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LASD Hometown Heroes: SGT Afsoon Nafissi
Deep within the halls of the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Afsoon Nafissi works diligently away on the 8th floor as the Access to Care Bureau, Operations Sergeant.
Sergeant Nafissi graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, San Bernardino. She went on to pursue her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University in Alabama. Currently, she is in the process of obtaining her Doctorate Degree in Business from Columbia Southern University.
“Ever since I was in high school, I desired to become a Law Enforcement Officer. Yet, time and time again the expectations of becoming a Doctor or Lawyer was instilled upon me by so many people in my extended family and community,” says Sergeant Nafissi.
When asked about her thoughts on Women’s equality, Sergeant Nafissi says she works equally as hard as her male counterparts and is blessed to work for a Department like the LASD. “I find a lot of my professional inspiration comes from witnessing trailblazing Executive Leaders in the Sheriff’s Department like Assistant Sheriff Robin Limon and Captain Tania Plunkett from Access to Care Bureau.”
As we reflect upon Women’s History Month, Sergeant Nafissi wants to let young ladies with a desire to become Deputy Sheriff know, “Sometimes what is expected of us from others is not what we want to achieve. Always remember, do not give up, put your mind to it, and work on making it happen. You can become successful in anything you believe in.”
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COVID-19 / PPOA FAQ – Part Three
- Health Care Workers,
- Public Safety,
- Services Providers, and
- City, County, Special District and Critical Infrastructure.
PPOA 2020 College Scholarship Program
PPOA is once again proud to announce that 12 scholarships worth $13,500 total are available to help further the education of PPOA members and their dependents. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2020. Since the inception of this scholarship program, your union is honored to have contributed approximately $100,000 toward the educational goals of our members and their sons and daughters. Click here to view photos from the 2019 scholarship awards ceremony.
Pease select one the following categories for details and application for a PPOA scholarship:
COVID-19 / PPOA FAQ – Part Two
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Sierra Madre chooses former Sheriff’s Department unit commander to be next police chief
Sierra Madre has a new police chief.
City officials announced Saturday, March 21, they selected Rodrick Armalin, most recently a unit commander with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, for the job.
“We are very excited for Chief Armalin to join our team,” City Manager Gabriel Engeland said in a statement. “He brings incredible experience to the city, is community focused, and is committed to developing the members of the Police Department.”
Armalin made the move after more than 30 years with the Sheriff’s Department. Sierra Madre’s statement said he has significant experience with community-oriented policing, emergency management and preparedness, mass trauma event response and homelessness.
In his most recent post with the Sheriff’s Department, Armalin managed 176 personnel who provided all law enforcement services to nine community colleges.
“I am extremely excited about working with the men and women of Sierra Madre Police Department,” Armalin said in a statement, “and eagerly anticipating meeting and becoming a member of this wonderful community.”
The chief position has been vacant since April 2019.
The city also promoted Sgt. Henry Amos to the rank of police captain.
COVID-19 / PPOA FAQ – Part One
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COVID-19 Update for PPOA Members
Week in Review 3/14/20
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Coronavirus Pandemic / Cancelled Vacations
- Proper notification to the unions of unilateral decisions significantly affecting members and their rights,
- Exemptions to this new announcement for those with scheduled vacations including special occasions (weddings, graduations, etc.) and/or paid airfare or resort fees
- Correspondence from the Sheriff for members to present to airlines and resorts to expedite refunds, and
- Continued communication.