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Former L.A. County Sheriff Leroy ‘Lee’ Baca Joins the Faculty at the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy "Lee" Baca, who retired as the top law enforcement officer in LA County in 2014, was appointed as a professor announced the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity in Compton, Calif. (ULACD). Ironically Sheriff Baca was previously responsible for the LA County Sheriff's department taking over the policing in Compton from the local Compton Police department in 2000, saving the city over $8 million.

Sheriff Baca has served as a college professor previously both at Cerritos College and the University of Laverne. He has earned two advanced degrees from USC; a M.P.A. in 1974 as well as his Doctorate, a D.P.A. in Public Administration in 1993. Dr. Baca also possesses a Credential in Vocational Education from UCLA, which was earned in 1972 after earning his B.A. in Administration of Justice from Cal State Los Angeles in 1971 and his A.A. degree from East LA College in 1964. Additionally Baca was in the United States Marine Corps as a reserve for six years.

"Baca is a gifted teacher who has the rare ability to take the most complex subject and make it seem simple," stated ULACD Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Michael Miller. "The Sheriff has learned how to change the behavior of people by making teaching small. He is gifted at taking the big and making it small he has changed dynamics within a work force of over 18,000 people. He has demonstrated a capacity to connect at many levels of government and to diverse groups of people. These same skills will greatly benefit our students and the community we serve in Compton, Watts, South Central Los Angeles and parts of Long Beach, as a University," Dr. Miller emphasized.

Sheriff Baca grew up in East Los Angeles and graduated from Franklin HS as the senior class president in 1960. Baca was uniquely qualified to be sheriff of LA County after having served or supervised in 19 different assignments (almost every Sheriff station in L.A. County) during his 49 year career in the Sheriff's Department.

Baca's legendary career started as a sworn deputy in 1965. Baca was appointed to Sergeant in 1970 and Lieutenant in 1975. Baca served in or supervised in 19 different assignments (almost every Sheriff station in L.A. County) during his career. He made Captain in 1981 and Commander in 1987. He ably served former Sheriff Sherman Block as Chief Deputy for six years from 1992 until his election as Sheriff in 1998. Sheriff Baca served 15 years as Sheriff and the top law enforcement official in Los Angeles County.

Sheriff Baca lad the expansion of the Sheriff's department and was responsible for not only taking over the Compton Police department, but also the Metro Transit Authority (MTA) police department and the Los Angeles Community College Police Department. These actions saved LA County and the City of Compton untold millions of dollars.

Lee Baca served with great distinction and was responsible for developing the Core Values Statement of the department, which helped create a better understanding of how precious the value of human life is. "Sheriff Baca believes that fundamentally that there is a greatness to every human being and that God is involved with every person's life weather they think so or not and this belief makes him a perfect teacher and role model for Christian students," explained Dr. Miller.

When asked about hiring someone who has a felony conviction on his record Dr. Miller quoted Luke 6:37 "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven." He went on to say, "Obviously many prosecutions are politically based and let's not forget the Sheriff in his first trail was voted 11-1 not guilty. In the second trial, several former sheriff's testified against him in order to gain favor for themselves."

The bible states clearly man should not judge others as explained in Matthew 7:1-2 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

L.A. County Sheriff Core Values developed by Sheriff Baca

As a leader in the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, I commit myself to
Honorably perform my duties with respect
For the dignity of all people,

Integrity to do right and fight wrongs,

Wisdom to apply common sense and fairness in all I do, and

Courage to stand against racism, sexism,
Anti-Semitism, homophobia and bigotry
In all its forms.

Learn more: http://www.universityoflosangeles.org/

About University of Los Angeles College of Divinity:
The University of Los Angeles's mission is to teach and train servant leaders to excel spiritually, intellectually, and practically in the ministry and selected lay vocations. Our Christian College exists to help building the Church, advance the work of God and impact society through embodying excellence in programs of Christian higher education and development in Christian faith, thought and practice.

The University accomplishes this mission through a comprehensive program of biblical, theological, and general education, Christ-centered service and support, and applied scholarship in practical environments.

- We nurture the talents of each other.

- We inspire a sense of responsibility for each other.

- We challenge each other to embrace diversity.

- We motivate each other to respond compassionately to the needs of others, especially the poor.

- We provide exceptional and unparalleled programs to students of all diverse intellectual and academic backgrounds.

- We set high standards for each student through individualized and advanced curriculum.

More information: http://www.universityoflosangeles.org/

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Web photo caption: Former LA County Sheriff Lee Baca and University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Vice President of Academic Affairs Michael Miller after signing Volunteer Agreement to become a professor at the Compton institution. (send2press.com/wire/images/18-0813-baca-and-miller-696x522.jpg)

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Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy "Lee" Baca, who retired as the top law enforcement officer in LA County in 2014, was appointed as a professor announced the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity in Compton, Calif. (ULACD). Ironically Sheriff Baca was previously responsible for the LA County Sheriff's department taking over the policing in Compton from the local Compton Police department in 2000, saving the city over $8 million.

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The University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Welcomed as Associate Member of IACBS at Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The annual International Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries (IABCS) held their annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on April 10, 2017, announced United States Ecclesiastical Society and Seminary (USESS). The IABCS under the inspired leadership of President Randal Langley is a first class gold standard non-governmental accreditation organization for Christian Colleges and Universities existing for over 63 years.

The IABCS is an educational association whose purpose is to establish a standard for quality education in the Christian Community among post secondary educational institutions. The process of developing and maintaining quality Christian education is achieved through the mutual efforts of the educational institutions voluntarily reviewing themselves, and the reviewing association maintaining high standards and determining compliance through documentation, review and onsite visitations.

As the oldest and longest running theological accreditation organization in the USA, IACBS is committed to a standard of excellence and maintain a wonderful legacy and tradition of history that spans over six decades. Mindful of this excellence and history it is with great pride that the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity is both humbled and honored to be accepted into the IACBS and looks forward to a long association and a mutually beneficial experience of sharing Christian ideals and educational values with other member institutions.

University of Los Angeles College of Divinity President Dr. Lou Guynes was quoted as saying, "It is with great pride we associate ourselves with IACBS and we look forward to fulfilling Christian relationships and a site visit which will lead to full accreditation in the coming months."

Dr. Rev. Misi Tagaloa, Senior Pastor of the Second Samoan Church in Long Beach, Calif. represented University of Los Angeles College of Divinity at the conference and came away impressed with the leadership and strong Christian spirit present among all the member institutions.

"I am so proud to be associated with the Christian leaders in education of the IACBS whom I met at the annual meeting. Leaders such as Dr. Dwight Martin, President of Florida Beacon College and Seminary and Dr. George Siemer of Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College are amazing men of God filled with the Holy Spirit.

"It is clear that we are in good hands with President Randal Langley at the head of the IACBS. He is supported by the amazing Dr. Virginia Cornett and Rev. Henry Reyenga, who is both inspired and brilliant," said Rev. Misi as Vice President of the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity.

About The University of Los Angeles College of Divinity:

The University of Los Angeles College of Divinity (ULA) proudly educates Christian leaders in the inner city of Los Angeles. Located in Compton, California, ULA promotes Christian education for leaders in the Christian Community and for Pastors world-wide offering Associate, Bachelors and Doctorate degrees as well as ordination and certificates in various areas of religious study. The University of Los Angeles College of Divinity was established in 1982 by church leaders and has long upheld a high standard of biblical education and study which is further enhanced by membership in the IACBS.

For more information, visit: http://universityoflosangeles.org/.

*PHOTO Caption: Membership of IACBS at Annual Accreditation Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia April, 2017.

The annual International Association of Bible Colleges and Seminaries (IABCS) held their annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on April 10, 2017, announced United States Ecclesiastical Society and Seminary (USESS). The IABCS under the inspired leadership of President Randal Langley is a first class gold standard non-governmental accreditation organization for Christian Colleges and Universities existing for over 63 years.

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