LAPPL Sues City of LA and Chief Moore for Negligence, Demands City Take Action to Protect Officers Dear Member, Yesterday, outside counsel for the LAPPL filed this lawsuit in California Superior Court to compel the City to take action to protect the safety of our members. The introduction to the lawsuit states: “The City of Los Angeles perpetrated one of the worst security breaches in recent memory, releasing service photographs of undercover officers pursuant to a California Public Records Act request; all without notifying any of the affected officers or even informing their union, the Los Angeles Police Protective League, of the pending request. This lawsuit seeks to compel the City to take all necessary actions, including legal action, to prevent further harm and to protect the safety of those undercover officers who now face potentially grave risks as a direct result of the City’s actions.” Initial media coverage of this lawsuit is below:   Lawsuit filed against LAPD Chief Moore after thousands of officers' identities leaked online A new lawsuit has been filed against Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore, after the identities and photos of thousands of officers, including under cover officers, were accidentally posted online through a Public Records Act request. CBS Los Angeles LAPD police union sues Chief Moore, wants images of undercover officers taken offline The union representing Los Angeles police rank and file sued Chief Michel Moore on Tuesday to force the department to stop making officers’ photos public and to claw back images of undercover officers given out under the state’s public records law. Los Angeles Times L.A. detective: 'They don't care about the safety of our officers' Jamie McBride says the LAPD releasing thousands of officers' personal information by mistake for a public records request is the worst security breach he's seen in his 32-year career. He evaluates what this means for the officers who's information was leaked. NewsNation Police Union Files Lawsuit Against Chief Moore The LAPPL (Los Angeles Police Protective League), the union of LAPD, is filing a lawsuit Tuesday morning against Chief Michel Moore and the City, the Current has learned from sources close to the union. WestSide Current   The League will continue to update you as this important issue develops. Very Truly Yours, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Los Angeles Police Protective League About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents more than 9,200 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. Our Links Los Angeles Police Protective League | 1308 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 251-4554 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!