by aheckman | Apr 1, 2021 | Latest News, 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...
by aheckman | Mar 1, 2021 | Latest News, President's Report
by David Leonhardi Throughout the past several months, you may have heard chatter or read in the meeting minutes about the DSA exploring the idea of purchasing and operating the William B. Kolender Sheriff’s Museum in Old Town. The DSA has, in fact, been exploring the...
by aheckman | Feb 1, 2021 | Latest News, President's Report
A few weeks ago, the elections for DSA director positions ended. This month we welcome three new directors onto our board. Derek Sanders, Ashley Lewis, and Eric Garcia are the three newest members to join our team at the DSA. Each brings a wealth of knowledge and...
by aheckman | Jan 6, 2021 | Latest News, President's Report
Welcome to 2021! Last year was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced, and for most people it wasn’t a positive change. Although 2020 was challenging on many different fronts, I hope the members noticed our efforts to minimize the effects that the coronavirus had on...
by aheckman | Dec 14, 2020 | Latest News, President's Report
by David Leonhardi The DSA’s Political Action Committee gives you a voice in local politics. Each candidate seeking endorsement fills out a questionnaire and is interviewed by our DSA Political Action Committee, composed of members from throughout the department. The...
by aheckman | Nov 5, 2020 | Latest News, President's Report
by David Leonhardi By the time this issue gets into your hands, you might be sick of hearing about election outcomes, even if things went your way. So, I’ll steer clear of that topic for now. But before we move on, I need to acknowledge the DSA’s Political Action...