Apr 27, 2012 8:30 AM

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Proceeds from this years tournament will benefit and help finance youth programs & Northeast Pals boxing program. BLEND also provides support for a variety of needs at the Northeast Area Community Police Station.

Location:
Pacific Palms Resort
One Industry Hills Parkway
Industry, CA 91744
Telephone: (626) 854-2501
www.pacificpalmsresort.com
” IKE” Course – “20 I 0 Golf Digest’s Top 10″

Contact:
Ofcr Ochoa: 25743@lapd.lacity.org
Northeast CRO Unit. Tel: 323-344-5712

Ofcr Mezquita: 32108@lapd.lacity.org
Northeast CRO Unit. Tel: 323-344-5712

Dear Supporter,

To honor our law enforcement heroes this holiday season — both Living Legends and Fallen Heroes — the Memorial Fund is conducting its fourth annual Holiday Heroes tribute campaign. You can participate by:

1. Visiting www.LawMemorial.org/HolidayHeroes where you can recognize your special law enforcement Holiday Hero with a special message.
2. Making a donation today of $20.00 or any amount to the Memorial Fund. Donations support our work to honor fallen law enforcement officers, research officer fatality trends and enhance officer safety.

Once you have submitted your Holiday Hero tribute, we will add your Holiday Hero and thoughtful words to the tribute list on our website and to a scrolling tribute board in the window of the Memorial Visitors Center & Store in Washington, DC where visitors and passersby can see your message.

Whether you donate $20.00 or more — our Holiday Heroes campaign is a wonderful way for you to remember and honor the law enforcement heroes in your life.

The display is a moving tribute to all of America’s law enforcement officers — especially when people take a moment to read the special notes written to our heroes.

Throughout the year, but especially during the holiday season, law enforcement officers are required to forego time with their own families, so the rest of us can safely spend time with ours. And tragically, some officers are injured or killed during this season of peace.

Thank you for all you do to honor America’s law enforcement officers.

Sincerely,

Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO ]]> http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/2011/12/16/national-law-enforcement-officers-memorial-fund-2/feed/ 1 http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/2011/12/09/lappl-responds-to-occupy-protesters-complaints/ http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/2011/12/09/lappl-responds-to-occupy-protesters-complaints/#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:49:33 +0000 webmaster http://www.policedepartmentblog.com/?p=661 [...]]]> LAPPL responds to occupy protesters complaints

LOS ANGELES, November 30, 2011 – Los Angeles Police Protective League President Paul M. Weber issued the following statement this morning following news reports that some of the Occupy L.A. encampment protesters are complaining about the law enforcement response.

“It is unfortunate that our society has come to the place where a lawful command from an officer goes ignored. Oftentimes, as was the case at the Occupy L.A. camp, this sets in motion a regrettable series of events. As the League has maintained, when a dangerous individual refuses police orders to end the threat they are posing to the safety of officers and the public, they subject themselves to the consequences of their actions. While some may complain about the LAPD tactics, Los Angeles business and political leaders are already commending the officers for effectively and efficiently ending Occupy L.A. at City Hall with minimum use of force.”

Contact:Eric Rose (805) 624-0572 or Paul Haney (626) 755-4759

About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com.

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Officer Fatality Update Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities: Preliminary 2011 Numbers November 28, 2011 2011 2010 %Change Total Fatalities  157  141  +11% Firearms-related  57  49  +16% Traffic-related  58  68  -15% Other Causes  42  24  +75% NHTSA Partnership Thanks to a generous grant, the Memorial Fund is proud to partner with theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to continue to research, compile data and statistics, and raise awareness of important law enforcement safety issues.

2011

A woman drives into the parking lot of her child’s daycare. She puts her umbrella up, gets the toddler out of the car and walks inside to drop him off. A man in the next car watches the mother and son walk away. He looks around to make sure no one’s watching and then smashes her window. In a matter of seconds, he grabs her purse and leaves the parking lot.

Surveillance cameras captured the car burglary and the grey Ford Edge the thief was driving. Detectives say such criminals have been busy in Pompano Beach lately, hitting cars in the parking lots of parks, gyms and daycares. Several witnesses have seen the man driving the grey Ford Edge.

Anyone with information about this criminal can contact BSO Det. Cyntheoria Wilborn at (954) 786-4242 or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Broward County at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for anonymous tips that lead to an arrest.

Media note: Surveillance video has been posted on www.sheriff.org.

This article courtesy of the accident lawyer experts at Accidents.com.

In fact, there are many misconceptions about a Breathalyzer test that can actually work out in your favor. The good news is, it’s not a hopeless cause because these tests can be faulty and most experts even believe results can vary by as much as 12 percent.

Here are some of the top myths about breath alcohol tests – and what you really need to know:

Myth #1: Anyone can administer a Breathalyzer test.

Wrong. Actually, every person who administers a Breathalyzer test must be certified. If they’re not, and it’s proven, the evidence can be thrown out of court and considered invalid. Ask your lawyer to request proof of the testing officer’s certification.

Myth #2: Any Breathalyzer instrument will work.

This is also incorrect. All instruments used for breath alcohol tests must be approved and listed on the Federal List of Approved Breath Evidential Instruments. If you later discover the instrument wasn’t on this list, the evidence may be considered invalid in the court of law.

Myth #3: The device only detects alcoholic beverages.

This is one of the biggest reasons Breathalyzers can be considered invalid. They can also detect what’s known as “mouth alcohol” from cold medicine, mouthwash, cough syrup and more. Additionally, individuals who work in factories or manufacturing facilities may blow at a higher level due to the paint fumes, dry cleaning fumes, or gasoline they’ve ingested earlier in the day.

Myth #4: I should avoid burping while taking the test.

In all reality, this could actually work to your benefit. Burping or vomiting immediately before or during the test requires the officer to start the test over. Why? Because each of these acts can contaminate your mouth and thus effect the end results.

Myth #5: If I blew a .08, I’ll be automatically convicted of a DUI.

As mentioned above, many factors play into the results of a Breathalyzer test, and one of the biggest things is post-driving alcohol absorption. In order for your test results to be used against you, the opposing side must prove your BAC at the time of driving. If you consumed a couple drinks immediately prior to driving, this could cause your BAC to read higher than your actual level.

The final decision of whether or not you’re guilty of a DUI depends on the jury and judge in your case – but, knowing each of these factors can help influence the outcome, so consider them when entering into a trial.

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And after two decades of honoring law enforcement, I invite you to join me, law enforcement officers, and corporate and citizen supporters as we celebrate the Memorial’s 20th Anniversary at our second annual Gala to benefit the National Law Enforcement Museum on October 12, 2011.

In addition to celebrating our rich history, guests will get a first glimpse of the Museum’s Hall of Remembrance, which will tell the stories of the 19,298 officers killed in the line of duty whose names are currently engraved on the Memorial. The Hall of Remembrance was funded by a generous $5 million gift from the Police Unity Tour.

I would also like to share a unique opportunity to honor a fallen officer or current law enforcement officer at our 20th Anniversary Gala. You can now make a donation “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” an officer you wish to honor. The officer’s name will be listed in a special section of the Gala program and displayed in the Gala ball room. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.

Since 1991 and thanks to your generous support, the Memorial Fund has accomplished so much… tackling officer safety issues, raising awareness about officer fatalities, researching line of duty deaths, and building the National Law Enforcement Museum. I would be honored if you could join me on October 12th to help celebrate our many achievements.

Sincerely,

Craig W. Floyd
Chairman & CEO

As law enforcement officers, Police men and women are asked to put their lives on the line all the time. When one thinks of the everyday rigors and risks of being a police officer, exposure to building material doesn’t exactly seem that dangerous. However, asbestos exposure can be a major, life threatening risk to officers alike.

Every day, those in law enforcement throughout the nation are asked to enter scenes of unknown peril and risk. When an officer enters a scene, it’s highly unlikely that the first thing on their mind is the fact that hazardous materials could be present. Anytime a police officer is asked to report to an older home, commercial building or old factory, they may come in contact with asbestos, the fiber which is now known mostly for its correlation with mesothelioma cancer.

Asbestos was once viewed as one of the most versatile and trustworthy building materials imaginable. Used in all sorts of military bases, plants and factories, this fiber was regarded for its fireproofing and safety. Unfortunately, asbestos was actually having a completely opposite effect. Those who were often in contact and exposed to this material began to develop symptoms of the cancer known as mesothelioma years after. This disease affects the lining within the lungs and abdomen area, usually having a latency period that can last for decades, thus survival rate is very low. On average, mesothelioma life expectancy averages between four to 18 months after diagnosis.

Police officers can also be exposed to asbestos in a number of different situations. One notable example is any assistance that is provided in the case of fires. Those in law enforcement put themselves at the same risk of asbestos exposure as firefighters do, while being in the area of burning buildings and other structures. Often times, buildings containing asbestos become increasingly more dangerous when on fire, as asbestos can become friable and airborne, in their most dangerous form.

The risk of law enforcement officers to mesothelioma and asbestos has never been clearer than after the events of September 11, 2001. Along with numerous firefighters and EMT personnel, many police officers were among the first ones on the scene of ground zero after the towers fell. Once ground zero was filled with building rubble and dust, asbestos exposure began to become a serious health risk, especially to these first responders. Many of the men and women who risked their lives to search for victims in ground zero have felt the effect of mesothelioma in the years following the attacks. With the extremely long latency period of the disease, more will continue to feel the effects for years to come.

Given the variety and amount of different situations a law enforcement officer is asked to be in, asbestos exposure comes with the territory. Even though this remains a risk, the most important thing to do is to keep awareness of exposure and the tie to law enforcement high. With the decrease in use of asbestos as a building material after the 1980’s, hopefully mesothelioma and the related risks will begin to decrease in the near future.