Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association

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PPOA Board Election Results

An official ballot count conducted this morning (11/21/22) confirmed the following: PPOA members who are LASD Sergeants & Lieutenants in Unit 612 have re-elected Sergeant Tony Romo and elected Lieutenant Jose Salgado to serve […] Read More

Cancer Presumption Strengthened for Peace Officers in California

by Robert Sherwin, Esq Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee 10/4/22 — Governor Newsom recently signed into law legislation which significantly strengthens the cancer presumption for peace officers. As […] Read More

Agreement Reached on New Fringe Benefits Contract

On September 2, 2022, the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) reached an agreement with LA County executives on a new Fringe Benefits contract. This successor fringe contract, worth more than […] Read More

BOS Vaccination Mandates

At the LA County Board of Supervisors’ (BOS) meeting on Tuesday (8/10/21), two items related to COVID-19 vaccination mandates were on the agenda. The first was the Executive Order mandating […] Read More

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Star & Shield Magazine

November 2022

Honoring the Legacies and Leadership of Two Recently Fallen PPOA Members
Looking Ahead to 2023
A Complicated Knot to Unwind for Custody Assistants, the Sheriff’s Department and PPOA

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Steer Clear Holiday Rides for PPOA Members

PPOA wants to ensure that all members make it home safely while celebrating and socializing during the holidays. The PPOA "Steer Clear" program offers reimbursements to members of this association who use Uber or Lyft between 11/24/22 and 1/1/23. Reimbursement is limited to one round-trip or two one-way trips not exceeding 30 miles total. Valid for UberX. Tips not included. Offer limited to active, full-dues paying PPOA members.

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November 2022

Honoring the Legacies and Leadership of Two Recently Fallen PPOA Members

PPOA was saddened to learn of last month’s passing of retired LASD Executive Officer/former PPOA Board Director Raymond “Ray” Leyva and longtime PPOA member Captain Eduardo “Eddie” Hernandez. Ray Leyva began his career as a Reserve Officer with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1975. Read More

Fantastic Turnout for PPOA BBQ; Dismal Turnout for LACERA Election

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Steer Clear Holiday Rides for PPOA Members

November 10, 2022

Nov. 24, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023 PPOA wants to ensure that all members make it… Read More

Cancer Presumption Strengthened for Peace Officers in California

November 4, 2022

by Robert Sherwin, Esq Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee 10/4/22… Read More

ADDA Statement re: Gascón Appealing Ruling that Voided His Directive Against 3-Strikes Allegations

July 19, 2022

A must read from our friends at the Association of Deputy District Attorneys: … Read More

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We extend our sincere condolences to the following PPOA members who passed in late July, August and September 2022.

Ret. Chief Raymond Holt – 7/28/22
LASD ret. 1976
US Navy veteran

Ret. SGT Raymond Grey – 8/23/22
LASD ret. 1982
US Marine Corps veteran

Ret. SGT John Spiller – 8/26/22
LASD ret. 1988
US Air Force veteran

Ret. SGT Raymond Marlett – 9/15/22
LASD ret. 1996
US Air Force veteran

Ret. LT Robert Capps — 9/17/22
Marshal's Dept ret. 1989

Ret. LT Arnulfo Verdugo – 9/21/22
LASD ret. 1988
US Navy veteran

Ret. Sergeant Ervin Forsstrom Jr. – 9/28/22
LASD ret. 1991
US Army veteran
Happy Halloween from PPOA... Special thanks to our members sacrificing time with their families tonight in order to keep our communities safe.
Six years ago today, Sergeant Al Lopez died in the line of duty. His passing was a heart-wrenching loss for his unit, his department, and most importantly, his family, including his wife and their two adult children. Please keep the Lopez family in your thoughts and prayers.
Ray Leyva's passing is a heartbreaking loss for so many who worked with him and benefited from his friendship and leadership. In addition to a 35-year career with the Sheriff's Department, Leyva served as Interim Chief of the LA County Probation Department, National President of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, Chairman of the POPA Federal Credit Union Board of Directors, Board Member for the LA County Professional Peace Officers Association and more. We are forever grateful for his lifelong commitment to public service.
Join this very worthy opportunity to raise funds for academic scholarships to be awarded by the Anthony Thompson Foundation (EOW: 10/19/17)

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We extend sincere condolences to the loved ones of the following PPOA members who passed in July 2022:

Ret. CAPT Carl Seltzer – 7/3/22
LASD ret. 1979
Academy class 34

Ret. LT Patrick Connolly – 7/7/22
LASD ret. 1978
Academy class 90
US Marine Corps veteran

Ret. SGT Edward Honeywell – 7/10/22
LASD ret. 1988
Academy class 128

Ret. SGT Victor Salcido – 7/14/22
LASD ret. 2010
Academy class 145

Ret. SGT John Casey – 7/18/22
LASD ret. 1983
Academy class 47

Ret. LT John Rogers – 7/18/22
LASD ret. 2002 (formerly with Marshal’s Department)
US Navy veteran

Ret. SGT Kit Armstrong – 7/19/22
LASD ret. 2018
US Air Force veteran
Today is a solemn anniversary for the family and friends of fallen Sergeant Steve Owen. The widely-respected 29-year department veteran was killed in the line of duty on October 5, 2016. His death was a staggering loss for the Owen family, the Sheriff’s Department and the communities he served. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers throughout the day.

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

Today marks a solemn anniversary for family & friends of fallen SGT Steve Owen. The widely-respected 29-year LASD veteran was killed in the line of duty on 10/5/16. His death...

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We want to take a moment to acknowledge 8,700 PPOA members on Labor Day, with special thanks to those sacrificing time with their families today in order to keep our communities...

Happy 4th of July from PPOA! We hope everyone enjoys a safe and meaningful Independence Day. https://t.co/CAGwxiDeys

Killing of two El Monte police officers in shooting stuns city: 'They were good men'

The shooting occurred near Central and Garvey avenues in El Monte, authorities said. One suspect was also killed.

We will never forget the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. https://t.co/dHYW4PpDMS

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We are truly grateful to the unseen heroes who work tirelessly around the clock to keep our communities and first responders safe. Thank you for your dedication!

Fallen Officers Tribute

Officer Jorge David Alvarado

Salinas Police Department

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

Officer Nicholas Vella

Huntington Beach Police Department

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

Detective Armando Cantu

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

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

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

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

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

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

EOW: May 10, 2021

At approximately 5:00pm on Monday, May 10, 2021, six SLOPD officers were serving a search warrant for possible stolen property related to a series of recent commercial... Read More

Officer Jose Anzora

Los Angeles Police Department

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

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

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

Deputy Adam Gibson

Sacramento Co. Sheriff's Office

EOW: Jan 18, 2021

At 10:07 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed an occupied vehicle in a parking lot near Arden Way and Avondale Avenue that matched the description of... Read More

Officer Angel DeLaFuente

Fresno Police Department

EOW: Dec 28, 2020

On December 28, 2020, Fresno Police Officer Angel DeLaFuente passed away from complications related to the COVID-19 virus. Officer DeLaFuente was a 20-year veteran of the Fresno Police Department. Throughout... Read More

Officer Andy Ornelas

CHP - Antelope Valley

EOW: Dec 02, 2020

On November 23, 2020, at approximately 7:05 pm, Officer Andy Ornelas of the CHP Antelope Valley Area Office was responding to assist with a traffic collision on SR-14. While on his way to the scene, a... Read More

Officer Julio L. Beltran

Riverside Co. Probation Department

EOW: Nov 14, 2020

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, Deputy Probation Officer II Julio Beltran passed away from complications related to the COVID-19 virus. Officer Beltran was a seven-year veteran of the Riverside County... Read More

Sergeant Harry Cohen

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Department

EOW: Oct 18, 2020

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Sergeant Harry Cohen and his assigned deputies participated in a Quarterly Physical Fitness Qualification (PFQ) at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Special... Read More

Detective Jose Cruz Mora

Fresno County Sheriff's Office

EOW: Sep 07, 2020

Detective Jose Cruz Mora of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office passed away on September 7, 2020 after contracting the COVID-19 virus. Immediately prior to his death, Detective Mora had been working... Read More

Officer Valentin Martinez

Los Angeles Police Department

EOW: Jul 24, 2020

Born in San Luis de Custique in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, Val Martinez was an energetic child who loved playing with marbles, toy cars, and wooden tops. His mother immigrated to the United States... Read More

Sergeant Damon Christopher Gutzwiller

Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Office

EOW: Jun 06, 2020

At approximately 1:30pm on Saturday, June 6, 2020, the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a suspicious van in a turnout near Jamison Creek Road in Boulder Creek. The caller reported... Read More

Officer Daniel G. Walters

San Diego Police Department

EOW: Apr 23, 2020

On November 12, 2003, while on patrol, Officer Dan Walters and his partner stopped to cover another officer on a traffic stop involving a violent domestic disturbance in progress in Southeastern Division... Read More