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The Official Publication of the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association
All Points
Issue 1 • January, 2014
Bulletin
Celebrating 71 years of serving
those who serve others
Making
Christmas
Bright
RSA Helps DCMF Deliver
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Issue 1, 2014
PRESIDENT’S
BENEFITS CORNER
CORNER
Your New RSA Directors And Officers
Robert Masson
RSA President
F
ollowing the
December
2013 elections
in which 33% of the
membership voted,
new Directors and
Officers have taken
their places in the Lehman-Haugen Board
Room.
Newly-elected and appointed are:
• Tony Pelato, Treasurer
• Ian Anderson, Director, Chapter 1
• Martineau Belgarde, Director, Chapter 4
• Mike Darling, Director, Chapter 7
• Joseph Jimenez, Director, Chapter 9
• Jose Quintanar, Director, Chapter 10
• Adam Krachman Chapter 17
The 2013 RSA election turnout
represents the second highest member
participation behind the 2011 elections.
Speaking for all of the RSA Directors and
Officers as your President, let me say that
all of us appreciate the trust and confidence the membership has demonstrated
in electing the new Board members and in
returning the incumbents to their respective posts.
This is a good time to remember that
the RSA exists solely for the welfare
and benefit of the individual members.
The Directors and Officers are stewards,
elected upon their solemn promises to
work tirelessly and diligently to improve
the terms and conditions of employment
for all RSA members.
We take these mandates very seriously,
and we have pledged to work together
cooperatively, for the RSA members’
common good.
RSA is your union association. What
RSA is able to accomplish in the next two
years depends a lot on the extent to which
the general membership remains informed,
and participates in the affairs of RSA. As
I make my way around your workstations
during the next year, step forward and tell
me how you think we can do a better job
for you. Come visit me at RSA whenever
you feel inclined to do so. I work for you
at RSA. Your Directors and Officers also
work for you. Regardless of the nature
of your questions, your concerns or your
complaints, they are all important to our
Association. So, participate...you owe it
to yourself at least; and also to our Association. Be safe and well, and may God’s
blessings be with you every day.
Robert Masson, President
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Inside This Issue
Secretary’s Corner...............................5
Scholarships.................................... 6-8
Benefits Corner....................................9
State Legislative Corner......................10
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Federal Legislative Corner...................11
The Promotion Process Downfall........12
Blue Light Ceremonies Remember
Those We’ve Lost..............................14
Deputy Depot.....................................16
Merry Christmas From The
Members Of The RSA.........................18
DCMF, RSA, And The Clauses
Deliver Gifts And Smiles.....................20
Military Corner...................................22
Crime Dropping In Sheriff’s
Areas In 2013....................................23
Legal Corner......................................24
Chaplain’s Corner..............................25
Member Service Referrals..................26
In Memory.........................................28
Births................................................29
Classifieds.........................................29
Meet Your Lawmakers........................30
RSA Board and Staff..........................31
NOTICES
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Schedule of 2014 RSA Board meetings
Meetings are held on a monthly basis (except December and January when no meetings
are held). Regularly scheduled meetings are on the second Thursday of each month. For
more information, check the website at www.rcdsa.org.
Important Benefits notice!!
• Benefit designations for life insurance are important. Please review them frequently.
• Be sure to enroll a newborn with the Trust within 30 days of birth. Contact the
Benefits Office at (951) 653-8014.
• If you marry or enter a domestic partnership, contact the Benefits Office at (951)
653-8014 within 30 days of marriage or entering the partnership.
• If you divorce or terminate a domestic partnership, contact the Benefits Office at
(951) 653-8014 within 30 days of divorce or termination.
• If you become a legal guardian, adopt a child, or become legally separated, contact
the Benefits Office at (951) 653-8014 within 30 days of the event.
• To ensure coverage, please respect these deadlines. Remember that the
department does not notify the Benefit Trust of these changes.
• Please notify the Benefits Office of any changes in your address.
• Please provide dependent substantiation documents to the Benefits Office when
requested to avoid cancellation of your dependent’s coverage.
RSA Legal Defense Alert!!
Always consult with an association representative/lawyer before responding to any
report, letter, memo and/or questions concerning an investigation that could possibly
lead to punitive action. If ordered to do so, ask to have it recorded and read the
following: Non-waiver statement
“I have been refused the right to have a representative of my choice. I understand that
I am being ordered to make a report or answer questions and that, if I do not comply
with the order, I may be disciplined for insubordination.
Therefore, I have no alternative but to abide by
the order. However, by so doing, I do not waive
my constitutional rights to remain silent under the
5th and 14th amendments to the United States
Constitution and under the protections afforded me
under state law.”
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SECRETARY’S CORNER
Another Executive Board
Election Year Has Passed
Pete Kurylowicz
RSA Secretary
W
ell, it
was that
time
again, Executive
Board Elections.
Ballots went out to
2,573 members of the
RSA. Ballots were mailed out November
25, 2013 and were to be returned and
post marked via mail by December 16,
2013. Only the ballots that were mailed
and received through the post office were
considered valid and would be counted.
Present on the day of the count were
the following: Table #4; Corky Bell (retired
member) and Maryann Barbaro (RSA
Staff); Table #3; Artemese Evans (RSA
Staff) and Muna Busailah (LDT General
Council); Table #2 Judy Drott (RSA Office
Administrator) and David Nelson (Retired
Members Chapter Director); Table #1
Matt Hughes (Chapter 14 Director) and
Leslie Garcia (RSA Staff). The Election
Manager, Darryl Drott (RSA Executive
Director), oversaw the election vote count.
The ballot count process began at
0909 hours, starting with verifying the
RSA members’ names. The ballot counting began at about 1030 hours. Here are
some statistics from this Executive Board
Elections. At the time of this election,
the RSA had 2,573 members, all of whom
were mailed ballots. On December 23rd,
the day of the ballot count, we had 844
ballots returned and 10 ballots that were
disqualified. A total of 1,729 ballots were
not returned!
For election results, see sidebar to the rght.
There you have it, information on the
Election Day count, the number of ballots
sent out, number of ballots returned and
the 2014 Executive Board winners.
Thank you to the RSA membership
who took the time to vote during this
election cycle. I’m hoping that more of
the RSA membership will participate in
all of the voting processes in the years
to come. Remember, if you’re not part of
the solution you are part of the problem.
Please take the time to vote and to have
your voice heard. This is your Association,
become a part of it.
May you all have a safe and
prosperous New Year, and may God Bless
all of our members and their families and
keep them safe.
RSA EXECUTIVE BOARD
ELECTION RESULTS
December 23, 2013
PRESIDENT
Jess Gutierrez................................172
Robert Masson.......................578
Pat McNamara............................... 86
VICE PRESIDENT
Michael Dean.................................172
Craig Hampton.............................. 144
Randy Thomas....................... 509
SECRETARY
Susan Garvey................................ 159
Pete Kurylowicz Jr.................663
TREASURER
Reynalda Bodnar...........................102
David Correa..................................179
Joseph Murray.............................. 89
Anthony Pelato...................... 450
Thank You!
I
thank you for the vote of trust and confidence in our
Executive Board elections. Now is the time to put
differences aside and work together for the welfare of
the membership. I renew my promises made two years ago
to do everything that I can do as your president to improve
the terms and working conditions for our members. I also
renew my pledge to always be honest with you about the
challenges we face and will listen to you.
As Lincoln once said, “We are not enemies, but
friends....Though passion may have strained, it must not
break our bonds of affection.” Now is the time for us to join
together for the benefit of all Association members. Thank
you and have a wonderful holiday season!
Robert Masson, RSA President
Counting the ballots, Dec. 23. A total of 844 ballots were returned.
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BENEFITS CORNER
For resolutions this year, maybe
try treating yourself well.
It’s That Time Of Year Again
CUT YOUR STRESS AND ANXIETY
Linda Gartley
Benefits Manager
L
ast year at this time, I wrote about
those New Year’s resolutions that are
so hard to keep. This year, I thought
I’d write about some easier resolutions,
things that don’t seem like a “resolution,”
but can have a major impact on our well
being. So rather than re-hash the old ones
like stop smoking and lose weight, here are
a few that might be easier to follow through with.
STAY IN TOUCH WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Research shows that those who stay in contact or reconnect
with old friends actually live longer than those who don’t. Studies
show that keeping those friendships reconnected is actually good
for your health. In our technology-fixated era, it’s never been
easier to stay in touch with friends and family. Phone calls and
good old-fashioned in-person visits can really brighten your day
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Research suggests that eating sugary and processed foods can
increase symptoms of anxiety. Try giving your body the support
it needs by way of a healthier diet and eating foods that contain
nutrients such as vitamin B, omega-3 rich foods and whole grain
foods. Foods containing these nutrients help reduce symptoms of
depression and anxiety.
IT’S BIG
You probably already know that a good night’s rest can
do wonders for your mood and appearance, but sleep is more
beneficial to your health than you might realize. A lack of sleep
has been linked to a greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Sleep is a major factor in keeping and building our memories, so
go ahead, take that nap and don’t feel guilty about it!
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This is way easier to say than do, but there are some simple
solutions that can have a big impact on our outlook on life.
• MEDITATION is a great relaxation method.
Scientists are discovering that meditation is a way
of rewiring the body to stress less. Recent studies
highlight the positive effects of meditation on anxiety,
mood and stress symptoms.
• BE SILENT. Plan a time when you can completely disconnect from your daily duties. Start with increments
of time that are doable for you, even if it’s 5 minutes.
No phones, no TV, no computers, nothing.
Our kids seem to have the ability to play at will, without
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stressing about “stuff.” Take the time to play with the kids, walk
the dog, play your favorite sport, window shop, see a movie….the
list can be endless.
So, remember to take time for a healthier YOU. Happy 2014!
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STATE LEGISLATIVE CORNER
RSA Legislative Corner
By Tim Yaryan
Legislative Counsel and Advocate
I
hope everyone had a good holiday! To
those of you who had to work this holiday
season, a special thank you! Giving up
time with your family and friends during the
holidays is an unnoticed sacrifice many of
you have to make to protect the public. We
always remember the big sacrifices, but overlook the small day to day personal sacrifices
that you must make as a public safety professional.
The Legislature reconvened January 6 to begin work on the
second year of a two year session and will wade through a plethora
of “two year bills” still awaiting action. The Governor introduced
his 2014-2015 Budget, and the outlook is rosy. This year, revenues
are up, and the red ink is gone. The surplus is mainly the result of
Proposition 30, as an improving economy, and that is good news for
the state.
We will, once again, seek support to ensure full funding for a
number of public safety programs as well as additional funding for
realignment reforms. New bed space is a critical need. I will discuss
that subject more in future articles. Another issue that must be
dealt with immediately is the massive failure of GPS monitoring
systems used to track felons in Los Angeles County, Orange County,
and elsewhere. Los Angeles began depending heavily on electronic
monitoring in 2011, shortly after realignment passed. The GPS
devices, manufactured by Sentinel, were put on some of the highest
risk felons, including repeat sex offenders and violent gang members. As a result of a county audit, it was estimated that one in four
GPS devices failed. The problems included bracelet batteries that
wouldn’t hold a charge to electronics that generated excessive false
alarms. CDCR officials were aware of the situation in Los Angeles
and cited this as an “imminent danger” to the public.
Speaking of CDCR, the Department just released in a December
report their arrest and conviction rates after the first year of realign-
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one year arrest and conviction rates both pre and post realignment.
We should take these early numbers with a grain of salt as the
significant numbers will come out in years 2 and 3. We will see more
accurately what post realignment trends are developing.
As you know, Mayor Chuck Reed has taken his Measure B
to the voters in an attempt to convince California voters of the
need for public employee pension reductions. I would be remiss if
I did not give you an update on “Reed’s 2014 pension wars.” In a
closely-watched landmark case, with major implications for cities
around the state, a judge has ruled that San Jose cannot implement
voter-approved pension cuts to employees to save taxpayer funds. This is
great news! The case stemmed from San Jose voters’ overwhelming
approval last year of Mayor Reed’s Measure B, which aimed to
require existing city employees to pay more into their pensions and
retiree health care, among other changes. Unions viewed the move
as illegal and sued, saying the retirement benefits were previously
approved at the bargaining table and represented a “vested right”
that employees could not lose just because the city came into
financial hard times. The measure called for existing employees,
from cops to firefighters to bureaucrats, to pay 16 percent more
toward their pension. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge
Patricia Lucas, in a ruling dated from Thursday, ruled that plan
invalid. “(The voters) were misled, they were lied to, and here we
are,” said Sgt. Jim Unland, President of the San Jose Police Officers’
Association, which has led the charge against the pension reform.
“It’s a total collapse, a total failure.” This ruling deals a serious blow
to Reed’s ballot initiative.
Until next time, stay safe!
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FEDERAL
BENEFITS
LEGISLATIVE
CORNER
CORNER
Federal Update, January 2014
By Shannon Lahey
Legislative Counsel and Advocate
Budget Signed into Law By the
President
State of the Union
Address
C
ongress is scheduled to reconvene on
January 3, 2014. President Barack
Obama will be delivering his fifth
annual State of the Union Address on January 28, 2014. In a
letter officially inviting the President to address a joint session
of Congress, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, John
Boehner, wrote: “In the coming year, Americans expect Washington to focus on their priorities and to look for common ground
in addressing the challenges facing our country. In that spirit, we
welcome an opportunity to hear your ideas, particularly for putting Americans back to work.”
The House and Senate passed H.J. Resolution 59, making
continuous appropriations for Fiscal Year 2014. This resolution,
known as the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, was signed by the
President into law on December 26, 2013.
The Budget Act prevents another federal shutdown for nearly
two years. The law will replace the automatic, across-the-board
spending cuts to domestic Agencies and the Pentagon, known
as the sequester. Approximately $63 billion of funding will be
restored over two years. A projected $85 billion in savings were
achieved through increases in an airport security tax and a fee
on corporations to have pensions guaranteed by the government.
The Budget Act reduces the amount of spending by the federal
government in FY 2014 by about $23 billion. The budget does not
include an extension of unemployment benefits.
The Budget Act did not address the debt ceiling. Congress will
once again need to consider raising the nation’s borrowing limit.
The U.S. Treasury has indicated that this issue must be resolved
by late February or early March to avert a U.S. default.
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FEATURE
The Promotion Process Downfall
Michael McQueeney
Chapter 5 Director
I
have been a
Deputy Sheriff
with this
Department for
almost ten years now.
The sole thing that I
have seen that causes
the most frustration amongst the members
of this Department is the promotion
process, something that I have not yet
participated in.
Once every two years, the morale in this
Department tanks due to the promotion
testing results. I know there is a large
portion of the promotion process that falls
on the individuals’ shoulders, but then
there is this beast called promotabilities. I
believe, after speaking with several hundred
Department members over the last ten
years, this portion of the process needs some
serious overhaul. I have heard this portion
of the process called “likeability” and, in
some part, this is true.
This portion of the process, as it
currently stands, revolves around 30 points.
Ten of these points are “automatic” (well,
not really), depending on the Deputy. Three
of the 10 points have to do with time in the
Department, 3 being the max for 10 or more
years of service. You can also get up to 7
points for education, 7 being the max for a
Master’s Degree. I will address the other 20
points later.
My first point of contention with the
process comes here with the “education”
aspect of this process. Our Department
offers degree incentive pay; I believe
that is a great incentive for people to
continue their education. With the
Degree incentive pay, there is a carrot,
and no stick. By incorporating level of
education into the promotion process, the
Department is punishing those who, for
whatever reason, either can’t or don’t want
to continue their education.
I have a little bit of life experience in
my 43 years. I have served as a leader of
Marines in the Marine Corps and worked
with people from every walk of life. I
have also worked for two different law
enforcement agencies over the last 15
years. In my experience, I have met many
people with and without college degrees. I
have met people from both of those groups
who SHOULD NOT lead others, or even
consider a career in law enforcement.
Having a higher education is a “good
on you” thing, but an education does not
make you more experienced or a better
leader. I think everyone will agree that our
Department needs leaders. We want to be
able to look to our leaders for answers when
we do not have them, and those kinds of
answers do not come from a book, they
come from real world experience.
Based on my experience, the people who
get promoted that don’t have the leadership
abilities necessary to lead people do not get
the respect of their troops. That degrades
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BENEFITS
FEATURE
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the performance of the team as a whole, and
definitely does not allow us to advance and
grow as a team. Our Department continues
to grow daily, and if we continue to push
people up the ranks just because they have
a degree, we will have a well-educated
Department that is lacking real leadership
required to manage the crises we encounter
in our daily endeavors.
The remaining 20 points of the process
are (or at least should be) based on the
performance of the individual being
evaluated against their peers. Every year
members should receive a Performance
Evaluation from their direct supervisor.
This evaluation process has been re-worked
over the last several years, making the
supervisor have to justify each individual
bullet point that they feel the members
“exceeds standards” in. So the onus falls to
the supervisor to “sell” their people for an
exceeds standards evaluation. Now, if the
supervisor has never received an exceeds
standards evaluation and was promoted just
because they have a Master’s Degree, then
it will be more difficult for them to “sell”
their subordinate.
Now, being a simple logical person, you
would imagine that a member who receives
an exceeds standards evaluation report
from their supervisor (that is signed by their
Chief Deputy) would end up somewhere
near the top of these 20 points available to
them based on their performance. However,
based on what I have seen over the past ten
years, this process is very random and has no
rhyme or reason.
For example, during this last promotion
cycle, the County average promotability
for the rank of Corporal was 16 out of 30. I
know of several members who tested from
various stations and bureaus, all having
exceeds standards evaluations for the
past two years or more, that received on
average a score of 15 out of 30 points for
promotabilities. This is proof that this part of
the promotion process is flawed and needs
to be fixed.
We are telling members (and their
supervisors) that no matter how well they
perform, they can still be dumped on
when it comes to promotabilities. Since
the publishing of this last promotion list,
and the following storm of joy and pain
from members, I have done some research
regarding this process. I have found
that the final decision on who gets what
promotability score rests ABOVE the
station level.
I believe that this is another flaw in the
process. Our Department’s leadership has
many things on their plate to begin with, but
being in the “trenches” enough with their
personnel to give them a fair assessment is
asking a lot. I do not believe that there are
many members of this Department who
have been 10-8 with their Chief Deputy or
someone from upper admin for more than a
night in their entire career, let alone within
the past two years.
I have also found during my research,
there is a thought going around that there is
only one member at each station / bureau
deserving of a maximum promotability
score. I feel that this is a little ridiculous as
well. I have worked at many of the stations
in this Department and seen the various
performance levels of my fellow members.
We have many outstanding members on this
Department and they deserve recognition
for their efforts.
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Issue 1, 2014
BLUE LIGHT CEREMONIES
Blue Light Ceremonies
Remember Those We’ve Lost
By Tom Pigeon
Contributing Writer
BLUE LIGHT RIVERSIDE
E
ach year in December as Christmas
lights go up, some blue lights are lit
as well. The law enforcement community gathers to remember fallen officers
during the “Blue Light” Ceremonies, a special time for both families and colleagues.
With Sheriff Stan Sniff and local
dignitaries in attendance, this year Blue
Light events were held Dec. 8 at the Palm
Desert Station and Dec. 16 at the County
Administrative Center in Riverside.
Similar ceremonies were held across
the country, each honoring the memories
of law enforcement officers who were
killed in the line of duty.
The Blue light Awareness Program
was begun by Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) to enhance public awareness of law-enforcement deaths across
the country. During the holiday season
fallen heroes are honored by displaying
blue lights in windows and blue ribbons
on car antennas.
At the Palm Desert ceremony,
Sheriff Sniff talked about the bravery
of those who gave their lives in service
to their communities. Patricia Lee, wife
of Deputy Bruce Lee who was killed in
LaQuinta in 2003, spoke, thanking the
department for holding the memorial.
Buildings at both locations in Riveside
County were adorned with blue lights for
the evening ceremonies. The names of
officers who lost their lives in the line
of duty dating back to the beginning of
the county are read and remembered
at the ceremonies. Familiy members in
attendance were presented with flowers
in memory of their lost loved ones.
Since 1895, Riverside County has lost
61 peace officers.
Photos by Lauren Hampton
RSA President Robert Masson (left) with Pechanga Tribal Rangers Terina Ramirez, Cheyne Nicot and
Richard Strehl.
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BLUE LIGHT CEREMONIES
BLUE LIGHT PALM DESERT
The names of Riverside County’s fallen peace officers are read at the Blue
Light Ceremonies.
Sheriff Stan Sniff speaks at the Palm Desert ceremony.
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BENEFITS
RSA CHARITIES
CORNER
Visit us at the RSA office
or online at www.rcdsa.org and click on “Deputy Depot”
DEPOT DEALS
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Office. For special orders, please contact
Maryann Barbaro via email at [email protected].
Ordering for the Deputy Depot is done on the first
and third weeks of the month
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2011 March of Dimes Sheriff Tees - 2 for $5!
2010 Law Ride Tees - $5
Sheriff Picnic Tees (2009, ‘10, ‘11) - $5
Men’s & Women’s Sizes Available
CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS
S
Merry Christmas From The
Members Of The RSA
anta Claus doesn’t always travel
around in a sleigh, sometimes
he uses a patrol car. Each year,
members of the RSA bring cheer to local
households facing tough times by distributing grocery and retail gift cards.
RSA Director’s are given the gift cards
and choose a family in need. The household chosen is often picked by a member
who has met them in their daily duties.
From the happy expressions of the parents
and children of these families, this bit of
good cheer goes a long way to making the
season brighter.
CHAPTER 19
Chapter 19 presented a Target card
to Betina Wilcots and her family.
Betina is the sister-in-law of DPO
Okeese Wilcots. Sadly, her husband
Thalleaus “Coco” Wilcots was
recently killed in a car accident,
leaving behind a wife and three
children. The Stater Bros. cards
went to DPO Chris Jones and his
family. Chris is off work due to a
family illness.
CHAPTER 13
On December
10, 2013, my staff
and I presented
the gift cards to
Felicia Gonzales
and her son Christopher. Felicia
has experienced
a traumatic 2013,
and has faced
these challenges
with courage and
maintaining her
family values,
caring for her
four-year-old
son Christopher.
Without going into great detail of the tragic events, she first was faced with
the death of her significant other, and at the same time was pregnant with
their baby (girl). On Nov. 27, Felicia delivered the baby, and less than an hour
after the delivery, her baby passed away. With my condolences to her and
her family it is our greatest privilege to give her gift cards for the holidays to
hopefully help her through this time. We hope the gifts will bring some joy to
Christopher and Felicia.
Director Dave Nelson
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Chapter 4 received assistance
from the Mead Valley
Elementary School principal
Anu Menon, who helped find a
family in need.
Mead Valley Elementary School
Principal Anu Menon, RSA Chapter 4
Director Martineau Belgarde with the
gift card recipients.
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BENEFITSGIFT
CORNER
CARDS
CHAPTER 6
Deputy DiMaggio (center) with Monique and her son Lynn. Monique was the recipient of a Christmas Grant gift card. Chapter 6 Director
Alicia Lopez, who supplied us with the photos, said “they were very happy to receive” the gift.
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A
n RSA-sponsored charity, the Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation dedicates its efforts to making children
happier. Throughout the year, DCMF makes wishes
come true for critically ill children. During the holidays, they also
help deliver good cheer. On Dec. 20 and 21, DCMF along with
members of the RSA, paid visits to the children at Childhelp
Merv Griffin Village, and families in San Jacinto and Jurupa Valley. The visits entailed delivering presents and toys and bringing
smiles.
Childhelp Merv Griffin Village has been dedicated to the
24-hour-a-day treatment of severely abused, neglected, and
at-risk children since 1978. Committed to creating a genuine
community environment, the Village houses as many as 84
children ranging in age from 6 to 15 years old.
In-N-Out Burger served food at Childhelp while Mr. and Mrs.
Claus were chauffeured in a fire truck from the Beaumont Fire
Department. Deputies brought gifts and helped hand them out,
along with DCMF Executive Director Corky Bell, his staff and
RSA President Robert Masson.
DCMF and crew mobilized on Dec. 21 visiting households in
San Jacinto and Jurupa Valley, once again with Cal Fire trucks
giving Santa and Mrs. Claus a lift. Sheriff Stan Sniff joined deputies and the RSA in making deliveries.
RSA President Robert Masson (left) and Chapter 13 Director David Nelson
(right) helping deliver gifts on Dec. 21.
At Merv Griffin Village, children gather for food and presents.
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DEBBIE CHISHOLM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
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MILITARY CORNER
Benefits For Veterans,
Reservists And Guardsmen
By Robert Simmons
Contributing Writer
O
ver the
past
couple
of months I have
been getting several questions
from deputies requesting I elaborate more on department
policy regarding the use of “Military
Leave” for Reserve Duty that I discussed
in my October and November articles.
As usual, in my articles, I try to hit the
highlights of pertinent areas and give
references to where I received my information so each individual can research
deeper as their needs develop. But, I
am always willing to research subjects
deeper, as the needs arise.
Can Military Leave be used for
Extended Drill Weekends?
One such issue is whether or not
Military Leave can be used for drill weekends when Reservists are required to
serve an extended period for a weekend
drill. By definition, an Extended Drill is
when a Reservist is required by the commander to report for extra days, either
on the days before or after, a regularly
scheduled drill weekend. In most cases,
this is going to be done on Active Duty
orders; however, many units are trying
to make up for lost time due to the
recent sequestration by Congress. Keep
in mind that Reservists and Guardsmen
are generally required to fulfill the same
training requirements in one weekend
that traditional Active Duty members
have a whole month to complete. This
leads to the fact a Reservist basically has
24 days within a year to complete 365
days’ worth of training. When a weekend
is lost within that timeframe, it is difficult
to make it up sometimes.
Many Reserve units are currently allowing their members to reschedule drill
weekends lost during the sequestration
period; however, others are requiring
there members to perform “extended”
drills. At March Air Reserve Base, our
wing commander instructed squadron
commanders to allow a “liberal” policy
for any drill periods we were shut down
during the sequestration period. This
meant we were allowed to either reschedule the October drill weekend (and even
split the days up) or have it excused.
Most individuals, like myself, chose to
split it up and come in the Friday before
the next couple drill weekends. Because
we were using drill time, we were not
put on orders since the funding came
out of a separate pot. This caused an
issue for some members because they had
provided a calendar of drill weekends to
their employers at the beginning of the
fiscal year, which begins October 1st.
When orders are not available, commanders can provide a letter stating a
member is “required” to perform military
duty.
In other cases, units will sometimes
conduct “block training” to either
perform mission testing or extended
training to cover large blocks of training.
Usually, the units will cancel one of the
yearly drills and add it to another drill
weekend to create an extended four-day
drill. Extended drills are where members
tend to get the most friction from their
employers who are used to requiring
“orders” for the duty they will perform.
This appears to have been the case for
several members I spoke to recently who
were told they had to use their personal
accrued leave time to make up for lost
time with our department. Because of
this, I went back and delved into the
policy to verify what I explained to them
about being able to use Military Leave for
the “extended” portion of the drill.
According to the County of Riverside
Human Resource Procedural Guideline,
dated October 30, 2001, “If an extended
weekend drill includes Thursday, Friday,
and/or Monday, the Reservist should be
allowed to count the extra days, other
than Saturday and Sunday, as part of the
30 calendar days he/she may be allowed
paid leave, if otherwise entitled to paid
leave.” This means the extended period,
other than the normally scheduled drill
weekend, can be counted toward the
30 days (176 paid hours) allowed for
Military Leave use. However, there is
the issue of orders that will come up,
because payroll wants “orders” attached
to a 344. As discussed in my previous
articles, and is mentioned in the same
Procedural Guideline, as well as the law
under USERRA, a letter from the unit
(usually from the commander) will suffice
in lieu of orders and can be attached to
the 344 or provided to a supervisor as
proof of duty requirement. In fact, under
the same guidelines, an employer cannot
demand “orders” for periods served less
than 30 days. In these cases, the abovementioned documentation from the
member’s unit will suffice.
Resources
County of Riverside Human Resource
Procedural Guideline, dated October 30,
2001
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/
justicelawlegislation/a/userra.htm
http://www.dol.gov/vets/regs/fedreg/
final/2005023961.htm
http://www.rcdsa.org/PSU%20MOU%20
SIGNED%203-9-12.pdf
Corporal Simmons is currently assigned to
Court Services West. He is an Army veteran
and currently serves as a Major in the Air
Force Reserve. His email is rls452asts@
gmail.com if you have any military/veteran
related questions or issues you would like researched.
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BENEFITS
FEATURE
CORNER
Crime Dropping In
Sheriff’s Areas In 2013
FBI Violent Crime Down 20% in
Unincorporated Areas in the First Ten Months
From The Riverside Sheriff’s Department
Press Release, Dec. 24, 2013
T
he Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has released preliminary
FBI Part I crime statistics for 2013
indicating a reduction in reported crimes
for the period where crime data is currently
known, January through October, as compared to that same period of time in 2012.
The trend in crime data indicates sharp
drops in reported violent crime in the Sheriff’s areas of Riverside County, and smaller
drops in overall property crime as well.
Although homicides were up sharply,
along with an increase in the preliminary
numbers of forcible rapes reported to the
Sheriff, the FBI violent crime numbers
(homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated
assaults) were down by 16% across all
of the Sheriff’s areas, but down 20% in
the Sheriff’s unincorporated areas alone
(down from 721 to 575 reported violent
crimes). Robberies were down by over 12%,
aggravated assaults down by over 20%, and
burglaries down by over 9% in the Sheriff’s
areas of responsibility throughout Riverside
County.
The Sheriff’s Department serves as the
contract policing agency partner with 17 of
Riverside County’s 28 cities and serves the
unincorporated areas of Riverside County
for criminal investigations. Altogether, the
Sheriff is responsible for policing nearly 1.4
million residents of the County’s population
of nearly 2.3 million.
The Sheriff’s contract policing service
provides each of its 17 community partners
with a flexible menu of services and each
city is able to control its police staffing
levels along with their unique focus for
their own community. The Sheriff’s local
commanders serve as city police chiefs for
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each city manager and are just as responsive
as any other city department head. This
responsiveness encourages considerable
initiative and creativity in dealing with the
local threats and opportunities in dealing
with local crime challenges in each of those
cities.
Sheriff Stan Sniff cautioned that this
information is for only the first 10 months
of 2013, but that the data trend was very
encouraging as the Sheriff’s Department
impacts the majority of the County’s
overall population. He attributed the
downward trend in crime numbers to slow
but steady increases in patrol staffing in
the unincorporated areas of the County
funded by the Board of Supervisors that
commenced in late 2012. Additionally, the
Sheriff and local police chiefs maintain
close coordination and teamwork in using
regional teams, task forces, and multi-
disciplinary approaches in confronting our
crime problems and the impacts of AB 109
Realignment.
The county’s senior law enforcement
leadership meets bimonthly to assess and
discuss emerging issues and trends, to share
resources and information rapidly, and to
minimize adverse impact to our already
severely overcrowded jails in Riverside
County.
In addition, the Sheriff’s jail leadership
has been on the cutting-edge in working
closely with the District Attorney’s Office,
the Probation Department and other jail
systems statewide in developing both assessment tools and training programs to address
inmate recidivism. Sheriff Sniff underscored
that the fielding of advanced technology
has been pre-eminent locally in getting the
right tools into the hands of frontline deputies and police officers countywide through
the CAL-ID Program, including Live Scan,
Mobile ID, and emerging Biometic tools
like Iris scan and facial recognition.
The Sheriff’s Department cautions that
the crime data is preliminary as submitted
to the FBI, and still lacks data for November and December 2013.
LEGAL CORNER
2014 Legislative Update
By Michael P.Stone, Esq.
T
he year of
2013 was big
for the rights
of workers in California. Led by Governor
Jerry Brown and a
Democratic supermajority in the state
Legislature, California this year passed
groundbreaking laws that led the country on
workers’ rights. But 2014 is going to be even
better -- that’s when the laws start going
into effect. Take a look at a few of California’s laws from this past year below.
Senate Bill 496 (Expansion of Whistleblower Retaliation Protections)
The governor signed SB 496 into law.
SB 496 adds provisions to two whistleblower
laws.
Current Labor Code section 1102.5(a),
(b) prohibits actions to prevent employees
from reporting violations of law to a government agency, and prohibits retaliation
against employees who have made such
external reports. In addition, case law holds
that an employee whose duties include
disclosure of legal compliance information
is not a “whistleblower.” SB 496 expands
the protections of Labor Code section
1102.5(a), (b) to internal whistleblowers. It
also legislatively overturns case law exempting employees who have legal compliance
duties.
The existing California Whistleblower
Protection Act prohibits retaliation against
a state employee for making a protected
disclosure relating to an improper governmental activity. An employee who claims
violation of the Act may seek remedies
with the State Personnel Board or in a civil
action. SB 496 makes the procedure for
seeking remedies easier. It provides that
when an employee brings a complaint to the
State Personnel Board regarding an alleged
violation of the California Whistleblower
Protection Act which is consolidated with
another matter (such as a disciplinary
appeal, for example), the State Personnel
Board must render a decision within six
months. SB 496 also clarifies that a civil
action under the California Whistleblower
Protection Act is exempt from the administrative claims presentation requirements of
the Government Claims Act.
Senate Bill 292 (Sexual Desire Not
Necessary to Prove Sexual Harassment)
The California Department of Fair
Employment and Housing (DFEH) defines
sexual harassment to include: unwanted
sexual advances; offering employment
benefits in exchange for sexual favors; actual
or threatened retaliation; leering; making
sexual gestures; or displaying sexually
suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons,
or posters; making or using derogatory
comments, epithets, slurs, or jokes; sexual
comments including graphic comments
about an individual’s body; sexually degrading words used to describe an individual;
or suggestive or obscene letters, notes, or
invitations; physical touching or assault, as
well as impeding or blocking movements;
requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual
advances or physical or verbal conduct of a
sexual nature.
SB 292, amends the current sexual
harassment law to encompass all types of
sexual harassment, same-sex as well as
opposite-sex. Sexual harassment is now
defined as an activity that violates another
person sexually, regardless of the sexual desire or orientation of the harasser. (Cal. Gov.
Code § 12940, amended at section (a)(3)
(C).) Before SB 292, the harasser’s conduct
needed to be motivated by sexual desire.
SB 292 further expanded the definition
of “harassment because of sex” to include
threats of sexual violence and specify that
an act is sexual harassment regardless of the
sexual orientation, sexual desire, or intent of
the harasser.
Assembly Bill 537 (Meyers-MiliasBrown Act: Impasse Procedures)
AB 537 deletes language in the Government Code that requires a Memorandum of
Understanding to be presented for approval
to the governing body after agreed upon
by the representatives and ratified by the
employee organization. AB 537 also adds
language to the MMBA that would require
the governing body to either accept or
reject any tentative agreement within thirty
days of it being first considered at a public
meeting.
AB 537 also adds a new section to the
Government Code which requires arbitrators to decide questions of arbitrability,
as opposed to a Superior Court making a
determination whether to compel a matter
to arbitration. The proposed law specifies
that arbitrators will determine if an arbitration claim is untimely and will also evaluate
all procedural defenses, including procedural
prerequisites for arbitration.
Assembly Bill 373 (Amendment to
Public Employees’ Long-Term Care Act)
The Public Employees’ Long-Term
Care Act currently requires the Board of
Administration of the Public Employees’
Retirement System to contract with carriers
offering long-term care insurance plans
for eligible employees (and their spouses,
parents, siblings, and spouses’ parents).
AB 373 provides that domestic partners
and adult children are now eligible to enroll
in long-term care plans offered under the
Public Employees’ Long-Term Care Act. AB
373 specifies that eligibility to enroll in these
plans is subject to limitations of federal law.
The bill would authorize the board to expand eligibility for these plans to all classes
of persons who meet relevant requirements
under the act and federal law.
Senate Bill 220 (California Public
Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013)
The governor signed SB 220 into law.
The Public Employees’ Retirement Law
(PERL) establishes the Public Employees’
Retirement System (PERS) for the purpose
of providing pension benefits to specified
public employees. Existing law requires that
these systems be administered by the Board
of Administration of PERS.
SB 220 requires the Board of Administration of PERS to administer retirement
systems in conformance with PEPRA as if
the provisions of the act were contained
in the provisions governing those systems.
See LEGAL on page 25
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CHAPLAIN’S
BENEFITS CORNER
CORNER
Where Is Moses?
Harley Broviak
Chaplain
P
haraoh was
approached
by Moses
(an adopted child of
Pharaoh’s mother)
and beseeched him
to let the children
of Israel, who were bonded in slavery, to
return to Israel.
Pharaoh refused Moses seven times and
seven great plagues resulted in Egypt. The
last one was of the death of each first born
male child of each of the families. This
was the turning point, and upon the death
of the Pharaoh’s young son, he angrily
complied with Moses’ request to let them
go. The Israelites were “passed over” by
God’s Angel of Death, who was charged
with the mission to take all first-born sons.
The Israelis were instructed to take lamb’s
blood and brush it on the door posts of
their living quarters. Hence, seeing the
blood, the Angel of Death passed over the
Israeli male children; none of them died!
The exodus was what they called their
departure. Moses was “God’s man of the
Legal
Continued from page 24
SB 200 provides that if the board
determines that there is a conflict
between the provisions of PEPRA and
respective provisions of those systems,
the provisions of PEPRA control. The
bill would make various changes in
PERL to conform with the requirements of PEPRA. SB 220 prescribes
requirements for the calculation of the
retirement allowance of members with
service in different retirement systems,
at least one of which is subject to
PEPRA, with different minimum retirement ages, when the member retires
before 52 years of age, as specified.
Happy New Year!
Stay safe!
Issue 1, 2014
mission.” He led his people across the Red
Sea into the desert. They were a persecuted, tortured and enslaved people. God
needed a leader to accomplish this work.
Moses was raised in the Pharaoh’s house
and knew the parameters. His mission
was to free God’s people from bondage.
There seems to be a parallel in our current
political society. People are crying out to
be relieved of the burden imposed on us
all by a corrupt and uncaring bureaucracy.
There is a lot of pain in each of our lives.
We have elected leaders who should be
representing the will of the electorate, but
the leaders only seem to want to insure
re-election! Little by little the people have
seen freedoms eroded away under the
guise of politicians’ promises to do “good
things” for their constituents. Each “good
thing” has been a strong rope that binds
tightly the poor populace.
Everything that used to be a freedom
is now viewed as unneeded intervention
by Government. People are complaining,
“Please Uncle Sam, let me do it my way!”
Organization is not bad in itself, as any
structure in our lives has great benefits.
But when you are second-guessed and
told what, when and how to live your life,
how to raise your family and all of the
other myriad intrusions by “gummint” the
thinking, self-motivating person is going
to say “shut up!” More and more people
are college educated. When we have been
taught to plan, and to perform in our best
interest, do we need a political “slave
master,” “politico” to supersede in our
divinely ordained self-determination and
ordination? I think not!
As we become more and more
dependent and entitled, let us remember
that any government big enough to give us
everything we “want” is also big enough to
take everything we earn and have!
There is so much conspiracy, duplicity,
prevarication, half truths and outright
lies. Mayors sexually assault and batter
dozens of female workers (are they slaves
to a lusty system?). They smoke pot, crack
and lie about it! They hurtle themselves
into physical battle with opponents and
constituents and then tearfully “confess,”
promising to “do better” and many times
get re-elected! What’s wrong with people?
Are we so “entitled” by “gummint” gifts
that we forget that integrity and ethical
values still have lasting and enduring
value? That lies and duplicity constantly
change to fit the political climate…and
the needs of political intrigue!
Now we need a person to come forth
to bring out the best in our Country. I
was talking to a political writer last week
and asked him that question, “Where is
our Moses?” He bristled and said, “Don’t
look at me! I don’t like the arena! People
get hurt there!” I said, “Tom, it takes one
with gumption, guts and faith to face the
tyrants. Think of David and Goliath! An
unlikely duo in a match to the death. But
little David, with his courage, judgment
and bravado met the giant’s challenge,
slew him with a sling-dispatched stone
to the forehead and then took the huge
sword, cut off the giant’s head and held it
aloft as the huge Philistine army melted
away.”
To the courageous, to the devoted, to
the consecrated, goes the victory. But one
has to be willing to take insurmountable
odds and step out of the timid and afraid
ranks and rabble and confront! It is best if
one has strong faith in God and his purpose
to win the day!
So we can ask “Where is OUR Moses?”
Who is in the crowd of oppressed, ravaged
and abused men and women in our Country
to step out with little more than selfgenerated courage, faith in the Lord, belief
in the cause of justice and right and trust
that you can win! The coward dies many
times, the brave warrior dies but once! Isn’t
it better to fulfill God’s purpose in our life
by doing something enduring, meaningful
and courageous than to be reticent, afraid
and non-confronting slaves to outrageous
rule by tyrants?
So dear ones, my question is: If our
Country is to survive: “WHERE IS OUR
MOSES?” (Could that be you, dear reader?)
Remember God loves you and so do I.
Chaplain Broviak.
Available 24-7: 949-697-9110 (c)
951-232-3837 (c)
949-723-1362 (h)
MEMBER SERVICE REFERRALS
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Current member referral services available
ANIMALS
C. W. Feed
Horse care products, hay, feed and
pet products. 5% LE discount.
7070 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 944-9427
Kristy’s TLC Animal Care
Professional Pet Sitting
ALL Types of Animals. Dog walking,
and more.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured!
Serving Riverside, Corona, Norco,
and Moreno Valley.
FREE 30 minute consultation. 20
percent off first service (new clients
only).
Contact Kristy at (951) 532-1036
www.kristysanimalcare.com
On A Wing And A Prayer
We offer a wide variety of hand fed/
raised companion birds including
but not limited to cockatiels,
lovebirds, parrotlets, linolated
parakeets, american parakeets, &
english budgies. We also offer some
cages and supplies.
Menifee
(951) 928-0307
www.OnAWingAnAPrayer.com
AUTOMOTIVE
Hilltop Automotive & Performance
Gary Pemberton
39625 Entreprenuer Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1155
CANDLES AND ACCESSORIES
Gold Canyon Candle, Inland Empire
Candles, Body, Home
Fundraisers, home/catalog, parties and
individual orders.
(951) 237-9165
mygc.com/susannewman
Gold Canyon Candle, Indio
Candles, accessories, personal care
products, individual orders and parties.
(760) 899-4021
Gold Canyon Candle Demonstrator,
desert area
Scented candles, skin care, eco-friendly
cleaners. Individual, party or online
orders.
(760) 409-6514
www.mygc.com/solstice/
[email protected]
Scentsy Candles
The safe, wickless alternative to scented
candles! Decorative ceramic warmers
designed to melt scented wax with the
heat of a light bulb instead of a traditional
wick and flame.
www.livelifewickless.scentsy.us
951-634-4179
[email protected]
Scentsy Candles
Kylleen Wallace-Coogan, Independent
Consultant
(760) 987-5133
[email protected]
kylleen.scensty.us
CEMETERY HEADSTONES
Cemetery Headstones
and Religious Articles
Hablamos Español
45-720 Smurr St., Indio
(760) 863-1234
[email protected]
CLEANING SERVICES
Home and Office Cleaning
Houses, condos, offices, move ins/outs.
Call for a free estimate.
Licence 032209.
(951) 217-9661 or (909) 240-4974
officeandhomecleaningservice.com
Norwex Independent Consultant
Save time, money, your health &
the environment with Norwex
Products! Reduce the use of
chemicals in personal care and
cleaning! Contact me for more info,
to book a party or join my team.
www.jessicasalazar.norwex.biz
Jessica Salazar 909.831.4192
[email protected]
Check out my page on Facebook:
Jessica Salazar- Norwex Independent
Consultant
Regina’s Cleaning Services
Lic. No. 0220100
Professional home and office cleaning.
Call for a free estimate.
We cover Redlands, Loma Linda,
Highland, San Bernardino, Mentone,
Moreno Valley, Yucaipa and the San
Gorgonio Pass area.
(909) 904-6276
[email protected]
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
Grace Adele
Grace Adele is a Scentsy Brand
featuring a full line of hand bags and
accessories that allows women the
unique opportunity to buy a complete
line of accessories organized by color
and designed to work together.
www.livelifegracefully.graceadele.us
951-634-4179
[email protected]
Vlow’s Shabby Chic & Antique’s
Owner: Veronica Perez
[email protected]
Facebook at Veronica Perez or
vlowsshabbychic & on Craigslist
Office: (760) 244-4669
Cell: (626) 483-9078
Western Electrical
Terry Lingo
Licensed and bonded
New home construction, remodels,
panel, upgrades, ceiling fan installations,
etc.
(951) 707-6976
PO Box 1521
Yucaipa, CA 92399
EMBROIDERY
Up In Stitches
Mark Swartz
Embroidery and shirt screen printing
service.
Riverside
(951) 653-9157
[email protected]
FIREARM REPAIR
COSMETICS
Avon Representative
www.youravon.com/jmata
(951) 392-6488
Mary Kay Beauty Cosmetics
Independant Beauty Consultant
Anna Flores
Cell: (951)310-9763
www.marykay.com/anna.flores
[email protected]
Ultimate Body Applicator
Want a firmer, tighter, toner body
in 45 minutes? With the Ultimate
Body Applicator you can achieve
results. For both men & women.
Host a party, try one for free! Also
seeking distributors for this growing
company.
Eddie (760) 992-6602
or Alma (760) 238-2190.
ewraps.myitworks.com
EDUCATION
Excel Tutoring
Experienced tutor for math, English,
chemistry and biology. Worried about
your childrens’ learning skills or grades?
Help is here to assist in their success. All
grade levels.
(909) 553-1393
Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Training
Motorcycle rider skills training.
www.stayshinysideup.com
(951) 265-7908
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
ACJ Electrical Plus
Home Repairs
Riverside
Contact Carolyn Avalos
(951) 315-6819
The Glock Doc, Inc.
Repairs & Maintenance of Sig Sauer,
Glock, S&W M&P, Springfield XD,
Berreta, Ruger LCP and Kimber
1911’s pistols; Remington 870
Shotguns; AR-15 Assault Rifles and
many more. Contact Dave Street, Retired RSO
951-675-3532
[email protected]
www.theglockdoc.com
GARAGE DOORS
Garage Doors
Garage doors, and operators. All
types and brands. Service, repairs,
broken springs, remotes, and
insullation kits. New doors from
ordinary to custom design.
Call Bryan @ (951)-538-8079.
e-mail to [email protected]
HAIR, NAIL & SKIN CARE
Studio B
Hair and nail salon
Murrieta
Bethany Hernandez
(951) 757-0638
Nerium International
The clinically proven anit-aging skin
cream.
Jeannie Shaddy, Nerium Brand Partner
Direct: (951) 536-4756
jeannieshaddy.nerium.com
Tortuga Day Spa
Misuk Baker
Hair Color, Cut, Style, Skin Care,
Reflexology, and Massage therapy.
L’Oreal Professional, and Nioxin
products.
(909) 382-1158 or (909) 792-7700
2079 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands,
92374
HEALTH AND FITNESS
At Peace Yoga in the Park
Private Yoga session/ will travel.
Certified 200 hr Registered Yoga
Teacher. First session 50% off.
[email protected]
(951) 392-6488
BrickHouse Mulitsport
Swim, Bike or Run; we’ve got you
covered like a BrickHouse.
10% for all RSA Members in store
and online
www.pdbrickhouse.com
760-341-1065 Shop
74854 Velie Way, Suite 8
Palm Desert, 92260
Cell Ready Health
With this miracle super food I was
able to get off my prescription
meds (15 years on meds for high
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prevent and treat over 300 diseases.
It has been shown to have a positive
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the Nutrition it Needs to Perform
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For more info call:
Independent Distributor Rory &
Carmilla Wendell, 951-965-6385.
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CTD CrossFit
35% off for Law Enforcement/Fire/
Military
1654 Illinois Ave Unit 19 & 20
Perris, CA. 92570
Off Ethanac and the 215 Freeway,
behind
Langston Motorsports
www.ctdcrossfit.com
(951) 813-9512
Healthy Aloha
Independent Promoter of ViSalus
Sciences. The #1 health platform in
the world today.
Americans have dropped more that
17 million pounds over the last three
years. I personally have dropped 45
pounds and have taken my uniform
pants down from a size 44 to a 36.
For more info call:
Seth Kuoha, 951-219-3789
or visit HealthyAloha.com
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MEMBER
BENEFITS
SERVICE
CORNER
REFERRALS
Current member referral services available
My Gym Redlands
Children’s fitness center. Fitness classes
for children 6 weeks to 13 years old.
(909) 307-3929
www.mygym.com
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Have you been hearing about this CRAZY
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Mindy Aldrich 760-578-3549
Have Facebook? Check out my page:
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Team Quest San Jacinto
Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness Center
We offer a 15% discount to law
enforcement and military.
(951) 487-2700
1075 Enterprise Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92582
[email protected]
www.teamquestsj.com
www.facebook.com/SJ.MMA
HOME REPAIR & REMODEL
JRG Construction Inc
Home remodels, drywall repair, painting, new residential construction,
commercial construction, tenant
improvements, etc.
License #878686
www.jrgconstructionco.com
Phone: (951) 660-5856
Fax: (951) 780-0217
Tri-Point Construction
Honey-Do Handyman Services
“We’ll handle the list”
Small to Medium Home Repairs and Remodeling including Electrical, Plumbing,
New Drywall and Drywall Repair, Painting
interior and outside. 17 years experience.
CA Contractors License #B835094
Jason Kurth, (909) 567-6099
HORSE TRAINING
Step Right Ranch
Horse layup and boarding.
Hemet
(951) 766-0780
ID TAGS
Hemet ID Tags
Pet, Child, Medical, Adult ID tags
Manufactures and distributes collars,
leashes, harnesses and pet ID tags, child
and adult ID tags, medical bracelets and
G.I. ID Dog Tags.
(951) 652-3224
www.hemetidtags.com
763 Sonrisa Street, Hemet, 92543
IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION
Identity Theft Protection
and Restoration Service
$12.95/month
Marisa Miller: (951) 201-0959
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INTERNET SERVICES
NetVet Web Design - Riverside
David Correa
Websites, Graphics, SEO
www.netvet.us
[email protected]
(951) 234-7891
JEWELRY
Origami Owl
“Every Locket tells a story, whats’
YOURS?”
AmandaGreene.OrigamiOwl.com
www.Facebook.com/
OrigamiOwlAmandaGreene
Amanda Greene, Independent Designer
[email protected]
909-838-3375
LANDSCAPING
California Garden Landscaping
From landscaping design to weekly
upkeep.
Serving the Inland Empire
(951) 965-3182
LEGAL SERVICES
Dianna Carter Attorney
Former Chief Deputy District Attorney
Now Specializing in Family Law
(760) 568-6264
Wenhawk Court Services
Private Investigations.
Process Serving & Debt Collection.
Rory Wendell
WenhawkCourtServices.com
(951) 965-6385
P.O. Box 1097, Yucaipa CA 92399
MUSIC
The Music Man
Guitar tutoring.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced
levels. Classic and contemporary rock
styles.
(909) 553-1393
Thunder Heart Band
Music for all occasions
Pete Kurylowicz, Jr
(951) 970-9998
NOTARY SERVICES
Angi Morrow Notary Public
Available 24-7, mobile notary and courier
service. Over 15 years experience in loan
documents, notary and escrow.
(909) 731-4531
David Telles
24-Hour Mobile
Se Habla Espanol
50% Military discount
Retired RSO deputy and USAF
[email protected]
951-378-7159
Exclusive Mobile Notary
Serving the Coachella Valley and Inland
Empire
24/7 Mobile Notary Service
(760) 601-0401 - Coachella Valley
(951) 966-0966 - Inland Empire
www.ExclusiveMobileNotary.com
Mobile Notary
Notary service.
(951) 237-9165
Notary Services
Corinne Johnson
(951) 961-9807 or (951) 849-7357
Sign Here
Mobile notary service
Michelle (909) 213-3771
PAINTING
O’s Painting
Painting service.
San Jacinto
Omar Rodriguez: (909) 553-7759
Perfection Painting
Quality interior and exterior protective
coatings. Fully licensed and insured.
Lead Safe Certified Firm. License #
974374. Accepts Visa, Master, and
Discover Credit cards.
951-500-6622
www.perfectionpaintingsocal.com
Triple S Painting
Servicing the Riverside area since 2002,
Triple S Painting prides itself on complete
customer satisfaction. For all of your paint
and drywall needs, look no further than
Triple S Painting.
Ca. License # 958046
Phillip Sanchez
951-836-6594
[email protected]
PATIO COVERS
Don Anderson
Aluminum or wood, solid or lattice
covers. Special rates available.
(951) 212-0903
PHOTOGRAPHY
A One 24 Studio
Specializing in wedding photography.
We offer a mixture of modern and
classic styled photography.
Call for details on RSA member
discounts.
www.a124studio.com
Lisandro Rivera - (310) 629-5575
B.I.G Photography
Serving the Inland Empire with
Weddings, Maternity, Children and
Family portraits
www.photosbybig.blogspot.com
[email protected]
Heaven Sent Photography
Focusing on maternity and newborns,
families, engagement. Please call or
email me for a sitting fee and your
choice of your home or park. Call me
to make an appointment.
Taffi Pratt: (951) 200-1748
web.me.com/kirtgan/
HeavenSentPhotography/Welcome.
html
Ron McGowan Photography
Specializing in Wedding/Event
photography and Promotional/Family/
Senior portraits.
10%-20% discount on services for
all RSA current and retired members.
Other discount packages are also
available.
ronmcgowanphotography.com
(951) 712-0115
REAL ESTATE
Abajian, Chuck, Realtor
Success Real Estate,
Special member rates
www.successrealestate.biz
(909)338-8477or (909)518-0389
Cameron Real Estate Inc.
“When Experience Counts”
Serving Riverside, San Bernardino,
Orange and San Diego Counties.
If your thinking of Buying or Selling, Call
today for a Free no Pressure Consultation
Randy Cameron
951-326-4606
[email protected]
First Team Real Estate
Dee Messing, top producer for 20042008. Buying and selling realestate.
(951) 551-2499
www.deemessing.com
Hilltop Realty
“A Mountain Tradition”
Chris Davis (RSO Ret.)
DRE #01910563
Selling cabins to ranches in the Idyllwild
and Mountain Center areas.
(951) 282-0918
[email protected]
McLellan Properties at Keller Williams
Realty
Specializing in investment property for the
law enforcement community
Andrea McLellan: (951) 805-7178
140 E. Stetson, Hemet, CA 92543
[email protected]
Premier Realty Associates
Dom Schreiber (Deputy), realtor
DRE: 01798543
(951) 265-7908
Fax: (951) 801-7909
Email: [email protected]
Realty World-Main Street
Buying, selling, loans, refis and
consultations.
Corona
Roy Stewart
(951) 751-4777
[email protected]
Tarbell Realtors, Susan Newman
Realtor
Buying and selling residential and
investment real estate.
(951) 237-9165
www.susannewman.com
WSR Real Estate Sales and
Management
Adel “Otto” Salem, RSO Retired
Real Estate Sales Agent Lic# 01724478
6117 Brockton Ave. #203
Riverside, 92506
(951) 897-7090
SCREEN PRINTING
4 Just Me Designs
Custom screen printing. Complete
artwork and graphic design services.
Direct to garment.
Riverside
P. Kipp
(909) 238-3445
Up In Stitches
Embroidery and shirt screen printing
service.
Riverside
Mark Swartz
(951) 653-9157
[email protected]
SELF IMPROVEMENT
Help with Alcohol Issues
Join us once a week for lunch in the
Coachella Valley area. Meeting for
past and present law enforcement
personnel.
For information call: Russ F
(760) 902-8120 or Ron W (760)
399-0771.
TATTOO
Madhatter II
Tattoo and body piercing
(760) 779-5520
TAX SERVICES
Zippy Income Tax
Lowest price in town. Tax preparation.
Free online filing (1040 EZ). Online
application.
6427 Mesquite, 29 Palms, CA 92277
zippyincometax.com
(760) 401-3017
or fax (760) 362-1307
TRAVEL & VACATION
Kelvin LeGeyt
Certified Travel Agent. We book flights,
cruises, hotels and vacations for
individuals and groups.
www.runawaydreamholidays.com
(951) 247-5091
Want to get out of town?
Vacation in 4-5 star resorts at 1-2 star
pricing without ownership or maintenance
fees. We offer membership travel prices
at up to 50% off!
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In Remembrance
“Greater love hath no one than this, that they lay down their life for their friends.” — JOHN 15:13
Frank Hamilton
April 9, 1895
Edward Michael Schrader
July 11, 1974
James W. Lehmann, Jr.
January 5, 1997
Preston Van Buren Swanguen
December 24, 1907
James Bernard Evans
May 9, 1980
Eric Andrew Thach
October 8, 1999
Henry Fredrick Nelson
September 22, 1921
Dirk Alan Leonardson
October 4, 1980
Jim W. Purkiss
April 16, 2001
Theodore Crossley
September 22, 1921
Michael David Davis
October 24, 1988
John Towe
February 15, 2002
Howard R. Scheffler
February 29, 1956
Randy Robert Lutz
June 22, 1989
Brent Jenkins
March 18, 2003
Roger Allen Strong
August 7, 1961
Kent A. Hintergardt
May 9, 1993
Bruce Lee
May 13, 2003
William Joseph Rutledge
May 14, 1969
Mark S. Kemp
November 9, 1994
Manuel Villegas
March 19, 2007
William Fredrick
Carter, Jr.
May 20, 1969
Michael P. Haugen
January 5, 1997
In Memory, 2013
Officer Kevin Tonn
Galt Police Department
EOW: January 15, 2013
Officer Michael Crain
Riverside Police
Department
EOW: February 7, 2013
California Peace
Officers’ Memorial
www.camemorial.org
Detective
Jeremiah MacKay
San Bernardino County
Sheriff’s Department
Detective
Elizabeth Butler
Santa Cruz Police
Department
Sergeant Loran Baker
Santa Cruz Police
Department
Officer Jon Coutchie
Laguna Beach Police
Department
EOW: September 21, 2013
Sergeant Gilbert Cortez
California Department
of Corrections and
Rehabilitation
EOW: March 25, 2013
Deputy Jeremy Meyst
Tulare County Sheriff’s
Department
EOW: December 24,
2013
National Law
Enforcement Memorial
www.nleomf.com
Riverside County Peace
Officer Memorial Foundation
www.rcpomf.org
Issue 1, 2014
BIRTHS
Joseph and Jennifer Lara welcomed
twins Gavin Edward Lara (5 lbs., 6 oz.,
18.5 in.) and Sophia Athena Lara (5 lbs.,
5 oz.) into the world on Dec. 5 at San
Antonio Community Hospital in Upland.
Gavin Edward Lara and
Sophia Athena Lara
Jose and Natale Corona welcomed
Elijah Jose Corona (7 lbs., 3 oz.,
20 in.) into the world on Dec. 11 in
Riverside. Elijah joins siblings Aaron,
Chris, and Kalob.
Elijah Jose Corona
Darrick and Tira Bunn welcomed Kody C. Bunn (8 lbs. 12 oz.)
into the world on Dec. 14 in Moreno Valley. Kody joins siblings
Keely, Garion, Rhiannon, Ronan and Geran.
Matt and Nicole Laliberte welcomed Emilia Marie La
Laliberte (8 lbs., 20 in.) into the world on Dec. 19. Marr works
at the Southwest Detention Center.
MESSAGE FROM CHAPLAIN
HARLEY BROVIAK
Communion will be held
individually, each Friday at RSA
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Then let us know about it!
The APB is your association publication. If you have an article, or
have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, send the
idea along. Suggestions can be for just about anything, including:
• News and developments relevant to the law enforcement
community
• A profile on an interesting member
• Personal anecdotes and stories
• Professional advice from your area of expertise
Send your ideas and articles to
[email protected]
Issue 1, 2014
Perry and Patrizia Willow welcomed Natalie Willow (7 lbs.,
18.75 in.) into the world on Dec. 13 at Kaiser Hospital in Moreno
Valley. Natalie joins sibling Audrey.
TO ANNOUNCE A BIRTH
call (951) 653-5152
or go online to www.rcdsa.org
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US Congress, Senate
Barbara Boxer (D)
112 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3553
Dianne Feinstein (D)
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3841
US Congress, House of Representatives
36th District
Raul Ruiz (D)
1319 Longworth House Office
Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5330
41st District
Mark Takano (D)
1507 Longworth House Office
Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2305
Fax: 202-225-7018
42nd District
Ken Calvert (R)
3400 Central Ave.,
Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92502
Phone: (951) 784-4300
49th District
Darrell Issa (R)
P.O. Box 760,
Vista, CA 92085
Phone: (760) 598-6850
50th District
Duncan Hunter (R)
223 Cannon House Office
Building
Washington DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5672
California Senate
23rd District
Bill Emmerson (R)
5225 Canyon Crest Dr., # 360
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 680-6750
Fax: (951) 680-6757
31st District
Richard Roth (D)
State Capitol, Room 4032,
Sacramento, CA 95814-4900
Phone: (916) 651-4031
36th District
Joel Anderson (R)
1870 Cordell Court Suite 107
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 596-3136
40th District
Juan Vargas (D)
637 Third Avenue Suite A-1
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 409-7690
California Assembly
42nd District
Brian Nestande (R)
1223 University
Ave., Suite 230
Riverside, CA 92507
P: (951) 369-6644
F: (951) 369-0366
56th District
V. Manuel Perez
(D)
P.O. Box 942849,
Room 4112,
Sacramento, CA
94249-0056
P: (916) 319-2056
60th District
Eric Linder (R)
P.O. Box 942849,
Room 2016,
Sacramento, CA
94249-0060
P: (916) 319-2060
61st District
Jose Medina (D)
P.O. Box 942849,
Room 5135,
Sacramento, CA
94249-0061
P: (916) 319-2061
67th District
Melissa Melendez
(R)
P.O. Box 942849,
Room 4009,
Sacramento, CA
94249-0067
P: (916) 319-2067
71st District
Brian Jones (R)
P.O. Box 942849,
Room 3141,
Sacramento, CA
94249-0071
P: (916) 319-2071
75th District
Marie Waldron (R)
P.O. Box 942849,
Room 5128,
Sacramento, CA
94249-0075
P: (916) 319-2075
Riverside County Supervisors
District 1: Kevin Jefferies
County Administrative Center,
4080 Lemon St.-5th floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1010
District 2:
John F. Tavaglione
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1020
The Riverside
Sheriffs’ Association
has deployed an
integrated “members
only” online news &
information center to
improve our ability
to keep our members
informed on
important issues.
District 3: Jeff Stone
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1030
District 4: John Benoit
County Administrative Center
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1040
District 5: Marion Ashley
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1050
RSA MEMBER ALERTS
The news & information center at rcdsa.org is where members will go to view exclusive
content, including negotiations and other confidential information from RSA.
To access the news & information center members are required to log on and register by
clicking on the “RSA Members Only” link then following the instructions. Once registered
members will also be able to update their own on-line profiles at anytime (email
addresses, user name & password, etc). Members are urged to keep their information
current at all times to avoid missing important updates from the Association.
For Technical assistance please contact Judy Drott by email: [email protected]
Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm or by calling (951) 653-5152 (800) 655-4772.
Issue 1, 2014
RSA
BENEFITS
BOARD AND
CORNER
STAFF
Executive Board
PHOTO
NOT
AVAILABLE
Robert
Masson
President
Randy
Thomas
Vice President
Tony Pelato
Treasurer
Pete
Kurylowicz
Secretary
Darryl Drott
Executive Director
Board of Directors
PHOTO
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AVAILABLE
DaveIan
Topping
Anderson
Ch.
1/DA
Ch. 1: DA
Randy
Wortman
Ch. 11:
Palm Desert/
SIB East
PHOTO
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Robert
Joslen
Ch. 2:
Jurupa Station
Ed Rose
Ch. 12: Moreno
Valley
Gabriel
Carranza
Ch. 3: RPDC
David
Nelson
Ch. 13:
Retirees
PHOTO
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AVAILABLE
Martineau
Michael
Alicia Lopez
Belgarde
McQueeney Ch. 6: Desert
Ch. 4:
Ch. 5:
Ct. Services
SIB West/CSW/ Cabazon/SEB
BCTC
Matthew
Matthew
Hughes
Hughes
Ch. 14/Ch. 14:
Southwest
Southwest
Kenneth
Guilford
Ch. 15:
Perris
Steve Albert
Ch. 16: Coroner
PHOTO
NOT
AVAILABLE
Mike
Darling
Ch. 7:
Lake Elsinore
Adam
Krachman
Ch. 17: LSCF
Chad
Marlatt
Ch. 8: Hemet
/ San Jacinto /
Aviation
Brian
Wakeling
Ch. 18: SWDC
PHOTO
NOT
AVAILABLE
PHOTO
NOT
AVAILABLE
Joseph
Jiminez
Ch. 9:
Blythe Station
Jose
Quintanar
Ch. 10:
Indio Jail
Charles
Roberts
Ch. 19: PSU
Darrell
Donowho
Ch. 20:
Thermal
Ole
Williams
Ch. 21: Central
Court
RSA Staff And Support
Judy Drott
Office Administrator
Jeff Byrd
Sr. Labor Rep.
Issue 1, 2014
Julie Kelley
Executive
Administrative Assistant
Artemese
Evans
Labor Rep.
Lesley Garcia
Accounts
Representative
Sandra
Tjosaas-Moore
Legal Assistant
Vickie Arreola
Member Services
Mike Stone
LDT General
Counsel
Maryann Barbaro
Office Assistant
Muna Busailah
LDT General
Counsel
Frank Anderson
LDT Chief
Operations &
Finance Dir.
Linda Gartley
Benefits Manager
Connie Collins
Benefits Adminstrative
Assistant
Harley Broviak
Chaplain
John Uriarte
Chaplain
The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association
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