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December 12, 2022

UPDATE

**This event has been cancelled**

WHAT:
Recognition Ceremony

WHEN:
Monday, December 12, 2022
1:30 p.m. (Media Availability with Event Participants)
2:00 p.m. (Event Time)

WHERE:
John M. Mack Police Commission Room
100 W. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

WHO:
LAPD Sergeant James Mankey
LAPD Sergeant Kenneth Price
LAPD Sergeant Christopher Miller
LAPD Sergeant Nicole Evans
LAPD Police Officer Robert Figueroa
LAPD Police Officer Tyler Shuck
LAPD Police Officer Francisco Muro
LAPD Police Officer Paula Valerio
LAPD Reserve Police Officer Nicholas Osborne

Community Members:
Carrie Jacoves
Mitchell Jacoves
David Kaplan
Jeanne Kaplan
Danielle Miller

WHY:
Over two years ago, at the emergence of what became known as the Covid-19 pandemic, a small cadre of nine LAPD personnel (at that time all assigned to Wilshire Area) accompanied by a group of five civilian volunteers from the community, gathered together to support what was dubbed “Operation Blue Heart.”

Throughout the most risky and terrifying months of the health crisis, this dedicated group of people volunteered their personal time to run critical errands for some of the City’s most at risk residents. They picked up and delivered food, medicine, supplies for companion animals, toiletries, cleaning supplies and other necessary items, and ensured the most vulnerable among us were not forced to face unnecessary risk. This group of volunteers has been approved for much deserved Department and Police Commission recognition.

CONTACT:
Officer Burciaga, LAPD Counter Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau (213) 486-6602 or 41903@lapd.online