Public Safety News
PPOA President Addresses County Supervisors’ Continued Efforts to Redistribute Law Enforcement Funds
July 28, 2020 — This morning, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting included the continued discussion about a proposed ballot initiative seeking to “redistribute” funding away from public safety. If approved by LA County voters this November, public safety resources for the Sheriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s Office, and County Probation would be significantly cut. […] Read More
Seeking Members to Call County Supervisors Tomorrow (7/28/20) *Phone Calls Needed During Public Comment*
PPOA is seeking active and/or retired members and/or your family and friends willing to address the LA County Board of Supervisors regarding an important public safety matter. Background: On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Supervisors Solis and Kuehl presented a motion seeking to “redistribute” at least 10% of County funding away from public safety through a […] Read More
PPOA Needs Three Minutes of Your Time
On July 21, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting included an item on the Supplemental Agenda (click here to read in entirety), proposing an extremely controversial concept of seeking to “redistribute” at least 10% of County funding away from public safety through a ballot measure presented to the voters in November of 2020. Make […] Read More
PPOA President Addresses County Supervisors’ Proposed ‘Redistribution’ of Law Enforcement Funds
July 22, 2020 — Yesterday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting included an item on the Supplemental Agenda, proposing an extremely controversial ballot initiative seeking to “redistribute” funding away from public safety. Make no mistake: this measure, if passed would significantly cut public safety resources for the Sheriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s Office, and County Probation. […] Read More
Agreement Reached — TORA
July 14, 2020 — After asserting our rights to negotiate and advising the Department that its actions last week had violated the County’s Employee Relations Ordinance in a number of ways, PPOA and the Department met again yesterday to exchange information and continue the meet and confer process as demanded. Today, as a result of PPOA’s […] Read More
Rumor Control — LASD Budget Crisis
As the COVID-19 pandemic began, it was evident that the economy of the state and county would be drastically affected due to emergency spending and a lack of revenue caused by closed businesses. During this crisis, the County has repeatedly asked for political support and assistance from the Los Angeles County unions to advocate for Federal […] Read More
PPOA President Addresses County Supervisors’ Vote to Move Forward with Closure of Men’s Central Jail
This afternoon, Los Angeles County Supervisors voted 4-0 to initiate a plan to close Men’s Central Jail within the year. PPOA President Tab Rhodes addressed the Supervisors during the public comment session and urged them to consult with PPOA and our public safety counterparts while thoroughly assessing the complexity of this undertaking. “My name […] Read More
Anticipated Budget Curtailments — Potential Need for Job Fair
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused havoc in the world with health problems and restrictions on personal liberties, but now, most significantly on the financial impact to our County. During press briefings in May, Sheriff Villanueva alluded to this budgetary crisis, creating great controversy by suggesting the need to close Marina Del Rey and Altadena […] Read More