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Welcome to the Orange County Shields
Membership Requirements

Membership in the Orange County Shields is open to all active and retired Law Enforcement personnel as described in Articles 1.20, Section 34, Subdivisions A, B, C, D, E, J, K & N; 2.15 Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 18 & 19 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the State of New York, who either reside or are employed in Orange County, New York.

 

Membership is also open to those individuals who meet the above criteria, but leave Law Enforcement under honorable conditions prior to retirement.

 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST PRESENT THEIR LAW ENFORCEMENT ID OR SOME OTHER OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFILIATION.

 

Membership is likewise open to others who are engaged in the profession of Law Enforcement, in a capacity not stated above, with the approval of the membership committee.

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Annual Dues of $25.00 must accompany application.

Please enclose copy of Department ID with application.

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  EFFECTIVE October, 2004
 
The Orange County Shields Executive Board voted unanimously to waive the Initiation Fee of $5.00 for NEW or PAST members. The yearly dues increase instituted in October 2004 from $20.00 to $25.00 remains in effect. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by our hotline or through our web site.

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We are always looking for people interested in joining our organization.
Attendance is NOT required at all meetings.
Food and beverages are served at all meetings.

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Who Can Join?

We invite anybody interested in the issues and topics we focus our efforts on to join. All members are required to be in law enforcement and either work or reside in Orange County NY. You may be active or retired. Members should be able to dedicate enough time to participate and make a difference in the organization. 

How Can You Join?

To join, we need a completed application, proof of law enforcement affiliation and membership dues for the first year. Please contact us for more information and an application or click on application at the top of this page. Applications are also available at the meeting.

Benefits of Joining:

There are several benefits to becoming a member of our organization. An example is our semi-annual blood drive. Just ask any member who had to use this service. Our members are close friends and we have a great time when we get together. Of course we also have a common interest, and we hope to further our cause.

Orange County ShieldsP.O. Box 461, Chester, NY 10918
Hotline: 845-291-8038

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