EMERGENCY LEGAL ASSISTANCE CONTACTS

 

​If you are involved in a critical incident, the individuals listed below are your primary points of contact for immediate representation. Each is a Lodge #9 member familiar with the protocols and communication required to get you the assistance you need.

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Call the numbers below; if they do not answer, move to the next contact and continue until you reach someone.

 

Daniel Redford — Lodge #9 President

c) 704‑840‑8401

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Matt Blaich — Lodge #9 2nd Vice President

c) 704‑491‑3685

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Scott Gerson — Lodge #9 Secretary

c) 704‑560‑4120

h) 704‑341‑1986

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Mark Michalec — Lodge #9 State Trustee

c) 704‑618‑3086

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Critical Incident Steps

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A critical incident includes: duty‑related shootings, in‑custody deaths, serious use‑of‑force situations, or vehicle pursuits resulting in death or serious injury.

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1. Immediately contact an FOP emergency legal assistance representative using the numbers above.

2. Notify an immediate family member to inform them of the incident.

3. Seek medical attention as needed.

4. Consult with an FOP attorney, either in person or by phone. Attorneys will call you first and, when available, respond in person.

5. If you are asked to provide an interview, first determine whether it is part of a criminal or administrative investigation.

   • For criminal investigations, do not agree to an interview before speaking with an attorney.

   • To determine the type of interview, ask who will be conducting it:

     • Internal Affairs → administrative*

     • Investigator/Detective → criminal

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*Employees generally cannot refuse administrative questioning. It is essential that you clearly understand which type of interview you are participating in. Statements made during an administrative interview are protected under Garrity Rights and cannot be used against you in a criminal case.