The Law Enforcement Officers Security Unions LEOSU, United Federation LEOS-PBA has done it again by negotiating the highest single wage increase for the Paragon Protective Service officers PSO’s in New York City in the history of this contract after the our Union was successful in negotiating a $3.00 wage increase.
In addition to the above our Union was successful in increasing these Paragon Systems New York City PSO’s health & welfare rate as well as increasing the payrate of a top secret clearance an additional $3.00 an hour over and above their $33.50 an hour rate.
When the Law Enforcement Officers Security Unions LEOSU, United Federation LEOS-PBA originally organized this unit 2 years ago these Paragon Systems New York City PSO’s were making $26.67 per hour and were the lowest paid PSO’s in New York City. To date they are now the highest paid PSO’s in New York City. Noted
Charles Chip Strebeck President of the United Federation LEOS-PBA
UFLEOS-PBA Negotiates an Unprecedented $2.25 Wage Increase for Paragon PSO’s in Los Angeles CA
8/12/2022 – The United Federation LEOS-PBA and its Los Angeles Local 1 Executive Board met with Paragon Systems, Inc President Les Kaciban yesterday by Zoom for negotiations to discuss upcoming wage & health and welfare increases on behalf of 400 plus Los Angeles PSO’s.
In an unprecedented negotiations, the United Federation LEOS-PBA and its Los Angeles Local 1 Executive Board was able to negotiate a wage increase of $2.00 an hour which will increase these Paragon Systems Los Angeles PSO’s hourly rate from $35.92 to $37.92 an hour effective October 1, 2022 and a $0.25 cent wage increase in their health & welfare from $5.00 an hour to $5.25 an hour which totals a $2.25 dollar total increase amounting to a 6.3% wage increase, $4,680.00 total increase per year based on 2,080 hours.
The original offer on the table was a $1.00 increase plus $0.25 cents in the health and welfare. However after the Local 1 Executive Board spoke with Paragon President Les Kaciban about how the job has become more difficult to do as well as the cost of living rising in the area, he agreed to give the PSO’s in Los Angeles an extra dollar.
Below is the Old CBA we just found going back to 2007. Back then the Los Angeles PSO’s were making only $23.00 an hour and the Health & Welfare was $3.00 an hour. From the period from October 1, 2007 until October 1, 2020 your wages increased to $23.00 to $34.54 which equals to $11.54 in a 13 year period or a $0.88 cent raise per year. Since our Union came in we were successful in brining your wages up from $34.54 an hour to $37.92 in just two wage increases and your Health & Welfare from $4.85 per hour to $5.25 per hour with more to come.
“This is the highest wage increase we have every received on this contract from any union on this Los Angeles contract. noted Paragon System PSO & UFLEOS- PBA California Director Anthony Rodriquez
“We were lucky if we received a $0.75 cent raise each year from our prior union. Now under the United Federation LEOS-PBA our PSO’s will be receiving a $2.25 cent increase a 6.3% wage increase in one jump” noted Michael Nugiud Local 1 President.
In addition to receiving a $2.25 the Paragon System PSO’s in Riverside & San Bernardino effective October 1, 2022 will now be become part of the Los Angeles contract which will now bring their hourly wages up an additional $2.37 cents per hour as well as receiving and additional Health & Welfare increase of $0.40 cents an hour for a total of a 8% wage increase.
A few months back the United Federation was also successful in negotiating a Kaiser health plan which offered better benefits at a lower monthly cost to our members.
We wish to thank Paragon Systems, Inc President Les Kaciban for his understanding in agreeing to this generous offer and we look forward to working with him and his team moving forward as well as the Local 1 Los Angeles California Executive Board.
United Federation LEOS-PBA now represents more Paragon Systems Inc Protective Service Officers PSO’s than any other security union. Representing Paragon PSO’s in Los Angeles California, Riverside, San Bernardino counties, San Diego & Imperial counties, California, Kentucky, New York City, Upstate New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, & Washington DC Capitol Region just to mention a few.
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Detective 2nd Grade Raysa Galvez, President Emeritus, our 1st Female President of NYDO. 1st generation Dominican-American and 1st generation in law enforcement. Thank you for your 25 years of service and dedication to NYDO. #WomensHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/caN8C25Sos
Trooper Toni Schuck is a 26 year veteran of the Florida Highway Patrol. She was the last line of defense to the Skyway 10K runners. She used her vehicle and herself to protect countless lives. Tonight she is home recovering from her injuries with her family. @fox13newspic.twitter.com/iAyMvG5QQ0
Still in honor of women history month, Today we remember the heroic efforts of PO Moira Smith who made the ultimate sacrifice on 911.She was the only female NYPD officer who lost her life on that day. PO Smith is pictured here escorting a man to safety. pic.twitter.com/dK4uXqYhqB
It’s with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Police Officer David Mathura, a 16-year veteran of the NYPD. As we pray for his family, friends, and fellow officers — we vow to #NeverForget his service to our department and New Yorkers. pic.twitter.com/K7AXcF4Utx
A somber salute for our brother P.O. David Mathura, Firearms & Tactics Section, who we lost this morning to COVID. Thank you to the @NYPDPBMN and SRG 1 members who joined his mother, father & girlfriend and Range members to bear him on his journey homeward. #FidelisAdMortempic.twitter.com/vQIJjXRW3g
Once again, officers in our precincts were busy over the weekend taking firearms off the streets. Each of these vouchered guns is one less weapon that could kill, maim, or threaten someone in New York City. pic.twitter.com/Wh3bZLa61C
— Chief Kathleen O’Reilly (@NYPDChiefPatrol) March 7, 2022
This weekend officers from Highway Patrol Unit #3 teamed up with the NY State Police to conduct a joint speed enforcement operation. Working together to ensure the safety of the motoring public on the highways in Queens. #Visiozeropic.twitter.com/ztyxEja1Xd
Officers Nieves and Hill-Cecil were walking the beat on 2nd Ave at E. 101 St when a man dropped to the concrete, unconscious after a near-lethal overdose. They raced to his side, deployed #Naloxone supplied by Det. Murphy and pulled the #EastHarlem man back from death’s door. pic.twitter.com/iaW5XquD6e
Today, we would like to recognize Auxillary Police Officer Anita Autar. Anita loves to give back to her community whether it is volunteering with GALEA or on her time. She is always lending a helping hand. #womenempowerment#nypdfinest#nypdstrongpic.twitter.com/T4v8qgjAC1
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Today, we mourn the loss of NYPD Police Officer Wilbert Mora. At 27-year-old, he was murdered in the line of duty — fighting until the very end. We vow to #neverforget Wilbert and will always honor his legacy of service and ultimate sacrifice. United Federation LEOS-PBA.
Continued tragedy for the NYPD and the community that young Officer Wilbert Mora so honorably and selflessly served. A guardian of NYC and now a guardian at the gates of heaven – Officer Mora, his family, and all of NY's Finest remain in my prayers. We will #NeverForget. https://t.co/vVaRycPNCX
Heartbreaking loss of PO Wilbert Mora. We are devastated, frustrated & angry. An important way we can honor these brave men & keep their legacy alive is by fighting to end the attacks on public safety in NY. We stand w/ the NYPD family today in their time of grief & every day. pic.twitter.com/596rsinSrT
BREAKING: Wilbert Mora, a New York City police officer gravely wounded in a Harlem shooting that took his partner’s life last week, has also died of his injuries. https://t.co/theKhAgouB
Our thoughts and prayers are with the NYPD as they mourn the loss of Police Officer Wilbert Mora. We offer our condolences to the loved ones of Officer Mora and Officer Rivera, partners both senselessly killed in the line of duty while serving their community. #EOWpic.twitter.com/JU6eXjAiAI
Today, we mourn the loss of Police Officer Wilbert Mora. At 27-year-old, he was murdered in the line of duty — fighting until the very end. We vow to #neverforget Wilbert and will always honor his legacy of service and ultimate sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/VWIjAAIsIZ
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Security guards at 9/11 Memorial STOP a school choir from singing the Star-Spangled Banner
WMS chorus singing @ Twin Towers Memorial. They stopped them half the way thru. You can’t sing the National Anthem. So sad this is happening everywhere. They sounded great. God Bless America!
Connie Shepherd ScanlonI wanted to clarify this. When I first posted this I didn’t have all the information. Apparently you need a permit, their Choral director would have NEVER let them sing if she had known. She asked permission from a security guard and he said yes. Their guide told them another school sang a couple of weeks before without a permit. This a great group of kids representing their school and the future of our country. It’s amazing of the response from everyone. I personally think it could have been handled differently. Thank you Waynesville Middle School Chorus and Martha Brown for displaying such grace and respect for the rules.
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“She asked permission from a security guard and he said yes. Their guide told them another school sang a couple of weeks before without a permit. This a great group of kids representing their school and the future of our country. It’s amazing of the …
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For a middle school choral group from a North Carolina town, making a trip to New York City to sing is a pretty big deal. Indeed the Waynesville Middle School Chorus got a chance last week to show off their vocal prowess at several locales in the Big …
… before you were born and decide it would be appropriate for your choir to sing the national anthem. But wait! The rules for the 9/11 memorial state that you need a permit to sing a song. So about halfway through singing the anthem, a security guard…
… security asked them to stop midway through their performance. WLOS reports the 9/11 Memorial requires groups to obtain a permit if they want to perform. Although the students did not have a permit, they were given verbal permission from a security…
The Waynesville students didn’t have a permit, but told WLOS that a security guard said it was OK. “Basically, they performed approximately half of the National Anthem, and they were told by security to cease and desist. And they, of course, complied …
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Pope Francis arrived in New York City Thursday and the city is ready.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton did a security sweep himself of St. Patrick’s Cathedral ahead of the pope’s arrival, even inspecting the altar.
Francis’ plane landed at Kennedy Airport just after 5 p.m., and his helicopter landed in Manhattan just around 6 p.m.
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Pope Francis is the fourth pontiff to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral.Credit Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times. St. Patrick’s Cathedral hasn’t looked this good since the 1970s. The mountainous marble exterior sparkles like sugar. The half-dozen saintly …
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A crowd of 200 people is cheering and waving hand-held Vatican flags as a smiling Pope Francis arrives at New York City’s John F. Kennedy Airport. Francis doffed his skullcap in the breeze as he made his way down the plane’s stairs after flying in from …
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During this tour Pope Francis has made a point of praying before the tabernacle – where the consecrated bread that Catholics believe is the literal body of Christ is stored – prior to conducting services. Here he prays with Cardinal Timothy Dolan of …
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WASHINGTON — After his artfully crafted address to Congress, Pope Francis headed to the West Front of the Capitol and delivered a greeting that flowed easily from his lips and could be heard and understood by nearly all. “Buenos días,” he told the …
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York and 200 others, including Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas Dimarzio and five Catholic schoolchildren, gathered at the airport to meet the pope, fresh off of the first-ever papal address to a joint session …
When the pope arrives to New York City Thursday, several streets in Midtown will be restricted periodically due to his visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, but the majority of street and traffic restrictions will occur Friday. There will be traffic …
WASHINGTON (AP) — Latest developments in Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. All times local: 4:55 p.m.. Pope Francis is on his way to New York City, and about 200 people have gathered to welcome him at the airport. Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas …
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Pope Francis has done the White House — now he’s heading to our house. The rock star religious leader arrives in New York City on Thursday for a jam-packed 40-hour visit during which he will meet and greet with everybody from City Hall types and …
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FJC Security guard Idrissa Camara, 53, who agreed to work overtime at Manhattan federal building shot dead by deranged gunman 68-year-old Kevin Downing, a retired U.S. Army Reserves captain who then killed himself.
The doorway and security check point where Kevin Downing fatally shot Security Guard Idrisa Camara
The family of a security guard who killed while working at a federal building downtown Friday is now planning his funeral.
A cousin said Saturday that the family is trying to decide if Idrissa Camara, 53, shot and killed at work on Varick Street, will be buried in the United States or in his native Ivory Coast.
FJC Security guard Idrissa Camara could have been home with his children, but chose instead to put in a few hours of overtime — a decision that cost the security guard his life when a deranged gunman shot him at his post in a federal building in SoHo Friday.
Eyewitness News talked to Camara’s family and friends on Saturday, and they say that not only did he love his job as a security officer, but the armed guard never felt like it was a dangerous job. Camara often sent the money he made here back to extended family members in the Ivory Coast.
For most of the day, family and friends came to Camara’s home, all giving condolences to his wife and four children.
“If someone has a problem, we come to share the grief with them, and support them as much as we can,” says Vakoua Diomande, a family friend for 15-years.
Camara’s cousin, and leader at the family’s Harlem mosque tells Eyewitness News that the family is holding up well.
“I’m going to pray, that’s all – their spirit is high, their spirit is strong,” says Imam Komate.
Kevin Downing, 63, of Fort Lee, N.J., entered through a side entrance of the building that houses an immigration court, passport processing center and a regional office for the Department of Labor, a law enforcement official said. He shot Camara at close range, then walked through the screening area and headed toward an elevator where he encountered another employee, and then shot himself in the head, said James O’Neill, a chief with the New York Police Department.
Downing was pronounced dead at the scene.
Camara, was supposed to have gotten off work at 4 p.m. but agreed to stay on for an extra shift, FJC Security Services said. The shooting happened at 5:05 p.m. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
“That was my brother that was my brother,” the victim’s sister said.
Camara’s sister wept as she left the family’s Harlem home.
She’s devastated by the news that her brother won’t be coming home to his wife and four children.
His son posted a tribute on his Facebook page, thanking friends for their support:
I just want to thank everyone for supporting me after my fathers tragic death at work, my father was very kind person and didn’t deserve anything like this. And I wish no one would have to go what I’m going to throughly right now and god bless everyone.
His brother rushed to Lenox Hill Hospital to be with them during this tragic time.
“We just got there. We’re going to try to go there and speak to the wife, she’s upstairs. The only thing we actually, anybody knows him, don’t know him, heard about him, to pray for him. To pray for him. To pray for him,” said Ouattara Muhammad, the victim’s brother.
Because Camara was a security guard under contract to the Department of Homeland Security, his death constitutes a homicide of a federal officer.
A spokesman for FJC Security Services, the company Camara worked for, released a statement saying, “Tonight, for the first time in our 27-year history, FJC Security Services lost a member of our family when Senior Guard Idrissa Camara was shot at 201 Varick Street. He later died at Lenox Health Greenwich Village. “Idrissa Camara, 53, of Manhattan, worked for FJC for two years, when we took over the contract at that building. He worked for the prior company and we were pleased he stayed with us during that transition. “Camara, who was armed, was an extraordinary Senior Guard who was well trained, cared deeply about his job and knew that building better than anyone else. It’s clear from the facts that he never had a chance to defend himself in this instance. “Camara was scheduled to complete his day at 4:00 PM, but agreed to stay on for extra duty. That speaks volumes about the person he was.”Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. We intend to do everything we can to stand with them during this very difficult time.”As part of our investigation, we have checked our records for any link between the shooter and FJC. Our search found no connection.”
“We are shocked and horrified at this terrible news and send our deepest condolences to Officer Camara’s family. Security officers around the city and country serve on the front line each and every day to keep us safe and secure. We are heartbroken that one of our own has fallen. We hope some of our questions in the face of this terrible tragedy will be answered. For now, we are keeping Officer Camara’s family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.”
The security company said the 53-year-old guard died at a hospital. FJC Security Services said Idrissa Camara had been scheduled to get off work an hour earlier but agreed to stay late. “Camara, who was armed, was an extraordinary senior guard who was …
As he approached a metal detector, Downing shot FJC Security Services guard Idrissa Camara, police said. Camara was supposed to leave work at 4pm but had agreed to stay for an extra shift, his company said. After shooting the senior security guard in …
A New Jersey man walked into a federal building near the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan on Friday afternoon and fatally shot a security guard before killing himself, the authorities said. Law enforcement officials said the victim, Idrissa Camara, 53 …
Idrissa Camara was fatally shot by veteran Kevin Downing. Suspected … Idrisa Camara could have been home with his children, but chose instead to put in a few hours of overtime — a decision that cost the security guard his life when a deranged gunman …
FJC Security Services spokesman Michael McKeon said: ‘Camara, who was armed, was an extraordinary senior guard who was well trained, cared deeply about his job and knew that building better than anyone else. ‘It’s clear from the facts that he never had …
The union, 32BJ, also released a statement saying, “We are shocked and horrified at this terrible news and send our deepest condolences to Officer Camara’s family. Security officers around the city and country serve on the front line each and every day …
Detectives were investigating what prompted the shooting of FJC Security Services guard Idrissa Camara, who was supposed to have gotten off work at 4 p.m. but agreed to stay on for an extra shift. The shooter, Kevin Downing, entered through a side …
Camara, 53, was supposed to have gotten off work at 4 p.m. but agreed to stay on for an extra shift, FJC Security Services said. He was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The senior guard was armed, but had never had a chance to defend himself, …
Tonight, for the first time in our 27-year history, FJC Security Services lost a member of our family when senior guard Idrissa Camara was shot at 201 Varrick Street. He later died at Lenox Health Greenwich Village. Idrissa Camara, 53, of Manhattan …
Idrissa Camara, 53, an armed guard with FJC Security Services, was scheduled to end his shift at 4 p.m., but stayed about an hour into a second shift when he was fatally shot at close range, according to a company statement. “That speaks volumes about …
… of Labor Statistics, walked up to the metal detectors in the lobby and shot the guard at close range with a handgun. The security company said the 53-year-old guard died at a hospital. FJC Security Services said Idrissa Camara had been scheduled to …
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Police told reporters the victim was identified as 53-year-old Idrissa Camara. He was employed by FJC security services under contract to the Department of Homeland Security. The shooter has been identified as 68-year-old Kevin Downing, a former …
… veteran slipped through a side door of a federal building on Friday and shot a security guard in the head, killing him, before killing himself, police said. Detectives were investigating what prompted the shooting ofFJC Security Services guard…
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As he approached a metal detector, Downing shot FJC Security Services guard Idrissa Camara in the head, police said. The guard would have been done for the day but agreed to stay for an extra shift, his company said. After shooting Camara, Downing …
The gunman died at the scene. The guard, a 53-year-old man whom his employer identified as Idrissa Camara, was rushed to Lenox Hill Healthplex in traumatic arrest and later died. “Tonight, for the first time in our 27-year history, FJC Security…
Corrections & Amplifications. The security officer was transported to Lenox Hill HealthPlex. An earlier version of this article said Bellevue Hospital. Idrissa Camara’s neighbor is named Kadia Diallo. An earlier version of this article misspelled her …
The guard, Idrissa Camara, 53, of New York, worked for FJC Security Services, which holds a contract with the Department of Homeland Security, said FJC spokesman Michael McKeon. Camara, who was armed, died at a hospital, he said in an emailed …
… which oversees the bureau for which Downing once worked. As he approached a metal detector, Downing shot FJC Security Services guard Idrissa Camara in the head, police said. The guard would have been done for the day but had agreed to stay for an …
As he approached a metal detector, Downing shot FJC Security Services guard Idrissa Camara, police said. After shooting the senior security guard in the head at close range, Downing walked toward an elevator where he encountered another employee, …
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… federal building in Manhattan late Friday afternoon and shot a security guard in the head, killing him, before turning the weapon on himself, police said. Detectives are investigating what prompted the shooting ofFJC Security Services guard…
The security guard, identified as Idrissa Camara, was shot at close range and died in the hospital. Downing’s motive … Camara, 53, was supposed to have gotten off work at 4 p.m. but agreed to stay on for an extra shift, FJC Security Services said …
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After confronting an FJC Security Services guard Idrissa Camara at a screening area, Downing shot him in the head at close range. The guard was armed but never had the chance to shoot back. The 53-year-old father of four succumbed to his fatal wound at …
A security guard protecting a federal building in lower Manhattan was fatally shot Friday evening by a gunman. Photo credit: WCBS-TV Image via YouTube … The contract security guard, Idrissa Camara, 53, of Manhattan, was unable to unholster his …
The security officer, Idrissa Camara, 53, was employed by FJC security services under contract to the Department of Homeland Security. After shooting the officer, the suspect proceeded through the security area and turned the gun on himself. He was …
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A FJC Security Services Inc security guard protecting a federal building in lower Manhattan was fatally shot Friday evening by a gunman, who then took his own life, authorities said. “The suspect is dead at the scene,” NYPD Chief of Department James P. O’Neill said at the scene
NEW YORK, Aug 21 (Reuters) – A gunman opened fire at a federal building in Lower Manhattan on Friday, fatally wounding a FJC security guard before killing himself, officials said.
The suspect entered the building just after 5 p.m. and immediately shot the guard with a handgun, police said.
He then walked further into the building toward an elevator when he encountered another employee, said James O’Neill, chief of department for the New York Police Department. The gunman then shot himself in the head.
A police official identified the gunman as Kevin Downing, a man in his late 60s from Fort Lee, New Jersey, according to media reports.
Security guard, gunman dead after federal building shooting
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One of the people who was shot was a security officer at the building, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing an unnamed law-enforcement official. The suspect in the shooting is believed to have then committed suicide with the same weapon, it said.
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Our Prayers go out to the FJC Security Guard killed senselessly today in Lower Manhattan and also to his family.
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