flag of the united states of america. >> i would like to call roll mr. president. president mazzucco? present. vice-president marshall? on his way back. commissioner chan, present, kingsley, present, loftus, here. we have a quorum and with us here is the chief of police and director of occ joyce inhibition. -- hicks. >> welcome to the may 8, 2013

san francisco police commission meeting. the issue is to give you a preview, we are going to have award for some great citizens and some issues regarding mental health issues that the department is dealing with and crisis intervention related to that. we have a follow up report on second assault, homicide testing. as you were aware back in 2010, this was an issue before the commission there was a backlog. we changed these things. there were areas assigned to the crime lab and we'll have more to report on that please call line item one. item one certification of appreciation

mr. thomas arend. >> president mazzucco, director hicks. i'm captain moser. i'm please to be here today to present a certificate to mr. arend. some of our best citizens offer to help. i'm going to read you a brief overview of mr. arend's actions. on march 22, a suspicious person was loitering around cars. mr. thomas arend observed the suspect and took note of this conspicuous

behavior. he looks outside and see's the same suspicious person breaking a car window and he immediately realizes he's the individual he had seen earlier and he see's the suspect go through a backpack and he starts to leave, leaving the backpack behind. he grabs the backpack and continues to follow the suspect providing reality information along the way. at that point, the suspect realizes that mr. arend is following and starts to speed up her flight. she gets a board a munis bus and mr. arend

stopping it and still on the phone with 9-1-1. he boards the bus and tells the driver what had happened and the suspect once realizing that mr. arend was not going to give up on the pursuit, he pushes mr. arend and gets off the bus and he gets on a cab. mr. arend still on the phone with 911. steps and holds the taxi and waits for police and the suspect is taken. we often rely on citizens to help us in cases. a lot of times we have citizens that provide information an that's fantastic, occasionally you get citizens that go truly above and beyond their duties.

it's our pleasure to present this certificate to mr. arend. [ applause ] >> so that's my cue. mr. thomas our deepest gratitude such an example of bravery is worthy of the highest esteem awarded this day 8th of may. if you don't mind shaving, we are hiring. [ applause ] [ laughter ] >> is there anything you would like to say? >> thanks so much. i'm touched and honored. i do not deserve this certificate. why i not do this for being a hero. we actually appreciate the work you do everyday. thank you so much. >> mr. rendon behalf of the commission i want to thank you

very much. it's citizens like you, i don't know if probably the most dangerous thing you did was step in front of the munis bus. what you did was admirable and citizens like you to keep this city clean and reduces crime and as the chief said, we are hiring. thank you very much. >> well, i thought it was a super hero action comic book thing. that was an amazing thing that you did. i don't know why, i'm just glad you did it. again, watch the bus. >> thank you so much. the comment of my friends on twitter was nice job batman. so. >> thank you. our next

certificate of appreciation is for miss tammy ryan. captain sullivan? good evening, commissioners, chief sir, director hicks and members of the audience. my name is captain oh sullivan, commanding officer of the station. it's a pleasure to be here this evening. tonight i want to talk to you briefly and want to turn it over to lieutenant jack. this evening the story we have to tell you is an example of the ultimate act of community service of saving ones live. on april 22nd, there was a young lady, you might hear her in the back there, 10 months old who found a bottle cap that found it way into her mouth.

jack heart responded to a call for service along with other bay view stations but a couple standing right here, miss tammy, was so moved by her act. thank you very much for accept thg nomination. that's why we are here this evening. jack, i would like you to tell the story. >> i will do my best to get through this. on april 22nd dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from multiple hysterical people crying. officers arrived and flagged down on the seen there were seven adults screaming and crying historically. officers went inside and saw a 10 month baby choking and turning many

different colors and not breathing. suddenly, a total stranger appeared on the scene. miss tammy ryan lives on san lean droe and was visiting. she said i know cpr and she grabbed the baby and after several moments of that, the bottle cap arrived and it came right out of the baby's mouth and she was able to breathe again. paramedics responded. it went from almost shear disaster to a peaceful happy smile from a mother. so i started looking around furiously for the woman who had helped and i realized she was gone and i started asking the family members where did she go and they point across the street and i found

miss ryan an we shared a little tear together. your bravery to rush into a person's home. your selfless humanity to come to a person's aid, your expert technique that undoubtedly saved baby heidi's life and for humility for not waiting to receive accolades. congratulations. [ applause ] . cops and nurses, we go hand in hand. i would like to introduce the commission, susanna the mother

of baby heidi and the baby in the back. this certificate is nothing compared to that. she is here because of you. outstanding performance of outstanding bravery. such an example of bravery is wordedey of the highest esteem by the san francisco police department. that's a great story. i don't know if you heard the story, but the officers saved the baby, but babies are saved in the bay view. that's for sure. thank you. [ applause ] >> thank you. i'm sorry for being teary. i don't really

know what to say. i was kind of on auto pilot. i have done training in trchlt. cpr for the last 23 years. i'm just really happy that she's okay and thank you for this. i really appreciate it. [ applause ] >> miss ryan, on behalf of the commission, most of us are crying right now. i want to thank you. you saved a life. you did it with somebody you didn't know and you were hanging around for the accolades and you are a special person. i will leave it to the rest of my commissioners. we are also hiring. you are incredible. you are a saint. i don't know what more to say. >> thank you for going out of your way to help a complete stranger with an absolutely

adorable baby. i can't stop looking at and four your contributions and how humble you are. thank you very much. we greatly appreciate it. >> batman and wonder woman on the same path. way to go. thank you. >> commissioners, anything further? >> our deepest thanks. >> thank you. >> the captain will let you know how you can apply. >> serious. >> and we can get cpr in the academy. it's a refresher. >> thank you. >> we have one last certificate

of appreciation, commissioner. it is for mr. gary delano. >> oh wow, c'mon up. >> ladies and gentlemen mr. gary dlan us is the president of the police officers association. it was great to order him present to the commission. he just loves when that happens. he historically has had a great relationship with the commission. not really. [ laughter ] >> when i read that you were retiring from the police department after many years of service i read the article in the san francisco newspaper. we want to honor you tonight about your career as a police officer and your career as a defender of police officers. many times you have clashed with this commission, but one thing i will say from the very

beginning you are a man with a big heart, a bombastic personality. you did a lot with your career, whether it's working with the chief, on the tender lion, bringing the drunks back to the station. >> inebriates. >> helping people when they are under narcotics. you have a big heart. you don't want people to know that you have a big heart, but you would give your heart to people. you have done a lot for the police department. they have the best benefits and great salaries all of which you said they deserve because there is a lot of miles put on their bodies, days and nights that they work and spending hours a day and beating up. you have always protected these

officers, the officers behind you. you left a legacy. i was not going to let you leave this department. on behalf of the commission, i really mean it. you have a big heart and you will be sorely missed. >> thank you very much. >> you as a son of a police officer and you know what like i said in my article, the psychological, the emotional toll that this job takes. it's not so much the shoot outs, the fights on the streets, it's that 30 years of dealing with as i call the human condition can really weigh you down. we have seen many instances of police officers having problems emotionally. we've tried to address that. i have always

been out spoken with the commission and there is a tremendous blend of people at this day that there is a lot of things that are better. remember when joe and i got off to a rough start. joe is a stand up guy and he's become one of my best friends. he's just outstanding. i love it when commissioners are able to sit here for a couple of years and a lot of commissioners get a better understanding day in and day out and probably a little bit more sympathetic and people like myself, we've dedicated our lives to it. i have no regrets. i'm very happy. i have nothing to complain about. i do want to thank the commission. i think he's been very fair and very evenhanded and with greg as our chief, we are in a better area because of our stability. you are a big part of that as of the chief and mayor and city

government. thank you, i'm tired and ready to go. like somebody said i'm the kind of tired that sleep doesn't help. i will have to do something else, maybe a pro golfer. joyce, thank you. you have been fun, you have been good to work with. we argue sometimes but you have been a fair person. i want to thank you. marty brought me in here on a false bill of goods. thank you so much. >> the first time we did meet and we are were like over here. we were like throwing words. good thing we only had words. but gary and i we are the epitome and why we feel this

way. believe me, you can feel it because gary is as passionate about what he does and what i do and as a matter is a meeting of the minds. we maybe able to do a lot of good stuff together around the commission and around issues in the community. great job, man, thank you. >> thanks joe and thanks. you guys need to get picked. hopefully i will see you at my funeral in about 30 years. >> i will be writing an article that will speak of all your mentor and lately torment or. on behalf of the san francisco police commission this certificate is presented to you in recognition of over 34 years

of service and san francisco to the department and demonstrating your best service. >> i can tell you for being here just about 34 years. gary did it right. his passion for the job is great. it's classic that he didn't know that he was coming here but he was ordered to be here by this commission and he was late. that pretty much says it. we are absolutely as well compensated and our families are as well-taken care of as any department in the company and gary, we owe it to you. thank you. >> thank you. [ applause ] >> now it's time to please call

line item no. 2. >> public comment? public comment online one? >> you know being -- i was raised right. so i waited my turn. besides you give me even more opportunity to gaz upon the cutest guy in the room and the most powerful guy in the room and joyce who wasn't wearing her hat when she didn't come in the room. without further a do, i hope to make you feel better. my name is jackie bryce son, i called 311 because i wanted to get the

4-1-1 on the city abatement and talked about the chronicle who wanted to know about graffiti. i would not suggest going up and making yourself known to the person who is spraying surreptitiously. get where you are safe. call 9-1-1. if it's already up and drying, it's a 311. there is a private property owners hardship waiver if once you have been cited by the city you can't afford to pay the fine. call 311. they will give you the 4-1-1 on that. there is something known as graffiti watch whereas a scissor citizen -- or company

or neighborhood, you can call 311 and there is also an adopt a street. so i like to come up with solutions. now you know what to do, you call 311, except when it's in progress you call 9-1-1 and you find out how you can help with this graffiti matter. i'm also happy that joe garrettey is now the commander. he's one of my favorite people. he told me jackie, alex needs your love now than ever before. i was the last person. it was kind of funny. i also want to thank captain wherever you are for

continuing extra calls, howard street and my personal favorite folsom between howard. thank you all. >> public comment regarding the certificates of appreciation? is there any additional public comment? seeing none, public comment is closed. >> calling line item no. 2. >> general public comment t public is welcome to address items that do not appear on tonight's agenda. on the police commission rules of order during public comment may the police nor commissioners are required to respond to questions presented by the public, but may provide a brief

response. individual commissioners and police and occ personnel should refrain from entering into any debates or discussions with speakers during public comment. please limit your comments to three minutes. >> good evening, mr. heart. >> director of san francisco. i moved to san francisco since 1999. the interaction with police officers have been in frequent but those that i have had have always been very professional and courteous except for two regarding the miranda in the san francisco police department. after the citizen complaint in 2007; i knew the process way a farce. what i have been talking to this department with three

months. all have been nothing but a waste of time. play out the farce in whatever way you want. i'm certain i will find the outcome both useful and musing. my future -- comment is from the novel. i will not help to you pretend i have a chance. i will not help you to preserve you have appearance of a righteousness. i will not help you to pretend that you are administering justice. >> next speaker. >> i want to echo the joe garrettey pr