We are writing this letter on behalf of the Women Peace Officer’s Association of California, Inc. (WPOA).  Each year the WPOA presents as many as four awards to Outstanding Women in Law Enforcement: 

The Award for Professional Achievement (Management)

The Award for Professional Achievement (Line Officer)

The Award for Valor

The WPOA Member Merit Award

Enclosed is a WPOA Award Nomination Form for reproduction and distribution within your department.   

We highly encourage all members of the law enforcement community to take the time to recognize the courage, commitment and outstanding achievements of your fellow law enforcement officers by nominating them for a WPOA award.  

*Individuals may make as many nominations as they feel are warranted. 

All nominations must be postmarked no later than March 30 of any given year. 

The awards will be presented at the CPOA/WPOA Annual Training Conference . Traditionally, the WPOA Annual Training Conference is held in conjunction with the California Police Officer’s Association (CPOA) Annual Conference.

Should you have any questions regarding the nomination process or the awards ceremony, please contact Alicia Barrera-Patterson at: 559-410-3910

We are looking forward to receiving your nominations.

Sincerely,

Womens Police Officers Association of California

Nomination Form

2007 Award Recipients

On Monday May 21, 2007 in South Lake Tahoe, the Women Peace Officer's Association paid tribute to three distinguished women in law enforcement by hosting an Awards Luncheon in their honor. Tisha Smith, an Elk Grove Police Department Officer was awarded the "Award for Valor", Diane Urban, a Captain with the San Jose Police Department received the "Award for Achievement-Management" and Shontel Sherwood, an investigator with the Newport Beach Police Department, received the "Award for Achievement-Line Officer" Congratulations to each of them and WPOA invites you to read each ones story and applaud them for their heroic performances.

Award for Valor

Tisha Smith
Police Officer
Elk Grove Police Department

Award for Achievement-Management

Diane Urban
Police Captain
San Jose Police Department

Award for Achievement-Line Officer

Shontel Sherwood
Police Officer
Newport Beach Police Department

2006 Award Recipients