What is the FOP and why should I join?

That is the question everyone asks.  The FOP is a family organization that protects and helps other officer during the time of need.  They work for law enforcement on a national level and the more people working together the better.  We are setting up discounts for mortgages, travel and other things also.

What does the FOP offer?

• Honor Guard
• Political Lobby Efforts
• Educational Services/Training
• Scholarship Assistance Program
• Legal Protection plans for you and your family
• Labor Negotiations

What are the FOP's Political Lobby Efforts?

• Only Voice of Law Enforcement appointed to the Bush Transition Team
• FOP National President appointed to the new "Homeland Security Team"
• Over 321,000 Members
• National Legislative Office - Washington DC
• Partnership with Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs

How much does membership cost?

• Dues for Lake Washington Lodge #22 are $40 per year
• Legal Defense Plan is purchased individually and is not included in the dues.

Who can be members?

• Commissioned Law Enforcement-- Full benefits
• Corrections with Powers of Arrest (No matter how limited)-- Full benefits
• Associate Membership: Employees in the law enforcement field without powers of arrest, Friends of law enforcement, Businesses-- Limited benefits
• Auxiliary Membership: Immediate family of active members-- Limited benefits

NOTE:  The information contained in this FAQ is borrowed from the FOP Grand Lodge website.