West Hollywood Council Votes to Hire More LASD Positions After High-Profile Crimes
May 16, 2023Click here to watch the ABC7 news video: https://abc7.com/west-hollywood-city-council-safety-crime/13254492/… Read More
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers AssociationLos Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
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 Coroner’s Office as well as the greater law enforcement community. Read More
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
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
Members save up to 35 percent off retail prices for LASD uniforms, clothing and equipment purchased through our online store. Read More
On June 6, 2023, PPOA confirmed that based upon PPOA’s objections — click here to read the letter sent May 24th to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) — and the recent […] Read More
UPDATE RE: LASD CAPTAIN SELECTION PROCESS — SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED (May 30, 2023) As you may recall, PPOA filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge last week regarding the Captain selection […] Read More
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
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.
I want to congratulate PPOA Labor Representative Teresa O’Neil on her retirement after 26-plus years of distinguished service at PPOA. Teresa began her career in 1996 working as administrative staff. She quickly learned the ropes and was appointed to the Executive Administrative Assistant position, ultimately earning her way to becoming the Intake Representative and then the Labor Representative for the past 10 years. Read More
Click here to watch the ABC7 news video: https://abc7.com/west-hollywood-city-council-safety-crime/13254492/… Read More
On Thursday, March 2, the Civilian Oversight Commission for the LA County… Read More
12/13/22 – NBC Los Angeles A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department… Read More
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We are forever grateful for the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. https://t.co/mWZy9C9yOO
EOW: Jan 31, 2023
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
EOW: Jan 13, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EOW: Jul 25, 2021
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
EOW: May 31, 2021
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
EOW: May 11, 2021
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
EOW: May 10, 2021
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
EOW: Apr 30, 2021
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
EOW: Mar 03, 2021
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
EOW: Feb 25, 2021
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
EOW: Feb 17, 2021
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