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"We, the law enforcement officers of the State of Illinois and the several political subdivisions thereof, as representatives and delegates of the subordinate Lodges, do hereby associate the several Lodges we represent and the members thereof for the following purposes...

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What is the ILFOP?

The Fraternal Order of Police, Illinois State Lodge serves a community of over 35,000 active duty and retired police officers by providing up-to-date information that is easy to find and use, including a newsletter, calendar of events and legislative updates.

The FOP, Illinois State Lodge has adopted the following MISSION: "To encourage fraternal, charitable, and social activities among law enforcement officers. To increase the efficiency of the law enforcement profession and thus more firmly establish the confidence of the public in the service dedicated to the protection of life and property." Current Lodge focus areas include attracting new members and associate members, informing members, the public and encouraging donations to support member benefits and programs.

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Thank You letter from Kenny Watt

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Upcoming Conferences and Events:

 

LEADERSHIP MATTERS TRAINING IN NASHVILLE! REGISTRATION AND SEMINAR INFORMATION!

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JOHN E. REID AND ASSOCIATES, INC.

Recognized As The World Leader In Interview And Interrogation

SEMINAR DISCOUNT REMINDER

FOP Members Qualify For A Discount When Attending This Upcoming Seminar

- THE REID TECHNIQUE OF INTERVIEWING AND INTERROGATION -

Nashville TN – Radisson Hotel

March 2 – 5, 2010

3-Day Interview and Interrogation Seminar and 1-Day Advanced Course

-OR-

Kansas City MO – Kansas City Marriott

March 15 – 18, 2010

3-Day Interview and Interrogation Seminar and/or 1-Day Advanced Course

-AND-

An associate of the law firm James M. Ridge & Associates, P.C., will be available for free
consultations at a lodge in your area soon! There’s no charge for the consultation and no fees
unless there’s a recovery.
James Ridge and his associates are specialists in:
• Workers’ Compensation
• Personal Injury
• Social Security Disability Cases

Find out more about this Member Benefit

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The 2010 Conference on Use of Force in Law Enforcement: Jan 25-27 Arlington, VA.

Develop and Execute Proven Policies and Procedures for Use of Force in your Agency.

Click on the link above to view or print the informational brochure.

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NFOP Legal Counselors Seminar and Annual Labor Forum in Las Vegas

The Labor Council Forum will be February 24-25 and the Legal Counselors Seminar will be February 26 and 27, 2010. Registration has been extended to February 5, 2010. REGISTER TODAY!

 

 

 

 

 

 


Benefits of ILFOP Membership

Benefits of ILFOP Associate Membership

Latest News:

 

Latest E-News Update on the Earthquake in Haiti and FOP Relief Efforts

FOP Relief Efforts for Haiti-Find out how you, as an individual, or local lodge can donate to the earthquake relief fund in Haiti!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Victims Rights Groups Call for Answers From Governor Quinn on Early Prisoner Release

 

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Killed Because They were Cops

 

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Federal Funding for Law Enforcement Programs

The US House and Senate leadership released the Conference Report for H.R. 3288, the omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2010. This bill includes funding for State and local law enforcement.

Listed below is a partial breakdown of the programs of greatest interest to the FOP:

  • $511 million for the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants program
  • $298 million for Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) hiring program
  • $210 million for programs established by the Violence Against Women Act
  • $705 million for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grants
  • $330 million for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP)

 

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Memorial Program (Slain Lakewoods Officers)

 

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Get Critical Incident Support CDs from ILFOP

Your Officers can benefit from the new ILFOP Critical Incident Support CD on officer injury and death. E-mail Katie at kdavis@ilfop.org for more information or for a CD.

 

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Now You Can Add Emergency Contacts
to Your Illinois State Driver's License!

Add 2 emergency contacts to your driver's license data by clicking on the link below and following the directions. Should you ever be incapacitated, your license can be scanned and the emergency contacts retrieved so your loved ones can be contacted.
The ILFOP encourages everyone to take advantage of this new service!

 

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National Police Week Trip Raffle

The Albuquerque Lodge #1 Auxiliary is once again raffling a trip for two to the 2010 National Peace Officers' Memorial Service in Washington D.C. The winner will receive airfare for two and a three night hotel stay, May 13-16, 2010. Raffle tickets sell for $10 each and the drawing will be held March 27, 2010.

If you would like to purchase tickets please fill out the attached form and send it, along with check or money order to Albuquerque FOP Lodge #1 Auxiliary.

 

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Understanding LEOSA: what every officer should know about HR 218