California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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“It’s important that law enforcement officers conduct these operations to investigate illegal cannabis operations for numerous reasons, including public safety, consumer protection, environmental concerns and leveling the playing field for licensed and permitted operations.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona NEVADA CITY – On October 30, 2025, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) announced that between […] Read More
EUREKA – On October 24, 2025, the Eureka Police Department, along with an agent from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a Minor Decoy operation in which a decoy under the age of 21 and under the direct supervision of law enforcement, attempted to purchase alcohol from 21 retail licensees in the […] Read More
MANTECA -On October 29, 2025, Manteca Police officers and cadets, along with a California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agent, conducted a Minor Decoy Operation throughout the city. The operation was conducted at seven off-sale license establishments—businesses that sell alcohol for off-site consumption, such as grocery and liquor stores. During the operation, three clerks furnished alcohol […] Read More
“Thank you to California’s officers who work to protect our fish and wildlife so all may enjoy what California has to offer in way of its natural resources. Approaching individuals who are breaking California fish and wildlife laws can be dangerous and we thank these officers for their service.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona PISMO BEACH […] Read More
REDDING – On October 27, 2025, agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and officer from the Redding Police Department conducted a Shoulder Tap operation in the city of Redding. A Shoulder Tap operation targets adults who purchase alcohol for someone under the age of 21. Under the direct supervision of law […] Read More
“California not only works to protect its own natural resources, fish and wildlife, it also works to reduce the senseless poaching of endangered species that live elsewhere on our planet.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES COUNTY – On October 23, 2025, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) law enforcement officers from the Special […] Read More
CDPH conducting investigative work associated with kratom “We are appreciative of the work CDPH is doing to investigate the sale of these products and to remove them from shelves at gas stations, smoke shops and at other retail stores. This is an example of how CDPH investigators work to protect consumers from harm.” CSLEA President […] Read More
MERCED – On October 23, 2025, California Alcoholic Beverage Control agents and officers with the Merced Police Department conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation targeting individuals who are willing to buy alcohol for an officer-supervised person under the age of 21 who solicits help in making the purchase. Under the direct supervision of the officers and […] Read More
“These brave law enforcement officers, including a CDFW officer, encountered challenging and life-threatening conditions to rescue a man who desperately needed medical attention. We are grateful for their bravery, training and willingness to put the safety of others before their own.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona FAIRHAVEN – On October 21, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., […] Read More
LANCASTER – On October 16, 2025 the Lancaster Police Department announced the results of a four-day operation to crack down on smoke shops selling unregulated, unsafe, and illegal products. The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) assisted the Lancaster Police Department, along with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Los Angeles County Public Health, […] Read More
