October 16: PPOA took part in a Meet and Confer with the Undersheriff, the Director of the Office of Constitutional Policing, two Assistant Sheriff's, two Chief's, County Counsel, and representatives from the Bureau of Labor Relations and Compliance to discuss proposed policy of Station and Unit Logos to LASD manual. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Nancy Escobedo, Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. and union legal counsel.

October 16: Los Angeles County Federation of Labor members, including Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr., gathered on Monday evening for the monthly "House of Labor" meeting. These sessions help County union leaders compare notes and consult with each other about the many issues impacting public employees throughout the County.

October 18: The monthly Board of Directors meeting for the Star & Shield Foundation was hosted on Wednesday. The Foundation was established by PPOA members in 2001 and has proudly raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy organizations and causes — including its most important mission to provide support for families of fallen officers.

October 18: LA County labor leaders, including PPOA Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr., hosted their monthly Coalition of County Unions (CCU) meeting to discuss issues impacting County employees. 

October 18: PPOA, ALADS, the LA Police Protective League (LAPPL), the Association of Deputy District Attorneys (ADDA), Long Beach POA (LBPOA), and the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) were proud to co-host a District Attorney Candidates Forum at the Pacific Palms Resort on Wednesday evening. The informative event brought together nine candidates campaigning to be Los Angeles County District Attorney and provided members with an opportunity to hear firsthand from each candidate about their experience, ideas and values. Members were also provided with a live stream link. The video will be available next week for members to watch at PPOA.com member access site.

October 19: PPOA took part in a Meet and Confer with the representatives from the Bureau of Labor Relations and Compliance to discuss Sergeant Transfers. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Nancy Escobedo, Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. and union legal counsel.

October 19: PPOA continued the Meet and Confer process with LA County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation executives regarding policy proposal changes for Firearm Qualification Minimum Standards. Participants from PPOA included President Nancy Escobedo, First Vice President Jay Chapman, Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr., and union legal counsel.

As most of you are aware, medical and dental premiums for 2024 are increasing nationwide and Los Angeles County is no exception. In fact, the new 2024 medical plan rates for County employees will be subject to an average increase of 10.4% more than the 2023 rates.

According to a letter sent from the LA County CEO to the Board of Supervisors on 9/12/23, insurance carriers have determined that health plan increases "are anticipated to be required to address projected price inflation, technology advances, plan utilization patters, and cost shifting from public to commercial payers."

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.

RSVP with full name to info@ppoa.com or (323) 261-3010