Any person who is a bona fide active and paid member, or honorably retired from of any regular Law Enforcement Agency, who has risked his/her life to save a human life, or whose life has been at imminent risk of danger from an armed adversary, shall be eligible to apply for active membership in the Association. Not to be considered for active membership are Sheriffs, Prosecutors, or other elected or appointed officials. Effective 9/25/2002, honorably retired Law Enforcement Officers are eligible to join the NJHL. All membership rights, privileges, and benefits will be afforded to them EXCEPT that they will be ineligible to receive a death assistance contribution. Additionally, any new members joining post-retirement after 2/1/2017, are also ineligible to participate in the scholarship program. (Please note Date of Birth is a Mandatory Field)Requirements
Upon retirement, a member in good standing shall be eligible to remain as an Active Member of this Organization.
Any member in good standing who is terminated or voluntarily leaves Law Enforcement (before retirement) or is convicted of a crime, shall no longer be eligible to maintain his/her Active Membership status.
The final determination of eligibility shall be at the discretion of the Executive Board of the Honor Legion.New Membership Information
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