Since the July-August 2017 KOPOUT, two of our retirees have passed on. We are taking this opportunity to remember them in this issue of the KOPOUT. Mark Bindenagel Retired Fresno Police Officer Service Dates: September 8, 1997 – March 31, 2002 December 12, 2006 – February 28, 2014 End of Watch: August 4, 2017 Stanley
By Mike Cavallero Retirees COLA – Why the delay? When we were active officers and the FPOA negotiated a salary increase, we received that raise once the MOU was ratified by our members and approved by the city council. If the raise was 3%, then we received a 3% salary increase. The situation changes drastically
By David Newton Want to Brighten Your Day? Try This Every once in a while, the screw-up fairy visits me at work. After a particularly bad day, I engage in a long-time police tradition. No, I don’t mean drinking. When feeling stressed, I calculate my pension to see how good it’s going to be. Calculating
By Damon Kurtz I wanted to take a moment to update everyone on an important issue. On August 30, 2017 Mayor Lee Brand announced the appointment of former FBI Special Agent John Gliatta to the Office of Independent Review. During the same press conference, he announced the nine persons selected to serve on the Community
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