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August 11 , 2016
DIAMOND LAKES DEFENDERS ANNOUNCE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) criminal justice student, Keanna Peck has been selected to receive the Diamond Lakes Defender First Response scholarship this year.
Peck is entering her second year in the criminal justice program at NPC. She is passionate about pursuing a career in law and hopes to use her skills to help troubled youth though juvenile court. She has worked as an intern for the Garland County Juvenile Court, and recently completed a summer internship with Congressman Bruce Westerman in Washington, D.C.
The $500 award was presented to Peck Tuesday by members of the Diamond Lakes Defender
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Paul Calcagno, president, Harold Woody, treasurer,
and Mike and Linda Roberts, members. The Defenders Motorcycle Club began in 2004 and
includes chapters all over the United States. Members are active and retired law enforcement,
military, emergency services and public safety personnel.
The Diamond Lakes Chapter formed in December 2009 with its membership coming from the Hot Springs Police Department, Garland County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Crime Lab, active duty military and veterans. Calcagno said, “this is our third year to proudly present this scholarship to an outstanding student who desires to serve the public.”
The scholarship recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, must be enrolled in a law enforcement, EMS or Fire program and must be a student in good standing that demonstrates a need for help.
Photo: Scholarship recipient, Keanna Peck pictured with Harold Woody, Paul Calcagno, Linda and Mike Roberts from the Diamond Lakes Defender Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club.
