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Law Enforcement Membership
Lodge membership is open to any regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officer of the United States, the State of Georgia, or political subdivision thereof, or any agency may be eligible for membership in the Karl F. Eidam, Georgia Lodge #9 Fraternal Order of Police, subject to the provisions of this Constitution, provided that such law enforcement officer must be serving his law enforcement duties in the State of Georgia. No person shall be denied membership on account of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age or national origin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the membership cost?
Annual dues for membership are $130 for active law enforcement and $75 for retired law enforcement.
When is payment due?
Payments are due on the first of the year or upon application.
What happens after I apply?
New membership applications are presented to the board & current members for ratification at monthly meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month at the Lodge.
Will my membership be renewed automatically
Yes. Once you make your first membership payment, you will be automatically billed annually. To discontinue membership, contact us at ????
I have more questions
If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us at 706-221-3662
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Associate Membership
Associate FOP members are civilian affiliates of the Fraternal Order of Police. The Fraternal Order of Police is a national organization that consists of active-duty law enforcement officers employed with federal, state, county, and municipal agencies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an associate member?
Associate members help establish a better understanding between the public and law enforcement agencies of our community and state through public relations, legislative and educational efforts. The also assist in eradicating the public apathy prevalent throughout our country, and encourage communities to assist our police in every way possible.
What is the cost for an associate membership?
Yearly dues for Associate Membership in the Karl F. Eidam Lodge #9f Fraternal Order Of Police are $52.00/year. You will be eligible to attend monthly meetings of the Lodge, participate in Lodge-sponsored events, and enjoy the fraternity of the law enforcement community.
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How do I become an associate member?
Complete the membership application below or contact your local Lodge for more information. Complete the necessary information on the application and return it, with your membership fee, enclosing a check or money order. You can also pay online by clicking here.
What happens after I apply?
Associate membership applications are submitted to the board of directors and require the approval of current lodge members.
Membership Benefits
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 330,000 members in more than 2,200 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 employee benefits. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today’s police officers better than other officers, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.
www.fop.net
- Go to Member Benefits or Education to read about a free college education.
- Legislative: The Fraternal Order of Police is the largest organization of law enforcement professionals in the United States.
The FOP maintains an office in Washington, D.C., on Capitol Hill, where a full-time professional staff actively lobbies Congress and the Administration on the issues most important to rank-and-file law enforcement officers. The National Legislative Program is the most active and comprehensive of any law enforcement organization in Washington.
- Many other benefits are listed here.
www.georgiafop.org
- Click on Benefits
- Scholarships for you and your family
- Life and LOD Insurance
- Reduced Home and Auto Insurance through Liberty Mutual
- Georgia Legislature: The Georgia FOP maintains a legislative staff in Atlanta where we monitor issues most important to rank-and-file law enforcement officers and report to you what these issues are.
www.foplegal.com
- This program is designed specifically to cover law enforcement exposures faced by members of the FOP Legal Defense Plan by paying legal defense costs on behalf of participating members for the following actions and proceedings:
- Coverage A – Administrative (includes Administrative Off-Duty)
- Coverage B – Civil
- Coverage C – Criminal
- Legal defense protection is a necessity for law enforcement professionals. As the frequency and cost of allegations rise, the FOP Legal Defense Plan offers members a very affordable plan for as little as $68 a year for civil and criminal coverage. Administrative with civil and criminal is only $310 per year.
- The plan is managed by a board of trustees comprised of law enforcement officers and FOP members
There are numerous benefits to being a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. A few of those, at the National Level and State level, are listed below.
State Lodge
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance – Attention Georgia Fraternal Order of Police Members: Now you can get special discounted rates on Car Insurance and Home Insurance while receiving superior customer service! Learn more and see if you could save on Liberty Mutual Car & Home Insurance. Call Angie Williams today at 770-540-4568 or visit me online at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Financial Vest – Helping to Protect Those … Who Protect and Serve: Founded in 1990 by Michael Hoffman and located just north of Atlanta in Roswell, GA – NAII (North Atlanta Insurance & Investments) is a financial services organization dedicated to helping law enforcement personnel create individual financial strategies for themselves and their families. We call it a “Financial Vest®.” It is an individualized plan that is intended to shield an officer and family from financial ruin in the event of an untimely death and/or simply aims to help provide a mechanism to accumulate wealth. Officers wear a vest to protect their lives… our insurance and money accumulation plans are designed to help protect their future.
National Lodge:
- Fraternal Order of Police Travel Benefits
- FOP Journal via the Grand Lodge
- FOP Free College
- FOP Merchandise
- FOP Legal Defense Plan (Please contact the State Lodge Office if interested)
- National Police Credit Union
Member Resources
The links below provide extensive information regarding benefits and the Fraternal Order of Police. Please feel free to access these resources.
Membership Excluding Legal Defense
To join and/or pay for Membership, choose from the options below to securely pay your dues. Dues will renew automatically based on the option you choose (monthly or annual). If you are signed up for automatic withdrawal, there is no need to pay your dues here. This section is for membership dues only. For Membership dues and Legal Defense, scroll down…
Law Enforcement Dues Annual
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Law Enforcement Dues Monthly
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Retired Officer Dues (Post 2016)
If you retired in 2016 or after, click here to pay your annual dues
Retired Officer Dues (pre 2016)
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Associate Member Dues
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Auxiliary Member Dues
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Membership With Legal Defense
To join and/or pay for Membership & Legal Defense, choose from the options below to securely pay your dues. Dues will renew automatically based on the option you choose (monthly or annual).
Member Plus 2 Legal Annual
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Member Plus 2 Legal Monthly
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Member Plus 3 Legal Annual
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Member Plus 3 Legal Monthly
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