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ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT CANINE ASSOC

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 352498130 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D61 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.alecapolicek9.com
revenue
$425K
expenses
$433K
net assets
$259K
employees
0
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

Assist in the professional growth of members; promote and assist in utilization of police service dogs in the prevention and detection of crime; promote educational programs in relation to the utilization of police service dogs in law enforcement; provide assistance to law enforcement agencies wishing to implement police service dogs in law enforcement.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA) supports law enforcement agencies in Arizona and the Southwest by promoting the use of police service dogs in crime prevention and detection. The organization provides training, education, and equipment for K9 units, hosts the annual Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo, and maintains the Arizona Police K-9 Memorial honoring K9s that died in the line of duty. ALECA is funded through member dues, sponsorships, and donations.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Police K-9 Memorial
Maintains and honors K9 officers from Arizona who died in the line of duty; memorial located at Wesley Bolin Plaza, dedicated April 7, 2006
Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo
Annual two-day public event featuring over 70 K9 teams competing in obedience, apprehension, narcotics detection, and agility; includes vendor hall and demonstrations by SWAT, aviation, and public safety units
HRD (High-Risk Deployment) School
SWAT-based training program for K9 teams held in Glendale and Tucson, focusing on high-risk operations and tactical deployments
Survival Seminar
Annual training event held in Prescott, AZ focused on K9 and handler survival tactics in the field
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Canine Competition & Performance Events 4 activities
    • Hosts public Police K-9 trials and safety expo
      Organizes the annual Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials & Public Safety Expo, described as the largest Police K-9 competition in the country, featuring 70 canine teams from across the U.S. competing in real-life law enforcement scenarios such as handler protection, narcotics detection, and tactical obedience. The event includes a public expo with over 150 vendors and interactive displays from SWAT and aviation units.
    • Organizing Police K-9 Competitions and Public Safety Expos
      Organizes the annual Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials & Public Safety Expo, described as the largest Police K-9 competition in the country, featuring 70 Canine teams from across the USA competing in K-9 trials that simulate real-life law enforcement scenarios, including handler protection, apprehensions, narcotic and explosives detection, tactical obedience, and agility. The expo also includes over 150 vendors and interactive displays from SWAT and aviation teams.
    • Organizing Police K-9 Competitions and Public Safety Expos
      Organizes the annual Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials & Public Safety Expo, described as the largest Police K-9 competition in the country, featuring 70 canine teams from across the USA competing in simulated law enforcement scenarios including handler protection, apprehensions, narcotic and explosives detection, tactical obedience, and agility. The expo also includes over 150 vendors and interactive displays from SWAT and aviation teams.
    • Organizing Police K-9 Competitions and Public Safety Expos
      Organizes the annual Desert Dog Police K-9 Trials & Public Safety Expo, described as the largest Police K-9 competition in the country, featuring 70 canine teams from across the USA competing in simulated law enforcement scenarios and showcasing public safety tactics and vehicles through vendors and interactive displays.
  • Specialized Tactical Training for Law Enforcement 4 activities
    • Operates High-Risk Deployment (HRD) Schools
      Runs SWAT-based High-Risk Deployment (HRD) Schools in Glendale and Tucson to train law enforcement personnel in tactical operations.
    • Operating High-Risk Deployment (HRD) Schools
      Operates SWAT-based High-Risk Deployment (HRD) Schools in Glendale and Tucson, providing specialized training.
    • Operating High-Risk Deployment Schools
      Operates SWAT-based High-Risk Deployment (HRD) Schools in Glendale and Tucson, providing specialized training.
    • Providing Specialized K-9 Training
      Operates High-Risk Deployment (HRD) Schools in Glendale and Tucson, which are SWAT-based, and conducts a Survival Seminar.
  • Memorial Development & Installation 3 activities
    • Dedicates and maintains Arizona Police K-9 Memorial
      Unveiled and maintains the Arizona Police K-9 Memorial at Wesley Bolin Plaza, dedicated on April 7, 2006, to honor police K-9s that died in the line of duty.
    • Honoring Fallen Police K-9s
      Unveiled and dedicated the Arizona Police K-9 Memorial on April 7th, 2006, at the Wesley Bolin Plaza to honor police K-9s who died in the line of duty.
    • Public Engagement and Memorialization of Police K-9s
      Engages the public by allowing interaction with police K-9s at events and dedicated the Arizona Police K-9 Memorial to honor K-9s who died in the line of duty.
  • Trained Rescue Dog Performances & Demonstrations 2 activities
    • Community Engagement and Public Interaction
      Facilitates public interaction with members of the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association and Police K-9s at events.
    • Conducts public engagement and outreach events
      Facilitates public interaction with law enforcement K-9 units at events, allowing community members to engage with handlers and dogs, ask questions, and learn about K-9 operations.
  • Law Enforcement Training & Collaboration Summits 2 activities
    • Conducts training seminars and meetings
      Holds multiple meetings per year that include training sessions and seminars for law enforcement canine units, supporting professional development and operational readiness.
    • Hosting Training Seminars for Law Enforcement
      Holds meetings several times per year that often include training and seminars, such as a Survival Seminar, for law enforcement professionals.
  • Disaster Response Training for Personnel 1 activity
    • Conducts Survival Seminar
      Offers a Survival Seminar as part of its training and public safety programming.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Capacity Building for Members
      Holds meetings several times per year, often including training and seminars for its members.
    • Hosting Training Seminars and Meetings
      Holds meetings several times per year, often including training and seminars, such as a Survival Seminar, for its members.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$425K
Contributions & grants$260K61%
Program service revenue$157K37%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$433K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$259K
Cash$112K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$259K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +89.8%
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Arizona Harley-Davidson Partner — Received donated materials from Arizona Harley-Davidson to be raffled off at Memorial fundraising events.
  • Avondale Police Department Partner — Officer Wagner and Officer Turitto from the Avondale Police Department came into contact with Ana and her siblings.
  • Chandler Police Department Partner — Officer Christopher Farrar, who died in the line of duty, was part of the Chandler Police Department.
  • Chuck Fischl Partner — Received a donation from Chuck Fischl.
  • Circe K Partner — Received stalwart support from Circe K.
  • Circle K Funder — Proudly supported by Circle K
  • Southwest Arts & Entertainment Partner — Received a donation from Southwest Arts & Entertainment from the proceeds of a show.
  • Standard Pacific Homes Partner — Collects donations for the Memorial at their Model Home Site Offices.
  • Sun Lakes Animal Clinic Partner — Receives donations from and has a donation matching pledge from Sun Lakes Animal Clinic.
  • The 100 Club of Arizona Partner — Encourages donations to The 100 Club of Arizona's Survivor Fund to support the family of fallen Officer Farrar.