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![]() The St. Patrick’s Day Hike & Beach Party was a huge success thanks to our participants and donors. For story and photos from the event click here » Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support: ![]() Thanks to our in-kind sponsors for the donation of their products: True Blue Gala In the evening’s program, Officers Julia Peat and Joseph Marrone were presented with Crystal Angel Awards for their outstanding work with the Juvenile Impact Program, a paramilitary style intervention camp for at risk youth. Speeches delivered by Chief Bratton, Mayor Villaraigosa and the evening’s honoree, television and film producer, Jerry Bruckheimer continued to elaborate on the impressive and crucial work of the LAPD. Thanks to the hard work of co-chairs Jim Wiatt and Jeffrey Katzenberg, the event raised $1.1 million. A very special thanks to all of our sponsors who made it all possible: Five-Star Sponsor: Four Star Sponsors: Three Star Sponsors: Two Star Sponsors: One Star Sponsors: Advertisers: Contributors:
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On Wednesday October 29th, the Los Angeles Police Foundation partnered with AT&T to sponsor the 2008 LAPD Women’s Leadership Conference at the Universal Hilton for over 1,000 attendees. The annual conference is open to all LAPD female personnel with the mission to develop the skills of LAPD women, by imparting knowledge through vision, to enhance their promotability, offer career opportunities and empower them to be successful in various aspects of their lives. Diverse LAPD groups exhibited informational booths including the Los Angeles Women Police Officer’s Association, Los Angeles Police Autism Support Group, and many others. Guests enjoyed a rich program of discussion panels and speakers hosted by Mistress of Ceremonies Michaela Pereira, co-anchor of the KTLA Channel 5 Morning News. Among the speakers were Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Chief William Bratton, Commissioner Andrea Sheridan Ordin, Assistant Chief Sharon Papa, and Rikki Klieman who introduced the conference’s special honoree, Angie Dickinson. Angie Dickinson, a Golden Globe-award winning television and film actress starred in the 1970s crime drama, “Police Woman,” as Sergeant Suzanne “Pepper” Anderson, the first successful female TV police officer. A moving talk and slideshow was also delivered by co-authors of “Women at Ground Zero: Stories of Courage and Compassion,” Susan Hagen and Mary Carouba. The two women shared their story of how they were inspired to acknowledge women who responded the 9/11 terrorist attacks after reacting to the noticeable absence of women in the media portrayals of the rescue workers at the World Trade Center. Tiki Beach Bash August 2008 ![]() Thank you to everyone who showed their support to the Police Foundation’s Juvenile Impact Program at the Labor Day Weekend Tiki Beach Bash at Gladstone’s in Malibu! A very special thanks to Gladstone’s Restaurant who catered a 3-course buffet on the beach. Guests enjoyed Hawaiian dancing performance and instruction from the Ohana Polynesia dance group. The night ended with a magnificent fireworks display.
2006 Record Year for Grants Awarded by the Police Foundation Since the Police Foundation was founded in 1998, it has awarded more than 200 hundred grants to the Los Angeles Police Department. This year was a very exciting year because the Foundation received a record number of grant requests, 88 in all. Of those 88 58 were approved and there are still 12 pending approval. Of the 58 approved, the Foundation has funded 68% and it is anticipated the remainder will be funded within the first quarter of 2007. The majority of the grants were for training, youth programs, technology, community relations and equipment. The number of training requests nearly doubled and requests for youth programs tripled. The Police Foundation is the largest private funding source for LAPD and all this is made possible by your support and generous donations. We sincerely thank you and look forward to partnering a continued partnership and for a safer city and a stronger Department. No Discount Here: Target Gives $200K for LAPD Program July 2008 ![]() (Pictured from Left to Right, Karen Wagener, LAPF President, Bryan Nagel, Director of Assets Protection for the Target Corporation and William Bratton, Chief of Police.) Retail giant Target Corp. has donated $200,000 to pay for a new software program that’s expected to help the Los Angles Police Department (LAPD) track crime reports and other data on a real-time basis, giving officials of the agency timely and accurate information as they figure assignments of personnel and other resources. The program is called the Citywide Crime and Resources Dashboard, and will be financed with the grant from Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Target Corp., which operates the Target discount retail stores and other chains. The retailer made the grant to the Los Angeles Police Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides various forms of support to LAPD. The project is part of the “Target & Blue” program, which includes other links between the retailer and various local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, according to Bryan Nagel, director of assets protection for Target. Analysts at the LAPD Regional Crime Center will use the program to monitor such data as the number of police officers on duty, their various assignments, levels of demand for service, and any emergencies that arise, among other conditions. The data will be compared to various benchmarks, allowing analysts and commanders to adjust assignments accordingly, according to LAPD officials. Nagel said that Target has dedicated 5% of its income to various charitable and community efforts since it began operations in 1962. LAPD Chief William Bratton said he hopes that the new program funded by the retailer’s latest donation will pay precious dividends on the streets of the city. “This partnership is a major step in our collective efforts to ensure public safety in the Los Angeles region, and I look forward to a long and successful Target & Blue partnership aimed at our bottom line, which is fewer victims.” E-Policing, New Web-based Resource This form of community-based policing via the Web allows the Department to release critical information to vast audiences in a more-timely manger. E-policing is a two-way form of communication that could have a major impact on crime reduction through newsletters, crime alerts and public notices, all sent by e-mail. This method of communication will allow LAPD to inform the public when crimes occur, what to look out for and how to remain safe. E-policing raises the bar with limitless capabilities for instant, widespread communication. LAPD is confident this technology will allow officers to work more efficiently and improve communication with Los Angeles residents and businesses. Current methods for communication are limited to monthly publication cycles and community meeting schedules. Additionally, with E-policing LAPD can customize messages to target audiences. For instance, if a business-specific crime trend hit Ventura Boulevard, LAPD could narrow its circulation to business owners in the relevant area. E-policing might also lessen the intimidation factor often associated with face-to-face crime reporting, as users may report crimes without leaving home. The LAPD is looking at other ways to use E-policing which include distribution of information during citywide emergencies or disasters. To sign up for E-policing in your neighborhood go to www.lapdcrimemaps.org. |
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