NOBLE uses the expertise of its members to lead the development of strategies to develop community partnerships to reduce violence, crime and crime and help citizens improve the quality of life in their neighbourhoods. NOBLE members have played a leading role in influencing law enforcement policies and criminal justice procedures that ensure justice in the delivery of services to the public they serve. ATTENTION The application must respect the rights of all people. „A new time has come. I know that Brenda Goss Andrews, as the new president, will continue her momentum and serve you well,” Thomas said in his closing remarks as president before passing the torch. „I have no doubt that a new era of excellence, commitment and integrity awaits us. „A time when we will continue to redefine law enforcement and public safety across America.” The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) serves as a conscience for law enforcement agencies by committing to justice through action. NOBLE has more than 50 chapters and represents more than 3,000 members worldwide, representing executive directors and law enforcement officers at the command level of federal, state, county, local law enforcement, and criminal justice practitioners. NOBLE serves more than 60,000 youth through its core program elements, including mentorship, education, leadership development and safety. Participants included sixty (60) senior black law enforcement officials representing twenty-four (24) states and fifty-five (55) major cities. The group realized that black law enforcement officers could have a significant impact on the criminal justice system through a unified voice. The group founded NOBLE in response to their concerns.
Brenda Goss Andrews retired from the Detroit Police Department as deputy chief with over 25 years of dedicated public service. She was promoted from police officer to deputy chief and was the first woman in the department`s history to manage and control the police department`s $400 million budget and thirty million dollars in state and federal grants. As Deputy Director, she was one of the commanders of the August 2003 incident, which lasted several days, and was responsible, among other things, for the purchase of generators for the districts and the commissioning of the 911 system. About 1,300 law enforcement officers from across the county and beyond attended the six-day conference at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel July 22-27. NOBLE is committed to inspiring the pride of the profession by promoting diversity at all levels of law enforcement. NOBLE also seeks to restore respect for law enforcement officials by affirming the ethics and integrity of the profession and addressing issues of misconduct within law enforcement agencies. NOBLE achieves these goals through training, research, public relations and personal example. INTEGRITYNOBLE WITHOUT COMPROMISE will conduct its business in accordance with the ethical standards of law enforcement.
COURAGE OF CONVICTIONNOBLE will be proactive in resolving controversial law enforcement policy and practice issues. Ensure JUSTICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE in the provision of public services to all communities and as an conscience of law enforcement agencies by committing to JUSTICE BY ACTION. The Detroit City Council has appointed Brenda as commissioner of the City of Detroit Planning Commission, which reviews developments and the Neighborhood Opportunity Funding Grant (NOF). She is also a licensed real estate professional in the state of Michigan. Brenda has received numerous awards and citations throughout her career, including the „Breaking the Glass Ceiling” award from the National Center for Women & Policing. CommunityThe community must be an integral part of the criminal justice system, paying particular attention to criminal justice issues affecting the African-American community. During Goss Andrews` inaugural address, she noted that NOBLE`s work needs to continue at the chapter level with more boots on the ground working with federal, state, local governments, and community and religious organizations. Their three-pillar strategy focuses on getting out to vote (GOTV), gun security, and recruitment and retention. As Assistant Director, Brenda served as Project and Budget Director for an $18 million new construction of the 62,000-square-foot Southwest Public Safety Centre. She also worked with the Department of Justice on the departments` approval verdict and chaired five in-depth review committees on fatal police shootings. She has developed and taught several leadership courses for newly promoted sergeants and lieutenants. During her career, she has also worked as a street patrol and sex control police officer.
Brenda holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University in Washington, D.C., a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Walden University. She graduated in Grade 171 from the FBI National Associates Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Brenda is a member of several police associations, PERF, IACP, FBINAA, NAWLEE and NOBWLE. Contact us for more information. Whether you want to become a member, participate in a program, start your career with us or make a donation, we want to hear from you. VALUE DIVERSITYNOBLE promotes the value of diversity at all levels of the entire criminal justice system. Goss Andrews chose an African theme for his presidential gala – „A Tribute to Our Roots” – after recently learning that his ancestors were from Burkina Faso in West Africa. The theme was woven into all areas of the event and she and many participants adopted it in Afrocentric attire. Goss Andrews was sworn in Wednesday night by Ronald Gatehe, Jr., U.S.
Attorney for the Intermediate District of Louisiana, at the presidential gala at NOBLE`s 46th annual training conference and exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Goss Andrews was most recently the organization`s first vice president for former president Frederick L. Thomas. She was elected Second Vice President of NOBLE in 2021. Goss Andrews is a long-time member of NOBLE and has held other leadership positions, including Vice President of Region IV and past president of the Detroit Metropolitan Chapter. Alexandria, Va., July 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) is pleased to announce that Brenda Goss Andrews, retired Deputy Chief of the Detroit Police Department, will be the new 45th National President. NOBLE would also like to congratulate the following members on their election to the 2022-2023 Board of Directors: The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) was established in September 1976 at a three-day symposium to combat crime in low-income urban areas. The symposium was held in Washington, D.C. and was co-sponsored by the Police Foundation and the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration. „I`m on fire and ready to start right away.” NOBLE National President Goss Andrews said.
„Over the past year, NOBLE has been asked to advise and support the highest levels of our U.S. government. I will continue to act strategically to improve our status as thought leaders and advisors when it comes to keeping our citizens safe and fighting for the fair administration of justice. Brenda was elected NOBLE`s 2nd National Vice President in July 2020 and became President in July 2022. Previously, she was vice president of noble region IV and is a former president of the Metro Detroit chapter.