SAN JOSE – On January 18, 2018, the San Jose Police Department announced its conclusion of a months-long, multi-agency investigation of a six-person burglary crew responsible for lottery ticket heists throughout Northern California. Five of the six suspects have been arrested and charged. Targeting mostly gas stations and liquor or convenient stores, the suspects committed […]
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California DOJ Special Agents Conduct Firearms Compliance Operation in Santa Cruz County
SANTA CRUZ – On January 16-17, 2018, California Department of Justice (DOJ) special agents worked with local law enforcement officers in Santa Cruz County, conducting a firearms recovery operation. Special agents with the DOJ Bureau of Firearms, along with Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies, and Santa Cruz and Wantsonville police, were investigating people prohibited from […]
ACE Holds Two-Day 2018 First Quarter Board Meeting
SACRAMENTO – Association of Conservationist Employees (ACE) officers and representatives met at California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) headquarters January 17-18, 2018 for their 2018 first quarter board meeting. In attendance were: President Shawn Fry, Secretary John J.R. Cortez, Treasurer Bryan Slade, Southern Representative Kiva Vigil and Northern Representative Alysia Ballinger. “Given the recent mudslides […]
New “Know Your Rights” Video: Absence Without Leave Featuring CSLEA Senior Legal Counsel Jim Vitko
SACRAMENTO – The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Legal Division is adding to its “Know Your Rights” video library, answering questions that are frequently asked by CSLEA members. The most recent addition is “Absence Without Leave” featuring CSLEA Senior Legal Counsel Jim Vitko. On December 29, 2017, CSLEA presented “Flexing to Avoid Overtime” […]
CSLEA Adds New Video to its “Know Your Rights” Video Library
SACRAMENTO – To assist California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) members with answers to frequently asked questions, the CSLEA Legal Division is adding additional informational videos to its “Know Your Rights” video library. The most recent addition to the CSLEA “Know Your Rights” video library is “Flexing to Avoid Overtime” presented by CSLEA Senior Counsel […]
A CSLEA Video Presentation: 2017 Year in Review
“ CSLEA exists for its members. Our legal division, membership services team, communications department, and CSLEA directors are readily available to assist our law enforcement, public safety and consumer protection professionals.” – Alan Barcelona, CSLEA president
What Happens When Unions Diminish or Disappear?
By CSLEA President Alan Barcelona There will be a lot of conversations throughout the end of the year and into 2018 as the country awaits the United States Supreme Court hearing and decision on Janus vs. AFSCME, a case that could make paying dues to unions voluntary for public employees. As president of a public-sector […]
Jury in El Dorado County Convicts Sex Assault Suspect
EL DORADO COUNTY – On November 8, 2017, a jury in El Dorado County convicted Manuel Ovidio Ramos-Munoz of seven felony counts including kidnapping and sexual assault for the attack on a 22-year-old woman June 11, 2015. The victim had recently arrived at in the United States from Macedonia to work for the summer as […]
CSLEA President Visits with Governor, Controller & Legislators October 17-21, 2017
SACRAMENTO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) President Alan Barcelona attended three functions throughout California October 17-21, 2017 in an effort to further enhance a strong working rapport with leaders in California government. On October 17th, President Barcelona travelled to Fullerton to visit with Governor Jerry Brown and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County) at a fundraiser […]
CSLEA Greets New State Parks Communications Operators
RANCHO CORDOVA – The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) and its affiliate California Association of Law Enforcement Employees (CALEE) would like to welcome four new members, all communications operators with California State Parks. “Our member services representatives Marco Castro and George Pina met with the new communications operators and introduced them to CSLEA, our […]
