The Police Reserve Association looks for programs that support the Members Of  The Service.  Some of these programs are at the request of the Police Commissioner , executive management, and/or our membership.

As a charitable, tax exempt foundation the PRA raises funds on behalf of the N.Y.P.D., for essential programs which are not funded by the city.  Some of the programs that the PRA has supported over its ninety four years of service include: We assist the Police Line of Duty Widows Association.  We help support police fraternal, religious and ethnic organizations, through the Committee of Police Societies. (COPS) .  

We helped supply badly needed equipment not provided for in the police budget-such as mobile canteens, scuba gear, bicycles, etc.  We have supported police community projects, including the Nation-Wide Major City Police Department Middle Management Exchange Program. We sponsor Exemplary Service Awards to notable precincts and special units,  honoring police excellence. We have been a major contributor to the Bullet Proof Vest Program and the Cardio-Vascular Health Facility. We do everything we can to help raise the morale of police officers by letting  them know that there are civilians who care about them and appreciate their efforts.

The Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York (NYC PBA) is the largest municipal police union in the world. The NYC PBA represents the approximately 24,000 sworn NYPD members who hold the rank of Police Officer and wear a silver shield like the one above — the front-line police officers in radio cars and on foot posts in your neighborhood, as well as those in specialized units and administrative divisions throughout the city.

The NYC PBA is a labor union that seeks to protect and advance its members rights and interests. Among other things, it negotiates their contract, which establishes compensation, benefits and working conditions, ensures fair treatment by the City and the NYPD, provides legal services and representation, and administers their health and welfare benefits. The PBA also encourages legislation that helps its members and improves their families’ lives, while it opposes legislation detrimental to them. 

In addition, the NYC PBA is a vocal advocate for New York City police officers and the important public safety role they play, as well as for the nationwide community of law enforcement professionals.  The PBA strives to pass on the NYPD’s most important traditions to future generations of police officers, especially respect and honor for our sisters and brothers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The NYC PBA is a not-for-profit, private corporation supported exclusively by its members’ dues. The NYC PBA never solicits donations from the public. PBA members elect Delegates to represent them at the precinct and command level, as well as a board of 27 borough and city-wide representatives. Visit our "Contact Us" page to email the PBA board.

The New York Centurion Foundation was established over three decades ago to assisit the NYPD anbd other law enforcment agencies to keep our communities safe.

From scholarships to bullet resisitant vests, NYCF alloctes 100 percent of funds raised to designated causes that support deserving members of law enforcement and their families.

The NYCF hosts a Chief Of Department Centurion Of the Quarter awrds of excellence to members of the NYPD nominated by their commanding officers and finalized byu the Chief Of Department. Approximatly 25 members opf the Department are recognized each calendar quarter.

The New York Law Enforcement Foundation was founded in 1995 by Reginald Ward, retired Deputy Police Commissioner, Mount Vernon, New York, Police Department.

The Foundation supports city, state and federal law enforcement departments and their members by providing equipment to departments, as well as scholarships and financial support to these members and their families. The Foundation also honors members of law enforcement with awards, recognizing them for their service and courage.

WE ARE A 501(c)(3) NOT FOR PROFIT FOUNDATION