BPOA History
Established over a decade ago, the Black Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County (BPOA) is a non-profit coalition of law enforcement and public service professionals dedicated to community outreach, professional development, and positive police/community relations, that include forums, workshops, seminars, and training.
GOALS
- Establish a positive link with the community
- Focus the collective identity of the black police officer as an effective role model
- Provide an integral forum for the concerns of law enforcement and the community
- Improve employment and advancement opportunities for qualified minority candidates within the law enforcement community
RELATED ACTIVITIES
- An exhibit at the Sheriff’s Museum depicting the contributions of African American deputies
- A Halloween party for the pediatric ward at martin Luther King Jr – Drew Medical Center
- A conference between gang members and local law enforcement
- A Christmas party for at-risk youth, a clothing drive for brush fire victims, and the donation of a computer and software to a local elementary school
- The Governor’s conference on crime
- Membership meetings focused on the mutual concerns of law enforcement and the community
- Seminars for law enforcement personnel preparing for promotional exams
- Charitable golf tournaments with proceeds donated to the United Negro College Fund, Junior Golf Association of the Western States, Sickle Cell Foundation, and the Boys and Girls Club of America
The BPOA is also a member of the National Black Police Association (NBPA), a 28 year-old organization based in Washington D.C., that represents more than 35,00 law enforcement officers across the nation, and a partner with the National Organization of Black law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).
Membership is not limited to peace officers; individuals who have peripheral interests of benefit to the association are welcome. Inquiries may be directed to:
BPOA
PO Box 3831
Lakewood, CA 90711-3831
Website: http://www.bpoaonline.com/