National Fraternal Order of Police

What National Fraternal Order of Police does

The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), founded in 1915 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, is the world's largest membership organization for sworn law enforcement officers. It serves 373,000+ members across 2,200+ lodges in the United States, Canada, and Ireland, operating through a federated structure of 54 state-level lodges that coordinate between the Grand Lodge and local chapters. The organization provides labor representation, legal defense coverage, legislative advocacy through the Steve Young Law Enforcement Legislative Advocacy Center in Washington, D.C., officer wellness services, training, and a broad suite of member benefits.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues (per-capita taxes from lodges), licensing royalties on its federally registered trademarks (the five-sided star logo and 'FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE' name), merchandise sales via an e-commerce store, the Corporate Alliance Program (seven donation tiers from $15,000 to $150,000+), and affiliate partnerships with Commerce Bank (FOP Visa Rewards Credit Card) and FirstNet/AT&T (discounted first-responder wireless plans). Member-facing products and services include the FOP Legal Defense Plan, the Division of Wellness Services (with the Power in Peers peer support curriculum and Approved Provider Bulletin directory), the FOP University consortium of 16 universities, on-site training through the Pathways to Excellence program, the monthly FOP Journal, the FOPConnect members-only platform, and the Disaster Area Response Team (DART) volunteer deployment program.

The organization is governed by an elected Executive Board led by National President Patrick Yoes, with Jim Pasco serving as Executive Director of the Washington, D.C. legislative office. Affiliated entities include FOP Associates (civilian supporters), FOP Auxiliary (family members of officers), and the FOP Foundation (charitable arm). Key strategic partners include FirstNet/AT&T, Commerce Bank, the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, Special Olympics, and Easterseals.

Name

National Fraternal Order of Police

Legal name

National Fraternal Order of Police

Website

https://fop.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The National Fraternal Order of Police, founded in 1915, is the world's largest membership organization for sworn law enforcement officers, serving 373,000+ members across 2,200+ lodges in the US, Canada, and Ireland. It provides labor representation, legal defense, legislative advocacy, wellness programs, and member benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Membership Services

NAICS

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

Keywords

• Law enforcement membership
• Labor representation services
• Legal defense plans
• Officer wellness programs
• Legislative advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue source comes from membership dues paid by law enforcement officers across 2,200+ lodges. Dues structure varies by lodge but supports the national organization through per-capita taxes.
2. Licensing Royalties: Revenue earned from licensing the Fraternal Order of Police trademarks, including the five-sided star logo and 'FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE' name. State and subordinate lodges pay licensing fees for merchandise sales, and third parties must obtain license agreements for any use of the Marks.
3. Merchandise Sales: The FOP operates an official merchandise store selling apparel, accessories, customized lodge gear, and official FOP products. Revenue from merchandise sales is managed through the Grand Lodge.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Donations: Corporate Alliance Program with seven donation levels ranging from $15,000 (Conference Sponsor) to $150,000+ (Toole and Nagle Annual Partner). Corporate giving supports initiatives including the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, Disaster Area Response Team, and Officer Wellness Program.
5. Credit Card Partnership: Exclusive partnership with Commerce Bank for the FOP Visa Rewards Credit Card. The organization receives support with every purchase made using the co-branded card, generating revenue based on card usage by members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The National Fraternal Order of Police is a non-profit fraternal membership organization providing sworn law enforcement officers with labor representation, collective bargaining support, legal defense coverage, legislative advocacy, officer wellness programs, professional training, and member benefits distributed through 2,200+ lodges. It operates a network of member services including education partnerships, disaster response (DART), financial and insurance benefits, and a Federal lobbying presence, funded by membership dues, licensing royalties, and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

The National Fraternal Order of Police operates as a fraternal membership organization for law enforcement officers rather than a technology product company. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of member services including membership representation, legal defense plans, officer wellness programs through its Division of Wellness Services, educational opportunities via the FOP University consortium, professional training through on-site catalogs and the biennial Pathways to Excellence conference, labor relations support, legislative advocacy through Government & Media Affairs, and various partner benefit programs. Member benefits include financial products (Visa credit card with Commerce Bank), telecommunications discounts (FirstNet), disaster relief services (DART), and an online merchandise store. The organization also publishes the monthly FOP Journal and maintains FOPConnect, a members-only online platform. Key products and programs include the Approved Provider Bulletin for wellness services, Power in Peers peer support training curriculum, and the Corporate Alliance Program for corporate sponsorships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FOP University: A consortium of colleges and universities providing FOP members with varied learning programs that accommodate the unique requirements of a working law enforcement officer's schedule.
• FOP Foundation
• FOP Associates
• FOP Auxiliary
• Power in Peers
• Officer Wellness Program

Products and services

• FOP Membership Fraternal organization membership for sworn law enforcement officers, providing representation, advocacy, and member benefits across more than 2,200 lodges with over 373,000 members.
• Legal Defense Plan

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ law enforcement officers and survivor families gathered annually for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and secondary.

• Corporate Alliance PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Corporate Alliance Program with seven donation levels: Toole and Nagle Annual Partner ($150,000+), Justice Star Partner ($100,000), Fidelity Star Partner ($75,000), Liberty Star Partner ($50,000), Vigilance Star Partner ($35,000), Friendship Star Partner ($25,000), and Conference Sponsor ($15,000). Supports National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, DART deployments, and Officer Wellness Program.
• EastersealsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1977Since 1977, the FOP and its Auxiliary have supported Easterseals, the leading nonprofit provider of services for individuals with special needs. Partnership includes fundraising and awareness activities.
• FirstNet (AT&T)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirstNet is America's public safety wireless communications platform providing exclusive pricing and flexible rate plans for FOP members. Unlimited plans start at $39.99 with no throttling. FirstNet provides always-on priority and preemption for first responders, ensuring reliable communications even when commercial networks are congested.
• Commerce BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership for the FOP Visa Rewards Credit Card. Cardholders receive up to 3% cash back on purchases with no annual fee. The partnership supports the National FOP with every purchase made using the co-branded card.
• National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership dedicated to telling the story of Law Enforcement and making it safer for those who serve. Partners on the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service during National Police Week.
• Special Olympics (Law Enforcement Torch Run)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw Enforcement Torch Run is an awareness and fundraising event supporting Special Olympic athletes and programs. FOP members participate in torch runs across the country.
• Faith & BluesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative reinforcing connections between law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve through houses of worship. Builds community relationships and trust.
• Cops & KidssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram designed to build relationships between local FOP lodges and the community through youth engagement activities.
• Gratitude InitiativesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 to support the children and families of those who serve in law enforcement. FOP partnership provides additional support resources for officer families.
• Veterans PartnershipsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Crisis Line and Homeless Veterans Outreach Initiative providing support for veterans and their loved ones. Connects law enforcement community with veteran services.
• U.S. Department of Justice COPS OfficecoreOthersThe Officer Wellness Program was supported by grant number 2019-CKWX-0009 awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
• FOP University Consortium (16 Universities)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium of colleges and universities providing FOP members with varied learning programs: American Military University, Ashland University, Columbia Southern University, Lewis University, National University, Southeast Missouri State University, Southern New Hampshire University, Tiffin University, University of Cincinnati, University of Management and Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus, University of San Diego, University of the Cumberlands, Upper Iowa University, Walden University, Wichita State University.
• Blue Campaign (DHS)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign for human trafficking awareness and prevention efforts.
• CRI-TAC (COPS Office)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative Reform Initiative - Technical Assistance Center providing resources and support for law enforcement agencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Global professional association for police leadership, including chiefs, commissioners, and senior executives. IACP serves a different segment (command staff rather than rank-and-file) but operates in the same law-enforcement advocacy space and competes for the same institutional relationships with federal agencies.
• National Sheriffs' Association (NSA): National professional association representing sheriffs, deputies, and other public-safety professionals. NSA overlaps with FOP on federal advocacy, training, and member benefits but focuses on the sheriff segment rather than municipal/state law enforcement.

Direct peers

• Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC): One of the largest state-level police associations in the US, representing rank-and-file law enforcement across California. PORAC competes directly with FOP for member loyalty and dues dollars among California officers, providing labor representation and legal defense plans.
• International Union of Police Associations (IUPA): National AFL-CIO-affiliated labor union for sworn law enforcement officers. IUPA is the closest direct peer to the FOP, competing for the same population of US sworn officers and providing labor representation, legislative advocacy, and member benefits at the federal level.
• California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA): Union representing California's correctional peace officers (probation, parole, and corrections). CCPOA is a direct peer operating a similar membership-fraternal model with labor representation, political advocacy, and member benefits for a public-safety workforce.
• Sergeants Benevolent Association of the City of New York: Union representing NYPD sergeants and superior officers. SBA NYC is a direct peer providing labor representation, legal defense, and member benefits for an NYPD sub-population that could otherwise be FOP-eligible.
• National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO): Coalition of police unions and associations across the US focused on federal legislative advocacy for law enforcement officers. NAPO directly competes with FOP for influence on federal law-enforcement policy and shares the same member base of US sworn officers.
• Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York: The largest municipal police union in the US, representing rank-and-file NYPD officers. NYC PBA is a direct peer in labor representation, legal defense, and member benefits for a large urban police workforce.

Others

• International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Large, diversified labor union representing workers across multiple industries including some public-safety roles. The Teamsters are an adjacent peer demonstrating large-scale union governance, member-benefit design, and political-action-committee operations comparable to FOP's model.
• AFSCME: Largest public-sector union federation in the US, representing state, local, and federal government workers including some law enforcement personnel. AFSCME is an adjacent peer sharing labor-representation DNA with FOP but operating at a broader public-employee scale rather than specializing in sworn officers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GLFOP
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCN92z69PV0QFEBkk89WvVAA
• Facebookfacebook.com/GLFOP
• Instagraminstagram.com/fopnational/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-fraternal-order-of-police

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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