Monthly Poll Finds Most Support “Pretextual Stops,” Oppose More Taxes
Letter To Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission Regarding Pretext Vehicle Stops
April 17, 2023 Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission VIA EMAIL: Derek.Devermont@santamonica gov & Brian.Stedge-Stroud@santamonica.gov Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission: We appreciate the invitation to discuss the elimination of pretext vehicle stops in the City of Santa Monica;...
SMPD celebrates promotions and new hires
Pretext Stops Are a Vital Crime Prevention Tool
The Santa Monica Police Officers Association endorses Santa Monica City Council Candidates Lana Negrete, Armen Melkonians, and Albin Gielicz as well as Measures CS, DT, and DTS.
SANTA MONICA, CA – The Santa Monica Police Officers Association (SMPOA) is proud to endorse incumbent City Council member Lana Negrete, Armen Melkonians, and Recreation and Parks Commissioner Albin Gielicz for election to Santa Monica City Council. “We must elect policy makers that make public safety a priority, and Lana, Armen, and Albin...
The Santa Monica Police Officers Association calls on the members of the Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission to do their jobs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rob Schwenker 310-923-0124 rob@803.media ############ The Santa Monica Police Officers Association calls on the members of the Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission to do their jobs On February 2, 2021, Santa Monica City Council adopted an ordinance adding Santa Monica Municipal Code...
Official Statement of the Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association on Patrol and Enforcement
Official Statement of the Santa Monica Police Officers’ Association on Patrol and Enforcement Recently, there has been increased public dialogue around the topic of crime and public safety presence in downtown, the parks, and other areas of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Police Officers Association (SMPOA) would like to bring clarity to...
Police Officers Association reaches settlement with City over unfair labor practice charge
Ramon Batista chosen as Police Chief
Ramon Batista has been chosen as the next Chief of Police for the City of Santa Monica. Batista was previously the Chief in Mesa and was a finalist for the Chief job in Madison Wisconsin although he was passed over for that position despite strong community support. Chief Batista holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety and...
Pink Patch Vignettes
Police Officer Mike Ortiz My mother has always been the number one lady in my heart and an inspiration throughout my life. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was an emotional wreck. I wanted to be by her side every day, unfortunately work and my young children made spending time with her difficult. From a distance, I watched my...
