Los Angeles Police Department Hosts the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Forum NA1117SF

WHAT:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Forum

WHEN:
Thursday, June 2, 2011
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE:
Elysian Park Police Academy
Rock Garden
1880 N. Academy Drive
Los Angeles, California 90012
    
WHO:
LAPD Commissioner Robert M. Saltzman
LAPD Commissioner Alan J. Skobin
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck
LAPD Assistant Chief Sandy Jo MacArthur, Director, Officer of Administrative Services
LAPD Captain Michelle Veenstra, Commanding Officer, Training Division
LAPD Captain Beatrice Girmala, Commanding Officer, Hollywood Division
Dr. Luann Pannell, Director, Police Training and Education
LGBT Community and Business Leaders
WHY:
During the event, the LAPD’s Police Training and Education will recognize the graduates from the LGBT Community Police Academy.  Each participant has made a commitment to support and maintain a strong relationship with the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department.  In addition, Police Chief Charlie Beck will address the continued efforts made by the LAPD to strengthen partnerships with the LGBT community in the spirit of openness and transparency.

CONTACT:    For more information, please contact Senior Lead Officer Alessandra Moura, Community Relations Section at (213) 486-6009, or e-mail her at: 36688@lapd.lacity.org.