San Francisco Police Officers during a high speed chase involving a suicidal male who was firing shots at the officers. This commendable effort is indicative of the quality of work she produces on a daily basis. For nine years she has dedicated herself as a dependable dispatcher serving the citizens, visitors and field units of this city. Her contributions reflect professionalism and integrity. Cori will be honored at DEM during National Telecommunicators Week on Tuesday, April 9 at her 12:50 line up, followed by a visit to the Board of Supervisors meeting for a Proclamation. Periodicals postage paid at San Francisco, (USPS CA #882-320) Corinina Cruz More Telecommunication News on page 12. Page 2 POA Journal April 2013 Minutes of the March 13, 2013 SFPOA Board Meeting* 1. Sergeant-at-Arms Valdez called the recent Face Book postings from for the Honda Unit and Mounted would be donated to Father Healy meeting to order at 1205 hours and an active member indicating that Unit during these meetings. as a token of appreciation from the lead the Pledge of Allegiance. the POA is being investigated by 9. President Delagnes announced that entire membership for the work 2. Secretary Montoya conducted the Federal Authorities. There is abso- based on the actuaries provided to Father Healy does for and on the roll call of the Board of Directors lutely no merit to this allegation the SFERS, employee retirement behalf of our members. and Executive Board. or rumor. contributions will increase by 13. Vice President Halloran talked 3. Rep. Lyons (TTF) made a motion to 6. Vice President Halloran thanked 1.5% effective July 1, 2013 (Cur- about current and future POA PR accept the minutes from the Febru- Rep. Frost (Inv) for Chairing the rent 10.5% increase to 12%). This projects. Vice President Halloran ary 2013 Board Meeting. Motion recent POA Blood Drive. To date, contribution rate is based on the then showed the Board of Direc- was seconded by Rep. Sorgie (Co G) this is the largest turn out ever by Cities contribution rate of 24.82%. tors the current PSA involving Of- and passed by voice vote without those who donated blood. 10. President Delagnes announced ficer Steve Gritsch and Office Matt opposition. 7. Vice President Halloran reminded that the POA has scheduled a set of Cloud of Bayview Station. This PSA 4. Vice President Halloran talked members that the annual St. Pat- meetings with the City to discuss a and previous PSA’s can be viewed about the upcoming POA event rick’s Day Parade will take place on possible contract extension. at www.sfcitycops.com. where members of our armed forces Saturday March 16, 2013 at 1100 11. President Delagnes announced that 14. Vice President Halloran provided will be recognized at the Paragon hours. Any member marching in discussions involving health care each board member with a copy of Restaurant on April 4, 2013. To uniform shall wear their Class “A” are on going. the monthly profit and loss sheet. date only five POA members have or Class “AA” uniform and meet at 12. On behalf of the POA, President 15. Rep. Moylan (TTF) reminded the nd responded to the RSVP request. In Market Street and 2 Street. Delagnes presented SFPD Chap- Board of the upcoming fundraiser the event more members do not 8. President Delagnes announced the lain Father Mike Healy with a for the Westbrook Family. The respond to this limited seating POA is in the final stages of meet- used vehicle for his personal use. fundraiser will be held on Sunday event, the event will be cancelled. ing with the Department and City This vehicle is the vehicle that the April 21, 2013. Contact your repre- Please look for the posters at your over the P-1 process. In order to POA was leasing for recent retiree sentative for the time and location. respective assignment. be efficient we have also included Steve Johnson. Rather than sell the 16. President Delagnes thanked Rep. 5. Vice President Halloran addressed discussions regarding a P-2 process vehicle, it was determined that it Kirwan (Airport) for his 10 years of service representing the SFPOA on the CCLEA Board of Directors. Rep. Kirwan is stepping down at Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call the end of his term later this year. March 13, 2013 Rep. Kirwan was instrumental is assisting President Delagnes with the President Gary Delagnes P Co. G Chris Breen P success of adding Inspector Brian Vice President Marty Halloran P Dean Sorgie P Olcomendy’s (Deceased) name to Secretary Tony Montoya P Co. H Larry Chan P the walls of honor in Washington Frank Pereira P DC and Sacramento which will oc- Treasurer Brian Stansbury E Co. I Russ Gordon A cur during police memorial week Sergeant-At-Arms Joseph Valdez P Jody Kato P this May 2013. Editor Ray Shine P 17. Meeting adjourned at 1335 hours. Co. J Kevin Lyons P Respectfully Submitted, Co. A Ed Browne P Kevin Moylan P John Van Koll P Tony Montoya Co. K Steve Landi P POA Secretary Co. B Larry Bertrand E Harold Vance P Danny Miller E Hdqtr. John Evans P Co. C Duncan Gilles P Raphael Rockwell P * These minutes will not be adopted Chris Schaffer E Tactical Mark Madsen P by the Board of Directors until the next Co. D Martin Covarrubias E Pete Schlegle A General Membership meeting. Corrections Matt Rodgers P and amendments might be made prior Invest. Sean Frost P to a vote to enter the minutes into the Co. E Tim Flaherty P Dan Silver A Jesus Peña P permanent record. All corrections and/ Airport Val Kirwan P or amendments will be published in the Co. F Paget Mitchell P Reynaldo Serrano P succeeding issue of the Journal. Kevin Rector P Retired Ray Allen P

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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 (Not AA) 1600 Santa Lucia Ave., San Bruno Specially Scheduled Events

POA Armed Forces Paragon Restaurant Thursday, April 4, 2013 6:00 pm POA Office (415) 861-5060 Appreciation Night 701 2nd Street, SF SFPD Ironman/ 5th Floor Gym, HOJ Wednesday April 17 Various Times Tony Landi (415) 759-3100 Ironwoman Competition

Memorial Service honoring Duggan’s Mortuary Saturday, April 20, 2013 3:00 pm Gale Wright Daly City Off. Tom Westbrook Family Ruby Skye Restaurant Sunday, April 21, 2013 5:00 pm www.cccpoa.org Fundraiser 420 Mason Street, SF North Bay Retiree Luncheon The Villa Restaurant Thursday April 25, 2011, 11:30 am Steve Bosshard (707) 480-9495 3901 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa 841 Ellis Reunion Dinner City Forest Lodge, Thursday April 25, 2013. 6:00 pm Pete Siragusa (415) 320-2569 (Old Co. E) 245 Laguna Honda Blvd., SF Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony Capitol Mall, Sacramento May 5 and 6, 2013 Various Times/Events www.camemorial.org Retirement Celebration SF Italian Athletic Club Wednesday May 8, 2013 5:30 pm Dom Panina (415) 860-6142 Honoring Liam Frost 1630 Stockton St., SF Retirement Celebration Honoring Italian-American Athletic Club Friday May 10, 2013 5:30 pm Marty Halloran (415) 861-5060 Inspector Jeff Levin 1630 Stockton St., SF Retirement Celebration Irish Cultural Center Friday, May 17, 2013 6:00 pm Kim D’Arcy (415) 602-8297 Honoring Sgt. Patrick Mullins SF Emerald Society Irish Cultural Center, SF Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:30 pm Jennifer O’Keefe (415) 613-8360 Honoring Capt. Joe Garrity, Jerry Cassidy & Thomas Cunnane Charity Wheelchair Basketball Game City College, Ocean Campus Saturday, June 1, 2013 noon Chief’s Office (415) 553-1551 SFPD v. GS Road Warriors Hazey Golf Tournament Benefitting Presidio Golf Course Monday, June 24, 2013 11:00 am Kathy Buckley Hazelhofer Education Fund Arguello Gate, SF (See notice on page 26) SF Giants Law Enforcement AT&T Park, SF Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6:00 pm (See notice on page 23) Appreciation Night

Request For Scholarship Application San Francisco Police Officers’ Scholarship applications must be returned to the SFPOA no later than Association Announces May 17, 2013. Applications received after that date will be returned. Annual Jeff Barker Scholarship Applicant’s Name: ______Awards Program Address: ______The SFPOA is about to embark on its annual scholarship awards for your Home Telephone: ______college bound dependents by offering a series of scholarships to dependents of SFPOA members, both active, retired and deceased who have held continuous Name and Rank of SFPOA member who qualifies you SFPOA membership for more than one year prior to dependent’s application. as a scholarship applicant: Qualified applicants will be limited to 2013 High School graduates with a ______“C” average or better. This presents a perfect opportunity for those creative students who may not have the opportunity to apply for other scholarships Assignment: ______Ext. #: ______to do so now. Successful candidates will be judged on their scholastic records, extracurricular activities and local community involvement. The scholarship finalists will be selected by the SFPOA Scholarship Com- Active:______Retired:______Deceased:______mittee. Awards will be presented by August 2013. Take advantage of this opportunity to compete for the Scholarship Assistance Your relationship to the SFPOA member who qualifies Awards for the 2013 fall college semester. you as a scholarship applicant: Applications are available at the SFPOA office located at 800 Bryant St. 2nd ______Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 (415)861-5060. Pick up your application or mail the attached request for an application to NOTE: This is not a scholarship application. It is a request form only. the SFPOA. Applications must be obtained from the Completed Applications must be returned to the SFPOA no later than May SFPOA at 800 Bryant St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 17, 2013. Page 4 POA Journal April 2013

Widows’ and Orphans’ Police-Fire Aid Association Post 456 PO Box 880034, San Francisco, CA 94188-0034 Established 1878 u Telephone 415.681.3660 News March 12, 2013 On September 16, 1950, John was By Greg Corrales assigned to the Co. K Solo Motorcycle The monthly meeting of the March Unit where he was reportedly the first “The willingness with which our young Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid Associa- officer to ever wear a hard helmet in people are likely to serve in any war, no tion was called to order by President the history of the Motorycycle Unit of matter how justified, shall be directly Bob Mattox on Tuesday, March 12, the San Francisco Police Department. proportional to how they perceive the of war. Although surviving “The Nam” 2013 at 1:50 pm, in room 150 at the John served our department honor- Veterans of earlier wars were treated and was a challenge, surviving coming Hall of Justice. ably until February 23, 1964 where an appreciated by their nation.” on-duty injury forced him into retire- home from “The Nam” was even more Roll Call of Officers: — George Washington ment. John received a Department challenging. We were spat upon and President Robert Mattox, Vice we were asked how many babies we Commendation for his involvement in On April 4, 2013 the Police Officers President Al Luenow, Secretary Mark the arrest of five subjects who Burglar- killed. Essentially, a large percentage of Association is holding (or has held, McDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor, ized a theatre. the country turned their backs on us. Trustees John Centurioni, John Keane, depending on when this is published), John’s parents were from the same Fortunately, those of us who survived Harold Vance, and Joe Riley were pres- an Armed Forces Appreciation Night, town of Verbicaro in Italy, near Cal- coming home have inured ourselves to ent. Trustee Sally Foster was excused. recognizing active and veteran mili- abria. They were unaware of their same the public’s apathy toward our service, President Mattox opened the meeting tary members who have served since origin, and later met in San Francisco so the Executive Board’s snub has been with the Pledge of Allegiance. Operation Desert Shield/Storm up and married. John had a brother, Joe, a cause of bemusement, rather than to present day. San Francisco Police- Approval of the minutes who also worked for the SFPD, and a insult or anger. I would like to thank Fire Post 456 of the American Legion of the February 2013 meeting: sister, Florence, whose husband was a those members of the Board that op- Daly City Police Officer. John’s niece, would like to thank the POA for this A motion made by Reilly, and posed the snub and just offer a friendly Arlene, married Bob Fife, now a retired deserving recognition of our officers seconded by Centurioni, to approve observation from an old vet, it was a Captain of the San Francisco Police on active duty and for recognizing the February minutes passed without bad call. Department. some of our officers that are veterans. objection. The minutes were passed Speaking of honors, ten-year-old John, who worked on the water- The POA has always been a strong sup- with the following correction. Un- Khalil Quarles of Baltimore wanted to front prior to his SFPD appointment, porter of American Legion Police-Fire der New Business, to pay Reilley and grow up and enlist in the Army. When McDonough for the transition of was a jack-of-all-trades with skill in Post 456 and veterans in general. he was diagnosed with terminal can- Secretary in February. A motion was woodwork, electrical, and automotive The American Legion is a mutual- cer, his dream of becoming a soldier made by Luenow, and seconded by repair. John was a big fan of the Giants aid veterans’ organization including was shattered. However troops from Centurioni. and 49ers, and is survived by his two members of the United States armed the 200th Military Command at Fort daughters. forces. The organization was founded Receiving Applications for New Meade visited Khalil to swear him in as Report of Special Committee: in 1919 by veterans returning from Members; Suspensions and an honorary soldier. Captain Brandon Europe after World War I, and was Reinstatements: None Crawford led several soldiers in pre- later chartered as an official American Outgoing Secretary Joe Reilly and senting the young boy with a uniform Unfinished Business: patriotic society under Title 36 of the Trustee John Keane met with San and a special flag plaque. Khalil was None United States Code. The organization Francisco Police Academy Class 235 speechless. “This guy is tough,” said New Business: is headquartered in Indianapolis, and signed up several members. These Crawford. “That’s why we’re happy to Indiana, and also has offices in Wash- members will be accepted after suc- A plaque was ordered and will be induct him into the Army.” ington, DC. It is the country’s largest cessfully completing their probation- given to Past President Matt Gardner Ron White once memorized a deck veteran’s organization with nearly 3 ary status in the SFPD. to honor his year of service. Matt of cards in 87 seconds. That’s every There were no suspensions or rein- served as our President in 2012, and million members in over 14,000 Posts card, every suit, in every position in statements. helped guide our transition toward worldwide. In addition to organizing the deck, in less than a minute and technology in regard to accounting, commemorative events and volunteer Communications and Bills: a half. White, a former reserve intel- and our membership roster. veteran support activities, the Ameri- ligence specialist first class, deployed Treasurer Dean Taylor presented the Treasurer Taylor, Secretary Reilly, can Legion is active in issue-oriented Treasurer’s Report and requested ap- to Afghanistan in 2007. Marilyn Hardiman, and part time U.S. politics. Its primary political proval of payment of expenses, includ- After visiting the Vietnam Veterans Asst. Monica Centurioni collaborated activity is lobbying on behalf of the ing approval of two benefit payments. Memorial, on February 28 in Fort to input all our data to our computers. interests of ALL veterans and service A motion was made by Luenow, and Worth, Texas, he built a temporary A letter will be drafted and sent members, including support for veter- seconded by Vance, to pay the bills Afghanistan Memorial. From memory: to the representatives of Wells Fargo ans benefits such as pensions and the and the benefits. The motion passed About 2,200 names, handwritten expressing our thanks and apprecia- Veterans Affairs hospital system. without objection. in white, on a 50-foot-wide, 7-foot- tion for their hard work and successful I want to emphasize that the Ameri- business plan. tall wall. “It took me 11 hours,” said Report of Visiting Committee: can Legion advocates for all veterans. White, a two-time national memory None Good of the Association: My son recently completed six years champion. “No bathroom breaks.” An invitation was extended to our service in the United States Marine Report of Trustees: The process began when he began board, through President Mattox, to Corps, leaving at the rank of captain. The Association received notice of memorizing the names from a book he attend a business presentation by J.P. My son served three deployments in one member death this past month. carried everywhere. It was the largest Morgan. Iraq. Obviously, I am delighted with John Julian Ruggiero, 95 years, a memory project he’d ever undertaken. the warmth and respect that America native of San Francisco, a graduate of Adjournament: White finished the list, stepped away has lavished on our veterans in recent Galileo High School, star #1414. President Mattox set the next meet- from the wall and saluted. John was appointed to the Depart- years. They have really earned it. At ing for Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 1:45 When owning a Hummer isn’t ment as an emergency appointment to the same time, I can’t help having pm in Room 150 at the Hall of Justice. enough, you can always go bigger. The the Police Academy on May 1, 1949 at mixed emotions when I think back A moment of silence was observed Wall Street Journal reports that people the age of 32. John was then assigned at how we Vietnam Vets were treated. for our deceased member. The meeting with money to burn, and large garages, to Co. C on May 16, 1949 and was a I must admit that I found the deci- was adjourned at approximately 2:45. are investing in surplus military tanks. permanent appointment on July 5, sion of the POA Executive Board to Fraternally Bob Rubino of Belvidere, N.J., who 1950. Mark J. McDonough, Secretary only honor recent veterans (relatively restores tanks to sell to rich clients speaking) puzzling, but certainly looking for something different to honoring some veterans is better drive, said he has three in the shop than honoring no veterans. I can and five more waiting in the parking only conclude that since the Vietnam lot. Prices run as high as $387,000 War ended over forty years ago, many for an iconic World War II Sherman d d s members of the Board weren’t even Julia A. Hallisy, . . . tank, fully restored and in top-notch born then. This affair is a good thing, condition. Accepting Most Dental Plans and we are not angry at the exclusion On her wedding day, a bride walked of some vets, but I do feel compelled 595 Buckingham Way, Suite 305 down the aisle only to see the groom to mention a few things about being San Francisco, California 94132 standing at the alter with his golf bag a Vietnam Vet. Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011 and clubs at his side. “What are your 58,282 American military were golf clubs doing here?” she whispered. Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy — Narcotics Bureau killed in action during the Vietnam “Well,” the groom replied, “this isn’t War, 303,644 were wounded, 1,652 are going to take all day, is it?” still missing, and 119 died as prisoners April 2013 POA Journal Page 5 SFPD Blood Drive Gives Back to the Community By Mark Hawthorne tive, and all those who participated enjoyed the interaction. Shared experi- The San Francisco Police Depart- ences, news of current developments ment again rose to the occasion. The dotted the air. All appeared to enjoy Blood Drive that was held on Wednes- themselves. day, February 27, 2013 was very suc- From my perspective, since I began cessful. Blood Centers of the Pacific, doing the blood drives in 1996, this working with the SFPOA, held a blood drive was another good one. Two drive at the POA building. The turn people who also need to be recognized out was nothing short of fantastic. for their efforts and working with the This is the first blood drive at the POA Blood Centers are Chair of the Blood since June of 2012. committee, Sean Frost and POA Vice The number of donations will ben- President Marty Halloran. efit the community in many ways. As many of you know, it takes a Malcolm Anderson There were 62 folks who showed up to cadre of folks to make a blood drive donate, but due to a variety of circum- happen. I would be remiss if I did not stances some were deferred. mention and thank those folks who In all, the Blood Centers collected also helped make this drive a success 49 pints of blood at the drive. Those as well. Christina Mihalas of Blood pints of precious liquid will potentially Centers of the Pacific has been work- benefit 196 people as the blood can be ing with Sean and Marty to plan and used in its different parts. (Four to be execute the drive. specific.) Retired Officer Deborah Braden also The day began with potential do- has come back with me to volunteer nors clamoring to donate as the crowd her time and energy to the blood drive of people began to swell. I thought we as well. And finally I want to thank all were going to have to ask people to those who donated. For without you, take a number to keep track. However, the success of the blood drive would the staff of the blood centers, being not have been possible. the veterans that they are, handled As a reminder, Christina is working the crowd with a relative calm, and closely with Sean and Marty to get a all of the donated pints and were soon regular schedule of blood drives to be headed for the layout of delectable occurring in the future. So be on the morsels suitable for any palate. As the look out (BOLO) for information on day progressed, the crowds waxed the next blood drive. and waned. The atmosphere was fes- See you there. Thank you to the following donors: Matthew Inocencio. Arthur Aberilla Jennifer Frost Ann Mannix Malcolm Anderson Sean Frost James McGrath Floyd Andrews Samuel Fung Jon McMahon Oscar Barcena John Gates Ana Morales Lewis Bronfeld Miguel Gonzalez Mary Morentz Kevin Brugaletta Bret Grennell Shaun Navarro Justinpaul Bugarin Jose Guardado Timothy Oberzeir Robyn Burke Damon Hart Brian Oliver Troy Carrasco Mark Hawthorne Robert Pedersen Justine Cephus Nadim Hegazi Christopher Pedrini Eric Chiang Matthew Inocencio Brenda Peralta Edward Chung John Keane Georgette Petropoulos John Conway Robert Kellogg Ashley Porrras Thomas Cullinan Val Kirwan Robert Porter Benita Dasilva Derek Knerr Karin Shaw Brian Delahunty Maureen Leonard Lisa Springer Martin Dito Diane Lopez Angelina Trujillo Valerie Durkin Meghan Macaulay Angela Wilhelm Justin Erb Carlos Manfredi Austin Wilson Thomas Feledy Vanessa Wong Joelie Felix Henry Yee

Justin Erb Retirements The San Francisco Police Officers As- sociation congratulates the following members on his or her recent service Love where you live, retirement from the SFPD. These veterans will be difficult to replace, as each takes work, and serve. with them decades of experience and job knowledge. The most recently retired SFPD members are: From serving our communities to serving you. • Officer Victor Arrebollo #309 from Southern Station Teamed with Frank Howard Allen Realtors, the • Officer Craig Brandolino #2018 from Central Station North Bay market leader, I’m here to serve you in • Inspector Kevin Jones #483 from Homicide achieving your real estate goals — a duty of trust • Officer Harry Soulette #1510 from Ingleside Station and confidence. — John Nevin, Realtor [email protected] Retired SFPD office: 415.899.9241 Visit our websites: cell: 415: 328.9748 Serving San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma counties. DRE #01914691 www.sfpoa.org 915 Diablo Ave, Novato | fhallen.com www.sfcitycops.com Page 6 POA Journal April 2013

Helping Our Own Academy The following members of our law enforcement Corner family need our help: Children of Cullen Cahill 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 directly into the account number listed above. This can be done online at www.sfpcu.org or by calling (800) 222-1391. SFPD A.L.E.R.T. Program Checks can be mailed to: SF Police Credit Union Main Office Department Kicks-Off New Volunteer 2550 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Disaster Preparedness Program By Mark Hernandez training, he/she may wish to obtain Welsh Family Fund Senior or Supervisory level status. As all of you know, they have been struck with a great tragedy of losing In 2007, now retired Captain Ste- While the SFFD NERT training pro- both parents. We feel compelled to support and to help Phil’s three phen Tacchini developed the concept vides an exceptional foundation for children; William, Phil and Caroline. We are asking for donations towards of a civilian disaster preparedness anyone interested in disaster response this offering for the kids. No amount is too small to the San Francisco group, trained and prepared to assist and preparedness, the SFPD ALERT Police Credit Union college fund. law enforcement personnel after a di- training will provide instruction on — Lisa Corry and Linda Delahunty saster. Captain Tacchini cleverly chose how the volunteer can safely perform the acronym “ALERT,” the Auxiliary any of the numerous identified tasks Donations for Phil’s Children’s college fund can be made at: Law Enforcement Response Team. The which law enforcement may ask them San Francisco Police Credit Union concept was not put into motion until to assist with. Some of the tasks identi- RE: Phillip Welsh children’s college fund Captain Tacchini brought it to the fied are: P.O. Box 22219 attention of Chief Greg Suhr. Chief • Report criminal activity (observe San Francisco, CA 94122-0219 Suhr recognized the potential value and report violent crimes and seri- of having such a group of civilians ous vandalism) Westbrook Children Fund at the ready, and gave his permission • Report looting and property dam- A fund has been established at the San Francisco Police Credit Union for to move forward with the project. age (observe and report), including Officer Thomas Westbrook’s children. The account number is 1373377-S1. With Captain Tacchini’s guidance, damage to critical City infrastruc- If you are a SFPCU member, you can transfer from your account directly Captain David Lazar was tasked with ture into the account number listed above. Checks can be mailed to: the responsibility of taking the ALERT • Assist with traffic control Program from concept to functional • Work in partnership with NERT SF Police Credit Union entity. volunteers to provide well-being Main Office Designed to work in partnership checks 2550 Irving Street with, and modeled after the SFFD’s • Assist with medical aid when re- San Francisco, CA 94122 overwhelmingly successful Neigh- quired SF Police Credit Union borhood Emergency Response Team • Assist with Command Post func- 802 Bryant Street (NERT), our ALERT Program will re- tions San Francisco, CA 94103 cruit, train, uniform, and credential • Assist in securing resource locations civilian volunteers in preparation for • Deliver logistical supplies Children of CHP Officer Ken Youngstrom the aftermath • Direct individuals to mass casualty of a natural or and shelter locations Slain in the line of duty in September 2012, Officer Youngstrom was man-made di- • Assist at reunification centers a married father of four. Two Bay Area banks have set up accounts to saster. In- • Assist with Operation Return benefit his family: terested • Assist with securing damaged build- • At any Wells Fargo Bank branch, tellers will accept donations for the individ- ings and property (boarding broken Kenyon Marc Youngstrom Children’s Benefit Memorial fund. uals must windows, etc.) • At any Mechanics Bank branch, mention the officer’s name to the teller and direct that funds be contributed to the trust account in his name. Checks payable to “For Benefit of Officer Kenyon Youngstrom” can also be mailed to Mechanics Bank, 1350 N. Main St., Walnut Creek, Calif., 94596. 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 be at least 16 years of age and live, The ALERT Program held its first help him attend to Frankie. Contact the Catastrophic Illness Program work, or attend high school in San public informational meeting at the (415) 837-0875. Francisco. Volunteers will first receive Police Academy on November 15, NERT training as a prerequisite to re- 2012. It was attended by an overflow ceiving ALERT training. NERT training crowd of 60+ interested and eager involves 20 hours of training which individuals, ready to work with law can be taken in (approx.) 3 hour blocks enforcement to improve San Fran- over the course of 6 weeks, or in an cisco’s readiness to respond to a disas- intensive two day training session. ter. The next informational meeting Law Office of After completing the NERT training was held on Thursday, March 28th, and receiving certification, the ALERT 2013, at 7pm, at the Police Acad- ROBERT K. WYMAN volunteer would be required to pass emy. Details about future meetings a basic SFPD volunteer background and about the ALERT Program can Certified Specialist with over check, before registering for an 8 hour be found at the ALERT web page, ALERT training course delivered by www.sanfranciscopolice.org/alert. 22 years of experience in SFPD instructors. After successfully The Department will host the first Workers’ Compensation Law completing the course, volunteers will training class on Saturday, April 13, receive ALERT credentials identifying 2013 where we will graduate our first them as SFPD volunteers. They will group of volunteers. 415 387- 8100 also be provided with uniform items Interested individuals may con- including a windbreaker, polo shirt, tact the ALERT Program Coordina- robertkwyman.com baseball cap, and flashlight. The ALERT tor, (retired) Sgt. Mark Hernandez, at 4444 Geary Blvd. • Suite 201 • San Francisco, CA 94118 Program will have Basic, Senior, and [email protected], or by telephone at Supervisory level positions. Based 415-832-8419. upon the volunteer’s level of additional April 2013 POA Journal Page 7

complaints, none of the officers used an unnecessary amount of force in the performance of their duty. Chief’s *The above listed statistics were furnished by: the Department of Emer- gency Management’s Division of Emergency Communications (responsible for dispatching calls for service), the CompStat Unit of the SFPD (responsible Corner for tracking arrests made), and the Office of Citizen Complaints (responsible for taking complaints against officers on duty): The San Francisco That’s a lot of numbers to digest so, let me state the obvious more plainly:

Police Department Using “Calls for Service” as a measure: “By the Numbers” For every 1,790 calls for service, one person had a complaint about the service provided by the San Francisco Police Department. For every The Chamber of Commerce’s 124,403 calls for service, one person had a complaint about the service Annual City Beat Survey has been provided by the San Francisco Police Department that was recommended released for 2013. You might remem- “sustained.” And not one person in all 1.3 million calls for service has ber me praising the men and women had a complaint of unnecessary force by a San Francisco Police officer of the SFPD last year for posting that was recommended “sustained.” record approval ratings: 72% Favor- able/18% Unfavorable in the 2012 Maybe “Calls for Service” isn’t the right measure. Let’s try “arrests made.” survey. Just when you think that the men and women of this Department Let’s assume every complaint received by OCC was made by someone who couldn’t be seen in a more favorable light, they post another well-deserved was arrested. record year in the 2013 survey. In this year’s survey, the citizens of San Fran- That would mean only 1 of every 38 arrests resulted in a complaint about cisco see the SFPD as 76% Favorable/16% Unfavorable. how the arrest was conducted by the San Francisco Police Department. I have asked many times in my columns for you to decide to make a differ- Only 1 of 2,565 arrested made a complaint about how they were arrested, ence, and every day you go out and do just that. Every day you could go out, which resulted in a recommendation of “sustained.” And finally, not do the ordinary and that would be acceptable anywhere else. But that’s not one of the 28,213 people arrested had complained about the amount of okay here in San Francisco. Everyday you go out and do the extraordinary, force used, while being taken into custody by the San Francisco Police the residents of San Francisco notice and love you for it. Department that had resulted in a recommendation of “sustained.” The San Francisco Police Department is among the finest in the world! The men and women of this Department do their duty every day with tremendous “In this year’s survey, the citizens of courage and restraint. We are given or assume more responsibilities almost daily. We continue to do more with fewer officers. San Francisco see the SFPD as 76% South of Market continues to “boom,” Treasure Island continues to be Favorable/ 16% Unfavorable.” developed, Hunter’s Point Shipyard will soon be taking on residents, and Homeland Security is always a significant concern. Our teams are contending for championships annually. We will host the America’s Cup this summer. Why such rave reviews again this year? Look at what you all have ac- The President of the United States comes here as often as any other City in complished while down 15% in staffing. Currently, the San Francisco Police the country, other than Washington DC; and on and on. If there is a better Department is down over 300 officers from full-staffing with approximately City in the world or better cops to keep her safe, I can’t think of any. It is the 1,650 officers working to keep San Francisco safe. In calendar year 2012, greatest honor of my life to be your Chief. the SFPD responded to over 1.3 million calls for service, including 648,000 When you look at the survey and the other numbers that report your emergency calls and affected 28,213 arrests; including 23,759 custodial ar- performance, look at them as your job review from folks you have touched. rests where the suspect was physically “booked” into custody. Officers took With that in mind, it is nice for you to know that those for whom you put over 838 guns off the streets of San Francisco in 2012, averaging nearly one yourselves “in harm’s way” every day, working to keep San Francisco one of firearm for every two officers assigned to the streets. That’s a lot of unbeliev- the safest major cities in America, appreciates what they’ve got in “you”- San able police work and San Francisco is a safer place because of it. Francisco’s Finest…the men and women of the SFPD. While doing the police work listed above in 2012, the Office of Citizen Be safe out there, Complaints received 740 complaints against San Francisco Police officers. Greg Suhr Of the 740 complaints received, 11 have been recommended “sustained” by Chief of Police, San Francisco Police Department the OCC, and 177 cases remain open. Of the 11 recommended “sustained”

Christopher Breault, Financial Advisor The MEMBERS Financial Services Program located at SF Police Credit Union Page 8 POA Journal April 2013 The driver of the stolen car just can’t off I-80 onto 7th Street. When Sergeant help himself and crashes his car into Holder activated his red lights and siren, another vehicle. Both the driver and the chase was on. Officers Ryan Crosby passenger run from the scene. Officer Rudy Sebastian, Ronald McGoldrick Micah Hope, Derik Byrne and Ran- and Anthony Assereto responded as dall Soohoo spring into action. One well. suspect is wrapped up quickly because The fleeing vehicle was cutting off he fell down (pathetic!), the other runs other drivers nearly causing collisions as into a restaurant (what is up with the it drove south on 101 towards the Airport. restaurant thing?) and is quickly ar- As this felonious vehicle approached the rested. A car wreaked, havoc on the South San Francisco exit, it slammed A 43 street, putting everybody involved in into a Toyota Camry injuring the driver. 8 great danger, whatcha think, proba- Officer Michael Mallone rendered aid M By tion? Well, that is not our call, these to the driver and stayed there until an officers did their job and did it well, ambulance arrived. K Russ Gordon bad guys BOOKED. The front axle broke off the fleeing Taraval Station vehicle and it became disabled. Sergeant Everybody – All Watches Holder captured the driver at this time. Hope everybody is well. Lots of ca- personal; it’s what we do. Simplify life, In our next story, there is no way to Officer Adam Plantinga and pers to report…so here we go for April. get a flip phone. BOOKED! neither shorten, condense, nor add my Mathew Sullivan captured another world famous snarky comments. The suspect walking up a hill. Officer Sulli- Bayview Station – Swing Watch Mission Station – Day Watch dedicated police work, teamwork, and van located discarded clothing in bushes Seriously, you can’t make this stuff So, you’re on parole and are trying devotion to duty would not be given along the route the suspect had taken. He up! Officers Gabriel Alcaraz, Ali to better your life by walking into a justice if I did not tell the whole story. also heard the audible tone of an iPhone- Misaghi and David Johnson are as- commercial establishment, produce Hence, the following is the Captain’s tracking alert and he was able to locate the signed to a community meeting in a knife, terrorize a store keeper and Complimentary Report authored by phone that originally led to the location the area of 3rd Street and Newcomb. then steal headphones worth less then Lt. Michael Nevin, with a few dele- of the suspects. I might add that the officers were in $600; really? Well, that’s what went tions: Officers Fong and Zahn who took the full uniform and in a patrol car. Into down early on a sunny morning. Of- “On January 29th, 2013 at 0902 hours original report located another suspect in our urban drama comes our hero, ficers Ray Salvador, Linda Chen, Stacy an armed robbery spree began at Bacon a parking garage. Officers Brendan Gar- driving his car and stopping next to Youngblood, Kate Joshua and Lt. Kirk and Girad in the Bayview District. A diner and Officer Eithne Cummmings the officers. I imagine he is extremely Yin dash to the scene. There, they find male victim was waiting for the bus when assisted in taking one of the suspects into thirsty for he then takes a long pull a delivery driver who witnessed the three suspects approached him. One of custody. After searching a large sewer pipe out of a bottle of vodka. A violation of crime and tried to intervene, and was the suspects brandished a silver semi- they located clothing and a wallet belong- the law and incredibly uncouth. The also threatened. In addition – now, automatic pistol as he sat down on a ing to one of the robbery victims. officers then stop our hero and after a this is important -- there is our hero fire hydrant. His two confederates began Officers located multiple pieces of short investigation determine he has still in the area. Okay, okay, I know robbing the victim of his personal property stolen/recovered evidence at the scene of no driver’s license, no identification, what you’re thinking. After our hero including a Smart Phone he was holding this arrest linking the suspects to multiple and was drinking while driving. is in custody, an exhaustive investiga- in his hand. Officer Thomas Fong and street robberies. The next day South San Officers Gary Cheng and Rigo- tion should be done. Well, how about recruit Officer Bryan Zahn responded Francisco Police searched the crash berto Haro then arrived on the scene. a casual conversation, being mindful and took the initial report. scene and located the handgun believed Officer Cheng does another search on of Miranda rights. O snap, Lt. Yin does A short time later, three young men to have been used during the robberies. our vodka-drinking driver and finds just that, and admissions of guilt are were walking north on Giand near Silver Officer Mathew Dudley responded to bullets on his person. Digging even made. Bad guy going “back,” prop- in the Bayview District. Three suspects the scene with knowledge of the back- deeper, our hero had a .22 caliber erty returned, and another great job approached and backed the victims up grounds of the suspects. His investigative revolver in his shorts (nope I won’t of teamwork bags another parolee. against a wall. One of the suspects was skills proved crucial. He knew the suspects go there). Further investigation and BOOKED! holding a silver pistol. The suspects be- to be members of a violent street gang. phone calls are made only to discover gan reaching into the victim’s pockets Additionally, he located incriminating the identity of the suspect, that he Investigation Bureau – stealing iPhones, wallets, backpacks and Instagram photographs taken that night. was wanted in the attempted assault Day Watch other items. Officer Gregory Skaug Captain Michael Moran responded with a firearm involving his girlfriend This is just like the movies, or and recruit Officer Kevin Fong took the and coordinated the investigation. and another citizen. Due to thorough maybe the movies are just like this! A initial report. The following Ingelside Sergeants re- work, another bad guy and a gun are daylight bank robbery occurs in the Soon after, three male victims were sponded to the scene: Sergeants Jason off the street, and maybe some peace downtown area. Tellers are terrified, standing on the sidewalk in front of Sawyer, Seth Riskin, David Maron, of mind for the intended victims. money is missing, bad guy is gone, but 260 Bocana Street in the Ingelside Dis- and Melonee Alvarez. These Sergeants BOOKED! he leaves his robbery note. Inspector trict. While the victims were engaged coordinated the property identification Phillip Wong arrives on scene and in conversation, two suspects walked up with the victims from Bocana Street via Taraval Station– requests Crime Scene Investigation to to them and demanded their personal digital photographs that were taken from Day Watch, Swing Watch respond at the quick step. Inspector property. One of the suspects brandished the arrest scene in South San Francisco. Here is another one you just can’t Ronan Shouldice arrives, takes cus- a handgun. The suspects took a brief- Investigators from the Criminal Inves- make up! Officers Jeff Fortuno, Fer- tody of the note, processes it quickly, case containing a camera, computer and tigations Unit responded and took over nando Leiva and Antonio Santos gear and — you guessed it — “lifts” a print other items. Other stolen items included the investigation. Sergeant Michael up to swing by a young gentleman’s from the note. The print from the note a wallet, iPhone and credit cards. When Wilbunsin was the lead investigator. home to arrest him for an outstand- matched the prints from a gentleman one of the victims refused to hand over Other members of this unit who assisted ing warrant. Upon arrival at the fam- who is on felony probation and liv- his property, he was pistol whipped on in this investigation were: Sergeant Nico ily home, they find our hero is there. ing in a halfway house. A quick call the head. Another victim was able to Disenza and Inspectors Kevin Horan, Not resisting nor putting up a fuss, is made to Lt. John Greenwood who escape during this robbery. He ran into James Garrity and Inspector Tim he is arrested on the said warrant. A unleashes Officers Robert McMillan a store alerting employees of the robbery Brophy. Inspector Brophy, one of the quick and lawful review of his smart and Andrew Clifford to hunt down taken place. A worker outside of the store Departments most seasoned robbery in- phone reveals photos and videos of our our fingerprint suspect. The officers observed the getaway vehicle flee east- vestigators, held a briefing at the Hall of hero in various posses with firearms. find the suspect, arrest him, and turn bound on Cortland Avenue at a high rate Justice to ensure all reports, statements O SNAP, you really left that on your the investigation over to Inspector of speed, going right through all the stop and evidence processing were completed phone? Yep! Not only were there im- Wong and Special Agents Nixon and signs. Officer Conroy Tam and recruit properly. ages of guns, but also they were taken Depasquale from the F.B.I. and Fed- Officer Miguel Cortez responded and Soon after, Officer Dudley and other in the bedroom that the officers were eral Probation Agent Magana. took the initial report. officers served a search warrant at an standing in! Same sheets, same furni- Hey slick, your probation is not go- At this point, luck would run out for address in San Francisco. Officer Dudley ture, etc. It was off to write a warrant ing to get modified to something like these violent fleeing suspects. Officer had been involved in an investigation of and get it signed by a Superior Court you have to eat spaghetti with a Spork. Daniel Guzman was working in the one of the suspects from the robbery series. Judge. With “paper” in hand, and Nope, this is the real deal, federal Bayview District and he was aware of The warrant resulted in another arrest Sergeant Susan Nangle to supervise, crime! No playing around here. Should this robbery spree, having responded to of a person prohibited from possessing a Officers Anthony Calasanz and Of- have taken your note home, BOOKED! the first incident. He contacted one of the firearm. ficer Eric Tindall for back up, the victims from Bocana Street and began To date Sergeant Wilbunsin has linked whole crew responds back to the fam- Tenderloin Station – “pinging” one of the stolen iPhones. The these suspects to a total of six other rob- ily home. After a search is completed, Swing Watch stolen phone was first tracked to the area beries. This arrest(s) is an example of numerous bullets, a holster, and a .32 Hey gang, remember when we of 7th and Market streets. patrol and investigative work at its fin- caliber semi-automatic handgun are used to do this all the time: Officers Sergeant A.J. Holder was monitoring est. All the officers involved deserve to be found. Did I mention that the family Robert McMillan and Faysal Abi- the situation in the Tenderloin District recognized for their outstanding efforts. home is used as a DAY CARE CENTER Chahine are in the area of Jones and and units were getting updated infor- Three violent, ruthless felons have been during the day, and that the firearm Golden Gate when they spot a stolen mation from Officer Guzman. Sergeant removed from the street of San Francisco.” was in possible reach of a child? O car. The officers attempt to conduct Holder located a vehicle with three males – Lieutenant Michael Nevin, SFPD snap, I just did. Great work by these a felony traffic stop but the driver of aboard at South Van Ness and Mission Again, more examples of what the officers. Might I add that our hero, at the stolen car zips away at high speed. Streets matching the suspect descrip- SFPD does everyday! See you next the time of booking, threatened to kill The officers knowing the dangers of tions. He began to follow the vehicle onto month. KMA 438. all the officers involved? It’s nothing such a chase terminate their pursuit. the freeway when it made a sudden exit KMA 438 is the SFPD FCC designator. April 2013 POA Journal Page 9 Another Million Dollar Investment Club Star Performers Investment Club Celebrates Its $1,000,000 Portfolio

By Mike Hebel, Club Member

On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 the Star Performers Investment Club achieved a goal – extraordinarily un- common for investment clubs – of a portfolio valued in excess of one million dollars (close of market valuation of $1,000,068). The partners are now planning a 3-day trip to the Sonoma/ Napa wine country or to Monterey/ Carmel to celebrate this stupendous achievement.

18 Years of Perseverance and Investment Results At their meeting of March 7, 2013 the 24 partners, mostly active and retired SFPD members, toasted each other for having the patience and endurance to remain together since August 1995. The club is now in its 18th year. It was formed with the three “E’s” as its foundation – education, entertainment, and enrichment – and over the years, this is exactly what the club has done. It has diligently studied stocks, equity trusts, ETFs and mutual funds, invested wisely, stayed the course, and celebrated each $100,000 advance. Star Performers partners/spouses at a recent celebratory dinner at John’s Grill. See all the “million dollar happy smiles.” Like most clubs and individual investors, Star Performers saw its its research. Also, members subscribe • Jennifer Forrester portfolio erode during the dot- to the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, • Sylvia Harper com crash of 2000 – 2002. Its Money Magazine, Kiplinger’s Personal • Mike Hebel, President portfolio had reached a then all- Finance Magazine, Forbes, Fortune, and • Richard Kahn time high ($539,000) in August the NAIC monthly publication Better • Val Kirwan 2000; thereafter, it painfully de- Investing. Some are committed listen- • Franklin Lee clined to $309,000 by September ers to Bob Brinker (Starship Money • Thomas Lovrin of 2002. Then it began a steady Talk, KGO on Sundays) and viewers • Kathy Mahoney climb to $795,836 in October of Jim Cramer’s “Mad Money” (daily • Susan Manheimer 2007, only again to retrace and on CNBC). • Herb Meiberger retreat in the global financial The club is looking for companies • Dennis Meixner, Treasurer crisis of 2008, hitting a low of Star Performers’ President Mike Hebel, and with strong and growing revenues, • Donna Meixner $384,330 in March 2009. And Treasurer Dennis Meixner outline their road earnings, cash flow and growing divi- • Jack Minkel then, exactly four years later, it map for the club’s next goal: $1,500,000 dends. It is also concerned about price. • Tom Mulkeen advanced to over $1,000,000. At its investment best, Star Performers • Jamie Ongpin The Star Performers Invest- holdings, and the current condition buys good to great companies at fair • Marlene Ottone ment Club is affiliated with the Na- of the US and global economies. Part- to good prices. • Frank Reed tional Association of Investors Corp. ners review and present reports on Like many investment clubs, Star • Ray Shine, Secretary (NAIC) – a national educational orga- individual stocks, ETFs, and mutual Performers struggles with “when to • Farrell Suslow, Vice-President nization of about 7,000 US investment funds – both those presently owned sell.” It is working on a written sell • Marty Way clubs and a membership in excess and those under consideration. Buy discipline to take the emotional factor of 40,000. It publishes the monthly and sell decisions are then made. The out of this important decision. The club’s partnership agreement magazine Better Investing. This na- partners usually invest about $3,500 In January 2007 the Star Performers allows for up to 30 members, so there tional organization experienced a each month. Investment Club forecast that the Dow is room for 6 additional members. If dramatic drop in its membership The partners are committed to re- Jones Industrial Average (DJI) would interested, please contact Mike Hebel from an all-time high of 400,000 in main with the Club for the long term. hit a new high in 2007 and may very ( mike@ 1998 as enthusiasm for investment well cross the 14,000 boundary by late- sfpoa.org) clubs declined in the dot-com crash Top Ten of 50 Holdings 2007. The club was right. The DJI hit for more of 2000, and the Great Recession of Starbucks 6.7% 14,164 in October 2007. The club then details. 2008. It does have many clubs that Berkshire Hathaway 5.5% experienced the “Great Recession” have been in operation for 40 to 60 IBM 5.0% with the DJI falling to 6,926 by early years. What it does not have are many T. Rowe Price Group 4.3% March 2009. In January 2013 the club clubs, like Star Performers, that have Home Depot 4.2% forecast that the 14,164 DJI all-time achieved a portfolio of $1,000,000 – an Visa 4.0% high would again be reached and ex- extraordinary, rare, and phenomenal AFLAC 3.4% ceeded in the first quarter of 2013 – an occurrence. Biogen Indec 3.3% event that did occur in March 2013. At its January 2013 membership meet- Vanguard Health Care Fund 3.2% Goldman Sachs Group 3.2% Partner Phyllis ing, the other police investment club, the Star Performers Ford presents the KMA club, announced that it had won Investment Club’s Partners celebratory cake the friendly challenge to the Star Per- Investment Process • Bill Arietta The club invests monthly, reinvests announcing the formers Investment Club. Star Performers • Al Casciato achievement of was formed in August 1995 – 16 months all dividends (now over $14,000 an- • Wanda Dare nually), looks primarily for dividend a million dollar before the KMA club. KMA stated that • Phyllis Ford portfolio. it would reach a one million dollar port- paying companies, growth companies folio in less investment time than Star that are “best of the breed,” and seeks a Performers. It did! On January 2, 2013 broad diversification of industries and the KMA (Kiss My Assets) Club achieved company sizes. It has three mutual a market valuation of $1,008,171. Now funds: Long Leaf Partners Interna- both police investment clubs have entered tional Fund (international company “investment club hall of fame.” exposure) and Vanguard’s specialized Star Performers meets the first portfolio – health care (a health care Thursday of each month, 4pm, at sector fund), and Janus Overseas Fund Northern Station’s community room. (a high performing international At its typical monthly meeting, the fund). members will review its equity port- The club relies on Value Line, Stan- folio, its partners’ capital accounts, dard and Poor’s, TD Ameritrade (its Partners Tom Mulkeen, Ray Shine, Val Kirwan, Jamie Ongpin and Wanda Dare, any significant events affecting its discount broker) and Morning Star for (with spouse Eddie), contemplating next portfolio goal: $1,500,000. Page 10 POA Journal April 2013 CO. E 841 Ellis St. Reunion atrick M t. P ullin Thursday, April 25, 2013 • 6 pm Sg s City Forest Lodge 245 Laguna Honda Blvd • San Francisco Cost $55 Buffet Dinner includes Open Bar, Appetizers, Grilled Salmon, and Prime Rib The dinner is expected to sell out early! Please send your check payable to: Pete Siragusa PO Box 1353, Novato, CA 94948 415-320-2569 [email protected]

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Former Members of the Liam Frost San Francisco Police Department For 31 Years of Service North Bay Retired Cop Luncheon Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Bi-Annual Luncheon (April/October) The Villa Restaurant • Santa Rosa San Francisco Italian Athletic Club 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco 3901 Montgomery Drive (707) 528-7755 www.thevillarestaurant.com (Directions on Website) Cocktails 5:30 – Dinner 7:00 Thursday April 25, 2013 Door/Bar open 11:30 AM Lunch 12:30 PM Menu Choice of Sole Dore, Chicken Parmigiana, Meat Ravioli w/ Sauce, Insalata del Campo • Italian Antipasto • Penne Bolognese or Cheese Tortellini includes Salad, Coffee, Tea (Tax and Tip) $20.00 Main Course Raffle, Door Prize & short speech(s) New York Strip Au Jus / Pollo al Forno / Filet of Salmon Further Info: Randy [email protected] Served with roasted potatoes & sautéed vegetables Steve Bosshard [email protected] Vegetarian Options Available We need an accurate count for the staff of the Villa, so please let us know if you will attend and your choice of meal $65.00/Per Person at least 5 to 7 days in advance via email or phone to: Steve Bosshard [email protected] or 707 480-9495 Please make check out to Mark Solomon Please Do Not RSVP with entrée selection and mail to Mickey or Randy or Rene or Larry or Maggie but Steve!!! Sergeant Dom Panina 860-6142 @ Park Police Station, no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2013 MÔNACO Watch & Jewelry Or Contact: Your ROLEX watch specialist Co. A Dante Giovenelli 315-2424 Over 20 years serving jewelers nationwide Co. B Frank Harrell 553-9191 Co. C Carlos Garate 671-2352 ✦ ✦ Cartier Patek Philippe Breitling Co. D Ana Morales (650) 759-1304 and the finest Swiss name brands Co. E Bill Conley 533-0825 Co. F Bob Ford 205-6752 Repair Center • Dial Upgrade • Diamond Bezels Co. G Frank Lee 666-8020 Co. H Tim Falvey 404-4030 Fine Jewelry & Loose Diamonds Co. I Kevin Mannix 613-6310 Bay Area Showroom: San Francisco Jewelry Center Co. J Joe Garrity 345-7402 101 Utah St., #202, San Francisco, CA 94103 ✦ Free parking Co. K Matt Gardener 309-8849 Tac/HSU Glenn Mar 987-7706 (415) 863-1337 ✦ Toll Free: (800) 98-ROLEX HOJ Michelle Craig 553-1413 Monaco Watch & Jewelry is not directly nor indirectly associated with Rolex USA Admin Kim D’Arcy 553-1482 Flash your badge and get your wholesale prices ~ No tickets will be sold at the door ~ SFPD, SFDS, SFFD, CHP & SF City Employees welcome April 2013 POA Journal Page 11

ment Dinner Hon Please Join us to Honor tire orin Re atrick M g t. P ullin Jeff Levin’s Sg s 36 Years of Service Friday, May 10, 2013 Cocktails 5:30 p.m. • Dinner 7:00 p.m. San Francisco Italian Athletic Club 1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco Entree Choice — all entrees are gluten-free Chicken cacciatore Grilled tri tip with mushrooms Eggplant parmesan $55/per person By April 30th, please mail check to Debra Levin, P.O. Box 460183, San Francisco 94146 Or Contact: Marty Halloran – POA, 861-5060 x14 Jim Miranda – SID, 912-9330 Darcy Keller – Alcohol Liaison Unit (ALU), 553-9595 Friday, May 17th, 2013 Bob Armanino – TAC, 850-6650 Cocktails 6pm • Dinner 7pm Please make check out to Debra Levin and write entree selection on check Irish Cultural Center $55.00 Includes: New York Steak, Filet of Sole or Vegetarian Entree Wine, coffee, & dessert Please RSVP by May 10 Kim D'Arcy (Admin/HQ) 415-602-8297 Liam Frost (Co A) 415-412-9020 Injured On Duty Molly Pengel (Co D) 415-558-5443 By A Negligent Motorist Or DUI Driver? Ramon Reynoso (Co C) 650-996-7464 “It’s Not Just A Workers Comp Case!” Oscar Padilla (Co H) 415-509-0528 Former Prosecutor Todd P. Emanuel Can Help! Rowena Wilson (Airport) 650-821-7553 Myth #1: My only remedy is filing a worker’s compensation claim. Checks Payable to Kathleen Mullins Myth #2: I can’t bring a claim against the negligent driver. Myth #3: I can’t file a claim with my own auto insurance company. Fact: If you’ve been injured on the job by a third party such as a negligent motorist or drunk driver, YOU CAN (and should!) recover substantial personal injury damages (tax free) in addition to worker compensation benefits. DO NOT leave money on the table by limiting your remedy to workers compensation! I have helped police officers throughout the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. Call for a FREE consultation! Police Officer references available on request. Todd P. Emanuel TE ATTORNEY AT LAW LAW OFFICES OF TODD P. EMANUEL Tel. 800.308.0870 or 415.399.1112 • www.teinjurylaw.com 505 Montgomery Street, 11th floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 Page 12 POA Journal April 2013

SF Dispatcher of the Month Read Some of SFPD’s Department of Emergency Management 1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Published Authors Division of Emergency Communications By Ray Shine, Editor Phone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843 Division of Emergency Services At least three SFPD retirees have written and published one or more Phone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043 books. While many of their colleagues were on the golf links several Date: February 26, 2013 times each week, these three authors were spending their time on the keypad. There may well be more than these three, but I do know that the To: Eric Gornitsky, Public Safety Dispatcher following retirees have written between them a total of two novels and From: Florian Taylor, Employee Recognition Coordinator two college textbooks. Re: Communications Dispatcher of the Month – March 2013 Dan Murphy began working on his novel Rooster The Department of Emergency Management while still working active duty in the Southern District. has selected you as Communications Dispatcher Following retirement, he devoted the time needed to of the Month for March 2013. You were selected finish the book and get it published. The subtitle isA based on a commendation received acknowledging Badge, A Gun and Heartache and is a crime drama that your excellence during a medical emergency. takes place in San Francisco and Marin County. The On February 3, 2013, you answered a call from a book is available on-line at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, hysterical mother reporting that her baby was not or buy it as a hard-copy at many local book stores. breathing or moving. You immediately obtained the necessary information to process the call for Retired Sergeant Jim Pera wrote and published his novel service. You assured the caller that help was on the after he retired from Park Station. Jim has fictionalized an way and initiated CPR instructions. You skillfully actual but notorious event of the early 70s — the bomb- got the caller to focus, so that she could perform ing of Park Station by a band of urban terrorists prevalent life saving compressions. in those volatile times. The book is titled The Rampage While you were online with the caller, your co-workers assisted by dispatch- of Ryan O’Hara and is available on-line at Amazon.com ing fire, medical, and police to the scene. The efforts of many came forth in attempts to revive the life of this precious child. Through no fault of emergency Retired SFPD Inspector Morgan Peterson has a second services, the outcome was not favorable. career as a much respected professor teaching Public Safety Eric, you handled this call with the utmost care and proficiency. You and Administration of Justice at a college in Southern continue to provide exceptional customer service call after call. During the California. To enhance his teaching, now Dr. Morgan past year you have consistently exceeded compliance standards for processing Peterson, Phd, has written and published two textbooks medical calls, deemed to have been outstanding. Your dedication to excellence currently used in classrooms, each with compelling titles. reflects positively on you and the Department of Emergency Management. Ethics For Public Safety – Ethical and Moral Decision For being selected Dispatcher of the Month we are able to offer the follow- Making (co-authored with a teacher in the fire-science ing: Parking in the “Employee of the Month” space for the month of March department). 2013; One-hour off, with Shift Manager approval; “Employee of the Month” Enforcement Psychology – Coping with the Rigors of Policing engraved pen and key chain; See’s Candy Gift Card Both of these texts are available through Amazon.com.

The Week of April 7, 2013 is Bringing Down America Re-Released National Telecommunications Week By Jim Pera The San Francisco Police Officers Association extends congratulations Friends — and heartfelt gratitude to the tireless men and women dispatchers of the The below link will take you to a SF Department of Emergency Management. No officer in the field is ever website for the re-release of the book alone as long as he or she has a radio and the ever-vigilant ear of one of Bringing Down America by Larry Grath- our finest unsung heroes responding to our every call. wohl. Larry is a personal friend of mine who, during the late sixties and early seventies, went deep undercover for the FBI. For my friends in the SFPD, it was Larry, who learned first-hand from Bill Interested in a Ayers, that Bernardine Dohrn planted the bomb at Park Station, on February Bachelors Degree in Art? 16,1970, a terrorist act that claimed the life of Sergeant Brian McDonnell The Academy of Art San Francisco is offering and wounded nine other cops. I was two (2) Scholarships to there that night, arriving in the first ACTIVE DUTY SFPOA Members radio car on the scene with my partner Bob Fife. This is an Undergraduate Program for Fall 2013 Dohrn skated on the bombing because of the hearsay rule, i.e., the wom- If selected, you will receive a Full Four Year Scholarship an who drove her to the station, Karen For those of you who read my novel, Pick up your application at the SFPOA (800 Bryant Street) Latimer, died and wasn’t available for which is fiction, you will see the cor- corraboration. Additionally, a lot of relation to Larry’s book, which is non- evidence concerning the Weather Un- fiction. His is what really happened **Winners will be selected in part based on an essay entitled, derground was thrown out because of and how those involved in treason “Why I Want to Attend the AAU of SF”** faulty FBI evidence gathering. and murder got away with it. Mine Please read the linked article and was a composite and deals with what I Please return Essays and Application to then follow the other links, which would have liked to have seen happen Martin Halloran at the POA include interviews and information to those clowns. on ordering the book. The book is very Re-release of book Bringing Down No later than Wednesday, April 30, 2013 revealing and is an open door into the America by Larry Grathwohl. reasons why our country is currently http://www.americanthinker.com/ Once the four (4) year scholarship winners are announced, you in the delemma it is in. Alot of these blog/2013/03/larry_grathwohls_bring- will complete an application on line at www.academyart.edu former terrorists are now inside our ing_down_america_re-released.html#. The application fee is $100 government and in academia under- UVMxZdSKl_l.email mining our republic. If you have any questions, contact Martin Halloran at (415) 861-5060 Visit our websites: Thank you very much to Dr. Elisa Stephens, President of Academy of Art University, www.sfpoa.org for your overwhelming generosity and kindness. www.sfcitycops.com April 2013 POA Journal Page 13

Book Reviews — by Dennis Bianchi The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared By Jonas Jonasson instead.) With this discovery Allen is ly, as Allan and his growing number Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi off to his great adventures. of co-adventurers encounter new and Allan eventually meets a few folks difficult situations. The police are clos- Millions of people read the Scandi- who assist him in his great escape, ing in, the gang members are in hot navian trilogy revolving around The a very well educated hot dog-stand pursuit but Allan Karlsson is always Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, unable to vendor and even a woman with an philosophical and relaxed. While get enough of the dark underworld of elephant in her backyard. A member observing a manufacturing plant that Sweden. The weather in Sweden may of the gang attempting to recover the had once been a maker of cannons as bring about a sense of darkness and cash meets an untimely death under far back as the seventeenth century, cold to several Scandinavian writers the hind-quarters of this elephant. the author informs us, “Allan thought Dennis Bianchi but Jonas Jonasson is decidedly differ- The author intersperses Allan’s cur- it sounded unnecessary for the people ent. This novel is hilarious. I seldom rent interesting developments with in the seventeenth century to kill each humor and an opportunity to learn read three paragraphs without break- his even more interesting previous other. If they had only been a little about or, at least refresh your knowl- ing into a smile or laughing out loud. life, giving the reader a most interest- patient they would all have died in edge, of numerous historical activities Allan Karlsson is about to celebrate ing take on 20th Century history. As the end anyway... And you could say and powerful people. his 100th birthday while residing in a young fellow, Allan worked in the the same of all epochs.” The logic of It was retired Captain Steve Tac- a nursing home when he decides he explosive industry and learned a lot Allan’s thinking is clear while enter- chini who brought this book to my would rather do something more ex- about blowing things up. Lacking a taining, as is this book. Don’t expect attention and I appreciate his doing citing. He had lived a most interesting college education didn’t deter him a classic, just enjoy a great escape into so. Thanks Steve. life the previous 99 years and found from becoming one of the better bomb the home not to his liking. He, there- makers of his age. He has no political fore, climbs out a window in his bed- attachments and wants none, but he Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth, room slippers and sets out in search is in great demand by different na- of adventure and vodka. He certainly tions. When not jailed he travels the the Fall of Rome, and the Making of finds them. The reader is advised to world, meeting heads of state and their relax and suspend one’s disbelief; let aides. He dines with Franco during the Christianity in the West, 350-550 AD Mr. Jonasson spin his many tales. You Spanish Civil War, he meets Mao, who By Peter Brown detailed examinations of the lives of won’t be disappointed. provides him with freedom and cash Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi average wealthy Christians and their Allan must first get away from the which he enjoys in the company of responses to questions regarding home in a secretive manner to avoid Albert Einstein’s half-brother in Indo- This is a very short review of a rather wealth, he demonstrates that many detection which would mean a return nesia. As a result of this story I found long book. I’m including it because bishops offered such Christians the to the nursing home. A rail station myself looking up several historical several retired members have said that compromises of almsgiving, church is the starting point. He has enough characters as the story moved along, they primarily read history, not police building, and testamentary bequests cash to get him out of town but not including Lawrentiya Beria, the head procedurals or thrillers. I try to read as alternatives to the renunciation of much else. A stranger asks him to of Stalin’s secret police. The author’s widely across the genres and I believe wealth. watch his large rolling suitcase for a description of an ammunition fire that if you want to read ancient his- The author demonstrates the pro- moment. Allan takes the opportunity that destroys Vladivostok is incredible, tory, this is a book for you. cess by which wealth eventually to catch his train, pulling along the but fictitious. As a fan of President Peter Brown, Professor Emeritus moved toward the church as the Ro- suitcase. Believing he may have found Harry Truman I found myself enjoy- of History at Princeton University, is man empire disintegrated and how a way to assist himself on his trip he ing immensely the scenes of Allan among the most respected authorities changes in the place of wealth and discovers he has walked away with a and President Truman over-enjoying in the field of late antiquity and in conceptions of giving in terms of fortune in cash. Only after the owner cocktails as the President tries to particular the religious culture of the penance and to the poor were major of the suitcase discovers he has been use Allan’s talents to get the Atomic later Roman Empire and early medi- forces in the shift from “ancient” to taken advantage of does the reader Bomb viable, which of course occurs eval Europe. In 1935 he was born and, “medieval” Christianity. His exami- learn that the cash belongs to an in a most humorous and round-about later, educated in Dublin, Ireland. He nation of the period shows that the organized crime group, albeit a fairly manner. Or as the author puts it, “... moved onto to Oxford where his talent problem of reallocating wealth was inept group. (They intend to have the which goes to show what a couple of became more renown. He was also a as big a problem then as now, where word “violent” sewn onto the back of bottles of tequila can do for interna- professor of Classics at the University 1% dominate so much more than the their gang jackets but fail to notice tional relations.” of California at Berkeley. His list of remaining 99%. that the word “violins” is what is there But these scenes occur intermittent- awards is long and formidable. He has I purchased this book several been honored by the great universi- months ago and had put it aside for a ties of the Western World, from Great short while. Then I read an interview Britain to the United States: from the of Garry Wills, one of my favorite his- Academy of Art University Netherlands to Spain and Italy. And torians and critics, wherein he stated when he writes he is both scholarly that this book was one of the best and accessible, a rare combination. books he had read for many years. I Summer Art Experience Brown teaches us in this lucid, and immediately went back to reading it understandable written study, the and happily so. It is not a light en- Scholarship Program understanding of the role of wealth in tertainment. He is a scholar writing the developing Christian communities for students, but we all should be so The SFPOA and the Academy of Art University of San Francisco of the late Roman Empire. Combining lucky as to have had him as a professor. are proud to announce an exceptional opportunity for the writings of Ambrose, Augustine, Rome and its demise and Christian- your sons and/or daughters in high school. 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Editor — Blueford was introduced demand- Dear POA — Dear SFPOA — While perusing your March issue ing that the Federal Monitor take On behalf of the Simmons family, At the Y, we are committed to of the Journal, I took note of a quote strong action against the Oakland thank you so much for the beautiful nurturing the potential of kids, pro- by Gary Delagnes contained in the Police Department including stop- floral arrangement for Patrick Sim- moting healthy living and fostering article about the recent retirement ping Oakland Police Department mons. Your support, care, and con- a sense of social responsibility. We seminar. In that article Gary stated from racial and ethnic profiling and cern mean so much to the family. work to ensure that regardless of age, there were no SFPD academy classes violence against people of color. The Thank you, again. income or background, every indi- between 1984 and 1988. This is not Resolution further provided that the The Simmons Family vidual has access to the essentials the first time Gary has made men- Labor Council demand that the Al- needed to learn, grow and thrive. Dear SFPOA — tion of this. Please let Gary know ameda District Attorney immediately Thank you for your generous gift Thank you so much for your con- that the 162nd Academy class was charge Officer Masso with murder. to the Presidio YMCA Annual Giving tinued support shown to my family. in 1985, The 163rd in 1986 and the The District Attorney of Alameda Campaign. We believe that lasting Gary was so proud of being a part of 187th in 1987. The hiring freeze then County has absolved Officer Masso personal and social change can come the SFPD and the SFPOA. We miss took place until 1991. I know that of any crime. Despite this the “Jus- about when we all work together. him every day. in the big scheme of things this is a tice for Alan Blueford” Resolution That’s why at the Y, strengthening We appreciate the donations made rather trivial matter, but as a mem- was adopted. community is our cause. during Christmas as well as the ber of the 163rd academy class I just I strongly urge the Officers and Sincerely, donations made to our golf tour- wanted to set the record straight. Delegates of the San Francisco Labor Robert Sindelar, nament. Both generous acts that On a more serious matter, the Council to keep resolutions strictly Executive Director benefit Jack and Daniel’s education same March issue had an article by germane to the business of the Labor The YMCA fund. Vice President Halloran which re- Council and the rank and file, which Thank you! ally angered me. I had just recently we represent. Patti Hazelfofer obtained a copy of the movie Mr. Yours very truly, Dear SFPOA — Roberts on DVD Blue Ray in 3D and Larry Mazzola, Sr. Dear POA — Mzuri Women of Distinction was planning on viewing the film United Association Of Journeymen And Thank you for your donation to Group and the Scholars (K–8) would soon. Thanks to Halloran blowing Apprentices Of The Plumbing And Pipe the 10th Annual PPMA Golf Tour- like to send you our most sincere the ending in his article, I guess I Fitting Industry nament, dinner and silent auction thanks for the monetary donation can just throw my new DVD away. Local Union No. 38 that took place on October 19, 2012. that helped make our Scholar Hon- Thanks, The tournament raised a record ors Program a great success. This gift Dear Editor — Joe Boyle $30,000! We are very proud of our was most appreciated. God Bless you. I am Colleen Donzelli, wife of accomplishments over the years and Diane Johnson, An Open Letter To All Local retired Solo Mark Donzelli. I had to couldn’t have done it without your CEO, Founder, MWDG Unions Affiliated With The San have emergency spinal cord surgery help. SF Community School Francisco Labor Council this year and my bills are beyond Your donation will allow the what we can pay. I have a website Dear Brother/Sister — PPMA Foundation to not only set up for people that want to do- As a member of the Executive continue funding the Hy- nate funds can. I would like to put Board of the San Francisco Labor pertrophic Cardiomyopathy a notice in the Journal so that other Council for more than 30 years, I Association in their efforts police officers can go to the website am deeply offended by persons who to bring awareness to this and donate if they can. intentionally misuse the procedures genetic heart disease but also Years ago, no one was able to help of the Council to further their own support the San Francisco Mark when he needed it, so I’m hop- political or ideological beliefs. Yet Fire Department charities, ing this time the Police Family will this is precisely what is taking place CSD Fire Academy One step up and try to help us. Please in the case of those persons who Scholarship Fund in Peter’s post my story in the Journal with support the resolution of “Justice for name and other causes which the website for those that want to Alan Blueford.” raise awareness of HCM and help. The website is www.gofundme. A resolution has been introduced sudden cardiac arrest. com/290xrg. twice on the Alan Blueford matter It seems we are always at a You might check this sight out for which charged the police with the loss when it comes to ex- other Police Officers in need. There murder of Alan Blueford. I submit pressing how grateful we are. are already some Police Officers on that the members of the Council Please know we never take the website due to cancer or other have neither the knowledge nor the your support for granted in medical issues. expertise, nor is it their function to remembering Peter. Thank you for your time. make such a decision; yet they have Sincerely, Colleen Donzelli voted affirmatively on two occasions Linda Antonini on this resolution. Dear SFPOA— President, CEO The question whether there has On behalf of the Feeney Family, Dear SFPOA — been criminal activity is a job of the I want to thank you for the beauti- On behalf of the Correc- District Attorney of Alameda Coun- ful flower arrangement that was sent tional peace Officers (CPO) ty; her office has the trained person- to my brother’s funeral. Al’s sudden Foundation 2013 Golf Com- nel who must decide if any criminal loss has left a void for so many of mittee, thank you very much act has occurred and proceed accord- us. Knowing that the SFPOA family for the San Francisco Police ingly. had us in their thoughts and prayers Officers Association’s support The loss of Alan Blueford’s life or was comforting during this difficult Dear SFPOA — of our 26th Annual Survivors’ Golf any life is a great tragedy. The pro- time. My family and I are extremely Thank you for your generous Tournament. tection of our police officers is also appreciative of your thoughtfulness. support of the Mayor’s Office of In 2012 we assisted nearly 2,000 of great concern. Sincerely, Neighborhood Services Black History Correctional Officers and families The Resolution on Justice for Alan Captain John J. Feeney and Family Month celebrations. These events in times of need. Sponsors like the bring the African-American commu- SFPOA help make this possible, and nity together every year to educate, we appreciate you! enrich and entertain and your Thanks again to all at SFPOA. contribution ensured another year of Sincerely, great success. Patricia R. Bjork Lund We appreciate your support of Executive Assistant San Francisco’s Law Enforcement Personnel Black History month and we look receive 15% off all safes! forward to working with you in the future to help • Gun Safes • Pistol Boxes improve the City and County of San Francisco. • Tactical • Fire Proof Sincerely, Kriztina Palone, LDAFitness SF Director, Mayor’s Office of • Wall/Floor • Burglary Exercise Equipment Sales Neighborhood Services Office of Mayor Treadmills, Bikes, Ellipticals, Rowers, and more Edwin M. Lee 617 7th Street • San Francisco, CA 94103 LDAFitness.com Jim Currie 415-398-6161 • [email protected] 461 2nd St. & Bryant (415) 533-9974 April 2013 POA Journal Page 17

Gale Wright: 1933 – 2013 Former POA Editor and Activist By Ray Shine, Editor Gale also served the POA as the elected representative from Traffic Company, The men and women of the San Francisco Police Officers Association and served on several vital negotiating extend condolences to the family of retired Sergeant/Inspector Gale Wright, committees. Following his retirement, who passed away quietly on the evening of March 23, 2013. He was 79, and he served as the Retiree Representative only a month shy of his 80th birthday. on the POA Board of Directors. Gale is most remembered as a long-tenured editor of the POA newspaper, Gale entered the SFPD in 1958 fol- which was then called The Policeman. He held that position from March 1974 lowing his discharge from the US through March of 1983, and was the second longest-serving POA editor. His Army. He retired in 1985 as a dual-rank tenure covered one of the most contentious and troubling eras in POA history, Sergeant/Inspector in the Hit & Run as well as some of the most important gains made in police officer rights, Detail. Other assignments included working conditions, and political activism. In addition to his job as editor, Taraval and Richmond Stations. The 1970s and early 1980s were among the years in which Gale was most active in the POA. He participated in drafting the first MOU in 1971, the second MOU of 1974, and the landmark California Peace Officers Bill of Rights that was enacted into state law in 1976. He was heavily involved in the 1974 campaigns for Propositions M and H, both of which provided significant improvements to police officer retirements. Following his retirement from the police department, Gale became active in the SF Veteran POA, serving as the recording secretary, and was a co-founder of Protect Our Benefits (POB), the activist organization that monitors and protects retired employee rights and benefits. It was during this time that Gale became involved in an effort to sue the SF Retirement Board over a provision in an MOU that the POA had signed with the city, and which many felt was detrimental to retired officers. Always one to stand on his principles, that effort put him at odds with the POA leadership in a dispute that eventually led to his departure from the board of directors. He was pragmatic about such events, having also scuffled with POA leadership in the mid-80s. (Shortly after my appointment as the current editor, he offered to me his congratulations and cautioned me to look at his tenure as an example of how one attains a position politically, then later loses it politically.) Gale was pre-deceased by his life-long love, Louise, whom he married in 1953. Louise was also a beloved member of POA office staff who served our organization for more than 25 years. She died in 2010. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 3:00 PM at Duggan’s in Daly City.

Deaths Submitting Obituaries and Memorial Tributes The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, Any member may submit a separate memo- non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: rial tribute to a deceased member. Any such Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification by piece will not appear in the matrix, but will Thomas H. Duncan March 26, 2013 89 Retired SFPD M. Ortelle be placed in the Mail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The John T. Meek March 7, 2013 74 Retired SFPD C. Meek Journal will also accept and publish in the Mail Fred Mollat March 10, 2013 Unk Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotte section short letters about a deceased member Robert A. Quinn March 9, 2013 75 Former SFPD R. LaPrevotte written by a person in the immediate family. Clifford Lew Walker February 28, 2013 98 Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotte However, the Journal will not reprint obituaries or photos that were published in any other Gale Wright March 23, 2013 79 Retired SFPD B. Wright print media, web site, or Internet blog. *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source. The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, however the staff or employees of the SFPOA make no official confirmation.

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They are Quentin on Tuesday, I am tired, de- is about my oldest son, a police officer pain and grace. not the same men they were when pressed from thinking about my son, who took his life four years ago. I have When I leave the police department they did their crime. We need to see and feeling sorry for myself. Almost learned about cops and suicide, and I I drive over the Golden Gate Bridge to them and know them for who they are always when I leave at the end of the have learned about pain and grace. I San Quentin Prison in Marin County. now, not who they were 20 or 30 years session, I’m grateful that I get to walk try to write four days a week, but on Every Tuesday night for two hours I ago. We need to see them as living out of that place and I realize that I Tuesdays I don’t write. I volunteer. co-lead a spirituality group with 18 witnesses to the transforming power should stop whining. I am in awe at I spend part of each Tuesday at the inmates. I have been coming into San of faith. If we are followers of Jesus the faith, insight and spiritual jour- San Francisco Police Department do- Quentin for over 7 years as a volunteer, Christ, then we believe in forgiveness ney of these men, who in their pain, ing suicide prevention training. For going to Mass with the men on Sun- and redemption, and we need to live isolation and suffering are closer to the last year I have been speaking to days and being with a group of them that belief. God than most people I know on the 25 cops every week who are required on Tuesdays. I have never been in a During our Tuesday night sessions, outside. And I know that God’s grace, to go through 40 hours of advanced place where God’s presence is more based on the topic selected, we start not always obvious, is flowing inside officer training every 2 years. Two tangible. with a brief scripture reading. Topics those walls, and it also touches those hours are devoted to behavioral health Most of the men I have come to have included forgiveness, persever- of us who are privileged to come in issues including alcoholism, substance know have been convicted of second ance, empathy, spiritual dry spells and there once in a while. abuse, marital issues, depression and degree murder and were sentenced to how grace manifests itself in prison. When I first started coming into San suicide. I am given 30 minutes to tell 15 years to life. They have not received The guys know about my son and they Quentin, I would talk about it with these officers about my son and how a sentence of life without the possibil- pray for him each year at Mass on the my son who wasn’t sure he approved. he lost his way, about the high rate ity of parole. On the contrary, their anniversary of his death. One night I agreed with him that there are some of police suicide, and about current sentences specifically include the pos- after the concluding prayer, one of the individuals in prison who need to be research in this area. I tell them that sibility of parole. Many of them were newer members of the group who had there, but when I told him who these if this can happen to my son, it can convicted in their teens or early 20s. only just learned about my son, came men were and how they were unjustly happen to any officer. I remind them According to the sentencing guide- up to me, gave me a hug and said, “You serving time far beyond their intended that the very things that make them lines, if they fulfilled all the criteria for know, he is with God.” sentence, he gave me his blessing. Now effective and safe on the street can rehabilitation, they could be paroled For a few weeks we covered those when I get home late each Tuesday eve- destroy them in their personal life, in 12 to 15 years. psalms where God is referred as our ning, I can say that I have honored my and that asking for help is not a sign Most of the men I know in this situ- “rock”. A very thoughtful lifer who has son, covered both ends of the crimi- of weakness, but a sign of strength. I ation have served over 20 years, and been in prison a long time, recounted nal justice system, and experienced think they are listening, first because in some cases over 30 years, because the years he spent in the special hous- tangible signs of God’s grace in both they respect me for doing this, and parole boards and governors have been ing unit at Pelican Bay, and told us those worlds. second because SFPD lost three officers politically reluctant to release them. that reading those psalms and holding The secret of volunteer work is to suicide in 2010. A number of officers Unlike fixed term prisoners where the on to the thought that God was his that it is a very selfish and rewarding have told me that I have helped them. recidivism rate is 70%, the recidivism “rock”, allowed him to survive that activity. I do this for others, but if I’m When I finish the training and I rate for these inmates when they are terrible time. honest, I do it so I can keep breathing, am back in my car, I usually fall apart released is 1%. For another few sessions we dis- I do it so I can keep believing. I do it so because I have not been giving an The men I have come to know, these cussed Mathew 25, “What you did I can experience God’s grace. academic lecture, but rather talking “lifers”, are men of deep spirituality, for the least of my brothers you did about the suicide of my son, my first full of insight and remorse for the for me…” Each inmate shared his Brian Cahill is the former executive born, my rock. I sit in my car revisit- crimes they have committed and the thoughts on the meaning of the pas- director of San Francisco ing the horror of four years ago. And great harm and pain they brought sage and how it would apply in prison. Catholic Charities. yet at the same time, because I do this to others. They are completely reha- training to honor my son and hope- bilitated and qualified and capable of fully to help other cops, I feel God’s returning to the free community. In As required by the Department of Justice, The Crime Analysis Unit has created a database to track the number of incidents officers are assaulted in San Francisco. This monthly report provides useful information for officers and supervisors. In the coming months this UCR reporting will include additional information that we’ll share on a regular basis to keep you well informed. The following chart is for February 2013. Some highlights include: 41 assaults occurred with 5 incidents of officers sustaining personal injury. “Disturbance” calls represented more than half of the incidents. Traffic pursuits and stops represented 20% of the assault incidents. The chart KIM REYNOLDS tracks type of weapon used by suspect and type of officer assignment. 408.313.9979 Stay safe out there! [email protected] Mike Nevin CIU

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That’s who are unhappy with the NOPD’s lice leadership to do what I know they year — and that about 70 to 80 percent how long it takes, on average, for the response. would like to do: keep citizens safe and of those calls are not related to violent NOPD to respond to an emergency call “I get these complaints and con- keep their officers safe.” crime. for a violent crime. That’s 14 minutes cerns and horror stories every single Rocks said he and a colleague met From WWLTV and 30 seconds for shootings, beat- day,” she said. “I agree with them. with the Fourth District commander ings, robberies and more. They are right.” and asked about “You have people who are waiting Head believes a remedy is more staffing. He said for a police response and we don’t have cops, a better system of promotions he was told to enough people to respond,” said Ray within the NOPD and a push to enlist file a public re- Burkart III, spokesman for the local more reserve officers. cord request for Fraternal Order of Police lodge. Meanwhile, a neighborhood watch the informa- Early last year, the NOPD was re- group in Algiers Point has been com- tion. sponding to emergencies in about piling crime stats, trying to track Policing with nine minutes. But the department got NOPD staffing. This year, three people limited resourc- smaller. have been murdered there, a jump es can be a jug- And last fall, we told you that on from the lone killing last year. gling act. Ser- some nights, only two to three cops “Our concern really is do we have pas noted that were actually on patrol, answering the numbers of police that can re- supervisors are service calls in some districts. 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Stephens, resources for many Americans nearing Younger Workers The Stephens Group retirement. and Stagnant Job Opportunities On 3/14/13, Ms. Annie Lowrey in Defined Benefit A ploughman on his legs is higher the New York Times wrote “Younger Pension Plans Decline than a gentleman on his knees. Generations Lag Parents in Wealth On 10/03/12, Mr. Jerry Geisel wrote — Benjamin Franklin, Building.” Ms. Lowrey stated, “A broad an article for Workforce magazine Poor Richard’s Almanac range of economic factors has con- entitled, “Fewer Employers Offering spired to suppress wealth-building for Defined Benefit Pension Plans to New The wisdom of a learned man cometh younger American workers; the trend Salaried Employees.” In that article, by opportunity of leisure. predates the Great Recession. Younger Mr. Geisel stated that as recently as — Ecclesiasters. XXXVII 24 Americans are facing stagnant pay — 1998, defined benefit plans were the the median income, when adjusted for norm among the nation’s largest em- Will the average income American inflation, has declined since its 1999 ployers, when 90 percent of Fortune Worker be able to secure a comfortable peak — as well as a housing collapse 100 companies offered the plans to retirement when he reaches age 65? and soaring student loan debt.” new salaried employees. Answer: Probably Not. It appears that the only solution to Mr. Geisel noted, “As of June 30, • They also find that outcomes the senior retirement crisis and the Seniors Cannot Afford to Retire 2012, 30 percent of Fortune 100 com- differ substantially by other de- young American worker’s stagnant In November, 2012 a joint project panies offered a defined benefit plan mographic characteristics. For employment dilemma is to grow the entitled, “The Impact of Running to new salaried employees, according example, only 29% of single older economy. Experts note that a strong out of Money in Retirement” was to New York-based Towers Watson & women without high school de- and sustained job and wage growth conducted by the Society of Actuar- Co. That’s down from 33 percent at the grees are adequately prepared for would cure many of the ills facing ies Commission on Post Retirement end of 2011, 37 percent in 2010 and 43 retirement, even after reducing younger workers, but their delayed Needs and Risks, the Urban Institute percent in 2009.” The study by Towers consumption by 10%. or diminished wealth accumulation and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Watson & Co. stated that as employers On 1/31/13, Ms. Allison Linn per- might still have a lasting impact on Retirement. have moved away from defined benefit sonal finance writer for CNBC.com their finances. For the purpose of this discussion, I plans, the overwhelming majority stated, “Most Americans still stop It is imperative that State, Federal want to concentrate and isolate some of Fortune 100 companies now offer working by the time they hit 65. But and local governments work in part- issues on why Americans age 65 and only a defined contribution plan, e.g. about 18.5 percent of Americans age nership with the private sector to over will more than likely continue a 401(k) to new salaried employees. 65 and over were working in 2012, ac- arrive at viable solutions to make the to work well into their senior years. On 3/06/13, Mr. Harold Meyerson cording to the Bureau of Labor Statis- American economy work. If seniors In a working paper for the National of the Washington Post in his article, tics. That’s a nearly 8 percentage point who are trying to have a comfortable Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), “Steering America toward a more se- increase from a low in 1985, when just retirement cannot be assured that an analysis based on a sample of 66-69 cure retirement” stated that the shift 10.8 percent of Americans over age 65 their lifetime of labor will be rewarded, year-olds in the Health and Retirement from traditional pensions to 401(k)’s were still at work.” Given that Ameri- then it is the fault of public policy Study noted that their findings high- is one main reason most seniors are can Seniors are working well into their makers and the Captains of industry light major differences between single not able to set aside enough income retirement years, what are some of in the private sector. It is important and married adults. to guarantee a secure retirement. Mr. the root causes that have changed in that all stakeholders work in concert to • They find that 71% of older Meyerson added, “With the eclipse society to cause this problem? create a robust economy, then genera- adults are adequately prepared of the defined-benefit pension, Social The authors of the study noted that tions of average income workers may for retirement according to their Security assumes an even greater role data recently released by the Federal be able to realize that basic of tenants definition, but that outcomes in the well being of seniors.” Reserve stated that the median net in achieving the American dream. vary substantially by marital sta- worth of families had dropped by 39% Despite the potential problems that tus — 80% of married adults are seniors face in trying to work well in just three years between 2007 and Please go to; www.CommodoreEds. adequately prepared compared past their retirement years, a bigger 2010, with the downturn having the com. 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Realize Your Full Potential In Your Next Interview Coaching for promotional exams: individuals and study groups Gloria Cohn Telephone: 415.777.4156 Cell: 650.906.4155 [email protected] www.gloriacohnconsulting.com April 2013 POA Journal Page 21 who assembled in late February to get Breed for their years of service. acquainted and plan the coming year orner with PAL’s Executive Director Lorraine Last chance PAL C Woodruff-Long. The new members, to apply for PAL Cadets! Soccer season is under way! listed below, will join Board President Leadership development and public SF PAL’s soccer season got off to a Rick Bruce (Ret. SFPD), Vice President service are a major focus of our SF PAL great start Saturday, March 23 with Bob Knighton (Ret. SFPD), Secretary Cadets program, which has been in SFPD officers from local districts on Arlene Doyle, and members Dirk Bei- continuous operation since 1959. If hand to greet players and hand out jen (Ret. SFPD), Helen Blohm, Manny you know a student who is interested PAL certificates. Soccer programs con- Flores, Diarmuid Philpott (Ret. SFPD), in learning about law enforcement tinue to be very popular at PAL, with and Jo-Ellen Radetich. or a career in public service, encour- 2,600 players signing up for 211 teams New PAL Board members are: Lt. Joe age them to apply to the PAL Cadets this season. The presence of officers sor London Breed. Golf gets underway Engler, Brian Gigliotti, Andre Godwin, program! Applications are due at on cheering on the players on the first with a shotgun start at noon, and the Lt. Jack Hart, Janie Kass, Capt. David April 5th for the 4th Annual Summer day of the season, however, is a new day ends with a dinner and silent auc- Lazar, Capt. Ann Mannix, Capt. Bob Cadet Academy that starts June 17th. part of the action. tion. PAL Board Vice President Bob Moser, Capt. Mike Redmond, Lt. Mike For more information, visit www.sfpal. “Chief Suhr and the Department Knighton (Ret. SFPD) says the day is Stasko, Tianna Tillery, and Deputy org/cadets. have been wonderful partners for always lots of fun for participants, and Chief Lyn Tomioka. We’ll be profiling PAL,” said SF PAL Board President for a great cause. Board members in future issues of the Coming up in May… Rick Bruce (Ret. SFPD). “The Chief “The standout for me is that we’re SF PAL E-newsletter. SF PAL Junior Giants baseball, Se- understands the importance of build- able to raise good money to help the Finally, our sincere thanks and ap- ahawks football and cheer registration ing relationships in the community kids,” Knighton said. “The event is preciation to outgoing Board members will be under way! Plus, great news and encouraging officers to reach out PAL’s biggest fundraiser, so we work Jim Meyers (Ret. SFPD) and George about the SF PAL Judo program! to youth.” hard to make sure it’s a great time and Soccer season runs through May 19. people keep coming back year after Get your tickets for the SF PAL year.” Knighton also promised a few annual golf tournament — May 16 surprises in the program. Excitement is growing for the an- Tickets (including box lunch, golf nual SF PAL golf tournament to be held and dinner) are $200. Dinner only is Thursday, May 16 at Harding Park Golf $100. For the VIP Sponsor Breakfast or Course. The day will begin with a VIP more information, please email golf@ Sponsor Breakfast honoring former sfpal.org, or call 415-692-3556. Supervisor (and SF PAL alum) Sean Els- Meet the new bernd, featuring special guests Mayor PAL Board of Directors! Ed Lee, Chief Greg Suhr, and Supervi- PAL has 12 new Board members,

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This and That in this same sports section about the Note the flyer below about the Soc- Hazelhofer Invitational Golf Tourna- Nick’s Notes cer Hall of Fame Dinner taking place ment taking place at the Presidio Golf By Nick Shihadeh, at Harrington’s Pub on Sat. April 27th. Course on Monday June 24th. Enjoy a Journal Sports Editor Four great members of the SF Police day of golf and fun with Gary’s family Men’s Soccer Club will be honored for and friends to remember a very special Bayview Wins Championship their many, many years of not only guy. There will be a raffle and silent In Ugly Contest playing competitively, but for contrib- auction with all donations going to the HECK IT OUT: Congrats to uting to the club as well. Those four Hazelhofer Education Fund. There will the Bayview Pit Bulls for their are: Steve Caniglia, Liam Frost, Matt be wine, gift certificates, Giants and victory over the Northern Bull Gardner, and of course, Pat Mullins. 49er tickets, autographed and framed C sport memorabilia, and much more. Dogs in the department basketball It will be a special night for those in- championship that took place on Tues. dividuals and their families, as well as I’m also looking forward to seeing you March 19th at St Mary’s Gym. It was for present and past members of the there. Don’t Stop Believin’. a hard fought affair that came down club; so, I hope to see you there. That’s all I have for now….Stay well to the wire, with the Pit Bulls able to I also want you to note the flyer and safe and So See Ya next month…. edge out a 30-29 win. Bayview wanted the win badly to keep Northern from SFPD all star team and the SF gay men’s “three-peating” and they got it. all star team took place on Sun. March Unfortunately from what I heard, 10th at Lang Field. It was a game that it was an ugly contest with lots of ar- was won by the gay men’s team by a guing, yelling and near fights on the score of 19-15 and was played to raise San Francisco Police court. If that is true, it’s disheartening money for the LGBT Community in to hear as ultimately we’re all on the The City. same side. Again if that was true, all I This is the second year in a row that Soccer Club have to say is: “clean it up.” this game has been played with the department team winning handily. Softball News This time around, the gay men’s team The department softball league came better prepared to battle out the Hall Of Fame Awards got off to a soggy start as during the victory. Kudos goes to Glenn Ortega first week of scheduled games (March who helped put the event together. 20th/21st), it rained and many games Ortega also wanted to mention one of Dinner 2013 were postponed. It looks like dry his players for a great job contributing and clear weather as of the writing of to the event. He sends out great thanks this column, so hopefully there will to Mike “What Do You Mean I’m Inductees: be some game results to discuss next Not Starting?” Alexander for doing month. a wonderful job helping out the cause A charity softball game between the on that day. Steve Caniglia Liam Frost Basketball Banquet and Matt Gardner Post Season Awards Pat Mullins The annual postseaon basketball Here are the postseason award winners banquet was held at Izzy's Steakhouse for the 2012-2013 basketball season: in the Marina. The banquet is nor- MVP — Nate Chew (Ingleside) mally held on the same evening as April 27, 2013 the championship game. This seaon, Rookie of the Year — the champioship game was postponed Ed Barrientos (Mission) Friendly soccer match at Treasure due to unforeseen events. The ban- Hoops Legend Award — quet went on without a hitch, but Kurt Bruneman was unusaul because we were unable Island GAA Field 1 pm 1st Team All SFPD to toast the champions. There was a nice turnout and individual awards Ruben Reyes (GTF) were presented during dinner. There Mike Horan (Northern) Induction dinner 7 pm were several players in the league that Leon Jackson (Bayview) were deserving of awards, but only a Mike Tursi (Northern) few walked away with the hardware. Mike Palma (VRT) Harrington’s Pub 245 Front Street Vince Sheehan has Added the Power of RE/MAX! Vince Sheehan Real Estate is Now RE/MAX Vision Cocktails at 6 pm Search San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma County MLS listings at SFsFinest.com MarinsFinest.com SonomasFinest.com Tickets are $60.00 with checks made out to: SFPSC Contact John Sheehan (415) 558-5400 Nick Shihadeh (415) 587-2274 Vince Sheehan, Broker Kathy Sullivan, Realtor (SFPD Member 1981–90) (Retired/MTA 1981-2010) Joe Boyle (415) 218-4129 Call (415) 302-2500 Call (707) 799-2493 April 2013 POA Journal Page 23 Mark your calendars Join the World Champion San Francisco Giants Tuesday Night July 23, 2013 for the 10th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night @ ATT Park

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Bayview Pitbulls Win Championship The Bayview Pitbulls capped an games in both basketball and softball, 11-0 undefeated season with a 30-29 many of them being for a champion- victory over the two time defending ship title. champs Northern Bulldogs in a game Two of the featured individaul that will be remembered for the ages. matchups in the game was Tommy Both teams played tight man to man Moran vs. John Pigford and the ath- defenses, which is refelected in the letic Jason Johnson vs. veteran Chris low score of the game. Both teams Knight. This was Moran's fifth season typically score 30 points in a half, yet playing in the SFPD basketball league, both scored only 30 points the entire and teams he has played on have game. The proud Bulldogs jumped out won the past three of four champion- to an early lead and maintained a six ships ('09 Bayview, '11 Northern, '12 point edge over the hungry Pitbulls Northern). As the minutes ticked off for the majority of the game. Northern the clock in the second half, many controlled the game, and it seemed Northern players were caught looking destined they would be crowned at the clock repeatedly. champions yet again. Instead of continuing to attack, Although Northern maintained the Bulldogs slightly took their feet control of the game and it felt like the off the gas pedal. The stradegy may lead was twice what it was, Bayview of worked, but Northern was unable never let down and was able to stay to convert when they had decent, within striking distance. The referees although certainly not easy, looks at let the players decide the game on the the basket. Bayview took advantage of court, swallowing their whistles on their opportunity, and cut Northern's many occassions as players from both lead to one with thirty seconds to go. teams were pounded and pummled, John Pigford hit a fadeaway bank including plays in which Northern shot from the free throw line extended swingman Keith Murphy was raked with fifteen seconds left in the game across the face and Pitbull small to give Bayview its first and only lead foward Craig Perry received a blow to of the game 30-29. Northern had two the head. more chances to win the game, as As the game progressed, words Bulldog players were fouled while in were quietly exchanged between par- the bonus and went to the charity line. ticular players on each team, which Northen was unable to convert their turned the temperature up higher free throws, and the Bayview Pitbulls on an already heated game. Over the were crowned champions of the 2012- past few years, these same two teams 2013 SFPD basketball league. with many of the same players have Congradulations to Bayview Station matched up in numerous important on ther second championship in the past five years. Congradulations Erick Solares, Tommy Fong, Azarius Castro, John Pigford, Jason Johnson, myself, Craig Perry, Leon Jackson, Wil Wil- liams, and Rodney Fitzpatrick for a well played season. Thank You On behalf of the players in the Bayview Northern league, I'd like to thank the POA for their continued support. Once again, Bayview we had a successful season. We have already had preliminary discussions regarding next seasons basketball league. Bayview There have been a lot of requests to play a longer season. It is in the works to begin next season a couple weeks ealy and extend the season a couple Northern weeks later, playing about four more games. Also, we are looking to return Mission Task Force to Kezar for a portion of next season. I encourage many of our new officers to come on out and participate in "the league". See everyone next season! April 2013 POA Journal Page 25 Functional Training to Increase Physical Performance By Rich Thurman, III to allow proper body function. flexibility in order to maximize muscle In the first installation of our dis- So where do we start? Does this usage and as a result maximize caloric cussion on Functional Training in last mean you should stop doing some of expenditure during exercise. month’s article, we broke down the the exercises that you are doing? The second issue with incomplete concept of “Functional Training.” In Well the good news is that you don’t activation of the glutes is the impact part II we will delve into how to train have to stop the exercises that you are on overall performance. The glutes for increased physical performance. doing, but you may need to modify to are the prime mover when running a They say that form follows func- a regression of that same exercise. In sprint. Stronger glutes mean increased tion. In other words if something is our squat example, that would mean force production and therefore in- functioning correctly, then the form unloading the bar and perfecting creased power to the ground. Ever will come naturally and the end goal your body weight squats. In addition wonder why sprinters have such large to integrate all things that are useful to is maximized. Take for example your to this, you would maybe want to back sides? The development of their achieving your objectives, while avoid- body’s function: work on hip mobility exercises, calf glutes is directly related to their speed. ing the things that prove to be nothing stretches and other flexibility exercises So when you need to take off and run, more than mere static, fluff or fat. that may improve your posture while having well developed glutes could be We’ll close out this discussion Func- performing the squat. the difference between apprehending tional Training vs. Traditional Train- What I like to do with my personal a suspect or not. ing methods next month with Part training clients is assess their strengths III, where I will discuss a few prehab and weaknesses in the early sessions “Functional” exercises you can do at and integrate what I call “prehabilita- home to help enhance your movement tion” training (commonly referred to foundation along with a couple of “Functional” training) into the nor- traditional exercises you may want to mal “Traditional Functional” exercise include in your fitness regiment. Rich Thurman III has a Bachelors of Science in routine. Having a well balanced train- Physiological Science from UCLA and a Masters If your body is not functioning ing program and protocol can help of Arts in Sports Management from USF. He is properly then how can you maintain improve your overall performance, as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach and proper form during an exercise? Often well as help reduce your risk of injury Personal Trainer with over 15 years of experience times when we are exercising, we are tremendously. So there you have it. Training in sports, health and fitness. Rich began his career volunteering hundreds of hours with City College told to maintain proper form. Well should serve specific purpose and of San Francisco Athletic Training, working in imagine you are doing squats and enhance overall function. Under- Physical Therapy clinics and The Olympic Club of you’re told to drop your hips down standing and integrating the right San Francisco. and back, keep your heels flat and types of training for the needs of the Rich spent 6 years living abroad in Asia as an your chest up tall while maintaining a individual can be a challenge, but the Educator and as the Founder/Head Strength Coach of Active Lifestyle where he trained high school, heavy bar on your back. If you cannot two schools of thought “functional” professional and Thai National Team athletes. He do this activity appropriately without and “traditional” can work together to has also worked closely with numerous expat execu- a bar, then how are you to maintain create a complete fitness program. My tives and US State Department personnel, helping form with an additional level of com- philosophy when it comes to training them reach their fitness and health performance plexity? Inability to keep the heels flat is deeply rooted in concepts of Bruce goals. Rich recently relocated home to San Francisco, where he runs fitness Bootcamps, Small Group and on the ground could be related to lack Lee and other Eastern philosophies Semi Private Training, as well as Personal Training of flexibility of the calves. Inability to “Yeah, yeah, yeah... I get it. Form is my and that is the concept of keeping in SF and Oakland. drop the hips is related to hip mobility limiting factor. Better form equals better what is useful and discarding what Rich is the primary author and administrator or postural imbalances that may have performance. But what does better form is not. When creating a training proof the The Fitness Library. developed over the years leading to help me lose body fat?” gram for yourself you want to be sure To contact Rich for any professional services, inquire at [email protected] avoidance of certain movements or I’m glad you asked that question. activation of certain muscle groups. Remember when I mentioned earlier In essence, your body is off balance that the body may be functioning and is not functioning properly and improperly due to avoidance and how so proper form is nearly impossible. that also means that this avoidance ON THE Without proper form, we are not limits activation of certain muscle maximizing our full potential with groups? Let’s beat our squat example regards to exercise and therefore like the dying horse that it’s beginning FRONT LINE not meeting our maximum physical to look like (note: I love animals and performance potential, while also do not condone the beating of horses reinforcing improper movement pat- or any other animal). terns. Repetition of improper move- What does incomplete activation ment patterns leads towards potential of the glutes, (which are the largest repetitive stress injuries. It also fails muscle group in the body) mean for to adequately teach the body how your fat loss. Fat loss and weight loss to move properly under load, which is tied to calorie expenditure. Calorie could lead to injury in the field or expenditure is a result of your body’s during activity. Whether the goal is to overall activity. So inactive glutes increase power and strength or to burn means lower caloric expenditure dur- body fat, form must be adhered to, but ing any given exercise or activity. Your in order to achieve maximal form we objectives during training should be need a strong movement foundation to develop good joint mobility and

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to: SAN FRANCISCO | 415-989-5900 [email protected] SACRAMENTO | 916-446-5297 Or leave a message at Taraval Station (415) 759-3100 for Tony Landi LOS ANGELES | 213-833-4500 Page 26 POA Journal April 2013 North American Police Ski Championships 2013 (NAPSC) - Copper Mountain, Colorado

By Chris daRoza, Olympics and over $50,000 for the the same division. Airport Bureau 72 families who lost law enforcement The events included a officers on 9/11/2001 (known as the Slalom, Giant Slalom, The North American Police Ski Twin Tower Initiative(TTI)). and a Super G, where Championships (NAPSC, 24th event) This year proved again for a great helmets are required. was held on February 23rd to March week of skiing, meeting old friends, Throughout the week 2nd, 2013 at Copper Mountain Resort, making new ones and helping NAPSC of competition, rac- just outside of Denver, Colorado. Cop- to continue to raise donations for a ter- ers and their families per Mountain Resort has great skiing rific cause. One of the evenings is an gathered nightly for and was a great venue for the events. auction night where there were many award ceremonies, We had a couple of snowy and cold items on the silent auction and for camaraderie and days during the week but the race open bids. It was a fun night where we fund raising to ben- courses were well kept and fast. The would be bidding against each other efit chosen charities event has been in existence since for items and all proceeds go to the and the last day a 1989 and provides an opportunity for Special Olympics. banquet. Everyone competition, camaraderie and char- As in the past, racers were grouped who attended was eli- ity for active, retired police officers in 5 year age increments, gender and gible and won a door and their guests from all around the ability. To be eligible, one must have prize which includes globe. The efforts of NAPSC in the past completed the seed race and teams a pair of K2 skis 23 years raised over $733,000 for the were comprised of at least two of- and bindings given Winter Sports Programs of the Special ficers from the same department in out each night. The guests are integrated to race on the same courses as the law rd enforcement officers. The 3 of 5 This made it easier to race against your Hazey Invitational guest if both placed Chris daRoza at the start of the Giant Slalom in the same division. Golf Tournament This event usually brings out at least 150 officers but Please join us to honor a great man, this year some officers and their families were un- Gary Hazelhofer able to attend due to the and benefit the Hazelhofer Educational Fund clean up and ongoing mess caused by Hurricane Sandy. The number of officers that Monday, June 24, 2013 attended this year was a merely 55 officers and their Presidio Golf Course families which made it a 300 Finley Road, San Francisco 415-561-4661 total of 78 attendees from around the globe. This event has also lost a num- Check In & Lunch 11:00 | Tee off 1:00 | 5:30 ber of core sponsors which Cocktails No Host Bar | 6:30 Dinner made the event less afford- able for some families. Raffle or Silent Auction Items, cash or checks greatly accepted. Next year will be the 25th Anniversary of these Name______events. The 25th Anni- versary might be the last Phone______Email______event if the numbers fall Others included in this reservaton (must be paid in full to ensure golf reservation) and sponsors are not re- NAPSC 2013 with Gold Medals. plenished. Let’s keep this Olympics were sent out to ski with us Name______Name______event going by attending or finding for the day. They had a chance to race sponsors for this event. The other two down a course and spend lunch with Winter Police Olympics, Tour de Cops us. We all had a blast skiing down the Name______Name______(Canada) and the International Police hills together. Winter Games (IPWG) are currently At the Banquet night, it was brought I wish to participate Sponsorship Oppotunities: defunct due to participation and spon- to our attention that we were able to sorship. The NAPSC Board did a great raise $19,148 for the Winter Sports job on dividing the groups equally in ❒ Golf Tee Sign $100 Programs of the Special Olympics and each division giving everyone compe- $1,400 for the TTI. ❒ ($195 per adult - $95 Driving Range tition in each persons race. Next year’s 25th Anniversary of Sponsor $500 This year, I was the only one able to under 18) Includes NAPSC will be held from March 1-8, attend the event from our 2000 mem- 2014 at Snowmass Mountain Resort, Lunch & Dinner Dinner Sponsor $1000 ber department and in the past I was which is just outside of Aspen, Colora- able to get a handful of people to at- do. Mark your calendars. If interested ❒ Sorry to miss it, please Tournament tend. I was seeded in the B (advanced) Sponsor $2500 in attending the events for NAPSC feel accept my donation division and did fairly well. I was able free to write me at SFPDSkiTeam@aol. (includes a foursome) to bring home 3 Gold medals in each com or go to www.napsc.org and lets ❒ Dinner only of the events, Slalom, Giant Slalom Casino Hole Sponsor $3000 get a small team together. It would be ($50 per person and Super G. Even though I was at great to see more people from our de- $25 12 years and under) Lunch Sponsor $750 least 10 seconds behind the expert rac- partment attend this event next year. ers in the Slalom and Giant Slalom, it If you can help find any sponsors at Tee Prize Sponsor $1000 was brought to my attention and the any amount to keep this event from NAPSC Board that in the Super G, I fading to the past that would be great. had beat out 8 of the 25 expert racers If you want me to contact a potential Mail this form and checks payable to and without a race suit. I also brought sponsor let me know and I will make Hazelhofer Eduction Fund home a 4th Gold medal for achieving the call. Kathy Buckley the Individual Aggregate Award for be- In addition, I would like to give ing the fastest in accumulated time in thanks to the SFPOA for their contin- 1667 Culpepper Drive, the advanced Division. I have to thank ued support of the SFPD Ski Team and Petaluma CA 94954 the 5 people who were faster then me maybe next year I can get the SFPOA to Please send reservations in by in my division for bumping up to the donate to the Winter Special Olympics May 23, 2013. A (Expert) division which put me at in Colorado to keep these games going Thank you for your support! the top of the B Division. to support a terrific cause. On the final day kids from the Winter Sports Program of the Special April 2013 POA Journal Page 27 Classified Ads Automobile For Sale Hunting Trips Vacation Rental Vacation Rental 1989 560SL Mercedes. Beautiful Red Colorado Deer/Elk Hunts. Private MAUI CONDO-SUMMER RENTAL- Ten- Relax in Carson Valley! 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Word Search Created by Officer Michelangelo Apodaca, Airport Bureau Enjoy this relaxing and fun-to-solve puzzle! If you’ve never solved a puzzle like these before, it’s a good idea to read this before you begin.

Each puzzle has a grid of letters that conceals words reading in different directions — forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally — but always in a straight line. The words, abbreviations, or phrases one must find and circle are listed below the grid in capital letters. That’s all you need to know before you sharpen your pencil and begin your search!

Find the following ten letter words for the Month of April.

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JACKRABBIT SCALLYWAGS Page 28 POA Journal April 2013 Focus on the Airport Bureau Just the Fax, Ma’am By Val Kirwan signed to SFO. Among his other skills Airport Bureau Representative and duties are VIP protection and general public relations. Carlos has This month, I bring to your atten- been a K9 handler for 13 years, and is tion two of the Airport Bureau’s most a TSA certified dog trainer. highly trained partners; Officer Carlos When not at work diligently secur- Cordova and his partner, Fax. ing public safety, both Carlos and Fax Fax is an 8-year old German Shep- enjoy spending their downtime with pard. He emigrated from Germany in the Cordova family, taking walks, 2006 and joined the SFPD. Fax arrived napping, and playing ball. Fax moved as a highly skilled explosive detection in with the family shortly after his as- specialist, and was immediately assignment to the airport.

Guardians of the City

By Liane Corrales the displays of the other museums and historical societies, including those “Go West young man, haven’t you by the Victorian Alliance, Chinese been told? California’s full of whiskey, Historical Society, Cable Car Museum, women, and gold!” — Toby Keith and many other San Francisco History groups. In addition to the awesome “The miners came in forty-nine, exhibits, I encountered Emperor Nor- The gals in fifty-one, ton, Lilli Coit, a Forty-Niner (not Colin And when they got together, Kaepernick), and our own Chief of They produced the native son!” Police, Greg Suhr! — Bawdy Barbary Coast Song In closing, I would like to thank our hard working committee that is On the weekend of March 2-3, 2013, dedicated to the creation of a physical the San Francisco Museum & Histori- museum to honor the crime fighters of cal Society held its third annual His- the Barbary Coast and the firefighters tory Expo at the Old Mint (aka “The that saved our city in 1906. Joining me Granite Lady”). As in previous years, in staffing our exhibits were Captain our museum, “The Guardians of the James Lee (SFFD), Off. Ray Favetti City,” was invited to attend and pres- (SFPD), Deputy Sheriff Robert Loberg, ent a colorful, educational exhibit. We Firefighter Mike Braun, and Fire Mu- didn’t disappoint them! We displayed seum’s Jacqui Martin. Working very photos and memorabilia from the Po- hard to prepare for the Expo were Cap- lice, Fire, Sheriff, & EMS Departments. tain Al Casciato (SFPD), Deputy Sheriff As the public visited our exhibit, they Mike Anderson, EMS Supervisor Dave entered the days of San Francisco’s Ebarle, Firefighter Paul Barry, and our Barbary Coast and explored our mysti- museum curator Jamie O’Keefe. cal history. Please step into San Francisco’s Walking through the halls of the vibrant, exciting past and enjoy these Old Mint, this author enjoyed viewing photographs.

Honoring our fallen heroes 37th Annual California Peace Officers’ who have given their lives in the line of duty serving and Memorial Ceremonies protecting the citizens of this 37th great state. For more information visit the CPOMF website at www.camemorial.org Candlelight Vigil Sunday, May 5, 2013 at dusk Enrollment Ceremony Monday, May 6, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. California Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument 10th Street & Capitol Mall, Sacramento