Automated Photo Red Light Enforcement News Conference

What:
News Conference announcing the installation and activation of a new photo red light traffic enforcement camera within Operations-Central Bureau

When:
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
9:15 a.m.

Where:
Intersection of South Soto Street and East Olympic Boulevard

Who:
Councilmember José Huizar, Council District No. 14
Deputy Chief Richard A. Roupoli, C/O, Special Operations Bureau
Commander Louis Gray, Assistant C/O, Operations-Central Bureau
Captain William A. Fierro, C/O, Hollenbeck Area
Captain Mark Olvera, C/O, Hollenbeck Patrol Division
Captain Kevin F. McCarthy, C/O, Emergency Operations Division
Lieutenant Roger Corso, Acting C/O, Central Traffic Division
Sergeant Matthew MacWillie, Traffic Coordination Section

Why:
The Los Angeles Police Department, Central Traffic Division, has new automated enforcement cameras at the intersection of Soto Street and Olympic Boulevard. The news conference will highlight the system’s capabilities and advise the motoring public of its existence.

DVDs from the equipment manufacturer, detailing the features and explaining how it is utilized to assist traffic officers, will be distributed to the media at the conclusion of the news conference.

For further information, contact Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.