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National Fraternal Order of Police | |
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| Abbreviation | FOP |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1915 |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Location | |
Members | 373,000 (2023) |
Key people | Patrick Yoes (President) |
| Website | fop |
The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is a fraternal organization consisting of sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. It reports a membership of over 355,000 members organized in 2,100 local chapters (lodges), state lodges, and the national Grand Lodge. The organization attempts to improve the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation.[1]
FOP subordinate lodges may be police unions and/or fraternal organizations, as the FOP has both Labor Lodges and Fraternal Lodges, and describes itself as a "full service member representation organization."[1] It lobbies Congress and regulatory agencies on behalf of law enforcement officers, provides labor representation, promotes legal defense for officers, and offers resources such as "legal research."
- ^ a b "Frequently Asked Questions Archived 2008-05-09 at the Wayback Machine." Fraternal Order of Police. Retrieved June 19, 2020.