Instructions on Accessing the Member's Section of the AFGE Website

On November 11, 2008, during the general membership meeting, members discussed problems they experienced when attempting to access the member’s section of the AFGE website and update mailing addresses. Click here or on the title above to read the instructions on how to validate your membership with the AFGE website. To read how to update your mailing address, once you have validated your membership with the AFGE site, visit the Members Services page of the Local 1613 website.

Chris Bauder

Member Advisory: Taser Training

Attention Local 1613 Members:

San Diego Sector recently announced Taser training for agents. According to the memo from Chief Fisher, agents are required to be certified with the baton and OC Spray. This assertion directly contradicts section 6.1.4 of the national policy which states agents who have previously been certified in either the collapsible straight baton or OC spray are eligible to be trained and certified with the Taser. In addition, the person who is in charge of the program at the national level gave assurances to the National Border Patrol Council that agents would not be required to be certified first with OC Spray.

Local 1613 Recommends Changes to Equipment on New Pursuit Vehicles

National Border Patrol Council, Local 1613 Secretary Thane Gallagher drafted a document to express the union’s concerns regarding how some of the new pursuit vehicles in San Diego Sector are being equipped. The document was mailed to San Diego Sector and the union is now awaiting a response. If and when the union receives a response, we will notify our members.

To read the recommendations, click here or on the title above. If you have any concerns or suggestions related to this particular topic, please email Thane Gallagher.

Chris Bauder
President
NBPC L-1613