NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC.

What NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC. does

The National Association of Police Organizations, Inc. (NAPO) is a private nonprofit membership-based advocacy organization founded in 1978, headquartered at 317 South Patrick St., Alexandria, Virginia. It represents approximately 250,000 sworn law enforcement officers across the United States through more than 1,000 member organizations, including city, county, and statewide police unions and associations. NAPO's core offerings are service-based rather than technology products: the TOP COPS Awards® recognition program (launched 1994), the Washington Report legislative newsletter, the Flag for the Fallen memorial program, an annual convention, and a member portal hosted on a third-party platform (Connect Plus+ App).

NAPO generates revenue through three principal streams: recurring membership dues from affiliated police unions, associations, and individual officers; convention and event fees (registration, sponsor tiers, exhibitor fees) from its 48th Annual Convention in Detroit (July 2026); and voluntary donations solicited via its website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, though convention registration details (children 5-17 at $175, on-site fee of $100) and hotel partner rates ($229/night at Detroit Marriott) are published. The organization also derives in-kind and sponsorship value from platinum-tier partners (Lincoln Financial, MassMutual, Nationwide), gold sponsors (Humana, Prudential Retirement), and supporting sponsors (FirstNet, Blue Shield, Delta, United Airlines).

Go-to-market is community-led: NAPO recruits members through its affiliated organizations and amplifies reach through legislative advocacy, the weekly Washington Report email newsletter, active social media channels (Facebook, X, Instagram), the annual convention, and the Lobby Day & Legislative Luncheon in Washington D.C. The organization's leadership includes Executive Director Bill Johnson, National President Michael McHale, Director of Governmental Affairs Andy Edmiston, and Director of Events Elizabeth Loranger. NAPO holds a two-decade leadership position on the Board of the Coalition to Preserve Retirement Security (CPRS).

Name

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONS, INC.

Legal name

National Association of Police Organizations, Inc.

Website

https://napo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAPO is a private nonprofit membership-based advocacy organization founded in 1978 that represents approximately 250,000 sworn U.S. law enforcement officers through more than 1,000 police unions and associations, providing legislative advocacy, member benefits, and the annual TOP COPS Awards® recognition program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue generated from membership fees paid by police unions, associations, and individual law enforcement officers across the United States.
2. Convention and Event Fees: Revenue from the annual convention (registration fees, sponsor fees, exhibitor fees). Convention registration includes materials, meals, and evening events. Children aged 5-17 attend for $175, children 4 and under are free.
3. Donations: The organization accepts donations through its website to support advocacy efforts and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAPO is a nonprofit membership association that represents approximately 250,000 sworn law enforcement officers through more than 1,000 police unions and associations across the United States. Its core offerings include legislative advocacy on law enforcement priorities, the annual TOP COPS Awards® recognition program, the Washington Report newsletter, an annual convention, and the Flag for the Fallen memorial program. NAPO also connects members with retirement, insurance, and benefits resources through partnerships with financial services providers.

Product overview

The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a membership-based advocacy organization, not a technology product company. Its primary offerings consist of membership services, the TOP COPS Awards® recognition program, legislative advocacy (Washington Report), the Flag for the Fallen memorial program, annual conventions, and an online member portal powered by Connect Plus+ App. These are service-based programs supporting law enforcement unions, associations, and officers rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NAPO Membership Membership program representing approximately 250,000 sworn law enforcement officers and more than 1,000 member organizations, including city, county, and statewide police unions and associations. Members gain access to advocacy representation, legislative updates, benefits programs, and the annual convention.
• TOP COPS Awards® Annual awards program recognizing outstanding law enforcement officers across the United States for actions above and beyond the call of duty. Officers are nominated by fellow law enforcement officers and selected by a national Awards Selection Committee; top ten case winners are flown to Washington, D.C. for the awards ceremony.
• Washington Report Weekly legislative news and political action newsletter providing coverage of congressional activities, policy developments, and advocacy efforts affecting law enforcement professionals and member organizations.
• NAPO Annual Convention Annual legislative convention bringing together law enforcement association leaders to set legislative priorities, network, attend the TOP COPS Awards® ceremony, and participate in educational sessions on police policies and services.
• Flag for the Fallen Memorial program honoring law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty, providing recognition and memorial services to fallen officers and their families.
• NAPO Member Portal Online member services portal providing NAPO members with login, registration, access to the rights center, and event registration capabilities, powered by the Connect Plus+ App.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Lincoln Financial GroupcoreOthers · 19 July 2026Platinum sponsor for NAPO's 48th Annual Convention. Provides government retirement plans for law enforcement professionals. Long-standing sponsor partner.
• MassMutual Financial GroupcoreOthers · 19 July 2026Platinum sponsor for NAPO's 48th Annual Convention. Provides retirement plans for members.
• NationwidecoreOthers · 19 July 2026Platinum sponsor providing mortgage banking and retirement solutions for law enforcement. Nationwide Mortgage Bankers offers National Law Enforcement Home Loan Program. Nationwide Retirement Solutions provides public sector retirement plans.
• HumanamajorOthers · 19 July 2026Gold sponsor providing Humana Group Medicare Advantage and retiree solutions. Partnered with NAPO to offer Medicare Advantage webinars for members.
• Prudential RetirementmajorOthers · 19 July 2026Gold sponsor for NAPO's 48th Annual Convention.
• Delta AirlinessupportingOthers · 19 July 2026Official airline partner providing travel discounts for NAPO convention attendees. Meeting event code: NY49T.
• United AirlinessupportingOthers · 19 July 2026Official airline partner providing travel discounts for NAPO convention attendees. Event code: ZRQV220412.
• Detroit Police Lieutenants & Sergeants AssociationmajorOthers · 19 July 2026Local host organization for NAPO's 48th Annual Convention in Detroit. Sponsoring multiple convention events including Welcome Reception and River Dinner Cruise.
• Detroit Police Officers AssociationmajorOthers · 19 July 2026Local host organization for NAPO's 48th Annual Convention. Craig Miller leads the association and sponsors convention events.
• FirstNetsupportingOthersListed sponsor on NAPO website homepage. FirstNet is the nationwide public safety communications network.
• Blue ShieldsupportingOthersListed sponsor on NAPO website homepage. Blue Shield provides insurance products for law enforcement professionals.
• Coalition to Preserve Retirement Security (CPRS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAPO has held a leadership position on the Board of CPRS for over twenty years. CPRS opposes mandatory Social Security for public employees and commissioned Segal to produce a report on hazards of mandatory Social Security.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Global membership association for police leaders and executives. Comparable to NAPO as a professional police organization providing advocacy, training, conferences, and policy guidance to the law enforcement community.
• Fraternal Order of Police (FOP): The largest police union in the United States, representing more than 350,000 officers. Directly comparable to NAPO as a membership-based organization serving sworn law enforcement with collective advocacy, legislative lobbying, and member benefits.
• International Union of Police Associations (IUPA): AFL-CIO affiliated union of police associations representing officers across the U.S. Comparable to NAPO as a national membership body focused on collective advocacy, labor representation, and officer welfare.
• National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE): Membership organization for Black law enforcement executives. Comparable to NAPO in providing national advocacy, member services, and recognition programs for a defined police community segment.
• National Sheriffs' Association (NSA): National membership organization representing sheriffs, deputies, and public safety professionals. Comparable to NAPO in mission, advocacy model, Washington DC presence, and member services for a defined law enforcement constituency.
• Police Benevolent Association (PBA): State-level police union federations providing legal defense, legislative advocacy, and member benefits. Comparable to NAPO in serving rank-and-file officers through association membership and political engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): Independent research organization focused on policing policy and practice, serving police chiefs and executives. Comparable to NAPO as a national body shaping law enforcement policy, though more research- and policy-oriented than advocacy-driven.

Emerging players

• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): Nonprofit supporting families of officers killed in the line of duty. Comparable to NAPO in serving the law enforcement community through national programming and member services, though narrower in scope (survivor support only).
• National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO): Membership association for school-based law enforcement. Comparable to NAPO as a specialized professional police association providing training, advocacy, and member services, though narrower in focus area.
• International Association of Women Police (IAWP): Global membership association for women in policing. Comparable to NAPO in providing advocacy, conferences, and recognition for a defined law enforcement constituency, though focused on gender-specific professional development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NAPOpolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=100067541661286
• Instagraminstagram.com/napopolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-association-of-police-organizations-inc.

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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