LAAPOA News - Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

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. Read More »

AAAPO Grateful for Congressional and Administration Support of Law Enforcement

The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers commends Congress for passing, and the president for signing into law, the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 (S. 583) and Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2017 (S. 419) to help the law enforcement community. Read More »

Airports Need Security Boost for Record Summer Travel Season

This Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season. Air travel is expected to rise 4% this summer compared to last year, and our nation’s airports will be busier than ever. Read More »

2017 Tommy Scott Memorial LAX Run Draws Record Number of Participants

Early on Saturday, May 13, the biggest field of runners to date completed the Tommy Scott Memorial 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon at LAX. With 1,119 registrants and 200 more participants than 2016, the USATF-certified and sanctioned event continues to grow by leaps and bounds year after year. Read More »

TSA testing new screening procedures for carry-on bags

The TSA confirmed Wednesday that it is testing new screening procedures for carry-on luggage at ten U.S. airports. Items like food, paper and additional electronics bigger than a cellphone may soon have to be placed in a separate bin. Mireya Villarreal reports. Read More »

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. Read More »

Blue Proud

As we come to the close of Police Week, AAAPO takes a moment to remember all of our brothers and sisters who have made the highest sacrifice on behalf of duty, and to be thankful for the support of our fellow officers. Read More »

The 2017 Tommy Scott Memorial LAX Run Is Ready for Takeoff!

On Saturday, May 13, more than 1,000 runners will lace up their shoes and take to the streets surrounding Los Angeles International Airport for the 2017 Tommy Scott Memorial LAX Run. Hosted by the Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League in partnership with the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association, Los Angeles World Airports and the Association of Airport Employees, the annual event brings police and the public together for a day of fitness and fun benefiting a worthy cause — the Tommy Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund. Read More »

Hiring Process at LAXPD Usurped: Vacancies Filled by Inexperienced Outside Candidates

For the last seven months and one year, respectively, there have been two vacant assistant chief positions at the Los Angeles Airport Police Division (LAXPD), which are required to be filled by someone from within the agency. However, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) usurped this process at a recent City Council meeting by requesting an exemption to hire from outside the LAXPD for the two positions, and the Council approved the request. Read More »