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MLEOM Dedication Ceremony {0}
Please review this email and try to attend the ceremony this Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 3 p.m. to honor our fallen Detroit Police Members that gave the ultimate sacrifice, thank you!
Below is a recap of the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument (MLEOM) Ceremony, The ceremony will be held this Saturday, July 27, 2019, under a tent in the Visitor Lot on Allegan Street, next to the Memorial Park. The address is 900 W. Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48915.
The Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument Fund Commission (MLEOM) invites family members of fallen officers, members of the law enforcement community, and the public to a monument dedication ceremony on Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 3 p.m. This service will start at 3 p.m. and will last until about 5 p.m.
The Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument, coined “The Sentinels”, will be revealed near the Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Allegan Street and Butler Boulevard in downtown Lansing.
The dedication ceremony will feature a presentation by MLEOM Commission members, remarks from guest speakers, and a reading of the names of the 588 fallen officers whose names are inscribed on the Sentinels. The ceremony will end with a procession to the Memorial grounds.
PARKING
Parking for the memorial service is available in the Allegan Lot. The Visitor Lot behind the Library of Michigan (702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing) can also be used. There is on-street parking on Butler Street and other nearby streets. Parts of the Pine and Cass Lots may also be available. Police Motorcycle Clubs will use the Visitor Lot on Allegan Street.
ADA-Compliant Parking is available in the Allegan Lot along the east side. Individuals needing assistance may also be dropped off at the Visitor Lot entrance.
RESTROOMS
One barrier-free portable toilet and two other portable toilets will be available in the Visitor Lot. Additional bathrooms are located inside the Michigan Library (including ADA-compliant) across the street from the Memorial site.
UNIFORMS FOR OFFICERS
The Uniform of the Day will be worn. Short-sleeves are acceptable.
SENTINEL ACCESS
The Commission knows that you are eager to see your officer’s name on the Memorial panels. Please note, however, that there will be no access to the panels until the procession at the end of the Memorial Service.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that the Library of Michigan, across Allegan Street from the Memorial site, will be open until 7 p.m. If you need to get out of the sun and heat, you can go there. Restrooms are also available in the Library.
Bottled water will be available on-site.
Lieutenant Mark Young
President
Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
2019 LIEUTENANT, SERGEANT & DETECTIVE – PRELIMINARY WRITTEN EXAMINATION RESULTS AND APPEAL PERIOD {0}
2019 LIEUTENANT, SERGEANT & DETECTIVE – PRELIMINARY WRITTEN EXAMINATION RESULTS AND APPEAL PERIOD
The preliminary written examination results for the Lieutenant, Sergeant and Detective promotional examinations will be sent to the email address on your application beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
Candidates may review their examination and/or file appeals beginning Tuesday, July 30, 2019 through Saturday, August 3, 2019. The hours of the review will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday) and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Candidates must use their own time for the review. All reviews will be limited to 1 ½ hours to allow all interested candidates the opportunity for review.
Reviews will be held at the following locations:
Tuesday, July 30, 2019 through Friday, August 2, 2019 – DPD Training Academy, 6050 Linwood
(8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Saturday, August 3, 2019 – Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, Michigan Room
(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
Candidates must produce their DPD Identification Card and Michigan Driver’s License in order to review their examination.
The Oral Interview will be held for selected candidates in September 2019. The Oral Interview will be administered no earlier than the week of September 16, 2019. Detailed information about the Oral Interview is forthcoming.
Questions may be forwarded to Human Resources Bureau at 596-5920.
BAKER TO VEGAS – 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT {0}
BAKER TO VEGAS – 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
The Baker to Vegas Team is hosting a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in order to raise funds to support those who will be participating in the 2019 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay. There are three (3) ways to support:
1) Donate $75 to form a team;
2) Sponsor a team from your command for $75; or
3) Sponsor a member to participate for $25, or participate/play yourself.
Teams will be separated into two categories: under 40 and over 40 (Old School). This event is open to both current and former Detroit Police Department members and will be mixed (both males and females will be on the same teams). We are hoping for enough teams to name each team in honor of our runners. Note: there are (24) runners.
The tournament will be held on Saturday, Mach 9, 2019 at Detroit Edison Public School 1903 Wilkins St., Detroit MI 48207 from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Members who participate in this event will do so on their own time. Interested members, who wish to play in the tournament, should forward their names to dpdfit@detroitmi.gov and you will be placed on a team.
The deadline to register has been extended to Friday, March 1, 2019. To register please go to dpdfit@detroitmi.gov. Bragging rights are at stake!
W-2s FOR SWORN MEMBERS WHO WERE CARRIED “DISABLED” IN THE PAYROLL SYSTEM DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018 {0}
Normandy Optical is offering discounts to all City of Detroit First Responders. {0}
Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial Monument {0}
We would like to personally thank everybody that came out and supported the DPLSA Mixer on Thursday, January 17, 2019. During the event we raised over $1500.00. The proceeds are going to be donated to the Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial Monument through our sponsorship to honor the over 237 members who were our friends and colleagues that gave the ultimate sacrifice from the Detroit Police Department. I truly thank you for your support.
You can still come down to the DPLSA Office and make a donation by way of cash or check to the Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial Monument. Our goal is to raise a minimum of $5000.00 for a complete sponsorship, please help us in obtain that goal in honor of our fallen members! We want to make a healthy contribution to ensure that the Michigan Law Enforcement Memorial Monument finished, we want to ensure that our heroes sacrifice is never forgotten, thank you!
When can I retire? {0}
Officers in need of assistance! Sergeant Paul Glaza and Officer Bradley Clark are in need of your assistance! {0}
Officers in need of assistance!
Sergeant Paul Glaza and Officer Bradley Clark are in need of your assistance! Both of these members of the law enforcement community have been suspended without pay pending the outcome of their legal action. They both are suffering severe hardships while they work to clear their names. Recently Officer Clark suffered a severe medical emergency that created additional hardship on him and his family! Please donate to the go fund me page and assist Paul and Bradley, thank you!
No donation is too small and all donations will be greatly appreciated!
Thin Blue Line Act {0}
NAPO priority legislation, the Thin Blue Line Act, was reintroduced as H.R. 99 by Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) on January 3. NAPO once again pledged our support for this important bill, which increases penalties on those who harm or target for harm public safety officers by making the murder or attempted murder of a local police officer, firefighter, or first responder an aggravating factor in death penalty determinations in federal court. This would be applicable whether they were targeted or murdered on duty, because of the performance of their duty, or because of their status as a public official. The only requirement is that the homicide provide federal jurisdiction.
This bill is critical, as law enforcement officer assaults, injuries, and deaths have increased sharply in recent years. Every year, the number of officers killed by firearms has increased. 52 officers were shot and killed in the line of duty in 2018, a 13 percent increase over 2017. Establishing stricter penalties for those who harm or target for harm law enforcement officers will deter violent crime. Any persons contemplating harming an officer must know that they will face serious punishments. NAPO strongly believes that increased penalties make important differences in the attitudes of criminals toward public safety officers, and ensure protection for the community.
The Thin Blue Line Act passed the House last Congress and we look forward to working with Congressman Buchanan to pass it again this Congress.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR RETIRED INVESTIGATOR FLOYD ANTHONY NELSON {0}
ARRANGEMENTS FOR RETIRED INVESTIGATOR FLOYD ANTHONY NELSON.
Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation will be held from Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 4:00 P.M – 8:00 P.M. at the O. H. Pye, III Funeral Home, located at 17600 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, Michigan 48227.
Telephone: (313)838-9770.
The Family Hour will be from Friday, February 1, 2019, at 12:00 P.M. Services will be conducted on Friday, February 1, 2019, at 12:30 P.M. Location: O. H. Pye, III Funeral Home, located at 17600 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, Michigan 48227.
Telephone: (313)838-9770.
Interment will be held at Grand Lawn Cemetery, located at 23501 Grand River Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48219.
Telephone: (313)531-2050.
NAPO Supports Reintroduction of Bill to Repeal GPO & WEP {0}
NAPO Supports Reintroduction of Bill to Repeal GPO & WEP
Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) reintroduced the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 141), which has already gained 72 bipartisan cosponsors since it was dropped on January 3. This legislation, which would totally repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), continues to be a top priority for NAPO.
Though most police officers must retire after specific time served, usually in their early- to mid-fifties, many look for new opportunities to serve their community. Yet, when they retire from a non-Social Security paying job and move to one that does pay into Social Security, they are penalized by the WEP. Instead of receiving full support from their rightfully earned Social Security retirement benefit, their pension heavily offsets it, thus vastly reducing the amount they receive.
More troubling is the effect of GPO on a police officer’s retirement. If a spouse who paid into Social Security dies, the surviving public safety officer should be eligible for half of the deceased’s benefit. However, GPO requires that this amount be offset by two-thirds of the survivor’s pension, eliminating most or all of the payment. By professional need, many police officers are outside of Social Security but if they had not served at all, they would receive the full allotment of the spouse’s benefit.
GPO and WEP were meant as a “leveling” response but only serve to hurt public safety officers. By totally repealing both GPO and WEP, the Social Security Fairness Act would preserve the retirement security of those who selflessly serve and protect our communities.
NAPO thanks Congressman Davis for his continued dedication ensuring public employees get the retirement benefits they rightly deserve. We look forward to working with him to pass this important legislation.
2019 DPLSA General Membership Meeting Schedule {0}
2019 – DETROIT POLICE LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2019
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019
Meetings doors open at 4:00 p.m.
Meetings start at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner at the conclusion of the meeting
Meetings are being held at the American Serbian Hall located at
19940 Van Dyke, Detroit MI, 48234 at Outer Drive, (313)366-9668
LIEUTENANTS & SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION MIXER {0}
LIEUTENANTS & SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION MIXER
The Lieutenants & Sergeants Association (LSA) is hosting a mixer on Thursday, January 17, 2019, at the Gaelic League, located at 2068 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48210, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. All members of the department are invited to attend.
There is a minimum donation of $5.00 that will be used to support the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument.
2018 DETROIT POLICE LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS {0}
The following members of the DPLSA and the Detroit Police Department will be recognized during the DPLSA General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 5 p.m. at the American Serbian Memorial Hall, located at 19940 Van Dyke (E. Outer Dr.).
2018 DETROIT POLICE LIEUTENANTS AND SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE AWARD
RECIPIENTS
EXCELLENCE AWARD
Lieutenant Shawn K. Wesley
Detective Roy Gilbert
Officer Glenn Anthony Christopher Doss
Officer Fadi Mukhlis Shukur
Officer Darren Maurice Weathers
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Lieutenant Kimberly Gabriel
Lieutenant Howard Phillips
Lieutenant Gerry Johnson Jr.
Lieutenant Kaywune Latham
Lieutenant Kevin Robinson
Sergeant Jason Burke
Sergeant Rocco Corsetti
Sergeant Stephen Geelhood
Sergeant Donald Haight
Sergeant Timothy Jones
Sergeant Travis Konstanko
Sergeant Jermareo McDaniel
Sergeant David Meadows
Sergeant David Rios
Sergeant Phillip Rodriguez
Sergeant Lacell Rue
Sergeant Joanne Wight
The DPLSA will also be recognizing the outstanding efforts of the DPLSA Members that are on the PEERS SUPPORT for their outstanding efforts assisting the members of our department, their efforts have not gone unnoticed and they are greatly appreciated!
DPLSA SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Lieutenant Pastella Williams, COMMUNICATIONS
Lieutenant Leslie Montgomery, Fifth Precinct
Lieutenant Kaywune Latham, Tenth Precinct
Lieutenant Gordon Moore, Communications
Lieutenant Carrie Schulz, Second Precinct
Lieutenant LaShanna Potts, Chief’s Neighborhood Liaison
Lieutenant Ian Severy, Taskforce Administration
Lieutenant Kimberley Gabriel, Seventh Precinct
Lieutenant Tonya Leonard-Gilbert, Organized Crime
Sergeant Anthony Potts, Firearms Training
Sergeant Matthew Neihengen, Crime Intel
Sergeant Nathaniel Weekley,12th Precinct PDU
Sergeant Timothy Firchau, Avert
Sergeant John Pasharikovski, 12th Precinct
Detective Danielle Harrison, Internal Affairs
7TH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT AT COMERICA PARK IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 {0}
7TH ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT AT COMERICA PARK IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018
The Detroit Tigers and Major League Baseball have teamed up with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to show their appreciation for the men and women of Michigan who serve as law enforcement and correction officers.
The Detroit Tigers invite you; your family and friends along with and general public to join them on Wednesday May 30, 2018, for the 7th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit.
Discounted Ticket Packages start at just $31.00 and each ticket includes a limited edition Detroit Tigers Law Enforcement Challenge Coin and a Thin Blue Line American bracelet. A $10.00 donation will also be made to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, and is included in the purchase price.
- Upper Box Infield
- Lower Baseline Box
- Upper Reserved Infield
- Mezzanine
- Upper Grandstand
Arrive early for the pregame ceremony as we honor Michigan Law Enforcement.
See attached flyer or order online at: www.tigers.com/law. For more information, contact Betsy Bouillon at betsybouillon@tigers.com or (313) 471-2230.
25th Annual Michigan Peace Officers’ Candlelight Memorial Service will be at 7 p.m. east steps of Lansing State Capitol, 100 North Capitol Avenue. {0}
2018 National Police Week Schedule
MONDAY, MAY 07, 2018
Honoring: Officer Glenn Anthony Christopher Doss
EOW: Sunday, January 28, 2018
Officer Darren Maurice Weathers
EOW: Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Officer Donald Kimbrough
EOW: Thursday, December 7, 2017
The 25th Annual Michigan Peace Officers’ Candlelight Memorial Service will be at 7 p.m. east steps of Lansing State Capitol, 100 North Capitol Avenue.
Contact Denise Scarbrough, Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors President at (877) 464-2677 or email survivor@micops.org if you have any further questions.
25th Annual Michigan Peace Officers Candlelight Memorial Service {0}
Wayne County Community College District is hiring retired law enforcement officers. Please review the attachment and share the information. {0}
Wayne County Community College District is hiring retired law enforcement officers. Please review the attachment and share the information.
Arrangements for Active Lieutenant Shawn K. Wesley, assigned to Communications {0}
Arrangements for Active Lieutenant Shawn K. Wesley, assigned to Communications.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ACTIVE POLICE OFFICER GLENN DOSS, JR., ASSIGNED TO THE 7TH PRECINCT, SON OF ACTIVE POLICE OFFICER GLENN DOSS, SR., ASSIGNED TO THE 10TH PRECINCT {0}
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ACTIVE POLICE OFFICER GLENN DOSS, JR., ASSIGNED TO THE 7TH PRECINCT, SON OF ACTIVE POLICE OFFICER GLENN DOSS, SR., ASSIGNED TO THE 10TH PRECINCT
Arrangements are as follows:
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018, 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at the O.H. Pye Funeral Home, located at 17600 Plymouth, Detroit, Michigan 48227.
The Family hour will be from Friday, February 2, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Services will be conducted on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven Mile Detroit, Michigan 48219.
Interment will be at Grand Lawn Cemetery at 23501 Grand River, Detroit, Michigan 48219.
Repass: Burton Manor, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48150.
2017 Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association Excellence, Leadership and Community Service Awards {0}
2017 DPLSA Excellence and Leadership Awards
DPLSA Excellence Award
Sergeant Kyle Vonielle Bryant
DPLSA Leadership Awards
Lieutenant Michael McGinnis
Lieutenant Richard Mclatcher
Lieutenant Lashanna Potts
Sergeant Michael Carpenter
Sergeant Marian Champion
Sergeant Phillip Curtis
Sergeant Faith Gary
Sergeant Brent Rodak
Sergeant Dana Russell
Sergeant Shanelle Williams
Investigator Linda Lawton
Detective Lisa Johnson
Detective Paytra Williams
DPLSA Community Service Award
Lieutenant Franklin Hayes
Sergeant Sherley Bledsoe
Sergeant Starr Gonzales
Sergeant Nicole Kirkwood
Sergeant Anthony Potts
Job well done, congratulations to all!
Arrangements for Active Officer Edward L. McCoy, assigned to the Eighth Precinct, brother of Sergeant Cheryl McCoy – Oneill, assigned to Disciplinary Administration and Brother – In- Law of Retired Commander Daniel Oneill. {0}
2018 City of Detroit Health Care Open Enrollment starts Wednesday, November 1, 2017 and ends Wednesday, November 22, 2017 {0}
Important
2018 Employee Benefit Annual Open Enrollment Begins November 1, 2017
For January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 plan year
To All Benefit Eligible Employees
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits. During open enrollment you can:
- · Enroll in or change your current health plans
- · Speak directly with representatives from health care plans during Open Enrollment events
- · Renew or enroll your waiver of medical coverage
- · Add or remove eligible dependents
- · Renew or enroll in a flexible spending account for medical expenses, dependent care and/or commuter
All employees must enroll by either two ways:
1) Log into www.mydetroitbenefits.com to complete the enrollment process. All passwords have been reset to the default password.
2) Call (855) 224-6200 Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm Eastern Time. Due to the high number of calls received during the open enrollment period, you may be asked to leave a message. A customer service representative will return your call to process your enrollment. Please be sure to leave your name and a direct dial phone number in your message. YOUR CALL WILL BE RETURNED.
Review all medical, dental, vision, life and flexible spending needs for you and your family. The open enrollment period for the 2018 plan year begins on Wednesday, November 1 and will continue through Wednesday, November 22, 2017.
Review all documents thoroughly and save for future review!!!!!!!
2018 Health Care Open Enrollment starts tomorrow Wednesday, November 1, 2017 through Wednesday, November 22, 2017. You are urged not to delay your selection because you are allowed to modify your election up and until the open enrollment period ends!
All employees must log on to the online system (www.mydetroitbenefits.com) or contact customer service at (855) 224-6200 to complete the enrollment process. All employees should visit this site during this period to enroll/maintain your coverage for the 2018 plan year.
NEW PLAN OPTIONS AND CHANGES FOR 2018
Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network
Additional Heritage Optical Options
Dependent Coverage Change
Review the attached Health Care Options Booklet, rates and vendor schedule to acquire additional information.
Open Enrollment Package
An employee open enrollment packet has also been mailed to your home and emailed to your designated email address. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THIS PACKET TO MAKE YOUR ELECTIONS. The package includes the 2018 City of Detroit Health Care Plan Options booklet (also attached to this e-mail) which provides eligibility requirements and summaries of the health care plans in a format that permits easy comparison; the contribution for medical, dental, vision, life and flexible spending plans which provides the new contribution amounts that employees will be required to pay effective January 1, 2018. (Note: There are separate forms for the City’s medical Opt-Out Program. This form is not included in your packet. If wish to enroll in the City’s Opt-Out Program, please download this form from www.mydetroitbenefits.com.)
REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE HEALTH CARE VENDORS WILL BE VISITING SELECTED WORK LOCATIONS – SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE
Note: Managers/Supervisors/Department Heads: Please print and post the attachments for those employees who do not have access to a computer and/or GroupWise.
Please do not reply to this message.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
Call the Benefits Administration Service Center at 855-224-6200.
City of Detroit Benefit Administration Office
PROMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE RANKS OF LIEUTENANT AND SERGEANT {0}
PROMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE RANKS OF LIEUTENANT AND SERGEANT
Chief of Police James E. Craig is pleased to announce the following members were recommended to the Board of Police Commissioners for Promotion, and have been approved. LPAC / SPAC training will begin on Monday, October 9, 2017, at 7:45 A.M.
THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT:
Devin Dunbeck, Richard T. Firsdon, Derrick Maye,
Heather M. Cameron, Sharon R. McClure, Michael E. Russell, Robert Torres
THE RANK OF SERGEANT:
Tremayne Burton, Jarmiare R. McEntire, Dennis E. Smith,
Beverly A. Wilson, Andre Brooks, Alexander L. Roths,
William B. Jackson, Jerrod R. Willis, Walter A. Merida,
Thomas M. Kozlowski, Myron P. Watkins, Craig P. Pomaville,
Robin W. Cleaver, Rhonda S. Sherman, Elana C. Chavez
Congratulations to all, I am sure you will all graduate LPAC and SPAC with honors!
