June 1991 - San Francisco Police Officers Association

Page 10 Notebook June, 1991An Open Letter To TheSF Police CommissionWe are severely distressed overyour recent decision to disciplineCaptain Richard Cairns by sustaininga complaint filed against him,the origin of which was all toopredictable considering the circumstancesin which Captain Cairnshad been placed overseeing ademonstration by members of "ActUp/Queer Nation", organizationsintent on acts of public disruption todraw attention to their causèWe believe it is time to end thehypocrisy demonstrated by selectiveinterpretation of our department'srules and procedures simplytofurther the political agenda ofsome which, once again, hasresulted in the unfair and unnecessaryimposition of discipline.We are of the understanding and,in total agreement, that police officersthroughout-the nation must beheld accountable for their actions -however, it appears to us that apolice officer in San Francisco mustalso be held accountable for the actionsof others!And that just isn't fair.Al Trigueiro, President SFPOAGary Delagnes, V.P. SFPOASteve Johnson, Secretary, SFPOAPhil Dito, Treasurer, SFPOARay Benson, Chairman,Legislative Committee(iv LifeSAN FRANCISCO POLICEOFFICERS' ASSOCIATIONSUMMER BLOOD DRIVETUESDAY, JULY 9, 199111:00 AM - 5:00 PMP.O.A. BUILDING510 7TH STREETDROP IN TO DONATE WHENYOU CAN!Lunch provided by the SFPQANAMEOLD ADDRESSThe California State AutomobileAssociation, in conjunction with the SanFrancisco Police Department, presented 32police officers with the "10851" award, fortheir superior efforts in the recovery ofstolen vehicles. The department recoversover 90% of the automobiles reportedstolen in San Francisco.The officers were honored at a ceremonyheld on Monday, June 10 at 11 a.m., atthe California State Automobile Associa-Eleventh AwardOff. Eugene Yoshii #1728Tenth AwardOff. Mike Bolte #1225(Also 8th & 9th Award)Eighth AwardOff. Theodore Tarver #2106Off. Barbara Brewster #177Off. David Fontana #1570Off. Patrick Tobin #938Off. Edward Cheung #960Seventh AwardOff. Michael Burkley #1052Off. Rene Guerrero #301Off. Ralph Kugler #1402Off. Paul Lozada #389Off. James Boyle #767Off. Tom Craig #1175Sixth AwardInsp. David Oberhoffer #1206Sgt. David Roccaforte # 1943Fifth AwardOff. Richard Pate #1352(Also 3rd & 4th Award)CAVAGNARO(Continued From Page 6)are only a short distance away from all theservices that one may need.Elm Grove still remains a unique andbeautiful small city and, as the case is inmost small cities, the people are veryfriendly and always ready to help aneighbor in distress! Paul, your friends wishyou and your charming and lovely wife aworld of continued happiness along withgood health and may you continue to liveeach day to its fullest as no one promisesus a tomorrow.Thanks for letting me interview you andyou are indeed a legend in your own time.If anyone is interested in writing to Paul,his address is 12415 Walnut Road, ElmGrove, Wisconsin 53122.It has been and will continue to be mypolicy that I always send a rough draft tothe person that lam featuring and it is upto him to delete or add anything that hewishes.This was done also on the article featur-Tai Chan, CPACertified Public Accountant123 Townsend Street #230San Francisco, CA 94107415.546.6277Changed your address lately?"10851" Awardlion, 100 Van Ness Avenue. The awardswere presented in the third floor conferenceroom, followed by lunch at noon.The award is given to uniformed officerswho, during a 12 month period, meet anyof the following criteria:1. Make six separate theft recoveriescleared by arrest.2. Recover a total of 12 stolen vehiclesof which a minimum of three must becleared by arrest.Co. CCo.0Co. CTacticalTacticalCo.HCo. DCo.DCo.DCo. CCo. CCo.HCo.ANight InvestigationCo.FCo. Ding Paul Cavagnaro but the below thoughtsare what he wants to bring to everyone'sattention.There was one very important memorythat he recalls from his police days and thatwould be that he worked with the mostwonderful partner in the Fraud Detail bythe name of James Mullan. He was asuperb individual, talented in many waysand with a wisdom unsurpassed. He issuch a wonderful, gifted man and to havebeen so fortunate as to have had him asa working companion makes for happymemories. They come about naturallywhen harmony reigns supreme.In closing, may I take the time to repeata baseball poem written by George E. Pahirmany years ago."How dear to my heart was the oldfashioned batterwho scattered line drive from spring tofall.He did not resemble the up-to-datebatterwho swings from his heels and thenmisses the ball.The up-to-date batter, Fm not verystrong for;He shaved the ozone with all of hismight.And that is the reason I hanker andlong forthose who doubled to left and tripled toright.The old fashioned batterThe eagle eye batter,The thinking man's batterWho tripled to rightor"We used no mattress on our handsNo cage on our face -We stood right up and caught the ballwith courage and with graceCo. Telephone: (415) 544-2735(415) 544-27003. Develop information which results inthe identification of a theft ring and subsequentarrest of two or more suspects, andthe recovery of at least 10 vehicles.San Francisco Police Chief Willis Caseypresented the officers with a plaque and atie tack replica of a California license platebearing the numbers "10851." Thesenumbers refer to Section 10851 of theCalifornia Vehicle Code that defines andprohibits auto theft.Sgt. Keith Sanford #1414RebeccaFundCo.HFourth AwardOff. Alan Phillips #645 Co. FOff. Daniel Mahoney #1616 Co. EOff. Neal Griffin #1118 Co. AThird AwardOff. David Goff #1465(Also 2nd Award)Off. Robert Gin #714Off. Christopher Knight #1398Off. Mary Tennenbaum #96Second AwardOff. John Conefrey #263(Also 1st Award)Off. Thomas Lovrin #2235Co.FCo.ECo.0Co.HCo. FCo. IFirst AwardOff. Garret N. Tom #1521 Co. FOff. Justin Madden #1708 Co. GOff. James K. Wong #2183 - Co. COff. Clifford Java #795 MuniOff. Frank E. Lee #1179 Co. COff. James Garrity #2156 Co. AOff. Michael McEachem #83 Co. HOfficer David Wright recently sufferedthe tragic death of his 16-year-olddaughter, Rebecca. A Perpetual Fund isbeing established by the officers of InglesideStation to cover the resulting expensesof the funeral. It is hoped thatthe "Rebecca Fund" will be a perpetualmemorial to officers and their familieswho may be in need of financialassistance during emergency situations.Donations are being solicited from ourmembers and from the general publicalike; all contributions should be maileddirectly to the SFPD Credit Union.Checks should be made out to the"Rebecca Fund."Members who would be interested inserving on the committee to administerthe "Rebecca Fund" should contact Lt.Bruce Marovich at Ingleside Station.Citizens interested in making donationsshould direct their contributionsto:The "Rebecca Fund"do SFPD Credit Union2550 Irving StreetSan Francisco, CA 94122The following poem was written byLt. Marovich in memory of Rebecca.RebeccaA child is bornJoy given as only they canInnocense personifiedThe reason for livingShe's goneTo another place, mournfullyRealization the hardest of allGood coming out of tragedy?A child she was no moreIn memory she shall forever beRebecca can help theeCITY, STATE, ZIPNEW ADDRESSCITY, STATE, ZIPSEND TO:THE NOTEBOOK, 510 7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103Mitsubishi InternationalCorporationSan Francisco Branch50 California Street • San Francisco, CA 94111San Francisco Truck Repair4040 3rd StreetSan Francisco, CA 94124648-6185