Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
In the last months of 2021, the leadership of ALADS and PPOA discussed many times the upcoming Sheriff election and its impacts on our membership. Through these discussions, both organizations decided to work collaboratively to explore the endorsement of a candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff. Read More
For the first time in the history of the California Peace Officers’ Memorial, a new bronze figure will be added to the hallowed monument grounds honoring our fallen heroes who have died in the line of duty. Over a decade in the making, the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument was formally dedicated by Governor George Deukmejian on May 17, 1988. Read More
We must move forward. After all the attention, efforts and legal wrangling aimed at COVID-19, regular business has to return to the forefront. Just like daylight saving time, it’s time for the use of COVID as a reason not to do business to end. At the time of this writing, the 621 Negotiations Team will be preparing for contract sessions with the County. Read More
As we enter April, we have some news regarding the uniform proposal for Sheriff’s Security Officers (SSOs) and Sheriff’s Security Assistants (SSAs). By a 65% majority, SSOs and SSAs who completed the PPOA uniform survey selected the green Department shirt and the green Department pants as their top choice. I will keep you informed as we take the next steps toward this potential uniform change proposal. Read More
We have seen the worst of times in recent years. The pandemic and the “defund the police” movement have devastated our personal lives and our Department. As battered as everyone feels, if you are reading this, it is because you are still here, alive and ready to fight for our communities and ourselves for another day. Read More