FAQs
Q. What is the Fraternal Order of Police?
A. The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's larest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 356,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement and and employee representation.
Q. Does the Fraternal Order of Police solicit donations via the telephone?
A. The National Fraternal Order of Police does not conduct telephone solicitations, Howerver, some State and local FOP lodges do. If you have a question about a telephone call you received requestion that you make a donation to the FOP, please contact the local FOP lodge in you area or the FOP State Lodge in your state.
Q. Am I eligible to join the Fraternal Order of Police?
A. If you are a regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officer of the United States, any state or political subdivision the thereof, or any agency, then you can become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. If you are a family member of a Fraternal Order of Police member, you may join the FOP Auxiliary. If you are a supporter of law enforcement, you may join the FOP Associates. Please contact you local Fraternal Order of Police lodge, which will assist you through the membership process.
Q. What services does the Fraternal Order of Police provide?
A. The Fraternal Order of Police is a full-service member representation porganization. The membership of each local lodge determines the services that are provided by thheir local lodge. The members of each State Lodge determine what services are provided by the State Lodge. The National Fraternal Order of Police profides a wide variety of services.
Q. Who are the members of the Fraternal Order of Police?
A. The Fraternal Order of Police is composed of more than 356,000 regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officers of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency.
Police Relief Fund
Emergency Medical Squad
The Police Relief Fund and the Emergency Medical Squad is a FREE benefit that all active and retired members of the service receive (this bnefit includes spouses, children and parents)
Benefits include, but are not limited to: Ambulance to/from New York City up to 250 miles; medical equipment: oxygen therapy, pulmonary aid supplies, wheel chairs, electrical hospital beds, crutches, canes, tens unit therapy and other durable medical rquipment.
Police rlief Fund / Emergency Medical Sqd
1-718-626-9320,
1-718-626-9321
(See our website for benefit information)
Important Phone Numbers
NYPD General Information 1-646-610-5000
Pension Section 1-212-693-5100
Out of State, Call Toll Free 1-866-592-7133
PBA Union Office 1-212-233-5531
PBA Health & Welfare 1-212-349-7560
PBA Toll Free 1-877-844-5842
DEA 1-212-587-9120
SBA 1-212-226-2180
LBA & SOC 1-212-964-7500
NYPD License Division 1-646-610-5560
Social Security 1-800-772-1213
Ghi 1-800-358-5500
Empire Blue Cross 1-800-433-9592
Medicare "A" 1-800-433-9522
Medicare "B" 1-212-306-7300
Caremark 1-877-722-7911
Ret. Health Ben (Rector St.) 1-212-513-0470
NYC Health Line 1-800-521-9574
VA Benefits 1-800-827-1000
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Important Websites NYC Pension
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycppf/home.html