New Jersey


asian American Law Enforcement

asian American
Law Enforcement

Officers Association

Strength in Representation

The New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association (NJAALEOA) has supported and advocated for police departments to be representative of the communities they serve in the Garden State since 1998. From employment support to mentorship programming and post retirement networking, our work is dynamic, community focused and has lasting impact throughout the law enforcement community.

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Member spotlight

This month’s NJAALEOA member highlight goes to a man who needs no introduction. Robert May, or more commonly known as “Uncle Bobby” is a retired Detective Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. He is also the founder and President Emeritus of the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association (NJAALEOA). 
Bobby has brazenly pioneered the field of law enforcement for Asian Americans. His prestigious career with the NY/NJ Port Authority Department is a testament to his passion and devotion to our field. Very early on, Bobby believed, “our young Asian generation is often pulled away from a career in law enforcement by our family members.
Parents and grandparents of Asian children often believe that law enforcement field is an undesirable career option because of their observations of policing back in Asia, and the sensationalized media coverage here where the focus is often negative. Competition from other career avenues, such as banking, engineering, and computer programming, diminishes the pool of available Asians seeking jobs within law enforcement.” In response, NJAALEOA was born out of a labor of love. Bobby has recruited many, if not all of the current e-board and many of association members. And we can all attest to his political prowess and unorthodox measures of getting things done. More importantly, in his quest for make a difference in the community by bridging the gap, we have all found a home, a rewarding career, a place of refuge from discrimination, and forged lifelong friendships. To that end, I can think of no one more fitting of the spotlight, but Uncle Bobby. Now a days, Bobby, spends time with his wife, and two adult children in their Old Bridge home remaining highly active in both NJAALEOA, New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Foundation, NAPOA, and National Police Defense Foundation (NPDF). Despite his busy schedule, he always makes time for resume reviews, mock interviews or just time to chat.

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“no one has greater love than a person who lays down his life for his friends.”

—john 15:13

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NJAALEOA is a registered 509(a)(2) nonprofit organization. Programs and services are funded by grants and donations.