In 2024, law enforcement faced many of the same obstacles that have been hampering the profession in recent years — recruitment and retention issues, rising violent crime rates, officer health, […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Mastagni Holstedt, APC On November 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, by overwhelming […] Read More »

As we embrace the Thanksgiving season, many of us are reflecting on what we’re grateful for while preparing to reconnect with friends and family. This year, the tradition of travel […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Mastagni Holstedt, APC On April 17, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis (2024) 601 U.S. 346 […] Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Mastagni Holstedt, APC On September 6, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals partly upheld a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of Senate Bill […] Read More »

As we approach the critical 2024 election, LAAPOA is proud to present our official voter guide. This guide highlights the candidates and measures that align with the interests of public […] Read More »

LAAPOA is proud to continue our tradition of promoting the personal and professional development of law enforcement members and the community at large with our fourth annual Women’s Leadership and […] Read More »

As we mark the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, LAAPOA joins with the rest of our nation in reflecting on those tragic events that shook the […] Read More »

Large-scale, organized retail thefts, which often involve mobs of people rushing into stores and swiping items in plain sight, have devastated California businesses in recent years. These brazen crimes have led to significant financial losses for retailers and created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity for shoppers and employees alike. Read More »

By David E. Mastagni and Taylor Davies-Mahaffey Mastagni Holstedt, APC The debate continues on whether a person’s flight upon encountering law enforcement should be interpreted as a sign of guilt […] Read More »

In May, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warned that this summer’s travel season was expected to be the busiest ever — and it was right. The Friday before Memorial Day […] Read More »