AN EXTENDED HAND
COMMUNITY PROGRAM

Introduction

The National Black Police Association (NBPA) was chartered in November 1972, as a not-for–profit corporation in the state of Illinois following a historic meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. There were thirteen Black Peace Officers Associations present at the meeting, which represented a cross-section of Black peace officers from different areas of the United States. From those few banding together, there was a consensus that one of the primary goals, of this newly formed organization had to be placing emphasis on “Improving the Human Condition of Communities of Color.”

The NBPA, as a historically strong organization with thirty–four years of continuous service, must return to the basis of our organizational creation.

The Mission Statement of the NBPA is:

“To increase the awareness of the community, to be the conscience of the Criminal Justice System and to enhance the quality of life in the African American Community.”

It is with great pride, that we seek your help and participation in launching the NBPA Community Project…“An Extended Hand.”

Description and Implementation:

1. All local NBPA Chapters will be asked to perform at least one community outreach project each year in the name of the “National Black Police Association.”

2. The only criterion set by the National NBPA Office is that each program attempts to “Improve the Human Condition.”

3. There is no length of time that the program has to last. It can be one day, one week, one month, or even a year. The local chapter will develop their personal program.

4. There is no set target group. You will decide if your group will be teenagers, elementary children, seniors, single mothers, single fathers, or even a housing project; only your creativity will limit you.

5. All programs do not require money, but they will require time and thoughtfulness. The National Office will not provide any financial assistance for this project.

Timeline

1. By the last day of February of each calendar year, each Chapter’s proposed project must be submitted to the National Office. A required project information form will be available (extremely simple to fill out) on the NBPA Website , which can be downloaded or fill out the form below.

2. Upon program completion, an assessment of the impact and success of your program will submitted to the National Office with in 30 days.

Additionally, an assessment form will be available on the NBPA website that can be downloaded. That form will also be extremely easy to complete.

Benefits to Participation

1. Feeling Good - About Doing Good.

2. Honoring the mission of the National Black Police Association.

3. The National NBPA Chair will personally review the programs and spotlight three
     (3) programs each year at the National Education and Training Conference.

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