Important Update
Legislative Update – February 13, 2026
Governor Newsom’s proposed 2026-27 state budget projects a roughly $2.9 billion deficit for the coming fiscal year, driven by ongoing structural pressures and reliance on high tech and AI-related revenue growth to balance the books. This budget assumes roughly $42 billion in additional revenue over the current forecast, but even with that uptick the General Fund outlook remains tight and increasingly fragile.
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We employ a staff of five attorneys. Our mission is to defend Unit 7 members in disciplinary proceedings and to enforce the collective bargaining agreement between CSLEA and the State of California.
Working For You News
Nevada County Avalanche Response Highlights Value of Cal OES Law Enforcement Branch & CSTI Training
By FMESA President and CSLEA Director BJ Jones NEVADA COUNTY — Recently, an avalanche in Nevada County claimed the lives of nine skiers. In the midst of this tragedy, six individuals were rescued within hours of the incident. While the loss of life is deeply saddening, the response to this event powerfully demonstrates the value […]
Health Update: Wildlife Officer Chad Volheim, CSLEA & ACWO Member
From ACWO President Trevor Pell We are sharing an important update on Chad Volheim’s ongoing health battle following his sudden illness and hospitalization last summer. The Diagnosis Recent bloodwork has finally provided answers: Chad contracted Q fever, an extremely rare bacterial infection (with only 50–200 cases reported annually in the U.S.). While the […]
CSLEA Welcomes New State Parks Communications Operators to Union Membership
RANCHO CORDOVA – On February 11, 2026, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Membership Services Representative Victor Tovar conducted a new employee orientation for new State Parks communications operators training in Rancho Cordova. The orientation provided the communications operators with the benefits and services associated with union membership, including representation, access to CSLEA’s proven Legal […]
CSLEA Legislative Advocacy Days February 9-10, 2026
Unit A leadership meets with legislators to highlight public safety and enforcement challenges and concerns “In response to a request from our Unit-A affiliate leadership, CSLEA, along with our legislative and political consultants, worked to set up two days of back-to-back-to-back meetings with members of the legislature to press the importance of the law enforcement, […]
CSLEA and CHP-PSDA Representatives Welcome 10 New Dispatchers to Union Membership
WEST SACRAMENTO– On February 9, 2026, California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) Senior Counsel Andrea Perez and CHP-Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) Vice President Victor Tovar conducted a new employee orientation for dispatchers training at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The purpose of the visit was to introduce the new dispatchers to their union […]
New Dispatchers Meet Union Representative at Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside
RIVERSIDE – On January 13, 2026, he CHP Public Safety Dispatchers Association (CHP-PSDA) met with five dispatchers who are currently training at the Ben Clark Training Center in Riverside. CHP-PSDA Director David Arriola conducted the new employee orientation and spoke to the dispatchers about the jobs they are training for as well as the benefits […]
News
Los Angeles Man Sentenced for Pouring Alcoholic Drink into Hawk’s Mouth
A CDFW investigation “This is why we have CDFW officers – to protect our precious wildlife from harm, and to investigate individuals and acts that hurt or harass California’s wildlife. We are grateful to CDFW officers for the work they do to protect our natural resources, fish and wildlife.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES […]
Clerk Cited in Red Bluff for Selling Alcohol to Underage Decoy
RED BLUFF – On February 20, 2026, the Red Bluff Police Department, in partnership with agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), conducted a minor decoy operation within the City of Red Bluff. During the operation, a decoy under the age of 21 attempted to purchase alcohol at 16 businesses. During the […]
Underage Decoys Strike Out in 21 Attempts to Have Someone Purchase Alcohol for Them
ABC and Redding PD conduct shoulder tap operation on February 13, 2026 “This is great news! Twenty-One adults in Redding, who were asked to purchase alcohol for someone under 21, declined. That’s law-abiding citizens and public safety at work. Thank you to those who just said no, and thank you to ABC agents and their […]
Five Arrested in Multi-Agency Cargo Theft Investigation
More than $5 Million in Property Recovered “Great work by local and state investigators! Three search warrants, five arrests and the recovery of $5 million in property.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona LOS ANGELES – On February 18, 2026, the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Commercial Crimes Division Cargo Theft Task Force, in partnership with the Los […]
Chico Man Sentenced for Attempted Rape During a Home Invasion
California DOJ criminalists processed evidence and testified at the trial “California Department of Justic criminalists are true crime fighters. By examining and processing evidence, completing DNA profiles and testing them against suspect profiles, they have helped countless investigations, prosecutions and victims. They are a huge part of public safety and criminal justice in this state. […]
DMV Investigations Assists with Vehicle Fraud Investigation in Vacaville
VACAVILLE – On February 22, 2026, the Vacaville Police department announced the arrest of a 38-year-old Sacramento man on felony vehicle fraud charges. In January, an alert employee at a local car dealership said something felt “off” during a vehicle sale. The vehicle in question was an almost brand-new Lexus SUV. The man attempting to […]
