Lubbock Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Current President Brandon Price with his father Bobby Price, 1st President of the LPPA

CLEAT Region 5 Director Aaron Smith presents plaque to LPPA President Brandon Price

The Lubbock Professional Police Association hosted a celebration on November 7th to commemorate their 25th Anniversary. Over two hundred members and family members as well as the Chief, City Attorney, and past Presidents and Board Members were in attendance for the gala event to receive awards given by LPPA President Brandon Price. "This ceremony marks just another milestone for the Association and we plan on being here another twenty-five years from now." Stated President Price. Region 5 Director Aaron Smith who was also at the event said, " The LPPA has a history of being a resilient organization who keeps plugging away until they achieve their goal whatever that may be." Field Services Director Dwight Tiller and Region 5 Field Services Representative Chris McGill were also given what President Price named the 24/7 awards. One of the unique scenarios was the presence of Bobby D. Price the first president of the LPPA with his son President Brandon Price the current president of the LPPA.

Lubbock Professional Police Association established November 15, 1985 1st President Bobby D. Price 1985-1988 2nd President Bill Carter 1989 3rd President Ralph Bowen 1990 4th President Ronnie Sowell 1990-2005 5th President Dennis Kelley 2005 6th President Donnie Davidson 2005 -2007 7th President Lane McClanahan 2007 - 2009 8th President Brandon Price 2009 - Present

Major LPPA accomplishments:

Lobbied city to move 5% TMRS contribution to 6% one year later went up to 7% Lobbied for 25 year retirement to be changed to 20 year

2007 LPPA had shift differential implemented

2008 LPPA had certificate pay implemented

2010 LPPA lobbied and received a 5% pay raise and assisted other city employees in getting a 3% pay increase

LPPA has accumulated over &110,000 to the LPPA bank account since 2006