November 2012 Informant - San Diego Police Officers Association

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Volume V XXXII, No. 11 November 2012
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Mike Fender
Director
Brian Marvel
President
Committees and Committee Chairs
San Diego Police Offi cers Association
8388 Vickers Street 858.573.1199 (Office)
San Diego, CA 92111 858.573.1574 (Fax)
www.sdpoa.org
Paul Hubka
Director
Jeff Jordon
Vice President
Rob Lewis
Director
Legal Committee ..........................................Lewis (Chair), Bostedt, Levitt
Political Action Committee ............. Fender (Chair), Bostedt, Pidgeon
Retirement .....................................................................................Levitt (Chair)
Business & Governance ......................Jordon (Chair), Paxton, Pidgeon
• Bylaws & Policy
• Administration
• Parliamentarian
Member Relations ..................................... Bostedt (Chair), Hubka, Lewis
• Member Services
• Member Communication
Public Relations ....................Chairs: Paxton/Pidgeon, Bostedt, Hubka
• Informant
• Website
• Charity
• SWAT Association .............................. Levitt (Chair), Fender
Special Events/Scholarship ..................Hubka (Chair), Bostedt, Lewis
Budget & Finance .......................................................................Levitt (Chair)
Labor Management .............................Bostedt (Chair), Fender, Pidgeon
Litigation (Ad Hoc Committee) ...........................Chairs: Marvel/Jordon
Memorial ................................................................................... Pidgeon (Chair)
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Tom Bostedt
Secretary
Paul Paxton
Director
Randy Levitt
Treasurer
Mike Pidgeon
Director
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In This Issue
Member Spotlight ................................................................. 4
Emergency Negotiations Team ....................................... 5
Thanksgiving Dinner at the SDPOA .............................. 5
Chaplain’s Corner ................................................................. 6
The Crime Files ...................................................................... 7
Victims and Suspects of Crime in 2011 ...................... 8
Officer of the Shift ..............................................................10
PAF Challenge ......................................................................13
Streetwork .............................................................................15
Star/Pal Scene ......................................................................15
SDPOA Discount Tickets ..................................................16
SDPOA Store .........................................................................17
PERT Perspective................................................................18
UC-7 ..........................................................................................19
San Diego Police Officers Association Golf Club ....20
RF&PA......................................................................................20
2012 Christmas Party .......................................................22
Code 4 Chronicles ...............................................................23
Urbane Cafe Fundraiser ...................................................24
SDPOA Board Elections ....................................................24
In Remembrance .................................................................25
Pension Seminar .................................................................25
Bylaws .....................................................................................26
On the Road ...........................................................................27
At a Glance Calender .........................................................28
ALADS Announcement .....................................................29
Board Minutes .....................................................................30
Raffle Winner .......................................................................31
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President’s Message
Voting is one of our most
core Constitutional rights,
and each of us should
take the time to make our
voice heard on November
6th. Last month, I detailed
some of the important
propositions on the ballot. I
would also like to call your
attention to the SDPOA
endorsed candidates. We have selected each of
these individuals based on their strong support
of public safety. We are confident that, if elected,
these candidates can help to better the working
conditions and compensation issues we currently
face. Please take the time to review the list of
candidates on the back cover of this issue before
going to the polls.
In early October, the SDPOA publically announced
our endorsement of Bob Filner for San Diego’s next
mayor. The past four years have been extremely
tough for all of us and we no longer want to go
down the road of the “cut, cut, cut” mentality.
The strangle-hold of corporate special interests
downtown needs to change, and public safety must
be the top priority of this city. The board made the
decision to support Bob based on our belief that
he will be an agent for change at City Hall.
Also in October, the killer of Officer Archie Buggs,
who was shot and killed in November 1978, came
up for parole. The Buggs family was unable to
attend the hearing; I was honored to represent
Archie’s sister and was joined by Bill Holmes, who
represented Archie’s mother. Even 34 years later,
this was an extremely difficult time for the Buggs
family as memories of their loss were brought
forward. Archie’s killer was denied parole, but
will again be eligible in three years.
On November 22, we will once again be holding
a meal at the SDPOA for all the officers who are
on duty on Thanksgiving. Anyone who is working
is welcome to join us at the SDPOA Hall of Valor
between 11 a.m. and midnight. Please also feel
free to bring your immediate family to enjoy the
meal with you.
Happy Thanksgiving,
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Sergeant
Tom Sullivan
During his more than 20 years on the San Diego Police
Department, Sergeant Tom Sullivan has had a wide
variety of assignments. From one of his earliest
roles on Western’s beach team to his most recent job at the
Multi Cultural Storefront, he has learned the importance of
variety in his career, how to be a problem-solver, and most
importantly, the value of family and friends.
Sergeant Sullivan’s family moved to San Diego when he was
4-years-old, and he has lived here ever since. The youngest
of five children, he is not the only one in the family who
went into law enforcement — his brother Mark retired
from the Department in December 2011. After graduating
from Bonita Vista High School, he attended San Diego State
and graduated with a degree in criminal justice in 1988. In
1990, he started the academy. Early on, he considered making
his way to the FBI, but he remained with the SDPD and
married his wife Porcia in 1991.
Sergeant Sullivan spent his first four years at Western Division,
where he spent some of his time assigned to the beach
team. This is where he made some of his longest lasting
friendships on the Department.
He spent the next four years working at Southeastern Division.
This assignment was particularly interesting and is
where he got the most experience with violent crimes. “It
really put my feet to the fire,” he said. “I think I did some of
my best police work while I was there.”
During his next assignment at Central Division, Sergeant
Sullivan spent time as a Community Relations Officer, which
provided welcome experience for his next assignment with
the Neighborhood Policing Resource Team (NPRT). During
his two years with NPRT, his accomplishments included instituting
and managing a bait car program for the city. The
position also took a talent for working with members of the
community and included a lot of teaching opportunities.
The next six years were spent at Southern Division — three
as a patrol officer and three after a promotion to detective.
Sergeant Sullivan thoroughly enjoyed his time with the division
because the tight knit group was able to make the job
fun while also remaining eff ective.
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Member Spotlight
“There are certain times when you realize your career
is consuming you, and that you need to make a change
in your priorities...You have to always remember what is
most important — your family and your friends.”
It was at Southern than Sergeant Sullivan learned the importance
of perspective while on the job. “There are certain
times when you realize your career is consuming you,
and that you need to make a change in your priorities,” he
said. “You have to always remember what is most important
— your family and your friends.”
When he was promoted to sergeant, he was first assigned
to Eastern Division. He then moved to the Watch Commanders
Office before starting at his most recent job at the
Multi Cultural Storefront. The program is a multifaceted
unit that provides social and community resources to new
immigrants to the area. The eight officers who work in
the division speak an impressive 11 languages. “I have a
tremendous appreciation for what they do there,” said Sergeant
Sullivan.
In addition to his work on the Department, Sergeant Sullivan
also serves as the SDPOA’s elected member for San
Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). The
position includes attending multiple seminars and conferences,
as well as making a monthly report to the SDPOA
Board. He has also gained a new perspective on the organization.
“One of the most important things I think the
membership needs to know about SDCERS is that they are
our advocate,” said Sgt. Sullivan, “The litigation they are involved
in is protecting the employees.”
No matter how busy his work keeps him, Sergeant Sullivan
always makes time for family. Thirteen years ago, he
and his wife bought an older home that they continue to
remodel. His daughter Lauryn is 18 and received a Nice
Guys scholarship this year as she begins her education at
Chico State. His son, Thomas, is 15 and plays lacrosse for
Bonita Vista High School. Sergeant Sullivan likes to spend
his time outdoors with his family and enjoys camping, hiking,
and fishing.

Emergency Negotiations Team
Whether it is a barricade,
hostage, or stand-off situation,
the Emergency Negotiations
Team (ENT) is a valuable resource
during these critical incidents.
The team specializes in making sure
these events result in a safe surrender,
and they are beginning to use
their skills to benefit an even wider
variety of incidents.
The ENT was first formed in the late
1980s as a resource during critical
incidents. In 1995, the team initiated
an innovative taskforce design when
members of the FBI were included as
a part of the unit. In 1997, the Naval
Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
came aboard, and the multi-agency
team has been a collaborative eff ort
ever since.
San Diego Police Department members
of the unit include three teams of
four SDPD detectives, four sergeants,
and one lieutenant, but the role of the
FBI and NCIS is just as important as the
members of the Department. When a
team is called out, it also includes four
agents from NCIS and the FBI, and
all members of the team are equally
trained and responsible during the effort.
The make-up of the team works
especially well because the SDPD is
able to utilize the resources of the federal
agencies while the agents are able
to receive more practical training by
going out on the calls. The format of
the unit is being looked at as a model
for similar teams across the nation.
The team is on-call 24/7 to help during
critical situations in any way pos-
sible, including acting as a supportive
resource for patrol units on the scene.
With a dedicated ENT vehicle, the unit
can arrive on scene and do computer
and witness checks and collect other
information that is an asset to the incident
commander. Resources from the
FBI, including behavioral analysis of
psychological profiling, or information
from NCIS on military background and
training, can all be critically important
when dealing with a hostage, standoff
, or barricade situation.
All members of the unit go through
a 40-hour basic class, and additional
monthly training is held. All the negotiators
in the county also meet quarterly
to share resources and tactics.
Additional training is encouraged and
members of the team have had the
opportunity to train with the FBI at
Quantico and abroad with Scottland
Yard. The tram also trains with SWAT
for additional tactical experience. The
reputation of San Diego’s ENT has also
brought in law enforcement from the
United Arab Emirates and Romania.
Suicides are the most prevalent call
out for the team, and they are very successful
in positively resolving the situations
in which they are able to make
contact. The tactics of negotiation
are very structured and employ very
specific strategies, including building
a rapport and keeping emotions very
low. They also include an entire team
of researchers who support the person
making contact.
More recently, the team is focusing on
how they can use their intelligence resources
in situations that do not include
negotiation, including kidnappings and
protests. During these volatile incidents,
the multi-agency assets of the team and
the capabilities of the dedicated vehicle
could be a welcome resource.
Team members regularly get the satisfaction
of saving a life, and there
are rarely open spots on the team for
new members. Members of the unit
are passionate about their work and
about keeping citizens and fellow law
enforcement safe.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the SDPOA
The SDPOA will host a catered Thanksgiving Dinner for all watches on Thursday, November 22 at the POA building.
We will start serving at 11:00 am and continue serving until midnight.
With staffi ng permitting, the Chief’s offi ce has approved fl exibility in Code Seven policies to allow SDPOA members from
throughout the city to come to the POA offi ce to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Members may bring their immediate family.
Thursday, November 22 from 11:00 am - midnight
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Chaplain’s Corner
by Herb Smith, San Diego Police Department Chaplain
“As a deer pants for water, so my soul longs for You, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, the living One. When shall I see
His face? My tears are my food day and night, and say to
me ‘where is your God?’… Why are you in despair, O my
soul? And why have you become disturbed within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, the help of my
countenance and my God” (Psalm 42:1-3,5).
These verses are met with gratitude, new hope and joy
by some, and stark criticism, suspicion and even disdain
by others. And yet the pain identified in each is universal
and generated by similar circumstances. Emotional
trauma from loss, injury, the consequence of our choices,
exposure to or directly experiencing a shocking incident,
relational turmoil, extreme disappointment or failure, or
any number of other disquieting occurrences or episodes
that rock our state of normalcy and the level of confidence
we have about our life and expectations can bring a shattering,
even suff ocating and consuming imbalance to our
world and perception. Our mortality is a frightening thing
to behold. We are generally mollified in our day-to-day,
fairly at rest with our surroundings and generally aware of
what to expect. We understand the threat of danger, even
disaster, and yet meet such risk awareness with astute
caution, alert focus and, hopefully, adequate back-up plans
and contingency means. But sure as sparks fly upward,
man is born for adversity, and mice and men alike are akin
to Murphy, who has always been an equal opportunity
caller. Sooner or later our paradigm of peace is punctured
and we’re dealt a hand that breaches our levy and floods
us with anguish and the distress of grief, regret and the
torment of questions we’ve never asked and can scarcely
answer. Our world implodes and paralyzes our hope.
It’s not what happens to you that matters, really at all.
What happens to us is life, and as someone once said, “it’s
a long lesson in humility.” We assume too much and take
our-selves far too seriously. We’re not nearly as important
as we think we are, and life is always better to us than we
deserve. Life, for all of its foibles, fancies and frustrations
is a gift of immeasurable magnitude, and what we experience,
the good, bad and the ugly, ever moves us closer to
the clearer under-standing of who we really are, and what
defines us and our responsibilities to each other. The pain
of our past is imperative.
What does matter, and what surely gives us the wherewithal
to move on, is the understanding of how valuable
every experience is to the distinctive assemblage of character
traits which vector our response into a good thing,
or not. What determines that is not reliance on our own
aptitude, but trust in the power and authority that alone
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makes all things new.
The reality that makes
truth true, all the time,
not just situationally, and
governs the eventuality
of every act and event,
is the only One in Whom
our soul finds solace in
every unanswerable place, embracing the certainty of the
One “…Who works all things after the counsel of His will”
(Eph.1:11.) In Him we have the hope that He will in fact
work it together for the good, if our reliance is on Him to
do so, and not ourselves. The one who waits upon him is
not disappointed (I Peter 2:6), and “In repentance and rest
you shall be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength”
(Isaiah 30:16). He alone delivers from the snare of the
trapper.
The loop-tape of a negative experience incessantly worms
its way into the deepest recesses of our thinking and
awareness, making us victims of our human inadequacy
to fix life into a self-justified satisfaction of validation for
what we did or didn’t do, or a successful rationalization or
suppression of the past. But we know better, and merely
covering it up succeeds no more than Poe’s tell-tale heart.
No one else can hear its thumping accusation, but its resounding
echo ever rails upon our senses. Rather, yielding
to the heart-healing presence of a God Who is there guards
against a rationale which merely explains away one’s toxic
feelings. Self reproach, regret, loss; it is what it is, and facing
it genuinely, but with a stronger grace than self-pity or
amnesty is the only way we’re led out of such dark valleys.
The heart knows what it knows, and acknowledging our
weakness and dependence on God’s strength perfected in
our limitations restores our heart, and renews a right spirit
within us. We can’t fix life, but God can, and will, restore it.
He is near to the broken-hearted, saves those crushed in
spirit, longs to be gracious, and waits to have compassion
on us. When we call upon Him, He answers, and shows us
such great and mighty things we would never have known.
“Behold, I Am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is anything too
difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27).
God knows our frame, He is mindful we are but dust. “A
bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick
He’ll not extinguish.” He is a God of new beginnings, and
the living take it to heart. “I waited intently for the Lord;
and He inclined to me, and heard my cry. He brought me
up out of the pit of destruction, out of the mud of the mire,
and set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.
And He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to
our God” (Psalm 40:1-3).

y Steve Willard
It would be a safe bet to say most
people on the San Diego Police Department
have never heard of Detective
Robert G. Harvey. He only served
for eleven years and much of his career
was interrupted by military service.
Nevertheless, we owe Detective Harvey
an enormous debt a gratitude.
Robert joined the SDPD on July 1, 1941.
Like many Americans, outrage over the
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor led him
and a group of San Diego police officers
to join the US military on Dec. 8, 1941.
Eventually 91 men would leave the
SDPD to fight in WWII. Only one, Patrolman
Frank Myrick, would not return.
He died in combat as a highly decorated
war hero on July 17, 1944 in Pisa, Italy.
Because of prior college, Robert was
able to become an officer, then an Army
Air Corps pilot. It was during WWII
Harvey took on some of the war’s most
dangerous missions. His reward was
the Distinguished Flying Cross and a
number of other prestigious air medals.
When he wasn’t fighting Harvey served
as a combat test pilot.
While serving his country, his wife
MaryLouise Harvey joined a group of
San Diego State students who helped
put together a newsletter that was sent
world-wide to service members and
their families. By the end of World War
II, The Aztec Newsletter was circulated
to more than 3,000 service and home
front readers.
To his kids, he was everything. His
daughter Carlynne Allbee recalled, “To
me, he was a really nice guy. He had
worked with the Boy Scouts because I
ended up with his Boy Scout manual. I
was raised in a house where there was
no cussing — it just didn’t happen — so
he was every bit a gentleman.”
At the end of WWII Robert returned
to civilian life. He served SDPD from
the end of 1945 until 1951 when once
again his country needed him and he
answered the call of duty — this time
for combat duty in Korea.
On October 31, 1952, MaryLouise Harvey
was in the delivery ward of Mercy Hospi-
The Crime Files per accounts of his death never men-
tal where she gave birth to a son named
Clyde. Little did she know Robert was half
a world away piloting his B-29 back from
a mission deep over North Korea.
Approximately nine miles northwest
of Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan,
the plane developed engine trouble and
crashed into the sea. According to the
Department of the Air Force Casualty
Report dated Nov. 12 of that year, Captain
Harvey and his crew attempted a
water landing, but the sea was rough and
the choppy waves caused the aircraft to
flip. Of the 14 crew members aboard the
plane, only three were rescued. Captain
Harvey was not among the living or dead
pulled from the water. To this day his
body has not been recovered.
Carlynne recounts the day she learned
she would never see her father again. “I
remember walking in the halls at Montezuma
Elementary and somebody taking
me by the hand and explaining to me
that my dad wasn’t coming back,” she
says. “I was five years old and I think I
was in kindergarten. It’s kind of weird
because I don’t remember crying about
it at that time because I was so used to
him being gone that it was just more
like, ‘This time he’s not coming back.’”
MaryLouise received the news in Mercy
Hospital that her husband was missing.
“Of course, my brother was born the
same day, October 31st,” Carlynne says.
“That was an ironic thing, too, because
the ham radio operators got word back
to my mom before the military did.”
The San Diego Evening Tribune ran
the story of Detective Harvey’s death a
week later. Sometime thereafter the San
Diego Zoo joined with the San Diego Police
Officers Association to erect a flagpole
honoring both Detective Harvey
and Myrick. That flagpole and accompanying
brass plaque still stands at the
zoo entry and can be seen by everyone
who visits the park.
Sadly, the memory of Robert Harvey
eventually became victim to the ravages
of time. San Diego State University dedicated
a war memorial for fallen alumni
in 1996 and there was no question Harvey
had attended San Diego State. He
had taken six courses over three semesters
but had not graduated, so newspa-
tioned his Aztec connection. When the
War Memorial was erected researchers
never came across his name in connection
with both his military service and
his college studies. When his daughter
realized the omission, she contacted
the Alumni Association about placing
her father’s name on the War Memorial.
She submitted evidence corroborating
the circumstances of her father’s death
and the question was put to the organization’s
War Memorial committee.
“It was a very easy approval process,”
says War Memorial Committee Chairman
Col. Martin Wojtysiak, USAF (ret.).
“Captain Harvey has earned a place on
that memorial and I’m only sorry that
we didn’t get him up there sooner.”
When the San Diego Police Historical
Association learned of Detective Harvey,
we took action and added him to our
memorial wall. Given how he perished
in service to his country, we felt it was
only appropriate to place his name besides
the other members of SDPD who
left the department to serve and paid
the ultimate price. Today he joins Patrolman
Myrick, Cadet Allen Mortensen
and Officer Rico Borjas on our wall of
honor.
As Captain Harvey’s remains were never
recovered, his family has no grave
to visit. Neither is there a tomb with
a marker for his beloved MaryLouise,
whose ashes were scattered in the waters
on the opposite side of the same
ocean where he disappeared. To make
things even worse Carlynne was a victim
of the 2003 Cedar fire. “Everything
I had was lost” she says, including her
father’s Boy Scout manual. Among the
only possessions she recovered from
the ashes of her home were a set of her
father’s wings.
Let us always remember Robert Harvey
and other brave people like him. To
learn more about Detective Harvey or
any of the other officers who have given
their lives in defense of our country,
please visit the museums website at sdpolicemuseum.com/heroes.html.
In Memory of Detective Lieutenant Morton
Greer. SDPD 05/29/1935 - 03/13/1959
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Victims and Suspects of Crime in 2011
by Cindy Burke and Liz Doroski
In 2011, both violent and property crime around
San Diego County was at a 30-year low. Over the
past six months, however, most jurisdictions have
seen jumps in reported property crime, as well as
violent crime. With long-term crime trends possibly
reversing, who is most likely to be a violent
crime victim in San Diego? How do the characteristics
of crime victims and suspects diff er in terms
of gender, age, and ethnicity? Additionally, because
of the seriousness of homicide, what do we know
about the most heinous of these violent crimes, in
terms of motive and weapon use?
Homicide
• African-Americans were four times more likely
to be a homicide victim in 2011, compared to their
proportion in the population. That is, while 5% of the
San Diego population was African-American, 21% of
homicide victims were identified as African-American.
• The top 3 homicide motives in 2011 included domestic
violence (31%), argument (25%), and gang activity
(18%). This is the first time in four years that domestic
violence as a homicide motive ranked first.
• Females represented 95% of domestic violence-related
homicides, while males represented 100% of
homicides precipitated by argument, gang activity, or
robbery.
• Over half (55%) of female homicide victims were 40
years of age and older, compared to 37% of male homicide
victims – one of two age categories with more
female than male victims. The other category was
those under the age of 15 – which represented 16%
of female victims and 8% of male victims.
• One in three (33%) Hispanic homicide victims were
17 years of age and younger, compared to 9% of White
homicide victims.
• A firearm was used in 56% of homicides overall, but
in 91% of gang-related homicides.
Rape
• While young adults (18 to 24) represented only 12%
of the population, females in this age group represented
1 in 3 (33%) rape victims.
• Males between the ages of 25 and 39 make up 21% of
the population, but almost double (41%) the proportion
of rape suspects.
Robbery
• Youth under 18 represented 25% of robbery suspects.
•
Most robbery victims were described as Hispanic
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• Young adults (18 to 24) made up 42% of robbery suspects,
but only 12% of the population.
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• Females made up 27% of aggravated assault suspects.
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Offi cer of the Shift
Northern – Sergeant Duane Voss:
Acting Lieutenant Duane Voss managed
the delivery of police services in
several Northern Division communities.
He managed the policing of several
protests and assisted with the task
of monitoring related protests. Acting
Lieutenant Voss coordinated the
deployment of police personnel and
resources during several crimes in
progress involving violence; searches
for missing persons; and during a 19hour
negotiation. He exhibited teamwork
and a consistent willingness to
serve the needs of the command. He
navigated through complex personnel
issues, studied and reported out
on crime trends and either delegated
or facilitated a variety of training. He
managed Northern Division’s Employee
of the Month program, analyzed
several police responses to incidents
and made recommendations on how
to improve the operations.
Northwestern – Officer Laurie
Cairncross: Officer Laurie Cairncross
has shown exceptional leadership,
teamwork and investigative ability.
As an Acting Detective, she handles
the majority of the NRC cases, Narcotics
cases, citations, warrants, and
in-custody arrests for Northwestern
Division. Officer Cairncross frequently
identifies possible suspects from
telephone or citizen online cases with
minimal or no leads. In August, Officer
Cairncross was assigned a Telephone
Report Unit car prowl. She conducted
a thorough follow up, identifying a 4th
waiver who had cashed the victim’s
checks. Searches of two residences
resulted in three felony arrests, cancelling
13 cases by arrest and the recovery
of stolen property. During numerous
hot calls, Officer Cairncross
has assisted by conducting computer
checks on the suspects and/or addresses.
This information allowed the
responding patrol officers to make
safer decisions and tactics.
Investigations II – Officer Ryan
Hallahan: One of Officer Ryan Hallahan’s
responsibilities is to monitor
crime within the Somali community.
Since taking on this responsibility, he
has documented two Somali criminal
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street gangs. He handles this work
with enormous passion and goes out
of his way to seek cases involving
these suspects. This is in addition to
his responsibilities as a Graffiti Strike
Force officer. There are two recent
cases in which suspects went into a
store and stole expensive liquor bottles.
In both cases, Officer Hallahan
was able to recognize the suspects as
gang members. He was able to issue
burglary charges with gang enhancements
in both cases.
Central – Officer Christopher Curran:
Officer Chris Curran was assigned
to Central Division’s Juvenile Service
Team. As a member of JST, he actively
participates in monthly sweeps, which
are instrumental in keeping juvenile
crime down. He also conducts daily
line patrol at San Diego High School,
which helps minimize the crime
around the campus. During the summer
months, Officer Curran volunteered
to work with C Squad. He and
his partner managed to handle many
of the juvenile calls, in addition to arresting
over 100 juveniles for curfew
and other violations. Violent crime
involving juveniles was kept to a minimum.
Central Division also initiated a
six-week Law Enforcement Youth Program
to promote positive interaction
between police officers and students.
Officer Curran took a lead role in this
program, contributing to its success.
Western – Detective John Davis:
Detective John Davis handled several
high profile cases during this shift, including
two attempted homicides, felony
vandalism, a commercial burglary
series, a residential hot prowl, a sexual
battery, and an armed and dangerous
felon wanted for felony evading
and a felony warrant. Detective Davis’
exceptional investigative abilities allow
him to consistently reach a successful
conclusion. For example, John
obtained a confession from a suspect
that was wanted for several residential
and vehicle burglaries, two auto
thefts and felony evading. He continuously
displays a “can do” attitude.
Eastern – Officer Eric Cooper: Officer
Eric Cooper’s performance this shift
has been exemplary. He has adjusted
his pro-active enforcement and focused
on the Constant Crook program.
Officers are assigned to monitor specific
parolees and probationers within
their beat. He and his partner, have
spent a majority of their time between
calls making contacts. Together they
have made nearly 10% of the division’s
total number of probationer/parolee
arrests since the program started.
Throughout the shift, Officer Cooper
assisted N.T.F. Team Two with the investigation
of medical marijuana dispensaries.
His enthusiasm, diligence,
and patrol skills were excellent. Later
in the shift, he was requested to assist
with traffic stops and the execution of
the arrest warrants. He made several
traffic stops that resulted in major seizures.
Officer Cooper consistently produced
solid felony arrests all shift.
Investigations I – Officer Renee Menard:
Officer Renee Menard’s duties
entail accurately monitorign and registering
over 1,800 sex off enders. She
has established a great rapport and

mutual respect with her colleagues
and the sex registrant population.
Many probation and parole agents call
her in regards to questions they may
have of their 290 off enders. In addition,
she has assisted the child abuse
unit detectives with major cases. In
June, Sex Crimes Unit detectives distributed
a composite of an individual
who may have been responsible for
numerous sexual assaults. Officer Menard’s
memory and expertise guided
her to a viable suspect, who was identified
and arrested. Officer Menard’s
knowledge and enthusiasm has gone
beyond the scope of her duties to improve
the quality of the organization.
Northeastern – Detective Malacha
Fuller: Detective Malacha Fuller was
key in the arrest and incarceration of a
dangerous sexual predator. There were
several indecent exposure incidents
occurring near local High Schools.
Detective Fuller along with other investigators,
decided to use a proactive
approach and walk to school with victims
that could identify the suspect. A
positive identification was made on
David Kemper who confessed to the
crimes along with other indecent exposure
incidents dating back to 2010.
He pled guilty shortly after his arrest.
On the day he was supposed to surrender
to the court, he failed to appear.
Detective Fuller learned that he
would probably go to a youth summer
camp. She called the camp staff and
warned them. Kemper arrived at the
camp a few days later. He was arrested
and later sentenced to more than five
years in State Prison.
Mid-City – Officer George Kenney:
This past shift, Officer George Kenney
made over 30 self-initiated arrests
and conducted over 120 self-initiated
field interviews, conducted hotel registry
checks, canyon sweeps and utilized
the investigative supplemental.
An example of his proactive work was
a project where he recognized there
was a transient/alcohol problem in
the are. Due to his eff orts working
with store owners, crime in the area
has been greatly reduced resulting
in minimal calls for service from the
store owners and residents. Officer
Kenney worked for the City of San Diego
previously as a paramedic. This
experience along with being a combat
medic in the Navy Reserves, makes
him an invaluable resource. Officer
Kenney is level headed, mature and
empathetic. He is tenacious; a professional
at all times and imparts an infectious
enthusiasm.
Southern – Officer Robert Korbecki:
Officer Robert Korbecki is very knowledgeable
when it comes to the vehicle
code and makes numerous traffic
stops. Currently, he works as the Terrorism
Liaison Officer and makes
sure items of interest are reported.
He is also a case agent for Southern
division’s illegal transportation operations
and has worked directly with
the City Attorney’s office for eff ective
prosecution of suspects. After the arrests,
he follows up with probation to
see if any of the suspects are in violation
of stay away orders, which leads
to numerous arrests with convictions.
Officer Korbecki kept receiving radio
calls to a residence where a citizen
continued to threaten harm to herself.
He coordinated with several city agencies
so the subject could receive help.
Officer Korbecki noted the live-scan
machine at the division was not being
properly utilized because officers
were unfamiliar with how it worked.
He volunteered to train Southern Division
on the use of the machine.
Traffic – Sergeant Patrick Norris:
Sergeant Patrick Norris supervises
and manages the Department’s Tow
Administration and Commercial Enforcement
Units. He is responsible for
working with multiple departments
on various issues. Sergeant Norris is
considered a Subject Matter Expert
(SME) for the City in all aspects of tow
operations and routinely briefs command
staff on all aspects of tow operations.
Sergeant Norris has written and
revised Department Tow Policies and
Procedures, has conducted line-up
training related to the tow program,
and recently completed a Tow Administration
Operations Manual. He is responsible
for reviewing thousands of
dollars of tow invoices to ensure proper
protocols and auditing require-
ments are met. Sergeant Norris’ eff ort
in this area has greatly enhanced the
Department’s ability to meet the mandated
payment schedules. Sergeant
Norris’ demonstrated professionalism,
dedication, hard work, and initiative
over the past shift.
Operational Support – Officer Michael
Bendixen: Officer Michael Bendixen
has been selected as the Officer
of The Shift for the following reasons:
As an integral part of the Operational
Support Team, Mike assisted in the development,
reorganization, and tracking
of our equipment and inventory
systems. He was part of identifying
and cataloging all electronic equipment
and used department bicycles
going to auction. Mike assisted in the
coordination and delivery of all equipment
for the police recruits in the last
two police academies. These duties
were all done while maintaining his
day to day duties as an equipment
officer in Operational Support. With
Mike’s help, Operational Support processed
over 2,500 equipment transactions
during this time.
Southeastern – Officer Samuel Euler:
Officer Samuel Euler has taken a
hard-hitting stance on violent crime.
During this shift, he apprehended a
parolee who was wanted for carjacking
a female and attempting to forcibly
kidnap her child. The same parolee
then assaulted an elderly female
for her purse. Officer Euler spotted
the vehicle, coordinated and led in
the ensuing pursuit and arrest. On another
call of a disturbance between a
woman and her son, Officer Euler uncovered
that the woman had unwittingly
thrown away her son’s meth.
He recovered the drugs, arrested the
son, notified Detectives, and secured
the scene. Officer Euler is sought out
by both Narcotics and Gangs Detectives
for assistance. On one assist, Officer
Euler identified a suspect from a
recent pursuit and crash. On another
occasion, he went to look for a vehicle
that was stolen from Western’s
area. Thirty seconds later, he had the
vehicle. The felony hot stop was conducted
in textbook manner and the
suspect was taken into custody.
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y Tom Bostedt, President , SDPAF
As the athletic arm of the POA, the goal of the San Diego
Police Athletic Federation (PAF) is to promote
athletic outlets and camaraderie amongst its members.
All full members of the POA are automatically PAF
members. You may know PAF from receiving reimbursements
for sports activities or playing in the Friday Night
Softball league.
The Board of Directors for the PAF is opening up a challenge
to all of its members to pick a fitness goal. Once you
have picked that goal, contact one of the Board members
and let them know what it is. When you realize your goal,
we will send you a PAF T-shirt for your eff orts. The t-shirt
has been custom designed and will only be given to members
who have successfully challenged themselves.
We are putting very few limitations on the selected goals.
First thing—12 ounce curls do not qualify! Maybe you
want to lose ten pounds so you can fit into an outfit or you
want to run a faster mile. Maybe you stopped playing softball
because you were too busy coaching your kid’s teams
and now you are ready to start playing again. Whatever
your goal is, we would like to make sure it is something
that will get you on a long-term path to better health. It’s a
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simple challenge and, for
the most part, you make
the rules!
Think about it and give
us a call. I have listed our
Board members names
below. Any of them can
approve your challenge
and get you moving toward
a healthier you!!
And don’t forget to let us know about your sports activities
so we can help reimburse you for those.
Good luck and see you in the gym!!
Tom Bostedt, Eastern Patrol
Dan Lasher, Watch Commander’s Office
Taerance Oh, Gang Suppression Team
Jason Jarrells, Eastern Patrol
Bill Brown, Eastern Patrol
Scott Holslag, Eastern Patrol
Larry Leiber, Central Patrol
Tom Miller, STAR/PAL
Laura Zizzo, Child Abuse
November 2012 | 13

y Steve Albrecht
Mark Twain said, “The diff erence
between the right word and
the almost-right word is the
diff erence between a lightning bolt and
lighting bug.” Every report you write
should be accurate, truthful, and serve
as a historical, legal document that is a
re-creation of events as they happened.
Your report could end up in a civil court
long after it finishes its journey through
the criminal side. What you wrote
two years ago could call your reputation
into question on the witness stand
or during a deposition. You have one
chance to get it right.
Your use of force report serves as
the primary description of why and
how you chose to use your weapons,
strength, or control moves on another
person. What seems like a perfectly
reasonable use of force against a huge
and enraged drunk in a bar, who wants
to put your gun where it won’t anatomically
fit, can get called into question a
month later, when he is sitting in court
wearing a fuzzy sweater that covers his
“F The Police” tattoo.
According to Oregon DPS Lt. Howard
Webb in his book, Managing the Use of
Force Incident, your use of force report
needs to address two elements: why
you chose to do what you did, and why
you felt it was necessary, based on your
fear that you would be injured, disarmed,
or killed. He says, “Fear justifies
the escalation of your force. A fear of
injury or death defines a person as an
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immediate threat. An admittance of
being afraid is a fundamental element
in the justification of force, and it is an
emotional state that many officers are
reluctant to admit experiencing.”
Of course, you don’t say, “I was shaking
in my boots when the suspect got up and
challenged me to a fight in the bar.” But
rather, “The suspect was six feet five inches
tall, weighed about 275 pounds, and
appeared to be under the influence of a
stimulant drug. I am five feet ten inches
tall and weigh 180 pounds. Based on our
size and strength diff erences, I was afraid
that if I tried to put my hands on him to
make the arrest, he would injure me,
or disarm me of my duty gun or Taser.
Therefore, I drew my Taser, told the suspect
to turn around and put his hands
behind his back. He refused and shouted
that he would take the Taser from me. I
deployed one cycle of my Taser and he fell
to the ground. I handcuff ed him without
any further resistance. I checked him for
injuries and...”
How physically close you are from the
suspect is important tool. “The suspect
got off his bar stool and quickly closed the
gap between us to within four feet. The
room was poorly lit and I could not see
what he was holding behind his back.”
Webb suggests avoiding words like “resisted”
or “struggled” as too vague and
subject to misinterpretation. Some suspects
resist arrest by pulling away, grabbing
the bar railing with both hands, or
fighting you. Be specific: “When I tried
to grab the suspect’s left arm to apply a
wrist lock, he violently pulled his arm
away and tried to punch me in the face
with his right hand. I ducked, drew my
extendable baton, and...”
You will want to document any injuries
the suspect received during the encounter
with you, and what you did to care
for them: “After spraying the suspect’s
face with my OC canister, I handcuff ed
him and immediately began pouring
pitchers of water I got from the bartender
across his eyes and face.” “This,” says
Webb, “makes you look compassionate
to juries, like a caregiver and not a
butt-kicker.” And note any injuries the
suspect had before you put hands-on or
used a weapon: “Upon my arrival, I saw
the suspect was bleeding from a large
cut across his forehead. I was told later
by the bartender that he received this
cut after smashing himself in the head
with a full beer bottle.”
Juries on criminal and civil trials watch
a lot of TV shows and movies, where
the cops almost always win against the
monsters they face. They already think
you’re immune to threats, pain, injury,
fear, or death. The more you can accurately
describe the why and the how, the
better you will look in the eyes of people
who will judge your behavior and the
suspect’s actions that led to your behavior,
during the event in question.
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2013 TRI-N-HARDER-4-KIDS Indoor Triathlon
In Memory of Officer Jeremy Henwood
Saturday, January 12th — Jewish Community Center — First Wave Starts at 8:10 am
STAR/PAL, in partnership with the San Diego Police Department,
invites law enforcement officers & civilians to participate in this unique event!
Consists of a 10-minute pool swim, 20-minute cycle
to measure their 2013 fitness level.
ride (stationary bike), & a 15-minute treadmill run.
Distances for each of the categories are combined to
determine the winners!
Registration limited to the first 48 individual participants
and 6 relay teams.
Great opportunity for beginners to get a taste of the
triathlon experience and more seasoned competitors
No entry fee for this event; however, each participant
To sign up please contact STAR/PAL Offi cer Edwin Garrette at (619) 531-2668 or egarrette@pd.sandiego.gov
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is encouraged to raise a minimum of $250 (relay
teams—$500 minimum).
Dri-fit event t-shirt & great goody bags given to each
participant.
Funds benefit STAR/PAL youth programs & the SD-
POA Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.
We are seeking corporate sponsorships to match our participants’ fundraising efforts. We ask corporate partners
to support our officers & civilians who are willing to go the extra mile for kids!
NEW to this year’s competition: Chief’s TRI-N-HARDER-4-KIDS Trophy will be presented to SDPD Division whose
representative raises the most funds! Additional trophy will be presented to the law enforcement agency whose
representative raises the most funds.
We anticipate this event to sell out quickly, so register early & please encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to support
YOU in this worthwhile event!
TRI-N-HARDER-4-KIDS event information can be found at www.starpal.org.
Please fill out the waiver & mail to: STAR/PAL (Attn: Officer Edwin Garrette), 4110 54th St, San Diego, CA 92105.
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Disneyland Pass will only be available Electronically (at the POA store) and must be
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Due to recent changes in the Universal Studios ticketing procedures, we are no longer
able to sell the paper tickets. Going forward, tickets will now need to be purchased
electronically (at the POA store) using a credit or debit card with a Visa or MasterCard
logo.
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November 2012 | 17

y Dr. Kathy Rose
PERT Team Leader and Eastern PERT clinician
Teen suicide is identified by the Centers for Disease
Control & Prevention as the third leading cause
of death among youth in that age group, with approximately
4,600 deaths per year. The primary means
of death are firearms, suff ocation, and poisoning (overdose).
Additionally, another 157,000 children each year
receive emergency room treatment for self-injury. At significantly
higher risk for death are the males in this age
group, with 81% of the completed suicides being boys.
In a recent Midwestern statewide survey of more than
60,000 high school students, over 4,000 reported acts of
self-injury and suicide attempts during the previous year.
Another nationwide study found that among those high
school students surveyed, 16% had seriously considered
suicide and 13% had gone so far as to create a suicide
plan. Perhaps the most significant conclusion reached in
these studies was the crucial significance of parental influence
in the lives of their teenagers. It was determined
that parental connectedness was the single most important
“protective factor” against suicide or self-injurious
behaviors. Contrary to most parents’ perception that
their teenagers are “shutting them out” or are rejecting
them in favor of peer relationships, these studies nevertheless
indicate that the parent/child relationship remains
the primary bond.
Risk factors for teen suicide include depression or a history
of depression or other mental illness; previous sui-
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PERT Perspective
cide attempts; family history of suicide, or exposure to
suicidal behaviors of others, such as peers; access to lethal
means; substance abuse; stressful life events such
as parental divorce, death of a loved one or other significant
losses; and placement in a justice or child welfare
setting. Culture, ethnicity, and gender identity can likewise
be risk factors: at higher risk for suicide are Alaskan
Native & American Indian teens; also at higher risk
are those teens who identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or
transgender. A common theme bridging the various factors
among at-risk teens was a pervasive sense of hopelessness
regarding their life circumstances.
While none of these risk factors alone can predict suicidality,
they are identifiable “red flags” that warrant attention.
Because suicide is so stigmatized in our society,
many adults have difficulty talking about it. There is also
a misconception that talking about suicide will somehow
“plant the idea” or cause suicidal behavior in teens. The
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention 2012 provides
information on how to speak with children (or others at
risk) about suicide and provides guidelines for identifying
and reaching out to at-risk groups. Information can
be found on the SAMHSA web site: www.samhsa.gov. Another
informative web site is that of the Yellow Ribbon
Suicide Prevention Program, which specifically targets
the issue of youth suicide: www.yellowribbon.org.

One of the food websites I read recently started a
thread about the virtues of the simplistic beauty of
the Egg Salad sandwich. The arguments were dull
at first, but then passions flared and opinions about the
best in San Diego became rather heated. Being a fan of this
demure concoction I had to wonder, where might we, of
the blue cloth, find a solid Egg Salad sandy? This will be a
long and great quest of course, so I started in points west.
The Gourmet Bagger is located at 3357 Rosecrans Street,
(619) 523-0590; they take credit cards for orders over
$15.00. The parking lot is massive and they are open M-F
10:30-7, Sat 10:30-4, and Sun 11-3:30. Bonus factoid: all
Gourmet Bagger sandwiches are served with a chocolate
chip cookie. I ate at the Gourmet Bagger a record three
times.
For the first visit I tried their Egg Salad sandwich (only
$4.99!) on plain white bread, the way Mom used to make.
I must say, my foodie website cohorts did not steer me
wrong. Topped with Dijon mustard, tomato and sprouts,
Gourmet Bagger’s Egg Salad was tangy, rich and delicious,
without being overly slathered in mayonnaise. The hardboiled
egg was diced perfectly, not smashed up into a yellow
pulp.
On my second visit I chose the 800-pound gorilla of the
sandwich world, the Cheesesteak. Theirs is called the Bagger
Cheesesteak ($6.49) and is served on an 8-inch French
roll. It’s not a Pat’s mammoth size, but they hold their own
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The oils and spices from
a well-used and seasoned
griddle beget brilliant
cheesesteak flavor.
Gourmet Bagger’s was so
savory delicious and perfectly
seasoned that I ate
the whole thing, (something
I try to avoid when
writing this column).
The purpose of the third visit was to appease Jacob D’s
obsession with all things related to traditional deli sandwiches.
Per his request, I chose the Gourmet Grinder
($6.49) served on an 8-inch French roll. Piled high with
ham, salami, capacolla, Provolone cheese, and Italian
dressing, this was hearty and filling sandwich and large
enough to save one half for a midnight snack.
Gourmet Bagger is centrally located, and serves delicious,
quality sandwiches at an incredibly fair price. I must be
on a roll of good finds, because for the second month in a
row I am awarding 4 badges.
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San Diego Police Offi cers Association Golf Club
The San Diego Police Officers Association Golf Club will be hosting its annual new member signup and current member
renewal drive starting in November. The SDPOAGC was established many years ago as a way for club members
to get together to play golf and socialize away from the workplace.
The SDPOAGC is open to all POA members, friends and family. The golf club invites its members to compete in friendly
competition in beautifully scenic courses all over San Diego County. Our tournaments are held in the odd numbered
months of the year. By joining you will become a member of the Southern California Golf Association, where you would
obtain a GHIN Number. A GHIN number allows you to establish a handicap and compete in tournaments on equal footing
with players of varied skill levels. Come out to play golf, build camaraderie and have fun with old friends and make
some new ones.
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RF&PA Update
by Willie P. Smith
I
received two phone calls from some memorable retirees, however; they gave me no information. I am always glad to
receive phone calls from retirees who want to just talk. However, I would like e-mails if you want to let other retirees
know how you are doing. In answer to the obvious question —sure, I can write information down while on the
phone, but I don’t always remember where I put it when it comes time to send it to The Informant. If no more interest
is shown, I will discontinue my articles. If you want to let your fellow retirees know what you are doing, where you are
living and what mischief you are currently into, send it to williep58sgt@yahoo.com.

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22 | The Informant
2012 Christmas Party

Good Job Western Division Street Crimes Unit!
From November 25, 2011 to January 5, 2012, the Western
Street Crimes Unit conducted an undercover operation
targeting shoplifting booster crews in the
Fashion Valley area. Booster crews increase their activity
during this time period because high end retailers release
new fashions for the holiday shoppers. These new items are
coveted by the booster crews. The traditional approach to
combating these booster crews has not yielded much success.
The Street Crimes Unit took a unique approach.
They used the expertise of the Loss Prevention Agents from
a coalition of companies that were contacted for this operation.
The company representatives all belonged to the San
Diego Organized Retail Crime Alliance (SDORCA). The loss
prevention agents were paired with an undercover police
officer. They would scan the mall for these crews. When
they were identified the surveillance teams would move
into place. Once the suspects committed the burglaries the
surveillance team would follow them until the arrest team
moved in to take them into custody.
The detail resulting 72 arrests! Burglary 57, Credit Card
Fraud 8, Petty Theft 2, Narcotics, 2, and warrants 3.
The team recovered $ 80,000.00 of stolen property. The
items taken were clothing, purses, jewelry, electronics, luggage,
and high-end kitchen accessories. In addition the credit
card suspects purchased gift cards totaling $73,000.00 using
stolen credit cards.
Code 4 Chronicles
On August 10, 2012, Western Division
Street Crimes Unit Sergeant Ricky Castro,
Officers Allyson Boyd, Eddie Escamilla,
Jorge Rosales, Matt Tortorella,
Pat Laco, Ricky Radasa, and Ryan
Schultz were presented the award for
Law Enforcement Investigators of the Year. Loss Prevention
Officers Chris Arbeene, Kevin Stone, Maurice Payne, and
Terence Wilkerson who assisted the Street Crimes Unit during
the operation were also presented the award for Loss
Prevention Investigators of the Year. The awards were presented
by the San Diego Organized Retail Crime Alliance at
their 2nd annual conference held at Pala Casino.
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Urbane Cafe Fundraiser
On Sept. 21, Urbane Cafe celebrated their five-year anniversary
by holding a fundraiser to benefit the SDPOA
Widows and Orphans Fund. The restaurant donated
20 percent of the proceeds they made on that day to support
the fund.
Thank you to all of the SDPOA members and friends who
stopped by to make the event a success. Your support is
greatly appreciated!
Officer Scott Crane, who organized the event, with Urbane Cafe
owner Doug Zimmer and SDPOA Treasurer Randy Levitt. Zimmer
presented a check for $1,300 to benefit the SDPOA Widows
and Orphans Fund.
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SDPOA Board
Elections
The filing deadline to run for a seat on
the SDPOA Board of Directors was October
4, 2012. At the close of the designated
declaration period, only three candidates
had filed to fill the three seats that
were up for election. Since this is the case,
there will be no election this year.
Congratulations to Brian Marvel, Jeff Jordon,
and Mike Fender, who will serve on the SD-
POA Board for another three-year term.
The SDPOA Office will be closed on
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November 12th
in observance of Veterans Day
November 22th and 23rd
in observance of Thanksgiving
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Michael J. Bushman
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25 November 1963
Offi cer Bushman died after his car left
the road in a single-vehicle accident.
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The SDPOA was proud to host a seminar for law
enforcement associations from throughout the
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We don’t always think about the SDPOA as a business,
but our association is a million dollar nonprofit
organization. As a business, the board of
directors establishes budgets, conducts performance audits
and continually strives to use association monies in a
manner consistent with organizational goals. Recently, the
entire board met and we revisited our goals to determine
if were meeting the needs of our members and prepared
to face the inevitabilities of our chosen profession. One of
those foreseeable events is the probability that we will have
multiple officers in need of legal representation stemming
from a single event and we do not feel our association is in
a position financially to provide the best possible defense
under this scenario.
Just as members purchase insurance to provide for the replacement
of their homes and cars in times of crisis, the
SDPOA is in need of purchasing extra insurance to provide
for the legal defense of our members that may occur in certain
situations. Unfortunately, as much as we have streamlined
our business operations, we are unable to provide
this extra level of insurance without requesting an extra
contribution from the members.
In December, the SDPOA will hold membership meetings
and there will be a vote on by-law changes to the governance
of the association. We will also update the members
on procedural changes regarding business practices. The
by-law changes for membership consideration at the time
of this writing are as follows:
• Article III – Membership – Redefining active membership,
adding what a retired member is and adding
honorary member information.
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SDPOA Bylaws
• Article IV – Directors – Update
language to include ude
electronic
tions.communicaca-
• Article V – Voting g
•
(Parts A & B) – Updating
to include electronic
communications.
Article VI – Executive Officers
– Add additional responsibility to the treasurer and
secretary.
• Article VIII – Dues and Fees – Modify language to
have PORAC and LDF II dues split 50/50 amongst the
SDPOA and the member.
• Article X – Investment of Monies – Update language
and add written consent from Board.
• Article XIII – Payment of Benefits – Change language
of “Benefit” to “Gift” in some of the sections.
• Article XIV – Order of Business – Add language that
board agenda’s need to be published to the membership
72 hours prior to a board meeting. Update order
of business to current practice.
• *New* Article XVIII – Establishment of the Association
– Brief history of the creation of the SDPOA in 1912.
• The board will send out the finalized language
and modifications after December 1, 2012.
In conclusion, the SDPOA board has determined providing
Legal Defense Fund II through PORAC is a must have for
our membership to meet our goals of protecting you to the
fullest extent possible. We look forward to meeting with
the membership and engaging in a spirited discussion over
these potential by-law changes before any vote is taken.

On the Road
Offi cer Mitchell Jones and his wife, Vanessa, took
their Informant on a trip to Europe. This photo was
taken with the Polizia in Rome, Italy.
Michael Schaldach traveled with his Informant to
Tombstone, AZ. He took this photo in front of the
graves of Billy Clanton, Frank McLaury and Tom
McLaury in Boot Hill Cemetery.
Sponsored by
Offi cer Chris Cummings of Southeastern Division
took this picture next to a Boston Police Department
paddy wagon, sporting his Division apparel, during
his recent trip to Boston, MA with his wife, Nikki.
Jim Kistner with his Informat at the Alamo in San
Antonio, TX. The site is most famous for its role as a
Texian fort during the Texas Revolution.
If you’ve recently taken your copy of The Informant on the road with you, please share your pictures!
If your picture is featured, the member who sends in the photo will receive a pair of movie tickets, as well as our appreciation!
Active and retired SDPOA members should send submissions to Steph via email at sreed@sdpoa.org.
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28 | The Informant
25 26 27 28 29 30
SDPOA Offi ce closed SDPOA Offi ce closed
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Dinner
at the POA for all
Watches
11:00 a.m. - midnight
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
SDPOA Offi ce closed
Fundraiser at
Oggi’s Pizza and
Bewing Company
2562 Laning Rd.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Election Day
Marine Corps Birthday
11:00 a.m. at SDPOA Hall
4 5
Retired SDPD
6 7 8 9 10
Monthly Lunch
SDPOA Board Meeting
Meet at 11:00 am
8:30 am
Grand Plaza Buffet -
Board Room
1840 Garnet Street
1 2 3
RFPA Board Meeting
SD Firefi ghters
Credit Union
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Dates to Remember
An at-a-glance listing of SDPOA,
law enforcement and local events
November

The ALADS Insurance Trustees met and voted to renew the
Anthem Blue Cross medical and dental plans as of January
1, 2013. The monthly rates are eff ective through December
31,2013 and represent an approximate overall increase of
8.2%
Monthly Rates Eff ective January 1, 2013
Single
Two Party
Family
CaliforniaCare
Basic
$543.13
$1,058.83
$1,309.37
The ALADS medical plans will be non-grandfathered eff ective
January 1, 2013. A listing of the eff ects of moving to
non-grandfathered status is at right.
Additionally, the following benefit changes will be adopted
eff ective January 1, 2013:
HMO
Office visit copays will increase from $5 to $10
Brand prescription drug copay will increase from $10
to $15
ALADS Announcement
CaliforniaCare
Premier
$651.27
$1,166.97
$1,417.77
Effective for Plan Years Beginning on or After September
23, 2010 (Non-Grandfathered Plans Only)
• Must cover preventive care without cost-sharing (such as
copayments and deductibles) (eff ective the first plan year
on or after 8/1/2012 for women’s preventive services)
• Fully insured plans cannot discriminate in favor of highly
compensated employees under rules similar to IRC section
105(h) Note: Implementation delayed until further
guidance is issued)-not an issue for labor unions
• Cannot require pre-authorization for emergency services,
and must have the same cost-sharing for in-network and
out-of-network emergency services
• New rules on internal claims and appeals and external
review processes (Note: Enforcement grace period applied
to some provisions)-already incorporated in Anthem
insured plans
• Participant must be able to designate any primary care
provider available to accept the individual, or pediatrician
in the case of a child
• Cannot require pre-authorization or a referral for treatment
by an OB/GYN-already included with California Care
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SDPOA
Board
Minutes
September 13, 2012
0830 hours
DIRECTORS PRESENT: Marvel, Jordon,
Pidgeon, Fender, Levitt, Bostedt (left at
1100hrs to present at retirement party,
returned at 1300hrs), Hubka (left to present
at retirement party at 1325hrs)
Directors excused: Lewis, Paxton
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: R. O’Hanlon,
S. Zimmerman,
OTHERS PRESENT: R. Crady, B. Fields, P.
Zelpner, J. Bauers, M. Bennett, B. Farrar,
K. Smith (recorder)
OPENING OBSERVANCES: President
Marvel called the meeting to order at
0830 hours and led all present in the
Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment
of silence for the Offi cers killed in
the line of duty in the past. There were
18 offi cers killed in the line of duty Nationwide
since the August board meeting.
There were 5 San Diego Police offi cer
killed in the month of September. Henry
Goodrich (9/7/1940), Kimberly Tonahill
(9/14/84), Timothy Ruopp (9/16/84),
Ronald Davis (9/17/91), Robert Mcpherson
(9/30/29).
NON-AGENDA MEMBER COMMENTS:
No report
MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
• Lt. Rick O’Hanlon requested $750
to sponsor a tee for the IACP Charity
Golf Tournament. The tournament
is September 30th at Maderas. The
money will go to the Police Foundation.
Moved to Charity.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Rick Crady, from McDonald’s, presented
the POA with a check for
$2,000 to go to the POA Widows and
Orphans Fund from the most recent
Henwood charity fundraiser.
• Paul Zelpner and Joseph Bauers,
with AXA Advisors, made a presentation
regarding their program to educate
members about their benefi ts.
Discussion occurred.
• Bill Farrar gave an overview of his
meeting with the IRS regarding his
POA retirement check. Farrar will
give the POA a copy of the ruling and
the POA will have the auditors look
into this issue.
• Michelle Bennett was thanked by the
POA Board for all of the support she
has given the POA. Marvel brought
up the subject of her healthcare and
Michelle not being able to select
the plan she wants. The board will
30 | The Informant
look into this issue to help Michelle
straighten out the problem.
PAC
• Fender reported with updates on
SCALE and CCLEA regarding endorsements
and meetings in the
POA’s favor. Discussion occurred regarding
pension reform.
• CCLEA is supportive of Prop 40.
• Scott O’Mara discussed Comp Law
changes.
• Fender discussed some current
bills.
•
M/S Hubka/Levitt to send a letter in
favor of SB1160. Unanimous. 6-0-
3. Marvel, Paxton, Lewis absent for
vote.
• M/S Levitt/Hubka to send letter opposing
SB2451. Unanimous.
•
6-0-3. Marvel, Paxton, Lewis absent
for vote.
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Charity:
Request for POA to sponsor the following:
Absent from all charity voting: Jordon,
Lewis, Paxton
The Nice Guys 33rd Annual Nice Guy
• of the Year Gala. M/S Levitt/Hubka
for $2750, one table. Unanimous.
6-0-3.
SCDSA’s 2012 Star 6 Golf Tourna-
• ment. Declined.
• The Member Spotlight will be Tom
Sullivan for the month of November.
The Unit Highlight will be ENT.
Website: No report.
RETIREMENT: No report.
MEMBER RELATIONS
• There were two member requests
this past month.
LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
•
•
•
Chief Zimmerman reported we lost a
recruit today to Phoenix PD. We currently
have 29 recruits. There will be
15 new recruits starting in an academy
in October.
Chief Zimmerman gave an overview
regarding the department’s standards
and how this effects hiring for
SDPD.
Marvel asked Zimmerman to look
into secondary employment.
• Discussion occurred regarding GPS
on PD vehicles.
• Marvel asked Chief to look into reopening
the promotional settlement.
LEGAL: No report.
SPECIAL EVENTS/SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE
The fi nal reporting for this years’ pic-
• nic will be fi nalized tomorrow. The
event went well.
The Christmas party preparation is
• underway.
•
•
CPI’s 2012 Gala. M/S Levitt/Fender
for ¼ page ad. Unanimous. 6-0-3.
UCP of SD County 29th Annual Ce-
•
•
Hubka discussed a fundraising idea
for the POA.
POA’s Thanksgiving meal will be at
the POA again this year for on duty
lebrity Waiters Luncheon. Declined.
• LAPPL Eagle and Badge Foundation,
In the Line of Duty Legacy Awards.
Declined.
• NACOLE, 18th Annual Conference.
Declined.
• The Glenner Memory Care Centers,
30th Anniversary Celebration. De-
members and their immediate family.
• The PAF will hold a Jeremy Henwood
Memorial 5k on December 2nd. The
Wounded Warrior Project and Vet
Sports will be the recipients for this
year’s funds raised.
BUDGET-FINANCE
clined.
• NAMI, 9th Annual Inspiration Awards
Dinner. M/S Fender/Levitt for $150,
Status report
• M/S Fender/Pidgeon to approve this
months’ treasurers’ report. Unani-
two tickets. Unanimous. 6-0-3.
• C.O.P.S, C.O.P.S Walk 2012 Declined.
• Crime Stoppers Light the Night 5K.
M/S Levitt/Hubka for $500. Unanimous.
6-0-3.
• Offi cer Down Memorial Page. M/S
Levitt/Hubka for $500 in kind donamous.
5-0-4. Jordon, Paxton, Lewis,
Bostedt absent for vote.
BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE
Administrative:
• The POA will move forward on replacing
two air conditioning units this
month per the approved capital imtion.
Unanimous. 6-0-3.
• Annual Deputy District Attorney
Awards Banquet. Declined.
• National Law Enforcement Memorial
Fund, Third Annual Gala. Declined.
• IACP Charity Golf Tournament. M/S
Hubka/Pidgeon for $750. Unaniprovements.
By-Laws:
• Jordon discussed possibly raising the
dues if the members do not vote in a
pass through by-law change.
• Jordon will work with Fields on preparing
by-law changes by the Octomous.
6-0-3.
ber board meeting for the board to
Informant:
vote in. There will be membership

meetings for members to vote on these changes
or additions in December.
Minutes:
• M/S Jordon/Pidgeon to accept the August 2012
Board Meeting Minutes with 4 corrections. Unanimous.
7-0-2. Lewis/Paxton absent for vote.
MILESTONE REPORT: No report.
LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
• Pidgeon reported on contacting the credit union
to look into a savings account for this year’s me-
morial trips.
• Discussion occurred regarding the members who
went to the funeral for CHP Offi cer Youngstrom.
OLD BUSINESS: No report.
NEW BUSINESS
• Jordon discussed the deferred retirement issue.
• Jordon reported the ALADS health benefi ts will
have an increase of 8.1% effective January
2013. A memo with this information will go out
to members immediately.
Marvel will be sitting on a panel at the Adapt or
• Die Seminar hosted by Ron York, Ted Hunt and
Ron DeLord.
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Executive Assistant
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Store Clerk
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Communications Coordinator
Editor, The Informant
Deborah Flores
Receptionist/ Admin. Asst.
Theresa Shay
Realtor®
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Ray Shay
Realtor® & Retired
SDPD Lieutenant
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Mayor of San Diego
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State Propositions
Proposition 32 – NO
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U.S. House of Representatives, District 52
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California Senate, District 39
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California Assembly, District 76
Sherry Hodges
Superior Court, District 25
Robert Amador