Media Release - London Police Service

Media Release
Police Week - "Discover Policing"
"Facta Non Verba"
"Deeds Not Words"
London Police Service
601 Dundas Street
London, Ontario
N6B 1X1
John B. Pare, M.O.M.,
Chief of Police
The London Police Service is
committed to providing a safe
and secure community through
community partnerships and
by striving to attain the highest
level of professionalism and
accountability.
For more information contact:
Ken Steeves
Constable
Corporate Communications
& Public Relations Officer
T. 519-661-5410
C. 519-854-8576
mediaofficer@police.london.ca
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Date: Friday, May 08, 2015
The London Police Service is inviting the community to join us in celebrating
Police Week from May 10 to 16. Since 1970, Police Week has been observed in
May to coincide with Peace Officers Memorial Day, recognized internationally
on May 15. This year’s theme, Discover Policing, invites everyone to discover
the many ways our police service is working to keep our community safe. Police
Week also encourages citizens to consider a rewarding and fulfilling career in
law enforce
This year, there will be day time and evening events planned and presented by
members of the London Police Service.
Community Events:
Monday, May 11 – Elementary student chosen to be “Chief for the Day”.
Tuesday, May 12 – Secondary School group closed presentation – One Police
Officer’s Career Story.
Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15 – 1-3 p.m. at Cherry Hill Mall, 301 Oxford
Street West.
Mall display and presentation on break and enter prevention, ATAC RAIDS
information and Crime Prevention programs available through the London
Police Service.
Information Sessions - 7:00p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Location: London Police Headquarters, 601 Dundas St., London
Each night a specialized unit within the London Police Service will host an
information session as listed:
Monday May 11 – Forensic Identification Section
Tuesday May 12 – Recruiting
Wednesday May 13 – ATAC-RAIDS and Crime Prevention
Thursday May 14 - Emergency Services – Emergency Response Section, K9,
Marine Unit, LAV, Traffic and Command Vehicle – This will be a static display at
the front of the 601 Dundas Street.
Friday May 15 – Town Hall Meeting – Senior Officers
Police Week provides an opportunity for members of our service to connect
with the citizens we serve and showcase what police officers and other
personnel do to contribute to community safety and well-being.
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Form No. LP300(e) - May 2015