Who: Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton

What: Monthly Media Availability Meeting

When: Thursday, August 21, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.

Where: Communications Dispatch Center -- Media Room, 3rd Floor, 100 North Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles

Los Angeles: Members of the media are cordially invited to attend the Monthly Media Availability Meeting, hosted by Chief of Police William J. Bratton. This media availability is consistent with Chief Bratton's mandate to foster an attitude of openness and cooperation between the Department and the public/media.

During the press availability, Chief Bratton will announce the most recent Los Angeles crime statistics and highlight the rise in assaults against Los Angeles police officers.

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

This media advisory was prepared by Lieutenant John Pasquariello, Officer-in-Charge, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.