HAPCOA National Board Vice President, Assistant Chief (retired) Reuben Ramirez,Dallas Police Department, published: Checkpoints: The… Read More
Empowering The Future of Law Enforcement
We assist in recruiting, training, mentoring and promoting qualified Hispanic American men and women in the criminal justice arena. Read more about our mission.

HAPCOA’s Annual Training Symposium
Addressing Challenges Through Outreach and Innovation
May 5-9, 2025 in Mesa, AZ
The Story Behind HAPCOA
HAPCOA, the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, established in 1973, is the oldest and largest association in the U.S. of Hispanic American command officers from law enforcement and criminal justice agencies at the municipal, county, state and federal levels. Read More >

Are You A Member?
Membership in HAPCOA is open to any individual involved in law enforcement, criminal justice or related fields of support.
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We provide professional development, networking opportunities, access to job opportunities, a forum for discussion of proposed legislation and regulations, a national voice to address concerns before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies and the courts, and much more.
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News
HAPCOA Member Named to Maryland Hall of Heroes
March 5, 2025
HAPCOA’s International Ambassador At Large, Alex Zunca was named to the Maryland Hall of Heroes.… Read More
The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) NationalBoard has decided to reschedule the National… Read More