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Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

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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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November 25, 2025

A Season of Thanks and Resolve

With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, most people will have a chance to reflect on what they’re grateful for and spend time with... Read More »

November 10, 2025

Tips to Travel Safely This Holiday Season

More than one million civilian federal employees have gone without pay since October 1, when the government shut down after Congress... Read More »

October 28, 2025

The Dodgers Showed Us How To Win

What a game last night! It had it all. Mostly, it showed what hard work, a collective effort, good management and teamwork can... Read More »

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Tribute to CA Fallen Officers and Firefighters

Andrew Nuñez

Deputy Andrew Nuñez

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department EOW: Oct 27, 2025

At approximately 12:37pm on Monday, October 27, 2025, San Bernardino Co. Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 12300 block of Hollyhock in Rancho Cucamonga for a domestic violence call with an armed... Read More »

Lauren Craven

Officer Lauren Craven

La Mesa Police Department EOW: Oct 20, 2025

At approximately 10:25pm on Monday, October 20, 2025, Officer Lauren Craven with the La Mesa Police Department was returning from the San Diego Central Jail in her marked patrol vehicle when she stopped... Read More »

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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A Season of Thanks and Resolve

A Season of Thanks and Resolve

November 25, 2025

With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, most people will have a chance to reflect on what they’re grateful for and spend time… Read More »

Tips to Travel Safely This Holiday Season

Tips to Travel Safely This Holiday Season

November 10, 2025

More than one million civilian federal employees have gone without pay since October 1, when the government shut down after… Read More »

AB 692 and Its Impact on Police Training Repayment Agreements

AB 692 and Its Impact on Police Training Repayment Agreements

October 20, 2025

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey In recent years, the practice of requiring police officers to sign repayment… Read More »

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The Dodgers Showed Us How To Win

October 28, 2025

What a game last night! It had it all. Mostly, it showed what hard work, a collective effort, good management and teamwork… Read More »

No Kings at LAXPD

October 23, 2025

LOS ANGELES — “He is not a monarch. He is not a king, and he should stop acting like one,” California Governor… Read More »

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 »

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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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  • With tomorrow being Thanksgiving, most people will have a chance to reflect on what they’re grateful for and spend time with family. But for those in law enforcement, the day tends to look a little different.

    Read the full story: https://ow.ly/PJqL50XynYQ

  • Hundreds of airline catering workers allege unsafe working conditions, protest near LAX amid Thanksgiving travel rush - ABC7 Los Angeles https://ow.ly/rnwf50XymS1

    Hundreds of airline catering workers blocked a main artery into LAX during a protest alleging unsafe working conditions.

    Hundreds of airline catering workers protest near LAX amid Thanksgiving travel rush

  • Office of Public Affairs | Four California Residents Sentenced to Prison in Connection with $16M Hospice Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme | United States Department of Justice

    Four California residents were sentenced to prison for their roles in defrauding Medicare of nearly $16 million through sham hospice companies and laundering the fraudulent proceeds.

    Four California Residents Sentenced to Prison in Connection with $16M Hospice Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme

  • Richmond Officer Jonathan Platzner passed away suddenly while off duty, after suffering a heart attack during a workout. Jon was a police veteran who served the Richmond community with integrity and valor.

    To give back this holiday season, visit https://porac.org/fundraiser/officer-platzner/.

  • LAXPD officers are warning people about an uptick in car thefts at the airport's parking garages and lots.
    https://abc7.com/post/car-thefts-rise-lax-other-busy-airports-what-need-know-protect/18187678/

    #LAX #LAXPD #LAAPOA

    Car thefts are rising at LAX parking lots, and thieves are exploiting an apparent flaw in some new vehicles. Here's what you need to know.

    Car thefts are rising at LAX parking lots. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself

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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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