Our History
The BPA Serves The City of Dallas And Its Members With Honor and Pride
In 1975, the founding members of the Texas Peace Officers' Association - Dallas Chapter held their first organizational meeting in secret, in the backroom of the Alpha House on Good-Latimer. They had been cautioned against forming an organization that would openly challenge the Dallas Police Department's policies on race and gender bias, as well as the unequal treatment of people of color and women.
The founding members of BPA-Dallas were:
Calvin Howard (President)
Preston Gilstrap (Parliamentarian)
Arthur Busby (Sergeant-at-Arms)
George Coleman (Treasurer)
Mackeroy Tuck (Advisor)
Simon Young (Chaplain)
Shirley Gray (Secretary)
Harold Parks (Vice President)
For over forty years, the BPA has proudly served the Dallas community, dedicated not only to the safety of our citizens and businesses but also to making charitable contributions to those in need.