WHAT: News Conference

WHEN: Thursday, April 29, 2004, at 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Rampart Division Detectives, 303 S. Union Avenue, Los Angeles (2^nd floor)

WHO: Councilman Ed Reyes, 1^st District; Assistant Chief George Gascon, Captain Charlie Beck, Commanding Officer Rampart Area; Captain John Sherman, Assistant Commanding Officer Rampart Area; Detective Martie Hererra, Sexual Assault Unit; Ms. Cynthia Kim, Bankcard Services; Representatives from the following businesses: Baccaus, Boss Restaurant, J. J. Carpet, M. Callas, Napoleon, Rich River Development Incorporated and Torrance Draperies

Los Angeles: Rampart Detective Division is announcing the dedicating of a children’s room that was made possible through the combined efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department and local community businesses. This room will be used by Detectives to interview children and will serve as a waiting room for them.

The child's room was furnished by Bankcard Services of Los Angeles. Rampart Detective Division is proud to be in partnership with Bankcard Services, who oversaw the coordination of eight local businesses to design, construct, and furnish this special place. It is comforting to know that the children who come into contact with Rampart detectives and police officers will have a safe and inviting place to enjoy during their visit.

The media is encouraged to attend this special dedication.

For further information, please contact Lieutenant Don Lehman, Commanding Officer, Rampart Detective Division, at 213-207-2100.

This news advisory was prepared by Public Information Officer Lucy Diaz, Media Relations Section, at 213-485-3586.