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_ y1the Scm Frcrncism-V %WL'7 - .-w- - - - -•-POLICE MANI,OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SAP FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATIO .To Promote the Efficiency and Good Name of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Department and its Meiw. SkivOrganization of <strong>Police</strong> $ SheriffsSAN FRANCISCO, JULY <strong>1981</strong>Member of 1UPA -international Union of PoliGe Amp.Formula BackfiresBIGGEST PAY HIKE SINCE '75by Bob Barry, PresidentNO7For the first time since the present police and firesalary formula went into effect (FY76-77), police officersand firefighters are expected to receive a salaryincrease in excess of 11 percent.Although the averaging formula depicting the 81-82increases for the five cities in our salary survey will nctbe finalized by Civil Service until mid-August, four ofthe five jurisdictions, Los Angeles, Long Beach, <strong>San</strong>Diego and Oakland have settled their contracts for<strong>1981</strong>-82. Oakland's rank and file officers are presentlyin the process of ratifying their recently negotiated 9%increase. Ratification is expected within the next fewweeks.<strong>San</strong> Jose, however, is still negotiating under the firstyear of a voter approved Collective Bargaining agreementand it is difficult at this point to determine whatsalary increase they will receive. In addition to theirown problems in reaching an agreement, additionaldelays are expected because of other municipalemployee job actions that have taken place in <strong>San</strong>taClara County. However, should <strong>San</strong> Jose settle theircontract prior to August 25th, their percentage increasewill be incorporated into our formula.CONFIDENTIALLYSPEAKINGby Gerry SchmidtThe Mayor's Citizen Assitance Center is located inRoom 160 at City Hall. The office receives andresponds to complaints about city services or othercommunity problems.On Monday, May 11, <strong>1981</strong>, Ms. Catherine Barron, aC.E.T.A. employee in that office, submitted a confidential26-page report to the Mayor. The report wassaid to be based mostly on calls and visits to the complaintoffice by citizens who contended that the policedepartment's Internal Affairs Bureau didn't investigatetheir claims of police wrongdoing. Department policyas it pertains to internal investigations was also criticized.On Monday, June 1, <strong>1981</strong> at the regular meeting ofthe Board of Supervisors, Harry Britt who had alreadyreleased a copy of the confidential Barron report tomembers of the news media, introduced legislationwhich would do away with Internal Affairs as it is nowstructured thereby creating a newly formed CivilianReview Board. Britt said he was merely re-introducinglegislation backed by the late Mayor George Mosconeand written by the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> Bar <strong>Association</strong> in1976. Although not immediately, the Bar <strong>Association</strong>finally did re-endorse this proposal.On Wednesday, June 3, <strong>1981</strong>, <strong>Police</strong> Chief Con Murphywas directed by the <strong>Police</strong> Commission to conduct a"comprehensive and complete" investigation of thedepartment's Internal Affairs Bureau pertaining to theallegations raised in the Barron report. The Chiefassured members of the Commission he would have adetailed report ready for their regularly scheduledmeeting on Wednesday, June 24, <strong>1981</strong>.Continued Back <strong>Page</strong>As our salary figures become more official throughthe Civil Service process, I have no doubt that our formulawill become the subject of substantial criticismbecause of the "unanticipated" double-digit increasethat the Charter mandated formula will provide.Should the criticism come, it will no doubt emanatefrom the very same officials and groups that supportedthe measure to place police officers and firefightersunder this ill-conceived salary mechanism in the firstplace. The only problem with such criticism is that itshould have been aired years ago when police officersand firefighters received little or no increases under thisformula.The only opposition to our salary formula since itwent into effect in 1976 has been from the police officersand firefighters that hae suffered because of theminiscule wages that have resulted from its implernentation.No one individual in the political areas, not one communityor business group in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, nor oneeditorial from any newspaper or other media has everuttered one syllable in opposition to our formula. Thereason for the silence was quite simple - the formulaby MikeHebe1The next scheduled sergeant's examination is slottedfor January 1982. With some luck there should be atleast 10 vacancies in the rank of sergeant at that time.The next scheduled lieutenant's examination is placedat <strong>July</strong> 1982. There will be over 50 vacancies in thisrank at that time.81-82 BudgetThe <strong>Police</strong> Department's budget for FY 81-82reduces the number of sergeant's positions by 70. Insteadof 284 sergeants, the Department will authorizeonly 214. This move immediately eliminated the 61vacancies in the rank of sergeant which existed on June30, <strong>1981</strong>.Vacancies in the rank of Q50 sergeant will thereforebe few in number by the time the January 1982 exam isgiven and will occur primarily due to retirements.Further complicating the sergeant vacancy situationis the consent decree provision which mandates the appointmentof only 25 sergeants in FY <strong>1981</strong>-82 andanother 25 in FY 1982-83.Lieutenant's VacanciesThere are presently 47 vacancies in this permanentrank; 37 are now being filled on a like work/like paybasis. The remaining 10 await the development ofcriteria (job performance, experience, seniority, abilityto perform, etc.) by the Chief for continuing appointmentsto the lieutenant rank. Since the development ofcriteria for like work/like pay positions to replace theseniority system has proven fruitless after numerousmeetings, it is reasonable to anticipate that further aphasbeen financially beneficial to the City and County of<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> and a financial disaster for police officers,firefighters and the families they are trying tosupport.The alternative to our salary formula, whether or notthe criticism comes is Collective Bargaining with an arbitrationmechanism for resolving an impasse shouldone arise during the negotiating process. Had the collectivebargaining process been utilized this year for example,there is no doubt that the City had a greatpotential to save millions in salary and retirement contributions,while still granting our members an adequatesalary increase as well as providing additionalhealth and welfare benefits. However, the City mustresign itself -to paying the larger than expected salaryincreases.In the coming weeks, we will attempt to bring aboutan education process on the benefits of collectivebargaining so that those that are not familiar with theprocess are better informed on how this process willsave money while still providing our members with a decentliving wage and adequate benefits.Continued Back <strong>Page</strong>A SERGEANT AND LIEUTENANTEXAMINATIONpointments are a way off.The FY 81-82 budget maintained the number ofauthorized lieutenants at 77.Advancing Exam DatesPrior to and after approval of the Consent Decree itwas agreed by the Civil Service Commission and theDepartment of Justice that a lieutenant's examinationshould be held as soon as possible after August 1, <strong>1981</strong>.The <strong>Association</strong>, in addition to endorsing an earlier examfor the rank of lieutenant, began to pursue the advancementof the sergeant's testing.At the <strong>Association</strong>'s general election in Janaury<strong>1981</strong>, a motion to hold the lieutenant's and sergeant'sexaminations as soon as possible in close time proximitywas very narrowly defeated.In light of the very significant reduction in thenumber of sergeant positions and in view of the intrac-Continued Back <strong>Page</strong>IN THIS ISSUEWidows & Orphans; <strong>Police</strong> Post ....................................<strong>Page</strong> 2President's Report...................................................<strong>Page</strong> 3Around the Department ....................................<strong>Page</strong> 4Pride................................................................................<strong>Page</strong> 5Fellowship............................................................<strong>Page</strong> 8Civilian Review Board Comments ............................<strong>Page</strong>s 8 & 9POA Grievance Victories...............................................................<strong>Page</strong> 10Board of Directors .................................................................<strong>Page</strong> 11Letters..................................................................................<strong>Page</strong> 12DinnerDancePictures.................................................<strong>Page</strong>sl6&17Youth&TheLaw ........................................................<strong>Page</strong>i9MedalofValor .................................................................<strong>Page</strong>22PAL................................................................................ <strong>Page</strong>s26&27CLASSWIEDADS...................................................... 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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 2WIDOWS&ORPHANS<strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>The meeting was called to order by President JamesSturken at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, <strong>1981</strong>, inthe Traffic Bureau Assembly Room, Hall of Justice.Trustee W Hardeman excused all other Trustees andofficers present.After a motion by Quagha, second by Hardeman, thefollowing new members were accepted: Charles A. Bonmci,Jr.; Clinton F, Ching; Leslie L. Chong;Christopher H Cunme, Louis K Espinda, Monica LFields; Timothy A. Flaherty; George S. Fogarty;Rachael Karp; Janet Keith; John Asa Land; James P.Lassus, Robert E. Lyach; George Nazzel; Kenneth I.Nieman; EricB. Quema; William M. Roulades; CarolScatena; Kurt T. Schneider; Benjamin F. Spiteri;Stephen M. Tittle; Richard D. Tong; Timothy J. Trujib;Patricia White and Jeffery Williams..Treasurer Barney Becker reported the followingdeaths:EDWARD ANDERSON - Born in Oakland in 1927,Ed joined the Department in 1953 at age 26. He servedat Richmond and Park Stations for five years, Centralfor 4 years before being transferred to Ingleside wherehe walked a beat around Geneva Avenue and MissionStreet for 16 years. Ed retired for service in 1978 at age52. His death was the result of "Gehrig's Disease" at ayoung 54.VINCENT DEL BENE - Vince was born in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>in 1929. He entered the Department in 1953 atage 23. After serving in Traffic for one year he wastransferred to Potrero where he served for three years.In 1962 Vince transferred to the Fire Department fromwhere he retired in 1980 on service. He was only 51 atthe time of his death.ROBERT CROWLEY - Born in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> in1894, Bob entered the Department in 1928 at age 34.He served at various district stations, he was transferredto Central where he served as Special Duty Officer forseveral years. He served in the same capacity at NorthernStation for some years. Before his retirement,which was in 1955 for service, he was detailed to HardingGolf Course, policing that area for persons illegallyusing the course.' Bob lived a full life, being 87 yearsold at the time of his death.JOSEPH M. DEVINE - Another <strong>San</strong> Franciscan whoentered the Departiient in 1947 at age 28. After workingat Mission Station for 10 years he was assigned toHeadquarters where he worked until appointed aSergeant in 1966. After this appointment, Joe workedvarious district stations until 1975 when he wastransferred to the Bureau of Criminal Information,working there for one year until his retirement for servicein 1976 at age 57. He was 62 years old at the time ofhis death.JOHN H. MUNSON - Born in Salt Lake City in 1920,John.joined the Department in 1947 at age 26. Wasassigned to Richmond Station, working there for one•year before being transferred to Northern Station. Heworked at Northern for the next thirty years, becomingknown and liked by all the people in that district. Uponhis retirement in 1978, he kept active by helping thepeople in his neighborhood. His death was the result ofa heart attack while jogging. He was 61 years of age atthe time of his death.The following donations were reported by theSecretary: Mr. & Mrs. Kross, Sherman March,Employees of the Fellowship Fund of the American RedCross, Harumi Tsujisaka, Marion McConnell: Inmemory of John Munson. Mr. & Mrs. Taylor: 'Inmemory of Vern McDowell. Joseph I. Wilson: A constantcontributor. Brian Boyd, Co. E: A reward hadbeen given to him for finding a lady's car keys. Brianendorsed the check over the W/O. Bureau ofInspectors: Two donations, one in memory of DominckCappadona, father of Pete Cappadona and the other inmemory of Janet Derby, mother of Robert Derby.Mission Station: Two donations, one in memory ofVera Jackson, mother of Wally Jackson and the otherin memory of Walter Jensen, father of Sgt. AntonJensen.POLICEPOST#456NEWS<strong>July</strong> is the 'month when most Posts cancel theirmeetings. This is done for a two-fold reason. One, it'sright after the convention and attendance is down to alow count and the second reason is due to vacations andit gives the new Post <strong>Officers</strong> a ciance to become acquaintedwith their new duties.I mentioned Gus Stremme in the June column, and ifI might be granted some journalistic liberty, I'll repeathis name. He was part of a surprise 25th AnniversaryParty. In fact, he was an integral part.; He was the bestman. The surprise was carried off ala This Is Your Lifeand he certainly carried off his role with gusto.Congratulations to Arlene and Mike, Two of theBeautiful People.Whatever you do on this vacation, a good thing toremember is the extremely dry hills so be careful to bewatchful for someone getting careless with matches. Iknow that we all know better but there's always someonethat doesn't have his brain in gear all the time.The recent Napa fires are a prime example. It's beensaid, on good authority, that these were set on purpose.What kind of an animal would do something like this.Mark Twain once wrote "Heaven goes by favor. If itwent by merit, you would stay out and your dog wouldgo in". Some people might fit that category.Keep smiling and see Al and Er! for your money worries.See your next issue,Your Scribe,John A. RussellLn1trtcan L.tton-SAN FPANCISCO POLICE POST #456FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONYOUR CREDIT UNIONPROTECTS YOU 2 WAYSSHARE INSURANCEGuaranteed Payment to$40,000 byan Agency of theFederal GovernmentCall Al or En431-2877LIFE SAVING INSURANCESavings Matched With EqualAmount of Life InsuranceOffice Hours:9a.m.to4p.mFULLER-O'BRIEN DIVISIONThe O'Brien CorporationSpecial Attention to allofficers & Dept. members!899 Bryant Street<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94103 863-7235LOYDVEARGAIN,Retired SFPDReal Estate No. 1, Inc0'1379 LINDA MAR SHOPPING CENTER, PACIFICA. 94044OFFICE (4151 359-6111 RES. (415) 355-9620The regular bibs were presented by the Treasurerand after motion and second, were approved. MissMinuth, Hibernia Bank, recommended the purchase of1,000 shares of Nabisco which was approvedunanimously by the Trustees.Under Good of the <strong>Association</strong>, Pres. Sturken setWednesday, <strong>July</strong> 15, <strong>1981</strong> as the next meeting date tobe held at the usual location at 2:00 p.m. There beingno further business to come before the <strong>Association</strong>, themeeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. in memory of theabove departed Brothers.Fraternally,Bob McKee, Secretary-flialaTRAVEL AGENCYWantsT, Serve All YourTravel NeedsCOMI'LETE WORLD-WIDE TRAVEL SERVIN / \_/ '.p'- aa /.41! Major credit Cards AcceptedCARMEN & ERNIE BALA, Proprietors1412 Noriega (nr. 21st Ave. & <strong>Police</strong> Credit Union)S.F.Ca 94122(415)665-4450the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>POLICE MAN.OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFfICERS AS%i1JQN- 510-TIH STREET. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103)415)861-8020 861-5050 - -' LISPS #882-320- -BOARD OF DIRECTORS -PRESIDENT .............. Bob Barry CO. H ................. John MinkelVICE PRES............ Paul Chignell CO. I ................. George GrantSECRETARY ........... Mike Hebel CO.K ................ JeriyDohertyTREASURER ..... . Reno Rapagnani .................. Gale WrightCO. A .................... Bob Swall HO.................... Jim StrangeCO. B ................. Dan Linehan ....................... Roy SullivanCO. C ................ David Herman INSP................... Bob HuegleCO. 0 ............... Mike Dempsey.................... Mike NevinCO. E .................. Ron Parenti TAC. DIV............. Duane CollinsCO. F ................. Mike Gannon RETIRED ................. Tony BellCo. G ................... Bill Simms EDITOR ................ Gale WrightASSOCIATION OFFICE 861-5060ADDRESS ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: Editor, S.F. <strong>Police</strong>man, 510 - 7thSt.,<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94103. No responsibility whatever is assumed by the<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong>man and/or the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>'<strong>Association</strong> for unsolicited material.- ThE SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN is the official publication of the <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' <strong>Association</strong>. However, opinions expressed inthis publication are not necessarily those of the S.F.P.O.A. or the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong><strong>Police</strong> Department.ADVERTISINGNancy Huffaker <strong>Police</strong> News676-0575 - (408) 988-1676Members or readers submitting letters to the editor are requested toobserve these simple rules:- Address letters to the Editor's Mail Box, 510- 7th St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>. CA94103 - - -- Letters must be accompanIed by the Writer's true name and address. Thename, but not the street address Will be pubIish..d With the letter.- Unsigned letters and for articles Will not be used. - -- - Writers are assured freedom of expression Within necessary limits ofspace and good taste.- Please keep letters and for articles brief and legible. -- The editor reserves the right to add editor's notes to any article submitted,if necessary.- Articles should be limited to two pages, typed, double-spaced.POSTMASTER, ATIENTIONI P.O. Forms 3479 Notices should be sent to:S.F. <strong>Police</strong>man 510- 7th St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94103. 2nd Class Postage Paid at<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CAUSPS #882-320 - - -
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 3 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>PRESIDENT'SREPORTJ/I'You were sent a letter from this office advising thatthe IUPA Executive Board had postponed making adecision on payment to Ethel George until all partiesinvolved in the controversy could present their side atour convention in <strong>July</strong>. Ethel's claim for $5,000 has notbeen refused as stated in your publication.INTERNATIONAL UNIONCONTROVERSYby BOB BARRYFor several months now, the POA and Robert Gordon,Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union ofPoice <strong>Association</strong>s, of which we are a member, havebeen involved in a bit of controversy surrounding a requestthat 'I made of the IUPA approximately one yearago.In April 1980, when the IUPA was experiencingfinancial djfficulty, Mr. Gordon requested an advancein dues from the POA. I then requested a copy of theirmost recent "Certified Audit" so that our Board ofDirectors could evaluate the IUPA's financial condilion.In place of the audit, Mr. Gordon sent a copy oftheir Financial Statement which was not satisfactory tome. I again requested the audit but did not receive ituntil June, <strong>1981</strong>.During the interim period, tensions began to buildbetween us that resulted in letters being sent back andforth finally culminating in a motion by our Board to"reassess" our further involvement with the IUPA. Thequestion of future involvement has not yet been resolvedṘeprinted for your information is Mr. Gordon's recentletter to me and my response. Further informationconcerning the IUPA will be forthcoming in thePOLICEMAN newspaper.Robert Barry, President<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' Assn.June 10, <strong>1981</strong>Dear Bob:I have given a great deal of thought as to whether Ishould respond to the recent articles which werepublished in your publication and in particular to theApril edition wherein several false and misleadingstatements were printed regarding the IUPA and mepersonally. As you well know, I have never been knownto sit by and allow anyone or any group to attack me orthe IUPA with unfounded accusations and whoevermade the statements recorded in the minutes deservesto be answered.First and foremost, the statement that I am facingimpeachment charges borders on libel for I would likeyou to anyone else in your association to produce anydocument or written intention by anyone else that such aserious charge of impeachment is pending or contemplated.Since your publication reaches thousands ofour members and non members, I believe your paperhas caused me personal harm and unless you can producesuch material supporting the charge, I demand aretraction.The information that the Boston POA, Detroit POA,New York City PBA and Chicago POA have all droppedfrom the IUPA is in error. The Boston POA,Detroit POA and New York City PBA have never beenmembers of the IUPA. I fail to see how they could dropout when they were never members to begin with. TheChicago Confederation of Pplice is a member of theTUPA and their president is presently an Executive VicePresident of the IUPA. As of this writing, and to thebest of my knowledge, he has not resigned from theIUPA and further is seeking re-election to the office ofFirst Vice President of this Union in <strong>July</strong>.It was further stated that the IUPA is in debt for$200,000 which again is not true. Nor, did we refuse tosubmit a certified audit upon request by your <strong>Association</strong>.We have never refused to provide financial informationto any local and at the present time, as I indicatedto you in my recent leter, our auditors arepreparing our annual certified public audit for presentationat the convention, as specified in our bylaws.It was also reported that I was being sued for $5million dollars. This too is untrue and again I believeborders on libel. I challenge you or anyone else to produceany document verifying this information. I am beingsued by the American Federation of <strong>Police</strong> ofMiami, Florida, as in the <strong>Police</strong> Magazine, in connectionwith a statement I made in an article that appearedin this publication regarding the activities of GeraldArenberg of the AFP, for an amount in excess of $5,000- not $5 million as reported in your publication.I have enjoyed a close social and working relationshipwith many officers of the POA over the past 10 years. Ifind it unfortunate that for whatever reason you areseeking to discredit the IUPA and me with innuendoes,half truths and outright falsehoods. I sincerely hopethat the rank and file of your association are madeaware of the true facts and not this one-sided reporting.I can accept legitimate complaints from a member localbut I will not accept accusations without the opportunityto respond and set the record straight. I therefore requestthat this letter be reprinted in your publication.Fraternally,Robert D. GordonSecretary-TreasurerInternational Union of<strong>Police</strong> <strong>Association</strong>s, AFL-CIORobert D. Gordon, Secretary/Treasurer(nternational Union of <strong>Police</strong> Assns.<strong>July</strong> 8, <strong>1981</strong>Dear Bob:In response to your letter of June 10, <strong>1981</strong>, which isreprinted in the <strong>July</strong> issue of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>POLICEMAN, the official publication of the <strong>San</strong> Franisco<strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' <strong>Association</strong>, I am responding,point by point, to the alleged "innuendoes", "halftruths" and outright "falsehoods" that you again allegewere printed in the April <strong>1981</strong> edition of thePOLICEMAN newspaper.Point #1. Our minutes in the April edition state:"Impeachment proceedings are pending against BobGordon, Secretary-Treasurer.My Response: You are correct, the word "pending"was inappropriate. The minutes should have indicatedthat impeachment proceedings are being contemplatedby individuals in another IUPA affiliate.Point #2. The minutes reflected that Boston POA,Detroit POA, New York City PBA and Chicago POAhave dropped from the IUPA.My Response: You are partially correct. Boston hasnever been a member of the IUPA and we were in errorin stating so. Chicago POA is still a member, however,it is my understanding that there is major dissatisfactionbetween the Chicago POA and the IUPA. Insofaras New York and Detroit are concerned, both organizationswere members of the "ICPA", now called theIUPA. Both dropped out when the organizational namechange occurred in Phoenix, Arizona.Point #3. Ethel George's claim for $5,000 has notbeen refused by the IUPA.My Response: Ms. George's claim for $5,000 for servicesrendered during the 1979 IUPA Convention in<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> should have been resolved in 1979. It isnow 2 years later and any reasonable person must concludethat such a long period of time is certainly areusal;Point #4. The IUPA is in debt for $200,000.My Response: The minutes reflecting the IUPA's indebtednesswas correct. The IUPA's "FinancialStatements" that your office provided me were reviewedby a Certified Public Accountant and the figure of$200,000 was correct. Insofar as the IUPA Audit is concerned,which I requested one year ago and received inJune <strong>1981</strong>, the audit currently reflected a $173,063"Negative Net Worth". Although the judit reflects theIUPA had a net excess of revenues over expenses of$8,462, this excess is onlydue to the fact that the AFL-ClO waived all per capita tax through February <strong>1981</strong>.Point #5. The minutes reflected that a $5 million libelsuit has been filed against Secretary-Treasurer BobGordon. You have refuted this contention stating:"This too is untrue and again I believe borders onlibel." Additionally you stated: "I challenge you oranyone else to produce any document verifying this information."Your contention is as follows "I am beingsued by the American Federation of <strong>Police</strong> of Miami,Florida, as is the <strong>Police</strong> Magazine, in connection with astatement I made in an article that appeared in thispublication regarding the activities of Gerald Arenbergof the AFP, for an amount in excess of $5,000 - not $5million as reported in your publication."My Response: The minutes are correct. Robert Gordon,Secretary-Treasurer of the IUPA, the IUPA itselfand various John Does are being sued by the AmericanFederation of <strong>Police</strong> for $5 million.In the January <strong>1981</strong> issue of "<strong>Police</strong> Times", <strong>Page</strong> 2,published in North Miami, Florida, the following excerptis taken from an article entitled "$5 Million LibelSuit To Be Filed". "Lawyers for Gerald Arenberg,Editor for <strong>Police</strong> Times/Command Magazine havebegun legal proceedings for libel and slander against apolice union official. . ." The union official is RobertGordon of the IUPA. In a letter addressed to me dated<strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>1981</strong>, from Gerald Arenberg, Vice-President,AFP, Mr. Arenberg states he is seeking $5 million fromMr. Gordon.Additionally, I have in my possession a copy of thelawsuit filed in the Circuit Court, Dade County Florida,Case #81-543, naming Robert Gordon and the IUPA asdefendants in a complaint for damages. The last pageof the complaint states "WHEREFORE, PlaintiffGERALD ARENBERG, and Plaintiff AMERICANFEDERATION OF POLICE demand compensatorydamages against Defendants, INTERNATIONALUNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS, ANDROBERT GORDON, in an amount in excess of fivethousand ($5,000.00) dollars, together with punitivedamages, costs, and attorney's fees, together with anyother relief this Court may deem fit and proper. Plaintiffsdemand trial by jury as to any issues triable."The only relevance the $5,000 figure mentioned inthis complaint has is that in order to sue an individualor corporation in the state of Florida for damages inexcess of $5,000, the lawsuit must be filed in the CircuitCourt which handles all claims in excess of $5,000. Thisfigure is a mere "legal formality" when drawing up thecomplaint and it has absolutely no relationship to theactual damages ($5 million) being sought.I trust that the enclosed documents that you have requestedare sufficient documentation supporting ourminutes outlined in Point #5.Fraternally,Robert F. BarryPresident, S.F.P.O.A.
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 4 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>AROUND THEDEPARTMENTb y Al Casciaio• . . Well, well, that grandious wage formula forpolice and fire which is controlled by five other citieshas granted a double digit (11% or thereabouts)percentage raise for the first time in nine years. If yousay great and feel good about the raise and smile whenthe politicians pat you on the back claiming they helpedyou get that raise, RUN, don't walk to the nearest mirror,for behold, a new sucker fish is born.- THINK! The other cities receive time and a half, wedon't.- THINK! The other cities receive educational pay, wedon't.- THINK! The other cities receive many benefits thatwe don't.- THINK! The officers' unions in the other cities havea voice in their negotiations for salary and benefits,ours does not.- ASK YOURSELF, when collective bargainingmakes the ballot will I work diligently for its passage? Ifthe answer is no, just smile and jump back into thepond, fish, and never complain about the system againA petition is circulating throughout the departmentrequesting that psychological testing should bepart of the entrance exam. If you have any thoughts onthe matter, PRO: contact Pat White, Academy Staff;CON: contact your station representative.• . . Lots of early arrivals recently and the latest is Lii'Jennifer Ann Pryal, 6 lbs. 7 oz, 20" who surprised Donnaand Ed, Co. K, by arriving on June 5th, 5 weeksbefore the due date. Everything is A-OK with Mom andLil' one but poor Dad now has to "quietly" finish thenursery. Congrats all...• A new club that will rival the Press and OlympicClubs. Well, that's the road Mark Hurley is travelingwith the <strong>Police</strong> Athletic Club at Hunters Point. In fact,some experts in the club business predict that the PACwill have the largest waiting list in the City within 5years..• . . Jim Hennessy from the Mounted Unit, recentlytook the "Love Boat" cruise to Alaska! The spies reportthat Jimmy was the hit of the geriatric set during theorange passing game and that one encounter with an 80plus dolly left the crowd howling and Jimmy beet red.There are so many testimonials going on latelythat Jim Dachauer claims that all the party goers arewalking around with little sweaters on their teeth thefollowing day.Nice gesture: Officer Jerry Buckley and John Propstof Taraval Station were sitting in their patrol vehicleat 20th and Irving the other evening when a gentlemanfrom Modesto walked up and game them a $50 bill forthe Widows and Orphans...THE FINGERPRINTCOMPUTERMost police officers are aware of the Crime Lab'sdrive to acquire a fingerprint computer, and that such asystem is basic to any real improvement in our ability toidentify and convict criminals. Just what kind of impactwe could expect is demonstrated by the following data:• Of all of the scenes to which our Crime Lab responds,we are able to find latent prints in one out of two cases.• From these cases where we do find prints, we identifya suspect in one out of ten crimes. The other 90% of theunidentified prints are filed and never used.• A fingerprint computer would allow us to identify approximately17.5% of those unsolved cases, or over 600burglaries, rapes, robberies, homicides, and otherfelonies per year. These would all be cases that wouldnot be normally solved by our Department.• Nearly every fingerprint case results in a conviction incourt and gives our District Attorney the leverage heneeds to exact harsher sentences.Supervisor Wendy Nelder has been an ardent andforesighted leader in the fight to include the automatedAPOLOGYEditor:This letter is in reference to your June <strong>1981</strong> edition ofthe POLICEMAN, pages 16 and 17, your coverage ofthe Fishing Program.Approximately two weeks ago we cooperated withHenry Friedlander in releasing certain photos for hisuse taken by our photographer Bob Clay. Our only requestwas that the Progress be given credit, and we werehappy to cooperate in supplying the photos.In your referenced edition above, no credit was given.In addition, it appears that the news story on pages16 and 17 was "lifted" in part from a story which ran inthe Progress written by Reporter Dan Borsuk. May I remindyou that all material published in the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>Progress is copyrighted (see Mast).In the future we would appreciate very much the normalcredit courtesy for photos and if story material is tobe used, prior permission must be obtained.Sincerely,Chuck Wilfong, Managing Editor<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> ProgressInquiry was made by telephone by Reporter Borsuk.I apologized for the oversight and accepted full responsibilityfor the error. Mr. Wilfong is absolutely right.Credit is due to the S.F. Progress staff for this fine textand photo story on the S.F.P.D. Fishing Program.Also credit goes to Insp. Curt Cashen of the Photo Labfor many of the photos which were used. Editor.fingerprint sytem in the $5 million dollar emergencycrime fighting budget, but the Mayor and Board haveso far refused. Other measures seem to have greaterpolitical appeal.One year ago, a group of citizens organized theCrime Lab Fund, a non-profit corporation, to attemptto privately raise the $2 million for the computer. Todate, they have collected $60 thousand for the project;however, without some support from City Hall, it islikely that we will be investigating crimes in the 1980'sthe same way we did in the 1930's.All contributions are tax deductible.The Crime Lab Fund, Inc.1738 Funston Ave.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94122681-8885Judge Mary Moran Pajalich, PresidentChristopher Martin, Vice-PresidentHonorary Chairmen:Chief Cornelius MurphySupervisor Wendy NelderMarin Sheriff Al HowensteinPress ReleaseThe <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' <strong>Association</strong> ispleased to announced that on June 2nd it arranged foran <strong>Association</strong>-sponsored <strong>Police</strong> Department book.This book will contain a history of the <strong>Association</strong> andof the Department as well as pictures of <strong>Association</strong>personnel. 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SOMETHING 'SWRONGby Ed Collins, AcademyThe plight of injured and disabled officers appearingbefore the City's Retirement System is sad indeed.After suffering the long and continuous delays enrouteto a retirement hearing, these officers are often the victimSof decisions which are unfair and in some cases,only temporary.In one recent case, an officer was ruled permanentlydisabled (years after the injury, by the way) and retiredby the City's Arbitrator, Less than two months later thisdecision was reversed. He - is now carried sick leavewithout pay. -There is one officer currently working at the Hall whomust wear a leg brace and use a cane just to walk. Hehas the right to park in those funny blue zones - hislicense plates say so! The DMV recognizes this officer'shandicap, why can't the Retirement System?As you may or may not know, Sgt. Mike Hebel is theP.O.A. attorney in this area and I spoke with himabout the situation injured and disabled officers face inthe retirement process; I came to the conclusion that alarge part of the problem is money.Moneys Moneyto retain an additional attorney, forpara legal assistance, for a legal secretary, money forthe services of the best possible expert witnesses, moneyto assist and support the case in anyway. Sgt. Hebel indicatedto me that the money currently spent by theP.O.A. in this area is less than $20,000.00 a year.What is $20,000.00 to an organization which takes in$400,000.00 a year? Peanuts,as they say. $20,000.00 ispeanuts. The men and women of whom I speak arecourageous, heroic and valiant and the P.O.A. spendspeanuts in their defense.Want to know something? The P.O;A. spent $400.00to send its hierarchy to a dinner at Richard Skiar'shouse; it spent $30,000.00 for the services of a publicrelations firm; it donated almost $100,000.00 to variouspoliticians. That boils down to $400.00 for dinner,$30,000.00 for image and $100,000.00 for nothing.Give Mike what he needs to get the job done. In lightof the sacrifices made by the officers the P.O.A. purportsto represent, this is asking very little."THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPOTAND PAST BUSINESS"£1TRANSMISSIONSWorld's Largest Transmission Specialists1633 VALENcrA ST.(415) 285-1600 (AT ARMY)SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110GUY FRANCOZSPECIALIZING IN CONTINENTAL CUISINE215 West PortalAveTelephone<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>. Ca. 94127(415) 5665700SYUFY ENTERPRISES150 GOLDEN GATE AVENUESAN FRANCISCO 94102441-3900- .-. .1u1MONDAINE 'S LIQUORS£DELICATESSENLiquor * Beer * WineI Phone:346-3226 1758 fillmore St. I$ Your headquarters for all your liquor needs. Quality liquors Iat discount prices. When you deal with Mondaines you prove for' I,yourself that their reputation for fairness and honesty is welldeserved.$ So visit all the good friends at Mondaine's Liquors.SUPERVISORLEE DOLSONby Paul Chignell, Vice President& Daniel Linehan, Member Board of DirectorsSupervisor Lee S. Dolson has been one of thestrongest legislative supporters of the POA in recentyears.Dolson has been a leading voice in sustaining ourrights and benefits while defending various incursionsfrom the leftist elements that have attempted to controland manipulate the <strong>Police</strong> Department.Dolson has an extensive background as a naval officer,elected member of the Board of Education,respected teacher and supervisor..Supervisor Lee DolsonSupervisor Dolson was elected as a district supervisorand as an at-large supervisor, the last election with asuccessful low budget campaign that surprised manypolitical observors.He has achieved support from diverse interests in theCity including business and labor groups - somethingthat other legislators cannot claim. -Dolson was the author of the 1979 charter amendmentmandating binding arbitration for police officers andfirefighters which lost narrowly at the ballot box. Heagain has authored a similar arbitration package at ourrequest which is currently pending before the Board ofSupervisors. -Supervisor Lee Dolson is a compassionate man with asplendid sense of humor. He is a force to reckon with inthe elections of 1982 and deserves our unqualified support.Deadline for articles to besubmitted is the first Wednesdayof each month.Home Sausage Co.JOHN ENGELHART1726 MISSION STREETSAN FRANCISCOTELEPHONE 431-5580T'41• 4'UUDKK'S CAFE290 <strong>San</strong>chez<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>4a. fr. %oeSAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 5 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>PR I D E by Greg CorralesOn March 31, <strong>1981</strong> at 7:26 p.m. and 30 seconds, thefollowing conversations took place vis SFPD Communications:COMM: "Union & Grant, 221 shots are beingfired".UNIT: "1E1 sam". COMM: "1E1 sam, you going?".UNIT: "1E1 sam, 10-4". COMM: "We have anothercall, Union & Jasper, shots fired, so there looks likethere will be merit to this".RESPONDING UNITS: "3A103" "3A2" "3A22,prior to our 211 report".COMM: "We have a 914 at Union & Jasper. Nowwe're getting it as Union & Stockton on shots fired. Wehave Union & Jasper 914 shots fired, Union &Stockton, Union & Grant on shots fired". (At 7:28 and30 seconds), SGT. TONY NOVELLO: "A103, a 406 onthis!"COMM: "406, Union & Sutter, Union & Grant, wehave a 406, code 33, we have shots fired, a 914, 3A103is requesting a 406. Union & Grant, Union & Jasper,Union & Stockton".RESPONDING UNIT: "3A2 almost there".SGT. PETER GODBOIS and SGT. TONYNOVELLO (simultaneously), "3M103, give us a 408code 3" and "3A103 get us a 408 code 3 we have officerswounded" -I possess a tape of that conversation, to which I havelistened many times. Each time I listen to the tape, Iam filled with a tremendous sense of pride in membersof the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Department. Firstly, Ithink of the amazing heroism demonstrated by OfficerJim Gervasi and Officer Mike Boyd. Both officers weregunned down in the hallway ofthe Tower Apartmentsby a desperate speed freak who had just sold them ahalf gram of methamphetamine. The speed freak, whohad done a year for being an accomplice in the murderof a Deputy Sheriff in Jenner, California, several yearsago.He shot Mike in the face at point blank range. The.38 calibre bullet traveled through Mike's nose, knockedout several teeth, and then, deflected by the teeth,exited Mike's left cheek. The suspect's second bulletsmashed one of the bones in Gervasi's left arm into "ahundred pieces", possibly disabling Jim permanently.At that time Mike fired several shots at the suspect andJim emptied his gun at the fleeing suspect. Mike andJim then chased the suspect two blocks, despite the factthat Jim was out of bullets and Mike was seriouslywounded in the face. At Jasper & Union the suspectshot Mike a second time, that bullet striking him justabove the right knee. At that point, <strong>Officers</strong> Boyd andGervasi captured the wounded suspect.The courage of <strong>Officers</strong> Boyd and Gervasi is an obvioussource of pride, but when I reflect further on theincident, I see many other examples of extreme professionalismand devotion to duly. The first three units tothe scene of the "221 shots fired, 914" were all "sam"units. 3A103, Sgt. Tony Novello; 1E1 sam, OfficerTom Del Torre of the Crime Prevention Unit, and3M103, Sgt. Peter Godbois of the Muni Transit Detailcould all have easily ignored the radio broadcasts andwaited until units from Central Station arrived, butthey immediately responded, alone, not knowing whatwould confront them.I also think about Judy Pursell being one of the firstofficers on the scene and making an excellent policereport oil a very complex and very serious incident. Ican't forget the fine job Sgt. Jim Hughes- did at SFGH.He had the very difficult task of clearing the emergencyarea of concerned police officers that were getting in theway of the hospital staff. Sgt. Hughes accomplishedthat unpleasant job with diplomacy -and tact.Lastly, I would be negligent if I did not remark onthe very professional job done in Communications bycivilian employees Suzanne Levin and FrankFaraguna. Although, as usual, a serious problem aroseregarding the - failure to broadcast the incident onChannel Five, I have determined that it was through nofault of the much maligned Communications Personnel.No one could have done a better job than the oneperformed by Suzanne Levin and Frank Faraguna.Although our department has certain problemswhich we are going to have to deal with, as long as wecontinue to employ people of the same calibre as those Ihave mentioned, I will have as much pride in the <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Department during my next 32 yearsin the department, as I have enjoyed during my first 12years. -
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 6 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>SAN FRANCISCOFellowship ofChristianPence <strong>Officers</strong>EVIDENCEby Dan HamptonExcerpt from tke book ANSWERS TO TOUGHQUESTIONS by Josh McDowell and Don Stewart. Permissionto reprint from Here's Life Publishers, Inc.What makes the Bible so special? CHRISTIANITYBELIEVES and teaches that the Bible alone is therevealed Word of God. Even though it was written bymen, the ultimate author was God Almighty. Thisclaim was not invented by the Church, but is the claimthe Bible makes for itself."The word of the Lord endures forever" (I Peter1:25, MLB). "All Scripture is God-breathed" (IITimothy 3:16, MLB). "For the prophecy came not inold time by the will of man: but holy men of God spakeas they were moved by the Holy Spirit" (II Peter 1:21,KJV).Over 2,000 times in the Old Testament alone thereare clauses such as, "And God spoke to Moses," "theword of the Lord came unto Jonah," and "God said."Moreover, the Bible claims to be a record of the wordsand deeds of God, thus the Bible views itself as God'sWord.The mere fact that the Bible claims to be the Word ofGod does not prove that it is such, for there are otherbooks that make similiar claims. The difference is thatthe Scriptures contain indisputable evidence as beingthe Word of God.One reason that the Bible is different from otherbooks is its unity. Although this book was composed bymen, its unity betrays the hand of the Almighty. TheBible was written over a period of about 1,500 years bymore than 40 different human authors. These authorscame from a variety of backgrounds, including Joshua(a military general), Daniel (a prime minister), Peter (afisherman) and Nehemiah (a cupbearer).The authors of the various books wrote in differentplaces, such as the wilderness (Moses), prison (Paul),Patmos exile (John). The biblical writings were composedon three different continents (Africa, Asia, andEurope), and in three different languages (Hebrew,Aramaic, and Greek).The contents of the Bible deal with many controversialsubjects. Yet, the Bible is a unity. From beginningto end, there's one unfolding story of God's plan ofsalvation for mankind. This salvation is through theperson of Jesus Christ (John 14:6). Jesus Himselftestified that He was the theme of the entire Bible."Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye haveeternal life: and they are they which testify of MeFor had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed Me:for he wrote of Me. But if ye believe not his writings,how shall ye believe My words?" (John 5:39, 46, 47,KJV).In another place, "And beginning at Moses and allthe prophets, He expounded unto them in all the Scripturesthe things concerning Himself" (Luke 24:27,MV; see also Luke 24:44).The Old Testament is the preparation (Isaiah 40:3).The Gospels are the manifestation (John 1:29). TheBook of Acts is the propagation (Acts 1:8). The Epistlesgive the explanation (Colossians 1:27). The Book ofRevelation is the consummation (Revelation 1:7). TheBible is all about Jesus.The entire Bible is a unity with each part needing theothers to be complete. Dr. W.F. Albright puts it thisway:"To the writers of the New Testament, the HebrewBible was Holy Scripture and they were the direct heirsof its prophets. It is, accordingly, quite impossible tounderstand the New Testament without recognizingthat its purpose was to supplement and explain theHebrew Bible."Any attempt to go back to the sources of Christianitywithout accepting the entire Bible as our guide isthus doomed to failure." (cited by Roger T. Forster andV. Paul Mars'ton).Lest anyone think this isn't something marvelous,we'd like to give you this challenge. Find ten peoplefrom your local are who have similar educationalbackgrounds, all speak the same language, and all arefrom basically the same culture, then separate themand ask them to write their opinion on only one controversialsubject, such as the meaning of life.When they have finished, compare the conclusions ofthese ten writers. Do they agree with each other ? Ofcourse not. But the Bible did not consist of merely tenauthors, but 40. It was not written in one generation,but over a period 1,500 years; not by authors with thesame education, culture and language, but with vastlydifferent educatiOn, many different cultures, fromthree continents and three different languages, andfinally not just one subject but hundreds.And yet the Bible is unity. There is complete harmony,which cannot be explained by coincidence or collusion.The unity of the Bible is a strong argument infavor of its divine inspiration.The unity of the Scriptures is only one reason amongmany which supports the Bible's claim to be the divineWord of God. Others which could be explained indetail are the testimony of the early Chruch, the witnessof history and archaeology, and the evidence of changedlives throughout the centuries, to name but a few.West & ('raszker ESTATE1812 Noriega St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, 94122(NA. 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A DAY IN COURTby Milena Marsico-SchmidtMy first experience as a prospctive juror in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> came shortly after Imarried a <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> police officer. I have been consistently rejected from servingon juries, and my husband's occupation and background, not mine, appears to be thebasis of those rejections by defense attorneys.When asked by the Court if any relatives or friends are police law enforcement officials,my response brings a chuckle from the audience as if to say "You know she'llbe excused!" The fact that as an operations manager for a large and prominent retailorganization requires responsible and objective decisions of me daily seems to be of nosignificance.If defense attorneys are concerned about a prejudice on the part of prospectivejurors, then I believe they are fulfilling their responsibility to their client. If, however,they believe that police spouses are the only citizens with prejudices, they are beingextremely shortsighted. An appreciation for the presumption of innocence issomething law enforcement officials live with daily.Recently, while waiting for a courtroom at City Hall to open, I overheard threeother prospective jurors relating their prior experiences to one another. The first said,"I sat on a jury where a young man was arrested for growing marijuana in hisbaclyard. Well! All you had to do was look at him and see that his eyes were alwaysred!" Another felt that, "If a person is caught in the act of committing a crime, heshouldn't even have a trial!" To which a young man replied, "But what if somepoliceman just decided he didn't like the guy and just claimed he saw the guy committhe crime!" Itis certainly reassuring to know that defense attorneys are relying on impartialreasoning such as this.I find my constant rejection as a prospective juror an insult to my intelligence, independenceand integrity, to say nothing of a waste of my valuable time and the City'sprecious tax dollars. Perhaps a few attorneys should reassess their own biases beforeprejudiôing others.Yeah, yeah. . He's big for a 12 year old. . but calljuvenile anyway!!_4—zz___4)--LAW DISTRIBUTORS 1PROFESSIONAL BOOKSTORES<strong>1981</strong> California Peace <strong>Officers</strong>'Penal Code, Pocket EditionII354 GOLDEN GATE AVENUEII SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102(415) 673-4126t4- 4I----4$ 4MELROSE MOTORSComplete Auto RepairsDomestic & ForeignAll Work GuaranteedALL OFFICERS & DEPT. 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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 8 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>CIVILIAN REVIEW WhatS.F. EXAMINER Thurs., <strong>July</strong> 2. <strong>1981</strong>Opinion/Mayor Feinstein and the policeT LONG has been an article of faith withinI the police establishment and among the morethoughtful elements of municipal governmentthat a civilian review board, formed to sit asjudge of police conduct, does more harm thangood.We adhere to that conviction. Nothing hashappened in the current controversy regardingallegations of police misconduct to change it.Obviously, Mayor Feinstein is more disturbedthan she formerly was about theperformance of the Internal Affairs Bureau,the in-house police agency assigned to investigatecomplaints against the police. Most ofthese involve allegations of excessive force —or "brutality," if you prefer the term.We hope that her proper concern will notlead to a 180-degree reversal of her earlieropposition to a civilian police review board as itis advocated by some elements of the community.We take it that these are in a minority,although they enjoy scattered support on theBoard of Supervisors. These advocates seempersuaded that a police officer's function isthat of a social counselor, who never suffersbruising physical encounter or a life-threateningsituation. The case of the Oakland policeofficer pointlessly slain this week sharpens thispoint of the discussion.Experience has shown civilian policeboards to be short of understanding of thepeculiar problems that challenge police officers.whose job by its nature is unlike anycivilian experience.But opposition to civilian police reviewmust presuppose that the police are fairlymonitoring their own performance. This doesnot appear to have been true in every instancehere, as <strong>Police</strong> Chief Con Murphy's owninvestigations have shosn. The Internal AffairsBureau has been slow to investigate somecomplaints, and perhaps in others displayed anunacceptable indifference or a tendency tooverprotect the accused.Even so, there is no evidence of rampantabuses On the part of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> police.If past track records are valid, the police willmake about 85,000 arrests this year, and onethirdof 1 percent of them will result in chargesof excessive force. Of course, even a singlecomplaint is one too many, but the percentagesseem to lie on the side of the police.One area of deficiency for which InternalREBEL BROTHERSREMODEL, ADD ON OR REPAIRLICENSE #402791J. LUBEY (FORMER SFPD)468-1845M _ U I.ENTERPRISEINTRODUCES ITS NEW SWIMMING POCSERVICE FOR THE MARIN AREA. IN ADETION WE FEATURE SOLAR HEATING - HCTUBS - SPAS - SWIMMING POOL SUPPLIEAND EQUIPMENT. INSTALLATlOAVAILABLE.CALL RICH HARG ENS, 897-2886__.__,-_.,_--..Reprinted S.F. ExaminerAffairs must be held to answer is its failure toconsider an officer's record in passing oncomplaints. This is no way to weed out therecidivists and bad apples. If there is a patternof misbehavior, it cannot be ignored.While all kinds of .solutions are beingoffered in this latest controversy, it is clear thatthe JAB, not having proved itself beyond.serious criticism, should be cleaned out andreplaced with new faces. That would mean afresh start, with-officers given a clear mandateto investigate complaints promptly and eschewthe temptation to gather round an accusedfellow officer and unfairly shield him or herfrom the consequences of the misdeeds.The <strong>Police</strong> Commission's responsibility inthis matter cannot be overlooked. After all, it isan already constituted civilian review boardand perhaps has been remiss in not trackingthe JAB sufficiently, resulting in embarrassmentfor the department and City Hall.Meanwhile, given the circumstances, somesmall new element of civilian input in the LABwould not be amiss. But Feinstein would err ifshe should buckle before demands for an allcivilianreview board.CIVILIANREVIEW BOARDby Donald A. Goad, President<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Supervisorsand Investigators <strong>Association</strong>Cornelius P. MurphyChief of <strong>Police</strong><strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> DepartmentIn connection with the recent attempt of certaingroups to rekindle the establishment of civilian reviewboard within <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, please accept our most activesupport of all efforts you may undertake to thwartthis regressive concept.We certainly must join with you in a concerted effortto reassert and stress the value of the heretofore acceptedpositions of both Mayor Feinstein and yourselfin viewing the present lAB as the most viable method ofinvestigating complaints of police misconduct. Ourassociation supports a competent and complete investigationby sworn officers.Moreover, we must certainly stress the recognitionthat the civilian review board concept is unworkable formany reasons, e.g. exposure of confidential informationto those not bound by all applicable privileges, lackof standing within the administrative chain of command.<strong>Police</strong> review boards have either failed or made alaughing stock of any department, that has attemptedto implement them.Please again be assured of our.support and desire towork closely with you to overcome this object and unwarrantedattack on our police department.New Yellow Cab626-2345DEPENDABILITY.,s:s:s,a4ss,s,,s$:s:s,stsSfsstSS$SSS$SSSfSSS*StSJ*tS$an franti5oYN VO,E O VN* WI? Q bronickFounded 1865 by Charles and MN. do YoungGeorge T. Cameron, Publish., 1925.55Charles de Young Thierlot, Publish 1955-77Richard T. ThierlosEditor and PublisherWilliam German Templeton PockManaging Editor Editorial <strong>Page</strong> EdIto,f t*Stitttt*tSStSSJ*SIS$StS*t$f*fS$SU*SSSSJSiSJttReprinted- S.F. ChronicleEditorialS -Response to<strong>Police</strong> AbusesIN THE CURRENT concern over themethods and effectiveness of the investigationof complaints of police brutality, a major pointseems to have escaped some of those involved.They overlook the fact that the city already hasa citizens review board, the five-member <strong>Police</strong>Commission, to which the city charter delegatesr&&ponsibility for running the department.- That commission now has one member, Al -Nelder. who is a former chief of police. But himembership is an anomaly, and the commissionhas traditionally been composed of citizenswith no previous relationship to thedepartment whatsoever. -And in its longhistory, the commission has repeatedly shownwillingness, time after time, to suspend ordismiss the occasional misfit, grafter or bullywho successfully gets by a demanding screeningprocess and then fails to live -up to his oath,Recent news stories by Chronicle reporterKevin Leary and other disclosures in a reportprepared by the staff of <strong>Police</strong> Chief Con -Murphy for Mayor Dianne Feinstein haveshown, however, that the present system isflawed. The commission does not receive directinformation when accusations are madeagainst an officer but receives only thatinformation which filters up to it throughmany hands within the department.COMPLAINTS AGAINST officers areinvestigated at present by the department's- -Bureau of Internal Affairs. Because assignmentto the bureau involves officers investigatingthe conduct of their colleagues, the assignmentis certainly not generally eagerly sought.Temptation to protect a fellow officer is alwayspresent. A mechanism must be found tocounter any inclination to cover-up. The <strong>Police</strong>Commission must have direct access to initial -accusations of misconduct and a means toensure that the follow-up investigative process- is thorough and- honest.- What is also apparent in the Leary stories isa departmental pattern. A small percentage ofofficers is responsible for a very substantialnumber of complaints of misuse of authority. If --of ficers become known for a pattern of-misconduct, a <strong>Police</strong> Commission which is fully- informed about their conduct -will have littleproblem dealing with them.The Overwhelming majority of • the city'spolice officers have nothing to fear if the<strong>Police</strong> Commission is provided with informa-'tion not subject to departmental filtering. Thisis because the overwhelming mjority is notinvolved in misconduct and would, in -fact, -benefit from a systeth enhancing the depart -..ment's status with the publie it serves.LAS GUITARRASAUThENTIC MEXICAN FOODBEER AND WINESIMPORTED AND DOMESTICOPEN FROM 10 A.M. TO II P.M. EVERY DAYEXCEPT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY UNTIL MIDNIGHTLIVE ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY3274-24TH ST., SAN FRANCISCO 94110,824-10271017 REICHERT AVE.,NOVATO 94947,892-3171
others are saying. ;•SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 9 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>4. -<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>UJ.I*I___ 4- - 1g-i'..ISAN MATEO TIMES GROUP NEWSPAPER Serving the Sunset, Parkside and Parkrnerced region Vol.9, No. 54 W.dn.sdoy, <strong>July</strong> 1, 1911'Some civilians' on police boardReprinted S.F. Todaygains supportAckno'vledging that the recent study of hisInternal Affairs Bureau revealed "disturbingelements," <strong>Police</strong> Chief Con Murphy hasyielded slightly on the proposed allcivilianreview board.For the first time since the controversy ofhandling police complaints came up severalmonths ago the chief acknowledged thatadding some civilian investigators on theInternal Affairs Bureau might be beneficial"I still don't question the integrity of the(investigation) unit," said the chieI, "but there issome shoring up that has to be done."He added that the inclusion of some civilians"would bea healthy thing in that there is an airof doubt about the credibility of the unit."Murphy said any such change only would beagreed:to "as long as-I can assure my officersthat they will get a fair, impartial, objectiveInvestigation.." :The report was released formally by the <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Commission last week. Inmaking the reprt public, the commissiondeleted all- reference to the nanes of allegedvictims of police brutality. The deletionsfollowed, the recommendation Of the cityattorney's office to protect the coinfidentiality ofthe accusers.After a series of accusations that the policedepartment was sweeping aside complaints, thecommission called for its own investigation ofthe Internal Affairs Bureau. -Mayor Dianne Feinstein issued a statementindicating that she was upset by the report andthat perhaps her confidence in the bureau,which she so staunchly backed, has beenshaken.Murphy redeclared his opposition to a totalcivilian staff of investigators, a proposal-that hasbeen introduced by Supervisor Harry Britt.The Britt plan would create a civilian boardidentical to that had been proposed by the lateGeorge Moscone when he was mayor andsupported by the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> Bar <strong>Association</strong>,in 1976.Recently the Bar <strong>Association</strong> renewed itssupport of such a plan, while side-stepping anyendorsement per se of Britt's proposal.Dr. David <strong>San</strong>chez, Jr., chairman of the<strong>Police</strong> Commission, indicated he was pleasedwith the new report."It is not a whitewash," said Dr. <strong>San</strong>chez. "Ithink basically the report does show that thereare significant areas that the commission will beaddressing and needs to improve."In the meantime, Murphy is expected torelease the results of his own investigation intothe handling of police complaints. Thepreliminary report is due this week; the finalrecommendations due in about a month.Britt's proposal to create the civilian board ispresently going through committee review. Itappears that the majority of the supervisors donot now favor the complete change. Severalmembers of the board have suggested that somecivilians be added as investigators.Dick Nolan/Civilian police review boardCitizen Briti and posse areforging another set of handcuffsfor the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> police. as ifour doughty lads in blue were notalready ell laced about withchains and restraints; Theyshouldn't be permitted to get awaywith it.Briti is the city-county supervisorwho runs on the homosexualticket. His main constituency, thegay community, perpetually feelsitself trammeled and abused byrank-and-file cops. however conciliatoryone police administration andanother ma y be.What they want now, and havealways wanted, is a civilian reviewhoard before which cops accused ofthis or that could be hauled forsummary court-martial. Complaintsagainst officers would be investigatedby civilians, instead of beinghandled by the present - andstandard - internal affairs branch.This proposal. which surfacesregularl y , overlooks any number ofthings, perhaps chief ot' which isthat <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> already has aSPANISH PAVILIONSPECIALTIES FROM SPAIN AND PERU3115 - 22nd Street Closed on Mondays<strong>San</strong> FrancIsco 94110 Open Every Day FromFREE PARKING11 AM -2 AM- Friday, Saturday & Sunday824-9852Open 11 AM -3 AM- . Broiled Steaks• Paelias - . AnticuchOS• Sopa de Mariscos - . Crab Enchiladascivilian review hoard. It's called the<strong>Police</strong> Commission, civilians all, andall under the tight political controlof the civilian mayor.Another factor overlooked isthat the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Departmentis and always has beentolerant to the point of geniality.There may be an easier-going departmentsomewhere in the country,but if so I haven't heard of it.Notwithstanding this timewornreputation. it has become fashionableamongpoliticans of a certainstripe to picture our cops as Cossacks,brutes who have to berestrained from raging like maniacsamong the oppressed and innocentpeople. That line of baloney sellswell, particularly -among thoesewhose holiday sport includes thepastime of bouncing bottles oft'police helnts. as was done a fewdays ago when the gays held theirdowntown parade.There's a very serious questionas-to how much combined red-tape,abuse and defamation the copshave to take before police efficiencybreaks down utterly.In New York. during that city'sbrief experience with a politicallyimposed civilian review board, anynumber of good cops were at thepoint of throwing up their handand just going through the motions,walking out a pension. Enforcementwas becoming just an invitationto grief. It was easier to turn ablind eye.After a matter of months, acitywide vote abolished the reviewboard. Even New York taxi drivers.Reprinted S.F. Examinerwhose relationship with the 'copswas like that between the Hatfieldsand McCoys, campaigned for abolition..Even a standard internal affairsbranch is often enough athorn in the side of working policemen.That branch can be zealous tothe point of fanaticism, dependingon who runs it. Here in <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> it tries to strike a balance.- So-called police brutality occursfrom time to time even in <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong>. The term covers everythingfrom a backhand across somebody'sfoul mouth to certain emphasisin shoving an arrestee into apatrol car. Recent complaints, arisingout of that bottle-throwing -incident, would even have the terminclude police resentment at gettinghit with -bottles. -We are getting a little sillyabout restraints placed upon lawenforcement generally. Full andvoluntary confession of murder,even, is no longer any guarantee atall that the guilty one will bepunished.More and more it is the. copwho is put on trial. Did he do thereading-of-rights rigamarole in aclear and intelligible voice? Whenhe found the body in the trunk ofthe car, did he get a search warrantfirst?Add a hoard of civilian inquisitorsto the rest of all this, andyou've added the last straw. 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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 10 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>POA GRIEVANCE VICTORIES BY. BOARD MEMBERSIn recent weeks members of the Board of Directors ofthe <strong>Association</strong> have been highly successfuI in winninggrievances before Chief Cornelius P. Murphy.In other instances, grievances have been denied bythe Chief and are pending before the <strong>Police</strong> Commissionawaiting a change in Rule 34 of the Civil ServiceRules.Active Board members in the grievances area havebeen Jim Strange of Headquarters Company, RonParenti of Northern Station, Dan Linehan of SouthernStation, Duane Collins of Tactical, Dave Herman ofPotrero and Gale Wright and Jerry Doherty of the TrafficBureau.Some examples of the results of the grievance processare described below. The grievance procedure is still ahighly beneficial system that allows personnel problemsto be resolved in an expeditious fashion outside thechain of command.Vivian Baptiste and Yvonne Harbor of the PotreroStation were admonished after an Internal Affairs investigationbased upon a citizen's complaint. However,JAB personnel erred in this instance as the officers,with the assistance of Board member Dave Herman,found an Information Bulletin to substantiate theirby Paul Chignell, Vice PresidentDuane CollinsNo photo availableDave HermanNo photo availableRon Parentiposition. The Chief overturned lAB and granted thegrievance.John Fowlie of the Hit and Run Detail filed agrievance to gain back vacation time that was not usedin calendar year 1980. Board member Jerry Doherty,with the assitance of Board member Gale Wright, wereable to get a letter from the Chief that will be helpful atthe Civil Service Commission in regaining the lost vacationtime. The Chief was unable to grant the grievanceat his level due to a lack of authority but 4ue to Doherty'sand Wright's efforts, the Civil Service Commissionshould approve the grievance.sergeant. Board member Ron Parenti handled thegrievance expertly and convinced the Chief, based uponall the circumstances, to overturn Internal Affairs andthe grievance was granted.Ray Koenig of Northern was forced to retire on adisability many years ago and recently re-entered theDepartment after rehabilitation. When he left in 1969he was awaiting appointment to the solo motorcycle- unit. Upon his return he was denied reinstatment to theseniority list. Koenig filed a grievance and with theassistance of Board member Parenti the grievance wasgranted and Koenig was placed at the top of the listwith reassignment to the solos coming at the end of theyear (probationary period).Duane Collins of Tactical and Dan Linehan ofSouthern have been successful at resolving grievancesat their units before the matters reached the level of theChief of <strong>Police</strong>. In addition, Linehan handled theLionel Hess girevance which concerned reassignment tothe Traffic Bureau and was taken off calendar untilafter the next lieutenant's examination.The grievance process is working well with the hardwork and dedication of POA Board members.Jim StrangeDan LinehanRobert 'Bonnet of the Gang Task Force filed agrievance to gain a position on a specialized unit as hehad not reaffirmed his request for transfer. With theassistance of Board member Jim Strange the extenuatingcircumstances were shown and Chief Murphygranted the grievance placing Bonnet at the top of theseniority list.Cora Oryall and Dave Sowell of the Northern Stationwere admonished by Internal Aff jars recommendationfor booking a prisoner instead of citing her and forallegedly failing to discuss the matter with theirGale WrightJerry DohertyCRITICAL OF SFPOAI recently wrote an article critical of the representationthe P.O.A. provided Officer David Eli who, as youmay know, received a permanent disability while chasinga purse snatcher. The article was, I confess, onlytamely critical of the P.O.A. Tame where it should havebeen indicting! The POA representation affordedheroic officers left disabled as a result of on duty injuriesis shamefully inadequate.I guess one mistake was trying to get such an articleprinted in the POA paper. Silly of me, wasn't it?Needless to say the article was not printed. I was toldthat the article was in poor taste. I have to admit, freelyand in all candor, that I do on occasion lack ,socialgrace. As a matter of record my complete classlessnessis not only legendary, it is historically criminal. Infairness to myself though, any such displays are, as arule, the result of substantial provocation. Here Ishould add that these displays are not compounded byremorse.I digress, leave us get back to the point. It must behere somewhere. Oh yes, it's my tasteless article. Islammed the POA. In this case the POA deserves it. Inreturn my article was slammed and this I find to be outsidethe rules of the game. Practical yes, fair no.On that note I must conclude that NOT having myarticle appear in the POLICEMAN is the ULTIMATECOMPLIMENT'. A compliment which will undoubtedlybe repeated.Ed CollinsDear Ed:Contraiy to your belief, as I personally conveyed toyou, the article you recently submitted for publicationwas not printed because the Editor concluded that itlacked all social grace - as you have so stated - notbecause you were critical of the POA.As a member of the <strong>Association</strong> you are entitled andencouraged to submit articles for publication in yournewspaper, however, the content of your material mustbe suitable for publication. In this particular case it wasnot.Should you desire to express your criticism of thePOA in a more suitable (printable) fashion in thefuture, I assure you that your material will be published.Bob Bariy, PresidentALAMO SQUARESALOON600 FILLMORESAN FRANCISCO 94117662-7103DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES TOBE SUBMITTED IS THE FIRSTWEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.VPontiac/Honda/PeugeotBILL ROBINSONSales Department441-200gBoas International Motors10 South Van Ness Ave. / <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, Calflorna 94103EL CABRITORESTAU RANTTacos al Pastor OPEN 7 DAYSMariscos - Seafood 10:00 AM TO 4:00 AM2425 Mission Street<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94110Tel. 826-2495JIMMY'S MARKET6245 - 3RD STREETSAN FRANCISCO467-05980. K.TOURS&LIMOUSINE SERVICE726 SUTTERSAN FRANCISCO 94109885-1671LIQUORS DELICATESSENERAKAT'S GROCERY452 LARICIN STREETSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102PRONE KAMAL ERAKAT.474-8777 MANAGERWe support the SFPOA
Opened with the Pledge of Allegiance at 11:40 a.m.This meeting being a continuation of the Board ofDirectors meeting of May 19, <strong>1981</strong>. Roll Call: Eighteenpresent and three absent: Dempsey, Simms and Collins.PRESIDENT'S REPORT: President Barry reportedon the following: 1. Golden Gate Bridge BoardMeeting; 2. Secondary Employment Order IndemnificationWaiver; 3. Collective Bargaining CharterAmendment was introduced on June 1, <strong>1981</strong> bySupevisor Dolson for the November 3, <strong>1981</strong> ballot;Committee meetings on this issue will be heard shortly;4. Pension Buy-Out Proposal; 5. Like Work/Like PayPromotions.VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Vice PresidentChignell reported on the following: 1. Death of retiredpolice officer John Monson; 2. Civilian Review BoardProposal by Superisor Britt; 3. Report on grievances -more are now being handled by Board members.COMMITTEESRetirement Board: Welfare Officer Hebel reportedthat the Pension Buy-Out/Vesting Brochure will beavailable from the Retirement Board in <strong>July</strong>. After thebrochures are distributed, there will be group meetingsfor police officers and firefighters which will then befollowed by individual counselling sessions for memberswho are further interested in . this buy-out and vestingproposal. A recent meeting with the RetirementBoard's staff indicated that the Retirement Board itselfwill, probably not address nor give advice on the follow.ing issues: tax matters and retired peace officer status.HARRINGTON'SMOVING & STORAGEHome - Office - Apartment MovingSee our New& Used Furniture StoreComplete Line of Home Furnishings599 vaiencia St. 861 73O0 Jarlath O'Connor'<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94110 Manager- Former F. <strong>Police</strong> OficerHUNT'S ,QUALITY DONUTS"BEST DONUTS IN TOWN"2075 ChestnutOpen 24 hours Weekends20th & Mission24 hoursBOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - June 2, <strong>1981</strong>Mike Hebel stated that presently there are no membersof the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> Board of Supervisors willing toauthor a hepatitis presumption legislation. This legislationhad beep requested by virtue of a petition. whichwas signed by over a thousand police officers. Hebelfurther reported on Assembly Bill 388 which is proposedlegislation to repeal the Heart Presumption found inthe Labor Code. It presently, although with strong proponents,does not appear to have a chance of winning.M/Hebel S/Wright to place the hiring of an independentacturial firm to review the City's buy-out plan inabeyance until after the Retirement Board's brochureshave been distributed and reviewed by the Board ofDirectors. Passes, 17 yes and 1 abstain (Chignell).Publications Committee: Editor Wright indicatedthat the deadline for the June issue of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>POLICEMAN is June 3rd.COPS Committee: President Barry 'reported on peaceofficers Bill of Rights litigation, that the Solomon lawfirm is no longer representing COPS, and that there is aproblem in the delay of some lawsuits. President Barryindicated that several of our lawsuits being handled bythe Solomon firm (wage litigation) may be involved inthis problem. He would check with Solomon's law firmon this matter.Insurance Committee: Chairman Wright indicatedthat when members are not meeting their premiumresponsibilities, the Insurance Committee is insistingon promissary notes from these members. It was furtherstated that the Insurance Committee does not andshall not have or be responsible for members' HealthService System payments or any issues related to theHealth Service System. These belong rightfully so withthe member him or herself.IUPA Committee: President Barry reported that arequest for the audit 'from the IUPA was mailed at thelatter part of May <strong>1981</strong>., Presently there has been noresponse. He stated the prior position of the Board ofDirectors that this Board will reassess our membershipat the June Board of Directors Meeting if an audit is notreceived by that time. He further reported that theIUPA is not a corporation.Community Services Committee: This Committeewas commended for its beneficial activity. It has beenbringing good publicity and favorably reflecting uponthe altruistic motiyes of this organization.Installation Dinner Report: Chairman Schlinkpresented the menu (London Broil entree); stated that aband would play from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; and indicatedthat posters would be out by Friday, June 5,<strong>1981</strong>.SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 11 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>OLD BUSINESSPOA Office Building: Gale Wright again explainedthe expansion proposal which has been and is nowdisplayed on the Board of Directors' meeting roomM/Parenti S/Herman that the Building Committee obtainarchitectural firm for the proposed building expansionand solicit a price for their services and report atthe June Board meeting. Motion passed, 17 yes.M/Gannon S/Bell it was moved to rescind the priorBoard vote on the Retirement Board vote on the RetirementPlan for POA office employees. Motion failed, 5yes, 10 no and 2 abstain (Wright and Bell).NEW BUSINESSContribution Requests:M/Chignell S/Rapagnani that this <strong>Association</strong> expend$1,500 to attend a June 17th dinner at the HyattRegency Grand Ball Room for speaker of the AssemblyWillie Brown. Motion passed, 15 yes and I abstain(Bell).M/Chignell S/Gannon that the <strong>Association</strong> expend$250 for a function held by Assemblyman Pat Johnston.Motion passed, 14 yes and 2 abstain (Bell and Wright).M/Barry S/Minkel that the <strong>Association</strong> expend $30öfor a June 5th dinner at the St. Francis Hotel for CongressmanPhilip Burton. Motion passed, 14 yes and 2no.M/Hebel S/Bell that the <strong>Association</strong> expend $200for a function held by Supervisor Wendy Nelder. Motionpasses, 16 yes.M/Barry S/Sullivan that' the <strong>Association</strong> expend$500 for a function sponsored by the friends of RichardHongisto. Motion passes, 11 yes and 3 no and 3 abstain(Swall, Minkel, Strange).M/Bell S/Hebel that the <strong>Association</strong> expend $150for a June 25th dinner at the Fairmont Hotel for U.S.Senator Alan Cranston. Motion passed, 13 yes and 2abstain (Swall and Herman).M/Bell S/Hebel that the <strong>Association</strong> expend $250for a dinner sponsored by the '<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> TradeUnion to be held on June 11th. Motion passed, 11 yesand 2no.M/Bell S/Hebel that the Installing Officer at theJune 26th dinner dance be Mayor Feinstein. Motionpassed, 13 yes and 1 abstain (Herman).M/Gannon S/Bell that two complimentary dinnertickets for the June 26th Annual POA Dinner Dance beprovided to the following: each member of the Board ofSupervisors; each member of the POA Board of Directors;and designated politicians.Adjourned 1:35 p.m.Michael S. 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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 12 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>LETTERS ___Employment How Come? Nice Paper Locker Search ickpackingDear Gale: of job opportunities, even Dear Editor:part-time or spot labor.Many guests of St. AnthonyDining Room areWe think that our Freelooking - above all - for Employment Office performsa really importantemployment. Some areseriously attempting to service in helping ourmake a comeback. A fewdistressed brothers andare highly trained andsisters to turn themselvestalented, qualified for exactingwork, but currently citizens.into useful, self-supportingunable to find employment.Others are unskilled Think you for yourWe ask for your help.but ready and eager to attemptany kind of labor. alwaysmany kindnesses. We aregrateful.Just around the cornerfrom St. Anthony DiningRoom is our Free EmploymentOffice at 111 GoldenGate Avenue. Right now itis in acute need of any kindVic AllcornEmployment CounselorFr. Floyd A. Lotito,O.F.M.Chaplain-DirectorSt. Anthony Dining RoomFACT SHEETJune <strong>1981</strong>ST. ANTHONY FREE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE- Operates as an adjunct of St. Anthony DiningRoom, which has served over 14 million free meals tothe needy since October 1950.- Seeks jobs for the needy who want the dignity andself-respect of paid employment and to return to themainstream of society.- Is a project of the people, maintained without city,state, federal or community chest support.- Gives employers the opportunity to help peoplehelp themselves.- Welcomes even a few hours of work to give helpand encouragement.- Serves both employer and employee withoutcharge of any kind.- Serves both men and women impartially.- Makes job placements of all kinds: handymen,housekeepers, bookkeepers, companions, clerks,babysitters, accountants, hotel workers, maintenanceworkers.- Screens applicants to put them in jobs for whichthey can qualify.- Has more applicants than jobs; Needs help fromthe public and from employers with any kind of job tooffer.- Helps working people stranded in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>.- Helps able workers who had never before beenunable to find jobs - many of them residents of <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> and the Bay Area for years.- Provides the elderly who are receiving SocialSecurity with employees whom they can economicallyafford.- Helps the retired and elderly on Social Security tofind part-time jobs that lift them above the poverty level- Helps the elderly by finding them goodhousekeepers and companions.- Helps mothers with small children.- Operates without distinction or prejudice of anykind.- Helps refugees from many countries of the worldwho left all resources and security behind, to find jobsand regain their dignity.- Helps clients to obtain needed and deservedbenefits such as unemployment insurance andworkmens' compensation.- Is part of St. Anthony's Self-Restoration Program,to help people break out of the vicious cycle ofpoverty.St. Anthony Free Employment Service111 Golden Gate Avenue(Around the Cornerfrom St. Anthony Dining Room)<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94102Phone: (415) 431-7351Open WeekdaysHours: 8a.m. to 3p.m.Fr. Floyd A. Lotito, O.F.M.Chaplain and DirectorMr. James D. KiltyExecutive DirectorMr. Victor AilcornEmployment CounselorOver the eleven yearsI've been a P.O.A.member I estimate I'vemade contributions, andpaid dues and assessmentsto the rune of about$1,500.00.So why does every Tom,Dick and Harry politicianin town get to go to thePOA Installation Dinnerfor free and I don't?Dental PlanEd CollinsDear Editor:This is just a brief noteto let you know what typeof advertising is beingdone to promote PDS.We are currently runningour television commercialon Channel 2 (out ofOakland) and Channel 11(out of <strong>San</strong> Jose).Newspaper advertisinghas been done in theFremont Argus and theContra Costa Times.We are definitely on ourway to becoming one of themost successful prepaidplans in California. Pleasecontact this office for updatedsupplies andmaterials.We are here to assistyou.Sincerely,Professional DentalServices, Inc.NewspaperEditor:I support JimDachauer's suggestion tochange the name of Thenewspaper to The <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Officer.Tha name of our organizationis the "<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong><strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' <strong>Association</strong>".As a police officer whoworks with men andwomen police officers, Ifeel that all are entitled torecolnition by anewspaper that representsthe entire membership.Sincerely,Larry Birch, Co. DThanksDear Bob,I would like to take thisopportunity to express mysincere thanks and appreciationto you and themembers of your associationfor the support extendedme with my reelectionto the Health ServiceBoard.The overwhelming successof the election was dueto a lot of work and effortof many of you who madesure that the ballots weredistributed, signed andreturned for counting.The results go to provethat two departmentsworking together are betterthan one.Sincerely & fraternally,Harry ParetchanHealth Service SystemS.F.P.O.A.Enclosed are my duespayment for fiscal year 81-82.Regards to Gale Wrightfor a nice job on the policepaper.Sincerely,Ken Carstensen, RetiredPat on the BackDear Bob:Enclosed herewith is acheck for $13.50. TheS.F.P.O.A. has done a lotto keep the officers out ofthe gutter. Many politicianswould like us tocrawl on hands and kneesand beg for anything dueus.In 1946-1947 when theS.F. Veteran <strong>Police</strong>started, the regulars wereforbidden to organize.Orders from the chief,many captains and cityfathers. You fellows havecome a long way. Keep upthe good work. The next isbinding arbitration, Ihope.Fraternally,Tom Bianco, RetiredThanks, Tom, it's notoften that we receive letterssuch as yours. We truly apprec iate yourthoughtfulness.Bob Barry.Mission EmergencyEditor:Recently, having hadthe Occasion to arrive atMEH as a patient inuniform with another officerpatient, we foundourselves sitting in anemergency treatment roomfor about 25 minuteswaiting our turn to betreated in accordance withMEH priorities for ourparticular type injuries.<strong>Police</strong> CommissionerDr. David <strong>San</strong>chez, arrivedand inquired about ourtreatment. When hebecame aware that thedoctor had not yet reachedus, he left the room.Within three minutes Dr.<strong>San</strong>chez returned accompaniedby three doctors,two nurses and otherhospital technicians whopromptly proceeded withefficiency to our treatment.Thanks Dr. Dave!I should also mentionthe service of the cityparamedics to the hospitalwas prompt, anddemonstrated gratifyingefficiency in their care andconcern for us.Don TaylorCaptain, Mission StationMember, Board of Direc- D e a r C h a i r m a ntors Friedlander and Membersof the S.F.P.O.A. Corn-Recently Brother Simmsof the Richmond Stationhad a "discussion" withCaptain Kevin Mullen ofthat station regardinglocker searches. BrotherSimms and the Captainwere able to resolve theproblem with the enclosedorder. I complimentBrother Simms and urgeyou to have your unit commanderor officers-inchargeadopt a similarorder.Fraternally,Paul C. ChignellVice PresidentPlatoon Commanders:In the future refrainfrom entering lockers ofofficers in general serachesfor department equipment(e.g. PlC radios orccessories).If for any reason youhave to enter a specificlocker, call the officer andobtain his permission. Ifhe won't give permissionand you still have to get intothe locker, inform himof your intention to enter itand give him at least anhour to come to the stationto be present at the entry.Kevin J. MullenCaptain, Richmond StationSUNSHINERESTAURANT177 Steuart StreetBetween Mission & Howard,across from Rincon Annex)S.F.397-9057EA THERE ORTAKEOUTPHONEAHEADOpen 7ciays-6:30 AM to 10:00 PMC'osed at2:00 PM SundaysTO hGSTORAGECO.\WE CASH CHECKSmunity Services Committee:Thank you for yourgenerous contribution tothe <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong>Depaitment's <strong>1981</strong> SummerBackpacking Program.On April 3rd, ChiefMurphy approved this programfor 144 young <strong>San</strong>Franciscans, both boysand girls ages 13 - 15, and24 <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong><strong>Officers</strong>. As you know,each week this summer agroup of twelve young peopleand two <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong><strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong> willbackpack for three to fourdays into a selectedCalifornia wilderness area.Lt. Tim Thorson of theCommunity Relations Unitassigned Officer Tim Foleyand me to develop this program.Although each youngperson will contributesome money, and we arekeeping a tight budget, weneed more help. Knowingthis, Bob Barry and theS.F.P.O.A. Board ofDirectors suggested we request,through you, the remainderof our funding.We did and you graciouslyagreed.The combination of supportfrom Chief Murphyand the S.F.P.D., the.S.F.P.O.A. CommunityServices Committee, andgenerous civic groups suchas the 4-H Youth Programand RIDES for Bay AreaCommuters, will make thisprogram possible.Thank you very muchfor supporting this <strong>San</strong><strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Departmentsummer program.Sincerely,Officer Walter ScottCrime Prevention Education!Community RelationsABCTOWINGWE SELL MONEY ORDER8724 BRANNAN863-2828WE SELL. MUNI FAST PASSESWE DO NOT CASH PERSONAL CHECKS'WE CASH CHECKS, INC.REAR WOOLWORYHS STORE898 MARKET STREETAL GRAF (CORNER POWELL a MARKrI)SAN FRANCISCO. CA 94102(418) 986-3930.
At the request of several police officers, "SearchWarrants" is reprinted.The article this month deals with search warrants.Search warrants are used on a daily basis by the NarcoticsBureau and are often used by other members ofthe Bureau. However, there is no reason why the patrolforce could not make better use of search warrants.While some officers are skilled enough to prepare theaffidavit in support of the warrant, it is preferable tohave a deputy district attorney do it. In any case, adeputy district attorney should always be consultedwith so he can review the facts to determine if a warrantwill lie. I can be reached during office hours at553-1210.A Search Warrant i:1. An order in wnting2. In the name of the People3. Signed by a magistrate4. Directed to a peace officer5. Commanding him to search for personal property6. To bring before a magistrateCalifornia Penal Code Section 1523Whenever possible, a search warrant should be obtainedbyeonferring with a deputy district attorney.- The law accords preference to search warrants and thusputs the burden on the defense to demonstrate to thecourt that the warrant is defective. A search warrant isbased on an :affi4avit, usually that of a police officer,which demonstrates probable cause to believe that certamproperty is now located at a certain 1ocation Theaffidavit may be based on hearsay and need not disclosethe source of the information.FREDERICKA1 CONE- ATTORNEVATLAWSUITE 500582 MARKET STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94104TELEPHONE (415) 982-0390SEARCH WARRANTSby Assistant District Attorney William L. FazioSAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 13 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>A search warrant may be issued for: A vital aspect of the service of the search warrant1 . Stolen or embezzled property; relates to the execution of the warrant, i.e. the entranceProperty or things used as the means of commit- of the officers into the premises. The Penal Code retinga felony;2.quires tht the officers "knock and notice". This meansexactly what it says. The executing officers must an-3. When the property or things are in the possession nounce their authority and 'the purpose before enteringof any person with the intent to use it as a means of any doors or windows. Penal Code Section 1531. If thiscommitting a public offense, or in the possession of 'is not done, the officers risk having all eivdence supanotherto whom he may have delivered it for the pur- pressed. The "knock and notice" rule is excused if thepose of concealing it or preventing its being discovered; officers can relate reasons why they would be in danger,andor the occupants would be in immediate danger, such4. When the property or things to be seized consist of as information that the residents are armed or thatany item or constitutes any evidence which tends to there are hostages within the premises.show a felony has been committed, or tends to showthat a particular person has committed a felony. If, during the search, contraband, not, described inCalifornia Penal Code Section 1524 the warrant, is discovered, it can be legally seized andused for evidence assuming it was found within theWhen an officer has reason to believe that property scope of the search warrant. In other words, onewhich comes under the above description is now at aseraching for drugs would be within the scope of thecertain location, he should contact our office and set upwarrant by looking in drawers and cabinets within thea meeting with a deputy district attorney to determinedescribed premises. If, in so doing, a sawed-off shotgunwhether a search warrant will issue. The officer should was found, the shotgun could legally be seized.be prepared to relate the reasons why he believes theHowever, if the warrant was for a console T.V. set, oneproperty will be found at the specific location. A search would have exceeded the bounds of the warrant bywarrant is not limited to a search of• a building,looking in drawers and small cabinets.vehicles, containers, purses; the person of suspects areoften the subject of a search warrant. When the search is complete, a copy of the warrantWhen the search warrant is prepar,cd, 'the affiant, and a list of all property taken, must be left on thewho provided the probable cause for the warrant, must premises. The original search warrant inventory of prosignand date it and get it signed and dated by aperty 'seized and an affidavit and the return of themagistrate. A magistrate is defined as judges of the search warrant must be completed and returned to theSupreme Court, Court of Appeals, Superior Court,magistrate no later than 10 days from the issuance ofMunicipal Court and Justice Courts. However, it ap- the warrant. All property seized pursuant to the warpearsthe primary responsibility lies with munkipal rant should be properly marked and stored.court judges. - ' ",,• ^1I IIV US VI 4 dCI J,, dli ILIV WUI UI Ia,. IIforcement. Its importance in follow-up investigationsand the procuring of evidence should not be overlooked.NAMES YOU CAN COUNT ON!,VOGEL.FORD.--...5TH'AVE. & GEARY BLVD. • CALL 221-2300THE PEAK'S1316 CASTROSAN FRANCISCO826-0100CHATEAUCHURCH3435 ARMY.STREETSAN FRANCISCO 282-3433)_.%SOVER 48 YRS. 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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 14 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>The citizens of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> finally won a battleagainst a career criminal on June 8, <strong>1981</strong>. DefendantJerry C. Davis, 24 year old ex-con decided to skip a jurytrial set for June 15, <strong>1981</strong> and plead to all eight felonycounts against him. Sup. Judge Thomas Dandurandsentenced Jerry Davis to a heavy sentence of 16 yearsand 8 months to State Prison for the attempted robberyand shotgun beating of 84 year old Rosario Lopez, whoDavis beat with a sawed off shot gun and kicked-brepeatedly on March 19, <strong>1981</strong> when Davis posed as asecurity guard and was let in to the unsuspecting lady'shome. Mrs. Lopez was with an 18 year old girl who wasa live-in companion of the 84 year old victim.Davis walked in and immediately pulled out a 12gauge shotgun and put the barrel to the mouth of the 18year old and then knocked her to the floor of the frontroom of the home at 544 Funston Avenue. The 84 yearold then began to scream and he knocked her down andshe continued yelling. He then, in the presence of the 18year old on the floor, hit the old woman's back with theshotgun and kicked her until she became unconscious.Institutional Services, Inc. of Redwood City has beencontracted to do a yearbook for the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong><strong>Police</strong> Department. Gale Wright and I have begunworking with I.S.I. on the monumental task of schedulingphoto sessions for the entire department. Photopackages will also be available for those members whoNotes on theCommissionby Gerry SchmidtFour new General Orders were adopted by the Commissionat its June 24th meeting:1. General Order F-2 regarding Code Three and PursuitDriving.2. General Order B-3 regarding Equipment.3. General Order G-1 regarding a DepartmentMotor Pool.4. General Order R-3 regarding an UnderwaterRecovery Unit.The Commission has been meeting regularly inpublic hearings relative to adopting Standards andCriteria for applicants to qualify for Public Convenienceand Necessity Taxicab Permits. It was interestingto note that at its June 17th meeting, an attorneyfrom the City Attorney's office recommendedthey adopt a thirty mile residency requirement for suchapplicants.Braptha/f3ea.'zese Cuisine'Jhe place is a i-are oasis in /he m,lslof ooerwhelmin culinary lu//ness.—JacA 3he1/on7h is a s/a/ion of 9rea/ charm anlunimpeacha/e au/hen/icily.''—f. 2. 7?eaa qfncluryrounl 9ourmel&Ie.1-3al 6 L7'17C un/if...c3un. 5 L7 7.9r 'Jut! JJar.23e1!y VancbP 0 LICE S TOR Y by Dave Toschi, RobberyDavis then rummaged through the home and wouldcome back every few minutes and touch both the oldlady and the 18 year old girl. The young girl thoughtshe was going to be raped at this point so she got all hercourage and while the defendant was in the back of thehome, she got up and ran as fast as her young legscould carry her. She screamed on the street, running toBalboa Street. She fell into a man's arms and she sawthe suspect walk from the home, running to GoldenGate Park where he disappeared.Mrs. Lopez was taken to S.F. Hospital with a concussion,a right ear almost lacerated off from either a kickor being hit with the shotgun, two broken fingers on theONLY ARM SHE HAS. She lost an arm in 1930 in anauto accident. She had approximately 30 differentbruises on her back, many still showing the indentationof THE SHOTGUN BARREL. To this day she is stillshowing signs of the brutal beating. But she is recovering.I got my first break in the case on March 20, <strong>1981</strong>,24 hours later. Up to then I had very little to go on.Seems a young lady was walking in Golden Gate ParkDEPA R TMEN TYEARBOOKby Gerry Schmidtare interested.Historical writers will be researching the department'spast for the narrative portion of the book.Once again, if you are interested in participating inthe compilation of what promises to be a memorablebook, feel free to give either of us a call.I :l I'..1 I J' ii)2399 Folsom St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 647-3716625 Mission St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 495-333682 First St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 495-4426780 El Camino Real, Millbrae 583-04872280 Monument Blvd., ConcordFRESH COOKED DAILY• CHICKEN• SHORT RIBS • SPARERIBSCOOKED TURKEYS ON ORDERFRESH SEA FOOD DAILYSelect Fresh FreshCheeses 8 Salads KilledCold Cuts Daily PoultrTHE BIKE SHOPSALES • RENTALS • REPAIRSRALEIGH BICYCLESCALL665-3092TRADE.INS!4621 LINCOLN WAY M.C. - VISA CLOSED MONDAYSnear Funston and Fulton Streets, about 20 years old, inthe park she noticed a blue shirt and a pair of pants.She called Richmond Station and they took the clothingand discovered a driver's license and photo of a JerryDavis, with a <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> address.Checking his name, they saw he was an ex-con justout, sentenced to five counts of robbery in March 1978.Sentence 3 years State Prison - he was out already. Ishowed photos to the 18 year old victim, no ID, the 84year old could ID no one. So, I had an idea to callParole Officer Dick Bandettini. Luckily, Bandettiniknew Davis. He was HIS PAROLEE, knew that heworked in a day care center at 1736 <strong>Page</strong> Street. I askedfor a recent photo of Davis, showed it again to the 18year old, NO ID. So I decided to bring Bandettini withme and question Davis to see how he acted. Since Daviswas on parole, Bandettini had authority to search hispremises. After one hour I told Bandettini to haveDavis booked e/r Parole. I still did not have enough,but I was going to put Davis in a live show up and bringthe 18 year old victim in. Davis agreed, peacefully.Bandettini walked with him to Davis' room andsomehow, Davis had concealed a small sawed offshotgun under a hospital bed wrapped in a towel. Daviswent for the gun, I was in the kitchen gathering someevidence and heard Bandettini cry for help.I confronted Davis three different times at the doorwaymaking a target of myself hoping Davis wouldstand with his shotgun and give me a shot with my 38cal. He never gave me a shot, he was kneeling behindBandettini with the shotgun at Bandettini's head andthen pointing at me. Finally, after 3% hours Davis gaveup. We booked him 236PC, 245aPC, 12021PC, 459PC664/221PC. 245bPC, 417bPC, 664/187PC. After an allday prelim hearing on April 10, <strong>1981</strong>, with Asst. DAChiantelli of Career Criminal doing a fine job, we gotDavis held on all eight charges.Oh, we GOT A BONUS. The 18 year old victimmade a court I.D. But on June 8, <strong>1981</strong> Davis changedhis plead to GUILTY and Judge Thomas Dandurandreally handed down a sentence that I "could live with",16 years 8 months. To be officially sentenced on <strong>July</strong> 6,<strong>1981</strong> in Dept. #26, new court. I called all the children ofRosario Lopez that night. For once I was pleased to givethem the Judge's sentence. But Mrs. Lopez will neverbe the same. She has amnesia and gets dizzy from thetrauma of the beating. I am told Jerry Davis will do aminimum of 12 years in State Prison, even with goodbehavior.NEIL'S GROCERIES2203 GENEVASAN FRANCISCO 94134 585-4541Liquors - Beer - WineDelicatessen8AM-12PMFriday & Sat. 8AM -2 AMGuadalajarade Noche2981 -24th St.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94110647-98754031 JJaIoa c<strong>San</strong> Jrancisco- W1 Jltàjor Greo/ Cart/sDoris'SHEAR MAGICBeauty SalonAngela KimFor Men and Women4615 Geary Blvd. (between 10th & 11th Ave.)<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94118 (415) 387-6363TELEPHONES (415) 285-4562(415) 285-4797FREE ESTIMATESImpethxL tuto 1,aintin'PALACE OF INFRA-RED BAKED ENAMEL"EXPERT BODY AND FENDER REPAIRS3135 - 24TH STREETBET, SO. VAN NESS & FOLSOM NICK PORSHNIKOFVSAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 94110 DWP4ER
THEJUDICIARY<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' Assn.Dear Sir:The judiciary has given the criminal and the schoolrowdyevery constitutional advantage and a few more,at the same time curbing the traditional powers of ourpolice and school administrators. The scales of justicehave been tilted much too far in favor of the criminaland school-bully, and so the criminal and the schoolbullyare winning the war over our police and ourschools.The courts are not interested in swift justice but inplaying games with technicalities. The courts are notinterested in whether the criminal is guilty but whetherthe police abused the criminal's 'newly enhancedrights'.The judiciary is the only branch of governmentoperating outside the control of the people. The peoplemust gain control of the judiciary in which they can votefor judges, including and especially the judges of theU.S. Supreme Court and our state Supreme Courts.Lifetime appointment of judges in which the peoplehave no control must be discontinued as soon as we canchange the constitution. Lifetime appointment ofjudges is freedom's Achilles heel.Liberal judges use phrases like the Communists, inthat the more they liberate us with their liberal rulings,the more freedom they take from us. In many areaswhere we always had a choice, now the active liberaljudges make the rulings for us and we do it their way orgo to jail. The judges are doing our thinking for us andgradually we lose our freedom as we are being rules,more •and more; by judicial tyranny, a form oftotalitarianism. A manby the name of Ronald Reaganmay have been prophetic when he said, "Iftotalitarianism ever comes to the United States it willcome in the name of liberalism."THE COURTS ARE THE CULPRIT.A plea for freedom and justice,Jesse C. Hartman<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>The opinion printed here does not necessarily representthe position of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>'<strong>Association</strong>. Our policy has been, and continues to be,to print as broad a representation of opinions as spaceallows. .This policy includes articles by both police officersand non-police officers. EditorMONTEREY LIQUORCO.771 Monterey Blvd.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94127585-9070THERE'S GOLD IN SAN FRANCISCO...SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 15 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>YOU SCRATCH MY BACK AND I'LL SCRATCH YOURSWHAT DID YOU SAY THAT PERSON'S NAME WAS?I am writing this article because I am embarrassedfor what took place on June 26, <strong>1981</strong> at the P.O.A. InstallationDinner. When I say embarrassed, I amspeaking in terms of being embarrassed for the people(our elected station, detail and bureau reps) who werenot even shown the common courtesy of having theirnames mentioned. After all these are the people whomake the P.O.A. what it is today. These are the samepeople who attempt to obtain better benefits and workingconditions for the officers they represent. As this articlegoes on you will find that no names are mentioneduntil the end. Those names listed are the names of theofficers who were not mentioned at the dinner. Thesepeople deserve to be mentioned.I strongly believe that the M.C. could have spent histime up at the podium introducing members of ourDEPARTMENT, and what they have accomplished,rather than informing us who was going where on hisnext vacation, or who his very, very close friends were.The M.C. certainly did have a lot of close frIends. Imust make myself very clear on this next point. Therewere many people in attendance who had their namesmentioned, and some of these people, without saying,have nothing but respect from the officers of ourdepartment. However, some of the other people mentionedwere there for only one purpose. This purposecan be summed up in one word, "POLITICS". I know,and without reservation can say, "We know", whothese people were.This year, as in the past, I had my mind made upthat my wife and I would not attend, mainly due to thepolitics that are involved each year, but as usual I attendedanyway, looking forward to seeing many friendsWe received a letter recently signed by 30 people. Itwas a copy of a letter which they had sent to the Calif orniaSupreme Court. Because we think the letter expressesso clearly the feelings of many Californians, I'd.like to read it to you."We are extremely disturbed by your decision alllowinga new trial for Barry Floyd Braeseke, kifler of hisparents and grandfather. That a relatively minortechnicality should result in the overthrow of a justdecision is appalling. That the taxpayers of the stateshould be expected to pay for a retrial, a trial in whichprevious confessions are not to be used in evidence andLOUIS'BREAKFAST, LUNCH ANDFAMILY STYLE DINNERSOVERLOOKING SEAL ROCKby Bob Martinez, Co. D -within the department that an occasion like this bringstogether. For this, I am very happy that my wife and Idid attend. Needless to say, what transpired during theintroduction phase of the dinner was down right offensive.Some people will say that "Politics is the name ofthe game"; well, I say what happened to FRIEND-SHIP, TRUST AND MUTUAL RESPECT. I reallydon't put the blame on any one individual for what occurred(there is a strong possibility that some nameswere given at the last minute). In fact, the occasion, asa whole, was very well planned except for that portionthat I have criticized above in this article.I speak for myself, but believe that many other peoplein attendance share my feelings on what I havestated above. I hope I get the point across. Better planningshould go into the Installation of <strong>Officers</strong>. Look atit this way, two years from now, maybe the only peoplewho will be in attendance will be the ones that wererecognized this time around (most of them left shortlyafterwards). It would be a shame to spend money onentertainment, and have no one there to enjoy it.Now to get down to why I really wrote this article.Let's give credit where credit is due. My congratulationsand thanks to the hard-working members of theBoard who were not mentioned at the dinner. BobSwaB (Co. A), Dan Linehan (Co. B), Dave Herman(Co. C), Mike Dempsey (Co. D), Ron Parenti (Co. E),Mike Gannon (Co. F), Bill Simms (Co. 0), JohnMinkel (Co. H), George Grant (Co. I), Jerry Dohertyand Gale Wright (Co. K), Jim Strange and RoySullivan (HQS), Bob Huegle (Insp.) and Duane Collins(Tac. Div.).SUPREME COURT JUSTICEEditorial by Jim OsborneVice President & General ManagerKGO-TVfor which one of the more important witnesses will bemissing because of his death, is almost unbelievable.'Almost unbelievable' but not quite - because of therecent track record of the Court."It seems very obvious to us that no amount ofmoney, no number of new prisons will bring the acceleratingcrime wave under control as long, as ourcourts are so prejudicial in favor of protecting thecriminal rather than his victim."As citizens we are becoming increasingly convincedthat our system of justice is in dire need of an overhaul.The multi-appeals, early and easy paroles, emphasis ontechnical requirements which overly protect thecriminal and make police work so difficult anddisheartening, lead us to suspect that the entire systemworks for the benefit of the lawyers, judges, socialworkers, and criminals."902 POINT LOBOSSAN FRANCISCO 387-6330The man they wrote about confessed four differenttimes that he committed the triple murder. Those confessionsmeant nothing to our Supreme Court.310 VALENCIASAN FRANCISCOMANAGER, BOB REIS, MR. U.S.A.ME 6AM 10PMSAT.8AM 6PMSUN. lOAM 4PMPROFESSIONAL PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTIONFOR WOMEN AND MEN - BEGINNER THROUGH ADVANCED.FEATURING THE FINEST IN FREE WEIGHTS AND NAUTILUSEQUIPMENT IN THE BAY AREA.LOW INTRODUCTORY RATES! CONVENIENT TO MUNI AND BART.JON LOYD BOB REISTHE PROFESSIONAL DIFFERENCETIFFANY'SLODGE80-29TH STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94110824-4611OUR PLACE4461 MISSIONSAN FRANCISCO239-9400
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 18 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>On Thursday, June 11, <strong>1981</strong>, the Italian-American members of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong><strong>Police</strong> Department, sponsored a fund raising dinner dance at the S.F. Italian-American Hall, to benefit the village of Morra de <strong>San</strong>ctis, Italy (the village adopted by<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>) devastated by an earthquake last year.Food and prizes were donated by community supporters and, as a result ofeveryone's personal efforts, a check for over $10,000 will be presented to Mr. JamesScatena, Chairman of the Relief Committee.BENEFIT DINNERNumerous dignataries were present among the 600 people attending, includingChief Murphy and his wife, Mr. Alessandro Vattani, Consul General of Italy, and theMayor of Milan, Italy.The benefit was more than financially successful as the celebrants danced and enjoyedthemselves far into the night, knowing they were responsible for helping rebuilda small part of a beautifulcountry geographically distant but close to their hearts.The grand prize was donated by Frank Dill Travel Agency - a trip for two toHawaii, flight and accomodations - won by Inspector Marty Bastiani.IRON WOODCAFE901 COLESTREETSANFRANCISCO664-0224THIRDWORLDMARKET Fillmore & Turk<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>567-0165(415) 567-7625KINOKUNIYA BOOK STORESOF AMERICA CO., LTDJAPAN CENTER(UPPER LEVEL OF WEST BLDG.)1581 WEBSTER ST., SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
_-d-..'- _________.1..UI ____--'a-... * . - a--• . '-I-F-- -SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 19 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>Reprinted S.F. ProgressiW Youth & The Law<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Chief Cornelius P. Murphy: "One ofthe most serious problems facing the City of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>and the <strong>Police</strong> Department is the high incidence of crimeand unrest among our young people."Chief Murphy's words echo a general movementthroughout the state to look deeper into the youth crimeproblem-- -and to do something positive about it.Both the State of California and the City of <strong>San</strong> Francscare taking immediate action to address this growingconcern of all citizens.9' STATE OFCALIFORNL4The state's juvenile justice system, and youth laws werefounded more than 20 years ago and today they reflect' apatchwork quilt of inconsistency.The track record o juvenile justice in California has: often been described as "out of date" and that the state isa lousy parent.The inconsistency of the California Youth Authority(CYA), the state's arm of the law in handling juvenile of-• ,: fenders, s rampant.Now in the State Assembly there is legislation---AB 419---which will, if passed, establish a Commission for the Reviewof the Juvenile Court Law.From information we have received, this will NOT be• '' just another commission" but one formed to address a• single objective and with a due date for its report--on thegovernor's desk by January 1983.We believe this commission, composed of leading law enforcementofficials and school representatives, will make amajor contribution to this important aspect of our society.Our only regret is that the work was not begun sooner.• •' The work of the commission should be given the highestpriority and move with reasonable speed in the coming• ' months.• We extend our appreciation to Assemblymen Nolan, Gogginand Greene and others for introducing this importantpiece of legislation and urge its timely passage.' THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO_________ In keeping with the wordspf Chief Murphy quoted at thetop of this editorial, the Sad Fraücisco <strong>Police</strong> Department is'taking positive action through its Community Relations unitto assist youth in our City.Chief Murphy and.his staff are , planning a series of constructiveactivities fOr youth to include camping, tickets forfaathletic events dances and other social functions in addi-.riiIly dental prograrri•tion to recreational equipment for 'sports events an1 corn-Peli:nOf the keys to the success of the program is theplacement of police in the position of building better corn-FOR ACTIVE AND RETIRED POA MEMBERSAll <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> City & County Employees are also eligible. It is the top priority of the Community Relations unit.Chief Murphy is seeking public funds to help in this vitalservice.Businesses and individuals are being asked to help--inany amount. -• -If you have an interest in this important activity of ourpolice department, we urge your participation.Checks may be made payable to:' Friends of the <strong>Police</strong>Department/Sumnmer Youth Program, 850 Bryant Street,Room 553, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA, 94103 or your contributionsmay be sent directly to the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> Progress, Youthprogram Editorial Department, 851 Howard Street, SF,CA, 94103 and we will be happy to forward them to ChiefMurnhv.IP1)5 helps us stay healthy.Your farnilys dental health is tremendously • 3. 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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 20 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>The Bird Court: How Liberal Is It?Reprinted from The California Journal by Kenneth Kahn• A criminal case pivoting on the legality of policesearch methods has been appealed to the state SupremeCourt. Question:Based on previous cases, how are theseven justices apt to rule? Answer: Probably for thedefendant, with the key vote cast by Justice MathewTobriner.The Supreme Court is deciding a claim by a citizenwho is trying to collect damages from a city which theindividual alleges was negligent. Question: Is the courtapt to rule for the citizen or the government? Answer:The odds are heavily in favor of the citizen.The court is attempting to decide a civil conflict betweenan employer and an employee involving unsafeworking conditions. Question: Will the court backmanagement or labor? Answer: The worker will probablywin.These conclusions about probable actions by thestate Supreme Court are drawn from an analysis of thedecisions handed down by the Bird Supreme Court.The analysis covers cases deQided since 1977, whenGovernor Jerry Brown made three appointments to thecourt - Chief Justice Rose Elizabeth Bird and JusticesWiley Manuel and Frank C. Newman. The statisticsare based only on cases in which at least two justicesdissented from the majority opinion. And the numbersproduced some interesting findings:• Chief Justice Bird is not the most "liberal" memberof the court. Her old law professor, Newman, votesmore consistently for defendants, workers, consumersand plaintiffs in negligence cases than the chief justice.• Two of the so-called "liberal" justices, the veteransMathew Tobriner and Stanley Mosk, cannot becounted as sure liberal votes on some types of issues.• If either Mosk or Tobriner defects to the cónservativeside, chances are the liberals will be outvoted onany specific case.• Tobriner can be considered the swing vote on thebench; statistics indicate he is rarely on the losing side.• Manuel, who died last month, was a former executivein the attorney general's office before his firstappointment to the Alameda County Superior Court byBrown He had a pqrcentage record almost identical toMosk's in votes on negligence cases, but they nearlyalways took oppothte positions. l'his means that one ofthem usually 'formed a majority with Bird, Tobrinerand Newman.The Newman DifferenceNewman, who voted the liberal line in more than 90percent of the cases in all categories, was second toTobriner in the percentage of time with the majority.One reason is that Newman joined the bench in Januaryof 1978, and his percentage figures are distorted,somewhat by the fact that he did not participate in asmany cases as the others.Newman's arrival on the court made a significant differencein the outcome of cases. In the months prior tohis arrival, the Bird court handed down conservativedecisions in non-unanimous cases about half the time.With Newman, liberal judgments have been rendered77 percent of the time. Bird and Newman usually votetogether to form a liberal anchor, with Frank Richardsonand William P. Clark Jr. doing precisely the samething at the other end of the judicial specturm.Stanley Mosk, •a former attorney general appointedby former Governor Edmund G. Brown Sr., votes withthe majority three-quarters of the time. He is consideredone of the more creative justices in the countryand he pioneered the concept of "independent stategrounds," allowing the court to ignore United StatesSupreme Court 4ecisions and go its own way. (Moskclaims the federal and state constitutions serve differentpurposes, and therefore similar issues can be decideddifferent ways by the federal and state judiciaries.)Mosk's voting record can vary dramatically, dependingupon the issue. Only Newman votes with consumersmore often than Mosk. But in other civil casesinvolvingbusiness, he is just as apt to vote for a corporation asan individual.The Swing VotesIt is thus impossible to develop a single liberal or conservativeprofile for the entire court. It is true thatNewman and Bird were liberal on all issues and thatClark and Richardson were just as conservative. Butthe swing voters - Manuel, Mosk and Tobriner -were not nearly as consistent. Look at how the courtreacted in six different situations.• Criminal cases involving constitutional questions,such as search and seizure of the death penalty. Bird,Newman and Mosk could be counted to vote for thedefendant almost all of the time. Tobriner joined themthree-quarters of the time, building a four vote majority.When Tobriner went over to the prosecution, heusually formed a conserative bloc with Clark, Richardsonand Manuel.• Criminal cases involving miscellaneous issues, suchas evidence questions, the rights of the mentally andsexually disturbed, trial by jury and prisoner rights.Bird and Newman voted consistently for the defendant.The key votes were cast by Mosk and Tobriner, whovoted for the defendant 75 percent of the time. Yet,they often disagreed. And when one of them voted withClark and Richardson, Manuel' usually provided thefourth vote for a majority.• Civil cases involving injury or liability. The court asa whole ruled in favor of the plaintiff in 14 out of 15cases. The reason is that Newman, Bird and Tobrinertook the liberal line almost all of the time. They wereinvariably joined by either Mosk or Manuel, withRichardson bolting from Clark on occasion.• Civil cases with constitutional issues such asfreedom of religion, freedom of theY press, privacy orequal protection under the law. Clark and Richardsonposted 100 percent conservative ratings in these cases,and they were joined by Manuel most of the time. Inessence, the court swung with Mosk, who joined theliberal group of Newman, Bird and Tobriner two-thirdsof the time.• Consumer-versus-business cases. Tobriner was thekey in these cases. He voted with the majority in all butone case, and the court went with business on the threeoccasions that Tobriner did. Clark and Richardsonvoted against consumers in every instance. These casesinvolved such subjects as price fixing, usury and consumerfraud.• Labor-versus-management cases. Labor has threestalwarts on the court in Bird, Newman and Tobriner.The other justices, especially Mosk, join them oftenenough to give workers a victory in more than fourfifthsof the cases. The issues involve workers' compensations,bargaining rights, and due process for dismissedemployees.Overall, if someone is trying to predict the outcomeof a case during oral argument before the court, the keywords are: Watch Tobriner.• ,". . . Squirrel?!!"0(415) 362-9300 COLOR TV'SVirginia Hotel312 MASON ST.SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102TWO BLOCKS FROM DOWNTOWNAIRLINE TERMINALACROSS FROMBANKAMERICARO &MILTON HOTEL MASTER CHAROECAR RANZAJEWELRY2859 A MISSION STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94110824-1102YERBA BUENAMARKET201 - 6TH STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94103777-6126Thinking about picnics? 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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 21 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>TOURIST TRAPThe Diet Workshop program that will begin on Thursday, <strong>July</strong> 23rd, 5:30p.m. inthe Hail of Justice auditorium has been labelled "extremely beneficial, its effectslong-lasting and far superior to other methods of weight control," by Inspector JohnMcKenna - who boasts a weight loss of over 50 pounds.The program centers around Diet, Exercise, Behavior Modification and Nutritionand will run for 10 weeks with limited enrollment of 50 people.Mary Gamba, who has been with The Diet Workshop for 8 years and was named"Instructor of the Year, <strong>1981</strong>" will lead the group through its last meeting inSeptember. Special "stress reduction" exercises will be a part of this newest employeeprogram sponsored by the <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>' Stress Program and <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>'<strong>Association</strong>.PRESENTSThE WORKING PERSON SEMINARFOR HALL OF JUSTICE EMPLOYEES & MEMBERS OF THE S.F. POLICEDEPT.BEGINNING THURS., JULY 23, <strong>1981</strong>,5:30 P.M. IN THEHALL OF JUSTICE AUDITORIUMa 10-week pre-registered, pre-paid seminar for the working person* featuring the ''6 Cyc'e Super Weight Loss Program"• weekly topics presented by a trained and qualified instructor* weekly instruction in Diet, Exercise, Behavior Modification and Nutrition* private weigh-in and consultation prior to each meeting*funl* excitement in losingirealistic goal. setting to et you where you want to be*iatHaveYouGotTo?* Interested?? Call 661-7200 to register or for further information*10 wceks/84$.00 pro-registered, pro-paidDianne Feinstein, MayorCity & County of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong><strong>July</strong> 10, <strong>1981</strong>Dear Mayor Feinstein:I have been working in the Western Addition/Hayes Valley area of the cityfor the last nine years. Never has the problem of street crime been as bad asit is today. In the month of June, there were 220 robberies in area "B". I haveseen local residents and tourists beaten, robbed, raped and even murdered.Yesterday, I found two Swedish tourists walking in front of the "PinkPalace" at Turk and Webster Streets. They were led there by this map I amenclosing. I have marked area "B" and the "Pink Palace". There is also amay showing the robbery patterns in area "B" during the month of June.Several officers from my unit have tried to get the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> Conventionand Visitors Bureau to discourage tourists from going into the area.They refuse to do so and I understand some of their reasoning, but this mapleads the poor unsuspecting foreigner right into the wolves' den; it is actiallyproviding the thugs of the neighborhood with victims. Then I have to spendall my time trying to get to the victims before they become another dot on ourarea crime map.There are literally hundreds of Victorians west of the area in. theHaight/Ashbury that would provide an equally picturesque walk withoutleading our tourists through this high-crime area.All the men and women of the Tactical Division would appreciate anythingyou could do to help us in this uphill battle against crime.Very truly yours,Duane C. CollinsP.O.A. DirectorTactical DivisionAnother 'second-story man' bites the dust!I- -CONTINENTAL FOOD AND LOUNGEI -I VLASTA'S EUROPEANI RESTAURANTIVLASTA K(JCERA 2420 LOMBARD ST.V CLOSED MONDAYS SAN FRANCISCOA OPEN: 5:30 PM-IIFM PHONE 931-7533I = - -DONATE BLOODIRWIN MEMORIALBL00b BANKOF THESAN FRANCISCOMEDICAL SOCIETY:.56764OOPHONE 824-6672AFTER 6 P.M. & SUN. 824-6671ELhIIDHN Tuwirnj & Sinraqil1851 NEWCOMB AVENUEJAY ARMSTRONG OFF 4700 BLOCK ON THIRD Sr.HARLEY ROWE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 94124
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 22 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>MEDAL OF VALORThe Awards Committee met in Room 551, Hall ofJustice, on Friday, May 21, <strong>1981</strong> at 0930 hours, inregular session.Silver MedalPOLICE OFFICERS PETER A. BALESTRERI ANDJAMES E. DRAGO• For services rendered on Thursday, November 20,1980, at 0150 hours, when they responded to Van NessAvenue and Geary Street and were flagged down bywitnesses who said a crazy man had just fired two shotsat another man and then ran around the corner. Theofficers then went after the suspect, located him in adoorway and helled repeatedly to him to drop the gun.The suspect responded by saying, "I don't think so,"and began swinging the gun back and forth in thedirection of both officers. The officers, at great , personalrisk, held their fire and after approximately 20seconds the suspect slightly lowered his weapon whichwas enough for the officers to rush him, grab his armand take the gun away from him.LIEUTENANT DAVID P. CHRISTENSEN, POLICEOFFICERS LUIS W. HAMILTON AND DENNIS J.CALLAGHANFor services rendered on Thursday, August 14, 1980,at 0530 hours, when they responded to 78 ManchesterStreet on a communications dispatch of shots beingfired. The suspect had barricaded himself in an upperflat and was firing indiscriminately into the street.Responding to the second floor they attempted to talkthe suspect into surrendering, at which time heresponded by firing six rounds from a .357 Magnumrevolver through the door, barely missing the officers.The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Department SWAT Team arrivedand the suspect continued to fire at the officers.After all efforts failed in an attempt to get the suspectto surrender, the officers returned the suspect's fire,fatally wounding him.Bronze MedalSERGEANT MARION D. JACKSON, SERGEANTJOAQUIN G. SANTOS, POLICE OFFICER PAUL F.MAKAVECKASFor services rendered on Friday, November 28, 1980,at 1845 hours, when they receiv,ed a cryptic telephonemessage that at 111 Mason Street, Room #305, severalsuspects were "bagging" heroin and that the suspectswere armed. They immediately responded to the locationin question. Two officers went to the front doorand a third covered the rear window. After knocking,the door was opened and the officers identifiedthemselves. They were immediately confronted by twoarmed suspects, one with gun in hand. One of thesuspects threw his weapon under the bed while theother suspect continued to point his at the officers. Theofficers ordered him to drop the weapon but he did notdo so until after the third officer crawled in the rearwindow and ordered him to drop it. Seven othersuspects were inside the room also, one a female whowas wearing a shoulder holter containing a loaded .38caliber revolver. All suspects were taken into custodyand the officers recovered $1,707.00 in U.S. Currency,a large quantity of heroin, other drugs, cameras andstenographic equipment.SERGEANT JAMES F. RIBERO, POLICE OF-FICER, LEON K. LOEWFor services rendered on Wednesday, December 24,1980, at 0223 hours, when they responded to a radiocall of a suicidal jumper who was on the roof of a sevenstory building at 2565 Third Street. The officers'went tothe roof of the building and tried to dissuade the manfrom jumping. The man then climbed over the edge ofthe roof and with his arms fully extended, held on onlyby his fingertips. The officers disregarding their ownsafety and cognizant of the hazards involved, i.e., raining,wet and slippery, grbbed the 175 lb. man by botharms and, despite his struggling, managed to pull himback upon the roof and saved his life.GRANDMA'S SALOONJim (Goober) SmithRetired SFPD1232 Noriega St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> CA 94122Phone (415) 665-7892INSPEcTORS RONALD P. KERN AND KENNETHR. KING, POLICE OFFICER ROBERT C.HERNANDEZFor services rendered on Tuesday, November 18,1980, at approximately 2030 hours, when they observeda wanted suspect traveling in a vehicle in the area of45th and Taraval Streets. The officers stopped thesuspect and identified themselves as police officers. Thesuspect immediately produced a revolver and pointed itat the officers. Officer Kern then pulled his weapon andfired at the suspect. The suspect fled with the officers inhot pursuit, but they lost him in the area of Ocean andEvergiade. A check revealed the auto was registered to130 Morningside Drive. The officers responded to thatlocation and found the suspect hiding in the basement.He was then taken into custody.ASSISTANT INSPECTOR VINCENT P. REPE1'TOFor services rendered on Wednesday, November 26,1980, at approximately 1805 hours, enroute to the Hallof Justice to report for duty, observed a large crowd inthe 400 block of Ellis watching two persons, one with aknife attacking the other. The Inspector alighted fromhis vehicle to intercede as the suspect was repeatedlylunging at thevictim with the knife. The Inspector steppedbetween the combatants, grabbed the suspect'sarm and in its downward thrust, and after a brief struggle,disarmed and arrested the suspect. This suspect, ina similar incident in June of this year stabbed anotherperson who required hospitalization. The actions of theInspector, without doubt, prevented serious, if not fatalinjuries to this victim.POLICE OFFICERS ROBERT T. MC MILLAN ANDRONALD M. DINSLAGEFor services rendered on November 14, 1980, at 1627hours, in the apprehension of an armed suspect whohad committed numerous- armed robberies of smallbusiness establishments in various parts of the city.These officers, through patient and diligent investigation,identified the suspect, staked out his premises andwhen he arrived in a stolen vehicle arrested him beforehe could pull a .38 caliber revolver from his waistband.POLICE OFFICER TERRANCE M. COLLINSFor services rendered on Sunday, November 23,1980, at 2138 hours, while on foot patrol in the 1300block of Irving Stret, observed flames leaping 30 feetinto the sky from an apartment house located at 1295-15th Avenue. After broadcasting the -fire on his PlCradio, he responded and was told by fleeing tenantsthat an elderly woman was still in her apartment on thethird floor. The officer, disregarding his own safety,responded to the third floor and to the woman's apartmentand called out to her but there was no answer. Atthat moment an intense blast of smoke forced the officerto leve the building gagging from smoke inhalation.The body of the elderly woman was laterdiscovered on the inside stairway where she had apparentlyran into the fire and perished. Althoughthwarted in his efforts to rescue the victim, Officer Collinsexhibited outstanding bravery above and beyondthe call of duty.POLICE OFFICER ROBERT R. CROSATFor services rendered on Saturday, December 13,1980, at approixmately 1540 hours, off duty and drivinghis personal car at 28th Avenue and CaliforniaStreet, interrupted an incident wherein a male suspectwith a buck knife was chasing another male. The officerpursued the suspect, stopped him, and identifiedhimself as a police officer. The suspect immediatelybegan waving his knife in a menacing gesture as he approachedthe officer. The officer, unarmed, made amotion toward his back as if he was about to draw apistol. The suspect hesitated, dropped his knife andwas taken into custody. It was later learned that thesuspect was attempting to rob the man he was chasingwhen the officer interceded.Meritorious ConductPOLICE OFFICERS DAVID B. MC LAUGHLINAND GABRIEL F. GALLAREADFor services rendered on Friday, November 28, 1980,at approximately 0400 hours, when they conducted aninvestigation into the activities of a man in the area ofMcAllister and Lyon, carrying a radio, TV equipment,a backpack and other miscellaneous items. This investigationresulted in the discovery of a brutallymurdered man who had been killed by this suspect.Had these officers not been so painstakingly thoroughin their investigation and choosing to take that extrastep, this case would have otherwise been most complexand may have remained unsolved for a great period oftime.<strong>Police</strong> CommissionCommendationSERGEANTS JAMES C. BAILEY, RICHARD D.HOLDER AND JULIAN M. LANDMAN, POLICEOFFICERS JAMES W. BLOESCH, GEORGE B.CIMA, BRIAN M. D'ARCY, ROBERT J. DELTORRE, JERRY C. DONOVAN, EDWARD B.DULLEA, JOHN J. HENNESSEY, DONALD I. HEN-SIC, DOUGLASS KIDD, MICHAEL P. LAWSON,MARK A. POTTER, RICHARD G. SHEEHAN,WAYNE J. SMITH, RICHARD G. SUDANO ANDMICHAEL F. TRAVISFor services rendered on Thursday, June 5, 1980,when they responded to 1125 Folsom Street, premisesthat were occupied by a radical group known as theTribal Thumb which is a branch of the Black LiberationArmy and arrested 5 suspects.This was an especiallycourageous assault by these officers in that the subjectswere known to be armed with firearms and variousexplosive devices.SERGEANT ISAAC J. HENRY, POLICE OFFICERSJOSEPH W. WEATHERMAN, DANILO G.ESTIMADA, MAURICE E. EDWARDS, LEONARDC. BELL, ROBERT J. BARBERO, ALLEN L. YIP,MARK C. DONZELLI, ANTONIO L. CASILLAS,MICHAEL GONZALES, ROBERT C. SPRINGER,LEON K. LOEW, DOUGLAS M. CLENNELL ANDMARIO DI LORENZOFor services rendered on the morning of November 7,1980, when they responded to a Communications call ofnumerous shots being fired in the immediate vicinity of2183 Revere Street, and apprehended a sniping suspectwho had plagued the lives of motorists and passengersalong Highway 280 for several months. Located in acloset of the suspect's premises was an AR-15, a gasmask, five boxes of .38 and .357 caliber ammunition, apair of binoculars and a flashlight.POLICE OFFICERS LAWRENCE A. GRAY,MELVIN S. BAUTISTA, DAVID R. ROBINSONAND MICHAEL J. BIELFor services rendered on Sunday, November 9, 1980,at 2221 hours,when they did a truly outstanding piece ofpolice work in capturing an extremely dangeroushomicide suspect. Because of their alertness, attentionto detail and intelligent evaluation of what appeared onthe surface to be a routine arrest, a crazed anddangerous murderer was apprehended.POLICE OFFICERS RUSSELL J. MATLI ANDPETER M. DUSALACCHIFor services rendered on Friday, November 14, 1980,when they came to the assistance of a State <strong>Police</strong> Officerwho had searched an armed suspect but failed tofind a revolver secreted in the suspect's right rearpocket. The suspect and the State Officer was alsOunaware that the officers were watching them. Whenthe suspect began slowly reaching for the weapon, theofficers immediately moved in and disarmed him beforehe could remove the weapon from his pocket. Furtherinvestigation revealed that this suspect had just committedan armed robbery in the 300 block of LindenStreet. -Willie E. Frazier, Secretary- • • - THE AWARDS COMMITTEE
Reprinted The Law Officer, IUPALOOK ATLEGISLATIVE GAINSSAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 23 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>HIRING EX-CONSEditorial by Jim OsborneVice President & General ManagerKGO-TVWe've been working closely with the AFL-CIO'sPublic Employee Department on laws affecting policeofficers and other public employees. With theassemblage of the 97th Congress early this year, it's agood time to look back and see what the IUPA did inpast years, and where we're headed now.• Public Employee Retirement Income Security Act(PERISA). Congressional task force report was finished,and a bill introduced. IUPA testified. Goodchances in the 97th.• Public Employee Unemployment Compensation.The challenge to coverage for state and local employeeswas dumped, as the Supreme Court recently upheld theconstitutionality of the . provision. IUPA President Kiernansays he's "Elated" at the high court's decision."All workers, regardless of who they work for," Kiernansaid, "Deserve the protection of unemploymentassistance. The myth of job security in the public sectorhas long been shattered..."• Public Safety <strong>Officers</strong> Death Benefit Bill The$50,000 death.bénefit bill for federal fire and law enforcementofficers did pass the 96th C6ngress, but wasvetoed by Prsident Carter. Our sponsors are introducingit again this session, and we're pushing for earlypassage.•Mandatory Social Security. Many tudies, but notlegislation. .IUPA, with PED, will continue to fightagainst it.• Civil Service Reform Act. PED and IUPA supportedpassage of a reform bill to provide, for-the firsttime ever, a basis for collective bargaining for federalemployees. IUPA sees this as a.compromise, but a majorstep forward, nevertheless.• Secret Service Pay . Bill (H.R.. 7782). UnifOrmedSecret Service officers will be getting the same cost ofliving increases as other federal employees thanks toIUPA legislative efforts Earlier similar legislation waspassed for the U S Park <strong>Police</strong> Both bills were introduced by Representative Leo Zeferretti (D N Y)•.Collective Bargaining a recent Leagtie of Citiescase, denying the power of Congress to apply the FairLabor Standards Act to state and local employees, wascarefully studied by the PED. The AFL-CTObelieves acollective bargaining bill could be legally enacted butCongressional support has been inadequate• A Bill - H.R. 777 - for collective bargaining,died in the 96th Congress because of opposition by theLeague of Cities. A recent Supreme Court refusal toissue a writ in a related case, however, suggests thatbargaining legislation Would be constitutional.Michel and Catherine BlanchardLø CasteiP3235 Sacramento <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 921-7115• Proposition 13-type Legislation. Stiff a major concern.In Massachusetts, where a tax cut propositionwas passed in October,major public service cuts will bemade. The loss is estimated at $600 million. Similarproposals were defeated in Arizona, Nevada, Oregon,South Dakota and Utah.GUN CONTROLPOLICE SURVEY SAYS NOA recent survey of police attitudes on gun control hasfound overwhelming opposition to state and localfirearms laws, while at the same time suggesting thatthe nation would derive little or no benefit fromstronger Federal gun legislation.The survey, which was run by Law EnforcementNews, sampled reader attitudes on five general gunrelatedquestions, including the effectiveness of stateand local statutes, the constitutionality of gun controllaws, the possible benefits of Federal laws and thedesirability of handgun and rifle registration.In a resounding barrage of 'no' votes,that crossed all political, occupational and geographiclines, more than three-quarters of those responding, or78.2%, stated that local and state gun ordinances donot help to reduc& crime. The negative reaction waseven stronger among those who identified themselves aslaw enforcement professionals, with responses rangingfrom an 82.4% ineffectiveness rating from line officersto an 86.7% vote of no from 'police executives. Eighty-- five percent of the supervisory personnel respondingsaid such local laws 'had no effect in reducing crime.While the flood of negative sentiment may have beena consequence of perceived ineffectiveness of the existingpatchwork of widely varying state and localstatutes, the notion backfires in the face of the similarlyskeptical attitude toward stronger Federal firearmlegislation. Over half of those responding said the nationwould not benefit from more stringent Federal controls,and an additional 15% indicated that there wOuldbe only limited benefits as a result of such action. Only27% saw the country benefiting greatly from nationwidegun control.Proponents of firearms control measures can takeonly small consolation from the results of a question onthe constitutionality of gun control. By a margin of 3-2,respondents conceded the constitutional legitimacy offirearms legislation, with most of the favorable votescoming from those who described their politicalphilosophy as moderate or liberal.The city of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> is going to have to make animportant choice soon. The people who try to run thecity must decide if providing work for ex-cons is moreimportant than public safety. In most cities, therewouldn't be any doubt about that choice. In <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>,there seems to be nothing but confusion.The. Youth Guidance Center hired an ex-con as acounselor for the young people there. He was aregistered sex offender who had served time for rapeand kidnapping. He was recently arrested on new sexcharges involving juveniles at the Center.The Sheriff's Department hired two ex-cons to workin the prisoner services area. One had served time forrape, robbery and kidnappingL He was recently convictedof rape and will be tried on a second rape chargesoon.The other ex-con had a long record of drug-relatedarrests. He was recently arrested and charged withseveral crimes, including possession of drugs for sale.Muni has hired several ex-cons as drivers. They hadserved time for a variety of crimes. I the past year,some of them have made headlines for actions involvingthe public.We realize it's not easy for ex-cons to find jobs. Wesee no objection to their being hired by the city. But cityofficials do have an obligation to protect the safety ofthe public. 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U NIF 0 R1'ISbyRobert M. SwallDirector, Co. AHere, I will not address the problem of having to wait weeks for new uniforms oralterations from Herb's Uniform Co. This atrocity has been a well-known fact for along time now, and it is not getting any better. Their attitude seems to be a little moreamiable, but this stiil doesn't get you any uniforms or alterations in a reasonableamount of time.The most blatant problem in my opinion, is the quality of the uniforms that we arewearing. The uniform shirts are so thin that you can see through them. They serve noreal purpose except for decoration. Some sort of other shirt has to be wornunderneath the uniform shirt to keep you warm because the uniform shirt is not functional.The uniform pants aren't much better. If you look at the uniform pants of anyofficer working on the street, you will probably see visible and unsightly patchwork onthe rear pockets.I've seen the uniforms of various police departments around the Bay Area, and the<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> police uniforms are by far the worst that I have seen. Money should notreally be a factor since it would cost the city less money if police officers would nothave to constantly be reissued new uniforms because the old ones were worn out.Something has to be done before the department starts to issue us paper macheuniforms.SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 25<strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>Bad shotcostsco p a b u n d I e Reprinted S.F. ExaminerNASHVILLE,(UP) - A policewho fired point-black at aman threatening him witha knife was ordered to pay$15,000 to a bystander hehit who was standing 25feet and 90 degrees away.The Tennessee Court ofAppeals said such "ternble.marksmanship" constitutednegligence' byPatrolman Timothy Allen.But the man with theTenn knife couldn't predict that Pond. Romines had filed)fficer anyone could shoot that s u it a c a in s t b 0th.badly, and is thus notliable for injuries suffered Allen was responding toby the bystander, the court a report of trouble at asaid.Nashville restaurant inThe court's opinion February 1979 when Pondcame in affirming a lower emerged from thecourt ruling holding Allen restaurant and approachedwith the knife. Allenliable to Robert L.Romines Sr., the injured fired at Pond, who wasbystander, but dismissing about 3 feet away and.a similar claim against the short Romines, who .wasattacker, Randall Ray "25 to 40 feet" away.tiReiby David Finno, the <strong>Police</strong> Internal Affairs Bureau is less than perfect: Compared to theS outrages perpetrated by the Redevelopment Agency who legally "stole" anddestroyed untold blocks of citizen's properties, or the Housing Authority whosebuildings are so badly in violation of fire and safety codes that a private owner wouldbe in jail for such criminal violations, or Muni whose drivers run red lights with impunity,operate vehicles that are unsafe, and boondoggled millions with a yearsbehind schedule Metro, one has to concede that the shortcomings of the lAB are pettyin comparison.The Chief sho ws he can do itWe are fortunate in having a Chief of <strong>Police</strong> who on being given allegations of'shortcomings in the JAB immediately ordered a full investigation by an outsidecivilian. The results of the investigation recommended that tighter procedures be f ormulatedfor JAB handling of alledged police brutality and found most of the allegationsof JAB coverups of police brutality to be without foundation. Notwithstanding,Chief Murphy and the Mayor are pursuing means of having tighter audit control onall such charges in cooperation with the <strong>Police</strong> Commission, whose duty it is tooversee the police department and its operations.When we get down to the nitty gritty of police brutality, it is usually a claim madeby persons charged with major crimes. Unfortunately, it is not usually possible to getan armed robber, a mugger, or rapist or other perpetrator of felonies, especiallyviolent ones, to quietly put out his hands for the handcuffs and be obediently lcd offfor booking. 'In real life most of these people resist quite violently. The police have littlechoice but to use as much force as is necessary to subdue them and make the arrest.Perhaps at times they may use more than the minimallynecessary amount, butthat is usually determined by hindsight. And when you come down to it, how many ofour decent citizens feel that the police officer should unnecessarily expose himself tophysical injury, or even death by being overly kind and considerate of the suspectedcriminal especially when surrounded by a hostile mob that is trying to prevent the arrest?I know there are those who claim that "honest" citizens have been subjected topolice brutality. If people are drunk or under the influence of drugs and theirbehavior is violent or abusive toward the officers who stop them, there is bound to bea physical confrontation and who gets blamed? The officer who is doing his duty trying,by exposing his life to constant danger, to keep our community safe for our per-Sons and our property.Ed Pryal's destruction derby car 'The tremendous emotional strain that police officers work under, the constant exposureto violence and death, the physical abuse they receive time after time in makingarrests, the frustrations of seeing absolute criminals they have arrested turnedback on the streets for the most petty of legal technicalities by appellate courts whodon't give a dathn if the arrested person in fact did commit a murder or any otherfelony, but are solely concerned with whether the officers in those tense momentspracticed more law than the average attorney is expected to know and observed thelatest technical decisions. So, some officers, being ordinary mortals just as you and I,sometimes over-react to the verbal and physical abuse of the arrested, person. If thereare some officers who reach the point that they cannot cope and repeated indicationscome to the attention of the , JAB they are empowered and do take action to suspend oreven permanently relieye such men of their duty.I believe we have an obligation to these men who have served us and have beenbroken emotionally by the strain. They should not be thrown out of their jobs. Ibelieve the JAB would act more rapidly and the public would be better served to havethem reassigned to other types of police duty where they do not have to have the kindsof confrontations that caused their over-reaction.Under Chief Cornelius Murphy we have seen a rapid resurgence of morale in ourpolice department, a substantial increase in arrests, and more importantly, arrestswhich stand up in court so that our District Attorney, Arlo Smith, is able to maintainthe highest rate of convictions in jury trials of any county in the entire state.Let us fight this knee-jerk attempt by radical elements to discredit our police force.Support the Chief, his department and the Mayor as they implement the improvementsthat they have determined on from the impartial study conducted undertheir orders. Every one of you who is tired of having the city turned over to the muggers,hoodlums, dopers and other criminal elements should be just as active in yoursupport of your police department as the radical element are to destroy it. WRITE theMayor, WRITE your Supervisors telling them HANDS OFF OUR POLICEDEPARTMENT; Write Chief Murphy in support of your police who are doing thebest job they can for you.
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 26 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>IL?For additionalinformation -P/i.-nw PA!.: 567-3215.-i---- 04N FRANC%Sby Herbert P. LeeDire ctor of Activitiesi:icLAWENFORCEMENTCADETSThe PAL Law EnforcementCadet Summer InserviceTraining has commenced.PAL Cadets havebeen assigned to variousunits and details throughAugust 14, <strong>1981</strong>. In addition,the FTO Stations(Central, Mission and Northern)have been includedin this year's detail of PALCadets. From all reports,the Cadets are mostwelcome and they are learflingthe many facets of lawenforcement.Also for the first time,ladies from the <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Officers</strong>'Wives Auxiliary_____________(President Jean Calabro______ ______volunteered their servicesas hostesses in the recentgraduation reception of Sgt. Herb Lee, PAL, is flanked by members of the PAL Cadets and <strong>Police</strong> Officcrsthe 142nd Recruit Class. - Wives Auxiliary at the recent reception following the graduation exercises of theMembers of the PAL 142nd Recruit Class. From left to right, the ladies are: Pat Barsetti, MarianneCadets and yours truly will Strange and Sue Cardinale. The Cadets are: Cadet Lt. Tim Oberzeir (left) and Cadetwelcome their assistance. Larry Miglio. The group volunteers their services at each Recruit Class Graduation.(See accompanying (Photo byJohn Breuner)photo).FOOTBALLPAL Football CommissionerInspector KellyWaterfield (Recruitment)announces PAL TackleFootball signup as Saturday<strong>July</strong> 25, <strong>1981</strong>, 10 a.m.The four locationsthroughout the City wheresignups will be taken are:Kimball Park, Geary andSteiner 1 Crocker-AmazonPark, Geneva andMoscow, Portola Park,Felton and Holyoke, andGlen Park, Chenery andElk. All boys 11 through14 weighing riot less than95 nor more than 130 lbs.are invited to participate.Players must be born betweenDecember 1, 1966and November 30, 1970.Ninth graders who are 14years of age and ineligible.For additional information,call PAL Headquarters(567-3215). Alluniforms and equipmentare provided at no charge.Any adult interested incoaching youth football isto contact PAL Headquarters.SAILINGThe PAL Sailing Programunder the directionof PAL Commissioner Lt.Mario Tovani (Co. ) hasbegun. The students meetat the <strong>Police</strong> Range wheresix 14' day sail boats areavailable. Classes are heldat 10 a.m. each Thursdayfor 8 weeks.SOCCERThe PAL ShannonRovers Soccer Team(under 12) under the directionof Coach ConKeighran, will play a postseason game against theKastrup Boldklub ofCopenhagen, Denmark atthe Polo Fields Wednesday,<strong>July</strong> 1, <strong>1981</strong> at 6 p.m.The Kastrup Club, one ofthe top youth teams in theCopenhagen area, will playthree other matchesthrough the Bay Area duringits visit. A followupreport of this match willappear in next month'sissue.SAM. SHUM UNION3601 LAWTON, SAN FRANCISCO665-5525PAL Pee Wee Baseball Director Mrs. Thelma Williams is shown with the FulghamTriplets, members of the PAL Rookies II. They are: Katika, Zadisha and Sabrina.(Photo by Pat Goudvis)He's our SFPOA representative for al/your casualty insurance needs• AUTO 'HOME. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES • BUSINESS INSURANCE'• SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR NON-SMOKERS & GOOD DRIVERS'• Discounts also extended for Multiple Cars & Good Students'FARMIRS4INSuRAEIGROUPCLSAVE UP TO 20%CONTACTMICHAEL MILLER...FOR A QUICKTELEPHONE QUOTETO CHECK YOURELIGIBILITY383-7546Farmers Insurance GroupFast * Fair * Friendly ServiceYour headquarters for all your automotive needs, specializingin tune-ups, brake work and engine overhauls. When youdeal with Sam Shum you will prove for yourself that theirreputation for fairness and honesty is well deserved.Also, visit us at our new location, 168 Hyde, S.F., 673-9455.VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDSONITROLsecurity systemsSonitrol of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> Ltd.351 Eighth Street, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, California 94103 5529700George NIcolino, President David J. Kuhiman, General ManagerAttention all business owners, corporations and residents. Thereare a great many security system specialists throughout the Bay Area.However, there is something that sets Sonitrol Security Systems apartand that's Why police respond to their calls far more effecitvely.Sonitrol has earned an outstanding reputation because of a very lowpercentage of false alarms. Sonitrol Systems are unique because theyuse a "live sound activated monitoring system that's computerized foreffectiveness. This means if a noise is made at your premise, like asmashing Window, the police arrive Within minutes. Sonitrol is knownfor their integrity and reliability. Call now.Sonitrol works closely with law/enforcement agencies and wouldlike to take this opportunity to thank them for their support.- . -, 4• • - - . . - - - - - -
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 27 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>BOXINGShown above being congratulated by Chief Murphy for recently winning the NationalJunior Olympics Boxing Title is PAL Boxer Ricky Uzzel, 15. Also shown is PAL HeadBoxing Coach Bill Mateo, who accompanied the Champ to the finals. (Photo by CurtCashen)<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> PAL Box- Minnesota, Columbus, Another outstandinger Ricky Uzzel was crown- Ohio, Garden City, Mon- junior olympic boxered the American Boxing tana and Bristol, Georgia. developed by Coaches BillFederation Junior Olympic Mateo and Rio Rosa, is lit-National Champion after The 15 year old 139 tie 70 lb. Jimmy Ford. Thedefeating Tony Smith of pounder attends Jefferson 10 year old boxer also wonGeorgia, Saturday June High in Daly City and is a his local elimination in the27th, <strong>1981</strong>, at Colorado straight A student. Junior Olympks to repre-Springs, Colorado.sent <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> PAL inPAL Boxing Coach Bill Victorville, CA and emerg-The 5 foot 11 inch Mateo, who accompaniedsouthpaw defeated seven Uzzel, states that he's a ed with a gold medal andopponents in a span of two natural boxer and has an #1 ranking in Region XIII(which includes California,months to achieve his title. excellent future in boxing.Utah, and Nevada). Jim-He began his, quest for Uzzel has been invited my's record is now 10 andthe title by entering the to be on the United States 0. Keep up the good work.local and regional elimina- Boxing Team, and will Other PAL boxers withtions, and knocking out compete with the U.S. Region XIII rankings are:his first three opponents. team in Mexico next Alfie David #4, HenryIn the finals held recently month. Congratulations to Oliver #3, Mike Ford #2,in Colorado Springs, he Ricky and we wish him Bobbie "Bones" Bowmandefeated, in succession, every success in the 1984 #1, and Roberto Osorioboxers from Minneapolis, Olympics. #2.pPENINSULAI MARIN* RATS* ANTS•0* FLEAS* MOTHS* ROACHESPAL Head Coach Bill Mateo ministers to his protegeRicky Uzzel between workouts. (Photo by Herb Lee)BIRD CONTROLSFINSPECTIONS & REPAIRSCOMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL1 566-060012534 JUDAH SAN FRANCISCO"C' T• Overisiltiug ChiiatinPOINTS Of INTEREST" Berth leack & TheFISaICISI Iistriét. EasyLOCATEDc:7IN THEAccess Ti Diwutesi5L FbRrms'sWaitC.tTewer&Famous Restaurants• F*mllies/NsueymueIerSOF SAN FRANCISCO• km Size RedsThe Luxurious• Free Parking• Color TY/Csftee I. EveryBourn-• Russ Decurated IiBeautiful OrteutalMOtifs• Sauna • Toursoyat acif kMOTOR INN. Approved"I66lBroadwayFor ReservationsCaIIL__7814661.IPdUkr--i THEiCHuBAN STAMPT-SHIRTGOLF CAPPLAQUETROPHYCHIBRN4 SHOP UNIFORMfeaturing;Your Name in JapaneseJAPAN CENTERASK FOR JOE 22 PEACE PLAZA, NO. 210TEL. (415) 931-7712 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115GLASS FOR ALL PURPOSES - CUT & INSTALLEDAUTOMOBILES STORE FRONTSSTATE LICENSEDA. JEAN GLASS CO.DRIVE IN SERVICEOPEN SATURDAYBILL LEAVITT 3733 GEARY BLVD.PHONE 387.3310 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 9411815% DISCOUNT TO OFFICERS WITH LDTACY'S SOUL FOODCOCKTAILSOPEN DAILY 8 AM -2 AM2024 Mission Street<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94110 861-9639Cajun - Creole,cooking By RayRecently crowned National Junior Olympics ChampionRicky Uzzel (139 lb.) strikes a pose while working outat the PAL Boxing Gym. Ricky is ranked No. 1 in thenation. (Photo by Herb Lee)OLYMPIC TROPHY & AWARD CO.WE SUPPORT THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPT.431-30341375 MISSIONNk TICHY SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941SAN FRANCISCOTOWING24 HOUR TOWINGEMERGENCY. ROAD SERVICERADIO DISPATCHED TRUCKS999 Ocean Ave.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94112 285-4114
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 29 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>Restaurants 8 Cafes- Japanese4 Restaurant_KINOK4WA347 Grant Ave.,Safl <strong>Francisco</strong> 94108 • 956-6085THE SOUTHERN SANDWICHAND LOAF HOUSEBAR-B-QUE - LOUISIANA FISHSUPER HAMBURGERSPHONE: 567-0498 -2606 SUTI'ER STREET, SAN FRANCISCOBayanffian Philippine Cuisine5020 Geary Blvd. at 14th Ave.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94118386-98753349-23rd Street<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>EL ZARAPE ROOMMexican FoodNATOMA CAFE145 NATOMASAN FRANCISCO 94105282-1168 495-3289J. TIKIBOB'Sif'\.. POST AND TAYLORI ( SAN FRANCISCO673-7500POLYNESIAN CHOW AND GROGFUKUSUKEJapanese Restaurant3854 Geary Blvd.<strong>San</strong> Franàisco 94118Phone: 386-6077Closed MondaysRACHA CAFE:"BEST IN THAI FOOD"807 ELLIS STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94109885-07253606 <strong>San</strong> Bruno Ave.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94134LA CASA CINCOMexican Restaurant467.6511HARDING PARK GOLF COURSERESTAURANT AND LOUNGESKYLINE BLVD. & HARDING RD.SAN FRANCISCO 94132681-1170Albértito's RestaurantAUTHENTIC MEXIAN FOODAl Garza 397-9139601, Columbus Ave. Take out food<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> Closed Sun. Hours: 5 p.m. till 10:30 p.m.TEE OFF SEAFOODRESTAU RANT & COCKTAILS3129 CLEMENT STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94121 752.54391BANGKOK RESTAURANTTHAI CUISINEO8 Clement at 3rd Ave.Sn <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94118 Tel. (415) 386-9669• W 230 jackson,san francisco, ca 94111 telephone 982-9500Closed on Monday982-7855 Open 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.UNIVERSAL CAFE826 Washington St., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>- 1310 Grant Ave., <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94133RestaurantTel.(41 5) 781-2068(fJHIèriyakiOn Grant and VallejoCORDON BLEUVIETNAMESE RESTAURANT2227 POLK STREETSAN FRANCISCO . 441-7187FIVE HAPPINESSRESTAURANT309 CLEMENT ST. 387-17344142 GEARY BLVD. 387-2666Q45, FRI. - SAT.OPEN 11.30 AM 109PMQ'r1&C.O$E0TILLSUNDA'10 PM______ RESTAURANTFINE CANTONESE CUISINE 16213020 ILUNCH • DINNER 245 CHURCH $T.- FOOD TO TAKE OUTNEAR MARKET ST.NEW JACKSON CAFE640 Jackson, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94133986-9717NAM YUEN RESTAURANT740 WASHINGTON STREET 781-5636.SAN FRANCISCO 94108 781-5638ESME'S Oining&DrinkingtoMusic10 Mark Lane Lunch 11:30 • Dinner6p.m.Bet. Kearny & Grant off Bush<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94108 LIVE JAZZ NIGHTLY982-0393GOURMET CAFE•1490 MC ALLISTERSAN FRANCISCO621-7447LA TRAVIATAAUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINETELEPHONE 2854 MISSION ST.282-0500 SAN FRANCISCO 94110CURLY'S COFFEE SHOP 1Breakfast All Day & Lunch500 COLUMBUSSAN FRANCISCO392-0144f .-. -
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 30 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>SPORTSSFPOA TEAM TAKES 2ND PLA CE IN SANTA CLARAThe SFPOA Softball Team continued its winningways, capturing a second place in the <strong>San</strong>ta Clara MissionCity Tournament on June 6th and 7th. Eighteenteams from the Bay Area competed in the two day tournament.SF met up with Sunnyvale PD in its first game,beating them 11-5. Jerry Donovan belted a two-runhomer in the game, while Pitcher Jim Drago held theopposing team to only five runs.SOFTBALL TO URNAMENTby Bob Del TorreSF second game against Sacramento P.D. was a"slugfest" with S.F. collecting 23 hits in the game.With the score tied 14-14 in the last inning, ShortstopJohn Mino singled, placing him on first base. CoachJim Drago went to Ross Laflin to pinch-hit in thispressure situation. Ross Laflin's past performances ofgood solid ballplaying was the key to Coach Drago'sdecision to go with him. Once again Drago provedright. Ross smashed a line-drive triple down the rightfield line, scoring Mino - thus winning the game 15-14. The S.F. team swarmed all over Ross and John tocongratulate them on a job well done.S.F. second day's first game was against ContraCosta Sheriffs. Dave Herman went 4 for 4 at the platewhile Mike Keyes, Warren Hawes, and Jack Minkel allwent 2 for 3 each. S.F.'s defense held strong as theywon by a score of 13-3. SF.'s next game was with <strong>San</strong>taClara County Sheriffs. S.F. collected 17 hits butmanaged only 7 runs. SF lost 14-7. SF then played AntiochP.D. beating them 14-4. Donovan hit anothertwo-run homer in the 4th inning.SF was in the semi-finals against <strong>San</strong>ta Clara Co.Sheriffs but had to beat them twice in order to win. Inthe first game, SF was awesome in the hitting depart.ment. Donovan (5 for 5), Del Torre (4 for 4), Delagnes(3 for 4), Hawes (4 for 5), Herman (3 for 5), Drage (2for 3), Keyes (2 for 4) and McCann (2 for 5). A total of26 hits and 19 runs were socred. SF won 19 to 9.Once again SF was in the championship game. <strong>San</strong>taClara Sheriffs vs. <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> P.D. The game was agood one. Throughout the entire game the score wastied. <strong>San</strong>ta Clara hit well in the last two innings, scoring3 runs. SF came back strong but fell short. <strong>San</strong>taClara won this contest 14-11 and took the championship.SF took a respectable second place.All Tournament selections were made and SF placedJim Drago, Al McCann and Dave Herman on it.SF travels to Sacramento <strong>July</strong> 22 to compete in theCalifornia <strong>Police</strong> Olympics. Results to be covered in thenext issue.Enjoy<strong>1981</strong> SANTA CLARA TOURNAMENTSECOND PLACEStanding L-R: Gary Delagnes, Jerry Donovan, Jack Minkel, John Mino, WarrenHawes, Ross Laflin, Tom Taylor. Kneeling L-R: Al Mould, Dave Herman, JimDrago, Mike Keyes, Al McCann, Bob Del TorreTEAM STATISTICSName Games AB Runs Hits AverageAl McCann 7 25 10 15 .600Ross Laflin 3 7 4 4 .571Jim Drago 7 20 8 11 .550Mike Keyes 7 20 10 11 350John Mino 7 27 9 14 .519Dave Herman 7 31 9 16 .516Gary Delagnes 7 26 7 13 .500Warren Hawes 7 26 10 13 .500Bob Del Torre 7 21 6 10 .476Jerry Donovan 7 28 10 13 .464Jack Minkel 7 25 7 11 .440.,;REBUILT VW and PORSCHERebuilt Engines and TransmissionsComplete Tune-up • Lube b Oil • Brake Jobs108 SANTA MARIA/SAN BRUNO, CA 94066Bob GiIiey/(415) 588-11514o911-912-914I 1817 China Basin<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>, CA 94107621-5538MISSIONL ROCKi:RESoRrThE COCA-COLA BTLG.CO.OF CAL-S.F.Everyone knows that V.W. automobiles will last forever when they aremaintained properly. Bring your V.W. or Porsche to Bob Gluey for the attentionit may need. Call 588-1151 today to make an appointment.The basic philosophy behind V.W. and Porsche automobiles is similar.Both cars were originally designed and engineered in Germany by Mr.Porsche. Therefore the use of the same shop for V.W. and Porscheowners make sense.Bob Gluey specializes In rebuilt engines and transmissions as well ascomplete tune-ups, lube and oil and brake jobs. Complete auto care foryour V.W. or Porsche.Rebuilt V.W. and Porsche Is located at 108 <strong>San</strong>ta Maria in <strong>San</strong> Bruno.-ROBERT & NORMA WAHL, OWNERSYou will find great food at realistic prices at theMission Rock Resort. Visit the new top of the rockrestaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Robert& Norma Wahl, the owners, iclvite'yo.0 todrop by forsome of the fine cooked foods in which they specialize.Enjoy a wonderful meal in this beautiful decoratedrestaurant or dine on their deck overlooking the Bay andenjoy generous food and delicious drinks.THE OLD CLAM HOUSEFOUNDED DEC. 12, 1861299 Bayshore Blvd.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94124826-4880HENRY HOTEL106-6th STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94103861-0889
SAN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 31 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>SPORTSOn Friday, June 26, <strong>1981</strong> twenty-five golfers andtwenty-two wives journeyed to Carmel for the weekend.We played Rancho Canada Friday afternoon andLaguna Seca Saturday morning.In addition to the golf, we had a wonderful buffetclpnr Friday evening at Rancho Canada with a few,- drinks in room thirty one before and after SaturdayVA '4tSS AWt.SA FIACISCC21 PRIVATE STUDIOSWITH INDIVIDUALHOT TUBS& SAUNASOPEN 7 DAYSSUN -THURS.441-TUBSFRIDAY-SAT.11AM-2AMGolf Club NewsOn Friday, June 12, <strong>1981</strong>, the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong>Golf Club held its furthest away tournament in itshistory. We journeyed all the way to Sacramento to playHaggin Oaks Golf Course.I 'think that all fifty-two people who made the journeycan attest to the fact we played one of the truly finepublic courses anywhere. The weather was great, thecourse in excellent condition and the scores reflectedthis Nine of the fifty-two players broke eighty and onlythree were over one-hundred.The low gross winner was Steve Whitman who shotseventy-three. Ray West was the low net winner. Rayhad an eighty-one and with his nineteen handicap, hada net sixty-two.The flight winners were, First: Dave Minner, Tom'O'Connor and Jerry Cassidy; Second: Pete Alarcon, VicMacia and Nick Eterovich, Sr.; Third: Bob Mucci,Paul McGoran anTd Emmet Cooney; Fourth: WallyJackson,: LatryMinasian and Frank Otterstedt.The -guest flight was won by Tim Smith followed bySteve Maxoutopolis and Joe Hipp.The hole-in-one winners were Pete Alarcon at theninth: hole with a shot 6'5" from the hole and MikeBrady at fourteen when he hit one 11'lO" away.CARMEL TRIP1e 4e s44 e.Martial Arts' EquipmentWE CARRY: JUDOKARATE GI. KUNG FU-TAI CMIUNIFORMS. BOOTS. BELTS. SHOES. SASHES. BAGS.POSTERS. MAGAZINES. KUNG FU WEAPONS.SPARRINGPROTECTORS. HERBAL MEDICINES. SAMURAI SWORDS.SAFETY EQUIPMENT. AND MANY. MANY MORE ITEMS.STORE HOURS, MON.- SAT. 1OOO A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.17 GOLDEN GATE AVE.. SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 94102TEL:861-6363night we split up into small groups and invaded thedowntown Carmel area to try some of their finerestaurants.We went one week too late as far as the weather wasconcerned. The week before it was 80-90 degrees andon the weekend we went it was a typical Carmel summerday with cool foggy mornings and evenings withovercast days.We didn't burn up the golf courses; only two playersper day were in the seventies, and only five people atRancho Canada and four people at Laguna Seca hadnet scores under par.Tom Gordon was the low gross winner with seventyninesboth days. Pete Alarcon had a seventy-nine atRancho Canada and Larry Dubour had a seventy-nineat Laguna Seca.The low net winner who was the winner of the tournamentwas Gerry D'Arcy who was four under par eachday.Tom Gordon had a big weekend not only playing thebest golf but also winning two of the four hole-in-oneprizes. Tim Smith and who else but Gerry D'Arcy werethe other two winners.From all responses everyone had a good time. Westayed at Svensgaard's Inn in Carmel and all commentswere very positive.With the conclusion of June and all points beingtallied the new club champion is none other than JohnMcClelland from Park Station. John, edged out a latecharge by Tom O'Connor who finished two pointsbehind.The next outing of the club will be our annual barbe-quetournament at Richmond Country Club againstthe Oakland <strong>Police</strong> Golf <strong>Association</strong>. Hopefully we willregain the perpetual trophy once again.THE WINE SHOP2175 CHESTNUT STREETSAN FRANCISCO 94123(415) 567-4725Tel. 776-6727 Area Code 415FISHERMAN'S WHARFSEAFOODS, INC.LIVE MAINE LOBSTER ANDCHERRYSTONE CLAMSFLOWN IN DAILYFISHERMAN'S WHARFPIER47 - Foot of Jones St.SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133HA1GHT-SCOTT MARKET800 HAIGHTSAN FRANCISCO621-1262RUNNING THROUGHMY MINDby Walt GarryThe recent Bay to Breakers has to have been the runningevent of the year. More people than ever before,cops included, got into the act.- In a race such as this, with a reputation for unusualentrants and running styles, some of our brothersweren't shy about entering the spirit of the affair. BarryJ4ihnson, Robbery, and his wife Sue were an unusualentry. Barry ran while pushing Sue in a wheel chair.She broke her ankle two days prior, but was determinednot to miss the race which she had trained so hard for.Jerry "Golf Club" Cassidy, Solo, crossed the finishline on his new Kawasaki just ahead of the winner CraigVirgin. He rolled up to the table that issued the T-shirtsand asked what one had to do to get a shirt. With an"I'll show this cop" smile, the woman answered, "Youhave to cross the finish line with an official number".At this Jerry unzipped his leather jacket and displayedan official race number pinned to his uniform shirt.The number had been issued to his son Chris who wasunable to make it at the last minute. He received his T-shirt. Say Jerry, could I run around a golf course andqualify for one of those neat prizes that golfers arealways receiving?Also picking up their T-shirts at the finish line werePaul Schneider and John Wydler, Robbery; HermanClark and Howard Bailey, Homicide; Art Gerrans,Vice; John Hennessey, Operations Center; 'LloydCunningham, Fraud; Mike Shubin, Morgan Peterson,and Tom Eisenmann, Juvenile; Jerry Evans, Burglary;Joe Currie and Cathy McKulsky, Academy; DougMitchell and Dave Herrera, Co. E; Henry Parra, SteveCook, Steve Venters, Nelson Lum and Jerry GoIz fromCo. A. I'm sure that there were many more that I amunaware of. Don't be shy, let me know about the runsthat you have entered, as well as the areas that you trainin. We're always looking for new courses.The Mann County Pacific Sun Race was held overMemorial Day. Jerry Evans, Burglary, and Walt Garry,FTO, ran the new 10K course through Kentfield. WhileMarty Walsh, Operation "S", and Jeff Brosch,Homicide, took on the Marathon in 80 0 heat. Jeffequaled his P.R. of 3:27.Ever try running in Soledad in late June? FrankDonohoe from Co. C did and finished in the first 50, atthe Soledad Mission 10K.Over the fourth of <strong>July</strong> the Kenwood Classic Footracewas held on the backroads and foothills of this mostscenic Sonoma County town. Among the six hundredrunners were Tim Smith Co. E, Nelson Thomas Ret.and Walt Garry FTO.- The following day was the GreatCalistoga Footrace, another well organized event put onby the Silverado Track Club.The second oldest footrace in the United States, afterthe Boston Marathon, is the Dipsea. This survivors raceseems to appeal most to the "old timers" (the over 30cops). The infamous stairs, trails and poison oak didn'tslow down first timers, Morgan Peterson Juvenile, LouBarberini Co. I and Tom O'Connell Co. K. Returningfor their second year were Marty' Walsh Oper. "S" andWalt Gariy FTO.Terry Fox, the 22 year old, one legged runner whoran his Marathon of Hope across Canada is dead ofcancer. This young man's courage, I feel, will never beequaled in running circles. He lost, but millions of usgained from his expression of hope. His spirit willIprevail for a long time.TELEVISIONSTEREO,"iMICROWAVE OVENS1ISpecial Discount Prices I$SALES —20 YRS. SERVICE II 731-2792 Mike Salerno- 2401 Irving St. I• ' s--3 4* - • - - , .
AN FRANCISCO POLICEMAN - <strong>Page</strong> 32 <strong>July</strong> <strong>1981</strong>Pay. Hikecontinued81-82 SALARY SURVEYThe following survey figures represent the currentsalary and proposed increase for each jurisdiction.Should <strong>San</strong> Jose settle by August 25th, the averagesalary for us will increase.Los Angeles P.2 $2,383 (81-82)P.3 2,515Long Beach 2,094 (81-82)<strong>San</strong> Jose 2,082<strong>San</strong> Diego 1,905 (81-82)* Oakland 2,275 (81-82)Average 2,209(Based on 4th yearpatrolman)Increase $ 239Percentage 12. 13%* Approved by the City of Oakland - presently beingratified by the membership.POLICE & FIRE 5 YEARSALARY AVERAGE DISGRACEFULDuring the last five fiscal years commencing at thestart of our existing salary formula, police officers andfirefighters have only averaged a 3.9% annual salary increasewhile other jurisdictions received salary increasesaveraging 7% in salary, plus additional benefits.3.9% AVERAGEFY Percentage Increase76-77 077-78 1.28 278-79 5.479-80 5.480-81 7.7'First year of our present formula the average salary ofthe five jurisdictions was twenty dollars higher thanwhat we were being paid. Therefore, we did notreceive any increase.2The city failed to properly compute the averaging formulaby excluding Los Angeles. The POA sued the cityfor the 2% loss of wages and won. Case presently onappeal.City declared a state of emergency after Proposition13 was adopted. The City only granted employees a 7month increase. The City lost that wage suit as well.AMERICAN TRANSMISSIONSERVICEAutomatic Transmission SpecialistOpen 8a.m. to8p.m.ConfidentiallycontinuedAt that meeting, which was also attended by manymembers of the press and media, Chief Murphy in.dicated he had provided each of the members of theCommission with a copy of his 1 1/2 inch thick confidentialreport on the evening of Tuesday, June 23, <strong>1981</strong>.Not having had time to fully digest its contents or consultwith their legal department with regards to thereleaseability of certain portions of the report, the Corn.mission posponed releasing the report to the generalpublic.Section 832.7 of the California Penal Code providesfor the confidentiality of peace officer records stating inpart". . such records are confidential and shall not bedisclosed in any criminal or civil proceeding except bydiscovery pursuant to Section 1043 of the EvidenceCode'Certain portions of Chief Mtirphy's report, conductedby civilian staff members, cited the names ofcomplainants, officer's names andassignments, as wellas the dispositions of several Internal Affairs investigations,much of which is unquestionably covered by Section832.7 of the Penal Code.Stating that, "We have to have an open department,but we don't want to prejudice cases that are under investigationand may come before this Commission," JoDaly of the Commission joined her colleagues in puttingthe matter over for two weeks to <strong>July</strong> 8, <strong>1981</strong>.Within forty-eight hours, the department's confidentialreport was headline material for what wouldbecome a sales competition between the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong>Examiner and the Chronicle.All this makes me wonder about a few things. First ofcourse is who leaked the report? We might get someidea of exactly what their motive was if we knew theiridentity. I wonder also how aggressively this blatantviolation of the named officers' rights will be investigated?Was the leak designed to jeopardize futureprosecutions before the <strong>Police</strong> Commission?I wonder if the American Civil Liberties Union,which was so eager to see the department's reportreleased, will initiate its own investigation?I wonder if a new Task Force will be created to drawup policies and procedures regarding the release of informationprotected by state law?1 wonder what would happen if I walked in and lodgeda complaint with the Citizen's Assitance Centerregarding the poor protection given to peace officers'rights and reputation? --Exams continuedtable controversy over the criteria to be used for futurelike work/like pay lieutenant's appointments, it is clearthat this issue must and will be reopened.Consideration should be given to the only groupadversely affected by the Consent Decree (pre 1976sergeants) and to protecting promotional rights of presentpolice officers.,1'ii'7'W,9'n "You sure you want to catch this guy?!"SIREN!Real BrasS Bucklesif3084-17th Street . 18 b 20 UNION SQUARE ST.<strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> UNION CITY, CAPhone 552-2080 4893174Pete Salazar 10% Discount to <strong>Police</strong>man - Show BadgeIr;;;FR';lN -YES...I would like to subscribe/renew to the SFPOA'sofficial publication THE SAN FRANCISCOI POLICEMAN. Enclosed is my cheák/rnoney order tocover ( ) subscription(s) for 12 months at $6.00 a yearper subscription..NAMEI ADDRESSCITY_ STATE ZIP______This solid brass buckle commemorates the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> <strong>Police</strong>Department's long history of sepice to the public, and is dedicated tothe regular, retired and reserve officers, men an women who haveproven that they are exemplary in the field of law enforcement.Please complete the order form below and send it to Gale Wrightthrough the Department mails, or address it to the POLICEMAN, 510 -7th Street, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Francisco</strong> 94103. Each buckle sells For $14.50. Be sureto include your check or money order. If you want it mailed to you, add$1 for each buckle to be mailed.Please send me ..........................buckle(s), at $14.50 each.(Add $1 for each to be mailed)Enclosed Is $ ................ 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