Mourning the Loss of LASD Sergeant Christopher Bracks
End of Watch: 5/10/22
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PPOA was sincerely saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of LASD Sergeant Christopher Bracks on Tuesday. Sergeant Bracks and his wife, Custody Assistant Viviana Bracks, were participating in the 2022 Police Unity Tour, an annual 3-day bicycle ride on the East Coast during National Police Week, when Sergeant Bracks suddenly suffered a medical emergency that, sadly, claimed his life.
Sergeant Bracks was 44-years old and a dedicated 16-year LASD veteran. We ask that you keep his wife and the entire Bracks family in your thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
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June 2022 Primary Election - PPOA Endorsement Guide
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May 9: Monday was the final day for counties throughout the state to send (via USPS) mail-in ballots to registered voters. To cast a ballot in this year's primary election, voters must register by May 23, 2022.
Ballots can be filled out and either mailed back or taken to a ballot drop box. They must be postmarked by June 7 to be counted.
Members are encouraged to use the PPOA endorsement guide below when voting in the primary election:
COUNTY
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Eli Vera for LA County Sheriff
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Robert M. Hertzberg for LA County Supervisor, District 3
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Jeffrey Prang for LA County Assessor
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Sharon Ransom for LA County Superior Court Judge, Seat No. 60
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Ryan Dibble for LA County Superior Court Judge, Seat No. 67
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Leslie Gutierrez for LA County Superior Court Judge, Seat No. 90
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Melissa Lyons for LA County Superior Court Judge, Seat No. 90
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Richard Quiñones for LA County Superior Court Judge, Seat 151
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Jim Fryhoff for Ventura County Sheriff
NATIONAL
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Mike Garcia for Congress, 25th District
STATE
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Anne Marie Shubert for Attorney General
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Fiona Ma for Treasurer
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Burton Brink for Assembly, 49th District
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Rob Cancio for Assembly, 64th District
CITY/LOCAL
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Todd Rogers for Lakewood City Council
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Steve Croft for Lakewood City Council
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Veronica Lucio for Lakewood City Council
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Ryan Vienna for San Dimas City Council
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Brandon Moon for San Dimas City Council
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Emmett Badar for San Dimas City Mayor
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Meeting to Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on PPOA Members
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May 10: PPOA representatives participated in the weekly teleconference to assess the impact of COVID-19 on PPOA members.
Meeting participants from PPOA included President Tab Rhodes, Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr., Senior Labor Rep. Venise Wallace, Labor Rep. Teresa O'Neil, Intake Rep. Kevin Thompson and PPOA legal counsel.
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Support for PPOA Members at Marina del Rey Station |
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May 10: PPOA staff members delivered a treadmill and hand sanitizers to the employee gym at Marina del Rey Station on Tuesday. In a continuing effort to support members, PPOA's Star & Shield Foundation teams up with New Life Cardio Equipment (NLCE) each year to secure a limited number of treadmills and ellipticals for employee gyms at units throughout the County. The machines are purchased by the Foundation at discounted pricing and delivered by PPOA to units in need of new exercise equipment. PPOA has also arranged for NLCE to extend special pricing to any PPOA members interested in purchasing cardio equipment for personal use at home. Call New Life Cardio for more info: (323) 345-7216.
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PPOA Board of Directors Meeting |
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May 11: PPOA's monthly Board of Directors meeting was held in San Dimas on Wednesday. Directors present included President Tab Rhodes, 1st Vice President Nancy Escobedo, 2nd Vice President Tony Coleman, Secretary Jose Rios, Treasurer Joyce Kato, and Board Members Joel Barnett, Jim Blankenship, Jay Chapman, Gerry Garcia, Chris Lee, Tony Romo and Jim Schallert. Collectively, the PPOA board brings approximately 300 years of County experience to the table.
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Support for PPOA Members at Crescenta Valley Station |
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May 11: PPOA delivered a treadmill and hand sanitizers to the employee gym at Crescenta Valley Station on Wednesday. In a continuing effort to support members, PPOA's Star & Shield Foundation teams up with New Life Cardio Equipment (NLCE) each year to secure a limited number of treadmills and ellipticals for employee gyms at units throughout the County. The machines are purchased by the Foundation at discounted pricing and delivered by PPOA to units in need of new exercise equipment.
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LA County Unions United Meeting |
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May 11: Executive Director Quint participated in a teleconference on Wednesday afternoon with fellow labor leaders from unions throughout LA County to discuss the current status of contract bargaining for PPOA and other unions throughout the County. Unions United is composed of 15 AFL-CIO labor organizations and represents 85,000 LA County employees. |
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Unit 612 Contract Negotiations |
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May 12: The PPOA Unit 612 Contract Negotiations team met with County executives on Thursday via video conference to continue negotiations for a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The current contract for Sergeants and Lieutenants from the Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office expired on January 31, 2022. This marked the 11th round of negotiations between Unit 612 and LA County representatives.
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Support for San Dimas Station/Memorial Tribute |
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May 12: PPOA was honored to support San Dimas Station personnel on Thursday during their annual in-memoriam tribute to the late LA County Constable William Funkhouser. On May 14, 1922, Constable Funkhouser was shot and killed after tracking a burglary suspect into the hills of San Dimas. He was survived by his wife and nine children.
PPOA staff set up our BBQ trailer in order to provide a freshly gilled lunch for all in attendance at the event, including Constable Funkhouser's great-grandson (at center of photo) and family members who traveled from Arizona to participate in the ceremony.
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National Police Week 2022 |
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On Sunday, May 15th, the National FOP will honor 563 officers who have fallen in the service of others. The NFOP has produced a video tribute highlighting the 41st Annual FOP Peace Officers Memorial Service.
The Fraternal Order of Police National Lodge and National Auxiliary, in partnership with the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, are pleased to offer the 2022 National Police Week mobile app. The app includes the roll call of names of those being honored at the U.S. Capital on May 15th and contains the official list of names newly engraved on the Memorial wall.
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PPOA Members / End of Watch Tribute |
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We extend our sincere condolences to the family members and friends of the following PPOA members who passed in February 2020:
Retired Lieutenant Richard Didion – EOW: 2/1/22
LASD ret. 2019
Academy class 160
US National Guard veteran
Retired Sergeant Henry Aldana – EOW: 2/8/22
LASD ret. 2002
US Army veteran
Sergeant Frank Murillo – EOW: 2/8/22
LASD active member
Retired Captain John Thurman – EOW: 2/8/22
LASD ret. 1992
US Army veteran
Retired Lieutenant John Capitano – EOW: 2/11/22
LADA ret. 1983 (former LASD Deputy – Class #59)
Retired Deputy Frank Rezac Jr. – EOW: 2/16/22
LASD ret. 2006
Academy class 283
Retired Supervising Investigator Rodney Chapman – EOW: 2/24/22
LADA ret. 2004 (former LA County Deputy Marshal)
US Air Force veteran
Father of PPOA Board Member Jay Chapman
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PPOA 22nd Annual Fishing Trip |
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Hundreds of PPOA members have enjoyed these trips over the last 20 years and we hope you join us out on the ocean this summer! This event often sells out, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible.
DETAILS
Friday, July 15, 2022
Gathering spot: Pierpoint Landing
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Please arrive no later than 5:30 am
Boat leaves promptly at 6:00 am
Destination: Catalina and/or local waters
Boat: 85 ft. Enterprise
Capacity for PPOA fishing trip: 40 people
Cost: $48 per PPOA member (1 guest $48 allowed per member)
Reservations are first come, first served.
Call PPOA to book your spot: (323) 261-3010
Fishing license required. Purchase in advance or arrive early to purchase 1-day license. Rod/reel rental can be reserved with LBM Sportfishing: (562) 598-6649.
Coffee and lunch will be provided by PPOA.
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Raffle Tickets Available for 6 Ft. Tall Gun Safe |
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PPOA will be raffling off an impressive 6-foot tall Liberty gun safe and all proceeds will benefit the Star & Shield Foundation. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament on June 6th. Winner need not be present.
To purchase tickets, please call PPOA at (323) 261-3010.
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