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VOLUME 43, NUMBER 9 SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 2011 www.sfpoa.org President's Message Key Political Endorsements Decided by Board of Directors By Gary Delagnes was very difficult. Suhr land the appointment to Chief While we certainly have no quarrel of Police. At a specially scheduled Emergency with other respected civic leaders like We wish all of our candidates well Board Meeting on Wednesday, August Senator Leland Yee, Assessor Phil Ting, and feel that any of them will make 24, 2011, the POA Board of Directors Supervisor David Chiu, or Joanna Rees, a great mayor. Regardless who the ratified the Election Committee rec- our relationship with each was simply winner might be, we stand ready to ommendations for the upcoming No- not as strong or long lasting as it was support him or her and deliver our vember elections. The endorsements with our chosen candidates. best to them and to the citizens of this will be as follows: Interim Mayor Ed Lee has proven to fabulous city. be a strong and effective leader during At the Board meeting, the debate on Mayor: his nine months in office. He worked who to endorse for District Attorney • Mayor Edwin Lee effectively with us while structur- became rather robust. Some on the • City Attorney Dennis Herrera ing an equitable and reasonable deal Board did not feel we should endorse • Former Supervisor on our concession package without former Chief of Police and current DA Michaela Alioto-Pier threats of layoffs or severe cuts, as George Gascón. His detractors on the • Former Supervisor Bevan Dufty have done the Mayors in nearby Oak- board did not feel he was effective as District Attorney: land and San Jose. Mayor Lee did not Chief of Police and, ironically, also portray city workers as the villains in felt betrayed by his sudden departure. District Attorney George Gascón SFPOA President Gary Delagnes the pension debate. Instead, he led a Others, including me, did not feel Sheriff: constructive effort to put a charter that he did a poor job. Many of us Obviously, the decision to support Former POA President Chris Cunnie amendment on the ballot that makes believe that the changes he brought Chris Cunnie for Sheriff was a no- sense for the city and the unions. forth in the department were long brainer. Not only is Chris a former The race for Mayor is an interesting police officer and president of our as- one. It has no fewer then 16 candidates City Attorney Dennis Herrera has overdue. Despite our fancy for tradi- been a long time friend of our asso- tion and our loathing of change, Chief sociation, he is also a great guy who vying for the seat in an election that has been loyal to our members his will be decided by the relatively new ciation. His attorneys have expertly Gascón moved the SFPD into the 21st defended our members against un- Century, and it was generally for the entire career. We need to support Chris concept of "rank-choice voting." We for his demonstrated courage shown have long-standing, cooperative rela- founded allegations with great zeal. better. From a union perspective, he During the "Copley Debate" and the was extremely fair on discipline issues, merely by entering this race. He has tionships with most of the candidates, shown real grit and has overcome tre- and the selection and ranking process "Adachi" pension allegations Mr. Her- worked well with us on "Brady" issues, rera has maintained a firm position and pretty much sat down with us on mendous adversity in his personal life and has never let himself be swayed every issue and considered our point in order to take on this very important by political pressure. He has always of view before acting. In addition, our challenge. A victory for Chris would been there for the POA as both a City polling data shows him leading by strengthen our relationship with the Attorney and a former Police Commis- 25%. For us to go in another direction Sheriff's office and would ensure that sioner. He too deserves our support. makes little political sense. We need to no attempt would be made to merge Both Michaela Alioto-Pier and Be- maintain a positive relationship with our departments in the coming years. van Dufty have been tireless advocates the DA going forward and we have We all need to ensure that our for law enforcement, often calling me that with George GascOn. Also, he was candidates prevail as well as the to ask my opinion on agenda items the only candidate interviewed that "Consensus Pension Reform" measure, before the Board of Supervisors. Each would keep the door open for a "death proposition "C." The long-term politi- consistently supported us against the penalty" option in cases involving a cal health of our association depends inane and spiteful antics of former murder of a police officer. I assure you on these centrist candidates. We can't Supervisor Chris Daly. They were both that should such a tragic event occur afford to stop the momentum back to there for us 100% of the time and were while he is in office, we will hold him the center of the political landscape. both instrumental in helping Greg to that consideration.

The San Francisco 64th Annual Memorial Mass D A Police Officers Association Sponsored by AU and A San Francisco Fire Department and f The San Francisco I F I F. San Francisco Fire Fighters Local 798 Police Department Invite All Public Safety, Active And Retired Armed Forces, And The General Public Sunday, September 11, 2011 To Commemorate The 10 Year Anniversary Tenth Anniversary of the NYC Attacks Of the 911 Attacks Against The United States Of America 10:30 a.m. (Photo in front of church at 10:15 a.m.) St. Monica's Church, 470-24th Ave., San Francisco Saturday September 10, 2011 11:00 A.M. All are Welcome Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, Ca. Page 2 POA Journal September 2011 Minutes of the August 17, 2011 SFPOA Board Meeting* Note: President Delagnes, Secretary shooting incident in the Bayview cussed the language of the MOU shall arrange for a Special Election Montoya, and Sergeant-at-Arms Valdez District last month. A discussion that will be read at the Board of at HQ to fill the vacant position. were excused. Vice President Martin ensued with various board mem- Supes. 15.Treasurer Halloran discussed the directed Editor Shine to record the minutes bers and General Consul Tennant 13.VP Martin discussed the status of status of the upcoming POA Golf of the meeting. that culminated in a recommenda- the meet-and-confer with the De- Tourney and reviewed the level of tion that the POA officially seek a partment regarding work schedule participation of each member of 1. Vice President Martin called the meet-and-confer with the depart- changes for members of HQ. the board. meeting to order at 1202. ment administration to establish a protocol for reasonable notification 14. VP Martin discussed the represen- 16.Representative Landi (Co. K) re- 2. VP Martin led the members in the tative vacancy at HQ. Representa- quested that his appointment as Pledge of Allegiance. to involved members before releas- ing their names to the media. tive Evans (HQ) advised that there Traffic Company rep be made retro- 3. Parliamentarian Hebel adminis- were four persons who had given active to the month of May. This re- tered the oath of office to Steve 11. VP Martin advised of the two up- him notice of interest in the posi- quest generated a robust discussion Landi, the newly appointed repre- coming readings by the Board of tion. They are Mike Zurcher, Sean regarding Robert's Rules of Order, sentative from Co. K. Supervisors of the amended MOU Fulgado, Yulanda Williams, and the appropriateness of making such recently ratified by the POA mem- 4. VP Martin conducted the roll call. Chris Damonte. VP Martin advised an appointment, ready accessibility bership. The first reading will be on that he had received a written to the POA Parliamentarian, and 5. VP Martin presented the First Place, September 13, and the second read- request by Kim D'Arcy to be con- other related issues. Several mo- $4000 POA Scholarship Award to ing will be on September 20, 2011. sidered for the position. Martin tions were made, amended, and David Juarez. 12.General Counsel Tennant dis- advised that Secretary Montoya continued on next page 6. The Board heard a presentation by Margaret O'Sullivan, Health Pro- motion and Wellness Plan Coordi- nator for the City and County of SF, Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call and Doctors Eleanor Vogt and Jim Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Kupenberg regarding a program Vote 1 Vote 1 available though their offices for Co.FI Mans Goldsborough P AB stress management training. President Gary Delagnes E James Trail P N 7. VP Martin requested a motion for Vice President Kevin Martin P N Co. I Russ Gordon E approval of the July minutes. A Secretary Tony Montoya E motion was made by Sorgie (Co. Jody Kato P AB Treasurer Marty Halloran P N G), seconded by Browne (Co. A) Co.J Kevin Lyons P Y

to approve the minutes. The mo- Sergeant-At-Arms Brian Philpott P Y tion passed unanimously without Joseph Valdez E AB Co. K Matt Gardner P AB comment. Editor Ray Shine P Steve Landi P AB 8. VP Martin discussed the POA-host- Co. A Ed Browne P AB ed Mayoral Debate and the current George Rosko E Hdqtr. John Evans P Y status of the race. A discussion of the interview and endorsement Co. B Larry Bertrand P AB Narcotics Dave Falzon P Y process followed. Jayme Campbell P AB Frank Hagan P Y 9. Representative Falzon (Narcotics) Co. C Dermot Dorgan E raised similar questions about the Tactical Dan Laval E Chris Schaffer P Y race for District Attorney, which Mark Madsen P N Co. D Kevin Healy P N also generated a short discussion Invest. Pierre Martinez P I Matt Rodgers E of the endorsement process. Trea- Dean Taylor P Y surer Halloran advised that as past Co. E Tim Flaherty E Airport Joe Finigan P Y practice, the official endorsement Jesus Peña P AB would be from a vote by the entire Reynaldo Serrano P Y Co. F Peter Dacre P Y Board of Directors, not by a vote of Retired Ray Allen P AB the general membership. Rob Imbellino P Y 10.VP Martin discussed his concerns Co. G Chris Breen E regarding the release of officers' Dean Sorgie P Y names who were involved in a

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September 2011 POA Journal Page 3 fails to properly register a toll pay- unanimously by voice vote. *These minutes will not be adopted by August 17 Minutes ment, or when such a device is 27. Hearing no other comments or the Board of Directors until the next continued from previous page used while operating a department business, VP Martin adjourned the General Membership meeting. Corrections issued vehicle not registered to the meeting at 1411 hours. and amendments might be made prior withdrawn until the final motion device. to a vote to enter the minutes into the was offered. 21.Representative Brown (Co. A) Respectfully Submitted, permanent record. All corrections and/ 17.A motion was made by Representa- inquired about the language that Ray Shine or amendments will be published in the tive Taylor (Invest) that the POA provides for protections against succeeding issue of the Journal. Board of Directors recognize that possible hostile local or state legis- Steve Landi has been functioning lation. Tennant assured the board as one of the Co. K Board of Direc- tors since June 1, 2011, and that that the language was in place and would be effective, citing Section Chris Cunnie for SF Sheriff an actual appointment occurred 188(b)(1) of the P1 and P2 MOUs. on July 20, 2011. The motion was seconded by Representative Falzon 22.Representative Imbellino (Co. F) POA Sponsors Cunnie Fundraiser inquired about the status of Station (Narc). By a roll call vote, the mo- Staff Report tion passed with 13 Yes votes, 5 No Keeper position for Q2 officers. VP votes, and 11 Abstains. Martin advised that there had been little interest in the special detail Several dozen supporters gathered at the Paragon Restaurant on Thursday, Representative Dacre (Co. F) in- 18. and that the Department ended August 25 to help Chris Cunnie launch his campaign for San Francisco quired about the process making the 12-hour work schedule that had Sheriff. The gathering included many active and retired San Francisco po- retirement benefits whole for mem- been provided for it. lice officers who attended to show their support for the dynamic former bers who entered DROP or retired president of the SFPOA. before the MOU concessions were 23.Treasurer Halloran gave a financial In a short address to the group, Cunnie expressed his appreciation for ratified by the members. Counsel recap and discussed the following the showing of support from what he considers one of his most important Tennant advised that he would financial requests. endorsements, and the one that he sought to secure before all others. As immediately pursue this issue on 24.Requested by Co. A and Airport Co. he travels about the city on the arduous campaign trail, he is always proud behalf of any member who has not was $2500 each for the purchase or and forthright when he talks about the support he has from the POA and received his or her full retirement maintenance of gym equipment. A San Francisco police officers. benefit. motion was made by Sorgie to pay The Cunnie Campaign can never have too much support, or too many 19.Representative Madsen (Tac) in- $2500 to Co. A and Airport for gym volunteers. Visit his web site at www.chriscunnie.com to learn how you can quired about the status of discus- equipment. The motion was sec- help Chris win this crucial law enforcement position. sions with the Department regard- onded by VP Martin. By voice vote, ing educational requirements for the motion passed unanimously. future promotions. Representative 25.Requested by President Delagnes Breen (Co. G) was excused from was a $5000 donation to the USF the meeting, but he is leading the "Driving for Dons" golf tourney. discussions and can report on it at A motion was made by Lyons (Co. a later date. J), seconded by Browne (Co. A), to 20.Representative Bertrand (Co. B) make the donation. By voice vote, opened a discussion regarding con- the motion passed unanimously. sequences to members who receive 26.A request by member Mike Mitchell toll evasion notices mailed to the for a $1000 to the Navy Chief petty SFPD whenever a FastTrac device Officer Class fundraiser. A motion was made by Bertrand (Co. B), seconded by VP Martin to make Counselor 's orner, age the donation. The motion passed PHOTO BY COUN HUSSEY Calendar of Events ark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact M the editor at [email protected]. Regularly Scheduled Meetings or Events

Event Location Date & Time Coordinator Meeting, Veteran Police Officers Association Pacific Rod & Gun Club Second Tues. of Every Month, 11:00 AM Larry Barsetti (415) 566-5985 520 John Muir Drive, SF [email protected] Meeting, Widows & Orphans Aid Association Hall of Justice, Room 150, Second Tues. of Every Month, 2:00 PM Joe Reilly (415) 681-3660 (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) [email protected] Meeting, American Legion War Memorial Building Second Tues. of Every Month, 6:00 PM Greg Corrales SF Police-Fire Post 410 Van Ness Ave., SF (415) 759-1076 POA Board of Directors Meeting POA Building Third Wed. of Every Month, Noon POA Office (415) 861-5060 Meeting, Retired Employees of CCSF Irish Cultural Center Second Wed. of Every Month, 11:00 AM Reyna Kuk (415) 681-5949 Retiree Range Re-qualification SFPD Pistol Range First Fri. of each Month, 0730 - 1130 Range Staff (415) 587-2274 Specially Scheduled Events Tenth Anniversary of 9-11 Civic Center Plaza Saturday, September 10, 2011, 11:00 AM POA Office (415) 861-5060 Commemorative Ceremony Annual Police/Fire Mass St. Monica's Church Sunday, September 11, 2011, 10:30 AM Geary at 23rd Avenue, SF 2011 Ironman/Ironwoman Competition HOJ Gym, 5th Floor Wednesday, September 14, 2011 900 AM Ed Yu (415) 850-5094

LPOA Scholarship/Toy Drive Dinner Janet Pomeroy Center Saturday, September 17, 2011 6:30 PM Maria Oropeza [email protected] Emerald Society Golf Tourney Lake Merced Country Club Monday, September 19, 2011, 10:30 AM Jeri (415) 602-1937 POA Golf Tourney Mann Country Club Monday, September 26, 2011, 10:00 AM Joe Finigan (415) 519-5089

Retirement Dinner Irish Cultural Center Friday, September 30, 2011 6:00 PM Matt Faliano (415) 614-3400 Honoring Ben Vigil 2700 45th Avenue, SF

SF Airport Golf Tourney Green Hills Country Club Monday, October 3, 2011 11:30 AM Bob Massola (650) 821-7032 Millbrae, CA

NorCal Retiree Luncheon The Villa Restaurant 3901 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa October 26, 2011 Noon Mickey Shea (707) 481-2520

Memorial Mass St. Michael's Ukranian Church Friday, November 3, 2011 Noon Kerry Totha (415) 553-1496 SF Probation Officers & Family 345 7th Street, SF Page 4 POA Journal September 2011

August 9, 2011 Receiving applications for new Academy Class. San Francisco native Communications: members, suspensions and and graduate of Polytechnic High Routine correspondence and the The monthly meeting of the Wid- reinstatements: School. William had worked as a bank usual monthly bills were received in ows and Orphans Aid Association Members of the 229th Lateral Acad- teller before he received a temporary July. Several donations were received was called to order by President Matt emy Class were admitted as members appointment to the SFPD in 1943 as in memory of Agnes McKevitt, spouse Gardner on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at of the Association by order of President many SFPD members were being in- of Merritt McKevitt, SFPD (deceased): 1:47 p.m. in Room 150 at the Hall of Gardner: Oscar Abucay, Brendan Cara- ducted into wartime military service. Liberty Gold Produce Company; Justice. President Gardner opened the way, Ronald Freeman, Nicholas Hill- His first assignment was to Park Station Ms. Jeanne Pease; Ms. Deana Ferras meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. ard, Donald Lockett, Matthew Lopez, where he remained until he received a and Ms. Val Manlapaz; and Sandra After the Pledge, a quorum of Officers Yvonne Moilanen, Gordon Shyy and permanent appointment in 1947 and Amundson. Donations were also re- and Trustees was lost when a member Patrick Woods. was transferred to Central Station. He ceived in memory of Thomas Dempsey was called away. President Gardner Applicant Brett Thorp was also ap- was detailed to the Inspectors' Bureau from Ms. Marilyn Panelli, Jonathan continued the meeting to Wednesday, proved for membership and ordered in 1948, promoted to Assistant Inspec- Jones and Catherine McGee. Thank August 17 at 10:00 a.m. to be admitted. tor in 1951 and promoted to Inspec- you notes to the Association were re- tor in 1956, remaining in the Bureau ceived from Mrs. June Feder and the Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Report of the Trustees: until his retirement in 1973. William Thomas Dempsey family. 10:00 a.m. Three member deaths were reported worked the Homicide, Robbery and Bills Payable: during July: Fraud details. One of his cases was used Treasurer Taylor presented the President Gardner reconvened the Elmer H. Schenck, 84, Star #1804, as the story line in an episode of "The routine monthly expenses of the As- meeting and opened with the Pledge 74th Academy Class. San Francisco Streets of San Francisco", the 1970s TV sociation and requested approval for of Allegiance in Room 150 at the Hall native and graduate of Balboa High police drama. His father, Harry Cook, their payment, including three death of Justice. School. Elmer was appointed to the also Star #20, was an SFPD member at benefit payables this month. A motion SFPD in 1953 after US Army service the time of the 1906 Earthquake and Roll Call of Officers: by Mattox, seconded by Centurioni and employment as a retail clerk. Fire and the years following. His fa- President Matt Gardner, Secretary to approve payment passed without His first assignment was to Taraval ther's cousin was Jesse Cook, a former Joe Reilly, Treasurer Dean Taylor, Trust- objection. followed by a transfer in 1956 to the SFPD Chief of Police, appointed Chief ees John Centurioni, Harold Vance Unfinished Business: Accident Prevention Bureau (Co. K). in 1908. William received a 1st Grade and Bob Mattox were present. WOAA The question of the annual Presi- In 1966 he was briefly transferred to Meritorious (Gold) Medal of Valor in members Don Woolard, Larry Chan dent's Dinner was raised. A date to Central Station until he returned to 1945 for his role in the disarming and and Robert Porter were also present. hold the event will be selected by the Co. K, assigned to traffic and parking capture of three early morning hot Vice President Mark McDonough, next meeting. control ("Three Wheelers") in 1967. El- prowl burglars who had threatened Trustees Al Luenow and John Keane mer was promoted to Sergeant in 1969 to kill the occupants of the building. New Business: None were excused. and transferred to Richmond Station Stephen A. Spranger, 62, Star Good of the Association: Approval of the minutes where he remained until he retired in #1327, 113th Academy Class. A native Widows and Orphans members still of the July meeting: 1976. Elmer received a Second Grade of Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen's family active with SFPD whose Association A motion was made by Centurioni, Meritorious (Silver) Medal of Valor in moved to San Francisco shortly after dues are payroll deducted should be seconded by Vance to approve the July 1959 for his role in waking sleeping his birth. A graduate of Washington aware that payroll deductions for dues minutes passed without objection. residents in a burning hotel building High School and San Francisco City will stop when you retire. Please con- and evacuating them to safety. College, Stephen was appointed to the tact the Association for instructions William R. Cook, 94, Star #20, 16th SFPD in 1969. His first assignment was on maintaining your membership. to Ingleside Station where he served Members can contact the Association throughout most of his career except at [email protected] in addition Retirements for brief details to FOB in 1991 and to the Association's voice mail phone tJ / 1992, where he was assigned to the number (415) 681-3660, or speak to The San Francisco Police Officers As- Candlestick Park detail. In 1998, he any one of the Association officers. sociation congratulates the following \ transferred to Northern Station and Adjournment: f retired the following year, in 1999. POA members on his or her recent re- - -- -• k President Gardner set the next tirement from the SFPD. These veterans Stephen received a Bronze Medal of meeting for Tuesday, September 13, will be difficult to replace, as each takes Valor in 1971 for his role in subduing 2011 at 1:45 p.m. in Room 150 at the with them decades of experience and job a suicidal woman who had pointed Hall of Justice. A moment of silence knowledge. The most recently retired SFPD members are: her handgun at the two responding was observed for our deceased mem- officers saying that she wanted them bers. The meeting was adjourned at • Sergeant Edgar Callejas #219 from Traffic Company, Solo to kill her. The officers were eventually 10:32 a.m. Fraternally • Officer Mukesh Chandra #4007 from Airport Field Operations able to convince the woman to drop the gun and surrender. Joe Reilly, • Officer Silvia David #667 from Crime Scene Investigations* Secretary • Sergeant Mark Gamble #157 from Traffic Company, Solo • Officer James Gratz #1661 from Central Station • Officer Larry Higgins #1499 from Medical Liaison Memorial Mass • Sergeant Michael Hughes #1374 from Airport Bureau for Deceased Probation Officers • Officer Raymond Koenig #265 from Southern Station, Solo and Families • Officer David Kranci #1230 from Park Station, Solo St. Michael's Ukranian Church • Officer Joseph Mayers #1538 from Central Station, Solo 345-7th Street • San Francisco • Inspector Marta McDowell #385 from Central Station • Officer Daniel O'Shea #1988 from Southern Station Friday, November 3, 2010 • 12:00 Noon • Inspector Gregory Ovanessian #1444 from Financial Crimes Unit Coordinator: Kerry Totah at 415 553 1496 *Correction from August issue of the Journal.

Deaths Submitting Obituaries notifled* and Memorial Tributes The POA Journal was of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, Any member may submit a separate memo- non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: rial tribute to a deceased member. Any such Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification by piece will not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the Mail section, or, with prior approval Elmer Harry Schenck August 6, 2011 83 Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotte of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal will Fred Wider, Jr. July 21, 2011 87 Retired SFPD M. Ortelle also accept and publish in the Mail section short letters about a deceased member written Henry Willimas July 22, 2011 83 Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotte by a person in the immediate family. However, *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source. the Journal will not reprint obituaries or photos The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, however the staff or employees of the that were published in any other print media, SFPOA make no official confirmation. web site, or Internet blog. September 2011 POA Journal Page 5 San Francisco Zoo. The Association annually gives out several scholarships AROUNDITHE depending on available funding. This year four $1000 Scholarships will be Chief's presented to sons and daughters of DEPARTMENT officers and two $1000 dollar scholar- By Al Casciato ships will be awarded to community members. Contact Hector Basurto Corner (Property) at 553-1377 or Maria Oro- Unbelievably, since I'm writ- peza (Chief's Office) at 553-1551. ing my second Chief's Message I i1I A another month must have gone .Columbia Association: by. I want to express a special av- On Sunday October 10th, the Co- thank you to those officers who lumbia Association will be marching changed their hours and watch in the Annual Columbus Day Parade off schedules to work weekends, in North Beach. The organization's prior to sign up, to address the president, Leo Perini, (Parole) invites times when most violence occurs all law enforcement personnel, active here in the City. It really was a and retired, to join the contingent and selfless act in the best interest of learn more about the organization. For making the City safer. If you've more information visit the Associa- read anything in the media about the gesture, it wasn't lost on the press tions website at www.cacolumbia.com or or the Community either - they (and I) really appreciate it. write Leo at [email protected] ... I've really enjoyed going to the stations and speaking with you all per- told that the association is planning sonally. I've learned a lot and will be implementing many of the ideas that to travel to NY or Boston to march in have come from the meetings in an effort to make your job easier and our the 2012 parade... Department a better Department. For anyone who knows me, and there are many that know me well, I San Francisco State Alumni: am an eternal optimist that really believes that the way you carry yourself Many events are taking place and how you react to things says everything about you. With that in mind throughout the City as the SFSU I thought I'd share with you some things to think about as you go about Alumni Association networks to assist your day (night) as a police officer. the University. One event took place • . .Change and more Change: 10 Principles of Policing Over the last several years the de- at City Hall and others are scheduled partment has gone through significant throughout the area. For more infor- 1. Don't ever forget why you became a police officer. Perhaps more than mation or questions call (415) 338- changes. Some as the result of leader- any other profession, you have the ability on a daily basis to help people. 2217 or e-mail [email protected] . ship but most of the changes have 2. Children look up to you. Be who/what they want to be when they grow been driven by the economic cycle we up. Take a few moments to smile and say hello. Got stickers? are currently in. Now that I am in my • .Lost Gift Found: Jimenez recently re- last year I fully agree with the quote Captain Gary 3. Treat every person you contact the way that you would want one of ceived an envelope from the late Jack your family members treated. Handle every call as if it is one of your that "...the only constant in life is LaLanne containing an autographed change". During my career, change family members that is the victim, in need of your help and reassurance. has been the constant as we adapted picture and a thank you for assisting him during a visit to the City. Seems 4. Think about 'how the way you conduct yourself' looks to everyone to various challenges either budget- that the envelope and picture made else. You have but one chance to make a good first impression. Make ary, or to address a crime trend. Today it a great one. the Violence Reduction Teams (VRT) a very long journey through the City and then through the department... resembles the old S Squad, Zebra Units 5. Information is the "life's blood" of policing. Be someone that anyone and Patrol Bureau Taskforce (PBTF); would feel comfortable approaching. Be a person anyone would want are battling the current gang violence .New Gig: to talk to. Who knows what you might learn from/about each other. Paul Detimofeev and wife and proliferation of street robberies. Retiree Tristan have put their musical talents 6. Answer the phone. Answering machines and voicemail systems are not Meanwhile the techies struggle to to work and are writing music and pro- to be used during normal business hours. keep us current with the criminals' ducing CD's. The latest release is "First use of technology with the absences 7. If a problem comes to your attention, handle it or ensure that someone and Always" with vocals by Sandra else does. Don't ever tell a person to "call the police" or "there's nothing of proper funding. But then again on we struggled to get radios in the cars, Aran backed by Bob Brumbeloe I can do". Do something. steel string guitar, Paul on the Spanish personal radios (PIGS) on the gun belt Guitar, Aaron Germain on bass and 8. Do not accept any level of crime. It is your job to do everything possible were a novelty in the 70's and a group to eradicate crime in your assigned area. of Officers went to the ballot to get Omar Aran drums finger print computers; all done with 9. Wear your uniform proudly. Unless there is a very specific (and ap- limited funding... Announcements, notices or tidbits proved) reason for plainclothes, when you are on duty, you shall be can be e-mailed to alfrmsf@ aol. in uniform. corn, faxed to 552-5741, or mailed to • . .Scholarships: Around the Department, 800 Bryant 10.Take pride in the fact that you are a member of one of the oldest and The Annual Latino Peace Officers' finest police departments in the country. Association Scholarship Dinner Dance St., 2nd Floor, SF, CA 94103. will be held Saturday September 17 at Think about these principles from time to time. It might make your job the Janet Pomoroy Center behind the easier and your outlook a little brighter. 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Sandy Tuvera voiced her concerns keep the community and the camps On Thursday, August 25, 2011, about how inmates are selected for safe and in doing so MUST ensure Sandy Tuvera, mother of slain San this program, and the potential for that the inmates placed there are low Francisco Police Officer Bryan Tuvera, violent offenders to become eligible risk, non-violent inmates. The Depart- traveled to our state capitol in Sacra- for participation when their violent ment of Corrections seriously needs mento to address a Senate Panel Forum criminal past should clearly prevent to review and change their screening on Conservation Camps in relation them from enrollment. process, as there is a problem with who to Assembly Bill 109 and the impact I went to Sacramento along with is getting placed in these camps. prisoners will have on this program. Sergeant Judy Riggle from Taraval Crimes against people are much Officer Bryan Tuvera was shot and Station to support Sandy and be with more serious than crimes against killed in the line of duty on Friday her during what was going to be an property. night, December 22, 2006 in the Tara- emotional and heart-wrenching ad- Inmates should not be considered val Police District by a gun-wielding dress to the senate panel. for fire camp placement by the Dept. fleeing felon by the name of Marlon Prior to Sandy's address, there were of Corrections if they have been: Ruff who was an escapee from one of other speakers who represented the The following is the body of her state- Convicted of a violent crime while the state's Fire Camps. An investiga- California Department of Forestry ment: in possession of a gun; tion revealed that Marion Ruff should and Fire Protection; the Department "I am the mother of Bryan Tuvera, 2. Convicted of a violent crime never have been accepted into the of Corrections and Rehabilitation; The the San Francisco Police Officer who against a person program based on his violent criminal California Department of Corrections was shot in the face and killed by fire camp escapee Marlon Ruff who 3. Convicted of arson past. At the time, Ruff had amassed 25 along with members representing the 4. Or if the inmate is a repeat violent points, twice the maximum number California Regional Council of Rural escaped from the Eel River Conserva- tion Camp in Humboldt County. My offender. of points to permitted in order to earn Counties; Trinity County and Gregg I recommend that in addition, in- consideration for entry into the Fire Cohen, the District Attorney of Te- son was only 28-years old. He had just gotten married two months prior. mates considered for fire camp place- Camp Program. hama County. ment should be those close to their Sandy Tuvera was invited to speak Much of the panel discussion in- The Department of Corrections IN- SIST they only place Level-1, low risk/ release date, perhaps six months away to the panel about her concerns for volved the economic restraints the from their release. These inmates have public and law enforcement safety as state is experiencing and how large non violent inmates into fire camps. However, Marlon Ruff was CLEARLY a done their time and have a high incen- it pertains to this program. portions of our state receive fire tive not to escape and jeopardize their AB109 and the resulting realign- protection services from state prison violent inmate who got placed in one. He never should have been considered time served. ment will result in many inmates be- inmates, particularly at forest fires in It should be a requirement that the ing sentenced to county jails instead very rural areas. nor placed in a fire camp. Ruff was a repeat felon who was inmate's ENTIRE criminal history be of state prison. This will likely impact There were concerns regarding the reviewed and considered when screen- the number of prison firefighting hand classification system used by the De- convicted of multiple violent crimes, four of which I am aware of for assault ing for fire camp placement. The Dept. crews run jointly by the California partment of Corrections to place pris- of Corrections should NEVER just Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection oners into this program, and the fear and robbery, and all involved posses- sion of a gun. After serving time for consider an inmates last offense. (CAL FIRE) and the California Depart- that there could be a significant short- The Dept. of Corrections should not ment of Corrections and Rehabilita- age of eligible candidates to be poten- his 1996 and 1998 convictions, he was again arrested in 2000 for being be redefining "violent" as defined by tion (CDCR). tial inmate firefighters. There was also the California State Penal Code and To maintain the total number of the concern that such a dwindling a convicted felon on probation in pos- session of a gun and was sent back to reclassifying violent crimes to "seri- fire crews available for fighting fires candidate pool might compromise the ous" which is a lesser offense when for future fire seasons, CAL FIRE and point system and other criteria used prison. After his release for that crime, while still on probation, he assaulted determining an inmate's classification. CDCR are working together on a plan to determine an inmate's eligibility It should be mandated that the to provide fire training and service to enter the program based on his or and robbed an armored car guard in broad daylight in an open, crowded Dept. of Corrections contact and so- options to counties so that county her criminal history, especially when licit input from the District Attorney, inmates could fill the gap if there are it comes to matters of violent crime. shopping mall. He beat the guard so badly, he was beat unconscious. Short Law Enforcement personnel, and legal fewer state prisoner fire crews. During the discussion between pan- counsel who had contact with the ______el members, I heard of discharging his gun, it does not get more violent than that. inmate prior to their incarceration. Senator LaMalfa use These people have valuable insight as the term "trade-offs" While waiting and during his trial, the Judge placed Ruff on a NO BAIL to the inmate and their behavior out- in reference to the side the prison walls. Their opinion as "give-and-take" or status. There was a reason he was clas- Myofascial Therapies Center sified that way. He was deemed a dan- to whether the inmate should be con- compromises possi- sidered for fire camp placement truly Ron Leonardi, MS, CMTPT bly needed to ensure ger to the community and a flight risk. Ruff was sentenced to the maxi- must be considered and used as part the future of this pro- of the Dept. of Corrections screening Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist gram in light of the mum 5-year prison term for his conviction for assault and robbery and rating process. Specializing in Myofascial Pain Solutions current economic There is nothing that will bring troubles affecting the committing serious bodily injury while in possession of a gun. He was my child back but if we can get the James Flood Building . 870 Market Street, Suite 883 state and the nation. Department of Corrections to improve After much panel also sentenced to an additional year San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 362-6274 for being a repeat felon. How the De- their screening process and put more discussion, Sandy stringent guidelines in place to insure [email protected] www.myocenter.com was invited to speak. partment of Corrections could have even considered him for a fire camp only low risk, non violent inmates are is beyond my comprehension. considered for fire camp placement, The night he shot and killed my then I as a mother can at least feel that son, he had over 100 rounds of am- something positive has come out of Divorce Mediation munition on him. He kicked in an something so terribly heartbreaking." inside garage door to a residential As one might imagine, this was a PAULA M. LAWHON home of an 80 year old couple. My very difficult and emotional moment son went in, took the shot and was for Sandy. Sandy did an outstand- • Civilized divorce process without litigation killed by an escapee. Ruff committed ing job representing the voices and suicide but not before taking the life interests of all Californians as she • Fair and enforceable agreements while of an innocent young man and not addressed this panel. Sandy displayed saving time and money before shattering the lives of all of us great courage and strength during her • Balanced premarital and post-marital who knew him. My son saved a lot of speech. Bryan must have been exceed- ingly proud of his dearest mother as he agreements lives that night but I never wanted a hero - I just want my son. peered down from the heavens watch- • Experienced with police pensions and I have been informed that the ing over her and giving her spiritual related benefits Department of Corrections uses a de- encouragement and guidance. tailed point system to screen and select I also addressed the panel and reit- 415-398-3400 their fire camp inmates. They INSIST erated Sandy's concerns about safety fax: 415 398-3446 they only place low level, non-violent for all. I spoke to the Senator about www.lawhonlaw.com inmates who score 12 points or less my concerns of the aforementioned www.sfniediation.com and are classified as Level-1. Marlon "trade-offs" facing this program. I stated that the safety of the general email: [email protected] Ruff scored 25 points and was 2 points 870 Market Street, Suite 1151 away from Level 3... a serious error by public and that of our Law Enforce- San Francisco, California 94102 the Dept. of Corrections regarding this ment Officers throughout this great placement. state should never be compromised. September 2011 POA Journal Page 7

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John Candido and Chris Cunnie John and Toni Candido Jo/in Candido yuks it up wit/i Gary Del/agnes I also spoke about Bryan and what a has been a fixture in the North Beach Galileo High School before graduating est decorated Aircraft Carrier in the wonderful young man he was and the and Marina Districts for years, and is from Chase Private School in 1947. fleet, the USS Oriskany, CVA 34, in loss we all suffered the night he was a very popular man with quite a life, John then attended City College the Pacific Fleet Task Force. For his killed. The loss of Bryan Tuvera still and quite a story. of San Francisco with the intention bravery and valor, John was awarded affects our Department and officers As John approaches his 82nd birth- of entering into a career of Law En- nine service medals serving in three every day but certainly not in the same day, I thought it would be a fitting forcement. John had a great desire to battle engagements. way that Sandy, Salina, their family tribute to share John's story with our become a California State Narcotics On completion of his overseas and friends have endured the loss. members and readers, many who are Agent and had received a promised duty and Honorable Discharge from I gratefully thank Senator LaMalfa dear friends of John and his very beau- position from Pat Brown, the San Fran- the United States Navy, John became and his staff including "Tiffany" for tiful and charming wife, Antoinette cisco District Attorney at the time who a Charted City Police Officer perma- their invitation to address this panel better known as "Toni." I also thought would later be elected Governor of the nently assigned to the Patrol Special and let our voices be heard. The Sena- that as we approach the Columbus Day Great State of California, but John was Division of the San Francisco Police tor was very gracious with his words Festivities in October, the same month too young at the time and unable to Department. He worked in the North- and sentiments to Sandy and the San as John's birthday, (October 18th), it accept the position. ern, Central, Mission, and Potrero Francisco Police Department. would also be fitting to honor a man John and Pat Brown remained close Districts and served in the many riots I also extend my heartfelt thanks who has been inducted into the Police personal friends for many years. that plagued the city during John's to Sandy for the opportunity to stand Hall of Fame for acts of bravery in the John went into the electrical busi- years of service. beside her during her time of need. line of duty. ness and became a member of the In 1989, John was awarded the San Sandy did an exemplary job repre- This in part is Johnny's story. IBEW and worked until he was 21 years Francisco Police Department Earth- senting her son as well as every Peace On the 18th day of October 1930, old at which time he became a mem- quake Ribbon by Chief Frank Jordan Officer and citizen of this great state. John J. Candido was born to Mary and ber of the San Francisco Special Police for his work at the Police Earthquake I also want to extend my personal August Candido. His father, a barber and was assigned to "Restaurant Row" Command Post in the Marina District. thanks to Judy Riggle who took the from Palermo, Sicily and his mother in at Fisherman's Wharf. Among his John was a great service to the elderly time out of her very busy schedule who hailed from New Orleans, moved clients were Alioto's Fish Grotto and residents and their pets of the Marina to accompany and give strength and to San Francisco. After their marriage Fisherman's Grotto Number 9. removing many from their homes to comfort to Sandy. in San Jose, they lived in the Tender- In 1951, he became the first San a safe haven. John also made several Judy, I know Sandy was so grateful loin District in San Francisco where Francisco Police Officer to work on arrests on looters and thieves stealing for all your kindnesses and consider- John's father owned the famous "Gus's State Property in the City and County from homes and local businesses. ations on that difficult but memorable Barber Shop." of San Francisco under the direction John was a highly decorated officer day. Born at St. Mary's hospital and of Chief of Police Michael Mitchell. and at one point was awarded the reared for a short time in the Tender- John later became a "Dance Hall coveted Gold Medal of Valor for his Happy Birthday, John Candido.. loin District, John grew up later to live Cop" working school dances in the actions when he was shot while in the As a Patrol Special Police Officer in the Marina District. As a young boy North Beach, Hunter's Point, Mission, act of foiling an attempted armed rob- for many years, Johnny Candido in San Francisco, John attended St. and Bay View Districts of the city. John bery. John subsequently was awarded built quite a name and reputation for Brigid's Grammar School and later at- also policed civic functions, school our department's Purple Heart Award being a tough but fair street cop. He tended Sacred Heart High School and events, and many special city events. for his shooting in 2006. In 1963, John was appointed to the Patrol Special Officer John Candido San Francisco Police Reserve Unit and retired from his position in the San shortly thereafter appointed to a posi- Francisco Police Department in 1995 Community Service Committee tion of a San Francisco Patrol Special after 43 years of dedicated service to Officer by Chief Thomas J. Cahill. the City and County of San Francisco By Marty Ha/loran, Chairman John and Chief Cahill remained life and her residents and guests under In an ongoing effort to keep the membership advised of activities at the long friends until the death of the then Chief of Police, Tony Ribera. POA I will make every attempt to provide the minutes of the Community former Chief in 2002. John was a Pall Upon his retirement, John accepted Service Committee. The committee meets approximately every six weeks and Bearer at the Chief's Funeral Service, a civilian position of Range Master as always we discuss and vote on requests for donations submitted to the POA. a great distinction. for the Lakeport Police Department The majority of the requests are submitted from non-profit organizations in John also served as the bodyguard in Lakeport, California for five years and around San Francisco. Many of these organizations depend greatly on to Romano Mussolini, brother of Beni- under the direction of Chief Thomas associations like ours so that they may provide assistance to the sick, elderly, to "Ii Duce" Mussolini while Romano Engstrom. and the youth of our community. was in San Francisco in 1954 to attend Johnny Candido is one of the All- The Community Service Committee Fund has been designated as a federal a piano concert. Time Greats and has helped many, tax exempt 501© 3 account at the S.F.P.O.A. The majority of the funds in this For many years, John served as many people over the past several account are raised through our annual "Parade of Stars" show held in Decem- personal bodyguard for many of the years. He is a very proud San Fran- ber each year. Catholic dignitaries and high-ranking ciscan of Sicilian descent, and is very The Community Service Committee met on May 19, 2011 & July 7, 2011 Church Officials including his service proud of his heritage. John is the and although many requests are submitted only the below listed organizations in 1997 for the Salesian Centennial very lucky and proud husband of the were approved for donations. Celebrations that took place in San love of his wife, Toni, and extremely Francisco. proud of his son, daughter, and three May Meeting Among his many positions, John grandchildren. • Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (Ret. Officer Dave Albright) ...... $250.00 also worked as an Ambulance Driver Congratulations to Johnny Candido • San Francisco Juniors Volleyball Club (Sergeant Ed Hagan)...... $5,000.00 for the San Francisco Department of on the celebration of his 81st birthday • St Robert's Golf Tournament (Sergeant Brian Philpott) ...... $250.00 Public Health, as well as a member of and for his outstanding, exemplary • North Oakland/South Oakland Little League (Officer Dan Laval). $250.00 the San Francisco Sheriff's Department police career, his service to our coun- • Asian Heritage Street Celebration ...... $500.00 where he was assigned as a jailer in the try and to our city, and for all of his • Star 6 Foundation ...... $250.00 old City Prison, as well as driver for notable accomplishments! • OMI Cultural Participation Project ...... $500.00 the Under Sheriff at the time, John P. • St. Paul of the Shipwreck ...... $400.00 Figone. • San Francisco Housing Development/MLK Jr. Pool ...... $500.00 John's dedication to service was not COLIN HUSSEY limited to his police July Meeting work in San Fran- • Acting • Relay for Life (Ret. Officer Kris Simone) ...... $250.00 cisco. As a member • Writing • Hazeihofer Invitational Golf Tournament (Officer Frank Hagan) $980.00 of the United States • Graphics • Advance Camp (Officer Kevin Martin) ...... $500.00 Naval Reserve, John • Abraham Lincoln Football Club ...... $250.00 volunteered for Ac- • Photography • San Francisco Night Ministry ...... $500.00 tive Duty in the • S.F. Crisis Care ...... $250.00 Korean War. John 415.474.8285 • Camp Unity (Officer Jacqueline Selinger) ...... $250.00 served on the high- ceh@cohnhusseycom . facebook.com/colin.hussey • S.S.F. Youth Baseball Tournament (Inspector Pat Cadigan) ...... $500.00 Page 8 POA Journal September 2011

San Francisco Police Officers Association 800 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor (415) 861-5060 GARY DELAGNES _SF 04A Office Hours M/F 9-4 pm President tOA KEVIN MARTIN #2011-53 Vice President August 10, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TONY MONTOYA Secretary 800 Bryant Street To: All POA Members San Francisco, CA 94103 MARTIN HALLORAN 415.861.5060 tel Treasurer From: Kevin Martin, Vice-President 415.552.5741 fax JOE VALDEZ L!J On Thursday, August 4, 2011, 9 year old Ryan www.sfpoa.org Sergeant At Arms White, who was visiting San Francisco from Philadelphia with his family was struck by a Hit and August 24, 2011 LI Run driver. This incident left young Ryan in critical condition at General Hospital's Intensive Care Unit Greg Suhr and his family is facing an unexpected tragic turn of Chief of Police LI events. San Francisco Police Department The San Francisco Police Officers' Association has 850 Bryant Street, Room 525 established the "Ryan White Family Trust" fund. San Francisco, CA 94103 We are asking for assistance in helping to off-set the unexpected costs incurred by this terrible incident. Alice Villagomez Checks and/or other donations can be forwarded to Human Resources Director Marty Halloran or Kevin Martin at the SFPOA. San Francisco Police Department 850 Bryant St., Room 570 Please make checks payable to the SFPOA San Francisco, CA 94103 Community Services Fund, c/o the Ryan White Family Trust. Thank you very much in advance for your Re: Demand to "Meet and Confer" Over Police kindness, consideration and generosity. Department's Release of Officers Names to Press and The White Family would be most grateful for any Public assistance offered.

Dear Chief Suhr and Ms. Villagomez: Please consider this letter a demand to meet and confer - "demand" in the polite sense of the term - regarding the manner in which the San Francisco Police Department elects to release the names of certain officers to the press and public. Helping Our Own It is the SFPOA's understanding that the Department recently elected to release to the public the names of certain officers The following members of our law who were involved in an officer-involved shooting several weeks ago in the Bayview District. In addition, the SFPOA has enforcement family need our help: learned that another officer's name was released, without the officer's knowledge, to the publication SF Weekly. Amanda Amoroso

The SFPOA is concerned that there presently exists no formal Please help us support Amanda Amoroso, daughter of Officer protocol by which the Department makes a decision which can Mike Amoroso of Co. F, Northern Station, who is battling cancer. seriously affect officers' lives and careers, i.e., releasing their Help Offset costs incurred by the family during this most difficult names to the press and public regarding incidents that might be deemed in some quarters to be controversial. Moreover, it of times. is the SFPOA's understanding that the release by the Depart- For more information, please contact Kevin Martin, POA at 415- ment of the names in these two specific instances constitutes 861-5060; Sgt. Ron Banta, Tactical / K9 Unit, 415-309-6247 or a departure from the existing past practice on this matter. As such, the Department's actions in this area constitute a subject Officer Mike Amoroso at 415-990-7899. - Kevin Martin of bargaining pursuant to City Charter Section A8- 590-4, MOU Section 4, ("Negotiation Responsibility") and Section 3505 of Frankie Shouldice the California Government Code. Frankie is the 12-year old son of Inspector Ronan Shouldice of CSI. Please contact me at your earliest possible convenience so Frankie is battling leukemia. A "Friends of Frankie Shouldice" that we may schedule a meeting to discuss these issues. account has been established at the SFPCU #1373520 As always, your cooperation and assistance are greatly ap- - Marty Halloran preciated. Madeline Cashion Very truly yours. Dear SFPOA - I am five years old and I have cancer. It's called embrynal rhabdo- myosarcoma. I had a surgery to take out a big owie from my tummy. Now, I am taking medicine through my tubbies to get the rest of the John Tennant owie out of my tummy. The medicine is called chemotherapy and Genenal Counsel it makes my hair fall out. I am in treatment for 46 weeks to get rid cc: SFPOA Executive Board of my cancer. I will kick the owie's booty! SFPOA Board of Directors Thanks for caring! - Madeline Claire Cashion Mail checks to "Cashion Family Fund." Sgt. Sean Conley 1666 N. Main Street Walnut Creek, CA. 94596

San Francisco's Law Enforcement Personnel Family of Lance Heivilin receive 15% off all safes! SFPD Director (Non-Sworn) Lance Heivilin, formerly with the Mesa PD, lost a valiant fight with cancer. He was just 37, and • Gun Safes • Pistol Boxes leaves a wife and children. A fund has been established for the family at the SF Police Credit Union, Acct. #1377238. Tactical • Fire Proof Marty Halloran Wall/Floor • Burglary Sandy Ganster Sandy has been off work caring for ill family members. She 617 7th Street . San Francisco, CA 94103 recently underwent surgery and is in need of money during her 415-398-6161 recovery. Contact anyone at 553-1506 to donate. L 'ses@mainhne-secunty corn September 2011 POA Journal Page 9 Counselor's Corner Public Employee First Amendment Rights One Step Forward, One Step Back By John Tennant, This ruling restores at last a fair him damages and attorney's fees ap- a public employee's employment SFPOA Counsel degree of common sense to the law proaching $150,000, much of which will not rise to the level of a "public governing the free speech rights of was upheld by the Third Circuit Court concern." With its recent decision in The last time I wrote about the ever- public employees. While no public of Appeals. Guarnieri, the U.S. Supreme Court has diminishing protections for public servant has a right to expression that The U.S. Supreme Court vacated the made it clear that petitions by public employee free speech was in the fall significantly disrupts the operations Third Circuit's decision and remanded employees against their employer in of 2009 - in the wake of three Ninth of their employer, discipline against the case, holding that the "public con- the form of grievances, lawsuits, etc., Circuit decisions that made a com- an employee for speech based on an cern" test of the Free Speech clause ap- must now satisfy that same standard if plete hash of First employer's bare and unsupported as- plies with equal force to claims that a an employee subsequently claims that Amendment juris- sertions that the speech in question public employee's rights under the Pe- the employer disciplined them for hav- prudence. Two re- might cause disruption violates the tition Clause have been violated. Aside ing filed such a grievance or lawsuit in cent federal cases First Amendment. Indeed, it would from losing the damages he had been the first place and seeks redress under now provide both be hard to imagine a public employee awarded, the plaintiff police chief will the First Amendment. a step forward and possessing any free speech rights if the most likely find that this decision sig- So while the recent Ninth Circuit a step back. Giv- mere act of sitting next to someone at nals the beginning of the end of his decision in Nichols may be cause for en the confused a public meeting could be a legitimate lawsuit, given another Supreme Court much rejoicing, the Guarnieri decision state of the law on basis for discipline. free speech decision in 2006 - an of the U.S. Supreme Court continues this subject, even ;. Would that the second major case opinion I inveighed against in a previ- a disturbing trend of retrenchment by partial progress in this area to come down from the ous article - that speech concerning a the courts on public employee First might be consid- federal courts were as salutary as the public employee's official duties is not Amendment rights. One step forward, ered something of an improvement. first. But alas, as the old adage goes, a matter of "public concern." (Garcetti one step back, indeed. Let's start with the good news: The what one hand giveth, the other ta- v. Ceballos, 547 U.S. 410) The upshot Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (the keth away, and this time the hand of Garcetti has been that nearly all "Roll the Union On..." highest federal court with jurisdic- doing the taking was the United States na to ao witn tion over California and other western Supreme Court. In addition to the Speech Clause states short of the U.S. Supreme Court) San Francisco Police Officers Association held unequivocally that a public of the First Amendment, there is the employer may not interfere with a Petition Clause, which protects the 800 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor (415) 861-5060 public employee's First Amendment "the right of the people.. .to peti- *OA August 4, 2011 rights unless there is evidence that the tion the Government for a redress of employee's actions have actually dis- grievances." Until now, the law had rupted the workplace or are reasonably not been entirely clear as to whether From: Michael S. Hebel, Welfare Officer, Attorney At Law likely to do so in the future. Nichols v. the more rigorous standard a public employee must satisfy to show that To: Catherine Dodd, Ph.D., RN Director, Health Service System Dancer (11 C.D.O.S. 7840) 1145 Market Street, Second Floor San Francisco, CA 94103 This is important because previous his/her speech is protected by the First federal court decisions (primarily from Amendment also applied to petitions, Re: The City Health Plan for CCSF Retirees other Circuit Courts of Appeal) ap- e.g., lawsuits, union grievances, etc. peared to give public employers wide Unfortunately for public employees, Dear Ms. Dodd: latitude to discipline employees based the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June At several of our quarterly meetings with and amongst representatives of on an employer's mere predictions of that the test is the same for both the various CCSF retiree groups, you continue to offer an opinion that the City's potential disruption to their opera- Speech Clause and the Petition Clause: health plan (also called Plan 1) is in a death spiral. You have indicated that as the tions caused by employee speech. The an employee must demonstrate that costs continue to rise, younger members have left this plan leaving members who high watermark of this line of think- his speech or petition - which pre- do not want to give up entitlement to selection of their treating doctor and City ing is perhaps best illustrated in a sumably serves as the basis for em- employees who reside outside of the network area wherein the City health plan decision by the Second Circuit which ployer discipline, which he seeks to the only one available to them. upheld the discipline of a city college redress via a lawsuit or grievance - is The San Francisco Police Officers' Association represents active as well as professor for a controversial speech on a matter of "public concern." retired members. We are very concerned about the "death spiral" of the City even though the trial court jury had In Borough of Duryea Pennsylvania health plan. We are most interested to determine what provisions the health determined that the speech did not ac- v. Guarnieri (11 C.D.O.S. 7462), a local service system is making for active members and retirees who are still in the tually disrupt the college's operations. borough's terminated police chief, City health plan. With regard to retirees who live outside of the plan area, is the Jeffries v. Harleston, 52 F.3d 9 (2nd Cit. Charles Guarnieri, was reinstated by Health Service System's Board considering allowing these members to become 1995). It should be mentioned, how- an arbitrator through a union griev- eligible for Kaiser and/or Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans that operate outside of the ever, that while the way in which the ance process. Upon returning to work, State of California? Second Circuit reached its decision can Guarnieri was confronted with a num- Any assistance and advise you could give would be much appreciated. We and should be questioned, it is hard to ber of directives from his employer would like to be able to properly advise our active and retired members on the be unsympathetic with the ultimate (e.g., no overtime without the borough status of the City health plan. Most importantly, we would like our retirees, who result, insofar as the college took ac- council's "express permission") which are planning to move out of state, to fully realize the implications of such a move tion against the professor because the he argued were the council's way of as it applies to their sole selection for health care - the City health plan. speech in question made derogatory "sending a message [that] 'You might Thank you for your assistance. have won your arbitration, but we con- comments about Jews. Sincerely, In Nichols v. Dancer, the facts were trol you." He sued the borough under far less sympathetic to the public a federal civil rights statue, claiming ,, employer and precisely the sort of sce- that his union grievance was a petition Michael S. Hebel, Welfare Officer Attorney at Law nario that I and other public employee protected by the Petition Clause of cc: Larry Barsetti, Secretary, SF Veteran Police Officers' Association advocates have long worried might the First Amendment. A jury awarded result in a terrible decision if a court ever took the Jeffries v. Harleston line 'iou should consider the of reasoning too far. Fortunately, the ivestment objectives, risks, Ninth Circuit got it right. and charges and expenses The plaintiff, Kathleen Nichols, Cf the investment options was fired from her position as an as- carefully before investing. sistant to a school district's general ?rospectuses containing this counsel who himself had recently and other information can be been suspended - merely because obtained by contacting me at the she sat next to the general counsel, IT'S NECESSARY TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ASSETS so you're ready to number below. Please read the without speaking to him, during the face whatever life brings, and eventually achieve the ultimate challenge - prospectuses carefully before school board meeting at which he was retirement. A program such as ING Select Advantage IRA, a mutual fund investing. subsequently fired. The Ninth Circuit custodial account, can provide the flexibility you need to manage your Mutual funds offered through individual squarely rejected the school district's retirement accounts are designed for retire- hard-earned retirement assets. For only a Record Keeping Fee (underlying ment purpose. Early withdrawals will reduce contentions that Nichols's actions your account value, and except withdrawals threatened to disrupt operations, say- mutual fund expenses, also apply) you have: from a Roth IRA, withdrawals taken prior to 59½ may incur a 10% Federal penalty tax. ing that it would not "rubberstamp V no front-end loads V no transaction charges V no transfer-out fees Distributions of earnings from a Roth IRA are [the school district's] decision based not subject to Federal income tan, provided V no back end fees V no surrender charges V over 80 mutual fund options certain Internal Revenue Code requirements on an assertion that Nichols's associa- are met. Distributions that do not meet and how this these requirements may be subject to Fed- tion with [the general counsel] might We can help you learn more about the benefits of ING Select Advantage IRA eral income tan, including an additional 10% have caused problems or been a reflec- Contact me to find our more! Federal penalty tan. Account values fluctuate program may fit into your overall retirement strategy. with market conditions, and when redeemed tion of the level of her disloyalty to the principal may be worth more or less of the District." As the Ninth Circuit put F. George Brown, Registered Representative, California Ins. License # 0730513 the original amount. it, "Simply saying that there has been 4 North Second Street, Suite 440, San Jose, CA 95113 or will be disruption, without any Tel: (415) 370-7015 • Fax: (408) 292-0750 • [email protected] supporting evidence, is not enough... 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Made easier.® tual disruption." ©2009 ING North America Insurance Corporation. 3016188.R.P (4/10) C09-1029-005 Page 10 POA Journal September 2011 Morgan McEachern Brianna Scott Jeff Barker Scholarship Awards The Young American Holy Name University College of Performing Arts Monica Solares By Martin Halloran 3rd Place: $2,000.00 Kimberly McIntyre San Francisco State University Chairman Scholarship Committee Courtney Lewis Sonoma State University Ciara Swann Utah State University Sabrina Perez University of Washington, Tacoma The annual Jeff Scholarship Awards Heald College were presented in late August to The following students were each Dante Tabarracci dependents of active, retired, and awarded a $750.00 scholarship to- Steven Rector Embry-Riddle University of California, deceased members. The recipients wards their college education. Aeronautical University Santa Barbara of these awards were judged by the Eddie Alvarado Nicole Trierweiler POA Scholarship Committee on their University Of San Francisco Andrew Reid University of Washington, Seattle University of California, Los Angeles academics, extracurricular activities, Bernadette Boyle Jeremy Denis Wong community service, and a five hun- University of Arizona Cohn Reid CSU East Bay dred word essay. The topic chosen University of California, Los Angeles Robert Yee Brett Bruneman for this year was "How has America Madison Roche San Diego state University changed in the 10 years since 911 and California Loyola University Chicago the death of Osama Bin Laden?" Polytechnic State University Michael Yuen University of California, San Diego The first place for the year 2011 goes Brian Clausen to David Juarez; daughter of active Of- Wake Forest University ficer Joseph Juarez from Co J. David is Daniel G. Cuddy attending the California Polytechnic University of Nevada, Reno State University in San Luis Obispo ECHOING THE PAST: and has received $4,000.00 towards Erica Dean his college education. David's winning CSU East Bay essay is reprinted in this edition of the Amada DeFoe ACOUNTRY UNITED Journal. Sonoma State University This year the POA has awarded By David Juarez Haley Doherty First Place POA Scholarship Award Winner $36,000.00 in scholarships to college University of California, bound students. The funds for these Santa Barbara awards are raised through the proceeds On the night of March 5th, 1770, a series of events led up to the killings from the POA Golf Tournament. Every Sean Evans otmnocent American colonists - the Boston Massacre. An enraged Paul student who completed all phases of San Jose State University Revere created a drawing of the incident and placed it into a pamphlet. the application was awarded a schol- Stephanie Falzon Colonists then mass produced the pamphlet and distributed it throughout arship. My thanks go out to the POA CSU Chico the colonies, spreading like wild fire and reaching all thirteen colonies Scholarship Committee and especially within weeks. This event united the colonies by creating a common goal Raquel Gaffud to stand together for the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to Robin Matthews, Kevin Lyons, University of California, Riverside Lynn Tomioka, Frank Hagan, Robert - thus sowed the seeds for the American Revolution. Vernengo, and Ed Hagan, Angelique Jacqueline Guerrero At the time, England stood as one of the most formidable forces in the Mann, Yvonne Allen, Roel Dilag, and Boston College world. Many countries thought it impossible, even suicidal to try and fight Kevin Martin who spent many hours Khalil Huey such a large army. However, the colonies banded together, followed impas- reading and grading the essays. Many Iowa State University sioned leaders such as George Washington, and remained united through many hard-fought battles. America eventually defeated England and earned thanks also to Cyndee Bates at the Christopher Jeffries POA who spent many hours organiz- its place as a sovereign nation. These events would ultimately set precedence The New School of Jazz for a lasting tradition of unity and courage in the face of adversity. ing and verifying information for the and Contemporary Music Committee. Ten years ago, on September 11th, 2001,19 Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist On behalf of President Gary Jose Guardado hi-jacked four commercial airliners poised to deliver one of the largest set Delagnes and the entire Board of Di- San Francisco State University of attacks on U.S. Soil in history. In the early morning hours of an ordinary rectors I would like to congratulate all Kevin Kilgariff Tuesday, ordinary became surreal as two of the four planes crashed into the recipients of this year Jeff Barker Boise State University the Twin Towers in New York City. Almost 3,000 innocent civilians died that day. Hundreds of firefighters and police officers perished as they at- Scholarship Awards and wish all these Patrick Kim students much success in their college University of California, Santa Cruz tempted to rescue people from the burning buildings. Several more went years. on to develop complications from inhaling the smoke and debris from the Bridgette Kowalski burning buildings. As one television set portrayed the horrific event, more 1st Place: $4,000.00 Sacramento State University televisions turned on as phone calls distributed the event throughout the David Juarez Mark Laubach nation, spreading the news like wild fire and reaching all 50 states within California minutes. America had been attacked. Polytechnic State University University in Columbus Ohio Marco Marino Living up to the standards set before, Americans rose to the occasion. 2nd Place: $3,000.00 San Jose State University A surge of patriotism coursed through the veins of the American public. Erin Clark Volunteers rushed to help the relief effort for the attacks, hundreds of California Erin McEachern Americans cleaning up the New York City streets, and aiding the wounded Polytechnic State University Butte College heroes and their families. Suddenly, a glance outside would reveal the colors, symbols of our nation, the American flag hanging on porch after porch. The country stood behind its leader and quickly mobilized for a war on terror. While the attack was undeniably horrific, through this tragedy Americans LAW OFFICE OF grew not only as a nation, but closer together as well. Osama-Bin Laden was an integral part of the 9/11 attacks, and the primary leader of AlQaeda. While recently public opinion waivered in ROBERT K. WYMAN regards to the war effort, American Special Forces recently killed Osama Bin-Laden. Americans hold this victory close as it represents closure. This Certified Specialist with over event forced Americans to remember the reason we had been fighting these 22 years of experience in long ten years. Workers' Compensation Law After 9/11, America both changed but in retrospect did not change at all. What differentiates 9/11 from the massive war effort after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941? 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Forwarded to The Journal is. Don't let an overly excited dis- 1. When confronted with a fire- intent on killing us. by Michael Nevin patcher (or officer) get you overly arm threat and you are taking fire... Pt!. Rich Stanton excited. Ask yourself: Do I really SHOOT-MOVE-COVER. Do it immedi- Sr. firearms instructor In Transmission #181 of Force Sci- need to drive this fast to get there? ately, regardless of which you do first. Boston PD SWAT ence News, we invited your thoughts Do I really need to leave cover right 2. Be a master of threat assessment. on how to reverse this year's alarm- now to get hands on the suspect? ALWAYS perform the Quick Scan: Focus on improvement, not ing increase in LEO fatalities in the Be your own FTO, and recognize Check the HANDS, check the WAIST castigation U.S. Almost immediately our in-box when you need to grab yourself by area, and check the SURROUNDING Officers and supervisors need to began to bulge with your insightful the collar and pull yourself back. AREA (anything within the subject's evaluate handling of real-life events responses. Recognize the adrenaline rush. In reach). with a critical eye. Do we have the Here is a sampling, edited for situations such as pursuits, expect Trng. Ofcr. Carmelo Colon skills and fortitude to recognize mis- brevity or clarity in some cases and it, recognize it when it comes, and Lead use-of-force instructor takes have been made and take correc- useful as training reminders in all. keep it under control. In the last Ft. Lauderdale (FL) PD tive actions? The writers, of course, are expressing pursuit I was in, several officers Consider the Navy Blue Angels personal views and do not speak for left cover and rushed the suspect's More emphasis needed on criminal flight team. At the end of every flight, their agencies. vehicle after it was stopped by a activity cues there is a debriefing in which rank is PIT maneuver. The suspect had his I would also like to see trainers in- taken off the table and every member When adrenaline trumps training gun in his hand. It was little more struct more heavily regarding criminal can feel safe to do self-criticism or and common sense... than luck that he was shot and activity cues - information suggest- constructive criticism of another team In my own 12+ years in law en- killed before he could fire it. In a ing potential danger that an officer member. Law enforcement needs to forcement, I have personally known similar pursuit where several of- receives prior to actually encountering adopt this same mentality where pre- 2 officers who have been shot (non- ficers rushed up to go hands-on, 1 the suspect. Reacting both physically and post-performance is evaluated fatally) and one who died in a crash. of them got disarmed. The suspect and mentally to such cues will help with a critical eye, with the focus on In each case it happened because they fired multiple shots and killed an of- reduce reaction time, and therefore improvement rather than castigation let their adrenaline take over, and their ficer before he himself was shot and save lives. or discipline. training and common sense went out killed. Did either of those situations Just a few examples: Also think about training in tri- the window. have to end like they did? • Dispatched information. If telecom- ads. Instead of using the common The first officer witnessed a minor Use it when you need it. In situ- munication indicates the suspect approach of having 1 officer role play hit-and-run traffic crash. During a ations such as a hands-on fight, has a weapon, then the officer may the part of the trainee and another the short pursuit, his cup of coffee went or especially when you're injured, have a better idea of where and how part of the suspect, add a third to act everywhere inside his car, adding to the adrenaline rush is your friend. to make an approach, both before as a coach to give immediate feedback. his emotional "rush." Even though Don't hold back; use it and stay in and after exiting his vehicle. Rotate positions so that each person there were 2 more officers close be- the fight, but recognize when to put • Radio information from other offi- plays each part. This increases skills, hind when the fleeing driver crashed the brakes on. cers already at the scene. They may retention, and abilities dramatically. again and stopped, the primary officer Remember, it's not personal, it's be able to advise on environment Lt. Curtis Cope (ret.) rushed to the suspect's vehicle and business. Leave your emotions at or description of known suspects, Consultant/Expert Witness/Master went hands-on as the suspect began home. I know, easier said than done. which may assist in making a tacti- Instructor to exit. The fight was on. The officer But along with your adrenaline, cal approach by vehicle and by foot. Huntington Beach, CA was disarmed and shot through both emotions such as anger will at least • What the officer sees and hears thighs with his .45. That officer even- get you in trouble, or worse, will get as he arrives at the scene. Are of- Monthly critique tually was forced to medically retire you killed. There seems to be very ficers or civilians taking cover? Do of police deaths needed due to the build-up of scar tissue and little training emphasis on that to- other officers have their weapons I'd like to have a national bulletin the chronic pain in his legs. day, although it clearly is an officer drawn? Do there appear to be in- on officer deaths put out monthly by The second officer was in foot survival issue. jured persons about? Are gunshots the FBI to all local, state, and federal pursuit of a likely drug dealer at an Dpty. Dan Walter or screams audible? Are witnesses LE agencies. The bulletin would go apartment complex. Though he'd lost Boulder County (CO) SO making hand gestures or otherwise into significant and appropriate detail sight of the suspect, he ran around trying to communicate important on who died, what happened, where, the corner of a building where he'd Tactical positioning information? when, why, and how. It would cover last seen the subject, and the offender and vest protocol I recently trained 176 state LE agents the dynamics of each situation and was waiting for him with a handgun Two of our officer deaths in Canada who, as a whole, were above average in how it all went down. It would have drawn and aimed. The suspect fired, this year involved motor vehicles, one training, experience, and professional- a follow-up section from trainers on striking the trauma plate in the offi- a stolen snow plow and the other a van ism. Still, I noticed a slow response to suggestions on how to handle simi- cer's vest and knocking him onto his driven by a 15 year old. In the case criminal activity cues provided in the lar situations. The bulletin would be back, fortunately not seriously injured of the snow plow the officer was not scenarios. For example, at the sound used to enhance safety and not as a but a very narrow escape. standing in a safe place and with the of gunfire, most officers would slowly Monday-morning quarterback tool. The most tragic incident involved van it appears the officer reached in- put their hand on their sidearm, but Meanwhile, what can you do right an officer who wrote a trespass warn- side and got trapped and then dragged very few would actually draw until now to best avoid becoming a grim ing to a transient who refused to leave and crushed under the van when it something further developed. Another statistic? a convenience store. Shortly afterward, rolled over. Training is critical in of- example was the inability to recognize • Always be a student of our profes- dispatch informed the officer that the ficers knowing what is a dangerous the need for taking cover. sion, especially use of force/force suspect had returned to the store and tactic. With better threat-assessment Res. Ofcr. Jerry Cooper science/conflict management. was hassling the clerk. Given that the tools, these 2 officers would likely be Cleveland (NC) PD • Always seek self-improvement. suspect was blatantly ignoring the re- alive today. • Always learn from mistakes (your cent warning, the officer was probably As to wearing a vest, I would add 2 training shortcomings that own and others). feeling some emotion. that vests should be worn under the threaten survival • Always be willing to use change as Even though he was only a few shirt not over. In Canada we have Too much static, straight-on shoot- a tool for improvement. miles away, he reached a speed of over fallen into a pit of wearing vests in a ing during training does nothing Sean Foley 100 mph racing to the store. When dark-colored carrier clearly visible to to help officers survive a dynamic Former Capt./Acting Chief he swerved left to pass a truck, he lost everyone. Not only does this some- gunfight. If you have never drawn Northlake (TX) PD control of his cruiser, which went times escalate an incident and create your weapon while moving laterally through 1 utility pole and wrapped new deadly targets but it also creates or forward and back, chances are you Dr. Bill Lewinski, executive director around the next one. When the steer- some self-defense issues by providing will remain a stationary target or have of the Force Science Institute, adds this ing column and dashboard were pried handles for suspects to grab and con- trouble drawing while trying to move. observation: off of his crushed legs, he bled out trol the officer. ERT and the military Remember, panic is the absence of "The need for more detailed docu- internally through his shattered femo- have to wear their vests outside be- training. mentation of force-related incidents is ral arteries as he screamed in pain, a cause of bulk. When they do, it is the Regarding "verbal traps," I've found urgent. The statistical data currently scream his fellow officers on scene same color or camo as the uniform, that the reason officers stand there and gathered at the national level does will never forget. There was nothing thus reducing the risks. "verbalize them to death" is that in all not provide the kind of information anybody could have done to save him. Brian Carter (RCMP, ret.) too many shoot/don't shoot training needed to improve training and officer Each of these officers, spurred on Senior Project Manager scenarios the instructor has the role safety in the field. The types of data by adrenaline and emotion, placed Occupational Health & Safety player obey proper commands. Thus Sean Foley suggests, particularly spe- themselves in more danger than was Nova Scotia Public Service Cmsn. the officer in training develops a false cifics about how encounters begin and necessary. sense of security that real-life offend- progress, will help to better analyze What I have tried to teach as an Critical safety tenets ers will obey. Training must re-create, the human dynamics of force used by FTO includes: Two points that I drive thru to all to the best of our abilities, real-life situ- and against officers and devise correc- • Recognize the situation for what it my officers: ations and in real life there are people continued on page 13 September 2011 POA Journal Page 13 SFPD K-9 Handler Receives 'Top Dog' Award With Dog Named in Honor of FDNY 9/11 Victim By Lt. Phyllis Ford Dept. of Homeland Security's TSA after FDNY Battalion Chief Lawrence since produced over 500 puppies. course at Lackland Air Force Base, San T. Stack. Chief Stack died during rescue TSA's National Explosives Detection Officer Neil Fanene was presented Antonio, TX. efforts at the World Trade Center Sep- Canine Program is a tool developed to with the 'Top Dog' award at his re- The award is co-sponsored by the tember 11, 2001. This is the first time detect explosives and deter terrorism cent graduation from the National Airport Law Enforcement Agencies an SFPD officer has received this award! in aviation, mass transit, and cargo Explosives Detection Canine Handler Network (ALEAN). Attending Fanene's graduation environments. Once dog and handler Course. This top award is presented Officer Fanene, assigned to SFPD's ceremony on July 29, were Airport Bu- are paired up, the new team completes to the handler who displays outstand- Airport Bureau, was enrolled in the reau Patrol Captain Dominic Celaya, a 10-week course to learn to locate ing achievement while attending the course with his dog, "Sstack," named as well as Stack's widow Theresa, son and identify a wide variety of danger- Michael Stack, and grandson Patrick ous materials. This training includes Stack. Michael is currently a lieutenant search techniques for aircraft, baggage, with FDNY. A duplicate of the badge vehicles and transportation structures. "Sstack" will wear was presented to Fanene and "Sstack" will be join- Theresa Stack at the ceremony. ing SFO's EOD K-9 unit on the Swing "Sstack " is a nearly 2-year-old Watch. black Labrador from Lackland's Puppy Program. TSA has started to name all the puppies in their program in honor of individuals who died in the 9/11 tragedy. Puppies named in honor of a 9/11 victim have names that FDNY Battalion Chief Lawrence T. Stacks widow, Theresa, at awards ceremony start with a double with Chief Stack's son Michael, grandson Patrick, and Officer Fanene. first letter. Prior to Sept. 11, 2001, there was no great Force Science News urgency to pro- continued from page 12 duce explosives tive measures." Buying time even for fled Force Science Analyst, I read a detection canines. "unprepared" officers fairly extensive amount of informa- However, this As a SWAT team leader and trainer, tion on a number of law enforcement changed quick- I push the safety concepts of slowing subjects. I have to say that your most ly, and the first SFPD's Airport Bureau Captain Dominic Celaya with Officer situations down, controlling what is recent newsletter, "As police deaths breeding occurred Fanene, K9 partner "Sstack," and Michael and Patrick Stack taking place, and putting yourself in mount, what can you do now to stay in January 2002; (son and grandson of deceased FDNY Battalion Chief Law- a position of advantage to narrow the safe? ", is one of the most outstanding the program has rence T. Stack). reactionary gap. articles I have read in 20-plus years. If a suspect's goal is to injure, kill, It is concise, accurate, practical and or attempt to flee, then he/she will potentially lifesaving to those who Beyond Bravery - The Women of 9/11 have to work very hard and increase apply it. I have forwarded it to our their body movements to carry out an entire department and will be doing CNN September 8 at 11 pm ET & September 11 at 8 pm ET attack. This gives even officers who are so to all of the recruit school students I instruct. Among the heroes of September 11th were female rescue workers who not prepared more notification and raced to the Twin Towers in the wake of the terrorist attack. CNN anchor time to react. Lt. Mark Pankow Wausau (WI) PD and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien tells the stories of female law Sgt. Jon Meck enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS workers and others who spent their Peoria (AZ) PD Force Science News welcome Ocean lives defying macho stereotypes as they fought for access to jobs that require them to risk their lives for others. Bad intel from Springs, MS Police Department! Want every officer in your agency to The documentary was produced for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 and is CIs can bring violence based on stories from Susan Hagen and Mary Carouba's widely acclaimed A factor not considered is what of- receive free FS News articles directly? Let us know and we'll take care of it. book, "Women at Ground Zero: Stories of Courage and Compassion." Un- ficers are told about a suspect or sus- til now, their book has been the only collection of stories about women pects they are about to arrest and/or a In the midst of the wave of incom- ing Force Science News subscriptions police, fire, and EMS personnel who responded to the World Trade Center location they are about to raid, which, tragedy. (www.womenatgroundzero.com) sadly, often involves confidential in- we noticed an influx of registrations coming from one agency in Missis- An African-American probationary firefighter whose company lost 7 of formant information that has been the 342 that died that day, and a young mother and decorated police of- improperly corroborated and/or not sippi. Curious to see what inspired the apparent agency-wide sign-up, we ficer last seen directing others to safety just before the World Trade Center corroborated at all. Police action based collapsed, are among the heroines featured in the documentary. O'Brien on false or exaggerated informant called the PD and connected with FSN reader, Deputy Chief Mark Dunston, profiles these unsung heroes and, of the survivors, reports their present-day information is often the root cause health struggles, continuing mourning, and determination to be prepared of violent encounters. A due word of who turned out to be the catalyst. "The information in Force Science News is for the next attack. precaution for our guys on the street! "This documentary is the kind of meaningful coverage that should have Michael Levine critical and I wanted to be sure that everyone in my agency benefitted happened ten years ago, when every news organization in the country was Former federal agent/undercover scrambling for stories about 9/11 heroes," say the two California authors. operator from it. I send out a daily intelligence bulletin to my staff and realized that "It's been our great pleasure to work again with New York City's female Trial consultant/expert witness first responders and the producers at CNN to make this major documen- Stone Ridge, NY the Force Science publication would be an on-going insertion so instead of tary possible." http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2O1 1/07/18/women.911.beyond.bravery.cnn Training cuts repeatedly forwarding, I decided to tell boost street casualties the entire agency to register individu- Meredith Hesby I Program Coordinator I think the number of officer deaths ally so they could get the information California Police Chiefs Association and injuries have a direct correlation directly." P0 Box 255745 to the economy and budget cuts. Most A great idea that sparked a new Sacramento, CA 95865-5745 trainers will agree that when it comes offering on our end. If your agency to department cuts, training is the would like to have each of your of- first to be compromised. Yet constant ficers receive our free Force Science updated training is key to officer sur- News articles directly just e-mail us at vival as it reinforces a consistent sur- [email protected] and we'll make Julia A. HalliSy, D.D.S. vival mind-set. When we see training arrangements to enter them all in for diminished we see officer deaths and you. All we would need from you after Accepting Most Dental Plans injuries increase. we make contact with you would be a Pt!. Craig Polachek list--which will NEVER be shared--of 595 Buckingham Way, Suite 305 • San Francisco, California 94132 each officer's name, rank and e-mail Training Officer Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011 Elkhart County (IN) SD address. That's it. We'll take care of everything else. All information is Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy - Narcotics Bureau "Concise, accurate, practical, kept strictly confidential and you can potentially lifesaving" unsubscribe at any time. As a trainer, supervisor, and certi- Page 14 POA Journal September 2011 Retirement Planning Semina Class #58 Three Days At Sigmund Stern Grove

By Mike Hebel on the 3% at 55, 90% cap charter amend- 1999 - 5.5%; 2000 - 5.5%; 2001 - 8%; those big questions answered for your Welfare Officer, Attorney, UP ment which was approved by the voters 2002-8%; 2003-0%; 2004-9% (with self, choose a true companion, exercise at the November 2002 election. It passed uniform allowance); 2005 - 6.5%; 2006 often, sleep and eat well." with an unprecedented 65% majority. - 4.9%; 2007 - 6%; 2008 - 7%; 2009 - Instructor Comments The Trocadero Clubhouse at Sigmund Also the source of lively discussion was 6%, and 2010 - 4%. (Note: subsequently Maria Newport and Candice Fan Stern Grove hosted the latest SFPD-POA the DROP (deferred retirement option the contract was revised to provide for a set forth all the basics of the CCSF Re- pre-retirement seminar (June 7th, 8th program) passed by the voters on the 2% raise in July 2009, 1.4% raise in July tirement plans. They most adequately and 9th, 2011) - class #58. The Stern February 2008 ballot (effective July 1, 2010, 3.77 % on 6-30-2011, and 2% on described the benefits of and qualifica- Grove with its club house and concert 2008), the 3% at 55 Charter amendment 4-1-2012; the current MOU will end on tions for service and industrial disabil- pavilion is a beloved community treasure ( passed by the voters on the November 6-30-15). What a glorious record of ac- ity pensions. Also explained were death and part of San Francisco's romantic 2007 ballot) for those who served at the complishment! This will be known as benefits, beneficiary designation, and history. The Clubhouse, built in 1892 as Airport prior to the merger in 1977, and the Gary Delagnes legacy. Gary outlined cost of living adjustments. Candice and the Trocadero Hotel and beer garden, is the additional 4% pensionable, longevity the 30 year police career path: years 1-10, Maria answered all questions insuring a beautiful Victorian, stick-style resort pay with 30+ years of service. job oriented; years 11-20, promotion ori- that the basics of the CCSF Retirement with its multi-gabled roof and delicate DROP allows police officers to defer ented; years 21-30, retirement oriented; System were understood by the attendees. ornamentation. Shortly after the 1906 retirement by entering DROP, direct their and years 31-33 in DROP. But Gary also To increase your pension: work longer, earthquake and fire, Police Chief William monthly retirement check into a 401(k) warned that this would be a tough year - get older, and hope for many more pay Biggey arrested Mayor Eugene Schmidt's like-account, and continue to work in the the defense is on the field - with pension raises. Also, buy-back miscellaneous bag-man the notorious Abe Ruef - Department earning full salary and ben- reform the #1 priority of City Hall. A Tier time (accrued during police academy) on corruption charges at this very site. efits. As of earlyJune, 2011, 122 members IV retirement system for new hires will to obtain a separate monthly pension Shortly after this infamous arrest, the are in DROP; more than sixty members be on the ballot in November along with check, albeit small; such buy-back must Chief disappeared while on late-night have exited DROP - many of whom did proposals to increase the contribution be completed before retirement. With boat trip from Tiburon to SF. The Grove not complete their original term. In last rates, reformulate the supplemental cola, regard to service pension calculations, property was purchased in 1931 by Mrs. June a large number of members entered and place a maximum cap on pensions the age factor goes up every 3 months Sigmund Stern and donated to the City. DROP. This program was not renewed by for current city employees. He reminded while the service factor increases each It is a festive and fitting venue for the the Board of Supervisors and therefore the attendees that SP payoff is now 75% of seminar. day. To schedule a retirement interview officially sunseted on June 30, 2011. 1040 hours and OU caps out at 300 hours. The seminar has been expanded to call 415-487-7070 up to 6 months before Chief Gregory Suhr welcomed the Mike Hebel urged all to consider include discussion of social security and your expected date of retirement. They participants and asked them to put to participation in the 30 - 30 program: medicare benefits, health service system urged members to bring their spouse/ practical use the information that is con- 30 years of service and then at least 30+ plans, long-term care, post retirement domestic partner to this interview. Also, tained in this 3 day training seminar. The years' collecting a retirement benefit with employment, retired employee organi- said Candice, keep your beneficiary des- Chief urged thoughtful consideration on no death before age 80. This is the Hebel zations, health and nutrition, taxation, ignation current. They both noted that the decision to retire. He reminded the corollary to the Delagnes police career the date of retirement chosen will effect essentials of estate planning, and critical attendees that police work is a stressful path description. psychological issues presented by and in cost of living adjustments as well as the occupation; he exhorted them to take Class Comments retirement. The seminar presents pos- good care of themselves, their families, SP/OU/VA payout. Cola's are effective on Comments from past and present sible answers to the big questions: Are and their future. The Chief noted that July 1 of each year; to get the cola for any attendees during the informal course you ready to retire? Are you ready to stop the Department expects between 300 - given year you must retire on or before evaluation included: "very helpful and being a police officer? 500 retirements in the next 3 to 5 years July 1 of that year; but remember that useful information. What an eye opener. This seminar, titled "The Gino Man- - 25% of the Department - since there payouts (SP/OU/VA) are based on your A wonderful seminar - the Department onetti and Michael Sugrue Memorial are currently over 600 members with 25+ rate of compensation for the month in did something good for us all. I am glad Seminar", honors its two founders. May years of service of which 175 have over 30 which you retire (higher payout if you I came; everyone close to retirement they rest in peace. This seminar is now years' service. The Chief noted that there retire afterJuly 1). There were options for should come to these. Much needed in its 28th year having started in March will be many promotional opportunities retiring members to reduce their monthly information; should be open to officers 1985. Since its inception, more than 2,490 over the next 5 - 7 years. The Chief was pension so that a spouse/partner/benefi- with 20 or more years of service. Super ciary could get a larger monthly pension participants have completed this seminar. given an ovation on completion of his and marvelous; I enjoyed this seminar Special thanks to Captain Teri Bar- remarks. as a survivor. Candice explained that immensely. I am now more confident rett for providing the necessary funding POA president Gary Delagnes stated the pension benefit calculation for new in the City's retirement system. I would to expand the seminar subjects. A very that a large exodus of police officers was plan members (Tier II). It is based on the hate to think what would happen if we big thank you to Chief Gregory Suhr for expected over the next 5 years with as highest average monthly compensation retired without the knowledge that we reinstating the long-standing tradition of many as 600 police officers reaching a paid to a member. The Retirement System now have. Great class, everyone should allowing members a three day training full/maximum pension status (a full one- compares each member's earnings for attend, keep them up. Very good, can I detail as a thank-you for years of dedi- third of the Department, not including the 12 months immediately preceding come again. Most practical course I have cated service - to make their plans for the Airport Division). Between 2008 and their retirement date with the member's ever attended. Great facility, coordina- a successful and prosperous retirement. 2012, over 800 police officers will join highest fiscal year earnings. Whichever tors, and presenters." 34 Participants the KMA club. These officers entered the is higher is used for the pension calcula- From a class member comes the follow- tion. Maria explained the cost of living Thirty-four participants attended this department between 1979 and 1982 when ing admonition: Cops must think out of adjustment changes resulting from the lively and informative seminar which was an unprecedented 22 Academy classes the box when it comes to retirement. We successful passage of Proposition B (June coordinated by Cyndee Bates, POA staff were graduated; then from 1984 through are so used to 30 years of taking direc- 2008 ballot) wherein the basic cola (up to administrator. 1988 there were no Academy classes due tions and receiving a check every 2 weeks. 2%) is now compounded and the supple- The seat of honor, which is reserved for to CCSF fiscal problems followed by only At retirement, the gate opens up. You mental cola, when excess earnings from the most senior member in attendance, one class in both 1989 and 1990. The have to think about what to do every day. the Retirement System Trust Fund are was given to Steve Tachini - a member Department is now understaffed by over You can no longer look at a calendar for present, was increased from 1% to up to of the 128th Academy class of March 200 officers; he noted that police officer your days off - for every day is a day off. 1.5%. In the best of years' the compound 1977. A special moment of appreciation recruitment is an urgent problem for all Your retirement requires at least 3 years' cola is 3.5%. was offered to senior department mem- large city police departments. He stated advance planning. Take your pension and It was noted that the average retire- bers Marty Bastiani (55 years' depart- that the first raise under the new MOU go do what you really want to do. Now it ment age for San Francisco police officers ment service joining on 9-1-56) and Ray did occur on July 1, 2007 at 4%; over the is solely your choice. in 1931 was 71.5 years; in 2009, the aver- Koenig (48 years' department service next 5 years (through July 2011) the wage Another member stated that when age age was 55.5. Quite a difference in two joining on 1-3-64 in the 97th class). increase will equal 25.5% compounded. neighbors ask about his retirement, he generations. All of the attendees were in the Tier II A third tier retirement was created at the says: "I am on a fixed income." But I do (hired on or after November 2, 1976) re- June 2010 election for new city employees Joe Collins, Great West Retirement not say what it's fixed at. Many others tirement plan. Tier I members are nearly hired on and after July 1, 2010 (Proposi- Services deferred compensation account marveled at how truly wonderful their executive, urged participants to select an extinct species amongst active mem- tion D - it passed and there is now a Tier retirement and health plan benefits are. an appropriate asset allocation plan for bers. Class attendees were from the 128th III). A fourth retirement tier will be on And just recently this comment was themselves identifying their risk toler- to the 185th recruit classes. The 229th the November ballot which will increase received: "This class is worth at least ance, time horizon, and retirement sav- recruit class is now in their FTO program; employee contributions and place restric- $20,000. Consider all the experts you ings target. The SFDCP has 18 options there will be no academy classes in FY tions on the supplemental cola (only to have direct contact with, who stay and and, if desired, a self-directed brokerage 2011-2012, but there will be several small be paid when the Retirement System is answer your questions, and give such lateral-only classes (class #230 laterals 100% funded). Gary was commended for account through TDAmeritrade. Joe said helpful advice. Any SFPD member who that the police department's average from San Jose and Oakland). Some mem- his primary role in advancing, in fourteen doesn't attend this 3 day seminar has deferred compensation balances are the bers attended with their spouses/partners years, the total compensation of SF police truly failed to take advantage of a marvel- (which is much encouraged). officers from #92 in the state of California highest amongst all city departments. ous pre-retirement resource." The long standing tradition wherein to #1 in the nation (cities with popula- He said that the life style portfolios (near "To be a successful retiree - its not term, mid term and long term), with members attending from Taraval Station tions of 200,000 and over). Gary appears about the money. Focus on family, their automatic daily rebalancing, were either provide sunshine or presto-logs for close to accomplishing his and the POA's friends, and fun plus have a purpose - particularly attractive offerings for broad the fire-place was not followed since there goal of financial freedom for the rank and something to do," is wisdom from many were no attendees from Co. I. However file: a thirty-year veteran Q4 police offi- diversification. (Note: the Retirement participants. Board recently voted to replace life style sunshine did prevail for all 3 days. Six cer, on July 1, 2011, receiving an annual And of course, the comment by a members of the seminar will be 4-baggers wage of $108,264 and thereafter retir- portfolios with target date portfolios.) member for achieving a successful fi- Each strategy suits a specific investor pro- in retirement (SFPD pension, social secu- ing with an annual pension of $97,500. nancial plan and life: "Save at least 15% file - based on the number of years you rity, deferred compensation, and DROP). Gary set forth the pay raises that have of gross income, be great at the work been received over the last decade: 1992 have until your planned start of distribu- Hot Topics you love, stay social with good friends - 5%; 1993 - 5%; 1994 - 5%; 1995 - 0%; tion. Joe explained all the distribution As expected, much discussion focused and family, develop a spiritual life or get 1996 - 3.5%; 1997 - 3.5%; 1998 - 3.5%; options: defer distribution (up to April 1 September 2011 POA Journal Page 15

of the year following the year in which tax on less that half of the gross amount). tion for a job well done; this has also 1998) speaking, robustly and vigorously, on the issue of long term care insurance. you reach 70 1/2), lump-sum payment (full This was Dennis' first class. Thank you reduced to zero the number of missing/ or partial), periodic payments (amount Dennis for taking over this important lost police star reports made by those Mike is a licensed insurance salesperson (since 1984). He said that long term certain, period certain), annuity payment subject matter. members approaching retirement age. (fixed, fixed with period certain, joint and Attendees were stunned by the costs care is not covered by the CCSF health Tier I vs. Tier II plans or by Medicare. As he told the survivor) or a combination of these op- of health coverage upon retirement. The participants reviewed the retire- attendees: "You deserve a long walk in tions. He also explained the distribution Few had realized just how good the POA ment/survivor benefits contained in the sunshine. You deserve the glory and options for your designated beneficiary Memorandum of Understanding is in the two police retirement plans. Tier I honor that you earned as a public safety who will receive any remaining funds in keeping these costs down for members (old plan, pre-November 1976) remains hero." With the average stay in a nursing your account upon your death. Joe urged and their families. After retirement, there superior for 3 main reasons: 1. spousal/ home now 2.5 years and its annual cost continued contributions into equity is no subsidized dental plan, but thanks domestic partner continuances are 25% of $74,208 for a private room, he urged funds appropriate for each participant's to Proposition E (Nov. 2001 ballot) there larger; 2. cost of living adjustments are all to consider long term care insurance. risk tolerance and distribution date. now is a medical care monetary subsidy about 1.5 times better; and 3. the mar- Since almost 25% of original applicants When to start social security pay- for the retiree's principal dependent. The riage/domestic partner rights are superior for long term care are denied (medical ments? The class agreed, the sooner the member's health care cost on retirement, (a Tier I member can marry or form a do- issues), he urged picking this up in your better. If you began to collect at age 62 depending upon the plan selected and mestic partnership after retirement, live early 50's. He thought that excellent long (the earliest age allowable) rather than the number of dependents included, is one year, and then the spouse/domestic term plans were available from Genworth at age 66 .- 67 (normal retirement age for zero or highly subsidized. Susan Rodri- partner is entitled to a continuation; for (GE), Met Life, & John Hancock; he also baby boomers), it would take 14 years for guez-Corns, HSS benefits analyst, urged Tier II, the marriage/domestic partner- urged comparison with the plan offered the older recipients to catch up. Monthly participants to take care of their dental ship must have occurred at least one year by CALPERS. Mike quoted his favorite social security payments for police offi- needs before retiring. She emphasized before retirement for there to be a spou- financial advisor, Suze Orman: "1 in 1200 cers, subject to the windfall elimination that the HSS plans, excepting the City's sal/partner continuation entitlement). homeowners will use their fire insurance, provision, average between $100 to $450 plan, were geographically limited. She The class was reminded that police 1 in 240 automobile owners will use their after deduction for Medicare part B. said that the HSS walk-in hours are 8 wages were set by Charter amendment auto insurance, but 1 in 2 long term care Wow! Said many: a CCSF retirement am to 4:45pm; phone calls are taken for prior to 1953; by annual salary survey insured's will call upon their policy for pension (at 90%), deferred compensation four hours every day. On an average day, from 1954 onward; and now by collective financial assistance." distributions, and social security. And there are up to 200 walk-ins and over bargaining since 1992. Thanks to Larry Retirement Board commissioners Herb now DROP! 1,000 phone calls. The plans available, Barsetti and So! Weiner for discussing Meiberger and Joe Drisco!l helped bring George Eimil, retired deputy chief and as of July 2010, are: City Plan, Kaiser, the Veterans POA and the Retired City this seminar to a most successful con- dedicated instructor in these seminars, and Blue Shield. City retirees are indeed Employees organization. Sol said that he clusion. Joe and Herb proudly told the said that he began estate planning as an very fortunate to have life-time medical retired in 1979 (Tier I - at 73.5%) with a attendees that San Francisco's retirement attorney when he realized, after his 1986 care; most employers terminate health monthly pension of $1,750; he said that fund is amongst the best funded in the retirement, that he needed something care coverage at age 65. Clare Zvanski, his pension has since more than tripled United States. It is safe, sound, and well more than golf to keep him occupied. employee elected commissioner on the thanks to the cola provisions. This well capitalized. They urged the members to George does an excellent job in explain- City Health Service Board, spoke on the informed and entertaining duo said that stay active in the retiree organizations to ing the basics of estate planning (wills, funding of retiree health plans, the im- the most valuable assets a police retiree protect their retirement and health ser- trusts, gifting, probate and its avoidance, portance of Medicare reimbursements, has are his/her CCSF health plan and vice benefits. Of course, with the recent estate taxes, powers of attorney, property and the pre-funding of retiree health retirement plan. The retiree's most valu- passage of Proposition B improving the titles, and medical directives). George care that new City employees (hired able personal asset is his/her training as supplemental cola, attendees asked Herb covers a lot of territory in 50 minutes after January 10, 2009) will be required a decision maker which is much valued and Joe: "Will the SFERS earn sufficient interspersed with great jokes. His advice to make (up to 2% of salary) so as to pre- in post-retirement employment. They 'excess returns' so as to be able to pay on dying remains: "If you have to, the fund their benefits to the year 2038. Clare urged the class participants to qualify the annual supplemental cola at 1.5%?" year 2010 is best for federal estate tax is the longest serving city employee on for social security benefits (40 units) and Answer: probably yes in FY 2011-2012 avoidance." Although he believes that the the Health Service Board. to consider finding some type of post- (formerly of since the unaudited returns show the Congress would make further changes in Dr. Forrest Fulton, Ph.D. retirement employment or volunteer op- retirement fund earning about 20% for the federal estate tax in 2010 (which it the behavioral science unit, retired July portunity; just "doing nothing" will lead the year ending June 30, 2011. They said recently did). He again warned attendees 2003, and thereafter became a certified to a disastrous retirement. This will be the Retirement Trust Fund had achieved not to put their real property in joint ten- gerontologist) reminded the attendees Sol's last presentation. Thank you Sol for a 91% funding status. They both uttered ancy with anyone other than your spouse that men are the suicide gender with your support of the retirement planning very favorable comments about the new or domestic partner. With respect to ti- men's rates now increasing and women's seminars and for your active participation Retirement System executive director - tling property, he continues to urge the decreasing. Reason: women are better at for more than twenty-five years. Gary Amelio. use of "community property with right of expressing their feelings. He urged the Darlene Hong (VP - Organizational use of stress reducers including restric- survivorship" for best tax advantages. He Development) provided many convinc- Next Seminar urged the use of a revocable living trust tion of caffeine and alcohol and the The next retirement planning semi- ing reasons why members should con- elimination of tobacco. Relying on the to avoid probate and to protect estate tinue their financial contacts with the SF nars are scheduled for October 4 - 6, work of George Valliant entitled Aging 2011. Seminars will also be held in Feb- tax exclusions. George emphasized the Police Credit Union. Thanks Darlene for Well, Dr. Fulton said that longitudinal ruary and October of 2012. The seminar need for a Will, Revocable Living Trust, the morning beverages and treats. Dar- research has shown what life styles led will be available to the first 44 persons, Durable Power of Attorney and Advance lene has completed more than 25 years to a successful life. He mentioned: good members and their spouses/partners, who Health Care Directive. service - congratulations. Thanks also to Dennis Meixner (SFPD 1970-2003), attitude, positive self identity, intimacy in contact the POA after the announcement Art Howard and Mary Dunnigan for can- relationships, love-work-play in balance, licensed tax preparer, covered the issues didly discussing emotional problems that is sent to all members with or near retire- career transitions, generous & giving ment eligibility. Preference is given to of federal and state taxation in retire- can arise in retirement and how to avoid back, keepers of meaning, mentoring those members who are near retirement em ment, Social Security off-sets, and retire- destructive responses. They explained the other people, integrity and a personal or who have already contacted the Retire- ment plan (traditional and Roth IRAs) resources that are available through the distributions. With his short tax quiz, value system, need for a retirement plan ment System for their retirement dates. Department's Behavioral Science Unit. with fun and creativity, wisdom in old he clearly demonstrated the tax savings The seminar fills up quickly so don't age, and a spiritual dimension to help for those awarded an industrial disability Other Observations delay. Contact Cyndee at the POA (861- give meaning to life. retirement. Service retirements are fully Chief Suhr continues the tradition of 5060) if you desire advance notification Joining this seminar for the 15th time taxable while IDR retirements are tax gifting every retiree with his/her police for these seminars or desire to sign up. was retiree Mike Gannon (SFPD 1972- advantaged (paying state/federal income officer star as the Department's recogni-

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ity of the citizens expressed grief and discussed is inaccurate. His love of, sadness as opposed to vengeance or and dedication to, the South and its Bloody Crimes: The Funeral anger. There are sections of the book culture would have been admirable, if that seem to bog down in a bit of mi- only it had not included the despicable of Abraham Lincoln and the nutiae. Does the reader need to know belief in slavery. the cost of every item of the bill for Throughout the book author James this event? Not likely. And the author Swanson draws parallels of the two Chase for Jefferson Davis goes into great detail in describing the men. They were born a year apart and By James L. Swanson dent Lincoln. As he did his research autopsy of the president. That section not far away from each other. They Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi he came to a new understanding of is not for the squeamish. It is reveal- both lost their first loves to a similar President Jefferson Davis, finding ing, however, of doctors' egos, when disease (probably typhoid) and bur- This year is the 150th Anniversary similarities between the two men. He he writes of the many doctors who ied young sons. While Davis's cause of the beginning of the American incorporated the final days of both wished to have their name attached may be dressed up with states' rights Civil War, often referred to as The War men in this historical rendering. The to the list of "attending physicians" on rhetoric, today we have a conscious Between the States. The publishing resulting volume reads like a thriller. the night Lincoln was dying. acceptance that slavery was the largest business is full of new books about You won't find dry, ostentatious writ- Lincoln's death came very close in grievance. this bloody era of our history. James ing here. time to General Robert E. Lee's surren- Davis was never tried and lived Swanson, the author of Bloody Crimes, It is difficult for modern readers to der at Appomattox. As the Union Army twenty-four years beyond Lincoln. is an author I recommend you read if understand the impact of Lincoln's took over the capitol of the South, This may have been, as the quotes you have an interest in this subject. death, the White House funeral, the Richmond, Virginia, Jefferson Davis from a letter, "The military men, who This book came out as a response to Pennsylvania Avenue procession, and was attempting to flee. Jeff. Davis, as do the hard and cruel things in war, his work, Manhunt, published in 2007 the president's funeral train sojourn he is often referred to in the book, had seem to be more merciful in peace about the 12-day hunt for President home to Illinois had upon America. no knowledge of the murder of Lincoln than the politicians who stay at home Abraham Lincoln's murderers. Fol- It was estimated that more than one and had no idea that his Confederacy and do the talking." Or it might have lowing the success of that book Mr. million people viewed the body of had been so weakened. As he travels been an attempt on the part of the Swanson was asked by many of his Lincoln and three million others the deeper into the South he tries to find North to live up to Lincoln's plea: readers what happened following this train as it passed through the 1,600- ways to rally the people and what was With malice toward none; with charity hunt and capture. He intended at first plus mile trek from Washington D.C. left of his armed troops. Davis em- for all; with firmness in the right, as God to write about the funeral of Presi- to Springfield, Illinois. And it made no bodied what is often referred to as a gives us to see the right, let us strive to difference the hour or Southern Christian gentleman. He was finish the work we are in; to bind up the weather. Throngs of an outstanding equestrian, a lover of the nation's wounds; to care for him RETIRE / SECOND HOME people were lined up to books and man who demanded civil- who has borne the battle, and for his RFiM1* RENO I SPARKS ity in all social settings. A graduate of widow and his orphan, to do all which Realty AiiiI.:, NORTHERN NE VADA pay their respects to the man who led the coun- West Point, he had served the Union as may achieve and cherish a just and try through a horrific the Secretary of War. He owned a vast peace among ourselves, and with all Retiring? Considering a second home—choose 1' Jevada! war, 600,000 dead, and library that was lost during his flight, nations. Wonderful homes are currently available at amazing prices and attempted to reunite along with all of his personal property. Lincoln's words have lasted and with interest rates now at all time low rates, this is a Jreat time to us as one country. Mr. When captured he had not a cent to been quoted for more than 140 years. :es buy. Come to Nevada and let me show you great plac to LIVE. Swanson captures the his name. One of the main strengths Mr. Swanson's book may not have such 1/ITVI MtIIIW.LJ si-ru CAPT. 11MU—IWJ4L1OPs of this book is giving Jefferson Davis longevity but he has done us a favor by LET ME HELP YOU TO FIND YOUR DREAM HOME emotions of the citizens AND/OR RETIRE TO BEAUTIFUL NEVADA of the North. He points an identity. Few people know much making these men come alive again. WWWBIJYSELLRENOHOMES.COM W2 out that the vast major- about him, and frequently what is The Snowman By Jo Nesbo of innocent civilians, but not that Translated by Don Bartlett others have to cut up prostitutes who Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi spread disease and moral depravity •• Jones Clifford in the slums of London. Hence we Jo Nesbo is not the huge celebrity call the former realism and the latter Law Offices of that Stieg Larsson has become, but madness." Jones, Clifford, Johnson, Dehner,Wong, given time he might come close. Mr. A fine bit of writing about an impor- Morrison, Sheppard & Bell, LLP Larsson, the deceased author of the tant philosophical question, helping series The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, to solve a thrilling mystery. It is what etc., has plenty of competition from makes Jo Nesbo unique. The story has Mr. Nesbo and his series of detective many twists and few too many obvi- / Personal Injury novels featuring Harry Hole, a detec- ous red herrings (since this is Norway, tive of the Oslo, Norway Police. Mr. would they be smoked and/or salted?). / Workers' Comp Nesbo has won the Glass Key Award for But Harry knows the value of sticking best Nordic crime novel, an honor he to the facts and working hard. / Disability Retirement shares with Stieg Larrson and Henning "Harry didn't believe in inspiration, Mankell. The Snowman is the third of divine insights or telepathy. But he did / Uninsured Motorists this series, with others planned, so believe in luck. Not the luck you were should you like what you read, there born with, but the systematic luck you / Auto Accidents is plenty more to get caught up on. earned through hard work and spin- Detective Harry Hole, a man with ning yourself such a fine-meshed net / Off-Duty Injuries a checkered background, is asked to that at some point chance would play investigate a missing person report. into your hands." The report immediately strikes Harry That's the kind of person we want as something much more sinister; investigating murders, isn't it; dogged, Integrity • Expertise • Results a murder. He begins reviewing old confident in their abilities and pos- reports, presents his findings to his sessing a strong work ethic? That is superiors and is given a small squad Detective Harry Hole. He also has a www.JonesClifford.com to look into the possibility of a serial complicated love life and is in constant Tel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310 killer. This killer has a calling card he battle with the bottle. A member of leaves at the scene of the murders; a his squad, an alluring young woman San Francisco I Sacramento snowman. Harry has been trained at named Katrine Bratt, becomes more the Federal Bureau of Investigations in MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS'COMPENSATION CLAIM IS FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A interesting as the novel progresses. FINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OFTHE FRAUD,WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE. the United States for just such a case. She may not be Mr. Larrson's Lisbeth But does that make it easy for Detective Salander but she is a no-nonsense, Hole? Of course not. physically imposing detective who

"Perhaps he had discovered some makes the plot very intriguing. answers, but not all of them. Never Mr. Nesbo makes Norway part of in rv_^ all of them. Like whether madness the plot and doesn't shy away from and evil are two different entities, or the political and social problems be- whether when we no longer under- setting that country as they do most stand the purpose of destruction we Western countries. A character in the simply term it madness. We're capable story tells Harry that the best stories of understanding that someone has are about losers. Mr. Nesbo agrees and to drop an atomic bomb on a town has written a winner.

September 2011 POA Journal Page 17 Ea Long-Term Investing Et tu, Brute: USA's Most Unfavorable Economic Cuts

By Edwin K. Stephens, intense fundamental disagreement that "unemployment will be higher The Stephens Group on how to solve the problem, with than it would have been otherwise, Tea (Taxed Enough Already) Party growth will be lower than it would Something is rotten in the state Republicans as passionately opposed be otherwise, and inequality will be of Denmark. Shakespeare. to increasing taxes as progressive worse than it would be otherwise." Hamlet. Act I. Sc. 4 Democrats are to making deep cuts in Tim Reid and Emily Kaiser con- the Social Security pension system and cluded that the failure is symptomatic: If you have tears, prepare to shed other so-called entitlement programs. Every important economic lever must them now.. .This was the most Did the August 2, 2011 "debt-limit work against a big political stick in unkindest cut of all. deal" help to provide a solution to the gears. William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar America's fiscal reform? Answer: In short, with more government No. Yet even with the threat of a cata- stimulus "off the table," the slow- Did the "debt ceiling" debate in strophic default as an incentive, and growing economy cannot generate Washington, D.C. between President agreement by both political parties enough jobs to pull down the unem- Barack Obama, Speaker of the House that deficits must be brought under ployment rate. That in turn means of Representative John Boehner and control, the debt-limit deal that finally Washington has to spend even more Ei the Senate sour the American public emerged still failed to include robust than expected on unemployment on viewing democracy in action? And, reform of what are described as "en- benefits, food stamps, Medicaid and are Americans going to be directly titlements". other programs. Therefore, cuts in effected in the management of their There is no way to curb soaring those programs would then become 9.0 percent of gross domestic product, United States debt without confront- even more painful. personal and/or household debt, e.g. one of the highest since World War II. a home loan or car loan as a result of ing three of the biggest drivers of Finally, with tax hikes "off the In a statement, Standard & Poor 's American spending: Social Security, table," tax revenues will be restrained the "debt ceiling" politics? said, "The downgrade reflects our Answer: Yes. Rasmussen polling Medicaid and Medicare. Deep cuts in by weak consumer spending and opinion that the fiscal consolidation any of them represent deal-breakers to idled labor. PIMCO's Mohammed agency reports sixty-one percent plan that Congress and the Adminis- (61%) of Americans now think the large and powerful political forces. By El-Erian stated that the debt-ceiling tration recently agreed to falls short of 2047, the non-partisan Government compromise would do very little to national legislatures are doing a what, in our view, would be necessary poor job. Most voters do not care Accountability Office stated that if fix America's underlying fiscal crisis. to stabilize the government's medium- Social Security, Medicaid and Medi- He said, "Remember a sovereign debt much for the way either party is term debt dynamics." Mr. Brandimarte performing in the federal debt ceil- care are left unreformed, these three burden is defined as total liabilities noted that S&P's decision follows a programs would devour every cent of relative to a country's ability to ser- ing debate. fierce political battle in Congress over Yes. Americans will be directly America's tax revenue. vice them. So it is not just about the cutting spending and raising taxes to debt stock, the maturity profiles and affected in the management of their reduce the government's debt burden personal debt. The majority of voters A Growing Economy interest rates. It is also critically about and allow its statutory borrowing limit But for Whom? the ability to grow. And this crisis has are worried that the final debt deal to be raised. will raise taxes too much and will On 8/01/11, Mr. David Lawder of undermined growth, investment and It is clear that the political gridlock Reuters noted that the debt deal of- employment." not cut spending enough. Only 11% in Washington and the failure to se- of voters believe this Congress has fered only small blessings for the U.S. It is apparent that the political pro- riously address U.S. long-term fiscal economy. cess of compromise and acting in the passed any legislation that will sig- problems came against the backdrop nificantly improve life in America. Mr. Lawder stated that Economists best interest of the American people in of slowing U.S economic growth and were stunned on Friday when data Washington, D.C. is broken and that led to the worse week in the United Standard & Poor's downgrades USA's showed the U.S. economy grew just our elected officials are not acting in States stock market in two years. Eco- 0.4 percent in the first three months of concert to fix our nation's fiscal mess. credit rating from AAA to AA+ nomic pundits have stated that the On 8/05/11, Mr. Walter Bran- this year - perilously close to contrac- If we are unable to grow our economy U.S. downgrade could add up to 0.7 of tion - and picked up unimpressively through the creation of jobs and new dimarte, Business Writer for Reuters a percentage point to U.S. Treasuries' stated that the credit rating agency, to 1.3 percent in the second quarter. industries then we will not have the yields over time, increasing funding Against the backdrop of the weak eco- needed revenues to pay for the collec- Standard & Poor's cut the long-term costs for public debt by some $100 United States credit rating by one nomic recovery, the divided political tive debt that we have saddled upon billion, according to SIFMA, a United parties in Congress appear to have the American people. Cost cutting is notch to AA-plus on concerns about States securities industry trade group. the government's budget deficits and agreed on one thing early on in their only one-half of the economic solu- dispute over how to raise the U.S. debt tion. Et tu, Brute. rising debt burden. Mr. Brandimarte Americans Brace for Local noted that the move is likely to raise ceiling: that spending cuts to narrow For more sound investment advice, and Personal Spending Cuts the deficit should be phased in slowly. borrowing costs eventually for the The United States has a population visit Edwin Stephens' web site, at www. American government, companies and They will be phased in from 2013. policeone.com/columnists/Edwin-Ste- of approximately 310 million people. Mr. Mohammed El-Erian, chief ex- consumers. The government's $14.3 trillion dol- phensl. Securities transactions through On 8/02/11, President Barack ecutive of bond fund investment giant McClurg Capital Corporation. Member lar debt is the equivalent of $46,580 PIMCO said that the budget deal "does Obama signed legislation designed to for every man, woman and child in FINRA and SIPC. reduce the fiscal deficit by $2.1 tril- nothing to restore household and cor- the United States. Virtually everyone porate confidence." He further added lion over 10 years. However, this was agrees that America's fiscal path is well short of the $4 trillion in savings unsustainable: With a national debt that the S&P had called for as a good of more than $14.3 trillion dollars, the "down payment" on fixing America's U.S. borrows forty cents of every dollar finances. that it spends. On 7/14/11, Standard & Poor's had On 8/02/11, Mr. Tim Reid and placed the U.S. credit rating on review Ms. Emily Kaiser business writers for for possible downgrade on concerns Reuters noted that Republicans and that Congress was not adequately ad- Democrats were at least united on dressing the government fiscal deficit the fact that America must get its fis- of about $4 trillion this year, or about cal house in order. However, there is rm

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Gary - unit and participate in the creation contributed. This was a godsend, as I the outpouring of sympathy and As I retire today, I want to give of a new unit. My hours changed, would need to recuperate for at least support that we have received from you my great thanks and apprecia- my job responsibilities changed, my 6 to 8 weeks. Not getting a paycheck our affiliates and friends following tion for all you have done for me, demographics changed, my co-work- after 21 years in the department the deaths of these brave men. Your my family, and all the officers of the ers changed, and there was dissen- is frightening. Especially when support in this time of grief has been SFPD. tion among my previous co-workers you are required to pay the differ- deeply felt and greatly appreciated. The things you all have achieved with my changes. I was definitely ent deductions that are paid from Sincerely, to improve the lives of San Francisco playing catch up with the new tech- your check bi-weekly! In addition, Thomas P. O'Connor President, Police Officers are too many to list nologies but I enjoyed the challenge. my co-workers rallied together and Local 798 here. Suffice to say I am indebted to My family stood by as always and worked hard to organize a benefit for Affiliated with International all of you. Please extend my thanks helped me acclimate by sacrificing me and my family on their on time Association Of Fire Fighters, to everyone at the POA. their schedules to accommodate and dime! So many people helped AFL-CIO Mark Gamble mine. us and I will never be able to thank Dear SFPOA - June 2010, My wife of 15 years them enough. It's a very hard pill to Dear POA - On behalf of S.F. Crisis Care, and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer! swallow because we are a proud and Thank you so much for the beau- especially the many people whose She called me at work to tell me the strong group, but eventually we all tiful plaque, which was presented to lives our volunteers touch, thank news. It took at least 20 minutes for need help. me by Marty Halloran at my retire- you very much for your donation. her to catch her breath through her I would have been stressed in my ment dinner. I will cherish it forever. On-scene practical and emotional sobs while sitting in her car parked recuperation except for the fact that I also want to thank Marty for his support helps people impacted by in front of the doctor's office. Eric my family, this department, these of- hilarious roast! He made an extreme- tragedy to rebuild healthy, fulfilling Perez and Eric Batchelder got me ficers, came to our rescue so that we lives, rather than spiraling down ly fun night even more memorable. could get well. I could not have done home safe that day! (Thank you into despair, substance abuse, school Best regards, this without all of you! I will sur- again guys) failure, unemployment, family Dan O'Shea vive my 30 years of service because I In August 2010 the surgeries be- breakup and other problems. know that focusing on the people in Dear SFPOA - gan and did not stop until May 2011. We very much appreciate the op- our daily lives (family at home and Our thoughts are with you as we I had saved my sick time over the portunity to be a resource to the fine remember and honor your fellow of - work) is the most important reason years and was able to be with her for officers of the San Francisco Police for getting out of bed everyday! I ficer, James Bloesch, on the 23rd an- the majority of the year. I was sched- Department, as they serve civilians niversary of his end of watch, August uled to return to work in May 2011 have such an overwhelming sense of impacted by overdoses, heart attacks, 2, 1988. He will never be forgotten. when I got sick. I had used all my pride knowing that I belong to this Sudden Infant Death, and other Respectfully, time and applied for the Catastroph- elite SFPD force. It is the relation- personal tragedies. Again, thank you ships over the years that will bring Northern California Chapter ic Illness Program as I was scheduled very much for helping us preserve a Concerns of Police Survivors for surgery on June 8, 2011. The city you through the tough patches. ray of hope in the very darkest times doctor denied my request stating Thank you to all my brothers and Dear Friends - of people's lives. that I was "not catastrophically ill." sisters and if you ever need me... I'm writing this letter as a remind- Gratefully, There was no time to debate the doc- give a little whistle! er to us all that in times like these Christoph Sandoval, Director tor, and if any of the 5 tumors that I Sandra Ganster there's no place like home! SF Crisis Care was having removed tested positive Lately with the economy and the Dear Family and Friends - for cancer then I would have to fight Dear SFPOA - bottomless pit of city politics, police Once again I am writing to say them while not being paid! I was On behalf of the guests, staff and officers are being tasked once again thank you for generously supporting shocked! Officer Pat Burley at the friends of St. Anthony Foundation, with taking the higher road. The me in my endeavor to . money, Beha'vioräl Science Unit was shocked raise I thank you for the San Francisco stress of the job on all levels seems to: for the fight against breast cancer. as well, but she went into action. Police Officers Association's gener- consume more than you realize until Who would have thought that Pat contacted B.A.L.E.A.F. and asked ous gift, made in memory of Elaine it's too late. I am no better than the twelve years ago I would be bringing for a donation. The POA said they Shine. A card will be sent to Ray and rest but I got a glimpse of reality. breast cancer awareness to so many would match whatever B.A.L.E.A.F. Kathy Shine, informing them of this May 2010, I was asked to leave my people. Thank you for believing with gift in Elaine's name. We are deeply me! grateful for the Association's long- Once again, thanks to you, and standing and significant support of nearly 200 others like you, I raised St. Anthony's, and for your regular over $7,300 this year and now have sponsorship of our annual Penny raised nearly $85,000 in my 12 years Pitch event. Thank you for your of walking! commitment to serving poor and $11 Yes, I will be back in 2012 to seek homeless people in San Francisco- your continued support in our fight your partnership makes our work against this insidious disease. possible. Please enjoy the picture with the Our founder, Fr. Alfred Boeddeker, newly renovated "Palace Of Fine Arts" offered this advice to those serving in the background and thanks again. Love, the poor: "Start by doing what is necessary, Barby Albright then do what is possible, and sud- Dear Gary and Friends at the POA denly you are doing the impossible." On behalf of the Executive Board It was always Fr. Alfred's vision that [Iii: 1 i and the Membership of San Fran- the Dining Room be a gathering of ni'ai cisco Firefighters Local 798, I would friends— but even he may have like to extend our sincere thanks to never guessed that these friends you for your condolences and your would one day number so many. 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You give us the strength to identify program will go a long way toward experience and my personal phi- Dear SFPOA - what is possible and the determina- replenishing blood supplies and ulti- lanthropy, I know what joy comes I would like to thank you for read- tion to achieve the impossible. mately saving lives. from giving a gift that supports ing my scholarship essay and award- Sincerely, In addition, we very much appre- the spiritual, intellectual and per- ing me a scholarship. The money is Shari Roeseler ciate your efforts during this crucial sonal development of boys on their greatly appreciated by me, and my Executive Director time, You may be interested to know journey to becoming young men. parents, to assist in paying for my St. Anthony's of San Francisco that 46 units were collected at your Whether in academics, athletics, the education. drives. arts or campus ministry, each and Sincerely, Dear SFPOA - Again, thank you for your contri- every student and faculty member Marco Marino Thank you for the thoughtful bution and ongoing support of this will benefit from your gift! card and the donation made to St. Dear POA- important community program. I In the coming months I hope that Anthony's in my mother's name. I wanted to express my gratitude look forward to working with you I will have the opportunity to meet to the San Francisco Police Officers' Both of my parents were decades- again on an upcoming blood drive. you and thank you in person for long supporters of all the charitable Association Scholarship Commit- Sincerely, your continued dedication and sup- tee for recognizing me this year as work done by the Foundation, and Christina Mihalas port of our Crusaders. If at any time a scholarship award recipient. I am my mother had contributed to them Account Representative you have comments or concerns, very excited to begin this chapter regularly, almost to her dying day. Blood Centers of the Pacific please feel free to contact me directly of my life, as I embark on further- Naturally, she was also a big fan of at the school. ing my education at California State the SFPD and the POA. Your gesture Dear Kevin, Sincerely, University, Chico. The San Francisco would have meant a great deal to I want to thank you and the men Stephen L. Dini and woman of the SFPOA for your Police Department has always been her, and it was a very fitting way to Director of External Advancement a part of my extended family, and honor her memory. donation towards AdvanceCamp Archbishop Riordan High School 2011. Donations make up a large the support of the Police Officers' Sincerely, Association Scholarship Committee Ray and Kathy Shine part of our budget and donations Dear POA - I wanted to thank you again cannot be understated. from business and community lead- Please know that on behalf of the Dear SFPOA - ers like your organization make this for your generous donation! Your Thank: you for your thoughtful donation is one of the largest that entire Falzon Family, I remain most event possible. appreciative and humbled by your and generous donation and for your Sincerely, our team receives. With your dona- support of the work and outreach of tion, our team was able to raise over generous scholarship acknowledge- Steve Hoagland ment. the San Francisco Night Ministry - AdvanceCamp Executive Director $4000. Our team is named after my to offer middle-of-the-night counsel- aunt Sheryl Kirkwood. Her husband, Sincerely Yours, ing, referral and crisis intervention Dear SFPOA - Jim Kirkwood, was a detective with Stephanie Falzon every night of the year to all who Thank you for your gift to the the Yonkers PD for more than 30 come to us. Your contribution helps Archbishop Riordan High School years. Memorial Day weekend he Dear Sgt. Halloran: us to sustain our Crisis Telephone Annual Fund. As requested, your I wanted to thank you and the suffered from cardiac arrest and two Scholarship Committee for evalu- Line; provides for Night Ministers donation has been designated for the weeks later on the actual day of the I. to be available for all in need; and Band Program. Your support makes ating my essay and awarding me relay, June 11, he passed away. As you a $750.00 scholarship toward my allows our three Open Cathedrals to it possible to provide a challenging can imagine, Relay for Life has more Catholic education for young men in tuition at UC Santa Barbara. continue to welcome those who seek meaning than ever to our family. I The rising cost for attending a UC a word of peace and hope. the Marianist tradition. With your cannot say this enough, but "Thank participation, we are able to provide is quite a financial burden to carry Please remember us in your you, thank you, so, so much." and it really means a lot to my fam- prayers in the days ahead as we ap- a rigorous program of academic Take care and stay safe! excellence and varied extracurricular ily to know that the SFPOA is con- proach our 4th year of serving those Kris Simone tributing towards these expenses as I in need in the San Francisco Bay activities. Dear POA - We are proud that our curricu- begin my Freshman Year in Septem- Area. As partners together we can I'm honored to be one of the ber. "lighten the darkness and rekindle lum emphasizes the importance of recipients of the POA Scholarship. I a value-based education, cultivating Sincerely, hope" to the world. thank you for the generous support Steve Rector Peace be with you, the personal talents and skills that of this award. Rev/Lyle J Beckman, equip our students to learn through- The award will be helpful as I Dear SFPOA: Night Minister out their lives. Supportive individu- begin my freshman year at Loyola On behalf of the Sunset Neighbor- als such as you make this quality University Chicago, where I will pur- hood Beacon Center (SNBC) I would Dear SFPOA - Marianist education available to our On behalf of the Long Beach sue a degree in political science and like to extend my sincere thanks students. a minor in French. for your generous contribution of Police Officers Association and the Riordan is one of the most sought families of officers killed or injured Thank you again for your generos- $125.00 on 7/28/2011 to the Sunset after schools in San Francisco. This ity. This scholarship represents what in the line of duty, I would like to Neighborhood Beacon Center for ME past year was filled with many bless- I learned during my four years at St. our recent National Night Out Block thank you for your generous dona- ings and accomplishments. Most of tion as a General Sponsor of our Ignatius, "being men and women Party on August 2. our graduates continue on to higher with and for others." We understand that there are 39th Annual Charity Golf Tourna- education. They leave Riordan with ment. Very truly yours, many organizations and causes ask- hope-filled futures with a promise of Madison Roche ing for your support throughout the With your assistance, we were able a successful, productive, and reward- Dear SFPOA - year. By making a donation to SNBC, to raise over $60,000 at our June ing life ahead. 15th event. Your participation made Thank you very much for award- you are expressing confidence in Your contribution makes a differ- ing me the $750 scholarship. I am our work and recognizing the value this year's tournament a success. ence in the continuing quality of We are very aware of the fact very proud and honored to receive of our increased services. Best of education at Riordan. I want to per- this from you. I know this will really all, you are investing in the youth, that businesses such as yours are sonally thank you for your support limited in the number of donations help me out in college, and I can't wait adults, and families of the Sunset! to the Annual Fund. Wishing you all the best, you make and feel very privileged Sincerely, to get started to prove that you have and grateful to be one of the select made the right choice. Thanks again! Michael Funk Patrick W. Daly, President Sincerely, Executive Director few recipients of a generous dona- Archbishop Riordan High School tion from your organization. The Dante Tabarracci acknowledgment you deserve was Dear POA - made at our awards presentation. My name is Steve Dini and I am We hope that you can get involved the new Director of External Ad- We Have Served Many SFPD/SFFD Members Since 1916 vancement at Archbishop Riordan again next year, when we put on the wILS listings at 40th Annual Tournament on June High School. 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Faltering Rhode Island City Tests Vows to Pensioners By Mary Williams Walsh the millions of public workers and some of the debt they are owed. The federal bankruptcy code says and Michael Cooper retirees across the country, but also Mr. Bentley's move contrasted with pensioners and general-obligation reshape the compact between govern- the lack of action by his predecessor bondholders are both unsecured When the small, beleaguered city of ments and their workers. Most public two years ago when the city of Prich- creditors, stuck at the back of the line Central Falls, R.I., filed for bankruptcy workers now pay a portion of their ard's pension fund ran out of money and treated as equals. But there is ma- this month, it sought to cut the pen- salaries toward their pensions, but and it simply stopped sending retirees neuvering room in the welter of state sion checks it has been sending its they may balk if they see those pen- their checks. Despite a state law saying and federal laws. After Vallejo, Calif., retired police officers, firefighters and sions can be cut when they retire. And that the pensions must be paid, no one declared bankruptcy three years ago, other workers by as much as half. All governments that, like Central Falls, in state government moved to enforce it cut payments to bondholders, but the city promises now is that its retir- have not enrolled all their workers in the law or propose a rescue plan. let workers bear their loss in lower pay ees, many of whom do not get Social Social Security as a money-saving mea- "I'm a little ticked about it," said and skimpier retiree health benefits. Security, will not have their benefits sure may have to rethink that strategy. Mary Berg, 62, a retired assistant city Pensions were untouched. cut to less than $10,000 a year. Millions of teachers, police officers, clerk from Prichard, who said she had In Central Falls, the pension plan In Central Falls, which filed for firefighters and other government sent news accounts of the proposal to for the police and firefighters is pro- bankruptcy this month, some city workers have long believed that their help Jefferson County to local officials, jected to run out of money in October. property is now up for sale. pensions were untouchable, thanks asking why the state had never helped But officials there say short-changing But investors who bought the city's to provisions in state laws and consti- her and her fellow retirees. "The state the bondholders will not bring relief. bonds could do much better: Rhode tutions. But some of those promises didn't even look at Prichard." The next time the city needs to borrow Island recently passed a law intended are unclear or untested, said Amy B. Teachers in New Jersey likewise money, investors will simply demand to make sure that they would be paid Monahan, an associate professor at the got a cold shoulder when they tried more in interest, and they might de- in full, even in bankruptcy. University of Minnesota law school to make the state comply with a law cide all Rhode Islanders were a bad risk Retirees are wondering how the who has studied the myriad laws pro- that it contribute a required amount and charge all cities more. city can cut what they believed was a tecting public pensions in different to their pension fund each year. A "The last thing we want to do is guaranteed benefit. "We put our time states. judge ruled that their plan was not yet increase borrowing costs for all our in, we put our money in," said Walter Just how those promises would unsound, despite the state's failures cities and towns, and therefore cause Trembley, 74, a retired Central Falls stack up against promises made to to make the payments. The teachers, tax rates to go up across the state, police officer. "And the city, through others, like bondholders, is unclear. who argued that by the time the plan because one city has fiscal problems," their callousness and everything else, It is also unclear how those state laws qualified as "unsound" it would have said Robert G. Flanders Jr., the state- just blew it. They were supposed to put would hold up in federal bankruptcy collapsed, lost on appeal last year. appointed receiver for Central Falls, money in and they didn't." court, which has its own ranking of But the state always sets aside enough explaining the new state law putting Cities and local governments make creditors. money to pay bondholders. bondholders first in line. lots of promises: to their citizens, "This will all be up to a court to Illinois has some of the strongest After going 20 months without workers, vendors and investors. But decide," Professor Monahan said. bondholder protections anywhere, their pension checks, the 141 retirees when the money starts to run out, as But many cities and states have al- which explains how a state that began of Prichard decided a third of a loaf it has in Central Falls, some promises ready signaled that their bondholders its fiscal year with $3.8 billion in un- was better than nothing and settled prove more binding than others. Bond take priority. paid bills from last year - and whose with the city. Their average benefit, lawyers have known for decades that When Jefferson County, Ala., was pension system has less than half of which had been $1,000 a month, is it is possible, at least in theory, to put poised on the brink of bankruptcy the money it needs - is able to keep- now about $350. But they also get bondholders ahead of pensioners, this summer after defaulting on more ing selling bonds. Social Security. Ms. Berg, the retired but no one wanted to try it and risk than $3 billion of bonds to finance a State law requires Illinois to make clerk, said she worried about the re- a backlash on Election Day. Now the new sewer system, the state moved to "an irrevocable and continuing ap- tirees of Central Falls, many of whom poor, taxed-out city of Central Falls help. Alabama's new governor, Robert propriation" of tax revenues into a do not. is mounting a test case, which other Bentley, proposed a plan to replace special fund every month that can "I can't imagine telling them that struggling governments may follow if the defaulted bonds with new ones be used only to pay bondholders. Il- they have to take this 50 percent cut," it succeeds. issued with state backing, which could linois's pension system claims to have she said. "These are retirees, elderly If Central Falls, a city of about lower the borrowing cost and avert a "continuous appropriation" too, but people. They can't go out and get new 19,000, is able to reduce the benefits what would otherwise be the biggest it does not have meaningful deadlines jobs." its retirees now get - something they municipal bankruptcy in American and has proved much more porous Katie Zezima contributed reporting will fight - it would not only unsettle history. Bondholders would forgive over the years. from Central Falls, R.I. Ohio Police/Firefighters Balk at Use of Time Clocks From Firehouse.com and sewer department workers, have "We have district chiefs that come are not a traditional 8-to-4 or 9-to-5 been using the Kronos time clocks in at 6:30 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. be- operation so I need to get some ques- DAYTON, OH - More than half since about 2003. cause they need to get together and tions answered about how this system the city of Dayton's employees are not A police officer's time is monitored talk about what happened overnight," handles that." using time clocks five years after the and logged by his supervisor, then en- Cox said. "Oncoming firefighters usu- City officials said they hope police city spent $650,000 to install them to tered into the Kronos system. Firefight- ally get there early so they are ready to officers will begin using the time better monitor employees, a Dayton ers have their time logged in another go at 7 a.m. If there is a fire or incident clocks within the coming weeks, but Daily News investigation has found. system by a supervisor. 10 minutes before 7 they go ahead and the timeline for firefighters is unclear. The city's police and firefighter The city has spent an additional go so the other guys can go home." There are a little more than 1,200 ranks, which hover between 650 and $185,000 since 2009 in support fees Both Cox and Beane said they've employees paid through the city's 700, are not clocking in for work on and maintenance of the Kronos taken their concerns to fire Chief Her- general fund budget. the Kronos Inc. equipment installed system. Kronos is headquartered in bert Redden and police Chief Richard Many of the area's largest public in 2006. Other city departments have Chelmsford, Mass. Biehl. safety departments, including the used the system as far back as 2003. Police and fire union leaders said Redden said he is meeting with the Montgomery County Sheriff's office, Union officials for police and fire- they voiced concerns at the time the city's attorney soon and plans to ask Huber Heights, Kettering and Trot- fighters have opposed the time clocks, contract was signed because time questions raised by the union. "We wood, do not use a time-clock system. saying they are unrealistic for workers clocks are not conducive to their work who frequently go directly to court environment and will cost the city hearings or crime or fire scenes from "thousands more in overtime." Hackers Crash Sheriffs' Association Website work. But the city administration had "We were against them then and The AntiSec movement has struck in retaliation for the arrest of 14 hoped to have it fully implemented by we are against them now," said Randy again. The organization of computer people accused of participating in a now. City officials said they still plan Beane, Dayton Fraternal of Police John hackers known as Anonymous has al- web attack in December that strained to someday fully use the system. C. Post Lodge 44 president. "Officers ready struck over 70 law enforcement- server capacity for PayPal. The group The city signed a two-year contract donate so much time because typically related websites, including the Arizona demands prosecutors immediately with Kronos in 2006 to implement they show up early before their shift DPS, has attacked the website of the drop all charges. the system. and make sure their equipment is in Missouri Sheriff's Association. "To law enforcement: your bogus "Probably it was the intent to get it order." According to the Columbia Daily trumped-up charges against the done by now," said Stanley Earley, an Beane said it's also unrealistic to ask Tribune: "The attack disabled the as- Anonymous paypal LOIC attacks will assistant city manager. off-duty officers or detectives to clock sociation's website, and the hackers not stick, nor will your intimidation The clocks have sat idle in the in if they are responding to an emer- accessed and published the Social tactics stop us from exposing your city's five police district headquarters, gency scene or are called in to court. Security numbers, addresses, phone corruption. While many of the recent including downtown's Public Safety Jim Cox, president of the Dayton numbers, email addresses, usernames 'Anonymous' arrestees are completely Building. Some clocks are being used International Association of Firefight- and passwords of scores of law enforce- innocent, there is no such thing as an by civilians working in the police de- ers Local 136, said his members often ment officers in the state." innocent cop, and we will act accord- partment. Other employees, like water donate time to help each other out. The group claimed the attack was ingly," the group's website said September 2011 POA Journal Page 21

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Page 22 POA Journal September 2011 1. PALCORNER 2011 Ironman I Ironwoman Competition WHEN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 By Rick Bruce WHERE: 850 Bryant (HOJ) Gym 5th Floor PAL President TIME: 0900 HRS PAL Rolls Out New Online Contact: Sgt. Ed Yu (GTF) 415-850-5094 Registration System for Basketball Competition to be completed at the San Francisco police pistol range located at Lake Merced and Skyline Blvd. Awards luncheon to follow the competition. •PAL coaches are breathing a sigh of relief this season. In the past coaches CLASSES OF COMPETITION: A person may compete in as many categories have spent weeks collecting stacks as He or She wishes. of paper from participants - waivers, those players who do not have internet medical clearance, and checks - some- access, or may have other barriers such 1. TEAM OPEN (5 persons, either sex, from the same unit) times frantically driving all around as English-language fluency. 2. TEAM SENIOR (5 persons, either sex, 40 and over, from the same unit) the city the night before their registra- Charles Schwab Classic 3. MIXED DOUBLES (male/female, split the events, tion appointment to make sure they Planning to attend the Charles one does 2, partner does remaining 3) have all their forms. Now participants Schwab Classic at Harding Park this can register and pay online. Coaches November? Buy your $25 any day 4. IRONMAN OPEN (any age. all five events) are excited because this will give tickets through the Charles Schwab S. IRONMAN SENIOR (40 and over) them more time to work directly with website http://www.schwabcuptfc.com/ kids. Coaches will also be able to post buy-tickets or you can find a link on 6. IRONMAN SENIOR/MASTERS (50 and over) scores online, even from their mobile the PAL website. 75% of ticket price phones. Players can check game sched- will go to PAL, and 25% will go to San 7. IRONWOMAN OPEN (any age. all five events) ules and standings. Francisco First Tee. 8. IRONWOMAN SENIOR (40 and over) We are piloting the Goalline regis- tration and league management sys- Ragnar Relay 9. IRONMAN 200 LB AND OVER OPEN (Clydesdale) (any age, all five events) tem with basketball, and are hoping Want to cheer on your SFPD Rag- to roll it out program-wide starting in nar Relay team and help PAL at the 10.IRONMAN TWO MAN TEAM. one does 2, partner does remaining 3) 2012. On the PAL end, switching to an same time? We need volunteers for an online registration system will allow exchange on McDowell Blvd. in Peta- 1ST EVENT - BENCH PRESS 1000 + POINTS those families with internet access to luma Friday September 16 from 5:30 10 points per repetition to 100. The bar must touch the chest and be raised register their players easily, something to 10:45 PM. Volunteers will check to full arm extension. The weight lifted will be 100 pounds for men and 60 parents have been requesting for some teams in, direct traffic, and generally pounds for women. Three, five second pauses in the lockout position will be time. Program assistant Jennifer Men- assist runners. And Ragnar will do- permitted. Last year's best score 100 reps: 88 reps, Ed Vu, GTF. doza estimates that 75 % of our partici- nate $100 to PAL for every volunteer ***For Iron man competitor who chooses to lift 225 pounds. 40 points per pants will be able to take advantage of who signs up on the SFPAL Volunteer repetition. Max rep for max point=25 reps. The bar must touch the chest and this option. This will free up PAL staff Team. Please contact Anne Crawford be raised to full arm extension. Last year's best score 225 lb: 23 reps Dave time to do outreach and support for at [email protected] or (415) 401-4667. Maron, TAC. 2ND EVENT - PULL-UPS - 1000+ POINTS (WOMEN HAVE THE OPTION OF DOING THE BAR HANG - 1000+ POINTS) 20 pts. per pull-up to 49. A pull-up consists of a participant gripping the bar with the hands facing outward at shoulder width; feet shall be together; arms extended fully; the body will rise until the chin is touching the bar; the body will then descend and the arms will lock out, feet shall not touch the floor. (Kipping is allowed) Women: hang from the bar, with hands facing outward; 3 points per second. Last year's best score: 49 pull-ups, K.Dempsey, (ClU). N.Manalang (Co.I). J.Obidi (Co.D).

3RD EVENT - SIT-UPS - 1000 + POINTS 5 points per sit-up in a 3 minute period. A sit-up consists of lying supine, legs bent, hands touching behind the head. Raise body and touch both elbows to both knees then lower body until back touches the mat. Last year's best score: 139 sit-ups, J.Kumli, (GTF), N.Vuen, (Co.H).

4TH EVENT - PISTOL SHOOT - 1000 POINTS From the 50 yard line; 20 shots (10 right handed and 10 left-handed). The participant may use the barricade for support. Department issued handguns only (.40 cal Sig Sauer). 10 minute time limit for all 20 rounds. Last year's best score: 850 pts, J.Kurchner (Co.C). am Maloney Security, 5th EVENT - 4.7 MILE LAKE MERCED RACE - 1000+ POINTS Inc. Start/Finish at the Lake Merced Range parking lot. 27 minutes-1000 points. Trade Show & Convention Specialists Subtract 1 point for each second over 27 minutes for men and 30 minutes for women. Last year's best time: 28:12, Sean Griffin, GTF. Calif. Lic. A-6670 FF0 7549 Maloney Security uses Off Duty Police and 2011 Ironmanhlronwoman Entry Form Retired Police Officers for armed positions.

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September 2011 POA Journal Page 23 S irts actly what they did when they won the NICK'S NOTES whole thing. I want to congratulate this By Nick Shihadeh, team (see photo with Journal Sports Editor my column) with a roster that consisted Giants Fantasy Camp of: Glenn Ortega, Mo Pengel, Glen HECK IT OUT: Glenn Ortega Wilson, Lynn Reil- (Mission Station) told me about ly, Erick Solares, C the great time he had at Giants Jayme Campbell, Fantasy Camp that he participated in Danny Reyes, Mi- Scottsdale, AZ back in January of this chelle Spears, Aar- SFPD Coed Softball Championship Team year. I picked his brain about it and he on Fischer, Candi- told me that it was the best time ever ece Lewis, Andrew Sr.), Isaac's sister Regina was there as and would love doing it again. Basical- Lucas, Michele Martinez, Mike Hara, usual with her family as well as many ly it was approximately 110 "campers" Jennifer Streegan, Mike Alexander, many freinds and other family. Wor- playing baseball all week long. The Nelson Ramos, and Juan Gala. Keep rell along with Marc Marquez did a first day consisted of the participants up the great work. great job as they always do running camper. Check out the pics that ac- doing drills like fielding ground balls, Isaac Espinoza Tournament the tournament and a longer write- shagging fly balls, getting timed run- company my column of Glenn and up along with photos will be in next his award. Good stuff! The 7th Annual Memorial Isaac ning the bases, pitching, and doing Espinoza Softball Tournament took month's issue of the Journal. batting practice. They were getting SF Workers place the weekend of Aug. 27th and Upcoming Events scouted by former major leaguers who Children's Fund Softball 28th at Westlake Fields in Daly City. would draft all of the campers to form he also The Emerald Society (BAYLEES) will Speaking of Glenn Ortega, Eight teams were in this year with the be having their annual golf tourney eight teams that the former major stays busy by being on the planning SFPD Seals (run by Kevin Worrell) leaguers would manage. Most of the on Mon. Sept.19th at the Lake Merced committee for the SF Workers Chil- representing the department. As far as Golf Club in Daly City, It's going to be week was a tournament amongst the dren's Fund Softball Tournament that other law enforcement teams, the SF teams leading to playoffs and a cham- run by Brian Philpott (TTF) and Ed is held every year to help raise money Sheriffs had a team out there compet- Carew (Central Station) with a noon pionship game. One day was set aside for inter-city youth. This year's tourney ing as well. This tourney is not only check in time and a 195.00 entry fee. though so that the Giants Fantasy took place on June 18th and consisted held in Isaac's memory, but to also Continue saving your money and get Campers can play games against the of twenty teams which included the raise money not just for his daughter your foursome together as this is a Cubs Fantasy Campers that had their SFPD Co-ed Softball Team that Glenn Bella's education but for scholarships very fun and popular event. Take note camp near by. Glenn's team(managed puts together specifically for this tour- in Isaac's name awarded for kids of the flyer with more information in by Billy Swift and Steve Scarsone) nament that is also partially sponsored through the Latin POA. Bella is now this same sports section. was defeated in the playoffs but what by the POA. Our cops were able to win 11 yrs old and was of course present The POA is having their 20th an- Glenn did accomplish (besides having the tourney the last two years and at Westlake along with her mother Re- nual golf tourney a week later on Mon- a great time) was win the Gold Glove "three-peating" would've been quite nata, Isaac's parents (Carole and Isaac day Sept. 26th and it will be held at the Award given to the slickest fielding an accomplishment; well, that's ex- Mann Country Club in Novato. The entry fee is $225.00 and includes a bar- becue lunch, the eighteen hole round of golf, dinner, and of course many items to be raffled off. This tourna- ment is also a fund raising event and • is always a good time. Contact the POA ET at 415-861-5060 for more information or check out the flyer in this same sports section. Others helping out on this tourney are Joe Finigan (Airport Bureau), Bob Swall (Park Station), and Kevin Lyons (TTF) - contact them at their respected units as well. That's all I have for now.... So See Ya next month... Glenn Ortega Ileldthg a ground ball at Giants Fantasy Camp ROOM= BRUCE CONSTRUCTiON 11-11110 NAE Eqn-L.F.2m Specializing in Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling General Construction Now available at Dudley Perkins Co. 650-872-7974 est. 1914 Fax: 650-872-8584 Cell: 650-296-0323 Harley.-Davidson/Buell [email protected] 333 Corey Way, South San Francisco, 94080 E-mail: Phone: (650) PERKINS (737-5467) California Contractor's License Number: 872600 www.dpchd.com Contact the Sales Department for Details Owner: Rick Bruce, retired SFPD

Page 24 POA Journal September 2011 San Francisco Police Officers Association 20th Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, September 26, 2011

This is your invitation to play in the 20th Annual San Francisco Police Officers Association Golf Tournament on Monday, September 26, 2011. This prestigious Mann Country Club at 500 Country Club Drive in Novato will be the site of this year's event. The 18 hole par 72 course designed by Lawrence Marion Hughes was the site of the 1993 U.S. Open Championship qualification tournament. This year's tournament is a scramble format, with a shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded for low gross; hole-in-one prizes on selected holes; and longest drive. Fabulous tee prizes and raffle prizes will be featured. Tournament activities include a chipping contest, a barbeque lunch, refreshments on the course, Tournament Schedule: concluding with the awards dinner in the Course 10:00 AM Registration Club House. Complimentary wine will be served 10:30-12:00 Chipping Contest & Lunch with dinner. 12:00 IM Shotgun Start Dinner Immediately Following at Course Club House Additional guests may be added to the Awards Dinner for only $55.00 each. Entry Fees for this year's charitable fundraiser: (includes golf, barbeque lunch, and dinner) Your support of this tournament provides the Friends and Supporters: $225 funding for the Police Officers Association support Additional Information: of worthwhile charitable contributions, which Gary Delagnes (415) 861-5060 might otherwise go unassisted; community based Joe Finigan (415) 519-5089 organizations; and provides scholarship money to Marty Halloran (415) 861-5060 deserving youth. Bob Swall (650) 766-0563 Kevin Lyons (415) 717-9935

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September 2011 POA Journal Page 25 EA The Few, The Proud, The Physically Fit

By Mark Lundin, Park Station

It was a bright and clear Saturday on June 25th as twenty two athletes gathered at the Treasure Island gym to compete in the 2nd Annual STREND Fitness Challenge/Fundraiser for Wounded Troops. Members of the SFPD, San Leandro PD SWAT, and civilians joined forces to raise over $1200.00 for the Wounded Warrior Program and Homes For Our Troops. STREND is a high-intensity sport that tests STRength and ENDurance. It was designed by a former Delta Force operator named Ed Bugarin of Honolulu, Hawaii almost twenty years ago, and since that time STREND Fitness Challenges have been held there and on the Mainland, Germany, and Canada. The Fitness Challenge consists of five upper body exercises (bench press, pull ups, seated We raised $1200.00 /br our Wounded Warriors! military press, chin ups and bar dips) and one car- diovascular event, a 3-mile run. Competitors have Men's Open Division 20-29

three minutes to complete as many repetitions as Military Total Run Strend they can in one set on each upper body exercise Pull Ups Press Chin Ups Bar Dips Reps Time Factor before moving on the next one. If they reach 21 27 15 40 134 20:26 6.550 exhaustion before the end of the three minute 17 23 15 28 88 21:36 4.157 period they use the remainder of the time to rest 17 23 16 28 109 26:36 4.090 before the next lift. Following these five exercises 18 18 17 20 94 23:06 4.057 they then run the 3-mile course as quickly as they 6 17 7 12 57 26:06 2.181 can. Their total number of repetitions is divided by their run time to give them a numerical score, Men's Basic Division 20-29 30:31or "STREND Factor". The standards are strict - no 20 36 17 45 163 5.332 "kipping" is allowed on pull ups or chin ups. 20 28 15 23 114 20:06 4.356 This year's event, entitled "StrongerLonger" saw the return of Nate Manalang and Malcolm Men's Basic Division 50-59 Anderson, as well as new SFPD competitors Justin 12 18 12 15 75 23:42 3.155 Bugarin, JC Bautista, Austin Wilson, Leo Bernstein, Joe Valdez, Dean Balabis and Mark Bautista. We also had several returning staffers from last year's event to make sure everything ran smoothly - Nelson Wong, Dan Guzman, Mary Male Standards Cabuntala, Steve Uang and Chris Canning. We couldn't have done it without them! Discipline Open Basic A special guest at this year's event was one competitor's brother -josh Chinn was Bench Press Body Weight 60% Of Body Weight a wounded, decorated combat vet from Iraq (brother of Tim Chinn of the San Leandro Pull Ups Body Weight Modified PD). He had first-hand knowledge of the services that the Wounded Warrior Program Military Press 50% Of Body Weight 30% Of Body Weight provides our returning vets. We gave him a round of applause and our heartfelt thanks Chin Ups Body Weight Modified for his service to our country. Following our salute to the flag as we played the National Bar Dips Body Weight Modified Anthem, we began the competition. See the results for our SFPD athletes on this page. Run 3 Miles 3 Miles At the end of the competition we awarded a STREND T-shirt (courtesy of the POA, much appreciated) and a certificate to each athlete. We finished the day with a post- event luncheon. We're looking forward to the 3rd Annual STREND Fitness Challenge on Treasure Island in mid-July, 2012, and we hope to get more Department members to Female Standards compete so that we can raise even more money for our "wounded warriors"! Discipline Open Basic Bench Press 60% Of Body Weight 40% Of Body Weight Pull Ups Body Weight Modified Military Press 30% Of Body Weight 20% Of Body Weight Chin Ups Body Weight Modified Bar Dips Body Weight Modified Run 3 Miles 3 Miles iiJ I

Judges (left to rig/it) are Dan Guzman, Steve Uang, Nelson Wong and Steve Uang and Chris Canning raise the Colors. Mary Cabuntala.

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Page 26 POA Journal September 2011 McEachern, Steve Sterns and Eric / Tapang had matching scores and the Loons Nest Scoreboard The Loons U.S.G.A. tie-breaker was used to settle the issue. First place went to McEach- em, with Sterns in second place and Summer Classic Nest Report Tapang in third. In such a situation Paradise Valley GC each player can easily look back to By Ed Garcia, Co. A their round and think of a short put First Flight On July 12th the Paradise Valley missed or a chip shot left short that could have made the difference. That Gross Net Golf Club in Fairfield served as the site Player Score Score of the 2011 L.N.G.C. Summer Classic. is why every shot counts on every hole of the round. Mar, G. 73 68 The Summer Classic has been played at Anzore 75 70 Paradise Valley for the last three years A new power emerged in the long 68 and we have made four visits to this drive contest, as Rob Ziegler took his Parenti 77 course since 1992. The skies were clear first long drive award. Rob blasted a Moss 78 71 on a warm summer day, and Paradise shot of two hundred and seventy-six Armitage 79 75 Valley was in very good shape as it yards, measured by GPS. Lee 81 73 continues to be one of the best main- As the loons enjoyed refreshments Brown 82 73 tained public courses in the East Bay. in the sports bar at Paradise Valley, Kane 82 75 This event was marked by the return Second flight low gross went to Parenti picked up two second place Landi 82 76 of two Loon founders who posted out- guest Robert Fong who posted a score prizes in Close to the Hole events. Ron walked out of the club with balls, cash, Valentini 82 71 standing scores on the day. Glenn Mar of eighty-three, giving him a three Morimoto 83 76 has been on a hot run in his returning stroke edge over John Ferrando. One gift certificates and a trophy. Not a bad day's work on the golf course. Chang 84 75 season and on this day he fired a one stroke behind Ferrando was Gary Wong 84 75 Watts at eighty-seven strokes. Our next event will be the Charlie over par round of seventy-three. Glenn Borromeo 85 72 has been playing tournaments out of Second flight low net was a very Anzore Memorial at Bodega Harbor the Stonetree Club in Mann County tight affair, as three players came in on the sixth of September. Hope to Brophy 86 78 where he has been tearing it up. with net scores of sixty-seven. Greg see you there. Parry 86 74 Loon founder Ron Parenti made his Ziegler 86 73 first loon appearance in more than a Garcia 87 76 decade and he really let us know he Milligan 87 73 is back. Ron fired a round of seventy- Balma 88 76 seven with a net score of sixty-eight. Hettrich 88 82 Ed Anzore came in with a fine Kovaleff 88 75 round of seventy-five, as Ed has con- Mar, E. 88 76 tinually posted tournament scores in Hodge 88 73 the low and mid seventies for the past Vernengo 88 79 year. Mar's round of seventy-three Taylor 89 79 gave him the title of Summer Cham- pion as Anzore took second low gross Biggs 90 79 in the first flight. Steve Moss came in Sorgie 90 78 at seventy-seven to take third in the Rice 91 77 flight with Pat Armitage close in be- Fischer 92 78 hind at seventy-eight. Toomey 92 79 Parenti's net score of sixty-eight Dougherty 92 80 took first low net in the first flight, Wyman 93 82 leaving him three strokes ahead of Eric Valentini. Eric's net seventy-one gave 2nd Flight him a one stroke edge over Joaquin Fong 83 67 Borromeo's net score of seventy-two. Summer Champion Glen Mar (center) with Ed Anzore and Steve Moss. Ferrando 86 70 Hanley 87 68 • • • • • S S S S S S • • S S • S S S • S • S Watts 87 71 San Francisco International Airport Sterns 87 67 • Carew 88 70 • Charity Golf Tournament - Monday, October 3 Siebert 88 72 Gulbengay 89 71 • 11:30 AM Shotgun Start . (Registration starts at 9:30 AM) S McEachern 90 67 Sullivan 91 73 • Green Hills Country Club atthe end of Ludeman Lane, Millbrae (650) 588-4616 Crenshaw 94 76 Mahoney, D. 94 76 • $250 per player Edison 95 79 Includes: Golf Cart, Tee Prizes, Lunch, Dinner, Refreshment Wagon, Auction at the Dinner Tapang 95 67 Neeson 96 79 Hole-in-One Prizes: Prizes on each of four Par-3 Holes Mahoney, M. 97 79 S Williams 98 76 Format: Four Person Scramble. Ting 99 74 , S You can bring your own team. Singles and two person teams are welcome. We will pair you. We can only accommodate the White 99 72 Wismer 101 79 • first 72 teams or 144 golfers. Each golfer must submit their August 2011 handicaps or their average score. S Honniball 102 85 S Country club attire required , Moriyama 104 74 Ballard 106 83 S Dinner: Green Hills Country Club Cypress Room of the luxurious new clubhouse. Bronfeld 108 77 Dyer 112 92 -' Dinner Guests: Non-Golfing Guests-$60. You must indicate any additional dinner guests on your entry form. 1 2 3 4 Long Drive Winner I Rob Ziegler 276 yards Name S Address I Close to the Hole Winners City Hole #3 S Zip S 1st Valentini 4'6" 2nd Parenti 810" Home Phone S I Hole #8 Work Phone 1st Toomey 814" Handicap I 2nd Parry 1613" S Average Score S Hole #12 Dinner: 1st Dyer 712" I Steak or Fish S 2nd Parenti 716" ENTRIES CLOSE SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 Make Checks Payable to: SFIA Charity Golf Tournament Hole #15 Contact Number: (650) 821-7032 or (415) 553-9218 P.O. Box 250027, San Francisco, CA 94125-0027 1st Moss 312" 2nd McEachern 518" - 00•IS 0 S 0 •ISS•,,, 0 • • • • 0 S September 2011 POA Journal Page 27

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Page 28 POA Journal September 2011 her bedroom and calls 9-1-1. Officer did manage to get a good look at the Steven Uang, Officer Shawn Phillips, people in the car. The investigation Officer Michael Peregoy, and Officer continued to evolve when Officer Jim Brian Hopkins respond and manage Trail identified one of the suspects af- to capture the suspect who was still ter reviewing a video of him trying to in possession of the tools he used to use the credit cards that were taken in break in. one of the robberies. And the final nail was driven home when Officer Amy Hurwitz, Officer Ariana Daggett, and Officer Shawn Phillips put the whole thing together by reviewing reports, contacting the many victims, showing photo-spreads, and preparing By Steve Johnson, San Francisco Police Officers are Officer Tiara DeBernardi and search and arrest warrants. Several of SFPOA faced with more than enough close Officer Joan Cronin were working the suspects are now in custody along encounters on a daily basis, they don't the Northern when they happened with one of the guns that was used in he San Francisco Police Depart- need any additional stress brought on to check on the vehicle with the ex- the felony assault. ment recently announced that by the standing oversight process. We pired registration tab. The driver and The individual who agreed, as part Tit would be taking applications are more than willing to work with the his friend seemed to be fine with the of his probation, to a search condition, for the position of police officer.. .We 0CC in regards to making their job a way thing were going until Tiara and probably didn't read the fine print. now move to the offices of the SF Police more meaningful part of the disciplin- Joan found a fully-loaded, .45 caliber Otherwise why else would he have left Officers' Association to eavesdrop on ary equation, just the way it should be. Glock semi-automatic weapon in the a fully-loaded, .380 semi-automatic a call that may/may not have taken car along with a quantity of narcotics along with a substantial stash of mari- place and over fifteen thousand dollars... juana in the laundry basket that Of- Union guy: "POA may I help you?" Enter Sgt Will Scott, Inspector John ficer Thomas Hasucarriague, Officer Optimistic Police Candidate: "Yes, I Tursi, Officer Scott Biggs, and Officer David Almaguer, and Officer Brian was thinking about taking the test to Kirk Edison of the Narcotics Division Burke could find. Sad part of this story join your Department, can you tell me and now we're talking search warrants is that the laundry basket with loaded something about the job?" The suspect with the outstand- which resulted in a huge recovery gun was within reach of the small Union guy: "Sure - you'll be work- ing felony warrant from San Mateo of a very large haul of narcotics, children at the residence... ing with some of the brightest and the County was visiting the Ingleside 6-car 8 handguns, an AR-is assault rifle best people in law enforcement and sector when Officer Matthew Dudley with an extended magazine, and 3 p,vI every day presents a new challenge." and Officer Tigran Antonian inter- shotguns.. .We will probably sponsor Inquisitive Candidate: "Sounds rupted his socializing. The suspect, a Criminal Recognition Award Pro- good. Is there any downside to the predictably, ran. The officers split up gram in the near future allowing our LI job?" and tracked him down after a 4-block members the opportunity to nominate Union guy: "Well, you will be evalu- foot chase. The officers only thought certain candidates they have arrested It's 2:00 a.m. in the Mission District ated." he was running to avoid incarceration for categories to be identified later... and a woman walking home from Candidate: "That's ok, happens at based on the outstanding warrant - for example, the preceding episode work was suddenly pulled into a re- my job now." little did they know that he also had a involving Northern Station Officers cessed driveway by a man who had all Union guy: "Yes, but this is a little loaded gun concealed on his person. DeBernardi and Cronin would, no the wrong intentions. Fortunately, the different. You will be judged by an It was a busy Saturday afternoon doubt, qualify under, "How much victim's screams caused the neighbors agency known as the 0CC (Office of at Union Square and Officer Patrick trouble did I really save myself by not to call 9-1-1 and Officer Ryan Daugh- Citizen Complaints) which is staffed Butherus, Officer Damon Williams, paying my Vehicle Registration"... erty, Officer Brent Dittmer, Officer with people who have never done your and Officer Paul Guinasso had their Nicholas Buckley, and Officer Milen job but who hold your career in their hands full with the many tourists Benegas responded and arrested the hands. For example, we had one of- in the area. The officers were also felony assault suspect. ficer who arrested an individual and, assigned to monitor a nearby demon- The suspect was attacking people simply because the suspect said he stration when they suddenly observed at 21st and South VanNess when Ser- shouldn't have been arrested, the 0CC an individual running through the geant John Burke and Officer Vic charged the officer with unwarranted crowd, knocking people down while in Four armed robberies took place in Hui came upon the scene. The officers action for making the arrest." a full-blown sprint. The officers were the Ingleside District within the Mi- had to chase the suspect for several Candidate: "Why would they do then informed by a Walgreen's clerk raloma neighborhood over the month blocks before cornering him in an al- that?" that the subject had stolen several of June. Victims were pistol-whipped ley at which time he came right at the Union guy: "For the same reason items. A brief chase ensued which re- and the suspects threatened to shoot officers and fought with them until that they charge police supervisors sulted in the capture of the individual them. Captain Dan Mahoney initi- they finally were able to take him into with 'failing to supervise' without which, in and of itself wouldn't be ated an all-out effort to curtail the custody. The subject detained was a telling them what they allegedly failed too noteworthy, except for the fact violence. It started with a vehicle chase dangerous convicted felon already to do." that this subject was carrying a initiated after one of the robberies oc- on probation for carrying a firearm Candidate (incredulous): "No." fully-loaded, .380 semi-automatic curred. Officer Jennifer Marino, Of- and, sure enough, he turned out to Union guy: "Yep. And then we had weapon. ficer Christina Johnson, and Officer be a creature of habit because, once the driver who, after receiving a cita- It's in the early morning hours of Nathan Bernard pursued the suspects again, he was armed with a fully- tion for going through a red light, filed the Ingleside District when a woman and, even though they couldn't cap- loaded, 9mm semi-automatic. a complaint against the officer who hears someone breaking into her ture them during the chase without Stay safe. wrote the citation claiming that she house. Terrified, she locks herself in endangering the public, the officers (the driver) worked for "the CIA", that she was sure the officer in question had been "stalking her for years", and, finally, that the officer had 'burned her Bring your family to this special event brain and wasted her energy.' And the 0CC actually took the complaint." Candidate (thinking he got punked): Sergeant Jerry D'Arcy to Sing National "Yeah, well, thanks for your time." Later in the day the Candidate con- fides in a co-worker: Anthem at Giants Game on 9-11 "I wanted to learn more about the job with the SFPD so I called their Staff Report POA union - y'know someone ought The golden pipes of San Francisco Police Sergeant Jerry D'Arcy will reverberate to check into that place. I was on the across the green field of AT&T Park on Sunday, September 11, 2011 as he opens the phone with a guy who was talking game singing the National Anthem. In a special tribute to those who perished in crazy. Something about these myste- the terrorist attacks of 9-11, The SF rious people from a place called the Giants asked Sergeant D'Arcy, who 0CC who investigate police officers has performed at the park on previous for making arrests when the person occasions, to once again walk onto they arrested said they shouldn't have. the infield of the park and let go with He also said that the same '0CC' is fa- his moving rendition of our nation's mous for interrogating police supervi- anthem. A 1:05 pm game against the sors for failing to do things when they Los Angeles Dodgers will immediately weren't told what they failed to do, and follow. something about stalking drivers who As will be most fitting, he will be work for the CIA." in full uniform, which he has worn "Funny, the SFPD recruitment bro- L to R; Young Jerry D'Arcy, Lou Seal, Sgt. proudly his entire career, regardless of Sgt. D'Arcy singing at a chure never mentioned anything like Jerry D'Arcy the day or the purpose. prior event. that..."