Important Update
Governor Vetoes Bill Guaranteeing Pay Equity Between California Department of Insurance Investigators and Department of Justice Special Agents
Veto message cites interference in collective bargaining process as basis for veto for AB 2872
SACRAMENTO – On September 20, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom returned AB 2872 to the Legislature by way of veto. The bill would have required immediate pay equivalency between California Department of Insurance (CDI) Investigators (which are presently included in a Statewide class with other Unit 7 peace officers) and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Special Agents (which are designated by a separate class code).
The State’s New Business and Travel Program Update
As a courtesy, CSLEA is informing its members that the State plans to begin implementing its new business and travel expense reimbursement program on October 1, 2024. This is consistent with the negotiated travel sections (Article 12.1 and Appendix 1) of our Bargaining Unit 7 Memorandum of Understandings (MOU).
Open Enrollment Now Through October 11, 2024
Be Sure to Check Out the PORAC Health Plan Which is Available to CSLEA Peace Officer Members
Legislative Update – September 13, 2024
Overview:
Members wrapped up the legislative session at midnight on Saturday, August 31, passing a record number of bills amidst a flurry of last-minute negotiations and intense debates. The final days were marked by significant tension, particularly as Governor Gavin Newsom made an unsuccessful push for legislation aimed at combating gas price spikes.
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Working For You News
CSLEA-CABCA Member Receives ABC’s “Life Saving Award”
Revived a baby who was not breathing By CABCA Secretary Bryant Pender SAN JOSE – On October 10, 2024, California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Agent Daniel Felix of the San Jose District Office received ABC’s “Life Saving Award” for his work in saving the life of a baby at the Salinas Rodeo. On Friday, July […]
CSLEA & CHP-PSDA Visit Dispatchers Training at CHP Academy in West Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO – On October 7, 2024, four California Highway Patrol (CHP) dispatchers training at the academy in West Sacramento received a visit from union representatives California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Andrea Perez and CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association Vice President Victor Tovar. Perez and Tovar conducted a new employee orientation, introducing the […]
CABCA Representatives Conduct Three Site Visits in Southern California
RIVERSIDE – On October 1-2, 2024, the president, secretary and treasurer of the association California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents (CABCA) visited licensing representatives and agents at California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) offices in Riverside, Palm Desert and Cerritos. “Through the course of our visits we were able to meet and have conversations with 16 agents […]
CSLEA Officers and Directors Meet For 2024 Third Quarter Board Meeting
Special guest Assemblymember Josh Hoover speaks with directors SACRAMENTO – California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) officers and directors met at CSLEA headquarters September 24, 2024 for their third quarter board meeting of the year. In addition to receiving updates from consultants and staff, the board had the opportunity to listen to, and ask questions […]
Nine New Dispatchers Sign Up for Union Membership at Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside
RIVERSIDE – The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA), along with the CHP Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA), extends a very warm welcome to nine dispatchers who are currently training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside and recently signed up for union membership. CHP-PSDA Secretary-Treasurer Steve Fulton and CHP-PSDA Director David Arriola conducted […]
State Park Peace Officer Lee Hawkins Retiring After Two Decades with Parks
It is time for me to say goodbye to my California State Park and CSLEA colleagues after 23 years as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). California State Parks are interesting places filled with interesting people. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet, interact, and work with many quality folks over the […]
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California ABC Agents Conduct Statewide Sweep Following New Hemp Regulations
“California ABC agents work to protect the public from harm and to educate ABC licensees, particularly as it applies to these new regulations. We are appreciative of their illegal hemp product check and assisting in the removal of these products from store shelves.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona Sacramento – On October 9, 2024, the California Department […]
Chico Gang Member Convicted of Shooting
Department of Justice Criminalists in Chico conducted firearms analysis “Prosecutors relay on the vital assistance that California DOJ criminalists provide in analyzing evidence. Science is everything in some cases. California counties are fortunate to have the criminalists at California DOJ to help determine the truth in what happened and who did it.” – CSLEA President […]
CSLB Targets Illegal Contracting in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE COUNTY– On September 24-25, the Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT), the Menifee Police Department and the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office conducted an undercover sting targeting unlicensed contractors in Menifee. During the operation, 12 people were found to be allegedly engaging in illegal contracting activities. Unlicensed contractors were asked to […]
Former Lake Forest Insurance Agent Convicted of Insurance Fraud
“When consumers pay for insurance, they trust that they are covered should they need to file a claim. When an agent fails to place coverage for clients, those clients can be harmed financially. CDI investigators and detectives work to identify insurance fraud and hold those who commit it, accountable,” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona ORANGE— On […]
Porterville Man Pleads Guilty to Making Destructive Devices and Unlawfully Possessing a Silencer
FRESNO— On October 7, 2024, Joseph Marcus Silva, 28, of Porterville, pleaded guilty to possessing an unregistered silencer and manufacturing three destructive devices. According to court documents, Silva manufactured three destructive devices, all of which were designed to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive and were designed for use as a weapon. Silva […]
Unlicensed Marijuana Operations Targeted in Mendocino County
“Targeting illegal marijuana operations is imperative to public and environmental safety, and is necessary to protect consumers and those grow operations that have the proper permits and licenses.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona MENDOCINO COUNTY – On September 21-25, 2024, the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance from local, state and federal law enforcement partners, […]
