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Thursday, October 01, 2015
October 2015 - Calendar of Events
Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at journal@sfpoa.org. Read More
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Fundraiser for 9-1-1 Dispatcher Chance Mateo
Download the Flyer. Read More
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
September 2015 - Calendar of Events
Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at journal@sfpoa.org. Read More
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Shameful, but not Surprising
As the November election grows closer, some elected officials will sink to desperate levels in their attempt to garnish any type of support. The antics of some politicians are predictable, but the recent antics of Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi are shameful and despicable. Read More
Saturday, August 01, 2015
August 2015 - Calendar of Events
Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at journal@sfpoa.org. Read More
Saturday, August 01, 2015
POA Condolences for Slain Hayward Sergeant
By Martin Halloran, President Read More
Saturday, August 01, 2015
San Francisco deputies union files complaint over immigration: newspaper
July 17th, 2015 -- SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The union representing San Francisco sheriff's deputies has filed a complaint against the Sheriff's Department in the wake of a shooting that sparked debate over illegal immigration, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Friday. Read More
Saturday, August 01, 2015
The City That Knows How? This Time the City got it Tragically Wrong
It has been over a month now since the tragic, senseless, and preventable murder on Pier 14 of the young and innocent Kate Steinle. The POA took a position on this early on, before anyone else, and I stand by what I said. For that, I have received a number of hate emails and voice messages labeling me as a racist and the POA has an anti immigration organization. Read More
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
SFPOA Blood Drive - July 22
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Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Close Encounters
The San Francisco Police Department is looking to hire an additional 4 police academy classes to keep up with attrition thanks to the planning by Police Chief Greg Suhr and the cooperation of Mayor Ed Lee. It’s a great job as long as you go in with the right attitude. It’s all about providing a service to the community coupled with teamwork. Read More
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
July 2015 - Calendar of Events
Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at journal@sfpoa.org. Read More
Wednesday, July 01, 2015
“Enough!” The Anti Law Enforcement Bandwagon is Overcrowded
Scapegoating the Police for Society’s Ills Takes the Heat off Politicians and Bureaucrats Read More
Monday, June 01, 2015
Honda Unit, 45 Years of Service
1970-2015 By Gavin McEachern, TAC/Hondas   The Honda Unit, part of the Special Operations Group, comprised of Tactical Squads 5 and 6, celebrated its 45th anniversary on May 1, 2015. Read More
Monday, June 01, 2015
Inside Look at Female San Francisco Police Homicide Detective
By Ama Daetz ABC Channel 7 News Forwarded to The Journal by Maggie Ortelle   Sunday, May 03, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Read More
Monday, June 01, 2015
Empire of Sin: A Story of Sex, Jazz, Murder and the Battle For Modern New Orleans
By Gary Krist Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi   Read More
Monday, June 01, 2015
President’s Message
The national discussion – or, debate – about body cameras on police officers has reached a fevered pitch. Governments local and state are suddenly finding millions of dollars in their coffers to buy and rig out cops and deputies with the never-blink devices. But, that’s for the hardware, which is the easy part. The hard part of the plan is developing a coherent POLICY! Read More
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
SFPOA has strong objections to Mr. Adachi's resolution.
To the members of the Democratic County Central Committee. Read More
Sunday, February 01, 2015
Calendar of Event
Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at journal@sfpoa.org. Read More