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. 
Massachusetts
Fraternal Order of Police 
General Trustee Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
@ 5:30PM
State Lodge Headquarters
250 E Main Street, Norton, MA

Election of Chairman of Trustees will be taking place at this meeting.  All members are encouraged to attend.





 

BOOK NOW!!!! FOP DAY ON THE HILL 2012
 
The FOP Day on The Hill 2012 will take place Monday, 27 February and run through Wednesday, 29 February. On Monday, 27 February 2012 the National Legislative Office and the National Legislative Committee will host a short briefing at the District of Columbia Lodge #1 located at 711 4th Street, NW, at a time to be announced.

Tuesday and Wednesday, 28-29 February, will be devoted to your meetings with Members from your home States and districts. These appointments should be made in advance!!! You can find the contact information for your Representative at http://www.house.gov/ and the contact information for your Senators at http://www.senate.gov/. Event participants should make every effort to have their Representative or Senator attend the meeting along with the appropriate staff person.
 
Schedule
Monday, 27 February, 4 pm – Legislative briefing at District of Columbia Lodge #1 located at 711 4th Street, NW
Tuesday, 28 February – Meetings with your Representative and Senators
Wednesday, 29 February – Meetings with your Representative and Senators
 
Accommodations 
The National Legislative Office has arranged for accommodations at the DuPont Circle Hotel ( http://www.doylecollection.com/locations/washington_dc_hotels/the_dupont_circle_hotel.aspx ) located at 1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. The hotel is located just one block from the Metro, making it easy for you to move around Capitol Hill and the city.

The rate is $183 per night. To be guaranteed this special rate you MUST CALL and identify yourself as part of the Grand Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police. Make your reservations now by calling (202) 483-6000.
We have extended the cut-off date for reservations to Friday, 3 February 2012, 
so don't delay, make that reservation today!!!
 
If you have any questions, please contact the National Fraternal Order of Police Legislative Office at (202) 547-8189 or legislative@fop.net. 


The FOP has developed a series of webinars to give its members the opportunity to become more educated and informed about ongoing issues facing today's police officers.  These Webinars will be held the first Tuesday of every month in 2012 at 4:00 p.m. EST.  Each class will be available to the first 1000 members that register.  More information about what classes are coming up can be found on the FOP.net Education Services page and shown below.

The training will be held via Go to Webinar software to allow for your interactions. In addition to seeing and hearing the presentation, members will be able to submit questions. Members are encouraged to register in advance, but also may register the day of the webinar provided space is available. Registering allows you to download the free software needed to join the meeting. If you elect to register the day of the event, please plan on connecting about 15 minutes before the scheduled start time FOP Webinar Series

Scheduled Webinars
Please click the event link for more information and to register if open

Webinar 	Presenter 	Registration

The Five Steps of Organizing
February 7, 2012 at 4 PM EST
		Open

Developing Future Leaders / How to get younger officers more involved
March 6, 2012 at 4 PM EST
		Not Open

Need for political activity and endorsement process
April 3, 2012 at 4 PM EDT
		Not Open

Lobbying and PACS
April 10, 2012 at 4 PM EDT
		Not Open

Communities that are in Distressed or Fiscal emergency. What should we be aware of?
May 1, 2012 at 4 PM EDT
		Not Open

Duty of Fair Representation - Representing Non-Members and officers
June 5, 2012 at 4 PM EDT
		Not Open


Past Webinars 	Presenter

NFOP Webinar on Critical Incidents
November 3, 2011
	Michael E. Coviello

Public Safety under attack - the Ohio Experience
January 3, 2012
	Jay McDonald


Education Services