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FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT

G.I. Joe, sta ge d h is own d eath back in Septe mber

the grievance committee to demand arbitration. Since the last
‘Honor and Integrity’

Brothers and sisters... care and a “No Work Status” by the doctor. I contacted the depart-
Sometimes we come across events in our life that ment and MSS and informed them that what they were attempt-
challenge our moral values, especially when one ing to have the member do was a job requirement therefore, work.
thinks no one will ever find out. It is during those Based on my observations, and more importantly what the doctor
events that a person’s honor and integrity are truly
ordered, I knew that this member would not be able to shoot, let
tested to do the right thing, even when no one is
alone handle a weapon safely due to the injury.
looking.
The department would not back down or see to reason, so I

Last month, law enforcement received a black
contacted the member and filed a grievance to secure our rights undertheCollectiveBargainingAgreement.Iamhopefulthat
eyeofshamewhenitwasreporte d thatLieut enant

with all the details that I have documented, this matter will be set-
Jose ph Gl in iewic z from Fox La ke , better kn own as
tled during mediation. But if that is not case, I will strongly advise
after su spicio ns th at he had m is approp riated fund s. A ltho ugh
issue, I have been able to secure five favorable settlements for our
that was his fate, ours should always be remembered as men and

women from different law enforcement communities descended
members. Together we have set goals and reached them.
upon a town and stood tall to support and show respect for a

community that had a loss.
Acknowledgment
We did it with honor and integrity.
The holiday spirit has been captured year after year by the
Med icalCo rner
It seems that the Department Medical Services Section (MSS)
many acts of kindness and generosity from our members. As St.
will stop at nothing to get every swinging baton back to work and
toys and other gifts to the kids and families within the communi-
put Officers back on the street, even if it means disregarding med-
take on the task to reach out to organizations housing special ical records and reports from legally-qualified practitioners. These needs kids and shower them with gifts. Giving is what this holiday

reports are important to determine whether an Officer is fit for season is about. These acts are what should be dominating the
duty or may need more time to heal. headlines, not designs on paper coffee cups.
This was the case when I was contacted recently by a member

whowasorderedtoshootbythedepartmentwhileunderdoctor’s F ro mal lofu sherea tth eLo dge, MerryC hri stm a s andHappyNewYear!
Nickisgettingreadyforhisbigday,ourmembershavedelivered
ties they patrol. Other members belong to police associations that

10 CHICAGO LODGE 7 ■ DECEMBER 2015
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RAY CASIANO, JR.
Blueleaf Lending wishes all Lodge 7 members and their
families a very happy and safe holiday season