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From the President...by Mike Jimenez, California Correctional Peace Officers Association 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. Well, if Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger thought we would quietly go away, he was sorely mistaken. CCPOA will continue to fight in every available venue for the best future for our members and their families.In respect to resolutions of change for the new year, your leadership team recognizes that hardly a day goes by when there is not a story of some kind regarding correctional issues. Often, our members are whipsawed back and forth by the latest media-driven rumor of the day. It is our goal in 2008 to provide accurate and timely information to our members on all events relevant to our profession. With that goal in mind, we have already made some positive changes this year. Our website, www.ccpoa.org, has been completely redesigned and has a dedicated webmaster providing support. Also, to provide more up-to-the-minute information, starting with this issue members will again be receiving monthly issues of our Peacekeeper magazine. Within the magazine, you will notice a return of the sections California Pens and Across the Country, which provide information on what's happening in corrections-both at home and around the country. Most importantly, this is your magazine and we want to hear from you, so be sure to send your letters for inclusion in Response Time. CCPOA has also produced four episodes of a video program titled California Prisons Under Pressure, detailing the story of how California has become the national ground zero for correctional issues and reform. You can view California Prisons Under Pressure by logging on to the website, www.prisonsunderpressure.com. You can be sure 2008 will be a year of many challenges for the correctional profession. From our continued fight to secure a fair contract, to the governor's insane proposal for the wholesale release of over 22,000 inmates, there will be much to talk about. Together we have come through tough times in the past, and by strongly standing together throughout the coming year we will again achieve our desire for a better future. Until next month, stay safe.  Print This PageBack to Volume 25, Issue 1 Back to PEACEKeeper Main Page |
