PPOA

About Us

In the waning months of 1951, a small but ambitious group of Deputy Sheriffs, County Marshals and District Attorney Investigators banded together to protect their jobs, their ideals and their future.

Today, we preserve the same bond which formed the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association 60 years ago. The integrity behind PPOA's inception remains the greatest asset of our Association, now more than 8,500 members strong.

PPOA proudly represents Los Angeles County employees of the:

Sheriff's
Department of the Coroner
District Attorney's Office

PPOA Mission Statement

The Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association is committed to continuing a "Tradition of Success" in serving a satisfied membership through an effective and expanding professional association. We are a proactive and imaginative organization working in union with employers and other professional groups for necessary changes in policies, laws and legislation that are conducive to the well being of our members. We will promote the professional interests of our members and the law enforcement community by protecting and enhancing their individual and collective rights.

PPOA By-Laws

PPOA Affiliations

Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement (SCALE)

California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations (CCLEA)

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Los Angeles County Organizations of Police and Sheriffs (LACOPS)

Public Employees Staff Organization (PESO)

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems

California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation

PPOA Staff


Paul K. Roller	Executive Director
Sandi Bryant	Administrative Assistant
Clare Franco	Administrative Assistant
Teresa Machado	Intake Representative
Violet Perez	Receptionist
Norma Perez-Gomez	Administrative Assistant
Marlyne Rinaldi	Sr. Labor Representative
Greg Torres	Public Relations Coordinator
Mark Vidal	Media Assistant
Maricela Rios-Villegas	Sr. Administrative Assistant
Jim Vogts	Legislative Representative
Ms. Wallace	Sr. Labor Representative

PPOA Board of Directors

	Lieuten ant Brian Moriguchi (Unit 612) President 22 years of County service. Assignments include custody, patrol, detectives and administrative positions. Currently assigned to Field Operations Support Services with the responsibility of creating department policies and reviewing new technologies for patrol personnel. Serves as Chairman of PPOA’s Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2005 and was elected President in 2008.
	Deputy Jim Cronin (Unit 611) Vice President 21 years of County service. Joined L.A. County Marshal’s Office in 1987, merged with Sheriff’s Department in 1994. Assignments include CCH, CAC, and courthouses in Huntington Park, Downey, East L.A. and Norwalk. Served 15 years in Levy Unit. Served on PPOA Board 1993-1994 and from 2003 to present. Also serves as Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police, L.A. County Lodge 1.
	Law Enforcement Tech. Jim Blankenship, (Unit 621) Secretary More than 18 years of County service. Assignments included Crescenta Valley Station, Altadena Station and Santa Clarita Station. Responsible for LASD training and development for 911/Desk Operations. Also serves on the LASD Uniform and Equipment Committee. Joined PPOA Board of Directors in 1998 and is currently Chairman of the Unit 621 Negotiations Committee.
	Lieutenant Rogelio Maldonado (Unit 612) Treasurer 20 years of County service. Joined L. A. County Sheriff's Department in 1989 and transferred to the District Attorney's Office in 1994. Currently assigned to the Administration/Training Division, with past assignments in the Criminal and Fraud/Corruption Divisions. Joined PPOA Board of Directors in 2009. Serve as Chairperson of the By-Laws Committee and as a member of the Delegate and Legislative Committees.
	Security Officer Gerardo "Gerry" Garcia (Unit 621) More than seven years of county service, initially as Security Assistant before promotion to Security Officer four years ago. Assignments included Metro Courthouse, Beverly Hills Courthouse, and West L.A. Courthouse followed by a transfer to the Community College Bureau (specifically Los Angeles City College and Trade Tech College.) Recipient of numerous commendations and quality of service awards. Elected to the PPOA board in 2009. Serves on the PPOA legislative committee and the delegates committee.
	Custody Assistant Danya Hazen (Unit 621) Currently assigned to Inmate Reception Center. Full bio to come...
	Sgt. Tab Rhodes (Unit 612)
	Art Reddy (LASD Ret.) 33 years of County service. Retired in 1995 as a Sergeant. Assignments included Wayside Honor Ranch, Inmate Reception Center, Detective Division, East L.A. Station, and Santa Clarita Station. Served as PPOA President for five years and as Vice President of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) for 10 year . Also serves on the State Board of Directors of the California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation. Currently Chairman of PPOA’s Legislative Committee.
	Sergeant Tony Romo (Unit 612) 27 years in Law Enforcement, the last 22 years with the Sheriff's Department. Assignments included patrol, court services,and custody. Collateral duties with the Mounted Enforcement Team, EOB Incident Management Team, Explorer and Reserve programs. Active in employee relations issues during his entire career as a PPOA and ALADS delegate. Currently assigned to Pico Rivera Station as a sergeant for a special assignment team. Elected to PPOA Board in January 2011.
	Sergeant James Schallert (Unit 612) Graduated from the academy in 1988. Assignments included custody at "Old Max", patrol in Region One and COPS Bureau. Transferred to Personnel Administration and joined a think-tank typesetting designed to examine and opine on several department-wide issues from attrition and hiring projections to budget and curtailments. Promoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Office of the Undersheriff, Bureau of Compliance to oversee bonus selection process. Assisted in development of new testing processes that will someday soon replace the antiquated selection processes for coveted jobs. Was also assigned to the Threat Assessment Team, responsible for assessing potential workplace violence incidents. Transferred to Santa Clarita Station in 2009 and gained experience as Field Sergeant and fill-in Watch Commander. Currently assigned to newly formed Parks Bureau, North County Zone (field and administrative capacity.)
	Criminalist David Vidal (Unit 614) More than 17 years of County service, all with the LASD Crime Lab. Currently assigned to Scientific Services Bureau in Downey. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2006 and serves as Chairman of the Unit 614 Negotiations Committee.