Police Officer Assistance Trust

Police Officer Assistance Trust "POAT" provides gifts to the children of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty or on active duty while serving the citizens of Miami-Dade County. This year, there are 68 children in the program, representing 14 different agencies. This program symbolizes the law enforcement community reaching out and remembering the children of those officers who gave their lives protecting and serving the rest of us.

It is important that these children know that their parent's sacrifice is not forgotten.

Click on Button to make a One time Donation to: "Holiday Remembrances" POAT's motto is "Serving Those Who Serve" - The holiday season is a time of sharing love and joy with friends and family, and these 68 children who lost a parent in service to our community need some special care.  This is an annual event for the minor children of officers who died in the line of duty or while on active duty serving the citizens of Miami-Dade County. The children are reminded that the community has not forgotten the sacrifice made by their mother or father.  A holiday package, including gifts and a check from POAT, is delivered to each child.  In 2010, 68 children representing 14 law enforcement agencies are being remembered. Officers from throughout the county will be manning collection tables and accepting donations during the evening and weekend hours beginning Friday, November 26 through Thursday, December 23, 2010.  Please stop by and support these surviving children as they cope with another holiday without their beloved parent by their side. Make a donation and pick up a keepsake at the following area malls: Aventura Mall – 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Dadeland Mall – 7535 Dadeland Boulevard, Miami The Falls Shopping Center – 8888 SW 136th Street, Miami Village of Merrick Park – 342 San Lorenzo Avenue, Coral Gables Southland Mall – 20505 S. Dixie Highway, Miami Please visit http://www.poat.org/ for complete information on the program and its complete mission.