Out with the old and in with the new

While the news is all a buzz with the upcoming corruption trial for former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, the retiring of former Los Angeles Police Chief NYPD Commissioner William Bratton and the continued calls from community activists for the firing of current LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association remains hopeful for real leadership for our department in the search for a new police chief. Read More »

Moving Past Tragedy, Together

The tumultuous and tragic past month, when protests against police uses of force devolved into terrifying ambushes of officers with civilians caught in the crossfire, has served as an urgent reminder that all sides of the debate over law enforcement policy must continue to find common ground and work collaboratively toward reform. Read More »

LAAPOA Statement on Hit-and-Run Involving LAXPD Officer

The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association (LAAPOA) would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the multiple surrounding law enforcement agencies who assisted LAXPD Motor Officer Daniel Quiros after he was involved in a hit-and-run collision early Tuesday morning. The suspects exited their vehicle and fled on foot. An off duty LAPD Pacific Division Officer was the first on scene and immediately called for help. Read More »

Amazing Race: 2016 LAX Run

The June 25, 2016, Tommy Scott Memorial Run is in the books as the biggest and best yet! Thanks to the addition of a half-marathon to the course this year (with all courses USATF-certified and sanctioned), plus a robust media and marketing campaign, the total numbers of runners tripled from 2015, to 755. Support from generous sponsors, participating vendors and a host of volunteers helped make it a run to remember. Read More »

Cameras Promote Airport Security

In light of the attack at Istanbul Airport, and with the 4th of July travel rush in full swing, the American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) reinforces its repeated calls for airport police to have access, in real-time, to all closed circuit security camera systems at airports. Read More »

After Police Chief Accepts Plea Deal in Federal Fraud Case, Airport Police Union Calls on Inspector General to Investigate

Marshall McClain, President of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers’ Association (LAAPOA) issued the following statement regarding LAXPD Assistant Chief Brian Walker’s leave of absence following a criminal investigation and subsequent plea deal made with the U.S. Attorney’s office on charges of fraud. Read More »