American Police and Sheriffs Association

WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN POLICE AND SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION

Our Mission

To help increase officers' safety and show our gratitude to them for taking personal risks every day to protect our safety.

Advanced training - free and accessible nationwide - is our major focus.

We also make two grants programs available across the country:
Police Department Equipment Donations & Survivors Assistance.

Training Cited in 2008 Decline in Line-of-Duty Deaths

"Fewer police officers died in the line of duty in 2008 compared to 2007, reflecting better training
and tactics..." Associated Press, December 2008

Training - Our Major Focus

While each agency and department offers quality training for new and current officers, training budgets are limited.

To help supplement training resources, APSA develops and makes available free training accessible by officers nationwide through our training organization the Police Officers Safety Association.

Read what participants say about our training.

"The DVD, Basic CQC, was excellent ... you are significantly improving the skill and knowledge level of all the officers who watch these video's, as well as improve the base line level of training throughout the state. The information and techniques presented will without doubt save officer's lives and careers and you nailed many of the gaps and weakness I see in most firearm training programs."

Sergeant William Kennedy
Boston Police Department

"Your course was the foundation for our Airsoft training program. Thanks!"

Chief Luis E. Martinez
Central Arizona College Police Department

"I've found [your DVD] to be the most beneficial and worthwhile and have made it required viewing for each and every officer in my agency."

Chief J. Lehman
Montpelier, Ohio Police Dept.

I am continually amazed at the great product you guys produce."

Scott Barker (FBI, Ret.),Deputy Director
Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center (DOJ)

“I have been using these videos for roll-call training and all the officers have given me positive feedback. Well done!”

Deputy Chief W. Finkelman
Seat Pleasant, Maryland Police Department

Read more testimonials.

Survivors Assistance

APSA's Survivors Assistance Program assists families of law enforcement officers when they are most in need. The brave men and women of law enforcement endanger their own lives every day. To show our gratitude for their sacrifice, APSA sets aside a share of our funds to provide assistance to the families of officers killed in the line of duty. More...

Recent Grant Awards!

Through the Equipment Donation Program, APSA awards grants to under-funded police departments to buy safety equipment and supplies.

Congratulations to the Atlanta, Texas Police Department on receiving their grant!

Learn more about APSA's Equipment Donation program and how to apply for a grant. More

Spring Township, Pennsylvania PD Welcomes K-9 Zeus!

With Zeus's arrival in Spring Township, the PD's strategy of adding a canine unit became reality. The new unit is a key part of the PD's response to policing challenges in this busy suburb west of Reading. More...

Positive impact on training for New York City PD field officers.

Lieutenant Daniel Modell of the NYPD Tactical Training Unit already sees a positive impact from their new simulation equipment. He expects ongoing benefits for training administered to field officers. More...

Personal Safety Videos

APSA offers these video tips to help everyone STAY SAFE. To see a video, click on its title.

THREE SAFETY MUST HAVES
In this video tip we demonstrate the three items that you should always have with you whenever you're out of the house.

TO GET IN TOUCH LATER,I.C.E IT NOW!
What if you're injured in an accident and are unable to notify your loved one? Learn what you can do now to insure that the police can quickly get in touch for you.

PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY WITH THESE SIMPLE STEPS
Identity theft is a growing threat for everyone. Here are some easy but effective precautions you can take to help keep you identity secure.