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Houston Area Police Chiefs Association
Houston Area Police Chiefs Association
(HAPCA)

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HISTORY

On May 25, 1989, The Secretary of State recognized the Articles of Incorporation of the newly formed Houston Area Police Chief’s Association.  In the original filing, the purpose of the Association was organized exclusively
for charitable and educational purposes to advance the interest and promote the welfare of law enforcement in the Harris County Area.
Goals

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Mission

To promote and enhance the professional development of all senior executive and management personnel of the law enforcement agencies within the Houston Texas Metropolitan Region.





Vision

The Houston Area Police Chief’s Association is committed to professional excellence by providing a network of seasoned law enforcement peers from all of the law enforcement entities serving the Houston Texas region. We are dedicated to demonstrating the highest standards of performance, best practices in policing and accountability, while serving our communities and constituents.  


The HAPCA was formed in 1988 as  the Harris County Area Chiefs of Police Association but the name was changed as their role, and their reach expanded.  The current membership represents Police Chiefs, Sheriff’s, Command Staff, and line officers of local City, County, State, Federal, College/University, Transit Police, Medical Center Police, School Districts and Special Law Enforcement agencies from 9 counties in the greater Houston metropolitan area.

This organization promotes cooperation amongst Law Enforcement Agencies throughout the region and is dedicated to education and excellence in law enforcement.

Core Values

The Houston Area Police Chief’s Association takes a proactive role in promoting the delivery of professional law enforcement services to our respective communities through of the application of five core values:

Integrity

Adhering to strict, unbiased and unequivocal standards of conduct while keeping with our ethical obligations.

Accountability

Accepting individual and collective responsibility for our oath, duty and actions.

Respect

Valuing every human life and every person's dignity with an equal commitment to justice and acceptance of diversity.

Courage

Displaying the strength of character while exhibiting compassion to confront fear, danger, uncertainty or intimidation.

Innovation

Adapting to changes in society through strategic integration of technology, policies, tools and equipment.