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 »
John Ackerman is in over his head. Ackerman is CEO of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). He was hired in 2023 from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, where he served as executive […] Read More »
The law enforcement officers of LAAPOA stand with all law enforcement officers — local, state and federal — in the City of Los Angeles who are unified in protecting the […] 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 »
As Los Angeles prepares to welcome world visitors for the FIFA World Cup next year and the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) isn’t ready. The airport has spectacularly […] 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 »
During the second full week of April each year, LAAPOA joins the law enforcement profession in celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to recognize the tireless work of […] Read More »
Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of women across all fields, including law enforcement. While the profession has historically been male-dominated, women continue […] Read More »
By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey On February 18, the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), the California Association of Highway Patrolmen (CAHP), the California State Sheriffs’ Association […] Read More »
By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Because of a new ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, some firefighters and other first responders are finding themselves left without […] Read More »
