Membership Information

There's a place for you within the Florida Police Chiefs Association! Don't miss this opportunity to join the group that is concerned about improving public safety, our quality of life and constantly strives for "Quality Law Enforcement in the Sunshine State."

Annual Training Conferences:

The Florida Police Chiefs Association holds two conferences each year in various areas of the state offering state accredited training that can be applied toward mandatory retraining requirements. In addition to three days of training, law enforcement suppliers from all over the country exhibit the latest in law enforcement technology and equipment.

Annual Executive Seminars:

Jointly sponsored by FPCA and FDLE's Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, this five-day, 40-hour seminar has been approved to satisfy mandatory training requirements and may be paid with second- dollar funding.

The program was initiated in 1984 to better prepare police chiefs for their positions, provide them with the latest in policing trends and innovative management techniques, and positively affect their longevity. Taught by some of the most respected and progressive police administrators in the state, the seminar provides participants with practical advice for dealing with contemporary problems.

Advanced Seminars:

This advanced program is workshop-oriented with the problem-solving case studies based on real cases. Participants delve more deeply into challenges and issues facing Law Enforcement Administrators.

Supervisory Training Conferences:

To address the needs of command staff supervisors, FPCA has developed one and two-day regional seminars to sharpen their skills and prepare them for further advancement. Topics include budget analysis, negotiation, conflict resolution, team-building and delegation, liability prevention, model policy development and more.

Publications:

Legislative Bulletin - One of our largest and more active, the legislative committee develops a legislative agenda, monitors bill developments through computer technology, coordinates lobbying efforts and keeps members informed of the latest law enforcement-related issues coming before the Florida's Legislature through Legislative Bulletins.

The Florida Police Chief Newsletter - The FPCA publishes a quarterly publication, The Florida Police Chief. With an average statewide circulation of more than 1,000 copies, our newsletter is distributed not only to our members but to every police department in Florida, sheriffs offices, FDLE bureaus, criminal justice institutes, colleges, universities, state attorney's offices, highway patrol stations, and county, state and Federal government offices. The Florida Police Chief keeps members abreast of current association news, policing trends, innovative management techniques, police services and the latest crime-fighting equipment.

Memberships:

The Florida Police Chiefs Association has both Law Enforcement and Business categories of membership. For a complete description of your membership category, benefits as well as dues amounts, see below:

Active -

Dues are set by size of agency (see application). Individuals must be a full time law enforcement chief executive and command staff as determined by the chief executive, engaging in the management of any bureau or division with any law enforcement agency in Florida. Active members receive discount prices on some FPCA-sponsored police training; FPCA decals; one membership lapel pin, card and certificate; and a free one-year subscription to The Florida Police Chief Newsletter. While all active members are entitled to discuss all matters pertaining to the FPCA, only law enforcement members are entitled to vote.

Sustaining -

Dues are $40 per year. Individuals must be retired or resigned, in good standing from any city, town or village in the United States, from the position of police chief. Sustaining members receive discount prices on some FPCA-sponsored police training; FPCA decals; one membership lapel pin, card and certificate; and a free one-year subscription to The Florida Police Chief Newsletter. Sustaining members are entitled to participate in any discussion of any matter pertaining to the FPCA, but may not vote.

Associate -

Dues are $100 per year. Individuals must be endorsed by the police chief, who is an active FPCA member, in his/her community (signature required). Associate members receive discount prices on some FPCA-sponsored police training; FPCA decals; one membership lapel pin, card and certificate; and a one-year subscription to The Florida Police Chief Newsletter. Associate members are entitled to participate in any discussion of any matter pertaining to the FPCA, but may not vote.

Business Memberships:

Small Business -

Dues are $200 per year. A Business must have 1-10 employees; must demonstrate proven track record within its community, and be endorsed by the police chief, who is an active FPCA member, in the company's area (signature required). The small business will receive two car decals; one membership lapel pin, card and certificate; and a one-year subscription to The Florida Police Chief Newsletter. Small business members are entitled to participate in any discussion pertaining to the FPCA, but may not vote.

Police Suppliers -

Dues are $500 per year. Business must supply law enforcement agencies with products or services; must be endorsed by the police chief, who is an active FPCA member, in the company's community (signature required). The police supplier will receive discount prices on some FPCA-sponsored police training; five car decals; membership card for the company and one lapel pin; recognition in and a one-year subscription to The Florida Police Chief Newsletter; one free quarter-page ad per year in the magazine. Police Suppliers are entitled to participate in any discussion of any matter pertaining to the FPCA, but may not vote.

Executive Corporate -

Dues are $1,000 per year. Business must employ 10 or more persons, or have assets totaling at least $100,000. Business must demonstrate a proven track record within its community and be endorsed by the police chief, who is an active FPCA member, in the company's community (signature required). The executive corporate member will receive discount prices on some FPCA-sponsored police training; 10 car decals; one membership card and lapel pin; a one-year subscription to The Florida Police Chief Newsletter; and recognition in The Florida Police Chief.