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  • About PPOA

    About PPOA

    Established in 1951, PPOA is committed to advancing and protecting the rights of its members in the Sherif’s Department, District Attorney’s Office and Coroner’s Office as well as the greater law enforcement community. Read More


  • Star & Shield Foundation

    Star & Shield Foundation

    Since 2001, the Star & Shield Foundation has proudly raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support worthy organization and causes, members in need and, most importantly, the families of fallen officers. Read More


  • Benefits of Membership

    Benefits of Membership

    PPOA offers an array of benefits that go beyond the workplace. Members enjoy group discounts, access to exclusive programs and events, Star & Shield magazine and more. Read More


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    Members save up to 35 percent off retail prices for LASD uniforms, clothing and equipment purchased through our online store. Read More


PPOA News Spotlight

OIG ‘Gang Tattoo’ Investigative Interviews

OIG ‘Gang Tattoo’ Investigative Interviews

On June 6, 2023, PPOA confirmed that based upon PPOA’s objections — click here to read the letter sent May 24th to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) — and the recent […] Read More

Update re: Captain Selection Process

Update re: Captain Selection Process

UPDATE RE: LASD CAPTAIN SELECTION PROCESS — SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED (May 30, 2023) As you may recall, PPOA filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge last week regarding the Captain selection […] Read More

Annual Heroes Ride Put on Hold for 2023

Annual Heroes Ride Put on Hold for 2023

For nearly a decade, the much-anticipated, escorted ride through Los Angeles brought together hundreds of motorcyclists and supporters each year to honor fallen officers and military veterans. Unfortunately, the event has […] Read More

OIG ‘Gang Tattoo’...
Update re: Captain Selection...
Annual Heroes Ride Put...

Star & Shield Magazine

May 2023

May 2023

  • Bidding Adieu to Two Dedicated Law Enforcement Labor Advocates
  • Dispatchers Are the First, First Responders
  • Staffing and Overtime Concerns Loom Large
  • New Class to Provide Relief for Sheriff’s Security Officers
  • Active Union Board and Membership Are Essential to Face New Era of Law Enforcement
  • Hundreds Enjoy Another Successful Retiree Roundup

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What is a PPOA Delegate?

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.

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PPOA President

May 2023

Bidding Adieu to Two Dedicated Law Enforcement Labor Advocates

I want to congratulate PPOA Labor Representative Teresa O’Neil on her retirement after 26-plus years of distinguished service at PPOA. Teresa began her career in 1996 working as administrative staff. She quickly learned the ropes and was appointed to the Executive Administrative Assistant position, ultimately earning her way to becoming the Intake Representative and then the Labor Representative for the past 10 years. Read More

PPOA President Nancy Escobedo

Public Safety News

West Hollywood Council Votes to Hire More LASD Positions After High-Profile Crimes

West Hollywood Council Votes to Hire More LASD Positions After High-Profile Crimes

May 16, 2023

Click here to watch the ABC7 news video: https://abc7.com/west-hollywood-city-council-safety-crime/13254492/… Read More

COC Meeting re: LASD Budget Priorities

COC Meeting re: LASD Budget Priorities

February 22, 2023

On Thursday, March 2, the Civilian Oversight Commission for the LA County… Read More

LASD Sergeant Saves Man from Choking

LASD Sergeant Saves Man from Choking

December 13, 2022

12/13/22 – NBC Los Angeles A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department… Read More

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We are heartbroken to learn of the line-of-duty death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Harris. PPOA extends heartfelt condolences to his wife, family and all of our...

 

We are truly saddened to learn another California LEO has been killed in the line of duty. Selma PD Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. was fatally shot yesterday while responding to...

 

Hearts are heavy for the LASD family following the death of Detective Steven Lim in an auto accident while driving home from work last night. The 26-yr veteran is survived by his...

 

Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://t.co/EbJsQyNU6j

 

We are heartbroken to learn of the line-of-duty death of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Darnell Calhoun. The 30-year old deputy is survived by his pregnant wife. PPOA expresses...

 

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We are truly sorry to learn of the tragic line-of-duty death of a deputy in Riverside County today. PPOA extends heartfelt condolences to everyone at the Riverside County Sheriff's...

 

We are forever grateful for the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. https://t.co/mWZy9C9yOO

 

Fallen Officers Tribute

Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

Selma Police Department
Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

EOW: Jan 31, 2023

At approximately 11:45am on January 31, 2023, Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr., with the Selma Police Department, was patrolling the 2600 block of Pine Street when he was flagged down by a homeowner regarding... Read More

Deputy Darnell Calhoun

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Office
Deputy Darnell Calhoun

EOW: Jan 13, 2023

At approximately 4:30pm on January 13, 2023, Deputies from the Riverside Co. Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service in the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane, just east of Grand Avenue, in the unincorporated... Read More

Deputy Isaiah Cordero

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Office
Deputy Isaiah Cordero

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

Officer Joseph Santana

El Monte Police Department
Officer Joseph Santana

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

Sergeant Michael Paredes

El Monte Police Department
Sergeant Michael Paredes

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

Officer Houston Ryan Tipping

Los Angeles Police Department
Officer Houston Ryan Tipping

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

Officer Jorge David Alvarado

Salinas Police Department
Officer Jorge David Alvarado

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

Correctional Lieutenant Steve M. Taylor

Riverside Co. Sheriff’s Office

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

Officer Nicholas Vella

Huntington Beach Police Department
Officer Nicholas Vella

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

Officer Tyler Ryan Lenehan

Elk Grove Police Department
Officer Tyler Ryan Lenehan

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

Detective Armando Cantu

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Detective Armando Cantu

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

Officer Harminder Grewal

Galt Police Department
Officer Harminder Grewal

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

Deputy Phillip Campas

Kern County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Phillip Campas

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

Sergeant Dominic Vaca

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Sergeant Dominic Vaca

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

Officer Jimmy Inn

Stockton Police Department
Officer Jimmy Inn

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

Detective Luca Benedetti

San Luis Obispo Police Department
Detective Luca Benedetti

EOW: May 10, 2021

Luca Benedetti was born in San Francisco to Italian immigrant parents and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. He graduated from Burlingame High School in 2002.  In school he excelled at math, which... Read More

Officer Michael Edward Wall

Los Angeles Co. Probation Department
Officer Michael Edward Wall

EOW: Apr 30, 2021

On the afternoon of April 30, 2021, two detained youth assaulted a third youth at the Central Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles. Officer Michael Edward Hall physically restrained one youth, stopping the assault... Read More

Officer Jose Anzora

Los Angeles Police Department
Officer Jose Anzora

EOW: Mar 03, 2021

On the evening of February 26, 2021, Officer Jose Anzora of the Los Angeles Police Department was struck by a car while directing traffic on foot at the scene of vehicle collision near Martin Luther King... Read More

Deputy Thomas J. Albanese

Los Angeles Co. Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Thomas J. Albanese

EOW: Feb 25, 2021

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Deputy Thomas J. Albanese of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was on patrol on his department motorcycle traveling northbound on Paramount Blvd.,... Read More

Sergeant Richard P. Brown

Fresno Police Department
Sergeant Richard P. Brown

EOW: Feb 17, 2021

On February 17, 2021, Sergeant Richard P. Brown passed away from complications related to the COVID-19 virus. Sergeant Brown was a 28-year veteran of the Fresno Police Department and served many different... Read More

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