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In this issue...Wilton Manors Gets Contract .......................... 4Gov. Responds To PBA Letter .......................... 5Letters From Fellow Members ......................... 6

Unity Tour Team Needs Your Support ............. 8BSO Update .................................................... 10Letters & Thanks ............................................ 12

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Broward CenturionBroward CenturionTheThe

the official publication of the broward county police benevolent association

Volume 10, Issue 10 October 2007

The quick thinking and decisiveaction of three Hollywoodpolice officers led to the arrest

of the man who gunned down BSODeputy MauryHernandez on August 6.And they did it in lessthan 15 minutes.

The “officer down” callcame through at 1150hours. Officers from theHollywood PoliceDepartment establisheda perimeter around thecrime scene. Using theirknowledge and experi-ence, three veteran copspositioned themselvesalong potential escaperoutes. Lt. Jeff Marano, DetectiveKeith Wadsworth and Officer LanceMoore chose their positions not onlyto foil an escape, but to protect theresidents of the Hillcrest neighbor-hood from an encounter with adangerous fleeing felon.

Detective Wadsworth spotted thesubject trying to hide in a parking lot

Deputy Maury Hernandez, whowas shot in the head by a man hepulled over on a traffic violation,

is making remarkable progress in hisrecovery.

According to a family member, Maurycan now move his left leg and is walkingwith the assistance of a walker. He is ableto make conversation and recognizespeople.

He will need a lot of therapy in thefuture, and the final outcome is un-known, but he is making incrediblestrides in his fight back.

Our prayers and good wishes are withMaury and his loved ones. If you wouldlike to help ease the financial burden theHernandez family is facing, you can senda contribution to the Broward PBAHOPE Fund with “Hernandez Family” inthe memo line.

Experience and knowledge lead to arrest ofdeputy’s shooter

Veteran Officers TakeDown Fleeing Suspect

near his position and immediatelynotified all units in the area. Lt.Marano and Officer Moore werealready close by and on their way.

The three officersapproached fromdifferent directions andapprehended thesuspect as he attemptedescape by hijacking avehicle driving throughthe lot. The total timeit took to catch the badguy: 12 minutes from“officer down” toapprehension.

Jeff Marano and KeithWadsworth are bothmembers of the

Broward County PBA’s Board ofDirectors. Jeff is the charter’s Trea-surer and Keith is a representative forthe Hollywood PD.

All three officers have received awell-deserved commendation fromthe Hollywood Police Department.The Broward PBA is very proud to beassociated with these men.

MauryHernandezMakingProgress

The BrowardCenturion

The Official Publication of theBroward County PBA

(A Charter of the Florida PBA)2650 West State Road 84

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312Telephone: 954/584-7600

Fax: 954/583-0405

Megan Gordon, EditorMegan Gordon, EditorMegan Gordon, EditorMegan Gordon, EditorMegan Gordon, Editor

E-mail: [email protected]

The Broward Centurion ispublished by the Broward CountyPolice Benevolent Association forthe sole benefit of its members. TheBroward Centurion is dedicated tothe advancement of the lawenforcement profession throughbetter and stronger communityrelations. The opinions expressed inthe publication of The BrowardCenturion are not necssarily thoseof the Broward County PBA, itsExecutive Board or the Board ofDirectors.

Members or readers submittingletters to the editor or articles forpublication are requested to adhereto the following:

• Submissions should besent to:

Broward County PBAAttn: Centurion2650 West State Road 84Fort Lauderdale, Florida33312

• Letters or articles must beaccompanied by thewriter's true name andaddress.

• All articles submittedfor publication must beaccompanied by astatement givingpermission to publish.

• All submissions must belegible.

• The Broward County PBAreserves the right of theExecutive Board orEditor to amend or to addan editor's comment to anyarticle or letter submitted.

• Advertisment in thispublication does not implyendorsement by theBroward County PBAunless otherwise specified.

October 2007

President’sLetter

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Order YourPBA License TagAvailable at the main county tag office.

Ask for the "Support Law Enforcement " tag.

Dick Brickman

I am proud to announce the completion of the Broward County PBA Hall,which will be used by our members for general membership meetings andalso be rented out both to members and the general public. We have received

numerous compliments on the hall and in the near future we’ll be having a openhouse so that all of our members can see what we’ve put together. We are veryproud of our new building.

The attacks on the PBA in recent weeks by certain members of the BrowardSheriff’s Office highlights the fact that we cannot please all our members all thetime. No matter what we try to do, there will be people who feel it is not enough.Now there have been personal attacks on members of the Executive Board andour PBA staff; I not only regret that those making the attacks are PBA members,but I am amazed that they continue to pay dues to an organization that theyobviously have strong opposition to. Recently I met with the newly elected BSOrepresentatives and went over staff and Executive Board salaries not because thereps were questioning the pay, but because of the rumors about what eachemployee was receiving. The reps wanted to have accurate information tocounter these claims.

The outside organization attempting to take over collective bargaining for BSOhas been attacking the PBA, but never compares the two organizations. Theliterature merely spreads lies and rumors about the PBA. I find it hard to believethat we have members who do not see through these lies and believe the falsepromises made by this other so-called union. On October 16 ballots will be sentto BSO members; only then we will find out whether the majority of the deputiesand sergeants at BSO really believe the bill of goods they are being sold.

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Executive Board

Board of Directors

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentPresidentDick Brickman

Senior Vice PresidentSenior Vice PresidentSenior Vice PresidentSenior Vice PresidentSenior Vice PresidentPatrick Hanrahan

Vice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentNeil Vaughan

SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretarySecretaryDebbie Reggio

TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurerJeff Marano

Legislative DirectorLegislative DirectorLegislative DirectorLegislative DirectorLegislative DirectorMike Casey

General CounselGeneral CounselGeneral CounselGeneral CounselGeneral CounselBarbara Duffy

BSO (Support)BSO (Support)BSO (Support)BSO (Support)BSO (Support)Paul Weiss

BSO – At Large (LE)BSO – At Large (LE)BSO – At Large (LE)BSO – At Large (LE)BSO – At Large (LE)Roger Caron

Michael CatalanoRussell DiPerna

Armando EnriqueRobert Lehiff

Jay LeinerMatt Patten

Jim PendergastJeff Poole

BSO – District (LE)BSO – District (LE)BSO – District (LE)BSO – District (LE)BSO – District (LE)Election Pending

BSO (Lts)BSO (Lts)BSO (Lts)BSO (Lts)BSO (Lts)Robert Drago

BSO (Alternates)BSO (Alternates)BSO (Alternates)BSO (Alternates)BSO (Alternates)Jonathan BailenMatt Baldwin

Kelli CovetRich EngelsJulie Foster

Lynn GariboldiCraig JacobsonMike SweeneyJerry Vossberg

Jim WilsonBroward SchoolsBroward SchoolsBroward SchoolsBroward SchoolsBroward SchoolsInvestigative UnitInvestigative UnitInvestigative UnitInvestigative UnitInvestigative UnitKathleen Andersen

Coconut CreekCoconut CreekCoconut CreekCoconut CreekCoconut CreekDominic CoppolaRodney Skirvin

Coconut Creek (Sgts)Coconut Creek (Sgts)Coconut Creek (Sgts)Coconut Creek (Sgts)Coconut Creek (Sgts)Curt Cuddeback

Hallandale BeachHallandale BeachHallandale BeachHallandale BeachHallandale BeachMiguel Mirabal

Alex VeraMike Fowler - Alt.Gary McVey - Alt.

Hallandale Beach (Sgts)Hallandale Beach (Sgts)Hallandale Beach (Sgts)Hallandale Beach (Sgts)Hallandale Beach (Sgts)Paul Winters

Hillsboro BeachHillsboro BeachHillsboro BeachHillsboro BeachHillsboro BeachDavid ClarkHollywoodHollywoodHollywoodHollywoodHollywood

Steven BolgerChris ChristiansonKeith WadsworthWilbur FernanderJohn Brasso - Alt.Lighthouse PointLighthouse PointLighthouse PointLighthouse PointLighthouse PointJonathan Esposito

Daniel JamesKevin Hancock - Alt.

Margate (Spvrs)Margate (Spvrs)Margate (Spvrs)Margate (Spvrs)Margate (Spvrs)Ed BlonderMiramarMiramarMiramarMiramarMiramar

Adam LernerGeorge Mankowski

Tim NevinsRo Durney - Alt.

Steven Toyota - Alt.Pembroke PinesPembroke PinesPembroke PinesPembroke PinesPembroke Pines

Adam FeinerGlen Parker

Mike PazienzaSea Ranch LakesSea Ranch LakesSea Ranch LakesSea Ranch LakesSea Ranch Lakes

James O'BrienMike Tarr - Alt.

SunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseJohn JaslowskiSunrise (Lts)Sunrise (Lts)Sunrise (Lts)Sunrise (Lts)Sunrise (Lts)Gerald Eddy

Wilton ManorsWilton ManorsWilton ManorsWilton ManorsWilton ManorsEd Costello

Chuck HowardGrant Gundle

Charter SecretaryCharter SecretaryCharter SecretaryCharter SecretaryCharter SecretaryLinda

Receptionist/MembershipReceptionist/MembershipReceptionist/MembershipReceptionist/MembershipReceptionist/MembershipLynn

Secretary/Detail CoordinatorSecretary/Detail CoordinatorSecretary/Detail CoordinatorSecretary/Detail CoordinatorSecretary/Detail CoordinatorKim

Membership SecretaryMembership SecretaryMembership SecretaryMembership SecretaryMembership SecretaryMaxine

Legal AssistantLegal AssistantLegal AssistantLegal AssistantLegal AssistantMaryann

Communications DirectorCommunications DirectorCommunications DirectorCommunications DirectorCommunications DirectorMegan

OfficeStaff

WelcomeNew Members

Retired

October 2007

Philip A. Amabile BSOJorge Ibanez MiramarPaul Yancey Hollywood

Paul Baker BSOJaime Cerna HallandaleBrent A. Edwards BSOPrecious Florence BSOEmir Goenaga BSOGary J. Grosser Seminole PDDavid M. Houle Coconut Crk PDMichael A. Jacob BSOAnika Johnson BSOLaura T. Herron Seminole PDTammy L. McConnell-Moher Seminole PDAugustine A. McGuir BSOKevin W. Moher BSOCora A. Morais Margate PDAna J. Murillo BSORyan T. Okupski Seminole PDJames L. Ottinger BSOJonathan Pettus BSOLaTanya M. Phillips BSOStephanie A. Sanchez Seminole PDMichael William Sherman Seminole PDJanney L. Spears BSORyan A. Vickery Seminole PDCarlos R. Villalona Miramar PDJeffrey R. Zjawin BSO

October 2007The Broward Centurion

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Rep. Mike Davis (R-Naples) diedabout 10 a.m. on September 12after a battle with cancer, his

parish has confirmed. Davis, 60,planned to serve through his term in2008 butrecentlyannouncedplans not toseek re-election.

His wife,Patricia,forwarded a message to the Housethis morning saying he was “restingcomfortably” after suffering manymonths. “My son, Christian and Iwish to express our gratitude for allthe prayers and well wishes that havebeen offered up for Michael.”Source: Florida PBA

Longtime PBA ally will be missedMike Davis Dies

Members of theHollywood PoliceDepartment have pledged

to wear pins bearing slain BSO Sgt.Christopher Reyka’s badge numberuntil his killer or killers arebrought to justice.

“We want to show our support forour fellow officers. Even thoughwe work for different agencies,we’re all part of the same family,”said Jeff Marano, Broward PBATreasurer.

The pins were created by a fellowdeputy and are being sold to policeofficers across the county for fivedollars. The proceeds will godirectly to the Reyka family.

HollywoodShows SupportFor ReykaFamily

After an imposed contractand months of negotiation,the PBA

Bargaining Unitand the City ofWilton Manorsreached an agree-ment on a newcontract. It is athree year contractexpiring September30, 2009 with the followinghighlights:

• 4% raise, retroactive to October1, 2006

• 2% on October 1, 2007• 2% on October 1, 2008• Implementation of the Florida

Retirement System (FRS) fornew hires

• A six (6) year DROP, up from five(5) years

• BargainingUnit Members inthe currentWilton ManorsPlan with 10years of experi-ence as ofOctober 31, 2006will receive anannual COLA in

their pension after 6 years ofretirement in the City of WiltonManors Pension.

• Members with not less than 15years of service as of October 31,2006 who retire prior to September30, 2009, shall be eligible to receiveunreduced normal retirementbenefits on the first day of themonth following the date themember would have completed 20

Wilton Manors Agrees On Contractyears of service (In other words, nopenalty for early retirement).

• Probationary period was reduced from 18to 12 months.

The Broward County PBA would like tothank Pat Hanrahan, Mike Braverman, theWilton Manors PBA Reps: Brian Behan, EdCostello and Chuck Howard. In addition agreat deal of thanks goes out to all of themembers who attended the bargainingsession and showed there support. The PBAwould also like to thank Mayor ScottNewton, Vice Mayor Ted Galatis, Commis-sioner Joe Angelo, Commissioner GaryResnick and Commissioner Craig Sherritt,Attorney Kerry Ezrol, Finance Director LisaRabon, Human Resources Director BrendaClanton and City Manager Joe Gallegos.

Without all of the parties working collec-tively for a fair and equitable agreement,one could not have been reached.

The members of the Coconut Creekofficers’ bargaining unit agreed to aone-year contract giving them a 4.5%

increase to their base pay. (2% COLA and a2.5% adjustment to their pay plan). Inreturn members agreed to forgo standbypay. The midnight shift received a 5% shiftdifferential

Take-home vehicles were made available forall members who live in the tri-county area;those members living outside a 15-mileradius of the city will have to pay for theuse of the vehicle.

Attempts were made to finalize a three-yearcontract but, due to the uncertain taxsituation, both sides agreed to a one-yeardeal.

Coconut CreekAgrees To One-YearContract


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Dear Fellow Deputies:

I am a 20+-year veteran of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office and an active member of

the Broward County PBA for about the same amount of time. It seems to me that every

year there are rumblings that a change in representation is necessary. Rumors about that

if this or that organization had negotiated that contract, defended that employee or

opposed that legislation, the outcome would have been different. It seems to me that this

may be due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of the workings of the PBA.

The insinuation that the current Executive Board have been in office too long, are not

doing a good job or are somehow at the mercy of BSO administration is nothing more

than rhetorical nonsense. This board have paid their dues and have paved the way for the

rest of us by forging relationships with administrators and legislators that are based on

credibility and mutual respect. All are experienced law enforcement officers. These

individuals were around when the police being represented was not a popular concept

with police administrations, a time when they were told the PBA would never last. At the

time there was no voice for you, but these people changed that.

They have gone back to those negotiation tables again and again, fighting for better health

benefits, competitive wages, fair disciplinary processes. They did this because they lived

how it was before and knew that things needed to change. They stood up and made those

changes happen. And they were not welcomed with open arms. But they persisted. And

their perseverance has give us the recognition so many take for granted.

Everything the Executive Board does they do on your behalf. They screen prospective

candidates for elected office on a local, district and statewide basis, assessing and review-

ing their records and views on issues that affect our members. We, the members, are well

represented at each and every state legislature session by every member of the Executive

Board, who call on representatives during crucial votes on bills championed by the PBA,

bills that improve your situation as a law enforcement professional.

PBA attorneys are at your disposal to advise, represent and protect your rights and your

job. They are well-versed in employment and criminal law as well as internal affairs

procedures. They also have the resources of the state PBA and other affiliates across the

country, all working for you. There are countless letters on file from members who have

been under investigation, facing serious charges or who have been terminated, thanking

the PBA for having the charges dismissed, reversed or, in cases of termination, rein-

stated—often with back pay and seniority.

Despite what they may try to get you to believe, no organization is going to sit down at a

negotiating table and get every single thing they want, nor can they please everyone. And

when deciding who will best represent your interests, look at the track record. What have

they done for their membership?

Sincerely,Paul WeissBSO Support


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Letters FromYour FellowMembers...About your PBAmembership


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Ten members of the Hallandale Beach Police Department, callingthemselves Team Hot Pursuit, are in training to take on the 2008Police Unity Tour and are asking for your help in reaching their

fundraising goal.

Hot Pursuit is trying to raise $20,000 for the cause. You can do your partby logging on to www.firstgiving.com/hotpursuithbpd and donatingwhat you can. Or you can purchase a jersey for $70 plus shipping and

handling (S&H will be waivedif you pick the jersey up at theHallandale Beach PoliceStation). To purchase a jersey,contact Paul Winters at 954/457-1443 or Andy Raphael at954/778-0456.

The Police Unity Tour was created in 1997 to raise public awareness andhonor the sacrifices of law enforcement officers that have died in theline of duty. The annual bicycle trek from points across the UnitedStates to Washington, DC, home of the National law EnforcementOfficers’ Memorial. Current membership stands at about 1,000. Chapter

VII is located inFlorida withmembers through-out the South.

If you’re looking for another way tocontribute to the Hernandez and Reykafamilies, it’s as easy as ordering dinner.

Through October 15,O’Connell’s Bistro and Barwill be donating theprofits from every checkwhen you mention toyour server that you wantto support the fundraiser.And owner TomO’Connell will be match-ing every dollar withfunds from his own pocket.

Please take advantage of this very generousoffer to help members of our police family whoare in need.

O’Connell’s Bistro & Bar8320 W. Sunrise Blvd.Plantation954/423-1610www.oconnellsbistro.com

Hallandale Beach TeamTo Ride For FallenOfficersTeam Hot Pursuit needs donations

Dinner With ASide Order OfCharityPlantation eatery raising funds forHernandez and Reyka families


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Attention BSO MembersUpdate—August 2007

Ballots were counted on August31 for your eight At-LargeRepresentatives. They are:

Roger CaronRoger CaronRoger CaronRoger CaronRoger CaronMike CatalanoMike CatalanoMike CatalanoMike CatalanoMike CatalanoRussell DiPernaRussell DiPernaRussell DiPernaRussell DiPernaRussell DiPernaArmando EnriqueArmando EnriqueArmando EnriqueArmando EnriqueArmando EnriqueBob LehiffBob LehiffBob LehiffBob LehiffBob LehiffJay LeinerJay LeinerJay LeinerJay LeinerJay LeinerMatt PattonMatt PattonMatt PattonMatt PattonMatt PattonJim PendergastJim PendergastJim PendergastJim PendergastJim PendergastJeff PooleJeff PooleJeff PooleJeff PooleJeff Poole

Congratulations to all. At press timeelections for District Representativesare moving forward. They will end on

October 1. Check the Web site afterthat date to see the results.

On September 11, the Pompano BeachCity Commission tabled two itemsconcerning the pensions. PH 2007-56and PH 2007-57 were tabled onceagain.

On September 13, your representativesmet with acting Sheriff Lamberti toask questions and address concerns putto him by your At-Large Reps.

It was a very positive meeting, and itwas decided that the PBA will besupporting Lamberti to be appointed asinterim sheriff.

The key issues of concern that wereidentified are:

• COLA• Alternative schedules• Medical benefits in retirement• FTD incentives• Fair promotion process

The Sheriff is aware that, at present,contract negotiations are uppermost inthe minds of our members; he intends tomove forward in a positive directionwith that.

The PERC election will be beginning onOctober 17, with ballots to be returnedby November 7.


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BSO Deputy Robert SokolRobert SokolRobert SokolRobert SokolRobert Sokol and his wife, BSO DetectiveLisa SokoLisa SokoLisa SokoLisa SokoLisa Sokol, welcomed their first child on September11. DylanDylanDylanDylanDylan weighed in at 8 lbs., 6 oz. and was 20 ½

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Hollywood Detective Nicola WilliamsNicola WilliamsNicola WilliamsNicola WilliamsNicola Williams and her husband,VernonVernonVernonVernonVernon, welcomed a son on September 12, 2007.Dylan Ullrich Dylan Ullrich Dylan Ullrich Dylan Ullrich Dylan Ullrich weighed in at 8 lbs., 15 oz.

BSO Deputy Jonathan MacklinJonathan MacklinJonathan MacklinJonathan MacklinJonathan Macklinand his wife welcomed adaughter on August 15.

Savanah AshleySavanah AshleySavanah AshleySavanah AshleySavanah Ashley weighed in at7 lbs., 11 oz. and was 23 inches

long.

Pembroke Pines Officer Tina Inman Tina Inman Tina Inman Tina Inman Tina Inman and her husband,Tom, had a baby girl named Parker ElizabethParker ElizabethParker ElizabethParker ElizabethParker Elizabeth on August 3.Parker weighed in at 6 lbs., 13 oz.

Congratulations to all! We’d love to see pictures…

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Shopandcomparerates.com lists average low to high rates ineach county and list the companies that are offering them.You can also compare rates in Broward County with othercounties around the state. It’s a useful tool to have whenyou need to purchase homeowner’s insurance.Source: Office of the Governor

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