By David E. Mastagni Every officer who has ever cleared a doorway understands the arithmetic of a fraction of a second. The decision to use force is made in the […] Read More »
By David E. Mastagni During the Assembly Judiciary Committee hearing on June 9, David E. Mastagni appeared on behalf of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), alongside Jonathan […] Read More »
By David E. Mastagni In a decision carrying substantial weight for California public safety employers, the New York Public Employment Relations Board has ruled that municipalities violated their duty to […] Read More »
This month’s California primary election certainly was not short on candidates. More than 60 people ran for governor. Sixteen vied for lieutenant governor. Nearly a dozen hopefuls wanted to become […] Read More »
California’s statewide primary election is underway, and LAAPOA wants to remind all our members and supporters that now is the time to make sure you’re informed on the issues and […] Read More »
By David E. Mastagni In a ruling that warrants careful attention from every California peace officer and the unions that represent them, the Court of Appeal in Schneider v. Superior […] Read More »
Every April brings the realization that another year has passed since the tragic loss of Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Tommy Scott on April 29, 2005. However, the end-of-watch anniversary […] Read More »
LAAPOA is excited to welcome back the Women’s Leadership and Empowerment Conference on May 7 after a one-year hiatus. This highly anticipated event brings together women from a wide range […] Read More »
By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey California’s Public Employment Relations Board has steadily expanded representational protections under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act beyond classic disciplinary interrogations to encompass a broader range […] Read More »
By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey The 2025 Peace Officer Standards and Accountability Division Annual Report offers California peace officers and their labor organizations a clear window into the […] Read More »
