April 1996

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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
To Promote the Ideals, Policies and Accomplishments of the Association and its Members
VOLUME 28 SAN FRANCISCO, APRIL 1996 204 NUMBER 4
Contract Negotiations to
Arbitration and Police Discipline Cases
Mayor, Police Commission
Change Transfer Policy
and POA Convene Seminar
by Al Trigueiro selection procedure from one which
was determined by the duration of
by Chuck Limbert The rationalization for disciplin- The POA's negotiating committee the transfer request, rather than by
ary arbitration in cases involving has proposed very substantial seniority. For example, under the
A seminar to be conducted by some police officers, from the POA's per- changes in the Department's trans- existing procedure, a transfer request
of California's most prestigious and spective, is the same as that pro- fer policy. to the solo unit made 10 years ago by
knowledgeable arbitrators, led by vided by every other union that rep- Currently under General Order P1, a police officer with 10 years of ser-
former California Supreme Court resents employees. Fairness requires transfers occur at the request of mem- vices would be granted over a re-
Justice Joseph Grodin, is now being that disciplinary appeals be decided bers, on the direction of command- quest submitted five years ago by
scheduled. The seminar is being by neutral decision makers. The San ing officers or at the direction of the another officer with 20 years of ser-
sponsored jointly by the Police Com- Francisco Police Commission, to- Chief of Police. The focus of your vice. Under the proposal, the trans-
mission and the POA - but it clearly gether with the Chief of Police and negotiating committee has been on fer request from the member with the
would not be taking place were it not his top command staff, constitute these transfers that occur at the greatest seniority would be granted.
due to the involvement ofMayor Willie the Police Department's manage- request of officers, the method by Under the POA's proposal, this
Brown. ment. They are not neutrals. Their which most departmental transfers change would occur after January 1,
The arbitrators invited to partici- responsibility is to manage the Police are accomplished. 1997 and, prior to that date, the
pate include Bonnie Bogue, Sam Department and impose discipline The most significant change ex-
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Kagel and John Kagel as well as in appropriate instances. No one ar- pected to occur will be to change the (See TRANSFER, Page 12)
Professor Grodin. The purpose of the gues with this. However, they cannot
seminar, which will be open to the simultaneously function as neutrals. Tier Two Members
public, is to have the arbitrators ex- This is particularly so of the Police
plain how arbitration works, par- Commission which is made up of five
ticularly in police discipline cases political appointees. They are ex- Read This Article
and to respond to any questions or pected to support the administra-
concerns that Commissioners or oth- tion, including the Chief of Police
ers may have. and his command staff. This, too, is
Regardless of the motivation be-
The POA has long been advocating not inappropriate. However, it un- by Chris Cunnie
hind establishment of the tier two
that disciplinary cases be finally de- derscores the fact that these com-
cided by neutral arbitrators, rather missioners cannot simultaneously Over 80% of the members of the plan, the police officers covered
than by the Police Commission. We function as neutrals. San Francisco Police Department are should know exactly what it will mean
have pointed out that having arbitra- The POA seeks to have disciplin- now covered by what is referred to as to them if the disparity between their
tion for disciplinary appeals is al- ary appeals heard by neutral arbitra- our tier two retirement plan. As most benefits and those prevailing for po-
ready the practice in all other city tors with experience in police cases, POA members are aware, this plan lice officers throughout the state is
departments and that the Police De- just as all other unions have sought was established after the 1975 police not corrected. We prepared the com-
parisons set forth on page 13 to
partment currently provides it for all to have neutral arbitrators decide officer strike.
of its civilian employees. Berkeley, disciplinary appeals involving the It resulted from a punitive ballot illustrate the extent of the problem.
The Retirement Projection exhibit
Oakland and San Jose also have employees they represent. measure that was intended by its
arbitration for disciplinary cases, in- It is clear that Mayor Brown's con- sponsors, the Board of Supervisors, shows what an officer's retirement
to punish police officers for going on allowance would be in the jurisdic-
cluding those involving police offic-
tions listed, assuming a $4,500
strike. However, because employees
ers. (See SEMINAR, Page 12)
have vested rights in their retirement monthly salary, a retirement age of
benefits, the benefits of those al- 53 and 31 years of service. Los Ange-
Flags To Fly At Half-Staff On ready employed by the Department les, San Diego and San Jose have
in 1975 could not be reduced. Thus, their own retirement systems, while
"Peace Officers Memorial Day" the inferior tier two benefits apply most police officers are covered by
only to those hired after they were Ca1PERS. The Ca1PERS comparison
The National Law Enforcement the request of the Memorial Fund. established in 1976 although, quite assumes the prevailing PERS benefit
Officers Memorial Fund has issued a "This is the rarest of honors," ob- obviously, the 1,600 plus officers level for police officers, i.e., the "2%
reminder to police and other govern- served Memorial Fund chairman now covered by the plan had nothing
ment agencies, businesses and pri- Craig W. Floyd. to do with the strike. (See TIER TWO, Page 13)
vate citizens that all flags of the United "The only other regularly sched-
States are to be flown at half-staff on uled time for flags to be lowered to
May 15, "Peace Officers Memorial hall-staff occurs when we remember N THIS ISSUE
Day." those killed in our armed services, on
In 1994, the U.S. Congress and Memorial Day." One police officer is Widows and Orphans Page 2 1 Members Speak Pages 9-11
President Clinton approved the law, killed somewhere in America every
P.L. 103-322, requiring the Ameri- 52 hours, according to Floyd. That Police Post Page 2 I Close Encounters Page 17
can flag to be lowered to half-staff on averages out to 166 law enforcement
Around the Department Page 3 1, Letters Pages 18-19
May 15 as a special tribute to the fatalities each year for the past 10
more than 14,000 law enforcement years. In 1995, there were 161 police SLES Page 5 1 PAL Page 21
officers who have died in the line of deaths, which is the highest total for
duty. The law was spearheaded by a single year since 1989. Retired Members Page 6 Sports Pages 22-27
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U.S. Rep. John Porter (R-10, IL) at
Page 2 Notebook April 1996
Widows and Orphans
Police,-
to me. Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
Aid Association
Fire Post
wouldn't make a pimple on aveteran's
rump! What should be of concern to
#456 all ofus, however, is what the general
The regular monthly meeting of became a member of the Depart-
reaction was to his disgusting antics.
The Widows & Orphans Aid Associa- ment. From the Academy to Rich-
As I followed the story in the sports
tion was called to order by President mond for 12 years, then to Potrero, 7 News
pages, I was extremely dismayed to
Mark Sullivan at 2:05 P.M., Wednes- years; Ingleside one year, back to
see what the almost universal reac-
day, March 20, 1996 in the Confer- Potrero for 5 years. Appointed a ser- by Greg Corrales
tion was from the sports writers. On
ence Room, Ingleside. geant in 1979, Dick went to Park for
"Off with your hat as thefiag goes by! 15 March, Edvins Beitiks wrote in
Roll Call of Officers: All present a short stay, then back to Potrero 2
And let the heart have its say; the San Francisco Examiner that
along with members Hazel Mannix, years. Detailed to Youth Services,
You're man enough for a tear in "MahmoudAbdul-RaufgaveAmerica
Ed Springer, Joel Clements, Patricia Dick remained there until appointed
your eye a chance to dump the charade it goes
Correa and Past President L. Duffy Inspector in 1982, working in Rob-
That you will not wipe it away." through before almost every sporting
and M. Kemmitt. bery, Juvenile and from where he
Henry Cuyler Bunner, event.. .He gave them the option of
Minutes of Last Meeting: Approved retired on Disability in 1984, age 53.
"The Old Flag," 1888 sitting back to ask, 'Why are we
as presented to the members in writ- He received the following awards:
doing this, anyway?" Isn't that typi-
ing. 1961 C/C rescuing an alleged insane
s most of you know, Denver cal of the attitude of many people
Communications: Letter form Mr. man armed with a razor and threat-
Nuggets basketball player today? An ingrate dishonors the flag
R. Hamilton. Thanks for invitation to ening to kill himself and others; 1961
AMahmoud Abdul-Rauf was and the National Anthem, so what is
President's Dinner. Donation from arrest of armed prowler wanted for
recently suspended by the NBA for their solution? Stop performing "The
Jeanne McKevitt in memory of her many Hot Prowls and rapes; 1962,
refusing to stand during the pre- Star Spangled Banner" before sport-
husband Richard McKevitt. 2nd grade, Investigation and arrest
game performance of "The Star- ing events. Then these pampered
Bills: Treasurer Parenti presented of rape suspect; 1964, 3rd grade for
Spangled Banner." Abdul-Rauf cited millionaires won't be inconvenienced!
usual bills, benefits, salaries, taxes, arrest and disarming of suspect who
his Islamic beliefs and a conviction I think I have a better suggestion.
etc. Approved. had shot and killed a man. Dick was
that the American flag is "a symbol of MahmoudAbdul-Rauf should devote
Treasurer Parenti reported the fol- a young 64 at the time of his death.
oppression, of tyranny..." Despite the his intellect entirely to putting a bas-
lowing deaths: ERNEST CORYELL: Report of Trustees: Gary Jor, Vice
fact that, almost without exception, ketball through a hoop, and spend-
Born in Los Angeles in 1905, Ernie President B of A, presented renewal
Islamic leaders all over the country ing his $1.6 million a year, and sports
drove a truck until joining the De- ofTrustAgreement to Trustees. Slight
denied that honoring the American writers should restrict their intellec-
partment in 1935, age 30. He re- increase in the charge, but agree-
flag conflicted with any Islamic be- tual exercises to reporting scores.
ceived his training at the Office of ment was extended to four years
liefs, Mahmoud vowed that he would New U. S. studies confirm the links
Night chief and was then assigned to instead of the usual one year term.
never back down from the stand he between exposure during the Viet-
radio Cars working various stations. 90 cancellation so Trustees approved
was taking. His resolve must rival his nam War to defoliants such as Agent
In 1940, Ernie went to the Academy Trust Agreement with possibilities
intellect, because he punked out the Orange and cancers and other health
to receive training in crowd control for further offers. Mr. David Bricker,
next day. His convictions weren't as problems, a panel of scientists re-
prior to his being detailed to Trea- Vice President B of A reported on the
important to him as the $1.6 million ported 14 March. In an upgraded
sure Island for the 1940 World's Fair. Portfolio. Down slightly due to Bond
annual salary he was being given in report ordered by Congress, the com-
At the conclusion of The Fair he was Market, but stocks are performing
this country of "oppression and tyr- mittee of the U.S. Institute of Medi-
sent to Potrero staying there for three well. Economy was stronger than
anny." cine found that there was sufficient
years. The next seven years were expected, so interest rates were higher
The idiotic ranting of a basketball
spent at Southern, during which time to forestall inflation. Recommend sale
player are not really of any concern (See POST, Page 12)
Ernie was appointed a sergeant in of Treasury Bond and purchase of
1948. From Southern to Park, two Treasury Note. Approved by Trust-
years, then to Northern, one year, ees. Editorial Policy
Southern for two years and then to Unfinished Business: Motion
The Notebook is the official newspaper of the San Francisco Police
Mission from where he retired for Duffy, 2nd Jeffery that ART. VIII,
Officers' Association and is published to express the policies, the ideals
Service in 1970 at age 65. He re- SECs 3 and 5 be amended to in-
and the accomplishments of the Association. It is the Notebook's
ceived the following awards: 1954 Cf crease salaries ofTreasurer and Sec-
editorial policy to allow members to express their individual opinions
C arrest of suspect who had stolen retary. Approved by membership.
and concerns within the necessary considerations of legality and space.
diamonds from ajewelry store; 1969, New Business: Brother Sturken
Submissions that are racist, sexist, and/or unnecessarily inflamma-
2nd grade for pursuit and arrest of said there is a possibility of Airport
tory or offensive will not be published. Contributors must include their
armed holdup suspect wanted for Police becoming members of POA.
names with all submissions but may request that their names not be
numerous store holdups. Ernie was Would they be allowed to become
printed. Anonymously submitted material will not be published. The
90 at the time of his death. members of W&O? Not unless there
SFPOA and the Notebook are not responsible for unsolicited material.
ROLF HERRMAN: Born in San are sworn members of the Depart-
The editors reserve the right to edit submissions to conform to this
Francisco in 1927, Rolf was a stu- ment. Have to wait and see.
policy.
dent at SF State when he joined the Good of the Association: President
Department in 1950, age 23. From Sullivan set next regular meeting for
The Academy to Park Station, 7 years, 2:OOP.M., Wednesday, April l7, 1996 The San Francisco Police Officers' Association
then to Ingleside for two years, Co K, in the Conference Room, Ingleside
NOTEBOOK
3-wheelers, three years. Granted one Station.
year of Military leave, Rolf returned Secretary McKee reported that
USPS #882 320
to 3-wheelers for a year. Then to W&O and been given the time of 4:30 EDITOR PUBLISHED MONTHLY $10 PER YEAR
Potrero one year, Southern 2 years. Thursday, March 28, 1996 to ad- Tom Flippin OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
In 1965 Rolf transferred to the Adult dress the incoming academy Class. SPORTS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR THE SAN FRANCISCO POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION
Probation from where he retired. He Adjournment: There being no fur- Dennis Bianchi Peter Thoshinsky 510 7TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
[phone]
received a 2nd grade for arrest of ther business to come before the
SFPOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
armed suspect wanted for several membership, the meeting was ad-
armed robberies. Rolf was 68 when journed at 3:50 P.M. in memory of PRESIDENT ...................................... Al Trigueiro Co. I ...................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT ........................... Chris Cunnie Co. K ................................................... Ray Shine
he passed away. the above departed Brothers.
SECRETARY .................................Steve Johnson MUM..................................................Kyle Ching
RICHARD MOORE: Another San Fraternally, Bob McKee, Secretary TREASURER.................................Chuck Limbert TAC............................................Matt Castagnola
Franciscan born in 1931, he was Comejoin the meetings. You might Co. A ...............................................Jim Deignan INSPECTORS .................................. Jim Balovich
employed as a gun smith when he pick up some free investment advice. Frank Machi Gary Fox
Co. B .................................................Gary Castel HEADQUARTERS ........................ Glenn Sylvester
Co. C ................................................Dean Sorgie Lynne Torres
San Francisco Veteran Police Officers' Assn. Co. D ............................................... Charles Ellis NARCOTICS ..................................... Steve Balma
Rich Pate TTF ................................................Tom Shawyer
JS.F. VEOTFEFR/AN "Keep in touch" CCoo.. FE ............................................................................................MBraiattn G Caarndendeor AIRPORT PD ......................................JJoihmn MSciluielltyt
Co. G ............................................Mike Dempsey RETIRED.......................................... Gale Wright
INC. 1939 Co. H ............................................. Bob Kaprosch
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April 1996 Notebook Page 3

A Former Tradition Is Being Revitalized!!
Around The Police-Fire Mass:
The Annual Mass will be held April
Department San Francisco Police
21st at St. Cecilia's Church. The
service, which is ecumenical in na-
:0 ture, welcomes all faiths. The large Department Family Day Picnic
turnout will go a long way in showing
our support and love for the families
of our fallen brethren. Chief Lau is a strong advocate for include games and prizes for chil-
family, both on a personal and pro- dren of all ages, entertainment, po-
Family Picnic: fessional level and is looking forward lice demonstrations and displays, and
to the SFPD Family Day Picnic as a of course, the usual picnic fare -
The planning for the Police Family time for us to relax and enjoy the day hotdogs, hamburgers, sodas, etc.
Day Picnic scheduled for June 2nd at with our families and co-workers. Volunteers, sponsors and dona-
the Lake Merced Pistol Range is in SFPD will be hosting this event for tors are needed to help make this
full swing. Volunteers can contact our department's sworn and civilian event a success. If you can assist in
Laurie Piscotto at 553-1551. Retir- members and their families on Sun- any way please contact the event
ees are encouraged to bring grand- day, June 2, 1996, 11:00a.m. -4:00 coordinator, Laurie Pisciotto, Chiefs
children. p.m. at the Police Range (located at Office, 553-9360.
700 John Muir Drive). The picnic will
Make My Day:
The San Francisco Police
Taraval's Charles Chan was off-
Top Shooters: duty when he stopped to use an ATM
machine on Stockton St. As he put a "Family Picnic"
nly 7 officers have completed $40.00 withdrawal into his wallet, he
the Baretta 40. caliber Con- was approached by a man who said, Sunday, June 2, 1996
Oversion Course, having scored "Stick 'em up and give me all your
a perfect 60 out of a possible 60. The money" while simulating a gun in his
S.F. Police Range
top shooters are Officers Kent pocket. Instead of giving up his
Dalrymple, Co. H, Glanrico money, Charles produced his off-
Plerucci, Co. G, Ron Gehrke, Co. I, duty gun and arrested him. A very llam-4pm
Stephen Spranger, Co. H, Susan surprised "211" man. Good work.:.
Meyer, Co. E and Captain John FREE
Portoni, Investigations. Great shoot- Prediction?:
Children's Games & Prizes,
ing...
Retirement Board records show Dog Unit, Mounted Unit,
Lt. Michael McNeil! Retirement: Tier I and Tier II population figures
Food and Entertainment
as of:
On Friday, May 17th, a retirement
drnnerhonoringLt. Michael McNeil, POLICE FIRE
Tier I Tier II Tier I Tier II
Tenderloin Task Force, will be held at
7-1-94 535 1298 616 849
the San Francisco Elks Club. The
7-1-95 483 1369 578 888
dinner will not only honor his retire- Deng#ntr
ment, but will celebrate his recovery 7-1-96 ? ? 2<o#algic
from a massive heart attack on Octo-
What will the '96 figures be? Will 5 r/-Lnderafted
ber 4, 1994. Come join the celebra- Carousel IILer,rej' Collectibles
there be an inordinately large de-
tion - for tickets call Phil Lee, 558-
crease in Tier I, or will the change be
5400 or Mark Shea, 557-6700... Phone:
minimal? Owners:
Joaquin Santos [phone]
Patch Call: Announcements, notices or tid- Oscar Pivaral P Fax:
[phone]
bits can be faxed to 552-5741 or
The Range staff has put out a call
mailed to Around the Department, Na
for patches to complete filling the
510 - 7th St., S.F. CA 94103.
border in the classroom. If you have ii
extra patches, send them to the Range
- doubles are okay. They'll trade for
TM sum IMSTROOM"! too "ME&MM
others.
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S.F. Police/Fire Disability Change in Tax Law
Pensioners Defense League
Dear IT!' Hartford Plan Sponsor: comply with the new law and have
adjusted any distributions that were
by Anthony G. Sacco, President though the Retirement Board has On January 10, 1996 President processed incorrectly. Any partici-
informed the IRS by letter that they Clinton signed a bill into law which pant under your contract who was
This article is an update and a will compute the taxable amount on changed the way distributions are entitled to a refund as a result of the
report to our members on our cur- future 1099-R's, they propose to do reported and taxed. The bill, known change in tax law has been issued a
rent progress and status. Currently so by using the same computation as H. R. 394, was effective January 1, check with a letter of explanation.
we have 630 members. A constitu- that has been used in the past. In 1996. If you have any questions about
tion is about to be formalized and we cases wherein the retiree has a Prior to the passage of this law, IT!' the new law or our processes, please
expect to be a non-profit organiza- Workmans Comp. Appeals rating at Hartford withheld state income tax call 1-800-5289-9009 and select
tion/corporation under section a higher percentage level then the on distributions in accordance with option "2" to speak with an Account
501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue pension amount, they propose to re- the state of issue of the group annu- Service Representative.
Code. Our executive board is equally port the taxable amount as zero (0). ity contract. In general, the law now Thank you for being a valued ITT
balanced between police and What does all this mean? A letter requires that the state income tax on Hartford customer.
firefighters. The following are our has been sent to the IRS by the all distributions be assessed based Sincerely,
current officers: Retirement Board citing IRS Rev- on state of residence of the partici- Lisa A. Franklin
President - Anthony G. Sacco enue Rulings and Case Law on the pant. Director, RPVA Administration
(SFFD Ret) 415/587-1871 excludable provisions of Industrial We have modified our systems to Asset Management Services
Vice President - Jesse C. Brown Disability Pensions. The letter is fa-
(SFPD Ret) 415-488-1343 vorable and reflects our opinions.
Monthly Activity Report for the City and County
Sect/Treas - Robert A. Bergeron The IRS may accept, modify, or reject
(SFFD Ret) 707-539-1521 the position of the Retirement Board. of San Francisco's Deferred Compensation Plan
Director - George R. Huegle It is extremely important for every-
(SFPD Ret) 707-585-8984 one not to be complacent. This issue Enrollment Activity Report, February 1996
Director - Jim Pierce is not resolved. The IRS has not
(SFFD Ret) 510-793-0510 signaled their agreement or acquies- Month Year to Date
Director - Paul W. Husby cence. New Participants Enrolled 126 239
(SFPD Ret) 415-485-6995 What should you do when filing
Sect. Liaison - Joyce Chandler your income tax? Unfortunately, we Participants Increasing, Decreasing 274 479
(SFFD Widow) cannot give specific tax advice on Stopping Contributions
The law firm of Tierney, Walden & this issue. Most of the retirees that
Watson has been retained as coun- we have spoken to intend to continue Employee Counseling Sessions with 317 558
sel to our organization. They are the reporting their disability pensions as IT!' Hartford Account Representatives
same firm retained by our Oakland they have always done. However, if (includes personalized PC illustrations)
counterpart in the Mabry Case. To- the IRS should prevail on this issue,
gether, with Mike Hebel (POA Legal persons continuing to exclude could Group Informational Meetings Conducted 22 36
Officer), they have provided to the be faced with taxes and penalties on (attended by 3 or more employees)
Retirement Board, and to the City the pension incomes. In any event,

Attorney legal opinions supporting the statutes of limitations in these Phone Calls Handled (initiated by 1,710 3,480
the tax-exempt status of disability cases is three years. employee or IT!' Hartford Staff)
pensions. This is an update and only. If you

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contact any of the board members
for information. Should your tax Customer Complaints and Resolutions 0
preparer desire a copy of the letter by
our counsel to the Retirement Board,
or the Retirement Board's letter to Bill Prohibiting State Income Tax
the IRS, please call and we will make
arrangements whereby the informa-
on Retirement Income of
tion will be made available.
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January 10, 1996. The bill, spon- from 401(a), 408(k), 403(a), 403(b),
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posing an income tax on the retire- ceived after December 31, 1995.
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Special Law Enforcement Services
North Embarcadero Expansion Of The Historic Streetcars
by John Hennessey, third generation of Ghilotti Construc-
S.L.E.S. Coordinator tion, and Derek Smith's Marmnship
Construction are bringing us this
The public transportation depart- new link of public transportation.
ment is midway through the second The north Embarcadero expan-
major phase of the municipal sion has been yet another excellent
railway's expansion of the historic example of private enterprise utiliz-
"F-Line" streetcar service. This nos- ing police services to assist their
talgic route utilizes vintage street- operations, and to provide very ben-
cars from a variety of cities, which eficial services to the residents and
are painted in the colors of those merchants in the construction project
transit systems. It is a unique con- area. Utilizing police on an S.L.E.S.
cept that allows the city of San Fran- basis for control of vehicular and
cisco to expand public transporta- pedestrian traffic, and assisting with
tion service, while maintaining a spe- special problems that have arisen
cial link with the past. The overall during the project, has made the Don Chee, SF Public Transportation
projectbegan in February, 1995, and presence of uniformed police officers Dept. Senior Project Manager
John Peretto, Project Superintendent,
involved rebuilding and renovating a big bonus in the expansion. The
Ghiotti Brothers
the streetcar line from Market and contractor has realized benefits that
Castro Streets, down to the Transbay Inc., and Ghilotti Brothers Construc- surpassed their expectations, with
Terminal. This preliminary phase was tion. Marinship Construction Ser- officers mediating disputes, assist-
completed on September 1, 1995. vices Inc. is owned by Derek Smith. ing tourists, and providing emergency
Derek was born in San Francisco, police service.
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and raised in Mann City. He received The next phase of this program
his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engi- will take the historic F-Line down
neering from U.C. Berkeley in 1988. Jefferson Street to Taylor, east on
He graduated from Stanford Univer- Taylor to Beach, then north on Beach
sity in 1990 with a Masters Degree in Street to the Embarcadero, and back
Civil Engineering. Mr. Smith started to the beginning of the loop. As the
Marinship Construction by himself work progresses farther into the
in 1992, literally running his com- Fisherman's Wharf area, even greater
pany from his grandmother's home police participation is expected. Es-
in the Bayview- Hunters Point area of pecially in light of the busy tourist
San Francisco. Marinship Construc- season ahead.
Paul Chiu, SF Public Transportation
tion today employs between twenty- The Municipal Railway's senior
Construction Inspector
five and one hundred union workers, project manager Donald Chee
and has a staff of seven in their summed up the police performance
present Bayview-Hunters Point of- on the project this way: "GhilottiBrothers and the SanF'ran-
fice. "We asked for officers to direct cisco police have been working to-
Derek Smith, owner, Marinship Ghiotti Brothers Construction was traffic and watch over the movement gether on variousjobs throughout the
Construction Services, Inc. founded by James Ghilotti in 1914, of the pedestrians during our project. city for over ten years. On behalf of
when he immigrated as a stone ma- They did that, and they turned out to GhiloWBrothers Construction, I would
The present phase, which is sched- son from Grozio, Italy. This company be some of the best ambassadors of like to say that the professionalism
uled for completion in April, 1996, has been family owned for the last good will the city could have hoped and expertise demonstrated by your
takes this historic streetcar service eighty two years, and it too had avery for, especially when it comes to help- officers has made ourjob mucheasier.
from Market Street, down the humble beginning. Starting with a ing the many visitors to this area". They are not only prompt and courte-
Embarcadero to Jefferson Street. It single truck, and building walls out Project superintendent John ous, but have gone out of their way to
is an ambitious 4.2 million dollar of stones he gathered in the hills of Peretto related a similar feeling: do a good job all of the time".
project that has revitalized the San Rafael, James Ghilotti started
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The 14th Police-Fire Department
Retired
Retirement Planning Seminar
Members
will be open, from the back parking
by Mike Sugrue
lot, by 8:30 a.m. The panel of speak-
Column
As we begin to think about wind- ers are chosen for their expertise on
ing down our careers in law enforce- their respective topics.
ment, most of us are aware of the The cost will be $20.00 per person
by Mike Sugrue >
pleasures but few are aware of the and will include a continental break-
perils of retirement. One should look fast and a box lunch. This will be the
Pre-Retirement Seminar
at retirement as the end of a particu- first of two seminars to be held dur-
lar life and the beginning of a new ing this year. The second one to be
life. held will be in October, the date to be
The History Of Police Retirement One can view it as the dessert that announced at a later time.
follows the full course of our earlier Since the Community Room will
life. Retirement will not always run only accommodate 48 people, it will
he following information was ments increased, perceptions of the smooth: it will consist of ups and be very important that those wishing
taken from the book by John police began to change. Police offic- downs and psychological detours. to attend make reservations as soon
TM. Violanti with permission to ers viewed themselves as military That is why I feel it is so important as possible at the POA office. The
reprint by Virginia Meyer. soldiers in a war against crime. The for anyone contemplating retirement phone number is 861-5060. Make
Through the late nineteenth cen- uniformed force, according to James to attend the Retirement Planning checks payable to S.F.P.O.A. Retire-
tury, most Americans opposed police Steward, Jr., Philadelphia police Seminars. By attending you will be ment Seminar, 510-7th Street, S.F.
pensions. The idea of paying a per- chief, was a standing army against better prepared for retirement. All 94103.
son for not working was a departure the forces of evil. Even today, the aspects of retirement will be dis- Checks must be received at the
from the strong work ethic of the era. police are thought of as "the thin blue cussed; also what one must do in POA no later than May 17th. No
Pension opponents argued that offic- line." signifying them as the last de- order to be able to enjoy our retire- checks can be returned for any can-
ers knew of the risks in police work fense against turmoil and chaos in ment years to their fullest. cellation after May 22nd. If you need
and were not entitled to further com- society. Officers rationalized that they The 14th Retirement Planning to cancel before May 22nd, call the
pensation. In 1892, politicians ar- deserved the same benefits as mili- Seminar will be held on May 25, POA office at the above phone num-
gued that retirement bills for public tary personnel, the most valuable 1996, at the San Francisco Police ber.
employees were Anti-American and being paid retirement. The "Roches- Academy's Community Room 100, This could be the best investment
created a privileged aristocracy. ter Democrat and Chronicle" stated 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco. you have ever made. For further in-
Public opposition forced police of- in 1887: "In return for faithful ser- The time will be from 9:00 a.m. to formation, call the SFPOA.
ficers to find other sources of retire- vice, our local soldiers are entitled to 4:00 p.m. The door to the Academy
ment income. One source was volun- maintenance in their old age, and
tary police relief associations, which care when disabled in the line of
14TH RETIREMENT PLANNING SEMINAR
provided funds for disabled or re- duty."
tired officers. The Providence Police The police launched a rigorous May 25, 1996 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Association, for example, gave a daily campaign for retirement benefits San Francisco Police Academy's Community Room
allowance to members if they were during the last 19th century. They 350 Amber Drive, San Francisco
unable to work and benefits to wid- called for disability pensions and half-
PANEL OF SPEAKERS
ows of deceased officers. Another pay for officers who had reached the

example was the Kansas City Police age of 55. Proponents continuously Speakers Subject Time
Association, which covered members' pointed out that being a police offic-

funeral expenses and paid widows a ers was not the same as other jobs; Chief Fred Lau Introduction 0900
monetary benefit. officers were exposed to unusual
Benevolent police groups worked hazards, physical danger and some- Retired Captain Retirement Benefits 09:15-12:30
well at the time because there were times disablement or death. Provi- Michael Hebel
so few retired officers. As police num- dence Police Chief Benjamin Child

bers grew, however, associations argued that police officers are "unfit- Lunch 12:30-1:00
could no longer fund such expenses. ted for patrol duty after 25 years of
Many retired officers lived lives of service." Police Commissioner Will- Off. Duane Collins State & Federal Taxes 1:00- 1:30
poverty and could barely support iam McAdoo argued that a 20-year
their families. Police associations retirement policy would help rid his Retired Deputy Chief Psychological & Emotional
remained active, but assumed differ- department of "deadwood:" those of- Stan Cordes impact of Retirement & other
ent roles. At present, their role has ficers who were old or disabled but problems in retirement 1:30 - 2:30
expanded to other tasks like police kept on the force for benevolent rea-
contract negotiations. The common sons. Retired Deputy Chief Wills and living trusts 2:30 - 3:30
form of this type of organization is Next I would like to tell about the George Eimil
the Police Benevolent Association groups that pushed for police retire-
(PBA). ments. Off. Mickey Shea Problems and Solutions that
As the number of police depart- Firefighter may occur in retirement 3:30-4:00
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SFPOA Announces Annual Jeff Barker
Scholarship Awards Program
The SFPOA is about to embark on vited to participate in an essay com-
its third annual scholarship awards petition. Further details will be pro-
for your college-bound dependents vided to those who qualify.
by offering a series of scholarship The scholarship finalists will be
awards to dependents of SFPOA selected by the SFPOA Scholarship
members, both active, retired and Committee. Awards will be presented
deceased who have held continuous in June or July 1996.
SFPOA membership for more than Take advantage of this opportu-
one year prior to dependent's appli- nity to compete for the scholarship
cation. assistance awards for the 1996 Fall
Qualified applicants will be lim- college semester.
ited to 1996 high school graduates Applications are available from the
with a "C" average or better. This SFPOA office located at 510-7th St.,
presents a perfect opportunity for San Francisco, CA 94103, (415) 861-
those creative students who may not 5060.
have the opportunity to apply for Pick up your application or mail
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Retired Airport Officers Win
The San Francisco Police Officers' Association is proud to
announce a Family Benefit Variety Show to be held at the San
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Francisco Palace of Fine Arts on Saturday, August 10, 1996.
Proceeds from the fundraiser will support various Police
Officer Association activity projects.
As a result of settlement negotia- pellate District. In that case, the Air-
The Association has contracted with TBS Productions to
tions between the POA and the Air- port is appealing a lower court ruling
promote and produce the show. All ticket sales will be handled
port, the following agreement has that the amended penal code does
via a telephone solicitation program beginning Monday, April 1,
been reached in the above captioned not apply retroactively to cover pre-
1996. The hours of sales will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday
matter: 1994 retirees. The agreement be-
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m; on Saturday, and 5:00 p.m.
1.The Airport has agreed that all tween the POA and Airport to abide
to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
honorably retired officers who have by the Volis case in regard to pre-
The Association has not been involved with a fundraiser for
or will retire after January 1, 1994 1994 retirees is in keeping with the
approximately one year; it is only reasonable to assume that
for reasons other than a psychologi- federal court's known intent to follow
there will be an occasional telephone inquiry from the public. The
cal disability shall either be issued a the Volis decision in your case.
Association would greatly appreciate your cooperation in verify-
CCW endorsed identification or be If Mr. Volis wins the appeal of his
ing the legitimacy of the campaign.
granted a timely hearing, upon re- case, you and other pre-1994 honor-
We would appreciate any questions or concerns about the
quest, regarding whether there is ably retired Airport police officers
Family Benefit Show to be forwarded to Al Trigueiro or Chuck
good cause why such endorsed iden- who did not retire because of a psy-
Limbert at the Association's office at [phone].
tification should not be issued. It will chological disability will receive your
All ticket or show inquiries should be forwarded to:
be the Airport's responsibility to no- CCW endorsed identification cards
TBS Productions
tify all retirees who are initially de- or the opportunity for hearings re-
P.O. Box 2689
nied a CCW endorsement of their garding whether there is good cause
Daly City, CA 94017
right to request a show cause hear- why such identifications should not
[phone]
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Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support!
which such a request must be sub- will be an Appellate Court decision in
Sincerely,
mitted. The Airport has approxi- the Volis in the next few months.
Al Trigueiro, President
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San Francisco Police Officers Association,
policy. reached with the Airport, as summa-
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retired Airport officers the right to the pending lawsuit to which you
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policies of the SFPOA.
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Ever since then I've always heard clang- SFPD who are not on patrol and this is
by John Sterling clanging in my head. by John Ehrlich not intended as a slight to their efforts.
As I have said, since I haven't men- They do not face the same costs as those
Humor, my kind at least, is getting a tioned names, we should keep it that way We are currently negotiating a new on patrol. The risks of injury, lawsuits,
bad rap lately. People don't like to be and make it even all around. Let our contract. I feel that one of the benefits 0CC complaints, and death are much
teased anymore. A woman, wiser than I imagination wander. My detractors moan which should be obtained is a percent- lower. Then when promotional opportu-
said, "Humor is the slave against the about my references to promotions. The age increase in pay for being out on nities come along their resume shows
abrasive elements of life." Humor is even only ones happy about it are the ones patrol. that they have additional experience as
funnier if turned on ourselves. I certainly fortune smiled on. My complaint is the The police officers who go out on well as fewer 0CC complaints, accidents,
welcome the jibes directed at me. Keep dual process. There is the formal kind patrol are the heart of all police services. and lawsuits. Why should an officer work-
them cards and letters coming, folks. My that gets litigated to death because it's When people talk with police officers it is ing nights in Support Services be paid
kind of humor is parody and satire. Un- wrapped in enigma and mystery. It seems usually with officers in the Patrol Divi- more than a 20 year veteran working
fortunately, it makes others uptight in to be that way to allow others to become sion. If they are victims, witnesses, or daywatch in the Mission? Why should
parts of their anatomy. Satire is an "exag- fairy godmothers and wave their wand suspects, their impressions of the SFPD they be paid the same?
gerated mantle wrapped around a core hither and yonder. Let's have one or the are made by the patrol officers. When I would like to propose that a 10%
of truth."! don't make anything up. I write other. A formal process or an informal new policies or procedures are devised it incentive be paid for those officers and
about what everyone sees, although I one. I grant.you that the most virulent is the street officers who are expected to sergeants in the SFPD at the District
see it funnier than most. Others see it critics prior to the formulation become implement them often with little or no Stations who spend more than two-thirds
personally. If they want to flatter them- strangely mute when they find the wand training. When we came into the SFPD of their watch on patrol. It would not
selves as subjects of my humor, be my pointed at them.. If it's arguably flawed in that is what we were all expected to do. include Station Duty or permit officers.
guest. I write my pieces in such a way as the beginning, it remains so at the end. Patrol officers are expected to respond This is a starting point for discussion.
to allow for plausible deniability. I name The other point brought out about me is to all calls that come over the radio and to There are many questions which need to
no one. that I am anti-people not because of our handle them all keeping in mind the: U.S. be ironed out.
They say my humor is hurtful and different views, but because we are dif- Constitution, California Penal Code, vari- I told POA officers about this idea but
comparable to Amos and Andy, and ferently challenged from one another. If ous other California laws, Peace Officers since this was not on the survey they
Mickey Rooney aping a stereotyped ori- this is so, I confess to being anti-over- Sourcebook, including updates, General need your input before this can be put on
ental. Excuse me? What a leap in logic. weight, semi-Caucasoid bald men. I am Orders, FOB Orders, Unit Orders, De- the table. If you like this idea talk to
I prefer a comparison with the Three anti-nudist because I disagree with men partment Bulletins, 0CC interpretations people on: the Steering Committee, Ne-
Stooges, Stan and Laurel, Abbott and who flaunt showering in public. I am anti- of the above, and to do so in a way so as gotiating Committee and the Board of
Costello, and Urkel. They have a way of christ because I am irreverent. I am anti- to anticipate the emotional needs of the Directors.
I feel that an officer pays a higher cost
cutting down to size people with notions pasto because I think some Italian actors public.
of self-importance. are bad. But I also confess to being pro- For some reason many officers de- being out on patrol and should therefore
I blame my parents for my warped volone because I love hot dogs. Hey, cide to leave patrol and do other jobs be compensated for those costs.
sense of humor. It began when I was let's all be happy and laugh all the way to within the SFPD. There are many off ic-
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Do The Math, Lieutenant!! On Forgiveness
something bad. But there aren't enough
bad cops that I know any personally any
by Sgt. Mark Swendsen, Co. I more.
ence, work ethic, and morals, the depart-
by David W. Wright, Ingleside Two great cops I supervise, Obrochta
ment as a whole would be immeasurably
Two years ago, when my son was and Bacolot, got assaulted the other day.
I read with disdain your recent improved.
killed in an auto accident, I found that Obrochta got hurt, painfully. The sus-
ramblings in the POA paper regarding You also suggested that he listen to
terrible things were brewing in my heart. pects were booked without a scratch.
the Muni Transit Co. and what they are PlC 8 to hear the Muni Transit Co. doing
It was eating me alive. So I wrote the Wow, has this Department changed, I
capable of doing. Allow me to do some their work on the transit system. He will
people who killed him, and told them I thought. I'm proud to work with those
fairly simple calculations for you. probably be unable to do that because
forgave them. Let Jesus bear this bur- two.
With a complement of 50 officers, to he is busy on his channel, making felony
den, I told them. It doesn't happen any more, and that's
cover 100 lines, in teams of two, spread arrests, patrolling high crime areas alone,
I never heard back from them. But I what angers Keys, Sterling and
over two shifts, this is the way it works and helping his subordinates improve
didn't forgive them for their benefit so LaPrevotte. But it used to happen, and
out: their skills by example. Now, in addition
much as I forgave them for my benefit. If that's what angers Sanders and his audi-
50 divided by 2=25 to his other duties, he is charged with the
you do not forgive, you cannot heal. I ence.
25 divided by 2=12 1/2 task of making sure that no matter how
needed to heal, so I forgave. The transition from the way we used to
100 divided by 121/2=8 traumatic his officer's day may have been,
So now Earl Sanders says some things be to the way we are has been painful.
Translation: Each team of two officers that they did ride Muni twice each shift.
which hurt us, and the question is, what Like reformed drunks, we are very proud
would have to ride eight lines per day to You offer to show him what Muni Tran-
should be done about it? Do we want to of the way things are, and we want to
accomplish what you state is impossible. sit Co. has accomplished, should he find
fight, or do we want to heal? forget the past. We don't want our maiden
If gambling were legal, I would be willing the time. As I have mentioned, my expe-
I am old enough that I am now super- aunts secretly leaning over to smell our
to give you 100 to 1 odds, for any amount rience has been that he is busy doing
vising people who weren't even born breath.
you would care to wager, that if I were police work, but if you would like to tell
when I came in the Department. Things Earl is a great cop. Everybody re-
assigned to the Muni Transit Co., I would everyone what Muni Transit Co. has ac-
went on around here before a lot of cops spects him. Plenty of times, he stood up
be able to ride eight lines during my complished, write another article detail-
were born—things forwhich people need for cops in shooting situations. They
watch. ing these accomplishments. I'm sure that
to ask forgiveness. Old cops still remem- needed a straight investigation, and they
Reading your article in the Notebook, if you do this, any resentment or reluc-
ber those things. got it, from Earl. Sometimes, to do it was
it was obvious that you have never had tance from the Patrol Division regarding
I used to think everybody got treated tough.
the pleasure of working with the supervi- helping the citizens of San Francisco feel
the same. I used to think that minorities So now, he's shot off his mouth. It was
sor that you demeaned. Having worked safe when using the system will be elimi-
were overly sensitive. They would say, wrong to say what he said. In his position,
with/for the aforementioned supervisor nated. Ilook forward to reading about the
"He was prejudiced. He didn't say any- he needs to lead us, not to hurt us. We're
for many years, I can assure you with accomplishments of the Muni Transit
thing, but I just know it." Overly sensitive, hurt by those words. But maybe we
complete certainty that he realizes what Company.
I thought. Then I adopted children, in- wouldn't be quite so hurt by those words
his role as a supervisor is, and ap- I will at this point repeat, in part, the
cluding some who are minorities. Overly if there hadn't been a little truth in them.
proaches it in a perspective more posi- title of your diatribe, INFORM YOUR-
sensitive, hell. For a quick education in They aren't true now, but Ican remember
tive than most. If every supervisor in this SELF, DANIEL.
racial attitudes, go snopping with a ml- when those words had a much better
department had his knowledge, experi-
nonty. II can 9U in4to _UI I4l sto-rWes 1, IIU lock on the truth.
write a check, and never aet asked for He says he was quoted out of context,
l.D., but my black son can go in with and that those few words don't represent
cash, and the clerk will take a full minute what he meant. If Earl Sanders says that,
to check if it's counterfeit. then I am going to believe it.
So now we have opened up old I've also said things, things I wish I
wounds. We have spoken the N word. hadn't said. Maybe nobody else in this
We have set off The Bomb. We have Department has ever said something
referred to something which, in my expe- that hurt people they love, something
rience, doesn't happen any more. We they later regretted, but I sure have.
are like a family that meets twenty years People forgave me. Let me tell you:
after some old uncle died, and fights over forgiveness is sweet. It is like water to a
the question of whether he molested the man in the desert.
children. Maybe you never needed a second
Police brutality. As a general rule, it's chance at anything. Maybe you never
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