LASD Sergeant Christopher Bracks
EOW: 5/10/22
Family members, friends and colleagues of LA County Sheriff's Sergeant Christopher Bracks gathered at Rose Hills Memorial Park for funeral services on Thursday evening. PPOA Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr. attended on behalf of PPOA.

Sergeant Bracks and his wife, Custody Assistant Viviana Bracks, were participating in the 2022 Police Unity Tour, an annual 3-day bicycle ride on the East Coast during National Police Week, when Sergeant Bracks suffered a medical emergency that, sadly, claimed his life.

The 16-year LASD veteran was assigned to Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. He also proudly served our nation in the US Marine Corps.

Please continue to keep the Bracks family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
LAPD Officer Suffers Fatal Injury in Training Exercise
We were sincerely saddened to learn of the loss of LAPD Officer Houston Tipping last weekend. The five-year department veteran died on Sunday as a result of injuries sustained during a training exercise at the Elysian Park Academy earlier in the week. Officer Tipping was assigned to Devonshire Division and is survived by his parents and girlfriend.

PPOA extends heartfelt condolences to the Tipping family and all of our counterparts at LAPD.
Acknowledging Our Nation's Fallen Heroes
May 30: Our nation is forever indebted to the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the armed forces. PPOA stands with all surviving family members as we honor the memory of these fallen heroes.
PPOA Legislative Committee Meeting
May 31: The PPOA Legislative Committee hosted a teleconference with our full-time Sacramento legislative representatives — Lang, Hansen, Giroux and Kidane  — to discuss legislation that may potentially impact PPOA members and public safety employees statewide. Participants from PPOA included President Tab Rhodes, 1st Vice President Nancy Escobedo and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr.
Meet and Confer re: Scheduling of Sergeants
May 31: PPOA took part in a Meet and Confer with Department executives to discuss scheduling of Sergeants at San Dimas Station. President Rhodes represented PPOA at this meeting.
Fringe Benefits Negotiations Pre-Meeting
May 31: President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint joined fellow union leaders from the Coalition of County Unions for a pre-meeting to discuss strategies heading into negotiations with the County on the following day.
Unit 621 Contract Negotiations
June 1: The PPOA Unit 621 contract negotiations team assembled in San Dimas on Wednesday for the fifth round of salary contract bargaining with County executives, who participated via video conference.
 
Unit 621 is the official bargaining unit for the following LASD classifications: Custody Assistant, Civilian Investigator, Crime Analyst, Public Response Dispatcher, Court Services Specialist, Law Enforcement Technician, Security Assistant, Security Officer.

L A County Unions United Meeting
June 1: LA County union leaders hosted a teleconference on Wednesday to discuss the current status of salary contract bargaining. President Rhodes represented PPOA for this meeting.

Unions United is composed of 15 AFL-CIO labor organizations and represents 85,000 LA County employees. 
Fringe Benefits Negotiations
June 1: PPOA representatives joined fellow labor leaders from the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) for the opening round of fringe benefits negotiations with the County. During this initial virtual meeting, the CCU team presented a detailed contract proposal to County executives. President Rhodes and Executive Director Quint represented PPOA for these negotiations. The next round of negotiations is scheduled for June 8, 2022.

The current Fringe Benefits contract expired on March 31, 2022.
Unit 612 Contract Team Meeting
June 2: The PPOA Unit 612 Contract Negotiations team met on Thursday to strategize for the next round of contract talks with the County (scheduled for 6/9/22.)

The current contract for Sergeants and Lieutenants from the Sheriff's Department and District Attorney's Office expired on January 31, 2022.
Meet and Confer re: LASD COVID-19 Notice #60
June 2: PPOA took part in a Meet and Confer with Department executives to discuss the COVID-19 Notice #60. This notice from the Sheriff's Department pertains to vaccination and testing.

PPOA was represented by President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint and legal counsel at this meeting. A follow-up Meet and Confer is expected to be scheduled soon.
14th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament
PPOA will proudly host the 14th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament this Monday (6/6/22). Please note the PPOA office will be closed that day as staff members help coordinate the event. PPOA members in need of urgent assistance are asked to call (323) 261-3010.
Fraternal Order of Police
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, which represents public safety organizations throughout LA County and operates under the capable leadership of former PPOA President Roger Mayberry. Click here to read the latest weekly news update from California FOP.
 
Please make it a point to check out the 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. 

PPOA 22nd Annual Fishing Trip
Hundreds of PPOA members have enjoyed these trips over the last two decades and we hope you join us out on the ocean this summer! This event often sells out, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible.

DETAILS

Friday, July 15, 2022

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: 40 people
Cost: $48 per PPOA member (1 guest $48 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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