About Us

The Brooklyn & Staten Island 10-13 Association is an organization of retired New York City Police Officers, of all ranks, including Police Officers of the former Housing and Transit Police. We are a Member Association of The National Association Of Police Organizations, Inc. (NAPO) recognized by: The Congress of The United States The Legislature of The State of New York The New York City Council Representing the New York State voting strength of members, relatives and friends of a nationwide force. In the mid 1980's, "10-13's" existed, in New York and in different parts of the country but served primarily as social gatherings. There existed a need to geographically effect political strategies and at the same time allow more gainful services to the membership. The origin of this "10-13", as with others, is to upgrade pension income, increase welfare benefits and lobby for a permanent C.O.L.A., for all members regardless of their date or type of retirement. This Organizations job is to defend you and your family - against the economic erosion of your benefits. None of our Officers are salaried and all pay annual dues, sacrifice their time and provide for this organization on a volunteer basis. There are many retired and active police officers who may not have heard of the "New York 10-13 Association, Brooklyn & Staten Island, Inc." or who have not yet realized the importance of joining us and of supporting our goals. We exist for the good of all retired and active police officers. If you have recently retired, the problem of a fixed pension system has not impacted on your present financial cost of living status. However, this temporary feeling of well-being will rapidly diminish in a few short years. Ask any member who has been retired for only five years or more and you will quickly realize the need for an organization that is solely dedicated to the present and future needs of you and your family. Our organization continue to grow, as does our political strength. This political strength has been further established under "one banner", of the National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., to effect the voting of those in the legislature who support us and those who do not. We utilize a system through friends and family, outside of New York State, by utilizing those within the state, even if they were not police officers. This is done through the "National Association of Police Organizations, Inc." . The Brooklyn & Staten Island 10-13 Association has been responsible for numerous pieces of legislation submitted on behalf of our retirees and active members of the Department. One of the most important piece of legislation which has been submitted is the "Irwin Rutman Public Safety Officers Act" (Federal legislation) . This legislation will provide the same benefits to the retiree, as it applies to an active member who is killed in the line of duty. This bill will provide for the widows and children of a retiree who is killed, while taking action to prevent the commission of a crime. An additional aspect of this legislation will also provide for that retiree who is permanently injured, in taking such action. In either case, the retirees widow will receive the same benefits afforded to the active member or if permanently injured , the retiree will be eligible to receive an additional pension from the Federal government for any permanent injuries received. ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE NYCPD: If you are presently still a member of the PD on active duty and not retired, you may say; Why Join? Remember the saying on the "tombstone"! "Where I am, some day you will be." As such, the "10-13 Associations are your only protection you have at such an "emotional time". We lost the "fraternalism" and "camaraderie" in the job. In the "10-13" Associations, IT IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL!