In the News Archives - Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

Rebuilding Officer Resiliency: Free Online Treatment Guide

First responders are under constant stress and can find it difficult to turn off their “fight or flight” response mode, even when in the comfort of their own homes. Research […] Read More »

Understanding and Managing Law Officer Stress: Free Online Resource

By Tim Hardiman Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health conditions were first recognized decades ago in returning war veterans, but only recently have we begun to address their impacts […] Read More »

Take a first-ever look at how LAX airport targets threats from airport workers

Teams of undercover police officers fan out across Los Angeles International Airport targeting what they call the “insider threat.” This potentially serious hazard isn’t coming from travelers, but from those who work at the airport itself. Read More »

TSA testing new screening procedures for carry-on bags

The TSA confirmed Wednesday that it is testing new screening procedures for carry-on luggage at ten U.S. airports. Items like food, paper and additional electronics bigger than a cellphone may soon have to be placed in a separate bin. Mireya Villarreal reports. Read More »

American Police Beat: Rank and File Question Dubious Hiring

We thought you would find this as interesting as we did. Since 9/11 our airport police have been on the front lines in the effort to keep people safe who are traveling by airplane. And these officers with the Los Angeles Airport Police Division (LAXPD) have a lot of justified complaints about the way people are getting promoted and hired. Read More »