FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 8, 2000

CONTACT: SID GAULDEN, 803-896-8755

MEDIA ADVISORY

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces the following community event:

Who: South Carolina Department of Public Safety and South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers’ Association

What: The annual South Carolina Police Memorial Service to honor all active and retired law enforcement officers who died in 1999. Law enforcement officers from across South Carolina and survivors of the deceased officers will attend. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the Memorial Service.

                                When: 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 9

Where: Criminal Justice Academy gymnasium, South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 5400 Broad River Road, Columbia.

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