ORANGE : Ex-L.A. Police Chief to Speak at Banquet
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Former Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates will be the featured speaker at the Orange Police Department’s annual Police and Fire Awards Banquet at 11:30 a.m. today.
The banquet is held each year to honor Orange police and fire employees who have demonstrated extraordinary service to their community. This year’s honorees include: Lloyd James, police officer of the year; Christine Huddleston, non-sworn employee of the year; and David Churnock, police explorer of the year. The Fire Department is recognizing all its employees for their efforts in extinguishing October’s Stagecoach and Laguna Beach fires.
Tickets are $15 and will be on sale at the door. The event will be at the Doubletree Hotel, 100 The City Drive.
Information: (714) 548-0222.
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