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CCPOA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS &
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As of March 1, 2023
features EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Glen Stailey, State President
Chuck Helton, Executive Vice President
Neil Flood, Rank & File Vice President
Jeff Medovitch, Rank & File Vice President
Keith Bennett, Supervisory Vice President
Steve Adney, State Treasurer
Terry Hammon, State Secretary
STATE OFFICERS
Sergeants at Arms Shadeed Hasan
and Scott Hoover
18 Executive Emeritus Perry Speth
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Avenal Robert Garcia
Blythe Ruben Leija
CA City Joshua Kanavel
Calipatria Chris Trott
Camps Justin Craven
CCC David Del Carlo
CCI Adam Richter
Parole, Adult Div. Bernard Miller
Centinela Mario Madueno
Chino John Wood
16 21 CHCF
CIW
Nicholas Morton
Gustavo Marroquin
CMC Darrin Davis
N.A. Chaderjian Jose Benham
CMF Clarence Wells
Corcoran Jason Velazquez
16 COVER STORY: CRC Ed Gray III
Since the Start: The PeaceKeeper CSP‑L.A. Robert Davis, Jr.
CSP‑SAC Raul Macias
Fire Damien Hill
18 Guest Article: Folsom
High Desert
Chris Ramirez
Bryon Von Rader
Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones Following Ironwood Randy Gregory
and Injurious Traffic Collision KVSP Humberto Carrillo
Madera Greg Mercado
Mule Creek Joseph Defazio
21 Health and Wellness Article: North Kern
O.H. Close
Juan Nunez
Harold Shafer Jr
Vets4Huntn&Fishn, an Officer’s Story
Patton Fidel Villegas
Pelican Bay John Evans
Pleasant Valley Shane Hall
Retired Derrick Casey
RJ Donovan Gregory Sinklier
Salinas Valley Keith White
San Quentin Tiffanie Thomas
SATF Joe Rocha
SCWF Harvey Ellis
Sierra Daniel Uribe
departments
Solano Mike Freitas
Soledad Louie Blas
VSP Eriverto Quezada
4 President’s 10 Legal Ventura
Wasco
Calvin Spellman
Joshua Bridges
Message
11 Labor BENEFIT TRUST FUND
5 Vice President’s BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Message James Baumiller, Chair CA City
24 In the Community Robert Garcia, Trustee Avenal
Christopher Gallyer, Trustee High Desert
6 Rank & File VP Pat Day, Trustee
Updates 25 Cal Pens
Steve Herrera, Trustee
CSATF
Camps
Glen Stailey Ex–Officio
8 Supervisory Update 35 Bulletin Board Steve Adney Ex–Officio
9 Legislative
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
A Message from
Glen Stailey
The first few months of the new year have already proven themselves to be considerably
challenging. While a good deal of it is to be expected, whether its battling with lawmakers over
policy positions or navigating the governor’s budget and its fiscal impact on our membership,
the most troubling aspect of my duties have been addressing the number of officer suicides
that we have tragically endured recently. As you all know very well, we do a job that is inherently
volatile and violent and the dreadful experiences that we shrug off every day tend to come
back around and haunt us. Even as we try so hard to be unaffected by the day-to-day realities
of working in a prison. We tell legislators all the time that we perform an extremely dangerous
job that most people wouldn’t dare sign up for, even as they criticize us in some cases, and we
do it in the most professional way. It’s a thankless job most of the time and it’s a job that often
ignores the humanity of the officer. Yet here we are, some of us struggling internally with no
one seemingly to turn to. I’m going to continue to encourage every single member to look out
for their partners and to do their best to recognize when their partners are in crisis.
There are significant issues that services that are provided under the to fight every step of the way. Many
need to be addressed with the most difficult of circumstances. There of the public safety policies that we’ve
legislature and administration this have been far too many peace officers seen matriculate through the Capitol
year. Recruitment and retention killed in the line of duty to allow over the years have backfired and
are right there at the top of the list. this chaos and disorder to continue. those issues need to be highlighted
The officer wellness agenda clearly I believe that young people who as failures. Particularly if those policies
needs to be expanded upon as well. may be considering a career in our have created additional victims and
There’s no excuse for the women profession are paying close attention suffering within communities all
and men who are serving on the to the way that law enforcement throughout our state. The lack of
front lines to be ignored or have their officials are regarded these days and accountability for habitual offenders in
needs go unmet. For several years it’s no wonder that the state is having California is an embarrassment and it’s
now law enforcement, overall, has a difficult time recruiting the best and time for enablers of this disorder and
been disparaged and denigrated, the brightest into law enforcement lawlessness that we are witnessing to
while crime victims have been ranks. be held to account as well.
disregarded and public safety has I am confident that we are going Please continue to do your absolute
been compromised. This has been to be able to effectively convey our best at being safe on the line and
a national trend and is not unique messages to the governor and beyond we’re going to continue to fight and
to our state. Nevertheless, it is well as we make our way through this obtain all things that are in your best
beyond time for law enforcement legislative session. There are a ton of interest.
entities to be respected for the noble strides to be made and we fully intend
Rank & File VP Update
Neil Flood,
CCPOA Rank & File Vice President
Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation
A
ll around us we hear conversation of how rehabilitation in which custody staff provide group
talk about rehabilitation should occur? therapy. Our parole agent partners
for convicted felons. For staff that specifically work in units provide assistance to those currently
Discussions regularly focused on inmates with mental health on parole. Both in a supportive and
focus on increasing the availability of concerns or medical issues, there a supervising role, Parole Agents
programs, improving the effectiveness has been some collaborative training find parolees programs intent on
of the programs offered, and what on how to effectively communicate keeping parolees on the right track
happens once the program is with these particular inmates. None and out of prison. Correctional Peace
completed. Yet, the staff spending the of the training provided links directly Officers statewide participate in the
most time with inmates, Correctional to the rehabilitation process. While rehabilitative process in critical ways.
Officers, are generally left out of the providing services for inmates, are CCPOA has been listening to
conversation. The question is: how officers considered to be a part of members of the California legislature
do we, as custody staff, fit into the the rehabilitative process? Surely the who want to engage in a broader
rehabilitative corrections model? answer is yes. view of rehabilitation. Looking for
On July 1, 2005, the California We are there to make sure inmates a different style of corrections, the
Legislature passed SB 737 abolishing get to appointments, safely appear for department has begun exploring
the California Department of count, and to provide safe recreational the Norway Model. In Norway’s
Corrections (“CDC”). This legislation time and space. By overseeing day- prison system, custody staff
created the California Department to-day routines, we support the actively participates in more of
of Corrections and Rehabilitation rehabilitative process. Yes, we are the rehabilitative processes. This
(“CDCR”). To follow this law, the letter safety and security, but we also train rehabilitative model requires specific
“R” was sewn onto to our uniform and provide essential structure. When training and additional custody staff.
patches, but in the creation of CDCR, a rule is broken, verbal counseling When our members hear talk of a new
the department did not explain what about the rules and standards inside “model” of corrections, frustration and
the additional “R” meant for me, or the prison community is given. Not annoyance is usually the response. The
my partners, as Correctional Officers. every rule violation turns into a write- general feeling among officers, when
We, the officers, are sworn to enforce up. Opportunities are provided to approached with the Norway Model,
laws and policies as set out by the make mistakes and learn from those is that it won’t work here, “this is
department and our elected officials. mistakes. When an inmate refrains California!” but, interestingly, custody
That mandate did not change with from violating the rule again, that staff in Norway initially said it would
the additional letter. Though our is a small success, a part of the not work there.
primary job has always been safety rehabilitation process. On a larger Moving Forward
and security, officers are a huge scale learning to follow rules, prepares As CCPOA endeavors to navigate the
asset, currently set aside, with our inmates for life in the real world, as coming changes, it would be foolish
experience of the dos and don’ts of society has laws and social norms to think the Norway Model will be a
each facility, in the “rehabilitative’ people must abide by. panacea, but we shouldn’t discount
correctional model. Officers something new without making a
understand the detailed innerworkings Outside the walls of the adult
correctional facilities are other good faith effort. I look forward to
of the correctional facilities where sharing more on this subject. One
inmates serve their sentences. At examples of Correctional Peace
Officers participating in the thing is for certain; to see an effective
what point does the department change, we need to include the
want to bring to the table the most rehabilitative process. Our partners
in DJJ adopted a rehabilitative role, people who do the job every day.
experienced players to add to the
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Vice President and Rank & File VP Update
A Message from
Chuck Helton
Chuck Helton,
CCPOA Executive Vice President
Jeff Medovitch,
CCPOA Rank & File Vice President
March is Women’s History Month…

In honor of the many contribution’s women have made throughout the years, we would like
to highlight one of CCPOA’s very own staff Legal Counsel, Charlotte Martinez. Charlotte was
nominated to receive the ESGR Service Member Patriot Award by one of her military clients, Jon
Swearingen, who is also a CCPOA member.
O
n February 3, 2023, Charlotte was ESGR has served
presented with the Patriot Award. our country for
The Patriot Award reflects the more than 50 years,
efforts made to support citizen warriors fostering a culture in
through a wide range of measures which all employers
including flexible schedules, time off support and value
prior to and after deployment, caring for the employment
families, and granting leaves of absence if and military service
needed. of members of the
National Guard
Congratulations and thank you, Charlotte,
and Reserve in the
for the remarkable strides you have made
United States. These
on behalf of our BU6 members.
citizen warriors
About ESGR: could not defend
ESGR, a Department of Defense office, and protect us at ever since. She is also an (inactive) member
was established in 1972 to promote home and abroad without the continued of the New Mexico Bar. While in law
cooperation and understanding between promise of meaningful civilian employment school Charlotte earned a concentration
Reserve Component Service members for themselves and their families. ESGR certificate in intellectual property and
and their civilian employers and to assist in has continued to adapt to meet the graduated in the top 100 of her evening
the resolution of conflicts arising from an needs of Reserve Component members, class. She was also a member of the Vis
employee's military commitment. ESGR is their families, and America’s employers International Commercial Arbitration
supported by a network of more than 3,000 by joining forces with a network of other Moot Competition Team in 2004-2005
volunteers in 54 committees located across national, state, and local government and and became a member of the Phi Delta
all 50 states, the District of Columbia, professional trade organizations. Phi International Legal Honor Society in
Guam-CNMI (Commonwealth of the 2004, acting as Historian for the McGeorge
Learn more at www.esgr.mil.
Northern Mariana Islands), Puerto Rico, Chapter in 2004-2006.
About Charlotte Martinez:
and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Volunteers, Charlotte earned her undergraduate
hailing from small business and industry, Charlotte Martinez began her tenure with degree at the Hartt School, University of
government, education, and prior military CCPOA in June of 2005. She started as a Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut,
service bring a vast wealth of experience Hearing Representative while still in law graduating magna cum laude, in 1996 with
to assist in serving employers, Service school at the University of the Pacific, a bachelor’s degree in Music Theory. While
members, and their families. Together with McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, at the University of Hartford, Charlotte
Headquarters ESGR staff and a small cadre California. After earning her Juris Doctor was a member of the inaugural Indoor and
of support staff for each State Committee, and being sworn into the California State Outdoor Track and Field team competing
volunteers work to promote and enhance Bar in December of 2006, Charlotte was in the NCAA Division I, North Atlantic
employer support for military service in the offered and accepted a Staff Counsel Conference (now America East) as a
Guard and Reserve. position with CCPOA which she has held
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hurdler and thrower. She also participated
in club rugby. She was awarded the Hartt
School, Music Management Department
Award for Excellence in 1994 and made
the Hartt School Dean’s Honor’s List and
the North Atlantic Conference Academic
Honor Roll multiple times.
In between undergraduate and law school,
Charlotte worked in a variety of fields
including law enforcement working for the constructive suspensions and terminations military reservists activated for the National
Maricopa County Adult Probation Office in front of SPB as well as backpay audits Emergency COVID-19 response are
as a field officer in Phoenix Arizona in the through the department and wage claims entitled to pay and benefits, up to one
neighborhoods of Glendale, Marysville, in front of the Labor Commissioner. She hundred eighty (180) days, during their
South Phoenix and Coronado. After was instrumental in having the Blauer activation from their State employer.
beginning law school in Sacramento, Uniform Vest approved by the Department Charlotte has received numerous letters
California, Charlotte worked briefly for the as a reasonable accommodation. Charlotte of appreciation and awards for her work
Sacramento County Probation Department periodically contributes to Legal Updates on behalf of the CCPOA military reservist
at the Boys Ranch before segueing into the on the CCPOA Members Only website and members.
legal field. has been published several times in the Having worked in law enforcement,
As an attorney for CCPOA, Charlotte’s CCPOA Peacekeeper. Charlotte understands the value of having
practice focuses on public labor law, Charlotte represents military reservist a strong union and legal department
administrative law, peace officer rights members statewide regarding their rights standing behind and supporting
under POBRA, and military employees’ and benefits from their State employer correctional officers. As such, Charlotte is
reemployment rights under USERRA under USERRA and the CA Govt. Code honored to serve the men and women who
and the CA Govt. Code. She acted as when they deploy, drill or train. She was walk the toughest beat in the state.
counsel to the CCPOA Executive Council awarded United States Flag number 34,
Member, Division of Juvenile Justice which was carried in combat operations in
(DJJ) Vice President for approximately the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, during
two years. Charlotte was a staff member Operation Enduring Freedom, for hard
of the 2013-2015 Memorandum of work and commitment on the behalf of a
Understanding Negotiation Team and Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. Charlotte
assisted in negotiating the RDO switch in met and worked with staff from various
the MOU for drilling reservists. Charlotte Senate committees and subsequently the
represents members in all phases of Government Code was amended to clarify
the administrative disciplinary process; the form for returning military reservists to
internal affairs investigations, deadly use have their CalPERS service credit credited
of force investigations, pre-deprivation for the time they are on a military leave of “I was very honored to receive the Patriot
of rights hearings and appeals to the absence. The amendment also included award from Major Swearingen and ESGR.
State Personnel Board (SPB) and by writ a requirement that the State employer Major Swearingen’s case was integral in
of mandate to the Superior Court. She provide the form to military reservists upon a decision by the State Personnel Board
is well versed in use of force, deadly their return. Charlotte also authored the that USERRA applied in that venue. It is
use of force and issues concerning the brief with the prevailing argument that my absolute honor and privilege to be
use of cameras in law enforcement. She USERRA applies at SPB. In 2017, Charlotte able to represent our military reservist
also represents members in reasonable was a part of the legal team that prevailed members. Our military reservist members
accommodation requests, including in a published decision from the Appellate not only walk the toughest beat in the
the interactive process, and appeals of Court on behalf of a member who was state (CDCR) but also put their lives on
retained by the U.S. Air Force in 2001 and the line to keep all of us and America safe
upon his return denied reemployment by and secure. I thank Major Swearingen for
CDCR until 2005 (CCPOA v. Department putting his trust in me as his attorney and
of Corrections and Rehabilitation, et. al. for the award recognizing my work on
(Sept. 8, 2017) 15 Cal.App.5th 97). It was behalf of our military reservist members.
Charlotte’s underlying legal theory of ESGR is known for the good work it does
the case that won the member his rights to support all military reservists and thus
under USERRA and the CA Govt. Code. to be recognized by ESGR for my work on
Charlotte was also integral in having behalf of our military reservist members is
CalHR change its interpretation of the CA a great honor.” - Charlotte Martinez.
Govt. Code such that all state employee
Supervisory Update
By Keith Bennett,
CCPOA Supervisory Vice President
As an organization, CCPOA has gone through periods where there are folks on the
outside attacking us. We have found ourselves targets for both the left and the right.
The news media is consistently looking for the gotcha. We have organizations who vilify
us. We have been misunderstood and therefore misrepresented when it comes to the
legislature.
Then we have been attacked from foreman ran afoul of the workers, One of the biggest, strongest partners
within the Department. The Middle some perfectly good 2x4s, 4x4s, I ever had, possessed the biggest
Management has decided that we sheets of plywood etc. would find its heart. I will be forever grateful and
have no idea what we are doing way into that machine. The practice honored to have been associated
when it comes to running a prison was referred to as “Feeding the with that partner. This partner has
let alone anything else. In their over Hog”. This story was significant to fought for me every step of the
inflated sense of self-importance, me because the new supervisors way, never shrinking from a fight,
they believe that every syllable that were told “Don’t Feed the Hog.” and always trying to do the right
emerges from their lips is a golden Meaning take care of the troops. thing. That partner is CCPOA.
nugget of godlike communication Obviously, it works both directions. When the rest of them, media,
that should be adhered to without As a Sergeant my concern was for other organizations, outside groups,
question by the lowly commoners the officers and the lieutenants. the power as that be and those at
that fill the ranks of Correctional In other words, we should take 1515 S that seem to have forgotten
Peace Officers that actually work care of our own. Not by practices you, on the tiers and yards, in the
the line and enforce their policies. that are outside the policies and transportation vehicles and the TTAs
I remember a parable from Basic procedures, and certainly not outside and wherever else in the prison system
Supervision way back of “The Hog”. the law, but we should look out for you are, CCPOA has not forgotten,
Evidently in sawmills there’re was a each other. Those of use with the and they have certainly not forsaken
machine that would reduce scrap longest careers can remember all you. Our phones are always on and
wood into sawdust for particle of our partners. Be the Officers, we’re always there to do the right
board called “The Hog”. Now every Sergeants, or Lieutenants, that had thing. To take care of our own. Be
time and again, when a manager or our backs and looked out for us. Safe and take care of each other.
Legislative
By JeVaughn Baker,
CCPOA Director of
Governmental Affairs
With Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of a $22 billion state deficit came considerable
concern of how the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation would absorb the inevitable
forthcoming blow. What has been proposed to date, is to terminate the lease of California City
by March 2024 and the closure of Chuckawalla by March 2025. In addition, there has been
a proposal to deactivate facilities at six prisons. California Rehabilitation Center, California
Institution for Men, California Correctional institution, Pelican Bay State Prison, California Men’s
Colony, and the Folsom Women’s Facility within Folsom State Prison are all slated for specified
facility deactivations by the conclusion of 2023. There hasn’t been any clarity as to how these
specific facilities were chosen but a robust debate with the legislature will continue throughout
the Sub 5 committee process as well as ongoing discussions between the association and
the administration. Sentencing changes in recent years and policy changes within the parole
system have drastically reduced the average daily inmate and parolee population creating this
dichotomous scenario of a precipitous drop in population throughout the COVID years and a
significant overall increase in CDCR’S budget. The situation has grown to become untenable
as the association fights to mitigate the impact on BU6 members and there have been very few
answers as to how this process is to roll out.
The Division of Juvenile Justice is 124 positions to assist in completing rehabilitative programs which lack
also slated for closure in June of this the closure effort. That time frame is efficacy continue to be a colossal
year. Currently, there are just under expected to be anywhere between drain on the entire system. There’s no
400 wards remaining in DJJ and the one and six months. question as to why the system has as
process of realigning these youth There are a myriad of reasons as to many fallacies is it does today and why
has been less than stellar according why California’s correctional system it fails so many people. The question
to many impacted by the transition. has continued to be dysfunctional and, is how does this quandary become
DJJ staff have done a remarkable job ultimately, unsustainable in its current resolved and how does California’s
at carrying out their job duties and form. Years of deferred maintenance criminal justice system earn its
meeting the expectations of the courts has led to antiquated and hazardous legitimacy? Time will ultimately tell.
and the administration alike. Still, living and working environments. Lack Last week marked the deadline for
they face closure and the magnitude of transparency and communication legislation to be introduced for this
of the disservice towards the wards has led to multi-million dollar session and I would ask each of
who are actually making the transition investments in facilities that shortly you to log in to the Member’s Only
from the state to local facilities is after become slated for deactivation website to read the list of bills that the
surely expected but yet to be seen. or closure. Pharmaceutical costs association is facing this year.
The governor is proposing to retain are through the roof and some

Legal
By Anthony Donoghue,
CCPOA Supervising Counsel
De-escalation, Positional Asphyxia, and Pre-Use of Force Conduct:

GOOD REPORT WRITING WILL BE ESSENTIAL TO SHOWING
COMPLIANCE WITH UPDATED USE OF FORCE POLICY.
O
n November 16, 2022, California’s additional inquiry into a decision to use force Once controlled, the individual shall be placed
Office of Administrative Law once an overt act is taken by the inmate. into the recovery position (e.g., supine or
approved amendments to CDCR’s seated) and monitored for signs of medical
Section 3268(b)(2) expressly allows for the use of
Use of Force Policy codified in distress, including signs of asphyxia.”
force without verbal commands or de-escalation
Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations.
when such efforts “are not feasible in light of The “once controlled” language could cause
CCPOA and CDCR continue to negotiate issues
the situation.” This may arise when the officer’s problems of utilizing an effective restraint
arising from these changes.
involvement in a situation begins after an inmate technique that neutralizes an imminent threat,
There are some themes that stand out from the has already created an imminent threat. A only to be forced to immediately remove the
plain language of the regulations. The changes good explanation of why the threat was already restraint technique due to its effectiveness.
further policy goals and UOF strategies that present, such to require action without delay, Clear and thorough explanation as to why
have been evolving for some time, namely the is more important than ever when immediate the restraint technique was not immediately
Department’s continued emphasis on de- force is used without de-escalation. removed will be important, particularly with
escalation, report writing, positional asphyxia, an emphasis on why it may not be safe to
Rendering medical aid following the use of force
and pre-UOF conduct by correctional staff. immediately give a highly agitated individual
is now mandatory. Section 3268(b)(5) now states
who was just creating imminent harm the means
Many of the changes will require adjustments that CDCR employees “shall render medical aid,
to do so again.
in both the approach to handling incidents consistent with their training.” This provision is
and how they are described in reports and certainly going to require further clarification as The key takeaway here, in addition to good
interviews, with an ever-increasing emphasis in to the expectations of CDCR’s custody staff, but decision making before a potential threat
describing the circumstances leading up to a it is safe to assume that COs will be expected becomes an imminent threat, is that good
use of force. In short: Be thorough when writing to perform basic first aid while awaiting a report writing has become critically important.
your UOF report. medical response, so long as it is safe to do These changes should guide reports so that
so. Repeating the theme of this article – report they include good explanation of all the steps,
Section 3268(a)(10) now defines “totality of
writing – staff can get ahead of the issue by words, and actions that staff utilize before
circumstances” as “all facts known to the peace
including a quick statement as to why medical an individual engages in an overt act that
officer at the time.” It includes “the conduct of
aid was or was not performed following a UOF. constitutes an imminent threat.
the officer … leading up to the use of force.”
As such, the Department will scrutinize actions In the wake of well publicized incidents across For example, if called up to use force during an
taken that either further or attempt to avoid an the country, in Section 3000 the Department escort, it is no longer enough just to state that
incident. While an inmate may take an overt adds a definition for “Positional asphyxia.” It is the inmate actively physically resisted. Those
act that authorizes immediate force, the officer a mouthful, but basically it means “situating a days are over. You should include that you
may not escape scrutiny or discipline if the person in a manner that compresses their airway spent over 30 minutes convincing the inmate
Department feels that the officer’s actions or and reduces the ability to sustain adequate to comply with the escort, which included
words exacerbated the situation. breathing.” The definition includes the use verbal persuasion, time for consideration, and
of physical restraints and other pressure from involvement of your supervisor. Addressing the
Section 3268(b)(1) requires officers to give “a
body weight or holds that “is unreasonably changes in Title 15 in your initial report could
reasonable amount of time for compliance
applied” to an inmate’s “neck, torso, or back” save you the stress of having to explain these
before resorting to use of force” following
or positioning a restrained inmate “without facts for the first time after the fact during an
the mandatory use of “verbal commands and
reasonable monitoring for signs of asphyxia.” OIA or AIU interview.
verbal de-escalation.” While this could create
In sum, the definition is not particularly clear
inconsistent application, officers can protect There are also a couple of changes to the policy
and will require further discussion and hopefully
themselves through good report writing and regarding the use of deadly force. Deadly
training.
understanding of when de-escalation occurs. force may no longer be used solely to “prevent
Poor clarification and investigatory questioning In addition to the definition of positional escape” or against a person based on a danger
often imply that de-escalation begins at the asphyxia, Section 3268.2(h) was added to that is posed only to themselves. Staff that
presence of an imminent threat. Clear and state that “staff shall not use any restraint uses deadly force now has 48 hours to submit a
thorough explanation of the verbal commands or transportation method, which might written report.
and de-escalation utilized to avoid a potential unreasonably impair an individual’s breathing or
Remember, you are entitled to representation
threat from evolving into an imminent threat in respiratory capacity.” An exception is included,
in the writing of your use of force report. If you
the first place, including the amount of time, however, stating that “necessary pressure or
have any questions, please contact CCPOA
effort, and involvement of additional staff and body weight may be applied to ensure the
Legal directly or through your local CCPOA job
supervisors, could go a long way to avoiding individual is adequately and safely controlled.
steward.
Labor
By Greg Kissick
2023 MOU Team Left to Right: Horacio Aguilera, Dillon Rice, Joshua Kanaval,
CCPOA Supervising
Michael Portrillo, Harvey Ellis, & Tracy Lopez
Field Representative
CCPOA Staff on the Team: Chief of Labor, Padma Linker

and CCPOA Staff Counsel, Leanne Kent
T
he California Correctional Peace to demonstrate their skills during mock from the Governor, come to a tentative
Officers Association (CCPOA) began negotiations conducted at all three local MOU agreement, CalHR will submit it to the
as a small group of Correctional CCPOA offices. The participants are divided Legislative Analyst Office for fiscal analysis.
Officers and Supervisors at San into groups and given a specific topic The Legislative Analyst Office has ten (10)
Quentin State Prison in 1957. Since its to negotiate. Although these are mock calendar days to complete its fiscal analysis
inception as the California Correctional Officers negotiations, they tend to become very of the tentative MOU agreement. During this
Association (CCOA), the organization has grown intense as both side sides are driven by their same time, CCPOA President Glen Stailey will
exponentially and now covers the State of competitive nature. These are great events for call for the Board of Directors (all local Chapter
California, Adult Facilities, Youth Facilities, and all participants involved. The new members Presidents and the Executive Council) to meet
Parole. of the MOU Main table Negotiation team are within days of the completed tentative MOU.
announced at the CCPOA Convention. During the Board of Directors meeting, the
In 1977, new legislation, known as the Ralph
tentative MOU will be presented for review
C, Dills Act, was passed to provide collective • Surveys are the most effective way for the
and approval. The Board of Directors will
bargaining to state employees. Bargaining Unit CCPOA membership to make suggestions
vote to move forward for a full rank and file
6 was the designation given to Correctional or propose MOU language changes directly
membership vote on the tentative agreement.
Peace Officers. However, it was not until 1982 to the MOU Main Table Negotiations Team.
After the tentative MOU has been approved by
that the members of CCOA gained the right Surveys are available on the CCPOA members-
the membership, a bill containing the tentative
to fully represent our members upon winning only website, generally available four (4)
MOU Agreement will be created in the State
a membership election. CCOA also changed months before active negotiations.
Legislature.
its name to the California Correctional Peace
• The MOU team will conduct their negotiations
Officers Association, to encompass all State of • At this time the Legislative Analyst Office will
at the CCPOA Headquarters throughout
California, Correctional Peace Officers. submit their analysis of the tentative MOU to
the duration of the MOU negotiations. The
the Secretary of the Senate, the bill containing
To date, CCPOA, represented primarily by its MOU team will first begin working with our
the proposed MOU must be available to the
own rank and file members, has negotiated Executive Council, Labor Attorneys and Labor
public in print form for seven (7) days before
seventeen (17) Memorandums of Understanding Leadership. These meetings and negotiations
the Senate will vote on the bill. After the seven
(MOU) with the State of California. Each MOU are held in a confidential setting and will
(7) days have passed, the State Senate will vote
has built upon the foundations laid in the be confidential until a signed final tentative
to approve the bill containing the tentative
previous MOU's. agreement has been reached between the
MOU. During this process, a similar bill is
State and CCPOA. During this process, they
The importance of the MOU, and the impact it introduced at the State Assembly. After both
pick the most pressing subjects to address in
has on the working conditions of our members houses pass the legislation. The bill containing
upcoming meetings. This is the time when
cannot be overstated. In recognition of this, the MOU is forwarded to the Governor's office
the MOU surveys are reviewed, prioritizing
CCPOA goes to great lengths to ensure for his final approval and signature. Once
the issues, and organizing them into the
that each MOU Negotiation Team is built to signed by the Governor, the Memorandum
appropriate sections.
produce the best possible contract. of Understanding is considered complete
• Individual workgroup meetings are held with and law. The MOU's can now be printed and
With that in mind, the following is an overview
Officers, Counselors, Fire Captains, Parole, distributed to all CCPOA members.
of the steps involved in creating a new MOU
and Statewide Transportation in conjunction
agreement: As can be seen from the foregoing, the process
with CDCR. These meetings are to work
• First and foremost, CCPOA picks a negotiation is complex and each step along the way
through potential topics that can be worked
team, CCPOA members have the opportunity requires deliberate planning and resolve, by
out quickly, as well as to identify areas that will
to participate in the MOU negotiation process the CCPOA negotiation team to do its absolute
require more rigorous dialogue to reach an
by submitting an online survey and/or by best to produce a contract that will enhance the
agreement. When all the workgroups have
participating in tryouts to become a member working conditions of Barging Unit 6.
completed their informal discussions, the
of the Main Table Negotiation Team. negotiations will now move to a more formal The hard work and dedication of the CCPOA
• The Main Table Negotiation Team tryouts process of finalizing the language that will be negotiation team, including the BU6 team
are open to rank and file members of used in the new MOU members and the CCPOA staff involved in
CCPOA. The MOU Main Table Negotiation the process, will be called upon yet again,
• Once the CCPOA Main Table team and
Team tryouts give members the opportunity beginning at the outset of 2023, to produce
the State stakeholders, with the approval
MOU number eighteen (18).

CCPOA’S 2023 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
State President Executive Vice President Rank and File Vice President Rank and File Vice President
Glen Stailey Chuck Helton Neil Flood Jeff Medovitch
Supervisory Vice President State Treasurer State Secretary

Keith Bennett Steve Adney Terry Hammon
CCPOA’S 2023 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAPTER PRESIDENTS
Avenal State Prison Chuckawalla Valley California City Calipatria State Prison
State Prison Correctional Facility
Robert Garcia Chris Trott
Ruben Leija Joshua Kanavel
Camps California California Correctional California State

Correctional Center Institution Prison, Centinella
Justin Craven
David Del Carlo Adam Richter Mario Madueno
California Institution for Men California California Men’s Colony N.A. Chaderjian Youth
Health Care Facility Correctional Facility
John Wood Darrin Davis
Nicholas Morton Jose Benham
California Medical Facility California State California California State Prison,
Prison, Corcoran Rehabilitation Center Los Angeles County
Clarence Wells
Jason Velazquez Ed Gray III Robert Davis, Jr.
California State Deuel Vocational Institution Fire Folsom State Prison

Prison, Sacramento
Andres Zapata Damien Hill Chris Ramirez
Raul Macias
High Desert State Prison Ironwood State Prison Kern Valley State Prison Central California
Bryon Von Rader Randy Gregory Humberto Carrillo Women’s Facility
Greg Mercado
Mule Creek State Prison North Kern State Prison O.H. Close Parole
Youth Correctional Facility
Joseph Defazio Juan Nunez Bernard Miller
Harold Shafer Jr
CCPOA’S 2023 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Patton State Hospital Pelican Bay State Prison Pleasant Valley State Prison Retired Chapter
Fidel Villegas John Evans Shane Hall Derrick Casey
R.J. Donovan Salinas Valley State Prison San Quentin State Prison Substance Abuse
Correctional Facility Treatment Facility
Keith White Tiffanie Thomas
Gregory Sinklier Joe Rocha
Southern California Sierra Conservation Center California State Correctional Training Facility
Women’s Facility Prison, Solano
Daniel Uribe Louie Blas
Gustavo Marroquin Mike Freitas
Valley State Prison Ventura Youth Wasco State Prison

Correctional Facility
Eriverto Quezada Joshua Bridges
Calvin Spellman
SINCE THE S TART :
The PeaceKeeper
As the largest organization representing California Correctional Peace Officers,

sharing the story of those who walk the toughest beat in the state has always been
a priority. The PeaceKeeper, has been a pillar over the years towards this effort. As
you may have read in our last edition, we recently said our goodbyes to our former
Chief Editor, Nichol Gomez. We acknowledge all the hard work many have done
throughout the years for the association to keep our membership and the public
informed. 2023 has been off to a busy start for us in Sacramento, CA. With the new
year in mind and new names behind the magazine, it seemed fitting to start from
the beginning of it all.
F
rom its early on set to today, the magazine has One of the main goals of doing so was to educate those
progressed immensely. The PeaceKeeper first voting on our issues, benefits, and working conditions,
began as, The Granite. Initially, the intention was ahead of time. In the early 80’s, Correctional Officers were
to keep those at Folsom State Prison aware of at the bottom of the toddle poll as it relates to Public
events and changes occurring at the institution. Folsom Safety in California. Our training, benefits, and salary were
State Prison is California’s second oldest prison after the lowest compared to all other agencies. Without the
San Quentin. It was composed of imposing granite walls existence of all the communication platforms we have
quarried by those incarcerated. You can take a guess as to today, it was a key educational tool for CCPOA to use
why the name of the original publications was so fitting. across the state. Simultaneously in 1983, CCPOA’s Political
1983 marked a memorable year for the association, as Action Committee was developed. The magazine featured
it was the time in which the PeaceKeeper was created. the “magic 13” questionnaire for candidates and helped
The title of the magazine came to fruition on a regular develop the political operations. It was not only about
workday at Folsom State Prison. Former CCPOA President who is out in the community, or the big shack for rent on
Don Novey, was a kitchen sergeant at the time and to his the classifieds section, the magazine served as a conduit
recount, the watch commander was laughing at the idea of between the legislators, the community and CCPOA.
the new magazine. Novey really had no idea what to title Over the years, the PeaceKeeper, has expanded its
the magazine. As he was in the watch commander’s office, readership and grown to what it is today. We have seen
a news bulletin came across about a ‘peacekeeper rocket’. many different names come and go, but one thing that
It was Ronald Reagan’s report to congress concluding that has remained constant are our priorities: To keep our
TAKING CARE
the deployment of peacekeepers overseas was essential
to national security at the time. The Officer next to him,
membership up to date with the association’s affairs and
continue advocating for the correctional profession.
OF OUR OWN
Sal Ozuna, turned to him and said, “why don’t we call the A special thank you to Don Novey and Perry Speth and for
magazine the Peacekeeper?” and that’s how it all started. taking the time out of their day to walk us back through the
During the early phases, Larry and Novey were working full early years of the PeaceKeeper.
SINCE THE
time while running a union at the same time. A workday
in their life meant working an 8-hour shift at the prison, CCPOA remains committed to the enhancement of the
coming to CCPOA, and working an additional 8 hours. corrections profession and a pillar for unity amongst our
START
They would go home, catch a few hours of sleep, and wake membership. So, it is fitting to also announce it is that time
up to do it all over again. There was no release at that of year again—CCPOA is preparing for our upcoming 47th
time, so restlessness nights became second nature. The Annual Convention and Training Conference. This year, we
-1957-
magazine was produced at Charr’s house, they would print, will gather on June 7th and 8th at the Peppermill Resort,
fold, and staple themselves. Essentially, her house was Spa and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The Convention is a great
the printing press shop. Once ready, they would take the opportunity for Correctional Peace Officers to network and
magazine to work and send it off via transportation officers gain knowledge on current workforce issues. If you have
to pass around to other prisons. always wanted to attend or are a regular attendee, this
year’s convention will continue to be memorable. Along
Nonetheless, they were able to get the Peacekeeper with the general sessions, CCPOA is planning to have
off the ground. At the time, Larry Corby was Editor in informative breakout sessions.
Chief. The first draft cover of the magazine was created
by Terry Rittenhouse, it illustrated a time bomb in the Please plan now to join us in this yearly educational event.
middle of a prison yard. It was a symbolism to the We look forward to seeing you at CCPOA’s 47th Annual
massive overcrowding at the time. Convention and Training Conference.
One of the most important purposes
of the Peacekeeper, was to keep
Officers informed on current issues.
Specifically, it detailed the battles
between management and the Rank
& File. The magazine also became an
educational tool for the third house,
other law enforcement groups, and
any other business that might be
working in the system. It was sent to
every legislator at the State Capitol.

By: Stefon L. Jackson, Esq. and Michael T. Bannon, Esq.
PROTECTING YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES

FOLLOWING AN INJURIOUS TRAFFIC COLLISION
H
eading to work becomes routine. It is virtually is insignificant compared to the protection that the higher
autopilot. That is until you’ve been rear-ended. limits will offer. You are strongly encouraged to review
Immediately, you check to make sure you are your current policy to make sure there is an adequate
okay. Hopefully, you are, but all too often amount of coverage. When determining what limits to set,
you’re not. Next, you question how bad the damage to think about the impact on you and your family if you suffer
your car really is, hoping the other driver is even insured, a significant injury that prevents you from working and
let alone has quality coverage. The problem is that the requires extensive treatment. In the event that you must
average driver in California is simply carrying the state rely on this coverage because of an accident, seeking legal
required minimum liability coverage--$5,000 for property counsel can be helpful in securing compensation for both
damage and $15,000 for injury per occurrence with $30,000 treatment and loss of earnings. Insurance companies tend
if multiple individuals are involved. If you’re lucky, you’ll to be more concerned about paying the minimum than
get a bumper and a paint job for the $5,000, and a quick properly protecting their insured.
visit to the ER that will likely consume that entire $15,000. Also keep in mind that your commute to and from work
That’s the good news. The bad news is that according to may not be covered by workers’ compensation. This is
the Insurance Research Council, 2 out of every 5 drivers in known in the industry as the “going and coming rule.”
California are uninsured. However, there are several exceptions to this bar from
It should be obvious at this point how important it is to recovery. This makes it very important to contact a workers’
have higher limits on Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist compensation attorney to see if you can meet one of the
(“UM/UIM”) coverage on your personal auto insurance exceptions. This is also important because the civil and
policy. The cost of increasing your limits on this coverage workers’ compensation cases will need to be coordinated.
Sometimes, it can take a while to realize an injury has
occurred, particularly once the adrenaline of the accident
wears off. This makes it important to seek medical attention
as soon as possible, even if it does not seem necessary. A
thorough exam may uncover something you did not realize.
It also provides immediate documentation, which is very
useful for valuation of the claim. The later someone seeks
treatment following an accident, the easier it is for the
insurance companies to take advantage of that individual
by creating the narrative that the need for treatment is
not associated with the accident. Additionally, time is of
the essence with respect to asserting a claim for property
damage and/or bodily injury. Insurance companies are
hoping you delay, as this can be the difference in how
your claim is valued. When an injury occurs due to a traffic
collision, it is important to report the collision and seek
legal counsel to discuss your options.
Lastly, if the injury is significant enough, your career could
be in jeopardy. This may require you to retire early. It is
important that you do not settle your claim too quickly
before this is determined because it can dramatically been in an accident, please feel free to contact us. Keep in
influence the value of the claim. In the event you do mind this article is not intended to provide legal advice and
retain an attorney, it is recommended that you ensure is meant to be informative only. Individuals are encouraged
that attorney is familiar with PERS and can coordinate to seek out legal advice tailored to their specific
a potential workers’ compensation claim. Whether the circumstances, particularly if they feel they fall within the
accident is deemed to be work-related can have a dramatic circumstances discussed in this article.
impact on your retirement benefits. About the Author: Stefon L. Jackson, esq, is an Associate
Ferrone & Ferrone stands in the unique position of with Ferrone & Ferrone, with years of experience in civil
representing public safety throughout the state. We have litigation, including personal injury and premise liability.
attorneys capable of addressing all of these issues in- Michael T. Bannon is a Partner with Ferrone & Ferrone and
house, making a coordination a central tenet our existence. primarily handles complex workers’ compensation claims.
Ferrone & Ferrone offers its services to both public safety Inquiries can be made by calling (805) 373-5900 or emailing
members as well as their families. If you or a loved has [email protected].

R E S E ARC H S H O WS :
The risk of suicide is 39% HIGHER for Corrections Officers
than for people in all other Professions.
For the men and women who walk the toughest beat, this is a Depression, and Suicide. Unfortunately, as of December 2022 to
heartfelt reality. It is a battle we face on every year. Our membership date, we have lost four of our very own to suicide. The rate and
reports to work every day in a highly volatile environment. This short time are heart-rending. Please reach out to us, use CCPOA’s
profession, requires you to always be in a constant vigilant state, Benefit Trust Fund’s iCrisis App or any of the resources below if
work long shifts, and deal with violent incidents and individuals. you are struggling. These resources are here to help officers and
Over the last several years, researchers have concluded that their families endure the time and stress spent inside the secure
the high levels of work-related exposure to violence, injury, and perimeter and help them adapt when off duty. Make that call or
deaths correlate with Correctional Officers suffering major health reach out to someone because YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
detriments. Amongst those, is the increased risk of PTSD, Anxiety,
OFFICER RESOURCES National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255

Know the Signs - www.suicideispreventable.org (www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org)
CopLine - 24/7 service that connects you to a peer support CDCR RESOURCES
counselor 1-800-267-5463 (www.copline.org)
CDCR’s Peer Support Program (PSP)
Serve and Protect helps connect public safety professionals with
1-855-897-9822 (https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Wellnes/)
trauma services. 1-615-373-8000 (serveprotect.org)
EAP
OFFICERS AND FAMILIES RESOURCES
Call EAP toll-free at 866-327-4762 – available 24 hours a day, 7
Safe Call Now a 24-hour crisis referral for those in public safety and
days a week.
their family. 1-206-459-3020
(www.safecallnow.org) NATIONAL RESOURCES
Significant Others and Spouses 1-415-721-9789 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
(www.frsn.org) The Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential
WE OWE IT TO OURSELVES.
We hear the statement: “Take care of yourself” all the time. A big part of that includes addressing
our mental health; our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel,
and act. With all of life’s complexities and tight schedules, we can find ourselves designating little
time to doing so. Too often, we seek help when we are so far deep in the darkness, we can’t see a
way out. The reality is you don’t need to be in the deep end to get help. The road to a good mental
health state is not linear, but rather a lifelong journey. One of the most effective ways to prioritize
your well-being is to have a plan and be consistent. This includes regularly checking in with yourself
and taking the time to discover what makes you feel re-energized.
CCPOA was founded by Correctional Amongst the multitudes of ways to If you are looking for new outdoor
Peace Officers to improve the lives of improve your mental health; outdoor activities to de-stress, connect with
Correctional Peace Officers. For the nature-based therapeutic recreation peers, and work on your tactical skills;
past several years, that focus has been programs are a great option. Research Vets 4 Huntn & Fishn is a great option.
directed towards the toll that the job indicates that therapeutic recreation This non-profit organization provides
takes on those who walk the toughest programs can foster mental health recreational therapy and leisure
beat in law enforcement. As any officer recovery. According to the Therapeutic activities for people who have served in
knows, the nature of the job requires Recreation Journal (Vol. 35, No.2), by the US Military.
you to operate at a hypervigilant participating in outdoor activities, a About Vets 4 Huntn & Fishn:
state. The constant exposure to high person can develop a perceived sense When it comes to Veterans and their
rates of violence can take a toll on you. of self-control, mastery and competency. mental and emotional wellbeing, Jacob
Inadvertently, the job is not one you Some other added benefits include (Jake) DeLong wears his ‘heart on
simply leave behind at the institution the enhancement of teamwork and his sleeve’. Jake is the Founder and
gates. CCPOA encourages everyone, trust, and social connectedness. Overall, President of Vets 4 Huntn & Fishn. He
especially our members, to set aside nature-based settings act as a buffer to is a decorated combat veteran who
some time to prioritize their well-being. life’s stresses, enhances resilience, and served with the 1st Armored Division in
We owe it to ourselves. aids in overcoming past negative life Germany and then at the height of the
experiences.

troubles, in Iraq. DeLong is passionate high- security prison, for a year and ten
about his founding, “Vets 4 Huntn & months before transferring to a Federal
Fishn,” and the good works it does to Facility-FCI Dublin, a women’s prison.
help vets in distress. “We’ve lost two In January of 2017, Fithian attended
more good men from my unit to suicide CDCR’s academy and graduated in
in the past 6 months,” says DeLong. “To April 2017. That marked the start of
those of us who survived the trauma his career with CDCR. DVI was the first
relatively unscathed we feel obligated choice on his list because he had friends
and proud to keep serving our buddies. that worked there but the first choice
With help from our donors, “Vets 4 CDCR gave him was Jamestown, a fire
Huntn & Fishn“ is providing a sense of camp. When he was younger, his goal
belonging and outdoor pursuits that was to become a firefighter. Up to that
include, hunting, fishing, trail riding point, Fithian had obtained his degree
and hiking. Born and raised in Northern in fire science and fire technology, had
California in the tiny town of Clear Creek, gone to a fire academy, and had his
DeLong attended nearby Westwood firefighter 1 and EMT certification. When
High School and joined the Army in the economy fell it threw a wrench in the
2004 straight after graduation. After gear, at that time, they stopped hiring
completing Basic Training in Fort Knox, firefighters making it difficult to get in.
Kentucky, he was posted to Germany Therefore, he decided to join the army.
for 15 months before landing in Iraq Once he started his job in Corrections
for his final tour of duty. Upon his everything took a different route and he
return to the US in 2007 he attended kept moving forward with Corrections.
Mojave Community College on the When they offered him Jamestown, he
GI Bill before transferring to Arizona either would have a long commute or
State where he graduated with a B.S. in move closer, so he turned it down. This
Justice Studies. He is married with three led them to offer San Quentin and he
children and calls Missouri home. took it immediately because it was only
A Correctional Officer’s Perspective: an hour away from home and it beat
About Officer Fithian: commuting two-hours. In 2018, just after
Officer Fithian began his career in completing one year at San Quentin, he
Corrections when he joined the U.S. deployed again to Guantanamo Bay and
Army reserves in December of 2010. The returned to San Quentin in 2019. Officer
first step was attending basic training Fithian has worked in the department a
and advanced individual training which total of over 6 years and has worked in
lasted 19 weeks. While in the Army, his Corrections for a while if you mark back
job was in Military Police Corrections. from his first deployment in 2013.
The first real taste of Corrections was Officer Fithian’s personal experience
during the first deployment in May of with Vets4Huntn&Fishn:
2013. For a year, he was stationed in “I got hooked up with Jacob about three
Guantanamo Bay working in Detainee years ago, through a mutual friend who I
Corrections and was tasked with grew up with. He was also in the military
providing secure confinement of and was the one who encouraged
terrorists that were captured overseas. me to join the army. He came across
To take the next step in his career, he Jacob’s organization while searching
relied on the military training and for Veterans hunting opportunities. He
correctional training he had under had already been on a couple trips
his belt. Once Fithian returned from with Jacob and had mentioned it was
deployment, he applied at the Federal a great organization. So, I contacted
Bureau of Prisons. Shortly after, in 2015, Jacob- a really solid guy who loves to
he started working at a Federal Facility take Veterans out hunting and fishing.
in Atwater (USP Atwater), a level 4
with whether you are a cop on the street free, and it was something I would have
or in the prison, become family. We never afforded on my own, but Jake was
always take care of our family. If you awesome and able to get it all together.
continue to better yourself, physically, We had 13 vets come out there and I
mentally, and emotionally, watch each enjoyed making a lot of new friendships
other’s back and treat everyone with and meeting new people from different
dignity and respect, you’ll make it branches of service who like the
through prison. Of course, you never outdoors.
know what is going to happen, its prison One of the added benefits from
at the end of the day bad stuff can attending is being able to provide food
happen. It is not always cupcakes and for my family. The way groceries cost
rainbows. You must be ready to act if now a days: eggs, meat, fish, and just
something goes down. When you’re at about everything else is so expensive, it
work you might look like you’re calm but is nice that I’m able to do that myself.
deep inside, your mind is running a mile My freezer is full of fish and game and
a minute. You develop a lot of habits it’s all non-gmo fresh from the source!
that rub off when you are home, so you I know my family is getting the best
have to learn to try not to be what you possible meat that you don’t have
His primary goal is to reduce Veteran are at work. to buy from the grocery store. They
suicides and to relieve stress. Spending Jake provides opportunities that I know exactly where I got it and it was
time in the field with these guys gives probably couldn’t put together on my prepared by me.
me an opportunity to reset. These trips own. Every year he takes out Veterans
give me a mental health boost, I always Vets4huntn&fishn is a non-profit
and CCPOA members out fishing. The organization and operates off charitable
feel energized when I return from a trip. last few years I have been helping get
I have seen so many sunrises, beautiful donations. Jake encourages any Veterans
Officers from San Quentin and CSP who are CCPOA members to attend
scenery, and wildlife that many don’t Sac to attend. I also have friends who
take the time to experience. Jake truly any available events. There are a lot of
I have been in the military with, so I opportunities for people to go hunting
makes it an enjoyable environment extend out the invitation to those at
that help create new friendships with and fishing throughout the year. It’s a
other institutions. It has been a great great time -- I highly recommend it!”
like-minded individuals. It’s always experience so far. I went on the fishing
nice to connect with people who have trip last year and brought 5 officers Follow Jake and his organization
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In the Community
Letters to Santa
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ince 1996, the annual Patti on a cold foggy morning, it was also and came over, is what makes it all
Padmore’s Letters to Santa the last time they met at the OH Close worthwhile. The planning committee
Golf Tournament fundraiser has Youth Correctional Location. California gives a special shout out to Santa, he
proudly given back to the community of is set to shut down its remaining three really brought that Christmas Spirit for
Stockton. Each year, the money raised youth facilities by July 2023. Although the kids. A thank you to everyone that
has helped families in need during the the location will change, the group is played a part, in anyway, planning,
holiday season. The organization has committed to keeping the tradition shopping, delivering, organizing, it all
developed strong bonds with Stockton- alive. plays a part in making it happen.
Area schools and encourage children Despite the change in mind, it was yet The Annual Letters to Santa Golf
to write letters to Santa Claus. It has another successful year of delivering Tournament is an anchor of CCPOA’s
expanded over the years with over gifts to children and their families. The commitment to improve the community.
300 children receiving gifts annually. looks on the faces, whether they were If you would like to get involved in the
This year’s Letter’s to Santa Toy Drive the intended family or some kids from Letters to Santa program, please contact
was significantly more memorable and the neighborhood, that saw Santa Larry (L.C.) Collins 209-610-7289.
bittersweet. As the group gathered
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Every year, more than 3,500 officers are assaulted in some way in California prisons–an average of nearly 10 per day.
CALIFORNIA PENS is CCPOA’s assaults and incidents department and is compiled by director of public relations –
Peacekeeper editor Elizabeth Bautista, through reports sent in by chapter presidents and other members. It is the best
way to keep the media, the state Legislature and the public informed of your work environment. If you are assaulted in any
way–including stabbed, slashed, punched, kicked, bitten or gassed–contact Elizabeth Bautista at CCPOA headquarters,
(800) 821-6443, or email [email protected].
CCI January 28 – Two inmates were fighting in a waistband. Officers approached the inmate,
dayroom. No force was used. and he became resistive. Physical force was
February 5 – Officers observed two inmates utilized to secure him in handcuffs.
January 27 – Officers were conducting the
fighting. Verbal orders to “get down” were
pill line when they observed five inmates January 19 – While ordering an inmate to
ignored. Officers utilized one burst of an
striking each other on a yard. Officers gave back out of the cell, he turned around to
MK–9 OC Pepper Spray Fogger to stop the
loud verbal orders to stop their attack on face Officers and took an aggressive stance
inmate’s actions.
each other which all inmates refused. To stop and began to advance towards then. Two
Also February 5 – Officers observed a four the attack force was used. MK9 OC Foggers were utilized to stop the
on one fight. Officers gave verbal orders inmates’ actions.
January 26 – A Control Officer observed two
to all inmates on the yard to get down.
inmates fighting each other in a dayroom. January 14 – Officers were conducting the
All inmates complied except the involved
The Officer gave orders to all inmates to evening pill line when they observed three
inmates. Officers utilized one 1072 CS
get down, which all inmates including the inmates striking each other. Orders to get
Grenade to quell the attack.
involved inmates, got down. down were ignored. To stop the attack,
February 3 – During an unclothed body Officers deployed chemical agents. The
January 25 – Two inmates were observed
search an inmate became irate. The inmate inmates separated and assumed a prone
fighting during visitation. Chemical agents
made his hands into fists and walked towards position.
were utilized to stop the attack.
Officers. Officers gave verbal orders to get
January 24 – An inmate took a bladed January 12 – Two inmates were observed
down with negative results. Chemical agents
stance, made a fist, and raised them as fighting on a Yard. Four other inmates joined
were utilized to subdue the attack.
he step towards Officers. Officers utilized the fight. The inmates ignored orders to stop
Also February 3 – An inmate approached fighting. Multiple force options were utilized
chemical agents to stop the assault.
another inmate and began punching him. to quell the incident.
Four other inmates joined the fight. The January 23 – During the evening pill line,
Officers observed two inmates punching January 10 – Two inmates began striking
inmates ignored orders to stop fighting.
each other near the pill line area. Officers each other near the pill line window. Officers
Multiple force options were utilized to quell
gave orders to all inmates to get down to gave orders to the inmates to get down
the incident.
which they complied. with negative results. To stop the attack, an
February 2 – An inmate was observed Officer deployed their MK –9 OC Pepper
striking an inmate on a yard. Officers gave January 21 – During an escort, an inmate Spray Fogger.
verbal orders to get down. Both separated rushed the inmate being escorted and
began punching him. Officers utilized their January 9 – An inmate battered another
and assumed a prone position.
OC MK –9 Fogger to stop the attack. inmate requiring the use of one MK9 OC
Also February 2 – Three inmates were fogger to stop the inmates actions.
observed fighting on a yard. Verbal January 20 – An Officer observed an inmate
receiving an unknown item from his visitor January 8 – Yard Officers observed a two on
commands were utilized to stop the fighting
and immediately placing that item into his one fight. Verbal orders were given for the
inmates.
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yard to get down but the inmates continued January 1 – An inmate attacked and on one fight. The inmates did not comply
the attack. Chemical agents were utilized to battered another inmate. Responding with orders to get down. Officers deployed
stop the attack. Officers ordered the inmates to stop and get OC Blast Grenades and both inmates ceased
January 6 – During the evening meal an down, both inmates complied. fighting and got down.
inmate charged at another inmate and December 31 – Officers observed an inmate Also February 7 – Officers responded to an
punched him in the face. Officers utilized unconscious in his assigned cell. Responding inmates cell who was attempting to commit
their MK–9 OC Pepper Spray to stop the Officers placed the inmate in restraints and suicide.
attack. initiated a medical emergency. Officers February 5 – An inmate kicked an Officer
January 5 – Officers were supervising R&R administered CPR and Narcan. during an escort.
movement when an inmate began striking February 4 – An inmate threw an unknown
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another inmate. Officers used their MK–9 liquid out of the food port striking an Officer
OC Fogger to stop the inmate’s actions. The February 8 – As an Officer was removing in the chest area.
involved inmates separated from each other handcuffs from an inmate, the inmate
and assumed a prone position. February 3 – During a clothed body search
forcefully pulled the Officers hand through an inmate was found in possession of an
January 4 – Officers observed a two on the cuff port causing swelling. inmate manufactured weapon.
one fight. Verbal orders to get down were Also February 8 – Yard Officers observed
given. The involved inmates separated and January 30 – Officers were conducting an
two inmates run towards an inmate and escort when an inmate suddenly and without
assumed a prone position on the ground. attack him with a stabbing motion. The warning kicked the Officer. Officers used
January 2 – An Officer observed an inmate Central Tower Officer ordered the yard physical force to gain control.
walked out of a section an began fighting down, but orders were ignored by the
with another inmate. Officers gave multiple inmates. Responding Officers used force to January 29 – During the evening meal pick
orders to get down with negative results. gain compliance. Two inmate manufactured up, an inmate threw an unknown liquid out of
Officers utilized use of force options to quell weapons were discovered. the cuff port striking an Officer.
the incident. February 7 – Yard Officers observed a one Also January 29 – An inmate refused to
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return to his assigned cell. Officers made fighting inside their cell during the evening expelling broken glass on the Officer.
several attempts to effectively communicate meal. Responding Officers utilized 3 second January 21 – During the guard 1 wellness
to deescalate and convince the inmate. The burst of OC to quell the incident. checks, Officers observed an inmate
inmate continued to refuse. Officers utilized January 22 – During the evening pill pass, attempting to hang himself inside of his
physical force to overcome resistance. an inmate threw an unknown liquid out of his assigned cell. Officers utilized 2 applications
January 28 – As an Officer approached a food port striking an Officer. of OC Pepper Spray to stop the inmate’s
cell, an inmate threw an unknown liquid Also January 22 – An inmate came out if his actions.
substance that appeared to be feces through cell while his cellmate was returning from January 20 – A Control Booth Officer
the side of the food port sally port box, work in the dining hall. The inmate refused observed a one –on –one fight. One inmate
striking an Officer’s hand. direct orders to return to his assigned cell. appeared to grab an object from his back
Also January 28 – Yard Officers observed The inmate threatened to jump off the upper pocket and struck the inmate. The control
two inmates striking each other. The central tier. Multiple attempts were made to de– booth Officer gave orders to “get down” to
tower ordered the yard down. A skirmish line escalate yielding negative results. Officers quell the incident which all involved inmates
formed, and Officers utilized four OC 1040 utilized physical force to bring the inmate complied to.
OC Blast Dispersion Grenades. All inmates over the tier railing. Also January 20 – An inmate claimed he
separated and assumed a prone position. Also January 22 – As an Officer walked was suicidal, pulled a noose and began to
January 23 – Two inmates were observed by a cell, the window of the cell shattered, tie it around his neck. Officers used verbal
de –escalation techniques with
negative results. Two bursts of
OC Spray were used to gain
compliance.
Also January 20 – An Officer
was conducting medication
pass and observed an inmate
attempting to leave the unit
through the yard door. Direct
orders to return to his assigned
cell where given. As the inmate
walked back, he began yelling
obscenities towards the Officer
and spitting towards the control
booth.
January 19 – An inmate
attempted to tie an inmate
manufactured rope around his
neck. An Officer gave multiple
direct orders for the inmate to
cease his behavior. Chemical
agents were utilized to gain
compliance.
January 18 – An inmate struck
another inmate in the face. Five
other inmates joined the fight
and began striking each other.
Responding Officers arrived
and all combatants separated
and discontinued their attack.
January 9 – An Officer was
conducting security welfare
checks when an inmate
was observed standing and
exposing himself.
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January 9 – While collecting the morning January 19 – A parolee assaulted parole attack. The Officer gave multiple orders to
meal food trays, an inmate threw his food agents during an arrest. The Parolee get down with negative results. OC pepper
tray through the food port striking the tier continued to resist arrest as agents were spray was utilized to quell the incident.
Officer. After the inmate was restrained and walking him to the vehicle. As a result, December 26 – During an escort, an inmate
being escorted to a holding cell, he battered Officers sustained superficial scratches suddenly and without provocation, jerked
the ASU Sergeant by striking him with his and bruises due to the inmate kicking and his head to the right, striking an Officer on
shoulder. Physical force was utilized to cease resisting. his head. The Officer utilized physical force,
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January 1 – During the application of
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January 26 – An inmate attempted to stab
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December 30 – As an ASU Officer was January 20 – Without provocation, an weapon. The Officer deflected the stabbing
cleaning up water from an inmate actively inmate struck an Officer in his facial area. The motion and utilized physical force to push
flooding the tier, the inmate went to his inmate continued to advance towards the the inmate away and utilized multiple blast of
cell door window and began throwing an Officer and attempted to strike him again. OC spray to quell the attack.
unknown liquid substance towards the Officers utilized physical force to quell the
January 4 – An inmate battered Officers.
window which resulted in striking the Officer incident.
One was struck in the chest and another
on his legs and boots. January 10 – An Officer informed a new was punched in the head. Physical force
inmate arrival of his assigned bunk, and he was utilized to subdue the attack and gain
suddenly refused to go to his bunk. The compliance.
inmate got up from his wheelchair and
December 29 – During an escort, an inmate
kicked the Officer
dropped his shoulder and lunged toward
in his left leg. The
an Officer. The Officer was able to quickly
Officer immediately
move away before the inmate struck him.
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Officers utilized their combined body weight
to get down with
and physical force to force the inmate on the
negative results.
ground.
The Officer created
distance and December 6 – An inmate turned and struck
announced a Code an Officer in the left side of his face/eye area.
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radio and activated to take him to the ground. Physical force
his personal alarm was utilized by responding staff to stop the
device. The Inmate inmates battery and place him in mechanical
advanced towards the wrist and leg restraints. During the escort,
Officer with both fists the inmate turned and spat on an Officer’s
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handcuffed, searched using physical force to effect custody.
and escorted the February 1 – During morning medication
inmate from the an inmate reached out of his food port and
housing unit with no grabbed the hand of an Officer. The Officer
further incident. pulled his hand away and was uninjured.
December 27 – An Also February 1 – An inmate threw an
Officer opened unknown liquid substance through the food
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Also February 1 – An inmate threw a milk physical force to fore the inmate to the questioned by an Officer, he alluded to
carton of urine on the arms and legs of an ground. safety concerns. The Officer took the inmate
Officer during the morning meal. The inmate January 10 – An inmate was found to a classroom for confidentiality, when
was placed on a mental health crisis bed, unresponsive in his cell. As Officers arrived without warning, the inmate tried to push his
where he used another milk carton to throw to assess the inmate, under a controlled way past the Officer. As the Officer tried to
urine on an Officer. substance, became resistive by kicking, place handcuffs on the inmate, he continued
January 31 – An inmate used a milk carton trying to stand, and spitting on an Officer. to resist. The Officer was able to use physical
to throw urine on two Officers and the ASU The Officers used physical force to maintain force to subdue and restrain the inmate.
Sergeant, striking their facial areas. The custody of the inmate, transporting him to an December 28 – An inmate was being
inmate also threw soap bars out of his food outside hospital for treatment. escorted from a holding cell back to her
port. Also January 10 – An inmate was acting assigned cell when she spit at a social
Also January 29 – Two inmates were fighting in a bizarre manner. When approached worker. The escorting Officer maintained
during the evening medication pill pass by Officers, the inmate, with no warning, control of the inmate using physical force
release. Both refused orders to get down. approached an Officer, punching the Officers preventing the inmate from spitting. The
Officers used pepper spray to stop the chest three times. The Officer and other inmate struck the Officer in his abdomen
attack. responding and gave the inmate orders to twice with her arm. The Officer used physical
get down. The inmate then assumed a prone force to subdue and restrain the inmate.
Also January 29 – Two inmates began
fighting in a dayroom. The Control Officer position. SALINAS VALLEY STATE PRISON
gave the inmates orders to get down and January 7 – An inmate was discharged from January 31 – During lunch distribution, an
both inmates complied. an outside hospital. He became angry at the inmate gassed an officer through the food
January 28 – An inmate became resistive doctor and lunged forward threatening to port with an unknown liquid.
while being escorted to a medical evaluation. kill him. The transport team used physical January 18 – An inmate spat on an Officer’s
Officers used physical force to restrain the force to subdue and maintain custody of the face while he was securing the shower door.
inmate. inmate. No force was utilized to quell the incident.
January 23 – Two inmates began fighting January 6 – An inmate became disruptive in January 9 – During an escort an inmate
in a dorm. Officers gave orders to get down front of the program office due to a dispute became resistive, and head butted a
and both refused orders. The Officer utilized with medical staff. The facility yard Sergeant Sergeant on his left facial area. Officers used
his OC Pepper Spray Fogger to stop the approached the inmate to place handcuffs physical force to force the inmate to the
attack. on him when he struck the Sergeant in the ground. The force was effective, and the
chest with his forearm. The Sergeant used inmate stopped his attack.
January 22 – An inmate refused to obey physical force to defend himself and subdue
Officers orders during a medical emergency the inmate.
involving another inmate. When Officers
attempted to place handcuffs on the inmate, Also January 6 – During an escort, an inmate
became aggressive towards a passing
he physically resisted. Officers were able to
Officer and resisted the escorting Officer.
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from the second tier of his housing unit.
Officers were able to use physical force to January 5 – An inmate housed in ASU was
stop the inmate and restrain him. being removed from his cell for medical
evaluation. As the Officer was placing
Also January 20 – An inmate exited his cell restraints on the inmate, the inmate pulled
without permission. Officers ordered the the Officers hand through the cuff port and
inmate back in his cell when the inmate began punching it. The Officer was able to
without warning or provocation rushed the pull his hand free to avoid further injury.
Officer with closed fists. To stop the attack,
the Officer used physical force and waited for Also January 5 – An inmate threw his tray
additional Officers to arrive. of food at the Officer supervising the meal.
Food struck the Officer in the face, leg,
January 11 – An inmate housed in ASU and torso. The inmate submitted to being
threw his breakfast tray out of the food port, handcuffed without further incident.
with all the contents striking an Officer. The
inmate stated it was because he wanted an January 3 – An inmate refused to return to
extra tray of food. his assigned cell. As Officers attempted to
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970-1018. arenas, pasture. Possible organic farm. DOUBLE CRYPT – Redding Memorial
night, per person (562) 708-8717 (39-2)
MUSTANG –1968 Convertible. Restored- Great for Business/Race track. Endless Park and McDonalds Chapel double lawn
Eleanor look. $45,000.00, Call for details. possibilities. Shop, Tack room. Asking crypt in beautiful flat marker area right
MISC. FOR SALE No texts. John (559) 970-1018. $739, 900. Norris (559) 288-8953 next to Park Drive. Extras and inclusions.
TIRES – Four tires LT 295/60-RZO, All- GUN – Glock 23, 2nd Gen (1995 Model) Email for details. Sale price $3,500 (1/2
COMMEMORATIVE 38S – One CCPOA original price) [email protected] or
commemorative 4’’ 38 with blue and Terrain Atturo trail blade x/t. 90% Rubber. with three clips, less than 2,000 rounds
$500.00 or 5 tires same for $625.00. Call fired on gun. $695.00. Salinas 415-630- (310) 245-7368 (38-2)
walnut grip. 1 CCPOA commemorative
3’’ 38 with Nickel and walnut grip. Both Joe (209) 482-2604. 7734 (39-2) MUSTANG – 1997 Mustang Convertible,
are in original box and have never been OLDSMOBILE – 1948, 4 dr, chariot red, GUN – Glock 23, 2nd Gen, with three 4.6 auto, runs great, $3,800. John (559)
fired. $1,000.00 for the pair. (951) 295- rare 40m license plate with metal tag. mags and holster. $495.00 in Los Angeles 970-1018
3367. $15,000 OBO. Call Ryan (209)-688-1422. 714-397-2428 TRAILER – 2013 Springdale, 24 ft., slide
HOME – Two homes on 5.56 acres, MOTORCYCLE – 2017 Ducati Monster. CLASSY CLASSIC – 1973 Mercedes-Benz out, serviced in December 2020, new
Lemoore, CA. Near Corcoran, Avenal, 775 miles, small dent on the tank (left 450SL convertible [email protected] for awning, in good condition, good tires,
and SATF. Zoned AG, Horse property, side). Very good condition. $6,500.00. pictures, automatic, two tops with rack, $13,000 firm. (530) 356-8150 (38-2)
pole barn, shop. 4 bedroom, 2 bath main Contact Risa (805) 245-6955. runs great $18,000 OBO John (775) 971- UNIFORM – Class A, CDCR approved,
home, 2 bedroom and 1 bath mobile. 9592 (39-2) jacket 46R, pants 36R, hat 7 3/8. Current
UNIFORM – Class B Jacket and insulate
New deep well. $559K. Call Norris 559- patches are CYA, $300.00 (209) 347-9707
liner, good condition $150.00, Kevin (909) CHEVY – 71 Monte Carlo, 350 engine
288-8953. (38-2)
509 – 6063 350 turbo transmission $15K or best offer.
TIMESHARE – Legacy vacation clubs/ Pictures available Vincent (707) 592-2960 BLACKHAWK – Serpa concealment
JACKET – New image first battle jacket
resorts, timeshare with condo unit (39-2) holster, matte finish sig P250/320 right
with insulate liner and duty belt for sale.
assigned – 3 bedroom, maximum 2 weeks hand, new in box. $25; Boots – Bates olive
Contact Jim (360) 665-4008. SANTA FE MODEL – heavy gauge
stay per year. $15,000.00. Call (702) 956- Mohave, leather sport trc, men’s size 4
BEDROOM SET – Queen size, solid security 3 screen doors, two for sliding
7043 med, new in box $30 pair. (619) 206-1950
wood, dresser with mirror, 2 nightstands. doors, one for double doors, can also
RIMS – Four 5 Lug chrome rims 20in. From be used for barns and storage sheds (est (38-2)
Excellent condition. $1,100.00 OBO. For
2005 Dodge Ram 1500. Good condition. $4,200) will sell for $900 OBO (209) 482- FORD – 1930 sport coupe, body only,
pictures call or text James (408) 857 –
No rust, bent, broken or shipped. Asking 2604 (39-2) chopped 3”1/2, project hot rod. $3,800
4295.
$340.00 OBO. Ask for Joe (209) 482-2604. (619) 206-1950 (38-1)
FENDER GUARD TAKE-OFFS – Granite UNIFORMS – Men’s Class A jacket 46R,
BRAND NEW! Still in boxes: 7’ COMBO pants 38R, Class A hat, jacket 2XL, nylon MERCURY – Monterey 1954, 2-door, 62K
gray in color from 2017 Dodge Ram 1500.
Pool, Ping Pong, Dining room table. duty belt $200.00 Vincent (707) 592-2960 original miles, red/white top. $18,000.
Take-offs will fit other 1500 truck years.
Includes: Cues, Balls, Storage benches, (39-2) One owner (619) 206-1950. (38-2)
Perfect condition no nicks or dents. Jose
and all accessories. Pictures and info:
(209) 482-2604 UNIFORMS – Two ladies Class B short
[email protected] or John at (775) 971-
9592. Orig. cost $1,295.00 Sell:$900.00. CDCR BOBBLEHEADS – Approx. 7 ¼ – 7 sleeve shirts (tan) medium Two Class B MISCELLANEOUS
½ in. tall. A CO is on the name tape on pants 32x28 $30.00 (707) 430-1154 (39-2)
BOOTS & VEST – Danner 8’’ Acadia WANTED – 1985, 1986 San Quentin
uniform. Monadnock style baton, radio, 5TH WHEEL – 2015 Solitude (Grand
boots size 10, $100.00. Condor vest, calendars (559) 240-6309 (38-4)
key, OC Spray leg rig. Can not customize. Design den Model), 42 ft – all-weather,
green with baton, pad, radio cuff, key &
Text Joe for pictures. (559) 240 – 3107 two bedrooms, 1 ½ bath, full size fridge, WANTED – CDC window decals and 2in
misc. holders $75.00. Tactical bag, CDCR
HARLEY – 2018 Street Glide in excellent island, outside kitchen, fireplaces, super x 2in badge pins or catalog so I can order
green, $40.00. Contact Sean (805)-466- some. Email [email protected]
condition. 10,000 original miles. Asking glide hitch. $55,000 – Fresno Judith (559)
7578. (38-1)
$20,000 OBO. Call Celso (209) 634 – 3725 696-8963 (39-2)
UNIFORMS – Seven Class A pants (Flying
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PROTECTING YOURSELF AND HEALTH & WELLNESS: IN THE COMMUNITY:

SOUTHERN OFFICE CCPOA RIGHTS ADVISEMENT

EDITOR EDITORIAL POLICY

features EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

18 Executive Emeritus Perry Speth

8 Supervisory Update 35 Bulletin Board Steve Adney Ex–Officio

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