It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
100 Mile-A-Thon
One hundred cyclist spin at the Santa Monica Pier during the Harold Robinson Foundation and 100 Mile Man’s ‘Pedal on the Pier 100 Mile-A-Thon’ on Sunday, June 5, 2011 This event was organized to raise funds for the Harold Robinson Foundation which provides underprivileged children the means, free of cost, to attend a safe, nurturing and non-competitive camp environment where they will experience nature and participate in diverse recreational programs designed to strengthen confidence and independence, build character and develop leadership skills.
TOMS
A man installs a TOMS banner at the California Heritage Museum on Sunday. Please join TOMS to celebrate the launch of their new product and experience the next chapter of One for One giving. Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, will unveil the new product at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 7, at the California Heritage Museum . Music, performances and festivities will continue throughout the day until 10 pm. Event is free.
STRETCH
Massage Therapist Natalie Schell stretches Juliet ElSharif during John Muir School PTA's Flea Market on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The outdoor market is just 5 blocks from Santa Monica Beach and features items ranging from antique jewelry, furniture, music, books, antique crystal, collectibles and novelties from around the world. The market is held on the first Saturday of each month from 9am to 3pm.
SMASH THAT CAR
The 'SuperSMASH' car is on display at Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH) campus on Saturday, June 4, 2011. The car will be featured at SMASH’s annual Carnival and Silent Auction on June 11. People will be able smash the car with a hammer for a donation.
Santa Monica Drive-In at the Pier
People enjoy the season 4 premiere episode of Animal Planet's ‘Whale Wars’ on the big screen at the Santa Monica Pier on Friday night, June 3, 2011, during opening night of the annual Santa Monica Drive-In at the Pier. Movies are every Friday in June. All screenings take place on the Pier Parking Deck at 8:30 p.m. with booths, giveaways and fun starting at 7:30 p.m.
Hand-fed
World War II Veteran John Necich, 88, hand-feeds cheetos to a Seagull at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, May 21, 2011
Kapowui
Kapowui Surf Instructor Martin Squires packs up his boards at Santa Monica Beach on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
SWEARING-IN
Santa Monica newest Police Officers George Armando Burciaga (top) and Ismael Aldaberto Tavera (center) swear in at City Council Chambers on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. (above) Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman (center) poses for a portrait with officers George Armando Burciaga (right) and Ismael Aldaberto Tavera (left) at City Council Chambers after the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
"As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice."
"I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty."
"I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities."
"I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice." "I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence." "I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession. . . law enforcement."