AllPoints Bulletin - Riverside Sheriffs` Association

Transcription

The Official Publication of the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association
All Points
Bulletin
Issue 5 • May, 2012
Celebrating 69 years of serving
those who serve others
Cops & Kids
G lf Tournament
Raises funds for law enforcement
and children’s charities
Notices
All Points
Bulletin
Celebrating 66 years of serving
those who serve others
All Points Bulletin is
owned and published by
the Riverside Sheriffs’
Association (RSA) and is
published monthly at 6215
River Crest Drive, Suite A,
Riverside, California 92507.
Subscription price is $14.95
for one year, or $25.00 for
two years.
The opinions expressed in
all byline columns are those
of the authors and do not
necessarily reflect those of
RSA. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole
or in part without written
permission is prohibited.
Editorial comments,
advertising information or
subscription requests can
be sent to our office, listed
above, or call us at
(951) 653-5152.
Periodicals postage paid at
Riverside, CA. Postmaster:
Please send address changes
to RSA All Points Bulletin,
6215 River Crest Drive, Suite
A, Riverside, CA 92507.
All Points Bulletin staff
Editor-in-Chief: Darryl Drott
Managing Editor: Tom Pigeon
Advertising: Laura Bakewell
www.rcdsa.org
Schedule of 2012 RSA Board meetings
Meetings are held on a monthly basis (except December and January when no meetings
are held). Regularly scheduled meetings are on the second Wednesday of each month.
For more information, check the website at www.rcdsa.org.
Important Benefits notice!!
• Benefit designations for life insurance are important. Please review them frequently.
• Be sure to enroll a newborn with the Trust within 30 days of birth. Contact the
Benefits Office at (951) 653-8014.
• If you marry or enter a domestic partnership, contact the Benefits Office at (951)
653-8014 within 30 days of marriage or entering the partnership.
• If you divorce or terminate a domestic partnership, contact the Benefits Office at
(951) 653-8014 within 30 days of divorce or termination.
• If you become a legal guardian, adopt a child, or become legally separated, contact
the Benefits Office at (951) 653-8014 within 30 days of the event.
• To ensure coverage, please respect these deadlines. Remember that the
department does not notify the Benefit Trust of these changes.
• Please notify the Benefits Office of any changes in your address.
• Please provide dependent substantiation documents to the Benefits Office when
requested to avoid cancellation of your dependent’s coverage.
RSA Legal Defense Alert!!
Always consult with an association representative/lawyer before responding to any
report, letter, memo and/or questions concerning an investigation that could possibly
lead to punitive action. If ordered to do so, ask to have it recorded and read the
following: Non-waiver statement
“I have been refused the right to have a representative of my choice. I understand that
I am being ordered to make a report or answer questions and that, if I do not comply
with the order, I may be disciplined for insubordination.
Therefore, I have no alternative but to abide by
the order. However, by so doing, I do not waive
my constitutional rights to remain silent under the
5th and 14th amendments to the United States
Constitution and under the protections afforded me
under state law.”
RSA Affiliations
• Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement
(SCALE)
• California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations
(CCLEA)
Page 2 • All Points Bulletin
24-Hour Emergency
LEGAL DEFENSE
For 24-Hour Emergency
Legal Defense call
(800) 877-7317
• Public Employee Staff Organization (PESO)
• Riverside County Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation
(RCPOMF)
• California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation
(CPOMF)
Issue 5, 2012
President’s
Benefits Corner
Corner
Remembering And Honoring
Fallen Peace Officers
Robert Masson
RSA President
T
he Month of May is traditionally
when all of us, as fellow peace officers, stop and pay our respects to
our fallen brothers and sisters. Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week
is an observance in the United States
that pays tribute to these local, state, and
Federal peace officers. The Memorial this year took place on
May 15, and Police Week is the calendar week in which the
Memorial falls.
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week were created on October 1, 1961, when Congress asked the president
to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. John F. Kennedy
signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962. Amended in
1994, Bill Clinton, through Public Law, directed that the flag
of the United States be flown at half-staff on May 15.
According to a proclamation by George W. Bush in 2002:
“Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute
to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who
serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These
observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant
against all forms of crime, especially to acts of extreme
violence and terrorism.”
Much of Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week
centers on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
wall in Washington, D.C., which features the names of the
nearly 19,000 law enforcement officers who have been killed
in the line of duty. RSA is represented at that event, as well as
at state and local memorial events, including: California Peace
Officers’ Memorial in Sacramento, May 6-7; and the Riverside Memorial on May 21 at the Safe in His Arms Memorial
in downtown Riverside.
Law enforcement officers are heroes who risk their lives to
keep our families and communities safe. Each of these brave
men and women goes to work every day not knowing what
dangers lie ahead, making tremendous sacrifices to uphold
justice and protect the innocent.
Law enforcement personnel are dedicated to the communities they serve, working tirelessly to transform neighborhoods across our country. Despite facing budget constraints
and daily threats, law enforcement officers embrace innovative approaches to improving our communities and upholding
the rule of law.
Issue 5, 2012
Every day officers put their lives on the line to protect
communities they serve, sometimes making the ultimate sacrifice. One death is too many, and every death is an unfathomable loss to the officer’s family, colleagues, and community.
In the past years, we have seen a tragic wave of police officer
fatalities and have mourned the loss of too many officers.
The month of May is when we remember those killed in
the line of duty and mourn their loss. We honor the loved
ones they left behind. The service of all who have worn the
badge will never be forgotten.
I leave you with this, my friends ... I’ve learned that
everything in life changes, but that doesn’t mean you forget
the past. We suffer our losses and treasure the memories as we
move on, honoring those who have made this possible.
God Bless and Be Safe
All Points
Bulletin
Inside This Issue
Benefit Corner........................................................................ 4
Election Endorsements........................................................... 5
Federal Legislative Update...................................................... 6
State Legislative Update......................................................... 7
Cops and Kids Golf Tournament............................................. 8
Friends, Family and Faith...................................................... 10
Ticket Prices........................................................................ 11
Legal Defense Trust............................................................. 12
Legal Corner...................................................................13-15
Scout Project Helps Autistic Children.................................... 17
New Thermal Station Opens................................................. 17
Hallway Memorial................................................................ 18
Deputies Wait Tables for Charity........................................... 18
Fishing With Ole................................................................... 19
LEAC Awards....................................................................... 20
Scuba Diving Deputy............................................................ 22
Teens Learn Graphic Lesson................................................ 24
In Remembrance.................................................................. 25
Chaplain’s Corner................................................................ 26
Correctional Academy Graduation........................................ 26
Chapter Updates.................................................................. 27
Births.................................................................................. 27
Classifieds........................................................................... 27
Member Service Referrals.................................................... 28
Know Your Legislators.......................................................... 30
RSA Board and Staff............................................................ 31
Benefits Corner
Bits And Pieces
Linda Gartley
Benefits Manager
A
s some of you were aware, Hospital Corporation of America
terminated their California
Commercial Hospital Agreements with
Anthem Blue Cross effective March 3,
2012. For RSA members, this meant the
contract was terminated for Riverside
Community Hospital in Riverside. Several other hospitals
were able to be used as alternate facilities for Riverside
Community Hospital. Despite contract terminations, both
parties continued active negotiations with the hope that the
hospitals would again participate in Anthem Blue Cross’s
network.
Fortunately, a multi-year agreement has been reached
with an effective date of April 1, 2012. Even though Riverside Community Hospital was not a participating provider,
from March 3rd through March 31st, no one was refused
service, as their Medical Group negotiated with the hospital
for continued services.
We have had a few phone calls from members regarding
charges for contact lens fittings. This is not a covered
expense by our vision provider, MES Vision, and is not
covered by other plans as well. Providers charge different
amounts for fittings. They can be as low as $25.00, up to
$125.00. Once you have been fitted with the same provider,
it is up to the provider if they are going
to charge that again to the member. Not
all providers charge a fitting fee again if
you come back to them.
Don’t forget to utilize the Copayment
Reimbursement Program available through
the end of this year. Several members
have participated and received reimbursement for eligible expenses. A few
things to remember, this is for medical
expenses only; dental and vision exams
are not accepted. Doctor co-pays for office visits, urgent care and hospital visits,
and prescription drugs prescribed by
health care professionals are accepted.
Chiropractic treatment co-pays may also
be submitted for reimbursement. The
maximum is $500.00 in eligible co-pay
reimbursements. Forms are available
at RSA’s Benefit Trust office or on-line
at RSA’s website, www.rcdsa.org. All
claims will be reviewed within thirty
days from the day the claim was received
and reimbursement will be made within
thirty days of the approval of the request
for reimbursement. No claim forms will
be accepted after January 31, 2013. All
claims must be accompanied by paid
receipts, original or copies will be accepted. You can mail, e-mail, fax or drop
off your Copayment Reimbursement forms
at RSA.
As always, feel free to contact the
Benefits Trust office or stop by with any
questions or concerns you may have.
Issue 5, 2012
RSA
Benefits
Endorsements
Corner
dorsement
n
e
A
s
RS
CANDIDATES WHO
HAVE RECEIVED
RSA’S ENDORSEMENT
The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association, representing over 2,900 Riverside County
Law Enforcement Professionals, is supporting the following candidates:
Riverside County Elections
Mike Soubirous – Board of Supervisors, 1st District
John A. Henry – Superior Court Judge
Victoria Cameron – Superior Court Judge
James Cox – Superior Court Judge
State of California Elections
Jeff Miller – State Senate, 31st District
Greg Kraft – State Assembly, 60th District
Melissa Melendez – State Assembly, 67th District
Issue 5, 2012
Federal Legislative Corner
Federal Update, May 2012
Shannon Lahey
Legislative Advocate
T
his report provides an update
on appropriations for the State
Criminal Alien Assistance Program, the Public Safety Officers Benefits
Program and other programs.
Overview of the House and Senate
Appropriation bills for the U.S. Department of Justice
The House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Justice, introduced its appropriation bill for Fiscal
Year 2013 on April 18, 2012. This bill would make appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice,
and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2013. At the time of this writing, the House
Subcommittee had not marked up this bill.
Senator Barbara Mikulski introduced the Senate version,
S.2323, on April 19, 2012. This bill was reported to the
Senate and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar.
Both bills will need to pass by majority votes in their
respective Chambers. The House and Senate passed bills
will then need to be reconciled in Conference and signed
into law by the President.
State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)
provides partial reimbursement to states and counties for
the costs incurred for incarcerating undocumented criminal
aliens. It costs California approximately $1 billion each
year to incarcerate individuals who are in the country
illegally and sentenced for committing crimes, including
murder and rape.
The president requests $70 million for the State Criminal
Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), which is a 71 percent
reduction from the FY 2012 level of $240 million. The Senate bill provides $255 million and the House bill provides
$165 million. These amounts clearly fall well short of the
cost of incarcerating criminal aliens and we are working to
get this number significantly increased.
Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB)
The PSOB program provides a one time financial benefit
to the survivors of public safety officers who die in the line
of duty. This benefit is also available to officers permanently
and totally disabled by catastrophic injuries sustained in
the line of duty. The current death benefit for officers is
$315,746. Both the Senate and the House bills contain such
sums as necessary to fund the Public Safety Officer Benefits
program.
The Public Safety Officers’ Educational Assistance
(PSOEA) provides financial assistance for higher education
to spouses and children of officers killed in the line of duty
after November 13, 1998. These benefits are also available
to eligible spouses and children of officers permanently and
totally disabled by catastrophic injuries sustained in the
line of duty. Both the House and the Senate bills provide
$16,300,000 for educational assistance. If the Attorney
General determines that more funding is needed, money
may be transferred from available appropriations.
Bulletproof Vest Program
The Bulletproof and Puncture Resistant Vest program
provides local and state governments with half the cost of
purchasing protective vests for law enforcement officers.
The House bill contains $20 million for this program. The
Senate bill contains $24 million.
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Grants
The Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS)
program provides funding to state and local law enforcement
agencies for the hiring and re-hiring of full-time officers. Last
year the program was funded at $166 million. The House
bill contains $40 million and the Senate bill contains $215
million.
Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)
The Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program provides
states, local governments, and tribes with funding to support
a wide range of program areas, including law enforcement,
prosecution and courts, crime prevention and education,
corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, planning,
evaluation, technology improvement, and crime victim and
witness initiatives. Last year the program was funded $370
million. The House bill maintains that that level of funding
while the Senate bill includes $392,418,000 for this program.
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)
The Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT)
program assists states and units of local government in developing and implementing substance abuse treatment programs in state and local correctional and detention facilities
and to create and maintain community-based aftercare services for offenders. Last year the program was funded at $10
million. The House bill contains $15 million and the Senate
bill contains $10 million.
Issue 5, 2012
State
Benefits
Legislative
Corner
Corner
RSA Legislative Corner
Tim Yaryan
Legislative Counsel and Advocate
A
fter the Easter break, action at
the Capitol is fast and furious!
Committees meet overtime in
an effort to hear all bills before the April
27 deadline, budget subcommittees are
busy hearing budget items, meetings are
constantly scheduled, and rescheduled, and amendments to
bills are passed around like popcorn at a movie! It can get
a bit zany. 2012 legislation which passes a policy committee
(and, in some cases, several policy committees) must usually
be passed by fiscal committee by mid-May and, if it survives
that hurdle, is sent to the Floor for a vote. All this must happen by June 1. Not surprisingly, a lot of bills will be casualties
along the way.
The budget process concludes several weeks later on June
15. In the past, the June 15 deadline was usually ignored
until voters passed an initiative which allowed a budget to be
adopted by a majority vote, and punished legislators by taking
away pay and their per diem payment if they were late in
passing the budget! As last year’s budget showed the days of
epic deadlocked budget struggles, which often lasted until late
summer, or even into the fall, will now be largely history!
Unfortunately, many of the significant issues we face as
public safety union members will not be addressed by this
legislature. Among those issues which will not be addressed
are the following:
“Corporate Deception” or “Paycheck Deception” Whatever you call it, it’s a poison pill cleverly aimed at
labor unions, which purports to regulate political contributions from unions and corporations alike, but, in fact, only
limits union contributions. The real agenda here is to take away
your unions’ influence and opens the door to draconian pension
reform, a ban on collective bargaining, and a relaxation of health
and safety regulations which are in place to protect you! KEY
DATE: November 5.
Tax Revenues
To raise $7 billion yearly and to avoid further cuts
to schools and public safety, the Governor is circulating
petitions to approve a sales tax increase and a “tax on millionaires.” This year’s budget, including revenues for public
safety realignment, will be approved in June, but it will all
be approved subject to voter approval of the Governor’s revenue
measure by the voters. If the voters turn down the Governor,
there will be massive cuts to balance the budget deficit.
KEY DATE: November 5.
Issue 5, 2012
Pensions
Attempts to place a draconian pension measure failed for
lack of funding. Funding priority for “corporate deception”
from wealthy Republicans trumped the pension issue. They
know if they can take away labor influence by passing “corporate deception,” drastic pension reform will be an easy target in
2014. In the meantime, the Legislature and the Governor
will address “pension reform” and focus on pension abuses.
KEY DATES: This summer for legislative pension reform
and 2014 if “corporate deception” passes.
Public Safety and Criminal Justice
There are three key initiatives in play now.
The Governor is pushing for a constitutional amendment
to secure funding for local governments, so that they can
provide services recently shifted to them under the state’s
public safety “realignment plan.” The constitutional
amendment is tied in with the Governor’s revenue plan
so that if one fails, they both fail. Local government, but
particularly counties, will be hard hit if this initiative fails!
The “initiative to repeal California’s death penalty has
already qualified for the November ballot while the initiative to
abolish “three strikes” is still in circulation. The former initiative proposes to abolish the death penalty and change all
current death sentences to “life without parole” (LWOP).
The legislative attempt was defeated last session, and
proponents went to the streets and qualified it for this
November’s ballot. For many peace officers, the death penalty
is an officer safety issue. Life without parole will not have the
same deterrent effect that the death penalty has. However,
proponents of this initiative have grasped upon the state’s
dire fiscal situation and will point out the money saved
by discontinuing executions. Polling shows that the fiscal
argument to repeal the death penalty now has resonance
with the public, as it does with the initiative to repeal
“three strikes.” With realignment, and the death penalty
and “three strikes” repealers, criminal justice will be “front
and center” in 2012. KEY DATE: November 5.
Other issues being circulated include an initiative to
impose a spending cap on state government and an initiative
to close the borders to illegal immigration. It’s likely neither
will secure enough signatures in time for the November
ballot. How all this will play out in a Presidential Election
Year, a year in which the “top two vote-getters” will face
off after the June Primary will make 2012 one of the most
interesting, if not most important, elections in recent
history!
Until next time, stay tuned..
Benefits
RSA Charities
Corner
Cops & Kids Golf Tournament
Scores for RSA Charities
Debbie Chisholm
Memorial Foundation
and the Riverside County
Deputy Sheriff Relief
Foundation Benefit From
May 5 Event
Tom Pigeon
Contributing Writer
P
layers turned out on May 5 at Indian Springs
Golf Club in Indio for the Cops and Kids Charity Golf Tournament, the 16th annual event
supporting RSA charities.
The event is the year’s largest fundraiser for the
Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation, which
grants wishes to catastrophically ill children, and the
Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief Foundation,
RSA’s charity to assist law enforcement families facing
life-changing crises.
“It was one of our best tournaments in years,” Corky
Bell, DCMF president and tournament organizer, said.
About 100 golfers attended, and more raffle tickets
were sold than in any of the previous 16 tournaments,
Bell said.
Combining the turnout with beautiful weather
made for a memorable tournament. The top teams
were:
• First place winners: Quinton Giallorenzo, Doug
Payne, Dan Kelly, Glenn Williams
• Second place winners: Mike Cullen, Gary Cordry,
Terry Hardin, Jim Muro
RSA President Robert Masson was on hand at the
post tournament banquet to hand out raffle prizes.
During the presentations, several families of children
who had been recipients of DCMF gifts were there to
receive framed photos of their children whom they
had lost to cancer. Presentations were made to
Theron and Bonnie Reed, Eddie and Yoland Villa,
and George Espinosa.
Framed images of children who had received assistance from
DCMF were given to several families
Cristopher Reed
Timothy Espinosa
Eddie Villa Jr.
Photos by Chris Denham
Issue 5, 2012
RSA Charities
Dr. Fred Watkins, Jenny Wilson, Tomara Tomiori,
and David Marumoto
Mark Welley, Carlos Perez, William Galippo and Ron Galippo
hamming it up
Second place team of Mike Cullen, Gary Cordry,
Terry Hardin, Jim Muro
Issue 5, 2012
First place team of Quinton Giallorenzo, Doug Payne,
Dan Kelly, Glenn Williams
Feature
Friends, Family and Faith Helped
The Griffin Family During Illness
Tom Pigeon
Contributing Writer
A
year ago, Deputy David Griffin was fighting for his life
against cancer. Today, he’s
back on the job and he, and his family,
are facing life with new hope.
Griffin, a 25-year-old Iraqi war
veteran, had contracted acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2010 and had
beaten it back, only to discover it had
returned shortly after he returned
to work. Once again, Deputy Griffin
found himself back in the hospital,
his family and friends praying for him,
and once again he’s back on his feet,
working as of April 2.
“Progress goes day by day. It’s not
completely over,” Rebekah Griffin,
David’s wife, cautioned.
The see-saw battles over David’s
health have been tough on the family, but Rebekah said she was grateful
for the outpouring of support they
received.
“Everyone’s just really, really
pitched in,” she said. “Groceries,
gifts, clothes for the kids.”
Family, friends, and the law enforcement community strongly rallied
around the ailing deputy, assisting his
family any way they could, including
raising funds for hospital bills that fell
outside the scope of his insurance.
On Aug. 27, 2011, the RSA helped
sponsor a charity golf tournament in
support of David, with over 120 people
attending. The tournament brought in
around $20,000.
Co-workers donated sick leave
time, something that helped greatly,
Rebekah said. “The very first year, he
got a lot of time donated to him. It was
probably impossible for anyone to give
any more.”
Rebekah Griffin, with her four children, at the golf tournament held last year to raise funds
for David.
We are Christians. We
could not have done
this without the Lord.
There were so many
times when I would
receive a little note,
from people across the
country, praying for us.
The expenses surrounding David’s
illness surprised the Griffin family.
Aside from the medical bills themselves, there were additional expenses
that piled up quickly. The cost of gas
alone, traveling to and from UCLA
medical center, plus parking, cost
around $7,000.
“We thought a lot of this stuff would
be covered by insurance. It wasn’t.”
“RSA has just stepped up and really
helped with the fundraising when my
husband was getting the transplant,”
Rebekah said.
Support for David came from all
directions. Not only Riverside County
law enforcement, but law professionals
from other areas like Orange County,
Newport Beach, and Santa Ana, lent
their assistance.
In addition to the aid and support
they received from co-workers and
friends, Rebekah said their faith
helped see them through the darkest
hours.
“We are Christians. We could not
have done this without the Lord,” Rebekah said. “There were so many times
when I would receive a little note,
from people across the country, praying for us.”
Issue 5, 2012
Amusement
Benefits Corner
tickets
Call the RSA Office for ticket info at (951) 653-5152
Prices subject to change
4/11/12
PARK
TYPE
RSA $
PARK $
üAQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
Adult
$18.95
$24.95
Enter rsa for the store name
Child (3-11)
$10.95
$12.95
üCASTLE PARK
Enter CP35 for the corporate code
Adult
Child under 48”
$20.98 online $24.99
$13.98 online $14.99
$15.99 office
$11.99 office
üDISNEYLAND or CA ADVENTURE
w/ Blackout Dates
Adult
Child (3-9)
$75 online
$70 online
$80
$74
$76 office
$70 office
üDISNEYLAND PARK HOPPER
2 parks on 1 day
Adult
Child (3-9)
$95 online
$90 online
$105
$99
$96 office
$90 office
üKNOTTS BERRY FARM
User: riversidesheriffsassn
Password: rsaoffice
Adult
$27.99 online $47.99
LEGOLAND (2 day ticket)
All Ages
$57
$82-92
LEGOLAND HOPPER (2 day ticket)
Includes admission to: park, aquarium
& water park
All Ages
$67
$100-110
üMAGIC MOUNTAIN (Six Flags)
Enter rcdsamm for the username
Enter SixFlags11 for the password
Adult
$32.99 online $59.99
$31.99 office
Child (3-11)/Senior (62+) $20.99 online $26.99
$21.99 office
Note: $3 fee per online ticket transaction
$32.99 office
Note: $5 fee per online ticket transaction
MOVIE TICKETS Regal, United Artist, &
Edwards
All ages
$7.50
varies
SAN DIEGO ZOO OR
SAFARI PARK (formally Wild Animal Park)
Adult
Child (3-11)
$36.50
$27
üSEA WORLD
All Ages (3+)
$53 online
üUNIVERSAL STUDIOS ONLINE ONLY
$10 off GA + 6 Mo. Free
$64
$42
$32
$73.00 –
65.00
$74
Annual pass
$77
$77
ü= Tickets available online
NOTES
$49.00 office
For complete ticket listings
Visit www.rcdsa.org & click on “Discount Ticket Information” link.
Questions: 951-653-5152 (RSA Office)
Issue 5, 2012
Legal Defense Corner
Your Legal Defense Trust!
Pete Kurylowicz Jr., Chairman
Legal Defense Trust
I
n my last article, I described how
Conflict Panel Attorneys were chosen by the Trustees. In this article I
would like to explain some of the inner
workings of your “Legal Defense Trust
(LDT)”; explaining what each position
entails, and how cases are handled from
the time someone calls for assistance.
As you may remember, the LDT is operated as an
E.R.I.S.A Trust. E.R.I.S.A. covers a wide range of employee
benefit plans and the LDT falls into that definition of
benefit plan. The Legal Defense Trust is subject to the
federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
E.R.I.S.A. sets forth the basic fiduciary responsibilities of
the LDT trustees.
“CHAIRMAN & TRUSTEES” Each LDT Trustee
is a fiduciary. As a fiduciary, each Trustee is subject to the
strict set of duties applicable to fiduciaries. As Trustees,
we must discharge our duties solely in the interest of Trust
participants. “Trust participant” means YOU, the members
of RSA that have LDT coverage. Each of us has a Duty
of Loyalty when acting as Trustee. As an LDT Trustee,
we must focus solely upon the Trust and its participants.
The Chairman is a Trustee, and is selected by vote of the
Trustees, and is responsible, among other things, for making
initial coverage determinations. The Trustees are responsible for properly selecting and monitoring service providers.
As it is written in the second paragraph of the Law
Enforcement Officer Code of Ethics, line five, “Whatever I
see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to
me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless
revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.”
The principle that underlies this statement applies to the
Trustees, as well. The LDT Trustees must keep secret
the information that comes to them in their role as LDT
Trustee. They cannot reveal to third parties any details of
the participant’s request for coverage.
“TRUST ADMINISTRATOR” (TA): At the direction of the Trust Chairman, the Trust Administrator assigns
case work to the Attorneys. The TA evaluates and directs
the handling of cases. The TA also works with the Chairman and Finance Director in developing and implementing
the Trust’s budget.
“FINANCE DIRECTOR”: The Finance Director
is accountable to the Board of Trustees, and on their
behalf monitors the Trust’s service providers. The Finance
Director reviews all billing statements and expense receipts
presented by providers for accuracy and compliance with
Trust policy. The Finance Director oversees the Trust’s
investment portfolios in accordance with Trust policy. The
Finance Director works with the Trust Chair and TA in
preparation of the annual operating budget, and delivers
financial reports to the Trustees.
“PANEL ATTORNEYS”: At the direction of the
Chairman and through the Trust Administrator, the attorneys are assigned to handle matters where allegations of
dishonesty, insubordination, inmate fraternization, sexual
harassment, assault under color of authority, domestic
violence and battery occur.
“FIELD REPRESENTATIVES”: Handle interviews
on behalf of witnesses and focus members, process grievances, represent members in Administrative hearings and
disciplinary investigations; prepare reports, studies, and
correspondence. They represent members in minor discipline and arbitration matters, and are on call for in-custody
deaths and Officer Involved Shootings.
Here’s how the process works:
When a member (Client) calls the LDT for service, the
first person he or she will speak to is the Trust’s Legal Assistant Vikay Torres, who obtains client information and the
nature of the call. The client is then forwarded to a Labor
Representative. The Labor Representative then obtains
the details of the call and the facts surrounding the client’s
inquiry and forwards the information to the Trust Administrator for assignment. If the matter involves allegations as
listed above under panel attorneys, an attorney is assigned;
otherwise a Labor Representative will handle the matter. If
the case needs to go to an attorney, the TA contacts one of
the LDT’s Panel Attorneys to handle it.
Pre-Skelly, the Trust provides advice, preparation and
representation in administrative interviews as well as at
the Skelly hearing after receipt of the notice of intent to
discipline, regardless of the allegations or action taken against
you.
Post-Skelly, (after a member receives a final notice of
discipline) the Trust automatically files a notice of appeal.
Thereafter, the member’s application for coverage is
reviewed by the Chairman, via the TA, who either denies
or approves representation. If the matter involves alleged
acts or omissions within course and scope of employment,
(per the LDT Plan Document), coverage is automatic for
discipline over 40 hours.
If the alleged acts or omissions are within the course and
scope of the member’s employment, and the member seeks
affirmative relief (ex: petition for writ of mandate, action
See Legal on page 13
Issue 5, 2012
Benefits
Legal Corner
Corner
Superior Court Rules That Probation
Department Violated Officer’s Pobra
Rights And Orders Termination Be Set Aside
Muna Busailah
Legal Defense Trust Administrator
I
n August 2007, a Riverside
County Probation Officer was
summoned into a meeting with
her supervisor. During the meeting,
the supervisor asked several questions
relating to whether the officer was
involved in outside employment. The
officer denied that she was. The supervisor summoned
the meeting after learning that the officer had been seen
at a local trade show appearing to be engaged in sales
activities. The supervisor confirmed that the employee
did not have a valid work permit on file, and forming the
belief that the officer was engaged in outside employment, initiated an investigation. Prior to the questioning,
the supervisor did not advise the officer of the pending
Legal
Continued from page 12
against the county), the Board of Trustees will vote
on the issue of coverage. If the matter is 40 hours of
discipline or lower, coverage is discretionary, requiring
Board of Trustees’ vote.
If a member’s case is denied by the Chairman or the
TA, the member has the right to appeal the decision
to deny representation. This appeal right includes the
opportunity to come before the Board and present any
argument/evidence in support of the member’s request
for coverage. After the member has made his or her
presentation, the Trustees may require additional
information to come to a decision. When all information has been made available to the Trustees, they vote
to either sustain or overturn the initial coverage denial.
The decision of the Trustees is communicated to the
member in writing after the Trustees have voted.
Well there you have it – this is how the Trust provides YOU legal coverage through a Labor Representative and/or attorney. Our team offers you exceptional
service from the time YOU call for representation.
Stay Safe and May God Bless you.
Issue 5, 2012
investigation nor that the officer had the right to a representative.
The Department terminated the officer in July 2008 for
dishonesty, among other charges. The dishonesty charge
was primarily based on the statements obtained from the officer during the interrogation. In late 2009, the matter was
heard by a hearing officer who affirmed the termination,
disregarding two distinct and important protections implicit
in the POBRA (Government Code § 3300, et seq.)
The officer sought LDT coverage to challenge the
hearing officer’s decision to the superior court by way of a
petition for administrative mandamus. The record before
the court revealed that the supervisor was directed to
initiate an investigation into the officer’s outside employment, and that the supervisor had the officer complete
a form during the meeting which indicated she did not
have outside employment. In this meeting (which we argued was really an interview), the officer was not advised
of the existence of the investigation, nor permitted to
exercise her right to a representative. The Department
argued that this “meeting” was for the “innocent” purpose
of advising the officer of the policy.
In the petition for writ of mandate, the officer’s
counsel, Stephen Chulak of Stone Busailah, LLP., argued
that this “interrogation” violated POBRA and therefore
any evidence arising from the meeting/interrogation must
be excluded. The Court granted the writ petition, finding
that the supervisor was in fact conducting an investigation concerning outside employment. The Court ruled
that the questioning by the supervisor was an impermissible interrogation under POBRA, and that suppression
of the evidence forming the basis for the termination was
appropriate. The Court’s ruling directs the hearing officer
to make findings consistent with its decision to suppress
the officer’s statements and as to the appropriate penalty.
This officer’s path to justice has been long and arduous; involving several years of persistent and aggressive
representation. This member wishes to extend heartfelt
thanks to the Legal Defense Trust for its continued support and zealous advocacy on the part of Stephen Chulak.
This case is an important learning tool for our members, in evaluating whether a supervisor’s questioning is
truly only an effort to make sure an employee is aware of
proper procedure, or is a set up for potential discipline.
We look forward to seeing this officer back among the
ranks of our members.
Legal Corner
Court Of Appeal Rules Pobra Rights
Do Not Apply After Termination
By Melanie C. Smith
B
arber, a parole agent for the California Department
of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), was
terminated on April 10, 2009, and filed an appeal
with the State Personnel Board (SPB). In June 2009, Barber
discovered that the Attorney General’s Office had filed a
Pitchess motion for production of Barber’s personnel records
in a separate civil case. Barber requested, and was provided,
independent counsel to represent him for that motion. The
Pitchess motion was granted, and Barber’s records from
1999 to 2004 were produced by CDCR. In October 2009,
Barber sent CDCR a letter requesting copies of his personnel record from 2005 to 2009, with specific reference to
certain internal investigations. CDCR advised Barber that
his request was denied.
In November 2009, Barber filed an action in Superior
Court, arguing he was entitled to the requested records
under the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights
Act (“POBRA”), Government Code § 3300 et seq., specifically
Government Code § 3306.5, and under the Memorandum of
Understanding (“MOU”) between the State of California
and the California Correctional Peace Officers Association.
In addition to arguing that he needed to gather information
in connection with his termination, and that he was entitled
to receive all documents relied on by CDCR in issuing the
notice of adverse action, Barber also argued that CDCR
had committed fraud and a Skelly violation by withholding
certain personnel records that should have been produced in
connection with previous disciplinary actions in 2004.
The trial court ruled in favor of CDCR, concluding that
Barber was not entitled to POBRA rights or protections
after his employment was terminated. The Court of Appeal
affirmed the ruling.
Government Code § 3306.5 states in part:
(a) Every employer shall, at reasonable times and
at reasonable intervals, upon the request of a public
§3306.5 only gives an officer the
right to review his or her personnel
records up to the effective date
of his or her termination, because
POBRA only applies while there is
an employer-employee relationship
safety officer, during usual business hours, with no
loss of compensation to the officer, permit that officer to inspect personnel files that are used or have
been used to determine that officer’s qualifications
for employment, promotion, additional compensation, or termination or other disciplinary action.
(b) Each employer shall keep each public safety
officer’s personnel file or a true and correct copy
thereof, and shall make the file or copy thereof
available within a reasonable period of time after a
request therefor by the officer.
(Emphasis added).
The Court of Appeal rejected all cases cited by Barber
and CDCR, on the basis that none of the cases addressed
the question whether a terminated peace officer has the right
under § 3306.5 to inspect his personnel files. Ultimately,
however, the Court agreed with CDCR that Barber was no
longer entitled to review his personnel records because he
was no longer an officer.
The Court based its decision on the language of § 3306.5
itself, within the context of POBRA as a whole, the purpose
of which is to maintain “stable employer-employee relations between public safety employees and their employers” (§ 3301
(emphasis added)). The Court observed that the language
in § 3306.5 refers to “employer,” not “former employer,” and to
“officer,” not “former officer.”
The Court also looked at the purpose of 3306.5: “[T]
he general purpose [of § 3305, § 3306, and § 3306.5] is to
facilitate the officer’s ability to respond to adverse comments
potentially affecting the officer’s employment status.”
McMahon v. City of Los Angeles (2009) 172 Cal. App. 4th
1324, 1332.
Based on this, the Court ruled that § 3306.5 only gives
an officer the right to review his or her personnel records
up to the effective date of his or her termination, because
POBRA only applies while there is an employer-employee
relationship; after an officer has been terminated, his or
her rights under POBRA no longer apply.
Stay Safe!
Michael P. Stone is the firm’s founding partner and principal
shareholder. He has practiced almost exclusively in police
law and litigation for 32 years, following 13 years as a police
officer, supervisor and police attorney.
Melanie C. Smith is an associate with the firm and is a
graduate of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.
Issue 5, 2012
Legal Corner
Deputy Sheriff Ordered
Reinstated After Termination For
Insubordination And Dishonesty
by Muna Busailah, Esq. and
Stephen P. Chulak, Esq.
dishonest to his sergeant, prepared incident reports that
The Department attacked the
contained false information,
he Department initideputy with a buck-shot blast of
or that he was insubordinate
ated an “audit” of a
during the altercation with
minutia and exaggerated claims in
patrol deputy’s hanhis sergeant.
an obvious effort to see what would
dling of calls for service for
The deputy’s triumph
the prior six months and
was accentuated with the
stick at an arbitration.
analyzed his investigations
arbitrator’s findings that the
under a microscope. Under
Department “overreached
the stress of the audit, the
in an effort to build a case
deputy was confronted by a sergeant concerning the quality against [the deputy]” and that the discrepancies in the
of an incident report he prepared. The argument escalated
Department’s case “raised some question as to whether the
into a heated exchange, and ended with the sergeant order- Department itself has been as precise and accurate as it
ing the deputy to hold over and rewrite his report.
expects [the deputy] to be.”
A PERS investigation followed and concluded with the
The deputy expressed his gratitude and thanks to the
Department sustaining a litany of allegations of misconduct, RSA-Legal Defense Trust for their support through this
including insubordination and several counts of dishonesty
very stressful, two-year ordeal. He specifically thanked the
for filing alleged false reports and false statements to his
Trust for providing him the resources and unwavering supsupervisors. The Department attacked the deputy with a
port to clear his good name, and return to the position that
buck-shot blast of minutia and exaggerated claims in an
was unjustly taken from him. The Department has since
obvious effort to see what would stick at an arbitration.
sought to overturn the deputy’s reinstatement by petition
After all, the Department only required one sustained
for writ of mandate. The Trust has again stepped up on
count of dishonesty to uphold the termination under the
behalf of its member and is defending the arbitrator’s award
mantra, “You lie, you die.”
of reinstatement.
The deputy and his attorney, Stephen Chulak, from the
Stay Safe!
RSA- Legal Defense Trust, zealously defended against the
charges during the arbitration to overturn the termination.
Muna Busailah has been a partner in the firm specializing
On October 19, 2011, the arbitrator overturned the
in police law and litigation since 1995.
termination and ordered that the deputy be reinstated.
The arbitrator found that the Department’s evidence
Stephen P. Chulak has been employed with the firm since
presented at the hearing failed to show that the deputy was 2000 and also specializes in police law and litigation.
T
Issue 5, 2012
Benefits Corner
Have an idea for an article?
Then let us know about it!
The APB is your association publication. If you have an
article, or have an idea for an article you would like us
to pursue, send the idea along. Suggestions can be for
just about anything, including:
• News and developments relevant to the law
enforcement community
• A profile on an interesting member
• Personal anecdotes and stories
• Professional advice from your area of
expertise
Send your ideas and articles to
[email protected]
Issue 5, 2012
Feature
Scout Project Helps Autistic Children
The RSA Board lends support to local Boy
Scout’s community service project
W
hen Caleb Whitmer
looked for a community
service project to complete to become an Eagle Scout in the
Boy Scouts, he decided to help a place
that has always been there for him and
his troop.
Sheppard of the Valley Church
in Moreno Valley had been there for
Troop 210, now Caleb figured it was
time to help their kindergarten and
preschool, which supports children
from across the Inland Empire who are
considered high functioning autistic.
“The church has always helped our
troop, so I thought it would be good to
pay them back,” Whitmer said.
The project he decided on was to
build a wood storage shed to provide
an area for outside toys to be stored
and to build three planters for growing
edible herbs.
The total cost of the project was
estimated at around $1,500, so Caleb
New Thermal
Station Opens
S
began looking for financial support.
Turning to the RSA, the Board
granted Caleb $1,000. He found
another $500 from the San Bernardino
Police Association.
Assembling the shed and installing
the planters will take some work, so
Caleb scheduled three Saturdays.
Troop members, friends and family
are all working together to complete
the project.
Caleb thinks the children will put
the garden to good use. “Because of
their autism they don’t get out often,”
he said. “The garden will give them
hands on experience, they’ll be able to
take plants home.”
IT’S A TOUGH JOB!
Crisis counseling services provided by
erving Coachella, La Quinta and the unincorporated areas of eastern Riverside County, the new
Thermal Sheriff’s Station opened its doors at a cer'Dedicated to Serving Those Who Serve'
emony on April 19.
The dedication ceremony was followed by public tours
EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK,
of the
for all locations go to:
IT’S new
BIG 76,000-square-foot station, headquarters for 132
Sheriff’s Deputies and 29 classified personnel. The $42
2007milCrisis counseling services provided by
www.thecounselingteam.com
lion station also houses a state of the art Forensic Bureau and
a Sheriff’s Aviation hanger.
The station was built on 20 acres of land donated by the
• No cost fortomembers
the Riverside
'Dedicated
ServingofThose
Who Serve'
H. N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. The new facility is
Sheriffs’ Association
located at 86-625 Airport Blvd. in Thermal.
The Counseling Team Int.
ITʼS A TOUGH JOB!
The Counseling Team Int.
for all locations go to: www.thecounselingteam.com
• Completely confidential
All Makes and Models
Fleet Prices
Sales & Leasing
•
•
No cost for members of the Riverside Sheriffsʼ Association
Completely confidential
Extra discounts on parts and labor
Call 800-222-9691
Call 800-222-9691
to schedule
an appointmen
to schedule
an appointment
Contact Barbara Marino
(800) 376-8099
[email protected]
1685 West Sixth St., Corona • www.qualitytoyota.com
Issue 5, 2012
A program
theRSA
RSA Benefit
Trust
A program
ofofthe
Benefit
Trust
Feature
LEDS / FOS Unit Hallway Memorial
By Corporal Bill Cuddy
N
ext time you attend the Driving / Force Options
Simulator portions of Perishable Skills Training
you may notice a significant change in the hallway
where the classrooms are located. The hall has been transformed into a real-time recognition of the peace officers
who have lost their lives in the line of duty during the current calendar year and a memorial for the Riverside County
Sheriff’s Deputies who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
As you enter the hallway you will find photos of officers
who have been killed in the
line of duty during the current
year. On the left, the same
side as the Driving Simulator
classroom, are the officers
who have been killed in
vehicle-related collisions. On
the right, the same side as the
Force Options classroom, are
the officers who have been
killed by assaults. Photos will
be added to each side of the
hallway as the year passes.
At the end of the hall is a
memorial for all the Riverside
County Sheriff’s Deputies who
have lost their lives in the line
of duty.
The instructors at the
Driving / Force Options Unit
believe a visual representation
of the dangers inherent with
our profession sets the tone for the training day and can
serve to remind all who attend Perishable Skills Training of
how important it is to make the most of the training day.
It was Deputy Karen Pico’s idea to recognize the peace
officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while
simultaneously using their stories to remind us all of the
inherent risks that come with our job.
She and Deputy Todd Huth worked
together to create the hallway’s design.
Deputy Huth threw himself into the
project and completed the lion’s share
of work himself. With the backing and
support of the Administration at the
Ben Clark Training Center, the memorial was completed in a matter of weeks.
So next time you are at BCTC you are invited to take a
moment and drop by the Driving / Force Options classroom
hallway. Consider the memorials and know the men and
women on the walls made the ultimate sacrifice doing exactly what we do every day. Then try to take everything you
can from the training day.
Deputies Wait Tables For Charity
S
heriff’s Deputies gathered at
Chili’s Restaurant in Lake Elsinore on May 3 to support a
good cause. Waiting tables and collecting “tips,” the deputies were there for
the Cops 4 Kids Tips for Kids event.
With photo opportunities at a “jail”
outside and deputies greeting patrons
inside, the event was a fun way to raise
money for kids and senior citizens.
Money raised goes toward purchasing
Christmas gifts for local children as
well as assisting seniors. Cops 4 Kids
also provides transportation and
housing needs for local children and
seniors, as well as clothing and education costs.
Taking dining orders, wiping down
tables and delivering food was all in a
days work for deputies at the event.
Issue 5, 2012
Benefits
Feature
Corner
By Ole Williams
U
Fishing With Ole
nstable weather and scheduling issues have kept my
family and me off the water for a while. Recently,
great weather fell on a Saturday. Unfortunately, the
Williams household had only two free members, my son Ian
and I. We packed two fishing rods and went to the rock jetty
next to Corona Del Mar beach.
The weather was great and there were a bunch of people
enjoying the sun this particular day. Earlier in the day, Ian
and I went to a fishing expo where Ian just had to buy a few
lures he thought were cool looking (Magabaits). Luckily for
us he did and we put them to good use.
We arrived around mid-day and walked out onto the
jetty and started throwing the 1 ounce metal jigs on light
trout fishing gear. There was a rather large swell and it made
me nervous seeing him standing there with large waves
crashing just feet from him (my wife said she would conduct
a headcount when I got home). Ian held his ground and
carefully made the first cast into the water. I followed by
making a cast and quickly caught the first fish, a decent
sized mackerel. I thought it was the first of many.
Ian, who could not cast his lure nearly as far as I could,
began to catch a few mackerel himself. Soon I discovered
Ian was out-fishing me. At one point, I asked my kid what
he was doing that I wasn’t. Ian had no problem explaining
to me that I wasn’t reeling in my lure fast enough. I nodded,
smiled and continued my method of fishing but soon learned
that his methods were working and mine were not. I can still
hear his voice, “Hook up, I got another one.”
For safety reasons, I would put my fishing pole down and
remove his fish so he didn’t have to crawl on the rocks more
than he had to. At one point, there were other people asking
Ian if they could have his fish because he was the only one
catching anything. Ian caught and released fish after fish
until he said his hand and wrist were sore. Without thinking,
I asked him why he was sore. Ian replied, “Because I caught
so many fish, dad.” I knew the answer before I finished the
question.
By this point, I caught three and my boy caught 15, it was
embarrassing, especially when we got home and he bragged
to my wife about it. I just made a comment that he had a
great teacher; she didn’t buy it. Summer is getting close so if
you can, get out and enjoy the outdoors.
My buddy Sean Freeman made a trip to the desert to fish
the canals. Here is his report.
I decided to hit the canals and drainage ditches around
Palo Verde. This time I was accompanied by Damen
Butvidas and my buddy Jason. We got to B&B bait store in
Blythe around 1600 hrs and loaded up on some nice goldfish
Issue 5, 2012
Ian working
his magic,
and with a
mackerel he
caught
and small carp. We decide to try and make some bait in the
local drainage ditches and canals. Bait didn’t want to play
but the smallmouth and largemouth did. I ended up with
one bluegill, two smallies, and a largemouth.
I have been pouring over Google earth and thought I had
found a few potential spots. I also got some local knowledge
from a friend that fishes out there regularly. So, after a bit of
driving, we settled into a gem of a spot (secret location). The
rods went out and we waited.
I brought my grill and we fired up some carne asada and
cigars while we waited for Mr. Flathead. Soon Damen is tied
into a beast of a fish that has taken him into the reeds. Jason
is aslo tied into a small channel cat that inhaled his shrimp.
Damen was using a large goldfish tied to 65 lb spectra when
he was hit. We tried everything we could to pull that fish out
but it would just drag Damen deeper into the reeds. After
about 15 minutes the spectra parts and the fish were gone.
Dang it, I would have loved to have seen that fish. I have
always been told that flatheads prefer live bait. If you want
the more prevalent channel cat, use stink bait or dead fish.
Well, Jason doesn’t have a ton of patience and chose
to fish a rig with shrimp. Around 2200 hrs, the rig gets
slammed and he is tied into a real nice fish. After a short
fight, the nice size catfish slides into the net. I look down expecting to see a channel cat, instead I see an 11 lb flathead!!
The three of us wanted a catfish dinner so the fish slid into
the cooler to make the ride of death to Beaumont.
All night, the shrimp were getting hit in the deeper
channel of the drain. Most fish were farmed but Damen did
manage to stick another fish on the shrimp. After a short
fight, I netted a 4 lb flathead!! After spending $28 on live
bait, these fish are eating a $5 bag of shrimp!! Around 0100
hrs the bite slows and except for some short runs on the gold
fish not much else happened. Pack up around 0400 hrs and
headed home. Weather was perfect, around 70 degrees at
night with little wind, no moon and not many bugs.
Damen and I are in the process of trying to come up with
a better bait tank that will keep the bait livelier. It was my
first time fishing with these guys and we had a blast.
Awards
LEAC Awards Recognize
Outstanding Service
Tom Pigeon
Contributing Writer
T
he Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee gathered for their 34th Annual Appreciation Dinner on
April 19, recognizing outstanding law enforcement
officers in Western Riverside County.
Held at the Riverside Convention Center in Downtown
Riverside, the event also featured a special tribute to fallen
officers.
The RSA was one of the night’s sponsors, for the
Investigative Excellence Award.
The evening recognized law enforcement officers from
various agencies, with multiple awards going to members of
the Sheriff’s Department.
Receiving Community Business Partnership Awards for
their support of local law enforcement was the Morongo
Band of Mission Indians, and Elks Lodge Temecula 2801.
Linda Soubirous won a Rick and Marie Fritts Founder’s
Award for her long-time support of law enforcement and
police survivors.
Investigator Andre Benson of the Jurupa Valley Station
received an Investigative Excellence Award for his distinguished work over the past two years, resulting in numerous
arrests.
Also in Jurupa Valley, Deputy Santos Cortez received
an Investigative Excellence Award for his leadership on the
Gang Task Force.
Investigative Excellence Awards went to Lake Elsinore
Station members: Investigator Michael Callahan, Sergeant
Patrick Chavez, Investigator Ryan Deanne, Corporal
Adam Decoste, Investigator Jesus Hernandez, Investigator
Richard Holder, Deputy David Horn, and Investigator
Carlos Topete. They were recognized for a case involving
a missing woman that resulted in an arrest after a complicated investigation.
Members from the Perris Station, Sergeant Samuel
Flores, Investigator John Powers, and Investigator Christopher Poznanski, received Investigative Excellence Awards
for working on a string of home invasion crimes resulting in
several arrests.
Distinguished Dog Awards went to Cabazon Station
member Investigator Brett Hensley and “Inga,” and Corporal Todd Garvin and “Mandy” for their work in pursuing an
extremely dangerous homicide suspect.
Photos by Chance Leland
RSA President Robert Masson delivers remarks, RSA sponsored the
Investigative Excellence Awards.
LEAC Chair Michael Abel (left) and committee member Nola Tainter
(right) present an Excellence in Community Service Award to Sgt.
Joel Morales of the Moreno Valley Police Department.
Perris Station members receive Investigative Excellence Awards:
(starting second from left) Inv. John Powers, Sgt. Samuel Flores, and
Inv. Christopher Poznanski with RSA President Robert Masson and
LEAC presenters
Issue 5, 2012
Awards
An Excellence in Community Service Award went to
Sergeant Joel Morales of the Moreno Valley Police Department for his leadership and commitment to the community.
An Award for Valor went to Sergeant Tony Hoxmeier of
Lake Elsinore Station for an incident involving a suicidal
and potentially dangerous man whom Sergeant Hoxmeier
subdued during a September incident, avoiding both injury
to fellow officers and saving the man’s life.
Sgt. Tony Hoxmeier (second from left) receives an Award for Valor.
On his left is fellow Valor Award recipient Riverside Police Officer
Zachariah Fishell.
Distinguished Dog Awards went to Cabazon Station members Inv.
Brett Hensley (second from left) with Inga and Corp. Todd Garvin
(third from right) with Mandy.
Inv. Duke Viveros, of the Moreno Valley Police Department, receives
in Investigative Excellence Award.
Investigative Excellence Awards went to Lake Elsinore Station
members (starting second from left): Dep. David Horn, Sgt. Patrick
Chavez, Inv. Ryan Deanne, Inv. Michael Callahan, Corp. Adam Decoste,
Inv. Richard Holder, Inv. Jesus Hernandez, and Inv. Carlos Topete.
Linda Soubirous received a Rick and Marie Fritts Founder’s Award
Inv. Andre Benson of Jurupa Valley Station receives an Investigative
Excellence Award.
Issue 5, 2012
Inv. Santos Cortez receives in Investigative Excellence Award.
Benefits
Feature
Corner
Scuba Diving Deputy Accepts State
Co-Organizer Role In A Non-Profit Organization
By Fred “Bobcat” Bommer
I
t truly is a blessing anytime anyone is presented with
the opportunity to “give back” in some capacity and
in some way; a chance to be part of something larger
than their “own little world” and a chance to make a difference. I recently was given just that opportunity.
In January of this year, I on the behalf of a dive group I
founded last July called the SoCal Divers Meetup Group
(www.meetup.com/SoCalDivers), accepted the role of
the Orange County Chapter Organizer of a newly formed
organization, comprised entirely of volunteers, called
“Dive the Coast” (www.divethecoast.com). And as of the
beginning of April, I had the honor of being appointed to
the role of the state co-organizer for Dive the Coast.
Now what the heck is Dive the Coast you ask? Dive
the Coast was formed in August of last year with the
intent of organizing, planning for, and staging the largest
mass dive in history to not only promote the sport of scuba
diving, but to bring awareness to and raise much needed
funds for various California coastal conservation organizations.
The main event of Dive the Coast is scheduled to take
place during the month of June 2013 and will potentially
involve thousands of scuba divers and a variety of support
volunteers to assist them, to travel as much of the nearly
1000 miles of California coastline as possible underwater...
relay style. The idea for Dive the Coast originated in
Santa Cruz in August 2011 after a local reporter, who is
now the Dive the Coast state organizer, was inspired by a
cross-country runner she interviewed who ran across the
United States to raise money for a charity organization.
Since then, chapter organizers and participants have
been conducting outreach to dive clubs, dive shops and
non-profit organizations as well as forming partnerships
to help pull off this epic adventure. Leading up to the
final historic event in June of 2013, the various California
coastal county chapters will be hosting fundraising and
promotional events to promote Dive the Coast as a whole
and to benefit their chosen non-profit conservation
organization.
As the OC Chapter organizer, I chose the non-profit
conservation organization, Orange County Coastkeeper
(www.coastkeeper.org), as the recipient of our chapter’s
fundraising efforts. In making my decision, I considered
several conservation organizations and ultimately chose
OC Coastkeeper because of their wide variety of local
coastal conservation efforts being addressed in a variety
of effective ways. Not only does OC Coastkeeper’s efforts
benefit our well-deserving marine habitat, but they benefit
anyone and everyone; both OC locals and out-of–towners,
who enjoy and appreciate the coastal waterways of Orange
County, from beachgoers to fisherman to surfers to divers…the list goes on.
In addition, I formed a Chapter organizing committee
to assist me in this ambitious endeavor in seeking sponsors
and donors, in planning and organizing promotional and
fundraising events, and in planning and organizing future
test dives leading up to the final event, which will involve
OC Chapter volunteer scuba divers traveling the approximately 40 miles of the Orange County coastline.
The first Dive the Coast – OC Chapter test dive is
schedule for Sunday, June 3rd. We may have a raffle, free
sponsor product freebies, and news media present. This
will not be an event you’ll want to miss. The purpose of
our test dives is to gauge the average distance a diver
may travel at a certain depth and air consumption rate,
which will assist us in planning the entire Orange County
coastline dive in the final event.
Issue 5, 2012
Feature
The OC chapter recently had the opportunity to promote Dive the Coast during Catalina Island’s 31st Annual
Avalon Harbor Underwater Clean-Up on February 25th,
which is an annual dive event held at Avalon Harbor on
Catalina Island. The event was started in the 1970s by
the local dive community in an effort to cleanup Avalon
Harbor, and this event is the only time diving is permitted
in the Harbor. Over the years, this event has grown to
become one of the most popular dive events in Southern
California. On the day of the event, we promoted Dive
the Coast and the OC chapter by wearing white tee shirts
having our newly designed OC Dive the Coast logos I
ironed on a few days earlier; this was done in a pinch due
to having no Dive the Coast operating funds as of yet to
have tee shirts commercially printed.
Our Dive the Coast - OC Chapter tee shirts drew the
much-intended attention of many people at the event,
including that of Dominic Bonuccelli, a professional photographer, photojournalist, and world traveler. Who the
heck is Dominic, do you ask? Dominic is best known for
his role as the co-host of a travel TV series called Lonely
Planet: Roads Less Travelled, which he spent several months
on assignment and that began airing internationally in
November 2009 on the National Geographic Adventure
Channel. Dominic attended the Avalon Harbor clean-up
event not only to dive but to shoot footage for his new
upcoming TV series called California Eco Adventure on
the Lonely Planet series and airing in several months on
the BBC America channel. During the event, Dominic
interviewed me and two of my divers on camera for what
will surely be an international audience. At the start of the
interview, Dominic began asking us questions about Dive
the Coast out of genuine interest and as a result of seeing
our tee shirts, but was abruptly stopped by the producer
who told him to focus back on the event at hand; I am
currently seeking Dominic’s involvement with Dive the
Coast in addition to a host of other celebrities and prominent figures. Hopefully, when the footage airs in a couple
months, Dominic’s interview of us with our DTC-OC
Chapter tee shirts will make the “cut” (see photos).
Dive the Coast is currently seeking and in need of
volunteers in a variety of capacities, i.e. surface support,
Issue 5, 2012
scuba divers, fundraisers, donor and sponsor solicitation,
etc. Even if you may not have a lot of free time, we can
still use your assistance in some capacity and on some
level.
If you are able to make a much needed tax-deductible
financial donation to support our cause and ambitious
endeavor; we are currently operating out of pocket, please
do so by going to the Orange County Coastkeeper’s donation web page at www.coastkeeper.org/dive-the-coastorange-county or by contacting me for an Orange County
Coastkeeper donation form. The funds will be used for the
Orange County Coastkeeper’s conservation efforts, and
a small portion will be used to help cover our operational
costs.
Dive the Coast-OC Chapter is also in need of sponsors
and tax-deductible donations of goods and services for
future fundraising events: door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, etc. If you and anyone you know is able to make any
of these types of donations, please email me at FredB@
divethecoast.com.
For further information about Dive the Coast in
general, the OC Chapter specifically, and how to
become involved and/or volunteer, please email me at
my above-mentioned email address and/or visit the OC
Dive the Coast’s Facebook at page at www.facebook.com/
divethecoastocchapter; you do not have to be a Facebook
member to view the page, read the posts and updates, or
view any of the photos. If you are a Facebook member,
please “Like” the page to show your support.
I am honored and privileged to be part of such a
historic endeavor that has the potential of drawing media
attention to our cause from around the world; Dive the
Coast has already piqued the attention of the Jacques
Cousteau family, the support of many dive related corporations and businesses, and divers from across the nation.
If you are one of those who appreciates our coastal waters in some form or fashion, or simply desire to support
those of us who do, please join us in this worthwhile cause
and let’s experience this adventure together: as a community, as divers, as boaters, as kayakers, as ocean lovers…as
those who understand the need and value of bringing
much-needed conservations efforts to light.
Feature
Teens Learn a Graphic Lesson
in Drunk Driving
Tom Pigeon
Contributing Writer
I
njuries and fatalities from drunk
driving accidents is a scourge that
is, fortunately, preventable. In an
effort to impress upon young drivers
the dangers of driving while intoxicated, deputies and emergency personnel visited Chapparel High School in
The crash scene on the football field.
Temecula for a demonstration that no
one was likely to soon forget.
The “Every 15 Minutes” program
field sobriety test, then handcuffed and
stages drunk driving accidents, includ- led away.
ing everything from the accident scene
Deputy Matt Hughes, who helped
itself to the emotional aftermath. On
organize the event, said they go beMay 2, the Chapparel HS football field yond just showing the accident itself.
became the scene of a mock collission, Throughout the day students are chogiving students an eyeful of what a real sen at random every fifteen minutes
accident looks like.
(roughly how often an alcohol related
Emergency personnel were on
traffic fatality occurs) and plucked
hand to pry survivors, and bodies,
from their classrooms by grim reapers
from the demolished cars while
to be accident fatalities. Painted in
students watched from the bleachers.
ghost face to represent the dead they
A helicopter arrives on the scene,
are returned to their classrooms, not
landing on the field to carry away an
allowed to talk for the rest of the day.
injured driver while others are packed
Every effort is made to simulate
onto gurneys and loaded into a waiting the scenario as realistically as possible,
ambulance, or a hearse. One of the
forcing teen drivers to not only witness
“drivers,” bloodied but alive, is given a the violent results of a traffic collission
A deputy checks on an “accident victim” at
the mock collission at Chaparel High School.
but to experience the feelings and
emotional turmoil that follows.
“Every year I do this, and every year
it gets better,” Hughes said. “I think it
made a good impression. You could
hear a pin drop the entire time we
were out there.”
“Dead” students, who are collected
randomly from classrooms every fifteen
minutes.
Photos by Chris Denham
Emergency crews work on the scene of the crash as students look on.
Issue 5, 2012
Benefits
Memorial
Corner
In Remembrance
“Greater love hath no one than this, that they lay down their life for their friends.” — JOHN 15:13
Frank Hamilton
April 9, 1895
Edward Michael Schrader
July 11, 1974
Preston Van Buren Swanguen
December 24, 1907
James Bernard Evans
May 9, 1980
Henry Fredrick Nelson
September 22, 1921
Dirk Alan Leonardson
October 4, 1980
Theodore Crossley
September 22, 1921
Michael David Davis
October 24, 1988
Howard R. Scheffler
February 29, 1956
Randy Robert Lutz
June 22, 1989
Roger Allen Strong
August 7, 1961
Kent A. Hintergardt
May 9, 1993
William Joseph Rutledge
May 14, 1969
Mark S. Kemp
November 9, 1994
William Fredrick Carter, Jr.
May 20, 1969
Michael P. Haugen
January 5, 1997
James W.
Lehmann, Jr.
January 5, 1997
Eric Andrew Thach
October 8, 1999
Jim W. Purkiss
April 16, 2001
John Towe
February 15, 2002
Brent Jenkins
March 18, 2003
Bruce Lee
May 13, 2003
Manuel Villegas
March 19, 2007
In Memory, 2011-2012
Officer Thomas Adams
CHP-Garberville
EOW: February 15, 2011
Officer Kevin Sandoval
South Pasadena Police Department
EOW: June 14, 2011
Officer Daniel Clark
San Bernardino Police Department
EOW: November 3, 2011
Officer Jermaine Anthony Gibson
Cathedral City Police Department
EOW: March 18, 2011
Officer Ryan Stringer
Alhambra Police Department
EOW: July 10, 2011
Officer James Capoot
Vallejo Police Department
EOW: November 17, 2011
Officer Andrew Garton
Hawthorne Police Department
EOW: May 26, 2011
Officer Daniel Ackerman
Buena Park Police Department
EOW: July 30, 2011
Officer Anthony “Tony” Alan Giniewicz
Signal Hill Police Department
EOW: December 7, 2011
Officer Jeremy Henwood
San Diego Police Department
EOW: August 7, 2011
Deputy Robert Paris
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Dept
EOW: April 12, 2012
California Peace Officers’ Memorial: www.camemorial.org
National Law Enforcement Memorial: www.nleomf.com
Riverside County Peace Officer Memorial Foundation: www.rcpomf.org
Issue 5, 2012
Chaplain’s
Benefits Corner
Corner
The Chaplain Corps
Chaplain John Uriarte
Chaplain at South West and RSA
T
he Riverside
Sheriff’s
Department
currently has 40
volunteer chaplains
assigned to various
stations, courts, jails
(for department
employees only) and
special bureaus throughout Riverside
County. Chaplains are licensed, commissioned or ministers who have been
ordained by a religious organization.
Clergymen who minister to inmates
are not part of this chaplain corps.
Chaplains have many assigned duties to help within the department and
community. Our primary role is to help
all members of the department and
their families on or off the job, by providing physical, emotional and spiritual
support to members of law enforcement
and their families. As chaplains we
assist the deputies during call outs by
consoling grieving or troubled citizens.
We make ourselves available 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.
Jim Clizbe is the department chaplain who oversees the chaplain corps
and many of our duties. In addition he
runs the chaplains academy, assigns
call outs and performs the invocations
for the graduating classes.
Traditionally a supervisor needing
to call out a chaplain will call the dispatch center and request a chaplain.
Clizbe would then be called and will
dispatch a chaplain assigned to that
area. Supervisors can also call their
assigned station chaplain directly for
him to respond.
Chaplains have the duty to serve
both secular and spiritual purposes
within the organization. Most
chaplains have some understanding
of the law enforcement culture, shift
work, long hours, unpredictability in
stress levels, and on-the-job injuries.
We, as sheriff’s chaplains, have a deep
concern for the law enforcement
community, that is why we chose this
assignment.
Chaplains can be identified by our
khaki pants and a dark green pullover
shirt with the department logo and
two small gold crosses on the collar.
Department uniforms are issued for
special events. We lead with a secular
rather then a spiritual purpose. We
are restricted from sharing our faith or
soliciting our church unless we are first
asked to do so. We respect the beliefs
and traditions of those to whom we are
called to assist.
We are required to volunteer at
least 20 hours a month. We do not
disclose confidential communications
in private or in public. We do not write
reports and the only records kept are
information used to complete our
monthly stats.
So please, invite a chaplain to go on
a ride-a-long with you or have a cup of
coffee with us, on or off duty; chaplains are here for you.
Graduation
67th Correctional Academy Graduates
T
he 67th Correctional Academy
graduated on April 26 at Grove
Community Church in Riverside. The class, with the motto “Victory
Through Unity,” included ten members
heading to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Leiutenant Mike Judge led the
ceremony in a welcome address. Linda
Jimenez, Riverside County Sheriff’s
Department, was the class president.
Other class honors went to: Richard
Saenz (Riverside Sheriff’s Dept.) for
Top Physical Fitness, Amanda Johnson
(Pomona PD) for Top Academics and
Most Improved, Cory Hisel (Imperial
County Sheriff’s Dept.) for Most Inspi-
rational, and Kevin Llanos (Riverside
Sherrif’s Dept.) for Overall Recruit.
Graduates for RSO include: Hector
Barrera, Silvia Butcher, Alex Gomez,
Ashley Hays, Linda Jimenez, Sae Kim,
Kevin Llanos, Elias Lopez, Richard
Saenz and Jillian Stiffler.
Issue 5, 2012
Chapter Updates
Chapter
Updates
News from
Station to
Station
Chapter 4
SIB West / CSW / BCTC
Chapter Director Ole Williams
Chapter 4 has been quiet. Nothing to pass from SIB or
BCTC. Some personnel movement here in the courts was
a huge relief for Deputy Robertson, who was sent to Jurupa
Valley Station. Castellanos said he hopes all your court training
helps you on patrol. Recently, Deputy Miller got the call and is
rumored to be headed to Cabazon. Good luck to both of you.
New arrivals in the last few months include Corporal
Donowho, former RSA President Pat McNamara, Deputies
Montano, Dizon, Packer, Ko, Hong and maybe a couple more I
am unaware of.
Talking to other members within Chapter 4, seems the only
topic on their mind is our negotiations with the county. Everyone wants our wages and benefits returned and then some. Our
Negotiations Committee is working on getting what we rightly
deserve and with the experience we have on the committee, I
am confidant we will get a favorable contract.
Send your updates To...
Chapter Directors
can send monthly updates by email to:
[email protected]
Classifieds
Maui Vacation Beach Condo
Fabulous Ocean Views
SUMMER SPECIAL: $99.00 per night plus tax
www.vrbo.com/400424 • Call (909) 262-8755
To place a classified ad, call (951) 686-7575.
FREE to RSA Members
Classifieds will run for one month
Issue 5, 2012
Births
Senior Probation Officer
Melissa Duran and her
husband, Jon Tunstall
welcomed baby Giselle
Renee Tunstall (8 lbs., 9
Giselle Renee Tunstall
oz, 20 in.) into the world
on Nov. 17, 2011, at
Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina.
Elizabeth Nicole Phillips (6.8
lbs., 19.5 in.) was born on
Dec. 6, 2011, at Riverside
Community Hospital, to
Katie Phillips and Deputy
Scott Phillips (Larry Smith
Correctional Facility). Grandpa
Steven Grassel is Lead Detective III at Southwest Station.
Elizabeth Nicole Phillips
Dustin (Smith Correctional
Facility) and Rebecca Goetz welcome Emma Lee
Goetz (7 lb., 12 oz., 19.5 in.) into the world on Feb. 29
in Moreno Valley. Emma joins two big sisters Allie and
Karley.
David and Angela Veiasquez welcomed Dominick
Pete Veiasquez (6 lbs., 14 oz., 19 3/4 in.) into the
world on March 19 at Kaiser Hospital in Baldwin
Park. Dominick joins siblings Katelyn and Juliana.
Bruce and Jane Kydd welcomed Ian Ringo Kydd
(7 lbs., 13 oz., 19 inches) into their lives on April
28 at Corona Regional Medical Center. Ian joins
sibling Lena Chisako Kydd.
Drew and Shellie Foster
welcomed Elijah Foster
(8 lbs., 3 oz.) into the
world on April 28 in Riverside. Elijah joins siblings
Ethan and Evan.
Elijah Foster
To announce a birth
call (951) 653-5152
or go online to www.rcdsa.org
Member Service Referrals
Got Skills?
The RSA has launched a referral service for members to offer their skills for hire. Have a business on the side, or a talent you would like to market?
To include your business contact the RSA at 951-653-5152 and ask for Julie or email [email protected].
The RSA does not endorse or support any particular business listed on this page.
Current member referral services available
Animals
C. W. Feed
Horse care products, hay, feed and pet
products. 5% LE idscount.
7070 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 944-9427
Kristy’s TLC Animal Care Professional
Pet Sitting
ALL Types of Animals. Dog walking, and
more.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured!
Serving Riverside, Corona, Norco, and
Moreno Valley.
FREE 30 minute consultation. 20 percent
off first service (new clients only).
Contact Kristy at (951) 532-1036
www.kristysanimalcare.com
On A Wing An A Prayer
We offer a wide variety of hand fed/
raised companion birds including but not
limited to cockatiels, lovebirds, parrotlets,
linolated parakeets, american parakeets,
& english budgies. We also offer some
cages and supplies.
Menifee
(951) 928-0307
www.OnAWingAnAPrayer.com
Automotive
Hilltop Automotive & Performance
Gary Pemberton
77585 Enfield Lane Ste. A
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1155
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Safer, stronger and lasts longer than wicked
candles. Fundraisers, home/basket parties, and
individual orders.
(951) 541-0625
[email protected]
www.scentofawarmer.com
Scentsy Wickless Candles
Dress up a room with long lasting, safer,
and fun wickless candles. Home Parties,
Basket Parties or online orders.
(951) 306-2900
Cemetery headstones
Cemetery Headstones
and Religious Articles
Hablamos Español
45-720 Smurr St., Indio
(760) 863-1234
[email protected]
Cleaning Services
Home and Office Cleaning
Houses, condos, offices, move ins/outs. Call
for a free estimate. Licence 032209.
(951) 217-9661 or (909) 240-4974
officeandhomecleaningservice.com
Regina’s Cleaning Services
Lic. No. 0220100
Professional home and office cleaning. Call for
a free estimate.
We cover Redlands, Loma Linda, Highland,
San Bernardino, Mentone, Yucaipa and the San
Gorgonio Pass area.
(909) 904-6276
[email protected]
Candles and Accessories
Gold Canyon Candle, Inland Empire
Candles • Body • Home
Fundraisers, home/catalog, parties and
individual orders.
(951) 237-9165
mygc.com/susannewman
Gold Canyon Candle, Indio
Candles, accessories, personal care products,
individual orders and parties.
(760) 899-4021
Gold Canyon Candle Demonstrator,
desert area
Scented candles, skin care, eco-friendly
cleaners. Individual, party or online orders.
(760) 409-6514
www.mygc.com/solstice/
[email protected]
Cosmetics
Avon Representative
www.youravon.com/jmata
(951) 392-6488
Avon Representative
Anew * Color * Skin-so-Soft * mark.
To view brochure and place an order
go to: www.youravon.com/jessicasalazar
Mary Kay Beauty Cosmetics
Independant Beauty Consultant
Anna Flores
Cell: (951)310-9763
www.marykay.com/anna.flores
[email protected]
Mary Kay Consultant- Menifee
Skin Care * Makeup * Body & Sun
Home/Catalog, Reorders, Gifts, Makeover
sessions
(909) 831-4192
[email protected]
Education
Excel Tutoring
Experienced tutor for math and English.
Worried about your childrens’ learning skills or
grades? Help is here to assist in their success.
All grade levels.
(909) 918-9244
The Homework Helper
Private academic tutoring K -8th grade.
All Subjects. M.A. in Education, 5 years
teaching experience. $20 per session.
Nykia Coleman
951-746-5909
Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Training
Motorcycle rider skills training.
www.stayshinysideup.com
(951) 265-7908
Electrical services
ACJ Electrical Plus
Home Repairs
Riverside
Contact Carolyn Avalos
(951) 315-6819
Western Electrical
Terry Lingo
Licensed and bonded
New home construction, remodels, panel,
upgrades, ceiling fan installations, etc.
(951) 707-6976
PO Box 1521
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Embroidery
Up In Stitches
Mark Swartz
Embroidery and shirt screen printing service.
Riverside
(951) 653-9157
[email protected]
Fitness
At Peace Yoga in the Park
Private Yoga session/ will travel. Certified
200 hr Registered Yoga Teacher. First
session 50% off.
[email protected]
(951) 392-6488
My Gym Redlands
Children’s fitness center. Fitness classes for
children 6 weeks to 13 years old.
(909) 307-3929
www.mygym.com
Team Quest San Jacinto
Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness Center
We offer a 15% discount to law enforcement
and military.
(951) 487-2700
1075 Enterprise Ave
San Jacinto, CA 92582
[email protected]
www.teamquestsj.com
www.facebook.com/SJ.MMA
Firearm repair
D-Street Gunsmithing
Repair & Maintenance of Sig-Sauers,
Glock Pistols and Remington 870
Shotguns.
Contact Dave Street
at 951-675-3532
www.theglockdoc.com
Garage doors
Garage Doors
Garage doors, and operators. All types
and brands. Service, repairs, broken
springs, remotes, and insullation kits.
New doors from ordinary to custom
design.
Call Bryan @ (951)-538-8079.
e-mail to [email protected]
Hair, Nail & Skin Care
Studio B
Hair and nail salon
Murrieta
Bethany Hernandez
(951) 757-0638
Tortuga Day Spa
Misuk Baker
Hair Color, Cut, Style, Skin Care, Reflexology,
and Massage therapy. L’Oreal Professional, and
Nioxin products.
(909) 382-1158 or (909) 792-7700
2079 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands, 92374
Home Businesses
Organo Gold Coffee
Edward Tiaga, Representative
Looking for individuals who want to earn
a second income from home. Contact for
a free sample.
(760) 992-6602
www.coffeethatsells.organgold.com
Issue 5, 2012
Member
Benefits
Service
Corner
Referrals
Current member referral services available
Home repair & remodel
JRG Construction Inc
Home remodels, drywall repair, painting,
new residential construction, commercial
construction, tenant improvements, etc.
License #878686
www.jrgconstructionco.com
Phone: (951) 660-5856
Fax: (951) 780-0217
Tri-Point Construction
Honey-Do Handyman Services
“We’ll handle the list”
Small to Medium Home Repairs and Remodeling including Electrical, Plumbing, New Drywall
and Drywall Repair, Painting interior and outside.
17 years experience.
CA Contractors License #B835094
Jason Kurth, (909) 567-6099
Horse Training
Step Right Ranch
Horse layup and boarding.
Hemet
(951) 766-0780
ID Tags
Hemet ID Tags
Pet, Child, Medical, Adult ID tags Manufactures
and distributes collars, leashes, harnesses and
pet ID tags, child and adult ID tags, medical
bracelets and G.I. ID Dog Tags.
(951) 652-3224
www.hemetidtags.com
763 Sonrisa Street, Hemet, 92543
Identity Theft Protection
Identity Theft Protection
and Restoration Service
$12.95/month
Marisa Miller: (951) 201-0959
Internet Services
NetVet Web Design - Riverside
David Correa
Websites, Graphics, SEO
www.netvet.us
[email protected]
(951) 234-7891
Jewelry
Cookie Lee Jewelry
Fine fashion jewelry.
Amanda Stone
(760) 297-2109
Legal Services
Dianna Carter Attorney
Former Chief Deputy District Attorney
Now Specializing in Family Law
(760) 568-6264
Wenhawk Court Services
Private Investigations.
Process Serving & Debt Collection.
Rory Wendell
1-866-WENHAWK
(951) 965-6385
P.O. Box 1097, Yucaipa CA 92399
Music
The Music Man
Guitar tutoring.
Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Classic and contemporary rock styles.
(909) 918-9244
Thunder Heart Band
Music for all occasions
Pete Kurylowicz, Jr
(951) 970-9998
Notary Services
Angi Morrow Notary Public
Available 24-7, mobile notary and courier
service. Over 15 years experience in loan
documents, notary and escrow.
(909) 731-4531
David Telles
24-Hour Mobile
Se Habla Espanol
50% Military discount
Retired RSO deputy and USAF
[email protected]
951-378-7159
Exclusive Mobile Notary
Serving the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire
24/7 Mobile Notary Service
(760) 601-0401 - Coachella Valley
(951) 966-0966 - Inland Empire
www.ExclusiveMobileNotary.com
Mobile Notary
Notary service.
(951) 237-9165
Notary Services
Corinne Johnson
(951) 961-9807 or (951) 849-7357
Sign Here
Mobile notary service
Michelle (909) 213-3771
Painting
Landscaping
California Garden Landscaping
From landscaping design to weekly
upkeep.
Serving the Inland Empire
(951) 965-3182
Issue 5, 2012
O’s Painting
Painting service.
San Jacinto
Omar Rodriguez: (909) 553-7759
Patio Covers
Don Anderson
Aluminum or wood, solid or lattice covers.
Special rates available.
(951) 212-0903
Photography
B.I.G Photography
Serving the Inland Empire with
Weddings, Maternity, Children and Family
portraits
www.photosbybig.blogspot.com
[email protected]
Heaven Sent Photography
Focusing on maternity and newborns,
families, engagement. Please call or email
me for a sitting fee and your choice of
your home or park. Call me to make an
appointment.
Taffi Pratt: (951) 200-1748
web.me.com/kirtgan/
HeavenSentPhotography/Welcome.html
Ron McGowan Photography
Specializing in Wedding/Event photography
and Promotional/Family/Senior portraits.
10%-20% discount on services for all
RSA current and retired members. Other
discount packages are also available.
www.ronmcgowanphotography.com
(951) 712-0115
Real Estate
First Team Real Estate
Dee Messing, top producer for 2004-2008.
Buying and selling realestate.
(951) 551-2499
www.deemessing.com
Keller Williams Realty
Ane “Marina” Badea (aka: Leiker),
RSO retired
Real estate buying, selling (standard and short
sales), and consulting; referrals to lenders,
financial planners, tax consultants, and debt
negotiators.
Direct: (951) 489-8629
Fax: (951) 346-0492
[email protected]
McLellan Properties at Keller Williams Realty
Specializing in investment property for the law
enforcement community
Andrea McLellan: (951) 805-7178
140 E. Stetson, Hemet, CA 92543
[email protected]
Realty World-Main Street
Buying, selling, loans, refis and consultations.
Corona
Roy Stewart
(951) 751-4777
[email protected]
Tarbell Realtors, Susan Newman Realtor
Buying and selling residential and investment
real estate.
(951) 237-9165
www.susannewman.com
WSR Real Estate Sales and Management
Adel “Otto” Salem, RSO Retired
Real Estate Sales Agent Lic# 01724478
6117 Brockton Ave. #203
Riverside, 92506
(951) 897-7090
Screen printing
4 Just Me Designs
Custom screen printing. Complete artwork
and graphic design services. Direct to
garment.
Riverside
P. Kipp
(909) 238-3445
Up In Stitches
Embroidery and shirt screen printing service.
Riverside
Mark Swartz
(951) 653-9157
[email protected]
Self Improvement
Help with Alcohol Issues
Join us once a week for lunch in the
Coachella Valley area. Meeting for past and
present law enforcement personnel.
For information call: Russ F (760)
902-8120 or
Ron W (760) 399-0771.
Tattoo
Madhatter II
Tattoo and body piercing
(760) 779-5520
Tax Services
Zippy Income Tax
Lowest price in town. Tax preparation. Free
online filing (1040 EZ). Online application.
6427 Mesquite, 29 Palms, CA 92277
zippyincometax.com
(760) 401-3017 or fax (760) 362-1307
Travel
Kelvin LeGeyt
Certified Travel Agent. We book flights, cruises,
hotels and vacations for individuals and groups.
www.runawaydreamholidays.com
(951) 247-5091
Welding
Battlewelder Welding/Fabricating
AWS Certified, no job too small.
[email protected]
(951) 282-5701
Meet Your Lawmakers
US Congress, Senate
Barbara Boxer (D)
112 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3553
Dianne Feinstein (D)
331 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC, 20510
Phone: (202) 224-3841
US Congress, House of Representatives
41st District
Jerry Lewis (R)
1150 Brookside Ave. #J-5,
Redlands, CA 92373
Phone: (909) 862-6030
44th District
Ken Calvert (R)
3400 Central Ave., Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92502
Phone: (951) 784-4300
45th District
Mary Bono (R)
1600 E. Florida Ave., #306
Hemet, CA 92544
Phone: (951) 658-2312
49th District
Darrell Issa (R)
P.O. Box 760,
Vista, CA 92085
Phone: (760) 598-6850
36th District
Joel Anderson (R)
1870 Cordell Court Suite 107
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 596-3136
37th District
Bill Emmerson (R)
5225 Canyon Crest Dr., # 360
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 680-6750
Fax: (951) 680-6757
40th District
Juan Vargas (D)
637 Third Avenue Suite A-1
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 409-7690
California Senate
31st District
Robert Dutton (R)
8577 Haven Ave., Suite 210,
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Phone: (909) 466-4180
California Assembly
64th District
Brian Nestande (R)
1223 University Avenue,
Suite 230
Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 369-6644
Fax: (951) 369-0366
65th District
Paul Cook (R)
34932 Yucapipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Phone: (909) 790-4196
Fax: (909) 790-0479
66th District
Kevin Jeffries (R)
41391 Kalmia St.,
Suite 220
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone: (951) 894-1232
71st District
Jeff Miller (R)
20532 El Toro Rd,
Suite 203
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 598-7171
(949) 598-7170 fax
80th District
Manuel Perez (D)
45-677 Oasis Street
Indio, CA 92201
Tel: (760) 342-8047
Fax: (760) 347-8704
District 4: John Benoit
County Administrative
Center
4080 Lemon St.-5th floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1040
District 5: Marion Ashley
Center, 4080
Lemon St.-5th floor,
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1050
Riverside County Supervisors
District 1: Bob Buster
Center, 4080
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1010
District 2: John F.
Tavaglione
Center, 4080
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1020
The Riverside
Sheriffs’ Association
has deployed a new
integrated “members
only” online news &
information center to
improve our ability
to keep our members
informed on
important issues.
District 3: Jeff Stone
Center, 4080
Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 955-1030
RSA MEMBER ALERTS
The new news & information center at rcdsa.org is where members will go to view exclusive content,
including negotiations and other confidential information from RSA.
To access the new news & information center members are required to log on and register by clicking on
the “RSA Members Only” link then following the instructions. Once registered members will also be able to
update their own on-line profiles at anytime (email addresses, user name & password, etc). Members are
urged to keep their information current at all times to avoid missing important updates from the Association.
For Technical assistance please contact Judy Ford by email: [email protected] Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
or by calling (951) 653-5152 (800) 655-4772.
Issue 5, 2012
RSA
Benefits
Board and
Corner
Staff
Executive Board
Robert
Masson
President
Randy
Thomas
Vice President
Josh
Adams
Treasurer
Pete
Kurylowicz
Secretary
Darryl Drott
Executive
Director
Board of Directors
DaveDave
Topping
Topping
Ch. 1: DA
Ch. 1/DA
Robert
Gabriel
Joslen
Carranza
Ch. 2:
Ch. 3: RPDC
Jurupa Station
Ole Williams
Ch. 4:
SIB West/
CSW/BCTC
Michael
McQueeney
Ch. 5:
Cabazon/SEB
Julie
Gleeson
Ch. 6: Desert
Ct. Services
Gabriel
Mark
Chad Marlatt
Alberto Soria
Constantin Ch. 8: Hemet/
Anderson
Ch. 10:
Ch. 7:
Ch. 9:
San Jacinto/
Indio Jail
Lake Elsinore
Blythe Station
Aviation
Photo Not
Available
Randy
Matthew
Ed Rose
David NelsonMatthew
Randy
Wortman
Hughes
Ch.
12:
Ch.
13:
Paulsen
Hughes
Ch. 14:
Moreno Valley
Retirees
Ch.Ch.
11/11:
Ch. 14/
Palm Desert/
Southwest
Palm
Southwest
SIB Desert
East
Reynalda
Bodnar
Ch. 15:
Perris
Steve Albert
Ch. 16:
Coroner
Mike Hyland
Ch. 17: LSCF
Brian
Wakelin
Ch. 18:
SWDC
Photo Not
Available
Charles
Roberts
Ch. 19: PSU
Darrell
Donowho
Ch. 20: Indio
RSA Staff
Judy Ford
Office
Administrator
Julie Kelley
Executive
Administrative
Assistant
Lesley Garcia
Accounts
Representative
Vickie Arreola
Member
Services
Artemese
Evans
Office Assistant
Maryann
Barbaro
Office Assistant
Linda Gartley
Benefits
Manager
Connie Collins
Benefits
Adminstrative
Assistant
Dennis Hayes
General Counsel
Jeff Byrd
RSA Labor Rep.
Vikay Torres
Legal Assistant
Mike Stone
LDT General
Counsel
Muna Busailah
Legal
Defense Trust
Administrator
Frank Anderson
LDT Finance
Director
Harley Broviak
Chaplain
John Uriarte
Chaplain
Issue 5, 2012
The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association
Presorted
Standard
6215 River Crest Dr. Suite A
Riverside, CA 92507
U.S. Postage Paid
Riverside, CA
Permit No. 1178
Time Value Material
Stone
Busailah, LLP
Hayes & Cunningham, LLP
A Partnership of Professional Law Corporations
Serving RSA and its
members since 1994
Police Defense Litigation
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Mike Stone
Civil Rights
Riverside Sheriffs’ Associaton
General Counsel
Administrative Law
Governmental Liability
Writs and Appeals
Muna Busailah
Principal Office
200 East Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 350
Pasadena, California 91105
T: 626.683.5600
F: 626.683.5656
Riverside County Office
6215 River Crest Drive, Suite A
Riverside, California 92507
T: 951.653.0130
F: 951.656.0854
FREE HOME SECURTIY SYSTEM
TOM
CUS
Call now and take advantage of our RSA Special:
Free CUSTOM Installation for all RSA Members.
In appreciation for your service
we will build your system the way you want it...


UE
VAL
CUS
TOM
888-200-7233
24 month monitoring agreement required. $99 connection fee for residential systems. Call for information on monitoring fees and other terms. Applicable taxes and
permit fees not included. Offer may not be combined with any other discount and is subject to change. Home ownership and credit approval required. ACO Lic#5309

AllPoints Bulletin - Riverside Sheriffs` Association

Transcription

Similar documents

October Newsletter - Cleveland Metropolitan School District

benefits corner - Riverside Sheriffs` Association

The Posting

May ENG 42709

benefits corner - Riverside Sheriffs` Association

Coherence Network connections

Le Canard des Tropiques - Alliance Française de Townsville

March 19, 2010 - Monroe County Sheriff`s Office

Brochure - AC Moore Financial Services

Perak

November - Bay Area Divers

Brochure - AC Moore Financial Services

Vertical Blue News 2008

May 2015 FCDA Surface Interval. - Fairfield County Diving Association

Parents Association - University of California, Riverside

December - Bay Area Divers

Procedure for the Detection of Anomalies in Public Key Infrastructure

Manana Parent Bulletin #4 - Manana Elementary School

AAFES – We Give Back! - ASMC Sub Chapters

- 1 - RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT Board of

Untitled - DIVESPORT Phuket

RSA Customer Profiles