CITY OF HUNTINGTON PARK PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday June 17, 2019 Contact: David Vela, PIO Phone: (323) 434-2490 E-mail: [email protected]

“HP ROBOCOP” TO BE INTRODUCED INTO

HUNTINGTON PARK POLICE FORCE AT CITY COUNCIL MEETING

HUNTINGTON PARK, Calif. (June 17, 2019) – On Tuesday June 18, 2019, “HP RoboCop” will be introduced into Huntington Park’s police force signaling a new era in public safety and policing service. The introduction ceremony will start at 6:00 PM at the City Council Chambers (2nd Floor) at City Hall, 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, CA 90255. The “HP RoboCop” was recently previewed at Huntington Park’s 5K event last month at Salt Lake Park and has been diligently patrolling the park for several weeks now. HP RoboCop charms community members and provides added value to park safety.

“HP Robocop” is an autonomous sophisticated data machine that is meant to serve outdoors. It will act as an extra set of eyes and monitor areas such as parks, city buildings and corridors where police might not have the time to consistently patrol. It will serve as a deterrent to crime and disruptive activity and also provide the police force with 360-degree HD video footage. HP RoboCop also has other technology features that will prove to be beneficial in day-to-day operations and follow-up investigations.

Mayor Karina Macias stated: “I’m very excited that we can officially call on HP RoboCop to help our police officers patrol our city. This is a big accomplishment for our city and introducing HP RoboCop shows innovation and the incorporation of new technology. I am certainly impressed with HP RoboCop and can’t wait to see the public safety benefits it will bring to our community. ”

“HP RoboCop’s capabilities are extremely impressive.” said City Manager Ricardo Reyes. “In particular its ability to use its microphone to deter criminal activity and its mobility to patrol large open spaces.”

Police Chief Cosme Lozano had the following statement: “The police department is proud to welcome HP RoboCop as an official member of the police force,” he added, “the extra help will definitely give the officers more time to focus on other community issues. I am confident he will fit right in.”

HP Robocop has its own Social Media accounts which can be found at @HPRoboCop.

For any additional information, questions, or concerns please contact Cosme Lozano, Chief of Police, at (323) 864-9280 or email him at [email protected]

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