For Immediate Release

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

Los Angeles, June 30, 2009 – The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) entered the blogosphere last week with the launch of the official LAPPL blog.

LAPPL Directors and other public safety experts will be regularly posting items at www.lapplblog.com and invite their members and those interested in policing issues to join the dialogue. Reader feedback is welcomed and encouraged as the LAPPL broadens its communications efforts with both its membership and the public.

"The goal of the blog is to provide insight into law enforcement from a police officer's perspective," said Paul M. Weber, LAPPL President. "As officers, we want Los Angeles residents to know the challenges we face in policing the city. At the same time, we want residents to share their perspective on public safety issues with us, hopefully resulting in a lively and constructive forum."

The LAPPL blog will also follow a number of other law enforcement-related blogs, serving as a one-stop resource for relevant news and commentary. Additionally, the League is preparing to integrate Twitter into the blog, according to Weber.

About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,800 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com.