F.O.P. !
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Proud to be F.O.P. ! |
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| The State of Connecticut Fraternal Order of Police |
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The Fraternal Order of Police is the nation's largest law enforcement
organization, with over 300,000 members and over 2,100 lodges throughout the United States. Founded
in 1915, the F.O.P. represents professional, full time officers from all agencies of law enforcement.
Active membership in the Fraternal Order of Police is open to all full time law enforcement officers and retired officers,
regardless of rank. Municipal, county, state and federal government officers are eligible for
membership.
The F.O.P. is law enforcement officers striving to improve their profession by improving
working conditions, wages and benefits and by monitoring legislation affecting
law enforcement on the local, state and
national levels.
A Local Lodge is a fraternal organization made up of law enforcement officers from a given
community or area. The Local Lodge is an independent body in the conduct of its own affairs. The
Local Lodge officers are elected and Constitution and By-Laws are drafted and approved in
conformity with State and National By-Laws. The activities of the Local Lodge in its own community
are innumerable. Each Local Lodge is a member of the State Lodge and is represented at state board
meetings and conferences by trustees and delegates elected by the local membership.
The Connecticut State Lodge has its own Executive Board and Board of Trustees with its own
Constitution and By-Laws. The Connecticut State Lodge provides specific programs and assistance
needed for the Local Lodges of Connecticut. The State Lodge also assists with many different
charitable organizations and groups within Connecticut. Although we do not represent Connecticut
police officers in collective bargaining, all members are Connecticut police officers. |