South Traffic Division Christmas Toy Giveaway NA15246aj

December 18, 2015

WHAT: Toy giveaway for families identified by South Traffic Division.

WHEN: Saturday, December 19, 2015 9:00 am – 11:00 am

WHERE: Baldwin Hills Plaza (lower level), South Traffic Division 4125 S. Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90008

WHO: LAPD Captain II David Kowalski, South Traffic Division Commanding Officer LAPD South Traffic Division Personnel LAPD South Traffic Division Cadets

WHY: South Traffic Division has identified 12 to 15 families with approximately 30 children who are in need of assistance. These families have been chosen by police officers, who they have encountered in the community, to receive Christmas gifts. These families have been affected by serious or fatal injuries to family members due to traffic collisions in 2015.

South Traffic Division will also be promoting safe driving by providing new bumper stickers to community members to reduce hit and run collisions and increase safe driving during the holiday season.

The South Traffic Division Cadets will also be interacting with the community with the fundraising of Christmas trees.

CONTACT: For further information, please contact South Traffic Division Sergeant Steve Smith at 323-421-2588.