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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 »

Date Posted: October 11, 2017 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

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 »

Date Posted: October 6, 2017 | Categories: LAAPOA Press Releases, Spotlight News

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 »

Date Posted: October 5, 2017 | Categories: AAAPO Press Releases, Spotlight News

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 »

Date Posted: October 2, 2017 | Categories: LAAPOA Press Releases

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 »

Date Posted: October 2, 2017 | Categories: AAAPO Press Releases, Spotlight News

Moving Beyond Blame by Investing in Public Safety

Day after day, public safety officers are highlighted in the headlines for encounters ending fatally or unfavorably. Read More »

Date Posted: September 26, 2017 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

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 »

Date Posted: September 25, 2017 | Categories: AAAPO Press Releases, Spotlight News

Police Officers Don’t Use Bayonets

The Truth About the 1033 Program and Why It’s Good for Public Safety LAAPOA joins peace officers throughout the nation in welcoming the Trump administration’s lifting of Obama-era restrictions on […] Read More »

Date Posted: September 13, 2017 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

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 »

Date Posted: September 11, 2017 | Categories: AAAPO Press Releases, Spotlight News

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 »

Date Posted: September 8, 2017 | Categories: AAAPO Press Releases, Spotlight News

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AB 692 and Its Impact on Police Training Repayment Agreements

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey In recent years, the practice of… Read More »

David E. Mastagni Gives Powerful Testimony in Opposition of SB 627

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey On September 11, 2025, David E. Mastagni,… Read More »

Raising Awareness on Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement

The job of a peace officer is physically and mentally demanding, stressful, unpredictable… Read More »

Patriot Day: Honor and Remembrance

This week marks the 24th anniversary of the deadliest terror attack ever to happen… Read More »

Standing Together This Labor Day

As Labor Day approaches, many Americans are preparing to mark the holiday with family… Read More »

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