COVID-19 Conference with PPOA Legal Team
May 26: Tuesday represented the first regularly scheduled meeting of the week for President Tab Rhodes, Executive Director Wayne Quint, Labor Rep. Venise Wallace, Labor Rep. Teresa O'Neil, Intake Rep. Kevin Thompson and PPOA attorneys to address and analyze COVID-19 issues impacting PPOA members.
COVID-19 Conference with Employee Relations
May 26: A conference call was conducted on Tuesday to discuss COVID-19 testing protocol changes for LASD employees. Meeting participants included President Rhodes, Board Member Ryan Vienna, Executive Director Quint and representatives from Employee Relations.
Conference with Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner
May 26: A teleconference was hosted on Tuesday for PPOA Board Member Joyce Kato, Executive Director Quint, Labor Representative O'Neil, Intake Representative Thompson and executives from the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Discussions centered on COVID-19 issues impacting members.
Communications Committee Meeting
May 27:  The PPOA Communications Committee is tasked with ensuring that PPOA connects effectively with members on multiple mediums, including:
·      PPOA.COM website
·      Email from PPOA
·      PPOA Facebook
·      PPOA mobile app
·      Star & Shield magazine

PPOA Board Members Tony Coleman, Chris Lee, and Ryan Vienna joined President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint along with staff members and the PPOA mobile app development team for a conference call on Wednesday. This is a series of meetings to discuss ongoing enhancement of communication with PPOA members. 
Addressing Safety Concerns of Security Officers at DPSS Facility
May 27: Board Member Jody Clounch and President Rhodes toured the South Family Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) facility on Wednesday with Captain Britta Steinbrenner, Lieutenant Ulysses Cruz, Employee Relations representatives and Dr. Nweke of DPSS. The purpose of the tour was to address safety concerns of the team of Sheriff's Security Officers assigned to this 198,000 square foot facility. All constructive criticism was well received. Information is being gathered and discussed between LASD and DPSS, with corrective actions pending.
Law Enforcement Technician Class Study
May 28: A conference call was conducted on Thursday to discuss issues related to the ongoing Law Enforcement Technician class study. Participants included PPOA Vice President Jim Blankenship, President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint, Chief Mark Glatt, Captain Judy Anderson and representatives from Employee Relations and LASD Personnel.

LET Class Study Background: Upon recommendation from the L.E.T. Labor Management Committee (a byproduct of contract negotiations between PPOA, County and LASD), the CEO Classification Division is conducting a review of the staffing and classification concept, standards and duties of LETs throughout the department. For more information about the study,  click here to read "The Quest for Equality and Reform for LETs" by Vice President Blankenship.

Meet and Confer Regarding Child Welfare Checks
May 28: A "Meet and Confer" conference call was conducted on Thursday to discuss the implementation, concerns and potential consequences of the newly proposed practice of child welfare checks being conducted by LASD (DOC Notification #55.) Participants included President Rhodes, Board Member Carlos Marquez, Executive Director Quint, Captain Michael Hanneman, and representatives from Special Victims Bureau and Employee Relations.
Conference to Discuss LA County Budget
May 28: President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint joined fellow Coalition of County Union leaders and LA County CEO Budget representatives for a conference call on Thursday. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss projected budgetary issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the LA County budget for Fiscal Year 20-21, starting July 1, 2020. A presentation from the CEO's office on the circumstances was presented, creating more questions and the need for further information and time to review. This meeting is anticipated to be the first of many in the future with all parties as the overall economic effects of the pandemic are yet to be identified.
Note re: LA County Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony
The 51st Los Angeles County Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 20th at STARS Center. Due to the pandemic, the event was streamed online ( click here to view video ) and not open for the public to attend in person. The PPOA Week in Review on May 23rd referenced the names of the four fallen LA County peace officers whose names will be added to the wall. However, two additional fallen officers were not on that Week in Review list, so PPOA would like to honor and acknowledge LAPD Officer Juan Jose Diaz (EOW: July 27, 2019) and Anaheim Town Marshal Rudolph Bohn (EOW: September 1886) for their service and sacrifice.

PPOA has been proud to help sponsor this event for decades. President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint were honored to be present at the ceremony with Sheriff Villanueva, LAPD Chief Michael Moore, Chief of Coroner Investigations for the LA County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner Brian Elias and local law enforcement leaders.

PPOA BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT:
Fraternal Order of Police Legal Defense Plan
All active PPOA members are also Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 1 members. This FOP membership provides active PPOA members with legal defense coverage for civil and criminal actions arising in the scope of law enforcement duties. To learn more about the Fraternal Order of Police, please visit FOP.NET.

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