June 1991 - San Francisco Police Officers Association

Page 18 Notebook June, 1991Phone: 415/781-6836Sam Wong Hotel615 BroadwaySan Francisco, CA 94133PAINTS • WALLPAPERCOLOR SCHEME2047 FILLMORE ATCALIFORNIASAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115Bob Wilder(415) 346-0700Thanks For The HelpTom Flippin, EditorS.F.P.O.A. NotebookDear Tom:Just a few lines to tell you and theassociation of the outstanding serviceperformed on my behalf by Mike Hebel.Mike Hebel, our Welfare Officer, hasrepresented me since January, 1989when I was disabled due to a back injury.Mike successfully handled myclaim before the City's Workers' CompensationDivision, Arbitration, and theRetirement System. Due to Mike'sabilities, I was granted total IndustrialDisability Retirement.In closing, I would like to express mygratitude and thanks to Mike Hebel andthe S.F.P.O.A. for their support anddiligence.Tom Flippin, EditorS.F.P.O.A. NotebookSincerely,Robert M. ForniDear Mr. Flippin:Just a note to thank you and yourstaff for helping us in publicizing thisyear's San Francisco Prep Hall ofFame.As a result of this cooperation andefforts, the 9th Annual SF Hall ofFame Banquet and Program is a sellout.We could not have done it withoutyour support.Also, your help was instrumental inbringing together after many years personswho were part of this year's SFPrep Hall of Fame honorees lives andrecognition.Again, thanks so very much.Sincerely,Saul Madfes,Secretary-Treasurer,,San Francisco Prep Hall of FameCoffey & Associates Realty+Michael Coffey Connie CoffeyBroker Associate- - Retired SFPD- - Reduced or Credit Back Brokerage to SFPD- - Referral Fees given- - Serving San Francisco and the PeninsulaPhone: 348-3944Quiet StormLive Entertainment Thursday - SundayAt the CanneryRestaurant/Bar LoungeLunch, Dinner & Weekend BrunchPanoramic View of the San Francisco Bay2801 Leavenworth StreetSan Francisco, CA 94133415/771-2929Courtesyof aFriendOppose!May 31, 1991The Honorable Ed DavisState CapitolSacramento, California 95814RE: Opposition to SB 1261Peace OfficersDear Senator Davis:The California Correctional Peace OfficersAssociation regrets to inform youthat it must oppose SB 1261 whichyou have introduced dealing with peaceofficers.We understand the "Los Angeles"context within which this idea arises.However, we would like to indicate thatas an organization representing thepeace officer rank and file, we believethat we are adequately addressing thatincident and are currently asking for astatewide review of use of forcepolicies, training, as well as stressmanagement for line officers in all agencieson a statewide basis. That actionis being undertaken through AB 401 byAssemblyman Bob Eppie at this time.We believe that the present law givespeace officers sufficient authority withrespect to any offense that is committedby any person including anotherpeace officer.Any act which could be construed tobe a felony committed in the presenceof a peace officer is obviously a judgmentcall by that officer. An officer'ssubjective discretion must be trusted togreat extent since no other persons areable to judge the context wherein thatjudgment is rendered at that moment intime. For the first time, under this bill,acts of omission rather than co-missionare grounds for a felony prosecution.We disagree with this policy ascounter-productive. Obviously, the LosAngeles incident has shaken that publictrust, thus we understand the impetusfor such a bill. However, we believe thismeasure is an over-reaction and may, infact, endanger officer safety and morale.We believe the statewide rank andfile officers' response to the problem,AB 401, is appropriate since it examinescurrent agencies' use of forcepolicies, training needed to distinguishsituations which require the use offorce, training which guides the use offorce, and stress management whichallows an officer to maintain clear judgmentso that situations requiring use offorce can be handled appropriately.Until these policies and training proceduresare reviewed and recommendationsacted upon, we believe it ispremature to create new crimes andnew potential criminals out of peace officerswho are attempting an extremelydifficult job, or perhaps, without propermeans to handle the job. It is for thosereasons that we must oppose SB 1261.Sincerely,Jeff ThompsonChief Legislative AdvocateCalifornia Correctional PeaceOfficers AssocaitionOur Lady of Guadalupe Church908 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133Phone: (415) 885-0437Mass SchedulelHorario De MisasSaturday Vigil: 4:30pm-7:00pmSunday: 8:00am (English) 9:00am (Chinese)10:15am (English) 12:15pm (Spanish)l:OOpm (English)Weekdays: 7:30am/7:00pm12:00 noon /(Friday Only)Holidays: 7:30am/12 noonI7:00pm(All English)LEFor All YourInsurance NeedsERIC Liu INSURANCE AGENCYEric Liu3410 Geary Blvd, Sutie 335San Francisco, CA 94118Bus. (415) 668-9709Res. (415) 756-0112LettersSupport Our AdvertisersTom Flippin, EditorS.F.P.O.A. NotebookDear Tom,I wanted to let you know about thegreat service I received from one of theNOTEBOOK'S advertisers. I wasremodeling the bathroom in my houseand was looking for a contractor to installcultured marble panels in theshower. I saw SYN-MAR's ad in theNOTEBOOK and went over to theirshop on Bayshore Blvd. Mr. Ken Hibbsshowed me the wide selection ofmaterial and colors which are availableand was very helpful with the selectionitself. He was very straightforward,friendly and certainly knows hisbusiness. When it came time to installthe shower, they were ahead ofschedule. Mr. Jim Hill, who actually installedthe components, did a first classjob in a neat, efficient manner. Theyeven made a sink top vanity whichmatches the shower. The price wascompetitive and rm very happy with thefinished job.It was a pleasure to do business withSYN-MAR, and they certainly have myrecommendation.Re-electionSincerely yours,Joe ReillyMr. Al Trigueiro, PresidentS.F. Police Officers Association510-7th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103Dear Al,I would like to take this opportunityto thank you, the Executive Board andyour members, both active and retired,for the support everyone extended mein my recent campaign for re-election tothe S.F. Health Service Board. I amplease to inform you that I was successful,for the fifth time, in beingelected. It was very gratifying to havereceived 9,993 votes of the total16,963 votes cast which equates to a59% margin.All of us who are HSS members willbe facing some difficult times in thefuture. Medical costs are continually risingand now with the inclusion ofdomestic partners, who knows what theoutcome will be. I will, however, continuallystrive to negotiate the bestpossible health package for themembership with the least out ofpocket expenses possible.Again, my thanks for all your supportand assistance with the election.Sincerely and Fraternally,Harry ParetchanThanks For The SupportAl TrigueiroSan Francisco POA510 Seventh St.San Francisco, CA 94103Dear Al,I'm writing to let you know how gladHelen and I were to see you at theevent at the home of Supervisor AngelaAlioto last week.You have been very supportive, Al,and I appreciate everything you've doneto help me in my campaign for AttorneyGeneral. As I said at the event, I'mvery proud of the kind of campaign wewaged and I'm especially proud of allthe supporters whose cause I share.Again, thanks for your help. Yourcontinued friendship and support is verymuch appreciated.Sincerely,Arlo Smith