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
Public Safety News
TWO CRUCIAL WINS FOR PPOA MEMBERS
NO LAYOFFS! Today, Director Lisa Garrett of the Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources officially notified the Sheriff’s Department that “a workforce reduction will not be required” as previously […] Read More
Recovery Continues for 18-Year LASD Veteran: ‘Whether I crawl, walk or run, I will get there’
A male suspect who brutally attacked a station jailer at Lakewood Sheriff’s Station two years ago was sentenced this week to 16 years in state prison for the cowardly assault. […] Read More
Defend PPOA Members! Imperative Call to Action re: SB731
Please contact, email, send social media message, and/or call the legislators below strongly urging a NO vote. Senate Bill 731, if passed as written, will be devastating for PPOA members, their […] Read More
County Supervisors Finalize Vote to Place ‘Defunding’ Initiative on November Ballot
August 4, 2020 — Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors finalized the vote about a proposed ballot initiative seeking to “redistribute” funding away from public safety. If approved by LA […] Read More
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. […] 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, […] 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 […] 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 […] Read More