LAPD Opens New Community Center for Del Rey Area

Los Angeles Police Department officials and city leaders will on Saturday officially mark the opening of police office and community space in the Del Rey neighborhood.

The 5,000-square-foot facility, at 12312 Culver Blvd., will serve communities in LAPD’s Pacific Division, which includes Del Rey, Mar Vista, Oakwood, Palms, Playa Del Rey, Playa Vista, Venice and Westchester.

In addition to 52 workstations for Pacific Division officers, the center has community meeting rooms that can be used by youth programs or to hold events, along with a children’s library, according to Molly Hogin, a spokeswoman for the LAPD.

Home construction company Brookfield Residential donated a large, multi- room trailer, and renovations were done with donated materials and labor.

City Councilman Mike Bonin, who represents the area, and Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff will join LAPD officials for the 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony.

--City News Service