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What is the FOP?

Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police 1410 Donelson Pike, Ste. A-17 Nashville, TN 37217 800-451-2711. Texas State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police 1701 Directors Blvd., Ste. 250 Austin, TX 78744 800-386-5148. What is the FOP?. An organization made up of police officers from around the country.

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What is the FOP?

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  1. Grand LodgeFraternal Order of Police1410 Donelson Pike, Ste. A-17Nashville, TN 37217800-451-2711 Texas State LodgeFraternal Order of Police1701 Directors Blvd., Ste. 250Austin, TX 78744800-386-5148

  2. What is the FOP? • An organization made up of police officers from around the country. • Run by cops, for cops. • The largest Police organization in the world with over 321,000 members. • Started in 1915 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania • No labor union association • For police officers and their families • National, State and Local Representation • Over 5500 members in Texas

  3. Membership Benefits • LEGAL REPRESENTATION • 2 Plans Available: • Grand Lodge Legal Plan: $215/ year or $107.50 twice annually • Texas Labor Council- $15/month • VOICE IN AUSTIN AND WASHINGTON D.C. • HR 218- Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (Federal) • Police Officers Bill of Rights (Texas) • LODGE SPONSORSHIP & ASSISTANCE • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • Shop with a Cop, KidCare, Work with charities such as, Easter Seals, Special Olympics and the Torch Run • ACCIDENT LIFE INSURANCE • $10,000 Line of Duty • $10,000 Accidental • $1500 Natural

  4. FOP BILL SIGNING CEREMONY • August 15, 2005 • FOP State President Dennis Ward, Legislative Aid Kippy Caraway, and Local FOP Members of Travis County Lodge 912 Attend Bill Signing Ceremony With Governor Rick Perry and State Senator Mike Jackson. • Texas Fraternal Order Of Police Was The Only Law Enforcement Association Invited to Attend.

  5. Vantage Care Retirement Health Savings Plan • Owned by the Grand Lodge FOP • Only FOP members can participate • Never lose your funds • Must be employed (State, County, City, Federal) • Pre-taxed and tax free when used • Pays your spouse or dependents medical expenses. If no spouse or dependents, pays members beneficiary • Use after turning 45 years old, upon retirement, 30 days after dropping FOP membership or after becoming permanently disabled.

  6. Membership Dues • You pay monthly dues to your local lodge as established by the local membership • Your local lodge will pay the State and Grand Lodges dues, which are currently $10.00 and $6.50 ($16.50 annually). Dues pay for services of the State Lodge such as insurance.

  7. Peace Officers Memorial in Washington D.C. Texas State Conference in even years FOP Sponsored Events • National Conference in odd years

  8. Lodges Throughout the State • Texas FOP has 44 lodges throughout the state, including lodges in all major cities of Texas. • Local lodges assist member in various issues such as pay benefits and administrative details.

  9. Contact Information • Texas State Lodge 1701 Directors Blvd., Ste 250 Austin, TX 78744 800-386-5148 www.texasfop.org • State Secretary Robert Taylor PO Box 30217 Amarillo, TX 79120 806-681-7668 Secretary@texasfop.org bocota@arn.net

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