The Jack Dudek Member of the Year Award was established as a means of rewarding an individual member for their service and dedication to the community, their department and the Fraternal Order of Police on the local, state and national levels. This award is the most prestigious acknowledgment that our membership can bestow on one of its own. Read More

During National Police Week in Washington, D.C., Fraternal Order of Police National President Patrick Yoes was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) during the organization’s annual reception held prior to the National Candlelight Vigil.
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Thousands of law enforcement officers were joined by supporters and survivors for this year’s National Police Week ceremonies in Washington, D.C., May 10–16. On May 15, a crowd gathered on the west front lawn of the Capitol for the 45th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, sponsored by the National FOP and National FOP Auxiliary. Read More

Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers, survivors and supporters from across the country will travel to the nation’s capital May 10–16 to attend National Police Week ceremonies and other events. Read More

In 2026, the National FOP is bringing something new to the field of law enforcement. With the inaugural Pathways to Excellence event, the FOP will offer more training options than ever, all under one roof! Read More

Life throws financial surprises at us all year round, but certain times of the year are notorious for being “trap months” — those months when expenses sneak up on us and derail our budgets. Whether it’s the holiday season, back-to-school time, months with extra weeks or even summer vacation months, these periods can wreck your financial world if you’re not prepared. Let’s look at how to identify these trap months and then how to create a budget strategy to stay ahead. Read More

The Fraternal Order of Police marked its 67th Biennial National Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, from August 4 to 7, drawing 3,312 registered delegates, 257 alternates and numerous guests, family members and supporters. Attendees enjoyed not only the business of the Order, but also a Miami Marlins baseball game and a lively dance party with fellow brothers and sisters. Read More

Law enforcement officers, survivors, supporters and dignitaries from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., in May to attend several poignant National Police Week ceremonies and gatherings. Events including the C.O.P.S. National Police Survivors’ Conference, Candlelight Vigil, Police Unity Tour and the FOP’s 44th annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service honored the courageous men and women of law enforcement who gave their lives in the line of duty in 2024 and throughout our nation’s history. Read More

Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers, survivors and supporters from across the country will travel to the nation’s capital from May 11–17 to attend National Police Week memorials, ceremonies and gatherings. They come to honor the bravery and heroism of federal, state, county, municipal, military, tribal and campus officers who gave their lives in the line of duty and to support the loved ones they left behind. Read More

As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March, we reflect on the invaluable impact women have had on the FOP. We are proud to shine a spotlight on some of the trailblazing women who lead with courage, resilience and determination. Read More