OUR MISSION
COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PROACTIVE, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES TO OUR COMMUNITY.
About Us
The Hanford Police Officers’ Association (HPOA) has proudly served law enforcement employees of the Hanford Police Department since 1982 as the recognized bargaining unit for those on the front lines of public safety. HPOA is intent on ensuring the highest level of service to our community by protecting the men and women who maintain The City of Hanford’s safety day in and day out.
HPOA members are the backbone of the organization. HPOA is made up of professionals who make it their personal objective to protect the residents of Hanford. They are 56 dedicated officers, detectives, sergeants, lieutenants, and captains.
HPOA’s mission is to protect the interests of its members; to be their voice, their support and their vehicle to enhance the quality of life in the City of Hanford through benevolent donations. HPOA raises thousands of dollars annually for the children of this city. HPOA is proud to invest in the City of Hanford and proud to serve its residents.
HPOA is dedicated to protect and promote the well-being and image of its members in the areas of:
Collective Bargaining
Protection of Member Rights
Services of Benefit To The Member
Community Involvement
Political Action To Promote The Goals of The Association
VALUE STATEMENT
The Hanford Police Department will support a policing philosophy that promotes and supports organizational strategies to address the causes and reduce the fear of crime and social disorder through problem-solving tactics and community police partnerships.
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING AND PROBLEM SOLVING GOALS
Crime Reduction
Fear Reduction
Enhanced job satisfaction with Law Enforcement Service
Community satisfaction with Law Enforcement Service
Improving the overall quality of life in the Community
With this stated, you should realize that everything you do not only reflects on your character, but that of the Hanford Police Department and all other Police Officers.
Take pride in what you do. Treat all with the same respect that you would like in return.
If you have any questions or just want to give us feedback, please feel free to contact us.