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MINNEAPOLIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, MN LODGE #3                                               

In 1915 two Officers from the Pittsburgh Police Department formed the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Today the FOP is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers with more than 324,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges nationally. The FOP is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.

The Grand Lodge is the main governing body of all FOP lodges. Each state has a state FOP lodge and local lodges serve under the state lodges. Through the Grand Lodge the FOP offers many services such as credit cards, insurance, investment brokers and travel services. In addition, the Minnesota FOP has a legal defense plan that covers members for civil, criminal, and administrative actions. The Minnesota FOP publishes a bi-annual magazine and the Grand Lodge publishes quarterly newspapers.

As a member of the FOP, you literally have brothers and sisters throughout the country. When traveling if you need assistance or just want to know where a good place to eat is in a particular town there are people eager and willing to help. Two recent examples show how acts of fraternalism flourish in the FOP. A brother recently found himself in a hospital in Florida. The Florida FOP was contacted and made arrangements for the entire family during their time in Florida. Secondly, a North Dakota brother recently had to be flown to the Twin Cities to undergo medical treatment. The Minnesota FOP assisted in making sure that the family was taken care of during their extended stay. In most states the FOP operates private clubs. As a member of the FOP you are assured a warm welcome as a visiting member.

In Minnesota, the first FOP lodge was chartered in 1991 and the Minnesota State Lodge was founded in 1993. Minnesota currently has approximately 2500 members in 24 lodges throughout the state. While the FOP is a national organization each state has autonomy and controls its own activities and finances. The FOP is much like other fraternal groups such as the Masons and the Elks, only it's exclusively for law enforcement officers. Local lodges meet on a regular basis (usually monthly) and set its own agenda and calendar.

Locally, The Fraternal Order of Police Minnesota Metro Lodge #3 serves law enforcement officers in the immediate Minneapolis area. Metro Lodge #3 operates such as its motto suggests: “Encouraging/promoting participation in charity, fraternal and civic events amoung the law enforcement community”. Metro Lodge #3 also acts as a non profit corporation in Minnesota under MN 317A (corporation #1K-518).

 
POLICE/FIRE/EMS APPRECIATON DINNER 
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police, Metro Lodge #3 (Minneapolis FOP Lodge), along with MN 100 Club and the Minneapolis Police Federation Charities INC. are hosting the 2009 Police/Fire/EMS appreciation dinner. The dinner will take place at the Eagles #34 (2507 E. 25th St Mpls) Tuesday December 1,2009 1700hrs to 2100 hrs. Download the 2009 Dinner Flyer here; active and retired personnel are welcome.
 
2010 Lodge #3 Meeting Schedule

November 3, 2009 1800 hrs
POFM (1811 University Ave NE)

December 1, 2009 1700-2100 hrs
Free Appreciation Dinner
Mpls Eagles #34 (2507 E 25 ST)

January 5, 2010 1800 hrs
POFM (1811 University Ave NE)

January 28, 2010 1800 hrs (Shuttle Bus)
Alarys/The 1029

April 6, 2010 1800 hrs (Elections)
POFM (1811 University Ave NE)

September 2010 TBA hrs
MN FOP membership drive
Alarys (139 E 7th St Paul)
  2010 State FOP Events

January 16, 2010
State FOP Meeting/Ball,Bloomington, MN

April 25-27, 2010
State Convention Grand Rapids, MN

May 11-15, 2010
National Police Week, Washington, DC

July, 2010 TBA
State FOP Meeting, Detroit Lakes, MN

September 2010 TBA
National FOP Board Meeting, Minneapolis

September 2010 TBA hrs
MN FOP membership drive
Alarys (139 E 7th St Paul)

October 2009 TBA
State FOP Meeting, Wright County
 
Download New Member Application

Metro Lodge #3 dues are only $25 Annually

Download a New Member Application
  Who can join the FOP?

Current and retired law enforcement officers are eligible for membership

Associate memberships are also available

 
 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE MINNESOTA METRO LODGE #3
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phone: 612 750 7427

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