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THE Summer 2009 Vol. 17, No. 2 Official publication of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association POLICEMEN’S magazine 2009 Legislative Breakfast The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 1 As a Special Benefit PB & PA of IL Members Save 20% at Fromyouflowers.com Using Promotion Code 989 Use your member discount and save 20%!!!! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Preferred Service to Corporate Clients Simply log on to: www.fromyouflowers.com/ilpba or call 800.838.8853 and use Promotion Code 989 2 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine IN THIS ISSUE ARTICLES The official publication of the Police Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois Aims and Policies of the Police Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois 1. To issue a quarterly publication known as The Policemen’s Magazine. Reader information..........................4 The Executive Board.......................5 NLEOM Donation............................6 Smoot Returns to Harvard...............7 2009 Officer of the Year................. 11 2009 Convention...........................17 2. To urge adequate compensation for all police officers employed in the various police departments in the state of Illinois. Victory for PBLC............................21 Police Discipline............................23 3. To help in defraying the funeral expenses of all police officers dying of natural causes or those who are killed in the line of duty. NAPO Legislative Scorecard.........26 2009 Softball ................................37 4. To act in the interest of and for the benefit of all police officers employed by police departments in the state of Illinois and for those members who have been pensioned from the same police departments and to promote their welfare. Hobart “Curly” Rogers...................40 Youth Grant Application.................43 PB&PA Visa Application.................45 5. To disseminate useful and helpful knowledge pertaining to law enforcement. 6. To create a cooperative spirit between the police departments and the citizens of this state. 7. To work for the expansion of the order. 8. To sponsor worthwhile youth programs for boys and girls throughout the state of Illinois. 9. To secure suitable pensions and disability remuneration and proper compen sation for dependents of deceased police officers. 10. To ensure uniformity of state traffic laws and to promote general public safety. 11. To inform government officials and state legislators of the problems of law enforcement officers as related to their working conditions and salaries. 12. To defend and publicize the integrity of the vast majority of Illinois police officers who, at great personal sacrifice, are devoting their lives and careers to the noble profession of law enforcement. The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT NEWS Unit # 6 - Rockford........................29 Unit #27 - Peoria...........................30 Unit #71 - Dekalb...........................32 Unit #73 - North Riverside.............33 Unit #114 - Peoria School Dist.......34 Unit #185 - University of Chicago..35 CONTACT US 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 Toll-free 800-303-4531 (217) 523-5141 Fax (217) 523-7677 www.pbpa.org Email: [email protected] Summer 2009 3 UNIT NEWS #? YOUR UN IT What has your unit been doing? • • • • • • Did you have a local picnic for your members and their families? Is anyone from your unit involved in the Special Olympics? Are you using your Youth Grant to sponsor little league teams or other summer activities? Has anyone been awarded special commendations lately? Any promotions or retirements you would like to share? Anything happening in your department or community that you would like to share with other PB&PA members? You do not have to be the official “secretary” for your unit. We accept articles and pictures from all of our members! You can send in anything at anytime and we will add it to the next magazine issue. If you don’t think you’re a great writer, just send in a picture with who and what is pictured and we’ll add a caption. Just be sure to include your name and a phone number where we can reach you for verification. Send submissions to: PB&PA of IL, 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702. WIN A GOLF SHIRT Members: Look for this picture throughout the magazine and submit the page number, your name, unit, address, and phone number for a chance to win a PBPA golf shirt.* READER INFORMATION Editorial Deadlines: February 1 to print in March (Spring) May 1 to print in June (Summer) August 1 to print in September (Fall) November 1 to print in December (Winter) Text: • Please type all material. • Please do not type in all caps. Submit entries to: Shelly Howard PB&PA of IL 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 * One winner will be drawn from all eligible entries on the date of the next editorial deadline. 4 Summer 2009 Photos: • Original prints or digital photos (jpeg) are preferred. • Any photo captions should be typed to be read left to right and easily matched to the picture. • If you would like your picture returned, please indicate the name and address of the person it should be returned to. • Use cardboard to protect any photos being sent through the US Postal Service. The Policemen’s Magazine EXECUTIVE BOARD & STAFF President Richard Gillespie 608 Blair Street Alton, IL 62002 Home: 618-462-5961 Work: 618-463-3505 x235 Cell: 618-781-0282 1st Vice President Jim Genz 15 Primrose Lane Sycamore, IL 60178 Home: 815-899-3399 Work: 847-289-2664 Cell: 815-757-5541 2nd Vice President Rich Holman 238 Melrose Drive Colona, IL 61241 Work: 309-752-1555 Cell: 309-781-5634 Financial Secretary John Pallohusky 1616 W. Pershing Road Chicago, IL 60609 Work: 773-376-7272 Treasurer Mike Eddlemon 4321 N. Nelson Dr Peoria, Il 61614 Home: 309-691-3528 Work: 309-208-4552 Cell: 309-472-2323 Recording Secretary Bruce Brannum 3812 Modesto Drive Rockford, IL 61114 Home: 815-877-3787 Work: 815-987-5824 Cell: 815-222-7471 Youth Activities Director Troy L. Hogren 22601 Bo-Sue Court Danville, IL 61834 Home: 217-431-4213 Work: 217-431-2244 Cell: 217-474-0429 The Policemen’s Magazine Sgt.-at-Arms Todd Keil 13817 Deer Ridge Road Bloomington, IL 61704 Work: 309-434-2700 Cell: 309-275-0055 Sgt.-at-Arms Kevin Bettis 17331 Woodland Lakes Drive Petersburg, IL 62675 Cell: 217-741-1416 Chief Legal Counsel Sean Smoot 435 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62702 Work: 217-523-5141 Home: 217-793-2079 Cell: 217-725-9979 Governmental Affairs Joel Brunsvold 435 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62702 Work: 217-523-5141 Fax: 217-523-7677 Magazine Staff: Shelly Howard, Layout & Editing 435 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62702 Work: 217-523-5141 Fax: 217-523-7677 PB&PA of Illinois 435 W. Washington St. Springfield, IL 62702 Office: 217-523-5141 Fax: 217-523-7677 Toll Free: 800-303-4531 Home Page: www.pbpa.org Association Committees SPORTS COMMITTEE Chairman: Jim Genz, Elgin Members: James Brown, Aurora Dan O’Shea, Elgin Rick Dhabalt, Springfield Dave Frame, Belleville Terry Hepner, Galesburg Rick Hutchison, Bradley University Shane Gibbs, Alton Larry Osenga, Kankakee Todd Weir, Normal Tina Hartz, Knox County Kevin Bettis, Conservation Police Harold Combs, Rockford Tom Miller, Quincy BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Chairman: Ron White, Decatur Members: Ron Hartzell, Peoria Robert Kirchner, Chicago Jim Chadwick, Rock Island Dave Cone, Rockford Joe Johnston, Champaign PROUd member of Napo Summer 2009 5 EXECUTIVE BOARD REQUESTING BACK-UP!!! Message from your Executive Board – We are committed to seeing the National Law Enforcement Museum transformed from an architect’s vision to real place of honor. But we need your help – Please contribute using the form on the next page. LET’S BUILD THIS HOUSE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT! EXECUTIVE BOARD REQUESTING BACK-UP!!! 6 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine YOU CAN HELP REACH OUR GOAL In October 2006, the Police Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois proudly announced our goal of collecting $100,000 over the next five years to show our support of the National Law Enforcement Museum to be built in Washington, D.C. The National Law Enforcement Museum will be the only one of its kind in the world; it will be the only museum dedicated to telling the stories of the Law Enforcement Community. For more information on the Museum (and also the National Police Memorial which honors are fallen brothers and sisters) please check out their website at http://www.nleomf.com. We look forward to reaching this goal with your support. A $10 donation by each member will get us there! Please use the form below and help us honor all in the Law Enforcement Community. In order for the PB&PA of IL to receive credit for your donation, please send all checks to the Springfield Office at 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702. 2009 Pledge Form I / We _________________________________ pledge the following: (Individual or Unit Name) A one time only donation of $___________________. Check enclosed. A yearly donation of $_____________________ (total donation) Payable each January from now until 2010 in equal installments of $_______________. A check in the amount of $______________ (the first yearly installment) is enclosed. For those individuals and units making 3 year pledges, reminder invoices will be sent to you in December. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Please make checks payable to: The PB&PA of IL with “For Museum Fund” on the memo line and mail to 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702 The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 7 N E W ! ! ! Full Color PB&PA Static Window Clings & License Plate Frames Order yours today!!! In 2009: MEMBER june 18 Golf Tournament hosted by Decatur August 1 Deadline for the fall magazine D e l i v e r t o : _________________________________ U n i t # : _____________________________________ A d d r e s s : ____________________________________ C i t y / S t a t e / Z i p : _____________________________ August 15-16 Softball Tournament hosted by Elgin October 23-25 PB&PA Convention hosted by Rockford A m o u n t o r d e r e d : _______ To t a l : _______ Mail Check and Order form to: PB&PA of Illinois Attention: Shelly 435 W. Washington St. Springfield, Il 62702 Novemebr 1 Deadline for winter magazine $.50 each A Police Officer’s Prayer Lord I ask for courage — Courage to face and conquer my own fears. Courage to take me where others will not go. D e l i v e r t o : _________________________________ U n i t # : _____________________________________ A d d r e s s : ____________________________________ C i t y / S t a t e / Z i p : _____________________________ A m o u n t o r d e r e d : _______ To t a l : _______ Mail Check and Order form to: PB&PA of Illinois Attention: Shelly 435 W. Washington St. Springfield, Il 62702 8 Summer 2009 1 for $3 2 for $5 I ask for strength — Strength of body to protect others. Strength of spirit to lead others. I ask for dedication — Dedication to my job, to do it well. Dedication to my community, to keep it safe. Give me Lord, concern — Concern for others who trust me. Concern and compassion for those who need me. And please Lord, through it all, be at my side ... —Author Unknown The Policemen’s Magazine Official Business THERE IS JUST NO WAY TO SAY IT: IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR PERSONNEL FILE ... YOU’RE WRONG! GET A COPY OF IT TODAY! REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL RECORD REVIEW I _____________________________, do hereby formally request to review my personnel file pursuant to the Personnel Record Review Act, 820 ILCS 40/0.01, et seq. Accordingly, I request that my employer, the city/town of ________________________, provide me with a copy, pursuant to Section 3 of the Act, of any and all records to which I am entitled under the Personnel Record Review Act. __________________________________ _________________________________ Signature Date A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM THE PB&PA LABOR COMMITTEE “Professional Representation for Law Enforcement Professionals” For Information Call 1-800-303-4531 The Policemen’s Magazine POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT LABOR COMMITTEE Summer 2009 9 Member News LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Are you nearing retirement after serving your local department for 20 years or more? Would you like to become a lifetime member with the PB&PA of IL, but your unit is less than 20 years old? Did you know that you can “buy-out”, at halfprice, the years of membership dues that you would need to reach your 20-year minimum with the Association? For example: Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Unit #155 joined the Association in 1996. If one of their officers retired now after being on that department for 20 years and having paid Association dues since 1996, he or she would only have 12 years with the PB&PA of Illinois. If he or she wanted to pay for the remaining eight years in advance to become a lifetime member and receive his/her gold card, he or she would need to pay $168 (8 years x $42 per year divided by 2). He or she also has the option to continue paying yearly dues at the full membership rate (currently $42) until such time as he or she reached the 20-year minimum and receives his/her gold card at that time. Congratulations Thomas Gambini, of Unit #6 - Rockford. His entry was drawn from all the cards, letters and emails that we received identifying page 11 as the correct page where the hidden picture could be found. A golf shirt was sent to him. Check out this issue for your chance to win. See page 4 for details. 10 Summer 2009 Law enforcement code of ethics As an Illinois Law Enforcement Officer ... My fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop selfrestraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever-secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately, without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession ... law enforcement. The Policemen’s Magazine 2009 POLICE BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Help the PB&PA honor your department’s top cop(s) by sending your nomination for the PB&PA Police Officer of the Year today! This award shall be given to an individual police officer or group of officers who, in the opinion of the selection committee, are worthy of recognition for their accomplishments. In addition to the award itself, there will be two individual police officers or groups of officers selected to receive Honorable Mention Awards. Any member of the PB&PA may nominate any certified peace officer employed full-time in any agency in Illinois for the Police Officer of the Year Award. Membership in the PB&PA is not required to be nominated or to win. The nomination simply requires a letter from a member identifying the officer(s) nominated as well as completely and accurately describing the incident(s) in which the officer(s) was (were) involved where he or she demonstrated outstanding service, exemplary job performance or heroism. All nominations and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Executive Office of the PB&PA no later than September 1, 2009. The nominations should be for heroics or outstanding service that has taken place during the period of July 1, 2008, through July 1, 2009. These awards will be presented to the recipients at the banquet on the Saturday night of the PB&PA’s Annual Convention in October. Please send nominations to: PB&PA Executive Office 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 11 Corporate Sponsors 12 Summer 2009 Town & County Family Restaraunt Tri Central Co-op Tyjax Ironworks Inc. U P S Store Upper Consulting Inc. 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Superior Metal Products Inc. 02/04/09 - 05/04/09 The Policemen’s Magazine The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 13 Get In The Know. T H E V O I C E O F T H E N A T I O N ’ S L A W E N F O R C E M EN T C O M M U N I T Y Photo courtesy The Boston Globe Inside News You Can Use 28 MURDER DROP 40 BAD PARTIES 56 MELTDOWN This city is celebrating an almost unheard of drop in the number of homicides. A new strategy may be behind the stats. Police have their hands full when they have to police colleges with binge drinking going on. Here’s one cop who’s making a difference. DECEMBER 2008 VOLUME XV NO. 12 � PRICE $3.75 � www.APBweb.com This disaster could be coming to your city, county or town. Read it and be prepared for the worst. AP Photo PLUS . . . APB’s Top Ten List Opinion/Editorial APB’s Believe It or Not In the Line of Duty Advertiser Index Employment Listings Fahey was one of a kind by Mark Nichols Some people were just born to be cops. Walter Fahey, a legendary Boston police officer who recently passed away, was one of those individuals. The Boston Globe Globe’s Kevin Cullen recently paid tribute to Fahey in an article that illustrated just how much infl fluence a cop can have on the job, in his city and as an example for others to follow. Cullen began his article with a tale from the end of Fahey’s career: “Eleven years ago, two weeks before he was forced to retire at the manda- Huge cuts are ahead by Jose Torres The hits just keep on coming. In California, Sacramento of offi ficials say they will have to make drastic cuts to the city’s police budget. And just like in other cities such as San Antonio, Texas, those who stand the most to lose are law enforcement officers and the communities that they serve. According to a recent article by Ryan Lillis of the Sacramento Bee Bee, the Sacramento Police Department Continued on page 43 Continued on page 64 Bowling Green Police offificers lock down the campus of Western Kentucky University recently after reports of gunfifire that later turned out to be unfounded. Photo courtesy College Heights Herald/Matt Fields-Johnson. Foot pursuit restrictions by Cynthia Brown Check out all the info on the upcoming Western States Police & Fire Games – pages 38-39. Legendary street cop There’s a new foot pursuit policy in the Austin Police Department. From now on, of offi ficers in that agency will have to ask themselves a long list of questions before chasing criminal suspects by foot. According to a report in the Austin American Statesman by Tony Plohet- ski, Austin police of offi ficers must evaluate the immediate danger, consider whether a suspect is known and can be arrested later, and ask themselves what would be gained from pursuing the suspect before beginning foot chases. The change in policy resulted in part from an incident last year where Valued Union Member 1212 Main Street Anytown, US 12345 10 20 32 46 52 53 Walter Fahey was a legend in the Boston P.D. Hundreds attended his funeral to honor his work. Continued on page 31 Order your own personal subscription today. Call 1-800-234-0056 or go to www.apbweb.com Special Union Thank-You Rate! $1 an issue for 1 year (12 issues) 30% Savings off normal rate! 80% Savings off cover price! Call Today! 800-234-0056 ext. 101 or mail a check or money order to: APB, 43 Thorndike Street, Floor 2, Cambridge MA 02141 14 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee Professional Representation for Law Enforcement Professionals Protecting the protectors Heading into collective bargaining without a professional negotiator and the backing of a statewide police union is like confronting an armed suspect without a weapon and backup. Your fellow officers have good intentions, but they’re no match for the experienced negotiators retained by your employer. Bargaining a fair contract requires the work of skilled negotiators and professionals trained in the arts of mediation and arbitration. You need and deserve excellent representation and with the PBLC, you’ll have it. The PBLC commitment The PBLC is a not for profit corporation affiliated with the PB&PA. Our highly trained, specialized staff includes experienced labor representatives and in-house legal counsel, all of whom participate in continuing legal and labor education. The PBLC’s board of directors, also known as the State Labor Committee, is organized by and for the rank and file and is composed solely of full time police officers. Leading the way The PB&PA took the lead in securing collective bargaining rights for law enforcement officers in Illinois. By helping draft the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and then spearheading its passage, the PB&PA has been at the forefront of police labor issues. The PBLC was created to further advance the PB&PA’s police representation and protection goals. Since its inception, the PBLC has led the way in preserving the rights and enforcing the collective bargaining agreements of Illinois law enforcement professionals. Serving you is our mission The PBLC is not concerned with making a profit at the expense of hard working police officers. That’s why police officers from every corner of The Policemen’s Magazine the state value their relationship with the PBLC. They know that they can call upon their Labor Representative or an Attorney any time a problem arises — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are committed to providing the best representation possible, when police officers need it. When you’re at work, so is the staff of the PBLC. Protecting your interests Collective Bargaining: Your bargaining unit is unique. The PBLC represents each individual bargaining unit based upon the needs, goals and expectations of that Unit. Your PBLC Labor Representative provides assistance, advice and advocacy at the bargaining table. individual member at binding grievance arbitration at no additional cost to the unit. Unfair labor practices: The PBLC will process all unfair labor charges against your employer and argue before the State Labor Relations Board at no additional cost the unit or its member. Defending your rights: Legal advice is as close as a phone call The Legal Defense fund is a pre-paid, pre-planned legal service available to all certified PBLC members in good standing. Interest arbitration: If a satisfactory bargaining agreement cannot be reached, the PBLC will provide an experienced attorney to represent your bargaining unit at interest arbitration at no additional expense to the unit. The Legal Defense Benefit includes: • Representation at discipline and discharge proceedings at Arbitration or before the Police and Fire Board or Civil Service Commission. • Representation during internal investigation interviews. • Representation during criminal investigations and proceedings in which the criminal offense allegedly occurred during the performance of the member's official police duties. • Initial consultation and advice in civil rights violation cases, including referral to a reputable civil rights attorney for representation at a discounted rate. • Peace of mind in knowing that if you are accused, you have someone to turn to. Grievance processing: Through a Labor Representative and, in some cases, Legal Counsel, the PBLC provides advice and assistance to bargaining units and individual members in filing and processing grievances. Attorney-client relationship Any member who uses this benefit becomes the client of the individual attorney retained for representation. The PBLC will not infringe upon the attorney’s independent professional judgment in rendering legal services under this plan. Grievance arbitration: There are occasions in which a compromise cannot be reached amicably. If your contract provides for grievance arbitration, the PBLC will provide and experienced attorney to represent your bargaining unit or an Of Special Note Legal services will not be provided under this plan if the adverse party is the Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee or the Police Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois. Contract maintenance: Once an agreement is reached, the PBLC monitors employer/employee actions during the term of the contract to ensure compliance. Your Labor Representative takes a proactive stance by meeting periodically with both the bargaining unit and management to address concerns and prevent misunderstandings. Summer 2009 15 SMOOT RETURNS TO HARVARD LAW SCHOOL MEETS WITH UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER During the weekend of April 16 through 19, 2009, representatives from the largest police unions in the United States and Canada converged on the Harvard campus to discuss a variety of current issues common to law enforcement. This important series of lectures and workshops was jointly hosted by American Police Beat (APB) magazine and the Harvard Law School Labor and Worklife Program (LWP). The busy agenda included a forum on gang crime violence, lectures by author Marty Linsky, political and media consultant Ron DeLord, law enforcement advocate Craig Floyd, Boston Police Patrolman’s Association and NAPO President Thomas Nee, and United States Attorney General Eric Holder. Our Chief Counsel, Sean Smoot, has been both an attendee and speaker at this prestigious gathering of police union leaders for the past 5 years. Unions present this year represented police officers or deputies from Honolulu, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Austin, Houston, Albuquerque, Detroit, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth, Dade County (Miami), Arlington, Atlanta, El Paso, Indianapolis, Mesa, Jacksonville, Minneapolis, San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and San Francisco. Canadian police union leaders represented organizations in Toronto, the Province of Ontario, and the Canadian National Police Association. This invitation only seminar is the “gold standard” for leaders of this nation’s police labor groups. The lecture topics and robust discussions that follow allow labor’s representatives to gain insights on trends and developing issues that are common to all. According to Smoot, “These union leaders often find as much value in developing peer networks as they do in the educational presentations.” This year’s agenda included presentations on the following topics: • Adaptive leadership •Education Based Discipline •Dealing with gang violence •Millennial demographics and its impact on the profession •Government budget analysis •Change survival in the 21st Century • Resourcing effective police association leadership • Race and its impact on law enforcement • Political activism As usual, participants learned that these issues are not constrained by national borders. The attendees learned early on that the problems common to US unions and associations are just as prevalent in Canadian organizations. It was also alarming to hear that Mexican border towns and cities are facing levels of discord and violence that directly and adversely impact the police departments on the US side of the border. Some of the most immediate problems identified by the Union representatives at the workshop are: • Fiscal crisis in municipal budgets • Stalled MOU negotiations and requested give-backs. • Significant and often dire staffing shortages. • Recruitment and retention struggles. • Civilianization of traditional police tasks. • Runaway or grandstanding civilian oversight. • Political backhanding of police unions by civic and elected leaders. • Inept or corrupt police/sheriff administrators. • Escalating levels of violence against street cops and deputies. If you are interested in learning more about these issues and other trends, visit the websites of the two co-hosting entities of the annual conference. They are: • American Police Beat - www.apbweb.com • The Harvard Law School Labor and Worklife Program - www.law.harvard.edu/programs/lwp 16 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE POLICE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION October 23rd, 24th, & 25th, 2009 For Reservations Call: Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center 7801 East State Street Rockford, Il 61108 (815)398-6000 or (800)-358-7666 Please tell the receptionist you are with the PB&PA when making your reservation. Deadline for pre-registration is August 28th, 2009 Registration fee for delegate: $190 Registration fee for guest: $150 Registration after August 29th, 2009 Registration fee for delegate: $200 Registration fee for guest: $160 Hotel Rooms must be reserved b y September 15 th If you have any questions, please contact: Bruce Brannum at (815)222-7471 or Shelly Howard at (217)523-5141 X206. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - cut and return bottom portion- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name of Delegate:_____________________________________________________________ First Last Please Check Appropriate: Delegate _____ Retired _____ Unit #:________________ Department:________________ Guest Name:__________________________________________________________________ First Last Guest Program attendance: Yes _____ No _____ Make Checks payable to: PBPA6 Mail Registration form and payment to: The Policemen’s Magazine 2009 Convention Registration c/o Bruce Brannum P.O. Box 144 Rockford, Il 61105 Summer 2009 17 BenefitGolfTournament To support Autism Speaks and Special Olympics Friday June 26, 2009 Tee-Offat10:00AM CloverLeafGolfCourse FosterburgRd.,Alton,Il. 4-Person Scramble / Shotgun start / FOUR Hole-in-One Prizes Two Closest to Pin Prizes / Skins BothLunchandDinnerincluded! CouponforFreeroundofgolfforeveryPlayer! Only $75 per person Player 1: _____________________________________ Player 2: _____________________________________ Player 3: _____________________________________ Player 4: _____________________________________ Return this form and a check payable to: Village of Bethalto Fund Raiser acct. Bethalto Police Dept. 213 N. Prairie St. Bethalto, Il. 62010 618-377-5266 18 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 19 2009 Golf Outing hosted by: PB&PA Unit #39, Decatur June 18th, 2009 Practice Rounds reserved June, 17th at Hickory Point Golf Course Hotel Rooms available at: The Country Inn & Suites 150 Hickory Point Frontage Road Decatur, IL 62526 (217) 872-2402 Rates starting at $95.00 727 Weaver Rd. Decatur, Il 62521 217-421-7444 Hospitality Room Wednesday at Buffalo Wild Wings Located 5 Blocks from the hotel. Lunch will b e provided at noon! Fee is $85 per golfer Four Golfers per Team Morning Round will begin at 8:00 AM Afternoon Round will begin around 1:00PM Mail Fee and Form to: PBPA Unit #39 P.O. Box 1487 Decatur, Il 62523 2009 Golf Outing Entry Form Name of Golfers:______________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Team Captain:________________________________ E-mail address:_______________________________ Unit Name/Number____________________________ For questions please contact: a Morning Round Jim Dellert or Doug Allen (217)424-2738 or (217)519-0124 a Afternoon Round address will be used to notify you of tee time [email protected] or [email protected] 20 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine POLICEMEN’S BENEVOLENT LABOR COMMITTEE A Huge victory for the Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee and Public Employees throughout the State of Illinois By Teresa L. Heisel, Labor Representative Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee © 2009 All Rights Reserved. Around 2002, I was sitting at the annual Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Program at Chicago Kent School of Law, I listened to updates of cases under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. An administrative law judge from the Labor Board questioned why we still have cases involving an employee’s right to Union representation during questioning by his employer. This right was examined by the United States Supreme Court in the case N.L.R.B. v. Weingarten, 420 U.S. 251 (1975). It has since been adopted by State of Illinois under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. The judge asserted that if an employee requests Union representation, why question whether or not he is afforded that right and run the risk of violating the employee’s rights under the Act. What does is hurt to give the employee a witness? I’ve often wondered this myself. The only conclusion I can come to is that it hurts some employers’ ego. In 2003, Officer Mark Manicki was a probationary officer with the Ottawa Police Department. He was approximately ten months into his twelve month probationary period. In most collective bargaining agreements, probationary officers are at-will employees. As such, they must complete their probationary period before given all of the rights, including disciplinary procedures, enumerated in the collective bargaining unit. However, there is no distinction between a probationary officer and a non-probationary officer when it comes to the right to have union representation present while being questioned by the Employer. This right is afforded to all public employees under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act if the following criteria applies: 1.The meeting between the employee and his superiors is investigatory. 2.The employee reasonably believes that disciplinary action may result. 3.The employee requests union representation Officer Manicki was on-duty October 21, 2003. Earlier in the evening, the employees held a union meeting where there were some disagreements. The disagreement spilled over into the Department between two officers. A physical altercation ensued in the presence of Officer Manicki. In an attempt to break-up the altercation, Officer Manicki, and the two other officers went over a desk breaking a City owned computer. Chief of Police Brian Zeilmann called in the Illinois State Police to investigate the incident. After the I.S.P. finished their investigation, the Chief assigned the two Captains in the Department to begin an internal investigation. The two officers originally involved in the altercation were questioned and given the right to union representation. On November 15, 2003, Officer Manicki was also questioned. He asked for union representation and his request was denied. Captain Michael Kessinger informed Manicki that he was not the focus of the investigation, he was simply the witness to the incident that occurred on October 21st. Manicki again requested union representation and again he was denied. His interview was recorded. The Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee filed an Unfair Labor Practice against the City of Ottawa for refusing to give Officer Manicki union representation. Subsequently, the two officers given union representation were disciplined for periods of three and five days. Probationary Officer Mark Manicki was fired. Chief Zeilmann wrote a letter to the Ottawa Board of Fire and Police Commission requesting that the Board terminate Manicki. His written reason for this request was due to statements that arose out of the interview where Manicki requested Union representation and was denied. The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 21 A two day hearing at the Illinois State Labor Relations Board in Chicago was held in early 2005. On August 21, 2008 an administrative law judge issued a recommended decision and order dismissing the U.L.P. charges against the City. In particular, the Judge wrote that he did not believe Officer Manicki reasonably believed that he might be disciplined. P.B.L.C. Senior Staff Attorney Shane Voyles appealed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge. The Judge’s decision and order was overturned by the full panel of the Illinois State Labor Relations Board. In part, the Board wrote: It is irrelevant whether Manicki actually believed disciplinary action might result, as the standard for determining whether an employee reasonably expects discipline is “objective”, measured in light of all the circumstances of the case. In addition, the fact that Manicki was a probationary employee left him vulnerable to severe discipline for any policy violations he may have committed. Under the circumstances of this case, Manicki had a reasonable expectation that disciplinary action might result, and accordingly, his Weingarten rights attached at the November 15 interview. As noted above, the City was not obligated to automatically provide Manicki with union representation upon request, however, it could not, where the right had at tached, as herein, deny his request and continue the interview without violating the Act. Weingarten, 420 U.S. 251. Accordingly, we find Respondent violated Section IO(a)( I) of the Act in that it denied Manicki’s request for union representation at the November 15 interview. The full Board ordered the City of Ottawa to comply with the following: 1. Cease and desist from: questioning Mark Manicki or any of its other employees after they have asserted their right to union representation when Weingarten has attached, until such representation has been provided; in any like or related manner, interfering with, restraining, or coercing its employees in the exercise of rights guaranteed them under the Illinois Labor Relations Act. 2. Take the following affirmative action designed to effectuate the policies of the Illinois Labor Relations Act: reinstate Mark Manicki to the position of police officer without prejudice to his seniority or other rights and privileges; make whole Mark Manicki for all losses of any type incurred as a result of. or in connection With, his illegal discharge by Respondent, including back pay with interest as allowed by the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, at seven percent per annum, calculated from the date of his discharge to the date he is made whole; expunge from Respondent City’s files any reference to the termination of Manicki’s employment and notify him in writing both that this has been done and that evidence of the unlawful termination will not be used as a basis for future personnel actions against him; preserve, and upon request, make available to the Board or its agents for examination and copying, all records, reports and other documents necessary to analyze the amount of backpay due under the terms of this decision; post, for 60 consecutive days, at all places where notices to employees of the City of Ottawa are regularly posted, signed copies of the attached notice. Respondent City shall take reasonable steps to insure that the notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by any other material. 3.Notify the Board, in writing, within 20 days of the date of this order, of the steps that Respondent City has taken to comply herewith. So, I got the answer to my question, Who does it hurt? It hurts the employee who could be wrongfully terminated. It hurts the employer who will now pay Officer Manicki four years of back pay and benefits. It hurts the morale of a police department that prides itself on obtaining information lawfully. It hurts the tax payers who ultimately have to pay the bill. Unfortunately, the person who actually perpetrated the deprivation of his rights pays nothing…. 22 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine Constitutional Violations Do Not Necessarily Warrant Police Discipline By Lt. Jeff Mappa Since the 1970’s there has been a proliferation of civil suits against police officers and their Departments. Many of these suits allege that the officer(s) conducted an unreasonable search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Almost invariably, there is an accompanying administrative complaint that must be investigated. In today’s climate, with increased expectations and accountability of officers, citizen complaints alleging misconduct against officers are taken very seriously by Police Departments. Most Departments have a policy and procedure for processing, investigating, and determining fault when misconduct is alleged by citizens. Determining whether an officer conducted an unreasonable search or seizure under the Fourth Amendment can be a daunting task for an administrative investigator. Undoubtedly, he or she must be familiar with the laws pertaining to search and seizure. It is important, however, that a conclusion that an officer violated a constitutional right be a necessary, but not sufficient, basis for finding the officer acted wrongly. Similarly to how courts assess the backdrop for the constitutional violation before ruling as to the admissibility of the evidence in the criminal case, or, whether the officer should face potential liability in a civil case, an administrative investigation should contemplate these same ideas. The Fourth Amendment reads, in part: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures … .” The laws of search and seizure can sometimes be very difficult for officers to apply in the field, especially when not afforded the luxury of aforethought. Still, when an officer conducts a search or seizure he or she must be able to demonstrate the requisite justification, i.e., reasonable suspicion, probable cause, exigent circumstances, etc., in order for his or her action to be deemed reasonable under the Fourth Amendment. These decisions are commonly challenged in future criminal proceedings, and, sometimes, as a basis for a federal lawsuit. At the criminal proceeding, a constitutional violation does not necessarily result in evidence being excluded from trial. The constitutional requirement that bars the admission of evidence at trial obtained illegally, known colloquially as the exclusionary rule, was developed primarily to deter police misconduct. However, a plethora of judicially carved-out exceptions have evolved to ensure that prior to imposing this draconian sanction, the rule’s purpose; that is, deterring police misconduct, would likely be achieved by excluding the evidence from trial. Consequently, then, unlawfully obtained evidence is sometimes admitted into evidence notwithstanding a constitutional violation, thereby leaving an aggrieved person with no remedy at the criminal trial. When an aggrieved person resorts to the civil courts for relief, officers can be shielded from vexatious civil litigation by invoking the defense of qualified immunity. This immunity is more encompassing than merely protecting officers from liability; it results in dismissing the lawsuit at the incipient stage of the process. The bedrock of this defense is the understanding that officers cannot be expected to be well-versed in all of the The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 23 intricate rulings on constitutional law. Courts appreciate that sometimes officers can violate the constitution reasonably; in other words, an officer can reasonably be unreasonable for purposes of dismissing a lawsuit. Courts are intimately aware of the chilling effect in the law-enforcement community that would result from subjecting officers to liability for reasonable mistakes of law. Similarly to the criminal case, then, a person whose constitutional rights have been acknowledged by the courts to have been violated may nevertheless be turned away from the halls of justice. Whether the issue is the exclusionary rule or the defense of qualified immunity, each are based on the understanding that proverbs such as “hindsight is twenty-twenty” and being a “Monday morning quarterback” should play no role in the courtroom when assessing the propriety of officers’ actions, particularly when officers are confronted with these decisions under rapidly unfolding and precarious situations. The same principles that keeps evidence admitted at trial and protects officers from lawsuits should apply in the administrative investigation. Of course, an egregious disregard for a person’s rights, even gross negligence, should never be excused; but, nor would such behavior in a criminal or civil case. For the vast majority of cases, however, pernicious motives are lacking. The investigator should not find fault solely because he or she has determined that there was a constitutional violation. The notion that if the administrative investigation reveals a constitutional violation an officer’s lack of animus should only be a factor for mitigating punishment rather than determining if the officer acted wrongly in the first place lacks merit. It is true that at first glance it may seem anomalous for an investigator who has concluded that the officer who violated a constitutional right would nevertheless be found to have acted properly. And there is a legitimate concern that the community may perceive the Department as remiss in holding officers accountable for their actions. However, this reasoning fails to recognize that the courts, the branch of government that has historically been revered as the guardian of civil rights, have developed rules that essentially do just that. Who is an investigator, then, to expect more of an officer in an administrative investigation? An administrative investigation that alleges an officer violated a person’s constitutional rights, whether the Fourth Amendment or other, should involve a two-prong test: 1) a careful review of the law to ensure there in fact was a constitutional violation, and if there were; 2) an inquiry as to whether the officer nevertheless acted reasonably. Factors such as an officer’s motives, good faith, recklessness etc., should all be considered for determining reasonableness. Contemporary law enforcement is extremely difficult for police officers. More than ever, the public demands that police departments hold officers accountable for their actions. However, it is crucial for officer morale, productivity, and overall police operations that officers not be disciplined solely because an error in judgment technically violated the Constitution of the United States. Jeff Mappa is a Lieutenant with the Chicago Police Department. He is also an attorney and adjunct professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Wilbur Wright College. He teaches constitutional law, criminal law and procedure, and police civil liability. 24 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine Education-Based Discipline: A New Approach Education as an Option to Suspension by Mike Parker The young deputy shifted in his seat and looked nervously from side to side in a room full of his peers. Finally, he grimaced, raised his hand and somberly asked his question to the elected leader of the nation’s largest sheriff’s department. “Our Core Values include treating all people with fairness and dignity, even criminals. Yet when it comes to disciplining our own personnel, why doesn’t fairness apply to us too sir? I made a mistake. We all make mistakes. I admitted my error and agreed that there should be consequences for my actions. Yet, when I was suspended without pay, my wife and children were also punished for my mistake. Isn’t there a better way?” Sheriff Lee Baca agreed. He had heard comments like these for over a decade as sheriff. He responded recently by writing to the highest ranking members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). He said, “Effective discipline should not debilitate the affected deputy,” and “ineffective discipline is when we fail to be fair.” He went on to assemble a diverse project team of LASD experts, then announced the inception of Education-Based Discipline (EBD) as an option to disciplinary suspensions. Rights are preserved while employees choose between suspension of pay or EBD. In describing the need for this dramatic change he said, “Employees are led to the muddy waters of punitive discipline and made to drink, and then they get sick. Some are sick for the moment, and for some it takes a lifetime to cure.” What Discipline Isn’t Discipline isn’t supposed to be punishment. Its purpose is to work to ensure effective operations through employees compliance with acceptable rules of conduct and performance. The vast majority of employees nationwide remain with their departments long after discipline is imposed, and for many, their perception of disciplinary fairness will be seen in their future perspective and productivity. Sheriff Baca’s view is that “Our leadership values require us to believe that until a deputy leaves our service, he or she will always be our responsibility.” What is Education-Based Discipline? Education-Based Discipline (EBD) is an innovative alternative to traditional disciplinary suspensions. EBD reduces management-employee conflict and embitterment that results from withholding employees pay. Instead, offering optional behavior-focused education and training department-wide, enhances communication, character, competence and trust. The Mission of EBD is to develop an individualized remedial plan with the involvement of the employee, that emphasizes education, training, and other creative interventions thereby promoting a more comprehensive and successful outcome. How Discipline is Linked to Education Guidelines help captains to create an individualized EBD plan, while also allowing for employee input. The EBD “Discipline and Education Guide” links behaviors with “Action Items Menus” of education options. The LIFE (Lieutenants Interactive Forum for Education) class is a newly created decision-making course that is part of every employee’s EBD plan. Meanwhile a multitude of other classes and action item options include the LASD Deputy Leadership Institute, Steven Covey’s Seven Habits for Highly Effective Law Enforcement, and writing a paper on what was learned. EBD is flexible, can be duplicated, and is designed to stay, just like our employees. Captain Mike Parker is a 24-year department veteran and the former unit commander of the Education-Based Discipline (EBD) Unit, Leadership & Training Division, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. STARS Center, 11515 S. Colima Rd., M-106, Whittier, CA 90604, (562) 946-7006, [email protected]. www.lasd.org Published with permission. Sheriff magazine. Copyright 2009 by the National Sheriffs Association. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) is the largest sheriff’s department and third largest policing agency in the U.S. It is the largest contract policing agency and second largest transit police force in the country. The LASD manages the nation’s biggest county jail system (about 20,000 inmates) and largest court security operation (600 bench officers and 48 Superior Courts). Over four million people are directly protected by the LASD in over 3,100 of the 4,083 square miles of Los Angeles County. This includes 40 incorporated cities, 90 unincorporated communities, nine community colleges, and over a million daily commuters of the buses and trains of the Los Angeles Metro and six-county Metrolink trains. The LASD includes over 10,000 budgeted sworn and 8,000 civilian personnel, as well as over 830 reserve deputies, 420 youth explorers, and 3,800 civilian volunteers. Leroy D. Baca was elected Sheriff of Los Angeles County in 1998. (www.lasd.org) The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 25 . 26 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 27 28 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT NEWS #6 R oc kford Greetings from Rockford, Unit #6 Well, we are still without a contract and the City appears eager to move into arbitration. I, on behalf of the entire Executive Board and our membership, are very glad to have on our side the PBLC, their legal staff and labor representatives. A day hardly goes by that we are not in phone or email contact with Attorney Smoot, Attorney O’Neil or Doug Block with issues relating to our day to day activities and the ongoing contract talks. Thanks to them all….. On a happier note the plans for the Association’s 73rd annual convention are going along nicely. It is our goal that all in attendance will have a wonderful time. We have a great opening speaker for Saturday morning’s meeting, an interesting speaker for Saturday evening and some unique ideas for the delegates in attendance in the works. The best way to keep up on the convention is to go to our local’s web site @ www.pbpa6.org. There is a link on the left had side for the convention but watch out-the site will be updated as things progress…. For those of you who have been around for years I want to assure you that Leroy Sholl will be in attendance at Convention ’09 but not as a delegate. This time he will be in attendance as an honorary guest of Unit #6. Leroy don’t forget your dancing shoes….. Be sure to check the web site for updates-but as a reminder early delegate registration ends 08/28/09 and to obtain a guaranteed reduced room rate you must reserve your room by 09/15/09. On a more current note-Unit #6 will be again hosting the COPS-n-Bobbers program. As before, it is being hosted at Rock Cut State Park in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Conservation Police and others. This program is designed to get kids hooked on fishing not drugs. It will be June 20, 2009, and if you’re in the area I know Detective Combs, the backbone to the event, would love to have you drop (a hook) in. That’s all for now--Fraternally, Bruce J. Brannum The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 29 UNIT NEWS #27 Peoria Congratulations to the recent Peoria P.D. Retirees!!! Above from Top to Bottom: Phillip Benne hired 6/26/78 - retired 9/20/08 Jeffrey Kice hired 4/12/82 - retired 05/10/09 Above from Top to Bottom: Conrad Hlavacek hired 4/7/78 - retired 3/9/09 Forence Laible hired 9/18/84 - retired 11/1/08 Above from Top to Bottom: Dale Whitledge hired 2/23/77 - retired 3/5/09 Richard Ledbetter hired 9/25/78 - retired 2/16/09 Henry Minton hired 2/23/70 - retired 3/20/09 30 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT NEWS #27 peoria Peoria Razorback’s Wresting Team ~ Sponsored by Unit #27 This picture is from the 4th annual “Black and Blue Ball” on Feb. 27th, 2009. This event is an Easter Seals fund-raiser. Several members from Unit #27 were in attendance and donated their time and energy to this fund-raiser. $150,000 was raised at this event for Easter Seals. Unit #27 Members, Family, & Friends at the St. Patrick’s day parade. The Policemen’s Magazine Officer Chad Oberle and Family Officer Tony Allen and his 2 Children Summer 2009 31 UNIT NEWS #71 dekalb Left: Biarnesen is a corporal and the current PB & PA Vice-President, Quist is a patrol officer with our department. Left: Detective Angel Reyes, the current Unit #71 President. The DeKalb Police PB & PA Unit #71 will be having our annual charity fundraiser golf outing. This year it will be on July 11th, 2009 at 1300hrs. at the River Heights Golf Course, DeKalb Illinois. The cost is $65.00 per player, 4 man scramble format, free bratwursts and hamburgers throughout the day with a dinner afterwards. 50/50 drawing, raffles and lots of prizes. Anyone wishing to sign up can call Angel Reyes at the police department. He can forward a team sign up sheet to anyone requesting. These are pictures from last years outing. With the money raised, we donated to Special Olympics and Newspaper in education. This years charities will be the American Red Cross of DeKalb County and Special Olympics. Unit #71 would like to thank all Sponsors, Volunteers, and Participants. 32 Summer 2009 Above: Lt. Wes Hoadley is the former PB & PA President Left: Sullivan is a deputy of the DeKalb Sheriff’s Department who volunteered his time, Woodruff is a Detective with our department The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT NEWS #73 N orth riverside Sgt. Rocco DeSantis retired from the Police Pension Board after 20yrs as Secretary. A cake and coffee was held after the meeting. He is shown with the Board after receiving a plaque. L-R: Fred Orehek, Jim Brosseau, Jerry J. Kosik, Rocco DeSantis, and Peter Culafic. Unit #73 held it’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! Sgt O’Rourke was placed in charge of the Egg Hunt and The Clown Detail. The Medinah Clowns have been with us for over 15 years. The Easter Bunny & McGruf were there exchanging safety tips to be used for the children. Thank you to everyone who participated and volunteered. The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 33 UNIT NEWS #114 P eoria School District #1 5 0 On Monday, March 27, District 150 police officers Demario Boone, Jim Frost, Kasey Groenewold, Brian Rewerts, Tony Welton, and Monica Wilson visited the OSF St. Francis Children’s Hospital in Peoria. The officers spent time with children who were patients at the hospital, reading books to the kids, performing magic tricks for them, and visiting with the kids in an effort to raise their spirits and brighten their day. The officers also presented the children with gifts from the PB&PA. Unit 114 would like to thank the PB&PA office for providing the gifts that were given to the children. District 150 officers plan to make this an annual event. 34 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine UNIT NEWS #185 university of chicago Left: Tactical Officer Kelley Bryant received two department commendations during a one week period in February for her efforts in apprehending 5 armed robbery offenders on two separate incidents. In both cases the proceeds and a 9mm handgun were recovered. Right: Detective Dave Brown received the Steven Mitchell Award as “Officer of the Year” for the University of Chicago Police. The Steven Mitchell Award is given annually in the honor of P.O. Steven Mitchell who was killed in the line of duty on August 12, 1983. The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 35 We now have blankets with the PBPA logos available for purchase. These woven blankets are 100% cotton, machine washable, and measure a generous 48” x 70”. Order one for yourself and more for your family and friends – they’ll make great Christmas presents. To place your order, please call the Springfield Office at (217) 523-5141 x206 and talk to Shelly or complete the bottom of this page and send it with your check for the total amount to: Original logo PB & PA of IL 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 (217) 523-5141 representing illinois’ finest New logo representing illinois’ finest Send me Qty. _____ original logo blankets @ $35 each = $________ Qty. _____ new logo blankets @ $35 each = $________ Total amount due $________ Total amount enclosed $________ Name______________________________________ limited quantity please call before ordering! Street______________________________________ City________________ State______ ZIP__________ Phone_____________________________________ 36 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine 2009 PB&PA 24TH ANNUAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Hosted by Elgin, Unit #54 Date: August 15th & 16th Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way Host Hotel: Comfort Suites, 2480 Bushwood Drive, 847-836-9500 78 suites, $109 per night (PB & PA block expires July 14th) Secondary Hotel: Country Inn & Suites, 2270 Point Blvd., 847-426-6400 50 rooms, $99 - $119 per night depending on room type (PB & PA block expires July 24th) th Entry fee $175.00 per team. Rosters and fee must be submitted by July 25 . Mail to Detective RayBennett,151DouglasAvenue,Elgin,Illinois60120 All bats to be checked for ASA compliance on Friday night at manager’s meeting. Meeting will be at 2100 hours at the Comfort Suites. No metal spikes allowed. ASA rules in effect. Same format as last couple years with five gamesataminimumbeingplayed.Gamesstart0800 hours on Saturday. Questionscontact: The Policemen’s Magazine DanO'[email protected] Bill Wood 847-289-2561; [email protected] Summer 2009 37 NEW!!! PB&PA Merchandise!!! We are excited to anounce Sam Harris Uniforms as the new official supplier of all PB&PA Merchandise!!! Please contact Sam Harris Uniforms directly if you have any questions. 309-673-5961 or www.samharrisuniforms.com. Silk touch crew neck T Item #K550 Hooded Pullover Item #PC90H Ladies Pima Cotton Sport Shirt Item # L448 Most styles available in la dies too! Structured Stretch Cap Item # NE100 Rapid Dry Sport Shirt Item #K455 White/Black Baseball Jersey Item #1757B Please contact Sam Harris for prices. Many designs and colors are available. They can even embroider your badge onto your shirt!!! 38 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 39 Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund for the School Year 2010/2011 Section 1. The purpose of the creation of this scholarship fund is to honor the memory of Hobart “Curley” Rogers and to provide financial assistance to the children of members of our Association. The By-laws Committee was designated as the Scholarship Committee and set forth the rules and regulations which shall determine those individuals eligible for each scholarship. The mandatory minimum guidelines shall be used to determine who receives the scholarships each year as follows: 1) The scholarship fund shall commence in the year 1995. Four (4) $1,000.00 scholarships shall be issued to four eligible applicants entering or enrolled in undergraduate studies. 2) Each year thereafter, four (4) additional scholarships shall be added until a total of sixteen (16) scholarships will be awarded by the year 1998. 3) Once the sixteen (16) scholarships have been issued, the number of scholarships issued per year shall not exceed sixteen (16). 4) All applicants must be a son or daughter of a PB&PA member in good standing with the Association. The term “son or daughter” shall be defined by the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee defines “son or daughter” to include stepson, stepdaughter, foster son, foster daughter, and legal dependents of the PB&PA member. PB&PA members are not eligible for the scholarships for themselves. 5) The Scholarship Committee shall determine when all applications must be received and set forth when the award shall be issued. The application deadline is March 1 of each year. The Scholarship Committee will meet between March 15 and May 15 of each year to review applications and determine scholarship recipients. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Scholarship Committee within two (2) weeks following the Committee meeting. 6) Scholarship applications will be made available to each local PB & PA unit. 7) Scholarship applicants must include an essay or personal biography of no more than three pages with their application. 8) Scholarship funding will be disbursed by semester ($500.00 per semester). 9) Upon receipt of the scholarship, all scholarship recipients must complete at least twelve (12) hours of course work per semester. Recipients failing to complete twelve (12) hours of course work per semester, or equivalent thereof, will not be issued payment for those semesters. Any recipient who fails to complete twelve (12) hours per semester, or equivalent thereof, for two (2) consecutive semesters shall have their scholarship revoked. Any recipient who fails to complete two (2) twelve (12) hour semesters within two (2) consecutive years from the date of the scholarship issuance, shall have their scholarship revoked. In either case, an alternate, selected by numerical rating and validated by the Scholarship Committee for the current year in which the revocation would take place, shall receive the remaining term of the original scholarship granted the primary recipient, provided the alternate meets all of the requirements at the time of such approval. 10) Scholarship recipients must maintain a “C” average each semester and provide the office of the Executive Director of the PB&PA with a transcript of their grades each semester to maintain their scholarship, for a maximum of four (4) consecutive years. 11) Each scholarship recipient must provide proof of school registration or enrollment prior to receiving funding. 12) Educational institutions that scholarship applicants are requesting funding for must be accredited and approved by the Scholarship Committee. 13) The Executive Board retains the right to overrule any scholarship award issued by the Scholarship Committee. 14) It is expressly understood by all scholarship recipients that he or she possesses no property interest in the scholarship and said scholarship may be revoked at any time. The Scholarship Committee shall have the authority to recommend the revocation of any scholarship at any time and for any reason whatsoever. Section 2. The Executive Board may, in its discretion, create guidelines for and award additional scholarships, provided that the scholarship committee shall set forth rules and regulations which shall determine those individuals eligible for each scholarship. 40 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund application for the School Year 2010/2011 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please Print) Name_______________________________________ Birth date________________ Address_____________________________________ Phone___________________ City / State / Zip_______________________________________________________ Social Security #________________________________ PB & PA Members Name___________________________________________ Unit #____________Social Security #__________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ___________________________________________ Address (if different) ____________________________Phone______________ College / University to attend_____________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip_______________________________________________________ 2. ESSAY/BIOGRAPHY: Your application must include an essay of your choice, or autobiography, of no more than three pages. 3. EDUCATION INFORMATION: (You must submit a transcript of your grades) High School Attended___________________________________________________ Graduation Date________________________ Class Rank________/_____________ GPA___________ ACT Composite____________ SAT Combined_______________ College / University Attended ____________________________________________ The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 41 4. ACTIVITES INFORMATION: Please list high school or college organizations and activities in which you have been actively involved, including any awards or honors received. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Employment: List jobs you have had. (Employer, position, begin/end dates) 5. OTHER INFORMATION: What will be your major?_____________________________________________ What are your long range personal and career goals?_______________________ Why is this scholarship important to you?________________________________ 6. APPLICATION RETURN: Completed scholarship application, essay, and transcript(s) must be postmarked by March 1 and mailed to: PB & PA Scholarship Committee 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 42 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine 2010 Youth Grant Application Unit #______________________Type of Activity/ Program:__________________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Time Span of Activity/Program: ________________________________________________________________ Number of youth reached by activity: _______________ Estimated total cost to your unit: ________________ Please provide details on the activity/program and the benefit to the youth in your community. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Amount of request: $ ___________ Signature of Unit Officer: _______________________________________ Grants will be mailed upon receipt of your unit’s 2009 membership dues. Mail to or fax to: PB & PA of IL 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 FAX: (217) 523-7677 Deadline is September 15 , 2009 The grants must be used for a youth-oriented program sponsored by the local unit such as athletic sponsorship, educational programs, etc. The specific type of program must be listed on the application. At the 1992 Convention, the State Executive Board made a recommendation that the Youth Grant should not be used in conjunction with an agency-sponsored program. The Board felt that the intent of the grant is to provide assistance to the local PB & PA Unit sponsored programs, and not to subsidize a program that is administered by a governmental agency. At the 1996 Convention, held in Champaign, a resolution was passed by the delegates present, which raised the amount of the grants. The resolution stated that local units could apply for a youth grant requesting up to $1,000. If you have sent your request in, please double check with the Springfield office. The master file will be kept at the office in Springfield and will than be brought to the Convention for review by the Executive Board. All applications must be returned to the address above by September 15, 2008. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me or the Executive office in Springfield at 800-303-4531 x206. Fraternally, Troy Hogren Youth Activities Director The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 43 PBPA Executive Board Policy Regarding the Payment of Death Benefits Adopted - January 28, 2006 1. Member death benefits shall be paid to the member’s designated beneficiary, or in the event no beneficiary is designated, to the member’s estate in the following amounts: a. Members 70 years of age or over shall be paid a benefit amount of five hundred dollars ($500). b. Members under the age of 70 shall be paid a benefit amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000). c. Members under the age of 70 killed as the result of an accident shall be paid a benefit amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000). d. Members killed in the line of duty shall be paid a benefit amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000). e. No benefit shall be paid when a member’s death is caused by suicide. 2. All claims for a member death benefit must be made within 1 year of the member’s date of death. In cases where an actual date of death cannot be determined, claims must be received within 1 year of the date of a judicial finding of presumption of death. Claims not made within this time limitation shall not be paid. 3. Except in cases where the Executive Board determines that exigent circumstances exist which justify immediate payment of a member death benefit the following payment policy shall apply. All claims received by the Financial Secretary on or after January 1 and on or before June 30 shall be paid in the following month of July. All claims received by the Financial Secretary on or after July 1 and on or before December 31 shall be paid in the following month of January. Information needed to claim death benefit The following items need to be sent to the PB&PA office at: 435 W. Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 1. Copy of the deceased’s death certificate. 2. The beneficiary’s: a. Full Name b. Social Security Number c. Date of Birth d. Current address e. Current phone number (If needed, you can call the office at (217) 523-5141 x206 to verify whom the member had designated as his/her beneficiary.) 3. If no beneficiary has been designated, then the following should be sent with the death certificate: a. Name and address of Executor of the Estate b. The Executor’s current phone number 44 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine Certification(1) (2) (3) Certification Instructions The Policemen’s Magazine Summer 2009 45 46 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine If you are unable to access the Policemen’s Magazine On-line... I do not have internet access. Please send me my copy of the Policemen’s Magazine by mail. NAME: UNIT #: STREET: CITY: STATE/ZIP: A limited number of magazines will still be printed for our members. Please cut out the card above and mail it to: The Policemen’s Magazine, 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, Il 62702. You will only need to submit a card one time to receive your magazine. Someone is celebrating something today – and we’ve got the perfect gift! 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Washington Street Springfield, IL 62702 www.pbpa.org presort std. u.s. postage paid Premier PRINT GROUP Do you know who is designated to receive your death benefit? When was the last time you updated your PB&PA of IL membership information? Have you moved? Have you married or divorced? Do we have your date of birth (month, day and year)? Do you wish to change your beneficiary? Do we have your beneficiary’s social security number? Do we have your beneficiary’s date of birth? It is very important that we have a current, signed beneficiary designation card on file at the Springfield Office for all of our members. Please cut out the card above and mail to 435 W. Washington St., Springfield, Il 62702 to update your information. You can call the Springfield Office at 217-523-5141 (or 800-303-4531 for out-of-state members) and talk to Shelly at extension 206 if you have any questions. * Regular Member: Those persons who are active, full-time, certified Law Enforcement Officers of any municipality of the State of Illinois. ** Social Member: Those persons vested with the powers of arrest but not employed as full-time, certified Law Enforcement Officers within any municipality of the State of Illinois. 48 Summer 2009 The Policemen’s Magazine
