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DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
AUGUST 2020
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DSADSA IN PICTURESIN PICTURES
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DSA PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT was a success! Thank you to all those who participated.
HAPPY 96TH BIRTHDAY to one of our own! Retired Deputy William Davis Sr. enjoyed a drive-by celebration from deputies and friends. More to come on “Wild Bill” (as he is affectionately known) next month.
DEPUTIES TAKE A moment for a quick selfie after a recent brush fire.
OFFICE STAFF Rachel Parrott - Chief Admin Officer
Louisa Hicks - Bookkeeper Yvonne Waller - Receptionist
Monique Wengeler - Admin Assistant
DSA STOREJohn Boyer - Store Clerk
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Accountability, Respect, Compassion, Courage and Trust
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Fern Steiner, Labor Counsel | Bobbitt, Pinckard & Fields, A.P.C., Legal Counsel | John Wainio, Political Consultant
DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Secretary/TreasurerMarlon McCurdy
Director Carl Gardenhire
DirectorDanielle Benjamin
PresidentDavid Leonhardi
DirectorCliff Rinder
Director Raymond Castillo
Director Robert Shawcroft
Vice President Dawn Morabe
DirectorTevita Fifita
departments DSA in Pictures 1
DSA News 8
Station Reps 8
DSA Dates 9
Minutes 18
Classified Ads 26
Announcements 24
Wellness Directory 28
features
10 Demystifying Qualified Immunity
14 DSA Responds to “Defund Police” DSA President David Leonhardi’s latest op-ed
reports4 President’s Report5 Vice President’s Report10 Chaplain’s Corner11 Sheriff’sReport12 Legal Report16 Ten 7
ON THE COVER:Little Emery Dorroh, newborn daughter of Deputy David Dorroh, reminds us that wonderful things are still happening in the midst of these chaotic times. Keep the faith.
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It’s a difficult time to be a law enforcement officer in America. That statement
doesn’t begin to tell each of you anything you don’t already know, but it doesn’t make it any less frustrating either. It does feel like the civil unrest is slowing down in our county, and our folks may be starting to spend their days off with family, instead of working at a protest. However, as things start to return to normal, our profession faces another threat.
Some of our elected officials are attempting to seize the “moment” by creating terrible legislation that can drastically change our profession. I’ve spent the past week in several meetings with legislators to talk about some of the worst bills that are moving forward. The public reaction to the George Floyd incident happened after the legislative deadline for new bills, which should mean new proposals wait until the next legislative cycle. But, unfortunately for us, many legislators have decided to use the “gut and amend” process to take advantage of a perceived desire by the public to see more police reform. There are currently 15-20 different bills that were previously unrelated to policing and public safety, but after this gut-and-amend process, will impact our profession and our communities moving forward. These bills are changing rapidly, almost daily.
I would like to be very specific about which bills are the most detrimental and why;
however, I worry some of them may be very different by the time you read this. Instead, I want you to know about some of the challenges we face from the legislature: decertification, loss of qualified immunity, more strict use-of-force laws, duty to intervene, additional criminal liability for excessive force, and the expansion of SB 1421, which released some police personnel records to the public. All these ideas (and more) are currently being proposed.
The DSA is part of a coalition working tirelessly to prevent the passage of the most detrimental proposals moving forward. We are doing everything we can to support our profession and maintain safe neighborhoods. We are working to educate our elected officials and urge them to base their decisions on facts and best practices rather than emotion. A common saying in crisis communications is, “When emotionality is high, rationality tends to be low.” I worry that too many emotional decisions about our profession may cause irreparable harm.
Rest assured, we’re working for you and we’re fighting for you. As always, please give me a call anytime with specific questions or suggestions. Stay safe!⭑
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT D A V I D L E O N H A R D I
HOW TO REACH THEBOARD OF DIRECTORS
PresidentDavid Leonhardi(619) 206-1605
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Vice President Dawn Morabe
(760) 805-2104 [email protected]
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Secretary/Treasurer
Marlon McCurdy (760) 717-2250
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Director Danielle Benjamin (619) 694-8682
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Director Raymond Castillo (619) 265-6381
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Director Tevita Fifita (619) 838-2917
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Director Carl Gardenhire(619) 241-1471
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Director Cliff Rinder (619) 857-5891
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Director Robert Shawcroft(619) 933-9105
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT D A W N M O R A B E
This article may be a bit dry, but this is important for you to know.
A Labor Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”), which is also known as a memorandum of understanding or collective bargaining agreement, is a binding contract setting out the agreement made between a labor organization and the employer appointing authority. The Deputy Sheriffs’ Association has two MOAs with the County of San Diego: the Deputy Sheriffs (DS) Unit and the Sheriff ’s Management (SM) Unit. Both agreements have detailed provisions related to our rights, our working conditions, our pay, grievance procedures, association rights, and employee benefits. These agreements are available for review on the county website and the DSA website. Why is this important for you to know? Because these agreements are binding contracts that affect you.
A “past practice” is a longstanding, frequent practice that is accepted and known by both the association and management. The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) provides the following definition: a binding past practice must not only be unequivocal and clearly enunciated, it must also be acted upon by the parties and “readily ascertainable over a reasonable period of time as a fixed and established practice accepted by both parties.” So, what does that mean? It means that by engaging in the past practice, it can be argued that the parties have agreed to the terms of that practice.
So, how does a past practice affect a MOA? If the MOA language is clear, it does not affect the MOA. If the MOA language is ambiguous, it can be used to establish what the language means. In essence it becomes an implied part of the MOA.
Let me use the following example. Our current MOA, Article 5, C, 1 and 2 discusses the accrual of NON-FLSA and FLSA Compensatory Time Off (CTO). The language reads that an employee has the option to accumulate a maximum of one hundred twenty (120) hours of FLSA compensatory time off. It further states that employees who have accumulated FLSA compensatory time off balances that reach one hundred twenty (120) hours, shall be paid cash only for overtime hours worked. The DSA believes the language is clear that all employees have the choice to apply up to 120 hours of their overtime to their FLSA CTO balance.
A past practice implies that both parties, the DSA and the County,
knew and understood and accepted that certain overtime could only be compensated by cash and not by comp time. Members being told a particular overtime assignment is not covered by the MOA language or that you do not have a choice between FLSA compensatory time or cash for this particular overtime assignment, is not the DSA and the County entering into a mutual agreement willingly to exclude certain overtime assignments from the MOA provision. Individual members cannot agree to change the MOA except through negotiations between the DSA and the County.
Let me provide a disclaimer. I do not believe anyone has intentionally misled anyone. I do believe, however, that sometimes we do things because that is the way they have always been done, or because we are told that is the way they have always been done. It is our counsel’s position that not allowing an employee to accrue overtime hours worked in their FLSA CTO balance up to 120 hours is a valid grievance. We know the Department disagrees with that position. Most employees willingly choose to be paid in cash, but we have heard that some employees are being denied the ability to choose FLSA compensatory time for their overtime. If this has happened to you, we would like to understand the circumstances.
As always, we are here to support you and to ensure your rights are protected.⭑
A MOA, a Past Practice, and PERB
4S Ranch Spencer Hildreth
CAC WET Team Jared Birrenkott
El Cajon Courts Mark Bryan
Randy Gulihur
Emergency Services Fred Duey
GCCCD Shannon Justice
Lakeside Shain Stoner
Las Colinas Scott Johnson
Lemon Grove Aaron Montan Jake Klepach
NTF Frank Haskell
Poway Marshall Abbott
Prisoner Transportation Matt Velarde
Rancho San Diego Corey McCoy
Ridgehaven Matthew Carpenter
Santee Freddy Herrero
San Diego Central Jail Aaron Polzin
San Diego Courts Ric Crumley
South Bay Detentions David Gerald
Valley Center Brian Simpson
Vista Station Matthew Harrel
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currently closed, but staff remain available by phone and email. Current DSA store hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All updates will be communicated via email. Please contact the DSA with questions at (858) 486-9009.
Holiday Office ClosuresSeptember 7
Upcoming General Member MeetingsAugust 13September 10All meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom teleconference until further notice. Meeting links are sent out to the membership via email.
DSA Pizza & Movie Night - Round 2August 284:30-5:30 p.m.Enjoy pizza and a movie on the DSA! Pick up at the DSA in Poway. RSVP online at www.dsasd.org/pizza.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS >>>The DSA recently welcomed the following new members. Stay involved with the DSA by attending the member meeting on the second Thursday of each month and registering on the DSA website. We look forward to serving you!⭑
NELSON AGUIRREMARK ALDRICH
BARBIE ANTHONYBRET BOHAN
MARYANGEL CAMACHOHAYLEY HANCOCK
KELLY HARRISTREYVONNE JAMES
GREGORY KOGLERMIGUEL MARTINEZ
GISELA MENDOZA RODRIGUEZRODGER MONETTE
ELIANA RICEANDREW RIVERA
CAROLINA SANCHEZ-MUNOZAPRIL SIPPERLEY
ROBERT SMITHKRISTEN SNYDER
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DSA Director Keith Crowl RetiresThe DSA would like to
extend a heartfelt thank-you to Keith Crowl for his service to the DSA over the past four and a half years. Being a director is not always easy, but Keith was always a fierce advocate for the well-being of deputies. Keith has worked at Central Jail for the past several years.
During his time on the DSA board, Keith was the point person for the Deputy Sheriffs’
Foundat ion Scholarships committee, having awarded numerous scholarships to DSA members and their dependents on behalf of the Foundation.
Upon his retirement, Keith looks forward to spending time on his ranch and enjoying his family, most notably his grandchildren.
Thank you, Keith, from all of us at the DSA. You will be missed!
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Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (858) 486-9009, extension 115.
DSA Drive-Thru Pizza & Movie Night - Round 2!(Class 1 Active Members Only)
So nice, we’re doing it twice! Swing by the DSA (located in Poway) on August 28th between 4:30-5:30 p.m. to receive pepperoni pizza and a code for a free
Redbox movie. Limit one pick-up per Active Class 1 Member family.
RSVP Required: WWW.DSASD.ORG/PIZZA(Member Login is Required)
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WRITE FOR THE SILVER STARSTATION REPORTS & FEATURES NEEDEDC O N T A C T A H E C K M A N @ D S A S D . O R G
2020 DSA ENDORSEMENTSSan Diego CountyBoard of
SupervisorsDistrict 2: Steve Vaus
District 3: Kristin Gaspar
Superior Court Judge, Seat 18CJ Mody
Superior Court Judge, Seat 22Alana Wong Robinson
Superior Court Judge, Seat 30Paul Starita
Superior Court Judge, Seat 36Michele Ialeggio
SDCERA Board:David Gilmore
San Diego County Office of Education:Mark Powell
Encinitas City CouncilMayor: Julie Thunder
City Council: Susan Turney
Lemon Grove City CouncilCity Council: George Gastil
City Council: David Arambula
Poway City CouncilCity Council: Caylin Frank
City Council: Barry Leonard
San Marcos City CouncilCity Council: Ed Musgrove
City Council: Sharon Jenkins
Santee City CouncilMayor: John Minto
District 4: Dustin Trotter
Vista City CouncilDistrict 2: Joe Green
District 3: Amanda Rigby
50th Congressional DistrictDarrell Issa
52nd Congressional DistrictScott Peters
75th Congressional DistrictMarie Waldron
76th Congressional DistrictTasha Horvath
77th Congressional DistrictBrian Maienschein
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I wanted to share a special moment from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station. Our CSO, Tricia Speakman, met 4-year-old Aspen while out
and about in Encinitas. Tricia saw Aspen playing in the sand at Moonlight Beach and gave her a Sheriff sticker. Tricia made an instant connection with Aspen. Tricia learned Aspen was recently diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and would be starting treatment the following week. Aspen’s family was visiting from Utah and brought Aspen to see the ocean for the first time. With Aspen’s parents’ permission, Tricia gathered deputies from the NCSS to meet Aspen and to create a special moment for her and her family. NCSS deputies slowly drove by Aspen’s
location, playing her favorite song and shining their lights for her. Aspen was able to sit in a patrol vehicle and was given lots of Sheriff goodies. This was such a special moment for everyone and we were all so grateful to get to meet Aspen. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aspen and her family.
Story & Photos Contributed by Deputy L. Fifita, North Coastal Sheriff’s Station
The Day We Met Aspen
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Remember when the image of being a cop was driving fast and catching bad guys? Those images of the righteous lawman on his
horse, the pursuit through city streets, or the SWAT team repelling from the side of a building, were burned into our memories from childhood. Fact or fiction, we wanted some of that when we swore our oath to protect and serve.
Our communities are far more complex than what we saw in movies and TV. Influence is no longer limited to local occurrences. Events half-way across the globe can have an immediate and profound impact on all of us. With the needs of San Diego County citizens forever changing, law enforcement must change too.
The Sheriff ’s Department today is not what it was decades ago. What was successful then could not function in this modern era. Just as the rest of the world has changed, we have evolved to meet the needs of those we serve. That has meant a gradual move away from traditional images of law enforcement. We are not just catching bad guys anymore. Now, we are counselors, social workers, and community partners. We provide education, substance abuse treatment, and psycho-social services to inmates. We help the homeless find shelter and acquire medical care. We respond to people in mental health crises. We run programs that lead youth away from drugs and crime, toward being productive members of our communities.
Through the years, there has been a lack of government programs to address many of these social issues. Because law enforcement is already in the community with the infrastructure designed to dispatch and respond to calls for service, it became easy to expect us to handle these concerns. Our adaptability has helped with our
success. The crime rate is at all-time lows and recidivism is down dramatically. Despite our success, we must ask if this is what’s best for the community. Clearly many of these social issues manifest themselves in violent or criminal acts requiring law enforcement intervention. But once the situation is controlled, are there other services provided by non-law enforcement entities better trained to provide the care these individuals need? By redirecting our mentally ill, our homeless, and our substance addicted to these services, we can potentially free deputies to do more of what they were intended to.
The recent death of George Floyd at the hands of law enforcement in Minneapolis sparked nationwide protests and reignited discussions about how we can do things better. I know change can be difficult. Some of those demanding it have ulterior motives, but this is not a one-way street. We can and will be part of the discussion, and the solution will be something that moves us all forward – that makes us better. With great struggle comes great opportunity. I choose to see this as our opportunity to reexamine our services and make the Sheriff ’s Department a more efficient and effective law enforcement organization.
Thank you for your commitment to our mission of providing the highest quality public safety service to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation. Your open-mindedness, your willingness to see different perspectives and create change, is the key to our successful mission. Over the coming months, rather than fight and refuse to listen, let’s be active in the conversation and help guide us to a solution we can all be proud of.⭑
Bill Gore, Sheriff
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by Chaplain John Fredette (Vista Station)
Reflections of a New Chaplain
When I was a little boy growing up in Massachusetts, hanging onto
the hem of my mother’s skirt as she ran her errands around our little town, I can distinctly remember seeing the police officers walking their beats. They seemed larger than life to me. I was so impressed by their uniform, all the things they carried on their duty belt (although not as much as today), and their peaked cap with the shiny silver badge on it. Even at a young age, I recognized that they were due respect, representing authority in its very best sense; law and order...truth, justice, and the American way. Sure, that may sound a little corny, but hey, I was a little kid and I thought of them as superheroes!
One particular day I remember seeing an officer while I was out with my mom carrying his nightstick, and he winked at me as he walked past! I was so excited that someone so important and official would take time to recognize and acknowledge me, a little boy, seemingly so insignificant. It made my day and obviously it made an impression on me as I can still recall it almost 50 years later.
Well, it seems that much of the world today does not have that same respect and appreciation for law enforcement (or at least the media would make it seem that way) that I had as little boy and still do today. And since I have had the opportunity to become a chaplain for the San Diego Sheriff ’s Department, I have to say, my admiration and respect has only grown. It is not just for what law enforcement represents; it is for who they are, the individuals.
I have had a chance to witness up close the professionalism, respectfulness, and skills that the deputies I ride along with display in each situation they encounter. It has actually been quite an eye opener for me, the uninitiated
new chaplain, to witness the types of situations you deputies deal with every day. I have to say, the general public has no idea and the media does not do you justice.
From the belligerent intoxicated person that cannot stand up, to the speeder that will not pull over, to the old couple surprised by a late-night welfare check. These deputies I ride with show the greatest respect while being prepared for anything. They put their lives on the line every day while also taking the time to learn the names of the homeless, searching for cans and checking to see if they are warm enough.
You as law enforcement professionals, as I said, put your lives on the line every day. Not just your physical lives and well-being, but your emotional well-being especially. It’s hard for me to describe to someone the types of things you all experience and respond to with such professionalism, capability, and compassion – from suicides, the death of small children, to domestic violence and even child abuse. You who are involved know this, and the list goes far beyond what is mentioned here.
But it has been one of my greatest privileges to ride with you men and women, to sit and talk with you, share in your lives and even your grief, and help where I can. You’ve been gracious to let me in, yet I continue to strive to be trustworthy of that. These are tough times to be in in law enforcement. But I, for one, want to thank you and let you know how much you are appreciated for what you do. You’re still superheroes in my book, and believe me, in the hearts of most in our community! God bless and keep you whole and proud of what you do.⭑
Update from San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore
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Many of our peace officer clients and their families have become increasingly concerned about the public debate over “qualified
immunity” and how that legal theory impacts them personally. This Q&A is intended to shed some light on the subject and provide insights into its application.
As a consequence of the widespread condemnation about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, there has been considerable focus on the long-established legal doctrine known as qualified immunity and an ensuing debate as to its relationship, if any, with the occurrence of police misconduct. In order to institute meaningful police reforms sought by constituents and various public interest groups, legislators are actively engaged in drafting legislation to modify or eliminate qualified immunity for peace officers.
The vital importance of informed discussions on the nature and ramifications of the principle of qualified immunity has been undermined by general unfamiliarity as to its meaning and application in the context of police conduct. In an effort to provide greater understanding of qualified immunity, we have provided the following information:
Q: What is qualified immunity?
A: Qualified immunity is a legal principle that provides protection for certain public employees against claims for damages in civil rights cases and can provide grounds for early dismissal from litigation when the public employee is sued.
Q: What was the purpose for the creation of qualified immunity?
A: The purpose of qualified immunity is to facilitate a balance between theinterest in preventing, and compensating for, constitutional violations, and the recognition that government officials and employees are required to make prompt discretionary decisions.
Q: Are peace officers entitled to qualified immunity?
A: Yes. The application of qualified immunity in the context of the law enforcement profession is made to avoid officers being second-guessed in tense and difficult situations, and in those situations where they need to make splitsecond discretionary decisions. Peace officers are entitled to qualified immunity in civil rights litigation seeking damages under Title 42 United States Code §1983 where the officer’s conduct does not violate “clearly established” statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable officer would have known.
Q: Is there a statute that created qualified immunity?
A: No. There is no statute that provides the right to qualified immunity. Rather, it is a legal precept created by the U.S. Supreme Court in recognition that permitting damages suits against government officials can entail
substantial social costs, including the risk that fear of personal monetary liability and harassing litigation will unduly inhibit officials in the discharge of their duties.
Q: Does qualified immunity protect peace officers from liability for unlawful or criminal misconduct?
A: No. The limited protection of qualified immunity applies only in the context of civil litigation, and solely in those cases in which an officer’s conduct does not violate clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable officer would have known. Qualified immunity does not afford police officers, deputy sheriffs and other law enforcement personnel protection from criminal prosecution or administrative actions.
Q: Who decides if qualified immunity applies in any particular case?
A: The existence of qualified immunity from a civil rights claim is a question of law for the court, rather than a question of fact for the jury.
Q: When does qualified immunity come into play?
A: Qualified immunity would typically be asserted as a defense by a peace officer following the commencement of a civil rights lawsuit alleging a violation of a federal or constitutional right arising from improper or excessive use of force, false arrest, unlawful detention, destruction of evidence or improper search and seizure.
Q: How can the doctrine of qualified immunity be changed?
A: The elimination or modification of qualified immunity can be accomplished by Congressional legislation or by changes in current case law by the United States Supreme Court in future decisions.
Q: Can a local public employer such as a county, city or district change the application of qualified immunity for their employees?
A: No.
Q: Is qualified immunity a benefit provided exclusively to peace officers?
A: No. Qualified immunity extends to government officials and employeesperforming discretionary functions, including mayors, council members, city managers, county administrators, and department heads (including police chiefs) and school teachers.
Q: Does qualified immunity affect decisions to discipline employees?
A: No. Qualified immunity only applies to court cases filed against publicemployees seeking damages for violations of civil rights.
Q: Does the dismissal of an officer from a lawsuit on the grounds of qualified immunity mean that an injured person is unable to recover any damages for excessive force by the officer?
A: No. Since the public employer is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising the individual police officer, the employer can be held liable and be required to pay any compensatory damages resulting from an adverse judgment.
Q: Without qualified immunity, could personal assets of an employee besubject to garnishment or attachment?
A: Even without the application of qualified immunity, personal assets of an employee cannot be subject to collection proceedings unless the employee does not prevail at trial (or fails to prevail due to Summary Judgment), and fails to win on appeal. In addition, under current California law, the public employer must indemnify the public employee for any adverse judgment or settlement of the case (subject to the exception addressed below).
Q: How does qualified immunity affect the legal obligation of my employer to defend and indemnify me for actions taken in the course
and scope of my employment?
A: Irrespective of any qualified immunity, pursuant to California Government Code sections 825 et seq. and 995 et seq. the public employer must defend and indemnify its employees for any adverse judgment or settlement against the employee which arises out of any act or omission in the course of employment. However, pursuant to §825, the employer is not legally obligated to, but may, pay that part of a judgment that is for punitive damages under specified conditions.
Q: Is qualified immunity unique to public service?
A: While the doctrine of “qualified immunity” is unique to public service ( i.e., government), a similar principle applies in the private sector as well. The doctrine of respondeat superior provides that an employer is subject to liability for injuries caused by an employee’s actions resulting or arising from pursuit of the employer’s interests.
Q: Are legislators and prosecutors entitled to greater immunity than peace officers in civil rights actions?
A: Yes. Absolute immunity is accorded to legislators while acting in the course of their official duties. In addition, prosecutors are entitled to absolute immunity from civil rights lawsuits regarding those actions that are an integral part of the judicial process or that are intimately associated with the judicial process.⭑This Q&A was originally published June 22, 2020 on the Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC website. For more information please visit www.rlslawyers.com.
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Demystifying Qualified ImmunityContributed by Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver, PC
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The past six weeks have brought a major change in public safety discussions across the country. The rise of the “defund the police”
movement has dominated national attention, sparking a debate over the nature of law enforcement and the scope of their duties. Criminal justice activists throughout the nation have pressured their local cities and counties to cut funding from their respective law enforcement departments due to perceived systemic problems, most notably, that of alleged racial bias in policing. Supporters of this movement seek to reallocate this funding to social services surrounding issues related to substance abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness, to name a few.
For weeks and even years, a significant piece of this conversation has been overlooked: Why are law enforcement agencies tasked with these issues to begin with? Might it be because we are best equipped and prepared to handle potentially violent situations?
San Diego County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to over 200,000 emergency calls in 2019 where they were faced with a wide range of volatile or potentially volatile situations. Deputies spend over a third of their careers in training, but there are scenarios they encounter on the job that require a specialized skillset, such as that of a mental health clinician or social worker. Recognizing that need, San Diego County established the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) in 1995 to “provide effective and compassionate crisis intervention to persons living with mental illness” who are contacted by first responders. A PERT team consists of a licensed health clinician and a PERT-trained law enforcement officer and seeks to “de-escalate a mental health emergency and, when possible, redirect the individual to mental health services instead of hospitalization or incarceration” (PERT Grand Jury 2015/2016). But PERT has experienced great difficulty filling clinician positions. And when a PERT clinician is not available to respond to a mental health call – which, between 2015-2019, represented more than 90,000 calls – a PERT-trained officer or deputy is dispatched instead.
PERT is 75% funded by the San Diego Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA). The HHSA devotes a robust $700 million to its behavioral health services programs. Yet law enforcement responded to more than 10,000 mental health calls in a single year without PERT clinicians due to staffing limitations. We must address the question of why this is the case. Why are these positions hard to fill? Why can’t they keep them staffed? Will they be able to find willing applicants to respond and help potentially violent people in a mental health crisis without the safety of a deputy sheriff by their side? We need to consider the heaviness, the peril, and the ferocity of the job we call upon law enforcement to do and how this affects the retention and recruitment of those being called to partner with law enforcement.
Additionally, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) was formed last year to “help connect people experiencing homelessness to services.” HART deputies are often invaluable resources for those working to provide social services. We hear countless reports from deputies on the line that many clinicians and social workers do not feel comfortable entering homeless camps, or other unpredictable situations without a law enforcement partner. Let’s be honest, we love our public safety partners in the big red trucks, but they won’t even go into potentially violent scenes until the law enforcement officers make it safe and call them in.
Having licensed clinicians and social workers is clearly a critical component to serving those in our communities experiencing behavioral health crises. But when these situations turn violent, law enforcement officers and deputies are best equipped to respond. According to 2019 data, deputies responded to more than 40,000 calls related to mental health, domestic violence, substance abuse, and homelessness, of which 22% resulted in an arrest and only 1.6% resulted in a use-of-force. While we’re proud of the fact that deputies have been able to handle more than
98% of these calls without using force, it is unreasonable to expect social workers and clinicians to respond to calls while unequipped to handle situations that require law enforcement intervention. Simply put, if we defund law enforcement, our region’s ability to combat these issues and ensure the safety of our care providers would be greatly diminished.
Furthermore, when we talk about defunding the police, many times the first programs on the chopping block are the proactive and specialized policing units, such as gang enforcement teams, crime suppression units, and community-oriented policing units. When law enforcement backs off from this type of policing, law-abiding community members in areas where there was once a proactive police presence often suffer. Programs like these allow law enforcement to interact and build trust with the communities they serve. It’s difficult to imagine what San Diego County would look like, and how many victims would suffer if the Sheriff’s Department didn’t have the resources to contribute to investigative units such as Border Crimes, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, Internet Crimes Against Children, Elder Abuse and more. When citizens are in crisis and call 911 for help, a willing deputy will always answer the call to assist, and that has to be a top priority. However, “defunding the police” may mean the important and impactful work done by the investigative units mentioned above doesn’t get done. That means less people get the justice they deserve, and some of the worst predators in our communities continue to hurt people.
Couple the elimination of these proactive policing units with our region’s already low law enforcement per capita ratio (1.28 law enforcement officers for every 1,000 people, compared to the national average of 2.8), and we
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could see a region in desperate need of increased funding to expand programs. San Diego County is among the safest urban counties in the nation, even at just 1.28 law enforcement officers per capita. Imagine the good that might be accomplished with a higher ratio of proactive law enforcement presence and increased funding for programs.
The conversation surrounding law enforcement funding and reform is complex, layered, and nearly impossible to capture in a single article. And so, it is critical that our region’s citizens do their own research and avoid making decisions or rushing to judgement based solely on what they’re seeing on social media – this conversation simply cannot be distilled down to a two-sentence social media post.
Unfortunately, politicians and social justice advocates continue to make decisions and assumptions without inviting law enforcement into the conversation. If we continue to point the finger at law enforcement without appropriate appraisal of the facts, law enforcement officers everywhere will continue to fall on the sword for all societal ills. This does not solve our problems. We owe more to our men and women in blue and the communities in which they serve. ⭑This opinion piece was originally published on July 27, 2020 via San Diego News Desk. Send questions or comments on this article to [email protected].
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Ah, August, that slowly roasting time that points us into the Fall months. Reminds me of one of my many favorite quotes by Mark
Twain: “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.” Very good explanation of the retirement philosophy many of us have. I tried to expound on this to some young law enforcement people the other day, however, it’s like trying to teach a new lieutenant how to work on a budget...it’s a useless task and it really annoys the lieutenant.
I recently visited the DSA and they were purging old album photos. I grabbed about 10 boxes for the Museum and 20 boxes of individual headshot photos (of sworn personnel only). These photos are from albums past; some are single photos and some have multiple photos if you were in more than one album. My intent is to donate the random photos to the Museum and the headshots back to you. If you want your sworn photo, email me ([email protected]) with your entire name and email contact information. I will then search the photos for your name. I will email you back with the results, whether I have your photo or not. If I do, you can retrieve the photos one of two ways. Visit me in Pine Valley, or send me a self-addressed 6” by 9” STAMPED envelope to:
Greg Reynolds P.O. Box 584 Pine Valley, CA 91962
(If you retired above the rank of Sergeant, I know these instructions are very hard for you to understand, so please find a millennial to help you. Tom Bennett was the first one to successfully send me a self-addressed, prepaid, correct size envelope, so it can be done!)
I was reconnected with Mike Radovich recently. We both worked Santee Patrol in the early 1980s. Mike was one of those deputies who liked to wax philosophically from time to time, and he is a great storyteller, but a very good beat partner when the crap hit the fan. He told me a story about how he was detailed from Santee patrol to ASTREA for 30 days TAD. Seems one of the observers got sick and they needed a fill-in. (I know that my ASTREA friends will say that the current term for ASTREA Observer is Technical Flight Officer...well, that sounds really sexy. But I still call the Human Resources Department PERSONNEL, so bear with me.) Mike was flying with the legendary R.D. Martin in the old Bell Helicopters and they responded to a 211 pursuit in the City of Carlsbad. Mike had the Thomas Brothers Map Book on his lap and was trying to call out the streets during the pursuit from the book, watch the pursuit, and try not to throw up as he really didn’t like flying in helicopters. Anyway, R.D. followed the suspect vehicle down a deadend street and then wheeled the helicopter to a hover about 15 feet above the stopped vehicle with Mike’s side facing the suspect. R.D. told Mike to kick open the helicopter door with his foot, draw his gun, and point it at the suspect’s front vehicle window. Mike did all of that while asking R.D. why he (Mike) was facing the suspect. R.D. replied matter of fact, “Oh, don’t worry, if he shoots you, I’ll get us to a hospital. I’m the pilot and you can’t fly.” The suspect eventually surrendered and R.D. flew Mike a short distance away and landed so Mike could make a deposit of his lunch outside the helicopter. Mike said he was really happy when his 30 days ended and he got back to the “safety” of his patrol car. Mike’s son, Andy, is now on the Department as a Deputy, so the legacy
continues. This picture was taken at Andy’s graduation with Mike and wife Nancy. Note that the plaque is for Honor Cadet…hmmm, I really don’t think Andy got his intelligence genes from Mike’s side of the family. Just saying.
I read and hear with great joy about the barbecues and bonding trips between deputies these days. It’s so important to interact with your partners in a safe environment. In my day, it was the cop bars…Rodeo Room, OFP, Hooky’s, etc.
Maybe a bit more destructive to the physique than what the youngsters do nowadays off-duty. I didn’t know how to spell gym until Steve Nosal told me about his Junior Deputy membership. Anyway, to the active duty badge wearers, keep the faith. Know that there are over 2,500 retired deputies and civilian staff in the Retired Deputy Sheriff ’s Association who have been-there-done-that and will always have your backs as long as you maintain the integrity of the badge. We survived the Lettuce Strikes in Holtville in the 70s, the Federal Consent Decree which saw 22 of us giving back our sergeant stripes, the L.A. Riots in 1992, big time wildfires, and other spectacular incidents in our careers. We survived, as you will too. If I could offer one piece of unsolicited advice: in addition to your law enforcement friends, get some friends outside the department. They will keep you grounded and help you understand someone on the outside trying to be supportive.
Here’s a great picture that says it all during these tumultuous times. The little girl asked her dad if the police were going to shoot them. Kudos to the dad for interacting with the police and forming a lasting and positive bond for his daughter, regardless of color of skin.
I pray for the COVID-19 virus vaccine to be developed SOON! I told you about my pledge to not get a haircut until the vaccine was out on the market. The other day I had finished some yard work and was in my grubby dirty clothes getting a Starbucks drink for my wife (I remember, Jack Drown always saying “happy wife, happy life” – it’s true!) and a little lady walked up to me and tried to put a dollar in my cup. I told her that I was not a homeless person but it was like trying to tell your background investigator that you took a hit but never inhaled. Or when you tell your friend, “Hold my beer, watch this,” and you wake up in the ER at the local hospital with a nurse smirking at you.
I would like to get serious here for a paragraph and post the following. In August of 2019, San Diego Union Tribune reporter Pauline Repard
posted the following statistics of law enforcement shootings in San Diego County. These numbers came from the District Attorney’s Office. This was a comprehensive study covering 25 years. Among the significant findings noted in the analysis:
• A total of 451 individuals were shot in 439 incidents.
• In cases in which the race of the officer and the subject were known, 40 percent were by white officers with non-white persons being wounded or killed.
• The San Diego Police Department was involved in a little more than half of all the shootings, with 224; the San Diego County Sheriff ’s Department had the second highest number of incidents at 99 and El Cajon Police Department was third with 25.
• Sixty-four percent of all shootings by police occurred within the first five minutes of an encounter.
• In 92 percent of all incidents, the person shot by police was armed; 38 percent had a gun.
• Traffic stops were the most common scenario ending in a shooting by police; domestic violence was the second most common.
• From 1864 to 2016, 83 peace officers have died in line of duty in San Diego County.
Certainly these are sad numbers, however, they do not support the claims I’ve heard on the news and read in the papers that law enforcement in San Diego County is out of control. We are some of the most highly-trained peace officers in the nation, and our training has served us well to be able to de-escalate many confrontational scenarios that could have resulted in the use of deadly force. We’ve had de-escalation and other such verbal judo tactics taught to us from many years past. I remember when I was working at the Academy in the early 1990s and we put some news reporters through the Shoot/Don’t Shoot FATS machine. It really opened their eyes to some of the split-second decisions that law enforcement has to make in the field. “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” is a song written by Joe South, in 1970. It says it all, on both sides of the debate.
Miles Ting and his wife fled the area in their new motorhome and came across this deer trespassing on the Graeagle Golf Course in California. This was taken on the Driving Range and the deer knew she was safe as long as she stayed in front of Miles on the Range.
Russ Moore and his wife are on a “See the USA” tour and stopped in Boulder City for a unique ride on the tracks. You peddle the cart yourself and it’s about five miles long. Russ said that most of the rail runs downhill but at the end you have to really work hard to finish the uphill incline. Hmmm, never thought I’d use the words “Russ Moore” and “work hard” in the same sentence.
In closing, enjoy the collage of Lemon Grove rascals from the 1980s. Here’s a collage of old timers from the old LGS era, probably in the mid
1980s. Can you name them? I’ll put the names at the end of the article. No cheating – wait, why do I even try?! Retirees always believe that if you’re not cheating, you’re not trying.
My friend told me that his mom sent him a text that said, “Your great aunt passed away. LOL.” He texted her back, “Why is that funny?” The mom said, “It’s not funny, what do you mean?” My friend then informed his mom that LOL means laugh out loud. The mom’s final text was, “Oh no! I thought LOL meant lots of love. I sent it out to 30 people!” This is a strong example of why texting is so dangerous to those of us over 60 years of age. However, there are advantages to being old. In a hostage situation you’re the most likely to be released first. Also, you can eat dinner at 4:00 p.m. and people usually don’t call you after 8:00 p.m. anymore.
Disclaimer: The fact-checker for the LGS names wants to remain anonymous (Russ Moore), so don’t whine to me if some of the names are wrong. My fact-checker is a graduate of the public school system with numerous trips to the detention room, so be kind.
Row #1: Wayne Yamamoto, Jim Ladner, Skip Murphy, Ray Miller
Row #2: Dave Davies, Tim Lorenzen, Edna Ito, Clay Reynard, Debbie Boyd, Tony Leatherman, Ron Johnson
Row #3: Flo Helms, Debbie Boyd, Bonita Bashe, Wayne Dunham
Row #4: Edna Ito, John Maschka, Clay Reynard, Peggy Foust, Tony Leatherman
Row #5: Tom Bulow, Joe Mattie, Don Robbins, Frank Winter, Randy Dibb
Send me stuff at [email protected]. Help me to either make you famous or to take cheap shots at people you used to have to work for.⭑
President David Leonhardi called the Meeting of the Board of Directors to order on June 11, 2020 at 2:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:Present: Castillo, Crowl, Gardenhire, Fifita, McCurdy, Morabe, Leonhardi, ShawcroftAbsent: Rinder
Upon motion by McCurdy, Second by Fifita, and passed by unanimous vote, the June 11, 2020 meeting of the Board of Directors entered into closed session at 4:17 p.m. for confidential communications to include Rachel Parrott and Fern Steiner.
1) DISCUSSION:a) Relief Case #2019-04b) Staff Discussion
MOTION/Morabe, SECOND/Fifita to come out of closed session at 4:21 p.m. Motion unanimously carries.
2) CONSENT CALENDAR:a) Minutes from May 28, 2020b) Retirements
i) Brian Horan – 23 years of membership (19 as class 1) - $4,600
ii) Steven Frazier – 18 years of membership - $3,900c) Special Meeting Ratification
i) Present: Leonhardi, Morabe, McCurdy, Gardenhire, Rinder, Fifita, Castillo
ii) Absent: Crowl, Shawcroft iii) Motion/Morabe, Second/Fifita to rescind the previous
motion to table discussion on the Sheriff ’s Management RMT Ballot. Motion unanimously carries.
iv) Motion/Morabe, Second/Rinder to send out the Sheriff ’s Management RMT Ballot. Motion unanimously carries.
MOTION/Morabe, SECOND/Gardenhire to approve the consent calendar. Motion unanimously carries.
3) PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Leonhardia) DSA PR Strategy and Plan
i) The DSA is currently working on a public relations strategy to address the current national narrative and political climate throughout the country. The DSA will be releasing an op-ed, working on educational videos, hosting roundtable discussions, and more. We understand the frustration and defeat of the membership and we are equally disheartened by the current narrative. The DSA’s top priority is the way we are addressing that narrative from all sides.
ii) Fifita talked about the New York Union President and his vocal approach to his support of the officers and his membership. Fifita expressed his desire to see the DSA take a vocal stance in support of the membership and show the members that we are supporting them and being that voice for them.
iii) VP Morabe expressed her concern over the removal of the carotid restraint and would like the DSA to take a vocal stance of opposition to the decision. Shawcroft echoed similar concerns.
iv) Chief Administrative Officer Rachel Parrott addressed the current political climate surrounding the carotid restraint and some of the other points the DSA hopes to highlight
to counteract the negative messaging being spread about law enforcement.
v) President Leonhardi reiterated the message and asked for approval for a PR budget to address the concerns of the membership and DSA from all angles.
MOTION/McCurdy, SECOND/Gardenhire to approve $10,000 for a public relations budget from the general fund. Motion unanimously carries.
b) Intervention Policy i) Duty to Intervene policy coming down from DIS.ii) The policy will be forthcoming.
c) Museum Discussion i) Leonhardi advised of the pending contract, property
inspection, and other provided materials regarding the Sheriff ’s Museum.
ii) Morabe vocalized her concern with taking on the museum at a loss and discussed the association’s fiscal responsibility to ensure the board is making financially sound decisions.
iii) Gardenhire agreed with the financial concerns but said he believes in preserving the department’s history and taking on the museum.
iv) Shawcroft expressed his concern over the financial decision and suggested the decision go out to a membership vote in order to gauge member interest in the venture.
v) Fifita agreed with Shawcroft’s suggestion to send it out to a vote of the membership.
vi) Castillo is in favor of moving forward and expressed his belief in the DSA’s ability to make the museum a successful venture.
vii) Crowl addressed the PR opportunity and member benefits associated with moving forward with the venture and is supportive of the DSA moving forward.
viii) Members Harrel and Bryan spoke up and vocalized wanting to see business proposals and gauging member input but overall were supportive of the idea.
ix) Leonhardi will follow up with the HDSA regarding the potential donation each year for the museum.
d) Overtime Comp Time versus Cash i) Deputies were instructed that overtime in relation to the
protests would be cash-only and that deputies could not request comp time. The DSA believes that deputies can request up to 120 hours per the contract. If a member would like to file a grievance regarding the comp time versus cash issue, please contact the DSA at [email protected].
ii) The department hopes to receive reimbursement for all overtime spent regarding the protests but cannot receive reimbursement for overtime paid by comp time.
iii) Steiner discussed the grievance process. A name is needed to file along with the grievance, as this is contractually agreed upon and the county will not allow the association to file a grievance on behalf of a member.
4) VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Morabea) Closed Facebook Group
i) Morabe requested all Board Directors enter the closed member Facebook group if they are not currently in it. Productive member discussion occurs, and director input is always welcome.
b) Silver Star Minutes i) Morabe discussed the option of only printing the most
recent minutes in order to catch up due to falling behind
on printing the minutes.
5) SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT: McCurdya) No report.
6) COMMITTEE REPORTa) FINANCE/BUDGET: McCurdy
i) No report.b) PORAC: Morabe
i) PORAC discussed their PR strategy and is working on a county-wide coalition to address the current narrative. Morabe recommended the DSA reach out to the local chapter to create a coalition for strength in numbers.
ii) San Diego City is establishing a commission on police practice that will go on the ballot in November.
iii) Qualified immunity and indemnification have come into question throughout the nation.
iv) A political reality that may result from the current climate is a lack of request for law enforcement endorsements throughout the state.
v) Morabe initiated discussion regarding AB 392 and critical incidents.
c) POLITICAL ACTION: Leonhardii) PAC Interviews and Endorsement Requests
(1) Alan Geraci is a candidate for San Marcos City Council and was interviewed.
(2) Anthony White is a candidate for Vista City Council and was interviewed.
(3) Joe Green is a candidate for Vista City Council and was interviewed.
MOTION/Fifita, SECOND/Shawcroft to endorse Joe Green for Vista City Council. Motion unanimously carries.
(4) Amanda Rigby is a candidate for Vista City Council and was interviewed.
MOTION/Fifita, SECOND/Shawcroft to endorse Amanda Rigby for Vista City Council. Motion unanimously carries.
(5) Scott Peters is the incumbent candidate for the Congressional Seat in District 52 and was interviewed.
MOTION/Shawcroft, SECOND/Morabe to endorse Scott Peters for Congressional Seat District 52. AYES: Shawcroft, Morabe, Crowl, McCurdy, Fifita NOES: Gardenhire
Motion carries.
d) NEGOTIATIONS: Castilloi) No report.
e) MEMBER EVENTS: Rinderi) DSA Pizza and Movie Night
(1) The DSA will be hosting a free pizza and movie night where members can drive through and pick up a pizza and a free Redbox code to enjoy pizza and a movie with their families. Date and information will be provided via email and on the DSA website.
MOTION/Morabe, SECOND/Fifita to approve $5,000 for the DSA Pizza and Movie night. Motion unanimously carries.
f) MEMBERSHIP: Gardenhirei) No report.
g) DONATIONS: Fifitai) No report.
h) BYLAWS/STANDING RULES: Morabei) No report.
i) MEET & DISCUSS/CONFER: Morabei) No report.
j) INSURANCE: McCurdyi) No report.
k) PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL: Leonhardii) No report.
l) LEGAL DEFENSE: Castilloi) No report.
m) SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Rinderi) Relief Case #2019-04
(1) Discussed in closed session and meets the requirements for relief.
MOTION/Fifita, SECOND/Shawcroft to approve Relief Case #2019-04 as discussed in closed session. Motion unanimously carries.
7) UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) No report.
8) NEW BUSINESS a) Vista Station BBQ Request
i) The Vista Station is hosting a BBQ for deputies and their families to create support and boost morale during this trying time.
MOTION/Morabe, SECOND/Fifita to approve up to $500 for the Vista Station BBQ. Motion unanimously carries.
9) GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATIONa) Staff Discussion
i) Discussed in closed session.
MOTION/Morabe, SECOND/Fifita to approve up to $150 for staff expenses as discussed in closed session. Motion unanimously carries.
10) ADJOURNED 4:22 P.M.
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President David Leonhardi called the Meeting of the Board of Directors to order on June 25, 2020 at 1:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:Present: Castillo, Crowl, Gardenhire, Fifita, McCurdy, Morabe, Leonhardi, Shawcroft, RinderAbsent:
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Brian Bentley Chris CampbellMatt HarrelMarcus Levine Aaron MeleenMonica Ramirez
1) CONSENT CALENDAR:a) Minutes from June 11, 2020b) Retirements
i) Jeffery Lauhon – 28 years of membership (23 as class 1) - $5,900
ii) Jeffery Schmidt – 25 years of membership (23 as class 1) - $5,600
iii) John Pedroza – 25 years of membership (19 as class 1) - $4,800
MOTION/Shawcroft, SECOND/Morabe to approve the consent calendar with the amended minutes. Motion unanimously carries.
2) PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Leonhardia) County Proposal for CLERB Changes
i) The DSA worked with the Board of Supervisors to make recommendations to adjust the County proposal. They changed the language regarding “use of a weapon” to “use of a firearm” when triggering CLERB investigations. They also had language that allowed for CLERB to self-initiate investigations, which would change the essential core functions of CLERB and would require change by law. That language was removed prior to the presentation to the Board of Supervisors.
ii) Gardenhire addressed the comments made by Supervisor Fletcher and expressed his frustration by the comments of some of the County Supervisors. He voiced his exhaustion with the scrutiny and the misinformation. He advised he could not support politicians who support these types of measures and false rhetoric.
iii) Leonhardi advised of the position Fletcher was in and how he worked with both sides to create a compromise. Leonhardi also expressed frustration with Supervisor Gaspar’s appointment of Shane Harris to the Human Rights Commission.
iv) Morabe agreed with Gardenhire’s sentiments and expressed reservation on spending PAC funds on those who openly support the current narrative.
v) Member Meleen asked about negligent discharges and the effect of the new CLERB ruling surrounding those investigations.
b) CSB Reassignments and Court Numbers i) Due to budget cuts because of COVID, the department had
to reduce the number of deputies assigned to the courts. The department is going to work with those reassigned for their choice of facility. Deputies were selected based off their number of years in CSB as a line deputy.
ii) Leonhardi also requested that those who were moved be
placed back at the top of the waitlist to return to the courts. This has yet to be decided.
c) Museum Update i) Leonhardi updated the board on the potential contribution
from the HDSA. Morabe voiced concerns about the building inspection, years of significant financial operating losses and reiterated the request for a business proposal. She advised she believed it was irresponsible to take on a museum during a pandemic. Morabe suggested possible alternatives such as aiding with advertising or joint fundraising to help the HDSA keep the museum afloat, rather than taking on the responsibility.
ii) Leonhardi said that the HDSA’s intent is not to continue operating the museum.
iii) Gardenhire requested they create better terms to the contract.
iv) Morabe called a motion to table the discussion until we are out of the pandemic.
MOTION/Morabe, SECOND/Gardenhire to table the discussion until the end of the pandemic. AYES: Shawcroft, Gardenhire, Morabe, Fifita, CastilloNOES: McCurdy, RinderABSTAIN: CrowlMotion passes.
3) VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Morabea) Future DSA Meetings
i) Morabe initiated discussion regarding the status of the board meetings and whether the board should meet in person.
ii) Shawcroft agreed with moving forward with meeting in person.
iii) Rinder said we do not normally occupy the building and private/public gatherings are still banned.
iv) Castillo reiterated the same sentiments and stated that we still are currently meeting even though it’s via Zoom.
v) Gardenhire wants to meet in person and says something is lacking when meeting via Zoom.
vi) Steiner advised that they would be violating the County Health Order and the board must decide that they are not going to follow the health order.
b) Cash/Comp Overtime Issuei) Morabe advised the department recently stated that grants
are not subject to the provisions of the MOA and asked for legal direction. Steiner advised this is not true and they must follow the provisions of the MOA. Steiner also stated that an issue with past practice may arise.
c) DSA/Station Community Event i) San Marcos is looking into doing a community event and
Morabe asked if this is something the Directors would be interested in.
ii) The board expressed interest in participating and Morabe stated she would bring back more information.
4) SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT: McCurdya) UBS Update
i) The DSA investments are down 6.3% year to date. ii) Mark Sikorski reviewed the UBS Investments and
recommended changes to the investment fund account managers.
MOTION/McCurdy, SECOND/Gardenhire to authorize a
change in the DSA investment fund account manager portfolio. Motion unanimously carries.
b) RMT Update i) The RMT had a net investment loss of $1.8 million. This
is in line with current times. The RMT is moving to a new platform and app, called Health Invest HRA. This allows users to submit through the app, and reimbursements will process in three business days. Please contact McCurdy at [email protected] for further questions.
5) COMMITTEE REPORTa) FINANCE/BUDGET: McCurdy
i) No report. b) PORAC: Morabe
i) Board Meeting Update (1) Morabe attended the State board meeting in
Sacramento. PORAC discussed the nationwide narrative and legislation that will be upcoming in California. PORAC plans to work collaboratively with other agencies to work against the current narrative and other negative legislation.
c) POLITICAL ACTION: Leonhardii) PAC Meeting Update
(1) The PAC conducted interviews for candidates in Lemon Grove, San Marcos and Poway. Due to time constraints, they were not able to discuss the candidates. PAC recommendations will be provided at the next board meeting.
d) NEGOTIATIONS: Castilloi) No report.
e) MEMBER EVENTS: Rinderi) DSA Pizza Night
(1) The DSA will be hosting a free pizza and move night. DSA Members can RSVP and drive through one of the pickup locations to receive a Redbox movie code and free pizza for their families.
(2) For more information and to RSVP, go to www.dsasd.org/pizza
f) MEMBERSHIP: Gardenhirei) Amnesty Period Update
(1) Director Gardenhire updated the board that 3 members have joined since the beginning of the amnesty period.
(2) The DSA amnesty period to allow nonmembers to join is running through July. This allows nonmembers to join and waives the payment of back dues.
g) DONATIONS: Fifitai) SED BBQ Request
MOTION/Fifita, SECOND/McCurdy to approve up to $500 for a BBQ for SED. Motion unanimously carries.
h) BYLAWS/STANDING RULES: Morabei) No report.
i) MEET & DISCUSS/CONFER: Morabei) DSA Direction for Meet & Confer meetings
(1) Morabe asked if there was an update on the status of the meet & confer meetings.
ii) Directive and pending policy and procedure changes (1) Morabe wants a Meet & Confer or a meeting
regarding all changes imposed on deputies through the pandemic. She expressed a need for discussion regarding what went well, how notice was given, and
what could have gone better. (2) Castillo stated that this should wait until after the
pandemic is concluded. j) INSURANCE: McCurdy
i) No report. k) PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL: Leonhardi
i) No report. l) LEGAL DEFENSE: Castillo
i) No report. m) SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Rinder
i) No report.
6) UNFINISHED BUSINESSa) Public Defender Court Request
i) Discussion regarding the Public Defenders request to evaluate the courts and safety upon returning to the courts during the pandemic. There was a miscommunication on the support of spending money and Castillo clarified with the PD’s association. They are asking for any contribution we would send their way. Crowl, Shawcroft, McCurdy, and Morabe do not see the benefit. No action taken.
7) NEW BUSINESSa) CCLEA
i) LA School Police advised that there was legislation to get rid of the law enforcement in schools. LA might be ending their department entirely.
b) Steiner discussed putting something in the MOA regarding a seniority system with transfers.
c) Leonhardi advised of a discussion with the Sheriff. i) The Sheriff advised of the upcoming Use of Force and Duty
to intervene policy changes and he asked for the DSA’s quick response regarding the policies(1) Leonhardi took issue with the language of all policy
violations. He would like it to be specific regarding what type of policy violations.
ii) Leonhardi also discussed with the Sheriff an email from VP Morabe he received which she stated to the Sheriff, “I hope you will come to feel the same.” Regarding the Sheriff ’s support for the DSA taking over the Sheriff ’s Museum.(1) Leonhardi expressed his concern about her email and
that it went out of line with Board Direction, stating it was inappropriate.
(2) Morabe expressed that was not what the email said and that she would forward the email to her fellow Board of Directors. Morabe advised her email was stating her opinion.
(3) Leonhardi advised that he had already reviewed the email and that Morabe did ask the sheriff to change his opinion on the museum.
(4) Morabe stated she hears him and to move on.
8) GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATIONa) No report.
9) ADJOURNED 2:32 P.M.
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MinutesPresident David Leonhardi called the Meeting of the Board of Directors to order on July 9, 2020 at 2:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL OF DIRECTORS:Present: Castillo, Crowl, Gardenhire, McCurdy, Morabe, Leonhardi, Shawcroft, RinderAbsent: Fifita
1) CONSENT CALENDAR:a) Minutes from June 25, 2020b) Retirements
i) Michael Proctor – 26 years of membership (24 years as class 1) - $5,900
ii) Robert Ausler – 19 years of membership combined - $3,800iii) Julie Glover – 28 years of membership (19 years as class 1) -
$5,100iv) Keith Crowl – 26 years of membership (19 years as class 1) -
$4,900c) Affiliate Member Request
i) Rodger Monette
MOTION/Castillo, SECOND/Gardenhire to approve the minutes from June 25, 2020 with the amended changes to the minutes. Motion unanimously carries.
MOTION/Gardenhire, SECOND/Castillo to approve the retirements and affiliate member request. Motion unanimously carries.
2) PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Leonhardia) Cash Versus Comp Overtime Issue
i) Leonhardi discussed a disagreement with the department regarding the issue of taking comp time versus cash for overtime. A deputy attending a CPR training was told they couldn’t take the overtime for comp and had to instead take it for cash. Leonhardi contacted Adam Landers at the department to address the issue and work to correct the mistake.
ii) Shawcroft requested the issue be put out by command or payroll, because it is happening across the department in both classifications and is a widespread issue.
iii) Leonhardi addressed the department’s position and the comp-versus-cash issue. He stated the department believes they do have discretion of when comp time versus cash can be taken.
iv) Shawcroft asked for clarification from Attorney Steiner whether the department can take the position they are taking. Steiner advised that the DSA’s position is that the MOA allows deputies to take up to 120 hours of comp time, regardless of the context of the overtime.
v) Morabe suggested an email with information be sent out to the membership about the issue, rather than requesting the department send out the information. Castillo reiterated her sentiments.
vi) The DSA will post information on the members-only portal of the website and include information in the next member newsletter.
b) COVID Update i) Leonhardi received a document from the department MLU
regarding the way the department is handling COVID exposures. There are discrepancies in how exposures are handled between classifications. Steiner and Leonhardi will be meeting with HR and MLU to discuss why this is the case and ways inconsistencies can be handled.
ii) Shawcroft had a conversation with Captain Buchanan and advised that supervisors in DSB have a form they have to fill out, which requires they review the footage from the exposure. They then send over the form to MLU, who decides whether the individual(s) exposed must quarantine until they receive a negative test.
iii) Rinder asked about the form and was unaware what Shawcroft was referring to. Shawcroft stated that the contact investigation report is supposed to be department wide and is the form they
are required to fill out in DSB.iv) Shawcroft addressed Concentra not being able to do the COVID
tests within 24 hours, and that is what is required by the language they are using at SDCJ.
v) Castillo asked if discipline or MODs have been given because of COVID exposures and review of footage. Shawcroft and McCurdy said that has happened at their facilities. Leonhardi addressed an issue at Fallbrook regarding face covering requirements.
vi) Morabe asked about the exemptions provided in the health order and the legality surrounding that issue with deputies. Steiner addressed the issue and stated she would bring it forward in discussion at the meeting with HR and MLU.
c) Facet DSA Programi) Leonhardi brought forward a program where the DSA would
help deputies with financial planning when going through a hardship like divorce, death, or disability. The DSA will pay for 3-4 months with Facet Wealth to help them navigate the financial issues that come with these types of circumstances. Leonhardi recommended creating a program with $5,000 per year to assist members who fall in these categories.
MOTION/McCurdy, SECOND/Gardenhire to approve up to $5,000 to cover up to four months of financial planning for members who are in situations of divorce, death in the family, or disability. Motion unanimously carries.
3) VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Morabea) Robert’s Rules of Order
i) Morabe proposed the idea of directors receiving training on Robert’s Rules of Order. She was seeking board support to investigate training options.
4) SECRETARY/TREASURER REPORT: McCurdya) UBS Update
i) The DSA investments are down 3.6% year to date. This has moved in a positive direction and McCurdy believes it will be in the black.
b) RMT Health Invest update i) Members will receive an email or a member packet so they can
create an account. ii) Health Invest is troubleshooting issues with the projected payout. iii) Shawcroft asked about deputies being able to roll their
vacation time into the RMT. McCurdy stated that only Sheriff ’s Management currently has that ability. Morabe stated that a vote of the membership is required to allow the Deputy Sheriff bargaining group to do the same.
5) COMMITTEE REPORTa) FINANCE/BUDGET: McCurdy
i) IT/Technology Budget adjustment (1) The DSA will be updating and replacing our backup
equipment for the servers.
MOTION/McCurdy, SECOND/Castillo to approve up to $2,500 to replace and upgrade the DSA servers. Motion unanimously carries.
b) PORAC: Morabei) Morabe will be forwarding emails from PORAC related to
political action to Leonhardi, Wainio, and Castillo.ii) Leonhardi asked Morabe to inquire about the Darrel Issa
endorsement.c) POLITICAL ACTION: Leonhardi
i) PAC Meeting Update(1) Interview for Matt Gonzalez, Imperial Beach City Council
candidate. (2) Shirley Weber has decided to put forward a bill to repeal
AB392 and replace it with another, increasingly anti-law enforcement bill.
ii) PAC Endorsement Recommendations (1) Poway City Council
(a) Caylin Frank, current city council member(i) Unanimous PAC recommendation
MOTION/McCurdy, SECOND/Castillo to endorse Caylin Frank for the City of Poway City Council. Motion unanimously carries.
(b) Barry Leonard, current city council member (i) Unanimous PAC recommendation
MOTION/Shawcroft, SECOND/McCurdy to endorse Barry Leonard for the City of Poway City Council. Motion unanimously carries.
(2) Encinitas(a) Julie Thunder
(i) Running for Mayor of Encinitas. Unanimous PAC recommendation.
MOTION/Gardenhire, SECOND/Castillo to endorse Julie Thunder for Mayor of Encinitas. Motion unanimously carries.
(b) Catherine Blakespeare (i) Current Mayor of Encinitas seeking reelection.
(c) Susan Turney(i) Running for city council in Encinitas(ii) Unanimous PAC recommendation
MOTION/McCurdy, SECOND/Gardenhire to endorse Susan Turney for city council member for the City of Encinitas. Motion unanimously carries.
(3) Lemon Grove(a) David Arambula
(i) Current Lemon Grove city council member (ii) Unanimous PAC support
MOTION/McCurdy, SECOND/Castillo to endorse David Arambula for city council member of Lemon Grove. Motion unanimously carries.
(b) George Gastil(i) Current city council member (ii) 2 to 1 PAC recommendation to support Gastil
MOTION/Shawcroft, SECOND/Morabe to endorse George Gastil for city council member of Lemon Grove. Motion unanimously carries.
(c) Racquel Vasquez(i) Current Mayor of Lemon Grove(ii) Split PAC 1 to 1
d) NEGOTIATIONS: Castilloi) No report.
e) MEMBER EVENTS: Rinderi) DSA Pizza & Movie Night
(1) Thursday, July 16th at Las Colinas and Ridgehaven(2) Tuesday, July 21st at Chula Vista Court and San Marcos
Station. (3) RSVP on the DSA website at www.dsasd.org/pizza.
ii) Will & Trust Seminar (1) The DSA will host a seminar via Zoom with Facet Wealth
and a trust attorney to review the difference between wills and trusts, the importance of having one, and things you need to know about setting one up.
(2) This will be Wednesday, August 5th at 12:00 p.m. via Zoom. To RSVP, go to www.dsasd.org/willandtrust.
iii) The golf tournament is potentially postponed. More information to follow.
f) MEMBERSHIP: Gardenhirei) No report.
g) DONATIONS: Fifita
i) No report.h) BYLAWS/STANDING RULES: Morabe
i) Morabe initiated discussion regarding the pending standing rule for Zoom teleconference of DSA Board Meetings.
ii) Morabe asked Steiner to address concerns surrounding the standing rule.
iii) Steiner asked questions regarding video being required, not streaming the upstairs portion of the board meeting, and concerns regarding the ability to the download the video. Steiner will be sending her concerns out to the board and Morabe will review and discuss how to proceed with the language in the standing rule.
i) MEET & DISCUSS/CONFER: Morabei) No report.
j) INSURANCE: McCurdyi) No report.
k) PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL: Leonhardii) No report.
l) LEGAL DEFENSE: Castilloi) No report.
m) SICKNESS AND DISTRESS: Rinderi) No report.
6) UNFINISHED BUSINESSa) HDSA Museum
MOTION/Rinder, SECOND/McCurdy to remove the HDSA museum from the table so discussion with the HDSA can continue. Motion unanimously carries.
7) NEW BUSINESSa) DSA Kegerator
i) The DSA kegerator is broken and needs replacing.
MOTION/Shawcroft, SECOND/Morabe to approve up to $2,200 for a new kegerator for the DSA office. Motion unanimously carries.
b) Valley Center BBQ i) The Valley Center substation is in need of a new BBQ.
MOTION/Gardenhire, SECOND/Morabe to approve up to $500 for a new BBQ for the Valley Center patrol station. Motion unanimously carries.
8) GOOD OF THE ASSOCIATIONa) Release Time
i) Reminder that the DSA release time form must be filled out by directors for release time outside of regularly scheduled DSA meetings.
b) Crowl Retirement i) Leonhardi congratulated Crowl on his retirement and
acknowledged his accomplishments during his time on the board. ii) Crowl thanked the members for allowing him to serve the DSA
and is looking forward to his time in retirement. c) Director Photographs
i) Rinder brought up the professionalism of the DSA director photos.
d) Louisa Hicks’ 30-year Anniversaryi) McCurdy thanked DSA staff member Louisa for her 30 years of
service to the DSA.
9) ADJOURNED 3:39 P.M.
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Congratulations to Rancho San Diego’s Deputy David Collins Jr. and Lemon Grove’s Deputy Rebecca Collins on the birth of their first born
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Deputy Luke Landwehr and his wife Chelsey gave birth to their first child, Levi Landwehr, on July 21st at 2 p.m. Levi weighed 7 lb 1 oz and was 201/2” long at birth. Luke is currently assigned to the Prisoner Transportation Detail. Previously assigned at North Coastal Station. Congratulations Landwehr family!
Colton Aaron Hoxie was born on June 1st weighing in at 7 lbs 1 oz and measuring 191/2”. Extremely athletic. Sisters are Penelope (7),
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