| Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association | Hits 56 | |
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Includes membership benefits, a list of programs, and a memorial to officers.
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On May 13, 1974, the Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association (DPSOA)* was chartered. Over 2,500 DPS employees, representing all services of the Department, are voting members of the Association.
DPSOA offers and executes programs that benefit Texas Troopers and the communities around them. These programs include the "Trooper Teddy" Program which distributes teddy bears through Texas Highway Patrolmen to traumatized children at accident scenes and in domestic violence cases. The Death Benefit Fund offers member’s families a money entitlement for passed officers. The DPSOA Scholarship Program offers high school graduates help with the costs of continuing their education. DPSOA provides financial assistance to DARE and other anti-drug programs throughout the state of Texas, and also has a Political Action Committee Fund (PAC) which assists in lobbying for improvements within the State Legislature. Furthermore, DPSOA holds a position to represent Texas in the National Troopers Coalition.
In addition to these programs, DPSOA also publishes a quarterly magazine. This publication, DPSOA Magazine, has a circulation of approximately 3,000 copies. DPSOA Magazine was recognized as the best Police Association Magazine in 1989 by Washington Crime News Services.
The current President is Sgt. Brian Hawthorne, who has served as 2B representative for the past 4 years for the DPSOA.
The President-Elect is Sgt. Henry Brune who was previously the District 3B Representative.
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Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association 5821 Airport Blvd. Austin, TX 78752, Tel: (512) 451-0571 Toll Free: (800) 933-7762 Fax: (512) 451-0709 http://www.dpsoa.com/ E-mail Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association |
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| Date Added: Mon Aug 29 2005 |
| Last Updated: Mon Aug 29 2005 |
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