Mr. Ron Cannatella This is Me

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1. 1. Police Assoication Of New Orleans

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   Published on: 2/23/2006   Last Visited: 10/10/2007

   Cannatella then took our fight to the citizens. It was because Cannatella's belief that "When a man/woman puts on a police uniform, it does not negate his God-given and Constitutionally guaranteed human rights." He personally began a campaign to challenge the Hatch Act, which forbid any City employees to support any political candidates. In 1982, PANO began its campaign by forming its affiliate "COPS", the Committee on Political Solutions. PANO's goal started with public awareness of the problems within the police department by way of leaflets, news ads, and advertisements.
   
   In May 1982, a PANO Executive Board election was held. Cannatella had an overwhelming victory.
   ...
   Ironically, in 1982, the first President's Message, Cannatella spoke of the end of the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration grant, which afforded law enforcement officers to continue their college education. Cannatella stressed then the importance of educated and professional officers and the fact that the citizens should demand nothing less.
   
   On May 14, 1982, the PANO Simulation Training Award was given in Recruit Class #81, with its first recipient - Recruit Harold Rich.
   ...
   Being the first southern city to affiliate with NAPO, Cannatella was elected to the National Board as an area Vice President.
   
   PANO's vastly improved legal representation of its members by retaining the services of Frank DeSalvo and Associates, a widely respected legal firm throughout the city and state.
   
   July of 1984, Cannatella established the first Board of Directors through a department wide election.
   ...
   Joanne Bergeron, widow of Pete Bergeron, became Cannatella's Executive Assistant.
   ...
   Forces from across the state led by Cannatella and Bill Fields, President of the Louisiana Union of Police, fought a five year battle to guarantee police officers basic constitutional rights while under investigation.
   ...
   Cannatella held countless meetings with the City Administration, Superintendent, and Civil Service Commission and the national labor board to no avail.
   ...
   Ron Cannatella continued as President, being unopposed; reelected was John Marie, First-Vice President; David Benelli, Second-Vice President; Cindy Burkhart, Recording Secretary; and Carol Weigand, Treasurer.
   ...
   However, during all of the controversy and cuts, Cannatella through investigation found an extra $100,000 in mileage that year, that created a supplemental mileage check.
   
   With all the cuts, PANO began looking closely at several major problems within the department including police pay and benefits. This led to the discovery that under FLSA, police salaries were based on 171 hours in 28 days. However, total police hours were 160. After meeting with then Superintendent Warren Woodfork, Cannatella was able to present the facts, and hours were increased to meet the 171 hours.
   ...
   Ron Cannatella, Cindy Scanlan, Rhonda McCord, Fenner Sedgebeer and Peggy White were ready to face the challenge.
   ...
   Ron Cannatella leading the PANO team were successful in locating an additional $4 million for Police Officers. The $6.2 million dollar case had now grown to $10.2 million dollars thanks to PANO! The next step - finding the money!

2. 2. Police Assoication Of New Orleans

   www.pano1544.com/history2.html - [Cached]

   Published on: 2/23/2006   Last Visited: 1/9/2008

   Cannatella then took our fight to the citizens. It was because Cannatella's belief that "When a man/woman puts on a police uniform, it does not negate his God-given and Constitutionally guaranteed human rights." He personally began a campaign to challenge the Hatch Act, which forbid any City employees to support any political candidates. In 1982, PANO began its campaign by forming its affiliate "COPS", the Committee on Political Solutions. PANO's goal started with public awareness of the problems within the police department by way of leaflets, news ads, and advertisements.
   
   In May 1982, a PANO Executive Board election was held. Cannatella had an overwhelming victory.
   ...
   Ironically, in 1982, the first President's Message, Cannatella spoke of the end of the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration grant, which afforded law enforcement officers to continue their college education. Cannatella stressed then the importance of educated and professional officers and the fact that the citizens should demand nothing less.
   
   On May 14, 1982, the PANO Simulation Training Award was given in Recruit Class #81, with its first recipient - Recruit Harold Rich.
   ...
   Being the first southern city to affiliate with NAPO, Cannatella was elected to the National Board as an area Vice President.
   
   PANO's vastly improved legal representation of its members by retaining the services of Frank DeSalvo and Associates, a widely respected legal firm throughout the city and state.
   
   July of 1984, Cannatella established the first Board of Directors through a department wide election.
   ...
   Joanne Bergeron, widow of Pete Bergeron, became Cannatella's Executive Assistant.
   ...
   Forces from across the state led by Cannatella and Bill Fields, President of the Louisiana Union of Police, fought a five year battle to guarantee police officers basic constitutional rights while under investigation.
   ...
   Cannatella held countless meetings with the City Administration, Superintendent, and Civil Service Commission and the national labor board to no avail.
   ...
   Ron Cannatella continued as President, being unopposed; reelected was John Marie, First-Vice President; David Benelli, Second-Vice President; Cindy Burkhart, Recording Secretary; and Carol Weigand, Treasurer.
   ...
   However, during all of the controversy and cuts, Cannatella through investigation found an extra $100,000 in mileage that year, that created a supplemental mileage check.
   
   With all the cuts, PANO began looking closely at several major problems within the department including police pay and benefits. This led to the discovery that under FLSA, police salaries were based on 171 hours in 28 days. However, total police hours were 160. After meeting with then Superintendent Warren Woodfork, Cannatella was able to present the facts, and hours were increased to meet the 171 hours.
   ...
   Ron Cannatella, Cindy Scanlan, Rhonda McCord, Fenner Sedgebeer and Peggy White were ready to face the challenge.
   ...
   Ron Cannatella leading the PANO team were successful in locating an additional $4 million for Police Officers. The $6.2 million dollar case had now grown to $10.2 million dollars thanks to PANO! The next step - finding the money!

3. 3. Washington Report - March 6, 1998

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   Published on: 4/19/1998   Last Visited: 4/23/2002

   Ron Cannatella, President of the Police Association of New Orleans (PANO) passed away on Friday, February 20, 1998. Mr. Cannatella made a great contribution to law enforcement. He served on the police force for 29 years, was founder and first commander of the New Orleans Police Department Child Abuse Unit and served as a NAPO Board Member. Our thoughts are with the Cannatella family.
   
   LEGAL RIGHTS AND LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR APRIL 19-21, 1998
   
   Register now for NAPO's Legal Rights and Legislative Seminar, April 19-21, 1998, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Washington, DC. For hotel reservations, call (800) 233-1234 or (202) 737-1234, and be sure to ask for the group rate using the account code POLI.