POAT is a federally recognized charity under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) and registered as a non-profit charitable organization with the State of Florida.  A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division Of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. 1-800-435-7352 www.floridaconsumberhelp.com

As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and after taking into consideration the state of our county, we have created a short virtual version of our annual 9-11 Ceremony. This annual ceremony is to remember and honor our country’s heroes who were killed in the line of duty responding to the attack on our nation. It is important that we never forget all the heroes that perished that tragic day.

POAT in Action

POAT was founded under the auspices of the Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police in 1989 as a support organization for the local, state, and federal law enforcement community of Miami-Dade County, Florida to assist officers and their families in times of need. The responsibilities of POAT are twofold. First, to provide financial assistance to officers disabled in the line of duty, suffering from chronic or terminal illness, or the victim of some other catastrophic circumstance. Second, POAT provides educational assistance to the spouses and children of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. To obtain more information on assistance, please click here.

Click on the below links to see some of the people we have assisted and listen to their heartwarming stories.

POAT Video 1

POAT Video 2

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In Honor of Our Fallen Officers - December Line of Duty Deaths