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.
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2) Sign up for monthly payments of $21.67, plus $215 for the first year. Your membership will automatically renew each year.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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​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 $100 fee for a background check is non-refundable.
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​​If you have any questions before submitting your application, please feel free to contact us at fop9@ncfoplodge9.com.
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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.
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