MEMBERSHIP
Join today and make a difference!HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION
When the National Black Police Association (NBPA) was organized in 1972, it created a network between minority officers across the country. Since that time, the number of minority officers has doubled within the Nation's police departments. The NBPA fosters a bond between minority officers and their communities. This nonprofit organization has helped to improve relations between police departments and the community.The NBPA has grown in both size and influence and currently represents individual members and city chapters. Currently, the NBPA membership encompasses 34 states and the District of Columbia. Additionally, the NBPA includes student criminal justice chapters at historically Black colleges and universities. Through its chapters, the NBPA serves as a national network for the training and education of all police officers and the community.
The NBPA, in conjunction with the National
Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), has developed
a strategy for Community-Oriented Policing -- a comprehensive strategy
for community policing. The organization also offers scholarship
awards for high school students interested in pursuing a career in Criminal
Justice.
POSITIONS OF THE NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION
COMMUNITY POLICING. The NBPA supports the philosophy of Community Policing that calls for a true, cooperative partnership between the Community and the Police for safer communities.
CONTROL OF NARCOTICS. The NBPA believes that the influx of hard narcotics into this country can only be controlled by a joint effort between the supplying country and the federal government.
CRIME PREVENTION. The NBPA supports the allocation of more national and local crime fighting resources toward the prevention of crime.
DEATH PENALTY. The NBPA protests the application of the Death Penalty in all instances. The NBPA feels the Death Penalty is un-American, unjust, and unconstitutional.
HANDGUN CONTROL. The NBPA supports national handgun legislation prohibiting further manufacturing of handguns and limiting their sales, possession, and use.
POLICE BRUTALITY. Police brutality must be confronted, controlled, and outlawed by all police departments throughout the United States.
POLICE RESIDENCY. Police should be required and have their official residency in the city or municipality in which they are employed.
WOMEN IN POLICE WORK. The
NBPA supports women as equal and equitable partners in the field of law
enforcement, and believes them capable of performing equally as well as
their male counterparts.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
As an individual member of the National Black Police Association, you will have access to minority criminal justice practitioners committed to equal justice and protection for all citizens. Additionally, you will be kept abreast of upcoming conferences and training available in your area.Individual members will receive the following:
 | Membership card |
| An NBPA lapel pin |
| Reduced conference registration fees |
| A one-year complimentary subscription to THE NBPA ADVOCATE |
| Special car rental rates |
| Updates on upcoming events |
| List of local NBPA chapters in member area |
