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Mar 28 2014, 12:00 AM

LAX GATEWAY PYLONS TO GO DARK IN SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONAL EARTH HOUR

WHAT: The 100-foot-tall LAX Gateway pylons that illuminate the entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will light solid green one hour before Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29. Then, during Earth Hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the pylons will be turned off as part of a coordinated worldwide effort to raise public awareness of the need for energy conservation.

Mar 27 2014, 12:00 AM

LAX JOINT CRIME TASK FORCE ARRESTS SUSPECTS FOR THEFTS AT LAX

(UPDATE: Following the service of 25 search warrants, the LAX Joint Crime Task Force detained 14 people for questioning. A total of six arrests were made, four for receiving stolen property and two for outstanding warrants.

This is an ongoing investigation and will likely result in additional arrests. Detectives will now work to link those arrested to specific theft cases, which is expected to clear many of the open theft investigations.)

The LAX Joint Crime Task Force (LAX-CTF), comprised of Los Angeles Airport Police and Los Angeles Police Department detectives, today served 25 search warrants following an ongoing investigation into property stolen from passengers’ luggage or directly from aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Numerous items were recovered during the service of search warrants and arrests.

Mar 25 2014, 12:00 AM

ASSEMBLY BILL TO UPGRADE PEACE OFFICER STATUS FOR LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE SIGNED AND APPROVED BY STATE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNER

(Los Angeles, California – March 25, 2014) In October 2013, Assembly Bill 128 was approved by the California State legislature and signed by Governor Jerry Brown. The legislation gives Los Angeles Airport Police Officers the same policing powers as municipal law enforcement agencies like the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles Port Police and Los Angeles Police Department.

Mar 24 2014, 12:00 AM

LAX RECEIVES AIRPORT REVENUE NEWS AWARD FOR BEST CONCESSION PROGRAM DESIGN

(Los Angeles, CA – March 24, 2014) The ongoing revitalization of Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) overall dining, specialty and duty-free retail program has been recognized for excellence by Airport Revenue News (ARN) for “Airport with The Best Concession Program Design, Large Airport Division.”

Mar 21 2014, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE SWEARS IN TWO POLICE OFFICERS

(Los Angeles, California – March 21, 2014) Today’s graduation ceremony held at the Los Angeles Police Academy at Elysian Park marked the start of a career with the Los Angeles Airport Police Division for Officers Blare Bergman and Rafaela Faulkner.

Among the 25 graduates of Class 10-13, Class Treasurer Officer Blare Bergman and Class Secretary Officer Rafaela Faulkner, were both selected by their classmates.

Mar 21 2014, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT POLICE SOFTBALL TEAM “BRAVO TANGO’ WINS TROPHY IN FIRST SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

(Los Angeles, California – March 21, 2014) Los Angeles Airport Police’s softball team won a trophy for first place in the first annual Southwest Airlines Softball Tournament in Los Angeles. Team Bravo Tango, established in 2009, consists of 10 sworn and civilian members of Airport Police Division.

Mar 18 2014, 12:00 AM

OFFICIALS RELEASE REPORT ON RESPONSE, RECOVERY EFFORTS OF NOVEMBER 1 ACTIVE-SHOOTER INCIDENT AND RESULTING DISRUPTION AT LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

(Los Angeles, California – March 18, 2014) Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) officials today released a report on the response and recovery efforts following the November 1, 2013, active-shooter incident and resulting disruption at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Suspect Paul Ciancia shot and killed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Officer Gerardo Hernandez, and wounded a passenger and two other TSA officers inside Terminal 3.

Mar 14 2014, 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE CRIME TASK FORCE DETECTIVES RECOGNIZED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AT U.S. ATTORNEY’S ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

(Los Angeles, California – March 13, 2014) Los Angeles Airport Police Crime Task Force Detectives Michael Woodard and Greg Bonstrom will be recognized for distinguished service by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their participation in the high-profile arrest of former Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers involved in a federal drug-trafficking corruption ring.

Mar 14 2014, 12:00 AM

AIRPORT POLICE SERGEANTS GRADUATE FROM SHERMAN BLOCK SUPERVISORY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

(Los Angeles, California – February 12, 2014) Five Los Angeles Airport Police Sergeants recently graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI). Sergeants Troye Holmes, a 24-year veteran of the Airport Police Division; Martha Hall with 22 years of service; Robert Richardson with 30 years; and Marlo Richardson and Anthony Boisselle, both with 15 years on the force; each completed the intensive leadership development program and participated in commencement ceremonies.

Mar 14 2014, 12:00 AM

WESTCHESTER ELKS LODGE “LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT” RECOGNIZED OFFICER MAXINE FORD

(Los Angeles, California – March 12, 2014) Los Angeles Airport Police Officer Maxine Ford, a five-year veteran assigned to Patrol Services Section, was honored as Officer of the Year on March 11, 2014 at Law Enforcement Appreciation Night hosted by the Westchester Elks Lodge. This event was held to recognize and honor law enforcement’s finest sworn/civilian men and women, whose service to the Westchester community has set them apart over the past year.

Mar 12 2014, 12:00 AM

REIGN TO HOST "SALUTE TO HEROES NIGHT" PRESENTED BY ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The Ontario Reign announced their Salute to Heroes Night that is presented by the Ontario International Airport (ONT) to benefit the USO Ontario on Sunday, April 6.

ONT will have a prominent presence during the 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6 Reign game with dropping the ceremonial puck, recognizing the USO Ontario on the stage during an intermission and holding a silent auction throughout the game with a military themed jersey signed by the Reign team. There are two special ticket links that will offer fundraising dollars for the USO Ontario and a way to donate tickets for servicemen and women. Both links will raise much needed funds for the USO Ontario.

Mar 03 2014, 12:00 AM

LATEST ISSUE OF LAX CONNECTION E-NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

(L os Angeles, California – March 3, 2014) The latest issue of LAX ConnectionE-newsletter is now available online at http://www.lawa.org/LAWANewsletters.aspx . The newsletter provides information to the public and the travel-tourism industry about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) passenger services and air service developments.

This issue features news on US Airways now located in Terminal 3; LA-landmark Engine Co. No. 28 restaurant opening in Terminal 8; Air France and KLM relocating to the new Tom Bradley International Terminal March 30; voting for LAX for Favorite Airport Approach 2014; Norwegian Air debuting service at LAX using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Scandinavia March 1; and Saudi Arabian Airlines (“Saudia”) launching service at LAX March 31.