What:
23^rd Annual Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics Recognition Luncheon

When:
Thursday, October 24, 2002, at 11:30 a.m.

Where:
Airtel Plaza Hotel,
7277 Valjean Avenue, Van Nuys
(Concord Ballroom)

Who:
Los Angeles City Councilman Hal Bernson, Los Angeles Police Chief Martin H. Pomeroy, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief William R. Bamattre

Los Angeles: Los Angeles City Councilman Hal Bernson of the 12^th District, will be honoring Los Angeles Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics for their dedication to duty, commitment to excellence, loyalty and courage at the 23^rd Annual Police Officers, Firefighters and Paramedics Recognition Luncheon. These honorees have distinguished themselves in dedicated public service and outstanding performance to the Northwest San Fernando Valley.

Seven Los Angeles Police Officers and six Los Angeles Firefighters and Paramedics will be receiving various awards during the Ceremony.

On a special note; one of the award recipients, Detective Anthony R. Stavropoulos will be posthumously honored for his life long service to the community. His family members will be present to receive the "Outstanding Detective of the Year Award", in his honor.

For further information, contact Joan Danko or Dianne Kartiala of Councilman Bernson’s Office at 818-756-8501 or LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.

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