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The PEACEKeeperVolume 24, Issue 2 - Spring 2007 .PDF version (Adobe Acrobat required) The "Infamous" Photo (EDITORIAL) by Patti Sewall, Editor of PeaceKeeper Let me begin this column with a confession of sorts: I never meant to offend anyone. You're probably thinking, "Uh oh, this can't be good." Actually, it is good. It's just all in the way you look at it. Last issue I replaced the attractive, business–attire photo of State President Mike Jimenez that runs on page five with a more recent reflection of your strong union leader. I did this for a few reasons, none of which includes embarrassing him or the membership. I ran the new photo because that's what he looks like now and he is trying to make a statement on behalf of the membership, and because he's trying to rally the troops as the organization attempts to negotiate a new contract with the state. [FULL EDITORIAL] IN THIS ISSUECOVER STORY: Starting Here, Starting Now... CCPOA presents our scholarship recipients for 2005 and 2006 - Congratulations to all the students! To paraphrase an old Irish blessing: May the toughest days of your future be no worse than the easiest days of your past.... [FULL ARTICLE]  FEATURE:IN HONOR OF HEROES by Perry Speth, CCPOA State Secretary Calipatria State Prison honors several officers for their exemplary behavior in the face of great danger in one of the worst assaults on staff in the history of CDCR. The ceremony was held outside the institution on Feb. 14, 2007. I was, in fact, pleasantly surprised to see a few other media representatives there to cover the event, including 44 Blue, which produces a television show called Lock Up, that can be seen on MSNBC on Saturday nights... [FULL ARTICLE/PHOTOS] CDCR Firefighters: Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons by Gregory Harnage, Fire Captain, Mule Creek State Prison It seems to me that God has given some of us the heart, skill, and overwhelming desire to do for others-even if it puts them and their lives in jeopardy. Most of us do it not for financial gain, but because it is the right thing to do. I am proud to share with you one of the most recent cases of our firefighters fulfilling this role... [FULL ARTICLE]  Finish That Degree: ONLINEby Bruce Bikle, Ph. D. Do you, like many other corrections, law enforcement, and public safety employees, want to finish your college education, but find that the demands of work and daily life-not to mention distance from a university-make attaining that goal almost impossible? If so, you are encouraged to read on... [FULL ARTICLE]
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