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WHAT: News Conference

WHEN: Monday, February 6, 2017 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Los Angeles Police Headquarters Facility Courtyard* 100 West 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 *In case of rain, the conference will be held in room 257B (Studio)

WHO: Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles Police Department Sheriff Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Mr. Steve Robinson, Chair, 1st Responder Challenge

WHY: The public safety community will participate in the Run to Remember-Los Angles. The half marathon and 10K race, hosted at Caruso’s The Grove, is modeled after the notable Run to Remember in Boston, will bring the community and first responders together to pay tribute to members of public safety and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

There will be a First Responder Challenge in which public safety agencies will enter teams of five or more officers to compete. The top three teams will earn a donation to a charity of their choice.

CONTACT: For more information, please visit: www.RunToRememberLA.org or email Mr. Steve Balfour, Run to Remember Race Director at sbalfour@me.com. For race day press inquiries, please contact Emily Davis at edavis@caruso.com.