November 1983 Number 11 Quentin Kopp - Appeal Court Upholds New Friend of Poa Pension Rights

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VOLUME 15 SAN FRANCISCO, NOVEMBER 1983 NUMBER 11 QUENTIN KOPP - APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS NEW FRIEND OF POA PENSION RIGHTS

by Mike Hebel, Welfare Officer capped at 2%. This measure was placed on the June. 1981 ballot and was passed by the voters. The Second District Court of Appeal ruled on Oc- The Pasadena police and fire employee organizations tober 13, 1983 that the City of Pasadena may not brought suit claiming that the amendments impaired reduce future pension benefits of current police and fire their vested pension rights and are invalid. The employees, even though the reduction applies only to Superior Court sided with the City of Pasadena. retirement benefits based on future service. The Court struck down a 1981 Charter Amendment APPEAL COURT DUMPS PASADENA stating that the modifications to the Retirement System impair the employee's vested contract rights. "By entering public service an employee obtains a vested contractural right to earn a pension on terms substantially equivalent to those then offered by the by Paul Chignell CITY OF PASADENA employer. On the employee's retirement after he has Vice-President In 1969 the voters approved a Charter Amendment fulfilled pension conditions an immediate obligation Like a butterfly emerging from a cocoon. Supervisor providing its police officers and firefighters with a cost arises to pay pension benefits earned." Quentin Kopp recently changed his tune and supported of living adjustment (COLA) pension benefit. Monthly The Court also discussed the long established rules a Police Officers' Association labor issue on the pension benefits were to be fully adjusted, either up or regarding vested pension rights: November ballot. down, based on the annual changes in the Consumer 1. A public employee's pension constitutes an ele- Welcome back Quentin! Price Index. ment of compensation; During the 1970s, a period of rapid escalation in the 2. The right to pension benefits vested upon accep- Despite the narrow loss of the Police-Fire Salary Consumer Price Index brought about modifications in tance of employment; measure, Proposition I (53-47%), the support of the the Retirement System. Pasadena police officers and 3. Once vested, such a pension right may not be senior member of the Board of Supervisors was signifi- firefighters agreed to increase their retirement con- destroyed without impairing a contractual obligation of cant. Many judgments will be made on why the tributions. Police officers and firefighters hired by that the employing public entity; and measure went down to narrow defeat (and those include City after 1977 were placed in the less expensive (to the 4. Reasonable modifications can be made to a the low voter turnout), but without Kopp's active sup- City) Public Employee Retirement System. Retirement System to maintain its entegrity. port we would have lost by a wider margin. Even with increased employee contributions, the City The court's keyholding was: "Changes in a pension of Pasadena failed to properl y fund the COLA benefit. plan which result in disadvantages to employees should The varied leadership of the San Francisco Police Of- A Charter Review Committee proposed a measure to be accompanied by comparable new advantages." ficers' Association over the past several years has been eliminate the unlimited COLA for all future service of Pasadena's 1981 modification to the COLA was in- cool to Quentin Kopp, because he had consistently op- active members and to replace it with a COLA benefit continued on hick poge posed our labor measures whether on the ballot as charter amendments or by ordinance at the Board of Supervisors. But November 1983 was a significant month in the relationship between the cerebral Super- THE NEW PA YROL L S YS TEM visor and our organization. It is a welcome sign. Prior to 1975 Supervisor Kopp was a supporter of ONE LESS PAY CHECK many of our labor measures and could be counted on by Pete Maloney. Editor Mr. Dougherty's alternative would have the city offer for a vote in a time of crisis. But then Kopp turned to Mon., 11-7-83, in the Board of Supervisors Commit- employees the option of receiving a full pay period the right side of the political spectrum and the relation- tee Hearing Room John Molinari, Supervisor- check when the deficit was to be enacted by waiving the ship strained for some time. Chairman of the Civil Service and General Administra- severance payment. Employees could also opt to skip tion Committee convened a special meeting. The sub- the pay period as planned by the comptroller and Quentin Kopp, for all his faults, perceived or other- ject was the implementation of the new payroll system receive the severance payment. wise, should be complimented for supporting Proposi- and specificially why it is necessary to eliminate an Enter the City Attorney's office in the person of, Ms. tion I. He will always be a force in San Francisco employee pay period to get the benefits all parties agree Judy Teichman who backed Mr. Farrell's objection that politics whether at the Board of Supervisors or in are worthwhile. an Administrative Code section prohibits paying an another office. City Comptroller John Farrell steadfastly refused to employee for, or before, pay has actually been earned. admit or even consider what Supervisor Molinari calm- Ms. Teichman could not say whether the plan was legal If you see Quentin, say hello and thank him for sup- ly and clearly posed as the central question: "Your or not only that it 'might not be legal.' porting our measure. I believe that a stronger relation- plan, however beneficial, will take a pay check away Supervisor Molinari challenged Mr. Farrell to ex- ship between the POA and the good Supervisor is at from city workers who have a basic need and right to be plain why that would be any more illegal than the an- hand. paid. How can we fix this error?" ticipated system we are currently using when in actuali- Vice Chair, Supervisor Doris Ward called the timing continued on back page of the 'short check' procedure insensitive before the The Last Word" holidays and like Supervisor Molinari insisted Mr. Farrell suggest a remedy, without receiving an answer. IN THIS ISSUE SFPD/PEP Supervisor and Committee member Bill Maher attempted, reluctantly and fruitlessly, to have Mr. Farrell THE LAST WORD ...... Pages 1 & 24 proudly presents explain how and why the conversion from an 'an- WIDOWS&ORPHANS ...... Page 2 ticipated' to a 'positive' payroll system required a seven POLICE POST ...... Page 2 day deficit favoring the city to work. The deficit means EXEC. BD . COLUMNS ...... Page 3 CLAYTON BARBAU that when you're paid the city will owe you seven unpaid DA'S CONTROVERSY ...... Page 4 COMMITTEE REPORTS ...... Page 5 "WHERE AM I GOING? WHAT AM I GOING days until you retire or terminate employment, when under the new system you will receive a severance check PFEIFER BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT. . . . Page 6 TO DO WITH THE REST OF MY LIFE?" making up the deficit. The practical effect means the AROUND THE DEPT ...... Page 7 city skips one of your checks and keeps the moneyjust LETTERS ...... Page 9 Thursday, December 8, at 8pm MINUTES ...... Page ll before Christmas. MEDAL OF VALOR AWARDS ...... Pages 12 & 13 The Collins Center, 630 Vicente St. Marilyn Smulyan, of Supervisor Nancy Walker's OUR HERITAGE ...... Page 14 Bring your spouse or a friend. staff, introduced SEIU Business Agent Bud Dougherty, COPS FOR CHRIST ...... Page 19 Admission and parking are free. Local 390/400, who offered a method to avoid 'short PAL ...... Pages 20&21 checking' us. Mr. Farrell tiringly repeated his non- SPORTS ...... Page 22 answers.

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Widows & POLICE Park Station's Sixth Annual Orphans POST Christmas #456 L' -\ Party The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Pres. W. Hardeman at 2:10 P.M., Wednesday, Oc- unlimited tober 19, 1983 in the Traffic Bureau Assembly Room, NEWS dining and dancing Hall of Justice: \ —i A sufficient number of members were present for the It's hard to accept what is happening in the world to- conducting of the usual order of business. day especially when it involves our own men who are • The following donations were received and undergoing such a severe baptism of fire. This, when SAT. DEC. 3-6:30 on acknowledged by the Secretary: VINCENT HOFMAN, the only purpose as a multi-national peace keeping PACIFIC ROD a constant contributor. CALVIN CHARLES, for help force is to prevent such a thing from happening. We by members of Co. A. can take comfort in the fact that world opinion is I &GUN CLUB Treasurer Bill Parenti reported NO DEATHS for this shocked and our national leaders will -take appropriate month. Treas. Parenti presented the regular bills which steps to combat this horrible act. We can certainly do (Next to Police Range) were approved for payment. all in our power to pray for guidance and not be misled REPORT OF TRUSTEES: Sr. Tr. Mike Kemmitt by certain segments of our citizenry who believe that $30.00 - Couple reported that the book value of our portfolio had they are acting in our best interests when they behave as decreased, due to the fall in the market. However, our MIKE GANNON CoF they do. It's a free country and everyone is allowed their %fTh S income was remaining the same, or higher, and there own opinion but let's not be led down the wrong path by GARY BLOUNT Co F was no reason for concern. well-meaning people who don't have the wisdom to UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bro. Jeffery reported realize that they are being used. Pardon the use of this progress on payroll deductions for retired members. column for what appears to be waxing political but I Has a meeting set. can assure you that as veterans and as policemen, being NEW BUSINESS: Members were advised that patriotic is the only aim that is intended. Nominations for Officers would be held at the The Retired City Employees Bulletin which was November meeting. distributed a few issues back has very thoughtfully com- GOOD OF THE ORDER: Secretary stated that piled a list of important things to do in the event of a p. Hibernia Bank would try to get the dues payment slips loss of a loved one. This pertains in particular to retired to retired members around the early part of December city employees. It is similar in large part to the list that to avoid any confusion with Christmas mail. we initiated several years ago to assist the families of \ ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business policemen who died. It lists all the necessary steps to be to come before the membership, the meeting was ad- taken and the proper order that should be followed in - journed at 2:40 P.M. in memory of all departed the time of need. The folks who put this together are to Brothers. be commended for their timely article. For those to Fraternally, whom it applies we suggest that you tape it behind the -y Bob McKee, Secretary medicine cabinet for easy access when it is needed. We do not wish to keep repeating ourselves but for those who for some reason or other have not paid their dues for the current- year, would you please make that extra effort and get your dues in? This allows us to par- International TraveICenter ticipate in all the worthwhile endeavors that S.F. Police Post #456 is involved in and it shows support for your FOR POLICE OFFICERS corps of officers. If they can give of their time and effort it is very little to ask of ourselves so our officers can do - their best to follow the creed of the American Legion n7_-. AND THEIR FAMILIES -ik that states in part "by our devotion to mutual in - Travel consultants for the helpfulness". - - - fes-7 International Police Association (IPA) One of the nicest things I happened to read recently Travel arrangements to anywhere in the world goes like this. "He had such a sunny disposition, you could get a tan just listening to him." I wonder if we NOTE: All your personal information confidentially maintained could all try emulating this person, whoever he is? Till next issue, keep smiling and may God hold you tII( San Francisco AIRLINES - CRUISES - TOURS close in the palm of His hand. HOTELS - AUTO RENTAL - EXCURSIONS Your Scribe John A. Russell • POLICEMAN Frank Kalafate Call: (408) 448-0200 CA! IH) (H (H) QAN (RANt ] ------tt'Htt-.-- H :'tf)N Retired S.F.P.D. Write: 1008-A Blossom Hill Rd., - D((ICu( P(JHi' - 510-7TH STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 San Jose, CA 95123 (415) 861-6020 861-500

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Forms 3479 Notices should be sent to: S.F. Policeman 510 -7th St. San Francisco 94103 2nd Cass Postage Paid at - (415)956-3181 Iae4&ty 4ue Ja&4&zy /#X-5O • San Francisco, CA USPS #882-320 November 1983 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN Page 3 mal action has been taken as of this writing; November Treasurer's 2, 1983. If you are extremely interested in this issue, I PRESIDENT'S urge you to call the POA office on a regular basis and we will give you the latest information. The latest in- Column MESSAGE formation is always subject to change because the minds of the City Attorney and Department change on by Duane Collins a quite frequent basis. The Sergeant's Exam Process: Presently the informa- by Al Casciato tion we have is that the Sergeant's oral process will commence on December 5, 1983 and run for a two (2) week period through December 16, 1983. On MONEY November 23rd after research work done by Officers POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS II/PAC Vince Neeson and Sherman Ackerson of Central Sta- Now that everyone has seen how little we spend on tion I was able to petition the Civil Service Commission POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS (less than one-half of This month I'm going to try to give you information to ask that the results of Phase I and Phase II grading one percent of our annual budget), I would like to ex- on the variety of issues which are occurring and be released to the candidates prior to the Phase III oral plain how we spend it. presently in negotiations with the Department, Police exam portion. As of this writing, (November 2, 1983), First, a request must be made for money. This is Commission and the City. we have had no response from the Civil Service Com- usually made to the President who then instructs the The first issue is the firearms policy. As you know mission because as we understand the tests for Phase II Secretary to place the request on the agenda for the there was a new proposed firearms policy distributed are in the process of being corrected and all will not be next board meeting. This agenda is posted at all sta- last month to all the members of the Board of Directors completed until November 11, 1983. We are hoping for tions and units for your review. At the board meeting, for review by you in the stations. On Wednesday, a Civil Service Commission hearing sometime shortly November 2nd a meet and confer was held between the thereafter and hopefully the gradings of Phases I and II the request is discussed by the full board where it can will be out to you substantially prior to the December be increased, decreased, or left as submitted. It then is POA and the Department. At that meeting I was able 5th date. voted on and must get a majority of votes (never less to present arguments relative to the new proposed than 9 (nine)). Next, a bulletin is posted showing who order. These arguments were in the nature of safety Also on November 2nd we've met with the Police got how much. If someone does not like the way it went, arguments about the order, in particular, your safety Commission to discuss a proposed general order T-1 they need only ask their Rep. After all, he is the person while on patrol. I want to thank Don Woolard at Tac (Secondary Employment). During the meeting it was they elected to vote for them, and who took on the who helped prepare those arguments. I also want to determined that there were some conflicts with the responsibility to keep you informed. This seems like a take the opportunity to thank Dave Herman of Nor- order. The order, which has been in hands of your good system to me, especially the minimum 9 vote re- thern Station who circulated a petition in opposition to representatives for quite some time to solicit comments, has some confusing language and at this point we have quirement. the new proposed order. This petition helped me im- Last month a proposal for a P.A.C. (Political Action mensely in the negotiations because I was able to point not been able to agree with the Chief on the language. Therefore the Commission referred T-1 back for review Committee) was printed in the paper. I will highlight a out to the Department that their own committee few interesting points I found in the proposal. members who had prepared this new order were in fact and also back for further negotiations between the signatories on the petition. When presented with this Department and the POA. I urge you to take another The first thing I noticed was that the President picks look at this order and submit your comments on it. the Chairman, and four (4) Directors, (that's five (5) information the Department decided that it was best to take the order back to the drawing board. They will Distribution of information and feedback is critical votes!). Then the Board of Directors picks a Treasurer to the efficiency of the POA. Therefore it is extremely and three (3) Directors, (that's four (4) votes). This reconvene their committee to discuss the order. Mean- while the POA's Uniform and Safety Committee will important that the information that goes out to means the President automatically controls how the members of the Board of Directors be posted on the P.A.C. votes, since all that is needed is a simple majori- also reconvene as well as all members of the Board of Directors to discuss and come up with counter pro- POA bulletin boards which are in each and every sta- ty vote. The President hand picks five votes - a MA- tion. It is also important that you the member read this JORITY! It gets better, the P.A.C. can hold a meeting posals to the order. On November 8th a proposed MOU will be distributed to all members of the Board of information and submit comments. It does no good for with as few as five members present. Now a majority you to read an order after it has been adopted other can be three, THREE VOTES! Yet the proponents of Directors. The members of the Board of Directors will spend the next month soliciting your comments in the than to follow the letter of the law. It is important that this P.A.C. tell us this is an improvement over the way you read it while it is in the proposed language stage, in things are done?! I have several other problems with the stations as to this proposed MOU. After that one month's period, the MOU will be met and conferred with draft stage I can negotiate changes if you feel they are proposal, but these are the most noteworthy. I per- necessary. Also it is important that you submit your sonally don't want nine people whom I did not have a the Department and with the Police Commission and to see if we can eventually have a Memorandum of comments in writing. If! do not have your comments in chance to vote for, deciding how to spend my money, do writing; I do not have back-up material. With good you? Understanding, since we have not had one since 1977. The people pushing this measure will have a difficult The Lieutenant's Litigation: Lieutenant's litigation comments I can run a good negotiation, a successful at this point is an ever changing issue. Trial is set for negotiation, a negotiation that will benefit you. time convincing me that a vote of three appointed You make the negotiation, take the time, read the members is more representative than a vote of nine November 28th on the issue of validity. On the issue of limited tenure appointments or like work/like pay ap- proposed materials and make the effort to submit com- elected Reps. I can hardly wait to hear their arguments. ments. Urge your representative to maintain the POA Suggested reading: pointments the information changes daily. Will they be made or will they not be made? Yes, no, maybe, maybe bulletin board, make him or her share the information P.A.C. Proposal: Article IV,2,g and 7,e with you and all the members at your station and solicit Article II, IS, f and L not! Confusion runs high on this issue. Legal actions are being pursued in a variety of state Courts, and your written comments. Remember, every time you read Board of Directors, Thank you very much! Happy Thanksgiving. it means the nine member Board, not your ELECTED discussions are in progress at the federal level, no for- BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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IN COME: I intend to formally propose to the Board of Directors next month that we Dues - Active $36,470.28 pursue 6.5% night differential on the June '84 Primary Ballot, and the Retired 22.50 Policeman It,come 914.32 upgrading of Tier II on the November '84 Presidential Ballot. Interest/Donation Earned 493.02 Gifts s 100.00 Misc. Income 46.00 $38,046.12 DO YOU AGREE? DISBURSEMENTS: 701 Accounting 200.00 YES NO 109 Board of Directors 96.05 723 Dues Collection 209.09 728 Equipment Rental 194.30 730 Expense Account (Pre y .) 400.00 CO. 744 Insurance 9 Bonding 404.00 NAME 153 Janitorial Service 180100 761Maintenance (Equipment) 303.00 771 Mailing 1,066.44 COMMENTS: 772 Public Relations (420.71) 772A Picnic 9,930. 75 173 Rent 1,219.17 776 Salaries - Office 4,244.05 777 Salaries - Eoecotive 300.00 782 Supplies - Administrative 78.85 782A Administrative Expense 133.97 Less Withholding (1.453.92) Mail to P.O.A. ASAP 792 Utilities 702.94 820 Community Services 1,304.50 ------— — 830 Health Service/Retireneot 2,028.50 ------835 Insurance 918.20 84 Legislative 3,172.52 84505 Prop I 10,096.33 850 LaborRelations (7.00) 855 Political Contributions 900.00 858Legal Services Coemittee 03.90 860 Screening 7,131.1' 860A Screening - Retainer 2,000.00 863 Publications 3,36.33 867 Uviforn S Safety49.55 070 COPS 1,000.00 0720 Insurance - Life 1,116.01 875 Federal Litigation 6,3b6.7S the OLD SOD 880 Stress 285.55 895 Sports - 852.40 096 Back packing168.56 897 Run for Sooth 250.52 60,102.78 Cash spent over receipts 22,136.66 Cash atbeginnivg of period General Accovot $ 4,085.89 Dean Witter . Acct. 75,175.83 80,262.72 TAVERN Ending Cash Balance General Account $ 2,72" 94 Oct. Adj. 728.2' Dean Witter Acct. 54,669.fS $58,126.05 The balance on hand at the commencement, of the month van $80,262.72. There was received from all sources during the month $30,046,121 during 959 TARAVAL STREET the same period the expenses amounted to $60,182.78, leaving a balance on hand of $58,126.06. SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Open Hours 1130.930 J Closed Sundays X"nan tResIauran

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4 Page 4 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN November 1983 Dan White Case New Wrinkle in White Case Witness Upheld By Maitland Zane U.S. Attorney General Lowell Jensen, chief of the Justice Department's criminal division and his District Attorney Arlo Smith said yesterday he is San Francisco District Attorney Arlo Smith com- classmate at Boalt Hall law school, has not responded satisfied that a veteran homicide inspector was telling plained yesterday he is getting the brushoff in his ef- -to his phone calls this week. the truth when he testified during the 1979 murder trial forts to persuade the Justice Department to prosecute "There's been no movement in the case," Smith said of Dan White. Dan White on federal charges in connection with the yesterday. He has been urging federal officials to pro- The issue arose last week, when a former City Hall murders of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor secute White under federal civil rights laws. aide- said she saw Inspector Frank Falzon at the death Harvey Milk. In frustration, the district attorney yesterday sent a scene of Supervisor Harvey Milk shortly after Milk and Amid rumors that federal prosecutors will make a telegram to Attorney General William French Smith, Mayor George Moscone were killed on Nov. 27, 1978. decision this week, Smith has been asking them to con- asking for consideration of a report from a former City Falzon, who played a key role in the investigation of sider an unconfirmed report that questions the Hall aide, who said she saw a homocide inspector view the shootings by White, said he had never seen Milk's credibility of one of the homicide inspectors who in- Harvey Milk's body at the scene, although he testified body in the supervisor's City Hall office. vestigated the ease and was a witness in the White trial. to the contrary at the White trial. Yesterday, Smith issued a statement that said But the district attorney said yesterday that Assistant The inspector, veteran homocide Detective Frank Falzon's version "has been corroborated" through in- Falzon, has denied the claim by former City Hall aide terviews with eyewitnesses. Gale Kaufman that she saw him at the Milk death "The declaration of Ms. Gale Kaufman, who stated November 3, 1983 scene shortly after the shooting on Nov. 27, 1978. that she saw Frank Falzon come into the area and view The statement I gave on the witness stand was true Milk's body, has been reviewed with Ms. Kaufman and Personal and Confidential and factual and I stand behind it," Falzon said yester- eight other persons as the scene," Smith's statement day. "I never saw Milk's body until I saw him on the said. Inspector Frank Falzon - slab in the coronor's office. "Mr. Kaufman now states she saw Falzon in the cor- San Francisco Police Department It is unclear what effect the allegation, if true, might ridor before Milk's body wsa removed but did not see Homicide Detail have had on the White trial, other than to raise ques- Falzon view the body of Supervisor Milk. 850 Bryant Street tions about Falzon's credibility as a witness. The "It is our belief that Ms. Kaufman was confused San Francisco, California 94103 district attorney has assigned one of his own in- about seeing Inspector Falzon in the supervisors' offices vestigators to look into the report. area on the morning of Nov. 27, 1978." Dear Frank, If White is not indicted on federal charges by Falzon responded yesterday, "I am hurt by the way November 27, the five-year statute of limitations will Mr. Smith handled this whole affair. I feel I was used I saw the item in today's newspaper where Arlo have run out and he must be freed from Soledad Prison as a political ploy for Mr. Smith to gain further support Smith has asked an investigator to look into the on January 6. in the gay community. - possibility of your presence at the Board of Supervisors Kaufman was Supervisor Quentin Kopp's aide at the "Why did he fire off a telegram to the U.S. attorney on the day of the Milk/Moscone assassination. time of the City Hall assassinations and now works in general saying that he was 'investigating new evidence' Speaking for myself, and I am sure the entire Public Sacramento as a consultant to Assembly Speaker Willie (in the Dan White case) without ever contacting me Defender's Office, we are chagrined at what has hap- Brown. after he announced the investigation." pened. We know your reputation as a public officer is Reprinted from Reprinted from impeccable and that your truth and veracity is S.F. Chronicle, Thurs., November 3, 1983 S.F. Chronicle. Wed. November 9, 1983 unassailable. We might be on the other side of the case, but we have had nothing but the highest respect for your character. Please feel assured that on this one, we're on the right side of the table. DEFINITELY A POLITICIAN AND Best personal regards, Jeff Brown Public Defender NOT A PROFESSIONAL November 9. 1983 by Insp. Bob Huegle tions. Next Mr. Smith assigned the investigation to his Four years ago Arlo Smith ran for the office of Chief Investigating Officer, Jack Cleary. If Mr. Smith Inspector Frank Falzon District Attorney of the City under the slogan: "A Pro- had had any interest in the truth of the matter from the Homicide Section fessional, Not A Politician"-, against an incumbent with onset all he would have had to do was ask Jack Cleary Hall of Justice a record that made it resoundingly effective with the who had been Inspector Falzon's partner in the 850 Bryant Street voters. Now with an incumbancy of his own to defend, Homocide Detail for seven years. Mr. Cleary was not San Francisco, California 94103 Mr. Smith is running unopposed and will by this prin- consulted and the reason is becoming more obvious. ting have been reelected despite as difficult record to Mr. Cleary properly delegated the investigation to two Dear Frank: defend as his predecessor. - of his staff members. I am pleased to see that the question raised about Several incidents have surfaced over the past four When Inspector Falzon learned of Mr. Zane's im- your credibility in a Chronicle article of November 3 has years that question Mr. Smith's ability to make sound pending article and its content he went to the Chronicle been retracted in the November 9th issue. But as we decisions. Substantial doubt has been cast on his effec- City Editor, Jerry Burns, to explain that he, and only know, you can't "unring a bell." tiveness as a leader in the role of the top law enforce- he, had documentation the day of November 27th, Therefore, I want to go on record, explicity and in ment official in the City by those who previously 1978, minute by minute, including photos of the scene. writing, to say that I have the utmost confidence in you welcomed his arrival on the scene. Mr. Burns told Inspector Falzon: "I put no credence as a person, a police officer, and an investigator; and On Tuesday, November 1, 1983, Mr. Smith met with into the Zane article and I believe you but WHY is Arlo that your credibility stands, as it always has, above Maitland "Sandy" Zane of the San Francisco Chronicle Smith giving it such credence? WHY did he fire off a reproach. and John Wahl, attorney for the estate of the late telegram to Washington without even consulting you, You have honored the Police Department with your Supervisor Harvey Milk. Following this meeting an ar- his Chief Investigator on the case?" - service. ticle appeared in the Thursday morning Chronicle titl- Twenty years in The Department, thirteen years in the Sincerely yours, ed "New Wrinkle in White Case". In this article Mr. Homocide Detail with the responsibility for handling Cornelius P. Murphy Smith admitted sending a telegram to Attorney General the City's most sensitive cases didn't impress Mr. Chief of Police William French Smith, urging federal prosecution in Smith, but his groundless attack on a good cop shook the Dan White case because he had "new evidence". the Bureau of Inspectors, indeed the whole Depart- The new evidence was a statement by a then Supervisor ment. Mr. Smith far from covering himself with glory aide and a now Assembly Legislative aide, Gail Kauf- had shown himself to be just what he ran against "A EXCELSIOR. man, that she had seen Inspector Frank Falzon Politician But Not a Professional." standing over the body of Supervisor Milk at the City When the article was published, reaction was swift. SUPER SHELL Hall on November 27th, 1978. The Inspector had In addition to the Bureau of Inspectors, many judges, TOWING & ROAD SERVICE testified that he never saw Milk's body that day until attorneys and even the staff of the District Attorney's late in the afternoon when he and Coroner Boyd office united behind Inspector Falzon shocked at the TUNE UP - AIR CONDITIONING Stephens made an examination determining the mishandling of this issue. Public Defender, Jeff Brown, BATTERIES - BRAKES - TIRES number of bullet wounds suffered by the two victims. an arch rival on many cases, came to the support of an 1820 San Jose at Santa Rosa 334-8866 On the surface one would suspect that Mr. Smith adversary driven by respect for his integrity and dismay San Francisco, CA 94112 33:3-2261 had a responsibility to answer these allegations made by for a fellow attorney's ill-conceived behavior. Himself Zane, Wahl and Ms. Kaufman. However, our incum- an elected official, Mr. Brown must have been truly bent District Attorney saw an opportunity to get a little horrified. ink just prior to an election and court the gay communi- Embarrassed members of Mr. Smith's office ty on an issue they take most seriously. Never mind that apoligized to Inspector Falzon for something they had he would be doing so by soiling the professional reputa- no part in, one attempting to mollify him referring to (415) 567-6543 tion of Inspector Falzon without having given the most the incident as a joke. Frank Falzon isn't laughing. A cursory examination of the facts available; this seemed good police officer's reputation for integrity, good an easy decision to make. Making sure that. he got the judgement and veracity are tools without which he can't ALFORD WOOTEN, Jr., D. P. M. most out of the currency of Inspector Falzon's career do his job. And while it is gratifying that professional Mr. Smith then went on radio and television callously members of the law enforcement community know, PODIATRIST - FOO', SPECIALIST stating that if the allegations were true the bottom line believe in and support Frank Falzon, it can't complete- of the ledger sheet would read perjury charges against ly erase the private anguish that those of us who know the Inspector. Frank best watched him suffer. Hours 1-6' P.M. Mr. Smith knew that the charges were not true but Mr. Smith will win the battle for his election but will By Appointment Weekdays his personal agenda motivated him to take these ac- lose the war of public opinion. It isn't believable that Closed Thursday the gay voter to whom he seems to be pandering would La 011a appreciate being lied to. 2340 SUTTER ST. Restaurants Maybe Mr. Smith was used in this also. After all ONE AND TWO Maitland Zane has been trying to find a publisher to SUITE 307 - Special Soups and the Food of Nicaragua SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 94115 take his manuscript on the case. Unfortunately it is no 700 Van Ness (415) 441-1167 more credible than Mr. Smith's allegations against 2417 Mission Street (415) 282-6086 Frank Falzon and no one will touch it.

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THE Oo C. C. October 13, 1983 SURVIVAL MANUAL Community Services Committee

by Greg Winters The Community Services Committee encourages all For expenses to play the game, matching funds from Legal Services members to let us know about any particular charity Fire Department - This is the first in a planned series of articles dealing you would like for us to make a gift to for the Christmas M) Friedlander 2nd) Canepa $200.00 withhow you, a San Francisco Police Officer, can in- season. Just drop a note or call the Association and Check: To San Francisco Police Dept. c/o Tom Bruten crease your chances of surviving an interview with the leave a message. 3) Special Olympics Office of Civilian Complaints. Present: C. Canepa, G. Wright, W. Frazier, M. Petrie, 741 30th Ave SF 94121 c/o Executive Director (Con- While most officers have, at one time or another, ap- H. Friedlander tact: Dennis Schardt) to help pay for the equestrian peared before Internal Affairs to answer allegations of New Business: Friedlander reinstated as committee team misconduct the "game" and its rules have changed con- member, to replace Bob Mahoney M) Friedlander 2nd) $500.00 siderably. The police officer investigators of the I.A.B. Next Meeting: Thurs. Nov. 10 4) Shriners East/West Football Game knew departmental operations and asked those ques- Shriners Hospital c/o East West Football Game, 1700 tions required to explain your conduct or determine Donations: 19th Ave. SF what actually occurred. The civilian staff of O.C.C. is 1) Louise Lombard School for the Handicapped M) Friedlander 2nd) Canepa $150.00 literally working in the dark as they have no police ex- (Contact: Maureen Oshea) 5. Robert Saucedo Memorial Labor Studies Scholar- perience and little, if any, local government work in Benefit for the School and Special Olympics ship Fund their past. They tend to ask questions that search the 741 30th Avenue SF 94121 1040 Frankfort Street Daly City CA 94104 manner in which you did a specific act, rather than ask- M) Canepa 2nd) Frazier $400.00 M) Wright 2nd) Canepa $40.00 ing if you simply did whatever act is in question. 2) SFPD vs SFFD soccer game to benefit Special 6) YMCA 220 Golden Gate San Francisco O.C.C. investigators have also tended to ask "do you Olympics (Contact: Tom Bruten) - M) Frazier 2nd) Friedlander $50.00 always..." or "Is it your practice to ..." questions. Another problem concerns the quality of the training THE RESTAURANT AT THE HYDE-PLAZA HOTEL given these "babes in the police woods". The training BRUNCH / LUNCH / DINNER in the Public Safety Officers' Bill of Rights (Gov't Code 7 1-7088 sec. 3300, et seq.) given these people was both made- quáte and frequently just plain wrong. The O.C.C. were given instruction by current and former I.A.B. personnel who, themselves, had little, or no, understan- THE ding of your rights and who frequently didn't give a d-- n even if they did know. HYD11 WIlY In succeeding issues I'll review the procedural steps 835 HYDE STREET followed by O.C.C. and your rights at each step. We'll SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94109 also look at the traps for the unwary inherent in O.C.C. procedure, what you can do to avoid them, and the rights and remedies available to you through the Bill of Rights. Let me remind you that your best defense remains 411 VALENCIA thorough and active representation by the P.O.A. you SAN FRANCISCO 94103 pay your dues to. The help is there and available to you 4'il. rlu twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week if you ask •lli for it. We can't help you if you don't ask for it, and the 1307 9th Avenue quality of that help depends on how quickly you call for UMR Bennett Automotive help. Last minut calls tend to get last minute represen- i San Francisco, CA tation and -last minute results. MMS 94122 (415) 665-5311 PAUL BENNETT 663-1769

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AROUND QUESTION AUTHORITY by Theodore A. Schlink III We are bound as agents of two masters, one master THE DEPARTMENT signs our checks, and the other we live within. The by Don Carlson You are probably familiar with the bumper sticker master we live within is of paramount concern, due to that reads, "QUESTION AUTHORITY', however, the fact that they give the master who signs our checks IRONBABY CONTESTANT? . . . that would be have you ever given much thought beyond its obvious the money and authority to do so. In order to maintain Robert Leland Gerrans, born on August 11, 1983, to connotations as to what it means? the delicate balance between the department and socie- Carolyn and Art Gerrans (Vice Crimes), and weighing In your career, you will be, or may already have, been ty, we look to our employee organization to maintain in at 8 lbs., 3 oz. The Ironbaby, events? That would be: confronted with the question as to whether or not it is and encourage a free exchange of ideas between those (1) seeing how much of your fist you can stick into your proper for you as a Police Officer to question the that tend to continually clash on legal, professional and own mouth; (2) messing your clean diaper in the least authority of your supervisors or the employee organiza- philosophical concepts. For example, if a law enforce- possible time right after you've been changed; and (3) tion that represents you? I will begin my answer with a ment goal is traffic enforcement, then the reduction of bouncing a rattle off a strategic part of either parent's synopsis of our duties, which are, to protect life and accidents, rather than the imposition of ticket quotas is head. property, and to preserve the peace. In order for us to proper. A police goal to patrol or investigate assigned ONE LEAVES, ONE CARRIES . . . Op. Center's perform the aforementioned duties, it is incumbent areas with reasonable diligence to discover or prevent Dennis Schardt won't soon forget October 3, 1983; his upon us to see to it that the citizens of the City and crime is a legitimate goal. On the other hand, a police father, John, died on the very day that Dennis' wife, County of San Francisco get their money's worth of officer or investigator is not expected to abuse the Barbara, gave birth to their new son at Children's preservation and protection of life, property and peace. power or discretion conferred upon him by the State to Hospital. John David Schardt (7 lbs., 3 oz.) carries with On the other hand, does a breach of our duty occur satisfy departmental desires or societal mandates that him not only his grandfather's name, but also that of when the basic mission is thwarted by acts that tend to are contrary to what the officer or investigator knows to his maternal uncle who died recently, the victim of a compromise or inhibit those stated goals?. be accepted and proper and lawful conduct. street robbery. Members should be respectful to superior officers at What then is accepted and proper and lawful con- HAVE THE FLEAS FLED?. . . Mike Gonzalez and all times, however, a superior officer should also conduct? Is it what your supervisor tells you to do? Is it Frank McDonaugh of Co. D have their doubts. It sider the time, place and manner of an exchange with a what special interest groups expouse? Is it City Hall, or seems that an infestation of fleas visited Mission last subordinate officer. What does this all mean, simple, the court rooms adjacent to it? Since all of the month with a vengeance, discriminating against neither those that do the work and those that supervise the aforementioned groups have a competing role in con- race, creed, nor rank, as Frank and Mike can attest. work should share the overall responsibility due the trolling our work place, who should we look to for the An exterminator was called in, but the results may not department and the citizens it serves. In order to avoid guidance necessary to effectively and lawfully protect be known for some time. Does this mean the Mission is alleged breaches of duty, it seems to be elementary that and serve the public. Obviously, we look first to our still an FTO station - Flea Training Officer? acts or ideals that tend to compromise or inhibit our supervisors, because they represent the view that WANNA BUY A MUSEUM?.. . Crime Lab's Bob goals can be worked out in meaningful dialogue with ultimately signs our checks. On the other hand, what if Fitzer is coordinating the creation of an SFPD Museum supervisors who otherwise would balk at the very idea of your supervisors are wrong, or what if their motives and to be housed, tentatively, at the Academy. Part of that having their decisions questioned by a subordinate. If reasoning are contrary to what you know to be proper effort entails soliciting donations from the public for there is a conflict, then the question arises as to who is and responsible conduct? As an individual, one's voice restoration and maintenance of antique items (and, no, owed the greater duty of loyalty, the department or the will carry as far as the ear will reach, but the voice of I'm not referring to old patrolmen!). If you know citizens it serves? In the first place, the department is many resounds in the consciousness of all those who are anyone who is also interested in preserving our Depart- the vehicle through which the citizens place their money not able to perceive what they otherwise would not ment's heritage, or if you have any items to contribute, and trust to have law enforcement duties carried out. hear. phone Bob at Ext. 1508. And, Chief, Bob has been try- On the other hand, our system of government allows That my fellow officer is what the San Francisco ing to get this project off the ground for three years - the same citizens to regulate the conduct of law enforce- Police Officers Association is all about. You have a du- maybe we could arrange to get him a bit more official ment officials in the performance of their duties. Police ty to yourself, the department and the public to make encouragement and recognition? Officers are in fact citizens, and to a great extent they known your thoughts, feelings and desires as they relate DID ROBIN WILLIAMS REALLY START LIKE have an obligation of loyalty as members of a Police to effective law enforcement. On the other hand I do THIS? . . . For those of you who like to spend your off- Department to conform their conduct to Department not recommend that you compromise an investigation duty hours on the North Peninsula, the Taylor Street rules and procedures, with a concommitant obligation or prosecution of a criminal offense, and do not divulge Bar & Grill in San Bruno, at El Camino and Taylor St. to conform their individual conduct to societal norms, any information that is made confidential by law or (where else!?), now has an "Open Mike Comedy & desires and values. Dual status, yes; Dual loyalty, yes; department orders , however, don't be afraid or timid Talent Showcase" every Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. Dual obligation, yes. when addressing your concerns regarding the proper or improper operation of this department to your superiors. Likewise, do not hesitate to address your concerns to your station, unit or detail representative to FAMILIAR ATTITUDES HAVE CAUSED the POA when you have exhausted meaningful dialogue NEWSPAPER TO BECOME STALE with your superiors. by Theodore A. Schlink III membership has established a routine of silent protest SHEEHAN & HICKS REALTY Every month I read articles submitted by familiar that can be remedied by the responsible utilization of names, who discuss familiar topics in familiar tones, this newspaper to publish your views. Please take the RESIDENTIAL - INCOME - COMMERCIAL and the net result is a limited exchange of familiar time to write for this paper, so those like me, who really & BUSINESS OPPOPRTUNITY ideas, concepts, and attitudes. care, can act in accordance with views we know exist, INVESTMENTS Our newspaper is an in house organ that is meant to but never seem to be articulated. NEW AGENTS keep the membership informed as to current events, WELCOME trends and attitudes. Have you ever wondered if there 1699 Dolores Street was anyone else out there who shared your feelings on San Francisco 94110 issues that never seem to be addressed by your tradi- DELI PLUS tional lineup of newspaper contributors? If so, maybe 647-6886 1900 HAYES STREET it's time that you put your thoughts into written form, 752-5155 so that we may all benefit from those topics that are relevant to your career as a Police Officer. 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Page 8 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN November 1983 RECEPTIVITY IS KEY TO RECOVERY by Ed Donovan have even at times watched them die in their homes, There also are moral considerations for departmental Retired Boston Police Officer cars, or on the way to a hospital. We are confronted by support for officer-involved shootings. The early suicides, murders, drownings, accidental deaths, demonstration of such support may help relieve labor Shock evokes in most of us a feeling of fear. It deaths on the highways, deaths in our own personal problems within a department and assist in establishing reminds us of a state we have been in at various times of relationships, neighbors, and even our fellow officers. credibility between administration and line personnel. our lives that made us feel helpless and out of control. But in the midst of life, there is little talk of death ex- Officer moral will also be enhanced by such departmen- I can't help but feel that police officers think fear is cept to occasionally make light of it by some joke or tal support. an illegitimate feeling for our profession. Fear is a other means of denial. The constitutional guarantee that a person is inno- healthy mechanism, an alarm bell to impending . It is not until after some traumatic event, like a cent until proven guilty by a court of law must of danger. shooting, that we are forced into the realization that life necessity be extended to a police officer, particularly in Yet, we live in an occupation that is constantly in is finite. It makes you pause and think, dying is a part yew of the additional pressures and burdens that officer death's shadow. We see sick people all the time. We of living and we have to come to terms with this. use of deadly force invokes. Oftentimes, police officers Up until this time, we never paid much attention to are burdened with having to prove innocence rather our own death, we acted as though we were going to live than the converse. In order to assure this guarantee, the Cops troubled forever. You have to deal with the pain of death. We department should provide legal services to its officers. don't like to talk about death although in police work it Psychologists who work with police officers indicate hangs over us thickening the air with tension and fear. that almost all officers indicate that almost all officers by drugs, drink You cannot deceive yourself by telling yourself these who become involved in fatal use of force incidents have fears will go away, they will take care of themselves in similar reactions. the long run. You have to confront life's fears and The officer becomes less aggressive in his work, other may get help tragic events. officers treat him with a fascination, city officials are There are various stages a police officer goes through likely to keep their distance from him publicly, the of- By Beth Hughes ficer's relationship with his family may become strain- Examiner staff writer when involved in trauma. The warning stage usually comes by way of the radio call. It may relay a holdup in ed, the officer will probably experience flashbacks and By month's end, San Francisco police officers with a nightmares, a very high proportion of officers involved drug-or alcohol-abuse problem could have a depart- progress, a child struck by a car, a sudden death, a in fatal shootings ultimately leave their departments mentally sanctioned alternative to suspension or ter- family disturbance, man with a knife or any other calls mination: treatment. that are so familiar to the working police officer. because of the stress disability. A draft proposal outlining a course of identification This automatically sends the body into what is known Many officers have been awarded "stress disability" for substance abusers is now under consideration by the as the alarm stage. This is the stage Dr. Hans Selye retirements based on a finding of being emotionally un- Police Commission, Chief Cornelius Murphy and board describes as the "Fight or Flight" stage. It prepares the fit for continued police work following the trauma of a members of the Police Officers Association. body for whatever emergency is ahead. We are all shooting incident. The commission, departmental representatives and familiar with the term; the "butterflies", the shakes, The family of the involved officer is faced with the POA have already had one work session on the pro- choking, up-tight, etc. These are all part of the fight or similar moral and ethical strains following a shooting posal. A final version could come before the commis- flight syndrome and all living human beings will res- encounter. More times than not, the family is complete- sion for a public hearing as early as next week. pond to the alarm. ly forgotten, not only by the department but also by the Departmental regulations currently call for Then there is the impact stage where you may be in- officer himself. automatic dismissal for drug-related offenses and a volved in a physical fight, a domestic dispute with a lot Following a shooting incident, the department and three-month suspension for the first on or off-duty of yelling and screaming, picking up a mutilated torso the officer are usually subjected to community and alcohol-related offense, unless an officer is intoxicated off the highway, trying to breathe life back into an in- media pressures. These pressures and the need to have while on duty, which is a firing offense. fant, and of course, being involved in a shooting. In time to confer and reflect on the incident mean that the Because training and paying an officer for the first 18 most cases the officer responds to his training and life's department is under some obligation to temporarily weeks at the Police Academy costs $24,000, proponents experience in handling such stress. We usually respond relieve the officer from the rigors of police duties. Some of the detoxification alternative say it will save the to the best of our abilities and maintain our "cool" departments have recognized this need but have department money. throughout the immediate event. stigmatized the officer by placing him on "suspension," "I think it's time the public sector recognizes what Then there is the after stage, the coming down stage. which is usually associated with negative discipline. the private sector has known for a long time," said the This is the period when the body will shake, inside or While an officer may be exonerated of all liability and Rev. John Heaney, the department's senior chaplain. outside, and you will try to hide it. You may notice your returned to full duty, the original "suspension" re- "Every corporation recognizes that there's no sense in hands sweating and your stomach in knots and here mains ingrained in the public eye. writing off an alcoholic." most officers question what is happening to them. Here To overcome this stigma, and yet provide the officer As head of the stress unit, which operates in- again the value of training in stress awareness to show with a few days of paid time off, the department should dependently of the department. Heaney, with Officers that this is a normal stage that everyone experiences, use "administrative leave." Also, when the officer I Joe Engler and Mickey Shea, had been instrumental in not just police officers. psychologically prepared to return to work, the depart- developing the treatment program. Then there is the delayed action stage. This is the ment may consider a more lengthy period of "light" or "Alcoholics usually are above-average intelligence," stage where the numbness of the event is wearing off, "administrative" duty where the officer is provided he said. there is no one around, and you may start to second- with an opportunity to continue doing real police work Treated for their disease, he said, "they're very effec- guess what you did or what your partner did or didn't but off the street for a short while. tive not only in their work but also in counseling and as do. You may realize that you could have been killed or The integrity of the police is never so critiqued as an example to guys who can see not to be afraid of ad- you may very well be in what is known as the denial during and following the investigation of an officer- mitting they have a problem." stage. Here the officer will say to himself and others, involved shooting. Commissions have been formed as The stress unit now assists many officers with drink- "It didn't bother me," and believe it. In some cases this oversight committees in an effort to determine the best ing or drug problems as part of its counseling program. may be true. In many cases it may be the officer's way way to investigate such incidents. "They come in here because they can come in of coping with a very traumatic event. If, in fact it isn't If deadly force is to be used, the officer must exercise without being recognized, and there's no parking pro- bothering him he will go on with life in a business as the highest degree of care, proficiency, mental and blem," Heaney said of the unit operating from the usual manner. But, if the officer is rationalizing, it is physical calmness, and unflinching determination to Apostleship of the Sea, 399 Fremont St. only a matter of time before there will be serious achieve the immediate objective to stopping a life- The proposed detoxification program would cost changes in his behavior. He may suffer insomnia, agita- threat. about $3000 and be paid for by the participating of- tion, on and off the job injuries. He could become less This very complex process may be completed in a ficer, according to Engler. aggressive or more aggressive, impotent, have poun- matter of seconds. The consequences of the final action "It's important that the officer be held responsible ding headaches or just become a very withdrawn, lonely have grave legal, physical, emotional implications that for this," Engler said, adding that accepting respon- man. extend far beyond the moment of action for all parties sibility is integral to the treatment. We police officers do a lot of quiet suffering. The involved. Paying for the treatment would also be cheaper for 'macho' image keeps us from admitting this. Family For the officer, the action could result in lifelong the officer than losing pay through a suspension, and friends see it but don't always know what to say. psychological trauma; severe administration sanctions Engler said. Getting through the traumatic event, you will have to such as suspension, dismissal, criminal or civil action in POA President Al Casciato also favors passage of a use all your energy and use your truest instincts and state or federal courts. For the officer's family, the ac- diversion program for officers. give into your real feelings. tion could result in mental strain, trauma from waiting Consideration of the proposal, which would consist for legal and administration rulings, threat of physical of a 28-day out-patient program of medical treatment DEPARTMENT SUPPORT retribution. For the city, the action could result in and counseling, does not indicate a softening of Chief liability damage suits, riots. For the victim, the result is Murphy's hard-line position on substance abuse. Many police departments tend to neglect an officer end of life or serious injury. For the victim's family, the "One of the things that separates a police officer's who has been involved in a shooting incident. This result could be loss of a loved one, or a family provider. job from other jobs is that you sometimes must use neglect generally includes the officer's assignment, the availability of psychological services, legal set vices, force, sometimes deadly force," Murphy said. "There's RECOVERING no room for any compromise. counseling services, personnel and family services. This type of treatment often places the officer in self- The key td recovery is receptivity. Be open to "I'll go along with all these programs. Sure I want to imposed isolation. something new. Be willing to move on, to turn the cor- help the guy, get him into the treatment programs, but An officer involved in the use of deadly force can be ner and get on with life. it's got to come before an officer violates department It is extremely important that in these initial stages regulations." subjected to several areas of criminal and civil jeopardy as well as being vulnerable to departmental discipline. that the officer be afforded every support the police If there is any battle over the proposed program, this organization can give such as the opportunity at is where it will emerge. These potential legal actions and litigation place a great strain on both the officer and the department. Litiga- counseling. Proponents of the detoxification program have Peer support groups gives officers the closeness and presented the department with a plan that would go in- tion arising out of police use of deadly force can occur many years after the incident. This necessitates the emotional support to work through the especially to action when an officer came before the Police Com- traumatic episode. The support systems act as a buffer mission on suspicion of violating departmental regula- preparation to defend such action and use of force by the officer immediately after the incident. for the individual or individuals against the overwhelm- tions. ing stress of the event. The officer, in person or through an attorney, could Since the department gave the officer the necessary equipment to perform assigned duties, the department When you begin to understand your feelings, you ask the commission to refer the case to a five-member begin to see things more clearly. This is the first step to evaluation committee. should support the officer for his use of that equipment in the furtherance of his duties and responsibility to the believing in life again; to healing yourself. After a thorough physical examination by a doctor general public. This departmental support should be The Chinese character for the word 'crisis' is made expert in substance dependency, for which the officer up of two parts. One is the symbol for danger, the other would pay, the committee would weigh the physician's established at the earliest stages of post-shooting investigations and, when appropriate use of deadly force is the symbol for opportunity. A crisis can be an op- report and the officer's work record. is established, remain firm despite outside press, portunity for growth. An officer can emerge feeling Reprinted from S.F. Examiner, October 4, 1983 media, federal government, or civil litigation pressures. stronger and more capable than ever before. N

November 1983 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN Page 9 LETTERS Response to peers. Errant attorneys, and the members of your 'This would greatly assist members of the San Fran- tions, respectively) no later Ray Shine's doctors, business persons agency with an idea about us in planning reservations cisco Veteran Police Of- than July 1, 1984, to adopt and police officers can and a Lake Tahoe vacation. for,the coming seasons. ficers' Association wish to Open Letter regulations governing the should be judged by the My wife and I have a con- Sincerely yours, thank you and the San maximum amount of time October 26, 1983 average ordinary citizen. dominium on the North Keith Hawkins Francisco Police Officers' checks can be held. These In the final analysis that is Shore of Lake Tahoe 467 Berland Way Association for your untir- regulations must be based Police Officer Raymond what the jury system pro- which we rent to law en- Chula Vista, Calif. 92010 ing efforts in pursuing the upon the following Shine #523 - vides. forcement personnel. 1978/79 and 1979/80 criteria: Rest assured that I share I have enclosed an in- Thanks retroactive pay suit. The 1. The actual time for Dear Officer Shine: your confidence that any formation bulletin about favorable decision processing and transport Paul C. Chignell I appreciate your letter San Francisco Police Of- our unit at Tahoe. We rendered by the court, in between the depository Vice-President to the San Francisco ficer who conducts him or would appreciate it if you our favor, is sincerely ap- and payor institutions. S.F. Police Officer's Policeman. I shall try to herself in a professional would allow the bulletin to preciated by all our 2. The fastest air respond to the questions manner has little to fear be placed on a permanent Association members. transport time between 510 Seventh Street you have raised. Your first from any inquiry, be it bulletin board which has With every best wish for depository and payor in- San Francisco, Ca. 94103 concern was that the "Citizen" or ''Peer wide accessibility to the the continued success of stitutions to be used for public rallied around an Group" in nature. You members of your agency the San Francisco Police purposes of setting the Re: Grievance 35-83 idea that was proposed by may also be assured that (but not accessible to the Officers' Association in the reasonable time for the "San Francisco Bar we will strive very hard to general public or future. transport. Dear Paul: Association and Their represent the citizens of suspects). Very truly yours 3. The most expeditous Political Bed-Fellows." All San Francisco and not to We believe that there Just a short note to Sol Weiner, President route and means for pro- ideas that are generally put become the agent of any are probably members of thank you and the Associa- per cessing of returned items. to public vote start with a one particular group or your command who would tion for your -assistance in Raymond P. Seyden, In practical effect, in small group of people, who ideology. be eager to take advantage the filing of my grievance. Secretary most instances, the max- then try to convince the Very truly yours, of this opportunity for a Special credit should go to imum hold will probably very inexpensive vacation Brother Linehan for his larger group that their Eugene M. Swann Banks Bite be five days or less. ideas are valid. This is true Director at Lake Tahoe during the tireless efforts in this mat- With this piece of land- for the San Francisco Bar Office of Citizens upcoming seasons. ter. The Float mark legislation, Califor- If I am named as a Association as it is true for Complaints I would like to ask one Dear Friend: nia joins the State of New plaintiff in the lawsuit con- the POA and "Their other favor of you. If you At long last the Senate York which also passed in- cerning time and one half, Political Bed-Fellows" in COP's Sweetheart Deal decide to display my has, by a vote of 38-0, to law this year a bill which bulletin to your personnel, legislation, please be sure their attempt to muster For Tahoe Dream passed AB 1723, my float attempts to reduce hold public support for their I would appreciate an to advise me prior to the bill, and the Governor has periods in much the same filing date so that I can ideas as expressed in Pro- Dear Sir, acknowledgement. Would signed it into law. manner. position I in the upcoming I am a Police Officer you please have a member notify the Department as The bill, which goes into Moreover, this issue election. Such was also the with the City of Chula of your staff drop me a required in General. Order effect January 1. 1984, continues to gain momen- case in the last election on Vista, California. I am card indicating that the D-1, 12/30/81, Section I, contained the original tum and support nation- Subsection A, Paragraph Propositions I and J. writing to acquaint you bulletin will be utilized? disclosure requirements wide. You should be proud Your second concern 33. that banks, savings and that you took the time, seems to be directed to the Sincerely, loans and credit unions trouble and expense to ex- fact that O.C.C. is headed LAKE John R. Goldberg notify customers of their press your views on this by an attorney and staffed hold policies at the time an issue. The float bill is truly by people who are also at- Thanks account is opened, when a an example of a grass roots torneys. May I give you a TAHOE October 17, 1983 deposit is made and when movement by the people brief background of the 1983-84 an individual hold is plac- that proves that the personnel in O.C.C. The Al Caciato, President ed. democratic system works. two senior investigators are CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER HAS A CONDO Thank you for bringing FOR RENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL. DUR- San Francisco Police The bill requires the not attorneys and have had ING THE UPCOMING YEAR WE WILL BE RENTING Officers' Ass'n. regulators of the banks, this issue to my attention no legal training. One has OUR CONDO BY THE WEEK (SUNDAY NOON 510- 7th St. savings and loans and and for your support along been a private investigator THROUGH SUNDAY NOON) TO MEMBERS OF San Francisco, CA 94103 credit unions (Department the way. for a number of years and YOUR DEPARTMENT. OUR UNIT IS NEAR KINGS of Banking, Savings and Sincerely. the other has been a BEACH, JUST 2 1/2 MILES FROM NEVADA NORTH Dear Al: Loan Commission and Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. member for the Berkeley SHORE CASINOS AND 45 MINUTES FROM RENO The officers and Department of Correc- Speaker of the Assembly Police Department also for AND SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. a number of years. The remaining staff of seven con- TAHOE IS A YEAR-ROUND PLAYGROUND - sists of two investigators, WINTER FEATURES SKIING & TOBAGGANING AT NUMEROUS RESORTS, INCLUDING NORTHSTAR, who are licensed to prac- SQUAW VALLEY, ALPINE MEADOWS, MT. ROSE, tice in California. One of TAHOE DONNER, SKI INCLINE, POWDER BOWL, the remaining five in- SUGAR BOWL, ETC. SUMMER FEATURES vestigators has no legal BOATING, SWIMMING, FISHING, HUNTING, HIK- training. The remaining ING, RAFTING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WATER SKI- four investigators have at- ING AND MORE. PUBLIC MARINAS ARE tended law school, but are AVAILABLE FOR LAUNCHING YOUR OWN BOAT. not practicing attorneys. GOLFERS MAY ENJOY ONE OF SIX NEARBY As an aside it is interesting COURSES. SIGHTSEERS WILL ENJOY THE to note, that at least two of PONDEROSA RANCH (SITE OF BONANZA FILM- ING), EMERALD BAY BOAT EXCURSIONS, AND POA representatives who OFF-SEASON EXCURSIONS UP THE HEAVENLY attend interviews so far VALLEY SKI LIFTS. BABYSITTING SERVICES ARE have the same background AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY THE CASINO as the aforementioned in- NIGHTLIFE. vestigators, i.e. graduates of law school. THE STUDIO CONDO WILL ACCOMMODATE 4 I do not beleive that the ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN MAXIMUM. THERE IS A office is disproportionally DOUBLE SIZE BED, TWO TWIN BEDS, AND BUNK staffed with legal minds. BEDS FOR CHILDREN ONLY. THERE IS AN ALL As a matter of fact one in- ELECTIRC KITCHEN (INCLUDING REFRIGERATOR, RANGE AND OVEN, DISHWASHER, COMPLETE vestigator prior to his hir- COOKWARE AND UTENSILS, AND ACCESSORY ing, was a cab driver, APPLIANCES), FIREPLACE, WALL-TO-WALL another one was a retailing CARPETING, PATIO BALCONY, WASHER AND men clothing store clerk, DRYER, ICE MACHINE, AND A RESIDENT another was an in- MANAGER ON PREMISES. THERE IS ALSO A vestigator for the District RECREATIONAL ROOM WITH LOUNGE, Attorney's Office. Another FIREPLACE, AND AN EXERCISE ROOM, OUTDOOR' one worked as a Director JACUZZI WHIRLPOOL BATH, SWIMMING POOL, in an agency trying to ob- AND LARGE SUNDECK AND OUTSIDE PATIO. ALL tain employment op- YOU HAVE TO PROVIDE ARE TOWELS AND BED When we lose an election I portunity with those peo- LINEN (BLANKETS ARE PROVIDED). feel like the whole city is ple who had difficulties THE RENT IS $20000 FOR ONE WEEK (SUNDAY rejecting me personally! finding employment. This NOON TO FOLLOWING SUNDAY NOON). office has tried to assemble a group of people with IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE FAMILIAR WITH WAYNE varied background and AND MIRIAM SIMMONS' UNIT (THEY ARE NOW perspective, so that we RENTING THEIR UNIT TO PUBLIC SAFETY PER- may draw upon one. SONNEL), WE ARE IN THE SAME COMPLEX AND another in sights and PROVIDE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INEX- strengths. PENSIVE TAHOE VACATION. I do not agree that the FOR ADDITIONAL INFO AND/OR RESERVATIONS, world of criminal law and PLEASE CALL KEITH OR SANDY HAWKINS IN justice is so complex that it CHULA VISTA, CA., AT (619) 421-2949. should only be judged by November 1983 Page 10 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN

September 6, 1983 (Amendment) NOTE FROM THE SECRETARY Board of Directors Meeting As directed by a motion of the Board of Directors at the meeting of September 6, 1983, the title of the SPECIAL ITEMS POA Board meeting held on July 5, 1983 is hereby Kopp to be held on 8/11/83. ($100.00 per person) The amended to read: INFORMATIONAL MEETING It was then M/Rapagnani SIT Collins to purchase 10 motion passed. Voting yes: Linehan, Dempsey, Paren- OF THE BOARD. tickets to an event celebrating Dianne Feinstein's 50th ti, Maloney, T. Collins, Doherty, McAlister, Respectfully submitted, birthday party on 9/1/83.($100.000 per person) Presi- Rapagnani, Hebei, Huegle, Schmidt, D. Collins and Gerald J. Schmidt dent Casciato then moved to table, however failed to Chignell. Voting no: Lum, Novello, Dito, Casciato and Secretary receive a second on the motion. The original motion Flippin. then failed with nobody voting yes. It was then M/Linehan S/Maloney to purchase 10 It was then MIChignell S/Maloney to purchase 10 tickets to a function in behalf of Supervisor Carol Ruth tickets to the Third Annual Moscone Dinner to be held Silver to be held on 9/9/83. ($50.00 per person) After a withdrawn. It was then M/Lum 5/Flippin to purchase at Moscone Center on 9/15/83. ($150.00 per person) lengthy discussion it was M/Dempsey 5/Flippin to 2 tickets to the function. The motion passed. Voting The motion failed, voting yes were: Linehan, Maloney, table. The motion to table failed. Voting yes: Lum, yes: Lum, Linehan, Parenti, Novello, Maloney, T. Col- Rapagnani, D. Collins, Chignell. Voting no: Lum, Dempsey, Casciato and Flippin. The original motion lins, Doherty, Rapagnani, Hebei, Schmidt, D. Collins, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, T. Collins, Doherty, was then amended by the maker to purchase 5 tickets to Casciato and Flippin. Voting no: Dempsey, McAlister, McAlister, Hebei, Dito, Huegle, Schmidt, Casciato and the function. The motion was then amended by Hebei Dito, Huegle and Chignell. Flippin. S/Parenti to purchase 2 tickets. The motion failed. It was M/Schmidt S/Rapagnani to purchase 2 It was then M/Linehan 5/Chignell to purchase two Voting yes: Parenti, Hebei, Casciato and Flippin. The tickets to a function in behalf of John Vasconcellos - tickets to the Third Annual Moscone Dinner. The mo- motion was then amended by T. Collins S/Chignell to Chair, Assembly Ways and Means Committee on tion passed. Voting yes: Linehan, Parenti, Novello, purchase 20 tickets to the function. The motion failed. 9/18/83 ($100.00 per person). The motion passed. Maloney, McAlister, Rapagnani, Huegle, Schmidt, D. Voting yes: Linehan, Dempsey, Maloney, T. Collins, Voting yes: Lum, Linehan, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Collins and Chignell. Voting no: Lum, Dempsey, T. McAlister, Rapagnani, Schmidt, D. Collins and Maloney, McAlister, Rapagnani, Huegle, Schmidt, D. Collins, Doherty, Hebei, Casciato and Flippin. Chignell. Voting no: Lum, Parenti, Novello, Doherty, Collins, Flippin. Voting no: T. Collins, Doherty, It was then moved Hebei, S/Schmidt to purchase Hebei, Dito, Huegle, Casciato and Flippin. The Hebei, Dito and Casciato. four tickets to a dinner in recognition of Assemblyman original motion to purchase 5 tickets to the function It was then M/Rapagnani S/T. Collins to purchase Art Agnos on 8/20/83. (Benefit Potrero Hill then failed. Voting yes: Linehan, Maloney, T. Collins, 10 tickets to a buffet dinner honoring San Francisco Ci- Neighborhood House - $40.00 per person) After a brief Doherty, Rapagnini, Schmidt, D. Collins and Chignell. ty Attorney George Agnost on 9/14/83. ($250.00 per discussion the number of tickets was increased to 10. Voting no: Lum, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, person) The motion failed with nobody voting yes. The motion passed unanimously. McAlister, Hebei, Dito, Huegle, Casciato and Flippin. It was then M/Linehan S/Hebel to purchase five It was then M/Hebel S/Chignell to purchase 3 tickets Gerald J. Schmidt tickets to a luncheon in behalf of Supervisor Quentin to the function. After a brief discussion the motion was Secretary

T. Collins, Ballentine and Casciato. Voting no: Lum, Sep tember27, 1983 Linehan, Keys, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Connoily, Maloney, Doherty, McAlister, Dito, Schmidt, D. Col- lins, Chignell and Flippin. Board of Directors Meeting It was then M/Chignell S/Linehan to endorse District Attorney Arlo Smith in his bid for re-election. The meeting was called to order with the pledge of passed Phase I of the Q-35/Q-50 examination and who The motion passed. Voting yes: Linehan, Keys, Paren- allegiance at 4:17 p.m. would be taking both Phase II and Phase III. Motion ti, Maloney, T. Collins, Ballentine, Schmidt, D. Col- Present were Lum, Linehan, Keys, Dempsey, Paren- passed unanimously on a voice vote. lins, Chignell, Casciato and Flippin. Voting no: Lum, ti, Novello, Connolly, Maloney, T. Collins, Doherty, It was then M/Dempsey 5/Lum to demand that the Dempsey, Doherty, McAlister. Abstaining were McAlister, Rapagnani, Ballentine, Hebei, Dito, Consent Decree Unit publish a passing cut-off score for Novello, Connolly and Dito. Huegle, Schmidt, D. Collins, Chignell, Casciato and Phase II and Phase III at 70%. After a brief discussion It was then M/Chignell S/T. Collins to endorse Flippin. Absent was McKee. the motion was withdrawn. Sheriff Michael Hennessey in his re-election bid. The A discussion then ensued pertaining to negotiations It was then M/Parenti S/Wright that the POA for- motion passed. Voting yes: Lum, Linehan, Keys, between the City and County of San Franciscio and the mally request a meet and confer with the department Dempsey, Novello, Maloney, T. Collins, Doherty, POA regarding a potential detail for President pertaining to the Chief's proposed temporary Q-60 ap- Bailentine, Dito, Schmidt, D. Collins, Chignell, Casciato. After a lengthy discussion it was M/Linehan pointment criteria. The motion was then amended by Casciato and Flippin. Voting no: Parenti and S/Parenti that the Board of Directors send the original T. Collins S/Connoily that the POA will not endorse or McAlister. Abstaining was Connolly. proposal to the general membership for approval or re- agree to any form of discrimination pertaining to tem- It was then M/Chignell S/Schmidt to endorse Pro- jection. if no agreement is reached as a result of ongo- porary appointments at any level. The amendment position B. The motion passed unanimously on a voice ing negotiations within 30 days and furthermore that passed unanimously on a voice vote. The original mo- vote. whatever agreement exists at the end of 30 days will be tion then passed unanimously on a voice vote. - It was then M/Schmidt S/Maloney to endorse Pro- sent to the membership. The motion passed. Voting It was then M/Lineham S/Chignell that each position C. The motion passed unanimously on a voice yes: Lum, Linehan, Dempsey, Párenti, Connolly, signature submitted on petitions pertaining to by-laws vote. Maloney, Rapagnani, Huegle, D. Collins. Chignell. amendments regarding political donations be verified It was then M/Chignell S/Maloney to endorse Pro- Voting no: Keys, Novello, T. Collins, Doherty, as that of a bonified POA member and furthermore position E. The motion passed unanimously on a voice McAlister, Ballentine, Dito, Schmidt and Flippin. Abs- that no vote of the membership take place until such vote. taining was Casciato. time as the POA attorneys investigated the legality of It was then M/Schmidt S/Linehan to endorse Pro- It was then M/Chigneil S/Schmidt to take Item #6 of the provisions contained in the petition. It was then position D. The motion passed unanimously on a voice the agenda out of order. The motion passed M/Rapagnani S/Connoily to table the motion. The vote. unanimously by voice vote. After a brief discussion it motion to table passed 25 to 6. It was then M/Hebel It was then M/Schmidt S/Ballentine to endorse Pro- was moved by Linehan S/Schmidt to authorize an addi- S/D. Collins that the petition articulating the political position F. The motion passed unanimously on a voice tional $1,000 expenditure to the Public Pension Invest- donation proposals be defeated and not sent to the vote. ment Proposal, assuming the criteria as outlined in an membership. The motion passed on a voice vote, 28 to It was then M/Schmidt S/Linehan to oppose Pro- earlier motion by the Board had been met. The motion 2. position 0. The motion passed. Voting yes: Linehan, passed unanimously on a voice vote. The General Membership Meeting was then adjourn- Keys, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Maloney, T. Collins, SECRETARY'S REPORT ed at 7:52 p.m. Doherty, McAlister, Ballentine, Dito, Schmidt, It was then M/Chignell S/Maloney to approve the The regular Board meeting was then reconvened at Chignell and Casciato. Voting no: Lum, Connolly, D. minutes as printed in the September issue of the 7:53 p.m. Collins. It was then M/Chignell S/Connolly to oppose Pro- POLICEMAN newspaper. The motion passed It was then M/Schmidt 5/Linehan that the expen- position P. After a brief discussion the motion was unanimously on a voice vote. ditures pertaining to the purchase and renovation of Crime Lab equipment as well as the fingerprint com- withdrawn. It was then M/Linehan S/Dempsey to sup- TREASURER'S REPORT puter be investigated to determine whether or not the port Proposition P. The motion passed with Connolly It was then M/Schmidt S/Lum to approve the expenditures were made in violation of the original voting no. Treasurer's report. The motion passed unanimously on agreement wherein the POA donated monies to the It was then M/Chignell S/Flippin to support Pro- a voice vote. fingerprint computer fundraising effort. Motion passed position J. The motion passed unanimously on a voice Treasurer Collins then gave a status report with unanimously on a voice vote. vote. recommendations as to the spending priorities of the It was then M/Novello S/Connolly that the POA It was then M/Chignell S/Maloney to purchase 5 Association. communicate to the Civil Service Commission its feel- tickets to a function on behalf of Assembly Speaker At Treasurer Collins' invitation, certified public ac- ing that John Walsh should be replaced as General Willie L. Brown, Jr., to be held on 10/27/83 ($100.00 countant Mike Keiser gave a report on his analysis of Manager based on his letter in support of Consent per person). The motion passed. Voting yes: Linehan, the financial status of the International Union of Police Decree Unit Director Ray Wong. After a brief discus- Keys, Parenti, Novello, Maloney, T. Collins, Doherty, Association. It was then M/Chignell S/Schmidt to sion the motion was withdrawn. Schmidt, D. Collins, Chignell and Casciato. Voting no: table the IUPA general membership election pending Lum, Dempsey, Connolly, McAllister, Dito and Flip- more input from the IUPA. The motion passed SPECIAL ITEMS pin. - unanimously on a voice vote. It was then M/Schmidt S/Dito to remain neutral in It was then M/Linehan S/Schmidt to authorize a Attorney Ralph Saltsman then gave a lengthy the upcoming mayoral election. It was then moved by supplemental expenditure for the legislative budget in Federal Litigation report. Linehan S/T. Collins to table. The motion to table fail- the amount of $4,000.00 for the funding of 50 The regular Board meeting was then recessed at 6:45 ed. Voting yes: Linehan, Connolly, Ballentine and Flip- telephones in the basement of the Police Officers' p.m. to allow for the September General Membership pin. Voting no: Lum, Keys, Dempsey, Parenti, Association Building, the use of which would be Meeting. Novello, Maloney, T. Collins, Doherty, McAlister, donated to those issues that we are in support of. The The September General Membership Meeting was Hebei, Dito, Schmidt, D. Collins, Chignell and motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. then called to order at 6:46 p.m. Casciato. The original motion then failed. Voting yes: It was then M/Chignell S/Schmidt to purchase 2 The discussion pertaining to Federal Litigation was Lum, Keys, Dempsey, Doherty, McAlister, Hebei, tickets to a function in behalf of District Attorney Arlo then continued. It was M/Parenti S/Rapagnani to go Dito, Schmidt and D. Collins. Voting no: Linehan, Smith to be held on 9/28/83 ($150.00 per person). The to Special-Item #2 of the General Membership Meeting Parenti, Novello, Connolly, Maloney, T. Collins, motion failed. Voting yes: Keys, Maloney, T. Collins, Agenda. Motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. It Ballentine, Chignell, Casciato and Flippin. Schmidt, D. Collins, Chignell and Casciato. Voting no: was then M/Lum 5/Rapagnani that the POA formally It was then M/Ballentine S/Collins to endorse Mayor demand a list of names of those individuals who had Feinstein for re-election. The motion failed. Voting yes: continued on page ll

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September 27, 1983 October 20, 1983 continued from page 10 Lum, Linehan, Dempsey, Paenti, Connolly, Doherty, Board of Directors Meeting McAllister, Dito and Flippin. Abstaining was Novello. It was then M/Chignell S/Schmidt to donate $200.00 The meeting was called to order at 4:13 p.m. with the political commentaries, the nature of which are inter- to the re-election campaign of Sheriff Michael Hen- pledge of allegiance. Present were: Lum, Linehan, nal, off of the front page of the POLICEMAN nessey. The motion passed. Voting yes: Linehan, Keys, Keys, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Connolly, Maloney, newspaper; that henceforth such commentaries would Parenti, Maloney, T. Collins, Doherty, Dito, D. Col- Doherty, McAlister, Rapagnani, Ballentine, Hebel, appear on the interior under the heading of Political lins, Chignell, Casciato. Voting no: Lum, Dempsey, Dito, Huegle, McKee, Schmidt, D. Collins, Chignell, Commentaries. The motion failed. Voting yes: Keys, Novello, Connolly, McAllister, Schmidt and Flippin. Casciato and Flippin. Excused was T. Collins. Connolly, Rapagnani and D. Collins. Voting no: Lum, It was then M/Maloney S/Dempsey that Brother The Board then heard a presentation from San Fran- Linehan, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Maloney, Chignell resolve his financial matters pertaining to cisco Firefighter Terry Wallace who is seeking the POA McAlister, Ballentine, Hebel, Dito, McKee, Schmidt, Firefighters Local 798 and that the POA Screening endorsement in his re-election bid as a member of the Chignell, Casciato and Flippin. Committee be directed to resolve all other financial Novato Fire Board. matters pertaining to Firefighters Local 798. It was then M/Parenti S/Schmidt to endorse Terry OLD BUSINESS M/Chignell S/D. Collins to approve the proposed Wallace. The motion passed unanimously on a voice A discussion pertaining to the POA's contribution Memorandum regarding Policy of the POA pertaining vote. toward the purchase of a fingerprint computer on to legal representation of members and furthermore The Vice President's report was deferred to the behalf of the San Francisco Police Department then that it be printed in the next edition the POLICEMAN. Report of Committees took place. Motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. President Casciato then indicated that his leave of It was then M/Dempsey S/Doherty to authorize SECRETARY'S REPORT absence from the department would take place beginn- Brother Wright to pursue new insurance coverage as It was then M/Maloney S/Schmidt to delete the ing November 1, 1983. discussed by members of the Board on 9/16/83. Mo- paragraph in the Board Meeting Minutes of 9/27/83 Negotiations with the City and County of San Fran- tion passed unanimously by a voice vote. pertaining to Old Business, in its entirety. The motion cisco pertaining to his detail will continue. It was then M/Schmidt S/Casciato to adopt the passed unanimously. A discussion then took place pertaining to a propos- underlined language in Item #4 of the proposed office Brother Schmidt then indicated that he would amend ed contract involving the Wang Word Processors. staff contract (see file). Motion failed. Voting yes: the minutes of September 6, 1983 to include informa- It was then moved by D. Collins S/McKee to send Keys, Parenti, Connolly, Doherty,- Dito, Schmidt and tion pertaining to whom financial contributions were Louise Wright to computer school and also to grant her Casciato. Voting no: Linehan, Dempsey, Novello, made. an additional 5% wage increase. The motion failed. Maloney, T. Collins, McAlister, D. Collins, Chignell Voting yes: Linehan, Rapagnani, Ballentine, Hebei, and Flippin. TREASURER'S REPORT McKee, Schmidt, D. Collins and Casciato. Voting no: IT was then M/Schmidt S/Flippin to adopt the new It was then M/Schmidt S/Linehan to approve the Lum, Keys, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Connolly, items 8 and 9 of the proposed office staff contract (see Treasurer's Report as submitted to the Board.The mo- Maloney, McAlister, Chignell and Flippin. file). The motion failed. Voting yes: Doherty, Schmidt, tion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Brother Chignell then submitted a response from the Casciato and Flippin. Voting no: Linehan, Keys, It was then moved by Ballentine S/Maloney to defer International Union of Police Associations pertaining Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Maloney, T. Collins, the second payment of variety show monies to the Com- to its financial status to members of the Board. McAlister, Dito, D. Collins and Chignell. munity Services Committee. After a brief discussion it It was then M/McAlister S/Parenti to oppose Mayor The meeting was then adjourned at 10:39 p.m. was amended by Huegle S/Ballentine that deferment Feinstein in her re-election bid, to generate a bulletin, would take place until the monies were requested by the and to send a letter to the membership, assuming the Respectfully, committee chairman. The motion passed unanimously motion passed. The motion failed. Voting yes: Lum, Gerald J. Schmidt on a voice vote. Linehan, Dempsey, Parenti, Connolly, McAlister and Secretary Flippin. Voting no: Keys, Novello, Rapagnani, Ballen- COMMITTEE REPORTS tine, Hebel, McKee, Schmidt, D. Collins, Chignell and Dr. David Sanchez Vice President Chignell gave a COPS Committee Casciato. President, Police Commission report wherein he indicated that the San Francisco It was then moved by Linehan S/Parenti to invoke Hall of Justice District Attorneys Investigators have recently joined Article VI, Section 9 of the S.F.P.O.A. Constitution 850 Bryant Street COPS, along with the Pacifica and Burlingame Police and By-Laws pertaining to the petition appearing in the San Francisco, CA 94103 Associations. October issue of the POLICEMAN newspaper. After a It was then M/Hebel S/Schmidt that within 30 days, brief discussion the motion was withdrawn. RE: TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS: President Casciato announce the date and time of an LIEUTENANTS Internal Affairs Seminar wherein a complete discussion NEW BUSINESS regarding the Office of Citizens' Complaints would take Brother Schmidt then made a proposal that a formal Dear Dr. Sanchez, place. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. meet and confer be requested with the San Francisco May this letter serve as a formal request on behalf of President Casciato then scheduled the meeting for Police Department for the purpose of generating a the San Francisco Police Officers' Association to meet November 12 at 9:00 a.m. policy pertaining to complaints filed with either the In- and confer relative to the proposed formula for ap- Brother Chignell then informed the Board of ongoing ternal Affairs Division of the Office of Citizens' Com- pointments to the rank of temporary lieutenant. negotiations with the City pertaining to Civil Service plaints which are subsequently withdrawn. The item As I'm sure you are aware the Chief of Police has Rule 34. was referred to Labor Relations. heretofore refused to meet and confer on this issue. Brother Hebel then gave a Welfare report wherein he The San Francisco Police Officers' Association has commented on his front page article in the October SPECIAL ITEMS filed for and received an Alternate Writ of Mandate POLICEMAN newspaper, as well as a recently con- It was then moved by Rapagnani S/Schmidt to pur- and a hearing on the Preemptory Writ of Mandate is set ducted retirement seminar by the San Francisco Retire- chase two tickets to a function in behalf of "Friends of for November 11, 1983. The appointments are schedul- ment Board. Louise Renne" to be held on October 20, 1983, $35.00 ed to be effective November 16, 1983. We have filed a Brother Linehan then gave a Legislative Committee per person. The motion carried. Voting yes: Linehan, Writ in the Court of Appeals to prohibit the city from report wherein he indicated that eight separate pieces Dempsey, Rapagnani, Ballentine, McKee, Schmidt, D. making this appointment. of direct mail would be going out shortly in behalf of Collins, Chignell, Casciato and Flippin. Voting no: I look forward to your response. Proposition "I." Lum, Keys, Parenti, Novello, Connolly and McAlister. Very truly yours, It was then M/Rapagnani S/Maloney to keep It was then moved by Schmidt, S/Rapagnani to pur- Stephen Warren Solomon, Inc. chase 10 tickets to the Sixth Annual Alice B. Tokias Ralph B. Saltsman, Inc. Lesbian/Gay Democratic Club Awards Dinner to be Fellow Footprinter! - The next couple held on November 1, 1983, $40.00 per person. The mo- of months hold in store some very en- tion passed. Voting yes: Linehan, Keys, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Rapagnani, Schmidt, D. Collins, joyable gatherings: Chignell and Casciato. Voting no: Lum, Connolly, November 9, 1983 McAlister, Ballentine and Flippin. BULLETIN Prime Rib Dinner It was then M/Linehan S/Rapagnani to purchase Highland House - Santa Rosa one ticket to a reception honoring Supervisor Richard Please Post Guest Speaker Hongisto held on October 13, 1983, $125.00 per per- Sonoma County District Attorney son. It was then M/Ballentine to table. The motion to Read To All Watches table failed. Voting yes: Connolly, Ballentine and Flip- Gene Tunny pin. Voting no: Lum, Linehan, Keys, Dempsey, Paren- November 1, 1983 6:30 - cocktails ti, Novello, McAlister, Rapagnani, Schmidt, D. Col- TO: ALL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS 8:00 p.m. - dinner lins, Chignell and Casciato. The original motion was FROM: GERRY SCHMIDT, SECRETARY $13.00 per person then voted on and it failed. Voting yes: Linehan, Keys, At the Special Board of Directors meeting Rapagnani, Schmidt, D. Collins and Casciato. Voting today, November 1, 1983, the following motion December 13,103 no: Lum, Dempsey, Parenti, Novello, Connolly, was made by Mike Hebei, seconded by Ron McAlister, Ballentine, Chignell and Flippin. Parenti: Christmas Pafly The meeting was then adjourned at 7:38 p.m. "That the Board direct the Federal Litiga- Elks' Club - San Rafael Gerald J. Schmidt tion Committee to not pursue Federal Court $12.00 per person Secretary action re: proposed 0-60 appointments, pending further direction from the Board or January 19,1984 upon exhaustion of all state remedies, up to and including the State Supreme Court." International Footprinters' Association #15 Motion Passed. Chapter Dinner At 1700 hours Judge Ertola denied the request Deer Park Villa - Fairfax for stay. The POA will now pursue a stay in the Guest Speaker Appellate Court. Doug Miller JOY KING RESTAURANT SAN FRANCISCO Chief of Police - City of Ross POLICE OFFICERS' ASSN. Contact I.F.A. #15 Board of Director .air, Member Gerry SchmIdt BROADWAY 861-5060 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133 TEL - (415) 989-5992 510-7th St., 814 P., M/F 553-1544/431-3063 Page 12 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN November 1983

MEDAL OF VALOR AWARDS 16 SEPTEMBER 1983

The Awards Committee met in Room 551. Hall of Officer Stasko to drop it. The suspect responded by fir- twenty-eight grams of cocaine and thousands of dollars Justice, Friday, 16 September 1983, at 0930 hours, in ing another shot at the officer. Officer Stasko im- of stolen property previously taken in burglaries regular session. mediately took cover behind a parked car and once throughout San Francisco. For taking a vicious PRESENT: again ordered the suspect to throw the gun away. The criminal out of circulation under extremely hazardous Commissioner Alfred J. Nelder, Chairman suspect reluctantly complied and Officer Stasko took and life threatening conditions they were granted Deputy Chief George Eimil him into custody. The courageous actions of Officer Bronze Medals of Valor. Commander Raymond J. Canepa Stasko exemplified the highest tradition of the San POLICE OFFICERS DANIEL M. CURIEL Commander Gerald C. D'Arcy Francisco Police Department. The Awards Committee with great pride and pleasure and by unanimous ac- AND RICHARD L. CORRIEA Commander Richard H. Trueb For services rendered on Monday, October 18, 1982, Commander Diarmuid J. Philpott claim granted Officer Michael F. Stasko the Depart- ment's highest honor, a Gold Medal of Valor. at 8:15 p.m. when they responded to a call of a possible Captain Michael A. Brush suicide attempt, female jumper on the roof at 323 Captain Keven J. Mullen Willard North and upon arrival observed numerous fire Captain Richard J. Shippy SILVER MEDAL OF VALOR department units and ambulance crews on the scene. Captain Lawrence A. Gray The application of the following named member of Due to the lack of affirmative action by any of the other Captain Kenneth A. Foss the San Francisco Airport Police was approved for agencies on the scene, the officers ran to the roof and Captain Richard D. Klapp Medal of Valor (SILVER) under the provisions of there engaged the woman in conversation endeavoring Captain Frank J. Jordan General Order 0-5, Sections I-A and I-C of the San to dissuade her from jumping. While conversing with Captain Robert M. Forni Francisco Police Department. her, they moved closer and when she turned away from Captain Paul A. Kotta AIRPORT POLICE OFFICER the officers and advanced within inches of the edge of Captain Michael Lennon, Jr. ROBERT V. SHEEHAN the roof, the officers grabbed her. After a frantic strug- Captain John J. Jordan gle where she nearly pulled the officers over the edge Captain Donald Goad For services rendered, when on Friday, December 24, 1982, while off-duty and driving in the north easter- with her, they were finally able to subdue her and bring ABSENT: ly lane toward the Golden Gate Bridge on Park Presidio her to safety. The heroic and life saving efforts of these Chief of Police Cornelius P. Murphy Bypass Drive near Fulton Street, he observed a vehicle officers earned for them Bronze Medals of Valor. Deputy Chief James A. Ryan ahead of him in the north west lane crash into the ce- POLICE OFFICERS Deputy Chief James P. Shannon ment divider and burst into flames. Officer Sheehan WILLIAM W. MURPHY Deputy Chief Stanley F. Cordes immediately stopped, got out of his vehicle and ran Captain Henry W. Eidler AND DAVID W. HORTON through traffic with his fire extinguisher. The vehicle's For services rendered on Saturday, August 7, 1982, Captain Joseph T. Lordan interior was also filled with smoke and flames and as he Captain Daniel J. Murphy at 10:30 p.m,. while on patrol near 24th and Mission approached he heard agonizing screams for help com- Streets, they observed a suspect wanted on a criminal Captain Thomas L. O'Donnell ing from inside. The Officer then used the fire ex- Captain Willis A. Casey warrant. The officers parked their vehicle and ap- tinguisher to break the window on the driver's side and proached the suspect on foot and ordered him to stop. Captain Victor Macia found the driver with his hair and clothing on fire. Captain Charles A. Schuler The suspect turned towards the Officers, reached into After spraying the driver with foam he endeavored to his waistband and drew a .25 caliber automatic. The of- Captain Lloyd A. Crosbie pull him through the window, but he was unable to do Captain John A. Damon ficers drew their weaons but realized that if they fired, so as the driver was pinned in. Officer Sheehan sensing innocent citizens on foot and in autos would be en- the imminent probability of an explosion leaped over Commissioner Nelder presiding dangered, so instead they rushed head on into the the center divider into on-coming traffic and with a suspect and a violent struggle ensued. The suspect was The application of the following named members of desperate effort, forced open the door and dragged the the Department was approved for Medal of Valor disarmed and thereafter taken into custody. Because 200 pound driver out of the vehicle and for 200 feet they risked their lives to bring this armed and wanted Award (GOLD) under the provisions of General Order thereafter to safety. Because Officer Sheehan displayed 0-5. Sections I-A and I-C of the San Francisco Police criminal to justice they were granted Bronze Medals of outstanding courage and super human efforts in saving Valor Department: the victim from a horrible death he was awarded a Silver Medal of Valor. POLICE OFFICER GOLD MEDAL OF VALOR DOUGLAS J. McCONNON POLICE OFFICER MICHAEL F. STASKO For services rendered on Tuesday, December 7, For services rendered on Thursday, May 13, 1982, at BRONZE MEDAL OF VALOR 1982, at 12:13 p.m. when he was dispatched to 4052 5:35 p.m. at the Safeway Store located at 29th Street The application of the following named members of Balboa Street on a call of an insane man with a meat and Mission Street, when he had his attention drawn to the Department 'were approved for Medal of Valor cleaver. Upon arrival a man came running out shouting a male suspect threatening a female with a gun. Officer Awards (BRONZE) under the provisions of General that a crazy man with a meat cleaver had broken into Stasko immediately approached the suspect and in do- Order 0-5, Sections I-A and I-C of the San Francisco the house and was tearing it apart. The officer entered ing so, he observed the suspect place a chrome plated Police Department: and he came near a small kitchen in the rear of the hand gun in his right jacket pocket. The officer drew SERGEANT FRANK J. HARRINGTON premises he was confronted by the suspect who had a his service revolver, identified himself as a police officer INSPECTOR ALEX E. FAGAN wild look in his eyes. The suspect advanced upon the of- and ordered the suspect to place his hands above his POLICE OFFICER ficer making aggressive gestures and waving a large head. cleaver in a threatening manner. Officer McConnon The suspect ignoring the officer's order, reached into PAUL F. MAKAVECKAS drew his weapon and ordered the suspect to drop the his pocket and pulled out the gun. At this time an For services rendered when, as members of the Nar- cleaver, but the suspect did not comply. Officer Mc- elderly woman pushing a shopping cart, walked bet- cotics Detail, they presented themselves at 63 Beatrice Connon surmising that the suspect was more mentally ween the officer and the suspect. The suspect given Street #6, armed with a search warrant for the ill than criminal, held his fire. After several warnings to momentary cover by the woman fired one shot at close premises. The suspect within the apartment had no in- the suspect to drop the cleaver, the suspect complied. range narrowly missing Officer Stasko. Officer Stasko tention of opening the door, and Inspector Fagan at- But as the officer approached him he attempted to immediately pushed the elderly woman out of danger, tempted to force the door with a sledge hammer. The retrieve the cleaver. Officer McConnon then had to checked her for injuries and then pursued the fleeing suspect, who had been arrested twice for murder, at- engage the suspect in a vicious struggle for control of suspect out of the store onto 29th Street. During this tempted to leave by a side window with a .balcony the cleaver. The suspect was finally subdued and taken pursuit the suspect fired four (4) rounds at Officer below, but was prevented from doing so by Officer into custody. Because he did not hesitate at risking his Stasko, again narrowly missing the officer. Due to the Makaveckas who was covering that side of the building. life to disarm a mentally deranged person and did so extreme danger of possibly hitting innocent The suspect pulled a .22 magnum deringer and pointed without injury to himself or the suspect he was awarded pedestrians, Officer Stasko held his fire. The op- it at Officer Makaveckas as he approached. Officer a Bronze Medal of Valor. Makaveckas shouted a warning to the other officers portunity arose for an exchange of gun fire when they POLICE OFFICERS reached 29th Street and San Jose Avenue, where Of- and then dove head first onto the balcony floor and was ficer Stasko fired three rounds wounding the suspect momentarily stunned. The suspect was about to ad- MARK C. DONZELLI who fell to the pavement. The suspect laying on the minister the "coup de gras" to Officer Makaveckas DANIEL A. McDONAGH pavement, with his gun still in his hand was ordered by when Sergeant Harrington and Officer Fagan from dif- RONALD D. MORRISON ferent locations ordered the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect, in his attempt to cover all three AND JERE M. WILLIAMS MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE officers, realized that he had no chance in an exchange For services rendered on Monday, December 6, of gunfire as Officer Makaveckas had recovered and 1982, at 1:45 a.m., when they responded to a fire in the & SERVICE CORP. 929-1400 had also drawn his weapon when the suspect's attention 1600 block of Mission Street, a three story apartment 1954 LOMBARD STREET was diverted from Officer Makaveckas by the other of- building. The officers entered the smoke filled premises ficers. He then threw down his weapon and was taken and commenced warning and searching for residents SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 94123 into custody. The suspect had in his possession nearly who may have been trapped, overcome by fire and/or smoke inhalation. The officers, while searching, had to crawl on their hands and knees because of the density of the smoke. Their combined efforts led to the safe evacuation of twelve tenants from the building. These officers entered a burning building and accomplished LEXINGTON their mission of rescuing terrified and trapped pepole. Because they risked their lives with full and unques- 350 DIVISADEROat OAK,S.F. - 4 tionable knowledge of the danger involved, they were 552-4522 awarded Bronze Medals of Valor. PANDICK PRESS, NOTE: Police Officer David Gin received a Police Commission Commendation for his part in this inci- San Francisco dent. CAaiL& - POLICE OFFICERS RICHARD B. PARRY 645 HARRISON STREET AND RICHARD J. Van KOLL SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 For services rendered on Tuesday, December 14, 1982 at 1:00 a.m., when they responded to a trespass- ing complaint in a hotel at 663 Valencia Street, and (415) 543-4433 were confronted by a hostile berserk woman who was

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November 1983 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN Page 13 MEDAL OF VALOR AWARDS POLICE OFFICERS continued from page 12 LLOYD A. RITTER pie set of flats at 2139 Lincoln Way, they were flagged brandishing a butcher knife with an eight inch blade. AND WILLIAM J. McGEE & When the officers approached her she placed the knife down by a person who ran from the garage at that loca- against her throat screaming and yelling and threaten- tion screaming for help. The officers were advised that HOUSING POLICE OFFICER ing to kill herself, and drawing the attention of other the residents inside had become mortally ill. Some were JOHN TOMPKINS residents who then gathered in the hallways endanger- dead and some were on the brink of death from carbon For services rendered on Saturday. May 29, 1982, at ing their own safety by getting too close to the hysterical monoxide poisoning. With full knowledge of the danger 9:17 a.m. when they assisted in the termination of the woman. The officers realizing the increasing danger to of this deadly gas, they entered the premises hoping to criminal activity of a suspect who had stabbed another all involved made their move at the first opportunity save lives. One person was found dead and five others person at 1727 Page Street with two butcher knives. and pounced upon the woman. During the struggle that including a baby were found unconscious and carried to NOTE: Housing Police Officer John E. Bain received ensued one of the officers sustained severe lacerations safety by the officers. A family in the top flat was also a Bronze Medal of Valor for his efforts in this incident. to his hands, but they subdued the woman, took her in led to safety. POLICE OFFICERS ROBERT M. RAMOS to custody and eliminated the danger to others in the Medical authorities later stated that if the victims AND JEREMIAH M. HOLLAND hotel. The unquestioned bravery in this highly had remained inside the premises for two more minutes For services rendered on Tuesday. January 18, 1983, dangerous and volatile situation earned for them a all wuold have perished. Because they manifested at 11:02 p.m. when they were informed by Communica- Bronze Medal of Valor. outstanding bravery in risking their lives to save others tions that a female suspect was making anonymous they were awarded Bronze Medals of Valor. POLICE OFFICERS bomb threat telephone calls and had made several in a MICHAEL D. BECKER period of 11 minutes wherein all calls were traced to pay MERITORIOUS CONDUCT phones within several blocks of Geary and Arguello AND RICHARD P. JANESE Boulevards. These officers discerned a pattern being For services rendered on Friday, December 10, 1982, AWARD established by the suspect and arrested her at Geary at 2:40 a.m. when they were dispatched to a serious The applications of the following named members of and Masonic Avenue. disturbance at 3050 24th Street, and observed a male the Department were approved for Meritorious Con- POLICE OFFICERS MICHAEL J. suspect hurriedly leaving the scene. The officers called duct Award under the provisions of General Order 0-5, to the suspect but he ignored their orders and Section I-C of the San Francisco Police Department: FURUSHO AND MICHAEL REGALIA For services rendered on Thursday. February 10, continued onward. The officers overtook the suspect INSPECTOR ROBERT L. PETERSON and as they reached for him, he whirled raising a 1983. at 2:30 a.m. while on patrol near the Beach For services rendered beginning in September of Chalet at Ocean Beach, apprehended two suspects in a machete with a 24" blade and with both hands clen- 1981 and continuing through August of 1982, a period ching the weapon, swang at Officer Becker's neck. The stolen vehicle. A search of the suspects and vehicle of almost a year, had assigned to him 31 cases where revealed a blue steel ruger revolver secreted in a officer ducked and kneed the subject pushing him off two (2) youthful suspects would seek out elderly persons balance and safely from another decapitating swing shoulder bag in the back seat. Follow-up investigation and by using some form of deception gain entry to the revealed that one of the suspects was being sought by that followed. Both officers then wrestled the suspect victim's home and ransack the premises. During this for control of the weapon and were finally able to sub- the homicide detail and the ruger revolver was most period, Inspector Peterson took to the streets question- likely the murder weapon. due him and take him into custody. It was later deter- ing known informants and developing several sources of mined that the suspect had been attempting to chop information. Finally his diligent and painstaking ef- POLICE OFFICER JOHN GRIZZEL down the door of a tavern which the owner had locked forts led to the positive identification of the suspects For services rendered on Monday. February 21, to protect himself from the suspect. Because they ex- and they were located and taken into custody. This 1983, at 5:55 p.m. when he assisted in the apprenhen- pertly handled this perilous encounter, they were classic example of a determined inspector at his best, sion of one of two suspects who had shot and robbed the awarded Bronze Medals of Valor. earned Inspector Peterson a Meritorious Conduct security guard at Tower Record Store, at Columbus HOUSING POLICE OFFICER Award. and Bay Streets. JOHN E. BAIN POLICE OFFICERS POLICE OFFICER JAMES S. GERVASI For services rendered on May 29, 1982, at 9:17 p.m. For services rendered on Tuesday, February 15, ROBERT J. De1TORRE 1983, at 4:10 p.m. in the apprenhension and arrest of a when he and his partner responded to 1727 Page Street AND RONALD ROTH on a report of a cutting. Upon arrival they were con- male suspect armed with a large butcher knife at the in- For services rendered beginning Friday, September tersection of Silver and Bayshore Avenues, where the fronted by a suspect wielding two 12" butcher knives. 3, 1982 and continuing three weeks thereafter, these of- Back-up assistance also arrived and an attempt was suspect had been chasing and swinging the weapon at made to get the suspect to voluntarily drop the knives. ficers conducted an outstanding investigation of a vic- numerous children who had been waiting for the bus at tim's report of grand theft of Persian Rugs from the The suspect ignoring the officers orders launched an all that location. out attack against the officers. Having knowledge that Persian Rug Shop at 559 Sutter Street. The officers, POLICE OFFICERS WALTER CHAN the suspect had attempted to kill a civilian by viciously during their spare time developed leads from several AND KAANW.CHIN stabbing him twice, Officer Bain with his shotgun witnesses and via the Department's Computer, identified the suspect who was also wanted on three felony For services rendered on Friday, December 30, 1982, drawn, and exhausting all means to get the suspect to warrants. The suspect was subsequently located and ar- at 2:45 p.m. when they observed a man swiftly run from break off the attack, was forced to shoot the suspect. rested. Because of these officers' determination, tenaci- the Bank of America at #1 Powell Street, remove an The point blank shotgun blast did not immediately stop ty and investigative thoroughness in bringing this overcoat and a pair of glasses. Officer Chin recognized the attacking suspect as he continued towards Officer criminal to justice, they were awarded Meritorious Con- the man as a felon with an attempted murder arrest Bain, bent on stabbing him with the knives. He advanc- duct Awards. record. The officers immediately pursued him, stopped ed within a few feet from the officer and fell at the of- him and upon further investigation it was revealed he ficer's feet fatally wounded. This suspect had been on a had just robbed the Bank at #1 Powell Street. The of- rampage all morning and more than likely would have POLICE COMMISSION ficers took the suspect into custody and recovered the killed other innocent people in the area. Because this COMMENDATION money taken in the crime. officer's patience and forebearance went far beyond HOUSING POLICE OFFICERS JOHN S. whhich is reasonably expected, he was awarded a The applications of the following named members of the Department were granted Police Commission Com- TOMPKINS AND LUCIAN M. VANCE Bronze Medal of Valor. For services rendered on February 2. 1983, at 11:40 NOTE: Police Officer Lloyd A. Ritter and William J. mendations under the provisions of General Order 0-5, Section l-D of The San Francisco Police Department: a.m. when, they on-viewed a male suspect knock a McGee, and Housing Police Officer John Tompkins woman down, snatch her purse and flee north on received Police Commission Commendations for their POLICE OFFICER DAVID GIN For services rendered on Monday, December 6, Buchanan Street from Eddy Street. The officers im- efforts in this incident. mediately pursued the suspect on foot, and quickly ap- POLICE OFFICERS 1982, at 1:45 a.m. when he and fellow officers responded to a Communications broadcast of a fire at 1672 prehended him. They recovered the victim's purse con- PHILIP M. FLECK, Mission S,treet and assisted in leading 12 tenants of the taining $700.00 and several diamond rings. STEVEN J. RAVELLA, building to safety. DAVID P. KUCIA NOTE: Police Officers Mark C. Donzelli, Daniel A. The meeting was then adjourned MeDonagh, Ronald D. Morrison and Jere M. Williams Willie E. Frazier AND DANIEL J. MAHONEY Secretary For services rendered on Sunday, October 31, 1982 received Bronze Medals of Valor for their efforts in this at 2:30 a.m., while on patrol and passing near a multi- incident. 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Page 14 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN November 1983 OUR HERITAGE San Francisco P.D,, Is Star Detective by William B. Secrest chy's case and were delighted with his rescue. For the then deposited at the federal prison on Alcatraz. Submitted by Sgt./Insp. Nelson pragmatic Lees, it was merely the successful conclusion In October Harpending and his crew were tried for of another investigation. treason and piracy. Lees was an important witness and Lees Suspended Although the "Archy Case" was a noted cause displayed the pulpy clues discovered in the hold. SUSPENSION OF OFFICER LEES.—The Police celebre of the time, San Franciscans were used to seeing Restored, they proved to be chewed-up bills of lading Commissioners met again yesterday afternoon and con- Lees' name in the local press. They had been reading and letters of instruction. This and other evidence cluded the examination of witnesses in the case of Mar- for years about the dashing, plain-clothes officer who resulted in the principal rebels being sentenced to 10 shal North against I. W. Lees. The additional evidence would later be called "the greatest criminal-catcher the year prison terms and $10,000 fines. Lees was busy at of Capt. McDonald and others, corroborated the west ever knew." And with good reason. His story is the time wrapping up the Lercari murder case and testimony that Lees had drawn a pistol and knife on the perhaps without parallel in police history. several forgery trials. City Marshal. After hearing the witnesses the Board Born in Lancashire, England on Christmas Day, The 1860's were busy years with Lees also serving as a took a recess of ten minutes to consult on the verdict. 1830, Isaiah Wrigley Lees was brought to this country deputy U.S. Marshal. When a vicious murder was com- When they returned into the room, the following when he was nine months old. His parents settled in mitted in nearby Visitacion Valley, Lees and his men resolution was offered and unanimously adopted: Patterson, New Jersey, and when his father died Isaiah followed up the clues identifying the principal suspect, Resolved, That the suspension of officer I. W. Lees be was bound out to learn the machine trade. In 1849 he then utilized even scantier clues to track him to and is hereby continued until the 22d day of April, and came to California but quickly learned that few made a Virginia City, where he was apprehended. In in- that he be deprived of his pay from the date of his living at mining. He was employed at the Donahue Iron vestigating the murder of William Larneet, the king suspension by the Marshal during the continuance of Works for several years, then went into the tugboat bolt fell out of his buggy and Lees' ankle was badly the same. business, but was dissatisfied with his work. broken in the resulting accident. He was crippled for a After the resolution had passed. Mayor Van Ness ad- As a private citizen he helped investigate a murder in year afterwards, but managed to subdue and capture a dressed Mr. Lees in the following words: "The Board late 1852 and it was an experience he never forgot. On criminal on the street one day while still on crutches. gives you all credit for being a good officer, one of the October 28, 1853, he joined the San Francisco police Even at this early period Lees found himself utilizing best in the department; but it is necessary that insubor- force, "-to take a rest" he once commented. He was still new technologies in a rapidly changing world. He and dination should be discountenanced. The Board must "resting" in 1900. Chief James F. Curtis were taking daguerreotypes of sustain the Marshal in suspending you for improper In the early 1850's San Francisco was as tough a city prisoners by the mid-1850's, although finances didn't conduct. as could be found in the west. Bursting with adven- always allow such frills. Lees had used the Pony Ex- Some ill-natured words then passed between the turers, thieves, thugs and disappointed miners from the press to exchange information on eastern criminals and Marshal and Mr. Lees, when Marshal North remarked interior, the town could have used twice the fifty in July of 1862 he had met with a New York detective that he could not recognize Mr. L. as a member of the policemen who were expected to keep order. Lees soon who was in pursuit of an absconding New Jersey police force. He then left the Board. learned that some of the police were as rough-edged as harness maker. The officers had utilized the new Adjourned till Tuesday next at3P.M. the toughs they sought to control. A few days after join- telegraph service across the country and Lees was able Isaiah Lees was suspended without pay after he ing the department, Isaiah heard that Captain James to aid in the culprit's arrest in San Francisco. threatened a U.S. marshal with aknife and his service McDonald had been wounded in a pistol duel between The 1870's saw a succession of exciting cases. When revolver in 1856. two other policemen in a Dupont street whorehouse. Lees captured a pair of forgers named Brotherton, they Detective officer Lees knew he was running out of Although appointed the city's first police detective, were tried three times then escaped from jail and had to time. Shouldering his way through the passengers on Lees discovered his brawn was as important as his be recaptured. He traveled to New York to help convict the crowded steamer deck he was alert to any unusual brain. In early 1854 he had helped quell a political riot another forger and was noted as an expert in this field sight or sound. The Orizaba was getting up steam for and was singled out for punishment by local thugs. He of criminal work. "The forte of Lees and Ellis," penned its Panama run and was chugging motionlessly on San was enjoying a cup of coffee in a small cafe one morning Mark Twain while working as a local newsman, "is the Francisco Bay. Lees knew also that he might very well when "Wooley" Kearney and several friends entered unearthing of embezzlers and forgers. Each of these be on the wrong boat. and looked around. Lees knew Kearney as a New York men are the best in one particular line, but at the same Suddenly the flicker of a passenger's white handker- brusier and ballot box stuffer. "He was the homeliest, time they are good in all." ugliest mortal I ever saw," penned a contemporary. chief caught his eye. Edging closer the officer heard a Lees' most noted investigation during this period was whispered "There they are," and moments later spot- Lees knew him also to have been the winner of a gruel- the "Elaine" kidnapping in 1875. When a trio of ted a small boat leaving a North Beach pier. ing, 25 round prize fight held locally in 1850. burglars stole an expensive painting from a local Charles Stovall brought his young black slave, Archy When the trio of thugs began breaking cafe crockery, gallery, Lees put his clues together and had "Elaine" Lee, to California from Mississippi. Archy knew that Lees jumped up and took thepi all on.- His years as an back in the gallery. the next.day, ready for exhibition. California was a free state and disappeared at the first iron worker had made him firmly muscled and tough as The detective captain was so acclaimed over the affair z opportunity. Stovall had him arrested several times nails. Two of the thugs took to their heels, but Lees that his own portrait, in a large gilt frame, was placed under fugitive slave laws, but the state supreme court managed to hang on to Kearney. He hauled him off to beside the reclaimed painting. - finally ruled that he was indeed free in California. The the station house much to the amazement of the other Lees was nearly 65 years old when the "Crime of the ex-slave had no sooner left the San Francisco cour- officers. Century" startled San Francisco in 1895. A young girl troom, however, when he was kidnapped by Stovall who Lees briefly walked a beat, investigated robberies named. Blanch Lamont disappeared and she was at first planned to spirit him out of the state. In any other and con-games and chased highwaymen. He. was ap- assumed to be merely a runaway. Theodore Durrant, a California city Stovall might have escaped, but not in pointed an Assistant Captain in late 1854 and in July of medical student, was questioned as the last person to be old San Francisco. - 1856, at the height of the great vigilante uprising, he seen with her, but he could offer no information. Three Chief of Police James F. Curtis put his best men on was named Captain of Detectives. - weeks later Minnie Williams was found murdered and the case. Isaiah Lees, head of the department's detec- When a saloon owner named Chieto threw acid in the raped in a local church. In searching- the premises for tive police, had been on the force for five years and was face of an ex-mistress, Captain Lees quickly followed clues, the police discovered Blanch Lamont's nude and as handsome as he was brilliant. Two of his men, Henry up a string of clues. A discarded bottle and handker- battered body in the belfry. Lees quickly arrested Dur- Johnson and Henry Ellis, were skillful sleuths also and chief were traced to Chieto's saloon where laun- rant who trapped himself in several lies. The old cap- the trio had solved dozens of crimes together. drymarks established him as the owner. A careful tain then went to work. When undercover work indicated that the search of the saloon turned up a cork that fit the bottle, Gathering testimony and all the physical evidence Orizaba or while a container of vitriol was discovered beneath a the Golden Age were the most likely means of escape available, Lees assembled a damning collection of cir- for Stovall, the detectives watched the two steamers for pile of rubbish. Acid burns on Chieto's trousers and cumstantial evidence. Even the noted private detective several days. On March 7, 1858, it was learned the other evidence resulted in Chieto's arrest and convic- Harry Morse couldn't stem the tide that flowed against tion. It was a classic case of following clues to their in- fugitives would try to board the Orizaba by small boat Durrant during his three month trial. Lees constructed after it had left the wharf. Just before the tugs began evitable conclusion. a scale model of the belfry enabling him to show in easing the sidéwheeler out into the bay, Lees, Ellis and "I assemble the clues," Lees once remarked, "and if great detail how Lamont had been murdered, dragged a deputy sheriff slipped aboard and began prowling the they don't provide the right answer it usually means I up the stairs and jammed between the timbering. The deck. It was then Lees had seen the signal and watched have put them together incorrectly. I then reassemble crowds were crushing in and around the courthouse the as a Whitehall boat approached from North Beach. them until they point to the criminal." The system was day Durrant was convicted in what was considered to be As the small craft came alongside, Lees was recogniz- basic and seldom failed. the detective captain's most noted triumph. ed. "Look out," someone shouted, "there are officers In 1863 the Civil War was raging and California was At the retirement of Patrick Crowley in .1897, Lees on board!" - ablaze with rumors of Confederate plots and Cop- was appointed the new chief. It was the fulfillment of a The detective didn't hesitate a moment. Leaping over perhead activities. Despite large Union rallies in San long-held ambition for the old detective, although he the side Lees landed on the guard housing the huge Francisco, the rumors persisted. In mid-March city was deeply saddened that his wife hadn't lived to see it. paddle-wheels, then jumped again directly into the residents were made aware of just how close they were She had passed away only three months before. rowboat. Ignoring the threats of Stovall and several to the war. When he retired in 1900, Lees didn't feel frustrated friends, he grabbed Archy and passed him up to Ellis For some time it had been known that rebel sym- at those few, stubborn crimes which had defied his like "a sack of potatoes," noted a newspaper account. pathizers were trying to buy a schooner with which to abilities. He had worked tirelessly at-his job and. knew With the black man in custody, the detective next col- prey On coastal shipping. Asbury Harpending had ac- he could do no more. The old chief could honestly rest lared Stovall and herded him quickly aboard the ship, quired a naval commission from Jefferson Davis for just on the laurels of a 47 year career. also. such a venture. When port authorities concluded that Isaiah Lees, passed away in December of 1902. He the J.M. Chapman was the vessel, Lees was brought in had seen San Francisco grow from a collection -of VV As the officers and Archy returned to the Market Street wharf, crowds of black people let out a ringing on the case. The detective captain and his men watched shacks and tents scattered over the sand hills to a.great cheer. They had spent large sums of money fighting Ar- the Chapman for several days- at the Jackson street port and financial center of the west coast. He had been wharf. After noting crates being loaded in the dead of an important part of this growth. Despite the laudatory night, they surmised the ship would be sailing that mor- newspaper obituaries at his death, however, few could ning. really appreciate the long years and endless hours of his At 5:30 A.M. the Chapman -let go her lines and set life devoted to the protection of the city. BANQUET ROOM sail for the Golden Gate. A boarding party from the "He is a man," a reporter once wrote, "entirely AVAILABLE FOR U.S.S. Cyan headed for the departing schooner, just as unostentatious in manner; though sometimes taciturn. PARTIES, MEETINGS Lees and his men joined the pursuit on board the tug, yet never haughty nor distant. He is a detective, AND BIRTHDAY Anashe. The rebel craft was quickly boarded and nothing more, nothing less - thoroughly &detective." PARTIES everyone aboard made prisoners. Crates marked I "machines" were found to contain cannon, guns, Bill Secrest is an art director for a California advertising agen- ROUNDTABLE PIZZA RESTAURANTS powder and other arms. Holstering his pistol, Lees went cy and the author of numerous historical articles on western 5160 GEARY BLVD • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118 below to look for other evidence. As he crawled about American history. (415) 668-4300 on his hands and knees he discovered minute bits of Reprinted from The National Centurion pulpy matter which he carefully saved. The rebels were September 1983

November 1983 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN Page 15 Duo's war on the pimps who prey on kids Vice crimes cops take to the streets with savvy, patience and keen investigative sense

By Beth Hughes tims are often beaten and psychologically terrorized. Both Gerrans and Pavloff maintain a strict separa- Examiner staff writer In between the pimp's arrest and trial, there may be tion between their jobs and home lives. months of delay. These legal maneuverings often de- "I may be a police officer but I'm a wife and mother For the past seven years, San Francisco cops Sgt. Art mand the in-court presence of the victims. Victims have first," Pavloff said. Her refuge is her flower garden. Gerrans and Officer Sue Pavioff have taken on the ci- been known to prefer that a case go unprosecuted "I work in the garden rain or shine. The phone can't ty's mean streets, waging a single-minded war on rather than face their former oppressors once they are reach me there." pimps, especially those flashy figures who prey on free of them. Gerrans, the father of six and grandfather of one, runaway teenagers. "The worst thing is to have people care as much as works out and jogs. "Mentally. it makes you a lot bet- Their investigations sent Wesley Howell, the jockey these two and have (a case) fall apart," Walter said. ter." Physically, it helped him take first place in the pimp, to prison earlier this year. Before that came the But in seven years, Gerrans and Pavloff have never department pentathalon. arrest of Frank Green, the Aptos Junior High School lost a jury trial. Their one case with a hung jury oc- Often after the duo makes their case against the guard who launched youngsters onto the streets, and curred this year. The district attorney refiled the case pimp and his victim is back home, they hear from the Dutch D'Amico, who pleaded guilty on June 6, 1982, to and the pimp pleaded guilty. folks they've helped. pimping. "You get involved in the emotional experience," Ger- "We always tell them to call us if they have pro- To combat pimps, Gerrans and Pavloff combine "ra- rans said. "We spend lots of time with (the victim blems," Pavloff said. tional intelligence with street smarts, patience, commit- witnesses). They develop a lot of attachment to us and "It's reassuring to have cases where, six months ment and keen investigative methods. Perhaps unex- they might say 'I hope we can be friends forever.' later, the juvenile will write you a letter saying they're pectedly in the context of Vice Crimes, they both main- The cops learned early to protect themselves emo- getting good grades," Gerrans said. tionally. "There's a fine line you can't go over," Pavloff Reprinted from tain a magnetic warmth that inspires trust, honesty and S.F. Examiner. October 12, 1983 renewed hope for the future," wrote Bernard Walter, said. "We don't make any promises." the assistant San Francisco district attorney in charge of vice crimes prosecution. Walter, who has worked with Gerrans and Pavioff Outstanding officers since 1981, wrote the four-page, single-spaced letter to Mayor Feinstein praising the partners. Amidst the scruffy three-day-old beards of the under- applauded by peers cover narcs, the stylish 39-year-old Pavloff stood out recently in the vice squad's kitchenette as a beige By Beth Hughes a man whose wife had been threatened by an armed beacon of elegance. Examiner staff writer man asked him for help. Across the table, a shirt-sleeved Gerrans did most of Stasko approached the armed man and saw him put the talking for the two. A 20-year veteran of the depart- With bonhomie and backslaps, the San Francisco a chrome-plated handgun in his pocket. according to a ment, Gerrans' saddle-leather shoulder holster seemed Police Commission awarded two outstanding officers report prepared by Capt. Victor Macia. as much a part of him as his shoes. the department's highest awards. Stasko did not know that the man was 34-year-old They concede their work is misunderstood by the Officer Michael Stasko, 32, a San Francisco Leon Williams. free on bail after his arrest 12 days public, which often views prostitution as a victimless policeman for three years, received a gold medal last earlier on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. crime. night for subduing an armed man in a crowded Mission After drawing his gun and identifying himself as a It's easy to believe otherwise, listening to their tales District supermarket last May. police officer. Stasko ordered Williams to "freeze and of pimps who beat prostitutes with wire hangers, of Airport Officer Robert Sheehan, 27, with two years place his hands above his head." gang rapes inflected to demonstrate a pimp's power or in the department, received a silver medal for rescuing Just as Stasko was repeating his order, an elderly of the psychological damage inflicted by the sex trade. a man from a burning car last Christmas Eve. woman pushed her shopping cart between the officer Prostitution is violent and the victims many. Last night's ceremony before a standing-room-only and his quarry. Using her as cover. Williams shot at "People are always going to think it's a victimless crowd of well-wishers in the Police Commission Room Stasko four times, narrowly missing. crime," Pavioff said. "Hollywood glamorizes it - rich also honored 24 other officers whose actions merited When his line of fire was clear. Stasko returned the call girls being taken on trips. Or they think it hits only bronze medals or commendations. shots and chased Williams near San Jose Avenue and the ghetto," she added. "This is truly a selective group," said Police Commis- 29th Street. Stasko wounded Williams in the exchange. Wrong, according to Pavloff, who argues prostitutes ioner Al Nelder. "These are outstanding efforts. The Williams ignored Stasko's order to throw away his often come from middle- or upper-class homes. work they have done makes this city a little bit better gun. instead firing off another round at the officer She and Gerrans arrested one pimp who "turned and safer for others." before Stasko arrested him. out" a policeman's daughter. Several years later, she is On May 13, 1982, while Stasko was working at his Williams was eventually convicted of attempted in law school, he is in prison. off-duty job in the Safeway at 29th and Mission streets. murder and being an ex-felon in possession of a Gerrans and Pavloff began working together in 1977. firearm. He is now serving an 11-year. 8-month Pavioff had been in the department a year on patrol in sentence in state prison. the Taraval District. Gerrans, 42, arrived from nar- Sheehan saved the life of Ichiro Yamasaki last Dec. cotics, where his reputation as the officer most detested Police officers combine 24 after Yamasaki's car crashed into a cement divider by Haight-Ashbury hippies preceeded him. on Park Presidio Bypass Drive and burst into flames. Both of them are native San Franciscans whose Lugging his fire extinguisher. Sheehan sprinted 200 grandfathers were in the police department together. to bag 3 theft suspects feet to the car, broke a window and sprayed foam on When Pavloff and Gerrans first teamed up, she Three sets of San Francisco police officers combined Yamasaki, whose hair and clothes were ablaze. "worked decoy" as a prostitute. When potential early this morning to arrest burglary suspects. Then Sheehan freed the 200-pound Yamasaki from customers solicited her, Gerrans arrested them. The sequence started at 2:51 a.m. when a man walk- the car moments before it exploded. Sometimes they reversed roles, with Gerrans posing ing near the corner of 12th Avenue and Irving Street "It is quite apparent that Officer Sheehan displayed as a potential customer. When a prostitute solicited was robbed. Officers Jean Powers and Bryan Watkins an utter disregard for his own safety while saving this him, Pavioff arrested her. of Taraval Station, following up the report, pulled over driver from a horrible death while others either fled the Soon after they began working together, Capt. Dair- a black-over-green car with the trunk tied down and scene or stood by and watched from a safe distance." mund Philpott assigned them to all cases that involved took the license number, name of the driver and the report said. - juveniles. description of the three occupants. The following officers received bronze medals: Their mother and father image "put these kids at The car was allowed to go on its way, since the oc- - Sgt. Frank Harrington, Inspector Alex F. Fagan. ease," Gerrans said. Within a year, they were working cupants' descriptions did not match those in the rob- Housing Police Officer John E. Bain and officers all the pimping cases that came into the department, as bery. Michael D. Becker, Richard L. Cornea, Daniel M. well as all child pornography cases. At 3:48 a.m., a 50-year-old man getting ready for Curiel, Mark C. Donzelli, Philip M. Fleck, David W. Since then, they have been "the outreach which in- work spotted a black-over-green car in front of Con- Horton, Richard P. Janese, David P. Kucia, Daniel J. tervenes between the young prostitutes and the pimps' sumers Distributing at 445 Taraval St. The occupants Mahoney, Paul F. MAkaveckas. Douglas J. McCon- street life of drugs and sex for sale," Walter said. of the car were banging on the front door with a chunk non, Daniel A. McDonagh, Ronald D. Morrison, "They are the last hope of salvaging these young vic- of concrete, but left after smashing only a small hole in William W. Murphy, Richard B. Parry. Steven J. tims of an unstable modern society in flux," he said. the door. Ravella, Richard J. Vankoll and Jere M. Williams. "They are the ones who pick up the psychological Officers Dick Lannom and Jennifer Thompson link- The following officers received meritorious conduct pieces fragmented by pimps and 'tricks' and try to put ed the report with the earlier robbery, and the descrip- awards: Inspector Robert Peterson and officers Robert them together again, hopefully into healthy young peo- tion of that car, license plate and occupants, was DelTorre and Ronald Roth. ple with some prospect for happiness." broadcast at 3:53 a.m. Reprinted from For Gerrans and Pavloff, this means a heavy At 4:04, Officers James Pearson and Thomas Feledy S.F. Examiner, October 13. 1983 caseload, an erratic schedule that can go 'round the of Southern Station pulled over a car answering that clock during an investigation or plod through a succes- description going south on Market Street. Arrested on sion of court appearances. charges of attempted burglary were Roy Fletcher, 34, Theirs is a world of unending details - making Denny Burton, 27, and Allad Granger, 23, all local plane reservations to bring a victim-witness back to -residents. testify in San Francisco, interviewing defendants, talk- Police are investigating a possible connection bet- ing with probation officers and working the street. ween this morning's arrests and a burglary three nights For them, the satisfaction of putting kids back on the ago at Consumers Distributing at 3800 Geary Blvd., KINOKUNIYA right track makes the job. where burglars smashed through a front window and BOOKSTORES The kids Pavloff and Gerrans work with are usually made off with $12,000 worth of gold chains. M of AMERICA CO:,LTD. runaways who arrive at a local bus station. reprinted from Often the.first person they meet is a sympathetic S.F. Examiner, October & 1983 1581 Webster St pimp, "who's almost like a psychologist. They listen to San Francisco, CA 94115 them for five or six hours," Gerrans said. "They want (415) 567-7625 to find out what the weaknesses are." Pimps solidify this first impression with the offer of shelter and affection followed by a job proposition - selling sex for him. 610 22ND STREEI #244 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107 PH. 621-1981 When Pavloff and Gerrans step in, the pimps' vic-

Page 16 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN November 1983 Murder rate Police arrest a suspect down in City in killing of See's clerk San Francisco's overall crime rate is down 7.2 per- By Beth Hughes and John Todd "God knows I don't want anything to go wrong now." cent for the first nine months of 1983 and homicides led Examiner staff writers He called it the most difficult case of the year. all other indicators with the biggest drop. 19.5 percent. Malcolm has felony convictions, including one for The Police Department's monthly crime statistics For almost eight months, San Francisco police track- armed robbery. Some were in the Los Angeles area, but showed that in 1983 there were 70 murders committed ed lead after fruitless lead, seeking the killer of Angela Sanders refused to detail his record. in the City compared to 87 for the same nine-month Jimenez, a 58-year-old clerk at the Clement Street See's Department of Motor Vehicle records show period in 1982. Candy Store. Malcolm's last address as 475 Sherwood Drive in Mann Robberies for the year plummeted 15.9 percent with A suspect was finally arrested after he walked into City. Before that, he had lived at 1553 Lincoln Ave. in 4.510 holdups reported compared to 5,363 last year. the San Rafael police department. Marvin J. Malcolm, San Rafael. His license was suspended on May 20 after Police reported burglaries fell 13.7 percent with 36, of Mann City is being held without bail in San an accident Jan. 21 in Corte Madera and another April 9.162 breakins reported in 1983 compared to 10,578 Francisco City Jail. The charges: murder, armed rob- 1 in San Rafael. last year. bery and being an ex-felon in possession of a gun. The case now hinges on whether witnesses who saw a Rapes fell 11.8 percent with 404 incidents reported so Police aren't saying why he went to the San Rafael man roughly matching Malcolm's description at the far this year incomparison to 458 in 1982. station. But as soon as he did, they realized that he Clement Street See's will identify him during police For other crimes, police reported: looked like the man San Francisco Homicide Inspectors line-ups. • A 6.8 percent drop in auto thefts with 4,344 thefts Earl Sanders and Napoleon Hendrix had alerted them Charles Huggins, president of the 62-year-old See's reported this year and 4,659 in 1982. to watch for. San Rafael Police Chief Henry Ingwerson Candies Co., said: "This is great news. I just hope they • A 3.7 percent fall in petty thefts with 26,682 cases said the alert came after San Francisco police learned got the right man." this year and 27,694 in 1982. that Malcolm had been spotted frequenting the Palms Huggins' company posted a $20,000 reward for con- • And a 1.9 percent decline in aggravated assaults Motel on the Highway 101 frontage road. viction of Jimenez's killer. Added to that was $10,000 with 2,753 cases-this year and 2,807 in 1982. San Rafael police detained the man until Hendrix from-city funding by Mayor Feinstein and $2,000 from For the month of September, police reported the Ci- and Sanders arrived to question, arrest and then drive the Secret Witness Program administered by the ty's crime rate dropped 12.5 percent than for the same him into The City. Chamber of Commerce, Public contributions raised the month in 1982. Police think Malcolm is the man who walked into the total reward to $39,768. See's Candy Store at 754 Clement St. the day before "We felt it was our obligation to the community to Reprinted from Valentine's Day last February, robbed Jimenez at gun- help the police in any way we could," Huggins said, S.F. Progress. October 16.1983 point and as he was leaving turned and shot her in the "and it was our obligation to our employees to show face. The robber left with about $200 and drove off in a them we wouldn't just turn out back." small green car. Jimenez died that night. A clerk who was popular with her customers, Her killing outraged the neighborhood and drew Jimenez lived in the Mission District with her only more than $35,000 in reward money for information daughter. leading to her slayer. That day the shop was doing a brisk business in It was a car driving by the Fifth Street police station Valentine's Day candies. A man walked in and one of that first grabbed the attention of San Rafael the four employees tried to wait on him. He refused. At authorities, Ingwerson said, Juvenile investigator John that point, Jimenez ventured from behind the counter Childress recognized it as matching the car described in and went over to the window where she lowered the the San Francisco police circulars seeking Malcolm. blinds. Childress followed the car, which pulled in and park- The man followed her back to the office, where he ed. The driver got out and walked into the police sta- drew a .22-caliber revolver and demanded money. She tion. Inside, clerk Carol Rafferty recognized him. complied and he turned to leave, with about $200. An exhausted Earl Sanders said: "This is where the Then, for no apparent reason, he turned and shot work begins. We've been working on this since the Jimenez in the face. afternoon it happened. We've put in lots of hours and it has paid off." Reprinted from He refused to say how Malcolm became a suspect: West & 1raSZker ESTATE S.F. Examiner. October 7, 1983 1812 Noriega St.. San Francisco, CA 94122 (near Credit Union) - POLICE TALK' DREAMING OF OWNING YOUR OWN HOME? What do you do in case If you have a desire to own a home, start by building your Estate today. Call me now for the of an auto accident various ways you can own.. .and by Rey Ibay identify yourself by presentation of your driver's license for pennies more than you are and vehicle registration. now paying for rent. A lot of people have the mistaken notion that it is a In every event that you are unable to locate the owner INVESTMENT COUNSELING STEPHEN MAXOUTOPOULIS crime to be involved in an auto accident. This is a of the property, or if the vehicle is unattended, you are RETIRED SFPD OFFICER 661-5300 misconception! required to leave a written notice, giving your name and If you are involved in an auto accident, you can free address and a statement of circumstances, in a con- yourself from criminal liabilities (with the exception of spicuous place on the damaged vehicle or property. driving while intoxicated, etc.) if you comply with all You should also notify the police as soon as possible. the requirements imposed upon all drivers by the State Failure to comply with the preceding requirements is RAZORBACK of California in exchange for the privilege of operating a crime of misdemeanor and upon conviction can result a motor vehicle. in county jail imprisonment for up to six months and a ARKANSAS STYLE According to Inspector Dave Gilliam of the "Hit and fine of $500.00. Run Detail" of the San Francisco Police Department, For further questions and information, contact In- the following are the requirements that must be com- spector Gilliam at (415) 553-1641. HICKORY--PIT plied with by all drivers involved in auto accidents: CREDIT DUE *If you are involved in an accident causing injury to I was on vacation in Metro Manila, Philippines when RESTAURANT any person, other than yourself (or death of any person) slain opposition leader ex-Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., 651 DIVISADERO ST. you should immediately stop your vehicle at the scene of was laid to rest at the Manila Memorial Park. It was a SAN FRANCISCO, CA the accident, summon or render aid to the injured par- gloomy day. I saw millions, who endured the off and on ty, and identify yourself by presentation of your driver's burst of shower and the almost perpetual humid air, license and vehicle registration. In circumstances where lined along the funeral route patiently waiting for the 346-9210 you feel that your safety is in jeopardy, you can remove procession to pass. People looked tense and angry and I yourself from the scene of the accident; provided that felt a slight provocation could start a major distur- Eat Here! Take Out! when you reach a point of safety, you immediately bance. Home Delivery! notify the police. As the procession passed by Quirino Avenue, I heard Failure to comply with the above-mentioned re- the chants grow louder and louder. Due to my police in- quirements is a felony and upon conviction, punishable clinations, I could not help but watch the number of by imprisonment in the state prison for up to a year and policemen, who kept the crowd in order, sporting emp- a fine of $5,000.00. ty holsters. *11 you are involved in an auto accident resulting in During separate interviews with General Narciso damage to any property, including vehicles, you should Cabrera, Superintendent of the Western Police District immediately stop your vehicle, locate and notify the (Manila proper) and General Ruben Escarcha, "*%CO driver of the vehicle or the owner of the property and Superintendent of the Southern Police District (cities of Pasay, Makati, Paranaque, etc.). I learned that they ordered their officers not to provoke any hostilities from CR0 WLEY the angry, but peaceful, and sentimental crowd of Pa") mourners. INTERNATIONAL BAR MOVING fr STORAGE "The police presence was to maintain peace and AND RESTAURANT Lie. & Ins. order," said General Cabrera, "not to contribute to the Same Rate Anytime - provocation of disturbance during these trying times." Because of the professionalism displayed by these 619 TAYLOR CLOSET OR FULL HOUSE police officers, the funeral procession, which lasted for between Post and Sutter Offices & Stores 10 hours, ended at the memorial park with no report of 24 Hrs. Service - Free Est. L'A serious disturbances. 775-1028 922-4596 Reprinted from if no answer 922-5244 Philippine News. September 21, 1983 November 1983 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN Page 17 SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT WILDERNESS ADVENTURE YOUTH PROGRAM THE ROPES COURSE

safety net with strict safety rules, the best safety equipment, and a well-trained staff. So what is it all about? It's people. It is learning to take pride in your improvement to matter how small. It is exposing feelings and with that our true selves. It is excitement and enjoyment. The ropes course is a people course. It is not only a place, but a process of personal growth and explora- tion, and it exists through the efforts of people from all ages and all walks of life who share a belief in the value of adventure. Now give yourself a chance, join the SFPD Wilderness Adventure Youth Program on the ropes course, and "go for it!" NOTE: Officers interested in participating in the Youth Program please send a brief note to Officer Walt Scott, Community Relations. Room 553. at the Hall.

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by Walt Scott, Community Relations day. "Awake and aware" becomes our motto. Clear and Chris Andersen, Urban Outdoor Adventure Center signals and communication are stressed. The low elements, those close to the ground, provide Picture yourself leaping from a little square platform the testing ground for the trust and support needed for on top of a 30 foot tree in an attempt to reach a distant the high events later in the day. Our imagination gets trapeze bar, or falling backward from a five foot tree exercised too as we try to figure out how many different stump into the arms of strangers. Can you imagine do- ways there are to tackel an event. There are no "right" ing these? This is the Adventure Ropes Course, an in- ways-any way that works will do. tegral part of the SFPD Wilderness Adventure Youth You will experience moments of doubt, frustration Program. and fear. It's like looking in a microscope and seeing Built and maintained by Jim Brenner and his San yourself clearly for the first time. You face yourself and Francisco/San Mateo county 4H program, and Wayne gradually learn to listen to the "I can" voice inside. McDonald and his students of the Urban Pioneer Pro- Time flys by as you concentrate on the challenge of the gram of McAteer High School this course provides moment. For that brief time nothing else matters. physical, mental, and emotional risks in a safe setting Cares of your everyday lives are forgotten as you strain along with a lot of fun. Here we experience challenge every muscle heart beating and then collapse in relief. but not competition. Each person is supported in There is no greater feeling than a challenge faced as you realizing his or her maximum effort. There is no score a personal victory and the group shares your hap- failure, only success. piness. Participants in the SFPD Youth Program can nor- Throughout the day eyes look up to the high events mally expect this to be their first Youth Program activi- - cables, nets, and ropes 30 feet off the ground. An- ty. Here officers and youth can get to know each other, ticipation and excitement mount as you wait your turn cooperate, and meet individual and group challenges. to get off the ground. A well-trained volunteer staff, including many police As the moment comes to go up fears of falling, officers, develops a plan for each group. Each day is height, and failure are met face to face. You hear the "I different. can" voice and your body moves. You are in charge. A typical day begins with playful exercises and warm- The leaders and group are there to support you in at- ups. Play hard, act silly, have fun, use our imagina- taining your own success. You accomplish something tions. Shared laughter and adventure quickly bring you thought impossible, and you feel great. people together who had before been strangers. A series As the day progresses people get closer and begin to of activities builds trust. Together we expand our limits really care about each other. We all experience satisfac- and discover all the things we can do within the safety tion, pride, and joy. The day ends with a quiet sharing. of group support. The ropes course is a metaphor for the adventures Officers and youth share the responsibility of each and challenges we face in everyday life. It offers risks, others' safety through "spotting" learned early in the tension, and excitement. It also provides a consistent Page 18 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN November 1983

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November 1983 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN Page 19 Make Your City and County. There's Holidays Richer Spring Gardens Center for ladies and gentlemen over 37th ANNUAL SAN FRANCISCO Help Someone Else 45 and the beloved San Francisco Police Madonna Residence where Fellowship of Officers' Association ladies over 60 with modest POLICE AND FIRE 510 - 7th Street income live in safety and Christian San Francisco CA 94103 dignity. Peace Officers Still most widely known MEMORIAL MASS Dear Friends: is the Dining Room itself, Every best wish to you, with new services too: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1983 THE STORY good friend, in this time of barber shop, laundromat, good will. May this shoe repair, and more, all 9:00 A.M. TELLERS message add to your joy of free to the needy. Guests the season. Happily we for the daily well-balanced ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH by Jim Higgins, Robbery Detail present our Annual Report meals average 2,000, many 756 Mission Street on St. Anthony Dining homeless and jobless, but A pastime of policemen - old as the Star itself - is Room and Foundation, so none hopeless. Turkey The San Francisco Police Department has been the telling of stories by the bards of the stations on the that you may share' the feasts draw double the designated as "host" for the 1983 Annual Police/Fire physical powers of man. From the days of the sawdust satisfaction of knowing the usual number or more on Memorial Mass. floor saloons to sparsley lit bars of today. or wherever effectiveness of your chari- Thanksgiving and Police Chief Cornelius P. Murphy and Fire Chief policemen gather. It starts out "1 remember the time" ty throughout all the year. Christmas. Emmet Condon cordially invite all active and retired - years have no preference. only the feats of the giants Back in 1950, when our Every St. Anthony employees of both departments, their families, and of strength. They are the reflections of images which Founder, Father Alfred Foundation charity is part friends to attend. Sworn members are encouraged to be strengthen the backs of us all; and the macho spirit Boeddeker, began serving of a commitment to all in uniform if possible. The principal celebrant will be marches on. Of the athlete that could have been a pun- free meals at 45 Jones people in need of food, Archbishop John R. Quinn. cher who had the Tools of a champion, the gentle bear, Street, many doubted that clothing, housing and Both Departments are also anxious to welcome and until pushed too far. Those men; past and present. are we could continue without healing. In all our work, encobrage city-wide citizens participation in this very part of our heritage bringing us together in a bond of help from City, State, we respect the human meaningful service. comradeship. Federal or Church Funds. dignity of all, without ex- Our memorial service date has been changed from The watch was over, the night was warm, time for a But we determined to deception. You share in the early part of each year to the month of November wet one - off to the local pub. Favorite call in hand, pend on voluntary gifts of whatever credit is earned. since this time is more closely associated with the spirit settling back, attentive ears listen to "can you top funds, food, merchandise No matter which is dearest of Thanksgiving. this?" - stories of our heroes in blue. As tales unravel and services. Soon people to your heart, any gift you The Memorial Mass is our way of honoring all and then conclude, the words "Wow" what an animal began to talk of "The send goes to the charity members who have been killed in the line of duty and to "what's his name again?" - and so it goes on into the Miracle of Jones Street". you favor. When using the remember all deceased members who have served in the night. Now, 33 years and 15 1/2 enclosed return envelope, San Francisco Police and Fire Departments. This is our Then - a voice overrides others "speaking of tough million free meals later, feel free to specify which opportunity to pause and reflect in memory of personal guys and saving your hides - what about Jesus?" the "Miracle" has expand- project you wish to sup- friends and associates who have worked with us Heads turn, drinks dulped, a bewildered silence is met ed amazingly, having port. Your generosity will through the years. by the name Jesus. The voice continues and another grown into the St. Anthony do effective work in the Coffee and danish served by P.A.L. Cadets, will be story unfolds: Foundation, sponsoring spirit of universal good will provided in the lower church hall immediately after ser- "It goes like this: A Man praying in a garden; sud- - - - works of mercy and love, and charity. Again we vices, compliments of the combined Police Officers and denly the sound of voices and a glare of torches. From One offspring is St. An- thank you. Firefighters's Associations. the crowd emerges the villain of history with his thony Farths, Sonoma May your gift to the Please participate with us on this very special day. betrayal kiss. The Man is placed under arrest. He is County. Once homeless needy through our services guilty of nothing, but He is brought before Pilate. the men volunteer for farm add to your own happiness Procurator of Palestine, who could find no fault in labor, living healthfully this holiday season and in Once a year the United Way comes to all of Him.. Only the voices of the crowd echoed in his ears and upgrading their lives, the coming year. us seeking support for agencies whose services "Crucify Him!" Publicly washing his hands he gave this Another is St. Anthony Gratefully, reach out to the needy people in the Bay Area. Man over to them. - - Clinic, 55 Jones Street, Father Floyd A. Lotito, Everyday the United Way helps peo- Jesus, his skin torn loose by the lash, a crown of now affiliated with major O.F.M. ple ..... sick and lonely older people, handicap- thorns driven into His head, struggling under the hospitals. Coordinator of Director of ped people, Camp Fire Girls, Boys' Clubs and weight ofthe cross along the Via Dolorosa to Calvary. services is Dr. Francis St. Anthony Dining Room many many more. Laid upon the cross. His body fastened to it with nails. Chaplain of Curry, former Chief This year, as in years past, the San Francisco He hung on the cross while the jeering crowd mocked Medical Officer for S.F. St. Anthony Foundation Him. A spear pierced His side and it was finished. Police Department has committed itself to help- This sacrifice was done for all of us to cover every ing ensure the success of the United Way Cam- ST. ANTHONY FOUNDATION wrong thing we have ever done. To believe this is not a FINANCIAL REPORT paign. religious act, but an act of faith! A hand pushes an ST. ANTHONY FOUNDATION, a California Not-for-Profit Corporation. If I missed you at your station, and you want empty glass toward the bartender - refill, or call it a Extracted fromstatement of income and expenses for the twelve months ended June 30, 1983 to contribute to the United Way, please contact night - we will never know. Or whether you believe or

INCOME me at 553-1578. not will remain unanswered; only your heart makes that Donations $4,270,061 67.34 Bequests 500,674 9.1 Thanking you in advance for your generosity, decision. Investment Income 348, ',15 5.5 The "Heroes in Blue" were put to rest that night and Farm Sales "46,951 14.9 MAUREEN D'AMICO Madonna Residence Rental Income 91,164 1 Rental Income .4 the victory belonged to one JESUS CHRIST! - 48,607 .8 Program Revenue 64.366 1.0 TOTAl. INCOME $6,350,339 100.01

PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES - St. Anthony Dining Room $446,088 7.0. Madonna Residence 312,332 4.9 St. Anthony Clinic 163,262, 2.6 * St. Anthony Essential Goods Exchamq' 76,031 1.2 tox 1^ St. Anthony Drop-In Center 114,837 1.8 St. Anthony Employment Office 46,385 .7 * Adult Benevolent Association 384,511) 6.0 Jacob's Well Rehabilitation 97,502 3.1 St. Anthony Farm and Rehabilitation 1,001,465 15.8 Restaurant Charity 152,078 2.4 TOTAL PROGRAM Sl505'iCE EXPENSES $2,894,499 45,53. $3,455,840 54.5 41 415/861-4559 GENERAL AND Al)l1INISTSATIVE EXPENSES $519,220 8.2' El' Levi Plaza

FUND RAISING EXPENSE $184,675 2.9' 1265 Battery Street $2,751,945 43.4'- San Francisco, CA 94111 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES St.Anthony Farm & Madonna Improvements $1,052,701 16,6 Dining 00011 Improvements - Phase I 610,308 9.6

Furniture and Fixtures 22,225 .4 Equipment 95,563 1.5 Illi 434-GARO TOTAL CAPITAl. EXPENDITURES Bryant Mortuary $1,780,797 28.1% • Francisco, CA 94102 635 Fulton Street San 41 SURPLUS $ 971,148 15.3% * t0 1) Emergency feeding 2) Emergency shelter $) Phase II rehabilitation *

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Helping move furniture (including pianos) is a small part the Attentive PAL Cadets in class. The Cadets will be involved in PAL Law Enforcement Program Director Ernie Galaviz ex- PAL Cadets played in the Festa Italiana. many PAL and SFPD Departmental related activities. plaining the Program to a new class of Cadets. The Program Literally thousands of manhours are volunteered by the meets each Tuesday night at the Hall of Justice 6th floor Cadets each year. Auditorium through May, 1984 PAL BOY AND GIRL OF THE YEAR WESTERN BARBECUE Y'all Come, Hear? Something new has been added. The traditional PAL Boy and Girl of the Year Awards Dinner will be a WESTERN BARBECUE to be held Thursday, January 26, 1984 at the Police Athletic Club located in Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. All participants and guests must come in jeans and western at- tire. A full course dinner to include salad, beans, potato salad, barbecued steak, and dessert will be of- Three new PAL Cadets during indoctrination classes. They fered ALL for theprice of $6.00. For tickets, call PAL will be in full uniform in the next few weeks. Headquarters. Tickets are limited. First come, first served. Prizes for best costume. In all, 28 outstanding More PAL Cadets in the Festa Italiana. Officer Mickey young boys and girls will be honored. Guraldi stated that the PAL Cadets performed admirably. PAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CADETS The 1983-84 PAL Law Enforcement Cadet Program PAL JUNIOR class began recently. To date, over 60 youngsters have RIFLE TEAM BEGINS signed up. The classes meet each Tuesday night 6:30 P.m to 9 P.M. in the 6th floor Auditorium through May 1984. While there may be a waiting list, all in- The Police Activities League is looking for boys and terested youths in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grades are girls between the ages of 13 and 17 who may be in- asked to call PAL Headquarters for signups. The Pro- terested in beginners riflery. .22 cal Winchesters are us- gram involves inviting guest speakers from the Depart- ed by Sgt. Tom Morris (Ret.), Director, to teach the ment and outside enforcement agencies to address the fundamentals of gun safety, nomenclature, dry fire, Cadets. Tours of county jails, coroner's office, and and competitive action. For signups, call PAL Head- courts are planned. Social activities include boat quarters 567-3215. cruises, picnics, parties, and tours. Some of the many and varied activities that the Cadets participate in are: Officer Micke y Guraldi, Co A (center), a member of the Festa assisting the Department in anti-crime programs, "DIRTY HARRY" IS BACK! Italiana Committee, posing with volunteer PAL Cadets. The assisting in children's and senior citizen sponsored pro- recently concluded Festival was highly successful, in part grams, and assisting in civic related programs. The thanks to the volunteer services of the Cadets. Clint Eastwood, the "Dirty Harry" of movie fame, is Cadets give willingly of their volunteer hours to the back with another movie entitled Sudden Impact. Nor- above projects, and in the thousands of manhours each mally, this column would not be interested in premieres phone 788-9711 year. Some of their activities in recent months include: or movies. This time, however, the Variety Club Blind Portofino Assisting in the Super Senior Sunday Program Babies of America and the San Francisco Police Ac- (6/30/83); Clement St. Fair (8/7/83); Senior Citizen tivities League are co-hosts of the world premiere to be Ca ffe' Flea Market (8/12/83); Festa Italiana (10/7 thru held on Thursday, December 8, 1983 at the Palace of 10/10/83); PAL Boxing Show (10/8/83); No. Calif. 520 COLUMBUS AVE., SAN FRANCISCO, CA Fine Arts. All proceeds to benefit both organizations. A Asian Peace Officers Assn. Luau (10/14/83); BMX champagne cocktail is scheduled for 7 p.m. with the Championship, Stonestown Fair (9/18/83), and the movie shown at 8 p.m. The $25.00 per person ticket San Francisco Children's Fair (10/29 and 10/30/83). may be purchased by calling PAL Headquarters (567- In addition, 8 Cadets assisted in the Noe Valley Hallo- 3215) or the Variety Club Blind Babies Foundation ween Parade 10/31/83. Congratulations to all the PAL (776-4846). In addition, BASS tickets are available at Cadets who volunteered their services, especially for the all BASS outlets, including the Liberty House and the 1 children of San Francisco. Record Factory. Charge by phone calling (415/893- 2277). To those members of the San Francisco Police THIRD Department and civilian employees who attended the original Dirty Harry Premiere on December 21, 1971, this will bring back a lot of memories. Come join the WORLD APPLAUSE festivities, and meet some of the stars in the produc- tion. All tickets are tax deductible. Bring your family. MARKET ii SALON 629 Commercial Street OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE Son Francisco, CA 94111 (415) EXCELLENT CARE WITH COMFORT

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The members of the PAL Hawks Football Team posing for a Sgt. Herb Lee, Executive Director of the PAL, is shown team shot. receiving a check for $1,000 from Mr. Robert Furek. Presi- dent of Heublein Wines, The unsolicited donation will be us- Joe Ah Kiong (left), one of the newest PAL Boxing Coaches, ed to buy equipment and uniforms for the youth of San Fran- casts a keen eye on his son Tuese while working the speed bag. cisco. Tuese, a promising youngster, is deeply committed to PAL Photo by Lynn Tracey Boxing. KWOK SHING PAL BOXING IMPORT-EXPORT, INC. PAL Boxing is offered Mondays thru Fridays 3:30 1207 TENNESSEE STREET p.m. to 7 p.m. at the former National Guard Armory SAN FRANCISCO, 94107 located at 14th and Mission Sts. PAL Boxing Director (415) 550-0227 Angel Rodriguez has a staff of seven assistant coaches to assist. There are a limited number of openings Warmup calisthenics prior to a game. The Hawks are leading available. All equipment, uniforms, etc. are provided Automatic Home the league with the Sgt. Joe Lacey Memorial Bowl coming up at no charge. The Pacific AAU-ABF (American Boxing in November. (Full story next month's column). Federation), charges a fee of $15.00 annually. There Laundry Service Photos by Herb Lee are no costs to the Police Activities League. So, anyone interested is to call the Boxing Gym (431-4933) for Sales & Services signups. Maytag ... Whirlpool . . . General Electric PAL FOOTBALL Kitchen Aid Dishwashers The PAL Football Program winds up with the PAL Hawks as one of the assured participants in the Sgt. Joe ALL APPLIANCES A TA DISCOUNT! Lacey Memorial Bowl Game to be held on Sunday, 45 Dore Street 982-0634 November 6, 1983 at City College Football Field. The San Francisco, 864-7333 Hawks earned this distinction by going undefeated in the shortened season marred by two head coaches who failed their teams by not doing a good job in fielding their respective teams. It is a sad commentary because, of all the PAL sponsored Programs, the youth tackle football program, which carries a tradition spanning two decades, is in danger of being dropped due to the lack of coaches. Perhaps the best way of putting this is that the PAL will continue to support and sponsor youth tackle football if reliable, knowledgeable, and responsible coaches can come forward to help. If the Officer Joe Mollo teaching a Judo class in the National Guard football program is dropped, there will be no youth Armory. Mollo has renovated and cleaned up the Armory for tackle football program offered in the entire City. So, PAL sponsored sports. Anyone interested in Judo, Boxing, anyone interested in coaching youth tackle football, and general exercises is to call him at 552- 7495. please contact PAL Headquarters (567-3215) immediately. A complete report on the Joe Lacey Bowl PAL JUDO and post season games will be published in next month's column. PAL Judo is being offered at the PAL Armory Recreation Center, 14th and Mission Sts. For signups, call Officer Joe Mollo (552-7495). PAL Judo continues PAL BASKETBALL to be offered at the Hall of Justice (5th floor Gym) on Saturdays at 11a.m. PAL Basketball Commissioner Sgt. Tom Bruton (Auto) reports that the season is halfway through. All divisions (6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls), are in tight races, with no one team running away with the league. The season will end in another month. A complete wrapup will be published at that time.

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BASKETBALL PREVIEW GOLF CLUB by Tom Del Torre MISSION STATION: Lost their first game to Crime Prevention Unit Southern however HARRY SOULETTE led the scor- NEWS The S.F.P.D. intramural basketball league 83-84 ing, 18 pts and STEVE ORTIZ with 8 pts. LARRY season is underway. The leagues 8 team lineup in 1984 MINASIAN, DAVE ZINARDI, and JERRY BELL There is an old saying, "All good things must come has doubled to 16 teams this year. In addition to many should bring this team together in a few games. to an end." I started this article on Saturday, October veterans there are a variety of new players in the league. PARK H: STEVE GIESEKER is the only veteran of 29th and that was the day that the good weather ended. Unlike our promotional process the playoffs will con- the team (82-83 season). DAN GALLAGHER at 67" It's raining and the weatherman says it will continue sist of the most qualified teams and players. will provide the height and ERIC HIPP the play mak- through Tuesday. Two weeks ago the coaches were asked to submit ing responsibilities. Rookie MATT GARDNER vowed After a bad start the year finally dried out and from their teams roster and comments. to be celibate during the season and play with intensity. May thru October we had really nice weather. CENTRAL STATION: Rookie Coach BILL PETRIE PARK I: JOE CURTIN, BOB BARNES, and ER- The October Tournament was held at Sunnyvale has taken over the position from JIM DEIGNAN. NIE HALREN are returning this year to provide a Muni on Friday, October 7, 1983. We had fifty-two PETRIE has combined the 7/3, 8/4, 10/6, 3/11, 4/12, possible playoff team. JOE CURRIE presence should players and once again the low score of the day was shot 11/7, and 12/8 watch into one loaded team. With 17 intimidate the normal ball players on the court. by Tom Gordon who had a two over par seventy-two. players on Company A's club this year they intend to INGLESIDE STATION: MVP CHARLIE Other players in the seventies were Pete Alarcon and win the Championship hands down. Scoring will come MAHONEY and JOHN SCHMOLKE will be the main Jerry Cassidy with seventy-fives, Ray Gomez with a from EDDY and TONY RODRIQUEZ, STEVE ingredients to their success this year. seventy-six and Dave Kranci and Joe Buckley with VENTERS, MARK PORTO, and JIM DEIGNAN. Re- VICE/NARCOTICS: ED CHOW, DAVE AM- seventy-sevens. bounding by 5 time MVP JERRY CALGARO and BROSE, TOM CLEARY, TOM O'CONNOR, and JIM The low net winner was Rene Aufort who had an 83 DON ROSS. DRAGO have already shown they will be in the and with his 24 handicap had a net 59. POTRERO STATION: Coach FRANK WALKER playoffs. DON CLYBURN has recovered totally from a The flight winners were first, Pete Alarcon, Jerry intends to surpass their 3 win season last year. JERRY previous ankle injury. His shooting, rebounding, and Cassidy and Joe Buckley; second, Joe Allegro Jr, Ed LANGFORD now playing in featherweight category aggressive style will benefit this club. Dullea and Wally Jackson; third, Dick Sanden, Emmet will be the nucleus of the team. MIKE JAMISON as AIRPORT POLICE: FRED SPENCER and COM- Cooney and Ed Preston; and fourth, Joe Perrone, Ed usual is running MACH 7 at both ends of the floor and PANY flew in with only 5 players the last 2 games and a Cassidy and Rich Barber. will be a scoring threat. Rookie CHET BANKS will be bench is definitely needed. The guest flight was won by the Petaluma Flash, Ray the defensive player that may make the difference. FBI: With its ability to recruit nation wide for this Gomez with Jim Levesque, of French Brothers Fur- Coach WALKER is also involved in contract negotia- league the FBI are definite contenders. niture second. tions for new players with Commander CANEPA on a CHP: Led by MIKE PETERSON they barely lost to daily basis. Northern a few weeks ago. The CHP's zone defense will The hole-in-one competition was won by Tom Gor- prove hazardous to most opponents. don with a shot 3'6" from the cup at the seventh hole. Dave Kranci was a close second at 4'11" away. TACTICAL DIVISION: Coach BOB PUTTS again has JERRY DONOVAN, DALE ALLEN, and shooting By the time this article is in print we will probably (415) 822-4650 forward ED DULLEA. MIKE LAWSON and BOB have played the November Tournament at Bennett DEL TORRE will provide the aggressive defense and Valley. With only the December Tournament left on passing game. Both DEL TORRE and LAWSON were the schedule we are looking forward to next years runner ups in the recent IRON MAN contest so says the schedule. ALL VEHICLE note left in my office last week? INSPECTORS: BOB HUEGLE scored 10 pts We will play most of the courses we played this year. against TAC last week with help from PHIL DITO. One new addition will be our May Overnighter which PARTS, INC. BRUCE LORIN, VIGO. and BRUTON will have to will be played at Plumas Lake County Club in shoot more to provide this team with the points needed Marysville. From all reports this is a really line golf to win. course. We all play there two days in a row. This will USED CARS - HEADQUARTERS: This team was developed just give those who don't play well the fist day to get one week prior to the league. Coach ANDY revenge. USED PARTS O'MAHONEY along with KURT BRUNEMAN, JEFF The S.F. Police Golf Club is open to all active and BARKER, MATT HANNLEY, TIM DEMPSEY, and retired sworn members of the S.F. 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November 1983 SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN Page 23 23 S.F. Cops Win A wards For Bravery Kicking the Salt Habit, By Bill Wallace There the officer squeezed off three quick shots, Most people in the United States consume more salt Medal of Valor awards were presented last night to wounding Williams and knocking him to the ground. than they need for good health, and their intake can be 23 San Francisco police officers, including a tactical Williams was not yet ready to surrender, however. He safely reduced, says the American Heart Association. unit undercover officer, who dodged bullets to capture a fired a final round at Stasko, who jumped behind a Too much salt in the diet may lead to high blood gunman on a crowded Mission District street and an truck parked nearby, trained his service revolver on his pressure in some people. High blood pressure increases airport policeman who dragged an accident victim from quarry and ordered Williams to throw his gun away. the risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. his car moments before it exploded. Reluctantly, the wounded fugitive complied. What is sodium? Police Commissioner Al Nelder, a former San Fran- "Due to the extreme danger of possibly hitting in- Sodium is a mineral found in nature and in almost all cisco police chief, lauded the award recipients during a nocent pedestrians, Officer Stasko held his fire," the food we eat. Salt is the common name for sodium ceremony in the San Francisco Police Commission's Lieutenant Willie Frazier said during the award chloride, which is about half sodium. You need sodium hearing room. ceremony last night. to live. But you get enough in fresh foods. There's no "These are outstanding efforts and outstanding per- Receiving a silver Medal of Valor was Airport police need to add more. Learn to use pepper and other spices formances by the officers who are being commended," officer Robert V. Sheehan, 27, a former San -Francisco and herbs in place off salt, and to enjoy the natural he told a standing-room-only crowd of the officers' deputy sheriff who joined the airport police two years flavor of food. friends and family members. ago. Most foods in their natural state contain only a small The commission's highest award, the gold Medal of Sheehan was decorated for dragging Ichiro amount of sodium. On the other hand, food that has Valor, was given to Michael F. Stasko, 32, a former Yamasaki from his burning car moments before the been processed is usually high in sodium. More than Belmont policeman who now does undercover work in vehicle's gas tank exploded on Dec. 21, 1983, on Park half of the sodium in the average diet comes from the the department's Tactical Division. Presidio Boulevard. salt and other sodium compounds that are added to Stasko earned his gold medal on May 13, 1982, while He smashed out a window and sprayed Yamasaki's food at home or by the food manufacturer. Table salt is he was off duty, moonlighting as a security guard for a burning hair and clothing with his fire extinguisher, the biggest source. Safeway supermarket in the Mission District. then wrenched a door open and dragged the injured High-sodium foods After learning that a man brandishing a pistol had 200-pound motorist 200 feet to safety. Canned soups, canned vegetables, many baked threatened a female customer, Stasko spotted the Sheehan "displayed outstanding courage and goods and convenience main dishes are usually high in suspect, Leon Williams, and ordered the man to sur- superhuman efforts in saving the victim from a horrible sodium. However, an increasing number of manufac- render. death," Lieutenant Frazier said. turers have developed low-sodium and no-sodium- Instead, Williams pulled his own weapon from a Officers Robert DelTorre and Ronald Roth and In- added products. Buy them. Flavor enhancers, preser- jacket pocket and fired a shot at the police officer, then spector Robert L. Peterson were given meritorious con- vatives, baking powder, baking soda and monosodium fled, firing four more shots at the officer as he ran. duct awards during the brief police commission glutamate also contain sodium. A surprising amount of Stasko, fearful of hitting one of the many pedestrians ceremony. sodium is processed into condiments such as catsup, on the busy street, held his own fire for several blocks - Reprinted from relishes, pickles, mustard, horseradish, soy sauce,and until Williams. ran into a clear area. S.F. Chronicle, October 13, 1983 flavored salts like garlic and onion salts. Avoid salted or smoked varieties of meat such as bacon, ham, sausages, luncheon meats, salt pork, corned beef and SAN FRANCISCO INTRA-DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM canned fish. POLICE DEPARTMENT DIST. BUR. DET. DAY& DATE Low-sodium foods PERSONNEL Friday, October 28, 1983 Instead of pickles and catsup, try using lettuce, CHIEF OF POLICE SUBJECT: tomato and a slice of onion on sandwiches. Raw fruits DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATION and vegetables, unsalted nuts and popcorn, and un- DEPUTY CHIEF SUPPORT SERVICES salted crackers are great low-sodium snack foods. DEPUTY CHIEF INVESTIGATIONS VACANCY REPORT - SWORN PERSONNEL Choose low-sodium meats such as beef, chicken and DEPUTY CHIEF FIELD OPERATIONS AS OF 10-28-83 fish and use less salt in cooking them. CAPTAIN PERSONNEL Some labels on food containers state the amount of LEGAL OFFICE sodium in a serving. It's important to read labels P.O.A. carefully if you are on a low-sodium diet prescribed by a doctor. If you have high blood pressure, follow your FILLED POSITIONS VACANT POSITIONS doctor's advice about diet, weight control and medica- CLASSIFICATION BUDGET PERM TEMP TXed TOTAL PERM TOTAL 0-2 POLICE OFFICER 1332 1326 0 0 1326- 6 6 tion. If you're taking pills to keep your blood pressure down, keep taking them. Cutting down on sodium or 0-20 POLICEWOMAN 4 4 0 0 0 0-35/0380 Inspector 309 - 299 0 5 304 0 0 losing weight may help, but let your doctor help you 0-50 Sergeant 214 193 0 12 205 9 9 decide what's best for you. 25 0-60 Lieutenant 77 10 19 23 52 25 0-80 Captain 26 22 0 0 52 4 4 Exempt (inc. 0-63) 10 10 0 0 10 0 0

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continued from page 1 ty employees would have earned . already the pay they COPS PENSION RIGHTS would receive. Mr. Farrell retreated into another ex- continued from page 1 planation of 'positive' as opposed to 'anticipated' RECRUITMENT payrolls and did not address the question. valid in that it was not offset by comparable new ad- The basic problem that a seven day lag in pay would vantages. The Court dismissed the City's argument that address concerns almost exclusively temporary CONTINUES the 1981 amendment modified only benefits not yet employees who terminate in the last days of a period Ir earned; the change was a substantial reduction in a but who are paid through the end of the pay period on by Paul Chignell pension which could have been earned. their check. The city has then paid the employee on an Vice-President 'anticipated' basis. This is not a problem for permanent The California Organization of Police and Sheriffs LOS ANGELES employees such as Police and Fire Departments. has been actively recruiting Bay Area police associa- President Al Casciato said that retirements are schedul- tions with continued success in the past three months. A Superior Court in Los Angeles recently dismissed a ed to avoid over payments by the city. He said that The San Francisco District Attorney Investigators' challenge to a similar Charter Amendment adopted by abrupt terminations could just as easily avoid over pay- Association, the Pacifica Police Officers' Association the voters of the City of Los Angeles in 1982. ment by putting a lien on pension contributions for any and the Woodlake Police Officers' Association have all The final outcome (if Pasadena petitions for hearing amount over paid on normal pay period checks. "Clear- recently joined COPS. before the California State Supreme Court) is of ly this is the for the convenience of the Comptroller and Recruitment will continue on the Peninsula with crucial importance to police officers and firefighters in unneccessarily penalizes the Police and Fire Depart- other organizations close to joining COPS before the Los Angeles as well as public employees throughout ments." end of the year. San Bruno POA, San Mateo POA, California plagued with City Councils and Board of Mr. John Hepburn, Secty. Treasurer of Local 250, Half Moon Bay POA, Daly City POA and Pacifica POA Supervisors anxious to reduce pension benefits. Transit Workers Union, also expressed appreciation of form the strength of COPS' membership in San Mateo the program's benefits but complete opposition County. eliminating a pay period before Christmas. In fact both There are many reasons for the move to COPS in- the Transit Workers Union and the SELU represen- cluding lower dues than the other statewide organiza- tatives both firmly stated that though they wouldn't see tion, lower insurance rates, full-time lobbyist in SFPD/PEP the program scuttled they would move to block or delay Sacramento and a lower rate for full represenation proudly presents implementation until the problem it presented could be plans. In addition, COPS is the only statewide rank & resolved. file organization that restricts its membership to 830.1 Police and Fire Departments will face the same PC peace officers. Security guards and other assort CLAYTON BARBEAU negative options next year that staff members at City quasi-peace officers are not allowed to join the Califor- Hall face now. nia Organization of Police & Sheriffs. "WHERE AM I GOING? WHAT AM I GOING Something else that became abundantly clear during Also, the internal dissension that has wracked TO DO WITH THE REST OF MY LIFE?" this hearing was to what extent City Attorney's opinion PORAC in recent months has tremendously benefited are sometimes manipulated to suit the interests of the COPS. PORAC continues to raise their rates for legal Thursday, December 8, at 8 pm city or one of its bureaucrats when dealing with defense and the complaints of their membership are The Collins Center, 630 Vicente St. employee groups. While this is not a blanket indict- reaching a high point as the service levels diminish. Bring your spouse or a friend. ment, the problem is real enough. Special attention and recognition should be given to Admission and parking are free. On a recent news report I saw some graffite that COPS General Manager Al Angele, COPS committee warmed my heart: GOD BLESS AMERICA. I have a member Peter Maloney and Mike Scott of the Daly City problem: I'm a patriot. At the same time, even though I Police Officers' Association for their efforts in recruit- enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam era, gunboat ment. diplomacy is frightening beyond my simple powers of expression to state. Grenada is a singular incident La Terraza parenthesed by its citizens gratitude for our rescue of Night Club their island and way of life.

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