Police psychologists address trauma behind the badge Dr. Stephanie Barone McKenny The pandemic and the civil unrest protests have heightened the sense of professional purpose among police psychologists across the […] Read More
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Jonathan Hatami | Not Even the DA Is Above the Law
The city of Santa Clarita has been my home for over 38 years. Both of my children were born here. My wife serves our community as a Sheriff’s Department detective. […] Read More
L.A. Community College Board Approves New 6-Month Contract with Sheriff’s Department
This afternoon, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Board of Trustees voted in favor of a new six-month contract with the Sheriff’s Department for public safety services. While this […] Read More
Breaking Development in Community Colleges Bureau Demobilization
At 4:40PM this afternoon (12/7/20), PPOA received the information below from the Sheriff’s Department: Over the weekend the Department was informed that the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) will […] Read More
Agreement Reached: Community Colleges Bureau Demobilization
December 4, 2020 — After asserting our rights to negotiate with the Department regarding the upcoming full curtailment and demobilization of Community Colleges Bureau, today, we can report an agreement […] Read More
UPDATE: Demobilization of Community College Bureau
November 24, 2020 – Today, a PPOA team consisting of Henry Jimenez, the newly sworn-in Board Member representing Security Officers, President Tab Rhodes, Vice-President Jim Blankenship, Secretary Tony Coleman, Executive […] Read More
Demobilization of Community College Bureau
This afternoon, PPOA received the information below from the Sheriff’s Department: “The Department just received word that the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) will not be renewing its […] Read More
Amazon Smile PPOA
When you shop, Amazon gives. In fact, Amazon will donate .5% of the proceeds of your purchases to the Star & Shield Foundation. These funds from Amazon Smile help the […] Read More
LASD Spouses Supporting Spouses
It is no secret that the demands and role of law enforcement officers is unlike any other occupation. The distinct nature of the job often extends to their spouses and […] Read More
NO on Measure J: Protect Essential Workers
Protect essential workers! Don’t let L.A. County supervisors permanently cut $500,000,000 from essential services provided by PPOA members, nurses, social workers and other public servants. Measure J is a step […] Read More