Important Update
Legislative Update – June 14, 2024
Despite passing a placeholder budget to meet the constitutional deadline by June 15, the legislature and the administration have a long way to go before coming to agreement on how to bridge California’s budgetary shortfall. Budget committees and subcommittees in both houses have been meeting for the past several weeks and months to develop a proposal, which seeks to address the significant budget deficit facing the state, which, according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office, amounts to $27.6 billion. The legislature has largely rejected most of the Governor’s budget cuts. The legislature and Governor will continue to negotiate in the coming weeks.
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CSLEA and FMESA Welcome Cal OES ESCs to Union Membership
SACRAMENTO – On July 10, 2023, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Member Services Representative Marco Castro conducted a new employee orientation for three Cal OES Emergency Services Coordinators. A CSLEA new employee orientation is an opportunity for employees new or returning to Bargaining Unit 7 to learn about the union that represents them. “Two […]
CSLEA Presses for Improved Recruitment and Retention Efforts with DDS
By CSLEA Supervising Counsel Dave De La Riva Bargaining Unit 7 Investigators and Peace Officer Is are responsible for maintaining law and order at the Canyon Springs Community Facility in Cathedral City. On June 21, CSLEA Legal Counsel David De La Riva along with site representative Investigator Amo Virk met with Department of Developmental Services […]
ASA-DOJ 2024 Scholarship Application is Now Available
The Association of Special Agents-DOJ (ASA-DOJ) is accepting applications for scholarships that will be awarded to qualified members, or their family members, seeking advancement or support in education. (Please see application for details.) The 2024 ASA-DOJ Scholarship Program is awarding four (4) $500.00 scholarships.If you would like to submit an application, please fill it […]
CSLEA Directors Meet for 2024 Second Quarter Board Meeting
SACRAMENTO – On June 25, 2024, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Board of Directors met at CSLEA headquarters to discuss union business at its second quarter meeting. The agenda included: (in order of presentation) “This was an opportunity for CSLEA consultants, staff, committee chairs, and chief financial officer to update CSLEA directors on […]
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Wins for CSLEA-CACI Members at United States Police and Fire Championships
SAN DIEGO – Congratulations to California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and California Association of Criminal Investigators (CACI) members who competed in this year’s United States Police and Fire Championships in San Diego. The United States Police & Fire Championships, held June 8-15, 2024, is an Olympic-style competition for athletes representing law enforcement and firefighters […]
CSLEA and CHP-PSDA Welcome 10 Public Safety Dispatchers to Union Membership
WEST SACRAMENTO – On May 17, 2024, 10 public safety dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento met with union representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) and signed up for union membership. CSLEA Senior Counsel Andrea Perez and CHP-PSDA Vice President Victor Tovar presented […]
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Chico Man Ordered to Stand Trail for Attempted Rape During Home Invasion
California Department of Justice forensic lab work key to identifying suspect “California DOJ criminalists consistently assist law enforcement investigators with identifying potential suspects to further their investigations and assist with prosecutions. This is important work as it contributes to the safety of all of us.” –CSLEA President Alan Barcelona BUTTE COUNTY – Following a preliminary […]
California State Park Rangers Respond to a Missing Person Report at Van Damme State Park
“Thank you to our California State Parks rangers who respond to calls for service throughout California’s extensive state parks system. They respond to crimes, searches, rescues and recoveries. We thank them for their law enforcement and public safety service which works to protect state park visitors from harm.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO COUNTY – […]
California DOJ Criminalists Assist with Homicide Investigation in Mendocino County
“California Department of Justice criminalists assist with investigations at crime scenes and in labs throughout California. Their work is thorough and often greatly assists in convicting or exonerating a suspect. They are of great value to law enforcement and criminal justice.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO COUNTY – On June 29, 2024 at approximately 11:07 […]
Clerk and Customers in Camarillo Cited for Furnishing Alcohol to Someone Under 21
“This operation resulted in a DUI arrest as well as citations issued to a clerk and three customers. California ABC agents work with their local law enforcement partners to keep alcohol from those under 21 in order to protect the public out on the roads and in our communities.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CAMARILLO – […]
ABC License Suspended at Montebello Convenience Store
“California ABC agents work to protect our youth and to protect all of us out on the roads and in our communities. This case certainly highlights the dangers associated with underage drinking and we thank ABC agents for their work and investigations.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MONTEBELLO – On June 26, 2024, the California Department of […]
Skeletal Remains Found in Muir Woods National Monument in 1982 Positively Identified
“A 42-year mystery is now solved thanks to advances in science, technology and the work of California DOJ criminalists and their partners at Othram. Families get answers and investigators get leads.” –CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MARIN COUNTY – On June 25, 2024, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office announced the identity of a man whose skeletal […]