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Members Turn Out To Support BSO ............................ 4Legislative Affairs ............................................................... 6New Paperless Ballots ...................................................... 7

Long-Term Disability Insurance ..................................... 8PBA: Polictically Active ..................................................... 10What’s Up? ......................................................................... 11

In this issue...

Volume 13, Issue 4 April 2010

Major Pension Cuts ProposedState and municipal pensions would be affected; every member is at risk

The Florida legislature is considering some cost-cutting moves that will cut benefits in the Florida Retirement System and the Munic-ipal Police Retirement Systems. The head of the legislature’s fiscal

watchdog agency told House and Sentate members that taxpayers could save hundreds of millions from severe cuts in pension and insurance benefits for government employees as well as the elimina-tion of the DROP.

The PBA is spending the majority of our time and effort in Tallahassee aggressively lobbying against the cuts. A num-ber of studies, bills and reports have been authorized, thus requiring the PBA to take a more in-their-face approach by asking our members to call or e-mail their respective legislators.

Under consideration for FRS:Reducing the Special Risk class by removing cor-•rectional probation officersReducing the 3% accrual rates for Special Risk•Increasing the “highest five years” to the high •eight yearsCapping retirement payments at 70% rather than •100%Increase Special Risk normal retirement age to •60 or 30 years of serviceRequiring a 1% employee contribution•Reducing the COLA below 3%•Eliminating the health insurance subsidy•

At risk for municipal retirement systems:Capping retirement pay at 70% rather than the current 100%•

Changes to the 185 law so extra money •does not have to be spent on extra benefitsIncreasing normal retirement age to 60 •or 30 years of serviceMajority of members on the Board •

of Trustees could not be active or retired pension plan members

Reducing accrual •rates to 2%

We’re fighting this as hard as we can; we’ll keep you updated on our progress as well as what you can do to protect your financial future.

April 2010

The Broward Centurion

The Official Publication of the Broward County PBA

(A Charter of the Florida PBA)2650 West State Road 84

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312Telephone: 954/584-7600

Fax: 954/583-0405

Megan Gordon, Editor

E-mail: [email protected]

The Broward Centurion is published by the Broward County Police Benevolent Association for the sole benefit of its members. The Broward Centurion is dedicated to the advancement of the law enforcement profession through better and stronger community relations. The opinions expressed in the publication of The Broward Centurion are not necessarily those of the Broward County PBA, its Executive Board or the Board of Directors.

Members or readers submitting letters to the editor or articles for publication are requested to adhere to the following:

• Submissions should be sent to:

Broward County PBA Attn: Centurion 2650 West State Road 84 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

• Letters or articles must be accompanied by the writer’s true name and address.

• All articles submitted for publication must be accompanied by a statement giving permission to publish.

• All submissions must be legible.

• The Broward County PBA reserves the right of the Executive Board or Editor to amend or to add

an editor’s comment to any article or letter submitted.

• Advertisement in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Broward County PBA unless otherwise specified.

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President’s Letter

Pat Hanrahan

By now, every PBA member should know that we are in the fight of our lives in the legislature over our pension benefits, both for the Florida Retirement System and the Municipal Police Retirement Systems. I

can assure you that the PBA is aggressively fighting any bill or budget item to reduce pension benefits. We will be asking all our members, families and friends to assist us in protecting all that has been earned by the PBA over the years. It will take everyone’s united effort to defeat our enemies. The PBA will keep you informed as these issues continue.

On February 26, I was invited to attend the Fort Lauderdale Fraternal Order of Police 2009 Police Officer Awards Ceremony held at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel. I would like to thank their President Jack Lokeinsky and congratulate all the Officers of the Month and Honorable Mentions for 2009.

The Florida PBA Executive Board (including Florida PBA Senior Vice-President Dick Brickman) has met with the Governor and Lt. Governor to express the PBA’s opposition on the proposed pension changes. On February 27 and on March 13, the Broward PBA Executive Board and I attended local fundraisers for Governor Crist’s bid for U.S. Senate. We had the opportunity to discuss the PBA’s concerns regarding the attacks by the legislature on our pension issues. Governor Crist has always been an extremely strong sup-porter of law enforcement. Last year the legislature called for pay cuts and layoffs for state law enforcement, it was vetoed by the Governor. The PBA has always been the first group to endorse Governor Crist in every political office he has run for and has endorsed him for the U.S. Senate.

I would like to thank the Emerald Society of Fort Lauderdale for naming me Irish Person of the Year for 2010. Awards were presented at their 60th an-nual breakfast, held at Bahia Mar on March 14th. The other honorees were: Community Hero – Bigio Balistreri (Wilton Manors/PBA member), Honor-ary Irish Person of the Year – Alcee Hastings, Irish Mother of the Year – Dot-tie Panza, and Humanitarian of the Year – Dr. John M. MacDonald. I would especially like to thank County Commissioner Sue Gunzburger and the entire County Commission for the County Proclamation.

Again I would like to thank all those who have been assisting us in the “Keep BSO in Pompano” campaign. We have a City Commission meeting on March 23 and we are hoping for good news.

I thank each and every one of you and your families for your sacrifices, hard work, and the risks you take everyday. Also please keep those who are serv-ing in the United States Armed Forces in your thoughts and prayers. God bless and be safe.

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Executive Board

Board of DirectorsBSO (Support)

Paul WeissBSO – At Large (LE)

Michael Joseph CatalanoIan DoriotPete Geary

Robert LahiffJay LeinerLee Martin

Jim PendergastRich Pisanti

Jeff PooleBSO – District (LE)

Craig BachanMatt Baldwin

Christopher BradleyJoseph CapuaKelli Covet

James DematoRich EngelsDean Mirra

Robert PetoskeyOsvaldo Tianga Jerry Vosburgh

Eric WeinerBSO (Lts)

Linda Canada-StuckBroward Schools Investigative Unit

Gary RoweBobby Spence - Alt.

Coconut CreekDan Eberly

Jason KohlhorstCoconut Creek (Sgts)

Curt CuddebackHallandale Beach

Gary McVeyMichel Michel

Alex VeraRalph Matias - Alt.

Hillsboro BeachDavid ClarkHollywood

Steven BolgerChris Christianson

Billy FergusonKeith Wadsworth

Wilbur Fernander - Alt.Lighthouse Point

Daniel JamesLaura Tyler

Margate (Spvrs)Andy Zettek

MiramarWayne Dunlap

Marc GreensteinGeorge Mankowski

Ro Durney - Alt.Adam Lerner - Alt.

Pembroke PinesAndrew Brooks

Adam Feiner Al Xiques

Sea Ranch LakesJames O’Brien

Mike Tarr - Alt.Sunrise

John JaslowskiSunrise (Lts)

Bob DornWilton Manors

Shawn ChadwickGrant Gundle

Frank Pilewski

Welcome New Members

April 2010

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Charter SecretaryLinda

Receptionist/MembershipLynn

Secretary/Detail CoordinatorKim

Legal Assistant Maryann

Communications DirectorMegan

Information TechnologyChris

Office Staff

Senior Vice PresidentJeff Marano

Vice PresidentNeil Vaughan

TreasurerDebbie Reggio

SecretaryRodney Skirvin

General CounselBarbara Duffy

Assistant General CounselClaudia I. Estrada

Immediate Past PresidentDick Brickman

PresidentPatrick Hanrahan

Reinstated

Frank Fuentes Coconut CreekRafael Marin Coconut CreekRicardo Pena HollywoodRobert C. Rigolizzo BSOGlenn Rovira BSOEric F. Swenson BSO

Scott Ashley BSO

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Members Turn Out To Support BSO

Chris SzwankeChris McKinstryChristopher RyanChuck WhutleyConnie Mitchell

Craig BachanCraig RuttaryD. RaimondiDavid SmithDale Colburn

Dan FitzpatrickDanny Belyeu Dave R. LewisDavid ErdmanDavid Libow

Dayton CustlowDean Mirra

Debbi RittinghouseDon Nelson

Don PrichardDustin SisserEd MCardle

Eddie RosendeEdward Rafailoytc

Edward ValderramaElizabeth Rodriguez

Elmer RiconeEric Blake

Eric StrzalkowskiEric Weiner

F. Scott JenkinsFrank Harertmann

Fred FawcettGary Bader

Gary FishcerGina CassarinoGordon Black

Graciela BenitoGregory HelnessHoward FosterJack HowardJames Fodno Jason ZehlerJay Leiner

Jeff BeculhimerJeff Poole

Jeffery CurtisJeffrey Morse

Jennifer MontgamsryJeremiah Cooper

Jim DematoJim Pendergast

Jim ThomasJM KerseyJohn DuffyJohn MarraJoseph Lello

Joseph SedawieJosh PassmanJulie Bower

We’d like to thank the following members for taking the time to come out and support keeping BSO in Pompano Beach. These members came out and

canvassed the city talking to citizens and then attended the commission meeting.

Abraham CremidisAdam Rubin

Andrea PenoyerAndrew AlongAngela Periv

Ann SotaAnthony DeMarcoArmando Enrique

Armando HernandezBB Shop

Beezie NorthrupBen Anderson

Ben KoosBill CunneenBill SurmanBob BlountBrian Behan

Brian McDonaldBrian O’Donoghue

Brian SwadkinsBrian WalkerCarl SalernoCarlos Periv

Caroline PickellCatharine Kinstler

Cesar MoralesCharles Dandridge

Chris BoltenChris Mazzola

Chris Rossi


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Ken KronheimKevin BellacheKevin BollingKevin ButlerKim SpadaroKrista GearyLacy Crew

Lauren ApolloLee GeigerLee Martin

Linda Canada-StuckLizzy Allcock

M. GelskeM. Jawb

Mario PotvinMario Sorrentino

Mark CopleyMatt Radabaugh

Matt BacduinMatt GormonMatt Marks

Matthew McGeeMatthew PerriconeMichael CatalanoMichel Marotta

Miguel Martinez-NewellMike FerraldiMike Gardner

Mike McCloskeyMike Natiello

Mike SzishMiriam Erdman

Mishka CassarinoMitch Gordon

Mitchell LiNajmy Halabi

Neil DodgeNeil GlassmanNeil MunsonNicole Layog

O. CortesOzzy TiangaPablo PerezPagan Angel

Pat McAllisterPaul Condoleo

Paul LearPeter Geary

Peter Geary Jr. Peter Vaca

Rachel RadulicRich PisantiRichar Deir

Richard BlaiensteinRobbie Lahiff

Robert DitullioRobert Lahiff

Roberta McCrayRoe CorsiRon Boehl

Ron DeAngeloRonald MillerRoy Liddicott

Ryan CassarinoS. MohanS. Rocco

What’s Next In Pompano?

The PBA plans to attend the next Pompano Beach City Commission meeting regarding the disposition of their police ser-vices on March 25, after this issue has gone to press. We will keep you updated on the outcome.

Sahhy DelinSandra ShofnerScott GoodingScott Powell

Shannon BelangerSkip Mojos

Stacie NelsonStan HodgmanSteve Krivjank

Steve McDonnellSteve Robson

T. HyltonT. Woulard

Thomas LordThomas McInerney

Tim IrvinTim Keefe

Tobias AndrewsTodd AltinbasTodd J. LeDueTravis Allen

Troy McHattorVickie Kendrick

Victor CarrasquilloWayne Potvin

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The Broward Centurion April 2010

Legislative Affairs

Dear Members,

It’s ironic that pension benefits and their costs have been a hot topic nationally. It wasn’t too long ago that the market was stable and citizens snubbed their noses at our salaries and pension benefits. How-ever, now that people are out of work and have lost money in their 401(k)s, they are up in arms about

our pension benefits. The attacks by newspapers, citizens and government is repulsive. How soon they forget about our sacrifices. How soon they forget that we put ourselves in harm’s way every day.

As you may know, members of the Florida Legislature are fervently attempting to reduce our pension benefits. Although, there are a lot of bills to be concerned about, the worst among them are HB 1543 by Representative Juan Zapata and SB 1902 by Senator Bennett. Listed below is a brief synopsis of proposed benefit reductions. Please note that there is an attempt to reduce both state retirement and municipal pension benefits.

State RetirementCorrectional Probation Officers – OUT of Special Risk. •Reducing the 3% Accrual Rates for Special Risk.•Eliminate the Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy. •Increasing Special Risk normal retirement age to age 60 or 30 years of service.•Reduce the retirement COLA below 3%.•

Municipal Retirement Capping your retirement payment at 70%, not the current 100%.•Reducing the accrual rates for retirement to 2%.•Changes the 185 premium tax law so extra money does not have to be spent on extra benefits. •Increasing normal retirement age to age 60 or 30 years of service.•

The PBA has been working hard in Tallahassee in an attempt to stop their efforts. However, we can’t do it alone. We must have the support of the membership along with your friends and family when needed. The PBA has been distributing requests to call and/or e-mail members of the leadership in both the House and Senate to urge them to oppose pension benefit reductions. Your participation is vital to our efforts. If you have not done so already, please contact the legislators below and urge them to oppose any and all legislation that reduces our pension benefits.

Senator JD Alexander / (850) 487-5044 / [email protected] Senate President Jeff Atwater / (850) 487-5100 / [email protected] Senator Mike Haridopolos / (850) 487-5056 / [email protected] Speaker of the House Larry Cretul / (850) 488-1450 / [email protected] Representative David Rivera / (850) 488-7897 / [email protected]

In Solidarity,

Neil Vaughan Vice President


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The PBA is excited about a new election system that will allow a secure way of voting and counting the ballots simultaneously and effortlessly.

All members will be required to cast nominations for new PBA representa-tives, vote in rep elections, participate in surveys and even possibly vote on con-tracts in the future.

You will receive a registration packet in the mail that will instruct you on how to sign up on our Web site. We will be registering one agency at a time to make the process smoother for everyone.

Please wait to receive your registration packet. Registration is required to participate in any future elections or surveys.

New Voting System In PlacePaperless system will replace old ballot system

PBA-Endorsed Candidates Prevail

PBA-Endorsed candidates won across the board in the March 9 municipal elections.

Lauderdale-by-The-SeaMayor: Roseann MinnetCommissioner, District 1: Scot SasserCommissioner, District 2: Christopher Vincent

Pembroke PinesCommissioner, District 1: Carl SchechterCommission, District 4: Angelo Castillo


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Long-term disability insurance (LTD) is generally offered to law enforcement officers and

other state employees as an employee benefit. Some employers will pay for the disability coverage while others will give employees the option to pay for the coverage as a payroll deduction each month. Most LTD policies state that a claimant can collect disability benefits if they are unable to perform the substantial and material duties of their occupation due to a sickness or injury. Disability insurance poli-cies will generally pay up to 66% of a claimant’s pre-disability monthly income until the claimant reaches age 65. All disability insurance policies are drafted with different and sometimes ambiguous language, therefore it is imperative that you review the terms and conditions of your policy.

Never assume that your disability insurance company is looking out for your best interest. Disability insur-ance companies are in business to make money and if they have a reason to deny a claim, then they will do so without hesitation. While there are many public news stories about dis-ability insurance companies wrongful-ly denying claims, it is not a difficult process if you know how to play ball with these companies. Unlike the high percentage of Social Security disabil-ity claims that are denied, more than 65% of long-term disability insurance claims are initially approved. Initial approval does not mean you will con-tinuously receive disability benefits; therefore it is important that you con-tinue to comply with the terms and conditions of your disability policy on a monthly basis.

What Is Long-Term Disability Insurance And Can You Collect Disability Benefits?By: Gregory Michael Dell, Attorney At Law

15 Things You Should Know Prior To Applying For Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits

Most LTD policies require you to 1.be disabled for at least 90-180 days before you are eligible for monthly benefits.You must be under the regular care 2.of a physician and your treating physician must be willing to com-plete paperwork certifying that you are unable to perform the duties of your occupation. If your treating physician is not willing to support your claim for disability benefits, then it would be impossible for you to collect. When working with clients, we regularly consult with our client’s treating physicians in order to make sure that the dis-ability insurance claim forms are completed ap-propriately. Most disability carri-ers will ask your treating physician to complete a claim form known as an Attending Physician Statement every 2-3 months. The application that you submit for 3.disability benefits will be closely scrutinized therefore it is important to answer with great detail each question describing your pre-disability occupation and disabling condition. When assisting clients with their application for disability benefits we generally supplement

the application with significantly more information than what is requested. Through representing thousands of disability claim-ants we have the knowledge and experience necessary to antici-pate every piece of information that the insurance company may request. Our actions prevent an insurance company from creating months of unnecessary delay in paying benefits. Once a disability claim is filed, a 4.representative of the insurance company will usually want to

conduct either a tel-ephonic statement or in-person statement. These statements are not generally recorded but you can request to review and verify the accuracy of the statement that you give.

In some cases, 5.a disability insurance carrier will conduct video surveillance of your activities over a several day period. The video surveil-lance will be con-ducted without your

knowledge or permission. The insurance companies attempt to use the video surveillance in order to show inconsistent statements from a disability claimant. If you are filing disability due to 6.a pre-existing condition, you may be precluded from collecting dis-ability benefits.You must provide the disabil-7.ity carrier with notice of your


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long-term disability claim and provide all requested information in a timely manner or your claim could be denied.The disability carrier is entitled 8.to and will generally request your personal and corporate tax returns for several years, W-2 statements, employ-ment contract, proof of income from all sources, and contact information of any physicians you have seen in the past 5-7 years.The disability carrier will 9.require you to sign an Au-thorization to Release Informa-tion, which gives them the right to obtain any of your medical records, employment records and tax records; run your credit; and conduct a background check on you. You must provide them with all of the medical information they request; I generally advise my clients to limit the scope of the authorization to medical only and the time period for which it is valid.The disability carrier will usually 10.require you to apply for Social Security disability benefits. If you are approved for Social Security disability benefits, then the dis-ability carrier will deduct the amount of your monthly Social Security disability benefit from your monthly benefit and demand repayment of any retroactive So-cial Security award you receive. If you are receiving Workers’ 11.Compensation benefits, most disability carriers will deduct the amount of your Workers’ Compensation benefit from your monthly disability benefit.Once you apply for disability 12.benefits the disability carrier has the right to have you examined by a doctor or doctors of their choice. Should you fail to appear at a

requested medical exam, the carrier has the right to deny your benefits.In most employer provided dis-13.ability plans you must be actively employed on the date you became

disabled in order to be eligible to file a claim for benefits.

Active employment is usually defined

as working 30 hours per week for your

employer. Most 14.

long-term disability policies will change

the definition of disability after the first two years of eligi-

bility from “own occupation” to “any occupation.” “Own occupa-tion” disability means that you are unable to perform the important duties of your occupation. “Any occupation” means that you are un-able to perform any occupation for which you have experience, educa-tion or training. For example, a pa-trol officer that sustains a disabling knee condition would probably be unable to perform the material du-ties of a patrol officer, but would be able to perform the sedentary du-ties of a police dispatcher. This pa-trol officer would be able to collect benefits under an “own occupation” definition of disability, but would not be able to collect benefits if the definition of disability changes to “any occupation.” In this example, the patrol officer’s benefits would be denied after receiving two years of disability benefits if the defini-tion of disability changes to “any occupation” and the patrol officer has the ability to perform a seden-tary job.If a disability insurance carrier 15.denies your claim for long-term disability benefits, you have the right to sue them for payment of your benefits, attorney fees, inter-est, costs and possible bad-faith and punitive damages.

It is a sad and difficult situation from both a physical and financial position anytime a person needs to file a claim for long-term disability benefits. Most people cannot afford to pay their bills if a disability insurance carrier decides to deny their claim. There is a lot at stake with a long-term disability in-surance claim and the application for benefits is one of the most important pieces of information that you will provide to the company. One mistake in completing a form by either the applicant or the applicant’s treating physician could easily make the dif-ference between approval and denial. An attorney who specializes in dis-ability insurance claims can guide you through the process and increase your chance of filing a successful claim.

Gregory Michael Dell, a former Broward county assistant state attorney, is a nationally recognized disability insurance attorney and managing partner of the disability income divi-sion of Attorneys Dell & Schaefer. The firm’s disability income division is comprised of eight attorneys who represent claimants nationwide, throughout all stages (i.e. applications, denials, appeals, litigation, & lump-sum policy buyouts) of a claim for individual or group (ERISA) long-term disability. Mr. Dell and his team of disability lawyers have assisted thousands of long-term disability claimants with their claims against every major disability insurance company. While the firm represents claimants throughout Florida and nationwide the main office is located in Hollywood, Florida. For additional information visit www.diAttorney.com or call 888-Say-Dell.

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Left to right: BSO Support Rep Paul Weiss with Judge Porter and BSO Sworn Senior Legal counsel Patricia Windowmaker on February 28 at the PSB Breakfast

Florida Senator Dan Gelber, who is running for Florida Attorney General, visited with the Broward PBA Execu-tive Board in March.

PBA: Politically Active

Hanrahan Named Irish Person Of The Year

Broward PBA President Pat Hanrahan was named as Irish Person of the Year by the Emerald Society of Fort Lauderdale.

Hanrahan received his award at a breakfast held on March 14 at Bahia Mar.

Alex Garvey, chaplain at Holy Cross Hospital, introduced Pat to the gathering and said some kind words about our president.

Congratulations to Pat. We are very proud of him.

Pat with Emerald Society board member Judge Joe Murphy at the March 14 breakfast


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Births

Cameron Ramos

Congratulations to Hollywood officer Ed Ramos and his wife, Hollywood dispatcher Meghan, on the birth of their son on February 7. Cameron Ramos weighed in at

4 lbs., 14 oz and was 17 3/4” long.

Welcome to the PBA family!

Hollywood Officers Of The Year - 2009

Congratulations to Detectives Ronald Cannella and Paul Scheel on their selection as Hollywood PD’s Officers of the Year for 2009.

Ronald and Paul were recognized at an awards presentation meeting on March 17.

Hollywood Officer Of The Month - January

Detective Elliott Langley was selected as Hollywood’s Officer of the Month for January 2010.

Elliott was recognized at an awards presentation meeting on March 17

Congratulations!

Hallandale Beach Announces 2009 Award Winners

Congratulations to the recipi-ents of Hallandale PD’s 2009 awards:

Medal of ValorSgt. Brian Hubbert

Ofc. Matthew Casey

Supervisor of the YearSgt. Michel Michel

Officer of the YearOfc. Aaron Smith

Hallandale PromotionsSgt. Paul Robert was promoted to Captain.

Det. Brian Hubbert was promoted to Sergeant.

Thank you to John Liguori for donat-ing food for the memorial service of one of our member’s wives. We appreciate your generosity.


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Letters & Thanks

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