June 24, 2009 by crimesurvivors
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lt Col Michelle Barrett
703-380-9262
Michelle.Barrett@osd.mil
Two California Employers Named National Finalists for
2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Santa Ana Police Department and Consolidated Electric Distributors of Westlake Village, Calif. have been selected as two of 35 national finalists for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The award is the U.S. Government’s highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of their employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is also significant because only members of the National Guard and Reserve or their family members may nominate their employers for the award.
The Santa Ana Police Department and Consolidated Electric Distributors, nominated by a Reserve Component service member in South Carolina, were selected from more than 3,200 nominations submitted. From the 35 finalists, a national selection board comprised of senior defense officials and business leaders will select the 15 recipients of the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, which will be announced by the Department of Defense in July. The awards will be presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17, 2009 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.
About ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972 that seeks to promote a culture in which all American employers support and value the military service of their employees. ESGR recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of the law, and resolves conflicts through mediation. More information is available at www.esgr.mil.
About the Award
The Freedom Award is a Secretary of Defense award that was instituted in 1996 under the auspices of the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to recognize exceptional support from the employer community. Previous recipients include American Express, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Sears, Home Depot, the State of Tennessee and the Winner School District of South Dakota. For more information, please visit www.FreedomAward.mil.
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June 22, 2009 by crimesurvivors
Thursday, 6/25/09 5:00 PM
Special Event OC Traffic Officers “Cigar Night Classic”
Where: Original Mikes Restaurant, Santa Ana
The Orange County Traffic Officers Association cordially invites you to attend or support their premier ‘Cigar Night Classic’ fundraiser for the OCTOA and Oakland Police Association on Thursday evening, June 25th, at Original Mikes Restaurant, 100 S. Main, Santa Ana. The OCTOA, representing 22 agencies and over 150 Motors and Investigators, advised that all OCGOP members, personnel and supporters can buy advanced tickets from Officers of their cities’ Traffic Division throughout the county as well as from members of the OCSD who were assigned ticket sales at Central, Harbor, Lacy, Courts, JWA, Transportation and Custody, in addition to Deputies who will sell them at each contract city. Parking is available in commercial centers surrounding Original Mikes and a shuttle will transport attendees to the 3rd Street parking structure beginning at 5 pm and running through midnight. Dress code is “dressy-casual” and event / parking security will be provided by SAPD and Original Mikes staff. For additional information on how you can attend this event or donate any amount to the families of injured OC Traffic Officers, Deputies and CHP as well as the families of the 4 Oakland Officers killed March 21st, please contact former Police Motor and OCTOA Executive Director Steve Spernak at sspernak@cox.net.
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May 15, 2009 by crimesurvivors
IMPORTANT PROP 9 (MARSY’S LAW) UPDATE!!! Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal of the State of California in the Third Appellate District, Arthur G. Scotland has ruled that a Yolo County judge that banned a victim’s mother from his courtroom must explain his actions. Crime Victims United Advisory Board member Bilenda Harris-Ritter filed the appeal on behalf of the victim’s mother. She was banned from the courtroom during the trial of the murderer of her son. The National Crime Victims Law Institute asked Crime Victims United Executive Board Member Nina Salarno Ashford to file an amicus curiae brief in support of the victim. Citing the victim’s rights under Proposition 9 (Mary’s Law), Ms. Salarno Ashford filed the brief with the Third Appellate District Court. The presiding judge agreed, and now Yolo County Judge Warriner will have to explain his actions. “This is a great victory for victims. Precedence has now been set for the state of California and if other victims run into this problem, we have a case to refer to rather than waiting for appeals” said Crime Victims United Executive Board Member Nina Salarno Ashford. Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig commented, “This is a big decision for victims.”
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