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, featuring never-before-seen footage from first responders. To learn more, visit lacofirstresponders.com.
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. His contributions to PPOA stretch back five decades and nobody in the union’s 74-year history committed nearly as much time to the board of directors. To say Art Reddy was one of a kind is an understatement.
Art was first elected to the PPOA board in 1979 as a deputy. Within a year, the board elevated him to vice-president and in 1981 he began his first term as PPOA president. Art served a total of six years as president, which until then, was the longest tenure in that seat for any of the 22 union presidents who came before him.
Art retired from the Sheriff’s Department in 1994 but was nowhere near finished with the commitment to his beloved brothers and sisters in law enforcement. He began his next chapter in life as vice president of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA). Following his service to IUPA, Art returned to the PPOA board room, proudly representing retired members. He was re-elected to that seat term after term until he handed the reigns to his longtime friend, retired Sergeant Jim Schallert in 2019. But it will come as no surprise that Art was still intent on making a difference. His unique work experience brought him to the role he would fulfill for the next six years as PPOA’s legislative consultant. Even at 30 years into his retirement, Art analyzed legislative bills with union lobbyists and made the trek from his home in Palm Desert to the PPOA office in San Dimas each month to discuss legislation, state politics and union history with the board of directors.
Art’s career with the Sheriff’s Department spanned 33 years and his service to public employees after retirement reached 30 years this month. For all we knew, he had no plans to slow down.
While it’s incredibly difficult to process this profound loss, we are eternally grateful for Art’s contributions to PPOA, to his profession, and to his union brethren. Art was a fixture at PPOA and we loved that. His good-nature, wit, and sense of humor made friends and colleagues feel like family.
The PPOA board and staff extend our genuine condolences to the Reddy family and Art’s many friends he made during his remarkable 63-year career.
Burial service for Art & Judy Reddy
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
11:00 am
(Please arrive no later than 10:30 am)
Riverside National Cemetery
22495 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92518
Reception immediately following the burial service
March Air Field Museum
22550 Van Buren Blvd.
Riverside, CA 92518
Your RSVP to info@ppoa.com is kindly requested by 6/6/25.
PPOA 2025 College Scholarships
Photo: 2024 scholarship recipients, parents and PPOA board members
We are proud to announce that 12 college scholarships are available to help further education for PPOA and their sons and daughters. It has been our honor to contribute more than $150,000 to help students achieve their goals. Eligibility is limited to active, full-dues paying PPOA and the biological children, stepchildren or adopted children of active, full-dues paying PPOA members or retired members who were paying full dues prior to retired membership. Application deadline is April 19, 2025. See applications for further details.
PPOA College Scholarships – Apply Now!
Law Enforcement Labor Partners’ District Attorney Candidate Forum and Debate
PPOA joined with ALADS, ADDA, LAPPL, LBPOA and PORAC to host the Law Enforcement Labor Partners’ District Attorney Candidate Forum and Debate on October 18, with nine participating candidates presenting their positions.
Steer Clear Holiday Rides for PPOA Members
Nov. 24, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023
PPOA wants to ensure that all members make it home safely while celebrating and socializing during the holidays. The PPOA “Steer Clear” program offers reimbursements to members of this association who use Uber or Lyft between 11/24/22 and 1/1/23. Reimbursement is limited to one round-trip or two one-way trips not exceeding 30 miles total. Valid for UberX. Tips not included. Offer limited to active, full-dues paying PPOA members.
If you plan to enjoy adult beverages this season, please do so responsibly. And if you’re not in condition to drive safely, make sure to use Uber or Lyft and email your receipt to info@ppoa.com (using your personal non-Department email address) for reimbursement.
LASD SGT Christopher Bracks – EOW: 5/10/22
Family members, friends and colleagues of LA County Sheriff’s Sergeant Christopher Bracks gathered at Rose Hills Memorial Park for funeral services June 2, 2022.
Sergeant Bracks and his wife, Custody Assistant Viviana Bracks, were participating in the 2022 Police Unity Tour, an annual 3-day bicycle ride on the East Coast during National Police Week, when Sergeant Bracks suffered a medical emergency that, sadly, claimed his life.
The 16-year LASD veteran was assigned to Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. He also proudly served our nation in the US Marine Corps. Please continue to keep the Bracks family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
PPOA 2022 College Scholarships
PPOA is once again proud to announce that 12 scholarships are available to help further the education of PPOA members and their sons/daughters. Since the inception of this scholarship program, PPOA has been honored to contribute approximately $100,000 toward the educational goals of our members and dependents. Eligibility is limited to active, full dues-paying PPOA members and the biological children, stepchildren or adopted children of active full dues-paying PPOA members or retired PPOA members who were paying full dues prior to retired membership. Application deadline is May 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
Scholarship Applications:
Sheriff Candidate Interviews
As part of our goal to keep members informed about the issues impacting their careers, PPOA’s Sheriff Election Committee conducted interviews with each candidate seeking the endorsement of PPOA. These in-depth interviews cover a broad range of topics and serve as a follow-up to the Candidates Forum hosted on January 26th by PPOA and ALADS. We encourage all PPOA members to view these videos.