California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“Licensees have a responsibility to be good neighbors and to follow the law. We appreciate the work that ABC agents do in investigating complaints and, through undercover work, identifying violations that threaten public safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona HIGHLAND – On September 10, 2025, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) announced that ABC […] Read More
“We have a duty to investigate allegations of neglect or abuse that impact vulnerable individuals who may be suffering harmful conditions at the hands of others. We appreciate the work that California DOJ’s Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse does to investigate these types of cases.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SAN DIEGO – On September 9, 2025, California […] Read More
California DOJ Bureau of Forensic Services processed crime scene and evidence the refuted killer’s story “This case is an example of the exemplary work done by California DOJ criminalists to shed light on what really happened versus what a suspect is telling investigators. When there are no witnesses to a murder, these criminalists become the […] Read More
“We are grateful to the law enforcement officers who worked to keep a documented gang member and convicted felon from possessing a firearm. This type of investigation and law enforcement work can only lead to safer environments for all of us as we work, shop and live in our communities.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona On […] Read More
“We are very proud of the work conducted by criminalists at California Department of Justice forensic crime labs throughout California. These individuals work to assist in finding the truth, which can convict, exonerate, or prompt defendants to plea to charges filed against them. Their work contributes to public safety and criminal justice.” CSLEA President Alan […] Read More
“Excellent work by state and local law enforcement officers. This is about stolen vehicles, public safety and arresting suspects who put Californians in harm’s way. We very much appreciate the efforts of every organization and officer involved.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona RIVERSIDE COUNTY – On August 26, 2025, the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) […] Read More
“This is dangerous work given the firearms and toxic pesticides that are associated with illegal cannabis operations. Shutting these operations down works to protect the public, protect the environment and to protect the licensed operations operating legally in our state.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona GRASS VALLEY – In July and August of this year, members […] Read More
“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), […] Read More
EMERYVILLE – On August 20, 2025, the Emeryville Police Department, along with agents of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a decoy operation in which they tested store clerks by sending someone under 21 into the store to purchase alcohol. Of the seven retail stores the officers and agents visited, only one […] Read More
CHOWCHILLA – On August 20, 2025, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Food and Drug Branch, Madera County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Department of Tax and Fees Administration (CDTFA) conducted a joint enforcement operation at several retail locations in response to multiple community complaints regarding the sale of contraband products to the public. […] Read More
