California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“Investigators rely on assistance from the California Department of Justice to help with evidence that can lead to a suspect. Without the work done at DOJ forensic labs, many cases would go unsolved. In this case, the DNA evidence was processed and a match was made. We thank the criminalists at DOJ labs for the […] Read More
“Thank you to the oil spill preventionists and game wardens at CDFW for working to protect our waterways, land, and fish and wildlife. This help to keep our environment protected and our State beautiful with its abundance of natural resources.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona YUBA COUNTY – On February 15, 2026 the California Department of […] Read More
EMERYVILLE– On February 13, 2026, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and the Emeryville Police Department cited two clerks for selling alcohol to someone under 21. The law enforcement officers conducted a minor decoy operation in which agents and officers supervised a person under 21 who attempted to buy alcohol at eight retail locations in Emeryville. […] Read More
“In rural areas and areas where law enforcement officers cover much ground, it is helpful to have allied agency officers respond to assist. This helps with both public and officer safety.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO COUNTY – On February 13, 2026 at around noon, Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 11700 block […] Read More
“Congratulations to our CSLEA/FMESA member Jenna Avansino for the well-deserved recognition she received after assisting with the delivery of a baby who wasn’t going to wait for a labor and delivery room. We are very proud of her and all our communications operators for their first responder skills!” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona EL DORADO […] Read More
California DOJ assisted in creating DNA profile “It’s so important to review unsolved cases now that we have advances in science and technology. This contributes to public safety, criminal justice, and a sense of closure for those who wait for answers.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SANTA ROSA – On February 13, 2026, a Sonoma County […] Read More
CDFW and DCC assisted with warrants and arrests “This is a significant bust and goes far in protecting public safety and public health. It demonstrates the work that can be done investigating illegal businesses when numerous law enforcement agencies combine their resources and expertise.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona KERN COUNTY – On February 12, 2026, […] Read More
“California ABC agents work to investigate underage drinking, as well as to educate the public, clerks and servers about the dangers of furnishing alcohol to those under 21. We thank them for working to keep all of us safe.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO– On February 13, 2026, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control […] Read More
“There seems to be no shortage of work for the criminalists at California DOJ forensic labs. These professionals work to assist law enforcement in their pursuit of answers, which can provide closure for families, and if necessary, evidence for prosecutors.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SHASTA COUNTY – On February 11, 2026, the Shasta County […] Read More
Potential identification was developed with the assistance of the California Department of Justice (Richmond Laboratory) Read More
