Reward for information on school police officer shooting rises to $100,000 with contribution from L.A. police union

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Los Angeles, January 21, 2011 – The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman who wounded a school police officer in Woodland Hills has been increased to $100,000 with a contribution from the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL).

Officer Jeffrey Stenroos was shot once in the chest at about 11:40 a.m. Wednesday. His bulletproof vest saved him from serious injury. He was released from a Northridge hospital about seven hours after the shooting. Officials have put out a composite sketch of the gunman in hopes that someone in the vicinity of the shooting will recognize him and contact police.

“We are shocked by the attack on Officer Stenroos,” said LAPPL President Paul M. Weber. “By adding to the reward fund, we hope to send a message that an attack on any law enforcement officer in Los Angeles – regardless of which agency they are affiliated with – is an attack on the entire law enforcement community and will not be tolerated.”

The Los Angeles City Council was expected to approve a $75,000 reward today for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man who shot Stenroos. The LAPPL joined with the Los Angeles School Police Association and the Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association in adding $5,000 each, which, along with $9,999.99 from 99¢ Only Stores and $.01 from Councilman Dennis Zine, brings the reward total to $100,000.

About the LAPPL: Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com.