California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“California DOJ special agents are instrumental in protecting Californians from harm. They work in various bureaus and on numerous joint law enforcement department teams to investigate crimes that range from drugs, gangs, human trafficking, gambling and fraud. We thank them for their public safety service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN DIEGO — On January 28, 2026, […] Read More
“It’s easy to follow the law here and help contribute to public safety, simply by refusing to purchase or furnish alcohol to those under the age of 21. ABC agents conduct these shoulder tap operations year-round with their local law enforcement partners throughout the entire state. It’s important that we all do our part to […] Read More
“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 […] Read More
The California Department of Justice assisted in this operation and the investigation “Conducting a decoy operation like this is a proactive approach to shutting down those who think it is okay to sex traffic human beings. Sex trafficking has devastating and lasting impacts on victims and creates public safety issues in neighborhoods.” – CSLEA President […] Read More
The SART includes California DOJ Bureau of Forensic Services (BFS) crime lab “Criminalist at the California Department of Justice Bureau of Forensic Services work to examine evidence collected at crime scenes and during forensic medical exams. Their work can help to identify a suspect, and can also assist in the exoneration or prosecution of someone […] Read More
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, […] Read More
“It is important that law enforcement targets human trafficking from all angles in order to protect the victims as well as our communities. That means identifying and taking action against sex buyers and traffickers. Keep up the good work.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN DIEGO — On January 25, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta […] Read More
An investigation by California DOJ special agents with support from EDD and DHCS “These investigations help to improve our neighborhoods, protect victims, and recover money obtained illegally from State funds. We thank California DOJ special agents and their State investigator partners for helping to protect our state and our citizens.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona […] Read More
“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 […] Read More
“It is not uncommon for undercover ABC agents to sit in establishments posing as patrons in order to evaluate business practices as they pertain to illegal activity and also underage drinking. We thank them for partnering with local law enforcement officers to help protect the public and keep us all safer from harm’s way.” – […] Read More
