Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association
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 longest-serving active sergeant on the department.Beamon was at home on May 25th when he suffered a catastrophic medical emergency and was transported to a local […] Read More
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
PPOA is proud to continue the annual tradition of issuing reimbursements up to $100 for members who attend the 2019 California Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony on May 6th in Sacramento and up to $250 for members who attend the 2019 National Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony on May 15th in Washington DC. Read More
IMPORTANT: Have you noticed unauthorized or duplicate insurance deductions on recent pay stubs? Click here to complete a form and let us know. Have you purchased insurance through the PPOA Insurance Agency? Did you notice a new deduction on your paycheck under the code “SFA” that you did not authorize? Read More
PPOA wants to ensure that all members make it home safely after celebrating and socializing during the holidays. The new PPOA “Steer Clear” program offers reimbursements to members of this association who use UBER or LYFT between Nov.19, 2018 and Jan. 2, 2019. This reimbursement offer is limited to one round-trip or two one-way trips […] Read More
The vibrant life of Custody Assistant Anthony Thompson was cut short by a drunk driver on November 19, 2017. His mother, LASD Sergeant Ottawa Cureton, is passionate about Anthony’s legacy as she moves forward with equal parts strength and grace. PPOA was honored to capture Sergeant Cureton’s inspiring perspective on video in honor of the […] Read More
Click here to watch SSO Fabian’s story. Read More
For many years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has struggled with hiring sufficient sworn personnel. Last year, the department created a recruitment and retention task force; however, this task force has been ineffective. The department still struggles with hiring issues including: recruitment, department image, background process, polygraphs, medical exams, CA/SO disqualifications and many more. […] Read More
Today, PPOA received word that the department has officially reduced the five-year commitment for patrol certified supervisors in Custody Division to three years. This is a welcome policy revision and has been a priority for PPOA representatives working with department management and the Sheriff to iron out details of the revision. “The five-year commitment […] Read More
Attention PPOA Members: For the past several weeks, PPOA and our legal team have been reviewing and analyzing our options regarding the county’s August 10, 2018 notification of retroactive payments for the revised calculation of the regular rate of pay for overtime hours. This notification was based on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ […] Read More