Legal Assistance
There are several benefits of membership in the Dallas Police Association. The benefits of membership are described below. The DPA Legal Plan provides coverage second to none and the peace of mind knowing you are represented by Dallas’ most experienced police legal team. The attorneys of Lyon, Gorsky & Gilbert, L.L.P. have over 100 years of combined experience representing law enforcement officers. Visit website here.
Legal representation is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes representation for both on or off-duty incidents, including shootings, deaths in custody, Internal Affairs (IAD) and Public Integrity (PIU) investigations, and all other administrative investigations.
Legal representation is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes representation for both on or off-duty incidents, including shootings, deaths in custody, Internal Affairs (IAD) and Public Integrity (PIU) investigations, and all other administrative investigations.
If you would like more information regarding legal benefits, or you are currently a member seeking legal assistance, please contact us below.
If an active member of the Dallas Police Association is killed in the line of duty, proceeds from a special assessment equal to one (1) month of dues is paid to the member’s beneficiary within 24 hours after the death. The current estimated value of this payment exceeds $100,000.
If an active member of the Dallas Police Association who is employed as a full-time officer of the Dallas Police Department dies under circumstances that are not in the line of duty, proceeds from a special assessment equal to one-half (1/2) month of dues is paid to the member’s beneficiary within 24 hours after the death. The current estimated value of this payment exceeds $50,000.
The details of this program are outlined in the Dallas Police Association Constitution.
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First Responders Benefit Trust
The Dallas Police Association offers additional, supplemental insurance coverage to its members through the First Responders Benefit Trust. First Responders Benefit Trust was established in 1981 to provide supplemental medical, disability, life and dental coverage to officers across Texas. For information about specific benefits packages and to access downloadable forms, or if you have any questions, please contact our offices toll-free at 800.846.1167 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
First Responders Benefit Trust
1600 State Street
Houston, Texas 77007
Toll Free: 800.846.1167
Phone: 832.200.3410
Fax: 832.200.3470
This confidential program is designed to provide the active DPA member with transportation home when they are in an incapacitated state and unable to operate a motor vehicle.
The member contacts Cowboy Cab Company, who then comes to the location of the member and transports him/her home. The cost of this service is then paid by the DPA. This confidential service is designed so the member does not become involved in a situation that would be unsafe for the member or the public.
Register today! Contact the DPA to get started or to receive more information about this program.
The member contacts Cowboy Cab Company, who then comes to the location of the member and transports him/her home. The cost of this service is then paid by the DPA. This confidential service is designed so the member does not become involved in a situation that would be unsafe for the member or the public.
Register today! Contact the DPA to get started or to receive more information about this program.
Safe Transportation Program
The Dallas Officer’s Political Action Committee (DPOPAC) was established in 1986, as the political arm of the DPA. A general purpose PAC, which reports to the Texas Ethics Commission, the DPOPAC is highly active in local and state politics. By Lobbying at City Hall and in Austin, the DPOPAC gives members a major presence with a clear and unified voice.
Any Dallas Police Department active or retired member can contribute to the PAC. Active members must complete a PAC-13 form and forward it to the Dallas Police Association.
Any Dallas Police Department active or retired member can contribute to the PAC. Active members must complete a PAC-13 form and forward it to the Dallas Police Association.
PAC Representation
