National Center for Police Defense Hires New Director of Operations

National Center for Police Defense, Inc. is pleased to announce that Elena Hermanson has accepted the position of Director of Operations. Ms. Hermanson will officially start this new full-time position on September 1, 2024. In her new role, Elena will oversee all operational aspects, working closely with the leadership and Board of Directors of National […]

Back the Badge 911 Donates to Family of Fallen Officer Jacob Derbin

[EUCLID, OH- 08/22/24] – Officer Jacob Derbin was murdered in an ambush on the 11th of May, when he attempted to search the backyard of the home of a woman who had called in a domestic disturbance plea regarding threats from an ex-partner. He was shot and killed by the suspect, but just before his […]

Officer Jovanny Crespo Found Guilty, National Center for Police Defense Speaks Out

(ESSEX, NJ)- On Wednesday July 5th, Essex County jury convicted Newark police officer Jovanny Crespo of shooting two men that were armed and fled a police traffic stop.  Suspect Gregory Griffin, who has a history of past drug charges, fled a routine traffic stop after another officer spotted a handgun in the vehicle. Not only […]

Vice President of National Center for Police Defense, Inc. Makes Statement on Officer Kim Potter, Shooting in Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Center, MN.- The Vice President of national nonprofit organization, National Center for Police Defense, Inc., has made a statement on the recent officer involved shooting in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that occurred on April 11th, 2021.  Bert Eyler, Vice President of the National Center for Police Defense, Inc. (NCPD) said, “The tragedy which occurred this […]