April 29, 2025, marks 20 years since Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Tommy Scott made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty — a tragic loss we continue to […] Read More »

During the second full week of April each year, LAAPOA joins the law enforcement profession in celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time to recognize the tireless work of […] Read More »

Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of women across all fields, including law enforcement. While the profession has historically been male-dominated, women continue […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Because of a new ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, some firefighters and other first responders are finding themselves left without […] Read More »

Law enforcement is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous professions in the world, but being attacked on the job isn’t the only threat officers have to worry about. Heart attacks […] Read More »

On January 5, public employees across the nation celebrated a historic victory when H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, was signed into law. This landmark legislation was the result […] Read More »

The beginning of 2025 brings several new California laws and regulations that LAAPOA members should be aware of. This past year, California lawmakers passed hundreds of bills that were signed […] Read More »

In 2024, law enforcement faced many of the same obstacles that have been hampering the profession in recent years — recruitment and retention issues, rising violent crime rates, officer health, […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Mastagni Holstedt, APC On November 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, by overwhelming […] Read More »