The LOA-FLA Board of Directors seeks to have a Mutual of Understanding agreement with Broward Hispanic Employees and Law Enforcement Professionals, Inc.
Both Association look for a stronger bond in the Latino community both civilian and sworn.
The MOU shall read:
This Partnership is entered into this date 2008 between the Latino Officers Association Florida (LOA-FLA) & Hispanic Employees and law enforcement professionals, Inc.
WHEREAS, we recognize the need to work proactively in addressing and establishing accountability measures with what appears to be a growing problem in law enforcement - harassment, abuse, and deadly use of force against Latinos.
WHEREAS, we recognize the strong connection between racial profiling and widespread abuse and civil rights violations, and the increasing negative effect such profiling has on all Americans.
WHEREAS, we recognize the growing need to improve the representation of Latinos at all levels of Broward's law enforcement bodies and to address the parallel problem of employment discrimination against Latino law enforcement officers.
RESOLVED, the Latino Officers Association Florida (LOA-FLA) & Hispanic Employees and Law Enforcement Professionals will join in a Broward, Florida allegiance to address the issues of law enforcement abuse, racial profiling, and the low representation of Latinos at all levels of Broward County law enforcement structure.
FURTHER RESOLVED, we agree to serve as an early warning system and establish on-going communication with one another to keep abreast of issues and problems affecting the Latino community and Latino law enforcement community alike.
FURTHER RESOLVED, we agree to work together with, local officials to establish or strengthen police/community relations, build or enhance trust, and improve community safety.
Both Association look for a stronger bond in the Latino community both civilian and sworn.
The MOU shall read:
This Partnership is entered into this date 2008 between the Latino Officers Association Florida (LOA-FLA) & Hispanic Employees and law enforcement professionals, Inc.
WHEREAS, we recognize the need to work proactively in addressing and establishing accountability measures with what appears to be a growing problem in law enforcement - harassment, abuse, and deadly use of force against Latinos.
WHEREAS, we recognize the strong connection between racial profiling and widespread abuse and civil rights violations, and the increasing negative effect such profiling has on all Americans.
WHEREAS, we recognize the growing need to improve the representation of Latinos at all levels of Broward's law enforcement bodies and to address the parallel problem of employment discrimination against Latino law enforcement officers.
RESOLVED, the Latino Officers Association Florida (LOA-FLA) & Hispanic Employees and Law Enforcement Professionals will join in a Broward, Florida allegiance to address the issues of law enforcement abuse, racial profiling, and the low representation of Latinos at all levels of Broward County law enforcement structure.
FURTHER RESOLVED, we agree to serve as an early warning system and establish on-going communication with one another to keep abreast of issues and problems affecting the Latino community and Latino law enforcement community alike.
FURTHER RESOLVED, we agree to work together with, local officials to establish or strengthen police/community relations, build or enhance trust, and improve community safety.
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