Membership Information
Join the Fraternal Order of Police
Interested in Joining?
If you are interested in joining the Fraternal Order of Police, or would like to form your own local lodge, contact the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police in Trenton, New Jersey.
Membership Eligibility
Active Membership
Any full-time, sworn law enforcement officer with arrest power who is employed by a government entity may become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
No person shall be denied membership on account of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin.
Retired Membership
Each local lodge has its own requirements regarding membership for retired law enforcement officers. Contact your local FOP lodge to learn about their specific requirements.
Membership Benefits
National Lodge Benefits
- Biennial National Conferences
- Legislative Advocacy in Washington D.C.
- Group Life & Legal Defense Insurance
- Dental, Vision & Prescription Discounts
- Professional Seminars & Workshops
- National Peace Officers Memorial Day
- The Journal Quarterly Magazine
State Lodge Benefits
- NJ FOP Legal Defense Program
- State Legislative Advocacy
- FOP Labor Council Assistance
- Biennial State Conferences
- George Bowman Survivor’s Fund
- FOP Scholarship Program
- NJ FOP News Publication
Local Lodge Benefits
- Labor Representation
- Contract Bargaining
- Grievance Management
- Disciplinary Hearing Support
- Community Representation
- Family & Social Events
- Youth Organization Support
State Lodge Committees
To improve the profession and serve the public, the State Lodge is organized into numerous working committees:
- Awards
- By-Laws
- Deborah Hospital
- Easter Seals
- Expansion
- Labor
- Legal Aid & Financial Assistance
- Legislative
- Pension
- Sick & Vigil
- Tactical Issues
- Ways & Means
Associate Membership
The FOP Associate membership is for friends and families of law enforcement officers, responsible and respected business persons, professional men and women, and citizens from all walks of life—people willing to devote a portion of their time and efforts toward assisting the various law enforcement agencies of our communities, states and nation.
The FOP is a non-partisan organization, without regard to race, creed, color or religious beliefs. Associate membership is to be applied for through your local lodge.
Ready to Join?
Contact your local lodge or the NJ State FOP to get started