This week marks the 24th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack ever to happen on U.S. soil. As LAAPOA joins with the rest of our nation in remembering the events […] Read More »

As Labor Day approaches, many Americans are preparing to mark the holiday with family gatherings, backyard barbecues and a final taste of summer before fall. But beyond the fun and […] Read More »

LAAPOA was pleased to share last month that the House Appropriations Subcommittee included Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ requested $963,000 in federal funding to improve LAXPD’s vehicle fleet and equipment in its […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) into law, introducing significant tax relief for workers, including […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey On February 21, 2024, the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) issued an important decision in Teamsters Local 542 v. El Centro Regional Medical […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey In a unanimous ruling on May 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court revived a civil rights lawsuit against Houston-area traffic officer Roberto Felix […] Read More »

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, focused on increasing understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and providing support for those it affects. Because military veterans and first responders have a heightened […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey If you’re a public safety employee in California, you know your job comes with high stakes and unique workplace challenges. You also have […] Read More »

May is a month marked by remembrance — a time when our nation collectively pauses to honor those who gave their lives in service, whether patrolling our streets or on […] Read More »

April 29, 2025, marks 20 years since Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Tommy Scott made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty — a tragic loss we continue to […] Read More »