California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
My union, My Choice!
“BAR representatives work to protect consumers from financial harm. We put our trust in businesses to provide the services we pay for and when they don’t, consumers have a great resource in the Bureau of Automotive Repair.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SOLANO COUNTY – On August 7, 2025, a Solano County Superior Court jury, found […]
Congratulations to CABCA Member Paul Tupy and CARII Member Bob Twomey “We couldn’t be any prouder of the accomplishments and the Governor’s appointments of our two members, Paul Tupy and Bob Twomey. Well done, and we look forward to your continued successes!” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO – On July 25, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
“We appreciate the work of OSPR crews in their response to oil spill related calls. Their knowledge, response, and actions help to protect the public, the environment, and fish and wildlife from harm.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CAPITOLA – On July 16, 2025, a California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Office of […]
“CARII is very proud to award scholarships to two well-deserving students who are working hard to achieve their education and career goals. We wish them all the best and look forward to their bright, successful years ahead.” CARII President Tom Ineichen The CARII Board of Directors is pleased to announced it has awarded […]
Hello CARII Members, The CARII Board is proud to announce it is currently accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship award. You will find the application below. To be considered, the application packet must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2025. We look forward to awarding deserving and qualifying students with scholarship money. If you have any […]
Dear CARII Members: The California Association of Regulatory Investigators and Inspectors (CARII) 2024 Board of Directors election has concluded. Here are the results: Dwaylon Calhoun Current CARII Board Member, Inspector II, Dental Board Director Kou Her PR II, BAR DirectorThomas Ineichen CSLEA Unit B – VP, CARII Pres., Special Investigator, SPCB Director Amanda Martinez Current […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interested in running for a seat on the CARII Board of Directors? The California Association of Regulatory Investigators and Inspectors (CARII) will be holding an election for its 2024-2026 Board of Directors in September and CARII would greatly appreciate your involvement. CARII is currently accepting Statements of Candidacy from those interested in running for a position […]
“CARII is proud to award scholarships to two well-deserving applicants who are working hard to reach their education and career goals. This year’s scholarship recipients are very deserving and great students. We wish them all the best in achieving their goals and look forward to their bright, successful future.” – CARII President Tom Ineichen The […]
CARII Members, The CARII Board is proud to announce it is currently accepting applications for its 2023 scholarship award. You will find the application below. To be considered, the application packet must be postmarked no later than July 30, 2023. We look forwarded to awarding deserving and qualifying students with scholarship money. If you have any questions, […]
CSLEA/CARII is sending this update to inform you of the meetings we’ve had with CSLB and DCA management regarding the Telework agreements. As you know CSLEA/CARII was notified on December 7, 2022, of CSLB’s intent to reduce Telework days for Investigators (Inv) and Special Investigators (SI) in some of the units (approximately 86 positions), from […]
“Anyone who has spent any time in Newport Beach and its surrounding communities is likely aware of the ongoing problem surrounding speeding vehicles and loud or modified exhaust from vehicles. By targeting these violations, law enforcement is working to increase public safety and to put a stop to public nuisances that take away from our […]
By CSLEA Member and CARII Director Mario Salas EL MONTE – As a state program representative working out of the South El Monte Field Office, I am often in the City of El Monte in a work capacity or simply to enjoy the city’s many restaurants. Sometimes I simply drive through on my way from […]
Hello CARII Members, The CARII Board is proud to announce it is currently accepting applications for its 2022 scholarship award. You will find the application below. To be considered, the application packet must be postmarked no later than July 30, 2022. We look forwarded to awarding deserving and qualifying students with scholarship money. We would […]
Dear CARII Members, The California Association of Regulatory Investigators and Inspectors (CARII) will be holding an election for its 2022-24 Board of Directors in September and CARII would greatly appreciate your involvement. CARII is currently accepting Statements of Candidacy from those interested in running for a position on the Board. CARII’s goal is to have […]
SACRAMENTO – On May 25, 2022, a Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC) meeting was held between the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA), California Association of Regulatory Investigators and Inspectors (CARII), California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), and Contractors State License Board (CSLB). JLMC meetings are an opportunity for CSLEA and CARII to discuss members’ […]
“The California Association of Regulatory Investigators and Inspectors is proud to once again present scholarships to four well-deserving applicants to help get through these trying times. As hard as it is to make ends meet these days, it felt good to be able to provide a little something to help. It was nice to meet these fine […]
SACRAMENTO – On May 3, 2022, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Unit B Vice President and California Association of Regulatory Investigators and Inspectors (CARII) President Tom Ineichen, along with CARII representatives Amanda Martinez and Mario Salas, and CSLEA Senior Legal Counsels Andrea Perez and Jim Vitko met with Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Director […]
“Great job by all who are working to put a stop to auto theft and to investigate suspected chop shops. California families work hard to be able to afford and maintain a vehicle. Thank you to our CSLEA members at DMV investigations and BAR who can assist with these types of investigations.” – CSLEA President […]
