RIVERSIDE – There is so much to learn when training to become a California Highway Patrol Public Safety Dispatcher, that sometimes it is nice...
SACRAMENTO - On May 3, 2022, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Unit B Vice President and California Association of Regulatory...
Senate Bill 2 which was enacted into law last year requires the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) to adopt...
PARADISE- On April 29, 2022, 35 California State Parks cadets graduated from the academy and will begin their careers serving as rangers and...
The California Association of Criminal Investigators (CACI) would like to congratulate the following three individuals who were each recently...
WEST SACRAMENTO – On May 3, 2022, the California Highway Patrol held its annual Badges of Honor ceremony which recognizes, remembers and honors...
WEST SACRAMENTO- On May 2, 2022, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association...
UPDATE: At the request of California Department of Insurance (CDI) management, on April 29, 2022, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association...
“Bringing this killer to justice took team work on the local, state and federal level. Combining resources and expertise in investigative areas is key to public safety.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY - On May 17, 2022, the San Joaquin...
BUTTE COUNTY – On May 17, 2022, a Butte County jury found guilty, an Oroville man accused of a series of murders and attempted murders in Butte and Tehama Counties. Ryan Scott Blinston, 38, of Oroville, was found guilty of: three counts of first-degree...
“Providing fake COVID vaccination cards puts public health at risk. DCA investigators work to protect consumers from harm and in this case, worked to protect public health.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES – On May 17, 2022, a Tujunga doctor...
“California’s wildfires are devastating to people, property and wildlife. Identifying, arresting and prosecuting suspected arsonists who have demonstrated they are capable of harming so many, and so much, is essential to public safety.” -CSLEA President...
“It is appalling the amount of criminal activity surrounding financial assistance that took place when the pandemic first hit in early 2020. Together, federal, state and local investigators are identifying those suspected of fraudulently obtaining unemployment...
“It’s important to have law enforcement officers who are specially trained for this type of investigation, both for officer and public safety. Their knowledge of wildlife behavior, the habitats of wildlife and what poses a risk to human and animal safety...
“Cannabis cultivation is regulated in California to protect consumers. Law enforcement has had to devote much time and effort into investigating those who violate the laws. These investigations are meant to protect consumers and level the investment...
SANTA CLARA COUNTY - An Arizona woman is facing felony charges in Santa Clara County for allegedly pretending to be a licensed dental hygienist for years. Elizabeth “Mina” Larijani, 50, also known as Elizabeth Garcia Costilla, collectively worked at and...
“Converting homes into illegal marijuana grow houses in a residential neighborhood poses many different risks to the safety of neighbors and the community. Community members are the eyes and ears of law enforcement and in this case, a citizen complaint...
“Medical professionals who violate their oath and the law put a stain on those in the medical and health industry who work with honesty and dedication to keep us healthy and pain-free. This state and this country have far too big of a problem with the...
“The amount of illegal marijuana cultivation operations in this state is a problem, as it works against licensed operators, may not meet consumer protection standards and regulations, and threatens public safety.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA...
“Fraudulent billing puts a burden on state and federal resources which can result in higher taxes for hard working Californians and Americans. Investigating these types of crimes can be lengthy and complicated. I appreciate the effort and dedication...
“Law enforcement officers are working diligently to tackle the tremendous amount of illegal cannabis cultivation that is taking place in California. This illegal activity often is a danger to neighboring communities and to our environment.” – CSLEA President...
STANISLAUS COUNTY – During the last week of April 2022, California Department of Cannabis Control detectives, with assistance from the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, executed eight search warrants in connection to suspected illegal cannabis grows....
VENTURA COUNTY, On May 3, 2022, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that Donny Askar, 45, of Oxnard, pled guilty to the unlawful possession of an alligator. On March 2, 2021, Oxnard Police Department officers and the California Department...
“DUI offenders put all of us in danger, and this case involved a repeat offender driving on a suspended license. Thank you to the officers and criminalists who presented the evidence for the jury’s consideration.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona UKIAH...
