[2] The LAPPL serves to protect the interests of LAPD officers through lobbying, legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education.
[4] Craig Lally was named as a "problem officer" in the Christopher Commission, an independent panel that proposed reforms in the wake of the 1991 police beating of Rodney King.
[8] The measure, despite opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union for its purported weakening of LAPD's disciplinary system, was passed by Los Angeles city voters.
[13] Between 2010 and 2020, LAPPL has directly contributed over $100,000 to Los Angeles City Council candidates, while its independent expenditure committees, which are not subject to donation limits, have spent millions of dollars.
[15] During the election, law enforcement unions, including LAPPL, had instead contributed over 75% of the $2.2 million raised by incumbent District Attorney Jackie Lacey.
"[24][25] In the wake of the George Floyd protests, the size of LAPD's planned budget has received significant widespread scrutiny and public outcry.
[29] LAPPL also runs a political action committee dubbed the Los Angeles Police Protective League Issues PAC.