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The retiree badge is a “thank you” to those who staywith the DPA as we fight battles for the membership.There are guidelines regarding the retiree badge andCONSTITUTION & BYLAWS they were brought up and discussed at a generalBy Beth Sundquistmembership meeting less than one year ago. It wasLast month, I had the opportunity decided during that meeting to keep them in place asto attend the Labor Relations they were originally set forth years ago.Information Systems ConferenceThe guidelines are as follows:and one thing they touched on is 20 years honorably retired from thenot to make “knee jerk” changes todepartmentyour Constitution and Bylaws due to a current issue Last5 years of the honorably retirementwithout discussion and a vote. This happens oftenmust be a member of the DPA.within the police department, something happens,it gets media attention and the next thing we know,These guidelines aren’t too slight anyone. This isa General Order is created or changed. We all hate about loyalty to the Dallas Police Association, thethat!!! We piss and moan about how this was a “knee labor organization that fights for you and your rightsjerk” reaction to one incident.as an individual or collectively as a whole.Second Vice PresidentThe same stands true for your DPA Constitutionand Bylaws. They have been around since 1959 andthey are there for a reason. They are guidance andrules that were well thought out, debated and votedinto place and they determine the structure of ourorganization.If a member sees a rule or bylaw they think needsto be modified to fit our growing organization and tostay up to date with the changing times, that rule orbylaw can be changed but those changes have to bedone within the language of the Constitution and, inmost cases, require a vote of the complete board ormembership. The DPA works for the members and themembership created and votes on the Constitution.The Executive Board just enforces those rules.The Dallas Police Association is a labor organizationwhich fights for members’ rights and represents themon their individual and collective problems/issues.I will admit, there are times when a member doessomething I don’t agree with but I don’t bail onthat member and tell them to go elsewhere for help.Instead, I stand by them and help and support themthrough the situation. As a Vice President, that is myduty and is what is expected of me and that is whyyou elected me to this position.One recent Constitution/Bylaw that has struck anerve in many future retirees is the badge that isgifted upon retirement. About 15 years ago (don’tquote me on the time frame), it was suggested theDPA gift a retirement badge to members who werecommitted to the Dallas Police Association throughthick and thin. This suggestion was brought beforethe board and members, not just the executive board,and they voted to start giving a badge to retirees thatfell within the guidelines the board set forth.6 The Shield March 2017DPA Scholarship DrawingInformation & RulesGeneral Rules: Parent MUST be an ACTIVEDPA member. Child must be MEMBERS –no friends, neighbors, etc. Child MUST be enrolled inaccredited college or university(2 or 4 year). Checks are made payable to theschools’ bursar –not the child or parent. Each child may only win once. At the conclusion of the drawing,a new list begins with notransferred names.To Apply: Email (info@dallaspa.or) orCall (214.747.6839) DPA Include the following info:Child’s NameOfficer’s NameOfficer’s BadgeOfficer’s Phone Entries MUST be received by 10AMTuesday, April 11, 2017 Entries received AFTER 10AM willNOT be added to drawing

Cops’ CopBACK THE BLUED ALLA S PO LI CE ASSO CI ATI ONAt the request of Governor Greg Abbott, it was anhonor for the Dallas Police Association to send fiveof Dallas finest officers who were shot ambush styleto Austin for recognition at the Capital.Governor Abbott introduced HB 429 which willmake assault on a public servant a hate crime. Thisbill is one of Governot Abbott’s top priorities.FEBRUARYOfficer Brett RosenSenior Corporal Brett Rosen hasbeen selected as the February2017 Cops’ Cop for the DallasPolice Association. Senior Corporal Rosen joinedthe Dallas Police Department in March 2009. SeniorCorporal Rosen is currently assigned to NorthwestPatrol, First Watch.Senior Corporal Rosen has received 16 internalcommendations and was the Stemmons CorridorAssociation Officer of the Year (2013).Senior Corporal Rosen is married to Christina andthey have 2 children, Parker and Paisley.Senior Corporal Rosen plays for the Dallas PoliceSoftball Team.Senior Corporal Rosen is known as a very professionalpatrol officer with a strong work ethic. Sergeant JohnO’Brien states Senior Corporal Rosen comes to workevery day with an attitude for catching criminals. Hisability to catch felony offenders on a consistent basissets him apart from his colleagues.Pictured L to R: Senior Corporal Jeremy Borchardt,Police Officer Gretchen Rocha, Senior CorporalRichard Whitt, Governor Greg Abbott, SeniorCorporal Edward Coffey and DART Officer ElmarCannonSergeant Richard Crain states that even with patrol’sfocus being on call answering and response times,Senior Corporal Rosen still finds time to do “oldschool” proactive police work by initiating trafficand pedestrian stops which are his specialty and helpdeter crime.Sergeant Crain also states that without Senior CorporalRosen’s presence, he believes that Northwest FirstWatch would not have the lower crime rate it currentlyhas. Senior Corporal Rosen’s arrests help keep badguys in jail and help make Northwest a safer place forpeople to live and work.These are just some of his traits that make him anoutstanding Cops’ Cop.Pictured L to R: Senior Corporal Edward Coffey,Senior Corporal Jeremy Borchardt, District 133Representative Cindy Bukett, Senior CorporalRichard Whitt, Police Officer Gretchen Rocha, andDART Officer Elmar CannonMarch 2017 The Shield7

DPA Spouses & FamiliesFriday, February 17 the Dallas Police AssociationSpouses hosted a Meet & Greet at DPA. There were15 families in attendance, many of them attending aSpouses event for the first time.UPCOMING EVENTSApril 13 - Crawfish Boil@ DPAMay 17 - Memorial Luncheon@ DPAJune 24 - Bags for BadgesApril ? - Bingo Night!(Adult Only)May 20 - Police Week Playdate(Family Fun!)May 27-28 - Carry the Load(Family Fun!)June 10 - Family Fun@ DPA8 The Shield March 2017

LYON, GORSKY & GILBERT, L.L.P.A Partnership including a Professional CorporationBob Gorsky has been representing law enforcement officers for over 38 years. Firm attorneyshave over 100 years of collective experience representing law enforcement officers and theirfamilies.In addition to our representation of law enforcement officers on all types of employment cases, wealso represent law enforcement officers and their families in the following legal matters: automobile accidents trucking accidents wrongful death defective products criminal defense wills family law businesss transactionsContact: Bob Gorsky214-965-0090 Toll free 888-711-2583 Emergency pager 214-786-4852www.LyonGorsky.com www.LyonGorskyWills.comCBS Tower, 12001 N. Central Expressway, Suite 650, Dallas, Texas 75243Lyon, Gorsky & Gilbert L.L.P. has been named by U.S. News & World Report in its list of BestLaw Firms for individual and union employment.Bob Gorsky, Robert Lyon, Mark Gilbert, David Watsky, and Bill Baab have again been namedas Texas Super Lawyers by their peers, as published in Texas Monthly Magazine.No consultation fee for DPA members and their families.E B B YH A L L I D A YR E A L T O R CAROL RICHTSMEIERWife of retired officer Joe Richtsmeier 4430ASK ABOUT SPECIAL DISCOUNTOFFERS FOR POLICE OFFICERS469-693-1216Carol@AskTheHomeDiva.comEqual Housing Opportunity.left On behalf of the Assist the Officer Foundation,Chief Santos Cadena and Major Danny Williamsaccepted a check from Avner Kline of FETT USAto honor Det. Jerry Walker of Little Elm PoliceDepartment. Kline, also an officer for the MetroLas Vegas Police Department, spent 2 weeksinstructing a Master Breacher school at DallasPolice Department’s Fire Arms Training Center.Pictured L to R: Jerry Haunte, Rick Martinez,Jeremy Borchardt, Danny Williams, Avner Kline,Santos Cadena, Matthew Renfro, Jude Braun andDarian Loera.March 2017The Shield 9

Third Vice PresidentI’d like to challenge everyone to take a small stepback and find one hour to give. Ask yourself, whatcan you do to provide service for your family inblue? I encourage you to get involved and volunteerat DPA/ATO fundraising events. If you can givemore than one hour, then give more. Any amount ofvolunteer time helps.no amount of time is too small!Remember, all we have is each other.and rememberto always stay safe!!TAKING TIME TO SERVEBy Jaime CastroI’d like to start off by thankingeveryone for their overwhelmingsupport during this past election.I was up against three amazingofficers who have proven they canhelp lead us during these difficult times. I’m humbledthat you all have entrusted me to be your voice. IT’STIME TO GET TO WORK!!!.Time to write my Thank you for sending the beautiful floral arrangement.We appreciate your kind support during this difficultvery first Shield article!time for our family.It’s no secret that our department is facing challengesThe Cotner’s, Jeff & Libbythat we’ve never seen before. It almost seems like weretaking hits from every possible angle. IF IT’S NOTONE THING, IT’S ANOTHER! Having said that, it’snever been more important that we stand together andtake care of each other in today’s climate. We need toremind ourselves that we are indeed a family.Thank youWhen we took our oath, we swore to serve and protectthe community but I’d like to think that our oath goesdeeper than that. I believe we all swore to serve ourfamily in blue as well. The Dallas Police Associationand Assist the Officer Foundation have flourishedinto what they are today because of countless hours ofvolunteer work from its members. Because of this, wehave been able to bear one another’s burdens duringour times of need. Our ability to hold each other uphas changed lives and, in all honesty, it has savedlives. The DPA and ATO are constantly surroundedby officers and their families who need support,attention, encouragement, and kindness. It’s rare towalk into an elevator, substation, or open an email andnot find a flyer or announcement of someone in need.Many of these flyers are a parent’s worst nightmare,having a sick child, while others may have suffered aloss of their home due to fire and/or natural disasters.How often have we intended to be the one to helpbut get consumed by the demands of life and leaveit for others? I wish everyone could see the impactand difference your volunteer work makes whensomeone is in need. The reaction they have when anunexpected check is given after a fundraising event ispriceless. There are lots of tears, gratitude, and hugswith never ending Thank You’s. After witnessing myfirst check presentation, I came to the realization thatsome of my time was spent on things that really don’tmatter. I had neglected more important causes thathelped make a difference.10 The ShieldMarch 2017

Bir th AnnouncementsOur Deepest SympathyHutchinsonGoinAnderes was born toparents Senior CorporalJuli Goin (Fire ArmsTraining Center) andReagan Anderes onJanuary27,2017weighing 7lbs. 2oz. and19.25 inches.The family of Mr. Frank Owen, Father-in-Law ofSergeant Jon Jacob (Recruiting).The family of Mrs. Carol Fryer, Mother-in-Law ofSergeant Lawrence Smith (Inspections).The family of Mr. Donnie Ray Mladenka, Father ofPolice Officer Mark Mladenka (Love Field).Denver Robert Donnellwas born to parents SeniorCorporal Dru Donnell(Northwest) and wife,Tiffany, on December 17,2016 weighing 6.5 lbs.and 21 inches.Big sister, Katelyn, isproud to welcome BentleyHunter White, born toparents Detective JacobWhite (Homicide) andwife, Tiffany, on January23, 2017 weighing 5lbs.7oz. and 19 inches.Bentley’sUncleisDetective Lance White(Vice).Big sister, Sophia, isproud to welcome EmmaMarie Sullivan, born toSenior Corporal DanielSullivan(Southwest)and Detective BrandiSullivan (Youth) onDecember 25, 2016weighing 7 lbs 1 oz and20 inches.PeopleThe family of Mr. George Scheckel, Grandfather ofPolice Officer Robert Hollingsworth (NorthwestPatrol).The family of Mr. Patrick Currin, Grandfather ofPolice Officer Nathan Newman (Southeast Patrol).The family of Ms. Annette Alix McCary, Grandmotherof Sergeant Mark Swindell (Detention Services).The family of Ms. Pauline Sheridan, Grandmother-inLaw of Police Officer Howard Leftwich (NorthwestPatrol)The family of Retired Senior Corporal Jack T.Swafford #3029. Senior Corporal Jack T. Swaffordretired September 12, 2002 after 31 years of service.The family of Mr. Bobby Daniels, Uncle of SeniorCorporal Simone Broadnax (Vice) and brotherof Retired Detective Delois Thomas and RetiredAshton Len Alvarado Senior Corporal Gloria Broadnax.was born to parentsSenior Corporal Kristin The family of Retired Senior Corporal JimmyAlvarado (Child Abuse) “J.D.” Holt #2617. Senior Corporal Jimmy “J.D”and Anthony Alvarado, Holt retired July 31, 2004 after 36 years of service.on December 28, 2016weighing 8lbs. 14oz and The family of Ms. Kelli Suzanne Schmidt, Sister of20.75 inches.Senior Corporal Matthew Schmidt (NortheastPatrol).The family of Retired Senior Corporal KennethWolfe #2866. Senior Corporal Kenneth Wolfe retiredFebruary 4, 1991 after 20 years of service.Have a birth announcement in The Shield? Call214.747.6839 or email info@dallaspa.org for a submissionform. All announcements must be received by the 15th tobe included in the following month’s magazine.March 2017The Shield11

Fourth Vice PresidentCONFERENCES & TRAININGBy Steve MyersIn February, Beth Sundquist,Jaime Castro, and I attended theLabor Relations InformationSystems (LRIS) conference wheremany of the nation’s top public safety associationssend their board members to learn about emergingtrends, best practices, and to gain a perspective ofhow associations are performing well and where theymight use some extra attention.I’m here to tell you that throughout the threeday conference, I heard story after story on howassociations were putting into practice policies thatthe DPA has been doing for years such as our financialgovernance, our ability to identify differences withinour association and how we deal with those, andmainly our adherence to the rules that our membersestablish through our constitution. The last one beingwhere I believe the DPA stands above all others. TheDPA board members have been given authority byour members but that authority is clearly defined bythe very same members, and when someone tries todeviate from those rules, they are addressed promptly.However, I did find some areas where I think wecan improve. Our Directors have for many yearsbeen message bearers between the E-board and themembers we all represent. While this is a critical,necessary role, it is one that I do not believe should betheir sole duty. Over the past few years, our generalmembership has become more involved which meansour directors have been getting younger, more diverse,and even more energetic, which is wonderful. Thatis why you have been seeing more directors handingout retirement badges recently rather than a memberof the E-board (side note: these directors have beenamazing with these retirement badges since wehanded out three times as many badges in 2016 aswe did in 2015). The directors have also taken amore active role in recruiting new members andsigning up members for PAC. These Directors see thebenefit of one association, and they are committed toseeing that become a reality under their watch. Thatis why I would recommend sending one or two ofour directors a year through the very same trainingwe just took. I think it would serve as a very goodfoundation for any person who has decided to serveDallas police officers as a board member of the DPA.We have made may strides in the right direction, butI think there is always room for improvement fromthose who are elected, and I am committed to findingways to improve. As always, call, text, or email me,but most importantly, be safe!There’s More to Investing than Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds and Annuities!ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR DROPACCOUNT, 401K or 457 PLAN?You and your spouse are Invited to our FREEEducational dinner!Learn how we can help Retired Dallas Police and Fire employeeswith these accounts.To register for one of our events or make an appointment with one of our investmentadvisors, please call 972-463-3833 or log onto ay, March 236pm- Dinner SeminarKyoto 9900 Lakeview PkwyRowlett, TexasInvestments are subject to suitability. Risks, fees, and taxes may apply. Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through TitanSecurities. Member FINRA SIPC. InvestingMakesMeSick.com and Titan Securities are not affiliated.Titan Securities located at 16775 Addison Road Suite 202 Addison, Tx 75001 (800) 520-710312 The ShieldMarch 2017

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OpinionLeaders: It Shouldn’t Be HardTo Say GoodbyeBy Andrew HarveyRemember the song, “It’s so hardto say goodbye to yesterday?” Forleaders, it shouldn’t be. One of mymentors taught me long ago thattrue leaders know when it’s time to go, step down, orstep aside. When you become a leader, the focus isnot on you anymore, it’s on others. Your leadershipposition was never intended for you to hold onto it aslong as you want. It’s not about you. Far too often,we hear leaders say things like, “I want to be thelongest serving (fill in the blank),” or “I’ll leave whenI’m financially able to”, or “I’ll leave when I’m readyto leave.” That’s all we hear, “I”, “I”, “I”

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