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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 Department of Medical Examiner as well as the greater law enforcement community. Read More


  • Support PPOA Members Impacted by Wildfires

    Support PPOA Members Impacted by Wildfires

    Donate to the Star & Shield Foundation today to help provide much-needed relief to affected members and their families during this difficult time. 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


  • Uniform Store

    Uniform Store

    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

Tentative Agreement Reached on Fringe Benefits Contract

Tentative Agreement Reached on Fringe Benefits Contract

After months of meetings, the Coalition of County Unions (CCU), including PPOA and 14 fellow unions, reached a Tentative Agreement today (4/30/25) on a Fringe Benefits Contract with the County […] Read More

Resilience: The Untold Stories of L.A. County First Responders

Resilience: The Untold Stories of L.A. County First Responders

Check out Resilience: The Untold Stories of L.A. County First Responders, a documentary detailing the stories and challenges faced by L.A. County’s first responders during the Eaton and Palisades fires. Read More

PPOA Unit 621 Board Election Results

PPOA Unit 621 Board Election Results

An official board election ballot count was conducted this morning (2/19/25) in the PPOA conference center. The election results confirmed that Custody Assistant Melissa Rodriguez has been elected to serve […] Read More

Support PPOA Members Impacted by Wildfires

Support PPOA Members Impacted by Wildfires

PPOA extends heartfelt thoughts to all who have been affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles County. President Steve Johnson has visited or made contact with a growing number […] Read More

Tentative Agreement Reached...
Resilience: The Untold...
PPOA Unit 621 Board Election...
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Star & Shield Magazine

May/June 2025

May/June 2025

  • In Loving Memory of Art Reddy
  • An Experienced and Trusted Advisor
  • Art Reddy: A True Union Man
  • Art Reddy: Sharp, Spirited and Fiercely Dedicated
  • County Services Bureau Update

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Art Reddy<br>1941-2025

Passing of a PPOA Patriarch

Art Reddy
1941-2025

March 24, 2025: The PPOA family is truly heartbroken to report the unexpected passing of Art Reddy and his wife, Judy, last week. Generations of PPOA members who knew Art likely understand and appreciate what he meant to this Association.

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17th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament

Save the Date!

Monday, June 2, 2025

Friendly Hills Country Club
8500 Villaverde Drive
Whittier, CA 90605

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17th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament

Public Safety News

LA Sheriff’s Deputy T-Boned, Hospitalized

March 4, 2025

Click here for KTLA story about LA Sheriff’s Deputy T-boned, hospitalized:… Read More

Nathan Hochman Wins Race for LA County DA, beating George Gascón

November 6, 2024

LA Times – 11/6/24 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-05/2024-california-election-la-da-race-hochman-gascon-race-election-night… Read More

LA County district attorney race heats up over latest crime statistics

July 10, 2024

The California Department of Justice crime statistics for 2023 were released this… Read More

Upcoming Events

  1. PPOA 17th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament

    June 2
  2. PPOA Board of Directors Meeting

    June 11 at 9:00 am

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  • Photos by Greg Torres/PPOA

    Photos from Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assoc. - PPOA's post

  • Photos from Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assoc. - PPOA's post

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  • PPOA was proud to partner with ALADS in support of our members cycling state to state in memory of fallen brothers and sisters. We were honored to cheer on the dedicated LASD team as they persevered through this most honorable of journeys.
    Photos: Greg Torres/PPOA

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  • Yesterday, PPOA was proud to partner with ALADS and the Los Angeles Police Protective League to sponsor a luncheon for LASD and LAPD personnel and families of fallen officers following their visit to Arlington National Cemetery. This annual tradition is hosted in Patton Hall at Fort Myer.

    Photos from Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assoc. - PPOA's post

  • As we provide support for the LASD team cycling in the Unity Tour today, our thoughts are with the Bracks family. We are forever grateful for Sergeant Bracks’ commitment and dedication.

  • We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following PPOA members who passed in February 2025:

    Ret. LT Glenn Brandon — 2/4/25
    LASD 1985-2019
    Academy class #228
    Last assignment: Palmdale Station

    Ret. DEP Harold “Hal” Richey — 2/4/25
    Began career with LA County Marshal’s Department in 1973
    LASD ret. 2002
    US Air Force veteran

    Ret. DEP James Williams — 2/5/25
    LASD 1973-2003
    Academy class #161
    Last assignment: Technical Services Transportation
    US Army veteran

    Ret. CAPT Morris Seidner — 2/12/25
    Began career with LA County Marshal’s Department in 1966
    LASD ret. 1996
    Last assignment: Court Services East

    Ret. SGT Finn Petersen — 2/15/25
    LASD 1961-1991
    Academy class #87
    Last assignment: West Hollywood Station
    US Army veteran

    Ret. LT James A. Pierson — 2/19/25
    LASD 1965-1996
    Academy class #106
    Last assignment: Lost Hills Station
    US Army veteran

    Ret. DEP IV David Galceran — 2/27/25
    LASD 1961-1991
    Academy class #88
    Last assignment: Walnut Station

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Fallen Officers Tribute

Officer Osmar Rodarte

Marysville Police Department
Officer Osmar Rodarte

EOW: Mar 26, 2025

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a series of over 20 search warrants across Yuba, Sutter, Tehama, and Butte counties as part of a years-long... Read More

Deputy Timothy Corlew

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Office
Deputy Timothy Corlew

EOW: Jan 08, 2025

At approximately 5:30am on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew had just cleared a traffic stop on CA 91. While traveling westbound in the HOV lane east of La Sierra... Read More

Officer Austin Machitar

San Diego Police Department
Officer Austin Machitar

EOW: Aug 26, 2024

Shortly after 11:30pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the San Diego Police Department witnessed a vehicle traveling at an excessively high rate of speed on surface streets and initiated a traffic... Read More

Officer Matthew Bowen

Vacaville Police Department
Officer Matthew Bowen

EOW: Jul 11, 2024

At approximately 10:31am on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Vacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen was conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive when he was struck... Read More

Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Department
Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

EOW: Apr 20, 2024

On October 10, 2023, Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was training with a fellow deputy inside the mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention... Read More

Officer Tuan Le

Oakland Police Department
Officer Tuan Le

EOW: Dec 29, 2023

Long before Officer Tuan Le became a peace officer, he exhibited a kind and generous spirit. Born in Vietnam, Le moved to Oakland when he was a child. At Tuan’s memorial service, his cousin, Jennifer... Read More

Officer Chad E. Swanson

Manhattan Beach Police Department
Officer Chad E. Swanson

EOW: Oct 04, 2023

On October 4, 2023, Officer Chad Swanson of the Manhattan Beach Police Department was killed in a motorcycle crash on the 405 Highway at Del Amo Avenue. At approximately 5:15am, a vehicle struck his department... Read More

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Department
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

EOW: Sep 16, 2023

Growing up, Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was the type of kid other parents wished they could call their own. He was selfless, he always wore an infectious smile, and he wanted to serve his community. He... Read More

Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

Selma Police Department
Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

EOW: Jan 31, 2023

Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr. grew up in Reedley, California as a proud son to farmworkers who dreamed of becoming a police officer. He took the initiative to pursue his education. Gonzalo served as a... Read More

Deputy Darnell Calhoun

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Office
Deputy Darnell Calhoun

EOW: Jan 13, 2023

Deputy Darnell Calhoun was a committed and dedicated peace officer. He was a committed and dedicated family man – a husband, father, son, and brother. His loved ones say he was “an inspiration.”... 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

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Custody Assistant Class #115 Graduation

May 3, 2025

Custody Assistant Class #115 Graduation

LASD Retiree Roundup 2025

April 8, 2025

LASD Retiree Roundup 2025

Roundup Cigar Night hosted by PPOA

April 8, 2025

Roundup Cigar Night hosted by PPOA

Support for First Responders working Palisades Fire

February 12, 2025

Support for First Responders working Palisades Fire

Sheriff Security Officer Class #61 Graduation

December 20, 2024

Sheriff Security Officer Class #61 Graduation

Custody Assistant Class #114 Graduation

December 19, 2024

Custody Assistant Class #114 Graduation

PPOA 20th Annual Retiree Luncheon

November 6, 2024

PPOA 20th Annual Retiree Luncheon

Custody Assistant Class #113 Graduation

October 3, 2024

Custody Assistant Class #113 Graduation

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