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Unit 612 Training Webinars

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In February 2025, PPOA was proud to welcome Unit 612 members to the first of twelve training webinars tailored specifically for LASD and LADABOI lieutenants and sergeants, as part of our partnership with Echelon Front, a widely-respected leadership development organization. This free series of webinars and corresponding training books are a byproduct of contract negotiations between PPOA and the County.

Unit 612 webinar #1 (February) – Leadership core beliefs / four laws of combat
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Unit 612 webinar #2 (March) – Mindsets for victory
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Unit 612 webinar #3 (April) – Leadership in challenging times
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Unit 612 webinar #4 (May) – New Sheriff in Town
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Unit 612 webinar #5 (June) – Accountability, training and mentorship
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Unit 612 webinar #6 (July) – Bridging Employee Skill Gaps: A Leadership Imperative
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Unit 612 webinar #7 (August) – Grievance and Resiliency
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Unit 612 webinar #8 (September) 
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Unit 612 webinar #9 (October) – When Things Go Wrong
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Unit 612 webinar #10 (November) 
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PPOA Unit 621 Board Election Results

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An official board election ballot count was conducted this morning (2/19/25) in the PPOA conference center. The election results confirmed that Custody Assistant Melissa Rodriguez has been elected to serve as a director on the PPOA board. 

The following ballot count numbers have been verified:

  • 221 ballots were cast by PPOA members (Custody Assistants)
  • 112 votes (50.68%) for Custody Assistant Melissa Rodriguez
  • 109 votes (49.32%) for Custody Assistant Rodolfo “Martin” Cabrera

Custody Assistant Rodriguez will be sworn in as a director at the upcoming PPOA board meeting on March 12, 2025. 

The ballot count was conducted by UniLect, an independent election firm. PPOA is grateful to all members who took the time to cast a ballot and to the following members who volunteered to serve on today’s election committee and monitor/verify the ballot count:

  • Forensic Identification Specialist II Susannah Baker
  • Lieutenant Yvette Hartwell
  • Sergeant Jose Rios
  • Law Enforcement Technician Kelly Walper

Support PPOA Members Impacted by Wildfires

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PPOA extends heartfelt thoughts to all who have been affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles County. President Steve Johnson has visited or made contact with a growing number of PPOA members who have lost a home in the wildfires. Please click here to help us support PPOA members who have endured tragic loss. Donations to the Star & Shield Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law (Tax ID: 95-4752410). Every donation helps provide much needed relief to our impacted PPOA members and their families during this difficult time. Include a note on the donation form: “For personnel impacted by LA County wildfires.”