Automated Photo Red Light News Conference

What:
News Conference announcing the installation and activation of the photo red light traffic enforcement camera within Operations-West Bureau.

When:
Thursday, March 29, 2007
10:00 a.m.

Where:
Intersection of Western Avenue and Washington Boulevard, northeast corner of the intersection.

Who:
Councilmember Herb Wesson, Council District No. 10
Commander Sergio Diaz, C/O, Special Operations Bureau
Captain Nancy Lauer C/O, West Traffic Division
Lieutenant Charles Carlton, Acting C/O, Emergency Operations Division
Sgt. Matthew MacWillie, Traffic Coordination Section

Why:
The Los Angeles Police Department has new automated enforcement cameras at the intersection of Western Avenue and Washington Boulevard. The news conference will highlight the system’s capabilities and advise the motoring public of its existence.

DVDs from the equipment manufacturer, detailing the features and explaining how it is utilized to assist traffic officers, will be distributed to the media at the conclusion of the news conference.

For further information, contact Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.