Thanks to Assist the Officer Foundation for caring and helping my family. The assistance it gave us was greatly appreciated. This is a great Foundation, my family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts.
~ Officer M. Hernandez
About the Foundation
The Assist The Officer Foundation provides financial assistance to officers who are facing the loss of income due to a serious injury, life-threatening illness or other catastrophic event. Immediate assistance is also available to an officer’s family in the event of the death of an active officer.
Since its creation in 1999, the foundation has provided assistance to dozens of officers and their families who were faced with any number of different life-altering situations.
Growing and Changing
In 2004 the Foundation launched a first of its kind, confidential counseling service, exclusively for Dallas police officers. The stress of everyday life can take a toll on almost anyone – add to that the danger and stress of being a police officer – and sometimes life can be overwhelming. Our counseling program was designed for police officers, by police officers and professionals working together.
As resources allow, the Foundation will continue its growth by adding new programs to meet the needs of police officers in an ever changing world.
David Rodriguez
co-founder
In 1994 David Rodriguez’s life changed forever. David was a Dallas Police Detective, who on that fateful January day, was permanently disabled during a drug raid. After a lengthy period of rehabilitation, David found himself unable to perform his duties; and was forced to retire.
David did retire—but he didn’t stop working. He recognized the need to help his fellow officers who found themselves in similar circumstances, and helped create the Assist the Officer Foundation. Through his efforts Dallas police officers can get much needed assistance when faced with catastrophic injury or illness.