Read June 2008 POAT Newsletter ~ Roll Call Letter from Jim Loftus, President

The Police Officer Assistance Trust was founded in 1989 as a nonprofit support organization for the law enforcement community of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Our mission is to provide assistance to officers and their families in times of hardship, personal crisis, or critical need. There was no resource or organization in place to assist officers who were facing devastating situations until POAT was formed. Since its inception, POAT has helped law enforcement families through catastrophic circumstances brought about by accident, illness, or injury. Assistance is primarily financial, but has extended to other support including information, referrals, and counseling. [READ MORE]

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The registration forms can be downloaded here or contact Sergeant Candy Loftus at 786-337-4454, or the POAT office (305) 594-6662 for more information.

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Crop for the Cops: All Day Scrapbooking Event, Saturday, June 7, 2008 8am-10pm. Cost: $60.00 Includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Catered by Café Cappuccino. Space is limited to the first 75 People who sign up - so register ASAP!!! [Read More]

2007 Law Enforcement Ceremony

POAT is embarking on an endeavor to erect a K-9 Memorial to honor and recognize police K-9 work dogs that have died in the line of duty and served the Miami-Dade County community.  The K-9 Memorial will be located in close proximity to the Law Enforcement Memorial. [READ MORE] .

Educational Assistance is granted to spouses and children of officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. This assistance provides funds for undergraduate studies at a college or university or training at a vocational or technical school. For those who protect us today, let us protect their children's tomorrow.

Financial Assistance is available to all sworn law enforcement officers from any local, state or federal agency, who work within the geographical boundaries of Miami-Dade County. Established guidelines and procedures are followed to ensure accountability and assistance is granted when all other reasonable resources have been exhausted. POAT provides financial support to officers and their families in a variety of ways;

POAT Scholarships

The Police Officer Assistance Trust (POAT) offers two separate  scholarships to the son or daughter of any Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe County federal, state or local law enforcement officer. The Paul Janosky Scholarship is offered to high school seniors or graduates that are planning to attend an accredited college, university, or vocational school in the visual arts, graphics, or computer arts. The Mike Byrd Scholarship is for students entering into the biology, chemistry, forensic pathology, or any major affiliated with crime scene investigation. Please review the applications for complete details.

Holiday remembrances: "Holiday Gifts for Surviving Children" is an annual program for the minor children of officers who died in the line of duty or while on active duty serving the citizens of Miami-Dade County. We remind these children that the community has not forgotten the sacrifice made by their mother or father. A holiday package, including gifts and a check from POAT, is delivered to each child. In 2006, 48 children representing 14 law enforcement agencies are being remembered. [READ MORE]

In October 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers' Memorial Day. Each year on this date we, as a nation, have an opportunity to honor the devotion with which peace officers perform their daily task of protecting our families, co-workers, friends, and ourselves. [READ MORE]

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Office: 305.594.6662 ~ FAX: 305.594.0997 ~ Email: poatoffice@msn.com