WHAT:
Press Conference to Introduce the Community Safety Initiative Program

WHO:
Los Angeles Police Department Chief William J. Bratton, Los Angeles City Attorneys Office and The Dunbar Economic Development Corporation.

WHEN:
Thursday, October 2, 2003
10:00 a.m.

WHERE:
Central Avenue Jazz Park
4221 South Central Avenue
Los Angeles

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Chief William J. Bratton is celebrating the success of the Community Safety Initiative a community-police partnership program that is dedicated to reducing crime and improving the quality of life for businesses and residents.

The partnership between the Dunbar Economic Development Corporation, the Los Angeles Police Department, City Attorneys Office and various other local entities is dedicated to forming and utilizing innovative programs and crime prevention strategies.

The Community Safety Initiative is a national program that builds long term partnership between law enforcement and community organizations. Since it’s inception in December 2001, the program is responsible for reduction in crime and arrest in the target areas

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