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10-5 News From Your HDSA December, 2013 2013 volume 4 HDSA - Supporting the Sheriff’s Department Since 1974 By Sheriff Bill Gore The Year in Review By Marilee Howe, President, HDSA 2013 has been a very productive year for Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association (HDSA) and our support of the three main components of our stated mission. Training: The A Range & Duffy’s Town facility has been largely built, maintained, and improved through the efforts of the HDSA, and is one of the finest law enforcement training facilities available. HDSA also underwrites critical needs training courses. Equipment: HDSA provides substantial funds for the purchase of equipment which improves the safety of sworn personnel in the performance of their duties. Community Outreach & Education: HDSA owns and operates the Wm. B. Kolender Sheriff’s Museum in Old Town, which hosts thousands of visitors a year in its 6800 square foot facility. A key element of the success of HDSA is the literally thousands of hours of donated time, materials, and even donated venues for fundraising events, by members and others. Without this highly skilled labor we could not accomplish what we do. These volunteers includes top level managers providing expertise, contractors managing major projects, electricians, construction labor, retired sworn Sheriff’s Department personnel of all ranks, lawyers, judges, web site designers, concept designers, architects and more, all volunteering their services, materials, and property for the benefit of the Department. This year, through dues and fundraising, HDSA raised approximately $460,000 for our various projects. Through the assistance and generosity of our skilled volunteer labor force, including HDSA members, DSA members, RDSA members, and Community Leaders, we accomplished what would otherwise cost in the multi-millions of dollars, if we were required to pay full cost for each project, materials, labor and venues. This newsletter will outline the many accomplishments of each of the components of HDSA’s mission. Please take a look at what you have accomplished through your support! You will also find the contact information for Board Officers, and Directors. If you are not already, consider being part of the volunteer force, utilizing your unique skills to advance the goals of the organization. Consider asking your friends and business associates to become involved and join our wonderful team. For more information, please visit us at our website, sdchdsa.org, 'like us' on Facebook, and visit the Sheriff's Museum website at sheriffsmuseum.org. Thank you for your loyal support! As we began 2013, none of us could have imagined what a banner year it would turn out to be. Today the staff of the San Diego Sheriff's Department is the largest in our hi- tory. We're housing more inmates than ever before and we are taking on major policy challenges that have the potential to make or break public safety in this region. Just a few months ago the City of San Diego was in turmoil. Day after day new accusations were coming forward describing the misconduct of Mayor Bob Filner. It looked like the city was in for a long, protracted fight--legal and political. Meanwhile, our department took on the criminal investigation. Amidst all the publicity, our investigators kept their eye on the ball. The up- shot: Mayor Filner resigned and pled guilty to felony and misde- meanor counts. That sad chapter is now behind us. A key part of turning this civic nightmare around was the professionalism of the Sheriff's team. At about that same time our homicide investigators began a search for James DiMaggio. DiMaggio was suspected of ab- ducting sixteen year old Hannah Anderson after brutally killing her mom and little brother. He then used a timing device to set his house on fire. The investigation went interstate. DiMaggio was spotted in a remote area of Idaho and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team was able to take out the suspect and rescue Hannah. All the while our investigators and crime lab team sorted through fire scene debris and pieced together the tragic events. We were able to point the blame squarely where it be- longed. Those were just two high profile cases--and I haven't even mentioned rescues by our Search and Rescue Team and our ASTREA crew or Operation A team, which sent deputy sheriffs undercover into high schools to identify and stop drug dealing. The year brought other high profile successes. Our Detentions Services Bureau has taken on one of the biggest changes in criminal justice in a generation. As a result of the state's Crimi- nal Justice Realignment, we have more inmates in our jail facili- ties at any time in this department's history. Thanks to the work of our Re-entry professionals, we have put many of the inmates on a Re-entry Roadmap with the aim of reducing recidivism and giving the offender a chance to succeed when they're released from our custody. We've even opened a module specially ori- ented to addressing the needs of veterans. Significantly, the Law Enforcement Services Bureau has made great strides on Information Led Policing. There is no challenge greater for this department right now than the job of integrating what our crime analysts do--with the mission of our patrol depu- ties and investigators. All of these efforts show the men and women of our department taking on major challenges--and in a real sense making it look routine. I thank all of the members of HDSA for your support for our front line operations. Without you we would be far less ef- fective. You are part of this family.
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10-5 News From Your HDSA
December, 2013
2013 volume 4 HDSA - Supporting the Sheriff’s Department Since 1974
By Sheriff Bill Gore The Year in Review By Marilee Howe, President, HDSA
2013 has been a very productive year for Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association (HDSA) and our support of the three main components of our stated mission. Training: The A Range & Duffy’s
Town facility has been largely built, maintained, and improved through the efforts of the HDSA, and is one of the finest law enforcement training facilities available. HDSA also underwrites critical needs training courses. Equipment: HDSA provides substantial funds for the purchase of equipment which improves the safety of sworn personnel in the performance of their duties. Community Outreach & Education: HDSA owns and operates the Wm. B. Kolender Sheriff’s Museum in Old Town, which hosts thousands of visitors a year in its 6800 square foot facility.
A key element of the success of HDSA is the literally thousands of hours of donated time, materials, and even donated venues for fundraising events, by members and others. Without this highly skilled labor we could not accomplish what we do. These volunteers includes top level managers providing expertise, contractors managing major projects, electricians, construction labor, retired sworn Sheriff’s Department personnel of all ranks, lawyers, judges, web site designers, concept designers, architects and more, all volunteering their services, materials, and property for the benefit of the Department.
This year, through dues and fundraising, HDSA raised approximately $460,000 for our various projects. Through the assistance and generosity of our skilled volunteer labor force, including HDSA members, DSA members, RDSA members, and Community Leaders, we accomplished what would otherwise cost in the multi-millions of dollars, if we were required to pay full cost for each project, materials, labor and venues.
This newsletter will outline the many accomplishments of each of the components of HDSA’s mission. Please take a look at what you have accomplished through your support! You will also find the contact information for Board Officers, and Directors. If you are not already, consider being part of the volunteer force, utilizing your unique skills to advance the goals of the organization.
Consider asking your friends and business associates to become involved and join our wonderful team. For more information, please visit us at our website, sdchdsa.org, 'like us' on Facebook, and visit the Sheriff's Museum website at sheriffsmuseum.org. Thank you for your loyal support!
As we began 2013, none of us could have imagined what a banner year it would turn out to be. Today the staff of the San Diego Sheriff's Department is the largest in our hi- tory. We're housing more inmates than ever before and we are taking on major policy challenges that have the potential to make or break public safety in this region. Just a few months ago the City of San Diego was in turmoil. Day after day new accusations were coming forward describing the misconduct of Mayor Bob Filner. It looked like the city was in for a long, protracted fight--legal and political. Meanwhile, our department took on the criminal investigation. Amidst all the publicity, our investigators kept their eye on the ball. The up-shot: Mayor Filner resigned and pled guilty to felony and misde-meanor counts. That sad chapter is now behind us. A key part of turning this civic nightmare around was the professionalism of the Sheriff's team. At about that same time our homicide investigators began a search for James DiMaggio. DiMaggio was suspected of ab-ducting sixteen year old Hannah Anderson after brutally killing her mom and little brother. He then used a timing device to set his house on fire. The investigation went interstate. DiMaggio was spotted in a remote area of Idaho and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team was able to take out the suspect and rescue Hannah. All the while our investigators and crime lab team sorted through fire scene debris and pieced together the tragic events. We were able to point the blame squarely where it be-longed. Those were just two high profile cases--and I haven't even mentioned rescues by our Search and Rescue Team and our ASTREA crew or Operation A team, which sent deputy sheriffs undercover into high schools to identify and stop drug dealing. The year brought other high profile successes. Our Detentions Services Bureau has taken on one of the biggest changes in criminal justice in a generation. As a result of the state's Crimi-nal Justice Realignment, we have more inmates in our jail facili-ties at any time in this department's history. Thanks to the work of our Re-entry professionals, we have put many of the inmates on a Re-entry Roadmap with the aim of reducing recidivism and giving the offender a chance to succeed when they're released from our custody. We've even opened a module specially ori-ented to addressing the needs of veterans. Significantly, the Law Enforcement Services Bureau has made great strides on Information Led Policing. There is no challenge greater for this department right now than the job of integrating what our crime analysts do--with the mission of our patrol depu-ties and investigators. All of these efforts show the men and women of our department taking on major challenges--and in a real sense making it look routine. I thank all of the members of HDSA for your support for our front line operations. Without you we would be far less ef-fective. You are part of this family.
O n the right are construction
photos of when the Rappel Tower was being rebuilt
earlier this year. A $75,000 grant was given by HDSA to help with the rebuilding efforts. Since the project
completion date, both SED and SWAT deputies have
benefited from the training.
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H otel Renovation at the A-Range Facility was finished this year. For a continuous 40 years this structure was heavily used by over 500,000 law enforcement
personnel. The rebuilding process included: new lumber,
new lighting and electrical parts, new doors and windows, a new
roof and new exterior siding and trim. The four pictures
to the left illustrate the rebuilding efforts of the Hotel. The US Marine
Corps assisted with the construction.
T he Electrical Project started back in 2005 to meet the future
needs of Duffy’s Town, A-Range classrooms and K-9 Facilities. After 8
years of hard work and a grant totaling $160,000,
from the HDSA, the project is finished. In 2013 $56,000
alone of the overall $160,000 total was provided by HDSA. Lastly, over 2,000 labor hours were volunteered to
help complete the project.
A-Range Facility - Project Updates & Photos!
2013 BOARD MEMBERS
ELECTRICAL PROJECT HOTEL RENOVATION
RAPPEL TOWER
K-9 FIELD T he completed upgrades to the K-9 Fields (pictured left) include: 700
yards of amended top soil, a new
sprinkler system and hydro seeding
over an acre of ground. Parking canopies for the K-9 vehicles are next on the list.
Abeer Hage 858 231-4110
Bob O’Neill 858 278-9244
Dario DeLuca
858 755-0216
Dr. Jamal Habib
858 432-4625
Leo Hamel
619 299-1500
Mike Nesbit 619 733-8452
George Burnett, Jr.
858 945-0442
Jeff Basford 858 442-3762
Scott Silverman 619 993-2738
David Zolezzi
619 250-5522
C huck Curtis, Museum Volunteer and Facilities Chair, with the help of Baxter Frame Company created the
overall design used in the Honor Room. In addition to overseeing the design construction, Chuck also led
the historical search for all our department’s medal recipients.
When asked about the motivation behind this 8 month endeavor of
redesigning the Honor Room, Chuck said, “I felt it was necessary
to honor those recipients of previous medals.” Chuck also credited Viet Do, a Museum Volunteer and Concept Designer,
who was eager to join the project in honor of his grandfather. One of
the first things Viet did was donate and setup all the studio lighting for the Honor Room. He also produced
the Honor Room video, which depicts and honors the fallen.
Finally, when asked about funding for the project, Chuck mentioned
presenting the idea to the DSA with cost projections, which they agreed
to underwrite the same day. Looking forward, Chuck stated that he
can’t wait to begin work on the Museum’s front facade.
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Redesigned Honor Room - Interview & Photos! New Museum Designs - Facade Photos & Updates!
P ictured right is a dedication plaque to our San Diego County Deputy Sheriff’s Association. This plaque has been affixed to the wall in the newly redesigned Honor Room, to thank the DSA for underwriting the costs of this major project.
T
he picture to the left is
another dedication plaque that is
mounted in the Honor Room. This plaque is to honor
those that have lost their lives in
the line of duty and others recognized
for their bravery.
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Redesigned Honor Room - Interview & Photos! New Museum Designs - Facade Photos & Updates!
ictured right is a concept design for the Museum’s new facade. The ideas
were carefully crafted by our very own
Museum Members and Volunteers, while the design itself was
brought to life by Museum Volunteer
and Concept Designer, Viet Do.
Thanks to the success of the
HDSA’s fundraising efforts this project is
currently in the design and permit processes. HDSA hopes to complete the Museum Facade in 2014. The Museum would also like to thank Dan Levy Construction, Inc. for overseeing the project and for donating their services. Through their support
and discounted supplies, the Museum will be able to construct the basic structure and the exquisite detail at a very reasonable price. For the hundreds of labor hours that were given at the Museum this past year, we would like to give
a special thanks to the following people: Rusty Burkett (Dept. Liaison Chair & Museum Volunteer), Rick Simica (Volunteer Chair & Museum Volunteer), Chuck Curtis (Facilities Chair & Museum Volunteer), Mark Nesbit
(Museum Chair & Museum Volunteer), Mike Nesbit (Museum Volunteer) and Viet Do (Concept Designer & Museum Volunteer). These individuals, with the help of many others, have fully redesigned and updated the Museum to a
Premiere status. They helped recruit Museum volunteers, kept our educational tutorials/exhibits up to date and have successfully maintained a fun yet professional environment for our visitors and guests. All of this was done on a shoe
string budget and volunteered time. Viet Do’s concept designs have provided a new vision for an improved view of how our community receives our educational
message about law enforcement. So, please keep up the great work and we look forward to seeing what is next!
License #270046
Dan Levy Construction, Inc
General Contractor
Tenant Improvements - Restaurants - Commercial
HDSA Member and Committee Volunteer
Dan Levy President [email protected]
619 284-9227 619 284-1463 fax
3435 Camino del Rio South Suite 215 San Diego, CA 92108 www.danlevyconstruction.com
Pictured here is a close up of the new entryway.
This photo portrays the second story balcony.
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Fundraising Events - Buena Vista Winery & Build For Tomorrow
ABEER & GEORGE HAGE AT THE TOWN SHERIFF’S TABLE WITH FAMILY.
THE CROSSER TABLE
THE LEO HAMEL FAMILY
RON ROBERTS, DARIO DELUCA & SHERIFF GORE
GUESTS ENJOYING THE FESTIVITIES.
SHERIFF GORE, CPT. DAVE MOSS, GUEST, & DARIO DELUCA
MICHELLE DELUCA WELCOMING GUESTS.
A t the Sheriff’s Museum on August 22nd, Buena Vista Winery launched a new wine, “Legendary Badge,” in honor of the Sheriff’s Department. During the event John Charles Boisett, the owner of Buena Vista Winery, graciously donated $5,000 to the Museum in
addition to donating over a hundred bottles of Legendary Badge. These bottles of wine have since been used to help underwrite the Build for Tomorrow Fundraiser (featured below). The
Count was also in attendance during the event and provided free entertainment services.
DARIO DELUCA, GEORGE & ABEER HAGE
MATT CLAY (DSA), JOHN CHARLES BOISETT & GUEST ENJOYING LEGENDARY BADGE. SHERIFF GORE, MARILEE HOWE, JOHN CHARLES BOISETT & THE COUNT JOHN CHARLES BOISETT, SHERIFF GORE & THE COUNT
n September 15th, Pacifica Enterprises generously hosted the HDSA’s 2013 Gala Event, Build for Tomorrow. We had over 500 guests in attendance, enjoying everything from fresh lemonade provided by Hot Dog on a Stick to competitive games of black jack. The western themed celebration also brought out some fierce competitors, with over $68,000 being raised during the live auction event and $135,000 overall.
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Equipment Purchases - Details & Photos!
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PRESIDENT
Marilee Howe 619 613-8774
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bob Kipper 760 310-3356
TREASURER
Cecil Kincaid, CPA 760 936-3525
SECRETARY
Allan Rappoport
858 560-9255 [email protected]
2013 BOARD OFFICERS T he Law Enforcement Services Bureau (LESB) and the Detentions Service Bureau
(DSB) has received over $150,000, which was given through multiple HDSA grants. All the equipment pictured below has been purchased and received except for the jackets,
which have just been purchased. On top of all the equipment that is pictured and described below, HDSA also gave a grant covering tuition costs for training classes for the
Breaching Wall and for Breaching Techniques. The HDSA is proud to be able to fund the below equipment and training, which otherwise
would not be available under current Sheriff’s Department funding sources. These purchases will increase the safety of both our Rescue and Detention Services.
A 3 Season Soft Shell, High Visibility Search and Rescue Jackets is pictured above. One
hundred and eighty of these jackets have been purchased and will soon
be delivered to the Search and Rescue Department. The plan is to issue jackets to all SAR volunteers
upon entry into the unit.
The image below illustrates the use of an Armored Mobility Ballistic Shield. Twenty of these shields have been ordered and delivered to the Department. They are extremely valuable
due to the fact that they can be instantly mounted on doors, windows or through other
positions. These shields are crucial to the safety of our deputies by providing protection
during high risk operations.
A Body Bite Suit (pictured right) was ordered for the K-9 Unit. This suit is a great choice due to the flexibility in training it can
provide. For instance, the suit can be worn in very confined spaces such as closets, small rooms, vehicles and aircrafts. It
can also be used to help train dogs under low hanging
structures.
To the right is a picture of a Polaris Ranger XP 900 Utility Vehicle.
Two of these vehicles were purchased by Search and Rescue
and will be used for, but not limited to, carrying injured people and transporting heavy equipment.
They can maneuver well in secluded off road areas which will
greatly help with the transportation of injured people. Before these
vehicles were purchased, Rescue personnel had to hand carry the
injured out to a main road.
Pictured below is a Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Extension Device. Ten were
purchased to assist deputies working in Detentions. The purpose of the device is to help safely push back any barricade
while also sending a spray of OC into the cell.
A-Range Luncheon - New Members & Photos!
H DSA President Marilee Howe, from left to right,
inducted nine new members (Pictured right). CHAD
GALVAS joined HDSA as a Sergeant and was sponsored
by Bill Raver. Chad is the President of Business and
Contractors Insurance Services Inc. and resides in El
Cajon with his wife Gina. SUSANNE SCHALIN,
sponsored by Mike Ibe, joined as a Commander. Susanne is
in Sales and Marketing at Western Devcon Inc. and
currently resides in Rancho Santa Fe. TIM DUOOS, who joined as a Sergeant, was sponsored by John Cavanaugh, and is the President
and CEO of American Student Financial Group. He and his wife, Lynn, live in the city of Del Mar. CHRIS JOSH, who joined as a Sergeant, was sponsored by George McGregor, and is a Manager of Engineering and
Logistics at McGregor and Associations. Chris and his wife, Laura, live in the city of San Diego. ROBERT CENKO, sponsored by Edward Bonoy, joined as a Deputy. Robert is the Owner of Western Wealth
Management and currently resides in the City of San Diego. JAMES KIDRICK, who joined as a Captain, was sponsored by Scott Murdock, and is the President and CEO of the San Diego Air and Space Museum. James
and his wife Andie live in El Cajon. RUSSELL RIVIERE joined HDSA as a Sergeant and was sponsored by Pat Rippetoe. Russell is a Partner at Olins, Riviere, Coates and Bagula law firm and lives with his wife Amy in San Marcos. MICHAEL MCGEATH, sponsored by Sheriff William Gore, joined as a Sergeant. Michael is the
owner of Brooklyn Girl Eatery. He lives in the City of La Jolla with his wife Victoria.
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SHERIFF GORE & LEO HAMEL K-9 UNIT RUNNING TRAINING EXERCISE. SHERIFF GORE WITH COL. FARNHAM
SGT. PAT O’BRIAN, DARIO & CLAY HOWE
SWAT RUNNING BREACHING WALL EXERCISE.
THE SWAT TEAM DRESSED OUT IN COMPLETE GEAR & EQUIPMENT.
AMOUNG THE CROWD IS KIM CROSSER (HDSA
MEMBER) & DR. JAMAL HABIB ENJOYING THE SHOW.
Ever wonder who is behind the Fun Shoots?
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October Fun Shoot
To the right are the October Fun Shoot winners. The Fun Shoots are always popular, this time selling out a month prior! We want to thank all 60 partici-pations, who came out for a great time and picked up some pointers from the Range Officers at each stage.
The fun shoot consisted of five stages and two divisions. Medal winners in the advanced division were: Kelly Howard 1st place Western, Luke Thomas 2nd Place Western shoot. New HDSA member and sharp shooter Arlo Nugent took 1st at the Accuracy Shoot, Kim Crosser finished 2nd. Luke Thomas won the 1st in the Steel Challenge and Torrey Jordan placed 2nd. At the steel falling plate stage Bill Raver placed 1st and Dave Kennedy 2nd. The .22
cal tree was no match for 1st place Aaron Fisher and 2nd Place Eric Montgomery.
In novice division Corina Lopez took 1st at the Western stage, Tom Englehart finished 2nd. Alan Reoch is the newest sharpshooter taking first at the Accu-
racy shoot and Scott Murdock 2nd. Not disappointed Scott Murdock took first at the Steel Challenge and Roberta Hartly 2nd. Kathy Truex was 1st at the
Steel Falling Plate and Mike Zaspal 2nd. Darrick Swaney placed 1st at the .22 cal tree and Tony Perez 2nd.
Bob O'Neil, an HDSA Board Member, has been the driving force behind the Fun Shoots and the bi-monthly Basic Handgun Safety Courses (BHSC) held at the A-Range. Bob has been the chair of the Fun shoots and BHSC for the last nine years. Since that time hundreds of HDSA members, family members, and Sheriff Deputies’ family members have been through the Basic Handgun Safety Course. No doubt Bob has made a difference to those who have attended the courses and their fam-ily members. Students are instructed in proper firearm and ammo storage, firearm laws, and effective management of a firearm in their home. The Basic Handgun Safety Course is open to all HDSA and family members 18 years or older. We encourage you to bring a family member who is new to firearms or a long time shooter to refresh the fundamentals. Thank you, Bob for your years of dedication in provid-ing critical handgun safety training to our members and families.
