Elk Grove Police Officers Association

09/29/2026

Our deepest condolences to the California Highway Patrol and the family of Officer Brian Liles. Officer Liles was tragically killed in an on-duty vehicle accident yesterday. May he rest in peace.

09/22/2026

We were recently made aware of statements made by Mr. Kirk Thomson that do not reflect the values or standards of the Elk Grove Police Officers Association.

The Elk Grove Police Officers Association has decided to rescind its endorsement of Kirk Thomson for Elk Grove School Board, effective immediately.

09/21/2026

We are extremely disappointed to see AB 1383 vetoed by Governor Newsom.

This legislation was about giving California’s public safety professionals more flexibility when it comes to planning for retirement. It passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, including a unanimous 33–0 vote in the Senate and a 69–2 vote in the Assembly.

California continues to face challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining experienced police officers, firefighters, and other first responders. Providing reasonable retirement options should be part of the solution.

The men and women who dedicate their careers to protecting our communities deserve to be supported.

09/20/2026

A few of our EGPD dispatchers & their daughters participated in the 10th annual Run With The Cops 5k this morning. This event supports the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Sacramento and Sacramento PD’s K9 Association. You go girls! 💙🏃🏻‍♀️ Sacramento Police Canine Association Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Sacramento

09/14/2026

The Elk Grove Police Officers Association is joining the conversation about the proposed Summer Villas project in Rural Elk Grove.

The proposal could increase the number of homes from 35 to nearly 500—a significant increase that deserves careful consideration, particularly regarding infrastructure, agriculture, and most importantly, public safety.

We are especially concerned about the added pressure this level of growth could place on emergency services. More homes mean more residents, more traffic, and potentially more calls for police, fire and medical services. Our emergency response resources need to be able to keep the pace with such significant growth.

Before major changes are made to the Rural Area Community Plan and land-use designations, these impacts should be fully considered.

The safety of our residents and the ability of first responders to effectively serve our community must remain a priority.

Learn more at www.saveruralelkgrove.com

09/12/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the families forever changed.

🇺🇸 We will never forget.

08/31/2026

We are asking our followers - please do this today, and please repost this article rather than just like it. Your local elected officials follow your association, not every one of them follow PORAC. When AB 1383 shows up in their feed from the association that represents the officers in their own city, it lands very differently than a post from a statewide organization in Sacramento. That is the entire reason we are asking.

Thank you,
EGPOA

Modernizes public safety retirement benefits to address California's law enforcement staffing and retention crisis.

08/31/2026

IN MEMORIAM: Robert French - End of Watch: August 30, 2017

On August 30, 2017, Deputy Robert French responded to a shots fired call at a North area hotel. After a gun battle inside of the hotel, the suspect continued to engage law enforcement officers in the hotel parking lot, as he made his exit. Deputy French took position in the hotel parking lot, using his vehicle for cover, he acquired the suspect and engaged him in gunfire. As the suspect attempted to flee, he began shooting at Deputy French. One of the suspect’s bullets passed through a portion of Deputy French’s patrol car and struck him. The bullet entered through the top of his shoulder, missing his body armor and passing through his heart, mortally wounding him. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy French remained vigilant. He emerged from behind cover and engaged the suspect, in an effort to stop the suspect from fleeing and causing more harm to the community. Deputy French exhibited extraordinary and conspicuous bravery in the line of duty in his attempt to stop an extremely dangerous, armed suspect. Despite life-saving measures taken by emergency personnel, Deputy French succumbed to his injuries.

08/27/2026

08/22/2026

We wanted to share a success story with our department from earlier this year with the use of ALPRs (Flock). EGPD has also been able to identify and apprehend a murder suspect from another county that had committed a homicide just hours prior to entering our jurisdiction, as well as locate a kidnapped 10 year old girl and reunite her with her family after taking the suspect into custody - all with the help of license plate readers. Accomplishments like this wouldn’t always be possible for law enforcement without the use of that technology.