By CSLEA Member Services Representative Jim Laughlin ATASCADERO -On April 14, 2017, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Member Services Representatives Chris Scrimiger and Jim Laughlin met with newly hired police officers at Atascadero State Hospital. State Hospitals operate like a small city and have a similar public safety mission that includes the safety and protection […]
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Unarmed Police Officers Investigate Burglary in Progress
NORWALK – When police officers investigate burglaries -in-progress, it’s clear that danger and unknown threats can lurk around each corner they turn, down every dark hallway they tread, and inside rooms they enter. It is not uncommon for officers investigating burglaries-in-progress to have their service revolvers un-holstered and at the ready should the officers come […]
Congratulations Officer Jonak on Your “Special Acts of Service” Award
SACRAMENTO-Congratulations to California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and Hospital Police Association of California (HPAC) Member Zybnek Jonak, a Patton State Hospital police officer who, on April 13, 2016, was presented with a “Special Acts of Service” award from the Department of State Hospitals at its annual Values Inspired Performance (VIP) awards ceremony in the […]
CSLEA Welcomes New Members & Reaches Out to Current Members in Southern California
During the first week of April, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Member Services Field Representative Shelley Bishop personally extended a warm welcome to seven new CSLEA members including Metropolitan State Hospital Communications Operators Daniel Castro Corey, Maha Lampkin, and Allyson Sherwood, Police Officers Jamie Ortiz and Travis Sawyer and Investigator Patricia Escalera, along with […]
CSLEA Meets with Members Over Lunch At Atascadero
ATASCADERO – On December 2, 2015, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) representatives met with members for lunch at Atascadero State Hospital. “Our goal was to talk to members about contract proposals, update membership records, and listen to their concerns about any work related issues,” said CSLEA Supervising Member Services Representative Richard Carrillo. “I want […]
Hospital Police Officers the Focus of High-Level Meeting
SACRAMENTO – On December 1, 2015, California Statewide Law Enforcement President Alan Barcelona and Senior Legal Counsel Ryan Navarre met with California Health and Human Services (HSS) Undersecretary Michael Wilkening and Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Director Pamela Ahlin to discuss issues vital to the safety, health and well-being of its valued peace […]
State Expands Recruitment and Retention For DDS & DSH Officers
SACRAMENTO – On June 25, 2015, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) received official confirmation from California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) that pursuant to the Article 19.19 of the Unit 7 Contract, the Recruitment and Retention Pay Differentials for all Department of State Hospitals (DSH) Hospital Police Officers and Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Peace […]
Violent Crimes Inside Napa State Hospital
NAPA – It is routine for Napa State Hospital (NSH) police officers to respond to crimes, including acts of violence, committed inside NSH, but two weeks in April were particularly busy with felony arrests. “Our hospital police officers aren’t dealing with frail, physically ailing patients,” said California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona. […]
CSLEA Pushes For Improvements For Hospital Police Officers
“There is no question there is a critical deficiency in the number of police officers at State Hospitals and Developmental Services. The solution is obvious, pay them and they will come.” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona During the month of April, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) has made numerous pushes for improvements for […]
CSLEA Recovers Academy Per Diem for Napa State Hospital Police Officers
By Ryan Navarre CSLEA Senior Legal Counsel In 2013, eight (8) Napa State Hospital (NSH) Hospital Police Officers (HPOs) attended the Santa Rosa Police Academy for on-duty job required training. Since the Academy was just over 50 miles from their assigned headquarters, Napa State Hospital; pursuant to Article 21.1 of the Memorandum of Understanding, the […]
