Fraternal Order of Police

TOGETHER WE ARE STRONG

Who We Are
The Pennsylvania State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police is the Commonwealth’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers. The State lodge was formed on July 24, 1934 and currently has a membership of approximately 40,000 men and women in 106 individual lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.

What We Do
State, County, and Local members work side by side to serve the public and improve the law enforcement profession. We are also committed to improving the working conditions and quality of life issues for law enforcement officers through education, legislation, litigation, and employee representation.

Who We Represent

The Pennsylvania State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police represents the interests of Pennsylvania active and retired law enforcement officers of all ranks and branches of government.

Social Security Fairness Act Q&A

National and State Leadership, The Social Security Fairness Act represents a significant step forward in addressing long-standing inequities in the Social Security system.
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WEP-GPO REPEALED!

We Did It! The repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) has been achieved! Both Houses of the United States Congress have passed the legislation, and it is now on its way to President Biden’s desk. We are proud to share that the President has committed to signing this bill into law. This historic milestone will bring long-overdue relief to countless current and future public workers across the nation. This achievement would not have been possible without the steadfast dedication and tireless efforts of our members. Your unwavering support and relentless advocacy were the driving forces behind this success. At every level of the Fraternal Order of Police, we stood united, speaking with one voice and demonstrating the unmatched strength and influence of our organization. This victory underscores the incredible power of solidarity and perseverance. Please find below a news release with more details on the passage of this transformative legislation. As we celebrate this monumental moment, let us also embrace the joy of the season. Merry Christmas to all!
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FOP OPIOID COALITION RELEASE

HARRISBURG, PA. (Aug. 15, 2024) — A coalition of Pennsylvania public service leaders, including Pennsylvania Fraternal Order of Police (PA FOP) President Joe Regan, is asking the Shapiro administration to give them more tools to fight and prevent opioid deaths. Currently, Pennsylvania has only approved a single reversal antagonist, naloxone, but two-thirds of all states have expanded their options to other FDA-approved agents.
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PA Can Do More to Prevent Opioid Deaths Flyer.pdf

Act 57 & 59

Last year, the Pennsylvania General Assembly enacted new policing legislation now known as Act 59 and Act 57. MPOETC was charged with creating regulations to implement these acts effective July 14, 2021. Below is a brief summary of these acts and their accompanying regulations. Please review the downloads for Act 57 of 2020 & Act 59 of 2020 below. Act of July 14, 2020, P.L. 613, No. 57 (2020) and Title 44 Pa.C.S.A. Chapter 73 (2020).

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Act 57.pdf ,

Act 59.PDF

ACT 111 ALERT

On behalf of over 50,000 active and retired Police Officers, State Troopers and Firefighters across Pennsylvania, the Fraternal Order of Police, Pennsylvania State Lodge, the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, and the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association ask that you strongly oppose recently introduced legislation that will cause grave harm to Pennsylvania’s heroes and their families. As sworn public safety personnel, Police Officers, State Troopers and Firefighters risk their lives each day to protect citizens, businesses, and...