ABOUT US

Dedicated to supporting peace officers and fostering strong community relationships, the AAPOA is committed to making a positive impact through training, advocacy, and community events.

Overview

The Asian American Peace Officers Association (AAPOA) is a non-profit organization that represents Asian Americans in law enforcement agencies in Texas. Its members come from the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and law enforcement agencies within the state of Texas. AAPOA’s membership is open to local, state and federal agencies.

AAPOA’s main purpose is to promote a positive image of law enforcement in the State of Texas, especially in the Asian American communities. To achieve this goal, the organization will participate in various endeavors beneficial to law enforcement agencies and the communities in which its members serve.

Since being established in 2022, AAPOA has worked to promote understanding and cooperation between the Asian American community and law enforcement agencies through community policing. Some of the notable events in which AAPOA participated are Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway, Purple Stride Walk, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Members of the board

Board of Directors

Mike Nguyen

President

Dang Nguyen

Vice President

The Executive Director of the AAPOA is appointed by the President and works closely with both the President and Vice President, providing dedicated support to the association’s leadership.

David Tong

Executive Director

Kevin Nguyen

Treasurer

Chris Garza

Secretary

Nick Nguyen

Community Liason

Advisory Board

Phillip Bosquez

Assistant Chief of Detention
Harris County Sheriff's Office

Nhatthien "Nathan" Nguyen

Board Advisor

Bryan Bennett, Attorney<br />
Texas Blue Law Firm, PLLC

Bryan K. Bennett

Attorney

Texas Blue Law Firm, PLLC

MICHAEL E. LOESSIN

MICHAEL E. LOESSIN

Attorney

Texas Blue Law Firm, PLLC

The Honorable

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Alice Lee

Chief of Staff

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones

Kristen Gonzales

Director of Services

Spring Branch Management Group

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VINCENT VU

Attorney

Vu Law Firm

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Jose Vazquez

Store Manager
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Joe Cyrus

Director of Special Events
Houston Museum of Natural Science

Kelly Nguyen

Kelly Nguyen

Director
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Committees

Sang Nguyen

Recruiting

Julie Tran

Recruiting

Joy George

Events

Demetria Hall

Community Liason

Marco Loera

Social Media

Barbara Loera

Barbara Loera

Website & Social Media

Events

Learn more about upcoming events hosted by or participated by the AAPOA and its affiliates.

News

Latest news and announcements regarding the Asian American Peace Officers’ Association

Membership

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