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DPLSA Update, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Status and Update of the City of Detroit’s Motion to dismiss the ACT312 Petition of the DPLSA

DPLSA Update, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Status and Update of the City of Detroit’s Motion to dismiss the ACT312 Petition of the DPLSA {0}

In April shortly after the appointment of an Emergency Manager the City of Detroit filed Case # D13A-0005, Emergency Motion for Award of Dismissal of the ACT312 Petition and proceedings of the DPLSA, with the State of Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC).
On April 8, 2013, at the MERC Commission Meeting the matter was on the agenda and discussion ensued. The Commission stated they would entertain briefs and arguments from all the parties involved and the matter would be placed on the agenda for the scheduled May meeting.
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, the executive Board along with our Attorney Richard Mack appeared before the State of Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) Commission in Lansing, also present was attorneys from the Detroit Police Command Officers Association and Police Officers Association of Michigan who represented the EMS.
During the hearing the City’s Attorney John Willems, stated that due to the newly enacted PA 436 the city has no duty to bargain therefore they are requesting that the ACT312 Petitions be dismissed and future proceeding be halted.
Our Attorney along with the DPCOA and POAM, argued that PA 436 had no effect on PA 312 and that the State Legislators did not intend for Public Safety entities to be void of “Collective Bargaining”.
After long and extensive arguments the Commission voted 2 to 1 to hold a special meeting on Tuesday,June 4, 2013, the Commission stated they would give their decision on whether our ACT312 hearings will precede based on PA 436. The Commission further stated the scheduled ACT312 hearings would be cancelled until they render their opinion.  It is important to note that during the hearing Commissioner Nino Green stated that the affected parties already have Arbitrators assigned by the Commission and that the Commission should not interfere with the ACT312 process.
Present during the hearing were:
Director Ruth Anne Okun,  Commissioner Edward Callaghan,Chair – Person
Commissioner Robert LaBrant
Commissioner Nino Green
The DPLSA Executive Board will be present on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, when the Commission renders their opinion and we will continue to keep you informed of the status of this important matter. As always If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.
Passing of Retired Lt. Alfred Gomez – Mesquita

Passing of Retired Lt. Alfred Gomez – Mesquita {0}

On behalf of the Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association our prayers go out to the family of Retired Lt. Alfred Gomez – Mesquita.  Lt. Gomez endured a lot during his long tenure with the Detroit Police Department and through it all he was a class act and continued to treat individuals with respect along with greeting and talking to everyone with infectious smile and laughter. My first assignment was the Sixth Precinct and he was my Commander and I had a tremendous amount of respect for him and to me he will always be Commander Gomez, rest in peace my friend and just in case no one else ever told you, job well done!

Arrangements are forth – coming

 

Sergeant Mark Young

President

Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association

Prayers sent to the Family of Wayne – Westland Firefighter Brian Woehlke

Prayers sent to the Family of Wayne – Westland Firefighter Brian Woehlke {0}

On behalf of the Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association we extend our condolences and sympathy to the Family, Friends and Co-Workers of Brian Woehlke the Wayne – Westland Fire Fighter who lost his life today making this world a safer place to live, work and play.

Sergeant Mark Young
President
Detroit Police Lieutenants
And Sergeants Associ

Passing of Retired Executive Chief James D. Bannon

Passing of Retired Executive Chief James D. Bannon {0}

The DPLSA was sadly notified of the passing of Retired Executive Deputy Chief James D. Bannon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Rosemary and their entire family. We respectfully ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers as well, thank you!

Arrangements forth – coming!

COFFEE AND CAKE TO CELEBRATE THE CAREER OF SERGEANT ANNE HUNSAKER OF ASSIGNED TO THE TRAINING CENTER {0}

COFFEE  AND  CAKE  TO  CELEBRATE THE CAREER OF SERGEANT  ANNE   HUNSAKER   OF ASSIGNED  TO THE  TRAINING  CENTER

 Sergeant  Anne  Hunsaker will  retire  after  twenty-six  (26) years of dedicated service to theDetroit

Police Department and the citizens ofDetroit.  The Reception will be onTuesday, May 7, 2013, at11:00 a.m., at theTrainingCenter, located at 6050 Linwood, Please come and join us in celebrating her accomplishments and contributions to the Detroit Police Department.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Police Officer Brenda Hawkins at 596-2181.

Arrangements for Retired Lieutenant Johnnie Thomas, Father of Inspector Johnny A. Thomas, assigned to the Sixth Precinct {0}

Arrangements for Retired Lieutenant Johnnie Thomas, Father of Inspector Johnny A. Thomas, assigned to the Sixth Precinct


Arrangements are as follows:

Viewing:
Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at James H. Coles Funeral Home located at 16100 Schaefer, Detroit Michigan, 48235, Ph# (313) 835-3997

Services:
Family Hour:
Friday, May 3, 2013, 2013, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Carter Metropolitan CME Church located at 1510 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit Michigan, 48208, Ph# (313) 895-6744

Funeral Service will start at 11 a.m. after Family Hour

Interment unknown at this time

Passing of Retired Lt. Lieutenant Johnny Thomas Sr, formerly of the Third Precinct, Father of Inspector Johnny Thomas Jr., assigned to the Sixth Precinct. {0}

On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the DPLSA was sadly informed of the passing of Retired Lt. Lieutenant Johnny Thomas Sr, formerly of the Third Precinct, Father of Inspector Johnny Thomas Jr., assigned to the Sixth Precinct.

The DPLSA has expressed our condolences and sympathy along with keeping Johnny and his family in our hearts, thoughts and prayers and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers as well, thank you!

Arrangements are forth – coming

Fund Raiser for Officer Patrick Hill, Please Come Out and Support One of Our Own! {0}

HELP A HERO!

DETROIT POLICE OFFICER PATRICK HILL BENEFIT/FUNDRAISER

APRIL 27, 2013 STARTING AT 6 P.M.

LINCOLN PARK V.F.W. POST 552
1125 FORT ST. LINCOLN PARK, MI. 48146

$20.00 ENTRANCE FEE INCLUDES: DRAFT BEER, FOOD, DJ, AND LIVE MUSIC

CASH BAR FOR MIXED DRINKS, BOTTLED BEER, SHOTS!!
PERCENTAGE BEING DONATED TO THE FAMILY

RAFFLES – SILENT AUCTIONS – 50/50 – AND MORE!

OUR BELOVED BROTHER IN BLUE WAS CRITICALLY INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON 04-02-2013. HE HAS A LONG RECOVERY AHEAD AND HIS FAMILY NEEDS OUR HELP. WE NEED ALL TO COME TOGETHER TO SHOW OFFICER PATRICK HILL HOW MUCH WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE HIM AND HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.

DONATIONS OF GIFTS, SERVICES, ITEMS FOR RAFFLE, OR CASH IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. NO ITEM IS TOO BIG, AND NO CASH DONATION IS TOO MUCH

VISIT
WWW.GIVEFORWARD.COM/FUNDRAISER/WH62/HONEYBADGER1

TO MAKE A DONATION VIA CREDIT CARD AND POST WELL WISHES TO OFFICER HILL.

SEND PHYSICAL CHECKS AND OTHER DONATIONS TO:
LINCOLN PARK V.F.W. POST 552
1125 FORT ST.
LINCOLN PARK, MI. 48146
(IN MEMO – REFERENCE PHILL)

PLEASE CALL MR. JIM BOWENS (313) 999-7890 WITH ANY INQUIRIES ABOUT THE EVENT

14th Annual Detroit Police Interfaith Candlelight Vigil Service and 40th Annual Detroit Police Interfaith Memorial Service {0}

 

 

 

 

10TH ANNUAL CHAPLAIN CORPS SPRING GOSPEL {0}

10TH ANNUAL CHAPLAIN CORPS SPRING GOSPEL

The Detroit Police Chaplain Corps will present its 10th Annual Spring Gospel Concert “Our Hearts Sing,” at St. John the Great Baptist Church, located at 16101 Schaefer, on Friday, April 19, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. (doors will open at 5:00 p.m.)

Performers will sing songs to inspire the hearts of those in attendance. The concert’s admission is free, but donations will be accepted and will go towards the Detroit Police Department’s 40th Annual Memorial Service and Breakfast, scheduled forFriday, May 3, 2013.

The Detroit Police Chaplain Corps was established in 1973, with the goal of improving Police-Community relations in the city of Detroit.  They currently have 45 certified members belonging to churches of all denominations.