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NCLEO Condemns Racial Profiling Practices In East Haven PD
January 27th, 2012 by NLPOA Web Admin
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ALLEGES RACIAL PROFILING PRACTICES IN EAST HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
The National Council of Law Enforcement Organizations formally condemns these practices and calls on authorities to remedy these actions |
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Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association
National Asian Peace Officers’ Association
National Latino Peace Officers Association
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a report Wednesday that alleges egregious acts of racial profiling, discrimination, and attempts to cover up these actions on behalf of the East Haven Police Department (EHPD). The report claims that these acts of misconduct and harmful practices have been going on since at least 2009.
Federal officials in coordination with this investigation have arrested three EHPD officers and one sergeant. Among the charges are conspiracy against rights, deprivation of rights and obstruction, which are in violation of the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the anti-discrimination provisions of the Safe Streets Act of 1968.
“We are disheartened by these allegations of racial profiling,” said Edwin Maldonado, National President of the National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) and spokesperson for the National Council of Law Enforcement Organizations (NCLEO). “As fellow law enforcement officials, we understand the pressures of keeping our communities safe, but we must take every measure possible to ensure that the people we serve trust us and have confidence in our work. Racial profiling has no place in effective policing.”
The report explains that among the many harmful tactics employed by the EHPD, officers intentionally targeted Latino residents in traffic stops, deliberately patrolled areas near Latino-owned businesses and, in some instances, would follow Latino drivers in anticipation of a traffic violation. All of these practices were rarely used on non-Latino drivers. Assistant U.S. Attorney General, Thomas Perez, characterized this situation saying, “At its core, this is an abuse of power case.”
“It is imperative that the EHPD cooperate fully with federal authorities to remedy these discriminatory practices and restore integrity and trust among all within the community,” said Jiles Ship, National President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) and member of NCLEO. “The actions on behalf of the EHPD further emphasize the need for the passage of the End Racial Profiling Act (ERPA), a bill that is currently pending in the U.S. Congress.”
ERPA would “prohibit any law enforcement agent or agency from engaging in racial profiling” and would provide “an individual injured by racial profiling the right to obtain declaratory or injunctive relief,” according to the Congressional Research Service summary.
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Police Sergeant Assessment Center – Dallas, TX
December 28th, 2011 by NLPOA Web Admin
December 12, 2011 VIA E-MAIL: (Enable Javascript to see the email address)
President
National Latino Peace Officers’ Association
Dear President:
The City of Dallas plans to administer an assessment center for the rank of Police Sergeant.
We would like very much to have prospective assessors from your organization for this assessment center.
Police Sergeant Assessment Center (January 30 – February 3, 2012):
The Sergeant rank is the beginning level command officer position responsible for direct supervision over special police functions to which assigned, or assisting in details of supervising a major police function.
●Assessors should be at the rank of police sergeant (or equivalent) or above and have at least two years of experience at that rank
●Assessors will need to arrive on Sunday evening, January 29, 2012 and depart on Saturday morning, February 4, 2012
●Training will take place on January 30-31, 2012
●Approximately 30 – 45 assessors are needed (tentative).
Especially desired are individuals who have worked as assessors in assessment centers. We encourage the involvement of women and minority assessors. Your assistance in furnishing one or more assessors would be greatly appreciated.
Assessors will have their travel, lodging, and meals paid by the City of Dallas. I will serve as the primary contact person for potential and confirmed assessors. The alternate contact person is Arnold Watkins (214.670.3334 / (Enable Javascript to see the email address)). Please provide the enclosed assessor agreement form to any person(s) interested in serving as an assessor. They should return the form as soon as possible but no later than Friday, January 6, 2012.
You may contact me at (214) 670-3752 or (Enable Javascript to see the email address) if you need additional information or have any questions at all. Many thanks in advance for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Michelle Hanchard
Michelle Hanchard
Assistant Director
Civil Service Department
c: Patricia Marsolais, Secretary-Civil Service Board
Arnold Watkins, Sr. Human Resources Analyst – Civil Service Department
Announcement – Felipe A. Ortiz
December 28th, 2011 by NLPOA Web Admin
From: Chris Hansen, Chief
United States Probation Officer
District of Nevada
“It is will great happiness for Felipe A. Ortiz and sadness for the Probation Office, that I announce Felipe will retire on January 15, 2012. Felipe A. Ortiz has been offered and has accepted a position as Special Assistant to the Las Vegas City Council working for Councilman Bob Coffin. This is an outstanding opportunity for Felipe to continue to support and better the Las Vegas community.
Felipe began his service on September 21, 1987, and since that date has been a passionate advocate of the U.S. Probation Office and all it stands for. He has received many accolades for his exceptional work over the years and I for one will truly miss his dedication, advocacy, and leadership. Please join me in congratulating Felipe!”
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I will continue my work with the National Latino Peace Officers Association as an NLPOA Senior National Adviser and my contact information will remain the same.
As Kenny Rogers says ” You’ve go to know when to hold them and when to fold them.”
After more than 24 years in federal law enforcement, I am excited about starting my next career. My success is directly attributed to the training and mentorship that I have received from the National Latino Peace Officers Association, its members and associates.
Thank You My Friends, NLPOA Members and Associates!
Felipe A. Ortiz
NLPOA Senior National Adviser
PO Box 1717
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
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Portland Police Lieutenant Assessment – Portland, OR
December 28th, 2011 by NLPOA Web Admin
Police Assessors Requested
The Portland, Oregon Police Bureau is currently recruiting assessors for the upcoming Police Lieutenant Assessment Center in January 2012.
Portland Police Lieutenant Assessment Center
The Assessment Center will be held the following days:
Travel Day: Monday, January 23, 2012
Assessor Training Day: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Assessment Days: Wednesday, January 25 – Friday, January 27, 2012
Departure Day: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Potential assessors should be at least a Captain or equivalent, with at least 2 years of experience at that rank. Potential assessors must be available all of the above dates. The number of assessment days may decrease, if this occurs, assessors will be notified.
The City of Portland will cover the cost of travel, lodging and meals for all assessors. As an assessor, this is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in observing candidates during an assessment center and practicing their evaluation skills, while also helping the Portland Police Bureau to obtain the highest qualified candidates for promotion. This is also a great opportunity to meet and interact with Police representatives from departments across the country.
Your assistance in this process would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in participating in the Lieutenant Assessment Center and you are available during the above dates, please fill out the attached form and return to the Portland Police Bureau by January 5, 2012. The form can be faxed to 503-823-4797 or e-mailed to
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Final selections will be made after reviewing all of the assessor information forms received. We plan to make final assessor selections by January 6th to allow adequate time for travel arrangements.
Sincerely,
Sean L. Murray
Police Human Resources Manager
Emily B. Craig
Human Resources Technician
Ph: 503.823.0527 | Fax: 503.823.4797
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City of Portland Bureau of Human Resources
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FallenProject.com
December 26th, 2011 by NLPOA Web Admin
In the United States, firearm related line-of-duty officer killings have risen a staggering 40% in the past two years, with overall officer deaths up over 50%. Not only are more officers being murdered, more and more are being targeted, ambushed, and slain in numbers. There are many personal stories going untold beneath these percentages, and these fallen heroes deserve a voice, as do their families, loved ones and partners who are struggling to pick up the pieces these tragedies have left behind.
Cities and counties all across the country are experiencing unprecedented budget shortfalls, resulting in mass public safety layoffs and operational cuts. As a result, those left with jobs are being asked to do much more with much less.
Over the next year, a production crew completely comprised of public safety professionals will be traveling to numerous police agencies across the country, large and small, urban and rural, candidly interviewing command staff, line officers, city officials and the public in areas that have lost officers and/or experienced crippling cuts in patrol staffing. Along the way, we will share their intimate accounts of heroism and loss, and explore the complexities and challenges of funding public safety in today’s economy. Through their eyes we will tell this story. Their story. Our story. And, hopefully, answer some questions along the way.
Not only will this film serve as a snapshot of history in an unprecedentedly challenging time for our country, and for law enforcement, but its raw honesty and intimately candid perspective will serve as a tribute to all those who have sacrificed everything so that we may enjoy the safety and freedoms we take for granted.
si VE algo, DIGA algo
December 14th, 2011 by NLPOA Web Admin
NLPOA is proud to be a part of this National Campaign to encourage Hispanic citizens to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
The Blog @ Homeland Security: Expanding our “If You See Something, Say Something…: Posted by Secretary Janet Napolitano Today I joined law enforcement partners from the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Associatio…
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