(Washington, DC) HAPCOA’s National Board Ambassador at Large, Alejandro Zunca, was awarded the Community Leader… 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.
Our Values
Our Initiatives
The Impact
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
(Austin) Congratulations to Dallas Police Department Chief Eddie Garcia and Assistant Chief Reuben Ramirez who… Read More
HAPCOA Member Leads Department to Excellence Award
June 7, 2024
Chief Paul Chapa of the Trinity University Police Department was proud to announce that they… Read More