May/June 2026
Trust But Verify: Ensuring Your PERS Numbers Are Accurate
President Steve Grammas shares important information about verifying your PERS numbers before retirement and how the PPA can help ensure there are no costly surprises when the time comes.
Read full ArticleChoosing the Right Representative!
Vice President Scott Nicholas outlines the key factors every officer should consider when selecting their union representative, from contract knowledge and conflict resolution to availability during critical incidents.
Read full ArticleUnderstanding the Probationary Period
Director of Corrections Myron Hamm explains the probationary period, how it works under civil service rules, and the advice he gives officers to successfully navigate this critical phase of their career.
Read full ArticleKnow Your PERS Contract
Director Daniel Coyne breaks down the three PERS plan tiers, retirement eligibility requirements, and early retirement penalties so members can understand exactly what their pension looks like.
Read full ArticleHow Important Is the Truth?
Director of Governmental Affairs John Abel makes the case for unflinching honesty in Internal Affairs investigations, explaining how truth — even when painful — is the single most powerful tool an officer has to protect their career.
Read full ArticlePursuit Authorized
Director Greg Stinnett discusses the newly revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy 3.210, what it means for officers, and the critical responsibilities — and accountability — that come with expanded pursuit authority.
Read full ArticlePolicing in the Age of Modern Surveillance
Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Glowinski reflects on how the surveillance landscape has fundamentally changed policing — from BWCs to doorbell cameras — and what it means for how officers carry themselves on and off duty.
Read full ArticleRecognition Isn't Optional–It's Mission Critical
Secretary Joel Blasko argues that formal and informal recognition of officers is one of the lowest-cost, highest-impact tools for morale, retention, and organizational trust — and that our agency already does a lot of it, but there is always room for more.
Read full ArticleFrom the Gridiron to the Front Lines: Meet Officer Nick McKenzie
General Counsel David Roger profiles Officer Nick McKenzie — a former Fresno State Division I linebacker who has brought a team-first mindset from the football field to law enforcement, now advocating for members on the PPA Board.
Read full ArticleUpdated Pursuit Policy: Opportunity and Responsibility
Director Chad Lyman provides a detailed breakdown of the newly revised Vehicle Pursuit Policy — what the new criteria are, what this policy is NOT, and how officers must prepare mentally and tactically to make the most of this expanded authority.
Read full ArticleProtect Your Paycheck
Treasurer Padilla Mills offers straightforward financial advice to officers about vehicle depreciation, the real cost of financing, and why protecting your paycheck means making smarter money choices before the big purchases.
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