February 1981 - San Francisco Police Officers Association

SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - Page 7 February 1981A PARKING CONTROLLER'S LOT IS'NOT ALWAYS A HAPPY ONE(With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan)by Lt Tom O'Donnell, Co KParking & Traffic Control Div.In contrast to the belief of some police officers a The job can also cause social problems In a recent The controllers are not allowed to engage in selectiveparking controller does not get a thrill placing a ticket newspaper article one of the female checkers said that enforcement and not allowed to decide which laws theyunder a wiper blade only the city controller and a sec being introduced to people as a meter maid was a quick will and will not enforce this would be unfair to thetion sergeant are pleased by this event To a checker it way to chill the atmosphere of most parties That state public the police department and the controllers Theyis just one of the 75 or 100 citations that he or she will meat is not difficult to believe How many times have are assigned specialized beats which emphasize violaissue that day. Parking controllers get angry, however, you been introduced as a cop and immediately been tions of street cleaning residential parking meters orwhen a police officer berates them for doing their job told about an unjust traffic citation or asked why you towaway zone citations The controllers are also inWith this article, I hope to increase your knowledge are never around when needed ? structed to cite for various state and local traffic violaand develop some understanding of a parking contions this enforcement provides for a reasonable turtroller s dutiesnover of parking spaces and a more orderly traffic flowUnfortunately some police officers are guilty of the within the city.Parking controllers work a variety, of shifts with the same shortsightedness. All of the supervisory personnelfirst beginning at 2330 and the last ending at 2130; that assigned to the Parking and Traffic Control Division If you must illegally park your vehicle due to urgentis 22 out of every - 24 hours Their job is not easy but one have been contacted at some time by a cop who corn- police business and receive a citation, Informationwhich must be done i f there i s to be any parking control plains about getting a ticket ". . . when she could see Bulletin 79-20 describes the proper means of adjudicainthe city,that it was a radio car". If you have received a citation tion. If you wish to discuss any actions of a parking con-The occupation is not without some risks Every in similar circumstances consider this How do you troller, dial Ext. 1631 or contact a 4E100 unit on Chanyear over 50,000 people are killed and hundreds of think a citizen would feel if he observed a controller cite nel 4 and one of the section sergeants will assist you.thousands injured in traffic accidents caused by im- three or four illegally parked cars on a street, then skipproper driving. Parking controllers as most policemen, one (four door, solid color, extended antenna) similarly The men and women of this unit perform a difficultare exposed to this hazard more than other occupations parked. A little angry? You can bet on it. Occasionally and often thankless job and do it quite well. Sincebecause they must operate motor vehicles during work a radio microphone and cord are observed wrapped nobody (but the aforementioned) likes tickets theing hours Additionally, about one controller each week around the rear view mirror this lets the controller and checkers don't expect applause for doing their jobs butis the victim of an assault or battery within San Fran- everyone else know that the illegally parked car belongs they would appreciate your cooperation and understanciscoto the police department ding4461 MISSION STREETSAN FRANCISCO 239-9400Roberto Cosgaya wishes the S F Police & Families aVery Happy & Healthy 1981BAY ELECTRIC .CoNSTRUCTION CORP.California Contractors License #174208CreditINDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL9ODORMANAVENUE 10 Q.2—SAN FRANCISCO 94124648-7482HEALY INSURANCEAGENCY, INC.2131 &2145-l9th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94116(415) 566-2121 • 800-652-1618AUTOHOMEOWNERSBOATOWNERSLIFE.DISABILITYMUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICEOF SAN FRANCISCO10 Q.3-10 Q.4-REMEMBER - When you retire, contact the P.O.A. Insurance Depart- 10 Q.9-ment and notify them. They will instruct you as what to do about yourInsurance Coverages.*Examination for PolicemenHeld September 19, 1908 *FIRST SUBJECT -DEFINITION OF DUTIESWhat charge would you place against the offender under thefollowing circumstances:(a.) For breaking into a hardware store and stealingmechanic's tools worth five (5) dollars?(b.) For picking up from the sidewalk and appropriatingto his own use, a gold chain which he hadseen dropped from a lady's handbag?(c.) Fof stealing a set of harness worth $75. from awagon standing in the street?You are stationed on duty at Third and Market Streets: Whatcars would you direct inquiring persons to take to reach thefollowing points?(a.) Presidio;(b.)Sutro Baths;(c.) Union Iron Works; -(d.) Orpheum Theatre;(e.)Main Post Office.State the Department Rule regarding the duties of Police Officers,respecting:(a.) Theatres,(b.) Saloons.What is the duty of Police Officers regarding suspected persons?10 Q. 5 - What force is a Policeman justified in using uponmaking an arrest?What are the court duties of a Police Officer?10 Q. 6 - State the Police Department Rule on Police weapons.10 Q. 7 -Under what conditions may Police Officers demand theassistance of citizens?10 Q. 8 - Define the following crimes, and their degrees, if any:(a.) Burglary;(b.) Robbery;(c.)Malicious Mischief;(cL) LarcenyWhat is a search warrant?Who may serve it?Within what time must it be served?10 Q.10— State generally the provisions of the gargage ordinances