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Advocate
Represent the interests of retired New York police officers on pensions, benefits, legislation and other matters affecting retirement.
Serving Retired New York Police Officers Since 1950
Retired Police Association of the State of New York, Inc.
One Statewide Association. One Voice for New York’s Retired Police Officers.
The Retired Police Association of the State of New York, Inc. (RPA) is the statewide association serving retired police officers who served in police departments throughout New York State.
Founded in 1950, RPA exists to keep retired New York police officers informed, represented and connected throughout retirement — regardless of where they now live.
1950
RPA Established
5,000+
Members
290+
New York Police Departments Represented
40 States
Where RPA Members Now Reside
Statewide Membership
New York’s Statewide Retired Police Association
RPA is not limited to one town, village, city, county or police department. Membership brings together eligible retired police officers from departments and communities throughout New York State.
The Retired Police Association of the State of New York identifies itself as the only statewide organization representing retired police officers from New York State, providing a collective voice and statewide community for officers after active service ends.
Our Purpose
Advocate. Inform. Connect.
Retirement ends active duty. It does not end the issues, relationships and shared interests that connect New York’s retired police community.
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Inform
Keep members aware of important legislative developments, retirement information, programs, benefits and resources.
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Connect
Preserve the fellowship, shared experience and relationships that continue long after a police officer’s active career ends.
Our Membership
Who RPA Represents
RPA membership includes eligible retired police officers who served at any rank in police departments located within New York State.
Today, members represent more than 290 different police departments and live throughout New York and across the United States.
What connects RPA members is not where they live today. It is their service as New York police officers and the retirement issues they continue to share.
Our History
Serving Retired New York Police Officers for Generations
For more than seven decades, RPA has brought retired New York police officers together through advocacy, information, representation and fellowship.
1950
RPA Is Established
The Retired Police Association of the State of New York is established to unite retired police officers and represent their shared interests in retirement.
1983
A Continuing Voice in Albany
RPA establishes an ongoing presence in Albany through participation with statewide public-retiree organizations, strengthening its ability to follow and participate in issues affecting retired officers.
Today
More Than 5,000 Members
RPA has grown into a statewide community of more than 5,000 retired police officers representing over 290 New York police departments.
Representation
A Voice for Retired Officers in Albany
Pensions, benefits and many of the laws affecting retired New York police officers continue to be determined in New York State long after an officer retires.
RPA maintains legislative representation in Albany and works with other statewide organizations whose efforts affect retired law-enforcement officers and public-sector retirees.
Wherever Retirement Takes You
You Served New York. Stay Connected Wherever You Retire.
RPA members live not only throughout New York but across the country. Retirement may change your address, but it does not change the New York pension, legislative and law-enforcement community connections that remain important to you.
RPA keeps that connection alive.
Be Part of New York’s Statewide Retired Police Community.
If you are an eligible retired police officer who served in New York State, learn more about RPA membership, benefits and eligibility.