All Press Releases
Feb 26, 2010
President Paul M. Weber responded this afternoon to the death of Officer Jacqueline Montalvo, who had over 11 years with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Jan 25, 2010
In a stunning turn of events, Rafat "Danny" Abdallah, a former gang member admitted Friday through his attorney that the videotape he had given to his attorney and trumpeted to local media to bolster his claim that LAPD officers had perjured themselves in his gun possession case was fabricated.
Jan 21, 2010
The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), representing the 9,900 sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department, wrote to
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today outlining three steps the Governor should take before releasing thousands of felons back into local communities.
Jan 15, 2010
Starting January 25, thousands of dangerous criminals will be released early from California state prisons - and for the first time in nearly 30 years, sent back to local communities without any supervision.
Dec 24, 2009
Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), issued the following statement upon learning that President Barack Obama has nominated LAPD Inspector General Andre Birotte Jr. to be the next U.S. Attorney for the district that covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
Dec 22, 2009
In response to a court ruling yesterday overturning an important California law that bans possession of body armor by anyone with a violent felony conviction, Los Angeles Police Protective League President Paul M. Weber issued the following statement:
Nov 16, 2009
Los Angeles, November 16, 2009 - The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) today joined other public safety organizations in supporting Christine Essel for the Los Angeles City Council, District 2.
Nov 6, 2009
Los Angeles, November 6, 2009 - Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), expressed deep concern today that LAPD officers have come under attack in recent hours and appealed for the public’s help in capturing the criminals responsible.
Nov 6, 2009
Los Angeles, December 3, 2009 - On behalf of all of the members of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, President Paul M. Weber responded this morning to the death of veteran Officer Kenneth Aragon, who had over 19 years with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Nov 4, 2009
Ten Los Angeles police officers will be among dozens of officers statewide who will be honored for acts of bravery and outstanding contributions to their communities at the Golden Badge Foundation Awards ceremony on Friday, November 6, 2009, 6:00 p.m., at the Irvine Marriott Hotel.
Nov 3, 2009
Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), issued the following statement upon learning that Deputy Police Chief Charlie Beck has been selected as the city's 56th Chief of Police.
Oct 27, 2009
In July, the LAPD decided that none of the Los Angeles police officers involved in the 2007 May Day gathering at MacArthur Park would be fired. Today, the District Attorney concluded that none of the officers involved would be prosecuted. In response, Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) issued the following statement.
Oct 27, 2009
Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), issued the following statement upon learning that LAPD Deputy Chief Michael Downing has been selected as temporary Police Chief until Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announces his choice for the new Chief next week.
Oct 21, 2009
Los Angeles, October 21, 2009 -- Members of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) have voted to ratify a new contract with the City of Los Angeles. The Election Committee has certified the ratification vote that was completed yesterday. The proposed MOU was passed by 87% (yes) of the 4,037 ballots cast by members.
Oct 13, 2009
This morning, the Executive Employee Relations Committee ("EERC"), which includes Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Council President Eric Garcetti, and Councilmembers Bernard Parks, Jan Perry and Dennis Zine, met and approved a tentative contract proposal covering more than 9,900 police officers. That tentative agreement was presented this afternoon in executive session to the full City Council. The next step of the process is for the League to take the tentative agreement to our membership for a ratification vote, LAPPL President Paul M. Weber announced.
Oct 6, 2009
In response to news that the District Attorney has decided to file charges against three LAPD officers, Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), issued the following statement:
Oct 1, 2009
In response to news stories prompted by city officials on the status of labor contract talks, Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, issued the following statement:
Aug 5, 2009
In response to news that Chief Bratton is stepping down as Los Angeles Police Chief, Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, has issued the following statement.
Jul 17, 2009
In response to the ruling U.S. District Judge Gary Feess regarding the federal consent decree under which the LAPD has operated for eight years, Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, issued the following statement:
Jul 9, 2009
Granting early releases to inmates serving time for parole violations is a shortsighted, counterproductive budget balancing maneuver that threatens to undermine progress made in reducing Los Angeles’ crime rate, the President of Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) said today.
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