Important Update
Legislative Update – September 12, 2025
By Shane LaVigne, LaVigne Strategies
Session Extension & Final Timeline
The Legislature will remain in session through Saturday due to the late adoption of the energy “mega deal.” Because of that package, many last-minute bills are awaiting final passage. Once the session adjourns on Saturday, lawmakers will be out of Sacramento until January of next year.
Registration is now Underway for CSLEA’s October Membership Conference
October 24-25th at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno
WHO’S INVITED: CSLEA members
WHEN: October 24-25, 2025
WHERE: Grand Sierra Resort in Reno (See no-host room information below)
WHAT: CSLEA 2025 Membership Conference
CSLEA Endorses CalPERS Board Candidate Jose Luis Pacheco for Re-Election
In an effort to keep our CSLEA members informed, the CSLEA Political Action Committee has voted to endorse Jose Luis Pacheco running for re-election in the 2025 CalPERS Board election.
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Working For You News
CSLEA Holds Basic Site Representation Classes for 35 Members
SACRAMENTO – On September 26 and October 1, 2025, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) held basic site representation classes for members via Zoom. “On these two days we held two-and-a-half hour classes for our members who want to know more about their union, their rights, and how they can become leaders in their […]
CHP-PSDA Representatives Welcome 10 Dispatchers to Union Membership
RIVERSIDE – On September 24, 2024, CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) Representatives Steve Fulton and Alana Haddock conducted a new employee orientation for dispatchers training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the new dispatchers to their union and the benefits of union membership. “We appreciate […]
CSLEA/SPPOAC Attend Parks BSVT 52 Academy
BUTTE COUNTY – On September 2, 2025, CSLEA Affiliate State Parks Peace Officers of California (SPPOAC) President Matt Yarbrough, CSLEA Chief Counsel Kasey Clark, and Membership Representative Marco Castro conducted a new employee orientation for those in training to become State Parks rangers and peace officer-lifeguards. Their presentation took place on the first day of […]
CSLEA Officers and Directors Meet For 2025 Third Quarter Board Meeting
Special guests included candidate for Assembly District 72 Gracey Van Der Mark, Assemblymember Maggy Krell, and Candidate for Governor Katie Porter SACRAMENTO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) officers and directors met at CSLEA headquarters August 26, 2025 for their third quarterly board meeting of the year. In addition to receiving updates from consultants […]
CSLEA Speaks with New DMV Examiners About Union Membership
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to introduce new California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) licensing registration examiners (LREs) to the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the California Organization of Licensing Registration Examiners (COLRE), CSLEA Senior Counsel Ryan Navarre spoke with seven LREs on September 2, 2025. The purpose of the conversation was to […]
CSLEA and CACI Representatives Meet with DCA Investigators in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – On August 27, 2025, representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA), George Tiongson, the president of the California Association of Criminal Investigators (CACI), and Jack Judd, the director of DCA for CACI met with approximately 30 Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) investigators for a lunchtime meeting to discuss union work conducted […]
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Camarillo Businesses Pass the Check ID Test in Decoy Operation
CAMARILLO – On September 18, 2025, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and the Camarillo Police Department Community Resources Unit (CRU) worked together on a minor decoy operation to see if any local businesses would sell alcohol to their underage decoy. Under the direct supervision of agents and officers, the decoy […]
Domestic Terrorist Sentenced for Firebombing University Police Car and Attempting to Firebomb Oakland Federal Building
The California Office of the State Fire Marshal assisted with this investigation “Resorting to violent, criminal activity that destroys property and threatens lives is not the way to communicate dissatisfaction. Thank you to the investigating agencies and law enforcement officers for protecting the public from someone who set out to do harm.” CSLEA President Alan […]
72 Felony Convictions in Organized Criminal Postal Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme
“Kudos to the investigating agencies for identifying and investigating this scheme that victimized more than 750 Californians. This is an example of law enforcement officers working together on every level.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona OAKLAND – On September 19, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the felony convictions of 72 individuals involved in a widespread mail […]
California DOJ Assists Kern County S-O with Dismantling Major Meth Conversion Lab
“Meth conversion labs pose a danger to communities and to law enforcement and first responders. Seizing this amount of meth, as well as the 14 firearms, improves public safety considerably. Thank you to all involved in this investigation and the dismantling process.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona KERN COUNTY – On September 19, 2025, the […]
CDFW Officers Cite Suspected Dungeness Crab Poachers
“Thanks to someone who reported suspected illegal activity and the overnight work of CDFW officers, this illegal taking of Dungeness crab came to a halt and the crab were saved. That’s an example of how, together, we can protect our natural resources.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN FRANCISCO – On August 30, 2025, just […]
Alfa Private Security Owner Convicted of Wage Theft and Insurance Fraud
Joint State and Local Law Enforcement Investigation OAKLAND— On September 15, 2025, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced that the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Consumer, Environmental, and Worker Protection Division secured a court order of restitution against Ferooz Nangeyali and Alexandra Nangeyali, the co-owners of Alfa Private Security in Union City. Defendant Ferooz […]
