News Release
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Citywide New Year’s Eve Weekend Traffic Safety Campaign NA20074dm
WHAT:
Press Conference
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Southeast Community Police Station (Front Entrance)
145 West 108th StreetLos Angeles, Ca 90061
WHO:
LAPD Deputy Chief Blake Chow, Transit Services Bureau
LAPD Captain Jonathan Pinto, Commanding Officer, South
Traffic DivisionLAPD Captain Brain Wendling, Commanding Officer, West Traffic Division
LAPD Captain Sonia Monico, Commanding Officer, Central Traffic Division
Pat Rillera, California State Executive Director of MADD
Georgina Avilez, Senior Program Manager, Southern California Region, MADD
Victim Advocate, Streetsareforeveryone (SAFE), Community Organization
WHY:
During the New Year's Eve weekend, the LAPD would like to remind
motorists of the importance of not driving impaired. The press
conference will provide information on the impacts of impaired
(drunk/drugged) driving. MADD will share the message about the
dangers of impaired driving in an effort to help save lives. The
high-visibility national enforcement campaign, "If You Feel
Different, You Drive Different" runs from December 18, 2020,
through January 1, 2021. During this period, local law
enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk and drug-impaired
driving. We need the media's assistance in reminding drivers
about the dangers of impaired driving and the impacts to
themselves and others.
CONTACT:
For additional information, please contact Detective Ryan Moreno
or Officer Gerald Chavarria, South Traffic Division, at
323-421-2500. After hours, call South Traffic Division Watch
Commander at 323-421-2577. COVID 19: Facial masks are required,
and social distancing will be implemented.
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