Collective Bargaining and representation
Collective bargaining and representation are the foundation of FOP Lodge #9.
For decades, the FOP has brought unmatched experience and strength to the negotiation table, protecting your contracts, your rights, and your future. As a member, you benefit from professional negotiation teams who advocate for fair wages, competitive benefits, and safe working conditions, all backed by data driven and research supported contract proposals. The unity of Lodge #9 creates a formidable presence in the collective bargaining arena, ensuring your voice is heard and respected.
Membership also means protection of your rights. You are never alone when facing administrative investigations, critical incidents, discipline hearings, or use-of-force reviews. Lodge #9 provides access to experienced law enforcement personnel as well as the most skilled and dedicated legal team available. Our attorneys are known for their tenacity, expertise, and commitment to fighting for our members.
But perhaps the most important benefit is the one that touches every member:
Lodge #9 gives you a seat at the table.
Your voice helps shape your contract. Your input guides priorities. Your experience becomes part of our strength. At FOP Lodge #9, you are never just a number, you are part of a united membership that stands together.
You are never alone when you are a member of FOP Lodge #9.
National Legal Defense Plan
The FOP Legal Defense Plan is sponsored by the National Fraternal Order of Police and operated by the FOP Legal Plan, Inc. Legal defense protection is a necessity for law enforcement professionals. As the frequency and cost of allegations rise, the FOP Legal Defense Plan offers lodge members a comprehensive plan. The FOP Legal Defense Plan contracts with Lodge attorneys to represent eligible participants when confronted with covered claims.
Subject to terms, conditions, limitations and other exclusions, the FOP Legal Defense Plan is designed specifically to cover exposures that active law enforcement officers face every day. The FOP Legal Defense Plan will pay legal defense costs for covered duty-related administrative disciplinary actions, criminal, and civil (excess) lawsuits, including grand jury proceedings. The Legal Defense Plan coverage is a benefit of FOP membership.
Eligibility: You must be an FOP member in good standing, employed by a federal, state or local government law enforcement agency, or employed by a law enforcement entity operated by a private college/university, private railroad or Native American tribal government (with some restrictions).
Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry Legal Defense Coverage
In addition to health insurance, you can participate in the Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry Legal Defense Coverage. The FOP Legal Defense Plan also offers separate unlimited legal defense coverage for civil and criminal claims associated with the legal carrying and/or use of a weapon for qualifying retired FOP members. Legal defense costs are covered in full when using a Plan attorney. Coverage is provided to not only those retirees who qualify under LEOSA, but also those retirees who qualify under their own state laws to carry a concealed weapon. There is an additional yearly fee but you may enroll online with the Grand Lodge at fop.net
Privacy Protection Program
As a member of Lodge #9 you can be enrolled in our Magen internet scrubbing program, to help remove your exposed personal information from the internet. No privacy system is perfect and the internet is a big place, but we believe that Magen’s system is the best in the business and hope you will take advantage of this unique benefit. This program is free to all Lodge #9 members but you must enroll by visiting FOP Lodge #9 at fop9.org and using the Privacy Protection Program link at the top of the page or by calling our office at (614) 882-4683
Additional Programs
These are only a few of the limitless benefits that are offered by FOP Lodge #9 and the National FOP. Members are also able to participate in fraternal activities such as monthly membership meetings, free football tailgate parties, and Lodge Fundraising Events. You will also have the chance to become a delegate and participate in State and National Conferences, with semi-regular attendance at Membership Meetings.
Below is a list of some of the benefits provided by the National FOP. (Not all members will qualify for every program as they may have deciding factors such as age ,location etc., please see the National FOP’s website at fop.net for more info)
- American Police Beat – a Free monthly digital edition of the LEO publication
- Hearing Aids – potential savings up to 66% from Amplifon
- Loans
- BMG Money partner for loans up to $2,000 with payments over 17 months. You may apply regardless of Credit.
- Auto Loans through The National Police Credit Union can finance up to 100% of your next car purchase.
- Amazon Business – members can join the NFOP Amazon business account
- Senior Living – Through Brookdale Senior Living offers and exclusive discounts are available to FOP members
- Burnalong – online health, wellness, and fitness classes to help you stay motivated and focused on your well-being.
- Education Financing – College Ave Student Loans offers a fast and easy application process
- Home Lending and Insurance
- Home financing solutions, competitive rates with the possibility of no lender fees to FOP Members, through CrossCountry Mortgage
- Upon closing members may receive a $500 gift card or $500 closing credit and a $100 donation to the FOP Foundation through Direct Mortgage
- Homes for Heroes offers members exclusive access to a network of real estate and mortgage specialists.
- Liberty Mutual offers special savings on auto and home insurance.
- Liberty Homeguard offers home warranty protection to FOP members at an exclusive discount.
- FOP Perks Program – built especially for retired FOP members who don’t want or need fully insured dental and vision plans or any member looking for more ways to save money.
- Travel
- Heroes Vacation Club – offers affordable vacation options.
- Dream Vacations offers countless savings on cruises, land tours and more.
- Identity Theft Protection
- ID Theft Assist will react quickly to resolve and restore your financial reputation
- Life Lock offers a special discount up to 15% off for FOP Members and their families
- Estate Planning – Trust and Will has partnered with the National FOP for easy and trustworthy estate planning