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Police and law enforcement perks

Programs that list police, sheriffs, troopers and corrections staff where the official page says so.

18 listings. Each listing shows the date we last checked it (most recent 2026-10-21). See all.

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Verizon first responder discount

Discounted mobile and Fios home internet plans for verified first responders.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcementVolunteersRetired respondersFamilies of fallen responders and service members

What the official page says
  • Verizon's page says the discount is for active and retired firefighters, police and EMS workers, including volunteers, and immediate family of those fallen in the line of duty.
  • Verification uses ID.me; the page says you may need documents such as pay stubs, retiree or pension statements, an employee ID, or an agency affidavit for fallen-responder family.
  • The page says it can be combined with other Verizon offers except teacher, nurse, student and military discounts, and that you may be asked to re-verify periodically.
  • The page also lists a first responder accessories discount and priority network access; current promo prices change, so read the page.

Verification: ID.me · Ends: Not stated on page (promotions change)

Official source: Verizon: first responders

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-17. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is manual-only (terms bar automated access); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Phone & internet Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying Manual check needed

AT&T first responder wireless discount

25% off qualifying AT&T Unlimited plans for eligible active first responder agency staff and volunteers, per AT&T's offer terms.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVolunteers

What the official page says
  • AT&T's offer terms say eligibility is for qualified active employees or volunteers of eligible state, local or private primary first responder agencies (law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, and PSAP/911 centers).
  • You must provide proof of eligibility, eligibility is recertified annually, and the offer is available only in select locations or channels.
  • The terms describe 25% off wireless service on a qualifying Unlimited plan, applied after AutoPay or paperless discounts, and say it may not stack with other offers.
  • AT&T also runs FirstNet and Family, which its page describes as up to 20% off popular unlimited plans for families of FirstNet users.

Verification: Proof of eligibility to AT&T · Ends: Not stated; AT&T may discontinue in select jurisdictions

Official source: AT&T: first responder discount program · AT&T: offer terms (legal text) · AT&T: FirstNet and Family

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Offer terms read via search excerpt of AT&T legal text 2026-10-17 (the legal pop-up link may not open directly; use the program page). Re-confirm. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is manual-only (terms bar automated access); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Phone & internet Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying Manual check needed

T-Mobile first responder plans

Discounted T-Mobile plans for eligible first responders who verify within 45 days and re-verify yearly.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVolunteersRetired respondersFamilies of fallen responders and service members

What the official page says
  • T-Mobile's support page lists state or local firefighters and volunteer firefighters, state or local law enforcement, active EMT certification holders, paid ambulance drivers or paramedics, search and rescue members, and 911 dispatchers, plus pensioned retirees and immediate family of a responder lost in the line of duty.
  • You must be the account's Billing Responsible Party and Primary Account Holder.
  • The page says to verify within 45 days of activation or risk a price increase of up to $20 per line, and that yearly verification is required.
  • Check the page for whether your specific organization and role qualify.

Verification: Documents submitted in your T-Mobile account · Ends: Not stated (limited-time terms apply)

Official source: T-Mobile: first responder verification

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Official support page via search excerpt 2026-10-17. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is stopped (site blocked our checker); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Auto Ends 2026-12-31 Official page read in full Manual check needed

Ford tire discount for first responders and military

$80 off four qualifying tires at participating Ford, Lincoln or Quick Lane locations through Dec 31, 2026.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVeteransActive duty, Guard and Reserve

What the official page says
  • Ford's program page says tires must be purchased and installed 1/1/2026 to 12/31/2026 at a participating Ford Dealer, Lincoln, or Quick Lane retailer.
  • You verify through ID.me to get a program-provided Hero Code, and give that code to the dealership to get the $80 discount.
  • The page says the same Hero Code can be used twice per calendar year.

Verification: ID.me (Hero Code) · Ends: 2026-12-31

Official source: Ford tire discount program

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-17. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is not cleared for automated reads (terms not yet reviewed); a person must re-read it in a normal browser. Ends 12/31/2026 per the last read, so confirm before you rely on it.

Auto Ends 2026-12-31 Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying Manual check needed

Pep Boys first responder Wednesday oil change

$50 Pennzoil full synthetic oil change on Wednesdays with a valid first responder ID, in store, through Dec 31, 2026.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchers

What the official page says
  • Pep Boys' page lists firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers.
  • The offer is valid 1/1/26 to 12/31/26, in-store only, and requires a valid fire, police, EMT, paramedic or 911 dispatch ID.
  • The page says the oil change includes a filter up to $4.99 and an additional cost applies for oil above 5 quarts.

Verification: Show valid first responder ID in store · Ends: 2026-12-31

Official source: Pep Boys: first responders discount

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Official page via search excerpt 2026-10-17 (page could not be read directly; re-confirm in a browser). Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is stopped (site blocked our checker); a person must re-read it in a normal browser. Ends 12/31/2026 per the last read, so confirm before you rely on it.

Auto Ends 2026-12-31 Official page read in full Manual check needed

Hyundai first responders program ($500 bonus)

$500 bonus toward a new or unused Hyundai for eligible active first responders, delivery between Jan 7 and Dec 31, 2026.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVolunteers

What the official page says
  • Hyundai's terms say you must take delivery from January 7, 2026 to December 31, 2026 at a participating dealer.
  • The terms list active police officers, sheriffs and deputies, correctional officers, state troopers, federal law enforcement officers, paid or volunteer firefighters, EMT/paramedics, 911 dispatchers, or a spouse of a first responder.
  • You must provide verifiable proof of active service, and credit approval and a finance or lease contract are required. The bonus is applied toward the price or down payment and is not a cash rebate.
  • The terms note you should confirm the offer complies with any ethics or gift-acceptance rules that apply to you.

Verification: Proof of active service at the dealer · Ends: 2026-12-31

Official source: Hyundai: first responders program

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-17. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is manual-only (terms bar automated access); a person must re-read it in a normal browser. Ends 12/31/2026 per the last read, so confirm before you rely on it.

Auto Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying Manual check needed

Chrysler first responders $500 bonus cash

$500 off select 2026 and 2027 Chrysler vehicles for eligible first responders after third-party verification.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVolunteers

What the official page says
  • Chrysler's page lists police officers, sheriffs and deputies, correctional officers, state troopers, federal law enforcement, 911 operators and dispatchers, career and volunteer firefighters, and EMTs and paramedics; in certain cases spouses are eligible.
  • You request an authorization number through a third-party verification service and present it at a participating franchised dealer.
  • The page says the offer applies to select vehicles (it names the 2026/2027 Pacifica and 2026 Voyager). Read the page for the current model list and dates.

Verification: Third-party authorization number · Ends: See official page

Official source: Chrysler: first responder incentive

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Official page via search excerpt 2026-10-17. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is stopped (site blocked our checker); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Gear & apparel Official page read in full Manual check needed

Oakley Standard Issue

Direct-rate Oakley eyewear and gear for qualifying military, federal and state/local law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcementVeteransActive duty, Guard and ReserveRetired responders

What the official page says
  • Oakley's qualifications page lists active duty, veterans, National Guard, reservists, Coast Guard, military retirees, federal law enforcement and federal fire/emergency response, and state and local law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel (ID verification).
  • You register for an Oakley Standard Issue account; the page does not state a discount percentage, so check the site for current pricing.

Verification: Account registration with ID verification · Ends: Not stated

Official source: Oakley SI: qualifications

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-17. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is stopped (site blocked our checker); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Gear & apparel Lower confidence: confirm on the official page Manual check needed

Nike first responder and medical professional discount

Nike has a help page for a first responder and medical professional discount; its title states 10% off.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement

What the official page says
  • The page title on Nike's site reads 'First Responder and Medical Professional Discount: 10% Off'.
  • Nike's help page requires JavaScript, so we could not read the full terms. Open the page for eligibility and how verification works.

Verification: See Nike page · Ends: Not verified

Official source: Nike Help: first responder discount

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Page title only (page needs JavaScript); LOWER confidence. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is manual-only (terms bar automated access); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Verification hubs Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying Manual check needed

ID.me first responder verification and ID.me Shop

ID.me is a verification service many retailers use for first responder offers. Verification is free for you.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVolunteersRetired responders

What the official page says
  • ID.me's page lists police officers, sheriffs, state troopers, corrections officers, federal officers, volunteer and career firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers.
  • Two routes: enter agency, certification or registry information, or upload documents. ID.me says document uploads are reviewed within 60 seconds.
  • Accepted active documents per ID.me's help center: an ID card, training certification, signed verification letter on official letterhead, pay stub, or notification of personnel action (the last two are not accepted for Canadian responders). Retired: retired ID or badge, pension statement, or certificate of retirement.
  • Not accepted: expired IDs (unless a valid retiree ID issued after retirement), paper IDs, federal agency IDs, and transcripts, logos, business cards, emblems or uniform photos without proper identification.

Verification: ID.me · Ends: n/a

Official source: ID.me: first responders · ID.me Help: documents that prove first responder status · ID.me Help: verify your first responder status

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Official pages read via search excerpts 2026-10-17. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is stopped (site blocked our checker); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Verification hubs Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying Manual check needed

ExpertVoice (Fire, EMS and first responder teams)

Free membership platform where verified members can access brand pro-program pricing.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcementVeteransActive duty, Guard and Reserve

What the official page says
  • ExpertVoice's support pages describe joining the Military, Law Enforcement, or Fire/EMT/First Responder team and verifying by official email or by uploading proof.
  • Support text lists proof such as an unexpired ID, a recent pay stub, a signed Red Card, or an EMT certificate, and says review is generally within 24 to 48 hours (details summarized from search excerpt; confirm on their page).
  • Available brands and discounts depend on the team you are verified for.

Verification: Official email or document upload · Ends: n/a

Official source: ExpertVoice: Fire and EMS · ExpertVoice support: joining as military, law enforcement or fire/EMT

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Official support pages via search excerpt 2026-10-17; details to re-confirm. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is manual reads only (terms under review); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Verification hubs Lower confidence: confirm on the official page Manual check needed

GOVX ID verification

GOVX is a verification and discount service used by many outdoor, travel and gear brands.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcementVeteransActive duty, Guard and ReserveRetired responders

What the official page says
  • GOVX's support center documents GOVX ID and which groups it verifies. Which groups a given brand accepts is set by that brand, so check each offer.
  • See GOVX's support pages for the exact verification methods and groups.

Verification: GOVX ID · Ends: n/a

Official source: GOVX support: groups verified

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Link found via official support listing 2026-10-17; page text not read in full; LOWER confidence. Manual check needed: not re-checked 2026-10-21 because this site is stopped (site blocked our checker); a person must re-read it in a normal browser.

Events & outdoors Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying

1st Tix (free event tickets for first responders)

Nonprofit that offers free event tickets to verified first responders; recipients pay a small delivery fee.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVolunteersRetired responders

What the official page says
  • The 1st Tix home page says it provides tickets to currently serving and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses and 911 dispatchers, and that 1st Tix is powered by Vet Tix (the Veteran Tickets Foundation).
  • The home page says responders sign up online, 1st Tix verifies their service, and members request tickets to events that interest them, then pay a small delivery fee to receive the free tickets.
  • A VA News article (read via search excerpt on 2026-10-17) also mentions volunteer firefighters and ID.me verification; the home page we read does not state the verification method, so check the site's sign-up page for current rules and fees.

Verification: 1st Tix verifies your service at sign-up (see its site for the method) · Ends: n/a

Official source: 1st Tix · VA News: 1st Tix

Last verified 2026-10-19 (ET). Method: Official home page text read in full 2026-10-19; VA News details from a search excerpt 2026-10-17.

Housing & money Official page read in full

Tunnel to Towers Fallen First Responder Home Program

Nonprofit program that supports young families of fallen first responders with a home; check eligibility rules on its page.

Families of fallen responders and service membersFirefightersPolice and law enforcement

What the official page says
  • Tunnel to Towers eligibility page: the death was after September 11, 2001, and was either in the line of duty or authorized training with at least one surviving biological or legally adopted child aged 18 or younger, or caused by department-verified, service-connected 9/11 toxic exposure with a child aged 21 or younger.
  • The surviving parent and the responder must not have been divorced at the time of death, and the surviving parent must not be currently remarried, engaged, or cohabitating.
  • The page says priority goes to applicants whose family has remained unchanged since the time of death.

Verification: Application to the foundation · Ends: n/a

Official source: Tunnel to Towers: requirements and eligibility

Last verified 2026-10-21 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-21 (no changes found).

Benefits & survivors Official page read in full

Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Program

Federal program (Bureau of Justice Assistance) with death, disability and educational assistance benefits for eligible public safety officers and their survivors.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcementFamilies of fallen responders and service membersVolunteers

What the official page says
  • BJA's PSOB benefits page describes three application types: death benefits, disability benefits, and Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance (which starts with an education prescreen).
  • Death and disability applications have a Part A completed by the applicant and a Part B completed by the employing agency, and the system builds a document checklist from your answers.
  • Denied claimants have 33 days to appeal to a hearing officer and 33 days to appeal to the BJA Director, per the page. PSOB phone: 1-888-744-6513 (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern).
  • Eligibility is set by federal law and regulation. This is general information, not legal advice.

Verification: Online application at PSOB · Ends: Claims have filing deadlines; see PSOB

Official source: BJA: PSOB benefits

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-17.

Health & crisis support Official page, key details read: re-confirm before relying

Safe Call Now (first responder crisis line)

Confidential 24/7 crisis referral helpline for first responders and families: (206) 459-3020.

FirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)Police and law enforcement911 dispatchersVolunteersRetired responders

What the official page says
  • Safe Call Now's site shows its phone number, (206) 459-3020. Its FAQ and About pages (summarized from search excerpts) describe a confidential helpline staffed by current or former first responder peers.
  • If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

Verification: None required · Ends: n/a

Official source: Safe Call Now · Safe Call Now: FAQ

Last verified 2026-10-17 (ET). Method: Phone number read on official home page 2026-10-17; service description from search excerpt.

Housing & money Official page read in full

HUD Good Neighbor Next Door (50% off HUD-owned homes)

Federal program: eligible full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs can buy certain HUD-owned homes in revitalization areas at 50% off the list price, then must live there 36 months.

Police and law enforcementFirefightersEMS (EMTs and paramedics)

What the official page says
  • HUD's page says law enforcement officers, pre-K to 12th grade teachers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians can get a discount of 50% from the list price of an eligible HUD home, and the buyer must live in it for 36 months as their principal residence.
  • Eligible single-family homes are in revitalization areas and are listed through the program for seven days. If more than one person makes an offer on a home, HUD picks the buyer by random lottery. The number of homes is limited and the list changes weekly.
  • HUD's fact sheet says you must work full-time in the eligible job and intend to stay in it for 12 months after closing, and a firefighter or EMT must choose a home in their service area. Neither you nor your spouse may own other residential property when you make the offer or in the 12 months before it.
  • You sign a second mortgage and note (a "silent second") for the discount; no interest or payments are due if you meet the 36-month occupancy requirement. The fact sheet says the down payment is $100 with FHA-insured financing, and offers go through a HUD-registered real estate broker.
  • General information, not financial or legal advice. HUD's rules decide who qualifies.

Verification: Full-time eligible employment under HUD's rules; offer made through a HUD-registered broker · Ends: n/a (ongoing program; homes listed weekly)

Official source: HUD: Good Neighbor Next Door · HUD fact sheet (PDF)

Last verified 2026-10-19 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-19 (HUD program page and HUD fact sheet PDF).

Housing & money Official page read in full

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for first responders

Federal student loan program: qualifying federal Direct Loans can be forgiven after 120 qualifying payments while you work for a qualifying public service employer, which can include fire and police departments.

FirefightersPolice and law enforcementEMS (EMTs and paramedics)

What the official page says
  • The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's guide for first responders says PSLF allows qualifying federal student loans to be forgiven after 10 years (120 months) of qualifying payments while working for a qualifying public service employer. It says serving as a firefighter or police officer may qualify you, and other first responders may qualify if they work for qualifying employers such as government entities or non-profits.
  • The guide says only federal Direct Loans qualify, and most other federal loans can be consolidated into a new Direct Consolidation Loan to qualify.
  • The guide says to use the Department of Education's PSLF Help Tool (studentaid.gov/pslf) to check your next steps and submit the PSLF form, and to submit an updated form each year. The 120 payments do not have to be consecutive.
  • The guide's PDF file is dated November 2022, and repayment-plan rules can change. Confirm current rules at studentaid.gov before you act. General information, not financial or legal advice.

Verification: Employer certifies your employment on the PSLF form · Ends: n/a

Official source: CFPB: Guide for first responders with student debt (PDF)

Last verified 2026-10-19 (ET). Method: Full page text read 2026-10-19 (CFPB guide PDF, file dated November 2022).

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