“Grand Re-Opening” LAPD Elysian Park Academy NA16186lp

WHAT:
Re-opening ceremony of the LAPD Elysian Park Academy

WHEN:
Thursday, September 15, 2016 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:
LAPD Elysian Park Academy
1880 North Academy Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90012

WHO:
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck

WHY:
The Chief of Police and the Los Angeles Police Department Training Division will be celebrating the grand re-opening of its newly renovated, academy site, the historic home to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The event will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the new facilities, as well as static displays by specialized units. This unique event will welcome to its newly renovated academy past and present LAPD Command Staff , City Council Members, Police Commissioners, the Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club, as well as members of the community.

MEDIA:
Media parking will be available on Malvina Avenue, east of Academy Drive

PARKING:
PIO will be available to direct media to parking area.

CONTACT:
For additional information contact Dora Salas, LAPD In-Service Training Division, at (323) 612-4460.