FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Q:  What is the Fraternal Order of Police?

 

A:  The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 373,000 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.

           

Q:  Does the Fraternal Order of Police solicit donations via the telephone?

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A:  The National Fraternal Order of Police nor the John Nelson Memorial Pasco Lodge 29 conducts telephone solicitations.

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Q:  Am I eligible to join the Fraternal Order of Police?

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A:  If you are a regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officer of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency, then you can become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. If you are a family member of a Fraternal Order of Police member, you may join the FOP Auxiliary. If you are a supporter of law enforcement, you may join the FOP Associates. Please contact us for assistance with the membership process.

           

Q:  What services does the Fraternal Order of Police provide?

 

A:  The Fraternal Order of Police is a full-service member representation organization. The membership of each local lodge determines the services that are provided by his/her local lodge. The members of each State Lodge determine what services are provided by the State Lodge. The National Fraternal Order of Police provides a wide variety of services.

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The local Lodge also provides our members, their families & guests with:

 

• Brotherhood & Sisterhood fellowship.

• Social events.

• Life Insurance, included in your dues (Standard Insurance).

• Access to the main lodge with bathrooms and showers, meeting hall and lounge.

• Recreation room with bathroom and shower (out building).

• Unlimited primitive camping, 5 - RV sites with electric & water hook-ups, fire pit, dump station, boat ramp, fishing dock.

• All situated on over 30 private acres on beautiful Bell Lake in Land O’ Lakes where only members and their guests have access.

           

Q:  Who are the members of the Fraternal Order of Police?

 

A:  The Fraternal Order of Police is composed of more than 356,000 regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officers of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency.  In Pasco County, our Lodge consists of more than 450 officers, deputies and retirees from across the nation.  

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Q:  When are the Lodge meetings?

 

A:  The Executive Board meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM.  The General Body Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month with dinner starting at 6:30 PM and the meeting commencing at 7:00 PM.

 

Q:  When are the Bingo games held?

 

A:  We host Bingo at the lodge every Tuesday with the doors opening at 4:30 PM.  The early-bird game starts at 5:30 PM and regular Bingo starts at 6:00 PM.

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Q:  What are the Membership Dues?

 

A:  Fraternal active FOP Membership Dues: $295.00 Annually or $147.50 Bi-Annually or $73.75 Quarterly which can be paid through PayPal on our website, under membership dues.  Legal/Labor assistance & representation through the Florida FOP Labor Council: $30.00 monthly for Legal Defense Plan and/or Labor (Payroll Deduction through PSO: $26.44 per pay X 26 pay periods = $687.44 yearly or Fraternal Membership Only $11.35 per pay X 26 pay periods)

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Q:  What do I do if I need FOP Representation?

 

A:  Should you need a FOP Representative or if you are involved in a critical incident, please contact Billy Lawless at (727) 657-7876.  If you have general questions about the FOP, you may either call or email him at b.lawless@floridastatefop.org or contact the Lodge at contact@pascofop.com