Nathan Hochman Wins Race for LA County DA, beating George Gascón
November 6, 2024LA Times – 11/6/24 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-05/2024-california-election-la-da-race-hochman-gascon-race-election-night… Read More
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Office of Inspector General (OIG) Prevented from Questioning PPOA Members Regarding Law Enforcement Gangs Despite a prior court ruling prohibiting the OIG and County from contacting Department members without abiding […] Read More
The PPOA Board of Directors has prepared the endorsement list below to help members who live in Los Angeles County make informed decisions at the ballot box on November 5th. […] Read More
(April 26, 2024) California Attorney General Rob Bonta, on Wednesday April 24, 2024, announced the filing of charges against Diana Teran, former LASD, OIG and Public Defender’s Office employee, and […] Read More
PPOA is proud to announce that your association will issue a reimbursement up to $200 for full members who attend the upcoming 2024 California Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony in Sacramento. […] Read More
PPOA is represented by more than 100 delegates at work locations around the County. The role of the delegate is crucial in facilitating effective communication between the union’s board, staff and membership. Topics ranging from contract negotiations to legislation to lawsuits are discussed at quarterly dinner meetings.
The program offers reimbursements to active, full dues-paying members of this Association who use Uber or Lyft.
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The California Department of Justice crime statistics for 2023 were released this… Read More
A member of the Mexican Mafia who was sentenced to death in 1981 for the killing… Read More
Photos from Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assoc. - PPOA's post
Photos from Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assoc. - PPOA's post
We were deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Sheriff Security Assistant Antonio Cruz Jr. (EOW: 12/9/24). PPOA extends sincere condolences to the Cruz family and ask that you keep them in your prayers at this difficult time.
We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following PPOA members who passed in October 2024:
Retired LT. Vienna Wilson — 10/1/24
LASD 1975-2012
Promoted from Custody Assistant to DST in 1988
Was married to the late Sergeant Brian Wilson (EOW: 2007)
Last assignment: Pitchess Detention Center
Retired SGT. Joseph Acevedo — 10/5/24
LASD 1986-2020
Academy class #234
Last assignment: Emergency Operations Bureau
Retired SGT. Samuel Patrick — 10/6/24
LASD 1966-1991
Academy class #116
US Marine Corps veteran
Retired SGT. Clay Landenberger – 10/15/24
LASD 1958-1994
Academy class #71
Last assignment: Transportation Bureau
US Army veteran
Retired SGT. Rufus Horne III – 10/26/24
LASD 1955-1983
Last assignment: Lakewood Station
US Navy Reserves Veteran
PPOA looks forward to working collaboratively with District Attorney Nathan Hochman!
Congrats and best of luck in the academy!
PPOA Board Member Joe Walker: Full-time LASD Crime Analyst/Part-time Local Crime Historian!
Joe Walker, a crime analyst for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was the main guest at the San Marino Historical Society's speaker series event on Oct. 28 at the
Sheriff’s Crime Analyst Takes Deep Dive Into San Marino History
Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, who campaigned on restoring public safety in L.A. County defeated Dist. Atty. George Gascón by a wide margin.
Nathan Hochman wins race for Los Angeles County D.A., beating George Gascón
Photos from Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assoc. - PPOA's post
We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the following PPOA members who passed in August/September 2024:
Ret. Captain Raymond Gott — 8/5/24
LASD 1962-1995
Academy class #96
Last assignment: TST
US Navy veteran
Law Enforcement Technician Rafael Ortiz — 8/5/24
Began career with LA County Police in 1990
Assigned to County Services Bureau at time of passing
US Army veteran
Ret. Deputy William Allen — 8/9/24
LASD 1953-1985
Last assignment: Vice
US Navy veteran
Ret. Court Services Specialist Linda Benson — 8/21/24
Began career with LA County Marshal’s Department in 1982
LASD ret. 2007
Former PPOA delegate
Last assignment: Torrance Courthouse
Spouse of retired LASD Sergeant Mike Torres
Ret. Captain Kenneth Johnson Jr. — 8/21/24
LASD 1970-2004
Academy class #145
Last assignment: Sheriff’s Headquarters
US Army veteran
Ret. Investigator Dennis J. Duarte — 8/29/24
Began LASD career in 1971 with Academy class #150
Retired from LA County District Attorney’s Office in 2002
US Army veteran
Ret. Lieutenant James Walgren — 9/5/24
LASD 1959-1988
Last assignment: Wayside Ranch Facility
US Air National Guard veteran
Ret. Member John Plavala — 9/13/24
LASD 1970-1978
Ret. Deputy Gary Spallino — 9/16/24
LASD 1966-1990
Academy class #113
Last assignment: Court Services West
US Air Force veteran
Ret. Chief Frederick Gustin — 9/16/24
LASD 1952-1980
Last assignment: Administration
US Navy veteran
Ret. Detective John W. Sullivan Jr. — 9/20/24
LASD 1971-1988
Academy class #133
Last assignment: Organized Crime Unit
US Air Force veteran
Ret. Sergeant Paul Bayer — 9/25/24
LASD 1962-1992
Academy class #81
Last assignment: Industry Station
US Air Force Reserves veteran
EOW: Aug 26, 2024
Shortly after 11:30pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the San Diego Police Department witnessed a vehicle traveling at an excessively high rate of speed on surface streets and initiated a traffic... Read More
EOW: Jul 11, 2024
At approximately 10:31am on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Vacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen was conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive when he was struck... Read More
EOW: Apr 20, 2024
On October 10, 2023, Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was training with a fellow deputy inside the mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention... Read More
EOW: Dec 29, 2023
Long before Officer Tuan Le became a peace officer, he exhibited a kind and generous spirit. Born in Vietnam, Le moved to Oakland when he was a child. At Tuan’s memorial service, his cousin, Jennifer... Read More
EOW: Sep 16, 2023
Growing up, Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was the type of kid other parents wished they could call their own. He was selfless, he always wore an infectious smile, and he wanted to serve his community. He... Read More
EOW: Jan 31, 2023
Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. grew up in Reedley, California as a proud son to farmworkers who dreamed of becoming a police officer. He took the initiative to pursue his education. Gonzalo served as a... Read More
EOW: Jan 13, 2023
Deputy Darnell Calhoun was a committed and dedicated peace officer. He was a committed and dedicated family man – a husband, father, son, and brother. His loved ones say he was “an inspiration.”... Read More
EOW: Dec 29, 2022
On the afternoon of Thursday, December 29, 2022, shortly before 2:00pm, Deputy Isaiah Cordero with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3900 block of Golden... Read More
EOW: Jun 14, 2022
At approximately 4:45pm on June 14, 2022, two officers from the El Monte Police Department responded to a call for a welfare check and possible stabbing at the Siesta Inn in the city of El Monte. Authorities... Read More
EOW: Jun 14, 2022
At approximately 4:45pm on June 14, 2022, two officers from the El Monte Police Department responded to a call for a welfare check and possible stabbing at the Siesta Inn in the city of El Monte. Authorities... Read More
EOW: May 29, 2022
Officer Houston Tipping of the Los Angeles Police Department was working as a bike instructor, participating in a defensive tactics scenario with another officer at the Elysian Park Police Academy, when... Read More
EOW: Feb 25, 2022
At approximately10:41pm, on Friday, February 25, 2022, Salinas Police Officer Jorge David Alvarado conducted a traffic stop in the area of Market and Griffin Streets. During the stop, a subject opened... Read More
EOW: Feb 24, 2022
Correctional Lieutenant Steve Taylor died as a result of contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside. Correctional Lieutenant Taylor was a 27-year veteran of... Read More
EOW: Feb 19, 2022
At approximately 6:30pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022, Huntington Beach PD’s helicopter “HB1” was responding to a disturbance call in Newport Beach when it crashed into the waters off the southeast... Read More
EOW: Jan 21, 2022
On the morning of January 21, 2022, at 0514 hours, the California Highway Patrol received a call of a wrong-way driver on Highway 99 near 47th Avenue in Sacramento. The calls indicated the driver was traveling... Read More
EOW: Nov 18, 2021
Armando Cantu, known fondly as Mando and Junior to close friends and family, was born in San Diego, California, before moving to Texas as a child. As everyone who knew him would attest, his Texas pride... Read More
EOW: Aug 26, 2021
At approximately 4:35am on Sunday, August 22, 2021, Galt Police Officers Harminder Grewal and Kapri Herrera were traveling northbound on Highway 99 on their way to assist with the Caldor Fire in El Dorado... Read More
EOW: Jul 25, 2021
On the afternoon of Sunday, July 25th, at approximately 1:00pm, Deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting an armed man, the subject of a restraining order, was... Read More
EOW: May 31, 2021
On the afternoon of Monday, May 31, 2021, the Memorial Day holiday, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies were conducting extra patrol for off-highway vehicle violations in the desert area north of... Read More
EOW: May 11, 2021
At approximately 9:45am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Stockton Police Officer Jimmy Inn responded to a disturbance call in the 4400 block of La Cresta Way. The caller reported hearing screaming, saw a... Read More