This week, Council President Paul Krekorian announced a $5,000 donation to the Police Orientation Preparation Program (POPP) at Valley College.
POPP is a two-year program that helps students obtain their associate's degree in the administration of justice while working closely with active LAPD officers. Numerous POPP cadets have worked in the Council District 2 office while pursuing their education and preparing for careers in law enforcement or other forms of public service.
“The POPP students I’ve worked with bring a genuine passion for public service to everything they do,” said Council President Krekorian. “The entire community benefits when young people like these are given the opportunity to fulfill their potential.”
![Council President with POPP Coordinator William Hendricks](/sites/g/files/wph2106/files/styles/landscape_medium_636x477_/public/2024-04/CPwithPOPPSMALL1.jpg.webp?itok=v-WvXbL3)
(Touring POPP classrooms at Valley College with program coordinator William Hendricks.)
![Council President presents oversized check to class of students](/sites/g/files/wph2106/files/styles/landscape_medium_636x477_/public/2024-04/CP%20w%20POPP%20cadets%20big%20check%20SMALL.jpg.webp?itok=JSFce_Du)