PPOA

Professional Peace Officers Association serves 8,400 + members of the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept., Dept. of Medical Examiner and District Attorney's Office.

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We are deeply saddened to learn of the line-of-duty death of Oakland PD Officer Tuan Le. The 36-year-old officer was shot this morning while responding to reports of a burglary at a cannabis dispensary. PPOA extends sincere condolences to the Le family and @oaklandpoliceca

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Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas from PPOA!

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As an association, we are thankful for 8,600 members and all first responders dedicated to keeping our communities safe. We hope all of you have a safe and memorable Thanksgiving.

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We are profoundly grateful to our nation’s military veterans for their service and sacrifice.
#VeteransDay2023

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PPOA is devastated by the tragic loss of LADA Sgt. Emilio Guerrero and his wife, Annabel, in a fatal auto accident on Oct. 8. As we mourn their passing, please consider making a donation to the Star & Shield Foundation to support their survivors: https://t.co/JQkorwjAng

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Today marks a solemn anniversary for family & friends of fallen SGT Steve Owen. The widely-respected 29-year LASD veteran was killed in the line of duty on 10/5/16. His death was a staggering loss for all who knew him but his legacy continues to shine.

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We extend heartfelt condolences to the Manhattan Beach Police Dept. following the tragic loss of Officer Chad Swanson in a traffic collision early this morning. The 13-year MBPD veteran is survived by his wife and three young sons. Please keep the Swanson family in your prayers.

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This evening, we received the heart-wrenching news of the tragic, line-of-duty death of #LASD Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was shot while sitting in his patrol car in Palmdale. We extend our deepest condolences to his family for their unimaginable loss.

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National Police Woman Day is celebrated each year on September 12th and PPOA is honored to acknowledge women across the nation who serve as dedicated public safety professionals.

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At 8:46 a.m. (EDT) on this date 22 yrs ago, our nation endured the 1st of a series of terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of 2,997 Americans. We will always remember the fallen & honor the 343 firefighters, 60 peace officers & many civilians who died while helping others.

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Today, we are especially thankful for the dedication of PPOA members and generations of union brethren who paved the way for organized labor. #LaborDay #UnionStrong @AFLCIO

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We were profoundly heartbroken to learn of the passing of LASD Class #464 Recruit Alejandro Martinez. PPOA extends our sincere condolences to his family, friends and everyone in Class #464.

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Happy Independence Day!

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Happy Father’s Day from PPOA! And special thanks to all the dads sacrificing time with family today in order to keep our communities safe.

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We are heartbroken to learn of the line-of-duty death of Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Harris. PPOA extends heartfelt condolences to his wife, family and all of our brothers and sisters with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.

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We are truly saddened to learn another California LEO has been killed in the line of duty. Selma PD Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. was fatally shot yesterday while responding to a suspicious person call. Our condolences to his family and everyone at Selma PD.

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Hearts are heavy for the LASD family following the death of Detective Steven Lim in an auto accident while driving home from work last night. The 26-yr veteran is survived by his wife and five children. We express our condolences to the Lim family at this extremely difficult time

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Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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We are heartbroken to learn of the line-of-duty death of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Darnell Calhoun. The 30-year old deputy is survived by his pregnant wife. PPOA expresses sincere condolences to the Calhoun family and everyone with @RSO and @RSA1943.

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We appreciate you! #NationalLawEnforcementAppreciationDay