FOP
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | Fraternal Order of Police |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
FOP stands for Fraternal Order of Police, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers in the United States, representing members through local lodges in collective bargaining and lobbying on police issues.
Example: The FOP lodge criticized the city council's plan to cut the police budget.
Usage notes
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1915 by two patrolmen, it has hundreds of thousands of members. Its national lobbying office in Washington focuses on officer safety, benefits and legal protections for police. It has endorsed presidential candidates in several recent elections.
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