Members in good standing who have joined
prior to age 63 and whose names are on file with the State Lodge
are eligible to receive a $10,000 benefit for membership until
the age of 70. The benefit is reduced to $5,000 after age 70.
Coverage is on or off the job.
Active Member's beneficiary is eligible to
receive up to a $500 benefit until the member reaches age 63.
The benefit is $250 after age 63.
Priority status is offered at Deborah Heart
& Lung, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Nassau University
Medical Center.
Members who have a newborn child or adopt a child under the
age of 18 may submit an application to receive a $50 U.S. Savings
Bond.
Members are able to order exclusive New York
State FOP license plates designed to show your fellow officers
and members that you are a proud member of the FOP. These plates
are DMV issued and sanctioned by the DMV and the FOP.
Savings and discounts include the following
examples: Merchandise, tickets, accommodations, car rentals,
airfare and more. The program is constantly expanding.
• 300,000 plus members
nationwide • Membership cards & decals • Legal Defense
Plan • Defensive Driving Course
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Membership is open to any regularly appointed,
full-time (or retired) law enforcement officer of the United
States, New York State, cities, towns, villages and political
subdivisions therein, permanently employed.
A law enforcement officer is
a police officer (as defined in N.Y.S. Criminal Procedure
Law Art.1.20 Sect. 34), a peace officer (as defined in
N.Y.S. Criminal Procedure Law Art. 2.10) or a federal officer
(as defined in N.Y.S. Criminal Procedure Law Art. 2.15)
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If you secure FOP license plates, such plates
must be returned to the Department of Motor Vehicles if you
resign or are removed from membership in this organization.
The Fraternal Order of Police regulates the use of the copyrighted
FOP name and emblem and prohibits the use of it in any way without
the express written permission of the New York State Fraternal
Order of Police.
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I hereby declare my desire to apply for membership in the Fraternal
Order of Police. I agree with the aims and objectives of the
FOP as outlined in the local, State and National Constitution
& Bylaws, and I shall conform to all said rules. I pledge to
respect all laws of the United States, the State of New York.
I also attest that I am qualified
to apply for membership, and that the information supplied by
me on the application is both accurate and truthful in applying
for membership, and that any misrepresentation or deception
on my part will be grounds for the denial of my application
or expulsion from the Order.
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A photocopy of your law enforcement ID card
(active or retired) or a letter from employer on official letterhead
verifying your present law enforcement status must be provided
in order for your application to be processed. The photocopy
or letter must be included with your application.
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