Greetings from the Los Angeles Police Department. The following is the monthly update for October 2001. I encourage you to continue to visit our web site at www.lapdonline.org as it is updated and revised on a daily basis. RACE FOR LIFE On October 13, 2001 at 8 a.m., the Lupus Foundation of America will host the Southern California Chapter’s Second Annual Race for Life at El Dorado Park in Long Beach. The event is designed to raise money and awareness for Lupus and will include food and entertainment. This event is sponsored by the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles City Fire Department, California Highway Patrol, Long Beach Police Department, Long Beach Fire Department, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Orange County Fire Authority and the Santa Ana Police Department. For more information please call 888-532-2322. LAPD NIGHT WITH THE LOS ANGELES KINGS Los Angeles Kings “LAPD Night” will be held at the Staples Center on October 13, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. Discounted tickets start at $14 and include a free Kings hat with purchase. In addition, the Kings are offering a $4 meal deal that includes a hot dog and a soda. To purchase tickets, call LA Kings representative Glenn Kamimura at 213-742-7281. For Additional information, please call Officer Joe Buscaino, Public Affairs Unit, 213-485- 3281. KETCHUM-DOWNTOWN YMCA ATHLETIC CONTEST On October 5-6, 2001, the Stuart M. Ketchum Downtown YMCA will sponsor the “Stair Climb to the Top” to the 75th floor of the Library Tower, 633 West 5th Street, Los Angeles. This two-day event includes the High Rise Hero competition for fire fighters, police and sheriff officers, and other public safety personnel. If you are interested in participating in this competition or need additional information, please contact Jennifer Duke at 213-639-7434 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS * Try to Trick-or-Treat when there is still light outside * Wear a costume that makes it easier for you to walk, see and be seen * If you must go at night, make sure that your costume is light in color * Plan your Trick-or-Treat route ahead of time. Pick well lighted streets * Cross only at corners. Never cross between parked cars or mid-block * Carry a flashlight with you so you can see and be seen easily * Use retroreflective tape on your costume to be seen easily * A mask may keep you from seeing well. Take off your mask before crossing the street. * Use makeup instead of a mask * If there are no sidewalks, always walk facing traffic