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SWAT-down at SAMOHI

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LOCKDOWN: Santa Monica Police Department’s Special Entry Team (SET) — commonly known as SWAT— run through drills at Santa Monica High School as part of an eight-hour training session Wednesday night, September 12, 2007 on how to respond to a horrid scenario, — an armed gunman in close quarters firing at innocent victims within the school.
Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 03:58PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

In Memory of September 11

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Representatives from the Santa Monica Fire and Police Departments, SMFD Captain Mat Wesner (left) and SMPD Officer Robert D'Andrea (right) take turns ringing the bell at the 911 remembrance ceremony during the City Council meeting on September 11, 2007.

National Night Out

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SMPD Chief Timothy J. Jackman welcomes guests to National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007.  McGruff, the crime-fighting dog, greets guests during the event. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 11:05AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Bye-bye birdy

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1) Santa Monica Police Officer and Copilot Adam Gwartz shows off the departments Air Support Helicopter in front of City Hall during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 2) Pilot Sergeant Dave Thomas performs a 'Maximum Performance Takeoff' in the Raven II Helicopter.
Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:53AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

SWAT gear

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1) Sergeant Mark Smiley from the Santa Monica Police Swat Unit, shows sixth-grader Jose Rodriguez, 11, the 'breaching equipment' during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007. 2) SMPD SWAT Officer Boyd shows off the equipment to a group of kids. 3) Justin McKinney, 10, in the gas mask, drags Avondre Kelly, 10,  (wearing a tactical bulletproof vest) during National Night Out. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:38AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Dancing the night away

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1) Carlos Villalobos, 23, and his mother Maria Villalobos, 52, from "Grupo La Rosa" performs "La Negra"during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 in Santa  Monica. Maria began teaching Carlos Folklorio dancing when he was 7 years old. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. 2-4) The "Grupo La Rosa" performs 'Baile Folklorico.' 5-6) The Wonderelles perform 50's songs and dance routines during National Night Out. 7) Contestants compete in a dance competition during the event.
Posted on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 10:13AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Hands up

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Jose Perez, the boxing coach at PAL, demonstrates some drills with his students during National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 7, 2007 in Santa Monica. National Night Out is designed to: Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Spanish-Language Community Police Academy

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1) Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman presents Antelma Aquino Ruiz with the 2007 Spanish-Language Community Police Academy's Class 11 diploma during her graduation ceremony at the Fairmont Mirarmar Hotel on Tuesday, July 31, 2007. 2) Sergeant Rudy Camarena translates for Chief Timothy J. Jackman during the ceremony. 3) The graduating class watches a video of themselves which was filmed during their coarse. 4) Sergeant Rudy Camarena gives the welcoming speech.