Commander Terry S. Hara Receives Cherry Blossom Festival Leadership Award

Chief Bratton looked on proudly as Commander Terry S. Hara received the 2007 Cherry Blossom Festival’s Senator Daniel Inouye Leadership Award.  The award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations whose accomplishments and commitment to giving back has had a lasting impact on the community.

Commander Hara is not only touted in the Asian and Pacific Islander community for being the LAPD’s highest ranking Asian American officer, but is also well respected for his work on the Board of Directors of both the Los Angeles Police Historical Society and California Peace Officers Association, Region 10.  He is also past President of the Japanese American Optimist Club of Los Angeles and current Vice President of the Nisei Week Foundation.

When accepting his award, Commander Hara remarked the most rewarding part of his career has been his involvement with the community.  Chief Bratton also praised Commander Hara’s dedication and stated “He is setting an example for all those who come behind him.”