Posted by Andy Schlenker Over the last several months, I have written about how technology has impacted public safety officers, both from a positive and negative standpoint. From a variety of perspectives, the efficiency and effectiveness of developing technology has made law enforcement easier and safer but has also snared […]
This is a summary of the annual report for the Legal Defense Fund of the Peace Officers Research Association of California, (Employer ID No. 23—7077256, Plan No. 501) for the year ended December 31, 2008. The annual report has been filed with EBSA as required under the Employee Retirement Income […]
Posted by Barry Bennett It took a threat of sanctions against the Merced County sheriff and his management team to complete the task, but Merced County Correctional Officer John Watters reported back to work on September 8, 2009, after a two-year ordeal. Thanks to the assistance of the Legal Defense […]
Posted by Sean D. Howell Following two separate Skelly hearings, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Pat Hedges recommended that Monterey County Deputy Sheriff Marie Evans be returned to work on July 21, 2009, reversing a proposed termination. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department had initially proposed a10-day suspension for misconduct. Upon […]
Posted by Lauro A. Paredes In June 2008, Juvenile Institutional Officer Jachu Richardson and another officer conducted a pat-down and cell search of a juvenile inmate suspected of possessing contraband. During the cell search, the inmate violated a lawful order to remain seated, began cussing at Officer Richardson and approached […]