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.

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).

Download:

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...