. The Police Officer Assistance Trust (POAT) was founded under the auspices of the Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police in 1989 as a support organization for the law enforcement community and their families in times of need. This need is most often financial, but extends to other areas as well. POAT offers assistance to all sworn officers in Miami-Dade County from federal, state, county, and municipal agencies. Your contributions makes these efforts possible!
Effective for tax years beginning after August 17, 2006, no deduction will be allowed for contributions of cash, checks or other monetary gifts regardless of amount, unless the donor maintains either (1) a bank record or (2) a receipt, letter or other written communication from the donee, indicating the donee’s name, contribution date and amount. Internal Revenue Code 170(f)(17) as added by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-280).
If you would like a receipt for your donation, please provide your e-mail address and we will be glad to send it to you.
If you would like to donate a different recurring amount, please contact the POAT office at 305-594-6662 or kindly e-mail us at poatoffice@msn.com