For Immediate Release
February 17, 2015
Media Contact:
Bruce Henry
(317) 327-3282
bruce.henry@indy.gov
National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Convening in Indy
“NOBLE and Indy: At the Forefront of Achieving Diversity in Law Enforcement”
[Indianapolis, IN] The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) will host its 39th
Annual Training Conference and Exhibition in Indianapolis July 11 - 15, 2015, at the JW Marriott.
Thousands of law enforcement leaders representing federal, state, county, and local agencies from around the
nation will meet to discuss the most critical issues challenging law enforcement and our communities today.
“The 39th Annual Training Conference will bring together law enforcement leaders from around the country to
address critical issues shaping our country today in the areas of Community Policing and 21st Century Law
Enforcement Best Practices,” stated Dwayne Crawford, NOBLE Executive Director.
The conference will address leadership, mentoring, training, diversity, youth development, technology, and
officer wellness and mental health. Workshop topics include cultural diversity training, domestic violence,
sexual assault, crisis management, managing diverse workforces, technology, and community policing.
"On behalf of our NOBLE executive board, chapter members, and the hundreds of communities we serve, we
look forward to working with Indianapolis to co-host the upcoming Training Conference,” stated Dr. Cedric L.
Alexander, NOBLE National President. “We thank the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NOBLE and the host city
for their commitment to ensuring that the 39th Annual Training Conference will be successful.”
Both civilian and sworn members, retired and active, will be in attendance. Also attending will be law
enforcement personnel from universities and colleges, and practitioners working in corrections, probation,
and parole. The conference is open to non-NOBLE members of law enforcement and the public. Media are
welcome to attend.
“The Greater Indianapolis Chapter of NOBLE extends a warm welcome to all members and supporters of
NOBLE to the City of Indianapolis,” stated Bruce Henry, GICN Chapter President. “NOBLE members and
supporters can look forward to outstanding opportunity to learn and network with law enforcement leaders
from around the world as we advance the goal of inclusion and achieving diversity in law enforcement.”
ABOUT NOBLE
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) serves as the conscience of law
enforcement by being committed to justice by action. NOBLE represents over 3,000 members nationwide,
primarily African-American chief executive officers of law enforcement agencies at federal, state, county and
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municipal levels, other law enforcement administrators, and criminal justice practitioners. For more
information, visit www.noblenational.org.
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ABOUT 39TH NOBLE ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) will hosts its 39 th Annual National
Training Conference and Exhibition in Indianapolis, IN, July 11-15, 2015, at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, 10
South West Street, Indianapolis, IN.
Welcome Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66QEwk07RfQ
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