Cops 4 Tots Car and Motorcycle Show

Over the past fourteen years, the Central Traffic Division of the Los Angeles Police Department has been proud to organize the annual COPS for TOTS Car and Motorcycle Show. Since its inception in 1996, the proceeds from this show have benefited the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit of the Los Angeles Children's Hospital. As the show grew larger and proceeds increased, LAPD expanded the number of children's charities that share in the success of the show. The COPS for TOTS Car and Motorcycle Show became a valued tradition for organizers and participants alike.

The show has resulted in very successful days of family fun for a good cause. This year the fourteenth annual CTD COPS for TOTS Car and Motorcycle Show was held on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the Los Angeles Police Academy. Entrants began lining up before dawn to get a spot at this popular local show that included vendors, cars, bikes, a race vehicles. One of the real highlights were all of the restored old school police and CHP vehicles that lined the main drive.

Registration was swamped for hours very early on, and once the raffles began there was a permanent crowd hanging out to claim all of the generously donated prizes. Some of the best gifts included tools, a cruise, a Vegas trip, Harley-Davidson helmets and apparel, and of course a bunch of electronics.

The fog and cool temperatures gave way to a beautiful sunny day. The crowd came and went but everyone seemed to be having a great time. The food vendors were busy serving up great chow, including a Tri-tip plate complete with all the fixings, and it was-out of this world- good! Vendors of all types were neatly arranged in front of the large stage that played host to several bands that ripped it up. The bands kept the entire crowd’s toes tapping with their mix of old school rock and roll and newer stuff.

Officer Sean Reinhardt was there with his “GOT-YA!” (Get On Track – Youth Alternatives) Race team (wwwlapdracing.com) he brought with him a miniature race car that was a favorite wit the kids. Who were crawling in and out of it all day long. Sean was very gracious to everyone and even let kids climb all over his tricked out road racing motorcycle!

All of the LAPD officers that participated were super gracious and helped to ensure it was an organized, smoothly run event. The cars were amazing and the bikes were nothing to laugh at. I was proud to be a part of this event and can’t wait to be back again next year! -Ty