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President's Message MetLife - Your New Life Insurance Carrier with Reduced Rates
I have been involved in searching for a new life insurance carrier for several months ever since our rates were dramatically increased without any prior notification. Our current provider, Standard of Oregon raised the insurance rates very suddenly and without giving us any time to prepare the policy holders for the increase. Because of that increase, there were several active and retired members who choose to cancel their policies. I am happy to report, we have been able to find a new carrier, with a significant reduction in rates and some added new benefits. Look for a decrease in rates of around 15%. SB 1019 Revisited
Senator Romero is starting to rattle her sword in regard to Senate Bill 1019 again. To refresh your memory on this one, SB 1019 deals with taking away our rights to have our disciplinary hearings closed to the public. There is no credible reason why this legislation should be passed. The committee that was formed with PORAC taking the lead has continued to meet on this and stay informed of any new developments. FTO Arbitration Ruling
I am happy to report the arbitration ruling in regard to disciplinary action being taken against deputies when they fail their field training officer program has been received. The ruling was favorable to SEBA members and I am hopeful this will resolve the issue surrounding the whole process. This was one of those times SEBA and the Sheriff's Department were not able to come to an agreement about actions being taken against our members. The arbitration process was used for that purpose with positive results. (Refer to Chief of Labor Relations message for further information.) Board of Supervisor Elections
Now that the filing period has closed for the three Board of Supervisor seats that are up for election, the picture is much clearer. The First, Third and Fifth Districts are the ones I am talking about. SEBA has endorsed and is financially supporting Supervisor Josie Gonzales for the Third District, Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt for the First District and San Bernardino City Councilman Neil Derry for the Third District. California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremonies
The Memorial services will be held May 8th and 9th this year in Sacramento at the Peace Officer Memorial site. There will be a total of nineteen law enforcement officers honored during the ceremony. Nine of those officers died in the line of duty in 2007. The other ten officers were individuals who lost their lives in past years, but were not recognized for one reason or another. And as always, last but not least, "Stay safe out there."
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