Press Release

ONTARIO, Calif., October 5, 2005 – Freeze! On October 11-12, 2005, America's premier law enforcement expo, COPSWestTM, will secure the Ontario Convention Center, bringing with it over 450 booths showcasing the latest in law enforcement gear, weapons, vehicles and services.

"As the population of Southern California increases, it is imperative members of law enforcement have the tools they need to stay on the cutting edge," said Bob Brown, executive director and general manager for OCVB. "We look forward to welcoming the California Peace Officers' Association and the COPSWestTM tradeshow for the sixth year."

The event is expected to have an economic impact of $339,969.00.

The tradeshow, an exclusive for direct employees of public safety agencies, city departments and county departments, will feature seminars discussing suicide bombers, large vehicle bombs and Al Qaeda tactics, forensic science and the future of law enforcement vehicles. Gordon Graham will also present "Preventing the Predictable: The Management of External and Internal Organizational Risks," a special seminar scheduled for the Ontario Airport DoubleTree Hotel.

Following the tradeshow, law enforcement officials may visit the Pomona Fairplex on Thursday, October 13 for Los Angeles County Vehicle Test Day. There, Daimler Chrysler will present its new Charger and Magnum, Ford will showcase its trusted Crown Victoria and General Motors will hit the pavement with its Impala and Tahoe.

COPSWestTM will be held Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12 at the Ontario Convention Center from 7:00-5:00 p.m. and 8:00-4:00 p.m., respectively. Registration fees for the two-day event are $15, which includes a 5:00-8:00 p.m. cocktail reception at the DoubleTree Hotel. On Thursday, October 13, Los Angeles County Vehicle Test Day will be held from 7:00-4:00 p.m. at the Pomona Fairplex. Test Day admission is free. For more information or registration materials for COPSWestTM, visit www.copswest.com. For more information about Vehicle Test Day, contact Deputy Steve Woolum at (323) 881-3984.

About the California Peace Officers' Association
The California Peace Officers' Association was established in 1921 and serves the needs of professional law enforcement through issue exploration, resource development, educational opportunities and legislative advocacy. CPOA has over 3,600 members of all ranks from municipal, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies from throughout the state. The California Peace Officers' Association is committed to developing progressive leadership for the California law enforcement community. This will be accomplished by organizational networking, professional development, technology advancement and public policy advocacy.