October 2015

By Jack Hart

“Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” -JFK

The following article authored by then vice president Martin Halloran first appeared in the January 2013 POA Journal. It is reprinted here with a minor update regarding contact information. – Ed.

Vice President’s Message

By Martin Halloran

SFPOA Vice President

Department BSU can help

Over the past year, policing in the United States has drastically changed, and in many ways it is not for the better. From the physical attacks to the increased ambushing and outright murder of police officers, coupled with the daily pressures that have been associated with this profession for decades, law enforcement personnel can be pushed to the emotional and physical edge. Constantly working understaffed with increased duties and responsibilities, most officers are forced into the “let’s do more with less” syndrome. 

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. Download the calendar.