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Read More Star & Shield Foundation Since 2001, the Star & Shield Foundation has proudly raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support worthy organization and causes, members in need and, most importantly, the families of fallen officers. Read More Benefits of Membership PPOA offers an array of benefits that go beyond the workplace. Members enjoy group discounts, access to exclusive programs and events, Star & Shield magazine and more. Read More Uniform Store Members save up to 35 percent off retail prices for LASD uniforms, clothing and equipment purchased through our online store. Read More PPOA News Spotlight L.A. Community College Board Approves New 6-Month Contract with Sheriff’s Department December 12, 2020 — 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 is a positive development that prevents a full curtailment of the LASD Community College Bureau, it is important to note […] 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 put on its agenda a contract to continue services with the Department. The contract agreement will be posted on the LACCD Board agenda this Wednesday […] 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 security contract with the Sheriff’s Department when the current contract expires on December 31, 2020. The LACCD does not want armed law enforcement personnel providing security […] Read More L.A. Community College... Breaking Development... Demobilization of Community... Star & Shield Magazine January 2021 PPOA Turns 70 PPOA’s 70 Years of Professional Representation Protecting Rights for Custody Assistants as Challenges Multiply What Will 2021 Hold for Us? New Year, New Director! Leaders Must Lead View the Articles Hidden Word Contest PPOA Steer Clear Holiday Free Ride Program PPOA wants to ensure that all members make it home safely while celebrating and socializing during the holidays. The PPOA “Steer Clear” program offers reimbursements to active members of this association who use Uber or Lyft between November 26, 2020, and January 1, 2021. This reimbursement offer is limited to one roundtrip or two one-way trips not exceeding 30 miles total. Valid for UberX and Standard Lyft rides only. Tips not included. Offer limited to active, full dues-paying PPOA members. If you plan to enjoy adult beverages this season, please do so responsibly. And if you’re not in condition to drive safely, make sure to use Uber or Lyft and email your receipt to info@ppoa.com (using your personal non-LASD email address) for reimbursement. We sincerely hope PPOA members enjoy a safe and happy holiday season! More Info » President’s Message January 2021 PPOA Turns 70 Back in 1951, a cadre of deputy sheriffs, county marshals and district attorney investigators created an association to protect their bargaining rights, which is known today as the (PPOA). As we enter 2021, PPOA will be celebrating 70 years of service to its now-9,000-plus members. Read More PPOA News L.A. Community College Board Approves New 6-Month Contract with Sheriff’s Department December 14, 2020 December 12, 2020 — This afternoon, the Los Angeles Community College District… Read More Breaking Development in Community Colleges Bureau Demobilization December 8, 2020 At 4:40PM this afternoon (12/7/20), PPOA received the information below from the… Read More Agreement Reached: Community Colleges Bureau Demobilization December 7, 2020 December 4, 2020 — After asserting our rights to negotiate with the Department… Read More Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events at this time. Facebook Facebook Posts Temporarily Unavailable. Twitter A somber day for the LA law enforcement community mourning the loss of two dedicated public servants. Both men passed yesterday from complications of COVID-19. We extend sincere... Truly saddened to learn of the line-of-duty death of CHP Officer Andy Ornelas today. PPOA extends heartfelt condolences to his wife, the Ornelas family and all of our brothers... Starbucks giving free coffee to frontline responders, military members in December Starbucks is giving back to the medical community for the important work being done in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Compton deputy thanks supporters in video message weeks after she and her partner were shot, wounded The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tweeted an emotional video of Deputy Claudia Apolinar. Security Officer (S.O.) Jimenez was sworn into the PPOA Board at the Nov. meeting. The 20-year LASD veteran from S.O. Class #1 ... As the nation gets set to acknowledge the service of America’s veterans tomorrow, PPOA is honored to salute our men & women in uniform, past & present. Today’s the day! Make sure to cast your VOTE. https://t.co/JYj6D5QW52 Four years ago today, SGT Al Lopez died in the line of duty. His passing was a heart-wrenching loss for his unit, his department, and most importantly, his family, including his... Protect victims of violent crime by sharing this message and voting YES on Prop 20! #KeepCalSafe Fallen Officers Tribute Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Office EOW: Jun 06, 2020 At approximately 1:30pm on Saturday, June 6, 2020, the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a suspicious van in a turnout near Jamison Creek Road in Boulder Creek. The caller reported... Read More Deputy Deputy Terrell D. Young Riverside Sheriff's Department EOW: Apr 02, 2020 In the early morning hours of April 2, 2020, Deputy Terrell Young, a 15-year veteran of the Riverside Sheriff’s Department, passed away from complications related to the COVID-19 virus. Deputy... Read More Deputy Brian Ishmael El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office EOW: Oct 23, 2019 In the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 23, 2019, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office received a request for service for suspected theft at a residential marijuana grow in the area of Sand... Read More Officer Andre Moye, Jr. CHP – Riverside Area EOW: Aug 12, 2019 At approximately 5:37pm on Monday, August 12, 2019, Officer Andre Moye, Jr., of the CHP Riverside Area Office conducted a traffic stop on a white GMC truck in the area of Box Springs Boulevard and Eastridge... Read More Officer Tara O’Sullivan Sacramento Police Department EOW: Jun 19, 2019 On Wednesday, June...