California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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CDFW and DCC assisted with warrants and arrests “This is a significant bust and goes far in protecting public safety and public health. It demonstrates the work that can be done investigating illegal businesses when numerous law enforcement agencies combine their resources and expertise.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona KERN COUNTY – On February 12, 2026, […]
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 […]
“Illicit cannabis operations hurt our economy, legitimate cannabis operations, our environment, fish and wildlife, and public safety. We are appreciative of all law enforcement efforts to investigate and dismantle illegal operations throughout California.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO- On January 27, 2026, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that California’s Unified Cannabis […]
SAN FRANCISCO – On January 27, 2026, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers, with a whole lot of assistance from local agencies, successfully removed a male mountain lion from San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood. The mountain lion was first spotted on January 26th by residents. According to San Francisco Animal Care and Control, […]
“This investigation demonstrates California’s commitment to protecting wildlife, even outside of our country, by cracking down on poaching and other illegal activity that threatens wildlife population around the globe.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FRESNO –On January 26, 2026, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced that three suspects were booked into Fresno […]
“It takes education, tips from the public, response and enforcement, to protect California’s valued and precious natural resources. We are grateful to our members at CDFW who work daily to be sure we are all doing right by our fish, wildlife, and environment, so that California stays healthy, safe, and vibrant.” – CSLEA President Alan […]
OROVILLE – In an effort to introduce the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the Association of Wildlife Officers of California (ACWO) to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) warden cadets, CSLEA Chief Counsel Kasey Clark and ACWO President Trevor Pell conducted a new employee orientation at the CDFW Academy in Butte County […]
A CDFW investigation “This case demonstrates the value of tips from the public and how responsive CDFW officers are in investigating the information that comes in to them. We appreciate the law enforcement work of CDFW officers as they protect our natural resources and those businesses abiding by the laws and regulations.” CSLEA President Alan […]
PORAC utilizes its “Fund a Hero” campaign CDFW officer and CSLEA/ACWO member Chad Volheim is currently in need of support as he is struggling with a debilitating illness and is presently unable to work as a result. PORAC is utilizing its Fund-a-Hero campaign to raise money for Officer Volheim and CSLEA and ACWO are extremely […]
“These operations took place in just two of California’s 58 counties. Imagine the illegal cannabis activity that is taking place throughout the entire state. This obviously demonstrates a need for State law enforcement officers in CDFW, DCC, State Parks, other departments. We appreciate all who assisted and are thankful no one was hurt during these […]
“CDFW is working to protect the abalone population throughout California as the number of abalone dwindles. We have precious resources in our state and we thank CDFW officers for protecting our environment, fish and wildlife.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SONOMA COUNTY – On December 3, 2025, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced […]
“Kudos to our CSLEA Director and ACWO President Trevor Pell, a CDFW Lieutenant, who completed this investigation and forwarded it to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. Investigating cases such as this protects the public, and exotic animals that may be housed at unpermitted locations.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona VENTURA – On December 1, 2025, […]
“CDFW officers patrol day and night in an effort to protect our fish and wildlife, our environment and our safety. Their jobs can be highly dangerous and we thank them for their service to our State.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona ORANGE COUNTY – On October 24, 2025, at around 1:00 a.m., a California Department […]
“It’s important that law enforcement officers conduct these operations to investigate illegal cannabis operations for numerous reasons, including public safety, consumer protection, environmental concerns and leveling the playing field for licensed and permitted operations.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona NEVADA CITY – On October 30, 2025, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) announced that between […]
“Thank you to California’s officers who work to protect our fish and wildlife so all may enjoy what California has to offer in way of its natural resources. Approaching individuals who are breaking California fish and wildlife laws can be dangerous and we thank these officers for their service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona PISMO BEACH […]
“California not only works to protect its own natural resources, fish and wildlife, it also works to reduce the senseless poaching of endangered species that live elsewhere on our planet.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On October 23, 2025, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) law enforcement officers from the Special […]
“These brave law enforcement officers, including a CDFW officer, encountered challenging and life-threatening conditions to rescue a man who desperately needed medical attention. We are grateful for their bravery, training and willingness to put the safety of others before their own.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FAIRHAVEN – On October 21, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., […]
SACRAMENTO – On October 11, 2025, Govern Gavin Newsom announced that he signed Assembly Bill 1319 by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank) to protect endangered and threatened species from any potential rollbacks of longstanding federal protections. “California’s dedicated wildlife officers often face difficulties in enforcing the complex laws that regulate the wildlife trade due to the […]
“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 […]
“Dismantling a clandestine methamphetamine conversion lab and operation of this magnitude can only assist in the battle against illegal drugs and to help keep our communities and neighborhoods safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona NORTH EDWARDS – On September 3, 2025, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (KC-HIDTA), […]
