With a rich history spanning over several decades, our organization stands as a unifying force, bringing together the collective voice of police unions, associations and law enforcement officers across the United States.
National Association of Police Organizations
standing strong for law enforcement professionals
As a leading advocate for law enforcement professionals, The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is dedicated to promoting the interests and well-being of those who serve and protect our communities.
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Legislation that makes a difference
In addition to NAPO’s numerous legislative victories, there are many areas where NAPO continues to fight for America’s law enforcement officers:
Protecting law enforcement officers and their families
Stronger protections, survivor benefits, pensions, and healthcare for those who serve.
Advancing and funding public safety
Securing federal resources for hiring, equipment, and essential law enforcement programs.
Smart reform and mental health
Advancing fair policing policies, body camera standards, and crisis response training.
National advocacy and security
Fighting for law enforcement priorities in Washington and strengthening border security.
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NAPO on the Hill: NDAA; Counter-UAS; First Responder Medicare Buy-In; Hearing on Violence Against Officers; Back the Blue Act; Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl
WHITE HOUSE LAW ENFORCEMENT ROUNDTABLE; GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN; NAPO ON THE HILL; EXPANDING TAX-FREE OVERTIME; ILLICIT VAPE PRODUCTS
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TOP COPS Awards®
Since NAPO launched the awards program in 1994, the TOP COPS Awards® have paid tribute to outstanding law enforcement officers across the country for actions above and beyond the call of duty. TOP COPS awardees are nominated by their fellow law enforcement officers for outstanding service during the preceding calendar year.
The TOP COPS are selected by an Awards Selection Committee comprised of national law enforcement representatives who choose one TOP COPS case from each state and U.S. territory. The cases are then ranked, and the top ten case winners are flown to Washington, DC for the awards ceremony. The awards show features a short video of each TOP COPS case.
Honored Guests of TOP COPS Awards®
The TOP COPS Awards® are attended by celebrities, politicians, members of the national law enforcement community, corporate donors and other interested individuals. Here is just a short list of attendees we’ve been honored to have throughout the years:
The President of the United States
The Vice President of the United States
The Attorney General of the United States
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
Coby Bell – CBS, “Seal Team”
Eddie Cahill – CBS, “CSI: New York”
Robert Clohessy – CBS, “Blue Bloods”
Seamus Dever – ABC, “Castle”
Kathryn Erbe – NBC, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”
Milena Govich – FX Series, “Rescue Me”
Mariska Hargitay – NBC, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
Abigail Hawk – CBS, “Blue Bloods”
Gregory Jbara – CBS, “Blue Bloods”
Penny Johnson – ABC, “Castle”
James Earl Jones
David McCallum – CBS, “NCIS”Christopher Meloni – NBC, “Law & Order: Organized Crime”
Craig Morgan – Country Music Superstar
Kathryn Morris – CBS, “Cold Case”
Bebe Neuwirth – CBS, “ Madame Secretary”
Jeffrey Nordling – Fox, “24”
Pauley Perrette – CBS, “NCIS”
Jeremy Ratchford – CBS, “Cold Case”
John Riggins – Pro-Football Hall of Fame
Linus Roache – Showtime, “Homeland”
Robert Taylor – Netflix “Longmire”
John Walsh – FOX, “America’s Most Wanted”
Steve Zirnkilton – NBC, “Law & Order”
Eddie Cahill – CBS, “CSI: New York”
Robert Clohessy – CBS, “Blue Bloods”
Seamus Dever – ABC, “Castle”
Kathryn Erbe – NBC, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”
Milena Govich – FX Series, “Rescue Me”
Mariska Hargitay – NBC, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”
Abigail Hawk – CBS, “Blue Bloods”
Gregory Jbara – CBS, “Blue Bloods”
Penny Johnson – ABC, “Castle”
James Earl Jones
David McCallum – CBS, “NCIS”Christopher Meloni – NBC, “Law & Order: Organized Crime”
Craig Morgan – Country Music Superstar
Kathryn Morris – CBS, “Cold Case”
Bebe Neuwirth – CBS, “ Madame Secretary”
Jeffrey Nordling – Fox, “24”
Pauley Perrette – CBS, “NCIS”
Jeremy Ratchford – CBS, “Cold Case”
John Riggins – Pro-Football Hall of Fame
Linus Roache – Showtime, “Homeland”
Robert Taylor – Netflix “Longmire”
John Walsh – FOX, “America’s Most Wanted”
Steve Zirnkilton – NBC, “Law & Order”