2021 BPOA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

BPOA is continuing our tradition of supporting future leaders with our Annual BPOA Scholarship Essay Contest. The scholarships are in honor of the first African-American Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department female deputy (Doris Spears Mack) and also their first African-American male deputy (Julius Boyd “JB” Loving).

We are extremely pleased to congratulate our winners listed below;

Doris Spears Mack Scholarship

Samiya Jones:

GPA 3.69

Amazing essay which included:

United togetherness, not “Us vs Them”
Foot patrols for community engagement
Gender and Ethic make-up to reflect communities
Defunding not the answer

Award: $3,000

Nori Smith:

GPA 3.5
Senior at Cal State Long Beach

Award: $2,000

Brianna James

GPA 3.6
High School Graduate

Award: $1,000

J.B. Loving Scholarship

Morgan Collins:

GPA 4.3

Amazing essay which included:

Police culture
Relationships between community and law enforcement
Societal issues can be the blame for community problems, not law enforcement
We expect so much from law enforcement…social workers, treatment counselors, mental health clinicians to name a few

Award: $3,000

Tyler Johnson:

GPA 3.4
Chase Johnson:
GPA 3.5

(Twins) To share the $2,000 award

Award: $1,000 each

Jeremiah Tardy, II:

GPA 3.8
Senior at California Miramar University – San Diego

Award: $1,000

Keep an eye on these young stars, and keep them in your prayers.