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Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

Protecting the Rights of First Responders Since 1982

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  • Representing Public Safety Officers

    Representing Public Safety Officers

    LAAPOA represents the sworn police officers of the Los Angeles Airport Police, the Los Angeles Municipal Police and the Los Angeles Park Rangers assigned to protect and serve Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and the city of Los Angeles. Read More


  • Ensuring Airport Security

    Ensuring Airport Security

    Officers assigned to LAX are responsible for the safety of over 80 million passengers per year.


  • Emergency Services Unit

    Emergency Services Unit

    Specialized units at LAX include ESU, which guards against threats, conducts tactical training, and provides rapid response to critical incidents.


  • Los Angeles Municipal Police

    Los Angeles Municipal Police

    LAAPOA members include the Municipal Police Officers (MPOs) assigned to protect and serve the city of Los Angeles. LAAPOA recently successfully advocated for two MPOs to fill vacant Senior Lead Officer positions.


  • Providing Member Services

    Providing Member Services

    In addition to acting as a bargaining unit, LAAPOA offers its members insurance benefits, political advocacy, legal representation, public relations and many other resources. Read More


  • Dignitary Protection Unit

    Dignitary Protection Unit

    When world leaders travel to and from LAX, the important role of facilitating their safe and efficient transit through the airport is handled by the specialized officers of the DPU.


  • Supporting Our Community

    Supporting Our Community

    Through its charitable organization, the Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL), LAAPOA supports community events and athletics, fallen officer funds and a scholarship program. Read More


  • Los Angeles Park Rangers

    Los Angeles Park Rangers

    LAAPOA members include Los Angeles Park Rangers who provide emergency medical services, law enforcement and wildland firefighting in the open space parks and throughout the city of Los Angeles.


  • Advocating for Our Members

    Advocating for Our Members

    LAAPOA’s mission is to maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of its active and retired members. Read More


  • Speaking Up for Law Enforcement

    Speaking Up for Law Enforcement

    Through its public relations and social media efforts, LAAPOA educates the community about the unique challenges facing first responders on the job and the legislation that affects their work. Read More


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July 20, 2026

When the Verdict Second-Guesses the Officer: Appellate Reversal Affirms Officers’ Right to Defend Themselves

By David E. Mastagni Every officer who has ever cleared a doorway understands the arithmetic of a fraction of a second. The decision... Read More »

July 6, 2026

SB 747 Risks “Watered-Down” Qualified Immunity for California Officers

By David E. Mastagni During the Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing on June 9, David E. Mastagni appeared on behalf of the Peace... Read More »

June 23, 2026

N.Y. Holds Law Enforcement Agencies Must Meet and Confer Over Advance Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard Before Releasing Personnel Records

By David E. Mastagni In a decision carrying substantial weight for California public safety employers, the New York Public Employment... Read More »

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Womens Conference 2026

Tribute to CA Fallen Officers and Firefighters

Andrew Nuñez

Deputy Andrew Nuñez

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department EOW: Oct 27, 2025

At approximately 12:37pm on Monday, October 27, 2025, San Bernardino Co. Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 12300 block of Hollyhock in Rancho Cucamonga for a domestic violence call with an armed... Read More »

Lauren Craven

Officer Lauren Craven

La Mesa Police Department EOW: Oct 20, 2025

At approximately 10:25pm on Monday, October 20, 2025, Officer Lauren Craven with the La Mesa Police Department was returning from the San Diego Central Jail in her marked patrol vehicle when she stopped... Read More »

Joshua Kelley-Eklund

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around... Read More »

Victor Lemus

Detective Victor Lemus

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective Victor Lemus, Detective William Osborn, and Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around... Read More »

William Osborn

Detective William Osborn

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jul 18, 2025

Detective William Osborn, Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training at 1060 North Eastern Street in Los Angeles around... Read More »

Joshua Lemont Byrd

Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation EOW: Jul 17, 2025

Parole Agent Joshua Byrd was shot and killed in the Division of Adult Parole Operations at 7717 Edgwater Drive in Oakland at 12:48 p.m. Agent Byrd was transported to Highland Hospital, where he succumbed... Read More »

Osmar Rodarte

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte

Marysville Police Department, California EOW: Mar 26, 2025

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at Kestrel Court in Olivehurst at 7:50 a.m.Law enforcement officers were serving 20 drug trafficking search warrants Read More »

Hector Cuevas, Jr.

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr.

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, California EOW: Mar 17, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas was killed when his patrol car struck a pole at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads just before 11 a.m.Deputy Cuevas was in pursuit Read More »

Timothy Corlew

Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office EOW: Jan 08, 2025

At approximately 5:30am on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Timothy Corlew had just cleared a traffic stop on CA 91. While traveling westbound in the HOV lane Read More »

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LAAPOA News

When the Verdict Second-Guesses the Officer: Appellate Reversal Affirms Officers’ Right to Defend Themselves

When the Verdict Second-Guesses the Officer: Appellate Reversal Affirms Officers’ Right to Defend Themselves

July 20, 2026

By David E. Mastagni Every officer who has ever cleared a doorway understands the arithmetic of a fraction of a second. The… Read More »

SB 747 Risks “Watered-Down” Qualified Immunity for California Officers

SB 747 Risks “Watered-Down” Qualified Immunity for California Officers

July 6, 2026

By David E. Mastagni During the Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing on June 9, David E. Mastagni appeared on behalf of the… Read More »

N.Y. Holds Law Enforcement Agencies Must Meet and Confer Over Advance Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard Before Releasing Personnel Records

N.Y. Holds Law Enforcement Agencies Must Meet and Confer Over Advance Notice and Opportunity to Be Heard Before Releasing Personnel Records

June 23, 2026

By David E. Mastagni In a decision carrying substantial weight for California public safety employers, the New York Public… Read More »

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The Dodgers Showed Us How To Win

October 28, 2025

What a game last night! It had it all. Mostly, it showed what hard work, a collective effort, good management and teamwork… Read More »

No Kings at LAXPD

October 23, 2025

LOS ANGELES — “He is not a monarch. He is not a king, and he should stop acting like one,” California Governor… Read More »

No Katie Porters at LAXPD

October 15, 2025

  LOS ANGELES — Former Democratic Congresswoman and current California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter is expressing… Read More »

LAWA’s Fuzzy Math

October 10, 2025

LOS ANGELES — After calling for the replacement of LAXPD Chief of Airport Police Cecil W. Rhambo Jr… Read More »

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Join LAXPD 2021

Los Angeles Airport Police (LAXPD) is the largest police agency in the United States dedicated exclusively to 24-hour airport activities. LAXPD is the 4th largest law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County with over 500 sworn police officers serving Los Angeles International & Van Nuys Airports.

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  • In addition to the National Night Out events highlighted in our previous post, the LAXPD will host its free community event today from 4–7 p.m. at the LAX-it lot, located east of Terminal 1 (10285 Post Way). Join us for an evening of food, fellowship and community as we celebrate the partnerships that help keep our neighborhoods safe. We hope to see you there!

    #NationalNightOut2026 #losangeles #lawenforcement #LAXPD #LAAPOA

  • This evening, thousands of people across the country will gather to celebrate National Night Out, an annual event that promotes positive police–community partnerships and camaraderie in an effort to make our cities safer, more caring places to live. Across L.A. County, residents will have the opportunity to enjoy block parties, cookouts, recreational activities, vehicle displays, K-9 demonstrations and more while getting to know the first responders who serve and protect their neighborhoods. Here is a small sampling of events taking place today. Be sure to check with your local law enforcement agency to find a National Night Out event near you!

    #NationalNightOut2026 #losangeles #lawenforcement #LAAPOA

    Photos from Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers' Association (LAAPOA)'s post

  • Today marks the 236th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard! Since its founding on this day in 1790 as the Revenue Cutter Service, this branch of our nation’s military has safeguarded America’s shores through maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, environmental protection and countless other critical missions. True to its motto, Semper Paratus (Latin for “Always Ready”), the Coast Guard has faithfully served our nation for more than two centuries. We proudly salute Coast Guardsmen, past and present, for their unwavering service and sacrifice.

    #uscoastguard #coastguard #SemperParatus

  • L.A. County prosecutors charged LAPD Officer Daniel Flores with felony eavesdropping for making secret recordings of his colleagues’ racist, sexist and homophobic comments on the job. Flores faces 16 felony counts of eavesdropping on or recording confidential communications — crimes that carry a sentence of up to 13 years in prison, if convicted.

    #publicsafety #lawenforcement #losangeles #LAAPOA

    Los Angeles County prosecutors on Friday charged an LAPD officer with felony eavesdropping for making secret recordings of his colleagues' racist, sexist and homophobic comments on the job.

    LAPD officer who recorded colleagues' racist comments charged with felony eavesdropping

  • Federal authorities have shed light on the extensive security measures used to protect FIFA World Cup events, highlighting a zero-tolerance policy on drones during major sporting events, including the 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympics. Nearly 60 drones were confiscated during the World Cup.

    #publicsafety #drones #lawenforcement #losangeles #worldcup #superbowl #olympics #LAAPOA

    The FBI conducted over 300,000 background checks on players and coaches from participating nations during the World Cup, an official said.

    Drones, sex trafficking: What FBI learned from World Cup, 'big concern' for 2028 LA Olympics

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LAAPAAL

LAAPAAL

The Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to encourage and sponsor members of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association and the surrounding communities to participate in athletics and charity events that better the membership and the community at large.

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AAAPO

AAAPO

The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is composed of rank-and-file airport police officers (including many dual police/aircraft rescue firefighters) who stand as the first line of defense against terrorist attacks, hijackings and other criminal activity at our nation’s airports.

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