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

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Chief Paul Chapa of the Trinity University Police Department was proud to announce that theyRead More

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HAPCOA Executive Director Tony Chapa and Immediate Past National President Don Tijerina attended the ProfessionalizingRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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(Los Angeles) The Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Los Angeles Chapter hosted aRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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As crime escalates and tensions between police and some communities linger, law enforcement organizations areRead More

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

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

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

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Marina Police Chief Tina Nieto has been appointed to the Commission on Peace OfficerStandards andRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Join us for a general membership meeting and special presentation by author Linden Gross asRead More

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

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

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

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HAPCOA is proud to announce a partnership with Northcentral University, a nonprofit based in SanRead More

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

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

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Read more about National Faith & Blue Weekend.

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

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

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

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

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

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Blossoms and Bling!

August 25, 2020

Our sweet Brooke Elizabeth loved wearing and sharing beautiful blossoms and bling! Now YOU canRead More

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A WRITTEN STATEMENT: Prepared by the National Board of Directors of the Hispanic American PoliceRead More

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

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A Written Statement: Prepared by theNational Board of Directors of theHispanic American Police Command OfficersRead More

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

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A Written Statement: Prepared by the National Board of Directors of the Hispanic American PoliceRead More

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

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A WRITTEN STATEMENTSubmitted to thePresidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of JusticeOn behalfRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HAPCOA AGUILA AWARDS PROGRAM

November 19, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Promotional Seminar

February 26, 2019

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

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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 inRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Magnus Leadership Award

July 25, 2018

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

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San Antonio HAPCOA Chapter and National Board Member Rolando Belmares has been selected as theRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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United By Light

April 12, 2018

On May 13, we will officially dedicate the 360 names added to the Memorial thisRead More

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

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

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

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Click here for more information: https://noticiasya.com/2018/02/20/agentes-especiales-revelan-el-secreto-detras-del-servicio/

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

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

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

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(Houston)  On the heels of the historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) being signing in SanRead More

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Darryl De Souza was recently selected to serve as the new Commissioner of the BalitmoreRead More

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

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

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

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

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For over a decade the famed Dallas Chorizo & Menudo Community Breakfast has been hostedRead More

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

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

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

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

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The City of Marina has selected Tina M. Nieto as the City of Marina’s newRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Immigration enforcement is a complex and challenging issue for communities and their law enforcement agenciesRead More

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

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(Atlanta)   Active HAPCOA members located in the Atlanta, Georgia region petitioned the HAPCOA National BoardRead More

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The NLEOM Thin Blue Line

February 28, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    This Violence Against Law Enforcement Must End To deliberately target those in societyRead More

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As part of SafeGuard’s commitment ensuring the safety and protecting the lives of law enforcementRead More

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

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

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

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

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The proper use and care of your body armor vest is essential to maintaining itsRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 PreventRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Federal Air Marshal Service, the law enforcement arm of the Transportation Security Administration isRead More

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

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Most Law Enforcement Officers will be well aware of the importance of a bullet proofRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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One of the hardest parts of keeping yourself protected with body armor is understanding exactlyRead More

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Body Armor and Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Officers are not a homogenous group and canRead More

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

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HAPCOA, the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, established in 1973, is the oldest andRead More

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

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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 wereRead More

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Explorer Aldaco has served in various leadership positions in his Post to include Explorer OperationsRead More

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Yvonne Vann

September 22, 2015

HAPCOA Family: I am reaching out to you today to ask you to keep YvonneRead More

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

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

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

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On Thursday, July 23, the White House and the Department of Justice Office of CommunityRead More

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Click here to view the PDF: http://hapcoa.org/templates/files/law-enf-statement-chattanooga-07-21-15.pdf

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

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

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 For Immediate Release May 19, 2015             Contact: Ashley SchapitlRead More

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HAPCOA D.C. News

May 18, 2015

Click here to read the full article: http://www.washingtonhispanic.com/nota20271.html

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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

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

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http://hapcoa.org/templates/files/law-enf-supports-s.551.pdf

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http://www.midweek.com/home/midweek-cover-story/ncis-hawaii-tony-cox/#19649

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/latino-activists-law-enforcement-officers-reflect-tough-year-n273631 

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Attending the HAPCOA 41st Annual National Training Symposium were two ranking members of the PanamanianRead More

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

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The following statement, in response to the issues surrounding the situation in Ferguson, MO, wasRead More

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

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

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

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

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

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The HAPCOA 2014 Aguila Awards Committee recently announced the selection of those individuals or organizationsRead More

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The HAPCOA Board of Directors and its Aguila Awards Committee is proud to announce theRead More

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

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

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Read and Download the Information Packet by clicking here. For size details, please see: http://www.safeguardclothing.com/choosing-sizes/

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

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

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

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

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

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(Panama City, Panama)  With the approval of the HAPCOA National Board, HAPCOA members assigned toRead More

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Police Chief Paul Chapa and Corporal Paul Morales accepted the award on behalf of TrinityRead More

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

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

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

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Outreach Campaign Focuses on the Dangers of the Journey to Cross the Southwest Border WASHINGTONRead More

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

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

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

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

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Register online here.

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

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

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

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

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From LAPD Headquarters Death of First LAPD Latina Policewoman Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police DepartmentRead More

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

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FY 2013 ICE Removal Report

December 23, 2013

http://hapcoa.org/templates/files/fy-2013-ice-immigratio-removals.pdf

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

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http://therivardreport.com/leaders-in-law-enforcement-san-antonio-brothers-at-the-helm-of-hapcoa/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HAPCOA Members Promoted

February 26, 2013

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

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Anthony Chapa, HAPCOA Exec. Director, Mayor Castro and Paul Chapa, HAPCOA President at the WhiteRead More

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

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Help to Federal employees experiencing major loss due to a declared natural disaster may applyRead More

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