Behind the Badge Foundation

“The executive committee is made up of 11 members of the board of directors. In accordance with the by-laws, they are empowered to make board decisions should the entire board be unable to meet.”

“Bruce r. Mccaw and craig stewart have a business relationship.”

“Notification will be made to all board members with instructions on how to view the draft material prior to its filing. A draft of the final copy of the form 990 is emailed to each director - asking them to review and submit questions/concerns to the executive director for clarification prior to filing with the irs.”

“Annually a letter with a copy of the foundation's conflict of interest is mailed to each director asking them to read the policy, complete the questionnaire and mail back to the foundation. Any new conflicts are addressed during the executive session of the next board meeting; or, before if warranted.”

“The finance committee or select committee reviews staff compensation by position and compares each based on the united way wage and benefit survey as well as the non-profit times- king county washington non-profit salary report for similar-size positions and organizations. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Behind the badge foundation is a trusted resource providing comprehensive support to washington state's law enforcement agencies, families and communities after an officer has died or suffered serious injury in the line of duty. Because we have walked in their shoes, we bring compassion and understanding to those rocked by tragedy. Our experience allows us to respond to with insight, information the mission of behind the badge foundation is to honor the sacrifices of officers who have suffered a line of duty death or catastrophic injury by: 1) serving as the trusted resource to families and surviving officers; 2) providing immediate and ongoing support and 3) maintaining the law enforcement memorial as eternal recognition and remembrance for fallen washington officers. Providing outreach, services and training to the law enforcment community for long term welness and sucide reduction.”

“Behind the badge foundation helps families and agencies cope with trauma, grief and loss after a line of duty death, suicide or serious injury by connecting families with experts in their field. Training, response and resource experts have an understanding of the law enforcement culture, recognizing the unique dynamics experienced by law enforcement families. Behind the badge foundation's line of duty death response team (loddrt) is sanctioned by the washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs (waspc). The loddrt is a support to affected law enforcement agencies upon the death of one of their own. The loddrt members are experts in their field. All team members are certified under the incident command system (ics). Memorial expenses for officers killed in the line of duty. The foundation donates to each line of duty death memorial - offsetting the costs of the memorial. National police week - assist 51 surviving members with travel and lodging to washington dc, for national police week. Survivor outreach and support. Annual memorial ceremony and maintenance and repairs of the law enforcement memorial in olympia, wa including monthly maintenance and cleaning as well as repairs to cracked pavers.”

“Behind the badge foundation's law enforcement family network (lefn) works to increase wellness, strengthen law enforcement families, reduce the effects of post-traumatic stress, and support suicide prevention efforts. For over 15 years, lefn has provided statewide support through regional programming and resources. Operating in nine regions, lefn offers peer-to-peer gatherings, educational speakers, and opportunities for family engagement that foster resilience and connection. The annual lefn conference convenes families from across washington for workshops, professional presentations, and networking opportunities. These programs strengthen family support systems, address the unique challenges of law enforcement life, and promote the overall well-being of officers and their families.”

“The process for selection of the accounting firm has not changed from the prior year.”