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Los Angeles Police Protective League
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| Los Angeles Police Protective League | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Los Angeles, California |
| Type: | 501(c)(5) |
| Top official: | Craig Lally, President |
| Year founded: | 1922 |
| Website: | Official website |
The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL), a 501(c)(5) law enforcement union based in Los Angeles, California, represented 9,900 police officers within the Los Angeles Police Department as of October 2016.[1]The group operated the Los Angeles Police Protective League Issues PAC, which acted as the political arm of the LAPPL.[2]
Mission
The LAPPL's mission, according to its website:[4]
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The mission of the Los Angeles Police Protective League is to vigilantly protect, promote, and improve the working conditions, legal rights, compensation and benefits of Los Angeles Police Officers.[5] |
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Background
The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) was formed as a 501(c)(5) law enforcement union based in Los Angeles, California. The organization represented 9,900 sworn police officers in the Los Angeles Police Department as of October 2016.[1] The organization began in 1922 to represent and negotiate salaries for both the Los Angeles Police Department and Fire Department and to provide a retirement fund for the two departments' members.[1]
The political arm of the LAPPL, the Los Angeles Police Protective League Issues PAC, was formed to represent Los Angeles law enforcement officers through legislative advocacy.
Services provided
Below is a list of the LAPPL's activities and member services, according to the group's website as of October 2016.[1]
- Contract negotiations
- Legal representation for members
- Dental, group life and disability insurance, legal defense plan
- League-paid death benefits for families of officers who die during active service
- Liaison with city council, courts, state and federal elected officials
- Representation with grievances, arbitrations, and unfair labor practices
- Assistance with workers’ compensation claims, sick leave, injured-on-duty matters, and service and disability pensions
- Sponsorship of an annual golf tournament that benefits the families of slain LAPD officers
- Scholarship fund for members’ dependents
- Annual College Day to promote lifetime learning
- Thin Blue Line, the organization's official monthly magazine
National and local affiliations
Below is a list of the organizations that the LAPPL was a part of or affiliated with as of October 2016.[1]
- NAPO: "National Association of Police Organizations, representing nearly 220,000 police officer members in 4,000 police associations nationwide."
- CCLEA: "California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations, representing 28 California police officer associations."
- Scale: "Southern California Alliance of Law Enforcement, representing 10 police officer associations."
- Big 11: "Big 11 is an informal association of the 11 largest sworn law enforcement associations in the State of California."
- Big 50: "An informal association of the 50 largest law enforcement associations in the United States."
Political activity
Endorsed candidates
Warren Furutani
In 2016, the LAPPL endorsed Warren Furutani (D), who ran for California State Senate District 35. Furutani ran against Steve Bradford (D).[6]
Local candidate endorsements
Past LAPPL endorsements of Los Angeles area candidates include Wendy Greuel (D) for mayor; Dennis Zine for city controller; and city council candidates Gilbert Cedillo (District 1), Nury Martinez (District 6), and Curren De Mille Price (District 9).[7]
Expenditures
2013
In 2013, the LAPPL's independent expenditure committee spent $1,349,364.19 on television, radio, internet, and direct mail advertisements in support of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel (D).[8]
Ballot measure activity
The LAPPL took positions on state and local ballot measures in California.
2017
Los Angeles, California, Civilian Review of Police Disciplinary Matters, Measure C
In 2017, the LAPPL supported Measure C, a police disciplinary hearing board selection measure in Los Angeles County. The measure proposed to give the city council the authority to enact an ordinance allowing police officers accused of misconduct to choose to appear before either a Board of Rights composed of two police officers and a civilian or a board of three civilians. The LAPPL claimed that the measure would give law enforcement more community oversight.[3]
2016
California Proposition 62, Repeal of the Death Penalty
In 2016, the LAPPL opposed California's Repeal of the Death Penalty proposition, which proposed to repeal the death penalty and to make life without the possibility of parole the maximum punishment for murder.[9]
California Proposition 66, Death Penalty Procedures
The LAPPL advocated the passage of California's 2016 Death Penalty Procedures initiative, which proposed to change the procedures governing state court appeals and petitions that challenge death penalty convictions and sentences.[9]
Overview of ballot measure support and opposition
The following table details the LAPPL's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:
| Ballot measure support and opposition for the Los Angeles Police Protective League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Status |
| Los Angeles, California, Civilian Review of Police Disciplinary Matters, Measure C (May 2017) | 2017 | Supported[3] | |
| California Proposition 66, Death Penalty Procedures | 2016 | Supported[9] | |
| California Proposition 62, Repeal of the Death Penalty | 2016 | Opposed[9] | |
| California Proposition 15, Biennial Lobbyist Fee and Public Campaign Funding Measure (June 2010) | 2010 | Opposed[10] |  Defeated
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Leadership
As of May 2017, the following individuals served on the board of directors for the Los Angeles Police Protective League:[11]
- Craig Lally, President
- Jerretta Sandoz, Vice President
- Robert Harris, Secretary
- Lou Turriaga, Treasurer
- Mark Cronin
- Steve Gordon
- Corina Lee
- Jamie McBride
- Hannu "TJ" Tarjamo
Finances
The following is a breakdown of Los Angeles Police Protective League's revenues and expenses as submitted to the IRS for the 2011 to 2015 fiscal years:
| Annual revenue and expenses for Los Angeles Police Protective League, 2011–2015 | ||
| Tax Year | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2015[12] | $12,129,204 | $10,140,809 |
| 2014[13] | $10,724,993 | $9,835,744 |
| 2013[14] | $12,454,611 | $11,854,792 |
| 2012[15] | $12,130,436 | $11,568,925 |
| 2011[15] | $12,348,748 | $10,865,143 |
Related programs
Los Angeles Police Protective League Issues PAC
The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) Issues PAC was one name for the political action committee related to the union. Other historical names for this committee, according to the California secretary of state, include the Los Angeles Police Protective League PAC and the Los Angeles Police Protective League Public Safety First Political Action Committee.[16]
Noteworthy events
NFL security
On August 31, 2016, the LAPPL filed a taxpayer lawsuit against the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team. According to former Los Angeles City Councilman Dennis Zine, the Los Angeles Police Department provided security for football games, but, while the team paid for security within the stadium, they did not pay for security outside of the stadium. The suit claimed that this cost taxpayers $200,000 per game. According to ABC News, the two sides had begun negotiations. The Rams put out a statement stating that the organization was "working with the LAPD to find solutions that work for everyone."[17]
Recent news
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See also
- Municipal elections in Los Angeles, California (2017)
- Ballot measure influencers, 2016
- Los Angeles, California, Civilian Review of Police Disciplinary Matters, Measure C (May 2017)
- Ballot measure influencers, 2017
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 LAPPL, "History," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Los Angeles Police Protective League Issues PAC," accessed September 30, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Los Angeles Times, "California bill would make it harder to punish police officers who have been accused of lying," April 19, 2017
- ↑ LAPPL, "Mission," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Los Angeles Wave, "State Senate race features former Assembly members," October 20, 2016
- ↑ LAPPL, "Political Endorsements," accessed November 7, 2016
- ↑ Cal-Access, "Los Angeles Police Protective League Independent Expenditure Committee," accessed May 8, 2017
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 California Fair Political Practices Commission, "November 2016 General Election," August 16, 2016
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Prop. 15, 2010, Top Opposing Donors," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ LAPPL, "Board of Directors," accessed May 8, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "IRS Form 990, LAPPL (2015)," accessed May 8, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "IRS Form 990, LAPPL (2014)," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ Guidestar, "IRS Form 990, LAPPL (2013)," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Guidestar, "IRS Form 990, LAPPL (2012)," accessed October 10, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Los Angeles Police Protective League Issues PAC," accessed September 30, 2016
- ↑ Channel 7-ABC News, "LAPD PROTECTIVE LEAGUE SAYS RAMS SHOULD PAY FOR ALL SECURITY AT HOME GAMES," September 1, 2016
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