Membership Types

Individual Membership

Individual Membership (North America)

$63/Year

Individual membership may be conferred on any person who demonstrates an interest in public safety through the advancement of the use of public aviation. Individual Membership (North America) includes any individual residing within the United States and/or Canada.

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Individual Membership (International)

$84/Year

Individual membership may be conferred on any person who demonstrates an interest in public safety through the advancement of the use of public aviation. Individual Membership (International) includes any individual residing outside of the United States and/or Canada.

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Please note that only Individuals Members who are employed or appointed by a governmental agency under the laws of any state or nation, whose duties and responsibilities include the assignment as aircrew in or supervision and management of the agency’s aviation and/or alternative aircraft operations unit, section, division or department may hold the office as a Director or Officer of the corporation.

If you cannot join online, please download the Individual Membership Brochure and submit it to our headquarters for processing.

Individual Membership Senior Discount

APSA has a reduced membership rate for members over 62 years old. APSA offers a $10 reduction in the membership fees of those individual members 62 years of age and older. Proof of age is required. To take advantage of this offer, please contact our office directly at 301-631-2406.

Benefits of Individual Membership

  • Safety and Education: Our primary mission is to support, promote and advance the safe and effective utilization of aircraft by governmental agencies in support of public safety missions through training, networking, advocacy and educational programs.
  • Complimentary registration to the APSA Safety Seminars and Safety Stand-Tos held each year in the United States and Canada.
  • Discounted registration to APSCON, APSA’s annual conference & exposition
  • Discounted registration to APSCON Unmanned (formerly Public Safety Drone Expo), our annual unmanned aerial systems conference
  • Forums
  • Resources
  • Image Galleries
  • Publications and Other Media
  • Complimentary subscription to Air Beat Magazine: The Official Journal of the Airborne Public Safety Association (includes six [6] bi-monthly issues, plus Annual Buyer’s Guide and Conference Preview bonus issues).
  • Complimentary subscription to APSA monthly eNewsletter.
  • Complimentary subscription to the Safety Wire — Our safety eNewsletter.
  • VOTE: Your Vote counts! Each year we hold elections for Region Director and Board officers (2-year term each). Every Individual member of the association has one (1) vote for the Board of Director positions.

Earn Free Membership or Registrations with Apsa’s Referral Program

Let your associates know about APSA and earn a FREE year of membership or registration to APSCON.

  • Bring in 3 new members and receive one FREE year of membership;
  • Bring in 9 new members and receive one FREE full conference registration at APSCON ($295 value);
  • Bring in 12 new members and receive one FREE conference course at APSCON ($395 value);

The member who recruits the most new members will receive the Recruiter of the Year Award, presented at the General Membership

Meeting at APSCON. Membership recruitment period extends from July 1 through June 30 of the following year.

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Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership

$485/Year

Corporate Membership may be conferred on any entity providing products and/or services related to public safety aviation. Corporate Membership shall be entitled to one (1) vote exercised by an employee designated by the corporate entity.

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Benefits of Corporate Membership

Networking

We have over 3,000 members worldwide who attend our Safety Seminars (United States and Canada), APSCON Annual Conference & Exposition, APSCON Unmanned, On-The-Road Courses, Remote Pilot-In-Command Courses and Safety Stand-Tos.

Marketing Opportunities

Tabletops, booths and sponsorships are available at a discounted rate at APSCON, APSCON Unmanned, Safety Seminars, On-The-Road Courses and Safety Stand-Tos.

  • SAFETY SEMINARS: APSA Safety Seminars (2–3 annually), scheduled around the APSCON location each year) provide continuing education to our Individual Members. In addition to education, APSA hosts a ‘mini trade show’ for our Corporate Members to display their latest products and services to attendees. These Safety Seminars provide an excellent opportunity for you to network and interact one-on-one with members. As a Corporate Member, you will receive the discounted tabletop pricing, as well as recognition in the annual Air Beat Buyer’s Guide.
  • APSCON (Annual Conference & Exposition): APSCON is an excellent opportunity to present your latest products and services to public safety aviation unit decision making managers, supervisors and aircrew personnel. APSA is the only organization bringing these key players together. As a Corporate Member, you will receive the discounted booth pricing, recognition in the annual Air Beat Buyer’s Guide and APSCON advertising opportunities.
  • APSCON Unmanned (sUAS Annual Conference & Exposition): APSCON Unmanned provides an excellent opportunity to present your latest products and services specific to Unmanned Aerial Systems to public safety aviation unit decision making managers, supervisors and aircrew personnel. Again, APSA is the only organization bringing these key players together. As a Corporate Member, you will receive the discounted booth pricing, recognition in the annual Air Beat Buyer’s Guide and APSCON Unmanned advertising opportunities.
  • Sponsorship Opportunities: Excellent marketing opportunities are available at APSCON, APSCON Unmanned, Safety Seminars, On-The-Road Courses and Safety Stand-Tos. This is a fantastic avenue to establish brand recognition with public safety aviation professionals. CLICK HERE for a list of sponsorship opportunities.

Advertising / Publications & Other Media

Advertising with APSA provides excellent opportunities to develop brand recognition to our members. Opportunities include:

Air Beat Magazine: The Official Journal of the Airborne Public Safety Association: The only magazine dedicated to public safety aviation. Each member receives eight issues per year, to include: six (6) bi-monthly issues, and two (2) bonus issues, the annual Buyer’s Guide of Corporate Members and the APSCON Conference Preview Issue. Advertising space ranges from ½” to two-page spreads and distribution is approximately 5,000. Readers include all members of the association, police chiefs, sheriffs, state police directors, pilots, SAR aviation units, highway patrol commissioners, law enforcement training bureaus, state governors, administrators, and field offices of the FBI, DEA, INS, NPS, U.S. Customs, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Border Patrol, as well as select members of Congress and White House and police agencies around the globe. NOTE: Active Corporate Members receive one (1) complimentary listing in approved product category in the annual printed Buyer’s Guide/online Corporate Member Directory. Additional listings, enhancements and advertising are also available.

Product and Services Categories: CLICK HERE for a list/description of the available product and services categories. NOTE: One category listing is included in your corporate membership. Additional categories listings may be secured for $125/category/year.

APSCON / APSCON Unmanned Event App: The APSCON / APSCON Unmanned Event App is available to all who download it from iPhone or Android app stores. This app includes schedules and descriptions of all classes and courses, social events, product briefings and a full listing of all registered attendees and exhibitors participating in APSCON. App Sponsorship and Advertising is available to exhibiting companies. This is an excellent opportunity to focus on your target market during APSCON.

APSCON TODAY E-Newsletter: A special edition E-Newsletter is distributed on Wednesday of APSCON / APSCON Unmanned to share information, activities, educational schedules, exhibitor news and networking/special events with attendees. Advertising spaces are available to exhibiting companies only. View the Media Kit for current pricing.

E-Newsletter: The APSA E-Newsletter is emailed monthly to all active members (~4000) during the first full week of each month. A link is also placed on the APSA website for easy access, anytime. Advertising spaces are available exclusively to active Corporate Members.

Website: Advertising is also available on the APSA website www.publicsafetyaviation.org. Several locations and options are available.

Mailing Lists:

Individual Member direct mailing list (of members opting in to receive information from our Corporate Members).

Press Releases:

APSA will post your approved public safety aviation industry-related press releases to our website and APSA publications. Rules for submission

Corporate Member Logos:

CLICK HERE to access the APSA logos designated for Corporate Member use.