PPOA Board Leadership Update: Moriguchi Resigns; Rhodes Elected President
June 20, 2019June 13, 2019: After 10 years of dedicated service to the members of the… Read More
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
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PPOA Board Leadership Update: Moriguchi Resigns; Rhodes Elected President
June 13, 2019: After 10 years of dedicated service to the members of the Professional Peace Officers Association, Brian Moriguchi resigned as president at yesterday’s board meeting, citing health concerns. President Moriguchi stated he planned on serving in that capacity longer, but felt this was the right time to leave. “It has been a great pleasure serving the […] Read More
Insurance Deduction Issues
IMPORTANT: Have you noticed unauthorized or duplicate insurance deductions on recent pay stubs? Click here to complete a form and let us know. Have you purchased insurance through the PPOA Insurance Agency? Did you notice a new deduction on your paycheck under the code “SFA” that you did not authorize? Read More
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President’s Message
July 2019
Moving Forward With 9,000+ Members
My name is Tab Rhodes, and the PPOA Board of Directors elected me president on June 13. All I can say is thank you. Thank you to PPOA for being the organization that protects its members within the confines of legislation and bureaucracy to the best of its abilities. Read More
PPOA Public Safety Legislative Update: AB392
June 3, 2019May 30: PPOA’s commitment to the legislative process stretches back nearly… Read More
Rest in Peace:SERGEANT JAMES E. BEAMON
June 3, 2019March 17, 1953 – May 29, 2019May 29: On Tuesday, we were extremely saddened… Read More
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Prime Day is here and there is no shortage of deals to be had. If you are shopping with Amazon Smile, please remember to select Star & Shield Foundation as your charity of choice. Your purchases will help us honor the families of fallen officers. Thank...
Early this morning, a boatload of PPOA members and their guests set off for a day of fishing near Catalina Island. Chartering that boat is a tradition PPOA has kept for 19 years and judging by the looks of this gang of salty anglers, we expect a steep decline in the Pacific fish population by end of day.
Deputies rescued three Rottweilers and one pit bull from the van, which was determined to have an inside temperature of 108 degrees.
Dogs Left in Hot Van Rescued by SCV Deputies
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies rescued four dogs after a citizen called to report dogs left in a hot van in Stevenson Ranch Wednesday afternoon.
Four deputies suffered minor injuries subduing a suspect in Palmdale last night.
Deputies, Suspect Injured in Struggle Following Traffic Stop - MyNewsLA.com
Share this article:At least four Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies suffered minor injuries in Palmdale when a suspect being taken into custody tried to escape and fought with them, authorities said Thursday. The suspect had been stopped for an unspecified...
PPOA board of directors meeting in session all day today. Rhodes, Blankenship, Coleman, Maldonado, Clounch, Kato, Lee, Marquez, Moriguchi, Romo, and Vienna are present.
PPOA would like to acknowledge Sheriff’s Security personnel at Downey Court for recently raising more than $700 for the March of Dimes “March for Babies” campaign. Excellent work!
Sheriff's Vehicle, USPS Truck Involved in Multi-Car Crash in Carson
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicle and a United States Postal Service mail truck were involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Carson Saturday.
Land of the free because of the brave.
Two deputies were taken to a hospital to be checked out yesterday after they were potentially exposed to PCP during a traffic stop in Lancaster.
Deputies OK after being exposed to suspected PCP during traffic stop
Shameful. https://t.co/ElW8RlJEbR
Powerful moments from memorial service for @LASDHQ Deputy Joseph Solano. Photos by Noel Cabrera/PPOA https://t.co/Ct9zkE8C5m
RT @LASDHQ: #LASD would like to thank everyone for their generosity through donations & food sales in support of our fallen brother, Dep. J…
Shout out to all the DADS getting it done today. #fathersday #DadsRock #dadlife https://t.co/CWal1isEKl
PPOA Leadership Update — Moriguchi resigns after 10 yrs as PPOA Prez; Board elects Rhodes to lead union...… https://t.co/jjtXb3akYI
A truly heart-wrenching day. We extend our sincerest condolences to the family of Deputy Solano and all of his… https://t.co/sYEQ3Hkape
Lobbying can be a maddening, thankless experience but it is absolutely crucial for public safety personnel. Thank y… https://t.co/6PgCUFaKoK
RT @LASDHQ: **Suspect and Suspect Vehicle Photo** #LASD Homicide Det assist @AlhambraPolice w/shooting of off-duty deputy, 2500 block W. Va…
We honor the service and sacrifice of true American heroes. #memorialday https://t.co/yLlGbfgTFb
Fallen Officers Tribute
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
