Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers' Association (LAAPOA)

10/19/2026

Domestic violence affects nearly 10 million people each year. According to the CDC, more than one in three women and one in six men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

During National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and throughout the year, LAAPOA stands with survivors and remains committed to raising awareness and supporting prevention efforts. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse by an intimate partner, remember that help is available. You can contact your local law enforcement agency for assistance. For more information, support and resources, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or visit thehotline.org.

10/14/2026

Councilmember Monica Rodriguez recently voiced the frustrations of many Angelenos over the LAX people mover, calling for an investigation into who is responsible for the project’s repeated delays so that residents and taxpayers “can trust that their dollars are being managed wisely and that people are being held accountable.” LAAPOA couldn’t agree more with her call for action and maintains that the delays are indicative of larger management problems at the airport. Since joining LAWA in 2023, LAWA CEO John Ackerman has prioritized expanding LAWA’s highly paid upper management ranks and even increasing his own salary over investing in other areas of the airport that need attention, such as the LAXPD, whose staffing has fallen to levels not seen in approximately 20 years. Learn more in our latest article at the link below.

“We need answers and action.” That’s what LAAPOA demanded of LAWA and city leaders last month after it was announced that the long-awaited SkyLink people mover at LAX was once […]

10/13/2026

Today, we celebrate the 251st birthday of the U.S. Navy, established on this day in 1775 by a resolution of the Continental Congress. For more than two and a half centuries, the Navy has defended our nation’s freedom, protected our economic interests and helped keep the world’s seas open and free. With nearly 300 ships and thousands of aircraft, the Navy maintains a powerful global presence, with sailors serving aboard ships and submarines across the world’s oceans and naval aviators patrolling the skies. Today and every day, we salute the generations of brave sailors who have answered the call to serve and continue to protect our nation.

10/12/2026

Today we honor and remember L.A. Department of Recreation and Parks Captain Albert E. Torres, who suffered a fatal heart attack while patrolling areas affected by the Saddleridge Fire on this day in 2019.

Torres had completed a 14-hour shift patrolling parks and remote areas in the San Fernando Valley evacuation zone. He reported back to the command center at Hansen Dam before returning to park headquarters in Griffith Park. After telling fellow rangers he did not feel well, he collapsed. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died the following morning.

During his 40 years of service, Torres had worked virtually every position in the Park Rangers Department. He also helped create the citywide unit focused on homeless outreach and cleanup. He was survived by his wife, daughter and son.

10/07/2026

Today, law enforcement agencies across the country will connect with their communities over lattes and pastries for the 10th annual Coffee With a Cop Day.

The tradition dates back to 2011, when the Hawthorne Police Department began hosting casual coffee conversations to build stronger relationships with local residents. In 2016, the DOJ’s COPS Office established National Coffee With a Cop Day, bringing agencies nationwide together to host events on the first Wednesday of October during National Community Policing Week.

Since then, the initiative has expanded worldwide, with more than 50,000 events promoting positive interactions between police and the people they serve. We hope you’ll join your local officers for a cup of coffee and an opportunity to get to know one another.

10/05/2026

There’s still time to enter LAAPOA’s ticket raffle for the Chargers vs. Broncos game this Sunday, October 11! Raffle tickets are just $40 each for a chance to win a pair of tickets. For more info and to enter, go to laapoa.com/raffle/la-chargers-vs-denver-broncos-2026. 🏈

10/02/2026

This year, an estimated 382,640 women and 2,670 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LAAPOA encourages our members and supporters to take meaningful action. Educate yourselves about this devastating disease, prioritize your health by staying up to date on recommended screenings and remind your loved ones to do the same. Along with raising awareness, this month is a time to honor those we have lost, celebrate the survivors and support those battling breast cancer. We stand with you. Together, we can offer hope and help advance research toward a cure.

09/30/2026

PORAC mourns the loss of California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles, who was killed in an on-duty motorcycle crash in Tulare County on September 28.

A husband, father of two and dedicated officer with more than 16 years of service, Officer Liles devoted his career to protecting California’s communities.

Our hearts are with his wife, children, loved ones and the entire CHP family. We honor his service and stand with all who are grieving his loss

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09/28/2026

The Chargers go up against the Broncos on Sunday, October 11! Enter LAAPOA’s ticket raffle today for your chance to see the game live at SoFi Stadium! Tickets will be in either Section C116, Row 5, seats 8–11, or VIP 220, Row 9, seats 12–15, based on availability. Each pair is valued at more than $600, and raffle tickets are just $40 each for a chance to win one pair of tickets! Proceeds benefit the L.A. Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL). For more info and to enter, go to laapoa.com/raffle/la-chargers-vs-denver-broncos-2026/.

09/26/2026

In honor of National Law Enforcement Su***de Awareness Day, LAAPOA pays tribute to those in the law enforcement profession we have tragically lost to su***de. We also want to remind those straining under the weight of the badge, including the stress of high-pressure calls, traumatic experiences and other challenges affecting mental health and well-being, that help is always available.

LAAPOA is committed to raising awareness of law enforcement su***de and educating our members and supporters about this public health issue and its impact on the profession. For resources, read our article at laapoa.com/2025/09/raising-awareness-on-su***de-prevention-in-law-enforcement.

Remember, you are not alone.

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