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WHAT: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Harbor Division will conduct a “Walk a Cop to School” program event. Officers from Harbor Division have worked in partnership with the staff at George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School. Officers will pick up children at their homes, and walk them to school. Officers will be discussing traffic safety tips and answering questions during their walk to school.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 7:00 a.m. (Officers will pick up designated children from their homes)

WHERE: George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School 500 North Island Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744

** George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School / Officers will door knock various residences and pick up children for school.**Media wanting to film officers knocking on the doors of children’s homes should meet at George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School at 7am.**

WHO: LAPD Captain Lee Sands, Commanding Officer, South Traffic Division Administrative staff at George De La Torre Jr. Elementary School Los Angeles Unified School District Staff

WHY: The program is being established as part of the continuing community outreach to improve traffic safety awareness for children and the community. It also adds to the efforts of the mayor’s 2017 Vision Zero Action Plan.

MEDIA PARKING: Media is encouraged to park on Fries Avenue between “E” Street and “F” Street.

CONTACT: For questions, please contact Sergeant Steven Smith, South Traffic Division, Community Traffic & Safety Unit, at (213) 421-2588.