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TheInformantThe Official Publication of the San Diego Police Officers AssociationVolume XXXV, No. 3 March 2015

Member Spotlight: Bruce Getz Pg 4

Affiliate Association Highlight: PORAC-RAM Pg 6

A Bright Future for SDPD?President’s Message Pg 3Press Conference Photos Pg 9

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Tom BostedtSecretary

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Brian R. MarvelPresident

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Mike FenderDirector

Jack SchaefferDirector

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After five months of negotiations with the city, we have finally come to an agreement. Members ratified the agreement after it was presented in early February. Now that the membership has approved the agreement, an actuarial analysis needs to be completed before it goes to City Council for approval and final ratification hopefully sometime in March. Upon their approval, the new contract will be implemented on July 1, 2015. As most people are aware, prior to this agreement, we were still under contract until fiscal year 2018; the City was under no obligation to meet with us to discuss compensation increases. However, we are grateful they recognized there was an issue with the San Diego Police Department’s ability to successfully recruit and retain quality officers and that it was in the best interest of all parties involved to address this situation.

The City made a business decision to make our department as comparable and as competitive as possible with our market competition. Unfortunately, the City of San Diego is not a market leader, they are a market follower. We worked tirelessly over the last several years attending community meetings, meeting with our elected officials and community leaders to attain the best contract possible. We recognize some members may feel the contract is not in the best interest of all, but the reality is as of July 2015, the financial incentive to leave the San Diego Police Department will no longer be there.

There is a large portion of members who will not have seen a pensionable pay raise in 10 years. On top of that, some members who are retiring in the next few years saw their highest pensionable year prior to 2008. That is why we felt that working with a baseline 3.3% increase in both years 4 and 5 of the contract was beneficial for all members. If we had remained under the current contract, a top-step deputy would make $18,000 more annually than a top-step officer with the SDPD. This would not serve anybody fairly and is a large part of why we have fought so hard to bring about this change.

Though we have successfully crafted an agreement that we believe will benefit the bulk of our members, we will continue to closely analyze recruitment and retention data to ensure this deal is as effective as we hope. We have three years to monitor the progress before we reopen with the City in 2018.

That said, we are confident in the efficacy of the proposed agreement and look forward to getting our department back to 2,100 plus officers in the next several years.

Finally, I want to wish all of our members and their families a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day.

All the best

Brian R. Marvel

In This Issue

Bruce Getz ......................................................... 4

Chaplain’s Corner .............................................. 5

Affiliate Organization: PORAC- RAM ................. 6

Crime Files .........................................................8

New Contract Press Conference Photos ............ 9

25 Year Watch....................................................10

2015 SDPOA Scholarship Information ............. 13

POA Building Construction .............................. 14

SDPOA Discount Tickets ................................. 16

SDPOA Store ................................................... 17

UC-7: Bite of Boston ....................................... 19

In Remembrance.............................................. 25

On the Road ..................................................... 27

Classifieds ........................................................ 29

Board Minutes .................................................. 30

President’s Message

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by Jacqueline Rainey, Editor

It seems a rare thing these days to find a native San Diegan. Even rarer is a multi-generational native. Officer Bruce Getz is a third generation San Diegan and he continues

in his family legacy of making a notable impact on the community.

Bruce’s family history in this city can be traced back to his great grandfather, Thomas Getz, who moved here from Cincinnati after making his mark on the world of telecommunications. Thomas Getz is credited for making the first ever long-distance phone call. When he moved to San Diego, Thomas continued in his tradition of making a lasting impact. He was a noted member of the Elks and was fondly referred to as “Mayor of Old Town.” There is even a park bench dedicated to him which can be found in the Estudillo Park.

Tommy Getz worked closely with Thomas Babcock (who

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would later go on to build the Hotel del Coronado) on the restoration and maintenance of a historic building is now known as Ramona’s Marriage Place in Old Town. Originally a mission-era building in decay, it became a well-known tourist destination complete with a souvenir and novelty shop. Getz and Babcock would remain close for the rest of their lives. In fact, Bruce’s middle name is Babcock in honor of the families’ ties.

These are just a few of the stories that can be found on Thomas Getz. Although Bruce plans to do even more research on his family history down the road, he already has a folder full of historical documents about his family’s legacy.

These days, Bruce is making an impact in his own way by serving his community as an officer of the San Diego Police Department. He has been with the department for 27 years. Before that, he worked at a very successful real estate company, but he eventually caught the “service bug,” and quickly found himself applying for the SDPD. He did not

Member SpotlightOfficer Bruce Getz

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The righteous man will flourish like

the palm tree, he will grow like the cedars of Lebanon. Planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still yield fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and very green, to show forth that the

lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unfaithfulness in Him” (Psalm 92:12-15).

Last month I had a rare and remarkable opportunity to walk among giants. Our family drove up into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains to visit my youngest daughter who is doing a semester of study adjacent to Yosemite at Bass Lake. We took a day to visit the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias, traipsing through around 500 of perhaps the largest living things on earth, and nearly the oldest. The most aged Sequoia is over 3,200 years, and their true lifespan is unknown. Some bristlecone pines in the area are more than 4,600 years old. Sequoias are highly resistant to drought, fire, disease and pests that might burrow in. Its efficiency in living, from how it gathers water and nutrients, make it virtually indestructible, save a particularly powerful lightning strike, earthquake, or ignorant 19th century logging endeavor before it was stopped. The Sequoia may be, under normal circumstances, virtually without end as it continues to grow out after a certain height. Being in their midst makes one feel so small, and on hallowed ground. Their beauty, stillness and majesty were breathtaking, and made you want to just stand and absorb the character of it all. They are truly giants, with a powerful story to tell. The magnitude of their history was a sacred experience.

I’m not advocating the worship of trees, but the creator of these timbered titans has a lot to show us through the nature of these enduring ents. As I strode through their sanctuary at 6500 feet, the hush of the cool winds sifting through the branches of needles and cones (each “branch” of these trees looked like a separate pine tree growing out from the trunk horizontally!) was like whispers from another dimension. The soft bed of loam from millennia of compacted forest fall softened our steps and slowed our pace. The natural lay of fallen tree, moss, rock outcropping and bridged ravine could not be matched for woodland splendor by mortal design. The fresh fragrance of everything pure and uncorrupted seemed to wash your soul as you breathed it in. The feel of the bark was

soft and velvety, fibrous and an apt cover from the cold. The stately lines of how these mammoths grew traced through the lines of civilization itself, and there was honor among these revered monarchs as those who watched and waited.

I marveled not merely at the immensity of these stalwarts of antiquity, but at how firm and resolute they still appeared to be. To this day they function at a high level of vitality, with no sign of slowing down or yielding to frailty. They are as green and red and robust as ever, though not without the character of requisite scars and lumps you’d expect from centuries of environmental impact. Virtually all had known fire at one time or another, but their thick bark continues to grow ‘round and enfold the damage. Gnarls from the assaults of time mark its persevering figure, yet it stands steadfast and unwavering against the inexorable onslaught of weather and natural science. These gigantics have been battered and bruised by everything short of an eruption, and prevailed. They are anchored strong by an extensive and interlaced root system incorporating every element and stone underground. Its foot base drapes the perimeter with a dense and hardened core. Its posture is steadfastly balanced with enormous trunks encircling the heights, and cones, some taking 32 years to mature, incorporate seeds for yet future forests. Time stands still it seems, and how many of their forbearers yet germinated their beginnings in the primeval antediluvian or our prehistoric world. Waiting, watching, guarding the portals of time, demonstrate to this passing civilization of man that their own life is just a moment, “a vapor that appears for a while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14).

Humbled and inspired at once, I was also instructed. God planted these behemoths to show us the adequacy of what He equips us to do. We live and move and have our being in Him. Life is given us for a season to search out His eternity in our hearts. We’re a transient ship in the night compared to these paragons of permanence, but yet called to revere and enjoy Him forever. Destined for eternity, we live now to learn its integrity. The Sequoia built its majesty one patient year at a time. Our own watch and wait may be only 70 years, but as we guard and regard the path we take toward God’s kindness, justice and truth, we will most certainly suffer the inexorable onslaught of adversity and the world’s natural evil, yet our pos-ture will be steadfastly balanced, our foothold will be strong with a hardened core, our roots will go deep incorporating future generations, and our character, though scarred by life’s impacts, will grow ‘round to enfold the damage. We’ll grow gnarled by the assaults of time, but eternity, by His grace, will show we prevailed. “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He’ll be like a tree planted by water, extending its roots by a stream and will not fear when the heat comes; but its leaves will be green, and won’t be anxious in a year of drought or cease to yield fruit” (Jeremiah 17:7-8).

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in the state. PORAC is one of the largest associations of law enforcement in the country. There are over 67,000 members statewide. It is comprised of representatives from over 900 agencies. At the time of its induction, the association made no special arrangements for members upon retirement.

Eventually a seat on the Board of Directors was given for a retired member representative, but that position did not have the same role that RAM does today. RAM (Retired Associate Members) is a relatively new committee within PORAC that works specifically on the needs of all retired law enforcement officers within the scope of the larger association.

Tom Simonds is currently the Region 4 representative for PORAC- RAM. His territory covers all of San Diego, Orange, San Bernardino and Imperial Counties. Tom has been involved with PORAC for over 20 years now. He was first introduced to the association when he was assigned to the committee as an SDPOA board member by the President at the time, Harry Eastus. Tom was not too familiar with the organization at first, but he has been an active member ever since. “I wish I would have known about it sooner. It is such a great networking tool and I discovered there is so much more out there,” said Tom.

Tom retired from SDPD in 2004. He did not immediately move into the position that he holds now, mainly because RAM had not yet been formed. However, he quickly became involved once he learned of the new committee’s formation. He saw the committee as an effective means of making a difference and staying involved.

The main objective of RAM is to act as a resource for retired peace officers. This includes lobbying in state and national government on issues relating to law enforcement. For example, they are currently lobbying against the attack on pensions. Beyond advocacy, RAM also provides its members options for medical, dental and vision insurance as well as what is called LDF Plan V insurance. This service will supply legal aid for a retired officer who is involved in a situation in which they needed to use their firearm. Additionally, RAM will also assist members in the event of a denial of CCW upon retirement. Another benefit of membership is that members continue to receive the monthly publication, PORAC Law Enforcement News.

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by Steve Willard

1932. The beginnings of the SDPD radio system was fairly simple but long overdue. The department had actually begun to move towards remote communications almost 20 years before when it established a system of flashing signal lights called the “Gamewell.” With red lanterns hanging placed at strategic locations around the city, the Gamewell allowed an officer at the station to throw a switch, illuminating the light. When a patrolman on the beat saw the light, he would contact the station. Despite the advances Gamewell provided, a radio system was needed for more efficient police patrol. Without a radio in the patrol cars, officers were forced to check in every 30 minutes at the station or via callbox. For emergencies, motorcycle officers were assigned to the station waiting for calls to come in. These emergency riders knew, more than anyone, something else was needed. So it was a huge step forward when, in 1932, Chief Harry Scott of the SDPD would be a one of the first agencies in California to use police car radios.

The initial plan was for twenty vehicles to be equipped for coverage around the clock. Scott’s plan called for two police cars and an ambulance for East San Diego, five units for the beaches and northern areas of the city including downtown and others for additional areas though out the city. Budgets being what they were however, only five cars city-wide wound up being initially equipped. Those five cars officially became active on December 1, 1932, when Vernon “Tommy” Thompson, flipped a switch and uttered the words “KGZD is now on the air. Stand by for further broadcasts.” Because the cars only had one-way radios, Thompson was not able to confirm if the officers received the call until they telephoned him at the 30 minute check in time.

The original dispatch center was located in a small cinder block shack on what is now the US Naval Hospital in Balboa Park. For protection, Thompson kept a shotgun by his side and locked the door. To assist Thompson, a second dispatcher, Herbert Holcomb, was hired.

Because of limited budgets, the initial setup of the radio system only allowed Thompson and Holcomb to work from 2 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily. Despite the primitive setup, it gave police something they had long been missing: a way to respond almost immediately to emergencies.

At first, Thompson and Holcomb only dispatched police calls. However, it wasn’t long before other departments recognized the value of the radio so the men soon found themselves busy handling fire department, sheriffs and highway patrol calls. It wouldn’t be until 1961 that all of the other agencies took to their own frequencies.

For the first few years there were no radio codes used and officers were instructed to use the phonetic system when spelling out license plates.

By 1936 the two-way transmitter began to appear in San Diego police cars. By the end of World War II all SDPD patrol cars were equipped with a police radio.

It would be almost 40 more years before patrolmen assigned a walking beat would have the luxury of having a portable radio. They were still relegated to checking in through the call box every 30 minutes. Officers in cars would sometimes be dispatched to locate the walking officer to notify him of a call. To notify officers of an emergency call before the 30-minute check in, a flashing light was installed on top of the callbox. If the light was illuminated, a patrolman would go to the box and call dispatch.

In 1948 the Balboa Park shack was closed and all dispatch was done in the tower of (The Old) Police Headquarters. With the move, the radio system was now staffed on a 24-hour basis.

Additional civilian dispatchers were hired to assist Thompson and several other radio trained officers. Dispatchers were moved to a room below the HQ tower and the Business

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Top. SDPOA President Brian Marvel speaks at the press conference Above. Chief Zimmerman addresses the media about the proposed agreement. Top Right. Councilmember Marti Emerald at the conference. Bottom Right. Mayor Faulconer announces the proposed agreement.

On Friday, February 6th, the SDPOA Board of Directors and the City of San Diego announced that an agreement

had been reached for a proposed new contract for the San Diego Police Department. A press conference was held on this warm and sunny day at the Mid- City Division to inform the community about this important development. A mass of local media were present to hear from those involved in crafting the tentative agreement. Those in attendance heard from Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Chief Shelley Zimmerman, SDPOA President Brian Marvel, City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, Councilmembers Sheri Lightner, Marti Emerald, Chris Cate, and Scott Sherman. Each of these individuals and many more are responsible for bringing about a plan to help address the recruiting and retention issues facing the San Diego Police Department. Following the announcement, POA members voted on the agreement, with 88% voting in favor of the proposal. The agreement will now go on for approval from City Council.

A New DealHope for a Brighter Future for SDPD

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In today’s job market, it is becoming increasingly common for people to leave an employer after just a few years. According to Forbes, the average employee

these days stays at a job for an average of 4.5 years. It seems as though employers no longer place the same value in longevity as they once did. At San Diego Police Department, however, this is not the case. After all, the employees are more than just workers; they are officers that work day and night to protect this community. SDPD officers are not just co-workers but family. Because of this, the POA is always proud to recognize those officers who have shown their loyalty and dedication to this department.

Twice a year, the POA organizes a lunch to award the congratulatory watches to officers who have given 25 years of service to the SDPD and the SDPOA. It is a time to relax and reconnect with academy mates who may have become estranged through the years of shift changes, promotions, and changing assignments. This January, we were honored to be awarding watches to 35 very deserving officers. The tradition of the 25 Year Watch is just a small way to express how thankful we are to each officer who has shown their dedication and commitment to protecting and serving this great city.

25 Year WatchCelebrating Loyalty and Commitment

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Congratulations to the 25 Year Watch Recipientsfor the Graduating Class of

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Office was formally established.

Under this system, a dispatcher answered the telephone and evaluated the call. Once the information was taken, it was written on a card and put into a conveyer system to the radio room. Another dispatcher would then alert the nearest patrol unit. The new system marked the first time the calls were actually received by the dispatchers. Previously calls were received at the station and telephoned to the shack to be dispatched because the city hadn’t budgeted the money for a system allowing the public to directly call Balboa Park.

In 1952, the police radio system was 20 years old. What started out as a simple system to communicate to five cars had evolved into a 24-hour operation connecting more than 60 cars. Thompson was still a dispatcher working the day shift when the San Diego Union profiled the anniversary.

The system continued to grow adding both dispatchers and additional radio frequencies as needed. Using a mixture of officers, cadets and civilian dispatchers, the department was forced to be creative to meet the ever expanding needs of its communications system. By the 1960’s the department found itself using a system that was quickly becoming obsolete.

On January 21, 1962, at 4 a.m., 13 hours after he completed his shift, Tommy Thompson suffered a massive heart attack and died en-route to the hospital.

By the 1970’s it was apparent an entirely new dispatch system would be needed. A task force was set up to research new and innovative police dispatch systems. As a result, in 1974 a new communications center was opened in the basement of a city fire station downtown. The system would serve until the mid 80’s when once again a new system was needed.

This system would be a leap into the 21st century. The new plan allowed for police cars to be equipped with not only a state of the art 800-megahertz system, but also Mobile Data Terminals allowing officers to communicate through computers. The computers also allowed officers to research individuals contacted in the field. To pay for it San Diego voters approved a 25 million dollar bond.

Today the Communications Division is staffed by more than 130 dedicated people who work 24 hours a day 7 days a week – a far cry from 75 years earlier.

In memory of Matron Margarite Gordon 05/26/1868 - 07/17/1953 (SDPD 1919 - 1940)

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Scholarship Applications Available

We are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships to assist children of our members in pursuing their education. These scholarships are

available because of generous donations from individuals, businesses and organizations.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Son or daughter of an SDPOA member – active, retired •or deceased. High school graduate or senior scheduled to graduate •by June 30, 2015.Currently enrolled in or formally accepted to a trade •school, junior college, college or graduate school and scheduled to begin study by March 1, 2016.Minimum overall cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or •must have completed at least two semesters of college and have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

RULES & GUIDELINES Recipients from last year are not eligible this year, but •may enter next year.Recipients from 2013 and before are eligible to apply •again this year.Two-time scholarship recipients, no matter which years, •are no longer eligible.

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ApplicationsmaybepickedupatPOAoffice.•CompletedapplicationsmustbeatPOAofficeby5p.m.,•April 24, 2015.Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.•Original or photocopy of transcripts MUST accompany •application.Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship •Committee.NotificationletterswillbesentoutbyJune5,2015.•Recipients will be invited to an awards brunch in June.•

College students who do not have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 must include transcripts that show the applicant has maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 for at least two complete semesters of college/junior college AND submit high school transcripts.

High school seniors’ (or graduates who have not •attended college) transcripts must indicate cumulative GPA for all four years.Seniors graduating in June are exempt from providing •currentsemestergrades,butmayincludefirstsemestergrades if desired.College (undergraduate/graduate) students must •include transcripts indicating grades for all college courses completed AND high school transcripts.

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Construction at theSDPOA

In July of 2015, the SDPOA announced that they would be breaking ground on improvements to the POA building and Hall of Valor. The most noticeable of these

improvements was the new flooring. The old, outdated flooring in the hall and foyer of the office was removed and replaced with new, more modern flooring that created a cohesive look between the two spaces. The bar area of the hall also received a facelift. The front of the bar and cabinets were painted a sleek black and the footrest was polished and reinforced. In February, the POA also invested in constructing a fence along the back of the building to give our members more privacy from the surrounding businesses.The pictures below document the hall and entryway before, during, and

after the transformation.

These improvements were made just in time to host the annual POA Thanksgiving Holiday Meal in the hall. The SDPOA hopes that our members enjoy the updates as we continue to improve the POA building in the upcoming months.

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UC-7: An Anonymous Eater

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Despite your initial impression, this month’s choice had nothing whatsoever to do with the Super Bowl. As per my usual style, I had all of your best

interests at heart, your health and well-being a paramount factor in my decision making process. Choices based on the outcome of a football game? Brothers and sisters, that would be highly immature and below the belt. I could never alienate the Seattle fans in such a manner. I’ll take a pass…

Bite of Boston has two locations in San Diego, 3202 Governor Drive (858) 453-4000, and 15721 Bernardo Heights Parkway (858) 451-2900. For this article, I dined at the Governor Drive location, which is situated in a small strip mall with a decent-sized parking lot. They are open 7 days 10:30-8, and they take credit cards. Jacob D and I ate at Bite of Boston on one occasion, which happened to be a Sunday afternoon. The parking lot was nearly empty and the late afternoon hour provided good shade, making this a great place for a day watch 10-17.

I saw “Cheesesteak” ($7.25, 8-inch) on the menu and knew immediately it was my only option for lunch on this day. Bite of Boston’s cheesesteak was tangy and juicy, though not an overly stuffed and messy affair. I usually enjoy a cheesesteak that kind of dominates your life, but for a delicious in-car lunch on the fast-go that will not wreck Monday’s uniform, this was perfect. The Amoroso roll was pillowy soft and did not collapse under the cheesesteak goodness.

Jacob D had the Northender ($7.50, 8-inch) and a bowl of the “chowda,” ($4.50, 8-ounce). The Northender was served on the same Amoroso roll, and topped with Prosciutto, Sopressato salami, Capicola, tomatoes, provolone cheese, and roasted peppers. Jacob is a true fan of this type of sandwich and enjoyed the Northender. He told me he was

a little disappointed it was not a “piled high” sandwich, but liked that he could drive and eat without being assaulted by sauce. The chowder was up for opinions. Jacob usually

enjoys a rich, eat with a fork, style of chowder, and Bite of Boston’s chowder ran on the thinner side, so I enjoyed it, but Jacob yearned for the fork.

Bite of Boston is the perfect choice for the cop working a busy, radio chasing day, and who is trying to sneak in a quick lunch between incidents. I am giving it 3.50 badges.

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Member Spotlight...Continued from Page 4

hear a word from the department until almost a full year later when he received a call from them out of the blue. He was offered the job, and after a careful 24 hours of consideration, he accepted a place in the regional academy.

After the academy, Bruce was assigned to Western for 9 years. Following that, he was fortunate to be a member of the Mounted Patrol Unit for 3 years before it was eliminated from the department. His experience in this assignment proved useful when he was transferred to Central and served as the Community Relations Officer.

After working as a CRO for 6 years, Bruce made the move to the Homeless OutreachTeam. It was during this time, a nail went through his work boot on a call and caused an infection that lead him to contracting MRSA. This set him on a course of 7 surgeries, 3 hospitalizations, and over two years of recovery. It was a long and taxing process that not only affected him but his whole family since MERSA is a highly contagious infection. When he had made a full recovery, he and his family were determined to find a way to make the best of his situation. He now lends his advice to others in similar situations to provide support and guidance through delicate and costly medical issues like his own through the Member Assistance Program.

For the last 5 years, Bruce has been working in Vice in Permits and Licensing for the Alcohol B e v e r a g e Control. This is no small task when one considers that this small unit regularly handles over 400 businesses. “I really enjoy working with all the different businesses. We also get to assist the under-cover unit occasionally, so it’s a good balance. We are a tight-knit group and we work really well together,” said Bruce. Although he thoroughly enjoys his work in Vice, he says he does not have one single favorite assignment or case. They have all been enjoyable for their own reasons and he has learned a lot at each point in his career.

Bruce has been happily married for 21 years. He met his wife, Lisa when he was working at Western. She was working as a parking enforcement officer at the time and they started noticing each other more and more. They eventually started dating and got married a few years later. Lisa now works for the city in risk management. Together, they have one

daughter named Taelor. Taelor graduated valedictorian from Granite Hills High School and is now attending UCSD.

When Bruce is not working he likes to enjoy all that San Diego has to offer. He and his wife love trying new restaurants and local dining. Bruce also tries to surf and ski as much as possible. Even though he was born and raised here, he still appreciates all that this great city has to offer. “I think it is important to live for what you have,” said Bruce. “Enjoy what you have and don’t take things for granted.”

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Thank you for supporting our 5th Annual TRI-N-HARDER-4-KIDS Indoor Triathlon! We are very grateful to our public safety participants and other fitness enthusiasts who competed to benefit STAR/PAL youth

programs and honor fallen officers (through the SDPOA Law Enforcement Memorial Fund). As of today, our participants’ collective fundraising efforts total stands at over $19,000!

Special thanks to San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman and all of the San Diego County Chiefs and Sheriffs who participated and encouraged others to go the “extra mile” for these two great causes!

We are proud to announce this year’s overall winners:

Male – Detective Jason Deaner, Chula Vista Police Department SWAT – 18.69 miles

Female – Detective Laura Smyth, San Diego Police Department – 15.19 miles Relay Team – Detective Tim Radtke, Sgt. David Bautista, and Officer Ryan Park; San Diego Police

Department – 18.35 miles

Congratulations to Chief Ed Aceves and the La Mesa Police Department for fundraising over $8,500 and winning the TRI-N-HARDER-4-KIDS San Diego Public Safety Chief’s Challenge Trophy for a THIRD year in a

row; and congratulations to Northern Division for raising over $1,100 and winning the TRI-N-HARDER-4-KIDS San Diego Police Department Chief’s Challenge Trophy.

Photos from the event can be found on our Facebook page: facebook.com/STARPAL4YOUTH

This event was a great success due to those who tirelessly competed and those who generously donated. We hope you are interested in participating in or supporting next year’s TRI-N-HARDER-4-KIDS Indoor Triathlon!

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An active duty officer is not automatically transferred into RAM upon retirement. However, one can join any time they wish after retiring and dues are just $30 annually. Tom stressed that he and his fellow representatives are always ready and willing to provide assistance to a member in need. “RAM is a great way to stay involved and help support fellow retired officers,” Tom concluded.

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Dick Sufficool and took along a copy of the Informant. This photo was taken in

front of the Cliff Palace, one of the more famous cliff dwellings at the Mesa Verde

National Park, in Colorado.

Sergeant Sean Bannan while he was in Paris. The photo was taken with members of the Paris Swat Reaction Team who were getting ready for a possible riot after a street music concert.

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SDPOA Board MinutesBoard of Directors Meeting

January 8, 2015 0830 hours

Directors present: Paxton (excused at 1220hrs.), Marvel (left at 1110hrs., returned at 1210hrs.) Schaeffer, Jordon, Hoskins, Fender, Pidgeon (left at 1100hrs., returned at 1200hrs), Bostedt

Directors excused: LaValle

MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:

M. Holden, M. Sainz, D. Felkins, J. Hall, L. Roman

OTHERS PRESENT:

B. Fields, S. Sira, S. Silverman, K. Smith (recorder)

OPENING OBSERVANCES

President Marvel called the meeting to order at 0830 hours and Hoskins led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment of silence for the Officers killed in the line of duty in the past. There were 11 officers killed in the line of duty Nationwide since the December board meeting. There were 2 San Diego Police officers killed in the month of January. Edward Moore (1/15/1933) Jerry Hartless (1/31/1988).

Bostedt did the swearing in of the newest directors voted to the board, Mike Pidgeon, Terry Hoskins and Ed La Valle.

Marvel opened the nominations for the Executive Board voting. The results are as follows:

Jordon nominated Marvel for President. LaValle seconded this motion. Paxton nominated Bostedt for President. Pidgeon seconded this motion. Bostedt gave his input and withdrew from being a candidate for President. Marvel gave his input and spoke of why he would like to continue being the President. Paxton gave his input on why he nominated Bostedt and spoke of some expectations he has for Marvel as President going forward. Other Directors spoke of some concerns they would like addressed moving forward for the President. Unanimous. 9-0.

M/S Pidgeon/Fender for Jordon for Vice-President. Unanimous. 9-0. M/S Fender/Paxton for Bostedt for Secretary. Unanimous. 9-0. M/S Bostedt/Schaeffer for Pidgeon for Treasurer. Unanimous. 9-0.M/S Pidgeon/LaValle for Hoskins for Treasurer. Hoskins gave his input on his reasons for being a good Treasurer. 7-2 Hoskins for Treasurer. Nominations closed.

NON-AGENDA MEMBER COMMENTS:

None.•

1. MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:

No report.•

PRESENTATIONS:Scott Silverman, CEO of •

Confidential Recovery, gave an overview of his business of an outpatient substance abuse and addiction services. Silverman offered his services to the members of the POA and requested the POA’s endorsement with this program. Silverman spoke of the POA fundraising for potential users of this service in order to help fund treatments. Discussion occurred.

2. PAC

Fender reported Boxer is not • seeking re-election.Fender updated regarding the •

PORAC location and meeting day change.M/S Fender/Schaeffer to voluntarily •

opt out of the PORAC $2 per member per month for 2015. Unanimous. 7-0-2. Paxton, LaValle

3. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

a. Charity: Requests for POA:

No requests• .

b. Informant: The member spotlight for March •

will be Bruce Getz. The Affiliate Association for February will be RFPA. The Affiliate Association for March will be PORAC RAM.

c. Website: Kim Beales gave an overview of •

the final website work.

d. Fundraising Committee:

No Report•

4. RETIREMENT

Jordon reported Don Meeks finally • received his medical retirement. The SDCERS will meet tomorrow regarding if they will continue to offer the COLA. Jordon reported the next Pre-•

Retirement Seminar will be held on January 14th at the City Fleet Services field office.

5. MEMBER RELATIONS

No report.•

6. LABOR / MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Schaeffer update regarding last • month’s meeting. Schaeffer informed the department •

exercise equipment will be purchased today if approved. Provisional employees and body •

worn cameras were discussed at the last meeting as well

7. LEGAL

No report.•

8. SPECIAL EVENTS/SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

Bostedt and Smith reported • regarding the upcoming POY event as well as the 25-year watch luncheon.

9. BUDGET-FINANCE

a. Status report

Ovalle gave an overview of the • POA Store Facebook likes as well as the new way members can sign up to receive store merchandise emails directly. Ovalle gave an update on store sales •

for December. Pidgeon and Riccio reported on the •

monthly financial status of the POA accounts.M/S Fender/Schaeffer to approve •

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the treasurer’s report for this month. Unanimous. LaValle and Paxton absent. 7-0-2.

10. BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

a. Administrative: There was one email poll regarding Attorney •

Conger’s requested letter.

b. By-Laws:No report. •

c. Minutes:M/S Bostedt/Pidgeon to accept the December •

2014 Board Meeting Minutes with 1 correction. Unanimous. Paxton, La Valle absent for vote. Hoskins abstains. 6-0-1-2.

11. MILESTONE REPORTNo Report•

12. LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL COMMITTEE

Pidgeon updated the board regarding the memorial • car. This car may also be the possible support vehicle •

for an SDPD car for Baker to Vegas.Pidgeon updated that the California Memorial is •

in the planning stages.California Peace Officers Memorial will be held•

May 3-4 this year.SanDiegoCountyPeaceOfficersMemorialwillbe•

held on May 6th this year.SDPDPeaceOfficersMemorialwillbeheldonMay•

7th this year.NationalPeaceOfficersMemorialwillbeheldMay•

12-15 this year.

13. OLD BUSINESSSchaeffer reported regarding a discussion on LMC •

with Assistant Chief Creighton.•

14. NEW BUSINESS Marvel gave an update regarding the 2015 Major •

Cities Conference coming up and requested a board vote if the POA should attend. Board declined to attend.

Meeting adjourned at 1530 hours.

REMINDER: The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 8:30 am in the POA

Board Room.If you have a specific topic you would like to address with the board, please email Khristina at [email protected] by Thursday, March 5th to be added to the agenda. If you’d like to sit in and listen to the discussion,

but do not have a specific topic, please feel free to drop in.

Khristina SmithManager

Executive Assistant

Manuel OvalleStore Clerk

San Diego Police Officers Association Staff

Jacqueline RaineyCommunications Coordinator

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California Peace Officers Memorial Tax Check-Off Program

California law allows taxpayers to make voluntary tax-free contributions on their personal state income tax returns to the “California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation Fund”.

Just enter a minimum amount of $1.00 on your state income tax return. All contributions must be used to maintain the California Peace Officers’ Memorialand for activities in support of the surviving families of our brave men and women peace officers who have madetheultimatesacrifice.

** IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION **

California’s Professional Peace Officers

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN

Always Have. Always Will.

California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony – May 5, 2014

CPOMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, Federal Tax ID #95- 4350983 For more information please visit our website at www.camemorial.org

The beautiful bronze and granite California Peace Officers’ Memorial located on State Capitol

grounds in Sacramento contains the names of more than 1,500 courageous peace officers

who have laid down their lives in the line of duty protecting and serving their fellow Californians. Tragically, every year more names are added.

You can help the CPOMF in our mission to underwrite the annual California Peace

Officers’ Memorial Ceremony, maintain the memorial monument, subsidize survivor support

groups, and support the families of our fallen heroes through our educational grant and

financial assistance programs.

California law allows taxpayers to make voluntary tax-free contributions on their personal

state income tax returns to the “California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation Fund”.

Simply indicate the amount to be donated where instructed on the tax return form. Importantly, the law requires that all contributions be used to maintain the California Peace

Officers’ Memorial and for activities in support of the surviving families of our brave men

and women peace officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We urge the more than

100,000 peace officers serving California to help us Take Care of Our Own.

FORM

California Resident Income Tax Return 2013 540

California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation Fund ........................................ • 408 │00 110 Add code 400 through code 419. This is your total contribution ....................................................... ●110 │00

California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation Fund………………$10.00

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