Q. Does the Fraternal Order of Police solicit donations
via the telephone?
A. The National Fraternal Order of Police does not conduct telephone
solicitations. However, some State and local FOP lodges do. If you
have a question about a telephone call you received requesting that
you make a donation to the FOP, please contact our local FOP lodge
at
513-932-5367 or you can e-mail us at: webmaster-at-wcfop103.org
Q. What is the Fraternal Order of Police?
A. The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization
of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000 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 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.
Q. Who are the members of the Fraternal Order of Police?
A. The Fraternal Order of Police is comprised of over 325,000
regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law
enforcement officers of the United States, any state or political
subdivision thereof, or any agency.
Q. What services does the Fraternal Order of Police provide?
A. The Fraternal Order of Police is a full service member
representation organization. The membership of each local lodge
determines the services that are provided by his/her local lodge.
The members of each State Lodge determine what services are provided
by the State Lodge. The National Fraternal Order of Police provides
a wide variety of services.
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 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 your local Fraternal Order of
Police lodge who will assist you through the membership process.
Note: Above material provided by the National
Grand Lodge.
