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Star &Shield
Celebrating 64 Years of Service
May, 2012
The Official Publication of the Safety Employees’ Benefit Association
Sheriff’s Meritorious
Service Awards
See page 10
SAFETY EMPLOYEES’
BENEFIT ASSOCIATION
735 E. Carnegie Dr., Suite 125
San Bernardino, CA 92408
President’s Message..............................................................3
(909) 885-6074 • (800) 655-7322
Chief of Labor Relations Corner.............................................4
FAX (909) 383-6600 • www.seba.biz
Office open Mon.-Fri., 7:30am - 5:30pm
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Laren Leichliter, President
E-mail: [email protected]
Ken Lutz, Vice-President
E-mail: [email protected]
Grant Ward, Secretary
E-mail: [email protected]
Colin McKenzie, Treasurer
E-mail: [email protected]
STAFF
Michael Eagleson, Chief of Labor Relations
E-mail: [email protected]
Nancy Tate, Senior Field Representative
E-mail: [email protected]
Mary Blanco, Senior Field Representative
E-mail: [email protected]
Ellen Monsalve, Executive Assistant
E-mail: [email protected]
Mary Hahn, Membership Secretary II
E-mail: [email protected]
Ruth Perez, Administrative Secretary II
E-mail: [email protected]
Claudia Vazquez, Membership Secretary I
E-mail: [email protected]
Michael Tulisiak, Events/Fundraising Director
E-mail: [email protected]
Adelanto Detention Center
Richard Hagen
[email protected]
Morongo
Armando Cantu
[email protected]
Apple Valley
Marie Spain
[email protected]
Narcotics
Holly Howell
[email protected]
Aviation
Mitchell Dattilo
[email protected]
Probation Supervisors
Cynthia Prater-Buren
[email protected]
Barstow
Jacob Gault
[email protected]
Probation Corrections CVJDAC
William Forester
[email protected]
Big Bear
Jeff Andrade
[email protected]
Probation Corrections HDJDAC
Za’Kee Saleem
[email protected]
Central Detention Center
Lorraine Bertetto
[email protected]
Probation Corrections WVJDC
Doug Feil
[email protected]
Central Station
Raul Loera
[email protected]
Rancho Cucamonga
Bryan Bofowski
[email protected]
Chino Hills
Ray Hilfer
[email protected]
Retired
Ken Gopperton
[email protected]
Colorado River
Marc Bracco
[email protected]
Specialized Detectives
Roxanne Logan
[email protected]
Coroner
Joe Hernandez
[email protected]
Specialized Enforcement
James Mahan
[email protected]
Court Services Central
Jeri Caperton
[email protected]
Specialized Fire
Peter Saavedra
[email protected]
Court Services Desert
Glenn Bonde
[email protected]
Transportation
Marvin Morton
[email protected]
Court Services West
Frank Nieto
[email protected]
Twin Peaks
Robert Whiteside
[email protected]
District Attorney Desert
Andrew Taylor
[email protected]
Victor Valley
John Gice
[email protected]
District Attorney Valley
Paul Amicone
[email protected]
Victorville
Kevin Riberich
[email protected]
Fontana
Richard Hermosillo
[email protected]
Welfare Fraud
Russell Reese
[email protected]
GHRC
Thomas Czobakowski
[email protected]
WVDC
Justin Nielsen
[email protected]
Hesperia
Brendan Motley
[email protected]
Yucaipa
Darrin Taylor
[email protected]
Highland
Aaron Halloway
[email protected]
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United States Police and Fire Championships.........................8
Ticket Prices...........................................................................9
Sheriff’s Meritorious Service Awards.....................................10
Military Matters......................................................................22
In Memory: William O. Speares..............................................23
In Memory: Richard R. Rhoades............................................23
Memorials..............................................................................23
SEBA Board Minutes..............................................................24
Classifieds..............................................................................29
Emergency Leave Medical Requests......................................29
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Know Your Legislators...........................................................30
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President’s message
A Repetitive Theme This Month
By Laren Leichliter
ou will notice that
all the articles
written this month
will be about the same
thing, an employee’s right
to representation. Since I
have been President I have
seen many situations that
employees feel are not real
important when it starts
out, and then they realize
after it is too late, that it
was not such a small issue
after all. I would like to
remind all SEBA members that every month you pay
dues for several reasons, one of which is representation.
It could range from a simple phone call to legal representation. We as members have the right to be represented
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at any time when being asked to answer questions about
an incident that may lead to either disciplinary action or
criminal prosecution. SEBA cannot close the barn door
after an employee has opened it during a voluntary interview, or if there is a statement that the employee gave
because they thought it did not seem important at the
time. Once something is said without representation, it
may cost the employee days on the beach, loss of job, and
even criminal prosecution.
I have had several conversations with members who
have said, “Well, if they did something wrong then they
should be disciplined”. That statement may be true, but
that does not mean they should have to go without representation. That is part of what SEBA is supposed to do,
represent the members. So please read all the articles this
month and remember we pay our dues for more than just
the opportunity to get discounted movie tickets. We also
are entitled to representation when the employee feels
they need it, not when the Department feels the employee needs it. SEBA
A SEBA Attorney from the Law Firm of
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will be in the SEBA office every Wednesday
Questions? Concerns? Walk-ins welcome!*
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Chief of Labor Relations Corner
When Do You Need
Representation?
By Michael Eagleson
ver the years at SEBA, I have been asked
the question, “When do I need representation?” My answer has been whenever
you reasonably believe that discipline may occur
you are entitled to have SEBA representation. The
problem with this answer is many of our members
are unsure of what is considered discipline. To
help clear this up, I provide you with a definition
that should help. Discipline means oral reprimand,
written reprimand, and written record of a verbal
warning, suspension, demotion, involuntary transfer / reassignment, termination or any other involuntary punitive change in your working conditions.
There is a belief that if you didn’t do anything wrong you don’t need a
SEBA Representative, or if you use a SEBA representative management will
think poorly of you. That is not the right mindset. First of all, each SEBA
member pays a monthly fee to PORAC’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF). This
payment acts like an insurance policy. So ask yourself, if you had a traffic accident would you use your car insurance? If you get ill and have to go to the
doctor do you use your medical insurance? The answer is obviously yes. Why
then when it comes to your livelihood do you not use your LDF insurance?
Secondly, it is a reasonable belief that discipline could result from an officer involved shooting, statements made at work, or knowledge that a work
problem has occurred, and if you are unsure, request SEBA representation.
In the interest of promoting a positive approach to labor management
relations, management should encourage employees to ask for their SEBA
representative before being interviewed.
If you have a question or anticipate a problem, contact your SEBA representative. Don’t go it alone! SEBA
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FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
ASSIGNMENTS
Your Association has instituted
a procedure of dividing up
representation based upon your
duty station. Should the need
arise for representation, or if you
have any questions regarding your
MOU or any other issues, please
call the Association office at (909)
885-6074 or (800) 655-7322 and
ask for your Field Representative
listed below.
Please note: If you have a legal
emergency after hours or on
weekends, call the Association
office and you will be connected
with our answering service. They
will contact the on-call Field
Representative immediately.
Mike Eagleson
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Criminal Interviews
By Nancy Tate
I
don’t know how many
times I have to reprint
this article for it to sink
in. I have written and printed
this article a couple of times
about criminal interviews and
what to do. It is obvious by the
number of cases we are seeing involving criminal matters
that this issue needs to be addressed again. For some
reason some of you are still providing statements to
criminal investigators without speaking to a representative or an attorney first.
Anytime you are being questioned you need to
ask if it is a criminal investigation or an administrative investigation. If you know the investigators to
be criminal investigators, chances are they are doing
a criminal interview. If they are questioning you on
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your actions then you are the SUSPECT. Remember,
you have the right to remain silent, anything you say
can and will be used against you in a court of law,
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY, etc.
How many times have you heard that or have read it
yourself to a SUSPECT. Even if you are not the SUSPECT you do not have to talk to a criminal investigator without proper representation.
Now you say to yourself, but I didn’t do anything
wrong, I don’t have anything to hide, so I’ll make a
statement. Wrong. This is not a decision you should
make alone. Let us contact an attorney and have
them assist you. You are under no obligation to make
any statements. You should tell the investigator you
do not want to talk to anyone without talking to
your attorney or representative first.
Contact your SEBA representative as soon as possible. If this is an on-duty incident, we will contact
our attorneys to represent you throughout the process. If this is an off-duty incident, we will assist you
in the administrative process up to and including
a Skelly hearing and you will have to retain an attorney for the criminal investigation and any subsequent court appearances.
The point here is you do not have to make a
statement right away. Tell the investigators you are
going to contact your legal representation and you
will get back to them. This way you have time to
talk to us and/or one of the attorneys and let us help
you decide if it is in your best interest to make a
statement. Don’t let the investigator convince you
that you need to talk right now. Remember they are
good at what they do and will try to downplay the
severity of the interview.
I have been in several administrative interviews
where your criminal statement comes into play and
it hurts you. In some of these interviews the deputy
was just a witness and by the time the interview was
over he was the focus of an administrative investigation.
So please contact your representative prior to
making any criminal statement so we can help you
make an educated decision on what is in your best
interest.
Please contact your field representative if you
have any questions. SEBA
Labor Relations
Beware!
Members Consenting to Interviews in Criminal Investigations
Without Their Legal Counsel’s Presence
By Mary Blanco
M
embers should immediately contact
the Association for
representation if you are involved in an officer involved
shooting (OIS)! Failure to do
so can result in the termination
of the member’s career with
the County of San Bernardino,
and being charged criminally. This would also apply to
members being asked to be interviewed in a criminal investigation where they are the focus. Why do I say that?
Because I have represented members after they have participated in a criminal investigation without having an
attorney present, and have witnessed the negative effects
of their actions.
Let me start by informing members that a representative of SEBA is available to assist you twenty-four hours/
seven days a week (24/7) if the member’s issue is urgent,
and requires immediate attention. Members involved in
either situation mentioned in the above paragraph would
fit the criteria. If it is after hours or weekends, all members have to do is call SEBA. The answering service will
contact the assigned representative. The representative
will return your call and get the necessary information to
determine if the reason the member is being investigated
is based on conduct that occurred on duty such as an
OIS or off duty.
Remember an OIS can easily become a criminal
charge! Members involved in an OIS are automatically
provided an attorney to consult with before they are
interviewed. Just call the SEBA number and a representative from SEBA will notify our Legal Defense Fund
(LDF) Panel Attorney of the need for assistance. The
SEBA representative will start out to the member’s location to assist until the attorney arrives. This is necessary
to prevent Sheriff’s Department supervisors and managers from trying to interview members before members
consult with an attorney. It is in the member’s best in-
terest to discuss the situation with an attorney prior to
being interviewed by the detectives, and to have an attorney present at the interview. Our LDF attorneys have
numerous years of experience assisting peace officers in
this type of situation. Their duty is to provide you with
the best representation possible to protect your interests
in your career and liberty. The Sheriff’s Department’s
detectives’ duty is to investigate the OIS or criminal case
assigned to them by their employer. See the difference in
priorities?
Members might say to themselves, “I didn’t do anything wrong, why do I need an attorney?” Seeking legal
counsel does not imply guilt. Members have a right to
have an attorney present to assist members in their interview. A member may not recall everything that occurred
and may leave a detail out. This omission may then be
used against the member. A member’s own words may
also be used against them. The member may respond to
a question they misunderstood, did not hear correctly,
or guessed as a reply. The detectives, unaware of this,
may interpret the member’s response differently than
intended. This is a miscommunication that can result
in being interpreted as a fabrication. Your attorney is
listening to the detectives’ questions and the member’s
response. If clarification is needed, the attorney can address it in the interview so it does not later become an
allegation of dishonesty.
Unfortunately, a member is not entitled to LDF coverage if criminal charges are being pursued and the act or
omission occurred while off-duty. Members are informed
of their need to obtain legal counsel at their expense.
The following information in this paragraph pertains to
administrative investigations. A field representative will
represent the member in the administrative interview.
Members do not have a right to refuse to participate in
an administrative interview conducted by their employer.
If any discipline results, the field representative will
represent the member in the appeal process up to the
Skelly hearing. If after the Skelly hearing the member still
Please see Beware, p. 8
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wishes to appeal the discipline to the Civil Service Commission, the member will have to retain an attorney at
their expense. Now back to the main topic of this article
which is criminal investigations.
Members have called requesting information on how
to respond to a request for voluntary participation in a
criminal investigation where they are the focus. The field
representative will obtain an attorney for members if it is
on duty conduct covered by the LDF. If it is not covered
by the LDF, members will need to obtain an attorney at
their expense. This takes time and is unresponsive to the
member. To assist members until an attorney is retained,
field representatives will inform members of their right to
refuse to be interviewed in a criminal investigation. This
is the best answer that can be provided until the member
retains their own legal counsel. Once members retain
legal counsel, their attorney can advise them on the best
course of action for their particular circumstances.
If you have any questions on anything discussed in
this article, please contact your field representative. SEBA
United States Police And Fire
Championships To Debut In San Diego
The California Police Athletic Federation
(CPAF) and San Diego Sports Commission
(SDSC) are bringing the inaugural United
States Police and Fire Championships
(USPFC) to San Diego. A 3-year deal will see
the event take place in the city for the near
future; the 2012 event will be held June 16-24.
Formerly known as the Western States Police and Fire Games, the event has brought
together full-time law enforcement and firefighting personnel from the Western U.S. to
compete in various sporting events. Now, for
the first time ever, the event has expanded its
reaches to include the entire nation, bringing together law enforcement officers and
firefighters from across the U.S.
For more information regarding the USPFC 2012
Please visit www.cpaf.org
Constant updates will be made as the event nears
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Sheriff ’s Meritorious
Service Awards
Congratulations to all the winners!
T
he San Bernardino County Meritorious Awards
Ceremony was held Thursday, April 19th at the
Victoria Gardens Cultural Center in Rancho.
Sheriff Rod Hoops and Undersheriff Bob Fonzi presented
the awards.
Deputy Brandon Abell
On Friday, January 4th, 2011,
Deputy Brandon Abell was offduty, accompanied by his wife
as they went out to dinner in
Palm Springs in celebration of his
birthday. While driving south on
State Route 62 from Yucca Valley
they came upon a serious traffic
collision at the intersection with Deputy Brandon Abell
Indian Canyon Drive near Desert Hot Springs.
He stopped at the scene and checked on the driver of
the first vehicle, who had been ejected, but found that the
driver was stable. Brandon then turned his attention to
the second vehicle, which had gone off the roadway, into a
ditch, and was partly on fire.
As Brandon approached the second vehicle, he was
joined by Sergeant Peary of the Desert Hot Springs Police
Department, who had just arrived at the scene. Brandon
could see the engine compartment was on fire and the
driver was still inside the vehicle. Sgt. Peary used his baton
to break out the window. Smoke billowed out but the semiconscious driver was unable to exit due to her injuries and
damage to the vehicle.
Brandon opened the rear door and climbed inside to
rescue the driver, who was choking on the thick smoke and
complaining of chest pains. Brandon was able to free her,
remove her from the vehicle and then carried her to safety.
She was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center in
Palm Springs for treatment of her injuries.
During the rescue efforts, Brandon also inhaled a large
amount of the thick, black smoke, and within a short time
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after leaving the scene, he began experiencing soreness in
his throat and shortness of breath. His wife, a registered
nurse, immediately recognized these as symptoms of smoke
inhalation. They went to the hospital where he received
treatment and was released later that evening.
Brandon later learned the female he had rescued from
the burning vehicle was Donna Marnati, wife of Sheriff’s
Captain Mark Marnati. If not for Brandon’s quick action,
she would have most likely not survived.
In recognition of his act of courage and selflessness, Deputy Abell was presented with the Sheriff ’s
Medal of Valor.
Mr. Michael Briones and Mr. Alejandro Flores
On the morning of June 15th, 2011, Sheriff’s dispatch
received a call of a residential burglary in progress in the
city of Highland. Responding deputies came upon Michael Briones, bleeding and out of breath, as he stood in
the driveway of the residence. Mr. Briones said he had
come home from work to find his wife being attacked
inside their home by a male suspect. He had immediately
confronted the suspect, who was armed with a knife.
As he moved toward the suspect, later identified as Michael Holland, Holland told Mr. Briones that if he came
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any closer, he would kill his wife. Mr. Briones ran to the
kitchen, armed himself with a knife and returned to the
living room. Without regard for his safety, Mr. Briones
charged Holland, in an effort to save his wife. Mrs. Briones was able to escape through the back door where she
began to scream for help.
Mr. Briones, now injured, attempted to detain Holland. However, Holland escaped and fled out the front
door as Mr. Briones gave chase. Mr. Briones was unable
to keep up with Holland and called out to his neighbor,
Alejandro Flores.
Holland ran toward Mr. Flores as he fled the crime
scene. Mr. Briones yelled that Holland had broken into
his house and attacked his wife. Mr. Flores chased Holland while Mr. Briones returned to his home.
Mr. Flores followed Holland to a bus stop and used his
cell phone to call 911. He reported his observations as he
saw Holland run toward a wash in an attempt to escape.
Responding deputies located a fresh blood trail and
were able to track Holland through the wash. As deputies closed in, Holland attempted to hide in thick brush.
However, he was discovered and taken into custody.
This was a vicious and unprovoked attack on the
Briones family. It is clear that if Mr. Briones had not returned home when he did, and engaged Holland, his wife
would have been severely injured, or worse.
At the time of the crime, Holland was a wanted criminal. He was eventually found guilty of home invasion
robbery and attempted murder.
Had it not been for the willingness and courage of Mr.
Flores to follow a dangerous criminal and assist his fellow
neighbor, Holland would have escaped and potentially
assaulted additional victims.
Mr. Michael Briones was awarded the Sheriff’s
Medal of Valor.
Mr. Alejandro Flores was also awarded the Sheriff’s
Medal for Meritorious Service.
Deputy Kristi Dougan,
Sergeant Trevis Newport, and
Deputy Brandon Abell
On the morning of August
3rd, 2011, Deputy Kristi Dougan
responded to a welfare check at a
residence on Star Lane in Joshua
Tree.
The caller, Elaine Osborne,
stated she had not heard from her Deputy Kristi Dougan
soon to be ex-husband and that
he was acting strange lately. Ms.
Osborne stated he was making
strange statements about dying
and that he was going to kill himself.
A week earlier, he had thrown
a handgun at Ms. Osborne, telling her to shoot him. The incident shook her so badly, that she Sgt. Trevis Newport
moved out almost immediately.
When Deputy Dougan arrived
at the location, she had to jump a
large chain-link fence in order to
enter the property. She knocked
on the doors and received no response.
Sergeant Trevis Newport and
Deputy Brandon Abell arrived
at the location to assist Deputy
Deputy Brandon Abell
Dougan. Together, they decided
to make entry into the residence
through a side door. Upon making entry, the deputies
could see Mr. Osborne through a sliding glass door. He
was lying on a bed in a pool of blood with a wound to his
thigh. They saw he had a handgun in his hand as they
tried to communicate with him. The sliding glass door
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was jammed shut with a stick so Deputy Abell broke the
glass door with his baton. In the meantime, for officer
safety, Sergeant Newport held Mr. Osborne at gunpoint.
Immediately after Deputy Abell shattered the door,
Mr. Osborne began motioning with the gun. The deputies believed he was either going to shoot himself or aim
the gun at the deputies. None of them had a position of
cover and could have been shot at any moment.
Sergeant Newport ordered Mr. Osborne to drop the
gun, and Osborne’s attention was momentarily distracted. Deputy Dougan took that opportunity to grab
the fully loaded gun from Mr. Osborne’s hand. They saw
another handgun lying on the night stand next to him
along with several pills. They were able to take Mr. Osborne into custody without further incident.
It was later discovered that Mr. Osborne had a selfinflicted stab wound to his leg, which had caused extensive blood loss. He had also taken numerous medications
in an attempt to overdose, which together, would have
proved fatal if left untreated. Sergeant Newport and
Deputies Dougan and Abell were faced with a very dangerous situation, given the fact that Mr. Osborne was
determined to take his own life, was under the influence
of narcotics, and was in possession of a loaded firearm. If
not for their heroic and magnanimous actions, Mr. Osborne would have been successful in taking his own life.
They remained calm while knowing they were dealing
with an armed, suicidal subject, who could have taken
their lives as well as his own during this intense situation.
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Deputy Brandon Abell, Deputy Kristi Dougan and
Sergeant Trevis Newport each were awarded with the
Sheriff’s Medal of Valor.
Deputy Stanley Bennett
On Thursday, September 16,
2010, at 5:40 in the evening,
Deputy Stan Bennett was off duty
in the Victorville area while driving southbound on Hwy 395 in
his personal vehicle. Stan’s wife,
Shirley, was following behind him
in another vehicle with their two
Deputy Stanley
sons. Traffic was heavy and Stan
was following behind a white Kia. Bennett
Stan saw a Toyota truck, which
was traveling north-bound, begin to slowly drift across
the double yellow lines into the southbound lane. Fearing a head-on collision, Stan veered into the northbound
lanes while braking. Shirley followed Stan’s lead, pulling
into a dirt turnout and avoiding oncoming traffic.
Unfortunately, the vehicle ahead of Stan’s, the white
Kia, was struck in the driver’s area, totaling both vehicles. Stan immediately ran to assist at the scene. He
directed his wife, Shirley, to stop northbound traffic while
he dialed 911 from his cell phone.
Stan ran to the Kia and found the juvenile passenger
unconscious but breathing. He noticed he had massive
injuries and feared for his survival. He relayed the seriousness of the injuries to CHP’s dispatch and advised a
medical airship was needed. A female citizen arrived to
help and Stan directed her to keep the victim immobile
and to help keep him calm.
Stan ran around the Kia to check on the driver, but
he had already passed away.
He then ran to check on the driver of the Toyota
truck and discovered he was breathing and had a pulse.
Emergency responders arrived and the victims were
transported to the hospital for treatment.
But the story doesn’t end there. The following is a
letter to the Sheriff written by the mother of the two victims in the Kia, Coleen Calderon:
Dear Sheriff Hoops,
I am writing this letter to remind you why
Deputy Bennett deserves to receive an award
for his actions after a terrible car accident. September 16, 2010 was one of the worst days of my
life. It was also one of the happiest. If Deputy
Bennett had not been there, it would have only
been the worst day of my life. He was not able
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to save Robert, my oldest son’s life, for he died
on impact. He did save my other son, Jonathon,
and the life of the other person involved in the
accident. Deputy Bennett saved two lives that
horrible night. I am just a mom thanking him
for he what he did. But you should know Deputy
Bennett didn’t stop there. He came to Robert’s
funeral to offer his condolence and to check on
Jonathon. He would come by the business Robert had opened and continued to come by to see
how we were doing. He encouraged Jonathon to
run again and offered to help him get stronger.
Deputy Bennett ran with Jonathon almost every
day and continues to run with him. Now Jonathon runs with his high school.
At first, I would just sit in the car or on the
sidelines and watch the two of them run. One
day Deputy Bennett suggested I walk the track
while he and Jonathon ran and I did. Then he
talked me into walking the 5k that he and Jonathon were going to do with his own boys and
his wife. After I had walked 500 miles, which I
tracked by an app on my phone, Deputy Bennett
said, “now we can learn how to run.” I told him
he was crazy for thinking that at 50 he thinks
I’m going to run 3 miles. Well, he has taught me
how to run 3 miles and now I run 3 miles often.
So after this horrible accident, Deputy Bennett didn’t consider himself done. He continued to make a difference in our lives and to try
the best he could to keep things positive for us.
Whether he wins this award or not, he will always be a hero to me and my boys. But I hope
that you will see that Deputy Bennett has gone
well beyond what he had to do after this accident. He could have left it at saving two lives
with his name on the accident report and still
been a hero. But he has kept making a difference in our lives and I feel he really deserves
this award.
For performing exceptional service in a duty of
great responsibility, and for heroism above and beyond
the normal demands of law enforcement, Deputy Stan
Bennett was presented with the Frank Bland Medal
for Meritorious Service.
Deputies Michael Cleary, Antonio Higuera, Charles Foster and
Scott Nobles
Deputy Michael Cleary, Deputy Antonio Higuera,
Deputy Charles Foster and Deputy Scott Nobles
On June 26, 2010, Deputies Cleary, Higuera, Foster
and Nobles responded to a violent crisis call at a residence in Hesperia. The suspect, a war veteran from Iraq,
had been suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
and had decided to kill himself and his family by making
alcohol bombs in order to burn the house down with everyone still inside. The family, fearing for their lives, had
been able to escape from the house and notify the Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies arrived at the residence and located the suspect in a full rage, barricaded inside his bedroom, demanding that deputies kill him. The suspect attempted to strike
deputies through his bedroom window and, at one point,
threw an alcohol bomb at them. He continued trying to
attack the deputies, putting their safety into jeopardy.
As the deputies attempted to talk the suspect into
giving up, the suspect continued escalating his violent
behavior. He refused to come out of the bedroom and
lit the door on fire. Fearing the suspect would burn the
house down, the deputies coordinated a plan to bring the
suspect into compliance.
In a well-coordinated effort, a rubber ball grenade was
deployed through a window to divert the suspect’s attention. As this diversionary device went off, the deputies
kicked in the bedroom door, allowing Deputy Cleary to
enter the bedroom with the less lethal shotgun. As the
suspect came at the deputies, he was hit three times by
the less lethal rounds. The suspect continued being combative, so Deputies Higuera and Nobles deployed their
tasers. The suspect finally complied with the deputies’ demands and was taken into custody without injury to any
of the deputies and only minor injuries to the suspect.
The Deputies utilized excellent teamwork, tactics and
presence of mind in successfully dealing with this high
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risk critical incident, which could have resulted in tragedy had it not been for their decisive actions.
For exemplary service, bravery and valor during a
high risk, life threatening situation, Deputy Cleary,
Higuera, Foster and Nobles were each presented with
the Sheriff’s Medal of Valor.
Mariah Moore
Mariah Moore is an 11 year-old girl attending Eagle
Ranch Elementary School. Not unlike many kids in
school, Mariah was a victim of bullying. With support
from her parents and her school, she started “Kind Campaign Club” at her school.
The club meets on campus, once a week after school.
The objective was to share stories, advice and do activities to build trust and make posters about the effects of
bullying. Not only did Mariah create a safe haven for
other girls that had been victimized by bullying, but she
also created awareness. Now there are girls attending the
club meetings that used to bully others who now see how
hurtful their actions were.
Bullying is a difficult problem to combat in the
schools. Often victims are afraid to report the problem
for fear of even further retaliation. Not only did she take
a bad situation and make it better, she did so much more.
She created awareness and a support group that now
positively affects the whole school.
The Victorville Police Station proudly nominated
Mariah Moore for the Sheriff’s Meritorious Service
Award.
Deputy Ray Santa Cruz and Deputy Brendan Motley
On Monday, January 4th, 2010, Deputy Ray Santa
Cruz responded to a man with a gun call on Live Oak
Street in the City of Hesperia. Responding units were advised that the reporting party had driven away in a Ford
truck and was parked several houses away on the side of
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the street. As Deputy Santa Cruz
arrived from the east, he saw Deputy Brendan Motley approaching
on his motorcycle from the west.
Deputy Motley stopped his motorcycle behind a city water truck, to
use as cover, since it was stopped
on the street. As he was dismounting his motorcycle, he heard several gun shots coming from the
Deputy Ray Santa Cruz
house on the north side of the
water truck. Hearing the shots as
well, the driver of the water truck
took off, leaving Deputy Motley
exposed. Deputy Motley saw the
reporting party at his Ford truck,
which was parked just down the
street, and ran towards it to take
cover.
Deputy Santa Cruz could see
Deputy Brendan
the suspect, Chad Vasquez, stand- Motley
ing in the open garage of a residence, holding a handgun. Deputy Santa Cruz obtained
his Mini-14 rifle and as he began to exit his unit he heard
gun shots and saw Chad Vasquez shooting at him. Deputy Santa Cruz advised on the radio of shots fired and
he could see Deputy Motley taking cover on the driver’s
side of the Ford truck.
Deputy Santa Cruz commanded Vasquez to drop his
weapon and get down but Vasquez continued to shoot at
Deputy Santa Cruz, leaving him no choice but to return
fire. Vasquez continued shooting at Deputy Santa Cruz
and then turned his attention towards Deputy Motley and
the citizen at the Ford truck, firing at both of them.
Deputy Santa Cruz then saw Vasquez run into the
house from inside the garage and a few seconds later, reappear at the front door of the residence. Vasquez continued
to shoot at Deputy Motley, who was still behind the Ford
truck with the citizen.
Deputy Motley returned fire and Vasquez ran back
into the residence. He then ran out of a side door towards the backyard. As he was running, he stopped and
fired several more rounds at the deputies. Another unit
arrived on scene and used his patrol car to create cover
and concealment for Deputy Motley, who retrieved the
shotgun from the patrol car. Deputy Motley fired two
rounds at Vasquez from the shotgun just before losing
sight of him in the backyard.
Deputy Santa Cruz had moved to the rear of his unit to
get a better view of the backyard when Vasquez changed
directions. He came around the corner of the wall of a
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Deputy Gregory Teplansky
On Saturday, March 12, 2011,
deputies are dispatched to 14948
Loch Lomond Ct. in the City of
Victorville reference an unknown
problem. Deputy Greg Teplansky is
the first on scene and encounters
a female leaning out of the front
window yelling “Please help me,
my “Baby” is in here”. Deputy
Deputy Gregory
Teplansky can see fire in the front Teplansky
living room area and smoke billowing from the entire residence. Deputy Teplansky assisted the victim’s mother out of a smoke filled room and
Training Specialist Supervisor John Migaiolo
was advised that her daughter was still inside. Looking
During the last 17 years, John Migaiolo has dedicated
himself to the Sheriff’s Department as a Training Specialist. through the open window Deputy Teplansky saw an adult
Throughout the time he has been assigned to the Train- female unconscious on the floor inside the smoke-filled
ing Division, John Migaiolo has facilitated positive changes room. Deputy Allen arrived to assist. Deputy Teplansky
quickly enters the smoke filled residence through the
at the Basic Academy, the Sheriff’s Emergency Vehicle
open window, while Allen applies water to the fire with
Operations Center, and the Sheriff’s Range. He is also a
a garden hose. Deputy Teplansky pulled the female from
Department Liaison with San Bernardino Valley College,
the burning residence and dragged her to his patrol
and has been appointed to several POST Committees.
unit. Fire and medical personnel arrive and take over
His efforts and professionalism are recognized by staff,
trainees, and outside agencies, as a model representative of the scene. The female is air-lifted to Arrowhead Rethe department. Over the years, his leadership abilities and gional Medical center for treatment of smoke inhalation.
Through the swift actions of the deputy, a possible fatal
the example he sets has readied trainees to begin a career
outcome was diverted.
in Law Enforcement with confidence, knowledge and the
This is an example of Deputy Teplansky distinguishability to become leaders.
ing
himself through his work, diligence and dedication
His dedication has elevated the Department to a
level of quality and proficiency. In part, his efforts have to saving lives above and beyond the normal demands of
law enforcement.
built the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s DepartDeputy Teplansky received the Sheriff’s Medal of
ment’s reputation to one that it is looked upon for
Valor.
guidance in establishing mandated training, testing of
programs, and to set standards for Law Enforcement
throughout the state.
Patricia and Yasser Guijarro-Olvera
John Migaiolo has been instrumental in securing sevOn October 10, 2011, at 2:02 PM, while driving in
eral contracts with outside agencies for training by the
the area of Highway 395 and Smoke Tree St., in the City
Sheriff’s Department and for the use of our training facilof Hesperia, Patricia Guijarro and Yasser Guijarro-Olvera
ity. His efforts have expanded the department’s relationwitnessed a horrific traffic collision involving two veship with several other outside agencies that previously
hicles. After being side-swiped, one of the vehicles rolled
sought training elsewhere.
over several times into a utility pole, crushing the passenThrough his efforts, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is considered by most as the #1 Regional ger cabin. The second vehicle, which actually caused the
collision, drove away from the location without stopping
Training Facility in the State of California.
His positive demeanor and example, along with his ad- to render aid or provide information as required by law.
While Patricia followed the suspect vehicle, Yasser
mirable loyalty to the department and community, are in
called 9-1-1 to report the collision and advise Sheriff’s
keeping with the highest standards of the San Bernardino
Dispatch they were following the suspect’s vehicle. At
County Sheriff’s Department.
Receiving the medal for Meritorious Service, Train- one point, after realizing he was being followed, the suspect driver stopped his vehicle and allowed his passenger
ing Specialist Supervisor, John Migaiolo.
to place a ladder across the roadway to delay Patricia
nearby residence and fired several more rounds at Deputy
Santa Cruz. The deputy returned fire and a round struck
Vasquez, who stumbled back and fell to the ground. He
was taken into custody without further incident and
treated for his injuries.
Deputies Santa Cruz and Motley exemplified bravery
and teamwork to protect the community, in which they
serve, the citizen, and themselves. It is for these reasons
that they are being honored here this evening. Receiving the Sheriff’s Medal of Valor, were Deputy Ray Santa
Cruz and Deputy Brendan Motley
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and Yasser. Despite the danger presented to them by the
fleeing felon, Patricia and Yasser continued following the
suspect, giving updated information to dispatch, including the vehicle’s license plate. When the suspect finally
stopped at a residence, Patricia and Yasser noted the residence’s location and returned to the area of the collision
in order to speak with the arriving deputies.
Unfortunately, two of the three subjects in the victim’s
vehicle died as a result of the collision. Due to the swift
actions and detailed information provided by Patricia and
Yasser, the suspect was quickly identified and arrested for
Vehicular Manslaughter. It was determined the suspect
driver was driving under the influence of an alcoholic
beverage in excess of State limits at the time of the collision.
For their courageous actions, willingness to help
others and assist law enforcement capture a dangerous
felon, the Hesperia Station proudly nominates Patricia
and Yasser Guijarro-Olvera for the Sheriff’s Meritorious Service Award.
Elias Llerenas
On December 8, 2011, Elias Llerenas was at home
when he heard a commotion outside. Mr. Llerenas went
outside to investigate and immediately encountered his
neighbor, Diane Massi.
Ms. Massi was bleeding profusely. She told Mr. Llerenas
that her estranged son-in-law, John Burlew, had attacked
and stabbed her and her husband. Knowing that Diane’s
husband, Frank, was in danger, Mr. Llerenas armed himself
with a golf club and went to his neighbors’ home to help.
As Mr. Llerenas walked up the driveway towards the
Massi’s home, he was confronted by the suspect who was
armed with a box cutter. Fearing for his safety, and for the
safety of the Massis, Mr. Llerenas reacted to the deadly
threat posed by the suspect. Mr. Llerenas stuck the suspect several times with the golf club. When the suspect
fell to the ground, Mr. Llerenas physically restrained him
until deputies arrived.
Both Diane and Frank Massi sustained serious injuries
and were transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical
Center where they received emergency life-saving treatment. The swift and decisive action of Mr. Llerenas, even
when confronted with life threatening danger, allowed
deputies to make an immediate arrest of the suspect on
charges of attempted murder.
The Massi’s continue to recover from their injuries
and, today, owe their lives to the brave and selfless
actions of Mr. Llerenas, who received the Sheriff’s
Medal of Valor.
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Deputy Osvaldo Pelayes and
Citizen Dashan White
On May 30, 2010, deputies
were dispatched to a report of
a stabbing in the parking lot
of WinCo foods in Victorville.
Arriving deputies found Mr.
Dashan White suffering from
a life-threatening stab wound
to the chest. Deputies learned
Deputy Osvaldo Pelayes
from witnesses that the male
suspect left the area on foot
pushing a stroller with two small children in it.
Deputies checked the area for the suspect, eventually locating him in front of a nearby convenience
store. When deputies attempted contact, the suspect
picked up his one year old daughter and held her as a
human shield in front of his body. The suspect pushed
the stroller onto its side, causing his two year old son
to fall out of the stroller and on to the ground. The
suspect then walked into the convenience store, all the
while continuing to hold his daughter up as a shield.
At this time, Deputy Osvaldo Pelayes drew his service
weapon and began ordering the suspect to put the baby
down.
The suspect refused the orders of Deputy Pelayes
and produced a large knife that he placed to his throat.
Deputy Pelayes continued giving the suspect commands to put the child down. The suspect continued
to disregard the deputies commands and moved deeper
and deeper into the store. As Deputy Pelayes followed,
the suspect - still armed with the knife and holding
his daughter - reached and entered the store’s walk in
freezer. Deputy Pelayes followed.
Deputy Pelayes knelt on several bags of ice and
continued to order the suspect to drop the knife and
surrender. The severity of the situation escalated when
the suspect placed the knife to the side of his daughter’s head. Believing that the child was now in imminent danger, Deputy Pelayes shot the suspect in the leg.
Wounded, the suspect fell to the ground and deputies
were then able to rescue the child and take the suspect
into custody.
Unbeknownst to deputies, the initial stabbing victim, Dashan White, had taken heroic actions of his
own before deputies arrived on scene. Mr. White, then
16 years old, saw the same suspect Deputy Pelayes later
shot assaulting a woman and a baby. Without hesitation, Mr. White put his own safety in jeopardy and
intervened. The suspect turned his attention from the
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Sheriff Rod Hoops with Deputy Osvaldo Pelayes and Dashan White.
woman and child he was assaulting and attacked Mr.
White, stabbing him in the chest.
Mr. White sustained a life threatening stab wound
to the chest. He was airlifted to the hospital for treatment and has since recovered from his wounds.
For their heroic actions in the face of great danger, Deputy Osvaldo Pelayes and Mr. Dashan White
are awarded the Sheriff ’s Medal of Valor.
Citizen Patrol Officer Mr. Don Leiffer
On April 6, 2011at 7:00 in the morning, Mr. Don
Leiffer was in his living room when he heard loud
noises coming from the yard at his residence in San
Bernardino. He first thought there was a dog attack occurring on his property so he carefully opened his front
door and then went outside to see what was causing
the commotion.
Mr. Leiffer noticed a male and a female on the
ground fighting about 20 feet away. It was clear to Mr.
Leiffer that the male was attacking the female and she
was furiously trying to fight off her attacker. Mr. Leiffer
immediately called out for the attacker to leave the girl
alone. The attacker stopped his assault, looked back
at Mr. Leiffer but then continued his attack on the female.
Being a citizen volunteer with the Sheriff’s Department, Mr. Leiffer knew he should call for a deputy and
immediately dialed 911. He stayed at the scene where
the attack was occurring and described what he saw
to the dispatch operator. The male attacker must have
realized Mr. Leiffer had called for a deputy as he immediately ceased his attack and fled.
Mr. Leiffer contacted the victim, who turned out to
be a 16 year-old female. He remained on the telephone
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with Dispatch and was able to provide accurate information such as injuries, suspect description, as well as
the suspect’s last known direction of travel. His ability
to remain calm and refer back to the training he had
received during the volunteer academy played a significant role in the capture of the suspect.
Although he wasn’t on duty at the time, Mr. Lieffer’s willingness to take action prevented a devastating
tragedy and saved a young girl from a rapist and a kidnapper.
Receiving the Sheriff ’s Medal for Meritorious Service, was Citizen Patrol member, Mr. Don Lieffer.
Gift Of Love
Gift of Love is a community
service program that provides
the Christmas experience to
shelter housed victims of domestic violence who otherwise
may not have the means to
provide for their families during the holidays.
Started in 1996 by Phil Dupper – then a Deputy, today a
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Sergeant - Gift of Love grew
from similar service programs
that Sergeant Dupper participated in during junior high and
high school. Sgt. Dupper recognized that domestic violence
shelters were a place where
battered women and children
ended up when they had to
leave their home. Often, these
sheltered families had to start
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anew with little more than a
few possessions and the clothes
on their backs and, while there were several charities
that helped other groups such as the homeless, the inherent secrecy of domestic violence shelters often left their
residents overlooked.
Sgt. Dupper recognized that a partnership between law
enforcement and domestic violence shelters would both
promote a positive image of the sheriff’s department and
help serve a group that really needed it. In that spirit, Gift
of Love was born. Starting with just a few volunteers, and
virtually no resources, the Gift of Love program – fueled
exclusively by donations made by sheriff’s department
employees - provided Christmas for about 45 mothers and
their children from a San Bernardino area shelter.
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Over the years that followed, Gift of Love grew and
grew. New shelters were regularly added and the program
grew into, then outgrew, several venues – moving from
Sheriff’s Headquarters, to the Sheriff’s Aviation Division
hangar, to the San Bernardino Airport and, eventually,
to its current home at a large San Bernardino area high
school.
Today, Gift of Love operates thanks to funding from
several grants and private donations from, among others,
Wal-Mart, Target and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. The Gift of Love Party, once held in the main conference room at sheriff’s headquarters, now hosts between
250 and 300 sheltered domestic violence victims from a
total of eight domestic violence shelters – seven from San
Bernardino County and one from Riverside County.
The all-volunteer staff of the Gift of Love program
begins organizing and coordinating the event a month or
more before Christmas when sheltered families write letters to Santa asking for gifts which they want and need.
One their own time, these staff members input these wish
lists into the Starlink website so Sheriff’s Department
employees from across the County can select a mother or
child from the database and purchase them gifts to be delivered by Santa Clause.
During the middle of December, the Gift of Love party
is held. Behind the scenes, the volunteer staff will have
spent thousands of man hours putting together all of the
details that make the program a success. Chartered busses – escorted by uniformed sheriff’s deputies on volunteer
time – bring the guests to the party, which is always held
in a secret location for safety reasons. Upon their arrival,
each guest is greeted by more uniformed law enforcement
personnel. Each mother receives flowers and the guests are
sent off to a fun day of exploring the activities and events
lined up by Gift of Love staffers. In 2011, the party included police cars, fire trucks, rock climbing, face painting,
a petting zoo and more. California speedway even brought
over a real NASCAR vehicle for the kids to enjoy.
After a long day of play, the guests are treated to a
Christmas feast complete with ham, turkey, stuffing and
all the trimmings. The Gift of Love staff buy the food and
Sheriff’s Food Services cooks it up and serves the guests.
As the event seems to be winding down, the guest of
honor – Santa Clause himself – arrives of the wings of the
Sheriff’s Aviation division. Each guest has their picture
taken with Santa and receives the presents purchased just
for them through the Gift of Love program.
Over the program’s 14 years, Gift of Love has touched
the lives of over a thousand domestic violence victims.
The staff behind gift of love is the driving force that
keeps the program moving and pulls everything together
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to ensure that a fantastic Christmas is offered to those who
need it most.
Being honored tonight for their contributions to the
Gift of Love program are:
Sergeant Phil Dupper
Corporal Kasey Decoud
CAL ID Supervisor Mary Beebee
Secretary Tracey Dorsey
Secretary Jana Howell
Volunteer Mike Ward
Office Assistant II Kelley Rishell
Criminalist II Jane Whitworth
Reserve Deputy Steven Jaronski
Central Station Deputies
On March 23, 2011, at 9:16 AM, Sheriff’s dispatch
received a report of a disturbance in the 6000 block of
Merito Avenue, in the unincorporated portion of San
Bernardino. Deputy Rich Daniel responded and was first
to arrive in the area.
Approaching 6709 Merito Avenue, Deputy Daniel
could hear a man yelling that he was trapped inside the
home and needed help. Deputy Daniel called out to the
male, later identified as Ian Roderiquez.
After a short time, Mr. Roderiquez appeared behind
a large living room window. He was extremely agitated,
covered in blood, speaking incoherently and armed
with a large pair of gardening shears. As Deputy Daniel
attempted to communicate with him, Mr. Roderiquez
broke out the living room of the home.
Deputy Daniel asked for assistance from additional
sheriff’s units, developed a plan to deal with the situation he had before him and directed responding officers
to deploy a less lethal shotgun in anticipation that such
a device may be needed. All the while, Deputy Daniel
continued to engage Mr. Roderiquez in conversation. Mr.
Roderiquez made statements that his family had locked
him in the home and that he had to hurt them. Mr.
Roderiquez initially refused to drop his weapon – the gardening shears – but Deputy Daniel eventually convinced
him to, not only drop the shears, but to throw them
through the open window and into the front yard of the
home.
As additional personnel arrived on scene, Deputy
Daniel remained focused on Mr. Roderiquez, keeping him
engaged in conversation and – several times - preventing
him from walking out of view and back into the home.
In the meantime, Sergeant Lisa Trask, Deputy Sebastian Barnes and Deputy Aaron Halloway formed a contact team, arming themselves with several force options,
both lethal and less lethal. Sergeant
Trask next engaged the suspect in
conversation and convinced him
to step through the broken living
room window and surrender. Mr.
Roderiquez was taken into custody
without incident.
Not knowing what awaited
them inside the home, deputies attempted to establish voice contact
with anyone inside. When these efforts failed, Deputies Halloway and
Perez entered the home through
the broken living room window and
initiated a room to room search.
Sgt. Trask and Deputy Robert Perez
followed. The inside of the home
was cluttered with trash, upended
furniture and broken glass. Almost
immediately, the searching deputies found a severely injured woman
inside the home. The woman was
naked, covered in blood, suffering
from multiple stab wounds and was
fading in and out of consciousness.
It was clear that her life hung in the
balance.
When deputies first entered the
home, they noticed that the front
door had been barricaded with
furniture from the inside. Access
from the outside was hindered by a
locked metal security screen. With a
critical need for medical aid inside,
Deputies Barnes and Daniel Hanke
forced open the security screen,
while Deputy Halloway cleared the
furniture barricade away.
The remaining deputies continued their search of the home and
found four naked and seriously
Sgt. Lisa Trask
Deputy Richard Daniel
Deputy Robert Perez
Deputy Sebastian
Barnes
Deputy Daniel Hanke
Deputy Aaron
Halloway
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injured children – ranging in age from seven to fourteen
years old – inside the garage. As they searched further,
the deputies located a 16 year old male on the floor, surrounded by a large pool of blood, and concealed under
the rear seat of a vehicle. Deputies cleared the debris
from the male but, unfortunately, found that he was already deceased.
Investigation into this incident revealed that the
suspect had held his family hostage and, over the course
of approximately eleven hours, tortured, stabbed and assaulted them. Mr. Roderiquez beat the 16 year old victim
to death and attempted to murder his wife. In spite of the
heinous nature of this crime, all law enforcement personnel remained professional, followed protocol and acted in
a manner that will allow Mr. Roderiquez to be prosecuted
to the fullest extent of the law.
The courageous and professional actions of these men
and women are recognized tonight.
Receiving the Sheriff’s Medal of Valor, Deputy
Richard Daniel
Receiving the Sheriff’s Medal For Meritorious Service:
Deputy Robert Perez
Deputy Sebastian Barnes
Deputy Daniel Hanke
Deputy Aaron Halloway
Sergeant Lisa Trask
Reserve Deputy David Jayne
David Jayne is a successful business owner, a devoted husband,
father and grandfather, and a
dedicated reserve deputy with the
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s
Department.
Reserve Deputy Jayne has
been with the department since
1978 and, during his 34 years of
Reserve Deputy
service, has donated in excess of
David Jayne
10,000 hours to the citizens of San
Bernardino County. During his tenure, Reserve Deputy
Jayne has served in leadership positions in the West Valley Mounted Posse and has been instrumental in coordinating training for Search and Rescue team members.
David Jayne is a member of a family with deep roots
in the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
His father, Red Jayne, was a longtime volunteer with the
Department’s mounted posse. His son, Jason Jayne, also
joined the Sheriff’s Department and is currently assigned
as a Deputy Sheriff at the Barstow station.
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During his career as a reserve deputy sheriff, David
Jayne has filled many roles. He is a level one reserve
deputy and has previously served as a seasonal deputy
in Lytle Creek, an advisor to the Fontana station’s explorer program, an evidence technician and more. Mr.
Jayne’s dedication to the Department knows no bounds.
When the Fontana station’s automotive officer retired,
Mr. Jayne took it upon himself to fill the full-time role as
a volunteer. David worked over forty hours per week as
the station’s automotive officer, all the while running his
own business and continuing to volunteer in other roles
around the department.
Reserve Deputy Jayne has developed a relationship
with many community and business leaders in the areas
served by the Fontana station. Over the past thirty years,
he has routinely represented the Department at Bloomington MAC meetings. So deep are his ties to this community that he has affectionately become known as the
Mayor of Bloomington. Mr. Jayne’s hard work and dedication to the communities served by the Fontana Sheriff’s Station has helped him to make things happen and
get things done. Reserve Deputy Jayne secured a satellite
station for Fontana deputies assigned to the Bloomington
area at no cost to tax payers, secured the donation of
bicycles used to augment patrol functions and obtained
donated aluminum carports in which equipment can be
stored and kept out of the elements.
For the last 20 years, Reserve Deputy Jayne has helped
to organize, and participated in, Fontana Days through
the Fontana Exchange Club Service Organization. He
has helped to establish fundraisers, the proceeds of which
are donated to schools in Fontana, Bloomington and
Lytle Creek, and used to provide scholarships to area
students. Over the last 20 years - in big part due to the
efforts of Reserve Deputy Jayne - over $1 million dollars
has been raised for local schools and scholarships.
Reserve Deputy Jayne’s volunteering spirit does not
stop with the Sheriff’s Department. He is an avid horseman and an active member of the San Bernardino Valley Riders, a group dedicated to helping underprivileged
children in the community. Reserve Deputy Jayne has,
for several years, helped to organize and run the Ability
First Equestrian Ride for handicapped children. This annual event has afforded 75 special needs children the opportunity to experience what it’s like to ride a horse and,
like many other projects in which Mr. Jayne is involved,
the experience is offered free of charge to participants.
Reserve Deputy Jayne also helps to sponsor competitors in local equestrian events and, over the last twelve
years, has been a member of the committee behind the
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sheriff’s rodeo, the proceeds of which assist numerous
charities throughout the community.
Tonight, we recognize Reserve Deputy David Jayne
for his numerous contributions to the Sheriff’s Departments and the communities we serve with the
Frank Bland Medal for Meritorious Service.
Deputy Erik Smoot And
Larry Bowden
Founded in 2009 by 29 Palms
Parks and Recreation Supervisor Larry Bowden, and 29 Palms
Juvenile Deputy Erik Smoot,
Operation Destiny is an intensive
anti-gang and anti-drug program
designed to help the at-risk youth
Deputy Erik Smoot
of 29 Palms.
Operation Destiny began with
a $20,000 grant from San Bernardino County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfeldt. The program has since taken in
thousands of dollars in private and corporate donations
and is now in its third active year. Deputy Smoot and
Mr. Bowden have each volunteered an estimated 1000+
hours of their own time towards making the program a
success.
Through the Operation Destiny program, Deputy
Smoot and Mr. Bowden have involved themselves in
every aspect of the lives of over a dozen at-risk teenagers – becoming their friends, mentors and parent figures.
The program teaches the youth the value of hard work
and community service, and affords participants opportunities to see and do things they likely could have never
done on their own.
In and around 29 Palms, Operation Destiny participants have participated in community improvement
projects such as landscaping at area schools, graffiti
abatement operations, and community clean-up events.
During one such event, Operation Destiny participants
teamed up with Sheriff’s Dssepartment volunteers to
conduct a clean-up of illegal dump sites throughout the
Morongo Basin. The event resulted in the removal of
over five tons of illegally dumped trash from open desert
areas.
The hard work and dedication of Deputy Smoot
and Mr.Bowden has brought law enforcement officials,
community and business leaders and professional sports
figures into the program as mentors. Notable figures who
have become involved in Operation Destiny include
boxer Timothy Bradley, currently the WBO and WBC
welterweight champion of the world, and executive management from the Skecher’s Corporation.
Timothy Bradley has not only hosted the Operation
Destiny kids at one of his fights, he has offered his time
to the program, mentored the participants and attended
several Operation Destiny Events. Management from the
Skecher’s Corporation provided the Operation Destiny
kids a behind the scenes tour of their factory, offered lessons on business and entrepreneurship, donated shoes to
the participants and paid for a limousine and dinner to
help the Operation Destiny kids celebrate their prom.
Participants of the Operation Destiny program remain
constantly under the watchful eye of Deputy Smoot and
Mr. Bowden. Grades and school attendance are monitored. Participants are required to maintain no less than
a “C” average and attend school regularly. Those who fail
to do so are suspended from the program until they bring
themselves back up to these standards.
Participants who meet the programs requirements and
work in service to the community have been rewarded
with, among other things, a five day trip the Grand Canyon, tickets and transportation to professional sporting
events and the opportunity to attend the prestigious
Redlands University Football Camp.
Since Operation Destiny began, approximately one
dozen at-risk youth have participated in the program.
Many of these kids were failing in school, some had
been suspended, some expelled. Some came from broken
homes, families with one or both parents incarcerated or
not present, and many had never had positive contacts
with government or law enforcement. For many of these
youth, the future held little positive opportunity.
Under the guidance of Deputy Smoot and Mr.
Bowden, Operation Destiny is changing all of that. Two
Operation Destiny students, both previously failing in
school and likely heading for a life of gangs and crime,
graduated high school and are now attending College of
the Desert in Palm Desert. Another participant who was
expelled from 29 Palms High School during his freshman
year was given another chance as a participant in Operation Destiny. He is now a high school junior with a “B”
average and is looking forward to college and future success.
The hard work and dedication of Deputy Smoot
and Mr. Bowden has changed the lives of several
local youths and continues to do so today. These
men have gone above and beyond what is expected
of our public servants. Deputy Erik Smoot and Mr.
Larry Bowden each received the Sheriff ’s Medal for
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PFC Gabriel Alonzo
U.S. Army
Fort Gordon, Georgia
Son of Deputy Daniel Alonzo,
West Valley
Detention Center
Tech Sergeant Jeffrey
Andrade II
AF Deployed to Afghanistan
Son of Deputy Jeff Andrade
Big Bear Station
Lt. Col. Robert T. Ault
Army/Aviation - Baghdad
Son of Robert E. Ault, Retired,
Sheriff’s Dept.
Ensign David Badman
U.S. Navy, U.S. Essex, Sasebo,
Japan
Son-in-law of Sgt. Scott Schultz
and Gee Schultz, San Bernardino
Sheriff’s Office.
Lance Corporal Justin Barrie
US Marine Corps
Son of Paul Barrie, Deputy Court
Services
Airman Trevor Beck
US Air Force
Son of Greg Beck, HSS Program
Integrity, Welfare Fraud
Sgt. James Barnett
U.S. Army Recruiter, Mission
Viejo, CA
Son of Helen Winters, Deputy
Sheriff, Retired
Pfc. Jasmine Beckum
Military Intelligence
U.S. Army - Ft. Huachuca,
Arizona. Daughter of Deputy
Zach Beckum, Public Affairs
Division
Staff Sgt. Anthony Crismon
USMC 2/1, 13th MEU. Son-inlaw of Sgt. Craig Edmunds, C/S
Victorville
Garrett Davenport
Private 1st Class U.S. Army
Son of Dep. Sheriff Gerald
Davenport, West Foothill Station
Airman Scott Durling
U.S. Navy,
USS Abraham Lincoln
Son of Steven Durling,
Retired Deputy Sheriff
Austin Ellis
Airman, U.S.A.F.
Son of Deputy Greg Ellis,
Sheriff’s Dept.
Brian Ellis
Sr. Airman, U.S.A.F.
Son of Hank Valencia, Detective
Rudy Faile Jr.
E-5/MA2
U.S. Navy (NSA Bahrain)
Son of Deputy Rudy Faile,
GHRC
Patrick Farrell
US Army, Station in Iraq
Newphew of Deputy Sheldon
Himes, Barstow Station
Cousin of Deputy Catherine
Himes, Barstow Station
Brenda Gaul
Dental Technician 2nd Class
U.S. Navy. Daughter of Shelby
Gaul, Detective
Michelle Gaul
Builder 3rd Class
U.S. Navy Seebees. Daughter of
Shelby Gaul, Detective
Nicole Beckum
PFC US Army 1st Cavalry
Camp Warhorse Iraq
Daughter of Deputy Zach
Beckum, Public Affairs Division
Airman 1st Class (A1C)
Alexander M. Holm
U. S. A.F.
Son of Deputy Peter Holm,
Barstow Station
Spc. Nicholas “Nicko” Buscemi
25th Infantry, Stricker Brigade,
Iraq.
Son of Deputy Anthony
Buscemi, Victorville Station
Master Chief Petty Officer
Stephen Hughes
US Navy
Son of Jay Hughes, retired
Deputy Sheriff
Staff Sgt. Ryan Cardwell
Army EOD, Ft. Hood, Texas
Son of Kim Cardwell,
Retired Supv. Probation Officer
USAF Airman 1st Class TACP
Michael A. Ilizaliturri
Son of Sgt. Chris “Izzy” Ilizaliturri
Chino Hills Station
MK1-lst Class Petty Officer
Eugene R. Cavenaugh
Coast Guard, San Diego Fleet
Training Group,
San Diego. Son of Sgt. Patrick
Cavenaugh, Detectives
PFC Jenna Knapp
U.S. Army
194 Mil. Police Div./
Ft. Campbell, KY
Daughter of Vincent Port
Retired Deputy Sheriff –
Chino Hills
Steven Cook Cragg
PFC, U.S. Marine Corps
Son of Karen Cragg, Sr. Inv.
D.A. Office
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Army PFC Kyle Jarvis
San of Deputy Sheriff
Larry Jarvis
GHRC
Richard R. Jones III
1st Lt. U.S. Air Force,
fighter pilot
Son of retired Sheriff’s Sergeant
Richard R. Jones.
Specialist Rachel Kiehne
U.S. Army - Aviation, Fort Riley,
KS. Granddaaughter of Sgt.
Chuck Wideen, SBSD Arson/
Bomb - Retired
Tyler Kurth
Capt. U.S. Army
Son of Delvin Wiedeman, Retired
Sheriff’s Dept.
Staff Sergeant Stephen
Lacombe
U.s. Army Iraq
Son of Deputy Sheriff Julie Park
Victorville Court Services
Master Sergeant Damon D.
Mann, USAF
Son of David Mann, Probation
Officer.
Chf. Warrant Officer II/CW2
Austin Martinez
UH 60 Pilot
U. S. Army, Deployed in Iraq
Son of Deputy Randy Gerwig,
Sheriff’s Aviation Dept.
2nd Lt. Scott Mascetti
U.S. Army, Armor Branch
Son of Capt. Michael Mascetti,
Fontana Station
Robert Mattke
1st Lt. USAF, Air Battle Mgr.
Son of Sgt. John Mattke,
Hesperia Station
Grandson of Gene Gilmore, Ret.
Sheriff’s Captain
1st Lt. Jeffrey Newman
U.S. Marine Corps
CLB 13, Camp Pendleton, CA
Son of Lt. Doug Newman, Retired
Spec. Anthony Notaro
U.S. Army, Ft. Carson, CO
Son of Jeff and Cathy Notaro,
Rancho & Coroner’s Office
Nuclear Machinist Mate
Ashley Port
U.S. Navy/Goose Creek, SC
Daughter of Vincent Port
Retired Deputy Sheriff – Chino
Hills
1st Lt. Kent Portue, Jr.
USAF C-17 Pilot
Son-in-law of Kevin Henry, Retired
Deputy Sheriff, Aviation.
Cpl Azarial Rainey
US Marine Corps (In Iraq)
Son of Vicki Rainey-Aubry
Probation Officer
Tech Sgt. Robert J. Simendich
USAF, Scott AFB, Illinois
Son of Lt. Bob Simendich, Retired
Staff Sergeant Mike Spear
U.S. Army, 25th Infantry Division
Son of Sergeant Steve Spear
Court Services Joshua Tree
Matthew Millard
Seaman Master at Arms U.S.
Navy
Son of Corporal Rick Millard
Morongo Basin Station
SPC James L. Turton
U.S. Army In Uzbekistan. Sonin-Law of Jim Dawson, Needles
Station.
PFC Maxence Muller
US Army
Ft. Benning, GA
Grandson of Gary B. Hobbs,
Retired Deputy
Your Name
Your Department
Your relationship to the Service Person
PFC Jay Spear
U.S. Army 101st Airborne,
Baghdad
Son of Sergeant Steve Spear
Court Services Joshua Tree
AAE2 Chris Thomas
U.S. Navy, USS Kitty Hawk
Son of Mike Martinez, Probation
Officer, West Valley Juvenile Hall
Captain Matthew S. Moreno
U.S. Marine Corps
Husband of Deputy Courtney
Moreno, Son-in-law of Capt.
Donnie Miller, Brother in law of
Deputy Clinton Miller
Branch of Service
Airman USAF Devin Rude
Hill AFB, Utah
Son of Detective Michael Rude,
SBSD
Mark W. McDonald
U.S. Army. Son of John
McDonald,
Welfare Fraud
Lance Cpl. Christopher
Monforte
Armor Recon.
U.S. Marine Corps.
Son of Paul Monforte
Sr. D.A. Inv. Retired
Service Person’s Rank
Sgt. Brian Valencia
AF – Stationed at Scott AFB, IL
Son of Det. Hank Valencia
Sheriff’s Dept. Spec. Det.
Air Force Lt. Col. Richard
Wickum
Son of Tom Wickum, Assistant
Sheriff, Retired
US Army Reserve PFC Quewyn
Wild
Step-son of Deputy Michael Miller
Captain Jacques Wilson
USAF
Brother of Chantae Williams,
Coroner’s Office
Your daytime phone number (this will be kept confidential)
Fax to SEBA at (909) 383-6600, or email this information to [email protected].
Free Dues While You Are Deployed!
If you have orders for deployment in the fight against terrorism,
please contact the Association office. With a copy of your orders, you may
be eligible to have your basic Association dues waived during the time you
are away.
Just our way of saying “thank you” for taking the next step in defending our national freedoms.
Care packages for members serving in the military
Do you want to get involved in sending care packages to SEBA members who are currently serving our country in the military? Well, YOU
CAN! Every other month, SEBA will be sending care packages directly to
our members who are deployed either overseas or in the United States. You
can get involved by bringing to SEBA or giving to your Station Director
any of the following items: 1. Personal care/sundries 2. AT&T calling
cards (MCI doesn’t work in some places) 3. Gift cards for WalMart, Sam’s
Club or Costco 4. Disposable cameras 5. A letter from you!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Memorials
IN MEMORY
William O. Spears
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Retired Deputy William O. Spears on Friday, April 20, 2012.
William began his career as a Deputy Marshal in 1977
and retired in January of 1999. He returned as “Extra
Help” until he retired again in 2003.
He is survived by his wife Dominga, five brothers and
four sisters.
Richard R. Rhoads
We also must report the death of Retired Lieutenant
Richard R. Rhoads. Richard passed away on Saturday,
04/14/2012 at his home in Joshua Tree. He retired from
the Sheriff’s Department in 1981.
He is survived by his current wife, Erneen, children
Bruce, David and Yvonne, and many grandchildren.
Photos unavailable
California Peace
Officers Memorial
Officer Thomas Adams
CHP Garberville
EOW: February 15, 2011
Officer Ryan Stringer
Alhambra PD
EOW: July 10, 2011
Officer James Capoot
Vallejo PD
EOW: November 17, 2011
Officer Jermaine
Anthony Gibson
Cathedral City PD
EOW: March 18, 2011
Officer Jeremy Henwood
San Diego PD
EOW: August 7, 2011
Officer Dan Clark
San Bernardino PD
EOW: November 3, 2011
Officer Anthony A.
Giniewicz
Signal Hill PD
EOW: December 17, 2011
Officer Andrew Garton
Hawthorne PD
EOW: May 26, 2011
Honoring Our Fallen Officers
2012 State Memorial Ceremony: May 6-7, 2012
At the Capitol Mall
www.camemorial.org • [email protected]
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Regular MEETING
April 5, 2012
OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by President Leichliter at
1206 hours.
Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.
GUEST SPEAKERS
SEBA Member – Expressed his gratitude for the support he has received from SEBA, its members and the
Legal Defense Fund.
Presentation of Plaque to Retiring Board Member
Hank Valencia. President Leichliter presented a plaque
of appreciation, commemorating Hank Valencia’s service
to the SEBA Board of Directors since 1996.
Michael Schwartz, Attorney – Provided commentary
and examples as to why members are provided attorneys
and representation. All members are encouraged to utilize the resources they pay for through the Legal Defense
Fund.
SECRETARY OF THE BOARD – G. Ward
Recognize Alternates – Holly Howell (Narcotics),
Robert Whiteside (Twin Peaks).
Approve Minutes – March 7, 2012 – Motion to approve minutes of Board of Directors meeting of March
7, 2012 as submitted by Justin Nielsen, second by Jeri
Caperton. Motion carries. Motion 2012-04M-01.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – L. LEICHLITER
Sheriff’s Exceptional Service Awards – All Members
are encouraged to attend the Sheriff’s Exceptional Service Awards ceremony on April 19, 2012 at the Victoria
Gardens Cultural Center. Congratulations to all members
receiving recognition this year.
PORAC Symposium – The PORAC Symposium was
held on April 3 and 4th in La Quinta, California. The
Symposium focused largely on upcoming ballot initiatives and proposed legislation. The Stop Special Interest
and Paycheck Deception initiatives are top priorities for
PORAC. More information can be found on the PORAC
website, www.PORAC.org.
Board of Supervisors Initiative – The Part Time BOS
Initiative gathered enough signatures and will be placed
on the November Ballot.
Dispatcher Appreciation Week – The annual National
Public Safety Communicators Week A.K.A, Dispatcher
Appreciation week is April 8 to the 14th this year. A motion to approve $400 from the ticket fund to be used to
purchase 4 Disneyland Hopper Tickets was made by Ken
Lutz, second by William Forester. The tickets will to be distributed to the Valley and Desert region Dispatch Centers
for their raffles. Motion carries. Motion 2012-04M-17.
Scholarship Award Committee – President Leichliter
has formed a committee of Board Directors to decide the
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distribution of this year’s SEBA Scholarship Awards. Paul
Amicone, Jeri Caperton, Darrin Taylor, Raul Loera and
Colin McKenzie will form the committee.
Directors received a copy of the recently approved
SEBA Constitution and Bylaws.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT – L. LEICHLITER
Membership Status: Safety – 1453; Safety Management
– 201; Exempt – 17; Specialized – 368; Specialized Supervisory – 92; Specialized Fire Services – 58; AssociateGeneral – 53; Reserve – 15; Retired – 838; Total: 3095
TREASURER’S REPORT – C. MCKENZIE
Fund Balance Report
Total Fund Balance
$6,910,255.05
Budget Report
Current Budget Target
72.92%
Current Revenue Percent
77.30%
Current Expense Percent
74.30%
Motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted by William Forester, second by Justin Nielsen. Motion
carries. Motion 2012-04M-02.
P.O.R.A.C. REPORT – L. LEICHLITER
SEBA’s PORAC representative, William Abernathie,
has retired. Abernathie will remain the PORAC representative until the end of his appointed term in August
of 2012. Useful information, training material and schedule of upcoming Pension Education classes are posted on
PORAC’s website, www.PORAC.org.
CORRESPONDENCE
Thank you letter – Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation
Thank you letter – California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation
Thank you letter – Mrs. MacQueen & Mrs. Peterson’s
5th grade class
PEACE OFFICER’S RELIEF FUND REPORT – K. LUTZ
The regular PORF meeting scheduled for 04-05-12 is
cancelled due to Board member schedule conflicts. The
next PORF meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May
2nd, 2012, immediately after the Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors.
Please see Minutes, p. 26
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Injured Persons Since 1971
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315 N. Vine St., Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 451-7377
www.public-pensions.com
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Minutes
Continued from p. 25
LABOR REPORT – M. EAGLESON
Written Report – A written labor report was provided to Board members.
Safety Negotiations – SEBA attorney Steve Silver
provided insight into current contract negotiations.
Negotiations are not productive at this point but continue to move forward with mediation.
Welfare Fraud Schedule Change – Brief discussion
regarding recent Welfare Fraud schedule change.
SEBA Website Update – SEBA legal council recommended not hosting a Public Forum on the upcoming
re-vamped website. Council further suggested that if
a forum is desired, an un-moderated format would expose SEBA to the least amount of liability.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were approved at one time unless removed for discussion by a member of the Board.
All removed items were taken up under Deferred
Items. Motions by Jeri Caperton second by Justin
Nielsen. Motions carry.
Donation Request – President – Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation. A donation of $7,500 will be made to
DUES ALLOCATION
POLITICAL ACTION FUND
The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has established
guidelines for the collection and accounting of political funds by unions and other
interest groups. That portion of your dues that is used for political purposes must
be specifically identified and placed into a separate account. The amount used for
political purposes is NOT deductible on your federal or state income taxes as a
union expense. You may elect not to pay into the Political Action Fund.
Currently, the amount of dues allocated to the Political Action Fund is $20
per month. If you elect not to participate in the Political Action Fund, complete the
dues allocation form and return it to the Association office. Your contribution will
be redirected to the SEBA Charity Fund.
PAC DUES ALLOCATION
I am requesting that you do not place any portion of my monthly dues toward the Political
Action Fund maintained by the Safety Employees’ Benefit Association. I understand that my
dues will not be reduced and instead will be redirected into the SEBA Charity Fund.
Date: _______________________
Member Signature: _________________________________ID#: _________________
SEBA, 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Ste. 125, San Bernardino, CA 92408
POLITICAL ACTION FUND
RE-ALLOCATION
I am requesting that the POLITICAL ACTION allocation of $20 per month that is currently being directed to
the SEBA CHARITY FUND be re-directed back to the POLITICAL ACTION FUND effective immediately.
Date: _______________________
Member Signature: _________________________________ID#: _________________
SEBA, 735 E. Carnegie Dr., Ste. 125, San Bernardino, CA 92408
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RE-ALLOCATION
the Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation. The donation will serve as a “SWAT” Sponsor at the DCMF Cops
and Kids 16th Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds will
benefit DCMF to help grant wishes to terminally ill children in the Inland Empire. Motion 2012-04M-03.
Donation Request – President – Sheriff’s PCRA
Benefit Rodeo 14th Annual Golf Tournament. A donation of $360 will be made to the Sheriff’s PCRA Benefit Rodeo Golf Tournament. Proceeds will benefit the
Sheriff’s Rodeo which contributes to other charitable
organizations. Motion 2012-04M-04.
Donation Request – President – International Footprint Association Blue Ribbon Breakfast. A donation
of $750 will be made to the International Footprint Association Blue Ribbon Breakfast. Donation will serve
as a Gold Sponsor. The breakfast will honor “Officer of
the Year”. Motion 2012-04M-05.
Donation Request – President – PPOA Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament. A donation of $1,000
will be made to the 6TH Annual PPOA Professional
Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament. Donation
will serve as a Gold Sponsor. Proceeds benefit the Professional Peace Officer Charitable Foundation which
provided assistance to families of peace officers killed
in the line of duty. Motion 2012-04M-06.
Donation Request – President – San Bernardino
Police Officer’s Foundation. A donation of $400 will be
made to the 2nd Annual San Bernardino Police Officer’s Foundation Golf Tournament. Donation will provide one foursome. Proceeds benefit the SBPOF which
provided assistance to families of peace officers killed
in the line of duty, and donates to other charitable organizations. Motion 2012-04M-07.
Donation Request – Retired – California Narcotic
Officers Association Survivors Memorial Fund. A donation of $2,000 will be made to the CNOA Survivors
Memorial Fund Golf Tournament. Donation will serve
as a Platinum Sponsor. Proceeds benefit the CNOA
which provided assistance to families of peace officers
killed in the line of duty. Motion 2012-04M-08.
Donation Request – Victorville – International
Footprint Association #63. A donation of $500 will
be made to the Footprinters #63 Annual Charity Golf
Tournament. Proceeds will be used for children’s dentistry. Motion 2012-04M-09.
Donation Request – Colorado River – Colorado
River Daze. A donation of $250 will be made to the
River Daze Annual Golf Tournament. Proceeds will
benefit the Colorado River Station Volunteer Unit.
Motion 2012-04M-10.
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Donation Request – WVDC – Sheriff Employee’s
Assistance Team. A donation of $500 will be made to
SEAT. Donation will be used for their first Chili Cook-Off
Competition. Proceeds from the event will benefit SEAT,
which provides multiple forms of support to any SBCSD
member suffering through a crisis. Motion 2012-04M-11.
Donation Request – Victorville Court Services –
High Desert Explorer Academy. A donation of $250
will be made to High Desert Explorer Academy. Donation will be used for training equipment and graduation
supplies. Motion 2012-04M-12.
Donation Request – Rancho Cucamonga – Ron Ives Bicycle Rodeo. A donation of $500 will be made to the Ron
Ives Bicycle Rodeo. Donation will be used to purchase bicycles and bicycle safety equipment. Motion 2012-04M-13.
Donation Request – SEBA Staff – Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Foundation. A donation of $500
will be made to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Foundation. Donation will be used to purchase raffles
and food for the children and bring awareness to the
asthma allergy program. Motion 2012-04M-14.
Donation Request – President – San Bernardino Athletic Federation. A donation of $1,500 will be made to the
San Bernardino Athletic Federation. Donation will serve as
a Gold Sponsor for the Mud Run. Motion 2012-04M-15.
The following donation requests were denied by the
Executive Board of Directors: Friends of Big Bear Valley Community Gardens Project.
OLD BUSINESS
Donation Request – Hesperia Station – Desert
Thunder. A donation of $1,000 will be made to Desert
Thunder, a children’s charity. The donation will be
used to help cover operation and event expenses. Motion by Ken Lutz, second by Darrin Taylor. Motion carries. Motion 2012-04M-16.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
APRIL 5, 2012
GUEST SPEAKERS
Cheryl Brown, Candidate 47th Assembly District.
Question and answer session with the Board.
Brad Mitzelfelt, 1st District Supervisor, Candidate
8th Congressional District. Question and answer session with the Board.
Anthony Adams, Candidate 8th Congressional District. Question and answer session with the Board.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
– L. Leichliter
Approve Minutes – March 7, 2012 – Motion to approve the minutes of March 7, 2012 as submitted by
William Forester, second by Ed Jimenez. Motion carries. Motion 2012-04P-01.
Correspondence
Thank you letter – Sheriff Rod Hoops
Thank you letter – Mayor Art Bennett
New Business
Combine Local PAC with San Bernardino County
Public Attorneys Association (SBPCAA) – Discussion
regarding proposed PAC agreement with the SBPCAA. A copy of the proposed contract was provided to
each board member. The topic will be revisited in one
month for direction from the board.
Please see Minutes, p. 28
ADJOURN TO MEETING OF THE POLITICAL ACTION
COMMITTEE
RECONVENE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Board Meeting –
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012.
ADJOURN MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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of Isaac Suchil to Colton City Council and a contribution of $500 will be made to Isaac Suchil for City Council
2012, ID #1268485. Motion by Jeri Caperton, second by
Grant Ward. Motion carries. Motion 2012-04P-03.
Minutes
Continued from p. 27
COMMITTEES – L. Leichliter
Federal Political Action Committee
Discussion regarding guest speakers. No motions
made.
Political Issues Committee
Contribution Request – PORAC - Alliance for a
Better California 2012, ID #1340076. Contribution of
$100,000 to the Alliance for a Better California 2012,
ID #1340076. Funds would be used in opposition to
State Political Action Committee
the Paycheck Deception Initiative that is now on the
Contribution Request – Assembly Member Norma
ballot, titled “Stop Special Interest Money”. Motion by
Torres, 52nd District. A contribution of $3,900 will be
made to Torres for Assembly 2012, ID #1333864. Mo- Justin Nielsen, second by Marvin Morton. Motion cartion by Ken Lutz, second by Thomas Czobakowski. Mo- ries. Motion 2012-04P-04.
tion carries. Motion 2012-04P-02.
ADJOURN MEETING OF THE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE SEBA
Local Political Action Committee
Endorsement and Contribution Request – Isaac
Suchil, Candidate Colton City Council. An endorsement
Change of
Address
If you have moved, we want to know about it. Please fill out this form
and fax it or mail it to the SEBA office.
Name:
County ID#:
New Address:
City, State and Zip:
Phone: (
Cell Phone: (
)
)
Signature:
Fax to (909) 383-6600 or mail to SEBA, 735 E. Carnegie
Dr., Suite 125, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Porac LDF I.A. Rules: Always consult with an association representative/lawyer before responding to any report, letter, memo
and/or questions concerning an investigation which 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, under the protections afforded me under case law.”
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Classifieds
Amanda Betten, Pre-Planning
Community Service Counselor
Montecito Memorial Park & Mortuary
Caring, Trusted friend, assisting you
with Peace of Mind.
[email protected]
(951) 217-6949
Gilley’s Construction General Contractor
Ca. Lic. 819815. Specializing in all
masonry, concrete, tile & stone.
Bonded & Insured. Member discounts
760-949-8586 • 760-220-4029
JRZ Photography
Weddings, concerts, studio and more.
Professional quality at affordable prices
Joe and Lizz Zuccaro
(760) 245-8187
www.jrzphotography.com
Email: [email protected]
Medical emergency leave donation requests
Crouch, Katherine
Hss
Glines, Leesa
Hss
Flowers, Bernita
Pssg
Hall, Natalie
Hss
Gantt, Elizabeth
(Diane)
Hss
Hernandez, Sheila
Hss
Mccaulou-Parrilla,
Vera
Dbh
Moriarty, Julie
Acr/Ttc
Smith, John
Sheriff
Thompson, Cheryl
Armc
Vasquez, Rebecca
Behavioral Health
Witham, Renee
Library
County employees wishing to donate vacation, holiday or compensatory time-off hours may do so in 8-hour increments.
Please see your department payroll clerk for filling out a Medical Emergency Leave Donation Form.
Locksmedic Locksmith
SEBA member discount 15% on labor.
Mobile, appointments available. Lock-outs,
re-key, and more.
Z. Saleem. PCO High Desert.
(760) 792-6868.
London Bridge Resort, Lake Havasu
2 BR, 1-3/4 ba. Aug 3 to 10. $1,400
Byron Smith 909-797-3651
[email protected]
Marteniez L. Powell
Computer Services And Repair
On-Site Services With A Personal Touch.
(909) 820-4669.
computerservicesandrepair.com.
Email: support@
computerservicesandrepair.com
Mobile Notary Service
“We work on your schedule”
Develon Whitfield, Deputy Sheriff and
Commissioned Notary Public
Call 909-255-6179
Text or [email protected]
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Independent Consultant Shannon
and Kim Deasey
www.scentswithkim.com
(909) 910-4961
Twin Peaks Cabin For Rent
1 loft, (BR) 1 Bath, Fire Place, Kitchen,
living room with sofa bed for your guests,
furnished. No pets or smoking. Sewer/
water/trash/cable TV and highspeed
internet included. $675.00 per month plus
security deposit. (951) 751-4862
Attention Members
with businesses
If you have a license for a particular
skill and want to get the word out to
other SEBA members, then contact
the SEBA office to advertise in the
classified section for free (for SEBA
members only).
Call (909) 885-6074
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Association Financials
7/1/2011 - 3/26/12
Treasury
Operating Accounts
General Operating...................................................................$845,464.59
General Reserve.....................................................................$890,120.79
Holding Accounts
Insurance Clearing..................................................................$53,621.09
Pager Deposit Fund................................................................$533.11
Restricted Accounts
Charity Accounts....................................................................$209,611.84
Widow/Orphan Fund...............................................................$357,764.10
Legal Defense Fund................................................................$644,100.42
Star & Shield..........................................................................$59,092.21
Ticket Sales............................................................................$48,187.17
Political Issues.......................................................................$94,172.06
Political Accounts
State Political Action Committee.............................................$266,846.67
Local Political Action Committee.............................................$566,435.23
Federal Political Action Committee..........................................$28,181.18
Trust Accounts
Insurance Trust/Peace Officer’s Relief Fund............................$2,825,322.72
Beneficiary Accounts.....................................................................
Minor CD Funds.....................................................................$17,475.35
Total Treasury...............................................................................$6,906,928.53
Operating budget
Income
Membership Income...............................................................$892,353.41
Administrative Income............................................................$227,024.78
Total Income..........................................................................$1,119,378.19
Expense
Professional Services.............................................................$17,484.57
Office Insurance.....................................................................$5,450.00
Service Charges.....................................................................$11,138.43
Office Supplies.......................................................................$21,059.89
Media Relations......................................................................$1,608.80
Dues, Subscriptions, Filing Fees.............................................$2,212.40
Postage & Delivery.................................................................$31,867.93
Magazine Production & Delivery.............................................$39,881.31
Printing...................................................................................$6,139.60
Equipment/Furniture................................................................$23,708.19
Accounting.............................................................................$24,475.00
Executive Auto........................................................................$41,329.29
Ad Sales Expense...................................................................$300.00
Membership Expense.............................................................$9,450.25
Employee Health Benefits.......................................................$60,131.94
Employee Payroll Taxes..........................................................$22,708.52
Employee Retirement..............................................................$53,951.02
Employee Wages & Salaries...................................................$414,974.27
Employee Auto Allowance......................................................$23,019.45
Employer FSA Contributions...................................................$2,916.46
Employee Worker’s Comp Insurance......................................$5,149.66
Employer Education Assistance..............................................$10,032.25
Disability Insurance Expense...................................................$1,189.50
Employee Memberships.........................................................$450.00
Board of Directors..................................................................$5,321.54
Executive Board......................................................................$2,514.97
Training..................................................................................$47,721.46
Other......................................................................................$3,933.40
President................................................................................$1,147.45
Member Services...................................................................$11,579.60
Board Conference & Workshop...............................................$16,396.14
Donations...............................................................................$0.00
Building Repair & Maintenance...............................................$675.00
Communication & Data Processing.........................................$45,378.38
Utilities...................................................................................$2,161.16
Unsecured Property Tax..........................................................$1,133.47
Office Lease...........................................................................$100,559.14
Total Expense........................................................................$1,069,150.44
Net Operating Surplus..................................................................$50,227.75
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Know your Legislators
KNOW YOUR LEGISLATORS 2011
FEDERAL
President Barack H. Obama (D)
The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500
Comments: (202)456-1111; Switchboard: (202)456-1414; FAX: (202)456-2461
[email protected]
http://www.whitehouse.gov
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D)
331 Hart Senate Office Bldg, Washington, DC 20510-0504
(202) 224-3841; Fax: (202) 228-3954
Los Angeles Office
11111 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 915, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 914-7300; FAX: (310) 914-7318
[email protected]
Senator Barbara Boxer (D)
112 Hart Senate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510-0501
(202) 224-3553
Inland Empire Office
201 North E Street, Suite 210, San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909) 888-8525; FAX: (909) 888-8613
[email protected]; https://boxer.senate.gov
Representative Buck McKeon (R)
25th Congressional District
Representing: Victorville, Barstow
2184 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-1956; FAX (202)226-083
District Office
1008 W. Ave M-14, Ste. E-1
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 274-9688; FAX (661) 274-8744
http://www.mckeon.house.gov
Representative David Dreier (R)
26th Congressional District
Representing: Upland, Montclair and Rancho Cucamonga
233 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2305; FAX (202) 225-7018
District Office
510 East Foothill Blvd., Suite 201, San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 575-6226; (888) 906-2626; FAX (909) 575-6266
http://dreier.house.gov
Representative Jerry Lewis (R)
41st Congressional District
Representing: Apple Valley, Big Bear Lake, Hesperia, Highland, Joshua Tree, Lake
Arrowhead, Loma Linda, Redlands, San Bernardino, Yucaipa
Rev. 01/24/2011
2112 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-5861; FAX: (202) 225-6498
District Office
1150 Brookside Ave., Suite J-5, Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 862-6030; (800)233-1700
http://www.house.gov/jerrylewis
Representative Gary Miller (R)
42nd Congressional District
Representing: Chino, Chino Hills
2349 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
202-225-3201; FAX: 202-226-6962
District Office
1800 E. Lambert Rd., Suite 150, Brea, CA 92821
(714)257-1142; FAX: (714)257-9242
http://garymiller.house.gov
Representative Joe Baca (D)
43rd Congressional District
Representing: Bloomington, Colton, Fontana, Ontario, Rialto, San Bernardino
2245 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515-0542
(202)225-6161; FAX: (202)225-8671
District Office
201 North "E" Street, Suite 102, San Bernardino, CA 92401
(909)885-BACA (2222); FAX: (909)888-5959
http://www.house.gov/baca
STATE
Governor Jerry Brown (D)
State Capitol Building, Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)445-2841; FAX: (916)558-3160
http://gov.ca.gov
VACANT
17th Senatorial District
Representing: Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, Mountain View,
Wrightwood
State Capitol, Room 5097, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
(916) 651-4017; FAX: (916) 445-4662
Victorville Office
Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Dr., First Floor, Victorville, CA 92392
Assembly Member Curt Hagman (R)
60th Assembly District
Representing: Chino Hills
State Capitol, 4130, Sacramento, CA 94249-0060
(916)319-2060; FAX: (916)319-2160
Chino Hills Office
13920 City Center Dr., Ste. 260, Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 627-7021; FAX: (909) 627-1841
[email protected]; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/60
STATE
Governor Jerry Brown (D)
Know your Legislators
To Find Your
Legislator,
go to Sacramento, CA 95814
State
Capitol Building,
(916)445-2841; FAX: (916)558-3160
www.legislature.ca.gov
http://gov.ca.gov
STATE
Assembly Member Norma Torres (D)
61st Assembly District
Representing: Chino, Guasti, Montclair, Ontario
State Capitol, Room 4174, Sacramento, CA 94249-0061
(916) 319-2061; FAX: (916) 319-2161
District Office
822 North Euclid, Suite A, Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-7741; FAX: (909) 984-6695
[email protected]
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a61
Senator Sharon
Runner(D)
(R)
Governor
Jerry Brown
17th Senatorial
DistrictSacramento, CA 95814
State
Capitol Building,
Representing: Adelanto,
Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, Mountain View,
(916)445-2841;
FAX: (916)558-3160
Wrightwood
http://gov.ca.gov
State Capitol, Room 2048, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
(916) 651-4017; FAX: (916) 445-4662
Victorville Office
Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Dr., First Floor, Victorville, CA 92392
VACANT
(760)Senatorial
843-8414;District
FAX: (760) 843-8348
17th
[email protected];
http://cssrc.us/web/17
Representing:
Adelanto, Apple
Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, Mountain View,
Assembly Member Wilmer Amina Carter (D)
62nd Assembly District
Representing: Bloomington, Fontana, Muscoy, Rialto, San Bernardino
State Capitol, Room 2136, Sacramento, CA 94249-0062
(916) 319-2062; FAX: (916) 319-2162
District Office
335 N. Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-5008; FAX: (909) 820-5098
http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/members/a62
Wrightwood
Senator
JeanRoom
Fuller5097,
(R) Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
State
Capitol,
18th Senatorial District
(916) 651-4017; FAX: (916) 445-4662
Representing: Barstow, Big Bear City, Needles, 29 Palms
Victorville Office
State Capitol, Room 3063, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
Victorville City Hall, 14343 Civic Dr., First Floor, Victorville, CA 92392
(916) 651-4018; FAX (916) 322-3304
(760) 843-8414; FAX: (760) 843-8348
Bakersfield Office
[email protected]; http://cssrc.us/web/17
5001 California Ave., Room 105, Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 323-0443; FAX: (661) 343-0446
Senator Jean Fuller (R)
[email protected]; http://cssrc.us/web/18
18th Senatorial District
Representing: Barstow, Big Bear City, Needles, 29 Palms
Senator Robert Huff (R)
State Capitol, Room 3063, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
29th Senatorial District
(916) 651-4018; FAX (916) 322-3304
Representing: Chino, Chino Hills
Bakersfield Office
State Capitol, Room 5097, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
5001 California Ave., Room 105, Bakersfield, CA 93309
(916) 651-4029; FAX: (916) 324-0922
(661) 323-0443; FAX: (661) 343-0446
Walnut Office
[email protected]; http://cssrc.us/web/18
20888 Amar Rd., Ste. 205, Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 598-3981; FAX: (909) 598-6459
Senator Robert Huff (R)
[email protected]; http://cssrc.us/web/29
29th Senatorial District
Representing: Chino, Chino Hills
State Capitol, Room 3048, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
Senator
Bob Dutton
(R)
(916) 651-4029;
FAX:
(916) 324-0922
31st
Senatorial
Walnut
OfficeDistrict
Representing: Big Bear Lake, Colton, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda,
20888 Amar Rd., Ste. 205, Walnut, CA 91789
Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Upland, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley, Crestline,
(909) 598-3981; FAX: (909) 598-6459
Lake Arrowhead, Mentone, Running Springs, San Antonio Heights
[email protected]; http://cssrc.us/web/29
State Capitol, Room 5094, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
(916) 651-4031; FAX: (916) 327-2272
Rancho Cucamonga Office
8577 Haven Avenue, Suite 210, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 466-4180; FAX: (909) 466-4185
[email protected]; http://cssrc.us/web/31
Assembly Member Mike Morrell (R)
63rd Assembly District
Representing Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Rancho
Cucamonga, Redlands, Upland, San Bernardino
State Capitol, Room 4102, Sacramento, CA 94249-0063
(916)319-2063; FAX: (916)319-2163
Rancho Cucamonga Office
10681 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 325, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909)466-9096; FAX: (909)466-9892
[email protected]; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/63
Assembly Member Paul Cook (R)
Rev. 01/24/2011
65th Assembly District
Representing: Big Bear City, Twentynine Palms, Yucaipa, Yucca Valley
State Capitol, Room 5164, Sacramento, CA 94249-0065
(916)319-2065; FAX: (916)319-2165
Yucaipa Office
34932 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
(909)790-4196; FAX: (909)790-0479
[email protected]; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/65
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
SAN BERNARDINO
SAN
BERNARDINO
COUNTY
To find
yourCOUNTY
Legislator,
go to:
1 District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt
st
Rev. 02/24/2011
Senator Gloria Negrete-McLeod (D)
32nd Senatorial District
Representing: Chino, Colton, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rialto, San Bernardino,
Bloomington, Muscoy
State Capitol, Room 4061, Sacramento, CA 94248-0001
(916) 651-4032; FAX: (916) 445-0128
Montclair Office
4959 Palo Verde St., Ste. 110B, San Bernardino, CA 91763
Rev. 01/24/2011
(909) 621-2783; FAX: (909) 621-7483
[email protected]; http://dist32.casen.govoffice.com
Assembly Member Connie Conway (R)
34th Assembly District
Representing: Barstow, Needles, Twentynine Palms
State Capitol, Room 3104, Sacramento, CA 94249-0034
(916) 319-2034; FAX: (916) 319-2134
Visalia Office
113 N. Church St., Suite 505, Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-3440; FAX: (559) 636-4484
[email protected]; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/34
Assembly Member Stephen Knight (R)
36th Assembly District
Representing: Adelanto, Victorville
State Capitol, Room 4015, Sacramento, CA 94249-0036
(916) 319-2036; FAX: (916) 319-2136
Victorville Office
14343 Civic Dr., Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 843-8045; FAX: (760) 843-8396
[email protected]; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/36
AssemblyMember
MemberTim
Tim
Donnelly
Assembly
Donnelly
(R)(R)
59thAssembly
AssemblyDistrict
District
59th
Representing:Apple
AppleValley,
Valley,
Hesperia,
San
Bernardino
Representing:
Hesperia,
San
Bernardino
StateCapitol,
Capitol,Room
Room2002,
2002,
Sacramento,
95814
State
Sacramento,
CACA
95814
(916)319-2059;
319-2059;FAX:
FAX:
(916)
319-2159
(916)
(916)
319-2159
Hesperia
HesperiaOffice
Office
15900
#100,
Hesperia,
CACA
92345
15900Smoketree
SmoketreeSt.,
St.,
#100,
Hesperia,
92345
(760)
(760)
244-5447
(760)244-5277;
244-5277;FAX:
FAX:
(760)
244-5447
[email protected];
http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/59
[email protected];
http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/59
Assembly
Hagman
(R)(R)
AssemblyMember
MemberCurt
Curt
Hagman
Rev. 01/24/2011
60th
60thAssembly
AssemblyDistrict
District
Representing:
Representing:Chino
ChinoHills
Hills
State Capitol, 4130, Sacramento, CA 94249-0060
State Capitol, 4130, Sacramento, CA 94249-0060
(916)319-2060; FAX: (916)319-2160
(916)319-2060; FAX: (916)319-2160
Chino Hills Office
Chino Hills Office
13920 City Center Dr., Ste. 260, Chino Hills, CA 91709
13920
City Center
Ste.627-1841
260, Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909)
627-7021;
FAX:Dr.,
(909)
(909)
627-7021; FAX: (909) 627-1841
[email protected];
http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/60
www.legislature.ca.gov
3rd
District Supervisor Neil Derry
rd
3rd District3
Supervisor
District Supervisor
Neil
Derry
Neil Derry
Representing:
Colton,
Grand
Terrace, Highland, Loma Linda, Redlands, San
Representing:
Representing:
Colton, Grand
Colton,
Terrace,
Grand
Highland,
Terrace,
Highland,
Loma
Redlands,
Linda, Redlands,
San
San
Bernardino,
Yucaipa,
Big
Bear,
Yucca Loma
ValleyLinda,
Bernardino,
Bernardino,
Yucaipa,
Big
Yucaipa,
Bear,
Yucca
Big
Bear,
Valley
Valley Ave., 5th Fl.,
County Government Center,
385Yucca
N. Arrowhead
County Government
County
Government
Center,
385
Center,
N.
Arrowhead
385
N.
Arrowhead
Ave.,
5th
Fl.,
Ave.,
5th
Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 (909)387-4855; FAX: (909)387-3018
San Bernardino,
San Bear
Bernardino,
CA Lake
92415District
CA
(909)387-4855;
92415
(909)387-4855;
FAX: (909)387-3018
FAX: (909)387-3018
Big
Office
Big Bear Lake
Big
District
Lake
Office
District
Office
477 Bear
Summit
Blvd,
Big Bear
Lake, CA 92315
477 Summit
Blvd,
Big
Bear
Lake,
CA
92315
477
Summit
Blvd,
Big
Bear
Lake,
CA
92315
(909)866-0140; FAX: (909)866-0139
Rev.
01/24/2011
(909)866-0140;
FAX: (909)866-0139
(909)866-0140;
FAX: (909)866-0139
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd3
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd3
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd3
th
4 District Chairman Gary Ovitt
4th DistrictRepresenting:
4th
Chairman
District Chairman
Gary
Ovitt
Gary Hills,
Ovitt Montclair, Ontario
Chino,
Chino
Representing:
Representing:
Chino,
Chino
Chino,
Hills,
Chino
Montclair,
Hills,
Montclair,
Ontario
Ontario
County
Government
Center,
385 N.
Arrowhead
Ave., 5th Fl.,
County Government
County
Government
Center,
385
Center,
N.
Arrowhead
N. Arrowhead
Ave., 5th Fl.,
Ave., 5th Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 385
(909)387-4866
San Bernardino,
San Bernardino,
CA
92415
CA(909)387-4866
92415 (909)387-4866
Chino
District
Office
Chino District
Chino
Office
District
OfficeCA 91710
13160
7th
St., Chino,
13160 7th (909)465-1895
St., Chino,
CAChino,
91710 CA 91710
13160
7th St.,
(909)465-1895
(909)465-1895
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd4
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd4
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd4
5th
District Vice-Chair Josie Gonzales
5th DistrictRepresenting:
5th
Vice-Chair
District Vice-Chair
Josie
Gonzales
JosieColton,
Gonzales
Bloomington,
Fontana, Muscoy, Rialto, San Bernardino
Representing:
Representing:
Bloomington,
Bloomington,
Colton,
Fontana,
Colton,
Fontana,Rialto,
Muscoy,
San
Rialto,
Bernardino
County
Government
Center,
385 N.Muscoy,
Arrowhead
Ave.,
5th
Fl., San Bernardino
County Government
County
Government
Center,
385
Center,
N.
Arrowhead
385
N.
Arrowhead
Ave., 5th
Fl.,
Ave.,
5th Fl.,
San Bernardino, CA 92415 (909)387-4565;
FAX
(909)387-5392
San Bernardino,
San Bernardino,
CA 92415 CA
(909)387-4565;
92415 (909)387-4565;
FAX (909)387-5392
FAX (909)387-5392
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5
Rev. 01/24/2011
Rev. 01/24/2011
Rev. 01/24/2011
[email protected]; http://arc.asm.ca.gov/member/60
Assembly Member Norma Torres (D)
Assembly
Member
61st
Assembly
District Norma Torres (D)
61st Assembly
District
Representing:
Chino,
Guasti, Montclair, Ontario
st
1st District1
Supervisor
District Supervisor
Brad
Mitzelfelt
Brad
Representing:
Adelanto,
AppleMitzelfelt
Valley, Baker, Barstow, Hesperia, Lucerne Valley,
Representing:
Representing:
Adelanto,
Apple
Adelanto,
Valley,
Apple
Baker,
Valley,
Barstow,
Baker,Hesperia,
Barstow, Hesperia,
Lucerne Valley,
Lucerne Valley,
Needles,
Trona,
Twentynine
Palms,
Victorville
Needles, Trona,
Needles,
Twentynine
Trona,
Twentynine
Palms,
Victorville
Palms,
Victorville Ave., 5th Fl.,
County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead
County Government
County
Government
Center,CA
385
Center,
N. Arrowhead
385 N. Arrowhead
Ave., 5th Fl.,
Ave., 5th Fl.,
San
Bernardino,
92415
(909)387-4830
San Bernardino,
San Bernardino,
CA District
92415 CA
(909)387-4830
92415 (909)387-4830
Hesperia
Office
Hesperia District
Hesperia
Office
District
Office
9329 Mariposa
Road,
Suite 205, Hesperia, CA 92392
9329 Mariposa
Suite
205, Suite
Hesperia,
CA 92392
9329 Road,
Mariposa
Road,
205,Fax:
Hesperia,
CA 92392
(760)955-5400;
(800)472-8597;
(760)955-5410
(760)955-5400;
(800)472-8597;
Fax:
(760)955-5410
(760)955-5400;
(800)472-8597;
Fax: (760)955-5410
Barstow
Field Office:
(760)256-4748;
FAX: (760)256-4994
Barstow Field
Office:
(760)256-4748;
FAX:
(760)256-4994
Barstow
Field
Office:
(760)256-4748;
FAX:
(760)256-4994
Twentynine Palms Field Office: (760)361-8577;
FAX: (760)361-8579
Twentynine
Palms Field
Office:
(760)361-8577;
FAX: (760)361-8579
Twentynine
Palms
Field
Office:
(760)361-8577;
FAX: (760)361-8579
Wrightwood
Field
Office:
(760)249-1996
Wrightwood
Field Field
Office:
(760)249-1996
Wrightwood
Field
Office:
(760)249-1996
Needles
Office:
(800)472-8597
Needles Field
Office:
(800)472-8597
Needles
Field
Office: (800)472-8597
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd1
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd1
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd1
nd
2nd District Supervisor Janice Rutherford
2nd District
2
Supervisor
District Supervisor
Janice
Rutherford
Janice
Representing:
Crestline,
Devore,Rutherford
Fontana, Lake Gregory, Rancho Cucamonga, Upland
Representing:
Representing:
Crestline,
Devore,
Crestline,
Fontana,
Devore,
Fontana,
Gregory,
LakeRancho
Gregory,
Cucamonga,
Rancho
Upland Upland
County
Government
Center,
385Lake
N.
Arrowhead
Avenue,
5th
Fl., Cucamonga,
County Government
County
Government
Center,CA
385
Center,
N. Arrowhead
385
N. Arrowhead
Avenue,FAX:
5th
Avenue,
Fl.,
5th Fl.,
San
Bernardino,
92415
(909)387-4833;
(909)387-3265
San Bernardino,
San
Bernardino,
CA
92415
CA
(909)387-4833;
92415
(909)387-4833;
FAX:
(909)387-3265
FAX:
(909)387-3265
Rancho Cucamonga District Office
Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga
District
Office
District
Office CA 91730
8303
Haven
Ave., Rancho
Cucamonga,
8303 Haven
Ave.,
Rancho
Cucamonga,
CA 91730 CA 91730
8303
Haven
Ave.,
Rancho
Cucamonga,
(909)945-4297;
FAX:
(909)945-4037
(909)945-4297;
FAX:
(909)945-4037
(909)945-4297;
FAX:
(909)945-4037
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd2
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd2
http://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd2
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San Bernardino, CA 92408
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