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John was a proud and dedicated police officer for almost 50 years. He graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. The majority of his career was spent with the Kent City Police Department. John retired from Kent in 2011, but was still very active doing what he loved. He was a sergeant for Munroe Falls PD, a negotiator with Metro SWAT, and a bailiff for Stow Municipal Court. During his career, John was also a member of Portage County SWAT, a TSA agent at Akron Canton Airport, and worked for Akron Children’s Hospital Safety Department.
John devoted his life to caring for those close to him, to protecting his communities, to his fellow first responders, and especially to ensuring the wellbeing of all children This will be an annual scholarship, given to a senior at Stow-Munroe Falls High School who will be studying Criminal Justice in college, with the intention of pursuing a career in law enforcement.
Applicant must be a pursuing a career in criminal justice or law enforcement
Applicant has demonstrated leadership qualities
Applicant must be a student enrolled at Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5
Applicant must be enrolled in any accredited post-secondary institution
Financial need a consideration
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