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MAY<br />
VOL. 29 NO. 5<br />
<strong>Deputy</strong> Sheriffs’ <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>County</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
OFFICE STAFF<br />
Cindy Olson - Office Manager<br />
Adah Mathias - Executive Assistant<br />
Louisa Hicks - Bookkeeper<br />
Daphne Williams - Admin Asst.<br />
President<br />
Matt Clay<br />
Vice President<br />
Steve Purvis<br />
Secretary/Treasurer<br />
Tim Petrachek<br />
We know what<br />
Law Enforcement<br />
Officers Need.<br />
Automobile & Motorcycle Accidents<br />
Bodily Injury • Worker’s Compensation • Death Claims<br />
Retirement Law • On & Off Duty<br />
Our Outstanding History <strong>of</strong> Success for Our Clients Includes:<br />
$63,000,000 verdict for medical malpractice<br />
$6,000,000 recovery for a workplace injury involving negligent<br />
operation <strong>of</strong> a forklift<br />
$3,700,000 verdict for a propane explosion<br />
$3,500,000 recovery for a motor vehicle accident<br />
$3,250,000 recovery for a fire aboard a ship<br />
$3,200,000 recovery for a motor vehicle accident<br />
$2,800,000 recovery for a fall from a skylight in an unsafe work environment<br />
$2,750,000 recovery for a motor vehicle accident<br />
$1,000,000 recovery for medical malpractice<br />
We also have been successful in litigation regarding a police <strong>of</strong>ficer’s<br />
right to have uninsured/underinsured coverage extended to his work<br />
as a motor <strong>of</strong>ficer.<br />
www.LAW1199.com<br />
1-800-LAW-1199 or 1-800-CHP-1222<br />
The Law Offices <strong>of</strong><br />
Scott A. O’Mara<br />
O’Mara & Padilla<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> • Del Mar • Riverside & Orange Counties<br />
Making a false or fraudulent workers’ compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine<br />
<strong>of</strong> up to $50,000 or double the value <strong>of</strong> the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine.<br />
STORE MANAGER<br />
Ken Docken<br />
www.dsastore.com<br />
PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR<br />
Kristie Macris<br />
kmacris@dsasd.org<br />
Deadline for submitting an article<br />
is the 15th <strong>of</strong> the month prior<br />
to publication. All copy must be<br />
submitted with the name <strong>of</strong> author,<br />
work location, and phone number.<br />
Please e-mail submissions to<br />
kmacris@dsasd.org.<br />
DSA MISSION<br />
The promotion <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism<br />
in law enforcement by providing<br />
service to the community, working<br />
with the Department and <strong>County</strong><br />
to represent deputy sheriffs <strong>of</strong> all<br />
ranks in negotiating and protection<br />
<strong>of</strong> their rights.<br />
VALUES<br />
Honesty, Integrity, Dedication,<br />
Accountability, Respect,<br />
Compassion, Courage and Trust.<br />
The views, expressions, or opinions<br />
<strong>of</strong> those writing for the Silver Star do<br />
not necessarily express the opinions<br />
or views <strong>of</strong> the DSA, the Publications<br />
Staff, or any person or agency <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>. The Silver Star’s<br />
editorial policy is to allow members<br />
to express their individual opinions<br />
and concerns within the necessary<br />
considerations <strong>of</strong> legality and space.<br />
Submissions that are racist, sexist,<br />
or unnecessarily inflammatory or<br />
<strong>of</strong>fensive will not be published. The<br />
Silver Star will not publish any article<br />
which contains inappropriate<br />
content as deemed by the editor,<br />
staff <strong>of</strong> the DSA, and/or the Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Directors. The Silver Star may not<br />
be used to air personal grievances or<br />
engage in a debate with an individual,<br />
unless it directly relates to the DSA<br />
membership as a whole.<br />
Silver Star is the <strong>of</strong>ficial monthly<br />
publication <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Deputy</strong> Sheriffs’<br />
<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>County</strong><br />
13881 Danielson Street<br />
Poway, CA 92064-6891<br />
Mailstop N241<br />
(858) 486-9009 or<br />
(800) 266-5950<br />
Fax (858)486-8318<br />
www.dsasd.org<br />
Director<br />
Tammy Bennetts<br />
Director<br />
Dave DiCarlo<br />
Director<br />
Dustin Lopez<br />
SILVER STAR<br />
Director<br />
Ed Macken<br />
Director<br />
Dave Schaller<br />
Director Hank Turner (not pictured) | Fern Steiner, Legal Counsel | Robert Wexler, Labor Counsel | John Wainio, Political Consultant<br />
features<br />
13<br />
14<br />
Line <strong>of</strong> Duty 2012<br />
Officers honored in Sacramento<br />
Check Your Ammo<br />
This simple tip could save your life<br />
departments<br />
DSA in Pictures 2<br />
President’s Report 3<br />
Director’s Report - Petrachek 5<br />
Sheriff’s Report 6<br />
Minutes 7<br />
DSA News 9<br />
DSA Dates 11<br />
Birthdays 28<br />
Classified Ads 29<br />
Contest: Spot the Star 30<br />
Find the Differences 30<br />
Announcements 31<br />
Services Classified Ads 31<br />
10-7 EOS 32<br />
15<br />
station reports<br />
18 Cajon Zone<br />
El Cajon Courts by Cydney King<br />
19 View from Above<br />
ASTREA by Scott Bligh<br />
20 60-P-roactive<br />
Lemon Grove by Mark Kelley<br />
21 SDSO Kennels<br />
K9 by Nathan Rowley and Car<br />
Witness to History<br />
The ATF Raid at Waco at National<br />
Law Enforcement Museum<br />
17<br />
National Memorial<br />
Unveiling <strong>of</strong> newest engraved names<br />
columns<br />
23 Chaplain’s Corner<br />
by Chaplain Herb Smith<br />
24 Pert Perspective<br />
by Kathy Rose<br />
25 <strong>County</strong> Line Transmissions<br />
by Robbie Bethea<br />
ON THE COVER: Law Enforcement<br />
memorials take place throughout the month<br />
<strong>of</strong> May. Many include candlelight vigils like<br />
the one held each year during Police Week in<br />
Washington, D.C.<br />
Silver Star (ISSN 1539-9982) is published monthly by the <strong>Deputy</strong> Sheriffs’ <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>County</strong> at their headquarters, 13881<br />
Danielson Street, Poway, California 92064-6891. No portion <strong>of</strong> this publication may be reprinted without the written permission <strong>of</strong> the<br />
editor. © Copyright - <strong>Deputy</strong> Sheriffs’ <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> <strong>County</strong>. All rights reserved. Periodicals Postage Paid at <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA.<br />
POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Silver Star, 13881 Danielson Street, Poway, CA 92064-6891.<br />
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