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Wednesday, 23 March 2011 |
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Please read Sheriff Demings response (below) opposing legislative efforts to reduce elected official's (his) pay. We disagree with some of Sheriff Deming's comments but prefer to talk about what we agree on. We agree that public safety servants don't get paid enough, sacrifice to the point our families sometimes suffer and most importantly ... we should NOT take pay cuts and even resist efforts that keep us from getting paid well and at least what we are due! Interesting how Sheriff Demings stands for all those things .... yet look at who is opposing deputies getting their merit pay (PBA legal brief)! Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm!
Orange Co. Sheriff's Response To Report On Pay Cut Legislation (The following is a statement from Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings emailed to WFTV on 3/21/11 in response to a report on legislation that would allow county leaders to cut their own pay.)
Hello Ms. Alvarez:
I am happy to respond to your inquiry. I find this piece of proposed legislation to be very interesting. I, like many other public officials, have devoted the better part of my working career as a public servant. I certainly didn't become a Sheriff because of the pay or financial reward. If anything, I believe the salary is low when compared to the job duties and the pay for Chief Executives in private sector corporations with comparable budgets. As a sheriff, we do not accrue any form of leave time as other employees, but I can assure you that I work more hours than any of my employees. We don't complain about this because we enter these positions knowing the demand is great for our time in representing our constituents. If we perform the jobs as required, we will do so at great sacrifice to the needs of our own families. As a longtime public servant, I am not trying to get rich on the backs of the people; however, I should be adequately compensated for doing the people's work. When public officials are adequately compensated, the likelihood for corruption is greatly diminished and more quality candidates will aspire to hold public office. We must care for our families just like anyone else.
In addition, reductions in pay for elected officials are really only superficial in nature and will have insignificant impacts on overall government budgets. The overall compensation for elected officials equates to a rounding mathematical error for most government budgets.
It is for these reasons, I do not wish to take a voluntary reduction in pay.
Jerry L. Demings
Orange County Sheriff |
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Tuesday, 22 March 2011 |
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CLICK HERE to view the PBA Unfair Labor Practice Reply Brief Re: OCSO Deputy Merit Pay. |
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Tuesday, 08 March 2011 |
CENTRAL FLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT BULLETIN
To : All Members of the PBA Contract Negotiations Committee (CNC)
All Members of the PBA Bargaining Units
From: John Park and Melissa Davis, Chair and Co-Chair of the CNC
Re: STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS AT THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
After 25 months of off and on negotiations, the CFPBA has declared an impasse to the proceedings and has notified PERC of the PBA’s declaration of impasse. While we are open to continuous dialogue and negotiations with the Sheriff through this impasse proceeding, at this point in time, it does not appear that the Sheriff will make any serious offers to bridge the difference between the parties.
We are still far apart on:
• WAGES – the bargaining units have turned down the Sheriff’s offer of a “bonus” and want the PBA to pursue a step increase as has been the custom for the past 34 years. Topped out personnel would receive the equivalent of a step.
• INSURANCE – the Sheriff has unilaterally elected to pass on all or most of the increase in the cost of insurance, while reducing benefits. The PBA wants voting representation on the formulation of any new plans and demands, on your behalf, to negotiate over the premiums, the co-payments and deductibles.
• TRANSFERS – the Sheriff wants to administratively transfer people in and out of Criminal Intelligence Unit, Professional Standards, PIO, Staff Inspections and ESST Squad. The PBA believes that employees transferring out of these positions should be treated like everyone else and not be given preferential treatment.
• SPECIALTY AND ASSIGNMENT PAY – the PBA believes that troops in CISMT should get specialty pay, troops in the Dive Team should be given longevity pay for years of experience, SRT and TOPS should receive specialty pay, Evening Robbery Squad should receive shift differential pay – the Sheriff doesn’t believe these troops should get additional compensation.
While there are other differences in Promotions and Compliance of General Orders, the issues above are the most germane to the bargaining units as a whole.
Due to our differences, impasse appears to be the only statutory procedure available to us. Unfortunately, it is the only path that this administration leaves us … short of continued meetings without solutions.
Please note we are still pursuing the unfair labor practice (ULP) lawsuit to attempt to force the Sheriff to pay you your well-deserved step increases since our last contract expired in Oct 09.
PBA will continue to press your demands with this administration in an effort to recognize the hard work and sacrifices you and your family continues to give.
We will provide more information in the very near future.
As always, thank you for your united and steadfast support.
Stay safe out there!
JP |
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Wednesday, 16 February 2011 |
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Please view the proposed changes HERE. |
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Thursday, 03 February 2011 |
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Tuesday, 01 February 2011 |
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PBA gave the following proposals to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at negotiations today (01/31/11).
Before we give this update (especially on wages), let's get some things cleared up. Please remember Fiscal Year (FY) runs Oct - Oct. For those who believe the rumors that we haven't had a pay raise in more than 2 years, you need to know the following and then consider if the source of misinformation is operating in your best interests ... think about it!
FY08/09 - we were still under the PBA contract and paid our respective 3% step and 3% COLA (unless topped out and you still got a bonus instead of a step increase)
FY09/10 - OCSO refused to give deputies any money so the PBA has an active lawsuit trying to get us merit step pay that is currently under review in the District Court of Appeals (see below on our FB or at www.cfpba.org). |
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Tuesday, 25 January 2011 |
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Is there a "war on cops?" (Excerpts from www.policemag.com)
So far in 2011, 14 law enforcement officers have been killed, a trend that extends from 2010, which was one of the deadliest years on record, according to statistics released by the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund on Monday.
As of Jan. 24, officer fatalities have been recorded in eight states, including multiple deaths in Florida (5), Texas (2), and Ohio (2). Florida and Texas were among the top five states leading officer deaths in 2010 (along with California, Illinois, and Georgia).
According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's preliminary "2010 End of Year Officer Fatality Report," officer fatalities reached 162, a nearly 40 percent increase from the 117 in 2009. Of the 162 officers killed in the line of duty, 61 were shot — a 24 percent increase from 2009. Tragically, the trend continued with 14 officer deaths in January, 10 of which resulted from shootings accounting for a 40 percent increase compared to the same period in 2010.
The following nine officers are the most recent gunfire-related fatalities:
• Clark County (Ohio) Sheriff's Deputy Suzanne Hopper was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at a mobile home park on New Year's Day.
• Rainier (Ore.) Police Chief Ralph Painter was killed by a fatal gunshot wound to the head on Jan. 5, while responding to a call reporting a car theft at a strip mall.
• Baltimore City (Md.) Police Officer William H. Torbit, Jr. was fatally shot during an altercation outside a night club on Jan. 9.
• Lakewood (N.J.) Patrolman Christopher Matlosz was shot and killed as he approached a suspect while patrolling a residential area on Jan. 14.
• Livonia (Mich.) Officer Larry Nehasil was fatally wounded by a burglary suspect during a shootout on Jan. 17.
• Miami-Dade (Fla.) Officers Roger Castillo and Amanda Haworth were fatally shot as they attempted to serve a murder warrant at a Miami, Florida home on Jan. 20.
• St. Petersburg (Fla.) Sgt. Tom Baitinger and Officer Jeffrey Yaslowitz were gunned down and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on Jan. 24. A U.S. Marshal was also wounded but is in stable condition.
PBA will encourage our government leaders to ensure that officer and community safety is “the” priority, not just “a” priority.
John Park
President
Central Florida PBA
407-345-9911
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Tuesday, 11 January 2011 |
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Click HERE to view. |
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Thursday, 30 December 2010 |
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Where is the R-E-S-P-E-C-T?
During my career in public safety, I have seen a rapid decline in respect for law enforcement. Law enforcement officers combat crime but experience significant personal and professional hardships in the process. Some officers even pay the ultimate sacrifice because of the utter lack of respect for the service and protection they selflessly provide. These are just a few recent displays of utter lack of respect for local law enforcement.
- Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) Deputy Brandon Coates was shot and killed by a convicted felon and thief whose last theft actually stole the life of a treasured husband, son, brother, Marine and deputy. The coward then took his own life as if life itself was meaningless. Maybe his own life meant nothing to him but Brandon’s life meant the world to his immediate family and extended family of law enforcement officers.
- OCSO Deputy Steven Cook was viciously and repeatedly stabbed in the face and neck that ultimately left Deputy Cook seriously injured and a young disturbed man dead. All of this tragedy and hardship over a property crime? The value on life far outweighs any property’s value!
- Moving vehicles used as weapons against law enforcement has become more prevalent and is leading to more use of force encounters. The life-threatening danger of a 5,000 pound bullet intentionally driving at you requires anyone (especially officers) to make split second decisions that will surely be scrutinized via extensive investigative resources and time. As of this writing, the Florida Highway Patrol is the latest agency to experience this deadly situation in Orlando.
- UCF Professor Jennifer Vest’s media spectacle of her complaints of alleged racism and violation of her rights by UCF Police Officers during a traffic stop. An outsourced investigation cleared these officers but Professor Vest continues to prolong her weaning 15 minutes of fame based on her fraudulent diatribe against law enforcement. To date, Professor Vest is not being held accountable for her actions by UCF President Hitt or her peers. There are many wonderful citizens out there who truly respect law enforcement whether they are receiving our help, being held liable for their actions or both. I realize that officers must do their part to enhance and protect our relationships with the public. First impressions are lasting impressions so we will do our best. However, please remember that our bad day on the job is often quite different from yours. We frequently experience things that only nightmares are made of. We are human and have feelings so please remember that as we do our jobs. Likewise, we will remember that we are entrusted with great power that requires great responsibility for our actions.
John Park
President
Central Florida Police Benevolent Association
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