In the waning months of 1951, a small but ambitious group of Deputy Sheriffs, County Marshals and District Attorney Investigators banded together to protect their jobs, their ideals and their future.

Today, we preserve the same bond which formed the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association 57 years ago. The integrity behind PPOA's inception remains the greatest asset of our Association, now 8,000 members strong.
 
PPOA proudly represents Los Angeles County employees of the:

• Sheriff's Department
• County Police
• Department of the Coroner
• District Attorney's Office 
  

PPOA Mission Statement
The Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association is committed to continuing a "Tradition of Success" in serving a satisfied membership through an effective and expanding professional association. We are a proactive and imaginative organization working in union with employers and other professional groups for necessary changes in policies, laws and legislation that are conducive to the well being of our members. We will promote the professional interests of our members and the law enforcement community by protecting and enhancing their individual and collective rights.

PPOA By-Laws

PPOA Affiliations

Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement (SCALE)

California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations (CCLEA)

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Los Angeles County Organizations of Police and Sheriffs (LACOPS)

Public Employees Staff Organization (PESO)

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems

California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation

PPOA Staff

PPOA Board of Directors

	Sergeant John Stites (Unit 612) President More than 27 years of County service, the last 19 of which as a Sergeant. Assignments included custody, patrol, court services and gang investigations. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2000, elected President in 2004. Currently serves as Chairman of the Unit 612 Negotiations Committee.
	Lieutenant Brian Hale (Unit 612) Vice President 29 years of County service. Joined L.A. County Marshal’s Office in 1979, transferred to District Attorney’s Office in 1989. Assignments included a variety of fraud and operational units. Joined PPOA board in 2003. Currently assigned to the Administrative Division of the D.A.’s Bureau of Investigation. Also serves as Chairman of PPOA Delegates Committee.
	Law Enforcement Tech. Jim Blankenship, (Unit 621) Secretary More than 18 years of County service. Assignments included Crescenta Valley Station, Altadena Station and Santa Clarita Station. Responsible for LASD training and development for 911/Desk Operations. Also serves on the LASD Uniform and Equipment Committee. Joined PPOA Board of Directors in 1998 and is currently Chairman of the Unit 621 Negotiations Committee.
	Sergeant Kevin Thompson, (Unit 632) Treasurer 20 years with County Police. Assignments included Field Training Officer, Reserve Police Officer Coordinator, Staff Instructor, and Background Investigator. Past President of the Los Angeles County Police Officers Association and past President of the County Police Supervisors. Served on the PPOA board since 1996.  Chairman of PPOA’s Unit 632 Negotiations Committee.
	Security Officer Armando Cano (Unit 621) Nine years of County service. Assignments included Edelman's Childrens Court, Van Nuys Municipal Court, Van Nuys Superior Court, Twin Towers Correction Facility,  and East L.A. Station. Currently assigned to L.A. City College. Elected to PPOA Board of Directors in 2008.
	Deputy Jim Cronin (Unit 611) 21 years of County service. Joined L.A. County Marshal’s Office in 1987, merged with Sheriff’s Department in 1994. Assignments include CCH, CAC, and courthouses in Huntington Park, Downey, East L.A. and Norwalk. Served 15 years in Levy Unit. Served on PPOA Board 1993-1994 and from 2003 to present. Also serves as Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police, L.A. County Lodge 1.
	Custody Assistant Karen Dooley (Unit 621) Joined Sheriff’s Department in 1996 as a Community Service Officer. Promoted to Custody Assistant in 1997. Assigned to East Max, Pitchess Detention Center and variety of C.A. positions within the Department. Currently assigned as Station Jailer at Santa Clarita Station. Served as PPOA delegate since 2000 and joined the PPOA board of directors in 2006.
	Sergeant John Kalnas (Unit 612) 23 years of County service, 11 years as a Sergeant. Numerous assignments, the two most recent being Advocacy Unit and Norwalk Station. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2004. Currently serves as Chairman of PPOA’s Insurance Committee.
	Sergeant Andrew Lee (Unit 612) 25 years with the Sheriff's Department. Assignments included patrol, detective, and administration in all three field operations regions. Specialized Departmental experience with Risk Management Bureau's Civil Litigations Unit. Two years with Employees Relations; currently  assigned to Professional Development Bureau. Elected to PPOA Board in April 2008.
	Commander Robert Lindsey (Unit 615) 30 years of County service. Multitude of assignments spanning custody, patrol, gang enforcement, recruit training and personnel. Currently serves as Budget and Personnel Commander for 50 Superior Courts in Los Angeles County. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2005.
	Lieutenant Brian Moriguchi (Unit 612) 22 years of County service. Assignments include custody, patrol, detectives and administrative positions. Currently assigned to Field Operations Support Services with the responsibility of creating department policies and reviewing new technologies for patrol personnel. Serves as Chairman of PPOA’s Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf Tournament. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2005.
	Art Reddy  (LASD Ret.) 33 years of County service. Retired in 1995 as a Sergeant. Assignments included Wayside Honor Ranch, Inmate Reception Center, Detective Division, East L.A. Station, and Santa Clarita Station. Served as PPOA President for five years and as Vice President of the International Union of Police Associations (IUPA) for 10 years . Also serves on the State Board of Directors of the California Peace Officer Memorial Foundation. Currently Chairman of PPOA’s Legislative Committee.
	Criminalist David Vidal (Unit 614) More than 17 years of County service, all with the LASD Crime Lab. Currently assigned to Scientific Services Bureau in Downey. Joined the PPOA Board of Directors in 2006 and serves as Chairman of the Unit 614 Negotiations Committee.

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