Hail to the Chief H l to the Chief H Chief Hail to the Hail to the Chief Hail to the C The Broward Centurion A Publication of the Broward County Police Benevolent Association Volume 19 Issue 9 In this issue: - BCPBA Thinks Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Constance Stanley Named Acting Police Chief in Lauderhill - Deputy Meghan Anderson Appointed to BCPBA Executive Board - BCPBA Welcomes New Staff and How to Stay with the PBA OCT. 2015
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The Broward Centurion A Publication of the Broward County Police Benevolent Association
Volume 19Issue 9
In this issue: - BCPBA Thinks Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Constance Stanley Named Acting Police Chief in Lauderhill
- Deputy Meghan Anderson Appointed to BCPBA Executive Board
- BCPBA Welcomes New Staff and How to Stay with the PBA
OCT.2015
Contents
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IN THIS ISSUE
President’s Message 3In Memoriam 3BSO 10-8 with Meghan Anderson 4 Lauderhill Promotion 5Member Updates 5Back to School 6BCPBA Staff Changes 7VP’s Vision 7Legal Activity Report 8Contract Updates 8Join Our Email List 8Member Marketplace 11
On the cover:BCPBA recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Constance Stanley named acting Chief in Lauderhill.
Broward PBA turns pink for the cure.PBA members can help fund breast cancer research bypurchasing apink PBA shirt.
A portion of the proceeds will bedonated to help research and cure breast cancer.
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Thomas Tiberio Lawrence Calicchio (Alt.) George Mankowski (Alt.)
Marc St. Fort (Alt.)
Pembroke PinesDan Donato
Adam Feiner Chris Grant
Sea Ranch LakesRon Stabile
SunriseJoel Schiller
Sunrise (Lts.)Craig Cardinale
Wilton ManorsBonnie OwensDavid Turner(Open Seat)
LegislativeCoordinator
Chris Palamara
Immediate Past PresidentPat Hanrahan
Past PresidentsDick Brickman
Steve Bias
Executive BoardPresident
Jeff Marano
Senior Vice PresidentDebbie Reggio
Vice PresidentRodney Skirvin
TreasurerDrew Brooks
SecretaryMeghan Anderson
represent them in collective bar-gaining. We at the PBA recognize the challenges and dangers the men and women in law enforce-ment face each and every day throughout this great county. We wish them the best of luck and a safe return home each and every day at the end of their shifts.
We have been, and will continue to meet with candidates for the 2016 election cycle and encourage our supporters to vote the PBA way.
Members:
The Broward County PBA recently ratified two collective bargaining agreements: one in Sunrise with Lieutenants and the second in Hollywood with the Lieutenants, Sergeants and Of-ficers. We hope to complete the collective bargaining process in both Miramar and Hallandale Beach soon. As local governments begin to bounce back with higher property values, elected officials realize the importance of being competitive and retaining quality Police Officers. This is certainly a good sign and positive direc-tion following the recent financial crisis and real estate slump. On September 30, 2015 the Broward Deputies and Sergeants voted to have another organization
inmemoriam
Joseph Antonio DiazFort LauderdaleOctober 8, 2005
Donald E. KirbyFort LauderdaleOctober 9, 1968
Tony YannielloBroward Sheriff’s Office
October 18, 1984
Donald ThornburyMiccosukee
October 26, 1991
Michelle LawlessFlorida Fish & Wildlife
October 27, 2007
Charles T. RandallFlorida Fish & Wildlife
October 28, 2001
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Inside BSO10-8
with Meghan Anderson
Meghan Anderson
Meghan’s first job in law en-forcement was with the Florida Department of Corrections. “I worked two years as a probation officer. I learned a lot about how the trial process works, and how sentencing works. I made solid contacts in law enforcement throughout the state.” Meghan’s work in probation caught the attention of BSO. “A group of about 15 probation of-ficers were recruited by the Bro-ward Sheriff’s Office. We were put through crossover training for DLE.” Meghan started working for BSO in February, 2002. She has worked in several districts that include Unincorporated Pom-pano, and the City of Pompano and Dania Beach. She has also worked as a detective in the property crime, robbery, and violent crimes divisions. She is currently assigned to road patrol with Dania Beach. Meghan was asked to run as a PBA rep almost three years ago. “I felt it was time to stop complaining and try to do some-thing.” As Secretary, Meghan plans to work on increasing member outreach. Meghan plans to improve the communication funnel between members, reps and the Execu-tive Board. Members (new and old) should feel free to contact Meghan if they have work or benefit-related questions.
The BCPBA welcomes Meghan Anderson to the Executive Board. Appointed by Jeff Ma-rano in accordance with BCPBA bylaws, Meghan will assume the role of Secretary that was previ-ously held by Lee Martin. It was a middle school teacher who inspired Meghan to become a police officer. “I had a history teacher who was a retired police officer. When he described his former career, it sounded like something I would like.” Upon graduation from Boca Raton Community High School, Meghan attended Florida State University. She received a de-gree in criminal justice in April, 2000 and entered the police academy shortly thereafter.
PBA/BSO Membership Transition
PBA/BSO dues automatically ceased on October 3, 2015. You are no longer a member of the PBA unless you contact the PBA office to advise that you would like to keep your membership.
Can I continue my PBA membership? Yes. You will be billed on a quarterly basis. Contact Ann at the PBA a.s.a.p.
What will my dues be? Dues will now be $139.86 quarterly (was $168.87). Do I lose any PBA Benefits? No. Not if you remain a member in good standing.
Do I have to join IUPA? No.
Can I belong to both unions? Yes.
Can I vote for contracts if I am a PBA member? Yes. You are still a member of the Deputies and Sergeants Bargaining Unit.
Can I attend collective bargaining meetings as a PBA member? Yes. These meetings are open to the collective bargaining unit.
What will happen to my AFLAC/Dis-ability Insurance deductions? We are currently researching this.
Is it possible for Sergeants to create their own bargaining unit? We are cur-rently researching this.
Will I still have legal representation on my open cases? Yes, if you keep your PBA membership in good standing.
Will Chris Palamara still represent me at the ABB Board? Yes, if you keep your PBA membership in good standing.
Will we have PBA Representatives? Yes.
For membership-related questions, con-tact Ann via email: [email protected]
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By Gregory Solowsky
The City of Lauderhill Welcomes Lauderhill PD Veteran Constance Stanley as Acting Police Chief
The City of Lauderhill would like to congratulate Constance Stanley as Lauderhill’s new Act-ing Police Chief. Chief Stanley has been in law enforcement for over 24 years, serving 21 of those years right here in the City of Lauderhill.
Having come up through the ranks in Lauderhill, Stanley has served in the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, the Professional Standards Unit, Traffic Division, Victim Services Unit, Crisis Intervention Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, Canine Unit, and has been the Public In-formation Officer for the depart-ment.
Her most recent promotion was to Major in February 2013. Her impressive resume includes an Associate’s and Bachelor’s De-gree in Criminal Justice as well as a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Southern Police Institute’s Command Officer’s Development Course, and the Se-nior Management Institute at the Kennedy School of Government. Stanley is very active in several Professional Organizations to include the National Organiza-tion of Black Law Enforcement Officers, the Police Executive Research Forum, the American
Society of Public Administra-tors, and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators.
Chief Stanley is also a proud mother of one, and as she will tell you an even prouder Grand-mother of two.
The City of Lauderhill would also like to wish outgoing Police Chief Andrew Smalling best wishes on his new endeavors after four years of serving the City of Lauderhill. Smalling will remain with the City of Lauder-hill as a consultant in order to assist Chief Stanley’s transition in her new role. The City of Lauderhill wishes Chief Small-ing and his family much success as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
Lauderhill Welcomes PDVeteran Constance Stanley
as Acting Police Chief
New andReinstatedMembers
Broward Sheriff’s Office
Julio AriosKirk Blackson
Shawn BonominiTravis Cosgrove
Josue DiazRubin DosSantos
Eric EvansManuel Fernandez
Jose FloresMichael Hill
Michael IadarestaSoHyon Kim
Gerald KitchellAndre LandellsEddy Mullins
John NovoFrancisco Perez Palacio
Alyssa Zapata
Coconut CreekSean Brewster
Sean Feithammel
DavieAnthony Ojeda
HollywoodMendiver Herrera Abreu
Jonathan FialloMelanie GarciaJoseph Kelly
Sharday MeleroKeshia Valderrama
Daniel Williams
Retired MembersCarl Salerno
Broward Sheriff Office
James BarnickHollywood
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By Gregory Solowsky
Recently, members from the Lau-derhill Police Lieutenants chapter of the Broward PBA donated their time and funds to help the Lauder-hill Community Back to School Event, which was held on Saturday August 15th at West Ken Lark Park in Lauderhill. This event was held to distribute over 1000 book bags filled with school supplies to students in the Lauderhill area who needed a head start when returning to school. All of the book bags and school sup-plies were purchased with money donated by local sponsors, church-es, Home Owners Associations and the Lauderhill Lieutenants Chapter of the Broward County Police Be-nevolent Association (PBA). As you can see from the large pile of book bags donated, the com-munity and the PBA really helped out. The Lauderhill students and
their families were very apprecia-tive for the time and donations made available for those who needed them. This was made apparent by the smiling faces of both the children and families who received the book bags and the many expressions of “Thank You” the volunteers received as the families made their way through the donation line. A special “Thank You” goes out to the volunteers who were very helpful in getting this event off to a great start with their donations of
Pictured above (from left to right) are Ms. Meralis Macha-do (Lauderhill City Employee, PBA supporter) and Lauderhill Lieutenants Gary Celetti and Gregory Solowsky working alongside other event volunteers distributing the donated school supplies to the community.
Pictured here (from left to right) are event volunteers from lo-cal churches and mosques taking a moment to pose for a photo with Officer Carol Solowsky (Hollywood PD PBA Mem-ber) and Lauderhill Lieutenants Gary Celetti and Gregory Solowsky (Lauderhill Lieutenants PBA Representative).
Lauderhill Police LieutenantsHead Back to School
Lauderhill Police LieutenantsHead Back to School
time, resources and money. With-out their joint efforts our com-munity wouldn’t have had that extra help for the beginning of the school year. Great Job!
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TheV.P.’sVISION
Shock and Awe!Now that the BSO PERC election results are in, we will assess what trig-gered this vote in the first place. PBA leadership has learned that there are a lot of disgruntled Deputies working for the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Based on conversations we’ve had with some of them, it seems that most of their frustra-tion stems from how they are treated by upper management. Many of the issues with upper management are out of the control of PBA, but people need a place to vent and a target to point fingers at. We get it. PBA will continue to listen to your complaints about the agency and how they are treating you at the negotiating table. We will continue to follow how un-fair contracts with cities are destroying the collective bargaining process with the Sheriff’s Office. We will work hard to fix the things that are out of your control and sometimes even ours. We will champion the fights that might give us a black eye in the first round, but will give us the determination for the knockout blow in the last round. Remember, BSO is your agency, take it back!! Please stay involved and support your Reps. Continue to stand at the polls and keep the ideas flowing. The PBA is the voice of law enforcement and we heard you loud and clear. Keep the PBA! Now…help us unite, heal, and fight as one. Stand together not divided. We would like to thank all the Reps, supporters, and PBA staff who helped during the PERC election process. Stand proud knowing that you made a difference by providing truthful and timely information that kept members informed about their voting choice. No matter what the others say, the PBA is here to stay. Rod Skirvin
BCPBA Welcomes Kristin The Broward PBA welcomes Kristin Manfredonia as its new receptionist and office assistant. Kristin is a graduate of Monarch High School in Coconut Creek. She attended the University of Central Florida for one year before returning to South Florida to enroll in F.A.U. as a full-time, degree-seeking student in the Elementary Education Program. In addition to her studies, Kristin spent eight years as a cheerleading coach where she led teams to victory in Univer-
sal Cheerleaders Association competitions. Teams coached by Kristin have earned First Place and Superior prizes. One of her proudest moments was coach-ing a special needs cheerleading team to success in competition. Kristin also enjoys line danc-ing and is expecting a baby in February. The Broward PBA is proud to have Kristin as part of our team. She has promised that she won’t make any staff or membersperform back flips.
GO TEAM !
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ContractsBSO Lieutenants
BSO Sergeants & Deputies
The BCPBA met regarding both contracts on September 29, 2015. We will report on the results of the session in the next newsletter.
Hallandale A negotiation session sched-uled for September 15, 2015 was cancelled by the City Attorney due to illness. For updates about when the session will be resched-uled please follow our Facebook page and the BCPBA website.
Hollywood
The contract for Hollywood was ratified by members onSeptember 15, 2015. It went to first reading at the Hollywood City Commission meeting on September 16, 2015.
Lighthouse Point A BCPBA negotiation will be held in October with follow-up in the next issue.
Legal Activity By The Numbers
21 new cases4 cases closed
224 cases pending
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