arizona state troopers association

What arizona state troopers association does

The Arizona State Troopers Association (AZTroopers) is a 501(c)(5) non-profit labor organization founded in 1958 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. It exclusively represents Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) employees — sworn officers, civilian staff, and retirees — a constituency of roughly 2,100 active personnel plus retirees. The association provides member benefits including criminal and civil legal defense through the PORAC Legal Defense Fund, life and cancer insurance, survivor benefits ($20,000 for sworn members, $10,000 for retirees to age 70), scholarships at three Arizona state universities, cabin rentals, and discounts through Verizon, Avondale Nissan, and National Police Credit Union. Membership is structured across four tiers: Sworn ($35/month via payroll deduction), Civilian ($20/month), Retired ($120/year), and Associate for public supporters ($100/year). Beyond member services, AZTroopers operates a PAC and retains lobbyist firm Compass Strategies to advocate at the Arizona legislature on law enforcement issues.

The business model combines subscription-recurring membership dues with diversified ancillary revenue: an e-commerce gift shop selling branded merchandise, corporate sponsorship tiers ranging from $1,250 to $15,000, annual raffle and fundraising events (the Christmas Bear Program has distributed over 2,150 teddy bears annually to 32+ medical centers since 1993, and raffles have generated nearly $1 million in cumulative charitable grants since 1993), direct-mail donation campaigns, and signature events including the Memorial Golf Classic (36+ years) and Bass Classic fishing tournament (40+ years). Go-to-market relies on payroll deduction for active DPS members, self-serve website enrollment for retired and associate members, and event-based sponsorship sales for corporate partners. Marketing channels are primarily organic social media, email newsletters, a quarterly magazine, and community events.

Name

arizona state troopers association

Legal name

Arizona State Troopers Association

Website

https://aztroopers.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

A 501(c)(5) labor organization founded in 1958 that exclusively represents Arizona Department of Public Safety employees and retirees through tiered membership, legal defense access, insurance partnerships, scholarships, legislative advocacy, and charitable programs, with ancillary e-commerce merchandise and event-based fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Labor Association

NAICS

National Security and International Affairs (9281)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire Watch & Life Safety Patrols (HSAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Law enforcement association
• Labor union services
• Membership organization
• Police advocacy group
• Nonprofit charitable programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gilbert

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 - Sworn: Active sworn DPS employees pay $35/month via payroll deduction or $37.50/month via auto-pay. This represents the primary recurring revenue stream and core membership base.
2. Membership Dues - Civilian: Civilian DPS employees pay $20/month via payroll deduction or $22.50/month via auto-pay for membership benefits.
3. Membership Dues - Retired: Retired DPS employees pay $120/year via auto-pay for continued membership access and benefits.
4. Associate Membership: Public members supporting law enforcement pay $100 annually for associate membership including stickers, magazines, newsletters, and event invitations.
5. Merchandise Sales: Online gift shop selling branded merchandise including clothing, accessories, home items, and specialty items. Revenue from apparel, challenge coins, phone cases, wall art, and event merchandise.
6. Raffle and Fundraising: Annual raffle generating thousands of dollars for charitable donations. Cash prizes of $25,000, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, and $500. Since 1993, AZTroopers has granted nearly $1 million to local non-profit organizations through raffle proceeds.
7. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships ranging from $1,250 to $15,000 across sapphire, ruby, platinum, gold, and silver tiers. Executive and business sponsorships also available at various levels.
8. Donations: Direct mail fundraising campaign with donation levels at $35, $50, and $100. Donors receive recognition items including decals, donor ID cards, and medallions based on contribution level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Arizona State Troopers Association is a 501(c)(5) non-profit labor organization that exclusively represents Arizona Department of Public Safety employees and retirees through membership tiers (Sworn, Civilian, Retired, Associate). It provides member benefits including legal defense coverage via PORAC, life and cancer insurance, survivor benefits, scholarships, and discounts, while also operating a branded merchandise e-commerce store and annual fundraising events.

Product overview

Arizona State Troopers Association operates a multi-channel nonprofit organization serving DPS employees and Arizona citizens. The core offering combines a merchandise e-commerce store selling branded clothing, accessories, and memorial items through the Gift Shop, with membership programs at four tiers (Sworn at $35/month, Civilian at $20/month, Retired at $120/year, and Associate at $100/year). The association provides member benefits including legal coverage through PORAC LDF, survivor benefits, Verizon discounts, and insurance partnerships. Charitable initiatives include the Christmas Bear Program (delivering bears to 32+ medical centers since 1993), annual Scholarship Program, and Impact Teen Drivers partnership. Event-based products include the Memorial Golf Classic tournament, Bass Classic fishing tournament, and various sponsorship tiers. Additional offerings encompass charitable donations, PAC contributions, cabin rentals, and 20-year custom rings.

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Products and services

• Sworn Membership DPS employee membership tier at $35/month (payroll deduction) or $37.50/month auto-pay, offering voting rights, elected office eligibility, committee chair positions, and full civil and criminal legal coverage.
• Civilian Membership DPS non-sworn employee membership tier at $20/month (payroll deduction) or $22.50/month auto-pay, with all benefits except criminal legal coverage (available as add-on).
• Retired Membership Retired DPS employee membership at $120/year with auto-pay option, providing continued access to member benefits and community.
• Associate Membership Public membership at $100/year for supporters, offering AZTroopers sticker, membership card, quarterly magazine, newsletters, website access, and event invitations.
• Gift Shop Merchandise Branded merchandise including men's, women's, and kids clothing, hats, home items (mugs, canvas wall art), accessories (phone cases, challenge coins, stickers), and memorial items sold through an e-commerce store.
• Charitable Donations Tax-deductible donation options including one-time and recurring donations at various levels ($25, $35, $50, $100) with donor recognition items and Distinguished Donor acknowledgments.
• PAC Contributions Political Action Committee contributions supporting candidates who support law enforcement and DPS interests.
• Memorial Golf Classic Annual charity golf tournament held at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, AZ honoring fallen officers, featuring sponsorship opportunities and scholarships.
• Bass Classic Tournament Annual bass fishing tournament at Alamo Lake State Park since 1981, open to ASTA members and the public with prizes and activities.
• Christmas Bear Program Charitable program that delivers teddy bears to hospitalized children across 32+ statewide medical centers, domestic violence shelters, hospice, and head-start programs on the Hopi Tribal Reservation.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program for dependents of ASTA members attending Arizona colleges (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona), with applications accepted January 1 - March 15.
• Corporate Sponsorships Business sponsorship tiers including Corporate Sapphire ($15,000), Ruby ($12,500), Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($7,500), and Silver ($5,000), plus executive and business sponsorship levels.
• DPS Memorial Donation One-time and recurring donations supporting the DPS Fallen Officer Memorial and surviving families.
• Annual Raffle Annual raffle with cash prizes of $25,000, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, and $500, with proceeds supporting local non-profit organizations. Since 1993, the raffle has generated nearly $1 million in grants.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PORAC (Police Officers Research Association of California)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPORAC provides legal defense services through their Legal Defense Fund (LDF) with over $10 million in cash reserves specifically for officer legal protection. The LDF offers tiered legal coverage for criminal and civil matters arising from scope of employment, with no caps on benefits.
• PORAC Legal Defense Fund (LDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished over 25 years ago, provides legal representation for officers facing criminal or civil actions arising from acts or omissions within scope of employment. AZTroopers secured LDF services in 1997 for member protection.
• California CasualtycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPreferred auto and home insurance provider for peace officers, law enforcement, and state troopers. Offers exclusive benefits including coverage for uniforms and off-duty weapons, custom vehicle furnishings, identity theft protection, and fallen hero benefit.
• National Police Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFull-service financial institution exclusively for law enforcement with products including auto loans, VISA credit cards, mortgages, retirement planning, and free financial counseling. Over 5,600 shared branch locations nationwide.
• Verizon WirelessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive cell phone plans for AZTroopers members, typically 22% cheaper than normal personal plans. Part of member benefits package.
• Avondale NissanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst Responders Appreciation Program offering new Nissan models at $500 over dealer invoice minus rebates for employees and family members. Pre-owned vehicle selection also available.
• Impact Teen DriverscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to reduce and eliminate preventable collisions through education. Retired Sergeant Kevin McNichols facilitates Train the Trainer classes on the 'What Do You Consider Lethal?' program. Partnership educates teen drivers on distracted driving dangers.
• Arizona State UniversityminorOthersOne of three Arizona state universities where AZTroopers offers scholarships to members and their dependents.
• Northern Arizona UniversityminorOthersOne of three Arizona state universities where AZTroopers offers scholarships to members and their dependents.
• University of ArizonaminorOthersOne of three Arizona state universities where AZTroopers offers scholarships to members and their dependents.
• Special OlympicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual charitable partnerships supporting Special Olympics and other law enforcement related charities including Stop Domestic Abuse, Concerns of Police Survivors.
• Make-A-Wish FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual charitable partnerships providing support to Make-A-Wish and other non-profits making positive impacts on law enforcement and Arizona communities.
• 100 Club of ArizonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw enforcement related memorial and charity organization receiving annual support from AZTroopers.
• Compass StrategiescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLobbyist firm representing AZTroopers interests at the Arizona legislature, monitoring and testifying on law enforcement related bills at each legislative session.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fraternal Order of Police: The largest national U.S. law enforcement labor organization, providing labor representation, legal defense, and member benefits to sworn officers across federal, state, and local agencies — the same functional model AZTroopers delivers at the state level for Arizona DPS.
• Police Benevolent Association: National/state-level law enforcement union offering collective bargaining, legal defense, and member benefits to police officers. Directly comparable to AZTroopers' labor representation and benefits-bundling model.
• California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA): Statewide association representing California state law enforcement personnel with collective bargaining, member benefits, and advocacy. Closest functional analog to AZTroopers outside Arizona.
• New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association: Labor organization representing New York State Troopers with legal defense, benefits, and legislative advocacy — directly comparable to AZTroopers' single-agency representation model.
• Pennsylvania State Troopers Association: Independent association serving Pennsylvania State Police troopers and retirees with benefits, legal protection, and advocacy. Mirrors AZTroopers' structure, membership tiers, and benefit design.
• Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association: Association for Texas DPS officers offering member benefits, legal support, and representation — analogous single-state agency representation model to AZTroopers.
• Fraternal Order of Police Arizona Lodge: Arizona state lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police representing local law enforcement officers in the same state as AZTroopers, offering overlapping legal defense and labor representation.

Emerging players

• Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.): National nonprofit supporting families of fallen officers through grief programs and financial assistance — directly comparable to AZTroopers' survivor benefits ($20,000/$10,000) and Fallen Officer Memorial programs.

Regional players

• Police Officers Research Association of California (PORAC): California-based law enforcement association providing the Legal Defense Fund used by AZTroopers members. Functionally a peer/partner serving overlapping benefits needs in a different state.

Others

• National Police Credit Union: Law-enforcement-exclusive financial institution offering member benefits through AZTroopers' partnership ecosystem; comparable in serving the same member persona with adjacent financial services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/aztroopers
• Facebookfacebook.com/aztroopers
• Instagraminstagram.com/aztroopers

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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