PPOA - About Us

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 59 years ago. The integrity behind PPOA's inception remains the greatest asset of our Association, now more than 8,600 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


Paul K. Roller	Executive Director
Sandi Bryant	Administrative Assistant
Clare Franco	Administrative Assistant
Teresa Machado	Intake Representative
Violet Perez	Receptionist
Norma Perez-Gomez	Administrative Assistant
Greg Torres	Public Relations Coordinator
Marlyne Rinaldi	Sr. Labor Representative
Maricela Rios-Villegas	Sr. Administrative Assistant
Jim Vogts	Legislative Representative
Ms. Wallace	Sr. Labor Representative

PPOA Board of Directors

	Lieutenant Brian Moriguchi (Unit 612) President 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 and was elected President in 2008.
	Deputy Jim Cronin (Unit 611) Vice President 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.
	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.
Photo not yet available	Sergeant Victor Clay (Unit 612) Bio to come...
	Security Officer Gerardo "Gerry" Garcia (Unit 621) More than seven years of county service, initially as Security Assistant before promotion to Security Officer four years ago. Assignments included Metro Courthouse, Beverly Hills Courthouse, and West L.A. Courthouse followed by a transfer to the Community College Bureau (specifically Los Angeles City College and Trade Tech College.) Recipient of numerous commendations and quality of service awards. Elected to the PPOA board in 2009. Serves on the PPOA legislative committee and the delegates committee.
	Custody Assistant Danya Hazen (Unit 621) Currently assigned to Inmate Reception Center. Full bio to come...
	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) 27 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 Training 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.
	Lt. Rogelio Maldonado (Unit 612) 20 years of County service. Joined L. A. County Sheriff's Department in 1989 and transferred to the District Attorney's Office in 1994. Currently assigned to the Administration/Training Division, with past assignments in the Criminal and Fraud/Corruption Divisions. Joined PPOA Board of Directors in 2009. Serve as Chairperson of the By-Laws Committee and as a member of the Delegate and Legislative Committees.
	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.