About Us

The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 321,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.

Founded in 1915, we are still "Building on a Proud Tradition." Federal Lodge#12 was formed in 2005 and represents 130 Department Defense Police Officers in the San Diego Metro Area assigned to the Naval Region Southwest.

The Officers of Federal Lodge#12 enforce Federal and State law, protect the lives of the thousands of military members, their families, civilian employees, visitors, and contractors who visit bases and federal property daily.