About

NBPA’s HISTORY

 

In November 1972, the National Black Police Association was chartered as a not-for-profit corporation in the state of Illinois following a historic meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. There were thirteen African American Peace Associations present at the meeting with representatives from the host city as well as 20 other states from across America.

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The NBPA is established in three regions throughout the United States and each of these regions operate out of their designated regional office. The regions are as follows: Region 1(West), Region 2 (Mid-west and Southern) and Region 3(East). Each region elects a President and appoints an Information Officer. These elected and appointed officers represent all of the Police Associations in their respective regions.

The NBPA hosts an Annual Education and Training Conference for its members and others interested in law enforcement. The conference is designed to provide workshops, discussion groups, and the dissemination of pertinent information to those who attend. The conference also provides an opportunity to network with fellow officers from across the country.