Sacramento County Deputy Killed in the Line of duty
January 18: The law enforcement community is mourning the tragic death of Sacramento County Sheriff's Deputy Adam Gibson. The 6-year department veteran was struck by gunfire from a suspect who had led deputies in a short pursuit that ended at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds. A second deputy and a K-9 were also shot by the suspect. Sadly, Deputy Gibson and the K-9 succumbed to their injuries. The second deputy was stabilized and is expected to survive.

Deputy Gibson is survived by his wife and 9-month old child. We ask that you keep the Gibson family and all of our brothers and sisters at the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office in your thoughts and prayers.
Meet and Confer re: Community College Bureau
January 19: PPOA participated in a 'meet and confer' with LASD executives and representatives from Community College Bureau on Tuesday. At this meeting, the final points of agreement draft was submitted regarding the transfer and shift schedule protocols for impacted Security Officers and Sergeants. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Tab Rhodes, Executive Board Member Tony Coleman, Board Member Jim Blankenship, Board Member Henry Jimenez, Sr. Labor Rep Venise Wallace, Labor Rep Teresa O'Neil and Intake Representative Kevin Thompson.
LA County Federation of Labor / Council on Political Education
January 19: PPOA Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. participated in a teleconference with the LA County Federation of Labor Council on Political Education (COPE) on Tuesday. The COPE conducted political candidate interviews for California State Senate District 30. This Senate seat requires a special election on March 2nd due to former Senator Holly Mitchell's election to the LA County Board of Supervisors, 2nd District. The COPE unanimously recommended endorsing Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager for the vacant Senate seat. This endorsement recommendation will be forwarded to the LA County Federation of Labor Executive Council for consideration. PPOA is one of 300 affiliated unions in the LA County Federation of Labor.
Meet and Confer re: LASD Policy and Procedures
January 20: PPOA took part in a 'meet and confer' with representatives from LASD and Employee Relations on Wednesday to discuss department policies and procedures. Participants from PPOA included President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint.
Coalition of County Unions
January 20: President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint participated in a teleconference with fellow representatives of the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) on Wednesday to discuss issues affecting PPOA members and other Los Angeles County employees. 

The CCU collectively represents more than 30,000 union members employed by the County of Los Angeles and is their unified voice on County-wide matters such as health insurance, vacation pay, retirement, and other issues that impact County employees and their families. 

COVID-19 Conference With PPOA Legal Team
January 21: 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.
California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations
January 21: PPOA joined dozens of fellow law enforcement unions for a CCLEA teleconference on Thursday to discuss the upcoming vacancy of the California Attorney General due to Xavier Becerra's pending appointment as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Fraternal Order of Police
January 22: Click here to read the latest biweekly news update from the California Fraternal Order of Police (CAFOP). 

PPOA is a proud member of California FOP Lodge 1, which represents public safety organizations throughout Los Angeles County. The statewide CAFOP is comprised of 30 lodges with 17,000 members.
Star & Shield Magazine Hits Mailboxes
PPOA members received the January issue of Star & Shield magazine last week. Inside, you'll find: 
  • New California Laws for 2021
  • Protecting Rights for Custody Assistants
  • PPOA Turns 70
  • Leaders Must Lead as Challenges Multiply

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