Lawman, March 2013 Edition
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Lawman, March 2013 Edition
LAWMAN March 2013, Volume 8 MONTEREY COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION President’s Message . . . What a packed year this has been already! We are well into March and I am just now sitting down at a computer to take time out and address this great Association. For those of you that missed our Annual Peace Officer of the Year Awards dinner, it was amazing. I want to thank our vice president, Brandon Casarez, for pulling off an absolutely wonderful event! We held the dinner at Rancho Canada once again and the staff and facilities were attentive and comfortable. We had a great turnout from law enforcement agencies throughout Monterey County. The acts of heroism, selflessness, and dedication to our chosen profession were well honored and appreciated by all those affected and those who came to support our outstanding officers! We had several large raffle items that were donated by local businesses. Hunter Supply of Salinas donated a $500 gift certificate, VCSI (Vigilant Canine Service International) donated $100 cash, Pro Squad donated a $100 gift certificate, and Talbott Vineyard and Winery donated a tasting for 10 with a picnic lunch and tour of the vineyard. This month we are honoring officers from Monterey Police Department, Soledad Police Department, and Salinas Police Department for acts deserving of Awards of Merit and Acts of Valor. We will be holding a March dinner on Wednesday the 20th at Gino’s in South Salinas. Join us in April for the Support Services Person of the Year Award dinner!! The dinner will be held at the Salinas Elks Lodge and is scheduled for April 17th. We cannot forget or take for granted the great work that our non-sworn personnel does to make our jobs that much easier!! We could not do what we do, day in and day out without the support of such dedicated individuals. Those who are interested in serving on the MCPOA Board of Directors, I encourage you to reach out to myself or any other board member currently serving or who has previously served! We are always looking for people that have a passion to continue building this organization and making us the best we can be for our membership! In closing, please mark in your calendars our Annual Peace Officer Memorial and dinner on May 1st. In the wake of recent disasters, I extend a hand to all those able to attend to remember those who have fallen serving and protecting. Keep the memories of those that paid the ultimate price alive. Hold a candle in memory of the sacrifice they made to keep their communities safe, to teach us how to be better, and to remind us to be ever vigilant. I hope to see you there my brothers and my sisters! Justine Hamer MCPOA President LAWMAN - March 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE President’s Message ........................... 1 In Memory of Fallen Heroes ................ 2 Support Services Awards Dinner ........ 3 Announcements & Info ........................ 4 “Officer of the Year” photos ................. 5 Monterey Co. Officers of the Year ....... 9 Awards Dinner Sponsors ................... 10 MCPOA Sponsors ............................. 11 Range Schedule ............................... 12 Exec. Director’s Message ................. 12 Membership Application .................... 14 CalStar Application ............................ 15 REMINDER! Support Services Awards Dinner Wed., April 17th Salinas Elks Lodge Board of Directors 2012-2013 President - Justine Hamer jhamer@ci.marina.ca.us Vice President - Brandon Casarez casarezbt@co.monterey.ca.us Secretary - Philip Nash nash5400@gmail.com Treasurer - Fred Garcia Hackgolf61@aol.com Past President - Rachelle Lightfoot rlightfoot@ci.carmel.ca.us Legal Advisor - Dean Flippo flippodd@co.monterey.ca.us Board Members: Bob Nolan - bnolan@ci.marina.ca.us Rick Janicki - rjanicki@ci.marina.ca.us Mark Hartunian - hartunian@cityofsoledad.com Mike Sargent - sargent@ci.monterey.ca.us Steve Russo - srusso@ci.marina.ca.us Range Master & Board Mbr - John Carr - ltjohncarr@aol.com Webmaster - Ed Harriger harriger@mbay.net Executive Director - Joy Junsay joyjunsay@comcast.net Website: http://www.montereycountypoa.org - Page 1 - Loran “Butch” Baker and Elizabeth Chase Butler died defending their beloved City of Santa Cruz on February 26, 2013. They were shot and killed while conducting a police investigation on Branciforte Avenue. The suspect was subsequently located and died in a shooting with Santa Cruz Police Officers and a Santa Cruz County Deputy. The tragic event shook the very foundation of the City of Santa Cruz and the Law Enforcement community. The following is a brief memorial for the two heroes we lost on February 26, 2013: Loran (Butch) Lee Baker Jr. September 16, 1961 - February 26, 2013 - Resident of Santa Cruz Baker was born in San Francisco, California on September 16, 1961. Butch and his wife Kelly were 10 and 11 years old when their love story began. Being childhood sweethearts and lifelong soul mates gave Butch the support to fulfill his lifetime engagement to police work. Butch’s passions were his family, friends, Santa Cruz Police Department, Giants baseball, and his Apple iPad. His family will remember him for his bigger than life personality, sense of humor, family commitment, and continual love. His friends will remember his moral standards, high ethics, investigative knowledge, unmatched expertise, and his commitment and honor to Santa Cruz Police Department. Butch believed it was his lifelong duty to protect and defend the city of Santa Cruz. It was a duty he respected and always held close to his heart. Police accomplishments included a Medal of Valor for his heroic actions in the 1989 earthquake and numerous state and federal law enforcement awards. Butch is survived by his wife Kelly, children Jillian, Adam and Ashley, parents Loran and Virginia, Sister Sandy and his many, many friends. Elizabeth Chase Butler March 16, 1974 - February 26, 2013 - Resident of Santa Cruz, California Elizabeth is a longtime resident of Santa Cruz, having first come to the city to attend the University of California at Santa Cruz in 1992. The 38-year-old was a ten-year veteran of the Santa Cruz Police Force, who had attained the rank of Detective in Charge of Sex Crimes Investigations. Elizabeth excelled at interviewing both suspects and victims. She was also known for her detailed and comprehensive reports and her impressive testimony in court. Her passion to help others grew as she handled more and more cases with child and female victims. During her years as an officer of the SCPD, she also worked on a drug task force, a hostage negotiations team, and on several homicide investigations. Elizabeth was born on March 16th, 1974 in Boulder, Colorado. She was the youngest daughter of Gerald Butler, a Northrop Grumman fluid mechanics engineer, who is deceased, and Louise Butler, a retired teacher at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, California. Elizabeth attended St. Margaret Mary Grade School in Lomita, California, Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, and University of California in Santa Cruz. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in 1996 in Community Studies from UCSC with special projects at the La Familia Center and the Homeless Garden Project, Elizabeth found employment at Lenders for Community Development in San Jose, where she was trained to help minority small business owners obtain start up loans. Eventually, she moved to San Francisco for three years and began working for Wells Fargo Bank. After the tragedy of 9-11, Elizabeth and her long-time partner Peter Wu, presently a Santa Cruz Metro employee, moved back to Santa Cruz and started the Clay Digs, a ceramics studio on Swift Street. In 2003, Elizabeth was accepted into the Santa Cruz Police Department. Elizabeth is survived by her much loved partner Peter Wu and their two sons Joaquin Wu, age 5 #189; and Stellan Wu, age 2 #189;. Many people in the city of Santa Cruz know Elizabeth and her family through Musical Me classes, WPENS preschool classes, and the couple’s former ceramics business, The Clay Digs. Elizabeth is also survived by her mother, Louise, and her adored sister Alexis Butler, a Film Production teacher at Culver City High School in Culver City, California. Elizabeth also leaves behind her much admired 91-year-old grandmother, Nelda Osborne, a retired high school art teacher who resides in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In addition, Elizabeth was especially close to her uncles and aunts, Chase and Wynne Osborne of Bend, Oregon, and Peter and Terry Osborne of Portland, Oregon. She was particularly close to her five cousins: Alex Osborne of Berkeley, California, Peter Osborne of Huntington Beach, California, Ally Kreuger of San Francisco, California, Casey Rodhouse of Bend, Oregon, and Louise Osborne of Portland, Oregon. She was much loved by her uncle Frank Butler of New Orleans and by her partner’s aunt and uncle, Sam and Hayley Chan of British Columbia, Canada. - Page 2 LAWMAN - March 2013 Monterey County Support Services “Employee of the Year” Dinner Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Sponsored by the Monterey County Peace Officers Association Salinas Elks Lodge 614 Airport Boulevard, Salinas CA 93905 6:30 p.m.: No Host Bar 7:00 p.m.: Buffet Dinner 8:00 p.m.: Awards Program Recognizing Administrative Assistants and Analyst, 911 Dispatchers, Records Technicians and Supervisors Price $25.00 per person Child Plate (age 10 & under): $10 MENU: Buffet Dinner: Chicken Breast w/Sun Dried Tomatoes & Artichoke Cream Sauce and Beef Stroganoff on Egg Noodles. Vegetarian Upon Request Includes House Salad, Asparagus, Dinner Rolls and Ice Cream Bar RSVP REQUIRED IN ADVANCE: NO LATER THAN SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013 Pay by PayPal: www.montereycountypoa.org OR send in RSVP below with Payment ______________________________________________________________________________________ Make check payable to Monterey County Peace Officers Association (MCPOA) Mail and return to: PO BOX 1823, MONTEREY CA 93942-1823 NAME: I/WE WISH TO ATTEND (add names on back as necessary): ____________________________________________________________________________________ EMAIL:__________________________________ DAYTIME PHONE: ________________________________ AGENCY: _________________________________________________________________________________ _____$25/PERSON = $_________(Vegetarian Upon Request) ___$10/CHILD PLATE=$__________ PAYMENT BY CHECK/MONEY ORDER OR CREDIT CARD TOTAL ENCLOSED: $______________ VISA/MASTERCARD/AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD # _______________________________ EXPIRATION DATE: ___________ 3-DIGIT CODE: ___________ BILLING ZIP CODE:___________ SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________ For more information, contact: Joy P. Junsay—831-320-0302 or joyjunsay@comcast.net LAWMAN - March 2013 - Page 3 - ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFO... MPC JOB ANNOUNCEMENT MPC is happy to announce that we are accepting applications for a full time, tenure track faculty for an Administration of Justice Instructor. The application deadline is Monday, April 8, 2013 @ 5pm. This position will begin Fall 2013. Please pass this announcement along to any of your colleagues that might be interested in such an opportunity or might know people interested in this opportunity. It would be greatly appreciated. Please direct interested individuals to our website: www.mpc.edu/employment Click on “Full Time Faculty and Administrator Positions” Click on the job title for full details about the position Additionally you will see an “apply” button on the right hand side for your convenience. Kali F. Viker, M.S. HR Analyst Monterey Peninsula College 831-646-3038 - Phone 831-646-3012 - Fax HELP NEEDED! The MCPOA Shooting Range is in need of a refrigerator ... used or new ... Any donation most welcome! Federal Officer Safety Act Becomes Law A federal law providing immunity for federal agents from local prosecution was signed into law by President Obama with the “fiscal cliff” deal on January 2, 2013. The Officer Safety Act, which was strongly supported by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), provides a legal process to federal officers who intervene to prevent the loss of life or serious bodily injury to a third party. Prior to the act’s passage, federal officers could be exposed to local criminal prosecution if they could not substantiate that they acted within the scope of their employment. Now, federal officers will be able to petition the court for a removal hearing in order to have their case heard in a federal venue. The act was sponsored by Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) and Rep. Dave Reichert (R-Wash.). It was attached to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. The legislation stemmed from the injustice faced by Will Clark, a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. In 2008, while serving in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Special Agent Clark intervened to save the life of a battered neighbor. Clark was subsequently charged with murder. “It’s important for our legal system to support the heroic acts of federal officers when they risk their lives in their personal capacity to prevent the loss of life,” said Jon Adler, FLEOA’s national president. Contact Range Master John Carr @ LtJohnCarr@aol.com - Page 4 - LAWMAN - March 2013 MCPOA Officer of the Year Awards Dinner February 2013 Salinas Police Department Colorguard LAWMAN - March 2013 - Page 5 - Brandon Casarez MCPOA Vice President Justine Hamer MCPOA President Gonzales PD Chief Miller with Sgt. Fred Lombardi, Officer Jose Cisneros, Officer Winston Rojas and Reserve Officer Michael Duby State Parole Officers - Page 6 - LAWMAN - March 2013 Assemblyman Stone and his assistant, along with Justine Hamer California Department of Corrections, Salinas Valley Califonrnia Highway Patrol, South Monterey County Station Califonrnia Highway Patrol, Monterey Station MCPOA Officers of the Year (Large Department): Gang Task Force Members: Salinas PD: Officer Jeff Alford, Officer Jorge Alvarado MCSO: Sgt. Bill Kaye, Deputy Ray Tongol, Deputy Charles West Chief Earl Lawson with Sgt. David Ham Rachelle Lightfoot with Chief Michael Calhoun LAWMAN - March 2013 - Page 7 - Salinas City Councilwoman Kimberly Craig and Salinas PD Chief Kelly McMillan Justine Hamer gives one lucky winner his prize! We Want To Hear From YOU! MCPOA Members ... do you have “news” of something happening in your department? Email it to us and we’ll try to get it into the next Lawman. - Page 8 - LAWMAN - March 2013 MCPOA congratulates all the nominated officers for a job well done! MCPOA 2012 OFFICERS OF THE YEAR LARGE DEPARTMENT: Salinas Police Department Monterey Co. Sheriff’s Office SMALL DEPARTMENT: Gonzales Police Department Officer Jeff Alford, Officer Jorge Alvarado Sergeant Bill Kaye, Deputy Ray Tongol, Deputy Charles West Sergeant Fred Lombardi, Officer Winston Rojas, Officer Jose Cisneros, Reserve Officer Michael Duby 2012 AGENCY OFFICERS OF THE YEAR CA Dept of Corrections, Parole Div CA Dept of Corrections, Salinas Valley California Highway Patrol (North) California Highway Patrol (South) Carmel Police Department Gonzales Police Department Greenfield Police Department Marina Police Department Monterey County Dist Attorney Monterey County Probation Monterey County Sheriff Office Monterey Police Department Pacific Grove Police Department Presidio of Monterey Police Dept. Salinas Police Department Seaside Police Department Soledad Police Department LAWMAN - March 2013 Parole Agent I Tramaine Williams Officer Jack Crabtree Officer Michael Kenny Officer Scott Farrar Detective Rachelle Lightfoot Sergeant Fred Lombardi, Officer Jose Cisneros, Officer Winston Rojas and Reserve Officer Michael Duby Detective Rey Medeles Officer Vincent Troia Investigator Adam Sepagan Deputy Probation Officer Allison Riddle Sergeant Johnathan Thornburg Officer Ron Blair Officer Rachel Beuttler Officer Jean Louis Officer Ken Schwener Officer Edward Enriquez Officer Lionel Munguia - Page 9 - SPONSORS & RAFFLE DONORS A special thanks to our Sponsors & Raffle Donors. We would not be able to continue without their generous support. Please note the names below and let them know you saw them here! * Carmel Police Officers Association * $500 Gift Card - Hunter Supply * Wine Tasting, Picnic & Tour - Talbot Winery * $100 - Vigilant Canine Services International * $100 Gift Certificate - Salinas Valley Pro Squad * Wine - Esther Partido * Breakfast for Breakfast or Lunch - First Awakenings, Salinas * Two $25 Gift Certificates - Cozumel Mexican Restaurant * $30 Gift Certificate - Eli’s Restaurant - Page 10 - LAWMAN - March 2013 Advertise your business in the Lawman! The Lawman Newsletter is a great medium to advertise your products and/or services. Our newsletter is published once a month (12 issues per year). It is posted on the MCPOA website and emailed or mailed to over 600 members. If you or someone you know would like to advertise in the Lawman newsletter, please contact Joy Junsay at joyjunsay@comcast.net. LAWMAN NEWSLETTER 2013 Advertising Prices Business Card Quarter Page Half Page (2” x 3.5”)* (4.5” x 5.5”)* (8.5” x 5.5”)* 6 Months $ 90.00 150.00 240.00 12 Months $165.00 275.00 440.00 Advertisement print must be camera ready and mailed with your payment to: MCPOA, P.O. Box 1823, Monterey, CA 93942 *Sizes are approximate Our Advertising Supporters PAUL KEENE INVESTIGATIONS Retired Monterey Co. DA Investigator MCPOA Life Member CIVIL/CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS LOCATES SURVEILLANCE BACKGROUNDS P.O. BOX 2598 831 393 1622 MONTEREY, CA 93942 FAX 831 393 1214 Thank you to our Membership Donors: Fred Steudler, Retired, Del Rey Oaks Police Department Kurt Ferguson, Correctional Counselor 1, CTF-Soledad LAWMAN - March 2013 - Page 11 - Mar. 2013 M.C.P.O.A. RANGE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Monday Sunday Tuesday Wednesday John Carr, Rangemaster Range 831-373-7614 Home 422-9483 Cell 320-0709 Thursday Friday 1 Saturday 2 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 3 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 10 0800-1700 OFFICER 4 5 11 0800-2000 CHP FREE SHOOT 0800-1700 SPD w/classroom 12 0800-1700 SPD w/classroom Daylight Saving Time Begins 17 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 24 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 31 Easter 18 19 0800-1700 SPD w/classroom 25 26 0800-1700 SPD w/classroom 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT Apr. 2013 1 7 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 8 0800-2000 MCSO 13 14 0800-1200 15 21 0800-1700 22 0800-2000 23 0800-1600 28 29 30 0800-1700 0800-1700 SAND CITY PD CSUMB 1000-1400 STATE PAROLE 20 PROBATION 1500-1700 DA 27 0800-2000 CHP 0800-1200 CSUMB SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Tuesday 2 1200-1600 STATE PARKS 7 M.C.P.O.A. RANGE SCHEDULE Monday Sunday 6 0800-1700 SPD w/classroom 9 0800-1700 SPD w/classroom Wednesday 8 0800-2000 MCSO 4 10 0800-2000 CHP 11 0800-1600 0800-2000 MCSO PMO PD 9 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 16 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT CHP PMO PD OFFICER FREE SHOOT John Carr, Rangemaster Range 831-373-7614 Home 422-9483 Cell 320-0709 Thursday 3 0800-1700 SAND CITY PD Friday 5 0800-2000 MCSO 12 SEA OTTER CLASSIC Saturday 6 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 13 SEA OTTER CLASSIC 14 SEA OTTER 15 SEA OTTER OTTER 16 SEA OTTER 17 SEA OTTER 18 SEA CLASSIC 19 SEA OTTER 20 SEA OTTER 21 SEA OTTER 22 SEA OTTER 23 SEA OTTER 24 26 0800-1200 28 0800-1700 30 CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC OFFICER FREE SHOOT CLASSIC 29 0800-2000 CHP CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC 0800-2000 CHP 25 0800-1700 PROBATION CLASSIC DEL REY OAKS 1500-1700 DA CLASSIC 27 0800-1700 OFFICER FREE SHOOT 1000-1400 STATE PAROLE - Page 12 - LAWMAN - March 2013 Executive Director’s Note . . . First, my heart and deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and fellow officers of Santa Cruz Police Department and Law Enforcement Agencies’ Fallen Officers Sgt. Loran “Butch” Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler. The February 22, 2013, Annual Peace Officer of the Year Dinner at Rancho Canada Golf Club had great attendance to recognize MCPOA’s 2012 Officer of the Year from small and large agencies. Each law enforcement agency also had an opportunity to recognize one of their own. It was great to see some new faces at the Dinner and participation of so many of the agencies from throughout Monterey County. If you were unable to attend, I can tell you that there appeared to be competition among the agencies as to who was going to have the most tables reserved. Well, the winning Agency with the most reservations was Seaside Police Department with 26; Second place was Probation Department with 23; and Third place was Gonzales Police Department with 21. The Annual Support Services “Employee of the Year” Dinner, April 17, 2013, at Salinas Elks Lodge is only $25/ person. I hope you will be able to come and join us in recognizing those who work behind the desks, telephones, computers, and even the old file cabinets that may still exist. On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, MCPOA will hold the 19th Annual Police Memorial with services to honor and remember the Officers killed in the line of duty throughout the years. It will be even more special to remember the two officers from Santa Cruz Police Department, Sgt. Loran “Butch” Baker and Detective Elizabeth Butler, who recently lost their lives in the line of duty. A Buffet Dinner (by Francisco’s Restaurant) will follow the services In addition, an election of MCPOA Board of Directors will be held (by ballot) on the evening of May 1st. If you are a current member of MCPOA, you will be eligible to vote for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three (3) Board of Directors seats. If you are interested (or have questions) in serving on the Board, contact me or one of the current Board members. Board Member Fred Garcia is on the (Golf) ball getting MCPOA’s 43rd Annual Golf Tournament rolling with the planning. So, SAVE THE DATE: Friday, October 11, 2013. More information to come. Start now and get your Foursomes together. Joy P. Junsay Executive Director 831-320-0302 joyjunsay@comcast.net Go TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More LAWMAN - March 2013 With the loss of friends, family and/or fellow officer(s), our grieving process may be long or short term. It is what we do after, and how we are able to move forward with our lives, to continue to live, and to enjoy each day to the fullest. That’s what they would want us to do. LIVE ~ Joy Junsay - Page 13 - MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL (July 1 to June 30 each year) Monterey County Peace Officers Association PO Box 1823, Monterey CA 93942 OFFICE USE ONLY RECEIVED: _______________________ ENTERED: _______________________ CARD MAILED: __________________ Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Address, City, Zip: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone (Office, Home or Cell):_________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Monterey County Agency Affiliation: ___________________________________________________________ Position/Job Title:___________________________________________________________________________ Membership Renewal New Membership STATUS: TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP: Active Retired Regular Member Annual Membership Fee: $20 Associate Member CALSTAR (Air Ambulance): $37 [Complete CalStar Application & submit with MCPOA Membership Application] Donation: $10 $30 Other___________ TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED: $________________ Donations most welcome to help defray the costs associated with the newsletter and administration expenses. 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