The historic executive order (EO) signed by President Joe Biden on May 25 regarding police accountability mandates measures for all federal law enforcement agencies and is advisory for state and local agencies. Watch Biden’s press conference here: tinyurl.com/mr3rrrbn. The use-of-force standards set forth in the EO largely follow the lead of California, adopting a necessary standard (consistent with Graham v. Connor) and the de-escalation policies set forth in SB 230. On behalf of PORAC — a statewide partner of LAAPOA — David E. Mastagni worked with PORAC’s leadership to develop recommendations for consideration in the order. Read More »

With California’s primary election already underway, LAAPOA reminds all our members and supporters that now is the time to make sure that you are registered to vote, have received your ballot and are informed on the issues and candidates before Election Day on June 7. Read More »

Today is the first day of National Police Week. Ever since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey  In the case State v. Ward, 361 Ga.App. 684 (2021), the defendant was a former police officer in Georgia who was convicted of child molestation. Prior to […] Read More »

In the newest episode of The Layover With LAAPOA video podcast, LAAPOA President Marshall McClain sits down with Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, who is currently running for California […] Read More »

In the newest episode of The Layover With LAAPOA video podcast, LAAPOA President Marshall McClain sits down with Los Angeles City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Joe Buscaino. Buscaino, a first-generation […] Read More »