PPOA Forms Own Recruitment and Retention Task Force to Address LASD Hiring Concerns
September 27, 2018For many years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has struggled with… Read More
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LA County Sheriff Candidate Interviews
Click here to watch candidate interview (part 1) with Sheriff Jim McDonnell Topics include: accomplishments, recruitment task force, CA/SSO promotions, department executives, Brady list, CCW Click here to watch candidate interview (part 2) with Sheriff Jim McDonnell Topics include: experience, discipline, body cameras, civilian oversight, budget, recruitment, morale, AB 931 Click here to watch candidate interview (part […] Read More
LASD Debate
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President’s Message
September 2018
Feeling Old Is a State of Mind
I have spoken to many retirees who tell me that I will know when it is time to retire. I will feel it in my gut, they say. Well, I thought I felt it in my gut a few weeks ago, but it turned out it was just the 30 pounds of excess weight I was carrying. Funny, I also seem to feel it in my back, knees, shoulders and feet as well! What I am actually feeling is the aches and pains of getting older. I am not yet retired, but I am definitely feeling my health is not where it should be. Read More
LASD Custody Assignment Policy Revision
September 24, 2018Today, PPOA received word that the department has officially reduced the five-year… Read More
PPOA Endorses Sheriff Jim McDonnell
September 13, 2018The L.A. County Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA) announced today that… Read More
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Florida cops found a stolen Krispy Kreme van. And they got to keep what was inside
Clearwater FL police recovered a stolen Krispy Kreme delivery van filled with dozens of doughnuts on Tuesday.
PPOA proudly welcomed 37 new #LASD Custody Assistants to this association, today.
LA's experienced, proven female leaders endorse Jim McDonnell for LA County Sheriff. East Los Angeles Women's Center Women's March LA Foundation #losangeles #lasheriff #jimMcDonnell #alexvillanueva
LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Endorses Sheriff Jim McDonnell
LA's experienced, proven female leaders endorse Jim McDonnell for LA County Sheriff. East Los Angeles Women's Center Women's March LA Foundation #losangeles #lasheriff #jimMcDonnell #alexvillanueva
District Attorney Jackie Lacey Endorses Sheriff Jim McDonnell
In Memoriam: Former Undersheriff THEODORE H. VON MINDEN
If you need some fire in your belly, head to the Jack Bones Equestrian Center this Saturday. Each of the 28 entrants will supply 20 gallons of chili for attendees to taste. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics Southern California.
‘Fun in the Sun’ chili cook-off set for Saturday
The 13th annual “Fun in the Sun” chili cook-off is scheduled Saturday at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center in Castaic. Put on by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the event raises money for the Special
L.A. County PPOA added 15 new photos.
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Star & Shield Foundation 6th Annual OKTOBERFEST!
L.A. County PPOA added 27 new photos — at LASD Eugene Biscailuz Regional Training Center.
Custody Assistant Class 97 Graduation
LA Daily News newspaper endorses Jim McDonnell for sheriff. Read more:
La County Residents United to Re-Elect Sheriff Jim McDonnell 2018 LA County Sheriff's Department Los Angeles County Democratic Party Republican Party of Los Angeles, AD49 Progressive Independent Party #lacountysheriff #jimmcdonnellhttps://www.dailynews.com/2018/10/14/endorsement-re-elect-mcdonnell-for-los-angeles-county-sheriff/
Endorsement: Re-elect McDonnell for Los Angeles County sheriff
When we endorsed Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell in his first run for the office four years ago, it was on the heels of the finally disastrous Lee Baca administration, and McDonnell seemed…
Congrats to Custody Assistant class 97! We’ll post photos from yesterday’s graduation here soon.
Law enforcement is a family, especially on days like this. Thank you @LANLASD for allowing us to join you today. https://t.co/j8dYZQeFXn
Checkout our halloween specials online! https://t.co/xjaiLrVSuE
PPOA endorses Jim McDonnell for LA County Sheriff. 21-member committee analyzed public polling, membership polling,… https://t.co/aWQbVI413H
Happy Labor Day to 9,000+ members of this association. We’re grateful for 67 years of their hard work and determina… https://t.co/OrSTJOrIet
From a small gathering in our parking lot 18 yrs ago to a BBQ for hundreds of members under the big top... join us… https://t.co/LLu0CaR1Vg
Violent attack on #LASD Custody Assistant at Lakewood Station:
An inmate overpowered a C.A., broke her nose, grabbe… https://t.co/08P9P0O5cO
14 years ago today. Respected and loved by so many. Rest in peace, Captain Sparkes. #LODD #honor #service #sacrifice https://t.co/UACYoFBhRR
Congrats to 56 new @LASDHQ sergeants at today’s badge-pinning ceremony! https://t.co/o7NW38cFOo
Can’t wait to see LASD Deputy @DynamiteTaylor1 take care of business in the octagon tomorrow @ UFC 227! https://t.co/9KYU86YHRr
Congrats to #LASD Custody Assistant Class 96! More photos here: https://t.co/84D1qrDN0V https://t.co/3tUEjrsvhk
Fallen Officers Tribute
Deputy Sheriff Mark V Stasyuk
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department (CA)
Deputy Sheriff Mark Stasyuk was shot and killed at approximately 1:50 pm as he and another a deputy responded to a disturbance call at an auto parts store at 10899... Read More
Corrections Officer Armando Gallegos Jr
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CA)
Corrections Officer Armando Gallegos succumbed to injuries sustained at approximately 3:30 pm on April 21st, 2018 when he was attacked by multiple inmates at the Kern Valley State Prison.He and... Read More
Police Officer Oscar Adrian Reyes
Costa Mesa Police Department (CA)
Police Officer Oscar Reyes suffered a fatal heart attack after participating in the Orange County Traffic Officers Association Motor Rodeo at Huntington State Beach.He had participated in several difficult... Read More
Officer Kirk A Griess
California Highway Patrol (CA)
Officer Kirk Griess was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on I-80, near Manuel Campos Parkway, in Solano.Another vehicle entered the area and struck both... Read More
Police Officer Greggory Casillas
Pomona Police Department (CA)
Police Officer Gregg Casillas was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man in the 1400 block of South Palomares Street following a vehicle pursuit.The vehicle fled after... Read More
Deputy Sheriff Steven Belanger
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (CA)
Deputy Sheriff Steve Belanger succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on December 10th, 1994, when he was ambushed while conducting a traffic stop in the 18400 block of La Guardia... Read More
Officer Officer Andrew J. Camilleri, Sr.
California Highway Patrol (CA)
Officer Andrew Camilleri was killed when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on I-880, near Route 92, in Hayward. Read More
K9 Jax
Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (CA)
K9 Jax was stabbed to death while attempting an apprehension at an apartment complex in the 500 block of East Weddell Avenue.Officers had responded to a domestic violence incident in... Read More
Deputy Sheriff Robert French
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department (CA)
Deputy Sheriff Bob French was shot and killed outside of the Ramada Inn in the 2600 block of Auburn Boulevard while conducting an auto theft investigation at approximately 10:30 am. Read More
Deputy Sheriff Robert Rumfelt
Lake County Sheriff's Office (CA)
Deputy Sheriff Rob Rumfelt suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a fight call involving approximately five people in the 900 block of Boggs Lane, in Lakeport, at approximately 8:00 pm. Read More
Deputy Sheriff Jason Garner
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department (CA)
Deputy Sheriff Jason Garner and civilian Community Service Officer Raschel Johnson were killed in a vehicle crash while en route to a previous burglary call at approximately 8:20 am. Read More
Deputy Sheriff Michael Robert Foley
Alameda County Sheriff's Office (CA)
Deputy Sheriff Michael Foley was struck and killed by a prisoner transport bus in the parking lot of the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, California, at approximately 6:00 am. Read More
