San Jose Police Officers' Association

What San Jose Police Officers' Association does

The San Jose Police Officers' Association (SJPOA) is a private, non-profit labor union and membership organization founded in 1962 that represents active and retired officers of the San Jose Police Department in collective bargaining with the City of San Jose. Headquartered at 1151 North Fourth Street in San Jose, California, the organization advocates for member wages, benefits, and working conditions, and delivers ancillary services through a network of affiliated programs including the San Jose Police Chaplaincy (founded 1977, 24/7 crisis support), the SJPOA Charitable Foundation (founded 1985, 501c(3) tax-exempt), a Victim's Assistance Program, and an annual fundraising event portfolio (Chaplaincy Golf Tournament, Bourbon & BBQ, Camp Hoosegow, Smoketoberfest, Blue Christmas Toy Drive).

The SJPOA's core deliverable is membership representation and member support services rather than a technology product. Its infrastructure consists of a Wix.com-hosted website, a branded mobile application available on iOS and Android, and standard social media channels (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram). It operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, the SJPOA Charitable Foundation, which is the primary vehicle for community philanthropy and youth programs such as scholarships, the Police Activities League (PAL), and the Police Amateur Athletic Foundation (PAAF).

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues deducted from member payroll, supplemented by charitable donations (PayPal, credit card, cash, check), event sponsorships, and foundation fundraising. Membership is structurally automatic upon employment with the San Jose Police Department, and pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization is governed by member officers and operates independently from the SJPD and the City of San Jose, as stated in its government agency disclaimer. No private equity, venture capital, or external investor ownership is present, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

San Jose Police Officers' Association

Legal name

San Jose Police Officers' Association

Website

https://sjpoa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The San Jose Police Officers' Association is a private, non-profit labor union founded in 1962 that represents active and retired officers of the San Jose Police Department in collective bargaining and provides member support, charitable programs, and community outreach through its 501c(3) Charitable Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The SJPOA represents its members to sustain and enhance wages, benefits, and working conditions. Revenue is generated through membership dues paid by active and retired San Jose police officers.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The San Jose Police Officers' Association (SJPOA) is a non-profit labor union and membership organization founded in 1962 that represents sworn officers of the San Jose Police Department. It sustains and enhances wages, benefits, and working conditions through collective bargaining, while operating member services such as legal support, a charitable foundation, chaplaincy program, victim's assistance, and community events and fundraisers.

Product overview

The San Jose Police Officers' Association (SJPOA) operates as a membership organization representing police officers since 1962, offering a mobile application for members to access exclusive content and alerts, along with charitable programs including the SJPOA Charitable Foundation (founded 1985), San Jose Police Chaplaincy Program (founded 1977), and Victim's Assistance Program. The organization conducts annual fundraising events and publishes a Child Safety and Crime Prevention Yearbook. SJPOA accepts donations through PayPal and traditional methods for member support and charitable causes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Donations to SJPOA

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 toys distributed through the 9th Annual Blue Christmas Toy Drive
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• San Jose Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SJPD is the employer of the officers SJPOA represents. The association works with the department on matters affecting police officers and the community.
• San Jose Police ChaplaincycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1977, provides counseling and support services to SJPD officers and families, regardless of religious affiliation. SJPOA supports this program through fundraisers and charitable foundation contributions.
• San Jose Police FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports police-community relations and provides scholarships to students. SJPOA donates to and participates in foundation events.
• San Jose Police Activities League (PAL)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization that provides positive activities to reduce problems. SJPOA CF supports PAL through its charitable foundation.
• San Jose Police Amateur Athletic Foundation (PAAF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic foundation supporting community youth. Collaborated with SJPOA CF on donations to schools including Katherine Smith Elementary.
• Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization representing peace officers. SJPOA maintains affiliation for collective advocacy.
• California Narcotic Officers' Association (CNOA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for narcotic officers. CNOA Region 1 sponsors SJPOA events including the Annual Chaplaincy Golf Tournament.
• California Police Officers' Memorial Foundation (CPOMF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports families of officers killed in the line of duty. SJPOA supports this memorial foundation through its charitable activities.
• Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting families of officers killed in the line of duty. SJPOA supports through its charitable foundation.
• Cops Care Cancer FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports officers and families affected by cancer. Sponsors SJPOA events including Bourbon & BBQ fundraiser.
• DreamPower HorsemanshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquine therapy organization supported through SJPOA CF charitable donations.
• Knot On CallminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting officers and families. SJPOA members participate in Knot On Call events like wake surfing.
• Derendinger InsuranceminorOthersInsurance provider that sponsors SJPOA events and supports membership meetings.
• Association of Retired San Jose Police Officers and FirefightersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization for retired public safety employees. Co-sponsors SJPOA membership meetings and events.
• City of San JosecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City is the employer of SJPD officers. SJPOA negotiates wages and benefits with the City.
• American Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood donation partner. SJPOA hosts Red Cross blood drives for members and the community.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Police Protective League: The largest municipal police officers' association in California, representing LAPD officers. Comparable as a city-level police labor association with advocacy, legal defense, and member benefit programs of similar scope.
• New York City Police Benevolent Association: The NYPD officers' union, the largest municipal police union in the US. Directly comparable as a city-level police labor association offering legal defense, advocacy, and member benefits, scaled to a much larger department.
• San Diego Police Officers Association: Represents sworn officers of the San Diego Police Department. Directly comparable in role, California municipal focus, and collective bargaining mandate with the City of San Diego.
• San Francisco Police Officers Association: The labor union representing sworn officers of the San Francisco Police Department. Directly comparable to SJPOA in structure, mission, and Bay Area geography, serving as the closest city-level peer.

Broad incumbents

• Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC): Statewide association of California peace officers of which SJPOA is an affiliate member. Functions as a broader umbrella peer for legislative advocacy, training, and legal defense services, operating at the state rather than city level.
• Fraternal Order of Police: The largest national U.S. police organization with lodges across the country. Comparable as a peer/fraternal police association model, but operates as a broad umbrella rather than a single-city collective bargaining unit.

Others

• California Police Officers' Memorial Foundation (CPOMF): A California nonprofit supporting families of fallen officers, with which SJPOA partners. Related as a charitable/survivor-benefit peer in the same police ecosystem rather than a direct competing union.

Regional players

• California Narcotic Officers' Association (CNOA): A statewide professional association for narcotics/law enforcement officers that co-sponsors SJPOA events. Related as a regional professional association in the same California law enforcement community, but focused on a specialty sub-segment rather than general municipal policing.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/protectsanjose
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SanJosePOA
• Facebookfacebook.com/protectsanjose
• Instagraminstagram.com/representingsanjosesfinest
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sjpoa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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