named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Legal Defense Plan
Provides legal defense coverage to members through local FOP lodges
Legislative Advocacy
Represents law enforcement interests at the Arizona State Capitol through lobbying and policy campaigns
Member Campaigns
Organizes members to contact legislators on key issues affecting law enforcement
activities · 3
what they do
direct service · 2
- Employment resource for law enforcement agencies Law Enforcement Association SupportMaintains and provides a list of Arizona law enforcement agencies that are currently hiring, supporting recruitment efforts across the state.
- Legal and legislative representation for officers First Responder Legislative AdvocacyProvides legal assistance and legislative representation services to law enforcement officers in Arizona.
advocacy · 1
- State legislative advocacy for law enforcement officers First Responder Legislative AdvocacyAdvocates for the interests of law enforcement officers before the Arizona state legislature, including conducting campaigns to engage members and communicate key policy issues to lawmakers.
strategies · 4
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.
- Inclusive eligibility for membership and benefits inclusive_eligibility_model unique to this orgExtends membership and legal defense benefits to a broad range of law enforcement-affiliated personnel, including active and retired officers, corrections staff, federal agents, reservists, and civilian employees, to ensure wide institutional support and solidarity.
- Integrated legal and legislative advocacy legal and legislative advocacy unique to this orgAdvances the rights and interests of law enforcement officers by combining direct legal support with coordinated legislative advocacy, ensuring both individual protection and systemic change.
- Legislative advocacy through member-driven campaigns member-driven advocacy unique to this orgAmplifies the collective voice of law enforcement in state-level policymaking by mobilizing members to lead and participate in advocacy campaigns at the state capitol.
- Local lodge-based membership structure local_lodge_model unique to this orgOrganizes membership and access to legal defense benefits through decentralized local lodges, which are affiliated by law enforcement agency and geographic area to foster community and operational cohesion.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.99M
Contributions & grants$1.99M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.91M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$181K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$667K
Cash$428K
Investments$239K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$662K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIN THORNTON | EXEC DIRECTOR | 40 | $72K |
relationships · 23
who they work with
- ASU PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Ak-Chin PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Apache Junction PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Arizona DOC Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Arizona Dept of Public Safety Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Arizona FOP Network — Mark Rees serves as an appointee from Arizona FOP to the ALC board.
- Arizona Game & Fish Ranger Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Arizona state legislature Government — Primary governmental body the organization engages with to advance legislation on behalf of law enforcement officers.
- Avondale PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Bullhead City PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- City of Maricopa PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Gilbert PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Glendale PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Goodyear PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- MCSO Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Mesa PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Oro Valley PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Phoenix PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Pima County Sheriff Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Queen Creek PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Scottsdale PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Sierra Vista PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.
- Tucson PD Partner — Listed as a hiring agency for law enforcement officers.