Los Angeles Airport Police
The Los Angeles Airport Police Division (sometimes referred to as "LAWAPD" or LAXPD") is the second largest airport police agency in the United States behind the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County, with more than 1,100 law enforcement, security and staff. It also has the largest civilian Airport security force in the nation. LAX Police is a division of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). The City department that owns and operates four airports in Southern California: Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, LA/Palmdale Regional and Van Nuys (general aviation). Although currently working very closely with the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles Airport Police is a separate entity, primarily due to the Airport Police having specialized training and funding resources.
Read more about Los Angeles Airport Police: Early History - 1946-1959, Airport Security Division - 1959-1981, Boarding Services Bureau (Anti-Hijack Detail) - 1973 - 1981, Airport Security Bureau - 1981 - 1984, Los Angeles Airport Police - 1984 - Present, Uniforms, Rank Structure, Civilian Oversight, LAPD Merger Attempts, Partnership With LAPD, Selection and Training Standards, Current Status, Fallen Officers, Chiefs
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