CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
LODGE #9
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG FOP LODGE #9
STANDING STRONG
FOR THOSE WHO SERVE
Over 2,000 members. One united voice.
Protecting, supporting, and advocating for the
men and women who serve the Charlotte-
Mecklenburg community.
Same Profession.
Same Family.
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE
LODGE #9
At the heart of our Lodge is our greatest strength - our members. As a ground-up organization, the direction of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police is shaped by the voices of those who serve. Our membership reflects the wide spectrum of law enforcement, including police officers, deputy sheriffs, detention officers, state troopers, state & federal law enforcement, administrative support personnel, and passionate supporters of law enforcement.
Though the uniforms we wear may differ, our shared commitment is the same: to serve and protect our communities.
The Strength of Membership
LODGE #9 MEMBER BENEFITS
When It Matters Most, We're Here For You.
As a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg FOP, Lodge #9, you're part of an organization dedicated to protecting those who protect our communities. From critical incident response to professional advocacy, our mission is to ensure members have the representation, resources, and support they deserve.
24/7 Critical Incident Response
Immediate access to assistance when a duty-related critical incident occurs.
Officer-to-Officer Support
Speak directly with a Lodge #9 member who is an experienced law enforcement professional who understands the job.
No call center or operator
When a member's involved in a critical incident, or has questions, they call us directly on our cell phones.
Legal Defense Protection
Access to the FOP Legal Defense Plan for eligible members and covered incidents.
Advocacy & Representation
A strong, unified voice dedicated to protecting members' interests.
Foundation Assistance
All members are eligible to receive financial assistance in times of need.
OUR HISTORY. OUR PURPOSE.
Over a Century of Standing Together
In 1915, police officers often worked 12-hour shifts, 365 days a year, with little opportunity to improve their working conditions. Two Pittsburgh patrol officers, Martin Toole and Delbert Nagle, believed that officers deserved a voice.
On May 14, 1915, they joined 21 fellow officers to establish Fort Pitt Lodge #1, marking the beginning of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Their mission was simple: Police officers representing police officers.
Through unity, advocacy, and a shared commitment to the profession, the FOP grew from 23 founding members into one of the nation's largest law enforcement organizations.
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More than 110 years later, that mission continues. The FOP remains committed to protecting the rights, improving the working conditions, and supporting the well-being of the men and women who serve our communities.
1915
Year Founded
2,200+
Local Lodges
377,000+
Members Nationwide
