Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers' Association (LAAPOA)

08/12/2026

In 2021, Ruth Delgado became the first LAXPD detective to join the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task Force, the largest co-located task force in the nation. Earlier this year, she was recognized as Officer of the Year by Westchester Elks Lodge #2050 for her exemplary contributions to public safety. In our latest LAAPOA News article, she shares her reaction to this honor, insights on her work and gratitude for the colleagues who’ve aided her success. Read it at laapoa.com/2026/08/detective-ruth-delgado-honored-for-work-on-human-trafficking-task-force!

08/11/2026

Los Angeles has yet to install any of the 125 automated speed enforcement cameras planned under a statewide pilot program, despite an earlier city timeline that projected the devices would be installed and ready for testing by July.

The delay comes as speeding remains a leading factor in traffic crashes across California.

08/10/2026

Los Angeles police are rolling out a new siren, and you don’t just hear it. It rattles your bones. The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren and amplifies that sound through its speakers, “penetrating solid materials [and] allowing vehicle operators and nearby pedestrians to feel the sound waves.”

The Los Angeles Police department announced its intention to install the low-frequency Rumbler siren into 20 black-and-white vehicles before a larger expansion. The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren and amplifies that sound through its speakers.

08/10/2026

08/06/2026

LAX is getting nearly $290 million in federal money for a new terminal access road — another piece of an airport overhaul already marked by construction, road closures and traffic detours.

LAX receives $289.3M from the U.S. DOT for a new terminal access road as part of the airport's ongoing $30B capital improvement and traffic overhaul.

08/04/2026

In addition to the National Night Out events highlighted in our previous post, the LAXPD will host its free community event today from 4–7 p.m. at the LAX-it lot, located east of Terminal 1 (10285 Post Way). Join us for an evening of food, fellowship and community as we celebrate the partnerships that help keep our neighborhoods safe. We hope to see you there!

08/04/2026

This evening, thousands of people across the country will gather to celebrate National Night Out, an annual event that promotes positive police–community partnerships and camaraderie in an effort to make our cities safer, more caring places to live. Across L.A. County, residents will have the opportunity to enjoy block parties, cookouts, recreational activities, vehicle displays, K-9 demonstrations and more while getting to know the first responders who serve and protect their neighborhoods. Here is a small sampling of events taking place today. Be sure to check with your local law enforcement agency to find a National Night Out event near you!

08/04/2026

Today marks the 236th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard! Since its founding on this day in 1790 as the Revenue Cutter Service, this branch of our nation’s military has safeguarded America’s shores through maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, environmental protection and countless other critical missions. True to its motto, Semper Paratus (Latin for “Always Ready”), the Coast Guard has faithfully served our nation for more than two centuries. We proudly salute Coast Guardsmen, past and present, for their unwavering service and sacrifice.

07/31/2026

L.A. County prosecutors charged LAPD Officer Daniel Flores with felony eavesdropping for making secret recordings of his colleagues’ racist, sexist and homophobic comments on the job. Flores faces 16 felony counts of eavesdropping on or recording confidential communications — crimes that carry a sentence of up to 13 years in prison, if convicted.

Los Angeles County prosecutors on Friday charged an LAPD officer with felony eavesdropping for making secret recordings of his colleagues' racist, sexist and homophobic comments on the job.