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1. What is the DPS Officer's Association?
DPSOA is a service organization devoted to the improvement of Department of Public Safety and its personnel.
2. How does DPS Officer's Association raise funds for
its programs?
Until 2008 DOSOA relied almost exclusively on the services of professional telemarketers to raise funds for its many and vital programs. This year DPSOA launched an on line support option. Now visitors to our website can make donations directly to DPSOA. This enable us to direct a greater portion of the funds raised to the benefit of the association members and the community.
3. Is my donation tax deductible?
No, donations made to the DPSOA are not tax deductible. While DPSOA is exempt from paying federal income taxes under section 501 c 5 of the Internal Revenue Code, it does not meet the standards set forth in section 170 c of the Internal Revenue Code which would qualify donations for tax exemption.
4. How can I help DPS Officer's Association in its mission?
You may make a direct donation to the DPSOA, join the association as an associate member, sponsor or participate in a fund raising community event.
5. Who can be a member of DPS Officer's Association?
Official members of the DPSOA include active duty or retired DPS personnel employed
in the following capacities: Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers, Texas Rangers,
State Troopers, Criminal Law Enforcement Officers, Police Communications Operators, and Forensic Scientists/Criminalists.
6. Why does the DPS Officer's Association
employ professional lobbyists?
As a
state agency the DPS depends on appropriations and legislation
to fund and direct their law enforcement mandate. Unlike many
state and municipal agencies, there is no police union or other
organization which negotiates better pay, better equipment and
retirement for officers. To carry out a portion of this vital
service DPSOA uses the services of lobbyists.
7. Is the DPS Officers Association active in any other kind of political activity on behalf of the membership?
Yes, DPSOA has established a Political Action Committee in order
to act on behalf of the DPS officers, in concert with Texas State
Legislators.
8. Does DPS Officer's Association maintain
an office and/or staff?
The DPSOA office is located at 5821 Airport Blvd., Austin, Texas
78752. It is staffed by three full time employees and an occasional
part time intern.
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