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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
KMA 438
By Russ Gordon I am sure I speak for all my brothers and sisters in the SFPD in extending our deepest condolences and prayers to all those effected in the Boston Marathon incident.  I personally hope justice prevails and no other law enforcement officers, citizens, or visitors to Boston suffer any more from the acts of cowards. Read More
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Well, That’s It, Folks...
It's been an incredible 35 years for me. Actually it's been an incredible 59 years. To have the opportunity to grow up, live, and then work in this crazy, insane, magnificent city has been a pretty special experience. Read More
Monday, April 01, 2013
THROUGH THE EYE OF A NEEDLE
Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West, 350-550 AD By Peter Brown Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi Read More
Monday, April 01, 2013
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
By Jonas Jonasson Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi Read More
Monday, April 01, 2013
KMA 438
By Russ Gordon Hope everybody is well.  Lots of capers to report…so here we go for April. Bayview Station – Swing Watch Read More
Monday, April 01, 2013
National Catholic Reporter January 18-31, 2013
Cops, Cons and Grace by Brian Cahill Read More
Monday, April 01, 2013
The San Francisco Police Department “By the Numbers”
The Chamber of Commerce’s Annual City Beat Survey has been released for 2013. You might remember me praising the men and women of the SFPD last year for posting record approval ratings: 72% Favorable/18% Unfavorable in the 2012 survey. Read More
Monday, April 01, 2013
A Stand Alone, and Stand-Up Guy
When Kevin Martin retired in November, I immediately asked Marty Halloran to assume the role of vice president.  He agreed to do so, and has again risen to the occasion, showing unquestioned loyalty to this organization and providing me tremendous counsel on a variety of issues. Read More
Friday, February 01, 2013
KMA 438
By Sergeant Russ Gordon Read More
Friday, February 01, 2013
Book Review: TENTH OF DECEMBER
By George Saunders Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi Read More
Friday, February 01, 2013
Book Review: CAN'T QUIT YOU, BABY
By Ellen Douglas Reviewed by Dennis Bianchi Read More
Friday, February 01, 2013
Chief's Corner
Has it really been 18 years between Super Bowls here in the City of Saint Francis? Hard to believe but our Forty Niners claimed their 5th Super Bowl victory (against no losses) after a posting league best 13-3 regular ‘94 season. As it turned out, it would be Steve Young’s first and only Super Bowl Championship. Read More
Friday, February 01, 2013
Old Trench-Fighter Returns to the Fray
Paul Chignell Accepts POA Staff Position Read More
February 27, 2013
Blood Drive Wednesday, February 27, 2013
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January 1, 2013
127 Law Enforcement Officers Killed Nationwide in 2012
Officer fatalities declined 23 percent compared to 2011 Washington, DC — Law enforcement officer fatalities nationwide decreased by 23 percent during 2012, with 127 federal, state and local officers killed in the line of duty, according to preliminary data compiled and released today by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). Read More
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Officer, Protect Thyself
By Martin HalloranSFPOA Vice President I’m sure at one time or another most of us have heard that biblical proverb “Physician, heal thyself.” The phrase alludes to doctors being able to treat others that are suffering from illness but yet not recognizing or willing to heal themselves. Read More
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Counsel's Corner - May 2012
Auld Lang Syne Read More
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
Close Encounters - The Finale
A few weeks ago, I accompanied a young officer to an interview at the Office of Citizen Complaints. During our preparation, the officer noted that he couldn’t believe the complainant could have even remembered what happened since he was so old. I made the mistake of asking about how old, and the number was a little south of the age I will be pushing next month. Read More
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
It’s 2013 – Your Time, and Your Turn, is Now
2012 saw the retirements of key individuals from the POA. I also will retire this year. The importance for younger members to become involved in this organization cannot be over emphasized. The challenges facing this organization in the next three years are significant. The need for qualified, experienced leadership will never be more critical. Read More