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William D. Lebo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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William D. Lebo began his service to the City of Lebanon Police Department in 1982. He later served as Sergeant and was then promoted to Lieutenant, where he managed patrol platoons until his death on the line of duty in 2022. The William D. Lebo Memorial Foundation was set up a few months after his passing to promote the wellbeing of Lebanon and to honor Lebo\u2019s persistence in his need to protect and care for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of the Foundation is to: (a) support the growth of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania and the City of Lebanon, always with positive intent; (b) support Lebanon County First Responders and their children by providing annual scholarship opportunities for continuing education, including trade schools, vocational-technical opportunities, apprenticeships, and university; and (c) provide comprehensive leadership development programs to the Law Enforcement Community, with a 10-year goal of having a nationally recognized Law Enforcement Leadership Development Academy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bill enjoying his vacation and preparing for his retirement, which was to begin within 30 days of his passing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Lt. Lebo early in his career.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Lebanon City Police Department Lt. William Lebo (6th from left) and Officer Derek Underkoffler (4th from left) are presented “thank you” gift bags by Northwest Elementary School students in recognition of National Police Week.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bill had a strong sense of values, devotion to his job and to his wife, Lora Lebo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ares, Lebanon Police Department’s Newest K-9 Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Lt. William D. Lebo Memorial Foundation provided $18,000 for a new K9 officer. On March 12, Ares was sworn-in as the first new Lebanon Police Department K-9 officer after more than a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo of K-9 Ares
Photo Credit: Lebanon City Police Department<\/em>
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Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To keep Lt. Lebo’s memory alive and to continue serving the community he loved, The William D Lebo Memorial Foundation is opening applications for continuing education scholarships for First Responders and children of First Responders. See our Scholarship<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo of a recent grad that was awarded a scholarship.
Photo Credit: The William D. Lebo Memorial Foundation<\/a><\/strong> Facebook Page<\/em>
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Support Programs for the Law Enforcement Community<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our foundation works with Lebanon County and their leadership development programs for local law enforcement officers, such as CIMS program in 2023.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Accompany Local First Responders & Organizations on Philanthropy and Giving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We volunteer and attend local events such as visiting the Lebanon Library with the Lebanon Police Department for the annual Reading Program, presented by Elks Lodge 631 and the Elks National Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo of a Lebanon officer reading to local children.
Photo Credit: The William D. Lebo Memorial Foundation<\/a><\/strong> Facebook Page<\/em>
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Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rynell Root<\/strong>, President
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Ryan Margut<\/strong>, Vice President<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Cook<\/strong>, Secretary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kris McCarrick<\/strong>, Treasurer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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