Congressman Donovan of House DHS Committee Supports Airport Law Enforcement
The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) thanks House Homeland Security Committee member Congressman Dan Donovan (R-N.Y.) for authoring and getting approved an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2825) in support of the law enforcement reimbursement program at DHS.
Congress and President Back the Blue Line
Legislators honored National Police Week with some good news for law enforcement: the passage of two federal bills that were subsequently signed into law by President Trump. Both the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act and the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 demonstrate bipartisan support for our nation’s peace officers and military veterans, and represent major victories for public safety.
AAAPO Commends Capitol Police Response in Shooting
Today’s tragic shooting in Alexandria, Virginia, involving members of Congress, law enforcement and others practicing for an upcoming bipartisan congressional baseball game, highlights the bravery and heroism of the Capitol Police who were on site and engaged the shooter. These brave officers saved countless lives due to their quick action and courageousness.
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.