Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
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
The Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA) is seeking a full-time, experienced Labor Representative. Annual salary range: $103,688 – $126,034 The Labor Representative provides professional-level representation […] Read More
PPOA WINS UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGE AGAINST THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES December 2022 The County of Los Angeles Employee Relations Commission (ERCOM) ruled that, “The Respondent (County) violated Sections […] Read More
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
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.
Like many of you, I was horrified when I learned of the tragic death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Isaiah Cordero. On December 29, 2022, the 32-year-old approached a vehicle he had stopped when the driver pulled out a gun and opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Cordero. Read More
12/13/22 – NBC Los Angeles A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department… Read More
Nov. 24, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023 PPOA wants to ensure that all members make it… Read More
by Robert Sherwin, Esq Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee 10/4/22… Read More
We extend our sincere condolences to the friends and loved ones of the following PPOA members who passed in December 2022:
Ret. SGT Robert Taliento — 12/2/22
LASD ret. 2021
Academy class 263
Ret. LT Reginald Lawson — 12/4/22
LASD ret. 1994
Academy class 92
US Army veteran
Ret. SGT Lee Moore Jr. — 12/10/22
LASD ret. 1987
Academy class 90
Ret. SGT Michael Willoughby — 12/11/22
LASD ret. 2016
Academy class 234
US Marine Corps veteran
Law Enforcement Technician Allan Melendez — 12/11/22
Active member assigned to Facility Services Bureau
Ret. LT Robert Martinez — 12/20/22
LASD ret. 1993
Academy class 89
Ret. SGT William Monroe – 12/29/22
LASD ret. 1994
Academy class 86
Tragic news from up north: Selma Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco was fatally shot yesterday while responding to a call of a suspicious person on private property. The suspect was later spotted by a Fresno County Sheriff's deputy and taken into custody. Officer Carrasco was only 24 years old and a two-year veteran with Selma PD. He is the second peace officer in California to die in the line of duty in 2023. PPOA extends sincere condolences to the Carrasco family and all of our brothers and sisters with the Selma Police Department.
We were sincerely saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Forensic Identification Specialist II/PPOA Member Ralph Chapman on January 17, 2023. The well-respected 22-year law enforcement veteran began his career with the Pasadena PD before joining the LASD Scientific Services Bureau in 2021. He is survived by his wife, 18-year old son and 15-year old daughter. PPOA expresses heartfelt condolences to the Chapman family at this very difficult time.
Help save lives on and off the job by participating in the Battle of the Badges blood drive tomorrow (Thurs, Jan 19) at the Hall of Justice. Blood donors will receive a Battle of the Badges t-shirt, pan dulce to snack on, and be automatically entered to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl in Arizona. Visit https://redcrossblood.org and enter code "HallofJustice" to make an appointment.
Hearts are very heavy for the LASD family following the death of Detective Steven Lim in an auto accident late last night. The crash occurred in Torrance when Detective Lim suffered a medical emergency while driving home after his shift. The 26-year department veteran was assigned to the Special Victims Bureau and is survived by his wife and five children.
We express our heartfelt condolences to the Lim family at this extremely difficult time.
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are heartbroken to learn of the line-of-duty death of Riverside County Deputy Darnell Calhoun. The 30-year old deputy was responding to a domestic violence call in Lake Elsinore when he sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect was then shot by a second deputy and is now reported to be in critical condition. Deputy Calhoun joined the Riverside County Sheriff's Office in 2022 after serving two years with the San Diego Police Department. He is survived by his pregnant wife.
PPOA expresses sincere condolences to the Calhoun family and all of our brothers and sisters with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and the Riverside Sheriffs' Association.
We salute you! #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay
We will never forget Deputy Cordero’s service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace, sir.
Hearts are very heavy in the law enforcement community following the fatal shooting of a Riverside County deputy earlier today. Initial news reports indicate the motor deputy was shot by a suspect during a traffic stop in Jurupa Valley and succumbed to his injuries after being transported to the hospital. The suspect also died following a pursuit that ended with gunfire in Norco.
The identity of the fallen deputy has not yet been released.
PPOA expresses heartfelt condolences to the deputy's family and everyone at the Riverside County Sheriff's Department and Riverside Sheriffs' Association.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
