New D.A. Bureau of Investigations Chief Sworn In
February 1: Robert Arcos was sworn in on Monday as head of the LA County DA Bureau of Investigation. The former LAPD assistant chief will lead nearly 300 sworn peace officers assigned to the Bureau of Investigation, which supports the investigative work of roughly 1,000 deputy district attorneys. "Chief Arcos is a respected law enforcement leader," said PPOA President Tab Rhodes, "and we look forward to working with him in order to protect the rights and interests of PPOA members in the DA's Office." PPOA Executive Board Member/LADAI Lieutenant Robert Maus added: "Our new Chief will play a crucial role in moving the DA's Office forward and PPOA stands ready to provide guidance and accountability."
Meet and Confer re: Schedule Re-Alignment
February 3: PPOA engaged in two separate 'meet and confer' teleconferences on Wednesday with LASD representatives to address the Community Colleges schedule re-alignment for Sheriff's Security Officers. Participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Board Member Henry Jimenez, Board Member Tony Coleman, Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr., Sr. Labor Representative Venise Wallace and Intake Representative Kevin Thompson.
California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations
February 3: President Rhodes joined fellow representatives of the Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations (CCLEA) for a teleconference on Wednesday to discuss issues impacting public safety personnel locally and statewide.

CCLEA is the state's largest law enforcement organization, representing more than 40 police associations and 150,000 peace officers. For more information, visit CCLEA.ORG
Sheriff Discusses Current Events
February 3: Sheriff Alex Villanueva hosted a Facebook live stream on Wednesday to discuss current events including COVID-19, crime rates, parole hearings, CCWs, and more.

COVID-19 Conference With PPOA Legal Team
February 4: PPOA hosted its weekly legal meeting on Thursday in order for President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint, Sr. Labor Rep. Wallace, Labor Rep. O'Neil, Intake Representative Thompson and PPOA attorneys to address and analyze COVID-19 issues impacting PPOA members.
Final Session of California Contract Cities Association
Virtual Sacramento Legislative Tour
February 4: On Thursday, President Rhodes participated in the California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) final installment of a multi-week virtual Sacramento legislative tour. The tour allows CCCA members to directly interface with legislators and this week's speakers included Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Senator Susan Rubio and Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer.

Click here learn about the CCCA, which represents 73 cities and more than 7.5 million residents.
Community Colleges Schedule Re-Alignment
February 4: PPOA and the Sheriff's Department finalized the process of realigning schedules related to Security Officers assigned to Community Colleges Bureau (CCB). With the shortages of personnel at each campus, creating new schedules compliant with the new contract and providing sufficient coverage for officer safety concerns complicated the ensuing re-bid process. As recently as Wednesday evening, PPOA Board Member Henry Jimenez, President Tab Rhodes, and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. all took to the phones to make personal contact with over 60% of the CCB Security Officers, gathering information and input to ensure the scheduling process was as painless to membership as possible. For more details, click here to read the email sent from PPOA to Security Officers on Thursday.
New from Fraternal Order of Police:
Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry Coverage
The current FOP HR-218 Plan coverage will be replaced with the FOP Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry Legal Defense Coverage (CCC). The expanded coverage will offer Unlimited Legal Defense for civil and criminal claims associated with the legal carrying and/or use of a weapon: all reasonable and necessary Legal Defense Costs are now covered in full when using a Plan Attorney. This new expanded Plan will provide coverage not only for those retirees who were qualified under LEOSA, but also those retirees who are qualified under their own state laws to carry a concealed weapon.
 
To submit a CCC Application, click here to fill out the form. You will receive your ID card, plan booklet and certificate of participation within 30 days after the approval of your application.
 
For immediate assistance, please contact us at 800-341-6038 or info@foplegal.com.
PPOA Political Action Committee Annual Notification
Any member who does not wish to contribute to LAPPOA’s PAC, Independent Expenditure Committee or Issues Committee may so designate by checking the statement below and mailing this statement to LAPPOA at 188 E. Arrow Hwy. San Dimas, CA 91773:
 
              “I, ___________ (member name, employee number) do not want any of my LAPPOA membership dues used for political purposes. Note: Membership dues will not be reduced for any member who does not want their membership dues used for political purposes”.

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