Donations sought for those impacted by Camp Fire

Mark Looker
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Nov. 14, 2018 - - The Camp Fire burning in Butte County is the deadliest and most destructive in state history.  Paradise is (was) a peaceful mountain community where many Police Officers, Deputies, Dispatchers and every other classification of Public Safety professionals chose to live, raise their families and retire.  Unfortunately, most of our brothers and sisters in the Paradise area lost their homes and all earthly possessions.   The MPOA is asking for your assistance in dona...
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Help a Fallen Hero

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*Help us help a hero by sharing with your friends and family to spread the word* Costa Mesa Police Officer Oscar Reyes, a 13-year veteran, passed away on September 12th after a medical emergency. Officer Reyes leaves behind his wife and three children ages 15,14, and 10. If you would like to make a contribution, please see our official donation page here. All donations are tax-deductible and any amount is greatly appreciated.  
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Remembering 9/11

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September 11th, 2001 rocked America to the core. We will always remember the bravery, strength, and courage the first responders portrayed on that day. On September 11th, please take a moment to honor the 343 heroes who lost their lives. Check out the 9/11 Memorial & Museum website to find a memorial near you.
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Officer Calms Nervous Child

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We love the viral video from HeartThreads that tells the story of a Texas police officer calming down a nervous child. He let the boy sit in his patrol car and gave him a tour of the police department. The best part? That boy wants to be a police officer when he grows up now! Can’t wait to have you as a brother in law enforcement, Jacob! Check out the video here!
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Austin Police Brothers & Sisters in Capes

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Our brothers and sisters in blue may not normally wear capes on the job, but the Austin Police Department did when they dressed up as superheroes at their local children’s medical center. We love sharing what our fellow law enforcement officers are doing in their communities! Check out the PoliceOne.com story and full KXAN video here.
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MPOA endorses Birgit Fladager for Stanislaus County District Attorney.

Mark Looker
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Oct. 15, 2018 - - The Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) has endorsed Birgit Fladager for Stanislaus County District Attorney.  Birgit Fladager is the chief prosecutor for Stanislaus County. Ms. Fladager has proven her leadership as our District Attorney for the past eleven years. Her office has a great working relationship with the men and women of the Modesto Police Officers Association. Ms. Fladager is tough but fair on crime and holds those accountable who are the greatest threa...
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MPOA endorses Jeff Dirkse for Stanislaus County Sheriff

Mark Looker
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May 14, 2018 - - The Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) has endorsed Jeff Dirkse for Stanislaus County Sheriff in the June 5, 2018 Primary Election. He has proven his leadership ability as an officer in the United States Army prior to joining the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Dirkse has been promoted through the law enforcement ranks at the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department due to his ability to lead. Mr. Dirkse is currently the Chief of Patterson, a contracted city fo...
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2018 Line of Duty Deaths

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Our country has struggled with the balance of political correctness, maintaining civil rest and protecting those who protect our communities. So far in 2018, too many law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty helping to maintain these principles. Let’s take a moment to remember all of these brave heroes by reviewing the 2018 Honor Roll of Heroes… Click here to learn about them.
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Celebrating Police Week 2018

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This year, from May 13th to May 19th, thousands of police officers, law enforcement professionals, friends, family, and survivors gather in Washington D.C for National Police Week. In 2017 alone, 129 officers were killed in the line of duty. Since 1791, a total of 21,541 officers have lost their lives in the line of duty. One of the most moving ceremonies is the Annual Candlelight Vigil, where the names of fallen officers will be forever etched into the Memorial Wall. Unlike many memorials in Wa...
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MPOA Endorsements for 2018 Election

Mark Looker
April 13, 2018 - - The Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) is a non-profit organization made up 205 sworn men and women of the Modesto Police Department. Our association represents the rank and file police officers who work and live in our community. MPOA is primarily concerned about with the working conditions of our membership in order to bring good qualified candidates to the Modesto Police Department in order to keep the citizens of Modesto safe by making Modesto a thriving community ...
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Modesto Police Officers Association Endorses Congressman Jeff Denham for Re-election

Mark Looker
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Feb. 23, 2018 - - The Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) has endorsed the re-election of Jeff Denham to the United States Congress in California’s 10 th Congressional District. The MPOA is a non-profit organization that represents 198 sworn men and women of the Modesto Police Department. Jeff Denham is a proven leader and understands the issues facing law enforcement and the need to work together in order to find solutions in order to ensure public safety. The MPOA represents the 198 ran...
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Modesto Police Officers Association endorses Birgit Fladager for District Attorney

Mark Looker
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Dec. 19, 2017 - - The Modesto Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) is pleased to announce the endorsement of Birgit Fladager for Stanislaus County District Attorney. She is seeking re-election in the June 5, 2018 Primary Election. Birgit Fladager is the chief prosecutor for Stanislaus County. Ms. Fladager has proven her leadership as our District Attorney for the past eleven years.  Her office has a great working relationship with the men and women of the Modesto Police Officers Association....
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Modesto Police Officers Association endorses Jeff Dirkse for Stanislaus County Sheriff

Mark Looker
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Dec. 19, 2017 - - The Modesto Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) is pleased to announce the endorsement of Jeff Dirkse for Stanislaus County Sheriff. He is seeking election in the June 5, 2018 Primary Election. Mr. Dirkse has proven his leadership ability as a commanding officer in the United States Army prior to joining the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office.  Mr. Dirkse was promoted through the law enforcement ranks at the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department due to his ability to lead...
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Modesto Police Officers Association announces endorsements in November 7, 2017 Modesto City Council races

Mark Looker
PRESS RELEASE Modesto Police Officers Association 1016 13th Street Modesto, CA 95354 Sept. 26, 2017 Contact:  Robert Gumm, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (209) 521-676 Modesto Police Officers Association announces endorsements in November 7, 2017 Modesto City Council races Sept. 26, 2017 - - Several Modesto City Council district seats are up for elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and the Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) is pleased to announce the endorsements of Bill Zoslocki for District 4 and Jenny ...
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Why Politics Matter

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Officers Need Help (from you) !!!  For most of us, including those in law enforcement, politics is a dirty word and not something we primarily think of as having any bearing on our profession directly. However, the longer those of us in this profession, do the job, we learn that simply cannot be further from the truth. That’s why, it important that you, the general public know, the decisions you make in the voting booth, significantly impact our duties, our long term effectiveness and the c...
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9/11 Letter

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So often we commemorate the day or memorialize an overwhelming mass tragedy, but lose sight of the individuals, the moments in time, the instances that change our world. The below letter, written to a 9/11 survivor, to the police officer who saved her that day, could easily go out to any Officer in the field today. In instances each and every day, they give of themselves selflessly, without hesitation, in the face of fear. Alongside members from each of the various emergency services - they reac...
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National Police Week honored 135 fallen

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In 2016, the profession of law enforcement, and our nation, lost 135 police officers in the line of duty. This national figure is the highest it has been since 2001, with nearly half of these brave men and women having been killed in ambush-style attacks; with the remaining being a result of various other incidents, including traffic-related accidents and suffering heart attacks on the job.   This May marks the 55th year, in which thousands of police officers, law enforcement professionals,...
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55th National Police Week

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May 2017 marks the 55th year by which our nation will pay tribute to the men and women of our local, state and federal peace officers. National Police Week is an annual event, conceived from “Police Day”, which was created in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation, designating May 15 as a time in which our nation would pause, gather, and most of all, to remember, those brave men and women who gave their final breath for the sake of justice.   In the years and decades to ...
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Join the fight against the state's proposal to take more water out of our rivers

Mark Looker

California regulators and environmental organizations want more water to flow into the Bay-Delta, and they have targeted three tributaries of the lower San Joaquin River; one of which is the Tuolumne River. Phase 1 of the Bay-Delta Plan is a real threat to all MID and TID customers: ag water, urban water and electric. Join the MPOA in opposing this proposal. https://worthyourfight.org/
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Honoring American Heroes, Past and Present

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Honoring American Heroes, Past and Present
Law enforcement officers are people like you and me who want to make a difference. Serving the communities that we all share is just a part of what these humble heroes do. Standing up for those who can not stand up for themselves is just in their blood. Despite the dangers, they proudly put on their uniforms and badges every day, for us. National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day has become a day for us to unite as a community and to honor those who have given their lives to protect us, our families ...
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The State of Policing in America Reported by MSNBC

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Most of us get up in the morning. go about our days and never think about our local law enforcement officers, unless we hear another negative story on the news.  There is a perception that there are a lot of bad cops out there.  However the reality is that 99.1% of Law Enforcement officers are NOT accused of any misconduct of any kind.    In 2015, 965 civilians were fatally shot by officers, this kind of situation gets the media’s attention, understandably. However, it is imp...
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Modesto Police Officers Association endorses Ted Brandvold for Mayor

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PRESS RELEASE Modesto Police Officers Association 1300 G Street Modesto, CA 95354 Dec. 7, 2015 Contact:  Robert Gumm, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (209) 521-6762 Modesto Police Officers Association endorses Ted Brandvold for Mayor The Modesto Police Officers’ Association (MPOA) is pleased to announce the endorsement of Ted Brandvold for City of Modesto Mayor. Both Mayoral run-off candidates were sent candidate questionnaires that asked questions about the candidate’s priorities, issues within the cit...
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Getting their attention: The heart behind the badge

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Getting their attention: The heart behind the badge
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Cmdr. Mike Parker wrote an eye opening letter depicting his 31 years on the job.  The letter shares Parker’s love of the job and the hardships a career in law enforcement can bring.   Parker says, “I have buried my friends and seen their children grieve, feeling lost and alone, yet surrounded by a sea of uniforms. I have seen the extreme cruelty that one human being can inflict on another and the incredible kindness of everyday people toward the less fortun...
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Modesto Police Officers Association announces endorsements in Modesto City Council election

Mark Looker
PRESS RELEASE Modesto Police Officers Association 1300 G Street Modesto, CA 95354 April 30, 2015 Contact: Robert Gumm (PAC Chairman)  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Modesto Police Officers Association announces endorsements in Modesto City Council election April 30, 2015 - - The Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) announced today endorsements of three candidates running for election to the Modesto City Council in the November 3, 2015 city elections. Following is a statement from Robert Gu...
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A Call for Support

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As the presidents of the three largest police unions in the Bay Area of California (San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland) , our overriding responsibility is to ensure that each and every police officer we represent makes it home to his or her family after every shift. Police officers must swear to uphold our constitution and we also take seriously our responsibility to protect the First Amendment rights of the public we serve. Unfortunately, recent events threaten to bring these two great responsibi...
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Modesto Police Officers Stand with Representative Jeff Denham

Mark Looker
Oct. 25, 2014 - - The Modesto Police Officers Association today endorsed the reelection of Jeff Denham to the United States Congress.  “We all know that crime knows no boundaries.  As Congressman for our area, Jeff Denham has been instrumental in securing funds and raising awareness regarding the impact of crime in our communities,” said Doug Ridenour, Chair of the Modesto Police Officers’ Political Action Committee.   “Denham is always available, listens, and tries to help.&...
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Jeff Jardine: Iraq War vet offering four-wheeling for wounded

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Like too many others, Adam Britton went to war a confident young man and returned damaged, both physically and mentally. Doctors and time try their best, but cannot cure what ails him. What does help? What form of therapy works best for him? Four-wheeling. Off-road adventures that take him to remote places and provide challenges. He’s found it to be so beneficial that he wants to take others with disabilities along for the ride. First, his back story: The 43-year-old Denair resident and Army vet...
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“Yesterday in the Lives of Modesto Police Officers ”

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Modesto Police Officers Association helps raise community awareness about crime with web-based outreach effort Sept. 26, 2012 - - The Modesto Police Officers Association (MPOA) has launched an outreach effort to raise community awareness of a web-based application that makes crime data available to all Modesto residents on a daily basis. The "Yesterday in the Lives of Modesto Police Officers" site will highlight www.Crimemapping.com which maps each police call incident in Modesto for the precedi...
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