Memberships
For membership plans that include the FOP's Legal Defense Plan (Active & Associate A), we offer three convenient choices of payment:
1) Pay annually at full price ($260). You must renew each year manually.
2) Sign up for monthly payments of $21.67, plus $215 for the first year. Your membership will automatically renew each year.
3) CMPD & Mint Hill employees can enroll in payroll deduction. New to payroll deduction members will pay $215 up front. Your membership will automatically renew each year. Must use code "Payroll" to receive initial discount. Weekly payroll deduction amount is $5.00.
Application Guidelines & Benefits:
All members are invited and encouraged to attend in our monthly in-person meetings. They are held the first Tuesday of each month and meetings start at 6:00 pm. We do provide a meal to all who attend; dinner is served at 5:30 pm. Our Lodge is located at 1201 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205.
All active law enforcement members have a line-of-duty death benefit, paid to your beneficiary in the amount of $5,000. Every member is enrolled in our Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) plan and will be paid out based on a qualifying event. Lodge #9 members are eligible for financial assistance through our Foundation along with scholarship opportunities - which are also available to immediate family members. A full list of additional benefits can be found HERE.
The FOP's Legal Defense Plan covers all Active and Associate A members through duty-related Administrative, Civil, and Criminal matters. Coverage includes legal during a critical incident (shooting, in-custody death, etc.). To learn more about the FOP's Legal Defense Plan, click HERE (each plan is included with your membership). Administrative coverage is provided by the NC State Lodge).
You must provide a photocopy of your law enforcement credentials, retired ID card for Active, Retiree, and Associate A memberships.
Associate B must upload a valid photocopy of your driver's license or state ID card. A criminal background check will be conducted for all new Associate "B" applicants. Our membership will review prior arrests or convictions before a vote is held. While such history is not an automatic disqualification, final approval is contingent on a majority vote. If you have any questions, please email us before submitting your application at fop9@ncfoplodge.com. If your membership is denied, you will be refunded the membership fee; however, the $50 fee for a background check is non-refundable.
If you have any questions before submitting your application, please feel free to contact us at fop9@ncfoplodge9.com.
Prefer to apply in person or have questions about our membership options? Reach out to Scott Gerson at sgerson@ncfoplodge9.com for personalized assistance with your application or inquiries.