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MAP VS. OTHER POLICE UNIONS
The clear choice for Illinois police officers.
When your bargaining unit’s contract window opens, you have a choice. Compare what truly matters for rank-and-file officers, detectives, sergeants, and lieutenants: strong legal defense, real legislative wins that protect your career and family, and personalized advocacy that matches management’s resources.
MAP - THE PREMIUM CHOICE
Deep bench of dedicated labor attorneys. A dedicated attorney is assigned to YOUR chapter (not shared business agents), with the full team available for bargaining, arbitration, discipline defense & complex cases. Matches or exceeds management resources.
OTHER POLICE UNIONS
Far fewer attorneys than MAP. This is critical: MAP's deep bench means it can deploy attorneys to multiple incidents simultaneously, while a union with limited attorneys cannot.
MAP - THE PREMIUM CHOICE
Attorney + experienced LE Board member assigned to every chapter. MAP drafts and prosecutes unfair labor practices and grievances on behalf of its chapters. Street-level insight + top-tier legal firepower. "Help Those Who Help Others."
OTHER POLICE UNIONS
Limited support due to a small number of attorneys. In many cases you receive a business agent, not a licensed attorney. Management always has a lawyer at the table — so should you.
MAP - THE PREMIUM CHOICE
24-Hour Critical Incident Hotline (630-905-0663) — direct access to a board member AND an attorney when it matters most. MAP will send a lawyer directly to the scene. Critical incident attorneys are Force Science Certified and highly experienced in use of force and criminal law. MAP provides separate attorneys for the officer involved in an OIS and for witness officers, ensuring no conflicts of interest. Line-of-duty death/disability benefits.
OTHER POLICE UNIONS
Emergency number listed on their website. Nowhere does it guarantee a lawyer will respond to the scene.
MAP - THE PREMIUM CHOICE
MAP employs a full-time dedicated lobbyist in Springfield. When MAP sees a problem affecting officers, it acts — drafting and passing real legislation that protects members. Proven achievements include PEDA protection and expansion, and preventing municipalities from terminating officers based upon disability, and Tier 2 advocacy. MAP can point to a track record of legislative wins that directly benefit its members.
OTHER POLICE UNIONS
It is unknown whether they employ a full-time lobbyist. Other police unions place little to no emphasis on proactive lawmaking for the benefit of their members. When problems arise, they are not at the table in Springfield fighting to fix them. MAP is.
MAP - THE PREMIUM CHOICE
Track record of winning complex arbitrations, grievances, and constitutional challenges, including amicus curiae filings before the Illinois Supreme Court. High-stakes police and public safety labor experience.
OTHER POLICE UNIONS
Unknown.
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