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NUMBER 2 SPRING 2010Vol. 4

NorCal C.O.P.S. Picnic coming June 26Ofc. John P. MillerGolf Tournament

If you missed this great event lastyear, you missed your friends, fam-ily, co-workers and Mitchs cooking. See the flyer inserted in this news-letter and sign-up for this free event

NorCal C.O.P.S. Summer Picnic in Pleasanton

GENERAL MEETINGAPRIL 24, 2010

Earl Anthony’sDUBLIN BOWL

6750 Regional StreetDublin, CA 94568

We are pleased to announce thaton Friday, June 18th, 2010, the JohnP. Miller Memorial Golf Tournamentwill take place at Sunol Valley GolfClub. This event will benefit North-ern California Concerns of PoliceSurvivors (C.O.P.S.), The CHP 11-99 Foundation, and the 390 SquadClub. The cost is $85.00 per per-son ($100 per person after May 18)and includes lunch, golf, cart, teeprizes, and dinner. Contact Tyler Hahn at 925-828-0466 or [email protected] sign up!

Surviving familymembers

are automaticallyincluded in

Northern CaliforniaC.O.P.S.

Inclusion in C.O.P.S.is automatic for surviv-ing family members.There are no dues andwe do not solicit dona-tions from the survivorswe serve. Therefore,we’re dependent on thegenerosity of friends tofinance our activities.

from your NorCal C.O.P.S. family. There will be many activities, kidsgames, fishing, swimming, waterslides, etc. Come and join the FUN,FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP!

NorCal C.O.P.S.needs Volunteers

The Chapter has an imme-diate need for additionalvolunteers to coordinateand/or assist at events,meetings and gatherings.Call any board member foradditional info. (Contact infoon Page 2).

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P.O. Box 620712, Woodside, CA 94062

PresidentSandy Fontana

[email protected]

Vice PresidentStephanie Miller

[email protected]

TreasurerEileen Roberge

[email protected]

SecretaryTami McMillan

[email protected]

Immediate Past PresidentTammy Monego

[email protected]

Law Enforcement LiasonTrustee

Captain Mitch [email protected]

925-828-0466

Peer Support TrusteeCarol Espinoza

[email protected]

NewsletterBarry Lependorf

[email protected]

WebmasterCraig Conley

[email protected]

Message from the President Chapter Contacts

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Spring is a time for new beginnings. It is a time when flowers begin to bloom and ourthoughts turn sunny and bright like the days ahead.

As we approach March 21, the anniversary of the worst day in Bay Area law enforcement,we continue to remember and support the families of the four Oakland officers; SergeantMark Dunakin, Officer John Hege, Sergeant Ervin Romans and Sergeant Daniel Sakaiwho lost their lives trying to make Oakland a better place. Remember these officers andtheir grieving families and reach out to them and offer support at this difficult time.

Let us also remember the other California Officers from 2009 who paid the ultimateprice of being in law enforcement: Sergeant Curtis Massey, Culver City Police Department,EOW: January 28, 2009; Sergeant Greg Hernandez, Tulare County Sheriff, EOW: February6, 2009; and Sergeant Steven May, Modesto Police Department, EOW: July 23. 2009.

Looking ahead we also need to stand by their sides as we see these names added to theCalifornia Peace Officers Memorial in Sacramento May 6 & 7 and the “Wall” at JudicialSquare in Washington DC during National Police Week, May 13 - 16. These memorialsare to honor our Fallen Heroes but it can be a difficult time for all family members, so letus stand tall and offer any assistance that they may need. There was someone to helpyou through this time so please offer your help to the new survivors! REMEMBER, NOTONE OF US WANTED OR ASKED TO BE PART OF THIS ORGANIZATION, BUT HEREWE ARE JOINED BY A COMMON DENOMINATOR THAT WILL BIND US TOGETHERFOR ETERNITY!

Please pray for the families of the four men whom we have lost in the last few days;Sergeant Ira G. Essoe Sr. Orange County Sheriff’s Department, EOW: February 4, 2010,Joel Wahlenmaier, Fresno County Sheriff, EOW: February 25, 2010; Deputy Ken Collier,San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, EOW: February 28, 2010 and Officer JavierBejar, Reedley Police Department, EOW: March 1, 2010.

As we look forward, there are some fun activities ahead: CPOMFA Walk/Run, SummerPicnic, John Miller Golf Tournament and the NorCal COPS WALK, so please check theschedule in this edition of the Newsletter. We are looking for assistance to make theseactivities successful and if you would like to offer your help feel free to call one of theboard members. Hopefully, at the very least you can get the word out to the agency of yourFallen Hero and your local police agency so they might support NorCal C.O.P.S . We arealso looking for ideas for coming meetings. Would you like to see a speaker or have themeeting some place other than a law enforcement agency? You have to let us knowwhat you want to make this chapter a viable and successful chapter. (Mitch can not dothis alone!)

C.O.P.S.MISSION

STATEMENT Concerns of Police Survivorsprovides resources to assist in therebuilding of the lives of survivingfamilies and affected co-workersof law enforcement officers killedin the Line of Duty as determinedby Federal criteria. Futhermore, C.O.P.S. providestraining to law enforcement agen-cies on survivor victimization is-sues and educates the public ofthe need to support the law en-forcement profession and its sur-vivors.

APRIL 24, 2010GENERAL MEETING

Earl Anthony’s Bowling Center, 6750 Regional St., DublinAdult supervision and activities for kids

Lunch will be servedPeer Support Group Meeting 10:30 General Meeting 12 Noon

Chapter Meetings & Events

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NEEDED!

We encourage you to send in a let-ter, picture, article, poem, announce-ments, etc. Let us know what is hap-pening with your family and co-workersurvivors: births, deaths, graduations,weddings, promotions, honors andmemorial services. If you are not awriter, simply submit the facts andwe will take it from there. Send to:

Stephanie [email protected]


FOR INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEERTO HELP ON ANY MEETING OR EVENT,

CONTACT A BOARD MEMBER

MAY 5, 2010ALAMEDA COUNTY PEACE OFFICERS’

MEMORIAL CEREMONYLone Tree Cemetery in Hayward - 10:30 am

MAY 6, 2010CHP PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL CEREMONY

CHP Academy in West Sacramento - 9:30 am

MAY 6 & 7, 2010 SACRAMENTO MEMORIAL

Refer to Page 6 for additional information

MAY 8, 2010CPOA RUN / WALK & FAMILY BBQ– PLEASANTON

MAY 12 – 16, 2010 NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, WASHINGTON D.C.

JUNE 18, 2010CHP OFFICER JOHN P. MILLER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sunol Valley Golf Club - Contact Tyler Hahn at 925-828-0466

JUNE 26, 2010NORCAL C.O.P.S. SUMMER PICNIC

AUGUST 11, 2010LAW ENFORCEMENT NIGHT AT SAN FRANCISCO GIANTSSan Francisco POA will be hosting a barbecue before the game

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PEER SUPPORTGROUP MEETINGS

You are invited to join ourpeer support group forC.O.P.S. members. Meetings are facilitated byNorCal C.O.P.S. trustee CarolEspinoza, mother of OfficerIsaac Espinoza, San Fran-cisco Police Department. The group is open to allC.O.P.S. survivors. If you haveany questions, please contact:

Carol [email protected]

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THANKS VICKY The Chapter’s Treasurer for over the past four years, Mrs. Vicky Olivera,has more than fulfilled her commitment to the Chapter and is steppingdown to focus on her new home and her job. Whether it was assisting with the transition of new Board Members,coordinating or volunteering with events, or offering personal support toour members, she did it with a friendly smile and from her heart. Vicky,your dedication and commitment to out Chapter has been outstandingand greatly appreciated. On behalf of the entire Nor Cal Board, its members and associates, wewant to THANK her for a job very well done!

Welcome Eileen Roberge We welcome Eileen to the executive board of NorCal C.O.P.S. Eileenwill be replacing Vicky as our Treasurer. Eileen is the mother of MichelleWalker and Grandmother to Amanda and Jennifer. Eileen has a tremendous amount of experience and will serve us well.She is excited to be stepping into the big shoes Vicky has left and we areall confident the shoes will fit and she will do a fabulous job.

WELCOME, Eileen

To NorCalSurvivors March 31st will be my last day asTreasurer of Northern CaliforniaConcerns of Police Survivors. It hasbeen a privilege being able to servethe families and friends of the offic-ers that made the ultimate sacrificeto make this a safer place for all ofus to live in. They will never be for-gotten, nor will any of you. I will con-tinue to come to the meetings, andI will continue to be there for any sur-vivor who needs me. C.O.P.S. ismy family now, and all of you willalways be in my heart.

Vicky OliveraTreasurer, NorCal C.O.P.S.

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National Police Week Activities

At the National Police Survivors'Conference each May during Na-tional Police Week, children whohave lost a parent to a line-of-dutydeath can participate in special ac-tivities. For many kids, this is thefirst time they have made contactwith peers - other kids who havegone through the same thing theyhave - the loss of a parent to a line-of-duty death. A dedicated staff ofprofessionals and volunteers as-sess the children's emotional well-being, listen and guide them throughany issues they wish to talk about,while participating in a variety of funactivities. Results of the emotionalassessments are provided to par-ents after Police Week so that, ifneeded, additional counseling canbe obtained at home. C.O.P.S. thanks the Alexander M.and June L. Maisin Foundation forbeing a major sponsor for C.O.P.S.Kids/Teen Programs during the 2010National Police Week.


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The Dublin CHP office dedicateda beautiful granite and marblememorial to honor the fallen heroeswho served the communities withintheir geographical boundaries ofAlameda and Contra CostaCounties. The Dublin CHP officelost its first officer, John P. Miller, inthe line of duty on Friday, November16, 2007. At 9:15 p.m. on November 16,2007, Officer Miller was on routinepatrol in the Livermore Valley whena 911 caller alerted CHP units of apossible drunk driver (DUI) onInterstate 580. John was in the areaand was actively searching for thevehicle when units were advised thesuspected DUI driver exited thefreeway at North Livermore Avenue.John exited the freeway, along withother units, and began checking therural roads in the area for thevehicle. Within moments, dispatchadvised CHP units that LivermorePolice Department was in pursuitof the vehicle eastbound onInterstate 580. In an effort to assistin the apprehension of this driver,John headed back towards thefreeway, but was involved in acollision. John succumbed to hisinjuries at the scene and the DUIdriver was ultimately stopped byLivermore P.D. and arrested byDublin CHP. A candlelight vigil was hosted bythe Dublin CHP Squad Club onSunday, November 15, 2009, theevening before the John P. MillerFreeway Dedication ceremony. Thevigil was attended by over 150 familymembers, CHP co-workers, andinvited guests. Dublin CHPCommander Mitchell Mueller, alongwith Golden Gate Division Chief

Dublin CHP Dedicates Officer Memorial to Fallen Heroes

Teresa Becher welcomed the groupand shared their thoughts regardingthe significance of such an event.Commander Mueller then lit thecandle of Stephanie Miller, John’swife, and then Stephanie turned forthe group to light their candles fromhers. The monuments designer,Bob Mattos, was assisted byCommander Mueller as theyunveiled the monument and a smallbench. The small bench beside themonument has a granite engravedCHP campaign hat affixed to it, asa solemn reminder of this officerwho was killed in the line of duty. The five-foot high monument,designed by Bras and MattosMonuments of Hayward, is situatedin the corner of the office gardenwhere all who pass by or enter theparking lot are welcomed. Themonument is constructed with agranite base, has three marblepanels, and has a 150 pound

engraved granite CHP badge affixedto the middle panel. The first panelhas a picture of Officer Millerfollowed by his name, identificationnumber and E.O.W. date. Thecenter panel is engraved with abeautiful United States andCalifornia flag followed by the CHPmission of “Safety, Service andSecurity.” The third panel isengraved with the Oath of Office,which John and every CHP officertakes on their graduation day fromthe Academy. The words, “Assistthose in peril or distress, and, ifnecessary, lay down my life ratherthan swerve from the path of duty”remind us of our heroes and theircontributions. The Dublin CHP office would liketo thank Bob and Bobby Mattosfrom Bras and Mattos Monumentsof Hayward, and the many privatedonors who funded the entiremonument and its lighting system.

CHP Officer John P. Miller Memorial in front of Dublin Office

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In The Line of Duty2010 HONORED OFFICERS

Marshal Charles F. LehmanAnaheim Marshal’s Office

EOW: July 23, 1872

Deputy Marshal BlundellVernon Marshal’s Office

EOW: June 21, 1919

CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL CEREMONIESMAY 6 & 7 * 10th Street at Capitol Mall * Sacramento

www.camemorial.org

HONORED OFFICERS ENROLLED FROM PRIOR YEARS

Officer Owen F. McManusUnion Pacific Railroad Police Dept.

EOW: March 31, 1933

Sheriff Hal A. SingletonGlenn Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

EOW: December 26, 1951

Sergeant Curtis MasseyCulver City Police Department

EOW: January 28, 2009

Sergeant Greg HernandezTulare Co. Sheriff’s Dept.EOW: February 6, 2009

Sergeant Mark DunakinOakland Police Dept.

EOW: March 21, 2009

Sergeant Ervin RomansOakland Police Dept.

EOW: March 21, 2009

Sergeant Daniel SakaiOakland Police Dept.

EOW: March 21, 2009

Officer John HegeOakland Police Dept.

EOW: March 22, 2009

Sergeant Steve MayModesto Police Dept.EOW: July 23, 2009

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On Tuesday evening May 4th thepolice station in East Palo Alto willbe named in honor of fallen officerRich May. It has been over fouryears since Officer May wasruthlessly gunned down on January7, 2006. The trial is over and thekiller has been sentenced to death.

Ofc. Rich May, East Palo Alto PD

California Police Chiefs’Association HonorsFallen Heroes During the first week of Marchthe California Police ChiefsAssociation held their annualsymposium. This year the eventwas hosted by San Jose Police.On Tuesday, March 2nd PresidentSandy Fontana and SecretaryTami McMillan attended amemorial service for the six fallenofficers in 2009. The ceremonywas held in the historic CaliforniaTheater in downtown San Josewith a video tribute about eachfallen hero along with prayer anda speech from Attorney GeneralJerry Brown.

East Palo Alto Police dedicate new station to fallen hero To honor the memory of OfficerMay the police station will be namedafter this fallen hero. This event,which will be five days before OfficerMay would have turned 43, is duringthe week of both the San Mateo

County Memorial and theSacramento Memorial. For more information pleasecontact Tami [email protected] 650-255-5721.


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On a beautiful, sunny Mondaymorning in the Livermore Valley ofAlameda County, a portion ofInterstate 580 between North FlynnRoad (Altamont Pass) and AirwayBoulevard was dedicated to fallenCalifornia Highway Patrol (CHP)Officer John P. Miller. OnNovember 16, 2009, the secondanniversary of John’s passing intoeternal life, over 350 familymembers, friends, CHP Dublin Areaco-workers and dignitaries gatheredto honor John and his family for theirsacrifice. The Honorable JoanBuchanan, Assembly member fromthe 15th District, authored theresolution dedication. Assemblymember Buchanan presented theresolution during the ceremony toJohn’s wife, Stephanie, his children,Chandler and Reese, and Carolyn,his mother. The Dublin Area CHP officehosted a private unveiling for thefreeway sign erected on westboundInterstate 580 at North Flynn Road.The Miller family, joined by CHPCommissioner Joe Farrow, DeputyCommissioner Skip Carter,Assistant Commissioners TimClark, Max Santiago, and MonaPrieto, along with Golden GateDivision Chief Teresa Becher and asmall entourage of CHP delegateswalked onto the hillside where thecovered sign was placed. As aprocession of Dublin CHP motorsand cars followed by motor officerrepresentatives from every lawenforcement agency in AlamedaCounty passed the sign, two CHPofficers who worked with Johnunveiled the sign for John’s family.Stephanie and Carolyn then placeda wreath on the sign’s post, officiallydedicating the newly opened “CHP

Freeway Dedicated in Honor of Fallen CHP Officer John P. Miller

Officer John P. Miller MemorialFreeway.” The freeway dedication wasimmediately followed by a formalpresentation at the Livermore AreaRecreation and Park DepartmentCommunity Center. CHP DublinArea Commander Mitchell Muelleremceed the event which celebratedthe many accomplishments ofJohn’s short time with us andincluded guest speakers andphotograph vignettes. Among thespeakers were Commissioner JoeFarrow; Assembly member JoanBuchanon; John’s uncle, RickWilliams; John’s roommate duringthe 27-week CHP Academy, OfficerJason Montez, and NorCal C.O.P.S.Immediate Past President andretired Dublin CHP Officer, TammyCallahan-Monego. Stephanie Miller

also shared cherished memories ofJohn; her best friend, father of herchildren, and husband. John issurely missed by not only his family,but his many friends and co-workers! The morning dedication wasclosed by six-year old, KaitlynWinfeldt-Marino, who sang “ThePrayer” as a video collage of John,his family, and his friends, played inthe foreground for the audience.The Miller family and the DublinCHP office would like to thankNorCal C.O.P.S., the CHPExecutive management team, theHonorable Joan Buchanan, theCalifornia Association of HighwayPatrolmen, the California HighwayPatrol 11-99 Foundation, andothers who created the manyspecial memories for all to enjoy.

Assembly Member Buchanan presents Stephanie, Chandler andReese with the Freeway Dedication Resolution

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Deputy Joel WahlenmaierFresno Co. Sheriff's Dept.EOW: February 25, 2010

Deputy Sheriff Ken CollierSan Diego Co. Sheriff's Dept.

EOW: February 28, 2010

The NorCal C.O.P.S. Chaptercovers all of the

Law Enforcement Agenciesin Northern California

In the event of an In Line of Duty Officer death,Northern California C.O.P.S. Chapter will be thereto help the families and co-workers through theirtroubled times. We offer emotional support and we will do what-ever it takes to get the family back on its feet. Our family of survivors increased by four in 2008and already it has increased by four more in 2009. We are non-profit and are supported only by do-nations from police agencies and private donors. If your organization can hold a charity event suchas a bike ride, 5K run, cake walk or anything to helpus raise funds please feel free to contact Presi-dent Sandy Fontana at 650-851-2361.

Police Officer Javier BejarReedley Police Department

EOW: March 1, 2010

Sergeant Ira G. Essoe Sr.Orange County Sheriff's Dept.

EOW: February 4, 2010

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We Thank our Donors for their support!American Medical Response

Carlton A. SmirniChristine/Richard Cole

Coca-ColaCraig Wuennenberg

D. Feldhaus & C. DizonDan & Lori Toomey

Dave SpisakDeborah Linden

Dkarla LeachE. Olivarria & E. Nuxoll

Edmund & Carolyn PecinovskyEric Lederer & Lori LunaGary & Collene CampbellGeorge & Dorothy NieslGlenn & Alice Van OsdolGreg & Vassie KyritsisHarold & Linda HoigIan & Janine Willis

Wayne & Barbara Reimers inMemory of Gene Muehleisen

Nancy M. Glen in Memory ofGene Muehleisen

James Muehleisen in Memoryof Gene Muehlesen

Steve & Karen BissetLarry & Juana Carter

James & Courtney FilippiJames & Sandra Pope

Joanna MooreJohn LopezKaren Lozito

Katherine HobsonKelley & Darrell Kelley

Kelly Esparza

Laura LormanLori Lee

Marci HendersenMichael & Judy Miceli

Michael DaviesPatricia & Paul MastersonPaul & Cathyren Cappitelli

Peter BallewRichard & Kimberly MoganRodman & Diana Verrips

Safeway StoresSan Bernardino CHP

Shane/Cecelia MascitelliSJ POA Blue KnightsSJ Police Officer Assn

Tenderloin StationThomas & Marilyn Liddicoat

Wayne Windma390 Squad Club

During National Police Week (thecalendar week that includes May 15),C.O.P.S. encourages the display ofblue ribbons on car antennas.C.O.P.S. distributes over 1,000,000blue ribbons prior to National PoliceWeek to law enforcement agenciesto display on cruiser antennas. Law enforcement personnel areencouraged to tie blue ribbons tocruiser antennas. Citizens are en-couraged to tie blue ribbons to theircar antennas. These blue ribbonsare a reminder of law enforcementpersonnel who have made the ulti-mate sacrifice and in honor of thosemen and women who serve theircommunities 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week, year in and year out. This project takes place in Febru-ary, March, and April every year. Any strip of royal blue ribbon willwork. If you are a member of thelaw enforcement community, youmay place your order with a mini-

Blue Ribbon Campaign during National Police Weekmum of 25 ribbons and a maximumof 500 per request.

California Peace Officers’ AssociationPresents its

SECOND ANNUALCPOA MEMORIAL RUN

5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run and Family BBQ

Saturday, May 8, 2010Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton, CA

Proceeds to benefit NORCAL C.O.P.S.This event is family oriented and open to all Law Enforcement, their familiesand friends of Law Enforcement. This annual event is held to honor and re-member peace officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

More information and registation at:www.onyourmarkevents.com

Go to the Nation C.O.P.S. websiteat nationalcops.org to order.

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