LOA-FLA Latino rating system 2006 winner CPD.

December 13, 2007 the LOA-FLA awarded the Clearwater Police Department the winner of the Latino rating system for 2006. Out of 100 agencies CPD was the clear winner. Thanks to the hard work of Hispanic laision Ofc's such as Rodriguez and Munoz CPD is a winner. The Certificate of Acvement was presented to Chief Sid Klien.

Press Release:

The Latino Officers Association Florida shall present the Clearwater Police Department with the “P.O. Ramon Suarez NYPD Shield 12671 Certificate of Accomplishment” for an outstanding score in the LOA-FLA Latino Rating System for 2006. The Certificate of Accomplishment shall be presented at the Clearwater Police Department Headquarters December 13, 2007 10am. Presenting the Award on behalf of the Latino Officers Association Florida shall be President Alexander Martinez, & Regional representative Jorge Silva. The Certificate reads:

In sincere appreciation for the outstanding dedication of the Clearwater Police Department towards the Latino community. The LOA-FLA proudly presents CPD the winner of the LOA-FLA Latino Rating System. Programs such as the Hispanic Outreach have shown the enthusiastic dedication of service towards the Latino community on behalf of CPD. We hereby recognize the Clearwater Police Department for it’s meticulous attention to Police Service and the Latino Community.

Presented this 13 day of December 2007

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Comunicado de Prensa

Contacto: Elizabeth Daly-Watts
Oficial de Información Pública, Seguridad Pública
Ciudad de Clearwater
Oficina: 727-562-4333
Correo Eléctronico: elizabeth.daly-watts@myclearwater.com

Departamento de la Policía de Clearwater Recibe Grado Superior del Latino

COMUNICACIÓN INMEDIATA
11 de Diciembre 2007

QUIEN: Departamento de la Policía de la Ciudad de Clearwater (CPD)
Asociación de Oficiales Latinos de la Florida (LOA)

QUE: El Departamento de la Policía de la Ciudad de Clearwater fue nombrado ganador del LOA-FLA Grado Superior del Latino para el 2006 y será reconocido por la Asociación de Oficiales Latinos de la Florida.

CUANDO: Jueves, 13 de Diciembre 2007
10:00 a.m. (prensa debería llegar a las 9:30 a.m. para instalarse)

LUGAR: Estación de la Policía Principal de Clearwater
645 Pierce St.
Clearwater, Fla.

COMO/ El Departamento de la Policía de Clearwater será reconocido el jueves
PORQUE: 13 de Diciembre 2007, a las 10:00 a.m. por sus esfuerzos al Apoyo Hispano. La Asociación de Oficiales Latinos de la Florida nombró a CPD ganador del LOA-FLA Grado Superior del Latino para el 2006. La selección fue basada en criterio: número de Latinos empleados en CPD, participación en eventos Latinos, y su pagina en el internet en Español.

El Departamento de la Policía se dedica a mejorar la comunicación con nuestra población Hispana-Latina creciente, buscar maneras de resolver positivamente situaciones de la aplicación de la ley, y aumentar el número de los oficiales de policía y del personal bilingües. Para más información del Programa de Apoyo Hispano del departamento de la Policía de Clearwater visite: http://www.clearwaterpolice.org/hispanic/index.asp

*Una visita guiada al Centro Apoyo Hispano (al lado de la Estación de la Policía Principal) será disponible inmediatamente siguiendo la presentación.
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News Release

Contact: Elizabeth Daly-Watts
Public Safety PIO
City Of Clearwater
Office: 727-562-4333
Email: elizabeth.daly-watts@myclearwater.com

Clearwater Police Receives Top Florida Latino Rating

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2007

WHO: Clearwater Police Department
Latino Officers Association Florida (LOA)

WHAT: The Clearwater Police Department has been named winner of LOA-FLA Latino Rating for 2006 and will be recognized by the Latino Officers Association Florida.

WHEN: Thursday, December 13, 2007
10:00 a.m. (media should arrive at 9:30 a.m. to allow time for set up)

WHERE: Clearwater Police Headquarters
645 Pierce St.
Clearwater, Fla.

HOW/WHY: The Clearwater Police Department will be recognized Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. for its ongoing Hispanic Outreach efforts. The Latino Officers Association Florida recently named CPD winner of the LOA-FLA Latino Rating for 2006. The Clearwater Police Department’s selection was based on criteria including, but not limited to: the number of Latinos hired by CPD, Latino event participation and a website available in Spanish.

The Clearwater Police Department is committed to bridging the gap in communicating with our growing Spanish population, seeking ways to positively resolve law enforcement issues, and increasing the number of bi-lingual police officers and staff. For more information about the Clearwater Police Department Hispanic Outreach program visit:

http://www.clearwaterpolice.org/hispanic/index.asp
*A tour of the Hispanic Outreach Center (next to Police Headquarters) will be available immediately following the award presentation