The Hispanic Police Officers' Association (HPOA) was founded in 1986 by retired Cleveland
Police K-9 Officer Antonio Colón. With Colón's persistent work and dedication throughout
the years, the HPOA was able to evolve into an organization of professionals who share a
desire to build effective communication and interaction among public safety
personnel, their families, and the surrounding community.

Photo: Patrol Officer Antonio Colón (Retired) and K-9 Officer Jet (EOW 2-24-14)

our  mission  statement

our  vision

The Hispanic Police Officers' Association is an organization of police officers and public safety employees committed to the ideas of education, charity, and volunteerism through allegiance to our community and our family.

Our goal is to develop and strengthen the relationship between law enforcement officers and the Hispanic community. We believe that we can greatly impact our community by keeping citizens informed of employment opportunities within the Public Safety sector and offering general information on safety programs within our neighborhoods. 

2020  executive  board  members

Emmanuel Velez, President

Wilfredo Diaz, Vice-President

Lisette Gonzalez, Secretary

Edwin Cuadra, Treasurer

Erik Melendez, Sergeant at Arms

Antonio Andino, Trustee

Jose Torress, Trustee

Anna Mercado, Trustee

HPOA's executive board is currently led by Sergeant Emmanuel Vélez, a 6 year member of the Cleveland Division of Police, and mostly made up of active Cleveland Police Officers. The executive board meets regularly to organize and spearhead events throughout the year. All members are non-paid volunteers who strongly share a desire to advance HPOA's mission for the betterment of the community. 

annual SUMMER  PIG  ROAST  &  FAMILY  PICNIC

Photo Collage: 2016 Summer Pig Roast & Family Picnic