FOP History
In 1915 the Fraternal Order of Police was given life when two dedicated Pittsburg police officers (Martin Toole and Delbert Nagle) determined to better their profession and those who choose to protect and serve our communities, our states, and our country. From that small beginning, the Fraternal Order of Police began growing steadily. In 1917, the idea of a national organization of police officers came about. Today, the tradition that was first envisioned over 107 years ago lives on with more than 2,100 local lodges and more than 364,000 members in the United States. The Fraternal Order of Police has become the largest professional police organization in the country. The FOP continues to grow because we have been true to the tradition and continued to build on it. The Fraternal Order of Police are proud professionals working on behalf of law enforcement officers from all ranks and levels of government.
Empowering Union Members
PA FOP Lodge 85 is committed to keeping the faith in the values of solidarity, integrity, and justice. We strive to empower our union members through advocacy, support, and the promotion of a safe and equitable work environment. Being part of PA FOP Lodge 85 means being part of a strong and unified law enforcement community. Our platform fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie, providing a space for members to connect, share experiences, and stand together in solidarity.
About
PA FOP Lodge 85
About the Star
The emblem adopted by the National Fraternal Order of Police is designed to remind the membership of the duties that are expected of them as a citizen, a police officer and a member of the lodge. The five-cornered star tends to remind us of the allegiance we owe to our flag and is a symbol of the authority with which we are entrusted. It is an honor the people we serve bestow upon us. They place their confidence and trust in us; serve them proudly.
Midway between the points and center of the star is a blue field representative of the thin blue line protecting those we serve. The points are of gold, which indicates the position under which we are now serving. The background is white, the unstained color representing the purity with which we should serve. We shall not let anything corrupt be injected into our order. Therefore, our colors are blue, gold and white.
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The open eye is the eye of vigilance, ever looking for danger and protecting all those under its care while they sleep or while awake. The clasped hands denote friendship. The hand of friendship is always extended to those in need of our comfort.
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The circle surrounding the star midway indicates our never-ending efforts to promote the welfare and advancement of this order. Within the half-circle over the centerpiece is our motto, “Jus, Fidus, Libertatum,” which translated means “Law Is a Safeguard of Freedom.”
