 The goal of NOBLE is to be recognized as a highly competent public service organization that is at the forefront of providing solutions to law enforcement issues and concerns, as well as to the ever-changing needs of African-American communities.The organization was founded in 1976, during a three-day symposium to address crime in urban low income areas.The symposium was attended by 60 top-ranking black law enforcement executives from 24 states and 55 major cities.