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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.
4th Quarter Board of Trustee Meeting
MEMORANDUM TO: National Board of Trustees National Committee Chairs State & Local Lodge Presidents State & Local Lodge Secretaries FROM: Jimmy Holderfield, National Secretary DATE: January 12, 2023 SUBJECT: Constitution & By-Laws Amendments As in accordance with the National Constitution & By-Laws, Article 30 please submit any and all Constitution & By-Laws Amendments to be […]
Kevin Farrell our 3rd VP is retiring from the Cook County Sheriff's Police. Come celebrate with him.
MLK Birthday
A second shirt, designed by Morgan Schone and printed by Defining Point Studios is being offered to help raise funds for Nathan Rauch, a 29-year-old police officer in Rushville. Rauch was recently diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and is currently receiving intense treatment in Columbia, MO at the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. This means […]
Lodge 77 member fighting brain cancer. REMINDER: The Pour for a Cause event is coming up in two weeks! Details below: Moline Police Department Officer Branden Bowden regularly put his health and safety on the line in service to the citizens of Moline. Now you can return the favor and enjoy some delicious beers and […]
Leadership Matters 2023 LM2023_Registration_Form LM2023_Agenda
THE FOP NEEDS YOU IN WASHINGTON! The new Congress will be sworn in and convene in January and we are going to need to up our engagement and work hard to get our anti-crime and officer safety agenda through the 118th Congress. There will be a lot of new faces and major changes in Congressional […]
District 9 Informational Meeting Who Should Attend: All Active FOP Members, and Any Officer interested in joining the FOP
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.