LOS ANGELES – On December 2, 2016, Attorney General Kamala Harris announced that Andrew Jordan, 37, was sentenced to 21 years, 4 months in prison in Los Angeles County Superior Court after being found guilty on felony charges, including human trafficking, pimping, pandering, domestic violence, and assault. “Today’s sentence sends a clear signal that this […]
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Deputy State Fire Marshals Ensure Safety at 2016 Jingle Ball at Cal Expo
By Chris Fowler, -Chris Fowler, FMESA Vice President/Deputy State Fire Marshal III SACRAMENTO – On Friday, December 2, 2016, I and three other CALFIRE deputy state fire marshals were assigned to standby duty for the 2016 Jingle Ball at the California State Fair and Exposition in Sacramento. It was hosted by 107.9 The End and […]
Special Guest Governor Jerry Brown Speaks at CSLEA Quarterly Board Meeting
SACRAMENTO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) officers and directors welcomed California Governor Jerry Brown to their fourth quarter board meeting held at CSLEA headquarters December 1, 2016. “We routinely invite special guest speakers who can talk to our board about various state issues and answer questions,” said CSLEA President Alan Barcelona. “We were […]
CSLEA Member Aaron Pendergraft Receives Medal of Valor
BODEGA – Congratulations to California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Member Aaron Pendergraft, California State Lifeguard II, for receiving the United States Lifesaving Association Medal of Valor for a heroic rescue along the Sonoma Coast on February 26, 2016. A young mother and her daughter are alive today because of his quick thinking, quick action, […]
ABC Agent Joins Santa Barbara County Deputies in Effort to Reduce Underage Drinking
GOLETA- As part of a statewide effort to combat underage drinking, a California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agent worked with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office to conduct “Shoulder Tap” and “Minor Decoy” operations on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5, 2016. During the two-day operation, underage decoys, working under the direct supervision of […]
CSLEA Membership Visits Rangers at Silverwood State Park
HESPERIA- On November 10, 2016, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Membership Services Representative Shelley Bishop stopped in at Silverwood State Park to visit with members regarding any issues or concerns they might have. “I was able to visit with Sgt. Steve Hopkins and Ranger Mark Wright to see how they are doing and how […]
CDPH Investigators Go Undercover at Ventura Swap Meet
VENTURA – When California Department of Public Health (CDPH) investigators went undercover at the Ventura College Foundation Marketplace Swap Meet November 5, 2016, they discovered and purchased prescription medication being sold without a proper license. “Some of the drugs seized were recalled drugs and have undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients that may cause significant health risks,” said […]
CSLEA Hosts Membership Outreach Lunch at ASH
By Member Services Representative Jim Laughlin ATASCADERO – On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) hosted a Membership Outreach BBQ at Atascadero State Hospital (ASH). It’s CSLEA’s way of saying thank you to the hardworking members at ASH who help keep staff, patients, and the public safe. It is also […]
CSLB Sting Nets Ex-Con, Repeat Offenders & Loaded Firearm
FOLSOM – To help protect home and business owners, on October 19-20, 2016, investigators with the Contractors State License Board’s (CSLB) Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT) worked with the Folsom Police Department and Folsom Code Enforcement to conduct an undercover sting designed to catch suspected unlicensed contractors. “Hiring, paying and trusting a contractor to a […]
CSLEA Assisting Seniors with Fraud Prevention
WOODLAND- Two hundred and 40 senior citizens attended Yolo County’s 9th Annual Senior Resource and Crime Prevention Fair held in Woodland on October 13, 2016. The event helps seniors with fraud prevention advice, document shredding, information regarding insurance, hiring a contractor, and public safety. Seniors were also able to receive flu shots at the event. […]
