Membership

We have three membership types.

  • An "Active" member is a current police chief for a Colorado police agency. Annual dues are based on the number of sworn officers on staff:
    • 1-9 sworn officers: $430
    • 10-19 sworn officers: $700
    • 20-49 sworn officers: $1,400
    • 50-75 sworn officers: $2,300
    • 76 and over: $3,500
  • An "Associate" member is a member of a state, county, municipal, or federal law enforcement agency or division operating within the State of Colorado, sworn or non-sworn:
    • $250
  • A "Retired" member is a police chief that retired or resigned from a Colorado police agency:
    • $0

Note: Formal approval of all membership applications is voted on by the CACP Board at their monthly Board meeting. If payment has already been made, and your membership is not approved, you will receive a full refund. If payment has not been made, your membership will be active once membership is approved, and payment is received. 

Lobbying information: 

Dues paid to CACP are not deductible as a charitable contribution because CACP is a 501 (c) 6 organization.  Dues paid to CACP are not fully deductible as a business expense due to lobbying.  

FY 2019 to 2020: 9.5% Deductible

FY 2020 to 2021: 22% Deductible

FY 2021 to 2022: 0% Deductible

 

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Intrinsic Issues

As a law enforcement administrator, you experience daily the frustrating dilemma of spending more time dealing with problems than with their causes. CACP wants to deal with the causes: inadequate funding, uninformed legislators and citizens, minimal training standards, incompatible information systems, lack of communication and lack of unification among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and divisions of criminal justice in identifying and resolving problems. If you want your career in law enforcement to make a difference, support CACP in helping you to achieve that goal.

Membership Services

The purpose of CACP is to assist Police Chiefs in providing more effective law enforcement practices in their community. To accomplish this goal, CACP offers members:

  • Annual conferences
  • Training programs
  • Technical assistance
  • Regional meetings
  • Board representation
  • Membership directory
  • Legislative information
  • Representation with the International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Professional Standards Lobbyist representation
  • A network of law enforcement expertise upon which to draw

CACP's Structure

CACP’s structure includes a Board of ten officers and directors who are Police Chiefs. Each of Colorado’s five geographic regions and major cities are represented on the Board. The representatives hold regional meetings to obtain input from their area.

CACP Regions Map

Our committees include:

Legislative Committee – Guides CACP’s advocacy efforts by working closely with the organization’s lobbyist and partner law enforcement associations. The committee monitors legislative activity, identifies bills that could impact the effective practice of law enforcement, and promotes policies that protect public safety. Members of the committee help inform legislators, provide timely updates to CACP members, and ensure that the voice of the law enforcement community is heard in the policymaking process.

Membership Committee – Leads efforts to grow and strengthen CACP’s membership by engaging both the law enforcement community and the public. This role oversees strategies to recruit new members, retain existing members, and enhance member benefits. The Chair works closely with the Board and staff to promote the value of membership, foster connections, and ensure members feel supported, informed, and involved in CACP’s mission.

Training Committee – Strengthens the knowledge and skills of CACP members by identifying emerging training needs and developing programs that address them. They research best practices, coordinate with subject-matter experts, and organize high-quality training opportunities that support professional growth, enhance leadership, and promote excellence in law enforcement.

Technical Assistance Committee – Supports member departments and municipalities by providing expertise in a wide range of operational and administrative areas. This includes guidance on pension planning, chief selection, and policy and procedure development. The committee serves as a trusted resource, helping agencies navigate complex challenges, implement best practices, and strengthen overall effectiveness.

Professional Standards Committee – Promotes excellence in law enforcement by developing and maintaining high professional standards for agencies and personnel. The committee creates assessment processes, reviews best practices, and provides guidance to ensure departments meet or exceed established benchmarks. Through its work, the committee fosters accountability, consistency, and public trust.

Conference Committee – Plans and delivers CACP’s annual conference, creating a program that informs, inspires, and connects members. The committee selects relevant topics, coordinates speakers and presenters, and ensures the event offers valuable training, networking opportunities, and resources that support the professional growth of attendees.