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Legislative Update – September 13, 2024
Overview:
Members wrapped up the legislative session at midnight on Saturday, August 31, passing a record number of bills amidst a flurry of last-minute negotiations and intense debates. The final days were marked by significant tension, particularly as Governor Gavin Newsom made an unsuccessful push for legislation aimed at combating gas price spikes.
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State Park Peace Officer Lee Hawkins Retiring After Two Decades with Parks
It is time for me to say goodbye to my California State Park and CSLEA colleagues after 23 years as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). California State Parks are interesting places filled with interesting people. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet, interact, and work with many quality folks over the […]
CSLEA Director Sara Penn Steps Down Following DOJ Promotion
New AC-DOJ President Gunther Scharnhorst to attend first CSLEA Board meeting as CSLEA Director on September 24th SACRAMENTO – On September 9, 2024, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Director and Association of Criminalists – Department of Justice (AC-DOJ) President Sara Penn announced that she is stepping down from her association positions as a result […]
CSLEA and SPPOAC Welcome to Membership 38 Cadet Rangers Training at Academy
OROVILLE – On September 3, 2024, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and State Park Peace Officers Association of California (SPPOAC) representatives conducted a New Employee Orientation for 41 State Park peace officer ranger cadets at the academy at Butte College. SPPOAC President and CSLEA Director Matt Yarbrough welcomed the cadets and explained the importance of […]
CACI Announces Scholarship Recipients for 2024
The California Association of Criminal Investigators (CACI) would like to congratulate the following seven recipients of our annual CACI scholarships. Each of these deserving students are being awarded a CACI scholarship of $2,000. We wish them the best in their educational endeavors! Keep up the outstanding work in pursuing your career goals and your dreams! […]
CSLEA Meets with EDD Investigators in Sacramento
In-Service Training Provides Opportunity to Connect with Members Statewide SACRAMENTO – On August 28, 2024, CSLEA Chief Counsel Kasey Clark and Field Representative Marco Castro met with the statewide staff of Employment Development Department investigators at their Headquarters Office in Sacramento. Clark gave a detailed presentation on the history and status of AB 2872, the […]
CARII Meeting with BBC Inspectors
By Tom Ineichen, CARII President, CSLEA Unit B Vice President On August 8, 2024, Tom Ineichen, president of the California Association of Regulatory Investigators and Inspectors (CARII), along with California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Legal Counsel Jim Vitko, held an important and long overdue meeting with the inspectors of the Board of Barbering […]
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California ABC Agents Investigate Two Liquor Store Owners for Selling Purportedly Stolen Alcohol
“This is another example of the type of undercover work that is conducted by California ABC agents. They work to be sure licensees are not breaking the law and they work to protect the public.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona OXNARD – On September 10, 2024, the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC […]
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A California ABC and NCSO investigation “This investigation highlights some of the undercover work that ABC agents conduct in order to keep the public safe, particularly in and around ABC licensed establishments. Undercover work puts the personal safety of agents and their law enforcement partners at risk. We are grateful no one was hurt during […]
CDFW Assists Stockton PD with Alligators Discovered During Service of Search Warrant
STOCKTON – On September 6, 2024, Stockton Police officers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Paragon Avenue. Upon conducting a search of the residence, officers located three handguns, five rifles, various calibers of ammunition, and two small alligators. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) responded to take custody […]
CDFW Assists MCSO with Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Operation
“Illegal marijuana cultivation operations can cause harm to our environments and fish and wildlife. In addition, they compete on an illegal level with licensed cannabis operations that abide by State rules and regulations and pay taxes. Investigating these illegal operations can be dangerous for those serving search warrants and we are grateful no one was […]
Rangers and Wardens Respond to Mountain Lion Attack at California State Park
“We are thankful that the child who was attacked is recovering and that no one else at the park was injured. We very much appreciate the public safety work that State Parks rangers and CDFW officers do to keep people as they enjoy the great outdoors.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On […]
12 Unlicensed Contractors Caught During Bakersfield Sting
“Unlicensed contractors are a risk to consumers who hire them to assist with home improvement projects. Licensed contractor shave passed tests and background checks and have workers’ comp insurance when employing others to help.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona BAKERSFIELD –On August 14-15, 2024, the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) along with the Kern County District […]
