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In this month’s update SEBA President Grant Ward provides an update on SPO and PCO contract negotiations and the upcoming Jeremiah MacKay Memorial 5K.

SEBA worked for nearly two years with the Sheriff’s Department to clearly define the Detective/Corporal Promotional Process in an attempt to provide consistency to members in how the process is administered by management across the Department.

As a result of the collaboration, the Department agreed to release the number of candidates in each “banded rank” to SEBA. The results for 2022 are listed below.

This article pertains to every person SEBA represents, but I am going to direct it towards the Sheriff’s Department members.

As a peace officer all of you had to learn the “Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.” In that code is a line that states, “Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my Department.” This is probably one of the most important things you should remember.

Anyone who I have represented knows one of the first things I say is, “Tell the truth, if you lie you die.” If you have violated a policy or procedure and you tell the truth chances are the violation does not reach the level of termination. If you violated a policy or procedure and you lie about it, chances are you will be...

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SEBA President Grant Ward presented Humberto Enciso from Class 229 with the John Futch Scholarship at last week's Academy graduation.

“I had the distinct honor to deliver this award to an inspiring young man who personifies the memory of my late friend whose name is on the award," said SEBA President Grant Ward. "Congratulations Deputy Humberto Enciso, I know John was looking down on us with pride.”

John M. Futch, Jr. was dedicated to helping others and served his community in various aspects including working for the FBI; as a Metro DC Police Officer; an administrator at Cal State University San Bernardino; an elected trustee of the San Bernardino Community College District; and as the President of the NAACP, San Bernardino Branch.

His name in the community was synonymous with action, advancement and assurance. He passed away in August of 2019, leaving a legacy of civic engagement, awareness and advocacy.

Thank you to long-time SEBA Supporter Alaina Ramos Mathews for making this award possible. To read more about the scholarship and John Futch click here.

ABOVE: SEBA Treasurer Tom Mabry helped present a check for $2,750 to teachers at Locust Elementary in Fontana as part of SEBA's ongoing Shop With A Cop - Teacher's Edition Program. Thank you to all our educators for their committment in the classroom.

Injured on duty or off resulting in time off? Call SEBA.

You have disability benefits to assist you while you recover. Disability benefits have a waiting period before they kick in. It is of the utmost importance that you apply in a timely manner to avoid delays.

For more information, click here or contact Melissa Burroughs via email

Each year between January 1st and April 1st applications are accepted for the SEBA Scholarships. SEBA will award a $5,000 Richard E. Scovel Scholarship, a $2,500 SEBA Scholarship and a $1,000 Reserve Scholarship.

Det. Richard E. Scovel was the SEBA President from 1978-1979. He was instrumental in bringing SEBA up to the high standards it is today, including the right for deputy sheriffs to represent themselves in County negotiations. Det. Scovel was killed in an off-duty automobile accident in 1981. This scholarship is SEBA’s way of showing our gratitude to Det. Scovel and keeping his memory alive.

For more information visit www.seba.com/seba-scholarship

March 1, 2023 from Noon to 2 p.m.