O.C. Crime Lab Press Conference and Media Tour set for 8/14

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2013

Orange County Crime Lab Press Conference and Media Tour

WHAT: In celebration of National Forensic Science Week, the Orange County Crime Lab (OCCL) is opening its doors to the media. Established in 1948, the OCCL is among the 25 largest crime labs in the nation. It is highly-regarded in the forensic community with state-of-the-art technology. With 135 staff members, the lab processing approximately 50,000 items of evidence each year.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 14

10:00 a.m. Press Conference – scheduled to appear:

• Sandra Hutchens, Orange County Sheriff
• Tony Rackauckas, Orange County District Attorney
• Mike Giancola, Orange County Executive Officer

10:30 a.m. Tour of Orange County Crime Lab

WHERE: Brad Gates Building
320 N. Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
5th Floor Conference Room

Video & Interview Opportunities Available

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Contacts:

Lt. Jeff Hallock
Public Information Officer
Orange County Sheriff’s Department
714-904-7042

Farrah Emami
Spokesperson
Orange County District Attorney
714-347-8405

Howard Sutter
Media Relations
County Executive Office
714-834-4324

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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