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VOLUME 39, NUMBER 9 SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 2007 www.sfpoa.org 11,000 Vacant Police President's Message Jobs In California Justice Delayed is From The San Jose Mercury News, for a police chief," said Bob Stresak, Justice Denied August 22 spokesman for the California Com- By Gary Delagnes, So where do mission on Police Officer Standards SFPOA President we go from here? Since East Palo Alto Police Chief Ron and Training. He said there are 11,000 Very simple. Davis took over the force two years vacant police jobs statewide. n December 6, 2005 we were 1) The Com- ago, 10 officers have left, including James said the attrition is pain- witness to the so-called "Vid- mission has to two who took jobs with Menlo Park ful, but there is verylittle room to Q eogate scandal" that resulted relinquish their police. maneuver in the city's $14.5 million in the immediate suspension of 26 total control Two others, both detectives, are budget. members of our Department. The over every mi- in the background-check phase with The best hope for future salary in- ensuing weeks were obviously very nor disciplinary Menlo Park police, Davis said. creases, City Attorney Michael Lawson stressful for the officers involved in matter and give Davis doesn't take it personally. He said, is a boost in sales, property or what could, at best, be described as a the Chief the Gary Delagnes knows one of the main reasons his hotel occupancy taxes. well-intentioned overture to honor a right to sus- officers are leaving is because their Even in cities where police officers former Captain and, at worst, just a pend, by charter amendment, for up salaries are the lowest in San Mateo are better paid, retaining them can bad idea. to 45 days. County and possibly among the lowest be a challenge. In Menlo Park, which The courts subsequently deter- 2) The Commissioners should take in the state. is siphoning police from East Palo mined that the Chief of Police had turns conducting surprise audits of And he isn't shy about saying so, Alto, 22 officers have left the force overstepped her bounds by suspend- 0CC complaints. (The names of the even though the city and police union since January 2006, said Chief Bruce ing the involved officers for a minor of can be redacted are set to begin negotiating a new con- Goitia, who took over the department offense that was originally tagged as but someone has to see what's going on tract to replace the one that expired last May. a crime of moral-turpitude. What hue in that office.) It's the only way they in June. Pay, benefits and commute times and cry was raised to have those offi- are going to see how the 0CC fails to "Obviously, having the lowest pay for officers who bought homes in cers who were involved removed from accomplish its mission statement by and benefits exacerbates the chal- the Central Valley were among the their regular beats and tossed behind investigating matters that should be lenge," Davis said. "We need to take reasons given for leaving, Goitia said. a desk? There was none. There was no otherwise relegated as training and these challenges and start working Three former officers also have filed a organized effort to have the officers policy issues. with the union to put the current discrimination lawsuit against the city involved in the skits removed from 3) Hold the 0CC and the Depart- industry situation into proper per- and police Sgt. Ron Prickett, who they their regular assignments. ment to strict time lines as far as in- spective." allege racially harassed them. Goitia But the Chief and the Mayor backed vestigating personnel matters. There is A top-tier officer in East Palo Alto said he is confident the suit is not af- themselves into a political corner, no reason why the 0CC should wait earns $6,163 per month, compared to fecting department moral. so they had to do something. They before they get around to interviewing $8,138 for a similar officer in Redwood The department is also struggling said that the investigation into this police officers who were named in a City, $7,052 in Atherton, $6,900 in to fill four emergency dispatch posi- matter would be placed on the fast complaint filed nine months prior - Menlo Park and $6,749 in San Mateo, tions. track. At that time, Police Commis- it's a tactic they routinely use and it's according to a salary comparison "We've lost them to the sheriff's of- sioner Theresa Sparks agreed. She getting real old. memo Davis gave City Manager Alvin fice, San Ramon, San Carlos, Redwood made a public statement the following 4) The 0CC must use the media- James on Monday. City, you name it," Goitia said. day - as printed in the San Francisco tion process as often as possible in or- And East Palo Alto lags in retirement Goitia said he is working on a reten- Chronicle - that this case needed to der to expedite the resolution of the benefits as well. Although the majority tion package with City Manager Glen be adjudicated quickly in order to hundreds of "he said, I said" cases of police departments in the county Rojas, and hopes to present it to the instill confidence in the oversight that cross that agency's counter each give officers 3 percent of their salary city council in September. process. Yet, despite all the rhetoric, year. Dozens, if not scores of minor per year of service if they retire at 50, The challenge in East Palo Alto these cases have languished, and now complaints and other policy failure East Palo Alto gives 2 percent if they isn't just money. Officers also face a all confidence in the oversight process situations could easily be resolved in retire at 55, according to the memo. dangerous environment, which can has eroded away. this manner. "Those are strangulating factors see POLICE JOBS, page 8 Last summer, the POA convened Just these four small steps would a "Police Practices" summit hosted go a long way toward alleviating the by the University of San Francisco. backlog and promoting a more timely POA Mourns Loss of Promising Young Officer Testimony from a police psychologist process that would allow officers the reiterated that police officers are no opportunity to do their job in a more The members of the San Francisco Police Officers Association extend different then soldiers when it comes efficient manner. condolences to the family and friends of Officer James Gustafson Jr. who to being disciplined. We accept the Until the Department and the Com- died in an accidental shooting on August 11, 2007. Officer Gustafson had consequences of our actions, but the mission find a better way to expedite been with the SFPD for one year. He was 23. The shooting occurred at process can only work when the ap- and refine this laborious process it the officer's home while he was off-duty. propriate discipline is issued "fairly will continue to promote a sense of Officer Gustafson was recently assigned to Central Station after com- and in a timely manner." At some distrust and bitterness from all those pleting FTO training at Mission Station. point the Police Commission needs affected. to stop blaming the problem on time Six involved officers remain in as- POA Mourns Death of CHP Officer constraints and tardy investigations signments at the Hall of Justice who are the pawns of an unfair process Yet another officer with the California Highway Patrol has been killed and figure out a way to expedite these cases. Everyone involved in the pro- - unfair because it's laboriously over- in the line of duty. The men and women of the San Francisco Police Of- loaded with politics - and all of these ficers Association extend their deepest sorrow and most sincere sympathy cess, whether it be the officer, the POA, the Department, or the Commission officers and their families deserve to the family, friends, and coworkers of Officer Douglas Russell, 46. Of- more respect and a better system than ficer Russell - a 22-year veteran of the patrol - was struck and killed must have confidence that the disci- pline process will be done in a "timely the one they currently endure. as he attempted to deploy a spike strip across Highway 50 in the path The old adage has never been more of a speeding vehicle. The driver of that vehicle was being pursued by manner" recognizing that a failure to do so only breeds more distrust and applicable than in this case: Justice Sacramento County sheriffs. contempt for the entire process. delayed, is justice denied.

Page 2 POA Journal September 2007 Minutes of August 15, 2007 Board of Directors Meeting* 1. Meeting called to order by Sergeant- endorsements for the Mayoral Meeting be approved. Motion was volunteers on several boards that at-Arms Breen at 1310 hours. Race, District Attorney's Race and passed by way of voice vote. serve law enforcement across the 2. Sergeant-at-Arms Breen led the Sheriff's Race. 16. The POA is looking for sponsors nation. The motion passed by way pledge of allegiance. 11. Bill Roulades (Co B) made the fol- and volunteers for its annual golf of voice vote. 3. Secretary Montoya conducted the lowing motion that was seconded tournament on 9-24-07. 20. Treasurer provided each Board roll call of the Board of Directors by Mike Nevin (Co B). Motion is 17. The annual Police and Fire Mass Member with a printed copy of the and Executive Board. that the POA endorse Mayor News- will be held at Saint Monica's PONS year to date budget. 4. President Delagnes called for a mo- om for re-election. The results of Church on 9-9-07 at 1000 hours. 21. Meeting was adjourned at 1550 ment of silence for Officer James a roll call vote were 29 (yes) and 2 18. President Delagnes made the fol- hours. Gustafson. (no), motion carries. lowing motion that was seconded Respectfully Submitted, S. Chris Cunnie of the District Attor- 12. Don Moorehouse (Co K) made the by Secretary Montoya. The motion Tony Montoya ney's Office addressed the Board following motion that seconded was that the POA donate $2500.00 POA Secretary of Directors regarding District by Vice President Martin. Motion to the Alliance for Lupus Research. Attorney Kamala Harris who is up is that the POA take a neutral po- The motion passed by way of voice *These minutes will not be adopted by for re-election. sition on the District Attorney's vote. the Board of Directors until the next 6. Deputy Dave Wong of the San Race and no endorsements be 19. Bob Mammone (HQ) made the fol- General Membership meeting. Correc- Francisco Sheriff's Department made. The results of a roll call vote lowing motion that was seconded tions and amendments might be made addressed the Board of Directors were 25 (yes) and 5 (no), motion by Jody Kato (Co I). The motion prior to a vote to enter the minutes into regarding an endorsement for the carries. was that the POA purchase a travel the permanent record. All corrections up coming Sheriff's race. 13. Liam Frost (Co C) made the follow- gift certificate in the amount of and/or amendments will be published 7. President Delagnes talked briefly ing motion that was seconded by $2000.00 for Val Kirwan. Val in the succeeding issue of the Journal. on the issue of the consolidation of Dennis Callaghan (HQ). Motion the ranks and how it has evolved is that the POA table the endorse- over the past 18 months. ment for the Sheriff's Race pending 8. President Delagnes talked about further information. Motion was Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call the Civil Service Commission passed by way of a voice vote. Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Meeting that took place on 8-6- 14. Dennis Callaghan raised the issue 07. The next Civil Service Com- regarding Floating Holiday use. President Gary Delagnes P Co. H Michelle Jean P mission Meeting is scheduled for As stated in the current MOU, Mike Walsh P 8-20-07. members are entitled to 4 Float- Vice President Kevin Martin P 9. Chief Fong has made 51 rank order ing Holidays per year and not 40 Secretary Tony Montoya P Co. I Tessa Donati E Jody Kato P appointments from the current hours. Treasurer Marty Halloran Q-50 list. 15. Treasurer Halloran made the fol- Co.J Kevin Lyons P Sergeant-At-Arms Gavin McEachern P 10.John Scully who is the Chair of lowing motion that was seconded Chris Breen the POA Legislative Committee by Dennis Callaghan (HQ). The E Co. K Don Moorehouse P talked to the Board of Directors motion was that the minutes from Editor Ray Shine Corrado Petruzella P Ed Browne regarding recommendations on the July 2007 Board of Directors Co. A Hdqtr. Dennis Callaghan P George Rosko Bob Mammone P Co. B Mike Nevin Narcotics Dave Falzon E Bill Roualdes Larry Mack P George Ferraez Co. C Tactical Mark Madsen P Julia A. HalliSy, D.D.S. Liam Frost Jason Sawyer P Joseph Barretta Co. D Invest. Joseph Engler P Accepting Most Dental Plans Martin Covarrubias Dan Gardner P Co. E Tim Flaherty E 595 Buckingham Way, Suite 305 • San Francisco, California 94132 Airport Bob Chapman A Bob Johnston Joe Finigan P Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011 Co. F Patrick Burke Peter Dacre Youth Services/SRO Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy - Narcotics Bureau John Scully P Co. G Sean O'Leary Retired Ray Allen P Dominic Yin

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There will invariably be oc- n the life of every labor leader have garnered with City Hall, suc- casions when police unions and man- comes the unavoidable question of ceeded in negotiating a contract that agement come to blows. A constructive I what is to be the relationship with met the members' interest in attaining relationship with management is no management. How one chooses to enviable wage increases while also ad- cure-all. Columnist Murray Kempton answer that question will in large part dressing the City's interests. rightly condemned the exhausted and determine both the future successes failing International Ladies' Garment and failures of the union. Workers' Union (ILGWU) in 1962 for The question is by no means static. concentrating "not on the wages it Because the dynamics of labor relations has gained for its members but on the are constantly in flux, it will have to stability it has brought to its industry be answered again and again over the And the professional and on its cooperation, rather than its life of any labor leader's career. No one conflict, with the employer." In a par- methodology or ideology can serve to relationship that ticularly chilling statement, Kempton guide a labor leader in deciding how wrote that a "union which cannot look SFPOA President back on one outrageously selfish act to conduct relations with manage- John Tennant ment, any more than a set ideology in Gary Delagnes has on behalf of its members may have a politics can serve as a one-size-fits-all battle over the calculation of POST respectable history but it can hardly approach. Success in labor relations, as pay with regard to overtime and holi- established with his claim an important one." Kempton's with politics, will be determined not day pay. The "event" - i.e., the City's demanding and unforgiving injunc- so much by a leader's ideology but how unilateral removal of POST pay from counterparts in San tion is one that I keep constantly in he deals with, in the words of Harold OT and holiday pay —arrived without my head in working with the SJPOA Macmillan, a British prime minister, warning, and Bobby and the SJPOA Francisco government and SFPOA leaders to determine how "Events, dear boy, events." leaders drew upon their cooperative enabled the SFPOA best to conduct relations with man- By that standard, the leaders of the relationship with management to agement. two police unions I am honored to set things quickly back the way they to negotiate one of For my own part, I am forever ready serve, have done remarkably well in were. to err on the side of cooperation but choosing a relationship with manage- And the professional relationship the best pay packages forever ready to engage in conflict if ment that has best served their respec- that SFPOA President Gary Delagnes cooperation fails. That approach is, I tive associations' needs in the face of has established with his counterparts around in the SFPOA's believe, what led to the successes de- recent "events". The respect and trust in San Francisco government enabled new MO U. scribed above. And, perhaps ironically, that SJPOA President Bobby Lopez has the SFPOA to negotiate one of the best the fact that management knows as built with management enabled the pay packages around in the SFPOA's much almost always results in their SJPOA to resolve quickly what could new MOU. Gary and the SFPOA leader- being cooperative. Almost. have been a long and contentious ship were faced with the "event" of a "Roll the Union On.. 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. 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Event Location Date & Time Coordinator Meeting, Veteran Police Officers Association 3255 Folsom, SF Second Tues. of Every Month, 11:00 AM Larry Barsetti (415) 566-5985 [email protected] Meeting, Widows & Orphans Aid Association Ingleside Police Station, Second Tues. of Every Month, 2:00 PM Mark Hurley (415) 681-3660 Community Rm Meeting, American Legion Old POA Building SF Police-Fire Post 510-7th Street, SF Second Tues. of Every Month, 6:00 PM Rene Laprevotte [email protected] POA Office, (415) 861-5060 POA General Membership Meeting POA Building Third Wed. of Every Month, 1:00 PM Sara Johnson (415) 681-5949 Meeting, Retired Employees of CCSF Irish Cultural Center Second Wed. of Every Month, 1:00 PM Retiree Range Re-qualification SFPD Pistol Range First Fri. of each Month, 0730-1130 Range Staff (415) 587-2274

Specially Scheduled Events Retirement Luncheon Cesar's Restaurant Fri. Sept. 7, 2007 11:30 Dan Gardner 553-1201 Honoring Charlie Mahoney 2295 Powell St., SF SF Italian-American Athletic Club Richmond Country Club September 10, 2007, 12:00 John Ferrando Golf Tournament Richmond, CA 650-438-1218 Memorial Pizza Party Cybelle's Pizza Thursday September 20, 2007 Honoring Officer Bryan Tuvera 1385 9th Avenue, SF 5 - 7 PM Foothill Fuzz Luncheon Monkeycat Restaurant Friday, September 21, 2007 1100 AM Rene Laprevotte (530) 295-0946 805 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA SFPOA Golf Tournament StoneTree Golf Club, Novato Monday, September 24, 2007 Marty Halloran 415-861-5060 Buzz the Fuzz Fundraiser Justin Herman Plaza, SF Thur. September 27, 2007, Noon Bert Siebert 415-553-1141 Retirement Dinner Italian-American Athletic Club Thur. October 4, 2007 Matt Gardner or Larry Chan Honoring Lt. John Carlin, Co. K 1630 Stockton St., SF 415-553-1245

Dinner/Dance Fundraiser Treasure Island, Casa de la Vista Saturday, October 6, 2007 6:00 PM Maria Oropeza 415-401-4701 LPOA Scholarship and Toy Drive

Archbishop Riordan HS Harding Park Golf Club Monday, October 15, 2007 Golf Tournament San Francisco, CA

Fundraiser for Special Olympics Acquatic Park Saturday, October 20, 2007 10:00 AM Bob Guinan 850-5726 Jefferson at Hyde, SF Pull-a-Cable-Car Competition Co. K Reunion Dinner Italian-American Athletic Club Fri. December 7, 2007 Steve Landi 553-1245 1630 Stockton St., SF Page 4 POA Journal September 2007

August 14, 2007 We Had Four Deaths This Past grew up in the Mission. He attended of the Retired City Employees Associa- Month: Mission High School. He served our tion. He contracted lung cancer that The regular meeting of the Widows' THOMAS P. HORAN Jr., 84 years. country as a proud member of the was not known till later as a result of and Orphans' Aid Association of the Tom was born in San Francisco and U.S. Navy during WW II. Upon his PCB leak at Park Station that he came San Francisco Police Department was grew up in the Sunset. He was an ex- discharge, he returned to San Fran- in contact with. Upon his retirement called to order by Vice President Dave tremely proud graduate of Sacred Heart cisco and was attending City College he moved to Quincy, California. He Fontana at 3:05 PM in the Conference High School. He served our country until he passed the Police Exam. And really enjoyed his last years with his Room of Ingleside Station. during WW II as a member of the Navy entered the Police Academy in 1947. family and wife Anna. He told his in the South Pacific Theater. Upon his His first assignment was Park Station. wife that he had a summer job as a PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by discharge, he returned home and was A year later, he went to Traffic. A brief waiter at Yosemite National Park at Vice President Dave Fontana. employed as Telephone installer. In stay at Traffic and he was off to North- the World Famous Ahwanee Hotel as 1950, he passed the Police Exam and ern. Five years later he was assigned to a waiter. Tom said he was probably the ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: Excused: entered the Police Academy. His first Mission. From Mission he was detailed worst waiter they ever had. It really President Rene LaPrevotte, Trustees assignment was Taraval Station. A year to BSS. Two years later he was assigned brought a smile to his face when he Joe Garrity, Mark McDonough, Fred later, he went to Northern. Five years to the Bureau, made Asst. Inspector told about it. Tom did a great service to Pardella and Matt Gardner. Present: at the Big"E" led him to BSS. He then in 1961, and full Inspector in 1964. the members of the Department with Vice President Dave Fontana. Treasurer worked ten years at Mission before Frank was awarded several Captain's his little cartoons and many articles Jim Sturken. Secretary Mark Hurley, going to Potrero. He was appointed Comp's, a Silver Medal of Valor for he had to write himself so he could Trustee John Centurioni. Also pres- Sergeant and remained at Potrero un- his arrest of an armed suspect who get the paper out. ent was Junior Past President Mike til his retirement in 1978. When Tom just held up a restaurant. Three more Kemmitt and long time member Mike worked at Northern he was awarded Bronze Medals of Valor. One for the SUSPENSIONS: Pursuant to Section Brady. two Silver Medals of Valor. One for the arrest of two armed suspects who just 3 of Article III of the Constitution. capture of three wanted suspects and robbed a liquor store; the next for his (Non-payment of dues for six months) MINUTES OF THEJULY MEETING. the other for the arrest of two armed arrest of a suspect who committed 23 Arthur Johnson and Joyce Watkins. All Motion by Centurioni and seconded robbery suspects in a taxi holdup. Tom robberies; another for his assistance in benefits are suspended as ordered by by Mike Brady that the minutes be ap- kept himself busy in retirement with a the capture of a felon in connection Vice President Dave Fontana, If anyone proved as published. Motion carried. job he had at Bay Meadows racetrack with a murder of a policeman. Frank knows these two officers have them get working with other retired cops and retired in 1976. in touch with us 681 3660. BILLS: Treasurer Sturken presented also at the Civic Auditorium. Tom's the usual bills. Motion by Kemmitt son followed in his Fathers footsteps WALTER TURCHEN, 83 years. Walt REINSTATED: With the payment of and seconded by Centurioni that the and served and retired from the SFPD was born in San Francisco and was back dues and penalties. Section 5 of bills be paid. Motion carried. and the Tom's grandson is currently raised in the Mission. He attended Article III of the Constitution. Don- at Southern. Tom was a guy from the Mission High School. He served in the ald Kosewic, Anne Hoke and Arthur COMMUNICATIONS: A $100 do- old school who loved his old S.H. and Army Air Corps during WWII. After Conger. Vice President Dave Fontana nation from Joan Cannon. A $100 his number of great friends in the the war, he returned to San Francisco ordered them reinstated. donation from Mrs. Adeline Bragg Department. and worked as a investigator before he in memory of her two deceased sons entered the Police Academy in 1947. REPORT OF TRUSTEES: This meet- who retired from the SFPD Allyn and FRANCIS H. O'LEARY, 81 years. His first assignment was Mission for ing was held at Wells Fargo Bank at Arlyn. Frank was born in San Francisco and five years before going to Taraval. 5 PM. Mr. Shane Hiller and Jerome He remained at Taraval for his entire Paolim gave us a pretty grim report. career. Walt did the everyday job of The Market is very sensitive at this being a cop in a quite way and did not point and any news about a potential make too many waves. His love of the financial problem is going to affect Community Heroes Police Credit Union led to his working the way the Market trades. This can for many years in serving the Police go on for several months. Jerome had Mortgage Program family in many different ways. Walt no buys or sells but will make some retired in 1975. recommendations next month. Our for asset allocation is sound and our vari- THOMAS G. FLIPPIN, 60 years. ous mangers of our different accounts SFPD Tom was born in Corvallis, Oregon. are making the necessary changes as In his youth his family moved to need be. Visalia, Calif. He attended Mount Whitney High School. He served his ADJOURNMENT: Vice President country in the Air Force. Upon his Dave Fontana had a moment of si- discharge he joined the S.F. Airport lence for our departed members, men Police Department. He entered the S.F. and women serving our country in Police Academy in 1979. His first as- the military, and a special prayer for signment Central. He was transferred our good friend to all Policemen, Al to Park for a year before going on the Graff. He set the next meeting for new Muni Police Detail. He stayed at Tuesday September 11, 2007 at 2PM Muni for twenty years until he made in the Conference room of Ingleside the Police Motorcycle Detail. Tom Station. Meeting was adjourned at 3:45 loved his new lease on life and really PM and started again at 5PM at Wells enjoyed his time on the bikes. Tom Fargo Bank. put many hours into being the editor of the Police Notebook, (Journal) his Fraternally, Borrowers Protection Plan work led to what we have today on a Mark Hurley, Secretary. Neighborhood Champions® Protected Mortgage TM program, available Monthly basis. He also was the editor exclusively to police officers, firefighters, medical workers and teachers the heroes who protect and serve their communities every day.

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for all the work she has done with the Medical Center in San Francisco. Ryan October 6, 2007. This will be a fun AROUNDTHE parade over the years and are honored joins big brother Jack, 20 months, as night of dancing, good food, and to see her serve as Queen Isabella. If the newest member of the family... friends all for a great cause. Bring you are going to the parade and want Southern Station's Mike and Lisa an unwrapped toy and receive a free DEPARTMENT to join the party be sure to check in Nevin have welcomed their second Margarita! with Steve Landi (Solos), President child. Jack Michael Nevin, 5 lbs 13 oz of the San Francisco Italian American 19 inches long was born Sunday, July ...Heart Health: iato Club at 1640 Stockton Street... 29, 2007 at 1410 hours. Big Brother Cardiovascular disease is one of the Jake, 3 years, is thrilled to have a new greatest threats to those who work in • . .Boxing: brother and has offered all his toys the safety field. Because of that fact Dr. Get your frustrations out in the except, of course, Lighting McQueen. William Breall (who served 15 years ring with fists not on the street with SFPD Retirees Willis Garriott and on the Retirement Board) is offering guns and knives. That is the message Mike Nevin, Sr. are the proud Grand- the following. A full cardiovascular our PAL is trying to get out to the fathers... examination at insurance cost (no out youngsters on the streets. So if you Glenn and Jenelle Wilson (214th of pocket): Physical includes complete are interested in helping the boxing Academy Class) welcomed Ryan history, Electro Cardio, treadmill, echo program (or have a friend who can Michael Wilson on July 26, 2007 at cardio, stress help) get up and running (no expe- 0242 hours hours. Ryan weighed 6 rience necessary) please join Kevin lbs 14 oz and was 19.5 inches long. • Statements: Abbey (Co.E), Tom Maguire (Co.E), Ryan's grandfather is Captain Harlan The Annual Statement from the Michelle Henderson (FTO Office) by Wilson, retired. His great grandfathers Retirement Board was just mailed out calling Rennee Espinosa, PAL Pro- were Sgt. Sheridan Williams, and Lt. this past week. Be sure to keep it in a gram Director @ 415-401-4666. PAL is Frank Wilson, both deceased. safe place after studying it carefully. If also recruiting advisors to help train Congratulations to all we wish you you noted any mistakes make a copy and supervise the current Police Cadet all the very best... and send it back detailing what you ...Reunion: Program which runs through July '08. think the error is and someone should Interested Officers and Retirees are en- • .Language Lessons get back to you shortly. Also this is a ip and Vickie Van Winkle (re- couraged to call Officer Matt Baizarini The Academy staff is offering for- good time of year to verify that your tired Co. K I Traffic) are organiz- at 415-401-4781... eign language lessons. If interested beneficiary is up to date.. .If you've had •ng a Potrero Hill reunion for contact Al Wong at 553-1158 or Lula a marriage, divorce or any other status the Baby Boomers who grew up on the • .Wedding Bells at 9-1-1 Magallon at 415-401-4720. The current change recently and did not person- "Hill" from the late 50's, 60's, 70's 80's Emergency Communications Dis- languages being offered are Spanish, ally go to the Retirement System to or currently living there and frequently patcher Barbara Jacqueline Valla- Mandarin, Cantonese, American Sign make a beneficiary change you are visited or "hung out" on Pennsylvania dares of San Francisco and Wayne Language, Russian and any other undoubtedly not up to date... Street, Jackson Park, 20th Street, Caro- Robin Yasuhara of Oahu, Hawaii, language there are sufficient students lina Stairs, Vermont Park, 18th Street proudly announce their engagement. signed up for... Announcements, notices or tid- and when old enough ...the Mayflower, A private Catholic marriage ceremony bits can be e-mailed to alfrrnsf@aol. Goat Hill Pizza, Blooms (used to be and reception are planned for Wednes- • . .LPOA Dinner corn, faxed to 552-5741, or mailed to Joe's), Good Life, Mission Rock, Ramp, day, December 12, 2007 and Satur- Mark your calendars and make Around the Department, 800 Bryant Dog Patch Bar, Bottom of the Hill, day, December 15, 2007. The private plans to attend the LPOA Scholarship St., 2nd Floor, SF, CA 94103. Double Play, Ii Pirada, and more. The ceremony will be held at the couple's and Toy Drive dinner and dance on Party will be held Saturday, September parish located in Berkeley. The gala 29 3-10 PM at the Mariposa Hunter's reception will take place in Pacifica on Point Yacht Club located at 405 Terry the latter date. A. Francois Blvd San Francisco (next Barbara has worked as an SFPD to Pier 50). For tickets ($10.) contact dispatcher since March 1996, as well Vickie at 650-892-7470 or via e-mail at as an avid role performing in the lo- [email protected] . Info cal Latin Jazz scene. Mr. Yasuhara is a available at http ://potrerohillreun ion. 1972 graduate from the University of INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT... page.tl/... Hawaii and is a business owner in the Food Industry. SOUND OVERWHELMING? ...Italian Heritage Parade: The annual Columbus Day Parade ...Births: DEFERRED COMPENSATION will take place on Sunday, October On Tuesday July 24 2007 at 2250 7 in North Beach. This year's Queen hours, Northern Station's Josh and HELPS MAKES IT EASIER!! Isabella will be retired Inspector Dave Silvia Olson proudly announced Toschi's eldest grand-daughter, Sarah the birth of their second child, Ryan Toschi-Leight. Sarah is a 20-year-old Thomas Olson 8 lbs 15 ozs 20 1/2 The City and County of San Francisco and ING make San Francisco native and aspiring ac- inches long at the California Pacific retirement planning easier under the City and County tress. The family is very proud of Sarah of San Francisco 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. By contributing to the Plan, you can supplement your FROM: POA President Gary Delagnes and retirement and enjoy these benefits: / your contributions (up to the Internal Revenue POA Welfare Officer Mike Hebei code limits) are made by convenient payroll C,eo,çe Brown At its meeting of August 14, 2007 the Retirement Board unanimously voted to deduction to a group annuity designed for long- Registered Representative term investing for retirement purposes Accouni Executive reconsider its policy pertaining to continuation benefits for SF public safety officers' CA Insurance License #0730513 dependent adult children and dependent parents. The POA thanks commissioner! / reduced current federal and state income taxes; captain Al Casciato for his role in placing the reconsideration motion on the Board's your contributions and earnings are not taxed until you receive them calendar and urging its adoption. The POA also thanks employee-elected members / personalized service including individual appointments, investment modeling Joe Driscoll and Herb Meiberger for supporting reconsideration. The Retirement Board had previously adopted the staff's recommended policy and retirement illustrations on May 8, 2007. Now the policy will be reviewed at a meeting with representatives / diverse investment options that provide you with flexibility in managing your of the active and retired organizations that represent San Francisco's police officers account and firefighters. The POA's view of this policy was that it would make it more dif- / distributions permitted upon retirement, separation from service, accounts ficult for dependent adult children and dependent parents of public safety officers under $5,000 if certain conditions are met, death or incurring an unforeseen to qualify for this continuation benefit. There are presently about two dozen such emergency dependents receiving monthly benefits from the Retirement System. The Charter / access your individual account 24 hours a day through ING's webs ite: was amended in 1969 to provide for these continuation benefits. Al Casciato told the POA's Board of Directors at its June meeting that he would www.ingretirementplans.com/custom/saflfrafl, urge reconsideration of the Retirement Board's May 8 vote and would ensure that a or by calling ING Access at 1-800-584-6001 further meeting occurred by and between the Retirement System's staff and repre- For more information, or to schedule an individual appointment, call your ING sentatives of the active/retired police/fire organizations. The purpose of this meeting Representative at 415-364-2016 or 1-888-822-1211. Our local San Francisco Office is to discuss how this benefit has been administered since 1969 and how the changes is located at 1 Front Street (at Market St.), Suite 1425. will effect future dependent adult and parent applications; and to view side-by-side comparisons of the Board policy with similar provisions of CALPERS, 1937 Coun- ties Act, and other independent retirement systems. The employee organizations are particularly interested in the "dependency test" to be used to determine eligibility Insurance products issued bt ING Lifr Insurance and Annuit y Contpanv. Securities oflered through ING for the benefit and the use of independent hearing officers to decide on the merits Financial Advisers. LLC (Member SIPC). of the application. Thanks Al for your support. This change of policy must be fair to both the Retire- POA ment System and to dependents' of police officers and firefighters. C07-0420-004 (05/2007) Endorsed I I1"T1 ThisPage 6 & That... POA Journal September 2007 David Correa and Dave Batchelder for organizing, planning, and carrying out these events to honor Nick.

Tuvera Dedication... On Tuesday August 7, 2007, family, friends, city officials, Chief Heather Fong, Captain Keith Sanford and members of the police department 4 from stations and bureaus gathered at Taraval Station for the Unveiling of Memorial Plaque and Dedication of Community Room in the name of Officer Bryan Tuvera who was taken from us December 23, 2006. The Honorable Gavin Newsome Ana Morales with Matt addressed those who came to honor Murphy and #756. Bryan and his family, as did Chief Fong. Captain Sanford spoke eloquently By Kevin Martin and fondly of Bryan's dedicated and SFPOA Vice President honorable service to the citizen's of the City and County of San Francisco. Condolences... Bryan's mother Sandy also spoke of regretfully begin this article by ex- her son in a loving and longing way. tending my deepest and sincerest Just as Nick Birco's father told us only I sympathies to the family of Officer a few days earlier, Sandy spoke of the Mutt Murphy looks on while Dino Mar- James Gustafson Jr. who passed away pain and anguish due to Bryan's loss. I cic authenticates home run ball #756. tragically in the early morning hours One can only imagine... of August 11, 2007 in San Mateo, Shortly after Sandy spoke, Mr. Ken- behold. Talk about crowd control... California. James Gustafson Jr. was a neth E. Varner, C.E.O. and President what a training exercise. Anyway, the popular and respected member of the of Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association cops and the fan get to the bottom of 212th SFPD academy class who served along with Bryan's widow, Officer the stairs and as they start to make his F.T.O. assignment at Mission Sta- Salina Tuvera, Sandy Tuvera and her their way to the concourse one of tion and was serving his probationary daughter Tracee helped unveil the the coppers says to the fan, "Once we term at Central Police Station. beautiful plaque that now adorns the get going we're not gonna stop" and President Gary Delagnes, the Execu- entrance of Taraval Station. A recep- off they went. With great assistance tive Board, the Board of Directors and tion for the honored family and gath- from Giants asst. Vice-president of the entire membership of the SFPOA ered friends followed the dedication Craig Leung and Mutt Murphy. stadium operations, Gene Telucci and join me in extending our heartfelt ceremony. I was honored to be part of other valiant Giant employees, the condolences to family and friends of the ceremony in part representing the Jones (TTF) and Sgt. Frank Harrell officers quickly but safely escorted the family. POA. I would like to thank the follow- (Co. D) who were assigned to sections the fan through the stadium to the My sincerest thanks to Sgt. Vince ing hard working and dedicated people 140/ 141 in left field took off like bats area of safety. As they moved they Catanzaro and Officer Nicole Manning for their tireless efforts in making the outta Hell and sprinted to right center were met by a throng of cameramen of the GIRT Team who responded and dedication ceremony possible: where they knew other officers would and women and dozens of reporters tended to our members in need that Thanks to Captain Keith Sanford certainly need their assistance in the all screaming and yelling questions early morning. I also thank Captain and his staff of Sgt. Steve Quon, Officer ensuing mad scram for the prized ball at the fan and jamming cameras and Jim Dudley, Lt. Bob Moser, and Sgt. Michaelangelo Apodaca, Officer Sauna and a piece of baseball history. About microphones into the faces of the Linda Wittcop for their response and Tuvera and Officer Tim Quan. Special 75-100 fans that were also on their cops. One overzealous reporter kept leadership in this incident. I was with thanks to Mr. Kenneth Varner and Mr. way to the prized ball soon joined smacking Ana Morales in the wrist Bob and Linda as the monumental task Mark Fontana of V. Fontana Company the Sarge and officers. As soon as the with his equipment. The officers were of the notification of the incident was for their overwhelming generosity and responding blue-suits arrived in right joined by Inspector Mike Morley who delivered to Mr. Gustafson and they kindness. Sincere thanks as well to center, they were met by hundreds of is assigned to Major League Baseball did an outstanding job under incred- Mayor Gavin Newsom and District 4 screaming fans all of who seemed to Security as a Resident Security Agent, ibly difficult circumstances. I would Supervisor Ed Jew for their time and be making their way into the epicenter Deputy Nelson Martinez of the San also like to thank Sgt. Mary Dunnigan considerations. of the section where the ball landed. Francisco Sheriff's Dept. also a R.S.A. for her continued leadership and guid- A very special "Thank you" to Dis- It was a surreal moment as the offi- and Captain Al Casciato, Command- ance for the GIRT members. patch Supervisor Ted Deressenge and cers who now included Craig Leung ing Officer of Northern Station and Dispatcher Stephanie Chacon who and Rico Castillo of Southern Station Primary Resident Security Agent for Birco Dedication... delivered the "All Broadcast" trans- began fighting their way through the the San Francisco Giants. In the early morning hours of July missions regarding the Birco incident crowd and peeling body after body as It was during this time that the 26, 2007 family and friends of Nick and the following moments of silence they desperately sought out the new officers learned that the lucky fan Birco gathered at Cambridge and after the dispatches. Thank you both owner of the ball. was Matt Murphy from Queens, New Felton Streets to remember our fallen for doing such a heartfelt yet very While the officers worked like hell York. Ana said that Murphy kept say- brother who was killed by a fleeing professional job in this matter. You are to get to the ball some knuckleheaded ing to the cops, "You saved my life, felon one year before. Many family both very fine examples of just how jerk in an orange jersey decided to you saved my life". For all his efforts, and friends of the Birco Family, along wonderful our dispatchers are. dive bomb into the crowd and then Matt received relatively minor injuries with a throng of uniformed officers Thanks as well to Janice Madsen, delve his way towards the holder of with a bloodied nose/lip and bruises who came to honor Nick, attended Operations Manager for the Depart- the ball. This idiotic act was captured on the legs from being kicked. The of- the ceremony. Among the uniformed ment of Emergency Management, for on TV. Anyway, Ana Morales finally ficers and Murphy then went into the personnel was Night Supervising her continued outstanding liaison gets to the holder of the ball and bowels of the stadium where Inspector Captain, Al Casciato who was one of work between the men and women in Ana sees the fan is a man in a Mets Dino Marcic of the Auto Detail and the first units to arrive at the scene the street, the POA, and the dispatch- jersey who is curled up underneath a of Major League Baseball Security, that fateful night. The ceremony was ers who serve us so well. Janice has bleacher bench with the ball slightly Kevin Hallinan (Ret. NYPD) of Major solemn, honorable and dignified. Mr. been working with the department for extended from his body. Ana imme- League Baseball and Captain Casciato Birco addressed the attendees with over twenty years and has served in a diately ordered the fan to clutch the oversaw Dino authenticating the ball some very moving thoughts of loving variety of positions. Janice is absolute- ball closer to his body. As soon as the with Matt Murphy eagerly looking on. memories of his son. Mr. Birco did not ly "old school" and doesn't know the aforementioned officers arrived to The officers there said it was quite a hesitate to say how much the Birco meaning of "It can't be done." Janice Ana and the fan, they surrounded the deal seeing a part of baseball history Family misses Nick each and every and her cohorts always find a way to man and began moving him from the taking place in front of their eyes. day and how much pain they still feel. get it done... Keep up the great work bleachers towards the aisle where they By all of the officers' accounts, Matt Mr. Birco made a point to thank the guy's and gals.. .we depend on you. would begin their descent down the Murphy was very gracious and very department and its members for the stairs and towards the concourse area grateful for the outstanding efforts as outpouring of love and support the Barry hits #756... where they would escort the fan and put forth by the officers and the SFPD. family has received in the past year With another swing of his bat the ball to safety. Matt let the officers hold the ball and and continues today. A second memo- propelling him into baseball history, The officers carefully but quickly take pictures. rial event took place at Bayview Station Barry Bonds set into motion a series began walking the fan down the Say what you want about Barry and later that evening. of events not soon to be forgotten by stairs, which was no cakewalk by any the homerun record. Barry has both My thanks to Captain Pardini, Sgt. parties involved. As #756 sailed off means. People yelling and screaming, his fans and detractors but one fact Rich Pate, Sgt. Chris Martinez, Sgt. Barry's bat towards right centerfield, all the while grabbing at the cops and remains, he is now the homerun king Sherman Lee and Officers Ajay Singh, Officers Ana Morales (F.O.B.), Rich the fan with the ball. It was a sight to and his numbers say so. September 2007 POA Journal Page 7 Congratulations to all the cops in- a very difficult learning experience for volved as well as to Lt. Greg McEach- us all. We have been reminded that em, Sgt. Bill Roualdes and Sgt. Gene our chosen profession does not allow Galeano for all their leadership dur- a lot of room for mistakes. In many ing not only the homerun chase but jobs or professions, a mistake can be throughout the season. remedied by the stroke of an eraser and The officers who are either assigned the correct letter or number replaced. or detailed to the Giants games do an WE AS COPS DO NOT HAVE THAT outstanding job taking care of over a LUXURY! million fans a year with little or no There are certain situations or cir- incident when you start crunching the cumstances where we as cops do not numbers. Just this year alone with the have control of our fate. Isaac and Nick All-Star Game and the Barry chase to The "Rapid Transit" team, winners of the Espinoza Softball Tournament. are just two of these examples. Let us history was quite a chore but our men please be mindful of what we are get- and women were much, much more Al Graf... Please remember Al in your thoughts ting ourselves into and the possible than just being up for the task. With the recent passing of our dear and prayers and thanks to all those ramifications of our actions. We must friend Al Graf, the police department who looked after Al and spent time be aware of how the actions we take Espinoza Softball Tourney... lost one of its best friends and sup- with him near the end. We'll miss you can affect us and those around us, The fourth annual Isaac Espinoza porters. For years, Al owned "Al Graf Al.. .you were always one of the best... a including our friends and loved ones. Softball Tournament was held over Bail Bonds" located directly across real mensch. This is a lesson not just for rookies or the weekend of August 17th-18th and the street from the Hall of Justice. A The Police Officers' Association probationary officers, but for us all in 19th at Balboa Park in San Francisco. very proud member of "The Greatest sends its deepest and sincerest condo- just how precious and tenuous life can The tournament was a great success Generation" Al Graf was a proud man lences to members and friends of the be all at the same time. thanks to the organizers and direc- and a proud American serving in our Graf Family. We will always remember All this being said, I was very im- tors of the event who included SFPD our friend Al with great fondness. pressed with the members of the 212th great country's armed forces during S.F.P.D. Academy Class with how Officers Marc "Marky Mark" Marquez World War II. Al was always involved quickly they were able to work with the and Rick Yick from Southern Station, in civic activities and was a tremen- My Gratitude... Adam Choy and Kevin Worrell from My very special thanks to Police Gustafson family and the department dous baseball fan. Al was a fixture at to organize and carry out the difficult the "Big Apple", Central Station, Glen Giants games up until the time of his Chaplain Father Michael Healy who "Soft hands" Ortega from Mission presided over the memorial services and sometimes unbearable task of at- demise. Al was a member of the San tending to their classmate's passing. Solos and Nicole Bernal from Bayview Francisco Old Timers Baseball Club as for our dearly departed brother, James Station. Gustafson Jr. on Monday, August 20, Tremendous leadership was displayed well as a very popular member of the and carried out by class president, Eight teams participated in the tour- SFPOA Veterans. (Al received a San 2007 at Duggan's Serra Mortuary. ney including "SFPD Black"; "SFPD Father Healy spoke quite eloquently Officer Steve Wood, and classmate Francisco Auxiliary Police Star just Officer Elizabeth "Lily" Prillinger. I Blue;" "Taraval Station" and "Bayview after the Second World War). and brought tremendous comfort to Station." the family, friends and colleagues of had the distinct privilege of working Al was always there for any cop in with both Steve and Lily on this effort "Rapid Transit" stormed through need and was extremely generous... James. 212th academy president Steve the tournament undefeated and Wood shared thoughts and perspec- and was taken by their selflessness and sometimes to a fault. dedication to the memory of their handled a very good team from "LO- Al's sister Marilyn was married to tives as did Carlos Manfredi of Mission CAL 6." The tournament teams also Station who was one of James' Field classmate. In this tragic accident, Steve San Francisco Police Officer Barry R. and Lily represented everything good included "McGovern" and "Sierra Rosekind who was killed in the line of Training Officers. Lumber." Lt. Dominic Celaya spoke warmly of about our department and its officers, duty in 1958 in a terrible motorcycle especially from our newest members. The tournament was well attended accident. Barry had gone to Al seeking his memories of James as a new recruit by many and as always. It was great at Mission Station trying to find his With officers such as Lily and Steve in his help to getting on the motors. Al our future, our department has a lot to see members of the Espinoza fam- tried to discourage Barry, as he and his way in this new world of police work, ily on hand to check out the action and Sgt. Bob Guillermo represent- to look forward to and be proud of... wife had not been married long and good work, guys! and cheer the players on. Boy... hasn't they had just had their first child. Al ing the Academy Tac Staff shared his 'Bella grown so much in the past four thoughts. My thanks to Mr. Charles Galiman, confided in me a few months ago that Chief Investigator for the Office of years? he always regretted not talking Barry James' father, James Sr. also ad- This year's tournament was a tre- dressed the congregation with some Citizen Complaints for his personal out of his wish. Marilyn Rosekind is phone call to the POA extending his mendous success because of the work, still very active with the SFPD as she very warm and personal reflections dedication and generous donations on of his son. My heart and the heart of condolences to the Gustafson fam- works with Sgt. Mary Dunnigan of ily and to the members of the SFPD behalf of the below listed sponsors. On the Behavioral Science Unit for the everyone attending the service went behalf of the players, the organizers, out to James Sr. I can only imagine and SFPOA. I also thank Charles for BALEAF (Bay Area Law Enforcement suspending 0CC interviews for our the Espinoza family and all who at- the pain and grief he and his family Assistance Fund) program. members on Monday, August 20, 2007 tended the tournament, we deeply ap- I know many veteran members of must be dealing with. Mr. Gustafson remarked how this event went against in order for our members to attend the preciate your kindness, generosity and this department knew Al or at least memorial services for James Gustafson consideration for the tournament. knew of him. Al was one of a kind, the "natural order" of things, as a fa- ther is not often daunted with the task Jr. who would have ordinarily sched- and certainly one of the "all time uled for an interview that date. greats." Al represented everything of burying his child. good about the human condition and There can be no question that this Espinoza Softball the hard work that breeds success. was indeed a tragic accident and sadly, Tournament Sponsors e ask our readers to please Address of Kevin Martin at the Bryan Tuvera Dedication Wpatronize the following Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor EdJew, Chief Fong, members SOIISOS and recognize the fol- of the Command Staff, Captain Sanford, Salina, Sandy, Tracee, lowing organizations and noted Lindsay and Sandy, special honored guests and friends, members individuals for all their wonder- of Taraval Station and all members of the San Francisco Police ful efforts for this tournament: Department; •Ms. Grace Louie, Manager We take this moment to honor and celebrate the life and times of the Safeway at Diamond of our brother, Bryan Tuvera. Although an occasion such as this . Heights who donated chips, will bring a certain sadness, please know and be assured that we gather today not so much to mourn Bryan's death but to memo- snacks and drinks; rialize the exemplary life he lived. • Mr. Justin Monfredini of To follow his father Benny's path into a career of law enforce- Pacific Agri-Products, Inc. ment, to be the dedicated and faithful son to his mother Sandy, who donated 90 pounds of to be the friend and confidant to his dear sister Tracee, to be the 14. . • . . chicken; loving and faithful husband to his true love Salina, to be a San ED, . Francisco Police Officer in the finest tradition and of the highest i • Mr. Nelson Martinez of the order, and to be a servant to the almighty, to be a soldier and National Latino Peace Of- warrior in the army of Saint Michael against all evil. . .to be a ficers Association; child of God. • Captain Al Casciato and Let our thoughts and memories of Bryan live in our hearts, in our spirits, in our dreams and inspirations. Let Sgt. Maria Oropeza from this memorial plaque along with our memory of Bryan bring a wistful smile to our faces and souls, reminding us of once was and so much of what could have become. SFPIYs LPOA It would be foolish to think that for even a fleeting moment that the perverse actions of one sick minded • Ms. Staci White and Mr. individual could ever erase the memories Bryan bestowed upon us. While we dedicate the Taraval Station Com- John Cosmos of San Fran- munity Room in Bryan's name and memory, let us be mindful that it is incumbent upon all of us to carry out

cisco Park and Recreation Bryan '5 life and legacy. May God bless and protect us and all those whom we love and hold dear to our hearts. May the good lord look • Mr. Greg Sanchez of Cresco favorably upon us this and all days. Thank you. Rentals. Page 8 POA Journal September 2007 Join SAFE at our Annual Police Jobs continued from page 1 Because of the intense experience, Gala Event & Fundraiser: Davis said it's common for rookies to One City, Many SAFE event will recog- affect how long they stick around, work in East Palo Alto for a few years Neighborhoods! nize and honor Ij lI Davis said. After officer Richard May and move on. Training a replacement Honoring Neighborhood Watch active and lead- was shot to death by an alleged gang costs about $100,000. and Business Watch groups that ing Neighborhood member in January 2006, about six Another major challenge is the hir- make our City safer! Watch and Busi- officers left the department in as many ing process, said Stresak of the Cali- ness Watch Groups months, Davis said. fornia Commission on Police Officer SAFE (Safety Awareness for Every- that have worked I Davis said he has hired nine officers Standards and Training. one) greatly appreciates our partner- tirelessly to orga- in the past two years, but had to let To find 100 qualified officers, for ship with the San Francisco Police nize their commu- four go after they failed the depart- example, an agency might need to Department! With your assistance, nities, learn about ment's in-house training. Two are still screen 1,500 candidates, he said. And SAFE has been able to form and facili- crime prevention, in training and three are in the field. after that, it's normal to lose about 20 tate over 60 Neighborhood Watch and enhance relation- The department has eight vacancies during training, he added. Business Watch groups each year. As ships with the police department, and and three officers on paid administra- "You come out with about 80 in- a result, residents and merchants are ultimately to make their neighbor- tive leave. dividuals who begin the journey as more like to observe and report suspi- hoods safer. Please join us on October The department has a budget for peace officers," Stresak said. cious and criminal activities to the 11th at the Green Room at the San 43 sworn officers, nine of whom are police, and more likely to be the eyes Francisco War Memorial & Performing supervisors. and ears of the community. Watch Arts Center. Celebrate with a Recep- groups are also better educated on tion at 6:00 p.m., followed by Dinner, crime prevention and how to make Success Film, and Raffle/Silent Auc- San Francisco their neighborhoods safer. Thank you tion! Thank you to our Sponsors: AAA to everyone in the Department that of Northern California, North Point has attended Neighborhood and Busi- Investors, Corporate Security Service i1 1 I [ tA'AS1 i* 1 'I' ness Watch group meetings! Inc., Allied Barton Security Services, Perfect Timing! SAFE will be cel- Sonitrol, PG&E, Taste Catering, and ebrating October's National Crime RedBricks Media. For more informa- Prevention Month, and the successful tion, sponsorships or donations, con- partnerships of Neighborhood and tact Cindy Brandon at (415) 553-1981 Business Watch groups, on Thursday, or [email protected] . You can also visit October 11, 2007, 6:00 p.m., at our our website for further details, www. annual fundraising event: One City, sfsafe.org. Many SAFE Neighborhoods. This

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September 2007 POA Journal Page 9 Giving Back To The Community, August Blood Drive Another Success

By Mark Hawthorne blood are used each day in the United States; Let me begin by saying THANK Every three seconds, someone needs YOU on behalf of the San Francisco Po- blood; r lice Department, Blood Centers of the Of those people eligible to give Pacific, and the many people in need blood, less than 4% actually do;[We of blood for your generous donations in the Police Department are trying at the August Blood drive held 8.1.07. to increase that percentage] It is only through your selfless act of Our region (the West) faces chronic giving to the community is an event shortages. like this possible. Hundreds of people What is your Blood Type? Is it spe- will now have the oRegpportunity at cial? - The Blood Types are: A, B, AB, the "Gift of Life." As with all Blood & 0, with either a positive or negative 0 drives, the event was an example of factor. mutual cooperation between the com- munity organizations and the Police department. The event, which as we now know is a mixture of business and social in- teraction, is an example of something that goes on every day, providing Regular blood donor Leroy Lindo, left, something for which there is no substi- with new Blood Drive chair, Troy Peele. tute. We on the Blood Committee like to make the event much more mean- ingful than simply coming in donat- ing blood, then leaving. We believe that fellowship and interaction with members of the department promotes camaraderie and professionalism. We also believe that providing a good meal in exchange for a pint of blood is a good thing as well. The August blood drive was no exception. Those who were in atten- dance were treated to barbeque in the Troy Peele checks in with John Evans. form of burgers, hot dogs, chicken as Universal red blood cell donors are well as salads and an assortment of 0 negative. Universal plasma donors Captain Tony Fotinos, right, and Cap- refreshments. (Chief cook was the new are type AB. tain James Dudley, below, are two more Chair of the Committee, Troy Peele) As Out of 100 Donors:39% are 0 posi- regular blood donors. a matter of fact, many of the members tive - 34% are A positive - 8.5% are B commented on the quality of the meal positive - 3.5% are AB positive 7% are provided. 0 negative - 6% are A negative - 1.5% We encourage anyone and everyone are B negative - .5% are AB negative to partake in the event that is offered Once again, thank you so much for four times a year. It's a social event your generosity. And working with like no other. As a reminder of just the new chair of the committee, Troy how meaningful a simple donation is, Peele, I'm sure you will agree, the below are some facts about blood that Blood Drives can only get better. We should be of interest. look forward to seeing you at the next 4.5 million Americans need lifesav- drive occurring October 3, 2007, same ing blood transfusions each year; time, same place. (Old SFPOA Bldg. 510 Approximately 32,000 pints of 7th St - hours 0800 - 2000 hrs)

Cybelle's Pizza Honoring Bryan Tuvera By Jason Cherniss Richmond Station

Please join us on September 20th 2007 to say thanks to Cybelle's Pizza for continuing to honor the memo- ry of Officer Bryan Tuvera. Cybelle's is coming out with a AW new menu in Au- gust that will feature "Bryan Tuvera's True Blue Burger." It's the '. EXQUISITE ELEGANCE burger Bryan always Welcome Home to this elegant four bedroom two bath single-story home ordered during 7M. located on a quiet court with a beautiful pool, spa and gardens! Exquisitely main- Cybelle's owner, tained & upgraded by the original owner, you'll enjoy the many amenities and fea- Timmy Yan, will tures of this home and neighborhood for many years to come. Excellent schools, permanently hang a close to shopping, medical & dental offices, parks and trails ... this home has it all! picture of Bryan in OFFERED AT $864,900 the restaurant. Due Officer Eddie Dare chats with Timmy Yan, owner For more information, & all your real estate needs, call:: to the generosity of of Cybelle's Pizza. DEBORAH & AftMAND GOftDON the SFPOA, Cybelle's will serve pizza from 5-7 to all SFPD members and their families. ' Realtors Looking forward to seeing you at Cybelle's Pizza, 1385 9th Avenue, 925.998.1919 925.395.6810 on Thursday, September 20th. [email protected] [email protected] Page 10 POA Journal September 2007 A Little Perspective Please By Gerry Schmidt 2001 - San Francisco becomes a Louise Renne resigns. and an explosion of gang violence. sanctuary for medical marijuana. • 2007 - Understaffed investigative With nearly 16,000 people per Introduction 2002 thru 2005 - Net gain of only details suffer tremendous backlogs square mile, San Francisco is the sec- The purpose of this article is to 29 new officers vs. retirees. • 2007 - An estimated 160 patrol ond most densely populated city in provide some perspective and make a 2003 - SFPD shocked with doomed officers reassigned to mandatory American. The greater San Jose-San distinction between the exceptional Fajita- Gate endictments. foot beats and fixed post positions Francisco-Oakland area has a com- performance of individual San Fran- thereby limiting their ability to: bined population of over 7 million cisco Police officers versus the depart- These actions all contributed to the • respond to "in progress" calls for (the fifth largest in the United States) ment as a whole and the environment creation and fostering of a "criminal service with San Francisco as its traditional in which they work. friendly" environment when coupled • provide back up to fellow officers focal point. In 1994 a charter amendment was with a destabilized and seriously un- in need For several years, development approved to ensure that the number derstaffed workforce; a situation which • engage in preventative patrol throughout the downtown region and of sworn officers in the San Francisco continues to this day. activities South of Market area has exploded and Police Department (SFPD) would never In 2003, partly due to the failed While some of these points don't is showing no signs of slowing down. drop below 1,971 officers. However, "Fajita-Gate" indictments of the en- fall under the direct control or super- Along with policing Treasure Island, since that time a series of unforeseen tire command staff, voters amended vision of the Police Commission, two a post-911 SF0 and a new downtown events and calculated legislative ac- the Charter by adopting Proposition recent critical reports clearly do. One ball park, the patrol responsibilities of tions have significantly impacted not H which increased the number of was an audit generated by the CCSF the SFPD have grown significantly. only the actual number of officers Police Commissioners from five to Office of the Controller pertaining to In addition, during the last five available to perform both patrol and seven. Under the new provisions, the management of the Office of Citizen years, the number of calls for service investigative duties, but the discre- Mayor nominates four members and Complaints (0CC) and the other a from the public increased from less tion with which they perform them a committee of the Board of Supervi- study produced by Gartner, Inc.; an than 1.1 million in 2003 to over a as well. sors nominates three. Each member independent consulting firm, pertain- projected 1.2 million in 2007. Much has been said recently in the must be confirmed by a majority of ing to the inferior state of the depart- The net result of these increased media, Board of Supervisor Cham- the Board of Supervisors. ment's law enforcement technology responsibilities is a comparative drop bers, sub-committee meetings and The primary responsibilities of the and infrastructure. in the number of sworn officers avail- community meetings in an effort to Police Commission are to set policy for able for patrol and investigative duties. understand and improve upon the the police department and to provide Background Five years ago there were an estimated performance of the San Francisco Po- oversight for the Office of Civilian Twenty-five years ago, a successful 2,050 officers available to police the lice Commission and SFPD. However, Complaints (0CC). charter amendment (which was unop- streets of San Francisco. Today - in in order to fully understand today's After the passage of Proposition posed by the San Francisco Police Of- spite of an increase in hiring, that current working environment, it must H, events continued to unfold; some ficers' Association [POA]) created the number is down to approximately be viewed from a broader historical tragic and some controversial, which 0CC in an effort to improve relations 2,015 - barely above the 1994 mini- perspective. have had an ongoing and destabilizing and instill more confidence in the mum mandate. Examples of actions which have effect on the department: integrity of internal investigations in- Even the recent increase in hiring had a direct impact on an experienced • 2004 - Officer Isaac Espinoza is volving police officers. After extensive creates an additional manpower drain individual officer's ability to perform killed in the line of duty. research, the recent audit conducted on the patrol force. When qualified efficiently include: • 2005 - Police Commissioner Gayle by the City's Controller concluded and highly motivated Field Training Orr-Smith resigns. that; among other things, "0CC Man- Officers (FTO's) and sergeants volun- • 1995 - DA Terrance Hallinan de- • 2005 - Police Commissioner Peter agement (still) does not meet standard teer, the additional time and energy it clares drug offenses a low priority. Keane resigns. expectations for performance and takes for them to guide new recruits • 1996 - Voters pass Proposition 215 • 2006 - Officer Nick Tomasito Birco management accountability." through the increasingly complex legalizing medical marijuana. is killed in the line of duty. The short and long-term effects of policies and procedures of modern • 1997— SFPD responsibilities expand • 2006— Officer Bryan Tuvera is killed incompetent, delayed or prolonged policing shifts an enormous (yet sta- in merger w/SF Airport Police. in the line of duty. investigations of citizen complaints tistically transparent) burden on the • 1997 - Patrol duties increased due to • 2006 - Police Commissioner David against police officers cut both ways. remainder of a depleted patrol force. new Treasure Island housing. Campos and Joe Veronese become In addition to reducing "transparency" • 1999 - Re-elected DA Hallinan reit- candidates for elected office. in the process, they undermine trust Change is Needed erates his policy on drug offenses • 2006— Police Commission President between the police and community, As stated earlier, much has been thereby denying justice to all - citizens said in the media, Board of Supervisor and police alike. Chambers, sub-committee meetings When Gartner, Inc., an outside con- and community meetings about the sulting firm, presented its findings to San Francisco Police Commission and the Police Commission on the overall its management of the police depart- status of the police department's tech- ment. 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Are We Rome? Marked Man By Cullen Murphy lems. This particular point has always By William Lashner a burning feeling on his chest. Not Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi bothered me. It has become much Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi in his chest, but on it, and discov- more prevalent for us to ask, "What's ers the source of this pain is a brand The idea of comparing ancient Rome in it for me?' than it is to seek "what Reviewing books has its dangers: new tattoo with the name "Chantal with the United States of America is is best for us?" If all politics are based some readers disagree with your analy- Adair" encircled by a heart. Carl has certainly not new. If one listens closely on the local, many problems within ses and tell you exactly how wrong you no knowledge of any such person, some politician, a so-called news- our City reflect that attitude of not are while others want you to read and how the tattoo got there nor how caster, a university professor or your seeking what is best for the whole City review their favorite authors. When he got home. The author obviously neighborhood hair cutter makes the as opposed to snarling up legislation the latter situation occurs there is an wants you to know just how flawed comparison. The propensity of such with petty, spoiled-child language outside chance that what you find will his hero is right out of the starting expressions seems to indicate that, and rants. be worth your while. Such is the escap- gate. Carl makes some attempts to find perhaps, there may be some weight to ist legal thriller. Giving credit where out what happened to him but runs the idea. What makes Cullen Murphy's it's due I must thank retired Lieuten- into a family problem, (his father is version of that analysis different is Outsourcing govern- ant Kevin Conroy for passing along pressuring him to take on a case) his there is just enough erudite scholar- ment responsibilities this excellent read, and should you business partner and he are in need of ship to give heft to his observations enjoy this fun and action-filled book a lot more money than they take in, and conclusions while simultaneously might be effective and the thanks goes to Kevin, a man who and a case of an old crook on the run not being ostentatious. The book is, writes a fine article himself and recog- who wants to come back safely to say at only 267 pages, concise. He writes even necessary, but nizes what's good when he sees it. good-bye to his dying mother. The old as beautifully as one would expect of There was a time when the title thief is offering the return of a stolen a person who was the managing edi- selling the public good "Philadelphia Lawyer" had greater Rembrandt that had not been recov- tor of The Atlantic Monthly for over meaning than it has today. Author ered for more than twenty years. Carl's twenty years. for private profit is William Lashner won't restore that search for the woman whose name is The book is not meant to give a title as high praise but he has man- now on his chest reveals a child went detailed accounting of the decline of asking for problems. aged to convey the idea that a lawyer missing some twenty-plus years ago. the Roman Empire but it does provide practicing law in Philadelphia had Somehow, Lashner finds a way to con- On the international level the war nect all of these wildly divergent paths someone who has little knowledge in Iraq is a great example of the num- better be of strong mental and physi- about that era with a good thumbnail cal stuff. Lashner's protagonist, Victor into a resolution. A most interesting ber of private security outfits working character is thrown in to keep things sketch of leaders and events. What outside the same laws of engagement Carl, just barely manages the physical Murphy does is delve into attitudes and sort of gets by with the mental even more interesting and humorous, required of our national armed ser- a shady, possibly violent, art dealer and moods of that era and compares vice members. Murphy compares but it is his moral battle with himself them with the U.S. in a manner that that makes the reader want to forge name Lavender Hill, who apparently this outsourcing to the large number sprays the scent of Lavender on his seems accurate. He focuses on six of so-called barbarians who became ahead. The book jacket states that, "it specific areas of "direct parallels," and takes a flawed investigator to solve a clothing and business cards, leaving a part of Rome's army. He finds that trail of himself where ever he goes. comes away with the conclusion that outsourcing has been, and is, a terrible perfect crime," letting the reader know in comparing the two juggernauts two things about what lies inside that Lashner has created a very humor- temptation for corruption. As Roman ous, intelligent and compelling story the comparisons are, "In a thousand emperors have shown us, placing the cover: a crime that seemed so perfect specific ways, the answer is obviously it lay quiet for years and, Victor Carl, starring a lead character possessing public good should always be our those same qualities but who is con- no. In a handful of important ways, governments' first consideration, and the protagonist of the book, is flawed the answer is certainly yes" (p. 197). exactly like we like our escapist-thriller stantly on the verge of being a bit when it is not, the nation suffers. bent. If you find this book and other What is worrisome is the existence of As any good student of history literature lawyers to be. symptoms of solipsism-- an exagger- Carl awakens one morning with of Lashner's works entertaining, thank would, Murphy reminds us of just Kevin Conroy. I did. ated self-identity, the isolating effects how long Rome's influence lasted. He hangover deluxe, his suit torn up and of exceptionalism, ignorance of others, is unwilling to concede that Rome the presumptions of privilege, and actually "fell." For centuries following sheer arrogance. Militarism character- Rome's most powerful years, and fol- izes both societies. But Murphy keeps lowing what some historians declare [iee initial Consultation for SFPOA/SFPD Family & Friends reminding the reader that Rome's the years of their fall, their influence Specializing the areas of: power was centuries ago. Slavery made was still found in the world. Indeed, Criminal Defense a, Personal Injury e Civil Litigation many of their grandiose endeavors our own founding fathers had the FRANK PASSAGUA, ATTORNEY AT LAW possible and the culture of Rome was Roman Republic (not the Empire, cer- exceedingly different that ours. Try- tainly) as their ideal when attempting 27 years experience ing to predict our future based upon a to forge the United States into an inde- 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 600 Tel: 650-991-2001 Fax: 650-991-2010 government from more than a sixteen Daly City, California 94014 pendent and democratic country. But E-mail: [email protected] hundred years ago is difficult, and what is also true and very important in many cases impossible. Murphy Former San Francisco Police Officer is just how few years America has been Former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney (1979-1997) does make some great observations, considered a world power, and even I however, about modern day problems fewer as the most powerful nation on reflecting similar situations of the Ro- earth. Two hundred years amounts man era: problems with borders and to pretty much a short blip on the boundaries, seeking advice on how big radar screen of history. It would to govern far away territories while at be wonderful to see what becomes the same time only consulting a small of this country in the next thousand inner circle or privatizing government years. Murphy holds out hope and en- functions. courages we and our leaders to follow Outsourcing government respon- the ideals expressed by our founding sibilities might be effective and even fathers, many of which are found in necessary, but selling the public good the ancient Roman texts. for private profit is asking for pro

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Part Three.s Troubled Times By Kevin Mullen, retired in nineteenth century San Francisco. Homicide rates are generally consid- Author's note: This is the next in ered a good general index of criminal a series of articles which recount the violence in a community, particularly story of San Francisco's fabled Chinatown for earlier times when data about other Squad. types of crimes was not preserved. The Chinese homicide rate At 4 a.m. on the morn- in San Francisco in ing of Saturday, February the 1870s was 37.6 per 19, 1876 Officer Edward 100,000 population, "Ned" Byram was walk- more than 14 times ing his beat on Jackson the current rate and Street (from Montgom- even four times that ery Street to Stockton). of Chinese rate during There he came upon a the 1970s of recent Chinese man named memory when young Ah Soo walking down Chinatown gangsters the south side of Jackson were doing their best from Dupont (Grant) to exterminate each carrying a large bundle another. in each hand. On in- Several forces came vestigation it turned together to assure that out that the bundles the 1870s would be a contained tea lead used Officer Ned Bryam turbulent decade in in lining tea chests. Sus- police/Chinese af- pecting that the lead was fairs. In 1868, the stolen, Byram arrested the man and United States entered into the Burl- started for the City Hall police station ingame treaty with China which in re- with his prisoner in tow. They had just turn for traded concessions permitted crossed Washington Alley (Wentworth unlimited immigration to the United Hoodlums harassing Chinese man Place), according to Byram's report, States. San Francisco's Chinese popu- when the man "dropped the sack of lation almost doubled from 12,000 were many Triad gangsters, refugees of "although it oftentimes happens that lead and dealt me a heavy blow on to 21,000 between 1870 and 1880. At the Taiping Rebellion in which they they conflict seriously with the regu- the left side of my face, knocking me the same time, thousands of Chinese had taken an active role against the lar officers on their beats who evince backwards and I fell out into the gut- laborers, hired in the 1860s to build Manchu regime. At the conflict's end, too great activity in the suppression ter, nearly senseless." Byram didn't the transcontinental railroad, were they fled fearing the wrath of their of Chinese prostitution, gambling, realize it at the time but he had been turned loose on the economy. Many victorious enemies. Many of them and other vices practiced therein. badly cut by the suspect's knife. made their way to the already glutted came to San Francisco and California The controversy, owing to the great Byram quickly got to his feet and labor market in San Francisco where where they killed each other in great influence of the specials, invariably started after the man who had dropped they competed for employment with numbers in sorting out criminal turf terminates in the utter discomfiture his plunder and run through Washing- out-of-work white men. By 1870 one boundaries with already present tong of the regular officer, who is forthwith ton Alley towards Washington Street. out of four factory workers in San gangsters. either transferred to a different portion "I fell again just as I started," the of- Francisco was Chinese. The police were not up to the task of the city or removed from the force ficer reported, "against an iron railing, The Chinese "keep wages high of policing the volatile situation. Mid- on some trivial pretext." but got up again and kept on, I got enough to secure the most money," nineteenth century urban Americans, In 1876 the California State Senate my whistle out and blew it in hopes reported the Pacific Tourist magazine remembering the time just a few de- convened a subcommittee in San that Harry Gardineir on Washington at the time, "and low enough to cades earlier when they had effectively Francisco on "Chinese Immigration: might hear it and intercept him." sicken the Irishman that competes gotten by with out municipal police its Social, Moral, and Political Effect.". Byram chased his man across Wash- departments, were reluctant to tax Some of the testimony taken at the ington and into Brenham Place where themselves to hire police officers. As a meetings highlighted the problem he caught up with him. "I overtook result San Francisco was badly under- with the special police in Chinatown. him and hit him hard as I could on policed, at least by today's standards. Much testimony was taken from the side of his head, with my club, he In 1875 San Francisco had one officer Special officer George Duffield who fell like an ox, I went at him with my for 1300 residents, compared to one characterized the Chinese as almost club, breaking it into[sic] after three for 400 today. Ned Byram, as we have universally criminal. When asked or four blows, but I still kept clubbing seen, was pretty much on his own about allegations of corruption, he him with the piece left in my hand when he ran into difficulty on Jackson stated that the men making the al- until my strength was completely Street that night in 1876. legations were some of the criminals exhausted, he lay still and I thought I As an accommodation to this he was talking about. finished him." understaffing, special police officers Won Ben, a Chinese interpreter for It was only then that Byram noticed were appointed to take up the slack. the Police Court, cast things in a differ- that he had been cut, and cut badly. The way the system worked was that ent light. He testified that a year earlier "The whole side of my cheek was hang- the Police Commission would appoint he had tried with two boys to get the ing down, besides another cut almost a man as a special officer to patrol a regular police to break up gambling on top of my head above my left ear... specified beat. The special was paid and prostitution in Chinatown. "We The cut in my head was an inch long by the business owners on the beat tried to have the policemen arrest the upwards and backward from above my while remaining nominally under the keepers but Charley Duffield kicked ear. The other a very serious one, was supervision of the Chief of Police. On the boy in the head and told him to from the corner of my left eye to my its face, it was a win-win situation. The go away." When asked by a committee ear, then down to my neck close to Ah Soo, burglar city got the benefit of the supplemen- member how many houses of pros- my jugular vein, back of my jaw bone tary police service and the business titution and gambling houses there close to my ear. Veins and muscles with them." This at a time when the owners paid for it directly. were in Chinatown, Wong Ben said were severed between my ear and eye, nation was headed into a severe eco- But there was an inherent con- that a year earlier he had counted 82 cut clean to the bone." nomic depression. It was the perfect tradiction in the practice. Though gambling houses in the city but at that Nonetheless, the officer returned to prescription for trouble. As economic supposedly subject to department point "Duffield said if we didn't stop the scene at Jackson Street to retrieve conditions worsened even as more and discipline, many of the officers' chief he would break our heads." his hat and the evidence before walk- more Chinese arrived to take the low accounts - particularly in Chinatown In 1877, the various components ing down to the receiving hospital for paying jobs, groups of young out-of- - were the vice operators in which of the "Chinese problem"— rampant treatment. Byram was off duty for 17 work white men and boys gathered in the area abounded. Young drunk men vice, labor strife, and inadequate po- days but was back on his Jackson street hoodlum gangs whose chief occupa- looking for excitement who tended licing, metastasized into violence. At beat by the time Ah Soo was convicted tion, when they weren't beating on toward rowdiness formed the principal 7:00 pm on MondayJuly 23, 1877, sev- of attempted murder and sentenced on each other, was harassing lone Chinese clientele. As a result the special police eral thousand people gathered in the May 20 to two years in San Quentin men found on the streets. were little more than adjuncts to the sand lots to the south of the new city It was in the 1870s that crime and Against this backdrop the criminal vice operations, keeping order in the hall, (Market Street between 711, and vice condition in Chinatown grew population of Chinatown grew and lines waiting to get into the brothels. 81 ) to voice their support for striking to fever pitch. Officer Byram just vice conditions deteriorated. In the end, the institution of special eastern railroad strikers in Pittsburgh missed joining the other two police Among the more respectable new- police worked against the interest of and Baltimore whose wages had been officers killed by Chinese criminals comers who arrived in the late 1860s law enforcement. cut. In anticipation of trouble from "The Chinese specials work in anti-Chinese forces, the entire 150 1. San Francisco in this period gave the criminal lexicon the most useful word "hoodlum." Its use first appeared in San Francisco in the late 1860s. harmony with each other," reported man police department had been as- the Chronicle on August 10, 1874, sembled for duty at City Hall and the

September 2007 POA Journal Page 13 National Guard was told to assemble in its armories. The meeting, at which the main speakers called for calm and emphati- cally disavowed any anti-Chinese in- tentions, was generally peaceable, at first. At 8:00 pm, a drunken man fired into the crowd from a rooming house at 40 McAllister Street striking three of its members. He was promptly arrested but tensions were running high. About 9 p.m., just as the larger meeting was breaking up, an anti-coolie group of 50 marched up Market Street accom- panied by a band. Some of its members made inflammatory speeches to the dispersing crowd. A crowd of more than 500 headed for Chinatown where they were con- fronted by a double line of police across Dupont Street at California under the command of Captain Wil- liam Douglass. When the mob made to enter Chinatown the police charged, driving them down to Kearny. A simi- lar police line under Captain Isaiah Lees at Broadway Street prevented an- other mob from entering the Chinese quarter from the North. With most of the officers tied up on fixed details, roving bands of hoodlums began to attack isolated Workingmen assembled in front of San Francisco's City Hall 1870s Chinese wash houses away from the concentrations of officers. In some Public Safety reminiscent of Vigilante stones on them from a bluff on Rincon inadequate to keep peace in the city. cases, individual officers would be Hill. One rioter was shot dead trying to The State Legislature took the matter able to fend them off; sometimes not, times, and led by some of the leaders of the earlier group, former Police Chief cut a firehouse. A joint force of police in hand at its next session. in which instances the Chinese fled and committee men then charged the The McCoppin Act, so called in out the back. Martin Burke among them. The Committee of Public Safety hill and when police were fired upon honor of former mayor Frank McCop- would later be criticized for the ac- from the crowd they returned fire, pin who introduced the bill, ordered The entire police tions of some of its members on riot killing four and wounding 18. several major changes in the police duty but to their credit they probably In the meantime about 200 ruffians department. Most significantly, the department was on prevented much lethal violence. The took advantage of the situation and by department was trebled in size. Dis- anger of eastern workers was fueled by marching through the South of Market trict Stations were established in the duty and additional the use of military troops who fired District with a battering ram destroy- outlying districts, the better to deal on the strikers, killing them in the ing every Chinese washhouse on their with hoodlums on their own turf. The specials were sworn dozens. In San Francisco the National route. Many of the rioters, it was noted, Special Police system in Chinatown Guard was on call in their armories were from 12 to 16 years old. was abolished, and a provision was in. Gangs of hoodlums but was never put into play. It was On Thursday, the rioters had worn made for the ultimate establishment of loitered in the streets feared that the military, equipped as themselves out and with 4,000 mem- a special unit of police officers, report- they were exclusively with firearms, bers of the Pick handle brigade patrol- ing directly to the Chief of Police who South of Market. would resort to their use and kill the ling the streets, calm was restored. By would be charged with enforcing the members of the mob. Instead, the lead- the 30th, conditions had returned law and keeping the peace in China- The anger of the legitimate work- ers of the Committee of Public Safety enough to normal that the body could town: The Chinatown Squad. ingmen was defused the next day equipped their men with shortened be disbanded. when the Superintendent of the pick handles, thus earning them the But several things were evident. For Retired deputy chief Kevin J. Mullen Central Pacific hurriedly announced sobriquet "the pick handle brigade." one thing, it was clear that the trouble has written several books about the city's that the wage cut was rescinded, but There were fatalities in the riot but between white workmen and Chinese criminal justice history, most recently The tensions remained high. The entire nothing like what would have oc- was not going to go away of its own Toughest Gang in Town: Police Stories police department was on duty and ad- curred if armed troops had been sent volition. And from a strictly law en- From Old San Francisco. See www.san- ditional specials were sworn in. Gangs against the mob. forcement point of view, it was also franciscohomicide.com. For criticism or of hoodlums loitered in the streets On Wednesday the signs were even evident for once and for all that the comment contact him at (415) 883-0217 South of Market. It was clear that the more ominous. It was noted that the little force of 150 officers was totally or [email protected] trouble was not over. The police were more activist members among the equipped with riot batons twice as radical community didn't show up for long and twice as heavy as their regu- work that day. And the rumor spread lar sticks. A 30 man mounted platoon that the Pacific Mail Steamer City of was organized to be sent to the scene Tokio was to arrive with a full load of of local disorders. Chinese. The word was spread that an The militia was held in their ar- attempt would be made to prevent the mories and federal help was called steamer from landing. During the day, n celebration of Lowell's sesquicentennial, the Lowell Alumni for. Still the hoodlums assembled on members of the Pick handle Brigade IAssociation is proud to announce the publication of the definitive street corners as evening fell and a were organized into military units, history of the West's oldest public high school, spanning Lowell's and large furniture wagons were fitted large number assembled near city hail. colorful 150-year history. Chinatown was heavily patrolled and out with benches to transport police Chinese wash houses wisely refrained officers and committee men quickly to This keepsake hardcover book will offer: from opening for business that day. trouble spots. A large mounted force A complete narrative history of Lowell, from its 1856 founding as Union In the evening sporadic violence was on duty to render service at re- Grammar School to today More than 300 pages, including nearly 150 broke out north and mostly south of mote locations or act as couriers. Naval photos (many in color) ' Complete histories of many Lowell activities, market and in the Mission. Platoons and Marine forces were positioned off including music, drama, forensics, JROTC, etc. • Detailed accounts of the of mounted dragoons under Captain South Beach in the USS Pensacola to history of various Lowell sports, from football to swimming Douglass and Captain Isaiah Lees en- lend a hand if needed. To view sample pages of the book, please visit gaged groups of rioters as they attacked As dusk descended, the swearing-in www.lowellalumni.org/commem0ratiVe. washhouses. Rumors were flying and and arming of special police contin- sporadic violence persisted throughout ued. The main point of concentra- An accompanying CD-ROM will provide several special features, including: the evening. tion of the crowd was the Pacific Mail • A listing of every Lowell faculty member Complete graduation lists for It was readily apparent that the little Dock at First and Brannan streets, every class from December, 1859, through June, 2007 150 hundred man police department, but enough ruffians remained in the • Selected images from the Lowell Alumni Association archives as valiantly as they might try, was no neighborhoods to hoot police as they The $50 price includes tax, shipping and handling. went by on their way to the trouble ,NI 4 match for the widely dispersed gangs To order your copy, or if you have any questions or require spot. At 7 p.m. a fire was set at lumber of hoodlums who could strike at will additional information, please contact us at anyplace in town. On Tuesday, 200 piles on Beale street wharf a block from prominent merchants and property Pacific Mail dock to draw off forces of (415) 759-7830 or [email protected] . OBIS owners met at the Chamber of Com- order. As firefighters fought the blaze, merce and establish a Committee of a group of 1500 rioters rained down Page 14 POA Journal September 2007 What's Ahead For The Stock Market By Mike Hebel, flow. This time, as in 1998, the Fed Certified Financial Planner has tried to intervene before things get worse. But unlike his predecessor, round the globe investors are Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has taken trying to gauge whether this a gradualist approach. He cut the rate Amonth's financial market tur- the Fed charges to provide cash to the moil is a passing storm or a more-last- banking system, but he avoided tak- ing disturbance. The great mortgage ing the action Alan Greenspan took crisis of the summer of 2007 has found in 1998 - cutting the more broadly its way into every nook and cranny of influential federal funds rate, which the global financial markets, especially governs banks' prime lending rates. hacking US equities that until a month As in 1987 and 1998, one of the ago had been on a great bull market most unsettling aspects of the past run. The market had gone 1,591 days several weeks' sell-off is that stocks are without any 10% setbacks - the sec- falling fast and most investors don't ond longest streak since World War fully understand why. A big reason II. The Dow Jones Industrial Average in each case was the role of comput- topped 14,000 for one day on July 19 ers programmed by people who were and then proceeded to give up over supposed to be market geniuses. This Gity and Mike Hebel with Charlie Rose (host of the nightly TV "Charlie Rose 1,150 points (over 8%). These are in- time it was hedge funds using math- Show." Photo taken at the 2007 annual shareholders meeting of Berkshire-Hatha- deed scary times. ematical models, who's forced selling way. Of the three, only Charlie Rose obtained the coveted interview with Berkshire's contributed to huge market swings and CEO Warren Buffet. Prior Stock Market Declines massive trading volumes over the past the comparisons of 1987 and 1998. into the financial system, investors are Some commentators have argued weeks. The sight of unknown sellers In both years the market's woes were asking whether the market has turned that the current turbulence bears using computers to sell millions of severe but brief. Despite the sharp mar- the corner. The bears say No! They striking similarities to the stock mar- shares of many different stocks, while argue that the credit problems that ket crash of 1987 (over 20% loss on ket drops (more than 36% in 1987, and buying millions of shares of other started with sub-prime mortgages will October 19) and the downdraft of nearly 20% at one point in 1998), the stocks, sowed some panic among both continue to spread to the commercial 1998 (implosion of Long Term Capital institutional and retail investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished paper and other debt instruments caus- Management). In these periods the computer models of 1987 and 1998 both years with gains. It was up 2.26% Federal Reserve played a significant in 1987 and 16.1% in 1998, and the ing an economic slow down or even a failed - a now familiar pattern in recession. And the bulls say Yes! The role in calming the markets. In both 2007. Standard & Poors 500 stock index was 1987 and 1998, equities fell sharply in up both years as well. corner has been turned. They point the summer, stabilized in September, to the global economy's underlying abruptly plunged again, and didn't strength and dynamism saying that come out of their tailspins fully until The Hebel Perspective is that the economy will the equity market will snap back. October. Will this pattern recur in weather this storm and that equity markets The Hebel Perspective is that the 2007? In the previous two cases and economy will weather this storm and again this time around, market down- will recover nicely over the next several months. that equity markets will recover nicely turns turned into routs as computer- over the next several months. This is based stock-trading models blew up in not another 2000-2002 when the tech- the faces of institutional investors who The real excess in 2007 has been stock bubble burst and a bear market put them into play. in lending markets, where investors The Bulls and Bears Argue About drove down stock prices for 3 years. In 1998 the Federal Reserve (Fed) bid up mortgage-related securities the Near-Term Future Stocks are not currently overvalued: intervened three times; in 1987 the and junk bonds to unheard-of-levels, Following the action of the Federal the price-to-earnings (PIE) of the S&P Fed didn't intervene until after the and where investment banks invented Reserve on Friday, August 17 cutting 500 stocks average 17 based on earn- crash, although when it did step in, novel bond-like securities. by a half percentage point its discount ings for the past twelve months. That's it succeeded in stanching the blood And there are hopeful signs using rate on loans to member banks thereby close to historical averages and far injecting a good measure of liquidity below the P/E of 29.4 that was reached in March 2000. The bull market is global with emerging markets now Number of Funds Utilized Participation by Account Size major contributors to global economic per Participant (as of 12/31/2006) activity. This is creating prosperity (as of June 30, 2007) around the world which will keep US Account Size# of Participants % of Total markets rising much longer than in # of funds...... # of participants percent Under $10,000 ...... 5,091 ...... 22.53% previous eras. Core inflation in the US One ...... 7,909 ...... 34.36% $10,000 to $24,999 ...... 3,976 ...... 17.59% remains at about 2% as productivity Two...... 3,865 ...... 16.79% $25,000 to $49,999 ...... 3,812 ...... 16.87% continues to grow at an annual rate of about 3%. Global competition should Three ...... 3,568 ...... 15.50% $50,000 to $99,999 ...... 4,475 ...... 19.80% $100,000 to $149,999.... . 2,582 ...... 11.42% continue to keep a tight lid on infla- Four ...... 2,892 ...... 12.56% $150,000 to $199,999.... . 1,257 ...... 5.56% tion because products and services are Five ...... 1,91 ...... 8.31% $200,000 to $249,999...... 605 ...... 2.68% available from many sources. I believe Six...... 1,214 ...... 5.27% $250,000 to $299,999 ...... 343 ...... 1.52% that current conditions suggest that stocks will move higher and that any Seven ...... 775 ...... 3.37% $300,000 to $349,999...... 181 ...... 0.80% $350,000 to $399,999 ...... 121 ...... 0.53% pullbacks will be short-lived and full Eight ...... 389 ...... 1.69% $400,000 to $449,999...... 60 ...... 0.27% of investment opportunity. Nine ...... 208 ...... 0.90% $450,000 to $499,999 ...... 38 ...... 0.17% Ten or more ...... 288 ...... 1.25% $500,000 to $749,000...... 49 ...... 0.22% Average number of funds = 2.96 $750,000 to $999,999 ...... 8 ...... 0.03% ING Aetna Financial $1,000,000 and Over ...... 1 ...... 0.01% Phone number: 415/364-2000 Total Number of Active Participation by Department Accounts ...... 22,599 ...... 100% George Brown, (as of 12/31/2006) Police Department account representative Community Health ...... 2,815 Participant Average Shawn Campas, Police ...... 1,931 Account Balance (as of 12/31/2006) District Manager Muni Railway ...... 1,744 Peter Belardinelli, 12/31/2000 ...... $46,404 Regional Manager Fire ...... 1,289 12/31/2001 ...... $42,479 1 Front Street, suite 1425 Human Services ...... 1,001 12/31/2002 ...... $38,269 San Francisco, CA 94111 Dept. of Public Health ...... 811 Annual contribution limit for 12/31/2003 ...... $46,699 Airport ...... 677 2007: $15,500 12/31/2004 ...... $53,011 Public Works ...... 614 Age 50 and over in 2007: 12/31/2005 ...... $58,886 additional $5,000 Sheriff...... 493 12/31/2006 ...... $66,111 Accumulated lump sum P.U.0 ...... 454 Based on consolidated data maintained and payments in last year of service Average Account Balance ...... $66,111 prepared by ING as of 1213112006 Catch up provision for 2007: $31,000

September 2007 POA Journal Page 15

City and County of San Francisco The ING Deferred 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Compensation Contract Plan Assets by Investment Option t its meeting of August 14, 2007 the Options Assets Percentage # of City's Retirement Board approved a Participants A$35,000 contract with Segal Advisors to evaluate all aspects of the current deferred SFDCP Stable Value Portfolio $546,101,635 33.74% 12,048 compensation structure. Segal is to report its SFDCP Large Cap Growth Equity Portfolio $282,086,498 17.43% 10,398 findings to the Retirement Board in December

SFDCP Mid Term Portfolio $206,435,710 12.76% 8,272 2007. Thereafter, the Board's current deferred compensation general advisor, Angelides SFDCP International Equity Portfolio $ 142,467,154 8.80% 8,210 Company, will assist the Board's staff in the

SFDCP Large Cap Core Equity - S&P 500 Index $ 100,117,528 6.19% 5,843 preparation of an RFP (request for proposal) to be issued in mid 2008 seeking competitive SFDCP Long Term Portfolio $ 63,315,086 3.91% 2,090 bids for the new City Deferred Compensation SFDCP Mid Cap Core Equity Portfolio $ 44,066,107 2.72% 2,824 contract. ING's current 5 year contract will

SFDCP Small Cap Value Equity Portfolio $ 41,707,080 2.58% 3,309 end in February 2009. With regard to the RFP, POA members have SFDCP Core Bond Portfolio $ 37,740,676 2.33% 3,207 asked for a comparison of ING Lifestyle/Asset SFDCP Large Cap Value Equity Portfolio $ 29,138,819 1.80% 2,678 Allocation offerings with the target maturity

SFDCP Mid Cap Value Equity Portfolio $ 23,978,921 1.48% 1,053 funds offered by Fidelity, T. Rowe Price and Vanguard mutual fund companies. Members SFDCP Real Estate Portfolio $ 20,950,313 1.29% 1,232 have also noted that the Retirement Board

SFDCP Small Cap Growth Equity Portfolio $ 20,589,017 1.27% 1,991 has about 50% of its US equity portfolio in indexed (passive management) vehicles; yet, SFDCP Large Cap Core Equity-Active Portfolio $ 20,009,891 1.24% 1,321 why is there only one index offering (S&P SFDCP Near Term Portfolio $ 10,684,636 0.66% 295 500) in the deferred compensation plan.

AmeriTrade-Self Directed Brokerage Account $ 10,243,990 0.63% 231 The Retirement Board will also look into an additional deferred compensation option: in- SFDCP Mid Cap Growth Equity Portfolio $ 7,204,302 0.45% 310 vesting directly into the Retirement System's SFDCP Large Cap Social Equity Portfolio $ 6,927,575 0.43% 916 portfolio via a unit trust vehicle. The System's

SFDCP Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio $ 4,751,973 0.29% 536 portfolio is well diversified and has produced stellar investment results. Total Plan Balance $1,618,516,912 100.00%

Compound Average Annual Total Returns Calendar Year YTD lyr 5yr lOyr Fees Stability of Principal Stable Value Portfolio (F) 2.56% 5.00% 4.81% 5.23% 0.94% Not part of the Separate Account Bonds Active Fixed Income Core Bond Portfolio 0.35% 5.22% 4.78% 6.52% .43% Asset Allocation Lifestyle/Asset Allocation Long Term Portfolio 8.40% 17.85 - .64% Mid Term Portfolio 6.70% 14.85 - .67% Near Term Portfolio 3.64% 9.45 - .64% Large Cap Value Large Blend Large Cap Core Equity 6.94% 20.55% 10.72% 7.17% .05% Large Value Large Cap Value Equity 5.45% 17.91% 11.16% .47% Large Cap Growth Large Blend Large Cap Core Equity 8.99% 17.02% 14.05% 10.92% .68% Large Growth Large Cap Growth Equity 8.86% 19.97 - .72% Large Cap Social Equity 4.67% 17.37% 9.60% .25% Small/Mid/Specialty Mid-Cap Blend Mid Cap Core Equity 12.39% 18.59% 18.84% .68% Mid-Cap Growth Mid Cap Growth Equity 11.55% 20.66% 18.08% 15.24 75% Mid-Cap Value Mid Cap Value Equity 15.44% 24.43% 19.73 1.20% Small Blend Small Cap Core Equity .59% 9.22 16.55 .59% Small Growth Small Cap Growth Equity 9.20% 14.16% 12.37% 13.97 .38% Small Value Small Cap Value Equity 8.04% 17.58% 17.98% 13.64% .80% Specialty - Real Estate Real Estate Portfolio -2.97% 16.93% 22.05% 15.44% .87% Global/International Foreign Stock Int. Equity Portfolio 11.57% 27.31% 18.36% 10.78% .87% Miranda Investment Warning: Past performance cannot guarantee future results.

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Tom Flippin. . - legend. He was a class act and with sent to our dad's funeral. Dad joined Dear POA - this wonderful escort he received, he the SFPD in 1950 and has been a I would like to thank you for af- Editor - went out in style. proud member of this association fording me the opportunity to take Just wanted to tell you what a I also noticed some California ever since. classes at the Academy of Art this great article you wrote on Tom Flip- Highway Patrol Officers and would We also want to thank the Solo summer. It meant a lot to me to be pin. We all lost a great guy (and like to thank them also. If you can Motorcycle unit for providing an es- able to learn more about drawing friend). Good job. do that for me or let me know who cort to Holy Cross. Their profession- and painting which have been my Respectfully, to contact .1 would appreciate any alism and expertise was appreciated passions since I was very young. Larry Frost help or information. by all of us. The classes that I took were both Thank you again so very much. We also want to thank the mem- informative and entertaining. The Fondly, bers of the Mounted Unit who silent- atmosphere in each one of my class- Al Graf.... Marilyn Rosekind ly and respectfully stood by in front es encouraged me to try new things. Niece of Al Graf Widow of San of the church, and to Capt. Dennis I had a lot of fun learning many new Dear Captain Corrales - Francisco "Solo" Officer Barry Rosekind O'leary for leading the procession techniques and improving the old I want to thank you for allow- President of BALEAF (Bay Area Law while playing the bagpipes. ones. I really appreciate being able to ing all the motorcycle officers who Enforcement Assistance Fund) You have all shown how close the take classes that let me explore my participated in the escort of Al Graf's San Francisco Police family truly is. passion. funeral procession. Please thank Dear Gary - Thanks to all of you. Thank you for making this oppor- each and everyone of them for me. It I know I speak for Al Graf (thanks Tom Horan Family tunity available to me. was appreciated by all the family. for the escort/ride-along). Sincerely, My Uncle Al was a San Francisco Gary, please extend the heartfelt Dear POA- Karen Loftus thanks of the Graf family mourners Thank you very much for the and my family to your membership beautiful flowers you sent in memo- for attending and escorting (mo- ry of my sister. We are deeply sad- Dear SFPOA - torcycle units) from Geary St. and dened by Alice's passing. Your gener- The 18th annual U.A. Local 38 Divisadero to Hills of Eternity Cem- osity and thoughtfulness during our Charity Golf Tournament was a great CABO MAGIC etery in Colma (also CHP units). time of sorrow will not be forgotten. success and your $250 for (1) hole First Class The procession guided safely and Mike and I are blessed to be a part of sponsorship donation was greatly Affordable Sportfishing professionally by these officers made this wonderful Association. We have appreciated. Yours, along with other Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. Mexico me proud; very proud. been touched by the support and generous donations, resulted in the In appreciation, friendship by the members during tournament being able to present Reservations 888-475-5337 Leo & Mary Martinez our time of grief. a check, in the amount of $17,500, Promotion Code MC07 Ret. SFFD Much thanks, to this years designated charity, Inquiries: Tom Newland, Mike Redmond & Partners Ending Domestic Abuse. CM SFPD Inspector Mike Curran Staff Services Division With our gratitude... the Redmond family They were thrilled to receive this Work 415-553-1007 Cell 707-364-4307 check and will be using it to provide Email [email protected] Dear POA- Thank you... a range of services needed to assist www.cabomagic.com We would like to thank the POA victims of domestic abuse and their for the beautiful flower arrangement Dear SFPOA - children. Okay dear family and friends, here Again, on behalf of myself, the we go again! U.A. Local 38 Charity Golf Tourna- THANK YOU. ment and Partners Against Domestic Who would have believed that Abuse, thank you for your generous Law Offices of eight years ago I could have brought donation. Without your participa- breast cancer awareness to so many tion, this would not be possible and Jones, Clifford, Johnson people. Thank you for believing with we look forward to your continual me! Once again, thanks to you, and participation in the future. & Johnson, LLP 222 others like you, I raised over $7,300 this year! This brings my Sincerely yours, eight years of fund raising to over Larry Mazzola Specializing in workers' compensation, Bus. Mgr. & Fiji. Sect y-Treas. "on-duty" and "off-duty" personal injuries and $56,000.00! United Association Of Journeymen And retirement for public safety officers. Yes, I will be back next year. Thanks again for your most gener- Apprentices Of The Plumbing And Pipe ous contribution Fitting Industry Yale l.Jones*t Love, Local Union No. 38 Barby Albright Francis V. Clifford* 45 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - Kenneth G. Johnson Serving San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area

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SARAH HARWOOD MAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY Direct: 707-769-4313 SUBJECT UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR A FINE OF UP TO $50,000 OR DOUBLE THE Business: 707-762-6611 VALUE OF THE FRAUD,WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENIAND FINE. Mobile: 707-479-5549 Fax: 707-769-4310 E-Mail: [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE September 2007 POA Journal Page 17 - -. Calling all cars, meet an officer at the Foothill Fuzz Luncheon Retirements Yes indeed, 'tis time again for the End-O-Summer he San Francisco Police Officers Asso- lunch to be held at our highway #80 haunt, aka: ciation congratulates the following POA The Monkeycat Restaurant Tmembers on his or her recent retirement (Don't ask me where he got the name) from the SFPD. These veterans will be difficult to replace, as each takes with 805 Lincoln Way them decades of experience and job knowledge. In alphabetical order by last Auburn, Calif. name, the most recently retired POA members are: (530) 888-8492 Inspector Lynne Atkinson #1096 from Vice Detail Lieutenant John Carlin #1633 from Traffic Company, Date: Friday, Sept 21st Solo Motorcycle Detail Time: 1100 till?

Since this is the first day of Yom Kippur, I have invited Menachim Begin to speak to our group regarding progress in the West Bank. We WILL have security checking for EID's under your cars prior to departure.

We need an accurate headcount for this restaurant so PLEASE RSVP me at:

[email protected] or (530) 295-0946 r

National Latino Police Officers Association San Francisco Metro Chapter Presents Scholarship And Toy 11 Drive Dinner Dance When: Saturday, October 6, 2007 6:00- 7:30 P.M. No-Host Cocktails 7:30- 9:00 P.M. Buffet Dinner Catered By "Los Jarritos" 9:00-12:00 A.M. Dancing Where: Treasure Island, Casa De La Vista (past front gate) Price: $40.00 Per Person Live Salsa Band "Orquesta Borinquen" and DJ Music

Bring An Unwrapped Toy And Get A Free Margarita' OFFICERS FOR JUSTICE PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PURCHASE TICKETS BY SEPTEMBER 24, 2007: Make checks payable to NLPOA SF Metro Chapter Proudly Presents 10th Annual Motown Review 666-8000 Marcia! Marquez Co. B 553-1373 Mario Delgadillo Co. G Lip Sync Show and Dance Co. H 404-4000 Carlos Gutierrez Co. B 553-1373 Maria Alvarado Rich Pate Co. C 671-2300 Gary Jimenez TTF 345-7300 Saturday, October 20, 2007 Galleria Design Center George Ferraez Co. C 671-2300 Rolando Canales Tac 671-3108 Glenn Ortega Co. D 558-5400 Dave Elliott SF0 (650) 291-1312 10 Henry Adams St. 553-9132 San Francisco Robert Vernengo Co. D 558-5400 Tony Flores DVRU Al Casciato Co. E 614-3400 Maria Oropeza Academy 401-4701 Hors d'oeurves: 7:00-8:00 PM 8:00-10:00 PM Show: Proceeds to benefit LPOA Youth Scholarship Fund and Dance: 10:00-1:30 AM Christmas Toy Giveaway im For scholarship application, please contact Hector Basurto at 415-420-5206 Contacts: or email [email protected] Wanda Slaughter - Personnel (415) 279-8992 (scholarships are for children of SFPD members only). Bianca Nelson (415) 225-4179 Kevin Whitfield - Burglary (415) 553-9061 Denise Otis - CWB (415) 244-8101 Julian Hill (415) 553-1141 Come Celebrate the Retirement of: Daneshia Adamson (415) 305-5577 Bernadette Robinson - Co. C (415) 336-9919 Lt. John Carlin $30 IN ADVANCE • $35 AT THE DOOR Thursday, October 4, 2007 SF Italian Athletic Club (yes, the S.F.I.A.C.), 1630 Stockton Street 6 PM: No Host Cocktails 7:30 PM: Dinner

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Connecticut Retirees Sue Over Police Contract From The New Times, August 21 The retirees previously received the officers have fewer opportunities to step. That's not the deal we had for same percentage increase in their pen- become sergeants. 25 years." DANBURY, CT - Retired police of- sion payments that active officers ne- In exchange for cutting the three Arconti said police officers accept ficers are suing the city over changes gotiated. That means if active officers positions, the union asked that more lower pay when they start, because in the police department that retirees negotiated 3 percent raises, people on steps be added to the pay scale. The they know their pension will be good say short-change their benefits. the pension got 3 percent, also. change gave lieutenants, sergeants, when they retire. He said this new deal Forty-eight officers who retired When the city negotiated changes patrol officers and captains two more erodes the pension. under the city's pre-1967 pension in the department's structure with the pay grades they could reach without Farrell said he doesn't know how plan and under the 1967 pension plan union in 2006, the consequences trou- earning a promotion. much money the city stands to lose have signed on to the suit as of Aug. bled retirees. The negotiators stream- "It's all part of the reorganization," if the retirees' suit overturns the con- 10. Another 50 or so could do so at lined the department by eliminating said union president Mike Farrell, a tract. The city pays about $3.5 million any time. three captain positions. The depart- patrol officer. "The extra steps were from its pension funds to retirees each The retirees hired the Bridgeport ment will shift to civilian dispatchers, compensation for giving up the cap- year. That covers retirees in all depart- law firm of Willinger, Willinger & jobs previously held by officers. tain positions." ments, including police officers. Bucci, which filed suit Aug. 10. Tom That meant lieutenants have fewer But many, if not most retirees, left "We're not going to calculate what Bucci, who represents the retirees, is opportunities to be promoted to cap- their jobs at the top pay scale when this would cost, because it has no out of town this week and couldn't be tain, sergeants have fewer opportuni- they retired, which was 5. With two merit," Danbury Mayor Mark Bough- reached for comment. ties to become lieutenants, and patrol more steps in the scale, the top is ton said. "We made changes to the now 7. department after these officers retired. "What we got in the past was the We're paying existing officers more for Illinois Police File Suit To Block same as the active officers. If they their work today. Ordinance Opening Internal Affairs Files got 3 percent, we got 3 percent," said "We're not rewarding officers who Robert Arconti, who retired at the top retired before these changes were From The State Journal-Register, of substantive legislation passed by the step for patrol officers in 2006. "Now made." August 16 city council. Davlin vetoed an annexa- what they did was create another tion ordinance for technical reasons in SPRINGFIELD, IL - The union rep- May, but it was subsequently re-passed resenting Springfield police officers by the aldermen. is seeking to block an ordinance that The police union's complaint says Dispute In Washington Over Who Will would give aldermen access to all city that personnel files and internal affairs documents, including personnel files investigations are confidential, citing Investigate Officer-Involved Shootings and the 2,300-page Illinois State Police passages in the police department's investigation of the Springfield Police general orders and contract. From The Associated Press, August 16 always taken the position that if an Department. "The city council has unilaterally officer is involved in a critical inci- A complaint filed Wednesday by moved forward with an ordinance SPOKANE, WA - The union repre- dent that we would not investigate Christopher Mueller, president of the that clearly affects and/or impacts senting Spokane police officers says our own." Police Benevolent and Protective As- terms and conditions of officers' em- a rule requiring an outside agency to The protocol requiring indepen- sociation Unit No. 5, contends that ployment, and a review of the history investigate officer-involved shootings dent investigations is routinely used aldermen violated the terms of the shows that the city has rejected union is an unfair labor practice. by other law enforcement agencies, union's contract when they passed the requests to bargain over this very im- After a series of on- and off-duty she said. open-documents ordinance. portant issue," the complaint says. shootings by officers, Spokane Police The police union is arguing that the The complaint, which is similar Davlin's spokesman had no com- Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and Spokane change should have been negotiated to one filed last Friday by the union ment on whether the union com- County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich last before going into effect and is asking representing Springfield firefighters, plaints make it more or less likely he year agreed to the "fatal incident pro- that the protocol be suspended during maintains that the city has to collec- will veto the ordinance. tocol" that requires investigations led negotiations. tively bargain such issues. The com- There has been only one other veto by another law enforcement agency. Kirkpatrick said she won't budge plaints ask the Illinois Labor Relations of an ordinance since Springfield re- "This decision is taking work away unless a judge forces the issue. Board to halt implementation of the turned to aldermanic government in from the police department," Spokane The police chief said the complaint, ordinance. 1987, according to City Clerk Cecilia Police Guild Vice President Jeff Harvey filed in April while a new labor con- But the ordinance is not yet law Tumulty. Mayor Ossie Langfelder ve- told The Spokesman-Review in an tract was being negotiated, forces both because Mayor Tim Davlin has not toed an ordinance establishing the city article published Thursday. "We want sides to try to find a resolution. signed and filed it with the city clerk. council coordinator, a chief of staff for the best investigators to do the job. It comes in the wake of discussions EN Davlin could still issue a veto, which aldermen, but the city council over- We want the best outcome for both about independent oversight of the would be his first in five years as mayor rode the veto. the officer and the public." department. The guild, which represents about Kirkpatrick said her aim is to have 270 police department employees, critical incidents investigated by a filed an unfair labor practices com- team of detectives from Spokane po- plaint against the city. lice, the sheriff's office and possibly The protocol was changed after the Washington State Patrol. The high-profile incidents involving both agency being investigated wouldn't LA agencies. It replaced a system in which take the lead on the case, but inves- city detectives would take the lead role tigators would be agreed upon by the in the investigation when a Spokane guild and the city, she said. SPECIALIZING IN: police officer was involved in a shoot- Harvey said he is concerned that an • Workers Compensation ing, with the sheriff's office assisting. officer's career can be destroyed by a • Disability Retirement Kirkpatrick and Knezovich said sloppy investigation. transferring investigations to the • Personal Injury "Why would I want someone who other agency shows transparency and has never had the experience of in- Paul V. Cummins U General Civil Litigation avoids potential conflicts of interest vestigating a shooting to come in and Attorney At Law and accusations of an agency unfairly take the lead?" he asked. pvc@pursIetwcs1eycom 225 Bush Street, 16th Floor protecting its own officers. Three incidents this year involving San Francisco, California 94104-4215 "We will not investigate our own," Spokane police officers "overtaxed the Tel. 415) 439-8351 Fax (415) 439-8304 Kirkpatrick said Wednesday. "I've sheriff's office," Harvey said.

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FBI Eases Rules On Elko Deputy Stopped By Applicants' Drug Use Husband, Arrested For DWI From The Reno Gazette Journal, ministered a portable breathalyzer test, August 13 the Elko Daily Free Press reported. From The Contra Costa Times, The CIA, for example, requires only Mike Moore pulled her over again August 7 that applicants have not used illegal ELKO, NV - An off-duty Elko Coun- and called the Elko Police Depart- drugs within the past 12 months, ty sheriff's deputy was arrested on ment for backup. He left shortly after WASHINGTON, DC - The buttoned- although "illegal drug use prior to charges of driving under the influence officer Shane Daz arrived. Elko Police down FBI is loosening up: Under a 12 months ago is carefully evalu- of alcohol after her husband, a fellow Department Sgt. Mark Butterfield was little-noticed new hiring policy intro- ated during the medical and security deputy, pulled her over. also on scene. duced this year, job applicants with a processing," according to an agency Charlotte Moore, 36, Spring Creek, Mike Moore was following proce- history of drug use will no longer be advisory. was arrested in Elko at 11:41 p.m. dure when he asked for backup, Gon- disqualified from employment with Even the Drug Enforcement Admin- Saturday. She was released at 1:47 zalez told the newspaper. the bureau. istration leaves open the possibility a.m. on Sunday and placed on paid Neither Mike nor Charlotte Moore 'C Old guidelines barred FBI employ- of hiring employees who admit to administrative leave, Elko County was available for comment Monday. ment to anyone who had used mari- "youthful and experimental use of Undersheriff Rocky Gonzalez said. She reportedly had been drinking juana more than 15 times in their lives marijuana." Moore, a jail deputy who has been approximately two hours earlier at a or who had tried other illegal narcotics At the FBI, the new rules allow the on staff for 11 years, was off duty driv- downtown business group's wine walk, more than five times. bureau to consider "all relevant facts, ing her 2004 Pontiac Grand Am when the newspaper said. But those strict numbers no longer including the frequency of use," in she was initially pulled over by her The sheriffs office supports the po- apply. Applicants for jobs such as ana- deciding whether someone's drug his- husband, Elko County Sheriffs Deputy lice department's actions, Gonzalez lysts, programmers or special agents tory should bar him from becoming Mike Moore, a police report said. said. must still swear that they have not an FBI employee. In two separate accounts of the Although this traffic stop was dif- used any illegal substances recently Mark de Bernardo, executive direc- incident, Mike Moore indicated she ferent from most, officers treated the - three years for marijuana and 10 tor of the Institute for a Drug-Free initially was pulled over for either stop as they would any other time a years for other drugs - but they are Workplace, a nonprofit group, said speeding or making an illegal turn, deputy calls for backup, Elko Police no longer ruled out of consideration he applauds the FBI for loosening its according to the report. Chief Mike Smith said. because of more frequent drug use in rules, in part because such require- She allegedly left before being ad- the past. ments could run afoul of disability Such tolerance of admitted law- discrimination laws. breaking might seem odd for the FBI, Under the FBI's previous policy, whose longtime former director J. Ed- many job applicants who, for example, gar Hoover once railed against young had experimented with marijuana in Support our advertisers... thugs filled with "false courage from college often had difficulty recalling a marijuana cigarette." precisely how many times they may tell them you saw their ad in the But FBI officials say the move is have used the drug, according to FBI simply an acknowledgment of real- officials and others. POA Journal ity in a country where, according to Even the definition of what con- some estimates, up to a third of the stituted a single use - one joint? a population has tried marijuana at whole night of partying? - was open some point. to debate. The loosened standards also come "We found it was difficult to draw as the FBI struggles to fill the jobs it has a meaningful distinction between, particularly in the areas of counter- for example, 15 uses of marijuana terrorism and intelligence, that draw or 16 uses," Berkin said. "It was very from a more varied pool of applicants arbitrary." than traditional agent positions. Such uncertainty frequently led to "One of the things we came to problems on polygraph tests, which realize was that our drug policy was the FBI administers for all new em- largely out of step with the rest of the ployees. You cannot be hired if you are REASONS intelligence community and much of deemed to have failed the polygraph —1 — -- m ma " the law enforcement community," said test. Jeffrey Berkin, deputy assistant direc- "It was the drug question that was tor of the FBI's security division, which tripping up the most people," said implemented the new guidelines. Mark Zaid, a Washington defense law- "We're going to focus less on a hard yer who handles many employment number and more on a whole-person disputes involving the FBI and other approach. ... The new policy just al- intelligence agencies. "They realize lows us a little more flexibility than they were losing good people." 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Page 20 POA Journal September 2007 November 15-16, 2007 2007 Women Leaders In Realtors Come Up With Program To Help Law Enforcement Conference San Diego Officers Buy Homes Closer To Job By Robin Matthews registration form (PDF document) and EEO Unit completing it and mailing or faxing it From San Diego Union-Tribune, be with the department from two to in. If registering in this manner, one August 29 five years and be first-time home buy- On Thursday and Friday, Novem- form must be completed per person. SAN DIEGO - A program to help ers to qualify. ber 15 and 16, 2007 the 2nd Annual Hotel reservations can be made by San Diego police officers become ho- Officer Jeff Jordan, a training officer Women Leaders in Law Enforcement calling the Doubletree Hotel directly meowners near where they work will in the department's Western Division, (WLLE) Conference will be held at at 800-222-8733. They are located at be unveiled today by the San Diego said news of the program has been the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way in Sacramento, Association of Realtors. well-received. California. The event is being hosted CA 95815. Room rates are $103.00 Called "Everyday Heroes," the Jordan said that at a recent roll call, by the Sacramento Police Department per night, single/double. Be sure and program will provide officers with more than half the officers raised their and is being co-sponsored by the tell them you are with the "Women financial assistance that could result hands when asked if they could use California Police Chiefs Association, Leaders Conference" to receive the in lower monthly mortgage payments, help in buying their first home. the California State Sheriff's Asso- group rate. Make your room reserva- said David Cabot, president of the San "There is a real need," he said. ciation, the California Peace Officers' tions early, because rooms are on a Diego Association of Realtors Ambas- Jordan, a San Diego Police Officers Association and the California High- first-come, first-served basis. sadors Foundation. Association board member, said he way Patrol. The conference is open For additional information or ques- The cost of housing in San Diego could have used help when he moved to sworn female, male, and civilian tions concerning the Conference, has forced many officers to live out of here from New Jersey, where he was a law enforcement professionals com- please contact Melissa Reisinger, who the county and make lengthy com- police officer. mitted to furthering women leaders is the Program Coordinator for the mutes to work. The San Diego Police "I had to use my pension from the in law enforcement. The theme for California Police Chiefs Association, Department is down 220 officers from New Jersey job to afford my house this year's Conference is "Sharing by e-mail at mreisinger@californiapo- its budgeted allotment of 2,109, and in San Diego because of the sticker Strategies for Success - The Power of licechiefs.org, or by fax at 916-481- has had trouble recruiting new ones. shock," Jordan said. Relationships." 8008. Housing costs are one of the reasons. Money for the program comes Topics at the event will include Gen- I attended the 1st Annual Women Up to 10 officers will receive assis- from grants issued by the National der Issues in Law Enforcement Law; Leaders in Law Enforcement Confer- tance in the first stage of the program. Association of Realtors and the United Strategies for Maintaining a Healthy ence last year in Burbank, California, Participating officers could be in States Conference of Mayors as well as Workplace; Building a Framework for and they had over 400 people attend homes by the end of the year. fundraisers such as a golf tournament, Success; Civilian Managers in Law with a long waiting list from people Officers could end up receiving dinner and auction set for Sept. 28 Enforcement; and Promotional Prepa- from all over the State who wanted to $5,000 to $10,000 to apply toward at Carmel Mountain Ranch Country ration. There will also be a feature attend but could not get in. This year, their mortgage. Officers must be mem- Club. presentation by Deputy Chief Keith the Conference has been extended to bers of the Police Officers Association, Foster from the Fresno Police Depart- two days because of it's popularity, ment on the Past, Current, and Future and there is an expectation that 800 Trends of Women in Law Enforcement, people will attend this year with a like- and a Keynote Address by Susan Farren lihood that it will sell out again as it on Finding Balance when More Isn't did last year. The sessions are excellent Enough. A Profiles of Success panel and the opportunities of networking

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Melissa would have with Bayview's Bryan Lujan run with us, but she was sidelined by C about "mixed martial arts" Several weeks before the 2007 Spe- a painful puncture wound to her knee and he filled me on the Battle Ground cial Olympics Law Enforcement Torch that she received while attempting to event that took place at the Kezar Pa- Run, I received a note from Captain apprehend a suspect in the Bayview vilion back on July 27th. Even though Pardini expressing his encouragement one week before the run. She did he didn't fight on that night, Lujan for Bayview Station to put together a come to the event however, crutches still attended and testified that the Full team of runners for the Torch Run. in hand, and cheered the runners on Contact Promotions Gladiator Chal- It seemed like a good idea to me, so I while riding in one of the vintage cars lenge (run by Rich and Jeff Cairns) enthusiastic softball just the same. gave it some thought, talked to a few in the parade. was a success with a lot of good bouts More details with pictures will appear officers and eventually chose Officer The enthusiasm and commitment taking place. The next event is sched- in next month's Journal. Melissa Tierrafria to organize our run- that these Bayview Officers demon- uled for Sat. Dec. 8th also at Kezar, and ners and collect donations. Melissa did strated at the Torch Run is a reflection Lujan definitely plans to participate SF Hoops League Info a great job soliciting donations and of how they perform their duties in the as he has already started training. He Department basketball Commis- motivating some fence sitters, includ- Bayview on a daily basis. It gives me told me that the SF Sheriff's Sal Alcala sioner Alan Honniball wants everyone ing me, to participate in the Run. pleasure to be associated with them should be fighting that night as well. to know that the season is scheduled Thanks to Officer Rodney Lane and to acknowledge their efforts. Alcala was stiffed at the recent Battle to start at the beginning of November. of the midnight watch, 100% of the Thank you Sgt Bob Guinan for all that Ground when his opponent didn't Once again there will be one division midnight line-up made a monetary you put into the Torch Run, and thank show up, but this should keep him and a ten game season (not counting donation to the cause. In all, Bayview you for inviting six Bayview officers fresh for December. More information the playoffs), with the games to be sent 10 runners, Sgt. Lucio Perez, Off. to represent the SFPD at Law Enforce- for this next set of fights should be ap- played at Kezar Pavilion as was the Roselo Pasqua, Off. Matthew Reiter, ment Appreciation Night at AT&T Park pearing in next month's Journal in the case last year. Those interested should Off. Aaron Yoo, Off. Cullen sports section. start getting their teams in order - Cahill, Off. Guiseppe Festa, Off. Kelvin Sanders, Off. Espinoza Memorial Softball one station that needs to get their act together is Mission. According to Mike Chantal, Off. Rosema- Tournament Honniball, "they really need to field a rie Smith (honorary Pitbull), The 4th Annual Isaac Espinoza Soft- and yours truly. ball Tourney took place the weekend team this year. There's no reason why this can't happen as they definitely Perez, Cahill, and Festa of Aug. 18th at The City's Balboa Park. ran the entire 12 miles fol- This was once again put on successful- have the personnel and the talent to be competitive." For more information, lowed by Rose who ran out ly by Kevin Worrell (Central Station) of gas on mile 12. The others and Marc Marquez (Southern Station) drop a line to Inspector Honniball at the Burglary Detail (553-1949). ran and took rests on the ca- in honor of their good friend, and of ble cars. This was the largest course to help raise money for Isaac's It's a short column this month as I'm getting ready to play in the Em- contingent of runners from family. The winner of the event was a any unit. Chief Heather Fong team from the Peninsula called Rapid erald Society Golf Tournament right after I sign off. Take note of the "track gave well deserved recogni- Transit with SF Electrical Union Local tion of that fact during her 6 taking second place. Four teams from and field" article with pics provided by Taraval's Ed Marchand in this same public comments following the run. on July 25th We were honored to be the department participated which Bayview Station contributed $830 to a part of that event as well. Bayview's included SFPD Blue, SFPD Black, the sports section. Also don't forget the POA Golf Tournament taking place the Special Olympics as well. goal for 2008 is to double our contribu- Bayview Pitbulls, and a team from I would like to express my gratitude tion and number of runners. See you Taraval Station. They didn't fare as on Mon. Sept. 24th at Stone Tree in Novato .... So See Ya next month.... to all of the officers from Bayview that next year. well as they would've liked but played contributed in any way to this event. I especially would like to thank the SFPD Pistol Team Update By Edwin Gaffud my magazines changed for free! Background Investigations In the Guardian Rankings, Dan- iel Yawczak placed 15th out of 25 On Sat. Aug. 25th, Officer Martin competitors in his classification. Ferreira (Mission Station), Inspec- In the Civilian Rankings, Edwin tor Daniel Yawczak (Burglary), Gaffud placed 11th, while Martin and Officer Edwin Gaffud (Back- Ferreira placed 17th; and, this was grounds) competed in the Glock out of 70 competitors. We'll all Match shooting competition held be competing again soon in the at the Richmond Rod & Gun Club IDPA(Independent Defensive Pistol in Richmond, Ca. This is a pistol Association) matches coming up in match held by Glock that travels September and November also at the entire U.S. every year. the Richmond Rod and Gun Club. This year Glock set up three stag- For more information on these es of fire: 5 to Glock, Glock M, and shooting competitions, here are Glock the Plates. Each stage records some web sites to help: http:// timing and most importantly accu- www.gssfonline.com, http://www. racy. Each competitor is required to idpa.com, http://www.richmon- know the course of fire. Points are drodandgun.com, and http://www. deducted from you for each error richmondhotshots.com . You also and/or misses. The Glock armorers can contact one of the above de- were very helpful with cleaning and partment members at their respec- updating our Glocks. I was able to tive units. Stay safe. have my springs and followers in Torch runners

September 2007 POA Journal Page 23 ER 2007 Track And Field Update ByEdMarcliand,category: 2nd place 50 yards, 2nd Taraval Station place 100 yards, 1st place 200 yards, 1st place 400 yards, 1st place 4 x 100 Here's a little update for the track yd. relay, and a 1st place finish in the . and field fans in the department. Mike 4 x 400yrd relay. We were very happy Simmons (Southern Station) and I with our results despite the facilities participated in two track meets this not being up to par, thus managing a year. Our first meet was the Arizona make the best of the bad conditions to Police and Fire Games that took place have a good time. back in February. The location was Our second event this year was in . Scottsdale, Az in which the weather March at the World Police and Fire . was great (nice and hot). The down Games in Adelaide, Australia. Mike . side to the meet was the organization. and I arrived at the event and were . The events originally were to be held greeted by warm weather sunshine, at Scottsdale Junior College, but that white sandy beaches, and friendly location was changed the day before faces for the most part. We stayed in • ' the track events were to begin The different hotels which both rated high ,. ! f new location was the Scottsdale Police on our quality lists. We had a few days Academy. to get used to the different time zone ' ! . • When I arrived at the academy, I and recover from our jet lag before was directed to the track area which competition; so, we took some local consisted of a red rubberized track sight seeing tours and did some tour- surrounded by a car filled parking lot. ing on our own via the train to soak The track had four sections in which up the local flavor. The food, which you had to cross 10 meters of concrete, is usually the main event, was just meaning that you could never run "ok" and bland the first few days until more than 90 meters without ruining we found some choice spots to really Ed Marchand your track spikes. Also, there were no "throw down." The people were gener- facilities for any field events; in short, ally nice and helpful but not as polite come home with 7th amongst a very myself along with the other competi- as I would've liked. I found that the impressive heat. tors were not happy. The event coor- local people had a kind of roughness Mike also ran a leg on the 4 x 100 dinator for track and field explained about them that I had at first consid- relay race, but the team didn't corn- to us that the Jr. College pulled out ered to be rude, but later I found that pete well as one of the runners had an of their contract at the last minute the people meant no harm - it's just injury. His last event though was the because of insurance problems, so we their way. 4 x 400 relay race; it always impresses had no choice but to race anyway. Mike Simmons was pumped and me when a big guy like Mike Simmons . Mike Simmons ran in the follow- ready to run, as he was entered in the digs down deep inside himself to run ing events in the Senior A's( 50-54yrs 100 meter dash. Race day was bright on this type of relay, as it's a long way • old) competition: 1st place 50 yards, and sunny, with the 12 runners all in around that track. During the race, he 1st place 100 yards, 1st place 200 the blocks ready to go. Mike blasted to ran like he was a much lighter man RIM- yards, 1st place 4 x 100 relay, and the 50 meter mark with the whole field in conditions that are different than 4th place. I handed the baton to our even another 1st place in the 4 x 400 about even at that point. The runners we're used to - 100 degree weather fourth leg who maintained our 4th yard relay. I ran in a similar array of started to separate themselves as they with humidity and rain on top of lace to the finish line events in the Masters B (45-49yrs old) approached the finish line. Mike had that. Mike ran a great leg for the USA My next event was the javelin. faded slightly to 6th place resulting in a 4th place finish in a very Again and again the competition field

V but held his sprint form strong field of 12 teams. I was very for my age group(45-49yrs) was huge to advance to a 5th place proud of him. with 40 throwers. I was in the third finish in the race. V When it was time for me to corn- heat of javelin throwers which gave me Mike's next conquest pete, I was fortunate because I started more time to warm up and stretch. In was the 200 meter dash. out with the "triple jump". The field my heat I had the longest throw(150 iri.?1I After breezing through was comprised of 32 jumpers which ft.) which advanced me to the final. In the 200 meter preliminary was scaled down to 16 through pre- the final round of 10 throwers, there iiIb heats, Mike mentally pre- liminary rounds. I was surprised I was a huge guy from South Africa who 4ggItWfl pared for the final. The made it to the final round because I was the record holder at 170 ft. He was a final again was stacked really hadn't practiced the jumps this the leader through out the competi- 'I2I with 10 of the best 50- season. I had 2 good jumps out of 6 tion. I was trying to hold on to third 54yr old category police which aren't good odds, but a 39 ft. place at 162 ft., but a guy from India and fireman from around jump got a 4th place for me. V V beat me by inches. I had to settle for - , ?r j w the world. These men did Now it was on to the long jump 4th place; real close but no cookie. I J . V their jobs well in this race. Again the field of jumpers for the corn- wasn't too mad

4r . VV Mike got out a little slow petition was pretty large (30 jumpers), My last event was the 4 x 100 relay. through the beginning but I managed to make it to the final I thought I was going to be replaced 50 701) o the turn, but the jets round. Ifelt slow during both competi- again by the #@%& World Games kicked in as he came out tions so I concentrated on good form Administration. I think they knew V

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V bad administration within the enough the USA team was in lane World Games System, I was number 8 - all the other teams would ,. not able to run with them (a iV*S to make up the stagger on lane CanadianC anadian ran with the USA 8. Mike told me that when it was my IE; team). The rules say that if turn, i got the baton in dead last and IIi you have 4 runners from the that I next passed 3 runners to the same country, they have to run inside of me and even caught up to

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:V with a combined team of Aus- finish. It was a good showing that I trahans (one team member was was happy with. 60 years old). I of course had : We are now in the Western Police/ the same weather conditions Fire Games mode which will be in as Mike with the humidity and Mesa Az in Oct. Anyone interested in

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POA Journal September 2007 Es Page 24 Giants vs. Braves, AT&T Park 3rd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night

By Kevin Martin As you can well imagine, an event like this takes monumental efforts On Wednesday, July 25, 2007 the from many, many quarters and Law San Francisco Police Department en- Enforcement Appreciation night is joyed the 3rd annual Law Enforcement clearly no exception. Many outstand- Appreciation Night at AT&T Park as ing people and generous donations the Giants hosted the Atlanta Braves. from a wide variety of businesses and Law Enforcement Appreciation Night corporations played no small part. is the brainchild of Sgt. Bob Guinan Please acknowledge and remember the of Co. K, Solos who, through his dedi- people who volunteered their efforts cated hard work, has turned this night and please patronize the sponsors and into a very popular event. raffle sponsors of the event. Sgt. Guinan has developed quite a All people and sponsors listed are relationship with the San Francisco Gi- the reason this event is so successful ants Baseball Club that has led to the and in tremendous part the reason success of this effort. Law Enforcement over 2100 tickets were sold for the Appreciation Night is an event where event that raised almost $19,000. The money are raised through ticket sales proceeds raised will be split between to benefit the Northern California the Northern California Special Olym- Special Olympics and the Bay Area pics and BALEAF. Law Enforcement Assistance Fund Thanks once again to Sgt. Bob both of which are truly worthwhile Guinan for his tireless and Herculean charities. More importantly, this night effort to make this such a wonderful recognizes Northern California Police event for the families, friends and Officers who have made the ultimate well wishers of those brave men and sacrifice and lost their lives in the line women in law enforcement who gave of duty as well as the families of the their lives in the name of protection fallen officers. and freedom for others. There's no doubt that our own Jerry D'Arcy can out sing his counterpart from the NYPD who has a voice that could split rocks compared to Jerry's classic efforts. Sergeant Gerald D'Arcy sings the natinal anthem as his son Jerry stands at his side. Fallen officers from the San Fran- Sgt. Guinan is now in the process of cisco Police Department who were organizing more events to support the recognized included, Officer Bryan Northern California Special Olympics Tuvera; Officer Nick Birco; Sgt. Daryle with a Cable car pulling event the Law Enforcement Appreciation Tsujimoto; Officer Isaac Espinoza; Of- highlight of which is when the Fire Night Friends and Sponsors ficer Richard Radetich; and Officer department and the police department James Guelff. square off against each other for brag- I thank all the great volunteers • Action Rentals; Members of the California Highway ging rights and for possession of the and sponsors of Law Enforcement • Amtrak Bus Services; Patrol honored included Officer Brent memorial trophy. Stay tuned for more Appreciation Night. I also recognize • Bauer's Transportation; Clearman, CHP Oakland; Officer but start organizing teams now as to the following; • Del Monte Meats; Earl Scott, CHP Modesto; Lt. Michael get a leg up on the fire department. Chief Heather Fong for her con- Walker, CHP Santa Cruz and Officer And while you train against the fire • Englehart Gourmet Foods; tinued support and assistance in • Golden Gate Meats; Andrew Stevens, CHP Valley Division. department, keep this in mind "God this event. • Mariposa Yacht Club; Members of the United States Coast created cops so that firemen could Officers Debra Neil; Brenda Guard honored included Petty Officer have real heroes." Walker; Sheri Hicks and civilians • Hunters Point Yacht Club; Brian Berrier; Petty Officer Ronald The Law enforcement night also Nancy Pursley (wife of Sgt. Gile • Lazzari Fuel; Gill; Petty Officer Steven Duque and included an outstanding tailgate Pursley of Co. K, Solos), and Rita • Jaidin Consultants; Lt. Jessica Hill. party at the Mariposa Yacht Club Prada. • Matagrano Inc.; Officer Jeffery Mitchell of the Sac- which featured a menu of baseball Members of the SFPD Traffic • Miller Meats; ramento Sheriff's Department; Officer fare, a live band and possibly its fin- Company under the direction of • The San Francisco Giants; Robert Winget of the Ripon Police est feature and a real collector's item, Captain Greg Corrales, as well as • San Francisco Ice; Department and Officer Richard May those who attended the event were members from the SFPD School • Townsend Management Inc.; of the East Palo Alto Police Depart- given a baseball cap which on the Resource Unit. ment were also memorialized and front features the Giants interlocking • United Meats; The San Francisco Department • Waste Management Services; honored. SF insignia and just next to it in gold of Parking and Traffic was tremen- The event featured a pre-game emblazoned letters, PD. The side of the • The volunteer cooks for the tail- dously instrumental in not only gate, Larry, Floyd and Gene home plate ceremony honoring the cap bears the American flag and the this event but in many events over fallen members and their families, a back is inscribed, 'Law Enforcement the past few years including the Law • And last but certainly not the flyover by law enforcement air patrol Night'. These same caps were worn by Enforcement Torch Run through least, the POA. units and certainly the pre-game cer- 'Kruk' and 'Kuip' on Tuesday August the streets of San Francisco. We emony highlight was when Sgt. Jerry 21, 2007 on Fox Sports Network Giants really couldn't do it without your Raffle prizes were provided by D'Arcy of the Tenderloin Station sang broadcast with the Giants and Cubbies guys' great efforts. Thank you. the following, and we ask that you the National Anthem. Jerry did such doing battle. These same caps are avail- I thank the San Francisco Police patronize these fine sponsors: an outstanding job performing the able at the low price of just $15.00 each Credit Union for their tireless and • Pier 39-ATA Airlines; anthem that Atlanta Braves coaches with the proceeds going to the SFPOA continued support with Ms. Dar- • Fior D'Italia Italian Ristorante; Roger McDowell and Eddie Perez Scholarship Fund. Contact Kevin Mar- lene Hong at the lead. • House of Prime Rib; expressed their accolades for Jerry's tin at the POA for further information We also received tremendous • The Fairmont Hotel; great effort. Later in the 7th inning at 415-861-5060. support and input from Rachel • Broadway Prime; of the game, Jerry wowed the crowd Sgt. Bob Guinan received tremen- Mealy of the United States Coast • AMC Theaters; with his classic, 'God Bless America.' dous support from Les Bishop and Guard. • Red & White Fleet; There's no doubt that our own Jerry Michael Wright of the California The Law Enforcement Agencies D'Arcy can out sing his counterpart Highway Patrol Golden Gate Divi- • The Golden State Warriors; of the California Highway Patrol, • Beach Blanket Babylon; from the NYPD who has a voice that sion Public Affairs Office. These two Santa Clara Police and Twin Cit- could split rocks compared to Jerry's individuals were the perfect liaison ies Police were also of tremendous • Eaglerider; classic efforts. between the CHP and the efforts of support. • Chaya Restaurant; Prior to the game, a great tailgate the SFPD. Our sincerest thanks to both The POA also wishes to thank • Scudeira West; party was held once again at the great officers for their contribution and hard and recognize the following for • The S.F. Credit Union for pro- Mariposa Yacht Club, which has been work towards the great event. their generous donations and ef- viding gift certificates for car just a tremendous partner in pulling forts for this cause: detailing; -w off this event.

September 2007 POA Journal Page 25 Mesa, Arizona Oct. 6— 13th Western States Police and Fire Games Now that the World Police and Fire Games, held this past March in Adelaide Aus- tralia, is over, competitors are I WESTERN STATES setting their sights on Mesa Arizona where the Western States Police and Fire Games GAMES is scheduled for October 6th I through 14th. The Western States Police and Fire Games is an event k. that has taken place each year 4 since 1967 and draws thou- sands of competitors from the Wr law enforcement and fire fight- i ing communities. During this particular week in October, police officer and fire fighter athletes will gather to test their strength, endur- ance and skill in nearly sixty different sporting evens. Much of the competition is traditional. Some of it though you won't see in any other large organized sporting event. SF Italian Athletic Club Annual Golf Tourney Angling Flag Football Half Marathon September 10, 2007 Richmond Country Club, 1 Markovich Lane, Richmond, CA 94808 Archery Golf Roller Hockey Baseball Off-Road Motorcycle Skeet & Trap

NOON SHOTGUN START Basketball Pistol Soccer

Awards & Dinner to Follow, 7:30, at SFIAC Bench Press Police Service Dogs Toughest Competitor Alive

Includes Roundtrip Bus Transportation Biathlon Pocket Billiards Tennis Non-Golfers Welcome for Dinner at SFIAC Body Building Push/Pull Lifting Track & Field

San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Boxing Racquetball Triathlon

1630 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Cross Country Run Rifle - Large/Small Karate

415-781-0165 - Office Cycling - Road/Mountain Dodge Ball Horseshoes

415-781-0933 - Banquet and Party Information Paintball Western Pistol Surfing Contact John Ferrando, 650-438-1218 Table Tennis Volleyball Wrestling

Week end warrior or hardcore amateur, if you're interested in finding out Charity Golf Tournament what it's all about, check it out at www.cpaf.org or by calling (858) 571-9919. Read the complete list of events offered, the rules of competition and eligibil- (San Francisco International Airport) ity, and something about this great sporting competition that has been taking place for forty years. And then, if you're up to testing yourself or your team When: Monday, October 1, 2007 against others in the law enforcement and fire fighting professions, it'll tell Time: 11:30 AM Shotgun Start you how you can sign-up. Registration starts at 9:30 AM) Place: Green Hills Golf Course End of Ludeman Lane, Millbrae, CA (650) 588-4616 Price: $250 per player Includes: Golf Cart, Tee Prizes, Lunch, Dinner, Refreshment Wagon, Auction at the Dinner Hole-in-One Prizes: Prizes on each of four Par-3 Holes Format: Four Person Scramble. You can bring your own team. Singles and two person teams are welcome. We will pair you. We can only accommodate the first 72 teams or 144 golfers. Each golfer must submit their August 2007 handicaps or their average score. VINCE SHEEHAN, Broker Dress code attire required. Dinner: Hyatt Regency SF Airport (415) 302-2500 Dinner Guests: Non-Golfing Guests - $50. You must indicate any additional dinner guests on Find Out What Your Home is Worth your entry form. * Search the Multiple Listings * Check Out Local Schools SAVE THE DATE * and Much more! Archbishop Riordan High School on Our Web Site at www.vincesheehanrealty.com a 2007 We wish you and your family a Alumni and Friends Golf Invitational Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2007 Monday, October 15, 2007 Harding Park Remember, San Francisco, CA. We Take Care of Vince Sheehan Price includes: (SFPD Member 1981-90) Our Clients! Driving Range, Golf Cart, Tee Prize, Lunch, and Dinner $250 per person EM

Es Page 26 POA Journal September 2007 San Francisco Police Officers Association 16th Annual Golf Tournament

This is your invitation to play in the 16th Annual San Francisco Police Officers Association Golf Tournament on Monday, September 24th, 2007 We are returning to glorious StoneTree Golf Club this year at 9 StoneTree Lane, Novato. This 7,000-yard, 18-hole championship course plays throughout oak- forested hills and valleys and across lush meadow- lands with magnificent views of Mt. Tamalpais. 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, includes a new automobile; 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, con- cluding with the awards dinner in the Course Club House. Complimentary wine will be served with Tournament Schedule: dinner. 10:00 AM Registration Additional guest may be added to the Awards Din- 10:30-12:00 Chipping Contest & Lunch ner for only $50.00 each. 12:00 PM Shotgun Start 7:00 PM Dinner Your support of this tournament provides the funding for the Police Officers Association support Entry Fees for this year's charitable fundraiser: (Includes golf, barbeque lunch, dinner and a of worthwhile charitable contributions, which .Snecial Tee -Prize) might otherwise go unassisted; community based Friends and Supporters: $215 organizations; and provides scholarship money to deserving youth. Additional Information: Tim Hettrich (415) 970-3052 Gary Delagnes (415) 861-5060 Marty Halloran (415) 861-5060 -4

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I Please make checks payable to: SFPOA Scholarship/Community Service Fund I I San Francisco Police Officers Association • 800 Bryant Street, 2nd Floor • San Francisco, CA 94103 I 4.. September 2007 POA Journal Page 27 SFPD 2007 Ironman / Ironwoman Competition WHEN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 WHERE: 850 Bryant (HOJ)Gym 5th Floor. TIME: 0900 HRS Fee: $15.00 per participant 2004 SATURN L300, 4 door, Silver, v. (BLACK) 1999 DODGE RAM "SPORT" Competition to be completed at the San Francisco police pistol range located good condition, 15.5 K miles, 4 cylinder 4-WD 1/2 TON PICK-UP. 80k miles, all op- at Lake Merced and Skyline Blvd. awards luncheon to follow the competi- engine, good mileage, good commute car. tions including: full leather (dark charcoal tion. $9200/obo. Contact Joe at 2004_saturn@ gray), premium sound system with steer- comcast.net or (415) 564-4838 ing wheel controls, anti-lock brakes, trip computer w/clock/compass/average MPG/ CLASSES OF COMPETITION: A person may compete in as many categories miles remaining/time on road, etc. Tow- as he or she wishes. 1998 HARLEY DYNA WIDE GLIDE ing package with HD cooling system, HD TEAM OPEN (5 persons, either sex, from the same unit) black, gold & chrome. Only 18,000 miles. charging system, limited-slip differential, TEAM SENIOR (5 persons, either sex, 40 and over, from the same unit) Detachable, locking, storage backrest. Two- color-keyed (black) camper shell and bed MIXED DOUBLES (male/female, split the events, one does 2, partner does seater, 1340cc, 80ci. Excellent condition. liner, polished 16" mags with moderately oversize mud & snow tires, after-market remaining 3) Call Don at 650-248-4663. $10,800. 08/07 IRONMAN OPEN (any age, all five events) dual exhaust, fresh tune-up (Plugs, wires & belts) less than 15k on all new brakes IRONMAN SENIOR (40 and over) (shoes/drums/rotors & pads) and it runs IRONMAN SENIOR/MASTERS (50 and over) SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, 2 bedrooms and great! $9500 to your neighbor, $9000 to IRONWOMAN OPEN (any age. all five events) loft, in Tahoe Tyrol near Heavenly. www. SFPD - firm, no negotiations, I'm old and IRONWOMAN SENIOR (40 and over) vrbo.com/69172 50% off for SFPD. Kelly don't have time for tire-kickers! I still have IRONMAN 200 LB AND OVER OPEN (Clydesdale) (any age, all five events) 415-828-9458 05/07 the original window sticker showing $30k IRONMAN TWO-MAN TEAM one does 2, partner does remaining 3) plus! [email protected]

1st EVENT-BENCH PRESS 1000 + POINTS SF POLICE MEMORIBILIA. Keep history 10 points per repetition to 100. The bar must touch the chest and be raised alive - Looking for any items of historical interest. Uniforms, Stars, handcuffs, pic- to full arm extension. The weight lifted will be 100 pounds for men and 60 tures, sticks, keys, etc. Call Robert Fitzer @ pounds for women. Three, five second pauses in the lockout position will be (415) 244-1983 permitted. (Last year's best score: 64 reps, John Burke, Co.H) ***For Ironman competitor who chooses to lift 225 pounds. 40 points per repetition. Max rep for max point=25 reps. The bar must touch the chest and be raised to full arm extension.( Last year's best score: 24 reps, Kevin Right- mire, Co.C.

2nd EVENT-PULL-UPS-1000+POINTS (WOMEN HAVE THE OPTION OF Free Classified Advertising Available for POA Members DOING THE BAR HANG -1000+ POINTS) 20 pts. per pull-up to 49. A pull-up consists of a participant gripping the bar The POA Journal now has free classified advertising, a no-fee service avail- with the hands facing outward at shoulder width; feet shall be together; arms able to our active and retired members. Buy, sell, or trade in the Journal and extended fully; the body will rise until the chin is touching the bar; the body reach 5500 readers each month. The following rules apply to Classified Ads: 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; • To place a free classified ad, you must be an active or retired POA member. 3 points per second. (Last year's best score: 47 pull-ups, John Burke,Co.H. • A member may run only one classified ad per issue. However, a member may repeat the same ad in three consecutive issues. An ad may run for 3rd EVENT- SIT-UPS- 1000 + POINTS 5 points per sit-up in a 3-minute period. A sit-up consists of lying supine, three additional issues upon request of advertiser. legs bent, hands touching behind the head. Raise body and touch both elbows Ads must be typewritten and submitted to the POA, attn: Journal Advertising to both knees then lower body until back touches the mat. Anyone exceeding in any of the following ways: 200 reps will be awarded 5 points per additional sit-up. (Last year's best score: US Mail, to the POA office 200 sit-ups, John Burke, Co.H. Interdepartmental mail, to the POA office 4th EVENT-PISTOL SHOOT-1000 POINTS Email to [email protected] 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: 880 pts, Ed Gaffud, CoD.

5th EVENT-4.7 MILE LAKE MERCED RACE-1000+POINTS Start/Finish at the Lake Merced Range parking lot. 27 minutes-1000 points. cJ S r Subtract 1 point for each second over 27 minutes for men and 30 minutes for women. Anyone faster than 27 minutes will be awarded 1 additional point per Created by conceals words reading in different second under 27. (Last year's best time: 28:04, Sean Griffin, GTF.) Officer Michelangelo Apodaca directions - forward, backward, up, Taraval Station down, or diagonally - but always in a straight line. The words, abbreviations, Enjoy this relaxing and fun-to-solve or phrases one must find and circle are SFPD 2007 IRONMAN/IRON WOMAN ENTRY FORM puzzle! If you've never solved a puzzle listed below the grid in capital letters. like these before, it's a good idea to That's all you need to know before read this before you begin. you sharpen your pencil and begin NAME Each puzzle has a grid of letters that your search! UNIT/AGENCY: ABBIE FLOP KIP PILOT BECCA GUEST LANCE QUARREL CLASS COMPETING: CURLEY HURDLES MAMA RANCH TEAM NAME: DREW IDEAS NAVIGATE SCIENCE EMIL JOE OLD TWIST

TEAM MEMBERS EVENT T-SHIRT SIZE A L F J V A M A M H B 1 0 L I P E T U H B E C C A I S 2. R 0 P 1 K U D P E 3. D L T I E R 0 I U L D D N E L 0 I G 4. E A Y W F E M I L 5. S 0 N T P Y F 0 N D P H C N A R S T H S C I E N C E W **Complete the above information and forward to Insp. Ed Yu at Gang Task N A V I G A I E Y Force. For additional information or questions, please call 850-5094(cell) or A U L B R R A U Q email: [email protected]. I W I S 1 0 Y A C Page 28 POA Journal September 2007 understand, and then reached across couldn't possibly contact them all at his front seat and came up with a fully- once - one of the victims confirmed loaded, sawed-off shotgun. Brian went that she had just been charged for right for the newly armed suspect and an airline trip that she never took was soon joined by off-duty, retired Also booked among the evidence Inspector Carl Klotz. Brian and Carl were printed instructions from the In- had their hands full but managed to ternet titled, "9 Rules for Not Getting get the suspect and his weapon out of Caught", oh, well. the car and held him for responding units. Inspector Carl Klotz put a whole Officer Joe Marte was working lot worse in jail during his years of undercover narcotics at 5th/Market service with SFPD but it sure was nice Streets when he encountered a suspect to have someone of his caliber still who offered to sell him contraband. By Steve Johnson addressed to him, announcing a new willing to put his life on the line for The suspect directed Joe to take the Department policy allowing anyone another officer. escalators down towards the BART sta- he San Francisco Police Depart- who "participated in the last assistant tion to do the deal. The suspect then ment disciplinary system leaves inspector exam" to apply for a tempo- The driver of the car stopped for a answered his cell phone and told the Tmuch to be desired. Consider, rary assignment within the Investiga- minor traffic infraction had no official caller "I'm just about to get this job for example, the fact that we still tions Bureau. Our officer thought it identification handy so she gladly right now." The suspect dropped the have 6 full-duty police officers sitting was a great opportunity so he signed showed Officer Kirk Yin and Officer call and took care of business with behind desks answering phones. All the memo requesting to participate Oscar Padilla the SF County jail wrist- Joe, selling him several packets of are charged in the infamous Videogate and sent it back upstairs. Little did band she was sporting. She was also narcotics. Joe alerted his cover officers, "scandal". The case was set to for a he know that someone with a sordid more than helpful during the traffic Officer Ricky Valdez and Officer Jon preliminary discussion at the Police sense of humor (there's no cure for stop, even informing the officers that Kasper. Suspect in custody the officers Commission for the past two weeks this in police work) had removed the the gun she carried in her purse "for eventually contacted the seller's Parole but, alas, it never got there due to a 'sergeant only' title on the memo and, protection" was loaded. Officer. The Parole Officer for the sus- lack of a quorum both weeks. instead, addressed it to our applicant. pect told the officers that the he was Interesting to note that the officers Now, the logical thing to do would There was a vicious robbery that oc- just talking to the suspect minutes involved with Videogate were, before be for the Department to call the ap- curred at Hyde and Sacramento where before who told him that he was "go- being subjected to all of the political plicant and tell him that there must the victim was beaten unconscious ing to get this job right now." He did. manipulations our City has to offer, have been a mistake made and that he with the gun that was used to rob him It's called doing time. outstanding members of a tireless po- was not eligible for the program, it was but witnesses provided a description of Officer Dean Ries and Officer lice district, the Bayview. One of the only for sergeants. Not the SFPD the suspect and the car he was driv- Mike Lee had received information officers was shot while trying to ap- instead, they charged the officer who ing. The vehicle was located by Officer that a possible homicide suspect was prehend an armed felon and he almost submitted the application with "alter- Derek Brown, Officer Charlie Ng, running free in the Tenderloin where died on the street. And, even though ing an official department document." Officer Monica MacDonald and Of- they patrol. Dean and Mike did an he was severely wounded, he managed He didn't alter anything - he was the ficer Lynn Masetti on Geary crossing outstanding job making a positive to apprehend his attacker along with victim in this case! Leavenworth. The officers stopped the identification on the suspect who did his partner who never left his side dur- My god, has all common sense dis- car and took the driver into custody have an outstanding felony warrant ing the entire life-threatening event. appeared in this agency? That allega- after a witness made a positive identi- out for his arrest but they didn't have And then there was the Police Ser- tion will stay in the officer's personnel fication. The fully-loaded, .40 caliber any luck locating him. The next night vice Aide (PSA) at Bayview Station who file forever unless someone steps up semi-automatic weapon was right next Officer Ries was working with Officer was living in a project area where, if to the plate . . . Just make me Chief to the driver when the officers made Marquita Booth. Dean and Marquita some of the locals found out what he for six months - that's all the time I their stop. found their wanted subject on the 100 did for a living they probably would would need. block of Hyde Street. They approached have made sure he disappeared. One Even though common sense may be Neighbors called in a van that had quickly but the suspect still had of our "home-detention" officers from gone, there's still a whole lot of great been parked in the same location for enough time to grab his fully-loaded, Videogate arranged to have the PSA work being done out there... over a week and it appeared that maybe 9mm semi-automatic weapon and moved to a more suitable location and Officer Brian Rodriquez was off- the three occupants were living in it. he hesitated just a bit until he finally then helped nurse him back to health duty trying to enjoy dinner at a Officer Lori Dutra and Officer John complied with the orders Dean and after the PSA had emergency surgery. restaurant with his wife when they Lucchetti checked it out and made Marquita were giving. A search of his Another one of the officers from the noticed this one individual, who was contact with the three individuals who apartment later revealed even more 'Videogate 6' volunteered to go back extremely drunk, creating a scene. gave names that came no where near weapons. to a midnight watch so that a junior The restaurant workers managed to the ones that were on all of the credit officer at the station whose wife had escort him from the premises but cards that had spilled onto the floor I can't believe the outstanding cancer could work a more convenient then Brian saw him getting into a car of the vehicle. Officer Mo Pengel, Of- work, risks, and sacrifice each and shift so that he could be by her side. in the parking lot. Brian knew that ficer Joselito Sy, Officer Lisa Frazer, every police officer in San Francisco The stories go on and on - these there was no way this individual could and Sergeant Carrie Lucas responded makes every day. It's a privilege to be are great cops, brave cops, and each drive without causing major problems to help out. Inside the van were lap able to document as many of these and every one of them just want to go for other innocent victims. So Brian tops (stolen), printers, external hard stories as possible and I have Officer back to what they know best. approached the man who was trying drives, flash drives, office supplies, Georgia Sawyer to thank for that. But Let's face it, even the Video had an to get his car started, identified him- file folders of victims, checks (stolen), Georgia and I both know there are a ending... self, and asked him to step from the mail (stolen), and identification card whole lot more that aren't being told vehicle. The driver looked directly at laminating machines. . . This turned - please send your story to the POA Common Sense Be Damned: An Brian, said something that only those out to be a major ID theft ring - there because you deserve the recognition officer received a memo, specifically in the .16 alcohol-testing range could were so many victims that the officers for a job well-done.

Picnic at Hyde Street Park and enjoy the competition, the Hyde Street SFPD Cable Car PuH Historical Pier, the Cable Car Turnaround, Aquatic Park, panoramic vistas Police vs. Fire Challenge of the Golden Gate Bridge and visit nearby Fisherman's Wharf. Parking is available but limited, so carpool as much as possible. Benefiting Special Olympics Contact Sgt. Bob Guinan @ 850-5726 Northern California for additional information & registration. Join us Saturday October 20th "TACop" at Hyde & Jefferson St. Starting at 8am, the World Famous Buena Vista Café will be hosting a Registration begins at 9 am. "Tip-A-Cop" our person teams will compete pulling a motorized cable car. Uniformed San Francisco Police officers will wait tables to benefit FThe fastest teams to pull a motorized cable car 200 feet will receive Special Olympics Northern California. trophies and have bragging rights for the year. To participate, form a team Come join us for breakfast or lunch! and raise $250 for Special Olympics Northern California. Get your family, friends and co-workers to sponsor your team. Pkrngento=the=Bay Courageous participants will plunge into the frigid San Francisco Bay in Everyone is invited to participate (Police, Fire & the general public) an effort to raise money for Special Olympics Northern California. Trophies will be awarded to the fastest teams in each category. Each plunger will raise a minimum of $100. Plungers will receive an official event long sleeved T-shirt. So get those water wings and join us! A separate trophy will be awarded for the winner of the Police vs. Fire face You can brave those chilly waters or sponsor someone else. off. SF Fire Department Station #7 currently holds the title & the trophy. Contact Officer Neil @ 415-509-5618 or Officer Gilmore 415-722-5975 for join us in defeating the Fire Department and bring the trophy back to the additional information & registration. Police. register on-line @ www.sonc.org/dayonthebay - L Fun for the whole family