Los Angeles, August 30, 2012 – The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) joins with other California police organizations who have condemned the negotiations tactics featured on the website of law firm Lackie, Dammeier & McGill, which focus on representing some law enforcement associations in California.

The LAPPL is NOT affiliated with this law firm and does not subscribe to the hardball tactics that the law firm promotes in their “playbook.” The League joins the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, Santa Ana Police Officers Association and the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff’s Association who have all have criticized the firm’s tactics. Tom Dominguez, President of Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, said it best: “Tactics like these erode the public trust in law enforcement.”

The LAPPL has a proven track record of working with City officals to ensure that public safety comes first and is proud to say that it has achieved success through collaboration during negotiations, not through intimation.

Contact: Eric Rose (805) 624-0572 or Paul Haney (626) 755-4759