History
Since 1978, AFP&CC has served over 50,000,000 Americans with tips on self protection, home security, vehicle safety, rape prevention and more while continuing to assist family survivors. These programs are supported through the generosity of over 150,000 donors and members nationwide. Also, AFP&CC publishes the Police Family News.
The American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC) was incorporated in 1978 to serve the rank and file police officer. Over the years, the vision for AFP&CC has grown to include crime prevention, public safety and police family survivor programs. As the program focus has grown, so has support from the public.
The Police Survivors Fund, a program of the American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens, offers assistance to the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The organization monitors line of duty deaths across the nation and corresponds with over 22,000 law enforcement agencies. Records of each officer killed, how they died, the date and location of death are kept and made available. Family survivors are encouraged to participate in our programs specially designed for them. The program continues to expand as funds become available.
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Staff
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Creative Officer
Mission Statement
The mission of the American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens is to promote and support the law enforcement profession.
This mission is accomplished through the following:
- Provide meaningful programs for fallen law enforcement officers’ surviving families;
- Recognize the noteworthy contributions and posthumously memorialize the lives of law enforcement professionals;
- Enrich the public’s awareness, understanding and appreciation for contributions made by the law enforcement sector;
- Support the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum (APHF) and its programs in a manner that produces a meaningful experience and aspires to the highest standards.
Financial Information
The American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens, Inc. is a District of Columbia not-for-profit corporation incorporated in November 1978. The Organization’s revenues consist principally of contributions from the general public and dues and other income obtained from its membership.
The Organization has been granted tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service under code Section 501(c)(3). The Organization does pay tax on any unrelated business income. The organization is registered in every state where it conducts fund raising activities as required by the state.
All contributions are considered to be available for unrestricted use unless specifically restricted by the donor. A number of volunteers have made significant contributions of their time to the Organization to help programs and raise funds.
The financial records of the Organization are audited annually by Robbins and Landino, P.A., Certified Public Accountants. Copies of audited financial statements are available here. To download a copy of IRS form 990 click here.
Direct Mail Policy
Since 1978, the American Federation of Police & Concerned Citizens has utilized direct mail as a means to recruit, maintain and educate our significant national membership. In addition to our membership and solicitation activities, direct mail is used to maintain our subscriber base for our trade publication. This communication and education is a key aspect of our mission. We are expanding our digital communications but we still rely heavily on postal mail not only to generate the income that makes our many service programs possible, but also to maintain our membership, to educate the public, to implement our service programs (many of which involve mailing cards and packages to the families of fallen officers throughout the year) and to operate our American Police Hall of Fame & Museum, and the annual national Memorial Day observances, which are key aspects of our mission. As a result, in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines, we allocate a portion of our direct mail costs to program services and to fundraising.
Advisory Board
National President
Capt. Brian C. Smith, (Ret.)
Chicago Heights, IL
Executive Vice President
Deputy Peter J. Kolovos
Des Plaines, IL
National Chaplain
Father Anthony O’Brien
Tamarac, FL
Sergeant At Arms
August J. Scott
Brooklyn, NY
Vice President
Public Affairs
John M. Snyder
Arlington, VA
Vice president
Private Security
Richard G. Abrams
New Haven, CT
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