PPOA Week in Review: July 8, 2023

Custody Assistant Arthur Luna

End of Watch: July 1, 2023

We were sincerely saddened to learn of the passing of Custody Assistant Arthur Luna last Saturday. The 23-year department veteran was assigned to Men's Central Jail and we ask that you please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Memorial Service

Thursday, August 3, 2023

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Funeraria del Angel Pico Rivera

9107 E. Washington Boulevard

Pico Rivera 90660

Celebrating 247 Years of Independence

July 4: This week, our nation celebrated 247 years of independence. PPOA would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to generations of PPOA members who have dedicated their careers to serving fellow Americans.

Meet and Confer re: Measure R

July 6: PPOA and ALADS continued a Meet and Confer process with LA County representatives to discuss the impacts of Ballot Initiative Measure R, which was voted into law by LA County voters on March 3, 2020. This measure significantly strengthens civilian oversight of the Sheriff's Department.

Meeting participants from PPOA included President Nancy Escobedo and union legal counsel. An additional meeting will be scheduled in the near future.

PPOA Legislative Committee Meeting

July 7: PPOA Legislative Committee members hosted a teleconference with our Sacramento legislative representatives — Lang, Hansen, Giroux and Kidane — for the monthly discussion about legislative proposals in the current 2023-2024 session that could potentially impact PPOA members and public safety employees statewide. Additionally, the recently passed state budget was discussed in detail.

Meeting participants from PPOA included President Escobedo, 1st Vice President Jay Chapman, Legislative Committee Chair Art Reddy, and Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr.

PPOA has a proven track record of impactful legislative strategies that stretches back more than 50 years and has dramatically improved the rights and benefits of generations of PPOA members.

Click here to read about significant bills proposed in the most recent two-year legislative session that convened in December 2022, along with PPOA’s position on each of them.

Benefits Portal at PPOA.COM

In an effort to help PPOA members get an in-depth look at their benefits and payroll deductions, a "Benefits Portal" has been added to the PPOA.COM home page. This portal allows registered users to update their contact information, view their currently enrolled benefits and deductions, and obtain annual reporting on deductions. Please note this portal is separate from the other members-only sections of PPOA.COM and will require its own unique login credentials.

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.

Click here to read this week's Washington Watch.

23rd Annual PPOA Fishing Trip

Hundreds of PPOA members have enjoyed these annual trips over the last two decades and we hope you join us on the boat this year! This event often sells out, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. See flyer for details and contact Shannon at (323) 261-3010 to book your seat on the boat.

22nd Annual PPOA Pre-Labor Day BBQ

and General Membership Meeting

PPOA is excited to announce our 22nd Annual Pre-Labor Day BBQ and General Membership Meeting is scheduled for August 30th. Join hundreds of fellow PPOA members for this FREE, FUN event!

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Biscailuz Center
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Free lunch for PPOA members and immediate family, along with free giveaways, drawings, music, vendors and more...