AISD Police Chief Paul Córdova to Serve as President of HAPCA

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Aldine ISD Police Chief Paul Córodva, left, was recently sworn in as president of the Houston Area Police Chief’s Association (HAPCA).

Aldine ISD Police Chief Paul Córdova was recently sworn in as president of the Houston Area Police Chief’s Association (HAPCA) during a swearing-in ceremony at Crime Stoppers headquarters.

Chief Córdova will serve as HAPCA’s president for one year.

“I am humbled and honored to be able to serve in the capacity of HAPCA president during 2024,” Chief Córdova said. “I look forward to a hearty year of networking, information sharing, problem solving, and being a relevant voice in the local law enforcement community. Together, we are stronger, smarter, and more effective.”

HAPCA is an organization of police chiefs from Houston-Harris County and surrounding jurisdictions. The membership consists primarily of chiefs of police and executive command staff police personnel such as assistant chiefs, commanders, and captains.

Members share crime trends, upcoming events requiring law enforcement action, and best practices for daily operations. HAPCA meets monthly and has guest speakers who add value to the organization.

HAPCA was formed in 1988.

Before Chief Córdova’s swearing-in, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg addressed HAPCA members.

Chief Córdova has 42 years of experience in law enforcement. He has served with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the Rice University Police Department, and the Houston ISD Police Department. He was named Chief of the Aldine ISD Police Department in May 2020.

He has lived and worked most of his adult life in the Aldine area. His two daughters graduated from Nimitz High School.

Chief Córdova holds a Master Peace Officer certification, Master Jailer certification, Crime Prevention certification, and a Police Instructor certification with TCOLE. He earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. Chief Cordova is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Leadership Command College of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. Chief Córdova is a member of the International Association of Police Chiefs, the FBI National Academy Association, the Texas Police Chief’s Association, and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. He is also a Life Member of the 100 Club of Houston.