Who is eligible to join the Fraternal Order of Police?
Active
The Active Membership of the FOP is composed of full-time sworn law enforcement officers, regardless of rank, who have the power of arrest within the state of North Carolina. Membership in North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police Tri-County Lodge 52 in New Bern, is available to Municipal, County, State and Federal officers in Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties. You can print an application form by clicking on this link. (Adobe Reader is required, application form is a PDF document.)
Affiliate
The Affiliate membership is composed of part-time law enforcement support personnel and detention officers, crime scene investigators etc.
Retired
Officers who retire due to length of service or disability may retain their membership in the FOP with full benefits. You can print an application form by clicking on this link. (Adobe Reader is required, application form is a PDF document.)
Associate
Local lodges may elect to admit Associate Members to their lodge. These members are non-law enforcement citizens of the community who support law enforcement and the purposes of the FOP. These individuals are entitled to limited benefits as determined by the local lodge, as well as to receive the State Lodge newsletter. However, they are not granted the right to vote or hold office in the local lodge.
Auxiliary
The FOP Auxiliary is composed of family members (18 years of age and older) of Active FOP Members. It serves as a support group for law enforcement families, as well as serving the FOP Lodge. It has a structure similar to that of the FOP, with a National Auxiliary, State Auxiliary and local Auxiliaries.
If you are interested in additional information about joining our local lodge, fill out the form below and [Submit]. You will be contacted by a lodge member.
