named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Legislative Advocacy
Monitors and advocates on pension, COLA, and health care benefits for retired law enforcement and public safety personnel at the state level, including representation in Albany.
Member Benefits Program
Provides members with death benefits ($350), newsletters, window decals, and access to quarterly meetings and social events.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Labor Representation for Law Enforcement 2 activities
- Advocating for retired law enforcement officers' benefits and rightsRepresents over 800 retired law enforcement and public safety personnel in Western New York, advocating at the state level to protect and enhance their pension benefits and rights, including through participation in a statewide network with a full-time representative in Albany.
- Monitoring and safeguarding pension benefitsActively monitors the pension benefits and legal rights of retired law enforcement members to ensure protection and equitable treatment.
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First Responder Family Scholarships 1 activity
- Planning law enforcement scholarship programsPlans to establish scholarships for students pursuing careers in law enforcement, aimed at supporting future generations in public safety professions.
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Motor Vehicle Safety Education 1 activity
- Promoting driver safety awarenessEngages in community outreach to promote awareness of driver safety issues as part of its public service mission.
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Death Benefit Payments to Members 1 activity
- Providing membership benefits and support servicesOffers a range of member services including a regular newsletter with important information, annual meetings for engagement, and a $350 death benefit to members after two years of membership; funded through $35 annual dues collected from over 800 active members.
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Disaster and Line-of-Duty Memorialization 1 activity
- Recognizing deceased retired law enforcement personnelHonors deceased members from multiple law enforcement agencies across Western New York, including Erie County Sheriff's Office, Buffalo Police Department, New York State Police, and others, as part of ongoing memorial recognition efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$124K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -26.2%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Liberty Mutual Partner — Partner organization providing insurance services to members through a dedicated agent.
- PayPal Partner — Partner for processing membership payments.
- statewide network of other retiree organizations Network — Collaborates with a statewide network of retiree organizations to maintain advocacy presence in Albany.
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.
- Collective Advocacy for Retiree Benefitsmethodology: collective advocacyBy uniting retired law enforcement officers as a collective membership, the organization amplifies its influence on government and public agencies to protect and advance pension rights and cost-of-living adjustments, because demonstrated solidarity increases political and institutional leverage.
- Watchdog Monitoring of Retiree Entitlementsmethodology: watchdog monitoringBy actively monitoring cost-of-living adjustments and related policies, the organization identifies threats or gaps in retiree benefits and responds proactively, because sustained oversight ensures accountability and timely intervention to protect pension integrity.