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The PEACEKeeperVolume 25, Issue 1 - March 2008 .PDF version (Adobe Acrobat required) Fool's Gold (EDITORIAL) by Patti Sewall, Editor of PEACEKeeper When my family first moved to Sacramento from Southern California many years ago, we became quite familiar with Folsom Lake and the wonderful outdoor recreation opportunities it offered. As a youngster, what I loved the most was the shoreline that was much different from the sandy, salt water beaches I was used to. At Folsom Lake, the beaches gave off a kind of rocky glow that had kids of all ages falling to their knees to collect the flat and shiny pieces of fragile gold sand that dotted the lake shore. At first glance, it appeared we had found our fortunes. However, closer inspection proved we had been teased by one of nature's many perfect little tricksters-Fool's Gold... [FULL EDITORIAL] From the President: by Mike Jimenez, CCPOA Every new year brings both a desire for a better future and resolution to correct the faults of the past. As we enter the year 2008, the leadership team of CCPOA is no different than anyone else. We want the best future for our members, whether that be through training, safe working places, or equitable pay with other law enforcement professionals. Unfortunately, we currently work for an administration that does not value or understand the hard work of correctional peace officers... [COMPLETE MESSAGE] IN THIS ISSUE COVER STORY: Sybil Schwarzenegggerby Lance Corcoran, CCPOA Chief Communications Officer The 1976 made-for-television movie, Sybil, starring Sally Field, told the true-life story of a troubled young woman who developed 13 separate and distinct personalities. Over the last few years, anyone who has been paying attention to statements from Arnold Schwarzenegger regarding the budget and the prison crisis may be wondering if our movie star governor has done the same... [FULL ARTICLE] FEATURE: A Clear and Present Danger - A Message from CCPOA Communications As part of our continued commitment to improving the profession for our members, CCPOA is proud to present California Prisons Under Pressure, a groundbreaking film documentary that examines some of the root causes of prison overcrowding. The documentary can be viewed "on demand" and can also be seen on the California Channel, a cable channel covering state government and politics... [FULL ARTICLE]  Life Support- A Message from Your CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund The CCPOA Medical Plan was designed by Blue Shield of California to meet the needs of correctional officers-bringing you quality, comprehensive benefits at a reasonable cost. We're pleased to offer the same great benefits for the 2008 benefit plan year. Here are a few things we'd like you to keep in mind this year... [FULL ARTICLE] The Bakersfield Office Closure by Steve Weiss, Chief of Labor In January 2008, CCPOA announced its decision to close the Bakersfield satellite office, a location that had dutifully served our membership for approximately 10 years. While it may sound like downsizing, the move is actually better described as a concentration of services, and it's important to note the factors that contributed to the decision to close the office... [FULL ARTICLE]  Schedule of Chapter ElectionsThe Notice of Intent to Run must be returned to the CCPOA state secretary at CCPOA headquarters in West Sacramento—submitted/postmarked no later than September 11. The state secretary and the state Credentials Committee will meet between September 15 and 30 to verify the forms received and to create sample ballots for the chapters holding elections... [FULL INFORMATION] California Pens A brand-new section that will be featured in the PeaceKeeper each month and will also be available online at the website at www.ccpoa.org/california_pens.shtml. This section will post updated information about assaults and incidents at California institutions and in the paroles department. [CURRENT CALIFORNIA PENS] Across the Country Information compiled from news/press via the Internet and print publications. You can also read about nationwide correctional issues and news in CCPOA's online news section. [CURRENT HEADLINES] PEACEKeeper ArchiveClick covers to view articles from past issues...
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