OCT The Broward Centurion A Publication of the Broward County Police Benevolent Association. In this issue: Volume 19 Issue 9

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1 The Broward Centurion A Publication of the Broward County Police Benevolent Association Hail to the Chief H to the Chief Chief Hail to the Hail to the Chief Hail to the OCT Volume 19 Issue 9 In this issue: - BCPBA Thinks Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Constance Stanley Named Acting Police Chief in Lauderhill - Deputy Meghan Anderson Appointed to BCPBA Executive Board - BCPBA Welcomes New Staff and How to Stay with the PBA

2 Contents IN THIS ISSUE President s Message 3 In Memoriam 3 BSO 10-8 with Meghan Anderson 4 Lauderhill Promotion 5 Member Updates 5 Back to School 6 BCPBA Staff Changes 7 VP s Vision 7 Legal Activity Report 8 Contract Updates 8 Join Our List 8 Member Marketplace 11 The Official Publication of the Broward County PBA (A Charter of the Florida PBA) 2650 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Telephone: Fax: Editor: Tina Koenig editor@bcpba.org The Broward Centurion is published by the Broward County Police Benevolent Association for the sole benefit of its members. The Broward Centurion is dedicated to the advancement of the law enforcement profession through better and stronger community relations. The opinions expressed in the publication of The Broward Centurion are not necessarily those of the Broward County PBA, its staff, Executive Board or the Board of Directors. Get in Touch Write Letters to the Editor Broward County PBA 2650 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, FL editor@bcpba.org Fax Letters or articles submitted must include the writers true full name, address and daytime phone number. Any letters or articles submitted for publication must be accompanied by a statement giving permission to publish. The Broward County PBA reserves the right of the Executive Board or Editor to amend or to add an editor s comment to any article or letter submitted. The Broward Centurion is published 12 times a year and distributed to over 2,800 County PBA members and associates. NEW advertising rates effective 9/1/15 Business card ad $ One-quarter page ad $ One-half page ad $ Full page ad $ Broward PBA turns pink for the cure. PBA members can help fund breast cancer research by purchasing a pink PBA shirt. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to help research and cure breast cancer. On the cover: BCPBA recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Constance Stanley named acting Chief in Lauderhill. Meet Your PBA Staff Office Manager/Detail Coordinator Kim Receptionist Kristin Membership Secretary Ann Legal Assistant Trish Director of Communications Tina Koenig General Counsel Julio Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Prices are for b/w; add 10% per month for color. An advertising agreement must be signed and all ads prepaid before insertion. The minimum agreement period is three (3) issues. Member Marketplace $150/year. Advertisement in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Broward County PBA unless otherwise specified. Page 2 - The Broward Centurion October bcpba.org

3 Members: The Broward County PBA recently ratified two collective bargaining agreements: one in Sunrise with Lieutenants and the second in Hollywood with the Lieutenants, Sergeants and Officers. We hope to complete the collective bargaining process in both Miramar and Hallandale Beach soon. As local governments begin to bounce back with higher property values, elected officials realize the importance of being competitive and retaining quality Police Officers. This is certainly a good sign and positive direction following the recent financial crisis and real estate slump. On September 30, 2015 the Broward Deputies and Sergeants voted to have another organization BSO At Large (LE) Kevin Bolling Chris Bradley Rich Engels Don Huneke Bob Lahiff Chris Palamara Mike Powell BSO District (LE) Chris Anderson Marc Berman Christopher Bradley Anthony Cenno Kelli Covet Lacy Crew Armand Demosthenes Neil Dodge Rich Engels Mike Hencken Richard Klima Dean Mirra Art Perry Robert Petoskey Anthony Pulitano Eric Swenson President s Message Board of Directors BSO (Lts.) Jeff Morse Broward County District School Board Police Rich Orzech Coconut Creek Officers & Corporals Dan Eberly Joe Gallman Coconut Creek (Sgts.) Fred Shelton Coconut Creek (Lts.) Ryan Markan Hallandale Beach Marc Dady Brian Hubbert Troy Tortorici Mike McKenzie (Alt.) Hillsboro Beach David Clark represent them in collective bargaining. We at the PBA recognize the challenges and dangers the men and women in law enforcement face each and every day throughout this great county. We wish them the best of luck and a safe return home each and every day at the end of their shifts. We have been, and will continue to meet with candidates for the 2016 election cycle and encourage our supporters to vote the PBA way. Hollywood Derik Alexander Steven Bolger Dan Bromley James Gibbons Richard Losenbeck Tony Fernandez (Alt.) Lauderhill (Lts.) Gregory Solowsky Lighthouse Point Chris Oh Carmen Roldan Margate (Lts. & Capts.) Jonathan Shaw Miramar Jared Bloom Lonnie Nix Thomas Tiberio Lawrence Calicchio (Alt.) George Mankowski (Alt.) Marc St. Fort (Alt.) Pembroke Pines Dan Donato Adam Feiner Chris Grant Sea Ranch Lakes Ron Stabile Sunrise Joel Schiller Sunrise (Lts.) Craig Cardinale Wilton Manors Bonnie Owens David Turner (Open Seat) Legislative Coordinator Chris Palamara Immediate Past President Pat Hanrahan Past Presidents Dick Brickman Steve Bias Executive Board President Jeff Marano Senior Vice President Debbie Reggio Vice President Rodney Skirvin Treasurer Drew Brooks Secretary Meghan Anderson in memoriam Joseph Antonio Diaz Fort Lauderdale October 8, 2005 Donald E. Kirby Fort Lauderdale October 9, 1968 Tony Yanniello Broward Sheriff s Office October 18, 1984 Donald Thornbury Miccosukee October 26, 1991 Michelle Lawless Florida Fish & Wildlife October 27, 2007 Charles T. Randall Florida Fish & Wildlife October 28, 2001 bcpba.org - The Broward Centurion October Page 3

4 Inside BSO PBA/BSO Membership Transition PBA/BSO dues automatically ceased on October 3, You are no longer a member of the PBA unless you contact the PBA office to advise that you would like to keep your membership. Can I continue my PBA membership? Yes. You will be billed on a quarterly basis. Contact Ann at the PBA a.s.a.p. What will my dues be? Dues will now be $ quarterly (was $168.87). Do I lose any PBA Benefits? No. Not if you remain a member in good standing. Do I have to join IUPA? No. Can I belong to both unions? Yes. Can I vote for contracts if I am a PBA member? Yes. You are still a member of the Deputies and Sergeants Bargaining Unit. Can I attend collective bargaining meetings as a PBA member? Yes. These meetings are open to the collective bargaining unit. What will happen to my AFLAC/Disability Insurance deductions? We are currently researching this. Is it possible for Sergeants to create their own bargaining unit? We are currently researching this. Will I still have legal representation on my open cases? Yes, if you keep your PBA membership in good standing. Will Chris Palamara still represent me at the ABB Board? Yes, if you keep your PBA membership in good standing. Will we have PBA Representatives? Yes. For membership-related questions, contact Ann via asaunders@bcpba.org 10-8 with Meghan Anderson Meghan Anderson The BCPBA welcomes Meghan Anderson to the Executive Board. Appointed by Jeff Marano in accordance with BCPBA bylaws, Meghan will assume the role of Secretary that was previously held by Lee Martin. It was a middle school teacher who inspired Meghan to become a police officer. I had a history teacher who was a retired police officer. When he described his former career, it sounded like something I would like. Upon graduation from Boca Raton Community High School, Meghan attended Florida State University. She received a degree in criminal justice in April, 2000 and entered the police academy shortly thereafter. Meghan s first job in law enforcement was with the Florida Department of Corrections. I worked two years as a probation officer. I learned a lot about how the trial process works, and how sentencing works. I made solid contacts in law enforcement throughout the state. Meghan s work in probation caught the attention of BSO. A group of about 15 probation officers were recruited by the Broward Sheriff s Office. We were put through crossover training for DLE. Meghan started working for BSO in February, She has worked in several districts that include Unincorporated Pompano, and the City of Pompano and Dania Beach. She has also worked as a detective in the property crime, robbery, and violent crimes divisions. She is currently assigned to road patrol with Dania Beach. Meghan was asked to run as a PBA rep almost three years ago. I felt it was time to stop complaining and try to do something. As Secretary, Meghan plans to work on increasing member outreach. Meghan plans to improve the communication funnel between members, reps and the Executive Board. Members (new and old) should feel free to contact Meghan if they have work or benefit-related questions. Page 4 - The Broward Centurion October bcpba.org

5 Lauderhill Welcomes PD Veteran Constance Stanley as Acting Police Chief By Gregory Solowsky The City of Lauderhill Welcomes Lauderhill PD Veteran Constance Stanley as Acting Police Chief The City of Lauderhill would like to congratulate Constance Stanley as Lauderhill s new Acting Police Chief. Chief Stanley has been in law enforcement for over 24 years, serving 21 of those years right here in the City of Lauderhill. Having come up through the ranks in Lauderhill, Stanley has served in the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, the Professional Standards Unit, Traffic Division, Victim Services Unit, Crisis Intervention Unit, Crime Prevention Unit, Canine Unit, and has been the Public Information Officer for the department. Her most recent promotion was to Major in February Her impressive resume includes an Associate s and Bachelor s Degree in Criminal Justice as well as a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Southern Police Institute s Command Officer s Development Course, and the Senior Management Institute at the Kennedy School of Government. Stanley is very active in several Professional Organizations to include the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers, the Police Executive Research Forum, the American Society of Public Administrators, and the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. Chief Stanley is also a proud mother of one, and as she will tell you an even prouder Grandmother of two. The City of Lauderhill would also like to wish outgoing Police Chief Andrew Smalling best wishes on his new endeavors after four years of serving the City of Lauderhill. Smalling will remain with the City of Lauderhill as a consultant in order to assist Chief Stanley s transition in her new role. The City of Lauderhill wishes Chief Smalling and his family much success as they begin the next chapter of their lives. New and Reinstated Members Broward Sheriff s Office Julio Arios Kirk Blackson Shawn Bonomini Travis Cosgrove Josue Diaz Rubin DosSantos Eric Evans Manuel Fernandez Jose Flores Michael Hill Michael Iadaresta SoHyon Kim Gerald Kitchell Andre Landells Eddy Mullins John Novo Francisco Perez Palacio Alyssa Zapata Coconut Creek Sean Brewster Sean Feithammel Davie Anthony Ojeda Hollywood Mendiver Herrera Abreu Jonathan Fiallo Melanie Garcia Joseph Kelly Sharday Melero Keshia Valderrama Daniel Williams Retired Members Carl Salerno Broward Sheriff Office James Barnick Hollywood bcpba.org - The Broward Centurion October Page 5

6 Lauderhill Police Lieutenants Head Back to School Pictured here (from left to right) are event volunteers from local churches and mosques taking a moment to pose for a photo with Officer Carol Solowsky (Hollywood PD PBA Member) and Lauderhill Lieutenants Gary Celetti and Gregory Solowsky (Lauderhill Lieutenants PBA Representative). By Gregory Solowsky Recently, members from the Lauderhill Police Lieutenants chapter of the Broward PBA donated their time and funds to help the Lauderhill Community Back to School Event, which was held on Saturday August 15th at West Ken Lark Park in Lauderhill. This event was held to distribute over 1000 book bags filled with school supplies to students in the Lauderhill area who needed a head start when returning to school. All of the book bags and school supplies were purchased with money donated by local sponsors, churches, Home Owners Associations and the Lauderhill Lieutenants Chapter of the Broward County Police Benevolent Association (PBA). As you can see from the large pile of book bags donated, the community and the PBA really helped out. The Lauderhill students and their families were very appreciative for the time and donations made available for those who needed them. This was made apparent by the smiling faces of both the children and families who received the book bags and the many expressions of Thank You the volunteers received as the families made their way through the donation line. A special Thank You goes out to the volunteers who were very helpful in getting this event off to a great start with their donations of Pictured above (from left to right) are Ms. Meralis Machado (Lauderhill City Employee, PBA supporter) and Lauderhill Lieutenants Gary Celetti and Gregory Solowsky working alongside other event volunteers distributing the donated school supplies to the community. time, resources and money. Without their joint efforts our community wouldn t have had that extra help for the beginning of the school year. Great Job! Page 6 - The Broward Centurion October bcpba.org

7 The V.P. s VISION Shock and Awe! Now that the BSO PERC election results are in, we will assess what triggered this vote in the first place. PBA leadership has learned that there are a lot of disgruntled Deputies working for the Broward Sheriff s Office. Based on conversations we ve had with some of them, it seems that most of their frustration stems from how they are treated by upper management. Many of the issues with upper management are out of the control of PBA, but people need a place to vent and a target to point fingers at. We get it. PBA will continue to listen to your complaints about the agency and how they are treating you at the negotiating table. We will continue to follow how unfair contracts with cities are destroying the collective bargaining process with the Sheriff s Office. We will work hard to fix the things that are out of your control and sometimes even ours. We will champion the fights that might give us a black eye in the first round, but will give us the determination for the knockout blow in the last round. Remember, BSO is your agency, take it back!! Please stay involved and support your Reps. Continue to stand at the polls and keep the ideas flowing. The PBA is the voice of law enforcement and we heard you loud and clear. Keep the PBA! Now help us unite, heal, and fight as one. Stand together not divided. We would like to thank all the Reps, supporters, and PBA staff who helped during the PERC election process. Stand proud knowing that you made a difference by providing truthful and timely information that kept members informed about their voting choice. No matter what the others say, the PBA is here to stay. Rod Skirvin GO TEAM! BCPBA Welcomes Kristin The Broward PBA welcomes Kristin Manfredonia as its new receptionist and office assistant. Kristin is a graduate of Monarch High School in Coconut Creek. She attended the University of Central Florida for one year before returning to South Florida to enroll in F.A.U. as a full-time, degree-seeking student in the Elementary Education Program. In addition to her studies, Kristin spent eight years as a cheerleading coach where she led teams to victory in Universal Cheerleaders Association competitions. Teams coached by Kristin have earned First Place and Superior prizes. One of her proudest moments was coaching a special needs cheerleading team to success in competition. Kristin also enjoys line dancing and is expecting a baby in February. The Broward PBA is proud to have Kristin as part of our team. She has promised that she won t make any staff or members perform back flips. Service Deserves Its Rewards. 25% commission rebate on all closed transactions for Broward PBA members and their families. Troy Wilson, Realtor (954) Year Broward LEO, Broward PBA Member TroyWilson@kw.com KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY bcpba.org - The Broward Centurion October Page 7

8 Contracts BSO Lieutenants BSO Sergeants & Deputies The BCPBA met regarding both contracts on September 29, We will report on the results of the session in the next newsletter. Hallandale A negotiation session scheduled for September 15, 2015 was cancelled by the City Attorney due to illness. For updates about when the session will be rescheduled please follow our Facebook page and the BCPBA website. NEW BCPBA Member Non-Agency Addresses Only Visit bcpba.org to join! Hollywood The contract for Hollywood was ratified by members on September 15, It went to first reading at the Hollywood City Commission meeting on September 16, Lighthouse Point A BCPBA negotiation will be held in October with follow-up in the next issue. Legal Activity By The Numbers 21 new cases 4 cases closed 224 cases pending Page 8 - The Broward Centurion October bcpba.org

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