Mail completed applications to the State Secretary:

David McClure
220 Coachman Dr.
Lexington, SC 29072

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

Any full-time, sworn law enforcement officer with arrest power who is employed by a government entity may become a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

Constitution and By-Laws of the Fraternal Order of Police
Article 4 - Membership

Section 1. Any regularly appointed or elected and full-time employed law enforcement officer of the United States, any state or political subdivision thereof, or any agency may be eligible for membership in the Fraternal Order of Police, subject to the provisions of this Constitution. No person shall be denied membership on account of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin.

Section 2. Subject only to the provisions of this Constitution, each state and subordinate lodge shall be the judge of its membership. Each state and subordinate lodge shall establish requirements for membership in good standing of its respective membership, which requirements shall not be inconsistent herewith.

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Each local lodge has its own dues structure and pricing varies. After your application has been approved the lodge will notify you concerning your dues.

Dues include a $1.00 yearly voluntary contribution to our State PAC. For inquires or to cancel this important contribution call 1-866-347-2367

RETIRED MEMBERSHIP

Each local lodge has its own requirements regarding membership for retired law enforcement officers. If you are a retired law enforcement officer and wish to join the Fraternal Order of Police, you will need to contact the local FOP lodge you wish to join. If you do not know which local lodge is closest to you, contact a State Lodge Officer.