Fourth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration NA12011rf

January 17, 2013

What:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast Celebration

When:
Saturday, January 19, 2013
8 a.m.

Where:
University of Southern California’s Town and Gown Center
665 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles 90089

Who:
LAPD Police Commissioners
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck
LAPD Assistant Chief Earl C. Paysinger, Director, Office of Operations
LAPD Lieutenant Valencia Thomas, Officer-in-Charge, Community Relations Section
C.L. Max Nikias, President, University of Southern California
Chief John Thomas, Department of Public Safety, USC
Los Angeles Police Foundation Members
Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union
Special Guests and VIP Representatives

Why:
To celebrate the life, legacy and vision of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. by commemorating a transformative partnership between the LAPD and the African American community throughout the entire City of Los Angeles.

Over the years, the LAPD has been committed to restoring public confidence along with building trust and respect between officers and the communities they serve.

The Department has pledged to partner with the community to reduce fear and the incidence of crime and to help guide the youth of Los Angeles toward a successful path.

**Media personnel should enter through Gates 2 & 3 to receive parking directions**