Membership Information

Who can be a Police Unity Tour® Member?

Membership to this organization shall be open to all full or part time law enforcement officers, whether active or retired. Civilians 18 years of age, or older, who are employed or affiliated with law enforcement agencies and related organizations or possess specific training or skills required to safely and effectively assist the organization may apply. These requirements include, but are not limited to: dispatchers, first aid personnel and members of organizations such as the Concerns of Police Survivors, Domestic Violence Response Teams.

Who can ride?

Chapter II permits only law enforcement officers and survivors to participate as riders. All other members may participate as a support member.

What are the dates of the ride?

Chapter II leaves New Jersey on May 9th and rides to Washington DC until May 12th. Chapter II also participates in the National Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil on May 13th.

How much does it cost to participate?

New members are required to raise a minimum of $1675.00. All members are required to submit a non refundable and non transferrable $250.00 by the January application deadline. All donations are tax deductible.

When is my money due?

The deadline for applications and the $250.00 deposit is January 2011. All remaining money is due in April.

What safety equipment do I need to participate?

All bicycle riders must wear a helmet and eye protection at all times. New members are strongly urged to get "fitted" to their bicycles. While road bikes are the predominant choice, mountain and hybrids bicycles are welcome. Each rider should train and be familiar with their bicycles. Extra tires and water bottles are a basic necessity.

What do I need to wear while on the Police Unity Tour?

All riders must wear a PUT jersey everyday and black riding shorts/pants. All support personnel must wear black shorts/pants and a yellow support shirt on the first three days and a blue one the 12th.

Where does my money go?

Of the $1650.00 each member raises, $1000.00 goes toward the National Law Enforcement Memorial. Our collective donation is then utilized to run the Memorial and the National Police Officer’s Museum. The remainder is utilized in operating the Tour. This may appear to be a lot of money to participate but there are considerable expenses, which are incurred as a result of this venture i.e. hotels, insurance, supplies etc. Since our inception we have risen in excess of one million dollars for the N.L.E.O.M.F. and are nationally recognized as the largest private and or corporate sponsor.

How do I get home?

Each rider is responsible for making their own return travel arrangements, including their luggage and bicycles. Anyone who is having difficulty finding a ride should speak to a member of the Chapter II executive board to coordinate with another member to carpool.