Who is eligible to join the Fraternal Order of Police?

Active
The Active Membership of the North Carolina 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. Municipal, county, state and federal officers are all eligible.

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.

Associates
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.

Auxilliary
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.

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