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Thursday, November 01, 2012
This & That…
The Great American President and patriot Theodore Roosevelt, in an address in Sorbonne, France in 1910, delivered the following passage that resonates so strongly the feelings I have toward my brothers and sisters of the San Francisco Police Department, of which I have an unparalleled love and affection for… “The Man in the Arena” Read More
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Police-Fire Post 456 News
“The American Legion is impressed with Congress today. Those who deliberately lie about military service, wear medals they did not earn or make claims of combat heroism they did not achieve are more than just liars. They are perpetrators of the worst kind of fraud. Their lies are an insult to all who truly stood in harm’s way and earned decorations. Read More
Thursday, November 01, 2012
ASK MIKE…THE RETIREES’ CORNER
RETIREMENT BOARD ELECTION Read More
Thursday, November 01, 2012
“DESTINATION: SF”
The Headline of the September 26 Examiner read: “DESTINATION: SF” Unprecedented series of events big and small to bring 1 million people to The City next week Read More
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Kevin Martin is Moving On? Say it Ain’t So…
It is rare when words escape me, when everything you want to say seems inadequate and falls short of the mark. But, that is the very predicament in which I find myself now as I attempt to bid farewell to POA vice president Kevin Martin.  As most of you know by now, Kevin will be retiring effective November 1st. Read More
Monday, October 01, 2012
Chief's Corner
On September 11 we marked the 11th Anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York City where hundreds of police and firefighters made the ultimate sacrifice trying to save lives. My son is a huge Marvel Super Hero fan. He sent me this caricature on September 11th. Read More
Monday, October 01, 2012
Uniformed SFPD and Muni Transit Supervisors all “Ride the Same Bus”
Many parallels in duties and responsibilities Teamwork on the Street Benefits Police Officers, Transit Supervisors, and the Public By Ray Shine,Retired, Co. K Read More
Monday, October 01, 2012
Close Encounters
We think it is safe to say that those individuals who comprise the criminal-element in San Francisco are, by far, a collection of the most exceptionally-talented, although somewhat challenged, criminals at-large . . .   Read More
Monday, October 01, 2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
By Sherie WongIngleside Station  Everywhere you look everything is pink. Pink water bottles, pink t-shirts, pink ribbons. Merchants soliciting donations, walkathons, television advertisements, touting the importance of mammograms and early detection of this deadly disease. Read More
Monday, October 01, 2012
Police-Fire Post 456 News
“With or without a weapon, Marines are always armed.” Pentagon spokesman George Little, responding to media reports suggesting Marine security guards at the U.S. Embassy in Cairo were unarmed when Egyptian protesters stormed the compound September 11.   Read More
Monday, October 01, 2012
Brian Stansbury Wins Election to Retirement Board
Dedicated campaigner rises to the challenge Read More
Friday, September 21, 2012
Supervisor Eric Mar Disrespects Slain Police Sergeant
In the summer of 1971, Sergeant John V. Young was senselessly gunned down at the public service counter inside of the Ingleside Police Station. The murderers were members of a group of career criminals, most of whom had ties to the Black Panther Party and/or the Black Liberation Army. Read More
July 23, 2012
Grand National Rodeo Annual Family Benefit Solicitation
TO: All Law Enforcement AgenciesFROM: Gary Delagnes, S F P O A PresidentSUBJECT: Annual Family Benefit Solicitation Read More
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Ask Mike…the Retirees’ Corner
RETIREMENT BOARD ELECTION Read More
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
This & That…
The Long Arm of the Law… Read More
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Police-Fire Post 456 News
“In the arena of human life the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.- Aristotle Read More
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Chief's Corner
We entered July without more than a few of the legendary cops that had served for decades as they retired at the end of June. Read More
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
We are Republicans with Democratic Needs
Police officers are unlike any other union members in the country. Unlike most blue-collar workers in America, police officers witness everyday the failings of the criminal justice and the social assistance systems. Read More