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Available to All Law Enforcement Agencies and Community Partners

Line, staff and administrative officers working in assignments for Community Policing Programs in any of the following types of agencies: Municipal Police Depts.; County Police/Sheriffs; State Police Depts.; Campus Police/Safety/Security; Federal Agencies; Transit/Port Authorities; Housing Police; School Resource Officers; Correctional Officers. As well, the staff and leadership of community organizations are welcome to attend.

While NABLEO membership caters to law enforcement officers of color, all education and training sessions are open to all, regardless of race, creed, or ethnicity (except for those programs specifically designated for members only).

The Award

The Community Service Award is presented each year to an individual, corporation or organization in recognition of excellence in service to the community and for efforts on the part of the recipient through their advocacy of issues of workplace equity, abatement of police deviance, and such activities has garnered the positive confidence in the institution of policing to further strong, positive bonds and relationships between police and communities of color.

The Honoree

Ryan Coleman was born in Baltimore. He attended Baltimore City College and the University of Maryland before receiving his BS from Towson University in Business and Marketing. He has also received his Master's in Professional Studies and Public Policy. He attended Purdue University for law school.

Mr. Coleman is a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, receiving an honorable discharge at the rank of Captain. He has worked for and Interned with Congressman Ruppersberger and Governor Schaefer. He currently is a Professor at Strayer University and works as a Fair Practices Officer.