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Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

Protecting the Rights of First Responders Since 1982

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  • Representing Public Safety Officers

    Representing Public Safety Officers

    LAAPOA represents the sworn police officers of the Los Angeles Airport Police, the Los Angeles Municipal Police and the Los Angeles Park Rangers assigned to protect and serve Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and the city of Los Angeles. Read More


  • Ensuring Airport Security

    Ensuring Airport Security

    Officers assigned to LAX are responsible for the safety of over 80 million passengers per year.


  • Emergency Services Unit

    Emergency Services Unit

    Specialized units at LAX include ESU, which guards against threats, conducts tactical training, and provides rapid response to critical incidents.


  • Los Angeles Municipal Police

    Los Angeles Municipal Police

    LAAPOA members include the Municipal Police Officers (MPOs) assigned to protect and serve the city of Los Angeles. LAAPOA recently successfully advocated for two MPOs to fill vacant Senior Lead Officer positions.


  • Providing Member Services

    Providing Member Services

    In addition to acting as a bargaining unit, LAAPOA offers its members insurance benefits, political advocacy, legal representation, public relations and many other resources. Read More


  • Dignitary Protection Unit

    Dignitary Protection Unit

    When world leaders travel to and from LAX, the important role of facilitating their safe and efficient transit through the airport is handled by the specialized officers of the DPU.


  • Supporting Our Community

    Supporting Our Community

    Through its charitable organization, the Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL), LAAPOA supports community events and athletics, fallen officer funds and a scholarship program. Read More


  • Los Angeles Park Rangers

    Los Angeles Park Rangers

    LAAPOA members include Los Angeles Park Rangers who provide emergency medical services, law enforcement and wildland firefighting in the open space parks and throughout the city of Los Angeles.


  • Advocating for Our Members

    Advocating for Our Members

    LAAPOA’s mission is to maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of its active and retired members. Read More


  • Speaking Up for Law Enforcement

    Speaking Up for Law Enforcement

    Through its public relations and social media efforts, LAAPOA educates the community about the unique challenges facing first responders on the job and the legislation that affects their work. Read More


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October 15, 2025

No Katie Porters at LAXPD

  LOS ANGELES — Former Democratic Congresswoman and current California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is expressing... Read More »

October 10, 2025

LAWA’s Fuzzy Math

LOS ANGELES — After calling for the replacement of LAXPD Chief of Airport Police Cecil W. Rhambo Jr... Read More »

October 7, 2025

LAAPOA Calls for New Leadership at Los Angeles Airport Police

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games, the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association... Read More »

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Tribute to CA Fallen Officers and Firefighters

Joshua Kelley-Eklund

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around... Read More »

Victor Lemus

Detective Victor Lemus

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective Victor Lemus, Detective William Osborn, and Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around... Read More »

William Osborn

Detective William Osborn

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective William Osborn, Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around... Read More »

Joshua Lemont Byrd

Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation EOW: Jul 17, 2025

Parole Agent Joshua Byrd was shot and killed in the Division of Adult Parole Operations at 7717 Edgwater Drive in Oakland at 12:48 p.m. Agent Byrd was transported to Highland Hospital, where he succumbed... Read More »

Osmar Rodarte

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte

Marysville Police Department, California EOW: Mar 26, 2025

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at Kestrel Court in Olivehurst at 7:50 a.m.Law enforcement officers were serving 20 drug trafficking search warrants Read More »

Hector Cuevas, Jr.

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, California EOW: Mar 17, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas was killed when his patrol car struck a pole at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads just before 11 a.m.Deputy Cuevas was in pursuit Read More »

Timothy Corlew

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office EOW: Jan 08, 2025

At approximately 5:30am on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew had just cleared a traffic stop on CA 91. While traveling westbound in the HOV lane Read More »

Austin Machitar

Officer Austin Machitar

San Diego Police Department EOW: Aug 26, 2024

Shortly after 11:30pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the San Diego Police Department witnessed a vehicle traveling at an excessively high rate of speed on surface streets and Read More »

Matthew Bowen

Officer Matthew Bowen

Vacaville Police Department EOW: Jul 11, 2024

At approximately 10:31am on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Vacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen was conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive when he Read More »

Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Apr 20, 2024

On October 10, 2023, Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was training with a fellow deputy inside the mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention Read More »

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LAAPOA News

David E. Mastagni Gives Powerful Testimony in Opposition of SB 627

David E. Mastagni Gives Powerful Testimony in Opposition of SB 627

October 6, 2025

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey On September 11, 2025, David E. Mastagni, a partner at Mastagni Holstedt… Read More »

Raising Awareness on Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement

Raising Awareness on Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement

September 23, 2025

The job of a peace officer is physically and mentally demanding, stressful, unpredictable and dangerous. Each day, officers… Read More »

Patriot Day: Honor and Remembrance

Patriot Day: Honor and Remembrance

September 9, 2025

This week marks the 24th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack ever to happen on U.S. soil. As LAAPOA joins with the… Read More »

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    October 22 at 4:00 pm
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    October 29
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    October 31
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    November 1
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    November 2
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    November 11
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Press Releases

No Katie Porters at LAXPD

October 15, 2025

  LOS ANGELES — Former Democratic Congresswoman and current California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is expressing… Read More »

LAWA’s Fuzzy Math

October 10, 2025

LOS ANGELES — After calling for the replacement of LAXPD Chief of Airport Police Cecil W. Rhambo Jr… Read More »

LAAPOA Calls for New Leadership at Los Angeles Airport Police

October 7, 2025

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games, the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association… Read More »

Funding for LAXPD’s Vehicle Fleet, Equipment and Upgrades Included in FY26 Justice Appropriations Bill Markup

July 25, 2025

The House Appropriations Subcommittee marked up its fiscal year (FY) 2026 bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related… Read More »

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Join LAXPD 2021

Los Angeles Airport Police (LAXPD) is the largest police agency in the United States dedicated exclusively to 24-hour airport activities. LAXPD is the 4th largest law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County with over 500 sworn police officers serving Los Angeles International & Van Nuys Airports.

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  • CityWatch LA - Critics Say BOAC’s New Residency Rule Favors Mayor Appointees Over Council Picks https://ow.ly/6Chs50XcR0C #LAX #CityofLA

    CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.

    Critics Say BOAC’s New Residency Rule Favors Mayor Appointees Over Cou

  • ICE arrests suburban Chicago police officer accused of being in the US illegally: DHS - ABC News https://ow.ly/ZhUb50XcPOG #ICE #DHS #Chicago

    CityWatch is published 24/7 with special e-news blasts on Monday and Thursday evening.

    Critics Say BOAC’s New Residency Rule Favors Mayor Appointees Over Cou

  • In the past week, videos have surfaced showing former congresswoman and current gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter displaying aggressive behavior toward the press and her staff. LAX has its own version of Porter in LAXPD Chief Cecil Rhambo, who has increasingly exhibited resentment toward the officers and command staff he is supposed to be leading. That's why LAAPOA is calling for a new chief before disaster strikes. Read our latest press release at https://laapoa.com/2025/10/no-katie-porters-at-laxpd/. #KatiePorter #RhamboMustGo #lax

  • Sacramento Police Officer Michelle Powell's 10-year-old son, Evan, was recently diagnosed with a progressive cancerous brain tumor about the size of a plum in the back of his brain.

    Any help would go toward daily and living costs associated with this situation. Help now: https://porac.org/fundraiser/sacpoa-officer-powell/

    #FundaHero #fundraiser #LAAPOA

  • Authorities have arrested a man who allegedly stole California Lottery tickets from small businesses across Southern California for years.
    https://ow.ly/XAPT50Xc07j

    #burglary #arrest #LA

    Authorities say that the man led a ring of accomplices who targeted small businesses to steal thousands of California Lottery scratchers since 2024.

    Serial California Lottery ticket burglar arrested by Los Angeles police

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LAAPAAL

LAAPAAL

The Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to encourage and sponsor members of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association and the surrounding communities to participate in athletics and charity events that better the membership and the community at large.

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AAAPO

AAAPO

The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is composed of rank-and-file airport police officers (including many dual police/aircraft rescue firefighters) who stand as the first line of defense against terrorist attacks, hijackings and other criminal activity at our nation’s airports.

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