LODGE OFFICERS 2024-2026
PRESIDENT: Robert "A.J." Lewis, OBNDD
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT: Melissa Jackson, OSBI
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT: John "Buddy" Hamilton
FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT: Bob Darby, DHS/OIG
FIFTH VICE PRESIDENT: George Schmerer, OUHSC PD
TRUSTEE: Brent Locke, OBNDD
SGT AT ARMS: Thomas Montgomery, OHP/Ret
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Vicky Lyons, OSBI/Ret
Mission Statement
We, the law enforcement officers of the United States and of the several states and political subdivisions thereof, as representatives and delegates of state and subordinate lodges, do hereby associate the several lodges we represent and the members thereof for the following purposes:
To support and defend the Constitution of the United States; to inculcate loyalty and allegiance to the United States of America; to promote and foster the enforcement of law and order; to improve the individual and collective proficiency of our members in the performance of their duties; to encourage fraternal, educational, charitable and social activities among law enforcement officers; to advocate and strive for uniform application of the civil service merit system for appointment and promotion; to support the improvement of the standard of living and working conditions of the law enforcement profession through every legal and ethical means available; to create and maintain tradition of esprit de corps insuring fidelity to duty under all conditions and circumstances; to cultivate a spirit of fraternalism and mutual helpfulness among our members and the people we serve; to increase the efficiency of the law enforcement profession and thus more firmly to establish the confidence of the public in the service dedicated to the protection of life and property.
We, the law enforcement officers of the United States and of the several states and political subdivisions thereof, as representatives and delegates of state and subordinate lodges, do hereby associate the several lodges we represent and the members thereof for the following purposes:
To support and defend the Constitution of the United States; to inculcate loyalty and allegiance to the United States of America; to promote and foster the enforcement of law and order; to improve the individual and collective proficiency of our members in the performance of their duties; to encourage fraternal, educational, charitable and social activities among law enforcement officers; to advocate and strive for uniform application of the civil service merit system for appointment and promotion; to support the improvement of the standard of living and working conditions of the law enforcement profession through every legal and ethical means available; to create and maintain tradition of esprit de corps insuring fidelity to duty under all conditions and circumstances; to cultivate a spirit of fraternalism and mutual helpfulness among our members and the people we serve; to increase the efficiency of the law enforcement profession and thus more firmly to establish the confidence of the public in the service dedicated to the protection of life and property.
Lodge 219 was created to serve the interests of State Law Enforcement Officers. All full-time State Law Enforcement are eligible to become a member. Full-time law enforcement officers from an agency where there is no established FOP Lodge are also eligible for membership. Employees who are not full-time law enforcement but are employed by state agencies (such as dispatchers or reservists) are eligible to become Associate Members.
JOIN THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE FOR ALL STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Fraternal Order of Police in the United States is for members of the law enforcement community. Officially, the organization is focused on service, protecting the interests of American law enforcement officers while also advocating for safer communities. In order to join the FOP, someone must be able to demonstrate that he or she is a sworn law enforcement officer.
The Fraternal Order of Police was founded in 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was in response to a time of immense stress for members of law enforcement, as they worked long hours and received minimal pay and fewer protections. They addressed organized crime and corruption but often fell victim to political favoritism and the FOP was established to help defended from those abuses.
The organization includes a Grand Lodge and more than 2,100 local chapters known as lodges. Under the Grand lodge the FOP offers legal consulting, legal defense for law enforcement officers, representation, and lobbying of lawmakers on the National and State level. The FOP also sponsors numerous charities, holds scholarship competitions for people who want to enter the law enforcement community, organizes memorials for deceased law enforcement officers, and sponsors training for members of the law enforcement community.
The lodge chooses which services to offer independently, selecting the services which best meet the needs of our members. The lodges can take advantage of the expertise of the Grand Lodge, and they may work with neighboring lodges and communities on various projects. Especially in situations where the FOP is lobbying on an issue, lodges may band together to support a particular bill, ballot initiative, or change in policy which will promote police welfare.
The FOP sponsors numerous charities, holds scholarship competitions, organizes memorials for deceased law enforcement officers, and sponsors training.
The Fraternal Order of Police in the United States is for members of the law enforcement community. Officially, the organization is focused on service, protecting the interests of American law enforcement officers while also advocating for safer communities. In order to join the FOP, someone must be able to demonstrate that he or she is a sworn law enforcement officer.
The Fraternal Order of Police was founded in 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was in response to a time of immense stress for members of law enforcement, as they worked long hours and received minimal pay and fewer protections. They addressed organized crime and corruption but often fell victim to political favoritism and the FOP was established to help defended from those abuses.
The organization includes a Grand Lodge and more than 2,100 local chapters known as lodges. Under the Grand lodge the FOP offers legal consulting, legal defense for law enforcement officers, representation, and lobbying of lawmakers on the National and State level. The FOP also sponsors numerous charities, holds scholarship competitions for people who want to enter the law enforcement community, organizes memorials for deceased law enforcement officers, and sponsors training for members of the law enforcement community.
The lodge chooses which services to offer independently, selecting the services which best meet the needs of our members. The lodges can take advantage of the expertise of the Grand Lodge, and they may work with neighboring lodges and communities on various projects. Especially in situations where the FOP is lobbying on an issue, lodges may band together to support a particular bill, ballot initiative, or change in policy which will promote police welfare.
The FOP sponsors numerous charities, holds scholarship competitions, organizes memorials for deceased law enforcement officers, and sponsors training.
Lodge 219 members have full legal coverage, Criminal, Civil and Administrative through OK FOP Legal. For full details go to www.okfoplegal.com
Join the Tulsa FOP Federal Credit Union by becoming a Lodge member
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