In a continued effort by the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association to improve the jobs, salary and training of Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Department of State Hospital (DSH) police officers, CSLEA is supporting the Health and Human Services Agency’s May Revision Proposal To Create An Office Of Investigation And Law Enforcement Support. “After […]
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Van Nuys Mini-Mart Clerk and Fiance Arrested in California Lottery Scam
When a California State Lottery agent went undercover April 9, 2014 and handed a Van Nuys mini-mart clerk a decoy winning lottery ticket for $20,000, the clerk allegedly told the undercover agent the ticket was not a winner. The very next day, that same clerk and her fiance are accused of trying to redeem the […]
Governor Signs CSLEA-Supported Public Safety Death Benefits Bill
SACRAMENTO – On May 13, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1035, authored by Assemblymember John A. Pérez. AB 1035 gives more time for survivors of firefighters and peace officers stricken by job-related diseases to apply for benefits. The bill extends the time period allowed for survivors of firefighters and peace officers who died […]
CSLEA Wins Battle In Fight For An Agent’s Right To Reinstatement After Disability Retirement
“This case exemplifies the top-notch CSLEA legal team and Legal Defense Fund that we are so very proud of,” – CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. Last week, the Los Angeles Superior Court affirmed prior rulings of the State Personnel Board and CalPERS Board that the Department of Justice could not condition reinstatement of a Peace Officer […]
CSLEA Endorses Garcia For State Senate
The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Political Action Committee has endorsed Candidate Bonnie Garcia for State Senate. “Bonnie Garcia is a former Assemblywoman who has demonstrated she is an outstanding partner for public safety,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. “She has family in public safety, she is supportive of public safety retirements and benefits […]
CSLEA Attends Political Fundraiser For Assemblymember Shirley Weber
On Monday , May 12, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona and CSLEA Legislative Consultant Craig Brown attended a political fundraiser in Sacramento for State Assemblywoman Shirley Weber who is running for re-election in the 79th Assembly District. “Dr. Weber has a long track record of supporting the working women and […]
CSLEA Endorses State Senate Candidate Mike McGuire
On Wednesday , May 7, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona, Senior Vice President Tina Brazil and CSLEA Legislative Consultant Craig Brown met with State Senate Candidate Mike McGuire. McGuire, a Sonoma County Supervisor, is campaigning to represent residents of the North Coast in the new 2nd District. “Mike McGuire became […]
CSLEA Attends Political Fundraiser For Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez
On Wednesday , May 7, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona and CSLEA Legislative Consultant Craig Brown attended a political fundraiser luncheon in Sacramento for State Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez who is running for re-election in the 67th Assembly District. “CSLEA supported Melissa Melendez in 2012,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. “As […]
Paying Tribute To Assembly Speaker John Perez’s Tenure
On May 3, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) leadership joined dozens of public safety and labor association leaders in honoring Assembly Speaker John Perez for his tenure and dedication to California’s legislature. “Next week Assembly Speaker Perez hands the Speaker’s gavel to Speaker-Elect Toni Atkins,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. “At the 17th […]
CSLEA Sponsored and Supported SB 1025 Passes State Senate
On May 1, 2014, Senate Bill 1025, sponsored and supported by the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA), passed the State Senate 36-0. SB 1025 would update CHP public safety dispatcher & public safety operator job titles in state statute. As a result of collective bargaining agreements more than a decade ago, the job title […]
