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• Local public works battle storm drain pollution

• Catching up with ... Patrick Johnston

• Regional Roundup

• Delta's cattails seen as global warming solution in California

• Lodians being taken for a ride

• Public Meetings

November 2nd, 2009

• Deputies name suspect in fatal Acampo shooting

November 7th, 2009

• Lodi High graduate was at Fort Hood

• Lining up for flu shots in Lodi

• Tour packs buses as birdwatchers admire Sandhill cranes

• City of Lodi staff looking into possibility of limiting number of taco trucks

• Daytime thieves targeting Lodi homes

• Lodi High School rally featured on 'Good Day Sacramento'

• Out of control

• Homicide suspect Anthony Hubbard arraigned

• Regional Roundup

• New Lodi Memorial rule to combat spread of H1N1: Visitors must be older than 16

November 6th, 2009

• Short sales make up nearly half of Lodi market

• Regional Roundup

• Lodi man accused of smuggling drugs, weapons for inmates at state prison

• 'I-5 Strangler' sentenced to 6 terms of life

• Jury convicts Acampo man of torture, assault of his girlfriend

• Young girl is 200,000th person to assemble AIDS, HIV care kit

• Woman in wheelchair struck by car

November 5th, 2009

• A lower Lodi Lake

• Streetside scarecrows

• San Joaquin County considers moratorium on new Williamson Act contracts

• Speakers address Lodi Unified School District budget shortfalls, plea to keep programs

• Armed robbers still targeting Lodi shops

• Regional Roundup

• California voters have final say over $11 billion water bond

• Weekend bus service to continue until Lodi City Council makes decision

• Paul Tebbel shines spotlight on sandhill cranes

• Your complete guide to Sandhill Crane Festival

• David Diskin is first to give an invocation under new city of Lodi policy

• Man wanted in Acampo homicide gives up to San Joaquin County Sheriff's detectives

November 4th, 2009

• Candle fire

• Rep. Jerry McNerney sets telephone town hall for Thursday

• Jason Behrmann is unanimously named Galt's city manager

• Regional Roundup

• Galt City Council argues over ordinance hiring residents

• San Joaquin County sues state over prison hospital planned for Stockton

• Big win for Allen Baroni in reclamation election

• California sends Democratic loyalist John Garamendi to Congress

• Bicycling father raising awareness of teen suicide

• Lodi City Council weighs raising fares to restore some bus service

November 3rd, 2009

• 500 attend service for Kyle Coumas

• Correction

• Galt considers ordinance that would require city contractors to hire locally

• Regional Roundup

• Have you seen a missing guide dog puppy in Lodi?

• Galt man dies after weekend Highway 12 crash

• Jason Behrmann is top candidate for Galt city manager

• Deputies name suspect in fatal Acampo shooting

• Clarification

November 2nd, 2009

• Downtown Lodi trick or treat

• Public Meetings

• Correction

• Kyle Coumas funeral today

• 27-year-old man shot to death Saturday night in front of Acampo home

• Regional Roundup

• Group investigates reports of haunting

• Sandhill Cranes Festival comes to Lodi next weekend

• Lamborghini lovers gather for show, fine wine, luncheon in Woodbridge

• Lodi's 'Biggest Loser' Christy Richesin runs 5K Halloween race

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Community support sought for POAL's golf tournament

The Lodi Police Department first formed the Police Officers Association of Lodi in 1982. Although originally formed as a bargaining unit for police officers, the POAL is also involved in helping the community in a variety of ways.

In 1989, under the leadership of Dennis Lewis, the POAL sponsored the first Lodi Adopt-a-Child to provide gifts for children in need during the holidays. That program has now grown into its own nonprofit organization providing gifts of toys and clothing to thousands of children each year.

Throughout the past 26 years, POAL has given to local charities, the American Cancer Society, police Partners, cadet programs and school grants. You may have attended one of their fundraising events involving our Lodi Police Officers facing off with professional athletes in a charity basketball game.

The POAL is organizing the Lodi Police Department's 3rd annual golf tournament set for September 8, 2008, at the Woodbridge Golf and County Club.

In years past, we have had great success thanks to the community's support. Together, we were able to raise enough money to support local charitable organizations as well as send the department's Honor Guard and Traffic Unit to Washington, D.C. in 2009 to attend the Annual Peace Officer's Memorial Service. In addition to honoring officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, our Honor Guard and Traffic Unit will attend to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the loss of our own Motor Officer Rick Cromwell.

The Lodi Police Department golf tournament is successful because of the support received throughout the community. There are three ways to show your support:

• Join us on the course! Get a foursome together or sign up as an individual. Cost is $125 per person and includes cart, range balls, lunch, drinks, prime rib dinner and tee prizes!

• Not a golfer? Sponsor a hole for $100. Your name or business name will be placed on a professional-quality sign at a hole.

• Donate a raffle prize. Any products or services are welcome!

Thank you in advance for your support. Together, we will make a difference.

Kelly Michaels is a Traffic Services Officer with the Police Officer Association of Lodi.

If you would like to take part in this event, or have any questions, you may call Cpl. Scott Bratton at (209) 625-7197 or Cpl. Val Chaban at (209) 333-6856.

Comments, questions or advice for Behind the Badge can be e-mailed to jbiskup@pd.lodi.gov or mailed to 215 W. Elm Street, Lodi, CA 95240, phone (209)333-6864.