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ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE

GILBERT, AZ · EIN 860583284 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azchiefsofpolice.org
revenue
$584K
expenses
$601K
net assets
$495K
employees
1
volunteers
5
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE COOPERATION AND COORDINATION BETWEEN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE INTERESTS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

profile · synthesized from sources

The ARIZONA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE (AACOP) is a professional organization for law enforcement leaders in Arizona. It facilitates networking, training, and information exchange among its members, and offers various membership types including for active, retired, and supporting business members. The organization also hosts an annual training and vendor expo.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

ALEAP Accreditation Program
An accreditation program for law enforcement agencies.
Annual Training and Vendor Expo
An annual event for law enforcement leaders and purchasing agents to connect with vendors, receive training, and network. Features various sponsorship opportunities for businesses.
General Membership Meeting/Training
Regular meetings for members that include training sessions.
Law Enforcement Summit
An event focused on law enforcement topics.
Stanard and Associates Testing
Provides testing services, likely for law enforcement recruitment or assessment.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Law Enforcement Professional Development & Organizational Support 11 activities
    • Assisting with Personnel Issues
      Provides assistance to Arizona law enforcement departments in addressing various personnel-related issues.
    • Conducting General Membership Meetings and Training Sessions
      Organizes general membership meetings and training sessions in the spring and fall, which include AZ POST Credit trainings, to provide ongoing professional development and information dissemination on topics such as crime prevention, community policing, and police administration.
    • Disseminating Information and Resources
      The organization develops and shares information on various law enforcement topics such as crime prevention, community policing, and police administration. It also provides weekly legislative updates to members during legislative sessions.
    • Disseminating Information and Resources
      Develops and disseminates information on crime prevention, training, community policing, criminal apprehension, and police administration and management. It also provides members with access to a membership database and a member forum.
    • Facilitates interagency cooperation and information sharing
      Promotes coordination between public and private entities in law enforcement; develops and disseminates information on crime prevention, community policing, criminal apprehension, and police administration; assists departments with personnel issues.
    • Facilitating Inter-agency Cooperation
      Promotes cooperation and coordination between public and private entities and individuals to enhance law enforcement efforts across Arizona.
    • Facilitating Inter-agency Cooperation
      The organization promotes cooperation and coordination among public and private entities and individuals to enhance law enforcement efforts.
    • Facilitating Member Engagement and Support
      The organization promotes cooperation among public and private entities, assists Arizona law enforcement departments with personnel issues, and offers opportunities for active and retired members to serve on committees and contribute to special projects. It also provides members with access to a membership database and forum, and offers AZ POST Credit trainings.
    • Information Dissemination and Resource Development
      The organization develops and shares information on various law enforcement topics such as crime prevention, community policing, and police administration. It also provides weekly legislative updates to members during legislative sessions and offers access to a membership database and forum.
    • Provides training and professional development opportunities for law enforcement members
      Offers training sessions, including AZ POST Credit trainings, and professional development through membership meetings, summits, and special projects; supports line-level sworn officers and active members with skill-building and leadership opportunities.
    • Supporting Law Enforcement Personnel
      The organization assists Arizona law enforcement departments with personnel issues and provides member benefits and training opportunities to line-level sworn officers. It also allows active and retired members to serve on committees and contribute to special projects.
  • Law Enforcement Training & Collaboration Summits 5 activities
    • Hosts annual Law Enforcement Summit and Vendor Expo
      Organizes an annual Law Enforcement Summit and Vendor Expo that brings together agency leaders, public safety professionals, and industry partners for collaboration, strategy, and relationship building; includes networking opportunities, meals, and social functions; scheduled for July 2025 and July 2026.
    • Hosts biannual General Membership Meetings with training components
      Organizes spring and fall General Membership Meetings that include training sessions for law enforcement professionals; upcoming events are scheduled for Spring and October 2025 and 2026 in various Arizona locations including Tucson.
    • Organizing Law Enforcement Summits
      Hosts an annual Law Enforcement Summit for agency leaders, public safety professionals, and industry partners to foster collaboration, strategy, and relationship building. These summits include networking opportunities, meals, and social functions.
    • Organizing Training and Networking Events
      The organization hosts general membership meetings and training sessions multiple times a year, including a Spring and October event, and an annual Law Enforcement Summit. These events provide training, networking opportunities, and a platform for collaboration among law enforcement professionals and industry partners.
    • Organizing Training and Networking Events
      The organization hosts general membership meetings and training sessions multiple times a year, including a Spring and October event, and an annual Law Enforcement Summit. These events provide training, networking opportunities, and foster collaboration among law enforcement professionals and partners.
  • Member Benefits and Support Services 3 activities
    • Offers member benefits and networking resources
      Provides members with access to a membership database, member forum, early registration for conferences, and promotional benefits for supporting business members such as logo placement on the website.
    • Promoting Supporting Businesses
      The organization provides early access to registration for its Annual Conference and Vendor Show and features company logos with links on its website for supporting business members.
    • Providing Benefits for Supporting Business Members
      The organization offers early access to registration for its Annual Conference and Vendor Show and features company logos with links on its website for supporting business members.
  • Legislative Monitoring & Advocacy Coordination 2 activities
    • Provides legislative advocacy and updates for members
      Delivers weekly legislative updates to members during legislative sessions to support informed policy engagement and advocacy.
    • Providing Legislative Updates
      Offers weekly legislative updates to its members during legislative sessions to keep them informed on relevant policy developments.
  • Professional Association Member Engagement & Development 1 activity
    • Engaging Members in Association Governance and Projects
      Allows active and retired members to serve on committees and contribute their expertise to special projects, and enables voting members to hold office within the Association.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 1 activity
    • Hosting an Annual Training and Vendor Expo
      Hosts an annual Training and Vendor Expo, also referred to as an Annual Conference and Vendor Show, which provides training opportunities and allows supporting business members early access to registration and promotional visibility.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$584K
Contributions & grants$221K38%
Program service revenue$363K62%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$601K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$61K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$495K
Cash$426K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$495K
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROXIE HEUSSNER Executive Dir. 20 $57K
board members · 8
  • KARA RILEY — 4TH VICE PRES
  • KEN COST — 3RD VICE PRES
  • LANCE SPIVEY — 2ND VICE PRES
  • MICHAEL SOELBERG — PAST PRESIDENT
  • PETER WINGERT — 1ST VICE PRES
  • RICHARD JESSUP — President
  • SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ — 5TH VICE PRES
  • TOM KELLY — AD HOC MEMBER
relationships · 41

who they work with

  • 911 Tech Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • ABEL Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • ACJC Partner — Non-Law Enforcement organization whose supervisory members can be granted active membership.
  • ACJC Partner — Referenced as a law-related organization eligible for Active Membership
  • AZPOST Government — Certification body for voting members and referenced as a partner organization
  • AZPOST Partner — Non-Law Enforcement organization whose supervisory members can be granted active membership.
  • AZPOST Partner — Requires voting members to be AZPOST-certified peace officers.
  • Aftermath Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Airwave Communications Funder — Recognized as a Gold sponsor for 2026.
  • Arizona Corporation Commission Partner — Shares job opportunities and professional connections in law enforcement and legal fields.
  • Artistic Custom Badges & Coins LLC Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Artistic Custom Badges & Coins LLC Partner — Silver sponsor of the 2026 Law Enforcement Summit.
  • Axon Enterprise, Inc. Funder — Recognized as a Gold sponsor for 2026.
  • B&B Enterprises Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Clearview AI Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Core Construction Funder — Recognized as a Gold sponsor for 2026.
  • Dell Technologies Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Epic Recruiting Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Facebook Partner — Encourages members to follow the organization on Facebook.
  • Facebook Partner — Maintains a presence on Facebook.
  • Flagstaff DoubleTree by Hilton Partner — Provides hotel blocks for the 2026 Law Enforcement Summit attendees.
  • Flock Safety Funder — Recognized as a Platinum sponsor for 2026.
  • Flock Safety Partner — Platinum sponsor of the 2026 Law Enforcement Summit.
  • Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino and Resort Partner — Venue for the 2027 Training and Vendor Expo
  • Maricopa Community College PD Partner — Posts job openings for Maricopa Community College PD.
  • Off Duty Management Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Peregrine Funder — Recognized as a Gold sponsor for 2026.
  • Rapid Drone Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Revelen.AI, Inc. Funder — Recognized as a Silver sponsor for 2026.
  • Scottsdale Police Department Partner — Collaborates through job postings and likely professional engagement.
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