SSPVLC Programs

Southern States Police and Veterans Coalition, Inc.
Affiliates of G-Cops.org

www.sspvlc.org

PROGRAMS/SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE: Our legislative affairs is conducted by members who volunteer their time to keep track of the hundreds of bills that are introduced each year in the Georgia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress. We lobby our elected officials in support of or against legislation that is both beneficial and harmful to peace officers and veterans. Our website provides the ability to quickly and almost without effort to make a difference in your status as a peace officer and military veteran. Your participation in the political process can make a huge impact on the everyday life of you and your family. We make it easy to become involved by providing only those links that are useful to you as a peace officer and military veteran. The Southern States Police and Veterans Coalition believes strongly that our elected officials should be held accountable for their actions on issues effecting law enforcement and military issues. We should never support any politician who can't or won't support police officers and veterans and their families. Click here for links See which candidates the legislative affairs committee is recommending that you support and vote for in an election. Click here for candidates	RESEARCH: We can research and provide answers to most law enforcement and military questions, because all members are either active/retired peace officers and/or military veterans. We have access to sites that require subscription fees. There is no charge for members. Claims requiring legal assistance is referred to our several legal consultants who have agreed to provide free consultation to the association. In many cases, the assistance of an attorney is not required.
	CLAIMS ASSISTANCE: VA Claims and job related claims assistance is provided without charge. Obtain assistance by: calling 706-507-0397 or Fax: 706-507-0395 e-mail: President@G-COPS.org
MEMBERSHIP: Membership is open to any honorably discharged military veteran or honorably retired peace officer of a governmental law enforcement agency or those still serving on active status. This includes members of a law enforcement reserve unit of any governmental law enforcement agency or members of the National Guard and USAFR , USAR, USMCR USNR, or USCGR. If you are a member in good standing of any of the following listed organizations you are welcome to join this organization. Membership is free and consultation is provided without cost to you, as a member. · American Legion · AMVETS · Disabled American Veterans · Veterans of Foreign Wars · Fraternal Order of Police · Peace Officers Associations · Southern States Police Benevolent Association Member benefits: * Free claims assistance * Free research assistance * No membership fees * Participation in the political process * No cliques or internal politics to interfere with any member’s claim. Must be a registered member to receive any assistance. We represent only the individual member's interest. All claims are kept confidential between the claimant and the representative assigned to handle the claim. Become a member now by completing the online membership application.	CONTRIBUTIONS: We don't charge membership dues or other fees for claims/research service. However, we do accept contributions to our legal/research fund. Donations received are used to help defray any costs that may be associated with some claims that would require legal assistance of an attorney. Many officers do not have or just can't afford the high cost of legal insurance. Especially those in small-medium size communities. Most claims can be handled by our experienced volunteer members without attorney intervention. Please if you would like to help a peace officer or veteran in need click here. We also accept clothing and food items for emergencies. Items cannot be of the perishable type. Call 706-507-0397 or e-mail a Board Member.
	FUND RAISING: In addition to contributions, we raise funds through the events we conduct such as barbecues, fish fries. We conduct bingo games and raffles in conjunction with the barbecues and fish fries. We are planning to hold some bluegrass and other musical events, when hosting our other events. So when you see these events advertised, please come out and support your peace officers and veterans. above actual expenses, All funds raised go toward providing peace officers and veterans with assistance. We may provide assistance to public safety agencies who cannot obtain needed equipment due to a shortage of funds in their community's public safety budget. All of our charity is contingent upon our fund raising and the contributions that we receive.