National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives facts for kids
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The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is a group for top Black leaders and managers in law enforcement. This includes police chiefs and other high-ranking officers. Its main office is in Washington, D.C.. It has many local groups, called chapters, across the United States. There are also a few chapters in other countries, like St. Kitts & Nevis and the United Kingdom.
What NOBLE Aims To Do
NOBLE wants to be known as a helpful group that works to solve problems in law enforcement. They also want to help meet the needs of African-American communities. Their goal is to improve policing and make sure justice is fair for everyone.
How NOBLE Started
NOBLE was founded in 1976. This happened during a three-day meeting where leaders talked about crime in cities. About 60 important Black police leaders from many different states and cities attended.
They discussed why crime was high in Black city areas. They also talked about how to make justice fair for everyone. Other topics included how police and communities could get along better. They also discussed how Black police officers are hired and promoted. The leaders realized that by working together, they could make a bigger difference. So, they decided to create NOBLE.
One of the people who helped start NOBLE was William R. Bracey. He was a former Chief of Patrol for the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
Important Members
Here are some people who have been important members of NOBLE:
- Dr. Theron L. Bowman, who served on the CALEA Board of Commissioners.
- Mr. Thomas H. Warren, Sr., who also served on the CALEA Board of Commissioners.
- Cedric Alexander, who was a past president of NOBLE.
- Rodney Bryant, who is the Sergeant-At-Arms for the organization.
See Also
- Law enforcement in the United States
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
