LAPA

LAPA is a fraternal organization created to assist Hispanics in the field of law enforcement. The membership of LAPA is comprised of any person of Hispanic descent, in whole or in part, who is a sworn member in good standing of any law enforcement agency in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area... The purpose of the Latin American Police Association is to develop, promote and encourage a greater degree of understanding and cooperation between the Hispanic community, and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies such as the Chicago Police Department, Cook County Sheriff's Office, Illinois State Police and FBI among others. LAPA accomplishes this by means consistent with the laws of the United States of America, the State of Illinois, City of Chicago and in compliance of established policies of the various agencies represented by our membership. LAPA promotes and encourages a higher degree of professionalism, education and advancement among Hispanic law enforcement officers...

Primary location: Chicago United States