Louisana Fraternal Order of Police Foundation

TO ADVANCE THE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND WELL-BEING OF LOUISIANA'S LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY MAKING AVAILABLE APPROPRIATE SAFETY DEVICES AND/OR TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL, TO THE EXTENT THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT IS UNABLE TO MEET THOSE NEEDS, THEREBY ALSO HAVING THE EFFECT OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PLANS TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, CONNECTED WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEATH OR OTHER BENEFITS TO THE SURVIVING FAMILIES OF THOSE LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WHO HAVE DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.