As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, LAAPOA joins with the rest of our nation in reflecting on those tragic events that shook the […] Read More »

Large-scale, organized retail thefts, which often involve mobs of people rushing into stores and swiping items in plain sight, have devastated California businesses in recent years. These brazen crimes have led to significant financial losses for retailers and created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity for shoppers and employees alike. Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Mastagni Holstedt, APC The debate continues on whether a person’s flight upon encountering law enforcement should be interpreted as a sign of guilt […] Read More »

In May, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warned that this summer’s travel season was expected to be the busiest ever — and it was right. The Friday before Memorial Day […] Read More »

In a significant victory for law enforcement and public safety, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28 that cities have the authority to arrest, cite and fine people who […] Read More »

In February, Metro passenger Darryl Winborn died after being pepper-sprayed by another passenger on board a bus in Koreatown after the two had gotten into an argument. In March, a […] Read More »

June is National PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to fostering understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and increasing support for those impacted by it. While PTSD can develop in anyone […] Read More »

With the rise in violence, drug use and public safety concerns escalating throughout public and private schools across California, a growing number of concerned parents and educators are demanding that […] Read More »

May is a significant month for the law enforcement profession. Not only do we honor, remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of our fallen brothers and sisters during […] Read More »