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 leaders and high-ranking officers in law enforcement. Most of its members are Black. These leaders work in police departments and other law enforcement groups across local, state, and federal governments. NOBLE's main office is in Washington, DC. It has 57 local groups, called chapters, in the United States. There are also chapters in St. Kitts & Nevis and the United Kingdom.
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What NOBLE Aims to Do
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NOBLE wants to be known as a very skilled organization that helps solve problems in law enforcement. They also work to meet the changing needs of African-American communities. Their main goal is to improve how police work and to build stronger relationships between police and the communities they serve.
How NOBLE Started
NOBLE was created in 1976. It began during a three-day meeting where leaders discussed crime in city areas with lower incomes. About 60 top Black law enforcement leaders from 24 states and 55 major cities attended this meeting.
Why NOBLE Was Formed
During the meeting, these leaders talked about many important issues. They discussed the high crime rates in Black urban communities. They also looked at social and economic problems that can lead to crime and violence. Other topics included making sure justice was fair for everyone. They also talked about improving relationships between the police and the community. The leaders also discussed how Black police officers were hired and promoted. They shared the unique challenges faced by Black police executives and officers.
The leaders realized that if they worked together, they could make a bigger difference in the justice system. So, they decided to create NOBLE. One of the people who helped start NOBLE was William R. Bracey, who was a Chief of Patrol for the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
Important Members of NOBLE
- Dr. Theron L. Bowman, a member of the CALEA Board of Commissioners.
- Mr. Thomas H. Warren, Sr., also a member of the CALEA Board of Commissioners.
- Cedric Alexander, who used to be the president of NOBLE.
- Rodney Bryant, who serves as the Sergeant-At-Arms.
See also
- Law enforcement in the United States
- Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
