The Peacekeeper
December 1, 2009
An All-Star Performance
North Kern State Prison could grab the attention of an NBA scout. I wonder if the Department and the fellow officers and staff at NKSP know of the athletic talent walking around their institution. The North Kern basketball team has once again demonstrated a very high level of play in winning the Western States Police and Fire Games Division I basketball championship...
December 1, 2009
The Paper Chase: Helping You Take the Stress Out of Tax Time
by Juston Montano
Just like that, we're at the end of another year. And we all know what that means: tax time. It's that time of year when we gather all our tax information for the dreaded filing of the income tax return. Before your anxiety level goes up, maybe I can help by providing some useful information that might take some of the stress out of filing your taxes...
December 1, 2009
Home Sweet Home: Protecting Your Credit and Your Financial Future in a Mortgage Meltdown
by Jeffrey Malkasian
The mortgage crisis that our country is experiencing has hit California harder than other areas. Many honest, hardworking members in our communities are trapped with crippling mortgage payments on homes that are worth less than what they owe on them...
December 1, 2009
The Wishing Place Where Dreams Come True - With Hope, Strength and Joy
Photos by Nichol Gomez-Pryde, CCPOA Communications Division
In 1980, Chris, a 7-year-old Arizona boy being treated for leukemia dreamed of one day becoming a police officer. When his condition worsened, a family friend, who just happened to be a U.S. Customs officer, contacted public safety officials to help him plan a special day for the boy and to help grant his wish...
December 1, 2009
And in This Corner… Battle of the Badges
A Knockout of a Charity Event
by Lance Corcoran, CCPOA Communications Director
On a cool, crisp October evening at Raley Field in West Sacramento, law enforcement officers and firefighters from across Northern California came together to heat up the ring at the 2009 Battle of the Badges, a charity boxing event benefiting the Firefighters Burn Institute, Sacramento Sheriff's Department Toy Project, and the Sacramento Fallen Officers Resource Fund administered by CSP-Sacramento...
December 1, 2009
Serving Justice
In February 2009 a dozen horses were abandoned at Del Puerto Canyon Ranch near Modesto. One of those was Justice, a 28-year-old Arabian gelding, who would now need very specialized care...
December 1, 2009
Taking Care of the Community
by Ryan Sherman, CCPOA Communications Division
Since the Association's earliest days, CCPOA has made commitment to community a top priority, and through the organization's individual chapters, the members contribute their time and money to many local causes, reaching out to support others in their communities...
December 1, 2009
Step Up for Downs Syndrome
Photos by Nichol Gomez-Pryde, CCPOA Communications Division
On October 25, CCPOA was a part of the Down Syndrome Information Alliance's 5th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk in Sacramento's William Land Park...
December 1, 2009
California Pens
Information about incidents and assaults across California. This information is available in the PeaceKeeper each month, and is updated as-received online as well. You can also read about nationwide correctional issues and news in CCPOA's online news blog.
