HAPCOA Initiatives


Annual National Training Conference

One of the Association's principal programs and services is its Annual National Training Conference which brings together command level officers and others from across the country to discuss current and emerging topics in, and which affect, law enforcement and criminal justice. To learn more about the upcoming conference click here

Higher Education Mentorship Program

HAPCOA reaches out to Latinos in higher education pursuing Criminal Justice as their major. Identifying that mentorship is the key to success. HAPCOA leads the way in aggressively recruiting Latinos to join their ranks in the Criminal Justice Profession. Read more...

Buckle UP America Campaign

Made possible through a cooperative agreement between NHTSA and HAPCOA.

Madrina-Padrino Public Safety Project

Made possible through a cooperative agreement between NHTSA, COPS and HAPCOA.

Closing the Gap Project

Made possible through a cooperative agreement between COPS and HAPCOA.

Community-Based Projects

A wide range of community-based projects including recruitment, mentorship and scholarship programs, being implemented by our local chapters.