This award recognizes the exemplary performance of an Academy graduate, while at the same time honoring the memory of an RSA member who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of his law enforcement duties.

The Riverside Sheriffs’ Association established a scholarship program to assist members of the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association, who plan to continue their education in college or university programs.

Riverside Sheriffs’ Association and the Riverside County Deputy Sheriff Relief Foundation established a scholarship program to assist members’ children and student residents of Riverside County, California, who plan to continue in post-secondary education.