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Spring 2013 Vol. 21, No. 1 Official publication of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association

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Aims and Policies of the Police Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois 1. To issue a quarterly publication known as The Policemen’s Magazine. 2. To urge adequate compensation for all police officers employed in the various police departments in the state of Illinois. 3. To help in defraying the funeral expenses of all police officers dying of natural causes or those who are killed in the line of duty. 4. To act in the interest of and for the benefit of all police officers employed by police departments in the state of Illinois and for those members who have been pensioned from the same police departments and to promote their welfare.

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Golf Tournament Information...........8 PBPA Anniversary Pistol................10 PBPA Decals/plate frames/miPHI.. 11 Personnel Record Review Form...12 Member News...............................13 2013 Officer of The Year................14 Softball Tournament Information....15 Mid-States Convention..................16 Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee Information..................18

Ford Savings from NAPO..............20

7. To work for the expansion of the order.

Unit News - Unit #3 & #134...........22

11. To inform government officials and state legislators of the problems of law enforcement officers as related to their working conditions and salaries.

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6. To create a cooperative spirit between the police departments and the citizens of this state.

10. To ensure uniformity of state traffic laws and to promote general public safety.

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President’s Message.......................6

2013 Museum Pledge Form..........19

9. To secure suitable pensions and disability remuneration and proper compen sation for dependents of deceased police officers.

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The Executive Board.......................5

5. To disseminate useful and helpful knowledge pertaining to law enforcement.

8. To sponsor worthwhile youth programs for boys and girls throughout the state of Illinois.

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Reader information..........................4

12. To defend and publicize the integrity of the vast majority of Illinois police officers who, at great personal sacrifice, are devoting their lives and careers to the noble profession of law enforcement.

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Faulkner Memorial Golf Outing.....21

Unit News - Unit #5.......................23 Unit News - Unit #156A.................24 Unit News - Unit #194...................25 PBPA Merchandise Order Form....26 Hobart “Curly” Rogers Scholarship Application.....................................28 Youth Grant Application.................31 Death Benefit Policy......................32 PB&PA Visa Application.................33

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YOUR UNIT

EXECUTIVE BOARD & STAFF President Rich Holman 238 Melrose Dr Colona, Il 61241 Work: 309-752-1555 Cell: 309-781-5634

What has your unit been doing? • • • • • •

Did you have a local picnic for your members and their families? Is anyone from your unit involved in the Special Olympics? Are you using your Youth Grant to sponsor little league teams or other summer activities? Has anyone been awarded special commendations lately? Any promotions or retirements you would like to share? Anything happening in your department or community that you would like to share with other PB&PA members?

You do not have to be the official “secretary” for your unit. We accept articles and pictures from all of our members! You can send in anything at anytime and we will add it to the next magazine issue. If you don’t think you’re a great writer, just send in a picture with who and what is pictured and we’ll add a caption. Just be sure to include your name and a phone number where we can reach you for verification. Send submissions to: PB&PA of IL 840 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704 or e-mail them to [email protected]

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2nd Vice President Todd Keil 13817 Deer Ridge Road Bloomington, Il 61704 Danville, IL 61834 Home: 309-828-6998 Work: 309-434-2700 Cell: 309-275-0055

Sgt.-at-Arms Tim Jenkins 2400 Gander Rd. Springfield, Il 62711 Cell: 309-371-9354

Treasurer Mike Eddlemon 4321 N. Nelson Dr Peoria, Il 61614 Home: 309-691-3528 Work: 309-208-4552 Cell: 309-472-2323 Recording Secretary Robert Weisskopf 1616 W. Pershing Chicago, IL 60609 Cell: 312-746-9700 Work: 312-746-9700

Photos: • Digital photos (jpeg) are preferred, but original images will also be accepted by mail. • Any photo captions should be typed to be read left to right and easily matched to the picture. • If you would like original pictures returned, please indicate the name and address of the person it should be returned to on the back of the picture. • Use cardboard to protect any photos being sent through the US Postal Service.

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Sgt.-at-Arms Mark McDermott 5422 N. Long Chicago, IL 60630 Cell: 773-510-6157

Financial Secretary Adam Gibson 2818 Parkwood Dr Quincy, IL 62305 Cell: 217-430-6966

READER INFORMATION

1st Vice President Troy Hogren 22601 Bo-Sue Ct. Danville, Il 61834 Work: 217-431-2244 Cell: 217-474-0429

Youth Activities Director John Hoeksema 1407 E. Preston St. Suite 1 Rockford, Il 61102 Cell: 815-621-9467

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Director & Chief Legal Counsel Sean Smoot 840 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704 Work: 217-523-5141 Home: 217-793-2079 Cell: 217-725-9979 PB&PA of Illinois 840 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704 Office: 217-523-5141 Fax: 217-523-7677 Toll Free: 800-303-4531 Home Page: www.pbpa.org

Association Committees SPORTS COMMITTEE James Brown, Aurora Rick Dhabalt, Springfield Rick Hutchison, Bradley University Shane Gibbs, Alton Todd Weir, Normal Tina Hartz, Knox County Dave Zierk, Elgin Aurelio Delraosa Rockford

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE Joe Johnston, Champaign Ron Hartzell, Peoria Mike Barz, Chicago Jim Chadwick, Rock Island Dave Cone, Rockford Josh Stuenkel, Springfield Jim Genz, Elgin

CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE Pat Kelly, Champaign Dave Hallowell, Ottawa Greg Spain - Decatur RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Sam Tedrow, Quincy Jim Wetzstein, Alton Terry Peterson, Rockford LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Paul Williams, Bloomington Brian Lange, Danville Todd Drought, Normal Conor Wowra, Peoria

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From the President

Coming Soon...

Rich Holman President





Greetings. I feel like a broken record, but the fight to keep our benefits is long from over. We are now faced with a General Assembly who cannot seem to agree on how to fix the pension problems and Speaker Madigan continuing to pass shell bills, which are continuously filled with ridicules proposals, which keep getting voted down by an overwhelming majority. Please continue to make your phone calls and send emails to your Representatives and Senators.

The Police Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois Board recently voted to endorse a new member benefit to provide Personal, Auto and Home Insurance program through California Casualty. Don’t let the name fool you… they are not just in California. They are a nationwide provider that has been providing exceptional coverage to public safety professionals for over 40 years.

If you haven’t done so already, please go to the PBPA page on Facebook and click the “LIKE” button, so you can be kept up to date on pension proposals and bills from Springfield. The page is updated several times per day. I am still looking for organizations which are willing to provide our members with discounts. If you know of a company, please let me know, so I or an E-Board member will reach out to them and see if a partnership can be reached. I have been receiving several entry’s for this year’s golf outing at TPC @ Deere Run which is being hosted by my local unit, so please get your registration forms in ASAP. The outing date is July 24th.

Be Safe and God Bless,



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The PB&PA believes that this program will offer significant savings to our members. California Casualty meets the strict standards of quality and value necessary to earn the PB&PA endorsement. If you’re like most of us, your insurance payments represent a significant part of your budget. That’s why we’re so excited to share this upcoming program with you. California Casualty has a long-standing commitment to lowering the cost of quality auto and home insurance for public safety professionals across the country. Plus, they offer exclusive benefits tailored just for peace officers… benefits that are not available from other carriers at any price. You will begin to hear and see more information on our new partnership with California Casualty in the upcoming months! Be on the lookout for more information in the mail, newsletter and on our website.

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Member News

Official Business THERE IS JUST NO WAY TO SAY IT: IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR PERSONNEL FILE ... YOU’RE WRONG!

GET A COPY OF IT TODAY! REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL RECORD REVIEW   I _____________________________, do hereby formally request to review my personnel file pursuant to the Personnel Record Review Act, 820 ILCS 40/0.01, et seq.  Accordingly, I request that my employer, the city/town of ________________________, provide me with a copy, pursuant to Section 3 of the Act, of any and all records to which I am entitled under the Personnel Record Review Act.       __________________________________                  _________________________________ Signature                                                               Date

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Law enforcement code of ethics

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Are you nearing retirement after serving your local department for 20 years or more? Would you like to become a lifetime member with the PB&PA of IL, but your unit is less than 20 years old? Did you know that you can “buy-out”, at halfprice, the years of membership dues that you would need to reach your 20-year minimum with the Association? For example: Adams County Sheriff’s Department, Unit #155 joined the Association in 1996. If one of their officers retired now after being on that department for 20 years and having paid Association dues since 1996, he or she would only have 12 years with the PB&PA of Illinois. If he or she wanted to pay for the remaining eight years in advance to become a lifetime member and receive his/her gold card, he or she would need to pay $192 (8 years x $48 per year divided by 2). He or she also has the option to continue paying yearly dues at the full membership rate (currently $48) until such time as he or she reached the 20-year minimum and receives his/her gold card at that time.

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As an Illinois Law Enforcement Officer ... My fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop selfrestraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever-secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately, without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession ... law enforcement.

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POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Help the PB&PA honor your department’s top cop(s) by sending your nomination for the PB&PA Police Officer of the Year today! This award shall be given to an individual police officer or group of officers who, in the opinion of the selection committee, are worthy of recognition for their accomplishments. In addition to the award itself, there will be two individual police officers or groups of officers selected to receive Honorable Mention Awards. Any member of the PB&PA may nominate any certified peace officer employed full-time in any agency in Illinois for the Police Officer of the Year Award. Membership in the PB&PA is not required to be nominated or to win. The nomination simply requires a letter from a member identifying the officer(s) nominated as well as completely and accurately describing the incident(s) in which the officer(s) was (were) involved where he or she demonstrated outstanding service, exemplary job performance or heroism. All nominations and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Executive Office of the PB&PA

no later than September 1, 2013.

The nominations should be for heroics or outstanding service that has taken place during the period of July 1, 2012, through July 1, 2013. These awards will be presented to the recipients at the banquet on the Saturday night of the PB&PA’s Annual Convention in October.

Please send nominations to: PB&PA of Illinois 840 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704

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PBPA/PBLC Co-Host 2012 Mid-States Convention November 30th through December 2nd the PBPA and the PBLC hosted the Mid-States Police Conference in Oak Brook. This annual conference is a crucial event for law enforcement representatives across the Midwest as we battle against attacks on collective bargaining rights and retirement benefits. This year top leaders from major police organizations in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri heard presentations regarding legislative initiatives and advocacy, public relations and political activity strategies, as well as a detailed Washington Report from NAPO’s Executive Director William Johnson. While the challenges that we face vary in degrees they are all similar at their roots. Of particular interest to the group was the impact of the Americal Legislative Exchange Council (“ALEC”) and groups like American’s for Prosperity on state and regional attacks on public employees. The conference attendees were impressed by strikingly similar pieces of legislation introduced in each of our different states. For instance, several pension “reform” bills that have been proposed in Illinois have also been proposed in Iowa, Missouri, Ohio and Michigan. Clearly we have been targeted by a well funded and well coordinated campaign. Thankfully, we recognize that fact and through our national affiliation and commitment to each other - can respond from a position of strength in unity.

PB&PA President Rich Holman dines with California Casualty’s Assistant Vice President Roxanne Dean and PB&PA Sergeantat-Arms Mark McDermott

NAPO President, Bill Johnson address the audience on the recent National Elections, what it means for Law Enforcement and how we expect the Senate and House of Representatives to change.

Special Thanks – The successful event was coordinated by PBLC Executive Assistant Jenny Thornley and was sponsored by MyPhi, the Hartford, the Kairos Group, California Casualty Insurance, and the IPA. Illinois Police Association President, Ed Hoes and his wife Kathy enjoying a break.

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Bruce Collevechio, Vice President of Labor Relations with The Kairos Group discusses Labor Union marketing.

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Professional Representation for Law Enforcement Professionals

Protecting the protectors

Heading into collective bargaining without a professional negotiator and the backing of a statewide police union is like confronting an armed suspect without a weapon and backup.  Your fellow officers have good intentions, but they’re no match for the experienced negotiators retained by your employer. Bargaining a fair contract requires the work of skilled negotiators and professionals trained in the arts of mediation and arbitration. You need and deserve excellent representation and with the PBLC, you’ll have it.

The PBLC commitment The PBLC is a not for profit corporation affiliated with the PB&PA.  Our highly trained, specialized staff includes experienced labor representatives and in-house legal counsel, all of whom participate in continuing legal and labor education. The PBLC’s board of directors, also known as the State Labor Committee, is organized by and for the rank and file and is composed solely of full time police officers.

Leading the way The PB&PA took the lead in securing collective bargaining rights for law enforcement officers in Illinois. By helping draft the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and then spearheading its passage, the PB&PA has been at the forefront of police labor issues. The PBLC was created to further advance the PB&PA’s police representation and protection goals. Since its inception, the PBLC has led the way in preserving the rights and enforcing the collective bargaining agreements of Illinois law enforcement professionals.

Serving you is our mission The PBLC is not concerned with making a profit at the expense of hard working police officers. That’s why police officers from every corner of

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the state value their relationship with the PBLC. They know that they can call upon their Labor Representative or an Attorney any time a problem arises — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are committed to providing the best representation possible, when police officers need it. When you’re at work, so is the staff of the PBLC.

Protecting your interests

Collective Bargaining: Your bargaining unit is unique. The PBLC represents each individual bargaining unit based upon the needs, goals and expectations of that Unit. Your PBLC Labor Representative provides assistance, advice and advocacy at the bargaining table.

individual member at binding grievance arbitration at no additional cost to the unit. Unfair labor practices: The PBLC will process all unfair labor charges against your employer and argue before the State Labor Relations Board at no additional cost the unit or its member.

Defending your rights:

Legal advice is as close as a phone call The Legal Defense fund is a pre-paid, pre-planned legal service available to all certified PBLC members in good standing.

Interest arbitration: If a satisfactory bargaining agreement cannot be reached, the PBLC will provide an experienced attorney to represent your bargaining unit at interest arbitration at no additional expense to the unit.

The Legal Defense Benefit includes: • Representation at discipline and discharge proceedings at Arbitration or before the Police and Fire Board or Civil Service Commission. • Representation during internal investigation interviews. • Representation during criminal investigations and proceedings in which the criminal offense allegedly occurred during the performance of the member's official police duties. • Initial consultation and advice in civil rights violation cases, including referral to a reputable civil rights attorney for representation at a discounted rate. • Peace of mind in knowing that if you are accused, you have someone to turn to.

Grievance processing: Through a Labor Representative and, in some cases, Legal Counsel, the PBLC provides advice and assistance to bargaining units and individual members in filing and processing grievances.

Attorney-client relationship Any member who uses this benefit becomes the client of the individual attorney retained for representation. The PBLC will not infringe upon the attorney’s independent professional judgment in rendering legal services under this plan.

Grievance arbitration: There are occasions in which a compromise cannot be reached amicably. If your contract provides for grievance arbitration, the PBLC will provide and experienced attorney to represent your bargaining unit or an

Of Special Note Legal services will not be provided under this plan if the adverse party is the Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee or the Police Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois.

Contract maintenance: Once an agreement is reached, the PBLC monitors employer/employee actions during the term of the contract to ensure compliance. Your Labor Representative takes a proactive stance by meeting periodically with both the bargaining unit and management to address concerns and prevent misunderstandings.

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In October 2006, the Police Benevolent & Protective Association of Illinois proudly announced our goal of collecting $100,000 over the next five years to show our support of the National Law Enforcement Museum to be built in Washington, D.C. The National Law Enforcement Museum will be the only one of its kind in the world; it will be the only museum dedicated to telling the stories of the Law Enforcement Community. For more information on the Museum (and also the National Police Memorial which honors are fallen brothers and sisters) please check out their website at http://www.nleomf.com. We look forward to reaching this goal with your support. A $10 donation by each member will get us there! Please use the form below and help us honor all in the Law Enforcement Community. In order for the PB&PA of IL to receive credit for your donation, please send all checks to the Springfield Office at 840 South Spring Street, Springfield, Illinois 62704.

2013 Pledge Form

I / We _________________________________ pledge the following: (Individual or Unit Name) A one time only donation of $___________________. Check enclosed. A yearly donation of $_____________________ (total donation)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Please make checks payable to: The PB&PA of IL with “For Museum Fund” on the memo line and mail to 840 South Spring Street, Springfield, Illinois 62704

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THE 10th ANNUAL JIM FAULKNER MEMORIAL GOLF SCRAMBLE We would like to honor and remember Jim Faulkner, a former graduate of our school’s in the Peoria Heights Community Unit School District #325. Jim lost his life in the line of duty as a member of the Peoria Police department on September 20, 2001. The Jim Faulkner Memorial Golf Scramble honors the memory and sacrifice of this proud Peoria heights alumnus. The money from this golf scramble will be given as a scholarship in his memory to a graduating senior at Peoria heights high School. last year $8,000.00 was given in scholarships. The scramble is an annual affair. everyone participating in last years Golf Scramble enjoyed a fun-filled day. our goal is to double the donations this year. We will be able to achieve our goal with the help of individuals and organizations who care about our youth. If you or your organization would like to contribute to this year’s Golf Scramble, you may do so by: a. Hole sponsor with recognition sign on the course -------$100.00 per hole B. Monetary contribution to the scholarship fund C. Donate a gift for silent auctions D. Donate a gift for raffles for your convenience, we will be happy to pick up any item you want to donate. If you have any questions concerning this event, please feel free to call the school district at 686-8800. The golf Scramble (Shotgun Start) will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013, beginning at 7:00 a.M. at Weaver Ridge golf Course. Lunch will be provided immediately following the scramble. Location of luncheon will be determined at a later date.

ExclusivE $500 savings for naPo MEMbErs

If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or making a donation for the 2013 Scramble, please complete the form below and return by april 30, 2013. Eric M. Heath, Superintendent Peoria Heights Community Unit School District #325 500 East Glen Avenue Peoria Heights, Illinois 61616

We salute those who protect —Ford Motor Company is honored to reward your commitment to our country through our exclusive Police Appreciation Program. All active members of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) who are residents of the United States are eligible for this incentive. So, if you have signed up to serve, you’re eligible to save!

Contributors to the 2013 Scramble will be recognized during the event.

Thank You Eric M. Heath, Superintendent

The 10th annual Jim Faulkner Memorial golf Scramble _______________________________________________ Name or Name of Organization _______________________________________________ address – City – State – zip _______________________________________________ Phone Number

Take advantage of this special $500 offer today by visiting

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Sponsor a hole with recognition sign on the course. Donate a monetary contribution. Donate a gift or certificate. Jim Faulkner Memorial Scholarship Fund/ Peoria Heights High School

Please make checks payable to: Program #33460: $500 Bonus Cash offer exclusively for active members of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) who are residents of the United States. Offer is valid through January 3, 2012 for the purchase or lease of a new eligible Ford or Lincoln vehicle (excludes Mustang Shelby GT500, Shelby GT and all Hybrids). Limit one $500 Bonus Cash offer per NAPO member. See your Ford or Lincoln dealer for complete details and qualifications.

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The Springfield Police Department Unit # 5 spent the holidays helping out several charitable organizations.

The Rock Island City PBPA Unit #3 combined with Rock Island County PBPA Unit #134 to win the Dewitt, Iowa Guns and Hoses softball tournament July 2012. They came back from losing the first game to win the next 5 and beat Davenport, Iowa PBPA 12-3 in the Championship game.

Unit #5 donated over $5000 for our annual Cops, Kids and Christams. Springfield Police officers took 50 local children shopping at Meijer for coats, hats, gloves and toys. With the help of the Springfield Meijer store the police department made sure all 50 kids had the proper clothing for winter and at least a few toys to enjoy at Christmas. Pictured are Unit # 5 members Officer Mark Houston, Detective Mike Brown and Officer Steve Vespa shopping with the local kids. Unit # 5 donated $1002.61 to the local Toys for Tots organization. Members of Unit # 5 filled several shopping carts with toys to be donated to local youths at Christmas.

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The stereotype of the cop going to law school and advancing his career in the justice system is alive and well. And although Heather Daniel is a Chicago police officer who just graduated from The John Marshall Law School, she’s definitely no stereotype. This sergeant on the Chicago Police Department (CPD) also holds a degree in English Language and Literature from the prestigious University of Chicago, once took computer programming courses for fun and demonstrated against nuclear weapons during high school. Oh, and she’s the January 2013 John Marshall graduating class valedictorian. Stereotype? Definitely not. More like a person who’s interested in justice, whether it’s through keeping the streets safe for law-abiding citizens, exercising her free speech rights on a moral issue or stepping up to fight the good fight. “We, as a society, have chosen the rule of law to be the foundation of our social interactions.” Daniel said in her January commencement address. “The law serves us by helping us frame our everyday conduct—it tells us what we can and cannot do. But the law also protects. The law protects the powerless, it protects our social structures, it protects our form of government; the law protects our rights as human beings.” It took Daniel more than four years of part-time law school to get through John Marshall. She worked the overnight shift at the Chicago Police Department. Her usual schedule was to head to the police district station after her evening class, work all night, sleep for a few hours, get something to eat, do homework and head back to class. Some class periods she would have her police weapon with her, but she never wore her uniform to class and doesn’t believe her weapon was visible to the other students. “I was afraid it would be distracting to wear the uniform to class so I just changed into my work clothes after class,” she said. So by night, she’d be dealing with shootings, rapes and robberies. By day, or early evening, that is, it was torts, contracts and partnerships. “Sometimes the police work is very dull but it can change in a second and you have to be prepared for it,” Daniel said. “I love the police work, the running around like you see on TV,” she said of being on patrol. “But it also was an advantage in being able to put that field knowledge to work in law school.” During her 13 years on the force, Daniel has been an analyst at the CPD’s organized crime division, providing realtime support for Chicago’s response to a sudden nationwide spike in heroin overdoses. She also served as a detective, and has earned a number of department awards. Despite the full-time job, Daniel was able to take advantage of John Marshall’s strong externship program. “I didn’t expect to have time for anything outside of class. But John Marshall offers so many ways to get real legal experience. And they work hard to find options that are a good fit.” Daniel spent six weeks as a legal intern in Washington, D.C., working for Terrence Gainer, former Illinois State Police chief and currently the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms. She researched constitutional limits on government conduct, among other things. In her final semester, Daniel found herself moved off nights and onto a day shift which allowed her to extern on her day off. She spent one day a week externing in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, preparing two draft opinions.

Four recently new Officers were recently hired on at Illinois State University. Pictured above from left to right are new Officers Dario Marotta, Jason Brunner, Jeffrey Lynn and William Leopold.

Daniel isn’t alone in her pursuit of a law degree combined with police work. Nearly a dozen of her John Marshall classmates are also working as police officers. “We work strange hours that can change unexpectedly. John Marshall is so flexible—they were always willing to work with me so I could keep moving forward.” Daniel is studying for the bar and would like to find a legal position in the public sector involving public policy development or litigation.

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NEW!!! PB&PA Merchandise!!!

We are excited to anounce Sam Harris Uniforms as the new official supplier of all PB&PA Merchandise!!!

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Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund for the School Year 2014/2015

Section 1. The purpose of the creation of this scholarship fund is to honor the memory of Hobart “Curley” Rogers and to provide financial assistance to the children of members of our Association. The By-laws Committee was designated as the Scholarship Committee and set forth the rules and regulations which shall determine those individuals eligible for each scholarship. The mandatory minimum guidelines shall be used to determine who receives the scholarships each year as follows: 1) The scholarship fund shall commence in the year 1995. Four (4) $1,000.00 scholarships shall be issued to four eligible applicants entering or enrolled in undergraduate studies. 2) Each year thereafter, four (4) additional scholarships shall be added until a total of sixteen (16) scholarships will be awarded by the year 1998. 3) Once the sixteen (16) scholarships have been issued, the number of scholarships issued per year shall not exceed sixteen (16). 4) All applicants must be a son or daughter of a PB&PA member in good standing with the Association. The term “son or daughter” shall be defined by the Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee defines “son or daughter” to include stepson, stepdaughter, foster son, foster daughter, and legal dependents of the PB&PA member. PB&PA members are not eligible for the scholarships for themselves. 5) The Scholarship Committee shall determine when all applications must be received and set forth when the award shall be issued. The application deadline is March 1 of each year. The Scholarship Committee will meet between March 15 and May 15 of each year to review applications and determine scholarship recipients. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Scholarship Committee within two (2) weeks following the Committee meeting. 6) Scholarship applications will be made available to each local PB & PA unit. 7) Scholarship applicants must include an essay or personal biography of no more than three pages with their application. 8) Scholarship funding will be disbursed by semester ($500.00 per semester). 9) Upon receipt of the scholarship, all scholarship recipients must complete at least twelve (12) hours of course work per semester. Recipients failing to complete twelve (12) hours of course work per semester, or equivalent thereof, will not be issued payment for those semesters. Any recipient who fails to complete twelve (12) hours per semester, or equivalent thereof, for two (2) consecutive semesters shall have their scholarship revoked. Any recipient who fails to complete two (2) twelve (12) hour semesters within two (2) consecutive years from the date of the scholarship issuance, shall have their scholarship revoked. In either case, an alternate, selected by numerical rating and validated by the Scholarship Committee for the current year in which the revocation would take place, shall receive the remaining term of the original scholarship granted the primary recipient, provided the alternate meets all of the requirements at the time of such approval. 10) Scholarship recipients must maintain a “C” average each semester and provide the office of the Executive Director of the PB&PA with a transcript of their grades each semester to maintain their scholarship, for a maximum of four (4) consecutive years. 11) Each scholarship recipient must provide proof of school registration or enrollment prior to receiving funding. 12) Educational institutions that scholarship applicants are requesting funding for must be accredited and approved by the Scholarship Committee. 13) The Executive Board retains the right to overrule any scholarship award issued by the Scholarship Committee. 14) It is expressly understood by all scholarship recipients that he or she possesses no property interest in the scholarship and said scholarship may be revoked at any time. The Scholarship Committee shall have the authority to recommend the revocation of any scholarship at any time and for any reason whatsoever.

Hobart “Curley” Rogers Scholarship Fund application for the School Year 2014/2015 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: (Please Print) Name_______________________________________ Birth date________________ Address_____________________________________ Phone___________________ City / State / Zip_______________________________________________________ Social Security #________________________________ PB & PA Members Name___________________________________________ Unit #____________Social Security #__________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ___________________________________________ Address (if different) ____________________________Phone______________ College / University to attend_____________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip_______________________________________________________ 2. ESSAY/BIOGRAPHY: Your application must include an essay of your choice, or autobiography, of no more than three pages. 3. EDUCATION INFORMATION: (You must submit a transcript of your grades) High School Attended___________________________________________________ Graduation Date________________________ Class Rank________/_____________ GPA___________ ACT Composite____________ SAT Combined_______________ College / University Attended ____________________________________________

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2014 Youth Grant Application 4. ACTIVITES INFORMATION:

Unit #______________________Type of Activity/ Program:__________________________________________

Please list high school or college organizations and activities in which you have been actively involved, including any awards or honors received. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Time Span of Activity/Program: ________________________________________________________________ Number of youth reached by activity: _______________ Estimated total cost to your unit: ________________ Please provide details on the activity/program and the benefit to the youth in your community. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Employment: List jobs you have had. (Employer, position, begin/end dates)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

5. OTHER INFORMATION:

Amount of request: $ ___________ Signature of Unit Officer: _______________________________________

What will be your major?_____________________________________________ What are your long range personal and career goals?_______________________ Why is this scholarship important to you?________________________________

Grants will be mailed upon receipt of your unit’s 2014 membership dues. Mail to or fax to: PB & PA of IL 840 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704 FAX: (217) 523-7677

Deadline is September 15 , 2013

The grants must be used for a youth-oriented program sponsored by the local unit such as athletic sponsorship, educational programs, etc. The specific type of program must be listed on the application.

6. APPLICATION RETURN: Completed scholarship application, essay, and transcript(s) must be postmarked by March 1 and mailed to:

At the 1992 Convention, the State Executive Board made a recommendation that the Youth Grant should not be used in conjunction with an agency-sponsored program. The Board felt that the intent of the grant is to provide assistance to the local PB & PA Unit sponsored programs, and not to subsidize a program that is administered by a governmental agency. At the 1996 Convention, held in Champaign, a resolution was passed by the delegates present, which raised the amount of the grants. The resolution stated that local units could apply for a youth grant requesting up to $1,000.

PB & PA Scholarship Committee 840 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704

If you have sent your request in, please double check with the Springfield office. The master file will be kept at the office in Springfield and will than be brought to the Convention for review by the Executive Board. All applications must be returned to the address above by September 15, 2013. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me or the Executive office in Springfield at 800-303-4531 x206. Fraternally, John Hoeksema Youth Activities Director

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PBPA Executive Board Policy Regarding the Payment of Death Benefits  

  

Adopted - January 28, 2006 1. Member death benefits shall be paid to the member’s designated beneficiary, or in the event no beneficiary is designated, to the member’s estate in the following amounts: a. Members 70 years of age or over shall be paid a benefit amount of five hundred dollars ($500). b. Members under the age of 70 shall be paid a benefit amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000). c. Members under the age of 70 killed as the result of an accident shall be paid a benefit amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000). d. Members killed in the line of duty shall be paid a benefit amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000). e. No benefit shall be paid when a member’s death is caused by suicide.  

2. All claims for a member death benefit must be made within 1 year of the member’s date of death. In cases where an actual date of death cannot be determined, claims must be received within 1 year of the date of a judicial finding of presumption of death. Claims not made within this time limitation shall not be paid.  

3. Except in cases where the Executive Board determines that exigent circumstances exist which justify immediate payment of a member death benefit the following payment policy shall apply. All claims received by the Financial Secretary on or after January 1 and on or before June 30 shall be paid in the following month of July. All claims received by the Financial Secretary on or after July 1 and on or before December 31 shall be paid in the following month of January.   

Information needed to claim death benefit

The following items need to be sent to the PB&PA office at: 840 South Spring Street Springfield, Illinois 62704 1. Copy of the deceased’s death certificate.



2. The beneficiary’s: a. Full Name b. Social Security Number c. Date of Birth d. Current address e. Current phone number (If needed, you can call the office at (217) 523-5141 x206 to verify whom the member had designated as his/her beneficiary.) 3. If no beneficiary has been designated, then the following should be sent with the death certificate: a. Name and address of Executor of the Estate b. The Executor’s current phone number

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NEW!!!

75th Anniversary Challenge Coins & Lapel Pins!!! Challenge Coins $10 plus $1.50 S&H Lapel Pin $4 plus $1 S&H Lapel Pin 1” Diameter

Front and Back view of Challenge Coin

Order Form Deliver To:________________________________ Address:_________________________________ City/State/Zip:_____________________________ Number Ordered

Lapel Pins:_______________________________ Challenge Coins:__________________________ Mail Check and Order form to: PB&PA of Illinois 840 South Spring Street Springfield, Illinois 62704

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Police Benevolent & Protective Association 840 South Spring Street Springfield, Illinois 62704 www.pbpa.org

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Do you know who is designated to receive your death benefit? When was the last time you updated your PB&PA of IL membership information? Have you moved? Have you married or divorced? Do we have your date of birth (month, day and year)? Do you wish to change your beneficiary? Do we have your beneficiary’s social security number? Do we have your beneficiary’s date of birth? It is very important that we have a current, signed beneficiary designation card on file at the Springfield Office for all of our members. Please cut out the card below and mail to 840 South Spring Street, Springfield, Illinois 62704 to update your information. You can call the Springfield Office at 217-523-5141 (or 800-303-4531 for out-of-state members) and talk to Shelly at extension 206 if you have any questions.

* Regular Member: Those persons who are active, full-time, certified Law Enforcement Officers of any municipality of the State of Illinois. ** Social Member: Those persons vested with the powers of arrest but not employed as full-time, certified Law Enforcement Officers within any municipality of the State of Illinois.

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