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State Park rangers assist in search and recovery NEVADA CITY – On July 8, 2025, a Nevada County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue (NCSSAR) volunteer was conducting aerial searches with a drone for missing 50-year-old Rebecca Heinowitz, of Barrytown, New York, when human remains were discovered along a rocky shore, adjacent to the water’s edge of […]
State Parks responds with allied agencies to a report that an officer had been shot “State Parks peace officers will assist their local law enforcement partners where needed whether it’s an emergency call of an officer down, a search and rescue, or a call in which they are a closest responder. It takes a team […]
“I can only imagine how grateful this hiker and her family are to have had the public safety, and search and rescue, resources available to them that resulted in her being found and her injuries cared for. This is an example of the need for California State Park rangers and their search and rescue partners.” […]
“Thank you to the responding State Park rangers, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies and county firefighters. Their efforts resulted in the arrest of someone suspected of dangerous behavior and kept a fire from burning out of control. – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA BARBARA – On May 14, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., California State […]
“Congratulations to all who graduated. We wish them the best in their next step of field training. Any new ranger or lifeguard who has not signed up for CSLEA membership should consider the protections that our union offers law enforcement officers.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona PARADISE – On April 11, 2024, California State Parks […]
“We are relieved that no one was hurt in this pursuit and that the suspects were caught. Thank you to California State Parks rangers who assist their local law enforcement partners in keeping all of us safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona HUNTINGTON BEACH – On March 21, 2025, at approximately 10:20 a.m., Huntington Beach Police […]
“California State Park rangers work to protect the public from harm, both on State property and throughout our communities. We are grateful for their law enforcement work and for finding this man suspected of injuring a sheriff’s deputy.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN ONOFRE STATE BEACH – On March 19, 2025, California State Park rangers […]
“We appreciate the efforts of State Parks rangers, State fire marshals, CALFIRE, and all the local law enforcement and fire partners who completed a thorough investigation that led to the identity and prosecution of this arsonist.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona BUTTE COUNTY – On March 5, 2025, Kevin Carlson, 30, of Chico, was sentenced to […]
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – On February 25, 2025 at approximately 10:30 a.m., emergency personnel responded to reports of a person who had jumped off a cliff and into the ocean at Wilder Ranch State Park. Witnesses stated that the man who jumped had attempted to swim back to shore but was prevented by strong currents […]
“We are grateful that the hiker was located and rescued, and that no law enforcement or search and rescue personnel was injured during this 12-hour operation. This was obviously a team effort and required much effort. We thank all involved for their protection and public safety service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MONTEREY COUNTY – The […]
PISMO BEACH – On December 27, 2024 Pismo Beach Police officers contacted an individual sleeping in his vehicle in the pier parking lot after closure hours. According to the Pismo Beach Police Department, when the subject opened his door, a large amount of marijuana was visible which prompted a vehicle search. A State Parks ranger […]
BUTTE COUNTY- On December 27, 2024, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and State Parks Peace Officers Association (SPPOAC) representatives conducted a New Employee Orientation for nine State Park peace officer ranger cadets at the academy at Butte College. SPPOAC Director Tom Pagan, CSLEA Chief Counsel Kasey Clark and Member Services Representative Marco Castro […]
“This is a tremendous loss by what investigators have determined was an act of arson. We appreciate the efforts of State Parks rangers, State fire marshals, CALFIRE, and all the local law enforcement and fire partners to complete a thorough investigation and find those responsible.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona CHICO – On Dec. 11, 2024 at […]
“Immediate response times can be tough for local law enforcement officers given geographical challenges. State Parks rangers and CDFW wardens are sworn peace officers who can assist their local law enforcement partners when needed. We thank them for their public safety and law enforcement service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO – On October 24, 2024, […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Felony evasion suspect arrested SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – On July 31, 2024, the San Luis Obispo Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious vehicle that was in a parking lot off Los Osos Valley Road in Los Osos. The vehicle was described as the front portion or “cab” of a military style tractor-trailer. […]
“We appreciate that California State Parks rangers respond to assist their fellow law enforcement officers from other agencies when danger is present and officers must travel great distances to respond to calls. We thank them for their service in responding to calls for help whether it is on State Parks property or not.” CSLEA President […]
“Targeting illegal cannabis grow sites is dangerous but important work. It helps to protect public property, visitors to State parks, and those conducting cannabis grows and operations legally. We thank our state employed law enforcement officers for risking their own personal safety to protect lives, property and the State’s economy.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO […]
