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SILVER STAR
Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County
NOVEMBER 2014
INSIDE Save the Bacon Ride | Halloween Costume Contest | Lemon Grove Reunion
The Strength Behind The Badge
NOV
Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County Board of Directors
VOL. 30 NO. 11
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Steve Purvis
Secretary/Treasurer
Tim Petrachek
Director
Dave DiCarlo
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Ken Docken
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The promotion of professionalism
in law enforcement by providing
service to the community, working
with the Department and County
to represent deputy sheriffs of all
ranks in negotiating and protection
of their rights.
Director
Dustin Lopez
Director
Ed Macken
Director
Gary Moore
Director
Dave Schaller
Fern Steiner, Legal Counsel | Robert Wexler, Labor Counsel | John Wainio, Political Consultant
features
the Bacon
16
Save
23 Lemon Grove Reunion
Ride for Wounded Deputies
Halloween Costume Contest 34 Run for the Board
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Nomination Petition for the DSA Board
of Directors
VALUES
Honesty, Integrity, Dedication,
Accountability, Respect,
Compassion, Courage and Trust.
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of those writing for the Silver Star do
not necessarily express the opinions
or views of the DSA, the Publications
Staff, or any person or agency of the
County of San Diego. The Silver Star’s
editorial policy is to allow members
to express their individual opinions
and concerns within the necessary
considerations of legality and space.
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or unnecessarily inflammatory or
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content as deemed by the editor,
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of Directors. The Silver Star may not
be used to air personal grievances or
engage in a debate with an individual,
unless it directly relates to the DSA
membership as a whole.
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Matt Clay
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during the Save the Bacon Ride for
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DSA
ASSOCIATION REPORT
IN PICTURES
HOW TO REACH THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
You may use the numbers below
to speak with a board member
about an issue you may have.
President Matt Clay
(949) 246-1385
[email protected]
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RAMONA WINE TOUR In October, the
DSA hosted a tour and tasting of Ramona
wineries. Almost 150 members and their
families visited Vineyard Grant James, Turtle
Rock Ridge Winery, Ramona Ranch Winery,
and La Finquita over the course of a Saturday
afternoon.
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S
On October 18, Team DSA walked
in suppor t of t he A lzheimer’s
Association. The Wa lk to End
Alzheimer’s is a fun 5k that raises
awa reness a nd f u nds to f ig ht
Alzheimer’s. Team DSA, including
Courtnery, Greg, and Betsy Reynolds,
raised almost $1,500 this year.
LIGHT THE NIGHT Deputy Brandon Gavin, Captain Dave Moss,
Lieutenant Paul Robbin, and Deputy Jason Philpot participated in the
2014 Light the Night Against Crime held by Crime Stoppers.
More
News on
Page 8
Law Enforcement Discount
Vice President Steve Purvis
(760) 484-0115
[email protected]
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Secretary/Treasurer
Tim Petrachek
(760) 315-6465
[email protected]
$500
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Director David Leonhardi
(619) 206-1605
[email protected]
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Director Ed Macken
(760) 419-4614
[email protected]
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Director Gary Moore
(619) 249-1135
[email protected]
619.448.9545
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A new, larger store will allow our store
manager Ken Docken to stock a larger variety
of duty gear and uniforms. From firearms to
shoes, the DSA Store tries to provide members
with the best price on everything a deputy
needs for on and off duty. The current store
outgrew its space several years ago and smaller
Director Dave DiCarlo
(619) 929-4906
[email protected]
Director Dustin Lopez
(760) 484-1347
[email protected]
off any new
solar installation
Construction at the DSA began in lateSeptember. What currently looks like a
complete tear-down, the remodel of the
association office building will create a larger
space geared towards members.
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UP
TO
For those you who have stopped by the DSA
office lately, you have no doubt noticed the
major change underway. While the DSA staff
and board are constantly working behind
the scenes to make the association better for
members, rarely are these improvements so
visually obvious.
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Director Dave Schaller
(760) 504-8185
[email protected]
renovations have attempted to remedy the
issue, but the layout of the DSA Offices meant
only so much could be done without
starting over.
Behind the scenes, the copy room, staff offices,
and storage space will also be updated. New
internet and communication lines are being
laid as well. Overall, the entire
ground floor will be a more
modern and utilitarian space
for everyone.
When this renovation is
complete in mid-November,
the DSA office improvements
will not just make the building
a better place to work, but a
better place for members to
shop, enjoy events, and hold
meetings. The first chance for
you to see the new space is
at the Children’s Christmas
Party on Dec. 6. Get more
information and RSVP now at www.dsasd.org/
christmas. 
Renovations to the meeting room
not only brings a larger space for
members and staff to use for various
meetings and events, but updates the
technology. New equipment will allow
board meetings and events to utilize
state of the art panels to showcase
presentations. Along with a new
meeting room, an updated kitchen will
make refreshments at meetings and
events easier to prepare and serve.
As always, members may reserve
the meeting room for department/
job-related meetings of any size by
calling the DSA office. We are already
reserving space for 2015. The DSA Staff
is positive you will appreciate the added
square footage and find value in the
improvements to the space.
STATION REPRESENTATIVES
The members listed below have
volunteered to be DSA liaisons.
Veterans Moving Forward
Chula Vista Court - Don West
Message from Sheriff Bill Gore
CID/Fraud - John Cannon
CID/Sexual Assualt - Luis Chavez
El Cajon Court - Cydney King,
Michele Chism
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Facility with 32 beds. A correctional
counselor manages the program. Two
deputies, also veterans, provide security and
relate well to the vet inmates.
his month marks the first anniversary of
Veterans Moving Forward, a program
that targets veterans serving time in our jails.
Recently, the Board of State and Community
Corrections wrote an extensive report
describing the program. The report begins
like this:
In a calm and orderly pod of San Diego
County’s Vista Detention Facility, the
quiet that is a rarity in county jails is
interrupted by an occasional “Ooh-rah,”
the solidarity cry of the U.S. Marine
Corps. The 32 men incarcerated here,
from all branches of service, are part
of an experiment in which the special
needs of military veterans are addressed
to improve their odds of success upon
release.
This is an important experiment. California
is home to more veterans and military
members than any other state in the nation.
In San Diego County, veterans, active duty,
guard and reserve members, and their
families make up a large segment of our
population. On average, we have about 300
veterans incarcerated in our jails.
Many incarcerated veterans suffer from
post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic
brain injury or other mental health issues.
Some “self-medicate” and abuse drugs.
Whatever brings them into our system, they
present a unique challenge and also a unique
opportunity.
Last November,
working with the
U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs,
we opened our first
Veterans Module at
the Vista Detention
DONOVAN J. JACOBS
Attorney at Law
The Veterans Module promotes responsibility
and accountability. Commander John
Ingrassia, quoted in the BSCC report, states,
“Veterans are used to living in a group,
and following rules and regulations in a
structured environment.” He continues,
“They tend to have a higher level of education
than our other inmates, know how to work
together for a common cause, and there’s a
brotherhood that exists. All of them, from
Day 1, support each other.”
Working with the
VA and more than 20
different community
groups, we deliver a
variety of services.
They begin classes
at 6:30 a.m. and
continue without
break until 4 p.m.
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Personal Injury • Discipline Appeals
Civil Service & Skelly Hearings
If you have any legal questions,
feel free to call:
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(619) 466-2335 (FAX)
[email protected]
George Bailey - Brian Baker,
Daniel Cruz, James Downhour,
Shane Bartlett
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Fallbrook - Randy Wilkinson,
William Yvano
Las Colinas - Scott Johnson
Lemon Grove - Daniel Gutierrez
NCRGTF - Glenn Giannantonio
Some continue classes into the evening. The
aim is to reduce recidivist behavior, increase
law-abiding behavior, and thereby increase
public safety in our community.
So far, we’ve had amazing success. Since
opening Veterans Moving Forward, none of
the 69 released participants has been arrested
for a new offense. The few who have been
returned to custody have violated terms of
their release or tested positive for drugs.
The San Diego Associations of Government
(SANDAG) was recently awarded a $334,000
grant from the National Institute of Justice to
complete a full evaluation of the program. In
the meantime, I’m confident that we’re doing
the right thing and we’ll soon expand to a
second veterans module at VDF.
I appreciate the work of VDF
Captain Erika Frierson, who
oversees the program, and her
colleagues. They are quick to
point out that this is “not just a
new program but a new way of
doing business.” Interestingly,
the disciplined determination
of the vets is having a collateral
benefit. Other inmates see what
they are doing and can be seen
emulating them. They have
become more highly-motivated
and even easier to manage in
custody.
One inmate, a former Army soldier, describes
the Veterans Moving Forward program
as a “beacon of light.” When he arrived in
custody, he said, “All hope was lost. I was
at rock bottom. We served our country
with pride and got lost in a rabbit hole.” He
concludes, “This is an opportunity to finish
right.”
This “opportunity” requires serious work
and I applaud what our deputies and
correctional counselors are doing to affect
the lives of veterans in custody. It’s good for
them and, in the long run, it is good for the
communities we’re sworn to protect.
Do well and stay safe. 
Poway Station - Michael Arroyo,
Shane Stiles
San Diego Central Jail San Diego Court - Steve Bowen
San Marcos - Scott Carter, Allan Paez,
Steve Morace
Santee Station - Rob Bueno
SDCJ - Miguel Martinez
Southbay Detentions - John Grinceri
Transportation - Jon Currie,
Robert Pierson
Valley Center Station - Ken Simon
Vista Detention Facility - Young Park
Vista Station - Marco Weston
Vista Courts - Jim Bennetts
Become a station rep!
Contact Adah Mathias
at [email protected] for
more information. We need
at least one rep per team for each
station or unit.
Minutes
October 9, 2014 - President Matt Clay called the Meeting of the Board
of Directors to order on October 9, 2014 at 5:42 pm.
ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:
Present: Clay, Purvis, Lopez, DiCarlo, Leonhardi, Macken, Petrachek,
Moore Absent: Schaller/personal – unexcused
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE
GEORGE BAILEY
JD Downhour
EL CAJON COURT
Michele Chism, Randy Gulihur
ENCINITAS STATION
Aaron Montan
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
Daniel Gutierrez
LAS COLINAS Scott Johnson
NCRGTFGlenn Giannantonio
PERSONNELAaron Montan
SAN DIEGO COURT
Steve Bowen, Hank Turner
SAN MARCOS STATION
Steve Morace
VISTA STATION
Marco Weston
1) TIME CERTAIN:
a) Rick Floyd with the CLEA Disability Insurance addressed
the members and updated on PORAC articles. The plan has
not be cancelled and continues to pay benefits to members.
2) LEGAL REPORT: Steiner
a) Montgomery Bill issues were discussed in Meet and Discuss
and should be resolved. Anyone still having problems should
contact the DSA for follow up.
3) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Minutes from September 25, 2014
b) Retirement
i) Lisa Miller – 30 years membership
ii) Ian McIntosh – 25 (16 as Class 1) years membership
c) Membership
i) 2370 Class 1 Members, 149 Affiliate Membership, 60
Class III Reserve Members, 1109 Retired Members for
a total membership of 3,688
MOTION/Macken, SECOND/Leonhardi to approve the consent
calendar. Motion unanimously carries.
4) PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Clay
a) Clay spoke at the SDCERA meeting regarding investment
strategy and manager.
b) Clay addressed the County Board of Supervisors to oppose
Prop 49 at Supervisor’s Jacob request.
c) Clay, Petrachek and Schaller spoke with the Transportation
Unit to answer questions and concerns of the members.
EAST COUNTY
TRANSMISSION
Specialists in Transmission Overhaul & Repairs
Foreign & American  Work Guaranteed
MICHAEL NOWLIN
10227 Prospect Ave. Ste. B
Santee, CA 92071
5) COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) FINANCE: Petrachek
b) BUDGET: Moore
c) PEACE OFFICERS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF
CALIFORNIA (PORAC)-Petrachek
i) Petrachek reported the PORAC LDF was lowering the
cost by $1 per member for 6 pay periods. The board
decided to give the $1 per pay period back to the member.
d) POLITICAL ACTION: Petrachek/Schaller
i) Mailers for DSA endorsed candidates in Encinitas and
Santee have been sent out.
ii) Brian Jones was interviewed for endorsement.
MOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Moore to endorse Brian Jones for
State Assembly District 71. Motion unanimously carries.
e) SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Lopez
i) Members were reminded that if they hear of any member
in need of assistance to please call Director Lopez or
the DSA office. We can’t help the members if we aren’t
notified of a need.
ii) Michael Alcarion was involved in a motorcycle accident
and is in the ICU at Scripps Mercy Hospital.
MOTION/Moore, SECOND/Petrachek to approve up to $225
to assistance Alcarion’s family. Motion unanimously carries.
iii) Earnell Sease is going through PT and has been released
from the hospital.
iv) Shawn Thompson was hospitalized with a brain
aneurism but has been released and is home.
6) GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATION
a) Reminder that the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is on Saturday,
October 18th at Balboa Park. To sign up to walk or donate go
to dsasd.org/walk
b) Station rep raffle was won by Aaron Montan.
ADJOURNED 7:20 pm
October 23, 2014 - Vice President Steve Purvis called the Meeting of
the Board of Directors to order on October 23, 2014 at 8:29 am.
MOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Schaller to approve transferring
$2,500 from unbudgeted funds to Meeting expenses. Motion
unanimously carries.
1) DISCUSSION:
a) Legal, closed session minutes from September 25, 2014
b) PORAC - Petrachek
i) Petrachek spoke with PORAC VP Brent Meyer regarding
I&B articles in PORAC magazine on CLEA Disability
Insurances. Petrachek plans to address the I&B trust at
conference.
c) POLITICAL ACTION: Petrachek/Schaller
i) John Wainio updated the board on political activities and
election night.
d) MEMBERSHIP: Purvis
i) Clay and Schaller attended the LE Academy.
e) LEGAL DEFENSE: Petrachek
i) Discussion regarding new legal reps attending interviews
for experience.
MOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Schaller to come out of closed
session at 9:31 am. Motion unanimously carries
2) LEGAL REPORT: Steiner
a) Discussion regarding proposed P&P policies changes.
3) CONSENT CALENDAR:
a) Minutes from October 9, 2014
b) Retirement
i) Marion Baird – 12 years membership - $2,400
ii) Miguel Baca – 27 years membership - $6,900
iii) David Nemeth – 26 years membership - $6,600
MOTION/Petrachek SECOND/Macken to approve the consent
calendar. Motion unanimously carries.
4) COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a) BUDGET: Moore
i) Request from staff to increase the meeting expense budget
due to BBQ at stations and additional meeting expenses.
5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Shred San Diego invoice
MOTION/Petrachek, SECOND/Schaller to transfer up to $2,600
from unbudgeted funds. Motion unanimously carries
6) NEW BUSINESS
a) November and December meetings Board direction to be
cancelled due to the holidays.
ADJOURNED 10:31 am
DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR DSA MEMBERS
ATTRACTION REGULAR PRICE
MEMBER PRICE
Disneyland Resort
$96
$94
(Child) $90
$84
1-Day Park Hopper
$150
$140
(Child)
$144
$121
2-Day Park Hopper
$217
$191
(Child)
$204
$179
*Please visit the DSA website or call the DSA Store for complete
price list and availability. Annual Passes available. Visit www.Disneyland.
com for blackout dates.
ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:
Present: Purvis, Petrachek, DiCarlo, Macken, Schaller arrived at 9:12 am
Absent: Clay/personal – unexcused, Leonhardi, Moore, Lopez/work
- excused
LegoLand
(Child) 3 Park Hopper
(Child) $83
$73
$107
$97
$69
$64
$74
$69
Upon motion by Petrachek, Second by DiCarlo and passed by
SeaWorld (Child) SeaWorld Fun Card
$84
$78
$84
$65
$65
$74
Aquatica Waterpark
(Child)
$40
$34
$31
$25
SHERIFF’S MUSEUM
VOLUNTEER
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VISIT
Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday
PH: (619) 448-1511
FAX: (619) 448-6034
unanimous vote, the October 23, 2014 meeting of the Board of Directors
entered into closed session at 9:25 am for confidential communications
to include Fern Steiner and Adah Mathias.
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Universal Studios
VARIES
(Visit the member’s only section online for tickets)
MOVIE TICKETS
MEMBER PRICE
AMC
Edwards, Regal
Krikorian, Reading
$8
$7
$ 7.50
These tickets are available in the DSA store, by calling the DSA Store or sending an e-mail
to [email protected]. A $5 fee is added to all mail orders. A service fee is added to
all non-member purchases. DSA not responsible for tickets lost in mail. Tickets cannot
be purchased for these prices at the admissions gate at any of the parks. Tickets are
Non-Refundable. Ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Please call
ahead to see if tickets are available. DSA Store (858) 486-7153.
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FOUR CALIFORNIA LINE OF DUTY DEATHS IN OCTOBER
COVER PHOTO CONTEST
Calling all aspiring photographers! Have your photo
appear on the cover of the Silver Star. The winner
in each category and the grand prize winner will
have a chance for their photo to appear
on the cover of a future edition of the
DSA’s magazine. The Grand Prize
winner may appear on the January
2015 issue and will receive a $100 gift
certificate to the DSA store and a photoquality print of their cover. Each runner-up will
receive a $25 gift card to the DSA Store. Photo
contest is open to all DSA Members and their
immediate family members residing in the same
household. For complete digital specs and rules,
please visit www.dsasd.org/cover. All photos
must be submitted on or before December 1,
2014, to the DSA office or kmacris@dsasd.
org.
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
HELP SAN DIEGO’S
HOMELESS VETS
Rusty Burkett and the Retired Members of the
DSA are once again collecting donations for San
Diego’s Homeless Veterans. Needed supplies include
sweatshirts, sweatpants, undershirts, socks, men’s
and women’s underwear, sleeping bags, jackets,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and deodorant. All
donations must be new—used clothing and sleeping
bags will not be accepted. Cash donations are also
appreciated. Donations will be accepted at the Retired
Member Holiday Party on Dec. 6 (www.dsasd.org/
winter). If you would like to drop off donation outside
of the party, contact Rusty Burkett at (619) 916-6008.
Run for the DSA Board of Directors
It’s that time of year again, when the DSA asks you to
step forward and get involved with your association.
The DSA Board of Directors election petition is
now available. There are three seats open, which are
currently filled by David DiCarlo, Dustin Lopez,
and David Leonhardi. In order to be included on the
ballot, you must gather 47 signatures of Active Class
1 Members and return the nomination petition to the
DSA before December 9 at 4 p.m. Please see page 34
for more information and the nomination petition.
Investigator Michael D. Davis, Jr.
Placer Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
EOW: October 24, 2014
S
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
The DSA invites you to its annual children’s Christmas party
on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the DSA office
in Poway.
Admission this year is at least one new, unwrapped toy per
child to benefit the Community Resource Center’s Holiday
Basket program. They are in need of toys for children of all
ages. These toys are a crucial part of the shopping experience
for the families involved, so please be thoughtful in your
selections. In addition to the new, unwrapped toy, you
may also chose to donate additional items for the Holiday
Baskets Program.
As always, Santa will be available for visiting and photos,
and refreshments will be served. Please bring your own
camera for Santa photos. Children can participate in crafts
and there will be fun activities, competitions, and games for
people of all ages.
DON’T FORGET TO RSVP FOR
THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS
PARTY BEFORE DECEMBER 2
www.DSASD.org/Christmas
(858) 486-9009 x 100
Deputy Danny Oliver
Sacramento Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
Be sure to RSVP for the Christmas party
online at www.dsasd.org/christmas, by
calling the DSA at (858) 486-9009 x 100
or sending an e-mail to dwilliams@dsasd.
org before Dec. 2. Please include how many
adults and children will be attending and the
age of each child. It is important to RSVP, so
that the DSA can provide enough presents
for the children and food for the families.
ix days in October proves to be deadly for California Law
Enforcement Officers. As Halloween neared, four law
enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty, bringing
the total number of line of duty deaths in California this year
to 13.
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Danny
Oliver was shot and killed by the occupant of a suspicious
vehicle he was investigating the morning of Oct. 24. During
the massive manhunt for the suspects, Placer County Sheriff’s
Department Investigator Michael Davis was shot and killed by
the same suspects. His partner was also shot by the suspects,
but has already been treated and released from the hospital.
Both suspects were apprehended.
Detective Michael Davis, Jr., is survived by his wife and four
children. He is a 15-year veteran of the department who was
five days away from his 43rd birthday. Detective Davis was
gunned down exactly 26 years after his father was killed in the
line of duty.
Perpetual
Tree Care, Inc.
(619) 596-0990
Mike Pratko
Cell: (619) 726-3000
[email protected]
Cont. Lic. #428898
Fax: (619) 448-1507
Certified Arborist #WE-7165A
Certified Tree Worker #1520
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Deputy Eugene Kostiuchenko
Ventura Co. Sheriff’s Office
Officer Shaun Diamond
Pomona Police Department
Deputy Danny Oliver, age 47 and a 15-year veteran, had been
assigned to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department
Problem Oriented Policing Unit. He is survived by his wife
and two daughters.
Just a few days later, on Oct. 28, Deputy Eugene Kostiuchenko
was killed in a hit and run incident following a traffic stop.
Deputy Kostiuchenko, age 41, was an 11-year veteran of
Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his
wife and two sons.
Then on Oct. 29, Pomona SWAT Officer Shaun Diamond was
participating in a multi-agency operation targeting motorcycle
gangs. Officer Diamond, age 45 and a 16-year law enforcement
veteran, was working as part of a task force involving Pomona
and Montebello police and sheriff’s deputies. He is survived by
his wife and two children.
The DSA sends heartfelt condolences to the families of these
four brave men.
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KNOTT’S TRIBUTE
Holiday Fire and Police Days
The annual fire and police tribute at Knott’s Berry
Farm runs from Nov. 22, 2014 through Jan. 31, 2015.
With proper ID presented at Knott’s (employee ID
card, paycheck, etc.) fire and police personnel plus
one guest receive free admission. This is for active
personnel only and does not extend to retired
members or private firms. Purchase up to six
additional tickets for just $25 each through Jan. 6,
and for just $19 after that.
Military Tribute Days in November
If you are planning on going to Knott’s earlier in
November, you may be able to take advantage of
Knott’s annual tribute to Military, past and present,
which runs through November and December. Free
admission for Veterans or current serving military
personnel and one guest with proper I.D. presented at
turnstile. (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital
ID, or Active Military Service ID.) Plus purchase up
to six additional tickets for just $22 each through
November 27! From November 28 through January
6, additional tickets will be $27.
Retiree Holiday Party
Whether you’re retired, thinking about retiring, or no
where near retirement, you are invited to attend the Retired
DSA Member Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the El
Cajon Elk’s Lodge. All DSA Members are invited to attend
for free, with guests (including spouses) just $15, which
includes a full holiday meal. This year, donations are being
collected for San Diego’s Homeless Vets. Catch up with old
friends and make new ones while helping out a great cause.
Social hour starts at 10:30 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30.
A raffle follows lunch, so bring a door prize (give some, win
some!). If you would like to attend the Retiree meeting and
party, RSVP online at www.dsasd.org/winter.
Annual Teddy Bear Drive
Las Colinas Deputies Conquer Mudderella
October is “National Domestic
Violence Awareness” Month. On
October 4, 2014, deputies from the
Las Colinas Detention and Reentry
Faci lit y “Ow ned Our Strong”
by participating in Mudderella.
Mudderella is a 5-7 mile long course
with 12-15 obstacles that encouraged
teamwork, fitness, and a muddy
memorable experience. The event
supports Futures Without Violence,
a nonprofit organization dedicated to
prevent and end domestic violence.
The San Diego Regional Law Enforcement
Teddy Bear Drive is a year-long drive to collect brand
new stuffed animals for children at Rady’s Children’s
Hospital. Last year 60,000 bears were delivered to the
children at the hospital. Law Enforcement officers
throughout the county will deliver teddy bears collected
to Children’s Hospital on December 9.
Point Loma Credit Union is teaming with MAX
105.7 FM and San Diego Regional Law Enforcement to
send bear hugs to kids who are spending their
holidays in the hospital. You can help by visiting
your nearest PLCU branch and dropping a
new bear or buying a Bear Hug cutout. All
PLCU branches will accept huggable bears or
donations October 20 through December 5.
Any type of NEW STUFFED
ANIMAL is accepted for the 24th
Annual Law Enforcement Teddy Bear
Drive. Please keep in mind they are
looking for stuffed animals between 12
inches and 36 inches for the children.
Something large enough for them to hold and hug
and to keep in their beds. Now collecting at all Stations!
DSA STORE
Perfect for Christmas Shopping
Christmas time is coming and the DSA has
what you need. From small last minute gifts to
those extra special big presents, the store has
everything on a deputy’s wish list. If you can’t
decide on the perfect gift, the DSA Store offers
gift certificates, perfect for sliding in a card or
stocking.
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MEETING SCHEDULE
There will be no second board
meeting in November or December
due to Thanksgiving and Christmas.
At this time, there are no plans to
reschedule these board meetings.
The general member meeting will
take place on the second Thursday
as scheduled.
30 Years Serving California Law
Enforcement and Fire Service Personnel
We are pleased to announce that California
Administration Insurance Services, Inc. (Cal
Admin.) has just celebrated its 30th anniversary
as the Plan Administrator for California Law
Enforcement Association (CLEA), California
Association of Professional Firefighters
(CAPF) and National Peace Officers and
Fire Fighters Benefit Association (NPFBA).
This is truly a milestone event
since CLEA, CAPF and NPFBA now exceed
40,000 participants from over 300 different unions and
associations from within the state. Additionally, the three
Plans have paid in excess of $110 million in benefits to
disabled and deceased law enforcement and fire service
personnel.
According to Jim Floyd, founding principal of Cal
Admin., “it has been one of the most rewarding tasks of my life
helping Cal Admin. serve thousands of our first responders and
their families in their time of financial need due to job-related
and non-job related disabilities and death. Cal Admin. and its
staff are truly honored to have worked with so many dedicated
people for all these years.”
Floyd goes on the say the secret in Cal Admin’s 30 year
success story has been the ability of each Plan to self-fund and
self-manage the most comprehensive level of benefits through its
representative board of directors and trustees with the fervent
objective “to take care of each other” in the event of disabling
illnesses, injuries and death.
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active and affiliate members
of the DSA and San Diego
County Sheriff’s Department.
Baby Banks
comes out in support
of wounded deputies
FOR THE SILVER STAR
Editorial Queries and
accepted for:
• Station Reports – news and stories
relating to a workstation or its staff.
• From the Members – personal
stories and essays from DSA members.
• Opinion – op-ed pieces related to
Federal, State, County, DSA, or SDSO
policies and procedures. Opinion
pieces may not be used to ridicule or
personally insult others and should not
be used to further a personal agenda.
Pot Bellied Biker Pig Baby Banks
joined riders from through out San
Diego County at the Third Annual
Save the Bacon ride. But Baby Banks
is more than just a cute face, she
is working to raise awareness on
important pet topics and the Emma
Zen Foundation, because your pet’s
safety is just an important as yours.
Emma Zen Foundation is a non profit
that raises funds for Pet Oxygen
Masks to donate to fire departments
and other first responders. These
masks are used to deliver oxygen
to pets that suffer from smoke
asphyxiation and other breathing
issues due emergencies such as home
fires.
In case you’re wondering, Emma
Zen is a rescue dog who is very
good friends with Baby Banks. Baby
Banks supports our deputies, and we
encourage you to support her and the
Emma Zen Foundation as well. More
information can be found online at
www.emmazenfoundation.com.
Retired DSA Member and
SDCERA Open Enrollment
takes place in November.
If you have questions regarding any of
your DSA benefits, contact the DSA at
(858) 486-9009 ext 102 or log onto: www.
dsasd.org. All forms and plan documents
are posted in the member’s only section
of the DSA website.
Welcome new DSA members
The DSA welcomed the following new members in the last month. Remember to get involved
with the DSA by attending the monthly member meeting on the second Thursday of each month.
more save the bacon photos are on page 16
• Feature Articles – articles written
by the members on an appropriate and
relevant topic. If it is a lengthy research
or interview piece, please query the
editor before beginning work on the
article. Features may include, but are
not limited to, coverage of an event,
profiles of members, and in-depth
review of benefits, legislature, training,
or association business.
• Dear DSA – Letters to the editor, the
association, and readers are published
as space allows.
The deadline is the
15th of each month.
Call Kristie Macris at
(858) 486-9009 x 109
or email [email protected]
The Deputy Sheriffs’ Association invites you to its annual retiree
Christmas Luncheon
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Social Hour begins at 10:30 a.m.
El Cajon Elks Lodge
1400 E. Washington Ave
Traditional Christmas
Dinner Served
Open Enrollment for both Retired DSA
Member plans and SDCERA-sponsored
health plans is November 1-25. Open
Enrollment packets will be mailed to all
retired members at the end of October.
Current medical plan participants will
receive a notice of creditable coverage
letter from SDCERA in advance of their
packets. If you do not receive your packet
by November 1, please contact SDCERA
at (619) 515-6800.
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Robert Healey
Amy Pletscher
Deputy
Carlos Sheriffs’
Cenizo Association
Michael Davis
Marcial Lopez
Ruben Lopez
Kirk McCauley
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Dylan Olguin
Paul Oules
Joseph Pirri II
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Ryan Smith
Deborah Stiesmeyer
Christmas Luncheon
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Social Hour begins at 10:30 a.m.
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Open Enrollment
Retired November 1-25
The DSA Open Enrollment
period takes place in October
and November this year. You
may enroll or change your
Vision, Dental and MetLaw
insurance during this period.
Office & Store Closures
November 11, 27, 28
December 24, 25
January 1
Store Only: December 31
The DSA office and store are
closed on most holidays, but
the after hours answering
service will direct your call if
you have an emergency. The
DSA store will be closed on
Dec. 31 for inventory, but the
office will remain open. Please
plan accordingly, especially
when purchasing discount
tickets for use over holiday
weekends.
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Children’s Christmas Party
December 6
This annual Christmas Party
is the DSA’s most popular
member event. Santa will stop
by this fun-filled event, which
has activities for all ages. More
information will be mailed to
your home.
Retiree Luncheon
December 6
The holiday retiree luncheon
will take place at the El Cajon
Elk’s Lodge. RSVP now at www.
dsasd.org/winter.
Director Ballots Due
December 9
Run for the DSA Board
of Directors. Nomination
petitions can be found on page
34 and must be returned before
December 9.
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DSA INSURANCE & BENEFITS
Three Generations of Service in Both Fine Jewelry and Law Enforcement
Some of these benefits are available automatically to DSA members while others require purchase and enrollment.
Some may be enrolled at any point, while others are subject to open enrollment periods. Please visit the DSA
Member’s Only website (dsasd.org) for more information.
DENTAL
Members residing in California have the option of choosing
the HMO or PPO plan. Out-of-state residents may only enroll
in the PPO plan.
UnitedHealthcare HMO Dental
Customer Service: (800) 228-3384
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST
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UnitedHealthcare PPO Dental
Dental PPO Customer Service: (877) 816-3596
Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. PST
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VISION
UnitedHealthcare Vision
Customer Service: (800) 638-3120
Monday –Friday: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm PST,
Saturday: 6:00 am to 3:30 pm PST
Provider Locator: (800) 839-3242
www.myuhcvision.com
AUTO, HOME, & RENTERS INSURANCE
California Casualty Auto & Home
Inez Morales
(877) 999-8927
[email protected]
www.calcas.com/imorales
Chiropractic Plan
Administrative Health Fund
(619) 656-7304
[email protected]
www.adhealthplan.com/
FIRST ANNUAL
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MetLaw Legal Plan
www.dsasd.org/benefit/legal
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LIFE INSURANCE AND DISABILITY
The following DSA offered plans are available for Active DSA
Members, Forms and information are available on the DSA
website. Please contact Louisa Hicks for more information.
Benefiting the SDPOA Widows & Orphans Fund
Come see
all the beautiful
Cigna Death & Dismemberment
As a member of the DSA, you automatically receive
accidental insurance in the amount of $1,000 through
Cigna. Additional coverage can purchased.
The Hartford Group Life Insurance
This plan provides a member $100,000 of life and another
$100,000 accidental.
NPFBA/CLEA Long Term Care
www.npfba.org
Friday, November 14
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 15
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
DSA Life Insurance and Death Benefit
This benefit is free with DSA membership.
CLEA Long Term Disability
Visit DSA website or contact DSA for plan information.
www.clea.org
Liberty Mutual
Cynthia Michel
760-930-0841, ext. 58245
[email protected]
www.libertymutual.com/lm/cynthiamichel
MetLife
1-877-491-5089 (Mention DSA)
OTHER BENEFITS
Antique police cars
on display!
Law Enforcement and Fire pay
NO SALES TAX during this event
10% of all sales go directly
to the SDPOA Widows & Orphans Fund
Refreshments, Prizes, and surprises
throughout the event!
Gold
Platinum
Sterling
Diamonds
Gemstones
& Much, Much More
Special selections up to
70% off our regular prices!
Lay Away for the Holidays
Cash Bu
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Rings
Earrings
Pendants
Bracelets
Featured Designers will be here
with Special Holiday Selections
PORAC Accidental Death & Dismemberment
As a member of PORAC , you automatically qualify for a
free $1,000 off-duty coverage and $5,000 on duty-coverage
in the case of an accidental death or dismemberment.
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Save the Bacon
T
hree years ago, a group of DSA Members,
headed by James Bovet, flew into action
to raise money to support Ali Perez and Craig
Johnson after they were injured during an
on-duty incident. The Ride for Ali directly
benefited Ali and Craig and their families.
Last year, Bovet pulled together a crew and
turned the ride into the annual Save the
Bacon. The third installment proved that this
fundraising ride is a hit with members and the
public.
Hundreds of riders from the greater Southern
California law enforcement community, as
well as, many motorcycle enthusiasts from
our local community, came out to show their
support. Save the Bacon was held on Oct. 11,
starting at El Cajon Harley Davidson and
ending at BNS Brewing and Distillery.
2014 save the bacon
sponsors
Eric Ellersieck
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TRAINING CENTER
This year, the team decided to keep the
event low key and focus on having a great
time. The ride raised just over $6,000. The
foundation thanks the riders and sponsors of
the 2014 Save the Bacon ride, as well as, the
Explorers, Senior Volunteers, and friends who
volunteered at the event.
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Excalibur Cigar & Wine Lounge
Antonelli’s Family Deli
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Cycle Gear
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After a beautiful ride through San Diego,
Save the Bacon ended at BNS Brewing and
Distilling in Santee. Riders enjoyed a BBQ
lunch and a raffle to raise money for the
Critical Incident Support Fund.
Photos of Save the Bacon by Alison Justice, Walter
Wallenborn, and Melissa Bovet. Special thanks to
BNS Brewing & Distilling and Baby Banks and the
Emma Zen Foundation.
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the foundation in honor of their efforts to
support wounded deputies and their families
with the annual Save the Bacon ride
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HALLOWEEN
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Every year the DSA opens its offices for Trick or Treating.
Costumed members and children receive a treat bag
filled with goodies while having their photo taken for the
costume contest. This year, ghouls, princesses, witches,
and plenty of Elsa and Annas showed up with their eyes
on the prize of 2 Disneyland tickets.
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Lemon Grove 2014 Reunion
Come One Come All Was Rusty’s Call
by Bill Kilpatrick
I received a call from Rusty around the end of August,
and he mentioned that he was thinking about having
another Lemon Grove Reunion. The last one we held
was back in 2007 with about 60 to 65 attendees. As I
had taken the photographs at the last one, he asked
if I would be willing to take that chore on again. I
volunteered, but not before he slipped in another
request.
If he requested attendees to submit photographs,
would I be willing to put them on a disk. Well knowing
my computer skills, I politely declined, but I knew
someone who would
probably do it. I then
asked my much more
technologically savvy
wife if she would be
willing to take on that
task. I called Rusty and
advised him that we had
a volunteer.
Utah Randy Lish, Idaho Al and
Gayle Andrus, New Mexico
Mike Sindelar (San Juan County
Sheriff), and from Central Valley
Mike and Linda O’Connor. Due
to space limits I will not list every
one in attendance, but I can attest
that it was a great group.
As we arrived the first thing
we noticed was a Chevy Nova,
Just a small portion of the reunion guests.
Duffy green of course—in my
opinion: the best damn patrol
car ever made. Larry Wheeler provided his own classic car for
viewing as well. Entering the lodge, we were met with a reception
committee of Barbara Burkett (Rusty’s wife), Jan Nevilles (Paul),
and Debbie Rios (Tony). Name tags and raffle tickets picked up,
and we were in. The interior of the lodge was decorated with
green and silver balloons, and each table had 2-3 bright yellow
lemons. A flat screen and computer were set up for video and
photo viewing, which received a lot of positive response.
Rusty put out the
e-mail and mentioned
the photographs.
Bill Kilpatrick, Chuck Curtis, and Bill Hogue .
Well the photos came
pouring in, and it was
off to the races. Now keep in mind the deputies invited
covered the years from the 1960s though 1990s. Needless
to say pictures from the 1960s and 1970s were few and far
between (Polaroids just don’t not last long) and today’s
social media was still a far off dream.
The location for the event was the Elk’s Lodge in Chula
Vista. Bob Fulmer is a lodge member, so we had an inside
source who could secure the lodge and help with the
details. Rusty and Bob worked with the lodge and arranged
to use their catering service. Slowly, but surely, the
reservations came in and the list grew.
On Sept. 22, 2014, 130 former
deputies arrived to reunite
friendships and swap stories.
Some of the guests included
Dick Beall, Ron Weibe,
Tom Nelson, and Charlie
Larson. Additionally in this
group were Dottie Hauer
(Art Hauer) and her son
Rick (former reserve), Bob
Walker, and Bob Torbett. Out
of state attendees included
The buffet dinner included choices of prime rib or chicken breast
with various side choices. A DJ played current and period music,
keeping the excitement level
up through the entire event.
Rusty and the reception
committee handled the
raffle, which included wine
donated by former deputy
Mike Dunlap. Val and Brad
Bickel donated museum gifts.
Cash gifts were won by many,
but the tables were littered
with blue tickets from the
non-winners at the end of the
night.
Rusty and Barbara Burkett
Mike and Linda O’Connor
As the evening drew to a
close, info was exchanged
with promises to reconnect
for coffee, golf, or breakfast. All in all, the evening was a
great success and a good time was had by all. To all that
attended, it was great seeing you, and to all that missed the
event, we definitely talked about you, but only sharing the
good stories.
In closing, Rusty would like to thank all that attended and
thanks to all who donated. Special thanks to the reception
committee and to Debbie Kilpatrick for her time in
compiling the DVR of the pictures. 
10-4 Station M
Comm Center by Shannon O’Neil-Huntoon
Are you ready to be thankful, people? Yes,
November is here, which means that ever
important day of “thanks” is upon us. In
theory, Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful
for loved ones still with us, good fortune that
has befallen us and the friends and merriment
that surrounds us. In truth, Thanksgiving
is actually a time to be thankful for that last
cigarette before getting to your mother-in-law’s
house, the antacids you took before trying her
experimental Saltroutdini (sardine stuffed
trout inside a salmon), and that Cousin Slappy
couldn’t make it this year meaning you are
not going to have to hear his money making
pitch about breeding Australian Velociraptors
to market as “organic and eco-friendly home
security systems.” It’s a thing, trust me.
I, for one, would like to say how thankful I am
to be back to writing for the Silver Star. Life
is a long road with the occasional sinkhole
big enough to swallow your whole world. I,
however, have managed to climb out the other
side and wish to offer a sincere thank you to
those who emailed wanting to know just where
their monthly dose of “Station M” was! Who
knew anyone ever reads this thing but me?!
But enough about me, let’s talk about you!
You have so much more to be thankful for this
year than you even realize. Don’t believe me?
Good thing I lined up a few examples of folks
that, after reading this, you are going to be so
thankful you are not them! Walk this way, won’t
you?
HE’S SO HYPNOTIC
Dating is a tough gig. Even with all the dateme.com sites out there that survey everything
from your personality to your pets, it can be
hard to find the one. And even if you find the
perfect profile to proposition, it’s a Vegas dice
throw as to if that person has been totally honest
on the questionnaire. Sometimes you can read
between the lines: see seasoned, read old. See
great personality, read butter-face. See “loves
to cuddle and keeping friends close,” read
“warning: this man collects scented candles and
keeps the bodies of those who rejected him in
his basement.” Yet sometimes there is truth in
advertising as we saw with this next potential
beau.
A woman called the Communications Center to
report the man she had been seeing was sending
her threats. Okay, not exactly the most original
of calls. All too often deputies find themselves
pulled into relationship problems after good
lovin’ goes bad. But this particular case had a
unique spin that set itself apart from the herd.
Seems the young lady had found her lucky lover
on a dating site where he described himself as
“simply hypnotic.” Not the usual kind of
adjective, it sparked her interest and they set a
date to meet. The meeting must have gone well,
because to hear her tell the tale, they dated for
almost a year. Sadly, as the one-year-milestone
approached, snuggles became struggles and the
hypnotic became the proclaimed psychotic.
As it turns out the male’s description of
being hypnotic was not just a demonstration
of inf lated ego, but true. He was, in fact, a
hypnotist by profession. This could be the
perfect man to date! I mean, even if he wasn’t
perfect, he could make you think he was, right?
Alas this was not the case for our caller, so
she broke off the relationship. Not taking her
rejection well, she now claimed that the ex-beau
was sending her threats. How, you ask? Phone?
Text ? E-mail? Oh no, these delivery systems
were far too mundane for this ex gone insane.
The victim claimed her ex-boyfiend was sending
her subliminal hypnotic suggestions—to kill
herself!
Now that’s a lot of hate and anger from a man
whose living is making people cluck like a
chicken. As hard as this is to believe, it’s even
harder to prove, so there was little our dutiful
deputies could do. Had I been the responder, I
think I would have arranged a little meet and
greet with the unsteady stead, grabbed him by
the shoulders, looked deep into his eyes and
told him in a soothing voice, “You are feeling
single…verrrrry single.” But that’s just me!
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
November is a time for family and joy; a time
to come together and renew acquaintances with
those whom we love most. That is unless you are
planning to journey to your familial home via
road trip. Road trips are the biggest family lie we
ever tell ourselves. We convince ourselves that a
family road trip will be this magical economic
family fun fest allowing us to pull over where
and when we want, bond as a family unit and
avoid high airfare charges and luggage fees.
Oh the bliss! But what a road trip is really is
the taking of all your prior squabbles and
arguments, the hormone infused frustration of
your teenage kids, the deficient attention span
of your two year old, and locking it all up in a
metal box to stew like a pressure cooker until—
holy time bomb, Batman! Unleash the Kraken!
It is with this unique bit of understanding that
I completely sympathize with this next family.
A woman called 911 to advise that she and her
boyfriend were in a terrible fight. The calltaker
could hear yelling and cursing as the woman
provided their location at a local Econo Lodge.
Deputies responded quickly, wondering what
would be the discovered catalyst to this fight.
Drugs? Alcohol? Domestic abuse? Not exactly.
Turns out this couple and their young son had
been on a road trip; a long, long road trip. In
fact, they had just spent the last 20 hours in a
car driving from Colorado to San Diego in an
ill-conceived attempt to visit Legoland.
I am sure the trip started off fine; a few games
of I-spy followed by a discussion of what
attractions to see and in what order. By the
fourth or fifth hour, the mood undoubtedly
darkened amid staticy radio station searches
and muffled oaths of, “You seriously need to
use the bathroom again?” By the tenth hour
the conversation had likely dwindled down to,
“Are we there yet?” and “You know, my mother
never really liked you.” By the final ten hours
the atmosphere would have been so tense, had
you thrown a coal briquette into the backseat,
they would have arrived in San Diego with a
diamond!
So why the big dust up when they were finally
able to escape from the car? Turns out Dad
booked a hotel in Fallbrook, not Carlsbad, and
the prospect of facing even one more moment
in that rolling metal box from Hades was just
too much to face. Boom! Mom lost her mind
and the fight was on.
Thankfully, our understanding deputies were
able to quell the disturbance before it could go
full Chernobyl and got the family back quietly
into their room. But let this serve as a warning
to all of you. Next time you plan a family trip,
do you want to be trapped on the Highway to
Hell or on Virgin Atlantic, where in the CEO’s
infinite wisdom, all the drinks are free? I
thought so. Cheers! 
DO YOU FEEL…SAFE?
This next story is one of my personal favorites. I
am sure by the tale’s end it will be one of yours
too.
Deputies were out at a residence in Vista looking
for a felony warrant suspect. While watching the
house, a vehicle pulled into the driveway driven
by a felony suspect from a totally unrelated
event. Not ones to look a gift horse in the mouth,
the lingering deputies promptly pounced on the
prisoner. Unfortunately, the original wanted
subject caught sight of the ruckus in his front
yard and fled into his residence.
Not to be deterred by doors, deputies made
entry and began to search for the suspect. When
they located a stepladder under the rafters it was
assumed he had crawled into the attic. A K9 was
requested and deputies prepared to make entry.
However, that maneuver was not to be as units
received a tip that the suspect had modified a
safe in the house so that he could hide in it and
open it himself from the inside. What better way
to feel safe than inside a safe! Brilliant.
With grunts and groans, the deputies were
able to maneuver the safe outside into the front
yard. Several announcements were made for
the suspect to open the door and surrender
himself, but the suspect neither replied nor
complied. An enterprising deputy then noticed
the suspect had drilled holes in the bottom of
the safe for air. Light bulb! Without further ado,
OC was sprayed into the interior of the safe. The
deputies waited and waited and then nothing!
Either the suspect was incredibly resilient or
unconscious. Perhaps something with a bit
more impact was needed. Hmmm.
A second deputy noted that some of the air
holes where wide enough to accommodate a fan
favorite: ye ‘ol pepper ball. Bam! Bam! Bam! This
time there was some movement as the suspect
scrambled to cover the holes with his shoes.
At this point, given the amount of chemicals
swirling inside the suspect’s home away from
home, it was decided the fire department should
probably head on over. After being advised of
events thus far, the fire department decided
to err on the side of caution and pump a little
oxygen into 5 x 2 hideaway.
In the meantime, deputies broke out a selection
of entry tools and began trying to pry Jack out of
his box. In the words
of a deputy who was
on scene, “We soon
learned this was not
going to work.”
At this point, good
ol’ Jack has been
i n sid e t he s a fe
for just over t wo
hours—in the noon
high sun—in Vista.
Not a pretty picture.
Deliberations between deputies and
firefighters yielded the decision that the best
way to extricate the suspect was to cut through
the bottom of the safe with a circular saw
and have the K9 drag him out. The safe was
tipped on its side and they were just about to
start cutting when the suspect finally showed
signs of life by crying out, “What’s going on?
What’s going on?” as if he had just been rudely
awakened from a nap to find himself in a metal
box!
He was given orders to open up and get his
felonious butt outta da box. He managed the
first part, pushing the door open to reveal yet
another surprise. This wanted felon, this danger
to society had ensconced in his impenetrable
fortress dressed in full-f ledged Spiderman
pajamas. I cannot make this stuff up, people.
At this point, this pseudo superhero stopped
complying with directions yielding yet another
round of pepper
balls. He was eventually dragged out and cuffed
without resistance.
As the suspect was duck walked to the patrol
car, that’s when mommy dearest showed up. She
saw her Super Spidey son and decided to rush
the wall of Green Goblin garbed deputies. 1016
number three, anyone?
All said and done, one stake out yielded three
prisoners, three uses of force, a tutorial in can
opening, and proof that if you think this job can
no longer surprise you, you are so very wrong.
And that is something I think we can all give
thanks for!
****
Hope you all enjoyed this installment. I
encourage anyone who has questions about the
Communications Center and/or its policies to
please drop me a line. I will do my best to answer
any and all questions! Shannon.ONeilHuntoon@
sdsheriff.org 
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ASTREA by Scott Bligh
I can’t even work with the guy, but somebody
thought it was a good idea to make him a pilot.
The few times I have worked in an ASTREA
helicopter with Warren Voth have been an
internal struggle for me; a struggle to listen
to the radio and a struggle to perform basic
piloting duties. Is this Warren’s fault? Absolutely
it is.
He is one of those guys who doesn’t go more
than five minutes without saying something,
completely off the cuff, which often results in
bystander’s tears—from laughter. Just looking at
Warren you know he is about to say something
funny enough to make you wish you were
wearing adult diapers.
Newest ASTREA Pilot:
Warren Voth
Because of this, it is obvious when he is around
and obvious when he has been out of the
building for a few months. In fact, Warren has
been out of the building for a few months. He
has been training to become ASTREA’s newest
commercial helicopter pilot.
In doing so, he didn’t just squeak by, making
the minimum standards required by the FAA.
According to his flight examiner, the person
who determines whether all that studying
and flying have honed his skills to those of a
“steely-eyed missile man,” Warren had the
BEST flight examination he had ever seen. This
little tidbit of information was relayed to us by
retired ASTREA Sergeant Dave Douglas who
just happened to be Warren’s flight instructor.
Through a combination of Warren’s continuous
hard work and some excellent flight instruction
by Dave, ASTREA stock has gone up a notch. I
need to talk to Dave and find out his secret to
flying with Warren. Duct tape?
Warren wishes to thank his primary instructor
Dave Douglas and the Civic Helicopters Staff
for helping him in his quest for commercial
helicopter pilot certification. He also appreciates
the loving support shown to him throughout
this journey by the ASTREA folks, however
twisted that encouragement may have been.
Most of all, he thanks his loving wife Mary
who understood his erratic new schedule, late
nights, early mornings, need for study time, and
temporarily shedding most of the child duties.
C’mon, give him a call or shoot him an e-mail
to let him know how proud you are of his very
noteworthy accomplishment. Great job Warren! 
On a Mission
Special Enforcement Detail by Richard Gale
As we all know things are constantly changing
in this job, and it’s up to us to keep up with the
times. Constantly pursuing better gear, better
tactics, and making “the job” safer and easier is
a must. Thanks to the HDSA, Sheriff’s Weapons
Training Unit, and ASTREA, SED now has a
state of the art breaching facade.
The breaching facade is located at the Sheriff’s
Miramar Training Facility next to Duffy’s
Town. It allows for training in all aspects of
breaching: mechanical, manual, ballistic,
exothermic and explosive. The facade will
provide breaching training opportunities from
basic patrol functions to warrant services and
high risk hostage rescue situations.
This facade started as just a sparkle in the eye’s
of Sgt. Brian Nevins and Cpl. Juan Lozoya. They
dreamed up the design, and with the help of the
weapons training unit and complete funding
from the HDSA, the facade was born. The facade
has been up and running for approximately two
years. Along the way some improvements were
made.
One of the finer upgrades was done by ASTREA
Mechanic Marc Wesley. Marc welded several
adjustable door frames that attach to each
doorway, allowing various size doors to fit. This
design makes hanging doors quick and efficient,
giving us more time to train. Thanks again to
the Sheriff’s Weapons Training Unit, HDSA,
and ASTREA for their support and special
thanks to Marc Wesley for all your hard work!
On that note, breaching is one of those skills
that is sometimes overlooked when planning
or serving warrants. We at SED are passionate
about this subject. We currently have a manual
breaching course we have put together. If your
unit would like some training on breaching and
an opportunity to practice hitting doors, we can
accommodate you.
SED is only a phone call away. If you or your
team needs a warrant to be served, a few guys
to supplement your team, a breach team, or just
some guidance, give us a call. 
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Chaplain’s Corner
by Chaplain Herb Smith
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord and to sing praises to His Name,
The Most High; to declare His lovingkindness in the morning and His
faithfulness by night” (Psalm 92:1-2).
We’re in the month of November and there’s a lot to be thankful for this
year. We’re through the fire-storm month of October, it’s markedly cooler
and the smell of fall lends an air of happy expectations. With school
semesters winding down, the holidays just ahead, and a new year on the
horizon, a sense of renewed hope begins to generate. Family and friends
start to come together more, end-of-the-year projects are nearing their
final phases, we’re starting to gain some perspective on what 2014 brought
to bear, and we’re beginning to anticipate having made it through.
Though much yet lies ahead and the problems of the world remain, there
still persists the desire for hope; renewed vitality and the confidence that
our lives were meant for more than merely punching the time clock for
the daily grind of a living. The seasons of life do change and we are
inexorably moved forward in a continuum that manifests the maturing
influence the year has had on us and the difference it will make as we
engage the challenge and newness of what’s ahead. We aren’t exactly
the same as we were last year and there is the anticipation of another
go-round where anything is possible, no matter what. Life and human
nature and the God-given capabilities and capacities we have in potential
and possibility is virtually unlimited, and the resources available to us
are greater than ever before. The human spirit is a dauntless and intrepid
creation of divine power and purpose, and I don’t believe we can ever run
out of yet higher, greater and nobler aspirations. Wow, all that because of
November? More of a Rosh Hashanah reflection…
I appreciate that Jewish High Holy Day because of what it both visits
upon us and entrusts to us. The beginning of the Jewish New Year, usually
occurring at the end of September, commemorates the creation of Adam
and Eve, the first man and woman, God’s crowning order of His creation.
It was given to the man to learn what God had made, to observe, identify
and manage it, “…and whatever the man called a living creature, that
was its name” (Gen. 2:19). In so doing, Adam found he lacked one who
corresponded to him, so God then “fashioned into a woman the rib which
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this world has unfolded with mankind at center stage. With the privilege
of life and the power to create in a world of such remarkable beauty and
material wonder, there is no end to the potential we have. And though
with Adam’s fallen nature and our inherited capacity for evil, yet there
is still the Light of God’s goodness which cannot be comprehended by
darkness. Since Cain and Able, evil crouches at the door of our life and
its desire is to control us, but God has also given us the means whereby
we may master it. Whether we choose in the power of His Spirit to
take delight in His lovingkindness, faithfulness and righteousness, or
yield ourselves to the darkness as Cain did, is our choice, but we are
overcomers when we finally choose the former, regardless of the cost.
And so we have His promises made sure, like a lamp shining in a dark
place and watched like the morning star with eternity set in our hearts.
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Our hope in the truth of God’s calling upon our lives will not fail, “though
the earth should change and the mountains slip into the heart of the
sea… the Lord of all is with us, and is our stronghold” (Ps.46). Refreshed
as we are with change in the air and a sense of God’s enabling grace
having brought us through yet another challenging year, our confidence
rises, our vision for what can yet be expands, our expectation rises for
overcoming the darkness that feigns its threat, and the hope of God’s
assurance to finish in and through us the good work He has begun gives
us a song and a sense of renewal.
Saturday, December 6
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
As such, the holiday that’s planted in the middle of it all is Thanksgiving.
What truly marks a person who both values the life they’ve been
entrusted with and the things commended to them is a heart of gratitude.
A thankful heart is a humble one that understands its resources as a trust
of stewardship for the greater good of the humanity that surrounds us. In
leanness or in plenty, God gives us what we need to grow in wisdom and
understanding, more and more able to aptly reflect the image of His grace
and goodness and the confidence of knowing our resources in Him are
adequate. Faith in His provision, rather than fear in the deluded pride of
our own hoarded means, will maintain in our eyes the value and respect
of His image in others, and enable us to find our greatest joy in being a
source of His grace to one another.
DSA Members and their immediate families
are invited to celebrate the holidays with
santa, Crafts, and activities for all ages.
Admission: One new, unwrapped toy per child to benefit
the Community Resource Center’s Holiday BasketS
The Pilgrims lost over half their number in the first New World winter
they bore, and were reduced to a few kernels of corn each per day. But
in the years of plenty that followed, they never skipped the first course
of their lavish banquets… three kernels of corn. A heritage of gratitude
is their gift to us.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting”
(Ps.136:1). 
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He had taken from the man” and Adam called her woman “because she
was taken out of man.” “And God created man in His own image, in the
image of God He created him; male and female He created them. And
God blessed them…” (1:27-28). The wonderful dynamic of what God
wrought has not ceased since.
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Russel, 12. Travis works at the Valley Center Station.
WINNING PHOTO:
Detectives Jim Emig and Heather Bruton recently went on their
first extradition to Cincinnati Ohio. Heather is a huge fan of the
television show First 48. The show features several homicides
in Cincinnati. They went to the homicide unit where Heather
was photographed with three of their detectives who have been
featured on the show. Detective Emig shared the Star with a
with a local Cincinnati Police Officer. While in Cincinnati,
Heather stopped by to take a few photos with the local firemen of
Cincinnati.
Where have you taken your Silver
Star? Whose been reading it and
where? Send in your photos of the
Silver Star around the world or
in the hands of someone famous
(or infamous). The winning photo
receives a $15 gift certificate to the
DSA Store. Non-winning photos are
printed as space allows. Send your
photos to [email protected] with
contest in the subject line.
ALSO SEEN:
Retired Lt. Dave McNary caught up on the Star while in
Switzerland, about to take off with his friend and student for
the day Ingfrid for a flight to the Swiss alps. They took off near
Zurich, and flew over Lucerne on the way back. Unfortunately
weather kept them from the Matterhorn.
For birth announcements, please contact Daphne Williams at
[email protected] or (858) 486-9009 x 100. For wedding,
birthday, adoption, anniversary, graduation, retirement, and
other announcements, please e-mail [email protected] for
publication in the announcements section. You may personalize
any announcement and also send photos to accompany any
announcement.
FIND THE DIFFERENCES: HOW MANY CAN YOU FIND?
Happy Thanksgiving (Hint: There are 13 differences)
Nomination Petition for Deputy Sheriffs’ Association Board of Directors
We, the following 47 members of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County, nominate ________________________________________
as a candidate for the DSA Board of Directors. Only Class 1 Active DSA Members (Sworn) in good standing may sign the petition.
Print Name/Signature
Print Name/Signature
NOMINATION PETITIONS FOR THE DSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Due December 9
Get involved in your association! Run for the DSA board of directors!
To qualify, you must be a member in good standing. Submit a nomination
petition signed by forty-seven (47) Active DSA Class 1 members in good
standing, along with a photo and brief written statement. The statement
should be less than 400 words and include your goals, purpose for
running, and career background. Anything over 400 words will be
deleted from the printed statement. This information will be included on
the mail-out ballot. We encourage you to e-mail your photo and statement
to [email protected]; however, the original petition must be turned in
at the DSA. Scanned or faxed copies of the petition will not be accepted.
•
Commit to the association’s strategic plan, including the
Mission and Value Statements.
Keep aware of political issues affecting DSA members and
public safety.
Be attentive to the E-board’s activities to ensure there is no
overstepping of authority.
Attend board and committee meetings on a regular basis.
Three consecutive absences (unless due to department or
association business, illness or unavoidable absence from
the county) from more than one-half of a board meeting in
any four-month period is cause for removal.
Participate in the community to develop and maintain a
professional image for this association. You will be asked to
attend community events on behalf of the association and
should actively seek and build community relationships.
Actively guide and contribute to assigned committees.
Know your MOA and bylaws.
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We have a specialized air system,
providing a smokeless environment and a
Safety Ofﬁcer is always present to assist.
19.
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ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
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ENJOY OUR RETAIL GUN SHOP
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Work Assignment: _________________________________________ Cell : ______________________________________________
All petitions must be received at the DSA office no later than 4 p.m. on December 9, 2014
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Petitions must be returned before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014.
Candidates will be announced at the December 11 meeting. Ballots will
be mailed out that week.
•
The Board of Directors has a responsibility for the organization’s
operation, stability and continuity, along with a fiduciary responsibility to
the association and its members. Individuals who indicate a willingness to
serve as a director should have full awareness of the obligations required.
•
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All directors must:
• Serve the full length of the three-year term.
• Avoid self-serving agendas.
REMEMBER
Submit nomination petition signed by 47 Active (Sworn) DSA members
in good standing with a photo and statement of candidacy before 4 p.m.
on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. 
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24.
Candidate Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
•
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
NOV
11
DSA Closed
13
Board Meeting
27 DSA Closed
28 DSA Closed
DEC
6 Christmas Party
6 Retired Luncheon
11
Board Meeting
24 DSA Closed
25 DSA Closed
T h e S i l v e r S t a r D e p u t y S h e r i f f s ’ A s s o c i a t i o n o f S a n D i e g o C o u n t y 1 3 8 8 1 D a n i e l s o n S t r e e t P o w a y , C A 9 2 0 6 4 - 6 8 9 1 www.dsasd.org
In Conjunction with the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego
Is offering an accelerated Bachelor of Science Degree in
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MANAGEMENT
Classes meet on Thursday evenings at the DSA of San Diego located in Poway, CA

$3,000 discount for the first (30) units you take in the program at an
on-site location.

32 Semester Credits for Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Up to 28 semester credits for additional training.

AA or AS degree from a regionally accredited college satisfies all
general education requirements.
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Financial Aid available for those who qualify.
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Eight week sessions which meet five out of eight weeks; possible for
many to graduate in as little as eight months.
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member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org).
For more information, please contact:
Don Crist, Site Coordinator
(858) 212-2416
[email protected]
This is what alumnus Tim
Curran had to say about
UI&U:
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positive. The instructors were
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6701 Center Drive West, Suite 1200
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Phone: (800) 486-8328 ● Fax: (310) 417-3555
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UI&U does not discriminate in its policies or procedures and conforms with federal non-discriminatory regulations.

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