Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Let’s talk about something that matters to every one of us — your future. Whether you’ve just started thinking about retirement or you’re just a few years away, the PPOA Retirement Planning Workshop is one event you don’t want to miss. Read More
Isn’t retirement great? I get asked that all the time, and I also find myself asking that same question to others quite often. Honestly, we are quite lucky to be where we are. I hope at this point in your lives, everyone is enjoying their retirement as much as possible. Read More
My dad had quite a storied career with the Sheriff’s Department. In 1948, as you would expect, the Sheriff’s Department was a much smaller department. Everyone seemed to know each other. The Academy, by today standards, was abbreviated, and most training occurred on the job. Dad’s first assignment was Firestone Park Station. The station fielded only a couple of cars per shift. It was a very busy patrol assignment, even back in the day. Read More
When my husband retired from his 29-year law enforcement career, we thought we had it all figured out. We attended his retirement seminar and generally planned for an adjustment period. I expected that he would have some temporary difficulties because of how overinvested he was in the job and his police identity, but what he experienced as he navigated retirement was beyond anything either of us expected. Read More
When PPOA was established 74 years ago, the founding members immediately made it a priority to fight for improvements to a fledgling retirement system that, in those days, left much to be desired. Read More