WHAT:
Chief’s Monthly News Availability

WHEN:
Thursday, May 6, 2004
11:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Dispatch Center
100 North Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles

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

Chief Bratton will discuss the City’s current crime trends and crime statistics. In addition, new information that includes video surveillance and a reward offer in the "Stolen Stradivarius Cello" investigation will be given and the Police Unity Tour will be showcased.

Sergeant Catherine Plows, Media Relations Section prepared this news advisory, and may be contacted at 213-485-3586.