Los Angeles: On Saturday, March 19, 2005, four LAPD officers will be participating in the 5th Annual U.S. Open.

Officers Troy Collins assigned to Planning and Research Division; Officer Patty Braendle, assigned to Rampart Division; and Officer Susie Gras, who works Wilshire Division, will compete against National and American Sumo Champions.

The event is scheduled to begin at 12:30 PM, and will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, West Building, 2nd Floor.

For additional information, please call 310-288-3641.