Kevin Raymond
August 11, 2010
Supervisory Update: August 11, 2010
Dear Supervisory Member,
The date for the first CCPOA supervisor information forum has been set for Friday September 17, 2010 at CCPOA headquarters in West Sacramento. This date was chosen to allow a time frame for members to request time off, agree to a swap etc. An RSVP is requested from those planning on attending to ensure we have enough room in the large conference room at CCPOA and do not need to move to another location.
This will hopefully be a kick-start to regional supervisor information forums around the state. Participation will dictate the frequency and location of these meetings as we move forward. You should be receiving an informational flyer, which may be placed on your institutional bulletin board. You must be a CCPOA supervisor member to attend the forum.
As more information becomes available on these and other issues I will continue to update you.
kevin.raymond@ccpoa.org
April 26, 2010
Update on Issues Concerning Supervisor Members
Dear Supervisory Member,
First off thank you for the e-mail responses to my last memorandum. Some were quite informative, and some were shall we say less than flattering. But that’s okay, when I woke up this morning this is still the United States of America and many fine individuals have given, and continue to give, their lives so that you can share your point of view. I don’t have to agree with you or you with me. But the issues are important. Sometimes you have to lance a wound to make it heal. I plan on opening a few of those wounds to do just that...
April 21, 2010
Supervisory Letter: “It’s Time”
Dear Supervisory Member,
It’s Time
It’s time to mend the fences. There seems to be a prevailing attitude throughout our institutions of us against them, and rightfully so. However, at one time it was easier to determine the us and the them of this statement. Not so long ago it was us (staff) - green and them (inmates) - blue. It seems we have digressed to CCPOA Vs. Arnold, CCPOA Vs. CCSO etc.
It’s time to bring all of our members together on the same page, be they R06, S06 or even M06. How many times have you heard “He/She has changed since he/she promoted?” Occasionally animosity grows from there. The truth of the matter is promoting does require a certain degree of change. The individual that promotes is now responsible for things that were someone else’s responsibility in the past...
April 9, 2010
CCPOA Interim Supervisory Vice President Introduction
As the recent appointee to the CCPOA Interim Supervisory Vice President I would like to introduce myself to you and to communicate what you can expect from me. As well I look forward to interaction with you to determine what you expect from me. This appointment is pending State Board of Directors approval at the April CCPOA State Board meeting. However, with the challenges facing our supervisors I don’t think it would be prudent to wait for that approval before making contact with you...
