56 Members of the LAPD Recognized During Awards Ceremony NA13194dm

WHAT:
The Los Angeles Police Department will be presenting awards to sworn and civilian personnel for Heroism and Humanitarianism.

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
10 a.m.

WHERE:
LAPD Police Administration Building
Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium
100 West First Street
Los Angeles, CA  90012

WHO:
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck
Los Angeles Police Commander William Murphy, Personnel and Training Bureau
Award Recipients and their Families

WHY:
During the ceremony, 13 members of the Los Angeles Police Department will receive the Lifesaving Medal, 31 will receive the Police Meritorious Service Medal and 12 will receive the Police Star.

A strict criterion governs the awards.  Personnel were selected by the Department for bravery and outstanding service, or for showing great compassion and for having gone beyond the call of duty in their response to fellow human beings.

CONTACT:
For more information, please contact Officer Gilbert Centeno, Personnel and Training Bureau at (213) 486-4740.