Asian American Law Enforcement Association - National Capital Region

12/30/2023

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and the rest of the Oakland Police Department on the loss of Officer Tuan Le, who was killed in the line of duty yesterday, December 29, 2023. Officer Le, a dedicated public servant, husband and a 4 year veteran of the Oakland Police Department.

We extend our deepest condolences on the loss of our fellow LE brother and member of the NAPOA community.

12/29/2021

It is with tremendous sadness that the AALEA-NCR board regret to inform its members here of the passing of Lieutenant Reggie Kim with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency on December 26, 2021.

Lieutenant Kim has been a long-time member of NAPOA and is widely known within the association as someone for all of us to aspire to. Lieutenant Kim has attended numerous NAPOA conferences and is well known in the larger AALE family. Lieutenant Kim is a very compassionate human being, who always believed in giving back, mentoring and sharing a laugh with those around him. Lieutenant Kim will be missed by all of us as an officer who fought for what he believed in, as a friend who shared joy with those around him, and as part of our Law Enforcement family.

Please keep Lieutenant Kim and his family in your thoughts during these difficult times.

Rest in Peace Reggie, we will maintain the watch from here.

09/29/2021

The ATF is currently seeking candidates for the positions of Criminal Investigator / Special Agent. please see below for information sessions and employment opportunities!

Criminal Investigator/Special Agent Information Session

GS-1811-07/09 – Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives

Job Opportunity Announcement posting 10/4/2021



ATF is seeking candidates interested in careers in Federal Law Enforcement as Special Agents. In preparation for ATF’s anticipated October 4, 2021 Special Agent Job Opportunity Announcement, we will be hosting a Virtual Information Sessions on multiple dates. Please see the “Join Teams Meeting” links below with specific dates and times to access the Information Session. If you have trouble accessing the link, please reach out to Recruiter Sandra Sherlock at [email protected].



Students are eligible to apply within 9 months of graduation with a Bachelor's Degree.



Please note that providing us with your resume does NOT mean you have applied. Attendance at an information session is NOT an interview. Attendance to these Informational Sessions are optional not mandatory. The Information Sessions will be held by current ATF Special Agents/Recruiters where any questions you may have will be addressed. You can also go to www.ATF.gov for general information on the agency, requirements to become a Special Agent, and the hiring process.



We encourage you to block out approximately 2 hours for the session; there will be Q&A at the end of the presentation. The session will cover the application process, salary, duty locations, the ATF National Academy, duties of a Special Agent, what ATF’s mission is and what life is like as an ATF Special Agent. Everyone’s path to ATF is unique and we will have Special Agents and recruiters on the panel to discuss their road to ATF and the challenges and rewards of being an ATF Special Agent. Please look at the links below, as they will be vital to understanding the information we discuss.



The below listed times are all Eastern Standard Time.



Tuesday September 28th 10 am to 12 pm



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Tuesday September 28th 1 pm to 3pm



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Wednesday September 29th 11 am to 1pm



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Wednesday September 29th 3 pm to 5pm



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Thursday September 30th 10 am to 12pm



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Thursday September 30th 5pm to 7pm



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Friday October 1st 10:30 am to 12:30 pm



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Friday October 1st 2pm to 3pm



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06/08/2021

On Friday, we gathered to celebrate the distinguished career of MPO Keith Ahn and his 30+ years of dedicated service to the Arlington Community. MPO Ahn served in the Crime Scene Unit and his extensive knowledge of crime scene and evidence processing made him a natural leader and resource within the department. We wish him the very best in retirement!

05/23/2021

As we continue to highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we’d like to introduce you to Second Lieutenant Wahid Alam!

Lieutenant Alam grew up dreaming of becoming a police officer. His grandfather previously served as an Inspector for the Bangladesh Police, the officer in charge of all police operations within an administrative region in Bangladesh, a role that Lieutenant Alam has always been proud of.

Lieutenant Alam has been serving with the Fairfax County Police Department for 17 years. He began his career in the McLean District Station, working as a patrol officer on the evening shift, handling calls for service within the McLean, Vienna, Tysons Corner, and Falls Church communities. Lieutenant Alam also spent time as a School Resource Officer (SRO) as well as Supervisor of SROs, and supervised patrol squads at the West Springfield Station. He currently is assigned to the Planning and Research Bureau, working on policy management.

Lieutenant Alam’s advice for others considering joining law enforcement; “Law enforcement is very challenging, it requires much patience, and you’ll face many difficulties, but at the end of the day it’s a very rewarding career, and when you re-unite that lost child with their parents, console that victim of a crime, or genuinely make a positive impact in someone else’s life, you can rest peacefully knowing you served your community well.”

05/15/2021

As we continue to highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we’d like to introduce you to Officer Won Lee!

Officer Lee was born and raised in South Korea. After graduating elementary school, he moved to United States with his family. Officer Lee graduated high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2012 where he served as active-duty soldier. After separating from the military, he came back to the Northern Virginia area and started attending Northern Virginia Community College. Although he was pursuing a degree for Information Technology, he still dreamed of serving the community. Since he spent most of his life in Fairfax County area, he applied to become a police officer in Fairfax County.

Officer Lee graduated from our Criminal Justice Academy in August of 2020 and has been assigned to Franconia District Station’s midnight squad. Officer Lee is a certified Language Skills Support Unit officer (LSSU) for the Korean language and has been assisting many Korean community members who need translation.

Officer Won Lee’s advice for others considering joining law enforcement; “Law enforcement is a career where you can make a positive impact on the community. Become a police officer and make a difference in your community.”

05/15/2021

05/12/2021

Yesterday morning, Stockton Police Officer Jimmy Inn responded to a residence for a report of a domestic disturbance. Jimmy walked up, knocked and stepped to the side. A voice on the other side could be heard saying “Hey, police”. In a cold and calculated act, the man opened the door and shot the officer numerous times at point blank range. A backup unit pulled up just as the gunman was standing over the fallen officer. The suspect raised his weapon and began shooting at the patrol car, which prompted that officer to return fire from the front seat of his vehicle. The suspect went back in the house, emerged moments later with his 8-year old son and started to violently strangle the boy. A civilian bystander heroically tackled the suspect, which allowed the boy to free himself from harm’s way. The officer then shot and killed the male, ending his rampage. Jimmy was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Officer Jimmy Inn was a 6-year veteran of the Stockton Police Department and leaves behind three children, including a 7-month old son. Officer Inn was assigned to the Field Operations Division and was also a proud member of the department’s honor guard. The well-liked and highly respected officer was remembered for heaving a heart of gold, and was the very definition of what a police officer should be. Jimmy was 30-years old.

05/09/2021

As we continue to highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, on this Mother’s Day we’re introducing you to Police Officer First Class Emmilie Sanchez-Cherry.

Officer Sanchez-Cherry was born in the Philippines but was raised in Fairfax County since she was 4 years-old. After graduating high school in Reston, she briefly went to college before deciding to enlist in the United States Army. She spent 8 years in the Army, living in Germany, then Iraq where she served in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After returning to the area, she applied to several police departments and was offered a job with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police Department. She loved her job and knew law enforcement was for her. She saw other opportunities with the Fairfax County Police Department and decided to apply. She was hired with our department in December of 2014.

Officer Sanchez-Cherry is currently the Community Outreach Officer at the McLean District Station, working alongside a crime prevention officer to find opportunities for community engagement. When Officer Sanchez-Cherry is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her two beautiful daughters.

Officer Sanchez-Cherry’s advice for others considering a career in law enforcement: “Law enforcement can be a thankless job at times but it’s not about the “thank yous” received. It’s about making a positive impact in someone’s life or in the community that are most important.”