The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Red Ribbon Week campaign committee cordially invites you to attend a Red Ribbon Week kick-off ceremony to be held on at Sherrill Park on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Sherrill Park is located on the esplanade of Shoreline Boulevard between Coopers Alley and Kinney Street. Our keynote speaker will be Nueces County District Attorney Mark Skurka.
Red Ribbon Week was established in 1988 to honor fallen officer, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was killed in the line of duty while working undercover in Mexico. This year marks the 26th anniversary of his death. The annual campaign brings attention to the effects of drug abuse, including illegal drugs, alcohol and prescription drugs, and the importance of drug abuse prevention.
The Corpus Christi Police Department, the United States Custom and Border Protection, and other local law enforcement agencies will visit schools throughout the month of October to educate and organize students to create a drug free environment.
Please join us as we celebrate this continued partnership between the community and law enforcement.
Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony. Please see attached calendar for listed events.
For further information contact:
Javier Cantu, Senior Officer
Corpus Christi Police Department
Directed Patrol Officer
Cell: 361-533-5174
For schedule of events, click here: Red Ribbon Week Schedule
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