PAX Centurion - September / October 2014

www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • September/Octoberr 2014 • Page 33 Boston Police Department Detective’s Benevolent is Pleased to Announce the Second and Final Open-Enrollment of the VOLUNTARY LONG-TERM DISABILITY and LIFE PLANS UNION-SPONSORED Since the Original Rollout in July 2013, the Detective’s Benevolent Long-Term Disability Plan has paid 64 claims for over $980,000.00 to members while they recover from injuries and illnesses! The Life Insurance Plan was also there for the family of a member who passed. “People never expect in the future to become injured or ill, but choosing a profession such as a police officer, the unexpected can arise. In my case, I suffered with both injury and illness. One of the most beneficial decisions I've made for my family and I was to enroll in the Detective's Benevolent Disability program, which has provided financial relief in a time of need when I unexpectedly became ill.” - PO Gilbert Alicea “This is the best plan that we’ve EVER had. If not for this plan, I would have endured terrible financial hardships while I recover from my illness. Everyone should be on this plan. - PO Jean Dorsainvil “The BPDBS Disability Plan has provided me with a sense of security during my recovery. I am very pleased with it and strongly suggest that every member of the department get on the plan.” - PO Harry Jean THIS IS THE FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL IN THE LONG-TERM DISABILITY AND LIFE PROGRAMS WITHOUT HAVING TO GO THROUGH MEDICAL HISTORY OR EXAM! Enrollment may be done online at WWW.SPSFINANCIALSERVICES.COM . Click on the Boston Police Logo and enter password “ redsox .” You will find program information and online enrollment. You will receive confirmation within 3 days. Watch for dates and locations for enrollment meetings at the Union Halls! Enrollment Period Ends on November 15, 2014! Call Drew Brown at (617) 470-9488 With Any Questions! trolled, State Commanded Militia with a primary duty and responsi- bility to protect State’s Rights into a part-time active Military Force supporting and reporting to their respective military branch, under the ever watching eye of the department of ‘homeland’ security. In addition there have been many attempts to strip law abiding citizens of personal weapons and ammunition. The so-called department of ‘homeland’ security has gone so far as to buy up the entire supplies of certain type and caliber of ammunition just to keep it out of the hands of LawAbiding Citizens and funded like expenditures for the Post Office, I mean come on; the Post Office has a legitimate need for millions and millions 5.56 rounds, don’t they?! Now the latest, the department of ‘homeland’ security is now taking inventory of all mili- tary equipment that has been issued to Police Departments across our country. There is active debate in Congress to “demilitarize” the local law enforcement. At the same time, the department of ‘homeland’ se- curity is busy buying, building, equipping and staffing an army within our country called ‘Homeland Security Police’. So riddle me this, why if we are in the middle or new start of aWorldWide Terrorist War, if every day of the week another atrocity is committed by a ter- rorist, why are we contemplating stripping the local law enforcement of “Surplus Military Equipment”?Why have we taken the Command & Control of State Militias, (National Guard), that are constitution- ally the protectors of State’s Rights, away from the States?Why is the Government attempting to identify every law abiding citizen in the country that owns a firearm?Why is the government attempting to limit the amount of ammunition available to law abiding citizens? Are we Americans?… From Veterans on page 30 Why is the Government attempting to make certain weapon systems illegal to own? Every oppressor of mankind throughout history has followed a basic formula: first they identified any and all possible threats to their fiefdom, make plans and execute the plan to disarm and destroy any opposition. Second they build what they perceive is an impenetrable armed force to protect them and enforce their rule, ensuring that the local authority is either committed to support them or is so weak they can do nothing to stop their rule or order. Third; they attempt to rally the populous to their side, their way of thinking building a National Trust or a National Pride and allegiance to their National Leader. Once they are convinced they have complete control, they will destroy any resistance, rule with an iron fist and keep a foot on the throat of their subjects. Any sign of upheaval is dealt with swiftly with deadly consequence for the offenders. I realize that some time this could take many years, but it is the basic recipe for any dictator! I have to ask myself, does our Commander in Chief even know what’s happening around him? Do our elected ‘Leaders’ even see what’s been slowly creeping into existence over the past decade or so?Who or what group is actually pushing this agenda and for what reason? So let me ask once again, what is the role, real mission, rea- son and sense of having an organization that borrows its’ name from some of the most infamous, oppressive regimes in history, in a free democratic society? HMMM? Makes one wonder doesn’t it. Please be safe out there, look out for each other, back each other up, it’s not getting any easier.