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PPOA Podcast #3: Discussion with City Councilmember

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The third episode in the new PPOA video podcast series is now online. 

Click here to watch the video.

This episode features an informative discussion between PPOA President Steve Johnson and San Dimas City Councilmember Eric Nakano, who offers his views on recruitment challenges, public service, global events coming to Los Angeles County, and more.

These videos are designed to provide an in-depth look at issues impacting the careers of PPOA members.

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LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases

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SCVNews.com

12/17/25

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to fund new equipment and testing for the presence of drugs in driving under the influence cases.

The funding will also be used for educational training of toxicologists. The new equipment will improve laboratory efficiency and allow the LASD to better identify and determine the concentration of drugs and other chemicals in samples for driving under the influence cases.

The LASD’s Forensic Toxicology program provides forensic science services to approximately 200 localities in Los Angeles County, including the LASD and California Highway Patrol. The LASD Crime Lab processes an average of 3,000 samples for screening and identification of controlled substances in traffic safety cases annually.

The grant program runs through September 2026.

Funding for the grant program was provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Great News: Enroll in New 401(k) Starting Jan. 2, 2026

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Attention Active PPOA Members:

We are very pleased to report that active PPOA members will be eligible to enroll in a new 401(k) Savings Plan for Los Angeles County employees, starting January 2, 2026. This important new benefit is the result of fringe benefits contract negotiations between the Coalition of County Unions (CCU)* and LA County executives.

If you are already participating in the 457(b) Horizons Plan, this additional plan is a good way to further supplement your retirement savings strategy and take advantage of even more tax-deferred savings. 

 Enrolling in the 401(k) Savings Plan is simple: 

  • Beginning January 2nd, visit www.countyla.com. 
  • Click on “Register” on the home page and follow the prompts.

If you need help with enrollment, click here to view a list of upcoming 401(k) Savings Enrollment virtual webinars or speak to an Empower representative for assistance at (800) 947-0845. 

For details about contribution limits, please click here.

*The CCU represents 15 labor organizations, including PPOA, with more than 30,000 union members employed by the County and is their unified voice on health insurance, vacation pay, retirement and more.

In Solidarity,

Steve Johnson, President

Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association

PPOA Podcast: Delving Into Workers’ Compensation

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The first episode in a new series of PPOA video podcasts is now online.

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This enlightening interview with J.P. Lonné (senior partner with Strausser, Sherman, Lonné, Treger, Helquist, Krupnik) is centered on workers’ compensation, disability retirement, and the significance of proper care and preparation for retirement.

These videos are designed to provide an in-depth look at the benefits, services and issues impacting PPOA members.

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