LA County Employee Relations Commission Meeting
April 26: PPOA President Tab Rhodes and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. attended the monthly teleconference for the LA County Employee Relations Commission (ERCOM) on Monday. ERCOM was established in 1969 to regulate labor relations in LA County with particular focus centered on bargaining units, the investigation and hearing of unfair labor practice charges and more. 
Legislative Coalition Meeting
April 26: President Rhodes participated in a teleconference with numerous law enforcement organizations of Southern California to discuss and strategize the voluminous number of legislative bills introduced this year in Sacramento. This meeting, hosted by the San Bernardino Employee Benefits Association, is the first in a series to continue throughout the legislative session. For those monitoring, Senate Bill 2 (SB2, Bradford) is by far the highest priority of all law enforcement organizations. This week, SB2 moved out of the Judiciary Committee with amendment language which will now be reviewed by all interested parties.
Meet and Confer re: Proposed SCV Station Jailer Positions
April 27: PPOA representatives took part in a Meet and Confer with LASD Patrol Division executives to discuss proposed Station Jailer positions for the new Santa Clarita Valley Station scheduled to open this July. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Executive Board Member Tony Coleman and Executive Director Quint.
Deputy Sustains Serious Injuries in Traffic Collision
April 28: An on-duty motorcycle deputy assigned to Santa Clarita Valley Station was hospitalized with serious injuries after a traffic collision with a semi-truck early Wednesday morning. According to reports, the truck was attempting to turn left into a driveway and failed to yield to oncoming traffic. The collision left Deputy Chad Perrigo in critical but stable condition. "We are extremely thankful that Deputy Perrigo survived this horrific collision," said President Rhodes. "Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers as he begins the road to recovery."
Law Enforcement Technician Classification Study
April 28: PPOA board and staff members met on Wednesday with representatives from the Sheriff's Department, Personnel, Technology Support Division and Communications and Fleet Management Bureau to discuss the ongoing Law Enforcement Technician (LET) classification study. The teleconference was led by PPOA Board Member/LET Jim Blankenship and he was joined by President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint. The meeting included an initial review of a proposed LET position questionnaire expected to be sent to all LETs in the future.

LET Class Study Background: Upon recommendation from the LET Labor Management Committee (a byproduct of contract negotiations between PPOA, County and LASD), the CEO Classification Division is conducting a review of the staffing and classification concept, standards and duties of LETs throughout the department. For more information about the study, click here to read "The Quest for Equality and Reform for LETs" by PPOA Board Member Jim Blankenship.
LASD Chief Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
April 28: Chief Eli Vera announced his plans to run for LA County Sheriff in 2022. The 33-year department veteran is currently at the helm of the LASD Technology and Support Division, where he oversees Scientific Services, Data Systems, Records and Identification and Communications and Fleet Management Bureaus. He is married to a retired sheriff's sergeant and two of his four children are LASD deputies.
Sheriff Discusses Current Events
April 28: Sheriff Alex Villanueva hosted a Facebook live stream on Wednesday to discuss current events, including vaccinations, DST requirements, consent decrees and more.
Supporting Fitness for PPOA Members
April 29: PPOA staff members delivered a treadmill for the gym at the new Santa Clarita Valley Station scheduled to open this July. In a continuing effort to support members, the 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 units 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. PPOA has also arranged for NLCE to extend special pricing to any PPOA member interested in purchasing cardio equipment for personal use at home. Call Jason at New Life Cardio for more info: (323) 345-7216.
Deputy Jack Williams Memorial Highway Dedication Ceremony
April 29:  On Thursday, PPOA sent an email to members with details for the upcoming Memorial Highway Dedication Ceremony for fallen Deputy Jack Williams (EOW: 5/29/79). Please join us on May 29th to honor his service and sacrifice.

Labor Management Committee Meeting
April 30: PPOA representatives took part in a Labor Management Committee teleconference yesterday with Assistant Sheriff Limon and staff from Employee Relations and Personnel. Topics of discussion included an extensive briefing on the proposed budget recommendations of the L.A. County’s Chief Financial Officer for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and the impacts on PPOA members, as well as continued talks on the need for additional Station Jailers. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Rhodes and Executive Board Member Coleman.
End of Watch: March 2021
We extend sincere condolences to the families and friends of the following PPOA members who passed in March 2021:

Retired Sergeant Ralph Kenealy
EOW: 3/04/21
Class #112

Retired Sergeant Dondra Cullins
EOW: 3/18/21
Class #228
Email condolences to: pantherblk24@aol.com

Retired Captain Edwin Coffeen
EOW: 3/20/21
Class #60
Email condolences to: bch2baykay@cox.net

Retired Deputy Daniel Gilmore
EOW: 3/25/21
Email condolences to: cheerleaderonthedime@yahoo.com
College Scholarships Available at PPOA.COM
PPOA is proud to announce that 12 scholarships worth $13,500 total are available to help further the education of PPOA members and their sons and daughters. The deadline to apply is close of business (5:00 pm) on May 14, 2021. Since this program's inception nine years ago, PPOA has awarded approximately $100,000 in scholarships to members of the PPOA family. For more information about the 2021 scholarships, including criteria and applications, please visit PPOA.COM
PPOA 21st Annual Fishing Trip
July 16, 2021
Hundreds of PPOA members have enjoyed these trips over the last 20 years and we hope you join us out on the ocean this summer! Per social distancing guidelines from LBM Sportfishing, our 85-foot boat will be limited to 36 people, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. PPOA fishing trips sell out every year.

DETAILS

Friday, July 16, 2021

Gathering spot:
Pierpoint Landing
200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
Please arrive no later than 5:30 am
Boat leaves promptly at 6:00 am

Destination:    
Catalina and/or local waters

Boat:
85 ft. Enterprise 
Capacity for PPOA fishing trip:
36 person capacity
All participants must have masks.

Cost:
$45 per PPOA member (1 guest $45 allowed per member)
Reservations are first come, first served. 
Call PPOA to book your spot: (323) 261-3010

Fishing license required. Purchase in advance or arrive early to purchase 1-day license. Rod/reel rental can be reserved with LBM Sportfishing: (562) 598-6649.
Coffee and lunch will be provided by PPOA.

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