Massachusetts
Fraternal Order of Police


Greetings,

Thank you for your interest in the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police. 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. The National FOP is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. The FOP is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement.

The membership of the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police is growing every day with members from all types of agencies law enforcement agencies be it, local, municipal, state, university, county and federal. In many cases individual officers become members and in some cases entire departments join for the benefits.

Requirements to become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police:

Active Member: Any full-time sworn law enforcement officer with arrest power who is employed by a Government entity may become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Constitution & By-Laws of the Fraternal Order of Police Grand Lodge, Article 4 – Membership

Section 1. Any regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officer of the United States , any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency eligible for membership in the Fraternal Order of Police, subject to the provisions of the Constitution. No person shall be denied membership on account of race, religion, age, sex, creed, or national origin.

Section 2. Subject only to the provisions of this Constitution, each state and subordinate lodge shall be the judge of its membership. Each state and subordinate lodge shall requirements for membership in good standing of its respective membership, which requirements shall not be inconsistent herewith.

Membership Benefits:
• Legal Defense Plan – Available Only to FOP members (Active & Associate)
• $30,000 in scholarships granted to member’s children & grandchildren
• Up to $40,000 Line of Duty Death benefit
• Up to $30,000 Off-Duty Death Benefit (Retired Members included)
• Surgeons Lodge Access (Over 50 of the top doctors in Massachusetts who provide immediate care for members and their families.
• Our Governmental Affair Representative is a strong voice at the Massachusetts State house working on behalf of all Massachusetts Law Enforcement.
• National Legislative Office in Washington D.C. “A strong voice in Washington”
• Automatic Membership in National/State FOP
• Subscription to National/State Journal
• Access to FOP merchandise
• National Web sight & free FOP e-mail account for each member
• Access to special programs ie: Dental Insurance, Property & Life Insurance etc.
• Fraternalism and many upcoming State functions & Community Activities
• “McGruff” the Crime Dog and “Scruff” program with digital fingerprinting for kids!
• And much much more!
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