The National Association of Asian American Law Enforcement Commanders was founded in 2002 by a handful of Asian Law Enforcement executives that saw the need to form an organization that supported the few Asians in command positions.  The organization originally had members from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston and New York and now has members in many other areas such as Hawaii, Washington DC, New Jersey, and others. 

 

Today, besides providing support, NAAALEC provides training  and counseling on promotional opportunities, a scholarship fund, conducts special events (such as a Katrina fundraiser), and supports the National Asian Peace Officers Association (NAPOA) at their annual training conference.