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LOS ANGELES — On April 15, 2026, California Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Gambling Control special agents arrested a Southern California card dealer at The Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, for grand theft. The dealer is accused of stealing more than $15,000 in gaming chips. “When someone entrusted with maintaining fairness in a card room instead stacks the decks for themselves, they […]
SACRAMENTO – On April 8, 2026, representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the Association of Special Agents-Department of Justice (ASA-DOJ) conducted a new employee orientation at DOJ’s Advanced Training Center in Sacramento. The orientation gives union representatives the opportunity to introduce themselves and discuss the benefits and services associated with union […]
“It takes a team of DOJ special agents and support staff to make APPS effective in removing firearms from those prohibited by law from possessing them. This program operates with public safety in mind and Californians are safer because of it.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO– On March 13, 2026, the California Attorney General announced […]
“Thank you to California Department of Justice, Bureau of Firearms special agents and their law enforcement partners for protecting the public from illegal weapons in the hands of felons. Their work, serving search warrants such as this, is very dangerous. We are safer because of the law enforcement work they do.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona […]
California DOJ Bureau of Firearms special agents serve search warrant at Simi Valley house “This is a significant bust with more than 125 firearms and lots of ammunition seized. It demonstrates the commitment and the lengths travelled by California law enforcement to keep our neighborhoods, communities and state, safe. We are thankful no one was […]
ASA-DOJ is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 ASA-DOJ Scholarship Award. ASA-DOJ thanks all of the candidates who took the time and effort to submit their applications. ASA-DOJ was very impressed with the quality of each candidate and wishes them all a bright future in their respective endeavors. Congratulations to the four recipients! […]
SACRAMENTO – On November 4, 2025, representatives from the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and the Association of Special Agents-Department of Justice (ASA-DOJ) conducted a new employee orientation at DOJ’s Advanced Training Center in Sacramento. The orientation gives union representatives the opportunity to introduce themselves and discuss the benefits and services associated with union […]
California Department of Justice Special Operations Unit assisted with investigation “We appreciate the efforts of all investigative agencies that pursue answers in missing persons and homicide cases, no matter how far they date back. Families deserve answers and our communities deserve safety and criminal justice.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona VACAVILLE – On September 11, […]
“These types of operations are helpful in protecting our children sexual predators and from harm they may not completely comprehend. These operations are a proactive step and should put predators on alert that law enforcement is actively searching for those who are intent on sexually exploiting minors.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona KINGS COUNTY– On […]
The Association of Special Agents-DOJ (ASA-DOJ) is accepting applications for scholarships that will be awarded to qualified members, or their family members, seeking advancement or support in education. (Please see application for details.) The 2025 ASA-DOJ Scholarship Program is awarding four (4) $500.00 scholarships. If you would like to submit an application, please fill […]
Investigation by the FBI and California DOJ – Bureau of Gambling Control “It is unfathomable the lengths criminals go to, to get their hands on money that isn’t theirs, destroying the savings that their victims worked so hard to earn. These cases can be lengthy and difficult to investigate and we thank the California DOJ […]
“It is so very important that we identify victims of human trafficking and offer them the support they need to move forward with their lives and overcome trauma. Part of that means identifying, arresting, and prosecuting the human traffickers who abused them simply to line their own pockets. Human trafficking is a public safety issue […]
Cache of approximately 51 firearms, including several unregistered assault rifles discovered “A neighborhood and community are safer now as a result of an investigation by Barstow PD and California DOJ special agents. We are thankful for their service in protecting the public and following up on what started out as a report of a vehicle […]
SACRAMENTO – On May 21, 2025, Association of Special Agents – Department of Justice (ASA-DOJ) Ben Greenhagen and California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Chief Counsel Kasey Clark conducted a New Employee Orientation (NEO) at the California Department of Justice in Sacramento. They met with 16 recently hired special agents and a reinstating manager at […]
The California Department of Justice Bureau of Gambling Control is assisting with this investigation “This case is an example of local, state and federal law enforcement officers working together to identify and arrest people suspected of ambushing winning gamblers after leaving casinos. Suspects in these types of crimes put our public safety at risk.” CSLEA […]
“Kudos to the investigating agencies, agents and officers for putting a stop to this organized crime. This type of greed and criminal activity can impact individuals, consumers and businesses.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES – On April 25, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the filing of felony charges against three people involved […]
The Association of Special Agents-Department of Justice (ASA-DOJ) is accepting candidate nominations for its Board of Directors. Directors serve for a term of two years. This year, there is currently one vacancy on the Board. Interested candidates must be members of ASA-DOJ in good standing and have been a member of CSLEA for three years. Interested […]
Special agents seized 1,520 firearms through the APPS program, including 39 ghost guns “We are proud of California DOJ special agents who have the dangerous job of contacting people, who by law, should not be in possession of firearms but are, and then seizing those firearms. This is a very big step in keeping […]
“Excellent work by California DOJ special agents, Downey Police officers and the LA County District Attorney’s Office. We are grateful for the law enforcement efforts that are laser-focused on removing fentanyl and those who traffic fentanyl from our communities.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES — On March 11, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta together […]
California Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation Fentanyl Task Force assisted with investigation “The illegal distribution of fentanyl harms lives, families and communities. Kudos to the investigating agents and officers who investigated this Honduran fentanyl drug trafficking ring, and who are assisting with the prosecution.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO— On January 24, 2025, […]
