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PPOA AFFILIATIONS Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement (SCALE)

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California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation

PPOA STAFF MEMBERSWAYNE QUINT, Executive Director

NOEL CABRERA, Media Specialist

CLARE FRANCO, Administrative Assistant

NORMA GOMEZ, Administrative Assistant

KAREN KEESLAR, Legislative Representative

JOHN LOVELL, Legislative Representative

TERESA M. O’NEIL, Labor Representative

VIOLET PEREZ, Administrative Assistant

SHANNON SCHRECK, Receptionist

KEVIN F. THOMPSON, Intake Representative

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DELEGATESChairman BLANKENSHIP

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Chairman REDDYMEMBERSHIP

Chairwoman CLOUNCH

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614 NEGOTIATIONS Chairman LEE

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631 NEGOTIATIONS Chairman MACHIAN632 NEGOTIATIONS

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BOARD OF DIRECTORSBRIAN MORIGUCHI, President

JAMES SCHALLERT, Vice PresidentJIM BLANKENSHIP, Secretary

ROGELIO MALDONADO, Treasurer

JODY CLOUNCHROSARIO “TONY” COLEMAN

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TABLE OF CONTENTSLet’s Get Ready to Rumble! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Honoring the Fallen: “I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me” . . . . . . . 5

Congrats to, and Concerns for, Sheriff’s Security Personnel . . . . . 6

Congratulations, Class #52! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Custody Assistants: Change, Progress and the Fine Line

Between the Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Update for Units 631 and 632 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Machian Retires; Kato Sworn In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

County Supervisor Candidate Discusses Campaign

at PPOA Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Free Retirement Planning Workshop for PPOA members . . . . . . 15

Helping One of Our Own . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Need for Disability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Retiree Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Rookies Roost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Brian MoriguchiPPOA President

Lieutenant, LASD [email protected]

It seems almost daily that Sheriff Alex Villanueva and the L.A. County

Board of Supervisors are clashing over a variety of issues. It reminds me of a boxing match. But this isn’t a sporting event. It isn’t Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. However, there are similarities. There are millions of dollars at stake. People will get hurt. And someone’s career could end with one good punch. Maybe Villanueva should have had Michael Buffer, the world-famous ring announcer, kick off his swearing-in ceremony with, “Let’s get ready to rumble!”

Well, the gloves are off (or on), and Villanueva and the Supervisors are fighting over the reinstatement of previously fired employees. Ding, ding! Round one begins. The County filed a lawsuit over the actions of Villanueva, and on April 5, one of the employees Villanueva rehired filed a lawsuit against the County. The courts may very well decide the winner of round one. No doubt, more lawsuits will follow.

The battle for power between Villanueva and the Supervisors could erupt into a much more seri-ous issue than just the rehire of a few deputies. This discord could lead to major changes in the Sheriff ’s Department and in funding as well. The Supervisors control many things, including fund-ing for all County departments, which includes the Sheriff ’s Department. The Sheriff ’s Department’s current budget exceeds $3.5 billion. What would happen if the budget were cut by just 10%? What would Villanueva do with a cut in his budget? What programs would suffer? Where will he make cuts? What if the Supervisors decide to take away cer-tain functions of the Sheriff ’s Department? Could they create their own corrections department? Could they take away the Sheriff ’s hiring ability and place it under County Human Resources? I suspect there are many things in the purview of the Supervisors that could impact the command and responsibilities of the Sheriff. I expect to see many more rounds in this fight, and the Supervisors are seasoned fighters with enormous power. Villanueva better pace himself or he may find himself KO’d.

Although I use the boxing analogy humorously,

this is no laughing matter. To what end is all this nec-essary? Will this fight leave both sides bloodied

and result in no winners? I suspect

the biggest losers will be the employees (who could lose jobs or not get raises approved by the Supervisors) and the communities served by the Sheriff ’s Department (whose public safety resources may be reduced due to funding cuts). At some point, regardless of who is right and who is wrong, the Sheriff and the Supervisors need to work together to provide the best public safety in Los Angeles County — sooner rather than later! Let’s leave the boxing to the athletes and focus on running the Sheriff ’s Department and the County. Let’s call it a draw and focus on providing public safety.

FAREWELL AND BEST WISHESIn March 2018, we bid farewell to two PPOA

Board members who are retiring from their careers in law enforcement. Dan Machian has done a tremendous job representing the coroner inves-tigators on the PPOA Board of Directors. He was a staunch advocate for coroner investigators and relentlessly pursued legislation to help protect his partners, including legislation for POBAR rights. We will miss him on the Board and wish him well in retirement. The Board appointed Joyce Kato to fulfill the remainder of Dan’s term. Joyce has been an active PPOA delegate and involved in contract negotiations. Welcome aboard, Joyce!

Also leaving the Board is our vice president, Sergeant Jim Schallert. Everyone is familiar with Jim’s articles and strong opinions on many issues. Anyone who knows Jim knows he always fought for fairness and “doing the right thing.” He cared deeply about his fellow LASD members and wanted to hold management accountable. There are few people willing to speak out and put themselves out there for their peers. He will be deeply missed, not only on our Board, but also by all those who need a voice and an advocate to speak on their behalf. Happy retirement, Jim!

Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!

The battle for power between Villanueva and the Supervisors

could erupt into a much more serious

issue than just the rehire of

a few deputies.

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Wayne QuintPPOA Executive Director

[email protected]

Honoring the Fallen: “I Never Dreamed It Would Be Me”

Each year in the April issue of Star & Shield, PPOA honors and pays tribute to our California peace officers who gave their lives in the line of duty the previous year, and who will be memorialized in

May at local, state and national ceremonies. In 1962, President Kennedy signed a joint congres-

sional resolution proclaiming May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week.

Since 1977, California has memorialized our state’s fallen heroes by conducting the California Peace Offi-cers’ Memorial Ceremonies at our state Capitol during the month of May. The annual Los Angeles County Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony is also held in May. Please make every attempt to attend one of the following ceremonies to publicly commit that our fallen officers and their surviving families will never be forgotten:

• May 5 and 6: California Peace Officers’ Memorial Candlelight Vigil and Enrollment Ceremonies in Sacramento.

• May 13 and 15: National Law Enforcement Offi-cers’ Memorial Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Ceremonies in Washington, D.C.

• May 22: Los Angeles County Peace Officers’

Memorial Ceremony at the Biscailuz Regional Training Facility.

Since 2014, I have had the distinct honor of being the executive director for the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation (CPOMF). The foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable orga-nization whose mission is to recognize and honor California’s peace officers who gave their lives in the line of duty serving the citizens of this great state. The foundation has grown not only to recognize our fallen heroes, but also to provide services, financial assistance, advocacy and support to the families left behind. CPOMF is also responsible for the construc-tion and maintenance of the memorial monument as well as for the planning of the two-day memorial services at the state Capitol. The foundation’s board of directors (PPOA is represented by Brian Morigu-chi) is composed of active and retired peace officers from across California who volunteer 100 percent of their time and resources. Funding is provided solely by donations from individuals, corporations and law enforcement associations.

In 2018, California lost eight peace

officers in the line of duty.

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If you find time to attend an upcoming

SSO graduation ceremony, please do

so. Your presence will mean a lot to the

graduates.

On February 22, I had the honor of attending the graduation ceremony for Security Officer Class #52. After years of witnessing ceremonies like this one, I still get excited

when I see an auditorium full of proud family members and friends cheering for the graduates. If you find time to attend an upcoming ceremony (even if you don’t know anyone in the class), please do so. Your presence will mean a lot to the graduates, and when you see toddlers and grandparents delivering hugs (even tearing up!) at the end of the ceremony, you’ll understand why I find those moments so inspiring.

I want to offer congratulations again to everyone in Class #52, with special acknowledgement to the top recruit, Officer Kanesha Botts (bottom left). Best of luck to all of you as you begin a journey you’ll never forget!

Speaking of congratulations, I am proud to offer a hearty job well done to Security Officer Jim Brown. Thank you for your years of dedication to the Depart-ment, to your union as a PPOA delegate and to your fellow security personnel, and for allowing us to join you for a memorable send-off barbeque (courtesy of PPOA) at Pierce College (bottom right). We will definitely miss you, and we wish you nothing but the best in retirement.

ADDRESSING VACATION SIGN-UPS AT COUNTY SERVICES BUREAU

The following article was written by a very concerned security officer (name withheld at request of author) on behalf of co-workers at County Services Bureau (CSB). As some of you know, PPOA has had several meetings

with CSB in an effort to resolve issues regarding vacation sign-ups, but as you’ll read here, we need management to do the right thing:

It is well past due to address CSB’s broken and unfair vacation and pre-approved time-off policy. Our bureau has expanded quickly and those contracts have been mis-managed. This has caused great scrutiny from Contract Law, and, in addition, raised budget concerns; thus, leav-ing our command scrambling for a quick fix. And that quick fix has been at our expense. Under the direction of Captain Steinbrenner, scheduling has implemented a policy that a maximum of two or three SSOs (depending on the region) can be off at any given time, whether that be for vacation or a much-needed, pre-approved day off. Simple math shows the current policy, as implemented, to be systematically unfair. For instance, there are approxi-mately 60 officers in the north zone. If every officer selected two weeks of pre-approved vacation, the total spots needed would be 120. With only 52 weeks in a year, and two

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Jody ClounchPPOA Board Member Security Officer, LASD

[email protected]

Congrats to, and Concerns for, Sheriff’s Security Personnel


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The winds of change. They can be as subtle as a child blowing bubbles, or as violent as our notorious Santa Anas. The gusts currently rolling through the Department are firm and

steady. But there is a saying: “Don’t confuse change with progress.”

With all that has transpired since December 3, 2018, little if any of the public discussions have involved cus-tody assistants. Although the lines of communication have greatly improved, the priorities in the agenda I presented to this new management still need to be pushed. As of March 20, we are making advancements with the CCW proposal — far more than at any point in the position’s existence.

There is still the idea of having Tasers as a tool available for Custody Assistants. With recent inci-dents of force, threats and staff assaults at Twin Towers and NCCF, it is past due that we have this conversation. The previous administration did not think we were capable and/or responsible enough to handle them (my words). But if they were available, these incidents may not have occurred, or at least would have removed the fact that Custody Assistants had to go hands on.

These matters are the same issues raised in nego-tiations, and yet the County or the Department (they pointed the finger at each other) decided the pay gap for duties performed did not equal the narrowing of the pay gap that we had hoped for. But incidents like these cannot be chalked up as random or isolated. Especially in one incident where two deputies were

sitting down while the Custody Assistant did the escort. Where was our “direct supervision” then? And who was being “assisted” at that time?

It’s time for the adults to sit down and talk this through. It’s not about losing spots. It’s about restruc-turing unit orders or following the unit orders in place. I encourage you to look at your unit orders. Chances are some supervisors do not know their own orders. You’re not questioning their authority; you’re taking authority by asking questions.

We have more than 100 Custody Assistants wait-ing to go to stations. Let’s figure out how to get some of these people to our stations to help our peers with their increasing workloads and help reduce their risk and liability.

We provide security for our partners, civil-ians and jail inmates, and we do this work while understaffed and without the tools needed to aid us in our duties. We’re currently working with one-person escorts, station jailer shortages and Title 15 security. We need Tasers, gas masks, M.O. housing and retirement.

When it involves inmates, policies change rather quickly. The same goes for politics. Past endorse-ments and programs were traded like baseball cards. And the line personnel always ended up with the .218 hitter, while the politicians and executives ended up with the Honus Wagner card (Google it).

Baseball references aside, the time has come for con-certed efforts to be made and meaningful discussions to be had. Batter up.

Custody Assistants: Change, Progress and the Fine Line Between the Two

Rosario “Tony” Coleman

PPOA Board MemberCustody Assistant, LASD

[email protected]

We provide security for our partners, civilians and jail inmates, and we

do this work while understaffed and without the tools

needed to aid us in our duties.

Attention PPOA Members

We need your personal (non-LASD) email address! If you have not received an email blast from PPOA in the last 30 days (we’ve sent a handful), that means:

1. Your email address is not on file with PPOA, or

2. We have only your LASD-provided email address (which is regularly blocked from receiving PPOA email blasts).

Either way, we need your personal (non-LASD) email address so that we can disseminate important news to you as quickly as possible. Please email your address to [email protected] and reference “email updates” in the subject line.

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On February 19, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors finally approved the contract/MOU that we had negotiated in October 2018. We will be receiving a 2% general

salary increase retroactive to October 1, 2018, a 2.5% general salary increase effective October 1, 2019, and a 2.5% general salary increase effective October 1, 2020. The evening/night shift differential will increase from 50 cents to $1 per hour. These increases were reflected on your March 15 paychecks, and, again, the first increase is retroactive to October 1, 2018.

The 2% bonus for the coroner investigators who have successfully completed their ABMDI certification will likely go into effect on April 15, or by April 30 at the very latest. There was an issue on whether this was considered pensionable. It was determined that this was pensionable and the bonus was approved. The Coroner’s Department will also be supplying three Department-approved polo shirts to all investigators. As of March 18, Chief Elias was still working on the final logistical issues. He will hopefully have samples of both the men’s and women’s shirt sizes by the time this issue reaches you.

At the time of this writing, the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) was still negotiating the fringe benefit MOU with the County and has yet to reach a tenta-tive agreement. I do not recall a time where there has been such a long delay in the settlement of a fringe ben-efit contract. This is unusual, and I hope this does not become the norm in future negotiations.

This will be my last article for Star & Shield, as I will be joining the ranks of retirement. I want to thank PPOA

President Brian Moriguchi and former PPOA Executive Director Paul Roller for giving me the opportunity to serve on the PPOA Board of Directors. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve on this Board and to gain so much knowledge from the other Board members and the PPOA staff. I appreciate all of the assistance that I have received from the PPOA staff; they were always very helpful whenever I had a request.

I know that we have some unfinished business to attend to, such as getting the Los Angeles coroner inves-tigators covered under the Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights (POBAR). In previous years, we encountered a few hic-cups in our attempts to get this legislation passed, but I am confident that PPOA and its lobbyists will work hard this year to get this bill placed on the governor’s desk. Senator Tom Umberg is the author of this year’s bill, which is SB 536.

My replacement on the PPOA Board of Directors is Coroner Investigator Joyce Kato. She has been involved with PPOA since we joined this organization and has attended all of the delegate meetings. Joyce has also been involved with the contract negotiation process. I hope you show her the same level of support and respect that you have shown me throughout the years.

My final request is for all coroner investigators to become more involved with PPOA. This is your union, and I know Joyce would appreciate your support and involvement with PPOA. Remember, there’s power in numbers — especially as Units 631 and 632 work to accomplish our goals.

Update for Units 631 and 632

My final request is for all coroner investigators to

become more involved with PPOA.

This is your union.

Daniel MachianPPOA Board Member (Retired March 2019)

Investigator, Coroner’s Office

[email protected]

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The California Peace Officers’ Memorial Monument was formally dedi-cated by Governor George Deukmejian on May 17, 1988, and is located on the west side of the Capitol grounds. This beautiful monument is the work of retired Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department Chief and proud PPOA member Vic Riesau, who took up art and sculpture after retiring from the Department in 1977. In 1986, after authorizing construction of a memorial monument on state Capitol grounds, Vic and several artists were invited by the newly-created nine-member Peace Officers’ Memo-rial Commission to submit ideas for a memorial monument. Vic was selected for his entry, entitled “In the Line of Duty,” and in 1987, some 10 years after retiring, Vic began the project of a lifetime, which started in a rented industrial bay in El Monte.

This May will mark the 31st year that Vic’s 9-foot-tall bronze figures of a county sheriff, a state traffic officer and city patrol officer have rep-resented the more than 1,600 peace officers who have died in the line of duty since California became a state. The three peace officers look down on a life-size bronze figure of a mother comforting her child on a bench; the two represent the grief-torn families left behind.

In 2018, California lost eight peace officers in the line of duty. Four were killed by gunfire, and four died in motor vehicle-related incidents:

Deputy Steven E. Belanger Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s DepartmentEOW: February 6, 2018

Officer Greggory CasillasPomona Police DepartmentEOW: March 9, 2018

Deputy Ryan ZirkleMarin County Sheriff ’s OfficeEOW: March 15, 2018

Officer Kirk GriessCalifornia Highway Patrol (Solano Area Office)EOW: August 10, 2018

Deputy Mark StasyukSacramento County Sheriff ’s DepartmentEOW: September 17, 2018

Sergeant Ron HelusVentura County Sheriff ’s OfficeEOW: November 8, 2018

Deputy Tony Hinostroza IIIStanislaus County Sheriff ’s DepartmentEOW: November 25, 2018

Corporal Ronil SinghNewman Police DepartmentEOW: December 26, 2018

Finally, I am so very proud and pleased that the CPOMF board of directors asked 89-year-young Vic Riesau to participate in this year’s state memorial enroll-ment ceremony on May 6, at the monument he created as a tribute to his fellow officers. Vic will read to the thousands of peace officers and public safety sup-porters in attendance, “The Monument,” a poem written by retired Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant George Hahn.

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THE MONUMENT A poem by retired LAPD Sergeant George Hahn

I never dreamed it would be me,

My name for all eternity,

Recorded here at this hallowed place,

Alas, my name, no more my face.

“In the line of duty” I hear them say;

My family now the price will pay.

My folded flag stained with their tears:

We only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest,

I sleep now in eternal rest.

My sword I pass to those behind,

And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,

And with heavy heart and bended knee;

I ask for all here from the past,

Dear God, let my name be the last.


officers off per week, that totals to only 104 open spots — 104 open spots does not support the need for at least 120, and it does not even account for the people who have three and four weeks available for time off under County policy.

Compounding the issue, scheduling has now been told to include pre-approved time off in that policy. As you probably have already experienced, it is now almost impossible to get a pre-approved day off. In order to keep CSB in compliance with Contract Law and, at the same time, keep them from exceeding the budget, we are being denied days off despite operationally having the reliefs available to cover. There have been instances where there has been a relief available in the same facility where a time-off request was denied. This means that people are being denied a day off and then having to work that shift right beside a relief that went unused. This never happened in the past. In fact, this has not happened until Contract Laws’ recent concerns. It is projected that no pre-approved days off will be authorized for most of the remaining year given how the vacation calendars have filled up. In some cases, SSOs are being denied time off for doctor’s appointments or other serious situations, let alone, just a day off to spend with family or handle personal business.

Our captain seems to believe this issue either doesn’t exist or is over-exaggerated. The captain seems to believe this is the same policy that has always been in effect. The fact is, we have added many more facilities and SSOs. Given the size and growth CSB has experienced, allowing only two people off in the entire zone is ridiculous. Not allowing hardworking individuals the opportunity to use the time off they have earned is unfair. Denials of time off have gotten so bad that they do not even list them on the in-service anymore. Where is the integrity in that? I urge every SSO to document all denials and forward them to PPOA. If you are unhappy with the current vacation selection process or didn’t even get to select a week, contact Jody or PPOA immediately. Let’s show unity and get this resolved. Let’s show that unfair practices will not be accepted and that we expect command staff to be held accountable for their errors, just as we are.”

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Congratulations to the PPOA members below for winning the “Find the Hidden Word” contest in Star & Shield. If your name is listed, that means your entry was drawn as one of the winners for that month’s issue. Please call Greg Torres at (323) 261-3010 to claim your $100 check.

$100 Prize Winners(February 2019 issue — the hidden

word appeared on page 8)

Jane Carson, Public Response Dispatcher II

Stephen Lawson, Retired

Kelsie Weber, Coroner Investigator

Star & Shield Contest Winners


Machian Retires; Kato Sworn InPPOA President Brian Moriguchi presented Coroner Investigator

Dan Machian with a plaque at the March Board meeting to honor

his years of service as a Board member. After a few parting words

from Dan, the entire Board wished him well in retirement. Coroner

Investigator Joyce Kato was then sworn in to fill the remainder

of the term for the Unit 631 Board seat. Kato brings a wealth of

knowledge and experience to the Board, and we are thankful for

her willingness to serve PPOA members.

END OF WATCHPPOA EXTENDS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE

FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS

WHO PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY:

Retired Chief James Wheatley EOW: February 4, 2019

Retired Captain Thomas Hehir EOW: February 12, 2019

Retired Sergeant William Gillespie EOW: February 20, 2019

Retired Sergeant Ron Merrill EOW: February 21, 2019

Lieutenant John Corina EOW: February 21, 2019

Retired Deputy Michael Devereaux EOW: February 22, 2019

Retired Lieutenant Fred Price EOW: February 28, 2019


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COUNTY SUPERVISOR CANDIDATE DISCUSSES CAMPAIGN AT PPOA BOARD MEETING

Last month, PPOA directors

hosted a discussion with Herb

Wesson regarding his candidacy

for a seat on the Los Angeles

County Board of Supervisors

in 2020. Wesson serves as

the president of the L.A. City

Council and was formerly

Speaker of the California State

Assembly. He seeks to serve the

Second District following the

departure of Supervisor Mark

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FREE RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP FOR PPOA MEMBERS

Approximately three dozen PPOA members and spouses gathered at the union office last month for free retirement planning workshops. If you’re ready to get your retirement plans in order, please connect with PPOA on Facebook and make sure to check your email for announcements about upcoming workshops.

You’ve earned a happy, healthy retirement. Make it happen!


Don’t miss this opportunity! If you are looking for a break from your busy, hectic personal and professional work schedules and need some time to relax, then this weekend is for you. The Retreat Center is located on top of the Malibu Hills and is surrounded by the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean.

At the retreat, you will have opportunities to enjoy quiet walks while taking in the beautiful ocean scenery, have tranquil moments of reflection in a relaxed, informal environment, catch up on much-needed rest, eat home-cooked meals and attend one of the positive, uplifting presentations that will be offered on a voluntary basis.

You will begin your experience by checking in any time after 3 p.m. on Friday, October 18. Try to avoid traffic by leaving your work location or residence early. The Serra Retreat dining room is open 24 hours, and all meals are home-cooked. Friday’s dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to accommodate late arrivals. Checkout time will be approximately 12 p.m. on Sunday, October 20.

Serra Road is located between Sweetwater Canyon Road and Cross Creek Road, directly off the Pacific Coast Highway. It is south of the old Malibu Sheriff’s Station and across from Malibu Lagoon State Park.

All meals, lodging and voluntary presentations continue to be offered at a very low, affordable cost. All religious denominations are invited to attend. This retreat is open to all active and retired, sworn and professional staff from all Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies. Spouses, relatives and friends are also welcome to attend.

For further information and to make reservations, please contact any of the following individuals:

Tom Vetter (949) 456-0908Patty Norris (818) 381-7698Chuck Norris (Retired) (818) 381-7649

Michelle Emeneger [email protected] Sevoian (661) 992-4369Andy Thompson (213) 229-3140Chickie and Norm Nelson (562) 760-0875

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26 for our first delegates meeting of 2019. The turnout

was excellent, and the discussions were wide-ranging and

productive. Topics included recruitment (courtesy of our guest

speaker, Acting Captain John McBride), promotions, contracts,

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To read more about the annual ceremony, visit www.camemorial.org.

PPOA is proud to announce that your Association will issue a reimbursement of up to $100 for members who attend the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony on May 6 in Sacramento. All members are strongly encour-aged to attend this worthwhile event to honor the families of fallen officers. The first 20 full dues-paying, active PPOA members who call the union office will be eligible for reimbursement. Following the ceremony, each eligible member must submit receipts for hotel and travel expenses to PPOA for reimbursement.

If you plan to attend the memorial ceremony this year and would like to be eligible for reimbursement, please call PPOA at (323) 261-3010.


ATTENTION PPOA MEMBERS: Did you know you

can use your vehicle equity to pay off your credit

card debt? For many of us, making minimum

payments on credit card debt can feel like taking

an ice pick to an iceberg. Here’s a solution that has

worked for many people. Typically, auto loans have

a relatively lower interest rate than credit cards,

so consider refinancing your existing auto loan

and taking cash against the equity in your vehicle

to pay off some of that high-rate, revolving credit

card debt. For example, a 4.78% auto loan interest

rate versus a 17.83% variable credit card interest

rate (via www.bankrate.com).

Next steps and things to know:1. Reach out to us at (800) 369-7672 and see what

options you have to refinance your auto.

2. You’ll need to have positive equity in your

vehicle, so if you’ve had it for at least three years,

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PPOA was honored to host a barbecue fundraiser last month

to support Law Enforcement Technician Lupe Rangel and

her baby daughter. The event took place at the Century

Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), and we are happy to

report that we had an excellent turnout. PPOA donated

100% of the proceeds to the Rangel family to help offset

mounting medical bills following multiple surgeries for

Lupe’s daughter. Thank you to all who joined us to support

an LASD family in need.

HELPING ONE OF OUR OWN


U.S. Army ReserveCriminal Investigation Command

“Do what has to be done”

Attention PPOA members, put your LASD and military experience to good use by joining the U.S. Army Reserve, Criminal Investigation Command, and become a CID Special Agent. Continue to enhance your patrol and investigative skills with CID training in the field of Child Abuse Prevention and Investigative Techniques, Crisis/Hostage Negotiations, Protective Service Training, Advanced Crime Scene Investigation Techniques, and Special Victim Unit Investigator Course.

You may apply to attend the FBI Academy, Canadian Police College, Scotland Yard, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy.

If your goal is to become a commissioned officer, CID has a warrant officer program available to qualified agents after two years.

Supplement your LASD retirement with a military pension after 20 years of service.

This opportunity is open to all prior service members or peace officers with a minimum of two years of civilian law enforcement experience (requirement for reserve soldiers only). Applicants interested in becoming CID Special Agents, please visit the CID web-site for additional requirements at

www.cid.army.mil/reserve-agents.html.

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Cell / Text: (626) 234-4474

[email protected]

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Many people believe their biggest asset is their home. For most of us, our biggest asset is actually our ability to earn an income. If you can’t work because you lose your job, or because you become disabled and lose your ability to work, it can be financially devastating.

Everyone who works for a living knows what can happen if they lose their jobs. However, most people rarely consider the financial effects of a disability. What are the odds of you becoming disabled? One study says that 30 percent of Americans between the ages of 35 and 65 have suffered a disability lasting at least 90 days. Now that you see the risk is real, the question is: What can you do to protect yourself?

DON’T COUNT ON SOCIAL SECURITYSome people will qualify for disability benefits from Social Security.

It is important to know that the Social Security’s definition of disability is so narrow that only 33 percent of the initial claims for Social Security disability benefits are approved. So, what do you do to make sure you don’t need to rely on receiving benefits from Social Security?

Disability insurance is an effective way to protect you and your family. PPOIA provides individual disability income insurance to Los Angeles County employees. You can protect up to 40 percent of your income.

This income is paid in addition to state disability income and sick time. The benefits are paid tax-free. Plus, you can tailor the plan to fit your own financial needs.

Many people ask us what they should consider when shopping for a disability policy:

1. Make sure the insurance company is financially sound. 2. Make sure the definition of a disability is very broad.3. The elimination period (the wait for payments) should be short

enough to provide you income in a reasonable amount of time.4. The benefit period should be long enough to provide you with

income for a period of time with which you are comfortable.

As the PPOIA, we are providers of both Worksite Disability Insurance (for County employees) and Individual Disability Insurance (for non-County employees).

Call us at (800) 747-PPOA for an analysis of your personal risks, and we will provide you with a plan that will fit your budget and needs.

Insurance Insights

The Need for Disability InsuranceBy Eddie Holmes, PPOA Insurance Agency Manager

The PPOA Insurance Agency recently terminated its relationship with CRC Swett, Mike Slade and their agents/enrollers. We do not believe they met the high standards of service our members are used to receiving from PPOA. PPOA values its reputation and demands that all vendors who sell under the PPOA name do so with integrity, keeping our members’ needs as their primary goal. This will not affect any insurance purchased through CRC Swett (i.e., Transamerica or Combined Insurance products) on behalf of the PPOA Insurance Agency. Employees should check pay stubs to ensure that their insurance purchased through the PPOA Insurance Agency is still deducted through PPOA.

WARNING: We have heard that the fired agents are reaching out to policyholders to get them to buy other products or to move their products away from PPOA. We have also heard that Combined raised its premiums by several hundred percents, possibly to get policyholders to cancel their policies because Combined was losing money on these policies. Beware. If you move your product or buy products not serviced by the PPOA Insurance Agency, you will not have the support and backing of PPOA. Do not be fooled by their tactics!

If you have any questions or problems with insurance purchased through PPOA, please contact PPOA President Brian Moriguchi at [email protected] or (323) 261-3010.

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Retiree EventsRetired Marshals Office Luncheon May 2 at San Antonio Winery, Los Angeles

Retired Female Deputies Social Club Luncheon May 4 at The “M” Resort, Las Vegas, 11:15 a.m. (plus May 3 cocktail party at Young residence) Info: [email protected] or (702) 260-7143

Retired L.A. Deputy Sheriffs in Texas Annual Luncheon May 18 at Domen residence, Lakeway, TX Info: [email protected]

40th Annual McArthur Reunion June 16–21 at Inter Mountain Fairgrounds Info: [email protected]

Colorado LASD/LAPD Retiree Reunion September 14 in Colorado Springs Info: [email protected]

16th Annual PPOA Retiree Luncheon November 7 at Sheraton Fairplex, Pomona Free for retired PPOA members NEW for 2019: special tribute to military veterans

LASD Retirees of Ventura Co. First Mondays at Marie Callender’s, 185 E. Daly Drive, Camarillo Info: (805) 216-9844

Lakewood Station ROMEO Lunches Second Mondays at different locations. 11 a.m. Email Ed Dahlstrom for location list: [email protected]

ROMEOs of Santa Clarita Valley First Tuesdays at Coco’s, Stevenson Ranch Open to all retirees Info: Dick Cesaroni, (661) 297-2028 or [email protected]

Wuzz Fuzz/Victor Valley Second Tuesdays at Hometown Buffet, Victorville, 7:30 a.m.

Hi-Desert Retirees First Wednesdays at Marie Callender’s, Victorville, 11 a.m.

Retired D.A. Investigators Lunch First Wednesdays at Frantone’s, 10808 Alondra Blvd., Cerritos, 11 a.m. Info: John Capitano, (714) 968-6178

Inland Empire Old Guys First Wednesdays at Kickback Jack’s, Rancho Cucamonga, 11:30 a.m. Info: Dock Parnell, (909) 981-6217

Desert Heat Lunch First Wednesdays at the Elks Lodge, Lake Havasu

RGBC (Retired Guys/ Gals Breakfast Club) Weekly 9 a.m. breakfasts for Lakewood alumni/friends 1st Wednesday @ Black Bear Diner, Buena Park 2nd Wednesday @ Carrows (Bloomfield & South), Cerritos 3rd Wednesday @ Off Street Café, Cerritos 4th Wednesday @ Polly’s Pies, Cerritos 5th Wednesday @ Carrows (Bloomfield & South), Cerritos Info: Keith Mohagen, (714) 525-7485 or [email protected]

The Motherlode Loafers Second Wednesdays, Grass Valley (location varies) Info: [email protected]

Retired Deputies in Las Vegas Third Wednesdays at Charlie’s Lakeside Restaurant, 12 p.m. Info: Hershel Aron, (702) 360-0484

Compton Alumni Association Third Wednesdays at Crystal Hotel & Casino, 12 p.m.

North County SEB Retirees Breakfast Third Wednesdays at IHOP, Santa Clarita

SCV Retirees Quarterly Luncheon Second Thursdays in Feb., May, Aug. and Nov. at TPC Valencia Country Club All LASD retirees and spouses welcome Info: [email protected]

Retired Deputies of L.A. County Third Thursday in Jan., Apr., July and Oct. at Villa Catrina, Arcadia, 11:30 a.m. Info: Don Fandry, (626) 447-6962

Antelope Valley Retirees Breakfast Last Fridays at Denny’s, Lancaster (Avenue K and 20th Street West), 8 a.m. Info: Carlos Valdez, [email protected]

Coachella Valley Retirees Luncheon Held each Jan., Apr. and Oct. January 25 at Mitch’s on El Paseo, Palm Desert Info: [email protected]

Retirement Parties

Captain Vicki Stuckey April 25

Centre at Sycamore Plaza, Lakewood

Info: Sgt. Bates, (909) 229-7872

Chief John Benedict May 2

La Cañada Flintridge Country Club

Info: Heather Fuquay, (805) 443-5268

Lt . Roberta Granek May 18

Mt. Lowe Brewing Company, Arcadia

Info: Mike Granek, (714) 296-3058

Sgt . Djoko “Joe” VanDamme

May 19 Longshadow Ranch Winery,

Temecula Info: [email protected]

Congrats and best of luck to all PPOA members getting set to enjoy a well-earned retirement.


When it comes to police unions, actively involved members can be hard to come by. That’s understandable — between career and family, life gets busy. It is the reason why, as an association, we value those who step forward to help

fellow PPOA members. Unfortunately, we lost two longtime, dedicated PPOA supporters last month.

Retired Sergeant Richard Shockcor passed away on March 12. The 29-year LASD veteran served as a PPOA Board member from 1981 to 1987, including two years as president. He joined the Sheriff ’s Depart-ment in 1959 as a member of Class #75. His career included eight years in patrol, 11 years with Narcotics Bureau, three years with TST and one year at Wayside Honor Rancho.

Richard was a proud Korean War veteran with 60 years of Star Post 309 membership and 38 years of PPOA membership. We are indebted to him for serving fellow PPOA members, and we enjoyed sitting and chatting with Richard about his union leadership days each year at the PPOA Retiree Luncheon and the LASD Retiree Roundup in Laughlin (to which he often proudly wore his vintage PPOA shirts and hats).

We extend our sincere condolences to Richard’s wife, Marlys, and his many friends and colleagues.

Retired Deputy Claude Anderson passed away on March 29. Generations of PPOA members have seen Claude’s cartoons in Star & Shield; after all, he

had been drawing those cartoons for more than 40 years. In addition to his cartoons, Claude donated boxes of his cartoon books to PPOA’s Star and Shield Foundation and designed bobblehead dolls to help the foundation raise funds for the families of fallen officers. The longtime Bullhead City, Arizona, resident gave generously of his time and talent to PPOA.

Claude was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. In fact, several of Claude’s earliest cartoons appeared in the official Stars and Stripes military newspaper while he served in the Korean War. After joining the Sheriff ’s Department, his cartoons made appearances on lockers and briefing room walls. Claude submitted his first cartoon to Star & Shield while he was a training officer at Firestone Station.

Claude retired from the Sheriff ’s Department in 1978 and was a member of PPOA for the last 45 years. He and I spoke at least once or twice a year on the phone, and we (President Brian Moriguchi, Executive Director Wayne Quint and myself) had the pleasure of visiting Claude and his wife, Lorraine, at their home in Bullhead City last year while attending the Retiree Roundup. And, of course, Claude made sure we left with an extra supply of his cartoon books because he wanted to make sure they would be distributed to his beloved fellow retirees at PPOA’s annual luncheon. He gave of himself to the very end.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lorraine, along with Claude’s many friends and loved ones.

Rookies RoostBy Greg Torres

Claude AndersonRichard Shockcor


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The beautiful bronze and granite California Peace Officers’ Memorial located on State Capitol grounds in Sacramento contains the names of more than 1,600 courageous peace officers who have laid down their lives in the line of duty protecting and serving their fellow Californians. Tragically, every year more names are added.

You can help the CPOMF in our mission to underwrite the annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony, maintain the memorial monument, subsidize survivor support groups, and support the families of our fallen heroes through our educational grant and financial assistance programs.

California law allows taxpayers to make voluntary tax-free

contributions on their personal state income tax returns to

the “California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation Fund.”

Simply indicate the amount to be donated where instructed

on the tax return form. Importantly, the law requires that

all contributions be used to maintain the California Peace

Officers’ Memorial and for activities in support of the

surviving families of our brave men and women peace officers

who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We urge the more

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Always Have. Always Will.

CALIFORNIA PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL CEREMONIES – MAY 5 & 6, 2019

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California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation Fund ........................................... •408 | 00

110 Add code 400 through code 419. This is your total contribution .................................................... •110 | 00

CPOMF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, Federal Tax ID #95-4350983 For more information please visit our website at www.camemorial.org

California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation Fund ..................... $10.00

2018 CALIFORNIA LINE-OF-DUTY DEATHS

The following fallen officers will be honored during the California Peace Officers’ Memorial ceremony at the State Capitol on May 6, 2019.

Deputy Steven BelangerL.A. County

Sheriff’s DepartmentEOW: February 6, 2018

Officer Greggory CasillasPomona Police Department

EOW: March 9, 2018

Deputy Ryan ZirkleMarin County Sheriff’s Office

EOW: March 15, 2018

Officer Kirk GriessCalifornia Highway Patrol

EOW: August 10, 2018

Deputy Mark StasyukSacramento County Sheriff’s Department

EOW: September 17, 2018

Sergeant Ronald HelusVentura County Sheriff’s Office

EOW: November 8, 2018

Deputy Tony Hinostroza IIIStanislaus County

Sheriff’s DepartmentEOW: November 25, 2018

Corporal Ronil SinghNewman Police DepartmentEOW: December 26, 2018


These events and more can be found on PPOA’s online calendar at www.ppoa.com. Do you know of a Department-related event

we can help promote? Email details to [email protected].

May 5: California Peace Officers’ Memorial Candlelight Vigil Capitol Mall, Sacramento Info: www.camemorial.org

May 6: California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Capitol Mall, Sacramento Info: www.camemorial.org

May 10: PPOA Board Meeting San Dimas

May 15: 38th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service Washington, D.C.

May 17: Deadline to apply for PPOA college scholarships See page 14

May 22: L.A. County Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony Biscailuz Center

June 10: 13th Annual PPOA Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament Trump National Golf Club, Rancho Palos Verdes See page 18

June 22–29: U.S. Police & Fire Championships San Diego Info: www.uspfc.org

Calendar of Events

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The California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation (CPOMF) is proud to announce The California Peace Officers Specialty License Plate. Our specialty plate in conjunction with the California Department of Motor Vehicles helps support the CPOMF mission of honoring California’s peace officers who gave their lives ‘In The Line of Duty’ and providing support to the family members left behind.

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PPOA ClassifiedsCOLT COLLECTORS

Colt .32 semiauto “Pocket Pistol,” John Browning design, low serial number — before 1924. Gun is worth 40% more for low serial number. Original grips, very good condition. $700, or trade for 9 mm Glock or Beretta. Call John, (562) 400-7412. (1018)

BELLFLOWER HOME FOR RENT

3BR/2BA. Huge yard, 2-car garage. New windows, central air & exterior. Stove & fridge included. Cul-de-sac. $2500 mo. + deposit. LASD family preferred. Contact (562) 920-3330. (0119)

POOL TABLE FOR SALE

Golden West brand, American-made. 7-foot bar size. Asking $1,500. Dark oak, burgundy felt. Best table on the market. Near-new table and acces-sories cost me about $4,000. Text is best: (714) 337-3121. (0119)

SAVAGE RIFLE FOR SALE

Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter .300 Win Mag. 26" barrel w/ muzzle break. $550. Call (818) 426-2453. (0518)

MOBILITY SCOOTERS FOR SALE

Two scooters in excellent condition $500–$600 each. Contact Pat: (951) 430-1502. (0419)

2004 WINNEBAGO FOR SALE

Sightseer 30B. 17,500 miles, excellent condi-tion inside & out. $30K. Call Martin, (562) 699-8081. (0818)

NORWALK HOME FOR RENT

3BR/1BA house (1,000 sq ft) with a big back-yard located on quiet street in Norwalk. Very close to 91, 605 and 5 freeways. $2,800 mo. + deposit. Will be available by summer 2019. Call/text: (562) 761-6655 (0119)

SEA-DOO FOR SALE

2007 Speedster w/twin Rotax 1503 4-tec-4-stroke engines. Great cond., used in fresh water only. Blue on white paint w/wake tower & Karavan trailer. $16,500 OBO. Call (310) 480-7939. (0218)

1972 SLEEKCRAFT 19’ JET BOAT

Less than five hours on rebuilt engine. Totally restored inside and out. Orange/white custom paint. Excellent condition. $6,500. Call Ed, (213) 359-5411. (0418)

COLT HANDGUN FOR SALE

1911 Sub-compact Colt 9mm handgun for sale. $800 OBO. (661) 993-2156 for further informa-tion. (0219)

2012 YAMAHA V STAR 950

Practically new. Only 605 miles! Kept in garage, covered. Excellent condition. One original/responsible owner. Pink slip in hand. $5,000 OBO. Call/text Jesse, (562) 536-8542. (1118)

2008 JEEP LIBERTY

Runs great, V6, automatic, 76K miles, clean title. Asking $8,600. Please text for faster response. (562) 761-6655. (1018)

COLT DIAMONDBACK

.38 cal, 4” barrel, 6-shot revolver. Produced in 1969. Excellent condition. Original grips. One pancake holster with design imprinted. Rick at (562) 201-1661, [email protected] to request pix. A fair price at $1K. Colt Blue Book quotes value at $800-$1,500, depending on condition. (0119)

2007 ROADTREK 210 POPULAR FOR SALE

21’ Class B RV. Power sofa converts to king-size bed. Bathroom w/shower. 3-way fridge. Microwave/convection oven. LOADED, in excellent condition. $58,995. Contact Hal: (213) 248-1949. (0219)

2017 MERCEDES-BENZ SUV FOR SALE

MB SUV GLE 43 AMG. 20,000 miles, black exterior and interior. Asking to take over lease payments, 18 months left. Call to discuss payments/financing in more detail: (951) 897-3121. (0419)

PPOA classified ads are free and available only

to PPOA members (one per month, 25 words

max). Private party only, no business ads allowed.

Send your ad to: Star & Shield Editor, 188 E.

Arrow Highway, San Dimas, CA 91773 or email

to [email protected].

New submissions are added on a first-come,

first-served basis each issue. Please send within

first week of each month to ensure timely inclu-

sion. Sellers are encouraged to list price of each

item listed. No work numbers or County email

addresses may be used in ads. Submissions must

be made in writing, not over the phone. Ads run

for 3 months. PPOA is not responsible for any

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