March 2: In preparation for police memorial events this May, PPOA hosted a meeting on Saturday for families of peace officers killed in the line of duty. This event was coordinated by the Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) and provided family members with valuable information and resources as they plan trips to Sacramento and Washington DC for memorial events.

March 4: Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. and PPOA legal counsel met with LASD representatives to discuss the potential use of radio location capabilities. A follow-up meeting on this topic will be scheduled on a date to be determined.

March 4: PPOA representatives met with 14 newly-hired Custody Assistants at Biscailuz Center during their first day of orientation. Second Vice-President/CustodyAssistant Tony Coleman was joined by President Steve Johnson, Labor Representative Mark Sanchez and union staff to welcome members of C.A. Class #111 to PPOA.

March 5: PPOA was proud to fire up our BBQ trailer on Tuesday to provide support at a fundraiser for San Dimas Station personnel.

March 5: PPOA Legislative Committee members took part in a teleconference with our Sacramento legislative representatives — Lang, Hansen, Giroux and Kidane — for the monthly discussion about legislative proposals in the current 2023-2024 session that potentially impact PPOA members and public safety employees statewide.

Meeting participants from PPOA included President Steve Johnson, Board Member Roel Garcia, Legislative Consultant Art Reddy, and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr.

PPOA has a proven track record of impactful legislative strategies that stretches back more than 60 years and has dramatically improved the rights and benefits of generations of PPOA members.

March 5: Tuesday marked the final day to cast ballots in the California primary election and Los Angeles County residents weighed in on the following key races:

According to the latest update from the LA County Registrar-Recorder, voters narrowed the field to the final two candidates for the November election. District Attorney George Gascón has garnered 22.89% of the vote and will face former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, who has received 17.36% of total votes as of 03/07/24.

Supervisor Holly Mitchell has received 66.79% of total votes to date and will not likely face a runoff.

Supervisor Janice Hahn has received 56.30% of total votes to date and will not likely face a runoff.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger has received 59.22% of total votes to date and will not likely face a runoff

March 6: PPOA emailed an important advisement on Wednesday to Sheriff Security Officers who are members of this Association. Any Security Officer who did not receive the advisement is encouraged to send an email to info@ppoa.com, including full name and employee number.

March 6: PPOA participated in a Custody Joint Labor Management Committee (LMC) meeting with LASD representatives, including Assistant Sheriff Aloma and his staff, to discuss issues impacting PPOA members assigned to Custody Division. These Custody LMC meetings are the result of contract negotiations between PPOA and the Sheriff's Department, as outlined in Article 26 of the Unit 621 Memorandum of Understanding.

Meeting participants from PPOA included 2nd Vice President/Custody Assistant Tony Coleman, President Steve Johnson, and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr.

March 6: PPOA Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. and fellow Coalition of County Union members met with County executives to continue discussions regarding medical benefits issues.

March 8: PPOA President Steve Johnson and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. met with staff members from the office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell to discuss issues impacting PPOA members. The meeting was hosted in the Supervisor's community office in Torrance.

Supervisor Mitchell represents the 2nd District and is a former State Senator and Assembly member.

The five-member Board of Supervisors is the governing body of LA County and holds executive, legislative and quasi-judicial roles. The Board supervises all County departments, determines County and special district policies and sets salaries of County personnel.

Important news regarding FOP membership for retired PPOA members: When a sworn PPOA member retires and wishes to reactivate his/her FOP member benefits, the following step must be taken: To reactivate your membership as a retired peace officer, you will need to pay FOP annual dues of $40 for 2024. To do so, please send an email to the FOP Lodge 1 Secretary at wmwestermann@sbcglobal.net

More info at POPAFCU.org

More info at LASDretired.org

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