Looking to November: Candidates’ Views on Law Enforcement
As the general election approaches, and the chaotic presidential race continues to dominate headlines, LAAPOA urges all members to stay informed and pay close attention to the presidential and legislative candidates’ approaches to law enforcement policies. Of course, all political hopefuls will claim that they support police — but how that support might play out in the form of law-enforcement-related policy is quite different.
Out with the old and in with the new
While the news is all a buzz with the upcoming corruption trial for former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, the retiring of former Los Angeles Police Chief NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and the continued calls from community activists for the firing of current LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association remains hopeful for real leadership for our department in the search for a new police chief.
Moving Past Tragedy, Together
The tumultuous and tragic past month, when protests against police uses of force devolved into terrifying ambushes of officers with civilians caught in the crossfire, has served as an urgent reminder that all sides of the debate over law enforcement policy must continue to find common ground and work collaboratively toward reform.
LAAPOA Statement on Baton Rouge Police Shooting
The following statement is from Marshall McClain, President of the Los Angeles Airport Police Officers Association regarding Sunday’s Baton Rouge police shooting: “The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association is appalled and saddened by the events that occurred today in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
LAAPOA Statement on Hit-and-Run Involving LAXPD Officer
The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association (LAAPOA) would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the multiple surrounding law enforcement agencies who assisted LAXPD Motor Officer Daniel Quiros after he was involved in a hit-and-run collision early Tuesday morning. The suspects exited their vehicle and fled on foot. An off duty LAPD Pacific Division Officer was the first on scene and immediately called for help.
Amazing Race: 2016 LAX Run
The June 25, 2016, Tommy Scott Memorial Run is in the books as the biggest and best yet! Thanks to the addition of a half-marathon to the course this year (with all courses USATF-certified and sanctioned), plus a robust media and marketing campaign, the total numbers of runners tripled from 2015, to 755. Support from generous sponsors, participating vendors and a host of volunteers helped make it a run to remember.
After Police Chief Accepts Plea Deal in Federal Fraud Case, Airport Police Union Calls on Inspector General to Investigate
Marshall McClain, President of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association (LAAPOA) issued the following statement regarding LAXPD Assistant Chief Brian Walker’s leave of absence following a criminal investigation and subsequent plea deal made with the U.S. Attorney’s office on charges of fraud.
First-World Airport, Third-World Police Station
This month, Los Angeles World Airports issued a call to design and construction firms for bids on building an automated people mover at LAX. This significant step forward in the massive $5.5 billion Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP), which aims to dramatically overhaul the airport’s transportation landscape, only underscores the fact that security concerns remain an afterthought when it comes to spending.