California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
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California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) is proud to announce scholarship awards to four students, three of them a CABCA member’s child, and fourth a CABCA member. “On behalf of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents, we extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s distinguished scholarship recipients,” said CABCA President Bryant Pender. “Each candidate’s academic […] Read More
SACRAMENTO – On March 23, 2026, CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) directors held their 2026 first quarter Board of Directors meeting which included a meeting with CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “We very much appreciate Commissioner Duryee’s time and thank him for travelling to California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) headquarters to discuss issues that are […] Read More
RIVERSIDE – On March 17, 2026, CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association Southern Division Representative David Arriola conducted a new employee orientation for CHP dispatchers training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. This was an opportunity for Arriola to extend an invitation to the dispatchers for union membership and answer any questions. “Thank you to […] Read More
Union welcomes 23 new members SAN LUIS OBISPO – On March 19, 2026, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and its affiliate Hospital Police Association of California (HPAC) welcomed new state hospital police officers who are training at the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Office of Protective Services (OPS) Academy in San Luis Obispo. […] Read More
Wildlife officer of the year 2024 and 2025 as well as trainer of the year “Congratulations to our CSLEA ACWO members on their recognition for an exceptional job well done, leading by example, protecting Californians, our environment and our fish and wildlife. We are very proud of you, and thank you for your service.” – […] Read More
Nominations for incidents in 2025 due May 1, 2026 The nomination period for the 2026 Governor’s Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor award (incidents from 2025) is open through May 1. The Medal of Valor nomination form can be found here: https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/mov-nomination-form_.pdf Read More
SACRAMENTO – On March 11, 2026, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Board of Directors met at CSLEA headquarters to discuss union business at its second meeting held in the first quarter of 2026. “Although our CSLEA officers and directors just met in January, there is much work to be discussed and done as […] Read More
By FMESA President and CSLEA Director BJ Jones The California Office of Emergency Services Law Enforcement Branch (Cal OES LEB), in collaboration with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), held a Crisis Management and Command Conference on February 24 & 25, 2026, in Rohnert Park. Cal OES LEB Assistant Chiefs played […] Read More
By FMESA President and CSLEA Director BJ Jones NEVADA COUNTY — Recently, an avalanche in Nevada County claimed the lives of nine skiers. In the midst of this tragedy, six individuals were rescued within hours of the incident. While the loss of life is deeply saddening, the response to this event powerfully demonstrates the value […] Read More
From ACWO President Trevor Pell We are sharing an important update on Chad Volheim’s ongoing health battle following his sudden illness and hospitalization last summer. The Diagnosis Recent bloodwork has finally provided answers: Chad contracted Q fever, an extremely rare bacterial infection (with only 50–200 cases reported annually in the U.S.). While the […] Read More
