The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Red Ribbon Week campaign committee cordially invites you to attend a Red Ribbon Week kick-off ceremony to be held on at on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 beginning at 9:00am.   Mayor Nelda Martinez and Chief Floyd Simpson will join the Honorable Judge Brent Chesney who will be Guest Speaker at the kick-off event.

Red Ribbon Week was established in 1988 to honor fallen officer, Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was killed in the line of duty while working undercover in Mexico. Camarena served in the United States Marine Corps and also worked at firefighter and police investigator prior to joining the DEA. 

This year marks the 28th anniversary of his death. The annual campaign brings attention to the effects of drug abuse, including illegal drugs, alcohol and prescription drugs, and the importance of drug abuse prevention.

The Corpus Christi Police Department, the United States Custom and Border Protection, the Texas Department of Public Safety Aircraft Operations Division, and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department will visit schools throughout the month of October to educate and organize students to create a drug free environment.  The Police Department’s Enduros, Dive Team, Traffic & Safety Division Motors, Mounted Patrol, McGruff, and the Mobile Museum will be utilized throughout Red Ribbon Week.

Please join us as we celebrate this continued partnership between the community and law enforcement.

Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.  Please see attached calendar for listed events.

For further information contact:
Jose Flores, Senior Officer
Corpus Christi Police Department
Directed Patrol Officer
Cell:  361-774-4415