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Palos Verdes POA Press Release re: Endorsements

As we enter the final weeks of this 2024 election cycle, we want to update you on our endorsements. The Palos Verdes Police Officers’ Association proudly endorses Derek Lazzaro and Craig Quinn for PVE City Council.

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Please Join Us for a Benefit Event for Vlad Valentekovich

Join us for food, drinks, music, and a raffle on Mach 3, 2024. All proceeds will help offset the medical costs of Vlad's treatment.

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Palos Verdes Estates Police Cheif Retires

**Originally Posted MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER 2013 Palos Verdes Estates Police Chief John Eberhard retired Oct. 31, exactly one year to the month after assuming the $158,832 a year post. Eberhard, 56, was a 28-year department veteran making $123,552 as a captain when he succeeded Dan Dreiling as head of the small police force, which has about 25 sworn officers. The city plans to hire an interim chief until a permanent replacement for Eberhard is hired, City Manager Tony Dahlerbruch said. ...

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Jury Clears Deputies Involved In Rancho Palos Verdes Scuffle

**Originally Posted MONDAY, 17 MARCH 2014A federal jury cleared Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies of wrongdoing in a case arising out of a hit-and-run in Rancho Palos Verdes. The lawsuit alleged that three deputies and two sergeants unreasonably attempted to detain Steven Sartori, a hit-and-run suspect, and unreasonably searched his room on Oct. 2, 2010, according to an LASD press release.Sartori, 23 at the time, was arrested after he crashed his truck about half a mile from his ...

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Motorcycle Officer, Driver Injured Following Collision In Palos Verdes

**Originally Posted by WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL 2014A motorcycle officer was injured Monday during a collision with a vehicle in a residential neighborhood. The officer, who was responding to a report of a bicyclist down in the 2400 block of Palos Verdes Drive, was struck by a resident in the 600 block of the road as she pulled out of her driveway, according to the Palos Verdes Police Department. The officer suffered moderate injuries when he was thrown from his motorcycle. He was treated...

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Honoring American Heroes, Past And Present

**Originally Posted MONDAY, 09 MAY 2016Law 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 ...

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The Palos Verdes POA Needs Your Help! 12-Year-Old Daniel Dreiling Was Diagnosed With Leukemia In Feb, 2022.

The Palos Verdes POA needs your help. The 12-year-old grandson of former Chief of Police Daniel Dreiling was diagnosed with Leukemia in February of 2022. The family has a long journey, physically, emotionally, and financially ahead of them. They are asking for blood or platelet donation, prayers, and to send good thoughts. Retired Chief Dreiling has been a huge part of the PVPD and we would like to show our appreciation by helping get the word out about the families' fundraising efforts. ...

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