THE ASSIST THE OFFICER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DALLAS POLICE OFFICERS THAT HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, SUFFER A SERIOUS ILLNESS OR A CATASTROPHIC EVENT. MAY RECOGNIZE CITIZENS THAT COME TO THE AID OF AN ON-DUTY OFFICER IN A LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. PROVIDES COUNSELING TO SWORN MEMBERS OF THE DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDES A LINE OF DUTY DEATH BENEFIT TO SWORN POLICE IN THE DALLAS AREA. CONTRIBUTES TO OTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SIMILAR PROGRAMS. ASSIST THE OFFICER FOUNDATION IS A 501 (C) (3) SEC., 170 OF THE IRS.