The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with nearly 345,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges.  The FOP is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the communities they work in. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those they serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and difficulties faced by today’s officers better than another officer, and no one knows an officers better than the FOP. Here’s a quick overview of the wide variety of services and benefits that the FOP offers to its members.

Civil and Criminal legal coverage: The Legal Defense Plan pays for legal defense in civil and criminal proceedings brought against plan participants. Unfortunately legal defense coverage has become a necessity as the frequency and costs of allegations against peace officers continue to rise.

The Fraternal Order of Police Legal Defense Plan, Inc. also offers additional services for active and retired members to protect themselves.  These additional services can be purchased, by the member, directly from Hylant at a special FOP member rate.

H.R. 218 coverage: Legal defense coverage is provided to FOP active and retired officers for civil or criminal claims associated with H.R. 218. The annual coverage limit is $25,000 at a cost of $50 per participant. If you are currently a FOP Legal Defense Plan participant, coverage for H.R. 218 is automatically included.

Moonlighting Liability Insurance Program: This coverage protects individual peace officers who perform extra-duty jobs. In addition to protecting the officer, coverage is extended to the nongovernmental entity that has contracted the officer’s services. By offering protection to the extra-duty employer, you have a distinct marketing advantage over other programs, which may not extend coverage to the hiring entity. Any peace officer who provides law enforcement services for nongovernmental entities needs this coverage. Coverage is subject to approval from your primary governmental employer.

To view the plan descriptions in their entirety, click here.

• Easter Seals: Helping children and adults with disabilities live better lives is at the heart of Easter Seals’ mission, and the FOP, as an Easter Seals National Corporate Partner, has helped raise funds for 33 years to support the more than one million people with disabilities and their families served by Easter Seals annually. As a result of this long-standing relationship, the FOP’s support for Easter Seals exceeds $15 million in money raised and services provided, making a difference in communities throughout the country. Donate to Easter Seals online at www.easterseals.com and make sure you indicate your FOP affiliation when donating!
• Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics: The FOP is committed to helping people with intellectual disabilities learn to achieve and become self-reliant and contributing members of our communities, and to ensuring that they are afforded the same dignity and respect that each of us enjoys and deserves. Please help us by reporting any fundraising events that your lodge has held or donations that your lodge has made to benefit the Torch Run.