named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Youth Officer of the Year
Annual recognition program honoring law enforcement officers across New York State for exceptional dedication and service to youth and the field of juvenile justice.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 3 activities
- Lifetime Achievement Award programPresents an annual Lifetime Achievement Award to individuals who have demonstrated sustained service and advancement of the organization’s mission over the course of their careers.
- Recognition of School Resource OfficersRecognizes outstanding School Resource Officers for their commitment and contributions to youth within school communities and across New York State.
- Recognition of law enforcement officers' service to youthAdministers the Youth Officer of the Year award program and recognizes individual officers annually for outstanding dedication and service to youth in their communities across New York State, with documented recognitions from 2019 through 2023.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership programs for law enforcement professionalsOffers tiered agency and individual membership packages—including agency memberships for up to 24, 49, 149, or unlimited members at annual fees of $200–$400, associate memberships at $60 annually, individual lifetime memberships for $75, and retired memberships at $25 annually—to support professional engagement and organizational sustainability.
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Law Enforcement Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional training development and implementationDevelops and delivers quality training programs for law enforcement and juvenile justice professionals, including state-approved 38-hour certification courses and annual training conferences focused on youth engagement, crisis intervention, community policing, and adolescent development, using volunteer expert instructors.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Youth engagement and support servicesEngages directly with children in schools and communities through interaction, counseling, safety education, and rehabilitation support to build trust and promote youth well-being.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Regional structure for statewide coordinationDivides New York State into 14 regions by county, each with a designated region representative and access to regional information resources to support localized engagement and communication.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$7K4%
Program service revenue$87K57%
Investment income——
Other revenue$919
expenses
Total expenses$153K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$64K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN K FORTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 30 | $43K |
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Ardsley Police Department Partner — Recognized member Anthony Vacca in 2020.
- BUFFALO POLICE PBA Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- Bethlehem Police Department Partner — Recognized member Michael Whiteley in 2019.
- Buffalo Bills Partner — Supported the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- CITY OF PEEKSKILL POLICE PBA Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- CLPS CONSULTANTS Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department Partner — Nominated and recognized officers from this department for the School Resource Officer of the Year award.
- Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office Partner — Recognized member Devine Leacock in 2022.
- DAY AUTOMATION Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- Dutchess County Department of Law Partner — Provides legal consultation and curriculum instruction on juvenile justice and juvenile crimes.
- FIRSTNET Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- FULLER LOWENBERG & CO CPAs, P.C. Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- Glock Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- Hampton Inn Partner — Host hotel for the 2026 annual training conference
- Harrison Police Department Partner — Nominated and recognized an officer from this department for the School Resource Officer of the Year award.
- JCB SPECIALTIES, INC Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- KIWANIS PORTCHESTER/RYE BROOK Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- MARIST UNIVERSITY Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- NEW HARTFORD POLICE / JOSEPH D. CORR PBA Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- New York Giants Partner — Supported the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- PORT AUTHORITY POLICE YOUTH SERVICES UNIT Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- Port Washington Police Department Partner — Nominated and recognized an officer from this department for the School Resource Officer of the Year award.
- Rye Brook Police Department Partner — Recognized member Eric Dengler in 2023.
- Rye Brook Village Police Department Partner — Nominated and recognized an officer from this department for the School Resource Officer of the Year award.
- SANDS POINT POLICE PBA Partner — Donated to the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- Sands Point Police Department Partner — Recognized member Thomas Ruehle in 2021.
- Seasons on Keuka Lake Conference Center Partner — Host venue for the 2026 annual training conference
- Seneca Casino Partner — Sponsored the 2025 SNYPJOA 50th Annual Training Conference
- State of New York Government — Statewide organization operating within New York, focused on law enforcement training and youth engagement.
- Sullivan County Sheriff's Department Partner — Nominated and recognized officers from this department for the School Resource Officer of the Year award.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Legal-Expertise-Informed Training and Policy Developmentmethodology: legal-advisory-partnershipBy integrating legal expertise through sustained advisory relationships, the organization shapes more effective juvenile justice training and policy guidance, because legally sound frameworks improve compliance, consistency, and fairness in youth-focused law enforcement practices.
- Recognition-Driven Professional Engagementmethodology: recognition-of-excellenceBy recognizing excellence and lifelong service in juvenile justice work, the organization promotes sustained professional engagement and mission alignment, because public acknowledgment reinforces positive behavior, encourages retention, and elevates standards across the field.
- Training-Based Capacity Building for Juvenile Justice Professionalsmethodology: training-based_capacity_buildingBy providing high-quality, specialized training to juvenile justice professionals, the organization improves community safety and supports youth development into productive citizens, because well-trained officers are better equipped to handle youth-related cases effectively and humanely.