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(Los Angeles) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Los Angeles Chapter held its… Read More

On this solemn 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Hispanic American Police Command Officers… Read More

(Washington DC) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association(HAPCOA) each year remembers the officers who… Read More

On March 4, 2026, Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Board Members Darnelly De… Read More

After careful consideration, the National Board of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA)… Read More

Clarence Jorif, representing the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association(HAPCOA), our National Treasurer, attended the… Read More

(San Juan, PR) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was proud to take… Read More

On July 23, 2025, HAPCOA’s former National President Hector Hernandez (2008-2010) was selected to receive… Read More

(Washington, DC) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) via its National Capitol Region… Read More

On behalf of all HAPCOA members nationwide, we would like to send our deepest condolences… Read More

(San Antonio) In response to the devastating and tragic flooding that has impacted the Kerrville… Read More

A message from the National Board of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA)… Read More

(Chicago) This year the Professionalizing Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training (PLECET) National Conference was held… Read More

HAPCOA National Board Vice President, Assistant Chief (retired) Reuben Ramirez,Dallas Police Department, published: Checkpoints: The… Read More

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

(Washington, DC) HAPCOA’s National Board Ambassador at Large, Alejandro Zunca, was awarded the Community Leader… Read More

(Austin) Congratulations to Dallas Police Department Chief Eddie Garcia and Assistant Chief Reuben Ramirez who… Read More

Chief Paul Chapa of the Trinity University Police Department was proud to announce that they… Read More

HAPCOA Executive Director Tony Chapa and Immediate Past National President Don Tijerina attended the Professionalizing… Read More

HAPCOA Immediate Past National President Don Tijerina attended the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Criminal… Read More

NCIS personnel, including Deputy Director for Operations Christopher McMahon, attended the 2023 Hispanic American Police… Read More

In conjunction with Hapcoa’s 50th Annual National Training Symposium, we hosted a career and exhibit… Read More

During the 50th Anniversary symposium organized by the Hispanic American Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) in… Read More

(San Antonio) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) will hold its 50th Anniversary… Read More

The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) condemns the horrific terrorist attacks upon Israel.… Read More

(Los Angeles) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Los Angeles Chapter hosted a… Read More

By Jennifer Leach When there are big changes that lead to confusion, scammers prosper. Pretty… Read More

(San Antonio) A member of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) National Board,… Read More

(Los Angeles) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Los Angeles Chapter, hosted a… Read More

(Quantico, VA) Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Director Omar R. Lopez, promoted HAPCOA Vice President… Read More

(Los Angeles) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association hosted its National Law Enforcement Training… Read More

(Los Angeles). The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) will hold its 49th Anniversary… Read More

(San Diego, CA). The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA), Executive Aguila Award Committee,… Read More

As crime escalates and tensions between police and some communities linger, law enforcement organizations are… Read More

May 30, 2022, San Antonio, TX — The Hispanic American Police Command OfficersAssociation (HAPCOA) issues… Read More

(Washington, DC). On December 15, 2021, the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) accepted… Read More

(Washington, DC) On December 16, 2021, Members of the HAPCOA National Capitol RegionChapter presented two… Read More

Marina Police Chief Tina Nieto has been appointed to the Commission on Peace OfficerStandards and… Read More

On Nov. 15, FEMA held a virtual roundtable discussion with national law enforcement and public… Read More

The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) announces the winner of the 2019/2020 National… Read More

(Washington, DC). HAPCOA was invited to participate in the 33rd Annual Candlelight Vigil, hosted by… Read More

(Washington DC) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA), in partnership with major National… Read More

From September 15 to October 15, 2021, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month(link is external)… Read More

LAW ENFORCEMENT GROUPS ANNOUNCE LARGEST POLICE-COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE EVER As crime escalates and tensions between… Read More

Join us for a general membership meeting and special presentation by author Linden Gross as… Read More

(Nashville) Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was invited to participate on a roundtable… Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – On May 13, 2021, Larry Cosme, President of the Federal Law Enforcement… Read More

(Los Angeles) HAPCOA LA Chapter supporting member and corporate sponsor Gerard Orozco will be recognized… Read More

HAPCOA is proud to announce a partnership with Northcentral University, a nonprofit based in San… Read More

Harvard University (HUPD) Interim Police Chief Denis Dowing, announced effective Monday February 22, 2021, Sgt.… Read More

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYOffice of Public Affairs Alejandro Mayorkas Sworn in as Secretary of… Read More

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(Los Angeles)  On Monday, December 7, 2002, George Gascón was sworn in as the 43rd… Read More

The National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) hosted its national meeting on August… Read More

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(Washington)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was invited to attend the Initial… Read More

(Washington, DC) Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) member Victor Avila, a retired ICE… Read More

ANNOUNCING NATIONAL FAITH AND BLUE WEEKEND: A Public-Private Collaborative Effort to Build Bridges and Break… Read More

Our sweet Brooke Elizabeth loved wearing and sharing beautiful blossoms and bling! Now YOU can… Read More

A WRITTEN STATEMENT: Prepared by the National Board of Directors of the Hispanic American Police… Read More

On July 16, 2020, Mr. Paul J. Chapa who serves as the Assistant Vice President… Read More

A Written Statement: Prepared by theNational Board of Directors of theHispanic American Police Command Officers… Read More

(Washington, DC) On June 16, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order to foster closer… Read More

A Written Statement: Prepared by the National Board of Directors of the Hispanic American Police… Read More

On Peace Officers Memorial Day and during Police Week, we commend the brave men and… Read More

A WRITTEN STATEMENTSubmitted to thePresidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of JusticeOn behalf… Read More

HAPCOA has supported the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) Annual Candlelight Vigil by… Read More

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(Washington, DC)  HAPCOA was invited to participate in a symposium call with Acting Secretary Chad… Read More

Law Enforcement Administrators, Leadership, Officers, and Civilian Staff The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office… Read More

Now Accepting Nominations until 8:00 PM EDT, April 24, 2020 The U.S. Department of Justice… Read More

(San Antonio)  With the postponement of the HAPCOA 46th Annual National Law Enforcement Training Symposium,… Read More

(San Antonio)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) has decided to postpone its… Read More

Local police departments have to closely work with the communities they serve and protect. In… Read More

(Washington)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was invited to attend the Inauguration… Read More

(Washington, DC) The 3rd Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing was held… Read More

(San Juan)  HAPCOA is proud to announce and support the nomination of Mr. Pedro “Pete”… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The American Bar Association (ABA), Standing Committee on Gun Violence, held an executive… Read More

Award Nominations Now Accepted:  Deadline February 15, 2020 The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association… Read More

(Washington DC) HAPCOA offers its support of the DHS Women in Law Enforcement Mentoring Program. … Read More

(Santo Domingo) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) and the Global Alliance of… Read More

HAPCOA is now partnering with a TV show that will give us exposure to a… Read More

(New York)  The Global Alliance of Hispanic Law Enforcement Professionals (GAHLEP) sponsored its 7th Annual… Read More

Charles “Carlos” Garcia  With a heavy heart, HAPCOA reports the passing of Charles “Carlos” Garcia,… Read More

On August 20, 2019, Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) San Antonio Chapter President… Read More

HAPCOA was invited to attend the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) 2019… Read More

San Antonio Chapter President Don Tijerina represented HAPCOA on a Southwest Border visit, June 2-6,… Read More

Andrea Fata (USSS –EAP) has graciously put together the following Mental Health resources IACP Psychological… Read More

(New York City)  On Sunday, July 14, 2019, HAPCOA and the Global Alliance of Hispanic Law… Read More

HAPCOA encourages all to consider nominating deserving members of your agencies for the DOJ/BJA Medal… Read More

(Vancouver)  The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) held’s its 61st Annual Symposium &… Read More

(South Padre Island, TX)  ICE Special Agent Jaime Jorge Zapata was honored by HAPCOA with… Read More

Federal, state, local, and tribal public safety officers perform courageous acts in communities across our… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer recently named Omar Lopez Director of the Naval… Read More

HAPCOA National Board and San Antonio Chapter members attended the 44th Annual Heroes Luncheon sponsored… Read More

(Washington DC)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) along with the Spanish American… Read More

WASHINGTON – There was a time when Hector Hernandez questioned his future in law enforcement.… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was invited to attend a… Read More

(Baltimore) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) has signed a historic Memorandum of… Read More

(Baltimore) Each year, during the HAPCOA General Membership meeting, the HAPCOA National Board is elected… Read More

(Baltimore) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) sponsors the coveted “AGUILA Awards Program”.… Read More

HAPCOA Youth Scholarship Information: http://hapcoa.org/templates/files/hapcoa-scholarship-info.pdf

HAPCOA Salutes Jesus “Chuy” Rangel on having his art piece entitled “Los Chingónes de Califas” being… Read More

HAPCOA National Board Vice President Ivan Acosta, Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), was recently promoted… Read More

Alonzo Peña (https://www.hstoday.us/federal-pages/dhs/ice/former-ice-deputy-director-alonzo-pena-dies/) Mr. Alonzo Peña was the President and Founder of DMEP based in… Read More

(Los Angeles)  The newly formed HAPCOA LA Chapter held its Holiday Mixer on December 12,… Read More

(Prince George’s County, Maryland) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers’ Association-National Capitol Region (HAPCOA-NCR), the… Read More

(Washington DC) The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) hosted a Research Summit on Women in… Read More

(Los Angeles)  Los Angeles County Sheriff-elect Alex Villanueva (to be sworn in on Monday, December… Read More

(Washington DC)  HAPCOA was invited by the Department of Justice / COPS Office to send… Read More

(Washington DC)  On November 1, 2019, The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was… Read More

(Washington DC) The Department of Justice invited HAPCOA to attend the US Department of Justice,… Read More

(Orlando) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was officially represented at the 125th… Read More

(Washington DC) On September 18, 2018, the United States Capitol Police’s Office of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity… Read More

(Washington, DC) HAPCOA National President Richard Rosa and HAPCOA NCR Chapter President Joe Perez attended… Read More

(Broomfield, CO)  HAPCOA National President Richard Rosa and HAPCOA member, Juan Riberas, attended the 45th… Read More

(Austin) On September 11, 2018 at the Capital in the Great State of Texas, former… Read More

(Washington, DC) HAPCOA honors the memories of all the fallen law enforcement officers, firefighters and… Read More

(Washington DC)  IACP President Chief Louis M. Dekmar (La Grange, Georgia) invited HAPCOA’s Executive Director… Read More

(Panama) The Panamanian National Police held its first annual International K9 Congress on Monday, August… Read More

(Corpus Christi)  HAPCOA’s 2nd National Vice President Chief Teresa Ramon also serves as the elected… Read More

(Ft. Lauderdale) HAPCOA National President Richard Rosa attended the opening plenary session on Monday, July… Read More

(Los Angeles)  Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore promoted HAPCOA member Robert N. Arcos, to… Read More

(Washington DC)  Long time HAPCOA member E. Erik Moncayo was recently appointed to the position… Read More

HAPCOA was invited to attend a Traffic Safety Committee Meeting held during the National Sheriff’s… Read More

HAPCOA National Board 3rd Vice President Sheriff Javier Salazar was awarded a MAGNUS Leadership Award… Read More

San Antonio HAPCOA Chapter and National Board Member Rolando Belmares has been selected as the… Read More

(San Antonio, Texas) HAPCOA National Board 3rd Vice President Sheriff Javier Salazar and San Antonio… Read More

(Washington, DC)  In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15… Read More

(Los Angeles)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) elected and promoted its 2018… Read More

(Washington, DC) HAPCOA was invited and President Tina Nieto accepted to participate in the National Officer… Read More

(Baltimore, MD) HAPCOA 1st VP Richard Rosa along with HNLEA Executive Director – Luis Rodriguez,… Read More

The San Antonio Express-News  (4/17) reports the Bexar County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office and Judson Independent… Read More

(Panama) HAPCOA Panama Chapter members were invited to attend the Panamanian National Police “Dia Del… Read More

(Oakland, CA) HAPCOA was invited and President Tina Nieto accepted to participate in the NOBLE… Read More

On May 13, we will officially dedicate the 360 names added to the Memorial this… Read More

HAPCOA was invited and 1st VP Richard Rosa accepted to participate in a stakeholder telecon… Read More

(Washington, DC) HAPCOA National Board member 1st VP Richard Rosa and Alex Zunca – Executive… Read More

(Los Angeles)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) announced its selectees for its… Read More

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February 15, 2018. The Latin American Coalition’s mission is to raise awareness in the areas… Read More

On Friday, January 19th, Manny Ovalle, National Board Member of HAPCOA, met with a group… Read More

HAPCOA as a member of the National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence has joined with… Read More

(Houston)  On the heels of the historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being signing in San… Read More

Darryl De Souza was recently selected to serve as the new Commissioner of the Balitmore… Read More

(Los Angeles)  Several members of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers National Board worked with… Read More

Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, Hispanic National Law Enforcement Association, United Black Police Officers… Read More

(Washington DC)  At the invitation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions, members of law enforcement and… Read More

The Texas Association of College and University Police Administrators (TACUPA) presented its 2017 Bill G.… Read More

For over a decade the famed Dallas Chorizo & Menudo Community Breakfast has been hosted… Read More

(Dallas)  The National Latino Law Enforcement Organization (NLLEO) held its 25th Annual National Training Symposium… Read More

(Panama)  The HAPCOA Panama Chapter remembers fallen New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer James Whittington,… Read More

(Hyattsville, MD)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) National Capitol Region Chapter participated… Read More

(Kansas City)  The National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) held its 44th Annual National Symposium… Read More

HAPCOA member, Reading Police Chief, and Alvernia University alumni, Andres Dominguez, Jr. initiated a Junior… Read More

The City of Marina has selected Tina M. Nieto as the City of Marina’s new… Read More

(Panama) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Panama Chapter swore-in as its latest… Read More

(Hyattsville, MD) On Thursday October 5, 2017 from 6am until 6pm, HAPCOA members participated in a… Read More

(Washington, DC)  HAPCOA was invited to participate in the National Narcotic Officers Associations’ Coalition (NNOCA)… Read More

God provides us time; it’s how we choose to manage our time. As soon as… Read More

(Washington, DC)  HAPCOA National Board members, 1st Vice President Rich Rosa and Executive Director Tony… Read More

(Baton Rouge)  One-year after an unprovoked attack on members of the Baton Rouge Police Department… Read More

(Atlanta)  The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) held its 41st Annual Training… Read More

(San Antonio)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) in partnership with the Trinity… Read More

Congratulations to HAPCOA Atlanta Chapter, 2nd VP, Gina Hawkins who was selected to serve as… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Association of Police Attachés of Latin America (APALA) and the International Law… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications and… Read More

Congratulations to long-time HAPCOA member Maria del Carmen Irizarry-Rodriguez (retired Special Agent NCIS) on her… Read More

Immigration enforcement is a complex and challenging issue for communities and their law enforcement agencies… Read More

(Los Angeles) On Saturday, March 18, 2017 the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA)… Read More

(Atlanta)   Active HAPCOA members located in the Atlanta, Georgia region petitioned the HAPCOA National Board… Read More

(Washington DC)  The construction of the new National Law Enforcement Officer Museum is well underway.… Read More

(Panama City, Panama)  On January 20, 2017, the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association Panama… Read More

Attorney General Loretta Lynch held her final meeting with Law Enforcement Stakeholders on Thursday, January… Read More

As leading law enforcement leadership and labor organizations, we have long been dedicated to advancing… Read More

(San Antonio)  Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, on Friday, January 6, 2017, appointed Don Tijerina… Read More

(San Antonio)  On January 1st, Javier Salazar was officially sworn-in at the Bexar County Courthouse… Read More

The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association – National Capitol Region Chapter, along with members… Read More

(Houston) Members of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) and members of the… Read More

(Washington)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) held its 43rd Annual National Law… Read More

    This Violence Against Law Enforcement Must End To deliberately target those in society… Read More

As part of SafeGuard’s commitment ensuring the safety and protecting the lives of law enforcement… Read More

Location:  The Hotel Maya, Long Beach CAEvent date:  Tuesday, November 15, 2016 9:00am-1:00pm HAPCOA, the… Read More

HAPCOA Interns are recognized and issued certificates by Director Roderick Allison, Federal Air Marshal Service,… Read More

(Quantico, VA)  The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at the Russell-Knox… Read More

(Washington)  On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment… Read More

The proper use and care of your body armor vest is essential to maintaining its… Read More

(Greenbelt, MD)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association – National Capitol Region (NCR) Chapter… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) invited the Hispanic American Police Command Officers… Read More

HAPCOA 2nd VP Richard Rosa (FMAS), and member of the HAPCOA National Capital Region Chapter,… Read More

Houston Police Officers lost a brother this week. Wilfred Navarro, Jr, 87, a resident of… Read More

(Washington DC)  On July 20, 2016, Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch and Deputy Attorney General… Read More

To the brave members of our Nation’s law enforcement community: Every day, you confront danger… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was called upon on recently… Read More

Full Article: http://hapcoa.org/templates/files/le-partnership-statement-draft-070816.pdf Baltimore County Chief of Police Jim JohnsonChair National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent… Read More

NEW YORK – Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh C. Johnson delivered the following remarks… Read More

Explorer Rebecca N. Long was selected for the 2016 Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association… Read More

WASHINGTON – America’s law enforcement community, like our nation as a whole, is shocked and… Read More

As most Officers will know, bulletproof vests are available in a variety of levels according… Read More

(Panama City)  On Monday, May 16, 2016, President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama named HAPCOA… Read More

(Washington, DC)  On Monday, May 23, 2016 the President’s Task Force of 21st Century Policing,… Read More

(Washington DC)  On Monday, May 16, 2016 the White House held its Public Safety Officer… Read More

(Washington DC)  HAPCOA members were on hand to participate in a variety of National Police… Read More

HAPCOA members will participate in a number of National Police Week events to include a… Read More

(Panama City)  The Panamanian National Police celebrated its 79th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, May 3,… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) joined forces with APALA (Association… Read More

Dear HAPCOA Members, Traffic-related incidents remain the leading cause of death and injury for America’s… Read More

The Vice President for Student Affairs at Texas State University recently announced that Mr. Jose Banales accepted… Read More

As the President said, we stand in solidarity with the Belgian people in condemning the… Read More

Hillard Heintze is looking for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from a diverse background who have a… Read More

The Federal Air Marshal Service, the law enforcement arm of the Transportation Security Administration is… Read More

(Washington, DC)  On Thursday, March 10, 2016, HAPCOA Executive Director Anthony Chapa, was invited to… Read More

Most Law Enforcement Officers will be well aware of the importance of a bullet proof… Read More

On Thursday, January 28, 2016, Richard Rosa (HAPCOA National Board – 2nd VP) and Joe… Read More

Law Enforcement Partners: In recognition of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, please join… Read More

The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) conducted its 42nd annual symposium and training… Read More

On Monday, December 21st, HAPCOA San Antonio co-sponsored a Bone Marrow Donor Registration Event in… Read More

For the past 15 years law enforcement associations within the Prince George’s County Police Department… Read More

(Washington, DC)  The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was invited to participate in… Read More

One of the hardest parts of keeping yourself protected with body armor is understanding exactly… Read More

Body Armor and Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Officers are not a homogenous group and can… Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC)   On Thursday, October 22, 2015, Richard Rosa, 3rd Vice President, HAPCOA National Board… Read More

HAPCOA, the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, established in 1973, is the oldest and… Read More

92 AMERICANS KILLED EVERY DAY BY GUNS, SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN GUN CRIMES, MORE FREQUENT MASS… Read More

https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2015/october/in-the-line-of-duty-2014-leoka-report-released/in-the-line-of-duty-2014-leoka-report-released The above chart provides a breakdown of the circumstances under which 51 officers were… Read More

Explorer Aldaco has served in various leadership positions in his Post to include Explorer Operations… Read More

Members of the National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence (the Partnership) send our… Read More

HAPCOA Family: I am reaching out to you today to ask you to keep Yvonne… Read More

The HAPCOA US Embassy Chapter held its regular meeting this past Tuesday, September 1st, 2015… Read More

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As you all are aware, the 2015 HAPCOA Annual National Training Symposium and Exhibit Fair… Read More

Manny Ovalle, Director at Large, represented HAPCOA on July 8, 2015 to discuss recommendations pursuant… Read More

On Thursday, July 23, the White House and the Department of Justice Office of Community… Read More

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Members of the HAPCOA US Embassy Panama Chapter organized and presented a seminar on the… Read More

Manny Ovalle, Director at Large, represented HAPCOA on May 20, 2015 to discuss recommendations pursuant… Read More

 For Immediate Release May 19, 2015             Contact: Ashley Schapitl… Read More

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Click here for the full statement regarding gun violence prevention: http://hapcoa.org/templates/files/police-week-2015-statement-may-15-2015.pdf

During the week of May 12-15, Washington, DC was host to National Police Week.  HAPCOA… Read More

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The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund released the roll call of names of 273… Read More

Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) members met at International Association of Chiefs of… Read More

The White House Domestic Policy Council invited HAPCOA to participate in a stakeholders meeting to… Read More

On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, HAPCOA National Board 3rd Vice-President Richard Rosa (Supervisory Federal Air… Read More

Chief Paul Chapa, of the Trinity University Police Department, San Antonio, TX was named as… Read More

The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) was invited to provide testimony to the… Read More

Washington – Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Executive Director Anthony Chapa submitted a… Read More

(Washington, DC)  On December 30, 2014, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund released its… Read More

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The National Law Enforcement Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence mourns the loss of Officers Wenjian… Read More

Attending the HAPCOA 41st Annual National Training Symposium were two ranking members of the Panamanian… Read More

(Langley Park, MD)  On Friday, December 19, 2014 the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association… Read More

The following statement, in response to the issues surrounding the situation in Ferguson, MO, was… Read More

WASHINGTON— On Dec. 2, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will travel to San… Read More

The President asked Secretary Johnson and Attorney General Eric Holder to undertake a rigorous and… Read More

President Obama recently appointed Heather Fong to serve as Assistant Secretary, Office of State and… Read More

On Saturday, November 15, 2014, members of the HAPCOA National Executive Board (President Xavier Morales,… Read More

The US Embassy Panama Chapter of HAPCOA was pleased to have Omar Pinzon, Director General… Read More

The HAPCOA 2014 Aguila Awards Committee recently announced the selection of those individuals or organizations… Read More

The HAPCOA Board of Directors and its Aguila Awards Committee is proud to announce the… Read More

National Board positions up for election (re-election) include the following: SecretarySergeant at ArmsTreasurer4th Vice President… Read More

HAPCOA Executive Director Tony Chapa and Hispanic National Law Enforcement Association (HNLEA) President Joe Perez,… Read More

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(Washington)  HAPCOA and the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) were invited to join other… Read More

HAPCOA and the Hispanic National Law Enforcement Association (HNLEA) were invited to speak at the… Read More

The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) sponsors the coveted “AGUILA” Awards Program (Aguila is the… Read More

As HAPCOA prepares for its 41st Annual National Law Enforcement Training Symposium, two meetings were… Read More

WASHINGTON—Two weeks ago the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the numbers of unaccompanied… Read More

(Panama City, Panama)  With the approval of the HAPCOA National Board, HAPCOA members assigned to… Read More

Police Chief Paul Chapa and Corporal Paul Morales accepted the award on behalf of Trinity… Read More

(San Antonio)  On Friday, July 11, 2014, HAPCOA was invited to attend an awards reception… Read More

On 07/11/2014, the HAPCOA National Board voted to extend the deadline for submission of completed… Read More

(SAN ANTONIO)  On June 23rd-27th 2014 HAPCOA San Antonio Chapter manned a recruitment table at… Read More

Outreach Campaign Focuses on the Dangers of the Journey to Cross the Southwest Border WASHINGTON… Read More

(Panama City, Panama)  On Wednesday, July 2, 2014, HAPCOA members attended the change of command… Read More

Thanks to the untrying efforts of long time HAPCOA member Maria Rodriguez, Special Agent (retired),… Read More

(San Antonio) Trinity University announce the selection of Assistant Chief Pete Perez as the recipient… Read More

The 100 Club of San Antonio, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of families… Read More

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The Hispanic American Police Command Offices Association (HAPCOA) was invited to attend the National Law… Read More

This week, thousands of people from across the country joined together for the 26th annual… Read More

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Bexar County Sheriff Susan L. Pamerleau (San Antonio, TX) promoted Lt. Don Tijerina to the… Read More

(San Antonio)  Members of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA), National Board of… Read More

From LAPD Headquarters Death of First LAPD Latina Policewoman Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department… Read More

Hola Amigos, I would like to update you on HAPCOA’s National Board activities since our… Read More

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The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is conducting research to determine how e-learning methodologies… Read More

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AMBUSHES LEADING CAUSE OF OFFICER FIREARM FATALITIES FOR TWO YEARS IN A ROW Philadelphia, PA… Read More

Location:  Sheraton Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, TXEvent date:  November 19, 2013 HAPCOA, the Hispanic American… Read More

HAPCOA is pleased to again present the LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE at this years Symposium. In the… Read More

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released an online independent study course titled Protecting… Read More

IRVING, Texas, July 22, 2013 – Zoe Anaya, Explorer Post 2906, sponsored by the Phoenix… Read More

Henry Cisneros, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and current… Read More

HAPCOA’s 2012 Aguila Award winner, Special Agent in Charge Victor Erevia, Presidential Protection Division, was… Read More

Anthony Chapa, HAPCOA Exec. Director, Mayor Castro and Paul Chapa, HAPCOA President at the White… Read More

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ALL APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2013 MUST BE POSTMARKED OR EMAILED BY May 01, 2013.

Help to Federal employees experiencing major loss due to a declared natural disaster may apply… Read More