NPOA CONNECTICUT HEADQUARTERS
41 Crossroads Ln, West Hartford, CT, USA
Our Services
- The National Peace Officers Association was founded by Officer Joseph Jackson, Ansonia Ct Police Department. once a police officer, ALWAYS a police officer for LIFE.
The job and its duties to serve LAW ENFORCEMENT and the community remains in your heart. after serving 31 years and retired, I felt the need with other retired officers and active Police Officer's of different law enforcement agencies, to continue fighting side by side with law enforcement and community in the best way that we can.
Here we are happy to announce an association that serves as your second backup UNION. Your union, your association to be there to protect your rights and your voices in times of discrimination and in other matters that may come against you.
We have your back and we will stand by you. The goal of the National Peace Officers Association is to promote equality and professionalism in Law Enforcement. The objectives of the association are to create a fraternal/professional Association that provides its members and the community with career training, conferences and workshops to promote education and career advancement, mentoring and a strong commitment to community service.
Citizenship programs, mentor programs, reading programs in our elementary schools, training programs for individuals looking for a career in Law Enforcement and promotional workshops for our Law Enforcement Agencies are just a few of the contributions from our Association.
MISSION
the mission of the association is to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in the criminal justice system (particularly in Law Enforcement). To create a fraternal / professional association that provides support, advocacy, personal and professional development to its members. to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency. and lesson neighborhood tension in the communities, through awareness and role modeling, provide assistance to the public, and the gap between the community and police.
NPOA PREAMBLE
NPOA can make positive contributions to the Law Enforcement process in our nation, fraternally establishing ourselves as an association to assist. support and motivate change, for the betterment of all our citizens. we are aware that the people served by criminal justice system are varied ethnically and culturally, therefore, the system must be responsive to all the people of the community.
The NPOA , working cooperatively with Law Enforcement and the community, will seek to recruit for employment into the criminal justice system, the NPOA endeavors to serve the community and strive to improve the quality of life for all citizens.
NPOA MEMBERS CORE BENEFITS DEFINED
NPOA career development
- NPOA members are provided with the latest national and local training to advance their careers.
- NPOA members receive assistance with promotional testing. be part of a study groups, test taking strategies and assessment centers.
- training for technical assignments and or training for Task Force assignments.
- the NPOA maintains a list of Law Enforcement agencies that are looking for transfers,or looking for Spanish speaking officers.
- the NPOA mentorship program is designed to assist NPOA members through the Law Enforcement academies and through the first year of non permanent status by providing solid/ethical responses to problems and questions.
NPOA Legal Defense Program
- NPOA members are encouraged to use their UNIONS or police/corrections associations first, as they also represent your employment interest.
- the NPOA Legal Defense Program is available (optional) to our NPOA membership for those employment events that require an attorney.
- this would include officer involved shootings and internal affairs investigations.
- the NPOA legal defense program provides additional peace of mind throughout your Law Enforcement career. contact your local chapter.
NPOA Employment Advocacy
- there may be occasions when you need to respond to adverse action based on disparate treatment and/or a pattern and practice by Law Enforcement agency.
- The NPOA will review your case and if there is merit, we will assist with the filling of EEO complaints.
- we will recommend attorneys for these adverse employment actions, and/or file with the U.S. Department of Justice directly.
National Affiliations with several on line colleges
- Deep tuition discounts for NPOA Members.
- College credit for prior police training.
- Accepts all prior college credits.
- Accredited by the National Association of colleges and universities.
- National and chapter scholarship opportunities,
NPOA Leadership Development
- NPOA members are provided with the latest Leadership Training.
- Training for first line supervisors.
- Training for Mid Level Managers.
- Training for Law Enforcement Executives.
- The NPOA maintains a list for Chiefs positions and a list for federal law enforcement appointments.
- You can participate in one of many chapters throughout the United States, by serving on special interest Law Enforcement Committees.
NPOA Community Engagement Training
- You can develop your professional reputation and credentials by volunteering your expertise as a Trainer, Presenter, or Speaker at our yearly NPOA events.
- NPOA provides a unique opportunity to connect and network with other Law Enforcement professionals who are at the top of their profession and with other community organizations.
National NPOA Website
- Discover the most comprehensive on line and up to date website. For the latest Law Enforcement information log into www.npoact.com
- Searching for the closest NPOA chapter log on and send a email to the local NPOA Chapter President.
- Employment, transfer and promotions positions available around the country.
- Events calender section assist with keeping you in the know how about what NPOA is doing on your behalf at the local, state ,regional, and federal level.
- Access to a members only section which features priority jobs, promotions , testing, and federal law enforcement appointments.
NPOA Local and National Advocacy
- NPOA members are represented by the NPOA, a 501 C (4) corporation.
- To submit legislative support at the local, state, and federal level, on issues that affect law enforcement and NPOA Members.
- The NPOA is also designed for maximum active NPOA representation for our members.
