Membership Options

Note: All Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Member dues are paid annually.

Membership Dues Rate as of October 1, 2023.

ACTIVE MEMBERS

  • Sheriff membership is open to sworn sheriffs in the United States. Sheriff members enjoy the same benefits as Active Other members, except Sheriff members receive $10,000 of AD & D insurance and 1 complimentary copy of the Annual Sheriffs' Directory.
    • Dues vary by county population.
      Dues are:
      Sheriff with county population of 500,000 or more = $2,000
      Sheriff with county population of 250,000– 499,999 = $1,000
      Sheriff with county population of 100,000–249,999 = $500
      Sheriff with county population of 10,000–99,999 = $250
      Sheriff with county population of less than 10,000 = $125
  • Chief of Police membership is open to chiefs, superintendents of police as well as command-level officers. Chief of Police members enjoy the same benefits as Active Other members listed below.
    • Dues: $99
  • Executive/Agency Director membership is open to civilians in command level positions such as CEO, President, VP, Director, Deputy Director. Executive/Agency Director members enjoy the same benefits as Active Other members listed below.
    • Dues: $99
  • Active Other membership is open to all sworn law enforcement and civilians not in a leadership position mentioned in a category above. Active Other members receive $3,000 of AD & D insurance, as well as the right to vote onsite at the Annual Conference and Exposition. Members also receive advocacy in Washington, the bimonthly magazine Sheriff & Deputy (a $30 value), access to NSA’s career center, savings on conference registration, and thousands of discounts online in the members-only section.
    • Dues: $99
  • Life membership eliminates having to pay annual NSA membership dues and saves you money! Open to Retired/Former Sheriffs only. Learn more >>>

AUXILIARY AND OTHER MEMBERS

  • Auxiliary membership is open to non-command level officers and civilians. Auxiliary members enjoy the same benefits as Active members, except they do not receive the AD & D insurance or have the right to vote.
    • Dues: $49
  • Student membership is open to students currently enrolled in a criminal justice or related discipline not currently employed in a full time position. Student members enjoy the same benefits as Auxiliary members.
    • Dues: $49

SUPPORTING MEMBERS

  • Retired Law Enforcement. This category is open to all retired law enforcement. Retired Law Enforcement members enjoy the same benefits as Auxiliary members, except they receive the Sheriff & Deputy magazine via online subscription only.
    • Dues: $39
  • Citizen Member. This category is open to anyone who supports law enforcement. Citizen members enjoy the same benefits as Auxiliary members, except they receive the Sheriff & Deputy magazine via online subscription only.
    • Dues: $39
  • Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals. Our GSHNSP members include all who provide a key role in the protection of people, critical infrastructure and key resources against attacks that emanate from within or outside our borders. Members represent every discipline involving prevention, protection, preparedness and response, which are vital to our missions of Homeland and National Security. Learn more >>>
    • Dues: $56
  • ​National Neighborhood Watch. NNW members are vested in the security of their communities and the prevention of crime. NNW promotes the establishment of ongoing local neighborhood watch groups that encourage citizens to partner with local law enforcement agencies in an effort to reduce crime in their neighborhoods. Learn more >>>
    • Dues for individual members: $34

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GROUP MEMBERSHIP

Receive discounted membership if you join as a group! Learn more >>>

Note: Excludes Sheriff, Chief of Police, and Agency Director dues. All memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable.


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