Few people give much thought to marine shipping along the California coastline unless disaster strikes in the form of an oil spill. If there are no oil spills then California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Member Jeff Cowan, one of California’s most valuable assets, remains out of the spotlight and a hidden treasure. “If I […]
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CSLEA Member -State Park Ranger Bob Peek Receives Special Act Award For Off-Duty Life-Saving Rescue
We fist told you about State Park Ranger and California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) member Robert Peek in April of last year when he and his wife were awoken by a loud pop in their Idyllwild home at 2:30 a.m. Easter Sunday. He thought it was gunfire. “It sounded just like a gunshot, like […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Member & CCC Conservationist Mark Allee Receives Bravery Award
On May 8, 2014, CSLEA Member & CCC Conservationist Mark Allee received a Citizen’s Award For Bravery at the Department of the Interior’s 69th Honor Awards Convocation in Washington, D.C. Allee received the award for his heroic attempt to save the lives of two hikers swept away by a powerful waterfall in Yosemite National Park […]
Public Employment Relations Board Issues Complaint Against California Military Department
After the California Military Department abruptly removed firearms and law enforcement duties from its Fire Fighter/Security Officers (FF/SOs) at Camp Roberts Military Installation, CSLEA filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). FF/SOs are sworn peace officers who perform both fire suppression and security functions at Camp Roberts, and have […]
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 […]
