PPOA Files Suit Against LASD to Protect Contract
September 19, 2019In late May of 2019, PPOA was notified by the Chief Executive Office (CEO) of the… Read More
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
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PPOA News Spotlight
PPOA Files Suit Against LASD to Protect Contract
In late May of 2019, PPOA was notified by the Chief Executive Office (CEO) of the Department’s intention to revise the job specifications of Sergeant and Lieutenant, thus eliminating the Dual Track promotional process in the future. Read More
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We want all PPOA members to stay informed and stay connected. If you don’t receive the PPOA “Week in Review” email every Saturday morning, please send your name, employee number and personal email address to info@ppoa.com. Read More
END OF WATCH: July/August 2019
We extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the following PPOA members who passed in July and August: Deputy Robert Aldrete / EOW: Aug. 30 Sergeant Ernie Barbosa / EOW: Aug. 9 Retired Sergeant Joe Mileham / EOW: Aug. 8 Custody Assistant Steven Contreras / EOW: Aug. 4 Retired Deputy Hallet Sullivan / EOW: Aug. 3 Retired Deputy Deputy Lillian Faralla / EOW: July 26 […] Read More
VICTORY: Sheriff’s Lieutenant Re-Elected to LACERA Boards
September 3, 2019 — PPOA is extremely pleased to report that Lieutenant Shawn Kehoe has been successfully re-elected to both the LACERA Board of Retirement and Board of Investments. We are thankful to every PPOA member who took the time to vote and to Lieutenant Kehoe for his commitment to protecting our pensions and healthcare. We […] Read More
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Star & Shield Magazine
President’s Message
September 2019
Retirement — Oh, the Thoughts!
After watching many of my friends and co-workers leave over the years as part of the annual March exodus, and as I reached the 30-year mark in my own career, it was only natural to start asking the following questions: When should I retire? When do I marry? Read More
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September 4, 2019We want all PPOA members to stay informed and stay connected. If you don’t… Read More
END OF WATCH: July/August 2019
September 4, 2019We extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the… Read More
Harold A. Reis Jr. — END OF WATCH: Sep 23, 1958
On this date in 1958, Deputy Harold A. Reis Jr. was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was broadsided while responding to a call. Deputy Reis was a PPOA member with two years of service to the county. PPOA salutes Harold A. Reis Jr. for his service and sacrifice and we ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers on this end-of-watch anniversary date.
Lieutenant Donald J. Gillis — END OF WATCH: Sep 20, 1958
On this date in 1958, Lieutenant Donald J. Gillis was camping with his wife in the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area when he was fatally shot while attempting to disarm a drunk and disorderly man. Lieutenant Gillis was a PPOA member with 20 years of service to the county. PPOA salutes Donald J. Gillis for his service and sacrifice and we ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers on this end-of-watch anniversary date.
PPOA delegates meeting in progress. Thankful for committed union members willing to help PPOA move forward.
Pig carcasses, lipstick and lots of dirt: L.A. coroner’s office teaches investigators more about finding murdered bodies
Instructors with the the L.A. coroner’s office have been teaching the Skeleton Recovery Workshop for the last 15 or so years, drawing students from local and state agencies – and beyond.
PPOA's Annual Retiree Report has hit mailboxes. If you're retired or thinking about retiring soon or just fantasizing about retirement in the distant future, check out this issue! It's full of good info, including: HR-218 qualification, new ammo law consequences, eye-opening retirement stats, internet privacy for law enforcement, DMV confidentiality and more.
The weather is cooling and that means the Halloween deals are heating up! PPOA members are eligible for discount tickets for Knott's Scary Farm, Universal Studios Halloween Haunt and Magic Mountain Fright Fest. See PPOA.COM for dates and details.
PPOA Halloween Discounts
The Los Angeles Rams are offering exclusive discounts to their Police Appreciation game on October 13th and will donate a portion of the proceeds to the California Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation. Come cheer on the reigning NFC champs while supporting a noble cause.
Info: www.therams.com/policeappreciation
New Law Prohibits Retired California Cop From Buying Ammo in Home State - Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
I am an honorably retired California cop, with 30 years of service credit, who relocated to Texas nearly seven years ago. Now, due to a new law, I cannot buy ammunition in my home state. This is no joke — allow me to explain my findings.
Officer fired after graduating academy due to 6-year-old Facebook posts - Law Officer
A Tulsa Police officer who just graduated from the academy a month ago is out of a job because of questionable posts on Facebook.
LASD Sergeant Ottawa Cureton recently visited PPOA to discuss the foundation she established in memory of her son, fallen Custody Assistant Anthony Thompson (EOW: 11/19/17). The non-profit Officer Anthony Thompson Scholarship Foundation is on a mission to empower youth and support students in high schools throughout Southern California. A fundraising BBQ will take place on Wednesday, September 25th at Twin Towers to raise support for the Foundation. PPOA will proudly take part and we encourage members to join us in support. Food will be served from 9AM to 4PM or until supplies run out.
Thank you @GarySiniseFound for helping to restore faith in humanity. So grateful for your commitment to those who s… https://t.co/gC8vTiCCyh
We salute you! #NationalPoliceWomanDay https://t.co/6sXRntjUUo
We pay tribute to those who perished, those who served, and stand firmly with those who carry on. #September11 https://t.co/mvVqwHkXLj
Thankful for SGT Pogodayev’s service to the county and to the nation. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/zqYovoCkug
PPOA members: Join us this Wednesday for our annual BBQ. Free, freshly grilled fun @ the academy! https://t.co/gny33zYm4g
The repulsive new reality for SoCal law enforcement. https://t.co/IZZOnIzLaH
RT @ChpRiverside: We want to thank everyone for their outpouring support, thoughts and prayers.
A memorial fund has been set up through th…
15 years ago today. Respected and loved by so many. Rest in peace, Captain Sparkes. #LODD #honor #service #sacrifice https://t.co/0pfApavYXy
https://t.co/DzV89X7I1P @LASDHQ There’s another bear that goes everywhere!
San Dimas Station is hosting BBQ fundraiser on Wed, Aug 14 to support widow & 14-yr old daughter of fallen #LASD C.… https://t.co/Rjv9LQPkDG
Fallen Officers Tribute
Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cammon
Orange County Sheriff's Department (CA)
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K9 Ozzy
Long Beach Police Department (CA)
K9 Ozzy died of heat exhaustion after being inadvertently left in his handler's department vehicle.K9 Ozzy had served with the Long Beach Police Department for five years. Read More
Officer Andre Maurice Moye Jr
California Highway Patrol (CA)
Officer Andre Moye was shot and killed after conducting a traffic stop near the junction of I-215 and Eastridge Avenue in Riverside.As Officer Moye completed paperwork to impound the vehicle... Read More
Police Officer Juan Jose Diaz
Los Angeles Police Department (CA)
Police Officer Juan Diaz was shot and killed shortly after midnight in the area of Avenue 26 and Humboldt Street after taking law enforcement action when he observed several men... Read More
K9 Windy
Riverside County Sheriff's Department (CA)
K9 Windy died after contracting Valley Fever while handling a tracking call in a desert area of Riverside County in May 2019.She ingested Valley Fever fungal spores during a track... Read More
Police Officer Tara Christina Osullivan
Sacramento Police Department (CA)
Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan was shot and killed at the scene of a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Redwood Avenue at 6:10 pm.She was standing in the yard... Read More
Police Officer Esmeralda Ponce Ramirez
Los Angeles Police Department (CA)
Police Officer Esmeralda Ramirez succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash in 2015.She passed away after experiencing complications as a result of required surgery related to her injuries.Officer... Read More
Sergeant Steven Lawrence Licon
California Highway Patrol (CA)
Sergeant Steve Licon was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on I-15, between Lake Street and Nichols Road, in Lake Elsinore at 4:26 pm.He had... Read More
Police Officer Natalie Becky Corona
Davis Police Department (CA)
Police Officer Natalie Corona was shot and killed after responding to a report of a three-car vehicle crash near the intersection of 5th and D streets.As Officer Corona was conducting... Read More
Corporal Ronil Singh
Newman Police Department (CA)
Corporal Ronil Singh was shot and killed while conducting a vehicle stop at the intersection of Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue shortly before 1:00 am.Approximately three minutes after initiating... Read More
K9 Bane
Tulare Police Department (CA)
K9 Bane was shot and killed near the intersection of Tulare Avenue and Palm Street while attempting to apprehend a suspect following a vehicle pursuit.The pursuit began after another officer... Read More
Deputy Sheriff Tony Hinostroza Iii
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department (CA)
Deputy Sheriff Tony Hinostroza was killed in a vehicle crash as he responded to assist other deputies who were involved in a vehicle pursuit in Riverbank.The pursuit started after deputies... Read More
K9 Bandit
Sutter County Sheriff's Office (CA)
K9 Bandit was shot and killed while attempting an apprehension of a double murder suspect in Butte County.Officers had been alerted to a suspicious vehicle in the Camp Fire evacuation... Read More
Police Officer Toshio Hirai
Gardena Police Department (CA)
Police Officer Toshio Hirai succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash the previous day.His police motorcycle was struck by a car at the intersection of Western Avenue and 238th... Read More
Sergeant Ronald Lee Helus
Ventura County Sheriff's Office (CA)
Sergeant Ron Helus was shot and killed after responding to an active shooter at a bar at 99 Rolling Oaks Drive in Thousand Oaks.When he arrived, Sergeant Helus heard gunfire... Read More
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
