Arizona Police Association (AZPolice.org)

What Arizona Police Association (AZPolice.org) does

The Arizona Police Association (APA) is a 501(c)(5) nonprofit public service organization founded on October 12, 1994, and headquartered at 1102 W Adams St in Phoenix, Arizona. It operates as an "association of associations," meaning member associations (law enforcement, corrections, detention, probation, and constable employee groups) enroll their employees automatically into APA. The organization currently represents over 12,000 law enforcement officers across 25 member associations and over 50 agencies in Arizona.

APA's core service offerings include state legislative bill lobbying (delivered through government relations firm Tassinari Terrazas LLC), criminal and civil legal defense representation (provided via the PORAC Legal Defense Fund with $30M+ in cash reserves), labor and administrative representation through Napier Baillie Wilson Bacon & Tallone P.C., member discount programs (Verizon Wireless at ~22% savings, Working Advantage), and political endorsement processes across federal, state, county, and municipal offices. Supporting products include PAC contributions (minimum $5), Survivor Tuition Fund charitable donations, branded merchandise, and tiered Golf Classic sponsorships ranging from $500 to $25,000.

APA's business model is a hybrid of subscription-style membership dues (per member organization), donations/charitable giving (Survivor Tuition Fund, PAC), and event-based fundraising (Golf Classic sponsorships and merchandise). Revenue is diversified across these streams, with go-to-market executed through community-led association recruitment and direct outreach to law enforcement associations statewide. The organization also publishes an APA Magazine quarterly and maintains active social media presence on Facebook and Twitter/X. There is no proprietary technology stack beyond a standard WordPress website with WooCommerce e-commerce functionality.

Name

Arizona Police Association (AZPolice.org)

Legal name

Arizona Police Association

Website

https://azpolice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Arizona Police Association (APA) is a 501(c)(5) nonprofit founded in 1994 that operates as an "association of associations" representing over 12,000 law enforcement, corrections, detention, and probation officers across 25 member associations and 50+ agencies in Arizona, providing legislative advocacy, legal defense, and political endorsements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Advocacy and Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy (BPAGAFAK)

Keywords

• Law enforcement advocacy
• Police lobbying services
• Legal defense fund
• Political endorsement services
• Member benefits association

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Association of associations model where member associations' employees automatically become APA members. Revenue derived from member organizations' dues structure.
2. PAC Contributions: Political Action Committee accepting contributions from members and supporters to fund candidate endorsements and political advocacy. Minimum contribution of $5.00.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling APA-branded merchandise including T-shirts ($19.95) and sponsorships.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Golf classic sponsorships ranging from $500 (Hole Sponsor) to $25,000 (Title Sponsor), plus corporate and executive sponsorship tiers for the annual fundraiser.
5. Survivor Tuition Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to support surviving spouses and children of fallen Arizona law enforcement officers with educational expenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Arizona Police Association (APA) is a 501(c)(5) non-profit "association of associations" that provides legislative advocacy, lobbying, political endorsements, criminal and civil legal defense (via PORAC), labor representation, and member discounts to law enforcement employee associations statewide. Its core paid offering is APA Membership, which automatically extends to employees of the 25 member associations representing over 12,000 officers across 50+ agencies in Arizona. Additional standalone offerings include PAC contributions, Survivor Tuition Fund donations, Golf Classic event sponsorships, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

The Arizona Police Association (APA) operates as a membership-based advocacy organization for law enforcement professionals, not a traditional technology product company. The association offers a unified membership program that provides access to multiple services including legislative lobbying, legal defense through PORAC, labor representation, and member discount programs. The product portfolio includes: (1) APA Membership as the core offering, (2) PAC Contribution and Survivor Tuition Fund donation products for political and charitable giving, (3) Golf Classic Sponsorship packages as fundraising merchandise, (4) APA Magazine as a quarterly publication, and (5) various service benefits including state legislative lobbying, criminal/civil legal defense, labor representation, Verizon wireless discounts, and Working Advantage employee discount programs. The association is a 501(c)(5) non-profit incorporated in 1994, representing over 12,000 law enforcement officers across 25 member associations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• APA Membership Unified membership program that automatically extends to all sworn and civilian employees of the 25 APA member associations, providing access to legislative lobbying, criminal and civil legal defense (PORAC), labor representation, and member discount programs. Currently represents over 12,000 law enforcement officers across 50+ agencies.
• PAC Contribution Political Action Committee contribution product allowing supporters to fund candidate endorsements and political advocacy for law enforcement-friendly candidates. Minimum contribution of $5.00, with employer name required for compliance.
• Donation to the Survivor Tuition Fund Tax-deductible charitable donation to provide educational assistance including tuition, required books, and essential educational expenses to surviving spouses and children of fallen Arizona law enforcement officers. Minimum contribution of $5.00.
• Golf Classic Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship opportunities for the APA Golf Classic annual fundraiser, ranging from Hole Sponsor ($500) and Lunch Sponsor ($3,000) through Gold ($5,000), Platinum ($10,000), Presenting ($15,000), and Title Sponsor ($25,000) tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 law enforcement officers represented
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PORAC (Peace Officers Research Association of California) Legal Defense FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1974PORAC Legal Defense Fund provides criminal and civil defense representation to APA members. The fund has over $30 million in cash reserves with no caps on benefits. Access to PORAC is contingent on member associations opting into coverage.
• PSPRS (Public Safety Personnel Retirement System)coreTechnology or IntegrationAPA advocates for PSPRS pension improvements on behalf of member officers. Coalition efforts with fire, FOP, AZCOPS for addressing tier 2 and 3 PSPRS pension issues.
• Tassinari Terrazas LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernment relations consulting firm providing lobbying services for APA. Partners Brian Tassinari and Angélica Terrazas with decades of experience in Arizona state and federal politics.
• Napier, Baillie, Wilson Bacon & Tallone P.C.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPremier full-service law firm providing labor and administrative representation for APA members in disciplinary, criminal, labor, workers' compensation, personal injury and civil matters.
• Verizon WirelessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate discount program offering APA members approximately 22% cheaper plans than normal personal plans through exclusive association pricing.
• Working AdvantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate discount provider offering APA members deals on hotels, car rentals, theme parks, local attractions, concerts, sports events, and everyday purchases.
• NAPO (National Association of Police Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coalition providing APA members with a national voice in Washington D.C. NAPO represents more than 1,000 police units and 241,000+ sworn law enforcement officers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO): National coalition of police unions and associations representing 241,000+ sworn officers. NAPO is both a peer organization and an existing APA partner, directly comparable in mission (federal advocacy, political endorsements, labor support).
• Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC): California-based association of law enforcement officers operating a $30M+ Legal Defense Fund. PORAC is both an APA partner and a structural twin—an 'association of associations' model with legal defense as a flagship benefit.
• Police Benevolent Association (PBA): One of the largest state-level police benevolent associations in the U.S., originally rooted in New York. PBA operates a comparable model of legislative advocacy, legal defense, and member benefits for sworn officers.

Broad incumbents

• Fraternal Order of Police (FOP): The largest national law enforcement fraternal organization with hundreds of thousands of members across U.S. lodges. FOP is a broad incumbent peer offering overlapping labor representation, legislative advocacy, and member benefits.
• International Union of Police Associations (IUPA): AFL-CIO affiliated union representing police officers nationally. IUPA provides comparable labor representation, legislative advocacy, and collective bargaining services to law enforcement personnel.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Global association of chief police officers focused on policy, training, and legislative influence. While APA represents rank-and-file officers and IACP represents leadership, both operate in the same legislative advocacy space for law enforcement.
• National Sheriffs' Association: National organization representing sheriffs, deputies, and public safety professionals. NSA operates in an adjacent (sometimes overlapping) segment of law enforcement advocacy with comparable lobbying and member-service functions.

Regional players

• California Association of Highway Patrolmen: California Highway Patrol union/association representing state troopers. Comparable to APA's membership of state trooper associations (e.g., Arizona State Troopers Association), focused on a specific law enforcement segment.
• Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA): Texas-based association representing municipal officers with legal defense, legislative advocacy, and member benefits. Operates a similar 'association of associations' playbook in a different geography.
• Police Officers Labor Council (POLC): Michigan-based labor organization representing law enforcement officers with collective bargaining and legal services. Comparable in scale, mission, and membership-based advocacy for police officers in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/azpoliceassc
• Facebookfacebook.com/azpoliceassc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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