by Lee SaundersSan Francisco ChronicleJanuary 2, 2012 04:00 AMCopyright San Francisco Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redis

January 3rd, 2012This is a Call to Action from the police families of the United States. We come to you as a united front on behalf of our law enforcement officers across the country. We stand together as we collectively refuse to allow our officers to be discounted, disrespected, and devalued any longer. I

• During the holiday season, many adults celebrate and enjoy themselves with a couple of drinks, but even one too many drinks increases their chances of crashing while driving motor vehicles.• That is why the Redding Peace Officers' Association wants everyone to put safety before the party this holiday seaso

68 officers killed by gunfire in 2011—near decade highDecember 28, 2011Washington, DC — For the second straight year, law enforcement fatalities nationwide rose sharply with 173 federal, state and local officers killed in the line of duty during 2011, according to preliminary data co

By Kristina Sgueglia and Chris DignamNew York (CNN) -- The number of police officers who have died in the line of duty in 2011 has increased 14 percent nationwide from last year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund."We're hearing about more brazen, violent activity today,

RPOA would like to thank all of the veterans who have served our country. Your service is truly appreciated. We would like to recognize current members of the Redding Police Department who have served.

This is taken from a story in the Chico Enterprise Record. Chico PD responded to a call about the suspect vandalizing an Occupy Chico booth and making verbal threats. When officers contacted him, he began fightin

10 REASONS COPS ARE DIFFERENT And how these differences impact on their stress! PERHAPS IT WEIGHS only 2 ounces overall. Large ones may run to 4 ounces. But when that badge is pinned on, there is a weight unknown to most law enforcement officers. The true weight of the badge is not overcome by mus

This is a news story by KRCR from October 7, 2011. Chief Hansen is correct in the fact there is at least one officer working overtime on every shift. The reality is that there is more often than not, more than one officer working overtime every shift. The only real solution to this problem is hiring more officers; however,

RPOA members were recently surveyed about several topics, including crime, staffing and support. Here are the results from the front line officers who deal with the topics below on a daily basis:Do you enjoy working at the Redding Police Department 28% very satisfied 55% satisfied 10

July 19, 2011CalPERS reported a 20.7 percent return on investments in preliminary estimates for the one-year period that ended June 30, 2011. This is the Pension Fund’s best annual performance in 14 years, and the second straight fiscal year that the Fund exceeded its long-term annualized earnings target of 7.75

July 12, 2011CalPERS today released a new study, “The Economic Impacts of CalPERS Pension Payments in 2010,” that details the effect that CalPERS pension payments have on California and its 58 counties. Results of the study indicate that CalPERS paid nearly $12 billion in benefits to more than 500,000 retirees,

As we approach the 10 year anniversary of the horrific attack on America, it is important that we also remember how our great Nation came together in the days, weeks, and months afterward. This moment of remembrance is to show that we will never forget the 343 firefighters, 72 police officers, and almost 3,000

Click on the image below for an important reminder about school zones and school bus stops.

August 8, 2011 – By Melissa Littles & Chelsea Spencer Who are we? We are police wives. We’re members of a sisterhood unlike any other. Every day, we send our husbands to work with a vest, a gun, and a badge. We stand firm together when we lose a member of our law enforcement family. We are the ever-present str

Here is a powerful statement posted on the Wives Behind the Badge Facebook page: "If you ignore most of my other posts, please read this and let it sink in. Yesterday afternoon, San Diego Police Officer Jeremy Henwood was shot in the head with a shotgun whil

Click here to read an article from the August 7, 2011 edition of the Record Searchlight.Here are a couple of excerpts:"The department has lost 45 employees, or 25 percent, since 2007. That's the same level as 1995, wh

By Josh F.W. Cook on August 5, 2011 10:27 AM Interesting how perspectives can change so quickly...In light of yesterday's officer involved shooting in Redding I think the Major Redding newspaper editorial from earlier this week suddenly becomes more real, more meaningful.Here are some gre

Sheriff-CoronerTom BosenkoCONTACT OFFICER: Sgt. Dave Kent CASE #: RPD 11-49168; SCSO 11-25125 CONTACT OFFICER PHONE NUMBER: (530) 515-5041 ALTERNATE (24 HR) PHONE NUMBER: (530) 245-6025 BY: Sgt. Dave Kent

July 20th marked the 100th line of duty death in the United States this year. That is one officer lost every two days. Let me put it into a little better perspective for you. The Green Bay Packers have 85 players on their entire team. So imagine if every player on the Green Bay Packers team had been wiped out….plus the

Click here to see a photograph of Redding Fire Captain Shawn Plummer fighting the fire that consumed all of RFD's resources, leaving many areas in the Northstate with limited or no fire protection. This is due in part to votes by Patrick H. Jones, Rick Bos

Another shocking reminder that violence against police officers is on the riseIf it appears as if we're beating a dead horse, we are. Early Tuesday, July 5th morning, an officer from y

Happy Father's Day to all fathers from RPOA! A special thank you to all the dads who are working today to protect our community, instead of spending this special day with their families.This Father’s Day,

The following is an email from Laura Dean-Mooney:Dear Reader,I wanted to be among the first to wish you and your family a happy Father’s Day. Supporters of Mothers Against Drunk Dr

Thank you to all the Guns 'N' Hoses that came out and walked during the Relay For Life at Shasta College last weekend.If you have never had the opportunity to participate in this event, mark it on your calendar for next year. There

This poem was taped to the Peace Officer Memorial in Washington, D.C.Paper DaddyMy daddy is a pictureHanging on the wall,There's another one like itIn the police department's hall.I kiss his paper faceEvery night before I go to sleep.Sometimes I pretend I can feel

Here is another great opportunity to help support the Redding PD K9 program. These dogs are assigned to the patrol division and are an incredible asset to the officers on the street, especially with

While you are out and about for Rodeo Weekend, don't forget to stop by Lake Redding park to check out some classic cars, a peddler and craft fair and a BBQ cook off. Proceeds from this event will b

"For over 200 years, the people of this great nation have been protected by our law enforcement officers. There isn’t a single day, a single moment, when these officers are not looking out for our well-be

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. What beg

Viewpoints: Myths about state workers mask gross inequalitiesBy Saree MakdisiThe current obsession with state workers' wages and benefits, which has been sweeping the nation from the Midwest to California, is distracting Americans from the real economic questions we should urgently be asking ourse

Again this year, communities across the United States will come together during National Police Week—May 15-21—to honor and remember those law enforcement officers wh

In June 2009 (Father’s Day) Jack Polen was diagnosed with colon cancer which required surgery and chemotherapy. Jack has been cancer free until recently. In April 2011, Jack went back to his doctor for a routine checkup and found out he had a cancerous growth. Once again, Jack had surgery to remove the cancer. Two days af

An excerpt from an article by Nick Berardino that was published in The Orange County Register on April 15, 2011."California's public pension funds are not in danger of collapse, not now and not for the foreseeable future. A Boston College C

Thank you, dispatchers, for answering millions of phone calls to keep our community safe.In the last year you answered millions of 911 calls, non-emergency calls, requests from nearby agencies. You took walk-up reports and requests for information. You handled requests and radio traffic from officers. You are th

As I write this, it is April 5, 2011. In the past 72 hours three Police Officers have been gunned down in the line of duty, two fatally shot in the face, one critically injured, and a K-9 stabbed to death.

Most of our readers are familiar with the tragic story of Shelby Allen, who died from alcohol poisoning after drinking at a friend's house. The story of what happened and how her family has turned the loss of their beloved daughter into a crusade to save other teens was published in the April 2011 edition of Good Housekeepi

The following poem is by Rebecca Sulages, the wife of a Montana State Trooper. As the nationwide assault on Law Enforcerment continues at a record pace, the pain in this poem is felt all too often.Left Behind

What are your thoughts when you see a couple of police officers sitting down for a meal or cup of coffee? Are they wasting your tax money? Should they be out earning their wages instead of laughing and joking with a friend? Are you thankful the city is quiet enough they can take a well-desreved break?Cl

This is a great opportunity to have a delicious dinner in a local business and support the Redding Police Department Chaplains.The Redding Police Chaplain Unit offers guidance and assistance to peop

This is a video posted on YouTube by the Chico Police Department Business Support Team, a group of local businesses that show their appreciation for their police department. Wonder if the Redding Chamber of Commerce, Shasta Builders' Exchange or Shasta Voices will follow suit?

Click here for a Press Release from the Redding Police Department regarding the Officer Involved Shooting.

The Redding Peace Officers' Association would like to thank all of the allied agencies that responded to assist and support our members today when one of our officers was shot and another was forced to use deadly force to protect them both. Thankfully, our officer's injuries are not life-threatening. Thank you to all of the

Despite criticism over worker benefits, data show contributions not blowing up budgets.By Kevin G. HallMcClatchy NewspapersWASHINGTON From state legislatures to Congress to tea party rallies, a vocal backlash is rising against what are perceived as too-generous retirement benefits for state and local

This is a powerful video on the dangers of texting and driving. EVERYONE who drives should see this video. There are some disturbing images, but they are real and we all need to understand the reality of what can happen if we are distracted by texting while driving. This video was produced by AT&T on March 2010 as part