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 »
Law enforcement is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous professions in the world, but being attacked on the job isn’t the only threat officers have to worry about. Heart attacks […] Read More »
On January 5, public employees across the nation celebrated a historic victory when H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, was signed into law. This landmark legislation was the result […] Read More »
The beginning of 2025 brings several new California laws and regulations that LAAPOA members should be aware of. This past year, California lawmakers passed hundreds of bills that were signed […] Read More »
