FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FAME - Let's face it, the Sheriff's Department is building a body camera program and implementing it soon. Ask yourself this question. Would I be comfortable wearing a department issued body camera, activating it at some point, and then turning it in at the end of shift to be stored in a "cloud" for the department to do as they will with?

Robert Sass Vice President

FOLLOW THE LEADER - In a climate rife with second-guessing, where the media celebrates portraying law enforcement as bad guys and criminals as just being misunderstood, the Sheriff's Department needs great leaders more than ever.

Ronald Hernandez President

"FREEWAY THERAPY" = EXTRAJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT - Just last month, ALADS had to take another case of a deputy who, without any legitimate process, was subjected to the illegal practice by supervisors willing to "take the law into their own hands."

Derek Hsieh Executive Director

THE FIRST SIX MONTHS - I want to let you know what has been accomplished at ALADS since our election in November 2016. My goal is to show that your ALADS Board of Directors has been working long hours to make ALADS better for you.

Robert Sass Vice President

REMINISCING AND CAMARADERIE - The 2017 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay is in the books, and the teams, captains and coaches can take a sign of relief, for a short time, because 2018 will be here before we know it. Here is to the camaraderie the race creates and the disappointment that society prefers to make our camaraderie and dedication a bad thing.

Ronald Hernandez President