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Informant
The
The Official Publication of the San Diego Police Officers Association
Volume XXXIII, No. 9
September 2013
SDPOA STORE GRAND OPENING
+ Uniform Sale Sept 27th & 28th
Standing Proud
Central Division’s Toy Drive
Unit Highlight
A Thank You From Chappie Hunter
September 2013 | 1
San Diego Police Officers Association
858.573.1199 (Office)
8388 Vickers Street
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San Diego, CA 92111
www.sdpoa.org
Brian R. Marvel
President
Jeff Jordon
Vice President
Tom Bostedt
Secretary
Mike Pidgeon
Treasurer
Est. 1912
Mike Fender
Director
Paul Hubka
Director
Ed LaValle
Director
Rob Lewis
Director
Paul Paxton
Director
Committees and Committee Chairs
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Rollin Bush, Editor
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President’s Message
In This Issue
Carlos Munoz . ................................................... 4
Chaplain’s Corner............................................... 5
Central Division’s Toy Drive................................. 6
Manager’s Report..............................................11
Thank You From Chappie.................................. 13
SDPOA Store Grand Opening.......................... 15
SDPOA Discount Tickets.................................. 16
SDPOA Store.................................................... 17
PERT Perspective............................................. 18
UC-7: Review of Deli Llama............................. 19
Filing for the Board of Directors Now Open....... 20
Crime Files........................................................ 22
SDPOA Picnic Pictures..................................... 24
On the Road...................................................... 27
In Remembrance.............................................. 29
Board Minutes................................................... 30
Follow the SDPOA on:
Elections for SDPOA Board
are approaching, and we’re
encouraging members to turn in
their intent to run for office.
Several people will be leaving
the board over the next few
years, so if you are forward
thinking and solution oriented,
you should consider actively
seeking a spot on the board. Although being a board
member is a high profile and public position bearing a
substantial amount of commitment, helping out 1,800+
of our fellow officers is highly rewarding. Details on
submitting your application can be found on page 20.
Last month, I explained that the POA was seriously
exploring the possibility of placing an initiative on the
ballot for a public vote that would make SDPD police
officer compensation competitive with the average of
other agencies’ packages within the County. Since
then, we have attained legal counsel to review possible
ballot language to make sure the measure would
withstand potential litigation if passed.
We are also continuing to build upon our coalition of
community and business leaders supporting our cause.
As we proceed, we are regularly meeting with city
officials in order to resolve our ongoing retention and
recruitment problems through legislative action by the
Council and Mayor. We are also investigating other
avenues to address our issues, including a mandatory
minimum police staffing level, which San Francisco
built into its charter many years ago. We will continue
to keep you updated as we move forward with these
various mechanisms aimed at providing our members
with the competitive compensation packages they
deserve.
Finally, 13 years ago, our country suffered the single
largest foreign terrorist attack on our soil. Please
join me in taking time to pray for the families of the
victims and those who lost their lives on that fateful
day, especially the 72 law enforcement officers and
343 firefighters and paramedics who were killed while
answering the call to duty. I also hope you will join
me in taking a moment to recognize all of our gifts —
family and friends — and cherishing the time we have
with those we love.
All the best,
@SDPOA facebook.com/SDPOA
September 2013 | 3
Member Spotlight
Officer Carlos Munoz
T
his month we’re spotlighting
Carlos Munoz, a somewhat newer
member to the San Diego Police
Department. Although Carlos has only
been a member of the force since the fall
of 2011, he has proven to be an excellent
officer who strives to make a positive
impact on the community, especially the
kids within his division’s boundaries.
Carlos was born and raised in National
City before moving to Chula Vista and
graduating from Hilltop High. Like
many of our members, his first foray
into public service was with the military.
“I’ve always believed in the uniform and
doing what I can to serve our country,”
said Carlos. He joined the Navy, where
he served two years as a Master at
Arms. It was in this role that Carlos
would learn the skills and temperament
that would later help him to get hired by
the SDPD.
“I really enjoyed the training and
technical aspects of life in the Navy,” noted Carlos. He also
discovered his talent in handling firearms. “I started regularly
taking my dad’s gun to a local shooting range a year before I
joined the Navy, but I dramatically improved after I was trained
in the fundamentals,” said Carlos. As a result, he became a
pistol and rifle expert – skills that would definitely get noticed
later down the road.
After the Navy, Carlos worked for an armored truck company
while finishing his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from
National University. After graduation, he started the application
process with the San Diego Police Department, but unfortunately
the department was in the middle of a hiring freeze. “It was
a disappointment, because I’ve always wanted to work for the
SDPD,” said Munoz. Undeterred, Carlos ended up putting
himself through the 88th Regional Academy as an open enrollee
with the help of the GI Bill.
In the academy, Carlos’ marksmanship, fortitude and academic
excellence earned him the Top Shot Fire Arms Award and
Academic Achiever award. As a result, he was offered a job by
the SDPD just a week before graduation. “I was so excited…
that was THE moment for me,” noted a smiling Carlos. “I’ve
always wanted to work for San Diego. There’s just so much
opportunity within the department,” added Munoz.
After phase training, Carlos was posted at Central Division and
4 | The Informant was initially assigned to downtown, where
he soon found himself at the center of a
Union Tribune article entitled “Rookie
cop nabs bank robber suspect.” “I
certainly wasn’t looking for the attention,
and I think the article highlighted more of
the criminal mastermind we were dealing
with than my actual performance,” stated
Munoz laughingly.
I
n February of 2012, Munoz was the
first one to respond to a bank robbery,
where he spotted an individual
matching the description of the suspect
across the street from the bank at a bus
stop. “I couldn’t believe it. I just got
out of the car, walked up to him, put the
handcuffs on and found the stolen money.
It just so happened that a photographer
with the paper arrived on the scene just
moments after,” recounted Carlos. “You
never know what’s going to happen once
you start a shift. That’s one of the things
I love about this job.”
Along with protecting people in immediate need of help, Carlos
takes a special interest in reaching out and being a positive role
model to kids – a habit he began in the Navy. “My mother
is a teacher, and she would ask me to read to her class during
“Dr. Seuss’ Read Across America Week.” So, I would show
up in uniform and read,” stated Carlos. This is a tradition
he continues each year as a police officer. “Without fail, you
always get asked more questions about the job and uniform than
the books you read,” remarked Munoz.
Munoz also helps Officer Yovanna Gonzales with different
community projects she has spearheaded at Central. “She’s all
about helping kids, and I’m just lucky to be a part of it,” said
Munoz. He’s especially pleased with their Christmas Tree Drive
and their recent Backpack Drive, which has been able to provide
over 200 kids with much needed backpacks for school.
Carlos plans on helping the San Diego community in a law
enforcement role for a long time. “I plan on having a very
lengthy career with the SDPD,” stated Carlos. His first step
toward advancing within the department is training for SWAT,
where he hopes to use his sharpshooting skills as a sniper.
The Informant would like to wish Officer Munoz good luck on
his future within the department and thank him for his good
work and service to the community.
Chaplain’s Corner
by Herb Smith, San Diego Police Department Chaplain
“O
Lord my God, cried to Thee for help, and thou
didst heal me” (Psalm 30:2).
On my recent trip to Boston, one stop we made
along the “Freedom Trail” of that historical city was the
two hundred and ten year old Park Street Church, famous,
among other things, for the first public rendition of “America
The Beautiful.” On the second floor of the meeting hall, I
happened upon the historical papers of A.L.Stone, who was
the pastor there from 1849 to 1866. His ten¬ure was one of
a tender shepherd to his congregation. But what drew my
attention was a notebook of his letters, and one that he wrote
to his congregation while serving as a Chaplain for Union
Forces of the 45th Regiment of MA. Enduring hardships right
alongside the men, I was so moved, liter¬ally to tears, by one
particular experience he recounted in that letter. He ministered
to Union and Rebel alike, wherever he happened upon them,
especially in hospitals, field and town, and so dear was his
compassion upon them all. I had my daughter photograph the
letter, and I transcribed it to share it with you here. These were
horren¬dous days of carnage and loss, and yet in the midst of
such unconscionable suffering was the hope and comfort of the
divine grace he imparted. My oldest son fits the descrip¬tion
of the young lad he describes toward the end, and a hundred
and fifty years later, his name is remembered, and blessed.
This is the calling of a true chaplain. May God make me true
to such form…
Camp Armory on the Front – Dec. 27th, 1862
My Dear People,
We are beginning to get rested from the terrible fatigue and
exhaustion from our expedition, though there are still scores of
men who go limping about the camp, crippled with blistered
feet, rheumatic ankles, and stiff hip joints. A march of 150
miles through marsh and swamp, sleeping on the damp ground
and beneath the open sky, and carrying so many pounds of
weight is no holiday affair. But we are nearly ready now to
travel it all again and probably the order will soon come to fall
in for another movement.
The feet give out first on the march. Our men were disabled
in their feet before they gave out anywhere else. Not a few
lay down by the roadside, unable to take another step in the
anguish of blistered toes and heels. The ambulances picked
them up and helped them along a few miles, and then they had
to foot it again. Some of them were obliged to throw away their
shoes and walk in their stocking feet - and this part of the way
on frozen ground and through icy pools. Yet there is but little
complaining. The men set their teeth firmly and kept on. But you
may judge how grateful your timely gift, which has just arrived,
of fresh stockings and
mittens. Ah, the new
soft flannel, clean and
nice to these bruised
and torn and weary
feet. What a welcome
and what thanks go
on the burdened air
toward all those kind
and busy fingers in
the midst of you that wrought so well for the soldiers.
I can no longer speak of scanty communications from Park
Street. I have had a deluge of greetings within a day or two,
a kindly precious deluge. Young hearts, and strong hearts,
blending in affectionate salutations. Thank you one and all. I
wish I could write to every one a separate letter in reply. But
with my new duties of hospital visiting since our battles, and
writing letters for disabled soldiers, and on behalf of the dead,
I must content myself and ask you to be contented with this
general acknowledgement.
O
ne pleasant incident of our return march was that nearly
fifty slaves of both sexes and of all ages accompanied
the army to New Bern. “Thought we might as well
come along while we kin,” they said. There were cunning little
faces looking over their mothers’ shoulders, and younger faces
yet nestled against dark bosoms. The faces often much whiter
than the bosoms, and sturdy little pilgrims trudged along holded
[sic] by ragged dresses and stumbling about under horses’ feet
and wheels of artillery and soldiers’ legs, but always keeping
right side up. Everybody was {being tender and con¬siderate
of them}. They slept at night by our camp fires and from our
scanty rations had something held to their lips. We did not
fare luxuriously ourselves, often going with a cracker or two,
a piece of sweet chocolate and a drink of cold cof¬fee all day
long. And our dusky fellow travelers fared as well as we did.
You may remember that in my account of the Battle of Kinston
I spoke of an old meeting house upon which we emerged
from the wood under a sharp musketry fire. As soon as we
reached and had passed the meeting house in our advance, it
became a hospital. I went in to see if any of our 45th were
there. There were dead and dying rebels lying on the floor.
There were strangers from other loyal regiments. I went from
one to another turning up the faces of the dead, in search of
friends and saying a word or two to the dying, if they were
still conscious. I noticed one pale slender boy evidently dying
and in extreme agony, over whom an officer was bending and
striving to do something to support and comfort him.
...Continued on Page 10
September 2013 | 5
Unit Highlight
Central Division’s Toy Drive
I
t’s no secret that the proactive community relations programs
instituted by San Diego’s Police Department have served as
models for other law enforcement agencies around America.
These programs have proven invaluable when it comes to building
trust, making officers more approachable and preventing future
crimes, especially in some of our more troubled neighborhoods.
This month, The Informant is highlighting one of the department’s
most successful community relations programs, Central Division’s
Toy Drive, which is carried out by the Juvenile Services Team.
In order to pull off this sizeable
event, the Toy Drive Unit
“employs” 2-3 school officers,
15 Retired Senior Volunteer
Officers, 15 cadets, school staff
and parent volunteers. Whether
they are guarding the lines,
dressing up as elves to hand out
toys, monitoring the auditorium
or helping Mrs. Claus hand out
candy canes, everyone plays
an important role in providing
a positive experience for the
kids. Through their combined
efforts, the event always draws a large and enthusiastic crowd. In
fact, despite rain during last year’s event, the program distributed
over 1,100 toys.
W
23 years, Central Division has handed out tens of
toys to children within its boundaries. Although
distributing the toys have changed over the years,
program has been a consistent holiday hit in the
hile “Santa’s Village” is impressive, the other
component of the toy drive is downright inspiring.
Each year, school officials and police officers select 10
families as beneficiaries of Central Division’s “Christmas Family
Deliveries.” Whether families are especially down on their luck
financially or have suffered a tremendous personal loss, Central’s
Toy Drive Unit attempts to brighten an otherwise dark Christmas
for the children involved. On Christmas Eve between the hours
of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., Santa, escorted by police, visits families in
Logan Heights with gift bags filled with toys.
When the Toy Drive was initially created, one could find Santa
Claus being driven around by Central Division officers and
handing out toys to children from the back of a flatbed truck. The
idea was to offer tidings of goodwill by surprising neighborhood
kids playing outside. Unfortunately, after a couple of years, some
of the more “entrepreneurial” parents began stalking the truck,
which provided their kids an unfair share of gifts. In response,
the gift giving was moved into Central Division’s Community
Room. Eventually, the program became so successful that the
line of children and their parents began stretching across several
blocks, obstructing traffic and creating safety concerns.
The selected families’ parents are informed in advance that Santa
along with police officers will be arriving at their door to hand
out presents and visit with their children. The parents are asked
to keep the visit a secret and to have their kids answer the door.
Linda Tousley, the officer who provided the majority of insight for
this article, commented that, “seeing the eyes of those half awake
children explode when they answer the door are some of the best
moments of my career.” Each child receives between four to six
gifts, and the unit makes an effort to supply a bike to at least one
child per household. “You definitely walk away from each house
knowing that you’ve truly made a difference in those kids’ lives,
even if it’s only for a day,” added Tousley.
Over the last
thousands of
the means of
this outreach
community.
As a result, seven years ago the event was moved into Kimbrough
Elementary School’s auditorium, and “Santa’s Village” was born.
The Toy Drive Unit took advantage of the larger space and the
school’s stage and decorated the area with enough Christmas
cheer to make a floor manager of Macy’s proud.
Inspired by the police officers’ work that first year, members of
the school’s PTA have taken over the majority of the decorating
duties, allowing the officers to focus on mapping out and planning
the logistics of handing out 1,600 toys to children ranging in age
from kindergarten to third grade.
6 | The Informant The positive experiences that Central’s JST provides with their
Toy Drive events leave not only lasting impressions with the
families they touch directly, but with the entire community as
well. The Informant would like to thank members of Central’s
JST for going above and beyond to provide our underserved
children an opportunity to participate in some of the holiday joy
that most of us have had the good fortune of experiencing during
our childhood.
If you’re interested in volunteering or donating toys for this year’s
Toy Drive, please email Officer Linda Tousley at ltousley@
pd.sandiego.gov.
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Chaplain’s Corner Cont.
A
s I hurried past to the door, looking still for
our wounded boys; many of whom had not
yet received surgical attention, the Lieut.
lifted his head and asked “is there a chaplain here
who can pray with the dying boy?” I turned back
instantly. The poor boy was writhing in pain, and
from his lips burst a single word with deep full
emphasis – “Mother!” I said, “Do you want me to
pray with you?” The eyes turned upon me with such
wild eagerness, and one hand clutched at mine, and
he answered, “Yes, pray –quick!” I said, “I want you
to pray.” “Oh, I can’t, I can’t,” he broke forth. I said
“I will teach you a short prayer which you can pray
yourself.” O, how the eager eyes still hung upon my
lips, and I began; he snatching the words from me
and repeating these after me “God” – “GOD” “be”
“BE” ‘merciful” “MERCIFUL,” (his voice was loud
and full and most intense with earnestness) and he
added of himself the next two words “to ME,” and
then paused. I said, “Don’t you know the rest?”
“Oh” said he, “I am so wicked.” “But that is what
you are going to put in now.” “Is it?” “Yes, put that
in.” “A SINNER,” he exclaimed as though his soul
went forth upon the utterance. There, said I, “can
you hold there! Can you rest on that! It saved the
man who prayed it in the New Testament. If you
will hold there, a sinner, resting on God’s mercy
in Jesus Christ, all will be safe.” His breath was
almost gone and sharp convulsions shook him, but
he went through the brief prayer once more with
inexpressible tenderness and solemnity, then with
gasps told me his name and home, “John –- Russell,
Plainville… Conn.” Then threw both arms around
my neck and drew my face down to his. I thought he
wanted to whisper something in my ear and turned
my ear to his mouth, but it was not that; he wanted
to kiss me and held my lips, which I freely gave him,
close against his own and in that embrace breathed
I think his last. As his arms relaxed I rose and left
him with his friend, just catching one parting look of
a peaceful, calm, colorless face.
I felt that one such scene paid me for all the toil and
hardship of a chaplain’s life. It was worth all the
sacrifice we had all made in bringing such a scene
to pass. And there were others not unlike, of which
I could tell you of and of which I shall at some time
speak.
It was a most weary day to me, and I was never more
nearly exhausted as at its close. The lifting and bearing
through marsh and wood and many wounded men, the
excitement of battle, the strain upon my sensibilities were
all exhausting.
But I should like to see the “Mother” of young Russell and
tell her of her dying son, and bear to her the legacy of that
last kiss.
I must close now in haste. Yrs Ever, A.L.Stone
****
That providential prayer with the dying boy served as
a moving reminder to me that no matter how much we
think we’ve strayed, none of us are beyond the reach of
the God’s grace. “Into Thy hand I commit my spirit; thou
hast ransomed me, O Lord, God of Truth… Be strong, and
let your heart take courage, all you who hope in the Lord”
(31:5, 24).
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10 | The Informant Keep her
Smiling!
POA Manager’s Report
and deals on events
I hope you were able to take advantage of some of the various activities
s Padres games,
during August, including the First Responder Day at the Races, variou
Family Picnic. As
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you can see by the pictures on page 24, the picnic
a superb venue and all the volunteers.
g and handling the
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Directors for cookin
od Market Association
buffet tables, the POA staff for setup and preparation, the Neighborho
run smoothly: Misty
for donating the food and the following volunteers for making the day
Smith, Janice Aud and
De Armas, Noemi Stout, Janet Wong, Tommy Wong, Mark Wong, Erika
event, I’m really
Katherine Aud. Feeding off all the extraordinary positives from this year’s
looking forward to the 2014 SDPOA Family Picnic!
me to the new SDPD
I know I speak for the rest of the SDPOA staff when I extend a big welco
added benefit of
recruits of the 97th Regional Academy. As you may have noticed, a newly
your application in
joining the SDPOA is discounted prices on uniforms. Make sure you get
today.
Grand Opening
Speaking of discounted uniforms, don’t miss out on the new SDPOA Store raffle prizes, free
great
e
featur
will
event
and Uniform Sale on September 27th and 28th. The
food, and of course, great pricing on uniforms.
Orphans Fund by
Finally, I would like to thank all of those who supported our Widows and
nald’s Fundraiser in
participating in the Heroes Behind the Badge Screening and the McDo
Officer Dan Craft for
Memory of Jeremy Henwood. I’d like to thank Captain Philip Jarvis and
all their hard work in making these events such a success.
l improvements as the
Next month, look forward to a report on projected FY 2014 POA capita
izing the foreseeable
priorit
be
will
fiscal budgeting process is underway. During this time, we
needs of the POA.
As always, be Safe!
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12 | The Informant STANDING PROUD
by Chappie Hunter
O
n Father’s Day 2013, I was struck by an oncoming car
while riding my motorcycle home following a CrossFit
competition - an accident that changed my life forever.
A 17 year-old girl with a learner’s permit suddenly cut in front
of me. I collided with the car, and the impact instantly severed
my left leg below the knee. I was flung into the windshield
and rolled off the driver’s side of the car. In addition to the
leg injury, I received a severe concussion, two cracked ribs,
muscle damage and deep cuts to my left arm.
I don’t remember any of these events. In fact, the last thing I
remember was walking out of the competition to the parking
lot with my good friend, Eric. He later told me that we hung
out and talked for about 20 minutes before I headed home to
my family.
The first thing I remember was sitting up and smiling in my
hospital room sometime after noon the next day. Ten friends
and family members were standing around talking to me as
if I had never lost consciousness. I was being introduced to
two of the three citizens who saved my life, Spencer and Kirk.
These young men, along with an off-duty paramedic named
Chad, quickly used a belt as a tourniquet on my leg and put
direct pressure on my arm. Is there anyone who believes these
weren’t my guardian angels?
I immediately knew three things were certain: 1) I was alive,
2) my injuries could have been a lot worse, and 3) my wife
and son were never more beautiful. From that moment, I have
been humbled, and yet inspired beyond belief.
leg. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMJ--gUK4Xw).
So, what does the future hold for me? By the time you are
reading this, I will begin my endeavor of life with a prosthetic.
There is nothing that will hold me back from being faster and
stronger than I was before the loss of my leg. I have already
started working with the Challenged Athletes Foundation,
and I am receiving tremendous support from Alpha Warrior. I
have been offered the opportunity to compete in several Alpha
Warrior events around the nation over the next year. The Alpha
Warrior staff will be filming and tracking my progress, and the
footage will be used as a motivational platform for athletes of
every experience and ability level.
I am currently the head coach for my son’s AYSO soccer team,
and will be competing in the events sponsored by Challenged
Athletes Foundation soon.
What is my ultimate goal? To once again pass the San Diego
Police Department’s SWAT Team physical agility requirements
one year from the date of the accident.
If there is one thing I wish each person will take away from
this letter it is this, “If I can do it…YOU can do it!”
I am beyond proud to be a part of the SDPD and SDFD
family. From my family to you and yours, thank you for your
tremendous support. Please be safe!
The volume of love that flooded into my hospital room
from friends, family and my brothers and sisters in blue was
astonishing. I actually felt bad for the amazing hospital staff
who had to spend so much time on crowd control. Yet, the staff
did a wonderful job, along with all those who walked through
that hospital door who filled my heart with joy.
Most people are not celebrated in such a manner until their
death. I was lucky enough to realize just how much I am loved
in life! The outpouring of love was more than I ever expected.
I couldn’t stop smiling and appreciating everyone who turned
out to see me.
I
honestly don’t know how I will ever be able to properly
thank each and every one of you. Please believe that each
of you has secured a place in my heart for eternity.
As some know, I dedicate my physical and mental survival of
this tragic accident to my commitment to CrossFit. Four days
after the accident, I hopped out of that hospital. Eight days
after the accident, I was back in my converted garage guiding
my clients through their CrossFit workouts. Twenty-one days
after the accident, I completed my first CrossFit workout on one
Chappie with SDFBI dispatcher
Kionte Storey
September 2013 | 13
14 | The Informant SDPOA STORE GRAND OPENING
If you’ve stopped by the POA offices recently, you’ve noticed that the POA Store has moved to the west end of the
building, replacing the conference room. As you can see by the photos below, we expanded the old conference room
by taking down a wall, making the new POA Store over 30% larger than the old location and includes changing
rooms. Not only is the store bigger, we’ve also increased the amount of member discounted items available for
purchase – most notably, UNIFORMS!
Now that we’ve worked out the various kinks that naturally come with opening a new location, we are ready for
the New POA Store Grand Opening, which will take place in conjunction with our Uniform Sale on September
27th and 28th from 10 am to 5 pm. During these two days, we’ll be offering free food, raffles on uniforms
and polos, free patches with uniform purchases – on top of the best pricing of the year on equipment. So, be
sure to stop on by and take advantage of this great membership benefit!
September 2013 | 15
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September 2013 | 17
PERT Perspective
Assessing for Suicidality
by Dr. Kathy Rose
PERT Team Leader and Eastern PERT Clinician
Everyone who has worked patrol knows that radio calls often
appear very different on scene than the information that was
given to the call taker by the Reporting Party. When it comes to
mental health calls, this can present an especially challenging
situation for responding officers. Oftentimes a radio call is
dispatched as an 1145 (suicide) threat but is being called in by
someone other than the alleged suicidal person. When officers
arrive, the client may appear calm and cooperative, denying
any suicidal intent. In such instances, what are the questions
officers should be asking in order to assess for suicidality? For
the safety of the client as well as the liability on the officer and
the department, all such alleged threats must be taken seriously.
Consider the following:
What is the history? Does the client have a psychiatric
diagnosis? Is he or she prescribed psychiatric medications,
and is he or she taking them? Has the person made past suicide
attempts, and how did he or she attempt? (Consideration
should be given to potential lethality, as well as the client’s
perception of lethality.) Has he or she ever been hospitalized for
psychiatric treatment? Is there a family history of depression
or suicide?
How does the client present? When the client has a tearful,
depressed, anxious or even flat affect, the incongruence
between that and his or her denial of suicidality would likely
lead to initiating a 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold. But the
not so obvious indicators--a sense of calm, peace, acceptance
or even cheerfulness might lead to the conclusion that the
person’s denial is valid—even though these may in fact be
red flags that the decision has been made to end one’s life and
that the person is at peace with the decision. If the Reporting
Party is a credible third party, inquire about additional relevant
information he or she can provide.
What are the precipitating circumstances?
What is
currently going on in the client’s life that might contribute to
depression or hopelessness? Loss of a job (financial hardship)
or a relationship, death of a loved one, diagnosis of a terminal
illness, social isolation—all can be precipitants to suicide.
With teenaged clients, consider asking about social media,
bullying, posting of embarrassing photos, public humiliation
by their peers, etc. Teenage pregnancy or abuse can also be a
precipitant.
What are the risk factors and warning signs?
Many
factors increase the risk of suicide: psychiatric diagnosis, noncompliance with treatment, family history of suicide, age, race,
health concerns, access to means, previous attempts, recent
loss and isolation are just a few. Warning signs may include
increasing alcohol or drug use, agitation, withdrawal, pervasive
sadness, giving away possessions, talking about or focusing
on death, and changes in behavior, mood, appetite or sleep
patterns.
What are the mitigating or “protective” factors? Is the
client currently in treatment, and is there a therapist or doctor
he or she can call? Does the client have a friend or loved one to
be with him or her? Does he or she talk about reasons to live—
children, pets, meaningful relationships or work? Does he or
she have prohibitive religious beliefs against suicide? Does the
client speak about future plans?
As with any radio call involving conflicting information, officers
must weigh the evidence and use their best judgment. Collateral
information from credible family or friends, or that of care
providers should be considered when making that determination.
When in doubt, consider contacting a Psychiatric Emergency
Response Team (PERT) unit for additional assistance.
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UC-7: An Anonymous Eater
Highlighting cop-friendly eateries in the City of San Diego that provide a
full meal for under or around $8.00 using a strict 5 badge rating system.
Review of Deli Llama
I have not decided if I am cursed or fortunate, but quibbles
like food allergies, foods I don’t like and foods I “can’t
eat,” have never really entered my sphere. Recently, a
friend invited me to his house for dinner and inquired,
“Do you have any dietary restrictions?” I laughed OUT
LOUD. Huh? You mean, food that I do not eat? I realized
how lucky I am to be able to really enjoy a wide variety of
food, gluten-filled, sugar-filled, fat-filled, with the only
consequence being a tighter belt.
The Deli Llama (love the name) is located at 3702 5th
Avenue, (619) 295-4666, in the Bermuda Triangle where
Mid-City, Central and Western intersect. They are open
Monday-Friday, 10:30-5 and Saturday, 11-4. The parking
situation is limited to the street, though Deli Llama
features online ordering so you can zip in and out quickly.
Their space is extra tiny, so I recommend taking lunch to
go.
Jacob D and I went to the Deli Llama on one occasion,
after a particularly trying session with a jail reject at UCSD
Hospital, so we were starving. I planned on ordering
the largest sandwich I could find but got held up at the
VaVa Veggie ($7.50) because it featured pimento cheese
made in-house. Pimento cheese is one of those overly
delicious, divinely rich inventions brought to you by the
cooks in the south. The exact origin of pimento cheese
is technically unknown, but I know it was “invented” by
some grandmother in Georgia who
sold her soul to the devil for the
recipe. Deli Llama’s VaVa Veggie
is served on a perfectly grilled
panini with copious amounts of the
aforementioned cheese, portobello
mushrooms, and spinach. This
was a delicious sandwich and a
welcome departure from the usual
deli vegetarian fare.
bleu cheese coleslaw ($2.50). Be warned, this is not nice,
vinegar-based, polite, healthy coleslaw; it’s loaded with
bleu cheese and lots of it. It disappeared quickly.
Deli Llama features the Udi’s line of gluten-free foods,
for those who crave a sandwich but cannot tolerate the
bread. They also have an excellent selection of vegetarian
sandwiches and soups and occasionally feature vegan
soups. I did not sample the salads, though their salad menu
looked appealing. On the flip side of the vegetarian wall,
Deli Llama is a “bacon” place, and most items can have
bacon added.
I want to give special mention to their customer service.
The place was bustling when we arrived, but the clerk still
greeted us with a warm hello, and the staff was constantly
on the move cleaning and taking care of the customers.
The Deli Llama is a great option for the cop who wants a
solid, delicious meal but has certain dietary restrictions. I
am giving it 3.75 badges.
Jacob D had the Knife Thrower
($8.00), which featured pastrami,
melted Swiss cheese, red onion,
tomato, sauerkraut, and deli
mustard. This was a positively
massive sandwich that could have
been stretched to two small meals.
Jacob was impressed by the solid
quality of the pastrami (Boar’s
Head). Deli Llama was not shy with
their portions, and we both agreed
the Knife Thrower was piled high.
The sauerkraut was tangy, and like
the meat, was generously portioned.
Jacob also had a side order of the
September 2013 | 19
Attention POA Members:
Filing for the SDPOA Board of Directors
Election is now Open!
Members interested in volunteering their time to serve on the SDPOA Board of Directors and who want
to run for one of the three seats up for election this year must declare, in writing, their intention to do
so. Candidates must be a member of the Association and have at least three years of service with the
Department.
The filing materials must include a candidate’s statement (200 word maximum) and a head-and-shoulders
digital photograph. Candidates are encouraged to include their date of hire and current assignment.
Candidates should write their declaration in Microsoft Word format and save it to a disk along with their
photo in JPG format. The disk containing the candidate’s statement and photo along with a HARD COPY
of the statement must be turned into the POA office.
The application deadline is:
1700hrs – Friday, October 4
All candidates must submit their statement and photo to the POA by the deadline.
There will be NO EXCEPTIONS.
This year all ballots will be cast electronically.
The POA will be providing details on how to cast your vote as the election nears.
Please contact the POA office with any questions.
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September 2013 | 21
Crime Files
“Cannibal Café”
by Steve Willard
Several years ago, the Crime Files profiled the case of Dr.
John Ronald Brown, a California medical doctor convicted
of second degree murder after botching the amputation of a
willing victim in order to satisfy the victim’s psychological
desire to have his limbs removed. The killing was an
accident due to a gangrene infection. At the time I authored
that macabre story, I didn’t think reality could get any
stranger. Unfortunately, I was wrong.
DISCLAIMER: If you find tales of cannibalism
and human mutilation disturbing, stop reading
immediately.
Rotenburg, Germany, 2001. Armin Meiwes seemed the
perfect neighbor. Social and friendly, he was known to
mow neighbors’ lawns, repair their cars, and even invite
them over for dinner. Other residents in the small German
town also believed there was nothing odd about the 42year-old computer expert, until Meiwes one day appeared
in court, charged with killing and eating another man. In
one of the most extraordinary trials in German criminal
history, the self-confessed cannibal admitted that he had
met 43-year-old Berlin engineer Bernd Jürgen Armando
Brandes after he responded to Meiwes’ ad seeking a
“young well-built man who wanted to be eaten” posted on
a website called “Cannibal Café.”
In court German prosecutors described how Meiwes had
fantasized about killing and devouring someone from the
age of eight, a desire that apparently grew stronger after
his mother’s death in 1999.
March 9, 2001. The evening began with Bernd Brandes
swallowing 20 sleeping tablets and half a bottle of
schnapps in the bedroom of Armin Meiwes. The men
then concocted a plan where Meiwes would amputate a
portion of Brandes, and the two men would eat it together.
After Brandes complained the texture was too tough and
“chewy,” Meiwes attempted to fry it in a pan with salt,
pepper, wine and garlic. Unfortunately for them, the flesh
became too badly burned and was subsequently fed to the
dog.
Following the amputation and failed attempt at cooking
the meat, Brandes took a long bath as Meiwes remained
in the bedroom reading a Star Trek novel. After the bath,
Meiwes completed his fantasy by kissing Brandes and
taking him into the “slaughter room” he had built for the
occasion. Meiwes finished off Brandes by stabbing him in
the neck with a large kitchen knife. Meiwes then hung the
body on a meat hook before chopping it up into pieces and
putting several chunks of meat in the freezer.
22 | The Informant Over the next ten months, Meiwes cooked 44 pounds of
Brandes in olive oil and garlic.
Meiwes was arrested in December 2002, after a college
student called the police regarding a new advertisement for
victims that contained details of the March 2001 killing.
During a search of Meiwes’ home, investigators found blood,
body parts and a two hour videotape of the incident.
Because there were no German laws prohibiting cannibalism,
prosecutors filed charges of murder for the purposes of sexual
pleasure and “disturbing the peace of the dead.”
The majority of Meiwes’ defense rested on the gruesome
video of the evening, which showed Brandes clearly
consenting to being killed and eaten. They posed the
following question to the court: Is it murder if the victim
agrees to be killed and eaten? The prosecution countered
with a forensic psychologist’s testimony that Brandes was
clearly mentally ill, and he was also unable to give legal
consent given his highly intoxicated state.
On January 30, 2004, Meiwes was convicted of manslaughter
and sentenced to eight years in prison. Meiwes later expressed
regret for his actions and added he wanted to write a book
with the aim of deterring anyone who wished to follow in
his footsteps.
Despite that, a German court ordered a retrial in April 2005,
after prosecutors appealed his sentence. At his retrial, a
psychologist stated that Meiwes could reoffend and still had
fantasies about devouring flesh. On May 10, 2006, Meiwes
was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He
is now a vegetarian.
Armin Meiwes
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2013 SDPOA SUMMER PICNIC
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n Aug. 11, the POA Picnic was held at Ventura Cove on Misssion Bay.
It was a fun-filled day of food and activities. Both kids and parents
enjoyed the games, raffles, barbecue, crafts and face painting.
This year’s picnic featured food provided by the Neighborhood Market
Association and barbecued by the SDPOA directors. Another highlight of
the afternoon was the raffle. The younger winners walked away with toys
and gift cards, while adult prizes included Chargers tickets.
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s picnic!
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28 | The Informant In Remembrance
End of Watch:
30 September 1929
Officer McPherson was killed while
attempting to break up a fight in City
Jail.
Henry J. Goodrich
End of Watch:
7 September 1940
Officer Goodrich was killed in a
head-on traffic collision.
Kimberly Tonahill
Timothy Ruopp
End of Watch:
14 September 1984 & 16 September 1984
Officers Tonahill and Ruopp were shot to death while citing
suspects for alcohol violations.
Ronald W. Davis
End of Watch:
17 September 1991
Responding to a domestic violence
call, Officer Ron Davis was shot to
death when the suspect tried to
make his getaway.
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Family of late Hugh B. French of SDPD has plot for sale at El Camino Memorial Park’s Firefighters and Police Officers Memorial Lawn. This plot is
part of the parcel of the 46 founding families located right at the Plaza.
Plot #: 253F. Asking price: $3950. For further information please contact Carol French 615-245-8791 or email [email protected].
Big Bear Lake Vacation Home - A modern 3-bedroom, 2-bath home furnished with rustic/mountain decor. Amenities include WiFi, fireplace, 4
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enjoy your well-deserved Hawaiian vacation! Sleeps 8. Rent by the day. Special law enforcement rate! Call Lynne or Jim Tucker, SDPD retired
at 858.967.5257 – Website: www.kaaasaliona.com
Rosarito Beach, Mexico – just steps from the beach, beautiful ocean view with spectacular sunsets. Gate guarded, located at K38, a world-renowned surfing spot and only 20 miles from the border. Outside firepit and sundeck, living room, family room both with fireplaces. Two bedrooms,
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Big Bear Lake – Beautiful two-story mountain cabin. Secluded in pine trees with view. Fireplace, sundeck, stained glass windows, beautifully
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call Sue and use “code law,” at 1-800-775-4253. Sleeps 4 adults and 2 children, with daily maid service. Any problems, call Jack Freitas, SDPD
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona – New vacation home in the heart of Lake Havasu City. The home has three bedrooms and two baths with an additional
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Lake Tahoe – A great vacation home on the west shore, located in the very quiet and private Rubicon area, just north of Emerald Bay. Come
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by the day or week. Call for photos and maps: J.K. Hudgins, CIU 619-247-6978, or Chuck Arnold, ICAC 619-890-8527.
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SDPOA Board Minutes
July 13, 2013
0830 hours
Directorspresent:Marvel,Jordon,LaValle
(excused at 1330), Bostedt, Lewis, Hubka,
Fender (excused at 0900hrs, returned at
1030hrs) Paxton (excused at 1130hrs),
Pidgeon
3. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
5. MEMBER RELATIONS
a. Charity:
There was 1 member request. Bostedt
addressed a member request for the use
of the hall. Discussion occurred.
Directors excused: none.
Request for POA to the sponsor the DEA’s
Survivor’s Benefit Fund Golf Tournament.
Died, lack of motion.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
S. Zimmerman, C. Munoz
OTHERS PRESENT:
S. Willard, J. Minto, R. Pinckard, B. Fields, A.
Bosanac, K. Smith (recorder)
OPENING OBSERVANCES
President Marvel called the meeting to
order at 0830 hours and led all present
in the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a
moment of silence for the Officers killed
in the line of duty in the past. There were 4
officers killedinthelineofdutyNationwide
since the June board meeting. There was
1 San Diego Police officer killed in the
month of July. Oliver Hopkins (7/5/1915).
NON-AGENDA MEMBER COMMENTS:
No report.
1. MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Carlos Munoz requested the POA make a
donation to the NLPOA “Backpack Drive”
this year.
Moved to Charity.
PRESENTATIONS:
Steve Willard informed the Board that the
National Family Justice Center of Alliance
will be holding their annual domestic
violence conference. Willard requested
the POA place a banner on the POA
website and send out an eblast to notify
the members of this event.
2. PAC
Fender reported regarding the recent
Mayor issue.
Fender reported about Big 11 and Scale.
Gave brief overview of meetings.
Requests for POA:
Request for POA to sponsor the Rotary
Club of Convoy and the Community
Campership Council’s Golf Tournament.
Declined.
Request for POA to sponsor the LAPPL’s
Memorial Golf Tournament.
Declined.
RequestforPOAtosponsortheSDCounty
Motor Officers Association Terry Bennett
Memorial Motorcycle Competition and
Golf Tournament.
Tabled until August Board Meeting.
Assistant Chief Zimmerman and the board
had some general discussion regarding
labor issues.
7. LEGAL
Lewis reported on the upcoming Legal
Rep Training. An announcement has been
sent out from the Department. M/S Lewis/
Marvel to pay for the lunch for this
training. Unanimous. Fender, Marvel
absent for vote. The training will be held
on September 17th.
8. SPECIAL EVENTS / SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE
Request for POA to make a donation to
the NLPOA’s Backpack drive.
M/S Hubka/Bostedt for $500. Hubka
and Bostedt amended their motion
to $250 in supplies for the packs with
POA logos on them. Unanimous. 9-0.
Attorney Pinckard will match the POA’s
$250 in cash.
Hubka updated the board regarding
the Chappie Hunter fundraisers. Hubka
discussed the proceeds from the Bowling
Fundraiser for Chappie.
Request for POA to sponsor the National
Women Veteran Association of America.
Declined.
Pidgeon reported on the monthly financial
status of the POA accounts.
Request for POA to sponsor Pan Pac’s
20th Anniversary Celebration Luau.
Hubka/Fender for 1 table at $300.
Unanimous. 9-0.
Request for POA to sponsor the SD
County Wounded Deputies Fund Annual
Event.
Died, lack of motion.
b. Informant:
The member spotlight for August will be
Mike Shiraishi. The unit spotlight will be
Central Division Toy Fund.
c. Website:
No report.
4. RETIREMENT
No report.
30 | The Informant 6. LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
9. BUDGET-FINANCE
a. Status report
M/S Paxton/Lewis to approve the
treasurer’s report for this month.
Unanimous. 8-0-1. Fender absent for
vote.
Marvel will set up dates to discuss next
year’s budget.
M/S Pidgeon/Jordon to purchase the
Quickbooks POS software for $769.97
and utilize Intuit’s credit card services.
Unanimous. 8-0-1. Paxton absent from
vote.
10. BUSINESS AND GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE
a. Administrative:
POA store update.
b. By-Laws:
No report
REMINDER: The next Board Meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, September 12 at 8:30 am in the POA Board
Room
If you have a specific topic you would like to address with the board, please
call the POA office by Thursday, September 5, to be added to the agenda.
If you’d like to sit in and listen to the discussion, but do not have a specific
topic, please feel free to drop in.
San Diego Police Officers
Association Staff
8388 Vickers Street ~ San Diego, CA 92111
858.573.1199 (Office) ~ 858.573.1574 (Fax)
www.sdpoa.org
c. Minutes:
M/S Bostedt/Fender to accept the June 2013 Board
Meeting Minutes with 1 correction. Unanimous. 8-0-1.
Paxton absent for vote.
11. MILESTONE REPORT
Khristina Smith
New addition: assigned to Bostedt to update the POA Hall
Policy, due at the September board meeting.
Items update for next month’s report.
Rollin Bush
Manager
Executive Assistant
Communications Director/
Editor, The Informant
Manuel Ovalle
Shannon Ricaud
12. LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Pidgeon is already reserving rooms for next years’memorial
events.
Pidgeon reported the POA sent 4 people to the Arizona
Firefighters funerals. All went well.
13. OLD BUSINESS
M/S Fender/Pidgeon to move forward with electronic
voting. Unanimous. 9-0.
14. NEW BUSINESS
Store Clerk
No report.
Receptionist/
Administrative Assistant
Meeting adjourned at 1330 hours.
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