SHERIFF'S EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT ASSOCIATION

California Peace Officer Memorial

This month's Member Spotlight is dedicated to all of our fallen officers who were honored May 2, 2022, at the California Peace Officer Memorial in Sacramento.

The names of Sgt. Dominic Vaca and Detective Armando Cantu were added to the memorial wall, along with two names from the distant past: Marshal James West and Officer Harry Thompson, both from the Needles Police Department.

Negotiations Update

SEBA continues its formal meeting with the County Friday afternoon to consider the possibility of amending our current contract in order to receive additional value from the one-time ARPA monies received by the County, as well the possibility of enhancing the existing contract to provide future stability.

These negotiations are in a very preliminary stage and all details of these meetings are confidential, per formal negotiation ground rules established at the onset.

However, if negotiations evolve into any formal, contractual change of the existing MOU, the new contract would be put out to the vote of the entire membership. We will keep the membership informed as the process continues.

Unveiling of Female Police Officer Statue

During the candlelight vigil on May 1, 2022, a statue representing a female officer was unveiled. Following the unveiling, SEBA Executive Director Lolita Harper spoke to San Joaquin County Sheriff's Deputy Teresa Morgan, who served as the model for the statue.

In His Own Words: Samuel Cantu

After Sunday night's vigil we spoke to Detective Armando Cantu's son, Samuel.

Hear Sgt. Dominic Vaca Announced in the Roll Call of Heroes

Part of the mission of the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation is to recognize and honor California’s peace officers who gave their lives serving In the line of duty.

In the Community

Treasurer Tom Mabry and Events Director Mike Tulisiak accepted the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Partners in Educational Excellence Award for SEBA's Shop With A Cop: Back to School Teacher's Edition Program.

The event took place Monday night at this year’s ACSA Region 12 Spring Celebration.

"We are immensely proud of the partnership we have with SEBA and the Shop With A Cop program," said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. "Your commitment and contributions to students and teachers in San Bernardino County is an excellent example of the power of community partnerships."

Next Board Meeting

June 1, 2022, from Noon to 2 p.m.

SEBA Monthly Newsletter - May 2022