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PPOA 2024 College Scholarships
Photo: 2023 PPOA scholarship recipients
PPOA is once again proud to announce that college scholarships will be available to help further the education of PPOA members and their sons/daughters. Since the inception of this scholarship program, PPOA has been honored to contribute nearly $150,000 to help students achieve educational goals. Eligibility is limited to active, full dues-paying PPOA members and the biological children, stepchildren or adopted children of active full dues-paying PPOA members or retired PPOA members who were paying full dues prior to retired membership.
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- High school seniors – click here to apply
- Current college students – click here to apply
- Active PPOA members – click here to apply
Law Enforcement Labor Partners’ District Attorney Candidate Forum and Debate
PPOA joined with ALADS, ADDA, LAPPL, LBPOA and PORAC to host the Law Enforcement Labor Partners’ District Attorney Candidate Forum and Debate on October 18, with nine participating candidates presenting their positions.
Steer Clear Holiday Rides for PPOA Members
Nov. 24, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023
PPOA wants to ensure that all members make it home safely while celebrating and socializing during the holidays. The PPOA “Steer Clear” program offers reimbursements to members of this association who use Uber or Lyft between 11/24/22 and 1/1/23. Reimbursement is limited to one round-trip or two one-way trips not exceeding 30 miles total. Valid for UberX. Tips not included. Offer limited to active, full-dues paying PPOA members.
If you plan to enjoy adult beverages this season, please do so responsibly. And if you’re not in condition to drive safely, make sure to use Uber or Lyft and email your receipt to info@ppoa.com (using your personal non-Department email address) for reimbursement.
LASD SGT Christopher Bracks – EOW: 5/10/22
Family members, friends and colleagues of LA County Sheriff’s Sergeant Christopher Bracks gathered at Rose Hills Memorial Park for funeral services June 2, 2022.
Sergeant Bracks and his wife, Custody Assistant Viviana Bracks, were participating in the 2022 Police Unity Tour, an annual 3-day bicycle ride on the East Coast during National Police Week, when Sergeant Bracks suffered a medical emergency that, sadly, claimed his life.
The 16-year LASD veteran was assigned to Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. He also proudly served our nation in the US Marine Corps. Please continue to keep the Bracks family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
PPOA 2022 College Scholarships
PPOA is once again proud to announce that 12 scholarships are available to help further the education of PPOA members and their sons/daughters. Since the inception of this scholarship program, PPOA has been honored to contribute approximately $100,000 toward the educational goals of our members and dependents. Eligibility is limited to active, full dues-paying PPOA members and the biological children, stepchildren or adopted children of active full dues-paying PPOA members or retired PPOA members who were paying full dues prior to retired membership. Application deadline is May 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm.
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Sheriff Candidate Interviews
As part of our goal to keep members informed about the issues impacting their careers, PPOA’s Sheriff Election Committee conducted interviews with each candidate seeking the endorsement of PPOA. These in-depth interviews cover a broad range of topics and serve as a follow-up to the Candidates Forum hosted on January 26th by PPOA and ALADS. We encourage all PPOA members to view these videos.