The Honorary Members of the Long Beach Police Officers Association

Thank you Thomas Rasada for making this bumper sticker!

If you would like to become an Honorary Member of the LBPOA. Call or text me at 562-760-5995 The Honorary Members of the Long Beach Police Officers Association, or "The Honoraries" are a special group of citizens who work hard for the betterment of law enforcement. The "honorary" concept originated in 1966, when an amendment to the LBPOA Bylaws was passed, establishing Honorary members in order to encourage leading citizens to become involved with law enforcement and the co...mmunity. The purpose of the Honoraries is to actively support law enforcement generally and Long Beach police officers, specifically. To this end, they are involved in numerous fundraisers and other functions throughout the year that benefits various charities. Through contributions of time and money, Honoraries play a very important role in many worthy projects, which benefit both the law enforcement officers and the community of Long Beach. The Honoraries are the founders and sustaining body of the Long Beach Police Officers Memorial, Widows Emergency and Scholarship Trust Fund. The "Widows and Orphans Fund" has provided emergency financial assistance to the families of police officers. Each year the Honorary Members of the Long Beach Police Officers Association present the "Police Excellence Award." This award is bestowed upon a Long Beach Police Officer who has made outstanding achievements throughout the preceding year. The names are requested through the Office of the Chief of Police. Names of the officers are then forwarded to the Honorary Executive Committee for selection. Additionally, the Honoraries are proud to give the annual "Richard A. Rose Career Achievement Award" to a Long Beach Police Officer who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to service of the Long Beach community over a minimum of 20 years. Where does the money for all this support come from? Well, primarily from yearly dues from the Honorary members. Keep reading to find out how to join this wonderful organization. What about the organization? The Honoraries are officially a committee of the LBPOA. They are governed by an executive committee, and a new chairman is appointed each year by the POA President with the confirmation of the POA Board of Directors. Honorary membership is open only to law-abiding citizens of good moral character who, by their actions, display respect for the law and support of law enforcement. To become a member, a person must be sponsored by an existing Honorary member or by an active or retired Long Beach Police Officer. Honorary membership is then subject to approval by the POA and Honorary Boards. In essence, one does not become an Honorary for what it can do for that person, but to support his local police in trying to make our city a better and safer place to live. If you would like to become an Honorary Member of the LBPOA. Call or text me at 562-760-5995 Thank you, Bill Lovelace

My old friend Tom Rasada is fighting stage 4 colon cancer which has spread to his liver and kidneys. His sister set up a Go Fund Me page to help with his medical bills. Over the years, Tom has donated so much to the Long Beach Police Officers Association & Honoraries. I challenge all of my friends, (especially the LBPD family) to help out! Thank you all in advance ... https://www.gofundme.com/CancerSuxHelpTomRasadaHeal

A great time was had by all today at the Annual LBPOA Picnic!

Today is NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY (L.E.A.D.) If you see a police officer, thank a police officer!

We are proud to join the "Pink Patch Project" in the fight to find a cure for cancer. LBPD Pink Patches are available for purchase at the LBPOA Office for $10. Lapel Pins will be available for purchase ($5) beginning September 1. https://longbeachpoa.org//2017-Pink-Patch-Program-flyer2.p

Retired Long Beach Police Officers Make 6000 Mourning Bands for Dallas. http://www.wbap.com//retired-officers-make-6k-mourning-ba/ To donate, click here: http://honorbands.net/#join

13 American police officers have lost their lives in the line of duty this year. Here is a tribute to each one of them. SHARE this video to honor America's fallen police officers.

Thank you Steve James and the Long Beach Police Officers Association. Yesterday I became a "Life Member" of the LBPOA Honorary Association! I have been involved with Honoraries since 1993. A great group of citizens and business people supporting the fine men and women of the Long Beach Police Department. If you would like to become a member please private message me or give me a call at 562-595-5995

We deserved Jim Foster! Thank you from The Honorary Members of The LBPOA!