NAAALEC

Purpose and Mission

Purpose:

• To promote a positive image of law enforcement, especially in the Asian/Pacific communities;

• To encourage and assist organization members to attain positions of higher responsibilities;

• To participate in various endeavors beneficial to law enforcement agencies and the communities in which its member serve;

• To preserve and protect the rights and opportunities of Asians/Pacifics in their respective fields and departments;

• To provide a vehicle for members to exchange professional and fraternal relationships;

• To act as a spokesperson for Asian/Pacific American law enforcement commanders in matters of common interest.

Mission:

• To establish and maintain lines of communication between Asian/Pacific communities and the various enforcement agencies;

• To promote the recruitment of Asian/Pacific Americans into law enforcement careers and to provide positive role models;

• To actively participate in crime prevention and youth development programs I the Asian/Pacific communities;

• To assist and provide scholarships for Asian/Pacific candidates who seek a career in law enforcement or related fields;

• To assist and provide counsel in the career development of Asian/Pacific officers employed within the United States;

• To develop camaraderie among members and law enforcement officer through training conferences and planned social events;

• To provide awareness of procedures in accordance to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions policy, guidelines, and procedures.