Program areas at Stockton Police Officers Association
Porac programs-the spoa contributes to the peace Officers research Association (porac). Porac provides insurance and disability benefits for the members. Additionally, the spoa contributes to the porac legal defence fund. This fund is the nation's largest legal defense fund run by and for peace Officers. The fund is an erisa trust that provides legal service benefits for public safety personal.
The spoa allocates funds to the Stockton Police Officers benefit Association (an irc section 501(c)(3) organization) which supports local charities and student scholarships. In addition the spoa will donate to other organizations to foster community support.
Insurance-the spoa collects dues from the Stockton Police Officers. A portion of these dues are allocated to provide members with life and disability insurance for their benefit.
Legal, consulting & contract negotiations-the spoa provides legal, consulting and negotiation services for the members with regard to Police employment issues.
Dinners & other recreation-the spoa provides dinners for retiring Police Officers and provides special facility and events for the current Stockton Police force. The spoa also provides gym membership for current members.
Death benefit & gifts-in the event of a Police officer death the Stockton Police Officers Association (spoa) gives a cash amount based upon the service period of the officer to spouses or children of the deceased Police officer. The spoa also provides small gifts on special days throughout the year to widows of fallen Police Officers.
Memorials-the spoa allocates funds for various local and statewide memorials in memory of past member achievements and sacrifices.
Community awareness-the spoa reaches out to the community to promote the Stockton Police force. This consists of charitable donations to public charities and advertising to the general public.