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Kevin May v. City of Los Angeles: A Cautionary Tale in Labor Relations

A significant legal battle that began in 2018 recently came to an end, resulting in four Los Angeles Airport Police Department (LAXPD) officers winning a major class-action adverse employment action […] Read More »

Date Posted: September 26, 2023 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

LAAPOA Members Vote to Ratify Landmark Contract

The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) has resoundingly ratified a successor labor contract on behalf of its law enforcement members that will ultimately provide equitable salary and benefits to its public safety officers. Read More »

Date Posted: September 25, 2023 | Categories: LAAPOA Press Releases, Spotlight News

The Layover With LAAPOA, Episode 6: Sitting Down With Simi Valley Police Chief Charles “Steve” Shorts

In the newest episode of The Layover With LAAPOA, LAAPOA President Marshall McClain sits in conversation with Simi Valley Police Chief Charles “Steve” Shorts. Shorts is a 33-year law enforcement […] Read More »

Date Posted: September 13, 2023 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

Labor Day Reminds Us What We’re Fighting For

Labor Day is more than an extra day off marking the unofficial end of summer. For anyone who works for a living, it’s an important reminder that the wages, benefits and legal protections we take for granted didn’t always exist, but had to be fought for and protected through decades of collective action. Read More »

Date Posted: August 22, 2023 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

Ninth Circuit: Deadly Force Is Reasonable to Stop a Suspect Pointing a Replica Gun at Officers

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey  Amid increased scrutinization of deadly officer-involved shootings, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently vindicated the objectionably reasonable standard in analyzing lawsuits involving the […] Read More »

Date Posted: August 9, 2023 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

A Good Day for Mayor Bass and Police

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is a person of action, and she proved it today. The mayor’s office announced that it has struck a deal on a four-year contract with the […] Read More »

Date Posted: August 1, 2023 | Categories: LAAPOA Press Releases, Spotlight News

Mastagni Testifies Against Bill Allowing “Local Detention Monitor” to Interrogate Peace Officers

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey On July 11, David E. Mastagni testified before the Assembly Public Safety Committee to oppose SB 519 on behalf of PORAC. Mastagni focused […] Read More »

Date Posted: July 24, 2023 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

PORAC Files Amicus Brief Supporting Injunction Against Unsafe Handgun Act

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey On June 2, amici curiae the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), the California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA), the California Police Chiefs […] Read More »

Date Posted: July 11, 2023 | Categories: BOLO E-Newsletter, Spotlight News

City Grants Disability Retirement Benefits to Peace Officers of LACERS Tiers 1 and 3

LAAPOA is pleased to announce that City Ordinance No. 187923 was unanimously adopted by the Los Angeles City Council on June 27 and concurred by Mayor Karen Bass on June […] Read More »

Date Posted: July 6, 2023 | Categories: LAAPOA Press Releases, Spotlight News

Officer Tommy Scott Memorial Freeway Signs Installed

  LAAPOA is proud to announce that the Officer Tommy Scott Memorial freeway signs were installed on the north and southbound portions of Interstate 405 near LAX on Saturday, June […] Read More »

Date Posted: July 3, 2023 | Categories: LAAPOA 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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