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Sunday, June 01, 2014
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
Sunday, June 01, 2014
I wrote to Mr. Campos to express my outrage
In a recent public debate, Supervisor Campos attempted to elicit votes in his bid for the State Assembly by deriding the SFPD rank and file, belittling the POA Executive Board, and minimizing the significance of the POA endorsement of his chief opponent, Supervisor David Chiu. Read More
October 17, 2014
Grand National Rodeo
The San Francisco Police Officers' Association is proud to announce its annual benefit event, the "Grand National Rodeo" to be held at the Cow Palace on Friday October 17th, 2014 at 7:30. Click here to download more information and read the announcement. Read More
May 27, 2014
Supervisor David Campos is at it again.
For the second time in less than three months Mr. Campos has publically made negative statements regarding the rank and file of the S.F.P.D. and now he is attacking the elected leadership of the POA. I realize Mr. Read More
Thursday, May 01, 2014
THE GOLDFINCH
Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi Read More
Tuesday, April 01, 2014
Detailing to Depletion
At the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2014, the department will see the last of the DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program) members retiring based on service. Depending on the figures provided by either the department or the POA, those numbers range from 65 officers up to possibly 80 officers. These numbers do not include folks who are retiring based on regular yearly attrition. Read More
February 19, 2014
No Parole for Herman Bell (inmate #DIN 79C0262) and Anthony Bottom (inmate #DIN 77A4283)
Parole BoardNYS Board of Parole97 Central AvenueAlbany, NY 12206 Re: No Parole for Herman Bell (inmate #DIN 79C0262) and Anthony Bottom (inmate #DIN 77A4283) Dear Parole Board Members: Read More
February 27, 2014
SFPOA President Disappointed with Indictments
San Francisco Police Officers Association President, Martin Halloran today expressed disappointment at the indictment of the current San Francisco Police Officers by a Federal Grand Jury. “After nearly 3 years of various Federal Grand juries investigating a handful of San Francisco Police Officers, five current officers have been indicted. Read More
Saturday, February 01, 2014
POA Scholarship Fund Receives Generous Donation
Within the past couple of months, I have been honored to work with former Mayor and Chief of Police Frank Jordan and his wife Wendy Paskin-Jordan, two San Franciscans committed to the betterment of our members and their families. They have made an extremely generous donation of $150,000 to the SFPOA Scholarship Fund. Read More
Saturday, February 01, 2014
Tragic BART Incident Compounded Tragedy and Grief
I speak for all of the men and women of the San Francisco Police Officers Association when I say how deeply saddened we are by the tragic accidental killing of Bay Area Rapid Transit Police Sergeant Tom Smith, Jr. He was 42. Read More
February 10, 2014
San Francisco cops reach into own wallets to help homeless family
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco police officers reached into their own wallets to help a homeless family of seven. It's a story about good Samaritans in uniform you'll see only on ABC7 News. It was a wet and windy Friday night in San Francisco. Joel Silva, his wife and their five children had no place to go. Read More
March 24, 2014
Training 3/24-3/25: The International Association of Women Police (IAWP)
Te International Association of Women Police (IAWP) is hosting a regional training in Vegas on March 24th and 25th at the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino titled "Surviving and Thriving in Law Enforcement".  The training will include classes on human trafficking, crime scene in Read More
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Deaths
The POA Journal was notified* of the recent deaths of the following SFPD members, non-sworn employees (n/s), or affiliated persons: Name of Deceased Read More
Friday, January 03, 2014
My Year at the POA
By Brian StansburyPOA Treasurer Since November 2012, I have served as Treasurer of the POA.  I was surprised at what I learned.  There are things that all of us should know. Read More
January 3, 2014
Retired Members—Join the SFPOA
By Paul Chignell,Legal Defense AdministratorRetired SFPD There are currently one thousand four hundred (1400) retired members of the San Francisco Police Officers’ Association. The privilege of being a retired member of the POA only costs the member $25.00 annually, and is the best deal in Town. Read More
Sunday, December 01, 2013
POA Supports USO
By Val KirwanAirport Bureau Representative Officer Mark Trierweiler right (US Army veteran) presenting a $500 check on behalf of the SFPOA to Jeff Herndon, Director Bay Area USO, San Francisco International Airport. Also in the picture is Officer Pete D'Amato. Read More
Sunday, December 01, 2013
2013 is One for the Books
The duties of being a San Francisco police officer consume large portions of our lives. But even so, I hope that your 2013 had more fond memories than bad. As you reflect on the highlights of 2013, let me give you a brief run down and reflections on this past year at the POA. Read More