Welcome to the NLPOA - Oregon Chapter page! The National Latino Peace Officers Association exists across the United States. The NLPOA was founded in 1972 by Vicente Calderon and John Parraz and then charted in 1974. The NLPOA - Oregon Chapter mission is to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the Criminal Justice System (particularly in law enforcement) and to create a fraternal and professional association that provides support and advocacy for personal and professional development of its members; to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency; and to lessen neighborhood tension in Latino communities through awareness and role modeling for our youth! Bienvenido!

Sincerely,

NLPOA - Oregon Chapter


Today, National Latino Peace Officers Association is the largest Latino Law Enforcement Organization (over 30,000 members) in the United States, with local chapters in many cities throughout the country. Its membership includes Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, Police Officers, Parole Agents, and Federal Officers, all of whom are employed at the local, state, and federal levels.

NLPOA is a Public Benefit Association recognized as a Non-Profit Organization, IRS 501(c)(3) number 94-3165929. NLPOA does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, gender, or religion and membership is open to all.

National Latino Peace Officers Association™ Core Values –

“Keeping America Safe” ©®
“To Promote Equality and Professionalism in Law Enforcement” ©®
“Recruiting Latinos into Law Enforcement” ©®
“Bridging the Gap between Latinos and Law Enforcement” ©®
“Honoring Family, Education and Community through Service and Mentorship” ©®

NLPOA National website: http://nlpoa.org/

NLPOA Oregon Chapter website: http://nlpoa.org/Oregon.htm

NLPOA Oregon Chapter yahoo groups: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nlpoa_oregon

NLPOA Oregon Chapter general email address: nlpoa_oregon@yahoo.com