Law Enforcement Advanced Development Program NA17184ti

Los Angeles Police Department in Partnership with University of Southern California Introduces Law Enforcement Advanced Development Program

WHAT: Press Conference

WHEN: Monday, October 23, 2017 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: LAPD Police Headquarters Compstat Room 100 W. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

WHO: LAPD Commander Patrick Smith, Assistant Commander, Police Sciences and Training Bureau LAPD Director Luann P. Pannell, Ph.D., Director of Police Training and Education LAPD Lieutenant Natalie Gipson (Retired) Jack Knott, Dean of USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Marilyn Flynn, Dean of USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Works USC Faculty Members

WHY: The Los Angeles Police Department has partnered with the University of Southern California and developed a unique program called Law Enforcement Advanced Development Certificate (The LEAD Certificate). This program will create and implement projects that will enhance the partnership between LAPD and the communities it serves.

CONTACT: For additional information contact LAPD Media Relations, at (213) 486-5910.