Est. 1984
Police Officer Les Early was shot and killed during an early morning drug raid at the 5500 block of Robertson in Houston at 5:30 a.m.
Officer Early was the point man on his department's SWAT team, which was conducting the raid. As he entered the residence, a fortified drug house, the suspect opened fire with a 9mm handgun, striking Officer Early near the collarbone above his bulletproof vest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he passed away.
The subject, who was on probation, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Officer Early had served with the Pasadena Police Department for over eight years. He is survived by his wife and young son.
Les Early was a member of the Pasadena (TX) Police Department and a member of the TTPOA. Officer Early was killed in the line of duty in 1993 while executing a narcotic search warrant. This scholarship was created in his memory.
The recipient of the Les Early Memorial Scholarship is selected by the TTPOA Training Advisory Board after a review of applications. The recipient will receive $1500.00 for the fall and spring terms for a maximum period of four (4) years pending satisfactory completion of course work each term. As proof of progress the recipient will be required to submit a transcript at the end of each academic term.
Needed materials for the original application process:
All materials must be submitted as a complete package. No partial applications will be accepted.
An original applicant must be either a graduating senior or a currently enrolled college/university student. The applicant’s parent must be a current member of the TTPOA. Children of the TTPOA Training Advisory Board are ineligible.