DA PACHECO TO RECEIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM NATIONAL LATINO PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

RIVERSIDE, CA - Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco will be honored with the National Latino Peace Officers Association's (NLPOA) "Leadership Award" on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the San Bernardino Hilton.

"I am truly humbled to be recognized by the men and women of the National Latino Peace Officers Association," said District Attorney Rod Pacheco. "Achieving justice requires collaboration and team work by many committed law enforcement personnel in our communities. I am proud to work with such a dedicated group of people to keep our region safe."

The National Latino Peace Officers Association (San Bernardino-Riverside County Chapter) will honor Pacheco with the award during their scholarship award dinner. Pacheco will also serve as the keynote speaker at the event.

"District Attorney Rod Pacheco has provided exemplary service to the community and especially to victims of crime during his tenure in office," said William Garcia, NLPOA Governmental Affairs Representative and Board Member.

The NLPOA was founded in 1972, by Vicente Calderon and John Parraz. The specific purposes of the organization are to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the criminal justice system; particularly law enforcement, reduce community juvenile delinquency and lessen citizen tension in predominantly Latino communities.

The ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the San Bernardino Hilton at 285 E. Hospitality Lane. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. immediately following a reception at 6:00 p.m.