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
Public Safety News
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
PPOA Board Leadership Updates
The PPOA board meeting on April 10th was a momentous one for leadership of this union. Retiree representative Art Reddy announced his resignation from the board — a decision that did not come easy for the retired sergeant who has served as a dedicated board member for nearly 30 years. Read More









