We want all PPOA members to stay informed and stay connected. If you don’t receive the PPOA “Week in Review” email every Saturday morning, please send your name, employee number and personal […] Read More
Public Safety News
END OF WATCH: July/August 2019
We extend heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the following PPOA members who passed in July and August: Deputy Robert Aldrete / EOW: Aug. 30 Sergeant Ernie Barbosa / EOW: Aug. 9 […] Read More
VICTORY: Sheriff’s Lieutenant Re-Elected to LACERA Boards
September 3, 2019 — PPOA is extremely pleased to report that Lieutenant Shawn Kehoe has been successfully re-elected to both the LACERA Board of Retirement and Board of Investments. We are […] Read More
REST IN PEACE: SERGEANT ERNIE BARBOSA
END OF WATCH: 8/9/19 PPOA is saddened to announce the passing of Industry Station Sergeant Ernie Barbosa. The 30-year department veteran was hospitalized last month for an off-duty catastrophic medical […] Read More
Sudden Passing of Dedicated Custody Assistant
August 4: PPOA extends our sincere condolences to the family and colleagues of Custody Assistant Steven Contreras. The 30-year LASD veteran was preparing to come to work on Sunday, August 4th when […] Read More
PPOA Protects Members’ Union Sponsored Health Care Plans – Joins Coalition of County Unions
July 23: PPOA board members convened a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss membership in the Coalition of Los Angeles County Unions (CCU). Following weeks of research and deliberation, the board decided to […] Read More
LACERA Election: Vote for LT. Shawn Kehoe
Attention PPOA Safety Members: On August 5th, you will receive an important email from LACERA. This will be sent to your department email address and will include instructions for voting […] Read More
PPOA Board Leadership Update: Moriguchi Resigns; Rhodes Elected President
June 13, 2019: After 10 years of dedicated service to the members of the Professional Peace Officers Association, Brian Moriguchi resigned as president at yesterday’s board meeting, citing health concerns. President Moriguchi stated […] Read More
PPOA Public Safety Legislative Update: AB392
May 30: PPOA’s commitment to the legislative process stretches back nearly 40 years and the diligent work from our full-time lobbyists in the state capitol has positively impacted the rights and […] Read More
Rest in Peace:SERGEANT JAMES E. BEAMON
March 17, 1953 – May 29, 2019May 29: On Tuesday, we were extremely saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Industry Station Sergeant James Beamon. The 37-year LASD veteran was the […] Read More