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Volume 38 Issue 7
September 2011
2011 Retiree
Report
1951 - 2011
STRAUSSNER s SHERMAN
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
(e-mail) info@ppoa.com
(web page) www.ppoa.com
POPA Federal Credit Union
(800) 369-7672 | www.popafcu.org
Star & Shield is the official publication of the
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers
Association (PPOA). Opinions expressed by individual board members or contributing authors in this
publication do not necessarily reflect the opinions of
the entire Board.
“Brotherhood” Defined by Retirees....................................... 4
Honor in Membership............................................................. 5
Rookies Roost: Keeping a Proud Tradition Alive.................. 6
Why Do I Need Power of Attorney in my Estate Plan?........ 7
PPOA Retiree Dissects Progression and
The Board of Directors meets on the second Wednesday
of each month in the PPOA offices at 10:00 a.m.
Star & Shield subscription: $12.00
Possible Future of Community “Policing”............................. 8
Executive Editor: Brian Moriguchi
Exploring the Benefits and Considerations
Top 10 Lists for Retirement Destinations in the U.S. .......... 9
8th Annual PPOA Retiree Luncheon.................................... 13
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
That Come with Charitable Giving....................................... 14
Brian Moriguchi, President
Jim Cronin, Vice President
JIM BLANKENSHIP, Secretary
Rogelio Maldonado, Treasurer
Standard CCW Renewal....................................................... 18
to Make the Right Choices................................................... 21
David vidal
Gerardo Garcia
JIM SCHALLERT
612 NEGOTIATIONS
Chairman Moriguchi
614 Negotiations
Chairman VIDAL
621 NEGOTIATIONS
Chairman BLANKENSHIP
631 NEGOTIATIONS
Chairman MACHIAN
632 Negotiations
Chairman Kades
RETIREE LIAISON
Chairman REDDY
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D.A. Reunion.......................................................................... 21
PPOA AFFILIATIONS
2011 STANDING COMMITTEES
ASSOCIATIONS
Chairman Moriguchi
DELEGATES
Chairman CRONIN
FINANCE
Chairman MALDONADO
INSURANCE
Chairman Moriguchi
LEGISLATIVE
Chairman REDDY
MEMBERSHIP
Chairwoman Hazen
FOP H.R. 218 Legal Defense Plan ....................................... 20
Project LEAD — Preparing Children
DIRECTORS
Danya Hazen
Tony Romo
ANDREW LEE
ART REDDY
Scenes from the 2011 LASD Roundup in Laughlin ........... 16
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Southern California Alliance
of Law Enforcement (SCALE)
California Coalition of
Law Enforcement Associations (CCLEA)
International Foundation
of Employee Benefit Plans
Los Angeles County Organization of Police
and Sheriffs (LACOPS)
Public Employees Staff Organization (PESO)
Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems
California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation
PPOA STAFF MEMBERS
PAUL K. ROLLER, Executive Director
SANDRA BRYANT, Administrative Assistant
CLARE FRANCO, Administrative Assistant
NORMA GOMEZ, Administrative Assistant
TERESA MACHADO, Intake Representative
VIOLET PEREZ, Administrative Assistant
MARLYNE RINALDI, Sr. Labor Representative
GREG TORRES, Public Relations Coordinator
Mark Vidal, Media Assistant
MARICELA VILLEGAS, Sr. Administrative Assistant
JIM VOGTS, Legislative Representative
VENISE WALLACE, Sr. Labor Representative
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Law Enforcement “Brotherhood”
Defined by Retirees
Brian Moriguchi
PPOA President
Lieutenant, LASD
bmoriguchi@ppoa.com
I give homage to all of
our retirees for their
continued support
and dedication to
PPOA and for their
lifelong commitment
to helping others.
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ach and every year, I become more and
more aware of the difference between the
law enforcement profession of yesteryear
and today. Specifically, there is a noticeable
difference between retired cops and the “new breed”
currently working in this noble profession. It is not
my intention to criticize those currently working,
as many of them are outstanding, dedicated cops.
These are simply general observations.
It is apparent to me that we have lost the
“brotherhood” in our profession. In the past, we
worked side by side, watching out for each other,
and our focus was on putting criminals in jail. Today,
criminals are a side note, and we seem to be focused
on attacking one another. We look toward our next
promotion and for a coattail to ride upon that still
has an inch of space on it. Our focus is on how fast
we can get out of working patrol instead of how fast
we can get out of the gates of the patrol station to
put a bad guy in jail. Back in the day, police work
was a profession. It actually defined who we were:
protectors of society. Today, it is just a job for many
officers and the focus is on “what’s in it for me.”
When did these changes occur? Are these changes
real or is it just my perception that has changed as I
grow older and more tenured in my career? I don’t
have the answer, but I do know I have the utmost
respect for retirees — not just for their careers in law
enforcement, but also their continued commitment
to the overall mission of law enforcement.
When I write articles for Star & Shield, I receive
more responses from retirees than active members.
Of course, that could be due to retirees having more
time to read, but I think it is more likely due to
their desire to stay involved and informed about
what is going on in the law enforcement profession.
When I ask for volunteers for a specific event, it
is retirees who dedicate their time to help out.
They don’t have to. There is no personal benefit,
no salary, not even a pat on the back. They do it
because they still have a sense of the brotherhood
of cops, and they are committed to helping law
enforcement and the communities we serve ...
for their entire lives. I give homage to all of our
retirees for their continued support and dedication
to PPOA and for their lifelong commitment to
helping others.
Sadly, we lost two individuals this past year who
epitomized the lifelong commitment of retirees. On
November 27, 2010, retired LASD Chief Al LeBas
passed away. He lived 88 years and dedicated his
entire adult life to law and order. He was instrumental
in the creation of the California Peace Officer
Memorial in Sacramento, honoring more than 1,400
officers killed in the line of duty. I always enjoyed
speaking to Al at the Retiree Roundup in Laughlin
each year, where we talked about the importance of
integrity and honor in law enforcement and in life
in general. On May 26, 2011, we lost another dear
friend, Lee Mealy, who authored the Rookies Roost
articles in Star & Shield for many years. Lee was also
a Past President at PPOA and served our members
until the very end. We will miss these individuals
and the many other PPOA members who passed
away this past year.
RETIREE ISSUES
It has been a relatively quiet year in regard to
retiree issues. Many years ago, we successfully
litigated in support of our retirees who were denied
the proper pension compensation due to the
exclusion of excess vacation buy back for those who
What’s New?
continued on page 11
New Address? New Title? New Assignment? New Beneficiary?
Keep PPOA Posted! Call the PPOA office at
(800) 747-PPOA to keep your records current.
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Honor in Membership
Art Reddy
PPOA Board Member
LASD retired
areddy@ppoa.com
A
re you old enough to recall events from
60 years ago? The year was 1951 — a
man named Harry was president of the
United States, and the average home
price was a mere $9,000 (no joke!). Among the
many events of that year, we had these:
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The term “rock and roll” was coined.
Jane Seymour was born.
The birth control pill was invented.
PPOA was established.
For the purposes of this article, guess which of
these I am most proud to celebrate this year? PPOA,
of course!
The annual issue of PPOA’s Retiree Report is
always significant to me because of my role as
the only retired member serving on the Board
of Directors. And the 2011 issue is even more
special because we’re also acknowledging PPOA’s
60th anniversary.
If I tell you that a lot has changed in the last
60 years, I’d be stating the obvious. Individually,
we’ve each changed in many ways since 1951, and
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we continue to do so (even the most stubborn of
us) in retirement. But PPOA, as it has grown as an
organization, has managed to change the world of
labor and law enforcement in a scope well beyond
what you’d expect over six decades.
In terms of contract gains, policies, employee
rights and legislation, I know of no other police
union that can claim a track record nearly as
impressive as that of PPOA. That’s why I’m proud
to have been a part of this association for nearly
45 years. I’ve experienced the ups and downs of
our profession and made a lot of lifelong friends
along the way.
Speaking of friends, we all lost a good one in Lee
Mealy earlier this year. It’s men like Lee who make
the decision to remain a PPOA member so easy. He
was not only a PPOA patriarch, but he continued to
provide a service (via his Rookies Roost column)
to his fellow members right up until the month he
passed. That’s why it has been an honor to count
myself among so many dedicated PPOA members
like Lee. The fact that there is honor in membership
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New Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefits Program
etired members (especially those with open worker’s compensation claims) will be happy to know that the new Express Scripts Program is
scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2011. In a nutshell, this new program looks to be a significant (and much needed) step up from
the one we’ve been dealing with. Many of my fellow retirees with worker’s compensation prescriptions know exactly what I’m talking about.
The Express Scripts Program simply gives us better access to the prescriptions we need. The issue of not being able to get prescriptions at
our pharmacies-of-choice will hopefully be alleviated by a more extensive, smoothly run program.
Here are some points of interest about Express Scripts:
• More than 50,000 pharmacies in Express Scripts network.
• Out-of-network pharmacies can be used and will submit billing to Express Scripts.
• Express Scripts make the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable for tens of millions of consumers through employer,
government and union health plans.
• Comprehensive list of medications appropriate for work-related injuries.
• Ability to manage drug utilization at patient, physician, therapy-class or individual medication level.
• Flexibility to meet your needs and capabilities.
• First-Fill Program is designed to ensure that prescriptions are filled without delay and claims are handled promptly. It allows for 14-day
supply of medication prior to claim liability acceptance.
• Home delivery automation process produces a 99.9% dispensing accuracy rate, compared with 98.3% accuracy rate for retail.
• Patients can access Express Scripts pharmacists by phone 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
• More than 94% of Express Scripts Home Delivery users were extremely or very satisfied with their experience and service.
PPOA would like to thank TRISTAR, the LASD Return-to-Work Unit and the CEO/Risk Management team for working with us on this matter.
PPOA members seeking more information about Express Scripts can call (800) 945-5951 or visit www.express-scripts.com/workerscompensation. Please
note that all employees with open worker’s compensation claims will receive notice in the mail regarding this program prior to the effective date.
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Rookies Roost:
Keeping a Proud Tradition Alive
By Robert Lindsey, PPOA Retired Member
Be a PPOA Delegate. Be in the Know.
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Keep your coworkers updated
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Photo courtesy of Ricardo Escalante
T
he Rookies Roost column in Star & Shield has long been the
With that said, Lee will always move behind my words and although they
pride and joy of PPOA’s retired members because of the vision may not be as eloquent or rugged or masterful as his, they are with the best
and dedication offered by the late Lee Mealy in sharing the lives of intentions and will always be in reverence to him.
and times of others. Lee was always a
This first article is simply a thanks if you are
rock — calm, cool and collected. He certainly
reading it, a hello from this Rookie and a fond
intimidated me when I was a rookie. Not because
bewilderment as to how I am so blessed to be able
he ever intended to, but simply because he was
to share the lives of others in such a prominent
a legend when legends were real. I have been
forum. I doubt that I will be politically correct.
asked to pick up where Lee left off, but as we
I am seldom at a loss for cynical words regarding
all know, that is impossible. He is, in my words,
those who would tarnish the reputation of the fin“unfollowable.” You might as well ask me to fill in
est Sheriff ’s Department in the world, and I have
for Derek Jeter, and I would have a better chance
little patience for ignorant leadership. Aside from
of success.
those haunting issues, my dog Bruno just downed
Clearly, Lee made the Rookies Roost a
my onion rings and is headed for the chili cheese
place where we could all go to keep in touch
fries. I wouldn’t mind, but he sleeps in the same
and share a few memories. Between Lee and
room if you get my drift (or his).
Moon Mullen, there will always be a place that
In closing, I would like to thank President Brian
we can go to revisit old friends, the best of
Moriguchi and Executive Director Paul Roller for
memories and the fondest of times. The Rookies
allowing me the opportunity to place words into
Roost has long been our venue for respecting
sentences designed to make you laugh, cry, chuckle
those we knew and those who left us all
and likely give you the urge to hunt me down.
too soon.
But rather than hunting me down and hurting
So here I am, poised in front of my computer,
me more than I ache already, a few short tidbits
retired (and better for it!) but still wondering
of life from you would go a long way in helping
where everybody is and what they are doing. It is
me share information with all of our partners in
with a humble heart and a conscious mind filled
faith, prosperity, retirement and hope. Until next
with memories of Lee’s quest that I place words
time, God bless.
in a column always knowing who still wears the New Rookies Roost author Robert Lindsey shares a
Editor’s Note: PPOA will begin mailing new
size 18 shoe, and it ain’t me. I am certain, as Lee moment with his wife, Kathleen, at his retirement
Rookies Roost surveys to our retired members this
looks down, that he is grinning and probably celebration last June.
month. Due to the size of our retired membership
(more than 2,400!) we send our surveys alphabetically,
saying, “The rookie could never write a report,
but now he can finally write an article without me having to use a bottle by last name, one half at a time. Those in the A through L category will receive a
of red ink or a pair of scissors to straighten it out.” Then would come survey by the end of this month, and the second half of the alphabet will receive
something like, “Too bad it took him 32 years to get the hang of it.” Then surveys once we finish printing the feedback from the first half. Please help us
he would throw a sideways grin as if he didn’t think I was looking, and keep the Rookies Roost 30-year tradition alive by completing your survey and
sending it back to PPOA. Heck, we even pay for the postage.
I would dream of red ink for the next month.
Why Do I Need Power of Attorney in
My Estate Plan?
By Graham Hawley, United Estate Planning (PPOA-endorsed vendor)
Durable Power of Attorney
hen a person becomes incapacitated, the government or
the courts can appoint a conservator to make decisions
for you. These proceedings for incapacitated persons
are almost always undesirable. You have no choice
who may be appointed to handle your financial affairs, and your
affairs will be exposed to the public, which most people prefer to
keep private.
One of the ways to avoid government intervention, court intervention
and/or the appointment of a complete stranger acting on your behalf
as your conservator is to nominate your own Durable Power of
Attorney agent.
A Durable Power of Attorney is a written document stating that one
person gives to another person the full power and authority to represent
him or her. The document is signed and notarized. This person is called
your agent or your attorney in fact.
Generally your agent has the power to handle all of your finances if
you are unable to do so on your own. You may want to give your agent
the authority to do some of the following:
• Use your assets to pay your everyday expenses.
• Buy, sell, maintain and pay taxes on mortgages, real estate and
other properties.
• Collect Social Security, Medicare and other
government benefits.
• Handle transactions with banks and other
financial institutions.
• File and pay taxes.
• Operate your small business.
• Claims and litigations.
• Transfer properties to a trust already created.
• Manage your retirement account.
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Important
The agent is required to act in your best interest, maintain accurate
records, keep properties intact and avoid conflicts of interest.
The essence of a Durable Power of Attorney is self-control, free of
government or court control. You determine the legal authority acting
on your behalf.
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
A Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care allows you to designate
an agent to make important health care decisions for you in accordance
with your wishes. You may give the agent broad powers or you may
limit his or her powers to certain acts.
Similar to the financial durable power of attorney, you give the agent
power to make health-related decisions on your behalf.
Your agent is obligated to act in accordance with your religious,
moral and other legal requests.
Your agent’s authority begins when your doctor certifies that you
lack the competence to make health care decisions on your own behalf.
You must be more than 18 years of age to sign a valid Health
Care Directive. Your state of mind is also very important; you must
understand the nature and the purpose of this document and know its
contents and how it is going to operate.
This document is signed by the person who creates the document
and then notarized by a notary public.
A living will or an advanced directive is a document in which
you state in advance your wishes with regard to medical treatment,
life sustaining treatment or to decline treatment. In case of a
terminal illness or incapacitation, you may also authorize or decline
organ donations.
The living will is a valuable tool. Always select someone who
understands your wishes, can convey your wishes and can advocate for
your health care under the authority you have granted them.
Websites for Retirees
www.lasd.org
L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
www.fop.net
Fraternal Order of Police
www.popafcu.org
POPA Federal Credit Union
www.da.co.la.ca.us
L.A. County District Attorney’s Office
www.relac.org
Retired Employees of L.A. County
www.lacera.com
LACERA
www.firstgov.gov
U.S. government resources
www.ppoa.com
L.A. County Professional Peace
Officers Association
www.sheriffsrelief.org
Sheriffs’ Relief Association
www.lasdretired.org
Extensive information for retired
deputies
www.camemorial.org
California Peace Officers’ Memorial
Foundation
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PPOA Retiree Dissects Progression and
Possible Future of Community “Policing”
By Dale J. Peroutka, J.D. (LASD ret. 1988)
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ccording to www.cops.us, “Community policing is a philosophy
that promotes organizational strategies, which support the
systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques,
to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to
public safety issues, such as crime, social disorder, and fear.”
There are more than 9,500 different police and sheriff ’s departments in
the United States. Some commentators have asserted that there are nearly
as many different community policing programs. A large number of such
partnerships have continued to be successful, while others are discarded.
The obvious reason for the change to community policing philosophy
is that law enforcement finally understood what did not work. The
emphasis was on prior failures and disjointed efforts to solve and/or
prevent crime. As good as law enforcement was then and is today, if
we continue to stop, search, investigate and arrest criminals as well as
we do, one could make the argument that there shouldn’t be any more
criminals on the street, i.e., they’re all in jail or prison. It is clear that we
know this theory is not true. The prior procedure/process of us telling
the community what their problems are and how we will solve them was
also unsuccessful. Crime continues.
Today, via the concepts of community policing, most of American law
enforcement is developing systems to expand and utilize communication
and input from communities on the issues of what they, the community,
think they want and need. After all, the theory is we are there to protect
and serve, not dictate what their problems and solutions are.
Moreover, the entire Criminal Justice system, including the courts,
probation, parole and prisons are, in many ways, still contributing to and
dictating to the communities the major issues and ineffective solutions
to the problems of crime. If the present system was successful or had a
possible future of being successful, our families, neighbors and friends
could walk the streets at night without fear and without being armed. That
freedom, that sense of confidence and well-being, is simply not occurring
in the United States.
Alright, but then what? One definition of insanity is that if one performs
an identical action repetitively, one should expect a different result. It is
submitted that the Criminal Justice system is performing an identical
action repetitively.
It is viewed by many progressive Criminal Justice thinkers that
community policing is a viable and workable future. Let’s take that thought
a step or two further: How would community probation work? Or, how
would community parole or possibly even community corrections work? Let’s take the most critical problem first, that of community corrections.
The federal courts have dictated that California prisons must reduce their
prisoner population by approximately 35,000 inmates. The recidivism rate
in California is estimated at approximately 75%. These inmates will rejoin
their communities with a record as a convicted felon, with little or no future
of meaningful employment, and very probably a return to the environment
of what contributed to their criminal violations in the first place. To urge
that these inmates will be successfully integrated into their communities and
that they will be positively contributing members, see the above definition
of insanity. The parameters of this community prisons concept will need
to be ascertained and applied. But it is asserted that the needs of viable
employment, housing and training/education must be developed by and
within the community. A streamlined partnership with the community and
ex-convict with economic and sociological benefits to both should do much
to decrease the present recidivism rate.
Obviously, money is always an issue. To argue that there is no money
available in our government or community is patently false. There are funds
available to pay the horrible costs of crime after the fact; a proactive approach
should indicate that there are funds available before the crime. Substantial
tax benefits could proactively encourage businesses to train or educate
these returning citizens to their communities. Federal and state grants could
be made available to the communities to assist in this concept. A futuristic
idea is based upon the veterans’ benefit for owning a home; perhaps a similar
approach would work for the returning inmates, which would make them a
viable and creditable member of the community (with the community, state
or federal government retaining conditional ownership until the parolee’s
successful completion of the conditions of his or her parole and release).
The same argument could easily be made for community probation
with an emphasis on greater community involvement with the probation
department. The emphasis is, again, on money. Tax benefits and/or grants or
loans should be made available to employers for employment of probationers.
An integral part of this community probation would be the financial benefits
to both sides of the partnership.
A comparison of other countries with a much lower crime rate, such as
Japan, is that of public “shaming.” Some community newspapers, such as
the Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Herold Times Reporter, frequently publicize the
names of all arrests and citations and even parking tickets. Would a normally
credible citizen want to see his/her name in the newspapers as being on parole
or probation? Might this idea have an effect on our crime rate?
To summarize, the present Criminal Justice System simply is not
progressive in solving the crime rate of our communities. While overall crime
has somewhat stabilized, a crime has terrible, even deadly consequences for
the people we are supposed to “protect and serve.” The above comments are
intended to furnish a foundation for thought, discussion and planning to
remove the “insanity” we are mired in and to provide a more viable and safe
future for our communities.
Dale J. Peroutka is a longtime member of PPOA and Police Futurists
International. He retired from the Sheriff ’s Department as a sergeant in 1988
and later received his Juris Doctorate. He currently teaches college level Criminal
Justice subjects.
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Top 10 Lists for Retirement
Destinations in the U.S.
Being that PPOA has retired members living in 40 states, we are regularly intrigued by the destinations they
choose and the reasons for doing so. Here are a few considerations that also piqued our interest.
Top 10 Affordable Cities for Retirement
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Winchester, Virginia
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Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Portland, Maine
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Columbus, Indiana
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Gainesville, Georgia
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Wenatchee, Washington
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Ithaca, New York
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Midland, Texas
Source: AARP
Criteria includes: Property and sale tax rates, housing prices, cost of living and
tax rates on pensions and social security.
Top 10 Tax-Friendly States for Retirees in 2011
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Wyoming
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Georgia
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Mississippi
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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South Carolina
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Kentucky
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Delaware
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Alabama
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Louisiana
Source: www.Kiplinger.com
Criteria includes: Tax rates and exemptions. All states above exempt Social Security benefits from state income
taxes and many exclude government and military pensions from income taxes. Some offer blanket exclusions up to
a specific dollar amount for a wide variety of retirement income.
photo: Gergo Orban/Shutterstock.com
Top 10 Retirement Towns of 2011
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Georgetown, Texas
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Fort Collins, Colorado
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Burlington, Vermont
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Tucson, Arizona
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Portland, Oregon
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Lafayette, Indiana
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St. Petersburg, Florida
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St. George, Utah
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Beaufort, South Carolina
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Fayetteville, Arkansas
Source: www.SecondAct.org
Criteria includes: Affordability, climate, culture, recreation, public transportation and educational opportunities.
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Retiree Events
Office of Public Safety Reunion Luncheon
September 22, 2011
Proud Bird Restaurant
11022 Aviation Blvd., Los Angeles
Info: RSVP to Carl Moore, (213) 718-1567 or
porcheman@sbcglobal.net
8th Annual PPOA Retiree Luncheon
October 5, 2011
Sheraton Fairplex, Pomona
Free for retired PPOA members and spouses.
RSVP by Sept. 26th: (323) 261-3010 (See page 13)
RELAC RV Campout
October 31-November 2
Shadow Hills Resort, Indio
Info: www.relac.org
L.A. County Retired Marshals Lunch
November 2, 2011
Hometown Cafe, Cerritos
LASD Class 151
Possible 40th Reunion in October 2011
Info:Sue Tyler, susantyler107@sbcglobal.net
LASD Class 155
September 2012 (exact date TBD)
Bend, Oregon
Info:All those in 6th platoon, please contact
Cathy Renner, (541) 388-4686 or crricochet49@aol.com
Lakewood ROMEOs Luncheons
Second Monday of each month
Los Angeles Retired Deputy Sheriffs (LARDS)
Second Monday of each month
Bella Italia Restaurant, San Gabriel (across from Northwoods Inn)
11:30 a.m./$10.00
Wuzz Fuzz/Victor Valley
Second Tuesday of each month
Hometown Buffet, Victorville
7:30 a.m.
Retired D.A. Investigators Lunch
First Wednesday of each month
Frantone’s, 10808 Alondra Boulevard, Cerritos
11:00 a.m.
Info:Wes English, (714) 962-5862
Inland Empire Old Guys
First Wednesday of each month
B.C. Café, Rancho Cucamonga
11:30 a.m.
Info:Dock Parnell, (909) 981-6217
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L.A. County Retired Deputies
First Wednesday of each month
Carrows, Hesperia
11:00 a.m.
Desert Heat Lunch
Second Wednesday of each month
Elks Club, Lake Havasu
The Motherlode Loafers
Second Wednesday of each month
Location varies among Grass Valley restaurants
Info: ceklasd@earthlink.net
Retired Deputies in Las Vegas
Third Wednesday of each month
Blue Ox Tavern on Sahara
12:00 p.m.
Info:Tony Silas, (702) 251-8088
Compton Alumni Association
Third Wednesday of each month
Crystal Hotel & Casino
12:00 p.m.
Santa Clarita Area Retired Sheriff’s
Personnel Quarterly Luncheon
Second Thursday in February, May, August and November
Tournament Players Club restaurant, Valencia
11:30 a.m.
Info:islandbum@ca.rr.com
Firestone Station Retirees Lunch
(Others Welcome, Too)
Fourth Thursday of each month
11:00 a.m.
Maggie’s Pub, Santa Fe Springs
Info:usafeod54@earthlink.com or Jack at fatalitch@ca.rr.com
Antelope Valley Retirees
Last Friday of every month
Carrows on Avenue K, Lancaster
7:00 a.m.
Info:Carlos Valdez, (661) 943-0125 or valdez5150@msn.com
Fuzz That Wuzz/Central California
Occasional reunion for LASD retirees
Info:Walt Scheuerell, (559) 683-6320 or walts@sierratel.com
Northern Sierra Retirees
Occasional reunion for LASD retirees
Info:Drake Robles, dr98lt@sbcglobal.net
Deputies-On-The-Go Travel Group
Info:Pete Moreno, (909) 941-4416 or cynapete@aol.com
Moriguchi
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used any 4850 time during their careers. As a result of this litigation, many
of our retirees were able to increase their retirement by up to 8 percent,
including some back pay for the many years of deprivation of their proper
pension. We have handled many cases this past year and improved the
pensions of more than 100 retirees. If you believe you may be entitled to
compensation (i.e., used 4850 time, had excess vacation time on the books
when you retired and was denied buy-back for the excess time), please
contact me and I will follow up on your behalf.
I am fortunate to work closely with the retiree representative on the
PPOA Board of Directors, Art Reddy. Art and I regularly discuss retiree
issues and take proactive steps to resolve these issues. Last year, many
retirees had difficulty dealing with Tristar or Corvel on medical claims. Art
and I met with Tristar and LASD Risk Management personnel to address
individual retiree issues and have successfully resolved many of them.
Of course, not all of them are resolved in favor of our members, but we
have certainly improved the service and accountability of Tristar for our
members. This year, we focused on complaints about denials of prescription
drugs in which many retirees were being denied their previously approved
prescriptions and ordered to go to specific pharmacies to obtain their
prescriptions. Again, we brought this to the attention of Tristar and the
LASD, and we are happy to see that they have decided to terminate their
relationship with the prescription drug company that administered the
program. You can read about the new program elsewhere in this issue of
Star & Shield.
Speaking of Art, he is the chairperson of the PPOA legislative committee
and is active in our legislative endorsements and political action activities.
One of the key areas we are anticipating for the upcoming year is attacks on
retiree health care. You have certainly read about efforts to reduce retiree
health care both nationally and locally in California. There is no doubt
that we have good retiree health care, and there is no doubt that the cost
of health care is rising. But, WE EARNED IT AND DESERVE IT! Retirees
have sacrificed a great deal, including their well being and health, and have
dedicated their lives in support and protection of all people from ruthless
and dangerous criminals who would otherwise prey upon them. For risking
our lives and faithfully serving our communities for many decades, it
is completely reasonable and absolutely appropriate that we receive fair
medical care and reasonable pensions. There are many who are attacking
our pensions and benefits using these tough economic times to fuel the fire.
PPOA remains vigilant and will actively defend the benefits afforded our
members through fair and equitable negotiations. We will fight to protect
LACERA and our pension system in order to ensure it can survive and
provide for our retirees of today and the future.
I hope all of you are enjoying retirement, and I can’t thank you enough
for your continued support of PPOA. I just hope that future retirees
will understand the importance of PPOA and the brotherhood of law
enforcement for both active members and retirees. Take care.
Connect with
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District Attorney’s
Office Promotions
Congratulations to the
following PPOA members on
their recent promotions:
Pat McPherson, Captain
Jesus Gomez, Lieutenant
Rogelio Maldonado, Lieutenant
James B. Smith, Lieutenant
Christopher Briggs, Supervising Investigator
Laurie Devine-Knieriem, Supervising Investigator
Karen Pewitt, Supervising Investigator
Whom to Call When
a Spouse Dies
When a spouse dies, the last thing you need is confusion
about whom to contact. Keep this list in your files. The
order in which you place the calls is not important.
• PPOA: (800) 747-7762 • Sheriffs’ Relief: (800) 544-4772 • LACERA: (800) 786-6464 • Social Security Administration: (800) 772-1213 • Department of Veteran Affairs: (800) 827-1000
• POPA Federal Credit Union: (800) 369-7672 • Banks and credit unions
• Insurance companies • Auto registration and insurance • Utility bills • Credit cards and loan companies • Church • Mortgage company
Don’t forget to call extended and distant family members
and friends as well. If you are simply too overwhelmed,
you can avoid hurting others’ feelings by asking someone
to do this for you. PPOA
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The hidden symbol is:
Cash is great, but our giveaways aren’t
the only reasons to read Star & Shield.
Each issue gives you the latest information on
• Contract negotiations
• Benefit changes
• Retirement considerations
This giveaway is open to PPOA members only. You must be 18 or older to win.
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• Hot topics on the job
• Association news
• Upcoming events
8th Annual
PPOA Retiree Luncheon
October 5, 2011
Sheraton Fairplex
601 W. McKinley Avenue, Pomona
12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Free for retired PPOA member
and one guest.
Free gifts and drawings!
RSVP required by September 26.
(800) 747-PPOA or
info@ppoa.com
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Exploring the Benefits and Considerations
That Come with Charitable Giving
By Reza Bahari-Mehr, Senior Wealth Management Group (PPOA-Endorsed Vendor)
I
hope all is well and you are having lots fun in retirement. I want to
touch on a subject that I am very passionate about. At one point or
another, most of us have either been directly involved with a charitable
organization or have had the fortune of giving money to different
causes. Philanthropy is not just for the super wealthy and famous. As a
matter of fact, most people give without expecting recognition, and it is a
great feeling to know that you have made a positive difference in someone’s
life. Think about the last time you volunteered for a worthy event or you
were able to lend a hand when someone needed it the most.
You all know the amount of work PPOA does for its members as well as
different events that the association coordinates to raise money for worthy
causes. The first one that comes to mind is the annual golf tournament that
generates much-needed support for families of fallen officers. I would really
like you to consider the Professional Peace Officers Charitable Foundation
as a destination for your charitable gifts. I believe that if you are going to
give a sizable dollar amount, you also need to take full advantage of all tax
discounts that could be associated with it.
are Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT) and Charitable
Remainder Unitrust (CRUT). A CRAT pays the donor a stable income
with a set dollar amount over the life of the trust. For example, if you
create a $100,000 CRAT for 20 years, you will receive a fixed income of
$5,000 per year and it will never fluctuate. If you opt for a Charitable
Remainder Unitrust (CRUT), you will receive a fixed percentage amount
of at least 5 percent. At the beginning of each year, the value of the trust
is determined and your payout could be higher or lower depending on
the value and market performance. Both options are good and neither is
better than the other.
Available Vehicles
Charitable Remainder Trusts, also known as CRT’s, have been
a popular vehicle for many donors. Two of the most effective CRT’s
Tax Breaks
Another advantage of the Charitable Remainder Trust is that the profit
generated from the trust is not subjected to the capital gains tax, since you
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How Do I Choose?
There are a few factors that will go into determining the best choice for
an individual. Your life expectancy, future and present financial needs,
risk tolerance, the type of asset, future contributions, and finally, your tax
bracket are some of the factors that need to be measured so you and your
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are benefiting your charity. The charitable trust can be exceptionally useful
when it comes to assets that are highly appreciated but have limited potential
for producing income. In avoiding capital gains taxation, more of your money
will go to your charity and not the government. You can also get a deduction
on your income tax because your Charitable Remainder Trust supports a
charitable cause. Also, the compromise tax bill (“Tax Relief, Unemployment
Insurance Authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010”) extends until
December 31, 2011, a provision know as the “Charitable IRA Rollover,”
which allows taxpayers age 70.5 or older to make tax-free transfers (of up to
$100,000 per year) directly from their IRA to charities. IRS code section 664
lists the requirements a trust must meet in order to qualify as a Charitable
Remainder Trust.
If you are interested in setting up a Charitable Remainder Trust,
please call PPOA at (800) 747-PPOA and allow us to serve you. We will
do our best to create a legacy for you and your family. In closing, I want
to say thank you for your ongoing support, and I wish you all a healthy
life filled with success.
“To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the
affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the
betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave
the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed
social condition, to know even one life has breathed easier because you have
lived, THIS is to have succeeded.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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Scenes from the
2011 LASD Roundup
in Laughlin
PPOA was once again
proud to join nearly
800 retirees at the LASD
Roundup in Laughlin,
Nevada. As always, we
are grateful to all the
retirees who came from
near and far to share their
Art Reddy, Phil Katz, Paul Roller, Richard Shockor
highly embellished war
stories. Special thanks
to Moon Mullen and his
staff for orchestrating a
memorable event, year
PPOA
Photos courtesy of Greg Torres
after year.
Robert Olmsted, Roosevelt Blow
Ron Abbott, George Rose, Jack Holt
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Greg Young, Al Kopperud, Robert McCarty
Nancy Malone, Joseph Raffa, Bob Malone
Bob Welch, Tom Ewens
Ed Propersi, Bill McSweeney, Ron Wallach
Brian Moriguchi, Harry Penny
Al Kopperud, Richard Orosco
Leon Brown, Sally Harwell, Terry Black, Maria Burwell
Pete Finnigan, John Spiller
Walt Johnston, Frank Linley
Roger Wilson, Tom Vetter
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STANDARD CCW RENEWAL
In an effort to better serve Sheriff’s Department retirees, the renewal
application to carry a concealed weapon is printed below and can also
be found at www.lasd.org. For those retirees living a great distance
from our Employee Service Center in Monterey Park, California, you
may renew your CCW by mail.
The renewal-by-mail process takes approximately two weeks. During
that time, you will be without your ID/CCW. Please print and complete
the application below. Mail the completed application, along with
your expiring ID/CCW, to:
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Employee Service Center 101 Centre Plaza Drive Monterey Park, California 91754
For our retirees within driving distance of the Employee Service
Center, you may call our main number, (323) 526-5500, to schedule
a same-day appointment.
When you call the Employee Service Center, one of our representatives
will ask you all of the questions on the application. (It may benefit you
to print the application and complete it prior to your call.)
Once we have received all of the necessary information from you,
we will schedule an appointment. You will need to bring your expiring
ID/CCW with you to your appointment, as we will collect it. A new
ID/CCW will be issued to you on your appointment date. In rare
cases, an investigation may be required prior to the renewal of an
ID/CCW. Should you have any questions, please call the Employee
Service Center.
Retiree Qualification Procedures
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform retired LASD sworn personnel of the current Department procedures to certify them under the
Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. This federal law allows
honorably retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm
nationwide, but requires annual proficiency certification. The LASD
Weapons Training Unit has developed a firearms test for those retired
members who wish to take advantage of the privileges afforded to
them under the new law.
Annual Qualification
The Department firearms proficiency test for retirees assesses
general firearms safety and proficiency in handling and firing weapons.
It is available to any retired LASD deputy who retired in
good standing. California residency is not required. The
test can be administered daily, by appointment, at the
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Biscailuz Pistol Range. The primary purpose for making
Retirement ID and CCW Renewal Information Sheet
appointments is to ensure that the range is operating
Employee Service Center
101 Centre Plaza Drive
and that personnel are available to accommodate
Monterey Park, Ca 91754
retirees when they arrive.
Main (323) 526-5500
Fax (323) 981-5925
E-Mail: persadmempsvcctr@lasd.org
Call (323) 267-2730 to schedule an appointment.
Retired personnel who successfully complete the
Expiration Date:
H.R. 218 firearms proficiency test will immediately be
CCW
Last Name
First Name
M
issued a certification card, valid for one year from
the date of certification. This card must be carried
Employee Number
Social Security Number
Date of Birth
with the retiree’s Department identification.
Driver’s License
Sex
Race
State
Rank at Retirement
Ht
Wt
Retired from what Dept
Eyes
Hair
Street Address
City
Home Phone
State
Zip Code
W ork or Cell
Comm ents:
http://www.lasd.org/contact_us/inquiry/reg_ccw_renewal_app.pdf
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Additional Information
• The Sheriff has directed that the firearms proficiency
test and annual certification be provided at no cost to
LASD retirees. You will be able to purchase .38, .45 or
9mm ammunition at the range. For other calibers, you
will need to bring your own ammunition.
• Retirees who do not wish to carry a concealed
firearm outside of California do not have to qualify
under the federal law. However, if they wish to continue
carrying in California, they must renew their CCW
permit as currently required.
• Currently, we can only certify those LASD retirees
who can report to the Biscailuz Pistol Range to be tested.
It is anticipated that, in the future, additional agencies
statewide will be able to certify LASD personnel.
• H.R. 218 allows for LASD retirees living in other
states to be certified by that state if the state offers
such a test. Retirees living out of state should contact
their local law enforcement agency to determine if such
a test is available.
Any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin
may be directed to the LASD Leadership and Training
Division at (323) 526-5375.
Mystery Photos
I Remember That Guy! That’s “What’s-His-Name!”
PPOA has an impressive collection of photos dating back to its inception 60 years ago. But rather than go back THAT far, here is
a handful of photos from the last 20 years to help you gauge how sharp your memory is. Look closely to see how many of these
subjects you can identify. Names are listed at the bottom of the page. PPOA
Top left: Denny Carroll, Bob Mallon, Dave Bauchop, Vic Garcia. Middle left: Bill Kupper, Duane Harris, Janet Williams,
Dale Schirman, Bill Sieber. Bottom left: Roger Mayberry, Luther Russell, J.R. Wagnon. Top right: Sherman Block, Phil Katz,
John Fleming. Middle right: Kenneth Allen, Charles Wood, Gus Carlton. Bottom right: Ed Propersi, Gary Lyon, George Rose.
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FOP H.R. 218 Legal Defense Plan
Thanks to PPOA’s affiliation with the Fraternal Order of Police
(FOP), our retired members are eligible to enroll in the FOP H.R.
218 Legal Defense Plan. This plan provides coverage for civil and
criminal claims associated with H.R. 218. The annual coverage limit
is $15,000, at a cost of $50 annually per participant. Please note that
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FOP membership (approximately $1 per month) is required in order
to enroll in this plan.
For more information about the FOP plan, contact Roger Mayberry
at bear1233@aol.com, Bill Westermann at wmwestermann@sbcglobal.net
or Hylant Group at (800) 341-6038.
Reddy
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may be lost on the few who don’t appreciate the many ways that PPOA has
improved our careers (and lives) as peace officers, but the fact that more than
2,400 retirees proudly maintain their PPOA membership says more than
enough for me.
Thousands of L.A. County retirees consider PPOA to be part of the
extended family that is the Sheriff ’s Department, District Attorney’s
Office or Marshal’s Office. We’re proud to stick together and support
each other, not because we have to, but because it’s the right thing to do.
On the business front, there is some good news to report to PPOA
retirees. By now, most of you know that PPOA has been working with the
County in an effort to address issues with our prescription plan. Rather
than rehash the many problems we encountered with our current plan, I
am happy to announce that the County agreed to change contract services
and procedures (more evidence that PPOA continues to affect positive
change for retirees!). The new Pharmacy Benefit Management Program
is scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2011, and all employees with
open worker’s compensation claims will receive notice in the mail prior
to the effective date. Please see the chart on page 6 for more details on
the program.
Thank you again to all of PPOA’s retired members. Through your
PPOA membership, you’ve all contributed to an honorable legacy. The
young members who join PPOA each year are benefiting from that legacy,
whether they know it or not. Their careers are better for it, their families
are better protected and their retirement, one day, will be as rewarding,
if not more so, than ours.
And finally, I’ll leave you with a quote I heard the other day:
“Retirement means no pressure, no stress, no heartache. Unless you
play golf.”
D.A. Reunion
Project LEAD —
Preparing Children to
Make the Right Choices
L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley acknowledges
Sergeant Tony Romo for his service as a Project LEAD (Legal
Enrichment and Decision-Making) facilitator. The annual program, coordinated by the D.A.’s Office, is designed to help
volunteers better prepare children to make the right choices
in life. In all, more than 24,000 children have competed the
Project LEAD curriculum since 1993.
This program is currently accepting facilitator applications for
the 2011-2012 school year. The deadline to apply is September
30, 2011. For more information, please call (213) 974-7401. PPOA
DMV Confidentiality
Retired LASD peace officers with California driver’s licenses
are eligible to receive DMV confidentiality of home address
indefinitely. To request DMV confidentiality of home address,
obtain form INV-32 by contacting:
L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
Personnel Administration, Processing Unit
101 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, California 91754
Attn: DMV Confidentiality Coordinator
(323) 526-5437 — Anna Calderon
(323) 526-5500 — Main Line Personnel
Please note that INV-32 forms are no longer available for pickup
at local DMV offices. They are now available only through the
above contact information.
Retired D.A. Investigators met for their annual reunion in Las
Vegas, and we have a photo to prove it! The retirees gathered at the
Sun Coast Hotel on April 27th. Hershel Aron (ret. 1991) was kind
enough to share a group photo from the occasion.
Front Row (left to right): Bill Burnett, Hershel Aron. Second Row:
Bill Sheaffer, Tony Patchett, Howard Wheeler, Jim Van Lueven, Ron
Tevere. Back Row: Mel Wesson, Wes English, Fred Willis, Al Hickock,
Oscar Mims, Al Layne.
Qualifying retirees should always complete their own personal
information regardless of the request. The employment
verification section of the INV-32 form should be left blank; it
will be filled out by Personnel. In the job title section, write
“retired” and your former position. In the badge number
section, enter your former employee number. Completed
request forms for DMV confidentiality of home address should
be mailed to the LASD Personnel address listed above. PPOA
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PPOA Monthly Dues
as of Jan. 1, 2011
(based on 1% of top step salary)
Unit 612 (Sheriff, D.A.)
Sergeant & Above
$79.71
Supv. Inv. D.A. & Above $79.71
Unit 614 (Coroner/Sheriff)
Criminalist $60.62
Criminalist Lab Tech. $40.76
Forensic ID Spec. I
$57.42
Forensic ID Spec. II
$69.43
Senior Criminalist $79.71
Unit 621 (Sheriff)
Civilian Investigator
$58.57
Court Services Spec.
$37.89
Crime Analyst $57.14
Custody Assistant
$46.34
Law Enforcement Tech.
$41.98
Public Response Dispatcher I $41.88
Public Response Dispatcher II $49.28
Public Resp. Dispatcher Specialist $53.33
Security Assistant $22.08
Security Officer $35.04
Supv. Public Resp. Dispatcher $54.93
Unit 631 (Coroner)
Coroner Investigator Trainee $55.20
Coroner Investigator $61.52
Unit 632 (Coroner)
Supv. Coroner’s Investigator I
$66.74
Supv. Coroner’s Investigator II
$72.93
Other
Service Members Retired prior to 1/1/80
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$10.00
$2.50
$10.00
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Calendar of Events
September 8:
PPOA Delegates Meeting
Luminarias, Monterey Park
5:00 p.m. Dinner
5:30 p.m. Meeting
RSVP to (323) 261-3010 or info@ppoa.com.
September 15:
Last Day to Submit PPOA Board Nominating Petition
Info: (323) 261-3010
October 1:
Annual “Fun in the Sun” Chili Cook-Off
Jack Bones Equestrian Center
26983 Tapia Canyon Rd. Castaic, California
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Kids Zone, live music and more.
Benefits Special Olympics, Fueled by the Fallen and more.
Info: www.alanar.net/chilicookoff.html
October 5:
8th Annual PPOA Retiree Luncheon
Sheraton Fairplex, Pomona
See page 13
November 8-9:
CopsWest Convention
Ontario Convention Center
Products, information and training.
Info: www.cpoa.org
November 19:
Cops-4-Causes Spartan Race Malibu
Calamigos Ranch, Malibu
Mud run, obstacles and physical and mental challenges.
Info: www.cops4causes.org
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Letters to PPOA
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PPOA.com Headlines
The following is a partial list of breaking news links posted at www.PPOA.com last month.
Visit the PPOA website to stay up to date on the news affecting Los Angeles County and its current and retired peace officers.
August 18: New Arrivals at Avalon Sheriff’s Station
August 18: Enron Billionaire Bankrolls California Advocate for Public Pension Changes
August 18: Handgun Open Carry Ban & Ammunition Bill Expected to be Heard This Week
August 18: Port of L.A. Maritime Law Enforcement Training Center Holds First Classes
August 18: LASD Among Multi-Agency Asian Gang Crackdown; Weapons, Drugs Seized
August 18: Task Force Targets Graffiti Vandals; 15 Arrested
August 17: LA County Supervisors Slam State Plan to Transfer Prisoners
August 17: New Anti-Gang Squad Looks to Stem ‘Foreign’ Influence in Santa Clarita Crime
August 17: Sheriff’s Department ‘Watchdog’ Hired to Review Fullerton PD
August 17: La Puente Mayor Refuses to Sign Public Safety Contract With LASD
August 17: Sheriff’s Lieutenant Lends Vocals to Classic Rock Band
August 17: LA County Supervisors Slam State Plan to Transfer Prisoners
August 16: Deputies Seize 11,000 Pot Plants in Angeles National Forest
August 16: Deputies Arrest Alleged Red Bull Bandits
August 16: Retired L.A. County Sheriff’s Sergeant to Head Military Order of the Purple Heart
August 16: La Habra Heights City Council Plans Closed-Session Budget Meeting with LASD
August 16: LAPD: Police Policing the Police with Technology
August 16: Cooley Protests Ruling on DNA Collection
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Whom to Call at PPOA...
Discount Tickets, Address Updates, Non-Job-Related
Legal Consultation: Call Violet Perez
Free Notary Services:
Call Maricela Villegas
Disability, Insurance Benefits:
Call Norma Gomez
Star & Shield, PPOA
Website, Delegates: Call Greg Torres
Membership, Dues Deductions:
Call Clare Franco
Board and Foundation
Inquiries, Political Action: Call Sandi Bryant
Job-Related Labor Representation:
Call Teresa Machado
(323) 261-3010
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Discounted Ticket Prices for PPOA Members
Venue
Adult
Adventure City (Anaheim)
Child
9.75
9.75
Boomers!
14.00
14.00
Disneyland or California Adventure
76.00
71.00
Disney/Calif. Adven. One-Day Hopper
96.00
91.00
Disney Annual Passports
• SoCal Select (valid 170 days)
• SoCal (valid 215 days)
• Deluxe (valid 315 days)
• Premium (valid 365 days w/ parking)
191.00
258.00
362.00
476.00
191.00
258.00
362.00
476.00
Huntington Library
12.00
12.00
Knott’s Berry Farm
31.00
21.50
Knott’s Soak City
23.00
20.50
L.A. Zoo
11.50
8.25
Legoland Three-Park (Aquarium/Legoland/
Waterpark) (Two-Day Ticket)
64.00
64.00
Legoland (Two-Day Ticket)
54.00
54.00
Long Beach Aquarium
18.00
10.50
Magic Mountain
27.00
18.00
Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor
21.00
15.50
Medieval Times
42.50
30.75
Movie Tix (UA, Krik, AMC, Edwards, Regal)
Range 6.25-7.75
Pirates Dinner Theatre
37.00
28.00
Raging Waters
24.00
24.00
Raging Waters Season Pass
51.00
51.00
San Diego Zoo
34.50
25.50
San Diego Wild Animal Park
34.50
25.50
Scandia Amusement Park/Ontario
14.00
14.00
Sea World
46.00
46.00
Universal Studios (Three-Day Ticket)
64.00 (credit card only)
64.00 (credit card only)
Universal Studios 12-Month Pass w/ Blackouts
77.00 (credit card only)
77.00 (credit card only)
Universal Studios 12-Month Pass w/o Blackouts
94.00 (credit card only)
94.00 (credit card only)
Universal Premium Star Pass
134.00 (credit card only)
134.00 (credit card only)
Universal Front of the Line Pass
149.00 (credit card only)
149.00 (credit card only)
Movie Theater
Restricted
Unrestricted
AMC Theatres
6.25
7.75
Harkins Theatre (Chino Hills)
6.25
7.75
Krikorian
7.75
7.75
Pacific
6.25
n/a
Regal/Edwards/UA
6.75
7.75
Cinemark
7.75
7.75
SPECIAL OFFER: Universal Studios Half-Price Appreciation Day, Saturday, November 19, 2011
One-day general admission tickets are available at PPOA for $37 (reg. $74).
All ticket sales are final. Prices and details on the PPOA website are subject to change. Always call first to confirm prices and availability.
Limited to six (6) tickets per member, per venue. Please call the PPOA office at (323) 261-3010 for more information.
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PPOA Classifieds
CEMETERY LOTS
Rose Hills Cemetery. 2 plots for sale at soldout Sequoia Lawn, lot 3004. Asking only $7,500
for both. I will pay transfer fees on one, buyer
responsible for the other. Contact Erric Roman
(323) 456-2353. (0711)
1946 Ford
Coupe, 327 chevrolet, 3 speed column, power disk
brakes, lincoln rear - end, great paint and tires.
$22,000. Please call Ed (949) 496-6432. (0811)
2004 harley davidson
Road King, Police Edition, Dark Blue, extras, only
3,297 miles, as new. $11,900, Bob at 805 553-0124
or E-Mail srvalley@roadrunner.com (0811)
LAND FOR SALE IN OREGON
Land for sale in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Priced to
sell due to death in the family. 2.3 acres for $12.000
or best offer. Vivian (310) 351-8644 (0711)
2004 PACE ARROW MOTORHOME
RV in immaculate condition, with tow bar package
($3500 value) and other upgrades. Under 11,000
miles. Sleeps six. $78,000. Pictures available on
request. Contact 626 616-5000 (0411)
Wanted: Live-in Care
Mature, female retired deputy needed for livein position. Responsibilities include: meals,
medications, errands (with my vehicle) & light
housekeeping. Room, board & stipend provided.
Call Art at (562) 943-7972 (0911)
2004 NISSAN 35OZ
Silver exterior with blk interior. Mint condition
always garaged, only 10K miles. See to appreciate.
$18,000.00. Call Joe @ 323-605-7955 (0411)
2008 BUGABOO STROLLER FOR SALE
New and never been used 2008 Bugaboo Bee
stroller. Stroller sun canopy is Blue. $550.00 or best
offer. Call Marie or Billie (562) 447-6867 (0411)
2008 JEEP COMMANDER “SPORT”
Silver in color, V6, Seats 7, and only has 40,000 miles.
Like new cond. & runs great, KBB is $17,500. Owe
$18,000 – Asking $16,500. Call 626-675-3684 (0711)
BIG ISLAND HAWAII CONDO FOR RENT
One week rental 5/6-5/13/2011. 1 b/d, 1/bath,
sleeps 4, full kitchen. Located in town of KailuaKona. w/view of Kailua-Bay. $850.00. E-mail
MadKen842@aol.com (0411)
1984 CHEVY VAN
1984 All White Chevy C-30 Step Van less than
6500 miles Very good condition, runs great
asking price $10,000.00 OBO. 951-892-4309 or
chawablk@yahoo.com. Email me for photos! (0411)
VACATION OWNERSHIP
$5000.00 will get you a lifetime ownership to
Monarch Grand Vacation Resort. Pick your dates
and villa type at great locations. Call Tony at
661-203-8650 (0711)
PROWLER TRAVEL TRAILER
1997 - 31 foot, large slide-out, queen bed, lots
of storage, new awning, AC, clean and excellent
condition, $10K. Call Tony 661-203-8650 (0711)
RIVER HOME FOR RENT
In Parker, AZ: 3bd/2ba home on the water with
private 50’ dock off your back porch for your
water toys. Beds for 8 people. Pictures available.
Call 562-355-1486 (0711)
TRUCK/TRAILER FOR SALE
2003 F-250, diesel, all extras, low miles (56K).
2005 Laredo, 5th wheel, 27 ft., immaculate. Truck
$20K / Trailer $18K / Package deal $35K. Please
call (360) 642-2491 (0711)
5 ACRES VACANT LAND
For sale 5 miles from Grass Valley, CA. All utilities
available. Wooded with level building pad & slight
slops. Contact ceklasd@earthlink.net (0711)
Notary Service at CRDF
PPOA Delegate Mary Pardo (Custody Assistant)
offers free notary service to PPOA members &
a discount for all other LA County employees.
This applies to service offered at CRDF. Info:
(562) 756-5924 / pardo_mary@yahoo.com (0811)
2001 Sportsman 5th Wheel
30ft KZ Sportsman bunkhouse with two opposing
slideouts kitchen / LR. Roof 2 yrs old, tires only
200 miles. Clean $8800 mesarge65@yahoo.com
(909) 282-2863 (0811)
timeshare for sale
Worldmark Trendwest, 8000 credits per year.
16000 credits on account. Asking $4,500. Will pay
$299 transfer fee. Payments up to date. More info
at: worldmarktheclub.com. Call Lorraine at (503)
867-9968. (0811)
Las Vegas Timeshare
2 bedroom/2 bath at Cancun Resort of Las Vegas.
Dates: Sept. 3-5, 2011 (3 nights.) Beautiful resorts
w/ pool, billiard room, child play room & more.
Call Saif Kutubi at (323) 895-3927 (0911)
ADCO Class A RV Cover
New still in box - fits 30' to 33.5' class A
motorhome passenger side entry panels - Dupont
Tyvec top Bought this cover then bought a bigger
motorhome $200 - call Jim at 714-713-3820 (0911)
2002 Fleetwood RV
2002 Expedition, 34’ diesel pusher. Only 26,500
miles, in immaculate condition. Looks new. No
smoking, no pets, no kids. Asking $72,000. Call
(909) 973-3432. (0911)
PPOA classified ads are free and available
only to PPOA members (one per month, 25
words max). Private party only, no business ads
allowed. Send your ad to: Star & Shield Editor,
188 E. Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA 91773 or
e-mail to gtorres@ppoa.com.
New submissions are added on first comefirst served basis, each issue. Please send within
first week of each month to insure timely
inclusion. No work numbers may be used in ads.
Submissions must be in writing, not over the phone.
Ads run for 3 months.
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