California Rescinds COVID-19 Statewide Emergency Declaration;
Los Angeles County to Follow Suit on March 31
It's official: Los Angeles County will end its COVID-19 emergency declaration on March 31st. This motion was approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting on Tuesday (2/28/23) — the same day the State of California formally rescinded the statewide emergency declaration that went into effect three years ago.

PPOA Legal Counsel Jim Cunningham spoke about these milestones at the delegates meeting on Tuesday and explained that this Association is committed to continue its support for members whose careers and livelihood have been impacted by COVID-19.
LA County Federation 'House of Labor' Meeting;
PPOA Board Member Sworn In
February 27: PPOA Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. joined fellow members of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor members at the IBEW Electrical Training Institute in Commerce on Monday evening for the monthly House of Labor meeting. In addition to discussions about the many issues impacting LA County employees, an oath of office was administered for new County Fed representatives, including PPOA Board Member Joe Walker. This officially provides the LASD Crime Analyst with voting rights for House of Labor meetings going forward.

The County Fed is comprised of more than 300 unions and labor organizations, representing more than 800,000 members.
PPOA Delegates Gather for First Meeting of 2023
February 28: PPOA Delegates met with union board members and staff on Tuesday evening in Monterey Park. Topics of discussion at the quarterly meeting included contracts, benefits, Senate Bill 2, and more. We extend special thanks to Sheriff Luna for stopping by the meeting and taking the time to speak with PPOA delegates.

The commitment of every delegate who joined us at the meeting is appreciated. Thank you for making it a priority to stay up-to-date on news affecting PPOA members.
Support for Pico Rivera Station Personnel
March 1: PPOA staff delivered an elliptical and sanitizers to Pico Rivera Station for use in the staff gym. 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 facilities 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. We've also arranged for NLCE to extend special pricing to any PPOA members interested in purchasing cardio equipment for personal use at home. For more info, call New Life Cardio at (800) 401-2446 and tell them you're a member of the Professional Peace Officers Association.
Professional Peace Officers Insurance Agency Meeting
March 1: The inaugural meeting of the newly configured Professional Peace Officers Insurance Agency (PPOIA) Board of Directors was hosted on Wednesday. The PPOIA Board includes three current PPOA board members, including PPOIA President Christopher Lee, and four members at large. PPOIA Directors are responsible for overseeing insurance products for members and establishing best business practices for the insurance agency.
Civilian Oversight Commission Addresses LASD Budget Priorities and Unmet Needs
March 2: The Civilian Oversight Commission for the LA County Sheriff’s Department hosted a virtual conference to discuss the LASD "Budget Process, Priorities and Challenges" for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Click here to watch the video of this meeting.

This budget conference included County leaders, law enforcement professionals, community partners, academics and members of the public. Ultimately, all LASD budget decisions rest with the LA County Board of Supervisors.

Speakers included:
  • Jamon Hicks, Civilian Oversight Commission member & Budget Ad Hoc Committee member
  • Sheila Williams, Senior Manager, L.A. County Chief Executive Office 
  • Jill Torres, Assistant Sheriff and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
  • Melanie Ochoa, Police Practices Director, ACLU of Southern California
Fraternal Order of Police News Update
PPOA members have long benefitted from our longtime affiliation with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the world's largest organization of law enforcement officers, with more than 364,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges nationwide. All active PPOA members are part of California FOP Lodge 1.

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 2023. To do so, please send an email to the FOP Lodge 1 Secretary: wmwestermann@sbcglobal.net. Be sure to include your full name and advise you are a retired PPOA member requesting membership with FOP.

Please make it a point to check out Washington Watch — a weekly update provided by the National FOP. We encourage PPOA members to stay up to date on the legislative news and activity impacting public safety personnel nationwide. 


March 8
PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
San Dimas

March 8
Homicide Bulldog Luncheon
Steven's Steakhouse, Commerce

March 11
HR-218 Qualification at PDC (Wayside) Range
Info: Pabner54@gmail.com

March 18
Memorial Service for Retired LASD Sergeant Jorge Chavez
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Covina

March 30
POPA Federal Credit Union Annual Membership Meeting
Sheraton Cerritos Hotel

April 1
PPOA Scholarship Applications Will be Posted Online
Completed applications will be due by 5/12/23

April 1-2
Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay

April 2
B2V BBQ hosted by Homicide Bureau, PPOA and ALADS
Sunset Parkway Business Center, Las Vegas

April 2-5
LASD Retiree Roundup
Riverside Resort and Casino, Laughlin

April 4
Cigar Night at LASD Retiree Roundup
Hosted by PPOA on Riverside Resort Pool Patio

April 12
PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
San Dimas

May 6
LASD Retired Female Deputies Social Club Luncheon
Crowne Plaza, Ventura

May 10
PPOA Board of Directors Meeting
San Dimas

May 20
Former LA Deputy Sheriffs in Texas Luncheon
Waskom, Texas
Info: EastLADan21@gmail.com

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