Congratulations to the newly elected 2022-2024 Board of Directors for the Greater Houston Chapter. NLPOA -Greater Houston Chapter 2022-2024 Executive Board President Detective Jose Quirin HISD Police Department 1st Vice President Sgt Mercedes Martinez HISD Police Department 2nd Vice President Officer Jimmy…

Congratulations to the newly elected Greater Houston Chapter Board of Directors.

The NLPOA is proud to share a special Thank You letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day:      

Our family on our grandfather’s side of the family comes from the Sierra Madre of the land of the Tarahuma People from the area of Guanaseve, Durango. During the Mexican Revolution, nuestro abelo, due to the violence caused by the war decided…

Margarito “Max” P. Gonzales, Ret. Deputy Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office, CA Member NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, CA End of Watch October 22, 2021 Max Gonzales served in U.S. Army from 1965-1967 and was in the 66th Military Police Company. Max obtained…

Detective  Contreras was able to save a life while still dealing  with a person with a gun where deadly  force  was warranted and in most circumstances the only option. With quick thinking Detective  Contreras  was able to kick the firearm away from…

Attached is a picture of my father working as a farm worker in the 1950s he had returned home from Europe where he had fought as a Army Infantry soldier. As a farm worker myself it would be a failure on my…

Honoring our soldiers This Memorial Day I would like to recognize the 36th Infantry Division that until recently, little was known about its combat exploits. Also, of what many veterans and other military experts came to call the costliest failed attacks made…

This evening, 5-25-21, we received a plaque of recognition from Teocalli Cultural Academy for our recent donation to the Folklorico program.  The students were present and sent their heartfelt “Thank You.” The presentation was recorded for a local television show “Mi Valle” which…

I have always believed in the power of mentoring, especially of young people and certainly for those young minds that can readily be affected positively or negatively. I heard of Jose’s unbelievable accomplishments, not only in academia but in his ability to…

On May 14, 2021, NLPOA Central Valley Chapter Members were invited, by the city of Kingsburg Chief Neil Dadian to attend the City’s Awards Presentation. Due to the COVETS the Chapter was unable to host its Recognition Awards Banquet. This event, however,…

Dear NLPOA Members, Law Enforcement Associates, Supporters, Recruiters and Vendors: It is my pleasure to invite you to join the National Latino Peace Officers Association in Houston, Texas, from September 8, 2021, through September 11, 2021, at the Houston Marriott Marquis for…

The NLPOA mourns the loss of longtime Louie Perez, A member since 2005, Louie Perez held several NLPOA Chapter Board positions. In 2007, Louie Perez retired from the California Youth Authority as a Parole Agent II. Louie Perez is survived by his…

Current and retired law enforcement officers are weighing in on the Chauvin guilty verdict. Kenneth Chavez recently retired from the Denver Police Department after 42 years, 20 years as a command officer. He said the verdict signals that the U.S. justice system…

Sgt. Anthony “Tony” Correa, Chapter President. Tony Correa currently serves as the Sergeant in Charge of the Evanston Police Department’s LatinX Liaison Supervisor. Pedro Carrasco, Vice President, Evanston Police; Amanda Fernandez, Evanston Police, Secretary; and Jacqueline Herrera, Evanston Police, Treasurer. The NLPOA…