The Fraternal Order of Police started in 1915 and is the nation's largest and most respected police association with over 325,000 members and over 2,100 local lodges nationwide! The FOP is about "Cops for Cops." The FOP does not associate itself with any other fraternal or labor organizations. The National Executive Board of the FOP are all law enforcement officers. The FOP is a non-profit organization whose goals are to promote fraternalism, professionalism, and pride in the law enforcement world. The FOP also has a full time legislative office and lobbyists in Washington. Please visit the National FOP website for more information.