FOP

General Information

The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers,
with more than 330,000 members in more than 2,200 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protection and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation.

No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer,
and no one knows police officers better than the FOP

Mission Statement

FOP - Mission Statement

We, the law enforcement officers of the United States and of the several states and political subdivisions thereof, as representatives and delegates of state and subordinate lodges, do hereby associate the several lodges we represent and the members thereof for the following purposes:

To support and defend the Constitution of the United States;
to inculcate loyalty and allegiance to the United State of America;
to promote and foster the enforcement of law and order;
to improve the individual and collective proficiency of our members in the performance of their duties;
to encourage fraternal, educational, charitable and social activities among law enforcement officers;
to advocate and strive for uniform application of the civil service merit system for appointment and promotion;
to support the improvement of the standard of living and working conditions of the law enforcement profession through every legal and ethical means available;
to create and maintain tradition of esprit de corps insuring fidelity to duty under all conditions and circumstances;
to cultivate a spirit of fraternalism and mutual helpfulness among our members and the people we serve;
to increase the efficiency of the law enforcement profession and thus more firmly to establish the confidence of the public in the service dedicated to the protection of life and property.

The following 19 Lodge members have donated $3,405 to the Lodge for 2024 over and above their annual dues payments. I would like to acknowledge them and on behalf of the membership thank them for their generosity.

Our 2024 Contributors: 21 members who contributed $3,555.00

  • Jerry Skillett $1,500
  • Steve Tretter $350
  • Mike Kish $200
  • Ed Patterson Jr. $200
  • Joe Bellomo $150
  • Roger Santini $125
  • John Ross $100
  • Al Girimonte $100
  • Ralph Savercool $100
  • Frank McDaniel $100
  • Ed O'Connor $100
  • Marie Zolfo $140
  • Ken Kavowras $60
  • John Redmond $50
  • Sam Hoffman $50
  • Joe Culbert $50
  • John McLoughlin $50
  • Dan Masterson $50
  • Mark Cosentino $40
  • Dan Grossane $25
  • Tom Sullivan $15

One family...working together!

What Is the Fraternal Order of Police Associates (FOPA)?

The FOPA is a civilian affiliate of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Our members are friends and families of law enforcement Officers, responsible and respected business persons, professional men and women, and citizens from all walks of life-people willing to devote a portion of their time and efforts toward assisting the various law enforcement agencies of our communities, states and nation.

The FOPA is part of a national organization known as the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Associates with local Lodges throughout the nation. The GLFOPA is a non-stock charitable corporation as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Lodges that are members of the GLFOPA are entitled to share the tax exempt status. Any contributions made to those Lodges are tax exempt. The corporation is a non-partisan organization without regard to race, creed, color or religious belief.

The FOPA's interests revolve around law enforcement and the men and women that have dedicated their lives to the protection of ours.
The FOPA actively supports legislation, charitable causes, and all law enforcement efforts on a local, state and national level.

Goals of the FOPA

The FOPA is an organization formed for the purpose of increasing our understanding of the rights, duties and problems of law enforcement officers; of fostering respect for them; and of bettering conditions under which they serve society. We accomplish this through public relations, as well as legislative and educational efforts. It is our aim and objective to support law enforcement throughout our country in every way possible. We believe that Law is the safeguard to freedom, and it is our duty to defend it.

National History of the FOPA

The Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Associates was formed on August 27, 1967; organized on August 10, 1973; incorporated on March 21, 2005; and received its tax exempt ruling on April 13, 2006.
Nationally, we are a proud corporate sponsor of Easter Seals, actively involved in legislation, and supportive of all Law Enforcement programs.

Functions and Activities of the Associate Lodges of the FOPA

Associate Lodges work to assist their parent Lodge. They provide law enforcement agencies with dedicated public support.
Many Associate Lodges present scholarships to dependents of law enforcement officers and Associate members.
Associate Lodges donate funds to officers in need or distress, provide funds for various law enforcement needs and youth programs, and present awards to recognize outstanding and dedicated law enforcement officers and Associate members.
Associate Lodges hold joint social functions enjoyed by members, family, and friends.

Benefits of the FOPA

Membership in the Grand Lodge FOPA entitles you to the following benefits:

  • National fraternalism with our law enforcement family.
  • Professional membership cards, decals, and emblems which are recognized nationally.
  • Recognition of outstanding achievements through various awards programs.
  • The opportunity to attend and vote at State and National FOPA Conferences.

Do You Believe

  • in a better State, Community, and Country?
  • in professional Law Enforcement?
  • in protection for your family, home and business?
  • in a united effort to safeguard freedom?

If you answered YES, you are a candidate for membership in the FOPA!

Q. What is the Fraternal Order of Police?

A. The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's larest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 356,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and and employee representation.

Q. Does the Fraternal Order of Police solicit donations via the telephone?

A. The National Fraternal Order of Police does not conduct telephone solicitations, Howerver, some State and local FOP lodges do. If you have a question about a telephone call you received requestion that you make a donation to the FOP, please contact the local FOP lodge in you area or the FOP State Lodge in your state.

Q. Am I eligible to join the Fraternal Order of Police?

A. If you are a regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officer of the United States, any state or political subdivision the thereof, or any agency, then you can become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. If you are a family member of a Fraternal Order of Police member, you may join the FOP Auxiliary. If you are a supporter of law enforcement, you may join the FOP Associates. Please contact you local Fraternal Order of Police lodge, which will assist you through the membership process.

Q. What services does the Fraternal Order of Police provide?

A. The Fraternal Order of Police is a full-service member representation porganization. The membership of each local lodge determines the services that are provided by thheir local lodge. The members of each State Lodge determine what services are provided by the State Lodge. The National Fraternal Order of Police profides a wide variety of services.

Q. Who are the members of the Fraternal Order of Police?

A. The Fraternal Order of Police is composed of more than 356,000 regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officers of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency.

Police Relief Fund / Emergency Medical Squad

The Police Relief Fund and the Emergency Medical Squad is a FREE benefit that all active and retired members of the service receive (this bnefit includes spouses, children and parents)

Benefits include, but are not limited to: Ambulance to/from New York City up to 250 miles; medical equipment: oxygen therapy, pulmonary aid supplies, wheel chairs, electrical hospital beds, crutches, canes, tens unit therapy and other durable medical rquipment.

Police rlief Fund / Emergency Medical Sqd

1-718-626-9320, 1-718-626-9321

(See our website for benefit information)