PPOA Board Election Results
PPOA MEMBERS RE-ELECT VIENNA, ROMO AND COLEMAN
An official ballot count conducted this afternoon (Nov. 20, 2020) confirmed that PPOA members who are LASD Sergeants and Lieutenants in Unit 612 have re-elected Lieutenant Ryan Vienna and Sergeant Tony Romo to continue serving as directors of the PPOA board.
The ballot count also confirmed that PPOA members who are LASD Custody Assistants in Unit 621 have re-elected Custody Assistant Tony Coleman to continue serving as a director of the PPOA board.
Final ballot count results are below:
Vienna, Romo and Coleman will each be officially sworn in for a new two-year term at the PPOA board meeting on December 9th.
The ballot count was conducted by THE ELECTION COMPANY, CEC, an independent election firm, which confirms ballot count accuracy by running a pre-counted stack of practice ballots through the machine to calibrate it before running the actual ballots through twice to ensure final count is verified and accurate.
Special thanks to the PPOA members who volunteered to serve on today’s election committee and monitor/verify the ballot count:
·LADAI Sergeant Yvette Hartwell
·Retired Coroner Investigator Dan Machian
·Law Enforcement Technician Vonetta Mays
PPOA Member SEE’S CANDIES 2020 Order Form
For the last three decades, PPOA sweetest holiday tradition has been the See’s Candies discount offer. The famous treats make perfect gifts for everyone (except you dentist).
Over the years PPOA members have ordered more than $100,000 in sweet See’s goodness while enjoying savings over retail prices. This offer is available to PPOA members only and the entire 15% discount is passed along to PPOA members.
Orders must be received by November 30th. Please click here for details and order form with all PPOA discounts listed.
Week in Review – 11/14/20
Demobilization of Community College Bureau
This afternoon, PPOA received the information below from the Sheriff’s Department:
“The Department just received word that the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) will not be renewing its security contract with the Sheriff’s Department when the current contract expires on December 31, 2020. The LACCD does not want armed law enforcement personnel providing security on their campuses any longer, they only want unarmed security personnel. Unfortunately, the Department is not in a position to accommodate this new model of security services as requested by the LACCD. Therefore, effective January 1, 2021, the Community College Bureau will be demobilized and all of its existing personnel will be reassigned throughout the Department. Additional information will be provided to you on the Department’s plan to address this demobilization effort as soon as it becomes available.”
The PPOA Board of Directors, including newly-sworn-in Unit 621 Director Henry Jimenez, who represents Security Officers and Security Assistants, is awaiting further information on this development. Communication with the Sheriff Department and County executives has been initiated and PPOA will provide an update to members as soon as specific details become available.
Week in Review – 11/7/20
Amazon Smile PPOA
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 shop, at no cost to you. Shopping with Amazon Smile includes the exact same low prices and vast selection as the traditional Amazon.com store, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price to our 501(c)3 foundation. Be sure to select “Professional Peace Officers Association Star and Shield Foundation” as your charity of choice.
Visit Smile.Amazon.com today to help the Star & Shield Foundation truly make a difference.
LASD Spouses Supporting Spouses
It is no secret that the demands and role of law enforcement officers is unlike any other occupation. The distinct nature of the job often extends to their spouses and families, affecting many aspects of their lives, both positively and negatively. Upon seeking advice, support, and information, there was a notable absence of a reliable network or resources directly accessible to families, until now. LAS4D Spouses Supporting Spouses is a community of wives, husbands, domestic partners, widows, and widowers of active, retired, and fallen sworn Department members.
We are the first spouse support group created to provide peer support and work with the various resources the Sheriff’s Department has to offer. Our goal is to build strong connections through support and mentorships, and by sharing resources with those who relate to living the unique lifestyle of a law enforcement family.
LAS4D is not directly affiliate with LASD, but will facilitate a variety of services including mentorships designed to help navigate the various stages of employment through retirement and life events that newer spouses may find valuable, information on relevant documents and policies, emotional and psychological resources, presentations and discussions, a book club, and other outside events.
The group will host guest speakers and discussions led by professionals who will include topics, concerns, and questions raised by group members as well as address issues commonly encountered by law enforcement families. For now, meetings and social events will be conducted via online platforms. As Covid-19 related restrictions are lifted, and once it is safe, the group is set to expand its scope and hold face to face meetings and in-person, family-centered events in an effort to further strengthen the sense of community. We hope to provide an inclusive space in which mutual support can be provided through the exchange of experiences and information, and where meaningful relationships can be built.
For privacy purposes, members must be married to, or a domestic partner of, a sworn Department member. For those interested in joining or for more information, please contact LAS4D at LASDspouses@gmail.com