Arizona Highway Patrol Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
December 21, 2005
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Page 2
AHPA STAFF PRESENT Page 2
MEMBERS PRESENT Page 2
GUESTS PRESENT Page 2
NEW SWORN MEMBERS Page 2
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS Page 2
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED Page 2
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS Page 2
MEMBERS WHO HAVE QUIT AHPA Page 2
THANK YOU NOTES / FLOWERS Page 3
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY/FAMILY Page 3
LEGISLATIVE REPORT Page 5
TREASURER REPORT Page 5
MEDIA GUYS Page 5
LABOR REPORT Page 5
LEGAL REPORT Page 6
MEET & CONFER UPDATE Page 6
PRESIDENT ANDY SWANN Page 6
UNIFORM UPDATE Page 6
TWENTY YEAR RINGS Page 6
NEXT MEETING Page 6
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The meeting was called to order at 0900 hours by Executive Vice President Jimmy Chavez at the Phoenix Mountain Reserve Reception Center located in Phoenix. President Andy Swann was at St. Joseph hospital due to one of our motor officers being involved in a injury collision. During the meeting, President Swann arrived and advised that the officer was going to be held overnight for observation.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
President Andy Swann, Executive Vice President Jimmy Chavez; D-1 David Stopke; D-2 John Gigous; D-3 Jim Bee; D-4 John Smith; D-5 & Central Region Vice President Pat Eagan; D-6 Craig Bowles; D-7 (Absent); D-8 Quentin Mehr; D-9 Robby Craig; D-11 Bob Gilbert; D-12 (Absent); D-13 Metro East (Vacant); D-14 Metro West Rod Ferguson; D-15 (Proxy)Jimmy Chavez; D-16 Tim Kyochick; Headquarters (Vacant); Northern/Western Air Rescue Pete Sadler; Southern/Central Air Rescue (Vacant); OCI (Absent); OCN/1 (Vacant); OCN/II (Absent); Retired Central Zone (Absent); Retired Northern Zone Don Gump; Retired Southern Zone (Absent); Civilian Central Zone I Sandy Patterson; Civilian Zone II Vickie Williams; Civilian Central Zone & Assistant Treasurer Beverly Fuller; Civilian Southern Zone (Proxy) Becky Smith; Civilian Northern Zone Becky Smith; Retired Civilian Bob McCarthy; Treasurer Jack Hagarty
AHPA STAFF PRESENT:
Legal Counsel Greg Robinson; Lobbyist Stacey Gaus; Media Guys Michelle Davidson; Legal Services Jan Feltz & Mike Napier.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Garland Copeland, Chaplain Joe O’Donnell, Jack Watling, Robert Stout, Kim Cline, Marty Fink, Dale Mace.
GUESTS PRESENT:
Pauline Watling
Brenda Stout
Nathaniel Fink
Debbie Fink
NEW SWORN MEMBERS:
Daniel L. Cutchen #5981
NEW CIVILIAN MEMBERS:
Van R. Kelly #6492
Cindy Mason #6407
Pete Onni #5773
MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETIRED:
Marilyn F. Connors #3622
W.D. Bill Murphy #3272
MEMBERS WHO HAVE LEFT DPS:
Sworn: None
Civilian: None
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FLOWERS / THANK YOU LETTERS
Thank You Letters: Rex Tucker
Mack Crow
Linda Hirsch
J.T. McCann, Chief Flagstaff P.D.
William B. Pribil, Sheriff, Coconino County
Flowers: Gregg Girard
DEATHS – LINE OF DUTY / FAMILY:
Since the first of the year there have been 144 police officers killed in the line of duty nationally. Sixteen officers have died since the last meeting.
Nine were killed by gunfire
Three were killed in automobile collisions
Two were killed by heart attacks
One was struck by a vehicle
One was a victim of vehicular assault
Twelve were from Municipal Agencies
One was from a County Agency
Two were State Troopers (Pennsylvania & California)
One was from a State Narcotics Bureau (Oklahoma)
Fifteen were male
One was Female
1) Police Officer Brian Jackson
Dallas P.D. Texas
Age 28 Years of Service 5
Killed Sunday, November 13, 2005
Gunfire
2) Officer Andrew (Andy) Stevens
California Highway Patrol
Age 37 Years of Service 13
Killed Thursday November 17, 2005
Gunfire
3) Sergeant Scott Neal
Mexia Independent School District P.D. Texas
Age 31 Years of Service 3
Killed Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Gunfire (Accidental)
4) Patrol Officer Brandon (Teddy) Breland
Wiggins P.D. Mississippi
Age 23 Years of Service 5
Killed Sunday, November 27, 2005
Gunfire
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5) Patrol Officer Odell Fite
Wiggins P.D. Mississippi
Age 48 Years of Service 24
Killed Sunday, November 27, 2005
Gunfire
6) Detective Dillon Stewart
New York City P.D. New York
Age 35 Years of Service 5
Killed Monday, November 28, 2005
Gunfire
7) Officer Henry (Hank) Nava, Jr.
Ft. Worth P.D. Texas
Age 39 Years of Service 17
Killed Thursday, December 1, 2005
Gunfire
8) Detective Daniel Enchautegui
New York City P.D. New York
Age 28 Years of Service 3
Killed Saturday, December 10, 2005
Gunfire
9) Corporal Joseph R. Pokorny
Pennsylvania State Police
Age 45 Years of Service 22
Gunfire
10) Agent Choc Douglas Ericsson
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous
Drugs Control
Age 38 Years of Service N/A
Vehicular Assault
11) Police Officer Courtney Dickerson
Danville P.D. Virginia
Age 24 Years of Service 1
Automobile Collision
12) School Safety Agent Vivian A. Samuels
New York City P.D. New York
Age 56 Years of Service 24
Heart Attack
13) Lake Ranger Glen M. Collins
Shawnee P.D. Oklahoma
Age 72 Years of Service 37
Automobile Collision
14) Deputy Sheriff Jason Alexander Oliff
Brazoria County Sheriff”s Office, Texas
Age 27 Years of Service 4
Struck by Vehicle
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15) Police Officer Paul Robert Salmon
Phoenix P.D. Arizona
Age 22 Years of Service 6 Months
Automobile Collision
16) Patrolman Richard (Rick) Spaulding
Portsmouth P.D. Virginia
Age 49 Years of Service 9
Heart Attack
(For more information on these officers, refer to www.odmp [Officer Down Memorial Page])
Every month there has been at least one officer killed by a
heart attack. President Swann wanted to ask everyone to watch what you eat and participate in some type of physical activity to decompress from the job stress.
No family deaths were reported
A MOMENT OF SILENCE WAS HELD
LEGISLATIVE REPORT:
Stacy Glas advised that they have been working on two bills for the upcoming year. They are the Drop program for ASRS and Industrial Sick Leave for civilians. The hot topic is health cost for retirees. They have been meeting with the leadership in the House & Senate, along with the Governor’s staff. The session starts January 9th.
TREASURER REPORT:
General Checking: $ 96,125.91
Savings: $ 5,579.52
Merchandise: $ 7542.45
Bass: $ 1030.44
Rodeo: $ 6213.38
Golf: $ 25,704.27
Raffle: $ 52,600.04
Charities: $ 1729.34
PAC: $ 28,000.00
Smith Barney: $ 495,487.65
Smith Barney (Monument) $ 15,698.93
Snedaker Account (Originally) $ 40,084.00
(Remaining) $ 21,784.00
MEDIA GUYS:
Michelle stated they have been busy on the monthly newsletter.
Working on the Xmas Bears media bulletins and television spots.
LABOR REPORT:
Jan Felts advised there are two pending hearings in January. Charges have just been brought before POST on another employee.
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LEGAL REPORT:
Greg Robinson stated he has sent the Corp. Commission our required annual report.
MEET AND CONFER:
Both FOP Lodge 32 and the Association have agreed to use a third party arbitrator to run the election. There are still details to be finalized. Costs will be split between the Association and FOP Lodge 32. Election might be in February or March depending if the details can be finished.
Question being asked if what happens if the Association or Lodge 32 does not win by the required number of votes (half of the Department’s employees plus 1). Lodge 32 is trying to get the rules changed in the statute to have the majority vote decide the election.
PRESIDENT ANDY SWANN:
Attended a meeting yesterday with Director Vanderpool and Deputy Director Felix. Topics were: (1) 2080 hours of Industrial Sick leave for civilians, which the Department will support; (2) When overtime and sick leave can be used in the same week; (3) ASRS DROP program for civilians; (4) Department’s PE program; (5) Pay plans coming from the Governor’s office. (President Swann advised he has a meeting with the Governor’s staff in 2 weeks). He would like to ask for the same amount given to sworn to apply towards civilian’s ($3 Million).
Due to the pending Meet & Confer election, no Executive Staff will be at our monthly meetings until after the election.
UNIFORM UPDATE:
Due to the new vendor asking to be included, the wear testers are waiting to be issued these uniforms which will be worn for 6 weeks.
TWENTY YEAR RINGS:
President Swann presented 20 year rings to Jack Wating, Marty Fink, Dale Mack, Robert Stout, and Kim Cline.
MOTION TO ADJOURN BY ROBBY CRAIG, SECONDED BY JOHN , MOTION PASSED.
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday January 18, 2006 at 0900 at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve Reception Center, Phoenix, AZ.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Bee, Recording Secretary
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