On the evening of Saturday September 20th, USC President Dr. C. L. Max Nikias was honored at the Los Angeles Police Museum’s 21st Annual Jack Webb Awards. The award is presented annually to individuals who make positive contributions to their communities by partnering with law enforcement.
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck presented the Award to President Nikias in recognition of his and USC’s longstanding work and close cooperation.
Beck said, “President Nikias has been an extraordinary partner and exceptional friend, not only to me, but to the men and women who proudly serve the City of Los Angeles. He exemplifies the values and traditions of the Los Angeles Police Department and is deserving of the Jack Webb Award for his significant commitment to the LAPD and life-long support of the entire law enforcement community.”
As Los Angeles’ largest private employer, USC works closely with the LAPD coordinating security on and around its campuses but the close ties extend far beyond this. USC is home to one of the LAPD Cadet Program’s cadet posts, staffed by 50 young men and women from our neighborhoods who volunteer at local schools and serve the community in many other meaningful ways.
This spring, four LAPD officers enrolled in the USC Price School’s Executive Master of Leadership program to become the first recipients of the USC-LAPD Scholarship, which provides for half of their tuition.
Accepting the Award, President Nikias noted, “USC is extremely proud of its longstanding, strong partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department. We share a staunch commitment to the safety and prosperity of our community, and I am truly honored to work with so many individuals at our university and in law enforcement who are dedicated to this important work.”
The event, held at the Omni Hotel in front of 400 attendees, featured a special performance from the USC Trojan Marching Band, who gave the event a distinct Trojan feel.