Member Benefits
The CSPPA offers a plethora of benefits to members and their families. Ranging from legal coverage to social events to discounted merchandise, members will find benefits to meet their every need. Member benefits begin on the first day the member’s dues are paid (which can be...
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CSPPA Fallen Officer Relief Fund (F.o.R.F)
We honor the fallen officers of the Colorado Springs Police Department. On this page you will find a picture of each officer, the date on which they passed away (End of Watch), as well as their cause of death. For more information on each officer, click on the link provided...
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Events Calendar
A calendar and list of upcoming events, including Board Meetings (which all members are welcome to join) and holiday office closures.
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Our History
In 1971, eight members of the Colorado Springs Police Department met for the purpose of creating an organization that would equally represent all members of the department with an organized and unified voice. At that time the department consisted of 198 sworn officers, and once...
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The CSPPA speaks with one voice and moves with one purpose - to support our members.
August 6, 2020 BOD Meeting Agenda Posted
Members, if you would like to attend the August 6, 2020 Board meeting, please RSVP to 719-634-0058. Due to social distancing requirements seating is very limited.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020 Board Meeting Agenda Posted
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Read MoreJuly 2, 2020 BOD Meeting Agenda
General Session: CLOSED MEETING DUE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING
Call to order
Discussion Items:
- Approval of May financials
- Law Enforcement Liability Insurance
- LE Accountability Commission
- Municipal Gym Update
- Agenda items for July meeting with the Chiefs
- Executive Director report
May 2020 Letter From Board President Jim Carson
The Board of Directors of the Colorado Springs Police Protective Association vigorously opposes any decrease in pay and/or benefits for CSPD sworn and essential personnel due to revenue shortfalls driven by COVID-19.
While the City of Colorado Springs must maintain a balanced budget in accordance with the City Charter, a reduction in compensation of law enforcement officers and other essential personnel is an unacceptable solution for numerous reasons. Chief among them:
You have continued to protect and serve the citizens of Colorado Springs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic at great risk to the well-being of yourself and your families.
You have already been impacted by COVID-19 through reductions in training; travel; educational assistance; uniform and protective gear replacement; and extra duty and overtime assignments.
After several years of a significant lag in compensation compared to other Front Range agencies, CSPD is currently reflective of the market average.
There is no definitive plan to bring compensation back to market average.
A reduction in compensation will affect sick time and vacation buyout for those approaching retirement and will have a negative impact on pension calculations.
When it became apparent that the City was going to have to make hard decisions regarding revisions to the 2020 budget, several members of the Executive Committee met with Chief Niski to discuss likely scenarios. The Chief has continued to be very forthright with the Board of Directors, sharing what information he can. He is aware that the Board stands in opposition to cuts in compensation, yet we have clearly indicated our willingness to work together to find a more amenable solution.
In the interim, there is reason to believe that the $37 million transferred to the City from the $125 million El Paso County received via the Cares Act, will mitigate much of this concern. We also anticipate meeting with Mayor Suthers as well as City Council members in the coming weeks when April sales tax data is released.
We will keep you up to date as new information becomes available.
Jim Carson,
President, CSPPA Board of Directors
Read MoreGoing Fast! Get Your Lawn Signs Now!
Colorado Springs…let’s show our CSPD officers that our community supports them! Order your lawn sign now… they are $10 each, with 100 percent of sales benefiting the Colorado Springs Police Protective Association Fallen Officer Relief Fund. The Fund provides immediate financial assistance to Pikes Peak region law enforcement officers who have been catastrophically injured or killed in the line of duty. For more information, call 719-634-0058. Thank you!
