Usually, this is for attorney fees incurred by the lodge or for defense of a member in a law suit or labor grievance. Labor seminars are conducted for Lodges to learn how to best represent their members in collective bargaining and other labor issues. The F.O.P. is not classified as a charity, but does support charities such as Special Olympics and Easter Seals. Donations to the F.O.P. are not tax deductible. The F.O.P. serves and protects those who serve and protect.
Law enforcement is a partnership of officers and the citizens.
Neither of us can do it alone. Since most officers do not have the time to sit and make the numerous phone calls necessary to inform our citizens of the need for their help, we contract with a professional company to do this. The company pays all expenses from their portion.