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Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association

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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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May 12, 2025

May We Never Forget: Honoring Those Who Gave Their All

May is a month marked by remembrance — a time when our nation collectively pauses to honor those who gave their lives in service,... Read More »

May 7, 2025

LAX Isn’t Ready

As Los Angeles prepares to welcome world visitors for the FIFA World Cup next year and the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles International... Read More »

April 21, 2025

In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes

April 29, 2025, marks 20 years since Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Tommy Scott made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of... Read More »

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Tribute to CA Fallen Officers and Firefighters

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 »

Austin Machitar

Officer Austin Machitar

San Diego Police Department EOW: Aug 26, 2024

Shortly after 11:30pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, officers from the San Diego Police Department witnessed a vehicle traveling at an excessively high rate of speed on surface streets and Read More »

Matthew Bowen

Officer Matthew Bowen

Vacaville Police Department EOW: Jul 11, 2024

At approximately 10:31am on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Vacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen was conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive when he Read More »

Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Apr 20, 2024

On October 10, 2023, Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was training with a fellow deputy inside the mobile shooting range at the Pitchess Detention Read More »

Tuan Le

Police Officer Tuan Le

Oakland Police Department, California EOW: Dec 29, 2023

Police Officer Tuan Le was shot and killed while responding to a burglary call at a cannabis store in the 400 block of Embarcadero at about 4:45 am. The store Read More »

Chad Swanson

Motorcycle Officer Chad Swanson

Manhattan Beach Police Department EOW: Oct 04, 2023

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Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Department EOW: Sep 16, 2023

At approximately 6:00pm on Saturday, September 16, 2023, a citizen passerby discovered Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department unconscious in his police cruiser near... Read More »

Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr.

Selma Police Department EOW: Jan 31, 2023

At approximately 11:45am on January 31, 2023, Officer Gonzalo Carrasco, Jr., with the Selma Police Department, was patrolling the 2600 block of Pine Street when he was flagged down by Read More »

Darnell Calhoun

Deputy Darnell Calhoun

Riverside Co. Sheriff's Office EOW: Jan 13, 2023

At approximately 4:30pm on January 13, 2023, Deputies from the Riverside Co. Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for service in the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane, just east of Read More »

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LAAPOA News

May We Never Forget: Honoring Those Who Gave Their All

May We Never Forget: Honoring Those Who Gave Their All

May 12, 2025

May is a month marked by remembrance — a time when our nation collectively pauses to honor those who gave their lives in… Read More »

In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes

In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes

April 21, 2025

April 29, 2025, marks 20 years since Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Tommy Scott made the ultimate sacrifice in the line… Read More »

Celebrating the “First First Responders”: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Celebrating the “First First Responders”: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 8, 2025

During the second full week of April each year, LAAPOA joins the law enforcement profession in celebrating National Public… Read More »

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LAX Isn’t Ready

May 7, 2025

As Los Angeles prepares to welcome world visitors for the FIFA World Cup next year and the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles International… Read More »

Major Election Victories Signal New Era for Public Safety in Los Angeles

November 8, 2024

LAAPOA is proud to announce several significant victories from the 2024 election that will help reinforce our commitment… Read More »

Congresswoman Waters Requests FY25 Funding for LAXPD’s Vehicle Fleet, Equipment and Upgrades

May 22, 2024

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), representing California’s 43rd District, announced her Community Project Funding… Read More »

LAAPOA Members Vote to Ratify Landmark Contract

September 25, 2023

The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) has resoundingly ratified a successor labor contract on behalf… 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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  • Q1 Passenger Counts at Local Airports Drop 4% - Los Angeles Business Journal https://ow.ly/KVwp50VQCcM

    Passenger traffic at the four airports serving Los Angeles County fell 4% during the first quarter of 2025, marking their worst performance since the

    Q1 Passenger Counts at Local Airports Drop 4% - Los Angeles Business Journal

  • This Mother’s Day, we proudly recognize the incredible mothers within LAAPOA. Whether you're serving on the front lines or supporting from home, your strength and commitment inspire us every day. Thank you for all you do — in uniform and in your families. #LAAPOAProud #MothersDay

  • LAPD and LAXPD Nab Suspects After High-Speed Chase Ending Near LAX https://ow.ly/wyVy50VQzJZ #LASPDAA

    Two individuals were arrested near LAX after a car chase involving a stolen Dodge Charger and the LAPD. The chase ended with the suspects being caught on foot.

    LAPD and LAXPD Nab Suspects After High-Speed Chase Ending Near LAX

  • In a scene ripped from the video game Grand Theft Auto, a suspected car thief tossed a live grenade at cops during a wild car chase, causing panic in a residential California neighborhood.

    “Upon looking inside [a bag], the officer observed what appeared to be a grenade with the safety pin partially removed,” police said in a statement.

    Suspected car thief hurls live grenade at Calif. cops during wild car chase

  • A Ukrainian national was arrested for attempting to scam an elderly woman out of $30,000 in San Bernardino County.

    A Ukrainian national was arrested for attempting to scam an elderly woman out of $30,000 in San Bernardino County. On May 6, the victim, identified only as an elderly woman from Loma Linda, receive…

    Ukrainian national arrested in theft scam targeting elderly women in Southern California

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  • This Mother’s Day, we proudly recognize the incredible mothers within LAAPOA. Whether you're serving on the front lines or supporting from home, your strength and commitment inspire us every day. Thank you for all you do — in uniform and in your families. #LAAPOAProud #MothersDay
  • May is National Military Appreciation Month — a time to honor the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of our nation’s service members. 

At LAAPOA, we proudly stand with those who wear the uniform, past and present, including the many veterans and reservists within our own ranks. Thank you for your dedication to protecting our freedoms at home and abroad. 

#MilitaryAppreciationMonth #LAAPOA
  • Nothing worse than a dishonest & disingenuous person who uses their position to deflect from their shortcomings and ineffectiveness by use red herring to divert from the fact airport passengers loads have risen all over the world but plummeted at LAX from 3rd in the world to 15th all under his leadership.  Time for the Airport Commission, City Council & Mayor to wake up to the fraud working as LAWA CEO. The job is too big for him.  #LAWA #LAX #airport #losangeles #JohnAckerman #ceo
  • Nothing worse than a dishonest & disingenuous person who uses their position to deflect from their shortcomings and ineffectiveness by use red herring to divert from the fact airport passengers loads have risen all over the world but plummeted at LAX from 3rd in the world to 15th all under his leadership.  Time for the Airport Commission, City Council & Mayor to wake up to the fraud working as LAWA CEO. The job is too big for him. #LAWA #LAX #losangeles #JohnAckerman
  • As the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics bring prestige and attention to L.A., passenger levels will not be LAX’s problem. Preparedness, safety and maintaining an orderly airport environment will be. LAX isn’t ready. The issue is leadership, vision and priorities — all of which are lacking under the new CEO. LAXPD is substantially understaffed. Like many departments, LAXPD lost officers during and after COVID, but it has suffered more than most. John Ackerman, CEO of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), has not followed the example of others who have taken creative steps to retain and recruit officers — instead, he has done the opposite. To learn more, read our latest press release “LAX Isn’t Ready” at LAAPOA.com, or follow the link in our profile.

#LAAPOA #LAX #LAXPD #policing #losangeles #publicsafety #staffing #olympics2028 #FIFAWorldCup2026
  • Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today we honor the spirit of resilience and the vibrant contributions of Mexican Americans in law enforcement and beyond. To our officers with Mexican heritage — we salute your strength, history and service.
#CincoDeMayo #LAAPOA
  • Honoring the fallen at California Peace Officers’ Memorial #cpomf #RIP #lawenofrcement #memorial 🇺🇸💙❤️#laxpd
  • Members of the California law enforcement community converged at the Capitol for the 47th Annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony. 

Beginning last night at the candlelight vigil and continuing today during the enrollment ceremony, the state recognized three officers killed in the line of duty in 2024, one more who died in 2023 and one from the distant past. 
#CAPeaceOfficersMemorial #LAAPOA #WeWillNeverForget
  • 2025 California Peace Officer Memorial 🇺🇸💙❤️ #goneneverforgotten #rip #resteasy #laxpd

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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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