law enforcement opportunities (LEO)
What we do
LEO is dedicated to promoting and increasing cultural diversity in law enforcement, criminal justice, and corrections; providing education to communities of color and women regarding career opportunities within these professions; and assisting law enforcement, criminal justice, educational organizations, and corrections agencies in the recruitment of these populations.
the history of leo
In May 1991, professionals from law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, higher education, and community organizations came together to identify and address the low applications from women and people of color into law enforcement, criminal justice, and correction careers. The result was establishing the non-profit organization Law Enforcement Opportunities or LEO.
As a non-profit organization, LEO continues to promote and increase cultural diversity in law enforcement, criminal justice, and correction careers, as well as educational institutions. Each year LEO sponsors its annual career fair to assist organizations with informing women and persons of color about career and educational opportunities required to establish a career as a police officer, correctional officer or other criminal justice careers. The annual career fair is FREE and open to the general public. Your involvement and contributions are significant to the success of Law Enforcement Opportunities. By participating as a volunteer, registering as a vendor in our Annual Law Enforcement Opportunities Career Fair, and making charitable donations, you assist our efforts to help others reach their dreams.
how LEO can help you achieve your goals
- SCHOLARSHIPS -
- LEO offers individuals an opportunity to apply for scholarship dollars that can assist them in pursuing their academic education in law enforcement, criminology and/or corrections
- Steve Cannon Scholarship Award - The Steve Cannon Memorial Scholarship is an additional monetary amount awarded to a deserving awardee, based upon the selection of the judges during the interview process. The awardee selected for this additional monetary amount will be chosen based upon a variety of factors including academic excellence, need, and special situation. This special honor is announced during the award ceremony.
- Applications are accepted throughout the year. Interviews take place in July. Income from generous donations and the Annual Career Fair are used for the LEO Scholarship Fund
- network -
- Change occurs through networking. Goals often become reality with the assistance and input of others
- YOU can participate in networking sessions to get to know people and the ins and outs of your chosen career path
- EMPLOYMENT -
- Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, and Corrections agencies throughout the state are always seeking qualified individuals to hire
- LEO can provide the communication tools to help you gain a leg up during interviews and in classes
- LEO brings applicant and agency together in order to help you become a well rounded applicant
- EDUCATION -
- Working with high school counselors, LEO will be awarding scholarships to deserving high school seniors interested in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, or corrections
- Please see the application page for more information and to apply, we look forward to hearing from you
