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Lou Espindola a Lifetime Member passed away on November 16, 2025
NLPOA would like to request your thoughts and prayers as we honor the life of Lifetime Member Louis Espindola, a co-founder of the NLPOA Maricopa/Phoenix Chapter. A Lifetime Member, Lou Espindola, passed away on November 16, 2025. Louis Espindola served 30 years…
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Retired Denver Police Commander Rudy Sandoval spent decades serving people in southwest Denver.
Retired Denver Police Commander Rudy Sandoval https://www.9news.com/video/news/local/next/next-with-kyle-clark/denver-police-museum-presents-hispanic-heritage-trailblazer-award/73-df5ab821-f585-4db9-a224-85dd421bab5b
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Sergio Andrade
State President of NIPOA Virginia Purpose-Driven Leadership in the Latino Community How did your journey in law enforcement begin, and what motivated you to become part of NLPOA?My professional career in law enforcement began after several years working in private security and…
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NLPOA Dallas County Chapter President Detective Miguel Hernandez on his retirement
We want to congratulate our NLPOA Dallas County Chapter President Detective Miguel Hernandez on his retirement. Miguel is retiring on June 20th, 2025, after 31 years of service. He has served in various capacities throughout his career, ending it as a Detective…
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President of the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) Pedro Lopez had the honor of being present at he 37th National Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil.
May 13, 2025 – Washington DC President of the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) Pedro Lopez had the honor of being present at he 37th National Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil. Despite the dreary and wet weather, there was an overwhelming sense of…
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2023 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT
2023 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 ORLANDO, FLORIDA National Board Elections will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, during the National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Members wishing to announce their candidacy early can submit by email at miker7331@gmail.com. •…
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Llanina “Nina” Medina is retiring from SDPD
Llanina Rosalia Medina (Nina) has worked for San Diego Police department for over 29 years. Throughout her career she has worked in Southeast Division a predominated multi racial community. Nina loved this community and, in these years, has come to know many…
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A TRIBUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES
National Latino Peace Officer Association Central Valley Chapter Extends A TRIBUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES THIS IS A SPECIAL DAY THAT IS SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN THROUGHOUT OUR NATION’S HISTORY HAVE COME FORWARD TO FIGHT AND DIE…
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09/16/ 2022 NLPOA National Conference Keynote Speaker Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, San Diego, CA
09/16/ 2022 NLPOA National Conference Keynote Speaker Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, San Diego, CA
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NLPOA State and Local Chapter Presidents
Attached you will find the final draft of the 2022 NLPOA By-Laws changes developed by the NLPOA National Board of Directors By-Laws Committee. Additionally, you will find change proposals submitted by CA state board member, Steve Fajardo, and Northern CA Regional VP,…
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Franco Holguin, End of Watch
Deputy Franco Holguin was exposed to COVID’s while on duty and later died from the exposure to the virus. He is remembered for his commitment to his family (seen in the photograph with his granddaughter) community and doing the job right as…
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Notice of Officer (Ret) Alan Alvarez’s passing
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear NLPOA Brother, Alan Alvarez. He passed away from a rare muscular disease which he has battled for several years. Alan started his career in February 1985 as a San…
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Rep. Val Demings met with representatives of the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) to congratulate them on their 50th anniversary
Orlando, FL: Today Rep. Val Demings met with representatives of the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) to congratulate them on their 50th anniversary. Rep. Demings previously entered an official statement into the Congressional Record in honor of the NLPOA. Said Rep.…
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NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION March 2022
The National Latino Peace Officers Association honors NLPOA Lifetime Member Cindy M. Rodriguez, Lt. Ret., Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., NV. Cindy M. Rodriguez has been a member since 1994. Cindy was elected the NLPOA Clark County Chapter, NV, President in 1996,…
Read MoreNLPOA Recognized for it’s 50 years of service by Rep. Val Demings
NLPOA is Recognized for its 50 years of service by Rep. Val Demings (FL-10). As you know, the U.S. Capitol is still currently closed to visitors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent Omicron surge. The Congresswoman sends her sincere regrets…
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