Hampton Roads Law Enforcement Forum

Ethnic Organizations
Italian American Police Association
(The purpose of this association is to promote friendship, cooperation, unified and concerted action among its members for their common benefit, upholding and enforcing the laws of our municipal state and federal governments, and to further the preservation of and adherence to the constitution of the United States of America. To promote education training and exchange of knowledge and information in the field of law enforcement, to promote and improve the image and stature of Americans of Italian Origin engaged in law enforcement to elevate the dignity of, and encourage the furtherance of professional achievement in men and women of Italian origin in law enforcement, to associate, cooperate and collaborate with other groups having aims and purposes in common with this association.)

International German-American Police Association
(The Purposes of the organization are as follows:   To further public knowledge and understanding of the aims and achievements of law enforcement officers of German heritage, and to foster and cultivate a spirit of fraternalism and mutal helpfulness among members of law enforcement of German heritage, To introduce to the members of this association the important contributions made by German Americans in the field of law enforcement, and to promote and instill in them pride in their German heritage and culture. To encourage social, charitable and educational activities among our members and their families to create a tradition of "Esprit de Corps," insuring fidelity to perform our duties and thereby establishing the confidence of the public in the dedication of all members of German heritage in law enforcement, to the service of God and Country.)

National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies
(The objectives of the National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies are: To Unite all public safety Emerald Societies in order to develop fraternalism amongst it's members. To preserve the Irish culture and to promote the contributions of our ancestors. To recognize the accomplishments of Irish-Americans in Law Enforcement and other public safety professions. To exchange information and enhance communications among member organizations and to start new public safety Emerald Societies. To provide a unified and effective voice for it's member organizations to the Congress of the United States and other government institutions. To work with civic and public safety associations on areas of mutual concerns.)
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Police Emerald Society of Tidewater Virginia
(A non-profit charitable organization created for the developement of fraternalism and fellowship among Law Enforcement professionals with Gaelic heritage.)

   National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
(The mission of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), is to utilize the expertise of its members to lead in the development of strategies:
Foster diversity at all levels of law enforcement; Impact policies and procedures that would ensure equity in the delivery of law enforcement services; Develop community partnerships to reduce violence, delinquency, crime and racism; and Address professional misconduct within the law enforcement community.)

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