Can an MP be issued a Police Benevolent Association Card?

2017-01-18T19:42:17-05:00

Response by SFC George Smith made Jan 18 at 2017 7:46 PM

2017-01-18T19:46:06-05:00

Ok ... what is a PBA ... Is it the new version Of the Delinquency Report...

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2017 8:50 PM

2017-01-18T20:50:43-05:00

Is the question can an MP give his/her PBA card to a family member? If that is the question, for what purpose?

Response by SGT William Howell made Jan 19 at 2017 11:21 AM

2017-01-19T11:21:09-05:00

The PBA is a police union. I mean, I guess that they would take your dues each month, but they are not going to be able to negotiate with the Army on your behalf for raises or work conditions. I am not sure why you would want to just to give people your money. I am taking donations if you are. If you want to go out and drink with cops take that money go to the local cop bar and buy a round they will love you. Just don't be a groupie. That is only allowed for badge bunnies.

Response by SPC Angelo Berardi made Jan 19 at 2017 6:38 PM

2017-01-19T18:38:59-05:00

While I was in we had nothing like a family member card. The dependent was issused a govt I'd and that was it. We were not concerned with PBAs or FOP memberships either. There is no benefit from them and we were not recognized as REAL police by the civies

Response by SFC Terry Fortune made Jan 21 at 2017 12:11 PM

2017-01-21T12:11:19-05:00

I'm a member of the Southern States PBA. As far as I know PBA will not help you if are on AD as an MP. Now if you are in the Guard or Reserve and you are a LEO for your civilian job and a member of PBA they will help you help you if you get sued. Also PBA here in the South is not a union. Can't speak for other PBA chapter's across the country.

Response by SPC Fred Cass made Jan 25 at 2017 11:09 AM

2017-01-25T11:09:21-05:00

They can probably be an associate member of the benevolent social union

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Jan 25 at 2017 11:35 AM

2017-01-25T11:35:43-05:00

What would be the point, to get free doughnuts or a free lunch?

Response by SPC Harry Masse made Jan 31 at 2017 1:35 PM

2017-01-31T13:35:03-05:00

Not sure what state you reside in. PBA's are usually a union organization. Fraternal order of police is probably more to what you are seeking. Each state has a FOP lodge and can get you in contact with the local one near you.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2017 7:34 AM

2017-02-01T07:34:57-05:00

You need to look into the AR's there is a regulation that covers about being on active duty I am being involved with some sort or type of political or not profiting range of collecting money at this time I don't know the specifics but are you really need to check with your local Jag and your commander and research the regulations before you get too involved

Response by SFC Ernest Thurston made May 16 at 2017 4:22 PM

2017-05-16T16:22:31-04:00

I don't know any reason that you can't join the PBA , but may I ask why would you want to. You'd just be paying dues without benefits. Unless you just want to have a card to "flash the badge". There are several Military Police organizations like the Military Police Regimental Association that you could join. Just search the internet. Military Police are eligible to join Tha Fraternal Order of Police. But just as someone else posted, you are just spending on average $25 a month for a card in your wallet a decal for your car and maybe a magazine. Joining does not make you a civilian cop or give you special benefits and privilges. If you just want feel brotherhood with law inforcement, I would suggest that you can donate to the National Law Enforcement Memorial fund. The supports the memorial in Washington DC which is dedicated to fallen officers killed in the line of duty and helps their widows. Anyone can join.

Response by SFC James Heath made Dec 19 at 2018 3:53 PM

2018-12-19T15:53:45-05:00

I believe that is a civilian organization that you must qualify before joining. Not all PDs recognize military MPs.