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Life Membership



NLPOA Life Membership



Noe Longoria
Santa Clara Chapter 2007 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Noe Longoria has been an NLPOA member for 30 years, retiring as a Sergeant with the San Jose Police Department, California. Noe Longoria was chosen because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals, and objectives of the NLPOA. Noe has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills as a Member of the NLPOA Santa Clara Chapter and past Chapter President.


Rudy Sanchez
Orange County Chapter 2007 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Rudy Sanchez has been a member of the NLPOA Orange County Chapter for the past 28 years. Rudy retired an officer from the Santa Fe Railroad Police. He has committed his personal time and personal resources as chapter president. He was chosen because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals, and objectives of the NLPOA.


Federico Rocha
Alameda County Chapter 2007 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Federico Rocha serves as the United States Marshal for the Northern District of California and retired form the Oakland Police Department, California. Marshal Rocha was chosen because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals, and objectives of the NLPOA. Federico Rocha has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills as a Member of the NLPOA Alameda County Chapter for the past 25 years. He has committed your personal time and personal resources to this organization.


Robert Avila
Alameda County Chapter 2007 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Robert Avila was chosen because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals and objectives of the NLPOA. Roberto Avila has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills as a Member of the NLPOA Alameda County Chapter for the past 28 years. He has committed your personal time and personal resources to this organization and has served as National NLPOA Editor.


Lou Espindola NLPOA Maricopa, Arizona Chapter 2006 Lifetime Membership Recipient
In 1980, Lou Espindola was on of the original founders of the Brotherhood of Mexican American Police Officers of Phoenix, Arizona. Later, Lou along with the other members decided to become part of the National Latino Peace Ofﬁcers Association. Being part of N.L.P.O.A. gave the Phoenix Latino Ofﬁcer's “National Voice” which helped Lou resolve many disputes between Latino Ofﬁcer's and police agencies. Unlike California, Arizona doesn't have police unions to represent their ofﬁcer's, which makes N.L.P.O.A. a very important part of the Latino Community. Lou has served as a Chapter President, a State President, and as the National Vice President from 1998 -2000.


Inez William "Bill" Aguirre NLPOA Greater Kansas City Chapter, Missouri 2006 Lifetime Membership Recipient
William "Bill" Aguirre was chosen because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals, and objectives of the NLPOA. Bill has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills as a Founding Member of the Greater Kansas City Chapter. Bill has committed his personal time and personal resources as a local board member, as the Chapter President and as the NLPOA Missouri State President. Bill retired after 30 years as a police officer with the Kansas City Missouri Police Department.


Steve Fajardo NLPOA Alameda County Chapter, CA 2006 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Steve Fajardo was chosen because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals, and objectives of the NLPOA. Steve has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills as a member of the NLPOA Alameda County Chapter, California and has been an NLPOA member for over 30 years. Steve has committed his personal time and personal resources as a local board member, a Chapter President, as the NLPOA California State President, and as the National NLPOA Parliamentarian. Steve retired after serving 30 years as a Law Enforcement Officer in the Oakland area. Department in the world and supervises more than 13,000 sworn and civilian personnel. He is an Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at the University of La Verne.


Dan Hernandez NLPOA Greater Kansas City Chapter, MO 2006 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Dan Hernandez: was selected to receive an NLPOA LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals, and objectives of the NLPOA. Dan has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills as a Founding Member of the Greater Kansas City Chapter, as the chapter President, and as a National NLPOA Vice President 1995-1996.Dan Hernandez retired with from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department where he worked as a detective in vice and narcotics.


Jess Martinez NLPOA Kings County Chapter, CA 2006 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Jess Martinez was chosen because of his commitment to this organization and to the mission, goals, and objectives of the NLPOA. Jess has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills as a Founding Member of the Kings County Chapter, California and has been an NLPOA member for over 30 years. Jess has committed his personal time and personal resources as a local board member and as Chapter President. After 30 years as a deputy with the Kings County Sheriff's Department, California, Jess continues to "Keep his city safe.".


Joe A. Lopez NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, California 2005 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Joe A. Lopez, NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, California, has been a member since 1972. Joe is a Sergeant with the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Department. Joe is Honored for his Commitment to the NLPOA. Joe lost his job in 1973 for helping start the NLPOA Santa Clara Chapter. Joe is the current National NLPOA Sergeant-At-Arms.


Rosa Maria Hernandez NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, California 2005 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Rosa Maria Hernandez, NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, California, has been a member of the NLPOA since 1974. Rosa Maria has been the past NLPOA Editor and has been instrumental in her leadership and guidance in keeping the NLPOA flourishing in Northern California.

Helen Moreno NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, California 2005 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Helen Moreno, NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, California, has been a member of the NLPOA since 1974. Helen has used her personal monies and resources when none were available. Helen has exhibited the long term commitment that we value.

Rene Lopez NLPOA Sonoma County Chapter, California 2005 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Rene Lopez, NLPOA Sonoma County Chapter, California, has been a member of the NLPOA since 1984. Rene has been the NLPOA Business Manager since 1996. Rene is the Founder of the NLPOA Sonoma County Chapter, California. Rene is a retired investigator with the State of California. Rene’s commitment cannot be quantified in time and monies.

Lorenzo Provencio NLPOA San Diego County Chapter, California 2005 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Lorenzo Provencio, NLPOA San Diego County Chapter, California, has been a member of the NLPOA since 1976. Lorenzo has been the NLPOA National Parliamentarian and a local NLPOA Board Member. Lorenzo is a school teacher in San Diego and he has guided the NLPOA with his courage and knowledge.

Mary Alice Romero (right)1999 Lifetime Membership Recipient Adrian Garcia, 1999 National NLPOA President (left) NLPOA San Bernardino/Riverside Chapter, CA 1999 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Mary Alice Romero served in several chapter board positions and kept the chapter running with her personal finances and energy for more than 20 years. Mary Alice Romero was selected to receive the 1999 NLPOA Lifetime Membership Award for her Commitment to Excellence. Mary Alice Romero has exemplified excellent organizational skills and has “Bridged the Gap between Latinos and Law Enforcement.”


J. Louis Lopez, Sgt. (left), 1999 Lifetime Membership Recipient Adrian Garcia, National NLPOA President (right) NLPOA Wisconsin Chapter, Milwaukee 1999 Lifetime Membership Recipient
J. Louis Lopez is employed as a deputy with the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Department, Wisconsin. J. Louis Lopez served as Chapter President, as NLPOA Wisconsin State President, and as the National NLPOA Vice President for two terms. J. Louis Lopez also served as the National Officer of the Year Chair. J. Louis Lopez was selected to receive the 1999 NLPOA Lifetime Membership Award for his Commitment to Excellence and Excellent Leadership skills. J. Louis Lopez has exemplified excellent organizational skills and has “Bridged the Gap between Latinos and Law Enforcement.”


Gene Reyes NLPOA Sacramento Chapter, California 1998 NLPOA Lifetime Membership Recipient
Gene has been a member since 1972. Gene was the NLPOA first Business Manager. Gene retired from the State of California Youth Corrections

Gordon “Gordie” Clausen, Detective (left), 1998 Lifetime Membership Recipient Andy Cruz, 1998 National NLPOA President (right) NLPOA San Diego Metro Chapter, CA 1998 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Gordon Clausen started working with the San Diego Police Department in 1963 and continued for more than 30 years. Gordon worked in all areas specifically as a narcotics detective. Gordon was a member of “La Placa Social” the original NLPOA chapter name. Gordon served in several chapter board positions and kept the chapter running with his personal finances and energy for more than 20 years. Gordon Clausen was selected to receive the 1998 NLPOA Lifetime Membership Award for his Commitment to Excellence. Gordon Clausen has exemplified excellent organizational skills and has “Bridged the Gap between Latinos and Law Enforcement.”


Barbara Ponze, Deputy Retired NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, California 1997 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Barbara was one of the first females to get hired with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, California in 1960’s. Barbara was selected to receive the 1997 NLPOA Law Enforcement Leadership Award for her Commitment to Excellence in Policing. Barbara Ponze joined the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Department on January 10, 1966. The Latino Peace Officers’ El Puente Newsletter was developed in 1975 by Barbara Ponze, Rosa Maria Hernandez, Vicente Calderon, and Fred Caballero. Barbara Ponze served as the National NLPOA Editor on several occasions. In 1987, Barbara Ponze was elected president of the NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter. Barbara Ponze became the first female in the organization to head an N.L.P.O.A. Chapter. Barbara Ponze has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills and has “Bridged the Gap between Latinos and Law Enforcement.”


Louis A. Cobarruvias, Chief Retired San Jose Police Department, California NLPOA Santa Clara County Chapter, CA 1997 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Chief Louis Cobarruvias was selected to receive the 1997 NLPOA Law Enforcement Leadership Award. Chief Cobarruvias was selected for his Commitment to Excellence in Policing and for Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership. In 1974, Chief Cobarruvias was one of the founding members of the NLPOA Santa Clara Chapter, California. Chief Cobarruvias exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills and has “Bridged the Gap Between Latinos an Law Enforcement.”


Arturo Venegas, Jr. Chief Sacramento Police Department, California NLPOA Sacramento County Chapter, CA 1997 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Chief Venegas was selected to receive the 1997 NLPOA Law Enforcement Leadership Award. Chief Venegas was selected for his Commitment to Excellence in Policing and for Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership. In 1974, Chief Venegas was a founding member of the NLPOA Sacramento County Chapter, California, served on the chapter Board of Directors and on the NLPOA State of California Board. Chief Venegas has exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills and has “Bridged the Gap between Latinos and Law Enforcement.”


John Aleman Oakland Police Department, CA 1997 NLPOA Lifetime Membership
On August 7, 1974, the Articles of Incorporation of the Latino Peace Officers’ Association of California were filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, March Fong Eu. This historical event, unprecedented in the history of any State or National Law Enforcement oriented organization, gave official recognition to a Hispanic Law Enforcement group, from all level. Five courageous Peace Officers, including John Aleman, an Oakland Police officer, signed their name to this historical document at the risk of eliciting negative comments from their fellow officers and their departments. Their unselfish and unrelenting commitment to the goals of recruitment, hiring, training, retention and promotion of qualified Hispanics into the field of law enforcement, has been an inspiration to other officers who have continued to work towards these goals. John is currently working for California Corrections Peace Officers Association.


Mariano Flores California Highway Patrol 1997 Lifetime Membership Recipient
On August 7, 1974, the Articles of Incorporation of the Latino Peace Officers’ Association of California were filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, March Fong Eu. This historical event, unprecedented in the history of any State or National Law Enforcement oriented organization, gave official recognition to a Hispanic Law Enforcement group, from all levels, legitimately concerned with increasing the number of Latinos in Law Enforcement agencies in California. Five courageous Peace Officers, including Marian Flores, with the California Highway Patrol Fresno Office, signed their name to this historical document at the risk of eliciting negative comments from their fellow officers and their departments. Their unselfish and unrelenting commitment to the goals of recruitment, hiring, training, retention and promotion of qualified Hispanics into the field of law enforcement, has been an inspiration to other officers who have continued to work towards these goals.


Joab O. Pacillas (deceased) NLPOA Fresno County Chapter, CA National NLPOA Historian 1973-1990 1997 Lifetime Membership Recipient
Joab O. Pacillas was selected to receive the 1997 NLPOA Law Enforcement Leadership Award for his Commitment to Excellence in Policing and for Outstanding Law Enforcement Leadership. Joab O. Pacillas served as the National NLPOA Historian for many years. Joab exemplified excellent organization and leadership skills and has “Bridged the Gap Between Latinos an Law Enforcement.”

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