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DSAIN PICTURES Ride for Ali On Saturday, November 3, over 300 riders gathered for a poker run to support wounded deputy Ali Perez and his family. The event, raising over $14,000, also featured a raffle supported by many local businesses. For more photos from the event, see page 18. “From this day to the ending of the world, we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.” William Shakespeare, King Henry V. Eric Ulysses Ramirez Sheriff’s Department Court Service Officer Eric Ulysses Ramirez was killed while deployed to Iraq in 2004. As a specialist in the California Army National Guard, he had been assigned to the 670th Military Police Company. CSO Ramirez inspired Dep. Frank Gallardo to start the Military Reserve Program, which supports deployed deputies and their families before, during, and after deployment. Deputy Gallardo enlisted the help of the DSA, which has targeted fundraising for a Deployed Deputy Program to help send care packages and support families as part of the overall reservist program. Photos from the recent ceremony honoring reservists at Ridgehaven are on page 13. More News on Page 7 2 Silver Star December 2012
PRESIDENT’S REPORT DAVE SCHALLER HOW TO REACH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS You may use the numbers below to speak with a board member about an issue you may have. President Dave Schaller (760) 504-8185 DSchaller@dsasd.org ◄► Vice President Matt Clay (949) 246-1385 MClay@dsasd.org ◄► Secretary/Treasurer Steve Purvis (760) 484-0115 SPurvis@dsasd.org ◄► Director Tammy Bennetts (760) 390-6665 TBennetts@dsasd.org ◄► Director Dave DiCarlo (760) 271-3210 DDicarlo@dsasd.org ◄► Director Marco Garmo (619) 212-0719 MGarmo@dsasd.org ◄► Director Dustin Lopez (760) 484-1347 DLopez@dsasd.org ◄► Director Tim Petrachek (760) 315-6465 TPetrachek@dsasd.org ◄► Director Hank Turner (619) 322-1132 HTurner@dsasd.org The Thanksgiving holiday is over and we’re back to work. Hopefully everyone had a great time getting together with friends and family. Now we’re in full swing of the holiday season. Admittedly, I’m not a fan of the hysteria that goes along with this time of year. Maybe I’ve handled too many holiday theft or fraud calls or holiday domestic disputes? One of the traditions I am fond of is additional opportunities to spend time with friends and family. As we engage in holiday revelry, we are exposed to decadent food, treats, and plenty of alcoholic beverages. Of course, all are fine in moderation; however I have admittedly overindulged in all three. At the risk of sounding like your mother, I’ll make my plea anyway. Have fun during the season; however, if you have too much to drink, have a plan. Stay at a nearby hotel, designate a sober driver, call a cab, a friend, or even a DSA director. We want you to have a great holiday season, but nothing will ruin that faster than hurting yourself, someone else, or landing in jail for a DUI arrest. I know, we’re all adults and we’re responsible law enforcement types too, but we have already had one member end up on the wrong side of a jail cell for DUI this season. Enjoy, but do so responsibly. The end of the year also signals annual DSA director elections, giving you the opportunity to shape the direction of your board. Though it’s hard to believe, it has already been three years and I am up for re-election. I will spare you my re-election discourse for now, since you can read that when you receive the election materials later this month. The past three years have been busy and enlightening. For the last year I’ve had the distinct pleasure of serving as your DSA president and it has been my honor to serve as the leader of our association. With the expiration of my term, my presidential term is also coming to an end. After much consideration, I have decided to run for re-election to the board; however, I will not pursue another term as president. So, with the New Year, I will also have a new work assignment. Where will I land? Wherever that may be, I look forward to getting back into mix of day-to-day department operations. A couple of weeks ago, Director Dustin Lopez and I attended the conference of the State Association of County Retirement Systems. Though we had hoped for the clouds to clear and have some great revelation, we simply learned, they too have a lot of unanswered questions about the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013. One of the most commonly asked questions I’ve had to deal with recently is the conversion of unused or accumulated sick time to service credit. Though not entirely clear, it does NOT appear this benefit will be jeopardized by this legislation. While at the conference, Det. Ali Perez was released from the hospital and is now recovering at home. I have also delivered the proceeds from the DSA’s fundraising efforts. The many fundraising events were a great success, and the proceeds will allow his family to be by his side during his long recovery, ensuring their financial stability throughout. On behalf of all involved, I thank you for graciousness in giving your time, money, and moral support. As previously mentioned, this is most likely my last month as your DSA president. With that, this is my last president’s report. I look forward to working with many of you in the field in the near future. Until then, stay busy, be safe, be healthy, and be well! Silver Star December 2012 3
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