Informant

Informant
The
The Official Publication of the San Diego Police Officers Association
Volume XXXV, No. 6
June 2015
Unveiling of
SDPD Honor One
Pg 11
Cesar Solis Park Project
Pg 10
Assistant Chief Al Guaderamma
Pg 6
June 2015 | 1
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Brian R. Marvel
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Est. 1912
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Director
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Director
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Director
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Director
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Jacqueline Rainey, Editor
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Memorial...............................................................Pidgeon (Chair)
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In This Issue
Chaplain’s Corner............................................... 5
Assistant Chief Al Guaderamma......................... 6
Widows & Orphans Fund GolfTournament..............8
Cesar Solis Park................................................10
Unveiling of SDPD Honor One..........................11
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremonies ......... 12
Body Worn Cameras: Pitfalls to Avoid............... 14
SDPOA Discount Tickets.................................. 16
SDPOA Store.................................................... 17
UC-7: Marukai Market....................................... 19
Crime Files........................................................ 21
In Remembrance.............................................. 25
On the Road...................................................... 27
Classifieds......................................................... 29
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President’s Message
I am pleased to welcome SDPD Honor One,
the new Memorial Vehicle, back from its tour
across the United States. This vehicle is yet
another way we can remember and honor
the sacrifice of the 32 officers who gave
their lives protecting this city. I would like
to say a huge thank you to Sergeant Mike
Pidgeon and Officer Dan Craft for turning
this idea into a reality. We owe a debt of
gratitude for all the generous donors who
assisted in funding this vehicle. Without
their support, this would still have been an idea. After unveiling the
car at the end of April, Mike, Sgt Mike Shiraishi, and Chaplain Chuck
Price drove Honor One to Washington, DC to represent the SDPD at
the National Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony. The trip included 13
stops at several state capitals in 19 days. Look for photo gallery of the
trip by “liking” us on Facebook.
Additionally, I would like to thank all the officers who attended the
State and National Memorial ceremonies. It is of utmost importance
to have people representing the SDPD and the SDPOA at these events.
We are thankful to have the SDPOA Memorial Fund to help offset the
cost to these members who take their time to travel across the country.
If the opportunity presents itself, I highly recommend attending these
events at least once in your career. Most people I talk to that have gone
say that it is an extremely rewarding and cathartic experience; a way
to connect with peace officers from around the world coming together
to honor and memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We
shall never forget.
Unfortunately, the week leading up to Police Week was marred by
the deaths of four officers across the country, adding four names to
the national fallen officer memorial wall. A report released by the FBI
revealed that felonious line-of-duty deaths have increased 89% from
2013 to 2014. As I write this article, eight officers have been killed in
a two week period; five from gunfire. We had one of our own officers
shot and wounded in an incident. Thank you to the quick actions of
the officers on scene that assisted officer Seddon and the other officers
who stopped the threat. Needless to say, I want to remind everyone
to stay safe out there and make sure we all come back home to our
families after each shift.
June marks the end of the fiscal year. Members should start receiving
open enrollment information for purchase of healthcare, dental, vision,
etc. Dollar amounts may have changed depending on your dependent
status based on the recent contract. If you have additional flex money
after purchasing all of your medical needs, this will be paid out biannually with the first payment in December and the second payment
in July of next year. The uniform maintenance allotment will be paid
out on the last paycheck of September.
June 6th is the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. I would like to extend my
gratitude to all World War II vets who fought for freedom.
Finally, I wish you all a safe and happy Father’s Day.
All the best,
June 2015 | 3
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4 | The Informant Chaplain’s
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by Herb Smith, San Diego Police Department Chaplain
A
ll that my eyes
desired I did
not
refuse
them. I did not withhold
my heart from any
pleasure, for my heart
was pleased because
of all my labor and this
was my reward. Thus
I considered all my
activities which my
hands had done and
the labor which I had exerted and behold all was vanity and
striving after wind and there was no profit under the sun…So
I hated life, for the work which had been done was grievous
to me; everything was futility and striving after wind” (King
Solomon, disillusioned by the emptiness of life’s pursuits Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, 18).
June is a wonderful month for a lot of reasons. Here we are
now mid-year. There’s a semester of school behind us, the
summer before us, a bit of a break and time away perhaps,
and along with birthdays, graduations, weddings and, well,
baseball, watermelon and some outside grilling, there’s a
lot to like about June. Things slow down a bit, or at least
change pace and procedure a little, we lose the tie and get
some more wear on our Panama Jack shirt(s). To whatever
degree we take advantage of any or all of these pleasures
it’s a sweet opportunity to refresh the soul. I could add to
the list and so could you but it’s just so nice to have such
pleasant diversions, especially in San Diego where the beach,
the desert or the mountains can rapture us away at any time
within the hour. How blessed we are to have such things, InN-Out, Hodad’s, Las Quatro Milpas and Filippis to name just
a few. We are tempted to think why it can’t just be June all
year long. Hawaii sort of is, but even so, even after a short
time there you’re ready to swim back to the mainland.
What is it about too much of a good thing that causes us to
out-rightly reject it much sooner than we might expect? By
the end of summer we’re actually looking forward to getting
on with school, football gains prominence over baseball
and we’re ready to reengage a more constant pace. DoubleDoubles from In-N-Out are still a staple but that’s different.
The point is that no matter what we pursue, obtaining that
object is wonderful for a while, but it ultimately doesn’t satisfy
us for good. Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone gave a poignant
illustration of this in the episode of the crook who was killed
and woke up in the afterlife. Everything was wonderful in
that everything was perfect. Whatever he did he succeeded,
whatever he touched turned out perfect. He had the fame,
the girls, the wealth and all the “luck” he could imagine.
Wow, heaven was great, until it got boring. Nothing was
unpredictable, and he grew sick and tired of always having
everything turn out the way he wanted it to. Such was when
he found out that what he thought was heaven was actually…
not. Facing a forever in a place of no challenge, chance or
change doomed him into an eternal nightmare (Orson Wells
played a great Lucifer!).
King Solomon had everything he needed to accomplish the
maximum potential of everything he desired. Endowed with
unfathomable wealth, military might, physical vitality and
intellectual astuteness, he set about to build an empire of beauty
and satisfaction for himself and in great measure actually
succeeded. Solomon’s fame and fortune is renowned to this
day and has never been duplicated, contrasted with the world
of his day. But as he sat atop his mound of magnificence and
marveled, instead of celebrating, he lamented, cursing it all by
the life it yielded him and became miserable for all the delight
it had promised. The excitement of gaining did not come
fixed with the satisfaction of owning, and before long, like
J.D. Rockefeller when asked how much money was enough,
the only answer was “one more dollar than I have.” We may
dominate the stock exchange, ascend to the top, collect all
the toys and pursue every pleasure like no tomorrow. But
when tomorrow finally arrives and we sit astride our toy box,
position, achievements and aspirations, or the lack thereof, we
come to the realization that it’s not what we hoped for or ever
really gained, and were short-schrifted in our expectation.
Either way, what we strove for to give us ultimate meaning
and gratification whether we achieved it or burned out trying
left us flat and even betrayed. The “so what” question haunts
us and we wonder what in the world we were really chasing
after.
There are worthy pursuits in this life, but unless they are
purposed in preparing our passions for the beauty of Paradise
regained, we will always be disappointed. The goal is not to
be fit for a life that will end, but to become suited for one that
will never stop growing. God gave us this world to prepare
us for another. Amassing the wealth of heaven’s exchange
only increases our capacity for its everlasting joy. Solomon
finally understood that “God has made everything beautiful
in its time, and has set eternity in our heart, without which
we could not find out the work which God has done from the
beginning even to the end. I know there is nothing better for
us than to rejoice and do good in our lifetime, and that every
man who eats and drinks for the good of his labor – it is the
gift of God. And I know everything God does will remain;
with nothing to add to it or take away, for God has so worked
that men should reverence Him” (3:11-14).
June 2015 | 5
Member Spotlight
Assistant Chief
Al Guaderamma
by Jacqueline Rainey, Editor
A
lbert (Al) Guaderamma has been with
the San Diego Police Department since
1987 and was recently promoted to the
rank of Assistant Chief. Al has enjoyed each
one of his 28 ½ years on the Department and is
excited to be joining the command staff.
Being a leader of the San Diego Police Department
is a sort of family business for Al. His father,
Manuel, and his older brother, Manny, were
each assistant chiefs before retiring. Growing
up, Al always admired police work. His father
was his role model and mentor growing up, but
Assistant Chief Guaderamma was not always
sure that was the path he wanted to take. He
attended San Diego State with the intention of
finding inspiration for a future job. In his senior
year, his older brother joined the San Diego
Police Department. Al remembers hearing about
all the exciting calls and experiences his brother
was having as a police officer. It was then that Al
decided to give police work a try.
Al enrolled in the academy with the intention of
working as an officer for about 5 years and then
moving on. Once he got out in the field, though,
he was hooked. “I have had so many great experiences and
met so many amazing people. I couldn’t imagine having
any other job now,” said Al.
Over the years, Al has had numerous assignments; to list
them all would be quite the arduous task. Despite his wide
array of assignments, he has not had a single favorite and
has never had what he would consider a bad assignment.
“Each has had its highlights and I have learned something
from every one,” said Al. If he had to choose, his most
challenging assignment thus far was as the commanding
officer for Investigations II. No matter the assignment, his
favorite aspect of the job has always been the people he
interacts with, both co-workers and civilians.
In addition to his various responsibilities, Assistant Chief
Guaderamma has also been tasked with providing training
6 | The Informant on multiple occasions. For two years, he would travel
throughout the state to instruct other agencies on non-biased
policing with POST. As a sergeant in the Neighborhood
Policing Unit, he would travel to other agencies to share
strategies for community-based policing. “It was a great
opportunity to learn from other organizations, but it also
showed me what I already believed to be true: The San
Diego Police Department has the best team out there. We
truly are America’s Finest,” said Al.
In his new role as Chief of Neighborhood Policing, Al
is responsible for several units including Operations
Support, SWAT, Canine, Homeless Outreach Team (HOT),
Communications, IT, Analysis, and the Chiefs Advisory
Board.
Outside of work, Assistant Chief Guaderamma is a fitness
enthusiast and is always trying to stay active. He enjoys
hiking and running the most. He has participated in the
Baker to Vegas Relay Race for the last 27 years. Despite his
passion for fitness and athletics, some might not know that
Al is actually a big fan of sweets. “Some people think that
all I eat is healthy food, but I have quite the sweet tooth,”
he explained.
Al has been married to his wife, Tracy, for over 19 years.
She is a detective with the department and they met when he
was transferred to Central. Together they have two children,
Christopher and Caitlyn.
Assistant Chief Guaderamma is proud to be a part of the San
Diego Police Department. “Law enforcement is one of the
most rewarding jobs. I have met so many wonderful people
on the department and in the community. We have such a
great team, both sworn and civilian employees,” he said. Al
is honored to be part of the command staff and expects great
things from the administration and the SDPOA. “I am very
impressed with the current SDPOA Administration and how
hard they worked on the new contract. It was a pleasure
working with them to bring about such a great agreement
for our officers.”
Congratulations to Assistant Chief Al Guaderamma for his
recent promotion. We look forward to seeing him grow as a
leader with America’s Finest.
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E
7th Annual SDPOA Widows &
Orphans Golf Tournament
ach year, the SDPOA arranges a golf tournament to
raise money for the Widows and Orphans Charity
Fund. It is a great event attended by POA members,
directors, and members of the community. This year,
participants gathered on the South Course at Torrey Pines
for an afternoon of golfing for a great cause.
There were several special guests in attendance. Chopper
the Biker Dog spent the entire day entertaining guest on
his miniature motorcycle. Chief Shelley Zimmerman spoke
to the players before the shotgun start. She thanked the
members of the community for their generosity and she
thanked the officers for their dedication and sacrifice. Kyle
Kraska from CBS 8 News made an appearance at the event
to meet and greet participants along with SDPD Sergeant
Scott Bartolomei. In February, Bartolomei was off-duty and
helped save Kraska following his dispute with a suspect that
shot him multiple times. Officer Don Meeks, his wife Teri,
and Kaylee Wilson, daughter of fallen officer Chris Wilson,
were also at the tournament to share their experiences of
how the Widows and Orphans Fund helped them in their
times of need.
Following the tournament, guests gathered for a reception
overlooking the course at the Lodge at Torrey Pines. They
enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a live auction. Kaylee
Wilson and Kyle Kraska each shared their thoughts with the
crowd before the live auction began.
We would like to thank all of our sponsors, participants, and
staff that made this great event possible. We look forward to
seeing you out on the course again next year!
More Photos on Page 20...
8 | The Informant Chief Officer Sponsor
Dave Allred
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Mossy Nissan
Markstein Beverage Company
Matt & Julie Harelson
R.C. Baker Foundation
On the Border Restaurant
Union Bank
Paul Kerr
A-1 Self Storage
Cisterra Development
LexisNexis Special Services, Inc.
Mirer Family Foundation
AMR
Taser
SDPOA Members
Dan Spinazzola
Bill Sailor
Lou Ferrero
Arthur & Catherine Nicholas
Motorola
San Diego Chargers
O’Mara & Padilla
Barona Band of Mission Indians
Jenny Craig
Kelly Burt
Stephen M. Dunn
California Bank & Trust
California Casualty
Lost Abbey Brewing Company
Ballast Point
Neighborhood Market Association
Coast Income Properties, Inc.
Eric & Jill Flyckt
Viewpoint Equities, Inc.
Thank You
to our Sponsors
Continued on Page 22...
June 2015 | 9
A New Park in South Bay
to Honor Retired Assistant Chief
Cesar Solis
by Jacqueline Rainey, Editor
T
he neighborhood of Ocean View Hills in South Bay
San Diego has a problem. It is a great neighborhood
with many schools and a rapidly growing population.
However, the residents of this community currently only
have one small public park to share with the over 8,000
other residents. About 10 years ago, the city had promised
to build a 20-acre park, but until now, not much progress
has been made. All this is about to change.
The new park will be located on Del Sol Boulevard between
Vista Del Mar Elementary School and Ocean View Hills
High School. The plans for the park include lighted softball
fields, concession stands, restrooms, water fountains, picnic
table shelters and more. As it stands, the team leading the
project needs an estimated $5,000,000.00 to make this idea
a reality. Therefore, they are petitioning to have the city
include the construction of the park in the Fiscal Year 2016
Budget. There is a second part of the petition that should
interest both Ocean View Hills residents and SDPD officers
alike.
The project managers’ petition includes dedicating the park
to Retired SDPD Assistant Chief Cesar Solis. Solis served
the San Diego Police Department for 32 years. He started
his career in 1982 and retired in March of 2014. There are
several reasons for which he is deserving of having this park
10 | The Informant dedicated to him. Solis is the first Filipino-American on the
San Diego Police Department to be promoted to the rank
of Captain and, later, the rank of Assistant Chief. Before
becoming Chief of Detectives, Solis was a Commanding
officer of the SWAT Team and the Executive Officer of the
Emergency Negotiations team.
In addition to his work in protecting the community, Solis
was also passionate about improving the quality of life
for the people of San Diego. Solis worked diligently to
build long lasting relationships when he was assigned to
community relations. He was dedicated to fostering positive
community relations with the department.
Although his accomplishments are quite impressive,
perhaps the most meaningful reason for the dedication of
the park to Solis is that he grew up in the neighborhoods
surrounding the park. Solis was born and raised in South
Bay and graduated from Montgomery High School. When
he first joined the department, he was proud to be assigned
to patrol the same neighborhoods he grew up in.
The park in Ocean View Hills is a great way to show our
appreciation for the 32 years of service Cesar Solis dedicated
to SDPD and the people of San Diego. If you would like to
learn more about the park or would like to sign the petition,
please visit www.cesarsolispark.com. On the website, there
is also a page to RSVP for the final public hearing for the
budget being held June 8, 2015.
The SDPOA and SDPD Unveil Memorial Vehicle
SDPD
Honor One
Middle. SDPD Chiefs, Brian Marvel, and
member of the Honor Guard unveil the Memorial
Vehicle. Below. Thank you to the sponsors who
helped make this project possible.
O
n April 29th, the SDPOA and the
SDPD unveiled a new memorial to the
fallen officers of the San Diego Police
Department- a memorial vehicle named SDPD
Honor One. At the unveiling ceremony, survivors of the
officers listed on the hood were invited to take a moment to
remember their loved ones and reflect on their memories. It
was a bittersweet occasion and a powerful reminder of the
sacrifice each law enforcement officer and their families are
prepared to make every day.
Honor One was a collaborative effort between the SDPOA,
SDPD, and several generous local donors. Sergeant Mike
Pidgeon and Officer Dan Craft were at the forefront of
this effort. From organizing sponsorships to designing the
artwork on the vehicle, they put many hours into making
this idea a reality.
Following the public debut, SDPD Honor One travelled to
Sacramento for the California Peace Officer’s Memorial
then made its way to Washington, DC for the National Law
Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Ceremony. SDPD Honor
One stopped at law enforcement memorials in various
states on the way to the nations capitol to acknowledge the
sacrifice of peace officers from around the country.”
Honor One is a tribute to not only the 32 officers whose
names are listed on the vehicle, but all fallen officers across
the country.
June 2015 | 11
Law Enforcement Memorial Month
Ceremonies
E
ach year, the law enforcement
community comes together in
recognition of National Peace
Officer Memorial Month. Several events
are held throughout the month across
the country to honor the brave officers
who gave their lives serving their
communities. A wreath laying ceremony
was held at SDPD Headquarters in
memory of the 32 officers killed in the
line of duty since the department was
formed in 1889. Another ceremony
was held in front of the County Law
Enforcement Memorial Monument to
honor fallen officers county-wide.
There are also services held in the state
and national capitols. The SDPOA
Memorial Fund was established to
provide financial assistance for officers to attend these
events. It is important for the department to be represented
at the various ceremonies held across the country to show
our support. Most officers who get to go on these trips say
12 | The Informant it is an extremely rewarding experience. If you would like
to learn more about the Memorial Fund or would like to
be considered for next year’s trips, please contact Mike
Pidgeon at MPidgeon@sdpoa.org.
Left Page- Top. Regional Law Enforcement Honor Guard
salutes as the Colors are retired. Bottom. San Diego Police
Officers at the National Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony.
Right Page- Top Left. SDPD Officers salute the Honor
Guard at the SDPD Memorial Ceremony. Top Right.
SDPD Officers who attended the California State Memorial
Ceremony. Bottom Left. SDPOA Directors pay their
respects at the San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial
Ceremony. Bottom Right. Retired Detective Mo Parga
walks a A “caparisone” or riderless black horse in front of the
memorial to symbolize fallen officers
June 2015 | 13
Body-Worn Cameras: Pitfalls to Avoid
and BWC have all been used to determine what did or didn’t
happen during an encounter with law enforcement. The
resulting investigations have highlighted a glaring problem:
lack of detailed, articulate, written documentation of the
encounter or incident by law enforcement.
by Steve McMillan
P
olice agencies across the nation are rolling out Body
Worn Cameras (BWC) for officers under the auspice
of accountability and transparency. The San Diego
Police Department currently has the largest number of
BWC in use by officers than any other police agency in the
United States. Currently, there is no legislation governing
the use of BWC in the United States. The San Diego Police
Department has created Department Procedure 1.49 which
provides officers with the rules of use for the Axon Body
Worn Camera. 1.49 established guidelines for officers using
BWC and procedures for preserving the digital media that
comes from the cameras. What 1.49 does not provide, is
guidance for officers in how to document what the camera
captures or records.
In 1.49, section III. BACKGROUND reads as follows:
Law enforcement’s use of in-car and body worn
cameras has proven effective in reducing violent
confrontations and complaints against officers.
Cameras provide additional documentation of
police/public encounters and may be an important
tool for collecting evidence and maintaining public
trust. There is also a learning curve that comes
with the using body-worn cameras. Video cannot
always show the full story nor does it capture an
entire scene. The use of cameras does not reduce
the requirement to provide thorough written
documentation. Persons reviewing recordings
must also be cautious before conclusions are
reached about what the video shows.
The BWC is not the cure all for reducing violent
confrontations or complaints against officers. The BWC
is simply another tool provided an officer, that has its
limitations and drawbacks. It is true the BWC can provide
additional documentation of police/public encounters and
may be a tool for collecting evidence.
The learning curve mentioned in 1.49 is the basis for this
article. I have been involved in a number of investigations
where video footage alone was used to determine what
happened during a particular incident. Video taken from cell
phones, video cameras, surveillance cameras, dash cameras
14 | The Informant “Persons reviewing recordings must also be cautious
before conclusions are reached about what the video
shows”, needs to be used as a screen saver on the computer
of every supervisor, manager, investigator and attorney, who
review video footage of incidents. I will admit, I was guilty
of NOT doing this with the first case I handled involving
video footage of a use of force. I viewed the video footage
several times and at first glance could not find justification
for the use of force. I then met with the person involved in
the use of force. After reviewing the video several times, as
he narrated his thoughts and actions, as well as the actions
of the suspect, I understood his reaction to what was not
clearly recognizable on video, as a threat.
Dr. Bill Lewinski, executive director of the Force Science
Institute, when discussing body-camera evidence said,
“Rushing to condemn an officer for inappropriate
behavior based solely on body-camera evidence can be a
dicey proposition. Certainly, a camera can provide more
information about what happened on the street. But it
can’t necessarily provide all the information needed to
make a fair and impartial final judgement. There still
may be influential human factors involved, apart from
what the camera sees.”
I rushed my judgment based solely on the video footage I
was provided. I have since reviewed more video footage
than I care to admit, while representing officers under
investigation. During these investigations, I realized a
number of things those wearing BWC should be aware of.
In a number of the videos I have reviewed with officers,
there were things within the video officers said they never
saw. At the same time, there were things officers articulated
in their report that was not captured on the video. The easiest
way for me to explain this is, your eye sees an object in a
narrow focus, where a camera can capture in focus, a wide
angle of view. To understand this, look at an object fifteen
feet or more in front of you. Note that the object you are
looking at is in focus and clear. Now, look again and focus
on the same object and note peripheral objects in your sight
are not in total focus. The camera will capture everything
within its field of view in focus. This becomes exaggerated
during a highly stressed situation, where vision becomes
even more narrow and focused. The BWC may have perfect
visual acuity, but it has no perception. Only the human brain
can perceive and process the significance of the incoming
data seen with the eye. You will see things and later become
confused when looking at video of an incident, when the
video does not match what your memory tells you.
The other variable with the BWC is the placement of the
camera by the officer. BWC worn on the chest have a view
much lower than the eye sight of the officer wearing the
camera. BWC worn on the frame of eye glasses will point
in the direction of the head, not the eyes. The BWC worn on
the lapel will turn with the body when the officer reaches for
someone or something and when bladed to an individual in
a field interview stance.
Dr. Lewinski explains that “some important danger cues
can’t be recorded.” First and maybe most importantly, the
camera does not capture everything that is occurring and
known to the person wearing the camera. The capture rate
of the video will leave gaps in movement of both the officer
and the subject. As an example, when an officer reaches out
to touch a subject in preparation for taking someone into
custody, the feel or “tactile cues” the subject gives off are
not necessarily captured. The suspects muscles tensing,
pulling away, twisting or turning, may not be captured on
the video due to the instant reaction of the officer to these
“tactile cues”. Lacking a detailed, articulate, written report,
the use of force is left to the interpretation of the video, by a
person who is tasked with investigating the incident.
The need to explain in minute detail, everything that
occurred during an incident has never been more important.
The need to articulate the thought process and knowledge of
the incident, as well as the actions, reactions and feelings felt
and observed during the incident must be done. The report
needs to be written in a manner that articulates everything
that transpired before, during and after a contact. The report
needs to explain in detail the actions taken and why. The
report should not be written to justify what is captured on
the video.
Let me say that again, “Your report needs to be written to
explain your actions, not what is captured on the video.”
To do this, officers should strongly consider writing their
reports PRIOR to reviewing the video of the incident. Start
with the origin of the call, detailing all the information
known about the incident and parties involved. Provide any
and all background information known about the location,
people or incident. This provides information into the mind
set and reasoning for any actions. The report should then
provide observations and additional information learned
upon arriving at the scene. Detail in the report who was
present, what they were doing, and what was seen and
heard. Explain in detail what was said and by whom.
When describing a physical interaction, describe in detail
yours and the actions of the suspect. As an example: “I told
FIFE he was under arrest for impersonating a police
officer. I placed my right hand on the back of FIFE’S
hand, took hold of his wrist as I stepped behind him for
the purpose of placing handcuffs on his wrists. FIFE’S
arm tensed and I felt him begin to pull away. FIFE
began to lean forward as I immediately moved to a bar
arm take down and guided FIFE to the ground. FIFE
was then handcuffed without further incident. FIFE
received a visible scrape and bruise to his chin due to his
chin striking the ground as he was guided down.”
The tensing of the muscles, and what is felt by you as you
touch the suspect, may or may not be captured on the video.
The “tactile cues” such as: tensing, pulling or pushing,
flexing, turning, bending, all felt in that millisecond when
you touch a suspect, that then results in you responding with
necessary and appropriate force to overcome these actions,
must be articulated in detail. These cues can all be missed by
the BWC due to the frame rate used and those movements
being so slight, they are not visible on the video, because
your response to them is reflexive and done out of instinct
and training through experience.
The United States Supreme Court in Graham v. Connor
provides that evidence of reasonableness must include the
officer’s perception of the event during “tense, uncertain,
and rapidly evolving events” and not through “20/20
hindsight.”
When considering that “20/20 hindsight” provided
by camera evidence, it is important to understand the
difference between visual acuity and perception of the law
enforcement officer. Visual acuity is the clarity of vision,
the ability to detect and see the fine detail. Perception
involves the process of not only detecting an object, but also
understanding the significance of what is seen. A camera
may have perfect visual acuity, but has no perception —
only the human brain can perceive, interpret and process the
significance of information or data. Humans can experience
stress and arousal, not a camera. What a human under acute
stress sees, hears, and feels, along with the perspective from
previous training and experience, provide context to a use
of force event and are all outside the ability of a camera
to reproduce or capture. One cannot recreate perspective,
stress, arousal, or attention with a camera.
What the BWC video cannot provide must be provided
by the officer involved in the action. If you have a BWC
assigned to you, it is up to you to provide what the camera
cannot. In today’s politically charged environment, it does
not take much for arm chair experts to find fault with officers
involved in uses of force and officer involved shootings, all
based on what a camera captured. To protect yourself take
the time necessary to fully and completely articulate what
occurred by writing a detailed report.
In closing, Dr. Lewinski penned a “Special Report” titled
“10 limitations of body cams you need to know for your
protection” (www.forcescience.org/bodycams.pdf). I
would urge all officers who deploy a BWC to get your hands
on a copy of this report and read it. If you have a BWC,
use it during all enforcement contacts or those contacts
that may lead to enforcement. Review and understand
Department Procedure 1.49. Most importantly, be safe and
act professionally.
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My next two meals were chosen
from Marukai’s wide variety
8125 Balboa Avenue
of “rice bowl” meals. These
are pre-packaged meals in
microwaveable containers, and
the portions are very generous. I
chose the Sesame chicken bowl
omfort. Ease of operation.
($4.28), and the Egg and chicken
Smooth
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bowl ($3.98). Both bowls were
Accessibility. I am having
large enough to leave me full
Ronald Hauser, Attorney at Law
stream of consciousness moment
for several hours, and I liked the
here, but given what seems like
convenience of being able to
the daily battering ram on law
quickly grab a full meal without
enforcement in the media as of
having to worry about utensils
late, these concepts bring willowy
and fast food spillage issues.
calm as I write this. I fell into this
The flavors were definitely
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month’s subject during a busy week, when I was struggling
on the basic side, but haute cuisine was not my priority. I
Months
with where to eat for the June article.
This place presented
needed something on the way, inexpensive, and satisfying
itself as the simplest, most obvious choice…
for a long and arduous day. For between $3.00-$5.00,
Marukai’s rice bowls are and excellent choice for busy days
Marukai Market Place is located at 8125 Balboa Avenue,
Discount to Law Enforcement
when requesting “Out Of Service” for Code 7 gives way to
near the 163 freeway, (858) 384-0245. There is a large
the lunch/11-10 DRO/QDRO
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My first meal from Marukai was on the lighter side. I love
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Sansai ($4.12). This was the perfect light lunch for a very
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20 | The Informant CrimeFiles
President George Washington
General, Founding Father, Electioneer, Booze Baron?
by Steve Willard
E
veryone knows the penance George Washington
received for chopping down the cherry tree.
Legend says his inability to tell a lie earned his
father’s wrath and the story ultimately became school
house lore. Crossing the Delaware led to a world
famous painting. The election as first president earned
him a place in the history books but who remembers
George Washington as one of the wealthiest men in
the 1700’s?
When Washington took office in 1789, his annual salary
was set at the princely sum of $25,000. Depending on
your calculations, in today’s dollars his salary could
equal as much as $4,000,000. However even that
paled in comparison to where Washington really made his
money – in booze.
To understand how he made it so big, the Crime Files time
machine goes back to the end of the 18th century where
alcohol played a large role in the lives of most people at
almost any age.
Consumed during social occasions, and used medicinally
and as a trading commodity, common folks used beer and
cider for the standard beverage with every meal. Alcohol
was even served at political gatherings such as the Virginia
state legislature and the Constitutional Convention.
Personally, Washington held an enlightened attitude toward
the consumption. His favorite beverages were sweet
fortified wines like Madeira and Port but he also drank rum
punch, porter, and whiskey.
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Washington took leave to
run for state office. He lost
handily however he learned
a valuable lesson. Two years
later Washington arranged
for 144 gallons of rum, punch, cider, wine and beer to be
divvied out among as many polling places as possible. For
those voting, George was buying. He won by 68 votes.
As a General, Washington earned the unshakable respect
of his troops by ensuring they got their daily ration of
rum. During the brutal winter at Valley Forge, Washington
insisted the enlisted men get rum before the officers. It’s no
surprise they fought like tigers for their commander.
His 1789 Presidential Inauguration gala turned into hooch
heaven. Despite being illegal to import rum, Washington
ordered barrels of Barbados’s best to go along with the
hundreds of gallons of other potent potables already there.
While in office, President Washington spent over seven
percent of his sizable income on alcohol.
Once retired, the former president made it his first order of
business to construct a brewery at his Mount Vernon estate
to produce molasses-based and ordinary beers. He quickly
found a never-ending stream of guests and well-wishers.
His home brew was known around the state for its excellence
and he savored them himself, enjoying a couple of pints each
morning with his breakfast. He also constructed a distillery
and for a time was the largest producer of whiskey in the
United States cranking out 11,000 gallons in 1799 alone.
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At peak production, the distillery utilized five stills and a
boiler and produced 11,000 gallons of whiskey, yielding
George Washington a better-than-average profit of $7,500
in 1799. This made the distillery one of the most successful
economic components of Mount Vernon.
Washington’s common whiskey cost about 50 cents per
gallon. The rectified and fourth distilled whiskey was about
$1.00 a gallon, and brandy was a little more. Consumers
paid in cash or barter. Washington’s flexible pricing made
his product very popular and his whiskey was sold to
neighbors and in stores in Alexandria and Richmond, VA.
Local farmers purchased or traded grain for whiskey. Many
of the people who worked at Mount Vernon were also loyal
customers.
So with all the wealth and power alcohol brought him, did
the former president turn his back on the government he
helped found? Not hardly. He was one of its most ardent
supporters in the form of paying taxes.
In the 1790s a federal excise tax was collected from
distilleries based upon the capacity of the stills and the
number of months they distilled. In 1798, Washington paid
a tax of $332 on 616 gallons operating 12 months.
Was George Washington eagerly paying his taxes out of a
sense of civic pride? Or was he trying to stave off looking
like a hypocrite for a whiskey tax he himself introduced?
The “whiskey tax” was enacted during Washington’s
presidency and it immediately raised strong protests from
westerners who saw this tax as an unfair assault on their
growing source of income. By the middle of 1794, threats
and violence against tax collectors sent to secure the revenue
came to a head. Under pressure to deal with this insurrection,
Washington called out the militia and led 12,950 men into
Western Pennsylvania. Confronted by the Commander in
Chief and his sizable military force, the Whiskey Rebellion
was put down and the right of the Federal government to tax
its population was sustained.
Today the liquor baron is a side of George Washington few
American’s know about. Fortunately, the administrators of
Mount Vernon, his longtime Virginia estate and now a nonprofit museum want to change that. Archaeologist Dennis
Pogue, Vice President of Preservation at Mt. Vernon,
authored the book Founding Spirits, about Washington’s
love of strong drink and his role in launching the American
whiskey industry.
Next, Pogue excavated Washington’s former distillery then
supervised its elaborate restoration. Just outside the nation’s
capital but far from the eye of the mainstream media, the
folks at Mount Vernon, still dressed in period garb, have
been quietly churning out Washington’s signature rye
whiskey since 2006 – and it is one of the most coveted
bottles on earth.
Washington’s concoctions are only sold only through the
Mount Vernon gift shops and only for a month or two after
the production runs. It’s not cheap: 375ml bottles, half the
normal size, of the un-aged fetch $95 and the aged is $180.
In memory of Sergeant Jean W. Bardot: 01/01/1924 – 08/02/1970.
SDPD 01/13/1948 – 08/02/1970
On Thursday, March 12, 2015, we all endured a difficult day
for the San Diego Police Department as we said goodbye to
one of our own. Detective Timothy D. Williams was laid
to rest after sustaining critical injuries less than two weeks
before.
To say Tim was my friend would be like saying sunlight
is warm. Tim was a friend to everyone on the San Diego
Police Department. I suspect even some of the crooks he
put away – and there were many – didn’t like his profession
but they respected his tenacity and professionalism. In
short, if you were ever in need of a cop, be it a patrol officer
or a detective, Tim was the one you wanted on your case.
That’s the highest compliment I can pay a fellow member
of law enforcement.
As I sat in the pew, I couldn’t help but think when was the
last time I reached out to Tim just to say hello? I’m ashamed
to admit I couldn’t remember. My point to all of this is
don’t make the same mistake I did. Don’t assume someone
will be here forever. As we learned from the unexpected
passing of Tim, even those in great health can sometimes
be taken from us when we least expect it. So take a few
moments to check in once in awhile and see how a brother
or sister in blue is doing. Trust me, you won’t regret doing
so.
On a related subject, there is a group of people on the San
Diego Police Department who deserve our praise and respect
– the police chaplains. Nowhere is that more illustrated then
by watching their strength and professionalism at a police
funeral.
I realize religion is a touchy subject and people hold deep
seated beliefs on spirituality. Perhaps that’s what makes the
job of a police chaplain so tough. They balance the strong
personalities that come associated with police work with
deep seated spiritual beliefs then try and walk in a world of
tragedy witnessed by cynical, hard boiled first responders.
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This is a co-ed tournament open to all department members and skill levels and their families.
Teams will be placed into a competitive or social bracket depending on pool play performance.
San Diego Vavi Sport and Social club rules will be used. All teams must have 2 active
department members on their team and those members must play. All teams will play at least 4
games. PAF will provide hot dogs, burgers and water for all participants.
Cost is $100.00 per 6 person team.
All entry fees and donations stay in the SDPAF to fund SDPD athletics and social events.
Assemble your teams now; deadline for registration is June 17th.
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Remembrance
Robert L. Powers
End of Watch: 16 June 1928
Officer Powers was killed in a traffic
accident.
Dennis G. Gonzales
Terry W. Bennett
End of Watch: 25 June 1979
End of Watch: 26 June 2003
Officer Gonzalez was struck and
killed by a hit-and-run driver during a
traffic stop.
H. Keith Tiffany
San Diego Motor Officer Terry
Bennett was killed while in pursuit
of a stolen vehicle when the driver
turned and deliberately struck Officer
Bennett.
Ronald R. Ebeltoft
nd
End of Watch: 6 June 1981
Officers Ebeltoft and Tiffany were ambushed and killed by rifle fire while
investigating a neighborhood dispute.
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If your picture is featured, the member who sends in the photo will receive a pair of movie tickets and our appreciation!
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National City: 2 bed/1 bath/700 sq/ft, fenced in yard with gardener service, tenant pays utilities, 1200.00 (1100.00 police),
call 619-962-3298 for more information.
Family of late Hugh B. French of SDPD has plot for sale at El Camino Memorial Park’s Firefighters and Police Officers Memorial
Lawn. This plot is part of the parcel of the 46 founding families located right at the Plaza.
Plot #: 253F. Asking price: $3950. For further information please contact Carol French 615-245-8791 or email cif@cox.net.
Big Bear Lake Vacation Home - A modern 3-bedroom, 2-bath home furnished with rustic/mountain decor. Amenities include
WiFi, fireplace, 4 cable TVs/ DVD players and a full kitchen. The cabin has a hot tub and BBQ on the deck. It is next door to Alpine
Slide at Magic Mountain and a short walk to the lake, Village, shops and restaurants. Call Teresa at (619) 249-9284 for booking
at discounted rates of: $175 - $250 a night, depending on requested dates. Or you can visit WWW.BIGBEARCOOLCABINS.COM
“TC’S CABIN” for photos and approximate availability.
Big Bear Cabin – Big Bear Cabin – a 4 bedroom, 2 bath cabin with a fully fenced backyard. The Big Bear Lake cabin has two
fireplaces, Wi-Fi, cable TVs, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, etc. The cabin is located two blocks from Mallard Lagoon at
Big Bear Lake. Please email jordan4956@att.net for all the information and photos or call (858) 205-4044. The cabin is only
advertised for law enforcement and as such the prices are below market rate.
Rosarito Beach, Mexico – just steps from the beach, beautiful ocean view with spectacular sunsets. Gate guarded, located at
K38, a world-renowned surfing spot and only 20 miles from the border. Outside firepit and sundeck, living room, family room both
with fireplaces. Two bedrooms, sleeps eight, two bathrooms. Enjoy the clean skies and stars at night, smell the ocean air and
listen to the waves. Reasonable rates, come relax and enjoy! Call Sandy Redding at 619-444-9174.
Coconut Coast in Kapaa, Kauai – One bedroom condo with full kitchen in the Planation Hale, a 160-unit, 9-acre complex run weekto-week vacation rentals (www.plantation.hale.com). Special law enforcement rate (active and retired police, firefighters and friends
in San Diego County). To book, call Sue and use “code law,” at 1-800-775-4253. Sleeps 4 adults and 2 children, with daily maid
service. Any problems, call Jack Freitas, SDPD retired.
Lake Havasu City, Arizona – New vacation home in the heart of Lake Havasu City. The home has three bedrooms and two baths with
an additional detached guesthouse furnished as a second master suite, making it perfect for two couples plus kids/guests. Amenities
include full granite kitchen, in-ground pool and Jacuzzi, fireplace, 50” TV & entertainment center, BBQ, and lots of off-street parking. The
home is 5 minutes from all attractions including London Bridge and the lake, golf, desert sports, and shopping! Available by the day or
get the week discount. Great law enforcement rates. Call J.K. Hudgins, CIU 619-247-6978, or Chuck Arnold, ICAC 619-890-8527.
K-38 Baja Mexico - One bedroom ground level condo located at the popular K-38 surf location (1 hour from San Diego, 10 min south
of Rosarito). Sit on the deck and watch the surf, surfers, and sunsets. Secure, gate guarded complex. Sleeps 4, California King bed in
master and a queen murphey bed in living area. Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, fireplace, outside patio table, and large sun deck. Perfect
for a romantic weekend get-away or a week of surfing. Call Eric Johnson 619-651-7600, SDPD retired.
Silver City, New Mexico- 4 br, 2 bath Modular Ranchette on 5 acres. Located 1.5 miles south of town. Master bedroom has a large walkin closet and access to a private covered patio. The master bathroom has a garden tub, his and hers sinks and a separate shower.
The kitchen has an island, a Jenn-Air stove and abundant cabinets. The property includes two work shops. One is 16x24 two stories,
insulated and air conditioned (100 amp service). The second,10x14 single story, insulated with electricity. Abundant wildlife including
deer, javelina, quail, dove, coyote, bobcat and fox. Elk are located north of town. Asking price $ 229,000. Contact Phillip and Faith
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Be a Superhero for Youth…be a volunteer!
STAR/PAL is looking for enthusiastic individuals who are willing to volunteer & support our unique
organization! STAR/PAL (Sports Training, Academics, Recreation/Police Athletic League) provides
over 10,000 youth services annually in inner-city neighborhoods throughout the city and county of
San Diego. Through generous donations & other support, STAR/PAL is able to offer free educational,
athletic, and recreational programs which focus on promoting youth safety, positive life choices, and
academic success. The mission of STAR/PAL is to empower underserved youth to build a safer and
more prosperous community by engaging with law enforcement and collaborative partners.
Follow us on Facebook for fun ways to get involved.
YOU CAN VOLUNTEER & SUPPORT US IN MANY WAYS…
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