What does COAD mean in PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

What It Does

The purpose of the Correctional Officers Association of Delaware is to serve as a voice on behalf of correctional officers throughout the state. COAD advocates for government policies that are favorable to correctional officers, including better wages and benefits packages. The organization also provides support and resources to their members in order to help them succeed both professionally and personally. Through educational opportunities, legal aid services, financial assistance programs, health care counseling, suicide prevention training, psychological evaluations, bereavement support services, scholarships for COAD members or their dependents, conferences/seminars at discounted rates, discounts on products through member-only stores - COAD helps its members have accesses to essential resources needed while maintaining employment as a correctional officer in Delaware. Membership Benefits: Membership with COAD offers various benefits that can be helpful when it comes to managing finances related to healthcare costs or job-related expenses such as uniforms or equipment upgrades. With its collective bargaining power, members can benefit from increased salary levels along with secure pensions after retiring from service. Additionally, members are entitled access exclusive discounts on goods and services offered through COAD’s partnership network. Lastly but not least is professional development opportunities where specialized training (such as "use of force" courses) are offered by private instructors at reduced prices amongst other educational benefits upon membership registration with COAD.