An Embarrassment to Law Enforcement
Contact: Eric Rose (805) 624-0572
or Paul Haney (626) 755-4759
Los Angeles, January 27, 2011 – – Paul M. Weber, President of the Los Angeles Police Protective League reacted with shock and anger upon learning that there was no gunman in the shooting incident involving LAUSD School Police Officer Jeffrey Stenroos who claimed he was shot in the chest last week after confronting a suspect attempting to break into cars near El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills.
“The Law enforcement community is disgusted upon learning that Mr. Stenroos filed a false police report and apparently may have shot himself. His lies set into motion the largest search for a suspect in recent history and inconvenienced thousands of people for hours. While Mr. Stenroos is a disgrace to the badge, his individual and dangerous actions should not reflect on the hard working men and women in law enforcement. On behalf of all in law enforcement, we want to apologize to the public that a police officer would intentionally betray all of our trust. If these allegations are proven true, Mr. Stenroos is now where he belongs, behind bars.”
About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com.
