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NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE INC
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 160838779 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · nychiefs.org
revenue
$869K
expenses
$741K
net assets
$1.1M
employees
2
volunteers
27
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ONE, TO GATHER, DISSEMINATE, AND PROMOTE USEFUL AND NECESSARY INFORMATION TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. OUR ULTIMATE AIM AND PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP A MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE LAW. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION, UNIFORMITY OF OPERATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE POLICE PROFESSION THROUGH THE EDUCATION OF ITS MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association for police chiefs across New York State focused on education, information sharing, and advancing law enforcement standards. The organization promotes uniformity in operations and professional recognition for law enforcement agencies through training, publications, and policy advocacy. It supports members via conferences, a professional journal, and coordination with state agencies.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $223K
    GTSC PROGRAM - NYS GRANT PROGRAM WHICH APPOINTS A FORMER POLICE CHIEF TO ACT AS LIAISON BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND THE GOVERNORS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
  2. #2 $29K
    LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPOSITION
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Chiefs Chronicle
Professional publication produced and circulated by the association to disseminate information, policy updates, and best practices to member agencies across New York State.
GTSC Program
State-funded initiative that appoints a former police chief as liaison between the association and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to coordinate traffic safety efforts across law enforcement agencies in New York State.
Law Enforcement Exposition
Annual event showcasing law enforcement technology, equipment, and services, providing networking and training opportunities for police departments across the state.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Law Enforcement Professional Development 3 activities
    • Organization of law enforcement exposition and information sharing
      Organizes an annual law enforcement exposition to support professional development and information sharing among law enforcement agencies in New York State.
    • Policy guidance and compliance support for law enforcement agencies
      Provides guidance to police chiefs on updating departmental policies, intergovernmental agreements, and training protocols in response to new legal restrictions, including those related to school resource officers and immigration enforcement.
    • Provision of executive training and professional development
      Offers annual three-day training seminars for law enforcement executives and administrators through the Law Enforcement Executive Development Program, held at approximately seven locations across New York State, and maintains a statewide network of Training Coordinators and Sub-Coordinators to ensure broad access to training.
  • Labor Representation for Law Enforcement 1 activity
    • Advocacy for law enforcement-related legislation
      Engages in legislative advocacy on key public safety issues, including firearm regulation, drone use, immigration enforcement restrictions, and pension reform. Successfully influenced provisions in Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2026 and advocated for changes to pension benefit structures for Tier 5 and Tier 6 PFRS members, including reduced contribution rates and increased pensionable overtime caps.
  • Motor Vehicle Safety Education 1 activity
    • Coordination of traffic safety services and programs
      Coordinates traffic safety initiatives across member agencies, including serving as primary liaison with the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, conducting site visits, and supporting the Traffic Safety Outreach Liaison program and NYSACOP/GTSC Law Enforcement Liaison under a state grant program.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Dissemination of information to members
      Produces and circulates the Chiefs Chronicle magazine and offers a newsletter to share timely information with members and subscribers.
  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Management of Medal of Honor and commendation programs
      Administers the Chief Thomas P. Reilly Memorial Medal of Honor award program, bestowing annual recognition on police officers in New York State for acts of heroism above and beyond the call of duty, and provides formal commendations for notable service below the Medal of Honor threshold. The program has recognized over 30 officers since 1984.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Administration of law enforcement accreditation program
      Co-developed and implements the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program in collaboration with the State Sheriff's Association and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, providing a five-step accreditation process including policy development, on-site assessment, and awards ceremony.
    • Representation on state training council
      Designates two members to serve on the Municipal Police Training Council of New York State as required by Executive Law Section 839, ensuring law enforcement leadership input into statewide training standards.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$869K
Contributions & grants$392K45%
Program service revenue$448K52%
Investment income$29K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$741K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$135K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$168K
Investments$882K
Liabilities$77K
Net assets$1.09M
Liquid reserves17.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICK PHELAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $89K
STEPHEN CONNER TREASURER 1 $27K
board members · 16
  • BRIAN COONS — BOARD MEMBER
  • CHARLES PISANELLI — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID CATHOLDI — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
  • DOMINICK BLASKO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERIC CLIFFORD — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES KIERNAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • KENNETH JACKSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL GERACI — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIKE SCHREYER — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICK GAREY — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL OLIVA — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT LONG — BOARD MEMBER
  • ROBERT NOBLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHAWN HEUBUSCH — PRESIDENT
  • STEVE ROTUNNO — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
  • TIMOTHY PARISI — PAST PRESIDENT
relationships · 47

Who they work with

  • Albany Police Department Partner — Hosts Assistant Chief (Ret.) Bill Georges, Chair of the Traffic Safety Committee and NYSACOP Traffic Safety Outreach Liaison.
  • Batavia Police Department Partner — Hosts chief who served as president of the association.
  • Chautauqua County Chiefs of Police Association Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Chiefs of Police Association Of Suffolk County, Inc. Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Corning Police Department Partner — Hosts Chief Kenzie Spaulding, member of the Traffic Safety Committee.
  • Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Partner — Identified as a federal authority with which law enforcement agencies may have existing agreements, now restricted under new state law.
  • Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bureau for Municipal Police, State of New York Partner — Co-conducts the Law Enforcement Executive Development Program and co-developed the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
  • Division of State Police Government — Coordinates with the Division of State Police on the publication and use of the official list of convertible pistols for enforcement purposes.
  • Dutchess County Association of Chiefs of Police Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Erie County Chiefs of Police Association Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Executive Director Phelan Partner — Point of contact for Medal of Honor nominations.
  • Garden City Police Department Partner — Hosts Police Commissioner Kenneth O. Jackson, member of the Traffic Safety Committee.
  • Glueup Partner — Provider of event and membership management platform powering the organization's website and operations.
  • Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Government — Liaison role established through the GTSC Program to coordinate between the association and the state traffic safety agency.
  • Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Government — Primary funding and oversight partner for the Traffic Safety Services Coordinator position and related programs.
  • Ilion Police Department Partner — Hosts chief who served as president of the association.
  • International Association of Chiefs of Police Network — Coordinates with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, as evidenced by scheduling considerations and shared leadership, including President Michael Regan's election to leadership in the international body.
  • Lake Placid Police Department Partner — Hosts Chief Charles P. Dobson, member of the Traffic Safety Committee.
  • Mid-Hudson Chiefs of Police Association Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Monroe County Chiefs of Police Association Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Monroe County Department of Public Safety Partner — Hosts Chief (Ret.) Richard V. Tantalo, Director and member of the Traffic Safety Committee.
  • Municipal Police Training Council of the State of New York Government — Designates two members to serve on the council as legislatively mandated under section 839 of the Executive Law.
  • NYS Attorney General’s Office Government — Former employer of Frank Galerie, Director, Training & Administration (ret.), and participant in NYSACOP GTSC LEL.
  • NYS Attorney General’s Office Government — Frank Galerie from the NYS Attorney General’s Office is listed on the staff page, indicating an official affiliation or collaborative role with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police Inc.
  • Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Nassau County Police Department Partner — Hosts commissioner who served as president of the association.
  • New York State Attorney General’s Office Government — Hosts the newly created Office of Immigrant Trust, which has enforcement authority over compliance with immigration-related restrictions.
  • New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Partner — Co-develops and implements the Law Enforcement Accreditation Program and jointly conducts the Law Enforcement Executive Development Program.
  • New York State Police Superintendent Government — Responsible for developing required training and promulgating drone-mitigation rules for law enforcement officers under the new law.
  • Niagara County Chiefs of Police Association Network — Regional association affiliated with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
+ 17 more
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Accreditation-Driven Professionalism
    methodology: accreditation-driven_reform
    By aligning agency policies and procedures with established professional standards through accreditation, the organization produces continuous organizational improvement, enhanced accountability, and greater public trust because standardized practices institutionalize reform and ensure consistency across departments.
  • Network-Based Advocacy and Professional Development
    methodology: network-based_advocacy
    By connecting police chiefs and key stakeholders in a coordinated network, the organization strengthens law enforcement effectiveness and influences policy because shared professional development and collective leadership foster unified, high-standard practices across jurisdictions.