POLICEPAY DAILY UPDATE
Saturday, July 04, 2009
AMERICAN PATRIOTS STILL EXIST TODAY - Senator Jim Inhofe (OK)
AMERICAN PATRIOTS STILL EXIST TODAY
July 4th Message by U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.)
July 2, 2009
It was 233 years ago that founder John Adams, speaking about the birth of our nation, predicted that the July anniversary would be "celebrated by succeeding generations" as a great festival that "ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty." The Massachusetts founder's prescription for paying tribute to the day included "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other from this time forward forever more."
On that first July occasion, he also acknowledged the "toil, and blood, and treasure, that it will cost" to maintain and defend this nation. All these years later, John Adams' words continue to ring true.
This fourth of July, millions of Oklahomans will join with other Americans to celebrate the birth of liberty in the United States. We have celebrated this birthday during times of peace and times of war, times of great prosperity and times of great difficulty, times of confidence and times of uncertainty. Regardless of the circumstances, Americans around the world commemorate this day in the way Adams envisioned.
What then of the sacrifice? John Adams and the other signers of the Declaration of Independence knew that their stand for liberty and independence would come at a great price. During the Revolutionary War, many of these brave men lost their fortunes and possessions, fought side-by-side with the volunteers of the militia, and gave their life and the lives of their loved ones for the sake of liberty. Through it all, they never gave up their vision of freedom from tyranny.
The sacrifices made by these early Americans began a tradition that each succeeding generation has carried on, paying a high price to defend this nation, our freedoms, and the freedoms of others. Often, the cost of freedom has demanded the blood of our men and women on the battlefield.
Since Oklahoma statehood in 1907, many in our state have had a long and proud tradition of serving the country through military service. Through two World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Iraq, and other conflicts, many Oklahomans have paid the ultimate sacrifice in a foreign land while fighting for this nation. We are eternally grateful to generations of Americans, past and present, for guaranteeing the freedom our founders envisioned at the birth of our nation. They made America the greatest nation on earth.
Thankfully, the tradition of volunteers willing to defend freedom is not just something for the history books. American patriots still exist today. I have seen them fighting on the front lines of Iraq and Afghanistan. I have talked to them where they are stationed around the globe. Today, over 3,000 Oklahomans are deployed in support of the War on Terror and over 30,000 have deployed since September 11th, 2001. These patriots today are paving the way for future generations to enjoy July 4th celebrations. As long as this country produces such heroic individuals, we will remain free.
As we celebrate this July 4th, mere words will never fully express the gratitude this nation owes to those who have served and continue to serve. May we celebrate this day with the grandeur it deserves and with the solemn recognition and gratitude to those who have made it possible.
God Bless America - Senator Robert Byrd (WV)

Independence Day is here. It is our nation’s birthday! The Fourth of July is a celebration of the day, 233 years ago, when our forefathers threw off the yoke of tyranny and declared themselves to be free and independent people.
Therefore, on Independence Day, we rightly celebrate and honor the incredible courage of these men as well as their tremendous vision.
What a collection of political talent they were. In addition to Franklin, there was Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Sam Adams, and John Hancock. On July 4, 1776, these and 51 other determined, patriotic Americans adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence, thus beginning the world’s greatest experiment in government. And with the signing, these men established that “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” are not only “unalienable Rights” of all people, but that “Governments are instituted among men” to secure these rights.
As we celebrate this glorious day, however, we should never forget, as we say of Christmas time, the “reason for the season!” In the last line of the Declaration of Independence, the signers acknowledged their “firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence.”
One of those signers, John Adams, wrote that the American Independence “ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, illuminations.” But he also pointed out “it ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.”
Therefore, on this Fourth of July, I urge you to enjoy the picnics, parades, ball games and fireworks. But I also urge you take time to remember our forefathers, those brave Americans who paved the way for the rights and liberties we have today. And, I ask you to take time to thank our Creator with “solemn acts of devotion.”
Happy Birthday America! May God Almighty continue to smile upon you, and forever bless you.
In the words one of America’s greatest poets, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:
Sail on, O Union, strong and great!
Humanity with all its fears,
With all the hopes of future years,
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Toledo, OH - Say It Ain't So, Ignazio - Council Delays Ratification
Reno, NV - Police union says residents may prefer public safety to art
The city of Reno is still a big financial supporter of Artown, while at the same time it is warning police officers and other city employees that they may loose their jobs in order to balance the budget.
A representative with the Reno Police Protective Association says, Artown is not a tourist event, it's a local event. The representative says, the question is, are city leaders doing this for revenue or because it's a good thing for locals? The representative says, if the answer is, because its a good thing for locals, they should look at a public opinion poll which shows art isn't as high as public safety."
Toledo, OH - Ignazio Reports The Details of TPPA Tentative Agreement and the Votes
Toledo, OH -Wagner Navigates The Rapids -TPPA union approves contract offer - Council Votes Today
We are told by the union the vote passed by a small margin. City Council is expected to vote on the contract Thursday.
Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner issued this statement after the contract approval:
'The concessions provided in this contract, are appreciated, and I thank the TPPA membership for their willingness to help our community during this economic downturn.'"
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Sarasota, FL - Police protest cuts at City Hall
“He is cutting jobs, and he accepts a pay raise,” said retired Police Capt. Gerry Lacertosa, one of about 70 current and retired officers who gathered outside City Hall.
The City Commission approved a 3.5 percent pay raise in 2008, bumping the city manager's annual salary from $170,870 to $176,850."
Sacramento, CA - California Runs Out of Cash - Ho Hum
Don't they know it's the end of the world
It ended when you said goodbye
Sacramento, CA - California crisis a threat to US economic recovery
After lawmakers in Sacramento failed to meet a midnight deadline Tuesday to close the state’s $24 billion budget gap, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state fiscal emergency Wednesday. He hoped to prod politicians into coming to an agreement over spending cuts and keep the state’s financial crisis from deepening.
Politicians continued to wrangle over cuts Wednesday that would meet the approval of Governor Schwarzenegger, who has demanded a plan that balances the budget. Meanwhile, the state’s controller prepared to issue IOUs to creditors if the state can’t agree on a spending plan by Thursday.
California is not the only state struggling to pass a budget, but the depth of its crisis and the size of its economy raises the financial problem to a level of national concern."
Houston, TX - HPD Cuts Officers' Overtime
And the head of the police union says it could also be the beginning of a crime wave. This comes after Houston city officials slashed $14 million dollars from HPD's overtime budget. Houston Police Union President Gary Blankenship says the overtime dollars were used to fill the gaps on the streets.
In other words, Blankenship says we can expect more crime because there will be less of a police presence on the ground. He and other officers point to areas like downtown Houston where overtime dollars were used to patrol main streets and address the homeless issue."
Toledo, OH - The Deal Is Revealed - It is Probably The Best That Could Have Been Obtained
After months of calling for wage cuts to help eliminate a $12.5 million budget deficit, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has agreed to a pay hike for police in the third year of agreement.
Dan Wagner, president of the Toledo Police Patrolmen's Association, said officers understand the contract is concessionary and said many were voting against the agreement crafted by top city officials and top police union officers after months of public wrangling."
Oakland, CA - $83 million cut won't end Oakland budget pain
But the war over the city's finances is far from over.
Decisions by the federal, state and county governments as well as city voters this month could all play havoc with the city's finances - for years to come.
'Tonight is just the beginning of just buying time for the next couple months,' said Councilman Ignacio De La Fuente."
Vallejo, CA - More Casualties From The Battle of Vallejo - another fire station closes
VALLEJO TIMES HERALD
Vallejo closes another fire station - Vallejo Times Herald
A new fiscal year in Vallejo kicks off this morning with the closure of the city's third of eight fire stations, this time on Mare Island.
The station's 8 a.m. closure, considered by Vallejo officials as separate from the city's year-old Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing, is one of many coming changes, that include layoffs and employee wage and benefit cuts.
Fire officials estimate closing the Mare Island Nimitz Avenue fire station will add significant minutes to paramedics' and firefighters' emergency response times on the island.
The station had the smallest call volume of six stations
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Modesto, CA - 9 cops out of a job today as layoffs take effect
The city and the 202-member Modesto Police Officers Association did not meet Tuesday, Mayor Jim Ridenour and MPOA President Tony Arguelles said.
But Modesto and the union that represents police sergeants and lieutenants sought to avoid layoffs in contract talks Tuesday afternoon, but neither side was ready to announce a deal."
Oakland, CA - Council Approves Budget With Layoffs
The Oakland City Council voted 7-1 Tuesday night to approve a $414 million general fund budget for fiscal 2010 that closes an $83 million shortfall through a series of tough measures, including laying off more than 60 employees.
Another measure is reducing compensation by 10 percent to all city departments, including the Police Department.
It remains to be seen, however, whether the $13.4 million reduction in the Police Department's personnel budget will actually come from a reduction in officers' salaries or from layoffs."
El Paso, TX - City asks police and fire unions to postpone Sept. 1 salary increases
But first, the members of the two unions would have to ratify the proposals in elections before the raises set out in their contracts could be postponed.
City Manager Joyce Wilson said if both departments go along with the proposals, it could save the city as much as $1.3 million in fiscal 2010.
The El Paso Sheriff’s Officers Association may also be asked to make concessions to help county government through a $17 million budget crisis that is significantly worse than the city’s."
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Just How Obscene Are Those California Pensions? Part 3
Durant, OK - City, police force negotiate new contract in Durant
The contract will give all uniformed officers a 4% pay raise and improve some of the working conditions within the department.
Durant Police say that city manager Jim Dunegan, who is an ex-police officer himself, was integral to the smooth negotiations.
'It gave all the officers a very nice pay raise and it helped with some working conditions we have within the department, and the city made it very easy for us to achieve this,' Capt. Chris Cicio of the Durant Police Department said.
Captain Cicio also says that because negotiations went so smoothly, this is the first time in over 16 years that the city's contract with the Fraternal Order of Police has been signed before the July 1st signing deadline."
Austin, TX - Agreement reached over APD pay raises
According to union President Sgt. Wayne Vincent, the move would save the city roughly $4.7 million during the 2010 fiscal year.
The savings equals roughly the same amount of money needed to fund the 2010 police cadet class.
Chief Art Acevedo listed the cadet class as part of a 3.5 percent department-wide budget cut.
Under the union's current contract with the city, officers were supposed to get a 2.75-percent pay raise for the 2010 fiscal year.
According to Sgt. Vincent, if the union's membership votes to accept the tentative agreement, that raise would in effect be eliminated."
San Diego, CA - Watchdog Is Looking Out For You
About 13 percent of city employees exceeded the six-figure mark in pay last year, when salary, overtime and add-on pay for reasons such as bilingual skills were included. That's up from 4 percent in 2003, and 7 percent since Mayor Jerry Sanders was elected in 2005."
Monday, June 29, 2009
Dunkirk 2009
POLICEPAY.NET
Dunkirk has become the symbol for retreat and many times is portrayed as an act of weakness. This image is completely false. Dunkirk was not a cowardly act by the British. It was a brilliant maneuver that eventually contributed to the ultimate victory. Dunkirk was the best alternative to a certain defeat at the hands of the Germans.
Today, many police unions find themselves in the same position as the British in 1940, having to choose between certain defeat and retreat. The rational choice is obvious. Unfortunately, ego and pride often get in the way. Most police unions need to be in damage control mode until there is an improvement to the economy. The national economy is near the bottom of this contraction and will start growing soon. The recovery for local governments will lag behind by about six months. The Christmas retail season should be better than last year.
The predicament that we are currently in is not a normal recession. Recession is the correction of excess inventory and consumption. The malady that afflicts us now is the product of fear and panic. The last ten months have been a period of forbearance, not the purging of excess. Once confidence improves to a point of security, spending will rebound sharply. It will be the first quarter of 2010 before improvement will be seen in local government revenue.
Today is the most hostile environment to be negotiating in. The next six to nine months will not be much better. Cities will be in the Fred Sanford role - "This is the big one Elizabeth. I'm coming to meet you baby." This makes the seventh contraction that I have had to confront this pessimism. I am sure it is not the last.
If you are currently in negotiations, you have four viable options:
- Backload pay increases
- Tie raises to an economic benchmark
- Provide for wage reopeners if certain conditions are met
- Sign a no change or small change contract for one year
Fact finding and arbitration will be difficult to win in most places. The economy is out of your control, just like a hand of cards in poker. You play the hand you get dealt. You currently have a pair of deuces. I would not play like I had four of a kind.
The goal is to hold any damage to a minimum and live to battle another day. Now is the time to build the relationships that will be needed later. You are pinned down and the city has assault rifles and are firing non-stop. Keep your head down and wait for backup (economic recovery). I can hear the sirens in the distance.
If you have a contract that is not up for negotiations and your city wants to renegotiate the current year pay increase, impose furloughs, or other cost reductions, meet with them. It is okay to make concessions, just get their marker. Let go of the bravado. Just focus on the long term goal. The road to success is not straight. Retreat and compromise is not a sign of weakness. Forget about what other departments think.
The economy will rebound quickly and sharply. To benefit from the rebound you will have to still be alive. The biggest problem you will have is with your membership. Lowering expectations is job number one. To your membership, your success depends on how well you improve basic pay. Right now that will be difficult.
It is hard to not be distracted by the "gloom and doom" being disseminated by the press. Ignore them. Concentrate on controlling damages, managing expectations, and building relationships. Play it cool - real cool. Dying for the cause is not a requirement.
Call me, if you want. There will be no charge.
Ron
TOLEDO, OH - WAGNER SAYS DEAL MADE - RATIFICATION JULY 1 AND 2?
Finkbeiner administration spokesperson Megan Robson said the contact package will be presented to the TPPA Wednesday, July 1, for ratification.
The Finkbeiner administration has requested city council to hold a special meeting Thursday, July 2, for council to approve the contract deal."
San Francisco, CA - Retirement Package Drives Cost of Police, Firefighters
Chicago, IL - 41 Years Later, Police and Demonstrators Still Clash, but With Words
A reunion of former police officers featured memories and pizza.
It seemed an unlikely reunion: a gathering, 41 years later, of the police officers who clashed with demonstrators during the 1968 Democratic National Convention in this city, leaving behind an image Chicago has tried to shed ever since."
San Diego, CA - Union-Tribune Goes After PD Pay Package
Jaime Fitzpatrick, a police officer who patrols Carmel and Sorrento valleys, received a 47 percent increase in pay last year. It was one of the largest raises among the city's work force.The increase wasn't triggered by a promotion or a change in duties..Fitzpatrick received a step increase, education incentive and general salary increase that the police union negotiated. Most of the raise, which boosted her pay to $84,500, was prompted by her completion of two years on patrol and the fact that she had a college degree.
Oakland, CA - 10% cut in Oakland police budget proposed
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
10% cut in Oakland police budget proposed: "(06-28) 19:46 PDT -- On the verge of closing a $83 million budget shortfall, members of Oakland City Council have proposed slashing 10 percent from the Police Department's personnel budget.
The move would cut nearly $12 million from the general fund budget and account for the single largest reduction in the budget proposal that's up for approval on Tuesday.
The question is: Where in the Police Department will the cuts come from?"
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Sunday, June 28, 2009
Voices From Vallejo - Robert Schussel
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Ron
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Pueblo, CO - Sheriff’s deputy fired after witnessing fight
THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN
The Pueblo Chieftain Online :: Sheriff’s deputy fired after witnessing fight: "A sergeant who had been on leave since May for reportedly witnessing a bar scuffle involving coworkers was fired Thursday from the Pueblo County Sheriff's Department.
Tommie McLallen, who worked at the Pueblo County Detention Center, had been on paid leave since May 2, when a fellow detention deputy and members of the jail medical staff reportedly were involved in a disturbance at a Pueblo West bar."
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Pueblo, CO - Colorado FOP Responds To Sheriff Firing Union President

Mike Violette, circa 1989
BY MIKE VIOLETTE
On Thursday afternoon the Sheriff finished the travesty that began in early May. He fired Sgt Tommie McLallen from his job with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Department. This was an outrageous act of retaliation for Sgt McLallen’s active involvement as your Lodge President carrying forth the will of your organization with regards to obtaining the right to bargain collectively.
Although Sgt McLallen was fired from his position, the FOP Constitution under circumstances such as this allows he remain the Lodge 7 President for the remainder of the term of his elected office. He will be working on your behalf as attentively as he always has. That will not change. Many of you are wondering how Tommie is handling this. He is doing just fine. He knew they were moving to do this to him and both he and his family have been taking the necessary steps to prepare for it. He knows he will be vindicated in the long run, and what they did to him exposed for all to see.
In the meantime there are numerous things in the mill for him with regards to other law enforcement employment and various support efforts being organized both inside and outside of
As many of you are aware the investigation of this incident and the manner in which it was prosecuted was shameful at best. Our ongoing investigation reveals it to be a contrived overzealous effort designed to achieve a pre-determined end. In his statement to the local paper the Sheriff was audacious enough to state that “due process” was given and this was the result. Due process is best defined in one word—fairness. Obviously the Sheriff needs to study what due process is before making such a pronouncement. This was not anything remotely close to fairness no matter what the Sheriff and those closest to carrying out his will on this may believe. But that is and has been the way due process has been interpreted under this current administration in the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office.
You all were advised in my letter of June 26th from the Colorado State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police that this contemptible act of retaliation against you and your Lodge will not go un-challenged. This is headed to a lawsuit involving retaliation, wrongful termination, protected speech, and violations of 1st and 14th amendment rights all resulting in financial loss and emotional pain and distress. Make no mistake about that it will happen. As you all know lawsuits take months if not years to resolve. The FOP and Sgt McLallen are committed to see this through to its final conclusion. You can be assured we will use every venue available to us to fight this arrogant act, and any others that may follow. This is a long term battle both in the legal arena and the political arena. We will prevail in both. This was not a fight we wanted. Apparently the Sheriff and his ever shrinking circle of support did.
After the initial flurry of public and internal communications surrounding this outlandish decision of the Sheriff you can expect things to settle into where they need to be. There will be updates both public and internal via email, the Lodge 7 website, and the State FOP website concerning information that can be released as we move forward. However, most of the work and on this matter will be done without fanfare or release. Rest assured we will be working diligently finishing up the investigation, necessary filings, and preparation for Sgt McLallen’s legal case. We will also be employing other strategies designed to deal with the broader scope of this as time moves forward. So it should be understood by the members that although things will settle down publically, they will be moving forward privately. All that will be done will have your interests, Sgt McLallen’s interests, and your union’s interests and goals at the forefront.
We fully understand the hostile work environment that you work under, and urge you to continue to communicate with us as you have been by email, phone, or through the “Contact Us” page of this web site. All the lines of communication that you have been using to avoid review by the Sheriff and others will remain as the primary FOP communications tool for now. We caution each of you to refrain from using any work computers for electronic communications on this or other issues. We know Sgt McLallen appreciates your support and we appreciate the pertinent information that continues to come into us. What you all have been sending will continue to be kept confidential, and will be treated with your status protected.
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Voices From Vallejo
Vallejo Forum
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Ron York,
You must remember, the city choose the path of BK. While the court ruled they did not have to "pillage" other accounts, the fact is Vallejo has $150,000,000 in a water account. The city choose not to use that money to supplement the GF and pay for public safety. Instead, they choose to file BK to break contracts which previous council agreed to.
They could have found ways to borrow from the existing accounts and pay for the contracts. Instead they leveraged public safety against the existing contracts. Vallejo now has one of the highest crime rates in California. It will take a decade to recover...if at all. Existing contracts were due next year and subject to negotiations.
I think every city employee is embittered by this process. I hope ten years from now the citizens will think it was all worth the effort. However, I think the real people who suffer from this situation, between hard headed union folks and vendictive council members, will be the public.
I don't like the thought of an entire city work force pissed off at the city...but there you have it. Good luck Vallejo!
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Oakland , CA - Council members target police budget
OAKLAND TRIBUNE
Oakland council members target police budget - Inside Bay Area: "OAKLAND — As the city has moved through its worst budget crisis in memory, City Council members have said they want to see Oakland police officers take the same 10 percent compensation reduction other employees are expected to take.
Now, a group of four council members has proposed slashing $13.4 million from the Police Department's personnel budget — whether that money comes from ongoing talks on restructuring the police union's contract or not.
The proposal to cut the $13.4 million — made public Friday, four days before council members are expected to take a vote on a two-year spending plan — could put more pressure on the union to accept additional concessions.
It could also have negative impact on public safety — including possible furlough days for police officers or slashing sworn positions in the department — if the council votes to accept the proposal, and the union does not agree to change its contract."
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Toledo, OH - Wagner Says Mayor Blew Up The Deal Again
THE TOLEDO BLADE
"The leader of the Toledo Police Patrolman's Association accused Mayor Carty Finkbeiner Friday night of again 'blowing up' an agreement that the two sides had worked out with the concessions needed to help the budget-beleaguered city out of the red.
'As we were finalizing the agreement, Carty called in with two last-minute additions he wanted thrown in,' said Dan Wagner, TPPA president. 'Lawyers from both sides said they were illegal, but the mayor insisted they be put in, and that blew the whole deal.'"
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El Monte, CA - Police union offers to give up raise
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE
El Monte police union offers to give up raise - SGVTribune.com: "EL MONTE - The city's police officers on Friday offered to give up next year's scheduled 4 percent raise, which they say would help the struggling city reach a balanced budget.
But there's a catch, the association wants six months notice before the city lays off any of its 113 sergeants and officers. The Police Department has lost about 35 positions during the last two years due to layoffs and attrition."
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Tulsa, OK - Despite budget, cadets graduate
Union and city leaders announced Thursday evening that Tulsa's police officers and firefighters will take eight unpaid furlough days with the rest of the city's work force. The contracts, reached after weeks of negotiations, still must be ratified by the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93 and Tulsa Firefighters Local 176 memberships before they are final."
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