Sisters and Brothers, For years, many of us have lived with the pain of seeing our profession publicly vilified and our co-workers – both active and retired – unfairly painted with a broad brush. We have watched friends and colleagues endure accusations they were never given the opportunity to confront, while their names, reputations, and decades of honorable service were called into question. After multiple news reports and ongoing action by our unions regarding these questi

AFSCME Local 685 is only as strong as the members who step forward to get involved. As our profession faces unprecedented challenges, we are launching several member-driven committees designed to strengthen our union, protect our profession, and give members a direct voice in shaping the future of probation. Whether your passion is officer safety, public advocacy, or communications, there is a place for you to contribute. Click here to sign up now! Advocacy Committee Th

The AFSCME Local 685 Executive Board is pleased to report that AB 2419 (Quirk-Silva), the proposed legislation mandating body-worn cameras inside Los Angeles County juvenile facilities, failed to advance out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. From the beginning, your Local 685 Executive Board made a commitment to listen directly to the membership. We also recognized that the legislation, which was designed and strongly supported by the Professional Managers Association

The L.A. County Probation Oversight Commission (POC) will be holding a special meeting on Monday addressing ongoing issues within the Probation Department, including staffing, operations, and conditions throughout the system. It is critical that policymakers and oversight bodies hear directly from the people doing the work. Click here for meeting agenda. When: Monday, May 11, 2026, 9:00 A.M. Where: St. Anne’s Conference & Event Center, 155 North Occidental Blvd., L.A. 900