Fraternal Order Police of Ohio

What Fraternal Order Police of Ohio does

The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc. is a nonprofit, Ohio-chartered fraternal and labor organization serving approximately 24,000 law enforcement officers across 175 local lodges statewide, making it Ohio's largest law enforcement body. Founded in 1924 and officially chartered in 1934, it operates through a structured ecosystem of wholly owned affiliates: the FOP Ohio Labor Council (FOP/OLC) for collective bargaining under Ohio Revised Code 4117 with over 9,000 members in 450 bargaining units; the FOP of Ohio Foundation (a 501(c)(3) funding arm); FOP Associates of Ohio (civilian affiliate); FOP Ohio Auxiliary (family support with over 5,500 national members); and the Critical Incident Response Service (CIRS) for 24/7 peer-support crisis intervention. The entity generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership dues, supplemented by referral economics from a portfolio of member-benefit partnerships (insurance, mortgage, auto, retail) and foundation fundraising.

Its product surface combines institutional services — collective bargaining, legislative advocacy, legal defense, professional development — with a digital member portal (UnionActive), mobile app, and print/email publications (Ohio Police Magazine, The Star Chronicle). Technology infrastructure is conventional third-party union-management SaaS rather than proprietary platforms; no AI, ML, or advanced data capabilities are evidenced. Distribution is anchored by four regional offices (Columbus headquarters, Akron, Toledo, Cincinnati), 175 local lodges, a 24/7 CIRS hotline, and a multi-channel social/community presence spanning events such as the annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and Polar Plunge.

The organization is governed by an elected board of statewide officers plus eleven district trustees, with leadership staffed by active and retired law enforcement personnel from major Ohio departments. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on lodge recruitment, peer referrals, and word-of-mouth within the law enforcement community rather than commercial sales motion. Customer concentration is structurally low given the diffuse distribution of members across hundreds of separate agencies and bargaining units, though the entire revenue base is dependent on the occupational category of sworn officers in Ohio.

Name

Fraternal Order Police of Ohio

Legal name

Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.

Website

https://fopohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio is a nonprofit fraternal and labor organization representing approximately 24,000 law enforcement officers across 175 local lodges, providing collective bargaining, legislative advocacy, peer-support crisis services, and member benefits in Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Association / Labor Union Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Law enforcement union
• Collective bargaining
• Legislative advocacy
• Member benefits program
• Critical incident support

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization generates revenue primarily through membership dues from law enforcement officers across Ohio's 175 local lodges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio is a non-profit fraternal organization that provides union representation, collective bargaining, legislative advocacy, member benefits, and critical incident peer support to approximately 24,000 law enforcement officers across 175 local lodges throughout Ohio. It operates through subsidiaries including the FOP Ohio Labor Council (labor representation), FOP Ohio Foundation (tax-exempt support), Critical Incident Response Service (peer crisis support), FOP Associates (civilian affiliate), and FOP Auxiliary (family support).

Product overview

The Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio operates as a unified membership organization consisting of multiple interconnected programs and services. The core FOP Ohio entity provides advocacy, legislative representation, and member services to nearly 24,000 law enforcement members across 175 local lodges. Supporting this core are the FOP Ohio Labor Council (labor representation), Critical Incident Response Service (peer support/crisis intervention), and FOP Ohio Foundation (funding/support). The organization also includes civilian affiliates through FOP Associates and family support via the FOP Auxiliary. The UnionActive-powered member portal serves as the digital access point for member management and communications, while newsletters like Ohio Police Magazine and The Star Chronicle facilitate ongoing member engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FOP Ohio State Lodge Membership Primary state-level law enforcement organization representing nearly 24,000 officers across 175 local lodges through local, county, state, and federal agencies. Provides advocacy, legislative representation, member benefits, and programs for law enforcement officers.
• FOP Ohio Labor Council (FOP/OLC) Labor representation arm of FOP Ohio that engages in collective bargaining for over 9,000 members in 450 bargaining units, governed by Ohio Revised Code 4117.
• Critical Incident Response Service (CIRS) Statewide Critical Incident Stress Management peer support program providing 24/7 hotline support and crisis intervention services for first responders affected by traumatic events.
• FOP Ohio Foundation Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) foundation that supports law enforcement services, funds the CIRS program, and supports Ohio Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.
• FOP Associates of Ohio (FOPA Ohio) Civilian affiliate organization for friends, families, and supporters of law enforcement offering scholarships, public support programs, and special license plates.
• FOP Ohio Auxiliary Family member organization supporting law enforcement officers, with over 5,500 members nationally across 31 states, providing community support and assistance programs.
• FOP Ohio Member Portal Online member management platform powered by UnionActive providing member login, account management, resource access, and communication tools for FOP members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Represents over 9,000 members in 450 bargaining units
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National FOP / Calibre PresscoreTechnology or IntegrationThe National FOP and Calibre Press entered into a strategic partnership to provide affordable street survival training solutions for all FOP members.
• Special Olympics OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFOP of Ohio is a strong supporter of Special Olympics, organizing the Law Enforcement Torch Run before the Summer Games and Polar Bear Plunge events throughout the state.
• National FOPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FOP of Ohio is the state-level organization affiliated with the National FOP, which represents members in over 48 states and several countries.
• Ohio Critical Incident Stress Management NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIRS is a consortium of Critical Incident Stress Management peer support teams under the Ohio CISM Network, providing support to first responders statewide.
• AflacminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFOP of Ohio partnership with Aflac offers supplemental insurance products to members.
• American Income Life InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember benefit program providing life insurance products to FOP members.
• Liberty Mutual InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive savings on auto and home insurance for FOP of Ohio members through partnership with Liberty Mutual.
• Nationwide Advantage MortgageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMortgage services partnership providing home financing options for FOP members.
• American Heroes Homes & LendingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHomeownership-related benefits program designed for law enforcement professionals, including cash back after closing and discounted rate buy-down options.
• Homes for HeroesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership helping FOP members save an average of $2,400 when buying, selling or refinancing homes, with donations benefiting the FOP Foundation.
• Guardian Protection ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree security system for FOP members, with donations made to the FOPOhio Foundation upon activation.
• AvisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental discount program for FOP of Ohio members using AWD number D024700.
• ProSource Wholesale FloorcoveringsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWholesale pricing on floorcovering, kitchen and bath products for FOP members, saving up to 40%.
• American Hearing BenefitsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree hearing benefits program providing consultations and discounts on hearing aids through a nationwide network.
• BMG MoneyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmergency loan services welcoming all credit scores for FOP members.
• Ohio Attorney General's OfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual Law Enforcement Conference and Ohio Victims of Crime resources.
• Ohio Crime Prevention AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through education and community policing to improve quality of life in Ohio.
• Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund (OP-F)coreOthersFOP members hold seats on the OP-F board, providing representation in pension system governance.
• National FOP Legal Defense PlanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLow-cost legal defense plan partnership for all National FOP members.
• Ohio Bureau of Motor VehiclesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation for FOP and FOPA special license plates for members.
• We Are OhiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition supporting worker and voter rights in Ohio, formed to protect middle class workers including law enforcement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA): Statewide labor organization representing California law enforcement professionals, providing collective bargaining and member benefits. Comparable structure to FOP Ohio's Labor Council but operating in a different state.
• Oregon State Police Officers' Association: Statewide association representing Oregon state police officers with collective bargaining and member benefit services. Comparable peer organization in a different geographic market.

Emerging players

• National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO): A coalition of police unions and associations that provides legislative advocacy and representation. Comparable advocacy mission but organized as an umbrella rather than a direct membership union.
• Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA): National labor organization representing federal law enforcement officers across agencies. Comparable advocacy and member-benefit model, though focused on federal rather than state/local officers.

Direct peers

• National Fraternal Order of Police: The national parent organization of FOP state lodges, representing officers across 48+ states. FOP Ohio is an Ohio state lodge affiliated with the National FOP, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York: The primary union representing NYPD officers, providing collective bargaining, legal defense, and advocacy. Regional scope but extremely comparable labor-representation model.
• International Union of Police Associations (IUPA): AFL-CIO-affiliated labor union representing law enforcement officers nationwide. Similar dues-funded, labor-council-driven model with collective bargaining as a core service.
• New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association: One of the largest state-level law enforcement unions in the U.S., providing collective bargaining, legal defense, and member benefits to New Jersey officers. Comparable mission and operational structure.
• Fraternal Order of Police of Pennsylvania: A state-level FOP lodge with comparable structure, providing labor representation, advocacy, and member benefits to Pennsylvania law enforcement officers. Directly comparable in business model and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): The world's largest professional association for law enforcement leadership, providing training, advocacy, and policy support. Broader and leadership-focused, but overlaps with FOP Ohio's training and advocacy programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fopofohio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fopofohio-222
• Facebookfacebook.com/fopohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fraternal-order-police-lodge

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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