The New Attack on Law Enforcement — Personal Liability Insurance
By David E. Mastagni and Josh Olander Mastagni Holstedt, APC On December 18, David E. Mastagni testified before the California Assembly Select Committee on Police Reform to advocate for sensible reform and to oppose the ill-informed proposals to require law enforcement officers to purchase individual professional liability insurance. These proposals are no more than an […]
Now Is the Time for L.A. to Act on Its Commitment to Equity
In June 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an executive directive to study and promote racial equity in the hiring, promotion and contracting practices of City departments, promising that the move “ensures our City leadership looks at every issue through a lens of racial justice [and] acts to end structural racism.” Despite this commitment, […]
Remaining United Through the Ups and Downs of 2021
While many in law enforcement hoped the new year would bring a return to normalcy, the beginning of 2021 has picked up where the unprecedented 2020 left off, with highly contagious COVID-19 variants spreading throughout the country, an attack on the U.S. Capitol and continued demands by a vocal minority to defund the police. All […]
Serving the Aviation Community for 75 Years
After a challenging 2020, LAAPOA is thrilled to be starting the new year on a high note — the Los Angeles Airport Police Department is celebrating its 75th anniversary! The agency has come a long way since 1946, when only six guards patrolled the fledgling municipal airport. As LAX grew over time, so, too, did […]
Unarmed L.A. City Park Rangers and Security Officers in Harm’s Way
L.A. City Councilmembers Joe Buscaino and John Lee joined Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) President Marshall McClain in urging the passage of a motion to provide unarmed L.A. City park rangers and security officers with the protection needed to defend themselves against the dangers of the job. While assaults against police officers […]
Looking Back on an Unprecedented Year
LAAPOA contended with many difficult issues in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the national reckoning on police use of force and allegations of racism spurred by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and the subsequent movement to defund police. In addition to covering these critical issues in our press releases and BOLO e-newsletters […]
Celebrating 55 Years of Honorable Service
On December 20, 1965, four peace officers made history by becoming Los Angeles’ first park rangers, swearing to protect residents by providing safe and welcoming parks and facilities for all to enjoy. While a lot has changed in the 55 years since, the hard work and dedication of the City of Los Angeles Park Ranger […]
We Have Much to Be Thankful For
By Marshall McClain Thanksgiving is here, but for many, it’s hard to be in a festive mood. If this were a normal year, many of us would be gathering around the dinner table with a large group of family and friends (some of whom we only see during the holidays), having carefree conversations and, of […]
A Salute to Those Who Have Served Our Country and Our Communities
Every November 11 for more than a century, people across the United States have paid tribute to the veterans who served our country honorably during war and in peacetime. This holiday is especially meaningful to the law enforcement community, which has welcomed many military veterans to its ranks over the years. Today, LAAPOA honors all […]
Why It’s Important to Vote Yes on Prop 20
Voters in California have a lot to consider before the November election. They’ll have the opportunity to weigh in on numerous hot-button issues, including affirmative action, cash bail, consumer privacy, rent control and more. Among the 12 statewide issues on the ballot is Prop 20 — an important measure that aims to correct the unintended […]
Enough Is Enough: It’s Time to Hold Maggard Accountable
Across the country, leaders of police departments are being placed on administrative leave, resigning or even being fired amid mass protests that have swept the nation in a backlash that started with the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Cancel culture has engulfed America. It is ruling the day — no judge, no jury, just swift and […]