Folks - I am the business relations assistant for the Police Expo. Evidence on our website and Facebook page - with hundreds of Police Officers - proves we are in line with business activity pursuant to L.A. Municipal Code 103.212.
We have improved the matter of too-frequent dialing to citizens to diminish this frequency. The reality is, 48% of L.A. County's municipalities participate in the events - essentially - a family oriented job fair to help all municipalities hire more police officers.
This enables employment opportunities to men and women who seek work and who have a particular passion for civic duty.
And this also enables work to support infrastructure for family support and child safety initiatives.
No - not every Police Officer's Association is aware of this work because only the municipalities that participate are aware of this civic work. So although some inquiries to some Police Associations are outputting a "no" response - it does not mean at all that this work does not exist because it does.
The reality is, this is much like collegiate sports, meaning, alumni support collegiate sports programs in the form of fund raising. Police Officers are like the athletes (or soldiers) of our communities and we, as tax paying citizens, are the alumni.
Without the support of citizens in this regard, it makes the lives and infrastructure support of our community police officers - who do risk their lives for us and have sworn themselves to protect us - more difficult without community support.
And again - the events produced drive employment and drive qualified applicants into a sound career in law enforcement.
And many citizens are unaware of the employment opportunities in law enforcement for civilians - those employed but are not serving in the capacity as a sworn-in officer. Citizens, particularly those unemployed (which is hard for all of us who have been unemployed (I too know what that's like and the pressure that can bring to anyone)) have an opportunity to pursue a career in this realm.
As it is now 2014, these matters of concern, that all of you have rightfully shared in this forum, is appreciated and understood - and it is a matter that has brought natural concern and natural correction in fund raising behavior.
Perhaps many of you will join us to see the work output for yourselves on Saturday, March 29th, 2014, 10:00am from 2:00pm at the Rose Bowl.
But lastly please know, your concerns expressed here are relevant - but the evidence shows there is no impropriety pursuant to the aforementioned municipal code enabling this hard work and effort to support what is good and proper with respect to our men and women who have dedicated their lives and have sacrificed themselves to benefit us as civilians.
Thank you for openly expressing your concerns here.
Keith Wright
Business Relations Assistant
Police Expo & Family Security Show
520 South Lafayette Park Place
Suite 110
Los Angeles, CA 90059
www.policeexpo.com
keeps calling ...30 + times sometimes someone is there ..other times no one is there..saids police expo on the caller ID...they use alot of other 213 #'s
I've been getting these police expo calls from 213-632-1853 and a rate of 4 or 5 a day even on Sundays. Annoying and pathetic...they never leave a message and don't get the hint that ever after several days of calls no one on my end is going to pick up the telephone.
I actually spoke to a human on the other end. He said he was from my city's Police Officers Association and was counting on my support. They were looking for donations ranging from $300 down to $25. I told him I would discuss it with my wife and to call back the same time tomorrow. I then sent an email to the President of our association inquiring if they were soliciing funds. In less than an hour, my question was answered, "NO". It's a scam folks, if there was any question.
They have now switched to a blocked number "private number" appears on caller id but story is the same - want donation and willing to take credit card over the phone. If you say no, they will ask to pick up a check at your house.