Frequently
Asked Questions
(Revised 3 January 2008) What
is the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) all about?
The
Fraternal Order of Police, Federal Lodge #12, represents the federal officers'
interests in the San Diego Metropolitan area. FOP
Federal Lodge #12 accepts applications from federal, state and local law enforcement
officers who have been recommended for membership.
Can
managers (non-bargaining employees) join the FOP?
Absolutely!
We have a good number of managers as members. Most managers like to keep a low
profile on their membership due to the current political climate.
What
is a member in "Good Standing"?
Any
member who has not fallen more than 30 days in arrears in his/her lodge dues.
If you have not paid dues, you do not have legal benefits.
If
I join, would I be eligible to obtain an attorney?
Yes.
As soon as you are involved in an administrative action or incident and require
representation, you are eligible to receive attorney services. The legal protection
offered is only for job related incidents.
If
I do not want to use an approved FOP attorney, but want to use my own attorney,
am I covered and if so, how much? You
can use any attorney you wish, but you'll have to pay a $250.00 deductible with
maximum coverage limits. The Plan pays legal fees up to the maximum amounts shown
below:
| Coverage
A: | (Administrative):
Initial consultation, Preparation and Hearing / $9,000.00 |
| Coverage
B: | (Civil):
Pleading and Preparation / $9,500 @ $700 per day Maximum. |
| Coverage
C: | (Criminal):
Pleading and Preparation / $9.500: Trial / $9,500@$700 per day maximum;advice
and consultation for grand jury hearing / $2,500. |
I
haven't received my card. Who do I contact?
If
you haven't received your lodge membership card and your dues
are current, you should contact the lodge secretary to insure
your address is updated. You'll also need to contact the lodge
secretary to get your FOP vehicle decal or any other information
on the lodge and/or benefit information. Always insure your
address is current with the Secretary to receive the latest
information. You can contact the lodge secretary at (619)
274-7522 or ffloyd@sddod-fop.org
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