Star & Shield Magazine

Embracing the Challenges in PPOA’s 75th Year

Happy new year to all of you and your families! A new year brings new hope, fresh energy and new chances to grow. While the times we live in are not easy, they are filled with opportunity. Even when challenges feel big, they can help us become stronger, smarter and more united. I am truly honored to represent you as your union president. I want to begin by saying thank you. Thank you for the long hours, the sacrifices and the commitment you show every day.
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PPOA’s 75 Years of Professional Representation

This month, PPOA proudly marks its 75th year of service, and although one can argue that this may not feel like a time to celebrate this momentous occasion, our membership must never forget PPOA’s remarkable commitment to continuing a “Tradition of Success” — no matter the year. In 1951, a few members from the Sheriff’s Department, District Attorney’s Office and Marshal’s Office met in the Coroner’s inquest room at the Hall of Records to form the Los Angeles County Peace Officers Protective Association (POPA). Read More

Truly Grateful for Support From Fellow PPOA Members

Happy new year to everyone. I hope each of you had a great holiday and was able to spend quality time with your family and loved ones. I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and put their trust in me as a PPOA Board member. I’m truly grateful for the support, and I don’t take this responsibility lightly. Knowing that my fellow members believed in me enough to give me this opportunity means more than I can put into words. Read More

Ready and Waiting

The last three months have been nothing short of eventful, from the inevitable implementation of the body-worn cameras (BWCs) to the upcoming contract negotiations and an attempt to overhaul the scheduling of an entire facility. Let’s get right into it. The rollout of the BWCs within custody was anything but smooth. I addressed this at length in my last article and I’ll reiterate LASD has the right to implement new equipment. Read More