LAPA is a fraternal organization, which was created to assist Hispanics in the field of law enforcement.
Over Fifty Years of Service in the Chicagoland Area
The Latin American Police Association was first organized in the fall of 1961 with a total membership of 21 members. LAPA has the distinction of being the first ethnic law enforcement group within the city of Chicago and Cook County, Illinois. The membership of LAPA is comprised of any person of Hispanic descent, in whole or in part, who is a swo
06/07/2025
Our hearts are with the Family and Friends of Officer Krystal Rivera #19020 and especially to her daughter. We uplift you all in our prayers. The 006th District and the rest of our Sisters and Brothers in Blue may we continue to remember Officer Rivera #19020, so that her legacy continues to live in all of us. As always please be safe and continue to look out for one another. Officer Krystal Rivera #19020 EOW 05 JUNE 2025
12/23/2024
We had Santa’s little helpers with us this morning as we dropped off our first batch of Teddy Bears 🧸 🧸🧸🧸. The last slide is our favorite! Thank you again 010th District DCO’s for helping us out!
12/23/2024
From our Amazon wishlist this year we were sent 82 Bears 🐻! We are so appreciative for everyone’s support! Tomorrow we will be passing out the Bears at one of the daycares we have been working with for the past few years. Again, thank you all so much for your generosity!!!
11/28/2024
Before we gather to be with our own family and friends on this Thanksgiving day, we first visit families who have been struck by tragedy over the years and provide them with Thanksgiving dinners. We invited our friends in the 010th District to join us. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and be safe!
11/24/2024
Next on the season for giving back: We want to expand on what we have been doing the last couple of Christmases. We created a wishlist on Amazon for individuals to purchase Teddy Bears that we hope to be able to distribute around the city at various day cares. We all need a little comfort around the holidays and a Teddy Bear is the perfect solution. We hope you can help us with our goal. You can also visit our website to make a monetary donation.
11/23/2024
With collaborative efforts we were able to assist 250 families in need for this Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you to everyone who came out and to those who donated to this amazing cause.
11/12/2024
Join us as we support the family of Officer Enrique Martinez #8314. Donations accepted at the door. If you’re a business/individual who would like to help contribute to the 10-1 Benefit, please reach out to Rick Caballero at .
11/06/2024
Forever in our hearts and always remembered. Officer Enrique Martinez #8314
EOW: November 4, 2024
11/05/2024
We are all feeling the pain, devastation, and anger of losing another Brother in Blue. He was tragically taken from all us. To Officer Martinez family, we are with you. We stand with you and we mourn alongside with all of you. To the 006th District you are not alone. We all have heavy hearts. Please keep each other safe. If anyone needs to talk, please reach out to us. 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
11/03/2024
On Saturday, November 23rd starting at 8:30am we start our season of giving. It’s our annual Food Drive! If you have been looking for an event to give back to this Holiday season we would love to welcome you to join us! We meet at 8:30am at Tony’s Fresh Market 2500 N. Central Ave and then we will continue the Food Drive at 9:30am at Onward Neighborhood House Warehouse located at 2644 N. Central Ave. If you are unable to make the event, but still like to contribute you can visit our website at lapa1961.com our homepage will direct you on how to send a donation for this great cause!