The NLPOA mourn the loss of longtime member Gabe Cano who served for many years as the NLPOA Tulare County Chapter President. Gabe was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and reared in Hanford, California. Gabe started with the Fresno State Reserve 108 Program.…

Chief Arredondo, Jr. joined the Dallas Police Department, Texas, in 1996, as a patrol officer. Chief Arredondo, Jr. previously served as a detective, Sergeant in homicide and robbery units and as a gang enforcement officer. Chief Arredondo rose to the rank of…

  The man of all seasons, who personally witnessed the injustices handed to the farm workers by farmers, courts and businesses. As a young man living at home with his parents and siblings, Cesar recognized the wrong and worked hard to eliminate…

Mr. Juan Jimenez died this week end and with him went a tremendous legacy of the many contributions he made to youth throughout central and southern California. He and his youth mariachis participated in several of our chapters community events. Juan was…

Please remember Frank (Franco) Holguin in your prayers he passed away this past Wednesday afternoon from Covid-19. Our most sincere condolences to his wife Barbara and family, may he rest in peace.  We have had numerous members throughout the country infected and…

09/28/20 -From NLPOA San Diego, CA – Eddie Cervantes and Ernie Salgado: Friends and Members it is with a saddened heart that I must tell you that we lose a good friend and former NLPOA member. Pete Gascon (retired Parking Enforcement Officer) passed…

The NLPOA Southern Nevada Chapter would like to Congratulate Michele Freeman, Chief of the City of Las Vegas Department Safety on her retirement. Chief Freeman was a loyal member since the chapter was created. Chief Freeman’s Mentorship, Leadership, and Law Enforcement Excellence…

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the members of NLPOA Fresno County provided the students at Cantua Elementary School, San Joaquin, CA (Fresno County) 120 Backpacks. Principal Joe Trejo, (Son of Joe Trejo, former Chief of Police and Fresno PD Officer in the…

On July 1, 2020 the Southeast Fresno Community Economic Development Association (SEFCEDA) presented to the Fresno City Council at a virtual meeting requesting funding for the Southeast Fresno Regional Park & Soccer Complex Project. The funds requested was $90,000 to complete the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  06/16/20 June 16, 2020 Cindy M. Rodriguez National President – NLPOA 10040 W. Cheyenne Ave. 170-179 Las Vegas, NV 89129   The NLPOA is the largest Latino law enforcement, volunteer organization in the United States, with chapters serving communities…

On May 22, 2020 early in the morning, the home of the Garcia’s in Parlier, CA caught fire. The house was totally damaged and the family of 3 young elementary school girls, 2 High School boys, Grandmother and the Mother of the…

Cindy M. Rodriguez National President – NLPOA 10040 W. Cheyenne Ave. 170-179 Las Vegas, NV 89129 May 27, 2020 To our esteemed members and nations communities: On Monday, Minneapolis witnessed the tragic and unnecessary killing of Mr. George Floyd at the hands…

  Congratulations Houston Independent School District Chief of Police Pete Lopez, longtime member of the NLPOA Houston Metro Chapter, TX. Chief Lopez, has a Master’s Degree from the University of Houston and is an FBI National Academy graduate. Pete Lopez  was appointed…

05/09/2020, we mourn the loss of NLPOA Member and Officer Thomas Chinn, III, City of Las Vegas Public Safety Corrections. Officer Chinn worked as Corrections Officer for many years, retiring last year. Officer Chinn passed away due to medical issues. Officer Chinn…

. The NLPOA sends prayers for a speedy recovery to one of our members. As many of you know, first responders across the United States have been hit hard with this pandemic and the NYPD family has suffered dramatically. Sergeant Ernesto Rodriguez…