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1 80. However,none of the other four supervisors were written up or disciplined for their emails- 2 even though they arguably violated the policy-evidencing CITY's disparate treatment of CARDENAL. 3 4 81. CARDENAL responded in writing to Commander Viramontes, addressed the ongoing 5 retaliation and intimidation by Chief Valentin and his administration (those in Chief Valentin's 6 "gang"/"camp"), explained the reasons why his email did not violate policy and cited two policies that 7 supported his defense. Specifically. 8 9 "As I explained during our conversation, my email response to Sergeant Montiel was part of a conversation initiated by Sergeant Lizardi,wherein I explained that there were a dozen grievances 10 made by members of the department against Chief Valentin and his administration. [These grievances include complaints made by those in categories protected by the Fair Employment and 11 Housing Act.] My interpretation of that email chain was that there was a conversation being had 12 among Sergeants and Corporals, as leaders and supervisors of the Department,regarding the POA and the perceived retaliation and intimidation that has taken place within our agency. I believe 13 information sharing and communication to be critical in any successful organization, especially 14 between line level supervisors. And so with that in mind, I sent the email response to Sergeant Montiel. 15 V-:. 16 I want to memorialize one further comment I made to you regarding the Supervisor Log during out 17 conversation in this letter. It is my personal belief that I was targeted as a form of intimidation by Department Management with this counseling session and Supervisor Log entry.In saying this,I am 18 not accusing you of being the one responsible. However, you are not my direct supervisor or even 19 my assigned Watch Commander. You did not receive the email I sent, as it went to Sergeants and Corporals, and yet you were made aware of the fact that it was sent. When I asked if anyone else 20 would be counseled or disciplined for their emails in the same chain that I sent mine,you told me that you did not know because you were not in their Chain of Command. I find this method of 21 supervision to be targeted and retaliatory in nature,and I will not allow myself,or any subordinate 22 who ever works directly or indirectly for me,to be bullied in this matter. 23 Sir,I thank you again for your professionalism during our discussion." 24 Q. CARDENAL Complained of CI'f'Y's Unlawful Witness Intimidation. 25 26 82. On August 7,2021, Officer Wiggs notified CARDENAL that,prior to his interview with 27 Internal Affairs on June 25, Sergeant Lizardi confronted Officer Wiggs outside of Internal Affairs and 28 attempted to intimidate/coerce Officer Wiggs into making incriminating statements against CARDENAL during his interview. 33 CARDENAL V,cny OP SANI'A ANA COM CA9$NO. - - PLAZNl' -