Ofc. Juan M. Reyes, EditorTel: 408-501-0966Fax: 408-453-6131Intranet: http://www.sjpd.org/insider/Email: juan.reyes@sanjoseca.gov

Vol. XXVVI Friday, May 8, 2009 No. 14 (1442)

The InsiderThe Offi cial Weekly Publication of the

San Jose Police Department

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Published for PSCS Leslie BowmanBadge #610X and all active, retired, and reserve members of the San Jose Police Department.

Ofc. Jeffrey FontanaOctober 28, 2001

Ofc. John CovaleskNovember 15, 1950

Ofc. John BuckApril 5, 1933

Ofc. Richard HuertaAugust 6, 1970

Ofc. Robert WirhtSeptember 8, 1988

Ofc. Robert WhiteJanuary 27, 1985

Ofc. Henry BunchJuly 29, 1985

Sgt. Morris Van Dyck HubbardJully 12, 1924

Ofc. Desmond CaseyOctober 25, 1999

Ofc. Gordon SilvaJanuary 20, 1989

Ofc. Gene Simpson January 20, 1989

Remebering Our Fallen Offi cers Memorial Ceremonies

Gateway Higher Learning Event

Gateway to Higher Learning Event was held on 4/17/09. Fifty-eight city staff were recognized for their educational achievements, eight of which work for the Police Department. The following staff were acknowledged:

Daniel Haws, Masters of business Administration – Global Management

Gil Zamora, Master of Arts – Education, Instruction technology

George Gadd – Bachelor of Arts, Business Management

Janna Munk - Master of Arts, Leadership

Jeffery Martin - Juris Doctor, Law

Mario Hernandez - Juris Doctor, Law

Ruben Chavez - Master of Sciences, Justice Studies

Veronica Posada - Bachelor of Arts, Business Management & Administration

On May 14, 2009, all department members who are required to possess uniforms will wear a Class “A” uniform to show respect for our fallen offi cers and their families. This includes all sworn members in any assignment and all civilian members in any assignment that requires uniforms. Individual Bureau Chiefs must clear any exception to this dress code. This event is very important to the families of our fallen offi cers and illustrates our support and commitment to all who proudly wear the uniform of a San Jose Police Offi cer.

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a Presidential Proclamation that set aside the week of May 15th as National Police Week. In 2009, National Police Week will run from Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 17. This week was created to honor peace offi cers who have paid the ultimate sacrifi ce for our safety. The City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Department are proud to participate in these observances recognizing our own members who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in front of the City Hall building. Department members will convene at the rotunda area of City Hall. All department members are encouraged to attend. Your families and friends are also invited.

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SJPD Speaker Series

Instructor Development Institute

The fi nal speaker in the SJPD Speaker Series is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, from 0900-1100 hrs and will be an event not be missed. This is a rare opportunity to see Michael Durant, who will speak on leadership and perseverance and will provide a riveting presentation on his experiences in Mogadishu, Somalia. While serving his country in October 1993, his Blackhawk helicopter was shot down and he was taken captive by hostile forces. He was released eleven days later.

Michael Durant has written two books, however, none will be sold at the event. You may bring either “In the Company of Heroes” or “Nightstalkers” and he will be happy to sign them.

Please note that the venue for this event has been updated to:

Venture Church, 16845 Hicks Rd., Los Gatos.

Additionally, Lt Rick Weger of the Training Unit has been working to get the Series POST accredited. As a result, anyone who attended all 5 events will be entitled to earn up to 18 hours of CPT credit. You MUST attend the entire series. All offi cers must attend 24 hours of CPT every two years. The cycle began January 1, 2009 and will end December 31, 2010.

Please sign up through email at SJPDFTO@sanjoseca.gov

Congratulations

Basic Instructor Facilitation Skills Course (Also known as Academy Instructor Certifi cation Course)

This popular course has been presented around the state as part of the POST Instructor Development Institute. This course required for all those who wish to teach at any academy, and it is the fi rst step for those who would like to earn the POST Master Instructor Certifi cate. Topics range from lesson planning and group facilitation, to instructional resources and presentation skills. You will learn how to develop your topic, plan and construct learning activities, and put on interactive classes that students will love. It is not just for academy instructors anymore!

The San Jose PD team of instructors who present this course are POST Master Instructors Sgt. Alan Soroka, Sgt. Larry Ellsworth, and Sgt. Jeff Profi o, along with Lt. Dave Storton who holds a Masters Degree in Adult Education. The team presented this course at various venues around California by special invitation from many different agencies.

Alan and Dave have been working on the curriculum for the Intermediate Instructor Course, which will be offered later this year. Watch The Insider for details and course dates.

Basic Instructor Facilitation Skills Course: September 7-11, 2009, 8am – 5pm

Location: San Jose Police Academy, 151 W. Mission St.Phone: 408-277-4832

To sign up, email Dave Storton at: dave5150@aol.com

The Traffi c Enforcement Unit would like to congratulate the following offi cers on their awards for their participation in the Avoid the 13 DUI Campaign. Arrests ranged from 4 DUI arrests to 21 DUI arrests during the 2 week Christmas DUI season. Offi cer Lee Lawrence received the top award for 21 DUI arrests during this 2 week period and was awarded the Deuce Star Award. Congratulations to each offi cer. Offi cer Steven Jeffrey #3520.

Lee Lawrence, Joshua Brown, Paul Fukuma, Justin DeOliveira, Rob Foster, Kevin McClure, Adam Dorn, Steven Marello, Nicholas Bronte, Brian Loftus, Austin Grogan, Frank Hagg.

June 3rd - Wednesday - Starting at 1600 hours San Jose Elk’s Lodge, 444 Alma in San Jose

Free to All Members -

Chicken, steak, salad, beans, garlic bread, ribs & sausage for hors d’oeurves. Lots to drink and entertainment. If you wish to join, contact any Board member or drop at Records where applications are readily available - or see Hilda Arenas (in Records, ext. 4758) if you have questions. Join by completing an application, dues are $5.00 per pay period, and turn into Hilda. Back dues of $50 must accompany your application at the time of joining. Attach a $50.00 check, made to the Keith Kelley Club or enclose $50.00 cash with your application, turn into Hilda in Records. This will allow you to attend this year’s BBQ and Xmas Dinner Dance. If there are any questions on membership or joining, contact Margie Thompson, Treasurer of the Keith Kelley Club, at (408) 891-3760.

Annual Keith Kelley Club BBQ

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Weapons inspections must be completed in the month of May for personnel with badge numbers 2000-2199 or 3400- 3499. Weapons can be left at the Range from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday, or at Central Supply, anytime. Same-day service is generally available for weapons brought to the Range before 9 a.m.

Sgt. Bob Finnie, Range Supervisor

From The Range

Applications are currently being accepted for the listed assign-ments. Applications and memorandums outlining the duties and requirements of the positions are available from the Police Personnel Unit, the commander of the unit listed, and on the Department Intranet under “Job Announcements.”

Officer Positions Final Filing Date

¿ Family Violence Unit 05/15/09

Sergeant Position Final Filing Date

¿ None

Civilian Positions- Final Filing Date

¿ None

B.O.A. Corner Something To Think About

Unit Commanders and Supervisors,

CPT scheduling for the next delivery cycle from May through August 2009 has begun. The topics covered will be Racial Profiling, CJIC refresher, and Communication skills. It will be a 4 hour block of classroom instruction at the Training Center. Dress will be regular work attire for those attending on duty or business casual. It is not necessary to bring any equipment.

Scheduling will be made on a first-come first-serve sign up basis. *Dates are filling up!! Please get your team signed-up!

*Special note: Make-up classes for those of you who did not complete or attend last cycle CPT regarding your Firearms or First Aid training. Please advise Sgt. Lonac when scheduling your CPT.All Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Officers must attend this POST mandated block of instruction. We will run morning and afternoon sessions for your convenience.Please contact Sgt. Todd Lonac by email or phone to schedule your training.

Sgt. Todd Lonac #2896 2896@sanjoseca.gov Training Unit/CPT 501-0960

CPT

You choose!

CrossFit Class for Law Enforcement

When: May 21, 2009 from 0700-1600Where: Recruiting classroom #109 near City MedicalAttire: loose, comfortable gym clothing and tennis shoesPrerequisite: have participated in CrossFit (anywhere) for at least 6 months

Cost: $0

The class will cover the basic concepts of CrossFit, nutrition, CrossFit movements, group dynamics and instructor development. Some participants may be asked to commit to instructing CrossFit classes to in-service personnel on an on-going basis.

You need to fill out a training packet to attend this class and send it through your chain of command.Please contact Ofc. LeeAnn Alfonzo in the Training Unit at 501-0960, if you have any questions or email @ leeann.alfonzo@sanjoseca.gov.

CrossFit

Chaplains Annual THANK YOU

BBQ

May 14th 11:30-2:00

Korean style food

Just outside Records. For those not attending the ceremony, come early and avoid the rush

Off-duty San Jose police officer Michael Drago and his wife, Kerry, were stopped at a light on Gilroy’s west side March 27 when they glanced over at the Chase Bank at 1177 First St., a wood-clad building with big windows. Something interesting was going on inside. People were standing around with their hands up.Thinking — correctly — that a bank robbery was in

progress, the 28-year-old Drago called Gilroy Police. When a tall man with a baseball hat and a blue duffel bag emerged from the bank and climbed into a Chevy Tahoe, Drago followed him until Gilroy police surrounded the vehicle about a mile away.Police and prosecutors announced they had caught the infamous “No-Face Bandit” — so dubbed because he pulled nylon pantyhose over his head — a man responsible for 11 bank robberies in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties that resulted in a loss of more than $400,000 during the past 16 months.

Great Job!

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COPS Care Fundraiser

Attention: Are you due for a new ballistic vest?

If so, please contact Dayshift Personnel at Central Supply for a voucher. Diamondback Tactical’s IIIA armor was selected. We will no longer be fi tted for vests at the uniform shops.

The representatives from Diamondback will be here twice a month, every month for the next fi ve years for fi ttings. The fi ttings will take place 1 hour before and after all three patrol shifts in the BFO Coffee Room. If you have a fi tting issue, this would be the time to get that issue resolved.

DATE CHANGE!!!

UPCOMING FITTING DATES May 15 and 18, 2009. Friday/Monday *The option to downgrade the level of ballistic protection will be available soon.

Any questions can be directed to Mike Jewell @ 623-824-5350 or Offi cer Lambert @ 408-202-8107.

Fundraiser

TIP - A - COP

Thank you to all who volunteered their time for the Tip-A-Cop in April at the De Anza Country Inn where $5,000.00 was raised for Northern California Special Olympics. We are looking for volunteers for the Saratoga Country Inn Tip-A-Cop Sunday May 17th, there are 2 shifts available 0800-1200 & 1130-1530, please contact Cynthia Rodriquez in TIU X4654 or via email if interested.

Lastly the 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirts have arrived and can be purchased in TIU or at all upcoming Tip-A-Cops for $15.00

SUNDAY, MAY 17th 7am - 4pm THE COUNTRY INN 1424 Saratoga Ave. (Cross of Latimer Ave. in N6)Come by and have breakfast as we raise money for the athletes of Special Olympics.For more information or to volunteer contact Ofc. Wakana Okuma 408-914-1357.

Hole-In-One

Congratulations to offi cer Anson Kahaku, Family Violence Detective in doing something that all golfers dream they can do just once. Anson landed a hole-in-one at Santa Teresa Golf Course, 124 yard ninth hole using his 9-iron. Congrats!

Raffl e Prizes !!!!Helicopter Ride (four) Power Flare Safety Lights(two) Best Buy Shirt and $25.00 gift certifi cates(two) Signed Silicon Valley BooksXilinx Recipe BookChocolate basket and $25.00 Scramblz Restaurant gift certifi cate Frog, Gift BasketGemini golf cart(two) Family Portrait Certifi cates Pelican heavy duty travel case.Patrick Willis, signed NFL football Ultra Stinger FlashlightStrion Lithium fl ashlightLeatherman all purpose toolNextar Navigation SystemRyobi 3/8” Variable speed drill/driverStanley Heavy Duty HacksawBlack and Decker Rechargeable Screwdriver(two) Stanley 30ft. Tape MeasuresHeavy Duty Aluminum LevelOSH 18V Cordless Drill/DriverRed Devil Vacuum CleanerHudson 4 Gal. Back Pak Commercial SprayerGarden Kneeler SealBlack and Decker 120 piece drill/screwdriver setGilmour Commercial SprayerSuncast Storage Seat4 San Jose State Football homecoming tickets for October 10, 2009 Hooters buffalo wing party for 30

Here is the list of the silent auction items we have:

Helicopter Ride Garnin Navigation SystemSan Francisco Weekend Get away(four) San Francisco Giants Tickets for Dodger game behind home plateSony Digital Camera

Thursday, May 14, 2009 5:30pm - 9:00pm300 San Jose, 5429 Thortonwood Dr. S.J.Registration: Individual Player, $75Six Person team: $450Non-Bowler (dinner only): $50To register, please visit: bowlingforbadges.org or call408-828-1983.