Important Update
Legislative Update – July 15, 2024
On July 3, 2024, the Legislature adjourned for summer recess after a whirlwind two weeks. Just before they adjourned, the Governor and Legislature passed this year’s State Budget, the Legislature voted on several hundreds of measures that had to pass policy committees prior to recess, and negotiations culminated on several initiatives that voters will have a chance to decide on in November. The Legislature will return from recess on August 6, where they will have until the end of August to move all measures to the Governor’s desk.
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Working For You News
CABCA Representatives Conduct Site Visit in Fresno
FRESNO – On July 23, 2024, the president and secretary of the association California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) visited licensing representatives and agents at the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) office in Fresno. “CABCA provided lunch and we had a good conversation with seven agents and one licensing representative,” said CABCA President Sal Martinez. […]
CARII 2024 Scholarship Application is now Available
The CARII Board is proud to announce it is currently accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship award. You will find the application below. To be considered, the application packet must be postmarked no later than August 30, 2024. We look forwarded to awarding deserving and qualifying students with scholarship money. If you have any questions, please feel […]
CSLEA and CACI Representatives Meet with New Investigators at DCA in San Dimas
SAN DIMAS – On July 10, 2024, California Association of Criminal Investigators (CACI) President George Tiongson, CACI Director Doug Becker and California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Supervising Counsel Dave De La Riva met with a group of new and more recently hired Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Health Quality Investigation Unit (HQIU) investigators at […]
Ten Dispatchers Training in Riverside Join CSLEA and CHP-PSDA
RIVERSIDE – The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) extend a warm membership welcome to 10 CHP dispatchers currently training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. CHP-PSDA Secretary-Treasurer Steve Fulton and Southern Division Director Alana Haddock met with the dispatchers on July 16, 2024 to introduce themselves […]
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 […]
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Santa Paula Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Scam that Bilked Medicare Out of $3.2 Million
The California Department of Justice assisted with investigation “Medicare is a program to help those in need of assistance with health care. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous individuals who steal from these funds which hurts all of us. Fortunately, there are investigators in place to check out allegations of fraud and bring those who commit it […]
64 Citizens Say No to Underage Decoy Seeking Alcohol in Emeryville
“This is what ABC agents are after! A one hundred percent compliance rate among all those asked by someone under 21 to purchase alcohol for them. Bravo! Thank you to California ABC agents and Emeryville police officers for conducting these operations to educate the public and to keep our youth and all of us safe […]
State Parks Assists MCSO in Armed Robbery Response
“We appreciate that California State Parks rangers respond to assist their fellow law enforcement officers from other agencies when danger is present and officers must travel great distances to respond to calls. We thank them for their service in responding to calls for help whether it is on State Parks property or not.” CSLEA President […]
Turlock Man Convicted of Rape
The California Department of Justice conducted forensic and DNA testing in support of the investigation STANISLAUS COUNTY – On July 19, 2024, The Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office announced that Ivan Garcia Jr., 26, of Turlock, was convicted by a jury of forcible rape. The conviction relates to a sexual assault that occurred on June […]
CSLB Cites 14 for Illegal Contracting in Santa Clara County
“Consumers have little recourse when things go wrong with an unlicensed contractor. Licensed contractors have passed tests, including a background check. Hiring a licensed contractor is a safer bet. CSLB investigators work to keep unlicensed contractors from showing up on your doorstep with bids for projects therefore working to protect consumers from harm.” CSLEA President […]
California State Parks Rangers Lead UCETF Operation Targeting Illegal Cannabis Near State Parks
“Targeting illegal cannabis grow sites is dangerous but important work. It helps to protect public property, visitors to State parks, and those conducting cannabis grows and operations legally. We thank our state employed law enforcement officers for risking their own personal safety to protect lives, property and the State’s economy.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO […]