The Fraternal Order of
Police is a national organization with more than 2,133 local lodges and
more than 322,000 members throughout the United States. The Fraternal
Order of Police is the largest professional police organization in the country
and the only police union recognized by the U.S. Department of
Labor.
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National FOP President Chuck Canterbury, Louisiana, 2005
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93 membership consists of
sworn and civilian members of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, active
police officers from various cities inside Orange County, and retired law
enforcement officers from all over the country.
The Fraternal Order of
Police actually consists of two components, Fraternal and Labor. FOP Fraternal
membership is unique in that all of our members are "brothers and
sisters" regardless
of their rank held inside the police organization. The FOP Labor Council,
a separate entity, is responsible for negotiating some of the most successful
labor contracts for its police and sheriff members across the United States.
FOP Lodge 93 provides charitable assistance to our members and their families in time of need. We provide college scholarships to our members children who qualify. We assist our members during financial hardships, brought upon by emergency family situations, by giving them needed assistance. Our members can get help anytime and anywhere from any FOP lodge across the Nation!
Fl. St. Lodge Pres. James Mann w/Lodge 93 Pres. Kevin Carlucci presenting the Illinois St. Lodge w/ a plaque for their incredible assistance given to OCSO Dep. Santos and his family, Louisiana, 2005
Each May our lodge organizes the Orlando FOP Law Enforcement Memorial Service to honor and remember those officers that were killed or seriously injured in the line of duty and to honor their surviving family members. Our members also attend the State and National FOP Law Enforcement Memorial Services representing FOP Lodge 93 and our community.
One of our major accomplishments is the Orange County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. This monument stands in a position of prominence at the Orange County Courthouse, in downtown Orlando, to honor local law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
FOP Orange County Law Enforcement Memorial
FOP Lodge 93 is actively involved in local and national charities, making monetary donations to several charities every year. Our lodge also provides charitable assistance to our local community, such as providing a Christmas for hundreds of children who would not otherwise have one. The "Shop with a Cop" program provides gifts to hundreds of children each Christmas. This event also allows the children and police officers to share time with each other in the spirit of the holiday.
Shop With A Cop w/Orlando Magic's Nick Anderson, Lodge 93 Board members,
OCSO deputies, and some happy kids!
(Fifth from the right is OCSO Dep. Matt Long who gave his heart
to SWAC. Tragically, Matt passed away in a motorcycle accident shortly after
this event. Our thoughts and prayers are with Matt's family, and may you
rest in peace brother.)
These projects, and many more, are made possible by FOP Lodge 93 membership dues and through individual and corporate donations and contributions. If you would like to provide financial assistance to our lodge and help in these worthy causes, please mail your donations to the address below or make your donation via credit card.
The Fraternal Order of Police Associates (FOPA) is an affiliate of FOP Lodge 93. Membership in this great organization is open to the general public with an interest in law enforcement and service to our community. Our FOPA plays an active role in all charitable projects, working along side FOP Lodge 93. If you would like further information on the FOPA please write to us at the address below or send us an email.
FOPA assisting with the 911 Car Show to benefit our law enforcement memorial services
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93 wish you & your family all the best & may God bless you.