REST IN PEACE: SERGEANT ERNIE BARBOSA
August 12, 2019END OF WATCH: 8/9/19 PPOA is saddened to announce the passing of Industry Station… Read More
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LACERA Election: Vote for LT. Shawn Kehoe
Attention PPOA Safety Members: On August 5th, you will receive an important email from LACERA. This will be sent to your department email address and will include instructions for voting electronically or by phone for the LACERA election. Please note that ballots will not be mailed to your home. The PPOA board of directors has once […] Read More
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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When you shop, Amazon gives. In fact, Amazon will donate .5% of the proceeds of your purchases to the Star & Shield Foundation. These funds from Amazon Smile help the foundation support families of fallen officers and those truly in need. This is a simple way to contribute to a worthy cause every time you […] Read More
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August 2019
- Labor Day Belongs to Workers
- SB 310: More Fun and Games for California’s Convicted Felons
- Shining Much-Needed Spotlight on Custody Assistant Classification
- LASD Security Personnel Benefit From Power in Numbers
- Rookie Retiree Seeks Input From Salty, Well-Seasoned Retirees
- Q&A With Former PPOA President Brian Moriguchi
President’s Message
August 2019
Learning Curve
So the first month is behind me, and I have learned so much, knowing well in advance that there is more education to come. First and foremost on the learning curve is the art of relationships and collaboration. The first major challenge to the new PPOA administration was the potential loss of health care options to 775 PPOA members. Read More
Sudden Passing of Dedicated Custody Assistant
August 12, 2019August 4: PPOA extends our sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of Custody… Read More
PPOA Protects Members’ Union Sponsored Health Care Plans – Joins Coalition of County Unions
July 29, 2019July 23: PPOA board members convened a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss… Read More
The Lancaster City Council and Mayor R. Rex Parris are having a hard time with the idea of renewing the city’s contract with the sheriff’s department. The main reason behind the hesitation is CARPing. Lancaster Station is currently short 21 positions: One lieutenant, two sergeants and 18 deputies.
Mayor, vice mayor suggest contract alternative
The Lancaster City Council and Mayor R. Rex Parris are having a hard time with the idea of renewing the contract the city has with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department.
First responders & military veterans are invited to enjoy free tickets to see country music icon Lee Greenwood and the Pacific Symphony in a "Hail to the Heroes" concert next month. This event at the O.C. Fair & Event Center is an evening of music, celebration and remembrance, to honor those serving, salute those who defended America's ideals and remember those who never returned. Call (714) 755-5799 for tickets. Info: https://www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert/hail_heroes
Scenes from the August 16th funeral mass for Sergeant Ernie Barbosa.
(photos by Noel Cabrera/PPOA)
Photos from L.A. County PPOA's post
Enjoy a fun night out this Thursday while honoring the legacy of #LASD Lieutenant John Corina. Contact Troy Ewing for info: (323) 574-2822
A good man was laid to rest today. Rest In Peace, Sergeant Ernie Barbosa.
San Dimas Station hosted a BBQ fundraiser yesterday to raise much-needed support for the family of fallen Custody Assistant Steven Contreras. PPOA was honored to be a part of this event and handle grilling for hundreds of personnel who arrived at the station to order lunch and extend support. Steve’s wife and 14-year old daughter paid an emotional visit to the event and expressed their appreciation to their extended LASD family. All proceeds from the BBQ will benefit the Contreras family.
PPOA is very grateful to retired L.E.T. Rico Escalante and C.A. Eddie Smith for grilling 100 pounds of carne asada on the afternoon. We also want to acknowledge the San Dimas Station team for going above and beyond to honor their fallen brother and his family.
Fundraiser for Family of Fallen Custody Assistant
EXCLUSIVE: Sheriff Villanueva Offers Inside Look At Men's Central Jail
Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles is at the center of a battle between Sheriff Alex Villanueva and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors after the board voted Tuesday to cancel a $1.7 billion project to replace the dilapidated jail with...
LASD has 'criminal investigation' into its own watchdog
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is being criticized for launching a criminal investigation into the watchdog agency that oversees the department.
Tribute to fallen C.A. Steve Contreras at San Dimas Station. Please join us here today for BBQ lunch to support the Contreras family.
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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
#LASD family lost 2 good men on this date — Dep. Stephen Sorensen on 8/2/03 & Dep. Juan Escalante on 8/2/08. Both w… https://t.co/VU7DdnwVFk
@CRYSTAL1287 Again, this was the reality imposed by CCU on non-CCU members. Our goal was to communicate that CCU de… https://t.co/OtdXfRkISu
@CRYSTAL1287 PPOA board made decision to rejoin CCU on 7/23 which meant non-union members had one week to decide wh… https://t.co/xDOwVGl7UB
@CRYSTAL1287 The decision to restrict the CAPE Blue Shield plan to dues-paying members of CCU unions was made by th… https://t.co/rpMDiWTmuG
A senseless, cold-blooded act has claimed the life of a young, dedicated officer. No words can truly express our sy… https://t.co/8ijAWjmHrG
Shameful. https://t.co/ElW8RlJEbR
Fallen Officers Tribute
Officer Andre 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
