Who: Los Angeles City Mayor James Hahn, Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton, Operation West Bureau Assistant Commanding Officer Paul Kim.

What: Bilingual Recruitment Expo

When: Saturday, November 15, 2003, 8:00 a.m.

Where: Oriental Mission Church, 244 N. Western Avenue , Los Angeles

Los Angeles: On Saturday, November 15, 2003, at 8:00 a.m., The Los Angeles Police Department along with support from the Oriental Mission Church will be hosting the Bilingual Recruitment Expo. The objective of this event is to attract qualified police officer candidates by showcasing career opportunities within the Department.

The Police Officer written test will be given twice during the Expo. This event will be held at the Oriental Mission Church, located at 424 North Western Avenue, on Saturday, November 15, 2003, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It is anticipated that over 500 attendees interested in a law enforcement career will attend this event. Recruiters anticipate that showcasing the various LAPD career opportunities at this event will attract bilingual candidates who are interested in a public service career.

This media advisory was prepared by Public Information Officer James Chong, Media Relations Section, 213-485-3586.