About Us

Mission

The mission of the Association is to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the criminal justice system; specifically in law enforcement, and create a fraternal/professional association that provides support, advocacy, and personal and professional development to its members; to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency; lessen community tension in Latino Communities through awareness and role modeling, offer bilingual assistance to the public, and bridge the gap between the community and the police.

Daily Operations

The National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) has been in existence for 50 years and the Minnesota Chapter for 20 years.  The NLPOA works with all law enforcement agencies at the highest levels to exchange information and promote both the NLPOA’s mission and the agencies’ mission in an equitable and productive way. Heads of the largest law enforcement agencies in the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs are NLPOA members.  The NLPOA is not exclusive to Latino membership.  The NLPOA is an all-inclusive non-profit organization (501 c 3).  The NLPOA provides scholarships to student seeking future employment in law enforcement, it mentors students, provides educational meetings with the community, promotes policies that improve the wellbeing of the community, provides assistance to families during the holidays with programs such as Shop with a Cop for the Latino Community, attends recruitment events, and much more.

Continuing Community Partnership

Supporting the NLPOA means you are now part of the 50-year tradition of improving and evolving law enforcement for the betterment of all communities and for those working and supporting law enforcement.  You are part of a 100% volunteer team that mentors and supports students, officers, and the public for the betterment of everyone in our community.