(Austin) Congratulations to Dallas Police Department Chief Eddie Garcia and Assistant Chief Reuben Ramirez who… 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.
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 >
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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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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
HAPCOA Attends Professionalizing Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training (PLECET) in Atlanta, GA
May 13, 2024
HAPCOA Executive Director Tony Chapa and Immediate Past National President Don Tijerina attended the Professionalizing… Read More