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MinutesPresident Dave Schaller called the Meeting of the Board of Directors toorder on December 13, 2012 at 5:37 pm.ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:Present: Schaller, Clay, Purvis, Lopez, Bennetts, Petrachek, DiCarloAbsent: Turner, Garmo (work, excused)MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCEAFFILIATE MEMBERSTATION REPSCHULA VISTA COURTGEORGE BAILEY DETENTIONHIDTAHOMICIDELAS COLINAS DETENTIONLEMON GROVE STATIONPOWAY STATIONSAN DIEGO COURTSAN MARCOS STATIONSANTEE STATIONSOUTH BAY DETENTIONMike NadeauDon WestJD DownhourFred DueyGlenn GiannantonioScott JohnsonDaniel GutierrezJim BennettsSteve BowenSteve Morace, Scott CarterRob BuenoJohn Grinceri1) TIME CERTAINS:a) Cynthia Kelly – Liberty Mutual Insurance – 5:30 pm.2) LEGAL REPORT: Steinera) Update on legal issues and court cases related to the pension bill.3) CONSENT CALENDAR:a) Approval of the minutesi) November 8, 2012b) Retirementsi) Kevin Bombard – 24 years membership (11 as Class 1) -$2,200ii) Joyce Lara – 11 years membership - $2,200c) Membershipi) 2123 Class 1 Members, 152 Affiliate Membership, 53 ClassIII Reserve Members, 1015 Retired Members for a totalmembership of 3,343d) Ratification of Director Pollingi) To Approve the following retirements - Henry Ramelli– 25 years membership - $6,000, Eugene Palos – 28years membership - $6,900, David Paseman – 24 yearsmembership - $5,700, Elizabeth Palmer – 27 yearsmembership - $6,600, Roy Heringer – 30 years membership- $7,500. Most retire before the next meeting.AYES – Purvis, Clay, Petrachek, DiCarlo, Turner, Lopez,Bennetts, Garmoii) To approve the following retirements – Phillip Brust –25 years membership - $6,000, Scott Rossall – 32 yearsmembership - $8,400.Specialists in Transmission Overhaul & RepairsForeign & American Work GuaranteedMICHAEL NOWLIN10227 Prospect Ave. Ste. BSantee, CA 92071EAST COUNTYTRANSMISSIONPH: (619) 448-1511FAX: (619) 448-6034AYES – Turner, Lopez, Clay, Bennetts, Petrachek, Lopez,Garmo, DiCarlo, PurvisMOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Purvis to approve the consent calendar.Motion unanimously carries.4) PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Schallera) Donation to Senior Volunteer Patrol. Tabled until Jan. 10, 2013.b) Anti-Terrorist campaign leave LOU. Board direction for Presidentto sign LOU.c) Lane County Deputy Sheriff in ICU at UCSD. President Schallerwill contact the family to see what assistance the DSA can provide.d) Detentions request for DSA gift card for T-shirt design contestfor detentions anniversary.MOTION/Purvis, SECOND/Clay to approve a $100 gift card to DSA storefor contest. Motion unanimously carries.5) VICE PRESIDENT REPORT: Claya) Update on meetings with the County about AB340 and AB197and the interpretation of the law. DSA to go forth issuing twowrits of mandate against County of San Diego in regards to theintent of County to enact provision of PEPRA.MOTION/Clay, SECOND/ Petrachek to ask Silver, Hadden, Silver, Wexler& Levine to go forth issuing two writs of mandate against County of SanDiego in regards to the intent of County to enact provisions of PEPRA. Upto $20,000 from negotiations fund for expenditures. Motion unanimouslycarries.6) SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT: Purvisa) Mileage reimbursement for Dawn Patterson for PORAC seminar.MOTION/Purvis, SECOND/Clay to approve the mileage reimbursementof $72.15 for Dawn Patterson.Discussion.Ayes - Purvis, DiCarlo, Clay, Lopez, PetrachekNo - BennettsMotion carries.b) Account balance transfers due to minimum balanceMOTION/Purvis, SECOND/Clay to transfer $25,000 from the NegotiationsInvestment to the Negotiations SDCCU Acct, and $25,000 from theRetirement Investment to the Retirement SDCCU account to bring themjust above the minimum cash account balance requirement. Motionunanimously carries.7) COMMITTEE REPORTS:a) MEMBER EVENTS: Purvis/Turneri) Installation luncheon will be held at MCRD Bay View Roomrestaurant on January 24, 2013.ii)Children’s Christmas Party raised over $1400 for theDeployed Deputies Program. Raffle winner for 4 DisneylandPark Hoppers was Ken Simon and Penguin counting winnerwas Ryland Kempton with 197 penguins.b) NEGOTIATIONS: Clayi) Wexler invoiceMOTION/Clay, SECOND/Petrachek to approve Rob Wexler invoice of$2,375. Motion unanimously carries.Amended MOTION/Clay, SECOND/Petrachek to approve Rob Wexlerinvoice in the amount of $6,225. Motion unanimously carries.c) CALIFORNIA COALITION OF LAW ENFORCEMENTASSOCIATIONS(CCLEA)– Schalleri) January 8 th meeting, Director Clay will attend.d) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OFCALIFORNIA (PORAC)-Petracheki) Update on PORAC meeting and bylaw proposals. RonCottingham was reelected to 10 th term as President.e) POLITICAL ACTION: Petrachek/Turneri) Olson, Hagel & Fishburn invoiceMOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Purvis to approve $68 for Olson, Hagel &Fishburn invoice, to be paid from PAC fund. Motion unanimously carries.ii)Political endorsement update from John Wainiof) SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Lopezi) Ali Perez is back in hospital, expects to be there for 3 to 4weeks.g) RETIREMENT: Lopezi) John Valente retirement benefitMOTION/Lopez, SECOND/Purvis to deny retirement benefit for Valentedue to by-law requirement not being met. Motion unanimously carries.ii)Roberto Rivera retirement benefitMOTION/Lopez, SECOND/Petrachek to approve the retirement benefitfor Rivera. Motion unanimously carriesh) BYLAWS/STANDING RULES: Garmoi) Dues allocation standing rule(1) Change of allocation to the Relief Fund from 13% to11%. Change to allocation of the Retirement Fund from22% to 24%. Effective January 1, 2013. Board directionto approve standing rule change.8) UNFINISHED BUSINESSa) University of Phoenixi) DSA will not partner with University of Phoenix9) NEW BUSINESSa) Mileage reimbursement will rise to .565 on January 1 st 2013.10) GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATIONa) Shot Show for Store Manager Ken DockenMOTION/Purvis, SECOND/Clay to approve up to $1,000 from misc. travelfor store manager to attend Shot Show. Motion unanimously carries.b) Board of Directors election ballots are due on January 9 th by 5pm. Running for the board is Dave Schaller, Marco Garmo, MattClay, Scott Johnson, Ed Macken and Steve Morace.ADJOURNED 7:21 pm - There was only one meeting in December dueto the holidays. 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Use your voice, and vote for the directorsyou feel will best represent you.Don’t Forget to Sign Your Ballot EnvelopeIncluded with the election material is a postage paidenvelope to mail your ballot back to the DSA. Pleaseremember to sign your ballot envelope or your vote will notbe counted.If you have not received your ballot, please contact the DSA,so arrangements can be made for you to vote.WHERE TO FIND IT...Many forms and publications are available on the DSA websiteor by contacting the DSA.• Bylaws - On the DSA website, accessible via the link at thebottom of each page or from the “Member’s Only” menu afterlogging in. Certified copy available for viewing at the DSA office.• MOA - Available online in the “Member’s Only” section oron the county’s website. Remember that the latest MOA is from2000, with several extensions and LOUS, which modify it.• Year End Audits - Available online after logging in to the DSA“Member’s Only” section under financial statements.• DSA Budget and books of account - Available for viewing atthe DSA office following a written request to the president ortreasurer.• DSA Minutes - Available after being approved by the boardonline in the member’s only section.Mike PratkoCell: (619) 726-3000Certified Arborist #WE-7165A(Reserve Deputy)PerpetualTree Care, Inc.(619) 596-0990Cont. Lic. #428898Fax: (619) 334-4360Certified Tree Worker #15206 Silver Star January 2013Silver Star January 2013 7

news DSA | DEPARTMENT | COUNTY | INDUSTRYWelcome new DSA membersThe DSA welcomed the followingnew members in the last month.Remember to get involvedwith the DSA by attending themonthly member meeting on thesecond Thursday of each month.ActiveDavid SAdrian P. GarciaBrett D. GermainMichael McIntryeRobert C. MillerBrandon M. MelendezJoshua C. HoodenpyleRebecca L. NaranjoJudy S. MarshallAlison PonceMatthew M. CreedStephen L. CazaresEric D. O’QuinAlexander S. FergusonKevin M. JohnsonReanna C. AguirreJulia M. BreerJoseph L. PortilloSteffen ScottFollow theDSA onlinewww.facebook.com/DSASanDiegowww.facebook.com/DSAStorewww.twitter.com/DSAStorewww.twitter.com/DSASanDiegoDINNER DANCE 2013 DISCOUNT ROOMSAVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH FEBRUARY 22Book a room at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay for the weekend of the dinnerdance at the special DSA rate, starting at just $139. VIP Suites are just $189 anight. Reservations are available for check in starting on March 21 with checkoutthrough March 24. The DSA rate is only available when booked online throughFebruary 22. After this date, the DSA Discounted rate will not be available.Visit the DSA website at www.dsasd.org/dance to reserve dance tickets and bookyour room. The direct link for Hyatt booking site is: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/DeputySheriffsSAFETY ALERTPORAC recently sent out a securityalert about a rubber “survival bracelet”being sold on Ebay. As you can tell fromthe picture to the left, it’s a seeminglyregular rubber bracelet. When thebracelet is opened, it contains a standardhandcuff key made of plastic which cancompletely bypass metal detectors. Thisbracelet constitutes a huge threat to LawEnforcement as it is easy to conceal anddeploy when hands are cuffed behinda suspects back. These are similar tothe popular SERE bracelets featuringhandcuff keys pictured below. Be alert,be aware and stay vigilant.There will only be one DSA Meeting inJanuary on January 10. All membersare encouraged to attend.10th AnnualGuacamole BowlGet a team together andchallenge last year’s champsand three-time winners: theSDPD’s Western Division’sHot Guac Cops.SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes isholding the 10th annual Law Enforcementvs. Kiwanis Challenge “Guacamole Bowl”fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 23 from10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Balboa ParkClub. The “Guacamole Bowl” is a premiercompetition designed to determine, “Whomakes the best Guacamole?”The 10th annual Guacamole Bowl willpit (excuse the pun) San Diego’s Finestagainst a variety of teams in a good oldfashioned cook-offEnter a team in this year’s GuacamoleBowl. Your team will be makingGuacamole for over 1000 people who willhelp determine “Who makes the bestGuacamole?” Law Enforcement teams mayconsist of law enforcement officers, theirfriends and family. Cost to register is just$25. Teams can have up to 6 members.Proceeds from the 10th AnnualGuacamole Bowl will benefit SPORTS forExceptional Athletes. Over the past eightyears, the Guacamole Bowl, co-sponsoredby San Diego Park & Recreation-Therapeutic Recreation Services, hasraised over $67,000 to support localprograms for athletes with developmentaldisabilities.First prize will not only include thewinning team’s name permanentlyengraved on the highly coveted,‘Guacamole Cup’ but will afford thewinning team bragging rights for a year.Visit www.guacamolebowl.com to registeror for more information.SAVE THE DATE2013 Retiree LuncheonsThe dates for the 2013 RetiredMember luncheon meetings have beenannounced: March 2, June 8, Sept. 7,Dec. 14. Currently all four meetingsare scheduled for the El Cajon ELk’sLodge, but one may be moved tothe Sheriff’s Museum. While thesemeetings provide a great way forretired members to catch up, all DSAMembers are invited—young and old,active or retired. Information is sentto Retired Members’ homes and willbe posted online at www.DSASD.org/retired. The easiest way to RSVP tothese events is right online. You canalso update online reservations if yourplans change.KNOTT’STRIBUTECONTINUESTHROUGHJAN. 31If you missed your chance to visitduring the holidays, the annual fireand police tribute at Knott’s BerryFarm continues through Jan. 31,2013. With proper ID presented atKnott’s (employee ID card, paycheck,etc.) fire and police personnel plusone guest receive free admission.Purchase up to six additional ticketsfor just $17 each.Office & Store ClosuresJanuary 21 & February 18The DSA office and store areclosed on most holidays, but theafter hours answering servicewill direct your call if you havean emergency. Please planaccordingly, especially whenpurchasing discount tickets foruse over holiday weekends.Return Your BallotJanuary 9Ballots for the director electionand bylaw proposals are dueJanuary 9. If you did not receiveyour ballot, please contact theDSA office immediately. Resultswill be announced at the annualmeeting, which takes place onJan. 10 at 5:30 p.m.Director Installation LuncheonJanuary 24The 2013 DSA Board of Directorswill be sworn in during alunchtime ceremony on January24. The DSA Office and Store willclose at 11 a.m. for this event.Members may RSVP online atwww.DSASD.org/installationDSA Dinner DanceMarch 23Save the Date for the annualDSA Dinner Dance. This year’sdance will take place at theHyatt Regency Mission Bay.Tickets will on sale February 1.More information will be sentto member’s home and postedonline at www.dsasd.org/dance.Discounted Room DeadlineFebruary 22Book your room for the 2012dinner dance by February 22 totake advantage of the discountedDSA rate. The rate is onlyavailable online and through Feb.22. Visit www.dsasd.org/dancefor more info.DSF ScholarshipsDue April 3Applications for DSF scholarshipsawarded to members and theirdependents are now available atthe DSA office and on the DSAwebsite. Applications must bereceived on or before April 3.DSA (858) 486-9009DSA DATES8 Silver Star January 2013 Silver Star January 2013 9

news DSA | DEPARTMENT | COUNTY | INDUSTRYSUPPORT THE CPOMF ON YOUR TAXESThe DSA encourages you to make a voluntary, tax-freecontribution on your state income tax return to theCalifornia Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation Fund.Taxpayers can make voluntary tax-free contributions ontheir personal state income tax returns to the “CaliforniaPeace Officers’ Memorial Foundation Fund”. The process issimple. No checks to write and no solicitors. Merely enteran amount of at least $1 on your state income tax return.All contributions are used to maintain the California PeaceOfficers’ Memorial and for activities in support of thesurviving families of those brave peace officers who havemade the ultimate sacrifice.When you file your state income tax return for 2011, theCalifornia Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation urges everytaxpayer and the more than 100,000 professional peaceofficers serving in California to assist us in taking care ofyour own. The DSA urges you to donate at least $1 each year.10 Silver Star January 20132012 Line of Duty Deaths in CaliforniaBuying? Selling? Investing?Search all San Diego County Homes for Sale atwww.SearchingElCajonHomes.comCurrent 30 Year Fix asLOW as 3.25%Loan Amount = Payment/Month$150,000 = $652.80$200,000 = $870.41$250,000 = $1088.02$300,000 = $1305.62$350,000 = $1523.22$400,000 = $1740.82$425,000 = $1849.63• Conventional, FHA, and VA• Jumbo Loans as low as 4%• $0 Down USDA program available• Hud Approved - Good NeighborNext Door Program availableOfficer Kenyon YoungstromCalifornia Highway Patrol, CAEOW: Wednesday, September 5, 2012Cause of Death: GunfireDeputy Sheriff Robert ParisStanislaus County Sheriff's Department, CAEOW: Thursday, April 12, 2012Cause of Death: Gunfire2012 Line of Duty K9 Deaths in CaliforniaK9 MorganMendocino County Sheriff’s Office, CAEOW: Monday, August 20, 2012Cause of Death: Exposure to toxinsAccording to the National Law Enforcement Memorial, lawenforcement officer fatalities nationwide decreased by 23 percentduring 2012, with 127 federal, state, and local officers killed in theline of duty. The number one cause of officer fatalities in 2012 wastraffic-related incidents, which claimed 50 lives, followed closely by49 officers who were killed by gunfire this past year. Twenty-eightofficers died due to other causes. This year’s significant drop in lawenforcement fatalities follows a two-year period when the number ofofficer deaths had seen an alarming increase. There were 154 officerfatalities in 2010, and 165 in 2011.Call or Emailto take advantage ofthese FREE services• Free Home Value Analysis withcomparative market data provided• Free Mortgage Consultationfor purchasing, refinancing, orinvestment rates• Free list of properties gauged toyour specific desires and criteria• Free 15 min phone consultationwith 1031 tax deferredexchange accommodatorYOUR REALTOR & EXECUTIVE MORTGAGE CONSULTANTSTEVEN DARLING619-504-9983 directSDarling@RealtyExecutives.comLICENSE # 01383804 NMLS # 237274Realty Executives All Area – 3773 Willow Glen Dr. #100, El Cajon, Ca 92019 DRE Broker #01853235, All terms and APR are subject to changeTHANKS FROM CRAIG JOHNSONFor DSA Members who did not receive these thank you letters in youre-mail, we have reprinted them here.Sheriff Gore;As my recovery and healing continues and I prepare myself to headback to work at the Santee Station, I wanted to take a moment tothank you, the command, my station command, the DSA and all themembers of this department for all that they have done to help me andAli. In reflecting on this ordeal, I’ve know that it has been one of themost significant events in my life and that of my family, and the mostsignificant event in my law enforcement career.Throughout this ordeal the department mobilized immediately to assistus. From the moment that I put out the 11-99 call for help, we had a“County Wide” response. Since I was a little pre-occupied at that time,I have no idea how many deputies and officers actually responded, butI’m told it was hundreds. This was the beginning of help for Ali and me,not only from this department, but the entire law enforcement family,as well as the community of San Diego County.The coming together of all these entities to assist and support Ali andme, has been overwhelming. I can’t tell you how many hundreds of visitsand phone calls I had where everyone asked if I needed anything, andoffered to assist me if I did. This ordeal, as tragic and potentially lethalas it was, has given me and my family so many good things to rememberforever with the reaching out of love, support, and care for our needs.From your command staff, and the command staff of the Santee Station,as well as from the DSA, the support and concern has been remarkableand really appreciated. One of the lessons that was re-enforced for mewas that we in law enforcement really are one big family, and this familycame out to help us when we needed them. The community as well hasbeen remarkable with their cards and prayers showing support for ourrecovery. The massive amount of letters and cards sent to us was trulyinspiring to me, and really helped me through my recovery. Withoutall this support, I’m not sure I could have come out of this ordeal tofind my way back to work. Obviously the health care professionals wereoutstanding in their efforts to help me and especially all they did forAli. I’ve sent a letter of thanks to them as well.In closing, I thank God for his presence in our lives, and the fact thathe was watching over us on September 25. I will forever be in debt tohim, and all of you for your assistance on that day and the prayers andsupport that followed.Sincerely,Craig JohnsonSpeaking For The WorkingPerson, Speaking For You...Tosdal, Smith, Steiner & WaxSpecializing in Labor and Employment Law, Personal Injury,Medical Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Product Liability,and Workers’ Compensation401 West A St., Ste 320 • San Diego, CA 92101-4506Telephone: (619) 239-7200 • Fax (619) 239-6048SINCE 1983President Dave Schaller and the DSA Board:I wanted to take a moment to thank you and the Board for all theassistance you gave me and my family during the recent ordeal whenboth Ali Perez and I were injured. To say that this was the mostsignificant event in my 23 years in law enforcement is an understatement.It has been one of the most significant events in my life! Never in mywildest dreams would I have believed that I was going to be injured likethis, let alone be thrust into the spotlight in the media.From the first moments after I was whisked away by my team to thesafety of an ambulance, I began to feel safe and secure. Once I awokefrom the surgery, I had my wife and family with me to assist me.Immediately I was asked if the DSA could assist me. You were theremaking sure that both Ali and I had any of our needs fulfilled that theDSA could achieve. The fact that you recognized this as a duty to us, themembers of the DSA was truly inspirational to me.Having been on this department for over 23 years and a member rightout of the academy, I was always diligent about voting on board electionsand bylaw changes. Being busy with my career and family, I found littletime to do much more than this with the association. I did occasionallyattend the monthly meetings over the years though.With the events that occurred on September 25, 2012, I came to realizehow dedicated you and the board (past board members included) areto the members and to this department. You're tasked with makingsure you and the department takes care of its employees. You are allundervalued and underappreciated for all the work you do. I know I'vecomplained, just like many members, about what the board of directorshave done or not done for us the Deputy Sheriffs, during past contractnegotiations etc. What I realize now is that you work hard to bring thebest benefits to us, but ultimately it's going to be up to the negotiationswith the county and what they are willing to give. I know that all ofyou work tirelessly to negotiate and work within the political arenas toaccomplish this. I salute you for this, because this is not something thatI or most of the membership would want to take on.The care that you have shown Ali and me and our families is whatan association should do, and you did it well. Having a wife who ison another law enforcement agency, she commented on the fact thatshe didn't believe it would be the same for her with her association, ifthe tables were reversed. I am extremely proud to be a member of theSan Diego Sheriff's Department, and a member of the Deputy Sheriffs’Association of San Diego County. Thank you so much for all the help,care, and love that you have given me and my family during this ordeal.Sincerely,Craig Johnson, MemberEVERGREEN TREE SPECIALISTTREE CAREAND REMOVALCertified Arborist#WC-3509AFFORDABLERATESRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIALLacing • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Complete RemovalEdward Gross - Owner619-255-3719 Bus. Fax619-850-9583 CellFully Licensed & InsuredContractor’sLic #731377Silver Star January 2013 11

2013 ScholarshipsApplications available now for law enforcement scholarshipsDEPUTY SHERIFF’S FOUNDATIONDEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIPSThe SDCDSF will award a total of nine scholarships each at$2,000. These scholarships are awarded in the memory of thenine SDSO Deputies who have given their life in the line of duty.WHO IS ELIGIBLE?Scholarships will be awarded to children of Active and RetiredDSA members. To qualify for the scholarships, the studentmust be accepted to an accredited two or four-year college oruniversity during the term immediately following high schoolgraduation.CRITERIA FOR SELECTIONCandidates for the scholarships will be evaluated on AcademicAchievement, Character, and Leadership. While the athleticachievement of candidates will be looked at, it is not adetermining factor for scholarships to be awarded. Candidatesmust maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average based on aweighted scale.APPLICATIONSComplete information and the application can be obtained at theDSA Office or online at www.dsasd.org. The application shouldbe mailed to the Scholarship Chairperson, Deputy Sheriffs’Association, 13881 Danielson St. Poway, CA 92064. Applicationsfor scholarships must be received by the Scholarship Chairpersonon or before April 3, 2013.MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPSThe DSA will award a total of two scholarships at $2,000 each toActive DSA members in good standing. Payments will only bemade to the school. Any Active DSA Member in good standingwho has been a member for at least one year may apply for thescholarship. Member must be enrolled in an accredited Collegeor University. Continuing education and online courses qualifyif University or College is accredited. Complete informationand the application can be obtained at the DSA Office or onlineat www.dsasd.org. A personal essay must accompany theapplication.Remember that the deadline for both dependent and memberscholarships is April 3, 2013. Your application must be receivedby the end of business on April 3. Late applications will not beconsidered. More information and applications available at www.dsasd.org/scholarships. 12 Silver Star January 2013CLEAScholarshipWe are again very pleasedto announce a specialChildren’s ScholarshipProgram that will bedonated by our LongTerm Disability insurance plan administrators, CaliforniaAdministration Insurance Services, Inc.Four scholarships will be given in two categories, threein category one, and one in category two. Category oneapplicants must be high school seniors who are enrolledor planning to enroll in a full-time course of study at anaccredited two or four year college, university, or vocationaltechnicalschool. Applicants must also have a 3.0 grade pointaverage on a 4.0 scale. (Three scholarships will be awarded.)Category two applicants must be sophomores or juniors incollege enrolled in a full-time course of study at an accreditedcollege, university or vocational-technical school. Applicantsmust have maintained a 3.0 grade point average during thefirst two years of college on a 4.0 scale. (One scholarship willbe awarded). Previous recipients are not eligible.Applicants must be the child of a CLEA member who hasbeen a member for a minimum of one year prior to April 1,2013, or a retired CLEA member who is currently a memberof the NPFBA Long Term Care program.Scholarship distribution will consist of $2,000, four awardsof $500 each.The application may be downloaded by going to CaliforniaLaw Enforcement Association’s website www.CLEA.org/scholarship.html or by calling California AdministrationInsurance Services, Inc., toll-free at (800) 832-7333. Theapplication must be completed and postmarked by April 1,2013.This is a valuable opportunity to provide your children withscholarship money in order to help them attain their highereducation goals!The PORAC Scholarship are also valuable awards open tochildren of DSA members. More information will be releasedin January, but the due dates also fall on or around April 1.If your child is a high school senior, most law enforcementscholarships will be announced in January!When GoodHot Stops Go Badby Steve AlbrechtWouldn’t it be great if real-life cop work was like what we see on TV copshows? Everything always gets wrapped up in tidy ways, and all within44 minutes (don’t’ forget 16 minutes of helpful commercials). Thanks tocareful editing and lots of reshoots, the TV cops always get their man.Consider the collection of pursuits regularly shown by our LosAngeles media friends on Channels 5, 9, and 13. They like to use theirhelicopters to show every mile of a pursuit, often hopeful (although theywon’t admit it) to see a shootout at the conclusion. Fortunately, mostpursuits on TV end with a crash, a blown tire, a pit technique, followedby a short foot chase, or my favorite part, a laydown by the suspect,where he shows textbook hot stop arrest compliance.I always smile when the bad guy hops from the car, hits the deck bellyfirst, crosses his ankles, turns his head away, puts his arms out, palmsup, and waits for the inevitable cuffs. Some of these guys have beenthrough this before, or have been to prison (where the arrest andcontrol techniques are similar). They have watched enough cops showsor have seen the pursuit process played out on local TV news programsto know the drill.Watching TV news pursuits should remind you that most hot stopsrarely go smoothly. Cars crash, scared suspects run, K9s bite thewrong people, police guns accidentally discharge, and suspects can’t orwon’t comply with complicated instructions. (Why do some cops say,“Driver, exit your vehicle and turn 180 degrees away from the sound ofmy voice”? Crooks didn’t take Geometry in school; no wonder they runoff or turn to look at the officer, confused.)Let’s define our term: A high-risk vehicle or “hot stop” should beused anytime a suspect flees, is suspected of being wanted, armed, isa parolee at large, has a hostage, is thought to be suicidal, or does notcomply with officers’ demands to stop via lights and sirens. A “good”hot stop means you and your partners did all the right things, workingas a team, from the onset to a successful arrest of all suspects. 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What will you do with suspects who are literally too stupidor too afraid to follow a single command correctly? What will you dowith suspects who cooperate by laying in the middle of the street, whilecars are still going by at blazing speeds?The key to success with these outside-the-box problems is to firstimagine they might occur and then devise safe, creative, and effectiveways to overcome them. The best times to discuss these problems arewhen times are slow and your car partners and you can improvise goodsolutions. “If he does this, we will do this…”Because of the stress of the moment, most hot stops play out too fast.Time is often on your side. It usually helps to try and slow thingsdown and wait for more help and better resources, like police dogs,gas rounds, CHP roadblocks, a PRT or SWAT officer response, hostagenegotiators, or officers who have different language skills. It is up toyou to talk fast and come up with a better plan for your hot stop team,on the fly. Just because the bad guy doesn’t do what you think or ask,doesn’t mean you can’t come out on top. ******Steve Albrecht worked for the San Diego Police Department for 15 years.His police books include “Contact and Cover” (C.C. Thomas Publishers);“Streetwork”; “Surviving Street Patrol”; and “Tactical Perfection forStreet Cops” (all from Paladin Press). He can be reached at drsteve@drstevealbrecht.comguy - Beforeguy - afterResults will varySilver Star January 2013 13

columnsCounty LineTransmissionsby Robbie BetheaBob BurgerBob and his wife Lea enjoy traveling in their motor home, setting offfrom their home base in Meadview, Arizona, located at the western edgeof the Grand Canyon where the Colorado River meets Lake Mead. Theyenjoy the lake and exploring the Grand Canyon with their river boatin an area called Grand Canyon West, near the Skybridge. To escapethe heat of Arizona, they travel to Boise, Idaho, in the summer and themilder climates of Quartzite, Apache Junction, and San Diego. Theymake an annual trip in January to Quartzite for the annual motor homerally and to meet up with other retired deputies and their families (JohnBurroughts, Joe Patton, Marty Heil, Bob Curry, Frank Peralta, Jerry Lewisand Bill Aguilera to name a few). When in Idaho, Bob visits with JohnGalt, Billie and Felix Bustamante, Wilbur Vancleave, and Dick Cook.Facebook. Julie didn’tknow Ed when they wereon the department, butnow can share their SDSOexperiences with theirgrandson.Jim CookeSince retiring a year ago, JimCooke and his wife Joycehave traveled to Englandand Scotland. Their twodaughters and son-in-lawslive nearby, which providesJoyce and Jim Cooke at the Tower Bridge inLondon, England.them ease of access to their four grandchildren. Their fifth grandchildis due next summer. A trip to Alaska to photograph the AuroraBorealis is planned for March and a Hawaiian trip planned for April.Efrain GarciaEfrain Garcia visited his sister in Killeen, Texas, recently and arrangedfor several of his former partners to get together. They met in Austin,as it was the most centralized location for Mike Miller (Houston), BobApostolos (San Antonio), Myron Klippert, and Mike Bradburn (bothfrom Austin.) Three hours were spent catching up on families and tellingtall tales from the past. Lea and Bob BurgerLinda and Bruce FultonLinda and Bruce Fulton are the camp hosts for the next three months atThe Springs at Borrego RV Resort and Golf Course. As camp hosts, theywork three days a week and enjoy all the amenities of this five-star RVresort, rated in the top 3 percent of all campgrounds in North America.Julie SuttonJulie’s son Ted married Ed Ebbert’s daughter Kylie, and they areexpecting their first child in May. Ted and Kylie had met at WestHills High School not knowing each other’s parents were deputies.Ted enlisted in the Coast Guard out of high school and was stationedback east when they reconnected with each other using Skype andMike Bradburn, Mike Miller, Efrain Garcia, Myron Klippert and BobApostolos meet up in Texas.Becca BerlinskyYour Real Estate Specialist!Selling San Diego Countyfor over a Decade.Experienced!Professional!Dedicated!Broker Associate • Realtor ® • Cell: (760) 525-5625bberlinsky@coldwellbanker.com Lic # 01416788 Owned And Operated By NRT Incorporated.Steve Nosal visited Kim Quaco in Cape Coral, Florida, to attend the TampaBay/Chargers football game. Although the Chargers lost, they enjoyed thefriendship and Florida sunshine.16 Silver Star January 2013

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station reportsviewfrom aboveASTREA by Scott Bligh“Mm-hm. We got boo-coo movement.” - Sgt.Barnes, Platoon.This past November, after 32 years of service tothe county, Sgt. Jon Shellhammer finally hungup his flight suit. Of those 32 years, with over8000 flight hours, 24 years were with ASTREA.He knows the history and inner workings ofthis place like nobody else and will likely get anoccasional phone call with a question on wheresomething is or how something should be done.He will be missed.I was just thinking, our newest member ofASTREA was two years old when Jon began hisASTREA career.Next in line to departis Kurt Yackey,an outstandingmechanic and ourturbine enginespecialist. A formerU.S. Army andVietnam veteran,Kurt has really takencare of us over theyears. Our aircrafthave been safe anddependable in nosmall part due tohis knowledge andexpertise. As ourhead mechanic KimM o r g a n s t a t e d :Sgt. Jon Shellhammer’s goingaway party at ASTREA:(from left) Lt. Maria Wood,Sgt. Jon Shellhammer,Asst. Sheriff Patricia Duke,Capt. Todd Frank, CalFireCaptain Todd O’Carroll.(left) Sgt. Jon Shellhammeron the flight line at ASTREA.Kurt (driving his latest project) about to show Captain Frank what 6 Gs feelslike.“Every time your helicopter engine starts, youcan thank Kurt.”Deputy Gene Palos is hot on JonShellhammer’s tail and tells us heis leaving right after Christmas.Gene really fell in love with theASTREA/CalFire program andflying the Bell 205 fire/rescuehelicopter. His opinion was oftensought out on anything fromtechnical issues tomission specifics.His safety mindsetwill be missed buteven more thanthat, his wisecracksare second to none.He never misses abeat.Another departureto rear its head isthat of our Captain,Todd Frank, whowill also departGene at home in his office.after Christmas as well. Captain Frank hasshown us one of the finer aspects of leadershipand something beaten into the heads of mostof the military guys. This former marine looksout for his people. Soon after his arrival atEmergency Services, he went about talking to allthe folks who work here and learned what theirjobs entailed. He never gave the impression thatbecause he was the captain, he knew it all. Weare sad to give him up to the communicationscenter.ASTREA took a hit with the losses but alsoscored big with the arrivals. Two formerASTREA deputies have returned; Maria Woodas our lieutenant and Darryl Kimball as oneof our two sergeants. Both Maria and Darrylare highly regarded by ASTREA deputies andhave proven themselves both competent andrespected. We are very glad to have them back.We also welcome our newest member, the onewho was two years old when Jon Shellhammerbegan at ASTREA. Bill Liniewicz Jr. brings to thetable copious quantities of enthusiasm, as well asaviation experience. With Gary Kneeshaw as hispartner, Bill will be up to speed in no time. Deputy Sheriffs’ AssociationAnnual Dinner & DanceMarch 23, 20135:30 - 11:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. Cocktails | 6:30 p.m. Dinner | Door Prizes & Dancing FollowHyatt Regency Mission Bay1441 Quivira RoadMembers $40 per coupleNon-Members $60 per personTable Reservations AvailableCocktail AttireComplimentary Drink TicketsComplimentary ParkingDiscounted Rooms AvailableGreat door prizes!Raising money for the Line of Duty Scholarship FundPre-Paid Reservations available at the DSA,online at www.dsasd.org/danceor with a credit card over the phone (858) 486-9009 x 100More information and reservations www.dsasd.org/danceTickets available February 1 - March 15Discounted hotel rooms available now through February 22https://resweb.passkey.com/go/DeputySheriff or www.dsasd.org/dance20 Silver Star January 2013

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february member birthdaysVACATION RENTALSCLASSIFIED ADSREAL ESTATEVEHICLESADVERTISERINDEXBig Bear City Rental: Fully Furnished Cabin, 2Bedroom, 1 Bath, Sleeps 8 Comfortably. Close to theLake, Slopes and Shopping. Call Bob at (760) 231-7117 for Additional Information.Big Bear Lake Log Cabin Rental: Newer cabinfor rent in Big Bear Lake, 3 Br/2 Ba, sleeps 8-10.Walk to the lake, and couple minutes to slopes andVillage. Perfect for family. Go to http://www.vrbo.com/377748 for pricing, pictures, and contact.Lake Havasu City Arizona Vacation Rental: 3bedroom, 2 bath Lake View House. Beautiful beachentry tropical pool. 3 car garage and RV parking.Sleeps up to 7. $200/ night (2 night min.) Holiday$325/night (3 night min.) $500 refundable securitydeposit unless you cancel 2 weeks of arrival. $100Non-refundable cleaning fee. Call (760) 613-6743 foradditional informationMammoth Rental: Mammoth Mtn. Condo. 1bedroom w/large loft—sleeps 7, 2 Baths. Pool,Spa, Sauna, Wood (provided) Burning Stove, FullyStocked Kitchen, Washer/Dryer in Unit, Cable,Restaurants/Bars/Shops, Unit #216. Mention Ad andget 10% off total stay. (760) 934-2669.Wyoming: Thinking about your summer vacation?RV lot for rent in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming.55 miles South of Jackson. Lot is available weeklyor monthly. If you have a group additional lots areavailable($105 dollars a week, $375 a month). Parkopens mid May and closes in October. Fishing,hiking, off road trails, river rafting, and plenty of golf.Contact Valinda Sutton (619) 980-7474.MISC. FOR SALESAND RAIL / DUNE BUGGY: - “HRT” LONG TRAVEL- FAST • HRT Motorsports HR1 Chassis • BuiltCadillac Northstar by Cadillac Hot Rod Fabricators• Mendeola 2D Transaxle w/updated nose cone •Holly 950 Commander Fuel Management System •Dyno Tuned • Kennedy Dual Disc Clutch • 930 CV’swith Low Hours • Fox 2.5 Rear Coilover with RemoteReservoir • Fox 2.0 Front Coilovers • Silver Chassiswith Candy Blue Panels • 4 High Back Bucket Seats- +2 on All • HID Light Bar • Full Length Consolewith Glove Box in Wing • Trunk wing • Front WheelBearings Rebuilt Recently • Rear Hubs and BrakesReplaced Recently • Paddles and Dirt Tires for Rear• Implement 9.50 Front Tires • Cooler Rack FrontRight • Rear View Mirror. Garaged, well cared for andmaintained. $28,000 OBO. Contact Deputy Dvorak orPatti at 760-782-3888.2004 Mercedes Benz SLK AMG: 2 litersupercharged/intercooled 18 valve V-6. 349 hp332 ft. lb. torque. 5 speed AMG speed shift, driveradaptive automatic transmission. AMG sportsuspension. Electronic stability program. AMGaerodynamic bodywork. One touch retractablehard top. Charcoal wood interior trim. 8 way powerheated seats. Telescopic steering wheel, leatherwrapped. 6 speaker Bose sound system with dualsubwoofers. Dual zone climate control with dust &pollen filters. 27,000 original miles; Always garaged.Never out overnight. All service records up to date& available (Mercedes mechanic). Car needs nothingbut a fun loving appreciative driver! $22,500. Call760-419-38182005 Weekend Warrior 3705 SLC Toy Box 5thWheel RV Trailer: Wide body chassis (120”) withcross bracing. Huge 5.5kw Onan Generator - FreshlyServiced with New Carburetor, 6’ Slide out in MasterBedroom, tons of storage inside & huge storagebelow. Large glass enclosed shower, cathedralceiling, slide out pantry, large 8 cf refrigerator, 2queen beds, 2 dinette/beds/tables, sleeps 8, outsideshower, 40 gallon gray water, 40 gallon black water,120 gallon fresh water tank upgrade, 36 gallon fuelstation upgrade, outside shower, triple axle, awning,2 batteries, 13500 BTU vented air conditioner, largebathroom, microwave, propane stove and oven., tvhookups in MB and Living area. Priced below NADAat $17,450 or OBO. Contact Deputy Dvorak or Pattiat 760-782-38882005 Ford Ranger Edge: 4.0 liter V-6 with airconditioning. 40,000 original miles. One owner .Always garaged. 4 door extended cab. Auto transw/O.D. 5 speed. Limited slip rear axle. Trailer towingpackage. Power windows/Power door locks. Powerside view mirrors. Turn signal indicators in side viewmirrors. AM/FM CD in dash stereo. Rear jump seats.Bedliner. Tie down hooks. Oversize tires and Magrims with wheel locks. Full size spare. Completeheader and exhaust system. Home link rear viewmirror w/compass and temperature. K&N air filter.New Die Hard battery. Security system. Split seatsw/pull down arm rest/console. Plush floor mats frontand back. Cup holders front and back. Tilt steeringwheel. $14,500. Call 760-419-38182006 H.D Street Glide: Black, 17228 miles, PowerCommander ignition, Vance & Hines True Dualexhaust, Custom passing lights, chrome air horns,Whitewall tires, Blue LED lights for engine display,many more extras, very clean and well maintained,asking $15,000. Contact Roger @ 951-219-9633.Commemorative Badges 33Debtwave Credit Counseling 18Diamonds Ltd. 2Dinner Dance 21Discount Tickets 18DJ Services - Franco 31East County Transmission 6Evergreen Tree Specialist 11Hawkins Computer Service 7Homeopathic Weight Loss 31Holmerud Studios 31Kang’s Martial Arts Supply 14Mauzy Heating & Air 19Notary Service at DSA 3Perpetual Tree Care 7Take Shape for Life - Medifast 13Union Institute & University back coverUniforms & Duty GearDSA Online Store 23DSA Store 26Real Estate and MortgagesLisa Ballard - Krueger Realty 15Becca Berlinsky - Coldwell Banker 21Jessica Bottrell, Realtor 20Steven Darling - Realty Executives 10Karen Davis, Mortgage Lender 20Lydia Seeley - Century 21 Award 31John Yeager - Summit Mortgage 15Law OfficesPatricia Elkerton, Attorney 6Faunce, Singer & Oatman, APC 10Ron Hauser, Attorney 24Donovan Jacobs, Attorney 23John Madigan - Schroth & Schroth 17Law Offices of Scott O’Mara Inside FrontTosdal, Smith, Steiner & Wax 11Receive an additional5% off in the Poway DSA Storeduring the month of your birthday!Placing a classified ad: Free for DSA members. $20 per month for non-members. 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10-7 EOSSAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTCOMMEMORATIVE BADGESOrder your commemorative badge today for just $75.55. All badges must be paid for at time of order;no payroll deduction is available. Badges must be picked up at the DSA Office in Poway; no shipping isavailable. To insure April delivery, orders must be received by January 15.Name: _____________________________________________________________Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Phone Number: _____________________________________________________E-mail address: ______________________________________________________Please check the category for your badge. You may order one (1) badge of each rank, up to andincluding your current rank.LAW ENFORCEMENT DETENTIONS COURTS RESERVES☐ Deputy ☐ Deputy ☐ Deputy ☐ Deputy☐ Sergeant ☐ Sergeant ☐ Sergeant☐ Lieutenant ☐ Lieutenant ☐ Lieutenant☐ Captain ☐ Captain ☐ Captain☐ Commander☐ Commander☐ Asst. Sheriff☐ Undersheriff☐ Sheriff☐ VolunteerPayment Method: ☐ Credit Card ☐ Check ☐ CashCredit Card Number: ____________________________________ Exp. Date: _____________Signature: _____________________________________________________________________This month’s EOS was submitted by Deputy Michael Moeller. If you have lighthearted humor or interesting photos to share, please e-mail all submissions tokmacris@dsasd.org or mail artwork to the DSA office, ATTN: Kristie Macris.32 Silver Star January 2013Please complete and return form with payment to:Please attach a copy ofyour identification toverify current rank.Mailstop: N-241DSA - Commemorative Badge13881 Danielson St.Poway, CA 92064Fax: (858) 486-8318

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