The Pasadena Police Foundation is hosting its annual breakfast with Pasadena’s Interim Chief of Police, Jason Clawson at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Pasadena Convention Center.
The event is intended to give residents, members of the business and non-profit community, and friends an opportunity to hear about the current goals and accomplishments of the Pasadena Police Department (PPD). The Police Foundation’s Annual Breakfast is also an opportunity to see first-hand how the Foundation fulfills its mission to support the planning, development, and implementation of programs and activities of the Department and vital programs such as, the Kids Safety Academy, the Junior Public Safety Academy, the Explorer Program, the Police K-9 Unit and resources to enhance community safety.
Last year the breakfast raised money to fund multiple youth-based community programs and purchase laptops for graduating seniors. Since last year’s event we’ve invested $34,000 in these programs. We also honored Officer Jason Clawson with the 2021 Myron Yanish Officer of the Year Award for his
impressive community outreach, and Nathalie Venegas with the Bernard K. Melekian Outstanding Youth Award for her efforts toward a career in law enforcement.
This year we are raising funds to support our various youth programs including the Kids Safety Academy, and the Explorer Program. Funds from this year’s fundraiser will support these programs and purchase additional laptops for graduating seniors. This will support youth education and development. The Explorer program is for youth ages 14-21 and provides an environment for youth and young adults to work with officers, build life skills and self-reliance, and the possibility of a career in law enforcement. The Pasadena Police Explorer program currently has over 40 young people who are active in civic
engagement, public service, and leadership roles within the community.
AUCTION ITEMS:
PPD Patrol Ride-Along
PPD Helicopter Ride-Along
PPD SWAT Training
2 Night Stay at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown
1 Month Membership at PickUpUSA Fitness
Foursome at Brookside Golf Club (Excludes Holidays)
The emcee of this year's event will be Sid Garcia from ABC7 Eyewitness News.
