Membership

Active membership shall be limited to chief executive officers of a New York Municipal or State law enforcement agency, College/University, Tribal or Airport, Railroad or Port Authority law enforcement agency and command staff as determined by the chief executive. Active members also include an agent-in-charge of a Federal Law Enforcement Agency assigned to an office in New York State. All active members shall have the right to vote in Association matters.

Active members in good standing prior to their retirement. Such retired members shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of active members not inconsistent with the Constitution and By-Laws herein enacted or hereafter enacted except election to an office of this Association. 

Retired members shall not be eligible for election to an elective office of this Association.

Sworn police / peace officers, members of a Sheriff’s Office, and criminal justice partners or persons approved by the Board of Governors or the Executive Director.