Festivities Planned for LAPD Rampart Division Open HouseEvent Will Be the First Open House at Station’s New Location NA09264rh

WHAT:    
Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) first open house event at its new Rampart Division location.  Visuals include station tours, children’s games and meet-and-greet opportunities with LAPD personnel.
        
WHEN:    
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
        
WHERE:    
Rampart Community Police Station
1401 W 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017

WHO:    
Los Angeles City Councilmember Ed P. Reyes, District 1
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti, District 13
LAPD Captain III Steven A. Ruiz, Commanding Officer, Rampart Area
LAPD Officers and special guests    

WHY:    
To extend an open invitation from the LAPD’s Rampart Division for everyone to attend the Division’s first annual open house at the new police station.  

Tours of the station will give the public opportunities to see what goes on "behind the scenes" at one of the newest LAPD stations.  There will also be free food, activities for children, and a raffle for bicycles and gifts.  Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to meet officers, recruiters, LAPD mentors and community support groups.

The open house is being cosponsored by the City of Los Angeles offices of Councilmember’s Eric Garcetti and Ed P. Reyes.     
CONTACT:    
For further information, contact Officer Johannes Gering or Sergeant Mike Seguin at Rampart’s Community Relations Office, 213-484-3068.