[Larry Adams ** Henderson , Nevada ]
[Glen Ahberigi ** Novato , California ]
[Lee Anderson ** Roseville, California]
[Bill Andrews ** Riverbank, California ]
OPD 1972 - 1997. Retired after last 2+ years (not 2 days!) in Patrol as a Sgt. Currently working in Modesto as Criminal Investigator for the Stanislaus County DA 's office. Recent black smoke from chimney in Vatican City indicates I was at least one vote shy of election as Pope. At least this way I can remain married to my lovely bride of 15 years, Lana, and share our humble estate in Riverbank. Damn! As much as I was looking forward to wearing cool gold and silk threads around Rome , I suspect that they may still not have been ready for my chosen title of "Pope Pompous I"
Can't wait for the mass 940! GIT'R Done!
[Manuel Aquino ** Castro Valley , California ]
Retired from O.P.D 1993 and worked at Napa P.D. for 11 years retired Napa P.D Dec. 2004. After 34 years of law enforcement (22 OPD/ 11 Napa PD/ 1 UCPD RAD Lab). My wife and I have retired - traveling and seeing some of this world and country. Golfing with retired OPD Bob Aven, Ned Uben, Jim Kelley, Bob Souza and the OPOGC-Group. Will be attending Reno with Bob Souza. * Get us a rate for golf in Reno Area.
[Jim Arnold ** Rohnert Park , California ]
County of Sonoma Sheriff's Dept. working as Deputy Sheriff. Will have 30 years in Feb. 2006 and will retire.
[Jo Anne Atherton ** Stockton , California ]
After 33 years I am now doing things I never had time for. Book club, Genealogy, cards and just relaxing.
[Bob Attwood ** Aurora , Colorado ]
I'm living with my wife of 55 years on the high prairie of Colorado with a view of the Rocky Mountains to the West and a view of Denver below, as we are at about 6,000 feet. There is a little yard-work if you don't plant anything. Built a barn for the trailer, tractor, a couple of old Corvairs, etc.
We travel some and do a little off-roading. Also attend old folks exercise classes three times a week and attend various social and informational events every month. Those plus the TV and computer keep our minds as sharp as can be expected.
We have four Granddaughters between the ages of 17 and 20 that we mentor and subsidize and they entertain us in return. Both our daughter and son live within 20 minutes of us with their families. Both families have horses, dogs and cats and sometimes take in other assorted creatures.
I had a knee replacement a year ago and am looking forward (not) to a shoulder replacement. We've slowed down some but still enjoy life and don't look a day older.
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[Tom Baltazar ** Silverkake, Washington]
Retired, volunteer fire commissioner
[Jim Barbour ** Roseville , California ]
[Larry Bellusa ** Lafayette , California ]
Retired from OPD on March 1 st 1991 - 21 yrs service. Hired as an Alameda County DA Inspector on March 4 th 1991. Still working at the DA's office. Assigned to Special Investigations unit and in charge of DA Arson Task Force. I own a share of a race horse, Ballistic Haco, 3 year old colt stabled at Gold Gate Fields. Should run his first race shortly after May 21 st 2005.
[Conard "Connie" O. Blevins ** Lake Havasu City , Arizona ]
Have resided in Lake Havasu City , AZ for 19 years. Totally retired.
I was in politics for awhile; served four years on the City Council, then the Campaign Manager for a State Legislator for three terms.
Now, most of my appointments are with people who have MD behind their names.
[Richard Bowser ** Rocklin , California ]
After my disability retirement in 1980, I moved to Rocklin , CA . I went to Lincoln Law School of Sacramento (a night school program). Right after passing the bar I worked at a small personal injury firm. I was in private practice for a couple of years and now employed by the office of Sacramento County Counsel Office. I work in the area of Juvenile Dependency. I represent the Department of Health and Human Services (social workers) in cases where children are removed due to neglect, abuse or molest.
[Bill Boyd ** Ceres, California ]
Members of SAG and AFTRA for 23 years. Now buying one house and selling another at the same time. Have five children and nine grandchildren. *** Back to Top
[John Bradley ** El Sobrante , California ]
[ Art Brandwood ** Yuba City , California]
I left OPD in June 1980 after 16 years to accept a Lieutenants position with the Yuba City Police Department. Our two boys were 10 and 12 when we moved to Yuba City . I spent 10 ½ years with Yuba City Police Department as a Lieutenant and then Captain. In 1990 I ran against the twenty year incumbent Sheriff and won by a 2-1 margin. I served two terms as the Sutter County Sheriff and retired in December 1998. I still serve as a consultant for the Department of Corrections and voluntarily serve as a Director on the Peace Officer Memorial Foundation. My wife Cheryl and I still live in Yuba City and both our sons are now in law enforcement. Art Jr. is a Correctional Officer with Sutter County Sheriff's Department and Randy is a Sergeant with the Oakland Police Department. Even though I worked for Miami-Dade Sheriff Department, Oakland Police Department, Yuba City Police Department, and Sutter County Sheriff's Department, the Oakland Police Department will always be my home. The years spent there were my fondest memories.
[Randy Brandwood ** Dublin , California ]
Appointed OPD 7/12/91
Assignments: Patrol, Vice, SDU, Motors, and CPU.
Promoted 11/15/04, currently assigned to CRT2.
Married to wife Winter, has two children, Sonny 6 yrs, and Sage 4 yrs.
 [Stan Bricker ** Pleasanton , California ]
I retired in 1993 after 20 years at OPD and moved from Oakland to Pleasanton .
After retirement I completed the course work for an M.S. in exercise physiology at CSUH (now CSUEB).
I did a stint of substitute teaching in the Pleasanton Unified School District . 
In July 1999 I was selected to serve on the Alameda County Grand Jury and did so until June 2000.
Since July 2000, I have been the Inspector for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission SAFE Call Box Program.
This gives me enough free time to reacquaint myself with fly fishing - especially for bonefish on the flats of Grand Bahama Island. Photos attached should suffice to tell my story.
[Dennis Brown ** Oakland, California]
Dennis Brown reports being happily retired. Director in MMOC and busy with various M/C involvements including Blue Knights. Did Speed Run to Boise Idaho and now arranging MMOC July Ride. Last rides included Cody Wyoming and Lake Tahoe. Will be having hip surgery to regain John Wayne swagger later this year.
[Ronald D. Brumback ** Pioneer, California ]
[Steve Bunting ** ???]
[Fred Butler ** Castro Valley , California ]
Since my wife passed away I have been busy with house work, running my business and playing softball on three different teams one 18 yr. and older, one 50 and older and a 65 and older, so I am busy 7 days a week. Life has been great for me even more so in my relining years, excluding the death of my wife.
[Liese Byrne ** Pleasanton , California ]
Liese's father-in-law, James Leo Byrne, Badge #38, retired from Oakland Police Department in 1961. He was known as "Kitty Byrne". He passed away in 1963. His father James Leo Byrne, was also an Oakland Police Sgt. And retired in the 1940's. Both lived in Oakland California .
As the daughter in law of the above, I am proud to attend this Oakland Police Department Reunion.
[Rich Cademartori ** Martinez, California] [Clay Cambell ** Walnut Creek , California ]
Clay is very busy as a partner in an engineering consulting firm in Livermore where he has been doing accident investigation and reconstruction since 1986. Sally does some part-time surgical nursing for a plastic surgeon in Walnut Creek .
They live in Walnut Creek and are raising their thirteen and eighteen year old daughters who they adopted from China in 1991.
Clay and Sally are heavily involved in leadership roles at Faith Christian Fellowship in Walnut Creek .
Their son, Zack, is living in Melbourne , Florida working in a boat yard. Their daughter, Shauna is married and teaching high school English and raising three boys.
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[Dick Castle ** Fairfield, California]
Actually I'm doing nothing. I fish ( Deep Sea ) for tuna and dorado etc. in the warm waters of Costa Rica , Mexico and Gulf of Mexico . Some of these trips involve up to 20 days at sea without coming to port. I fish Salmon, Ling Cod and Halibut in Alaska . Tuna, Halibut etc. run up to and more than 250 pds. Most fun is watching the eagles, whales porpoises and glaciers while I fish.
I've traveled all over the world, literally including Greenland, Iceland, Russia, Jugoslavia, China (both), Australia, N.Z. , Nepal, Korea, all over Europe including Scandanavia , Central & South America and on and on.
But basically I'm totally retired.
[ John Cave ** San Leandro , California ]
Retired OPD 1988, went to A.C. Transit, currently chief of protective services AC Transit. Son John Jr. on OPD.
[Francis Chew ** Fremont , California ]
In 1971 I attended the 63 rd Recruit school. Left OPD in 1979 and began a career as a firefighter starting with the San Leandro Fire Department. After consolidation into the Alameda County Fire Department in 1995, I worked the next four years in Castro Valley and the last six years in Dublin currently working at Fire Station #17, which is located down the street from Santa Rita. Also a member of California Task Force 4, a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team operating out of Oakland .
[Mike Chubon ** San Ramon , California ]
[Bill Clark ** Pleasanton , California ]
Retired from OPD and Santa Clara DA's Office.
Spend most of my time traveling and reading Ron Oz's e-mails.
[Lou Clark ** Sharpsburg , Maryland ]
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[Jim Cole ** San Leandro , California ]
Living in Mexico during the winter, have a house near Puerto Vallarta . Spend a good deal of time on and in the water, went from illegal alien to republican.
[Jim Coleman ** Mexico] Blood type B+, IQ 37, loves any screw cap wine & BIG "girls" over 67 yrs and/or 260lbs & watching old Lassie movies,working on my GED and should have it by Reunion time, and John Wayne is still da man.
Use what u want or just make sumtin' up, jimbone
Keep up the great job & see u in June !
[Phil Coleman ** Davis, California]
Now in active retirement mode after 25+ years in OPD and 6+ years at Davis P.D. Both kids are "out and about" so Kathy and I are empty nesters if you don't count the dog. We both enjoy travel, with at least one long domestic trip and one foreign trip per year. With more discretionary time, I'm able to bike ride about 200 miles weekly with other cyclist retirees. Looking back I now have the answers to all the world's problems but nobody wants to listen. My quarter century with OPD is my most cherished memory and if I had to live my life over again I would not change a thing.
[John Compatore ** Seattle , Washington ]
After being disability retired, I began teaching (academies and junior colleges). I began night law school to enter full-time teaching and Tom McInerny (ex-OPD) was helping my intro to San Jose State . Tom died, then Prop 13 killed all the spending teachers, so I hung up my shingle - I really dislike the practice of law.
Legal Experience 1993 to Present: Bar Admission (California 1982 and Washington 1990); Child support-Spousal Maintenance Enforcement; Corporate Counsel; Real Estate; Technology.
[Ed Connolly ** Concord , California ]
Retired from OPD 1970.
Mary was policewoman OPD 1952-1961.
We married as "patrol persons". First we know of two OPD officers to be married.
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[N. Joe Cordova ** San Ramon , California ]
I'm semi-retired, working part time security for Golden Gate Fields Racetrack. Living in San Ramon, Ca. since 1978. Wife Pat working for Toyota motor sales regional office in San Ramon for 20 years. Looking forward to retirement. Raised 5 beautiful daughters who are all out of the house. Empty nest isn't so bad now. Still working until the last one finishes college. I work with several retired OPD at Golden Gate Fields and we ride motor cycles together. Have also ridden motor cycles with Joe Thomas and Tom Baltazar in Las Vegas and Washington .
[Richard Coughlin ** Pompano Beach , Florida ]
After leaving OPD in Sept. '89, I worked for Union Bank in the Bay Area as a security manager. In Sept. '90 I was hired by World Savings and transferred to Florida . There are now 66 branches and 38 loan offices in the Eastern Division. As the security manager, I am responsible for crime against the association, both internal and external, exploitation of our elderly, customers, employee training, and building security. [Bob Crawford ** Livermore , California ]
Active OPD
[Jay Crawford ** Newark , California ]
Retired 2 years ago - started consulting on replacement computer. Systems worked with the Phoenix group and the Mulder group. Currently teaching rup-administration of Justice and forensic science in High School - Mission Valley .
[Kim Current ** Pleasant Hill , California ]
I am a dispatcher at Walnut Creek PD and have been since 1986. Prior to that I was a dispatcher at OPD. I started dispatching at OPD in 1974.
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[Bill Danenhower ** Shingle Springs, California]
Started May 4, 1959 at the academy (formerly Eastern Station) at 45 th Ave. and Bond. Worked Patrol until May 9, 1966 when promoted to sergeant. Worked the Jail, Auto Boost, Auto Theft, Burglary, Sexual Assault, and the old bucket shop, aka Report Control in CID, and Patrol as a sergeant.
Retired in July, 1980 after 21 years at OPD and went into college law enforcement for seven years. After coming to the conclusion that the politics of higher education is far worse than that of a governmental agency, I went to Alameda County so for seen more and retired completely, I thought, and got married.
Ada was living in Shingle Springs so I moved up here. After four years I worked part time for El Dorado County SO Boat Patrol and then as a bailiff. I'm now completely retired. As the old joke goes, I get up at 7 am with nothing to do, and by noon I'm an hour behind. [Bill Davis ** Walnut Creek , California ]
Presently retired (since 1982). Served with pride OPD ten years, nineteen years Marshal in Contra Costa County (Dept. head), enjoying trying to stay alive with my lovely wife Blanche (57 years in Oct.) Also enjoy seeing these folks from OPD who are still alive and kicking!
[Gilbert De Hoyos ** San Lorenzo , California ]
Retired - golfing, fishing, hunting and babysitting.
[Amando Delosreyes - 7001 - P ** Alameda , California ]
Joined OPD on August 1974. Retired on October 1995. Worked only on Patrol Div. and walking detail. Went to Law school before retiring. Practiced briefly Immigration Law. Then as an Appearance Attorney. Had always a heart for law enforcement field. Joined DDS (Dept. of Developmental Services). First as a police officer then as an investigator. Presently working as a Senior Special Investigator for DDS assigned at Agnews Developmental Center in San Jose , Ca.
[Claudette Deshler ** Hayward , California ]
Retired and doing whatever I want, whenever I want.
[Tom Donohue ** Arnold , California ]
Retired in 1996 after 33 years. Moved to vacation property in Arnold in 1997.
Currently enjoying retirement, my four grandchildren and assisting my three sons in their careers.
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[Dick Doporto ** Sacramento , California ]
Retired from OPD in 1985.
Fraud investigator State of CA - retired end of 1998. Currently recruiting officer for VFW post 2324 Carmichael . Golden Acorns RV club - current president for 2005.
[Ken Douglas ** Gardnerville , Nevada ]
Enjoying retirement living in Carson Valley . Very active in First Baptist Church of Minden. We are trying to become world travelers. Our trips include Cook Island , Australia , Alaska Cruise, to name a few. We are currently planning a Panama Canal Cruise for next Spring.
[Dennis Downum ** Glencoe , California ]
Retired from OPD 12/89 and moved back home to Calaveras County . Formed the Welfare Fraud unit for Calaveras County with the help of other retired OPD who went to work for DA offices around the state. I became the elected Sheriff of Calaveras County in 1995, and currently still in office. June is busy volunteering her time to Operation Military Support. We have two children, Darrin and Dena who both are OPD. We have three grandchildren, Ross, Bailey and Sierra.
[Lennie Durnell ** Brentwood , California ]
OPD Jan. 1947 to Mar. 1973. Bay meadows and Golden Gate Race tracks 1973 to 1989.Do't fish or hunt anymore and play very little golf. Do some traveling. Some times Neb calls me back.
[Larry Eade ** Castro Valley , California ]
[Booker Ealy ** Las Vegas, Nevada]
[Jim Edwards ** Castro Valley, California]
I am retired from East Bay Regional Park District (19 years) and now every day is Saturday. I've taken up flying fixed wing again. [Robert. Edwards 6773 (ret) **Incline Village, Nevada]
The short version: 67th recruit school 1971; Now Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Chaplain College. Married 22 years to Mary and we have a 20 year old daughter Ashley who is a Junior at Champlain. Retired 1992; 1996 Chief of Investigations for the Mostar Region of the UN Mission to Bosnia; 1999 the first Director of the Criminal Investigation Program at SUNY Canton College, NY; 2001 Head of the Regional Office of the Independent Judicial Commission in Tuzla, Bosnia.
For the longer version go to this site: http://www.champlain.edu/news/champlaintoday/spring05/ct_spring05_07.php
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[Rick Ehle ** Aptos , California ]
Chief Richard (Rick) Ehle started his Law Enforcement career in 1970 while earning his B.A. in Criminal Justice at San Jose State College. He joined the Oakland Police Department in 1972 and served in Patrol; Crime Lab; Training; Investigations; Internal Affairs; Community Services Division. He attended the FBI National Academy in 1993 and Cal State-Hayward MPA  program. Chief Ehle retired from OPD in 1997 and was appointed as an Assistant Director for the California Department of Corrections in July 1997 by Governor Pete Wilson. At CDC he was responsible for the creation of a statewide Office of Investigative Services, which included seven offices staffed by 130 investigators and support personnel, with an additional 290 investigative (ISU) staff assigned to the state's 33 prisons. Wanting to return to municipal law enforcement, Chief Ehle was selected and appointed as Capitola's Chief of Police on August 12, 2001. Rick lives in Aptos California with his wife Yvonne, to whom he's been married for 35 years. They have two grown sons, Arik who works for Pixar Studios in Emeryville as an animator and lives with his wife Lisa in Walnut Creek. Their youngest son, Adam completed 2 years at Chico State and went on to graduate from the Butte Fire Academy. Adam currently resides in Aptos with his parents.
[Frank Elam ** Henderson , Nevada ]
[Charlie Engel ** Walnut Creek, California] [Bill Enger ** Waikoloa , Hawaii ]
Moved to Hawaii when I retired in 1988. Operated a charter fish business for 15 years. Now employed by a general contractor as an asst. project manager.
[Dave "DL" Evans ** Truckee , California ] After retiring from OPD in 1991, I went to work for CHP as a Dispatcher. I started in Golden Gate Div. Comm. Center - Vallejo . Just missing Tony Parrino when he was also a dispatcher there. I transferred to Chico Comm. Center where I remained until I was promoted to Commercial Vehicle Inspector Feb. 2002 at Gilroy . In Feb. 2003 CHP transferred me to Truckee PDE Scales. I am currently being promoted again to Motor Carrier Specialist and transferring back to the Bay Area and will be searching for a place to stay (room to rent) for the week. 
My wonderful wife, the love of my life, and I have been married for almost 28 years. We have 7 children between us - hers and mine, but now ours. We have 17 grandchildren scattered between California and Oklahoma - see ya at the reunion!
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[David R. Evans ** Valley Springs , California ]
When I returned from Vietnam in 1968 as a Marine Staff Sergeant, I went to visit my Uncle Bob at the OPD. Capt. Ford gave me a run down on the good and the bad of being a cop in Oakland .
I started on 10 Feb. 1969. They cut our graduation from the 53 rd Academy short when they sent us and some grizzled old Motor men to Berkeley to quell the rioters at Peoples Park .
I transferred to YSD and spent about four years with partners like Harlan Goodson and Don Lopes. I went back to Patrol for a couple of years, then transferred to Vice/Narcotics. I worked for Sgt. Larry Rodrique and my partner was "Gremmie." I transferred out shortly after I shot a suspect in the penis.
I got divorced and I married the love of my life Janet in 1980. In 1981 a long series of tests revealed I had Multiple Sclerosis. I was fortunate to work for some great bosses like Doug Krathwohl and Steve Todar, who put me on the "desk" for about three years. Then Captain Jim Cooper brought me over to Traffic, as a Hit and Run investigator next to Charlie Teich and John Cave .
I assumed the Presidency of Oakland Police Officers Sports Assoc. with the partnership of Doug Crain and Jesse Allen raised funds through motorcycle raffles and crab feed to fund the Thunder Hogs and all the athletic teams at OPD.
In 1987 I began a project to bring the California Police Olympics to Oakland . We were successful in our bid and held the 25 th anniversary games in August of 1991. My board of directors included Leroy Sergeant and Burnie Mathews.
When the games were over, Gerry Gruen asked me to take over the PAL program as the Executive Director. I was paralyzed for about two months, in 1994, after severe MS attack. I returned to work on crutches and worked there until the political climate and Chief Hart's replacement forced me into retirement.
I worked as a Court Attendant in Superior Court in Hayward for four years. I then left to begin a new career as a Private Investigator. I'm currently working and living in Valley Springs, Ca.
[Bob Fenton ** Castro Valley , California ]
[J. Fisher ** Oakland, California]
Attended 110 th recruit school in 1983. Patrol till 1989. To traffic in 1989 to current. [Cap Ford ** Magalia , California ]
Presently living in Magalia , CA with wife, 1 dog and 1 cat. Spend time gardening and occasional travel and visiting friends for fun. Correspond on internet with Don Discher just to annoy him.
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[Wayne Ford ** Lincoln , California ]
After leaving OPD as a sergeant in 1980, I ream a series of real estate, property management, and industrial development enterprises in Benicia and Vallejo . From there I was a corporate training manager, an IRS revenue officer, a nursing home administrator, an executive placement consultant, president of a police training company (Welltech) and various other ventures and positions. I went back into the reserves, retiring from the Air Force in 1997. I've written 17 books, including " Managing Police Stress " and the recent " Soldier of the City ", which is mostly about OPD experiences. I've been overwhelmed by the number of OPD who have procured and read the book. I "Totally Retired" in 2000, meaning I'm busier than I have ever been. I travel some and attend groups and clubs including retired law enforcement, veterans, genealogy, writing, heritage, neighborhood watch, and local magazine staff.
My home now is in Sun City Lincoln, where I misbehave as much as my wife Kathy allows. There are about 10,000 residents here in Sun City including 7 of us who are former OPD (or always OPD).
[Bob Frazer ** Alameda , California ]
Entered OPD 1993 Reserve Academy . Sworn June 12, 1993. Field Training on "old" Beat 4 under the "excellent tutelage" of Tim Sanchez (how did I make it through that? Oh yeah, Larry Eade and Bob Crawford watched Tim). Then, Friday Night Reserve Detail and "Sideshow Specialist" until an injury left me paralyzed from waist down in April 2000. Recipient of Reserve Officer of the Year award three times in my all-too-short OPD "second career."
Married Pam, in September 1999. Currently residing in Alameda , CA . Pam is a Billing Accountant for the Law Firm of Hanson Bridgett et al in San Francisco . Son from previous marriage (Chad Robert) is making me a grandpa in June 2005. Grandson will be Lukas Matthew (or Micah), or whatever else they decide. They reside in Montgomery , AL (God will help us all).
Paid career was as an Area Manager, then Regional Director of Finance/Controller for American Protective Services (then Pinkerton, Now named Securitas , US ). Currently looking for position, since I have been cleared to work again, after three years of recovery, bed and rehab from complications of my injury.
Other than time with my wife and family, the best times of my life have been working with the men and women of OPD. I truly miss being there with you. God bless and keep you safe.
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[Larry J. Frederick ** Santa Rosa , California ]
Currently raising family which includes two teenage daughters still at home. Trying to stay in some resemblance of heart-healthy shape. Training to be a great grand-father since our 1 st grandchild is on its way.
[Bob Fredricks ** Oakley , California ]
While waiting for my acceptance to medical school to study sexology, I'm driving trucks around the country. I haul military equipment to bases and for overseas. I move Bradley tanks to tampons - bullets to bodybags. Based out of Antioch , California it pays great and lots of tax write offs. I did re-apply to OPD, but for some strange reason they said NO!!
[Aaron Frye ** Oakland , California ]
Aaron is currently assigned to foot patrol working College Ave. Denis aka "O.D." is a RN working ACH-ER.
[Jerry Garrison ** Gardnerville , Nevada ]
Larry Adams and I retired from OPD in 1978, Larry took a position with PG&E Corporate security and I went to the Clorox Co. as their Security Coordinator. I remained with Clorox for two years then moved on to Farmer's Insurance. At Farmer's there were three of us that supervised our office and the Private Investigators. We were hired to investigate insurance fraud cases.
After the years without any increase in salary from Framer's, just a lot of promises, I quit and obtained a PI Lic. and started my own business. One day I received a telephone call from Adam alerting me that PG&E's Corporate Security Director would be calling me.
6 1/2 years later I retired from PG&E.
My wife and I purchased our home in Nevada in 1988 and moved here in 1990. We both love this area, easy access to Reno , Carson City , Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas .
Since moving to Gardnerville, I have had cataracts removed from both eyes. In early 2001 I started experiencing wrist pains, which led to a triple by-pass operation on March 31, 2001. Now I am feeling good, however I take it easy. At 79 years of age, I am in good shape for the shape I am in. That's it!
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[Charles Gibson ** El Sobrante , California ]
[Dave Gingery ** Union City, California]
Hired by OPD in October 1972 and left in May 1979 to join the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. I retired from the DA's office in April 2004 as a Captain of Insp. Married to Candace for 35 years, 5 children, 5 grandchildren. My son-in-law, Ryan goodfellow is currently with OPD as a Patrol Officer/ FTO. [Harlan Goodson ** Sacramento , California ]
OPD 1971 - 1992
Went to law school after retiring from OPD where I met my soul mate and wife, Valla. While in law school, I accepted a position in the California legislature as a consultant to the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. After graduating from law school I continued working in the Senate on criminal law, juvenile law, correctional law, and insurance law legislation. I worked the 1998 statewide election and after the election was on the transition team to set up the new Attorney General's office. In 1999 I was appointed Director of the Division of Gambling Control. I left government service in 2003 and went into private practice. I am currently with a very large national law firm practicing in the areas of Indian Law, Gaming Law, and Governmental Affairs.
[Jim Gordon ** Antioch, California]
This is my 21 st year with OPD. I've been a member of the infamous Oakland Motorcycle Drill Team since 1990. I am currently assigned to the Traffic Division Commercial Enforcement Unit - Motorcycle Officer. I have been married to my wife Monica for 13 years and we have an 11 year old daughter, Alexa, and a nine year old son, Nicholas.
[Matt Greb ** San Ramon , California ]
Hired 4/8/81 101 st recruit school Jun - Oct 81. Patrol 3 rd watch, Feb'86 Transferred to motors, patrol 2 nd watch '98, Jan '99 transferred back to motors.
[Jim Green ** El Dorado Hills , California ]
I currently live in El Dorado County with my wife and two children. My wife and I just celebrated our 26 th wedding anniversary. In my spare time I enjoy sporting activities with my family and friends. I work in Sacramento for the State of California Dept. of Corrections.
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[Terry Green ** Oakland , Oregon ]
I joined OPD on 19 Oct 59 and retired 19 Oct 1985. Can't quote my retirement letter verbatim after all these years but what I wanted to express was that all that I was professionally and all I would ever be in law enforcement I could attribute to the guys I worked with on OPD. I literally owe my life to members of that "thin blue line." Adding my four years on Atherton PD to my OPD time works out like this - 15 years in uniform, 14 years plain clothes. I have the deepest respect for all who carried the OPD badge.who showed up when we were in trouble and who shared that deep common respect for each other.
In 1985 the FBI recruited me to move back to Washington D.C. area to help start up a serial killer tracking and investigation system called VICAP. I left law enforcement and joined the FBI. I worked for the FBI for eleven years, traveled the country and several foreign countries working with the local guys on homicide investigations. The fact that I was retired OPD opened all kinds of doors for me; I was instantly accepted by people who are not keen in accepting the FBI but made me the exception. I felt like the Indian scout must have felt working with Custer. What I found out through this process was that police folks worldwide are pretty much the same and that there truly is a world wide brotherhood of police.
When my wife Donna retired from the Alameda County Sheriffs Department and I retired from the FBI we toured the U.S. for two years in our RV. We settled down in of all places Oakland , Oregon . Donna took a job as Chief of Police of OPD , Oregon . She has now retired from that job so we are both retired OPD.
If you ever find yourself in our neighborhood please stop by for a glass of ice tea or a scotch of your choice.
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["Gremm" Gremminger ** Magalia , California ]
1990 - retired OPD - 10 years with California Medical Bd. Retired again - moved to mountains - log home - propane and own well. 2 acres - fixing up 6 hole pitch-n-putt on my prop. Hunting and fishing - with golf included. Celebrating 40 years of marriage in July - 3 daughters scattered throughout the world - one in Toronto , Canada . Another in Freeport Bahamas . One in Alameda . 5 grandchildren - my biggest baby a 125 lb blood hound, Gus - loving life.
[Michele A. Gribi ** Hercules, California ]
I'm still at OPD working hard as "Evidence Tech." 21 years as a Tech, 2 years as a reserve officer and 1 year in the Jail as a "Pre-trial Service Investigator" = 24 years. I also represent the 790 union members at OPD as their acting Chief Chair and Senior Shop Steward. I love my job and the money is good!
[Gerry Gruen ** Sparks , Nevada ]
Retired OPD in 1994 after 22 years, moved to Palm Beach FL. Retired in 2002 from Palm Beach County Police . Moved back to California from 2002-2004. Then relocated to Sparks , NV . Married to Laurie who I met in FL. Working with my wife in Mortgage Business.
[John Gutierrez ** Concord , California ]
Currently - 26 th year at OPD. Still working on Narcotics, 211's, 245's and 187's. Four years to go!
[Chris Haddad ** Concord , California ]
First active female OPD Reserve officer 1975-1979. Attended the OPD 95 th Recruit School ; Jan - June 1980. For the Oakland School of Police. (OUSD PD0. Retired in Jan. 2002 when the School Police was disbanded. Presently work as a Special Deputy Marshal for the US . Marshal's service, San Francisco Federal Court House.
[Ron Hanson ** Livermore , California ]
69 th Recruit Class
1972 - 2002
Moved to Livermore after retirement and still live there.
I was employed by NICB after retirement. I was contracted back to OPD to inspect and IB 10751's at A&B Towing. Job title was Vehicle Identification Specialist. Was laid off due to budget cuts at OPD.
Currently spending time traveling, working on house and yard and working on my classic cars. Spend weekends displaying my classics at car shows.
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[Harry Harris ** Oakland , California ]
I am currently a reporter at Oakland Tribune covering OPD, which I have been doing pretty much since 1971. Despite what some naysayers might say, I still consider OPD to be among the best police departments in the country.
I have been working at the Tribune since Sept. 1965 and hope to work here for 50 years. In my career I have written thousands of stories about OPD - including crimes, retirements, deaths, promotions, and misconduct - and have made many friends in the department over the years I know not everyone has liked all my stories, but I always try to be fair and accurate.
I now do stories about the children of officers who were on the department when I first started. It will probably be time to retire when I start doing stories about their grandchildren.
[Frank Harrsion ** Clayton , California ]
Have quit teaching pistol after 30 years. Traveling a lot. Newly wed (Oct. 04). Go to New England a few times a year (Marguerite has grand kids there). Going to take regular trip to Maui (May 7 > June 4). Going to Italy in Oct.
[George Hart ** Danville , California ]
Still somewhat active in the field, serving as the Executive Coordinator for the Alameda County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association and serving on the Deadly Force Review Board for the California Department of Corrections. (Re the latter, read "K-3 Board" for those who remember their GOs.) "Consulting" is a word I dislike immensely because it conjures up images of the scummiest of the scum - those who borrow your watch to tell you what time it is, and all the rest - but I fear that I have done a little of that as well. Hopefully I have been able to plug a little OPD into a few agencies here and there. But, the most important thing Bea and I are doing? Babysitting two sweetheart grand daughters on a frequent basis. Nothing could be better.
[Chris Haxby ** Sparks , Nevada ]
For those who bet against us, Charlotte and I are still together after almost 30 years. We have four children and seven grandchildren. After we retired from OPD, we moved to Red Bluff. I taught school for a while and Charlotte went to work for Shasta County DA 's office. I then went to work for Tehama County Probation and worked with the drug task force. Later I went to work for California State Parole. Charlotte soon went to work for them also. We moved to Sparks two years ago. I retired 12-1-03. Charlotte will retire soon. We both are members of Hot August Nights and Reno Corvettes plus the grandchildren keep us busy.
[Norm Healy ** Santa Maria , California ]
Worked with OPD from 74-85, left as a Sgt. In CID to go to the DA's Office as an Inspector. Retired from there in 1989 after buying some previous Alameda County law enforcement service time back. I'm retiring again from Cal Poly P.D. later this year (definitely showed me how great it was working for OPD.)
Very happily married to an absolutely wonderful woman, living in Santa Maria , Ca., and we own a bookkeeping, tax, payroll and consulting business based there.
We have purchased rental property and a view lot on which to build at the edge of the National Forest in Prescott , AZ , and the majority of our current clients will continue to work with us. We intend to add new clients once in AZ. Our goal is to work very hard during the tax season, and then relax most of the rest of the year.
Fought really nasty cancer from 1999 - 2001, beat it so far after having mics. body parts removed. Made me realize what is really important in life.family and friends.
We have 6 children, all grown up except for a 14 year old, and 5 grandkids with # 6 on the way. Our hobbies are dancing, motorcycle riding and going to the gym. Life is really good.
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[Newell Hendrix ** Oakland , California ] [Chuck Herbert ** Piedmont , California ]
[Bob Heritage ** Blairsden-Graeagle, California]
I've had a lot of adventures since retiring from OPD. Currently I am a Real Estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Graeagle, CA. (Anyone interested in Mountain property - Call me.]
[Ron Herron **]
[Carl Hewitt ** Phoenix , Arizona ]
Carl is totally retired and taking care of a pug and a coon hound. Live in Phoenix last 25 years. Kathy is a manager of an Executive Suite in North Scottsdale near the TPC and Troon golf Courses -
Kathy and I have been happily married 34 years. One daughter, Shannon - a mortgage broker.
[Hodson ** Walnut Creek , California ]
Hodson 6817T - 1972 to 1997.
Assignments include: Patrol Division, Traffic Division, CID, Auto Theft, Airport Detail, Scofflaw Unit - Traffic Division.
Retired and loving it. Retirement is the greatest invention and the house is paid and is under Prop 13. Love to create anything with a motor in it. Like to weld. I have an extensive workshop with equipment to do all jobs; Auto, wood, machine, and all yard tools are gas powered to include the Blender AKA: gasarita machine.
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[Bob Holland ** Walnut Creek , California ]
It has been thrilling to observe how this upcoming OPD Reunion gala has gathered so much momentum over these past few months. A simple concept, really, yet unrealized for so many years! With Teddy Martin retirement party certain to run a close second, I would opine that this could very well become the most significant social event in OPD history!
My wife Jackie and I are undeniably grateful for the opportunity to attend this most memorable event, and of course we're indebted to the inimitable and cerebral Ron Oznowicz for his enormous contribution to this project. Reverent kudos to you and your illustrious committee, Ron.
My own personal career with OPD was shortened due to a disability retirement, and Jackie and I have subsequently taken up residence in Walnut Creek . We share our modest home with our petite, sweet, but "bratty" 8-pound Yorkshire terrier. Diminutive in stature, but enormous in status, she quite simple enjoys undisputed control over the Holland family.
Over the past few years our somewhat sedate lifestyle has been punctuated with junkets to Maui and occasional shop cruises, viz: the Caribbean, Panama Canal and most notable, an absolutely phenomenal voyage to Russia and the Scandinavian capitals.
My life after OPD has been pretty much defined by Senior Slow-pitch Softball and Christmas trees! Re softball activities, surviving an unfortunate series of motorcycle crashes over the years, has been a significant factor in the reclassification of my status from player to that team manager.
Christmas trees and the peddling of some remain in my blood, and, God willing, I will continue this tradition to my dying day. Long ago, when I had the gall to declare that "Bob's Trees" was an "institution" in Moraga , my friends were quick to admonish, "No Bob, you should be in an institution." (I stood corrected.)
I send the very best wishes and good health to all. until the next OPD reunion.
[Charles (Chuck) Holland ** Manteca, California]
After disability retirement and about two and a half years therapy, I went to work part time in a Bowling Center. I still enjoy a lot of pain and residual problems resulting form my injury but I live to enjoy life. My wife and kids have always been very supportive of any endeavor that I attempted. I now have a granddaughter and we are really enjoying her. I joined the Professional Bowlers Association in 1995 and bowled against the best there is in the sport. I have won one Senior Regional PBA title and am still bowling competitively on a part time basis. My wife and I moved to Manteca , Calif. and I am thinking about a real retirement in the next two years. We then intend to travel the US and I will bowl on the PBA Senior circuit for a couple of years.
I really missed the guys and work that I did for so many years and I have always been proud to tell anyone that I was a member of the best Police organization there is.
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[Bill Holmes ** Mountain Ranch, California ]
Retired Sgt. 1962 - 1986
DA investigator Contra Costa Co. 1986-1996
Bought Acreage on Sheep Ranch, California 1990 and started development on week ends.
Bill and Phyllis made permanent our move May 2001 to a trailer for 2.5 years while we built our dream log home. We moved into our new home Dec. 2003 which is all Solar (off the grid.) Phyllis, A nurse at Oakland Summit Med Center and A Oakland City Jail nurse retired 2000. Bill joined the local Fire/ Rescue organization Central Calaveras Fire/Rescue in 2001 and continues to date putting out fires and medical calls.
I also am involved with the local Masonic Lodge on San Andreas. We named our Acreage "Hinterland" and its still a work in progress but with hobbies, friends, grandchildren, and the great outdoors it couldn't get any better.
Current age "66" and hard to believe.
[Ed Holmes ** Anderson , California ]
Just turned 75 do some fishing and growing my veg. garden. Enjoy Grand Kids. The wife and I are working on 56 years of marriage. Looking forward to get together!
[Sam Holtan ** Twin Falls , Idaho ]
Sold one of my UPS stores and home and retired to Twinfalls , Idaho with wife and 9 year old granddaughter. Keeping busy with golf and doing some work for Danny Madona which allows me to travel some. Raising a 9 year old granddaughter keeps me on my toes and how I will ever get through her teenage years is beyond me.
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[Jim Horne ** Truckee , California ]
I retired from OPD in 1990. I joined SFO Airport Police, and in July of 1997 we were merged with SFPD. Everything has been downhill from there on. I have never been associated with such a corrupt nepotistic organization in my life. We (the old SF Airport officers) are considered the bastard children of SFPD and are treated as such. I'm trying to retire from here but there are even problems with the retirement system and the SFO Airport Officers. This is my 38 th year with Law Enforcement.
Our Tax Business is growing and I will be spending more time with that upon my retirement. Besides preparing annual tax returns, I am also licensed to represent clients and their tax matters at IRS or Franchise Tax Board.
We'll be looking forward to seeing everyone. You guys have done such a great job in such a short period of time!
[Lance H. House ** Grass Valley , California ] [Greg Hughes ** Fremont , California ]
30 years at OPD. (1972 - 2002) Retired as Sergeant, new with Alameda County DA 's office as an Inspector for 3.5 years.
[Ralph Hughes ** Pleasanton , California ]
Married in 1999, and currently living in Dublin . Became an attorney after leaving Concord PD in 1983. Work with workers' camp insurance companies (not to mention former OPD-types like Vic Sandoval, Bob Torio, and John Larsen), investigating workers' comp fraud, and conducting fraud despositions.
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[Dave Hunter ** Camas, Washington ]
Firstly, let me apologize for the 432 page length of this short biography. I started off as a child, and didn't know where to stop!
Since I was told that length was in fact an issue, I have included only page 432!
I left OPD in February, 1998, and returned to college in hopes of meeting the love of my life (one of the professors of course). Since my course of study was computers, the professors I met spoke Cobol, Perl, and Fortran. I found little romance in their IF, AND statements, and after receiving several Bits and Bytes, decided romance must await me somewhere else.
To the internet I traveled, and after years of searching, I met Diane! Her angelic personality and sincerity focused a heat upon my circuitry which caused an immediate wallowing in the lush green grass of our relationship, knowing this is the best thing that ever happened to me.
We moved to Camas, Washington , since Diane didn't feel comfortable with my being around her friends. She said something about putting me out to pasture. We bought seven acres and she moves me from pasture to pasture, just to let me know that the grass is never greener on the other side of the fence.
I'm sure as a result of my damaged circuitry we decided to create a business. Diane and I opened a company called H2 Renovations! The business does remodeling and preparing homes for sale, with some emphasis on taking care of the elderly and disabled alterations to homes.
This business is a fledgling business in which I've drawn my son into as well. I may have been trying to get away from hard drives and IF statements, but I've ended up with screwdrivers and fence abatements. I just know the meaning of life is here somewhere.
[Chuck Ilacqua ** Castro Valley , California ]
[Jim Iwanashi ** Oakland , California ]
Joined OPD in August 1979. Assigned to patrol until June 1984. From June 1984 to January 1997 I was assigned to traffic division solo motors. January 1997 to January 1999 I was assigned back to patrol. January 1999 to October 2003 I went back to traffic division.
[Dave Jennings ** Kings Beach , California ]
My wife, Monica, and I have a condo at North Lake Tahoe ( Incline Village ), and a sailboat presently in San Diego . We brought the boat to San Diego last year after enjoying three years sailing Mexico . On an earlier boat it took 3 ½ years sailing from San Francisco down through the Canal, and up to Ft. Lauderdale .
Ideally we spend winters on the boat and summers at Tahoe, between seasons, and sometimes during, we are off on land travels far and wide. We have reservations for France in September.
During passing moments in the real world, Monica sells real estate at Tahoe, and I write - travel, sail, and children's stories; carve wood and stone; and together we make jewelry, and plan future adventures. We think of ourselves as citizens of the world.
[Don Jensen ** Fullerton , California ]
[Larry Johnston ** San Leandro , California ]
I retired from OPD in 1987 after a very rewarding 21 years of work, fun and camaraderie. I did an additional seven years with the East Bay Regional Park Police before attempting a real job. After leaving my police career, I worked at several jobs- travel agent, bartender, health club manager, and security supervisor. I finally found my most qualified position that of RETIRED. I currently live in San Leandro with my wife Peal of 38 years. I keep busy trying to lose as many golf balls as possible and traveling throughout the United States , Mexico and Europe . Life is good.
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[Rees Jones ** San Leandro , California ]
I am still picking them up for OPD (towing cars) as a sub-contractor for A&B. I have been towing for OPD for 35 years and have made a lot of friends.
[Ronald G. Jones ** Benicia , California ]
Attended 43 rd Basic Police Academy in May '66. Worked as Oakland Park Ranger until Sept. '75. Quit to open my own business (Big O Tire Store) in Sept. '75. Went on wth my brother partner to build 21 more franchises. Gradually sold them off as I worked toward retirement. Currently I am involved in 3 stores and semi-retired. I am currently single. My wife passed away in Jan. 2002. One son who is 37 and works in one of my stores. Long time friend of Larry Pries. We were in the Navy together, then roommates when discharged. Have been best friends since. [Greg Karczewski ** Walnut Creek , California ]
Retired OPD as a sergeant April 1988. Started at DA's office as Inspector II in April 1988. Retired from DA's office in August 1998. Since then I've obtained my P.I. License. Have completed investigations for Eastbay Regional Parks Police (when Pete Sarna was Chief), Moraga PD, and Pinkerton Consulting and Investigations. Currently doing part time work for V.I.P Transportation and executive services, L.P out of San Antonio , TX . Mainly executive protection. Play golf once or twice a week.
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[Skip Kelsey ** Pleasanton , California ] Skip worked 25 years at OPD, retired in October 1984 (Oct 59 - Oct 84) and went back into the Navy flying full time until his retirement from USN in May 1993 after 42 years of service; Verna left OPD in Oct. 1986 (25 years of service), and completed 10 more years at the Port of Oakland, retiring in May 1996. Retirement is wonderful.
Charles "Skip" Kelsey and Verna just celebrated 35 years of marriage in March 2005. Have lived in Pleasanton since 1970. We love to travel to Europe, Australia , New Zealand , Canada , and all parts of the US . A lot of trips are in our old MG sport cars (48YA Saloon, 52TD, and 69 MGBGT) traveling with the Bay Area club called Sorry Safari Touring Society which Skip founded in the early sixties. We own Shadetree Motors, selling mainly MG parts, but also other British car parts all over the world. We have about 5,000 customers. the business keeps us on our toes. Verna is a Mary Kay Independent Consultant and also is the Queen Bee of a local Red Hat Chapter from Pleasanton , called "The Flaming Calendar Girls with Red Hats", where all ages of women get together for teas, laughs, trips, and friendships. Verna also loves to garden and is always available to those in need.
Skip and Verna have four grandsons who all reside in Norman , Oklahoma , and two daughters and one son.
[Jim Kennemore "JAK" ** Roseville, California ]
Having been retired almost twelve years now I am often asked by new acquaintances what I did in the real world. I almost always reply without thinking, "I was an OPD Motor Man"...I then have to explain that I also did other things during my 27 years, but motors (for me) was where it was at. Anything, good or bad, that happened in or around Oakland , motors were there. Since I was ten years old (growing up in East Oakland ) I wanted to be either a Marine fighter pilot, or an OPD Motor Man. In the mid 60's I was working hard to become one or the other...when OPD accepted me my wife made me sell my airplane and buy our first house.
I relocated to a beautiful new house and neighborhood in Roseville about a year ago...I think we're the oldest folks on our short street. A few doors away is a Roseville officer who recently was transferred to motors (BMW-bah!). When I met him I asked if he went to motor school at the CHP Academy . He replied, "Nope I was trained by Cadematori (at the ALCOSO Training Center )". Small world.
Sorry. I couldn't resist a few personal comments, I guess because I miss it so. Thank you all once again for making me proud to be part of the OPD family. Hope to see you all in Reno .
JAK [Jerry Kramer ** Pleasant Hill , California ]
[Douglas Krathwohl ** Richmond, California]
Retired from OPD in February 1988 to become Chief of the Arcata California Police Department in Humboldt County.
Accepted the Chief's job in San Pablo in February 1990, and still working there at least until the end of this year.
[Art Kroeger ** Concord , California ]
I've been self-employed in my accounting practice. I am a Certified Public Accountant and a certified Fraud Examiner.
Pat and I have been married 47 years. We've lived in the same house for the last 41 years. She and our daughter Carrie with in my firm. Our son Bryan and his wife live in Pennsylvania outside Pittsburg .
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[Joe Kurlinski ** Alameda , California ]
OPD 1975 - 1991 Patrol.
Currently working in Yacht Sales.
[John C. Larsen ** Lakeport , California ]
Started OPD at 25 years old in 1977. Worked patrol, YSD, Airport, Vice, Narcotics, and Traffic.
Went to Willits PD in 1988. Worked as supervisor until 1992.
Started Private Investigations business, Flatfoot Investigations, in 1992. Ran a PI Company while in Law Enforcement for 12 years.
Met my wife Becky in Willits, moved to Lake County and had four children.
Worked Clearlake PD from 1992 through 2004.
Retired as a Sergeant from Clearlake PD. After 27 years in Law Enforcement.
Closed the Private Investigations business in 2005 and started work as a welfare fraud investigator for the Native Americans in Northern California , CTTP, California Tribal TANF Partnership. Currently a Welfare fraud investigator.
Own a small 40 acre cattle ranch/farm outside Town of Lakeport where my wife Becky, my four children and I live. Four children are Shalese 15, Derek 13, Shawn 11, and Josh 10.
No complaints.
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[Jim Lear ** Bella Vista , Arkansas ]
We are currently retired in Bella Vista , Arkansas . We are both avid golfers and enjoy hitting the links 3 to 4 times a week.
[Jim Lenzen ** Union City , California ]
1970 1-19 Sworn OPD
1977 10-23 SGT
1991 1-23 Retired
1990 12-24 Sworn Alameda Co. D.A. Inspector
2003 1-23 Retired - DA office
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[Kevin Leong ** Alameda, California]
OPD 63rd Recruit Class 1971 to 1977 Patrol and SOS. Alameda County D.A.'s office 1977 to 1987. Went into corporate world to use my business degree. Went back to USF for masters degree 1990. Starte a water company and sold it after 4 years. Became a consultant. Ran an affiliate of a think tank out of Harvard Business School for 3 years. Currenly serve as Executive Director of North of Market Neighborhood Improvement Corporation (Tenderloin District S.F.). Just complete 2 years service as president of Alumni Association at University of San Francisco. Currently serve on Board of Directors of Alameda Meals on Wheels and Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. I've been married to an Iowa girl for past 19 years. Son Ryan is a diploma for State Dept.
[Jerry Lewis ** Brentwood , California ]
Retired as Captain (watch commander patrol division) in 1973 - Joined department 1948 as patrolman. Made sergeant 1952 and worked patrol training, personnel, traffic, and Inspectors division. Hired many new officers through nation wide traveling recruitment program. Made Captain in 1968, assigned as watch commander (where I had the best group of police officers any patrol Captain could possibly have!) Retired 1973 - traveled a great deal - primarily in USA but some overseas. Currently living in Brentwood Ca. with my wife Betty - we have a good life and still travel a bit. I will be 85 this coming Sept. and still enjoy my once-in-a-while meetings with retired and working OPD officers.
[Howard Lohman ** Oakley , California ]
[Steve Lovell ** Walnut Creek , California ]
OPD 16 years, Traffic 10 years, currently in jail as a Sergeant. Live in W.C. and have 3 sons and a dog. Lastly a former Marine.
[Larry Lucas ** Antioch , California ]
[John Ludden ** Blairsden , California ]
OPD 12 Apr. 1971 - 12 Apr. 1996. Retired Sergeant moved to Blairsden ( Plumas County , California ) in 1996 - sold home in Bay Area in one day. My wife and I built our retirement home on one acre at Plumas Pines Country Club. I build custom cabinets and do home additions; ground up to completion. I play golf and ride my 2003 Harley Davidson ultra classic. We have four grandchildren and travel to the west to see them. There is life after OPD.
[Ron Luna ** Walnut Creek , California ]
OPD 1970 - 1981
CA Dept of Justice 1981 - 2001
Alameda County DA 's office 2001 - present
[Andy Luty ** Rodeo, California ]
[John Macho ** Hayward , California ]
Retired from OPD - Dispatch March 1998, still living in the Bay Area, Hayward . Doing a little traveling here and there, otherwise just enjoying retirement.
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[Sam Maddux ** Vail, Arizona ]
After three surgeries in 1995 I was forced to retire and was disability retired on Aug. 1, 1996. In Jan. 2000 I purchased a home on the Big Island of Hawaii. We moved over in Nov. 2000 and remained there until July 2004. After scouting out a number of locations in Nevada , Utah and Arizona we moved to the Tucson area where we purchased a new home on a 3+ acres alongside the Saguaro National Park West.
I was divorced in 1985 from wife Kathy. In 1991, I married Lena , who is a retired Sheriff's Lieutenant from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.
We do miss Hawaii , but Tucson puts us much closer to our multitude of children in California (7 kids and 11 grandkids) and St. Louis (1 son, 2 grandkids and 1 great grand daughter).
And, our home in Arizona would probably cost us 1.5 million in Hawaii .
I dabble with computers, repair, upgrade and build and enjoy working around the home plus a bit of travel here and there.
Sam Maddux 6674
Retired Sergeant
58 th Recruit Academy
[Jim Mari ** Libby , Montana ]
Retired OPD 17 Mar 1997 after 25 years, 7 months and moved to just south of Libby , Montana . Live on five acres in a house; the horses live in the pasture. I finally bought a tractor to do the work. My wife, Laurie, and I volunteer with community organizations and I ride the back country in our Cabinet Mountains and fish occasionally. Retirement is great and a challenge; what to do next? Oh, I forgot skiing. I try not to ski the groomed runs, just the powder. Check out our local websites: www.libbymt.com , www.libby.org , www.skiturner.com , and www.bigmt.com .
[Ed Marquez ** Antioch , California ]
Retired July 5, 1997. Played 2-5 leagues of softball for the next six years. Moved into a new house in Antioch in 2002. Recently came out of retirement. I am now working as a civilian in the Property/Evidence Room at the Pittsburg Police Dept. I have also made my trips to Reno and Las Vegas a profitable hobby.
[Irene Martin ** Redwood City , California ]
Currently dispatching for San Jose Police Dept.
Only still working because I like to eat!
[Mike Martin ** Pine Grove , California ]
Retired officially Apr, 1966 (quit going to work and burnt OTA and Vacation from Nov. 95). Moved to Jackson , California ( Amador County ). Why?? If you have to ask. Built a house and moved up the hill to Pine Grove in 2002 to have room for horses and a barn. I do Pvt Investigation part-time and ride horses and pick up after them the rest of the time.
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[George Mate ** Oakland , California ]
"Taking it easy".
Split time between California and South Florida .
Work part time at my investment advisory business.
[Burny Matthews ** Alameda , California ]
I will be retiring as Chief from Alameda PD after 11 years. Total time with Law enforcement is nearly 38 years with OPD, East Palo Alto and APP.
[Brian McColgin ** Antioch , California ]
I left the OPD in 1996. I am now a Police Officer in Walnut Creek , California .
[Jim McCuen ** Dublin , California ]
Retired 1988 - worked as investigator at Medical board - retired 1996 - still work part time doing backgrounds.
Spend time with 6 grandchildren and traveling.
[Bill McFarlane ** San Leandro, California]
61st Recruit School
Retired OPD Mar 97
Currently an Inspector w/ Alameda Co. D.A.
Married Feb 1966
3 Children - Amy, Lor, Aaron (Grandkids Wyatt & Cade)
Son, Aaron, retired OPD 2004
Nephew, Bob, retired OPD 2004
[Charles McGovern ** Oakley, California] [Paddy J. McGrew ** Visalia , California ]
Currently, I am working part-time at A&PAg Structures, Inc. as a Quality Control Officer. A&P installs vineyard trellising systems, kiwi and fruit tree support systems, and Aero-Shade structures in California , Nevada and Mexico . My job includes visiting all local job sites, delivering supplies to our crews, checking the correctness of the installation and reporting on the progress of each job.
My wife works full-time in the office, at A&P, as assistant to the President. She does the hob contracts, inside sales, advertising, foreman's files and PR.
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[John McKenna ** Lincoln , California ]
Retired from Oakland Nov. 1999 after 31 years. Living in Lincoln , California . (since 2000) and trying to enjoy retirement.
[Frank Mellott ** Pleasanton , California ]
1965 - 1985: OPD
1985 - 2001: Ala. County DA 's office
2001 - present: Executive director of menial labor and "honey - do's", Mellott residence.
Currently living in Pleasanton ; building a home in Amador County which we expect to move into sometime this summer.
[Fred Mestas ** Fairfield , California ]
OPD 1977 - present
Sergeant, Assigned to CID at present
Previous Assignments: Patrol, K9 team, Vice/Narc, Gang Unit, Crime Reduction, Robbery, Auto Theft.
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[Donald S. Miller ** Oakland , California ]
I still live in Oakland , on old beat 8 (now 14 I think). Since leaving my last retirement job at JFK University in late 2003, I'm at present "really retired", just kicking back and looking after my dogs, and doing projects for friends. I don't plan this to be permanent, but not actively looking for anything yet either, just waiting for something interesting to do to come along.
[Gordon Miller ** Kelzer , Oregon ]
My wife and I are enjoying our house overlooking the Willamette River , the same is always changing! Oregon is a great place to live if you can take a few raindrops.
[Ray Miller ** Livermore , California ]
Retire from ACSO 1 June 2005. Currently traveling and enjoying grandkids.
[Frank Morris ** San Ramon , California ]
Working part time for City of San Ramon - earning social security and Medicare points. (emergency specialist)
Retired from Oakland Coliseum in 1995.
Retired OPD in 1983.
[Ivan O.B. Morse ** Pleasanton , California ]
Attorney at law - Estates Planning.
[John Muckle ** Pleasanton, California]
Working for Bart driving armored car. Still single.
[Charles Munoz ** Monteca , California ]
OPD 1968, retired 1996 Sgt. Inspector San Francisco District Attorney's office 1996 - current. [Daniel A. Murray ** Dublin , California ]
Dan Murray served in Vietnam with the Special Forces in 1964 -1965. While in Vietnam he earned the Bronze Star. Following that he joined the Oakland Police from 1966-1988. During that time he served in Patrol, Special Duty, Jail, Investigations (Homicide) and Juvenile.
In 1967, he received the Medal of Valor for attempting to rescue a women in a submerged vehicle. He retired from OPD in 1988 and then joined Alameda County Sheriff's Office and still serves to this day as a patrol Sgt. (We call him the oldest living cop incaptivity)
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I have called Sparks , Nevada my home for almost six years now. Since my wife and I enjoy the Reno buffets so much, we spend a lot of time at our neighborhood gym.
I spend a good portion of time collecting and selling old west collectibles, which includes anything from cowboy to law enforcement, saloon, gambling, and mining items. I buy and sell at four shows/year out of state and three locally at the Hilton's Big Reno show.
We have so much cowboy memorabilia at home I feel like I'm reliving my childhood when I was watching Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers and Gene Auntry on TV.
I haven't done as much hunting and fishing as I would like since retiring, but have done a lot of traveling in our motorhome.
I've been so busy since retiring from OPD, I frequently wonder how I had time to work.
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[Elaine Kurlinski-Myshak ** Alameda , California ]
Where?: Alameda , CA (38 years except for 18 mo. hiatus 1992 in Oregon after I remarried)
Doing what and why?: Enjoying my retirement years. Always involved with home maintenance having been a landlady for many years. Love nothing better than climbing on a ladder and painting room(s) - biggest time occupier is my gazillion plants, both in my outside backyard jungle as well as inside my home.
Since Richard and I blended families at our senior ages - now we've got 20 (count'em 20) grandchildren and I've even got 2 great grandsons now thanks to Joe's oldest, Laura (27). So this multitude means road or plane trips to Portland , Oregon - D.C. - Michigan , N. Carolina, and Missouri to see grandbabies - trips, flowers, home maintenance - spare time --- computer keeping in touch with family, which includes my OPD "kids" - Read at least a book a week, my "sleeping pill". - which can also mean sleeping - in - but at nearly 75 - hey, think I've earned it!
It was very difficult for me to learn OPOA when I remarried and left after all those years. My head and heart are filled with many previous memories and "stories". I was present when the first George Bush was President and dedicated the Police memorial in D.C. - and couple times afterwords. - Last time was double difficult to see Soto & Grijalva's names and still hear echoes of Bill calling me at OPOA office after I'd called Radio 'cause he had some Welfare committee meeting . and he'd say, "Whatcha need Mom?"
Imagine I have enough "stories" to fill a book (most off the cuff) but my absolutely favorite one is the young rookie (was apparent - don't remember name) - came into OPOA office late in the afternoon at about closing time. His request? "Elaine, do you have a needle and thread?" Seems his Sgt. Did some inspection at lineup and he had been chewed out about loose button. Yes - Elaine fixed his loose button!
End of "stories". Looking forward to 940 in Reno , and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
[Harold Newberry ** Orangevale , California ]
I have lived in Orangevale, between Sacramento and Auburn , for approx. ten years. I play or attempt to play golf as often as I can. I am still married to Barbara, 46 years and counting.
After being retired from OPD in 1981, we moved to Northern Idaho, a few miles from my former partner from the walking detail, Charlie Blanchard. After a few years of cold winters, but lot's of good times, we ended up back in California. I went to work for American National Can in Newark, Ca in 1983 and retired as Operations Manager in 1994. Nowadays I watch after my three grandkids on two acres in Orangevale. Outside of two heart attacks, three "Procedures" and a blood clot in my right leg, I feel pretty damn good. I really look forward to talking about some of the good times we all shared and seeing some of the "Old guys".
Harold Newberry 6588P, 54th Recruit Class.
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[Bob Nichelini ** Oakland , California ]
Law Enforcement:
Vallejo Police Department: 1995 - Present (Chief of Police)
Oakland Police Department: 1971 - 1995 (Retired as Deputy Chief of Police)
Military:
United States Air Force: 1966 - 1971
United States Air Force Reserve: 1971 - 1996 (Retired at the rank of Colonel)
Family:
Married to Mary Ann since 1970, father of
Oakland Police Officer Michael W. Nichelini
Oakland Firefighter Matthew J. Nichelini [Michael W. Nichelini ** Lafayette , California ]
[Ray Nicolai ** Reno, Nevada]
[John Oare ** Fairfield, California]
I've been with OPD for a little over 8 years and have spent my last 6 years in the tech detail. I ride each year from Ground Zero to Washington DC witht the police unity tour to raise money for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
[Harry Osmus ** Pleasanton , California]
Harry Osmus is selling loans at Washington Mutual. Married 5 years ago and very happy.
[Ron Oznowicz ** Lake Tahoe, Nevada] [Ken Paulsen ** Mantica, California]
[Ronald Payne ** San Francisco , California ]
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[Al Perrodin ** Concord , California ]
Enjoying retirement, travels, attempting to learn digital photography. Avoiding Coleman.
[Pete Peterson ** Dublin , California ]
Retired from OPD in August 1998. Become police chief of Clayton , California that same month. Getting ready for my second retirement - July 15, 2005.
[Jim Pola ** Lincoln , California ]
Living in Lincoln , CA where we own somewhat part-time custom shutter business.
[Dave Politzer ** San Ramon, California]
Living in San Ramon, California, watching 3 kids continue to grow up. Tony 25 graduated from Arizona State University and is a Sale Rep for a Danville Title Company, Angie 23 is going to school at Sacramento State - working to become a Child Psychologist, Danny 20 going to school in San Luis Obispo - working on becoming an EMT in hopes of becoming a Firefighter. My ex Cathie is living in San Ramon and doing well.
I run my own morgage company - Atticus Mortgage Group out of San Ramon. Retired from OPD in 1996. Enjoying life, doing a lot of traveling, enjoying my new lady Christa Peterson.
Life is good, and like the old timers used to tell me, there is life after OPD!!!
[Ed Pressneil ** Oakland , California ]
[Larry Pries ** Kailua - Kona , Hawaii ]
OPD from Mar. 1964 to Nov. 1976. I rode motors last 9 of those years. I retired in 1976 moved to Kona , Hawaii 4 July, 1982. I am still in Kona. I ran charter fishing boats for twenty years and I am now working security at the Kona International Airport . "Aloha"
[Evert Prins ** Concord , California ]
71 st Recruit class. Officer from 1972 to 1979. During that time period, worked patrol and YSD. Currently a sergeant with Martinez Police Department. Looking forward to retiring in 2008 after 36 years is LE.
[Rob Race ** Berkeley , California ]
[Bill Raines ** Chicago , Illinois ]
I graduated from 108 th recruit school and retired in 1989 with a disability retirement. I went to Law School at Golden Gate University and graduated in 1992. I passed the Illinois and California Bars and most recently the Florida Bar. After OPD I became a criminal prosecutor in Chicago where (because of my OPD experiences) I was assigned to Narcotics unit and prosecuted major drug cases. I left the State's attorney's office to work with Vic Sandoval at Fremont Compensation as their Fraud Investigations attorney. I am now a Partner in the Court of Shastokas, Raines, ODIU and Malavia and all areas of litigation. [Pat Randall ** El Dorado Hills , California ]
I'm not doing much - mainly wrinkling and turning gray. We travel quite a lot now. Last Nov. we took a 30 day cruise through the South Pacific, stopping at all the Islands ( Hawaii , Samoa , Fiji , Tahiti, etc.) and ending up in Australia where we rented a car and did the tourist thing for a month. The year before we spent some time in Paris and Lake Como before traveling by train to Venice where we began a 2 week Mediterranean cruise that terminated in Barcelona . We go to Mexico a couple times a year and once I even telephoned Jim Coleman in Mazatlan and got instructions on finding his house, but nobody would answer the door when I showed up!
Two years ago we went to Hawaii with Skip and Verna Kelsey and we are going there with them again in Oct. my wife and I plan to buy matching Aloha shirts and I will take my black OPD shoes and Knee length stockings in keeping with the "old fart" image. We have been to a lot of other places too, but being 70 years old. I can't remember where or when.
We just figure that if we keep on the move the Grim Reaper will not know when to find us.
[John Ream ** Kensington , California ]
Taking it easy - last month took a trip to Washington DC - looked up some of General MacArthurs orders detaining to civilian pows being authorized the Asiatic - Pacific Campaign Ribbon (in the National Archives Research Center, College Park MD). Then went the MacArthur Museum in Norfolk , VA. , for a ceremony opening an exhibit of civilian powa in the Philippine Islands.
[Debbie Reid ** San Leandro , California ]
I joined OPD in March 1977. I was promoted to Sergeant in 1981 and working the night shift at the Oakland Airport in the Airport Security Unit.
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[Ed Roberts ** Piedmont , California ]
Past:
Retired OPD Reserve Lt. 1975 - 1986
Piedmont PD 1986 - 2005
Present:
State of California CAL-OSHA Sr. Special Investigator, Northern California Region
[Larry Robertson ** Antioch , California ]
Currently still with OPD, working in new unit TETF. (Targeted Enforcement Task Force).
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[Larry Rodrigue ** Alamo , California ]
I retired from OPD on March 5, 1995 with the rank of Captain. My last 9 years at OPD were as a Watch Commander in Patrol Division. After OPD, I spent 10 years working as a Gaming Consultant in the gaming industry. I retired again on April 30 of this year and have hung up my spurs for good. My wife Karen and I live in Alamo. My hobbies are golf and motorcycle touring. My son Craig spent several years at OPD before transferring to Alameda where he is a Motorcycle Officer. He and my daughter Renee have given us six beautiful grandchildren.
There is life after OPD and it can be as good as you want it to be.
[Tony Romero ** ]
My paragraph is more of a long sentence.
OPD 1973-2000;
2000-Present: Breed, ride, train & show horses.
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[Wayne Rose ** Lahaina , Hawaii ]
I have been living on Maui since leaving OPD (patrol) in 1986. I came here to open a convenience store at the resort where I live. I met my wife Tina in 1990 and we married in 1993. In 2000 we sold all business interests and have been semi-retired since. We travel as often as possible. We live at the Maui Eldorado Resort in Kaanapali and welcome all to stop by and say hello!
[Fred Sanchez ** Rancho Mirage, California ]
[Tim Sanchez ** Castro Valley , California ]
I am the departmental baby-daddy. I have fathered all children of every patrolman for the last 20+ years, and boy am I f***ing tired. The aforementioned exhaustion is why I was never promoted and rarely exit my patrol veh. is it clear an '8A? This is all Harlans' fault.
[Vic Sandoval ** Pleasanton , California ]
I am currently working for Zurich Insurance as a Fraud Investigator. I have been in the insurance business since 1992. I have ridden my HD Heritage M/C to Cabo San Lucas twice within the last four years and I just returned from San Quintin , Baja California on my ultra classic.
[Sgt. Sargent ** Leonard, Texas]
Retired July 1992. Built Barbara & I's retirement log home. Jeff Clague (retired OPD) and (log home builder) assisted for 4 days. I tricked John Ludden (retired OPD) into helping me at no charge. I unretired December 1993 to assist Barbara in her new business. She is now the national distributor of Kemiko concrete products and I still haul the boxes. We have lived at the above location (53 acres) since retirement, and we have three grandsons (3,5,8 years of age). We have been extremely blessedexcept for three things. I am not retired. I miss all of the people from OPD, and I still know Sam Holtan.
[Jonathan Scott ** El Dorado Hills, California]
Since retiring in August 2003, we've moved to El Dorado Hills, CA., and have spent time settling into our new home and traveling. Last October we spent 4 weeks on a road trip around the U.S. and Canada and recently we returned from a 3 week trip to New Zealand. Most importantly, last summer our family celebrated the birth of our first grandchild, Collin Michael Scott.
[Bob Scurria ** Pleasanton , California ]
This time the rumor is true, I really did buy the farm! It's in Colusa County and I've got row crops and walnuts. I'm also doing substitute teaching and some P.I. work on the side.
[Juan Sevillano ** Suisun City , California ]
OPD 74 - 95 - DMV investigator 95 - 01
01 - present gone fishing to Panama
Residing at Playa Blanca Panama and loving it. [Jim Silva ** Newman , California ]
Short Version-
OPD - 1969 - 1979 - 54 th Recruit School - 6590T - last seven years on motors.
Upon resigning owned a cocktail lounge for about 3 years. Sold the business and have been managing auto dealerships for the last 20 years or so. The last 10 years in Kailua Kona, Hi.
Had some heart attacks, got some new parts - FEEL GREAT!
Moved back to Calif. , and am now living in Newman, Ca.
Can't wait to see everyone!!
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[Jim Simonson ** Lafayette , California ]
Retired from OPD in 1989 after 24+ years. Retired from Alameda County DA 's office in 2004 after 15 years there. Living in Lafayette with Carolynn - married for 38 years.
In April 2004 I became the Recording Secretary of Widows and Orphans. I also continue to coach high school girl's volleyball - I've been doing it for 18 years now.
Our three kids live in the Bay Area. Todd was an OPD officer for 8 years and now is an attorney doing LDF work with Rains, Lucia and Wilkinson. Matt is the manager of a rental yard in Livermore for CRESCO. Mandy has been a BART Police Officer for about six or so years. She is married to a BART officer.
We have three grandkids and one on the way.
[Greg Smith ** Carmichael , California ]
I was hired by OPD in April 1972, worked patrol and motors, and after a hacked surgery, in an attempt to repair minor cartilage damage, I regrettable went out on a knee injury in July 1979. Even though I was with Oakland for only seven years it took me about ten years to adjust to the void of not being an active member of the major league team we know as OPD. I married my beautiful bride, Joan, a school teacher, two days after my one-year probationary period was up and have been enjoying life with her for 32 years. Our two daughters, Amy and Anne, are nurse practitioners, wives and mothers to our three granddaughters. While at OPD I worked in real estate development on the side and I continued with the same in the Sacramento area after my retirement. Over the years, I have met many different types of people, studied many jobs and professions, and find all else pales to what we had. I feel very fortunate to have been part of our joint experience at OPD. Email: skyking@surewest.net
[Dave Solaro ** So. Lake Tahoe , California ]
1965 - 1969 OPD went to So. Lake Tahoe PD right after peoples park.
1969 - 1998 So. Lake Tahoe Police, serving the last years of it as Chief of Police.
1999 - present El Dorado County Board of supervisors. In the middle of 2 nd term.
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[Bob Souza ** Santa Rosa , California ]
OPD retired 1999. Joined DMV. Moderator of OPENline. Our chat list has 380 OPD. If you would like to join OPENline send an email to nodui@earthlink.net . My wife, Gail, will sign you on.
[Norm Stevenson ** Vacaville , California ]
Retired from OPD (1956-1978). Patrol, Traffic (AIB) and CID (robbery-auto theft). Formally known as SGT. "Short Fuse". My only claim to fame was studying for promotions with George Hart. Now do nothing except fly fish, go to Giant Games and Play Fantasy Football.
[Robert Stewart ** Diablo, California]
Still working at OPD, Special Projects, Facility Development & Retrofit of PAB, and Admin Asst to D/C of Investigations.
[Ed Subica ** San Ramon , California ]
Born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii. Graduated from St. Joseph 's High School in 1962. Received a baseball scholarship to the University of San Francisco and graduated in 1966. Joined OPD in Sept. 1966. As a patrol Officer, CID, (Burglary, ?, homicide), promoted to Lieutenant in 1978 and worked in CID, Patrol, 4 th Platoon and Traffic Division. Retired is Sept. 1987 (21 years) and became an inspector II in the Alameda County District Attorney's Office. At the same time I was hired by Major League Baseball, commissioner's office, as a resident security agent for the Oakland A's in 1988 to 2003 (16 years). At the District Attorney's office I worked the triple preparation unit, gang task force, capital punishment unit and consumer fraud unit. In 1999 I was promoted to Inspector III (supervision consumer fraud). I retired in Sept. 2003 with little over 37 years. Currently I work one day a week (7.5 hours) as a "Marshal" at Black Hawk Country Club (free golf Mon - Thurs). I only work during daylight savings time. My wife (Luci) and I were High School sweethearts. We have 5 children and 3 grandchildren. Luci is a retired school administrator from the Hayward Unified School District . We play a lot of golf and baby-sit our grandchildren.
[Dwight Sundahl ** El Cerrito , California ]
Dwight Sundahl 6400: OPD 1966 - 1986, 44 th recruit school; ca. State Police, S.F. and Oakland , 1986 - 1986; Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Oakland District Office, 1988 - 2000. Now enjoying retirement with my wife Barbara. 
[Joe Sweeney ** Pleasanton , California ]
Retired in February 1994, reentered active duty ( US Army ) March 1994, and retired from there May 2001. Post OPD Army duty was Tripler Army Medical Center , US Army Japan , Fort Lewis , Washington and nearly the last guy out the door of Oakland Army Base.
Now, working as a security manager in Northern California with territory being from the Grapevine to Portland .
Living in Pleasanton , and loving it. "Once OPD ~ Always OPD"
[Terry Teich ** San Lorenzo , California ]
Current EBRPD Police til 7-3-05. Then moving to Montana .
[Joe Thomas ** Casselberry , Florida ]
I have been married to the same great woman, Paulette, since 1964. We have one son, and one granddaughter. My last assignment at OPD was Vice Sergeant. I left OPD in late 1979 to attend law school in Florida . After graduation I was a prosecutor for awhile, making less than when I started with OPD. This compelled me to civil practice. I was a partner in a large insurance defense firm for years before opening a solo practice in 1991. I'm in the process of retiring, hopefully the summer of 2005. Relax, I have not handled any criminal defense cases, and don't intend to start now. I remained in the Army reserves where I had the pleasure of attending the 1982 riots in Miami , and that bit of nastiness called Desert Storm. After returning from six months in the sand pile I retired as a First Sergeant. This reunion idea goes back to 1998 when I met up with Glen Tomek and Terry Foley in Milwaukee at the Harley 95th anniversary party. We discussed old friends over a few beers, and how great it would be to get them all together one last time. Took some time, but here we are.
[Glen Tomek ** Danville , California ]
Glen retired in 1998 and he continues to be happily retired.
[Bob Torio ** Oakland , California ]
Retired June 1997 - 25 years.
Working as a Insurance Fraud Investigator ever since. Currently working for Zurich Insurance.
Reside in Oakland . Marriage #2 since August 2003. Four grandchildren. Son-in-law plays for L.A. Lakers (NBA).
[Bob Trestler ** Reno , Nevada ]
Moved From Pleasant Hill, California to Reno June 2001 - retired from OPD in 1979 - from OPOA ins Admin. 1984, from Golf (temporarily) in 2001. Two more surgeries and I'll be back on the golf course. Have missed playing golf with Hart, Rodrigue and Severino - George is the only one I could outrun, occasionally.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
[Sam Turco ** Newman , California ]
Retired, living with my wife in Newman. Enjoying my grandchildren and my dogs.
[Sylvia Turpin ** Castro Valley , California ]
Retired health resons. [Ned Ubben ** Castro Valley , California ]
I've been retired since 1999. MiYo, my wife of 34 years is still working as a flight attendant and keeping us in travel benefits. We travel as much as possible, and I enjoy doing the research and planning for our trips.
After retirement I joined OPD Reserves. I primarily work with the Mounted Unit or the Marine Patrol. It makes me feel like I'm "still OPD."
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[Bill Upshaw ** Newport Beach , California ]
Hanging out at the beach.
[Bill Valladon ** Carson City , Nevada ]
OPD 1947 - 1970
Retired 1971 because of disability
Living in Carson City , Nevada
Received Medal of Valor and Blue Star Medal: Black Panthers shootout and ambush.
[Willie Valladon ** Portola , California ]
RETIRED! Hunting; Fishing; Hiking; Riding ATV's; Snowmobiling; Training retrievers for field trial competition; Trying to keep up with wife's list of "honey-do's"
[Robert L. VanNort ** Gardnerville , Nevada ]
For the past 27 years have been a City Manager the past (3) years as an "Interim". Prior to Interim serve in Sun Valley , ID , and four cities in California . Enjoying the challenge of "Interim" and the freedom (6-8 mon) the remainder of year to enjoy life with family and friends.
[John Vargas ** Livermore , California ]
Fully retired in 2001 after 33 years in law enforcement, 20 with OPD, 12 with the State, and one with the federal government. Travel the country in our motor home, enjoying what is left of our lives.
 [Jerry Waltman ** Redding , California ]
Living in Redding , California since 12-30-98, Bronla works for CHP. Meagan, our 16 yr old, attends Shasta High. I fish Shasta Lake 3-5x weekly.
[Jim Washburn ** Oakley , California ]
Daughter graduates from High School on Sat. so I will not be able to get to the Reunion until 6 or 7 on Sat.
[Roger Watts ** Minden , Nevada ]
Living in Minden , Nevada on 3 acre ranchette. Re-married, stay at home dad with 1.5 year old son and soon newborn daughter (due June 11, 2005).
Wife - Beth, son - Devon , and daughter - Gracie Joy.
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[Curt Wengeler ** San Ramon , California ]
I work at First American Title in Pleasanton , Customer Service, Farm Department.
[Barry Whalley ** Oakdale , California ]
[Leonard A. White ** Vallejo , California ]
Still working at OPD with 32 years of service currently working in the ABAT Unit.
[Alan Whitman ** Lafayette , California ]
Retired from OPD in 2003 after 26 years. I am currently working a very part-time job at a ham radio store (for the discount only). My wife, Noel (rhymes with "soul"), and I recently sold our house. We are in a temporary place until October when we are moving to Whidbey Island in the Puget sound .
We each have 2 kids. Three will be in college this fall. One is 33 and works in the web search business.
We are mostly home bodies but look forward to more traveling in US and abroad.
My hobbies: ham radio, reading and fishing.
Why am I doing these things? Because I can.
[Michael E. Williams ** Oakland , California ]
Disability retired from OPD July 2004. Currently employed by OPOA for Fund Raising as Monitor of Telemarketers for OPOA Campaign. Also working at Oakland Coliseum as Aramark security escorting money. [Mike Wilson ** Camano Island , Washington ]
"In a nutshell" my OPD career started with 38 th Basic Academy July - September 1965. After three years working old beat 4 I was transferred to solo motors in the Traffic Division. After three years there I was picked for the first helicopter class and spent the next 11 years at the airport. I was then transferred to the Vice division where I spent the remainder of my years. In 1985 I retired to take a Chief of Police position in Ocean Shores , WA where I served for 14 years and then retired only to be invited by the City Council to be City Manager. After two years of that I finally retired for good. I also finished a 24-year Army reserve career about the same time having flown ch47 Chinooks during that career. My wife Rita and I now live on Camano Island , WA . We keep a place in Cabo San Lucas, Mex. For the winters and fish both there and Washington and Canadian waters.
 [Michael J. Wozniak ** ] 
I was sworn into the Oakland Police Department on 7-7-77 and I did just about my entire career in Patrol. Briefly, I was assigned to Criminalistics (that's now C.S.I. I hear) and to the Traffic Division helping the Special Events Coordinator Lou Silva. Other than that, it was my few years as the Third Watch Desk Officer, relieving Doug Crain, that most people remember. I worked for 3L91 (Larry Rodrigue) and 3L81 (Ned Ubben) who will both be at OPD940.
I retired in August of 1997. I'm now very active in the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc. being elected Vice Chairman USA of the West Coast Conference http://www.VoteForWoz.com Currently, I'm a member of the California Narcotic Officers Association (CNOA) Municipal Motorcycle Officers of California (MMOC) International Police Association (IPA Region 9) Fraternal Order of Police (Lodge 17) California Police Pistol Association (Life Member, I was on the Oakland Police Department pistol team for years.
I remember shooting with (against) Conrad Blevins "way back when" when I was an Alameda County Sheriff's Department Reserve) I worked there at OPD all that time, and there were many who didn't know my first name, as "Woz", or "The Woz" seemed to stick. I guess you know how that works.
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[Carroll Wright ** Whitefish, Montana ]
Bought 40 acres had house built and now enjoying retirement. Spend time on tractor and working on my Hot Rod (1956 Chev.) Just purchased a Cessena "172" Airplane to take in the beautiful country from the air. Not into hunting or fishing yet, but maybe next year. How much elk can one person eat?
[Barrett J. Wysling I ** Bethel Island , California ]
[Augie Yanke ** Panama City , Florida ]
Past: 1962 - 1982: 20 year OPD - retired Lt.
Current: 1985 - 2005: 20 year A.G. Edwards Career Branch Manager, Senior Vice President
Coming: 2 nd 20 year retirement on June 6, 2005
Married: Forrest Yanke - Therapist/Florida State Univ. Professor
Children: (3) - Oldest, Chris, OPD officer
Grandchildren: (3.5) - Panama City - Denver - California
[Edmund J. Young ** San Leandro , California ]
Upon leaving OPD in 1975, I started my own private security and private investigation company - Royal Investigation And Patrol, Inc. In business over thirty years, I have had branches in San Leandro , san Diego , Long Beach and San Jose for several years. Twenty two years ago, I extended my operation to include janitorial service. I have presently centralized everything into my San Leandro office and cut back considerably. Two years ago I started a new business called "Happy Hawaiian Shaved Ice", serving Festivals, Fairs and private functions. I will never forget the years I served with OPD and the great guys I was privileged to work with. In my heart, I never left.
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[R. Zahn ** Oakland , California ]
25 years on Dept.
16 years as a Technician.
5 years as Building Security. |
