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VOLUME 43, NUMBER 12 SAN FRANCISCO, DECEMBER 2011 www.sfpoa.org

President’s Message They Have Our Unqualified Support

By Gary Delagnes, agenda of the far left. But, I can’t let But, enough is enough. The allega- SFPOA President go of this rat’s tail just yet. tions and innuendo that Adachi put In a recent “press conference” — forth as an intended campaign-saver It would be easy to sit back and gloat which he called at the frenzied height were too outrageous to ignore. To re- over our trouncing of Jeff Adachi in of his failing mayoral campaign — fute his allegations, I sent the following the November election, and let him Adachi falsely and irresponsibly “ex- letter to the San Francisco Chronicle. be to scurry about in the shadows cast posed” yet another group of corrupt On November 21, 2011, it appeared as on his mediocrity by more prominent police officers, this time a team work- a letter to the editor. I reprint it here and successful politicians. It would be ing out of Mission Station. By doing as a public show of support for these easy to treat him with the snubbing so, he once again effectively tread on beleaguered cops, and for all past and that he deserves; that of another de- the backs of some very fine and forth- future officers who have or will suffer feated antagonist who, in desperation, right street cops. One of his first salvos, by this hack’s folly. attempted to use the good name and of course, was the very unlawyerly reputation of dedicated San Francisco trial-by-media that he waged against police officers to further his own per- officers at Southern Station several A Cheap Shot at Police sonal career and the cop-bashing months ago. Published in the San Francisco Chronicle November 21, 2011

Now that the election is behind Gary Delagnes us, the political attacks need to American justice; that all accused are Season’s Greetings! cease, especially when they are innocent until proven guilty. ruining the lives of men who have I have worked side-by-side with From all of us at the San Francisco Police Officers dedicated their lives to protecting these officers: Sgt. Kevin Healy, Of- and serving the public. Association, we wish you a wonderful holiday ficer Ricardo Guerrero, Officer Pete For several months, ironically Richardson, and Officer Jake Fegan season, and a happy and prosperous New Year. during campaign season, Public De- for more than twelve years. In that fender Jeff Adachi has been conven- time more than 4,000 arrests were Gary Delagnes, ing press conferences for the express made, over 500 pounds of contra- purpose of unfairly slandering band drugs were confiscated, and President, SFPOA police officers with innuendo and in excess of $2 million in cash was unfounded allegations. Without any seized. Never has there been a com- evidence, Mr. Adachi has made these plaint of theft or improper police egregious claims while none of the procedure that was ever found to accused officers has been disciplined have merit. or indicted. Adachi’s outlandish claims are an SF Officers Honored by Police officers understand that abuse of power. He has accomplished they are held to a higher standard, his mission in one area. He has made but so too are all elected officials. the streets of San Francisco an easier Attorney General We question how Mr. Adachi, as the place for all of his prospective clients elected Public Defender of San Fran- to ply their trade. Western Addition shootout earns valor awards cisco, and an officer of the court, can Gary Delagnes, President so readily and flippantly abandon (Story on page 9) San Francisco Police Officers the most fundamental tenant of Association

Condolences For Slain Vallejo Officer

The men and women of the San Francisco Police Officers Association extend sympathy and condolences to the family and friends of murdered Vallejo Police Officer James Capoot. Officer Capoot died from gunshot wounds received while in foot pursuit of a robbery suspect. He was 45. Officer Capoot was a well-respected veteran of the Vallejo Police De- partment who had also worked for the California Highway Patrol prior to joining the VPD. Prior to his civilian law enforcement work, he had served in the United States Marine Corps. Officer Capoot leaves his wife, Jennifer, and three daughters. Donations can be sent to the following trust fund: Officer James Capoot Family Trust c/o Sgt. Mark Nicol of the Vallejo POA P.O. Box 4218 L to R; Officer Patrick Griffin, AG Kamala Harris, Officer Michael Tursi. Vallejo, Ca 94590 Photo by Wayne Quint Page 2 POA Journal December 2011 Minutes of the November 16, 2011 SFPOA Board Meeting* 1. Sergeant-At-Arms Valdez called the a request for monetary assistance meeting to order at 1210 hours and in the amount of $6000.00. Rick lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Bruce (Retired) also spoke on be- 2. Secretary Montoya conducted the half of the SFPD Wilderness Pro- roll call of the Board of Directors gram. The POA has been a long and Executive Board. time supporter of this program. 3. President Delagnes called for a 6. Bob Guinan (Retired) made a moment of silence for Nikki Allen presentation regarding the SFPD who passed away last week. Nikki Challenge and Make A Wish Foun- was the wife of Board Member Ray dation. Bob then made a monetary Allen. request in the amount of $5000.00 to sponsor teams for the SFPD 4. Parliamentarian Hebel gave the Challenge. The POA has been a oath of office to newly elected long time supporter of this event. Board Members Danny Miller (Co Bob was also pleased to announce B) and Pete Schlegle (Tac). President that another one of the events he Delagnes then offered thanks for assists with (SF Giants Law Enforce- Rick Bruce, left, and Walt Scott spoke on behalf of the SFPD Wilderness Program. the dedication and years of service ment Night) raised over $20,000.00 from their predecessors Jayme of the proceeds are donated to Motion was seconded by Rep. for charities. Campbell and Dan Laval. the SFPOA Community Services Landi (Co. K). A roll call vote was 7. Treasurer Halloran announced that 5. Walt Scott (Retired) of the SFPD Committee. This is also another taken with 24 (yes), 7 (no) and 3 the annual Parade of Stars which is Wilderness Program gave a pre- worthwhile event that the POA has (abstained). Motion carried. sponsored by TBS Productions will sentation which was followed by been involved with. 11. Julian Hill, President of the Of- be held on 12-18-11. A percentage 8. Herb Meiberger who is an incum- ficers for Justice addressed the bent for the SFERS Board gave a pre- Board of Directors regarding com- sentation regarding his candidacy. ments made by President Delagnes Herb has served on the retirement during the October 2011 Board board for 20 years. Meeting. After Julian’s initial com- 9. Rep. Evans (HQ) made a motion to ments, President Delagnes person- approve the minutes from the Oc- ally apologized to Julian which tober 2011 Board Meeting. Motion Julian accepted. Shortly after Julian was seconded by Rep. Madsen (Tac) spoke, Paul Yep, President of the and passed by voice vote without Asian Peace Officers Association opposition. addressed the Board of Directors regarding comments President 10. Rep. Gardner (Co. K) made a mo- Delagnes made at the October tion to endorse Debra Landis who 2011 Board Meeting. Once again, is a candidate for the SFERS Board. President Delagnes personally Mike Hebel swears in new Board members Danny Miller and Pete Schlegle

The meeting was moved into the Atrium in order to accommodate the overflow crowd.

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apologized to Paul which Paul ac- 14. Rep. Evans (HQ) made a motion the POA is currently $408,035.00 or amendments will be published in the cepted. During the following two to donate $5000.00 to the SFPD under budget. succeeding issue of the Journal. hour discussion, it was brought Challenge and Make A Wish Foun- 17. Rep. Landi (Co. K) announced the to the attention of the Board of dation. Motion was seconded by upcoming Toy Run will be held Directors that during recent PEG Rep. Rodgers (Co. D) and passed on 12-11-11. Contact Rep. Landi Meetings, concerns were raised by by voice vote without opposition. (Co K.) or Rep. Gardner (Co. K) for other employee groups. As a result 15. Rep. Falzon (Vice) announced that further information. of these meetings, the following he was stepping down from the 18. Meeting adjourned at 1535 hours. people read portions of a letter that Board of Directors and that this Respectfully Submitted, was written on behalf of the other was his last meeting. President Tony Montoya employee groups. Julian Hill, Presi- Delagnes thanked Dave for his ded- POA Secretary dent of the OFJ, Paul Yep, President ication and years of service while of the APOA, Una Bailey, President serving on the Board of Directors. *These minutes will not be adopted by of Pride Alliance and Mario Delga- 16. Treasurer Halloran provided each the Board of Directors until the next dillo, Vice-President of the LPOA. Board Member with a copy of the General Membership meeting. Corrections The letter calls for the POA Board Monthly Expense Recap Sheet and and amendments might be made prior of Directors to take action on four discussed various line items. Trea- to a vote to enter the minutes into the resolutions outlined in the letter. surer Halloran also announced that permanent record. All corrections and/ See your respective representative Herb Meiberger for the exact language outlined in the letter. Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call 12. Alex Tourk a well known and respected Political Advisor gave a Wednesday, November 16, 2011 brief presentation regarding politi- Vote 1 Vote 1 cal endorsements and local politics. President Gary Delagnes P Y Co. H Maris Goldsborough P Y This was followed by further dis- James Trail P Y cussion. Vice President Kevin Martin P Y Co. I Russ Gordon P N Secretary Tony Montoya P N 13. Rep. Evans (HQ) made a motion Jody Kato P AB to donate $6000.00 to the SFPD Treasurer Marty Halloran P N Wilderness Program. Motion was Co. J Kevin Lyons P Y Sergeant-At-Arms seconded by Rep. Rodgers (Co. D) Brian Philpott P Y Joseph Valdez P and passed by voice vote without Co. K Matt Gardner P Y Editor Ray Shine P opposition. Steve Landi P Y Co. A Ed Browne P Y Hdqtr. Kim D’Arcy P N George Rosko P Y John Evans P N Co. B Larry Bertrand P AB Narcotics Dave Falzon P Y Danny Miller P Y Frank Hagan P Y Co. C Dermot Dorgan P Y Tactical Mark Madsen P Y Chris Schaffer P Y Pete Schlegle P AB Co. D Kevin Healy P N Invest. Pierre Martinez E Matt Rodgers P N Dean Taylor P Y Co. E Tim Flaherty P Y Airport Joe Finigan P Y Jesus Peña P Y Reynaldo Serrano P Y Co. F Peter Dacre E Retired Ray Allen P Y Rob Imbellino E Co. G Chris Breen P Y Dean Sorgie P Y Bob Guinan Calendar of Events ark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact Mthe editor at [email protected]. Regularly Scheduled Meetings or Events Event Location Date & Time Coordinator Meeting, Veteran Police Officers Association Pacific Rod & Gun Club Second Tues. of Every Month, 11:00 AM Larry Barsetti (415) 566-5985 520 John Muir Drive, SF [email protected] Meeting, Widows & Orphans Aid Association Hall of Justice, Room 150, Second Tues. of Every Month, 2:00 PM Joe Reilly (415) 681-3660 (Traffic Co. Assembly Room) [email protected] Meeting, American Legion War Memorial Building Second Tues. of Every Month, 6:00 PM Greg Corrales SF Police-Fire Post 410 Van Ness Ave., SF (415) 759-1076 POA Board of Directors Meeting POA Building Third Wed. of Every Month, Noon POA Office (415) 861-5060 Meeting, Retired Employees of CCSF Irish Cultural Center Second Wed. of Every Month, 11:00 AM Reyna Kuk (415) 681-5949 Retiree Range Re-qualification SFPD Pistol Range First Fri. of each Month, 0730 – 1130 Range Staff (415) 587-2274

Specially Scheduled Events SFPD Challenge Aquatic Park, San Francisco Saturday, December 3, 2011 9:00 am www.SFPDChallenge.org Make-A-Wish Fundraiser Jefferson at Hyde Streets Operation Dream Toy Drive Candlestick Park, Entry Gates Sunday, December 4, 2011 9:00-1:00 49ers v. St. Louis Luncheon Meeting: POA Board Room Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Noon Chuck Bonnici(415) 640-4009 Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers 800 Bryant St. Central Station Christmas Party Kensington Park Hotel Saturday, December 10, 2011 6:00 PM Ed Carew (415) 315-2400 450 Post Street, 3rd Floor Dudley-Perkins Toy Run Mariposa Yacht Club, SF Sunday December 11, 2011 9:00 am Don Woolard (415) 627-7997 Benefiting Felix Sung Trust 405 Terry Francois Street FALEO Holiday Party & Casino Green Hills Country Club Friday, December 16, 2011 8:00 PM Glenn Sylvester (415) 559-8486 500 Ludeman Lane, Millbrae, CA Airport Bureau Christmas Party Hana Zen Restaurant Saturday, December 17, 2011, 6:30 PM Alvin Louie (415) 971-4578 Pier 39, San Francisco Off. Brian Tuvera Candlelight Vigil Taraval Police Station Thursday, December 22, 2011 6:45 PM 2345 24th Avenue, SF Page 4 POA Journal December 2011

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

November 8, 2011 and had severed two of his own fin- Bills Payable: succesive term as a Trustee by Mattox, gers as he threatened the responding Treasurer Taylor presented the 2nd by Taylor The monthly meeting of the Wid- officers and lastly, a third Meritorious routine monthly expenses of the As- Sally Foster was nominated for a ows and Orphans Aid Association for his role in the capture and arrest sociation, including payment of death vacant Trustee position by Centurioni, was called to order by President Matt and of two suspects who had robbed benefits, and requested approval for 2nd by Taylor Gardner on Tuesday, November 8, a grocery store and were about to bar- their payment. A motion by Centu- No further nominations were 2011 at 1:43 p.m. in Room 150 at the ricade themselves with hostages. In rioni, seconded by Mattox to approve brought forward and President Gard- Hall of Justice. 1968 Richard was one of the first re- payment passed without objection. ner thereafter closed the nomination President Gardner opened the meet- sponding officers to a horrific incident period. ing with the Pledge of Allegiance. in which a 14 year old girl was raped Unfinished Business: Dean Taylor, Treasurer, discussed and murdered. It remained a cold case Joe Reilly, Secretary, reported that the concept of an outreach program Roll Call of Officers: for years but through advanced DNA the Association’s annual audit and tax to eligible SFPD members who are President Matt Gardner, Vice-Presi- technology, the suspect was identified returns had been completed and filed currently not members of the WOAA. dent Mark McDonough, Secretary Joe and Richard was called out of retire- with the appropriate agencies. Trustee Reilly, Treasurer Dean Taylor, Trustees ment as a prosecution witness. The Mattox inquired about the status of Good of the Association: John Centurioni, John Keane, Al Lu- suspect, already in custody on other updates and revisions to the Associa- If you are a Widows and Orphans enow, Bob Mattox and Harold Vance charges, was representing himself in tion’s Constitution and Bylaws. The member who will be retiring soon, were present. court. However, he dropped his de- review of the Constitution and Bylaws or if you have retired in the last year, fense when he learned that the initial is still in progress. please remember that payroll deduc- Approval of the minutes investigating officer was “still around”. tions for dues will stop. Please con- of the October meeting: Martin F. (Joe) Moser, 89 years, New Business: tact the Association for instructions A motion made by Keane, seconded 24th Recruit Class, Star #1564, San Nominations for Officers and Trust- on maintaining your membership. by Luenow to approve the October Francisco native, graduate of Sacred ees for 2012. Pursuant to Article VI, Members can contact the Association minutes passed without objection. Heart High School. Martin had been Section 1 of the Bylaws, President at [email protected] in addition accepted to St. Mary’s College on a Gardner opened the floor to nomina- to the Association’s voice mail phone Receiving applications baseball scholarship at the outbreak of tions for President and vice-President number (415) 681-3660, or speak to for new members, suspensions World War II but instead he enlisted for 2012. any one of the Association officers. and reinstatements: in the U.S. Coast Guard. After his Mark McDonough was nominated Suspensions: Joyce Watkins, non- discharge from military service, he for President by Centurioni, 2nd by Adjournment: payment of dues for 6+ months, worked briefly as an auto mechanic Vance President Gardner set the next (returned bank draft) pursuant to before his appointment to the SFPD Bob Mattox was nominated for vice meeting for Tuesday, December 13, Art. III, Sec. 3 of the Association’s in 1945. His first assignment was to President by Vance, 2nd by Luenow 2011 at 1:45 p.m. in Room 150 at the Constitution. Ingleside Station followed by a transfer Dean Taylor was nominated for a Hall of Justice. A moment of silence Reinstatements to membership: to Co. K, motorcycles, in 1947. Martin full term as Treasurer by Keane, 2nd was observed for our deceased mem- Raymond Austin, John Kranci and was briefly detailed to the Bureau of In- by Vance bers. The meeting was adjourned at Gerald Neybert, upon payment of back spectors in 1955 but spent most of his Al Luenow was nominated for a 2:36 p.m. dues and penalties. career in the Traffic Company, serving successive term as a Trustee by Cen- Fraternally, Suspended member Joseph Yanuska as a solo motor officer, a 3-wheel traffic turioni, 2nd by Gardner Joe Reilly, requested to be dropped from Associa- officer and fixed post traffic officer. He Harold Vance was nominated for a Secretary tion membership. was promoted to temporary Sergeant President Gardner instructed that in 1975 while serving in Traffic Co. the suspension(s) and reinstatement(s) Administration before his retirement as noted be entered into the record. in 1976. While working his traffic beat Correction Report of the Trustees: in the Union St. area in the mid-1950s, Two member deaths Martin received a call which sent him were reported in October: to a local shop where the merchant Richard R. Duane, 80 years, 101st had become concerned about the Recruit Class, Star #1196, San Francis- crowd that had gathered after Marilyn co native, graduate of the Drew School, Monroe was seen entering the store. San Francisco. Richard was appointed Marilyn’s husband, Joe DiMaggio, was to the SFPD in 1965 after operating a circling the block in his car waiting moving and storage business. His first for her to finish shopping. Martin and assignment was to the former Potrero his partner flagged DiMaggio down, Station followed by a transfer to Cen- got him parked and then escorted the tral Station in 1968. He was appointed actress to the waiting car as the crowd an Assistant Inspector in 1972 and stood by in amazement. Martin also Inspector in 1979. He served in the became well known in the Depart- Homicide Detail and was a member of ment for his recurring role as a circus the Task Force investigating the Zebra clown in the annual Christmas party Murders in 1973 and 1974. He later held for children of Police Department served in the Auto Detail remaining families. there until his retirement in 1987. Richard received a Third Grade Merito- Communications: rious (Bronze Medal of Valor) in 1969 Routine correspondence and the for his role in the capture of an armed normal monthly bills were received suspect who robbed a service station, in October. The Association was the another Third Grade for the capture recipient of a generous $1000.00 dona- tion from the Cox Family Foundation of a crazed person armed with a meat In the November 2011 issue of the POA Journal, we mistakenly listed George in the past month. cleaver who was threatening citizens Rosko’s retirement date as July, 2012. In fact, George (seen here on the left and shaking hands with POA Welfare Officer Mike Hebel) will retire six months sooner, on January 7, 2012. We regret the error, and wish George all the best in his well-deserved retirement from the SFPD. San Francisco’s Law Enforcement Personnel receive 15% off all safes! Retirements

• Gun Safes • Pistol Boxes The San Francisco Police Officers Asso- ciation congratulates the following POA members on her recent retirement from • Tactical • Fire Proof the SFPD. This veteran will be difficult to replace, as she takes with her decades of • Wall/Floor • Burglary experience and job knowledge. The most recently retired SFPD members is:

617 7th Street • San Francisco, CA 94103 • Officer Denis Joyce #307 from Mission Station, Solo Motorcycle • Officer Craig Kuwabara #829 from Medical Liason 415-398-6161 • [email protected] • Inspector Robin Matthews #2214 from EEO December 2011 POA Journal Page 5 …Birth: Congratulations to Sean and Maria Around The Griffin (Bayview Investigative Team) on the birth of their first child,Dylan Charles Griffin 7 lbs. 2 oz 19 inches, Chief’s Department on November 5, 2011 at 0256 hours. Celebrating Dylan’s arrival are Grand- By Al Casciato parents, retired Range Master, Mickey Corner and Ann Griffin as well as Uncle Patrick Griffin, Northern Station. It is impossible to be the chief Aunt Sara Griffin is already preparing of the San Francisco Police De- cousins Brooke (3) and Patrick Jr (1) partment and not be proud of the to welcome their new cousin. We wish officers under this command, and the entire family all the best… not be honored to lead them all in service to this city. …In the Line of Duty: I learn almost daily of some Shortly after Vallejo Officer James ordinary police work that was Capoot was killed in the line of duty performed in some extraordi- by an armed robber his family asked nary way. A case in point is the that the public honor his memory by shootout with — and arrest of — thanking officers on patrol for their a violent parolee in the Western service. Being on a motorcycle I was Addition by Northern Station partners Patrick Griffin and Michael Tursi. a recipient of several of those expres- Attorney General Kamala Harris recently honored both officers for their sions of gratitude. A very uplifting acts of valor. The full story is on page 9 of this issue of the Journal. The pair feeling that makes a career in law of officers also received the prestigious Annual Heroes Award presented enforcement well worth it… by the Golden Gate Breakfast Club. It was my privilege to nominate both …They Remember officers for these awards, and to be present when each received their much- Everything We Do: deserved recognition. On that day last June, Patrick and Michael personi- Members of the public always re- fied qualities that are common in all San Francisco police officers; selfless …Happy Holidays and a Happy member their contacts with police dedication to duty, and unhesitating service to the people of this city. New Year to All… officers and most of the feedback Greeting cards are going into mailboxes and holiday shopping is well …Stability: we (as officers) receive is usually the underway…must be December. December means that this will be the last The Mayoral election is behind us negative. I venture to say that there column for 2011. That said, while many of us were pre-“Occupied” for the and an opportunity for department are more good memories than there month of November with activities at the foot of Market Street, we still stability is upon us. Chief Greg Suhr are bad. Case in point; at a function managed to attend to many other things around our fair City. Before I go can now get out and visit the troops, in North Beach two ladies asked if I into those things, I want to thank all those that put time in “policing” the find out if his policies and vision are knew Officer Sally DeHaven. I told situation at/around Justin Herman Plaza for your patience and professional- being implemented as he envisions, them yes and advised them that she ism — neither has gone unnoticed as I receive compliments everywhere I get feedback from the public and get had recently retired. They immedi- go on just how “classy” you’ve all been under very trying circumstances. to work without the looming cloud of ately launched in to a dissertation of Much appreciated. Stay cool! an election… all the good memories they had of Back to November, the month began with the rainy Veteran’s Day Pa- Sally as their beat officer and all the rade. This event is so meaningful as we are privileged to walk side by side …Mark Your Calendar: other Mission Station Officers who with the proud veterans from service past and present. This being the Shortly after December 25 you will served during the period they owned case, the Veteran’s Day Parade really should be better attended. Hopefully receive your retirement board ballot. and operated Market Street Cobbler on next year! In the meantime, please keep those that are still in harm’s way Retirement Board Commissioners Joe where else, Market Street. So from re- defending what our country stands for in lands far away in your thoughts Driscoll, Sean Elsbernd and I along tired cobblers Nan and Tess: big shout and prayers this Holiday Season. It is because of the sacrifices made past, with retired Retirement Board Execu- of “Thank You to Mission Station”… present, and in the future by the men and women of our armed services tive Director Clare Murphy, retired that we enjoy the freedoms that we do. God bless every one of them and Retirement Board Chief Investment …Raising a Teenager: The Us Department of Health bring them home safely. Officer David Kushner and a host of Another Election Day also came and went in the last 30 days. Heartfelt others are strongly endorsing active has two websites — www.health.org and www.samhsa.gov that contains congratulations go out to Mayor Lee, District Attorney Elect Gascón, and miscellaneous employee Deborah Sheriff Elect Mirkarimi. We look forward to working with all of you to make Landis for the Board. Watch for your several “Tips for Teens” the material contained let’s you have a frank dis- this City safer for everyone. On the sports front, our 49ers went undefeated ballot and please read the material and during the month of October and, as of this writing, are undefeated in keep in mind that we are extremely cussion with your teen about the truth behind Hallucinogens, Inhalants, November as well going into their Thanksgiving Day game against the passionate in making this recommen- Ravens. There hasn’t been this much excitement around the Niners since dation… Methamphetamine, HIV/AIDS, Club Drugs and more. They also provide a the 80’s/early 90’s…to put that in perspective, I was still combing my hair …Rest-In-Peace: hotline 1-8777-726-4727 to assist. Big back then — which should tell you how long ago that was. Go Niners — Retired Officer Michael Duffy thanks to Director Ron Brooks and playoffs baby!!!! passed away on November 5, 2011 less the HIDTA Team at the Federal build- In closing, as I said in my Thanksgiving message: I’m grateful to all of than a month shy of his 84th birthday. ing for providing the information… you for what you do; and so are the residents and visitors of San Francisco. I had the honor of attending his fu- There is no mission nobler than the reason we became police officers in neral in uniform as the last remaining ..Season of Giving: the first place — we became cops to help people. Someone once said, “The member who had worked along side, Our Police Department season of only reason things happen in this world is because someone makes them with and as a partner of Mike. He was giving efforts are in full swing. Just happen”. Whoever said this could well have been speaking of the men and the kindest man I have ever met. A prior to Thanksgiving Mayor Ed Lee women of this proud Department. Officers who go out everyday doing man who never gave up on life or on and Supervisor John Avalos joined whatever they can — whether asked to or of their own initiative — to make any person he ever met. His wake and officers in the Mission to distribute things happen (or prevent them from happening) to make San Francisco a funeral drew a large cross section of turkeys to 50 families (nice segment safer better place for everyone. You truly are “San Francisco’s Finest” and I retirees attesting to his magical charm on Ch 14.). Officers also distributed am so thankful to have the honor and privilege to be your Chief. and ability to reach out by phone to an additional 50 turkeys to families Please take a few minutes this weekend and reflect on the good that you check up on how we were doing and residing in the Tenderloin....As we are doing and how much folks in this town, especially the less fortunate, to let us know that we were in his look towards Christmas Chief Greg need you to be just as you are. It’s really something special. Always remem- thoughts and prayers… Suhr has energized Operation Dream ber that, and keep the thought close at heart in all that you do for a toy distribution Christmas week …Is E-mail History? in the Housing Authority Properties, Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra! On November 8, 2011 SFPD hosted a tree give away in the Tenderloin, Take Care and Be Safe Out There, the “Best Practices and Regional Make-A-Wish Foundation toy car sale Greg Suhr Resources Sharing Summit” at the and Cable Car pull, and several vistis Chief of Police, San Francisco Police Department Bill Graham Auditorium. The sympo- by Santa Clause to hospital and district sium brought together numerous law station toy give-a-ways. A big Thank enforcement executives from the Bay You to Fire Department Toy Program Area and beyond and was quite inter- and the POA for their cooperation esting and informative. One speaker and support. — To support any of the during the Technology session cap- above programs please send donations Julia A. Hallisy, d.d.s. tured our attention with his analysis to SFPD care of the Community Rela- that e-mail may be on its way out soon tions Unit. Accepting Most Dental Plans to be replaced with a new more secure communications system specifically Vote Deborah Landis 595 Buckingham Way, Suite 305 • San Francisco, California 94132 Retirement Board – Endorsed by POA designed for law enforcement. A big Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011 thank you to Chief Suhr for enabling Announcements, notices or tidbits can be e-mailed to alfrmsf@ aol.com, us to attend and Captain Terri Barrett Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy — Narcotics Bureau and the Academy Staff for handling all faxed to 552-5741, or mailed to Around the logistics… the Department, 800 Bryant St., 2nd Floor, SF, CA 94103. Page 6 POA Journal December 2011

This and That… ing to see a political hack making a name and headlines for him or her By Kevin Martin Al carving the turkey, and Joe slicing self by attacking honest and hard- working cops for doing their jobs! SFPOA Vice President the ham, we were in business and ready to go! It’s even more disingenuous when it happens during a political campaign. All enjoyed the great meal and It was a true It’s not the first time we’ve seen this the guests of Family House were very Family [House] Thanksgiving… crap and it sure as hell won’t be the happy to have the opportunity to have I hope every one of you had a great last because this is what these losers a taste of home cooking. Thanksgiving Holiday and took ad- do. They have little or no substance vantage of every opportunity to spend My very special thanks to all the to their campaign, so they go after big time with friends and loved ones. above named volunteers who made targets like the uniformed cops. The this great day possible. Each of you was I know that many members of our media doesn’t blink, either, because responsible for bringing joy and hap- department were involved in several cops make the news, and the news sells piness to some very deserving people. holiday functions around the city this the papers and the TV commercials. Thank you all very much. Thanksgiving. One event that has be- Of course, levelheaded people see come a favorite tradition is the cooking through these staged crises, and the of- of a Thanksgiving meal with all the Where does the time go… fending candidate ends up more often trimmings for the wonderful people, It amazes me just how quickly this than not with a very dismal showing staff, and guests of UCSF Family House year has passed by with 2012 knocking at the ballot box. at 50 Irving Street. on the door. Sadly, there is no regard for these As many of you know, Family House Many notable events took place this officers or their families. They have is a place of refuge for families who year in our own department, including to live through this hell for what must have infants or young children admit- the naming of Greg Suhr as our Chief seem forever. Their lives and careers ted to UCSF Hospital for a serious ill- of Police. is due in large part to a failure on the are put on hold indefinitely. It’s really part of the Board of Supervisors to ex- ness. Many are families of the children Without going into the matter too rather sad to see this happen. Disgust- tend the DROP beyond June 30, 2011. we visit each month. Family House has deeply, let’s just say it is very nice to ing and infuriating indeed. But in the The department is taking measures been exceptionally kind and generous have “One of our own” back in the end, just really, really sad. for this mass exodus by implementing to members of ours and other police saddle. I know the officers will emerge departments in need. changes that they and the city hope triumphantly from this madness be- I am very pleased the way things will keep the department effective and Paul Gould, Director of Operations cause they are right and just. They are turned out and it appears that our efficient. at Family House is a real great guy and ship is on the right course once again; honest, hardworking, professional and is wonderful to work with, as is the especially in light of the recent elec- with great integrity. entire staff. tion results which saw Mayor Lee ef- If it’s November, They will survive this ordeal be- One of the better aspects of cooking fectively elected to a four year term, it must mean politics… cause they are men of strong faith and the Thanksgiving Dinner at Family and the great success of the Prop “C” The political landscape of the city good moral character; so much more House is that sons and daughters of victory and the significant defeat of is once again changing with the in- than their accuser. our members involved in the effort are Prop “D.” troduction of “Rank Choice Voting” encouraged and allowed to participate Those victories have virtually en- to our voters and very important Su- Holiday Gift ideas… pervisorial elections in key districts in the festivities, as well making it a sured that our contract will remain If you’re looking for a great holiday about the city in the upcoming year. real family event! intact through 2015, which is of great gift for family or friends, consider This year was no different. We had relief to many (…and much to the Through it all, our department and some outstanding barbeque sauces several volunteers, some new ones and chagrin of a few ignoble others.) its outstanding members, the best and barbeque spice rubs from our some “old timers” who joined us for a In a year marred with violence cops in the world, continue to do an good friend Spencer O’Meara and his great day of cooking, laughing, talk- against police and an alarming rate of outstanding job day in and day out. lovely sweetheart Sara Burchard who ing, watching football and, of course, police officers killed in the line of duty, We do our job professionally and with have formed S&S Brand. Spencer is eating turkey with the families. (as of this writing) I am so grateful that great integrity because that’s what is the Executive Chef at the Paragon My beautiful and talented wife El- our members have been free of grave expected of us all. This is a world-class Restaurant, and has developed an out- len Marie, along with our daughter violence. I thank God, our training, city with a world-class police depart- standing line of barbeque sauces and Grace, joined forces with Commander our instincts, our partners, our fellow ment. dry rubs just in time for Christmas. Lyn Tomioka and her husband Kirk officers, and our will to fight back and We exercise great compassion Spencer has been involved with many (both whom have volunteered at Fam- survive the violence of others against and generous community outreach POA and Police Department events ily House for the past four Thanksgiv- us for this good fortune. to the residents and neighborhoods in the past such as the Torch Run for ings — as long as we’ve been doing I am very grateful for and pleased of San Francisco through our many Special Olympics and Make a Wish. this!); Tony Flores and his very lovely with the more “hands-on” and aggres- sponsored programs such as The Po- Spencer is a great guy who is a friend daughters Monica and Jessica; “The sive approach to our employment of lice Athletic League; The Wilderness of the cops! Great” Joe Finigan and his lovely defensive tactics in the field. Program; The Fishing Program and Go on line to www.sandsbrand.com through the donations to many local wife Linda and their adult children The Defensive Tactics instructors at or call 415-994-3384 for more informa- charities and organizations through Doug and Krista; and Al “The Carver” the academy are doing an outstand- tion or to order some of the very best our Community Services Committee. Wurdinger (also a fourth year volun- ing job of keeping us on top of our barbeque sauces around! teer); POA Treasurer Marty Halloran; game and keeping us healthy and safe. We are called upon by so many Support Spencer and Sara and give and last but certainly not least, Edie Thanks guys! to do so much…and we answer the some great holiday gifts your family Lewis of Traffic Company who is truly call. Whether it’s handling a call We solemnly remembered the tenth and friends will really love! one of San Francisco’s Finest. Edie is a for service; spending time coaching anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks on wonderful person who gives so much or mentoring youths; visiting sick our country with memorial services of herself to so many people. With children at the hospital; tending to a This year’s final thoughts… at City Hall with elected officials and all the volunteer work and mentoring senior citizen who just needs a friendly As this year draws to a close, I want honored guests; at AT&T Park with that Edie does, it’s a wonder that she ear and a few minutes; chasing a purse to take this time to I wish you all a joy- the San Francisco Giants with a truly was able to find time to help out at snatch suspect down a dark alley in ous and peaceful season of light and wonderful and memorable pre-game Family House…but that’s Edie, always the middle of the night in the rain; love! God Bless you all and thanks so ceremony event involving members of putting others before herself. Edie is a standing on line at a demo (we’ve much for the great year! May all your the San Francisco Police Department great representative and diplomat for done a lot of that lately!) or address- holiday dreams come true! and members of the Sheriff’s Depart- the department and certainly for this ing a group of concerned citizens at a See you next year, and may all of ment. (Just in case you forgot Greg association. community meeting, we always an- your winter dreams come true … ex- Neal, the G-men thumped the bums swer the call. We go where few dare… cept for the Red Sox fans. We also had a very special volunteer that day 8-1!) with us for the first time, Christine we deal with some of the very sickest, It was only a few months before the Pubill, daughter of Jose “Nido” and deranged and violent people society 9/11 Ceremonies were observed by Counselor’s Corner Kathy Pubill who did an outstanding has to offer…we run towards danger Americans and Citizen’s of the World job making the pumpkin pies and the when so many run the other way… when an elite team of Navy Seals fa- punch with our daughter, Grace. as they should. We listen to those tally wounded the Adolf Hitler of our The shopping was done the day who have no one to talk to, we offer time, Osama Bin Laden, in a swift, cal- counsel, advice and encouragement to before at Arguello Super with the as- culated operation under the watchful sistance of Sal Qaqunda. Sal is just a those who are trying to do it right…we eye of our Commander in Chief. You feed the hungry, we talk the severely great guy and friend and supporter of can rest assured that not many tears the POA. depressed out of taking their lives, we were shed at the loss of such a human protect the vulnerable and the weak… The helping hands met at ten monster. Enough said. we’re cops, it’s what we do. And, we do o’clock when the menu was discussed Our department is one in transition. all that very well! and the assignments delegated. Every- In almost no time at all, our depart- It is easy to get discouraged and John Tennant is away. one kept busy working together until ment will see all 267 members cur- finally at four o’clock the masterpiece frustrated when we become targets of He will return next month.” rently in the DROP retire and leave the unfair criticism. It is very dishearten- dinner was ready to be served. With department. This crisis-in-the-making December 2011 POA Journal Page 7 Page 8 POA Journal December 2011 Police-Fire Post 456 Helping Our Own The following members of our law News By Greg Corrales enforcement family need our help: “Ho-ka hey! It is a good day to fight! It rounded while defending Bastogne in is a good day to die! Strong hearts, brave Family of Vallejo Officer James Capoot the forested Ardennes region. When hearts to the front! Weak hearts and given an ultimatum to surrender or Officer Capoot was slain in the line of duty and leaves his wife and three cowards to the rear! face annihilation, 101st’s commander, — Crazy Horse, Oglala Sioux chief daughters. A trust has been established. Donations can be made to: General Anthony McAuliffe defiantly gave his famous response, “Nuts!” The Retiree Lou Barberini was kind 101st held until advance elements of Officer James Capoot Family Trust enough to send me an article which General George Patton’s Third Army c/o Sgt. Mark Nicol of the Vallejo POA appeared in the October 15, 2011 edi- broke through the German line the tion of the New York Times. The article, P.O. Box 4218 next day. written by Michael Phillips, is about Vallejo, Ca 94590 Staff Sergeant Don Nicholas, who at Discussions between North Korea 59, is the oldest of the 6,000 soldiers in and the U.S. on resuming searches for Officer Todd Kettwig, CHP the 25th Infantry Division in eastern the remains of GIs missing from the Afghanistan. He is one of the very few Korean War have begun, according to All: Some have expressed the desire for a contact for the fundraiser Vietnam vets now back for more in an announcement by the Communist for CHP Officer Todd Kettwig who has incurable cancer and a Afghanistan. state. “Work for talks between the Raised in Ohio, Sgt. Nicholas young family in need. Support can be sent to the following person/ militaries of the DPRK (North Korea) dropped out of high school and joined and the U.S. is now under way,” said a address. — Rene LaPrevotte the Marine Corps in 1971, and was on spokesman for North Korea’s Foreign the second-to-last helicopter to leave Ministry. The Pentagon said earlier Lt. John Arrabit the Saigon embassy in 1975. He left ac- that it had initially contacted Pyong- Gold Run CHP Office tive duty in 1978. After the September yang about resuming the searches, 11 attacks he tried getting back into 50 Canyon Creek Road which were halted in May 2005 over the Marine Corps. The Corps said no, Gold Run 95717-0008 concerns about North Korea’s nuclear but in 2004 the Army Reserve said yes. program. Pyongyang’s announcement 530-389-2205 Rene’s He was 52-years-old. came hours after the U.S. offered Next July, Sgt. Nicholas turns 60, $900,000 to North Korea for flood and the Army will tell him that he assistance. Amanda Amoroso can’t go to war anymore. He’s trying A total of 7,986 Korean War heroes to get a quick commission as an of- are still listed as missing on the Korean Amanda Amoroso, daughter of Officer Mike Amoroso of Co. E, ficer; that would allow him to join peninsula, the vast majority of whom the medical corps, which has a higher Northern Station, is battling cancer. Officer Mike Amoroso has are in North Korea. The Pentagon’s retirement age. been accepted into the Catastrophic Illness Program FM. He is Joint POW/MIA Accounting Com- “I don’t mind people calling me mand conducted 33 search missions in in need of hours. Only vacation hours can be donated in 8-hour old.” He says. “The only time I get North Korea between 1996-2005. They increments on CIP-FM donation form, his number is 001705. upset is if they say I’m old and I can’t recovered 229 “Probable” remains, ac- do something.” Please contact the Behavioral Science Unit at (415) 837-0875 or cording to the Pentagon’s POW/MIA Fifty years ago this December, the POA at (415) 861-5060 for donation forms. Missing Personnel Office, of which 88 America sustained its first actual have been identified and returned to Financial donations can be made directly to The Amanda Amoroso battlefield fatality in South Vietnam. families. The American in question was in the Relief Fund at the SF Police Credit Union, Acct #1378496 clandestine Army Security Agency A junior partner in a law firm was — Kevin Martin (ASA). Its first contingent of person- sent to the state capital to represent a nel set up shop in Saigon on May 23. long-term client accused of robbery. Frankie Shouldice 1961, as the 400th USASA Operations After days of trial, the case was won, Unit. Arriving in-country on a civilian the client acquitted and released. Ex- Frankie is the 12-year old son of Inspector Ronan Shouldice of CSI. passport in the summer of 1961, Spec. cited about his success, the attorney Frankie is battling leukemia. A “Friends of Frankie Shouldice” 4 James T. Davis, an ASA cryptologist, e-mailed the firm: “Justice prevailed.” joined the secretive 3rd Radio Research account has been established at the SFPCU #1373520 The senior partner sent his reply one Unit, which was based at Tan Son Nhut second later, “Appeal immediately.” — Marty Halloran Air Base. In lieu of our December meeting, On December 22, 1961, Davis was Madeline Cashion we will visit the veterans at Fort Miley leading a South Vietnamese radio- Hospital. It is one of our most impor- Dear SFPOA — direction-finding mission 12 miles tant functions. Many of these old vet- from Saigon, near the old French gar- I am five years old and I have cancer. It’s called embrynal rhabdo- erans have outlived their friends and rison at Cau Xang along highway 10 myosarcoma. I had a surgery to take out a big owie from my tummy. families, and it really brightens their to Duc Hoa, when it was ambushed holidays to have visitors. We give them Now, I am taking medicine through my tubbies to get the rest of the by 10 Viet Cong. His truck disabled Christmas cards with cash and other owie out of my tummy. The medicine is called chemotherapy and by a land mine, Davis got off four or gifts. It’s very special. Special thanks five rounds from his rifle before being it makes my hair fall out. I am in treatment for 46 weeks to get rid to Lieutenant Dan Perea who made a mortally wounded. very generous donation toward the of my cancer. I will kick the owie’s booty! cash gifts we give the patients. Thanks for caring! — Madeline Claire Cashion As Allied troops closed in on Berlin In January we will be back at the in the fall of 1944, Germany launched Veterans’ War Memorial Building, 401 Mail checks to “Cashion Family Fund.” an all-out effort to break the Allied Van Ness Avenue, Room 212. We meet Sgt. Sean Conley lines and threw back the invasion on on the second Tuesday of every month. December 16. Stretched thin, the Al- 1666 N. Main Street Meetings start at 6:00 PM and refresh- lied lines gave way in the face of the Walnut Creek, CA. 94596 ments are served at the conclusion of German advance, and within days Legion business. the 101st Airborne found itself sur-

Deaths Submitting Obituaries and Memorial Tributes The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, Any member may submit a separate memo- non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: rial tribute to a deceased member. Any such Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification by piece will not appear in the matrix, but will be placed in the Mail section, or, with prior approval Layton (Michael) Duffy November 5, 2011 83 Retired SFPD M. Ortelle of the editor, as a sidebar piece. The Journal will Martin Moser October 25, 2011 89 Retired SFPD M. Ortelle also accept and publish in the Mail section Lawrence Sheerin November 6, 2011 79 Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotte short letters about a deceased member written by a person in the immediate family. However, *Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source. the Journal will not reprint obituaries or photos The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, however the staff or employees of the that were published in any other print media, SFPOA make no official confirmation. web site, or Internet blog. December 2011 POA Journal Page 9

Never Forget Complete text of nomination letter Bryan Tuvera 5th Anniversary Officers Tursi and Griffin Candle Light Vigil Receive Awards for Valor Taraval Station, 2345 24th Avenue As reported on Page One of this is- the public, they decided to double- December 22, 2012, 1845 hours sue of the Journal, San Francisco police park their unmarked police car in The family of Bryan Tuvera wishes this be the final large event. officers Patrick Griffin and Michael front of the driveway to prevent the Bryan Tuvera was shot by a suspect on 12/22/06 and pronounced Tursi were recently awarded Medals for parolee’s escape. dead on 12/23/06. Officer Bryan Tuvera’s Family and friends will Valor from Attorney General Kamala The officers quickly exited their car join Taraval Station on the above time and date to remember Bryan. At Harris. In his nomination letter to and availed themselves of a tactical ad- 1845 hours participants will be shuttled to Lawton and 25th Avenue where the AG’s office, Chief Greg Suhr sum- vantage. Officer Tursi saw the parolee a candle light vigil will be lead by Father Healy. Participants will march marized the actions of the officers as reach toward his waistband and then with candle lights to Taraval Station. There speakers will remember Bryan follows: point a handgun toward Officer Grif- and there will be refreshments and snacks to follow. fin. Officer Tursi yelled, “GUN!” just — Sgt. Kevin Mannix, Taraval Station “On June 24 2011, 10:45 p.m. of- as the parolee fired at Officer Griffin. ficers from SFPD Northern Station Both officers returned fire. The parolee December 23, 2011 marks the five-year responded to a call of shots fired. No stopped shooting, and in an effort to anniversary of when Officer Bryan Tuvera, suspect was located but they did find escape, drove around the police car. #1941 was killed in the line of duty. Jo- large caliber shell casings of an assault However, he lost control of his car sephine Borges would like to offer these rifle. Later, other officers assigned to and, after traversing all of four lanes of pins for sale. 100 percent of the proceeds the station’s Plain Clothes unit, Of- the street, crashed into several parked will go toward future memorializations ficers Griffin and Tursi, reviewed the cars. Inside of the suspect’s car was a honoring Bryan. report and recognized the location semi-automatic pistol near the center The pins are approximately 1.25” x 1” as one associated with a parolee who console and an AK-47 assault rifle on and are $5.00 each. If you would like to had a history of violence. The officers the passenger floorboard. buy a pin, please contact Lt. Arthur Borges, focused their attentions on locating These young officers displayed keen #1883 at Richmond Station (swings) (415) this subject. investigative skills, commitment to 666-8000 or Sgt. Kevin Mannix, #1070 at On June 29, 2011, 7:00 a.m., both duty, and bravery by locating and Taraval Station at (415) 759-3100 (days). officers were off-duty after working arresting a violent, dangerous, and Bryan will never be forgotten. He was into the early morning hours on an- armed parolee. Officers Griffin and a true hero. other case. Officer Griffin learned from Tursi’s actions were well thought out, an informant that the parolee was tactically sound, consistent with train- thought to be living in a garage in the ing and designed to safeguard the Vote **Vote** Vote Northern District. Since time was of community.” the essence, at 7:45 a.m. both officers — Chief of Police Greg Suhr returned to the station to corroborate Deborah Landis CFO the informant’s information. An Active Miscellaneous Employee For Retirement Board Thereafter, the officers responded immediately Proud to serve and protect your Possesses the Knowledge, Ability and Skills to serve as a fiduciary to the garage where the parolee was thought to REAL ESTATE investments Trustee who will ensure the retirement fund is protected, grows and be living, saw a car pull- delivers the promised benefits to all who have served and are serving. Richard Sarro, GRI ing out of a driveway, and Realtor®, Top Producer Endorsed as of 11/18/2011 by recognized the driver as Police Officer 17 years, Retired the parolee who was the 415.680.5042 cell San Francisco Firefighters Local 798 focus of their investiga- We’re all about [email protected] ***San Francisco Police Officers Association*** tion. Given the danger San Francisco www.discoversfhomes.com Municipal Executives Association that the parolee posed to DRE #01838935 ***Veteran Police Officers Association*** 215 West Portal Avenue • San Francisco CA 94127 Retired Firemen and Widows Association of SFFD Retirement Board President Al Casciato (Police) Retirement Board Commissioners Joe Driscoll (Fire) and Sean Elsbernd Retirement Board Executive Director, Clare Murphy (Ret.) and Deputy Director of Investments, David Kushner (Ret.) Partial list

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In an ongoing effort to keep the membership advised of activities at the POA I will make every attempt to provide the minutes of the Community Service Committee. The committee meets approximately every six weeks and as always we discuss and vote on requests for donations submitted to the POA. The majority of the requests are submitted from non-profit organizations in and around San Francisco. Many of these organizations depend greatly on associations like ours so that they may provide assistance to the sick, elderly, and the youth of our community. The Community Service Committee Fund has been designated as a federal tax exempt 501© 3 account at the S.F.P.O.A. The majority of the funds in this account are raised through our annual “Parade of Stars” show held in Decem- ber each year. The Community Service Committee met on September 1, 2011 & October 13, 2011 and although many requests are submitted only the below listed or- ganizations were approved for donations. September Meeting Call For Entry Leukemia/Lymphoma Walk for Life (Officer Chris Ritter)...... $1,000.00 St Robert’s Festival (Sergeant Brian Philpott)...... $250.00 Photographers wanted! Members of the San Francisco Fire Department San Marin Pop Warner Youth Football (Officer Kevin Lyons)...... $2,000.00 and San Francisco Police Department are invited to submit images for a SFFD 911 Stair Climb...... $500.00 collaborative photography exhibit featuring the personal photographic La Casa De Las Madres (Inspector Pierre Martinez)...... $500.00 worksof San Francisco Firefighters and Police Officers entitled “Visions Sacred Heart Cathedral Golf Tournament (Sergeant Brian Canedo).... $1,100.00 Beyond the Badge.” ICA 4th Annual Gala...... $500.00 The exhibit is not about the mission of San Francisco Fire or Police Janet Pomeroy Center...... $50.00 Departments, it about showcasing the artistic vision of its members. We San Jose POA Golf Tournament...... $300.00 want color and black and white images of landscapes, travel, people, Ronald McDonald House Gala...... $500.00 abstract,night, underwater, documentary... Submit your absolute best!!! LAPPL Golf Tournament...... $300.00 Images selected will be exhibited at San Francisco Park and Recreation San Francisco Suicide Prevention Center...... $1,000.00 Harvey Milk Photo Center, with the opening date of Friday, February Diablo Valley Veterans Association...... $500.00 3rd,2012. Photographers will provide framed and ready to hang selected Mac-Can-Do Tenderloin Youth Track Club...... $500.00 images by January 19, 2012. More information on printing and framing Lefty O’Doul’s Foundation for Kids...... $250.00 standards (and resources) submission dates, etc. will be given to those Salvation Army San Francisco...... $500.00 who sign up. Wu Yee Children’s Center...... $500.00 Photographers interested in submitting pictures: If you have a website, forward location link to Lt. Dwayne Newton, SFFD. Email: eyeworksphoto@ October Meeting gmail.com or call 415-385-3936 if you have any questions. Mission Educational Project Inc...... $1,000.00 Another option is to join Flickr.com and join the group “Visions Be- Camp Haze (Inspector Gary Delagnes)...... $2,000.00 yond the American Legion Police Fire Post #456 (Officer Bob Belt)...... $1,000.00 Badge”at http://www.flickr.com/groups/firepolice/ Tour De Tahoe (Inspector Rob Ziegler)...... $1,000.00 Participants are requested to gather 20-25 images and upload to the Flickr San Francisco Night Ministry...... $250.00 group. If your images are not digital, please contact Lt. Dwayne Newton Mission Language & Vocational School...... $250.00 to arrange a meeting. (Minimum print size is 11”x14”). St Paul’s Parish...... $1,000.00 ALL IMAGES MUST BE SUBMITTED for review BY DECEMBER 14th, 2011. Dave Christensen, Director of the San Francisco Harvey Milk Photo Center is coordinating the exhibit. The Harvey Milk Photography Center is the largest public darkroom in the United States and has been a cornerstone of arts programming in the community since the 1940s. They offer a wide variety of weekly classes, Saturday workshops, and orientations in both film and digital photogra- phy for all skill levels. Additionally, they offer memberships that include full use of the darkroom, film processing areas, and state-of-the-art digital lab, along with the opportunity for members to showcase their work in four exhibits per year. Harvey Milk Center For Cultural Arts, 50 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA.94117, San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department (415) 554-8919

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By Ry Cooder can decipher without much effort, as By John Sandford member, Virgil asks if he thought any- Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi opposed to some of Mr. Ellroy’s riffs Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi one in the club might be setting off about conspiratorial crime everywhere bombs. The man responded with, “... Like scotch whiskey or sautéed sweet in Los Angeles. But both men focus on John Sandford has been the author no. I don’t think any of our guys would breads, Ry Cooder is an acquired taste. crime and how people find themselves of police thrillers for many years and do that. We’ve got some rednecks, Not everyone finds his style of music in unexpected situations. Mr. Cooder received praise from many quarters. I but you know, they’re all...fishermen. or writing appealing. I acquired the gives the reader a vivid view of com- hadn’t joined the crowd, until now. I Fishermen don’t kill people.” “Well, taste for most all things Cooder more mon poor people living on the edge of wish I hadn’t waited so long. He’s as maybe muskie fishermen,” Virgil re- than thirty years ago when I first heard what they need and what they can get. good as advertised. sponds. “Okay, I’ll give you that, .. But him playing a slide guitar behind a In the story Who Do You Know That He has written dozens of popular not us trout guys. Crappie guys might popular singer of that era. Since that I Don’t?, a tailor who caters to maria- novels, two non-fiction works and won be bombers, but I don’t think walleye musical moment I have been listening chi band players makes an attempt to a Pulitzer Prize. The Prize was awarded guys, or bass or bluegill guys. Bull- to everything I could find that he has discover who murdered a musician he for his work as a journalist in 1986 for head guys...well, we don’t talk about produced and the amount of music is knew. Mr. Cooder has included two his coverage of a mid-western farm bullhead guys. I don’t think they’d go huge. For many years he made his liv- members of a band who buy one suit, crisis. His work as a journalist, much violent, but they’re not quite right in ing as a studio musician, followed by taking turns wearing it for different like Michael Connolly’s similar back- the head, if you know what I mean.” a style that might be considered blues- jobs. One of the tailor’s best clues in ground, gives him a style ideally suited And I certainly learned something folk, or is it something more complex searching for the murderer is a large for building stories, either at a quick about making bombs. As the bomber than that? He has played and recorded collection of 78 record, but these aren’t pace or pausing at the right moment states, “After that, the bomb-making the music of Bix Beiderbecke, a great the only artifacts woven into the story to get the reader wondering what will was the least of it. Everything he jazz musician from the 1920s who to make 1949 come alive again: long happen next. needed to know about switches he drank himself to death at the age of cars with big fins, men in zoot suits Shock Wave is an apt title for this could find on the Internet, with parts 28 (Prohibition booze was dangerous with watch fobs. A bit of San Francisco novel as Mr. Sandford takes the reader and supplies at Home Depot.” in many ways). He has recorded cross- makes the scene when Korla Pandit into the mind and motives of a bomb- And there is the usual unexpected over Southern California-Mexico mu- is mentioned as part of the scenery. er, who is trying to halt the building suspect or suspects when it is discov- sic, Tex-Mex, Americana, blues, gospel Korla Pandit was a big name in San of a big-box company named Pyemart ered that the town’s politicians may and what today is called world music, Francisco in the 1950s, appearing on (a not-too subtle slap at Wal-Mart) in be crooked. No one is shocked, but it recording with the legendary perform- KGO regularly and playing at San Fran- Butter Nut Falls, Minnesota. The pro- does complicate matters. When one ers from Hawaii to Africa to Ireland. cisco night clubs as diverse as Bimbo’s tagonist, Virgil Flowers, works for a councilman is pressured to cooperate, He has also written and scored many 365 and The Lost Weekend. Another Minnesota State Agency known as the Virgil and a lawyer confer with his movie sound tracks such as Paris, San Francisco connection to this book Bureau of Apprehension. Not much wife as to the feasibility of his coopera- Texas, The Long Riders, Southern Com- about Los Angeles is the publisher: subtlety in that title. Agent Flowers is a tion. The wife tells them, “If you said fort, Geronimo: An American Legend and City Lights Books. very colorful, bright and refreshing po- that you could keep him out of prison Johnny Handsome, to name but a few. There are eight short stories and it lice character. He often reminded me if he ran over our daughter with the He is often identified as the man who is impossible to pick a favorite but a of a young, hip rock-and-roll version car, he’d do it...He is a coward and a brought The Buena Vista Social Club, quote from the covers says it pretty of Peter Falk as Detective Columbo, al- rat. And he cheats at golf.” As I said, it a group of aging but highly talented well: “What’s that you say? Nothing ways asking “just one more question,” gets complicated. I don’t want to give Cuban musicians, to America. That ever happens in Los Angeles? Ask your when the witness or suspect thought away any more of the plot or resolu- effort turned into a cottage industry downtown friends and neighbors, the meeting was over. At other times tion, but Mr. Sandford keeps the reader for all the musicians involved. He then working folks you pass on the street Agent Flowers is a modern day Sher- guessing with what appears to be the focused his attention on the Chicano — the cross-dressing piano player, the lock Holmes, always thoughtful and truth, until it is discovered otherwise. culture of Southern California, par- Filipino labor agitator, the Mexican bo- thorough. The author makes it clear There is one small reference to ticularly on a place named Chavez lero singer, or the steel-guitar-playing how organized thinking will help the County Sheriff that bears some Ravine. As I explained to my youngest dental technician - buy them a cup of uncover the truth. Within the story, thought for the readers of this publica- son, there was a Chavez Ravine long coffee and they’ll tell you their stories. Holmes is quoted by a college profes- tion. “The Kandiyohi County Sheriff before the Brooklyn Dodgers moved Sit down, take a load off, try some sor, “ You know what Sherlock Holmes was a tall beefy Swede named Earl West and paved over the homes for pork fried rice. Dig it and pick up on used to say.” Agent Flowers interrupts Ahlquist, a known imperialist. Four a baseball park, and although it was it, it happened like this.” That’s a fair with, “Sherlock Holmes actually didn’t year past, he’d pointed out to the mon- an economically poor neighborhood, description of what those eight stories say anything. He’s a fictional charac- ey-desperate city council that there it was rich in culture and stories. Mr. tell the reader but keep these words ter....” The professor goes on, “When was a lot of police-work duplication in Cooder’s CD, Chavez Ravine, recall in mind from a character in the first you have eliminated the impossible, the Kandiyohi County, and they could that time and place. It seems that he story, All in a Day’s Work . Frank is a whatever remains, however improb- cut their policing costs in half by firing had more tales than he wished to give simple but hard-working guy who is able, must be the truth.” And Flowers music to, and has instead given us a employed by The City Directory. He their own department and hiring him delightful collection of short stories. interviews people all over his assigned responds, “I knew that, I’m a profes- to do the city’s police work. There was It seems clear that Mr. Cooder has area and as a result his name comes up sional detective.” He makes good use some jumping up and down, but when read James Ellroy. And like Ellroy he as a suspect in a murder. Frank sums it of those abilities to get to the bomber. the dust settled, the two departments finds the Los Angeles of the 1940s up like this: “Once they see a pattern, There are at least two groups upset had merged and Ahliquist was king.” and 50s a very colorful and exciting they think they know it all, and they with Pyemart attempting to move into This description of what could happen place. Unlike Ellroy, Mr. Cooder keeps think they got you. That’s not the way town: local business owners and envi- in other places is certainly relevant his plots down-to-earth and his dia- life is. Take it from me, life is random ronmentalists, especially catch-and-re- food for thought. As noted at the be- logues, though filled with the slang and inscrutable, like The City Direc- lease fishermen. The latter of the group ginning of this review, Mr. Sandford is of musicians, understandable. There tory.” Who could argue with such a is near and dear to Agent Flowers heart an award winning journalist and has are phrases in Spanish that the reader wise observation. as he, too, is an avid fisherman. He has a keen eye the interaction of govern- even towed his boat with him to But- ment use and abuse. ter Nut Falls, along with several poles This book is a good, fast read with and fishing accoutrements. I found a funny, charming, bright protago- myself learning quite a bit about fish nist, all put together by a fine Crime/ and fishing as the mystery progressed. Thriller writer. While interviewing a local trout club

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By Mike Hebel magazines Kiplinger Personal Finance and will report in later columns as POA Welfare Officer has a forecast a tad higher at 8%. These more information becomes available. forecasts are well below the long-term Stock Market Total Returns trend of about 10% annually, but are Social Security benefits well above that offered elsewhere. to increase by 3.6% Mike, I am a Tier I retiree and There is some good news on the I have left my monies in my Passage Of Proposition C: COLA front. Social Security checks Q.deferred compensation plan. Effect On Supplemental Cola will rise by 3.6% in January 2012. That is, I have yet to begin to receive This will raise the average monthly distributions. My wife would like to Mike, now that Proposition C payout for retirees by $43 to $1,229. begin to use this money and I think has passed, what is that going This is the first cost-of-living increase it is probably time to do so. I plan to Q.to mean for we retired police for those receiving “old age” monthly withdraw about 4% to 5% per year for officers who count on the supplemen- benefits since 2009. But many retirees the next several years. I have 50% of tal Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) to will not see all of the increase because my money in stable value and 50% in keep our purchasing power even with Medical Part B premiums will rise by stock portfolios. What do you think the ravages of inflation? $3.50 per month to $99.90, in 2012 will be the return on stocks over the for most seniors. Those payments are You correctly state that next decade? deducted from Social Security checks. Proposition C (pension and mum monthly contributions to my I believe that you will health care benefits) was There are some 60 million benefi- A. th ciaries, including 55 million retirees deferred compensation plan. Will the receive a real (inflation passed at the November 8 mayoral maximum contribution rate increase A.adjusted) total return (divi- election. It passed with a resounding receiving these monthly benefits. One dends plus capital gains) of about 69% YES vote (Jeff Adachi’s proposi- in two married couples and three in in January 2012? 7% over the next 10 years. Now let tion D was defeated with an equally four single people rely on the monthly The Internal Revenue Ser- me qualify my answer. The return resounding 66% NO vote). The supple- social security check for at least half of vice has just announced the on stocks will depend on corporate mental COLA for fiscal year 2011-2012 their income. The last COLA increase cost of living adjustments profitability. Company earnings have will be approved by the Retirement was 5.8% for 2009 – the highest in- A. applicable to dollar limitations for recovered strongly since the recent Board at one of its next meetings since crease since 1982. defined contribution plans (IRC 457) “great recession,” and valuation of the fund earned in excess of 20% in FY I continue to urge and encourage for tax year 2010. The limit on elec- those earnings reflected in current 2010-2011. It will be retroactive to July police officers to get their requisite 40 tive deferrals will increase to $17,000 stock prices is near its historical av- 2011 and will be paid through June units in order to qualify for this valu- for its present $16,500. The catch-up erage. If companies maintain their 2012. Thereafter, the supplemental able benefit. amount for participants aged 50 and profitability, stocks are likely to pay COLA will require: (1) sufficient excess above will remain at $5,500. The spe- returns that match their historical reserves (current requirement) and (2) CalPERS and CalSTRS cial catch up provisions (3 years’ prior averages over the coming decade, even 100% funding of the trust fund (the under scrutiny to the year of retirement) will increase if recovery of the economy is weaker added requirement). This combina- California Governor Jerry Brown from $33,000 to $34,000. than average. tion will mean that the supplemental recently released a sweeping 12-point This is a terrific way to start and COLA will not again be paid for at least pension reform plan which includes The long-run real return on stocks build a supplemental retirement plan. 3 or 4 years (my estimate). The trust moving new public employees onto has averaged approximately 6.5%. This With DROP no longer available as of fund is now about 90% funded; it will a hybrid system and increasing the return is the sum of two components, July 1, 2011, deferred compensation take great investing acumen by the retirement age to 67. The plan, which the dividend yield and the real rate remains one of the best ways to supple- Retirement Board members to grow the Governor claims will save the of appreciation. For much of the last ment your CCSF pension benefit. 60 years, dividends have accounted the fund so that it can once again pay State $900 million, also pushes for supplemental COLAs. new public employees to share the risk for most of the real return on stocks. Mike Hebel has been the POA’s Welfare of investment losses. Under his plan, From 1951 to 1994, the average annual Officer since January 1974. He is an at- Vested Pension Rights Doctrine employees would have to contribute dividend yield of 4.6% represented just torney and a certified financial planner. at least half of the total annual cost over one-half of the average real return This change in the formula to de- He has received awards/recognition as a of their pension benefits. Currently on stocks. Since then, the composition termine the payment of supplemental Northern California “super lawyer” and state employees contribute 8% of their of real returns has shifted away from COLAs will now be under intense included amongst “America’s top financial salaries into these state pension funds. dividends toward capital gains. From legal scrutiny. The “vested pension planners.” He represents POA members CalSTRS which covers California’s 1995 to 2010, the average real rate of rights” doctrine has decades of case at the City’s Retirement Board and at the teachers currently has a $56 billion appreciation of 3.8% represented 70% law behind it and violating this legal Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. funding shortage. Its members cur- of the real return on stocks. This shift doctrine maybe the undoing of this He also advises on investment matters rently retire at the age of 62 after 27 away from dividends toward capital portion of Proposition C. The “vested pertaining to the City’s deferred compen- years of service, with members receiv- gains seems to be correcting with pension rights” doctrine, simply stat- sation plan. He is currently a member ing a pension that replaces about 60% dividends now becoming more impor- ed, says that a public employer cannot of the SF Police Credit Union’s Board of of their salary (typically a $49,000 tant to investors, and corporations are simply demand higher contribution Directors. Mike served with the Police annual benefit). responding. rates or lesser benefits without giving Activities League (PAL) as president and But it will be the magnitude of these same employees a countervail- long-term Board member. Mike retired Deferred Compensation corporate earnings that will matter ing benefit increase. With respect to from the SFPD in 1994 with the rank Contribuition Limits most to investors. Currently, stock retirees, the “vested pension rights” of captain after a distinguished 28 year Raised In 2012 prices are near 15 times earnings for doctrine would not allow a decrease in career. He is a frequent and long-time con- the Standard and Poor 500 index. benefits (i.e., the supplemental COLA) tributor to the POA Journal. If you have Mike, I am about 3 years These prices offer investors an earn- once the retiree has begun to receive a question for Mike, send an e-mail to away from retirement and ings yield that matches the long-run his/her pension benefit. [email protected] or call him at 861-0211. Q.am trying to make maxi- average real return on equities of 6.5%. The California Supreme Court’s Shareholders will tend to receive this consistent view on public sector pen- return in coming years. I have added sion plans is that for every tweak of a an additional 0.5% since I believe that pension plan that results in a current most corporations will continue their worker’s disadvantage, there must be MÔNACO Watch & Jewelry current practice of raising dividends. a comparable, offsetting advantage. 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The San Francisco Police Department challenges all comers to join us at FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY the SFPD Challenge in the Santa Cable Car Pull Competition. This year the SFPD Challenge will be visited by Santa Claus Trophies will be awarded to the best Teams. to kick off the holiday season. All participants will receive a Challenge T-shirt, lunch & a visit with Santa. So, join us and picnic at the Hyde Street Park and enjoy the competition, the Hyde Street Historical Pier, the Cable Car Turn- SANTA CABLE CAR PULL around, Aquatic Park, panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge Teams of 4 will compete against each and visit nearby Fisherman’s Wharf. other to see who can pull a cable car the Parking is available but limited, so carpool as much as possible. fastest over a distance of 200 ft. Challenge your favorite rivals to join you in Form a team at your station or unit, gather your friends this special Fundraiser! Teams are asked and family, dust off your Santa Hats and join us to raise a minimum of $250.00 from fam- ily, friends and colleagues — made easy for 2011 SFPD Challenge — Santa Cable Car Pull. with our online The POA will be sponsoring all SFPD Teams. fundraising @ www.SFPDChallenge.org. Register your team with the POA by calling 861-5060

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Dear SFPOA – bottom of our hearts for all your dialogue, and arguments, we crafted of the preferential treatment we The Moran family would like to thoughtfulness. Proposition C and we were able to receive at City Hall. That has hap- thank the SFPD for the support we George S. Bruneio soundly defeat Jeff Adachi’s more pu- pened because of hard work, trust, received following our mom passing Chief of Police nitive Proposition D. Hopefully, this and the many relationships we have away. The calls, flowers, and officers will put the final stake in Mr. Ada- forged over the years. The style you showing up at the services was great. chi’s heart regarding his ill-advised see from me in the boardroom is Dear POA members — The escort by the Solos won’t ever attempts to hurt you and your fami- the same I use when defending you The Department of Elections just be forgotten. The SFPD is part of our lies. While we will pay more into in a Supervisor’s office, a Mayor’s completed another day of counting family. Thank you from the bottom our pension contributions in coming chambers, or a contract negotiation. votes and Ross Mirkarimi has been of our hearts. years, those numbers are capped un- It works because sometimes you elected San Francisco Sheriff. Mike Moran der Proposition C while Proposition have to be tough. Having different Although it is not the result we Central Station D could have cost you up to a 16.5% employee groups endorsing different wanted, I want you to know how contribution. In addition, under candidates plays right into the hands proud I am of the campaign we ran Proposition C, our contributions will of some at City Hall because they — and how incredibly grateful I am Dear SFPOA — go down as the economy improves. would like nothing better than to see for the amazing support you have On behalf of the Freemansburg We have been able to solidify us divided. You are sadly mistaken if given this campaign in these short Borough Police Department, I would our contract, with all raises intact, you do not think that is their goal. three and a half months. I will never like to thank you and your organiza- through 2015. We have passed suc- I am asking every member on this forget your friendship, hard work, tion for all of the support and assis- cessful legislation to address the pen- Board to voice your opinion on this energy, time, contributions and tance that was provided during the sion situation, and we have avoided issue next week. If you think it’s ok dedication to this city that we love tragic death of Police Officer Robert any layoffs in our own Department. for other organizations to go against so much. Lasso on Thursday, August 11, 2011. We are light years ahead of just the “main” union when we have Gratefully, During this incredible trying about any Police Department in endorsed someone 32-0 then say it Chris Cunnie time, we were extremely thankful for the United States. The average wage in front of your fellow Board Mem- all of the support from all of our col- increase for law enforcement in the bers. If you agree with me, I want to leagues, friends, and family. When Dear POA Members — US last year was (- 6%). That’s right, hear that as well. Running a police we asked, you made it happen. To all of those who took part in “negative 6.” union in San Francisco is not for The Freemansburg Police Depart- the “Yes on C, NO on D” campaign, The final results have just come in the weak. As I have said before, I am ment could never say thank you thank for your time and effort. on the other races and it appears Ed loyal and I never give an inch when enough! The brotherhood of emer- I have literally spent the past 6 Lee will be our Mayor and George it comes to defending you and your gency services, our neighbors, busi- months of my life meeting with City Gascon will be our District Attorney. needs. Love me or hate me, my style nesses, and citizens, from around Hall, other labor organizations, and Unfortunately, Chris Cunnie has lost has worked better than anyone else’s the state, bonded together to pull downtown interests working on a his bid for Sheriff. He put up a val- in the history of this organization. I our community back together, your fair and sensible solution to the pen- iant fight, entering the race late after am anxious to see where the Board outpouring of support is greatly ap- sion issues that have become such a his own personal tragedy. I have stands next week. preciated. focal point in today’s economy. tremendous respect for Chris and Gary Delagnes Once again, thank you from the After hours and hours of debate, wish him well in all of his future endeavors. He did an awful lot for Editor — this membership and hopefully bet- I have remained a silent observer ter times lie ahead. We look forward of the recent “Dust-Up” between the to working with Mayor Lee and DA SFPOA (Vis-à-vis, Gary Delagnes), Gascon. We have established a good the Asian Peace Officers Association working relationship with both and and Officers For Justice. hope to continue down that path. While I was never what Gary I want to invite the membership Delagnes would consider a “chum,” to the next Board of Directors meet- we worked together in the Patrol ing on November 16th to discuss the Bureau Task Force (PBTF), Narcotics, comments I made at the last board and on the San Francisco Centurions meeting regarding union solidar- Football team. I have always respect- Injured On Duty ity. Obviously, I feel very strongly ed Gary as a cop, a man, an athlete, about the issue and want to clarify By A Negligent Motorist Or DUI Driver? and considered President Delagnes a my comments, as well as, stimulate a “Stand-Up Guy.” I presently enjoy a conversation about staying together “It’s Not Just A Workers Comp Case!” very generous pension owing to his on political endorsements. We live tireless union efforts, and those of Former Prosecutor Todd P. Emanuel Can Help! in difficult economic times and it our POA representation. Fact is, I like is more important than ever to stay Gary a lot! united in the murky world of poli- Myth #1: My only remedy is filing a worker’s compensation claim. I have read (as has most of the tics. Have a great holiday season. California law enforcement commu- I can’t bring a claim against the negligent driver. Gary Delagnes, Myth #2: nity) the quotes attributed to Gary, President SFPOA Myth #3: I can’t file a claim with my own auto insurance company. the responses to those harsh words from those against whom the words Fact: If you’ve been injured on the job by a third party such as Dear Members — were directed, and finally Gary’s Mea a negligent motorist or drunk driver, YOU CAN (and should!) As you may know, I have invited Culpa: “Let Me Say That Another the other employee groups to voice Way” in the November edition of recover substantial personal injury damages (tax free) in addition their opinions on what took place at the Journal. to worker compensation benefits. last months Board meeting. I have Let me further state that I sup- DO NOT leave money on the table by limiting your remedy to made my position very clear and will port Chris Cunnie, both as a man workers compensation! I have helped police officers throughout do so again. It is regrettable that oth- and as a candidate for sheriff. I have the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara. ers have taken this to the press and forwarded several notices of Cunnie worse that some have also chosen fundraisers to my retiree e-mail list, Call for a FREE consultation! to make it a racial issue, which it is which is over 700 strong. not. I would think even my most I am a Cunnie fan! Police Officer references vocal critics on the Board of Direc- It appears Gary’s defense to de- tors would have a hard time making meaning those who don’t vote as available on request. a case for some sort of racial bias he directs is: “For the past 33 years on my part. I must admit, I never I have exhibited the same loyalty to thought telling two people to “get my fellow officers both as a cop, and Todd P. Emanuel f**ked” could stimulate such debate, as a union leader. People who know T ATTORNEY AT LAW but I guess those are the times we me will tell you that I am commit- E live in. ted to my fellow officers beyond any The bottom line is...I feel very doubt.” AW FFICES OF ODD MANUEL strongly about this issue as should In other words, Gary is backing L O T P. E you. We have stayed strong in these Cunnie because Chris is a cop, and a Tel. 800.308.0870 or 415.399.1112 • www.teinjurylaw.com tough economic times and kept damn fine one! our power base because City Hall With Gary’s explanation for his 505 Montgomery Street, 11th floor, San Francisco, CA 94111 knows we speak with one voice. We vulgar outburst against the two are hated by many unions because police union leaders who chose to December 2011 POA Journal Page 17

POA Mail support BOTH Cunnie and Miyamo- all of us, seeing how Ed struggled being perfectly happy to just slip with throughout these past 29 years, to (which is entirely logical in San until he found his way to the West out of the door and into retirement; you have all had an impact on my Francisco’s “ranked choice” voting), Coast Post Trauma retreat was heroic however, when she continued to life, and I thank you for that. Be safe I have to harken back to the San and enlightening. I think the lesson press me about it, I knew she wasn’t and try not to let politics, either in- Francisco Board of Supervisors race he generously passed on to us is that going to take no for an answer, and ternal or external, put a damper on of 2004, when Captain Greg Corrales the stress we encounter on the job I caved in and let her throw me one. your job. We are blessed to be able to was running for supervisor of Dis- can strike the best of us--and it can It ended up being a very special serve and protect in this great City; trict #7. Captain Corrales addressed, really hurt. If we begin to see some experience, and I’m SO glad that I no one, no matter how hard they try, and sought the POA’s endorsement of the symptoms Ed shared with us, agreed to it. Attendees came from can take that away from us. for his candidacy, and after reading we need to reach out. 7 states and 2 countries besides the For those who would like to keep of Delagnes’ untiring support for I contacted Ed to thank him for U.S. — Canada and Germany — and in touch, my e-mail is RLM2214A@ his police brothers one would have telling his story. I think it’s one included a large cross section of aol.com, and I’m also on Facebook. a “given!” sional,” but it means a lot more com- life, both in and out of law enforce- Robin Matthews, Now, most anyone with a heart- ing from one of the really great guys ment. Retired SFPD beat and a 7-pointed star knows Greg we know. If you didn’t get a chance Members from all of the Depart- Corrales. You remember, he’s the to read his story, please do. I promise ment’s employee groups were pres- Dear SFPOA — Captain who was indicted, booked, you’ll find things of great value--for ent, as were 3 of the 5 of my long On behalf of the California Nar- finger printed, mugged and sus- you, your family, and your friends. term partners and 2 of my bosses, cotic Officers Association Survivors’ pended for proffering support to the Bob Rogers members of the Command Staff, Memorial Fund (SMF), we thank officers being hum-bugged in “Fajita- SFPD (Ret.) Board of Directors for BALEAF, IAWP you for supporting our 15th Annual gate” (All of whom were later acquit- members, friends from my Mardi Fundraising Golf Tournament with ted or found Factually Innocent of Gras group, and many members of Dear SFPOA Board Members — your generous donation of $250 to the charges!). Lynette’s family and my family; in At the November 16 Board meet- sponsor a hole. Well apparently Gary wasn’t feel- fact, all of my immediate family ing I will be requesting a donation Your donation will assist us in ing quite so “...committed to my attended from Chicago and New of eight thousand dollars to the keeping the fund strong so that we fellow officers...” back in 2004, as he Mexico, with the exception of a 2 SFPD Wilderness Program. I realize can continue to assist law enforce- and the POA Board shunned Cap- year old great nephew and a 5 year I know very few of you so I invited ment families in their time of need. tain Corrales and threw the Union’s old great niece, which was very cool Rick Bruce, who was very active in The Golf Tournament was held on support behind civilian candidate indeed! the Wilderness Program, to help me June 27, 2011 and was our most suc- Sean Elsbernd! It wasn’t until there I guess there’s just something in the presentation. cessful to date raising $91,000 which was a department-wide firestorm of about touting our own praises that We hope you will consider the fol- will go directly into the fund. This indignation that the President and most of us, as cops, don’t like to lowing as you determine your vote: would not have been possible if it POA board endorsed Elsbernd AND do; we protect and serve and do it were not for the generosity of sup- Corrales... exactly the same sort of 1. The SFPOA has generously donated for the love of the job, without any porters such as your Association. co-endorsement Gary has castigated between six thousand and fifteen expectations of getting anything Thank you once again for your the OFJ and APOA for! thousand dollars each year (save back from anyone in return. Many generosity and support. Gary’s words of explanation now one) since 1981 and has always thanks do go out, however, to my Sincerely, seem a bit hollow don’t they? Ya been the SFPD Wilderness Pro- past bosses, partners, citizens, Brian McAuley can’t have it both ways Gary, we gram’s most important donor. Chiefs, POA, and City Hall for taking Trustee Survivors’ Memorial Fund have memory’s too! 2. The SFPD Wilderness Program the time to acknowledge some of the California Narcotic Officers Association Rene LaPrevotte reflects well on the SFPD and the good work that I have done over the Co. K retired SFPOA as it provides challenging past 29 years. You know you’ve done and cooperative outdoor adven- a good job throughout your career, Dear SFPOA — tures to over 1,000 San Francisco but it’s another thing altogether to You are a true friend of the home- Dear SFPOA — boys and girls each year which have all of those accolades given to less and poor families we are called Thank you very much for your they share with uniformed San you, and then read out loud in pub- to serve. I appreciate all you do! contribution on my behalf to Deaf Francisco police officers. lic at a retirement party. It was kind Through your compassionate National Men’s Soccer Team. Because of overwhelming and surreal for me, spirit and generous heart we are able of your generosity, I’m going to live 3. All SFPD Wilderness Program but it was nice to hear one last time, to embrace all of those suffering a dream and travel to Brazil and vans feature “Donated by the San and was definitely nice for my family hardship during what should be the represent the great USA in the Deaf Francisco Police Officers’ Associa- and Lynette’s family to hear, as well. most celebrated time of year. Pan American Games playing soc- tion” on the back door. An impromptu collection was Last Christmas so many hard- cer. Dreams do come true with the 4. All SFPD Wilderness Program t- taken at the party for BALEAF from working people relied on us and support and kindness of people like shirts feature “San Francisco Police my buddy, Chris Murray, who is a your generosity for food, clothing you. I hope to represent my country Officers Association” printed on retired Captain from the Orange and toys for their children. This year in the same manner all the brave them along with the SFPD Wilder- County Sheriff’s Office, and was the the need is as great as ever, and of police officers represent in our city ness Program logo. M.C. for the night, in honor of my course we never want to turn anyone everyday. 5. The SFPD Wilderness Program’s service both to the Department and away. Thank you for your generosity and total cash budget is approximately for my years serving on the Board of Thank you! support. fifteen thousand dollars per year Directors for BALEAF. A grand total Lt. Colonel Stephen C. Smith Brandon Lemus which pays for equipment; food; and of $640.00 was collected, which will The Salvation Army Nephew of Kathleen and Patrick Mullins fees for backpacking reservations, go directly to Bay Area officers and ferry service to Angel Island for their families who have been killed Editor — day hikes, sea kayaking, and river in the line of duty, have suffered a Dear SFPOA — I’d like to commend the Journal rafting. catastrophic event, or have been seri- Thank you for your thought- for printing Ed Anzore’s article 6. The San Francisco Police Depart- ously injured. Thanks, Chris, and ful and generous donation of $250 “Depression, Know the Signs” in the ment covers all other needs. to all of you who donated $20.00 and for your continued support of October edition. I think Ed’s story I am grateful for all the work you a pop. Your donations were VERY the work and outreach of the San of how he found himself suffering do for our San Francisco Police Of- much appreciated. Francisco Night Ministry - to of- badly after personal losses and from ficers’ Association, and I am looking For those of you who were not fer middle-of-the-night counseling, trauma on the job was very mov- forward to meeting with you on able to come to the party because of referral and crisis intervention every ing. I hadn’t seen Ed in a few years November 16th. last minute studying for the Lieu- night of the year to all who come to and my recollection was that he Sincerely, tenant’s test, illness, prior commit- us, and to provide opportunities for was one of those great people who Walt Scott (retired SFPD) ments, you just don’t like going to worship that offer words of comfort you just were happy to be around. these functions, or for any other rea- and hope and the invitation to par- He was an outstanding athlete who son, if you’d like to make a donation ticipate more fully in a community Greetings one and all — carried himself modestly, but had a to BALEAF in my honor, to honor of faith. I wanted to thank all of you who smile and warmth that I envied and someone else, to remember an officer In recent months we have estab- were able to attend my retirement cherished. Like a lot of us, I wouldn’t or family member who we’ve lost, or lished regular Tuesday evening Com- party that retired Lieutenant Lynette have thought someone like Ed would to pick up a last minute tax deduc- munity Gatherings for our Open Ca- Hogue threw for me on Saturday, suffer PTSD. I think he opened a lot tion as the year winds down, please thedral - Civic Center congregation. November 5th at the Hyatt Fisher- of our eyes--and I’m guessing our send a check made out to BALEAF Bible study; conversations regarding man’s Wharf. I hope you all had as hearts. to P.O. Box 31764, San Francisco, CA faith and life; and times for sharing much fun as I did! To hear his moving account of 94131. Thanks! All donations are and praying are helping to build an I’m glad that I ended up letting how he found himself traumatized 100% tax deductible. even stronger and more vibrant com- Lynette throw me the party. I had and in a severe depression made me Those of you who I know in the dug my heels in and was adamant sad for his suffering. But I think for Department, or who I have worked that I didn’t want to have a party, Letters continued on page 18 Page 18 POA Journal December 2011

POA Mail continued from page 17 Dear SFPOA — were able to raise over $150,000 to leadership to update relief plans munity. In addition, we have begun Thank you for the San Francisco open our schoolyards for children, to deal with natural or man-made our fourth outdoor worship service Police Officers Association’s gener- families, and neighborhood resi- disasters. Key relationships were — Open Cathedral ­Mission near the ous gift of $500. We are grateful! for dents’ use on the weekends. formed, and critical information ex- 16th/Mission BART station on Thurs- your acknowledgement and support In the coming months, I will changed as a result of the exchange days, 5:30 pm. Worship is followed of our work to end violence against work with the San Francisco Unified of the U.S. military’s significant by a time for sharing food together, women of all ages, teens, and chil- School District and the San Francis- experience gained in recent disaster and personal conversations, counsel- dren. co Recreation and Parks Department relief operations in Japan, Haiti and ing and crisis intervention. 2011 marks La Casa’s 35th year to create a rollout plan and timeline Pakistan, thus better preparing our Please remember us in your investing local women, teens and for opening schoolyards across the region for the inevitable “Big One”. prayers in the days ahead as we children with tools and resources to City. My goal is to implement this Fleet Week 2011 was also a Cel- approach our 47th year of serving enable their physical and emotional program by the first half of 2012. ebration ... acknowledging the 30th those in need in the San Francisco safety. Your contribution today will While the funds raised at Fleet anniversary of Fleet Week, originally Bay Area. As partners together we help us continue to provide critical Week 2011 will create the founda- conceived by then San Francisco can “lighten the darkness” and “re- resources for survivors when they’re tion for opening the schoolyards, I Mayor Dianne Feinstein to honor kindle the hope” to the world. needed most. also plan to grow this endeavor and those serving in the U.S. Sea Servic- With your support, La Casa acts as will partner with a number of Bay es. Additionally it marked the 100th God’s peace be with you, a safety net and helps thousands of Area organizations to create and anniversary of U.S. Naval Aviation The Rev. Lyle J. Beckman, women and families in the Bay Area offer on-site programming at the with the largest Air Show and Parade San Francisco Night Ministry unwind the impacts of domestic schoolyards. of Ships in North America. Fourteen violence. If you are interested in continuing vessels participated including six Dear SFPOA — On behalf of the families whose to support this effort, please contact ships from the U.S. Navy, two from We would like to thank you for lives you have brightened with your Nichelle Lyons at 415-775-0698 and the U.S. Coast Guard, four Royal Ca- your generous donation of $250 support, thank you. she will connect you with the appro- nadian Navy vessels, and our own SS to the Star 6 Foundation this year. Sincerely, priate program director. Jeremiah O’Brien along with the San Because of your generous contribu- Kathy Black Thank you again for your gen- Francisco fireboat “Phoenix”. Not to tion, the Star 6 Foundation was able Executive Director erous support. I look forward to mention the fact that the City and to raise funds to continue to serve as La Casa de las Madres sharing our successes and seeing you County of San Francisco opened up the benevolent arm of the Sacramen- again next year at the Second An- their hearts to the over 9,000 sailors, to County Deputy Sheriffs’ Associa- nual Fleet Week Celebration Event. Marines, Coasties and Canadian visi- tion providing immediate assistance Dear SFPOA — Best regards, tors. It was a virtual Love Fest! to injured and fallen officers and Thank you so much for your Mark E. Farrell The San Francisco Fleet Week their families. generous support and contribution Supervisor, District 2 Association is made up of all volun- Again, we appreciate your contin- to the First Annual Fleet Week Cel- teers. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit ued support. ebration Event — benefiting the San organization with an educational Dear POA — Francisco Unified School District’s and public safety mission. We do Sincerely, On behalf of San Francisco Fire- Safe Playgrounds Project. not receive any government funds. Kevin Mickelson, President fighters Local 798 Toy Program, With your generous support we All costs related to this ambitious Star 6 Foundation we would like to take a moment to undertaking are supported by our personally thank the San Francisco generous sponsors and donors, and Police Officers Association for your helps to defray the considerable donation to the Toy Program in the costs incurred in staging such an amount of $500 on. Your support is important educational and patriotic greatly appreciated. celebration. Sincerely, We have already commenced the Danny Gracia VP, planning for San Francisco Fleet Local 798 Week 2012, and along with our Hon- Sally Casazza Chair, orary Co-Chairs for Fleet Week, Sen- Local 798 Toy Program Law Offices of ator Dianne Feinstein, and Former Jones, Clifford, Johnson, Dehner, Wong, Secretary of State George P. Shultz, Morrison, Sheppard & Bell, LLP look forward to your continued sup- Dear SFPOA — port of this remarkable event. The San Francisco Fleet Week As- We could not have done it with- sociation Board of Directors, along out your generosity. with our 75 plus All Volunteer Plan- Sincerely, 4 Personal Injury ning Committee thank you for your Major General J. Michael Myatt, critical and generous support of Fleet USMC (ret.) 4 Workers’ Comp Week 2011. Chairman, Highlighted this year was SFFWA’s San Francisco Fleet Week Association 4 Disability Retirement mission of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR). This Mr. Pete Paffrath 4 Uninsured Motorists seminar spanned two full days on- Fundraising Chair board the USS Bonhomme Richard. San Francisco Fleet Week Association 4 Auto Accidents SFFW A provided an opportunity for Bay Area governments, “first re- 4 Off-Duty Injuries sponders” and the U.S. Naval Forces’

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From The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He said he believed there would be “Proponents of expansive DNA is being kept in an internal portion of consequences had he not submitted collection argue that any privacy in- the Combined DNA Indexing System ST. LOUIS, MO — St. Louis police a sample. trusion resulting from DNA storage or database, which is accessible only to officers routinely swab the mouths of Isom said that the department lacks analysis is minimal at most. However, the St. Louis Police Department. It’s suspects for DNA samples, but what a policy on collecting DNA from of- … this assumption might change if the same database in which the DNA happens when the swab stick is turned ficers and that probably contributes scientists discover new uses for junk profiles of criminals are kept. on them? to officers’ concerns. He said the DNA,” the report states. Karr said officers’ DNA profiles will Chief Dan Isom said the depart- submissions are voluntary, but he Dwyer, who retired in 2007 after 22 be stored in perpetuity and could be ment has stepped up efforts in recent acknowledged that refusal to do what years with the New York State Police, useful in cold cases. months to collect genetic information a supervisor asks could be viewed as said he believes DNA collection from “Technology may change down the from officers to eliminate unknown violating a direct order — a disciplin- officers is justified in some cases but road, and it will be important that we genetic profiles collected from crime ary offense. To his knowledge, no one should be destroyed after it has served understand who that person is and scenes and bolster the chances of suc- has refused. its purpose. verify why they were at the crime cessful prosecutions. “We’ve got to do a better job of He proposes better training of scene,” she said. Advances in DNA technology mean communicating why we’re doing this officers to prevent crime scene con- Isom said the mere chance that an that authorities in cases other than …to make sure people understand tamination. officer’s DNA could help bolster a case homicides and violent crimes are using that this is in the betterment of our But Anne Kwiatkowski, biology justifies its collection, in his mind. genetic information as the linchpin community and nothing to do with DNA section supervisor at the St. Louis The chief said he would like to see for arrests. Crime labs also are making trying to infringe upon the rights of police crime lab, counters that no mat- DNA collection become a condition cases using minute amounts of DNA, police officers,” Isom said. ter how careful officers are, advances of employment, but that would have increasing the possibility of inadver- in DNA technology make it more dif- to be approved by the Board of Police tent crime scene contamination by Backlash Elsewhere ficult to prevent contamination. Commissioners. officers, local crime lab experts say. Law enforcement officers are ex- “To get DNA profiles in the past, we “I have to question an officer’s The sample collections have not empt from the 2008 federal Genetic needed a quarter-sized blood stain,” commitment to serve and protect his sat well among the rank and file here Information Nondiscrimination Act, she said. “Now we can get it from a community who would refuse to do and in several police departments which prohibits employers from re- drop the size of a head of a pin.” it,” Isom said. nationwide. questing, requiring or buying genetic Mary Beth Karr, assistant director Several St. Louis police officers in- information. But that exemption is of the crime lab, said the officers’ DNA terviewed by the Post-Dispatch said “Only to the extent that such genetic their civil liberties have been violated; information is used … to detect sample they worry that their DNA could some- contamination,” according to the act. Atlantic City Changes the Locks on day be abused. Louisiana appears to be the only The St. Louis Police Officers’ Asso- state with a law requiring officers to Police Union Headquarters — but ciation plans to file a grievance today provide genetic samples. on behalf of its 1,200 members, some Connecticut state police officials the PBA President Isn’t Leaving of whom have submitted their DNA tried requiring officers to provide DNA to the department without being told samples in 2009, but the bill died after From The Press of Atlantic City. Guarantee Trust Building at 1125 At- why, said Jeff Roorda, the association’s union leaders opposed it. lantic Ave. for a little more than $1,400 business manager. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — Dave Da- a month. But that still has to go to an In Chicago, officers initiated a work vidson Jr. knew time was running executive board vote set for Friday. “These cops take care day in and slowdown in 2008 because of resent- out at the city-owned police union Davidson said Dec. 1 would be about day out to avoid violating the rights ment over issues that included a DNA headquarters. He just didn’t know when the moving process could begin, of citizens they come in contact with collection policy for those working at how quickly. and asked that they be given until Dec. and the suspects they arrest,” Roorda crime scenes. said. “The department should be held The city’s PBA president was having 15 to get out. In Los Angeles, the police union to the same standard when dealing his morning coffee Wednesday when That would give enough time to and top brass are clashing over requir- with (officers).” he started getting calls about a Public move everything from the current ing officers involved in shootings and The collective bargaining agree- Works official and police officer at the building to the new space – and a stor- other use-of-force incidents to submit building on Annapolis Avenue — with age area, Davidson said. He estimated ment sets forth conditions under DNA samples. which the department can require a locksmith. most of the PBA’s belongings would Concerns are generally the same: tests. DNA is not among them. Davidson knew the union needed to have to go to storage since the current Beyond the civil liberties issue, officers find a new place. The PBA received a space is more than 2,000 square feet, “It’s an attack on officers’ constitu- worry that their DNA could be used letter in August saying the city expect- while the new spot is 850 square feet. tional rights without any justification in paternity disputes, as well as that ed them out by Aug. 24 in preparation The 300-plus officer membership also provided by the department to the management could use it to screen for a community project at the site. will need another place to meet. union or these officers,” Roorda said. for diseases and predict future health While Davidson said he agrees with “Could Dec. 1 work as a beginning Isom said the department has col- problems. what the city plans for the property, process?” Jacoby asked. lected officers’ DNA on a voluntary “It’s a new area full of slippery slope there was not enough time for the When Davidson indicated it could, basis for years. Those who work in the arguments,” said Terrence Dwyer, an union to find a new home and move Jacoby said he would take that back crime lab always have had their DNA assistant professor in the Justice and everything. to the city, and get back to Davidson. on file, he said. Law Administration Department at The city has provided the building But by the end of business Wednes- Only recently have the collections Western Connecticut State University. in Chelsea Heights for 17 years, as part day, there had been no word back from widened. Isom estimates that 400 to Dwyer is a lawyer who represents a law of a negotiated agreement that the the city. Jacoby did not answer calls 500 officers, or about a third of the enforcement union. union would have a place as long as it for comment made to his office, where department, have submitted samples. “For them to keep a database of of- was available. someone said he had left in the after- One officer who did not want to be ficers’ DNA on file somewhere creates Now, the city is saying it has no noon for the League of Municipalities identified told the Post-Dispatch that a Pandora’s box of future litigation available space. convention. he and about 20 of his fellow detec- issues,” he said. “DNA is a wonderful “Am I supposed to take that as Deputy Chief Ernest Jubilee said tives thought their supervisor was tool, especially for catching criminals gospel?” Davidson asked Deputy City it is “an unfortunate situation that I joking when he brought a bag of DNA and solving cold cases, but it should Solicitor Irv Jacoby, who was at the site hope can be resolved quickly either kits to them shortly before their shift not come at the expense of a police Wednesday morning. by agreement or, worst-case scenario, ended and told them to take their own officer’s civil rights.” the civil courts.” samples, collected from their cheeks, “The collective bargaining agree- In the meantime, Davidson has to the crime lab. ment allows you to be here?” Jacoby “Junk DNA” asked. consulted with the union’s lawyer and Another officer, who also did not The DNA profile collected from of- Davidson then showed him where said he will stay in the building until want to be identified, said his super- ficers contains the same DNA informa- the pact promises space, if available. they are granted an extension – and visor sent an email asking his unit to tion collected from criminals. It is not keys to return. submit DNA samples. The union has been working to find believed to reveal sensitive medical or a new headquarters, Davidson said. “I will not physically be leaving this “We have a system to protect in- biological information, according to But being expected to move so quickly building,” Davidson told Jacoby. dividual liberties, and when it comes an August analysis of DNA databank- was “unreasonable,” Davidson said. “We have a kitchen, we have a bath- to the police, that’s lost,” the officer ing by the Congressional Research First, there were plans to buy a room,” Davidson said in an interview. said. “When you intrude on someone’s Institute. “Absent those keys and an agreement, rights, you need a clear system in place, but that was rejected by the In the forensic world, it’s called I’m not going anywhere.” place, and you need to allow officers payroll board. Now, he says, they are “junk DNA.” to make an informed decision.” close to a rental deal for space in the December 2011 POA Journal Page 21

Labor Relations Information Systems www.lris.com Ohio Turns Back a Law Limiting Unions’ Rights From The New York Times. Republicans fresh from victories. A the loss of most of their bargaining how independents voted. In a warn- similar bill also passed in Wisconsin. rights, including the right to strike, ing to Democrats, a largely symbolic COLUMBUS, OH – A year after Re- Across the country, several other but would also have called into ques- measure against Mr. Obama’s health publicans swept legislatures across the Republican-backed measures were also tion what had long been their central care law was among the ballot initia- country, voters in Ohio delivered their dealt setbacks, including a crackdown strength — their ability to organize tives that passed. verdict Tuesday on a centerpiece of the on voting rights in Maine. and deliver votes. Republicans who watched the cam- conservative legislative agenda, strik- In Mississippi, voters rejected an Labor leaders said their victory paign on the union measure said it ing down a law that restricted public amendment to the State Constitution contained an important message for was doomed from the start. The law workers’ rights to bargain collectively. that would have banned virtually all Republicans. was a frontal assault on one of the The landslide vote to repeal the abortions and some forms of birth “Attacking education and other most sacred principles for Democrats: bill — 62 percent to 38 percent, ac- control by declaring a fertilized hu- public employees is not at all what the right of organized labor to collec- cording to preliminary results from man egg to be a legal person. the public wants to see,” said Karen tively bargain. Defeating the repeal Ohio’s secretary of state — was a slap The Ohio vote gave a new lease on M. White, political director of the campaign would have required near- to Gov. John R. Kasich, a Republican life to public sector labor unions in National Education Association, the universal Republican support, which who had championed the law as a tool Ohio, which had been under tremen- nation’s largest public sector union. “It was not there because some registered for cities to cut costs. The bill passed in dous pressure to get the bill repealed. should resonate with politicians that Republicans opposed the law. March on a wave of enthusiasm among Failure would have brought not only they’ve gone too far.” “This really is a core value, and the At a news conference Tuesday night, bill was out of step with that value,” Police Union Files Suit Over Pension Changes Mr. Kasich congratulated the winners said one Republican strategist, who and said he would assess the situation asked to remain anonymous because From The Miami Herald. 25 years, and reducing the multiplier before proposing any new legislation. he did not want to be seen as criticiz- HOLLYWOOD, FL — Hollywood’s to calculate pension benefits. “It’s time to pause,” he said. “The ing his party’s position. police union has filed suit over drastic But Marano said some of the chang- people have spoken clearly.” Labor fought harder, observers said, changes made to their pensions, saying es violate a contract the city and union When asked about the people’s because its stakes were higher. We Are the city violated an agreement going members agreed to in 2006. message, Mr. Kasich said, “They might Ohio, the main group that opposed back to 2006 and never should have Back then, the union agreed to give have said it was too much too soon.” the law, poured about $30 million put the issue to voters this September. up a portion of state money intended Labor’s victory in this important into the campaign, said Melissa Faze- The lawsuit, filed Monday in Bro- to fund their pension to the city of swing state comes a year before the kas, the group’s spokeswoman, and ward Circuit Court, is the first of what Hollywood. In exchange, Hollywood presidential election, and policy mak- had about 17,000 volunteers out over will likely be several challenges to the agreed to reduce the number of years ers and political strategists will be the weekend knocking on doors to legality of the pension changes, said an officer had to work before being studying ballot initiatives for clues to persuade residents to go out and vote. PBA President Jeff Marano. eligible for retirement from 25 to 22 voter sentiment in 2012. The main group supporting the bill, “It was not legal,” Marano said years. The city also agreed to allow an The election in Ohio provided an Building a Better Ohio, said it spent Tuesday. “It should have never gone officer to be in the DROP program for opportunity for the president’s net- just under $8 million. to a vote.” eight years. work of supporters, Obama for Ameri- “What we were actually fighting City spokeswoman Raelin Storey The union’s lawsuits contends the ca, to test its organizational ability and for was our livelihood,” said Monty said Hollywood had not received a city has failed to fulfill its obligations revive its enthusiasm after a bleak year Blanton, a retired state employee and notification of the lawsuit as of Tues- under the 2006 bargaining agreement, for Democratic activists. Volunteers for union worker who said he spent 14 day evening, and could not comment since it accepted the state money but the president’s re-election campaign hours a day knocking on doors in on the suit. has now reneged on its portion of the fanned out across the state for weeks, southeast Ohio in the last month. In September, Hollywood voters contract. urging voters to stand against the new “We’ve been to places you had to get approved a referendum that slashed The lawsuit also criticized the city law limiting collective bargaining. to with a four-wheel drive.” pension benefits for police, fire and for what it called “a hastily called ref- The issue did not break entirely Labor organizers also had the ad- general employees. erendum which failed to tell the voters along party lines. The supporters of vantage of appealing to a current of Facing a $38 million budget gap, that their vote in effect cancelled out the law did not receive as much outside national disgust. city leaders said pension reform was and breached’’ previously bargained help, with the Republican presidential “Who are you going to trust, the the only way to balance the budget. benefits. primary campaign in full swing. politician who is more worried about If the pension reform did not pass, Marano said he is hoping the Even when Mitt Romney, a leading whether his hair is parted correctly, or leaders said taxes could go up as much lawsuit will make the city realized it candidate, visited Ohio recently, he the firefighter and policeman in your as 23 percent. should have never had the September said he was not sure where he stood on neighborhood?” said Jim Gilbert, the Voters approved the changes with referendum in the first place. the issue. A day later, he said he stood president of the Fraternal Order of about 55 percent of the vote in favor “It was completely unconstitu- against the labor unions. Police in Columbus. of the cuts. tional,” he said. Some analysts cautioned against It is unclear whether the episode The changes included: eliminating Both the fire and general employees reading too much into the result as a will cause Republicans to suffer at the the Deferred Retirement Option Pro- union also have said that they were predictor for 2012. The law has been ballot box next year. Bill Capretta, a gram (DROP), increasing the number looking into legal action after the highly controversial in Ohio, even registered Republican and a retired of years officers had to work before referendum passed, but have not yet among groups like firefighters and police officer in Columbus, said that being eligible to retire from 22 years to filed. police officers that traditionally vote while he did not think he would vote Republican, and a vote cast against for Mr. Obama, whose health care law Police Union Gathers Enough Signatures to Place the law does not translate directly to he opposes, he was frustrated with Re- Collective Bargaining Restrictions on Ballot a vote for President Obama. publicans for blocking the president’s “This is not a purely partisan issue,” efforts. From The Washington Examiner. decisions, Police Chief Tom Manger said Gene Beaupre, a political science “When you just say ‘No, no, no’ MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD told the County Council Public Safety professor at Xavier University. “It has because you want this guy to be a one- — A bill scaling back collective bar- committee in July. For example, the merits on its substance.” term president, I have a problem with gaining rights for the Montgomery department spent 170 hours over two The real question, he said, will be that,” he said County police union will be on the years in collective bargaining when ballot in the November 2012 general the union objected to a new com- election after the county Board of puterized reporting system and 400 Elections validated 34,828 signatures hours over two years negotiating over union members collected outside a police dog scheduling issue. grocery stores and on street corners. “It will be important for the voters TOWNE The bill, which was passed unani- to understand what’s at stake regard- FORD mously by the County Council in ing this measure,” said Councilman July and took effect Oct. 31, restricts Phil Andrews, D-Gaithersburg/Rock- Family owned since 1926 the Fraternal Order of Police’s ability ville and chairman of the council’s to engage in “effects bargaining” –or Public Safety Committee. Purchase your next vehicle where the SFPD and SFFD buy. bargain over any action taken by man- He pointed to other limitations Special Ford “X“ Plan prices for all Bay Area city & county employees. agement that could have any effect Manger mentioned in July — the abil- on employees, an ability that was not ity to assign scarce equipment based Ask for the man with over 35 years personal experience in the shared by the other county govern- on who needs it rather than seniority Bay Area auto business…the commercial truck and fleet manager ment employee unions. and to require police officers to check Under the law, police retain the their email daily. Frank J. Ginotti right to bargain over wages, benefits “The chief needs this law to be up- and working conditions. held by voters in order to best serve 1610 El Camino Real (north of Woodside Rd.) Redwood City, CA 94063 Effects bargaining created problems the public,” Andrews said. 650-366-5744 650-364-9060 fax 415-786-1701 cell for the Montgomery County Police De- FOP President Marc Zifcak could not [email protected] www.towneford.com partment when it came time to make be reached for comment. Page 22 POA Journal December 2011

Labor Relations Information Systems www.lris.com Voters End Binding Arbitration for Palo Alto Police, Firefighters From The Peninsular Press. ing it a “red herring” officials are using D website, police and fire costs “have ments. The opposition campaign, to reduce employees’ organized labor risen 80 percent over the last decade dubbed Committee for a Fair Palo Alto, PALO ALTO, CA — Palo Alto voters rights. “We’ve had it for 33 years,” he while the costs of other city depart- spent most heavily on polling, phone on Tuesday passed Measure D by 67.3 said of the arbitration process. “I think ments have been largely frozen.” banks and mailers. percent, ending binding arbitration for the awards were a split right down the The fire department reports that The Yes on D campaign raised police and firefighters. middle.” staffing levels have remained roughly $18,049, only a quarter of their oppo- The measure’s passage repealed But Councilman Gregg Scharff and level over the last three decades, with nents’ total, primarily from individual an article of the City Charter that others said the very threat of arbitra- 117 employees in 1976 and 102 in donations of $500 or less. Real estate mandates binding arbitration when tion has affected budget negotiations 2009, according to department data. developer Charles Keenan contributed contract negotiations between the and led to generous public safety In 1976, the Palo Alto Fire Department $2,500 and serial entrepreneur Asher city and public safety unions come to contracts. He pointed to an arbitration responded to 3,765 emergency calls. In Waldfogel gave $1,000. an impasse. ruling a decade ago that retroactively 2009, the department handled 7,523 Even without binding arbitration, Tony Spitaleri, a 38-year veteran boosted San Jose’s pension calcula- emergency calls. the city must negotiate in good faith in the department who also serves tions. Palo Alto feared a similar result Public safety unions outspent pro- with public safety unions, according as president of the International As- if they went to arbitration, so city ponents of Measure D by 4 to 1, with to an analysis by City Attorney Molly sociation of Fire Fighters Local 1319, officials “gave in,” he said, and of- the Palo Alto Peace Officers Associa- S. Stump. If an impasse is reached, expressed disappointment Tuesday fered their unions the same pension tion contributing $9,875 and the Palo the city will be able to implement its night. ”We’re going to end up with formula. Alto Professional Firefighters putting “last, best and final offer made during nothing resolved. A group of people Under the current contract, police in $61,413, according to filing state- negotiations,” she wrote. treated like second class citizens,” he and fire employees hired before June said. 2010 can retire at 50 with up to 90 Yoriko Kishimoto, a former Palo percent of their final year’s salary. That Firefighters Set Up Health Trust Alto mayor, said she thinks voters means a fire department employee “made the right call this time,” adding with 30 years of service who retires at From The Oregonian. And Mark Johnston, president of “I do want the firefighters to know that age 50, at the department’s 2009 aver- the IAFF Local 452, said it gives the they are tremendously respected and age salary of $103,877, would receive VANCOUVER, WA — Vancouver’s union a lot of independence to find that they’ve been doing a great job in a yearly pension of about $93,500. public-employee unions unexpectedly health insurance specifically tailored Palo Alto. I don’t think the vote was If that retiree lived to age 80, his or find themselves at the vanguard of to the firefighters’ health needs. about that. Sometimes there’s a limited her lifetime pension would total $2.8 pushing smaller government. “The employees, through the union budget and we have to negotiate com- million. They are beginning to explore and trust, control the brokers, plan pensation within that bigger picture.” Critics contend that such pensions providing health insurance to their design, carriers and all aspects of the members, rather than relying on the plan,” he said. “It’s designed for us, by The union has filed a lawsuit chal- have contributed to the state’s budget city for coverage. They are inspired, in us, and not imposed by the employer.” lenging the measure’s legality. An problems, calling them unsustainable. part, by a new trust fund set up for the Johnston, who said he has spoken administrative law judge put the case In response, Gov. Jerry Brown has city’s 175 firefighters. with other unions about the trust, on hold until after the election, and proposed a 12-point pension reform The city is renegotiating its con- believes “all employee groups would Spitaleri said he expected to “find out package. tracts with many of its public em- benefit if their unions were in control.” about the ruling either tomorrow or Measure D was hotly debated by ployee unions amid a backdrop of de- A key advantage, he said, is a cheaper the next day.” city officials and organizations before clining city revenues and rising health health insurance plan. it was even added to the ballot. Kishi- Proponents contended that arbiters care costs, something cities and states Kipp, the police union president, moto said she would have preferred to often had a pro-labor bias and didn’t across the nation are facing. said the rates of the health insurance reform, rather than repeal, the arbitra- have to take into consideration a city’s “It’s safe to say that health care is plans offered by the city have regularly tion process. The council was split be- finances or how a disputed union con- a primary topic of discussion in all of increased each year between eight tween the two paths, but voted 5 to 4 tract — which might be hung up on our labor negotiations,” said Elizabeth and 10 percent. He points to the com- in July to put the repeal before voters. pay raises, pension changes, minimum Gotelli, the city’s human resources mission charged by the city’s broker, staffing levels or other issues — would That vote came on the heels of a director. Mercer, as the chief reason for this, affect other city services, such as li- 16-month standoff between the union And the firefighter union’s solu- describing the broker as “horrifically braries and parks. and city officials. Before the July tion — to take control of providing expensive.” When contract negotiations failed, vote, the city held hearings to discuss health insurance to its members — has “It’s really curious to me that we “those of us on the city council here possible reforms, including allowing proved powerful. haven’t done this before,” Kipp said. have to find another million dollars in arbitrators to decide only on wages Jeff Kipp, a Vancouver police ser- “They’re real success stories.” revenue or make a million dollars in or only on working conditions. “The geant and president of the Vancou- Local 452 may have kicked off a cuts — and the arbitrator walks away, firefighters — and the police union as ver Police Officers’ Guild, said he is trend. Other municipalities in Wash- with no responsibility for that,” said well, but primarily the firefighters — researching different ways the police ington and Oregon, including Gig Councilman Larry Klein. refused to participate in these hearings union can follow in the footsteps of Harbor’s fire department and Clacka- Many California cities passed bind- as to what a potential compromise the International Association of Fire mas County’s fire district, have opted ing arbitration rules following a would look like,” Klein said. Fighters Local 452. to pursue their own health plans. five-day strike by Vallejo pubic safety Last month the union approved a “There’s no doubt in my mind that Karl Koenig, president of the union employees in 1969. In 1985, the Cali- contract effective through June 2014 we’ll find something similar to the representing Clackamas Fire District fornia Supreme Court ruled that em- that included concessions such as a Fire,” Kipp said. “But is the city going 1, said the union’s health retirement ployees who provide “essential public second pension tier for new workers, to let us do it? I don’t know.” accounts became partially self-funded services,” including police, firefighters employee contributions to pension During collective bargaining, the through insurance savings a year and a and sanitation workers, cannot strike and medical costs, and elimination of city refused to let IAFF Local 452 be- half ago. It has already saved $900,000 if contract negotiations go sour. minimum staffing levels. Proponents come self-insured. In that scenario, in administrative costs and through Public safety unions fought hard to of Measure D questioned the timing the firefighters’ union would have negotiating lower rates for deductibles, protect binding arbitration, calling the of the contract approval. Schaff sug- managed a specific amount of money premiums, pharmacy drugs and other measure unfair and an attack on labor gested the firefighters union might and paid for any health claims itself. aspects of its health plan. rights. They argue that, given their try to roll back those concessions if Instead, the IAFF Local 452 had a Kipp said the police guild will meet inability to strike, arbitration is their Measure D failed. trust fund set up at the beginning of with the city for collective bargain- only recourse to protect themselves When asked about the surge of October that pays for physical, dental ing in another couple of weeks, and from unfair changes to wages, benefits support for Measure D early Tuesday and vision care. The city of Vancou- they’ll “have some firm ideas” at that and working conditions. evening, Scharff said, “I’m thrilled. I ver pays into the trust the cost of meeting. “What our [employer] can do if we trusted the people of Palo Alto would premiums for each employee, which Gotelli would not confirm that the don’t agree is impose their will on us,” do the right thing.” is $1,320.99 per employee per month, police guild is pursuing its own health Spitaleri said. “We can negotiate for Police costs account for 20 percent, for a total of $231,173.25. insurance model, citing the confi- six, seven months. Without arbitra- or $28.8 million, of the city’s $147 mil- The city also will pay another five dentiality of collective bargaining. tion, they can declare an impasse, and lion general fund for 2010. Firefighter percent for rate increases in 2012 and She also would not say whether other then they can turn around and impose costs accounted for 19%, or $27.7 2013. The firefighters’ union will have public employee unions are looking at their will on us for a year.” million, according to the city’s Service to absorb any rate increases above that the same thing. amount. But she did say that “the city is Spitaleri said binding arbitration is Efforts and Accomplishments Report. The city, which dealt with a sig- open to discussing and considering hardly a factor in the city budget, call- According to the Yes on Measure nificant budget shortfall this year, all health-care options and proposals considers this a win. “The agreement brought forward by the union groups” will result in the city having financial in an effort to find cost containment Support our advertisers. certainty in terms of its future health- and “sustainable growth for healthcare care costs for that group of employees,” for our employees.” Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal. Gotelli said. December 2011 POA Journal Page 23

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From Pittsburghlive.com. do, they are far more likely to commit shot. Others were hit by cars. Violence against police: Why? a violent crime.” Sgt. Anthony Manetta said people When Lower Burrell Patrolman The U.S. Department of Justice and All Pennsylvania municipal police should be careful about comparing Derek Kotecki was slain just after 7 the International Association of Chiefs officers must be certified and then the numbers. p.m. on Oct. 12, he became the 53rd of Police have formed the National annually attend updates held by the “It’s difficult to correlate the crime officer killed in the line of duty across Center for Violence Against The Police. Municipal Officers’ Education & Train- numbers with officer death numbers. the United States this year. “We don’t know why this is happen- ing Commission. It’s really like comparing apples to Somehow, even as the nation’s ing,” said Deborah Meader, a policy The commission’s Bev Young said oranges,” Manetta said. crime rate is going down, a law en- adviser for the department’s Bureau the trainers will evaluate the Kotecki “People have so many reasons to forcement officer is dying, on average, of Justice Assistance. “That’s why we murder and see if there is anything harm each other, versus the far fewer every 53 hours. are looking into it… to prevent further that officers can learn from what hap- reasons they may have to harm police In addition to Kotecki and the 52 assaults and deaths.” pened. officers,” Manetta said. other officers shot to death, 96 other Police chiefs association spokesman The annual updates always include “Harming a police officer calls for a officers have died on the job from oth- John Firman said the 2009 killiings of the latest safety tips, said Young, a re- level of emotion and motivation that er causes, including stabbing, vehicle four officers in Lakewood, Wash., by a tired Temple University police officer. is higher,” he said. “It often involves a accidents, heart attack and more. That felon who was on pretrial release led to According to the state’s Uniform weapon because the officer is armed. brings the total of dead officers, as of the formation of the national center. Crime Report that the Pennsylvania They know they have to overcome a Saturday, to 149 nationwide. “We are digging deeper into the State Police compiles, from 2006 to much greater force.” In the latest edition of Crime in data accumulated by the FBI,” Firman 2010, 17 law enforcement officers in the United States, the FBI said the es- said. “What are the variables that we the state died on the job. 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PAL Corner

Officers and PAL Cadets “Re-Supply” US Troops

By Jay K. Dowke SFPD Tactical Unit

One day I was talking with Ana Lee (Co. H) and the subject of my son’s she sent me a couple of photos and a military deployment came up. He is message saying, “We’re done!” The in the U.S. Army and is on his third pictures show the PAL Cadets with 21 military deployment. Ana told me that boxes ready to ship out! she and other officers gather supplies I send thanks to everyone involved and send them to soldiers as a show of in making this collection happen. I support for our troops. I gave her my know that there were a lot of people phone number and a few days later she who made contributions. Whether it contacted me to get my son’s address was a donation of items, time from in Afghanistan. their busy schedules, or other support, My son called me a few weeks later I know that our troops appreciate all and told me that Ana had sent him a of it. I talk to my son as much as his letter in support of his deployment. time allows. He is stationed in one Another few weeks went by, and Ana of ten outposts on the perimeter of called me and told me that her group a military FOB (Forward Operating had gathered candy, newspapers, mag- Base) and was deployed for one year azines, sundries and many other items in April of 2011. He has to live in a totaling about 100 pounds. Wow! She tent, has been working long hours -- added that she was going to enlist the usually 18 or more per day-- and this help of SFPD PAL Cadets to package it field posting has been constant since all for shipping. his arrival in the war zone. We don’t or killed, my spines twitches, my feet this happen for my son and all who are On Saturday, November 19, 2011, hear about the war in Afghanistan in get cold, my hands start to sweat, and serving with him. For those who are Ana contacted me and told me that the the news so much anymore, but be a tear swells in my eyes. currently serving or served in the past, Cadets and others were in the process assured that the families with loved Again, I want to thank Ana, the PAL THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. of boxing all of the gathered supplies ones deployed never forget. Every Cadets and everyone else that made for the troops. At the end of the day time I hear that a soldier gets injured A Winning Season By Martin Fatooh, Volunteer at them with the utmost respect. Junior at Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep Programs like Operation Dream help to make this possible. It is also a re- For the past nine years, my sister ally good feeling when, supported by Annie and I have assisted the fine offi- the San Francisco 49er organization, cers of the S.F.P.D. and their Operation by the end of the toy drive you have Dream Holiday Toy Patrol Collection raised a bucket full of dollar bills or at our 49ers home game. This promises gathered a crate of overflowing toys to be a championship season for our for so many children in San Francisco. S.F. 49ers, but I believe that every one It has been fun to volunteer and sup- of our holiday toy drives has been a port this program with so many other Victory! outstanding members of various com- Before I go into more detail, I will munity organizations. This year again tell you a bit about myself. My name is I am happily volunteering with my Martin Fatooh. I am the son of S.F.P.D. sister, Annie, and many of our friends Lt. Colleen Fatooh and the grandson and fellow students from Sacred Heart of the late Inspector, Jack Webb. In the Cathedral Prep. beginning, my mother insisted that I If you are planning on attending attend the Toy Drive events, but over the 49er v. Rams game at Candlestick Lt. Mike Slade speaking with volunteers time I grew to really enjoy and look Park, on December 4th, remember forward to it. to bring a toy for our kids or drop a Operation Dream is a non-profit donation in our bucket and we will organization made up of dedicated get the toys for you. If you are not police officers and civilians whose attending, you can still help us by goal is to enhance the lives of the bringing a toy to our barrels that will youth growing up in Public Housing be located at the San Francisco Police in our great city. In San Francisco, like Officers Association offices or any of most big cities, the police are often the 10 district stations. Thank you for misunderstood. Often times, I have your continued support of Operation seen first-hand that there is a great Dream and for your generous holiday mistrust between the community and spirit. We appreciate your help in the police. When San Franciscans see making this the best ever year for the their police officers helping to bring Holiday Toy Patrol. Christmas into the lives of so many Happy Holidays and best wishes for underprivileged children, they look a Wonderful 2012.

Kaya Azencot, Annie Fatooh, FX Vignoles, Tristan and Alexsi Arostegui, Giovanni and Alessandro Gadaldi Page 26 POA Journal December 2011

Nick’s Notes

By Nick Shihadeh, Journal Sports Editor The Midget, right, steals wind from a Potter sailing craft while tacking for the Point Pinos Buoy off Monterey Bay. HECK IT OUT: As of the Photo Credit: Don Person] printing of this column (just Cafter Thanksgiving), the Forty- Niners have just been beaten by the Retiree Sails to Fifth Regatta Win Baltimore Ravens after an 8-game win- Staff Report is a trailerable keel-centerboard vessel, ning streak. The way I see it, it will be as are all boats entered in the race. a good learning experience for them Retired San Francisco Police Ser- The Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club as they still have a lot more work to geant Mike Truman has logged anoth- hosts the annual race, and entries from do from both sides of the line. Also, er sailing regatta First-Place position all over the nation register to race in they came out of that game relatively in the annual “Cruiser Challenge. On the Pacific Ocean swells and famed healthy so why not go on to another July 23rd, Mike and his helmsman, westerly winds. This year, a small boat 8-game winning streak? If somehow Dave Bacon, eeked out the win over skipper from Colorado was the entrant that were to happen, they would have for the game. It will be interesting to the second-place boat in the “Small who traveled the furthest distance to another historical season like they did see what happens. Boat Division” of the competitive participate in the popular event. 30 year ago. Finally, I am saddened to dedicate event. The course was a triangulated Dave Bacon, Mike’s helmsman, is Last month I wrote about Sacred this column to fallen Vallejo PD Of- eight miles in length across open water often a competitor in such events, Heart Cathedral beating up on St. ficer Jim Capoot who was killed tragi- off Monterey, California. Mike’s boat but the two sailors teamed up this Ignatius in their annual high school cally in the line of duty on Thurs. Nov. was holding second position for nearly year while representing their club, the football match-up. Well, both teams 17th. I have met and am friends with the entire race, until they caught and Potter Yachters. Dave is not a retired ended up in the Central Coast Section many police officers from Vallejo and passed the lead boat in the final 400 police officer, but he began his sail- Division III championship game that know how tough this loss is. May God yards of the course. ing adventures in his boyhood with will have been played on Sat. Dec. 3rd. bless him, his immediate family, and Mike’s boat is the fabled 15’ Mont- life-long friend and sailing enthusiast I’m wondering if SH can do it again of course his police family. gomery designed sloop called “Midg- Dave Dolan, who did become a mem- against SI, or if there can somehow That’s all for now....Please stay well et.” She is the same boat that Mike ber of the SFPD. be an upset. By the time this Journal and safe this holiday season and see skippered in his previous 4 wins. She reaches you, the results should be in you next month... International Association of Women Police Are you willing to allow your email Member Application, to be provided to other law enforcement entities______Yes______No Renewal and Payment Preferred Mailing Form for an Active, Address for Magazine and Dues Notices______Home______Work Associate, Life, or Sustaining Membership Membership Fee Schedule, Check Appropriate Type Categories Dues/Fee (Check or Money Order) Check Here Type / Period of Membership Eligible Amount

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Created by Officer Michelangelo Apodaca, Airport Bureau Enjoy this relaxing and fun-to-solve puzzle! If you’ve never solved a puzzle like these before, it’s a good idea to read this before you begin. Each puzzle has a grid of letters that conceals words reading in different directions — forward, backward, up, down, or diagonally — but always in a straight line. The words, abbreviations, or phrases one must find and circle are listed below the grid in capital letters. That’s all you need to know before you sharpen your pencil and begin your search! Here is a list of December Holidays and Special Days celebrated in 2011. Some are observed for one day, others for the entire month. All the best in health and happiness, as the year comes to a close.

NEIGHBOR COOKIE WINTER

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APPLE BROWNIE NEW YEAR’S EVE

PIE BILL OF RIGHTS UNICEF Page 28 POA Journal December 2011 Thanks to our contributors and staff With a Lot of Help, the Journal Closes Another Volume

By Ray Shine straightforward manner that – for bet- monthly column about the more advertising in the Journal is more a Editor ter or for worse – nearly always gets the positive things that our members do show of support and appreciation than reader’s attention. on daily basis. No act of generosity or it is a keen marketing move. Please sup- Putting together and delivering to kindness goes unnoticed by Kevin, and port all of our loyal advertisers. Sue Delagnes – Whether filling in your mailbox even a single issue of the he ensures that the entire membership for a regular office staffer, or just be- Michael Popoff –Michael manages POA Journal requires a small cadre of learns of the individual good deeds of ing our president’s long-suffering wife, our advertising, which under his close writers, reviewers, researchers, Internet our extraordinary officers. Sue is most useful when we need an eye has become substantial. He works and computer geeks (in the fondest insider “weather report” on the mood Robin Matthews – Recently retired, closely with Georgette and Howard sense of the word), printers, and postal of our oft-besieged president, or when Robin writes about the events of the Quinn Printing to ensure that each workers. Over the course of a year — or he must be contacted in the most ex- International Association of Women advertiser receives the best possible for an entire 12-issue volume — hun- peditious way possible. Police, BAEAF, and the SFPD/SFFD formatting and ad space. dreds of articles, photographs, and Gun’s and Hoses Tennis Tournament. columns must be written, formatted, Mary Dunnigan –Mary writes in- Joe Reilly – Joe recently took over proofed, and printed in order to get formative articles about coping with Tony Montoya – The SFPOA Secre- from longtime contributor Mark Hur- the word out to the POA membership. the demands of police work that speak tary, Tony keeps the minutes and roll ley the job of providing the Journal Many of our contributors are first-tim- to cops as well as to family members call of each monthly board meeting. with the monthly minutes of the Wid- ers, or send things in so occasionally and loved ones. It’s rare when I do not have the min- ows’ and Orphans’ Aid Association. utes on my computer within a couple that I can’t, unfortunately, list each Ed Garcia – Ed keeps us in the Mike Rivera – Mike sends us an of hours of the meeting’s adjourn- one individually. But there are a whole swing of things happening in the very annual report on and photos of the ad- ment. bunch of folks who I go to each month active Loons Nest Golf Club. Estab- ventures experienced by the fortunate to put an issue together. I’d like to use lished many years ago, most Loons are Kevin Mullen – Sadly, retired Dep- youngsters and officers participating some of the space in this month’s issue active or retired SFPD. uty Chief Mullen passed away early in the SFPD Wilderness Program, to to acknowledge the valuable contribu- in the year. He was a talented writer, which the POA is a major sponsor. Matt Gardner – Matt has access to tions of those who regularly help me researcher, and the foremost historian an extensive family collection of SFPD Nick Shihadeh – Nick is our Sports with the POA Journal. Their individual of the SFPD. We reprinted several of his and SFFD memorabilia that was passed editor, and keeps our members ap- and collective efforts sure makes my fascinating historical articles following down to the family by his father. Sev- prised of the many sporting activities job easier, and I appreciate all that they his death. do. In alphabetical order, this year’s eral times throughout the year, Matt in his monthly column. Thanks to most regular contributors were: has provided us with an old photo Michael Nevin – Mike forwarded Nick, our Sports pages are among the or poster for our occasional From the several excellent articles on the Use most read of the monthly Journal. Michelangelo Apodaca –Most of pieces. of Force that were written by academ- Archives Edwin K. Stephens – A professional Michelangelo’s puzzles are created on ics or other training specialists from Marty Halloran –Everyone knows financial planner, Edwin Stephens has a police theme, which makes his Word across the nation. Find fun and pertinent for our readers. Marty is the POA Treasurer, but he is been providing Journal readers with ex- also the driving force behind the POA Maggie Ortelle –Maggie continues pert financial advice in a well-written Dennis Bianchi – Dennis reviews Scholarship Program, the POA Golf to keep me updated on the media cov- and understandable writing style. at least one – but usually two – books Tourney, and the Community Services erage about the SFPD and POA, includ- San Francisco SAFE, Inc. — (Safety that he either recommends or pans. Committee. Marty’s articles on one or ing those reports from the Obituary His eclectic interests make for an in- Awareness for Everyone) – A safety and all of those worthy causes are among pages of the local papers. crime-fighting partner with the SFPD, teresting array of subject matter that the best that highlight the generosity PAL Staff – Almost monthly, Lor- the Journal receives several articles seems to appeal to every segment of and commitment of the POA to the raine Woodruff-Long and Anne Craw- each year advising our members and our readership. community and to the families of our ford keep this valuable and worthy their families and neighbors about members. Cyndee Bates – Cyndee is the POA organization in the hearts and minds security and safety. office manager. She keeps me regu- Mike Hebel – One the most senior of our readers, many of who were Leonard Sullivan – Also a layout larly updated with bulletins, personnel staff members at the POA, Welfare of- beneficiaries of PAL programs in their orders, and other doings within the wizard at Howard Quinn Printing, ficer Mike Hebel has been contributing youth. Leonard works with Georgette Petro- association. to the POA Journal and its predecessor Matt Perez – A professional photog- poulos to put together each issue of publications for more than 40 years. Janine Bocciardi – A friend and rapher and videographer and senior the Journal. His Ask Mike column is a favorite of supporter of the POA, Janine provides member of the SFPD Photo lab, Matt retirees and actives preparing to retire. Chief Greg Suhr – Chief Suhr has the Journal with extraordinary profes- provides the Journal with the regular sional photographs of local and state- been providing a monthly column Yvonne Huey – Other than Inspector of the Month photo. that reports on the news and events – wide events involving our members Georgette Petropoulos, few people Georgette Petropoulos – Suffice it and even the rumors – that emanate and their families. know more about the POA publica- to say that no single person is more from the Fifth Floor. It’s a big morale tions than does Yvonne. I rely on her Pat Burke – Pat sent along many responsible for the monthly Journal boost for our members to read a direct most for the current active or retired photographs of some event or func- than is Georgette. So familiar is her message each month from the Chief status and/or assignment of our mem- tion. He is prolific, and sends in lots name to every regular contributor of of Police. bers. She is the most resourceful staffer of great action shots. the paper that submissions often arrive in the office when it comes to recalling John Tennant – POA General Coun- Al Casciato – Al writes Around the on her computer screen before they from memory the proper spelling of sel Tennant writes an insightful labor Department. Few columns are as popu- do on mine. Georgette is our primary any member’s name. law column. While technically spot- lar with our readers, and rare is the liaison at Howard Quinn Printing, and on, his clear and easily understood new baby born to a member who is not Steve Johnson – Steve writes the has been working on each issue of the writing style enables our readers to announced in this longest-running ever-popular back page column titled Journal or its predecessor publications readily understand complex legal is- regular column. Close Encounters. In it, Steve reports for more than thirty years. She has sues. on those things so rarely seen on the worked with every POA editor since Gus Coreris – Gus forwards to the pages of mainstream media – the he- Gail Wright, and endures her stint Mike Truman – Mike volunteers his Journal a lot of interesting and useful roic and dangerous daily police work with the current editor with the sub- time to maintain the POA archive of information that he pulls from the routinely performed by our members. dued patience of Job. papers and photographs, and conducts Internet. research about deceased officers from Val Kirwan – As one of the Direc- POA Advertisers – If it weren’t for Greg Corrales – Greg provides the inquiries of heirs and relatives. Also an tors of the California Police Officers our advertisers, it would be difficult Journal with news from the American avid sailor, Mike writes an occasional Memorial Foundation, Val keeps busy to hold our printing costs down to a Legion Police/Fire Post #456 and is our report about a regatta or inter-island providing the Journal with articles reasonable amount. With a circulation unofficial liaison to our members who cruise in the Puget Sound. about that organization and the an- of just over 5,000 copies each month, have proudly served and are serving in nual memorial events it schedules each America’s Armed Forces. May. Val is also active in the Golden Liane Corrales – Liane writes Badge Foundation. Guardians of the City, which is about Rene LaPrevotte – Rene keeps us the SF public safety agencies and the apprised of the doings of the Foothill museum dedicated to memorializing Fuzz and events or issues pertaining them. Liane has participated in several to the health and fortunes of SFPD historical events dressed in period retirees. He also forwards informa- uniforms of the San Francisco bygone tion about our fellow law enforcement eras. colleagues working for other agencies Gary Delagnes – As the POA Presi- who have needs or issues. dent, Gary pens a monthly address to Kevin Martin – As VP of the orga- the members. Not known for holding nization, Kevin somehow manages back, he often speaks his mind in a to find the time to write a lengthy Steve Johnson is away. He will return next month.