Important Update
Legislative Update – January 14, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom kicked off the budget season on January 9 with the release of his proposed 2026–27 State Budget, striking a noticeably upbeat tone about California’s fiscal condition. While independent analysts continue to raise concerns about longer-term deficits, the administration is framing the current outlook as stable and manageable.
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We employ a staff of five attorneys. Our mission is to defend Unit 7 members in disciplinary proceedings and to enforce the collective bargaining agreement between CSLEA and the State of California.
Working For You News
Health Update: Wildlife Officer Chad Volheim, CSLEA & ACWO Member
From ACWO President Trevor Pell We are sharing an important update on Chad Volheim’s ongoing health battle following his sudden illness and hospitalization last summer. The Diagnosis Recent bloodwork has finally provided answers: Chad contracted Q fever, an extremely rare bacterial infection (with only 50–200 cases reported annually in the U.S.). While the […]
CSLEA Welcomes New State Parks Communications Operators to Union Membership
RANCHO CORDOVA – On February 11, 2026, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Membership Services Representative Victor Tovar conducted a new employee orientation for new State Parks communications operators training in Rancho Cordova. The orientation provided the communications operators with the benefits and services associated with union membership, including representation, access to CSLEA’s proven Legal […]
CSLEA Legislative Advocacy Days February 9-10, 2026
Unit A leadership meets with legislators to highlight public safety and enforcement challenges and concerns “In response to a request from our Unit-A affiliate leadership, CSLEA, along with our legislative and political consultants, worked to set up two days of back-to-back-to-back meetings with members of the legislature to press the importance of the law enforcement, […]
CSLEA and CHP-PSDA Representatives Welcome 10 New Dispatchers to Union Membership
WEST SACRAMENTO– On February 9, 2026, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Andrea Perez and CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) Vice President Victor Tovar conducted a new employee orientation for dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the new dispatchers to their union […]
New Dispatchers Meet Union Representative at Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside
RIVERSIDE – On January 13, 2026, he CHP Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) met with five dispatchers who are currently training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. CHP-PSDA Director David Arriola conducted the new employee orientation and spoke to the dispatchers about the jobs they are training for as well as the benefits […]
CSLEA Welcomes 68 New Members December 29th Through January 10th
CSLEA welcomes 68 new members in December 29th – January 10th SACRAMENTO – Understanding that joining their union is a very important step in their careers with the State of California, 68 state employees assigned to Bargaining Unit 7 became members of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) during the two-week period December 29, […]
News
California DOJ Identifies Human Remains Found in Shasta County
“There seems to be no shortage of work for the criminalists at California DOJ forensic labs. These professionals work to assist law enforcement in their pursuit of answers, which can provide closure for families, and if necessary, evidence for prosecutors.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SHASTA COUNTY – On February 11, 2026, the Shasta County […]
PCSO Requests Assistance in 1972 Cold Case Homicide
Potential identification was developed with the assistance of the California Department of Justice (Richmond Laboratory)
State Parks Lifeguards Assist in Water Rescue South of Carmel
MONTEREY COUNTY – On February 5, 2026, California State Parks lifeguards came to the rescue of an individual who became separated from a vessel and was in need of rescuing in the water in the area of Granite Cove, south of Carmel. The lifeguards quickly made contact with the victim and requested assistance from CAL […]
Clovis Mother Sentenced for Arming Her Son, a Felon and Gang Member
The California Department of Justice Special Operations Unit and Human Trafficking / Sexual Predator Apprehension Team assisted with this case “The arrest, prosecution and sentencing of this individual demonstrates the public safety work that is accomplished when law enforcement agencies work together to investigate potentially dangerous individuals and those who assist them in criminal activity.” […]
Company to Pay $6 Million for Paid Sick Leave and Wage Violations
The LCO opened this investigation in 2020 after receiving information that a farmworker living in employer-provided housing had died from COVID-19 “When we take care of employees, treat them fairly, with respect, and follow labor laws, everyone benefits – employees, their families, employers and communities. We appreciate the work that State of California investigators do […]
Seven Arrested for Hospice Fraud in Monterey County
“The California DOJ Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse works, in part, to protect tax payer funds as they pertain to programs such as Medi-Cal. Protecting these programs from fraud means funds will be available for those who need it.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MONTEREY COUNTY — On February 5, 2025, California Attorney General […]
