Mission Statement
The mission of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is to generate increased public support for the law enforcement profession by permanently recording and appropriately commemorating the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers; and to provide information that will help promote law enforcement safety.
Our Mission Statement
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. Furthermore, COPS provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and educates the public of the need to support the law enforcement profession and its survivors. http://www.nationalcops.org/
Andrew J. Sperr Scholarship Fund Aquinas Institute Rochester, NY
Our Mission Statement
The Andrew J. Sperr Memorial Scholarship Award is named in memory of Andy (AJ) Sperr, a 1991 graduate of The Aquinas Institute who was tragically killed in the line of duty as a New State Trooper. AJ was a vibrant young man who loved his family, the outdoors and his job. He spent his life serving others as a dedicated public servant. This fund will provide tuition assistance to deserving Aquinas students in AJ’s name.
In awarding the scholarship annually to a sophomore, junior or senior student the following criteria shall be observed:
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Personal Character
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Loyalty to the ideals and values of the Aquinas Institute of Rochester
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Academic proficiency
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Financial need, (that is; without tuition assistance an Aquinas education would be difficult or unattainable)
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Preference shall be given to a student who demonstrates leadership within Aquinas and the community-at-large concerning service to others.
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Preference to be given to a student demonstrating an interest in a law enforcement career and takes courses to that end.