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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 2,435,469 | 2,172,677 | 1,791,766 | 1,943,161 | 4,201,211 | 12,544,284 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 70,970 | 75,861 | 63,848 | 152,550 | 190,245 | 553,474 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 2,506,439 | 2,248,538 | 1,855,614 | 2,095,711 | 4,391,456 | 13,097,758 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 13,097,758 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 2,506,439 | 2,248,538 | 1,855,614 | 2,095,711 | 4,391,456 | 13,097,758 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 115,805 | 118,999 | 114,712 | 99,651 | 58,845 | 508,012 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 115,805 | 118,999 | 114,712 | 99,651 | 58,845 | 508,012 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 165,733 | 178,639 | 167,908 | 101,243 | 209,202 | 822,725 |
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 2,787,977 | 2,546,176 | 2,138,234 | 2,296,605 | 4,659,503 | 14,428,495 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION (USLEF) IS A CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SET UP TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO, 1)OFFICERS WHO HOLD SUPERVISORY POSITIONS IN FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITHIN THE BORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE SECURITY INDUSTRY AND WORK HAND IN HAND IN THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THIS NATION, AND 2)OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN PARALYZED OR DISABLED BECAUSE OF A LINE OF DUTY INCIDENT, AND TO THESE DISABLED OFFICERS' FAMILIES. USLEF HAS A MULTI-FACETED PROGRAM SERVICE EFFORT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING: A. TO MAINTAIN AND PERPETUATE THE AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF HONORING OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS AND TO HOUSE A MUSEUM OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ARTIFACTS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY TO PROMOTE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSION AND HELP DEVELOP THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE DAY TO DAY CHALLENGES FACED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS. B. TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE THE ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF PEACE OFFICERS' WEEK AND MAY 15TH, PEACE OFFICERS' MEMORIAL DAY, TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND SPONSORED PROGRAMS. C. TO OFFER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMS OF COMPASSION TO OFFICERS AND TO THE FAMILIES OF OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN DISABLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY, AND TO THE FAMILIES OF OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. D. TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO UPGRADE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY ON A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL. E. TO HOLD MEETINGS AND SPONSOR SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING AND UPGRADING THOSE WHO MAY SUPERVISE AGENCIES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL LEVELS AS WELL AS PRIVATE SECURITY, AS NEEDED. F. TO ENCOURAGE CITIZEN SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM AND FOR HONORING THOSE WHO SERVE AND PROTECT IN THE COMMUNITY ON ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. G. TO HELP FUND OR PROVIDE RESOURCES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND/OR CRIME DETERRENCE PROGRAMS OR SERVICES FOR WHICH FUNDS OR RESOURCES ARE NOT READILY AVAILABLE TO THE AGENCY. SUCH FUNDING AND/OR RESOURCES MAY BE PROVIDED FOR SUCH PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES WHICH MAY INCLUDE, BUT NEED NOT BE LIMITED TO, POLICE K9'S, K9 PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES, COMMUNITY ORIENTED GUN SAFETY PROGRAMS AND CHILDREN'S SAFETY EDUCATION. H. TO OPERATE A GUN RANGE AT WHICH POLICE DEPARTMENTS, OFFICERS AND THE PUBLIC CAN SAFELY PARTICIPATE IN FIREARM EDUCATION, TRAINING, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, RECREATION AND COMPETITION AND AT WHICH THE PUBLIC CAN DEVELOP A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIREARM COMPETENCIES REQUIRED OF POLICE OFFICERS, AND FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A (AND PART I, LINE 3) - EXPLANATION OF GOVERNING BODY USLEF HAS AN ACTIVE, 11 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT MEETS REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO DISCUSS, BRAINSTORM AND EVALUATE THE MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS AN ACTIVE ADVISORY BOARD COMPRISED OF PROFESSIONALS FROM OUTSIDE OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INPUT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THERE IS AN ANNUAL BOARD MEETING THAT SUMMARIZES THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONCERNS OF THE ORGANIZATION FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | EDUCATION, RECOGNITION, SUPPORT AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: EDUCATION: AMONG THE MANY EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS, WE ENCOURAGE EVERY LAW-ABIDING INDIVIDUAL TO SUPPORT THEIR LOCAL POLICE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS WITH MANY PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE. IN MOST CASES, THESE ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE POLICE AGENCIES OR AT MINIMAL COST. WE PRODUCE OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS POSTERS AND PRINTED GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE POLICE WEEK AND TO ENCOURAGE CITIZEN SUPPORT OF POLICE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY. CHIEF OF POLICE MAGAZINE: USLEF PUBLISHES A MAGAZINE, THE CHIEF OF POLICE, FOR ITS MEMBERS. IT PROVIDES INFORMATION ON CHANGES IN THE LAW AS WELL AS SUCCESSFUL ANTI-CRIME PROGRAMS, ADMINISTRATIVE CONCERNS AND TRAINING OF STAFF AND OFFICERS TO CHIEFS OF POLICE, COUNTY SHERIFFS, STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND UNIVERSITIES, WHO EMPLOY HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE UNITED STATES. SURVEY: ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, WE CONDUCT A SURVEY OF COMMAND OFFICERS REGARDING ISSUES AND QUESTIONS OF ETHICS THAT THEY IN TURN CAN USE AS A GUIDELINE FOR TRAINING AND ACTIONS. THE SURVEY ALSO PROVIDES THE MEDIA, THE LEGISLATURE AND THE COMMUNITY WITH THE VIEWS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS FIREARMS, FUNDING, TRAINING, USE OF FORCE, SHARING CRIME FACTS, AND PROBLEMS DEALING WITH THE USE OF NARCOTICS, SCHOOL VIOLENCE, AND ISSUES OF POLICING IN THE YEARS AHEAD. WE CAN RESPOND TO MAJOR ISSUES, VIA THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY, WHICH IS NOW IN ITS 36TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION. POLICE ETHICS: PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION IS TO REACH OUT TO CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY TO HELP SET STANDARDS FOR POLICE LEADERSHIP AND POLICE ETHICS. WE ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO UNDERSTAND THAT A REAL PROFESSIONAL MUST HAVE ETHICS AND STANDARDS TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY ALERT TO TRENDS IN CRIME AND IN THE SELECTION OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO UPHOLD THE LAW. POLICE MUSEUM: THE 30,000 SQUARE FOOT POLICE MUSEUM HOUSES MANY EXCITING EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THAT PROVIDE VISITORS WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. VISITORS LEARN ABOUT POLICE EQUIPMENT FROM YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW, AND ABOUT SUCH TOPICS AS TERRORISM, STREET AND PRISON WEAPONS, AND CAPITAL PUNISHMENT THROUGH A CLOSE-UP VIEW OF THOUSANDS OF ARTIFACTS ASSEMBLED FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD OVER THE PAST 64 YEARS. A SIMULATED CRIME SCENE TOGETHER WITH POLICE INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSICS TOOLS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION WORK. AN INTERACTIVE COUNTERFEIT MONEY DISPLAY ALLOWS VISITORS TO CHECK THE AUTHENTICITY OF THEIR CURRENCY USING SEVERAL TECHNIQUES AVAILABLE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES. IN ADDITION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THOUSANDS OF POLICE OFFICERS AND SURVIVORS OF POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY VISIT THE MUSEUM EVERY YEAR TO SEE THE MEMORIAL WHERE MORE THAN 11,430 NAMES OF SLAIN POLICE OFFICERS FROM THE PAST 64 YEARS ARE ENGRAVED. TRAINING FACILITY: OUR TRAINING ROOMS HAVE BEEN USED BY MANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. THESE GROUPS INCLUDE THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SECURITY, BREVARD COUNTY CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE, EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE POLICE ACADEMY, FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BREVARD COUNTY, THE CITY OF TITUSVILLE, POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, AND THE SPACE COAST LEAGUE OF CITIES. NUMEROUS SCHOOLS MAKE FIELD TRIPS THAT START IN THE TRAINING ROOM AND THEN CONTINUE TO THE MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL. THOUSANDS OF SCHOOL CHILDREN HAVE BEEN PART OF USLEF'S PROGRAMS. EVERY YEAR DURING THE WEEK OF MAY 15TH, WE HOLD SERVICES WHERE THE FAMILIES OF SLAIN OFFICERS ARE INVITED, AS ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO COMMEMORATE AND REMEMBER OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY DURING PRIOR YEARS. SHOOTING CENTER: OUR 24-LANE INDOOR GUN RANGE KNOWN AS THE SHOOTING CENTER IS OPEN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, CORRECTIONS, SECURITY, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE RANGE IS USED FOR TEACHING FIREARMS SAFETY, SELF-DEFENSE, TRAINING, COMPETITIONS AND PRACTICE. MORE THAN 20,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY SHOOT IN THE RANGE. MANY OF THESE ARE FIRST TIME FIREARMS USERS WHO COME AWAY WITH A KEEN APPRECIATION FOR THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AND WITH A REAL LIFE, FIRST-HAND EDUCATION ON FIREARMS SAFETY. THE SHOOTING CENTER HAS HOSTED TRAINING CONDUCTED BY KENNEDY SPACE CENTER SECURITY, THE BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES, THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE TITUSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, COCOA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND HAS HOSTED EVENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM, NJROTC, KEISER UNIVERSITY, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND FLORIDA SPORT SHOOTING ASSOCIATION. MANY PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS AND TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS USE THE SHOOTING CENTER FOR FIREARMS AND SELF-DEFENSE TRAINING AND FOR ARMED SECURITY OFFICER QUALIFYING. RECOGNITION: NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES CITATIONS, MEDALS AND UNIFORM BARS AVAILABLE TO ALL U.S. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING ACTS OF SERVICE AND VALOR. THIS SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE METHOD OF RECOGNITION IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OFFICER MORALE. THE MEDALS AND UNIFORM BARS ARE SIMILAR TO THOSE WORN BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CAN BE WORN ON A POLICE UNIFORM. THE SECOND HIGHEST AWARD A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CAN RECEIVE IS THE SILVER STAR OF BRAVERY. CITIZENS WHO COME TO THE AID OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND/OR FELLOW CITIZENS ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR RECOGNITION THROUGH THE NATIONAL AWARD PROGRAM. MEDAL OF HONOR: THE HIGHEST AWARD, THE POSTHUMOUS MEDAL OF HONOR, IS ISSUED WHEN AN OFFICER HAS DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THE AWARD IS SENT TO THE OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE OFFICER'S FAMILY. THE OFFICER'S NAME, RANK AND DEPARTMENT AFFILIATION IS THEN ADDED TO THE MEMORIAL WALLS LOCATED INSIDE THE POLICE MUSEUM. LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR: ONE OFFICER IS SELECTED EACH YEAR TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD. THE AWARD IS DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE THE BRAVERY AND DEDICATION OF ONE OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EACH YEAR. SUPPORT: ONE OF THE GOALS OF THE UNITED STATES LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL OFFICERS AND AGENCIES. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO FIND AREAS WHERE NORMAL FUNDING AND SUPPORT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AND MAKE THAT SERVICE OR FUNDING AVAILABLE. DISABLED POLICE OFFICER PROGRAM: EACH DAY ALMOST 160 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. MANY OF THESE OFFICERS WILL BE PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK. USLEF STUDIES THE TYPE OF INJURIES LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS RECEIVE. BECAUSE EACH STATE HAS DIFFERING GUIDELINES CONCERNING DISABLED OFFICERS, THERE ARE NO CONSISTENT STANDARDS FOR A DISABLED OR PARALYZED OFFICER TO FOLLOW. WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER CHAIRMAN, WHO IS A PERMANENTLY DISABLED OFFICER, WHO CAN ASSIST OTHER INJURED OFFICERS AND ADVISE THEM ON OPTIONS FOR REHABILITATION. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO DISABLED OFFICERS TO HELP WITH NEEDS SUCH AS MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENTS OR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS. THE CHILDREN OF DISABLED OFFICERS ARE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, CHRISTMAS AND BIRTHDAY GIFTS AND SUMMER CAMP GRANTS. EVERY OFFICER WHO BECOMES PERMANENTLY DISABLED AS A RESULT OF A LINE OF DUTY INJURY IS ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL AT NO COST TO THE OFFICER IN OUR DISABLED POLICE OFFICERS FUND. THEY ARE PROVIDED A FREE LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS A CITATION AND MEDAL FOR LINE OF DUTY INJURY. FAMILY SURVIVOR PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED IN SEVERAL WAYS. DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF 375 IS PROVIDED TO THE FAMILY OF AN OFFICER KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UPON OUR LEARNING OF THE DEATH TO HELP PAY FOR ANY EMERGENCY EXPENSES THE FAMILY MAY INCUR AND AN ADDITIONAL 125 IS SENT ALONG WITH THE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PROVIDE FOR GRIEF COUNSELING. WE MONITOR INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTS TO STAY ABREAST OF LINE OF DUTY DEATH AND FUNDS FOR SURVIVOR FAMILIES ARE SENT IN CARE OF THE DECEASED OFFICER'S DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO GIVE TO THE FAMILY. A SURVIVOR COORDINATOR IS EMPLOYED SO THAT ANY FAMILY SURVIVOR CAN OBTAIN ASSISTANCE FROM AFP&CC STAFF AND/OR OFFICERS. ALL FAMILY SURVIVORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND AN ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE AND RELATED EVENTS HELD IN THEIR HONOR ON OR AROUND PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY (MAY 15TH OF EACH YEAR), THE DATE ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS. EVERY FAMILY IS GIVEN A FLAG TO BE FLOWN ON PEACE OFFICER MEMORIAL DAY AND A POSTH |
| FORM 990, PART VI | BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS BARRY SHEPHERD (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) AND BRENT SHEPHERD (EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/TREASURER) ARE BROTHERS. BARRY SHEPHERD (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR), KIM CONNOLLY (VP/CONTROLLER) AND BRENT SHEPHERD (EXECUTIVE SECRETARY/TREASURER) ARE BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR OFFICERS FOR AMERICAN POLICE ACADEMY, INC., FLORIDA CRIME PREVENTION COMMISSION, INC., VENERABLE ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, INC. & THE AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM, INC. (APHF). THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE LISTED ON SCHEDULE R, PART II. USLEF ALSO PAID COMPENSATION OF 171,208 TO AMERICAN POLICE ACADEMY, INC. FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | AFTER AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM HAS PREPARED A DRAFT COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORM 990, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, EVERY MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ARE ALL REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE FORM IN DETAIL. EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE FORM. ALL OF THESE INDIVIDUALS MAY MAKE COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS OR RAISE ANY QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE ABOUT THE FORM. ALL QUESTIONS, COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE ANSWERED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND/OR THE CPA. CHANGES THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE PRESENTED TO THE CPA TO PREPARE AND FILE THE FINAL IRS FORM 990. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | POLICY IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES AT MEETINGS AND ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS THAT ARISE ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | REVIEW BY BOARD, CONSULTATION WITH CPA SPECIALIZING IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES, MONITORING OF SALARIES LISTED IN PHILANTHROPIC INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS, SALARY AND BENEFIT STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES, INFORMATION FROM IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, WRITTEN JOB OFFERS FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR DOCUMENTED TELEPHONE CALLS ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS AT NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | REVIEW BY BOARD, CONSULTATION WITH CPA SPECIALIZING IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES, MONITORING OF SALARIES LISTED IN PHILANTHROPIC INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS, SALARY AND BENEFIT STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES, INFORMATION FROM IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, WRITTEN JOB OFFERS FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR DOCUMENTED TELEPHONE CALLS ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS AT NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES. |
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