Welcome
to NAPO
The
National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition
of police unions and associations from across the United States
that serves to advance the interests of America's law enforcement
officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political
action and education.
Founded
in 1978, NAPO is now the strongest unified voice supporting
law enforcement officers in the United States. NAPO represents
more than 2,000 police units and associations, 241,000 sworn
law enforcement officers, 11,000 retired officers and more
than 100,000 citizens who share a common dedication to fair
and effective crime control and law enforcement.
NAPO's
TOP COPS®
Honored by President Obama
Thirty two TOP COPS were honored at the White House on May
12, 2009.
The officers met with President Barack Obama and Vice
President Joe Biden in the Oval Office before being recognized
by the President, Vice President and Attorney General Eric
Holder at a ceremony in the Rose Garden. Attendees of
the ceremony included friends and family of the TOP COPS Winners,
as well as dignitaries from Congress and NAPO Executive Board
members. Watch the ceremony on You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvMWH54sG7s
NAPO
Announces 2009 TOP COPS®
Award Winners
Arizona
Phoenix
Police Department
Police Officer Fabian Gonzalez
Florida
Palm
Beach County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff William Badala
Georgia
Tifton
Police Department
Police Officer Dorminey D. McCrae
Idaho
Boise
Police Department
Police Officer Chris Davis
Police Officer Jason Rose
Illinois
Skokie
Police Department
Police Officer Timothy Gramins
International
Drug
Enforcement Administration
Special Agent John Archer
Special Agent William Brown
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Paul Craine
Supervisory Special Agent Brian Dodd
Supervisory Special Agent Louis J. Milione
Assistant Special Agent in Charge Nicholas J. Nargi
Assistant Special Agent in Charge James Soiles
Louisiana
Jefferson
Parish Sheriff's Office
Deputy Rhonda Goff
Michigan
Dewitt Township Police
Department
Police Officer William Darnell
Missouri
Kansas City Police Department
Police Officer David Loar
Police Officer Christopher Skinner
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department
Police Officer Brian Freas
NAPO
Leadership Called to Meetings with Vice President and Attorney
General
On
February 11, 2009, NAPO leadership was in Washington, D.C. for separate meetings with Attorney
General Eric Holder and Vice President Joe Biden. In the morning of the 11th, NAPO
President Tom Nee and Executive Director Bill Johnson had
a private meeting with the Attorney General to discuss NAPO’s priorities and the direction the association would like
to see the Justice Department go on those issues.
Later
that afternoon, NAPO’s elected officers met with Vice President
Biden in his office for an informal discussion of the law
enforcement priorities of the Obama/Biden administration.
Although several other law enforcement organizations
were represented, the Vice President singled out NAPO for its exceptional work in promoting and working for the
law enforcement community’s biggest issues.
Vice President Biden also singled out Tom Nee as his
close friend and partner over the years in fighting for the
needs of law enforcement. “Although I love all of you guys, if I had to
pick one guy to be in a foxhole with, it would be Tommy Nee
and NAPO,” said the Vice President. This continues the special recognition of NAPO as “the leader of America’s national law enforcement organizations”
as stated by President Obama.
NAPO looks forward to continuing and strengthening
our relationships with the Attorney General Holder and Vice
President Biden as we work closely with the new administration
over the coming years. View
photos of the meetings.
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