By Chris Fowler FMESA Vice President, OSFM SACRAMENTO- On the evening of May 9, 2016, Fire Marshal & Emergency Services Association (FMESA) peace officer members from the Office of the State Fire Marshal were involved in the planning and operation of a rally for Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders held at Cal Expo. The […]
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CSLEA Co-Sponsors 17th Annual Public Safety & Community Appreciation Luncheon
SACRAMENTO – On May 6, 2016, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Officers and Directors attended the 17th Annual Public Safety & Community Appreciation Luncheon hosted by Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert. This year’s luncheon focused on “Community Engagement in the Juvenile Justice System.” “As co-sponsors of this event we are supporting District […]
A CDI Investigation: Woman Busted After Filing a Claim For An Accident She Wasn’t Even In
SANTA ANA– A Santa Ana woman was arraigned May 2, 2016, on charges she submitted a fraudulent insurance claim for more than $16,000 for a vehicle damaged in a collision she was not even in. Amezcua Alejandra Rodriguez, 40, is charged with two felony counts of insurance fraud. On May 29, 2015, Rodriguez’s relative was […]
27 Cited in CSLB Stings in Sacramento & San Diego
SACRAMENTO – How far will unlicensed contractors go to get unsuspecting consumers to hire them for home improvement projects? Just ask Contractors State License Board (CSLB) investigators who conduct undercover sting operations in which they pose as homeowners and seek bids on projects such as concrete repair, fencing, flooring and hot water tank replacement. “CSLB […]
Honoring California’s Fallen Peace Officers
SACRAMENTO – On May 2, 2016, the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation held its annual memorial ceremony at 10th and Capitol Mall to pay respect and to honor California Peace Officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. “We must never forget our sisters and brothers in law enforcement who gave everything protecting […]
2016 California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremonies on May 1-2
“It is both important and humbling to stop what we’re doing and truly reflect on the sacrifices of our brethren, our fellow law enforcement officers whose lives ended abruptly while protecting the citizens of their communities. They and their surviving family members sacrificed it all and they are true heroes.” – CSLEA FOP Lodge 77 […]
CSLEA’s Co-Sponsored Bill Passes Assembly
SACRAMENTO- On April 25, 2016, Assembly Bill 2165 (Rob Bonta), an act to amend Section 32000 of the Penal Code relating to firearms passed the Assembly by a 73-2 vote and will now be sent and heard by the Senate. “The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) took the lead in sponsoring this legislation because […]
CSLEA Releases Second Video in Support of Darrell Steinberg for Sacramento Mayor
SACRAMENTO- On April 22, 2016, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) published its second video in support of Darrell Steinberg for Mayor of the City of Sacramento. The video features Kevin Highbaugh, a CSLEA director and president of the CSLEA affiliate association California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents. “Darrell Steinberg spent a significant amount of […]
DOJ Special Agents Takedown Fresno Gang with “Operation Dog Track”
FRESNO — Twenty-eight people with suspected involvement in a Fresno gang connected to crimes of conspiracy to commit murder, human trafficking and fraud have been arrested after an investigation conducted by California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Investigation Special Operations Unit (SOU) and the Fresno Police Department. The investigation, Operation Dog Track, found that the […]
Association of Criminalists-DOJ Holds 2016 First Quarter Board Meeting
RIPON – On April 15, 2016, seven Association of Criminalists-Department of Justice (AC-DOJ) board members met in Ripon for their first quarterly meeting in 2016. “Due to the distances involved and everybody’s busy schedules, we don’t often get to meet physically as a board,” said AC-DOJ President John Miller. “It was great to see everybody […]
