The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police has proven throughout the years to the people of this State that we are united, not only for the advancement of the general welfare of the police profession, but more specifically:

• for the purpose of maintaining law and order,
• for the improvement and professionalization of law enforcement,
• to advocate and promote reforms in the laws in association and collaboration with the Legislature,
• for the safety, protection and general welfare of all our citizens,
• and to assist in and facilitate the administration of criminal justice on national, state and local levels.