Bowie State Police Officers and Staff Honored for Excellence by County Chiefs’ Association

Five members of the Bowie State University Police Department were recognized by the Police Chiefs' Association of Prince George's County at its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony on October 5, 2026. Each year, the association honors officers and civilians from law enforcement agencies across the county for exemplary performance.

LaVel Jones was named Civilian of the Year, Chapelle Osborne earned Community Service Officer of the Year, Lisa Bell was recognized as Investigator of the Year and Tramayne Bullock was named Officer of the Year. LaShelle Powell was inducted into the association's Hall of Fame.

Above, L-R: Chapelle Osborne, LaVel Jones, Lisa Bell and Tramayne Bullock

Moningside Chief Daniel Franklin, president of the prince George's county police chiefs association, described the ceremony as a chance for the law enforcement community to come together and recognize those "whose service, leadership, and dedication have made a difference throughout Prince George's County."

For the Bowie State team, that service begins on campus, where a safe environment allows students to focus on learning, growing and building their futures.

"Every day, the men and women of our department work to make sure Bowie State is a place where students, faculty and staff feel safe and supported," said Byron Conaway chief of the Bowie State University Police Department. "These awards reflect the dedication our team shows on every shift, often in ways the campus never sees. I could not be prouder to see their commitment recognized by our peers across the county."

Congratulations to this year's honorees, who show every day what it means to be Bowie Bold.