Shop with a Cop NR17155rh

WHAT: The Los Angeles Police Department’s South Traffic Division will conduct a “Shop with a Cop” event.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 6 p.m.

WHERE: Staples – Baldwin Hills 3201 W Santa Rosilia Dr Los Angeles, CA 90008

** Officers will meet the designated children at South Traffic Division at 5:30 pm **

**Media wanting to film officers shopping with the kids should meet at Staples at 6 p.m.**

WHO: LAPD Captain Jonathan Tom, South Traffic Division Commanding Officer

Staples-Baldwin Hills Mr. Anderson

WHY: The program is being established as part of the continuing community outreach to help make the beginning of the school year start off on the right foot.

There will be 25 lucky children who will receive a $100 gift card for Staples.

Staples will close the store and South Traffic Officers will help the children shop for school supplies.

MEDIA PARKING: Media is encouraged to park in the Staples parking lot.

CONTACT: For questions, please contact Sergeant Steven Smith or Officer Heath Adams, South Traffic Division Community Traffic Safety Unit, at (323) 421-2588.