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Updated on September 21, 2009 11:50 AM
PBA Endorsements
March 10, 2009 Election
Coconut Creek
Mikkie Belvedere
Commissioner
Marilyn Gerber
Commissioner (I)
Lisa K. Aronson
Commissioner (I)
Hillsboro Beach
Carmen McGarry
Mayor (I)
Lee Bennett
Commissioner
Dan Dodge
Commissioner (I)
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CALL TO ACTION
In a few days, Governor Crist will be appointing a new Justice to the Florida Supreme Court. The Supreme Court is vitally important for our members. For example, it was the Supreme Court which ruled that deputy sheriffs should have collective bargaining rights, a landmark case for PBA and its members. The Supreme Court also has a lot of say in whether the death penalty is meted out.
Of all the candidates under consideration for appointment, Judge Alan Lawson is the one who most reflects our views—especially when it comes to law and order issues. By background, temperament, and ability, he is by far the most qualified to service on the Supreme Court.
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
We ask you to let Governor Crist know that Judge Alan Lawson is the choice of law enforcement and correctional officers. We urge you to act now!
Your action is critical.
To email the Governor, please use the links below:
Charlie.Crist@MyFlorida.com and fl_governor@eog.state.fl.us
Fax your letter to the Governor at (850) 487-0801.
Call the Governor at (850) 488-7146.
AND TO contact the Governor's Chief Legal Counsel Mr. Jason Gonzalez, please use the below email address: Jason.Gonzalez@eog.myflorida.com
Fax your letter to Mr. Gonzalez at (850) 488-9810.
Your e-mail, fax and phone call is CRITICAL and has to be done TODAY!
Legislative Activity Ending February 13, 2009
Check out your advanced copy of the Capitol Report 02/13/2009 available exclusively to our E-PBA members.
Copy and paste the below path in your browser's address bar, if the above link does not work. File requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
http://www.flpba.org/cr213/
Law Enforcement Exemption for Driver License Residential Address Requirement
As originally proposed, Homeland Security would have required officers to use their home address on their driver’s license. Many officers now use their agency address in lieu of the home address. PBA appealed to Division of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Electra Bustle, she agreed with our position, researched the issue, and had the following memo sent out to correct the situation. As a result of this, law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers can continue to use their agency address for their driver’s license. Members need to follow the guidelines in the memo. Our thanks to Director Bustle for addressing this pressing concern in such a timely fashion.
David Murrell, Executive Director of Florida PBA
Legislative Activity Ending December 19, 2008
Check out your advanced copy of the Capitol Report 12/19/2008
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- A Hollywood police officer killed in fiery crash Saturday night has been identified.Officer Alex Del Rio was a nine-year veteran of the force. He was killed when his vehicle slammed into a tree on the 7000 block of Sheridan Street and burst into flames."The fire was going up to the top of the tree and stuff," said Luis Garcia, who saw the accident. "It looked like the gentleman was still in the car. The only car on scene was a Charger. It had just pulled up and the cop was running towards it, but there wasn't much he could do. The car was covered in flames already." Police said that at about 8:40 p.m. Del Rio had completed a traffic stop on Sheridan Street. A few minutes later, he was back on patrol when he saw a car possibly speeding eastbound on Sheridan Street. Del Rio attempted to stop the vehicle but "took evasive action" to avoid hitting a taxi cab. That cab driver is cooperating with police and is considered a witness in the incident.Del Rio joined the Hollywood Police Department as a part-time Community Service Aide in February 1996. He then went on to become a full-time police officer in April 1999."He was a very good officer, very energetic person, always positive and a young bright officer," said Police Chief Chadwick Wagner. "It's going to be a tragic loss for the city of Hollywood. Very tragic."
From Local10.com's Website. To view full story click here.
Ft. Lauderdale - The Broward County Police Benevolent Association is endorsing Sheriff Al Lamberti in his bid to continue to serve as Broward County's top cop. The PBA is impressed with Lamberti's high level of professionalism and enthusiasm as well as his law enforcement experience; he has served at BSO for over 29 years, including Chief of Police for the cities of Deerfield Beach, Hollywood and North Lauderdale. "He's an insider. He's been part of the rank and file. He's one of us," says Dick Brickman, PBA president. |
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PBA Endorsements - Tuesday, November 4th
Vote The
PBA Way
Debbie Wasserman - U.S. House of Representatives, Dist. 20
Christopher "Chris" Smith - State Senate, Dist. 29
Eleanor Sobel - State Senate, Dist. 31
Ellyn Bogdanoff - State House, Dist. 91
Perry E. Thurston, Jr.- State House, Dist. 93
James "Jim" Waldman - State House, Dist. 95
Martin David Kiar - State House, Dist. 97
Elaine J. Schwartz - State House, Dist. 99
Matt Hudson - State House, Dist. 101
Pedro E Dijols - Circuit Court Judge
Paul Eichner - Circuit Court Judge
Steve Feren - Circuit Court Judge
Howard C. Forman - Clerk of the Circuit Court
Al Lamberti - Sheriff
Lori Parrish - Property Appraiser
Brenda C. Snipes - Supervisor of Elections
Lois Wexler - County Commission, Dist. 5
John E. Rodstrom, Jr. - County Commission, Dist. 7
Josephus Eggelletion, Jr. - County Commission, Dist. 9
Rick Saltrick - School Board, Dist. 1
D. Cris Fardelmann - Central Broward Water Control, Dist. 4
Vicki A. Minnaugh - South Broward Drainage, Zone 1
July 2008 Press Release
7-30-08
Ft. Lauderdale - The Broward County Police Benevolent Association is endorsing Sheriff Al Lamberti in his bid to continue to serve as Broward County's top cop. Read More
July 2008 General News
May 2008 Press Release
5-21-08 -
Following the rejection of the Sheriff’s final offer to BSO Deputies and Sergeants, the PBA has contacted the Sheriff’s negotiation team to set up a final meeting. Lamberti is to meet with his legal team and decide what he is going to do. We are waiting to hear back from BSO.
5-16-08 - Deputies and Sergeants No Vote on Contract (Release 2) (more)
5-16-08 - Broward Deputies / Sergeants Vote No On Proposed Collective Bargaing Agreement (Release 1) (more)
April 2008 General News
4-04-08 - Triple-dipping? State retirement system fatally flawed (more)
4-03-08 - Double-dippers prevail (more)
March 2008 General News
3-24-08 - 131 State Workers 'Triple Dip' (more)
3-27-08 - Police Union Oppose Dipping (more)
3-24-08 - 131 State Workers 'Triple Dip' (more)
3-10-08 - Wagner appointed Hollywood police chief
12:13 PM EDT, March 10, 2008
HOLLYWOOD - Scratch "interim" off his title: the job of Hollywood Police Chief officially belongs to Chadwick Wagner, who's held the position on an acting basis since November.
The city manager made the selection official and permanent Monday morning.
The police department also on Monday launched a third Crime Suppression Unit, which will be staffed by seven officers dedicated to fighting street level crime and tackling crime trends throughout the city.Proposals like that, along with Wagner's ability to increase police presence on the streets without increasing costs, impressed City Manager Cameron Benson and confirmed his belief that Wagner should get the job, said Hollywood spokeswoman Raelin Storey.
"In just a few short months, Chief Wagner and his command staff have already been instrumental in making personnel changes and implementing redeployment strategies to save money while putting more officers on our streets," said Benson in an e-mailed statement. "I am very pleased with Chief Wagner's leadership of the department. He's taking it in the right direction."
PBA Endorses Candidates In Pompano Election
Vote to be held on
March 11PBA members with BSO (all former Pompano Beach Officers) met with candidates for City Commission to determine who the PBA would officially endorse.
Their choices were:
District 1 - Barry "Doc" Dockswell
District 3 - Rex HardinIf you live in the City of Pompano Beach, please note these endorsements, and vote the PBA way on March 11.
February 2008 General News
2-15-08 - Lawsuit revives property tax battle (more info)
2-12-08 - Florida County Says Sheriff Must Bear Half Of $94 Million Budget Cuts (more info)
2-07-08 - Don't fall for scare tactics on local taxes (more info)
January 2008 General News
1-31-08 - Q&A: What tax relief means (more info)
1-30-08 - E-PBA: Keeping Our Membership Informed (more info)
1-30-08 - Crist scores big with property tax win (more info)
1-24-08 - Police chiefs urge no vote on tax proposal (more info)
1-21-08 - The POLICE UNITY TOUR (more info)
1-18-08 - Unions protest property tax cut (more info)
1-18-08 - Study: Save Our Homes aids rich most (more info)
1-16-08 - PBA Endorsements January 29, 2008 Election (more info)
1-10-08 - Suspect named in death of police officer
1-09-08 - Orlando Sentinel - Opponents say Amendment 1 will indeed compromise public safety.
February 2008 Press Releases
2-29-09 - Ft. Lauderdale - The Broward County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is considering filing a lawsuit against the City of Hallandale Beach to block a proposed change to the city's ordinance on its police and fire pension plan.(more info)
November 2007 Press Releases
VICTORY FOR THE BROWARD COUNTY PBA
758 PBA VOTES
331 IUPA VOTES
The ballots for the PERC election between the PBA and IUPA were counted in Tallahassee, Florida on November 7, 2007 and as you can see the PBA was the winner with 70% of the votes.
11-7-07 - Dep. Rein Slaying Highlights Dangers Of Job
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11-13-07- Local Bistro Raises Funds for Injured Deputy
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September 2007 Press Releases
9-28-07 - Broward PBA Calls for Greater Resources After Shooting
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9-28-07 - PBA Supports Lamberti For Interim Sheriff
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Auguest 2007 Press Releases
8-28-07 - Hollywood Officers Rally for Slain Deputy
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