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Every day LAPD officers perform acts of heroism, both small and large. A few weeks ago, Metro Division Officers Cody MacArthur and Nicolas Chacon were driving home from a 14-hour shift when they witnessed a horrific traffic accident. ⁠

The union that represents Los Angeles police, said that the changes will hinder public safety.

“We want to come up with ways to reduce biases and we want reform, but we want it to be fair for our officers and we want it to actually work,” said Los Angeles Police Protective League director Joe Massie. He claims that a large number of illegal guns are seized during traffic and pedestrian stops. According to the LAPPL, in 2021 the Newton Divison of LAPD recovered 817 firearms during 726 incidents. Of those incidents 699 arrests were made, 507 of which came after traffic stops.

“This is going to leave those guns — leave those bad drivers on the road and it’s going to hurt people of all communities regardless of your skin color,” said Massie.

LAPPL President Craig Lally joins the John & Ken show to discuss the endorsement of LA Mayoral candidate Rick Caruso.

LAPPL Director Jamie McBride joins the John & Ken Show on KFI 640 AM to disclose the details of the $3 million, no bid, pay-to-play contract with a sitting City Commissioner for COVID-19 testing for City employees.

When does a criminal crew try to rob someone at gunpoint during the middle of the day? When they don't fear prosecution. When your DA says no gun enhancements. Shootings, murders, robberies during the middle of the day are now the norm.

SB 2 Is a biased and unfair approach to police officer certification. For more info go to: https://www.lapd.com/sb2-unfair

It’s the most challenging time in decades to be a police officer. We could not do it without strong support and love at home. Our families carry the burden of our profession as well. These amazing women, Wives of Los Angeles Police Officers, are addressing those issues head-on using a positive approach to be a voice for officers and our families. We appreciate their work!

Over 47 hours in L.A. 18 people were shot, 4 of them murdered. All of them were either Black or Hispanic. The youngest was 19. Send a clear message to the Police Commission that it's time to end the violence in our city by going to:

Last week, DA Gascon attempted to remove "enhanced" sentences for the accused murderers of three law enforcement officers. Their families speak out against Gascon's ploy to take away tougher sentencing for cop killers.

LAPPL Director Jerretta Sandoz reaffirms the League's support for the officer involved in the Metro Los Angeles incident.

From every corner of our city, LAPD and the LAPPL wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. (P.S. Watch to the end for a blooper reel.)

The City of Los Angeles impounds the cars of unlicensed drivers for up to 30 days, which costs an average of $2000. Mayor Villaraigosa and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck want to end that practice—but the police rank and file say that would endanger public safety. As we’ll hear, it’s all about the lives--and livelihoods--of illegal immigrants, who aren’t allowed to get licenses in the first place.

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