On Monday, November 17, 2014, the officer responded to an incident that began at 10:05 p.m. in which a patient violently attacked another patient in their dorm room. The attacker then assaulted the police officer, striking him several times in the face. The officer was treated at a local hospital and monitored for other possible […]
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CSLEA and HPAC Welcome New DSH Police Chief Kevin Hart
It is with great encouragement that the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and its affiliate, the Hospital Police Association of California (HPAC) welcome new Department of State Hospitals Office of Protective Services Chief of Police Kevin Hart. For years CSLEA and HPAC have urged the Department of State Hospitals to hire a Law Enforcement […]
Suspension of Hospital Police Officer Is Completely Revoked After Hearing With Executive
On May 7, 2014, the Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan State Hospital informed CSLEA’s Supervising Legal Counsel David De La Riva that it decided to withdraw a notice of adverse action which had been previously served on Hospital Police Officer (and CSLEA full-member) Jose Leal. The action called for a ten-working-day suspension, effective at […]
Lottery Investigators Win Approval To Wear 9-11 Commemorative Badges in September
“The 911 badge is much more than just a piece of metal. It is a symbol of brotherhood.” – HPAC Board Member, CSLEA Member, Detective Jared Burk, Napa State Hospital Excitement is brewing among California State Lottery investigators who received their director’s approval to change up their badges in September in honor of the unity […]
Violent Napa State Hospital Patient Sentenced To Prison For Attacking Another Patient
“This man, now sentenced to 20 years in prison, is a violent gang member whose sentence was essentially doubled due to the work of Napa State Hospital police officers who successfully investigated and pursued gang enhancement charges.” – Alan Barcelona, CSLEA President NAPA – Jason Soletti, 43, a violent gang member is going to prison […]
CSLEA & HPAC Meet With New DDS & DSH Law Enforcement Leadership
On Wednesday, August 21, HPAC and CSLEA representatives met with Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Department of State Hospitals (DSH), and California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Agency executives to discuss matters affecting Hospital Police Officers and Peace Officer Is. Meeting with DDS Law Enforcement Leadership First, HPAC President Luis Jimenez (Coalinga State Hospital HPO), […]
Officer & Community Safety At State Hospitals Discussed With Assemblymember Mariko Yamada
“It’s a ticking time bomb.” – Assemblymember Yamada On Monday, August 19, HPAC and CSLEA representatives met with State Assemblymember Mariko Yamada, whose 4th Assembly District includes Napa and Sonoma Counties, to discuss safety concerns affecting the local communities and DDS Peace Officers and DSH Hospital Police Officers. “Let’s address these safety concerns before […]
