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SILVER STAR
DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
JANUARY 2021
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DSA IN PICTURES
VISTA PATROL DEPUTIES pose with boxes of Thanksgiving meals
they were about to deliver. More on all the cool things this team in the
community on page 14. Thanks to Deputy Liah Ector for sharing.
JUST ANOTHER DAY at the office. CJ Rueda smiles beneath his
gas mask at a less lethal qualification class in December. This class is
composed of laterals and newly-graduated academy recruits. Thanks to
Deputy Rueda for sharing.
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DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VOL 37 NO 1
OFFICE STAFF
Rachel Parrott - Chief Admin Officer
President Vice President Secretary/Treasurer Director
Louisa Hicks - Bookkeeper Dawn Morabe Marlon McCurdy Raymond Castillo
David Leonhardi
Yvonne Waller - Receptionist
Monique Wengeler - Admin Assistant
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Chris Hennessey - Store Manager
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SILVER STAR EDITOR
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Danielle Benjamin Tevita Fifita Carl Gardenhire Cliff Rinder Robert Shawcroft
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4 President’s Report
5 Vice President’s Report
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The promotion of professionalism
in law enforcement by providing
service to the community, working
with the Department and County
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to represent deputy sheriffs of all
ranks in negotiating and protection
of their rights.
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Accountability, Respect,
Compassion, Courage and Trust
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editorial policy is to allow members
to express their individual opinions
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minimum age requirement to
and concerns within the necessary
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ON THE COVER:
Deputy CJ Rueda stands atop Mother Miguel
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HOW TO REACH THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President
David Leonhardi
DAVID LEONHARDI
(619) 206-1605
DLeonhardi@dsasd.org
◄►
W
Vice President
elcome to 2021! Last year was unlike directors have decided not to seek re-election.
Dawn Morabe
anything we’ve ever experienced, and for Every year, three seats are available for election
(760) 805-2104
most people it wasn’t a positive change. Although to the DSA board, so we will be welcoming
DMorabe@dsasd.org
2020 was challenging on many different fronts, at least two new directors onto our board in
I hope the members noticed our efforts to 2021. Outgoing director Carl Gardenhire has
◄►
minimize the effects that the coronavirus had decided not to seek re-election this year. I know
on our ability to serve our membership. I want Carl is passionate about our members and the
Secretary/Treasurer
to recognize the DSA staff members who went association, but I believe he is planning for
Marlon McCurdy
above and beyond to keep serving our members retirement before the end of another three-year
(760) 717-2250
in a strange year. Our staff kept the store open, term on our board. Carl has been a voice of
MMcCurdy@dsasd.org
went on the road to notarize documents for reason for his entire time on the board and he
members, adjusted their schedules, and were will be missed.
◄►
extremely innovative by coming up with ideas
to benefit members and host events such as our Tevita Fifita is also leaving the board this year and
Director Danielle Benjamin will not be seeking re-election. Tevita came onto
Halloween drive thru.
(619) 694-8682 the board earlier this year due to a retirement
DBenjamin@dsasd.org We were also met with very real and serious and was a welcomed addition. He also has a ton
political challenges in 2020. We were mostly to bring to our membership, but has a lot on
◄► successful in our battles against terrible his plate. Tevita has two young kids, is full-time
legislation, and that was due to the engagement SED, and is working on some personal goals as
Director Raymond Castillo
we had from our members and their families. well. Hopefully Tevita will return to our board
(619) 265-6381
Unfortunately, many of those battles will be in the future when he has more time and energy
RCastillo@dsasd.org
returning in 2021 and we will need help and to participate.
support from everyone to be successful again.
◄► Lastly, our Treasurer Marlon McCurdy is up for
Stay tuned for regular updates and requests
from the DSA for you to get involved by signing re-election. I will not say goodbye to Marlon, as
Director Tevita Fifita the election results are not yet in. Marlon has
petitions, sending letters to legislators, and other
(619) 838-2917 been a terrific contributor in his time on the
ways we can influence the decisionmakers.
TFifita@dsasd.org board. He’s done a great job as our treasurer
Lastly, I want to recognize our outgoing board and as our representative on our retiree medical
◄►
members. I do not yet know the results of trust. I sincerely wish Marlon the best of luck in
Director Carl Gardenhire this year’s election, but two of our incumbent his re-election bid, and I hope he will stay on the
(619) 241-1471 board for three more years.
CGardenhire@dsasd.org
Regardless of election
◄► results, the DSA is going to
navigate 2021, regardless of
Speaking For the Working Person, what happens, and we will
Director Cliff Rinder Speaking For You...
(619) 857-5891 keep striving to provide
CRinder@dsasd.org our members with the best
Smith | Steiner | Vanderpool benefits possible. As always,
Specializing in Labor and Employment Law, Personal Injury, we welcome your input and
◄►
Director Robert Shawcroft
Medical Malpractice, Sexual Harassment, Product Liability,
and Workers’ Compensation
suggestions. Thank you!
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VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
DAWN MORABE
12 Traits of Effective Police Leaders
This article is an excerpt and is reprinted with permission from Police1.com.
W hen studies are done on leadership, one thing holds
true: effective leaders focus on developing a culture of
rewards versus a culture of punishment. Here is how they do it.
9. Delegate to the expert in the room: Are able to hand over
projects to the most qualified instead of letting their ego or political
ambitions hurt the culture around them. A true leader knows how
to follow first and then steps up to lead when there is a gap in
1. Live their values: Effective leaders have a strong moral compass knowledge or skill level.
and have defined their values. They have a code of ethics on how to
treat others and their behaviors back up their words 10. Vision cast goals: The ability to set goals for a team or an
agency that are clear and concise and done in a way that generates
2. Realize position does not define leadership: Leadership is not momentum towards productivity. Most leaders approach goal
defined by a vertical position. Leaders who rely on their title or setting as a dictator rather than a vision caster. A dictator generates
position to influence others just do not seem to work well with resentment and low morale whereas a vision caster generates
others. Leaders who lead by their hierarchal position do not lead excitement and buy-in of the goals.
well, according to John Maxwell, because they fail to acknowledge
that leadership is about working with people. 11. Forgive: In “Good Boss, Bad Boss,” Robert Sutton writes, “Do
not hold grudges after losing an argument. Instead, help the victors
3. Set goals for interpersonal skill development: Personal implement their ideas with all your might.” Imagine how the police
development is ongoing, just like tactical skills, throughout our culture would be revolutionized if we learned from mistakes instead
lives. Effective leaders see their personality strengths and talents and of them being held against someone for their career. A culture of
continually work on making them stronger. They also identify where forgiveness would heal a lot of angry cops.
they are not as strong and set achievable goals for improvement such
as being slow to anger (less irritable) or listening more, instead of 12. Are solution-oriented: Identifying the problem is easy. Finding
being defensive or treating others with contempt. a solution takes creativity and brainpower. Effective leaders do not
complain, instead, they mull over the area that needs attention,
4. Say “Thank You” often: Effective leaders take the time to involve others in brainstorming and work it over until a feasible
appreciate the strengths of others with an encouraging word or solution is found.
gesture. Of course, it is their responsibility and expected of them
to do their job and do it well, but a word of acknowledgment and
gratitude goes far. True leadership is a lifestyle, not a position. Those who are effective
know they are change agents and seek out to be “iron that sharpens
5. Admit their mistakes: Effective leaders approach their mistakes iron.” To be an effective leader goes against human nature and
with humility instead of justification and defensiveness. This allows definitely against standardized police culture for it takes humility,
an organization to move forward instead of becoming stuck on commitment, and a strong work ethic on personal development.
blame and shame. So will you rise up and accept the challenge?
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6. Strive to be mentors and coaches: Effective leaders believe in
duplicating themselves so that others can rise up to be better leaders
themselves. High-level leaders encourage the people around them
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Randy Gulihur
Emergency Services Dinner Dance // The DSA member Dinner Dance, previously
S TAT I O N R E P S
Fred Duey rescheduled to February 13, has been rescheduled yet again due to the
GCCCD current public health order in place. The new event date is August 14,
Shannon Justice 2021 when, we hope, things are somewhat back to normal.
Lakeside Payroll Deductions for DSA Insurance Benefits //
Shain Stoner Payroll deductions for those DSA members with insurance benefits
Las Colinas have changed from 24 payroll deductions to 26. If you have questions
Scott Johnson about this, please contact Member Benefits Coordinator Louisa Hicks at
lhicks@dsasd.org.
Lemon Grove
Aaron Montan A “Day in the Life of a Deputy” Monthly Submission
NTF Contest Launches // The DSA is now accepting submissions in
Frank Haskell the form of pictures + anecdotes that showcase a “day of the life” of a
deputy. Submissions can be from on or off-duty adventures you deem
Poway
fun, funny, or inspiring. Each submission is equal to one entry into a
Marshall Abbott
monthly drawing for a $50 DSA store gift card. Send entries to info@
Prisoner Transportation dsasd.org. Photos may be used on social media or in the Silver Star. Gift
Matt Velarde card winners will be drawn on the last weekday of each month.
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to win a trip to the state or national memorial events at www.dsasd.org/
Ridgehaven memorial-trip-drawing. Class 1 active members only. Winners will be
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Upcoming Retirement Seminars
Featuring Nationwide, SDCERA, HealthInvest HRA (RMT), and the
DSA. Choose a date to attend and submit your RSVP via email to info@
dsasd.org. Lunch will be provided. Limited seats available.
Monday, January 25 | 12:00 - 5:00 pm. | Location: Ridgehaven
9621 Ridgehaven Ct, San Diego, CA 92123
Tuesday, January 26 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Location: DSA
13881 Danielson St, Poway, CA 92064 The DSA office remains
closed due to the current
public health order, but staff
RSVP via email noting which seminar you plan to attend: are available by phone and
INFO@DSASD.ORG email Monday through Friday,
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Current DSA Store hours are
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org/magen-online-security (login required). or info@dsasd.org.
Upcoming DSA Closures
January 18
> February 15
“Garage Sale” Ongoing // The DSA store is still clearing out items from inventory. Stop Upcoming General
by the DSA store anytime Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to peruse the items in the Member Meetings
downstairs meeting room. Great deals starting at just $2! January 14
February 11
Commememorative Badges // Thanks to all who ordered. Badges are scheduled to All meetings will be
arrive in March. Those who ordered will receive an email notifying them when their conducted virtually via Zoom
badge is available for pick-up. teleconference until further
notice. Meeting links can
be found on the DSA online
events calendar.
Retirement Seminars
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January 25 & 26
New 2021 Board Installation
Pkg $795.00 January 28
Law Enforcement Price The swearing-in of the 2021
In-Home Appointments Available board of directors will take
place virtually this year. Email
includes Wills and Powers of Attorneys
info@dsasd.org if you would
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This article is reprinted with permission from Police1.com.
Readers respond: What
should be the minimum
age requirement to
become a police officer?
More than 4,000 Police1 readers answered our poll
– here’s a summary of what readers had to say
This information comes from recent Police1 polls. Polls are updated on requirement for peace officers in the country.
the P1 homepage each month and open to all P1 readers. Make your
voice heard [at www.police1.com/polls] in our latest poll. “These jobs are complex, they’re difficult, and we should not just
hand them over to people who haven’t fully developed themselves,”
Under a proposal introduced by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, said Jones-Sawyer, who is chairman of the Assembly Public Safety
D-Los Angeles, California police officers would have to be 25 or get Committee.
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We asked Police1 readers what they thought the minimum age If I can serve my country in the military at 18 the same rule should
requirement should be for police officers. Sixty-three percent apply to serving my country domestically. Science does show that
cognitively individuals are still developing until their mid- to late-20s,
said it should be 21 years of age; 29% agree with the proposed
however, age does not factor in lived experiences that influence the
increase to 25 years of age. ability to process or connect with others during traumatic experiences.
Those prior life experiences can lend more credence for the officer
supporting their community and increased empathy. These should
LOOK AT MATURITY AND LIFE ALL be factors taken into consideration when choosing the proper
application, not solely based on age. — Angela Matthews
EXPERIENCE, NOT AGE
I respectfully disagree with the military and police comparison. Have
We have hired people in their late 20s and early 30s who didn’t make done both and retired from both, I can provide clear evidence of the
it. I think it has to be a maturity level of emotions and a completely differences. Joining the military at 18 years of age, you are controlled,
clear understanding of what LE actually does and sees and experiences directed and told what to do for years. It is a closed and controlled
rather than posting an age requirement. — David Garcia environment, and you have specific responsibilities. A police officer
is on his/her own after approximately 8-9 months in California, and
I started as a reserve deputy at the age of 19. As the head of my office, much less time in other parts of the country. Much life experience is
I would not make that type of decision to hire such a young person needed and should be required, prior to taking on the numerous and
regardless of how mature they are. You can hire too young, but I complicated responsibilities of law enforcement. — Donald Jenkins
believe you can’t hire too old. I think 24-28 is a great range for a first-
time officer. A little maturity and life experience are necessary for this
type of career. — Chris Matthews Continued on next page >>
Age doesn’t matter. Relevant education, life and work experience, and
maturity matter. To gain most of that takes a certain time, so I
would say 18 is illogical, even 21 isn’t old enough in most cases.
Kids who go straight into an academy after high school should
have a transitional stage where they work with training officers or
have other positions like in detention that are easier to monitor
instead of sending them out on their own. — Dominique Gourdon
The age doesn’t need to change, but I do believe anyone who wants LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Announcing the 2021 San Diego County Deputy
Sheriffs’ Foundation Scholarship Program
DSA Member and Dependent Scholarship applications are available at the
DSA or online at www.dsasd.org/scholarships. Submission deadline is April 2,
2021. More information below. Contact info@dsasd.org with questions.
LINE OF DUTY SCHOLARSHIPS
For Dependents
The San Diego County Deputy Sheriff's Foundation (SDCDSF) will award a total of nine scholarships each at $2,000. These scholarships
are awarded in memory of the nine SDSD Deputies who have given their lives in the line of duty.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Scholarships will be awarded to children of Active and Retired DSA members. To qualify for the scholarships, students must be accepted
to an accredited two- or four-year college or university during the term immediately following high school graduation.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
Candidates for the scholarships will be evaluated on Academic Achievement, Character, and Leadership. While the athletic achievement
of candidates will be looked at, it is not a determining factor for
scholarships to be awarded. Candidates must maintain a minimum
3.0 grade point average based on a weighted scale.
APPLICATIONS
Complete information and the application can be obtained at
the DSA Office or online at www.dsasd.org/scholarships. The
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application should be mailed to the Scholarship Chairperson,
Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, 13881 Danielson Street, Poway,
CA 92064. Applications for scholarships must be received by the
Scholarship Chairperson on or before April 2, 2021.
En orcement
MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS Buying or Selling your Home?
SDCDSF will award a total of four scholarships at $2,000 each to
Active DSA members in good standing. Payments will only be I donate from every transaction to provide
made to the school. Any Active DSA Member in good standing college scholarships to children of San Diego
who has been a member for at least one year may apply for the First Responders!
scholarship. Member must be enrolled in an accredited College
or University. Continuing education and online courses qualify
if University or College is accredited. Complete information and
the application can be obtained at the DSA Office or online at
www.dsasd.org/scholarships. A personal essay must accompany
the application.
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Silver Star ⭑ January 2021 11news DSA | DEPARTMENT | COUNTY | INDUSTRY
Serving Our Members,
Their Families & the
Community
The DSA board, staff, and Santa spent a morning with the City
of Lemon Grove during their bimonthly food bank on Saturday,
December 19. We handed out pumpkin and apple pies to local
residents thanks to our sponsors, California Coast Credit Union,
and spread some holiday cheer by passing out toys, books,
stockings, and candy canes to families. A special thank you to
City of Lemon Grove Mayor Racquel Vasquez and the deputies
from the Lemon Grove Substation for helping make this event a
reality! 2020 was a tough year for all, so we were grateful for the
chance to give back during the holiday season.
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12 Silver Star ⭑January 2021DSA STATION REPS NEEDED!
REPRESENT THE DEPUTIES ON YOUR TEAM
Station representatives are essential to the mission and the efficiency of the
Association. At least 1 representative per team is needed.
What does a DSA station rep do?
Relay information from DSA meetings to the DSA members on your team and work location
Provide input on command requests
Post DSA event + program flyers at your work location
Help brainstorm ideas for social events, wellness events, community + public relations
Write a station report for the Silver Star or provide content for the DSA's social media channels
Requirements: What's In It for You:
Current DSA member in good standing Serve your fellow deputies
Attend virtual or in-person member First to know important association information
meetings on the second & fourth Thursdays Up to $150 in gift cards to the DSA Store
of each month depending on participation
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DANIELLE BENJAMIN
DBENJAMIN@DSASD.ORG
www.dsasd.org/station-rep-program
Silver Star ⭑ January 2021 13feature | sdso media relations
Meet the Media Relations Team
by Lieutenant Ricardo Lopez
The Media Relations team with Sheriff Bill Gore at ASTREA Base in El Cajon, September 2020. From left to right: Sammy Castanon, Gabriella Ibarra, Lt. Ricardo Lopez,
Sheriff Bill Gore, Melissa Aquino, and Jeremy Fabunan.
I t’s probably a deputy’s least favorite job: giving an interview to a reporter.
Nowadays, law enforcement interactions with the media are a given.
However, talking to a reporter shouldn’t be a cause for anxiety or worry.
You’ve probably already met Media Relations Officers Melissa Aquino
and Sammy Castanon. They use their TV news backgrounds to prepare
deputies for interviews and build positive relationships with the media.
This is where Sheriff ’s Media Relations can help. Melissa and Sammy are always happy to answer your questions and listen
to your story ideas.
Whether it’s good news or bad news, Media Relations pushes out timely
and accurate information to media organizations in San Diego County Jeremy Fabunan oversees the Video Production Unit (VPU). Since joining
and across the globe. We do this in a variety of ways such as news releases, the Sheriff ’s Department back in March, our social media videos have gone
interviews, regular segments on local TV news stations, news conferences, viral and received rave reviews from our employees, as well as other law
and videos created by our Video Production Unit. enforcement agencies. Jeremy’s background as a filmmaker is invaluable
in showcasing the talents and hard work of our deputies and staff in a
As Media Relations Director, I serve as the Sheriff ’s Department’s official modern, entertaining format.
spokesperson. I work closely with Sheriff Gore and our command staff to
address and compose responses to media inquiries. In late 2019, Deputies Chris Luther and Carlos Vasquez from the Vista
Detention Facility were temporarily assigned to the Video Production Unit
Let me tell you a little bit about the great and diverse team that supports me to help with video and photo projects. They brought a new perspective from
in Media Relations. All possess special talents in writing, graphic design, their many years of working the frontlines and put those ideas into videos.
photography, and videography.
Recently, Deputy Mark Garrett from the San Marcos Sheriff ’s Station has
joined the Video Production Unit. Mark’s positive relationships with those
on patrol, as well as his experience in the field, will help to add to a unique
perspective of the Sheriff ’s Department that is rarely seen by the public.
Deputy Marcial Lopez serves as the Sheriff ’s liaison to Crime Stoppers.
He works closely with our detectives to generate leads for unsolved crimes
and cold cases. Rounding out the Media Relations Unit are Graphic Artist
Augustin “AJ” Moreno and Secretary Gabriella Ibarra. Both joined the
Media Relations team in 2020.
Speaking of 2020, to say it has been a challenging year for everyone is an
understatement. While our deputies have been keeping our communities
safe during these unprecedented times, Media Relations has been busy
letting the media know about the good work YOU are doing every day
to make a positive difference in the lives of the citizens you have sworn
to protect.
14 Silver Star ⭑January 2021Media Relations and the Video Production Unit covering a Mobile Field Force
(MFF) training at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, October 2020. From left to
right: Jeremy Fabunan, Deputy Marcial Lopez, and Deputy Mark Garrett.
As you know very well, social media has become THE source of information
for most people in this “24-hour news cycle” age. The Sheriff ’s Department
has a significant social media presence.
As of this writing, we have nearly 54,000 followers on our Twitter account.
We have nearly 14,000 followers on our Instagram account. If you haven’t Documenting the San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at
done so yet, please follow us on both platforms at @SDSheriff. the County Administration Center, May 2020. From left to right: Deputy Chris
Luther and Deputy Charlie Vasquez.
The Watch Commanders at the Communications Center have increased our
presence by posting timely and updated notifications on breaking news on
our Twitter account. They play a critical role in getting the newly created
“AutoHelo” messages out to the public. This feature was created by the Data
Services Division and provides ASTREA notifications to whoever dials in
to the free service, as well as sending the message simultaneously to Twitter.
As you can tell, Media Relations is a 24/7 job. We are always on call and
always available to assist. It is all a team effort.
While Media Relations manages the department’s social media accounts,
we rely on our deputies and staff to provide the great photos and videos
we share with our tens of thousands of followers.
To those who regularly send us photos, videos and story ideas, we thank
you! I can’t stress how important it is for us to tell OUR stories, especially
to those who know nothing about law enforcement and show them what’s
really going on.
You can consider this article a personal invitation to you, our deputies, Sheriff’s Graphic Designer Augustin “AJ” Moreno hard at work on a project for
the Media Relations Unit, December 2020.
to become one of our many Sheriff ’s “social media correspondents” and
contribute your ideas and content.
department. We want to hear from you!
We recently enlisted the help of Detective Eric Garcia from the Alpine
Substation, his wife Deputy Heather Arthur who is currently working traffic If there was a great arrest made at your station or you have photos of a
at the Santee Station and Deputy Bryce Thompson from the Lemon Grove positive interaction with community members, let us know. Send us an
Substation. They have provided some great ideas and content which has email at: mediarelations@sdsheriff.org. You can also call us at (858) 974-
made our social media posts more entertaining and engaging. 2259.
This is another way we can draw in the public on social media by showing We strive for our Twitter and Instagram posts to be a mixture of news,
off the many talents and diversity of our deputies and employees. In a community events and how we engage with the community. More
nutshell, this is how we continue to humanize the badge. importantly, we want to highlight the dangerous and hard work our deputies
and staff do every day. If we don’t fill in the blanks and tell our stories, others
You are on the frontlines every single day. You are the eyes and ears of our will try and do that for us.
⭑ Silver Star ⭑ January 2021 15feature | vista patrol station
Vista Patrol Team in the Community
by Deputy Liah Ector
G reetings and Happy New Year to all the readers! By the time
you read this, Christmas has well been over and passed.
Many of us worked New Years Eve and into the first day of 2021. It
come to donate and we thank you. Your donations that day saved
57 lives. This is an amazing selfless act to conduct not only as a
Deputy Sheriff but as a human being.
has to get better, right? Well, to show some positive events which
occurred here at the Vista Patrol Station, please take the time to We look forward to delivering 300 backpacks to children in need
read this. this January! The DSA graciously provided school supplies to fill
the backpacks for the children. More photos and events to come
As the Community Enrichment Deputy at the Vista Patrol Station, in the future. Everyone please stay safe and stay positive. Together
I’ve been working hard to develop working relationships with the we can continue to enrich the lives of those around us who are not
City of Vista, Vista Unified School District and different organi-
zations who have wanted to assist in helping needy children and
as fortunate.
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their families during the holiday season.
With 2020 and Covid-19 attacking every inch of our lives, the
community of Vista has needed all hands on deck to survive. We
recently partnered with the Vista Fire Department to collect toys
for children experiencing homelessness and those who have been
displaced from their families.
Walmart partnered with us and sponsored five needy children’s
wish lists. The Vista Patrol Station deputies were given the wish
lists and we had so much fun shopping for the children. Unfor-
tunately, due to Covid-19 the children could not assist with the
shopping.
During Thanksgiving, we provided dinners to five families who
were in need. In October, we partnered with North Coast Church
and Miss and Mr. Vista Pageant. We provided a drive through
trunk or treat for the community. Many families and children
were excited to receive Sheriff swag bags and lots of candy. We
partnered with the San Diego Blood Bank and hosted a blood
drive at the Vista Civic Center. Some of you reading this may have
16 Silver Star ⭑January 2021Silver Star ⭑ January 2021 17
Honoring Our
FallenOF Heroes
California Professional Peace Officers
WE TAKE CARE
OUR OWN Always have. Always will.
he beautiful bronze and granite California Peace Officers’
Memorial located on State Capitol grounds in Sacramento
contains the names of more than 1,600 courageous peace officers
who have laid down their lives in the line of duty protecting and serving
their fellow Californians. Tragically, every year more names are added
to our hallowed monument.
YOU CAN HELP the CPOMF in our mission to underwrite the
annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony, maintain the
memorial monument, subsidize survivor support groups, and support
the families of our fallen heroes through our educational grant and
financial assistance programs.
California law allows taxpayers to make voluntary tax-free contributions
on their personal state income tax returns to the “California Peace
Officers’ Memorial Foundation Fund”. Simply indicate the amount to
be donated where instructed on the tax return form. Importantly, the
law requires that all contributions be used to maintain the California
Peace Officers’ Memorial and for activities in support of the surviving
families of our brave men and women peace officers who have made
the ultimate sacrifice. We urge the more than 100,000 peace officers
serving California to help us TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN.
A SMALL DONATION OF $20 MAKES A DIFFERENCE
FORM
California Resident Income Tax Return 2020 540
California Peace Officer Memorial
Foundation Fund • 408 $20 00
110 Add code 400 through code 419. This is your total contribution •110 00
The CPOMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, Federal Tax ID #95-4350983
For more information please visit www.camemorial.orgchaplain’s corner | report
Chaplain’s Corner
by Chaplain Herb Smith
“And not only this, but we
also exult in our tribulation,
knowing tribulation brings
about perseverance, and
perseverance proven
character; proven
character, hope; and hope
does not disappoint because
the love of God has been
p oured ou t within our
hearts through the Holy
Spirit Who was given us.”
(Romans 5:3-5)
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE © 2020 Stephan Pastis. Reprinted by permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.
Stephan Pastis is at it again in his comic strip
“Pearls Before Swine” in a recent (Oct.18)
effort to impart an encouraging perspective midst our society’s ever- what we are, and to prove His faithfulness, through us and with us…
growing encroachment of all things COVID. Here now, “Rat” sketches Trusting [God] for that purpose and in that process with the faith, hope
our rather naïve yet dauntless optimist “Pig” valiantly carrying around his and love only He can provide, is to write a story for our lives that could
unwieldy yet generous box of “HOPE” wherever he goes. Notwithstanding never have been written or imagined on our own.”
the successive damage it sustains by his tripping and dropping it, having a
tree limb fall on it, getting hit by a truck with it and then falling through Certainly 2020 was beyond anything we could have imagined or predicted,
a bridge from it, Pig continues to carry its tattered and torn remnants and it has both humbled and sobered us into recognizing that we really have
as though it’s not the worse for the wear. Friend “Rat” comments “Hard no idea what is ahead. And above all that, neither is there much we can do
not to admire” as Pig intrepidly putters away taping up and repairing his about it. Political and social issues are always in the mix of influence, but
dilapidated yet treasured store of assurance. natural disasters, like invisible pandemics, defy our best efforts to prevent
or control. In the end, we are left with a finite sense that the only thing
Hope does spring eternal in us all if we are not too battered down by the we can control is our response, and one which places the welfare of each
vicissitudes and virus of life in our times. Even as Aragorn reassured the other in high regard. When we do, we become an arm of the One Who
lass who asked him at the Battle of Helm’s Deep if their situation was does control all things after the order of His will, and Who is faithful to
hopeless, he replied “there’s always hope.” That and the Hunger Games His Word. Author Jack Countryman says it plainly: “God makes a promise.
logos, “Hope is the only thing stronger than fear.” I would add that is, hope Faith believes His promise. Hope anticipates its fulfillment. Patience quietly
laced with compassion, and a love and respect for all that is good, true, and waits.” And as declared in Hebrews 6:18: “God has given both His promise
beautiful. It is what draws us back to center when we feel strung out by the and His oath. These two things are unchangeable as it is impossible for
stress of disappointment, loss, discouragement and what seems like failure. God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can have great
Sometimes, as author/speaker Christine Caine states, “when you’re in a dark confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.”
place you think you’ve been buried, but you’ve actually been planted.” All
which adversity cultivates in our life really does give truth to the adage “if We have a new year before us, but our situation remains the same. Yet for
it doesn’t kill you it will certainly make you stronger.” We don’t generally all the tribulation, we are also tested and tempered. God only knows what
want to die but after all there are some things worse than death (Cpt. Jack we are being prepared for, and what He intends to create out of it all. Our
Sparrow…). But as Jesus explained as well, a seed doesn’t do anything box of hope, big or small, will get dented, bent, torn, and crushed. But if
unless it gets planted in the ground and dies, and then germinates into a it’s the love of God that keeps it taped together, our assurance will not be
plant that bears much fruit. Life without pain has no character, just as a disappointed.
“stressed” piece of furniture or a firefighter’s helmet isn’t beautiful without
the marks and dents that reflect its integrity. Wisdom and understanding, “Sustain me (O Lord), according to the Word of Thy promise, that I may live;
patience and persistence, are born through what can only be generated by and do not let me be ashamed of my hope.” (Psalm 119:116)
humility spawning hardship.
“It’s turning the thunder into grace, knowing sometimes the break in your
So, where are we amidst this sea-change of a pandemic? In last year’s heart is like the hole in the flute. Sometimes it’s the place where the music
January article, I talked about facing a new year with a daring resolve to do comes through.” - Andrea Gibson
the right thing toward a “faithfulness to a simple and divine ordinance to
keep and protect the people and things in our life that matter the most…” “Behold I l ay in Z ion a choice, precious
cornerstone, and he who believes in Him will not
“We don’t go through life alone, and the circumstances and people God
places us into and with, all have a purpose to enlarge us more greatly than
be disappointed.” (I Pet. 2:6, Isaiah 28:16) ⭑
Silver Star ⭑ January 2021 19report | retired
March 2003. I had 15 years with each agency,
plus two years with SDPD and one year with
TEN 7
7
the USBP. I spent almost five years at LGS,
TEN
working South Bay most of the time. Then I
went to court services. I left to try the Border
Patrol, graduating as Honor Man in their
academy at Glencoe, Georgia. They didn’t
pay enough to cover child support and living
by Greg Reynolds expenses so I returned to the SDSD in 1979. I
then worked Civil, Warrants/Fugitives, Bailiff
and then to ASTREA for five years. During
this time I worked part time as a firearms instructor at the SDPD academy
“When the Legend Becomes Fact, and the SDSD academy. I got a job offer from the California DOJ and spent
15 years as a Special Agent working the Bureau of Narcotics and Bureau of
Print the Legend” Investigation. Now my wife, former Deputy Gayle Andrus, and I have been
living in the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho area. Still have kids and grandkids in the
SoCal area.
J anuary 2021 is upon us. It’s resolution time! One of my friends told On a trip to Arizona for business I came across
me that his immediate resolution is to never by accident walk into the this great statue in front of the headquarters for
bathroom while his grandmother is cleaning the shower naked ever again. the Maricopa Sheriff ’s Department. It is truly a
And, if you are still debating the current political climate, remember what work of art. I was thinking about jumping up
Mark Twain said: “Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you on the horse (ok, crawling up on it) but there
please.” And this great tidbit from Guy Everest: If 2020 was a math word- was a nasty looking Deputy eyeballing me as I
problem: If you’re going down a river at 2 MPH and your canoe loses a walked close to the statue. I remembered many
wheel, how much pancake mix would you need to re-shingle your roof? of my supervisors’ lectures about my knack for
And some of you had family gatherings recently over the holidays. Come failing to use common sense at times, so I didn’t
on, be honest, how many of you looked around your family reunion and mount the steed. But if one of my immature
thought, “Well, aren’t we just two clowns short of a circus?” retired friends (Russ Moore, Mike Barletta, or
Earl Wentworth) had been there and double-
I got a missive from retired Deputy Mike Dunlop. Mike is a deep thinker, dared me, I would have!
and although I try to stay out of politics in my Ten 7 articles, I couldn’t
resist this. Election Day has come and gone, and I have seen a lot of The RDSA 2020 Fall Campout was held in Temecula in November. Lynn
hate spewed recent months about a man who is a constant winner and Miller sent me this great picture of the retirees enjoying life. One can only
overachiever, and that’s what the people who support him like about him. hope that certain of the attendees were not allowed to play with fire! I don’t
Some people are jealous of someone who is successful, powerful, and has want to cast aspirations (well, yes I do because that’s what I do) but when
a lot of money. Throw in a hot foreign model at this side and they hate I was transferred to the best lieutenant job ever in RLE, Rod Gilmore was
him even more. You may not have wanted him in his role, but he is there one of my sergeants, and we had a slew of fires to fight all of a sudden.
now and there’s nothing you can do about it. But, like him or not, Tom Coincidence? I think not. Top row: Ray Miller, Bob Plumbley, Doug Huse,
Brady is really turning things around in Tampa! Bill Burmeister, Rod Gilmore, Mike Crews, Dana Gassaway, Al Collier,
Valinda Sutton, John Holmerud, Ron Cuevas. Bottom row: Chuck Lane,
I heard from Rick Figueroa and he sent me Linda Barnett, Joe Stauffer, Gene Gillard, Robbie Bethea.
this great picture of him and Roy Castaneda.
After spending seven days visiting his daughter
and grandkids, Roy Castaneda stopped in
to Pasadena, Texas to spend time with Rick
Figueroa. Old times and old friends were the
subject of conversation and catching up with
what’s going on in the world. And that is what
it’s all about!
Al Bates, who retired in 1989 after working the jail, patrol, transportation
and public affairs, sent me a nice email about his mentors. He credits
Sergeants Kenny Prue, Felix Bustamante, and Manny Perez for helping
him during his career. Al went on to explain that each of these mentors,
Manny, Kenny and Felix, were true professionals. They were also good
cops. They all had a sense of humor and they knew when discipline was
needed and when it wasn’t. I agree with Al; that is the hallmark of a strong Bob Knox sent me a great picture of him and his
supervisor. I remember John Duffy once stating that the most important wife, Bari. They moved to Ammon, Idaho in 2015
rank in the Sheriff ’s Department is that of sergeant. They are the first level where they live except for the four winter months
between the line staff and management. If you’ve got good sergeants, that they spend in Baja on the beach. Bob also sent
you’ll have a successful operation. I never forgot that. me a picture of the Offensive Line of the County
Mounties when we beat the SDPD (finally!) in
This from Al Andrus: I retired from the SDSD and the California DOJ in Cop’er Bowl X. Left to right: Bob Knox, me, John
20 Silver Star ⭑January 2021retired | report
Duffy, and Gary Fisher. This picture East County, Jail, the Jail Annex (Anthoney Home), General Services, 5150
is autographed to Bob with green ink Pick Up, Records, Transportation, and was a Warrant Detective. Per his
from Sheriff Duffy, but only to Bob…. daughter he also ran for Sheriff. Great history!
they name streets after Bob…One
Way! But the best picture is of the old Info from Chuck Seiber: Fifty years ago this month (01/18/71), the 37th
SID unit when they had to actually Sheriff ’s Academy held its first day of classes at a very sparse Miramar College
wear a uniform. It’s hilarious to see campus. Starting salary was $4.41 per hour, or $9,172.00 per year. We were
these secret squirrels squeeze into the first academy under a new Sheriff by the name of John Duffy. In a mere 12
their uniforms for the mandatory weeks we were transformed into Deputy Sheriffs. Some of us had military law
picture. Some of them wish that enforcement experience, many others did not. It was helpful, but the civilian
spanx had been invented back then. side of law enforcement was not as forgiving as was the military version. The
Back row- Bob Baker, Rick Stok, academy cadre were Sgt. Bill Felkner, Deputy Bob Evans, Deputy Jim Palmer,
Danny Goodrich, Tony Leatherman, and Deputy Ralph Landmesser. Guest appearances were made by numerous
Mark Parmely, Bill Sullivan, Paul Torres, Rob Carroll, Bob Knox, Bob experts in their fields, including Undersheriff Fred Lee (defensive tactics) who
Posada, Alan Nyheim. Front row- Bill Parsons, Jim Skill, Chuck Wood, took on all comers when it came to one-handed push-ups. Only a couple of
John Lorenz, Ron Austin, and Larry Carlisle. recruits took the challenge and no one beat him (not even close). Our academy
also had a contingent of Marine MPs from Camp Pendleton, as well as officers
from Oceanside, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, and El Cajon. There may
have been other agencies as well. Those of us attending as Deputy Sheriffs
were: Frank Adams, Frank Bird, Wayne Clark (cadet, but turned 21 before
our graduation), Don Continelli, Bob Krtek, Claudette Miller, Steve Nicas,
Chuck Sanders, John Scheck, Chuck Seiber, Lois Wagner, John Walker, and
Jimmy Wilkins (Special Assistant to Sheriff Duffy).
Earl Wentworth asked, “Siri, what’s the weather going to be today?” to
which it replied, “Why? Where the hell do you think you’re going? You’re
in Purple lockdown, you idiot.”
Robbie Bethea, the County Line guru, has once again put together the
pictorial tribute of those we have lost in 2020, and yes, there were too many!
Here is the photo montage that Robbie works hard on, and I appreciate her
efforts to help us remember all of them. This montage consists of retired
We lost a legend in 2020. Ernest P. Sable passed personnel that Robbie was notified of their passing, with the family’s
away at almost 97 years of age. His sons told me that
he died at home with a smile on his face. Great way
permission.
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to go! Ernie was a hero at the Battle of the Bulge, 2020 ~ In Memoriam
also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive,
which was the last major German offensive
campaign on the Western Front during World
War II, and took place from December 16, 1944 to
January 25, 1945. Ernie was a scout and ended up
winning two Bronze Stars during WWII. I had the
honor of meeting Ernie at one of Chuck Wood’s monthly luncheons in JAMES BIGBEE MATTHEW CREED PENNY GARRETT PETE GASCON ROBERT GERMAINE
La Mesa a while back and he was a joy to talk to about the “old days” on
the Department. Ernie said that he usually was the only patrol Deputy on
duty from El Cajon east during his shift.
Another legend lost was Buford “Bill” Lane. I had
ELIZABETH GROFF PAULA HAWKINS STAN HAY GARY HUGHES JOHN KOSICH
the pleasure of meeting his daughter who traveled
up to Pine Valley to get her Dad’s album pictures
for him to have prior to his passing. Buford was
hired by the Sheriff ’s Office in 1955 and took
a deferred retirement in 1971. He worked the
Mexico Border detail, Civil Bailiff, Patrolled the BUFORD LANE JOHN LORENZ BOB PARSONS BRIAN PERRY CARROLL RAINS
RALPH RICKLY ERNIE SABLE JAN STAUFFER MIKE VASZORICH LOIS WAGNER
Not Pictured
EDWARD KOHL
RON WIBE
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