On May 16^th, 2024, I was honored and humbled to be sworn in as the 76^th President of National Law Enforcement Associates. I would like to thank outgoing president Mike Casey and now Chairman of the Board for his leadership and dedication over the last two years.

As President, I am looking forward to keeping the momentum going within our organization with the expansion of law enforcement and corporate entities. We plan on making some technological upgrades, along with implementing new events to further bring the organization together.

I would like to congratulate our new NLEA Board Member, Sgt at Arms, NCPD LT. John Liston along with our newly formed committee members, Director of Communications, (RET) NYPD Insp. And Past President Al Becker, Media Relations NYPD  LT. Marlene Hernandez, Federal Law Enforcement Liaison Anthony Lacorazza, Audit Committee NYPD Sgt. Kaitlyn Mooney, Interstate Liaison, (Ret) LT.  Peter Cassidy Orange PD, Law Enforcement Liaison Diana Pecoraro, Membership Committee, (RET) Chief Mike Baker, Private Sector Liaison (RET) Chris Stissi and (RET) Sgt. Mike Mulady, and our program Committee, Sgt. Jackie Dana and (RET) LT. Mike Walsh. Our last committee is Honorary Member Lisa Tuozzolo who will serve as our liaison with the families of Fallen Officers.

I would like to congratulate committee member NYPD LT. Marlene Hernandez who is currently on her way to completing the FBI National Academy.

As we just commenced National Police Week, I would like to congratulate one of our other new committee members, Lisa Tuozzolo for completing the United Road To Hope Bike Tour. The tour starts in New York at Ground Zero and ended in Washington D.C. On behalf of myself and the entire board, we want to thank Lisa for giving us inspiration and unwavering support to all of Law Enforcement. Your positive energy is contagious and we are honored to have you and part of the NLEA.

                                                                                 Fraternally,

                                                                                 Matt McCartin

                                                                                 President, NLEA