Illinois Fraternal Order of PoliceStrength Through Fraternalism | Illinois Fraternal Order of Police | Il FOP
Illinois Fraternal Order of PoliceThe Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers. Additionally, there are more than 354,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We aim to improve 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. However, no one knows police officers better than the FOP.
The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), founded over 100 years ago in 1915. It is the largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. With a proud tradition of officers representing officers, the FOP is the most respected and most recognized police organization in the country. The Illinois FOP is also the second-largest State Lodge. We proudly represent over 33,000 active duty and retired police officers – more than 10 percent of all FOP members nationwide.
The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police holds events monthly and annually. Join us for Board of Trustee Meetings, Board Meetings and Community Events.
May 5th, 2022 Illinois Peace Officer Memorial – Event Itinerary
6:30 am – Squad car motorcade lineup at the fairgrounds
8:30 am – Squad motorcade departs the fairgrounds
9:30 am – Interfaith Church service, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 524 E Lawrence Ave, Springfield, IL 62703
11:00 am – 2022 Ceremony, Illinois Police Officers Memorial Site, West lawn, Illinois State Capitol, 301 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL 62703
CURRENT HONOREES’ NAMES
Officer Joseph T. Cappello III
Melrose Park Police Department
E.O.W. 04-24-2020
Officer Gary Steven Hibbs
Chicago Heights Police Department
E.O.W. 03-12-2021
Senior Master Trooper Todd A. Hanneken
Illinois State Police
E.O.W. 03-25-2021
Lieutenant James J. Kouski Jr.
Hometown Police Department
E.O.W. 04-03-2021
Officer Allen Serta Giacchetti
Cook County Sheriff’s Police
E.O.W. 04-30-2021
Officer Christopher Neil Oberheim
Champaign Police Department
E.O.W. 05-19-2021
Officer Brian Russell Pierce Jr.
Brooklyn Police Department
E.O.W. 08-04-2021
Officer Ella Grace French
Chicago Police Department
E.O.W. 08-07-2021
Officer Tyler Nathaniel Timmins
Pontoon Beach Police Department
E.O.W. 10-26-2021
Deputy Sean Ian Riley
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
E.O.W. 12-29-2021
Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic
Bradley Police Department
E.O.W. 12-30-2021
Every day, men and women across this state, and country, put on a uniform. They put on a utility belt. And they put on a bulletproof vest. In the current climate of our nation, that is the most essential thing that that man or woman owns. They step out the door and they just don’t know if they will be returning to it at the end of their shift.