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Register now – wide selection of rooms available and families welcome. Read More Results Are In National FOP’s 2021 Critical Issues in Policing Survey In August 2021, the National (NFOP), the largest organization of law enforcement officers in the world, undertook a national survey of members of United States law enforcement. This report details findings of the 2021 Critical Issues in Policing survey produced by the NFOP in collaboration with Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University, Australia. Read More Police Week Fallen But Never Forgotten Each year on May 15 at the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service in Washington, D.C., the National FOP honors the law enforcement heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Photo by Lynn Cronquist Read More FOP Action Center It’s Time to Make Your Voice Heard Members of Congress need to know that FOP members are active voters who will hold them accountable for their actions. Send a message to your members of Congress and urge them to support the FOP’s priority legislation. Read MoreStrength in Numbers The is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 373,000 members in more than 2,200 lodges. Read More News Alert Get the latest updates on the critical issues affecting law enforcement. March 08, 2024 For the first time, the nation’s oldest and largest law enforcement labor organization and the country’s oldest and largest fire fighter’s union united on Capitol Hill in an effort to […] Read More Recent News Weekly Update: 10 May 2024 May 10, 2024 | Weekly Update LEOSA Reform Act Passes House Committee May 8, 2024 | Press Releases National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service 2024 with Glenda Lehmann and Matt Hagen May 8, 2024 | Blue View Podcast Weekly Update: 3 May 2024 May 3, 2024 | Weekly Update More News Featured Video Police Week 2023: It’s All About the White Chairs May 01, 2023 FOP Journal The monthly FOP Journal is the official publication of the National FOP, with reports from the executive board and committees, news from local lodges, updates on labor issues and more. Current Issue: May 2024 Feature Saluting the Fallen: Police Week 2024 Law enforcement officers, survivors and supporters from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., on May 12–18 for National Police Week ceremonies memorializing the bravery, service and... Read More FOP History Maryland Tough, Baltimore Strong: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse C-13 Dispatch, the whole bridge just fell down! Start, start, whoever, everybody! The whole bridge just collapsed!” Those shocking words were excitedly transmitted by one of the Maryland... Read More Labor The FOP Labor Services Division provides a comprehensive set of resources and services designed to ensure that no officer goes to the bargaining table alone. Read more Government & Media Affairs The FOP’s Government and Media Affairs Center actively lobbies all components of the Federal government on public safety and policing issues. Read more Training The FOP Education Committee is dedicated to equipping law enforcement professionals with the skills needed to enhance their career development and quality of life. Read more Officer Wellness The FOP Division of Wellness Services is committed to leading proactive efforts to ensure the well-being of law enforcement officers. Read more The FOP Store is your official source for apparel and accessories for active members, items for elected lodge officials, customized lodge gear and more! Shop Now Community Partners The FOP is committed to giving back to our communities through these and other causes. View All Cops & Kids The FOP Cops & Kids program is designed to build relationships between local lodges and the community. Easterseals Since 1977, the FOP and its Auxiliary have supported Easterseals, the leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with special needs. Faith & Blue This initiative reinforces the connections between law enforcement professionals and...