• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers AssociationLos Angeles County Professional Peace Officers AssociationLos Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association

  • Uniform ShopMember Discounts
  • Star & Shield FoundationDonate/Request
  • Get Help NowContact a PPOA Rep
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Insurance Agency
    • Annual Reports
    • PPOA Delegates
  • News & Events
    • Public Safety News
    • Week in Review
    • PPOA Members in the News
    • PPOA Podcast
    • Calendar
      • Calendar & Benefits
      • Golf Tournament
    • Photo Galleries
    • Video Gallery
    • Star & Shield
      • Star & Shield Magazine
      • Issue Archive
      • Hidden Word Contest Entry Form
      • Advertise
  • PPOA Privileges
    • Benefits for Active Members
    • Benefits for Retired Members
    • Legal Counsel
  • Contact Us
  • Members
    • PPOA Member News
    • Member Events
    • Contracts
    • Tickets & Discounts
    • Legislative Advocacy
    • Political Action Committee (PAC Plus)
    • Resources
    • Forms
    • Retirees
    • Bylaws
    • PPOA College Scholarships
  • Elections/Benefits
  • Join Now
    • Application for Full Membership
  • Uniform Shop
  • Donate
  • Get Help Now
Search

Star & Shield Magazine

February 2021

COVID, Politics and Polarization … What a World!

COVID, Politics and Polarization … What a World!

COMPLACENCY KILLS Over 32 years later, I can still hear my Academy ramrod drilling into my head, “Attention to detail, mister!” While it is recognized that man makes plans and […] Read More

Public Safety and the  2028 Summer Olympics

Public Safety and the 2028 Summer Olympics

On July 31, 2017, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Los Angeles as the sole candidate for the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, officially known as the Games of […] Read More

Improving the Custody Assistant Classification and Enhancing Our Standing

Improving the Custody Assistant Classification and Enhancing Our Standing

As vaccines roll out, I want to thank and commend you all for getting to this point.  Some of you have suffered personal loss and/or endured difficult times related to […] Read More

Uncertain Times Ahead

Uncertain Times Ahead

By the time you read this article, a new United States president will be sworn in, and thousands, perhaps millions, of vaccines for COVID-19 would now be distributed to Americans. […] Read More

  • « Previous
  • |
  • Next »

Publication

  • Star & Shield
    • Star & Shield Magazine
    • Issue Archive
    • Hidden Word Contest Entry Form
    • Advertise

Issue Articles

  • 2026
    • February/March 2026
    • January 2026

Current Issue

February/March 2026

February/March 2026

View the Full Issue

Copyright © 2026 Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association. All Rights Reserved. | Website designed by 911MEDIA