SACRAMENTO – On May 17, 2017, the Assembly Budget Committee No. 3 Resources and Transportation, chaired by Assembymember Richard Bloom, reviewed the proposed budget allocations as a result of Senate Bill 1 which created a program to fund road maintenance and other transportation and safety projects. The allocation included $1 million to establish a recruitment […]
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Memorial Fund for Ranger Blake Bonham
By RPPOA President Matt Yarbrough There is a feeling of sadness throughout our State Park Peace Officer family as we experience and mourn the loss of State Park Ranger Peace Officer Blake Bonham. Ranger Bonham, 41, passed away January 9, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his […]
State Park Rangers Search for Driver Who Led Officers in a Dangerous Pursuit
Driver disappears in State Park after asking a camper for a “ride to the hospital” SANTA BARBARA – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members assisted the California Highway Patrol and Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies in trying to apprehend a suspect who led officers on a chase through two counties and in which the […]
State Park Ranger Involved In Shooting Of Man Armed With Knife
Yesterday, December 13, 2012, at approximately 2:10 pm., a State Park Ranger and CSLEA member was required to use lethal force in self defense against a subject armed with a machete like knife. The incident occurred at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. The ranger, an 8-year veteran peace officer encountered a subject illegally camping […]
