On Friday, August 8, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona announced the CSLEA endorsement of Autumn Burke, Democrat Candidate for Assembly District 62 which includes Marina Del Rey, Hawthorne, El Segundo, Gardena and Inglewood. “As the owner of a consulting firm, Autumn Burke has a good working knowledge of the business […]
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CSLEA Endorses State Assembly Candidate Chad Mayes
On Wednesday, August 6, 2014, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona, CSLEA Board Member Al Cardwood and CSLEA Legislative Consultant Craig Brown met with Republican candidate for State Assembly Chad Mayes. Mayes, a financial consultant, is campaigning to represent residents in Assembly District 42 which includes parts of San Bernardino and Riverside […]
Busy July For Agents Enforcing ABC Laws
At a time when many Californians are enjoying summer vacations, California Alcoholic Beverage Control agents have been hard at work enforcing the laws that help to keep us safe from alcohol-related crimes, injuries and accidents. “From border to border, ABC agents are working with local law enforcement departments to keep alcohol out of the hands […]
CSLEA Member Vance Bennett Appears in Emergency Film Group Training DVD
“The people who put together the video are truly pioneers in their field, so it was an honor to do it.”- Vance Bennett, CSLEA Site Rep/Member, OES Emergency Management Coordinator Instructor II When CSLEA Member Vance Bennett sat down in front of a camera to share his expertise on Risk-Based Response, a Hazmat Legends training […]
CSLEA & COLRE Affiliate Host Informational Luncheon At DMV Region 7 Meeting
“These regional luncheons give us a chance to brief our licensing registration examiners about what’s happening with the association, what’s available to them and about their rights as they perform the very hazardous job of testing new, inexperienced, or senior drivers.” – COLRE Vice President Bernadette Gonzalez On July 16,2014, the California Statewide Law Enforcement […]
Responding to Emergencies Near Camp Roberts
When an emergency arises outside Camp Roberts in San Luis Obispo County, our California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members who are Firefighter-Security Officers with Camp Roberts Emergency Services, are called to respond. That was the case May 28, 2014 when two commercial vehicles, one towing the other, spun out of control and rolled over […]
Budget Conference Committee Approves Major Augmentation for Department of Justice’s Division of Law
Letter to Legislative Leadership On Thursday June 5, 2014, the Budget Conference Committee which is charged with developing the Legislature’s final budget to send to the Governor for signature, provided $9.4 million more than the Governor requested to maintain the Division of Law Enforcement’s Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces (MTF) and to expand the Special Operations Units […]
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 […]
DOJ Agents Wipe Out Mega Meth Lab
When California Department of Justice (DOJ) agents moved in on a suspect drug lab in the city of Hinkley in San Bernardino County, they hit a methamphetamine gold mine, finding 206 pounds of crystal meth and 250 gallons of liquid methamphetamine capable of producing 1,250 pounds of crystal meth. The street value is an estimated […]
Suspension of Two Hospital Police Officers Revoked After Hearing With Executive Director
On May 22, 2014, the Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan State Hospital confirmed that it revoked two Notices of Adverse Action which were previously served on two of its Hospital Police Officers. HPOs Jose Leal and Henry Moran received notices advising that each would be suspended for thirty working days, effective May 23, 2014. […]
