Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Back in July, in my article “Members Under Attack,” I provided numerous instances of global circumstances outlining how our membership is facing adversity like never before. As I write this month’s article, PPOA is engaged in one of, if not the most, controversial and polarizing topics in my career: the County’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Read More
As most of our active members have been accustomed to, my October Star & Shield messages have usually been data-driven information taken from the Board of Supervisors’ annual September adoption document regarding the new Choices medical and dental premiums as well as life insurance rates for the next year. Read More
The right to make a choice regarding your own health has triggered a political firestorm. And by the time this issue prints, who knows where we will be with negotiations, […] Read More
Not sure if PPOA is right for you? Here are things to consider. One day as I was scrolling through social media, I came across a question that was asked in a group: “Are you satisfied with PPOA?” I sat back and thought about this question. Read More
In 2013, the state of California implemented the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), which severely impacted the sworn members of law enforcement. For many years, I have written about the changes, and I was hoping the County and the Sheriff’s Department would better educate. Read More