LAAPOA News - Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

Guardian Angels in the Midst of Chaos

With 58 killed and over 500 injured, the October 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas was the deadliest in modern U.S. history. A gunman committed a senseless act of violence, firing into a crowd of over 22,000 concertgoers at the Route 91 Harvest festival from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Read More »

New Airport Police Facility Moves Forward

The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) supports yesterday’s decision by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) to authorize Los Angeles World Airports to allow teams to submit bids […] Read More »

Drone On

Three weeks ago, a drone was discovered near a runway at JFK airport during VIP movements for the United Nations General Assembly. Two weeks ago, a drone hit an Army […] Read More »

LAAPOA Extends Condolences in Wake of Las Vegas Concert Shooting

The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) Board of Directors offers its thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the senseless tragedy that occurred last night during a […] Read More »

AAAPO Offers Condolences to Those Affected By Las Vegas Concert Tragedy

The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is extremely saddened by the events that took place last night in Las Vegas, Nevada, during a music concert, and offers its […] Read More »

Recognizing the Heroes of 9/11

With the recent commemoration of the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the nation mourned and honored the numerous lives lost on this tragic date in history. However, this occasion also […] Read More »

Remembering 9/11

As our country reflects on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) takes a moment to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on this solemn date in history. Read More »

Behind the Scenes With the Airport Police

On the weekend before the anniversary of 9/11, CNBC has produced an important piece on airport policing at LAX that highlights the complex and multifaceted underpinnings of airport policing and what it takes to get it right. 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 »

More Reform, More Problems

While some degree of criminal justice reform is needed to control prison overcrowding, recidivism and costs, there are negative consequences to the quick solutions that lawmakers and policy experts are doling out. The effects of realignment legislation (AB 109/AB 117) and Prop 47 and Prop 57 have, unfortunately, meant an increase of newly released inmates into our communities, along with rises in crime. Read More »