Law Enforcement Alliance of America
Type | Non-profit organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4) |
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James J. Fotis, Executive Director | |
Main organ | The LEAA Advisor |
Website | leaa |
The Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) is a non-profit,
LEAA publishes a magazine, Shield, and a newsletter, "The LEAA Advisor". It works to highlight incidents of civilian self-defense like that in which Harry Beckwith interrupted seven criminals in the process of stealing firearms from his gun store, ensuring six of them could be safely arrested by police.[2]
The Law Enforcement Alliance of America is a non-profit organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(4). Due to LEAA's legislative activities, contributions to LEAA are not tax-deductible as a donation or business expense. Dues and contributions are not refundable.
Critics have said that the organization is a "stealth PAC", funneling corporate monies into state judicial elections. The organization was sued in Texas in 2002 for allegedly failing to disclose campaign contributors.[3]
In 2002, LEAA spent $1.5-2 million to air ads against Democratic candidate