About Us

The Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc. (ECLEF) is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1987 and was formerly known as the Erie County Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc.  ECLEF supports law enforcement and allied stake-holders in community safety with resources that are not always available due to department budget restrictions or accessibility.

Our Foundation:

• Provides grant-funding for needed specialized training opportunities and assets for Erie County law enforcement departments and allied community-safety stakeholders.

• Coordinates free training for law enforcement in specialized areas such as bio-terrorism; drug identification, bomb-threat assessment, crypto-currency among many other important and timely topics.

• Programs and hosts - for free - the annual Safe Schools Initiative Seminar and the Safe Places Seminar for schools, law enforcement, businesses & workplaces, houses of worship, military bases, nonprofit service providers, residential complexes, public transportation and open space operations.

• Recognizes outstanding contributions to public safety by our law enforcement community and others at our annual Awards Dinner.

Every citizen has a stake in protecting and serving our community. By contributing to the Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation, you play a large role in making Western New York a safer andbetter place to live.