DUI Exposition at Rose Bowl

 
Los Angeles: In Los Angeles County, 1401 persons died during the year 2000 as a result of impaired driving. The Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County’s Traffic Committee is conducting the 2001 DUI Exposition at the Rose Bowl, south parking lot, on:
Wednesday, October 10, 2001
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
During the event, a press conference will be held at 12:15 p.m.
California’s Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing, Maria Contreras-Sweet, will be the keynote speaker at the press conference and will be joined by Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley, Chief Michael Brown, California Highway Patrol Southern Division, a representative of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Chief Bernard Melekian, Pasadena Police Department, Deputy Chief J.I. Davis, Los Angeles Police Department, and Tina Pasco, Executive Director of MADD-LA County.
The purpose of this event is to provide the media with a hands-on experience of drinking and driving in a controlled environment. Interested reporters will have an opportunity to participate.
Other attractions will include a presentation by "Elvis and the Lawmen" starring Lieutenant Bill Palmini of the Albany Police Department. A Traffic Safety Fair will offer information and displays of educational and enforcement projects along with specialized enforcement.
Food is being donated by Burger King, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Western Bagel.
For further information and to sign up to participate, contact Jan Nichols, Project Coordinator at 562-925-7989.
This media advisory was prepared by Public Information Officer Jason Lee, Media Relations Section 213-485-3586.