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Information on the five candidates
for MPPOA Board of Directors
Election is April 10-16, 2010
Scott McConnell
I have been with the Madison Police since March 1988. I have
served with SWAT since 1991 and currently serve on the Sniper
Team. I have been involved with the K-9 Committee in the past
and currently assist the K-9 team as a decoy. I was involved
with the Promotional Committee when it was active. I also
assisted the Training Team by sighting in our squad rifles.
I would like to continue to serve on the MPPOA Board and continue
to assist officers as a rep with discipline issues, as
well as bargaining for contracts with the city. Thank
you for your trust.
Kevin Linsmeier
Hello all,
I have been employed with MPD since 1990 and am currently assigned
out of the East District as a Detective. Prior to being promoted
to Detective in 2000, I was assigned to patrol for 9 years
and Task Force Operations as an officer for 1½ year.
As a Detective I have worked out of the North District for
5 years, Dane County Narcotics & Gang Task Force for 4
years, and East District for 1 year.
I was elected to the MPPOA
Board of Directors during 2004 - 2006. Due to time constraints
and commitments related to being a part of the Dane County
Narcotics & Gang Task Force, I chose not
to run for re-election. While on the MPPOA Board, I served on
the Promotional Academy committee, was the PAC chairperson for
1 year, and the MPPOA Treasurer for 2 years. I have experience
assisting MPPOA members in disciplinary matters and understand
how difficult this process is for everyone involved and look
forward to using my experiences and knowledge to serve you. While
on the MPPOA Board, I have brought proposals to the MPPOA Board
that was later implemented that prepares all retirees for retirement.
I firmly believe the MPPOA Board is in a position to better
prepare all employees for retirement. If elected I am hopeful
to assist in future contract negotiations where some of the following
proposals may be considered:
- Negotiate contract language where on a one-time basis and
for up to a three-year period (most likely the last 3), any
MPPOA member over the age of 40 can voluntarily work
an 80-hour workweek instead of a 75-hour workweek at straight
time. This benefit would increase the amount of all future
retiree’s
pensions.
- Contract
language currently states a retired MPPOA member receives compensation
for healthcare between the ages of 50-54. I would recommend
that the MPPOA negotiate to change the contract language where
once an MPPOA member retires, immediately after retirement
the member receives four years of employer paid of healthcare
coverage under the same provisions already in the MPPOA contract
(not considered income or taxable), regardless of the retiree’s
age.
- Contract language currently states longevity pay raises
take effect intermittingly between 5 and 25 years. I would
recommend that the MPPOA negotiate to add contract language
where additional longevity raises would be given at the beginning
of 28 years, 30 years, 33 years, and 35 years.
- Contract language currently
allows MPPOA members over the age of 40 to raise their Compensatory
Overtime Bank to 180 hours. I would recommend that the MPPOA
negotiate to raise the Compensatory Bank to 225 hours. That
way a soon to be retiree can cash in 75 hours a year versus
60 hours a year.
Thank you for considering me for the MPPOA Board. I look
forward to serving all MPPOA members in the future.
Dan Frei
Police Officer
5th Detail North Patrol
I am seeking re-election to the MPPOA
board of Directors. I am currently the President of the union
and have served in this position for the last two years. I
have been on the board for approx 9 years and in the past I
have served as VP and Secretary of the union. I have helped
negotiate 4 contracts during my time on the board and have
served as a union rep in disciplinary hearings numerous times.
I’ve been in Law enforcement for 17 years and have been
with MPD for 14. In general, I believe that we are better off
working with management when possible. I do think however,
that with current management trends, we need to take a stand
more often and I have been fairly outspoken on several of the
higher profile issues that we have faced recently. I have tried
as President to improve communication between the board and
the membership, but I think we can still do a better job to
involve the membership. If re-elected to the board I will try
to continue to provide a strong voice in negotiations, disciplinary
hearings, and with management. I do plan to try and continue
as President if re-elected. Thank you. Dan Frei
Sue Krause
Dear Colleagues,
I would appreciate your vote for board member
of the MPPOA. I
have served on the board in the past, serving as member-at-large
as well as social chair. It was an honor to serve, and
I would like to do so again. While serving as social chair,
I worked with several others to organize the first "Copper
Ball". I was also responsible for the planning of
the "Union Picnic".
I have served on several
bargaining committees, working on your behalf for better compensation
and benefits. I
am currently on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin Professional
Police Officers Association. MPPOA is local #1 of this
organization, a labor group that advocates for law enforcement
across Wisconsin. I work side by side with other union
leaders from across Wisconsin. I would like to bring my
energy and expertise back to our local.
I have been a patrol officer for 15 years, working nights, afternoons
and days. We have chosen a rewarding but difficult vocation. We
have dedicated ourselves to serve the citizens of Madison, but
often under difficult conditions, seeing unthinkable things. You,
my colleagues, deserve committed board members that will be the
safety net for you. You deserve board members that will
attend the meetings, be available during critical incidents and
go to bat for you during bargaining.
If you have any questions for me, I can be reached at 577-5616.
Dave Samson
I started my career with MPD in May of 99. Since then I have
worked in patrol (3rd and 5th shift) and two years as a neighborhood
officer. As of Jan 2007 I was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Additionally, I’ve been a member of the Special Events
Team, The Officer Advisory Committee (OAC), and currently a member
of SWAT. I have been serving on the union board for the past
three years and currently chair the Political Action Committee.
My duties include research of judicial and local political candidates.
Some of our PAC achievements thus far were the appointments of
Judges Ehlke and Smith and the removal of Alder Brenda Konkel.
Our campaign to unseat Konkel was a huge success and laid the
foundation for future political battles.
Lastly, I have acted as a Union Representative on multiple I.A.
disciplinary investigative interviews. Whether you are considered
a witness or the target of an investigation, this process can
be confusing and stressful. Having a union representative there
to guide and protect you during the entire procedure is crucial.
I feel I have a good understanding of union and management related
issues and would like to continue my service on the board.
Respectfully Submitted
Sergeant Dave Samson
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