Agreement Reached on New Fringe Benefits Contract |
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August 31: On Tuesday, PPOA hosted the first of two legal meetings this week in order for President Tab Rhodes, Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr., Senior Labor Rep. Venise Wallace, Labor Rep. Teresa O'Neil, Intake Rep. Kevin Thompson and PPOA attorneys to address and analyze COVID-19 issues impacting PPOA members. PPOA representatives now meet twice a week to stay current in all aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related negotiations. This dedication of PPOA resources will continue to supplement and enhance the efforts of the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) to negotiate reasonable terms as well as mitigate impacts on PPOA membership regarding this issue.
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Meeting with Sheriff Villanueva |
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August 31: President Rhodes participated in the regularly scheduled quarterly meeting between Sheriff Villanueva and PPOA. Other attendees included Undersheriff Murakami and Commander Valdez. Topics of discussion included the intentions of the Department related to the County’s Executive Order on vaccine mandates, the recent requirement of college transcripts for the lieutenants exam process, morale, and individual member issues.
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20th Annual PPOA BBQ & General Membership Meeting |
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September 1: PPOA board and staff members hosted the 20th Annual PPOA Pre-Labor Day BBQ & General Membership Meeting on Wednesday at Biscailuz Training Center. It was exciting to catch up with so many friends we haven't seen for far too long. PPOA is grateful to all who helped us honor the hard-working men and women who truly put the “labor” in Labor Day!
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Meeting re: POST Training Requirements |
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September 1: Executive Director Quint appeared in person before the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to address the recent decision from the Commission to seek regulatory changes to minimum training requirements for newly hired District Attorney Investigators. |
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Negotiations with LA County CEO re: Vaccination Mandates |
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September 1: On Wednesday, PPOA representatives joined fellow Coalition of County Unions (CCU) leaders for another round of negotiations with the LA County CEO's Office regarding the COVID-19 vaccination mandates for County employees. Participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Executive Board Member Coleman, Executive Director Quint and union legal counsel. The County, having taken notes in previous conversations have incorporated many members’ concerns which have now been presented in their FIRST proposal. All CCU representatives are reviewing with their legal counsel and preparing for the additional meetings with the County, planned for next week upon return from the holiday.
PPOA, as an organization, is a relentless advocate for the health of its members and safety of working conditions. From this perspective, PPOA insists on our employer partners to provide appropriate PPE, and follow the CDC guidelines as it relates to the workplace. Additionally, PPOA supports members utilizing the available COVID-19 vaccines as their beliefs permit. PPOA continues to negotiate impacts of the County’s Executive Order to mandate COVID-19 vaccination, because due process was bypassed, and members’ rights to employment are being challenged.
Please monitor PPOA communications for accurate and timely information. PPOA will continue to provide our membership with correct information as the impacts of the vaccine mandates are negotiated.
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Sheriff Discusses Current Events |
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September 1: Sheriff Villanueva hosted a Facebook live stream on Wednesday to discuss current events, including a deputy wounded in an on-duty shooting, the Civilian Oversight Commission and more.
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Legislative Committee Meeting |
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September 2: PPOA board and staff hosted a teleconference with our full-time Sacramento legislative representatives —Lang, Hansen, Giroux and Kidane — to review the status of pending legislation that could potentially impact PPOA members and public safety employees throughout the state. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Board Member Nancy Escobedo and Executive Director Quint.
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Meeting with Sheriff's Department re: Vaccine Mandates |
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September 2: PPOA and ALADS representatives participated in the second Meet and Confer with LASD executives to discuss the Department's plans and intentions related to the County's COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates.
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Manual of Policy and Procedures Revisions |
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September 2: PPOA representatives met with Employee Relations and the Professional Standards Administration to discuss revisions to the Manual of Policy and Procedures. Meeting participants from PPOA included President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint and PPOA legal counsel. |
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Transcript Requirement for Lieutenant Applicants |
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September 3: Over the objections of PPOA earlier in the week, the Department communicated to numerous lieutenant test applicants:
“The Department is aware of Lieutenant applicant concerns involving the 2021 Lieutenant Promotional Examination. The concerns involve the possible submission of fictitious degrees (certificates) required for the Rating from Record component of the examination. In light of these concerns, the Sworn Examinations Unit (SEU) will require each candidate to submit copies of official transcripts from an accredited college or university to determine the legitimacy of the degree. Copies must be stamped or marked "official" by the respective college or university and be sent directly to the SEU by the respective college or university. You will also have the option to hand-deliver sealed copies of official transcripts…You will have until Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., to submit your official transcripts to the SEU by email at seupromotionalteam@lasd.org or hand-deliver… If you are unable to provide a copy of the requested documents by September 30, 2021, a supervisory inquiry may be initiated. If any false records have been provided to the Department, the Department may initiate an investigation into any such allegations.”
PPOA continues to strenuously object to this change of working conditions and additional burden being placed on our membership. For more information, click here to read the letter sent to Sheriff Villanueva outlining the request for an immediate cease and desist.
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Fraternal Order of Police |
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PPOA is a longtime member of 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.
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.
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