Well... after many years of work, today the LASD authorized PMOs. The 2-day classes will start soon and there are some requirements (expert qual, some survey requirements and extra qualifications over the first six months, after which the program will be evaluated to see if it can/should be opened up to non-expert qualified department members. Cooperation with LAPD was instrumental in pushing the process forward and I am very grateful for their help.
Initial optics approved will be Trijicon RMR type 2, Aimpoint ACRO, and Sig Sauer Romeo 1PRO. No milling or dovetail mounts - must be a factory optic compatible configuration with useable iron sights with the optic installed.