First initiated by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, National Police Week focuses on the many men and women of law enforcement that have given their lives in the line of duty. This year 324 names will be added to the memorial wall including 116 officers killed during 2009. Last year was one of the lowest years for officer deaths, but for those 116 families, the loss was catastrophic. To put it into easy to understand terms, before National Police Week is over another two officers (on the average) will be killed in the line of duty.
A candlelight vigil will take place at the Officer's Memorial in Washington D.C. on May 13 at 8pm. It is expected to draw over 20,000 to the ceremony. To watch it live you can go to:
www.LawMemorial.org/webcast and remember it is Eastern Time. There will be many events taking place at both the city and state levels this week so be sure to keep our officers in mind and if nothing else, just give someone on the other side of that badge a big "howdy".
Keyes Woodland Hills Buick-GMC-Cadillac continues to salute our officers and support local enforcement. We have a family connection here at
Keyes with both the
LASD and
LAPD. During the Police Challenge Cup/Baker to Vegas we are happy to provide chase cars to some of the police running teams. We also take part in the loaner car program which provides undercover vehicles to detectives for special assignments. Due to budget cuts these operations can't get access to the needed cars without the support of local businesses. We also are glad to provide flexibility to one of our very own managers that continues to serve part time for the police department. This allows him to contribute valuable services to our local community while still being an
assest to the
Keyes organization.
At
Keyes Woodland Hills Buick
GMC Cadilalc we take our community involvement seriously. We hope that every little gesture to show support for law enforcement aids in making our community safer.
Charlie Nicgorski
Internet/Fleet Sales Manager
Keyes Woodland Hills Buick-GMC-Cadillac
6133
Topanga Canyon Blvd
Woodland Hills, Ca 91367
818-348-4352 x122
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