irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DATA SYSTEMS AND SHARING OF DATA AMONG SHERIFFS AND OTEHR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
- #2 $0PROVIDE LEGAL GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION TO SHERIFFS ON ISSUES DEALING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, JAILS, CIVIL LAW ENFORCEMENT, COURT SECURITY AND DISBATCH/911.FILING AMICUS BRIEFS AND REPRESENTING INTERESTS OF SHERIFFS IN COURT CASES AFFECTING SHERIFFS AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Accreditation Programs
Provides professional accreditation for jails, 911 centers, civil divisions, and court security divisions across New York counties.
Blue Envelope Program
Distributes program materials to help identify New York drivers with autism during law enforcement interactions.
C-PASS School Safety Conference
Annual February conference in Saratoga Springs bringing together school resource officers and educators to develop student safety strategies.
Jail Administrators’ Training Conference
Annual September conference for jail administrators in the Capital District focusing on county jail management and operations.
Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Training Conference
Annual September conference in Saratoga Springs for law enforcement supervisors responsible for daily patrol and operations.
Operation SAFE CHILD ID
Offers free child identification services to families, including fingerprinting and photo documentation for emergency preparedness.
Summer Training Conference
Annual July conference hosted by a different county each year, addressing current issues in law enforcement, corrections, court security, and civil matters.
Winter Training Conference
Annual January conference in Albany focused on legislative matters, law enforcement, corrections, court security, and civil issues, coinciding with the state legislative session.
Yellow Dot Program
Provides free Yellow Dot safety kits to individuals, containing medical and emergency contact information for use during traffic stops or emergencies.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Motor Vehicle Safety Education 2 activities
- Conducts highway safety and crash data programsConducts Highway Safety initiatives to improve traffic safety across New York State and operates buycrash.com, providing online public access to motor vehicle accident crash reports.
- Operates public safety outreach and education programsDistributes Yellow Dot Kits, Blue Envelope program materials, and offers Operation SAFE CHILD ID services; uses tools like the Seat Belt Convincer to promote traffic safety and supports first responders in medical emergencies.
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Law Enforcement Support Programs 2 activities
- Facilitates corporate partnerships for law enforcement supportDevelops and operates a formal, tiered Corporate Partners Program to engage companies that provide products, information, or services supporting New York sheriffs and promoting public safety.
- Provides legal guidance and files amicus briefsProvides legal guidance to sheriffs on law enforcement, jails, civil law, court security, and dispatch operations; files amicus curiae briefs in court cases affecting sheriffs and county governments.
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Law Enforcement Professional Development 1 activity
- Delivers mandatory and ongoing training programsSponsors a 40-hour Basic New Sheriff Training Course required for sheriff-elects and undersheriff designees, and conducts annual training conferences for sheriffs, jail administrators, civil supervisors, and support staff across New York State.
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Campus and Residential Safety Services 1 activity
- Implements school and community safety initiativesOperates the Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools (C-PASS) and implements School Safety and Threat Assessment Team Programs (CLPS) to enhance school security; deploys Project Lifesaver technology to locate at-risk individuals.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Administers accreditation programsEstablishes standards of excellence and administers professional accreditation programs for sheriff’s offices, including jails, 911 centers (PSAPs), civil divisions, and court security divisions across New York State.
- Conducts legislative advocacyAdvises state legislative and executive branch officials on proposed laws and regulations affecting sheriffs; issues formal statements on policies related to immigration and school safety through initiatives like C-PASS.
- Develops and maintains law enforcement data systemsDevelops and maintains data systems to enable information sharing among sheriffs and other law enforcement agencies, including JusticeXchange for correctional history and the Order of Protection Notification System.
- Maintains law enforcement research and data resourcesMaintains Crashlogic, the nation's largest collision report database, and reviews recent state and federal court decisions through the UPDATE program to inform law enforcement practices.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.54M
Contributions & grants$7.16M84%
Program service revenue$761K9%
Investment income$21K0%
Other revenue$596K
expenses
Total expenses$8.09M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.71M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.05M
Cash$364K
Investments$205K
Liabilities$295K
Net assets$1.75M
Liquid reserves0.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER R KEHOE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 7 | $289K |
| THOMAS MITCHELL | LEGAL COUNSEL | 26 | $241K |
| ALEXANDER WILSON | LEGAL COUNSEL | 35 | $171K |
| LUCAS ASHBY | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $143K |
board members · 15
- CRAIG APPLE — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- CRAIG DUMOND — PRESIDENT
- DON HILTON — TRUSTEE
- ERNEST R CUTTING — CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITEE
- JAMES QUATTRONE — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY MURPHY — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- JUAN FIGUEROA — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- LOUIS FALCO III — SGT. AT-ARMS
- MARK HELMS — VICE CHAIRMAN, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- RICHARD GIARDINO — TREASURER
- ROBERT M MACIOL — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- ROBERT MILBY — SECRETARY
- THOMAS DOUGHERTY — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- TIMOTHY S WHITCOMB — EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- TODD HOOD — 3RD VICE PRESIDENT
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- 3 G Packaging Inc Partner — Gold Level Honorary Business Member supporting the New York State Sheriffs' Association.
- 58 New York sheriffs Network — Represents and supports all 58 county sheriffs across New York State through training, advocacy, and accreditation services.
- AllPaid Partner — Corporate Partner providing smart payment integration solutions.
- Altria Partner — Corporate Partner in the tobacco industry supporting the Association’s programs.
- Aramark Partner — Corporate Partner impacting lives in correctional facilities through food, training, and jobs to reduce recidivism.
- Axon Partner — Corporate Partner providing technology to transform public safety.
- Ballston Spa National Bank Partner — Gold Level Honorary Business Member supporting the New York State Sheriffs' Association.
- Basil Chevrolet Buick Partner — Gold Level Honorary Business Member supporting the New York State Sheriffs' Association.
- Best Western Marshall Manor Partner — Gold Level Honorary Business Member supporting the New York State Sheriffs' Association.
- Black Creek Integrated Systems Corp. Partner — Corporate Partner developing solutions for correctional and public safety industries.
- Braeburn Partner — Corporate Partner focused on transforming opioid use disorder treatment and supporting recovery.
- CLPS Partner — Corporate Partner providing emergency notification and management technology, assessments, and training.
- Combat Antisemitism Movement Partner — Corporate Partner pioneering global efforts to combat antisemitism and safeguard Jewish life.
- County Board of Elections Government — Partners with County Boards of Elections to verify felony and misconduct convictions of candidates for Sheriff.
- FaceTec Partner — Corporate Partner providing 3D face liveness and matching software.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation Government — Collaborates with the FBI to verify criminal history for candidates seeking the office of Sheriff through fingerprint submissions.
- FirstNet - Built with AT&T Partner — Corporate Partner providing the nationwide public safety communications network.
- Flock Safety Partner — Corporate Partner operating the largest public-private safety network.
- Homeland Security Department Partner — Provides instruction at the Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Training Conference.
- Indivior Partner — Corporate Partner developing treatments for substance use disorders and serious mental illnesses.
- JBI Partner — Corporate Partner consulting firm helping government agencies optimize federal funding streams.
- Motorola Solutions Partner — Corporate Partner building and connecting technologies to protect people and enable public safety collaboration.
- National Sheriffs' Association Network — Professional network affiliation focused on law enforcement education, training, and resource sharing.
- New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Government — Works with the Division to verify criminal history for Sheriff candidates via fingerprint submissions.
- New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Partner — Partner organization that operates the Sheriff Assist program and provides youth engagement and officer training initiatives.
- Office of Victim Services Funder — Funds the Sheriff Assist program, including notification systems for crime victims.
- Philip Morris International Partner — Corporate Partner focusing on combating illicit trade, promoting smoke-free alternatives, and investing in public health.
- PrimeCare Medical Partner — Corporate Partner providing health care services to county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers.
- Skydio Partner — Corporate Partner and leading U.S. drone manufacturer specializing in autonomous flight.
- State Civil Service Department Partner — Provides instruction at the Law Enforcement Supervisors’ Training Conference.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Capacity Building Through Training in Absence of State Mandatemethodology: state-level_capacity_building_in_absence_of_mandated_supportBy providing training and professional development to sheriffs and their staff, the association enhances operational effectiveness and standardizes capabilities across county-level offices, because New York State does not mandate or provide such support, creating a critical gap in law enforcement readiness.
- Cross-Sector Collaboration for Enhanced Public Safetymethodology: cross-sector-collaboration-for-school-safetyBy convening law enforcement and education professionals to jointly develop safety strategies, the association improves student protection and incident preparedness, because integrating domain expertise across sectors produces more holistic and effective solutions.
- Integrated Support Model for Law Enforcement Excellencemethodology: comprehensive_law_enforcement_supportBy combining training, accreditation, policy advocacy, and shared standards into a comprehensive support system, the association improves public safety and operational performance across sheriff offices, because coordinated infrastructure strengthens fragmented local agencies.
- Strategic Legislative Engagement via Scheduling Alignmentmethodology: legislative-engagement-through-coordinated-schedulingBy aligning its annual winter training with the state legislative session, the association enables direct, timely interaction between sheriffs and lawmakers, because co-location in time and place increases advocacy efficiency and policy responsiveness.