Establish 2022

Establish 2022

Our Story, Our Mission

Our Story, Our Mission

We’re here to honor our roots and inspire the future.

We’re here to honor our roots and inspire the future.

Mission and Vision

Mission and Vision

What We Stand For

What We Stand For

Our community thrives on pride, unity, and service, honoring our heritage while fostering inclusion, mentorship, and cultural awareness.

Our community thrives on pride, unity, and service, honoring our heritage while fostering inclusion, mentorship, and cultural awareness.

Our mission is to celebrate diversity, empower one another, and promote understanding both within the department and beyond. Through outreach, education, and shared experiences, we are shaping a future where heritage and duty go hand in hand.

Our mission is to celebrate diversity, empower one another, and promote understanding both within the department and beyond. Through outreach, education, and shared experiences, we are shaping a future where heritage and duty go hand in hand.

History

History

How It All Began

How It All Began

Step 1

Community Formation

Community Formation

The idea for a culturally inclusive support network within the department is born, with the aim to celebrate heritage and strengthen bonds.

The idea for a culturally inclusive support network within the department is born, with the aim to celebrate heritage and strengthen bonds.

Step 2

Step 2

First Cultural Awareness Event

First Cultural Awareness Event

The community hosts its first successful event, showcasing diverse cultures and promoting understanding among officers.

The community hosts its first successful event, showcasing diverse cultures and promoting understanding among officers.

Step 3

Mentorship Program Launch

Mentorship Program Launch

A mentorship program is introduced, pairing experienced officers with new recruits to foster professional and personal growth.

A mentorship program is introduced, pairing experienced officers with new recruits to foster professional and personal growth.

Step 4

Step 4

Community Outreach Expansion

Community Outreach Expansion

The community begins collaborating with local groups, engaging in outreach programs to strengthen ties between the department and the public.

The community begins collaborating with local groups, engaging in outreach programs to strengthen ties between the department and the public.

Step 5

Official Recognition

Official Recognition

The community is formally recognized by the department as an integral part of its mission to promote inclusion and diversity.

The community is formally recognized by the department as an integral part of its mission to promote inclusion and diversity.

Our Members

Our Members

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

The MTAPD Hispanic Society is a familia of extraordinary men and women from across the world who proudly serve their communities with professionalism, pride, and a deep connection to their roots. Representing the rich and diverse cultures of Latin America, we stand united by our commitment to protect, uplift, and inspire, while celebrating the beauty of our heritage. Together, we honor not only the hard work and sacrifices of our members but also the support and love of their familias who stand behind them.


UNITAS INVICTA, meaning ‘Unconquered Unity,’ embodies our spirit: ’United by Duty, Strengthened by Familia.’ It is my privilege and honor to serve as President of this incredible society, where all who share our vision are welcome to join, belong, and thrive. - Sergeant JW Cortés

J.W Cortes

President

J.W Cortes

President

Danilo Rodriguez

Vice President

Danilo Rodriguez

Vice President

Luis Perez

Luis Perez

Starley Sandez

Starley Sandez

Starley Sandez

How We Serve

How We Serve

What We’re Doing to Make a Difference

What We’re Doing to Make a Difference

Initiatives

Cultural Awareness Training

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Heritage Month Celebrations

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Cultural Food Festival

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Initiatives

Cultural Awareness Training

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Heritage Month Celebrations

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Cultural Food Festival

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Heritage Month Celebrations

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Cultural Food Festival

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Initiatives

Cultural Awareness Training

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Heritage Month Celebrations

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Cultural Celebrations

Cultural Food Festival

The National Mall, Washington, D.C.

February 17, 2025

Contact Us

Contact Us

Let’s Stay Connected

Let’s Stay Connected

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or would like to join our community, please fill out the simple form and we’ll get in touch with you.

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions or would like to join our community, please fill out the simple form and we’ll get in touch with you.

You can also find our official mailing address here:

You can also find our official mailing address here:

info@latinopolicecommunity.org

info@latinopolicecommunity.org

Contact Form

Contact Form

Proud of Our Heritage

United in Service

Proud of Our Heritage

United in Service

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