The Mid-Valley Community Police Council (MVCPC) will celebrate and recognize the "Officers of the Quarter" on Tuesday, April 3 at 7:30 a.m. The celebration will be held at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Jean & David Fleming Building, 15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405. LAPD Command Staff and Supervisors have nominated and voted for those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The awards will include:

- Police Officer of the Quarter - Katy Paschal
- Detective of the Quarter - Maria Mendoza
- Supervisor of the Quarter - Brian Whetsel
- Civilian Employee of the Quarter - Jocelyn Mendoza
- Reserve Officer/Volunteer of the Quarter - Shadi Rezaei

About Mid-Valley Community Police Council: Since 1978, the Mid-Valley Community Police Council has supported the Los Angeles Police Department - Van Nuys Area by raising money for supplemental training, specialized equipment, state-of-the-art technology, LAPD youth programs, and station improvements. The Council is comprised of local business owners, corporate community stakeholders and area residents who share a commitment to support the LAPD - Van Nuys Area Police Station. MVCPC's monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month and are open to the public. Attending the meetings offers you a chance to hear the most current crime recap, the ability to speak with your area Commanding Officer, hear from experts in specialized areas of law enforcement and forge substantive new relationships with peers from the local businesses and community. Visit www.MidValleyPoliceCouncil.org for more information.