In January 2020, LAAPOA applauded the emergency appointment of Latasha Wells Amerson as assistant chief for the Los Angeles Airport Police Department’s Office of Operations, a promotion that was made permanent in August. Read More »

In our new series of articles entitled “The Women of LAXPD,” LAAPOA will highlight the women who make the Los Angeles Airport Police one of the most diverse departments in […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Josh Olander Mastagni Holstedt, APC On December 18, David E. Mastagni testified before the California Assembly Select Committee on Police Reform to advocate for sensible […] Read More »

In June 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an executive directive to study and promote racial equity in the hiring, promotion and contracting practices of City departments, promising that […] Read More »

While many in law enforcement hoped the new year would bring a return to normalcy, the beginning of 2021 has picked up where the unprecedented 2020 left off, with highly […] Read More »

After a challenging 2020, LAAPOA is thrilled to be starting the new year on a high note — the Los Angeles Airport Police Department is celebrating its 75th anniversary! The […] Read More »

LAAPOA contended with many difficult issues in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the national reckoning on police use of force and allegations of racism spurred by the death of […] Read More »

On December 20, 1965, four peace officers made history by becoming Los Angeles’ first park rangers, swearing to protect residents by providing safe and welcoming parks and facilities for all […] Read More »

By Marshall McClain Thanksgiving is here, but for many, it’s hard to be in a festive mood. If this were a normal year, many of us would be gathering around […] Read More »