LAPA would like to thank our sponsors for their interest and support of the Hispanic Law Enforcement Community.

 


ANITA ALVAREZ - COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

Anita Alvarez is a career prosecutor and a life-long Chicagoan who was born and raised in the Pilsen neighborhood. She received her undergraduate degree from Loyola University of Chicago and she earned her Law Degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law. Anita presently holds the rank of Chief Deputy State's Attorney, the third ranking post in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Anita began her career in the State’s Attorney’s Office in 1986 and has steadily worked her way up through the ranks, handling hundreds of felony cases ranging from homicide, narcotics, armed robbery, criminal sexual assaults and domestic violence. She has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court and tried more than 50 felony jury trials. Prior to attaining her present position of Chief Deputy, Anita served as the Chief of Staff to the Cook County State's Attorney; Chief of the Special Prosecutions Bureau; Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Bureau, and Supervisor of the Public Integrity Unit. She also spent 3 ½ years in the Gang Crimes Unit where she prosecuted gang-related homicides.

Anita was promoted to the Supervisor of the Public Integrity Unit in 1996, where she was responsible for prosecuting city, county, and state employees who committed felonies and violated the public trust. She personally tried police officers on corruption charges. In 1999, she was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Narcotics Bureau where she supervised the prosecution of drug cases as well as long term narcotics investigations in conjunction with Chicago and suburban police departments.

Anita became the Chief of the Special Prosecutions Bureau in 2001. The Bureau consists of the Arson Unit, Organized Crime/Cold Case Unit, Auto Theft Unit, Public Corruption and Financial Crimes Unit, Gang Crimes Unit, and the Professional Standards Unit.

Also in 2001, Anita tried the case of the People of the State of Illinois v. Patrick Sykes which was commonly referred to in widespread media as the “Girl X Case”. Her successful prosecution of Sykes resulted in his conviction for the predatory criminal sexual assault of a 9- year-old-girl who was left paralyzed, blind, without speech and confined to a wheelchair after the brutal attack in the Cabrini Green housing project. Anita's tireless work and dedication ensured that, despite the victim's daunting physical challenges, she was able to come to court and fearlessly face her attacker.

Anita is active in various bar associations and organizations. Presently, she is the Second Vice President of the Chicago Bar Association and in 2009 she will become its President. She was also a founding member of the National Hispanic Prosecutors Association and served as its National President. Anita was chosen as a fellow in the 2004 class of Leadership Greater Chicago and served on their board from 2004 – 2006. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Trustees for Fenwick High School and is on the Board of Directors for Maria High School, her alma mater.

Anita has been honored by various groups and organizations throughout her career. In 2001 she was named Person of the Year by Chicago Lawyer Magazine. That same year, she was honored for her work in the Girl X case by the Council for Disability Rights for precedent setting advocacy. In 2002 she was the recipient of the Professional Achievement Award from Chicago-Kent College of Law. In 2005 Anita was named Person of the Year by the Latin American Police Association and also named States Attorney of the Year by the Illinois State Crime Commission.Anita is a frequent speaker and lecturer to many organizations and from 2002 to 2005 was an adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School.

After serving with distinction for more than 21 years, Anita entered the race for Cook County State’s Attorney in August of 2007 in what would be the first open primary election for the office in more than 50 years. Anita scored a dramatic upset in Cook County politics when she defeated five opponents in a hotly contested Democratic primary on Feb. 5. She will face a Republican challenger in the general election in November.

Anita is married to Dr. James Gomez and she and her husband are the proud parents of four children.

 


CHICAGO PATROLMEN'S FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

Chicago Patrolmen's Credit Union

The Chicago Patrolmen's Federal Credit Union is the only full service financial institution solely dedicated to servicing the financial needs of the Chicago Police Officers and their families. Our website provides you with everything you need to know about product & services, online banking, current events & promotions and much, much, more. For more information visit www.PatrolmensFCU.org to learn more.

 


CHICAGO UNIFORM COMPANY

Chicago Uniform Company

Chicago Uniform Company is a full service police uniform store located at 550 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60607. (312) 913-1006

 


METLIFE - David Quintana & Ruben Zapata

MetLife

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) was founded in September, 1976, during a three day symposium to address crime in urban low income areas. The symposium was co-sponsored by the Police Foundation and the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA). The Joint Center for Political Studies (JCPS) coordinated this unprecedented event in which sixty (60) top-ranking black law enforcement executives representing twenty-four (24) states and fifty-five (55) major cities gathered in the Washington, D.C. area to participate. They exchanged views about the critically high rate of crime in black urban communities and the socioeconomic conditions that lead to crime and violence. They raised questions about relevant issues such as fairness in the administration of justice, police community relations, the hiring and promotion of black police officers, and the unique problems of the black police executive. For more information visit www.NobleNatl.com to learn more.