Information About Membership Membership to Law Enforcement United is limited to active or retired sworn Law Enforcement Officers, Corrections Officers, and immediate family of law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty (Survivors), and sponsored civilian (non-sworn) individuals. Credentials must be available to the Executive Board or Designee upon request for verification purposes. Bicycle Rider eligibility is open to active or retired sworn law enforcement officers, corrections, and immediate family of law enforcement officers that have died in the line of duty (Survivors). Support Team Member eligibility is open to aforementioned criteria and sponsored civilians (non-sworn). All Members & Participants must be 18 years of age. New Member Applications Law Enforcement United requires membership dues and uniform payment at time of registration. Dues and uniform costs are non-refundable.
Annual Membership Renewal (Current Members) Law Enforcement United requires annual membership dues to remain in good standing. Dues are necessary for operational, maintenance, supplies, and logistical expenses. Paid Membership is good through June 30th, of each year and is not pro-rated. Membership dues are $50.00. Please Note: All registration fees are non-refundable. They are tax deductible contributions to the full extent of the law and are separate to your fundraising minimums.
Law Enforcement United holds several fundraising events all over the country sponsored by various teams and individual members. Support is also provided by corporate donors to raise money for C.O.P.S. and O.D.M.P.Our biggest fundraising event that many LEU members participate in a bicycle ride event the "Road to Hope". The Road to Hope is a 250+ mile memorial bicycle ride. Money raised from this event will be donated to both organizations. Monetary funds raised throughout the year sponsor many events with both of these organizations. You don't have to participate in the Road to Hope Bicycle Ride to be a member of LEU. There are a number of other functions and events we host that you will be able to participate in. If you have any special areas of expertise that you can volunteer for such as media, data management, HR, etc, we would love to have you on board. This organization works year round, and as such we need as many volunteers as we can! Fundraising All eligible participants in the Road to Hope Bicycle Ride are required to raise minimum donations to attend the ride. Bicycle Riders are required to raise a minimum of $1,500 Support Members are required to raise a minimum of $825 Fundraising Benchmark & Deadlines * Benchmark fundraising date is December 1st. Riders are required to have minimum $400 to continue eligibility for upcoming ride. Support members are required to have a minimum of $250 to continue eligibility for upcoming ride. *Our fundraising minimum final deadline to participate in the Road to Hope is April 1st since we have to commit to a headcount for meal planning, hotels, and support on the road. You can certainly continue to fundraise above and beyond the minimum even after the event is completed. However, our fiscal year is July 1st to June 30th and funds collected after the April deadline will not carry over to the next years ride. Ride Registrations
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