Illinois Fraternal Order of Police: Member Benefits

"We, the law enforcement officers of the State of Illinois and the several political subdivisions thereof, as representatives and delegates of the subordinate Lodges, do hereby associate the several Lodges we represent and the members thereof for the following purposes...

ILFOP Member Benefits

Benefits of ILFOP Membership

National & State Legislative Voice
Criminal & Civil Legal Defense
Accidental Death & Disability Insurance
Moonlighting Insurance
Concealed Carry Liability Insurance
Critical Incident Support Team 866-535-1078
Chaplaincy Support
Keep informed - Blue Line Newsletter, Event Calendar, Info Center
Scholarship Winners
Officer in Need of Assistance

Officer membership in the Illinois State Lodge provides access to a number of benefits, including financial, insurance, support, education and discounts.
For details on selected benefits, see
ILFOP 2009 Benefits PDF 115k.

Additionally, the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police has partnered with Beacon Financial Group to offer an amazing array of group life and insurance benefits. For more details on these benefits, click here.

To apply for membership in the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, State Lodge, please fill out our Member Application Form.

Membership Criteria

Members of the Fraternal Order of Police must be full-time, sworn law enforcement officers who live or work in Illinois. Officers of any rank are eligible for membership. If you do not meet these requirements, you may be eligible to become an Associate Member.

Support Programs

CIST - Critical Incident Support Team - Toll-Free Peer Support

866-535-1078
The State Lodge operates a toll-free, 24-hour hotline for law enforcement officers. The Critical Incident Support Team provides law enforcement officers seeking assistance with peer support or social services, a confidential program to receive the help they need. CIST will find a professional organization or program that the officer can contact. ALL calls are confidential and no information about the officer is recorded. Whether the office seeks assistance with an alcohol or gambling problem or is having marital problems, CIST will find them help. Read more...

State Associates Chaplain Program

The mission of the Chaplain Program is to enhance the delivery and quality of law enforcement services by ministering to officers in times of personal need and crisis.
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Member in Need of Assistance

The ILFOP publicizes special needs of member officers and families on the website, giving members, associate members and the public the opportunity to support those most in need.
Current needs...

Accelerated Bachelors Degree for Police Officers and Affiliated Personnel

Complete your Bachelors Degree with Concordia University Chicago in only 18 months. This program meets locally, one night per week and is specifically designed for police officers and municipal workers. College credit may be obtained for work experience, seminars, and workshops. Financial Aid options are available. More information on this program can be found at www.concordiadegreecompletion.org or by calling or emailing Karen Wilder at 708-213-6025 kwilder@concordiachicago.org.

ILEEF - Illinois Law Enforcement Education Foundation

The mission of the ILEEF is to provide education and training for law enforcement personnel; research of issues of importance to both law enforcement and the community; and to educate and inform the public about law enforcement issues and the impact of those issues on the public.
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Workman's Compensation Representation

The FOP partners with Jim Ridge and Associates for all of our workers' compensation matters. If you need representation in a workers' compensation related case, contact the law offices of Jim Ridge and Associates. The firm also travels the state doing seminars and consultations at union halls and local lodges.

Member Mortgage Loan Services
Members of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police are eligible for mortgage banking services from the Fidelity Blue Line Mortgage Company. This company has been providing personal mortgage banking services for state troopers throughout America, including Illinois, for over 10 years. As a full service mortgage banker, Fidelity offers new construction, purchase, re-financing and consolidating debt refinance mortgages at competitive rates and reduced service charges.

Learn While You Serve

The National FOP has selected Bellevue University as an education partner. Bellevue University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Illinois FOP members can receive a free evaluation of training, previous college credit, professional licenses, military and more. Bellevue University will also award you 24 credit hours for completion of the Police Academy (almost a year of college). Bellevue University's programs are online and designed to allow you to do the program as it fits into your schedule. There are weekly assignments, which allows us to accelerate the programs. You can complete the Bachelor's Degree requirements in a minimum of 15 months and the Master's Degree programs in 16-18 months. 21 Bachelor's Degree majors to choose from - to include Criminal Justice Administration, Investigations, Security Management, Corrections Administration and Management, Leadership and Management. Nine Master's Degree programs - Master of Public Administration, Leadership, Security Management, Management, and the MBA.

Contact Willie Woolford for the evaluation and to help you "Learn While You Serve."
Willie Woolford, Assistant Director
Phone 402-557-7371
Fax 402-557-7371
Cell 402-210-3686
Email willie.woolford@bellevue.edu
www.bellevue.edu

Free FOP E-mail Address

Follow the steps below to receive a free e-mail address.

Choose three e-mail addresses, such as username@fop.net.
Select a password.
Indicate the "Name" that should appear in the "From" field when you send an e-mail.
Send all the above information to: webmaster@grandlodgefop.org.
Your membership will be verified, your username finalized and an e-mail sent to you telling you how to set up your computer to send and receive messages using your FOP e-mail address.

Financial and Discount Programs

ISPFCU is a full service credit union with membership open exclusively to all Illinois law enforcement employees and their family members. FOP Members, Associate Members and their family are eligible to join the credit union and apply for an FOP Illinois State Lodge Visa Credit Card. Visit the ISPFCU website at www.ispfcu.org and take advantage of the credit union’s low loan rates, high dividend rates and exceptional member service. Join the only statewide law enforcement credit union and take advantage of all the credit union has to offer.

AAA Membership Discount

Fraternal Order of Police Members can now save on AAA Membership!

Flower Discount

As a special benefit for FOP, members now enjoy a 15% discount on orders placed with 1-800-FLOWERS. To place an order and receive your discount, simply shop the secure web site www.1800FLOWERS.COM and enter code GRANDFOP under special offers during checkout or call 1-800-FLOWERS® (1-800-356-9377) and mention promotion code GRANDFOP.

Other Programs

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Scholarship Program for Children of Members

$500 scholarships are awarded each year to 19 recipients - one from each of the 18 Districts for the State Lodge and one at-large awarded by ISPFCU. Children of FOP Members are eligible. The drawing was held July 23^rd, and the winners are listed below.

The Fraternal Order of Police, Illinois State Lodge Board of Trustees wishes to congratulate these college students on winning the Annual $500 Scholarship Award. Please note these winners will be contacted to advise them of winning and to make arrangements to present the $500 check along with a photo for the IL FOP Blue Line Newsletter.

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