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  1. Established: 1961
  2. Purpose: to improve law enforcement officers‚Äô efforts to prevent crime and apprehend criminals
  3. Members: 104,000
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  5. The American Federation of Police is an organization of government and private law officers who work together to help prevent crime and bring criminals to justice. The federation offers training, a job placement service, and workshops to its members. It also gives weekly awards in 24 categories recognizing bravery and service. The organization publishes Police Times and Who‚Äôs Who in American Law Enforcement.