News Release

Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees Holds Commemorative Flag Raising Ceremony on September 12

Thin Blue Line Flag Supports Law Enforcement

WHAT:

The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) Board of Trustees invites the community to attend a commemorative flag raising ceremony in support of law enforcement officials in Orange County and nationwide. The thin blue line is a symbol used by law enforcement, originating in the United Kingdom but now widespread in the United States and Canada to commemorate fallen law enforcement officers and to symbolize the relationship of law enforcement in the community as the protectors of civilians from criminal elements.

WHEN:

Monday, September 12, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Santa Ana College (SAC) Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy
15991 Armstrong Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782

WHO:

RSCCD
Claudia C. Alvarez, President, Board of Trustees
John R. Hanna, Vice President, Board of Trustees
Nelida Mendoza Yanez, Clerk, Board of Trustees
Arianna P. Barrios, Trustee
Lawrence "Larry" R. Labrado, Trustee
Phillip E. Yarbrough, Trustee

Santa Ana College
Linda D. Rose, Ed.D., President

Orange County Sheriff’s Department
Sandra Hutchens, Sheriff-Coroner
Kathleen Kooiman, Chief Senior Chaplain
Approximately 50 recruits who are currently training at the SAC Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy.

WHY:

“Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees is grateful for the 46-year-old partnership of Santa Ana College and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. We are also extremely appreciative of Santa Ana and Orange Police Departments for the services they provide each of our campuses, including Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College. Because we recognize law enforcement officers in Orange County and across the U.S. find the courage every day to face dangerous situations which could lead to the tragic loss of life, we salute them with the gift of the Thin Blue Line flag to fly over the Santa Ana College Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy. This flag will remain as a constant reminder of fallen law enforcement officers and in solidarity with the important role that law enforcement plays in our lives. We are also pleased to be able to present Thin Blue Line flags to the Santa Ana and Orange Police Departments,” said Claudia C. Alvarez, RSCCD Board of Trustees president.

HOW:

For more information and to RSVP, contact RSCCD Public Affairs at (714) 480-7500 or iannaccone_judy@rsccd.edu.

About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College are public community colleges of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, which serves the residents of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, and Tustin.. Both colleges provide education for academic transfer and careers, courses for personal and professional development, and customized training for business and industry.

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Contact: Judy Iannaccone

Phone: (714) 480-7503

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