Daily Dangers Do Not Deter Police From Protecting the Public
The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) denounces the killings of Sherriff’s Sergeant Steve Owen of the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, Officer Blake Snyder of the St. Louis County Police Department and Palm Springs Officers Jose Gilbert Vega and Lesley Zerebny, all of whom were killed in the line of duty this past week.
Police Officers Are Proud to Protect Our Communities
Day in and day out police officers across the United States come face to face with threats and danger in the normal course of their jobs. This is unlike many other professions and not the path most would choose. The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) would like to remind our neighbors in our communities that law enforcement officers are here to help, not hurt.
Airline Profits Are Increasing, So Should Airport Security
According to a recent study, ten U.S. passenger airlines collectively reported a pre-tax profit of approximately $12 billion in the first half of 2016, up $700 million when compared to the same time last year. While the American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is glad to hear that air travel is on the rise, and that airlines and airports are seeing more business, we have to wonder why airport security is still an issue that remains on the back burner.
TSA Management Continues to Jeopardize Public and Employee Safety At Airports
The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) hails the 16 Members of Congress who have signed on to cosponsor HR 5720, The Checkpoint Safety Act of 2016, which was introduced by Congressman Eliot Engel and will ensure large airports have a dedicated, armed local law enforcement officer near the screening area to reinforce Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and fortify the most crucial traveler chokepoint.