COPAA
Council of Pakistan American Affairs
Los Angeles: A Council of Pakistan American Affairs (COPAA) delegation paid a visit to Los
Angeles County Sheriff Leroy D. Baca to brief him on the current status of devastation,
recovery and relief of the Pakistan Earthquake of October 8, 2005
The Sheriff who has previously extensively visited the earthquake affected areas was moved
by the reports of deaths, suffering, injuries and homelessness. The Sheriff said, “These are
good people who now need our help”.
The Sheriff told the COPAA delegation that he wants to get involved in the Pakistan
Earthquake Relief work. The Sheriff outlined to the COPAA delegation several specific
activities which he is interested in setting up in his department, with national law enforcement
organizations and with local businesses.
COPPA is impressed by Sheriff Baca’s personal involvement in this international relief work.
Hamid Malik, President of COPAA commented, "COPAA looks forward to working with Sheriff
Baca on several of the suggestions which he made to provide the urgently needed relief to
the Pakistan Earthquake victims