April 2021 Member Newsletter

COVID Supplemental Sick Leave Extension The governor signed new legislation regarding COVID LEAVE which is effective 4/1/21 but retroactive to 1/1/2021. This law expires September 30, 2021. Similar to the FFCRA, but more expansive (new provisions are in bold),...

April 2021 Director’s Report

by Dawn Morabe We continue to face intense scrutiny from within our department, our legislators, and the public, which results in a flow of complaints and investigations. Matters related to these investigations and our legal defense are very nuanced and complex. No...

April 2021 Secretary/Treasurer’s Report

by Danielle BenjaminFinancial planning often determines how we live and play after a successful career. My wish for all of you is a long and happy retirement. Part of that equation is our county pension, but we can all supplement that with preparation earlier in our...

April 2021 President’s Report

It appears our friends in the California State Legislature have decided, yet again, to prioritize changes to our profession. My report this month will not include much commentary. Instead, I draw your attention to many of the bills that may affect our profession and...

Voices Behind the Badge

by Deputy Liah Ector & DSA Director Dawn MorabeMarch is Women’s History Month. History is defined as the study of past events connected with someone or something. In a slight detour from a historical chronicle, we are instead highlighting some of the women in our...