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Passing of Mrs. Elaine A. Cullen

Posted by: Mark Parolin on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 02:01 AM

The Federation wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs. Elaine A. Cullen, on her passing. Mrs. Cullen is the sister of Sergeant Herbert J. Langlois, assigned to the Court Unit. The Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 6, 10:00am at the Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury. Internment will be private.

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Phone Lines Down

Posted by: Mark Parolin on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 11:34 PM

The Federation phone lines including the fax are down. Verizon is working on the problem. If you need to get in touch with the union and do not have our cell phone numbers call the Operation's Supervisor and they will give it to you.

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Sergeant Jacqueline Creaven Arbitration Award Affirmed by Superior Court

Posted by: Joseph Gillespie on Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 06:55 PM

The Federation is pleased to announce that the City’s Motion to Vacate the Arbitration Award involving the rescission of any and all disciplinary charges and a forty-five day suspension by the Department against Sergeant Jacqueline Creaven was DENIED in Superior Court. In addition, the Federation’s Motion for Summary Judgment was ALLOWED. A Final Judgment was entered by the Court affirming her Arbitration Award. The Federation would like to thank our attorneys, Harold Lichten and Leah Barrault, for their tireless efforts in bringing this long and extremely stressful situation for Jackie Creaven to a successful conclusion. Read Entire Court Decision Click Here

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Passing Of Retired Detective Joseph Pirrello

Posted by: Mark Parolin on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 05:55 PM

The Federation wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of retired Detective Joseph Pirrello, on his passing. Detective Joseph Pirrello is the father of Sergeant Ronald Pirrello, District B-2. The Wake will be held at Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., W. Roxbury, on Thursday, July 2, from 4pm to 8pm. The Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 11:00am at the Gormley Funeral Home, followed by Internment at Gethsemane Cemetery, 670 Baker St. West Roxbury.

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Governor Calls for Quinn Bill Study

Posted by: William J. Walsh on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 03:14 PM

Governor Patrick filed an Amendment to the Budget to study the Quinn Bill. This is apparently in addition to the "Brewer Study" amendment which is already being undertaken. The specific language follows: SECTION 50. (a) The executive office for administration and finance, the executive office of public safety and the executive office of education shall conduct a study of the current police career incentive program and shall provide the result of this study by March 31, 2010. (b) The study shall evaluate the status of the current career incentive pay program established in section 108L of chapter 41 of the General Laws including, but not limited to: (1) an assessment of the number of police officers with higher education degrees; (2) an investigation of salaries paid to officers utilizing the incentive program as compared with neighboring states' salaries and incentive programs; (3) an assessment on the impact said program has had on decreasing the number of lawsuits against police officers and municipalities; (4) the cumulative cost to state and local governments in terms of increased operating costs for wages and impact on state and municipal pension liability; (5) an assessment on the current incentives provided to officers and a determination of how wages for officers with higher education degrees would be affected without the incentive program; (6) the impact of requiring a higher education degree for all police officers as a job requirement; (7) a comparison of the wage benefits conferred by the incentive program with the increase in earning power expected to be experienced by all persons in the commonwealth as a result of higher educational attainment; (8) an appropriate role for the commonwealth in the future of the career incentive pay program; and (9) any other matters that the commission considers relevant to its purpose. (c) The study shall also consider options for a successor program and evaluate the cost and benefits of providing for such incentives in a different manner than currently offered.

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Open Membership Meeting

Posted by: Joseph Gillespie on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 02:16 PM

There will be an Open Meeting for the General Membership of the Boston Police Superior Officers Federation on Wednesday July 15, 2009 at 4:30 PM at the Federation offices. The Executive Board Meeting will follow at 5:30 PM. The City has commenced bargaining with the Federation and the other two unions regarding possible future Quinn Bill funding issues. Our next meeting with the City on this issue is July 8, 2009. Please watch the website and your email for any updates. On the day of the Open Meeting, we will be conducting a seminar on Retirement Issues and recent changes in the Pension Laws. The seminar will take place at the Federation offices from 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM.

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Pension Reform

Posted by: William J. Walsh on Friday, June 26, 2009 - 08:01 PM

The Federation has received numerous calls regarding the recent changes to the Pension system and their effect on our members. Unfortunately, some of our members have taken it upon themselves to give out erroneous information to other members. We have spoken to our attorneys and to Police Officer Billy Carroll among others to determine if our members thinking about retirement need to do anything in particular in light of these changes. The only change that does affect members who are about to retire is the change to the calculation involving members that are out injured and currently under M.G.L. Ch. 41 Sec. 111F. It is the opinion of our attorneys that Section 23 of Chapter 21 of the Acts of 2009, An Act Providing Responsible Reforms in the Pension System, allows payments set forth in a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract in effect on May 1, 2009 to continue to be regular compensation during the term of the agreement or contract provided that the payments meet the previous definition of regular compensation. This applies to payments that would not be considered "compensation" under the new definition of regular compensation in the Reform Act. In any event, regardless of the length of the contract, all payments made after June 30, 2012 will be assessed under the new definition of regular compensation. The June 2012 date is apparently in recognition that many collective bargaining agreements are for a term of three years. Please call the Federation or P.O. Billy Carroll if anyone wishes to discuss any issues regarding Pension Reform in order to receive proper guidance.

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Time for a Friend

Posted by: Mark Parolin on Friday, June 26, 2009 - 03:41 PM

A Time for a Friend Annie Wilcox & Family When: Thursday, July 9, 2009 Where: Boston Police Post American Legion Highway Roslindale, MA 02131 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For details, please contact: P.O. John Boyle A-1----- ------P.O. Angela Williams-Mitchell E-5 Elizabeth Ahern A-7 -----------P.O. Tony Nunez E-13 P.O. Stephanie Gaines ---------B-2 P.O. Elias Cruz E-13 P.O. Nicole Allen B-2----------- P.O. Bobby Woumn E-18 P.O. José Ruiz B-3 --------------Ellen Leonard F.J.C. P.O. Bernadette Sullivan B-3-- P.O. Lynette Praileau Academy Middalia Centeio C-6 -----------P.O. Denise Watson Spec. Ops. P.O. Linda Lyons C-11----- -Mariam BroderickYVSF Sgt. Stanley Demesmin D-4---- Det. Mary McInness BFS HQ P.O. Jason Nunez D-14 -----Angelene Richardson OPC, HQ Annie Wilcox, who has helped numerous police officers and civilians over her career, her house sustained 70-80% damage from a fire last month. Let’s all show her some support, just like she would with anyone of us.

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