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Airport perimeters continue to be vulnerable access points at our nation’s airports and the American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) repeats its previous calls for tougher perimeter security to include mobile patrols by airport police officers, in addition to security measures already in place.
The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is relieved that the events that unfolded at JFK Airport on Sunday, August 14th appear to be no more than a false alarm; however, they highlight, once again, that airports continue to be vulnerable to attack. Terrorists and those seeking to cause maximum damage and harm have repeatedly proven this, and the AAAPO reiterates its calls for reasonable measures to be taken in order to protect the traveling public.
As the general election approaches, and the chaotic presidential race continues to dominate headlines, LAAPOA urges all members to stay informed and pay close attention to the presidential and legislative candidates’ approaches to law enforcement policies. Of course, all political hopefuls will claim that they support police — but how that support might play out in the form of law-enforcement-related policy is quite different.
While the news is all a buzz with the upcoming corruption trial for former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, the retiring of former Los Angeles Police Chief NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and the continued calls from community activists for the firing of current LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association remains hopeful for real leadership for our department in the search for a new police chief.
The tumultuous and tragic past month, when protests against police uses of force devolved into terrifying ambushes of officers with civilians caught in the crossfire, has served as an urgent reminder that all sides of the debate over law enforcement policy must continue to find common ground and work collaboratively toward reform.
The following statement is from Marshall McClain, President of the Los Angeles Airport Police Officers Association regarding Sunday’s Baton Rouge police shooting: “The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association is appalled and saddened by the events that occurred today in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association (LAAPOA) would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the multiple surrounding law enforcement agencies who assisted LAXPD Motor Officer Daniel Quiros after he was involved in a hit-and-run collision early Tuesday morning. The suspects exited their vehicle and fled on foot. An off duty LAPD Pacific Division Officer was the first on scene and immediately called for help.
The June 25, 2016, Tommy Scott Memorial Run is in the books as the biggest and best yet! Thanks to the addition of a half-marathon to the course this year (with all courses USATF-certified and sanctioned), plus a robust media and marketing campaign, the total numbers of runners tripled from 2015, to 755. Support from generous sponsors, participating vendors and a host of volunteers helped make it a run to remember.