Stand with Police
Improving the Lives of Police Officers and Their Families
Our work is simple: improve the lives of police officers and their families.
Everything we do is built around one idea — every citizen can do one thing to support a police officer.
For more than twenty years, our goal has been to mobilize ordinary people to take simple but meaningful action.
Take a moment to meet the police chaplains, young people, police leaders, and citizens from all walks of life who are actively supporting the men and women of law enforcement.
Do one thing.
Simple but Meaningful Support
Supporting police officers doesn’t require grand gestures.
Often the most meaningful support is simple:small actions that show respect, gratitude, and understanding.
Simple acts.
Significant impact.
A Demanding Profession
A police officer’s life is demanding.
You can help.
This organization was founded more than twenty years ago with a straightforward mission: improve the well-being of police officers and their families.
Our approach remains uncomplicated:
Keep it simple.
Keep it about people.
And when in doubt, ask a retired police officer what would actually help — then do that.
What Actually Matters to Police Officers
People often ask: What really makes a difference to a police officer?
Here are a few truths that are rarely talked about.
Kids matter more than you think.
The support of young people often means more to officers than recognition from officials.
A student walking up to an officer and simply saying “thank you” can mean more than an award from the mayor.
Experience should never retire.
Police officers retire, but their experience shouldn’t.
Retired officers carry decades of knowledge that should continue to serve the community.
Yes, I'll help!
Tell police officers you've got their back. Support our efforts.
“A police officer will keep a note of thanks to pass to their kids.”
A simple act of encouragement can make a real difference.
Thank your local department
Most departments hear from the public when something has gone wrong. They hear far less often when officers have done something right.
Encourage an individual officer
A respectful word of encouragement may seem small to you, but it may not feel small to the person hearing it.
Show up locally
Attend a city council meeting. Speak up for officer wellness and training. Ask local leaders how citizens can support a safer community.
Take the 5-minute challenge
In less than five minutes, you can contact Congress, send a thank-you note, or share a message of support.