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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

As a member, you have access to the exclusive National Black Police Association MasterCard issued through MBNA America Bank. There is no annual fee and the card offers more than 20 cost saving benefits.

The NBPA Gold MasterCard offers higher lines of credit and other services and benefits not available from other card issuers. Benefits include 24-hour Customer service, purchase protection (Gold card only), Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance, supplemental rental car collision coverage, no charge for additional cards, year-end summary of charges (Gold card only), and free registration of all your credit cards.

You can charge all NBPA seminars, books, conventions and videotapes to your card. Call (800) 847-7378 (use priority code IJWB) for information or to request an application for the Gold MasterCard card.

REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION

The NBPA is divided into five geographical regions. The states included in each region are as follows:
Northeast Region: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Eastern Region: Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Southern Region: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Midwest Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Western Region: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.