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Provides reward incentives for justice, Safe Cop license plate programs, and critical medical and financial support for officers and their families nationwide.

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SINCE 1995

About the Safe Cop Program

The “Safe Cop” program is nationally renowned for posting up to a $10,000 reward for public information that results in the arrest and conviction of anyone who shoots a law enforcement officer, anywhere in the United States.

The criteria for reward payment mandates a conviction for the armed assault of a law enforcement officer and a prosecutor’s certification that the public information was instrumental in the arrest and conviction of the defendant. The Safe Cop program was established in 1995.

Reward Criteria

A conviction for armed assault of a law enforcement officer and a prosecutor’s certification that public information was instrumental in the arrest and conviction. 

The National Police Defense Foundation received a request for humanitarian assistance from Ecuadorian Police Sergeant Rolan Guillermo Garcia Gonzalez whose leg had to be amputated as the result of a hit and run incident in 2008

Additional Program Services

  • Critical medical care and counseling to disabled law enforcement personnel worldwide
  • Medical fund establishment for disabled officers or immediate family members
  • Free grief counseling, emergency financial assistance for 9/11 first responders
  • Commissioned the "September 11th Police Memorial" in Orange County, New York

FEATURED CASE

$10,000 Safe Cop Reward — Camden County PD NJ Detectives

 

NPDF has posted a $10,000 reward for public information that results in the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the shooting of Camden County Police Department detectives.

Read Press Release for more details

Safe Cop License Plates

The federally trademarked “Safe Cop” organizational license plate program are available to current NPDF Law Enforcement and Associate Members. There is a one-Time DMV fee required to apply and you must maintain your membership every year to retain the plates. Safe Cop license plates are not sold to the general public and are not available at the DMV.

We currently offer Safe Cop Plates for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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RECENT SAFE COP CASES

Tennessee State Trooper Adam Cothron

Lakewood Police Department • Safe Cop Reward Payment

REWARD PAID

$10,000

Tennessee State Trooper Adam Cothron

Lakewood Police Department • Safe Cop Reward Payment

REWARD PAID

$10,000

Tennessee State Trooper Adam Cothron

Lakewood Police Department • Safe Cop Reward Payment

REWARD PAID

$10,000

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ATSAC Anthony L. Lacorazza

Treasurer

Anthony L. Lacorazza is a veteran law enforcement professional with nearly three decades of service, including distinguished roles with the NYPD and the United States Secret Service. He has extensive experience in protective operations, financial investigations, and national security assignments.

Career Highlights

  • Began law enforcement career with the NYPD in 1997, serving in patrol, gang enforcement, and civil disturbance units
  • Joined the U.S. Secret Service in 2000 and was assigned to the New York Field Office
  • Conducted investigations involving airport security, smuggling operations, and financial crimes in coordination with federal task forces
  • Played a key role in coordinating response and operations surrounding the events of September 11, 2001
  • Served in the Presidential Protection Division in Washington, D.C., under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama
  • Managed presidential transportation, motorcades, and global logistics for high-level government operations

Service & Recognition

  • Active in multiple law enforcement and charitable organizations supporting first responders and military families
  • Vice President, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), Chapter 1
  • Executive Board Member and Federal Liaison for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
  • Led fundraising efforts and initiatives supporting families of fallen heroes
  • Recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense Patriotic Employer Award (2019)
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Sgt. Michael Barry

Vice President

Michael Barry serves as Vice President of the National Police Defense Foundation and Director of Program Services, helping oversee initiatives that support law enforcement officers and their families nationwide.

Career Highlights

  • Veteran law enforcement professional with extensive experience in public safety and investigations
  • Served with the Port Authority Police Department of New York and New Jersey
  • Brings decades of experience supporting law enforcement personnel and operations

Leadership & Impact

  • Vice President of the National Police Defense Foundation
  • Director of Program Services overseeing key organizational initiatives
  • Supports programs that provide assistance and resources to law enforcement officers and their families
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Det. Michael J. Palladino

President

Michael J. Palladino is the longtime President of the Detectives’ Endowment Association (DEA), leading contract negotiations, union operations, and representing detectives at the city, state, and national levels. He also serves as a Trustee of the $38 billion New York City Police Pension Fund.

Career Highlights

  • Joined the NYPD in 1979 and earned his gold shield in the Narcotics Division in 1987
  • Promoted to Second Grade Detective in 1995 while assigned to the 52nd Precinct Detective Squad in the Bronx
  • Began union leadership as Delegate in 1992 and advanced through multiple leadership roles
  • Served as Bronx Welfare Officer, Bronx Trustee, Union Secretary, and Vice President prior to presidency
  • Elected President of the Detectives’ Endowment Association in 2004 and re-elected multiple times

Leadership & Impact

  • Leads all DEA contract negotiations and union operations with New York City
  • Chairs the union’s Health Benefits Fund and Annuity Fund
  • Serves as Trustee of the New York City Police Pension Fund
  • Elected President of the New York State Association of PBAs, representing approximately 48,000 officers
  • Former Executive Vice President of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), representing 240,000 officers nationwide

Legislative Achievements

  • Played a key role in major legislation supporting law enforcement, including:
  • World Trade Center Death Benefit (Zadroga Act)
  • WTC Disability and Extender Bills
  • Mt. Sinai Medical Monitoring Program
  • Veterans’ Buy Back legislation
  • Pension protection guarantees for officers
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SSA Joseph Occhipinti

Founder & Executive Director

Joseph Occhipinti is a native New Yorker whose commitment to public service led to a distinguished career in federal law enforcement and nonprofit leadership. He later co-founded the National Police Defense Foundation with his wife, Angela, and continues to serve as its volunteer Executive Director.

Career Highlights

  • Served in the United States Army Reserves as a Military Policeman
  • Joined the U.S. Department of the Treasury investigating drug trafficking and organized crime
  • Compiled one of the highest felony arrest and contraband seizure records in Customs history
  • Elected President of the Federal Agents’ Police Benevolent Association
  • Conducted deep undercover operations leading to one of the largest cocaine seizures in U.S. history

NPDF Leadership

  • Co-founded the National Police Defense Foundation in 1995
  • Helped grow NPDF into a major police foundation with international reach
  • Established key programs including Safe Cop and Operation Kids

Honors & Recognition

  • Recognized internationally for humanitarian work through Operation Kids
  • Recipient of numerous law enforcement and humanitarian awards
  • Earned three U.S. Attorney General Awards and 78 commendations for service and valor
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