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Feb 17, 2011

LAPPL rips Councilman Parks for running away from his own record

Concerned that a recent campaign mailer may have hit a nerve, Councilman Bernard C. Parks is trying to distance himself from his own record on public safety.

Feb 3, 2011

Los Angeles Police Protective League Endorses Ted Lieu for State Senate

The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) announced that it has endorsed Ted Lieu in the special election for the 28th District State Senate race.

Feb 1, 2011

Los Angeles Police Protective League announces candidate endorsements

Voters will head to the polls on February 15 for the special primary election and on March 8 for city council elections. Today, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), which represents over 9,900 LAPD officers, announced its endorsements.

Jan 28, 2011

An Embarrassment to Law Enforcement

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. (LAPPL).

Jan 21, 2011

Reward for information on school police officer shooting rises to $100,000 with contribution from L.A. police union

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who wounded a school police officer in Woodland Hills has been increased to $100,000 with a contribution from the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL).

Oct 20, 2010

LAPPL responds to death of LAPD officer Joshua J. Cullins

On behalf of all members of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, President Paul M. Weber responded to the tragic news that Los Angeles Police Officer Joshua J. Cullins, who was serving as a United States Marine in Afghanistan, has died while bravely serving our Country.

Oct 19, 2010

Statement on the Passing of Elma Beck

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Elma Beck, the wife of George Beck, retired LAPD deputy chief, and mother of Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck.

Oct 12, 2010

Imperial Courts housing project statement

The Coalition for Community Control Over the Police has called for a independent investigation into last week's officer involved shooting in the Imperial Courts housing project.

Oct 6, 2010

Non-revocable parolee who attempted to murder Fremont officer arrested in Los Angeles

We’ve had enough “incentive.” It’s past time to end non-revocable parole.

Sep 29, 2010

Failed state parole system almost cost LAPD officers their lives…again
Parolee-at-large tries to kill 3 officers

Last night in the 1600 block of Temple Avenue, LAPD officers shot and killed a parolee-at-large who assaulted them with a high-powered assault rifle.

Sep 20, 2010

LAPD officers furious about Senator Romero’s inflammatory ‘shoot to kill’ remarks

The Los Angeles Police Protective League is incensed over comments made Friday by State Senator Gloria Romero regarding the recent LAPD shooting of a knife-wielding man who threatened a pregnant woman and police officers.

Sep 16, 2010

LAPPL Endorses Meg Whitman for Governor

Today the Los Angeles Police Protective League endorsed Meg Whitman for California governor in the general election.

Sep 15, 2010

Wanted parolee in Valley killing highlights parole system failures
Omar Armando Loera is one of over 13,000 parolees unaccounted for

In most classrooms in America, answering 15% of the questions right is a failing grade.

Sep 12, 2010

LAPPL Golf Tournament renamed in honor of the late LAPD Chief Daryl Gates

The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) announced that its annual golf tournament has been renamed the Chief Daryl F. Gates Memorial Golf Tournament.

Sep 9, 2010

Response Statement on Los Angeles Times Report Regarding Officer Frank Hernandez

The Los Angeles Times reported today that veteran LAPD Officer Frank Hernandez has been involved in two previous officer-involved shootings.

Aug 26, 2010

Los Angeles Police Protective League Says YES on 23

Citing the need to protect the Los Angeles Police Department's already strained budget from further cuts as a result of California's global warming law (AB 32), the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) today announced its support for Yes on 23, the California Jobs Initiative.

Aug 6, 2010

LAPD to honor Mayor Villaraigosa, Sheriff Lee Baca and Dodgers owner Frank McCourt

This year’s Los Angeles Police Protective League’s (LAPPL) Eagle & Badge Foundation Gala on August 21, which will honor Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, is expected to attract a larger audience than ever before.

Jul 28, 2010

LAPPL endorses Steve Cooley for Attorney General

The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) today joined other public safety organizations in supporting Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley for California Attorney General.

Jul 15, 2010

Police officers react to revelation that felon's street gang ties are not considered by Corrections officials when classifying and monitoring parolee

The day after the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck questioned the ill-conceived parole policies of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), which nearly claimed the lives of two Los Angeles police officers, the Los Angeles Times revealed that a felon's street gang affiliation is not considered when determining how to classify and monitor parolees like Javier Joseph Rueda, a Vineland Boys gang member.

Jul 14, 2010

Failed state parole early-release program nearly costs LAPD officers their lives

The ill-conceived parole policies of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) nearly claimed the lives of two Los Angeles Police officers this week when a hard-core gang member, classified as a “low-level, non-violent” parolee, opened fire on two officers who were attempting to stop him for a DUI offense.

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