Chief Bernard Parks to Speak Before Downtown Business Leaders; Topics Include Rampart and the Future of the Department.News & Assignment Editors/City Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2000 "LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. : Under the Microscope" is the topic of a speech by LAPD Chief Bernard Parks on Sept. 21 at the Central City Association's monthly luncheon meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles is the central business district of Los Angeles, California, located close to the geographic center of the metropolitan area. The sprawling, multi-centered megacity is such that its downtown core is often considered just another district like Hollywood or . "Chief Parks has been a great friend to the Downtown business community, and we're pleased to have the opportunity to meet with him," said Carol S. Schatz, president of the Central City Association and the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID DCBID Downtown Center Business Improvement District (Los Angeles, CA) ). "We look forward to hearing his comments on the aftermath of the Democratic National Convention and the Rampart situation, and we commend him for his openness in addressing these timely topics with various community groups." At the meeting, a $5,000 contribution to the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation from the Downtown business community will be presented to Chief Parks. The contribution represents the proceeds from a recent barbeque lunch held by the CCA (1) (Common Cryptographic Architecture) Cryptography software from IBM for MVS and DOS applications. (2) (Compatible Communications A and DCBID in honor of law enforcement's efforts during the recent Democratic National Convention. As Chief of the LAPD, Bernard C. Parks Bernard Parks (born December 7, 1943 in Beaumont, Texas) is a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 8th District in South Los Angeles and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. Parks attended Los Angeles City College, received his B.S. oversees the operations of one of the largest municipal law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). in the United States. A veteran of more than 30 years with the LAPD, Parks has held several other executive assignments, including that of assistant chief. Outside of the police department, Chief Parks plays an active role in a number of civic, business and professional organizations. The program will be held at the Hyatt Regency, at 711 Hope St. The reception begins at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon and program at noon. For further information and reservations, call the CCA at 213/624-1213. The Central City Association of Los Angeles is a 76-year-old nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that serves as a primary advocate for the Los Angeles business community. CCA is the leading architect for revitalization in Downtown Los Angeles. |
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