Requirements & Dues

Active Members (eligible to vote):

• Sheriffs
• Sheriffs-elect, provided they qualify for office.
• Undersheriffs, assistant sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, other employees of a sheriff's office, and members of the sheriff's reserve, auxiliaries, and posses.
• Chiefs of police and other employees of an agency having responsibility to enforce criminal law.
• Individuals affiliated with federal and state law enforcement or with military agencies.
• Individuals employed by private rather than public organizations but who have law enforcement duties.
• Individuals employed in any agency, public or private, whose responsibilities relate directly or indirectly to the administration of criminal justice.
• Individuals engaged in teaching, research, and writing in the field of criminal justice.
• Individuals who have demonstrated genuine interest in and support of the Office of Sheriff or the effective administration of criminal justice/law enforcement/public safety throughout the nation.
• Life Members

Auxiliary Members (not eligible to vote and do not receive free AD&D insurance):

• Auxiliary Members
• Deputies
• Students
• International Members

Membership Dues Structure

(dues subject to change)

Active Members

• Sheriff (cost is assessed according to county population)
  • Sheriff with county population of 500,000 or more = $500
  • Sheriff with county population of 250,000– 499,999 = $250
  • Sheriff with county population of 100,000–249,999 = $150
  • Sheriff with county population of 10,000–99,999 = $100
  • Sheriff with county population of less than 10,000 = $50
• Chief of Police = $65
• Executive/Agency Director = $65
• Other Active Members = $45
• Deputy Member (receives Deputy and Court Officer magazine) = $45

Auxiliary Members

• Auxiliary Member = $35
• Deputy Member (receives Deputy and Court Officer magazine) = $35
• Student = $35
• International Member = $60

Note: All Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.