LAPPL In The News Whether it's Chief Moore making a public appeal for more power, the rising violent crime rate in Los Angeles, or extreme proposals on policing across the country, the League continues to be a vocal advocate to protect our profession, our department and our community. Below are a few news clips covering the last week. LAPD Officers' Union: Chief Should Not Have Direct Power to Fire The union that represents most LAPD officers pushed back this week against Chief Michel Moore's statements that he'd like direct authority to fire officers accused of serious misconduct, saying the current police disciplinary system, while complicated and largely invisible to the public, is fair and prevents abuses of power. NBC 4 Video Amid coronavirus pandemic, LAPD reports 14% increase in homicides compared to last year "Now is not the time to be cutting budgets and taking a reactionary approach to these type of things because we're just going to see these crime rates increase," said Robert Harris, a director on the board of the LAPPL. "We're going to continue to see people lose their lives." ABC 7 Video As cuts begin at LAPD, Chief tells troops to 'show your relevance' Craig Lally said a lot of people are talking about defunding the police without a clear idea of what that even means — "they're putting the cart before the horse." Given the force reduction, Lally said he expects there to be "massive shortages over the next few years in patrol," and new demands for more cops from residents angry about rising crime. LA Times/MSN News Berkeley Moves Toward Removing Police From Traffic Stops “I think what Berkeley is doing is nuts," said Mark Cronin, a director with the Los Angeles Police Protective League, a union for officers. Cronin, a former traffic officer, said cities can't rely on unattended traffic signals or camera lights to catch bad drivers and that people are needed to educate motorists on safe driving. But those people also need backup and the authority to arrest should they encounter a driver who is intoxicated, armed and fleeing a crime, or wanted on other charges. Associated Press/NY Times ‌ About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 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. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com ‌ ‌ ‌ LA Police Protective League | 1308 West Eighth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!