SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - Page 18 <strong>June</strong> <strong>1981</strong>JusticeDear Arlo:Upon the conviction ofDarrel King, the outpouringof congratulations andcompliments from the officestaff has been verypleasing to me. Employeesfrom all ranks of work . inthe office have joined inthe celebration of a hardearnedvictory.Their feelings in thisregard are justifiedbecause it is a team effortthat supports our attorneysin court, and as they congratulatethe victory, thestaff properly congratulatesthemselves.Thank you for your kindwords the other night atthe Fairmont. I am pleasedthat the verdict was sotimely.Best regards,Jerome 1. Benson<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>Judge GyemantDear Bob and MembersofthePOA:.A word of thanks foryour support.Any enterprise worth theundertaking mustnecessarily owe its successto all those individuals whosupport it; to their zealand dedication, coupledwith their donations oftime, effort and money.My campaign - ourcampaign, really - is noexception.I want you to know howdeeply I appreciate yourcontribution.Sincerely,ma Levin GyemantLETTERSSupervisor RenneDear Friends,I know that by now youhave already received a"thank you" letter for yourcontribution to the recentfñndraiser at Mama's.However, I did want to addmy own personal "thankyou" for your contributionand to assure you that Iwill do everything possibleto make sure it is put togood use.Again, many, manythanks.With best regards,Louise H. Renne<strong>Police</strong>/Fire MassDear President Barry:The <strong>Police</strong> Commissionerswish to thank youand S.F. Firefighters Local798 for your efforts andassistance in providing therefreshments after the<strong>Police</strong>/Fire Mass held onSunday, May 17, <strong>1981</strong> atSt. Mary's Cathedral.The mass, honoring thememory of the police officersand firefighters whoserved our city so well inthe performance of theirduties, was truly one ofreverence and inspirationto all who attended.The members of the <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>'<strong>Association</strong> have againdistinguished themselvesin honoring their deceasedmembers.Very truly yours,Dr. David J. <strong>San</strong>chez, Jr.PresidentThe <strong>Police</strong> CommissionChange forChange's SakeIn the last issue, suggestionswere solicited tochange the name of ourperiodical to reflect thechanging tide of genderwithin the department.I believe we are peckingaway piecemeal. The opportunityfor change isendless. I.E., Pol-ice. Thefirst syllable tends to favoreastern european. I suggestchanging it toWe-lice. Now that includeseveryone.Change Bad-ge toGood-ge to reflect ourcharacter. The name ofour city reflects sanctityand maleness. Change it toFrancisquat.Now it becomes irreligiousand the gender isheld in suspense. ChangeHis-tory to Her-tory. Wecan go just straight oppositeon that. The samewith Her-nia to His-nia.Wo-men to just plain Wos.More suggestions aresolicited.John Sterling'S.Dear Editor:I would like to add toSgt. Dachauer's suggestionthat our paper haveit's name changed fromthe POLICEMAN tosomething more appropriatelyfitting of thetimes.Perhaps we could call itthe Baby Blue Barb.Ed CollinsSpokesmanDear Bob:Just heard you andSupervisor Harry Britt onICCBS AfternoonMagazine. Congratulations!I thought you did anoutstanding job. You werearticulate, concise andstuck to the issues. Youreally had Harry stumblingand grasping for straws.In all this controversy, Ihave heard nothing tomake me believe the <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Departmentneeds a CivilianReview Panel. There'senough politics ineverything we do withoutmaking the police officers'duties so political.You are a goodspokesman for the officers.Keep up the good work.Fraternally,Stanley H. SmithSecretary-TreasurerS.F. Building &Construction TradesCouncilDear Bob:Arlo SmithThank you for supportingmy campaigndeficit dinner. I'm verygrateful for your continuedhelp and encouragementVery sincerely,- Arlo SmithGUY FRANCOZabSPECIALIZING IN CONTINENTAL CUISINE215 West Portal Ave. Telephone<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>. 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SPECIAL BOARD OFSAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - Page 19 <strong>June</strong> <strong>1981</strong>DIRECTORS MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGMay 7,<strong>1981</strong> May 19, <strong>1981</strong>Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance at 1 1 : 30 a.m. Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance at 5: 10 p .m. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS .ROLL CALL: Seventeen (17) present; three (3) absent, Roll Call: Twenty(20) present, oneexcused (Grant). Mr. Ed Slevin (Slevin & Associates, a public rela-Gannon, Wright.and Nevin;.one (i) excuseu,,-,rant.- tions firm) reported on a public relations program forDPTflMT' REPORT • Pre id e nt Bar ry ré orted . . .. .the <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' <strong>Association</strong> with the purpose ofon current issues: 1 . Like work/like pay appointments . . . . .A 7 A T TI'1IV1'Creceiving a iavoraoie reception ior a oiiective Dargain-LIKE WORK/LIKE P.i rP i ivii Lto the rank of lieutenant. A meeting will be held on ng Charter Amendment to be placed on the <strong>1981</strong>A general discussion on criteria for appointments to May 26th at 10:00 a.m. with all parties in the office of General Election Ballot Mr Slevin recommendedthe position of like work/like pay lieutenant was the Auditor/Monitor to determine how these like • d 1 I t d t th tidiscussed for a considerable period of time. All sides of work/like pay appointments will be made in the future ponaeecost en:rneepe 1i ethe issues were expressed by members present including • (seniority, resumes, job performance, etc.); future pro-He recommended a three step process in cornalawsuit agamst the police department i apporn men s motional testing will also be discussed on the 26th municating with the City s voters A Find out howwere made to this position strictly on the basis of race 2. Salary for fiscal year 81-82 for police oficers was voters perceive and feel about police officers throughand sex, acceleration of the lieutenant S examination, discussed. It appears at this point the pay raise will be focus groups; B. Develop a questionnarie and survey;and acceleration of a sergeant s exammation. approximately 6.9% based on limited figures presently and C. Establish relationship with the Chamber ofknown. <strong>San</strong> Jose is presently negotiating for a 10% pay Commerce in business community.PRESIDENT'S REPORTraise as is LOS Angeles <strong>San</strong> Diego remains an anchorPresident Barry reported that he will have meetingsMr Slevm has managed 49 political campaigns and° salanes at $1,905 per mon h, ong eac is athis week with the Chief of <strong>Police</strong> and with Mr.of them which gives him a credible 80% record.$2,094 Oakland will be out of the survey when federal Mr Slevin was asked as to whether m his judgment theNathaniel Trwes Auditor/Monitor, regarding this. . . . figures are certified because its population fell below <strong>Association</strong> should go on the ballot in November<strong>1981</strong>BUY OUT PROGRAM 350,000.in light of the anticipated low voter turnout. Mr. SlevinThe Board was addressed by Mr. McGinn an acturial vice PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Vice President thought that winning collective bargaining would beconsultant regardmg the November 1980 Pension Buy Chignen reported on 1 The disciplinary hearing of Of very difficultOut and Vesting Plan as approved by the voters. Mr. ficer John Murphy was discussed. He was terminated as •McGinn indicated that he did not have data on acturial recommended by Chief Murphy. This case will be COMMI1'TEESassumptions from which this proposal was derived and presented to the Screening Committee for appeal tothat he would need this formal report. Superior Court on the basis of excessive punishment. Budget Committee: Treasurer Rapagnani presentedHe talked about the tax consequences of a lump sum 2. A discussion was held regarding the merits of the proposed budget for fiscal year <strong>1981</strong>-82 (July <strong>1981</strong>payment and indicated that in his experience these buy police officers riding on public transit in Mann County through January of 1982).outs are taken usually byyounger officers who may un- and meetings that are being held with the Golden Gate M/Chignell S/Dempsey that $30,000 be included inwittingly grab the money and not be fully aware of the Transit authority. . . the proposed budget for <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Association</strong>'s Publicconsequences of this decision, He indicated that the A discussion ensued on the proposed secondary Relations. M/passed, 19 yes.Old Pension System (Pre November 1976) was a fan- employment order. It is in meet and confer over the M/Hebel S/Sullivan that POA employees receive atastk program but that the New System (Post hold harmless provision. 12% salary increase for the 12 months effective July 1,November 1976) has a major defect in that the post. <strong>1981</strong>. If a retirement plan is negotiated for ourTREASURER S REPORT:retirement cost of living is so low. Treasurer Rapagnani employees, it would be effective, if adopted, on July 1,He indicated that he would review the City's proposal presented the: 1 . April <strong>1981</strong> monthly financialstate- 1982. Motion adoted 17 yes and 1 abstain (Wright) .ment 2 Report on the recent IRS Audit 3 Indicatedand make recommendations for a charge of approx M/Chignell S/Simms that the Board adopt the proimately $5,000 $7 000 No action was taken on this that our new fiscal year as approved in a recent by laws posed budget for presentation to the membership at the'1-fullmatter Meetmg was adjourned at 1 30p mchange was February 1st to January 31s f of the next <strong>June</strong> meetmg Passed by a vote of 18 yesSubmitted by, year. M/Chignell S/Hebel treasurer s report be approv- M/Hebel S/Wright that the <strong>Association</strong> approveMichael S. Hebel, Secretary ed. Approved.$7,000 for sports. No monies to be spent until after areport from Brother Mrnkel and subsequent Boardapproval. Passed, l8yes.POLICE SCANNERS M/Simms S/Nevin that four tickets be purchased toaR.cJ%ccLt- the Molinari Dinner on May 28th, a $400 expenditureHENRY HOTEL106-6thSTREETSAN FRANCIS CO 94103861-0889J22OPOLICELIST PR: $449.95 SPECIALPPOLICE SPECIAL PR: $139.95PR: $289.95VISA!MC.WErAKETRADE-INSSCANNERS UNLIMITED1199A Laurel St • <strong>San</strong> Carlos573-1624ILIST PR $1 95 gathering at Dick Sklar s house Passed, 17 yesMotion to adjourn was passed Meeting adjourned at810pmSubmitted,Michael S. 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