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Page 2 POA Journal June 2013Minutes of theMay 20, 2013 SFPOAEmergency Board Meeting*1. Sergeant-At-Arms Valdez called themeeting to order at 1304 hours andled the Pledge of Allegiance.2. Secretary Montoya conducted theroll call of the Board of Directorsand Executive Board.3. Vice President Halloran gave a briefstatement as to how the tentativeagreement was reached and whorepresented the POA during negotiations(Gary Delagnes, MartyHalloran, Tony Montoya, Joe Valdez,Chris Breen, Mark Madsen andPOA Attorney Gregg Adam).4. Vice President Halloran announcedthe terms of the tentative agreementfor a contract extension betweenthe SFPOA and CCSF.5. After 90 minutes of discussion,Vice President Halloran called foran executive session which lastedabout 15 minutes.6. Rep. Evans (HQ) made a motionto send the tentative agreementto the membership for ratificationupon the Board of Directors receiptof the final language. Motion wasseconded by Rep. Flaherty (CoE) and Rep. Lyons (TTF). Motionwent to roll a call vote and passedunanimously (28 yes, 0 no and0 abstained). The final languageshould be available from your Rep.and posted on the POA webpageby the close of business on Friday.7. Rep. Rodgers (Co D) made a motionthat the voting will commence onFriday May 31, 2013 at 0800 hoursand close on Friday June 7th, 2013at 0800 hours. Motion was secondedby Rep. Moylan (TTF) andpassed by voice vote without opposition.Members are reminded thatall voting is done online. Membersshould resolve any assignmentand/or login concerns prior to thestart of the voting period. Contactthe POA Office Staff for any issueswith regards to logging onto andinto the POA website.8. Vice President Halloran announcedthat the POA will hold informationalhearings on the tentativeagreement at the HOJ 6th FloorAuditorium Wednesday May 29,2013. POA Bulletin will follow withthe times of the meetings.9. Vice President Halloran adjournedthe meeting at 1417 hours.Respectfully Submitted,Tony MontoyaPOA Secretary* These minutes will not be adoptedby the Board of Directors until the nextGeneral Membership meeting. Correctionsand amendments might be made priorto a vote to enter the minutes into thepermanent record. All corrections and/or amendments will be published in thesucceeding issue of the Journal.Board of Directors Emergency MeetingRoll CallMay 20, 2013Minutes of the May 22, 2013SFPOA Board Meeting*1. Sergeant-At-Arms Valdez called themeeting to order at 1205 hours andled the Pledge of Allegiance.2. Secretary Montoya conducted theroll call of the Board of Directorsand Executive Board.3. There was an amendment to theApril 2013 Board Meeting Minutes.Rep. Landi (Co K) was listed asabsent. Rep. Landi was at trainingand should have been listed asexcused.4. Rep. Browne (Co A) made a motionto accept the April 2013 BoardMeeting Minutes as amended. Motionwas seconded by Rep. Flaherty(Co E) and passed by voice votewithout opposition.5. This was President Delagnes’ lastmeeting as POA President. After 35years of service, President Delagnesis retiring from the SFPD on 5-31-13. President Delagnes spoke of hisSFPD and POA careers. In closingPresident Delagnes thanked currentand past members as well ascurrent and past Board Members.6. Chief Suhr was in attendance atthe meeting and spoke historicallyon wages and benefits. WhenChief Suhr entered the SFPD in1981, a police officer (Q-2 today)was making $11.21 per hour andthe Chief of Police had a salary of$72,000.00. Chief Suhr then talkedabout all the gains and other accomplishmentsthat former andcurrent Executive Boards haveOutgoing President Gary Delagnes administers oath of office to President MartinHalloran.Vote 1President Gary Delagnes P YVice President Martin Halloran P YSecretary Tony Montoya P YTreasurer Brian Stansbury P YSergeant-At-Arms Joseph Valdez P YEditor Ray Shine PCo. A Ed Browne P YJohn Van Koll P YCo. B Larry Bertrand P YDanny MillerECo. C Chris Schaffer P YCo. D Martin Covarrubias P YMatt Rodgers P YCo. E Tim Flaherty P YJesus Peña P YCo. F Paget Mitchell EKevin Rector P YCo. G Chris Breen EDean Sorgie P YCo. H Larry Chan P YFrank Pereira P YCo. I Russ Gordon P YJody Kato P YCo. J Kevin Lyons P YKevin Moylan P YCo. K Steve Landi P YHarold Vance P YHdqtr. John Evans P YRaphael Rockwell P YTactical Mark Madsen EPete Schlegle P YInvest. Dan Silver P YAirport Val Kirwan EReynaldo Serrano P YRetired Ray Allen P YSPORTS EDITORNick ShihadehThe San Francisco Police Officers AssociationPOA JOURNAL(USPS #882-320)MANAGING EDITORRay ShineWEBMASTERCyndee BatesPRESIDENT ...........................................Martin HalloranVICE PRESIDENT .....................................Tony MontoyaSECRETARY ............................................. Michael NevinTREASURER ......................................... Brian StansburySERGEANT-AT-ARMS ............................... Joseph ValdezCo. A...................................... Ed Browne, John Van KollCo. B.................................Larry Bertrand, Danny MillerCo. C..........................................................Chris SchafferCo. D..........................Martin Covarrubias, Kevin HealyCo. E................................................................. Jesus PeñaCo. F................................... Paget Mitchell, Kevin RectorSFPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORSASSOCIATION OFFICE: (415) 861-5060POAParliamentarian,Mike Hebel,administers oath tonew Vice PresidentTony Montoya.PUBLISHED MONTHLYOFFICIAL PUBLICATION OFTHE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION800 BRYANT ST., 2nd FL., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103(415) 861-5060www.sfpoa.orgCo. G........................................Chris Breen, Dean SorgieCo. H......................................Larry Chan, Frank PerieraCo. I............................................ 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June 2013 POA Journal Page 3POA Board of Directors and visiting members give out-going president Gary Delagnes a standing ovation.been able to accomplish for ourmembers. Chief Suhr then thankedPresident Delagnes for all his yearsof service in the SFPD and in hisvarious roles at the POA.7. On behalf of the Board of Directors,Vice President Halloran presentedPresident Delagnes with aplaque of appreciation for all thehard work he has done on behalfof members during his role as VicePresident and President.8. Johnny Monroe who is the Presidentof the Officers for Justicepresented President Delagnes witha Certificate of Appreciation onbehalf of the OFJ and its members.9. President Delagnes appointed andswore in Vice President Halloran asPOA President.10. As his first order of action as POAPresident, President Halloran appointedSecretary Montoya as POAVice President and Mike Nevin asPOA Secretary.11. Parliamentarian Hebel swore inSecretary Montoya as Vice President.12. Parliamentarian Hebel swore inMike Nevin as POA Secretary.13. Treasurer Stansbury spoke brieflythat the POA is currently about$100,000.00 under budget for thefiscal year. Treasure Stansbury thenhanded out the monthly ExpenseRecap Sheet.14. President Halloran adjourned themeeting at 1235 hrs so those inattendance could visit with Garyand enjoy a catered buffet lunchand beverages.Respectfully Submitted,Tony MontoyaSFPOA Vice PresidentInspector Gary Delagnes#160Your Dedication And Devotion To Your ProfessionAs A San Francisco Police OfficerAnd Your Unswerving Loyalty To The Goal OfServing And Protecting Your MembershipAnd The Citizens Of San FranciscoHas Been Recognized By Your Brothers And SistersIn Law Enforcement Throughout This NationIn Grateful Recognition And Sincere AppreciationFor Your Untiring and Selfless Efforts Put ForthOn Behalf Of The Members Of The SFPOAYou Are Truly One OfSan Francisco’s FinestSan Francisco Police Officers AssociationMay 22, 2013Parliamentarian, Mike Hebel, administers oath to newPOA Secretary Michael Nevin.Among the well-wishers expressing appreciation for all that Gary Delagnes has done for the officers of the SFPDwere Insp. John Monroe, President of Officers For Justice, and Chief of Police, Greg Suhr.Gary posed with Tactical boardmember, Mark Madsen.Gary and Sue Delagnes pose with members of the SFPDMounted Unit, including former board member MattCastagnola.Ever so helpful Airport rep, Val Kirwan, places a subtle assuranceon the office door of his good friend and new POA presidentMarty Halloran to remind him that he’s now in charge.Board of Directors Meeting Roll Call, May 22, 2013President Gary Delagnes PVice President Martin Halloran PSecretary Tony Montoya PTreasurer Brian Stansbury PSergeant-At-Arms Joseph Valdez PEditor Ray Shine PCo. A Ed Browne PJohn Van Koll PCo. B Larry Bertrand PDanny Miller PCo. C Chris Schaffer PCo. D Martin Covarrubias EMatt Rodgers ECo. E Tim Flaherty PJesus PeñaPCo. F Paget Mitchell PKevin Rector PCo. G Chris Breen PDean Sorgie PCo. H Larry Chan PFrank Pereira PCo. I Russ Gordon PJody KatoPCo. J Kevin Lyons EKevin Moylan ECo. K Steve Landi PHarold Vance PHdqtr. John Evans PRaphael Rockwell PTactical Mark Madsen PPete Schlegle EInvest. Dan Silver PAirport Val Kirwan PReynaldo Serrano PRetired Ray Allen P

Page 4 POA Journal June 2013Widows’ and Orphans’ Aid AssociationPO Box 880034, San Francisco, CA 94188-0034 u Established 1878 u Telephone 415.681.3660May 14, 2013The monthly meeting of the Widowsand Orphans Aid Association forApril was called to order by PresidentBob Mattox on Tuesday May 14, 2013at 3:45pm. This meeting took placeat the Wells Fargo Bank Office at 420Montgomery Street in San Francisco,as part of our quarterly meeting withour Investors.Roll Call of Officers:President Robert Mattox, VicePresident Al Luenow, Secretary MarkMcDonough, Treasurer Dean Taylor,Trustees Joe Reilly, and Past PresidentMark Hurley, who with the permissionof the Board was sworn in by PresidentMattox as a one-day Trustee, were present.Trustees John Centurioni, JohnKeane, and Sally Foster were excused.Trustee Harold Vance resigned hisposition on May 14th by email notice.President Mattox opened the meetingwith the Pledge of Allegiance.Approval of the Minutesof the March 2013 meeting:A motion was made by Hurley andseconded by Reilly to approve the Aprilminutes. The motion passed with noobjections.Receiving Applications fornew Members; Suspensionsand Reinstatements:There were no applications fornew members, or suspensions andreinstatements. We are scheduled torespond to the San Francisco PoliceAcademy on May 30, 2013 and presentan opportunity for Academy Class 237to join the WOAA. We will respondback to the Police Academy on June17,2013 and provide Academy Class236L, a Lateral Class, the same opportunityto become new membersof the WOAA, within our associationguidelines. The scheduling is subjectto change.Communications and bills:Hurley made a motion to pay thebills. Joe Reilly seconded the motion.The motion passed no objections.Luenow made a motion to additionallypay the bill of $240 to MonicaCenturioni for her continued work onupdating our database with a completemembership roster and beneficiaryinformation. Joe Reilly seconded themotion, which passed with no objections.Mark McDonough made a motionto reimburse Trustee Sally Fosterfor $150.00 for a gift to Past PresidentMatt Gardner for service in-lieu of acelebratory dinner. The motion wasseconded by Luenow and passed withno objections. McDonough made amotion to pay our insurance premiumof $365 for bonding, which was secondedby Luenow. The motion passedwithout objection.A gracious and generous donationof $1000 was made to the WOAA bythe children of past fallen memberSgt. Hoy Henderson. The donation wasforward to us by Cynthia Cummingson behalf of the Henderson family.We accept the gift with thanks andheartfelt gratitude.Report of Visiting Committee:NoneReport of Trustees:The month of April was absent ofany death notices of the membership.As stated above in the Roll Call,Trustee Harold Vance respectfully resignedhis position. The vacant Trusteeposition will be filled in accordanceof our by-laws. Two members havebeen nominated for the position, LeroyLindo and Charles Hoenish. Anymember interested in this post shouldcontact the Board as soon as possible.Report of the Special Committee:NoneUnfinished Business:NoneNew Business:Reilly and McDonough will meetprior to our next meeting and securethe necessary files for our regularlyscheduled July Audit, which is requiredby ERISA.Good of the Association:A formal letter of thanks and appreciationwill be drafted and sent toCynthia Cummings and the Hendersonfamily.We received a positive quarterlyreport of our investment portfolioearnings. Our advisers have suggestedthat we stay with the majority of ourdiversified investments. The sales ofHedge Funds may occur for additionalcapital to invest in other areas. Wewere advised that there might be ashort pullback in the market that maycause a dip.President Mattox set the nextmeeting for June 11, 2013 at 1:45pmin room#150 at the Hall of Justice. Amoment of silence was observed for allour deceased members. President Maddoxadjourned the meeting at 4:10pm.All Members:We have approximately 100 memberswho have not paid their 2013dues. Please forward a check to theaddress listed below, to avoid a suspensionthat occurs after a six-monthnon-payment of dues.Please be sure that your beneficiaryforms are up to date with your currentinformation and your choice ofbeneficiary. We can be contacted at415 681-3660.You can set up a direct deposit inJanuary of each year to pay our annualdues. This can be done throughyour financial institution, or mail acheck to:WOAAP.O. Box 880034San Francisco, CA 94188.Submitted byMark McDonough,SecretaryLaw Offices ofJones, Clifford, Johnson, Dehner, Wong,Morrison, Sheppard & Bell, LLP4 Personal Injury4 Workers’ Comp4 Disability Retirement4 Uninsured Motorists4 Auto Accidents4 Off-Duty InjuriesIntegrity Expertise Resultswww.JonesClifford.comTel. (888) 625-2251 or (415) 431-5310San Francisco | SacramentoMAKING A FALSE OR FRAUDULENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IS A FELONY SUBJECT TO UP TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON OR AFINE OF UP TO $50,000, OR DOUBLE THE VALUE OF THE FRAUD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER, OR BY BOTH IMPRISONMENT AND FINE.RRepresentingSFPD officers in “on-duty” and“off-duty“ injuries, workers’ compensation andretirement claims since 1970.“One law firm to handle all of your claims.”San Francisco Police Officers Association Editorial PolicyThe POA Journal and the POA web site (www.sfpoa.org) are the official publicationsof the San Francisco Police Officers Association and are published toexpress the policies, ideals, and accomplishments of the Association. The followingprovisions that are specific to the publication of the POA Journal shallalso be applicable to publication of material on the POA web site to any extentthat is practical. Publication of material in the POA Journal or on the POA website does not necessarily include publication on or in both instruments of communication.Nor does the following editorial policy for the POA Journal precludea different or contrary editorial policy for the POA web site.Member Opinions and Commentary: Unsolicited Written MaterialA member or group of members may submit unsolicited written materialto the POA Journal that expresses his/her/their opinion(s) and concerns withinthe following limitations and guidelines:• Such material must be addressed as a letter or mail using common salutationssuch as “Dear POA,” “Editor,” “SFPOA” “Dear POA Members” etc.• Such material must be authored and signed by the member(s) making thesubmission. Anonymous submissions will not be published.• Such material must be factually correct and presented in a respectful andcivil manner.• Such material can not be slanderous, unnecessarily inflammatory, sexist, racist,or otherwise offensive, nor can it be disparaging of any member or bringupon them unwarranted accusation or rebuke, either express or implied.• Such material can be forwarded to the editor by electronic mail, US Mail,inter-departmental mail or other written communication, or delivered inperson to the editor or to any person in the POA office.• Upon receipt of such material, the editor shall cause it to be published inthe next regular printing of the POA Journal, or in a future issue designatedby the submitting member provided that the content complies with all theprovisions of this policy. Such material will not necessarily appear in morethan one issue of the POA Journal.• Such material will be published in a designated section that shall be clearlytitled as “Letters to the Editor,” “Letters to the Journal,” “Mail” or other similartitle indicating that the material included therein is the express opinion ofthe author(s) and not necessarily that of the SFPOA or any of its elected orappointed officers.• Depending upon considerations of timeliness and space, the editor reservesthe right to withhold publication of such material for as many as two issues.The editor also reserves the right to decline to publish material beyond adate wherein the context of the material is no longer timely.• All such material is subject to editing for grammar and punctuation. Portionsof a submission may be omitted for considerations of space so long as thegeneral context of the material is not significantly diminished or altered.• The editor may select portions of a submission to be highlighted in a commoneditorial manner such as pull quotes, sub-heads, or kickers.Other Submitted MaterialAll other written, photographic, or graphic material must be:• Specifically solicited by the editor;• Or be unsolicited material that may be published at the discretion of theeditor, and in accordance with other applicable sections of this editorialpolicy and Article XI, Section 8(e) of the by-laws.

June 2013 POA Journal Page 7Mission District Officers toReceive Peacemaker AwardBy Ryan SchwartzFor Community BoardsCommunity Boards, an organizationthat works closely with SFPD,honors an individual every year fortheir work making SF a safer and morepeaceful place to live. This year, our2013 Raymond Shonholtz VisionaryPeacemaker Award is going to JohnCathey and David Sands, two Missiondistrict neighborhood police officerswho have pioneered a unique approachto help teens leave gangs.While walking their 24th Streetbeat, they routinely saw teens stuck ina cycle of gang violence and jail time.Realizing that these teens needed analternative, John and David beganconnecting them with full-time employmentto help them launch promisingcareers and walk away from thegangs on which they depended. Theyalso started a program to strengthenfamilies of at risk youth and disruptcommon gang recruitment tactics thatprayed on youth who felt like theylacked a family. Community Boardsis thrilled to celebrate their innovativeand successful approach to transformingyoung lives and making San Franciscoa more peaceful city.John and David will be honored atan awards luncheon on June 7th atthe City Club of San Francisco. Theevent will be keynoted by moveon.org co-founder Joan Blades. Moreinformation about joining them andother officers at the ceremony can befound at http://communityboards.org/in-the-community/sfpeacemakerawards/.The mission of Community Boardsis to empower the communities andindividuals of San Francisco with thestrength, skills and resources neededto express and resolve conflicts peacefullyand appropriately for their cultureand environment. Mediation,training and facilitation services areoffered in English, Spanish, Mandarinand Cantonese to all San Franciscoresidents. Community Boards servesover 2,000 residents, nonprofits andbusinesses a year with its pool of 300+volunteer mediators. Since 1976, CommunityBoards has assisted 46,000 SanFrancisco residents and trained morethan 16,000 community members tobe skilled mediators. More informationis available at www.CommunityBoards.org.RetirementsThe San Francisco Police Officers Associationcongratulates the followingmembers on his or her recent serviceretirement from the SFPD. These veteranswill be difficult to replace, as each takeswith them decades of experience andjob knowledge. The most recently retiredSFPD members are:• Inspector Michael Becker #564 from Special Victims Unit• Officer Terence Carey #4023 from Airport Field Operations• Lieutenant Louis Cassanego #146 from Administrative Services• Officer Kaan Chin #460 from Airport Field Operations• Sergeant Kyle Ching #1133 from Airport Field Operations• Officer Jonathan Fong #1504 from Airport Field Operations• Officer Michael Furusho #374 from Airport Field Operations• Inspector Michael Hamilton #296 from Richmond Station, SIT• Officer Terence Laubach #728 from Central Station• Officer Robert Mammone #1454 from Airport Bureau• Sergeant Patrick Mullins #2174 from Airport Bureau• Commander John Murphy #2158 from Operations Bureau• Officer Kenneth Nieman #2121 from Mission Station• Captain Denis O’Leary #594 from Operations Bureau• Inspector Dean Taylor #1617 from Traffic AdministrationCalendar of EventsMark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minutechanges, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contactthe editor at journal@sfpoa.org.Regularly Scheduled Meetings or EventsEvent Location Date & Time CoordinatorMeeting,Veteran Police Officers Association Pacific Rod & Gun Club Second Tues. of Every Month, 11:00 am Larry Barsetti (415) 566-5985520 John Muir Drive, SF larry175@ix.netcom.comMeeting,Widows & Orphans Aid Association Hall of Justice, Room 150, Second Tues. of Every Month, 1:45 pm Joe Reilly (415) 681-3660(Traffic Co. Assembly Room)woaasfpolice@gmail.comMeeting, American Legion War Memorial Building Second Tues. of Every Month, 6:00 pm Greg CorralesSF Police-Fire Post 410 Van Ness Ave., SF (415) 759-1076POA Board of Directors Meeting POA Building Third Wed. of Every Month, Noon POA Office (415) 861-5060Meeting, Retired Employees of CCSF Irish Cultural Center Second Wed. of Every Month, 11:00 am Reyna Kuk (415) 681-5949Retiree Range Re-qualification SFPD Pistol Range First Fri. of each Month, 0730 – 1130 Range Staff (415) 587-2274Meeting. First Responders Peer Support St. Andrews Church Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 PM Greg Collaco (650) 455-2840(Not AA)1600 Santa Lucia Ave., San BrunoSpecially Scheduled EventsOfficer Jon Cook Martuni’s Lounge Wednesday, June 5, 2013 5 – 9 PM No Contact SpecifiedScholarship Fundraiser#4 Valencia Street, SFPeacemaker Awards Dinner City Club of SF Friday, June 7, 2013 11;30 AM Darlene Weide (415) 920-3820 x105Honoring Officers Cathey & Sands 155 Sansome Street, SFZero Prostate Cancer Run Crissy Field, SF Presidio Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:00 AM zeroprostatecancerrun.orgRetirement Celebration Luncheon SFO Airport Museum Friday, June 21, 2013 Noon Mike Lynch (650) 333-6517Honoring Officer Bob MassolaInternational Terminal Bldg.Hazey Golf Tournament Presidio Golf Course Monday, June 24, 2013 11:00 AM Kathy BuckleyBenefitting Hazelhofer Education Fund Arguello Gate, SF (See notice on page 28)Retirement Celebration City Forest Lodge Friday, June 28, 2013 1:00 PM Lorie Brophy (415) 666-8028Honoring Sgt/Insp Tim Brophy 254 laguna Honda Blvd.Retirement Celebration Tailgate BBQ Dolores Corner Saturday, June 29, 2013 7:00 PM Theresa (415) 385-6439Honoring Lt. Belinda Kerr29th at Dolores Street, SFRetirement Celebration ASIYA Shriners Saturday, July 6, 2013 7:00 PM Al Schor (415) 407-7351Honoring Off. Mike Regalia1925 Elkhorn Ct., San MateoRetirement Celebration City Forest Lodge Sunday, July 14, 2013 5:00 PM Deborah Dahlberg (415) 407-6329Honoring Lee Dahlberg254 Laguna Honda Blvd., SFRetirement Celebration Cypress Grill Restaurant Saturday July 20, 2013 6:30 PM Alvaro Schor (415) 407-7351Honoring Sgt. Dean SorgieHarding Park, SFSF Giants Law Enforcement AT&T Park, SF Tuesday, July 23, 2013 6:00 PM (See notice on page 30)Appreciation Night

Page 8 POA Journal June 2013Police-FirePost 456By Greg CorralesNews“Contemplate the mangled bodies ofyour countrymen and then ask yourself,What should be the reward of suchsacrifices…If ye love wealth better thanfreedom, the tranquility of servitude thanthe animating contest of freedom, go fromus in peace. We ask not your counsels orarms. Crouch down and lick the handsthat feed you. May your chains sit lightlyupon you, and may posterity forget that yewere our countrymen.” — Samuel Adams“I don’t regret joining the Marines. Idon’t regret anything.”— Marine Cpl. Nicholas Kimmel,triple amputee. AT&T Park, May 26,2013In his Memorial Day message,American Legion National CommanderJim Koutz stated, “All of uscherish the memories of our fallencomrades, friends or loved ones. Not aday goes by when I don’t think aboutthe friends I’ve lost. I think aboutyoung 20-somethings I knew fromVietnam who made the supreme sacrificeserving our nation. I think aboutthe heroes from other eras – the GreatWars, Korea, Desert Storm, Iraq andAfghanistan – who gave their lives soall of us could enjoy our freedoms.This weekend, of course, anotherMemorial Day is upon us. I hope thatyou will join me in remembering tohonor not only veterans who wereclose to you but also all of our veteranswho gave their all. While the massmedia often makes this weekend outto be about barbecues and departmentstore sales, it is up to each one of usto remind our communities about thetrue meaning of this day.I also encourage you to take a momentand visit The American Legion’snew web page dedicated to honor andremembrance, www.legion.org/honor.Scores of wonderful tributes to themen and women who served our nationwith honor, courage and dignitycan be found there.Thank you for what you do everyday — for veterans, their families andthe communities in which they live.May our fallen never be forgotten.”For those of you who have yet towatch the HBO movie titled TakingChance, I urge you to do so. It is a truestory based on the journal entries of Lt.Col. Michael Strobl, describing his experiencesescorting the body of MarinePfc. Chance Phelps, KIA in 2004, to hisWyoming home for burial. Warningto you “tough guys,” you may wantto watch it when there is no one elsepresent. It’s a real tear jerker!I have avoided discussing an incidentthat is very controversial out ofrespect for the opinions of those whoview the issue differently than do I.However, I believe that Two Gold StarMothers who lost sons in separateIED attacks have the right to weigh inon the subject. They are coming outin support of the scout snipers whourinated on the corpses of insurgentswhom they believed were responsiblefor killing their friendsCarolyn Jones Hibberd and SherryBradley had sons assigned to 3rd Battalion,2nd Marines, during the unit’s2011 deployment to Afghanistan. OnApril 27, Cpl. Adam Jones was killedafter stepping on an improvised explosivedevice. About five weeks later,Sgt. Mark Bradley suffered fatal injuriesfrom an IED. With their fellowMarines still on their minds, a teamof scout snipers with 3/2 set out toconduct a counter-insurgency operationon July 27. Four of them filmedthemselves urinating on the corpsesof three enemy fighters they killedthat day. All told, seven Marines facedpunishment after the video surfacedonline in January 2012.Bradley’s mom, Sherry, said thescout snipers were grieving, whichcaused a temporary lapse in judgment.“I mentally can’t function, and I didn’tsee legs blown off, I didn’t have to killpeople at 20-something years old,” shesaid. “Can you imagine walking anywhereand wondering, Is this my laststep? Because that’s the way they liveover there.” It’s wearisome for Marinesto fight a war by rules when the enemydoesn’t, she added.Little can compare to the pain amother experiences when she losesa child, said Jones Hibberd. But thepain Marines feel when they see theirbrothers murdered and mutilated is aclose second, she said. “They are brothers,”she said. “I know it to be true. Youcannot control what this pain does toyour heart and mind.”When the video first surfaced, itwas necessary for leaders to condemnit, Bradley said. But now that nearlytwo years have passed, she wishes theCorps would just move on. “I thinkthe way they’ve handled this is moreto satisfy the general public, ‘ she said.Bradley said she’s proud of the Marinesand wants the snipers involved in theincident to know she thinks they areoutstanding men. “I thank them formy freedom and for loving my son,”she said. “Some of these guys weretop-notch Marines who didn’t have ablemish on their record.”Jones Hibberd agrees, and she saidshe prays the Corps can look past theact to see the pain, sorrow, and loss. “Ilove and support those Marines withall my heart,” she said.The American Legion announcedthat it is allocating $1 million toveterans affected by the tornadoes inOklahoma. The money will be used tocover relocation expenses for veteransand their families whose homes weredevastated by the disaster. The Legionhas previously assisted emergencyefforts following Hurricane Sandy,Hurricane Katrina and other naturaldisasters.San Francisco Police-Fire Post 456is working toward recruiting everyveteran in the SFPD, SFFD, and SFSD.Please contact me if you have any questionsregarding the country’s largestveteran’s organization, the AmericanLegion.Roger James Marr transferred to PostEverlasting on May 24, 2013. Rogerwas a World War II Navy veteran. Hewas a retired SFPD sergeant. Rest inPeace Roger.AcademyUpdateRapid Containment ExpandableBaton Now AuthorizedAcademy Staff ReportIt is with great pleasure that I bring you tidings from the PTDT office. It’sno secret that everyone in patrol is working tirelessly. In the slowest of timesit’s difficult to stay abreast of all that goes onin the department…policies, case law, forms,etc .In these busy days it very easy for thingsto fall by the wayside. Keeping that in mind,I just want to mention that the Departmentis now authorizing a new telescopic baton forcarry. It’s made by Peacekeeper Products andit is called the Rapid Containment ExpandableBaton, (RCB for short).It’s a telescopic metal baton that has manyadvantageous features when it comes to carryand deployment. The RCB is manufactured inseveral sizes (21, 24, 26, and 29 inches), which makes it very adaptable. It hastungsten steel parts, and it’s machined to sizemaking it very durable. It is perimeter weightedwhich assists in kinetic energy transfer and makingit very effective.In order to be authorized to carry this tool, youmust purchase it yourself and you must attendthe three-hour RCB class at the Academy. Classesare offered approximately every three weeks, socontact your training coordinator if you are interested. Please read departmentbulletin #B 12-100 prior to purchasing the baton. There are some very specificguidelines set forth in the bulletin regarding the model, type, and holder thatis authorized. For instance, the electro less nickel model and the rotationalholder are authorized, but the black finish model and leather holder are not.To stay in within policy, you need to follow the bulletin. Please feel free tocall our office if you have any questions.As always be well, and stay safe.Philip Helmer PT/DT Unit401-4600

June 2013 POA Journal Page 9Chief’sCornerWe saw the end of an era last monthwith the retirement of POA PresidentGary Delagnes. Gary spent 34+ yearsin service to the citizens of San Francisco,and to the men and womenof the SFPD. I met Gary Delagnes in1981 at Central Station. When I methim, I was just out of the Academy.Our hourly rate of pay was $11.21 anhour, and I was happy to get it. NewSan Francisco police officers make justa bit better than that now. In fact,many things have changed since thefall of 1981. Here is a sampling of what the SFPD offered in the way of pay andbenefits 32 years ago:• Academy Training was 19 weeks The FTO Program was 14 weeks• There was no probationary period Q2 Annual Salary was $23,400• Overtime was paid at straight time There was no such thing as 10B• No City contribution to Medical Insurance No Dental Insurance(not available)• If hired before ’78 – 75% max pension If hired after ’78 –70% max pension• Everyone worked a 5 x 8 hr work week No 10 hour days for anyone• Worked 7 days to get 2 midweek days off Worked 8 days to get4 day weekend off• No premium pay (night diff, hazard pay, etc) No POST premiums• No Wellness Program or SP buyoutNo PE time and only2 floating holidays• … And the first promotional test for sergeant I was eligible to take came inthe Fall of 1989I could go on but I think any officer reading this article can see that we are farbetter off today than we were yesterday. We have seen some outstanding POAPresidents over my time in the Police Department: Bob Barry (2 Terms), MikeKeys, Al Casciato, Al Triguiero, Chris Cunnie (2 Terms), and Gary Delagnes (3Terms) — and now Marty Halloran, next in this great long line. We owe eachof these men, and their respective Boards of Directors, a debt of gratitude forthe working conditions we enjoy and the wages/benefits that allow us to bestprovide for our families.Over the past several contract negotiations, Gary Delagnes has been “thedriver” for the POA and he has done a masterful job. This is also a cop whodid his time (years) on midnights in the Tenderloin and worked his fair shareof long hours, nights, and weekends working Narcotics. As successful as Garyhas been, he is one of those people that took to heart the criticisms of thosewho voted against him. He always felt he could have done more and/or shouldhave been more congenial in his back and forth. He had the support of thoseof us that wholeheartedly congratulated him on each (and there have beenmany) job well done on our behalf. It is with this in mind that I close withthe exchange at the end of the film (Saving Private Ryan) that Gary speaks offrom time to time. It seems appropriate as I am writing this column, havingjust come from the Presidio Cemetery on Memorial Day.In this scene is Private Ryan (as an old man) standing at Capt. Miller’s (TomHanks’ character) grave, remembering: “Every day I think about what you saidto me that day on the bridge. I tried to live my life the best that I could. I hopethat was enough. I hope that, at least in your eyes, I’ve earned what all of youhave done for me.” At which point he turns to his wife and asks, “Tell me Ihave led a good life. Tell me I’m a good man.”Gary, I could never be mistaken for your wife (Sue is the best), although wehave argued as if we were married many times, but I can tell you — as yourfriend — you have led a good life and you are a good man.Best of luck, old friend, in what I hope is a very long and healthy retirement.You deserve it!In addition to Gary’s departure, May was a busy month all over the Departmentand the City. Since this month’s column is already long enough, let mehighlight just a few other happenings from May of 2013. There was Career Dayat Thurgood Marshall High School, the Graduation of the 234th Recruit Class,the Annual Basketball Jamboree for middle school students at USF, the AnnualPeace Officer Memorials in Sacramento and Washington DC (Inspector BrianOlcomendy’s name went onto both walls), the Spring Retirement Ceremony, aLarge (uneventful) Bay to Breakers, the Annual PAL Golf Tournament, the 1stAnnual SFPD Ball, the Annual St. John’s Grammar School Law EnforcementAppreciation Day…. and more – including winning the bid to host Super Bowl50 here in the Bay Area. Just another month for the City of St Francis and theSFPD!As always,Be Safe and God Bless.Greg SuhrChief Of PoliceSan Francisco Police DepartmentOro en Paz, Fierro en GuerraChristopher Breault, Financial AdvisorThe MEMBERS Financial Services Programlocated at SF Police Credit Union

Page 10 POA Journal June 2013Ask Mike…the Retirees’ CornerBy Mike HebelPOA Welfare OfficerDeferred Compensation Plan — Julia Durand Hired As Plan ManagerMike Hebel, POA welfare officer; Julia Durand, newly hired CCSF deferred compensationmanager; Norm Nickens, Retirement System executive assistant The RetirementSystem has just announced the hiring of Julia Durand as its deferred compensationmanager. Ms. Durand has over 25 years of experience in public sectordefined contribution plan administration which includes providing retirement educationto public employees with CalPERS and CalSTRS. She served as director forthe CalSTRS defined contribution solutions program which consisted of a 403(b)and a 457(b) supplemental savings program designed to help California educatorsprepare for retirement. Ms. Durand assumes leadership just as the RetirementBoard prepares to consider the plan’s 3rd party administrator contract. Great-West’scontract ends in January 2014; it along with ING-US and Prudential are competingfor the next 5-year contract that will be awarded this July.Proposition “C” Litigation —Supplemental ColaQ.Mike, last month you reportedthat the lawsuit challengingthe recent Charter changepertaining to our supplemental COLAwas to be heard in San FranciscoSuperior Court on May 20th. Whathappened?decision issued! The SuperiorCourt continued theA.Nocase to June 20, 2013 statingthat it did not have all the materialsfiled in the case by both POB and theSF City Attorney’s office.This is the issue of Proposition C(November 2011) that prohibits thepayment of a supplemental COLAfrom July 1, 2012 onward until theRetirement System’s investment fundis at 100% based on market value. TheSystem’s funding ratio (market value)when last reported upon (April 2013)was 80% ($17,190,721,000) — this isa long way from the required 100 %.It is this provision that is under legalchallenge by an umbrella group ofretired city employee organizations,called Protect Our Benefits (POB – a3,400 member organization). To datethis group has collected over $88,000for litigation purposes; the vast majorityof these funds have come fromindividuals, many of whom are alsomembers of the SF Veteran Police Assn.The lawsuit was filed on February 25,2013 (Protect Our Benefits v. City andCounty of San Francisco, SF Superiorcase number: CPF-13-512788). TheJune 20th hearing will be heard in SFSuperior Court at 9:30a.m., in Department302 (400 McAllister Street).There have been three recent Californiacourt decisions that havestrengthened the position of POBthat the City violated constitutionalcontractual principles and the vestedrights doctrine when it added an additionalrequirement for issuance ofthe supplemental COLA to retirees.On May 17, 2013 Monterey Countysuperior court judge Thomas Willsruled that the City of Pacific Groveviolated the contract clause of theCalifornia state constitution when itpassed a ballot measure (Measure R)three years ago that put a cap on thiscity’s contributions to CalPERS. Heruled that pensions promised on thedate of hire are a “vested right” thatcan’t be cut without providing a newbenefit of equal value.On November 2, 2012 the CaliforniaCourt of Appeal issued its decisionin the case of International Brotherhoodv. City of Redding. In that case the Cityof Redding unilaterally retracted itspromise to pay 50% of city employees’medical insurance premiums afterretirement. The City of Redding hadentered into an employee contract(MOU) to make this payment ofgroup medical insurance premiumsfor retirees and their dependents.Nevertheless, in March 2010 the Cityof Redding announced a unilateral cutin retiree health benefits to provide asubsidy of only 2% per year of service.The Appellate Court announced that“This impaired the City’s clearly establishedcontractual obligations, inviolation of the California and federalconstitutions.” The Court held thatthe parties may provide vested rightsbeyond the expiration of the MOU; theMOU expressly provided that the Cityof Redding would pay 50% of futureretiree’ medical insurance premiumsand this is the most reasonable interpretationof the language. The Courtupheld the medical care insurancepremiums after retirement as a vestedbenefit protected by both the Californiaand federal constitutions.This decision complies with principlesset down by the CaliforniaSupreme Court in the 2011 case ofRetired Employees Assn. of Orange Countyv. County of Orange. Here the SupremeCourt held that “under California law,a vested right to health benefits for retiredcounty employees can be impliedunder certain circumstances froma county ordinance or resolution.”Orange County employees’ were alsopromised health benefits in their retirementyears; Orange County soughtto unilaterally reduce/eliminate thisbenefit. The California Supreme saidno to Orange County. These retiredemployees had an implied contractthat conferred vested rights to healthbenefits.Pay attention to the litigation inSan Jose – San Jose Police Officers’Association v. The City of San Jose.In June 2012 the San Jose electorateenacted Measure B by a 69% majority.This drastic pension measurereduced benefits for current employees,eliminated COLAs for the next5 years, effectively eliminated theindustrial disability retirement benefitfor safety officers, and increasedthe employee pension contributionto 19.39% of salary (it is expectedthat this contribution could easilyincrease to 47% of salary in 3 years).San Jose mayor Chuck Reed assertedthat the pension changes were necessaryto keep the retirement plansolvent. This is why San Jose has lostover 400 active police officers overthe last 3 years. Their lawsuit will beheard in Santa Clara Superior Courton June 17, 2013 before Judge Lucas.The San Jose litigation is under closescrutiny by cities, counties, andstates through the U.S. The San JosePolice Association, like Protect OurBenefits, is asserting and relying onthe vested pension rights doctrineand the State contract clause tostrike down Measure B.The challenges to Prop. C (SanFrancisco), and Measure B (San Jose),will require patience. It is likely to beseveral years before either case reachesfinal court decision.Investing In The Stock MarketQ.Mike, last month you commentedon the diminishingreturn offered by the CCSFdeferred compensation’s stable portfolio.But your advice on alternativesseemed to me to be very cautious.What do you really think about investingin the stock market over the next10 years?A. as of April 1st is 2.30%. ThatI did report that the stablevalue portfolio’s annual yieldrate has fallen significantly over thelast four years. I can still rememberwhen ING (former deferred compensationadministrator) paid 5.l5%through January 29, 2009. I also knowthat this was a contractually guarantiedamount for which ING was losingmoney. ING’s response was to take onundue risk that eventually backfiredand the portfolio’s book to marketrate fell to 85% in January 2009. Itthen was Great-West’s job to rebuildthe stable value portfolio, which it hasdone – the portfolio has returned to100% book to market. And yes, evenwhile Great-West has controlled thestable value portfolio, the return deliveredhas declined from 3.60% (4thquarter, 2010) to its present 2.30%(for 2nd quarter 2013). Every quarterour Retirement System negotiates withGreat-West to get the best rate for planparticipants consistent with the safe,conservative mix of fix-income investmentscurrently required for this portfolio.Do remember that you continueto receive 2.55% (annualized) for allmonies that you had placed in thestable value fund prior to April 1, 2013.In comparison to the other investmentoptions offered in the 457 DCplan, stable value looks mighty feeble,especially when considering that inflationin the Bay Area is running inexcess of 2% annually. Its annualizedreturn of 2.30% has been beaten byevery other option, excepting the corebond, in the 1st quarter of 2013. Forexample, in just the first 3 months ofthis year, all three small cap portfolioshave increased by 12%, all threemid-caps by over 9%, all large caps byover 8.5%.As measured by the S&P 500 and theDow-Jones Industrials (DJI), the U.S.stock market is at its all time highs. Inmy opinion, it will go even higher thisyear — crossing the DJI 16,000 mark bylate summer; it is also my opinion thatinflation-adjusted equity total returnsover the next 10-years will average6% to 8% — a far superior return todeferred compensation’s stable valueportfolio. But superior return is notguaranteed and will certainly requirethe patient endurance of many bumpsalong the way.My investment teacher is famedinvestor Warren Buffett, CEO of BerkshireHathaway. At the shareholderannual meeting held on May 4th inOmaha, Mr. Buffett told the 37,000attendees: “American business will dofine over time. And stocks will do welljust as certainly, since their fate is tiedto business performance. Periodic setbackswill occur, yes, but investors andmanagers are in a game that is heavilystacked in their favor.” The Dow JonesIndustrials advanced from 66 to 11,497in the twentieth century, a staggering17,320% increase that materializeddespite four costly wars, a Great Depressionand many recessions. Anddon’t forget that shareholders receivedsubstantial dividends throughout thecentury as well. Mr. Buffett has alwaysadvised investors to get into a bunchof wonderful businesses and stay withthem. (Berkshire’s wonderful holdingsinclude Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, IBM,American Express, Procter & Gamble,Wal-Mart, and Conoco Phillips).And yes, the stock market indicesare in a steep climb that began in thethroes of the financial crisis. Since themarket bottomed in March 2009, theDow has surged nearly 135% withoutsuffering a single bear-market downturn– typically defined as a decline of20% or more from a recent high. TheS&P 500 index is up 17% this year, itsfastest start since 1987 and the fifthbest overall since 1927.Mike Hebel has been the POA’sWelfare Officer since January 1974. Heis an attorney and a certified financialplanner. He has received awards/recognition as a Northern California“super lawyer” and included amongst“America’s top financial planners.” Herepresents POA members at the City’sRetirement Board and at the Workers’Compensation Appeals Board. He alsoadvises on investment matters pertainingto the City’s deferred compensation plan.He is currently a member of the SF PoliceCredit Union’s Board of Directors. Mikeserved with the Police Activities League(PAL) as president and long-term Boardmember. Mike retired from the SFPD in1994 with the rank of captain after adistinguished 28 year career. He served asthe POA’s Secretary and on its Board ofDirectors for 19 years. Mike is a frequentand long-time contributor to the POAJournal. If you have a question for Mike,send an e-mail to mike@sfpoa.org or callhim at 861-0211.

June 2013 POA Journal Page 11When is the Best Time to Retire?By Tom Feledy,Richmond StationNormally, you’d think that the longer you worked, the larger your monthlyretirement check. However, if you have 30 years of service and are eligibleto earn the additional 4% for Longevity Pay, you may be able to get a biggerretirement check if you leave before completing 31 years. In this article I willshow how I came to this conclusion, by answering a series of questions.1. When is the best time to retire?The best approach to this question is to attend one of the excellent RetirementSeminars led by the POA’s Mike Hebel. Then, make an appointment withSFERS to get an estimate of your pension based upon your planned retirementdate. That estimate will answer some, but not all, of the following questions.2. How much will I get in my retirement check?• Your pension is your “final compensation” times your “age percentage.”To maximize your pension you must know when your “finalcompensation” is at its peak. The City Charter says final compensationis either (a) the highest fiscal year of earnings OR (b) the averageof your pay in the last 12 months you worked, whichever is higher.• The types of pay that are “pensionable,” i.e. — used to compute yourfinal compensation, are• Regular pay,• Like work-like pay• Certain “special pay,” such as Experienced Officer IncentivePay, Motorcycle Pay, and Longevity pay.• Night differential and overtime are not pensionable. (See ourMOU at sfpoa.org for details.)3. What will make my retirement check increase?• Before retirement, your check goes up by your age and years of serviceto a max of 90% of your working salary. (See the “3% at 50” chartavailable on the SFPD Intranet.) It also goes up for any promotionsor any of the above special pays you earn in your last 12 months ofservice, including longevity pay, which I discuss more below.• After retirement, your check will go up to reflect cost of livingincreases. COLA is payable July 1 of every year you are retired. (ASupplemental COLA is payable only under certain economic conditionswe may not see for several years.)4. What is longevity pay?• After 23 years of service you start earning a 2% premium.• After 30 years of service (i.e., in the first pay period after the PP inwhich you start your 31st year), you will start earning an additional4% premium — provided you have 1,700 working hours in the previous12 months. (See page 35 of the current MOU for the details,including how suspensions can affect this.)• The types of HRMS entries that count as “working” hours are REG,LW, and HP.• You continue to earn the 4% Longevity Pay each month so long asyou have worked 1,700 hours in the previous 12 months. Thus, toearn it in June, you will need to have worked at least 1,700 hoursfrom June last year through May. To earn it again in July, you need1,700 hours worked from July last year to June this year, and so on.If you drop below 1,700 hours, you don’t get the 4% until such timeas your 12-month total goes back up to 1,700 or higher.• I suggest that for each of the 26 pay periods in your 30th year, addup the hours worked. If they total at least 1,700, you will start earning4% premium on your salary. It will show up as Misc 46 on yourpay stub.• Then for each successive pay period, you can take time up so longas the previous 26 pay periods add up to 1,700 hours.5. How is “final compensation” calculated by SFERS?• Final compensation is calculated upon your previous 12 months ofpay. SFERS calculates your “previous 12 months” by the hour. Fromthe date you actually retire, they will go back 2,080 hours (26 payperiods X 80 hrs per pay period) to get your average monthly compensation.This means that every day you work in your 31st yearearning the 4% Longevity Pay, you will get more added to your finalcompensation. To get the full 4% reflected in your final compensationyou need to work a full 31 years. If you retire before workingthe full 31 years of service, you will see something less than a 4%increase in your retirement check.Ask Mike…6. What is the 1,700 Hour Trap?• To maintain a rolling 1,700 hours requires you pay attention to howmuch time you take off. The trap is that, like many of us, you enteryour 30th year with lots of accumulated time, and you’d like to startusing it up to reduce the tax effects of a large payout. You may bemaxed out on time and decide you must “use it or lose it “. But whenyou look at the total of your hours worked, you realize you can’t takethe time off because you’ll go under 1,700 hours and miss getting the4% longevity premium. This may be because you took a lot of timeoff for a vacation last summer or because of family illness. Your bestoption then may be to donate your excess time to the CatastrophicIllness Fund. You’ll lose the use of that time for yourself but at leastyou are helping a fellow officer and their family, and not just givingthe time back to the City.7. How much time can I take off without going under 1,700 hours?• To estimate the amount of time off you can take, consider the following.There are 26 pay periods in a year and 80 hours in eachPP, or a total of 2,080 in the year that you can either work or usediscretionary time. Subtract 1,700 hours from 2,080 leaves you 380hours. But if you deduct the (11) LH’s and all your FH’s during theyear, that leaves you a little over 200 hours you can take off withoutgoing under 1,700 hrs. But you earn 6.16 hrs of VA and 4 hrs SP perpay period, which adds up to over 260 hours of time earned in ayear. There’s no way you can use it all, and there are limits to howmuch time can be donated per pay period and Fiscal Year, so planahead if you don’t want the City to take back your time.8. How will the date I retire affect the size of my retirement check?• To maximize your retirement check, you need to look at two dates• Your anniversary date (when you reach the full 90% on thechart)• July 1st in the year you max out at 90• Use the charts shown to put yourself into the right group, dependingon if you were hired Jan-Jun or Jul-Dec.Hired Jan-Jun (Example: Apr 1)Key Dates Retire after 31 years Retire before 31 years3/20/201230 years of service —Start Earning 4% LP6/30/2012 1% of LP Pensionable7/1/20124/1/20136/30/20137/1/201331 yrs service —4% of LP pensionableRetire with 31 yearsof service2% COLA + 4%= 6% over base30 years of service —Start Earning 4% LPRetire before Julyto get COLA2% COLA + 1% LP= 3% over base2% COLA + 3%= 5% over baseHired Jul-Dec (Example: Oct 1)Key Dates Retire after 31 years Retire before 31 years10/1/201230 yrs service —Start Earning 4%Longevity Pay6/30/2013 3% of LP pensionable7/1/201310/1/201312/31/20131/1/20147/1/201431 yrs service — 4% ofLP pensionableRetire in New Year tomaximize DeferredComp Rollover2% COLA + 4% LP = 6%over base30 yrs service —Start Earning 4%Longevity PayRetire before Julyto get COLA2% COLA + 3% LP= 5% over base2% COLA + 5% = 7%over baseMike and Gity Hebel at the 2013 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. Theyare standing between cut-outs of Berkshire leaders Warren Buffett and CharlieMunger• If there is more than 6 months between the date you hit 30 yearsof service and July 1, the bottom line on the chart shows you willmaximize your retirement check by getting out June 30.• If there is less than 6 months between the date you hit 30 yearsof service and July 1, the bottom line on the chart shows you willmaximize your retirement check by staying in for the full 31 years.9. How does Deferred Compensation influence when I should retire?• If your best date to retire is close to the end of the year, considerretiring Jan 1st to maximize Deferred Comp rollover. You will getto defer an entire year’s amount, which should reduce your taxableincome in that year.• In the year you retire, stop your biweekly Deferred Comp contributionat the beginning of the year vs. your retirement date. The tax liabilitywill be the same, but you will get use of your earnings now vs. later.

Page 12 POA Journal June 2013Please Join Us to Celebratethe Retirement ofSgt/Insp Tim BrophyFriday, June 28, 2013 • 1:00 pmCity Forest Lodge • 254 Laguna Honda BlvdPrice $35.00 (Buffet Lunch and Bar)Chicken Marsala/Tri-tip/Appetizers/SaladParking: Available in church parking lot next doorRetirement PartyhonoringOfficer Bob MassolaRetiring after 34 years of serviceworking at the SFO AirportFriday, June 21, 2013SFO Airport Museumlocated in theInternational Terminal Building1200 hours — LUNCH BUFFET$40.00 Per Person(includes gift)ContactsSgt. Tony Ng (650) 333-6380Ofc. Mike Lynch (650) 333-6517Ofc. Diane McKevitt (650) 867-5673Please make checks payable to “Michael Lynch”R.S.V.P. to this event no later than Friday, June 7RSVP by June 17, 2013 to:Tim Plyer Homicide 553-1507Lorie Brophy Richmond 666-8028Glen Mar TAC 987-7706Jim Garrity CIU 602-1253Matt Mason CIU 734-3122Kevin Murray GTF 553-1139Checks payable to Matt MasonRetirement Dinner Celebration HonoringLee Dahlbergand His 31 Years of ServiceSunday, July 14, 20135:00 pm Cocktails • 6:30 pm DinnerDancing to followCity Forest Lodge 254 Laguna Honda BoulevardSan Francisco$50 per person includes:Open Bar • Appetizers •Grilled Salmon & Prime Rib BuffetWine, Coffee & DessertRSVP by July 5Make check payable to:Deborah Dahlberg, 415-407-6329or dancindahl@aol.comSubmit check to:Debra Anderson Co. B 415-553-1373Dave Hamilton Co. I 415-759-3100San Francisco’s Law Enforcement Personnelreceive 15% off all safes!• Gun Safes• Tactical• Wall/Floor• Pistol Boxes• Fire Proof• Burglary617 7th Street • San Francisco, CA 94103415-398-6161 • sales@mainline-security.com

June 2013 POA Journal Page 13Retirement CelebrationLt. Belinda Kerris FINALLY havinga retirement bash!June 29, 2013at Dolores Corner (29th Street @ Dolores)Starts at 7 pm to closingTailgate style BBQ provided, cash barQuestions, call Theresa 415-385-643933 Years of ServiceRetirement Dinner HonoringOfficer Mike “Rhino” RegaliaPlease Join Us to HonorSergeant Dean Sorgiefor30 ½ Years of Uniformed Patrol Service &17 years as a SFPOA Station RepresentativeSaturday, July 20, 2013Cocktails: 6:30 pm ~ Dinner: 7:30 pm$60.00/per personThe Cypress Grill Restaurantat TPC Harding Park Golf Course99 Harding Park Road, San FranciscoMenu1st CourseCypress Signature Greens,with Balsamic Vinaigrette/Ranch Dressing2nd Course Entrée ChoicesDry Rubbed & Grilled Tri-Tip servedwith a Black Pepper and Onion Beef Au JusGrilled Mahi Mahi accompaniedwith a Lemon Pepper SauceHerb Roasted Breast of Chickenwith Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Onion SauceVEGGIE Entrée Option:Butternut Squash Raviolis servedwith Seasonal Vegetables and Sage Cream SauceSIDES for EntréesGarlic Mashed PotatoesGrilled Seasonal Vegetables3rd Course: Chocolate CakeSaturday, July 6, 2013Cocktails 6:00 pmDinner & Dancing 7:00 pm@ ASIYA SHRINERS1925 Elkhorn Court, San Mateo$30.00 per personPlease RSVP by June 27Armando (Boy) Maracha 650-302-1979 Co. BEricTapang 650-519-5740 Co. AAI Schor 415-407-7351 Co. GAI Encinas 650-201-1004 AFOBKeith Parker 707-373-9650 AFOBChecks Payable to Joanne RegaliaVisit our websites:www.sfpoa.orgwww.sfcitycops.comFor the Golfers32 Tee-Times 11:30 am – 12:30 pmAll SFPD Members get the Sat.Resident Rate to Play the CourseTo Book your Tee-Time Call/e-Mail:Brandon Wong: (415) 664-4690, x-112or BrandonWong@pgatourtpc.com(Mention the Function for the Special Rate)Harding Park is a “Cart Path” only course, but easy to Walk,So bring a Pull-cart.Casual Dress Requested: Golf Style Polo Shirts or similarUniforms are Always WelcomedPlease respond by Wednesday, July 10th.Please make your check out to Catherine Sorgie andwrite your Entrée selection on your check.Send checks to Ofcer Alvaro Schor (c) (415) 407-7351@ Richmond Station – Swings / Tele: 666-8000or Contact:Ofcer John Ruggeiro, Co. G — Days, (c) (707) 338-5070Ofcer Michael Wright, Co. G — 11/21, (c) (510) 5087922Sergeant Henry Lam, Co. G — SIT Swings,(c) (415) 297-8182Ofcer Nate Holmes, Co. G — Mids, (c) (415) 830-0594

Page 14 POA Journal June 2013Inspector Brian OlcomendyRemembering “Monkey”By Gary Delagnes,Retired SFPDOne of my final goals before retirementwas to see my friend and expartner,Brian Olcomendy, enrolledat the California Police Memorial inSacramento, and the WashingtonNational Police Memorial in Washington,D.C. Brian passed away onJuly 26, 2003 at the young age of 43following complications from routineknee surgery. He injured that kneewhile participating in a narcotics raid,and that rightfully qualified his deathas “Line of Duty.” It gave me a greatdeal of satisfaction to see that promisethrough as we saw Brian acknowledgedat both memorials in May.At the time of his death, Brian wasa 21-year veteran of this department.He had served at Central, Potrero, andPark Stations before his promotionto Assistant Inspector. He eventuallylanded in the Narcotics Unit, an assignmentthat he loved, and in whichhe excelled. At the time of his death,another dear friend of Brian’s, hislongtime partner Officer Matt Gardner,said of Brian:“He was a team guy, and he lovedthe job. It sounds corny, but he felt likehe was making a difference.”Brian was a hell of a guy and a greatcop. He was referred to as “Monkey”by all who knew him, particularly byhis friends and co-workers. Like moststories about Brian, his nicknameoriginates from one of his manylegendary exploits. I didn’t have thepleasure of knowing him well untilwe worked together in Narcotics, buthe was without a doubt the most funloving, imaginative, free-spirited guyI have ever known. He was also courageous,professional, and an exemplarleader to his peers. Monkey never tooklife too seriously because he alwaysknew it was to be enjoyed. He had noenemies that I knew of (well, perhapsa jail-full of hapless crooks) because itwas virtually impossible not to admireand the guy.He didn’t want very many peopleto realize it, but Brian was also verybright. He could have risen as far ashe wanted within the SFPD, but hedid not choose a promotive careerpath. Instead, he much preferred streetwork and chasing bad guys. In fact, heloved it. To be with his fellow policeofficers everyday as a peer, leader, andinspiration, that’s the way he wantedit. He was always the first guy throughthe door in the very dangerous worknarcotics enforcement and, fatefully,that was how he suffered the kneeinjury that ultimately led to his death.Brian was a soccer star at both SaintIgnatius and City College and, as manyof you know his father, Dominique,was a tough, well-respected SuperiorCourt judge who seemed to be thepolar opposite of Brian’s personality,but I know they loved each other verymuch.Hearing Brian’s name acknowledgedat the candlelight vigil inWashington DC and seeing his nameetched in marble at the NationalMemorial was very emotional for allof us who attended. We were joinedby many SFPD officers at the Sacramentomemorial, and then many ofBrian’s closest friends and co-workerstraveled to Washington one weeklater to say goodbye one final time toour dear friend. The list making thetrip to Washington and Sacramentoincluded Brian’s wife, Daya, his son,Frank, and his two daughters, Melissaand Kristen. Also making the trip wasBrian’s mother and four sisters as wellas their spouses. Newly appointedCommander Joe Garrity, along withretired commander Mike Pucinelli(Brian’s brother-in-law) took the leadas they were joined by myself, Sgt.Marty Halloran, Capt. Joe McFadden,Sgt. Mike Morley, Capt. Mike Moran,Retired Lieutenant Liam Frost, OfficerMatt Gardner, Sgt. Brian Cannedo, OfficerSteve Caniglia, Officer Joe Boyle,Officer Ron Banta, Insp. Mike Siebert,Sgt. Bud Clinton, and Inspector LarryMack. A special thanks is owed to ValKirwan, who made the Sacramentomemorial possible through his tirelessefforts to have Brian’s sacrificeacknowledged in that venue.I would recommend to any policeofficer that they try to attend at leastone Police Officers Memorial in theircareers because it truly reaffirms allof the things police officers sharewith one another from coast-to-coast.The common bond that unites us isa dedication to duty, and a commitmentto protect those who cannotprotect themselves. I will never forgetmy friend, Brian Olcomendy, nor willanyone who ever knew him. I used tojoke that he was a “Renaissance Man”,and way ahead of his time but in realityhe was a good and decent man whocared greatly about his fellow man.I don’t know if there is ever a truesense of closure for the family andfriends of such a special man, but Ifelt being there with Brian’s widow,Daya, his kids, Pooch, and the restof Brian’s close friends and family asense of pride and accomplishmentthat we were all able to see Brian’slegacy enrolled at this very deservingplace for all officers killed in the lineof duty. I know that “Monkey” washaving a beer and laughing at the fussbeing made about him but buddy, youdeserved it. We miss you every day butas you know better then anybody, youwould be impossible to forget.Rest well Brian. You left your mark,and you still make us laugh everydayjust thinking about the time we allspent together.Some of the SFPD Contingent pose in front of The White House.June 2013 Real Estate Update...Personal note:On your retirement, Thank You Gary Delagnes for allyou’ve done through the years for the members ofthe S.F.P.D., both active and retired.jnevin@fhallen.comofce: 415.899.9241cell: 415: 328.9748DRE #01914691The Bay Area Market is Hot. Inventory is historicallylow. Sellers with well priced-well appointed homes areattracting multiple offers. For Buyers, rates remain athistoric low levels & qualified buyers should be committedto the process & expect to write their BEST offer.— John Nevin, RealtorRetired SFPDServing San Francisco, Marin and Sonoma counties.Call John for a complimentarymarket analysis of your home915 Diablo Ave, Novato | fhallen.comAmong the SFPD members honoring Brian Olcomendy were a few friends and coworkers,both active and retired.

June 2013 POA Journal Page 15Matt Gardner (third from left) posed with Brian’s sonand two daughters.7th37th Annual California Peace Officers’Memorial CeremoniesHonoring our fallen heroeswho have given their lives inthe line of duty serving andprotecting the citizens of thisgreat state.For more information visit theCPOMF website atwww.camemorial.orgCandlelight VigilSunday, May 5, 2013at duskEnrollment CeremonyMonday, May 6, 2013at 10:30 A.M.Lt. Liam FrostCalifornia Peace Officers’Memorial Monument photos submitted by Martin Halloran and Matt Gardner10th Street & Capitol Mall,Sacramento2013 CALIFORNIA PEACEOFFICERS’MEMORIAL CEREMONIESHonored OfficersDeputy Robert Lee Paris, Jr. Officer Kenyon M. YoungstromStanislaus Co. Sheriff’s Dept.CHP – Contra CostaEOW: April 12, 2012 EOW: September 5, 2012 ENROLLED FROM PRIOR YEARS Officer Daniel C. ClarkSan Bernardino Police Dept.EOW: November 3, 2011Officer Robert J. QuirkCHP – Red BluffEOW: April 11, 1971Dep. Constable Arthur D. MinerButte Co. Sheriff’s Dept.EOW: October 24, 1934Dep. Constable J. Edward BrownLos Angeles Co. Sheriff’s Dept.EOW: September 14, 1924Dep. Constable Charles A. DeMoranvilleLos Angeles Co. Sheriff’s Dept.EOW: January 4, 1909Inspector Brian D. OlcomendySan Francisco Police Dept.EOW: July 26, 2003Sheriff William ElamPlacer Co. Sheriff’s Dept.EOW: October 1, 1951Officer Timothy DuaneOakland Police Dept.EOW: April 18, 1930Deputy Ray C. BogartLassen Co. Sheriff’s Dept.EOW: January 11, 1915Deputy William F. EdwardsMono Co. Sheriff’s Dept.EOW: April 29, 1907MAY 5 & 6, 201310TH STREET AT CAPITOL MALL ◆ SACRAMENTOWWW.CAMEMORIAL.ORG

Page 16 POA Journal June 2013Medal of Honor Recipients 2010-2011The SFPOA Board of Directors has adopteda Medal of Honor Award which will bepresented to these individuals nominated fortheir valor and dedicated professionalism.We are privileged to have the opportunityto make this presentation to such atremendously brave group of individuals.Presentation #1★★Sergeant Noah Mallinger★★★Officer Roselo Pascua★★Officer Ernesto Linares★★Officer Courtney Smith★★Officer Terence Saw★ Officer Benjamin PagtanacJanuary 4, 2011, San Francisco Police officers responded to a call of a personwith a knife on the 1300 block of Howard Street. Sergeant Noah Mallinger,Officer Terence Saw, Officer Benjamin Pagtanac, Officer Roselo Pascua,Officer Ernesto Linares, Officer Courtney Smith responded to the call. Thesuspect, Randal Dunklin was reported to be highly agitated, yelling and screaming,armed with a buck knife, stabbing parking meters, and causing vandalismto city owned vehicles by puncturing their tires.Officers arrived and located Dunklin in a wheelchair. Dunklin was holdinga knife and a large piece of concrete. A confrontation ensued and Officer Sawwas stabbed during the incident. Officers used pepper spray and deployed theirdepartment issued Extended Range Impact Weapon (ERIW) to subdue Dunklin,with no effect. Officers fired their handguns striking the suspect.Presentation #2★★Officer Richard H. Hastings III★★Officer Matthew I. LopezOn July 16, 2011 at 1643 hours, Officer Richard Hastings, and Officer MatthewLopez were conducting Muni inspections on 3rd Street. They observedan offense by a Kenneth Harding who was on the bus. Harding fled from theirattempts to contact him. Harding then pulled a gun from his waistband andpointed it over his shoulder at Officer Hastings, Officer Lopez and citizensin the area. Courageously and under fire, Officer Hastings and Officer Lopezpursued the suspect and returned fire. Harding, a convicted career criminal/parolee, succumbed to his self-inflicted wounds.Presentation #3★★Officer Albert K. Lieu★★★ Sergeant Scott F. Ryan★ Officer Ruben E. ReyesOn June 7, 2011, the San Francisco Police Department received informationfrom the Federal Bureau of Investigation that a bank robbery suspect, JoshuaCamden Smith, (driving a stolen gray, two door BMW), wanted in connectionwith several bank robberies in Southern California, was in San Francisco. Followingone robbery, the suspect attempted to run over several Orange CountyDeputy Sheriffs.Members of the Park Station plainclothes team were conducting surveillanceof the stolen BMW in the area of Buena Vista East and Haight Street, whenthey saw the suspect enter the car. Sergeant Scott Ryan, Officer Ruben Reyes,and Officer Albert Lieu attempted to stop the car and arrest the suspect. Thesuspect drove towards the officers who shot at the suspect in self-defense. Thesuspect was wounded and was transported to San Francisco General Hospitalwhere he later died.Presentation #4★★Officer Samuel Fung★★ Officer Roderick SuguitanOn January 1, 2010, Officer Roderick Suguitan, and Officer Samuel Fungresponded to a well-being check of a woman living in the home of a suspectwho was reportedly drinking while on psychiatric medication. As the officersarrived, the suspect, Edward Lemarr Smith, had other plans for the officers andcharged them with a large machete. Unbeknownst to the police, Smith hadcalled his doctor minutes before to say he was going to “Try to take them outwhen they come to take me.” Officer Suguitan and Officer Fung were forced todefend themselves and Smith succumbed to his wounds.

June 2013 POA Journal Page 17The May 2013 Honorees.photos by joe valdezPresentation #7SAN FRANCISCOPOLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATIONThe San FranciscoPolice Officers’ AssociationpresentsThe SixthMedal of HonorCeremonyTuesday, May 21, 2013★★Officer Christina Y. HayesOn July 24, 2010, Officer Christina Hayes located a vehicle that was takenin an armed car- jacking earlier in the night. When Officer Hayes attempted tostop the vehicle it sped away. The suspect led Officer Hayes and other assistingofficers in a cross-city pursuit crossing the Mission District into the Potrero Hillneighborhood. The pursuit ended on the 700 Block of Arkansas Street. Duringthe pursuit, the suspects shot at the officers. One officer returned fire. Bothsuspects fled into the park, and a perimeter was established.Shortly before 6:00 A.M., after a search of the area by officers and K-9 units,one suspect was placed under arrest after surrendering. One suspect is stilloutstanding and believed to be armed. A weapon was recovered at the scene.Presentation #8★★Officer Matthew S. FriedmanPresentation #5★★Officer Patrick T. Griffin★★Officer Michael E. TursiOn June 29, 2011 at approximately 0756 hours, Officer Patrick Griffin andOfficer Michael Tursi located a wanted parolee who was believed to be armedwith an assault weapon that was fired earlier in the week. The officers hadinformation that led the officers to Ellis and Gough Streets where the suspectwas located. The suspect was seen leaving the driveway in a gray Honda. Theofficers identified themselves and approached the suspect. It is believed thatthe suspect fired at least one round at the officers, and the officers returned firestriking the suspect. The suspect subsequently crashed into parked vehicles onthe 1000 block of Gough. The officers were then able to take the suspect intocustody and render aid. The suspect was taken to S.F.G.H. were he was treatedfor his injuries.Presentation #6★★Officer Timothy A. Ortiz★★Officer Austin WilsonOn December 29, 2010, Officer Austin Wilson and Officer Timothy Ortizresponded to a report that a 15-year-old girl was being attacked in a home onthe 600 block of Bacon Street. The officers entered the home and located stabbingsuspect, Vinh Van Bui, who allegedly still held a knife in his hand. Policeasked the man to put down the knife, but instead he came toward the officers.The officers discharged their weapons, and Bui later succumbed to his wounds.On December 10, 2010, Officer Matthew Friedman was on foot, patrollingGarfield Square Park. Officer Friedman became involved in a physical altercationwith Felipe Velez, who was unlawfully drinking in the park. The suspectrepeatedly pummeled and kicked the officer in a struggle that lasted more thanten minutes in duration. Officer Friedman was compromised and in fear for hissafety, he was able to draw his firearm and shoot Velez, stopping the assault.Presentation #9★★Steve JohnsonA Medal of Honor was awarded toformer POA Legal AdministratorSteve Johnson in appreciation forhis many years of service to the SFPDand, in particular, to the SFPOA. Steveserved as an elected officer on the POAExecutive Board, as well as the coordinatorof all legal and administrativerepresentation, for more than threedecades. He also chronicled in thePOA Journal the service and exploits ofPOA members in his monthly columntitled “Close Encounters.” Steve retiredfrom the SFPD in 2001, and from thePOA in December of 2012.

Page 18 POA Journal June 2013POA MailDear SFPOA —On behalf of the Wright Family,I want to thank the SFPOA forthe beautiful flower arrangementthat was sent to our father, GaleWright’s, memorial service. We arevery appreciative of your thoughtfulnessduring this difficult time. Also,thank you Ray Shine for your complimentaryarticle about our Dad.We enjoyed reading it.Sincerely,Nancy, Bruce & Mike WrightDear SFPOA —On behalf of our Board of Directors,our volunteer staff, and ourclients, thank you for your generousdonation of $5000 to the FirstResponders Support Network. As anon-profit organization, we dependon donations and grants to keep ourprogram running. WCPR and SOSare programs designed to treat emergencyresponders and theirspouses and significant others whoselives have been impacted by workexperiences. They provide psychoeducationaltreatment designedto help our clients recognize andmanage the signs and symptoms ofwork-related stress and also how totake care of themselves and theirfamilies during these stressful times.We could not do our work withoutgenerosity such as yours.Again, THANK YOU so much foryour support of our program and themen and women who sacrifice somuch every day to keep us safe.Edward Anzore,Retired Sergeant of PoliceEditor —Being a retiree, and receiving myanxiously awaited copy of the POAJournal a few weeks later than most,I am a bit tardy in this response toBrother Brian Cahill’s article: “Cops,Cons and Grace” in the April edition.I don’t believe I’ve ever met retiredOfficer Cahill, but I applaud hisefforts with troubled police officers.Many of us handle the stress of lawenforcement work in vastly differentways, and the SFPD’s recent rash ofsuicides is an unfortunate testamentto that.But I also have to wonder abouthis anguish over murderers havingto spend time in prison?Brother Cahill seems to feel thatonce a Con “Finds God” he is aprime candidate for release fromincarceration. Mr. Cahill evenwent-on to lament convicted murderersspending anything but theHello All —Thank you so much for yourdonations to the April 2013 MSWalk which helped our team —“Team Becki” — raise $5,167 forMultiple Sclerosis research!Our team captain, Officer BeckiNewman, is pictured wearing awhite and orange MS Walk T-shirtand holding the sign that was putup to congratulate our team forbeing among the top fund raisersin the walk.Several San Francisco Police Officersshowed up to walk with us,as well as other friends of Becki’s.The walk was held at HeatherFarm Park in the beautiful suburb“mandatory-minimum” of a 15-tolifesentence after being convicted of2nd degree murder!My experience (after 34 years inlaw enforcement) is that all but themost hardcore killer “Finds God” atSan Quentin or Pelican Bay. Becominga model prisoner is an effectiveway to “con” the Adult Authority into granting parole and early releasefrom a lengthy prison sentence.There’s a reason the word “con”has several meanings, and one ofthose meanings is that Brother Cahillhas been effectively “conned”,and murderers belong locked-upaway from society as long as is humanlyand legally possible!They made the choice to takethe life that landed them inside thewalls of Pelican Bay. Later lamentingthat decision doesn’t make theirvictim any less dead!Rene LaPrevotteRetired SFPDDear POA —The Fegan Family would like tothank the SFPD bikes honoring myMom Edna Fegan at her funeral heldat St. Gabriel Church Tuesday, April30. Edna’s husband Fred E. Feganwas a San Francisco Police Officerand her grandson Jake and his wifeHeather are now serving the citizen’sof the great City of San Francisco.Sincerely,Fred J. FeganDear SFPOA —On behalf of Crime VictimsUnited, I would like to congratulateMarty Halloran on his position asSan Francisco Police Officers President.As you know, San Francisco POAand Crime Victims United have along history together. Even prior tothe inception of CVU, my family’sties with the San Francisco POA werestrong. It has been my honor as chairof CVU to work at the capitol to ensurelaw enforcement is representedin the Legislature.And I have so greatly appreciatedthe constant support of the SanFrancisco POA. As we exist on donationsonly, we would never be ableto continue our fine work withoutthe support of caring groups such asyours.I look forward to working withyou in the future.Congratulations and thank youagain.Sincerely,Harriet Salarno, ChairCrime Victims Unitedof Walnut Creek, California. Theweather was perfect — not toowarm, sunny, with a slight breeze.We couldn’t have had a better day.On behalf of Becki, and inmemory of my father, I thank youall so, so much!Carri LucasDear SFPOA —On behalf of the Korean War MemorialFoundation, thank you verymuch for your recent contribution of$100. We are extremely grateful foryour generosity.Your gift comes at a crucial timein our effort to erect a Memorialcommemorating the Korean War. Weare just in the early design phase, buthope to have the ground breakingceremony this coming June, at the63rd Anniversary of the start of theKorean War.You and Mr. Lawrence P. Birchhad indicated that you wanted tohave a Paver Brick.The Paver Brick will be inscribedas follows:IN HONOR OF POLICE OFFICERSIN KOREAN WARSincerely,Gerard ParkerExecutive Director, KWMFDear SFPOA —On behalf of the officers at TaravalStation, I would like to express oursincere thanks for the generosity theSan Francisco Police Officers Associationand you have shown. Your verygenerous donation of $1,200 allowedus to participate in the Sunset YouthServices fund raising dinner.Your generosity will help at riskyouth to better themselves.Thank you from all of us.Sincerely,Captain Curtis LumTaraval Police StationDear SFPOA —On behalf of the City and Countyof San Francisco, Department ofEmergency Management and Divisionof Emergency Communications,please accept this letter as a tokenof our sincere appreciation for yourgenerosity in support of our annual“National Public Safety Telecommunicators’Week” held in April.Every year the SFPOA has generouslydonated a considerable amountto honor the dispatchers duringDispatcher Week. This year we hadcatered food for all three watchesfrom Hayes & Kebab. No shopping,no dishes, no clean up. The presentationwas lovely and the dispatchersfelt so appreciated with a deliciouslywarm and healthy meal. We werealso able to use a portion of themoney to host an Open House forour Law Enforcement affiliates withcookies and coffee. There was a goodshow from SFPD officers, CommandStaff, including Chief Suhr and Sheriffpersonnel.Thanks again for your significantcontribution toward another successfulweek. Please share with yourmembers how much their supportmeans to our dispatchers.Sincerely,Lorrie SernaOperations CoordinatorSF Department of EmergencyManagement Division ofEmergency CommunicationsDear SFPOA —On behalf of the families ofSergeant Loran “Butch” Baker andDetective Elizabeth Butler, the Cityof Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz PoliceDepartment and the Santa CruzPolice Officers’ Association, I wouldlike to thank you for your generousdonation of $5000 to the memorialfund for the families of our fallenofficers. The outpouring of financialsupport for the Baker and Butlerfamilies following the tragic andsenseless events of February 26, 2013has been absolutely amazing. Thisevent shook our community to itscore, but the tremendous support wehave received has helped begin thehealing process.Your donation has been depositedinto the Santa Cruz Police Officers’Association (SCPOA) BenevolentFund and will be distributed amongthe Baker and Butler families.On behalf of the Baker and Butlerfamilies, the City of Santa Cruz andthe Santa Cruz Police Officers’ Association,thank you for your donation.Sincerely,Kevin Vogel, Chief of PoliceCity of Santa CruzJoe Hernandez, PresidentSanta Cruz Police Officers’ AssociationDear SFPOA —Thank you for inviting me to theSan Francisco Police Officers Associationveteran’s event. I am honoredto be recognized for military serviceand to have stood alongside thededicated officer veterans of the SanFrancisco Police Department.On behalf of the Chief Petty Officersof Coast Guard Maritime andSecurity Team San Diego/ RegionalDiver Locker West, please accept ourunits challenge coin as a token of myappreciation.Respectfully,Chief Petty OfficerLawrence O’Donnell USCGRegional Dive Locker WestDear POA —Thank you so much for yourgenerous gift of $500 to WoundedWarrior Project®. I cannot thankyou enough for your support of thethousands of truly deserving servicemenand women who have beenwounded in our current militaryconflicts.Our work begins at the bedsidesof injured warriors as they undergorehabilitation and return to civilianlife, but it certainly doesn’t stopthere. As a result of their injuries,these brave heroes will face greaterchallenges today finding assistanceand jobs that will enable them toprovide for their families. Theirbattle against the long-term effectsof combat will continue throughouttheir lives.Only with your continued supportis WWP able to reach these woundedservice members. Through your generosity,WWP provides them withthe assistance they need in order toregain their independence and beginrebuilding their lives. You give theseinjured warriors and their familieshope for a brighter future.Wounded Warrior Project isdedicated to assisting this newgeneration of injured heroes. Thesemen and women who have servedwith honor deserve our respect andsupport. Again, I cannot thank youenough for your partnership withWWP.Sincerely,Steven Nardizzi, Executive DirectorWounded Warrior ProjectDear POA —On behalf of the board, staff andfamilies we serve, thank you and the

June 2013 POA Journal Page 19Editor —I hope all is well. I am taking theliberty of sending to you photosof sculpture works by SFPD OfficerRose Marie Smith. I think she worksout of the Hall.These two works were selectedby Academy of Art University ArtDepartment Directors for showingat the Spring Art Show currentlyon exhibition at the Palace of FineArts. Rose Marie is a recipient of theSFPOA for your recent gift to helpsupport our Family Camp. Your contributionwill help make this year’scamp a memorable experience forthe kids and families.Blind Babies Foundation providescritically-needed early interventionand education services to familieswith children who are blind orvisually impaired, absolutely freeof Charge. We prepare children fortheir transition into preschool andkindergarten, train daycare providersto offer appropriate developmentalactivities and mentor families asthey become effective advocates fortheir children.Sincerely,David HartmanInterim Executive DirectorBlind Babies FoundationDear POA —Thank you for your recent gift toOmega Boys Club. We are honoredby your continued support of ourmission of keeping young peoplealive and free. A key motto of Omegais “The most important Omega is thenext Omega.” Your support helps uskeep this philosophy a reality.Sincerely,Joseph E. Marshall, Jr. PhD.Executive Director, Omega Boys ClubDear POA —Thank you for supporting mycampaign for District 4 Supervisor.I greatly appreciate your organization’sdonation.As District 4 Supervisor, I willfocus on preserving the characterand quality of life in our neighborhood.I want to work to continuemaking our communities and citya better place we can all call home.Your support of my campaign willensure that we will continue to bringa strong neighborhood voice to CityHall.I am humbled and grateful tohave your support. Thank you again.Sincerely,Katy TangDear SFPOA —I am writing to thank you forthe generous donation you made toCommunity Boards’ for the printingof Community Boards/Police ReferralCards. As you may know, SFPDreferrals to Community Boards makeup the largest source of referrals formediation and alternative disputeresolution services. We have appreciatedour longstanding collaborationand look forward to a long futureworking together to stop conflictsbefore they escalate in San FranciscoAAU/POA Scholarship for aspiringartists who are members of theSFPD and the POA.Rose Marie is in her second yearof studies and has shown tremendoustalent and great potential.Perhaps you can use this for theJournal.Thanks very much!Kevin Martin, AAU SecurityRetired SFPD/POAneighborhoods.All of us here at CommunityBoards greatly appreciate your support.Be well and thank you again.Sincerely,Darlene Weide, MPH, MSWExecutive DirectorDear POA —On behalf of Challenge Day andthe teenagers we serve, we wouldlike to express our appreciation foryour generous gift and willingnessto partner with us to make meaningfulchanges in the lives of youth. Wecould not do this work without you.Kindest blessings,Dana Callihan, Executive DirectorChallenge DayDear SFPOA —We have received your very generousgift to San Francisco SuicidePrevention. On behalf of our clients,we want you to know how much youhave brightened the lives of peoplestruggling with crises.With this gift, you have breathedlife into a spark of hope. Someonewho was lost in darkness is movingforward again - because of you!With your help, and the devotionof 100 community volunteers, SanFrancisco Suicide Prevention cancontinue many important programsincluding the 24-hour Suicide/CrisisLine, Drug/Relapse Line, Youth RiskProgram, HIV Nightline, Linea deApoyo, Chat Line and our EducationProgram.Sincerely yours,Eve R. Meyer, Executive DirectorSan Francisco Suicide PreventionDear SFPOA —Thank you so much for yourdonation in support of Molly McFaddenfor Walk For Their Future. Weare grateful beyond words for thechildren that will be able to attendsummer camp because of your generosity.Thanks again for your generosity.Cordially,Marilyn SidenTYM Executive DirectorDear POA —Thank you so much for yourrecent contribution to my re-electioncampaign for City Attorney! I amhonored and humbled to have yoursupport.In my eleven years as City Attorney— a job some call the secondtoughest in City Hall — I’ve led anaward-winning public office that isnationally recognized for its integrity,professionalism, and progressiveTwo SFPOA Members Receive Academyof Art University ScholarshipsStaff ReportThe San Francisco-based Academy of Art University has awarded 4-yearscholarships to two members of the San Francisco Police Officers Association.The awards continue a very generous annual award by the prestigious schoolof art to extend through the SFPOA an opportunity for active-duty officers toexplore his or her artistic talents. It has become a popular and much-anticipatedprogram. In order to win one of the scholarships, an applicant must be a memberof the San Francisco Police Officers Association, be an active-duty SF policeofficer, and complete an acceptable essay explaining one’s reasons for seekingadmittance into the program.The 2013 winners of the application competition are Susan Mann of BayviewStation, and Stephen Hogan of the Marine Unit.In her essay, Susan expounded on her motivating factors that led to her application.She wrote:“I saw a bulletin at Bayview Station that referred to a 4-year scholarshipaward for SFPOA Active Duty Members at the Academy of Art University.I have wanted to go to Art College my entire career, but never thoughtthat I would get the opportunity. Although I enjoy my current careerand plan on completing my career at Bayview Station, I would reallylike to supplement my professional standing with my long term interestin Fashion and Merchandising. The Academy of Art University of SanFrancisco has an amazing program in this field and I would enjoy takingclasses that would add to my current degree so that I graduate with aBachelors of Art Degree. Although I enjoyed attending classes for CriminalJustice and general education classes, I looked forward to the day where Iwould sign up for an art class or a fashion class as that has always beenmy desire.”Citing a dabbling in art animation classes more than a decade ago, Stephenwrote about his desire to meld the creative side of his life with his responsibilitiesand duty as a police officer:“The San Francisco Police Officers Association and Academy of ArtUniversity scholarship program would provide me with the opportunityto return to that artistic area long abandoned, and develop skills thatonce were important to me. The academic environment would also serveto refocus my energy into an endeavor separate from work that does notdetract from my dedication to my responsibilities to the Police Departmentlike many other activities. The structured environment provided by auniversity lends itself to a cleaner and more streamlined lifestyle, andthe workload would provide a welcomed opportunity to develop skillsthat would assist in my career as a police officer. I am grateful for theopportunity provided by the Police Officers Association for its membersto develop themselves into well-rounded individuals.”We wish both Susan and Stephen well as they pursue a new dream. We alsoare very grateful to the Academy of Art University for the gracious and valuableopportunity it has extended to our members. Stephen expressed our regard forthe school best when he wrote:“As a fifth-generation San Franciscan, I have seen Academy of ArtUniversity grow into an essential piece of the city. The University’s abilityto develop and seamlessly integrate into the diverse neighborhoods of SanFrancisco is admirable and a welcome addition to any area.”values. I’ve learned that strong leadershiptakes hard work, a commitmentto the right priorities, and theability to put problem solving aheadof politics.I want my work in our city to improveour lives now and the lives offuture generations that I will neverknow. My legacy as a public servantwill be defined not only by the successesof today, but by the vision Ican help forge for the California oftomorrow.Again, thank you for your help. Iam very grateful for your friendshipand support.Sincerely,Dennis HerreraDear SFPOA —Thank you so much for yourgenerous donation to Sunset YouthServices.Sunset Youth Services servesin-risk youth and families who areliving in poverty and often strugglingto survive. With the generoushelp of people like you, we are ableto help 3,500 families and individualsto meet essential daily needs andto work towards a better future withour services.Thank you.Solo Domino Gloria,Dawn StueckleExecutive DirectorSunset Youth ServicesDear SFPOA —Thank you so much for registeringto play in our 4th Annual LGBTGolf Fore Good. We are excited thatthe tournament is returning thisyear bigger and better than ever. Thesupport of generous donors like youis integral to our work fueling theLGBT movement. We rely on yourhelp to strengthen LGBT organizationsand their leaders, mobilizedonors to inspire increased givingand actively secure the LGBT community’sfuture for generations tocome. Together, we’re helping ourcommunity reach new heights andtouching the lives of thousands ofLGBT people every day.Sincerely,Roger DoughtyExecutive DirectorDear SFPOA —The Betty Ann Ong ChineseRecreation Center would like tothank you for sponsoring the yearlybasketball game between SFPD vs.San Francisco Recreation & Parksteens. This year’s event was a lot offun, even with the officers winningby eight points. We look forward toa rematch next year, but we can’tpromise SFPD will go home withbragging rights.Sincerely,Jennifer Hom, Facility CoordinatorSF Recreation and Parks

Page 20 POA Journal June 2013Book ReviewsSix YearsBy Harlen CobenReviewed by Dennis BianchiHarlan Coben is the bestselling authorof sixteen previous thriller-typenovels, including the #1 New YorkTimes bestsellers Long Lost and HoldTight. Winner of the Edgar Award,the Shamus Award, and the AnthonyAward, the first author to win all three.He has, obviously, a talent for writingthat appeals to the public, and notjust the American public. He has beenpublished in at least 40 languages. Andyet, I was hesitant to become one of hisreaders. After prodding from my friendKevin Conroy, I gave him a try awhileback and found him interesting. Butafter this novel, Six Years, I am a fan.Jake Sanders, the well-educatedprotagonist of this novel, is the firstpersonvoice that grabs and propelsthe reader on a great search for Natalie,the love of his life. Jake, a collegeprofessor, meets and falls dramaticallyin love and lust for Natalie Avery fora six-week period, only to be dumpedby her. Then he is further shocked tolearn she is marrying someone else.Natalie takes him aside at the weddingand makes him promise to never seeher or her husband, Todd Sanderson,— by Dennis Bianchiagain, to not come near them. Jaketakes his promises seriously, and notonce in six years does he approach thecouple, but he seems to have nevergotten over Natalie. Then, while perusingthe newsletter of the school wherehe teaches, he notices that Natalie’shusband, who was an alumnus of theschool, has died. He cannot resist attendingthe funeral in hopes of seeingNatalie again. As Mr. Coben writes thewords for Jake, we get a hint at whatis in store:Part of the human condition is thatwe all think that we are uniquely complexwhile everyone else is somewhatsimpler to read. That is not true, ofcourse. We all have our own dreamsand hopes and wants and lust andheartaches. We all have our own brandof crazy.And now the mystery begins, asthe widow of the deceased alumnusis most certainly not Natalie. And tomake it even more convolutedly mysterious,the widow has been marriedto this fellow for a decade and theyhave two children. So where is Natalie?Why did she lie to Jake? Who are thesepeople at the funeral?Jake is determined to find Natalie,but it seems others are just as determinedto make sure he doesn’t. Hisinvestigation reveals that the deceasedhusband was murdered. As he digsdeeper, the secrets of Natalie’s familycome into play; a father who abandonedher and her mother; contactswith organized crime characters: anda complex web of lies to cover it all.By using only Jake’s point of view,Mr. Coben has the reader unravelingthe mystery at the same time and paceof Jake. We get the clues as Jake getsthem; we get confused as Jake does.Mr. Coben is very clever and polished.He can also be very funny. Early in thebook Jake tells us of a writing retreathe attended while pursuing his Ph.D.There is no doubt that this incidentwas prompted by a real-life experienceof Mr. Coben.Each writer had a bedroom in themain house and a shack or ‘work cottage’in which to write.... (Lackingany luxuries such as the Internet, TV,phones or autos) my brain cells beganto rust and corrode...I spent one entireafternoon watching a colony of antscarry a bread crumb across the ‘writercottage’ floor. So enamored was I withthis bit of entertainment I strategicallyplaced more bread crumbs in variouscorners in order to create insect relayDennis Bianchiraces... My fellow retreat scribes wereall precious pseudo-intellectuals writingthe next great American novel,The works were pretentious, tedious,self-involved crap written in a prosestyle one might best describe as ‘Lookat me! Please look at me!’... One guynamed Lars was writing a six-hundredpagepoem on Hitler’s last days in thebunker, written from the viewpointof Eva Braun’s dog. His first readingconsisted of ten minutes of barking...‘It sets the mood,’ he explained, and hewas correct if that mood was to punchhim hard in the face.I have decided I am now officially aHarlan Coben fan. He gets it.All Things Shining: Reading the Western Classics to Find Meaning in a Secular AgeBy Hubert Dreyfus and Sean DorranceKellyReviewed by Dennis BianchiHubert Dreyfus and Sean DorranceKelly use some of the greatest works ofWestern Civilization in an attempt toreveal how we have lost our engagementwith and responsiveness to theworld. Their journey takes us from thewonder and color of Homer’s polytheismin his Odyssey to the monotheismof Dante in his Divine Comedy; fromthe autonomy of Kant to the multipleworlds of Melville’s Moby Dick; tothe spiritual difficulties described bymodern authors such as David FosterWallace and Elizabeth Gilbert. Andthey finish by referencing the pro tennisstar Roger Federer’s performancesof grace and power on the courts.Mr. Dreyfus has been a philosopherat the University of California,Berkeley for forty years. He finds inthe classic texts of our culture a newrelevance for people’s everyday lives.His lively, thought-provoking lectureshave earned him a podcast audiencethat often reaches the iTunes Top 40.Mr. Kelly is chair of the philosophydepartment at Harvard University. Toquote a blurb from the book cover,“His is an eloquent new voice whosesensitivity to the sadness of the culture— and to what remains of the wonderand gratitude that could chase it away— captures a generation adrift. “ Theywrite for the common reader, not foracademia. They want to be read andunderstood by the general readingpublic, at least those of us who seekto understand the important question:How should we live our lives? They doa credible job in under 300 pages. Ifyou have ever given some thought toreading any of the above listed worksbut found yourself intimidated, thisbook will be of great assistance andmotivation.The authors believe that manypeople today have, “a gut-level sadness...and lead meaningless lives. “There is a quote that assists the readerto understand the title. Odysseus andhis son Telmachus are discussing whatthey are able to see in the light providedby Athena.Perhaps this is a lesson about thesacred that we are now in a positionto appreciate: when things are going attheir best, when we are the most excellentversion of ourselves that we canbe, when we are, for instance, workingtogether with others as one, then ouractivity seems to be drawn out of usby an external force. These are shiningmoments in life, wondrous momentsthat require our gratitude. In thoseepisodes of excellence, no matter thedomain, Odysseus’s voice should ringthrough our heads: ‘Be silent; curbyour thoughts; do not ask questions.This is the work of the Olympians.’Whether you read the book for itsphilosophical content or not, the explicationof The Odyssey, The Inferno,Moby Dick and some works of Kantand Nietzsche are extremely valuable.Free Initial Consultation for SFPOA/SFPD Family & FriendsSpecializing the areas of:Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Civil LitigationFRANK PASSAGLIA, attorney at law33 years experience2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 600 Tel: 650-991-2001Daly City, California 94014 Fax: 650-991-2010E-mail: fpassaglia@aol.comFormer San Francisco Police OfficerFormer San Francisco Assistant District Attorney (1979–1997)The authors don’t simply provide theirown definitions and explanationsof these works but prod the readerto think about them as relevant andhelpful in an everyday sense of how weshould lead our lives. They providedthat prod for me, a serious fan of baseball,by recalling Lou Gehrig and hisspeech to the crowd as he was forcedto leave baseball due to an illness thattoday carries his name. Gehrig wasapparently very shy, in spite of his outstandingphysical abilities and moralcourage, but he was urged strenuouslyto address the crowd on his last day atthe park. His speech is still stirring.Fans, for the past two weeks youhave been reading about a bad breakI got. Yet today I consider myself theluckiest man on the face of the earth.The authors continue that, “Hedescribed his heartfelt gratitude forthe kindness and encouragement hehad gotten from the fans over thecourse of his career, for the honor hefelt playing with his teammates andfor his coaches, and for the blessingof a good family and a wife who is a‘tower of strength and courage.’ Heconcluded with another now famoussentence. ‘So I close in saying, that Imight have been given a bad break,but I’ve got an awful lot to live for.’...“At fewer than three hundred words,Lou Gehrig’s farewell speech stands asperhaps the most powerful exampleof American rhetoric ever producedoutside the political sphere. “So how do the authors travel fromAncient Greece, to Medieval Europeto 19th Century whaling ships tomodern baseball parks and make itmeaningful for the reader? One needsto read the entire book to answer thatquestion completely but a couple oflines might help.Homer’s account...describes theway the most important or meaningfulmoments of existence presentthemselves to us. Of course it is truethat meaningful events - like greatmoments in sport — involve entitiesthat have a causal basis. But the causalstructure of the leg muscles in LouGehrig’s left thigh is neither here northere when it comes to the questionwhat it is like to be caught up in theresponse to one of his extraordinaryplays or his moving farewell.The authors make clear that it is notonly sports that provide us with theseopportunities to share the great wealthof good people, good moments, greatand noble actions. It can be found inreligious experiences or the politicalarena. And they make clear that theforce of the energy (the authors referto it as whooshing up) that springs upfrom those moments can be dangerousas well. We need to learn the craft ofliving and to know when to give inand become responsive, and when towalk away. According to the authors,people would do well to discover whatthey like and turn those things intorituals. Perhaps your morning cup ofcoffee becomes a ritual because youdiscover that it is more than just a joltof caffeine. Maybe you just really likeit. Why make it a ritual? If no otherreason than to more fully appreciatethat moment in as many of its aspectsas possible.This is not a book for everyoneand will likely be met with criticismfrom some circles. The authors feelcompelled, likely as a result of theirtraining as philosophers, to promptreaders to leave behind their nihilisticviews. I believe that not all of the worldis as negative as these two authorsseem to believe. I am recommendingthe book much more on its valueas a way to read some great WesternClassics in a way you may have notconsidered before, and as a book thatcould help the reader think moreoften about the value of literature asa means of improving one’s life, notjust as an escape. There is a messagehere about the positive value of livingin the big real world, and doing so ina shared manner while rejecting theself-absorption and greed expressedin much of today’s cultural attitudes.

June 2013 POA Journal Page 21Read Some of SFPD’sPublished AuthorsBy Ray Shine, EditorSeveral SFPD retirees have written and published one or more books.While many of their colleagues were on the golf links several times eachweek, these three authors were spending their time on the keypad. Theremay well be more than these three, but I do know that the followingretirees have written between them a total of two novels and two collegetextbooks.Dan Murphy began working on his novel Roosterwhile still working active duty in the Southern District.Following retirement, he devoted the time needed tofinish the book and get it published. The subtitle is ABadge, A Gun and Heartache and is a crime drama thattakes place in San Francisco and Marin County. Thebook is available on-line at Amazon, Barnes and Noble,or buy it as a hard-copy at many local book stores.Retired Sergeant Jim Pera wrote and published his novelafter he retired from Park Station. Jim has fictionalized anactual but notorious event of the early 70s — the bombingof Park Station by a band of urban terrorists prevalentin those volatile times. The book is titled The Rampageof Ryan O’Hara and is available on-line at Amazon.comRetired SFPD Inspector Morgan Peterson has a secondcareer as a much respected professor teaching Public Safetyand Administration of Justice at a college in SouthernCalifornia. To enhance his teaching, now Dr. MorganPeterson, Phd, has written and published two textbookscurrently used in classrooms, each with compelling titles.Ethics For Public Safety – Ethical and Moral DecisionMaking (co-authored with a teacher in the fire-sciencedepartment).Enforcement Psychology – Coping with the Rigors of PolicingBoth of these texts are available through Amazon.com.Have a problem with a contractor? Well, grab a copy of The Case of theCalifornia Contractor Board: A Palette of Conflict Resolution Strategiesfor the 1990s. This heavily researched book was written by SFPD retireeSgt. Ron Vernali, Phd. The thesis of the book addresses poor performingcontractors licensed and unlicensed.San Francisco Police OfficersThey Work to Make Your Daysee their storiessfcitycops.comON THEFRONT LINEKIM REYNOLDS408.313.9979kreynolds@apr.comI’ve got your back once again, only this time it is the roofover your head. When you’re looking for a realtor toprotect and serve your real estate needs, look no further.After 22 years of combined military and law enforcementservices■ USMC■ Alameda County Sheriffs■ San Francisco Police DepartmentI have joined another elite group of professionals,Alain Pinel RealtorsServing you as a skilled negotiator during contractnegotiations. Providing the highest of ethical standards inthe industry.LOS GATOS | 750 University Avenue, Suite 150You’re on the front line every day. We stand with you—protectingand defending your rights.From contract negotiations and enforcement, employmentlitigation, defense of criminal or internal investigations anddiscipline to protection of pension and retirement benefits, ourteam has the experience and insight needed to tackle the issuespublic sector employees and their associations face every day.Given all the challenges you encounter, defending your rightsshould not be one of them. With CBM, you’ve got the right legalteam on your side.www.cbmlaw.comSAN FRANCISCO | 415-989-5900SACRAMENTO | 916-446-5297LOS ANGELES | 213-833-4500

Page 22 POA Journal June 2013Long-Term InvestingIndulge Yourself: Secrets to Financing aPersonal Want Versus Paying for a NeedBy Edwin K. Stephens,The Stephens GroupDoubt whom you will, but never yourself.— BoveeIt is easier to suppress the first desirethan to satisfy all that follow it.— Benjamin FranklinCan a law enforcement officer whohas his own small business treat himselfto a resort quality vacation anda shopping spree while financing hispurchases with investment tax creditsand/or tax deductions?Answer: Yes. But, you must playby the IRS rules.The Trade Show FantasyIn the United States there areseveral thousand trade shows and/or conventions that occur in majorcities throughout the year. Many ofthese trade shows and conventionsare held in upscale hotels. There areseveral law enforcement themed tradeshows that attract millions of publicsafety officers. These officers attendworkshops and learn the latest techniquesto effectively combat crime.And, many trade shows are not exclusivelyfor public safety officers. It isthese trade shows that a police officeris encouraged to attend, and shop forsomething that he has always wanted,but could not indulge due to familyobligations.When many law enforcement officersretire from their public safetyprofession, they often start secondcareers as small businessmen. Often,but not exclusively these second careersare oriented toward their formerprofession in law enforcement. Manypolice officers start small businesses infields such as tax preparation, kitchenand bathroom remodeling, plumbing,real estate sales, travel agencies andother non-law related fields while theyare employed in law enforcement.These public safety officers sometimessupplement their incomes with theirmoonlighting activities in preparationfor the next phase of their lives.A police officer who has spent a25-30 year career fighting crime hasbeen responsible to his entire family,command staff, fellow officers and thecommunity in which he served. Atsome point in time that officer doesneed to reward himself with a personalpurchase. Therefore, it is importantthat these law enforcement individualsindulge in a flight of fantasy andspend some of their hard earned monieson some items that will give thempersonal pleasure.Identifying Your Object of DesireAttending a trade show may helpthat law enforcement officer identify apersonal luxury item that he may havealways wanted to purchase but felt thathe could not afford the object of hisdesire due to paying for a family need.And, paying for that desired luxuryitem may not be financially practical.Life is short. Sometimes it is importantthat a dedicated public servantreward himself with a “non-essential”purchase, albeit an expensive toy. Jetskis may be a purchase that one’s familycan live without, but for the personwho loves the water and boating recreationalactivities, it may be the tonicthat the doctor ordered.Whenever a police officer identifieshis object of desire, there are waysin which he can finance his luxurypurchase sometimes with the helpof investment tax credits and/or taxdeductions.Controlling Expensesand Creative FinancingThe writer of this article is not atax-expert or a tax-preparer. So, anyinformation provided or suggested oncharitable contributions, investmenttax credits, and/or tax deductionsshould be corroborated and reviewedby your professional CPA or tax preparer.Publication 526 Charitable Contributionsis the Department of theTreasury or the Internal Revenue Service(IRS) information bulletin thatexplains how to claim a tax deductionfor your charitable contributions. TheInternal Revenue Service noted that“To deduct a charitable contribution,you must file Form 1040 anditemize deductions on Schedule A.The amount of your deduction maybe limited if certain rules and limitsexplained in Publication 526 apply toyou.” Schedule A (Form 1040) offers alot of tax incentives for police officersit they own a home and are thoroughin documenting their miscellaneousdeductions. Schedule A (Form 1040)offers a lot of tax incentives for policeofficers and allowable deductions suchas union dues, a safe deposit box, attendinga three day work related educationalseminar in San Diego, or LasVegas where your entire airfare andhotel accommodations are deductibleand 50 percent of your meals are deductible.A police officer is permittedto deduct the cost of one off-duty handgun per year. The equipment for thatoff duty personal gun such as the holster,ankle or shoulder, and the bulletsfor the gun are also tax deductible. Thekey to effectively using Schedule A isin keeping good records and receipts.Indulge Yourself, It’s PersonalOn August 4-7, 2013 Source Directat ASD will be having at the Las VegasConvention Center (www.asdonline.com) the widest variety of merchandisetogether in one efficient ConsumerGoods trade show. The event is seventrade shows in one that will offerImporters, Distributors, Wholesalers,Designers, and Production Professionals.Source Direct ASD is whereimporters, distributors connect withcontract manufacturers. If you are alaw enforcement officer or a publicsafety personnel this may be an eventin which you can take advantageof traveling to a resort location andmaking a discount purchase on anitem that you have always wanted.And, there are tax incentives for youto take advantage of while you treatyourself to a good time. There will bemore than 2,800 vendors showcasingthe latest offerings. There will be approximately45,000 attendees at thisLas Vegas, Nevada event.Seven Trade Shows in OneThe August 4-7, 2013 Source Directat ASD will feature the follow vendorcategories.Gift and HomeGeneral GiftResort & SouvenirsCandles & AromatherapyHoliday & SeasonalGarden & OutdoorPet ProductsHome DecorHousewares/KitchenwareFashion AccessoriesFashion/Trend JewelryHandbags FineSunglasses/EyewareScarves/WrapsTravel/LuggageLeather GoodsElectronics AccessoriesFoot wearJewelry/Cash & CarrySterling SilverFine JewelryGoldDiamondsWatchesLoose GemstonesBeads & Body JewleryHealth & BeautyCosmeticsFragranceSpa ProductsBeauty SuppliesPersonal CareStyling AidsApparel & FootwearToys & NoveltiesToysGames & PuzzlesPlushNoveltiesLicensed ProductsValue & VarietyCloseouts/LiquidationsDiscount Price ApparelMilitary /Tactical/SportingOutdoor RecreationSelf Defense/Personal SecurityElectronics/ AccessoriesAutomotive AccessoriesIn essence, a career law enforcementofficer who has his own smallbusiness may treat himself to a resortquality vacation and a shopping spreewhile financing his purchases usinginvestment tax credits and/or tax deductions.Always consult your CPA ortax preparer to corroborate your taxdeductions.Please go to www.CommodoreEds.com.For more investment advice, visit EdwinStephens’ web site at www.policeone.com/columnists/Edwin-Stephens/. Securitiestransactions through McClurg CapitalCorporation. Member FINRA and SIPC.DeathsThe POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members,non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons:Name of Deceased Date of Death Age Status Notification byJoaquin Dominguez May 23, 2013 70 Retired SFPD C. ChowDavid W. Gunnar May 7, 2013 62 Retired SFPD H. GunnarRoger J. Marr May 24, 2013 88 Retired SFPD R. LaPrevotteLewis H. Werle May 10, 2013 88 Retired SFPD P. Werle*Notifications are made by a POA member, family member, or other reliable source.The POA Journal believes the information to be true and correct, however the staff or employees of theSFPOA make no official confirmation.Submitting Obituariesand Memorial TributesAny member may submit a separate memorialtribute to a deceased member. Any such piece willnot appear in the matrix, but will be placed in theMail section, or, with prior approval of the editor, as asidebar piece. The Journal will also accept and publishin the Mail section short letters about a deceasedmember written by a person in the immediate family.However, the Journal will not reprint obituariesor photos that were published in any other printmedia, web site, or Internet blog.

June 2013 POA Journal Page 23SF Dispatcher of the MonthEdwin M. LeeMayorDate: April 25 2013Department of Emergency Management1011 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA 94102Division of Emergency CommunicationsPhone: (415) 558-3800 Fax: (415) 558-3843Division of Emergency ServicesPhone: (415) 487-5000 Fax: (415) 487-5043To: Carlos Soto, Public Safety Dispatcher KFrom: Florian Taylor, Employee Recognition CoordinatorRe: Communications Dispatcher of the Month — May 2013The Department of Emergency Management has selected you as CommunicationsDispatcher of the Month for May 2013.On Saturday, March 23, 2013 while operating a busy radio channel, a reportof a shooting at a downtown nightclub was received. Officers arrived on sceneand confirmed the report.Once things were sorted there were a totalof three victims. One victim inside the nightclub, one in the parking lot, and the thirdvictim was taken to the hospital by friends.The incident was very chaotic due to it beinga busy Saturday night, with limited fieldstaffing and a large crowd at the nightclub.You made effective use of all available resources.Without delay you got three medicsrolling, dispatched all available officers, andwent outside the district to secure added helpfor crowd control. You also secured additionalofficers to handle the hospital scene and priority calls pending in the district.You continuously kept officers abreast of all updates and supplemental informationas it became available.Carlos, you did a tremendous job during this potentially critical time. Yourwork was nothing short of remarkable. This is another example of the exceptionalwork you perform day after day. For being selected Dispatcher of theMonth we are able to offer the following:• Parking in the "Employee of the Month" space for the monthof May 2013• One-hour off, with Shift Manager approval• Employee of the Month" engraved pen and key chain• See's Candy Gift Cardcc: Cecile Solo — Operations ManagerLisa Hoffmann — Deputy Director,Division of Emergency CommunicationsDEM Everyone —via emailPersonnel FileDivorce MediationPaula M. Lawhon• Civilized divorce process without litigation• Fair and enforceable agreements whilesaving time and money• Balanced premarital and post-maritalagreements• Experienced with police pensions andrelated benefits415-398-3400fax: 415 398-3446www.lawhonlaw.comwww.sfmediation.comemail: paula@lawhonlaw.com870 Market Street, Suite 1151San Francisco, California 94102SAN FRANCISCO DEPARTMENTOF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENTAnne KronenbergExecutive DirectorMÔNACO Watch & JewelryYour ROLEX watch specialistOver 20 years serving jewelers nationwideCartier ✦ Patek Philippe ✦ Breitlingand the finest Swiss name brandsRepair Center • Dial Upgrade • Diamond BezelsFine Jewelry & Loose DiamondsBay Area Showroom:San Francisco Jewelry Center101 Utah St., #202, San Francisco, CA 94103 ✦ Free parking(415) 863-1337 ✦ Toll Free: (800) 98-ROLEXMonaco Watch & Jewelry is not directly nor indirectly associated with Rolex USAFlash your badge and get your wholesale pricesSFPD, SFDS, SFFD, CHP & SF City Employees welcomeInjured On DutyBy A Negligent Motorist Or DUI Driver?“It’s Not Just A Workers Comp Case!”Former Prosecutor Todd P. Emanuel Can Help!Myth #1: My only remedy is filing a worker’s compensation claim.Myth #2: I can’t bring a claim against the negligent driver.Myth #3: I can’t file a claim with my own auto insurance company.Fact: If you’ve been injured on the job by a third party such asa negligent motorist or drunk driver, YOU CAN (and should!)recover substantial personal injury damages (tax free) in additionto worker compensation benefits.DO NOT leave money on the table by limiting your remedy toworkers compensation! I have helped police officers throughoutthe counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara.Call for a FREE consultation!Police Officer referencesavailable on request.TETodd P. EmanuelATTORNEY AT LAWLAW OFFICES OF TODD P. EMANUELTel. 800.308.0870 or 415.399.1112 • www.teinjurylaw.com505 Montgomery Street, 11th floor, San Francisco, CA 94111Realize YourFull Potential In YourNext InterviewCoaching for promotional exams:individuals and study groupsGloria CohnTelephone: 415.777.4156 Cell: 650.906.4155gcohn@gloriacohnconsulting.comwww.gloriacohnconsulting.com

Page 24 POA Journal June 2013Labor Relations Information SystemsPortland’s Mayor Seeks To Bust PoliceCommanding Officers UnionPortland Mayor Charlie Hales hastaken the unprecedented step of tryingto break up the city’s police commandingofficers’ union.“Managers should be clear they aremanagers,” Hales said Thursday. “Itjust doesn’t make sense to have peoplewho are in management positions bein a union.”“In our opinion,” Hales added, “it’squite clear in state law.”The Portland Police CommandingOfficers Association, established inOctober 1989, now represents 51 members,including all Portland police lieutenants,captains and commanders.A deputy city attorney on Wednesdayfiled a petition with the state EmploymentRelations Board, asking theboard to clarify the “public employeestatus” of all the members of the policecommanding officers union.The city argues that police lieutenants,captains and commanders are“supervisory employees” under theOregon Public Employee CollectiveBargaining Act’s definition, and thereforeshould be excluded from unionrepresentation.Since the police brass “exercisestatutory management prerogativeswith respect to hiring, transfer, promotion,assignment and directing ofwork, and discipline,” the city argues,they should not be part of a union.The mayor met with some membersof the union’s executive boardWednesday to inform them of thecity’s action.Henry Kaplan, the attorney for thePortland Police Commanding OfficersAssociation, said he had heard of thedevelopment, but declined to commentas he was out of state and hadnot seen the petition.Portland attorney Will Aitchison,who had represented the Portlandpolice rank-and-file union for 32 yearsand has counseled law enforcementunions across the country, said thecity’s action will face practical, politicaland legal challenges.“This is the first time I’ve ever seenthe city try to decertify a union,”Aitchison said. “This is a strikinglyanti-union move. It’s a direct attackon unions.”Portland police officers, sergeantsand detectives are members of therank-and-file Portland Police Association.If the commanding officers’ unionis disbanded, Aitchison said he anticipatesthat few sergeants in the bureauwould seek promotion, because theywould no longer have the job protectionsthat they now hold as membersof the rank-and-file Portland PoliceAssociation. They also wouldn’t beable to challenge their discipline toan arbitrator.“They’ll have a very difficult timeconvincing the best and brightestsergeants to take the promotionaltests for lieutenants and captains,”Aitchison said. “The lieutenants willhave no job protections. They couldbe fired at will.”The city asks that the matter beheard by an administrative law judge.“It seemed to me a time to lookafresh at that question. We have a newmayor and it’s a time to make changein the bureau,” Hales said.Hales said his 10 years working inthe private sector has shaped his views.“If you run a police precinct, you’rea manager. If you command the gangenforcement team or family servicedivision, you’re a manager,” Hales said.“Come on, we’ve got an organizationto run. Managers and leaders have todo hard things sometime – like disciplineemployees.”Kathryn Logan, who chairs the stateEmployment Relations Board, said theboard received the petition and is inthe process of serving it to the unionVeniceGourmetDelicatessen & PizzeriaServing Sausalito Since 1969Sandwiches are our signature item and we’ll serve you the bestyou’ve ever had! Join us at our sidewalk cafe tables, or take yourorder to go so you can get out and enjoy the beauty of Sausalito.Try one of our specialties or create your own, either way we’repleased to make you exactly what your heart desires.Our pizza dough is made fresh daily.625 Bridgeway Ave.Sausalito, CA 94965415.332.3544 (deli) • 415.332.4418 (pizza)Open Seven Days a Weekwww.VeniceGourmet.comleadership. The union will have 14days to file an objection. If there’s anobjection, the matter will be heardbefore an administrative law judge,who will issue a recommended orderto the state board, which then makesa final order.Logan said she’s not aware of anyother law enforcement union thatrepresents management-level officersin the state. Yet unions for supervisoryofficers are common in large metropolitancities, such as Seattle, NewYork, Boston and Phoenix.The city likely will point to thedefinition of “supervisory employees”under the state Public EmployeeCollective Bargaining Act. Under theact, public employees do not includesupervisory employees or managerialemployees.Supervisory employees, as definedin the act, are “any individual havingauthority in the interest of the employerto hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign,reward or discipline other employees,or responsibly to direct them, or toadjust their grievances, or effectivelyto recommend such action, if in connectiontherewith, the exercise of theauthority is not of a merely routine orclerical nature but requires the use ofindependent judgment.”Aitchison said the city will have toprove that lieutenants, captains andcommanders have a meaningful influenceon the disciplinary process oflower-ranking officers and sergeants.The union might argue that its membershave exercised less authority overdiscipline in recent years, with muchof that power resting in the hands ofthe chief and police commissioner,Aitchison said.www.lris.comThe Portland Police CommandingOfficers Association is currently challengingChief Mike Reese’s demotionof Todd Wyatt from captain to lieutenantafter an internal investigationfound he had inappropriately touchedseveral women police employees andthat he exacerbated an off-duty roadrageencounter by displaying his gunand flashing his badge at anothermotorist. A police review board hadrecommended Wyatt be fired.In 2008, an arbitrator threw outthen-Mayor Tom Potter’s firing of aPortland police lieutenant, JeffreyKaer, for his actions leading up to theJanuary 2006 fatal shooting of DennisLamar Young, who was parked outsideKaer’s sister’s home. An arbitratorordered the city to give Kaer his jobback and suspend him for 30 dayswithout pay.Recently, the commanding officers’union shared a series of embarrassingtext messages that Reese’s right-handman, former police director of servicesMike Kuykendall, had sent to a policelieutenant. The text messages werepart of an internal affairs investigationand led to Kuykendall’s resignationand lawsuits against the city by thepolice lieutenant and captain.Reese did not comment on thepetition, forwarding questions to themayor’s office.Hales said the petition was his idea.He said the chief knows he’ll facecriticism for it, even though it’s nothis idea.“He’s understandably nervous”Hales said, of the chief, “but he’s agood soldier.”From The OregonianCouncil Members Upset ThatFired Officer Negotiating For UnionNAZARETH, PA — Fired Nazarethpolice officer Fred Lahovski has beennamed the police union’s chief negotiator,a move that drew the ire of twoborough officials tonight.Mayor Carl Strye Jr. and CouncilmanDan Chiavaroli said they didn’tsee how Lahovski could serve as theunion’s negotiator.“It’s not fair if we’re in litigationwith them and they were fired,” saidStyre, who was appointed mayor earlierthis month. “It’s like a firemannegotiating with an arsonist.”Chiavaroli said he understood Lahovskiremaining a union member toprotect his rights as he fights to get hisjob back. But the councilman said thatLahovski shouldn’t have a leadershiprole in the union.“We have a fired officer who’s negotiatingwith the borough — that’squestionable in my mind,” Chiavarolisaid.Councilman Jack Herbst said unionmembers have the right to pick whoeverthey want as the union’s chiefnegotiator. Police Chief Thomas Tratchasaid he’s known cases where policeofficers are in jail but still remainunion members.Lahovski also may be serving asthe union president, borough officialssaid. Herbst said Lahovski was listedas the union’s president on a letterthat went out to residents earlier thismonth, but he’s seen another officerlisted as president elsewhere.Lahovski didn’t return a call forcomment following tonight’s policecommittee meeting. Lahovski wasfired in September after previouslyreceiving a disciplinary notice forordering of fingerprinting equipmentwithout council’s approval.Committee members said therewas nothing new to report with theborough’s proposal to join the ColonialRegional Police Department as itcontinues to await feedback from thedepartment members. They assured aborough resident that they’ve askedfor a police officer to be stationed inthe borough.Until anything is decided on ColonialRegional, borough officials saidthey plan to fill two vacant part-timepolice officer positions and havestarted accepting applications.From The Express TimesThe post Council Members UpsetThat Fired Officer Negotiating ForUnion appeared first on Labor RelationsInformation System.

June 2013 POA Journal Page 25Labor Relations Information SystemsUtica Police Facebook Page Taken DownUTICA, NY — The Utica police Facebookpage has been taken down due to“strong criticism” from local and statepoliticians, city police said.One of those elected officials isstate Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi,D-Utica, who said he opposes thenegative and racist comments fromthe public regarding those arrested,but has no problem with the existenceof the page.He said the comments give the areaa bad image to those not from the regionwhen they view the site.The page had 25,391 fans and beganin November 2010. It regularly madeavailable the most recent arrests withattached mugshots, suspects caughton surveillance cameras in which thepublic is asked for assistance, and otherpolice-related events.The site was taken down at about3 p.m. Friday, and police Sgt. SteveHauck said it will be for the “time being,and perhaps forever.”“I have deactivated the page due tostrong criticism by our local and statepoliticians, who feel that the pageshows Utica in a poor light,” wroteHauck in a statement. “Since startingthe page, I have tried to be as openand transparent as possible with themedia and citizens that we serve. Wehave accomplished great things withthe page, having closed dozens ofcases that otherwise would have goneunsolved.“In my conversations with theseconcerned parties, I have expressed mydismay at some of the comments thatare made on the page,” he continued.“I disagree with people criticizing others’appearances or making raciallyinsensitive comments, to name a few.I also understand that social mediawill always have its detractors. I haveto balance between what offends mepersonally and what is someone’s rightto free speech.”Brindisi said he expressed concernto Utica officials after receiving callsfrom some of his constituents aboutthe negative comments and then observingthe site himself. He said he iswilling to meet with police to discussthe future of the site.“I think UPD should have a Facebookpage, but for useful and informativeinformation … not bigoted161604_10052011_v7_Layout 1 11/2/11 2:17 PM Page 1comments,” said Brindisi, referring tothe public’s posts regarding arresteeson the site.Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri couldnot immediately be reached Friday.When Common Councilman FrankVescera, D-1, was reached, he said itwas his first time hearing that thepage had been taken down and wassurprised at the news.“From what I remember, when thepage was begun and from the reportsand the statements made over thenext several weeks and months afterthe page came out, it was touted as apositive for a number of reasons, manyof them being that leads were receivedfrom the public on crimes that werecommitted, and the responses that Iremember coming out of our departmentwere positive,” he said.Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo-Testa,R-6, who is on the city’sPublic Safety Committee, also said shewas unaware of the site being takendown and believed it had benifitedresidents.www.lris.comA recent Observer-Dispatch storyregarding how police departments utilizeFacebook found that a study doneby the International Association of theChiefs of Police in 2011 showed 75.5percent of departments nationwideprefer Facebook.“Over the last two years, we’ve reallyseen a large growth of agenciescoming on board and starting to usesocial media in a wide variety of ways,”said Nancy Kolb, senior program managerfor the association.In that article, Utica police saidthey had thought about ridding theirFacebook page of comments.The article also stated that the NewYork Civil Liberties Union had sentletters to area police departmentsexpressing concern over allowingFacebook users to comment on mugshots and information about peoplewho were arrested.From The Utica Observer-DispatchThe post Utica Police Facebook PageTaken Down appeared first on LaborRelations Information System.Memphis MayorSays Police Union’s‘Danger’ BillboardsHurting City’s ImageMEMPHIS, TN — The mayor ofMemphis said billboards put up bythe Memphis Police Association arehurting the city’s image and calls themessage, “selfish.”The police union billboards featurethe warning, “DANGER: Enter at yourown risk; This city does not supportpublic safety,” MyFoxMemphis.comreported.Mike Williams, the president of theMPA, said the billboards are meantto target city leaders and are aboutprotecting union’s jobs and benefits.“I think it’s self-centered, I think it’sselfish,” Memphis Mayor A C Whartonsaid. “I think it has no place in ourcity.”The mayor said the signs are drivingaway visitors and costing people whowork in the tourism and hospitalityindustry, warning it may cost peopletheir jobs, MyFoxMemphis.com reported.“Our billboards are not aimed at thecitizens. 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Page 26 POA Journal June 2013SF Officer and his Brother Use Athletics toCombat Community ViolenceBy Eric QuemaRetired SFPDTareq Azim, founder of BeHumanand Empower Gym, is proud to presentPro Day to our San Francisco Community.The fundamental conceptsof ProDay were originally created byAzim in hopes of finding peace in hishomeland of Afghanistan. Focusingprimarily on youth development,Azim’s philosophy concentrated onutilizing athletics as an alternative totheir customary violent environment.Encouraging the youth to emphasizesportsmanship as the true contractof peace and reconciliation for thetroubled war torn region.This innovative and groundbreakingphilosophy has made its way to theunderprivileged neighborhoods of SanFrancisco. Azim, alongside his brotherYossef Azim, a San Francisco PoliceOfficer, have already introduced someof the fundamental ideas to the youthof San Francisco’s Mission and TenderloinDistricts. Working as a San FranciscoPatrol Officer with a backgroundrooted in Afghanistan, Yossef Azimwitnessed similar conflicts within thetribes of his homeland as he did withinthe inner city neighborhoods of thecommunity he serves. He naturallystarted to incorporate the sportsmanshipphilosophy through many of theyouth focused organizations in theneighborhoods he was involved in. Hebegan to notice that relations betweenthe communities and peace Officersbecame increasingly more positiveand progressive. The apparent successof these initial efforts were merely apreview of a much larger objectivebeginning to take form.The Azim’s are confident this approachwill unify the troubled youthwithin the inner neighborhoods ofthe San Francisco Community. Theirefforts have yielded positive resultswithin America, but also at an internationallevel. Operations such aswww.behuman.com and www.hopeofmother.orghave been successfullyimpacting communities all over theworld for over 10 years now.The overall goal is to empower thesefuture leaders to work together andplay together, regardless of what neighborhoodsthey are from. To alleviatethe inter-neighborhood tensions andpressures through friendly competition.Youth from Bayview, Fillmore,Tenderloin, Soma, Mission and theExcelsior districts would all be involvedin a day of competitive sports.This day hopes to initiate an overalldecrease in the crime and violencewithin the inner-city neighborhoodsof San Francisco. Hoping to transformthe resolution of their differencesthrough sports competition ratherthan violence. Sportsmanship requiresan understanding of the perspective ofyour opponent, hopefully increasingthe empathy towards one another ashuman beings. Which is a conceptrarely taught to the underprivilegedyouth of the inner cities.The San Francisco Police Departmenthas maintained individualrelations with each of the respectivegroups, however this will be thefirst time that all the groups will beparticipating in a joint event. Theseorganizations include but are not limitedto the Boys and Girls Club, UnitedPlayaz, Tenderloin Play Ground, andthe YMCA. Officer Azim has continuedto work closely with each club inpreparation for this ground breakingevent. He has conducted focused workshopscovering a variety of topics suchas Bullying, Gang Intervention, Drugand Alcohol awareness, and buildingleadership.The two brothers will introducethis form of Unity through the fundamentalunderstandings of Sportsmanship.The sports involved willinclude Football, Soccer, Martial Arts,Yoga, Dance and Leadership throughcoaching. ProDay will consist of aseries of Mini-Clinics instructed byprofessional athletes from the NFL,UFC, as well as esteemed membersof the SFPD. These Mini-Clinics willcirculate the children through 8 tolDstations, teaching them specific skillssets from each discipline. Each stationwill give the participant a 10 minuteintensive instruction led by a specifiedworld class athlete. To cap off the day’sfestivities, there will be a 8-10 teamflag football tournament. This will bean exciting opportunity for the youthto display their skills against one another.However, more importantly, itwill also be a platform in which theycan demonstrate their implementationof sportsmanship firsthand.Officer Yossef Azim and his SportsEntrepreneur brother Tareq Azim havebeen developing this project since2009. They have been able to maketremendous strides of progress for thisproject through the continued supportof Chief Greg Suhr, Commander JohnGarrity, Captain Michael Redmond,Captain Jason Cherniss, SergeantFrank Harrell, District 6 SupervisorJane Kim, Former NFL Player SamWilliams, Marshawn Lynch fromNFL’s Seattle Seahawks, and the SanFrancisco 49ers Organization. BeHumancommunity partner from 620Jones Street, Jordan Langer, will beproviding accommodations and refreshmentsto approximately all 400of the youth participants.The San Francisco Police Departmenthas the opportunity to buildpositive relationships, develop importantcontacts, and have encouraginginteractions with over 400 of SanFrancisco’s future leaders in one day.The event will take place at CandlestickPark. It shall be titled the “FirstAnnual ProDay - Gold and Silver BowlGame 2013.”Law Office ofROBERT K. 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June 2013 POA Journal Page 27PAL CornerBy Rachel Norton, SF PALSF PAL supporters turned out ingreat numbers on May 16th, for ahighly successful annual PAL GolfTournament and Fundraiser. The daybegan with a breakfast honoring SeanElsbernd, former District 7 Supervisorand former SF PAL kid. Special guestsMayor Ed Lee, Supervisor LondonBreed, Assessor/Recorder Carmen Chuand SFPD Chief Greg Suhr were alsoon hand to honor our longtime supporterSean.Assembled special guests (from left):Assessor/Recorder Carmen Chu, honoreeSean Elsbernd, Mayor Ed Lee, Sandy Tatum,Supervisor London Breed, Chief Greg Suhr,SF PAL Executive Director Lorraine WoodruffLong, and SF PAL Board Chair RickBruce (Ret. SFPD).SF PAL Board members (standing fromleft): Capt. David Lazar, Executive DirectorLorraine Woodruff-Long, Lt. Joe Engler,Board Vice President Bob Knighton (ret.SFPD), Helen Blohm, Janie Kass, and Capt.Ann Mannix. Front row: Brian Gigliotti andBoard Chair Rick Bruce (ret. SFPD).After breakfast, the golf tournamentgot underway. Harding Park was soldout with 144 golfers. The day endedwith a silent auction and dinner — agreat time was had by all, and muchneededfunds were raised to cover SFPAL’s programs for youth.TOWNEFORDFamily owned since 1926Middle School Basketball JamboreeSF PAL is truly grateful to all of thecurrent and former SFPD officers whotake time to support and volunteer forour programs. Thank you! We had awonderful turnout for the SFPD/PALMiddle School Basketball Jamboreeevent on May 4th at Universityof San Francisco. SFPD volunteershelped teens learn sportsmanshipand build their basketball skills.Even Chief Greg Suhr got into theaction, much to the enjoyment ofPAL kids.PAL 2013 Spring SoccerThis year’s spring soccer seasonfinished May 19th with more than2600 players from all over SanFrancisco. Every weekend officerswere on hand to present participationcertificates to the kids. Thankyou to all of the officers that cameout to support the kids and greetcoaches and parents. The kids werethrilled and we look forward toreaching even more kids next year.A huge thank you as well toBoard Chair Rick Bruce (Ret. SFPD)and St. Ignatius College PreparatorySchool, which has sponsoredthe SF PAL Seahawks Footballwith coaching, use of the facilities— track, weight room and otherresources — for a special springconditioning program before theirseason gets underway.Last but not least, SF PAL JuniorGiants season is beginning, butthere are still not enough coachesfor all the kids who would like toplay. Participating in SF PAL JuniorGiants is a healthy, fun summeractivity for San Francisco’s kids — theprogram is completely free to kids andtraining is provided to coaches. We’relooking for volunteers who want tohelp kids play sports and learn aboutpersonal responsibility, competitionand being part of a team. Contact SFPAL today if you can help, (415) 401-4666 or info@sfpal.orgPurchase your next vehicle where the SFPD and SFFD buy.Special Ford “X“ Plan prices for all Bay Area city & county employees.Ask for the man with over 35 years personal experience in theBay Area auto business…the commercial truck and fleet managerFrank J. Ginotti1610 El Camino Real (north of Woodside Rd.) Redwood City, CA 94063650-562-2267 650-364-9060 fax 415-786-1701 cellfginotti@aol.comwww.towneford.comSupport our advertisers.Tell them you saw their ad in the POA Journal.SF PAL Law Enforcement Cadets withPAL Cadet Coordinator, Officer EdieLewis, were all on hand with plenty ofSF PAL gear for sale — Harding ParkGolf course can get chilly!Sgt. Joe Finigan (Ret.) andDeputy Chief John LoftusPAL Board Member, Lt. Jack HartOfficer Karen Ferretti ofRichmond StationOfficer Chris Beauchamp ofTaraval StationJulia A. Hallisy, d.d.s.Accepting Most Dental Plans595 Buckingham Way, Suite 305San Francisco, California 94132Office Hours By Appointment • Telephone: 415.681.1011Wife of Sgt. John Hallisy — Narcotics BureauBruce ConstructionSpecializing inKitchen and BathroomremodelingGeneral Construction650-872-7974Fax: 650-872-8584 Cell: 650-296-0323E-mail: rickbruceconstruction@yahoo.comCalifornia Contractor’s License Number: 872600Owner: Rick Bruce, retired SFPD

Page 28 POA Journal June 2013Nick’s NotesBy Nick Shihadeh,Journal Sports EditorSoccer Club Hall of Fame DinnerCHECK IT OUT: The San FranciscoPolice Men’s Soccer Clubhad their 2013 Hall of FameAwards Dinner on Sat. April 27th atHarrington’s Pub in The City. The inducteeswere Steve “Canig” Caniglia,Liam “El Rod” Frost, Matt “Mateo”Gardner, and of course “Uncle” PatMullins. These four all had illustriouscareers of at least 25 years eachrepresenting the department whileplaying on the A Team, the Killer B’s,or the “over 35 yrs” C-Dogs team.They competed all over the state inthe California Police Olympics, whichthen became the California PoliceSummer Games; then the CaliforniaPolice/Fire Games, and eventuallybecame the Western States Police/FireGames. Many gold, silver and bronzemedals were won on those teams overtheir long police soccer careers. Theyalso played along the Pacific Northwestand various parts of Canada in variousNorth American Police Soccer tournamentsover the years and played onsome very successful teams in thosetourneys too.As far as presenters were concerned,it was Joey “Stretch” Boyle who spokeof his good friend (and former partnerat Northern Station) Steve Caniglia.John “JC” Conefrey would be theone to present the awards plaque tohis good friend Liam Frost. They alsowere rommates over the years on themany soccer road trips they were ontogether. Pat Mullins was inductedglowingly by his long time friendSteve “Glick “ Glickman; and, it wasMatt Gardner who had the honor ofhaving two presenters speaking enthusiasticallyabout him: Steve “Ocho”Roche and Brian Delahunty.Many speeches were made describingthe great trips where tournamentswere won with intense play that thisclub has been known for all theseyears. A great crowd attended thisevent and even included former longtime players such as Frank Machi,Tim Dempsey, and Phil Dito. Therewas also a toast of course in thememories of Mike McFadden,Jim Deasy, John Brandt andBrian Olcomendy; and, all inall it was a great night enjoyedby all.Big thanks for putting thisevent together goes to John“Dynamite” Sheehan whodid a great job setting thewhole thing up. The staff atHarrington’s Pub (245 FrontSt.) did a wonderful job andshould be thanked as well. Thenext Hall of Fame dinner forthe SFPSC will take place againin two years and I know thatI’ll very much look forward toit as will those who were inattendance that night.Department SoftballCheck out the standings for thepolice softball league below as theregular season winds down and theplayoffs are about to begin(at thewriting of this column).The list ofthirteen teams will be divided intotwo playoff brackets — the A Divisionplayoffs with the top six of the teamsand the B Division playoffs whichwill consist of the next six. One teamdoesn’t make the playoffs and thatwould be Daly city PD who had nochoice but to forfeit the season becauseof injuries after only playing 4 games.Some of the records for the teams areobviously incomplete as there are stillsome make-up games to be played andcoins to be tossed to decide the seedsgoing into the playoffs. The NorthernBulldogs had a great season going undefeatedbut everyone thinks that thetrue team to beat are the Bayview PitBulls. On the bottom side of the leagueis Southern Station with the worstrecord — they will still get to play inthe post season as the last seed in theB Division. It will be interesting to seehow it all pans out….Be advised thatthe A and B Division championshipgames will be played on the morningof Thursday, June 13 at Silver Terracewhile the softball banquet (see flyerin this same sports section) will takeplace that night at City Forest Lodgein The City.That’s all for now….stay well andsafe and So See Ya next month….Softball standingsTeam W L PCT GBNorthern Bulldogs 8 0 1.000Bayview Pit Bulls 7 1 .875 1Mission Diablos 5 3 .625 3Airport Checkers 5 3 .625 3Central Diners 4 4 .500 4Taraval/TAC 3 5 .375 5Daly City PD 3 5 .375 5VRT 1 3 .250 5Ingleside Station 1 3 .250 5Tenderloin Rats 2 5 .286 5.5Mission Chihuahuas 2 5 .286 5.5SF Sheriffs 2 5 .286 5.5Southern Station 1 5 .167 6The 3 rd of 5Hazey Invitational GolfTournamentPlease join us to honor a great man, Gary Hazelhoferand benefit the Hazelhofer Educational FundMonday, June 24, 2013Presidio Golf Course300 Finley Road, San Francisco 415-561-4661Check In & Lunch 11:00 | Tee off 1:00 | 5:30 Cocktails No HostBar | 6:30 DinnerRaffle or Silent Auction Items, cash or checks greatly accepted.Name__________________________________________Phone__________ Email__________________________Others included in this reservaton (must be paid in full to ensure golf reservation)Name___________________Name__________________Name___________________Name__________________I wish to participate❒ Golf❒ ($195 per adult - $95under 18) IncludesLunch & Dinner❒ Sorry to miss it, pleaseaccept my donation❒ Dinner only($50 per person$25 12 years and under)Sponsorship Oppotunities:Tee Sign $100Driving RangeSponsor $500Dinner Sponsor $1000TournamentSponsor $2500(includes a foursome)Casino Hole Sponsor $3000Lunch Sponsor $750Tee Prize Sponsor $1000Mail this form and checks payable toHazelhofer Eduction FundKathy Buckley1667 Culpepper Drive,Petaluma CA 94954Please send reservations in byMay 23, 2013.Thank you for your support!

June 2013 POA Journal Page 29Meal Planning Part I: Food Timing for the Tactical OperatorBy Rich ThurmanHaving worked with athletes formany years, from both youth sportslevel all the way up to the Olympiclevel athlete; I know one thing is certain.Meal planning is one of the areasof overall fitness programming that ismissing with many people trying tomaintain a standard of fitness. As atactical operator, be it fire, police orany other tactical unit, the importanceof proper meal planning is veryrelevant and very necessary.One of the issues facing manytactical operators is work schedule.Most people have challenging workschedules in general as the 9 to 5 jobstretches into the late hours of thenight with extra work loads, meetingsand other work functions. The issuesfacing most tactical operators howeveris distinctly different as hours can benight shifts starting in the eveningand going over night; shifts thatextend from afternoon into the weehours of the morning or other shiftsthat start in the early AM and extendinto the mid day. Some of you readingthis may even pull double shifts.When one of my clients who happensto be a police officer came tome with the goals of getting back inshape and losing some weight, the firstthing we needed to assess was the dailyschedule. Questions like, what timedo you go to work and what time doyou finish or what time do you go tosleep and what time do you wake up,as well as what is your meal scheduleall played a vital role in assessingwhat changes we needed to make tothis client’s daily routine in order toeffectively create change.Lack of sleep or restful sleep relatesto stress and stress hormones whichcan impact weightgain (particularly inthe form of fat). Notonly does lack ofsleep impact weight,according to theHarvard School ofPublic Health, toomuch sleep couldalso impact weightgain. But how about sleep timingand meals as it relates to your sleepschedule?Let’s look a regular example of aperson who wakes up at 6am andgoes to bed at 10 pm with a normalwork schedule of 9 to 5. In a perfectworld that person would have breakfastwithin an hour of waking, solets say they have a light breakfastat 6:30am and then hit the gym fora 1 hour workout before work. Thenlet’s schedule a snack around 9:30 amwith lunch at a perfect Noon; A midafternoon snack around 3 pm withdinner between 6 and 6:30 along witha high protein snack like nuts beforebed between 9 and 9:30 pm.That’s 5 to 6 small meals that wouldexist in a perfectly planned world. Butlets face it, we’re not in a perfectlyplanned world. Things happen andmeetings and other events get in theway. Mitigating these issues requires agreat deal of planning ahead, leavinglittle room for error. Remember thatfailure to plan is like planning to fail.When you have no idea what to eatand nothing is prepared in advanced,you’re likely to reach for whatever isquick and convenient. When yourblood sugar has dipped to the pointof hunger, your primal urge takesover, sugar cravings peak and the nextthing you know there’s a Snickers barin your hand. If we plan and pack, wecan avoid our first stumbling blockwith ease.For our second example we’ll takea person on an odd work schedule of3pm to 12am with a flex end time of3am. 12 hours of work are not uncommonand when confronted with thishurdle, how will wedeal?“Should I still havebreakfast at 6:30amlike our first example?”You’re mostlikely to be sleep duringthis time and sowaking up to eat andbreaking the sleepcycle is not a very good option. Rememberhow lack of rest and sleepcan contribute to weight gain? Sothat’s out.“Should I still have dinner at 6 pmand then not eat after 9 pm?” Sinceyou won’t be going to sleep until anytimefrom 1 am to 4 am, that doesn’tseem like a very good option. If youdon’t eat after 6pm and you sleep at1am then not only have you fasted for7 hours, but you will also sleep for 7to 8 hours creating at least a 14 hourfasting period.‘So what is the solution to a latework shift?” The easy answer is to shiftyour meal timing to meet your dailyschedule. Let’s say you finish work at3am and are home and in bed by 4 am.You sleep 7 hours, which puts you at11 am. Shift your breakfast to 11:30am, pre work workout to 1pm andshift all other meals accordingly withyour dinner now ending up around11 pm and your final snack around2:30/3 am.Eating Timing is a major part oftotal health and overall performance.Rethinking your food timing couldhelp you not only lose weight andshed body fat, but could also helpremedy some of the health problemsassociated with odd work hours andstress, while providing you with thatextra energy necessary to do the tasksat hand.Check out more great articles onhealth and fitness at www.thefitnesslibrary.comRich Thurman III has a Bachelorsof Science in Physiological Science fromUCLA and a Masters of Arts in SportsManagement from USF. He is a CertifiedStrength & Conditioning Coach and PersonalTrainer with over 15 years of experiencein sports, health and fitness. Richbegan his career volunteering hundreds ofhours with City College of San FranciscoAthletic Training, working in PhysicalTherapy clinics and The Olympic Clubof San Francisco.Rich spent 6 years living abroad inAsia as an Educator and as the Founder/Head Strength Coach of Active Lifestylewhere he trained high school, professionaland Thai National Team athletes. Hehas also worked closely with numerousexpat executives and US State Departmentpersonnel, helping them reach theirfitness and health performance goals. Richrecently relocated home to San Francisco,where he runs fitness Bootcamps, SmallGroup and Semi Private Training, as wellas Personal Training in SF and Oakland.Rich is currently the owner of XodusFitness and the primary author and administratorof the The Fitness Library.For more great articles check out www.thefitnesslibrary.com or for fitness motivation,tips and more follow at www.facebook.com/xodusfitnesssf. 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Page 30 POA Journal June 2013Focus on the Airport BureauOfficerPeteD’AmatoBy Val Kirwan,Airport Bureau POA RepOfficer Pete D’Amato is an11-year veteran K-9 officer. Heis the proud handler of twoexplosive detection dogs, Iko#36, a 13-year old GermanShepard, and Ulf #53 a 2-yearold German Shepard. Bothdogs live with Pete. Iko is stillon active duty, but is scheduledfor retirement when Ulfbecomes certified. Iko is thesenior dog in the airport K-9unit.2013 S.F.P.D.SOFTBALL BANQUETCome One, Come All, We’re Going To Have A BallDepartment Softball Members Past, Present,As Well As Outside Agencies Welcome;In Fact, Anyone Can Attend This Exciting And Popular Extravaganza!Thursday, June 13, 2013Hosted Cocktails: 6:00 pm...Dinner: 7:30 pm(Hosted Cocktails until 10:00pm)City Forest Lodge @ 254 Laguna Honda Blvd.Cost: Only $35.00Includes: Hors d’oeuvres, salad, prime rib and chicken buffetdinner with all the fixings, Wine at the table, coffee and dessertThe Following Memorial Awards Will Be Given:Mike O’Brien Longevity Award,Layne Amiot Most Inspirational,Brian Olcomendy Manager of the Year,and Isaac Espinoza MVPSo See Ya There!Central Station: Kevin WorrellBayview Station: Erick SolaresNorthern Station: Mike TursiRichmond Station: Raffy LabutanTaraval Station: Bud ClintonHall of Justice: Mike Alexander/Nelson Ramos (FOB)Daly City PD: Tim GualcoSouthern Station: Marc MarquezMission Station: Glenn Ortega/Will EscobarPark Station: Ed HuntIngleside Station: Shawn PhillipsTenderloin Station: Joe ToomeyAirport Bureau: Mike EtcheverrySF Sheriffs: Bill TuiasosopoMark your calendarsJoin the World Champion San Francisco GiantsTuesday Night July 23, 2013for the 10th AnnualLaw Enforcement Appreciation Night @ ATT ParkGiants vs. Cincinnati RedsThere will be a Pre-game Home Plate Memorial Tribute toNorthern California Police Ofcers who have died in the line of dutySgt. Jerry D’Arcy will sing the National Anthemand there will be a flyover by law enforcement air units.Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased:➔ directly from the POA Ofce located at 800 Bryant St., San Francisco➔ via the web @ www.sfgiants.com/specialeventsunder July 23rd — Law Enforcement Night➔ via telephone for groups 25 or more call (415) 972-2298Please mention you are part of the Law Enforcement GroupSeats are located on the view level starting behindhome plate and include a Lou-Seal Statue souvenirgiveaway & a hosted pre-gameTailgate Party at the Mariposa Yacht Club @ 3 pmFor additional information call the SFPOA @ (415) 861-5060AAA will contribute $5 per ticket which will go to these two charitiesProceeds from the ticket salesbenefit the California PeaceOfcers Memorial and theBay Area Law EnforcementAssistance Fund.Plan now for our 10th Anniversary Celebration ◆ This event has sold out the last two yearsPurchase tickets early

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Page 32 POA Journal June 2013841 Ellis Reunion aRousing SuccessBy Ray Shine, EditorCo. E 1973 - 1980photos by patrick burkeThe “old” Northern Station was abandonedby the SFPD way back in the late1980s. Prior to relocating to Turk and Fillmore,Northern Station cops worked out of a“quaint” old building located on the westernedge of the Tenderloin at 841 Ellis Street, betweenPolk and Van Ness. The building hadoriginally been constructed as an elementaryschool, but after an even older police stationhad been damaged, the officers moved intothe schoolhouse and policed Co. E from thatlocation for the next four decades.Many hundreds of officers have passedthrough the 841 Ellis station over the years,and few are the numbers of those who didnot cherish the time spent working out ofthe old haunt. It was a great district, and thehub of the activity was there at the station.Stretching from Duboce Street on the south,the Marina on the north, Northern Districtboundaries were Leavenworth to the east,and Steiner Street to the west. It was a districtthat had a little of everything, and the variedcollection of officers assigned to it were justas eclectic. At one time or another, at leasttwo police chiefs, several command staff officers,a once-elected infamous member ofthe SF Board of Supervisors, a former DeputyMayor under Art Agnos, legions of lieutenants,captains, inspectors, and sergeants, anda former SF Sheriff have all been assignedlockers in the old building. Those details, asthey say, are history. . .In actuality, 841 Ellis was not well suitedfor one of the busiest police stations in thehistory of the San Francisco. The upstairsclassrooms had been converted to lockerrooms complete with old cedar lockers,squeaky double-hung wooden windows,steam radiators, and child sized urinals in thebathroom. Even the stairways leading to andfrom were child sized, half steps of regularstairways. In one upstairs storage room werestored dozens of old station logbooks datingback to the early years of the 20th Century.Downstairs, the holding cells were dark,dank, and stuck away in a far back cornerout of site from the Station Keeper or anyoneelse. The station armory was located inthe rear of the Lieutenant’s office. It was inthere that the Thompson sub-machine gunswere stored. Suspects and prisoners werehandcuffed to a long wooden bench in theassembly room, and almost always was occupiedby some hapless soul.Fondly recalling his days working out of841 Ellis, retiree Pete Siragusa put togethera reunion dinner for all those who had atone point in his or her career been fortunateenough to have been assigned or detailed tothe venerable old building. Current officersassigned to Northern Station, but who hadnever worked from the old building, wereunceremoniously and unapologetically notinvited. This was strictly a reunion of theold corps.On Thursday, April 25, 2013, two hundredof the old guard gathered at Forest Hill Lodgefor the much-anticipated event. None weredisappointed. (But for one old geezer whopaid for the event, had very much lookedforward to attending, then promptly forgotabout it on the date he wanted to go. Hewrites about the event now, still anguishedover not seeing old friends.) These few photos,courtesy of 841 Ellis alumnus PatrickBurke, show many familiar faces, each ofwhich will no doubt evoke a flood of fondmemories. Pete assures us that he will arrangeanother 841 Ellis reunion in a few years. I,for one, am eagerly looking forward to that.See who you can spot among the faces inthese photographs, and enjoy.841 Ellis Street as it appears today