HAPCOA News
On December 20, 2011, President Obama signed into law the Civil Service Recognition Act of 2011. The act ensures that an American flag is provided to the next of kin of every federal civil servant who is killed in the line of duty. The legislation passed both Houses of Congress without a dissenting vote. Terry Newell and Robert Gest III, adjunct instructors at the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, VA and promoters of the legislation to honor civil servants who die while performing their duties stated, "Your timely letters, the support of the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association, your leadership, and your personal commitment to do the right thing for civil servants who make the ultimate sacrifice for their country were a joy for us to witness. We have always believed that this nation's federal workers represent the very best in America in their traditions of serving with honor and excellence. Thank you so much for helping us recognize them f or their devotion to the nation." HAPCOA continues its mission to make significant contributions to law enforcement personnel and their families.
On December 12, 2011 HAPCOA National Executive Board members, Executive
Director Tony Chapa, Past National President Tony Cox, 4th Vice President
Mari Nash, and Executive Secretary Zinnia James joined law enforcement
partners from the National Latino Peace Officers Association, and the
Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department to launch the Department of
Homeland Security Spanish-language Public Service Announcements (PSAs) in
support of the "If You See Something, Say SomethingT" campaign. Also
present was long-time HAPCOA supporter and past conference keynote speaker
Mr. Louis F. Quijas, DHS Assistant Secretary for State and Local Law
Enforcement. Secretary Janet Napolitano hosted the event which convened
Hispanic law enforcement officers to discuss ideas and recommendations on
how to better target Hispanic communities with the Spanish-language PSAs.
The event was a success and several ideas proposed by the HAPCOA National
leadership will be implemented.
HAPCOA’s Scholarship Application and program criteria for HAPCOA members in good standing and/or their immediate family members. Scholarship applications must be submitted/received by
December 01, 2011 for the Spring 2012 semester.
Members must have their current year dues paid.
Download the 2011 Scholarship Application Here.
Criteria for Hapcoa Scholarships